Liverpool Banter Archive April 24 2014

24 Apr 2014 22:47:31
Some player rakitic . Obv love Liverpool to get him but can't see it happen . he's stock is rising . The suarez madrid saga will raise its head again I feel ; ( if he wanted to go i'd make sure we got the best deal possible for us, i'd love to keep suarez but if not i'd ask for modric in any deal . Other than that i'm delighted with our team this season . If we see it through it must go down as one of the best achievements of any team to go from 7th to 1st and competing with the billionaires . Some ballers this season . Few tweeks is all, few great younglads there in rossiter n texiera etc .

Why do fans keep saying the Suarez transfer saga will crop up again soon? as far as I know he is happy here, he will (hopefully) be playing for the champions of England, he WILL be playing champions league football, he is the number one striker here, he will have scored over 30 goals this season, he will prob be player of the year. He would have to play second fiddle to Ronaldo and Bale at RM, I know the press will make up stories but l think we as fans should have more faith that he will stay.

{Ed002's Note - He has been playing well and you have to expect interest from elsewhere.}

I'm pretty Suarez would not consider himself second fiddle to either Bale or even Ronaldo.

It would be a lot easier to have faith in him staying if the whole debacle in the summer had never happened or the summer before that. Hopefully his second pay raise through agitating to move is enough to make him find staying acceptable.

There is lots & lots & lots of interest.
Involving lots & lots & lots of money.
We need to keep everything that's crossable, crossed that he stays.

I will be throwing a street party and buying everyone a frosty-brew if he does.

26 Apr 2014 11:16:55
Suarez wouldn't play second fiddle to either of them, he would outshine and out scorethe pair of them, specially as he would play centrally with them either side of a 3 man attack(frightening!) bit he keeps saying he happy with us, loves playing in the premiership, he adored by us, and on his way to a near perfect season going into a World Cup! A good World Cup, could even win it and his value will rise even more!

24 Apr 2014 22:28:58
If only we were in a position to sign Rakitic. Wonderful player.

Gordy

24 Apr 2014 22:12:52
Rakitic had another good game against Valencia, every time I've watch Seville play he's looked really good, think he would be great for us.
Parejo didn't play brilliantly, probably because Seville know how important he is for Valencia and were on him every time he got the ball, but he could have done better.
Looking forward to the next leg =)

24 Apr 2014 22:00:43
Just one I thought I'd. Put out there for discussion, but if Mourinho did take over at Man unto this summer could you see us bidding for Mata?

Mourinho has already sold him once this year as he doesn't seem to utilise him.
If we did win the league and we can gaurantee Champions league football could you see us signing him, him being interested and United/Mourinho willing to sell him to us?

Why would you ask that? He's never going to move there and once again we have never showed any interest in the player. Silly post

I can't see Liverpool paying close to £40 million for a player for a long time. Its just fantasy.

Jeez, anything gets through the filters today eds? Think I'll sum this one up. NO NO NO NEVER HAPPENING NO

Maureen is not going to utd. As much as I dislike utd even they have got more class than to appoint the person abroad!

He is far too unpraditical in his spouting off and antics on the touch line. He suits Chelsea and that is where he will stay until he has another tiff with his boss.

Sorry edit to the above. Meant to be unpredictable.

This post is from a parallel universe. Anticipating outs based on a manager who isn't and never will be a clubs manager. Brilliant.

24 Apr 2014 21:07:34
Have all of you noticed how our team seem really close?

I know winning will give any team in any sport the feel good factor but one thing that pleases me as much as any of our wins is how close we seem as a team.

When I see arsenal, spurs, man U (not often) score it seems some players really take their time to go and congratualte their team mate who netted the goal, or made it and there it often looks like some players are annoyed that they did not score themselves. But with LFC it seem all the players and manager are really tight which is great to see.

Seeing Rodgers gleam after we score still makes me feel good and the lads full of glee when a team mate scores is just great for the game.

Love this club!

Very true! Maybe it's because we haven't been in the fight for top 4, let alone the title for some time,
But as you say others don't seem bothered! I noticed at Tottenham (i know they don't have a lot to play for) that when they equalised against fulham most of the players didn't even react, really highlights he difference between the two sides and how the team are believing.
Happy times at L4

I really do agree. They all seem very contempt and humble. slight contradiction but it works!

24 Apr 2014 20:29:16
I think Mou is right in his way of fielding a second fiddle side, they have better chances of getting thru to the CL final, then winning PL.
And to my recollection featuring in CL final brubgs in more prize money which'll swell Chelsea's transfer budget.

Anyways, feel LFC'd be prepared for anything thrown to them.

We Go Again!

