Liverpool Banter Archive July 26 2011

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26 Jul 2011 23:50:40
If we're seriously keen on Enrique then recent occurrences can only help our causes. The trail has gone seriously cold since the opening week of the window but that may have been Newcastle's previous high valuation.

Rome and Malaga have signed full backs and Arsenal don't seem interested at this stage. Therefore those previously interested clubs have moved on and that reduces a bidding war.

The player is seriously discontented and they'll lose his for £2 mil in Jan or nothing next summer. That plus the fact they'll be paying his substantial wages, means he has to
go and surely for the same price as Clichy.

I'm not convinced he's the best left back on the market but for the cost, EPL experience and scope to develop je may be the right option for us.

Papa G

26 Jul 2011 23:36:50
You posters ....ref. Lucas STOP REGURGITATING SHeite from that Rag
It Is The Epitimy Of Filth

J496... YNWA

jasonlfc.

26 Jul 2011 23:28:42
To the tossers who r linking us with names like van persie and lahm u need to wake up and smell the roses...u r throwing stupid comments around when this is supposed to be a source where lfc fans can talk realisticly and get excited for transfers or possible transfers to come..ed I feel for u having to deal with this on a daily basis..to the rest of u ynwa and let's push for that 4th spot and get midweek(not thursday) football back.

26 Jul 2011 23:28:20
As yet its just speculation but I personally would not be surprised if Lucas did leave Liverpool, obviously it would be to a team half liverpools quality. I think that there are two strong reasons for me believing that this could happen: 1. Liverpool have just bought Charlie Adam and have an abundance of talented younger and more experienced players in the same position and 2. I just think that he has never quite shown enough quality to be a liverpool player in my opinion. So do not be surprised if he does leave Liverpool.
All of this being nice to Liverpool coming from a Chelsea fan, I might have to go and lie down, i think there is something seriously wrong with me

26 Jul 2011 23:25:46
Liverpool's transfer spending this summer is a worry, where do these players-and those coming up behind them-fit after Liverpool's big summer spending? Charlie Adam and Stewart Downing will provide much needed strength in depth, but will they keep out players who could have gained vital experience for the future? Will the youngsters who did so well at the back end of last season just be destined for bit-part appearances as substitutions and in the Carling Cup?

26 Jul 2011 23:20:17
Marcell Jansen would be a exellent signing for liverpool. he has everything liverpool need from a winger/lbk.

Him pushing on would be great for liverpool. I hope we get him for £10million.

26 Jul 2011 23:18:35
Ed, just a quick question. Which younge striker has more potential Marco Bueno, Nacho, Villyan Bijev or Morgan?

If the Ed's carnt answer could a fellow fan help becasue i have never seen any of them bar Morgan.

Thanks {Ed002's Note - And I have no ability to read the earlier answers.}

26 Jul 2011 23:16:16
all well signing young players, but liverpool any good at getting players through to the first time.

Its easy to put a person like gerrard into the first time because he all about power. we never see the Zola's of this world make it. Are we likely to create a beckham or a scholes.

What is being done to close the gap between first team/younger players.

26 Jul 2011 23:07:49
Just so you all know, a number of clubs sing You'll Never Walk Alone ..... Feyenoord included i believe and i think Van Persie supported them as a lad ...... that cleared the silly rumors up ? I've also seen Graham Poll singing it on youtube but obviously he's going to sign for us too right ? Dont waste the ed's time with silly posts

JP {Ed009's Note - He used to play for Feyenoord too. Van Persie will not be moving to Liverpool, it is that simple.}

26 Jul 2011 23:03:02
Birmingham heading for adminstration....could be an ideal time for a bid for Scouser Scott Dann...

L1

26 Jul 2011 23:02:59
Hi all, I know i don't post much, heck some of them don't even get posted, but i would like to think that all of us pool supporters even the ones who are bitter and twisted who are about to turn into man utd fans, support one and all of the the team no matter who is in it even the ones without numbers or are leaving as they are still liverpool players, i understand why people call some players deadwood but it is not respectful, sometimes its not their fault. Take aquaman for example in this pre season he has shown all the qualities to be a brilliant midfielder and a lot of people have seen that, but he wants to go and is virtually gone now. was he deadwood, or what about jovanovic he has shown he doesn't have what it takes for a team like ours, maybe bolton or west brom or abroad, but at least he was willing to give it a go and take the knocks that come with the physicality of the prem. I implore everyone not to look at at players of our esteemed club as deadwood. We are better than that, We are Liverpool FC.
Y.N.W.A huddz red
P.s Lucas Is indispensable and if it wasn't for Mr Reina he would be the next captain for liverpool.
P.P.s sorry for the rant had one too many cans. lol

26 Jul 2011 22:51:30
Everybody is crazy on this site . That why i love it. I think Liverpool have over spent on average English players. Eg Downing cant get a game for England and they are poor. I hope im wrong.

26 Jul 2011 22:48:50
Awesome...Van Persie YNWA...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=i59BHsnWLms

Redish {Ed009's Note - I believe he is likely referring to his former club Feyenoord, who also sing said song.}

26 Jul 2011 22:00:53
Everton have just been outbid by Leeds Utd for Preston's 58 year old keeper Andy Lonerghan...given that they couldn't find the £150,000 to secure the services of this old-aged wonderkid I have to ask whether Baines could be got at around £10m. The Blue-nosed hobos are obviously short of cash and maybe now's the time to steal their best players
Ten million would keep them in toffees for 3 years (at least) and would enable them to compete with Leeds Utd for the likes of 72-year-old Andy Lonergan from Preston
ANFIELDPETE

26 Jul 2011 21:47:05
not a rumour, just thought id post it for those who may not have seen it, Makes me laugh every time.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Q91UYl3i6k&feature=related

