Liverpool Banter Archive March 22 2011

 

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22 Mar 2011 23:14:18
Wen was macca last on Ed? And what was his last comments? {Ed002's Note - I have no idea - why don't you go through the archive - it is what it is for.}

Because iv not got that long time to go through it as the last time I seen a comment of his was few weeks ago, so i should I read days and days and weeks and weeks of posts when eds are on here 24/ 7. I thought maybe I could ask of your info, and knowledge of posts. But I see Ed 002 your not a helpful fella. Or should you be oo7 top secret an all. Keep all your knowledge to self. {Ed003's Note -The other Ed was just pointing out that you can use the Archive to help with your enquiry, It is very difficult to remember when/ who posted, we do have a large amount of posts}

Ed oo2 looks like you have same problem as me mate ( not got that time to read back , as I said I've not got the time to search days and weeks of posts. {Ed005's Note - Near the top right of the main screen, there is a search box. Perhaps you should type in "Macca" or anything else you want to search and posts containing the word will appear.}

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 23:20:23
Ed whats your thoughts and have we showed interest in iker muniain or lukaku.cheers.DORSET RED {Ed005's Note - I only know of Lakaku. I've seen him once and he showed a lot of potential. However I believe Dalglish is looking for a striker who can come into the team and score goals or do a job. He wants three strikers as it is a long season with potential injuries. In all honesty, I don't think Lakaku would provide that. He isn't the finished article yet.}

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 23:25:12
Blair Mayne, I 100% agree.
I've been excited about Spearing for ages now, and I'm thrilled that he is coming on the scene. Too much stick and not enough praise.

He has scouse blood, and he is already better than Poulsen. Give him another season, he will be better than Lucas, and credit where credit is due, Lucas has played surprisingly well to be fair.

Looks the part, looks bright for the future. Him and Kelly are exciting prospects. Would like to see Darby getting a few games though - he is overshadowed by Kelly. Kelly is more versatile and can play anywhere along the back four, so that could give Darby a chance if the opportunity arises.

When Ayala comes back next season we could introduce him to the squad. Carraghers legs won't last forever!

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 23:26:42
22 Mar 2011 23:04:22
Asenjo

D.Alves Breno Agger Bale

Gerrard Fabregas

Jesus Navas Hamsik

Pato Aguero


Subs: Sketelenburg, Hummels, Subotic, Bojan, Sturridge, McGeady, Di Maria, Modric


Best Team of LFC


in FIFA . LOL! :D

RED RED RED only RED

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This is a joke right?

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 23:10:20
Hey blair ja spearing was good Sunday but he isn't playin lik dat every week, i think he might be sold or loaned out in summer my opinion we have alot of better midfielders and wouldn't he be fighting with jonjo for a place? Luis is great finally a proper player to wear da no7 adamynwa

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 23:07:24
Diego would be a good for us

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 23:04:22
Asenjo

D.Alves Breno Agger Bale

Gerrard Fabregas

Jesus Navas Hamsik

Pato Aguero


Subs: Sketelenburg, Hummels, Subotic, Bojan, Sturridge, McGeady, Di Maria, Modric


Best Team of LFC


in FIFA . LOL! :D

RED RED RED only RED

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 23:02:06
{Ed002's Note - You should perhaps use your email address as identification. Then we will know if it is really you.}
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I am Ed with every post. Are you not receiving it? If not couldn't you just remember the IP address. Like I said mate I don't want special treatment just for know it's me. It's these f*cking Blackberrys they are a nightmare.

Blair Mayne YNWA {Ed003's Note -Your email address came through fine }

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 22:53:51
I've tried to post in the past few days about the match on Thursday and Sunday and how well Jay Spearing played. I saw on here how much stick Ed001 took about Jay Spearing and the Braga game. When he had to explain why Kenny brought him on. Ed001 was spot on when Spearing came on against Braga we were much a better team.

On sunday I think that Jay was our MOTM, even above Luis. This has been the 1st chance I've had to talk about both games and thought that Jay was our only player to play well in both. I know people don't think he is good enough to play for us but he's still only 22. We will sell Poulson (if anyone wants him) and probably buy another CM. If so then I would keep Jay and loan him out to another PL side next season and recall him if we suffer any injurys during the season.

Blair Mayne YNWA

Ps. How good is Luis?

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 22:44:40
In all honesty, I think it is Gerrard that we should think about replacing.

Adam
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fishing for a transfer are we Charlie?

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S**t I've been rumbled! I'll have to implement my plan on koptalk instead!

Adam

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 22:42:25
I'm a Reds fan through and through. I went to watch them against Braga last Thursday and we desperately lacked pace and creativity. KK will do his best to buy Young and personally I think he is a top player. Everyone on this site say that he is not good enough but he's a lot quicker than Turan, Jarvis, Payet and other wingers we are intersted in.

Another player who I think is a done deal is Charlie Adam. He is just what we need as he will give us that extra creativity we desperatley need. The only problem is Blackpool will wan around 12 million for him which is too much.

Taiwo is a good option at LB as he is strong and quick and he will suit the premier league very well.

Also, I think we will sign an extra attacker, Connor Wickham, at 17 he will definately be one for the future. We will also sign M'Vila, Comolli see's alot in this player and we need a strong defensive midfieder beecause Lucas just isn't coping physically.

Reina

Kelly Carragher Agger Taiwo



Gerrard Adam
Kuyt A.Young

Suarez

Carroll

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 22:41:58
"No need for the big fuss Ed002. I'm just glad that you are least receiveing my posts. I've got another IP address (my phone) and Ed001 had said before that he didn't want to put any up with my name on it because of the different IP address. I don't expect special treatment. Just glad that you now you believe that it is me (the special one).

Blair Mayne YNWA" {Ed002's Note - You should perhaps use your email address as identification. Then we will know if it is really you.}

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 22:28:03
No need for the big fuss Ed002. I'm just glad that you are least receiveing my posts. I've got another IP address (my phone) and Ed001 had said before that he didn't want to put any up with my name on it because of the different IP address. I don't expect special treatment. Just glad that you now you believe that it is me (the special one).

Blair Mayne YNWA

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 22:24:04
Ed, I'm your opinion ( don't be biased) who has the best fans in England then britain then europe? {Ed005's Note - This was asked on the main page, and an answer has been provided.}

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 22:16:44
22 Mar 2011 21:59:34
Ed002 - why isn't any of my posts goin up?

Blair Mayne YNWA {Ed002's Note - We have a team working the issue right now. 8 out of 10 chance the next one will go up.}
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22 Mar 2011 22:08:15
Re - Matt Jarvis
Being from Kent, I have seen Jarvis since his breakthrough at Gillingham. It doesn't matter how stuck he is, he will always create room for the cross and yet it will always be accurate as well be it left foot or right foot so therefore would be a good signing.
David, a 15 year old Liverpool and Gillingham fan.

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 22:12:06
Ed, how many signings will we make maximum for the first-team?

Cheers {Ed002's Note - The signings will be for the squad. Perhaps five or so.}

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 22:15:08
To this poster:

It seems that Newcastle are interested in Maxi Rodriguez and David ngog for a combined 9 million.

3 million maxi
6 million ngog
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We've just given Newcastle £30M for Caroll, Can we afford to give them another £9M to take these two off our hands? Surely the money could be better spent elsewhere

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 21:58:09
22 Mar 2011 21:53:56
22 Mar 2011 19:15:20
It seems that Newcastle are interested in Maxi Rodriguez and David ngog for a combined 9 million.

3 million maxi
6 million ngog

For me personally i hope this is true as these two don't really add anything yes ngog has some pace but lacks goals.

for 9 million i would hope we bought in a winger who can cross the ball for carroll as he will be a waste of 35 million if we don't have wingers to cross to him

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ngog isn't worth 2 million!

maka

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LOL, if Newcastle offered £9m for the pair, Kenny would be ripping the head off it!
They are both shockingly awful players, nothing like PL standard, let alone LFC standard. I'd be happy to let them leave for free to prevent them from doing anymore damage to the club.

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ha too true mate, awful players did you see ngog against braga? me and a mate were in hysterics of how carp he is! lol

maka

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 21:59:34
Ed002 - why isn't any of my posts goin up?

Blair Mayne YNWA {Ed002's Note - We have a team working the issue right now. 8 out of 10 chance the next one will go up.}

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 22:05:48
Ed why is nearly every player we are linked
With linked with the spuds a week later

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Quite simply cos their scouts are sh**e, they follow our scouts everywhere, Slur alex & his manure cronies have been doing it for years. . . . .the truth hurts

YNWA
CM68

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I agree with ya mate, but how d'ya think they would of 'followed' our scouts, so to speak? cos don't we keep our cards close to our chests these days, cos i don't see how they would find out eh?

cheers eds and users of this great site

maka
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Alas Maka my fellow red times are a changing, under the old regime all our dirty laundry was done in public due to poor owners & a political little tyrant called Rafa & a absolutely person in Rick Parry who dragged his heels in signing players a la Stam, Ronaldo just to name 2 that could have or should have been playing for the Reds.

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 21:49:51
Is it true Pablo Aimar is on the way Ed thanks? {Ed002's Note - I have heard nothing.}

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 21:54:21
Hi guys, sorry for pasting but have a look at this. .:

Wolfsburg midfielder Diego is thrilled by the interest of Liverpool.
Liverpool have been linked with the Brazilian, who only moved to struggling Wolfsburg in August from Juventus.
Diego has been watched by Reds football chief Damien Comolli and is aware of the rumours linking him with a move to Anfield.
"I am honored that such a club has set their eyes on me, " said Diego.
"They are one of the most prestigious teams in the world. Playing for them would be an honour."

sounds good huh ed? do you think we could get him in the summer? from what i've seen i've been pretty impressed but has been inconsistent and times? what are you views ed?

cheers

maka {Ed002's Note - You never know.}

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 21:53:56
22 Mar 2011 19:15:20
It seems that Newcastle are interested in Maxi Rodriguez and David ngog for a combined 9 million.

3 million maxi
6 million ngog

For me personally i hope this is true as these two don't really add anything yes ngog has some pace but lacks goals.

for 9 million i would hope we bought in a winger who can cross the ball for carroll as he will be a waste of 35 million if we don't have wingers to cross to him

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ngog isn't worth 2 million!

maka

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LOL, if Newcastle offered £9m for the pair, Kenny would be ripping the head off it!
They are both shockingly awful players, nothing like PL standard, let alone LFC standard. I'd be happy to let them leave for free to prevent them from doing anymore damage to the club.

