Liverpool Banter Archive August 13 2014

 

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13 Aug 2014 22:19:45
Hi eds


Any news on contract renewals( Hendo, Stevie G, Johnson, Skrtel, Agger, Enrique, Flanagan, Suso ), all of their contracts are running out in either 2015 or 2016

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{Ed002's Note - Nope.}

My guess is these deals will all be sorted after the window is shut. The club are busy adding players to the squad at the moment so once that objective has been met they'll look after current players.

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I have a feeling only SG and hendo of that group of players will still be at LFC at the end of the 15/16 season

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13 Aug 2014 21:41:22
Bony Will Sign After Swansea Play United

Thanks!

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I was just thinking that if we're gunna sign him, may aswell let him rip utd up first lol

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13 Aug 2014 21:03:20
Hi Ed's.

Do you know if Assaidi is fit yet?

Be reading the posts it would appear Stoke can't agree wages with him but Sunderland could be interested - are West Brom interested as well?

Here's hoping we can keep all the current and new players happy as well as them competing more (therefore pushing themselves to play better) for their positions.

Roll -on Saturday (or tomorrow if we have a new signing announcement)!

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{Ed002's Note - They cannot agree a deal. That is all I know right now.}

Thanks Ed - much appreciated as always.

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Aren't Twente still interested?

I've heard WBA but can't find anything on that one.

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{Ed002's Note - That interest from Twente seems long gone. WBA are looking to replacing the Amalfitano role but interest in Assaidi does not seem to be there right now.}

13 Aug 2014 21:33:31
Eds you know of any interest in Song from Barca! Is he an option if Lucas moves on?

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{Ed002's Note - Not from Liverpool.}

Thanks 002

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How many midfielders do we need? We don't need to replace 11 players. Lucas is needed for various reasons.

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He is, I like Lucas but the question was if he were sold, we've been linked with Song.

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13 Aug 2014 21:16:53
Please give us an update on Edinson Cavani? I like many others really want Lfc to buy him.

P.S Please give us good news

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{Ed002's Note - There is nothing to say.}

Are there really many? And why? Never mind his cost, nor his wages; where does he fit into our team. He's nothing more than a name. I understand that it's nice to get the big name signing but it has no bearing on being a big game player. I prefer getting a young hungry player and turning him into a star. It's much more satisfying on so many levels. If marquee names are your thing then support a second team like Real to satisfy your craving.

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Cavani would actually be my last choice. Thank god we can't afford him!

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He want 300k a week wages which is completely against FSG policy.

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I don't want him either. Wasn't he speaking on behalf of his chum Suarez for a window or two helping to push a transfer etc. he has no respect for LFC or the fans

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14 Aug 2014 09:45:02
@Ed002, that is good news, thanks!

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13 Aug 2014 21:06:46
Anyone else picking up good vibes regarding the interest from our friends 'across the pond' and the loyal and supportive ever-growing increasing number of support there?

Utd hit the universal market with their success since the inception of the Premier league, as they have in the States, but I reckon we're onto a winner here kids.

I'm sure Rhiannas interests are purely out of love for the club (whatever lad), but thinking about it, her advisor's must see it differently (not that I give a shabite at all).

With all due respect, they want to see goals and entertainment, and what better and more suitable team can provide that other than our very own squad?

Not many.

Let's keep it going.

P.s Full support to our fantastic owners yet again as I see all the haters have hidden their tiny heads back in to their shell. or back-side!

P.s Johnsons performance have dropped for a reason. Let that be all.

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We support as much as we can here in the states! I am doing my best to convert as many people as possible to Liverpool fans.

Not all of us are the baseball or basketball watching goofballs who want to see unlimited goals and red cards. But there has absolutely been a marked increase in both club and international soccer over here in the past few years. Great to see.

YNWA from Texas!

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What do you mean about Johnson Davey?

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14 Aug 2014 01:14:42
NBC Sports has done more for football in the US in the past year than any entity in the past 20 years. They are showing every match live for free. The amount of people who were starting to watch is amazing. Then they were showing some of the big marquee matches(ours) on the prime channel that everyone gets regardless of cable etc. it's been amazing and they're doing it again this year. Only problem is Fox Soccer Channel are showing the CL and they charge for everything.

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13 Aug 2014 20:34:23
Lovren is a great signing for Skrtel.

Lovren is that vocal organiser we have needed at the back since Carra left. He will definitely keep Skrtel alert and on his toes.

I really do think Skrtel will be quality for us this season if he can just manage to stay switched on for the duration of each game and also if he stays on his feet more often. He has a tendency to throw himself in front of everything, which does lead to sloppy goals being conceded.

I think Sakho needs to work hard in training. He didn't look match fit in his last game for us, but I'm sure he will push both Lovren and Sakho for a starting spot.

Red Rum

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In the friendly a couple of times Skrtel kept dropping back then moving up - I presume due to Lovren talking to him.

There was another instance when Dortmund had a free kick and not only did Lovren keep the players in line but also moved them up.

Regardless if Skrtel plays on not having Lovren in the team will help the defenders.

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13 Aug 2014 23:40:57
I believe that Lovren and Sakho will be the strongest partnership this season. Each brings different quality (Lovren leadership and reliability and Sakho stregth and aerial dominance). Skrtle will be the 3rd choice and able to step in whenever called.

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Skrtel's insistence of holding onto the ball as long as he can kills me as well as those rash challenges and groping(nothing Lovren can say will change that). On a side note I don't think I've spoken to god more than when I do watching him.

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13 Aug 2014 20:22:04
One thing I've noticed while reading all the posts about eto'o on thus site is that his age has been mentioned as being anywhere between 33 and 49.

no wonder the edds hate talking numbers!

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13 Aug 2014 20:18:27
It seems like everyone believes we will sign another striker. Preferably one who can play on the Wing too. I don't think if we sign a player for over 15 million, they will be out and out a 2nd choice striker, and neither do I think we will play the narrow diamond as much as we did last year, partly due to the signing of markovic and to some extent lallana, seeing as rodgers has said coutinho is his teams brain or something like that. For this reason, I think this is at a slight disadvantage to bony, and although I like him as a player, and people say he can play in the number 10 role, I don't think he is as effective there. I know ed001 said he is keen on Liverpool too so will be happy if he comes but I can't see him and sturridge playing together unless sturridge is moved wider.

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Not sure about that, we bid €20 for Diao at Lazio

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14 Aug 2014 00:03:54
Since BR said himself signing a striker is crucial, I would've thought that means he certainly does want to play diamond still, also the fact that he buys two attacking full backs who will be the width in a diamond formation. Markovic, Borini, Lallana maybe Suso and Ibe give him the option to play 4-3-3 as well if he wanted to do that some games, and he has made it clear he wants to have good flexibility. Brendan obviously wants to be playing to win all competitions, could end up with more than 60 games so he wants to be able to re-arrange the team so flexibility and talented squad players will allow that.

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15 mil is a good fee. compared to 20 + mil quoted earlier in the window, if we can get him for that, I wouldn't mind at all

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13 Aug 2014 20:05:20
Edds think the wife is seriously goina chuck me out of the house every 10 mins I'm checking for any transfer news on are search for this elusive striker. I no 1 of you believe it's goina be bony I just wish we'd hurry up and don't understand the delay suarez has been away a month now. I've total faith in Brendan whoever he gets just wish he'd hurry up!

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I think Rodgers has little to do with negotiations and such, I would rather think Ian Ayre is the man who does that sort of thing with his little team of paper monsters. :)

Alberto Moreno has to be finalised, so it may take a while longer yet. I was on the feeds allday yesterday, then went and had my tea, went out to the shop and with in a few hours of being away, we came to some deal with Sevilla and all but signed the lad.