Wayne

26 Jul 2011 22:38:12
Ed what do you think of van persie singin ynwa on you tube?? Thanks

big red john {Ed002's Note - I am sorry - I am not hip to that.}

26 Jul 2011 22:37:40
Andy Carroll reminds me of William Wallace.....i hope him and suarez make bits out of ferdinand and vidic this year...........and for everyone who gives out about ballotelli trying his flick, i respect him for how he mocked ferdinand when city bet them in the fa cup
And finally about Lucas, i think he will become a top player, only a few years ago he was on the bench getting booed when he came on and looked like he would be on his way, this is when alonso, mascherano and gerrard were starting, now hes one of our best players and a brazil regular
Hes like Kuyt, he never gives up and i believe he loves liverpool, and would never request to leave

26 Jul 2011 22:25:36
I hope Suarez has a nice relaxing break before the start of the new season. he is only human and i don't want him burning himself out especially just before the big push to end of the season(after Christmas)

26 Jul 2011 22:21:26
To the Spuds fanny i mean fan, it was just a bit of fun. I dont think even the great Zidane has played against 4 players spliced together dilldo. Why did we finish a place behind you, you beat us twice yet your 50-1 to win the league and we're 11's, maybe because the bookies know what everyone else knows, you've had your one season of glory. Jug head on the left had a couple of good games and he was being compared to Messi. Maxi scored more and i'll take i punt because i've not checked but i'm sure he's got more then 1 assist to go to his name as well. Modric is going to Chelsea , King is recovering for another operation. You fluked your way into the C.League, probably put your life savings on you winning it because 'We always win something when the year ends in one'. And the sad thing is you really belived it as well you planks. You've been f***ed clean off to move to the Olympic stadium, and rightly so, even though you wanted to move miles to East London, tradition my runny poo pipe. See you on channel 5 in Uzbekistan on a wet and windy Thursday night and then watch you get your asse kicked on the Sunday afterwards on MOTD 2. You'll be lucky to finish in the top half and forget about the any kind of European football when you finish were Spuds rightly belong 9th or 10th at best. Jonson6

26 Jul 2011 21:27:53
utd are crap they have a s**t team de gea is inexperienced and they may pay the price. if ferdinand and vidic were playing we would of had a pen probs. there team is getting old. evra-31 ferdinand-32 giggs-37 vidic -28 or 29. oh and if vidic is scared of torres, god help him when he meets suarez.

26 Jul 2011 21:03:15
26 Jul 2011 20:46:14
hi ed, could we sign van persie, ive just seen a video of him singing youll never walk alone what do u think? thanks {Ed009's Note - No. We couldn't. Where is said video?}

_________

you tube bit of a joke video
Jim22

26 Jul 2011 21:03:09
Which one first.

Anne widdecomb or Susan Boyle?

Come on, be honest now.

None of your mates would ever know.

DaveyBootle

26 Jul 2011 20:41:53
a question for lfc fans would lucas get into the first teams such as manu chelsea man city spurs arsenel no but he is lfc player of the seaon and what a shocking season it was remember any 1 and every one of lfc defence is not good enough , carragher , squad player , greek useless, agger, skirtle, glen, simply not winners .we need quality {Ed009's Note - Any one of our midfielders would probably make it in to United's midfield. Lucas is ten times better than Anderson, and his position in the national side shows this.}

26 Jul 2011 20:39:48
Hi all the Eds. I am addicted to your LFC rumours and replies. I am on holiday tomorrow for 11 days and will miss the banter. I am cruising the Adriatic and will try to keep in touch with the transfers probably via SSN. Anyway love to all our fans, players, club and KK.
YNWA
AK {Ed009's Note - I too am on holiday as of Thursday for a week. I hope nobody forgets me...}

26 Jul 2011 20:31:40
Liverpool Going for a shock move for Tranmere's Ian Goodison

Anonymous Keyboard Warrior

26 Jul 2011 20:26:05
City have agreed a deal for Aguero or so called former fan of Liverpool....all athletic forwards are the same -- mercenaries

26 Jul 2011 20:21:04
Another step forward to JFT96

The Government has been ordered to publish documents revealing the discussions held by Margaret Thatcher about the 1989 Hillsborough disaster.

Information Commissioner Christopher Graham ruled that the information was in the public interest.

In a decision notice, he said: "Support for disclosure of information relating to the Hillsborough disaster was expressed by the previous government and has been reconfirmed by the current Government, and the commissioner also believes that the specific content of the information in question would add to public knowledge and understanding about the reaction of various parties to that event, including the government of the day, in the early aftermath."

Ninety-six Liverpool fans died in the crush at Hillsborough Stadium in Sheffield on April 15, 1989, where the club was playing an FA Cup semi-final against Nottingham Forest.

An inquiry found that the main reason for overcrowding was the failure of police control.

The commissioner's judgment may still be subject to an appeal, which would need to be lodged with the First-tier Tribunal (Information Rights) within 28 days.

If there is no appeal, the Cabinet Office has 35 days to comply with the order.

Mr Graham's judgment relates to a Freedom of Information request from the BBC more than two years ago, which was refused by the Cabinet Office.

This was followed by an internal review which upheld the refusal, prompting the complainant to ask the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) to review the request in September last year.

In his judgment, the commissioner hit out at the Cabinet Office for "unjustified and excessive" delays.

He ordered the Government to publish information relating to the Hillsborough disaster provided to Mrs Thatcher, then prime minister, and the minutes of meetings she attended on the matter.

Blair Mayne YNWA JFT96

Ps. Sorry for pasting

26 Jul 2011 20:20:47
What are your thoughts on anelka
He would be great backup for suarez and Carroll
And could even push for a starting place.
He is experienced and we should be able to bring
Him back to anfield pretty cheap.
Ed your thoughts?
Red Lee {Ed009's Note - he is a good player but too old and pricey.}

26 Jul 2011 20:09:08
If this sounds childish, then i apologise. But maybe we should think about what Ed002 said and the Mancs are doing?

That is not to reply to any post, that has no signature. It makes sense if you ask me, ones who leave no names whilst slagging Eds, people, fans, clubs and players off are cowards anyway (only the ones who don't put their name to their BS).

Blair Mayne YNWA

Ps. Great post Davey Bootle about the S*n mate, and well explained Ed009.