24 Apr 2014 19:57:37
Wow just seen that pastore and silva, both of PSG earn 250,000 per wk. won't be signing them then! Pajero however has the highest pass success rate in the europa league and is someone we are interested in signing!

Can't wait for Sunday gang, Ramirez suspended and players out injured I don't give a rubbish what excuses mourinho comes out with as long as we win this game

So we want another Joe Allen?

There again another poster kicking a Liverpool player in the nuts luvly ;)

24 Apr 2014 19:25:07
Hi Ed's and Reds,

Firstly thanks Ed's (been reading the rumours and answers on the FFP that the Ed's responded to) - much appreciated (even if you have posted before :o)

Must say its been so nice being in the title race again but also the fans are getting just as nervous as the team sometimes plays (me more than anyone).

Win or come third regardless I think next year is going to be so much more difficult (can see Chelsea, Man City, Man U, Arsenal and Spurs spending big - less so Spurs). Not trying to end this season at short notice just commenting.

I actually think only signing 4 or 5 players (assuming the following leave; Cissoko, one of Agger/Skrtel, Moses, Coates, Assiadi (spelling)) might be a good thing; might give players like Jordan Rossiter (too young to go on loan) some game time and allow some others some game time to develop (maybe a Jack Dunn or Lloyd Jones).

Just hope we can keep getting the results and champions league to get the two or three players we need to freshen up/push forward year on year.

Hoping Sunday gives us a win.

Champions League football any League Champions if it happens are two very attractive things for a player one of which a Liverpool garuntee the other one firmly on its way

24 Apr 2014 17:57:17
Hi Eds and fellow Reds

Good old Jose, he knew he's onto a hiding for nothing so why not take the high ground, using the excuse of fielding a weakened side (still stronger than 90% of PL teams). I wish he did play his 'full' side, but he has seen what happened to Arsenal, Everton and city so he's pulled a very clever move.
Also, Jose and Pellegrini share a mutual dislike towards each other so the thought of Chelsea winning and handing the momentum to city must have been one of the topics of conversation with Abrovamich.
Either way, we will win the league, probably at Palace. Now wouldn't that be ironic (for the older supporters)?

{Ed002's Note - This is all nonsense. Chelsea will pick a squad that has a number of youngsters in it. It is nothing to do with Liverpool, Manchester City or the Chelsea owner - it is a case of injuries, bans and the timing of the game.}

To be fair if we were in the semis of the champions league with what we believed is nt much of a chance of the league I would want the exact same thing.
We done it before the 07 final against Fulham if I remember correctly an Neil Warnock still partly blames us for his team being relegated.
You have to do what you believe is best for your club.
I just don't like the weakened team bit when there more than likely going to be 90% full international players.

{Ed002's Note - Don't think of it as weakened, just Chelsea using the players they have available.}

I'm not Jose's biggest fan by any means but come on, his focus will be on Chelsea and what is best for them! They cannot win the league unless both us and City mess up, even if they beat us we still need to lose another match. Jose is just using his head. They have a good chance to win the CL, why risk injuring vital players in a competition they have a very slim chance of winning? Whatever team he fields they will give us a good game, he will know what tactics he wants to play and it still won't be easy. But I don't think there is anything that can stop us now, confidence is sky high, 11 wins in a row, league leaders by 5 points. Let's think less about what Mourinho is doing, whatever team he puts out we're going to hit them the same way.

Actually although I agree chelsea's progress in CL should probably be biggest focus for jose and with injuries and bans of course on top of that it has limited his choice anyway. it is typical jose to say something, anything to play mind games and to limit the humiliation he may feel. I am not saying he is humiliated by likelyhood of missing title but man the guy is so arroagant (though largely due to the fact he is actually world class) it would be just like him to try and detract from the possibility he would have been beaten by Liverpool with any team he played.
He is world class and entertaining but he also is like a baby sometimes that can't admit fault or blame when perhaps he should. And that is okay if you don't throw insults at other managers like he does. because at least then you don't look so silly

I remember when we won the champs league in 2005.
We rested players and Neil Warnock had a right go saying it was a disgrace.
The bottom line is that clubs have to look at what they can realistically achieve especially at the business end of the season.
Yes Chelsea could still win both the league and the champs league but if they beat us they are more than likely handing the league to Man City.
In terms of probability, They win two games and they are European champions vs beating us and maybe still finishing 3rd.
Schwarzer, Cole, the spanish fella, Cahill, Ivanovic, Luiz, Lampard, Mikel, Salah, Shirley, Oscar, Will I am, with Demba ba, Etoo and Torres to choose from. How is that weak? Yes Maureen would love to have his captain available and yes Schwarzer is 40, Hazard is not fit, but they will field a side capable of beating us at the weekend.
Don't believe they will but it will still be a strong chelsea side.

