Liverpool Banter Archive April 14 2011

 

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14 Apr 2011 23:53:13
I would buy back Torres! I think many would quietly agree! Ok he left unceremoniously but he served the club well until this season that is! Who else wants to bring back Torres?

Why would we want Torres back? Suarez and Carroll look the business. .but i suppose if we could get him for around £5mil he could sit on the bench. .

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 23:50:20
Hi ed coming back to that time of year transfers
my team

manager king kenny

gk reina subs GK ?
carra
rwb kelly lucas
cb kajer meireles
cb agger cole
lb johnson kuyt
ST ?
rm young
cm adam
cm gerrard
lm bale

st carroll
st suarez

wat you think ed {Ed001's Note - personally I have not seen any reason to sign Kjaer, I have not seen anything particularly good about him. Why is he so highly rated?}

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 23:46:09
RedMan, if you were really in the know, you would know that Insua is out of contract in the summer so we can't offer him as part of any deal for anyone. Come back with something credible.
RG

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I'm not claiming to know more than you, but why would we have sent a player out on a season long loan, if he was going to be out of contract when he returned. It makes no sense. We just paid a seasons wages for him then and reaped none of benefits did we? If he was running out this summer we'd either have sold him at a cut price deal last summer, or let him play out his contract in a red shirt, not let somebody borrow him, whilst we paid his wages, so they could keep him permanently for free in 12months times. Sorry RG but either Hodgson's a fool, or you are.
Ed can you give us something straight here? I'm not claiming RG is wrong, but if he's right, it's quite possibly the worst bit of business since H&G were allowed to buy the club!

YNWA!

It doesn't add up. Hodgson wasn't that stupid.

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 23:42:26
Does anyone seriously think players like Enrique, Young, Marveaux, Adam will push us to the top 4 next season, let alone the title? Surely there are better class of players out there who want to play for us, no?

SingRed
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Amen to that SingRed - I'm with you mate - I'd also like to add Cahill, Parker and Jarvis to the list.

LIVERPRES

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You are both completely wrong and naive. All the players you have talked about would be great signings that are highly sort after and we would extremely fortunate to sign any of them!

You do not need 'big' name signings to win anything, how much have Man City and Chelski won this year?

What you need is players who fit the positions you need in your team. Look at Torres, Kaka, Shevchenko, Balotelli, Veron, Hargreaves to name a few 'big' name signings which completely failed.

You will be v. disappointed if you expect/ want 'big' name signings this summer and you should see the quality in players like Adam, Cahill, Jarvis or Enrique. Instead of whining that they are not well known enough players for the almighty reds, you should trust King Kenny and support 100%a anyone we buy :)
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I didn't mention anything about "names" and neither did SingRed mate - we are referring to "class" of player. I honestly believe there are higher quality targets out there who play the same positions as the forementioned players who aren't "big name" signings. I have never wanted silly "big name" spending at LFC. If Kenny and Comolli believe these are the best players we can get and are best for the team, of course I will support them. We were just giving our opinion on the quality of players we are linked with mate. We may be "wrong", time will tell, but I wouldn't call it "naive".

LIVERPRES

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 23:33:44
Hot out of anfield and im one of the first to know, liverpool have had s 26m+insua bid rejected for sanchez. However udinesie are interested in insua so liverpool are expected to come back with a 30m+insua bid. Also, liverpool are to make a 11m bid for his team mate inler to replace poulson
RedMan

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More like hot out of your hole. .

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 23:33:46
Liverpool will now focus on bringing in Eljero Elia. I mentioned about Liverpool's interest in a couple of players and I've recently been informed talks with Christian Eriksen and Jarvis have died down somewhat.

I don't want to disappoint any fans but Liverpool will not be spending anywhere near as much as January and I anticipate 4-5 maximum arriving. As I have previously mentioned Marveaux, Enrique and Sakho are all very likely at the moment.

Liverpool will now focus on bringing players through the academy as they have now developed a good team foundation.

-Al-

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Liverpool's net spend in January was £0 so if we are spending less than in January we are in big trouble!

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 23:21:27
"I would buy back Torres! I think many would quietly agree! Ok he left unceremoniously but he served the club well until this season that is! Who else wants to bring back Torres ??

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I am so tired of this type of crap (I am allowed to say that, right?). He wanted to leave, so he did. Move forward; away from Rafa, Xabi & Torres. Far better players have left our club and do not doubt better players will leave again.

We are Liverpool Football Club!

If my 10 year old daughter gets it (she no longer wears her Torres shirt. it is in the bin for Goodwill), why can't everyone else?

an american red

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 23:07:20
14 Apr 2011 22:29:12
Hot out of anfield and im one of the first to know, liverpool have had s 26m+insua bid rejected for sanchez. However udinesie are interested in insua so liverpool are expected to come back with a 30m+insua bid. Also, liverpool are to make a 11m bid for his team mate inler to replace poulson
RedMan
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RedMan, if you were really in the know, you would know that Insua is out of contract in the summer so we can't offer him as part of any deal for anyone. Come back with something credible.
RG

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 23:01:48
No super star signings from Spain or Brazil. Just Local, and British talent.

YNWA
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What a ridiculous comment. As ridiculous as saying we'll only buy Bulgarian players for LFC. If they fit into KKs masterplan then let's buy them regardless of nationality. Great that young scourges are coming through but let's not ignore the global market. . . .especially if Neymar and Villa start begging to play for us :)

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 22:56:58
What's ur source redman? Must say, I'd love to see us scrap the Adam/ young bid, bring back alonso, and then buy cheaper wingers! Ur outta ur tree if u think young is worth 25mil+! Ed what is goin on transfer wise? Were bein promised glory days etc, but when were not chasin the best out there it doesn't exactly store confidence!

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 22:51:34
Hi ed, I was just wondering why everyone is so keen on Jose Enrique. Damien C said in a interview that they would never buy a player for a position that a academy player could possibly own in the near future. I just don't see the sense, we have kelly, Johnson, Flano, WIlson, Darby, Robo ect. . why do we need cover would we need it ed? {Ed005's Note - Johnson and Kelly are right sided players (Kelly naturally a CB). Wilson is a centre-back, Darby isn't good enough and Jack Robinson just may not be ready yet.}

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 22:40:15
How can any sick mind suggest any other manager than KK?

RHI

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 22:38:47
14 Apr 2011 22:15:58
Michael owen, 216 games 118 goals for Liverpool = a goal every 1.83 games. For england 89 games 40 goals = a goal every 2.22 games.

Robbie fowler, 236 games 120 goals for Liverpool = a goal every 1.96 games. For England 26 games 7 goals = a goal every 3.71 games.

There's only 1 winner on paper
Djay


Robbie Fowler fastest hat-trick in Prem history, scorer of free kicks, headers, overhead kicks, score them long, score them short, beat players with skill rather than just pace, wind opposing players up to death, total passion for Liverpool FC, if scientists could combine Rooney and Owen into one player, Robbie Fowler would be the result, in his prime, pisses all over Owen sorry, for me, I'd take God all day, every day.

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 22:36:22
Just my opinion but everyone w**king themself into an adam coma are silly. He is a decent player at blackpool, did terrible in scotland and only seemed to flourish in prem when noone expected him to. Now he has some glare on him he doesn't seem to be doing as well. Plus it is ALWAYS a bad idea to buy soneone on the strngth of ONE good season. James beattie had a good season once remember as have many others. If he played as well for next 2 years then maybe, till then I wouldn't consider him. Same goes for players like jarvis too. Its easy to have one good season, not so easy to keep doing it.
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Although a certain Mr Carroll proves there are exceptions to the rule {Ed007's Note - At last a man after my own heart, Charlie Adam was the boo boy at Rangers, spent most of his time on loan, even Blackpool took him on loan before splashing out a massive 500k on him, even though he was sent off on his Blackpool debut, fed up saying it, a club the size/stature of LFC should be aiming higher than Adam}

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 22:36:33
Dear Friends,
I just read a disguasting piece of writing on bbc sayin that man city can change history. . they obviously don't know what they are talking about. .

History can't be changed! It belongs to us. We'll win more and mopre if Kenny is let to procede.

RHI

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 22:34:26
To djay who said that fowler scored 120 goals in 236 games! Wrong my friend. . robbie fowler scored 183 goals in 236 games in which 128 were in the premier league. Think your averages need another look at.

Ian the red

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 22:34:31
"The very day he left, I took my shirt down to Oxfam and had them ship it to Africa where it will at least be of some use"
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We have toilet paper here in Africa mate!
No1SAfan

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 22:33:36
With the anniversary of hillsborough tomorrow can i just say r.i.p the 96 and we want justice for them and there families ynwa

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 22:33:45
Manager: Kenny Daglish

GK: Reina . Gulacsi
RB: Johnson . Kelly . Flanagan
CB: Carragher . Skrtel . Ayala
CB: Agger . Wilson
LB: Baines . Aurelio . Robinson
RM: Kuyt . Cole . Sterling
CM: Gerrard . Meireles . Spearing
CM: Lucas . Shelvey . Suso
LM: Young . Dzsudzsak
CF: Suarez . Pacheco
CF: Carroll . Lukaku

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 22:30:59
With the anniversary of hillsborough tomorrow can i just say r.i.p the 96 and we want justice for them and there families ynwa

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 22:27:13
"I would buy back Torres! I think many would quietly agree! Ok he left unceremoniously but he served the club well until this season that is! Who else wants to bring back Torres ??

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The very day he left, I took my shirt down to Oxfam and had them ship it to Africa where it will at least be of some use, keeping a poor man clothed and warm. He will never come back, Kenny would never take him back, and the owners wouldn't waste there money on a useless cripple. I think you need to get over him, and if Ed001 see's this he will have a breakdown. He's losing it with fans living in the past atm. Best thing to do, is start your own fan page website, and see how many members you get. It'll be about 2 maybe (including you). Suarez Carroll and Kuyt are all better than him. Kuyt is an unsung hero. 9 league goals and 5 assists in 27 matches, as well as an assist in Europe and a goal in Europe too. Thats 10 goals and 6 assists (duh).
Torres has 9 goals and 5 assists in all competitions for us and Chelsea. He is worth £50m, yet Kuyt isn't ever given any credit? Kuyt is a born striker, shame Rafa destroyed his career by shifting him wide right. The King will bring the best out of ur Flying Dutchman!

Adios Torres!

YNWA! (Adam)

The truth is, Adam, Kuyt is a different player now is because his limitations are compensated by Suarez in attack. It's all about balance - every hard working kuyt should have his suarez, and not self serving torres.
rhi

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 22:22:46
What is this i keep hearing about gareth bale coming to Liverpool i think he is an amazing player and would be very useful in a red shirt, i work in London and it is being talked about very highly

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 22:19:34
"Comolli's top personnal targets are Payet, Douchez, Matuidi, Marveaux and Sakho (due to his excellent French connections). However he has scouts watching Dzsudzsak, Enrique, Wickham and Cahill as well."

French players are over rated. Sakho is solid but the rest might as well sign for Stoke. I might be wrong. rHi

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 22:14:07
14 Apr 2011 21:00:06
So the new away kit has been unveiled today. . Carra, Kuyt, Gerrard & Reina were the stars to grace the cameras so it looks like Kuyt will sign his new contract soon and at the moment Reina is going nowhere. If Reina had told the club that he wanted to leave as many people have reported then they would not have used him for the photoshoot.

ShipleyKopite


Means nothing that mate, I'm pretty sure Alono modelled a new kit before he left for Real. And the same debate happened on here.

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 22:15:58
Michael owen, 216 games 118 goals for Liverpool = a goal every 1.83 games. For england 89 games 40 goals = a goal every 2.22 games.

Robbie fowler, 236 games 120 goals for Liverpool = a goal every 1.96 games. For England 26 games 7 goals = a goal every 3.71 games.

There's only 1 winner on paper
Djay

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 22:12:44
{Ed005's Note - Everyone is entitled to their opinion}

Yes and I understand that but i'm allowed to ask why they think Adam is not good enough. Not be-littleing their opinion, just want to know why they have that opinion on Charlie Adam

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 22:01:28
I would buy back Torres! I think many would quietly agree! Ok he left unceremoniously but he served the club well until this season that is! Who else wants to bring back Torres ??

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The very day he left, I took my shirt down to Oxfam and had them ship it to Africa where it will at least be of some use, keeping a poor man clothed and warm. He will never come back, Kenny would never take him back, and the owners wouldn't waste there money on a useless cripple. I think you need to get over him, and if Ed001 see's this he will have a breakdown. He's losing it with fans living in the past atm. Best thing to do, is start your own fan page website, and see how many members you get. It'll be about 2 maybe (including you). Suarez Carroll and Kuyt are all better than him. Kuyt is an unsung hero. 9 league goals and 5 assists in 27 matches, as well as an assist in Europe and a goal in Europe too. Thats 10 goals and 6 assists (duh).
Torres has 9 goals and 5 assists in all competitions for us and Chelsea. He is worth £50m, yet Kuyt isn't ever given any credit? Kuyt is a born striker, shame Rafa destroyed his career by shifting him wide right. The King will bring the best out of ur Flying Dutchman!

Adios Torres!

YNWA! (Adam)

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 21:58:54
{Ed007's Note - Ask people mate, it is not advisable to get me started on Adam, never good enough for a big team NEVER! ! I'm not a LFC man but a club your size should be aiming higher than Adam}

We understand you don't like him but could you explain why? Why he is not good enough! {Ed005's Note - Everyone is entitled to their opinion}

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 21:59:04
Michael owen, 216 games 118 goals for Liverpool = a goal every 1.83 games. For england 89 games 40 goals = a goal every 2.22 games.

Robbie fowler, 236 games 120 goals for Liverpool = a goal every 1.96 games. For England 26 games 7 goals = a goal every 3.71 games.

There's only 1 winner on paper
Djay

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 21:56:45
Condolense to the families tommorrow Justice for the 96! wot time the ceremony tommorrow
jayblair89

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 21:52:29
I would buy back Torres! I think many would quietly agree! Ok he left unceremoniously but he served the club well until this season that is! Who else wants to bring back Torres ??

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 21:35:00
Eds have any of you heard any truth to the Owen rumours?I'm guessing its nonsence.thanks

{Ed002's Note - I suspect there is no truth in it. Simply from a financial stand point it makes no sense.}

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 21:10:21
I think adam will add alot to our team, i keep reading he is a poor mans alonso.

1. Adam is already pl so will not need to adapt
2. we are a better team with a scotsman in it
3. i trust kenny

i believe he is anfield bound, as is young. i also think pepe will stay 1 more season.


we have to remember DC ego is big so he will not want to fail, he believes he bought success to spuds, but was never appreciated, he has a point to prove.