26 Jul 2011 20:01:26
what about conor coady, anyone think he could provide striker cover next year, scored a nice goal on the tour. {Ed009's Note - He is a defensive midfielder cum central defender.}

26 Jul 2011 20:00:04
JUST READ THE FOLLOWING POST.........

"Liverpool have agreed a 12 million pound deal for Mario Balotelli, with Jovanovic, Cole and aquilani going to city, likely to be finalised in the next 48 hours.

Liverpool have also been in contact with bayern munich, concerning Phillipp Lahm, a fee hasn't yet to be agreed, but it is thought to be around 18-20 million, possibly a few players going in the opposite direction.trusted source."

.........I ACTUALLY LET OUT A LITTLE BIT OF WEE I WAS LAUGHING SO HARD WHEN I READ IT

SORRY MATE BUT THAT HAS TO GET AN AWARD FOR FUNNIEST POST OF THE MONTH SURELY

MARK THE SELBY RED

26 Jul 2011 19:54:06
I can not believe we are going to loan Aqualani to another Italian team, it kind of reminds me of the guy hitting himself on the head with a hammer , his mate asks him why are you doing that , he replied it fell so good when I stop.(godin)

26 Jul 2011 19:53:13
Where's Ed001 these days? On the other pages?

Thanks

Stu. {Ed009's Note - I believe he is taking a back seat for a while. I do not think that it is appropriate to discuss the reasons for said decision publicly. He has trained me to be his padawan anyways ;).}

26 Jul 2011 19:50:26
LFC ARE SOOOO TIGHT
sign a damn left back for christ sake instead of leaving glen johnson to play there...its pathetic that they have taken so long to sort this out. the young kid robinson aint ready yet....and johnson is better as a right winger...which would place kuyt where he belongs upfront........its not rocket science.
i dont care what anyone says....stop placeing lfc as a top team............cos they are not........the name is......the quality is mid-table......cant even afford a left back...its embarassing

and you expect a top 4 finish this year?...really??

26 Jul 2011 19:41:50
'Glory Glory Man United'. What a soulless, synthesised anthem for a football club. Club anthems reflect the ethos of the club. All it does is reinforce the stereotype of Manchester United's arrogance and plastic fans, mindlessly regurgitating that commercialised song whose sole purpose is to try and replicate the atmosphere of Anfield at Old Trafford. Liverpool's reflects community and pulling through together, especially following the two disasters.

26 Jul 2011 18:47:19
A lot of people on here saying mascherano better than lucas. My personal opinion I was pretty happy when we got 18m for him and thought we robbed barca, my opinion is vindicated by the fact he can't get a game at barca in his natural position and busquets isn't even that good either.

Lucas works harder than mascherano, is more professional than mascherano. Doesn't tackle as hard as mascherano but is a more successful an cleaner tackler. He is a better short range passer than mascherano and is also not a red card waiting to happen like him.

Id have lucas anytime and I was one of the people wanting him out 2-3 years ago. More importantly lucas NEVER refuses to play. No contest.

Mr E

26 Jul 2011 18:33:11
Liverpool have made an approach for Gary Cahill.

source please?

26 Jul 2011 18:22:16
The Red Dictionary

A

Aqualani; to 'do an Aqua', adjective. To take a job and realise you have not got the tools in the box.

Adam; player. From Scotland. 6 ft 1, sweet footed, rasping passes. Soon to change his name to appear more suited to the PlayStation generation that prefers to support Chelcity. Adam will change his name to Fandango del Adamorio

B

Boot Room; recently rediscovered by King Kenny Dalglish. The room contains a strong headed, steeley eyed management collective that builds a bastion of invincibility, based on hard work, simplicity, loyalty. See - Dalglish.

Broom, clean-sweeping. Soon to be used to remove lazy, over paid non LFC wastrels masquarading as players.

C

Carrol; a rare English monster that haunts the nightmares of Premisership centre backs. Glares at flicky haired latin midfielders, scares horses, fires cannonballs.

Drew -

26 Jul 2011 17:51:53
Hi everyone from the sunny island of Singapore. I'm a first-time poster and I've been hooked onto this site since time immemorial. I'm a huge fan of Liverpool FC and love everything to do with the club. I've stuck with Liverpool through thick and thin, even when we down 3-0 at the Ataturk Stadium and when we were languishing in the relegation zone under Roy Hodgson.

I believe that Liverpool are on the rise and that we will be a force to be reckoned in the BPL in the coming season. I just cannot wait for us to take on Sunderland. If Suarez continues his rich vein of form and links up well with Carroll, we would have a deadly strike partnership which would terrorise defences. Hopefully, the other new signings would also gel well with the team and Liverpool would have a very productive campaign with true British grit.

Anyway, I only have 2 things to bring up. First of all, I would just like to say that what makes Liverpool FC so famous is not its illustrious history. It is the die-hard fans of Liverpool that make Liverpool world-renown. When an opposition team lines up at Anfield (from what I see on the telly), the Kop singing in full voice surely sends jitters down their spines. As such, Liverpool fans should stand behind their team, even if we are getting thrashed or playing awfully. The Kop, acting as a 12th man (we don't need Howard Webb), can surely galvanise the players if difficult situations. I also feel that we should support our players even if they are underperforming. So long as they wearing their badges with pride and playing to the best of their abilities, I am satisfied with their effort. I simply cannot stand 'fans' who slate the players, even when some of them have barely played for Liverpool FC. We need to get behind the team if we want Liverpool to be successful, and in so doing, bring back the heyday of the '80s. I admit that initially, I wasn't entirely convinced of 1 or 2 of Kenny Dalglish's signings, but he's the manager and I fully support him. His track record speaks for himself and he's Liverpool through and through. IN KK WE TRUST

Lastly, I just would like to know why Liverpool fans in Britain seem to have a profound dislike of the Sun (or rather the S*n?) I admit that as a 16 year-old from Singapore, I am not really well-versed in Liverpool's rich history. Did the Sun publish something criticising Liverpool fans/players or something? I hope I don't get slated for being an ignorant twit.

I also think that as Liverpool fans, we should be united as one, regardless of our skin colour or origin, Scouser or otherwise.

