Liverpool Banter Archive July 27 2014

 

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27 Jul 2014 23:52:31
Markovic is really putting in a shift. Always good to see. He looks a bit shaky but its his first game so no worries there.

When posters and eds said he was quick they weren't kidding either. The lad is like lightening!

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Think he needs to hit the gym and get some strength he shouldn't be like aspas and allow people to push him off the ball as much. he needs to be more agressive like sterling

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27 Jul 2014 23:49:51
fair bit of diving tonight. markovic looks very quick. however, what i've noticed the most, granted it's pre season and this is the first time we've fielded a strong eleven so far, but johnson is having a stinker.

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I suppose, in the grand scheme of things there are worse right backs than johnson. but, surely that spot should be flannagan's, if there's a position you can bring a young lad into it's left or right back. if my memory serves me right gerrard was introduced at right back against ginola (just shot myself in the foot).

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27 Jul 2014 23:16:54
Hi All

Gooner in peace

Probably all watching the game? 1 up so you will be happy.

W

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Well Banbury, you can't complain too much when your winning but the result doesn't mean a great deal. I'm interested to see how Markovic does second half as I've just joined you all now.

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Just after hitting send I realized that Lazar Marko was taken off. ah well.

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27 Jul 2014 22:57:24
Lovren is a top class CB, delighted by the signing quailty quailty player. Him alone had made our defense a lot stronger. Impressive interview too. The boy will be the a monster of a CB in the PL in 2-3 years time. The best signing of the window for us. Welcome him boys

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27 Jul 2014 22:52:27
ive just read a few posts and something really stood out to me, fans on here moaning about how much we spend, one said we have already spent a 100 million and if we buy vidal that would be 150 mill, if we did not have it to spend we would not spend it, up tp now our owners hvae shown they are not fools and that they are good buissnes men, I think these same people will moan when we don't win anything or say we were not good enough, we have to compete in the transfer market to keep up with our rivals or we will stand still, we have money coming in from the champions league and for any cup runs we go on, I trust the owners when it comes to money, we can't replace suarez but we can replace his goals if they are spread out between the new players its a pity about remy, I think he would have scored 20 odd goals for us, i'm just waiting for the start of the season I will leave the transfers and the money to the pro's at the club, one thing is for sure Vidal would be a great signing for our club

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27 Jul 2014 22:49:36
Hi ed can you maybe make a rules page as many of my posts don't get accepted.

Would save me time if I knew what opinions fans are stricted to having?

Cheers

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{Ed002's Note - They don't make it because they are nothing but abuse about Liverpool players. Liverpool fans at one time had a great reputation - that has gone down the toilet because of people like you.}

I don't ..............

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{Ed002's Note - You are an absolute disgrace if you are really a Liverpool supporter.}

28 Jul 2014 07:47:57
The same rule that applies to people leading a life applies here: try not to be a bellend.

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Kebab. You post tripe every day. You should change your name. How about Fellainitripe?

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27 Jul 2014 22:36:30
Given that Bony appears to be a lot of people's first choice striker to sign, I thought I'd add my opinion to the pot.

Whilst the second half of the season, Bony was impressive, he can at times look heavy, slow and lazy. He knows where the back of the net is when he's played as the central striker, but I don't see him replacing Sturridge, he's not versatile, so can only play in one position and I'm not convinced he'd be a good strike partner for DS if we played with 2 upfront.

But I guess we'll see what happens.

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Obviously never seen him at vitesse when he played off a main striker and a couple games out wide.

And while he was not effective out wide he was very effective in a number 10 role so wouldn't call him one positional and heavy is a bit of an insult :/

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I'd like to see Lacazette personally as I think he has huge potential, is skilful and fits in more with the existing set up. Quite a lot of Bony's goals last year were headers so it might be more of a different option.

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27 Jul 2014 22:30:44
Good line up tonight. Looking forward to seeing that midfield and forward line. Up at 5am for work but have got to stay up to watch it.

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27 Jul 2014 22:23:24
Yes really hope so, sakho Lovren sounds much better than Lovren skrtel

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27 Jul 2014 22:18:14
Daniel Agger to Barcelona?

With Lovren in would we be happy with that?

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I wanna see the Sakho-Lovren partnership more than one involving Agger I am afraid.

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27 Jul 2014 23:27:45
I have to agree Piledriver but what a fantastic player Agger has been over the years, brilliant

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My preference for CB's are Lovren and Sakho then Ilori and Agger.