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 21:47:10
Ed why is nearly every player we are linked
With linked with the spuds a week later

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Quite simply cos their scouts are sh**e, they follow our scouts everywhere, Slur alex & his manure cronies have been doing it for years. . . . .the truth hurts

YNWA
CM68

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I agree with ya mate, but how d'ya think they would of 'followed' our scouts, so to speak? cos don't we keep our cards close to our chests these days, cos i don't see how they would find out eh?

cheers eds and users of this great site

maka

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 21:47:10
Ed, i must have seen that Sanchez template answer a good five times now!

Stu

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 21:49:07
Can people stop with this ridiculous game of interrogating the ed's on the likelihood of signing certain players. It's stupid and prevents us from seeing the actual rumours.

The eds have made it very clear who the club are interested in umpteen times, it is pointless asking the same questions and suggesting we sign the same players over and over again. Unless you have a new and genuine rumour or insight, don't go asking or posting, because we know the score. 'oh do you still reckon we'll sign him?', 'why not!?', 'let's buy him for £40m and sell 14 players', or 'oh, lets swap him for 5 of our players plus £10m' shut up already! It's March for crying out loud! Window doesn't open for another 3 months, and doesn't tend to become very active until late June. Let be.

These ridiculous wishlists are a waste of time. Go back to fifa or championship manager or whatever has brainwashed you into thinking we're going to sell 90% of the squad and replace them with every tom dick and harry, (or rather juan, raul and sanchez) who is 'rated' as half decent on the poxy market!

I remain confident that shrewd business will be made over the summer. Deadwood will be shipped out modestly, and be replaced by realistic targets. The owners will dip into their pockets but not in the region of £100m as some of you seem to think. .

We are probably the most active forum on this website. Don't you think people come on for a laugh at our petty little dream teams and never-going-to-happen wishlists.

I've had my rant now. Bye :)

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 21:45:44
Ed who do you think is leaving in the summer {Ed002's Note - One of the Eds answer this further down the page.}

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 21:26:40
22 Mar 2011 21:10:21
Ed why is nearly every player we are linked
With linked with the spuds a week later

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Quite simply cos their scouts are sh**e, they follow our scouts everywhere, Slur alex & his manure cronies have been doing it for years. . . . .the truth hurts

YNWA
CM68

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 21:25:20
22 Mar 2011 20:22:14
Assuming that the management set-up and philosophy remains intact after today I would be very surprised that if, say, we signed 6 first-team players during the summer if more than half of them came from outside the premiership/ british leagues. I'd also be very surprised if we sold more 1st team players than we bought, as I'm sure a couple of people have implied. The exceptions to the rule for non-UK based players would be either an exceptional opportunity (such as a player as Benzema being willing and available) or where 1st choices don't become available.

Its more likely that we will sign players such as Young, Adam and Jarvis than Hulk, Coentrao and Mata (would it were the other way!)

Yes, we will go overseas for some players - Griezeman, Marveaux, etc. Yes, the money will be there to make big purchases, but the idea that we are going to parachute 5 or 6 of the continent's top players seems a bit far-fetched, and flawed in footballing terms.

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Soto, Konchesky, Poulsen, Aquilani, Jovanovic, Maxi, Ngog are not good enough to be wearing the Liverpool shirt. We need to replace all of these with quality. And we will.

Dzsudzsak, Benzema, M'Vila/ Sissoko will be our overseas signings.

Young, Adam, Baines will be players bought from England.

6 first team players in, 7 first team players out.

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 21:10:21
Ed why is nearly every player we are linked
With linked with the spuds a week later

{Ed002's Note - Clearly a mystery we will never resolve.}

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 20:53:33
Rumour has it the un have put a 30m price tag on the capture of gadaffi . man city have bid 40m but chelsea have bid 50m saying they would pay anything for a cu-t up frount who used to have a lot of firepower

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 20:50:01
22 Mar 2011 20:16:01
Hi Ed. With this promotion of Comolli does it really involve him doing anything different or is it just a nice new job title for him? Also what are the chances of us getting Jarvis? Apparently we're sending scouts to watch how he plays alongside Carroll at the England match? Cheers.
Al. {Ed005's Note - I would just see it as a new job title for him. Well we were interested under Hodgson however Wolves priced us out of a move for him and they may do so in the Summer. Other winger targets seem more likely.}

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Winger targets such as?

The only ones Ive heard of that we're very interested in are Young and Dzsudzsak.

{Ed002's Note - Perhaps Payet as well.}

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 20:50:12
I was just looking at the transfers business done since Nesv took over and we made a £5million profit. Say that we are not paying interest on loans. Will our transfer budget be less than £20million now. Im guessing most of the money will go into stadium and we will be losing higher wage earners. So will we be a sell to buy club. EG G-Johnson, Milan, Renia and other high earners are likely to walk

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 20:22:14
Assuming that the management set-up and philosophy remains intact after today I would be very surprised that if, say, we signed 6 first-team players during the summer if more than half of them came from outside the premiership/ british leagues. I'd also be very surprised if we sold more 1st team players than we bought, as I'm sure a couple of people have implied. The exceptions to the rule for non-UK based players would be either an exceptional opportunity (such as a player as Benzema being willing and available) or where 1st choices don't become available.

Its more likely that we will sign players such as Young, Adam and Jarvis than Hulk, Coentrao and Mata (would it were the other way!)

Yes, we will go overseas for some players - Griezeman, Marveaux, etc. Yes, the money will be there to make big purchases, but the idea that we are going to parachute 5 or 6 of the continent's top players seems a bit far-fetched, and flawed in footballing terms.

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 20:30:24
Ed - how do you think Charlie Adam will fit into the team next year! In a midfield 3 with gerrard and Lucas/ DM? I can't see how we play a 442 with Adam and Gerrard. .

{Ed002's Note - I am not sure and I am by no means convinced by teh player.}

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 20:33:31
21 Mar 2011 21:15:53
One for the future: FC Porto winger James Rodriguez he's 19!

corkpoolred


hes colombian if im not mistaken an hes supposed to be quality

you heard of him ed? {Ed005's Note - Heard of him and seen him playing. He looks a decent prospect.}

Francisco Fernando another decent player with Porto, Lots of good talent to be had in France & Portugal

Corkpoolred

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 19:56:30
Hey ed u didn't answer my question regarding Conor Coady. should i send it again?
thanks :) {Ed005's Note - Send it again buddy, I haven't seen it yet.}

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 20:16:01
Hi Ed. With this promotion of Comolli does it really involve him doing anything different or is it just a nice new job title for him? Also what are the chances of us getting Jarvis? Apparently we're sending scouts to watch how he plays alongside Carroll at the England match? Cheers.
Al. {Ed005's Note - I would just see it as a new job title for him. Well we were interested under Hodgson however Wolves priced us out of a move for him and they may do so in the Summer. Other winger targets seem more likely.}

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 20:19:18
Top right hand corner of ur screen ders a search button type in macca and everythin will come up it will take 30seconds adamynwa

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 19:57:40
22 Mar 2011 19:46:07
Wen was macca last on Ed? And what was his last comments? {Ed002's Note - I have no idea - why don't you go through the archive - it is what it is for.}

Because iv not got that long time to go through it as the last time I seen a comment of his was few weeks ago, so i should I read days and days and weeks and weeks of posts when eds are on here 24/ 7. I thought maybe I could ask of your info, and knowledge of posts. But I see Ed 002 your not a helpful fella. Or should you be oo7 top secret an all. Keep all your knowledge to self. {Ed003's Note -The other Ed was just pointing out that you can use the Archive to help with your enquiry,It is very difficult to remember when/who posted,we do have a large amount of posts}

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 20:03:37
I'm the bloke who cleans the toilets of a bloke who wants to clean the toilets at Anfield. . . . . I have it on good authority that Pepe Reina is Spanish and he'll go to the @rse in the Summer in a direct exchange for Jack Wilshere and Keiron Gibbs. Little or no money will change hands as both clubs want to exclude money-grabbing agents and, rumour has it, swaps will be all the rage from now on.
Ipswich will accept Tom Ince, Danny Pacheco and Tom Huddlestone on loan for the whole season plus £8m for Conor Wickham with 35% of any future sale.
They would take N'GOO if Pacheco wants to head back to Spain.
David N'gog and Lucas Leiva will be used as makeweights in a deal to bring either M'Villa or one of the multitude of French players being linked via Comolli. The stumbling block will be Lucas's reluctance to leave LFC for France.
Charlie Adam and Silvain Marveaux are nailed on will both be squaddies. Spearing plus £8m will secure Adam and Marveaux will be more or less free.
Benzema won't happen this summer as most expect as a given but Given will happen! (to replace Reina)
Charles N'zogbia will arrive without a lot of fanfare but he'll be one of the best buys of the summer (can play LB or LW and knows the Premiership. Will cost £9m or £4.5m plus Lucas.
The Arda Turan deal will see a mini-revival in the Summer but may fizzle out.
A decent English CB will be sought with Ryan Shawcross being the preferred option if Stoke go down. Cahill will go to the highest bidder which won't be us.
Don't be surprised to see Daniel Sturridge arrive either in the Summer or January as he was mentioned as part of the Sulky Spaniard deal.
We'll be linked with Matt Jarvis throughout the Summer but, if Wolves go down, he'll be snapped up by another top team. We'll possibly re-sign Adam Hamill and will ask after Doyle.
All said, the Summer will see a lot of intent from Liverpool and an impressive amount of success in the market. Key areas will have been addressed positionally and much of the carp will have been dumped.
Some of the ressies will be getting experience and there'll be a lot more strength in depth.
One or two surprise Frenchies will arrive to bolster the squad but the emphasis will be on British. . . . . Even bids for McGeady, Baines, Rodwell or Scott Parker can't be ruled out. There'll be a few surprises and wheeler-dealing-a plenty.
Roll on the Summer and let the games begin.
ANFIELDPETE

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 19:46:07
Wen was macca last on Ed? And what was his last comments? {Ed002's Note - I have no idea - why don't you go through the archive - it is what it is for.}

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 19:19:44
Ed what do you think of Ryo Miyaichi and do you think arsenal would sell him.
He plays for arsenal but is on loan at feyenoord {Ed002's Note - He is young and has only played a handful of games out on loan. I guess he has come to your attention from a good performance. I suspect Arsenal are getting him experience and will want to keep him. I don't think Liverpool are short of players that age so I doubt there is much, if any, interest.}

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 19:08:54
22 Mar 2011 18:23:26
It's way from clear that he will develop into a player good enough for LFC and would cost a small fortune. I'd rather wait for Ngoo to come through and save the money for a player that will really add value to the team.
Cw
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While i agree that Wickham might not develop in to a player good enough for LFC he is one of the top rated youngster's in the country. Isn't this nesv's philosophy on buying plus if you look at your own argument the same can be said of n'goo.I hope your right and that we can start to get these player's from the youth in to the first team.and do u also think we should not have signed shelvey and sterling because there is no guarantee they will develop in to players of first team quality? ?. .
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i would just like to say you both have really valid points on this but shelvey and sterling can't really be compared to wickham as ipswich want over 10 million for him which is much more than shelvey or sterling cost and wickham is unproven so it would be alot of money on the off chance of him becoming great
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Thank you to the last poster as this is exactly my point. Wickham MAY become good, but he is a heck of a lot more expensive than others we have been buying and developing.