1 last thing i was watching the reserves against bolton and boy can suso ping a pass

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 21:07:13
Balasz dzusdzak looking very good for psv so far scored one and hastled the hell out of beneficas right back and wing and its only 45 mins in

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 20:59:53
F the Eds or other people reading? Red Chris {Ed007's Note - Ask people mate, it is not advisable to get me started on Adam, never good enough for a big team NEVER! ! I'm not a LFC man but a club your size should be aiming higher than Adam}- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - I am not convinced by him if I am honest, I don't know what he will really bring to the team, other than taking a corner and the odd pass, he can't really tackle and never really tracks back, and for the money tracks back, and for the money Blackpool want is it really going to be value for money. And I think we could find a better options. ross Blackpool want is it really going to be value for money. And I think we be value for money. And I think we could find a better options. ross
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Just my opinion but everyone w**king themself into an adam coma are silly. He is a decent player at blackpool, did terrible in scotland and only seemed to flourish in prem when noone expected him to. Now he has some glare on him he doesn't seem to be doing as well. Plus it is ALWAYS a bad idea to buy soneone on the strngth of ONE good season. James beattie had a good season once remember as have many others. If he played as well for next 2 years then maybe, till then I wouldn't consider him. Same goes for players like jarvis too. Its easy to have one good season, not so easy to keep doing it.
rewflo

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 21:00:06
So the new away kit has been unveiled today. . Carra, Kuyt, Gerrard & Reina were the stars to grace the cameras so it looks like Kuyt will sign his new contract soon and at the moment Reina is going nowhere. If Reina had told the club that he wanted to leave as many people have reported then they would not have used him for the photoshoot.

ShipleyKopite

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 20:53:43
Fair point Ross. If he isn't going to challenge for a starting position then perhaps its better to sell him and Cole, or terminate their contracts if necessary, and bring in Jarvis to compete with Payet, and of course have Marveaux and Dzsudzsak for the left wing. Our wings would finally be strong again! ha
Bale rumours are lovely, but unrealistic imo. Welsh god to me. But hey, us natives are biased!

As for Eljero Elia. He has the pace of Walcott, but the dribbling ability of Adam Johnson? Are we watching the same Elia? and the pace of Babel? Snail pace then? Or was that jusr Babel being lazy? He has the dribbling ability of a Donkey and a cross even Carroll isn't good enough to get on the end of. Pace. Thats it. A continental Lennon.

I quite like J.Menez of Roma. He would be good back up to Suarez for the role behind the striker, and he can cover both wings if need be. He is a man with pace and Dribbling ability.

YNWA!

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 20:54:38
Cahill
Adam
Enrique
Young
Dzsudzsak
Benzema

and another winger.

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 20:55:49
King Kenny is not guarenteed to be Liverpool manager next season. FSG are looking into the possability of having Andres Villas Boas as our next boss. However Boas rejected the chance because he wants to have a go at winning the champions league with Porto next season, however he told Liverpool to come back in a years time. This is why the media have been reporting that he has signed a pre-contract agreement to join in the summer.

The board have not offered KK a deal either but are now, after Boas rejected their offer, thinking of offering him a one year rolling contract rather than a two year contract because of Boas' suggestion they come back in a years time.

PJ

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 20:56:03
14 Apr 2011 20:43:24
Eljero Elia is this guy any good, has anyone seen him play?? as seen a couple reports saying that he is known to throw his toys out of the pram if he does not get his way? Ross
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I would say he is as good at beating a player as ronaldo but his final ball isn't up to much

Square tomato

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 20:59:28
E.g. during January, if memory serves, all the editors strongly believed that there wasn't really an interest in Suarez, let alone that he'd sign.
I even remember Sharkey chipping in with his own two cents, claiming that it was just the agent drumming up interest in the player, which of course was not true.

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There was one person on here who told us that Suarez would be the marquee signing.

Macca take a bow son.

Any more news please. . . . .

Come on Macca we need you.

T9

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 20:43:24
Eljero Elia is this guy any good, has anyone seen him play?? as seen a couple reports saying that he is known to throw his toys out of the pram if he does not get his way? Ross

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 20:43:55
"Ed what happened to the Elia rumours because I read during january that we agreed a fee with his club can you please tell me. {Ed002's Note - It was the opposite in January - Liverpool were quted about 14M euro and walked away.}"

14 M Euro is not much for someone with pace of Babel and dribbling abilities of Adam Johnson. Although his crossing was a bit suspect when I once watched Hamburg match. I wonder if crossing ability is something you are born with (in potential; cause it's maths) or you can learn through training. I mean precision.

RhI

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 20:41:49
I will support any player that Kenny buys, but imo there are better options available than the players mentioned, I don't think that is being naive, Liverpool will never spend like Chelsea and City, it is all about finding the right balance. Ross"

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Liverpool will never spend like Chelski and City and therefore cannot buy all the 'big' name players people are hoping for. My point is you do not need big signings, you just need players to fit your club and that is why I think people are often naive when looking at potential transfers. I agree it is about finding the right balance.

I think Charlie Adam is a great player, his range of passing would assist Carroll and balls down the line for our new wingers we hopefully buy in the summer. He also provides corners which wud frees up Gerrard and Meireless to be waiting to smash in any loose balls and can also take free kicks and penalties to back up Suarez and Gerrard for injuries/ form etc.

Cheers for your comment Ross, what is your view on Adam? Or any of the Eds or other people reading?

Red Chris {Ed007's Note - Ask people mate, it is not advisable to get me started on Adam, never good enough for a big team NEVER! ! I'm not a LFC man but a club your size should be aiming higher than Adam}
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I am not convinced by him if I am honest, I don't know what he will really bring to the team, other than taking a corner and the odd pass, he can't really tackle and never really tracks back, and for the money Blackpool want is it really going to be value for money. And I think we could find a better options. ross

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 20:33:14
Henry also said about the wage bill, so I doubt these players will be loaned out. I think Henry will be looking to sell these players and Cole and Maxi will also be sold. Ross

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I think you misread. I actually wrote that the players currently out on loan excluding Pacheco, Amoo, Mavinga and Ayala would be sold. The list after that was of 11 players i think we can do without returning, or players like Kyriakgos, Poulsen and Jovanovic who rarely play anyway.
As for Cole and Maxi, I'd agree to selling them if we buy in another winger on top of the three i previously mentioned, otherwise we have 3 players covering 2 positions which leaves us where we started with no depth, albeit more quality. Cole hasn't had a chance to prove himself, and unless he accepts a massive wage cut to go to Hammers or spuds, he will be going nowhere. Maxi isn't on that much apparently. About £40-50k. Thats a lot, but he is a good utility player, and was previously the best right midfielder in the world imo, so he would be a great adviser to younger wingers trying to learn that trade. If after a year he is still not producing, sell him to the highest bidder.
I've probably already said this, but with 31 potential assists, Maxi Rodriguez has created more unconverted chances than any other premier league player. Put him in the line up with Suarez and Carroll and he will soon look like a decent creator. Players need to be given chances, and Maxi has also scored a couple of important goals in relatively few appearances. His punt against Bolton has to be my most memorable. Although his header against West Ham was sublime. I think if you check the official site, he is in our top 5 players for their goals/ game ratio. I can't see the problem with him, other than he lacks the ability and pace to go round defenders. He has developed into more of a right sided midfileder than winger inhis later stages of his carreer and imo has too much left to give to be offloaded just yet. Squad players like him wil be usefull. The fact he's still getting into the Argentina National team says enough to me.

Either my keyboard has a bug, or I type much more than i realise, sorry for the essay. I'm just passionate ;) I do appreciate your points ross.

YNWA!
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I didn't read your post all of the way through, and I agree with most of your post except the bit Maxi, He was a great player, and I am sure he does play well for Argentina, but I just don't think he is good enough in the PL, I don't think he has the physical presence, and hope he is sold in the summer. But I do think it is going to be a very interesting summer. Ross

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 20:33:36
Eljero Elia recently tweeted that he will be tweeting allot more in English language to get used to it. (Check his timeline). This Is because he is preparing ahead of a move to Anfeild this summer. {Ed002's Note - There is a chance.}

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what he actually wrote was"today i will only speak english, i will teach myself"

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 20:24:09
{Ed002's Note - I know the "Liverpool Way" used to be to do things behind closed doors - I understand the "New Liverpool Way" is to publicise all dealings on Norwegian television.}

Ha ha, but it maybe true, his nose is still 5 inches long apparently, who knows. ;)

Corkpoolred

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 20:25:28
{Ed007's Note - Write/ rant away mate, no problem lol}

muha ha you may regret saying that to me :D

YNWA! (Adam)

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 20:26:50
Best midfield for years to come would be.

S. Defour
S. Canales
E. Banega
S. Cazorla
A. Sanchez.

Sell Jovanovic, Poulsen, Aqualani, Ngog, Kyriakos, Insua and Rodriguez. Hopefully this would make us 30-35 million.

The above five would probably cost roughly 80 million combined, but that five could be a top midfield for the next decade.

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 20:27:07
SAKHO. ENRIQUE. ALONSO. .BALE. .JOHNSON. WICKHAM

six players to make us top 4 next season

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 20:29:53
14 Apr 2011 20:14:14
Re : Lfc greatest ever manager posts -
I don't know how old the lads were posting on the above earlier. But I say youngish in their potential defence. Because Bill Shankly is the greatest ever person associated with this club. And that is beyond doubt and argument.
KB
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KB you are spot on, you took the words out of my mouth

Chris in Tamworth

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 20:31:36
Top goalscorer for liverpool from 97-04, while the great fowler was left in his shadow.
He won young player of the year and senior player of the year awards while at liverpool.
Helped liverpool to the treble in 2001 won the Balon d'Or same year.

Ask any true Liverpool supporter if they would rather have Robbie Fowler or that other gobs***e in their team then the answer would be resounding. Had our Robbie not fallen foul of Houllier and Pinocchio and their petty grudges then he would have been out of sight in the goalscoring charts.

I believe that Robbie more than played his part in the treble winning season by scoring in two finals - the other eejit scored in 1. Fowler would never have refused to play against Sturm Graz to ensure a transfer went through for personal gain, nor would he have entertained any thoughts of pitching up at castle greyskull.

As regards the Ballon D'Or, how he beat Raul (who was THE best striker in Europe at the time) to the trophy is a mystery that even Sherlock Holmes couldn't solve.

Robbie is, was and always will be the real deal as witnessed by the fever pitch celebrations on his return - the other is only a plastic imitation.

God's job's a good'un!

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 20:18:51
Big well done to raheem sterling. .adam morgan. .brad smith . .and matty regan after being called up to play for england in next months u17 european championships

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 20:17:16
Henry also said about the wage bill, so I doubt these players will be loaned out. I think Henry will be looking to sell these players and Cole and Maxi will also be sold. Ross

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I think you misread. I actually wrote that the players currently out on loan excluding Pacheco, Amoo, Mavinga and Ayala would be sold. The list after that was of 11 players i think we can do without returning, or players like Kyriakgos, Poulsen and Jovanovic who rarely play anyway.
As for Cole and Maxi, I'd agree to selling them if we buy in another winger on top of the three i previously mentioned, otherwise we have 3 players covering 2 positions which leaves us where we started with no depth, albeit more quality. Cole hasn't had a chance to prove himself, and unless he accepts a massive wage cut to go to Hammers or spuds, he will be going nowhere. Maxi isn't on that much apparently. About £40-50k. Thats a lot, but he is a good utility player, and was previously the best right midfielder in the world imo, so he would be a great adviser to younger wingers trying to learn that trade. If after a year he is still not producing, sell him to the highest bidder.
I've probably already said this, but with 31 potential assists, Maxi Rodriguez has created more unconverted chances than any other premier league player. Put him in the line up with Suarez and Carroll and he will soon look like a decent creator. Players need to be given chances, and Maxi has also scored a couple of important goals in relatively few appearances. His punt against Bolton has to be my most memorable. Although his header against West Ham was sublime. I think if you check the official site, he is in our top 5 players for their goals/ game ratio. I can't see the problem with him, other than he lacks the ability and pace to go round defenders. He has developed into more of a right sided midfileder than winger inhis later stages of his carreer and imo has too much left to give to be offloaded just yet. Squad players like him wil be usefull. The fact he's still getting into the Argentina National team says enough to me.

Either my keyboard has a bug, or I type much more than i realise, sorry for the essay. I'm just passionate ;) I do appreciate your points ross.

YNWA! {Ed007's Note - Write/rant away mate, no problem lol}

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 20:11:40
Also players like Cahill and Young are gonna cost 15-20 million and I think there is better, younger and more talented players who would cost as much

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 20:13:25
"I will support any player that Kenny buys, but imo there are better options available than the players mentioned, I don't think that is being naive, Liverpool will never spend like Chelsea and City, it is all about finding the right balance. Ross"

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Liverpool will never spend like Chelski and City and therefore cannot buy all the 'big' name players people are hoping for. My point is you do not need big signings, you just need players to fit your club and that is why I think people are often naive when looking at potential transfers. I agree it is about finding the right balance.

I think Charlie Adam is a great player, his range of passing would assist Carroll and balls down the line for our new wingers we hopefully buy in the summer. He also provides corners which wud frees up Gerrard and Meireless to be waiting to smash in any loose balls and can also take free kicks and penalties to back up Suarez and Gerrard for injuries/ form etc.

Cheers for your comment Ross, what is your view on Adam? Or any of the Eds or other people reading?

Red Chris {Ed007's Note - Ask people mate, it is not advisable to get me started on Adam, never good enough for a big team NEVER!!! I'm not a LFC man but a club your size should be aiming higher than Adam}

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 20:14:14
Re : Lfc greatest ever manager posts -
I don't know how old the lads were posting on the above earlier. But I say youngish in their potential defence. Because Bill Shankly is the greatest ever person associated with this club. And that is beyond doubt and argument.
KB

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 20:04:22
Hi ed where are all the Lennon and Bale rumours coming from are they made up. Personally I would take Bale and I can beleive we will go for him because tottenham need to sell but i think Lennon is awful he just another babel a player with pace. {Ed007's Note - Probably just like you said, rumours}

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 19:56:59
Does anyone seriously think players like Enrique, Young, Marveaux, Adam will push us to the top 4 next season, let alone the title? Surely there are better class of players out there who want to play for us, no?

SingRed
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Amen to that SingRed - I'm with you mate - I'd also like to add Cahill, Parker and Jarvis to the list.

LIVERPRES

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You are both completely wrong and naive. All the players you have talked about would be great signings that are highly sort after and we would extremely fortunate to sign any of them!

You do not need 'big' name signings to win anything, how much have Man City and Chelski won this year?

What you need is players who fit the positions you need in your team. Look at Torres, Kaka, Shevchenko, Balotelli, Veron, Hargreaves to name a few 'big' name signings which completely failed.

You will be v. disappointed if you expect/ want 'big' name signings this summer and you should see the quality in players like Adam, Cahill, Jarvis or Enrique. Instead of whining that they are not well known enough players for the almighty reds, you should trust King Kenny and support 100%a anyone we buy :)
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I will support any player that Kenny buys, but imo there are better options available than the players mentioned, I don't think that is being naive, Liverpool will never spend like Chelsea and City, it is all about finding the right balance. Ross

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 19:52:39
Does anyone know if the new owners are currently or planning on using tht sabermetrics in order to find players, as im not sure tht technique was used in the purchases of suarez and carroll but thts turned out fantastically
lfc4lifeynwa {Ed002's Note - Sabermetrics is a baseball tool. There are no data sets for football. There are plenty of other stats but they do not work in an equivalent manner (Opta, Castrol etc.).}

i see ty u ed

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 19:50:14
We have great talent such as Flanagan, Suso, Sterling, Coady etc to come through.

