Liverpool Banter Archive April 27 2011

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27 Apr 2011 23:58:02
I am a real fan of chopra, any chance of signing him in the summer as third choice forward? your thought ed? thanks, please post in rumour section please. {Ed001's Note - seriously? A player who wasn't good enough for a Newcastle side that got relegated?}

i believe he would be a excellent option as he would be cheap, better than ngog. thus allowing us the invest in piroity areas of the squad such as cb, lb and the wings! UP THE WELSHMAN! thanks.

27 Apr 2011 23:58:16
When gerrard is playing its like everyting has to go thru him first. So not giving other players the freedom to do what they want. They feel as though they have to pass to him and lets face it gerrard has not been at his best 4 a long time.
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That's such bull. No player feels forced to pass it to him, I think that when things aren't going well they tended to look for Stevie G more 'cause he has the ability to turn a game on its head. But we're playing so much better atm 'cause Kenny has given the team a whole new belief, so they'll feel more confident in themselves to not try & look for him all the time. Seriously stop this anti-Gerrard right now, it's ridiculous. He's been injured & had a groin problem for a long time. Hopefully the surgery has brought that to an end.

Stone YNWA.

27 Apr 2011 23:58:50
Hi Ed001, thanks for reassurance re mad Murinho back to Chelski, he and KGB looney deserve each other. I can dream of more great buys to go with Luis now instead of his negative pack horses. Only Jose could turn Madrid's galatico's into Tranmere Rovers. Sorry Les, that was an insult & I hope you get a new contract (as long as you don't sell Dale Jennings to Everton of course) - by the way at 17 years of age that boy has 10 times more pace & potential than Matt Jarvis, what do people see in him? I must need special glasses coz I can't see it! Alexi Lalas's(beard)

27 Apr 2011 23:57:11
{Ed001's Note - Jose will return to Chelsea when he leaves Madrid, have no fear!}

Thank FOWLER for this if it is true ( I have never wanted anything else more than to NOT see Jose on our sideline in any capacity other than coach of another squad.)

an american red

27 Apr 2011 23:44:32
Kenny daglish will pounce on transfer targets instead of buying them, he is planning to use a van and grab them whilst they are shopping at asda, i heard this froma reliable source, is this true ed's? tar the big man

27 Apr 2011 23:37:30
Liverpool line up

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= =Kelly= =carragher= =Cahill= =baines= =
= = = =gerrard= =Adam= =young= = = =
= = = =Suarez= =Carroll= =aguero= = = =

What do you think ed am I right or wrong {Ed001's Note - wrong.}

27 Apr 2011 23:40:27
I totally agree with the person who said about playing better without gerrard in the team.

When gerrard is playing its like everyting has to go thru him first. So not giving other players the freedom to do what they want. They feel as though they have to pass to him and lets face it gerrard has not been at his best 4 a long time.

Maybe time 4 a change? Lucas future captain?

Lfcjohnynwa

27 Apr 2011 23:34:10
I am a real fan of chopra, any chance of signing him in the summer as third choice forward? your thought ed? thanks, please post in rumour section please. {Ed001's Note - seriously? A player who wasn't good enough for a Newcastle side that got relegated?}

27 Apr 2011 23:33:04
Hi ed, first time post. I've decided that Shalke v Madrid is my dream final. Sounds obvious but given rioja conk will probably die in the job rather than retire I'm getting techy that Tom W might consider mad Mourinho should he win nothing & get the axe this year. I know he's been quoted as saying he can't manage us for personal reasons however there are no other top English clubs with a vacancy (with City likely to get 4th). We still seem to be hedging our bets else surely KK would have a contract before him by now? Your thoughts pls ed. Concerned of Eastham. Redhead(aka Alexi Lalas) {Ed001's Note - Jose will return to Chelsea when he leaves Madrid, have no fear!}

27 Apr 2011 23:24:24
Sorry but have you seen us without Gerrard this season? I believe without him we have played better this season. As for Carragher, he has a ready made replacement in King Kelly.
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I agree that Kelly is the man to eventually replace Carra. But the Gerrard bit? He's hardly played under Kenny & he hadn't really been match fit since that injury v France, yet he still contributed massively. As soon as he is match fit & ready for next season, we'll be a better team. Don't start taking him for granted; he is the man.

However the performances without him under Kenny has proven that we don't rely on him anymore. We no longer have that label of "a one-man team".

Stone YNWA.

27 Apr 2011 23:14:40
Great to see 12 MP's backing the early day motion for KK to receive his knighthood - irregardless of whether you support Liverpool what he did for LFC, its supporters and all the families after Hillsborough and the search for the truth since then deserves this honour.

Whether he becomes our long term manager or not the Queen should present this honour NOW - and while she is at it make Uncle Bob a SIR at the same time

RED PADDY

27 Apr 2011 23:16:49
Pls post ed! My previous 2 have not. To all fellow lfc fans, why are we being linked with the likes of phill jones, roger johnson and matt jarvis?

These players are no better than what we already have.

I hope kenny isn't going after these sorts of players because the likes of man city and tottenham will blitz us in the market if we do.

We need players like turan, mata, coentrao, canales, messi(lol) if we want champions league .

Lfcjohnynwa

27 Apr 2011 23:00:12
The greek £2mil
ngog £4.5mil
wilson loan
jovanovic £1-2mil
shelvey loan
poo-ulsen go back and aqua to juventus £17mil
johnson £18+? chelsea/ man city? or use him as as a RW

27 Apr 2011 23:01:10
Is it just me that would consider this a good summer transfer window for Liverpool Football Club:

CB: Roger Johnson from Birmingham City, £8m max.
LB: Leighton Baines from Everton, £10m max.

CM: Charlie Adam from Blackpool, £8m max.

WG: Ashley Young from Aston Villa, £18m max.
WG: Adam Johnson from Manchester City, £14m max.

All good British-based players, the sort Kenny Dalglish could get the best out of.

ST: None. Promote Dani Pacheco. Already got good enough strikers in Andy Carroll, Luis Suarez and Dirk Kuyt (if needed)

27 Apr 2011 23:01:24
New to this site -
Dont really follow football but my wife made me watch a Spanish match earlier and a small guy called Messy (which he is anything but! LOL ha ) scored two of the goal things. He might be good for your football team? He seems to play the sport well, I don't know how football works regarding transfers, if its money or swapping but he could be worth a few of anything.

Football Knower. (LOL)
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(please post in Rumours - I think my wife is having an affair)

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I asked for this to be in rumours, I don't consider my wifes affair as 'banter'. Who's running this show, a blind clown?? LOL

Bit of humour for you all when Ed (Edward?) posts this in its rightful place, the blind clown.

Joke-
Whats with Fernando Torres? He isn't very good at football, is he! !? HaahLol

Thanks Edward

27 Apr 2011 23:07:23
Annyone notice danni alves has a tattoo of andy carroll on his arm,

27 Apr 2011 23:09:54
How hot is charlotte jackson on ssn

27 Apr 2011 23:13:06
I like how everyone is typing: "come august/ January/ September, etc. . .

Come May, this will be the top 6 (obviously in that order). .

Chelsea
Manchester United
Arsenal
Liverpool
Manchester City
Totenham

27 Apr 2011 22:54:31
Team for next year. .

Reina
Ramos, Pique, Tiago Silva, Coentrao
Navas, Gerrard, Xavi, Ronaldo
Suarez, Messi

You heard it here first.

27 Apr 2011 22:49:46
27 Apr 2011 22:35:54
Hey Ed, just read rumours regarding Lavezzi. His agent claims we've been watching him for a year now. you think there is a chance of signing him and do you think he'll be a good signing? Cheers Ed. {Ed002's Note - There is a chance. I am by no means certain any interest will be followed up.}

correct me if Im wrong I could swear I remember it saying on breaking news on SSN about 2-3 years ago that Lavezzi rejected an approach from us. As he wanted to stay at napoli, I rember trying to buy him on fifa after reading it. . {Ed001's Note - I think you are correct, I know Rafa wanted him, I can't remember a particular move though.}

27 Apr 2011 22:52:19
New to this site -
Dont really follow football but my wife made me watch a Spanish match earlier and a small guy called Messy (which he is anything but! LOL ha ) scored two of the goal things. He might be good for your football team? He seems to play the sport well, I don't know how football works regarding transfers, if its money or swapping but he could be worth a few of anything.

Football Knower. (LOL)
x
(please post in Rumours - I think my wife is having an affair)

27 Apr 2011 22:48:55
I see whiskey nose has lined up a good replacement goalkeeper in Neuer.

27 Apr 2011 22:33:51
Ian Rush has tweeted"@Xabi Alonso come home Xabi come home, "

27 Apr 2011 22:35:35
A mate of mine saw Joe Cole's missus in the local Aldi.
Bad news for all you Charlie Adam fans - he's signed a pre-contract with Barca.
All done and delivered.
Thought I may as well let you know now to save anymore arguments.
KB

ps Eds, I try to post off my phone also when the laptop is tied up. I've missed out lately, in case u thought it was an imposter.

27 Apr 2011 22:39:52
Whats with the Phil Jones rumour. He has to be one of the worst centre halfs in the league. He's slower than Richard dunne and 2 stone overweight.
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A worried Rovers fan?

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Far from it mate, somebody who sat 4 rows back from the pitch in the centenary this season and noticed how clumbersome Jones looked during the kick in. My thoughts were realised upon watching the game and seeing him on match of the day since.

27 Apr 2011 22:28:35
27 Apr 2011 21:53:48
Whats with the Phil Jones rumour. He has to be one of the worst centre halfs in the league. He's slower than Richard dunne and 2 stone overweight.
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A worried Rovers fan?

27 Apr 2011 22:30:11
Why are people still wanting Charlie Adam for? He would cost far too much and isn't anything special at all.

We are now being linked with the likes of Steven Defour of Liege who is a far better prospect than Adam and younger to.

The crazy thing is we may get Defour for as little as 10 million which is a bargain. So forget about overrated British players .

I for one would take Defour before Adam everything. {Ed007's Note - A man after my own heart}

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Defour has just signed a new contract with Liege. Adam won't be expensive. Unless the deadwood part company, I fear it will be either Bosmans, punts on youngsters or those nearing the end of their contracts who can be acquired on the cheap. Of course this limits the options.

27 Apr 2011 22:31:08
BREAKING NEWS - - - BREAKING NEWS - - - BREAKING NEWS - - -

SSN, The Daily Telegraph and several other big newspapers have reported that Liverpool are NOT interested in signing Chelsea legend FERNANDO TORRES.

Reports say that Liverpool wouldn't like to sign the Chelsea legend as he is JUST TOO GOOD. He has been in fantastic form recently and it's no wonder that he wouldn't attract attention from clubs like Liverpool as he is so good he might destroy the whole of the Kop when he shoots.

maka
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Feckin me, he scores 1 goal and he's a legend, you're easily pleased. Kalou must have a statue by now.

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Mate, i don't think you understand the term "sarcasm".

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Mate I think you'll find I do, you're post is far to long for sarcastic inflection. Don't beat yourself up though it's hard to write good sarcasm.

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Ha ha! Fair enough mate, touche!

maka

27 Apr 2011 22:26:51
27 Apr 2011 22:15:04
Who is the person who thinks Lucas will leave for £2m, sort yourself out.
Not so much a rumour but player to watch! NURI SAHIN! get on that young player brilliant passer and good play maker in the German league

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Cheers mate, thanks for the tip. Strange Sahin has not ever been mentioned on this forum previosuly. .

27 Apr 2011 22:25:57
Mr em re forlan, they did laugh but now they are posting the rumour regarding forlan joining, so they aint laughing anymore its now becoming a topic! think it would be a good signing for you lot? yea he failed before but this time he would have suarez his fellow countryman but he knows how to play with him! ! also the price! the price your bounding around around the £16 mill mark is well off it should be about £8 mill mark

27 Apr 2011 22:23:09
Why are people still wanting Charlie Adam for? He would cost far too much and isn't anything special at all.

We are now being linked with the likes of Steven Defour of Liege who is a far better prospect than Adam and younger to.

The crazy thing is we may get Defour for as little as 10 million which is a bargain. So forget about overrated British players .

I for one would take Defour before Adam everything. {Ed007's Note - A man after my own heart}

27 Apr 2011 22:20:00
After sitting through 90 minutes of "El Classico or as I like to call it El Pieceofcrapio" I want Jose Mourinho no where near our great club. This man has absolutely no class & I pray that Ed002 is correct in his belief that he will never manage our club.

an american red

27 Apr 2011 22:15:04
Who is the person who thinks Lucas will leave for £2m, sort yourself out.
Not so much a rumour but player to watch! NURI SAHIN! get on that young player brilliant passer and good play maker in the German league

27 Apr 2011 21:51:28
Hi Ed x

i saw steven gerrard in my local spar shop today and he said that lfc are singing forlan, ribbery and xavi, is this true? {Ed002's Note - Yes it is true.}
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WHAT? He told me differently earlier, when he said we were going to sing 'Your Song' by Elton John

Jolly Red

27 Apr 2011 21:53:48
Whats with the Phil Jones rumour. He has to be one of the worst centre halfs in the league. He's slower than Richard dunne and 2 stone overweight.