Don't worry, I did much the same today, out the door at 19:30, up to the shops with my dogs but no joy on the striker front when I got back. :)

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Just find a new wife using one of the advertisements at the top of the page.

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13 Aug 2014 20:01:36
Well Macca's predictions continue to come true with rumours circulating that Borini is on the move, Just Bony and Konoplyanka to go and its a clean sweep this summer for our favorite source of information. Although I'd be happy with the business done this summer I'd like to see a decent keeper bought as Brad Jones is just not good enough. Keep up the good work everyone who makes this website great and let's keep things positive.

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13 Aug 2014 20:48:08
Bony and Konoplayanka would make sure, We won't drop out from Top 4 next 5 good years.

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13 Aug 2014 19:55:59
Regarding the poll of the day I think it's quite easy to understand why ticket prices are so high, the law of supply & demand dictates that, in most cases, if supply remains the same when demand increases this will cause a rise in price. If people are really so bothered about the cost then they know what to do, just stop attending matches as this would lower the demand.

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Yeah I really don't see what a march will do. Maybe someone who is attending can fill us in?

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13 Aug 2014 21:58:58
Does anyone else find the fact that arsenal fans last season bought tickets to the Emirates to protest about how expensive they are?

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13 Aug 2014 19:44:57
Just to put Samuel Eto'o's age into some context, he's ten months younger than Steven Gerrard.

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{Ed001's Note - no he isn't. That is his claimed age, but it is well known that it simply isn't true and he is a few years older.}

13 Aug 2014 20:03:25
hahahhaha. lols. Y do you wanna lie your age?. lols.

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{Ed001's Note - because you can then play in youth tournaments while being a lot more physically developed than your opponents and look better. Or you could be like my mother who has always lied about her age and confused my daughter who couldn't work out how me mam was younger than me!}

To be fair to him, I know he could be honest about what he thinks his age is, but he's doing well for 35+

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To put Steven Gerrard's age into context, he can run the length of the pitch without breaking a sweat, something Eto'o can never be bothered to do.

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When I was in college in the states, we referred to it as the African five. Our team had two or three players that said they were 19 or 20 when really they were 24 or 25. Basically take their claimed age and add five to it.

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People more generally lie about their age to get a free education

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13 Aug 2014 19:28:33
Hi Eds and Reds,

After the phenomenal window we've had so far, a lot of people on this site still believe that we need another striker. To an extent I would agree. I think that our other striker is Origi, but in order for us to get him on the cheap, we loaned him back to Lille for the year. This also makes a bit of sense because it will give him more playing time than he may have had with us. However, it does leave us a little short for this year.

In my opinion then I would sign either a striker on loan or get an oldie on a one year contract. Now for this reason someone like eto'o makes sense (although his wages are absurd), but I'm not sure he is the best option out there. In my opinion, if I could pick one striker to take for just a year it would be Tevez. Now I'm sure some people will crucify me for saying this, but he's hungrier, younger and better than eto'o whilst still matching the requirements of an older player with plenty of champions league experience.

So I guess my question is, if you disagree with me, who would you pick as our striker and why?

Would love to hear your thoughts (especially you Ed001).

YNWA

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{Ed001's Note - if we can't sign someone like Bony, I fail to see the point in buying or loaning someone like those. Just give the kids a chance. Look at how well we did last season taking a chance on Flanno and Sterling to hold down important roles in the team.}

You cannot buy for the sake of it. No signing is sometimes more prudent. The Ed, pointed two fantastic examples from last season. I am disappointed however as a new right back was signed when we have still got some promising players for the role.

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Who scored more last season Borini or Etoo?

Rather a 23yr old with potential to improve and rise up then a 33yr old with no room for improvement and on the slide down at the end of their career.

Twice the wages, twice the ego and probably half the work rate.

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13 Aug 2014 18:46:29
Hi eds,

And interest in Giuseppe Rossi?

Cheers

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{Ed002's Note - Not that I am aware.}

13 Aug 2014 18:04:52
The first "pre-match report" of the season. is on the "Other" page. Please give comments.

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13 Aug 2014 18:03:04
Ronaldinho is a free agent. Did Liverpool show any interest in him, or did any club from England show an interest at him.

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{Ed002's Note - He was offered to a couple of clubs in a convoluted financial deal but no one is interested.}

Do you know what I don't care how old he is or if he has lost his touch, I'd still love to have him at Liverpool for a season!

Red Rum

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13 Aug 2014 19:55:16
Ronaldinho is one of the very few Non-Madrid player who got a standing Ovation from Madrid fans at Santiago Bernabau, When he single hand Destroyed Madrid.

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Bring him in on a year deal, just because.

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At least he has a big name - that's enough for some. Ability, speed and age is irrelevant.

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So you think Gerrard isn't worth a extra year on his contract then because he is 34 years old, 1 year older than Eto'o and same age as Ronaldinho BTW.

He has ability even at his age, in terms of speed I think he'd be on par with Lambert though pace was never one of his attributes more so acceleration, agility, technical precision, spacial awareness, decision making. Not every player needs to pace to play in the premier league he would one of them that doesn't, just trust me on that.

Brandon Rodgers, master of dreams, sign him if you won't sign Reus. There is a No.7 shirt vacant. Think of being able to have Ronaldinho 7 on the back of a Red jersey. LS7 who? more like RG7.

smiles. I know it won't happen, the thought is nice though.

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{Ed001's Note - please no! What is this idiocy? Ronaldinho is a fat waste of talent. A party boy who doesn't give a monkey's about playing football, other than to give him more money to pee up against the wall in night clubs. That is why his career went down the pan so quickly. He is past it.}

13 Aug 2014 17:11:36
Ben Smith ‏@BenSmithBBC
#LFC still looking for a striker. Have enquired about Benzema, Falcao and Cavani. But have been told 'no chance'

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I seriously hope we can get a striker in before the closing of this transfer window. If we go into the season with only Sturridge and Lambert, we're going to be in serious trouble. And all the good work done in this transfer window would be ruined.

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I agree but I think ruined is a bit harsh.

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Borini too. But yes, we need a good striker in addition.

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Anyone was silly to believe we might've had a chance of signing any of those 3. Can't see us not bringing a striker in, I don't think the club will do that. I personally feel that we could push a deal through for Bony if we want and if we cannot sign a 'better' target then we will end up with him.

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Not that I believe it, due to FSG policy then anything else, but why is it silly?

We finished 2nd, playing the most attractive football. A champions league side. I keep hearing when we were not in the CL how all these top players wouldn't be interested cause we didn't have CL football. We pay good wages, see how much Suarez was on last season.
We're definitely on the rise, with some quality players, we could name a starting 11 who were all at the World Cup
We are still a massive name in club football.

So why is it so difficult to believe these three players mentioned would not want to play football here? Why such a silly notion?

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13 Aug 2014 17:10:23
Yes it's true, stoke also met the asking price but personal terms was a stumbling block

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13 Aug 2014 17:02:05
Just a general post not a rumour. Very happy with the squad, running of the club in general and i'm praying Macca is correct (again) about Bony and Kono!

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Agreed on all counts, it is hard to believe Brendan Rodgers has been in charge for only 2 years, considering the team and league campaign prior to his arrival no one in world football could have done a better job.

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13 Aug 2014 18:24:23
In the same boat! Got 4 right so far! Think would complete our squad, provided borini, toure, assaidi, and either skrtel or agger go (maybe Johnson). Think a few on loan as well

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I agree in most parts but I would like to see Skrtel remain at the club for this season at least. I know the Eds mentioned he was trying to work a move but I feel he did OK last season and chipped in with a few goals. I think Lovren will improve the defense as a whole and in the process make Skrtel play better If you get what I mean. I'd love Agger to stay with the club as I think we all love him and respect him. however these same emotions also tell me that if he wants to play elsewhere then we should grant him that.

