Liverpool Banter Archive February 13 2015

 

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13 Feb 2015 22:42:33
Anyone else think wisdom would slot perfect into a back 3 issues of height wouldn't matter as much
Almost he is in between a center half and a full back so right side of the back 3 would be ideal
Premier league experience also

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Personally think Illori might be a better long term option.

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I would keep both Ilori and Wisdom if the formation remains 3 at the back next season. Its looking unlikely that Kolo will be at the club next season, so Sakho, Skrtel, Lovren, Ilori and Wisdom should fight it out for the 3 CB positions.

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Flannagan - w/b then ?

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A lot of my mates are Albion fans and they all agree that Wisdom is a liability. Therefore, not good enough for us, mate.

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13 Feb 2015 19:05:28
Eds, we all know about the infamous smokescreen bid when it comes to players. However, do you think there are smokescreens when it comes to sponsorships.

Perhaps the Nivea advert is just to throw people off from the real sponsor we're about to unveil. Maybe it's Maybelline? ;)

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13 Feb 2015 19:16:49
The two are linked EMS. For instance, I've heard part of the hold up with Sterlings contract talks is the input from L'Oreal. Apparently, they feel he is worth it.

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Love it Ben!

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Not great banter here but at least you're trying, something this page needs a lot more of! It's called "Liverpool banter" for a reason! Good job fellas, kinda

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Wow Debyshire. Thank you for appraising our banter. I shall take your comments on board. Are you an accountant?

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14 Feb 2015 09:06:38
Maybe they want the rights to style sterling's hair

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Leave accountants out of it. It really was poor banter!

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It is meant to be poor banter. That is the whole point of the joke. To make people crack a smile and say "oh dear" or "good god that was bad". I was just trying to lighten the mood lol.

It's fine though Derby and Liverpres ;) not everyone has the same sense of humour. I love bad jokes and clearly you don't! Haha

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13 Feb 2015 18:11:26
Really good work on accessibility for the mobile site Ed033,
It's far more user friendly, I've been really impressed! Cheers pal,

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{Ed033's Note - ok thanks. Not all pages have been converted yet.

13 Feb 2015 17:50:37
Is Can on a long term contract as he is the true long term gem?
In my opinion more valuble than sterling who is holding us to Ransom.

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If he keeps playing like he is doing he's on a contract until the summer, then a lengthy one back at bayern munich

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13 Feb 2015 15:22:56
Hi Eds - Have you heard much on the progression of Illori? His season on loan at Bordeaux started well but he doesn't seem to have made huge numbers of appearances - do you think he will be brought back to the squad next year / sold / or destined for another season on loan?

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{Ed002's Note - He was injured.}

13 Feb 2015 15:40:41
Lots are calling for Thiago Illori to play first team next season. Does this mean that he is having a successful loan spell? I mean no disrespect but he is playing in a poor league so the jump to the premier league will be huge.

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{Ed002's Note - He was injured for much of the season and perhaps it is not as poor league as you think.}

Ur deluded if u think the French league is poor. Just because most teams do not spend stupid amounts of money on unnecessary signings does not make Ligue 1 poor in terms of quality. Just look at the likes of Lacazette, Rabiot etc who are targets for some of the biggest teams in the world not to mention some very tactically astute managers in France who are playing good football and bringing through some brilliant young players. People need to stop thinking that more spending makes a particular league better and vice versa.

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13 Feb 2015 16:49:46
Fair enough, I'm not a regular viewer of he French league but I was going by what other people had said on this site. I suppose every league has their weak teams

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13 Feb 2015 17:51:59
Sorry but the French league is a fairly poor league comparative to England, Spain and Germany. There are excellent players dotted around and it can be quite an exciting one, but the actual quality on show in your average match (i.e. not the top 3-4 teams) doesn't compare to your average mid-table PL clash. I don't think it's a good benchmark for whether or not someone is ready

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13 Feb 2015 18:02:33
The French league was viewed by many in the not so distant past as a formality. I think Lyon won a ridiculous amount of titles in a short space of time.
It has grown recently though and Is viewed as one of the big five leagues of world football along with Englan,Germany,Spain and Italy.

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I wouldn't tell ibrahimovic it was a poor league.

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13 Feb 2015 19:57:33
It's not a poor league, but it is obvious that it is not up to par with the English, Spanish, German, or Italian leagues. It shows in poor international performance of French players as well as poor champions league performance.

