Liverpool Banter Archive February 01 2016

 

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01 Feb 2016 22:37:16
Jesus why are all the jokey rumours on here receiving disagrees, lighten up people, have a sense of humour!

Believable6 Unbelievable7

01 Feb 2016 22:10:45
Good news lads
My mates sisters friend received a application for a council house earlier today under the name of marc-andre ter stegen.
Looks like it's a done deal!

Believable7 Unbelievable6

01 Feb 2016 22:07:41
"For me Joe Allen was always a first-team player, hopefully it was not a misunderstanding when he was not in the line-up a few times. "

glad to hear this from klopp, even if his reasoning feels like half the truth. maybe allen was just unfit all along.

Believable4 Unbelievable6

02 Feb 2016 00:27:37
Klopp doesn't play the pathetic favorites game BR used to play. Every player gets a fair shot and if you can hack it, you stay. If you can't then off you go. Allen is in form and credit to him and Klopp to give him a chance.


02 Feb 2016 00:29:31
That wasn't the full quote though was it? The other part of his comments about Allen being injured and then away on international duty would suggest that JK wasn't fully appraised / aware of Allen's [then] general fitness levels and potential.


01 Feb 2016 20:46:57
We this has finally served Sky sports right!

The most boring deadline day ever haha.

Bet they feel so stupid for making such a big deal for nothing!

Believable13 Unbelievable4

01 Feb 2016 21:07:43
why do you care?


01 Feb 2016 21:50:47
The same reason you care when you browse this site for rumours.


01 Feb 2016 21:52:51
I found the pictures of the new, improved Skrtel with hair to be pretty exciting.


01 Feb 2016 20:34:41
My bid a cold chicken and mushroom pot noodle and a Greggs sausage and Bean slice that just before 11 Lewandowki and Goetze turn up at melwood on a tandum!

Believable7 Unbelievable6

01 Feb 2016 20:31:12
You all remember that Man City and Everton Brazilian powerhouse Jo right? Well get this, his younger and much more capable brother Jeff, is on the verge of signing - way.

Believable2 Unbelievable6

01 Feb 2016 20:23:28
Looks like no big deals this window for any team in the PL.
If it wasn't for Skysports no one would be paying attention I think.

Believable7 Unbelievable5

01 Feb 2016 20:19:24
Klopp, in his press conference ( up there in the video ^ ), hints at some outgoings tonight .

he didn't say it would be by Babelcopter, via John Lennon airport piloted by Ken Aguero .

but it could be.

Believable4 Unbelievable4

01 Feb 2016 20:14:24
My sisters, husband`s ex wife was coming through Newcastle International Airport. On her way out, inching slowly, on her Motorbility scooter, she witnessed this. The scooter is decked out in the red and white of L. F. C by the way, as it should be. Then she opened her handbag, and the Velcro strip attracted a Velcro player. Welcome home Jose. Nothing sticks like you!
(except Velcrow)!

Believable7 Unbelievable7

01 Feb 2016 19:49:15
Right guys, bets are on! I will start with a can of Pringles and a packet of salted KP nuts as my wager that Count Suarez is to return to Anfield tonight. anyone wanna raise the stakes?

Believable6 Unbelievable5

01 Feb 2016 20:00:26
I'll see your can of Pringles and raise you a mars bar and a can of fat Coke that Ronaldo will sign instead of Suarez.


01 Feb 2016 20:15:10
Half a curly wurly and a packet of love hearts says big Ken Aguero arrives at 10.59.


01 Feb 2016 20:15:35
A Ginsters sausage roll and a Star Bar on Marko Arnautovic.

Much love,

N.


01 Feb 2016 20:20:20
Ooh I love a Star Bar.


01 Feb 2016 20:25:33
Is that a half eaten curly wurly? You mentioned half!


01 Feb 2016 20:34:10
do star bars still exist? I haven't seen them in Skem in decades, but then we are the Kosovo of lancashire.


01 Feb 2016 20:39:46
Ill raise you a 10p mix (with only 5 sweets in) and a marathon bar that we see David silva finally make his way to melwood.


01 Feb 2016 20:46:29
Okay okay, I see you're all playing hardball. I'll raise you all. a fried snickers bar, a bottle of Jack Daniels honey and a packet of pickled Monster Munch. my final offer ✋ #SuarezIsComingHome.


01 Feb 2016 20:54:53
The stakes are getting too rich for me, I can't afford to gamble with such high rollers, my mars bar and fat Coke are poor offerings in such company.


01 Feb 2016 20:58:03
Oh dear. I think your Marathon is worth more than my fried snickers Lavers 😕 Time to change that chip oil from 2015.


01 Feb 2016 21:23:46
I'll go all in.

Breakfast roll with all the trimmings that wait for it.












Messi in a straight swap for Enrique.


01 Feb 2016 22:05:23
Yeah I'm afraid the curly wurly is half eaten, but it's been in the fridge so should be ok.


01 Feb 2016 22:21:57
Can we us the half eaten curly wurly as a makeweight in an 11th hour bid to shalktar for texitera? It might work! 😃.


01 Feb 2016 19:46:18
Babelcopter report: ETA of arrival in the city of Liverpool is 21.00 however there seems to be more passengers than permitted so there is a behind the scenes effort to get Ian Ayre to carry the last passenger on his Harley! Looks like 4 incomings. keep you posted when I hear more 😉.

Believable2 Unbelievable3

01 Feb 2016 19:22:22
Good evening fellow Reds,

Here's hoping the dildo rocks up again.

Much love,

N.

Believable1 Unbelievable4

01 Feb 2016 19:27:43
I'm hoping not mate. Was hoping to get lucky tonight 😉😊.


01 Feb 2016 19:31:46
Engaged fingers before brain Phooey, I don't want it rocking up anywhere near me, wasn't in the wedding vows.


01 Feb 2016 19:33:30
Get lucky with a dildo?

Phooey won't be able to pooey.


01 Feb 2016 19:40:34
Lol dildo clearly on the brain!


01 Feb 2016 19:57:41
Aldous Huxley had a brother called Dildous - he was a goal keeper.


01 Feb 2016 20:20:15
Dildo baggins.


01 Feb 2016 20:48:53
Albert Camus, the novelist and philosopher, was a Goalie for RU Algiers 'til he got TB, don't know if he had a dildo though.


01 Feb 2016 21:05:09
The dildo don't they dildo.


01 Feb 2016 19:16:36
Hi Eds

Away from transfer deadline day, I was wondering if you could outline, aside from potential non-compliance with FFP and the associated penalties, how serious is the club's financial situation and in what way?

What should the club be doing to resolve this (if anything) and are they doing anything to put the club on a stronger footing (aside from the stadium
Extension)?

Thanks.

Believable0 Unbelievable4

{Ed001's Note - can you ask when it is not incredibly busy with transfer deadline day please?}

01 Feb 2016 19:26:14
Yep, all this hyper-inactivity is wearing me out.


01 Feb 2016 20:51:47
Bet Jim White is gutted.


01 Feb 2016 19:16:36
Hi Eds

Away from transfer deadline day, I was wondering if you could outline, aside from potential non-compliance with FFP and the associated penalties, how serious is the club's financial situation and in what way?

What should the club be doing to resolve this (if anything) and are they doing anything to put the club on a stronger footing (aside from the stadium
Extension)?

Thanks.

Believable0 Unbelievable2

{Ed001's Note - can you ask when it is not incredibly busy with transfer deadline day please?}

01 Feb 2016 19:57:48
What you busy with ed there's nowt happening with lfc.


{Ed001's Note - just like between your ears then.}

01 Feb 2016 18:46:10
LFC have come out of months long discussions with the supporters group over ticket prices and actually raised ticket prices for next season rather than reducing them or even freezing them.

If the owners were going to have price freezes/ reductions then next season, with the increased revenue would have been the perfect time but they have disregarded what the fans want.

I reckon the locals are getting priced out, this will mean even less will be able to come, there will be more tourists from abroad and won't help the 'Anfield is a graveyard' problem.

Believable3 Unbelievable3

{Ed002's Note - You are still struggling with the concept of having to manage the massive debt that the club is already in with the additional debt the club is taking on at the moment.}

01 Feb 2016 19:03:28
Same at Utd, City, Chelsea, and Everton (if they ever win a trophy)

Anyway, Liverpool have treated their supporters like Dirt years.

If they had pulled their fingers out years ago and exploited the market when we had the chance, then the fans wouldn't suffer.

It's these kids I feel sorry for as they will struggle, unless of course, Daddy is prepared to pay for them first class with an inflated priced ticket.

That's never going to happen in one of the poorest cities in the country, is it?