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its a difficult one, i have watched wickham and think the potential is there to be a top top striker, but as we saw with torres a bad injury can ruin a career , i remember a while ago we had a young lad called wayne harrison on are books, was highly rated but by 21 had to retire from game due to injury.
haveing said that for the last few years ive seen the likes of bale/ delph/ walcott/ ramsey to name a few snapped up for big money , and they all worked out , maybe we need to take a chance on him and chamberlain at southampton.

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 19:15:20
It seems that Newcastle are interested in Maxi Rodriguez and David ngog for a combined 9 million.

3 million maxi
6 million ngog

For me personally i hope this is true as these two don't really add anything yes ngog has some pace but lacks goals.

for 9 million i would hope we bought in a winger who can cross the ball for carroll as he will be a waste of 35 million if we don't have wingers to cross to him

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ngog isn't worth 2 million!

maka

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 19:19:10
In all honesty, I think it is Gerrard that we should think about replacing.

Adam
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fishing for a transfer are we Charlie?

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 18:43:43
Ian Ayre appointed managing director and Damien Comolli appointed as Director of Football today. . possibly King Kenny new deal tomorrow. .

Ed thoughts? {Ed002's Note - Nothing other than what was expected. As for tomorrow, you will have to wait until then.}

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 18:45:15
Ed, chances of Dzsudzsak out of 10? {Ed002's Note - 2.3}

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 18:45:18
Who are the fastest players in our team ed and would you say we have a fast team? {Ed002's Note - Almost certainly Amoo.}

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 18:59:42
{Ed001's Note - I would answer pretty much the same as he did, only the last question would we differ on our answers and that only because I have more faith in coaching than he does. This pathetic talk about wanting an editor biased towards your club before you accept their opinion is embarrassing.}

I don't find it embarrassing to think a Chelsea fan is bound to say "I don't think Carroll and Suarez will work". Whereas if you ask a Liverpool Fan the same question he will say somthing different. As a fan supporting the club you will have a non bias view on the matter, rather then someone who isn't a fan of Liverpool saying it won't work because you hope it doesn't work otherwise they are a threat to your club. He may be right with his view and im not saying he isnt. Im just saying its more believable from a fellow supporter then one of a rival club. {Ed001's Note - absolute nonsense to suggest a fan of the club will have an unbiased view of it. It is quite the opposite.}

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I do like how you say this Ed001 but then give me an honest answer to what i stated in the first place. Just goes to show that a Liverpool fan can answer the Carroll/ Suarez partnership questions with a constructive answer other then "NO, please don't let it work". Of course you can keep on arguing your point on this but seriously how can you try to mock me because I do not and never will take any interest in a Chelsea fans point of view on our great club. {Ed002's Note - Well that is of course is entirely up to you. Could you please point to any example of me saying "please don't let it work" - and could you also point to anything where I appear to be overtly against Liverpool or for Chelsea, or any other team, in my responses. I provide my opinion based upon what I understand to be the situation. If I know something is correct I will say so; if I expect it to be true then again I will say so; and if it is just a guess in response to a question, then I will make that absolutely clear. Are you scared of foreigners as well? If you are, then you can also add that to your list of complaints. I suggest you just ignore anything I write in the future.}

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 19:00:02
Ok Ed001 - appreciate the confirmation! Thanks!
Must say i am concerned with the Commoli situation! He is being given far too much power for my liking! I just don't know about the fella - just something sneaky about him or something! I don't trust him! Would have loved a Roy Evans or a Phil Neal like personality in the role (non egotistical)! Would work well with KK & both have management experience!
Cheers,
Irish Kev. {Ed005's Note - In all honesty mate, I'd rather just have the manager taking control of transfers. If the club went into negotiations with a prospective signing I'm sure they'd be much more impressed and inclined to join us after speaking to Kenny Dalglish, a club legend, than Comolli.}
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That's true too mate yeah.
We're going down a very dangerous foreign style route which could easily go wrong.
If we start doing what Inter / Milan / Madrid / Barca have been doing the past few years (Their "upstairs" men doing all the buying & selling) i fear the worst.
Kenny has enough knowledge now at 60 than Comolli will ever gain in his whole career.
I don't think we need a director of football personally.
Cant think of a single instance when it actually worked better for a club.
But if NESV insist on it, then that is when i'd have hoped for a Roy Evans type of person to come in.
Knows the club inside out & would work great with Kenny. Comolli gives off the impression (Sneaky & arrogant) that he'd stab KK in the back to preserve his own reputation even at the expense of the club.
But i'll give him the benefit of the doubt for now.
Just see it as a waste of a salary we could use on a player to be honest. But i hope i'm proved wrong!
Cheers,
Irish Kev.

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 19:06:50
LFC to play 5-3-2 next season :

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reina. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . Kelly. .Carragher. .Agger. . . . . . .

Johnson. . .Gerrard. . . . . Adam. . . . N'zogbia

. . . . . . . . . . . . . Meireles. . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . .Suarez. . . . . .Carroll. . . . . . . .

Maybe bringing on wingers to play free in the second half should the team need to play far more attacking .

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 19:06:55
22 Mar 2011 18:41:24
Squad 11/ 12

P.REINA
S. Loach

M. KELLY J. CARRAGHER G. CAHILL J. ENRIQUE
G. Johnson M. Mussachio D. Agger D. Wilson
J. Flanagan A. Wisdom C. Coady J. Robinson

A. JOHNSON S. GERRARD R. MEIRELES A. YOUNG
M. Rodriguez C. Adam F. Gago J. Cole
R. Sterlng A. King J. Shelvey T. Ince

L. SUAREZ A. CARROLL
B. Krkic D. Kuyt
Suso

Players in:
Scott Loach from Watford
Gary Cahill from Bolton W
Jos Enrique from Newcastle U
Mateo Mussachio from Villareal
Adam Johnson from Man. City
Ashley Young from A. Villa
Charlie Adam from Blackpool
Fernando Gago from Real Madrid
Andy King from Leicester C
Bojan Krkic from Barcelona (loan)

Manager: Kenny Dalglish

What do yo think?
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looks ok to me mate but you can't come on here and leave Lucas out you'll get slaughtered!

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 18:56:22
Ed, do you know if the rumours of the announcement of the redevelopment of Anfield being imminent is true or simply rumours? {Ed003's Note -I'm led to believe the results from a feasibility study are due soon mate}

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 18:44:30
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While i agree that Wickham might not develop in to a player good enough for LFC he is one of the top rated youngster's in the country. Isn't this nesv's philosophy on buying plus if you look at your own argument the same can be said of n'goo.I hope your right and that we can start to get these player's from the youth in to the first team.and do u also think we should not have signed shelvey and sterling because there is no guarantee they will develop in to players of first team quality? ?. .
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i would just like to say you both have really valid points on this but shelvey and sterling can't really be compared to wickham as ipswich want over 10 million for him which is much more than shelvey or sterling cost and wickham is unproven so it would be alot of money on the off chance of him becoming great
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I totally agree but we have to take these kind of chances because if these players do establish themselfs in pl football there price rockets.we just paid 35 million for andy carrol if we had bid last season we would of paid no more than 10-12 million all i am saying is he is playing well in the chamionship mostly from the left wing he is 6'3 and quick with a good left foot and the 10 million plus would be about 5 down then apperance and performance based so maybe a risk worth taking? ?

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 18:56:50
Sorry ed i forgot the last bit of my post regarding wickham .i was also going to add that any for foreigner coming to england would also be a risk at a big outlay (veron, crespo, shevchenko, aquillani, etc. .)

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 18:41:24
Squad 11/ 12

P.REINA
S. Loach

M. KELLY J. CARRAGHER G. CAHILL J. ENRIQUE
G. Johnson M. Mussachio D. Agger D. Wilson
J. Flanagan A. Wisdom C. Coady J. Robinson

A. JOHNSON S. GERRARD R. MEIRELES A. YOUNG
M. Rodriguez C. Adam F. Gago J. Cole
R. Sterlng A. King J. Shelvey T. Ince

L. SUAREZ A. CARROLL
B. Krkic D. Kuyt
Suso

Players in:
Scott Loach from Watford
Gary Cahill from Bolton W
Jos Enrique from Newcastle U
Mateo Mussachio from Villareal
Adam Johnson from Man. City
Ashley Young from A. Villa
Charlie Adam from Blackpool
Fernando Gago from Real Madrid
Andy King from Leicester C
Bojan Krkic from Barcelona (loan)

Manager: Kenny Dalglish

What do yo think?

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 18:42:17
Next Terms Squad:

GK- Reina
RB- Kelly, Johnson
CB- Carra, Skrtel
CB- Agger, Ayala, Wilson
LB- Baines, Aurelio
DM- Lucas, Spearing, M'Vila
CM- Gerrard, Adam, Shelvey
RM- Kuyt, Young
LM- Dzsudzsak, Marveaux
AM- Cole, Meireles
ST- Carroll, Suarez, Benzema

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 18:30:02
Right.

Yossi Benayoun is a player who is a genuine tryer. Never stops chasing and is one of very few players in the Premiership capable of consistently taking the ball past players (along with Bale, Nasri, Mustapha Riga etc). It is something called 'dribbling', something Kuyt, Maxi et al seem incapable of doing
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And you conveniently miss my points about age and injuries, never mind the implied point that he just totally doesn't fit the profile wanted by the owners? PS, he actually isn't that good at "dribbling" either!

CW

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 18:30:41
I called the poster a mug (admittedly a bit harsh) because I am sick of being criticised and labelled a Lucas hater just because I don't rate him. As for my assumption that 3 managers have tried to replace him Benitez bought Aquilani not as a direct replacement but if playing 4-4-2 he would not have dropped Aquilani or Gerrard to play Lucas had Aquilani actually been any good! Hodgson bought Poulsen who, again, if he had been any good would have replaced him and KK tried very hard to buy Adam in January and if in a 4-4-2, which was what I stated, the centre mid pairing would have been Gerrard and Adam. Also if you are honest with yourself KK also tried Poulsen AND Shelvey in that role when he first arrived because I guarantee he knows what you don't that Lucas no matter how much improved will never be good enough. {Ed001's Note - since when did Rafa ever play a 4-4-2? Again you make little sense by trying to suggest Poulsen was a replacement, he was seen as a player to play alongside Lucas for the future. Shelvey has never been tried in that role by KK, again you are making no sense in your quest to justify your hatred of a player.}

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In Lucas' first season I admit that I couldn't stand him, he was absolute garbage, he just couldn't pass the ball, there was no confidence. Then, a few years ago, he played against United (I think we beat them 3-1), on that day I decided that I liked him. He was constantly battling it out for the ball, whining and moaning at players and the referee, but he showed a lot of guts and determination to win and play well. Even though he was still thought of as a bad player, I used to say to people 'I like Lucas, he's all right and he's going to be a good player'. I believe it was that attitude he showed in the United match that resulted in his improvement. I think we should keep him. He's a much better player now, he's used to the pace of the league, he still has a lot of potential ahead of him, he has a great attitude and he plays with passion. In all honesty, I think it is Gerrard that we should think about replacing.