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{Ed001's Note - the Italian league is ranked lower than the French last time I checked the rankings.}

Poor international performance from France? They were one of the favourites to win the World Cup last year and played some magnificent football. Don't PSG get kinda far in the champions league and are either seed 1 or seed 2?

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13 Feb 2015 21:10:16
One of the big reasons why players cost so much in the Prem is because of the amount of TV money sloshing around. A player worth £10M in the prem is not worth that amount in France, Germany etc etc.

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Newcastle seem to think its the only league your allowed to sign players from

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Been folloing the French league for 2 decades and the standard might have fallen based on the players who leave every year especially to England. But is is still a very decent league w/ great academies for their youth and some very good young players at Lyon (the best academy in France atm, IMO), and Marseille. Wouldn`t add PSG to that because they were aweful and often used as a punchline for years, just like City until the Quataris and their dosh showed up and like City, became big overnight

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It's poor but getting better As a consequence of Platinis hypocrisy and the spectacle of Psg.

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Who cares if the national side was ranked high? Matuidi, cabaye, val buena, and maybe a couple more play in ligue 1 and at the World Cup. England had all prem players and we did cr*p. Germany had a lot and won it, Argentina from Argentinian leagues, had very few, it means very little.

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13 Feb 2015 15:07:04
Not sure why some are getting excited about the possibility of Ings joining LFC?

Does anyone believe that this is the kind of player that will help LFC win the league? Playing for Burnley compared to LFC is one hell of a difference. No disrespect but Ings is a big fish in a small pond at the moment. He will not improve us and if Ings is the best we can do then I fear for next season.

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{Ed002's Note - You need to start one of those good old fashioned hate campaigns that Liverpool fans start against all of their past, present and potential future players. Facebook works; daubing abuse on the stadium has worked well in the past; sky writing and signs towed by light aircraft is becoming more popular. We only have effigies of Liverpool owners, management and players right now - we are right out of the prospective player voodoo doll packs.}

Not all liverpool fans behave in such a destructive way eds

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{Ed002's Note - Unfortunately a good number do Snowy. Loved you in Tin Tin.}

Remember when Man U signed Tevez from West Ham?
Remember when Man U signed Berbatov from an average Tottenham?
Remember when Chelsea signed Remy from Newcastle?
Remember when Man City signed Bony from Swansea?
Remember when Arsenal signed Walcott from a then average Southampton?
Remember when we signed Henderson from an awful Sunderland side and he went on to become our captain?

I'm sorry mate you need to think of a better argument than "he plays for Burnley". Sure, there are plenty of examples of players failing to step up, but there are plenty of examples of players moving from big teams to smaller teams and failing; Shevchenko, Veron etc. Why not judge him on his ability rather than his current club.

He is lightning fast, strong on the ball, lives attacking the penalty area, can beat a man with tge ball at his feet, will chase down everything all game, and most importantly, he scores over 50% of his clear cut chances. He guarantees goals from open play. He's only 23 and he'd be coming in as cover for the injury prone Sturridge.

Ings has too issues for me; injuries and inconsistency. Both could arguably be attributed to his age.

If we were paying £25m to sign him from Valencia and his name was Pedro Xavi Villa nobody would be complaining.

There is every chance he could flop. Plentyof good players do. No signing Iis risk free though but for a free transfer Ings is about as close as they come.

Sorry if this came across as a bit patronising, your argument just annoyed me. By all means, criticise his ability and give your honest opinion, but not everybody from a smaller club flops. I feel our fans just have little faith due to signings like C.Adam, Aspas and Allen. Your argument is no more well constructed than me saying "you know what lads, players we sign whose surname begins with A always flop; Adam, Allen, Alberto, Aspas, Aquilani".

He might not cope with the pressure here but that is down to the scouts to find out and make a judgement call on by analysing his attitude and mentality. No for us to speculate about because of a few past examples. Unless you know him or contacts around him, the only thing you can realistically judge him on is his ability. If you think he's lacking in that department, fair enough. You're entitled to your opinion.

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13 Feb 2015 15:27:01
Have you actually watched Ings play or do you just go by what you see on Match of the day? Ings has got fantastic movement and would be a much better fit to our system and style of play than what Lambert, Ballotelli and Borini are. Sturridge, Ings and Origi would be a good set of strikers for our squad (Or Group as Teddy likes to call them)

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We can't go for ings we just can't, I've just checked and yes only a silver player on Fifa haha

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13 Feb 2015 16:54:24
Where was Ian Rush signed from?