27 Apr 2011 22:07:16
Mate I think you'll find I do, you're post is far to long for sarcastic inflection. Don't beat yourself up though it's hard to write good sarcasm.

ha touche LOL

LeeWils

27 Apr 2011 22:08:25
Is there any chance of us signing Hulk or are we all just in dreamland? I also think we will sign Dann.
AC YNWA

27 Apr 2011 22:09:06
In SIR king kennys autobiography is says there was a young lad who asked shanks for a trial. .he gave him a kick about and sent him on his way saying "the next trial he will have is at Liverpool magistrates". . . so for me JOEY BARTON IS A BIG NO NO

27 Apr 2011 21:44:15
Ed007, i challenge you to end a note without saying 'lol' {Ed007's Note - Accepted}
LOL! !
huddz red

27 Apr 2011 21:44:32
Being a spurs fan i chatted to a former fa cup winning captain i asked about two players we were linked with in forlan and adam the player told me adam was a done deal to liverpool and that forlan was to be their 3rd striker and also link up with fellow country man suarez, i did post this last week and should be on archive?

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I remember you posting it last week, i also remember everybody laughing at it as it's completely ridiculous. Our owners have stated we will only be buying young players, Forlan is 32 and previously failed in the EPL, so it's nonsense!

MR EM

27 Apr 2011 21:45:12
BREAKING NEWS - - - BREAKING NEWS - - - BREAKING NEWS - - -

SSN, The Daily Telegraph and several other big newspapers have reported that Liverpool are NOT interested in signing Chelsea legend FERNANDO TORRES.

Reports say that Liverpool wouldn't like to sign the Chelsea legend as he is JUST TOO GOOD. He has been in fantastic form recently and it's no wonder that he wouldn't attract attention from clubs like Liverpool as he is so good he might destroy the whole of the Kop when he shoots.

maka
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Feckin me, he scores 1 goal and he's a legend, you're easily pleased. Kalou must have a statue by now.

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Mate, i don't think you understand the term "sarcasm".

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Mate I think you'll find I do, you're post is far to long for sarcastic inflection. Don't beat yourself up though it's hard to write good sarcasm.

27 Apr 2011 21:46:04
"Affeley is amazing just the sort of player we need"

Are you basing that assessment on what you watched tonight? If so, that's not exactly enough.

27 Apr 2011 21:46:34
Liverpool should stop playing games and blow the budget on Messi

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My wife's just blown my budget. . . . . .and it was very messi! ! !

MR EM

27 Apr 2011 21:40:05
I would speculate that anybody expecting marquee signings in the summer are going to be grossly disappointed. The 'Barton' rumour tends to illustrate the level at which the club will be seeking additional players. I think the majority fail to acknowledge that if it weren't for the 'Torres' debacle there wouldn't have been a cat in hells chance of Fenway funding a £50mill spending spree yet the media tend to report as if the owners have been willing to spend. Pouslen has indicated he wishes to fight for his place (clap trap he knows he won't command similar wages elsewhere) and the same could be said for Cole and Jovanovic. From all acounts lard a**e ensua is due to return to do a bit of ball watching and Dalglish is making excuses regarding a role for Aqualani as there are no suitors. With this heavy committment to bank roling deadwood it would seem any intended incoming players will be sought on the cheap, i.e Adam, Barton, marvauex on a free and maybe Young if they can get him for less than £10 mill (unlikely). Centre half will remain a problem as that may cost a bob or two as any half decent centre halfs remain contracted to respective clubs.

27 Apr 2011 21:44:15
Ed007, i challenge you to end a note without saying 'lol' {Ed007's Note - Accepted}
LOL! !
huddz red

27 Apr 2011 21:46:04
"Affeley is amazing just the sort of player we need"

Are you basing that assessment on what you watched tonight? If so, that's not exactly enough.

27 Apr 2011 21:34:54
Messi's being lined up ;)

27 Apr 2011 21:34:19
Liverpool should stop playing games and blow the budget on Messi

27 Apr 2011 21:23:10
Affeley is amazing just the sort of player we need

27 Apr 2011 21:17:31
Basil {Ed002's Note - (1) Comolli was tasked with finding a new manager and I suspect it is Dalglish's if he wants it. We know there have been talks already. There is no rush at all as he is contracted until the end of the season. (2) Obviously we do not know why Liverpool are not interested. He will be moving in the summer with Atletico Madrid and Valencia likely destinations. (3) The "should we go after player x" decision process will likely involve, Comolli, Comolli's scouting team, Dalglish and no doubt input will be sought from the coaching team. If they agree that they wish to pursue a particular player they will then have to mae a case to the Board (assume Tom Werner) who will be OK to release the funds.}

Thank you for the quick reply. I really hope Liverpool make kenny manager soon, then they can start planning for next season and start identifying the players that Kenny and Comolli want to get in this summer before other clubs sign them. I don't want Liverpool to get caught with their pants down as far as signing players this summer. I would love to Turan at liverpool and this is the sort of player the club could miss out on while the club are messing about over kenny's contract.

Basil {Ed005's Note - Kenny and Comolli are already looking at prospective signings as far as I know.}

27 Apr 2011 21:13:31
Just watching el boringo. Am just waiting for fairy god mother to cum out, as this is like watching a pantomime, it's an absolute joke

27 Apr 2011 21:14:44
27 Apr 2011 17:23:46
Hi Ed x

i saw steven gerrard in my local spar shop today and he said that lfc are singing forlan, ribbery and xavi, is this true? {Ed002's Note - Yes it is true.}
sarcasim there ed I see lol

27 Apr 2011 21:12:52
What a crazy game! The amount of rolling around those players do when they go to ground, those pitches must be flatter than holland! !

Harsh sending off! Pepe not mourine.

Lee73

27 Apr 2011 21:10:54
BREAKING NEWS - - - BREAKING NEWS - - - BREAKING NEWS - - -

SSN, The Daily Telegraph and several other big newspapers have reported that Liverpool are NOT interested in signing Chelsea legend FERNANDO TORRES.

Reports say that Liverpool wouldn't like to sign the Chelsea legend as he is JUST TOO GOOD. He has been in fantastic form recently and it's no wonder that he wouldn't attract attention from clubs like Liverpool as he is so good he might destroy the whole of the Kop when he shoots.

maka
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Feckin me, he scores 1 goal and he's a legend, you're easily pleased. Kalou must have a statue by now.

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Mate, i don't think you understand the term "sarcasm".

27 Apr 2011 20:56:43
El Clasico is like the Mersey Derby but done as a Dancing on Ice Special !
Played by temperamental diva celebrities.
FFS, can you imagine if there was a proper two footed 100% Mersey tackle ??
There'd be a revolution over there.
KB

27 Apr 2011 20:46:58
27 Apr 2011 19:04:50
BREAKING NEWS - - - BREAKING NEWS - - - BREAKING NEWS - - -

SSN, The Daily Telegraph and several other big newspapers have reported that Liverpool are NOT interested in signing Chelsea legend FERNANDO TORRES.

Reports say that Liverpool wouldn't like to sign the Chelsea legend as he is JUST TOO GOOD. He has been in fantastic form recently and it's no wonder that he wouldn't attract attention from clubs like Liverpool as he is so good he might destroy the whole of the Kop when he shoots.

maka
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Feckin me, he scores 1 goal and he's a legend, you're easily pleased. Kalou must have a statue by now.

27 Apr 2011 20:39:15
"EL Classico" is El Sicko. . After seeing it do u guys still want Jose as manager of Liverpool. . this is the most pathetic brand of football I have seen. .
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I know it is a semi final of the CL, But this is so dull, this is how Jose wins games at this stage of the season. Ross

27 Apr 2011 20:27:33
"EL Classico" is El Sicko. . After seeing it do u guys still want Jose as manager of Liverpool. . this is the most pathetic brand of football I have seen. .

27 Apr 2011 20:28:03
Alonso throwing the shoulder into Mascherano just there gave me a lot of satisfaction!

-Shane.

27 Apr 2011 20:28:03
In.
1. Charles Itandje
2. Andrea Dossena
3. Bjorne Kavarme
4. Torben Piecknik
5. Josemi
6. Bernard Diomede ( marquee signing )
7. Istvan Kozma
8. Salif Diao
9. El Hadji Diouf
10. Antony Le Tallec
11. Sean Dunndee

Subs include.

Pegguy Arphexad
JimmyTraore
Paul Stewart
Jimmy Carter
Bruno Cheyrou
Andriy Voronin

and managed by Greame Souness! !

27 Apr 2011 20:32:29
27 Apr 2011 19:54:30
Squad Come Start of 2011/ 12 season:

Reina
Johnson Kelly Agger Coentrao

Lucas
Meireles Gerrard

Suarez Carroll Hulk

Subs:
Gulasci, Carra, Rolando, Kuyt, Young, Adam, Defour.

Squad: Wendt, Skrtel, Pacheco, Ayala, Flanno, Wilson, Spearing, Payet, Wickham, Auerlio, N'Gog, Suso, Sterling, Shelvey.

My mate said this is 90% likely to happen.

Disco-Tech 2200

Will this happen Ed? {Ed002's Note - No.}

27 Apr 2011 20:26:21
Missed out again on two palented youngsters in gabriel and guillherme (brothers from brazil), but we where linked with them so looks like our scouts are finding talent but we just aren't acting as quick as we should. another indecation that we overthink tooo much about players and their ability to adapt to the prem.

27 Apr 2011 20:09:47
In.
1. Charles Itandje
2. Andrea Dossena
3. Bjorne Kavarme
4. Torben Piecknik
5. Josemi
6. Bernard Diomede ( marquee signing )
7. Istvan Kozma
8. Salif Diao
9. El Hadji Diouf
10. Antony Le Tallec
11. Sean Dunndee

I have it on good authority that this will be are starting xi next season.
Please tell me I'm right Ed

27 Apr 2011 19:55:51
Like everyone, I'm excited about this summer transfer window, from what I've read and what I believe could really happen (may well change), this is the squad I'd be buzzing with to seriously challenge for a top 4 spot.

GK- Reina, Douchez, Gulacsi
RB- Johnson, Flanagan
CB- Carra, Kelly, Wisdom
CB- Agger/ Cahill, Skrtel, Wilson
LB- Enrique, Robinson
RM- Payet, Meireles, Suso
CM- Gerrard, Defour, Adorjan
CM- Lucas, Spearing, Coady
LM- Young, J.Cole, Sterling
ST- Suarez, Lukaku, Morgan
ST- Carroll, Kuyt

-Agger/ Cahill; I'm not sure whether Agger will be offloaded due to his injury-woes, but if so I reckon Cahill will be his replacement.
-J.Cole; King Kenny is an admirer and I reckon he'll give him one more season to find his fitness&form.
-Lukaku; This is just me hoping that he's our big money signing (I believe we will make one).
-The youngsters like Sterling, Suso, Coady, Morgan, Wisdom & Adorjan won't feature unless needs be, but would likely get a few sub appearences towards the end of the season.

This isn't me claiming this is what will happen from my source that is brothers with the husband of King Kenny's daughter, or whatever. Just giving my opinion.

Stone YNWA

27 Apr 2011 19:53:34
I trust the current management to get the right players in, unlike past years, still I'd rate our options as such:

LB:
1. Baines
2. Izaguirre
3. Enrique
(no Clichy please)

CB (not a huge prior with Kelly, Wilson, Coady, Wisdom, and Ayala in waiting. . but):
1. Kjaer
2. Shawcross
3. Dann

Wingers (need at least 2):
1. Adam Johnson
2. Arda Turan
3. Payet
4. Downing
5. A. Young
6. Marveaux

CM (not needed if Aquilani returns):
1. Defour
2. Larsson
3. Adam

Striker:
1. Lavezzi
2. Benzema
3. Vucinic

27 Apr 2011 19:43:55
I saw steven gerrard in my local spar shop today and he said that lfc are singing forlan, ribbery and xavi, is this true? {Ed002's Note - Yes it is true.}
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Xavi who Alonso ????

No mate, it is Xavi from Barcelona. Alonso is in the ex Liverpool player and now Real Madrid player is Xabi Alonso

27 Apr 2011 19:44:06
Liverpools Team Next Season:

Reina

Johnson Kelly(the next carra) Agger Baines

Gerrard Lucas Meireles

Suarez Carroll Young

Subs: Gulacsi flanagan Dann Spearing Adam Kuyt Pacheco

Rest of the Squad: Skrtel Carra Wilson Robinson Shelvey Suso Sterling Ngog

27 Apr 2011 19:47:33
Is it me or does Xabi look like he has got a red shirt on under his Madrid shirt? I can make out the words "standard chartered" possibly trying to send the Liverpool fans watching a message.
Come home Xabi!

27 Apr 2011 19:39:48
27 Apr 2011 18:49:02
Heard that our line-up will look similar to this next season:

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Kelly- - -Agger- - -Carragher- - -Enrique
Glen Johnson- Adam- Gerrard- Marveaux
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and the bench:
Jones
Flanagan
Ayala
Meireles
Shelvey
Kuyt
Pacheco

Chris77

Yes, leave Lucas our best player this year out of the whole squad and put Shelvey in instead!

27 Apr 2011 19:40:43
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Xavi who Alonso ????

XABI Alonso

27 Apr 2011 19:35:31
Come September. .
Reina
Johnson Kelly Agger Cissokho
Lucas
Meireles Gerrard
Hulk Carroll Suarez

Ashley young will also be purchased and rotated in the attacking mid and wide roles.
Cissokho 12m
Hulk 28m
A.Young 16m
. .there will also probably be a large amount of investment into youth.