25 Apr 2014 04:56:12
On the subject of Jose Mourinho, I know that this is the Liverpool page so is perhaps the wrong page to ask on, but Ed02, if Chelsea were to finish 3rd and not win the Champions League, is there any possibility of him leaving Chelsea? I would actually be having nightmares, as a Liverpool fan, if he did and ended up at Manchester United for example

{Ed002's Note - No.}

24 Apr 2014 16:49:03
Would Spurs be willing to let Andros Townsend move on?

I tried the search function, but to no avail.

Cheers Ed.

Red Rum

{Ed002's Note - You didn't find anything because you are on the Liverpool page.}

Red-Rum mate, you suggesting we should look at Townsend? I think he is criminally overrated.

24 Apr 2014 17:06:31
I seem to remember the last time Townsend had a good game in the Premier League was sometime in October?

Haven't heard his name mentioned in many a moon.

Thought he had a string of two/three games and a few caps for England and then disappear.

Agree with AG, Ibe is so much better

I think he is a Brendan Rodgers type of player.

He is Young with loads of potential, who has shown that when he gets the chance he can perform at the top level. He isn't getting much game time at Spurs either.

He could be another Sturridge or Coutinho in my opinion.

Ps. Ed, I suppose the question should have been could he be an option for Liverpool?. but I'll just check the Spurs page ;-)

Red Rum

{Ed002's Note - Liverpool has shown no interest in the player and where would it leave Raheem Sterling?}

A lot of clubs are renaming stadiums. I know it sounds like blasphemy to many (myself included, sorry to say) but sadly that is the way forward. Even city with their oil money have named their ground Etihad. So, begrudgingly why not, I guess. Anfield will always be known as Anfield to us anyway. We are a household international brand (more so when we win the league) so should be able to command a decent fee/agreement.
Please don't jump down my neck, it's only an opinion.

I assume Moses will return to Chelsea and Assaidi will be sold. Therefore, our only first team winger will be Sterling. Of course he is the main man, but the fixture incease next season means reinforcements will be needed. I feel if Townsend is managed correctly, he will develop into a very good player.

Red Rum

{Ed002's Note - The club has been looking for an adaptable wide player, hence having Juan Guillermo Cuadrado watched. Liverpool has shown no interest in Townsend. You should try the Spurs page and share you love for him there.}

Townsend is at best very average. Shows good pace but does approx 10-15 step overs whilst the defender stands and watches him! No end product either. Headless chicken springs to mind.

@ Iranred

I can honestly see this happening at some point in future. Books need to be balanced and stadium sposorship seems to be a good way of raising money. Would be a hard sell to fans though, would imagine the owners would cop some flak for it.

He could be another sturridge or coutinho? They are both completely different players, and so is Townsend?

I would rather us look to improve Ibe who is almost exactly a year younger than Sterling. and we have Suso so we don't need SQUAD forwards really, unless they have the potential to have a similar impact as say Coutinho like Tello perhaps could.

I think he would be a decent signing.
Rodgers could improve him and he does have the talent.
His most annoying trait is that he shoots from everywhere.
But I thought the same about Daniel Sturridge when he came to the club and he changed my opinion of him pretty quickly. to the point where now I am like "Do what you want Daniel"
Townsend is young, quick, strong and out of favour at Spurs ( Sherwood rates Lennon over him. ha ha)
I for one don't think that is a bad shout Red Rum.

24 Apr 2014 15:14:44
I've got a poll of the day that would get the juices flowing :p
Who would you rather lose to Spain, Rodgers or Suarez?!? Du du dummm

{Ed001's Note - hahaha, I would prefer Suarez loses to Spain while playing for Uruguay. That would be my choice of which to lose to Spain!}

Suarez as we will at least be compensated financially if he did move on. Rodgers could go and, in the current market, it would be difficult to imagine who would follow on from him.

Great dodge 01 ;)

Seano, That David Moyes bloke is available. I heard he broke all sorts of records at his previous club ;-P

Red Rum

Damn you Spain!

24 Apr 2014 17:09:00
This isn't the 16th Century anymore. Spain can't go about plundering the shores of Britain and South America for loot. They're going to need an armarda of wealth to take Suarez off our hands, and perhaps Xabi, Isco and Coentrao to boot.

I forgot about the footballing genius! And if we lose both we can probably get Welbeck in and reunite the star pairing, silver lining.

It's not funny to even say such things seano. Sick, just sick.