Adam

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 18:30:56
Ok Ed001 - appreciate the confirmation! Thanks!
Must say i am concerned with the Commoli situation! He is being given far too much power for my liking! I just don't know about the fella - just something sneaky about him or something! I don't trust him! Would have loved a Roy Evans or a Phil Neal like personality in the role (non egotistical)! Would work well with KK & both have management experience!
Cheers,
Irish Kev. {Ed005's Note - In all honesty mate, I'd rather just have the manager taking control of transfers. If the club went into negotiations with a prospective signing I'm sure they'd be much more impressed and inclined to join us after speaking to Kenny Dalglish, a club legend, than Comolli.}

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 18:18:30
Contradicting yourself there mate. It should be apparent to you from the impact that Suarez is making (and even before that, that Torres made) to highlight that you need 4 or 5 stars in the team. The rest of the squad would be quite adequate if we brought in another 2 stars for 50m in summer. Conversely, adding a bigger number of "adequate " players could disrupt the overall development of the team without adding to the team's ability to go out there and destroy any opponent.

If we bring in 2 players. . holding and wide (for arguments sake) that leaves us with no established left back suspect cb pair (at any time) substandard att options on the bench. You are right tho I did contradict myself at the end! HA!
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Let me make it clear what I mean't. . I didn't advise ONLY bringing in 2 players, I said that bringing in 2 star players rather than 5/ 6 squad players. A decent enough left back could cost well under 10m. Also, if we did happen to buy a "star" left back for 20m (does one exist?) and we bought another "star" forward (a-la Suarez), we'd have an excellent first team. The overall squad may be a trifle thin, but hopefully some of the promising youngsters will do a Kelly next year. In summary, if we buy 2 really outstanding players in summer, I'd be a lot happier than a whole team of "also-rans."

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 18:23:26
It's way from clear that he will develop into a player good enough for LFC and would cost a small fortune. I'd rather wait for Ngoo to come through and save the money for a player that will really add value to the team.
Cw
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While i agree that Wickham might not develop in to a player good enough for LFC he is one of the top rated youngster's in the country. Isn't this nesv's philosophy on buying plus if you look at your own argument the same can be said of n'goo.I hope your right and that we can start to get these player's from the youth in to the first team.and do u also think we should not have signed shelvey and sterling because there is no guarantee they will develop in to players of first team quality? ?. .
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i would just like to say you both have really valid points on this but shelvey and sterling can't really be compared to wickham as ipswich want over 10 million for him which is much more than shelvey or sterling cost and wickham is unproven so it would be alot of money on the off chance of him becoming great
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Thank you to the last poster as this is exactly my point. Wickham MAY become good, but he is a heck of a lot more expensive than others we have been buying and developing.

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 18:24:58
I would rather spend 50m and add lots of depth to needed places with decent players than spend 50m on two world class players - Mc

Donut. . that's why we have a substandard squad now. Too many 6 - 10m players all pitched as bargins. However I agree that buying 2 players for 50m aint the way forward. We have too many gaps that need filling.
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Contradicting yourself there mate. It should be apparent to you from the impact that Suarez is making (and even before that, that Torres made) to highlight that you need 4 or 5 stars in the team. The rest of the squad would be quite adequate if we brought in another 2 stars for 50m in summer. Conversely, adding a bigger number of "adequate " players could disrupt the overall development of the team without adding to the team's ability to go out there and destroy any opponent.

CW

With the signings of Suarez and Carrol in January this has now set a bench mark for the future. I believe we will carry on in the summer and buy players of the same calibre which will be a world class left back 20 million bracket, 2 wingers left and right side 15 million each bracket, a centre back 15-20 million and a back up striker 10-12 million and a centre midfielder 10-18 million.

We will then move on all the deadwood of up to 12 players including Aqualani Cole Ngog etc etc and raise possibly another 40 million from these sales. Giving a total spend of around 50-60illion, kenny and Comoli will then add the best of the young talent at the club to make us a force again.

With this initial outlay on quality and youth we will only need to add 1-2 world class players season after season which would be easily manageable, this is also what John Henrys philosophy is and it works.

Gone2curl1
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I think the most important thing is we get the balance right in the team, I am not worried if they cost 50 pence or 50 million as long as they are commited to LFC and can add quality, and will give us options, as we need that in the team. Ross

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 18:26:48
I called the poster a mug (admittedly a bit harsh) because I am sick of being criticised and labelled a Lucas hater just because I don't rate him. As for my assumption that 3 managers have tried to replace him Benitez bought Aquilani not as a direct replacement but if playing 4-4-2 he would not have dropped Aquilani or Gerrard to play Lucas had Aquilani actually been any good! Hodgson bought Poulsen who, again, if he had been any good would have replaced him and KK tried very hard to buy Adam in January and if in a 4-4-2, which was what I stated, the centre mid pairing would have been Gerrard and Adam. Also if you are honest with yourself KK also tried Poulsen AND Shelvey in that role when he first arrived because I guarantee he knows what you don't that Lucas no matter how much improved will never be good enough. {Ed001's Note - since when did Rafa ever play a 4-4-2? Again you make little sense by trying to suggest Poulsen was a replacement, he was seen as a player to play alongside Lucas for the future. Shelvey has never been tried in that role by KK, again you are making no sense in your quest to justify your hatred of a player.}
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And this is my whole point! It's amazing that I am called childish for name calling when the original poster and the Ed can call me a "lucas hater" and accuse me of "hatred of a player" just because I don't rate a player. I don't hate Lucas i don't know the bloke and i respect the effort that he puts in every week but i hust don't think he's good
enough! I'm sorry I didn't realise my opinion had to be the same as yours! {Ed001's Note - if you don't hate the lad why do you make up lies to make points against him? Such as claims that Rafa was looking to replace him and switch to a 4-4-2 with Aqualani in midfield. There were never any such plans. Try not making up nonsense to back up your views and we won't have to point it out!}

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 18:10:34
MUG {Ed005's Note - You shouldn't go around calling people mugs when infact many of the points you made are total nonsense. How could a holding midfielder be replaced by Pjanic or Banega when they aren't holding midfielders? Our last three managers haven't tried very hard to replace him - Hodgson rated him very highly, we know Benitez rated him and he wasn't here prior to Benitez. 3 managers? If however you are making reference to Kenny Dalglish as the other manager, Dalglish isn't trying to replace Lucas as Lucas has been one of our best and most consistent performers since he came. You are entitled to your opinion but when you call people mugs and state nonsense that isn't even true. . . . . . .}
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I called the poster a mug (admittedly a bit harsh) because I am sick of being criticised and labelled a Lucas hater just because I don't rate him. As for my assumption that 3 managers have tried to replace him Benitez bought Aquilani not as a direct replacement but if playing 4-4-2 he would not have dropped Aquilani or Gerrard to play Lucas had Aquilani actually been any good! Hodgson bought Poulsen who, again, if he had been any good would have replaced him and KK tried very hard to buy Adam in January and if in a 4-4-2, which was what I stated, the centre mid pairing would have been Gerrard and Adam. Also if you are honest with yourself KK also tried Poulsen AND Shelvey in that role when he first arrived because I guarantee he knows what you don't that Lucas no matter how much improved will never be good enough. {Ed001's Note - since when did Rafa ever play a 4-4-2? Again you make little sense by trying to suggest Poulsen was a replacement, he was seen as a player to play alongside Lucas for the future. Shelvey has never been tried in that role by KK, again you are making no sense in your quest to justify your hatred of a player.}

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 18:13:40
Sorry now guys but don't have full internet access as i'm working but just saw a headline on SSN that Commoli has been promoted to Director of Football & Ayre put into MD position! Is this correct or speculation can anyone tell me? Ed? Or anyone? The Commoli story is a worry!
Cheers,
Irish Kev. {Ed001's Note - it is correct mate.}

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 18:04:48
22 Mar 2011 12:30:19
I would rather spend 50m and add lots of depth to needed places with decent players than spend 50m on two world class players - Mc

Donut. . that's why we have a substandard squad now. Too many 6 - 10m players all pitched as bargins. However I agree that buying 2 players for 50m aint the way forward. We have too many gaps that need filling.
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Contradicting yourself there mate. It should be apparent to you from the impact that Suarez is making (and even before that, that Torres made) to highlight that you need 4 or 5 stars in the team. The rest of the squad would be quite adequate if we brought in another 2 stars for 50m in summer. Conversely, adding a bigger number of "adequate " players could disrupt the overall development of the team without adding to the team's ability to go out there and destroy any opponent.

CW

With the signings of Suarez and Carrol in January this has now set a bench mark for the future. I believe we will carry on in the summer and buy players of the same calibre which will be a world class left back 20 million bracket, 2 wingers left and right side 15 million each bracket, a centre back 15-20 million and a back up striker 10-12 million and a centre midfielder 10-18 million.

We will then move on all the deadwood of up to 12 players including Aqualani Cole Ngog etc etc and raise possibly another 40 million from these sales. Giving a total spend of around 50-60illion, kenny and Comoli will then add the best of the young talent at the club to make us a force again.

With this initial outlay on quality and youth we will only need to add 1-2 world class players season after season which would be easily manageable, this is also what John Henrys philosophy is and it works.

Gone2curl1

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 18:02:27
Just looking again at matt jarvis last weekend i really think he would be a great addition to us and a far cheaper option than young who IMO is overated anyone else agree?
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Sorry mate but Ashley young is right footed

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 17:58:30
Liverpool Football Club are clearly moving in the right direction. All the stories are for the back pages unlike previous years. Positive news in Ian Ayre and Damian Comolli. Hopefully the next step will be the announcement of a contract for King Kenny and the stadium plans.

Lets hope we have a decent end to the season. Bring in some quality over the summer, get rid of some of the deadwood and prepare for next season.

I do keep thinking though if Kenny had been brought in a month earlier we would probably be in Champ League spots now

Any fresh news Macca to give out?