I would love to know who posted this comment as they didn't leave their name at the bottom of their post, as i think they are talking alot of sence. These are the sort of players I think Liverpool will be after and the sort of cash that maybe spent and the future team formation won't be far from what happens this summer. I believe a left back and 2 wide/ attacking players are what the club needs not a total overhaul of the starting Xl which will take ages to bed in. I would personnal like to see Baines at left back and Young and Turan in the wide/ attacking areas also i think they would be cheaper then Cissokho, hulk, Young but i would be happy to see these 3 players join the club. There would still be a strong bench with the likes of Carragher, Kuyt, Cole, Skertel, Auralio, and who ever didn't make the starting XI from Young/ Hulk and the fantastic youth team players we have coming through like Flanagen, Robinson, Shelvey, Spearing, Pacheco, Suso. Why would Liverpool need to buy up 10 new players? I would be very surprised if more then 3 or 4 players turn up this summer, the manager (Kenny I hope) has to make sure they are the right 3 or 4 players in the correct postions that the club needs to be strengthed in.

Basil

27 Apr 2011 19:23:34
Why you guys dogging Damien Comolli? judge him by his transfers at liverpool and only use his past as a means to be sceptical. so fare he has signed our new hero suarez soooo right about now he looks like he knows what he's doing. until he messes up i suggest you guys chill out. the nevativity is F (Kin depressing. .! !

27 Apr 2011 19:19:55
I saw steven gerrard in my local spar shop today and he said that lfc are singing forlan, ribbery and xavi, is this true? {Ed002's Note - Yes it is true.}
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Xavi who Alonso ????

27 Apr 2011 19:17:50
Ed007, i challenge you to end a note without saying 'lol' {Ed007's Note - Accepted}

27 Apr 2011 19:20:14
- - - - - - - - - - -reina- - - - - - - - - - - - - kelly- - - - p.jones- - - - skretal- - -johnson- - - - - - - - - lucas- - - - - meireles- - - - - - - -kuyt- - - - - - - -suarez- - - - - - - - -payet- - - - - - - - - - - carroll- - - - - - - - - - - - -
SUBS
carragher
gerrard
robinson
flanagan
bojan
maxi
soto
sturage
INS
sturage-12m
bojan- loan
payet- 9m
p.jones- 12m
a.barton- 2m
c.thomas- 1m
OUTS
cole- 3m
poulson- 2m
aquilani- 12m
ngog- 4m
jovanovic- 2m
konk- 1m
shelvey- loan
agger- 6m
suso- loan
insua- 4m
el zar- 2m

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O_O
Worst Dream Team yet; Sturridge? Soto not an Out??? Terrible team; Carra and Stevie on the Bench is ludicrous. .

Payet is very average at best; although i know one of the EDs likes him.

Sturridge is ok; but not worth the 10m he would undoubtedly cost.

Skeretal (Skrtel) above Carra is suicide; he has been there all season but I'd rather Kjaer(However he can't be very good going by table positions), my First choice partner for Carra is Rolando; athletic, fast and tall, however Porto would ask for a few bob.

Kuyt at Central Midfield is a travesty; no natural talent just hard work; definately on my bench as his work is undeniable.

My preferred signings would include Mata(They seem to be getting Turan and are a selling club), Rolando and Javi Martinez; I enjoy watching him and I know "The Next Xabi" gets thrown around far too often but him and Llorente are carrying Bilbao into Europe next season and IMO he is a solid Mid. Plus if Madrid get Coentrao we should get Marcelo; simply divine attacking and he gets better every match at defending; he kept Messi on a leash most of Copa Del Raye.

My Team for Next Season:

- - - - - Reina- - - - -
-Kelly-Carra-Rolando-Marcelo-
-Meireles-Lucas/ Javi-Gerrard-Mata
- - -Suarez- - Carroll- - -
Subs: Gulacsi Skrtle Robinson Lucas/ Javi Spearing Kuyt Ngog/ Signing

Lucas is amazing so i'm unsure whether Javi would start.

My Realistic "Dream Team"

The Next ;)

27 Apr 2011 19:18:08
Some day LFC will have to feild a first 11 team without Gerrard or Carragher. The loss of these 2 influential players was always going to hit LFC hard as they were seen by many as irreplaceable. Liverpools current demise could be a result of the Carragher+Gerrard era coming to an end.

Sorry but have you seen us without Gerrard this season? I believe without him we have played better this season. As for Carragher, he has a ready made replacement in King Kelly.

27 Apr 2011 19:14:15
27 Apr 2011 19:04:56
It's good to see that the Lavezzi rumours have strted again. If there was a choice of one front man who we could sign this summer, for me it would be this kid. The ammount of two bobs that people are suggesting is oky doky, but if we are going to buy a top versatile player to compliment Suarez and Carroll, then this fella is the one in my opinion. Come on Kenny & Comolli. Get him signed. If you intigrate Lavezzi into the PL then I'm sure that he would be a massive player. He's currently playing in a two bob league in a two bob team so at LFC, he'd be, massive.

All in my humble opinion of course. {Ed007's Note - All opinions welcome, humble or otherwise}

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Nice one James! The two words of my day are two and bob. You can slip Lavezzi in there too if you like. Cheers.

27 Apr 2011 19:16:15
F*** me, the turdz was right

27 Apr 2011 19:08:42
This is 100% true as it has been confirmed to me by someone, Liverpool aren't interested in John Terry.
You heard it here first.
Has anyone heard this or any similar rumours about who we aren't signing next season?
I think it may be a shorter list.
, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
well bugger me and call me gladys, no s**t sherlock,

27 Apr 2011 19:04:50
BREAKING NEWS - - - BREAKING NEWS - - - BREAKING NEWS - - -

SSN, The Daily Telegraph and several other big newspapers have reported that Liverpool are NOT interested in signing Chelsea legend FERNANDO TORRES.

Reports say that Liverpool wouldn't like to sign the Chelsea legend as he is JUST TOO GOOD. He has been in fantastic form recently and it's no wonder that he wouldn't attract attention from clubs like Liverpool as he is so good he might destroy the whole of the Kop when he shoots.

maka

27 Apr 2011 19:04:56
It's good to see that the Lavezzi rumours have strted again. If there was a choice of one front man who we could sign this summer, for me it would be this kid. The ammount of two bobs that people are suggesting is oky doky, but if we are going to buy a top versatile player to compliment Suarez and Carroll, then this fella is the one in my opinion. Come on Kenny & Comolli. Get him signed. If you intigrate Lavezzi into the PL then I'm sure that he would be a massive player. He's currently playing in a two bob league in a two bob team so at LFC, he'd be, massive.

All in my humble opinion of course. {Ed007's Note - All opinions welcome, humble or otherwise}

27 Apr 2011 18:43:15
This is 100% true as it has been confirmed to me by someone, Liverpool aren't interested in John Terry.
You heard it here first.
Has anyone heard this or any similar rumours about who we aren't signing next season?
I think it may be a shorter list.

Sir Kenny
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You sir, need to prepare yourself to not use that name anymore, it is being readied for a King!

-Red Socks

27 Apr 2011 18:40:25
Some day LFC will have to feild a first 11 team without Gerrard or Carragher.
The loss of these 2 influential players was always going to hit LFC hard as they were seen by many as irreplaceable.
Liverpools current demise could be a result of the Carragher+Gerrard era coming to an end.

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I would have agreed with this a few years ago, but one thing we learned this year is that sometimes you are better off without your 'influential' players. The problem with them is that sometimes they command too much attention from the opposition as well as from their own teammates. A balanced team does not focus on one individual as was the case with our former number 9. His current struggles are mainly due to the fact that his current teammates do not feel they need to pass him the ball whenever he makes a semblace of a run. Stevie has also a tendency to force the issue and attempt to finish himself instead of passing the ball off. I agree that Jamie and Steven will be hard to replace, but the club will go on. Even Barcelona (who pass the ball more than any other team in the world) could achieve great success without Messi. If demise there is; it is / will be due to too many mediocre signings rather than the loss of one or two players.

Canadian Fan

27 Apr 2011 18:36:43
27 Apr 2011 18:04:40
{Ed002's Note - I would not be surprised to see Benzema leave; but much depends on Carlo Ancelotti once he settles in Madrid. I will let you know if there is any more news.}

Sorry, Ed, not sure if this is out of context.
Do you expect Carlo Ancelotti to be the next manager of Madrid?

Thanks
Stu

{Ed002's Note - I think there is a very good chance. This year or next.}

I'd say next year they say mourinho's
Team will be stronger next year
1 Players reach there peek
2 Real Have signed 2 Players Already an will get another 2 in the summer 4players altogether
G-Man

27 Apr 2011 18:37:54
27 Apr 2011 18:34:12
This is 100% true as it has been confirmed to me by someone, Liverpool aren't interested in John Terry.
You heard it here first.
Has anyone heard this or any similar rumours about who we aren't signing next season?
I think it may be a shorter list.
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Wow that's a suprise first he doesn't fit the criteria and why for the love of god would he move north hes a london lad you idiot

Simon the red
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I think sarcasm may be lost on you Simon

27 Apr 2011 18:31:36
Ed 002 are you a chelsea supporter because i read what you wrote if so why are you here and not on chelsea rumour page no offence

Simon the red {Ed007's Note - All Ed's are allowed to edit any page that has a post waiting, it helps the site move along quicker, except poor old me, I'm not allowed near the Rangers page lol}
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I am surprised you are allowed on the Blackpool page, with all of the kind words you have about Mr Adam and his sister lol. {Ed007's Note - They deserve it lol}

27 Apr 2011 18:34:12
This is 100% true as it has been confirmed to me by someone, Liverpool aren't interested in John Terry.
You heard it here first.
Has anyone heard this or any similar rumours about who we aren't signing next season?
I think it may be a shorter list.
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Wow that's a suprise first he doesn't fit the criteria and why for the love of god would he move north hes a london lad you idiot

Simon the red

27 Apr 2011 18:23:19
This is 100% true as it has been confirmed to me by someone, Liverpool aren't interested in John Terry.
You heard it here first.
Has anyone heard this or any similar rumours about who we aren't signing next season?
I think it may be a shorter list.

Sir Kenny

27 Apr 2011 18:25:41
Possible line up next season

= = = = =Reina= = = = =

Johnson= Kjaer= Agger= Pranjic

= = = = =Lucas= = = = =

= =Gerrard= = = Meireles= =

= = =Suarez= = Niang= = =

= = = = =Carrol= = = = =

27 Apr 2011 18:23:06
Ed 002 are you a chelsea supporter because i read what you wrote if so why are you here and not on chelsea rumour page no offence

Simon the red {Ed007's Note - All Ed's are allowed to edit any page that has a post waiting, it helps the site move along quicker, except poor old me, I'm not allowed near the Rangers page lol}

27 Apr 2011 18:17:37
Some day LFC will have to feild a first 11 team without Gerrard or Carragher.
The loss of these 2 influential players was always going to hit LFC hard as they were seen by many as irreplaceable.
Liverpools current demise could be a result of the Carragher+Gerrard era coming to an end.

27 Apr 2011 18:10:16
People are joking about Barton aren't they? The lad is simply bad news. To say he has calmed down must be a wind up, just off the top of my head i remember seeing him punch Pedersen, and the way he acted when we played Newcastle earlier this season was embarrassing. I hope some of our players give him a welcome that he won't forget on sunday, so that he never wants to come back.

Also on a non Liverpool matter did anyone see Pep Guardiola lose it a little in his press conference, it seems Mourinho has really got under his skin. As much as i want Madrid to win the whole thing can you imagine the "special one's" ego if he wins the Champions League with three different clubs, he might not be able to fit his head back in Stamford Bridge lol.

always a red

27 Apr 2011 18:08:14
Would love hamsik for our marquee signing 25 mil anyone?
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What is it with this fixation of a marque signing. I would rather we buy the right players for the team, I could not care less how much they cost, as long as they improve the team, and enables us to challenge for honours next season.
And that does not include Joey Barton, he is a low life thug, Please check out some of his actions on "you tube" or read about his criminal record, and you want this idiot at our great club. Ross

27 Apr 2011 18:04:55
On the subject of Phil Jones/ possible targets for the defence, does anyone know how Ayala is getting on?
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On the official LFC site there is a thread posted. There is a link to the Derby forum where this exact question was posed by a LFC fan. Looks like we got a serious player here in Ayala. May still be a year away but he's close. Mostly positive feedback on there but unless you see him regularly it's hard to tell and it is Championship footie.

27 Apr 2011 18:02:43
I think Adebayor will sign myself . Would you be able to get back to me on the other one Ed
An with Adebayor signing do you think Benzema will leave
Cheers Ed
G-Man

{Ed002's Note - I would not be surprised to see Benzema leave; but much depends on Carlo Ancelotti once he settles in Madrid. I will let you know if there is any more news.}

Sorry for butting in ed but what do you mean ? is carlo goin to real ?