P.S. Last time I checked, 18+5>19+3

YNWA sin16 {Ed009's Note - Nobody will insult you simply for asking a question, I can assure you of that. The Sun falsely reported the Hillsborough disaster, incorrectly alleging that it was caused by the hooliganism of the Liverpool fans. On top of that the paper is quite simply a terrible publication. Racist, Misogynistic and overtly right wing, I wouldn't even discrace my fish and chips by wrapping them in it.}

26 Jul 2011 19:37:54
Red from the wood {Ed009's Note - I am not sure who the ivory coast player is I am afraid, but Nacho, Bijev and Bueno are all likely to be signed, or are signed.}

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Re above:
Angban Bekanty Victorian
Jim22

26 Jul 2011 19:33:50
aly cissokho agree alvaro pereira disagree

26 Jul 2011 19:33:19
cahill agree dann disagree

26 Jul 2011 19:22:53
Can anybody help me in setting up a supporters club in Dungarvan Co. Waterford have been trying with the last 13 years but told no every time. What do you have to do to get a supporters club up and running?

26 Jul 2011 19:17:18
Hi,

Could you tell me when Lucas and Luis Suarez will be returning to training please? I've heard they'll be returning early. Can you confirm/deny that?
Thanks in advance. {Ed009's Note - I am afraid I can neither confirm or deny that, I don't know. I imagine Lucas will be back in training in around a week or so - Brazil were prematurely knocked out of the competition. If anyone is going to come back to training early, its Luis Suarez.}

26 Jul 2011 19:11:20
Really really hope lucas goes so overrated now its untrue has gone from a 2/10 to a 5/10 player over 3/4 years and now apparentley he's 'world class' behave yaselfs u jokes....average player in a team that should b lookin 2 win the title within 2 years hope 2 god he goes

26 Jul 2011 17:45:25


Just a quick note to everyone reffering to our players as 'deadwood', go back a little over a year and you were all reffering to lucas as a 'deadwood' and calling for his head, and now he's come good your all saying he's worth 30mil Pacheco, insua and others can come good If kenny gives them a chance respect that and do not refer to the
As deadwood

Reckon we'll sign a centerback after we've lowered the wage bill

Smoucer

26 Jul 2011 17:34:21
The United team Liverpool beat in March didn't have Ferdinand (Injured), Vidic (Suspended), Park (Injured), Fletcher (Virus) & Valencia (Injured), even Nani was injured in the second half. That's half a team missing.

Lets not forget Nani & VDS assisted two of the goals and Suarez wouldn't have been able to get into the box with Ferdinand & Vidic on the field. A full strength United team playing against a full strength Liverpool team there would only be one winner, and it's not Liverpool.


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Your a complete muppet liverpool have sadly had a seriously weak side for quite a few years so for you to say if UTD had this and that player Liverpool would have lost Suarez made fools of UTD so get over it your just jealous cos he's a super elite player and LFC got him

26 Jul 2011 17:14:19
Liverpool would have the best centre back in the world if we could splice them all together. Carra's intelligence, experience and organisational skills. Agger's footballing ability, coolness on the ball and distribution. Skirtle's toughness and relyability not to get sent off or miss games through injury and Soto's ability in the air and his strength, plus god loves a tryer. Morph together and their you have it, the ultimate centre half. Not much happening re transfers coming in so anyone agree. Jonson6

26 Jul 2011 17:09:20
Hey ed002 or 009, I know ed002 doesn't know too much about youth players I'm not so sure about ed009 but I was wondering if you do have any knowledge at all about the supposed 4 young strikers that are being looked at/having trials: Angban Victorien, Villyan Bijev, Marco Bueno and Nacho, any info on if they are potential first team players and their likelihood of joining. Thanks a lot eds your doing a brilliant Job, keep up the good work.
HX Red {Ed002's Note - You need to look through earlier posts where the failthful have explained their views.}

26 Jul 2011 17:01:24
Suarez is just as important to Liverpool as Messi is to Barcelona and has been a great buy.

I think all the players that KD & DC have brought in have got plenty to add to the squad including great attitude.

Comolli looks at all the stats, ability and attitude of transfer targets right down to the last detail .

L1

26 Jul 2011 16:56:55
A question to the Lucas fans?
If you had to pick from alonso , gerrard and Lucas for the 2 CM spots who would you pick?

LAVERS

26 Jul 2011 16:56:55
A question to the Lucas fans?
If you had to pick from alonso , gerrard and Lucas for the 2 CM spots who would you pick?

LAVERS

26 Jul 2011 16:54:19
eds it is all over twitter (i know not the most reliable source) that liverpool are going to sign periera for 20 million euros, brilliant player but that is a lot of money

cheers,
big ant

26 Jul 2011 16:46:54
Ed's have been the only sources which has been 100 % true through out the summer.
Kudos to your sources, Good luck.
For me your actual names, sources, religion and everything else does not matter. Keep it up.
You have broken all the media rules by being 100% spot on. {Ed009's Note - thank you very much my friend. We appreciate your patronage.}

26 Jul 2011 16:39:24
these rumours of lucas leaving our misguided. do you really think kk will let a player leave who plays for the shirt? i dont. lucas will be a regular again next year no doubt.

anyway. some of the supposedly deadwood will stay, as cover. dont be surprised to see insua and ngog staying

the hippy

26 Jul 2011 16:35:43
hi ed.

peter crouch roumours ar all fake. we don't need an ex liverpool player to become the old liverpool.

i would prefear in my opinion that ngog will be sold for 4mill instead of liverpool keeping him?

what the update of jovanovic joecole, poulsen ngog ecC?
Malta {Ed002's Note - I am not aware of anything new this afternoon regarding any of these players. Aquilani is all but gone but we knew that; Ngog is certainly of interest to Bolton and Jovanovic has to decide whether he want Saudia money and oblivion, Lille or Benelux next.}

26 Jul 2011 16:32:00
Ed002 given your impressive track record this transfer window, could you send me an e-mail before 7pm tonight with tonight's euromillions numbers. Much appreciated. Reality Red

26 Jul 2011 16:24:05
Ok, so we bought Henderson, Adams, Downing, and Doni. do we seriously expect to finish comfortably in the top four? i dont think so, and what about the people we had our eyes on but didnt sign becasue we had spent money on these four- Gago, Hazard, Mata, Honda, Sissoko, Lavezzi, Cahill, Zappata, Payet, Boudebouz etc. At this stage i know ill be tunring off Liverpool matches after 20 mins or else ill be falling asleep due the inept passsing and lack of creativity.