I would be more than happy with 5 signings in the summer and we'd make top four next season. Marvuaex is hopefully already tied up so finally someone who can play wide.

I'd be glad with
D. Santon (plays both full back positions)
S.Kjaer a much needed centre back.
K. Benzema rumoured to already be agreed.
S. Defour classy young centre mid and better than Adam.
S. Cazorla quality wide player.

With these plus some of our current first team and the youngsters we would be a very strong squad.

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 19:32:30
Ed do you know if we are showing any interest in Santi Cazorla? Would be a good signing for the flank. {Ed002's Note - None that I know of.}

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 19:36:11
Summer signings for me wouldn't include overpriced British players such as Young, Adam and Cahill etc, I think we should go for the below.

S. Kjaer (cheaper than Cahill).
S. Cazorla better than Young.
S. Defour or Ever Banega both better than Adam.

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 19:25:32
I don't expect many unexpected sales. Only players out on loan, excluding Pacheco, Ayala, Mavinga and Amoo.
Sale: Jones, Konchesky, Darby, Ecclestone, Aquilani, Degen, El Zhar, Insua and also from the current squad; Kyriakgos, Jovanovic and Poulsen.

Reason i think this is because Henry said the squad has poor depth so selling lots of our squad players would make no sense. We need a big squad so we can compete on all fronts (F.A cup and Carling Cup + Maybe Europe as well as League). High earners Maxi, Cole and Aurelio will be given one more year to prove themselves(Maxi Form)(Aurelio Fitness)(Cole Form and Fitness), mainly because nobody else would pay their wages!

YNWA! (Adam)
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Henry also said about the wage bill, so I doubt these players will be loaned out. I think Henry will be looking to sell these players and Cole and Maxi will also be sold. Ross

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 19:23:34
For me I'd prefer the following arriving this summer one or two are long shots but here's hoping.

S. Defour Liege.
S. Kjaer Wolfsburg.
A. Sanchez or E. Hazard (25-30 million marquee singing)
K. Benzema Real Madrid or J. Pastore
E. Banega Valencia.
D. Santon Inter (possibly use Aqualani in deal)
S. Marvuaex (signed).

I think the above covers all areas and would add depth to cover injuries, loss of form and suspensions. We could even challenge for title with these and they are all young.

Ed would you take the above and do you think likely including Aqua used in a deal with an Italian team?

{Ed002's Note - I think there is a great deal of wishful thinking if you are expecting Hazard, Sanchez, Pastore and similar to be playing for Liverpool next season. I expext Aquilani to move to Juventus so any deal for Davide Santon would probably need to be in hard cash.}

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 19:04:24
{Ed002's Note - I know the "Liverpool Way" used to be to do things behind closed doors - I understand the "New Liverpool Way" is to publicise all dealings on Norwegian television.}
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It was only Mr Thompson that disclosed the information about Enrique. And I am sure he won't be doing that again. Ross

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 19:08:38
Hey ed what about mata rumors is there a possibility {Ed002's Note - Perhaps there is a chance if you are a Chelsea fan.}

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 19:10:20
What about Joe Fagan, he was also very successful and you can't really put Kenny at top when you have Paisley, Shanks, and Fagan. These were amazing managers, Kenny still has a long way to go before he gets to that level. Ross

Yes, but Kenny stuck by us during our darkest hour. Yes, Fagan was a good manager but he never had to deal with one of the biggest sporting tragedy's ever. If Hillsborough never occured Kenny would not have stepped when he did. If Kenny did not step down, he would have become the greatest manager in history!

JFT96

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 18:54:37
Does anyone seriously think players like Enrique, Young, Marveaux, Adam will push us to the top 4 next season, let alone the title? Surely there are better class of players out there who want to play for us, no?

SingRed
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Amen to that SingRed - I'm with you mate - I'd also like to add Cahill, Parker and Jarvis to the list.

LIVERPRES

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You are both completely wrong and naive. All the players you have talked about would be great signings that are highly sort after and we would extremely fortunate to sign any of them!

You do not need 'big' name signings to win anything, how much have Man City and Chelski won this year?

What you need is players who fit the positions you need in your team. Look at Torres, Kaka, Shevchenko, Balotelli, Veron, Hargreaves to name a few 'big' name signings which completely failed.

You will be v. disappointed if you expect/ want 'big' name signings this summer and you should see the quality in players like Adam, Cahill, Jarvis or Enrique. Instead of whining that they are not well known enough players for the almighty reds, you should trust King Kenny and support 100%a anyone we buy :)

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 18:57:11
Couple of questions to the Ed's please:

Is Eden Hazard a left or right sided player (I do know he sometimes plays through the middle as well)?

With Kelly and Flanagan now options for Right Back; do you think Glan Johnson will play Right Mid when everyone is available next year (and we have a left back of course)?

Thanks

Hoola {Ed002's Note - Hazard can play on either wing, but won't be joining Liverpool. Flanegan may go out on loan to gain experience.}

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 18:58:21
Some good commentary on espn when hulk scored.
Lou Ferrigno eat your heart out

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 18:58:33
Ed, what do you think about Edinson Cavani or Ezequiel Lavezzi from Napoli? {Ed002's Note - Both good players but I don't see Cavani making his way to Liverpool this summer. Lavezzi may move over the summer.}

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 18:58:56
Does anyone know if the new owners are currently or planning on using tht sabermetrics in order to find players, as im not sure tht technique was used in the purchases of suarez and carroll but thts turned out fantastically
lfc4lifeynwa {Ed002's Note - Sabermetrics is a baseball tool. There are no data sets for football. There are plenty of other stats but they do not work in an equivalent manner (Opta, Castrol etc.).}

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 19:03:41
Hey ed, from your sources so far what players seem most likely to sign this summer ? {Ed002's Note - It is impossible to say - Marveaux would be the only one that looks to fall in to such a category.}

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 18:48:28
Who do you think our best manager ever is? On paper (by trophies won) it is:
1st Paisley
2nd Dalglish
3rd Bill Shankly
4th Gerrard Houllier
5th Rafa Benitez
6th Tom Watson


1st Dalglish - Steered us through Hillsborough which says it all as well as winning numerous trophies.

2nd Paisley - Our most successful manager and the man who brought in the King.

3rd Shanks - The man who started it all.

4th Rafa - Highest points tally in a season ever, Champions League, FA Cup and kept Steven Gerrard at L.F.C.

5th Andre Villas Boas - The man who started the Liverpool Revolution and won 100's of trophies during his tenure!
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What about Joe Fagan, he was also very successful and you can't really put Kenny at top when you have Paisley, Shanks, and Fagan. These were amazing managers, Kenny still has a long way to go before he gets to that level. Ross

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 18:46:10
Anyone watching porto vs spartak moscow?
My god Mcgeady is carp, how anyone can link him with Liverpool is beyond me. Hulk, Falcao and Guarin are amazing

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 18:40:47
So we have a new home GK kit; Black with neon orange embroidery. A new outfield away kit; Charcoal Grey with silver and red embroidery.
So the home out field kit will stay the same, 100% red. The away GK kit will stay pale grey. What of the alternate kit? We cannot have what is effectively a black away kit and a black alternate kit can we? Even though the current alternate kit has luminous yellow embroidery, they are too similar. Bring back the Green and White of the Fowler Era for the alternate i say!
What colours would you like to see for the new alternate kit, Ed? Other posters?
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The real madrid away kit looks nice, we could model our on that. Ross

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 18:36:49
14 Apr 2011 04:58:43
Rumour has it that Andre Villa Boas manager of FC Porto has signed a pre-agreement with Liverpool. According to caughtoffside.com, he was approached by Roma but told them he could not join because he has made terms with Liverpool. Do you think this fella can take Liverpool on top ed?

YNWA

{Ed002's Note - Liverpool have not come to any sort of agreement with Andre Villas Boas to become manager.}
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Apparently this story is widely known and talked about about on the continent.
Maybe Liverpool have some kind of agreement with Andre Villas Boas that keeps him out of the clutches of other clubs until not this summer but summer 2012.
{Ed002's Note - I shall re-iterate. Liverpool have not come to any sort of agreement with Andre Villas Boas to become manager. Andre has also confirmed this himself.}

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 18:25:25
{Ed002's Note - It would have been me mentioning Dmitri Payet. I would not expect Arda to have been discounted because they club has more money to spend - as I am not certain it has a vast pot of gold. Arda will make a move in the summer - Atletico madrid and Valencia are the interested parties. I am a little unsure why Liverpool are not also vying for his signature.}

I hope Liverpool make a offer anyways and who knows, maybe it's going on behind the scenes or might go on behind the scenes come summer, really good player, thanks for clearing it up ed.

{Ed002's Note - I know the "Liverpool Way" used to be to do things behind closed doors - I understand the "New Liverpool Way" is to publicise all dealings on Norwegian television.}

Corkpoolred

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 18:26:17
14 Apr 2011 18:17:34
Ive been doing my own bit of scouting and players i like the look of are
simon kjaer
oscar wendt
ever banega
niclaus gaitan
balas dzudzsak
ricky van wolfsfinkle


i no most of these players have been linked but what the hay {Ed002's Note - They all look to be possible or even viable options.}

Simon Kjaer Banega dzudzsak look great to me would love them on board

Square tomato

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 18:27:53
14 Apr 2011 17:50:59
Ed do you know if we have any scouts at the
PSV vs Benfica game tonight?

Square tomato

{Ed002's Note - I don't know - but I would suspect that there will be someone there. Atletico Madrid do have someone in attendance to check on the progress being made by Eduardo Salvio is is likely to return as Aguero's replacement.}

Where is Aguero off to Ed?

{Ed002's Note - Could be one of several clubs - the problem remains his wages, but I do think he will leave in the summer.}

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 18:29:31
The metaphorical recipe of success, in football terms atleast, a manager that loves the club, check, tactically aware, check and a group of players that is equallyl comfortable against barcelona as say; stoke, on a cold tuesday evening in november. Thats the solidity and ability we must aspire toward and the kind of thinking that should be key in the minds of messrs kk and commoli. I for one think that with a little luck this is definitely achievable. Good times ahead, i can feel it once kenny signs we'll all be smiling. Ryan

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 18:14:25
So we have a new home GK kit; Black with neon orange embroidery. A new outfield away kit; Charcoal Grey with silver and red embroidery.
So the home out field kit will stay the same, 100% red. The away GK kit will stay pale grey. What of the alternate kit? We cannot have what is effectively a black away kit and a black alternate kit can we? Even though the current alternate kit has luminous yellow embroidery, they are too similar. Bring back the Green and White of the Fowler Era for the alternate i say!
What colours would you like to see for the new alternate kit, Ed? Other posters?

YNWA! (Adam)

{Ed002's Note - I have set my heart on a floral top with lilac gingham shorts.}

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 17:58:06
Just read a great piece on espn.co.uk by norman hubbard about charlie adam, now i'll admit i was one of the fans that wanted charlie in but after reading this artcile i'm definetly swaying the other way, on another note i've got a feeling we'll see mourinho back at chelski this summer so expect a bid of around £20m for gerrard as everyone knows torres isn't half the player without gerrard behind him, i won't be to upset if we take £15m and sturridge.
paul

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 18:04:43
14 Apr 2011 17:05:16
14 Apr 2011 16:35:23
Who do you think our best manager ever is? On paper (by trophies won) it is:
1st Paisley
2nd Dalglish
3rd Bill Shankly
4th Gerrard Houllier
5th Rafa Benitez
6th Tom Watson


1st Dalglish - Steered us through Hillsborough which says it all as well as winning numerous trophies.

2nd Paisley - Our most successful manager and the man who brought in the King.

3rd Shanks - The man who started it all.

4th Rafa - Highest points tally in a season ever, Champions League, FA Cup and kept Steven Gerrard at L.F.C.

5th Andre Villas Boas - The man who started the Liverpool Revolution and won 100's of trophies during his tenure!

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 18:05:45
Ed001's Note - I wouldn't have him back, he is not good enough, never did achieve his potential due to his greed.}

@ Ed sour grapes here i feel.
Never achieved his potential ???

Top goalscorer for liverpool from 97-04, while the great fowler was left in his shadow.
He won young player of the year and senior player of the year awards while at liverpool.
Helped liverpool to the treble in 2001 won the Balon d'Or same year.
In the top ten of liverpools all time goalscorers.
Youngest ever player to score for liverpool.

I know he is not the same player now but he achieved and won plenty for liverpool. The guy had ambition and wanted to experience something different in his career, that's not greed.

{Ed002's Note - From another perspective, he would command high wages and his insurance costs would be right at the top end given his recent history of injuries. As such, I think it would make little or no financial sense to take him back.}


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No defo greed, he was drain on Newcastle and thought he was bigger than Liverpool.We don't need another sick note! And having met him a couple of times his arrogance is asstounding he does'nt get these attributes from his dad who had more time for us than Owen GYRED

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 17:54:19
Ed! y my post was not put up in banter page. . .

{Ed002's Note - It was not posted because we do not want to advocate disruptive behaviour at all. It will only end in tears and a bunch of abuse.}

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 17:50:59
Ed do you know if we have any scouts at the
PSV vs Benfica game tonight?

Square tomato

{Ed002's Note - I don't know - but I would suspect that there will be someone there. Atletico Madrid do have someone in attendance to check on the progress being made by Eduardo Salvio is is likely to return as Aguero's replacement.}

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 17:43:25
Would it be a good idea to try and ship Agger out? I know he's relatively young and decent but he's injured most of the time, would it not make more sense to invest in someone as good, but fitter?

Thoughts ed? {Ed002's Note - I would hang on to him.}

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 17:43:59
I have a question for the Ed, When Kenny was hired by Rafa and after awhile as one of the Eds stated that Kenny ear marked Arda Turan as the man to solve our width problems and also apparently he told Roy Hodgson about the exact same player, now that Kenny is manager, do you think that the speculation has went away because maybe Kenny only recommended this guy to previous manager because of the previous owners being tight with funds and he was the best (in his eyes) available for the wing? And now that we have new owners willing to spend more, that he will look elsewhere because he has more cash??

Corkpoolred {Ed002's Note - The previous owners were not tight with funds as you put it. They provided very significant financial support to Benitez.}

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 17:34:56
Of all the players we're being linked with atm, this is the team i hope for next season.

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Kelly- - - - Sakho- - - - - Carragher- - - -Enrique
- - - - - - Meireles- - - - - Lucas- - - - - - -
Payet- - - - - - - - Suarez- - - - - -Dzsudzsak
- - - - - - - - - - - Carroll- - - - - - - - - -

Bench: Douchez, Johnson, Skrtel, Spearing, Gerrard, Marveaux, Kuyt.