01 Feb 2016 19:31:41
Fantastic news - People who pay more appreciate what they get! Look at the amount of money our away fans pay to attend games and look at the much better results because you can hear them supporting the team.

Unlike Anfield where the so called fans grumble instead of supporting ALL THE PLAYERS and wonder why we lose.


01 Feb 2016 19:51:25
Why would this news surprise anyone with these owners? But they saved us didn't they so they can do whatever they like. When will people wake up to these vampires!


{Ed001's Note - this was always going to happen and it was very obvious they would raise the ticket prices. Sad because it is down to their inability to keep a check on spending or it would not be needed.}

01 Feb 2016 20:05:48
I completely understand where your coming from Ed and why it has to happen, but some of the reported prices like £70 is getting to the stage where its ridiculous for a club which is touted as 9th richest in the world. There has definately been some bad management.

Tbf, this is happening all over the place in the English game. You can go to a PSG or Bayern game for less than £12 whereas watching Arsenal will set you back £90 or so!


{Ed002's Note - I m not sure why you are using the word "richest". The club is screwed by debt incurred because of mismanagement and buying players. You cannot compare it to PSG or Bayern.}

01 Feb 2016 18:45:26
Is it right they've just announced ticket prices going up?
perfect after a quiet day in the transfer window (sky seem to have made it a day akin to bloody xmas) haha
Anyway whether you agree we needed transfers or not its time the pr department got a sense of timing lol.

Believable0 Unbelievable1

01 Feb 2016 18:36:20
I'm guessing this quiet transfer window is the calm before the storm until the silly money kicks in next season.

Believable1 Unbelievable2

01 Feb 2016 18:33:05
I'm happy we didn't pay over the odds for Tex and we also didn't panic buy

But I am so annoyed we even tried for a player who's club was never going to sell the player in January for a reasonable price

Why did we enter a market with only one target when there is plenty more options out there bad by the club or scouts or who ever takes care of this!

Believable5 Unbelievable7

01 Feb 2016 18:26:41
Cant believe I haven't seen a single post all day that hasn't involved john Lennon airport. deadline day is not the same without someone spotting a superstar hiding under a coat getting man-handled into the back of your best mates cousins taxi. someone must have a john Lennon airport rumour up their sleeve today 😊.

Believable2 Unbelievable3

01 Feb 2016 18:34:22
Barca need to raise money due to clauses in Messi and Neymar's contracts granting them massive wage increases from next season.

So my best mate's uncle's cat is certain that Suarez is due to arrive at John Lennon Airport via Babelcopter.


01 Feb 2016 18:25:29
I no I'm on the wrong page
And no I haven't took the wrong turn off

Just want to put a shout out to Robbie Owen he's a kopite from Hutton

What an absolute gent you are lad almost brought a tear to my eye he's gave up his season tkt for the derby so young jj who was abused by scumbag city fans can get an experience of what a real away game is like

And what he said about us all looking after each other in this city regardless of what colour you wear are so so true YNWA.

Believable11 Unbelievable3

01 Feb 2016 18:44:57
Class post . And class act from Robbie.


01 Feb 2016 19:04:39
Yes Liam.

We need to stick together lad.


01 Feb 2016 19:33:16
Hope he has a great time. Great to see the city unite.


01 Feb 2016 20:40:45
Nice one lads.


Aston Villa Fans Finally Have Something To Smile About, Manchester United Defender In The Middle Of Everything And More

01 Feb 2016 18:11:32
{Ed's Note - We have posted a new article entitled, Aston Villa Fans Finally Have Something To Smile About, Manchester United Defender In The Middle Of Everything And More

Believable0 Unbelievable0

01 Feb 2016 17:22:35
I think it's important to note that JK hasn't actually had much time with the whole squad yet. With so many injuries it's almost impossible for him to work out what we need right now (queue the people screaming that we need a striker and a GK) . For me Origi coming back is a boost, even if he's not a 20 goal a season striker what he does through his movement and pressing (which Benteke doesn't do) is free up space for the likes of firmino, coutinho to score more goals. The only thing that worries me in all honesty is the likes of Stoke, Everton, West Ham and Leicester who seem to be buying really well and developing there squds.

Believable2 Unbelievable3

{Ed002's Note - I am sure the fans will come up with plenty more excuses for Klipperty as time moves on.}

01 Feb 2016 17:32:26
I won't.

He has made mistakes and is hopefully learning that the league is different.

Still love him though.


01 Feb 2016 17:32:45
Fsg haven't got the money to compete, if they think just bringing Klopp in is enough there idiots. Klopp must be shocked how average our squad is.

I expected more from this window really, summer will be the same.


01 Feb 2016 17:41:18
The pot calling the kettle black there fat cat I believe. How can you say they "haven't got the money to compete". It's baffling really.


01 Feb 2016 18:03:58
Fat cat are you serious? If you follow the site the ed's tell us constantly that the club isn't self sufficient and we are close to being fined and transfer bans, the owners couldn't put much more in if they wanted to mate.


01 Feb 2016 18:04:18
FSG have been good owners and have always backed the manager when they can, it's not there fault on which players the money gets spent on.


01 Feb 2016 18:08:30
Klopp could punch my mum and steal my girlfriend. I'll still love him ed :)


01 Feb 2016 18:14:06
Well not entirely true Mighty Reds. Leadership starts at the very top and works its way down. Whether its who they put in charge of the overall club, the chairman, transfer committee, the manager, the scouts, the players picked. Are you saying that it wasnt a mistake by Fsg to employ Rodgers?


01 Feb 2016 17:38:47
Hi ED02, just been reading your not so subtle remarks abt Klopp.

What is the real deal, what has he done wrong? I am kind of lost because I really like him and feel we are lucky to have him. Sincerely believe he can get us back top. Obviously you feel something different?

Is it because of his recalling players who were on loan and the Caulker purchase both of which have increased the wage bill. Or is it something else?

Not having a dig at you, just want to know.


{Ed002's Note - As I have explained before, he is not the person everyone has elevated him to be. It is true he had some success a few years ago but for reasons I don't ungerstand he has been elevated to the position of guru by the fans. Look at the results when he stupidly allowed Gerred in to the first team training - I can't think of any other club in the world that would have allowed that to happen. The bonding and gung-ho period is well and truly over if you cannot get the results to match - and he hasn't.}

01 Feb 2016 17:40:17
Eds do I detect a hint of sarcasm there mate? You think Klipperty has screwed up on a few decisions?


{Ed002's Note - What I am saying is that he isn't the person everyone seels to have him down as.}

01 Feb 2016 17:53:14
Wouldn't it be wrong to start criticizing after a few months? If we did now, wouldn't that make us fickle? Give us at least till next season ed002!


{Ed002's Note - Why not a couple of seasons of transitions.}

01 Feb 2016 17:58:06
if we had the foresight of the huge amounts of money we would have wasted, we would have money to compete. the fact that we'd rather spend 100's of millions on players who don't improve what we have when we could just splash the cash for special players (if no ones available, don't buy anyone) like 1 or 2 players a year, and use the players we have.

are club think they need to splash the cash because the players the manager chooses to play are not performing well, and each window seems to be replacing average players with average players, while the youth get shafted.

clubs around us are doing well because they spend when necessary.


01 Feb 2016 18:35:00
I wonder if ed001 would care to comment on ed002's thoughts on klopp?
Let's see if we can start a fight. Haha.


01 Feb 2016 18:38:09
I think Klopp will be great for our club if given time and patience.


01 Feb 2016 18:44:56
Don't worry I'm sure u would have him at Chelsea ed2.


{Ed002's Note - It has nothing to do with Chelsea of course. Just another embarrassing post from a Liverpool fan. Idiot.}

01 Feb 2016 19:06:06
It's called banter. On a banter page.


01 Feb 2016 19:15:22
Wow Klopp is elevated to a guru? No one is elevating him, he is a talented manager and he has a great personality. It is clear this is not his squad, there is little balance and he is still finding his depth. Regarding Gerrard to the squad in the off season, it has happened plenty of times, Henry trained with the Arsenal first team during his New York stint. I gather the insinuation is that Gerrard was the cause for some bad results, for being a negative presence or something. Which is utter folly if that is the case.
Bottom line is Klopp deserves time and judging on prior merits he will do well with a mediocre squad. I mean Mourinho, Ferguson, Guardiola, Shankley whoever wouldn't do anything with our current team.


01 Feb 2016 19:09:49
Ed just on your comments about Gerrard in training and the impact on results. I remember asking the Eds whether there was any correlation between the 2 and was categorically told there was not. Are you now saying that Gerrards influence had a negative effect on results?