26 Jul 2011 16:00:44
A few rumours on twitter that aquilani has gone and that alvaro pereira is close to joining LFC. Hope this is true, any new info on either ed's?

Red Dan {Ed002's Note - I have provided exhaustive information on the fun subject of Aquilani. I cannot spend time validating tweets.}

26 Jul 2011 15:31:58
Will you all STOP this rubbish about Lucas leaving. It come's from THAT newspaper not one Liverpool supporter is SUPPOSED to read.
In a VERY SLOW news day for transfers, THAT newspaper has re-hashed a story from some 18 months ago where Lucas was struggling for form and his place in the team.
Since then the boy has IMPROVED no end, even though he is continually played out of position. He never moans, gets on with his job, just signed a NEW contract and expressed his desire to come BACK to Liverpool and meet his new team mates.
Take no notice of THAT newspaper reports, 90% plus of what they write turn's out to be wrong and the vast majority of what they get right tends to be straight forward reporting AFTER an event has happend.
vrcomp.
Y.N.W.A.

26 Jul 2011 15:31:35
i have just read the worst post of my life, calling lucas a liabilty and he can't tackle....thats why he made the most successful tackles in the league last season. This hole rumour came from the S*n the fact that some of you have paid attention to this shows you aren't Liverpool fans

26 Jul 2011 15:27:29
Think I said back at the start of the month that one of our big gun midfielders would be off (no credit for that btw) and so it could be.

Lucas Leiva will be a loss and I would like him to stay - but where the hell will be play? The issues I mentioned weeks ago has come to pass: too many midfielders and not enough spaces We knew we were reshaping the side, but what has happened to the central defender and striker we certainly need?

I was bemused by reading Paul Tompkins' feature the other day. Despite being a generally interesting writer, I was aghast when he said we hadn't yet bought anyone who 'a Brazilian style winger.' Jesus Have a single name that ends in an 'o' and the world thinks your the best thing ever .... ever Very disillusioned to read that from Tompkins.

What he should have said was that we have not signed a striker that could score in the absence of our two main men. We also need a strong (physical) defender with a bit more creativity than Kyr'os and more robust than Agger.

Joe 45

26 Jul 2011 15:02:19
W.T.f*** are some fans on about compareing Jay Spearing to Lucas, we all love local lads who break through, and i do rate Jay. But no were near as good as Lucas. Lucas had to put up with more abuse from the crowd and the red's that dont get to Anfield then any young player then anybody else including N'Gog. Taken exceptional mental strength to be converted from an attacking/orthedox midfielder to a top class holding/defensive mid and be the best player on the park for Brazil in most of the games in the Copa America . Yes he does give the odd foul or two away but he's still learning the art of the position. And for all his fouls he commited, he also made more succeseful tackles then anyone else in the Prem last season.Worth 30mil no, crucial for Liverpools success next season, a big massive YES. Jonson6

26 Jul 2011 13:58:01
Ed002, thanks for your answer but i was just going off what i've read on rumours and banter, i know you never implied it but ye, i think its a bit strange myself that stories that have been printed in the paper your on about, their seems to be a lot of folk who by their posts do read it. I do agree with you as well that you've defended our players as much and you you support Chelsea, dont know if i signed the post re John Aldridge but i do think the more people who do the better, people will take their opinions more seriously i think especially the ones having a go at players for no reason then we can have a constructed debate. It really pisses me off when they just rip a player then dont sign off. Jonson6

26 Jul 2011 13:57:51
HI ED any news on any left backs coming into the club on loan or either permanent and also was quite worried about the lack of creative players coming into the club i still believe if we made a move for alexis sanchez a few months earlier we could have bought him 23 million man what a bargain and we pay 20 million for downing errrmm not good business in my eyes, so what if he crossed in 300 balls into the box last year i do not remember darren bent scoring that many headers last season does anyone agree that he was bad business also not overly sure about adam and henderson and the keeper didnt look top notch either did he once again the liverpool faith ful will be fooled into thinking these signings being great team players but what i want to know is when the yanks took over they said they would buy exciting young prospects well i think comolli and dalglish have just bought who they believe are good prospects well i believe they are leading us into trouble no bargains and no exciting young players just feel a little disspointed in the signings i thought the owners said they wanted to be like arsenal and i didnt see arsenal chasing any of our signings that hard i mean charlie adam hah it just makes me laugh 20 million for downing jesus even ashley young cost 16 once again man united will be laughing all the way to the title i was not impressed with our performance against hull thought there was no depth in our squad at all and alot of crap to get out of anfield if carragher is not replaced with an better centre half this season i will be upset its like asking gary neville to still be playing you have to realise when its time to fade yourself into the back ground this year will be heavily put upon luis suarez and steven gerrard because these are the only 2 players that are real quality do not like andy carroll one bit i predict a 7th-9th place finish to our season mark my words. Thats how positive i feel about our team and kenny lost his magic back in the 80's im sorry but thats how i feel. {Ed002's Note - There is nothing new on the left back situation I am afraid. There was zero chance of Alexis Sanchez joining Liverpool at all - particularly at anything like 23M. There was a January meeting with Chelsea in Monaco and broad agreement was reached over the transfer of Sanchez before Giampaolo Pozzo said that the deal must include a loan of the player back to Udinese. Whilst Barcelona were apparently willing to agree to this until the end of the season, Pozzo proposed that whoever Sanchez moved to should allow him to be loaned back for 18 months – hence the end of any discussions at that time. After that we know exactly what happened - but Liverpool were never in that loop.}

26 Jul 2011 13:50:10
That deadbeat blonde Poulsen and the useless bugger Ngog are starting to get on my nerves now.
For h***'s sake You not good enough. Take pay cuts, get on yer bikes and hit the road, you parasites

Ed002, I wanted to get your take on this.
We've seen the Russian club Anzhi coming into the game with some serious intentions.
We've seen them bring in one of the brightest talents in Balazs Dzsudzsak on a very attractive package. A fantastic move for Balazs, I must say.