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 17:58:40
22 Mar 2011 16:40:40
Pacheco and Ayala have both earned call ups to the Spanish U21 team for their friendly this week. Its a shame that neither of them have got chances with our first team. {Ed002's Note - I think Ayala will get a chance. I think Pacheco will probably leave in the summer.}

I agree, its a shame too because I really think Pacheco can be a top player. I think that him and N'Gog would be a good backup for Carroll and Suarez but its obvious that neither of them are getting the opportunities to prove their worth. N'Gog is only played with the likes of Cole (who always takes one too many touches), Poulsen (can't pass for sh*te), and Jova (who can't pass either). I think if KK were to partner him with Suarez you would see a major difference in his game. I really think we are making a big mistake with both Pacheco and N'Gog, just like we did with Mikel San Jose. Hopefully Ayala will be given a legitimate chance to play with actual players that are normally in our starting XI
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neither are good enough! ! ! ! ! 1 {Ed005's Note - N'Gog has had sufficient chances in the first-team and has done well at times but all in all he's not good enough to be here. As for Dani Pacheco - he doesn't train well and apparantly his attitude in training stinks. Perhaps he'd be getting on the field if he applied himself and showed some interest.}

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 17:59:57
To all the haters. . Lucas Leiva has made more tackles (125) than any other player in the Premier League this season.
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1. Does this stat make Lucas good enough to play for us?
2. I don't rate Lucas does this make me a "Lucas hater"?
3. Why have our last 3 managers tried very hard to sign a replacement for him?
4. Do you really think he is good enough to be in a premiership winning midfield
5. I assume you would not like to see him replaced by someone like Pjanic/ M'vila/ Banega
6. Do we drop Gerrard or Meireles to accommodate him when playing 4-4-2
MUG {Ed005's Note - You shouldn't go around calling people mugs when infact many of the points you made are total nonsense. How could a holding midfielder be replaced by Pjanic or Banega when they aren't holding midfielders? Our last three managers haven't tried very hard to replace him - Hodgson rated him very highly, we know Benitez rated him and he wasn't here prior to Benitez. 3 managers? If however you are making reference to Kenny Dalglish as the other manager, Dalglish isn't trying to replace Lucas as Lucas has been one of our best and most consistent performers since he came. You are entitled to your opinion but when you call people mugs and state nonsense that isn't even true. . . . . . .}

Not sure if all of that warrants a reply, but i will as i posted the statistic in the first place. how does any of what you say have anything to do with what i pointed out?

I have pointed this out many times, we need good players all across the board. so we can compete for all cup competitions. your also forgetting he is still young and yes maybe currently he doesn't have much competition but the players on the field are the reason for the turnaround and lucas has played a vital role in that. thanks for clearing up that whilst your opinion is valid bringing up 6 points some of which make no sense at all. that i am a MUG? please do everyone that reads this a favor and grow up.

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 17:44:14
Just looking again at matt jarvis last weekend i really think he would be a great addition to us and a far cheaper option than young who IMO is overated anyone else agree?
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22 Mar 2011 17:31:39
22 Mar 2011 15:08:13
To all the haters. . Lucas Leiva has made more tackles (125) than any other player in the Premier League this season.
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1. Does this stat make Lucas good enough to play for us??
2. I don't rate Lucas does this make me a "Lucas hater"?
3. Why have our last 3 managers tried very hard to sign a replacement for him??
4. Do you really think he is good enough to be in a premiership winning midfield
5. I assume you would not like to see him replaced by someone like Pjanic/ M'vila/ Banega
6. Do we drop Gerrard or Meireles to accommodate him when playing 4-4-2
MUG {Ed005's Note - You shouldn't go around calling people mugs when infact many of the points you made are total nonsense. How could a holding midfielder be replaced by Pjanic or Banega when they aren't holding midfielders? Our last three managers haven't tried very hard to replace him - Hodgson rated him very highly, we know Benitez rated him and he wasn't here prior to Benitez. 3 managers? If however you are making reference to Kenny Dalglish as the other manager, Dalglish isn't trying to replace Lucas as Lucas has been one of our best and most consistent performers since he came. You are entitled to your opinion but when you call people mugs and state nonsense that isn't even true.............}

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 17:20:58
Ed is the club starting to look for a replacement for Reina? Any idea who we might sign if he leaves? Lloris? Neuer? De Gea? Asenjo?

{Ed002's Note - There is no news on that front.}

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 17:24:57
Sorry to do this to you ed, but out of ten, chances of signing: Benzema, Adam, N'zogbia, Young, M.Richards, Bains, Enrique, M'villa, Gervinho, and another goalkeeper (if Reina DOESN'T leave, coz i think we need a better no.2 GK) thanks ed {Ed002's Note - Sorry, these have been answered already or on previous days.}

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 16:58:30
Ed how is insua doing at galatasary?
putting him in the starting 11, even though we had no other choice, really ruined his progress and he could have been a good left back
though i think with a little more experience and maturity he could still be a decent player, which is hopefully what he is getting at gala? {Ed005's Note - I don't know mate. However I hope he doesn't come back as he is a very poor player.}

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 16:40:40
Pacheco and Ayala have both earned call ups to the Spanish U21 team for their friendly this week. Its a shame that neither of them have got chances with our first team. {Ed002's Note - I think Ayala will get a chance. I think Pacheco will probably leave in the summer.}

I agree, its a shame too because I really think Pacheco can be a top player. I think that him and N'Gog would be a good backup for Carroll and Suarez but its obvious that neither of them are getting the opportunities to prove their worth. N'Gog is only played with the likes of Cole (who always takes one too many touches), Poulsen (can't pass for sh*te), and Jova (who can't pass either). I think if KK were to partner him with Suarez you would see a major difference in his game. I really think we are making a big mistake with both Pacheco and N'Gog, just like we did with Mikel San Jose. Hopefully Ayala will be given a legitimate chance to play with actual players that are normally in our starting XI.

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 16:26:32
I don't think we need to strengthen the defence apart for LB. The emergence of Kelly at RB has been important for a few reasons; firstly he is a CB and having watched his positional play initially you could see he was a CB, however the coaching in addition to his undoubted quality to adapt demonstartes excellence, I would also add that Carra coaches other players through games and I have watched how he has prompted Kelly through games from a positional perspective. Secondly, KK will bring through players who will add to the squad, such as Flanagan and Robinson at full back, Coady in CM and players with guile to unlock defences such as Suso. One to watch out for is Morgan, looks like a penalty box predator, if he can progress it will be ultimately beneficial as he is a goal scorer and they cost mega bucks. The squad does need pace down the flanks and an a quality cross to utilise Carroll.

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 16:16:43
Contradicting yourself there mate. It should be apparent to you from the impact that Suarez is making (and even before that, that Torres made) to highlight that you need 4 or 5 stars in the team. The rest of the squad would be quite adequate if we brought in another 2 stars for 50m in summer. Conversely, adding a bigger number of "adequate " players could disrupt the overall development of the team without adding to the team's ability to go out there and destroy any opponent.

If we bring in 2 players. . holding and wide (for arguments sake) that leaves us with no established left back suspect cb pair (at any time) substandard att options on the bench. You are right tho I did contradict myself at the end! HA!

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 16:19:10
Hello,
What's the situation with Insua? Is he out on loan or has he been sold? If he is out on loan, do you think he could come back as a decent squad player? He was a little slow whenever I saw him but he could improve hid game with experience.

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 16:07:59
Why does everyone rave about sanchez who is probably good however every player that we have ever bought from the italian league has not been good enough. Also every time I have seen him I have always thought he's not big enough for the premiership. I think we would be better off buying Jarvis because he'll be cheap and every time I've seen him he beats his opposition full back every time, good delivery too.

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 15:55:27
Ed is there any truth behind this interest in Hulk or xabi alonso? just seen that u have rated the chances of us getting either of them than sanchez? is there any interest there? i would love xabi to come back to anfield! ! {Ed002's Note - There is no chance of Sanchez. There is no Liverpool interest in Alonso that I know of. Hulk may be available.}

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 15:36:37
22 Mar 2011 12:39:58
I thought that Maxi was out of contract this summer? When he came in I thought he was in 1.5year contract? Was he re-upped?

If he's not out of contract I would take what we could get for him as he cannot hit the broad side of a barn.

DT

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HE CAME ON A 3 AND A HALF YEAR DEAL

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 15:37:02
Pacheco and Ayala have both earned call ups to the Spanish U21 team for their friendly this week. Its a shame that neither of them have got chances with our first team. {Ed002's Note - I think Ayala will get a chance. I think Pacheco will probably leave in the summer.}

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 15:29:16
Not saying Richards is the right choice as his attitude can be a bit questionable, but I do think we could do with a bit of pace at the back. Non of our defenders are that quick really including Ayala who looks to be good player. Kelly and Johnson are probably the fastest but looking forward I think Agger, Kelly and Ayala would benefit from having a bit of pace around them (IMO)

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22 Mar 2011 15:31:25
To all the haters. . Lucas Leiva has made more tackles (125) than any other player in the Premier League this season.

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i also like lucas as he has improved so much the last couple of seasons however he does still give away so many free kicks in bad places ie edge of the box like against braga 1st tie he must have given away 10 just outside the box. So im not sayin sell him but maybe another alonso type player bought in and another tackler hopefully moussa sissoko and we could alternate as i feel he would learn more an more and will probably get better and better over time

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 15:32:11
{Ed001's Note - I would answer pretty much the same as he did, only the last question would we differ on our answers and that only because I have more faith in coaching than he does. This pathetic talk about wanting an editor biased towards your club before you accept their opinion is embarrassing.}

I don't find it embarrassing to think a Chelsea fan is bound to say "I don't think Carroll and Suarez will work". Whereas if you ask a Liverpool Fan the same question he will say somthing different. As a fan supporting the club you will have a non bias view on the matter, rather then someone who isn't a fan of Liverpool saying it won't work because you hope it doesn't work otherwise they are a threat to your club. He may be right with his view and im not saying he isnt. Im just saying its more believable from a fellow supporter then one of a rival club. {Ed001's Note - absolute nonsense to suggest a fan of the club will have an unbiased view of it. It is quite the opposite.}

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 15:08:13
To all the haters. . Lucas Leiva has made more tackles (125) than any other player in the Premier League this season.

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 15:09:53
Just looking again at matt jarvis last weekend i really think he would be a great addition to us and a far cheaper option than young who IMO is overated anyone else agree?