{Ed002's Note - I told you before it happened that it was a potential problem and a very, very stupid thing for the manager to buy in to.}

01 Feb 2016 19:10:52
#banter
I was merly .................


{Ed002's Note - Actually you were "merly" being stupid and then you changed your username and posted a very embarrassing post indeed - making you look like a complete jerk and bringing ignominity on the Liverpool supporters. Great job.}

01 Feb 2016 19:38:08
Hehehe! Please not another year of transition! we have been transitioning for god knows how long! And you are right about gerrard being allowed to train. That decision surprised me and not in a good way.


01 Feb 2016 19:42:05
Ed02, those calling/ considering klopp a guru are doing him a great disservice because he himself has said, he isn`t a genius and that he would make mistakes which is normal as he is not perfect. Personally, I don`t care if he makes mistakes provided he`s learning from them as all managers make mistakes. And Fat Cat, saying the owners have no money to compete is laughable. Is over 400M spent since their arrival on players not enuff for you or should we keep racking up debts just make you feel happy that we are now "competing"? They may get the blame for hiring BR but that`s about it. Stop blaming them for no reason. It`s embarassing.


{Ed002's Note - You are right, Klopp may well do OK. The issue with the money is that folks don't see it from the perspective of the owners. If the club was a house, at what point does it become evident that adding to the mortgage to repaint all of the rooms twice a year is not a good business model.}

01 Feb 2016 20:43:46
Well that depends on how much profit you want to make on your house. How much clear profit do you think Fsg will walk away with Ed? Also if you are repainting your room twice a year its because you must have made a cock up the first time.


{Ed002's Note - Right now they would struggle to make much of a profit taking account of loans and third party debts.}

01 Feb 2016 21:49:09
Surely the better way of looking at it ED is say you manage to buy buckingham palace for 72p and a mars bar, and then when you move in you realise you can't pay the heating and electric, after how many pay-day loans do you sell to someone who can?


{Ed002's Note - The owners did not get the club on the cheap.}

01 Feb 2016 17:19:05
Genuine Rumour

My mate Mick has just text me, he said he's just seen what looked like Jurgen Klopp sat in a Toby Carvery sharing a meat platter with Paul Konchesky, it looked like they had just agreed personal terms, just passing on the news guys, seems genuine to me though #deadlineday.

Believable3 Unbelievable4

01 Feb 2016 17:33:17
I used to love the rumours like this.


01 Feb 2016 17:42:59
Oh come on. Who disagreed?

Hands up.


01 Feb 2016 20:48:12
Ed 02 .............


{Ed002's Note - It is like shooting monkeys in a barrel tonight with all of these folks chaning their name - you are embarrassing yourselves and the other supporters. Your inability to accept the truthful answer to a question about the manager is quite astonishing.}

01 Feb 2016 17:09:35
Thanks to all the Eds for their info over the window, looks like the the only Brazilian I'll be seeing tonight is from the missus!

Believable3 Unbelievable1

{Ed001's Note - I wouldn't get your hopes up on that one mate.}

01 Feb 2016 17:18:48
You'll struggle lad if Willian walks through the door.


01 Feb 2016 17:18:48
You'll struggle lad if Willian walks through the door.


01 Feb 2016 18:19:40
That's the only Brazilian I will be seeing as well lad ;)


01 Feb 2016 19:43:49
No Brazilians for me tonight. Now an angel from Victoria Secret is worth a good shout.


01 Feb 2016 19:50:27
As long as she turned the webcam on Mikey we'll be fine.


Everton Tie Marred By Racist Chants, Altidore Shock As He Scores And Much More

01 Feb 2016 16:57:06
{Ed's Note - We have posted a new article entitled, Everton Tie Marred By Racist Chants, Altidore Shock As He Scores And Much More

Believable1 Unbelievable1

01 Feb 2016 16:29:12
Am i the only one that think Benteke can be good for LFC. I know he hasn't been at his best or even good at al these last game but don't you think he can adapt?

Can a proper preseason with Klopp make him adapt better?

YNWA.

Believable1 Unbelievable8

01 Feb 2016 16:36:17
Benteke not a bad st u just need to use him right . he's not going to be a player like firminho who will press but he can get u a goal out of the blue.


01 Feb 2016 16:38:39
It's not even adapting, it's just he needs to try. Bust a gut to get into the box, get in front of a man to win the ball, or close down a defender under pressure. You can encourage it, but if he can't do it, it's either laziness, lack of fitness or both. It's not like he needs to save his energy for whatever else he does.


01 Feb 2016 16:38:39
It's not even adapting, it's just he needs to try. Bust a gut to get into the box, get in front of a man to win the ball, or close down a defender under pressure. You can encourage it, but if he can't do it, it's either laziness, lack of fitness or both. It's not like he needs to save his energy for whatever else he does.


01 Feb 2016 16:38:39
It's not even adapting, it's just he needs to try. Bust a gut to get into the box, get in front of a man to win the ball, or close down a defender under pressure. You can encourage it, but if he can't do it, it's either laziness, lack of fitness or both. It's not like he needs to save his energy for whatever else he does.


01 Feb 2016 16:55:28
He seems to have lost so much confidence. I don't remember seeing a succesful striker look so lost without having an injury, it is worse than Torres in his Chelsea days.

I thought he started the season not bad, not amazing maybe, but not bad, had a couple of quality goals, one great header from the end of the box, one great shot from outside the box, he didn't lose many balls and was the first for every ball in the air.

Now it is sad to watch him at times. Occasionaly he will still give a good pass, he is still better passer than most of our other forwards, but nothing other than that. He can get a ball in front of an open goal and will still miss. His movement is not great. He mainly look like he is not understanding our game and where he should be.

He suffered I think from Origi and Sturridge being injured, maybe as a second striker there would be less pressure on him (had we played two upfront which we didn't anyway though) and the expectations probably and the pressure of a big club when things didn't go well and him being dropped to the bench and Firmino preferred on him as a striker all didn't help. I don't buy all the lazy accusations. He is maybe not great in pressing but a lot of strikers aren't. For me it is still a big mystery what happened to him after being so prolific in AV - and their style wasn't that different to us even if they didn't press and had a bit more of a wide game.

It happens to some strikers with us unfortuantely. we saw it with Balo and Lambert last year. We have very poor service to our strikers and very little threat on goal other than them so it makes it easy to mark them.

I hope I am wrong but I don't see a future for him with us and I hope (though worried) for him, that he can recover his career elsewhere becuase he is very talented footballer.


01 Feb 2016 16:56:54
Agree with Fency, these are bentekes problems plus he's not the best finisher in front of goal. He's just not that good a striker, good enough squad player though.


01 Feb 2016 17:00:32
Yep your the only one.


01 Feb 2016 17:03:23
He's always been the same, what do people expect?

A few good games, knocks in a few goals then has a couple of months off.


01 Feb 2016 17:10:09
To be fair, when you are off form you start doing things you normally don't do to try and get back into the groove and it can make things that much worse. Sometimes while trying to dig yourself out of a hole you just dig further in!


01 Feb 2016 18:15:35
If you were out of form surely you'd try and make up for that with more effort, not wondering around the pitch hoping you score.


01 Feb 2016 16:17:26
Jose Instagram in talks with Newcastle according to sly sports news.

Believable2 Unbelievable1

01 Feb 2016 16:25:52
😄 Instagram.


01 Feb 2016 16:27:37
The Spaniard spent four years here at Newcastle from 2007 to 2011 before a £6m move to Liverpool he hasn’t featured under Jurgen Klopp since he arrived at the club earlier on in the season.


Spot on. 100% accurate sky sports lol.


01 Feb 2016 16:05:24
We have el this month kock out stage
Too two legs plus replay west ham very busy I guse its summer now we have to wait now I guse I'll stop checking the net now looking fowed to the game tomorrow ynwa.

Believable1 Unbelievable2

01 Feb 2016 16:19:22
"Kock out stage" German maybe?


01 Feb 2016 17:08:07
I'm sure there is a bar in Amsterdam called the "kock out stage"


01 Feb 2016 17:20:28
Drawing the balls out of the bag proceeds the kockout stage.


01 Feb 2016 17:30:29
Knock out stage I meant I am a fast typer lol hance why its notnspelt right ynwa.


01 Feb 2016 17:55:38
10.59pm tonight when we seal the Teixeira deal is kock out stage surely?


01 Feb 2016 19:39:41
Lol Davey 😊.


01 Feb 2016 15:40:24
As much as I am happy to not waste money I do feel we were desperate for a striker, we just don't know where the net is and before anyone complains its been like it for a good while even when Couthino and Origi were fit,
Also I do feel with Klopp, now Guardiola, Wenger having money to spend, a newie at utd possibly and one at Chelsea too it may be harder than ever to convince players to come in the summer, prices will go daft this summer maybe one top drawer player in early wouldn't have been too bad an idea, just an opinion chaps but our goalscoring prowess is dire right now.