24 Apr 2014 14:10:38
60k is the limit until everton.expand there ground and t he infrastructure is in place. The bottom line is 60k is 2017 and possible expansion on that Years away.
Focus on the close future'

{Ed002's Note - It is nothing to do with Everton.}

25 Apr 2014 05:04:09
Ed02, to be fair to Big Al, he's referring to Ed001s earlier reply to the word - below - that Liverpool cannot build a stadium with greater than 60k capacity until the infrastructure is updated in the surrounding area, which won't be happening in the near future, so let's just be happy with the expansion plans which.

{Ed001's Note - again the clueless one strikes. The reason it is limited to below 60k is because of the limits set by the council due to the roads and other transport links being only able to cater for that amount. The council is proposing a longer term solution to that, which should also include a new stadium/expansion for Everton, following which Liverpool will be able to expand past 60k. By the way, it has never been easy to get a ticket to Anfield, that is why the season ticket waiting list is so absurdly large. You should know that, you seem to only care about Liverpool after all.}

{Ed001's Note - then he misread my reply. Everton's stadium is not an issue for our stadium. It just so happens that their new stadium or Goodison expansion will be dealt with by the same plan that enables us to go beyond 60k. They also need the infrastructure to be improved to increase the capacity of their stadium.}

24 Apr 2014 13:02:27
Hi Eds, as always great work on the site. I was hoping you could give me an idea of the players we're moving on this summer and where we are looking to strengthen?

My guess for players leaving would be Coates, Cissokho, Toure (?), Agger or Skrtel, Moses, Aspas, Assaidi. Could you shed some light on this?

Areas we are looking to strengthen, centre back(?), wing-back, winger, striker.

Obviously it's difficult to know exactly where to strengthen as we have players coming in some of whom have done well out on loan ie. Suso, and Borini to some extent. But we must have an idea at the moment of what we want our Champions League squad to look like?

Thanks in advance,

{Ed002's Note - You need to read the posts.}

24 Apr 2014 12:06:28
Does anyone else think that Chelsea playing a 'second team' could be dangerous for us due to player's/ fans thinking that the game could be easier.
I believe if they play a weakened defense then obviously we will stand a better chance but a lot of fringe players often want to prove a point an with such a big game coming up may think iif they do enough they could force their way into the squad/starting11.

Also their 'weakened midfield an attack will probably include lampard matic salah ba schurlle mikel.

I wouldn't exactly call that weak.

Any opinions

I honestly think at this stage of the season and where we are and what the team can accomplish will override what ever level of team we will face. If we are playing acci Stanley under 15s on sunday BR and the team will be focused and aiming to play at the high level they have played at over the past few months. In my eyes I honestly don't believe Liverpool will relax for sunday. WE GO AGAIN!

We can beat Chelsea no matter who they play.

We all know jose is just playing mind games, the players he is talking about being a "second team' is just b.s. the players would be regular starters in most premier league teams. But not our's!!
Nice try Maureen-yo.
Lets just concentrate on getting behind the reds.
YNWA.

This game is all about our players not theirs. If they stay professional, keep focused and give it everything we have nothing to worry about.

If they do that, win, lose or draw I wll be proud supporter.

Tbh I think that his excuse is already what he's spouting 'weak team' I think the media may be fooled by his nonsense but nt us. It just makes me laugh how his weak team probably cost more than our team in cost!
I 100% think we will win just makes me laugh how he tries to pull the wool over everyone's eyes before a ball is kicked but I suppose that's what some people enjoy about him. The Spanish media found him out in months that's why he wanted to come back here!

Yes sb96
he got sussed out in spain
the way he's behaving this year he'll prob get sussed out by our media soon aswell. but they'll still like him for a quote in a love to hate way I reckon

it's weird because first time around he did have a real charisma. but it seems to have been replaced with an arseyness somewhere along the line? not sure if anyone else agrees

Lets try not to fret about what Chelsea do. Their 2nd team will have the likes of Salah, Matic, Lampard, Mikel, Ba, etc.

I genuinely think he's changed due to his success which I suppose many would but I remember when he poked the Barcelona coach in the eye an although I laughed it was shocking and prob as bad as Suarez biting if not worse because he could of done serious damage!
I think the success has made him a bit too arrogant so what was charismatic has now turned into just being a knob I loved him 1st time round but not anymore I find it boring and the way him and his coaching staff act is just embarrassing.
I think he will soon lose all respect due to his behavior but I hope not hopefully he can tone it down a bit an go back to being a great manager.
Btw am thinking 3-1 Sun studge last goal!

He has always been arrogant guys and has not changed that much. When things do not go his way he can't handle it at all and so complains about all referees by mouthing off, which was all the more sad to see as he almost word for word said the same crap in the press conference!