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Very good point essexred and I believe it was crew? God that turned out well :-)

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13 Feb 2015 17:56:01
Remember when Man U signed Tevez from West Ham?
Remember when Man U signed Berbatov from an average Tottenham?
"Remember when Chelsea signed Remy from Newcastle?
Remember when Man City signed Bony from Swansea?
Remember when Arsenal signed Walcott from a then average Southampton?
Remember when we signed Henderson from an awful Sunderland side and he went on to become our captain?"

All big transfer fees in comparison to the Ings one too.

In my opinion, it's a gamble that ANY Premier League club can make, especially with all of them cleaning up soon with the TV money.

In saying that, It's not even a gamble as the lad is proven in a side that creates far fewer chances.

He'll score many for Liverpool FC.

One other thing, he will be a success if the mouth pieces lay off him too.

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It was high flying Chester.

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Ings is amazing. Stop trolling.

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Can't believe I forgot it was Chester,must be the age. Anyway same horse different jockey lol

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Actually it was Chester City. Also remember John Aldridge was signed from Oxford United, Barnes from Watford and Souness from Boro.

My greatest concern is whether he would turn out to be another Charlie Adam, however, on the other hand, he's a hard worker, he's strong physically and mentally, he looks like he has decent technique too.

Personally I'd much rather we signed Lacazette, but that's unlikely.

I would say, If he scores double figures in a relegation threatened team then he could be a bargain.

I would also say that the criticism of Borini is harsh, as he's not really been given much chance(and when he has, he has always given a decent account of himself through his graft).

(I do stand by my criticism of Allen, Johnson and the 2014/15 version of Gerrard).

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Ings is also good in the air
He is also a very level headed player who is scoring with big teams sniffing he still plays his game also like at the price why not have a look at him

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Wouldn`t mind Ings as rotational striker w/ Origi, Studge and another top striker. He is quality and provied he has the tmprament to handle the pressure at a big club (we have to b sure about this) then I`ll be fine with him here.

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Where Keegan and Clemence not signed from Doncaster too ??

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{Ed001's Note - were they not signed from Scunthorpe United?}

EMS, it is simply not right. Not all players starting with an A is a flop. What about Anelka, Agger and Alonso? I think they all did very well and liked them quite a lot. But players starting with a D or B though, like Degen, Downing or Dossena, Bjørnebye, Babel, Balotelli or Borini. I think we should avoid those letters.

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Haha, quality lavije.

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On a serious note though, wich letter have the worst track records for LFC?

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14 Feb 2015 11:29:34
Ed002, I did not say I hate Ings. I am just giving my honest opinion that he is not a player that is going to improve our chances of winning the league and it would be yet another step towards denying a chance for someone stepping up through the academy.

If I am not mistaken, I read a while back that Ed001 was also not to keen on Ings joining.

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{Ed002's Note - Ok Max.}

13 Feb 2015 13:27:31
Chelsea fan posting in peace.

I've just read Emre Cans latest comments about playing for liverpool and what it means to get game time.

It's nice to see a player be so open and happy when speaking. He seems like he could become a really good player for you. It's nice to see that he seems down to Earth and is loving his life as a footballer and the respect and love he gets from the fans.

It'd he nice if more players had his enthusiasm and showed that they appreciate the support.

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13 Feb 2015 14:20:04
Well said king drogba.

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Its a pity sterling is not the same, at least this shows emre can is a class act

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So the Sterling bashing is really gathering pace I see.

I wonder how much of this would have been avoided if Rodgers had kept his mouth shut and just said "I don't talk about contract negotiations. Raheem is contracted to us for two seasons, I'm not worried about anything right now"

Similar to what one Mr Mourinho did a few weeks ago about Hazard. Who incidentally has just signed his new deal!

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13 Feb 2015 18:09:44
Yeah. He put the club and the player in a tight spot. It would seem like the club are not doing enough to tie their best players to longer contracts and also that the player is very shallow and plays for money. Well played Brendan.

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13 Feb 2015 21:15:59
Sterling isn't bright enough to hold the club to ransom. The person doing that is his agent who almost certainly was waiting to see what the TV bids amounted to. Now he knows how much money will be coming in from Sky, BT etc, expect him to harden his demands,

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{Ed002's Note - It is interesting to see that you think the players are as stupid as the manager. There is clearly no end to these great comments.}

13 Feb 2015 22:07:29
I never said he was as stupid as the manager. The manager's stupidity is on a whole different level.