Believable6 Unbelievable1

01 Feb 2016 17:41:49
Klopp arriving changes nothing, same old fsg. Expect more of the same in the summer.


{Ed001's Note - you are just a troll with multiple accounts, please go away and stop spouting imbecilic moronic mutterings you childish little turd.}

01 Feb 2016 15:34:24
Does anyone else think Danny Ings could do a Jamie vardy in league next season?

Believable6 Unbelievable3

01 Feb 2016 16:03:38
Your guess is as good as mine but I reckon he'll fit in well.


01 Feb 2016 18:24:16
He would have had a great season under klopp I think he would have done excellenth hard working can finish major pity.


01 Feb 2016 15:22:44
No one's mentioned it and maybe it's not a big deal but JK said Sturridge should return to full training tomorrow. Hopefully this means that he's proved himself and will soon be ready for a proper return to the first team. Crossing every finger I've got whilst stroking my lucky rabbit's foot.

Believable7 Unbelievable1

01 Feb 2016 16:27:39
How is your rabbit lucky? won the lottery or summat?

and anyway, there's laws against that type of behaviour.


01 Feb 2016 16:42:08
Few people getting a bit on Sturridges back for one reason or another. Few things said by klopp might have been taken different ways. The thing about 100% fit I kinda understand though, the amount of injuries he has had, he should feel for before playing. I have no doubts that he wants to play.


01 Feb 2016 17:14:37
I'll have to use that euphonism when me bird walks in to the room.

"What the hell are you doing?! "

"Just stroking the rabbits foot love, just stroking the rabbits foot. "


01 Feb 2016 14:58:00
JK confirmed no incomings and unsure of outgoings. This summer will be when our squad will get overhauled and expect big changes with many players departing. Next season will be interesting with JK at us, Pep at City, AW still at Arsenal and new managers at both Chelsea and Utd.

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01 Feb 2016 15:56:51
Bummer for Chris "money will be found" in Tamworth 😉.


01 Feb 2016 16:07:00
Bummer to all members of the "Just pay the money required" brigade as well, Ron.


01 Feb 2016 16:21:52
Unless it's a player who is better and at a good price, I'm more then happy to leave the squad. Move Enrique and Bogdan on if possible but unlikely.

JK is it seems a man of his word. He said all players will get an oppertunity. All players will get a chance and the youth will be used here rather then on loan. He wanted to look at the squad and see what he has, fair play for doing just this. We may want wholesale changes and maybe that will happen, but at least it's not knee jerk and no one can say Klopp didn't give them a game.

We have Origi and Fragile returning next week, we will have Gomez and Ings to return next season. Add some other minor outs like Pip and Hendo we should be able to progress in both cups, have a striker for the cup final and maybe a consistant end to the league. Like in other windows, I'd rather Smith, now Stewart and Branno get more game time. If we beat the hammers then maybe some time for Ilori Ojo and Ward.

Oh and let's not forget we got Flanno back this month, he stays fit that's a great new signing.


01 Feb 2016 16:28:28
I'm only pulling Chris's leg 😉 But I am happy we haven't made any stupid risky purchases and happy we're following the sensible road.
Let the manager learn about what we've got before going out and spending more.


01 Feb 2016 14:22:55
Apparently no Incomings this window? Seems like Liverpool have epic failed again!

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01 Feb 2016 14:34:23
Why have they"Epic failed"?


01 Feb 2016 14:43:06
Not spending silly money on players who won't do well for us and we most likely don't need?

Yes liverpool, what a failure.


01 Feb 2016 14:46:38
Grujic came in and return of a fair few loanees. We put in a bid for a player of what we could pay and they rejected it, we didn't overpay. What an epic fail.


01 Feb 2016 14:47:47
Failed to what? Make panic buys? Paid over the odds for a player? Signed a player that doesn't fit our style or system?
I think many people on here agree that avoiding all these past mistakes has made this window a success!


01 Feb 2016 14:51:14
They will be in good company then.


01 Feb 2016 14:54:27
Epic success 😀.


01 Feb 2016 14:59:19
What is epic failed? Modern day lingo? I don't think failure should be a word associated with this window.


01 Feb 2016 15:00:06
We haven't spent money we don't have and we haven't lost any players we want to keep.

Would've been best if we had lost players that we didn't want to keep, thus had money, but to say this is an "Epicfail" is lunacy.


01 Feb 2016 15:08:56
The fact is we're just not a good enough team and needed reinforcements, with benteke not good enough and Sturridge never fit, origi inexperienced our striking options are poor. Don't even need to get me started on our dreadful defence.


01 Feb 2016 15:25:20
So who would you have bought Shane? And more importantly who would you have sold to get the money together for these purchases? Coutinho?


01 Feb 2016 15:28:38
Fsg only buy players whan we have to sell are best players. Next whan we be coutinho . We naver get are top targets under these owners and sign top players oh btw Suarez was not a top player . He got world class at Liverpool fc.


01 Feb 2016 15:36:17
Yeah but this is real life, not fantasy football.
And there is no magic wand to fix the team's problems in the middle of a season.

Sure, a couple of premium players up top and at the back would be nice, but those players just aren't available now.
The fact is that nobody has spent significant money this window. Well, except Newcastle, but I don't think you'd want Townsend would you?

Maybe when the Chinese but out the Reds, then we'll be able to throw money around like crazy and make you happy. Although be warned, that would also make us the latest soulless Premier League club.


01 Feb 2016 15:41:04
There's so many things wrong with that post Redtim17 i don't even know were to start.


01 Feb 2016 15:51:57
Well done Tim, biggest whinge of the day award 😃.


01 Feb 2016 16:06:53
Soz people I just hope after kloop come in we would sign somebody good this window and try to catch Spurs for the top 4 but if sturrige can say fit it will feel like a new signing .


01 Feb 2016 16:08:39
Easy red dawn if we got the funds to splash £24.5 million on teixera then why can't we go out and find a decent striker for that? Icardi?


01 Feb 2016 16:17:55
We have six strikers on the books already in Sturridge, Benteke, Origi, Ings, Balotelli, and Yesil. We need to be shifting players before buying more, in my opinion. Frankly if I were FSG there is no way I would have let us buy Benteke without having moved on Balotelli permanently first. Hopeful the era of buying players and then loaning them out when we can't sell them is over.


01 Feb 2016 16:25:21
Shane, your post is pathetic, disgraceful and senseless. So because we didn`t do what you wanted amounts to failure, right? You continue to confirm the notion that our fans are the absolute worst at supporting the club, the manager and the players. Thanks for forconfirming that sterotype. You must be very proud of yourself.


01 Feb 2016 16:25:21
Shane, your post is pathetic, disgraceful and senseless. So because we didn`t do what you wanted amounts to failure, right? You continue to confirm the notion that our fans are the absolute worst at supporting the club, the manager and the players. Thanks for forconfirming that sterotype. You must be very proud of yourself.


01 Feb 2016 16:35:37
Redohio seriously? Someone needs a women in there life.


01 Feb 2016 16:52:32
Wow. Are you serious Shane? Really? Because you're permitted to post whatever ill conceived notions come to your head, and the rest of us can comment, agree or disagree, you think it's okay to post even lower personal stuff? While trying to be clever, you simply confirmed Redohio's comments. Man up and get some thicker skin.


01 Feb 2016 17:03:40
Haha u lot need to get a life.


01 Feb 2016 19:54:55
Shane, women aren't my problem and since I`m happily married to the best set of curves I`ve ever seen, they never will be. Your post is still a disgrace joking or not.


01 Feb 2016 13:30:57
What would you think of Icardi as a signing Ed? Undoubtedly talented but too much of an attitude problem?

I'd say it would spell the end of Sturridge's Liverpool career if he proved successful. Although, he is Italian, so he probably wouldn't be.

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{Ed001's Note - I have not seen a lot of him and isn't he Argentinian?}

01 Feb 2016 13:52:28
Haha, oh god. So he is. Don't I look the fool.
Ok well in that case. Sign him up quick! :)


01 Feb 2016 14:33:56
Not sure about the attitude problem but he has had a controversial year or 2.
Little wonder he wants a fresh start elsewhere, must tremble everytime he plays against sampdoria. Lol.


01 Feb 2016 15:24:46
ED0001'S You need to let this falklands stuff go mate.


{Ed001's Note - I would happily let the Falklands go.}

01 Feb 2016 15:52:38
Once we've tapped their oil 😉.


{Ed001's Note - sod that, most of the money would end up in the hands of the Thatcher's, why do you think so many lives were thrown away to defend it?}

01 Feb 2016 16:31:02
I'm not very political Ed so I'll leave that one.


01 Feb 2016 13:25:59
Hi eds and fellow reds,

Would greatly appreciate your opinion on who you would rather start left back moreno or smith?

personally i'd rather smith, moreno has no end product and his defending is atrocious, against stoke he let walters run off him numerous times . the less said about the norwich penalty the better. I think people only rate him because of his pace and the speed he gets up and down the line.