{Ed002's Note - He may just be.}

27 Apr 2011 17:52:00
Adebayor and Llorente/ Rooney/ Barrios are Real's signings.

27 Apr 2011 17:52:09
ARE YOU SERIOUS? BARTON? im embarrassed to be associated with these people even considering the signing of Joey Barton. Im para-phrasing here, but someones said he had a similar 'past as suarez and carroll.' A bit of an understatement if you ask me. Do Luis and Andy beat the seven shades out of the public just for looking in his direction? Has everybody forgot the CCTV footage of him knocking hell out of that man whilst intoxicated? On the streets of liverpool no less! That is even before you take into consideration his on pitch antics. I can hear their inner-monologues now, 'bbut he has matured, he has grown up.' HE IS 28! If it takes you 28 years to realise assualt is 'frowned upon' you are rotten to the core. A tiger can't change its stripes. I would not welcome him to the city nevermind to wear a red shirt. He is also pretty average with the ball at his feet, we have better players in the squad. At newcastle he shines because he is in an average squad. I hope it is a spate of man u fans or chelsea fans that are carrying this rumour on as a joke, god forbid any reds fans seriously interested, has the s*n gone to your heads?

Red or dead confused.

27 Apr 2011 17:52:38
27 Apr 2011 17:08:46
Hi all ed's i don't know about you lot but the idea of
barton and i know he's been trouble in t past but he's
seamed to have calmed down a bit, i mean he's constantly fouled and not biting anymore he's been tested all season and now getting better and better at crossing, knows corrol like the back of his hand, he
would love to play for the shirt and we put all are trust into carroll and suarez both who have similar past to barton i know people will say they don't but their records for offenses look pretty similar to me.kenny would get the best out of him also, being the man he is
and not to high in wages lots of plusses some minuses
to but worthy of consideration.

aintree dave

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Suarez and Carroll never intentionally ran over a civilian's leg with their car, or almost caused their teammate to go blind because they punched them so hard, or have a brother who kills people, or criticised every manager they've ever had, or publicly insulted Stevie G, or punched a player on live TV in front of millions.

Martin

27 Apr 2011 17:52:49
{Ed002's Note - but much depends on Carlo Ancelotti once he settles in Madrid. I will let you know if there is any more news.}

Ed what do you mean by the above message.
Is Ancelotti leaving for Spain next year
If so witch team
Cheers Ed
G-Man

{Ed002's Note - He may just be the Real Madrid Manager next season.}

27 Apr 2011 17:54:40
{Ed002's Note - I would not be surprised to see Benzema leave; but much depends on Carlo Ancelotti once he settles in Madrid. I will let you know if there is any more news.}

How does Ancelotti come into the discussion?????

{Ed002's Note - He may just be the Real Madrid Manager next season. I thought I had mentioned it before. Oh well. just don't tell anyone.}

27 Apr 2011 17:57:11
Cahill
Vertogen
Enrique
Adam
Johnson
Payet
Benzema

These would be fantastic signings

27 Apr 2011 17:49:52
If I cud pick my 4 players who I believe wud bring us back to the top I wud go for;
Sturridge
Kompany
Adam Johnson
Matuidi
These 4 played wud give us better balance, I believe Martin Kelly will be england centreback one day with Cahill and will be formidable, I believe in flanaghan and Robinson but have my doubts over skrtle hence the need for a world class defender of kompanys ilk. Sturridge is a great talent and I think a.johnson given a run of games will scare the he'll out of any defence in Europe, only thing is this will never happen. . . Or cud it? Cud we actually tempt players like Johnson and company away from sh***y?

27 Apr 2011 17:46:53
Hi ed i read earlier that masherano won't come back, i think he will as he isn't getting a game over xavi and iniesta, although papers suggest man u want him? i think he'd want to come back to lfc, do you agree?

27 Apr 2011 17:47:09
If Spearing did go out on loan, we would have to get 2 mids at least, as Poulsen, Spearing and Aquilani would be gone.

So 2 LW, 2 CM, RW, ST, LB, CB is what we would need.

27 Apr 2011 17:19:01
Liverpool are after phil jones of blackburn and ezequiel lavezzi so the papers say.
bit slow on the uptake i posted this a month ago

MYSTIC RED"

I honestly can't see the Lavezzi link being true. Surely he'd want to be a regular rather than a third striker and is far too similar in overall game (though poorer) than Suarez. For exactly the same reason i think all the talk of Aguero, even if he wasn't on monumental wages and wanted by clubs that can offer CL straight away, is far-fetched. We'll likely be looking for an up-and-coming forward who'll readily accept being used as cover, then we'll be sorted for strikers now Kuyt is taking a central role when necessary.

I still think the big money will go on established wingers, we don't want youngsters in those positions who'll block the passage of those we already have but need the finished article sooner rather than later. Of course i could just be talking out of my proverbial on a slow Wednesday afternoon though.
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On the subject of Phil Jones/ possible targets for the defence, does anyone know how Ayala is getting on?

If you think Lavezzi is poor in a striker role you have obviously never seen him play but i think he would be our left winger if he came that's a strong position for him

27 Apr 2011 17:21:03
All this banter/ rumors about Young imo are going to come to nothing. Young is Aston Villa's best player and without him, they're team is full of carp players.
These's are the people I'd like to see come in and Go out!
In Comers:
C.Adam
Payet
Mareux(You know who i mean. ) )
P.Jones
Thorgan.
Most of all the rumors, I'd like but I'd dissapprove of Young and Barton
Now for Outs:
J.Cole
Johanovic
Sotio
Irwin
Agger(I think It's our time to cash on him)
Steven Darby

27 Apr 2011 17:33:19
I don't think Joey Barton to sign, my dad said xabi alonsos ment to be singing? is this true? {Ed002's Note - Not at this time.}
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How do you know Ed? I mean he could be singing YNWA right now

27 Apr 2011 17:33:45
27 Apr 2011 17:05:27
DALGLISH is set to rebuff his approach for MARIO GOMEZ with a £25m offer

REDMAN

Think you might need to look into the definition of rebuff.

27 Apr 2011 17:13:19
I don't think Joey Barton to sign, my dad said xabi alonsos ment to be singing? is this true? {Ed002's Note - Not at this time.}

27 Apr 2011 17:08:46
Hi all ed's i don't know about you lot but the idea of
barton and i know he's been trouble in t past but he's
seamed to have calmed down a bit, i mean he's constantly fouled and not biting anymore he's been tested all season and now getting better and better at crossing, knows corrol like the back of his hand, he
would love to play for the shirt and we put all are trust into carroll and suarez both who have similar past to barton i know people will say they don't but their records for offenses look pretty similar to me.kenny would get the best out of him also, being the man he is
and not to high in wages lots of plusses some minuses
to but worthy of consideration.

aintree dave

27 Apr 2011 17:07:45
Team come august:-

- - - - - - - - - - -reina- - - - - - - - - - - - - kelly- - - - p.jones- - - - skretal- - -johnson- - - - - - - - - lucas- - - - - meireles- - - - - - - -kuyt- - - - - - - -suarez- - - - - - - - -payet- - - - - - - - - - - carroll- - - - - - - - - - - - -
SUBS
carragher
gerrard
robinson
flanagan
bojan
maxi
soto
sturage
INS
sturage-12m
bojan- loan
payet- 9m
p.jones- 12m
a.barton- 2m
c.thomas- 1m
OUTS
cole- 3m
poulson- 2m
aquilani- 12m
ngog- 4m
jovanovic- 2m
konk- 1m
shelvey- loan
agger- 6m
suso- loan
insua- 4m
el zar- 2m

27 Apr 2011 16:59:04
We don't want ribery, ugly gits worse than neville, would spoil the team photo, jimmybosun,

did he manage to stay out of prison?
mikey

{Ed002's Note - That has not been completely resolved yet. This is one of the reasons the Liverpool fans should stop thinking so much about their "near done deal" in Benzema.}

27 Apr 2011 16:36:51
Thorgan hazard has NOT been scouted, the lad and younger brother is off to spurs! its been doing the rounds on the rumour/ banter pages for some time now, sorry guys

27 Apr 2011 16:26:13
"27 Apr 2011 15:14:43
Liverpool are after phil jones of blackburn and ezequiel lavezzi so the papers say.
bit slow on the uptake i posted this a month ago

MYSTIC RED"

I honestly can't see the Lavezzi link being true. Surely he'd want to be a regular rather than a third striker and is far too similar in overall game (though poorer) than Suarez. For exactly the same reason i think all the talk of Aguero, even if he wasn't on monumental wages and wanted by clubs that can offer CL straight away, is far-fetched. We'll likely be looking for an up-and-coming forward who'll readily accept being used as cover, then we'll be sorted for strikers now Kuyt is taking a central role when necessary.

I still think the big money will go on established wingers, we don't want youngsters in those positions who'll block the passage of those we already have but need the finished article sooner rather than later. Of course i could just be talking out of my proverbial on a slow Wednesday afternoon though.

On the subject of Phil Jones/ possible targets for the defence, does anyone know how Ayala is getting on?

27 Apr 2011 16:15:45
27 Apr 2011 15:51:33
{Ed001's Note - I have no idea, personally I will not have him on my TV, he said some highly offensive things to me at a mutual friend's wedding. I will not have that spam being paid his wages at my expense.}. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - who is this you are talking about Ed?? If you want to say {Ed002's Note - My understanding is that it is Gary Neville.}
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27 Apr 2011 16:08:27
Gary Cahill, Ashley Young, Jack Wilshere, Gareth Bale, Connor Wickham, Wilfried Zaha and Jose Enrique to sign for LFC this summer.

27 Apr 2011 16:05:22
Would love hamsik for our marquee signing 25 mil anyone?

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Please mate, ill have 25 million if youve got it spare. .

Bob Loblaw

27 Apr 2011 15:45:01
{Ed002's Note - There is clearly interest in Ashley Young, Dmitri Payet and Sylvain Marveaux.}

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Hi Ed. My Manc mates are very confident that Young has agreed to join Utd and that the cry baby will be going to either Inter or Real. Heard anything on that? Seems Nani not playing that much either or late.

{Ed002's Note - I have heard nothing but unconfirmed speculation about Young joining Manchester United. I did not understand the next part of your comment.}

27 Apr 2011 15:51:05
Arsenal are willing to sell fabregas for 35mill. and i know its 90 % certain that if he leaves he will join barcelona , but can we put a cheeky bid for him. i know its wishful thinking but who are we without wishes. And even nasri is running in to his last year and he is not that old , skillful too. Liverpool should consider him.

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Fabregas is only leaving to go to his childhood club to fufill his dream in his native country if he was not wanting to go to Barca he would happilly stat at Arsenal - Mc

27 Apr 2011 15:51:33
{Ed001's Note - I have no idea, personally I will not have him on my TV, he said some highly offensive things to me at a mutual friend's wedding. I will not have that spam being paid his wages at my expense.}. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - who is this you are talking about Ed?? If you want to say {Ed002's Note - My understanding is that it is Gary Neville.}

27 Apr 2011 15:52:42
Come September. .
Reina
Johnson Kelly Agger Cissokho
Lucas
Meireles Gerrard
Hulk Carroll Suarez

Ashley young will also be purchased and rotated in the attacking mid and wide roles.
Cissokho 12m
Hulk 28m
A.Young 16m
. .there will also probably be a large amount of investment into youth.

27 Apr 2011 15:56:39
My predicted team for next season. .

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FLANNAGAN- - - KELLY- - - AGGER- - - JOHNSON

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- - - GERRARD- - - - - - - - - - - MEIRELES- - - - -

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RED WILLY

27 Apr 2011 15:57:30
Ed, who realistically could Liverpool buy in the summer

Cheers {Ed002's Note - The pages are littered with realistic options. A couple of days ago a long list was provided. I recommend that.}

27 Apr 2011 15:47:22
Does that mean he's signing for Chelski then Ed?

MUSHROOM

{Ed002's Note - Let's hope so.}
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You're no fun! I thought this was a banter page? How am I supposed to respond to that, spoil sport?

MUSHROOM ;0)

27 Apr 2011 15:39:09
{Ed002's Note - As a Chelsea supporter I should of course say yes. However, I would not wish him on any decent club.}
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Does that mean he's signing for Chelski then Ed?

MUSHROOM

{Ed002's Note - Let's hope so.}

27 Apr 2011 15:32:37
This will be the team, come august:

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Johnson- - - -Kelly- - - - -Agger- - - Enrique
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- Young- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Gerrard-
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- - - - - - Carroll- - - - - -Suarez- - - - -

spearing, kuyt, Jones, shelvey, kyrigiakos, etc.

27 Apr 2011 15:27:41
27 Apr 2011 15:07:09
I think we need a large defensive clear out come the summer, with at least 5 defenders shown the door. Soto, Agger, Skrtel, Aurelio and obviously Konchesky. Whilst I think Agger is an excellent defender he is injured far too often. Defensive partnerships are built on understanding and consistency, we simply can't get any with Agger. The same goes for Aurelio. He is an very good left back on his day, but 95% of his days he spends on the treatment table. Soto too slow and cumbersome. Skrtel can't do anything without giving a freekick away, and the less said about Konchesky the better.
I would like to see Kelly played at centre half next season, with either Cahill or P.Jones brought in to play alongside him. I would like to see Ayala recalled from loan to act as a backup with Carra. At LBhope we bring in Baines
The likes of Barton, Adam, Larsson, Etc, should otten about. With all due respect we already have more than enough average players who do an effective job for us (Spearing, Lucas, Kuyt).
I hope we sign Hulk, Payet, Dzsudzs k and Young as our attacking players.

