It was one of the most dramatic days in the history of the Premier League transfer window. It involved last-ditch bids, smashed British records and moves that would set in motion a butterfly effect. Spaniard Fernando Torres had looked somewhat out of sorts since the 2010 World Cup, clearly moping around after Liverpools failure to seal Champions League football for the following season. However, no Red could have predicted where their clinical goal-poacher would be going within six months - not least following his passionate celebration during the clubs 2-0 win over Chelsea in November, a game in which Torres scored twice. However, with Torres having been among the most coveted strikers in Europe, and with Chelsea keen to bolster their attacking forces, a deadline day deal was registered for the 26 year old hot-shot. It was a move that sent shockwaves across the country, as not only did the £50 million deal smash the previous British transfer record, but it suddenly made the transfer the fourth most expensive one ever conducted in world football. Having scored 81 goals in 142 games for Liverpool, the Anfield faithful were distraught at losing their golden boy to a club they had so vociferously battled with over the years, and not even the £35 million Andy Carroll could stem their tears. With Torres proudly holding aloft the Chelsea blue and proclaiming his dream to win the Champions League, it showed just how far Liverpool had slipped behind their rivals in such a short space of time. And that must have hurt. So that's a wrap - what do you think? Have there been any glaring omissions? As always, feel free to leave your thoughts and opinions in the comment section below.
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Have made a significantly insignificant playing career out of receiving several slaps around the head for not passing the ball.