Eds your opinion would be greatly because once you mention a players flaws it makes it much easier for the untrained eye to notice.

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{Ed001's Note - Smith, though he still needs to work on his defending as well, he is much better positionally. Moreno is offering very little bar silly errors at the moment.}

01 Feb 2016 13:33:30
Smith LB and when he is ready to go (although seems like he already is), Flannagan RB would be my choice.


01 Feb 2016 14:02:56
Moreno has no end product? Most chances created by any defender. With a decent striker, he'd probably have a 4 or 5 assists. I like smith, but don't think he's really an upgrade on Moreno at all, he didn't do brilliantly against West Ham. Moreno was poor against Stoke, but generally this season I think he's been on of our more consistent performers.


{Ed001's Note - how many good quality chances has he created compared to how many times he has got into a position to provide them? His delivery is awful.}

01 Feb 2016 14:12:10
I agree his deliveries are can be frustrating, but I think you've also got to blame part of that on a lack of movement when Benteke plays, and a lack of physical presence on crosses when Firmino plays.


{Ed001's Note - why? His crosses are not going into an area they can attack them anyway. You don't need a physical presence to score from crosses if they are of a decent quality.}

01 Feb 2016 14:18:43
Smith's balls into the box have been superb when he's played this year. I also think he's less of a defensive liability. I could see us selling Moreno in the summer (to Real), and then hopefully promoting smith to first choice.

Moreno would do great at Real, the overall defending in La Liga is dreadful.


01 Feb 2016 14:23:04
Well if you have a striker making a run, it's a lot easier to know where he wants it and where to put it, than if he's stood still. He's got something like 45 chances created, and only 1 or 2 assists, I'm only saying that at least a dozen or so of them must have been of enough quality, for them to have been taken.


{Ed001's Note - I think if you go back and watch, more like 3 or 4 are of enough quality.}

01 Feb 2016 14:34:06
That is a strange defence of Moreno's awful crossing. So it's the striker's fault for not having Go-Go-Gadget neck or legs?

The fact is, Moreno has very poor passing accuracy and crossing completion % as well as a tendency to go walkabout.
He can look good for a couple of games but then returns to old habits. Personally, I don't see what he has that Smith doesn't have and unless he gets consistently better, he'll be on my list of players to be replaced this summer.


01 Feb 2016 14:35:27
Thanks for the reply ed,

My choice would be smith as well, every match you watch moreno he's using his pace to cover for his positioning then lungs in with a last ditch tackle it has disaster written all over it. He pulls out of tackles all the time and when blocking crosses he turns his back on the ball. I think smith with games would become much more solid. Technically his crosses are 100 times better. I feel morenos time is ticking.

If he isn't dropped where going to have the same problem under klopp as we did rodgers that the players with the big name are keeping their positions over the younger better players.


01 Feb 2016 14:49:51
I think Smith should be first choice solely because of that penalty Moreno gave up at Norwich, who does that?


01 Feb 2016 16:53:39
Moreno has cost us so many goals since he got here that it`s no use counting them. he is a walking, talking mistake waiting to happen. That can be summed up in one brainless sequence (of which there a many) where he fouled naismith TWICE in the box for the pen vs Norwich. there are so many errors in that sequence alone that it is too painful to enumerate. he is poor and this is why we are interested in Rafael Guerero at the moment. he was never a good defender and BR knew this but again, his stubbornness has cost us. Smith is still young and is able to learn but I agree, he is the best crosser we have. Blaming benteke for Moreno`s inability to cross the ball is ludicrous. I know Benteke is not the flavor of the month but blaming him for everything is becoming embarassing and unfair, IMO.


01 Feb 2016 19:06:33
As soon as Moreno gets into a decent position to put a cross in, you just know he's going to fire in a low cross, straight into a defender and then struggle to get back down the pitch in time to deal with the counter attack. every time!


01 Feb 2016 12:51:35
The fact that we didn't waste the usual amount on transfers we don't need makes this window a success. We could also assess the youngsters a fair bit and they're not too bad, are they? I honestly hope we rely on the academy first and foremost and then look elsewhere. The amount money we generally waste on players we don't need demands a 'case study' of its own. Yet the fans demand more wastage. Just five minutes on Twitter will make you feel depressed. And here I'm arguing with a friend how we didn't even need grujic or caulker. Oh well.

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01 Feb 2016 13:33:02
In addition Acrux, i think the fact that our youth have gotten chances to play an audition for the first team during this window has been good as well. Those like Smith, Ojo, Branno, Stewart and Tex along with the return of "Cafu" (Flanno) have shown that they may have a future in our first team and if used properly and effectively, they might as well be like new signings given their enthusiasm, commitment and energy which allows them to play with no fear to the point of dominating a first choice WH and Exeter eleven. Really happy we have kept our powder dry and and hoping Klopp can give them a shot as the season progresses.


01 Feb 2016 14:51:37
Well said redohio. Couldn't have put it better. Only buy if it's truly going to improve the squad. People demand young talent every window and then can't give them enough time to last until another window. This madness has to end. Hopefully it's ended.


01 Feb 2016 15:07:18
If we did sign anyone i'd probably of wanted texiera but not going to happen. So probably best to just carry on with the players we have. Gives JK less players to worry about when assessing what to do around summer time!

I really want Ojo o start a game. Think the lad is pure class!


01 Feb 2016 12:34:17
Maybe its a too late now but I hope we do get somebody in.

I had earlier stated that even no transfers would be fine, but now I strongly feel that the squad needs that little bit of help in the attacking side.

So even a good player on loan would be fine with me.

ED's any chance of things happening. I would be happy even with that Real Madrid kid - Denis Cheryshev on loan with an option to buy.

What do you feel guys?

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{Ed001's Note - I would not get my hopes up, if someone is brought in it will be a bonus now.}

01 Feb 2016 12:51:17
I am not sure what klopp thinks of the squad, But I wouldn't wait till summer for that matter, Such a unique season with Chelsea dropping out from the top 4 and We should have made a real effort to get into the Top 4.
I can't see too many players coming in summer if we finish outside top 4.


01 Feb 2016 13:23:01
They will if we win the Europa.


01 Feb 2016 13:34:19
Keep your powder dry till the summer. Only desperate clubs or those facing relegation or injuries get players in Jan and pay well over the odds for them.


01 Feb 2016 12:08:03
Hi eds,
Any idea why Ward didn't get a game in the FA cup at the weekend?

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{Ed001's Note - because Mignolet was chosen. In my opinion it was because Migs did well in the previous game and so Klopp was hoping to keep that going and build his confidence.}

01 Feb 2016 13:01:46
He wanted to keep a mixture of more experienced players in with the youth. Ward is firmly number 2 now, but it seems like Klopp doesn't want to drop Migs because it would damage him. He wants to give him every chance to get into form.

Ward was very vocal for the U21s and organized his defense well. His distribution is way better than Migs (not difficult I know) but it'd still be a risk to put him into the first team. I'd say it's only a matter of time before Migs makes a horrible howler. But for now Klipperty is hoping that a run of good form will make a reliable keeper out of our super shot-stopper. I could see Ward making his debut in the last game of the season, if it's a dead rubber.


01 Feb 2016 12:52:22
I think you are overlooking into this Ed01, We had this in our podcast and I clearly said which you and Benny happily disagreed, Migs is his fiorst choice Keeper and Ward was only bought to cover Migs.


{Ed001's Note - Ward was brought back to be looked at, no decision had been made at that point, so please don't try and act like you knew something.}

01 Feb 2016 13:18:20
All the players that were brought back from loan were brought back to be looked at. As Klopp said when he first arrived, it's stupid to have them scattered all over Europe. Although the half-season loans have been beneficial for most of them. It's more to do with Klopp wanting a hands-on approach to get familiar with his entire squad. While Rodgers was just lazy and happy to let others do his job for him.


01 Feb 2016 13:37:07
Spot on, Jurgen. Klopp wants a total revamp of the youth system as he said, our best youth players should be at Anfield and not at some dead end club like Wigan or Blackpool which is why IMO, those like Stewart, Ward, Ojo, Smith, Branno and Tex should be part of the squad as of next season.


01 Feb 2016 13:42:42
Ward is are number 2 to save money . bodgan will go in the summer or this window and I don't blame kloop who would trust him. maybe if we beat West Ham . we can play him against Blackburn.


01 Feb 2016 15:10:49
Think ward was brought back to be looked at and also i think he will get certain games. I would hope so anyhow.