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Everything is about Sterling isn't it mbrock?

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13 Feb 2015 13:11:44
I saw a post yesterday about peoples preferred defence for next season, the majority agree that Illori, Sakho and Lovren/Skrtel would be their choice. Me personally, I would like Sakho left, Illori centre and Flanno right, leaving Can and Hendo in the centre with Coutinho just in front, Ibe right wing back, Moreno left and Sterling just behind Sturridge.

If Lucas leaves along with Gerrard, Allen, Johnson, Coates, Enrique, Aspas, Alberto, Toure, Borini, and Balotelli, that would leave us as having a strong back up as well, such as Marcovic, Lallana, Lovren, Wisdom, Origi, Ojo, Jones, Rossiter, Williams, Sinclair, Teixera, Lambert ( I still think he offers us a different perspective, not as a target man as such but a more patient hold up and he is happy to be a squad player for the team he loves) and with the fees from the players leaving, we should generate enough for established players in the position we need, striker, gk, and poss DM.

That would be an ideal summer for me. We have bags of young potential already there, we don't need anymore to stunt their growth. I genuinely believe we are not far off. That starting line up would have an average age of 22 with Mignolet the grandad at 26. Obvious it hinges on Illori being able to settle in the PL which I think he can and Flanno to be the same player after he recovers, and the 3 new players good enough to fight for first team spot.

As with all posts, just my opinion but there could be good times ahead as long as we stop putting ourselves into transition every year by bringing in too many players. And that includes the younger ones with potential. The u21's and U18's are being taught and coached in the way that LFC want to play, so surely, an 18year from the academy has a better chance than a 19 year old from a different country of settling to the style and the club quicker.

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13 Feb 2015 15:38:01
Loving the optimism here! Makes me very excited for the future with all the young players we have!

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That's the thing though DaRedMan, they're young players, young players will inevitably make mistakes and that's something Liverpool can not afford to do at the moment. I'm all for playing young players, but there needs to be a balance. We can't have a 25 man squad with 20 players under the age of 24, that would just be football suicide!

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Yeah as a great man once said "you won't win anything with kids"

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13 Feb 2015 18:08:04
That team is awful strong in attack and very weak in defence buddy.
I fear for that team,
Put Can next to Lucas, push Hendo up and go from there,
At least that's what I'd do, winning games 5-4 is a great spectacle but it doesn't win you titles I'm afraid.

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We need 16-18 senior feirst team players who can do the business in the PL. The rest of the 25 man squad can be filled with the youngsters who are ready to contribute. Everything requires balance as someone said.

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14 Feb 2015 01:28:58
If you won all the games 5-4, it would win you titles, just like 1-0's would too!

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13 Feb 2015 13:02:05
How should we manage our squad in the coming weeks, and how should we prioritize EL, EPL and FA?

Personally, I think BR is under pressure to win a trophy, hence he is using our best players for the FA. I fully understand his pov, but if it´s having any influence on the way we play in the EPL, then it´s not worth it. At the moment it seems like our key players are being overused, for instance, Coutinho has been in great form, but the last couple of games he has looked tired. Same goes for Henderson. Lucas, Gerrard and Sterling gets injured. Would it have made a difference if these players were fresh against Everton? and will it in the end have a say in our final position?
One thing is certain, we need to manage our squad better, or else we will end up with injuries and under performing players.

Our following matches are:
14 feb - FA cup Crystal Palace (A)
19 feb - EL Besiktas (H)
22 feb - EPL Southampton (A)
26 feb - EL Besiktas (A)
1 Mar - EPL Man City (H)

That is on average a match every ~3 days. In these days they will have to rest, train and travel. If we will use a strong line up in every game, then I´m sure we will look tired against Southampton and Man City, who we are competing with for a fourth place.
If we don´t manage to get into the top 4, then the alternative would be winning the EL.
I really think that CL footy is important, not just to state that we are a top club, but also to show potentially signings, that we are a club who are capable of competing with the best. It will also assure our current players, that this is a place where you can achieve great things - you don´t have to go to Madrid or Barca. I am not sure, but I think there is a financial bonus to be in the champions league.
Which leads me to my next point, the FA cup doesn´t give us any of these advantages, hence why we shouldn´t prioritize this competition. Let Squad/youth players have a go (Allen, Borini, Manquillo, Balo etc.), If we win, then fine, if we don´t, well then key players are being rested, and there are fewer games to think about.

