By Mighty Reds
June 29 2006

Rick Parry today spoke of how delighted he was with the Craig Bellamy signing. The Reds chief executive is sure that the player will be a hit on Merseyside and gives Rafa the other attacking options. Parry said:

"Craig Bellamy officially joins us on Saturday from Blackburn Rovers and I know he can't wait for the new season to start," said Parry.

"He is extremely excited, not least because he is an acknowledged Liverpool fan. This passion for the club shone through when I met him. He sees this move to Anfield as a fantastic opportunity.

"I have to say that it was a transfer that came a little bit out of the blue, but when contact was made things happened very quickly.

"Of course the unfortunate injury to Djibril Cisse while on World Cup duty with France encouraged the deal. The departure of Fernando Morientes also focused thoughts on our attacking options for the new season.

"With Djibril out, we needed someone with genuine pace and Craig has certainly got that.

"He's a winner. He's quick and he's passionate. He will give us an important option and add a new dimension to our forward play.

"Of course, he can also get goals as he's proved at his other clubs."