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13 Aug 2014 17:01:38
Just wanna credit our great Macca for being so accurate again. He said on 29 may, our target are lovren, lallana, lambert and moreno and we get all 4 of them! Amazing!

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13 Aug 2014 16:55:20
Good evening Eds and Reds

Is there any update on the Borini situation please as far as you are aware? Is it looking likely he will remain with us and fight for his place now?

Many thanks.

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{Ed002's Note - I would doubt it if Liverpool are still looking for a forward.}

13 Aug 2014 18:02:55
Cheers for reply Ed. just would of thought if he was going it would of been done before now. let's see what unfolds.

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13 Aug 2014 16:53:33
Ed's who is the most likely striker to sign for Liverpool?

Eto'o is the latest to be named a possible signing.

I like Javier Hernandez although I very much doubt United would sell to us.

Cavani and Falcao are unrealistic I would imagine.

Lavezzi wouldn't be as unrealistic and would be a good addition.

Bony would be alright but don't think he's the answer.

I think we need someone who can play outside and come inside and attack abit like suarez did playing off sturridge.

Who else is there?

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Pedro?

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Wouldn't like Lavezzi, not really a striker and would be expensive for a 29 year old on high wages. Alright player but not what I would like personally.

I quite like Lacazette but it seems he will stay at Lyon another year, he started out as a winger I think and was moved through the centre and has started scoring goals. He scored a penalty the other day in Lyons first League match.

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Firmino. Or bony imo

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Pedro or Reus

I'd like to know more on Volland, sounds like a top player but I don't know enough, haven't seen him enough.

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13 Aug 2014 13:38:00
Conflicting reports concerning Toure.

Some say the deal is done and he will leave. Others, he has rejected the deal and is happy to see out his time with us as he is happy here.

Can any Ed's clarify the situation as to which is correct please?

vrcomp
Y.N.W.A.

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{Ed002's Note - It was suggested yesterday that he will stay.}

This would make sense I guess to have Toure as our 4th CB (assuming Agger goes) if Ilori is to have a future at Liverpool. i'm also assuming Toure's contract is up at the end of this season?

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{Ed002's Note - It is.}

002 I know you're not keen on money talk, but is it fair to say LFC will be paying him more this season then any offers he's had?

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{Ed002's Note - I really don't know.}

13 Aug 2014 16:02:37
I haven't yet seen one pundit or sports journalist tipping Liverpool for the title. Do they think that because of losing LS that we suddenly become "also -rans".

We have players that the others would die for; we have added real quality in depth and we have a manager that can compete with the best.

I really think that getting a striker such as Reus would be the icing on the cake and I might even take a trip to the bookies!

Keep the faith.YNWA

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13 Aug 2014 16:38:52
I fully agree buddy, apart from we won't be getting the likes of Reus and we have no interest in him.

Bony is most likely to come in as Eds has suggested, and I'm sure he will fit in fine and hopefully we can challenge again on all fronts.

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I couldn't care less what all these journalists and pundits think about where we finish. It's irelevant and wouldn't mean nothing if they all tipped us for the title.

To be honest it puts no pressure on the squad which is fine with me and long may they leave us as a club alone to get on with our business the way we like it.

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I think Gary Neville has been the most balanced of all the pundits I've seen so far. Said that Liverpool aren't "doing a Spurs, " that we are bulking up and easing players in. We don't need to play five/six new signings at once.

Most underestimate us because of the need for the team to "gel". Can already looks like he's played for us for years. Lallana, Lambert and Lovren played in a similar system in the Premier League. Manquillo looks solid. Moreno will be used sparingly at first, as I assume, will Markovic.

Our defence was a bit of a shambles last season anyway so its not like there's a solid partnership that is being ripped up.

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No doubt they're writing us off because we no longer have Suarez but I think it will work out all the better for the team not be considered as contenders.

Lets see what the bookies and pundits think when we convincingly beat City next weekend.

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True, but it's incredible how the experts differ this year in their predictions. Most seem to feel Chelsea will win (although i've seen Man City & Arsenal a few times), but i've seen some state that United will finish 3 whilst others state they won't even make the top 4.

Some reckon Arsenal will finish in the top 2 whereas another prediction (BBC I think) has them to finish in 5th.

I love how unpredictable this season is shaping up to be.

I also think its a good thing nobody is tipping Liverpool. Far less pressure and a reason to prove them wrong!

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They are all too loved up with Maureen and Meaker(LVG)

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Just be thankful it's a million times more interesting and unpredictable then the Scottish league

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13 Aug 2014 15:27:04
Borini says no to Sunderland
Assaidi to stoke is not Moving ahead
Now k.toure
QPR johnson

Approx 20m of transfer fees and wages for players that are considered to be surplus to squad

I hope we don't have them on super bumper deals as no one want to pay them as much

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They don't wanna leave a team that they see competing this year I would guess.

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Maybe the move isn't what they want (remember 3 of those 4 the current manager bought).

Also maybe the clubs interested don't fit in with the players own needs.

It's not as if the club want's too hold onto them; still 17 days of the transfer window left!

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They all want to be involved in the Champions League

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13 Aug 2014 15:26:57
This is just curiosity. But say Sturridge wasn't fit for Liverpool for the first 5 games of the season, who would you play up top? I'd go for Sterling over Lambert any day.
The only reason I'm asking I feel this will be the reality at some part of the season unless we get a striker but that's not looking likely atm

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I'd play sterling up top as a false no 9
though I can't seem to understand why getting a striker is looking unlikely atm

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13 Aug 2014 15:48:58
We are getting a striker and that's assured.

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Lambert or borini with sterling just in behind

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So from what you're saying, we signed Lambert but should not play him ever?!

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Lambert with sterling tucked in behind as the AM and switch coutinho over to the wing

only because I think having a pacy player to overlap is kinda where Lambert will shine

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Give Lambert a break for god sakes, he's not played a competitive game yet.

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13 Aug 2014 16:12:15
Sturridge , fantastic player , started 26 Premier League games last season , substituted in 13 of them , Brendan knows we need another striker , be patient .

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I think Sterling is best at punching through the defence from midfield, he comes to life with his speed, I don't think he'd give us the same much needed dynamism from standing flat with the defence, worrying about offside all the time and getting kicked like a door stop.

Sterling needs to make the probing runs passed a team mate into the danger zone. In my opinion, for Liverpool to get the best out of him.

If Sturridge was injured i'd play Lambert and watch his intricate interlinking player with our young guns, he's no muppet, I can't believe so many don't realize what an assured hand on deck andf firm hand on the tiller that lad is, especially against Southampton. Sure, he'll need time to settle but he's a hard worker and such a team player. Lambert might not score 20 goals a season but he will be a big benefit to the team in Sturridge's absence, should that situation arise. Or our forgotten man Borini, who has much critic killing to do. :) At least that's how I see things, at this present moment in time.

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13 Aug 2014 16:28:30
Lambert.

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Lambert will do a good job for us, he's a decent focal point and will bang in a fair few, I reckon, given the chances that we'll create for him.

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13 Aug 2014 17:25:46
Sterling with Lambert, recreate the Lambert/Rodriguez partnership with someone similar to but better than Rodriguez

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13 Aug 2014 15:14:15
Come on FSG, if we can just sign Bony, this will be the best transfer window for many a year.thanks for backing Brendan, and on we go.

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13 Aug 2014 14:41:57
So we go into the first fixture of the season like last year without Suarez but this time with Can, Lambert, Lovren, Sakho and two new fullbacks not forgetting markovic and allana available by the beginning of sept. Not too shabby.