When he losses a game he pokes someone in the eye or has a laugh with the opposition manager (pep) clearly in an uncomfortable manner for pep!
He is world class but when th edoor shuts on him he stamps his feet like a child

24 Apr 2014 10:55:09
Hi to all Eds and fellow Reds

Why are some of our fans enjoy or get a kick out of finding negatives even in the most positive of situations?
We are in CL next season but we worry about Suarez leaving. The stadium extension is not as extensive as some fans would've liked! Mignolet is not reliable; yet his penalty save helped our momentum. Our defence is leaky; show me a defence in PL that isn't. But now they're asking what if Rodgers leaves? This is a manager who is beginning to prove himself. Leaves to go where? He's just started this project, we haven't won anything yet and he seems intent on staying for the long term.
I don't know, maybe years of suffering has implanted a constant state of 'fearing the worst in good situations'? Well, hopefully winning the league this season will cure us. please.

My message to my 'worried fellow Reds' : Years of suffering are OVER my brethren. A new dawn is coming. And as Rodgers said 'if we don't win the league this year, we will win it next year.' We are well ahead of schedule, so enjoy, enjoy and enjoy. Just look across at the mancs and enjoy even more!

YNWA

Leaves to go Barcelona or RM if they come calling for him. Obviously were going to be worried about losing a manager that's main goal is to go to Barcelona or Real Madrid!

Actually agree with both of the first two posts above. I think there have been so many false dawns over the years that we have every right to be worried and cautious. Will our manager leave, will Suarez leave, will the stadium work start etc etc . However I also agree that we should enjoy every minute of what's actually happening on the pitch right now.

24 Apr 2014 14:12:34
Ed02 already said that Madrid are looking at the possibility of offering Rodgers a 2 year deal if Ancelotti is dismissed at the end of the season, I honestly wouldn't be surprised if he accepted it unfortunately.

If he does leave I'd like us to target Guardiola, Bielsa or Rudi Garcia.

{Ed002's Note - Ancelotti won't be dismissed - he may choose to leave if an opportunity comes up.}

Bielsa.all day. Outstanding'manager'

Guardiola? You can see him leaving Bayern for Liverpool?

Irish, he's constantly stated he wants to manage in the premier league and he's always showed his admiration for our academy, so why not be optimistic.

Rodgers recently said he saw Liverpool as a "destination" and not a "stop off point."

So as long as we don't sack him, I don't think he's going anywhere - at least for a few years

Mates I am a Man United fan Rodgers won't leave for Barcelona or Real Madrid Barcelona like Manchester United are on a slippery slope and Real Madrid are in as good a position as Liverpool finacially stronger but not stronger on the pitch Suarez wants Champions League football he has got it now and probably a league title to go with it Mignolet has been better than a lot of goalkeepers god some of you are big worriers you are just trying to find something to worriey about because well your used to it aren't you this all coming for a United fan p.s you deserve the title rather than stone age Chelsea or buying titles Man City

Br won't leave, simple.

If he were to leave, I would look at Mauricio Pochettino (Southampton) or Rudi Garcia (AS Roma).

Biesla, I would avoid.

{Ed002's Note - There is interest from elsewhere in Pochettino.}

Wow, possibly the most sensible words that ever left the mouth of a united supporter. Thankyou paddy.

Why would you avoid biesla AG? he's a fantastic coach, A football genius (a quote I heard a while back, might have been ed1, I know he's a fan) I've been wondering why nobody has snapped him up for a while, I know he doesn't speak English and that's probably why, but it doesn't seem to affect pochettino.

Rodgers will not be going anywhere, not for barce or real. I think he has fell in love with this club and is building something special.
his methods are being noticed and appreciated by the owners so he we probably get more room to make bigger decisions so can't see him leaving for a long long time

25 Apr 2014 04:57:44
Pochettino. Would that be Spurs interested Ed02?

{Ed002's Note - He has had an offer from another club but they don't see him as being interested and someone at Spurs is interested in him as an option to van Gaal.}

24 Apr 2014 10:11:33
just seen the new stadium plans.hmmmm not really impressed. is it me or is 150 mil for a 10,000 capacity increase not a bit much?

It's the first phase. John henry said they have to rebuild the current seats as well to allow for future expansion.

The expansion is going to create a further 12, 500 seats atleast {considerably more than 10,000} and obviously sort after by the fans.

It's a lot of money alright.
But it's cheaper than building a £400m new ground with 60k capacity, put it that way.