I like the idea of JK bringing him back to have a look and sort out the academy and development of youth players instead of sending them out on loan not to get game time! But Ward was getting constant footy in the SPL.

i dob't think you could throw him in as a started just purely if he had a bad game or two the damage it could do to his confidence and also migs if he's dropped.

I think really just put him in a few games here and there.


01 Feb 2016 11:37:45
Great write up on Rob Jones.

Best right back I ever had the privilege to watch.

Imo heading was his weakest skill (not that it was that bad) but his reading, positioning and technique more than made up for it.

Killer player. :)

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{Ed001's Note - cheers mate. His heading was merely decent, but his goal scoring was defo his weakness!}

01 Feb 2016 13:53:40
Unfortunately, never saw Rob Jones play that much. As for the best RB I ever saw, that would be Marcus Evangelista de Morais or the man we all know as Cafu. I saw him play at the WC in `94 and till his retirement, i have and will prolly never see an RB like him. He is the gold standard at that position. He could defend well but didn`t really need to as his opposite numbers were to busy trying to defend against him.


01 Feb 2016 14:50:25
Don't you mean the samba Flanagan?


01 Feb 2016 11:19:26
A team from china has made a huge bid for Alex Tex which Shakhtar accepted but he doesn't want to go there.

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01 Feb 2016 11:31:07
😄 Got to love deadline day.

Someone lock Ian Ayre in a Faraday cage for 24 hours.


01 Feb 2016 13:54:08
Off to Shanghai for IA then, right?


01 Feb 2016 11:08:23
Eds/ reds just a silly statement. If we want Teixeira that much what's his value in the summer pay it now then loan him to shaktar till the summer so we are guaranteed the player if we are that deperate to get him? But more importantly ship a load of rubbish out Enrique, skrtl, benteke and Sinclair.

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{Ed001's Note - maybe we didn't to spend so much unless we could have him straight away.}

01 Feb 2016 11:20:34
For some reason I don't think he's Klopp's #1 target.
I think we put a sensible bid in for him, it failed and we won't return in the summer.
I think we chanced our arm with the bids but we don't want him enough to enter a bidding war.


01 Feb 2016 11:25:27
The club doesn't have the money Shakthar demanded, While the case with Chelsea was different, they did not value the player for the money Shakthar demanded.


01 Feb 2016 13:55:18
If other clubs think he isn`t worht it, that tells me that we should walk away and I`m glad we did.


01 Feb 2016 11:00:46
Glad we've been ruled out for the Cheryshev rumours. Seemed like a BR target not a Klopp.

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01 Feb 2016 10:56:32
Saw that Stoke were potentially in for Michy Batshuayi, looking back I seem to remember we had looked at him back in 2015. Would we look at him again?

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01 Feb 2016 13:57:26
I love him as a player and have watched him consistently at OM (I`m an OM fan) . The boys is very talented and ticks all the boxes (pace, power, good in the air, shoots with both feet and a big game player unlike Lacazette) and can score goals BUT needs 4 chances to score a goal. he`s young and is still learning BUT he is a VERY good prospect.


01 Feb 2016 14:58:02
That's okay Redohio we currently need approx 16 chances to score a goal so by those stats he'd be a 400% improvement lol.


01 Feb 2016 17:03:50
Nice one, EB.


01 Feb 2016 10:44:52
{Ed's Note - We have posted a new player profile about, Rob Jones

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01 Feb 2016 11:32:16
Great read, Ed, and so pleased you did a profile on Rob Jones. One of my all time favourite players and couldn't agree more that Neville's career wouldn't have been a patch on what it ended up being had Jones not suffered his injury problems.

Imagine if Houllier had a fit Rob Jones, entering the prime of his career, available for selection? How much stronger would our defence have been in the late nineties and early noughties?


{Ed001's Note - I was asked to do this profile ages ago, it has just taken me ages as I wanted to get more footage of him playing and try and get hold of him to see if I was ok to put a few quotes from him in it. I couldn't find the footage and haven't had the chance to ask him so left those out too. One thing I do know he has said publicly about Houllier is that he was not happy with the way the club was being run under Ged. Like many to be honest. Probably explains why so many failed to reach their potential under Houllier, his management was lots of petty rules. So I am not convinced having him available would have helped all that much. Though I also think Evans would have had the club in a much better position if Jones had not suffered the injuries and I doubt Houllier would have been brought in.}

01 Feb 2016 12:07:52
Interesting about Ged, Ed. I do recall he fell out with a number of the senior players hence God being shifted on and not sure if Ged had an impact on Macca moving on too. I do think a flat back four would have worked better for Jones, as you said in your article, but Roy preferred the wing backs. IMO, although I was only a kid at the time, we would've won at least one title in the 90s if Roy had concentrated more on the defence, not unlike our recent title charge.


{Ed001's Note - to be fair, Evans wanted to concentrate more on the defence, but Moores refused him money a number of times to buy defenders. One of the times he went and signed him Collymore instead.}

01 Feb 2016 09:18:02
When does the ballot open for cup final tickets!

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01 Feb 2016 09:31:34
Tickets are going to those that have done the three home league cup games, then a ballot for those that have done two after that but no dates announced yet.


01 Feb 2016 09:47:55
Yeah I got 2, you have any idea when an announcement will be about registering. I'm getting restless.


01 Feb 2016 10:35:54
Chill out and watch transfer deadline day kid.


01 Feb 2016 11:07:56
Kid? I care more about wembley thanks.


01 Feb 2016 08:36:42
Is it just me, or is anyone else being increasingly impressed with Allen? I think I would rather we keep him now than not personally.

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01 Feb 2016 08:43:17
100% great and very useful hard working squad member1.


01 Feb 2016 08:44:45
Amazing how players improve when played in their strongest position.


01 Feb 2016 08:56:17
Defo he has been playing really well lately. Thing is with Joe he never goes missing and always gives the same level of performance.

And again further proof that we should back our players. I can't say how pleased I am that he has come through all the abuse he took. Totally outrageous really and shamefull.


01 Feb 2016 08:56:27
Once he sign contract, he will play like benteke or enrique.


{Ed001's Note - he already did sign a contract when we signed him. You really are just turning into a troll, slagging off anything and everything without anything intelligent or worthwhile to add.}

01 Feb 2016 09:16:32
Refreshing to see a player fighting for his lfc career, something a lot of players havnt been able to achieved in the past. The pressing game seems to suit him but still think he's a little lightweight that can get easily bullied at times although his touch has defiantly improved. fare play to the lad for fighting for his place as I carnt see one of the top4 coming in for him.


01 Feb 2016 09:20:50
I don't think anyone can doubt Allen's ability. I have always liked him as a player. His pace is his biggest issue for me, I've seen in games players breeze past him with sheer power. Now if he is alongside a player who is also strong and powerful, I think he could dictate the game a lot better.


01 Feb 2016 09:21:31
I've been heavily critical in the past when all his passes seemed to go back or sideways as an instinct.
Recently he's been getting his head up and I admit is playing very well.
Needs to maintain it if he is to stay though.


01 Feb 2016 09:53:41
I've been Allen biggest critic. He's won me over this season, I can se the player we thought we were getting. It either shows the quality of Klopp and his team or the lack of quality of Rodgers and his team, that said Allen himself deserves the most credit as he is the one who has to perform to get selected and to improve himself.

I'd keep him and on recent weeks, maybe a nod ahead of Can or Hendo (hurts me to admit that) as a starter. I'd suggest Milner, but he seems to have been shoved out wide right.


01 Feb 2016 10:01:39
The things that are not great about him remain the same for me, he is physically quite weak and looks it at times in a tackle. He doesn't score many goals and probably if he could manage 10 a season he would look a much better prospect as a first team regular. Much as Ron says if he was more progressive with his passing he would look a better player and more effective. Maybe bodgers regime of possession over progression can be schooled out of him by Klopp.


01 Feb 2016 10:22:14
Hopefully he will get a run of games with the hectic schedule coming up and keeps this level up.


01 Feb 2016 10:56:29
Reminiscent of Lucas. Sincerely hope that it all works out for him.


01 Feb 2016 11:13:09
He goes on a good run of form every season and then he has one game where he is useless and it seems to completely destroy him. If Allen can play to his full potential more consistently he is definitely worth having around.


01 Feb 2016 11:34:36
He's proving a lot of his doubters wrong, me included.

Maybe its the beard? Samson Allen?


01 Feb 2016 11:43:39
He was always judged on his performance at the DM role which he is not.


01 Feb 2016 12:35:30
His role has definitely changed and it's influenced his ability to move the game forward and influence positively. It's also had an impact because he's not being brushed off the ball in front of our goal - he has more cover behind him. Granted it's been mostly in cameos but he has definitely been doing better - still a candidate to leave but happy to wait till the summer now that he's providing some real value.