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I agree on all things except Skrtel. . been one of the better players second half of the season under Kenny and Steve Clarke.

Someties does make unnecessary tackles but usually fairly okay in the box.

27 Apr 2011 15:07:09
I think we need a large defensive clear out come the summer, with at least 5 defenders shown the door. Soto, Agger, Skrtel, Aurelio and obviously Konchesky. Whilst I think Agger is an excellent defender he is injured far too often. Defensive partnerships are built on understanding and consistency, we simply can't get any with Agger. The same goes for Aurelio. He is an very good left back on his day, but 95% of his days he spends on the treatment table. Soto too slow and cumbersome. Skrtel can't do anything without giving a freekick away, and the less said about Konchesky the better.
I would like to see Kelly played at centre half next season, with either Cahill or P.Jones brought in to play alongside him. I would like to see Ayala recalled from loan to act as a backup with Carra. At LBhope we bring in Baines
The likes of Barton, Adam, Larsson, Etc, should otten about. With all due respect we already have more than enough average players who do an effective job for us (Spearing, Lucas, Kuyt).
I hope we sign Hulk, Payet, Dzsudzs k and Young as our attacking players.

Tommy

27 Apr 2011 15:05:41
Even ED007 would have to agree that a certain Mr Adam from Blackpool is a better option! ! !
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I would rather have Charlie Adam's sister playing for us (not with us) than Joey Barton.

27 Apr 2011 15:05:48
Hey Ed,

We all know that liverpool require a winger or two to help support and get the best out of carrol, however, what kind of winger(s) will KK consider? Will it be the goalscoring creative types such as Juan Mata, Ashley Young or will it be the 'beat a man and whip it in type' such as Matt Jarvis, Jesus Navas, Stewart Downing? I prefer the goalscoring creative type as you get more out of them and the whole team looks more threatening from every angle. What do you think?

Kam, YNWA {Ed002's Note - There is clearly interest in Ashley Young, Dmitri Payet and Sylvain Marveaux.}

27 Apr 2011 15:04:19
Yeh ur rite ed it is the whole idea but mocking players appearance's, shooting people views down in a flash and basically just being his usual annoying 'blair mayne' self. always up to mischeif and waiting for someone to bite so he can have a go or belittle some poor unfortunate kid im just not a fan of his ed and that'll be all.
wouldn't it be funny if are old number 9 was imogens bit on the slide? respected family man? bad dip in form? change of scenery. to london? hmm. JG {Ed001's Note - it's not Owen.}

ed ur hanging round with blair too long! ha ha wat am i gonna do about ratboy ed? its burning holes in me. JG {Ed001's Note - I have no idea, personally I will not have him on my TV, he said some highly offensive things to me at a mutual friend's wedding. I will not have that scum being paid his wages at my expense.}
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As i keep saying mate if you don't like my posts then don't read them. To be honest JG i can't ever remember reading a post of yours since the whole time i've been here. Says it all really mate epecially when i read most of the posts on here and the JG ones don't seem to stick out.

In short mate I DON'T GIVE A TOSS!

Blair Mayne YNWA

Ps. Thanks for reading my posts anyway JG. At least someone is.

27 Apr 2011 15:01:48
I don't care what ever the hell 'the. . . . .dz' or whatever his name says - there is no way Barton will be coming to LFC! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

Maybe Barton himself is this turdz bloke. He is after all a little turd.

27 Apr 2011 15:01:51
27 Apr 2011 00:52:07
We need another sammi hypia is what we need!

totally agree mate, we should try and get him as coach
when he's available

aintree dave

27 Apr 2011 14:52:50
Im not sure what people have against Cahill I watched him against Arsenal (which is probably the hardest team to defend against) and he played great and made some Carragher-esque tackles - Mc {Ed001's Note - he can't pass, his main feature is his ability to hoof it up to Davies from any part of the defensive third. I would rather we didn't move for him.

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Carragher can't pass it either ed and he did ok. We don't need a team of xavi alonsos ed. Its ok to have a couple of no nonsense defenders. He also scores from set pieces ed which is more than carra ever did.

kopfiend 1978 ynwa

27 Apr 2011 14:40:15
I sincerely hope that this Barton stuff is nothing but spursports usual made up sensationalism. He has no place at Anfield, even if he was actually as good as he thinks he is. A spiteful troublemaker who I wouldn't wish on any team, never mind the glorious reds. No. No. No.
Newtydreads

27 Apr 2011 14:37:31
I don't really know enough about him to comment, but he was involved in the Suarez deal, so far so good for us! but my main point is that the St Etienne Chairman Bernard Caiazzo says he is hacked off because he didn't sign Koscielny, well in my book that puts his decision making on players up a notch because he is carp! ! ( I know he was probably thinking about the profit it has made but if it is his player judgement, I agree I wouldn't sign him either!) {Ed002's Note - Keep in mind that this is the Chairman of a mid-table St-Etienne speaking. And the money is a key issue for many French sides.}

Hi ED002, my comments were meant to be taken 'Tongue in cheek' as it was more of a dig at Arsenal paying that amount for what I consider a poor player! ! I take your comments on board out the mid table club and money though, and as I said I am unsure on Commolli as I know little about him, but will bow to your considerable knowledge on the subjects than mine(not hard actually as I don't know much really!)

27 Apr 2011 14:35:08
Would love hamsik for our marquee signing 25 mil anyone?

27 Apr 2011 14:27:45
{Ed002's Note - I am with you on this but we are seeing posts in support of the player as well. Strangely, a number of them are quite abusive.}

Ahh but surely they are all opposing fans support?!?!

{Ed002's Note - Not at all. If you go back a day or two look for **e*****'s posts on the subject.}

God sake, we get people moaning about average players not improving the team and people want Joey Barton, a below average player with loads of baggage! I give in! Even ED007 would have to agree that a certain Mr Adam from Blackpool is a better option! ! !

27 Apr 2011 14:29:23
"We lost the chance to make a lot of money, too, when Damien refused to sign Laurent Koscielny, for whom [Arsenal boss Arsene] Wenger paid more than 12m [£10.2m].

"Koscielny was in the Second Division with Tours, whose manager used to play for us. He said we should sign him. He'd cost only 1.5m [£1.27m].

"Damien told me that, if you signed Second Division players, you ended up with a Second Division team. So the player went to Lorient and made them a fortune instead.

Arsenal paid about 8m too much for him imo

27 Apr 2011 14:12:57
Hi again, I knew there was something else I was going to ask!

Everybody seems to think that Kenny etc was at Blackburn game the other night to look at Phil Jones, could it in fact be anybody else from either side that they were looking at???

What are your thoughts/ knowledge on this??

TA

{Ed002's Note - It would be conjecture, nothing more.}

Your conjecture is still better than most of the made up rubbish on here! hehe! but understand why you don't want to comment as probably you will receive a load of abuse if not agreed with!

27 Apr 2011 14:16:19
Adam Morgan has scored a bunch of goals for the reserves and U18 this year. In my eyes, one of the best prospects in LFC. Ed, you reckon he'll be given some time with the first team next year? Thanks for answers :) {Ed002's Note - I think he is still too young to see regularly but perhaps a cameo or two, perhaps even a few months on loan to get some experience.}

27 Apr 2011 14:17:31
Hi ed's just a quick question about the financial rules that are coming into play! i know clubs have to start living within their means so to speak but could we use the £50 mill we got for torres as investment in new players and say that the owners payed for suarez and carroll out of thier own pocket??? or am i just talking rubbish? hope we can!

Daryll {Ed002's Note - No, it doesn't work like that. Sorry. However, no one is going to have problems with spending this summer.}

27 Apr 2011 14:18:14
Hi ed, im not gonna ask you if joey barton rumours ar true, but i must ask you would you like to see him at liverpool??? he is a very good player, did have his problems with his temper but nonetheless is a very good player. . i for one would love to see hi at liverpool.

{Ed002's Note - As a Chelsea supporter I should of course say yes. However, I would not wish him on any decent club.}

27 Apr 2011 14:11:24
27 Apr 2011 13:30:46
However silva believes he made wrong choice in joining them and kk is preparing a 30m package plus glen to prize them away

So with Tevez, Balotelli, Silva & Johnson costing City about £80million to bring in, and a £20million bid for Richards being refused in January; this package you're talking about must be worth £100million at least? Had no idea "glen" was worth £70million, (thats £100m - £30m in case I've lost you already mate). Even in fantasy footy this is ridiculous! ! Sort it out!

Ryan 'O

I think if you read it properly you'll notice he's talking about silva and nobody else. Sort it out Ryan lad! An I'd rather spend 15 mil on dzsudzsak than 30 mil plus Glen Johnson anyway. Which I've heard is pretty nailed on

Read the last line of his post again. This supposed deal is to prize THEM away, which gives the impression that all the players mentioned were involved. Anyway, no harm done. Agree on Dzsudzsak by the way, but how we're gonna make a song for him I wouldn't know!

Ryan 'O

27 Apr 2011 14:07:01
{Ed002's Note - I am with you on this but we are seeing posts in support of the player as well. Strangely, a number of them are quite abusive.}

Ahh but surely they are all opposing fans support?!?!

{Ed002's Note - Not at all. If you go back a day or two look for **e*****'s posts on the subject.}

27 Apr 2011 14:08:16
I think every one of us that read these pages regularly have seen this before, I think ed 01 {ED002 actually} questioned the decision to appiont him when it first happened and gave some good reasons aswell. I think a massive question mark will be above comolli's head until he proves himself consistantly. I know the spurs fans who got some good players from were still glad to see the back of him, however I don't think comolli will enjoy such a free role at the club as he did in france as I think KK has at least some input into signings. . time will tell but one thing I know is that comolli won't be afforded allot of time to get things right and the pressures on. There has been some good articles in footballing press on this very subject, worth a read, google should bring up quite a few.
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sorry, ed 02, credit were its due. {Ed002's Note - I remember the damage he did in France very well.}

27 Apr 2011 14:04:53
Possible team for next year

Reina
Kelly Carragher Agger Baines
Gerrard Defour
Johnson Payet
Suarez
Carroll

Subs: Gulasci, Adam, Dann, Marveaux, Kuyt, Aurelio, Lucas

I know we're looking for another striker, but I can't see a top player joining to sit on the bench. Ed, do you reckon KK might go for a 3 man backline to accomodate a 3 man front line as a regular feature next season? If we sign Hulk, Benzema or some one at that level, could you see them sitting on the bench?

Ulsterpool

{Ed002's Note - 3-4-3 is unlikely to be used by Liverpool.}

27 Apr 2011 14:06:37
{Ed002's Note - I'll get shot down again for this, but I don't see Fabregas moving to Anfield.}

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ed you shouldnt get shot down for this, youre absoulutley right, there probably a better chance of us signing hazard or sanchez than there is of fabregas, which is about 0.

27 Apr 2011 14:03:15
Hi again, I knew there was something else I was going to ask!

Everybody seems to think that Kenny etc was at Blackburn game the other night to look at Phil Jones, could it in fact be anybody else from either side that they were looking at???

What are your thoughts/ knowledge on this??

TA

{Ed002's Note - It would be conjecture, nothing more.}

27 Apr 2011 14:01:32
From when Comolli joind Liverpool:

St Etienne co-chairman Bernard Caiazzo has sent out a warning to Liverpool that Damien Comolli proved to be detrimental to the French club.

Comolli left the Ligue 1 side to be appointed as the Reds' new director of football strategy. Liverpool are hoping he will unearth for them talents like Gareth Bale, whom he took to Tottenham Hotspur.

But his former employers across the Channel have a very negative view of Comolli's accomplishments, or rather the lack of them, during his time with them.

"Damien spent 22 million [£18.7m] of our money on seven players in summer of last year. Only one is a first-team regular now, " Caiazzo told The News of the World.

"We gave him the keys to our club and are now in financial difficulties while trying to make free transfers."

"We are not crying into our handkerchiefs.

"You need some humility in football and Damien was convinced he was right 100 per cent of the time. There was never any question of dialogue.

"Damien enjoyed total power in his first year with us. His was the last word on all transfers and that is how he wanted it.

"The manager at the time, Alain Perrin, had not even seen some of the players he was given. Damien was his boss."

However, Caiazzo insists that despite failing to sign the kind of players that Les Verts needed, Comolli spurned the chance to sign Laurent Koscielny for 1.5m [£1.27m]. The defender was recently transferred to Arsenal for a sizeable fee.

Caiazzo said: "His powers were much reduced in January after the failure of his transfer policy the previous summer - and he was not pleased.

"I would have fired him then but my co-chairman defended him for months, even when results were poor.

"I know he sees Damien's departure as something of a personal betrayal. It was a mistake bringing him back to the club.

"We do not have money to throw around and the players he signed for us have lost at least 30 per cent of their value.

"We lost the chance to make a lot of money, too, when Damien refused to sign Laurent Koscielny, for whom [Arsenal boss Arsene] Wenger paid more than 12m [£10.2m].

"Koscielny was in the Second Division with Tours, whose manager used to play for us. He said we should sign him. He'd cost only 1.5m [£1.27m].

"Damien told me that, if you signed Second Division players, you ended up with a Second Division team. So the player went to Lorient and made them a fortune instead.

"My own view of Damien is he favours size and strength as the qualities he goes for first. Perhaps, he will do better with more money at his disposal at Liverpool than he did with us."