Wickham; Agger; Aurelio; J Cole; Pacheco; Maxi; Wilson; N'Gog; Suso; Sterling; Shelvey; Coady; Irwin; Flanagan; Ayala; Hansen; Gulacsi; Bouzanis; Mendy; Ince; Amoo; Wisdom; Bruna; Robinson; Mavinga; Roberts; Saric; Thomas; Morgan.

That'd be a good team, without changing too many players. 8 Signings.

Sakho(PSG) - £10-12m
Enrique(Newcastle) - £8-10m
Payet(Saint-Etienne) - £10-14m
Dzsudzsak(PSV) - £12-14m
Marveaux(Rennes) - Free Transfer
Douchez(Rennes) - Free Transfer
Wickham(Ipswich) - £10m
Thomas(Coventry) - Loan Permanent - £500k-£2m

I don't expect many unexpected sales. Only players out on loan, excluding Pacheco, Ayala, Mavinga and Amoo.
Sale: Jones, Konchesky, Darby, Ecclestone, Aquilani, Degen, El Zhar, Insua and also from the current squad; Kyriakgos, Jovanovic and Poulsen.

Reason i think this is because Henry said the squad has poor depth so selling lots of our squad players would make no sense. We need a big squad so we can compete on all fronts (F.A cup and Carling Cup + Maybe Europe as well as League). High earners Maxi, Cole and Aurelio will be given one more year to prove themselves(Maxi Form)(Aurelio Fitness)(Cole Form and Fitness), mainly because nobody else would pay their wages!

YNWA! (Adam)

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 17:31:25
I would not be interested in us signing Adam or Young as there far better players around than these and arguably cheaper.

For Adam who think would go for possibly 10 maybe even 12 million would rather see one of the following.
E. Banega
S. Defour
Both I think would roughly cost the same but these two are younger and technically more gifted admittedly they are unproven, but i could see either adapting well to our league.

Instead of Young who may cost 15-18 million I would prefer one of following.
S. Cazorla
J. Mata.
A. Sanchez.
E. Hazard.
I know some of these may cost more but again technically more gifted than Young as I don't rate the fella at all.

Couldn't agree with you more. .i think Adam and Young are both good players but Adam and Young or Banega and Sanchez. .i would snap your hand off.

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 17:31:43
Balasz Dzsudzsak?

Any chance Ed.
Also who do you expect us to make bids for. (people we have watched lots).

Finally, who looks the most likely at this stage mate. Obviously Marveaux, but who else semms possible, maybe 7/ 10 or above?

Thanks
Burnsy

(P.S- I do not think many people would agree on a 'floral kit' but it sounds an intresting idea!) {Ed002's Note - It would be speculation for me to say who is most likely to be at Anfield next season. Sure, Sylvain Marveaux is most likely and we know the positions that are going to be filled. As to the players I can offer no more than I do in responses to posts unfortunately.}

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 17:20:44
Hi Ed,
Just wondering the liklehood of the following players, as at one point or another, they were all close. Are they all still the same (?/ 10).

A Young
C Adam
S Marveaux,

Also, is Payet the most likely winger, and sakho the most liklely CB. Also do you know anything about a move by us for Enrique?

Finally, do you like the new away kit?

Thanks
Burnsy {Ed002's Note - 6, 7, 9. Payet is possible. I do not know of any firm deal for Enrique. I generally have no opinion on kits but I find dark colors generally pretty depressing and I would much rather see them in something cheerful - perhaps even floral.}

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 17:22:56
I can see where people are coming from saying we need to buy players with PL experience , but when you buy players from abroad there's a buzz about that.
Take suarez and Carroll for example , there was a massive buzz about suarez joining.
So in the summer I hope we do buy a big name from abroad and not just stick with PL players.

LAVERS

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 17:13:34
Hey eds
whats the situation with injurys to johnson can we expect to c him back at the emirates r back at all this season, and what about kelly any news on him?
tanx
fagan81 {Ed002's Note - Kelly is fit apparently - as for the other crocks:

G Johnson Hamstring Injury 9th May 11
D Agger Knee Injury Jun 11
S Gerrard Gilmores Groin 31st May 11
J Shelvey Knee Injury 15th May 11
}

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 17:13:55
2011/ 12 Team will look like this accordin to my Brother:


Reina
Johnson Kelly Agger Coentrao

Lucas Gerrard
Meireles
Suarez Mata
Carroll

Subs:
Gulasci, Skrtel, Carra, Kuyt, Pacheco, Benzema and Young.

KopEnd

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 17:07:24
I would not be interested in us signing Adam or Young as there far better players around than these and arguably cheaper.

For Adam who think would go for possibly 10 maybe even 12 million would rather see one of the following.
E. Banega
S. Defour
Both I think would roughly cost the same but these two are younger and technically more gifted admittedly they are unproven, but i could see either adapting well to our league.

Instead of Young who may cost 15-18 million I would prefer one of following.
S. Cazorla
J. Mata.
A. Sanchez.
E. Hazard.
I know some of these may cost more but again technically more gifted than Young as I don't rate the fella at all.

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 17:05:14
{Ed002's Note - You are focusing on a team whereas you should be thinking about a squad. I expect that the young lad Flanagan may get out on loan.}

When you say that it sounds quite obvious, I suppose Kelly & Johnson will just have to get used to not playing every week.

many thanks

Luigi Riva

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 17:05:16
14 Apr 2011 16:35:23
Who do you think our best manager ever is? On paper (by trophies won) it is:
1st Paisley
2nd Dalglish
3rd Bill Shankly
4th Gerrard Houllier
5th Rafa Benitez
6th Tom Watson


1st Dalglish
2nd Paisley
3rd Shanks
4th Rafa

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 16:51:08
14 Apr 2011 15:47:23
Ed, do you think we should cash in on glen johnson since we have flanagan and kelly in this position?

We could get at least £15m for johnson {Ed002's Note - I don't expect him to be sold.}

Ed02 in respect to the above i was wondering if we would sell Johnson because I don't see how it will work with both Kelly & Johnson & now Flano coming through (although he probably won't be a regular just yet). so if Johnson isn't to be sold will Kelly be used a bit more as a centre back or are thet both to be rotated?

Luigi Riva

{Ed002's Note - You are focusing on a team whereas you should be thinking about a squad. I expect that the young lad Flanagan may get out on loan.}

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 16:41:14
Question for the Ed's:

Is Centre Back a priority? I've read a few articles today (mostly from our friends The Mirror) linking Gary Cahill and Mamadou Sakho. . We have Martin Kelly, Carragher, Kyrgiakos, Agger, Skrtel, Wilson and Ayala who all play at CB.
If we were to get another CB we'll have to get rid of at least 2 of these players. {Ed002's Note - I am not sure that all of the existing players will be there next season.}

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 16:38:52
Somebody please tell me if krancjar isn't starting at spurs why does he think hes gona walk onto our team ?

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Because spurs have wingers like Bale and Lennon, and Playmakers like Van Der Vaart and Modric. His twobest postions. We have wingers like . . ummmm. . I'll get back to you. We have playmakers like. . possibly Meireles in that category? Gerrard?

At this moment, yes, he would walk into our team. Whether or not he would after the summer when the owners have dug deep into there pockets is another question entirely ;)

YNWA!

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 16:35:23
Who do you think our best manager ever is? On paper (by trophies won) it is:
1st Paisley
2nd Dalglish
3rd Bill Shankly
4th Gerrard Houllier
5th Rafa Benitez
6th Tom Watson

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 16:23:23
Somebody please tell me if krancjar isn't starting at spurs why does he think hes gona walk onto our team ?

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 16:18:41
Why waste our time trying to get ashley young when there is a better and cheaper player in Villa Park in the form of marc albrighton?

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He isn't cheaper and we want a left winger - Mc

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 16:18:43
Liverpool will be busy in the summer liverpool will get a new stadium with k.dalglish gets a new 5 year contract and the owners will buy left back insua(back from loan) and a mid like honda, lennon and bale and 3 strikers as benzema, bojan and m.owen al this for 55 million cmon liverpool we need some work to do

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 16:10:08
Team for next season



reina

g.johnson carragher agger enrinque


lennon gerrard honda young

suarez carroll

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 16:02:05
"liverpool will miss out on c.adam as hes goin to man u or spurs but we will buy honda, young, lennon and bale we will go back 1st for sure yeeesssss!"

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 15:57:43
It may be a bit soon for Andre Villa-Baos to move here. but if he can pursued two players from porto to come with him (Hulk and Ronaldo) i would prefer him. Especially Hulk is powerful, pacey and with electrifying shots. he can play either at wings or can form a three way striking force with suarez and caroll.
As far as Kenny is concerned, now that he brought the stability we needed, the next step is to move us to that class where you need modern game intelligence to build a classy squad. so i prefer him leave holding his king status before the fans turn against him if things won't go as expectation. mind you, we loved his management because he brought us all but only if the board is convinced that they found a world class manager for a long term. ED i hear you saying we have never made a pre-contract agreement with villa-boas. but do you think it may be possible they decided to hire him even before Kenny was brought in as a manager? {Ed001's Note - nope.}

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 15:46:59
Liverpool will be signing Young, Adam, Cahill, Enrique, Benzema and another winger, Cazorla / Payet / Elia / Dzsudzsak are the ones we're interested in, but things can change. Also its not M'Vila we've been watching, its Rennes' GK Douchez as a backup for Reina on a free.

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 15:25:43
Ed what wingers do you think there is most chance of us signing ? Cheers . {Ed002's Note - Marveaux, possibly Young, possibly Payet.}

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 15:29:33
The basis of the success Rafa benitez had at LFC was his ability to attract spainish players to LFC.
If he was still LFC manager, then LFC would stand a very good chance of signing Llorente, Mata and various other spainish players. {Ed002's Note - But he is not.}

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 15:31:27
Why waste our time trying to get ashley young when there is a better and cheaper player in Villa Park in the form of marc albrighton?

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 15:32:22
Sorry to disagree with a chelsea fan( Ed 02) How can you say Rush was our best ever striker because of goals scored.He played a lot more games than some of the other in the list. He also had different players supplying him with chances.Who is to say that Roger Hunt alongside Dalglish would not have scored more.If john Aldridge had Rushies Anfield career, he too, could have scored more.If you asked me which of that list in there prime I would choose to play in the team now, then it would be Dalglish, every time.So it not easy to claim who was our best ever striker.

{Ed002's Note - I have absolutely no idea what you are talking about. I did not say anything of the sort.}

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 15:25:36
Read on tribal that villa are demanding £25M for ashley young do u think he is worth it .i think v should get some world class player if v r ready 2 spend that much money on wing
what do u think ed

vivek {Ed002's Note - As I have said repeatedly I am not convinced by the player and not as sure as some that his transfer to Liverpool is all but doen.}
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14 Apr 2011 15:25:00
Hi all!
Excitement abounds as the summer approaches. For the first time in, we'll talk footy, outgoings, potential arrivals. We'll await and receive with great excitement new arrivals when they're announced on the website, look forward to seeing them being unveiled, watch and follow them as they bed in during the preseason, give them all a great welcome at Anfield when we play a friendly there.

We'll anticipate the new season with an excitement, optimism and desire never before present for years. No more fretting about crippling interest payments. No more worrying about Hicks and Gillet pulling the plug. No more unproductive windows.

I don't know about you folks, but I'm extremely excited about the summer. I want this season over as in yesterday.
We've great owners who want exactly what we do: success for this club, and are prepared to do whatever's necessary to bring that about.
We've players who want to be here and, finally, fans who are united.

We'll at last busy ourselves rejoicing at this team rather than worrying if Torres, Gerrard are happy or not, whether or not they'll stay. At last we're at a position where we can say: "if ya want out, ya know where the door is" and not be bothered.

As for who we'll sign, it's all up in the air I think. Obviously, Kenny and Damien know who they want and, morever, who they can realistically get. I'm sure they're working hard.

Lots of names are being bandied about, those being watched, likely to sign and the "no chance" ones.
But lots of is speculation. I believe there'll be many a surprise this summer.
90% of the rumours not thought of now may come to fruition. Just look at Meireles. I'm sure NO one even dreamed that one, let alone predicted it.

Signings like Carroll showed how fickle nature of the window can see players previously unthought of being bought.
Also, we learn from Suarez that you can never take what a player says that seriously often times.
Just weeks before joining, wasn't he waxing lyrical about Barca and Manure?
No mention of LFC.
But look where he ended up.

Things, plans, minds, change, quickly.
Sometime last year I think Hazard stated that when he leaves Lille it would be for either Arsenal or Madrid.
Likewize Eriksen with Barca.
Some people have used that to make absolute and definitive predictions that these players then won't be moving to Anfield.

I'll tell you this. LFC ARE interested in both players and moves HAVE been made for Hazard.
Don't be surprised to see him sign as you wouldn't if he didn't.
Despite what he, and many others like him, has said, he could change his mind.

Just because Liverpool haven't declared an interest in a player doesn't mean we won't do so at another time.
There's no evidence to suggest we won't be prepared to spend another £35m on a player in the summer.

That's why I more often than not refrain from making speculations and predictions about who's "likely" or not.
Very few know what's truly going on.
E.g. during January, if memory serves, all the editors strongly believed that there wasn't really an interest in Suarez, let alone that he'd sign.
I even remember Sharkey chipping in with his own two cents, claiming that it was just the agent drumming up interest in the player, which of course was not true.

During that Suarez saga, there was this guy I was following on twitter, "I HATE TOM HICKS". Believe me, he was spot on with his info on the matter, very, very spot on. Till this day, I trust him.
The other day he tweeted that we've made "inquiries" about Coentrao. The same Coentrao that some say that we've shown "no" interest in.
And you know what? I believe him.

Regarding Sissoko and Hazard, @Jeremy did was the fella who tweeted about Comolli having met Lille chairman or whatever he is, Seydoux and Sissoko's reps (and that LFC was the only team yet after Jan to make an official move for Hazard).
And you know what, I trust him.

There's lots of things people know and DON'T know.
Making statements of fact and definitive predictions now is frankly foolish.
"There's little chance of Mata." Really? Wasn't that your opinion about Carroll moving to Anfield early Jan. I'm sure it was.

Meireles was for the better part of the summer linked to Manure. No mention of LFC whatsover. Well, we all know what happened there.

You know BUGGER ALL about who'll end up turning out for who. You DON'T know how much LFC's owners are prepared to spend. You know BUGGER ALL.
Stop trying to pass your opinions as fact, cause until they materialize, they're nothing.
Christ, if the players and managers themselves aren't as yet decided, who are you and me to second-guess them, that in a manner as though it were a fact?

Wasn't Sanchez supposed to be not interested in a move to London? I remember Editor's Note last year saying that, were Sanchez to move to the UK, United is likely.
Now we hear that he was close to joining Chelsea in Jan.

What makes people think summat like this won't happen summer? Things change.

