i still miss him...

[txorakeriak]

On transfer deadline day, 1 September 2008, Steve Finnan joined Spanish side Espanyol signing a 2 year deal for an undisclosed fee.

He played 5 matches for Espanyol this season:

• 3rd matchday: Espanyol vs Getafe CF (1-1), subbed in after 79 minutes
  
• 4th matchday: FC Sevilla vs Espanyol (2-0), injured after 33 minutes
  
• 11th matchday: Espanyol vs CD Numancia (3-4)
  
• 12th matchday: Racing Santander vs Espanyol (3-0)
  
• Copa del Rey: FC Barcelona vs Espanyol (3-2), replaced by Daniel Jarque after 50 minutes

He also played 3 matches for Ireland:

• World Cup qualifier Georgia vs Ireland (1-2), replaced by McShane after 80 minutes
  
• World Cup qualifier Montenegro vs Ireland (0-0)
  
• Friendly Norway vs Ireland (1-1)

To be honest, this wasn't what I had in mind when I wished him all the best for his future career after I heard of the transfer. Of course, one might argue that Liverpool did everything right when they sold him to Espanyol, but I just can't bring myself to feel any satisfaction. He's been plagued with niggling injuries throughout the season and I'm terribly sorry for him. I hope next season will be a lot more successful for him.