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I think every one of us that read these pages regularly have seen this before, I think ed 01 {ED002 actually} questioned the decision to appiont him when it first happened and gave some good reasons aswell. I think a massive question mark will be above comolli's head until he proves himself consistantly. I know the spurs fans who got some good players from were still glad to see the back of him, however I don't think comolli will enjoy such a free role at the club as he did in france as I think KK has at least some input into signings. . time will tell but one thing I know is that comolli won't be afforded allot of time to get things right and the pressures on. There has been some good articles in footballing press on this very subject, worth a read, google should bring up quite a few.

27 Apr 2011 14:02:20
Joey Barton Ed? Surely too old and most probley a smokescreen for someone else coming in?? Keep the press guessing (and us fans lol)

Lee73

{Ed002's Note - I don't see him as a viable option either. But not a smokescreen.}

27 Apr 2011 13:57:49
Hey Ed001 why don't you like Joey Barton?? {Ed002's Note - I think he was perfectly clear in his response.}

27 Apr 2011 13:58:29
Hi Eds,

with ref to the below;

{Ed002's Note - It is nothing to do with the owners of Liverpool. If the club are interested in Joey Barton, as **e***** has been telling us for months, then you need to take it up with Mr Dalglish.}

As you have stated before it is Commoli who is held responsible for the signings and that FSG have a specific objective for future signings, this surely won't happen on a million reasons, apart from all the other baggage that goes with him, he isn't that good anyway, and the reasoning about he created alot of goals for Andy Carroll is a ludicrous one because that would mean that any player we sign in future it means we have to buy their main provider also!
This is definately a rumour I hope doesn't come true!

{Ed002's Note - I am with you on this but we are seeing posts in support of the player as well. Strangely, a number of them are quite abusive.}

27 Apr 2011 13:51:40
{Ed002's Note - I would be surprised if Joey Barton moved to Anfield. It would be interesting to see what the reaction would have been if it were proposed under Roy Hodgson.}

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Ed we get it. . were all b*****ds cos we didn't like roy hodgson. and KK can pretty much get away with anything. . Would you want roy at chelsea, probably not, and with good reason, its not hes a bad bloke its just the footballs dull and the reults may have got better once he had bought the right players for that system but we didn't have the time and theres a big chance we'd be fighting relegation now and in any case the football style would be the same. Im not sure if you watch allot of liverpool but have a chat with ed 01 I bet he will tell you that as liverpool fan the football is better under KK. the last time we played football like this was roy evans, and we may not have won much but it was an entertaing game to watch.

27 Apr 2011 13:48:57
{Ed001's Note - he is a toffee and he is scum regardless of who he supports. That lad would have been locked away with his brother a long time ago if he had not been a footballer.}

met him once on one of my flights, what a waste of air he is, nasty piece of work.

mikey

27 Apr 2011 13:38:43
27 Apr 2011 12:24:49
Arsenal are willing to sell fabregas for 35mill. and i know its 90 % certain that if he leaves he will join barcelona , but can we put a cheeky bid for him. i know its wishful thinking but who are we without wishes. And even nasri is running in to his last year and he is not that old , skillful too. Liverpool should consider him.

what do you say ed?
Aji

{Ed002's Note - I'll get shot down again for this, but I don't see Fabregas moving to Anfield.}

Cesc Fibreglass stated only last week in 'that' interview Wenger said was taken out of context: 'I will never sign for another English team, that is for certain'.

27 Apr 2011 13:39:37
{Ed001's Note - the club would still have its profits to use to buy players, it would just mean the owners could not dip into their pockets for more players for a couple of years.}

so owners can only invest up to 45M euro every three year period?

JSR5-YNWA {Ed002's Note - Broadly, yes. If the rules are followed.}

27 Apr 2011 13:14:02
{Ed002's Note - I have no idea how they are getting on. For any transfers a case will need to be put to the board, probably Tom Werner, for approval so it is not a case of who has more say as such. But the bottom line is that responsibility rests with Comolli. In the past (at St-Et) this has proven problematic.}

Wenger and 'arry hate the man, but, to the humble eye of a supporter, he seems to be doing his job fine. what did he do at St-Et that was problematic?

JSR5-YNWA

{Ed002's Note - At St-Etienne he recruited players without any reference to the coaching staff at all. In one case the first the coach know of the players was when they showed up for training. It was a disaster and the head coach Alain Perrin left. When Comolli moved to Liverpool Bernard Caiazzo issued a stark warning about Comolli that should be heeded by all.}

27 Apr 2011 13:30:46
However silva believes he made wrong choice in joining them and kk is preparing a 30m package plus glen to prize them away

So with Tevez, Balotelli, Silva & Johnson costing City about �£80million to bring in, and a �£20million bid for Richards being refused in January; this package you're talking about must be worth �£100million at least? Had no idea "glen" was worth �£70million, (thats �£100m - �£30m in case I've lost you already mate). Even in fantasy footy this is ridiculous! ! Sort it out!

Ryan 'O

I think if you read it properly you'll notice he's talking about silva and nobody else. Sort it out Ryan lad! An I'd rather spend 15 mil on dzsudzsak than 30 mil plus Glen Johnson anyway. Which I've heard is pretty nailed on

27 Apr 2011 13:18:01
{Ed002's Note - I would be surprised if Joey Barton moved to Anfield. It would be interesting to see what the reaction would have been if it were proposed under Roy Hodgson.}why would you be surprised to see that? would he not relish the opportunity because he's born red isn't he? {Ed001's Note - he is a toffee and he is scum regardless of who he supports. That lad would have been locked away with his brother a long time ago if he had not been a footballer.}

27 Apr 2011 13:20:37
{This would leave a taxable profit of £10M and finally a profit of £6M after taxes have been paid.

However, for the purposes of the new Financial Fair Play rules, the amount the club can then spend on buying players is the £6M profit plus a further £10M in excluded costs (the costs associated with improving the stadium and interest payments on existing debts) making £16M plus the owners may supplement this from their own pockets (or a cash stockpile they may have) to the extent of a maximum of 45M (about £37M) in any three year period as mentioned above.}

hiya ed, so does this mean that (assuming we are in the time of financial fair play) we went out and bought at 37M quid player, we won't be able to spend ANY money on players for the next 3 years? or can we, but only with the money gained with player sales. as an economics major, this sounds awful for clubs. cheers

JSR5-YNWA {Ed001's Note - the club would still have its profits to use to buy players, it would just mean the owners could not dip into their pockets for more players for a couple of years.}

27 Apr 2011 13:11:51
27 Apr 2011 12:44:05
To blizzard with regards to thorgan hazard, its on this sites history that he is coming over to spurs in the summer, don't know much about the deal all i understand is hes coming, there have been about four posts that i know of with regards to his arrival, don't know if you have picked up the name from one of the posts and used it?

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I think you'll find that's our resident Spud on his deluded ramblings. A few months ago Eden Hazard said his brother, Thorgan, had always been better than him when they werekids - this led to our Spud and his "B-I-L" (?) to conclude that he was a dead-cert to sign for Spurs in the summer.

This, of course, is all rubbish. No young player in their right mind would go to Spurs when WHL is effectively a graveyard for promising careers. They have a worse track record than us when it comes to young players.

Martin

27 Apr 2011 13:05:01
{Ed002's Note - They are not running at an £8M loss. They also have the cost of running the club, maintenance of the ground, insurance, etc. etc. I would guess that their annual loss would be perhaps £70M plus purchases - so something in the order of £200M for last year. They can of course afford this, but it is far from being the perfect business model.}

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I was just showing how that at a loss purely off wages.
I don't what other figures are it would be a stab in the dark.
Either way its exactly what UEFA don't want.

LAVERS

27 Apr 2011 12:49:37
Sorry Ed's,

I didn't come on here after i posted flannagan to be potential gerrard suitor. Just wanted your thoughts? Flanno reminds me the spit of Stevie when he started, love to get a foot in, good on the ball and can pass. I know we have connor cody to come but would you say in teh next couple of years flanno would be better positioned centre of midfield or not?

Adzii

{Ed002's Note - I think it will be a year before he is a regular and I think the purchases this summer will give a hint as to the shape that the team will be playing in the future and therefore the roles of Flanegan and Coady etc. Without doubt, Liverpool have a very good bunch of youngsters coming through and I expect some will be out on loan next season to gain experience. Others will go out on loan to get them in the shop window of course.}

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Yea fair one. Abit of championship football would toughen them up! Thanks for your thoughts ed's, ill keep you posted if i hear any more transfer news! Have a good day

Adzii

27 Apr 2011 12:49:56
However, for the purposes of the new Financial Fair Play rules, the amount the club can then spend on buying players is the £6M profit plus a further £10M in excluded costs (the costs associated with improving the stadium and interest payments on existing debts) making £16M plus the owners may supplement this from their own pockets (or a cash stockpile they may have) to the extent of a maximum of 45M (about £37M) in any three year period as mentioned above. Penalties for ignoring these rules include a slap on the wrists, possible transfer restrictions and potentially being banned from European competition. As for Manchester City, their wage bill is more than their income.

Hopefully this provides some clarification.}

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I read in a paper a while back that citys income was £125million and the wage bill was £133million.
So there already running at an £8million loss without even buying anyone.
I know people think it won't stop them spending but I do think UEFA will come down on clubs otherwise they will just look like an even bigger joke.

LAVERS

{Ed002's Note - They are not running at an £8M loss. They also have the cost of running the club, maintenance of the ground, insurance, etc. etc.. I would guess that their annual loss would be perhaps £70M plus purchases - so something in the order of £200M for last year. They can of course afford this, but it is far from being the perfect business model.}

27 Apr 2011 12:44:05
To blizzard with regards to thorgan hazard, its on this sites history that he is coming over to spurs in the summer, don't know much about the deal all i understand is hes coming, there have been about four posts that i know of with regards to his arrival, don't know if you have picked up the name from one of the posts and used it?

27 Apr 2011 12:44:30
Young has already signed a pre contract agreement with Man Utd in January (this is well known in Birmingham and Manchester)

My source is within the coaching team in club but that is all
I can say

PAULMONDO YNWA

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At what club is your source on the coaching staff ? {Ed002's Note - As I said earlier, Young cannot sign a pre-contract agreement.}

My source is a coach at Aston Villa but he has very strong connections with Liverpool.
Ed002 I think you miss understood what I meant about a pre-contract agreement. He has agreed verbally to join Man Utd e.g. Same as when Ronaldo left to join Real.

PAULMONDO YNWA

{Ed002's Note - In what way do you think I misinterpreted the words "Young has already signed a pre contract agreement"?}

27 Apr 2011 12:45:31
My uncles friend is assistant grounds keeper at anfield and the rumours he has heard are that liverpool will sign bobby zamora as back up striker.

I'll only believe it when the ball hits my head and I'm sat in Row Z, because that's Zamora.

27 Apr 2011 12:43:45
Sorry Ed's,

I didn't come on here after i posted flannagan to be potential gerrard suitor. Just wanted your thoughts? Flanno reminds me the spit of Stevie when he started, love to get a foot in, good on the ball and can pass. I know we have connor cody to come but would you say in teh next couple of years flanno would be better positioned centre of midfield or not?

Adzii

{Ed002's Note - I think it will be a year before he is a regular and I think the purchases this summer will give a hint as to the shape that the team will be playing in the future and therefore the roles of Flanegan and Coady etc.. Without doubt, Liverpool have a very good bunch of youngsters coming through and I expect some will be out on loan next season to gain experience. Others will go out on loan to get them in the shop window of course.}

27 Apr 2011 12:29:32
27 Apr 2011 12:08:29
Realistic Team For Next Season :

- - - - - - - - - - Reina

- -Johnson- -Cahill- -Skrtel- -Enrique

- - - - - - - Lucas- - - Adam

- -Kuyt- - - - - -Gerrard- - - - Young

- - - - - - - - - - Carroll

Subs: Douchez, Kelly, Carra, Meireles, Dzsudzsak, Suarez, Benzema.

No Agger in the team cause he'll probably be injured lol.

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Are you joking?
You have saurez on the bench? Have you not seen his performances since he signed for us he is one of our best players not to mention you have benzema and dzudszak twiddling there thumbs next to him. Why would you have 50-60 million quids worth sat on the bench?

Chris

27 Apr 2011 12:22:25
Hi. Could someone please explain what they know about the new financial fair play rules. Will it have any real effect on any clubs this summer or will it be a gradual thing? City surely can't be making more than they spend but i'm sure they will spend big this summer so I don't really get these rules.

Great site. Cheers. {Ed002's Note - It is an enormously complex issue to explain in a short answer. However, the Financial Fair Play rules will come in to effect fully in three years time. Consideration will be taken in to account of expenditure from this coming season onwards.

Effectively, clubs will be limited in what the spend to surplus cash generated by the club plus additional funds provided by the owners or a third party (limited to �45M over a rolling three year window). The rules exclude certain expenditure from the calculations - including the spending on youth development, the spending on infrastructure (for example, the costs associated with improving the stadium or training facilities), the costs associated with community development and interest payments on existing debts. The debts of course have to be paid from the revenue generated by the club, but in calculating the amount that a club is able to spend, the payments are excluded. As a simple example, if the income through gate receipts, sales, merchandizing, sponsorship etc is £100M, and costs incurred are:
Wages: £60M
Running Costs (security, floodlights, policing, etc.): £20M
Improvements to Stadium: £5M
Interest Payments on Existing Loans: £5M

This would leave a taxable profit of £10M and finally a profit of £6M after taxes have been paid.