So I want to know what you think about Anzhi's prospects of attracting some of the best talents in the world.
I've said before that I'd like to see the likes of Aguero, Sneidjer, Neymar, Sanchez, Hazard, Goetze, Ganso and many other top players give serious consideration to plying their trades in the Russion league.

With the refreshing emergence of Anzhi, the rewards and perks of playing there couldn't be more great.

But, oddly, very few top calibre players seem to be interested. Why you do think that is, ed?
Could the situation perhaps be better in 2-3 years time?
Are we going to see more and more top/high profile players moving there?

I hope Anzhi can be the catalyst, the defining moment.
Very rewarding league that one.
The times could be very exciting for Russian football.

Burmeister {Ed002's Note - The argument is that it will take Anzhi at least two years to be where they want to be - it is Manchester City all over again. It is not an attractive option to many of the younger players so you may well see a few older players joining Roberto Carlos there initially. A 100M euro verbal bid for Neymar and Ganso was flatly turned down. Once they establish themselves you may well see the younger players starting to make their way to Russia.}

26 Jul 2011 13:46:48
Liverpool FC legend John Aldridge told his phone was hacked by News of the World

I say Sue them for everything you can get and give it to charity. You will have the support of everybody on here

steve068.

26 Jul 2011 13:39:06
I've only posted on here two times before. First time funnily enough was when Aquilani was going to Juventus on loan.

Theres so much speculation surrounding his future at the minute but the ed's have done all they can to share their information with us. I have no sources or contacts what so ever but the ed's seem pretty clued up on his situation. They wouldn't say the things they do if they we're sure about it. Yet people are still saying he's staying or going to be playing for a team in the Premier League next season. I for one would love to see him stay, in pre-season he has looked really sharp and orchestrated that final pass we've been missing since Xabi left. But it seems pretty clear that Aquilani doesn't want to be here, no matter how well he plays. As the ed's have said numerous times he really wants to play in Italy. We should just cut our losses and allow the other CM's we have take on that role. Don't forget we also have the likes of Suso coming through (who I think will be a great player in a few years time).

Have faith in the club, management and most importantly the players. YNWA

Chris

26 Jul 2011 13:38:02
If Lucas was sold, it really wouldn't be a big loss, he's an average player that stood out in a poor midfield last year and i'd much prefer M.Sissoko or De Jong. So if he goes, no big deal if he stays okay fine.
Anyway regarding another winger, I really dont see why we hav'nt followed up our former interest in Turan(12-15m), Affelay(4-10m), Deigo(12-15m) and Bryan Ruiz(12-14m). They are all reasonably priced, skillful, pacey, exciting players all with good dribbling ability. I think one of these along with one of Jansen/Cissokho, Negredo/Munian, Godin/Coates and Sissoko/Dejong (if lucas leaves), would make us much stronger in most departments.

E.H LFC

26 Jul 2011 13:13:17
Comd on fellow reds see it as a compliment that clubs are interested in our players. I know he's not a like for like player per se but the only of player in the Prem who can play that role as well as Lucas in my i.m.o is the is the unfortunate Michael Essien. No one else comes close as far as i'm concerned. Ed002 if you've answered this question recently fair enough i'll have another look, but do you not think with us alredy leaking goals even though they were friendly's, and with us needing a centre half, would not say that it would be a big, big mistake if we got rid of Lucas? I also cant understand that people have already started blaming Commoli and if he does go he'll get the blame. I'm sure K.K would tell Comoli to piss off if he tried selling him. If Lucas did go which he wont, K.K would defo of have to O.K'd it, theirs no way he'd put up with players being sold behind his back. So come on i think Comoli has matured himself from his Spurs days.I think i'm gonna do my rating's like an exam and think Commoli gets a B+ from me anyway, think he's done a better job then some of us give him credit far. No one has ever been or ever will be bigger then Liverpool FC re of who comes and goes during this window. Jonson6 {Ed002's Note - I actually think Lucas is a good player that Liverpool have played out of position but he has settled in to it well. You will find that I have stood up for the Liverpool players as the rather fickle fans spew hate on one or more each week during the season. A hint of Reina leaving and the fans want to kick him to death; Johnson, Lucas, Aquilani, pre-hat trick Maxi, Kuyt another favourite figure of hate, Konchesky, Sylvain Marveaux got a lot of abuse even before he signed - the list goes on. However, from a story that originated in a paper that Liverpool fans supposedly do not read, I am surprised at the level of credibility being given to it. It is likely that Aquilani will be gone tomorrow so the hate brigade and schoolkids can switch to him. As for Comolli, we will see.}

26 Jul 2011 13:22:29
this is for all you haters doubting the eds ...
Aquilani's agent, Franco Zavaglia,
has revealed the deal now
hinges only on the player
agreeing personal terms with
the Serie A club. "The agreement
between Fiorentina and Alberto has not yet been reached, "
Zavaglia told La Gazzetta dello
Sport. He continued: "If we talk of an
agreement, that was only
reached between the two clubs,
because Fiorentina did not come
to any decision with us."

.
there you go , eds 2 -0 haters

kop763

26 Jul 2011 13:03:44
26 Jul 2011 12:11:39
why dont we buy n'zogbia for 9.5m, we cant go wrong, even if it doesnt workout we will get the money back for him.his a top player and he has pace which we have been lacking for years on the wing.9.5m for him is a bargain.i personal rate him at 15-18m.what do you think eds. {Ed002's Note - I think he is going to Aston Villa.}
ARE YOU MESSING RATE HIM AT 15-18 million THAT GOD YOUR NOT RUNNING THE CLUB YE CLOWN

26 Jul 2011 13:02:16
LucasLeiva87 Lucas Leiva
Last few days in Brazil then come back to Liverpool and start training again.Looking forward to meet my team mates.

sounds like hes desperate to leave to me

26 Jul 2011 12:57:01
Please tell me that the Liverpool fan on here who is saying Lucas is worth 30 million and one of the top 5 players in the world and best holding midfielder in the EPL is on drugs. He is a average player who stood out in a extremely poor season in a poor midfield with no Gerrard and the king of holding midfielders Mascherano. He can't tackle he always fouls in dangerous areas of the pitch. He passes are most of the time sideways. He has no pace and he is too lightweight on the ball....if we get offered 10 million I would snap it off there hand off. Spearing is better than Lucas and I don't rate Spearing either. The majority True Liverpool fans who go the game who are scousers like me all agree he is over achieved in a poor midfield last season. He will face stiffer competition with Adan and when fully fit Gerrard, who I think will operate the holding midfield role.