01 Feb 2016 12:53:59
Just sell him, he's never going to be good enough as much as he tries, i would rather give his position to branagan, a kid who is already technically better is stronger in the tackle once he improves his in game experience.


01 Feb 2016 08:22:27
Seeing how Smith has slotted in when called upon this season I find it amazing to think just months ago we were going to let him leave on a free.
It also baffles me that when an LB was needed last season we at different times tried sakho, can, ibe, markovic and sterling before giving him a chance.

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01 Feb 2016 09:01:37
I think Carra that just sums up how bad the old management were. When we can all see what's wrong and even the misses is questioning tactics there are problems.

Football is so simple yet people make it so hard.

Just be thankful it was stopped before we got into further problems and lost more of these players. Smith has got a great future now and I can only see him going from strength to strength.


01 Feb 2016 09:07:46
I guess that bodes well for the current management regime at our club 23carragold. It is very refreshing.


01 Feb 2016 14:03:00
BR was incompetent and the facts bore that then and players improving under Klopp makes that even clearer now.


01 Feb 2016 15:21:49
Didn't know Smith was going to be let go on a free. What a joke. The kids class. Flanno at RB and smithy ar LB. i think that is our fullbacks sorted!

Very poor management of the youth players. Its good to see them being given a go.


01 Feb 2016 08:14:43
Morning redmen,

Here's your weekend loan update.

There was fireworks in Milan but nothing to do with ballotelli as AC beat inter 3-0.
Ballotelli came on in the 80th minute and was booked after 20 seconds.

Markovic came on in the 80th minute as fenerbache advanced in the cup after extra time.

Fsv Frankfurt return with a 2-2 draw however our boy anewoyi is still nowhere to be seen.
I imagine he's got pretty good at building snowmen with all the spare time he has had.

And luzern return with a 1-0 defeat. Unlike anewoyi Yesil was in the squad, however his position was bench warmer and he played it well for 90 minutes.

Another lfc rare sighting to join anewoyi and the myth that is Danny Sturridge is Marsh on loan at Sheffield Wednesday.
Wednesday played and lost 3-2 to Shrewsbury however marsh was nowhere to be seen.

Vigouroux was in the headlines this week as Swindon announced they are trying to sign the player. However they didn't do themselves any favours but saying he has the potential to be great, he will be worth a fortune in the future, then offered us two packs of m&m's and a traffic cone.
On the field Swindon lost 1-0.

Fultons career at Pompey hasn't got off to the best start with back to back defeats.
Pompey lead Bournemouth 1-0 in the FA cup but 2 late goals saw Bournemouth through to the net round.

And that's your lot from the weekend.

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01 Feb 2016 09:10:26
You forgot Allan again mate! :p
He played the full game against Anderlecht on Friday.
He was composed on the ball in a competitive game, without creating any real chances. Although he was deployed in a more advanced midfield role than he prefers.


01 Feb 2016 09:30:15
Thanks Jürgen, the ap I use to follow the games doesn't have his league 😢 it doesn't have red star either so I need to try and use my brain to remember them.

So far I've failed lol.


01 Feb 2016 09:45:53
No worries. I've had way too much time on my hands since breaking up with my girlfriend last month. So I'll even be watching Alberto tonight against Vallecano. Hope he scores a hat-trick. :)


01 Feb 2016 06:51:45
Good morning eds

Anything at all that might get us just a little excited today?

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01 Feb 2016 08:46:51
They are showing Baywatch repeats on ITV2.


01 Feb 2016 09:16:21
Raheem Sterling is going to the barber to have his hair made even more ridiculous. Whether or not that enough to get anyone excited or not, I don't know.


01 Feb 2016 09:40:48
The barber will be excited 🤑.


01 Feb 2016 08:01:51
So ed001 are you doing a live chat for the final hour of the deadline? Could be fun!

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{Ed001's Note - that is actually a good idea - I will speak to Ed033 now.}

01 Feb 2016 08:53:58
Nice one!


01 Feb 2016 09:06:41
good idea ST.


01 Feb 2016 11:32:19
Would be good to see some red tinted views on other teams players haha! Can't see too much happening around the clubs, so far it seems that berahino and Robinho are the two highest profile ones. Set up perfectly for a smokescreen and some shock bids!


01 Feb 2016 07:53:17
Dont know how the rest of you feel but I don't want to see us rush in and sign someone for the sake of it.
We are doing alright and have a good number of the younger players pushing through and filling gaps when needed.
I would prefer to push through to the summer and evaluate then when more teams are willing to do business and Klopp has chance to really nail down his team.
Hope we don't buy for the sake of buying to please the fans.

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01 Feb 2016 09:07:29
I agree Andy we have a good enough squad and some players will come through and surprise us. Some won't make the grade and Klopp is of the same mind set I think. We have got some quality players out injured too that can be like new signings.

It will be an interesting summer though all the same.


01 Feb 2016 07:24:21
Does anyone know more about Kevin Stewart? I know he was picked up after Spurs released him along with another player, this was due to us having signed up a Spurs coach or scout.

But wasn't he a left back? And didn't he have a preseason game for us at right back?

Is he a utility player, or is he a centre mid without doubt?

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{Ed001's Note - he was a utility player, he has played all across the defence and midfield in the past but his future is seen in midfield.}

01 Feb 2016 08:25:20
He's even played on the left of midfield for Swindon and Burton. But definitely seems best suited to a defensive midfield role. I was impressed by him and Brannagan on Saturday. Really hope Rossiter signs an extension, but these two are doing well. I thought Virtue was especially impressive yesterday against Reading and O'Hanlon further forward. Very healthily stocked with young midfielders at the moment. Allan played the full game against Anderlecht on Friday and did ok, desptite being played out of position.


01 Feb 2016 09:09:38
I've really liked the look of Stewart when I have seen him play, he was signed with Virgroux as you say when we hired a former spurs scout/ coach. He and Rossiter could do well together over the coming years, challenging Hendo and Can for places.


01 Feb 2016 09:32:39
Thought Stewart and Branagan were the real bright point in Saturday. There were other good performances, but my concern was that against experienced prem players we would get overrun in midfield, but the two of them and joe did really well.


01 Feb 2016 09:57:42
Thanks Ed.

Agree with the rest, Branno and Stewart should themselves well, thought Smith did well too. All had a bit of issue with final ball, but who hasn't for us recently.

Would keep Enrique as a free kick specialist though. or keep him at all.


01 Feb 2016 11:33:04
Was he released from Spurs or did we sign them?


{Ed001's Note - we went and got him from Spurs, not sure what the deal was though, whether any money was paid or if they just agreed to let him go or what.}

Sunderland Sign A Toilet, Terry To Leave Chelsea (Maybe) And More News

01 Feb 2016 04:48:18
{Ed's Note - We have posted a new article entitled, Sunderland Sign A Toilet, Terry To Leave Chelsea (Maybe) And More News

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01 Feb 2016 03:51:44
Hi ed001,

Who among the youngsters who played in the match against west ham impressed you the most?
Do you see any of them being here for the long term?

Appreciate your efforts.

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{Ed001's Note - Brannagan was the one who impressed me the most, he was very good in open play and delivered the best dead balls I have seen in years from a Liverpool player. We have been crying out for some good delivery from them, so his ability could be very useful. It is really up to them, but I do expect the likes of Ibe, Brannagan, Stewart and Smith I expect to have a couple of years yet to impress and force their way into the side.}

01 Feb 2016 04:21:14
What do you think of Ojo ed. He has looked great recently. I think he could be better then Ibe if given the chance.


{Ed001's Note - Ibe was doing exactly the same when he was breaking through as well. They are both of a similar potential, they both need careful nurturing and Ojo will suffer a similar slump in the future. Every player has down moments, even Messi has had poor seasons. Maradona struggled at times too when he was younger. We need to stop giving up on a youngster because they hit a wall in their development and give them time and good coaching to help them through it. Ojo, like Ibe, can be as good as he wants to be, it is really up to the club to get the most from their obvious talent.}

01 Feb 2016 06:07:40
Wow. Such a positive response from Ed001 regarding Brannagan. I remember you didn't look really impressed towards Brannagan a couple of weeks ago.


{Ed001's Note - I wasn't then, he just did enough that time to deserve another shot, but not enough to stand out. This weekend he delivered quality from set pieces and played some nice passes which made him stand out. We just need to get players attacking the balls played in now.}

01 Feb 2016 08:04:16
Players that can shoot would be nice too.


01 Feb 2016 08:32:56
Have to agree with ed there. I would say that I think Teixera probably isn't going to progress further with us. He hasn't really stood out in the recent games for us, not as much as you would want him to. Maybe if he was a couple years younger, but he's 23 now. I feel sorry for him. His past couple years have been badly mismanaged. I do think the best for him is to get himself a team where he is going to get regular play. He just isn't going to get that with us now, and neither should he.