However, for the purposes of the new Financial Fair Play rules, the amount the club can then spend on buying players is the £6M profit plus a further £10M in excluded costs (the costs associated with improving the stadium and interest payments on existing debts) making £16M plus the owners may supplement this from their own pockets (or a cash stockpile they may have) to the extent of a maximum of �45M (about £37M) in any three year period as mentioned above. Penalties for ignoring these rules include a slap on the wrists, possible transfer restrictions and potentially being banned from European competition. As for Manchester City, their wage bill is more than their income.

Hopefully this provides some clarification.}

27 Apr 2011 12:13:19
{Ed001's Note - there is a chance, a very real chance.}

a chance of who? lukaku or drogba?

{Ed002's Note - You are reading something that isn't there in to a post.}

27 Apr 2011 12:11:07
All I will say is that IF Kenny gets the go ahead to go for players he wants and gets them . . we will be a very improved team.

Apart from the excellent replacements brought in upfront during the last transfer window , the biggest and best surprise for me recently is the introduction of our excellent young full backs.

Trust King Kenny he knows what he wants. . .

L1

27 Apr 2011 12:08:29
Realistic Team For Next Season :

- - - - - - - - - - Reina

- -Johnson- -Cahill- -Skrtel- -Enrique

- - - - - - - Lucas- - - Adam

- -Kuyt- - - - - -Gerrard- - - - Young

- - - - - - - - - - Carroll

Subs: Douchez, Kelly, Carra, Meireles, Dzsudzsak, Suarez, Benzema.

No Agger in the team cause he'll probably be injured lol.

27 Apr 2011 12:03:05
Ed is it today that we will find out if king kenny will get a knighthood the motions getting published today? {Ed002's Note - No. It was simply an early day motion at the request of a number of families.}

27 Apr 2011 12:03:22
I understand fans attitude and doubts over transfers, all this i don't think we will get him or do you think we can get him, liverpool fc have now arrived in the positition were we can buy anyone IF we want or need them, as fans we have had so many letdowns in the market most fans seem conditioned to the old way of doing things and have a mental blackout on what really took place on deadline day in january, i will not be suprised if we win the title next season if not we will go very close, i havent posted since january i was wondering were all the dalglish doubters have gone? bob paisleys skids

27 Apr 2011 11:58:23
Why are we looking at someone like jones for. we have got kelly and others coming thru. lfc need players that are going to give us something more for next season not the same players we have already. we need about four wingers , a left back, a forward, one top class centre back, . we have a team. we just need to add more class to it.

27 Apr 2011 11:45:16
27 Apr 2011 10:54:27
Team Next Year
GK P Reina
RB J Carragher
RCB P Jones
LCB G Cahill
LB J Enrique/ L Baines
CDM Lucas
CAM S Gerrard
RM R Meireles
LM A Young
2nd STR L Suarez
STR A Carroll
Subs:B Jones, M Skrtel, J Flanagan, C Adam, D Kuyt, Maxi, N Eccleston
Signings:
P Jones 15M (Blackburn)
G Cahill 15M (Bolton)
J Enrique 10M (Newcastle)or L Baines 10M (Everton)
C Adam 7M (Blackpool)
A Young 15M (A Villa)

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So Kelly and Johnson will both disappear, never to be seen again, and Carra will become out first choice Right Back ?
and Meireles our first choice Right Winger ?
what a massive fail of a transfer window that would be !

27 Apr 2011 11:30:55
Rumour 60 million for transfers + 30 million from player sell's! i think jone's would be a good buy but not for the 15 million people are alking about! i think 10 million is deal done! dzsudzsak 15 million hazard 25 million young 15 million + add onn's baines 15 million van wolfswinkel 10 millions! ! but in the top 4 next session! !

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Please no van wolfswinkel , this lad would be a flop.
I couldn't see anything in him over the two games against us please no.

LAVERS

27 Apr 2011 11:12:27
Rumour 60 million for transfers + 30 million from player sell's! i think jone's would be a good buy but not for the 15 million people are alking about! i think 10 million is deal done! dzsudzsak 15 million hazard 25 million young 15 million + add onn's baines 15 million van wolfswinkel 10 millions! ! but in the top 4 next session! !

27 Apr 2011 11:07:30
{Ed002's Note - I am not convinced either. For me Dann and Johnson would be cheaper and better options than Jones or Cahill.}
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See where you going Ed, but don't you think they get protected a bit by Brum playing so defensive all the time. When they try play football, they get exposed a bit. Just saying.

27 Apr 2011 11:00:43
For the people that think we have loads of money spend in the summer dream on
At best we get £40m including player sales (£20m)
We are not going to spend £40m, £30m on a player this summer
£50m+ would get top forward needed 14 games to score a goal
£40m+ would get top world class player
£30m would get mid-top world class player
£20m would get average world class player
£10m would get Premiership or other top european league player or up and coming league player
under £10m get average Premiership Player
IF we are going to get 5-7 players this summer with the money we getting I afraid we are not going to be completing with man utd chelsea man city and maybe arsenal, tottenham and QPR

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This is the most stupid post i have ever seen. Anyone ever heard of an average world class player.Stay on your own page you stupid spud fool.
KOPFIEND 1978 YNWA

27 Apr 2011 10:52:49
For the people that think we have loads of money spend in the summer dream on
At best we get £40m including player sales (£20m)
We are not going to spend £40m, £30m on a player this summer
£50m+ would get top forward needed 14 games to score a goal
£40m+ would get top world class player
£30m would get mid-top world class player
£20m would get average world class player
£10m would get Premiership or other top european league player or up and coming league player
under £10m get average Premiership Player
IF we are going to get 5-7 players this summer with the money we getting I afraid we are not going to be completing with man utd chelsea man city and maybe arsenal, tottenham and QPR

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£30 million might get you a Veron or a Shevchenko!
£20 million might get you a Hargreaves or dare I say an Aqualaini!
Under £10 million might get you a Vidic!
Can you see where I'm going with this?

The Irish Rover

27 Apr 2011 10:49:24
RE:
27 Apr 2011 04:34:01
First of all i want to prove where im from, county rd, apse end of goodison fact, red thru and thru, however i now live in mcr 4 work reasons, rite i have just got home from the 24 hour gym and have heard interesting remarks however neva revealed i am a scouser, tevez is leading a revolt against the club, against mancini, he has followers richards, balotelli silva johnson, just to name few, however silva believes he made wrong choice in joining them and kk is preparing a 30m package plus glen to prize them away

So with Tevez, Balotelli, Silva & Johnson costing City about £80million to bring in, and a £20million bid for Richards being refused in January; this package you're talking about must be worth £100million at least? Had no idea "glen" was worth £70million, (thats £100m - £30m in case I've lost you already mate). Even in fantasy footy this is ridiculous! ! Sort it out!

Ryan 'O

27 Apr 2011 10:32:55
Morning everyone just wondering, who would you rather have in the starting 11?

Lucas-bel

Meireles-unbel

Personally I'd have Lucas, and can anyone else see him as our next Captain after Gerrard (if Pepe isn't here)

What are your thoughts on this ed(s)?

maka {Ed002's Note - They play different positions so I see no reason of having one or the other. Sorry.}

27 Apr 2011 10:37:07
I think Liverpools transfer targets could well depend on the amount raised from exiting players, it looks very much like a transfer stratergy of covering all financial outcomes, having second and even third choice options planned in advance, thats very clever I impressed.

27 Apr 2011 10:26:47
27 Apr 2011 10:12:19
I want people's opinions as to where you want Martin Kelly for years to come.

Right Back (unbelievable) - This would mean he would either be benched or G.Johnson would be either RM or benched. Also he is only three years older than Flanagan which could disrupt his (Flanno's) progress.

Centre Back (believable) - We all know it was his natural position so it definitely won't be new to him. Carra is 33 now so it makes perfect sense for Kelly to be his predecessor, he would give us pace at CB that Carra never really did. Also it would mean not having to pay £10m+ on a new one.

He's 21 today btw! Happy Birthday Kelly! I think he should be a CB so I'm clicking 'believable', please click away & give your opinion.

Stone YNWA.
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CB for me mate. He is tall and strong. I know many will disagree but I don't think he is that fantastic at RB like many make out. Not that skillful to dribble, beat players and get balls in. Johnson is our 1st choice RB imo and gets too much flak. Under KK he is tops.

27 Apr 2011 10:12:59
Anyone else get the feeling that Kenny is looking at more local lads and Comolli is looking more abroad. Wonder what the outcome will be?

LB: Baines/ Izaguirre vs Cissokho/ Mareno/ Vargas
CD: Cahill/ Jones vs Sakho
CM: Adam/ McCarthy vs Matuidi/ M'Vila/ Sissokho
RM: Young vs Payet
LM: Jarvis/ Mcgeady vs Dzsudzsak/ Elia/ Perotti/ Marveaux
CF: Wickham vs Lukaku/ van Wolfswinkel

Any thoughts?

27 Apr 2011 10:15:29
27 Apr 2011 09:07:59
Pls, i won't want lfc fans to judge enrique on saturday at anfield against a troublesome suarez.There is no way suarez won't go pass him, suarez looks unplayable when taking on opponent.He is coming to anfield for baptism of suarez and all eyez would be on enrique but i don't see how he would hold his own against el-pistelro.
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Do you really rate Enrique? I have laways thought he is avg and not a greatest defender either. Nothing much was ever made of him by anybody until suddenly we suprisingly linked with him (and every other LB around).

27 Apr 2011 10:00:47
I read that kenny has be given £50M transfer budget[is it true ed]. £50M and after clearing all the deadwood and aquilani v will have enough to sign players world class players and i think sanchez or hazzard {Ed002's Note - There will not be a fixed budget that Dalglish can run off and spend. Money will be available but all purchases will need to be agreed by the board.}

27 Apr 2011 10:03:40
Hi Ed's, from you sources do you have any idea if DC & KK are getting along well? I was wondering if perhaps a problem might come in if say a decision had to be made between signing a young french player or a young british player (i.e. P. Jones vs Sakho). Comolli obviously rates many french players and KK understands the need for good british talent. Think it would ever be an issue and who do you think has more say?

{Ed002's Note - I have no idea how they are getting on. For any transfers a case will need to be put to the board, probably Tom Werner, for approval so it is not a case of who has more say as such. But the bottom line is that responsibility rests with Comolli. In the past (at St-Et) this has proven problematic.}

27 Apr 2011 10:12:19
I want people's opinions as to where you want Martin Kelly for years to come.

Right Back (unbelievable) - This would mean he would either be benched or G.Johnson would be either RM or benched. Also he is only three years older than Flanagan which could disrupt his (Flanno's) progress.

Centre Back (believable) - We all know it was his natural position so it definitely won't be new to him. Carra is 33 now so it makes perfect sense for Kelly to be his predecessor, he would give us pace at CB that Carra never really did. Also it would mean not having to pay £10m+ on a new one.

He's 21 today btw! Happy Birthday Kelly! I think he should be a CB so I'm clicking 'believable', please click away & give your opinion.

Stone YNWA.

27 Apr 2011 09:40:28
Both Tottenham and Manchester United have been linked with a move for Porto s Brazilian striker Hulk. The players agent has stated that the hitman is interested in a move away from the Portuguese Champions in the summer, and that England would be his ideal destination.

Speaking with Tuttomercatoweb.com, the player s agent Teodoro Fonseca said: Hulk will leave Porto only for a bigger club with the objective of winning, and so it s not easy to find a club like this. He would really like to go to England where clubs pay well, but at the moment there are no offers.

Hulk has also won three international caps for Brazil, but is yet to get off the mark by finding the back of the net.

Forget Harzard, Sanchez, Aguero, etc. . Hulk is the player, who Liverpool should sign.

27 Apr 2011 09:07:59
Pls, i won't want lfc fans to judge enrique on saturday at anfield against a troublesome suarez.There is no way suarez won't go pass him, suarez looks unplayable when taking on opponent.He is coming to anfield for baptism of suarez and all eyez would be on enrique but i don't see how he would hold his own against el-pistelro.

27 Apr 2011 07:09:33
Let us not get carried away with the comments about our great club being saved from those nasty americans. He is only trying to find examples to support why Eufa are such good guys for bringing in the fair play rules. Remember 2007? "A Uefa spokesman, William Gaillard, accused Liverpool supporters of stealing tickets "out of the hands of children", adding, "we know what happened in Athens and Liverpool fans were the cause of most of the trouble there" He also called us the worst fans in the world. . . . .hypocrisy springs to mind. He should go and have a nice cup of tea in a dark room with his pal Platini. . . oh wait, dark room Platini. . far too dangerous!
Iggypop

27 Apr 2011 07:58:54
Stewart Downing to Liverpool agreed for 12m. Phil Jones will also sign from Blackburn for 10m. Jose Enrique, Charlie Adam, Ashley Young, Eden Hazard, Dimitri Payet and a huge signing either one of Sergio Aguero or Alexis Sanchez will sign. Jones, Aquilani, Poulsen, Cole, Maxi, Insua and Ngog will all leave

Wow possibly 5 wingers arriving. I tell you what, andy carroll is going to have his work cut out trying to get to all these crosses flying in!