I the end we need to figure out what will most likely give us a champions league spot, because it is unlikely that we will get 4 wins in a row in such short time. If we want to get into top 4, then wins, against clubs that are above us, are essential.

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13 Feb 2015 12:06:57
I'm sure you've all spotted the reports, but just in case you haven't the tabloids are reporting that BR was in Rome to do some spadework on taking Pjanic to Anfield in the summer.

What views on him?

Don't know much about the player (and it may be the tabloids putting 2 & 2 together and getting 42) but I would prefer us looking to strengthen our attack and GK rather than adding more congestion to the midfield.

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{Ed002's Note - There are no talks between Liverpool and Roma about Pjanic and if there were it would not involve Rodgers doing any negotiation.}

13 Feb 2015 13:46:16
If we are after a player from Roma I'd much prefer Nainggolan, think he's much more what we would need as opposed to try another more forward type of player.

However, the timing doesn't seem right to me, we're loaded with upcoming games, transfer window is miles away. So unless it's someone that can sign a pre-contract that needs the club selling to them, I'm not convinced it's a player.

(Could be a Lazio player also?)

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{Ed002's Note - There are no talks between Liverpool and Lazio about any players and if there were it would not involve Rodgers doing any negotiation.}

Didn't Rodgers take his new dolly bird with him? Could jut be a Romantic Valentine's trip to Rome!

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{Ed002's Note - The word you are looking for is mistress.}

13 Feb 2015 15:53:34
Any idea as to why Rodgers was in Rome, reportedly on Liverpool business then?

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{Ed002's Note - Have you considered whether he went somewhere else first?}

If he keeps upgrading the players in the same way he has with his teeth and his mistress we'll be fine:)

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13 Feb 2015 18:03:46
He went looking at grass, to see about replacing the pitch at Anfield!

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Might have been Palermo? Balotelli is from Palermo and so is Dybala. Perhaps a player plus cash deal ed?

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{Ed002's Note - That would be the fantasy football page.}

I'd love us to sign pjanic, if only to be able to sing "pjanic on the streets of liverpool!".

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14 Feb 2015 11:29:55
Ok Ed002 I'll ask the question. Do you know where BR was going to? And the reasons why? Sorry if you have already answered this.

YNWA.

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{Ed002's Note - It is nothing to do with transfers and, as far as I know he has not been hanging around any bars trying to tap up players. Just move on.}

13 Feb 2015 10:43:47
Ed002, can I ask- based on your wide knowledge of the football industry, do you think that ffp is going be more strongly enforced as time goes on?

At the moment I have a vague idea that clubs such as City can get round these rules by artificially inflated stadium sponsorship deals, and who knows what other clever methods.

Is this really the case? and is it possible that FIFA could eventually nail any loopholes down so that things really are 'fair' as the rules define it?

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{Ed002's Note - You would really do best to ignore the finances. FFP is already being enforced - clubs are already being banned from European competition, fines are being imposed, squad sizes reduced etc..

Ignore any thoughts about "artificially inflated stadium sponsorship deals" - it is nonsense.

And it has nothing at all to do with FIFA.}

Thanks Ed

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14 Feb 2015 11:30:12
Do you agree with FFP Ed002?
Because it seems to me that it just keeps the staus quo ahead of all the rest.
Luckily for me Liverpool are at the higher end of the food chain although there are clubs in better positions.
I just think all it really does is ensure that all the clubs who were at the top of the pile or near it when FFP was introduced stay there.
Am I wrong or is it still possible for a club to break the monopoly of the already rich clubs?

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{Ed002's Note - No Jonny, I don't agree with FFP - and certainly not the way it is implemented.

Liverpool are one of the clubs being investigated for their breaches of FFP right now. Another English side will come under investigation in the next two weeks or so if they cannot provide some additional and satisfactory evidence to UEFA. The clubs who have been banned from UEFA competition have generally been put in that position by being late with payments for players - and these are generally less well off sides who are suffering at the hands of FFP. Two of the clubs with sanctions right now are "new money" clubs but the penalties are extreme. Another club managed to lessen their penalty (I don't want to go in to how they did that).

There is a whole bunch of clubs either banned from competition, previously banned and back under observation, sanctioned, under investigation or awaiting a decision on whether or not they will be investigated. At the lowest-level are those with the minor infractions related to going beyond wage increase limits - a strongly-worded letter and a slap on the wrist.