Yeah but with a new ground that would allow further future development. where as 60,000 is the limit with the current redevelopment

{Ed002's Note - There is no new ground option.}

I'd rather we did it this way than spend 400M and have no money for players for 5-10 years.

there's no reason why they couldn't eventually re-do the kop and centenary aswell in a stand by stand rejig

there's a lot of history in that place. talk to arsenal fans about highbury vs emirates for instance

Nothing will happen for ages. Been years since all this stadium talk started and I think most people around are bored of it.

24 Apr 2014 07:33:05
Ed02, you said you wouldn't be surprised if Madrid offered Rodgers a 2 year deal, if they make a managerial change in the summer, would you expect Rodgers to accept it so soon after joining us? I know you have said he craves the Barca/Madrid job(s).

{Ed002's Note - I really don't know, but I would think his lack of experience in Europe will count against him.}

24 Apr 2014 10:38:27
Eeeeh, not going to happen!

24 Apr 2014 09:39:59
Just got an idea for tomorrow poll
We all know that money is tight and we should primarily look to cut our losses in the summer
So should we go for a winger or a central midfielder?

24 Apr 2014 08:33:42
new stadium expansion plans

http://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/latest-news/161747-lfc-reveal-stadium-expansion-vision

24 Apr 2014 05:06:34
Ed - I have been eating venison every match day for the last 11 matches. However I was just given quite a few quail breasts this evening. I am worried that if I grill the breasts on Sunday my team might lose. Do you have a suggestion?

Raoul Duke

{Ed001's Note - could you not just have the quail tonight and eat venison as usual on Sunday?}

It is much to late to fire up the grill in Florida, but I get your point Ed001. I guess it's venison again & a win.

Dr Gonzo

{Ed001's Note - don't change a thing! It has been more than 15 years but I have still not forgiven an ex-girlfriend who washed my shirt, which then cost us the league. We had been unbeaten for months, top of the table and flying. She washes the shirt, it was the green and white quarters one, we just fell apart, finished 5th or 6th in the end, despite being in a two horse race for the title before she washed my shirt. Some things are just unforgivable, and I would hate to see you getting the blame from everyone if Liverpool slip up!}

American red.a routine is a routine my friend.keep the venison for Sunday. every match day I've worn blue shorts, a shocking t-shirt and blue espadrilles.I'll be wearing the same thing this Sunday

King Luis

My routine is drinking a few Hoegaardens, a Belgian beer during watching the games. That's what I had at the first game vs. Stoke and after Migs saved the penalty, I just stuck with the same brand. The only time I got different beers, Becks (German) was vs. Arsenal at the Emirates, and we got beaten. So yes keep the venison, man!

Ha-ha Ed001. That story reminds me of my then girlfriend and my shirt. I had an old LFC home shirt, this was maybe five or six seasons ago. Well I managed to get it signed by some players old and new at a home against Man U, which sadly finished 0-0. I was so chuffed to get my shirt signed, and was even lucky enough to get some pictures taken but the main thing was my shirt looked cool. Well, the idea was to get it signed maybe one or two more times at the next home game, and then have it framed for future generations to admire. So the next home game came along and I was looking for my shirt everywhere, but could I as hell find it. After searching high and low I decided to ask my then girlfriend if she knew where it was? She replied in the affirmative saying that she had washed it because "there was writing all over it!" I kid you not. I was gutted, needless to say she's no longer my girlfriend. she's now my wife.

{Ed001's Note - she would have been under the patio, er I mean gone away on a long holiday, if it had been my missus!}

Ha-ha very true Ed001. But I didn't have a patio back then, besides our kids had grown quite fond of her too. Couldn't do with them asking where was mummy and what is that smell in the garden daddy?

{Ed001's Note - I remember when my uncle got Kenny Dalglish's autograph on his brand new Liverpool coat, the day after Kenny resigned and he spent an hour trying to scrub it off. It was in permanent marker and it wouldn't shift! He was gutted at the time, but glad of it now.}

My routine is to keep skipping my community service. Why oh why did I pick Sundays?! 4 breaches and 2 court dates so far, wish Liverpool could play on a bloody Saturday for once!

As i'm in university halls my routine is watch the game on my laptop in my black away kit (carlsberg days) start winning by a couple goals have the uni wifi cut out fix it find the opposition have scored 1-2 and so on. that's why there's been so many 3-2 4-3 etc

Didnt think I belived in luck I don't belive this title challange has anything to do with luck . as you ern your own luck with honest hard work with no surrender . howeva I can not stop. every game before the match I whistle ull never walk alone for my african gray the full rendition. i'm frightend not to . everytime before I make my last cupa tea befor the match is on now me and my gray in sink have a beautiful tune . I can't explain how awsom it is

I wore my old 1988 shirt (crown paints, jeez I'm getting old) even though it barely fits over my chest now, when we duffed Aresenal. I have it wore every game since and not washed it. My god it is manky, but y'now, small price, needs must and all that.