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 15:02:28
It's way from clear that he will develop into a player good enough for LFC and would cost a small fortune. I'd rather wait for Ngoo to come through and save the money for a player that will really add value to the team.
Cw
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While i agree that Wickham might not develop in to a player good enough for LFC he is one of the top rated youngster's in the country. Isn't this nesv's philosophy on buying plus if you look at your own argument the same can be said of n'goo.I hope your right and that we can start to get these player's from the youth in to the first team.and do u also think we should not have signed shelvey and sterling because there is no guarantee they will develop in to players of first team quality? ?. .
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i would just like to say you both have really valid points on this but shelvey and sterling can't really be compared to wickham as ipswich want over 10 million for him which is much more than shelvey or sterling cost and wickham is unproven so it would be alot of money on the off chance of him becoming great

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 14:56:10
I really can't see how people still keep going on about micah richards we already have better defenders than him in kelly and ayala forget it the bloke will hopefully never ever wear our famous red shirt.We do not need any more cb or rb's we do need a lb and a couple of wingers

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Not saying Richards is the right choice as his attitude can be a bit questionable, but I do think we could do with a bit of pace at the back. Non of our defenders are that quick really including Ayala who looks to be good player. Kelly and Johnson are probably the fastest but looking forward I think Agger, Kelly and Ayala would benefit from having a bit of pace around them (IMO)


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i agree with the pace part but richards is not good enough his attitude is terrible and isn't any faster than johnson or kelly if we are looking for pace baines would be the one for me but i can't see the blue noses ever selling him to us

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 14:54:48
It's way from clear that he will develop into a player good enough for LFC and would cost a small fortune. I'd rather wait for Ngoo to come through and save the money for a player that will really add value to the team.
Cw
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While i agree that Wickham might not develop in to a player good enough for LFC he is one of the top rated youngster's in the country. Isn't this nesv's philosophy on buying plus if you look at your own argument the same can be said of n'goo.I hope your right and that we can start to get these player's from the youth in to the first team.and do u also think we should not have signed shelvey and sterling because there is no guarantee they will develop in to players of first team quality? ?. .

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 14:09:33
I really can't see how people still keep going on about micah richards we already have better defenders than him in kelly and ayala forget it the bloke will hopefully never ever wear our famous red shirt.We do not need any more cb or rb's we do need a lb and a couple of wingers

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Not saying Richards is the right choice as his attitude can be a bit questionable, but I do think we could do with a bit of pace at the back. Non of our defenders are that quick really including Ayala who looks to be good player. Kelly and Johnson are probably the fastest but looking forward I think Agger, Kelly and Ayala would benefit from having a bit of pace around them (IMO)

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 14:11:10
Everybody at the club wants to see the youngsters come through the likes of FLANAGAN/ ROBINSON/ COADY/ WISDOM/ SILVA/ STERLING/ SUSO and when you look at KELLY/ WILSON/ SPEARING AND SHELVEY who are nearly there i can't see a mass of players pushing them out the likes of JONES/ DEGAN/ KONCHESKEY/ KYRIAGOS/ POULSEN AND JOVANAVIC will all be moved on to make way but still 5 players needed plus couple of youngsters.

LEFTBACK. ENRIQUE of newcastle or BAINES at everton seem most likely.

PLAYMAKER. ADAM. is a dead cert BARTON at preston is likely

RIGHT WINGER. please let it be ADAM JOHNSON at man city or ALEXIS SANCHEZ of udinese.

LEFT WINGER. .ASHLEY YOUNG looks a deal

FORWARD. . .KARIM BENZEMA and CONNOR WICKHAM please

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 14:03:19
I would rather spend 50m and add lots of depth to needed places with decent players than spend 50m on two world class players - Mc

I would rather spend 85m on 5 quality players, which is more likely to happen. JK.

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 13:56:57
Hey eds are we lookin at tabaart of QPR he seems to be very good adamynwa {Ed002's Note - I guess a few clubs will be looking at him, but he has already had the chance and not made the grade at the highest level.}

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 13:55:11
"Just got a question what injury does jonjo have because i was looking at the injury list there and hes even further out than kelly was a bad one?" {Ed002's Note - Apparently a "knee injury"

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 13:34:52
I really can't see how people still keep going on about micah richards we already have better defenders than him in kelly and ayala forget it the bloke will hopefully never ever wear our famous red shirt.We do not need any more cb or rb's we do need a lb and a couple of wingers

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 13:30:52
Do you think kieran gibbs is an option?

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 13:24:38
I still think one signing we should make in the summer is James McCarthy, he's going to be a cracking player!

Adam

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 13:17:57
Just got a question what injury does jonjo have because i was looking at the injury list there and hes even further out than kelly was a bad one?

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 13:18:12
This should be our team for next year.

reina
richards skrtel agger baines
meireles m'vila
suarez gerrard young
carrol

Subs:
kelley
carragher
coentrao
adam
pacheco
wickham
suso

Ins:
young 15m
baines 10m
m'vila 10m
richards 15m
adam 10m
coentrao 15m
wickham 10m
total: 85m

Out:
aquilani 15m
lucas 10m
cole 8m
jovanovic 5m
poulsen 5m
konchesky 3m
kuyt 10m
insua 3m
johnson 15m
ngog 6m
total:80m

only spending 5m

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 13:08:21
Hey
just a couple of questions, what bout hennessy of wolves as a replacement for reina if he does go in the summer, iv watchd hennessy a couple of times and i think is gong to be a quality keeper?and also do you know wen kelly is comin back cos we need more witt on the wings.
tanx man
fagan81

{Ed002's Note - I have no comment on the Wolves goalkeeper, but the folk who track club statements about injuries list the following for the Liverpool players:

L Suarez - no return date (meaning that there has been no statement made)
S Gerrard - 11th Apr 11
F Aurelio - no return date
M Kelly - 28th Mar 11
J Shelvey - 12th May 11
}

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 13:05:13
Ed out of 10, What are the chance's of people not asking you to give out of 10 answers to possible signing's. LOL

UCCM {Ed002's Note - 0}

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 12:56:48
Right.

Yossi Benayoun is a player who is a genuine tryer. Never stops chasing and is one of very few players in the Premiership capable of consistently taking the ball past players (along with Bale, Nasri, Mustapha Riga etc). It is something called 'dribbling', something Kuyt, Maxi et al seem incapable of doing.

CW
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Mustapha Riga? I hope that was added in with a bit of sarcasm mate!

Barry B

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 12:39:58
I thought that Maxi was out of contract this summer? When he came in I thought he was in 1.5year contract? Was he re-upped?

If he's not out of contract I would take what we could get for him as he cannot hit the broad side of a barn.

DT

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 12:35:17
I know i'll probably get shot down here but *IF* Reina goes. . .Ben Foster?? whats youre thoughts on him ED -Mc {Ed001's Note - very average keeper in my opinion.}

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 12:36:21
Hey everybody.
The sun is shining, Ed002 is in a good mood & on fine form.
Life doesn't get any better.
KB

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 12:26:05
Heard today from a reliable source Liverpool could make a bid to bring back Yossi Benayoun after his injury plighted spell at Chelsea. ED - Anything behind this? I thought he was quality. Definitely better than Dirk Kuyt. {Ed002's Note - I think it most unlikely but suspect that Chelsea would listen to an offer - he is back in full training.}
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Some people just don't get it, do they?! His age, injuries, level of quality required for a title-winning team, all point to a zero percent possibility that LFC would even think about looking at buying him. So where on earth do you get this "reliable source" from, because quite clearly he isn't!

CW

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Right.

Yossi Benayoun is a player who is a genuine tryer. Never stops chasing and is one of very few players in the Premiership capable of consistently taking the ball past players (along with Bale, Nasri, Mustapha Riga etc). It is something called 'dribbling', something Kuyt, Maxi et al seem incapable of doing.

CW

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 12:30:19
I would rather spend 50m and add lots of depth to needed places with decent players than spend 50m on two world class players - Mc

Donut. . that's why we have a substandard squad now. Too many 6 - 10m players all pitched as bargins. However I agree that buying 2 players for 50m aint the way forward. We have too many gaps that need filling.
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Contradicting yourself there mate. It should be apparent to you from the impact that Suarez is making (and even before that, that Torres made) to highlight that you need 4 or 5 stars in the team. The rest of the squad would be quite adequate if we brought in another 2 stars for 50m in summer. Conversely, adding a bigger number of "adequate " players could disrupt the overall development of the team without adding to the team's ability to go out there and destroy any opponent.

CW

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 12:21:04
F time and funds allow a striker i hope wickham but he looks like hes off to spurs .Van wolfswinkel is over-rated and benzema will not come to be rotated so were do we look for a striker maybe bojan? ?and can people posting squads please stop putting corrol on the bench liverpool would not pay 35 million pounds for a striker to warm the bench
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While you're about telling people what they should or shouldn't post, how about stopping with this over-hyped Wickham story? It's way from clear that he will develop into a player good enough for LFC and would cost a small fortune. I'd rather wait for Ngoo to come through and save the money for a player that will really add value to the team.

CW

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 12:14:56
I would rather spend 50m and add lots of depth to needed places with decent players than spend 50m on two world class players - Mc

Donut. . that's why we have a substandard squad now. Too many 6 - 10m players all pitched as bargins. However I agree that buying 2 players for 50m aint the way forward. We have too many gaps that need filling.

I thought were sub standard because we have no one with a good left foot, plus don't mean Suarez and Carroll as we sold two forwards in Babel and Torres to raise money for them (best patnership in the premiership) -Mc

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 12:15:50
I don't hate Lucas, mate. The point is that in order to become top 4 team again, Lucas should be a sub to Gerrard-Alonso-Masherano ability level midfield.
RHI
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It's laughable how many people comment on Lucas not being up to title-winning standard when at least half the team fit that label. Mascherano always was overrated and is now warming the bench, while Lucas has continued to improve with age. If Gerrard was able to recapture his form and if Alonso came back, Lucas would be holding down his place with aplomb. Go figure out how we are going to win the title with Gerrard making rare appearances for the team and not being consistently as good as he used to be. And, for all the excitement and goals he has brought, Raul clearly lacks stamina, which Lucas doesn't. Bring in a quality midfielder who can share the midfield duties with Gerrard, Raul and Lucas.

CW

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 12:07:47
Heard today from a reliable source Liverpool could make a bid to bring back Yossi Benayoun after his injury plighted spell at Chelsea. ED - Anything behind this? I thought he was quality. Definitely better than Dirk Kuyt. {Ed002's Note - I think it most unlikely but suspect that Chelsea would listen to an offer - he is back in full training.}
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Some people just don't get it, do they?! His age, injuries, level of quality required for a title-winning team, all point to a zero percent possibility that LFC would even think about looking at buying him. So where on earth do you get this "reliable source" from, because quite clearly he isn't!

CW

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 11:48:25
How about these players for summer signings?
GK - Smithies
CB - Cahill
LB - Baines
LW - Young
RW - Chamberlain
M - Henderson
F - Wickham

Would add to the English contingent as well as improve the first team/ squad, thoughts?

