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Topic Started: Mar 22 2013, 07:50 AM (8 Views)
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LONDON -- With Liverpool off to its worst start to a season in 50 years, owner John Henry wrote an open letter to fans Monday acknowledging having made mistakes during his first two years running the club. Bobby Ryan Authentic Jersey . But Henry defended the Fenway Sports Groups cautious approach to the summer transfer window, despite a 2-0 loss to Arsenal on Sunday leaving Liverpool with just one point after three matches of the Premier League season. Striker Andy Carroll was sent on loan to West Ham less than two years after being bought for a British record 35 million pounds (then $56 million), and new manager Brendan Rodgers is frustrated about the failure to replace him with American forward Clint Dempsey, who instead left Fulham for Tottenham on Friday. "I am as disappointed as anyone connected with Liverpool Football Club that we were unable to add further to our strike force in this summer transfer window, but that was not through any lack of desire or effort on the part of all of those involved," Henry wrote to fans in a letter posted on the club website. "They pushed hard in the final days of the transfer window on a number of forward targets and it is unfortunate that on this occasion we were unable to conclude acceptable deals to bring those targets in." Henry rescued Liverpool from the brink of financial collapse in October 2010 when heavily indebted owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett Jr. were forced to sell the club, which won the last of its 18 English titles in 1990 and finished eighth in the league last season. "We are still in the process of reversing the errors of previous regimes. It will not happen overnight," Henry said. "It has been compounded by our own mistakes in a difficult first two years of ownership. It has been a harsh education, but make no mistake, the club is healthier today than when we took over ... we will never place this club in the precarious position that we found it in when we took over at Anfield. "This club should never again run up debts that threaten its existence." Henry, however, insisted the prudent transfer strategy "was not about cutting costs," but about ensuring the club complies with UEFAs new Financial Fair Play regulations designed to stop clubs overspending. "The transfer window may not have been perfect but we are not just looking at the next 16 weeks until we can buy again: we are looking at the next 16 years and beyond," Henry said. "These are the first steps in restoring one of the worlds great clubs to its proper status." Quick fixes are not the solution, Henry said, adding that he prefers to develop young talent rather than buy expensive players. 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First, theres the 26-year-old import running backs speed that impresses the coaching staff of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.PITTSBURGH -- Winnipeg Jets fans can expect big things from top draft choice Jacob Trouba. The 18-year-old American defenceman, taken ninth overall in Fridays first round of the NHL draft, stands six foot two and weighs 187 pounds. But his father and grandfather are six foot eight and his uncle is seven foot one. Trouba hopes to grow a little more himself. "I want another inch or two, if I can." His immediate goal is to get bigger and stronger. "I like to play physical. Thats something Im really going to need to improve on, playing at the next level." Trouba had some three dozen friends and family in town for the draft. "It was nerve-wracking going though it, but Im excited to get picked, especially to Winnipeg. A great city, a great hockey team," he said. Not too nervous to take a nap before coming to the arena, however. He clearly knows his Manitoba capital after a trip there with the U.S. under-17 team. "We lost. It was disappointing losing, but its a great city. It was pretty cold. Ill have to get the boots out," the native of Rochester, Mich., said with a laugh. "But its a good city and its a cool city." "I know they were pretty excited last year to get a team back," he said of the Winnipeg fans. "Theyre a great hockey city and have been in the past. .. Im excited to be a Jet." Trouba is headed to the University of Michigan this fall. "Im exited to get my education under way and play with coach (Red) Berenson," he said. Authentic Anaheim Ducks Jerseys. He becomes the first draftee to wear the Jets uniform. Last year, they wore generic jerseys. "Hes someone that obviously has good size and plays the game with an edge," said general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff. "Has good character, has been a captain over the course of his playing days. Someone that has an enthusiasm for the game and we believe is going to grow into a very tough guy to play against." Trouba clearly has a good head on his shoulders already, knowing that stepping onto the stage Friday at the Consol Energy Center doesnt mean that much. "Youve got to realize that its only the first step. Youre not really accomplishing anything getting drafted by Winnipeg. My goal is to play in the NHL and play in Winnipeg." Trouba likes watching Nashvilles Shea Weber play and, growing up near Detroit, used to enjoy Nicklas Lidstrom. He admitted that he didnt think much of hockey at first, after tagging along with his brother T.J. He started skating at age four. "At first, I really didnt like it all and I was crying but my dad kind of made me stick it out with a little tough love. Good thing he did because I really fell in love with the sport." Especially when hitting was allowed. He was about 11 or 12 at the time. "I was one of the bigger guys back then, yeah. Then I kind of fell off. Now Im starting to be one of the bigger guys again." Just how big remains to be seen. ' ' '
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