Former-Reading goalkeeper Alex McCarthy has revealed the reason why he snubbed Liverpool for Premier League new boys Queens Park Rangers. Just before the deadline McCarthy, in his last year of his contract at the Madejski Stadium, joined Harry Redknapp at Loftus Road as competition for former-England international Rob Green for £3m. Liverpool interest It's widely been reported that Reading received around £3m for the goalkeeper, who has been tipped for an England call-up himself. Liverpool were keen on signing him as cover for Simon Mignolet, but following the snub the Reds look to have agreed a contract with free agent Victor Valdes. But McCarthy has no regrets and insists he made the decision purely for football reasons. "Obviously Liverpool historically are a massive club, but I wanted to go with QPR," McCarthy said as reported by Sky Sports. "I feel like I'm going to play more here and that was the reason. "The first thing is to get back playing again and put myself in the position to get forward for England. "I want to be at the top for as many years as I can, like Rob Green. He's had an unbelievable career and is still playing now. He's in great shape. I want to follow in those footsteps." England call-up The 24-year-old stopper has been called up to the England squad in the past, back in the summer of 2013, but he has since been overtaken by the likes of Fraser Forster after Reading and McCarthy dropped out of the Premier League. As for Liverpool, it's been claimed that behind the scenes Liverpool are not entirely happy with the performances of Mignolet. The Belgian international is one of the best shot-stoppers in the top flight, but doubts remain over his suitability to play in Brendan Rodgers' system. The Liverpool boss wants a keeper comfortable playing out from the back, something Mignolet has not looked too keen on doing since joining from Sunderland. http://www.givemesport.com/501477-alex-mccarthy-reveals-reason-behind-liverpool-snub
seems odd to me he felt that way, he either doesn't have much confidence in his own ability, or he has not seen how many mistakes migs keeps making, as surely as soon as we have another keeper in, he will be given a go probably near enough straight away considering how poor migs has been.
I thought Mignolet was having a solid game yesterday, but then he made that mistake at the end. But he is still young and will learn and improve.
According to the loan deal, Tiago Ilori must play 30 games this season for Bordeaux. If not, Bordeaux have to pay us.
Sounds good although worried he might start only coming on for 2 minutes towards end to make up for it
If there's a chance of signing a player like Isco you do it and the squad has to react. Suso likely gone in January so there's a space there for someone.
Kid clearly has potential, huge Liverpool & Gerrard fan and 53 games and 11 goals (albeit in League 1 level) is pretty decent record for an 18 year old midfielder. Mentions in the article about £4m so could be a good investment, and we were linked with him in the summer.
media have just put 2 and 2 together to make 5. why do players have to be linked to other clubs every time they get or want a pay rise. not players or clubs fault just lazy journalism or **** agents, why cant they just come out and say was due a new contract and cut out most of the bull. not really a headline is it though i suppose. be nothing in that but a pay rise for hart probably.
good god Liverpool have emerged as potential suitors for Joe Hart, with the 27-year-old England goalkeeper reportedly fearing for his Manchester City future after revealing the club have not spoken to him about a new contract. (Metro) why would anyone even bother writnig that crap... seriously.... ffs.