The monopoly of success is really a roundabout Jonny. Clubs have their time and then drop away - some to return and some not. Financially, as I have explained repeatedly for a number of years, 2017 provides the opportunity for EPL team owners to sell at a higher price than previously possible. And you will see clubs sold. Eventually the pan-European breakaway will happen - and then there will be major changes. In the interim, UEFA will be approached and asked to cap media income in terms of FFP. This will upset EPL clubs, Bundesliga clubs, Real Madrid and Barcelona. They will get support from other nations such as Italy and the Netherlands should they ask for it.}

Thanks ed. very interesting.
What is Uefa without major clubs?
If they continue to agitate top clubs in Europe then surely the Pan European breakaway you mention will be here sooner rather than later.

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{Ed002's Note - The clubs will make the move when it suits them and contracts are in place with sponsors and television. It will likely prove the end for UEFA - at least as it is now.}

13 Feb 2015 09:51:08
Looking at GKs to replace or compete with Mignolet. Kevin Trapp and Bernd Leno

Would either be considered, affordable, good enough? Thanks

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{Ed002's Note - RTP.}

Do we actually need to replace Mignolet? There is a good keeper in there, his performances of late have been very very good. I think we need to look for a very good number two to replace Jones and give Migs some competition.

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Why don't we just use Danny ward?

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I'm not adverse to that either.

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13 Feb 2015 09:17:15
Hey eds how are you today?
First does a manager have a say in the financial part of contract talks e.g wage bonuses etc
And secondly when a club is selling a player what is the process. I know you posted the process for buying a player but I can't see one for selling
Thanks

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{Ed002's Note - (a) No. (b) Aside from players being offered around by their agents, the process is the same - you should be able to work it out.}

13 Feb 2015 09:05:40
Morning all. Could any EDs with good insight give there opinion and update on Teixeria and his loan at Brighton please.
What I've read around the web it all seems positive and with Suso departing he is tipped to come back and do well.

Will he come back, has he done enough at that level and injury wise is he looking like he could play a first team part at LFC?

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{Ed001's Note - I haven't been able to keep up with his loan there, one of the staff there said he was doing well, but that is as much as I have, sorry.}

Thank 001. Any thoughts as to his future? Was this a make or break? Or is it a loan for the shop window regardless?

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{Ed001's Note - it was a loan to help him progress, not make or break nor a shop window. It was a case of 'they play decent football, go there and learn from the experience and we will review your progress at the end of the season'. Just a chance for him to play at a better level than reserve football and prove he can cope with the physical stresses and strains.}

13 Feb 2015 07:47:41
Ed2 hearing the Nivea deal is Liverpool biggest deal after shirt sponsorship, is this correct??
Thabks

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{Ed002's Note - Of course not.}

It is the cream on top

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13 Feb 2015 12:07:48
Nivea believe everything you read.

I'll get my coat.

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13 Feb 2015 07:42:01
On Saturday 9th of May we play Chelsea away. I've got a funny feeling we might be having a say in where the title goes, similar to the way they did to us last year. God that would be wonderful. they have utd and arenal away in the previous weeks and I think City will go on a roll now.

To see the look on the conceited one's face would be amazing.

I live about a mile away from Old Trafford and while it's a pain in the backside being a Liverpool fan around there it does have it's benefits.

When Utd are at home, the end of my road is gridlock with match day traffic, is it wrong that when they lose I take the dog out for a walk so I can look at the disappointed faces sat in their Cheshire tractors heading home out of Manchester. I'm poorly aren't I?

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13 Feb 2015 05:03:50
Hey Ed002 I know we are all getting a bit over excited about Sterling signing a new contract. Do you know any reason this will not happen? Also from your point of view, do you think LFC should sell to buy next window? As we have plenty of players on the books?

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{Ed002's Note - If Sterling is offered a contract that suits his needs then I know of no reason he won't sign it. If not, there is value in the player and it would be a good way to raise money for whatever spending the club will try and do in the summer. Liverpool will have to sell to buy or to continue to borrow money and breach FFP.}

13 Feb 2015 07:56:43
No one individual is bigger than the club. I like Sterling and him he is good player, not a great player.

Personally think his emotive value to the club is higher than his player value.

He lacks finishing off opportunities and tends to be too selfish in final third.