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13 Aug 2014 13:49:27
Macca have you any more info on any more in comings other than Morenos imminent arrival?

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I love your name bro, i'm reliving that moment against City. So much joy, Anfield exploded. Coutinhooooo :)

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13 Aug 2014 13:49:10
saints fan here in peace
please sign shane long from saints. £18 million will do .
thanks

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I'd rather burn 18 million £

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13 Aug 2014 14:13:48
h lols. Epic mate.
I heard You bought him at 12 mill. We would sign him next summer. lols.

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13 Aug 2014 15:23:02
If he has a decent season, you never know mate ;). Ask Koeman to allow the kitman to express himself though, BR would like a good look at him.

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13 Aug 2014 13:26:31
Kolo Toure is vital to the harmony of the squad being a strong leader in the group, hope he stays.

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13 Aug 2014 15:06:24
He is staying.

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13 Aug 2014 15:49:50
So whose going?. Agger, Coates?

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13 Aug 2014 12:50:16
Can anybody give some info (play style etc) on lloyd Jones
With agger coates toure illori paez and Kelly all close to transfers anf loans
it looks like he will be the 4th choice cb
any thoughts and views interested as I have no idea about him

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6 foot 3 Leading CB . Good on the Ball aswell

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He looked incredibly composed on the ball but that was for u-21. In terms of build he is similar to Dagger, perhaps he needs to bulk up a bit. I can't give much more as I don't watch many u-21 matches.

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Best man to answer your question is Ed001

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{Ed001's Note - I would agree with whoever suggested the Agger comparison, more in style of play than build. He likes to play football, rather than just hoof it. Actually at times I can see a bit of Hansen in him, though nowhere near his level yet. He is very composed, but he really needs to play more against full grown forwards, to test his ability to truly cope with their power. I do have my worries that he might be found wanting against a powerful forward.}

13 Aug 2014 12:45:01
I've just been informed that the deal for moreno is £12 million + suso! Shame we lose suso as he had potential, though on the plus side, we have plenty of players of better quality in susos position, whereas moreno will sort us out at left back! Happy days! Just a striker now please! Any news on the striker front eds?

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I don't reckon Suso is quick enough to be honest, and don't think he would get much game time.

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13 Aug 2014 14:18:56
I don't see anywhere Suso name being mentioned in the deal. Which is your source?

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13 Aug 2014 12:44:55
My young lad is taking part in a Liverpool FC youth coaching day which is being ran by 2 LFC legends Chris Lawler and David Johnson with a few coaching staff. I had a chat with them and both really nice fellas and great with the kids. My lad was made up when they congratulated him for winning the shoot out by getting the ball through the hanging tyres 3 times in a row. I've taught the lad well and a very proud moment.

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Best wishes for your lad

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Nice one IMH, David Jonson was one of the ex players guide/speakers when me and my brother did the Anfield tour, the other was Phil Neal. you're right seemed genuinely interested in the fans who were there. We asked him which was his favourite goal from Liverpool (ever) he said the Terry Mac 7th vs Spurs in the 0-7 away win in 1978. Terry Mac cleared the ball ran the length of the pitch to score a belter. we were 0-6 up at the time. Johnson and Neal said that showed the mentality. If you keep training your lad like you have been who knows mate.

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13 Aug 2014 14:51:37
Maybe post his name and the eds can put it away in the safe for future reference of where it all began for r New player.

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Mattylad, I've said on here before that's my favourite goal ever too

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We were at home against Spurs, though.

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13 Aug 2014 12:35:08
I am getting sick of the "BASHING" of Liverpool player's on here.

Allen, Lucas have both give there all for the team and play well in there respective positions.

Even Johnson, who has had some poor games in the past few seasons, should be given our support, if only for the fact he wears the LFC shirt.

Come on guys, stop with the abuse.

They are OUR player's. And as such should be supported fully.

I don't object to after match comment's when certain player's haven't performed to there full potential. BUT some of the comments about LFC player's in the last few months have been down right deplorable.

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13 Aug 2014 14:01:52
Well said

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13 Aug 2014 14:03:56
I agree except for Johnson. I will support any LFC player who bothers to at least look like he cares. The main gripe with Johnson is not only that he doesn't look like he cares but that when criticised he sets off insulting the fans

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I don´t get why Allen and Lucas is scapegoats. But Johnson has been been below average for the most of previous season, and he has looked like he didn´t care when he was on the pitch.

I am not for abusing players, but if they don´t commit a 100%, I´m having a hard time supporting them.

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13 Aug 2014 14:25:37
TBH You haven't seen anyone bashing Allen or Lucas, Past 24 hours We were talking about Etto.

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There is a difference between bashing players and raising concerns about whether or not they are up to the task. Johnson has been in a slump throughout the Rodgers regime with the odd spell of 2 good games in a row. Supporting players for wearing the Liverbird is a good mentality however there is a limit to the level of support given to players. For example Luis Suarez was very well supported until his 2nd biting incident whilst he was a Liverpool player. Nobody was really in the wrong for wanting him out at that point. Players like Henderson, Lucas and Allen have earned support and the bashing they took was ridiculous. Perhaps Allens support may dip a little if he shows little this season. I don't object to people wanting players to move on, or questioning certain players as long as there is decent reasoning behind it.

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Don't think there is anything wrong in noticing Allen is poor and not good enough. Doesn't mean I don't like him, I don't know him. Doesn't mean either that I want him to fail, far from it, I'd love him to be worth a place in the starting 11 or bench. but he isn't, not even close.

I've not seen any problem with Lucas in the DM role, a few late rash challenges but that happens in a defensive role.

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To me it doesn't matter.

If they play for us then we should be behind them fully.

As for not seeing anyone bashing Alan because of Eto. I think you should read some of the posts that have been put on about him.

And I should imagine there are plenty the Ed's have not put through.

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EmreCanDo, Allen has been unfortunate with injuries. For most of the time he will go unnoticed as he doesn´t do anything spectacular. But he is good at pressing and keeping things ticking. I remember that Gerrard got hurt the last season, and the midfield composed of Allen, Lucas and Henderson, and tbh we really played well. However as most remember the refs were against us and we lost to Chelsea and Man city.

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So Vrcomp, you want to support Johnson even if he is a liability and seems like he don´t give a rats ass?
players who aren´t interested in playing shouldn´t be playing, because they make the whole team worse.

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Allen doesn't play for us though. He just trains with us.

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RedFuzz. . he wears a Liverpool shirt and until the day he does not he should get the full backing of EVERY supporter.

If I were him and I read the remarks that some so called supporters put on here and else where in this keyboard obsessed age i'd think "F**K IT" and do exactly the same.

It must be demoralising for the player. FFS. .they've even started on Lambert further up the page and he hasn't even played a competitive game for us yet.

If BR thinks he is good enough to play that position then that's good enough for me.

I suppose if we signed Messi and he had a bad game then the same troll's would roll out of the woodwork.

Or if you think you can do a better job as manager then maybe you should post you CV to the member's of the Anfield board!

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13 Aug 2014 12:06:10
Thos transfer suspense is killing me! I just want to skip to September 1st and be assured that we won't have to go through the torment of having to read ridiculous stories about who we are 'going to sign'. If we had signed remy I know for a fact I wouldn't be this bothered about it.

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13 Aug 2014 11:45:53
With Moreno deal now sealed and Kelly off to Crystal Palace, our full back contingent looks strong.
With with CB's Sakho, Lovren and Skrtel look almost certain to stay. Toure to Turkey most likely looks like a done deal.
That leave us with Agger, Illori and Coates.
Surely we need 4 CB's (3 is too little and 5 too many).
All this transfer season there have been rumors (many of them from credible sources) about Agger leaving and Illori being loaned out. Also I can't see Agger staying on only as a 4th choice CB.
Could that mean Coates is going to be given a chance? He was in the Uruguay WC squad and played for a decent amount of time in friendlies. And let's not forget when King Kenny signed him in 2011 he was one of the best young defenders and still is only 23.