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 11:36:08
Heard today from a reliable source Liverpool could make a bid to bring back Yossi Benayoun after his injury plighted spell at Chelsea. ED - Anything behind this? I thought he was quality. Definitely better than Dirk Kuyt. {Ed002's Note - I think it most unlikely but suspect that Chelsea would listen to an offer - he is back in full training.}

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 11:38:46
To the person who said:
"To all the lucas haters, opta said on twitter yesterday that lucas has completed more tackles than anyone else in the prem, "

I don't hate Lucas, mate. The point is that in order to become top 4 team again, Lucas should be a sub to Gerrard-Alonso-Masherano ability level midfield.
RHI

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 11:00:29
"Interesting post last night about the idea of a 6 x team play-off for 4th CL place"
The ultimate grasping at straws! So what happens if we achieve 4th place next season only to find we have to go through play-offs?! There's going a lot of players and fans whose going to be possed! - SingRed

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 11:03:11
Hi ed, i posted about enriqe of newcastle looking for houses in liverpool. Ive just been told he has agreed to buy a house as long as all the negotiations are agree between the clubs and will be liverpools new left back. Now we can focus on other targets 2 wingers are a must looking like ashley young and one from payet, Elia, Dzsudzsak. and then charlie adam then if time and funds allow a striker i hope wickham but he looks like hes off to spurs .Van wolfswinkel is over-rated and benzema will not come to be rotated so were do we look for a striker maybe bojan? ?and can people posting squads please stop putting corrol on the bench liverpool would not pay 35 million pounds for a striker to warm the bench . Thanks ed's keep up the good work .

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 11:07:09
Not a rumour ed, but what about Belamy? surely he could bring something to us again, with Suarez now and Carroll, it would be different this time. Belamy an Suarez making runs off Carroll, deadly me thinks! {Ed002's Note - I assume you are kidding.}

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 11:07:31
I would rather spend 50m and add lots of depth to needed places with decent players than spend 50m on two world class players - Mc

I think that happened way to much under Houllier and Benitez

Corkpoolred

Im not saying don't buy class players just look at Suarez and Carroll but i just think we need to sort out LB LW RW CDM CB before we start spending crazy -Mc

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 11:08:57
In Reply:
Lavers short for lavertry meaning talking s**te. . again sometimes the eds are honest enough with their take on situations and sometimes they are way off the mark! lennons final ball has got so much better and as someone who goes i think i have more of an idea than a couch potato! and as for some one asking if we were after johnson & or cole? we will have kyle walker back nxt seaon and he will be given the right back slot with corluka as back up! hutton will be sold and as for cole harry would have him BUT on a free! and wouldn't you have to pay off his contract? and besides who would want to pay for him now in all honesty?

Seriously mate you guys have been rubbish for years (including this season bar europe) one good season dosent make you world beaters. In regards to Lennon his crossing has got slightly better but its still rubbish. Garreth Bale is a one hit wonder. How many games did you go with him in the team with out a win. Gomes not a strong keeper granted he can hold his own now, i could go on but hay our team isn't in the greatest shape at the mo (Still as good if not slightly better then spurs) Harry will over spend and wreck you guys. Remember Southampton and Pompy or else he will finally get busted for his del boy style antics in the transfer market. When you guys have success on a regular basis please by all means come on this site and tell us about your magical europien nights or the time you won the leauge. Wait until a world class player joins that's a good feelin butr hay being a spuds fan you wouldn't really know what that feels like. You guys won't be hitting pubeirty soon. Liverpool WILL get at least 5th leaving the spuds in the cold again , then an all out assauld on the leauge next year while spurs fight for mid table yet again. So you who is not a crouch potato! know your clubs history(isnt much to know) should know suprs are well used to one good season 10 bad.

Ed have you heard anything about signing Seb larrson a friend of mine called me yesterday to say we had enquired about his availability. Free at the end of the season as far as i no. Dont think he would be better then what we have if im honest.
Cheers,
Quigz 23 {Ed002's Note - Nothing at all.}

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 11:14:01
We have missed the CEO that we wanted and Ian Ayre will be given the role on trial basis. Unfortunate news for LFC.

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 11:16:20
Hi ed, just a thought, about the cl places, would it work if say the first and second team at the winter transfer go through then, then 3rd and 4th end of season to go through, would it make teams play better?your thoughts ed pls, {Ed002's Note - No, it is fine as it is.}

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 11:21:06
I would rather spend 50m and add lots of depth to needed places with decent players than spend 50m on two world class players - Mc

Donut. . that's why we have a substandard squad now. Too many 6 - 10m players all pitched as bargins. However I agree that buying 2 players for 50m aint the way forward. We have too many gaps that need filling.

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 10:48:10
John dowling tweet:
Since the 8th January when Dalglish replaced Hodgson, Liverpool have won more points than any other Premier League team.

Harry5:)YNWA

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 10:42:36
I would rather spend 50m and add lots of depth to needed places with decent players than spend 50m on two world class players - Mc

I think that happened way to much under Houllier and Benitez

Corkpoolred

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 10:28:56
{Ed002's Note - A true Chelsea fan - born within the sound of clinking champagne glasses.},


nice one Ed0002! ;)

Mjr Hufton Tufton (rtd)

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 10:25:51
Players I would sign if in charge of Liverpool, Firstly think tactics, Personally if Gerrard is in the team and for him to be effective going forward 4-3-3 has to be the formation, so who do we need and who should we sign? A left back, center back, holding mid (deep laying playmaker as such) and a winger/ forward.


Left Back: Leighton Baines
Center Back: Ryan Shawcross
DM: Yann M'Villa
Winger: Juan Mata (I also like Balazs Dzsudzsak)

Reina
Johnson/ Kelly Agger Shawcross Baines
M'Villa Gerrard Miereles/ Lucas
Suarez Carroll Mata

A good line up which would give most teams a run, and all signings are possible except maybe Shawcross, I think I read something about Utd having first-option, i'm not to sure.

Any thoughts ED?

Corkpoolred

{Ed002's Note - I avoid comemnting on teams and wish lists as much as possible.}

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 10:26:37
It couldn't happen could it? The first leg of the Champions League semi at Chelsea will finish 0-0. Back to Manchester for the second leg where Manu will lead 1-0 until the last minute of added time -only 2 minutes with Manu being in front and the ref scared to add any extra. Torres scores his first goal for Chelsea, an away goal which sends Manu out. Only problem is Chelsea meet Barcelona in the final and are given a football masterclass. Torres gets a runners up medal, great move Fernando.

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 10:22:26
I would rather spend 50m and add lots of depth to needed places with decent players than spend 50m on two world class players - Mc

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 10:23:45
I've read some of the rumours this morning and see that Cole is linked with a £5M move to Spuds. How true it is, we don't know but that's a great price for a bench warmer. I say West Ham would also be sniffing around for him too, so i'd say he will be definitely gone in the summer.

I was impressed with how well Agger & Skrtel played the other day at centre half. Nothing got by them and they played very well, its a pity that they can't play like that week in week out. Carroll looked good at times but you can see that he still needs a few games under his belt, we were also missing Stevie G for the service he would provide Carroll. Looking at Newcastle's tactic of Barton picking out Carroll all the time, Liverpool could be lethal with the Gerrard/ Carroll combo.

Also i seen a few people on here talking about staying in Anfield and getting it refurbished. But if that brings the capacity up to only 50,000-55,000 it wouldn't be worth while. We would easily fill a 60,000+ stadium with the fan base we have. We have to look at this in the long term and not the short, and it would improve us financially just look at Arsenal since they moved to the Emirates.

Barry B

{Ed002's Note - Using additional revenues it would likely take the best part of 15-20 years to pay off the costs of a new stadium. I doubt that such an approach makes financial sense to the owners. A good short-to-medium term solution is to keep the costs down and expand Anfield whilst exploiting other revenue streams to bring more money in to the club.}

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 10:04:10
To all the lucas haters, opta said on twitter yesterday that lucas has completed more tackles than anyone else in the prem,

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 09:34:54
Hey Ed002, you're not from just off the Kings Road are you ?
Can't be a proper Chelsea fan !?
Lol.
KB {Ed002's Note - A true Chelsea fan - born within the sound of clinking champagne glasses.}

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 09:53:53
Ed , what are the chances (out of ten) of us signing Arda Turan this summer? {Ed002's Note - 3.2}

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 09:54:54
Summer outs:
-Jovanovic
-Poulsen
-Maxi
-N'Gog
-Kyrgiakos
-Konchesky

Summer ins:
-Young
-Gago
-Payet
-Gervinho
-Adam
-Baines

Starting 11:

- - - - - -Reina- - - - - -
Johnson-Carra-Agger-Baines
Payet- Gerrard-Gago- Young
- - - -Suarez-Carroll- - - -

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 09:55:09
Hey, ed!

Just wanted to ask, regarding the stadium issue. It's pretty much certain that we'll be staying at The Home Of Football Anfield with a planned expansion to 60k.

Now what I want to know is, would it be possible to start work before or immediately after the end of the season and finish around end of August to the first or second week of September?
If there is such a possibility, ed, would NESV be likely to go along with it?

Personally, I think we should take that option if it's possible. A great summer transfer-wise and a 60k Anfield before the end of the year would be nothing short of a milestone . . made all the more sweet by the fact that some six months we were headed for the abyss and could've gone bust.

By the start of nxt season, I fully expect our team to be better than Arsenal and Spurs; equal to - if not marginally better than - United. City and Chelsea will have the stronger sides, but I expect City to be as incosistent as ever, Arsenal will self-destruct and implode and as usual; Spurs will hover around fifth and sixth as they won't have the quality nor consistency to win the title. Which will leave United, Chelsea and us.

In 2008/ 09, we had the 3rd best team in the league and came agonizingly close to winning the championship. Now come next season, I believe we'll have much stronger eleven and bench than we did two years. We know how to win and consistency is our middle name.
So next season, without setting our sights too high, I believe Arsenal, Spurs and City can be toppled. In short, a 3rd place finish is more than achievable.
And in that position, you're well-placed to pounce on any slip-ups by 1 and 2. In other words, stay in 3rd for extended periods and we might just give ourselves an outside chance of totally unexpectadly lifting the championship.

But I digress. Ed, back to my questions regarding the stadium. So, what you think, mate?

Mathias A Nunez Junior

{Ed002's Note - I am not a civil engineer so I have no idea how long it will take. The only guidance I have from experience is that it will take longer if French workers are involved. The starting point will be the need for Planning Permission to be granted - I have no idea whether that could be dealt with before the end of the season or not (but I somehow doubt it).}

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 09:57:36
Alright fellow reds, I really think we need to be realistic on our summer signings. With no Champions league until at least 2012/ 13 season we are going to struggle to attract top names like Hazard etc who have declared that's want they want. But with KK in charge the chances now of champs league are very high. so we just have to be patient and fingers crossed we end on a high and
Continue this into next season. Get shot of the deadwood and get the ball rolling from there.