I would love us to keep him, but on the clubs terms. I however would not panic at all if he had to be sold, or he refuses the deal.

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We have enough players to raise enough money without selling a star asset.
And we don't need anyone anyway.
Ok, maybe a keeper and a midfielder in the summer.
That should be funded by outgoings and I see no reason why we can't do that.

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{Ed002's Note - If Sterling continues to refuse to sign a new deal and an acceptable offer is made for him, he will be off.}

I would not be too concerned if Sterling left this summer as long as the price is above 40 million GBP. If Real cannot get their hands on Reus, then Sterling will be their next target and as long as the price is fair, then Sterling can leave and will not be missed much as his ready made replacements are already at the club in Ibe and Ojo. The club should use the money to bring in a striker and GK.

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{Ed002's Note - It was not that "Real cannot get their hands on Reus" it was a case of Real stepping back from a deal for the same reasons that Chelsea did. Real need to move players on before they can recruit more.}

13 Feb 2015 10:44:07
Ed002, are u saying Real are unlikely to be able to move Bale on in the summer? Maybe that is why they might not sign a winger.

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{Ed002's Note - I haven't said anything of the sort.}

14 Feb 2015 11:30:03
Yes Ed002, I agree with that.
I have said before that if he does not sign by the summer then he will be sold as 2 years left is the last time we can realistically sell him for a big fee.
I still think he will sign though.

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13 Feb 2015 06:38:10
Apologies to fellow eds and posters as I have only just sent in a banter post but, to follow on from my living in Taiwan stuff, it is sometimes difficult for me to watch the games (8pm kickoffs are 4am kickoffs over here!) and, with work commitments, I'm simply unable to stay up to watch some games on the live streams. Wanted to know if anybody has any decent links to sights that show whole games after they've been played?? Once again a big thanks to anybody who is able to help.

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13 Feb 2015 08:00:28
Livefootballvideo.com usually does!

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Rob just checked out that link and watched the first half to the Spurs game - and about to watch the second now - thanks for the link mate, really appreciate it.

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13 Feb 2015 18:18:20
Try gettyfooty mate.

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13 Feb 2015 06:35:36
Currently I live in Taiwan and will, within the next few weeks of next few months, start to "teach" football classes to kids aged between 5-13 (and perhaps older). They won't all be in the same class, there will be age divisions i.e. 5-7, 7-9, etc. I want to know what sort of training/teaching would fellow posters/editors recommend to young students such as these?

I should give a little background to Taiwan: nobody plays or follows soccers. Basketball is by far the most followed and played sport. Unlike the UK were we have all often been kicking a ball since we were wee anklebiters the same cannot be said in Taiwan. As a result the technique, the natural instinct to know how to kick a ball, is lacking in many. I do not wish to denigrate Taiwan as it is simply a case of a different culture following a different sport. I would like to know though how this might affect any drills/classes I might give to students and how I should perhaps change to accommodate this different level of technical skill as I do not have much experience in this department.

I'll also mention that these classes/training sessions are not for preparation for a local team of any sort (as sadly local teams do not exist a la saturday/sunday league footy) but a means of trying to spark interest in the students of the beautiful game. Any help, advice, links to good websites, or any other comments would be greatly appreciated. I will of course be giving Liverpool some good press to the students ! But I really do hope that they can begin to enjoy the game - that would really be a big success. Thanks for any help folks.

p.s. as a side note I should say that Taiwan currently has no English Premier League broadcast on tv as the rights were sold to Bein Sport who only offer a service through something called "dish hd" (think expensive and requirement of the right angle from your home/apartment for it to be viable) and thus there is no publicity for the EPL. Think its a crying shame - our league is not the best in terms of quality but, as entertainment, I'd put it right at the top - unfortunately nobody in Taiwan will get to watch it. Either way I hope I'll be able to inspire them kids to take more of an interest, wish me luck.

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13 Feb 2015 07:53:51
The way it's usually coached in school P.E., you start off with basic dribbling and passing along the floor. Easiest dribbing exercises are a speed one and an agility one - first just have them go as quick as possible over a 20m stretch making 5 touches as they go, second is have cones in a line and they have to weave through them.

Passing - start off with just lining them up opposite each other passing just to each other over short distance. Then make it medium distance. Bring it back to short distance but stagger the line so they are zig zagging the ball down the line (use multiple balls so they get used to releasing left and turning right).