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13 Aug 2014 11:39:36
Hoping Moreno is given a number pretty soon . i'm shopping friday and aim to get him on the back . think number 18 which he has at Sevilla! AGREE or DISAGREE or COMMENT

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I always wonder why no player takes 666 (best no)

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Think he played with nr. 32 tbh

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I'd ask Jones for the #1 shirt and wear it out field.

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13 Aug 2014 11:25:34
Just seen this in my news feed:

Liverpool transfer news and rumours: Samuel Eto'o move to be hijacked by Everton?

Haha they really do t have a clue what's going on!

Love silly season!

Great work by the way from all eds, prob got about 200 eto'o posts a min yesterday lol

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13 Aug 2014 10:37:13
Quick banter for all fellow reds again :)

Who are your top 5 center backs in premier league?

Cheers

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Lovren
Kompany
Fonte
Cahill
Vertonghen

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In no order

Kompany
Cahill
Lovren
Koscielny

and can't think of a 5th but i'm interested to see how mangala gets on

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1) Kompany
2) Koscielny
3) Lovren
4) Mertesacker
5) Cahill

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13 Aug 2014 13:57:23
1. Cahill
2. Kompany
3. Koscielny
4. Terry
5. Vertonghen

Hopefully Lovren will top my list at the end of the season though

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13 Aug 2014 14:01:09
Kompany
Lovren
Koscielny
Ivanovic
Vertonghen

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Kompany
Lovren
Cahill
Distin
Terry

Not sure if I want Skrtel to be there, because he made a lot of defensive errors last season, but that might be down to him playing next to Johnson. I also think a lot of the errors he has made will be ironed away if he plays next to Lovren and someone else than Johnson

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In my opinion : Kompany, Cahill, Lovren, Mertesaker, Terry (unfortunately).

That's in no particular order and there are a few very close also such as Vlaar, skrtel (last years performance), Distin (last years performance), Sakho, Koscienly, Shawcross.

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Fonte of Southampton is tidy aswell

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Kompany, Cahill, Mangala, Lovren and Distin

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In this order
Kompany
Lovren
Distin
Cahill
Nastacic

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Kompany
Terry
Lovren
Distin
Koscielny

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13 Aug 2014 14:59:44
Lovren, skrtel, kompany, vertongen, Terry.

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Kompany
Distin
Lovren
Cahill
Sakho

Just my opinion though.

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Kompany
Lovren
Sakho
Terry
Koscielney

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13 Aug 2014 10:30:57
eds what is that stuff with Rihanna to join LeBron in buying into Liverpool? ant truth in that?

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{Ed001's Note - she is looking to invest in a Prem team, I don't know any more than that sorry.}

Would she have the money? Surely it's now a game for billionaires for a top 6 club?

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What is Rihanna's wealth even at?

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If we want to raise funds to sign a new player she can release a new album or pose topless. Genius!

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Forbes has her listed at $48 mil. Maybe she can buy Johnson off us for $10 mil.

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LeBron is part of a group of investors NESV if I recall. They hold minority shares withing JW Henrys investment vehicle. She could join that group and much like LeBron it would be more of a status and publicity thing for all parties where she can get some free tickets every now and again but not like she's going to be part of the transfer committee.

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If she was a small time investor (like LeBron) then the publicity couldn't be a bad thing could it?

Maybe she could re-release the Anfield rap ;o)

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13 Aug 2014 09:42:09
Now what is going to happen when we play Chelsea? Our normal song of f##k off Mourinho cannot be sung in case our new full back thinks we are not happy with him. Will have to think of something else for the special one.

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He will be told soon enough, changing it would be a waste of a lovely lyrical tune.

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13 Aug 2014 09:41:44
Bit of positive info from the academy:

*Alex Inglethorpe has been promoted from U21 manager to academy director with his former assistant Michael Beale taking the reigns for the U21's.

*For me a slightly more exciting bit of news! We have nabbed highly rated youth coach Pepijn Lijnders from FC Porto and appointed him as our U16's manager! When you look at the type of talent Porto have been putting out in the last 2 decades this can only be a positive move!

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13 Aug 2014 09:02:23
Now that Real have so many forward players any chance of an Isco or Morata or Jese on loan

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Morata went to Juve dude.

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13 Aug 2014 12:49:22
Morata was sold to Juventus wasn't he?

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They sold morata about 2 months ago

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Rather not nurture somebody elses young talent

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13 Aug 2014 13:21:49
Jesse is out injured, Morata has already left for Juventus and Isco is available.

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Pretty sure morata signed for juventus already, and where would the others play? Cout is better than isco

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Where have u been 4 the last few wiks? Morata signed 4 juve a lng tym ago.

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Isn't Morrata now at Juve?

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13 Aug 2014 14:55:38
I'm not 100% sure on this but I have a feeling Morata may be at Juventus.

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Is Jese big?

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13 Aug 2014 08:23:11
Well happy with our summer signings, I think all will ave an impact. I think Can will play more than the likes of Allen and Lucas.

Moreno and Lovren are much needed quality in the back 4, well pleased with them.

Wilfred Bony to come and a perfect window is complete.

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13 Aug 2014 13:15:00
Agreed, Another striker and We Should challange the title.

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13 Aug 2014 08:15:02
People always rubbish preseason friendlies as meaningless but I think the one against Dortmund made some impression here - a week to ago people (including me) were pretty pessimistic, even when the Moreno deal seemed a formality (which later turned out it wasn't and then yesterday went on nevertheless which also helped the optimism - when something that you almost have is taken from you and then given back you suddenly feel almost rich).

So three days before the season officialy starts, and even though some transfer deals are still to hapen, maybe for us (striker?) and for others (ManU especially) this is a good time to start the unofficial season predictions. Obviously at this stage it is a pure guess but I am still curius to hear what people think including all the Eds. So what place you see us finishing this year?
For me Chelsea are clear favourites for 1st, Arsenal for 2nd and us, Manu, and City fighting for 3-4 though I am a bit more optimistic now that we will clinch one of these spots.

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1st Manchester City-They have too strong a squad and will win it
2nd Chelsea-I don't see them winning because of their striker problem costa is injury prone like hell torres less said the better and Drogba is past it
3rd&4th-Manchester United anf Liverpool I see us and the Mancs fighting for third and fourth
Arsenal I think will drop out of the top 4 I gave my reasons yesterday

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I completely disagree.

For me the title contenders will be City, Arsenal and Liverpool depending on who gets the luckiest with regards to injuries. I expect the top 3 to be Liverpool, City and Arsenal in any given order though. Chelsea will fight it out with United for 4th in my opinion. I fail to see how they've improved. Costa in my opinion is no better than Torres. Any body can score roughly 15 (open play) goals in La Liga for a team with Gabi, Koke, Turan and Diego laying off the chances. Chelsea are notorious for wasting strikers though and Costa's movement is just atrocious. He couldn't even get into space to score for Spain when he had the most creative players in the world aiming for him! Torres came in and put him to shame instantly (which says a lot about Costa really). He is over rated and half his goals come from penalties. That would be fine if he had anything to his game other than scoring goals, but he doesn't. Don't even get me started on Fabregas. He couldn't even get a game ahead of a 34 year old Xavi with a serious long term injury hanging over his head.