Lee73

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 09:58:01
Ed, if we do buy Adam which looks like we will. Is he just gonna be a back up to Gerrard? 'Cause I can't see them both in the same line up. Plus I can't see a future for Meireles. Sadly. {Ed002's Note - I have no idea how Adam will be used - and don't forget Shelvey as well.}

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 09:31:09
Morning all, Eds.
Interesting post last night about the idea of a 6 x team play-off for 4th CL place. However :
- the 4th place is only available as long as English clubs do well in CL ;
- it will add another few games and weeks to an already very congested season ; and
- 4th place team have to start CL qualifying rounds in July ;
- what's wrong with good old endeavour over 38 x league games going rewarded with 4th place and CL qualifying anyway ;

So, interesting post, but not practical in my view.
KB

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 09:18:58
Lads, as Ed said. give it a rest over the whole 'you can only support liverpool if from liverpool' debate - seriously its nearly as bad as 'my dad is bigger than your dad'. wise up. Im from ireland, I only make it over a few times a year to the games but never miss watching the games on telly. whether its 1st team/ reserve/ youth. personally I don't care what ppl think. I know I'm a pool fan and that's all that matters. we are coming into a exciting time for us. I honestly believe that. this summer could shape how the next few seasons go. so back the team

{Ed002's Note - The final post on the subject.}

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 03:13:03
I was just thinking. isn't it time for the FA to change the way top teams qualify for the champions league.

lets say the top three qualify as normal. Fourth spot for champions league then goes into a playoff competition. league spot 4, 5, 6, 7 plus FA cup and Carling Cup all have a chance of getting the champions league spot. 6 teams get to fight it out for champions league spot at the end of the season in playoffs.

The playoffs would be a true knockout competition looking to get a champions league place for next season. Also three Europa cup spots would be up for grabs. losing FA+Carling cup teams keep Europa spots
The final teams get to got to champions league the other gets to go to Europa league.

It would make the CL money spread around the premiership + give us a cool playoff at the end of the season.+ save the FA cup + Carling Cup

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 04:22:00
Eds or anyone else, why do we hear so much talk about needing a left back? With Kelly on the right and Johnson on the left, we seem to be fairly well off. The only way I would like to add another left back would be either if the player was world class, or was young with the potential to be great. Obviously we need to add depth there, but I wouldn't want to see us pay a large fee for someone who is pretty much the same skill and age as Glen Johnson.

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 04:24:42
I am not so sure who will be in the summer but i definity know some player will be out
1.maxi
2.poulson
3.the greek
4.cole
5.jovanovic
6.n, gog

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 06:20:18
Lavers short for lavertry meaning talking s**ep. . again sometimes the eds are honest enough with their take on situations and sometimes they are way off the mark! lennons final ball has got so much better and as someone who goes i think i have more of an idea than a couch potato! and as for some one asking if we were after johnson & or cole? we will have kyle walker back nxt seaon and he will be given the right back slot with corluka as back up! hutton will be sold and as for cole harry would have him BUT on a free! and wouldn't you have to pay off his contract? and besides who would want to pay for him now in all honesty? {Ed005's Note - Lennon's final ball has improved but hasn't improved enough for him to be considered a top class winger, and certainly not to cost anything like the £20m+ that's being mentioned. What's the point in taking on defenders so easily when you can't do anything with it in the final third?}

. . . . . . . .

You going watching spuds every week doesn't give you more of an idea than me , it just means your views are blinkerd because your a spuds fan.
I can also tell you without watching them like you every week is that the chimp (bale) is not the best left sided player in the world.
We wouldn't welcome bale or lennon at our club after what they said about us earlier in the season , and the funny part is look where we are now for rite behind you. To say we are nothing anymore we haven't done to bad have we.
I didn't realise the quote for lennon was £20mill , what a joke I wouldn't pay 10. Id rather have a Johnson and he'd be cheaper.

LAVERS

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 06:47:22
Morning Ed(s) I have been thinking about all this talk surrounding the stadium and wether we should build new or re-develop. One thing keeps coming back to me and that is if we move we will no longer have THAT tunnel and THAT sign and I don't think that would be right. The "This Is Anfield" sign is not only iconic it's also part of our being, it's part of the Liverpool legend, it goes hand in hand with The Kop and YNWA being sung. Even with all the best arguments for moving to a new ground I can't imagine any Liverpool team ever running out and not touching that sign. Emotional claptrap it may be but I hope beyond hope that we can re-develop the ground so that we don't lose any of our identity and THAT sign is part of who we are.

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 07:23:28
Do one reina our club is finally comng together everything is looking better we've gone from being Torres and gerrard to a whole diffrrnt team with everyone getting recognised I can't be bothered with this quit hint borrocks! Just leave! Tell is now! Ive had it!
LFC is the fans club!
Not a players!
Liverpool fc.


Lol but I want him so stay cos he's boss my mate suggested some Nigerian talent to me he's from Lagos great guy taking him to his first game bs city :).
Vincent Enyema ( looked really gold in the world cup plays CL though)
Tate Taiwo
Uche - striker
Finally yakubu ( joke)

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 07:42:55
Hazard sanchez baines and a few youth player we would have a good enough team to fight for the title

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 07:44:06
Eds, to your knowledge, have any teams asked about Poulsen. Sad to say, but it's utterly embarassing that he's a red. Or have we possibly "shopped him around" to anyone? Also, any chance Skrtel or Kyrgiakos will be replaced this summer? Thanks, and I'm enjoying the site! {Ed002's Note - All could potentially leave this summer but I don't see a queue anywhere.}

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 07:51:23
Okay ed quick question -
do u think Carroll was a good buy for liverpool for the amount of money we shelled out? Or were there any other better alternatives for similar money available?
Also do u think Carroll nd Suarez will be able to form a good enough partnership up front for years to come?

{Ed002's Note - No, Yes, No.}

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 07:54:56
Hi ed, what young talent do you reckon are being watched over the globe by liverpool, cheers {Ed005's Note - Not sure mate, if by young you mean players that are 16-18 then it is impossible to say really as not a lot of us watch players in that age group. But some young players we've had watched include Erikson from Ajax, Marchisio (sp) from Villarreal and M'Vila.}Marchisip looks a top player but i would expect a top price for him. . i wouldn't expect ajax ajax to part with erikson on the cheap but then again ajax are a feeder club, what u reckon ed {Ed005's Note - Ajax keep saying he's not for sale and the player says he wants to stay there. Perhaps he'll stay for another year or two before moving on. We've had people present at Villarreal matches it has to be said.}

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Its Musacchio isn't it?

Anyway we've been watching Santi Cazorla aswell.

Ed, do you think M'Vila/ Sissoko are likely to join? I feel we need M'Vila or Sissoko in our midfield. {Ed002's Note - I agree and they may join - we will have to wait to see if the club show any real interest in them.}

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 08:14:19
Ok ed . i've been watching Conor Coady(spl?) a lot over the past few weeks nd i'm impressed by his style of play. do u think he could turn out to be as good a player as say a Jack Wilshere or Christian Eriksen?

S.G.I. {Ed002's Note - Impossible to tell at that age.}

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 08:26:40
Fiorentina winger Juan Manuel Vargas is only under contract til 2012 is 26 and peru captain, how much do u fink we cud get him for and wot are the chances eds?? {Ed002's Note - There will be a bidsding war for his signature so it is impossible to say how much he will move for. But I do expect him to make a move this summer.}

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 01:47:36
I'm predicting 21 points from our last 8 games, all wins but a loss against Arsenal

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 01:36:33
Hi ed, what young talent do you reckon are being watched over the globe by liverpool, cheers {Ed005's Note - Not sure mate, if by young you mean players that are 16-18 then it is impossible to say really as not a lot of us watch players in that age group. But some young players we've had watched include Erikson from Ajax, Marchisio (sp) from Villarreal and M'Vila.}
Marchisip looks a top player but i would expect a top price for him. . i wouldn't expect ajax ajax to part with erikson on the cheap but then again ajax are a feeder club, what u reckon ed {Ed005's Note - Ajax keep saying he's not for sale and the player says he wants to stay there. Perhaps he'll stay for another year or two before moving on. We've had people present at Villarreal matches it has to be said.}

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 01:25:51
Hello hows it going just leavin a message to say well done to the ed that wrote the message on what makes a red a red it was a very well written piece and needed to be said as I feel over the last few years many of us have became disallusioned and rightly so with the off field problems that have blighted our beloved club. Now this is our chance to rebuild also as fans because as the problems have faded slightly with the club there still seems to be many of us at each others throats for ridiculous reasons we as fans of our club need to put this nonsence to bed we are the ones who keep the history alive with our memories and stories for the new generation so lets not taint it with bitterness towards one and other and enjoy the moments together as the bond we always had and deep down still do is what made us the greatest fans on Gods green earth take care and thanks for reading

Reydelmundo

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 01:16:51
Lavers short for lavertry meaning talking s**te. . again sometimes the eds are honest enough with their take on situations and sometimes they are way off the mark! lennons final ball has got so much better and as someone who goes i think i have more of an idea than a couch potato! and as for some one asking if we were after johnson & or cole? we will have kyle walker back nxt seaon and he will be given the right back slot with corluka as back up! hutton will be sold and as for cole harry would have him BUT on a free! and wouldn't you have to pay off his contract? and besides who would want to pay for him now in all honesty? {Ed005's Note - Lennon's final ball has improved but hasn't improved enough for him to be considered a top class winger, and certainly not to cost anything like the £20m+ that's being mentioned. What's the point in taking on defenders so easily when you can't do anything with it in the final third?}

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 01:02:29
Ed, with all the gossip our squad will look like this next year

reina
(glen johnson) kelly carragher baines
(charlie adams)
young gerrard (adam johnson)
carrol suarez

subs
wilson
agger
meriles
cole
benzema
spearing
shelvey
skertl


out
ngog
poulsen
jovanic
greek
insua
aquaman
maxi

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 00:54:24
In the last 10 games LFC under KK has amassed more points than any other BPL team."Judge me after 10 games". With the right signings & a good start next season, our chances are as good as anyones for the league

 

 

 

 

22 Mar 2011 00:47:38
Ed, i know kelly has been playing right back for us (extremely well i might add), but do you think he will be used more as a centre back next season as it is his primary position, and wing back additions in the summer would allow him to move back into the middle. cbs next year: carra, agger, wilson, ayala and kelly.
what do u think ed, and others? {Ed001's Note - I think he is far too good a right back to lose his immense quality on the ball by moving him to the centre.}

 

 

 

 

 
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