24 Apr 2014 19:16:41
Stay strong Benny.

I had to switch hustles last spring when the heat was too strong, and we've been killing em ever since. Even though affidavits keep coming in, I'm not about to change up again.

I start with a nice big spliff at about 8am. Then I move onto vodka with a bit of orange juice before 9am.
10am another nepalese temple ball reefer followed by a little toot of my pipe.
A bit of midday sex with the missus and then its off to the offie for some carlsberg special brew.
1:30pm a final "nervous" philly blunt and then I am asleep by kick off. I have not seen a bloody game all season!

24 Apr 2014 00:16:35
Nobody here or anywhere else outside the club knows anything about what we are going to do financially, what do you think these editors are? actual directors?, stop asking ridiculous questions and enjoy supporting the club, youll only take the shine off the football for yourself worrying about things that are nobodies business,
We're top of the league and things are looking rosy,
Whats the problem?
YNWA JFT96

{Ed002's Note - I can make Ed004 shine your football if that helps. Perhaps using the body hair of Ed007 to get that extra gloss we all crave. Who do you think the Editors are?}

Thanks for that mate but if its ok with you i'll worry about whatever I want, especially things to do with the financial/business side of things given that it will likely have a significant impact both on and off the pitch for the foreseeable future.

I personally Believe ed001 is a former binman, who when taking the trash, used to sift through for bits of copper. and Other up recycling products. From the money he got from copper sales. He invested in a few vans and employed his mates to round round houses picking up the metals, coppers, fridges etc. He made his first £1million turnover by 1992. From there his business has grown.and he now own the Uk's largest up recycling business. He's currently out in (is it dubai) trying to convince some sheiks and arab business men, to allow him to recycle all the left over materials from the building sites.


How close am I?

{Ed001's Note - have you been stalking me????}

23 Apr 2014 23:59:26
I can't help feeling a little underwhelmed by the new stadium plans. Maybe underwhelmed is the wrong word - perhaps 'missed opportunity' might better describe my sentiment. Of course a 60 thousand seat stadium is better than a 45 thousand capacity.
But I think we're missing a trick here. Would a ground share with Everton not make better sense to both clubs?
I'd be interested to hear the views of others on this suggestion/idea.

From the precedents set in Europe I would say a groundshare is neither a good nor steady model to follow.

I remember on an Anfield tour a few years ago the stadium tour guide told the group some statistic that it's not only capacity which needs to increase to be competitive with the other top stadiums but boxes too. Emirates has 150 boxes some selling for over £1m a season. Anfield has 13.

I guess it's better than not expanding.

23 Apr 2014 23:44:46
Outs: (£18million)
Victor Moses - Loan Return
Aly Cissokho - Loan Return
Kolo Toure - Released
Iago Aspas - £5million
Martin Kelly - £5million
Ousamma Assaidi - £4million
Pepe Reina - £4million

Ins:
Micah Richards - £8million
Luke Shaw - £22million
Yevhen Konopylanka - £15million
Will Hughes - £8million

So simple. Ayre needs to read this. Why bother with negotiating when you can just pull names and figures out of a hat?

I'd agree with most outs. For me it will be a lot of the players who haven't featured this season or have been loaned.
May also be some youngsters who leave due to not progressing etc.

Outs.

B. Jones.
J. Reina.
J. Robinson.
S. Coates.
K Toure.
A. Wisdom.
O. Assiaidi.
C. Coady.
I Aspas.

Ithink Kelly will be loaned out for the season to gain fitness form etc. I only include wisdom as I think he won't get a place as a centre half, and in right back we stil have Johnson, Kelly and Flannaghan.

For ins I would like us to look at the below but sign one from each section.

F. Coentroa.
A. Moreno.

I Munian.
X. Shaqiri.

Y. Konoplyanka.
J. Iturbe.

A couple of fringe players say like a young keeper and I'd be happy with our business for new season.

Why is kolo toure leaving?

Because we have :

T. Ilori.
D. Agger.
M. Sahko.
M. Skrtle.

I think one of Skrtle or Agger will go this summer wouldn't hazard a guess at which, although if you had asked me last summer I'd have said Skrtle. I think this summer I'm edging more towards Agger.
I think once one is sold Rodgers will try and sign a further one.
My preference would be De Vrij of Feyenoord who is apparently looking to leave.

A choice of Sahko, Ilori, De Vrij and one of Agger or Skrtle would be more than enough to cope with a full campaign.