Lampard/Cole are gone, Terry/Drogba are dwindling and Courtois is not as good as the keeper he is certain to push out the team. They are an aging team who are trying to replenish their ranks but for me are picking the wrong players and a manager who is far too defensive to win the Premier League. I fully expect United to finish 4th and Chelsea to come 5th with a lot of heads rolling next summer. Don't get me wrong, they've got young talent, but that club needs a compelte rehaul with a young manager at the helm who will pay attacking footballing and play the kids. Ironically, someone like their old youth team coach, Brendan Rodgers!

I think to suggest Liverpool will do anything but challenge for the title next season is pessimistic, defeatist and to be frank, silly. If we could nearly (should have were it not for a few bad Ref decisions at Stamford Bridge and the Etihad) win the league with last seasons squad of about 13-14 first team players and a complete lack of a defence, then we will come just as close next season, if not go one further.

I don't know if anyone else has noticed, but Coutinho is so much better when Suarez isn't on the pitch. You may recall the back end of 2012/13 where Suarez bit Ivanovic and got banned. In the last 4 games Coutinho ran the show and particularly against Newcastle in a 6-0 slaughter he was world class. Against Dortmund I saw that same Coutinho. A player who could play centrally like he wanted, dictate the game, drive the team forward and basically run our attack. We've all been banging on about a replacement for Suarez, when Coutinho and Sterling have already stepped out of his shadow and elevated us to a whole new level.

So whilst I appreciate your opinion and don't begrudge you it, I think you are seriously underestimating us, and overestimating Mourinho's managerial ability. We are a young team on the rise. Chelsea are an old team in decline.

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I think 3rd is ours behind Chelsea and City - honestly think Arsenal are going to struggle this season, have no holding midfielder and just lost Vermaelen

Everton will perform the same as last season and the real fight will be between Spurs and United (who may surprise everyone imo)

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I think city will only get stronger tbh, for me they are favourites.
Chelsea are depending a lot on costa for their title push, if he stays fit and firing they look like decent contenders.
I honestly can't call the rest. The gunners could make a very strong challenge with sanchez now on board, or they could fade away after january as usual.
United could have a resurgence as lfc did, with no european football to cope with. Or they might get frustrated if they have a few bad results.
Lfc could show good improvements in performance with the extra quality in key areas like lb, but a lot depends on the new players delivering.
There are so many unkowns, but manquillo, lovren and can are already looking as if they will settle and gel quickly, so i'm optimistic we can really mount a strong challenge. definitely top four, and if moreno is half the player he looks like being, I think we stand a chance of winning the title this year, when you think that lallana will be starting most games, and markovic could come from the bench a turn a game, and we have decent squad depth if a few get injured.

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Think we are better then Arsenal. And as for Chelsea? I agree title favourite but if Costa gets injured or flops they're not much better then last season, where they finished behind us. Losing Lampard for them isn't a million miles away from us losing Gerrard. Still agree they're the team to beat, but not 100% convinced, some egos and fall outs to happen.

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I think you might be writing off Chelski too early EMS. You say Costa can't score at the World Cup even though he's surrounded by Spanish internationals, yet the only reason he scored so many for Madrid was because he was surrounded by top players? I don't see the logic.
They are losing ageing players but have plenty to replace them with. I'd love to see them and Maureen fail badly this year but I don't see it happening.

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13 Aug 2014 14:29:20
If we pull off another Decent Striker, Then we would right up there with Chelsea and City for the Title. I wouldn't drop Arsenal yet. But again it depends on who they buy at the back.
Chelsea need anotehr striker and without Costa, they would struggle to score goals.

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He had two games at the world cup.

He had 40 odd games for Atletico. Every now and then even a blind pig snorts up a truffle! He can't miss every chance. I guess inconsistent sums him up mate.

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13 Aug 2014 14:58:53
EMS your analysis of Chelsea is bizarre. You make conflicting points about Diego Costa. You say Terry is dwindling but don't mention Cahill Ivanovic Zouma. Chelsea have the best midfield in this league and arguably the best defence as well as the best young Goalkeeper in the world. We must be seeing 1 completely different teams! No hard feelings you are of course welcome to your opinion but that is the first time I've seen Chelsea described like that by anyone this year.

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Liverpool to win the league this year simply by playing better football. We came very close last year and with the defense strengthened, we should not leak any many poor goals and draw as many matches as we did last term.

And before you ll start, I am 100% the Suarez goals will come from the rest of the boys leading the midfield line (Sterling, Coutinho, Henderson, Markovic and Lallana)

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EMS I like your round up
Have to agree with you as well about penalties, in my opinion they should not be included in a players total for the season especially when it comes to strikers as it does not reflect a strikers ability.

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13 Aug 2014 07:46:44
Just seen a motability scooter outside Anfield.

So the Eto to LFC rumours are true!

vrcomp
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13 Aug 2014 08:00:05
What a way to kick start a day. Lols. h

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Best post 2014

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Did if have a basket on the front to pick up his 135k in wages

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Slowly travelling past Stanley park towards the benefits office I mean goodison

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One years supply of beef tea and tartan travel blankets to follow!

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Shots fired, Eto doesn't return fire as age has taken its toll and he's packin' blanks

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PMSL.

I couldn't resist.

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13 Aug 2014 07:45:28
Hi eds, just wondering why Markovic has yet to be given a number?

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{Ed001's Note - no idea sorry. Not sure that it matters as they don't have to be assigned yet. It is probably just waiting on someone to leave so he can have that number.}

13 Aug 2014 08:54:53
Markovic wants the number 50 (now Brannagan's), but the club prefer to wait and see if they sign another forward or not. If they don't, I think Markovic will be given the number 7.

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I observe that he has been wearing the number 50 that he used to wear at Partizan & Benfica, so I think he will be wearing that number

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It's 50 his choice

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13 Aug 2014 10:17:10
I think he is waiting for departure of assiadi to free up 11
Ed any news on assaidis departure?

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{Ed001's Note - Sunderland enquired, they are keen on him too.}

He has requested 50 at each of his previous clubs is a safe bet he will ask for that again.

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He wanted to take no.50 however it's already taken by young brannigan I'm told he will wear no.11 when assaidi is sold

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13 Aug 2014 07:46:48
Long time viewer and finally joined!
Just like to say well done Macca!
All 4 targets spot on.
Brilliant site eds and massive respect for putting up with us all.

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29th of May he called Lambert, Lallana, Can and Moreno. Absolutely outstanding and should shut up anyone who doubts his credibility!

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13 Aug 2014 13:48:42
Let's see if Kono and Bony make it six for six for Macca.

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13 Aug 2014 07:39:40
Do you think palace would notice if we sent Johnson in the post instead of Kelly?

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13 Aug 2014 07:44:15
Yes they would as they aware, We despertely wanna sell Johnson this summer than free next summer.

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13 Aug 2014 08:32:27
They wouldn't notice the difference in appearance then Harry? Haha

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Dont think Boom got that sarcastic tone…

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Harry I think he was joking.

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13 Aug 2014 13:16:38
Jay

I did.

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13 Aug 2014 06:36:44
Got a good feeling that in a couple of years we will have both the starting full backs for Spain. Any thoughts guys?

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And then in 5 years, Real Madrid will have them ;) let's just hope we're winning trophies regularly enough to entice them to stay!

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13 Aug 2014 07:43:13
Adam

You finally got it mate. The only way to keep your best players, Keep winning titles.
The Reason Lallana and Lovern joined us, They saw the progress of the club and the perfromance last season.

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13 Aug 2014 05:30:03
I'll be asking for an Ian Ayre action figure for christmas! (The one that comes with the Harley motorcycle and contract firing exhausts).

Bravo sir, bravo indeed.