I'd also really recommend getting them a game to watch, a really good game so they know what they are aiming for and actively point out things being done over the field. As much as I hate to say it, if you can't get hold of Istanbul of ours, Spurs are the best team to show them. The reason being that they have so many DVD's released of good games, you have loads to choose from.

Good luck - this is the type of missionary work I can get behind!

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Thanks for the advice Hjikle, think those sort of training drills will definitely be a good starting point both to get their fitness up and to get them used to having a ball at their feet rather than in their hands. Showing them a game is a great idea too - unfortunately my remit is only the actual physical activity part, there isn't actually any onus on me to get these kids loving football and thus no scope for me showing them games (as opposed to taking training sessions) - I just really hope i can inspire them to want to play football in their own time, its a hard sell over basket ball but I think finding an Istanbul DVD will be a piece of cake so will perhaps, after a few sessions, organise something after hours so I can show them how good football (and liverpool ;) ) can be. Cheers for your advice mate, much appreciated.

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13 Feb 2015 02:07:43
still surprised no one talked about Sakho pulling down Dembele with his arms haha. That was funny. that's one way to stop a counter attack when u slip haha.

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It's ok Sakho learned from Terry on Sterling.

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12 Feb 2015 22:06:32
Hi edwin01 would love your opinion on what 3 players you would target to strengthen the team provided we were able to raise money by selling off the excess fluff from the squad. Bearing in mind you have said we should only spend on players who would improve the starting eleven. They must be relatively realistic and do not include promoting youngsters from the academy as I know you favour this as do I. Also do you think we will see a dof appointed before the season ends as I think such an appointment needs time to access young players on loan players etc. finally could rogers trip to Italy be anything to do with the upcoming changes to football related matters within the club any thoughts ?

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{Ed001's Note - the only thing we need to buy, imo is a top striker and a top class keeper. So Trapp and Lacazette for instance.}

Trapp and Lacazette would be my top transfer targets as well Ed001. I would also love to see us sign Schneiderlin and move Allen on. But it will most likely be Ings, Ryan/Neto and maybe someone like Milner who would not cost too much.

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If we can keep Henderson, Can and Lucas, I don't think we need Schneiderlin Indian Buzzer imo.

Assuming we keep Ilori and/or Wisdom as well.

Other than that I wouldn't mind Lacazette and Trapp.

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13 Feb 2015 07:58:09
Lacazette would be my first choice striker but TBH I'd be fine with anyone who just fitted our style, even if they weren't that deadly. Someone like Shane Long would do me because although they aren't going to be popping in 30 goals a season, their movement will allow the rest of the team to keep doing what they are doing and proving the space and time for the midfield to line up shots properly. The biggest problem with all of our strikers except Sturridge is the way they play means they can't lead the line alone, so just someone who can.

I'd prefer Leno to Trapp, no rational for that though - I've probably just seen him play more

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{Ed002's Note - Trapp will not be leaving Frankfurt this summer. Lacazette will not be moving to Liverpool this summer and Leno is of no interest to Liverpool at this time but there has been an enquiry from Arsenal.}

13 Feb 2015 00:14:44
Eds I was wondering if you might indulge me. I know this is probably a question for the Football-rumours page(I don't really visit it though). But what happened to Steven Defour's career?
He seemed on the up a few years ago signing for porto when it seemed a lot of clubs around europe were monitoring, now he's back in the belgium pro league, which I think is a large step down in his career. Any thing behind the scenes, or has he just not stepped up?

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{Ed002's Note - He has done just fine where he has played and has been successful. I suspect your expectations are a little high for him.}

14 Feb 2015 11:29:45
Thanks for the reply Ed002. I'll lower my expectations of players in the future :)

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12 Feb 2015 23:10:24
Any truth to the rumours that Rodgers is in Italy regarding some kind of transfer business for the summer?

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{Ed002's Note - So Rodgers is negotiating transfers now?}

He says it was always the plan for himself to have a mid season break, he's managed a lot of games.

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Haha - nice one Fencey! Good banter that!

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12 Feb 2015 22:40:15
I've seen rumors stating that BR is on the scouting trip in Rome, what chances of him looking at any Roma players, perhaps Miralem Pjanic ?

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{Ed002's Note - Being dumb as a box of rocks it wouldn't surprise me that he went on a scouting trip to Roma when they don't have a game.}

Unfair comment Ed - I don't think even a box of rocks would loan an experienced RB out only to then loan an inexperienced one in, then play forwards in the RWB role.

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