SARed

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 15:21:52
Ross, Blair and any Ed's who've been involved, I'd like to propose we all move on. In some ways i have been right, in some ways i was wrong and was corrected, fair enough everyone does have the right ot an opinion on here. If kenny spends big this summer, fair enough, the squad does need some major investment, but i was hoping we would take it slower and do it the old fashioned why, spending a little, and achieving a lot.
Thinking about it though, we'll just fall further behind. We could perhaps spend up to £80m justifyably.
However I don't see what you have against Maxi. He isn't great, however he is a good squad player. He can do a job on the right wing, or in central midfield. He definately isn't starting XI material, but he is a good squad player in my opinion. kuyt can be a great back up striker, and Lucas will be on the back of my shirt next year.
Sorry we disagreed, and I hope we can move on, get on, and potentially become friends, or at least be civil.

YNWA! (Adam) {Ed002's Note - OK we are drawing a line under this now ....}

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 15:10:27
I find it horrible that one liverpool fan arguing with another about 'impossible' transfer targets

Liverpool v ac milan champions league final 3-0 down
thats what impossible is and we all know how that ended

*impossible is nothing*

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 15:12:42
However, when asked about this speculation in his press conference for tonight s Europa League quarter-final second leg with Spartak Moscow, Villas-Boas said: "Rumours about me joining Liverpool are a lie.

Straight from the horses mouth!

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 15:06:20
He's not our best ever striker mate. He's not even in the top 3, as that consists of Rush, Fowler and Liddell.

Blair Mayne YNWA

Blair let me just tell you that you only have one of them right.
Just shows how much you know should really get your facts right before shooting your mouth off. {Ed002's Note - All competitions: Ian Rush 346, Roger Hunt 286, Gordon Hodgson 241, Billy Liddell 228, Robbie Fowler 176, Kenny Dalglish 172, Michael Owen 158, Harry Chambers 151, Steven Gerrard 138 (21/10/2010), Jack Parkinson 130, Sam Raybould 128, Dick Forshaw 124, Ian St John 118, Jack Balmer 111, John Barnes 108, Kevin Keegan 100
}

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 14:53:52
Just looked at some stats when kk took over. we would be in 3rd place behind manc & chelsea by 2 points, just shows you why kk should be manager. just think he still needs time to get liverpool playing the way he wants them to play it don't just come over night. so next season i think kk will bring in some decent players and i honestly think we could be title contenders and we will defiantly finish in the top 4. here at lfc we are a unit unlike some other clubs splashing out loads of my to get players who don't really wanna be there but just to fill there pockets. kk won't buy players without desire and commitment.

gezza1982

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 14:56:23
I would have torres back.
agree if you appreciate all he done for us, disagree if you have no sentiment towards our best ever striker
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what a pointless exercise as he will never be coming back to LFC, Lets concentrate on Suarez, Carroll.

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 14:52:22
Blair, I undertand that you're not fickle, and that original post wasn't aimed at you, it was aimed at the people who keep posting predictions with about 15 players out and 6 in. That doesn't solve our depth issues and it certainly doesn't show us as the best supporters in the world.
We may sign 7 world class players. In which case i will be dissapointed that we have had to resort to the modern methods practiced by City and Chelsea. If we spend any more than £50m net this summer, i will be ashamed of the King tbh. Liverpool has always stood for Local Talents, academy prospects and great British talent. Now we don't even have 8 Brits in the 25 man squad, youth is not seen as an option by many, and Local Talents such as Spearing are alienated by the fans. It's becoming sad to me.
Sorry if i offended you, or sounded arrogant, but I'm just upset with the way fans are conducting themselves on here. Bill Shankly will be turning in his grave. Have you seen who stands watch over anfield even decades after his death? Shanks. A legend. Built the club from the ground up purely on work ethic and morals. No super star signings from Spain or Brazil. Just Local, and British talent.

YNWA! (Sorry Ed, its just sad)
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I totally agree with you YNWA!

But isn't that what this site is all about different people with different opinions? Then surely they can post whatever they want? No matter how stupid it sounds.

The hatred towards some of the players on here goes overboard and is uncalled for imo. But don't worry you'll get used to it. Just wait untill after our next defeat, then you'll see what i'm talking about.

Blair Mayne YNWA
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I understand where you are coming from YNWA, but the fact of the matter is the club has been run so badly in the past, and this is why we have to buy so many players this summer, And you have to admit there is a lot of dead wood at LFC right now, and they need to be sold, and to buy quality so we can have the strength in depth. We do have some great youth players coming through, but they needed to be given time. As they are not ready yet. I don't understand how you can be ashamed of Kenny if he has to spend many millions, when all he is trying to do is improve our club. and put us in a position where we can be challenging for honours again. Ross

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 14:53:03
"agree if you appreciate all he done for us, disagree if you have no sentiment towards our best ever striker"

You cannot seriously mean he is our best ever striker after just three and a bit seasons, albeit two very good ones??

Ian Rush, John Toshack, Kevin Keegan, Kenny Dalglish, Robbie Fowler, Roger Hunt, Ian St John would be tutting for a start. When you get to Karl Heinz Riedle then i think you can put Torres' name in. Showed the same amount of passion for the club, scored more goals, won the same amount of trophies.

Bob the Red

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 14:45:22
Guys don't worry your little Hearts out.!

Pepe Reina will not be Leaving Liverpool.

Liverpool will not be Bidding for David De Gea.

David De Gea will not be going anywhere near Liverpool, bar on Matchday for Manchester United.

It's done.

MPez
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Your source wouldn't be Revista La Liga would it MPez? Or have you a cousin who lives next door to De Gea in Madrid?

Blair Mayne YNWA

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 14:48:49
I would have torres back.
agree if you appreciate all he done for us, disagree if you have no sentiment towards our best ever striker
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He's not our best ever striker mate. He's not even in the top 3, as that consists of Rush, Fowler and Liddell.

Blair Mayne YNWA

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 14:49:17
Does anyone else think that we don't need ashley young, hes not a wide man and can't cross. if we are looking to sign a villa player id much rather Albrighton, hes young quick likes to beat a player and has an end product.

failing that i think Downing has matured into a decent winger who can play either wing and has a decent cross .

any thoughts fellow reds.

YNWA

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 14:51:15
Big changes to be made in the summer as Henry clearly knows the current squad is no were near title contenders. expect all the deadwood to be replaced by quality.

Outs
Degen 1m
Insua 3m
Konchesky 2m
El Zahr 3m
Poulson 2m
Aquilani 14m
Maxi 2m
Ngog 4m

Ins
Sacko 12m
Jarvis 7m
Mata 22m
Payet 10m
Adam 8m
Martinez 13m
Benzema 23m

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 14:41:49
I would have torres back.
agree if you appreciate all he done for us, disagree if you have no sentiment towards our best ever striker

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 14:33:33
Is ben smith from the times a good source or reliable ed?? {Ed002's Note - I don't know him at all, so it is not possible for me to answer.}

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 14:32:04
Blair, I undertand that you're not fickle, and that original post wasn't aimed at you, it was aimed at the people who keep posting predictions with about 15 players out and 6 in. That doesn't solve our depth issues and it certainly doesn't show us as the best supporters in the world.
We may sign 7 world class players. In which case i will be dissapointed that we have had to resort to the modern methods practiced by City and Chelsea. If we spend any more than £50m net this summer, i will be ashamed of the King tbh. Liverpool has always stood for Local Talents, academy prospects and great British talent. Now we don't even have 8 Brits in the 25 man squad, youth is not seen as an option by many, and Local Talents such as Spearing are alienated by the fans. It's becoming sad to me.
Sorry if i offended you, or sounded arrogant, but I'm just upset with the way fans are conducting themselves on here. Bill Shankly will be turning in his grave. Have you seen who stands watch over anfield even decades after his death? Shanks. A legend. Built the club from the ground up purely on work ethic and morals. No super star signings from Spain or Brazil. Just Local, and British talent.

YNWA! (Sorry Ed, its just sad)
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I totally agree with you YNWA!

But isn't that what this site is all about different people with different opinions? Then surely they can post whatever they want? No matter how stupid it sounds.

The hatred towards some of the players on here goes overboard and is uncalled for imo. But don't worry you'll get used to it. Just wait untill after our next defeat, then you'll see what i'm talking about.

Blair Mayne YNWA

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 14:26:18
"11 Apr 2011 18:26:34
Little Jon Flanagan starting.

Bob the Red."

To the chef kd7 YNWA JFT96. You could be right. I may have lost an hour somehow thinking it was 17.00? I'm going to back to my gaffer and asking for an hour's overtime! I could've sworn it was 17.00????

Bob the Red

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 14:23:35
I don't think we should sell Lucas or Kuyt, I think they are good squad players, and I am sure will be very useful next season, The problem is when you look at the side we are lacking real quality, so we need to bring players in, so we will need to get rid of the deadwood. And I struggle to see how you think Maxi deserves a place in the squad, he has a couple of good games and that is it. And I don't think Johnson will be going back to right back as once Kelly is fit, I think he will always start in that position. I have not seen anyone asking we buy De Gea, unless Reina asks for a transfer. I also think it is a bit unfair to have a pop at Gerrard, due to the fact that Cappello kept him on in the friendly when he was injured which ruined his season. Ross
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Dear Mr YNWA!

This is exactly what i would have responded to your post mate. Ross here has pointed out everything that is wrong with your post/ opinions.

Seriously Maxi? Maxi has been our worse performer this season. Even ahead of Poulson and Konchesky because he's had more games. You have a go at people for slating Lucas and Kuyt. Then in the same sentence you have a go at an injured Gerrard?

My own views is we should not ridicule any of our players. But as you know people have different opinions and are entitled to post their opinions.

As for Cyber Bullying mate. If you go through the archives, i get more sh*ep than anyone (and rightly so).

Blair Mayne YNWA

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 14:18:28
Blair, I undertand that you're not fickle, and that original post wasn't aimed at you, it was aimed at the people who keep posting predictions with about 15 players out and 6 in. That doesn't solve our depth issues and it certainly doesn't show us as the best supporters in the world.
We may sign 7 world class players. In which case i will be dissapointed that we have had to resort to the modern methods practiced by City and Chelsea. If we spend any more than £50m net this summer, i will be ashamed of the King tbh. Liverpool has always stood for Local Talents, academy prospects and great British talent. Now we don't even have 8 Brits in the 25 man squad, youth is not seen as an option by many, and Local Talents such as Spearing are alienated by the fans. It's becoming sad to me.
Sorry if i offended you, or sounded arrogant, but I'm just upset with the way fans are conducting themselves on here. Bill Shankly will be turning in his grave. Have you seen who stands watch over anfield even decades after his death? Shanks. A legend. Built the club from the ground up purely on work ethic and morals. No super star signings from Spain or Brazil. Just Local, and British talent.

YNWA! (Sorry Ed, its just sad)

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 14:11:26
To bob the red . . . . . .flanno was only told he was playin by the king 2 hours before kick-off which was 6 oclock . . the chef kd7 YNWA JFT96

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 14:07:21
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I don't think we should sell Lucas or Kuyt, I think they are good squad players, and I am sure will be very useful next season, The problem is when you look at the side we are lacking real quality, so we need to bring players in, so we will need to get rid of the deadwood. And I struggle to see how you think Maxi deserves a place in the squad, he has a couple of good games and that is it. And I don't think Johnson will be going back to right back as once Kelly is fit, I think he will always start in that position. I have not seen anyone asking we buy De Gea, unless Reina asks for a transfer. I also think it is a bit unfair to have a pop at Gerrard, due to the fact that Cappello kept him on in the friendly when he was injured which ruined his season. Ross

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 14:10:37
Ross how is 2 Suarez up front not Creative? Link up play would be almost psychic. Kuyt can be creative, and Glen Johnson certainly can too. Having a worker like Kuyt in front of him allows him to go Forward. Solid Midfield. Hardworking, good tackling and great passing Lucas. Reliable old Carragher. And then Pepe, the greatest Goalie to grace the shirt since Clemence.

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 13:59:03
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{Ed002's Note - I am going to let this go, but we need to get back to playing much more nicely.}
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He started it Ed. lol

Blair Mayne YNWA

"Post Scriptum" I'm not fickle mate.

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 13:55:43
Liverpoolfc.tv/video/Features/Behind-scenes-a-25659.php3

Wear your pride. Show your passion. Support your club.

YNWA!

P.S. Charcoal Grey! Not Black :

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 13:43:14
On a funny note on the work computer clicked on the Manchester United rumours and its can't be acessed as it contains "obscene and offensive content" made me chucckle YNWA P.S the new away kit looks great ;)

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 13:44:31
What's most pleasing is that we're finally getting good young players from the Academy - the future is good! SingRed

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 13:26:41
Top goalscorer for liverpool from 97-04, while the great fowler was left in his shadow.
He won young player of the year and senior player of the year awards while at liverpool.
Helped liverpool to the treble in 2001 won the Balon d'Or same year.
In the top ten of liverpools all time goalscorers.
Youngest ever player to score for liverpool.

I know he is not the same player now but he achieved and won plenty for liverpool. The guy had ambition and wanted to experience something different in his career, that's not greed.

{Ed002's Note - From another perspective, he would command high wages and his insurance costs would be right at the top end given his recent history of injuries. As such, I think it would make little or no financial sense to take him back.}

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Never mind the financial difficulties or injury problems! He is a Judas. What he did when he went to Real Madrid was unacceptable, leaving for half his value with us unable to get a replacement cos he wanted to win the champions league (ha, wrong year to leave). Plus, he is now a manc! He clearly has no respect for Liverpool, he just wants to come back now his career has gone down the toilet. He always prioritised England over Liverpool and wouldn't try when there was an England game was coming up incase he got injured. You cannot compare him to Robbie Fowler, he is God, he loved the club and the fans always loved him more than they did Owen. We should't ever have Owen back! We wouldn't have Torres back either so why would we take Owen back?

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 13:28:36
Blair Mayne. I really don't think there's any need for that kind of language directed specifically at one person. That is in fact Cyber Bullying. Your spelling is of little importance to me, It was a one off joke, and I'd like it if you would try to move on.
I said 'End of' because it is annoying me how this current team is the 2nd most consistent in the league under Kenny, yet people still persist to change at least 6 positions. Imagine you are a Liverpool player, you take a peak at this site, and see that despite a Brilliant performance, people are putting you in the reserves for next season, behind unproven foreigners with no passion for the club. Kuyt, Lucas and Carragher all seem to be the main victims of this, yet we all stand by Gerrard who has this season managed to imprint his backside on the treatment table, got a red card that cost us staying in the FA cup, and scored hardly any goals and created relatively none. You all put Maxi up for sale, he has created the most un-converted chances in the Premiership this year. I think we have to blame Torres for his looking bad. Lucas and Kuyt can demolish United and you fickle fans still decide they will be dropped to the reserves or sold next year. Reina has some malicious rumours circling around that aren't true, created by a rodent from Bulgaria. All of a sudden we all want De Gea etc. And now we can name 20 better keepers off the top of our head? Who. I can name two. Casillas and Julio Caesar. Other than that he is the best you could hope for. Johnson has been amazing for us this year, and we all want him dropped to the reserves for some reason. Skrtel has been our mosr reliable defender all year, playing in every game. We don't even want him in the shirt now! Cut the current players some slack, they've beaten Chelsea, Man Utd, Man City, and drawn with Arsenal. They are good enough for the Top 4 already. We just need a few wingers and a proper left back so Johnson can move back to his real position.
I'm sorry if you think I'm arrogant for being a proper fan, who cares not about speculation, but just supports the players who are on the pitch!