Thanks MarkoLFC85

26 Jul 2011 12:52:15
Long time viewer, first time poster. Excellent, addictive site...Quick question for the eds...do you truly believe that our summer dealings will make us a Top 4 team, given what others are doing? If not, what would it take? Cheers. G-Man {Ed002's Note - I suspect that enough will be done to allow Liverpool to challenge for a top four position.}

26 Jul 2011 12:00:35
Why are there rumours about Pacheco leaving permanently, even if it was true it would be a dum move He has excelled in reserves and on loan at Norwich and from the start one of the most promising talents coming through the ranks I think lfc should keep, give him a game here and there along with sub appearances and we may not here the last of this lads name Been very impressed from what I have seen of him Check out some of his goals for the reserves or norwich Probs on YouTube

26 Jul 2011 11:50:31
just thought i would open a can of worms and ask everyones opinion on goal line technology??
arsenal were rufused permission to use it for a few friendlys yet it might be used for the next world cup.
makes sense to me to trial it on a few friendlys before such a big tournament to me. maybe why i dont work for fifa.
please post of rumours and feel free to leave opinions ed/s
MIKEY {Ed002's Note - If it is not a transfer rumour I am afraid it will not be placed there.}

26 Jul 2011 11:47:00
Mario Balotelli... WOW, good to see Citeh's future looking bright ey... what an absolute f*****g joke that backheel was, do these tw*ts understand that they will never be a part of a trophy winning team??, talented as he may be, he is just trying to lose the respect of his team-mates, THIS is why KK is being careful with the players he brings in, talent is very important, but so is having the respect of your team-mates. Balotelli will go NOWHERE in his career. He is the perfect example of why we should avoid egotistical footballers. Really shows the priorities of man city too, publicity over football, and some of their fans are actually happy about Balotelli's antics over the last year... If a liverpool player did that, or even a family member i'd make it very known how disappointed i was... I'm stunned by this and i am also fearful of where the ridiculous sums of money could potentially take this beautiful game... what a joke...

El fuego del mundo.

26 Jul 2011 11:43:15
let lucas go if he wanted too, he has put up with enough grief from so called fans, no less then 25 mill though. i think hes a top lad and deserves a startin place. i have seen on here that 8 mill is the cost.....piss take. barry worth 20 odd mill then lucas gotta be worth at least 30 mill. kk will sort it out.


matty b

.............

I'd rather of had Barry in his prime than Lucas.
Lucas has improved a lot no doubt but let's not get to carried away.
People go on how he plays for Brazil and how he was player of the season for us.
But let's not forget its one of poorest Brazil teams and poorest Liverpool team in a while.

LAVERS

26 Jul 2011 12:43:53
For once and all lucas is mile better then de jong. The way de jong tackels he will put someone in hospital.end of discussion on this topic.
Secondly the more attacking we get the more we need a player like him.
Also I am honest I did not like him in first season as many lfc fans also did not.but he won us over with his attitude which is more then how torres treated us and stabbed us in bag.
You can get money for players like this but its difficult to replace them.hope we have learned from alonso saga.
Red indian

26 Jul 2011 12:28:55
Joe Cole, is deffinatly staying, my pal is a lettings agent in Belgravia, and told me he took a six months letting contract on Coles LONDON home,

26 Jul 2011 12:26:17
Rumour has it that a lot of the people in the "know" on here would have nothing to say if there were no newspapers, can some please stop retyping what some newspapers say on here, I think we can all find out for ourselves, as for some others who post from sources, give it a rest, a bunch of idiots, you would know it's summer and school is out

26 Jul 2011 12:20:43
we will buy agureo because teves will not leave this transfer window. Agureo will want to play in the starting XI. He will get that with liverpool. Also the porto left back. what do you think, ed {Ed002's Note - Aguero - most unlikely.}

26 Jul 2011 11:30:30
If Luca Modric Is Worth 30m, Lucas Is Worth 25m, and De Jong, Is worth more than him, Sorry, but he's another mascerano, Lucas Gets Stuck In, and plays a quiet, but vital role in front of the defence, but I think perhaps

Lucas & Adam

Will Struggle when Compared To

Mascerano & Alonso

so Perhaps Lucas Will Be Sold To Be Replaced? Maybe its not just a coincidence that we may be selling him as De Jong has Rejected a contract from city?

There is NO such thing as coincidence However, I would struggle to see how we would fit the lot in? i think KK should of waited to see who was coming and going before we spent 20m on Henderson?

Its Just my brain working overtime guys :D

Danny Teh Red

26 Jul 2011 11:19:10
Ed why did you put my rumour in dodgy rumours? the one about the car with the registration number, its all true {Ed002's Note - I am sure it is. If we allow that sort of thing in to the sensible rumours then many of the fans will whip themselves in to such a frenzy that Boots will soon run out of Kleenex.}

26 Jul 2011 11:00:49
ed, do you think we will sign anyone else within this window and who? thanks {Ed002's Note - Yes, but it is impossible to say who it will be with any confidence.}

26 Jul 2011 10:49:46
Morning Eds, any news on whether Gerrard will be fit for start of the season, have'nt heard much news recently ( Great work by the way)

Jim {Ed002's Note - Please put the effort in to read the other posts.}

26 Jul 2011 10:45:31
26 Jul 2011 10:04:22
Heard N'gog is unwilling to take a pay cut for regular football, this is the major stumbling block in finding a buyer for him.

Kopite Tee

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Just shows the priorities of some/most modern footballers, it's not even about football any more, just cash cash cash...