27 Apr 2011 08:29:47
Competition is rife at Liverpool plenty of talent coming through pushing on through the levels. .not to mention the lads out on loan. .plus players on the fringe of the first team.

Players on the fringe on big wages who arent playing we go. .KK will decide which youngsters best fit to make up the squad. .the rest will go. .sounds quite harsh but there's younger talent pushing on too. .if good money is offered for players it will have to be considered in view to the plan. The plan that will blow all these rumours out of the water and which we will know nothing about until it happens!

27 Apr 2011 08:33:11
Reina satying at Liverpool. Happy Days

27 Apr 2011 08:53:56
RE:

For the people that think we have loads of money spend in the summer dream on
At best we get £40m including player sales (£20m)
We are not going to spend £40m, £30m on a player this summer
£50m+ would get top forward needed 14 games to score a goal
£40m+ would get top world class player
£30m would get mid-top world class player
£20m would get average world class player
£10m would get Premiership or other top european league player or up and coming league player
under £10m get average Premiership Player
IF we are going to get 5-7 players this summer with the money we getting I afraid we are not going to be completing with man utd chelsea man city and maybe arsenal, tottenham and QPR

Eh? What's with all the average, mid-class, top world class player rankings? Either you're world class or your not. Also, prices are dictated by several factors: Age, Form, Length of Contract, How much in demand, Club need to sell etc etc. Complete bow locks is what you've written there lad! NOBODY knows how much there will be to spend this summer as each transfer is done on a case-by-case basis.

27 Apr 2011 02:35:27
For the left wing, its looking like either young, payet, perotti, elia or ayew. Which of these potential targets do you think is most likley to join Ed? I belive it will be 1 of the 5. {Ed005's Note - I think at the moment Elia and Payet look most likely of that list.}

Payet has a fantastic football brain for a winger you useally get players with outstanding footballing brains playing that just behind the striker role he he a physically better version of modric

CL x

27 Apr 2011 01:57:10
ha Guardiola went completely nuts cuz of mourinho. Dalglish uses it completely differently on his players and media. Power of word is just amazing.
P.S. hope madrid winz. barca is becoming even more cockier than madrid.

27 Apr 2011 02:09:46
26 Apr 2011 21:49:43. {Ed007's Note - I can't see it, his attitude is supposedly rank rotten, I don't think he is what LFC need in the slightest, classy player though. Have heard his team mates get fined if they pass to him in their own half lol}
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He is an amazing player , this guy could be the new ronaldo(sorry but he was the best player in the epl).King Kenny can sort him out as Gerets the Morocco manager managed to sort out his attitude straight away, he even has to defend for the national side.He is only 21 but has skill like no other player , he will unlock defences he also wants to step up as a player .As a LFC and Morocco supporter i hope Wenger does not sign him as he will ruin him like he did Chamakh who was one of the best players in France.

27 Apr 2011 01:50:07
Hi, I have sat to long on news for this season break. I am nephew of Head of Finance in Udinese and I can say for sure that the club Liverpool bid in winter break for striker Alexis Sanchez of Chile. The mony was of 30 million euros and a player to exchange. There was a big argument becose Sanchez want to speak with Liverpool and President Soldati says no. Ok but he say in summer he can move. All people at the club know this but the fans are not knowing. I study here but stay often with my uncle who also argue with Soldati because he understand the mony and wish to take it for Sanchez. Also, Sanchez speak with american men and say yes to moving. I am unhappy for my team but we will spend the mony very much the same as Torres. Thankyou

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Ed can you find out where this was sent from?

LAVERS {Ed001's Note - I could but I think it was fairly obvious it was complete and utter nonsense.}

This has to be Steve Mclaren no? The king of broken English

27 Apr 2011 01:28:52
@Copied and pasted but there you go
hope its true
LforedRed

on footballatliverpool.com
LfordRed

27 Apr 2011 01:15:14
Published on April 27, 2011 by Latest News from Liverpool FC No Comments

I am happy, calm and comfortable here, says Reina
Keeper had hinted he might leave if club could not compete

The Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina has eased fears at the club that he may try to leave this summer by talking openly about his desire to stay and fight for titles at Anfield.

The Spain international had suggested previously this season that he might try to further his career away from Liverpool, like Xabi Alonso and Fernando Torres, if the club failed to meet his ambitions. But the 28-year-old, who is believed to have a £20m release clause in his current five-year contract, now appears to see a future for himself at a club that has been rejuvenated under the caretaker manager, Kenny Dalglish.

I am happy, calm and comfortable here, Reina told the Spanish radio station Cadena Cope. [I am] looking towards the future which I reckon will bring a lot of happiness and hopefully the new project with the new American owners [Fenway Sports Group] will be a convincing one.

Obviously [Rafael] Ben tez brought me here but that doesn t mean that I m unhappy with [Kenny] Dalglish, quite the opposite. I think he s the ideal man for Liverpool at this moment.

It s my understanding, and based on what I ve gathered from the people here, that we will be bringing in some important players, continuing to grow and hopefully in one or two years we will be in the place that Liverpool deserves to be, which is fighting for titles.

Reina had been linked with Manchester United but moved to ease Liverpool fans concerns that he might be an option to replace Edwin van der Sar at the end of the season. I am not going to Manchester, that is not my intention, he said. I don t know if I am a candidate for them; I am sure that they have evaluated a lot of goalkeepers, not just [David] De Gea or Reina.

Copied and pasted but there you go
hope its true
LforedRed

27 Apr 2011 01:14:01
O.K. guys don't shoot the messenger on this one. . . . . .but here goes. . . . .I've just heard that Gareth Bale is on his way to Real Madrid this summer to replace Christiano Ronaldo and wait for it CR will be our marquee signing. . . . . .I know I know I know at first I thought exactly the same but when you think about it, it would suit all parties concerned?????????? Crazier things have happened in football, like I said don't shoot the messenger just passing on what I have heard.

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G.A.G.U.S

27 Apr 2011 00:52:07
We need another sammi hypia is what we need!

27 Apr 2011 00:58:36
We shudnt even be discussing this ed he's a vermin we'll leave it at that, im off ed time for some thc, take it easy. JG {Ed001's Note - very true, night mate.}

27 Apr 2011 00:59:44
Even thou i love the site. .did any1 see any carroll coming in january??????? i know we all had suarez in mind, KK AN DC will plan somethin and nobody will know about it not even there own mothers there obviously got there eyes on players an don't mind creating diversions with over players always expect the unexpected I CANNOT WAIT UNTIL 1ST JULY {Ed007's Note - Exactly mate, that's why it's a rumours/ banter sight, some of the Eds have got very VERY good connections with certain clubs, and most of the time we only pass on our opinions about rumours, wish lists etc, unless we are definite about something.}

***************************************No one saw it coming because Torres only gave us 48 hours notice he was off!

27 Apr 2011 00:40:25
Ed ur hanging round with blair too long! ha ha wat am i gonna do about ratboy ed? its burning holes in me. JG {Ed001's Note - I have no idea, personally I will not have him on my TV, he said some highly offensive things to me at a mutual friend's wedding. I will not have that scum being paid his wages at my expense.}

no way ed, please say you got one in on him, obviously i've never met the man but i have nothing but hatred for the little eco scumbag he is enemy number one i mite take a leaf out of your book ed and not hav it on atal i suppose i shud get my ass up and get over a bit more, god i still hate him. JG {Ed001's Note - I was restrained from explaining the error of his ways, unfortunately. But he even manages to upset United fans as well, so it is not just me that finds him a thoroughly offensive turd. One United fan was disgusted by his behaviour at a United fan's dinner that was attended by Neville and a few others. You would think he would at least have the decency to treat them with respect, but he didn't. Such a shame, a man that has won as much as he has without ever learning how to be a decent human being.}

27 Apr 2011 00:30:37
For the people that think we have loads of money spend in the summer dream on
At best we get £40m including player sales (£20m)
We are not going to spend £40m, £30m on a player this summer
£50m+ would get top forward needed 14 games to score a goal
£40m+ would get top world class player
£30m would get mid-top world class player
£20m would get average world class player
£10m would get Premiership or other top european league player or up and coming league player
under £10m get average Premiership Player
IF we are going to get 5-7 players this summer with the money we getting I afraid we are not going to be completing with man utd chelsea man city and maybe arsenal, tottenham and QPR
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LOL Blatant bitter spurs fan wandering onto another team's rumour page. Why would we not be able to compete with spurs and Arsenal for spending? Name the last big money player Arsenal signed.

27 Apr 2011 00:28:00
On the lukaku subject i swear i read somewhere he wanted to stay till the summer to finish his schooling so may move in summer.he wants to come to the epl and i reckon we will get him only if chelsea don't make a move as drogbas his idol and hes a chelsea supporter.25m will get him but maybe 20m plus jovanovic may get him.DORSET RED {Ed001's Note - Drogba is highly likely to leave Chelsea and he is not a supporter of the club anyway, just a fan of Drogba.}

27 Apr 2011 00:26:40
I know you said don't shoot the messenger but even you can't believe this either that or you must be on a wind up, never going to happen.

I completely agree with you mate 99% of me feels exactly the same but he did sound convincing, he explained that Ronaldo has picked up several red cards this season and has openly said that LaLiga doesn't suit his game, he prefers the Prem, faster, tougher, at this point I seemed to remember reading something along those lines a while back so I entertained the idea, then he said the special one had a word in Bales ear at the end of the spuds RM game and I deffo remember that!

He ended saying it's FSG's policy, they did it in NASCAR and with the Red Sox, they went out straight away and bought the best in the world regardless of cost, and from what I understand they did do that. He explained that what makes me think that FSG won't do the same, he said that if they didn't go out and buy Ronaldo then that would be an exception to the rule and go against their successful sporting ideal. . . . . it made that 1% rose tinted part of my brain think for a while. . . . . . he's got a point don't you think

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While I don't at all agree that Ronaldo will be a realistic option, I do share the belief that FSG/ NESV will show their intent and spend big in the summer, surprising us with 1/ 2 major signings.

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I don't quite believe this.
This is not me slagging you off by any means because you have a point annd you are just saying what you heard.
I do agree that FSG will be willing to spend big but the problem is not getting money the problem is getting players that will want to comec while we can't offer Champions Legue. History means nothing to modern footballers

27 Apr 2011 00:23:56
Yeh ur rite ed it is the whole idea but mocking players appearance's, shooting people views down in a flash and basically just being his usual annoying 'blair mayne' self. always up to mischeif and waiting for someone to bite so he can have a go or belittle some poor unfortunate kid im just not a fan of his ed and that'll be all.
wouldn't it be funny if are old number 9 was imogens bit on the slide? respected family man? bad dip in form? change of scenery. to london? hmm. JG {Ed001's Note - it's not Owen.}

ed ur hanging round with blair too long! ha ha wat am i gonna do about ratboy ed? its burning holes in me. JG {Ed001's Note - I have no idea, personally I will not have him on my TV, he said some highly offensive things to me at a mutual friend's wedding. I will not have that scum being paid his wages at my expense.}

27 Apr 2011 00:19:59
{Ed001's Note - he did recommend both, I am very surprised no move for Turan has been made as he would jump at the chance to join us. Lukaku is still of interest though, we are defo keen on him, but that doesn't mean we will get him of course.}

could it be commoli influencing the decision making abit saying go for this player as hes better when in fact turan is better.hes the player i want the most as hes a fan and will where the shirt with pride not cost much on wages and transfer.your thoughts on turan ed?DORSET RED {Ed001's Note - the fear with Turan is his robustness or lack of it. The English game is much tougher than the Turkish one and it is thought he might struggle to cope. I would think that Dalglish has been shown enough in the way of stats to support that opinion to convince him a move would not be in the club's best interest.}

27 Apr 2011 00:15:18
Yeh ur rite ed it is the whole idea but mocking players appearance's, shooting people views down in a flash and basically just being his usual annoying 'blair mayne' self. always up to mischeif and waiting for someone to bite so he can have a go or belittle some poor unfortunate kid im just not a fan of his ed and that'll be all.
wouldn't it be funny if are old number 9 was imogens bit on the slide? respected family man? bad dip in form? change of scenery. to london? hmm. JG {Ed001's Note - it's not Owen.}

27 Apr 2011 00:12:58
I would expect M'Vila to be signed to play alongside Lucas with either Meireles or Gerrard to be the third central midfielder. The front three will be Suarez on the right, Carroll up top & Young on the left.

27 Apr 2011 00:08:37
How about bidding for Diego Milito. He's coming to the end of his contract, he's 32, but could be a good back up. And also would be easy to get if Inter buys Tevez, Milito shouldnt cost a fortune.

26 Apr 2011 23:56:05
James McCarthy -8m young talent , creativity worth buying before anybody else does , could be a big part in out future

26 Apr 2011 23:56:21
Maybe its just me but look at our form since we were knocked out of the europa league. . with just 1 tournament to focus on we do so well! With the carling cup and fa cup next year i would be happy without europa league. . Then next year we will finish in the top 4 and its back to proper champions league. . ed what do you think, i mean there is no money in the europa league anyway?please post {Ed001's Note - I keep getting asked this and I don't really think it matters either way. It is always nice to have another trophy to aim for, but it is such a terrible competition and European matches in general bore the pants off me. It lacks meaning when you can finish nowhere and win nothing but still qualify for European competition and I don't like meaningless competitions.}