{Ed001's Note - you do not agree with me if you think that. Teixeira has massive potential yet to be unlocked, he just needs to make up time form his injuries. 23 is not done or even close to it. He just needs to play now.}

01 Feb 2016 08:46:27
I agree with your previous comments, none of which mention Teixera. As it happens, I also think he has potential and I also think 23 is not "done". I just don't see how he is going to be able to force his way through into consistant first team reckoning. I really wanted him to show more in his recent first team forays and he just hasn't for one reason or another. I feel he has done well, but not enough to push his way in.


{Ed001's Note - got you, I disagree, I think he has shown enough to deserve more chances.}

01 Feb 2016 08:58:58
Teixeira seems to score or assist almost every time he plays for the 1st team (pre-season included) .


{Ed001's Note - he was Brighton's second highest scorer last season.}

01 Feb 2016 06:32:33
Stewart was outstanding to me. That was the first time I saw a composed deep midfielder. absolute quality on the ball. There was an instance when he receive the ball from
The center back and turn it around and move forward. Brilliant. All he need to raise his passing skills. He would need to pick the players ahead of him.
Reading of the game.


01 Feb 2016 11:37:33
I think it's hard for Ojo as ibe isn't a guaranteed starter, and needs playing to develop, as, obviously does Ojo. But playing in the same position, so basically one of two places in the team, which coutinho will occupy too, it'll be hard to give him time to impress.
Branagan and Stewart are capable of playing with say hendo and Lucas/ can in league games, this will give them the best experience, I've been very impressed with Stewart, especially as no one was talking about Him barely at all before the Exeter game.


01 Feb 2016 15:30:08
i think you could put ibe, ojo on either wing. I think Ojo looks a little technically better.

I think both lads are quality. Ibe gets unfair stick i think at times, people forget he's still only 20.

for 20 i think he's doing pretty well. especially considering last season he was played mainly as a wingback.

he can shoot with both feet. I think that is down to JK though, he's looked better on his left in recent weeks. and also is harder to defend as in the past he used to go outside all the time but drifts in a lot more now!

Can't wait to see Ojo start a game though. Thought he looked good coming on against the hammers and the goal against exeter was class!


01 Feb 2016 03:31:48
Guys, based on the bit I have seen of the reserves, I don't really think Ibe is that much better than players like Stewart, Brannagan. or Teixeira.

Hope they all get more chances with tthe 1st team like Ibe does.

I mean, we can go out and but 2 $15 million players and they may end up taking a season to adapt without any certainty the move will work.

Might as well save the $ and take a punt on the kids instead.

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01 Feb 2016 15:31:39
I think Tex is definitely of standard.

Brannagan and stewart are a little below ibe i think. Purely from gametime.

Ibe is doing well i think!

When Klopp plays a lot of the youth team in the cup they look pretty good i think.


31 Jan 2016 21:23:30
Hi Ed001

Did you manage to watch the game yesterday? I haven't managed to watch it myself but heard a lot of good things about Stewart and Brannagan. Could you sum up how you think they played and what you Think of them long term?

Cheers.

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{Ed001's Note - I did watch it. I was impressed that what was basically our reserve team, with Mignolet, Clyne and Lovren in it managed to dominate a game with a team that has battered our first team twice. Payet was kept quiet, their central midfield was completely taken out of the game by Stewart and Brannagan. Oh and Brannagan put in some excellent dead balls.

Stewart was sweeping up everywhere, though a few times worried me by dropping a little too deep when he was picking up the ball and was a little too conservative with his passing in the first half. Second half he was much better, as he played with more freedom and got forward too. Brannagan showed a good range of passing and was not allowing them to dominate him physically, even though their midfield was a very physical one.

Teixeira showed some good flashes of ability, they did attempt to kick him out the game though, every time he got it he was grabbed, pulled and kicked, but he kept going. Ibe struggled most of the game and looked very frustrated with himself, though he also showed some flashes of his ability. Smith's delivery was not at its usual level, which was a big miss, other than that he played well, though he did only face Moses for most of the game so wasn't really put under real pressure.

Lovren was excellent, had to cover Caulker a couple of times, but mostly Caulker was fairly solid, it was just his passing was dreadful. Caulker I mean. Benteke was anonymous really, hid behind their centre backs on those few occasions anyone broke into the box to play a ball in, meaning there was no chance of the ball finding him. He did show some good touches when he dropped off to receive the ball deep, but I honestly can't remember him winning a single header. He was dominated by their defenders.}

01 Feb 2016 03:23:33
Nice analysis from ed001 and hope you get well soon :)


{Ed001's Note - I am sure I have missed stuff, I forgot about Joe Allen for starters! He was filling in on the left when we lost the ball but roaming around when we had it. Helped cover Smith well, though was a little stifled by his role so never really affected the game sufficiently going forward.}

01 Feb 2016 07:19:58
Agree with all of that assessment Edd001, i was thinking Brannagan stood out as a play maker basically. Just a shame its a position we have a host of players wanting to play there. Would you say he was a creating box to box midfielder or was he playing more like a 10 with Stewart covering him? Point being if he develops well how would he fit into a midfield 3 with the likes of Can and Hendo for example.


{Ed001's Note - he started off as a no 10, but is now learning to play a bit deeper and he is just finding his feet. I do believe he has shown he can adapt to the slightly deeper role, it will be up to the players to build up a partnership together. They will need to learn to understand when to hold and when to get forward, something he and Stewart seem to already have.}

01 Feb 2016 08:32:57
Yep I'd agree with everything you said there Ed. Ibe needs to relax and I'm sure the coaches will help and he'll get his head straight soon enough. As for Benteke though, I've no idea what to do with him. Like you said, he was rubbish as a target and not for the first time. How a player built like him can be so meek I've no idea. You think it's just a confidence thing as well or what's going on with him? He's been super frustrating.


{Ed001's Note - Benteke played like that for Villa and Belgium, they just made up for it by hitting the ball into the box more often, which is why their football was so crap. While he is not the only issue we have with regards to scoring, he is certainly not helping. It is attitude not confidence that is his problem. He is not trying hard enough. His pressing, for instance, is so half-arsed, when he even does press, it is an amble in the general direction of the player with the ball, rather than a full-blooded chase to put them under pressure. Those kind of things make a huge difference. If he made an effort, then any lack of confidence can be excused.}

01 Feb 2016 09:02:56
I posted about a year ago and said that Stewart was the most tactically aware player I'd seen at his age. His recent performances have only made me more convinced that he is a Premier League footballer in the making. Whether that is for Liverpool or elsewhere is yet to be seen but personally I would have him in the side before Can or Lucas on current form. In fact on current form I'd probably drop Milner for Brannagan as well. Brannagan offers just as much from open play but also has a much better set piece delivery.


01 Feb 2016 09:32:02
That's a good point Ed, Benteke's attitude really is questionable. Such a lack of desire is baffling. He does seem to just stand there when we have the ball and lumber around when we don't. He doesn't bully defenders nearly enough for such a big dude. Maybe we can swap him and Sinclair for Deeney and Ighalo today. Gosh that would be ideal.

EMS, I wouldn't go that far with Stewart, he's doing well but not ready for a starting spot just yet. It's good that he's made himself an option, but I'm a big fan of Can. Dropping Milner for Brannagan or Teixeira would get a big thumbs up from me.


01 Feb 2016 15:35:16
I think tex/ brannagan/ stewart could replace milner and tbh i'd like to see ojo on for AL.

Joey allen has been playing well!

I've been really impressed with Lovren.

Under BR he looked so low on confidence and struggled but so did most of our defenders!

He looked really solid against the hammers and coming back from injury recently. He's done well. We all knew he had that level in him from Sot days. Just finding it at pool!


31 Jan 2016 23:59:24
Would anyone take berahino for 21mill? Or stay clear with his attitude?

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01 Feb 2016 00:29:43
Steer clear - his manager has confirmed he is not fit, nor in the right mindset - that's over 5 months since the last window.

Also the Ed's have commented on his attitude and he likes his night clubs rather than concentrate on training - no thanks if he's an option!


01 Feb 2016 03:23:11
No interest in Berahino at all.


01 Feb 2016 09:34:26
No way in hell, wouldn't want him for free even.
Let him go to Newcastle and form the greatest ever ahole strike partnership with Mitrovic.


01 Feb 2016 13:36:32
Steer clear on ability mate, he's had 5 good months in 2.5 years.


 
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