El juego hermoso

26 Jul 2011 10:02:02
Nothing to do with us but if Avram Grant was the manager of your team, do you feel that he could motivate you? I dont, could you imagine him trying to rally his team at half time? He just looks so depressed all the time.

Kopite Tee {Ed002's Note - But he is a really nice guy and has a great sense of humour.}

26 Jul 2011 09:08:15
i dismay at some of you aqualani was a disgrace at liverpool he pretended to be injured even rafa had a go at him publicly over it and yet some people are sad to see him go he represents all that is bad about modern footballers he came here for the money and no interest in our club good riddance a disgrace to both our great club and football in general wonder what geoff strong would think of his behaviour the man who played nearly an entire fa cup final with a broken collar bone

26 Jul 2011 08:46:07
Generally once most EPL teams have named there squads for the coming season, the players not included are offered to clubs on loan, I know for example a few championship clubs on tight budgets will wait to see which players dont make the squads then offer a loan move.

2 questions - 1st When do the squads need to be submitted to the PL & FA and 2nd Which of our players do you think will head out on loan.

NS {Ed002's Note - Final squads September 1 and February 1. As for loans, no decisions will have been taken.}

26 Jul 2011 08:15:52
On the subject of Gerrard, FSG seem to make transfers for a reason. When we signed Henderson everybody asked why are we signing a CM player when we already have that position covered. I'll leave you to draw your own conclusions...

26 Jul 2011 07:59:13
hi ed
is it true that lucas is leaving,

i would be suprised if kenny wants to sell him.
plus is there any disharmony in the club it dosent seem the same.
chriisy {Ed002's Note - I don't know of anything firm to say that Lucas is leaving. As for disharmony, I really don't know.}

26 Jul 2011 08:10:26
Hi liverpool fan first game was 1945 boys pen , I owned and operated restaurants in N/Y /CITY most of my staff were aspiring actors/actresses they would have give their right hand for a part in a movie/play and im sure that applies to L/A LONDON/or even ROME, my point which everybody has missed including those who signed him Aqualani was engaged (since married) to a very beautiful Italian actress why would SHE want to go to liverpool no work for her there.so if she didnt want it he had no chance.hope we have a great season and sign my namesake (GODIN)

26 Jul 2011 06:39:09
I just want to express a critical point about this transfer window, as I am becoming quite dazed by all those supporters who have been complaining of a lack of 'marquee' signings, drawing up their wishlists and throwing their bottles out when we sign apparent lesser talents like Adam, Downing & Henderson.

I'd like to first of all point out that I do agree with the fact that we have perhaps overpaid for Downing & Henderson. Although, in Henderson's case, we are clearly paying for potential and a future England enforcer. It's worth pointing out that the tabs, such as & Football365, as much as I love them, put the higher end of the price up in their articles, as it creates more drama and sells more rags, which is what they're interested in. In reality, we probably paid the same for Downing & Hendo as ManSpew paid for Young & Jones. Considering we've got 2 proven English players, top of their clubs in previous seasons, and we want to be competing with ManPoo, I suggest this is good business... Which leads perfectly into my initial point (although I'm sure anyone who would disagree would've lost interest and started reading the next bit of banter, short attention spans they must have).

I have been so very happy with this transfer window, because we are FINALLY getting the targets our manager wants Consider how different things would've been 5 years ago, if Simao had gotten on that plane, jumped to Mersey & we'd forked out the extra couple mil to land Rafa's #1 wing target... For SO LONG we have had to settle for his second, third or fourth choice targets. We have been a laughing stock in the transfer market, with the only top acquisition Rafa purchasing during his glory years being Torres.

Even my mate, a Spurs supporter, has his annual go at us 'bin dippers'. Even though they weren't shopping in the gourmet food section, they were still getting the targets they wanted. Finally though, an owner has come along willing to back our boss, with the belief that he has a grand plan. Who knows, maybe there will be a suprise or two left in this window. Or maybe we've already reinforced the squad sufficiently enough in Kenny's eyes to push for a top 4 spot...

Either way, I'll be salivating with anticipation as the new season comes around, fully trusting in Kenny that we're gonna turn heads & have a serious impact this season.

SHOTGUN The Kop
www.shotgunmovie.com
YNWA

26 Jul 2011 05:11:19
JUst been thinking, we have one up on most of the other teams vying for top 4, in that we could sign anyone in January and not worry about them being cup tied, this means we should have a strong season as if things arent going well up until Jan, we could make a big signing to finish the season with a flourish.

Anfield Andy

26 Jul 2011 03:16:26
i see alot about suarez being given time to rest b4 the new season, no offence to him but why he doesnt need it lol, he had a massive break when he was banned for 7 matches in november he didnt return till he joined us, 2 weeks break is enough for him imo he shouldnt be tired.

26 Jul 2011 03:14:04
Hello first timer love the site but hate how people say sell aqua he has been are best player and up to now by far the best passer and creator do you agree or think sell and buy a player like Adam jonno {Ed009's Note - I think sell but we still are very unlikely to buy Johnson.}

26 Jul 2011 02:57:34
Am i the only one who isn't that pleased with the signings we have made ? I am over the moon that we signed suarez and adam, 2 quality players that will be even better wearing the red of liverpool, but henderson ? cant see him being a big star in the future to be honest, just a decent player really, wilshere, rodwell, cleverley all better. Carroll very good player, very inconsistent 35 million ? and downing is sooo over rated The only reason he gets a mention is because he is the only decent left footed english player in the country again 20 million For me we could of got better quality players for the money we have spent....
Saying that im not all negative i do think we will finish 4th Just hopes KK doesn't buy anymore overpaid pampered english player's and goes for more raw talented, hungrier player's in europe

26 Jul 2011 01:34:01
Aquilani going to Fiorentina on a 5 year deal, sad to see him go to be honest, really good player but just cant adapt to the high tempo and physical nature of the premier league... All the best Alberto YNWA

26 Jul 2011 00:02:50
do u think man utd would sign aquaman. they need someone who has eange of passing + cheapish

aquaman would change his tune if man u wanted him. he just wants away from liverpool. he would consider c/l football {Ed002's Note - Nope - he really wants to play in Italy.}