YNWA! (Well, Blair might)

{Ed002's Note - I am going to let this go, but we need to get back to playing much more nicely.}

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 13:33:43
Xabi's coming home

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 13:07:27
Contrary to what an awful lot of people are posting I have been informed we are very very unlikely to sign Cahill, Adam or Young. No formal bid or pre-contract has been made for Enrique however I do expect him to be signed in summer. Marveaux and Jarvis are likely to be brought in to add width. A close eye is being kept on Affelay and Adam Johnson however as much as I admire these players think it is unlikely we will get them in summer. Sakho is another player who will possibly sign in summer as I have previously mentioned. That's all I have at the moment.

-Al-

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 13:10:26
We should change the clubs name to France FC.

- - - - - - - - - - - -Lloris- - - - - - - - - - -
- - - Mexes- - - - - -Sakho- - - -Clichy- - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - M'Vila- - - - - - - - - - -
Payet- - - -Matuidi- - - - - Sissoko- - Marveaux
- - - - - - N'Gog- - - - - - Benzema- - - - - -

Didier Deschamps.

Fantastique! Plus de Francais! Por favour!
J'adore ca!

Tu n'avais pas marche seul !
Nous Etre France FC!

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 13:14:25
The team next year?



Suarez Carrol

Young G.Johnson


Adam Gerrard


Enrique G.Cahill Carra Kelly

. . . . . .

I do think we will struggle without a keeper tho.

LAVERS
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I think he is playing with a rush goalie. Ross

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 13:17:43
I saw it on the lfc website mate. That if spurs failed to make champs league next year, they would consider sellin bale for 30mil+, with united and Liverpool very interested. Also, been reading that new York times is our second biggest shareholder or something. Do people like lebron or new York times put money into squad investment or what? I'm not really sure how it works?!

{Ed002's Note - Bale will not be moving to Liverpool this season. Do not expect LeBron James of the NY Times to be providing funding for squad investment.}
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Maybe it is just me, but I can't see the attraction in signing Bale, He is a good player, but he will never be considered to be a world class player in my opinion. And after last nights performance, I think he should think about being a actor. Ross

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 13:17:58
{Ed002's Note - I am guessing you have too much time on your hands today.}

aren't you working today?

Dan Roger.

{Ed002's Note - I am indeed working today.}

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 13:04:41
Gents,

Just a quick thought, after the success of Suarez at LFC do you think the club should target current club captains / vice captains; as i think attitude is more important than talent / potential. Imagine a team full of former captains with leadership and desire in abundance - that would be superb.

Ed what do you think? do you know if any other our more probable signings are captains or vice captains??

S

{Ed002's Note - I am guessing you have too much time on your hands today.}

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 13:01:15
I saw it on the lfc website mate. That if spurs failed to make champs league next year, they would consider sellin bale for 30mil+, with united and Liverpool very interested. Also, been reading that new York times is our second biggest shareholder or something. Do people like lebron or new York times put money into squad investment or what? I'm not really sure how it works?!

{Ed002's Note - Bale will not be moving to Liverpool this season. Do not expect LeBron James of the NY Times to be providing funding for squad investment.}

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 12:59:16
I'm pretty sure that Villas Boas will not be our manager next season. Firstly, Kenny Dalglish has completely turned the club around, who'd have thought at x-mas we would be in the position we are now if Roy had stayed in charge? King Kenny has earned himself a permanent contract and should be given one.
As for Villas Boas, he has just won the league for Porto, and I'm sure he will want to test himself in the Champions League before moving onto another club. Granted he looks like he could be a fantastic manager for us, but not yet.
Rumours of a £20m move for Gary Cahill. . it really is silly season, seeing as he isn't worth half that amount and if my memory serves me right he has a £17.5m release clause. If we were to spend £20m on a centre-back there are much better options around - Chiellini, Rolando, Sakho, Mussachio, Dawson to name a few.
RedSG

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 12:55:42
Owen should never be allowed to wear a Liverpool shirt again, why would we be interested in a Manchester United cast off, who are we everton.

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 12:51:42
Wishlist:
This is my DREAM Team. Not what i expect to happen.

- - - - - - - - - -Reina- - - - - - - - - -
Johnson- - -Carra- - - -Carra- - -Johnson
- - - - - - Lucas- - - -Lucas- - - - - - -
Kuyt- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Kuyt
- - - - - -Suarez- - - -Suarez- - - - - -

Hardest working team ever! Get me the scientist who made Dolly the sheep, ASAP!

YNWA!

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 12:46:24
Just discovered Adam Morgan's twitter account has been closed because of internal disclipinary action by the club. Apparently he told everyone on twitter a good hour before it officially went live that Flanagan was playing.

Funny thing is my mate texted me at 5.00pm to tell me Flano was playing (i actually posted it at about 5.30 when i got home), i can't reveal my source! It's getting harder and harder getting anything out of the club nowadays. .

As for Owen. Let us not forget the infamous interviews one in May 2003 when he said ". .if we are not challenging for trophies i may need to go elsewhere, finishing 5th every season is no good to me" and this gem in August 2004 ". . when a big club comes in for you, you have to sit up and listen to what they have to say. ."

Add in his insistence on picking Newcastle over Liverpool in 2006 (money or medals?) and now he decides to wear the faded red of manxville.

Seriously and we still have fans listening to the notion of having him back? You need to go to the registry office and have the word fickle added as your middle name. Next you'll be back reading The ***.

Which reminds me, i must 'buy' an issue tomorrow and burn it. And i'll do the same thing next year and the year after. . .

Bob the Red

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 12:46:56
14 Apr 2011 12:06:19

The team next year?



Suarez Carrol

Young G.Johnson


Adam Gerrard


Enrique G.Cahill Carra Kelly

. . . . . .

I do think we will struggle without a keeper tho.

LAVERS

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 12:47:11
Really bad news for Liverpool! Man U have signed David De Gea, and they won't be signing Pepe Reina (actually it was Pepe's wild dream to join them). So we won't be able to cash in from a player who is surely not interested in playing for us. The quicker we get get rid of these sort of disloyal players like Torres the better. And honestly, he's way too over-rated. Only looks good behind a solid Liverpool defense lead by Carra and co. I can easily name 20 other keepers better than him. No wonder he's only the 4th/ 5th best keeper in Spain (behind: Casillas, Valdes, De Gea and Diego Lopez). What do think Ed?

{Ed002's Note - I think Reina is an excellent goalkeeper, but if he wants to leave I am sure the club will not hold him back.}

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 12:43:49
N.IRISH_RED

YNWA

JUSTIC FOR THE 96!

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You adressed our lack of width by pushing Suarez out wide, and then recommending we buy Lloriente (who would cost nearly £30m) and put him on the wing. He is an identical player to Carroll, which is why we won't buy him. We will buy wingers. Your other formation was a midfield Diamond. Although i prefer it too the other you recommended, it will rely of Johnson and Baines getting forward to provide width, which makes us vulnerable to counter attacks surely?
Next year Carroll will play as a lone striker, with Suarez in the old Gerrard role. Suarez is best behind the striker as he has impecable ability to make something from nothing, play an excellent pass, or hit it from anywhere.
We will sign wingers, although nobody truely knows who, a left back, possibly a holding midfielder and possibly a centre back.
Stop the Reina c**p. He has a six year deal, and he will honour it when he see's the clubs ambitions.

- - - - - - - - - - Reina- - - - - - - - - - - -
Johnson- - - -Kelly- - - - Carragher- - - - NEW
- - - - - - - Meireles- Lucas- - - - - - - - -
NEW- - - - - - - -Suarez- - - - - - - - -NEW
- - - - - - - - - -Carroll- - - - - - - - - - -
Bench: Gulacsi, Agger, Flanagan, Spearing, Gerrard, NEW(winger), Kuyt.

End of. We will only sign 4-6 first team players. 3 wigers and a left back are definates. Holding midfielder and Centre back are maybe's.

My predictions: Balasz Dzsudzsak, Matt Jarvis, Marveaux, Enrique, (M'Vila), (Cahill).

Any other signings will be young Squad players e.g. Wickham.

Stop predicting such a massive first XI overhaul. Did it work for City? And if anybody Thinks Gerrard is going to recover from these injuries and ever be as good as he was, i urge you to look at players like Owen, Torres, Eduardo etc. Unless you're very young, your body just doesn't recover from muscular injuries. Gerrard's time in the first starting XI for Premier League matches is coming to an end. If us fools on here can notice the team is more balaced without him, what makes you think KK won't of noticed this?
IF (and that's a big if) Gerrard and Agger can Stay fit, then they will most likely start ahead of Carragher and Meireles, but lets be honest, that's nought but a dream nowadays.
Stop putting Meireles and Gerrard together in the same line-ups, they cannot play together. Its like the Lamps, Gerrs issue England had. To similar to play alongside one another, unless one of them is forced out of position, thus damaging the teams overall balance.

Commom sense is what I'm calling for. Cannot wait for all the disagree's.
Your thoughts Ed?

YNWA! {Ed001's Note - I think you are being a bit harsh and also you are making statements of fact that are purely assumption. Llorente is not really like Carroll, he can play that role too, but he is not just a target man. Certainly not going to play wide though, that would be a waste of his ability.}
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Dear Mr YNWA! A few days ago i called you "arrogant" for correcting me on my "basic English". But after reading your reponses yesterday about LFC shops in the USA and trying to belittle some regular posters on here (which you are not). Then there is no doubt in my mind that you are indeed an arrogant pl*ck.

And YOU have the audacity to say "End of". End of what? End of this particular debate because you say so?

And when you say "If us fools on here can notice the team is more balaced without him, what makes you think KK won't notice this?" I hope you're just talking about yourself because i can only see one "fool" on this site mate, and he's an arrogant pl*ck.

Blair Mayne YNWA

Ps. How's my spelling?

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 12:45:02
Hmmmm, Fowler wants to move into management after his taster with Bury, The King wants the managers job here. Kenny is getting on a bit, and the owners want a young manager in the long run.
Anybody else think Kenny should be given the job for 5 years with Fowler as his understudy? Clarke and Lee are both excellent coaches. Fowler would be brilliant striker coach already. He has the passion for the club! Kenny, Clarke, Fowler and Lee! Wow!
In my opinion it's a no brainer! Give him a coaching role, allow him to learn from The King and then in 5 years time, FSG get their young manager, Kenny gets his final bow, Fowler gets his dream job, Liverpool wins the league for decades to come!
Agree- Good idea
Disagree- Bad idea

YNWA!

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 12:32:35
{Ed002's Note - I am not really sure how to answer this and I can't speak for the others Eds. My everyday life (that which provides me with a living) provides me the opportunity to be able to share certain things with you as well. It is certainly right for you to question what the Editor's say if you don't agree, and we obviously don't always agree with each other all of the time.}
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So you're a web designer then Ed002?

MUSHROOM

{Ed002's Note - Window cleaner in Liverpool.}

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 12:23:08
Anyone else think Morgan should atleast be on the bench for the remaining games?
And is the Manchester United site that bad
That mpez spends his time onhere?
Col72

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 12:16:56
Re: Owen rumours

God(not robbie) forbid we should EVER accept Owen back.
He showed no respect to LFC nor the fans when he went to Madrid and he then did the same when he went to Newcastle and to top it all off we all know where he plays now.
He should never wear our shirt again - he is a greedy , self centred ******

sorry for the rant but he is one player i never want back. i for one will accept Ngog being back up to the strikers first and i don't rate him too highly but at least he has never disrespected my club or me

bigg2966

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 12:10:25
Last comment wasn't posted! I was asking what u think the chances are of signing Turan and Honda? And in ur view, who do u see us signing striker wise? {Ed002's Note - There is, in my view, only a very, very slim chance of Arda Turan being signed. There seems to be little chance of Honda until next January as Liverpool had their opportunity and di not follow it up. Striker wise I can only take a guess that the options previously considered are still on the cards, so perhaps van Wolfwinkel or Gervinho. Hoarau is another option as well.}

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 12:06:19
The team next year?


Suarez Carrol
Young G.Johnson

Adam Gerrard

Enrique G.Cahill Carra Kelly

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 12:06:57
Some rumours and just some other thoughts

CB

Kenny Dalglish is looking at bringing in Paris St Germain defender Mamadou Sakho if his bid for Bolton centre-back Gary Cahill fails

Liverpool are also considering making a bid for Ipswich's £15m-rated forward Connor Wickham this summer Again we are linked with Owen, i hope that's a joke. I think we need a backup striker and getting a youngster in like Wickham would be ideal.

WINGS

With Aston Villa valuing Young at £25m, i think there are better options out there. After watching the psv-benfica game last week i was impressed with Dzsudzs k, he put some excellent crosses into the box, ideal for Carrol. He also showed an ability to beat his marker and showed some good skills.

Another winger is needed and as we've seen on here the choice is endless. turan, elia, honda etc. Dont know much about these players but trust Kenny to pick the right players

LB

Coentr o was also sensational in that game. He showed great energy when attacking, great pace too. Most importantly he can tackle. I think he would be fantastic for us if we could get him.

MID

Would love to see Alonso return to us. But its looking more likely to be Adam

Outs; ngog, konchesky, jovanovich, kyrgiakos, maxi, poulsen, aquilani. I'd like to see Cole given another season to show us what he can do. Should be able to get around £25m for this lot

Paul the red

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 12:00:32
N.IRISH_RED

YNWA

JUSTIC FOR THE 96!

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You adressed our lack of width by pushing Suarez out wide, and then recommending we buy Lloriente (who would cost nearly £30m) and put him on the wing. He is an identical player to Carroll, which is why we won't buy him. We will buy wingers. Your other formation was a midfield Diamond. Although i prefer it too the other you recommended, it will rely of Johnson and Baines getting forward to provide width, which makes us vulnerable to counter attacks surely?
Next year Carroll will play as a lone striker, with Suarez in the old Gerrard role. Suarez is best behind the striker as he has impecable ability to make something from nothing, play an excellent pass, or hit it from anywhere.
We will sign wingers, although nobody truely knows who, a left back, possibly a holding midfielder and possibly a centre back.
Stop the Reina c**p. He has a six year deal, and he will honour it when he see's the clubs ambitions.

- - - - - - - - - - Reina- - - - - - - - - - - -
Johnson- - - -Kelly- - - - Carragher- - - - NEW
- - - - - - - Meireles- Lucas- - - - - - - - -
NEW- - - - - - - -Suarez- - - - - - - - -NEW
- - - - - - - - - -Carroll- - - - - - - - - - -
Bench: Gulacsi, Agger, Flanagan, Spearing, Gerrard, NEW(winger), Kuyt.