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13 Aug 2014 10:36:13
I want one too, loved the way he has strung it out for so long, he managed to blag free Super Cup tickets as Sevilles guest. Absolute quality

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13 Aug 2014 02:39:33
Is Enrique fit? I would myself prefer to play him at left back this weekend if Rodgers isn't willing to throw Moreno straight in, ahead of Johnson. For me at left back it's so apparent how uncomfortable he is on the ball. Can see him being a liability there and will give the ball away trying to go inside predictably or just hacking it down the line. Would rather Enrique for Saturday myself. Clearly Moreno will soon take over. But thoughts on this position for Saturday? Cheers Nonzy

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13 Aug 2014 06:28:42
It will take him some time to get back to full fitness. Remember he was out for pretty much the whole of last year and that means that even when he comes back, he is likely to suffer little injuries throughout the year.

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13 Aug 2014 08:02:52
Do you want Monero's first game to be City or Spurs away?

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Johnson came off injured on Sunday and sat on the bench with his leg wrapped in a ice bag, may not be available this weekend.😄

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I am probably one of Johnson's biggest critics, but I think he plays better at LB than he does in his natural position. The fact he's not comfortable means he has to concentrate more, which is his biggest problem when playing RB. Moreno won't be ready for Sunday, and judging from Enrique's performances throughout pre-season he isn't fit enough to start either.

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Totally agree with you Scarface

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13 Aug 2014 02:14:12
"Moreno will become Liverpool's eighth signing of the summer transfer window, while his arrival is likely to see Martin Kelly join Crystal Palace."

Wow! Honestly ecstatic if this is the case. Seems like Rodgers finally got his man. Best of luck to Kelly, who should be first choice at Palace.

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Why not loan Kelly

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Kelly's 24 (a couple of months older than Henderson and just a month or two younger than Allen and Sakho). At some point he needs regular first team football if he's going to have any sort of career.

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I think the staff value Kelly, but a wealth of options in in the two positions he can play make him, at best, 3-4 choice for us. Manquillo coming in pretty much solidified that.

Kelly needs first team football in the Premier League to restart his career. Such a long lay off, followed by a year of uncertainty would have really ruined what was once a potentially very good future.

I hope he understands that the fans like him, but he needs to be a bit egocentric here and look for the best move for him.

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RDL
I agree. Its best for Kelly in the long run. Really such a shame that he had the injuries. He was looking a quality player. I wish him well.

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12 Aug 2014 23:26:06
EDs with being told nototo believe anything I read in the papers can I ask do you see a striker coming in before the window closes? i'm a bit worried we're going to take it to the wire and hit another Konoplyanka type of situation

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{Ed001's Note - I still expect a forward to come in, Bony is very keen to join and so it should be possible to complete that move.}

I know that we are in for a striker ed001, and at this point its most likely Bony.

What of the interest in Konoplyanka? Would a striker end our first team signings or are we still going to end up buying another forward like Konoplyanka if not him?

The squad definitely has some depth now hey.

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{Ed001's Note - it is possible that a striker would not be the end of the signings, though I personally think we have gone overboard on the number of players brought in.}

So glad to hear that Bony is keen to join us. Are Swansea willing to sell Ed001? and what role do you expect Bony to play, if he does sign for us?

Cheers :)

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{Ed001's Note - they are happy to sell for the right price. He would be competition and/or support for Sturridge, depending on the game.}

12 Aug 2014 23:21:43
Hi eds

What do you make of this transfer window? Do you think we have brought well?

Many thanks

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{Ed001's Note - mixed, bought well but not always players I personally feel we need.}

13 Aug 2014 06:32:43
Ed001 I know you are disappointed because of Gary Medal.

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{Ed001's Note - true, I do think he was a steal for Inter.}

13 Aug 2014 07:46:07
Ed01
Dont worry mate, We would get him next summer.

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13 Aug 2014 08:03:58
But we did buy Can for that general area

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E. Can over G. Medel anyday. What I've seen of Can so far, very very impressed. Also a lot younger than Medel

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{Ed001's Note - totally different types of players.}

13 Aug 2014 15:08:42
I think Ed001 sees what I see in Medel. You're not getting past him. He's literally a 5th defender when you need him, and a damn good one at that. Also very cool on the ball.

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Ed001. They both play in the same position. So basically they've chosen Can over Medel. If Medel was in the reckoning to begin with that is! Never really heard any rumours linking us with Medel though.

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Ed001. They both play in the same position. So basically they've chosen Can over Medel. If Medel was in the reckoning to begin with that is! Never really heard any rumours linking us with Medel though.

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{Ed001's Note - we weren't interested in Medel and it is not a direct comparison as Can offers cover for left back, which we desperately needed.}

12 Aug 2014 22:05:41
Hi, if Ed001 is about could I ask your opinion on Moreno please.

There are lots of differences of opinion on here and I've never really seen him play (except youtube).

Your lowdown would be much appreciated,

cheers

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{Ed001's Note - I like him, very dangerous going forward, pacey, technically excellent but a bit loose defensively. I am hoping that the coaches can fix the defensive issues, plus Lovren and Sakho are both talkers and will help him with that.}

1 thing for sure with the addition of Moreno (with no disrespect to Flannagan at LB), is that we will most likely see our fullbacks doing more damage than last season.

Moreno and Manquillo would be my choice, however it seems as though its most likely to be Moreno and Johnson.

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13 Aug 2014 21:58:22
Cheers Ed, appreciate the reply

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12 Aug 2014 21:55:21
ED001 mate, you reckon we'll get Bony and Konoplyanka?

I'm loving the fact that we are going after players who desperately wanna be reds this summer

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{Ed001's Note - I expect us to try to get Bony over the line at least.}

I can see Bony joining within the next 1/2 weeks and then possibly any deal with Konoplyanka will go down to the wire (AGAIN!) depending on the Borini situation because Konoplyanka could be seen as a slight replacement?

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13 Aug 2014 01:46:26
Hello Eds,
If we sell Toure, Agger, Kelly and Coates and loan Ilori surely we will be lacking in CBs. All rumours just wondering if you know the situation, are we looking at another CB or will one stay? Coates maybe most likely but Agger I hope.
Cheers

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13 Aug 2014 06:30:22
Maybe one of Ilori or Coates will stay now? Also, it is worth noting that there has been no real interest in Agger either.

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13 Aug 2014 01:07:47
Ed's, I am wondering if you can help me. There seems to be something wrong with your website. I have had to call in a computer technician and he and I are both at a loss on how to explain the positivity in the posts this evening and the praise Ian Ayre is receiving. I seem to have woken from my slumber into some crazy, alternate world where positivity and praise have somehow found their way into your site. Can you please tell me what the hell is going on?

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{Ed007's Note - It's because I'm editing, things always take a turn for the better when I'm involved, basically I'm just a little ray of sunshine! :)

Ed007 - please continue your editing work till Eto's remours dies down :), then you be more than a ray of sunshine.

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{Ed001's Note - ray of sunshine??? Bloody hell, he never stops grumbling normally!}

Ah Ed007 I presume (whilst stroking white cat)

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13 Aug 2014 04:05:14
G'day sunshine! :)

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Well, all for Liverpool. If the reds are spared of 'Eto's @ Anfield nightmare' then we can put up with some grumbling of ED007, I suppose. :)

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Well to be fair you would be grumbling too, with all these rumours of ed01 out sourcing the ed work to India. Heard he has found a team that know what they are talking about when it comes to football out their( Liverpool fans). Lol.

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Godsleftnut - FYI I am also from India :). But seriously Eds work is being outsource? I never imagined that could happen

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13 Aug 2014 00:58:54
Right. Great window so far. Now let's get a good striker, get Stevie extra spikes for his boots and go one better than last year. YNWA

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13 Aug 2014 00:58:15
Anyone else hope that after we complete Moreno we don't sign anyone more, then have an interesting deadline day ;) I believe if we sell borini, Kelly, agger and assaidi along with the ones already gone, we will be about even on incomings and outgoings. So who knows maybe might have one more signing in us of a substantial nature?