24 Apr 2014 14:15:38
Are you paying up his contract and signing on bonus then JonesRed?
Honestly, some mothers do ave em!

Dave it's four players not all of them.

23 Apr 2014 23:30:58
I think you should undertake a 'piece' explaining money to us, if possible.
With the end of season approaching thoughts (and speculation) are naturally turning to what we might and might not do in the market. Though it seems that you eds are clearly stating that we are hamstrung by debt, meaning:
Little to no transfers 'in'.
Disappointed and confused fans.
No Champions league 'holy grail' money
Stadium expansion 'worries'.
Fear of losing a disillusioned Suarez
Fear of losing our excellent manager
Paranoia among fans leading to zombie apocalypse.
Talk to us about money, Eds. As someone said earlier. 'Make us understand' where we're at financially and what we can realistically hope for or should be concerned about.

{Ed002's Note - You have been assumptive about all of this to a level to demonstrate why we don't talk about money. So to summarise each of your points - - given that Liverpool has debt which I assume you are contesting:
(a) Nobody has said that - but fans like you want to see the team replaced every year - they have obviously screwed up again.
(b) You will be disappointed unless there are double figure changes - you are all pretty much confused.
(c) Champions League money comes in when you play in it - not the season before.
(d) The rebuild program is constrained - you need to be a complete fuck-wit not to know that.
(e) Suarez will go at the drop of a hat if the right team steps in.
(f) It won't happen because others are not so sure of him - but one side (and I suspect another) have had him on the list of people to discuss.
(g) There is potentially a scenario which will see less than 20 new signings this summer which will see the fans burning down Anfield.
(h) I have explained over and over again where LFC are financially and the good place the owners aspire to. But the club is in debt and the owners will spend but need a sustained presence in the CL and some nice shirt money and a new Standard Chartered deal and want to get in to the pan-euro discussions and boost the value so they can recover there money and some if they were to sell. I am not suggesting they will sell, but they want an asset that is not a money pit.}

To be perfectly honest, I'd be pretty happy going into next season with the same potentially title winning side we have now. Not sure why everyone is so bent on this 'depth' stuff. We have plenty of players who are quite decent (e.g. Suso, Borini, Aspas, Alberto) already not getting any game time with us. Slow and steady wins the race, no need to go off and spend millions on more players who aren't going to get material game time on the pitch in my opinion.

Assumptive?!
I think you mis-read the ethos of my post. I am not assuming anything. I am clarifying what '[you] eds SEEM to be saying'.
(a) In fact if you read my previous posts I have been strongly advocating for VERY LITTLE PLAYER CHANGE.
(b) Why would you assume that I want wholesale player changes because I merely ask a question?
(c) This is related to the fact that it seems to be the perception of many fans that the champions league money will be our 'holy grail' and thus make us one of the 'big spenders' again - when clearly it wont. The tabloids seem to be fuelling this perception also. HENCE MY ASKING YOU TO EXPLAIN OUR FINANCIAL SITUATION.
(d) As a fan that is not local to Liverpool (in fact I don't even live in your country) I am not up to speed on the rebuild program. Not sure if this makes me a 'complete f**k wit'.
(e) This part of the question relates again to finances. As a fan I don't know what Suarez thinks/feels. As a fan I have this romantic notion that perhaps with us doing so well he might have fallen in love with us and might stay? The media tell us if we make champions league he'll stay and if we invest he'll stay. Well, we made champions league. Therefore I am merely enquiring as to our financial position with regard investment over the summer window and how this will affect Suarez future.
(f) I wasnt really worried about Brendan departing until relatively recently. Now I am not so sure.
(g) I feel your response is somewhat linked to the fact that you feel many of us wish to see wholesale changes - when in fact the opposite is true in many cases. I believe many fans are more aware than you think.
(h) I don't agree with the sugar-daddy approach to football taken by clubs such as Man City, PSG, Chelsea etc. Which is why I would prefer the self-sustaining model which the owners seem to be advocating. If we can't afford a player then we can't and shouldn't buy him. Brendan and the club have recently undertook this approach 'missing out' on players such as Mktaryan, Salah, etc. Contrary to what you might believe; my position is to applaud this aproach.
From what you are saying you have obviously posted extensively and in great detail about our financial position. I apologise if I have failed to see these. I love this site and visit it often. However, as I said earlier, I have missed these finance relateed posts of yours. If I had have read them I wouldn't have asked you for details on our financial position.
It may be the case that you are asked the same question by different people from time to time. I would imagine this to be a hazard that comes with the running of a website that has so many visitors.
However, if my original question/post annoyed you then I apologise unreservedly.

{Ed002's Note - I have repeatedly explained the situation and have no intention of discussing finances any further.}