End of. We will only sign 4-6 first team players. 3 wigers and a left back are definates. Holding midfielder and Centre back are maybe's.

My predictions: Balasz Dzsudzsak, Matt Jarvis, Marveaux, Enrique, (M'Vila), (Cahill).

Any other signings will be young Squad players e.g. Wickham.

Stop predicting such a massive first XI overhaul. Did it work for City? And if anybody Thinks Gerrard is going to recover from these injuries and ever be as good as he was, i urge you to look at players like Owen, Torres, Eduardo etc. Unless you're very young, your body just doesn't recover from muscular injuries. Gerrard's time in the first starting XI for Premier League matches is coming to an end. If us fools on here can notice the team is more balaced without him, what makes you think KK won't of noticed this?
IF (and that's a big if) Gerrard and Agger can Stay fit, then they will most likely start ahead of Carragher and Meireles, but lets be honest, that's nought but a dream nowadays.
Stop putting Meireles and Gerrard together in the same line-ups, they cannot play together. Its like the Lamps, Gerrs issue England had. To similar to play alongside one another, unless one of them is forced out of position, thus damaging the teams overall balance.

Commom sense is what I'm calling for. Cannot wait for all the disagree's.
Your thoughts Ed?

YNWA! {Ed001's Note - I think you are being a bit harsh and also you are making statements of fact that are purely assumption. Llorente is not really like Carroll, he can play that role too, but he is not just a target man. Certainly not going to play wide though, that would be a waste of his ability.}

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 11:56:38
What the hell? Cahill is our prefferred choice centre back, sakho is back up (according to lfc website). The first time I watched a team who sakho played for, he stood out as a quality player for me. Ive watched cahill play many time and still fail to see why he is so highly rated. Sakho would be cheaper (10-12m, whereas cahill 15-20m), sakho is stronger, younger, and from what i've seen of him, a harder tackler too. I just can't deal with picking all these players like jarvis, cahill, and baines over the likes of perotti, sakho and coentrao (well the last one more because of the price tag) just because they're English it seems! I don't mind english players, but i've always thought, in most positions foreigners are technically better footballlers and add more flair and skill to teams. Players like Matt Jarvis are really not the type of players who will get us to where we need to be. There are so many quality wingers out tere who would be so much more exciting to watch and also in our price range: perotti, marin, ruiz, affelay, elia, hulk, a.johnson, mata, turan etc

E.H LFC

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 11:45:10
As silly season approaches I guess we will have to put up with several months yet of rumours over Pepe Reina s future. Even if Pepe were to want to leave his options are very limited. In England Manure are about to sign De Gea, Chelsea have Cech, Citeh have Hart and Arsenal have Szesny (Wenger would need a personality transplant to spend £20m on Reina). In Spain its only Barca and Madrid which would interest Reina. Real have Casillas and Barca have Valdes who though he is inferior to Reina there are other priorities for Barca to spend their money on. This leaves Italy, does anyone really think that Reina would want to move to this extremely boring league. Reina s options should he wish to leave are very restricted. In addition he can see real progress at LFC. The ownership saga is behind us and KK has been appointed. I am as certain as you can ever be in football that Pepe will be with us next season. Reality Red {Ed001's Note - Arsenal bid 20m for Reina in the summer, I don't see why you believe Wenger would need a personality transplant to return for him?}

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 11:46:46
A lot of players that we have already been linked with, would be good at a team like Fulham or Everton, but not Liverpool. I have heard that we will have 100m to spend in the summer, so why buy a few 10m players when we can buy two 30m world class players and two 20m up and coming youngsters around the ages of 18-22. Remember, we are challenging to win the league, no

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 11:49:13
Strong rumours Michael Owen (free) will re-join in the summer. A fit Owen would be good as back up just a shame he tarnished himself wearing that shirt!

Just a few points to make regards all the speculation surrounding Pepe Reina.

Liverpool have just released all the promo videos / pic's for their 2011-2012 away kit. If there was any possibility to him leaving why include him in the shots?
He also has a significant amount of time left on his contract so there is no need to sell him.
Pepe also knows that this is a huge summer for Liverpool and he will wait until very late August to decide if he wants to leave. There is no way he has made a decision in mid April. With 4-5 quality signings expected in the next window Pepe will not leave! ! IMO.

Any thought Ed/ Ed's?

SnedTheRed {Ed001's Note - Alonso was in all the pics for the shirt just before he left.}

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 11:50:56
Wow people are obsessed with Andre Villas Boas coming to Liverpool, no matter how many times you ask the ed's he is not coming, and after mondays match against man city how could you want anybody other than Kenny in charge. Speaking of mondays game i think its time to admit i was wrong about jay spearing, i have written the lad of in the past. Same goes for Andy Carroll i judged him by what the papers said about him, since he came to the club he hasn't put a foot wrong.

i can't help but laugh at some of the latest lazy journalism, Owen coming back, Ben Foster being Reina's replacement and my favorite Gerrard to Chelsea again. surely no one can believe any of this rubbish.

i saw a post earlier saying that Gary Cahill is better than Mamadou Sakho because he plays in the premiership, so by that logic Lee Bowyer must be better than Xavi because he plays in spain, really? i'm not saying Cahill is a bad player but don't write anyone of because the come from another league, besides Scott Dann is a much better player.

right rant over lol

always a red

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 11:41:47
I can guarentee everyone that there are NO deals in place for the likes of adam, young enrique, jarvis or whoever you want to dream up do you honestly think clubs fighting relegation have taken the time out to agree a deal or that they let their players take a few days off to agree terms with liverpool get real. Maybe we ave spoken with agents of players but that's about it. so everyday i come on here and diffrent people are saying the same thing adam young benzema cahill one deal when none of you have a clue the only person that's come on here with inside info and got it right is macca.

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 11:39:25
Your all saying why haven't nesv/ fsg given Kenny a contact yet maybe they'll wait until the end of the season haven't you thought that this is why the players have been trying so hard in recent games too get Kenny the contract?

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 11:07:07
Well it is getting to that time of year- silly season when we will be linked with so many players, and all Liverpool fans will have their own ideas who we should sign. 2 teams below, not outside the realms of possibilty, depending on which formation we tend to use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4-4-2

REINA

JOHNSON DAWSON/ CAHILL AGGER BAINES

M'VILA

GERRARD SISSOKO

MEREILES

CARROLL SUAREZ



OR 4-3-3


REINA

JOHNSON CAHILL/ DAWSON AGGER BAINES

M'VILA

GERRARD MEREILES/ SISSOKO


LLORENTE CARROLL SUAREZ


I JUST CANT SEE US SIGNING A YOUNG- HE WILL END UP AT THE SCUM AND I REALLY WONT MIND.
C ADAM MIGHT ARRIVE AND WILL ENHANCE THE SQUAD BUT THE TWO GUYS FROM FRANCE M'VILA AND SISOKO REALLY IMPRESS ME AND WOULD REALLY GIVE US A STRONG STARTING 11.

N.IRISH_RED

YNWA

JUSTIC FOR THE 96!

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 11:08:14
In response

If people want Kenny as Manager, what is the fixation with Boas, the eds have said a million times he will not be joining, but yet people still go on about him, this has been ongoing now for 3 days, what bit of No don't you understand. Kenny is going to be our next manager. Ross

Your not reading my post and understanding it, what im saying is WHY THE DELAY in naming Kenny as permanent manager at such a crucial time wit 5th place all still to play for ????? the personal terms of his position must so easy, he would probably do it for free, so again what or who are they waiting for. {Ed001's Note - it is nothing to do with waiting on someone or wages, it is about length of contract and clauses.}

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 11:22:46
Hope Owen rumour goes away. 1 played for manure 2 lost a yard years ago with injury after injury 3 how he left LFC.

Owen has shown little affinity with our club since leaving. I just don't think our fans would like it one bit, I wouldn't 4 one.

What do fellow Lfc f posters & Ed's think?

Jimbob {Ed001's Note - I wouldn't have him back, he is not good enough, never did achieve his potential due to his greed.}

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 11:25:31
Pepe Reina will only join Arsenal if he decides to leave LFC but stay in England. He thinks they are on the verge of winning again and knows he could be their missing piece of the puzzle when it comes to winning the premiership. He is also really good friends with Cesc Fabregas who has been trying to convince pepe since the world cup. Reina still waiting to see who Liverpool sign in the summer before he decides where his future lies. He has lost all his Spanish friends at Liverpool which has affected his morale some what. Enrique is also good friends with pepe, maybe his signing is a way of keeping reina happy
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What a load of bollocks. If reina goes there then he won't find cesc as cesc will be at barca. Plus Reina wants to be at a club with ambition, so with arsene this week saying that he is happy to play second fiddle to the manc scum and refusing to spend money on his squad, i can't see reina liking it there

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 11:25:48
A little stat I thought was interesting: Fernando Torres only scored 15 goals for Liverpool without Steven Gerrard behind him. Thats 64 with Gerrard. Goes to show that the best things come in pairs. Torres will never be the same, his record at Atletico Madrid wasn't all that great and at Chelsea it clearly isn't working. He should thank Rafa and Gerrard for giving him the best years of his life.


still people on this site persist to talk about torres, get over it. . as a good coach always says worry about whose playing for your own team. don't see many people talk about current players as much as they do torres. .get over him

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 11:02:00
It would be crazy for FSG to appoint villas boas, he has no understanding or experience of EPL, just Portugal infact. 2 seasons as manager 1 year at Porto, crazy.

But like other fans I am bemused FSG havn't signed KK up already, weeks ago infact, our form with him is top 4, he is bringing the young lads through & how many of our players have come out n praised the King.

Jimbob

{Ed006's Note - He did used to work under Jose Murinho at Chelsea so does have some understanding of the EPL. I hope we stay with the King though.}

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 10:46:23
In response

{Ed002's Note - Liverpool have not come to any sort of agreement with Andre Villas Boas to become manager.}

And exactly how would you know this ED ??????
it strikes me a more than a little strange that FSG have not already offered The King a full time contract, now is exactly the right time to make such an announcement with 5th place still a real possibility, surly it would give all the players that extra lift, so why no announcment.
Who or What are FSG waiting for because im baffled and so was jamie redknapp after the citeh game.

{Ed002's Note - FSG came out recently and said that discussions with Dalglish have begun. One could reasonably assume that no agreement has been reached yet. And I can absolutely assure you that there is no contract with Villas-Boas at all.}
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If people want Kenny as Manager, what is the fixation with Boas, the eds have said a million times he will not be joining, but yet people still go on about him, this has been ongoing now for 3 days, what bit of No don't you understand. Kenny is going to be our next manager. Ross

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 10:22:06
{Ed002's Note - There is no doubt that Chelsea will have a new manager next season - although this is a season earlier than anticipated. A return to Stamford Bridge for Villas-Boas at some point has always been on the cards and he was in London for the Chelsea game at Fulham on February 14. Whilst it is possible, it is unlikely that he will be moving to Chelsea this summer.}

So if you think it's unlikely that it will be Villas Boas as manager next season, who are you hoping that it will be? (Sorry i know this is the Liverpool banter page and I am a Liverpool supporter but I'm just interested to see how the ed thinks about the direction Chelsea are going).

N.I. RED

{Ed002's Note - My preference would be for AVB coming now, but I think it unlikely just yet. There are several issues to be resolved and Ancelotti will be almost cdertainly be leaving in the summer - in addition to Frank Arneson. I could hazard a pretty accurate guess at who the new Director of Football will be but there are dependencies that need to be resolved before the manager will be identified.}

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 10:21:13
14 Apr 2011 08:09:48
14 Apr 2011 00:38:50
In reply to:

"So if another club met the players buy out clause would that not start a bidding war. . dum dum

Chris in Tamworth"

No it would not. . dum dum.

MPez
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I've explained this in depth and 2 united fans don't get it. hmmm

Chris in Tamworth


No it wouldn't start a bidding war because both bids will be accepted, it starts something what the agent will love, a contract offering war. Which club can offer more to the player and at this moment in time, Man United offer much more, keeper retiring, champions league football. Liverpool although on the up again can't offer champions league football and have one of the best keepers in the world.

Corkpoolred

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 10:17:53
A little stat I thought was interesting: Fernando Torres only scored 15 goals for Liverpool without Steven Gerrard behind him. Thats 64 with Gerrard. Goes to show that the best things come in pairs. Torres will never be the same, his record at Atletico Madrid wasn't all that great and at Chelsea it clearly isn't working. He should thank Rafa and Gerrard for giving him the best years of his life.

JFT96

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 10:12:44
14 Apr 2011 06:45:08
Does anyone seriously think players like Enrique, Young, Marveaux, Adam will push us to the top 4 next season, let alone the title? Surely there are better class of players out there who want to play for us, no?

SingRed
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Amen to that SingRed - I'm with you mate - I'd also like to add Cahill, Parker and Jarvis to the list.

LIVERPRES
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Enrique and marveaux I am content with but instead of Adam I would rather banega an instead of young I would rather Elia and downing(probly cheaper than young too?) I like Cahill but he is nowhere near as good as kjaer plus he would be cheaper . I would love to see benzema here but still seems far feched so maybe pjanic would be a good option for another striker, title ours!

Square tomato

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 09:59:02
{Ed002's Note - FSG came out recently and said that discussions with Dalglish have begun. One could reasonably assume that no agreement has been reached yet. And I can absolutely assure you that there is no contract with Villas-Boas at all.}

Ed002, you always seem so sure that Villas Boas will not be our manager next season (I don't want him too be, I will always follow the KING). Am I right too believe that you are expecting a new manager at the Bridge next season and your hoping for it too be him???

N.I. RED

{Ed002's Note - There is no doubt that Chelsea will have a new manager next season - although this is a season earlier than anticipated. A return to Stamford Bridge for Villas-Boas at some point has always been on the cards and he was in London for the Chelsea game at Fulham on February 14. Whilst it is possible, it is unlikely that he will be moving to Chelsea this summer.}

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 09:54:56
Players like Jarvis, young, Enrique etc may not excite u but could mould us into a very strong team & squad. I remember Neal, clemence, whelan, rush etc came as unknowns.

We av 2 trust KK n SC judgement. Ive said it before it's crucial we buy most players with EPL experience.

Jimbob

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 09:44:31
In response

{Ed002's Note - Liverpool have not come to any sort of agreement with Andre Villas Boas to become manager.}

And exactly how would you know this ED ??????
it strikes me a more than a little strange that FSG have not already offered The King a full time contract, now is exactly the right time to make such an announcement with 5th place still a real possibility, surly it would give all the players that extra lift, so why no announcment.
Who or What are FSG waiting for because im baffled and so was jamie redknapp after the citeh game.

{Ed002's Note - FSG came out recently and said that discussions with Dalglish have begun. One could reasonably assume that no agreement has been reached yet. And I can absolutely assure you that there is no contract with Villas-Boas at all.}

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 09:37:53
Is it only me or do the likes of Adam, Enrique, Jarvis and Cahill coming to Liverpool seem like we are aiming for players who yes may have had good seasons with there clubs but arent as good or consistent as people think. Non of these have the potential to be world class.