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13 Aug 2014 00:43:43
Ed 007 what team do you support?

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{Ed007's Note - Celtic.}

So ed007! What do you think of your new manager and the Wisla situation? Harsh on them?

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{Ed007's Note - He's got off to a bit of a sticky start but I'm willing to give him time. His modern outlook, coaching methods, scientific approach and playing philosophy is like a much needed breath of fresh air around the place for me. The whole club was in a rut with Neil Lennon at the helm so I was one of the ones happy to see him leave, it was best for the club and I think if Deila is given the chance, and the board's backing, we won't regret it.
As for the Legia situation, it's nothing really to do with us, it's down to UEFA and although I agree the punishment is harsh, rules are rules

13 Aug 2014 00:31:59
Well thank lord for that, after months of boring, recycled stories, ian ayre finally pulls the transfer of alberto moreno through, but for once, a lot lower than what was expected to be paid initially, rather than higher.

Credit where its due, top work Ian!

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12 Aug 2014 23:37:02
Moreno plus 15m or Luke Shaw?

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Im probably the only non manc who thinks Shaw was worth every penny - was one of if not THE best LB in the league last year and looks like he has the potential to push on to being one of the best of the world in his position, plus youve got to remember he came from southampton who like to keep their prices high plus he is english

the thing I would be annoyed about as a united fan is the wage he is on, what are they going to have to offer him to renew his contract

as for moreno I havnt seen him play but for the money we are paying seems like tidy business

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13 Aug 2014 04:12:51
Moreno is a much much better player.

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Why do people post with rose coloured specs on here?

If we had got Shaw and Utd Moreno every one would be saying Shaw is the better player.

For NOW, United have the better player for the simple fact Moreno has no premier league experience.

He could come here and end up the same as Aspas (Please god don't let this happen)

We have bought some fantastic talent in the transfer window and if all the players hit the ground running I think we have a genuine title shot whatever the so called pundits say.

BR biggest task is to get the new boys to gel well into the team and to keep them happy when they are not in the playing.

We are over run in some department now and some are not going to be happy to come here to sit on the bench.

IF (and I believe he has the skill to achieve this) he can do, then I for one, think we are going to be entertained on the pitch in the forth coming season.

vrcomp
Y.N.W.A.

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13 Aug 2014 07:50:01
I would put both Philippe Luiz and Moreno right up there in the list. Both are brilliant players. Not many LB could beat man with ease than Moreno. Moreno has goals in him.

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13 Aug 2014 08:09:25
Shaw is clearly the better player. But considering the price, wages, weight of expectation, lack of experience at the top level and the fact that buying him meant that both Evra and Butner left all together probably mean it wasn't a brilliant move from them. As much as he could push on and become a world great, he could also stagnate like Wilshere or take his first real injury and struggle from that point etc. So much can happen to a young player like that the spending that much money on them is ridiculous

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Screw being 'one of the best left abcks in the league', he should be the best left back in the world for that money!

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Aspas couldn't get in the team because the two best players in the league occupied his position. How was Rodgers to know we'd have 50+ between our strike partnership in a season with so few games? Aspas was expected to play more than he did.

Moreno, however, has a player coming off of a bad injury and a right-footed player to contend with. Could actually see him on the pitch against Southampton (likely a sub), and definitely against City (as a starter).

Very confident our defense will be better than last year now. I've got my eyes on one better

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13 Aug 2014 13:19:39
At no point a LB is valued at 35 mill. We have the best deal. So with Chelsea who decided to drop out from the Shaw deal.

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@AW would you rather spend 30mil on the best lb in the league at the peak of his career or pay 30 mil on a kid who is very close behind but still has another 15 years of game time left in him

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12 Aug 2014 22:03:57
A question to the ED's (and any other fellow reds that want to give their bit) before a ball is kicked in anger.

Where do you guys see us finishing in May?

And what should be the minimum point target for an approved season?

I hope for the Title, but think we will finish second.
78 points will be our "PASS" mark for the season(in my opinion), but I believe we will get a few more than that.

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With so many new signings the title (although I would love us to win it) may be out of our reach for this season.

If we can show the determination we did last year, a top 4 finish would be acceptable for me.

A good run in the CL (out of group and maybe a win in the next round).

But I really do believe, looking at the squad now and what we have coming through the academy, we are on the right path in in the coming seasons are going to be a dominant force in the future.

vrcomp
Y.N.W.A.

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13 Aug 2014 08:10:22
Top 4, a CL run and a good cup run, maybe even a win

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4th and hopefully with a cup

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I would be happy with top 4 again and a good cup run, hopefully a wembley trip.

Its all about building consistency again in the league, so if we can consolidate champions league qualification for the next few seasons, I would be more than happy considering where we were a few years ago.

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13 Aug 2014 09:49:32
I'd expect/ like to think we'd come third.
In all honesty both City and Chelsea have stronger starting line-ups and, to a lesser degree than last year though, squad depth, but Mourinho's 'tactical masterplans' could go spectacularly wrong on some more occasions than last year which could see us sneak in above them, and both City and Chelsea have a lot of very injury prone players which could leave them in states of termoil along the way.
However, even if we finish above both of them, the title is far from definitely ours.
Van Gaal is odeous but does look like he could make United great once again (although their failure to sign a new centre back should be noted) and if Wenger can become more streetwise when it comes to matches against big sides and sign a holding midfielder who can actually tackle, Arsenal are a real prospect too.

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12 Aug 2014 23:48:44
If reports are to be believed, and Moreno will sign for £12m, that takes our expenditure on transfer fees to roughly £109m (obviously not including agents fees etc.)

This, minus the £77.6m (rough) received in sales of Suarez & Reina, leaves us roughly at -£32m (in terms of transfer fees). With Martin Kelly, Assaidi, Agger/Skrtel, MAYBE Johnson & MAYBE Borini leaving that would make us relatively close to a break even in terms of transfer fees.

I'm not naming names but clearly there is money to spend on a world class player if the opportunity should arise & I think hastily signing someone like Eto'o would be counter-productive considering his age (49¾), his signing-on fee & of his current quality, which isn't really any better than what we already have at the club. If this was seriously the only striker available to us I'd much rather keep Fabio Borini.

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Eto'os older than that mate he's just picked up his free bus pass.

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12 Aug 2014 23:42:49
Lovely official confirmation on Moreno…Feww

On a different note may I ask what has happened with Samed Yesil…the last I heard was around pre world cup when there was talk about him going on loan to a turkish club but there wasn't any confirmation?

Has he injured himself again or just with the U21 because it's unusual the way we have heard next to nothing regarding the U21's pre season preparation.

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13 Aug 2014 06:34:21
He had a re-occurrence last season didn't he? He is still working towards fitness I guess but if that is the case, I can only see him playing regularly next year.

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12 Aug 2014 23:30:24
Hi guys, I don't post to often but would just like to express my jubilation at how the summer has panned out. I believe the signings we have made are superb. Naturally I was gutted when Suarez left. But now we have a clean slate, a young fresh hungry Squad who are willing to wear the jersey with Pride. Look at Jordan Henderson for example, great example gives everything for the shirt, I love his passion. The Buzz around this club is unbelievable, never seen this excitement before. ( I am only 19.) I really believe with the main man Brendan Rodgers, we will succeed, and succeed with the best style of football in the league. Passing and Presaing hard forcing turnovers. There is no particular point or subject to this post. I am just BUZZING for Saturday. Let's really get behind the team and support the lads through thick and thin this year! Make Anfield a Fortress. Cheers Conor. (Nonzy)

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