I think LFC should be looking for young players with the potential to be world class such as Neymar. Im not saying we should be buying Neymar but players of that calibre.

YNWA jns

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 09:05:06
Hey ed Matt jarvis or Ashley Young who would you prefer?

{Ed002's Note - I am not convinced by either, but if I had to choose then Young.}

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 08:30:04
New away kit is so boring and unimaginative. . definitely won't be buying. what you think Editor {Ed002's Note - I have no opinion on kits and have certainly never bought one.}

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 02:44:33
Pepe Reina will stay for 1 more season to see if we qualify for the Champions League again. If we do he will stay for long term otherwise he is off in summer 2012

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 04:29:34
Hey Ed did macca say anything on the villa boas and liverpool connection??

Dan Roger. {Ed002's Note - Liverpool have not come to any sort of agreement with Andre Villas Boas to become manager.}

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 05:58:16
Pepe Reina will only join Arsenal if he decides to leave LFC but stay in England. He thinks they are on the verge of winning again and knows he could be their missing piece of the puzzle when it comes to winning the premiership. He is also really good friends with Cesc Fabregas who has been trying to convince pepe since the world cup. Reina still waiting to see who Liverpool sign in the summer before he decides where his future lies. He has lost all his Spanish friends at Liverpool which has affected his morale some what. Enrique is also good friends with pepe, maybe his signing is a way of keeping reina happy.

Is this the same Fabregas who has been trying to leave for Barca then?

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 06:18:03
"Glad to see Ed001 and Ed003 were on my side on this one. If you guys would rathe live in the past, dreaming about the 80's or crying about Torres and praying the traiter will return in the summer, fair enough. However I'd sooner look to the future and discuss ways we can move forward and become a better club, not sit here wallowing in our own sorrow, because some Lazy Spaniard who lied through his teeth decided to go on a 12hr goaless run at Chelsea. Get over him ffs. Nobody cares. There's a Chelsea Banter page. Talk about Suarez or Carroll for a change.
As for Dempsey, i think you've all been very insulting. He's an excellent player, as one of the Ed's said, he is very underrated, and he is far to good to play for Fulham. You all claim to want Aquilani back, well he is shining in a team that less than a year ago, Clint Dempsey demolished almost single handedly. My case is closed. Business plans are better things to be discussed than transfer pipe dreams or your average Torres b***hing session. "

Firstly, I never mentioned Torres, couldnt be happier with how things have turned out thank-you very much. I think where the confusion lies is my belief - mistaken it turns out - that you would write such a detailed business plan for LFC without irony. As though you had invented the wheel with your revolutionary new ideas of spreading the name LFC into new markets - as if were revealing your master-plan. "(Ta dah!") And then finish it off by suggesting we sign Clint Dempsey (who I'm sure he's a very decent player, but come on. .) If we're signing players to break markets we're screwed anyway, but Clint Dempsey, yup, signing him really is going to break America wide open for us isn't it?

My main mistake was saying your original post was unfunny, after re-reading it, I believe you are a comic genius.

Please accept my unreserved apologies - it's a very cynical world.

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 06:33:29
'Just a thought and based on nothing but wishful thinking, but I wonder if it would be possible to strike some deals in the Summer with Citeh. . . . .

Mancini (if he stays) has spoken highly of Alberto Aquilani recently. Pepe Reina wants to live around Liverpool for his kids sakes but aspires to winning things(??) and we'll be looking for a class replacement if he goes.
With the emphasis on young, value-for-money excellence we could maybe look at the following. .

A straight-swap deal of Pepe Reina + Alberto Aquilani (£40m-ish) for Joe Hart, Adam Johnson and Micah Richards might be feasible.
The bulti-millionaires may want a few quid but £5-10m would be well enough providing things don't get too silly valuations-wise.'

Do swap deals for top players between top teams ever happen? I cannot think of one? Eto to Inter, was that one? They are very difficult, let alone with four players involved. Wages, Agents fees, 'Loyalty' payments etc all make it very confused.

I do like Adam Johnston though, but I cannot see us getting him or any other city players unless there is a managament change over there - mmm maybe.

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 06:39:08
Enrique, Cahill, Adam, Young are nailed on atm.

Bids have been made for Hazard and Dzsudzsak (Hazard rejected, Dzsudzsak we're in talks with)

Marveaux- nothing been agreed yet, Liverpool having doubts over his fitness and durability, but have not pulled the plug just yet.

I expect us to go back for Elia after failing to get him in Jan.

Closely watching Afellay and Payet.

Benzema, there was a gentleman's agreement to sign in summer but following his good run of form, Real may pulll the plug. Van Wolfswinkel, Remy, Gervinho and Bojan are options for upfront too.

i liked the way this post was going right up to the point of you mentioning remy, coz he is toss & no good enough. so next time you try to dazzle someone with your knowledge keep everyone intrested & cut out stating we are after sh*t players like remy.

lfcscott
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I can't believe it took you to Remy to realise how crap that post is. Enrique, Cahill, Adam and Young had it all wrapped up for me - neither of those are good enough for us in my opinion.

LIVERPRES

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 07:57:40
To the eds. how do you guys know so much (or think you know) i would just like to know why you seem to put alot of posters right on things or is it just an opinion ?? im not being funny but just interested in how and why you are editors of the site ??? im no expert but a massive fan of lfc and football in general hence reading this site every hour. sometimes i agree with you and sometimes disagree but each to there own and all that.

matty b

{Ed002's Note - I am not really sure how to answer this and I can't speak for the others Eds. My everyday life (that which provides me with a living) provides me the opportunity to be able to share certain things with you as well. It is certainly right for you to question what the Editor's say if you don't agree, and we obviously don't always agree with each other all of the time.}

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 08:02:34
I liked the way this post was going right up to the point of you mentioning remy, coz he is toss & no good enough. so next time you try to dazzle someone with your knowledge keep everyone intrested & cut out stating we are after sh*t players like remy.lfcscott

Look mate your not always gonna get the signings you want.

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 08:09:48
14 Apr 2011 00:38:50
In reply to:

"So if another club met the players buy out clause would that not start a bidding war. . dum dum

Chris in Tamworth"

No it would not. . dum dum.

MPez
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I've explained this in depth and 2 united fans don't get it. hmmm

Chris in Tamworth

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 02:35:52
Is Kenny Dalglish going to be our new manager? Heard a rumour about Andre Villas-Boas (from porto) as a possible replacement.

Who to believe out there??

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 03:29:46
Anyone else think Enrique bears a striking resemblance to Almunia? Better check the goods before we're sold a dummy! SingRed

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 04:26:37
14 Apr 2011 01:52:10
"My guess is that none of this will happen but I think It'd be better to target proven EPL talent than take a punt on overpriced European youngsters. . which brings me to the following ;

Charles N'Zogbia (WAFC). . .£11M
Scott Parker (WHUFC). . . . . .£7M
Matt Jarvis (WWFC). . . . . . £10M
Charlie Adam (BFC). . . . . . .£6M
Daniel Sturridge
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So you'd rather take a punt on mediocre over-priced English players then?

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 01:52:10
"My guess is that none of this will happen but I think It'd be better to target proven EPL talent than take a punt on overpriced European youngsters. . which brings me to the following ;

Charles N'Zogbia (WAFC). . .£11M
Scott Parker (WHUFC). . . . . .£7M
Matt Jarvis (WWFC). . . . . . £10M
Charlie Adam (BFC). . . . . . .£6M
Daniel Sturridge (BWFC/ CFC).£10M"

N'Zogbia - struggling in a relegation haunted team
Parker - see above
Jarvis - see above
Adam - see above
Sturridge - scoring goals for fun in a mid-table team

Pete - are you just kidding or what?? - SingRed

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 01:16:02
Does anyone seriously think players like Enrique, Young, Marveaux, Adam will push us to the top 4 next season, let alone the title? Surely there are better class of players out there who want to play for us, no?

SingRed

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 01:18:16
Reina advertising new gk kit is this a show of his commitment or just doing what hes been told to and may still leave?

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That's completely irrelevant. Just look at Torres at the start of this season. What were they going to do, get Peter Gulacsi to model it?

Stu {Ed005's Note - At the start of this season Torres said he was staying with Liverpool though, big interview etc. about it.}

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 01:12:57
Just a thought and based on nothing but wishful thinking, but I wonder if it would be possible to strike some deals in the Summer with Citeh. . . . .

Mancini (if he stays) has spoken highly of Alberto Aquilani recently. Pepe Reina wants to live around Liverpool for his kids sakes but aspires to winning things(??) and we'll be looking for a class replacement if he goes.
With the emphasis on young, value-for-money excellence we could maybe look at the following. .

A straight-swap deal of Pepe Reina + Alberto Aquilani (£40m-ish) for Joe Hart, Adam Johnson and Micah Richards might be feasible.
The bulti-millionaires may want a few quid but £5-10m would be well enough providing things don't get too silly valuations-wise.

Either that, or a swap of Reina plus a few quid for Yaya Toure and Shay Given ?????

My guess is that none of this will happen but I think It'd be better to target proven EPL talent than take a punt on overpriced European youngsters. . which brings me to the following ;

Charles N'Zogbia (WAFC). . .£11M
Scott Parker (WHUFC). . . . . .£7M
Matt Jarvis (WWFC). . . . . . £10M
Charlie Adam (BFC). . . . . . .£6M
Daniel Sturridge (BWFC/ CFC).£10M

Just suggestions and maybe not to everyone's taste but I think that if Kenny has any imput in the Summer we'll be looking at young and British (amongst Comolli's European recommendations and the owners' "commercially-driven" Asian options)

I do think that, whatever happens, we'll see a mass exodus of players . . . . . in fact, we probably won't recognize the squad next year (goodbye Christian Poulsen) and the strength of some of the youth will be exploited with less caution than we're used to (Sterling, Flannagan, Coady, Kelly, Robinson, Wisdom, Silva and Suso).

Potential will be sought to replace these promoted youngsters and, hopefully, we'll begin to look closer to home for the nucleus of our future.

Whatever happens, next season will be crucial to our immediate future. . in a commercial and footballing sense.

I know I'm just rambling on and maybe stating the obvious but I truly believe that the both the EPL and Europe are so near but yet so far. . .we aren't actually that far behind.
Manure will win the League and spend the Summer rubbing our noses in it. . .and yeah, well done.
But from what I've seen they've done very little to impress and it's been a very average Season.
Europe has been much the same. . mediocre.
The final will be Manure v Barca at Wembley (on form) so expect it to be Schalke v Madrid !
Who cares?
My point is that we should be in this "elite" competition every year because we know how to win these things. . .the Europa League doesn't excite enough and winning it was never going to be a big deal.
Even with the squad we've got, if you'd have stuck us in the last 16 of the Euro Champions League this year. .with Carroll and Suarez eligible, we could've been more than competitive.
I'd bet on our front line against Barca's weak defence any day.
And we know we can beat the Mancs and Chelski!
A good Summer will see us scaring the carp out of everyone next year. . .our subs bench will include Carragher, Gerrard, Kuuyt and Lucas.
Come on you Redmen! ! !
ANFIELDPETE

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 01:10:41
14 Apr 2011 00:54:30
Sakho may be faster than Cahill. He may be better as in the air. He may be better with his feet. However he is playing in the French league, Cahill is playing in the English Premier League. Trust me, there's a massive gulf in class. Plus the only reason most people want another Centre back is because they think Ayala, Kelly and Wilson are too young at the moment. Well answer me this then, how much older than them is Sakho?

YNWA!

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well personally i want sahko as hes got more first team experience played for france internationally
and has a whole season of european experince under his belt now . .

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 00:54:30
Sakho may be faster than Cahill. He may be better as in the air. He may be better with his feet. However he is playing in the French league, Cahill is playing in the English Premier League. Trust me, there's a massive gulf in class. Plus the only reason most people want another Centre back is because they think Ayala, Kelly and Wilson are too young at the moment. Well answer me this then, how much older than them is Sakho?

YNWA!

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 00:55:37
Hooper

Kromkamp Piechnik Kwarme Dicks

Nunez Kostma Ferri Diomede

Dundee Meijer

Subs

Josemi
Pelligrini
Camara
Stewart
Arphexad
Kewell
Morientes
Cheyrou


- - - - - - Where's Voronin man?! He's got to be there.

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 00:51:13
May I just ask,

How did a Racial comment, about Park-Ji Sung, make it onto this site.?

Ed.?

MPez {Ed001's Note - what one mate? Have you got a timestamp for it? It has obviously just slipped through by mistake.}

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 00:46:28
Which is a more believeable team for next season
BEL =
. . . . . . . . . . Reina. . . . . . . . . .
Johnson. . Agger. . Sahko. .Enrique
. . . . . . . . . .M'vila. . . . . . . . . .
kuyt. . . . . . Gerrard. . . . . . Payet
. . . . . .Suarez. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . Carroll. . . . . . . .

UNBEL=
. . . . . . . . . Reina. . . . . . . . . . .
kelly. .Carragher. . Agger. . Enrique
. . . . . . .Gerrard. . Lucas. . . . . . .
Payet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elia
. . . . . . Suarez . . . Carroll. . . . . .

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 00:41:02
Mate, after re-reading your posts, if it isn't an attempt at humour then you are seriously in need of help. Too much coffee, may be? Go have a sleep. .
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The guy went on for fifteen paragraphs, and ended his post by suggesting we sign Clint Dempsey - 'an excellent back-up striker' - and you said there was nothing humorous in his post. So, no, it isn't my attempt at sarcasm. Just stating facts.
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Well I'm sorry, I could not believe that someone would spend so much time going into such detail about the LFC business plan of action without it being sarcastic. Good to know our current editor thinks signing Clint Dempsy is a good idea though. .
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Glad to see Ed001 and Ed003 were on my side on this one. If you guys would rathe live in the past, dreaming about the 80's or crying about Torres and praying the traiter will return in the summer, fair enough. However I'd sooner look to the future and discuss ways we can move forward and become a better club, not sit here wallowing in our own sorrow, because some Lazy Spaniard who lied through his teeth decided to go on a 12hr goaless run at Chelsea. Get over him ffs. Nobody cares. There's a Chelsea Banter page. Talk about Suarez or Carroll for a change.
As for Dempsey, i think you've all been very insulting. He's an excellent player, as one of the Ed's said, he is very underrated, and he is far to good to play for Fulham. You all claim to want Aquilani back, well he is shining in a team that less than a year ago, Clint Dempsey demolished almost single handedly. My case is closed. Business plans are better things to be discussed than transfer pipe dreams or your average Torres b***hing session.

YNWA!

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 00:38:50
In reply to:

"So if another club met the players buy out clause would that not start a bidding war. . dum dum

Chris in Tamworth"

No it would not. . dum dum.

MPez

 

 

 

 

14 Apr 2011 00:22:02
Reina advertising new gk kit is this a show of his commitment or just doing what hes been told to and may still leave?

 

 

 

 

 
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