If they prove themselves then they should be 1st choice.

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Have to admit, Skrtel put in a good shift today.

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27 Jul 2014 22:16:27
Is it possible that Fabio Borini is looking to LFC for a financial inducement to smooth the way for his £14m move to Sunderland?
Personally, I'd give him a million just to allow us to buy a decent replacement. Bony, Lacazette etc.
I can't imagine us buying a goalscorer while Borini clings on to us like a leech.
Okay, he's entitled to play out his contract with us but I'd like to think he has his career at heart. He won't get too much playing time with us because he isn't good enough for us.
The best scenario for Liverpool at the moment would be to sell Borini and buy a proper goalscorer.

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27 Jul 2014 22:28:54
'Clings on to us like a leech'. That is a disgraceful comment and you sir should be ashamed.

Borini may not be a superstar, but he's young, improving and works hard. Why not focus on his positives and give him some backing? It's no wonder he looks low on confidence with 'fans' like you.

Yes you're entitled to your opinion, but if you must criticise, try and do it with some class.

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Don't think many people would view moving from Liverpool to Sunderland as a giant leap in the right direction, careerwise.

However I personally think he is already gone, he is just holding out to see if a big Italian club comes in for him or not. Either way I don't think he will be at Liverpool next year.

Shame, I always liked the guy.

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27 Jul 2014 22:29:59
You're out of order lad and have contradicted yourself.

What harm is it to try and prove yourself a th a club who still pay your wages?

Too many players are criticised for wanting to jump ship and when the lad wants to stay, you you refer to him in a horrible way.

Oh yeah, Liverpool pay hus wages, Liverpool agreed to the contract terms and Liverpool have to get on with it.

Fair play to Borini but you're bang out of order.

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Talking crap as usual. It ue to people like you that the Eds delete many posts and comments. Some Lfc fan you are.

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I've seen a lot of rubbish on here, but saying Borini is clinging on like a leech has to be a new all-time low.

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27 Jul 2014 22:10:52
Welcome to Liverpool . Dejan Lovren!

Very good signing IMO .

YNWA

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27 Jul 2014 22:09:05
To be honest totally gutted about Remy deal. I thought he would have been a great signing at a steal. I like Borinis attitude but I don't think he is the same level as Remy.

Baz

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27 Jul 2014 22:06:46
Lovren has signed for Liverpool!

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27 Jul 2014 22:06:42
Lovren confirmed! LFC TV now.

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27 Jul 2014 22:04:51
Lovren deal done! Wasn't expecting that so soon, but really happy we've got it done best signing yet in my eyes!

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27 Jul 2014 22:03:08
Lovren in. Yay!

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27 Jul 2014 21:51:47
Karim benzemas agent informs Liverpool that they aren't a big enough club for him to want move there

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Good he isn't good enough for us either

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27 Jul 2014 22:14:16
Glad of that. He isn't really that good

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He`s pants, really. To prove my point, He was heavily criticized for his display at the WC and a lot of them want him benched. If he thinhinks we`re not good enough for him then he can do one an FSG off.

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27 Jul 2014 21:34:27
Does anyone doubt that now Rmey will go on an be the one of the best scorers in the PL scoring 25 goals or so? (no I don't think we should have taken him despite the problem, just how things work. ). More seriously - (and somwhat contradicting to what I say above) sounds like pretty rubbish news to Remy - heart is not knees - assuming this is not life threatening stuff, still wonder if any other club be willing to take the risk? - wish him all the best and good health.

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27 Jul 2014 21:40:46
What is worrying is that Newcastle a year ago didn't seem to notice a heart defect in their medical. Considering the increased focus on the heart after Muamba, you would have thought there would be more of an issue around it. Of course they may have picked it up and decided on balance to take the risk, and it may have gotten worse over the year, but something that bears looking into I'd say

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Players seem to have a strange way of "passin" medicals at Newcastle. Ba, Marvaeux, Remy all passed their medicals regardless of failing medicals elsewhere, Remy has had a heart defect that got found out when he failed his medical at Marseilles in 2010 but still played there for 2 and a half seasons. Remy is now the past and we should all move on. I know I have.

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27 Jul 2014 21:33:56
if Borini can turn a defender and score then I would be happy to keep him if he needs chances made for him then i'm not to happy to keep him, from what I have seen so far he does not merit a start, that's my opinion, I hope he proves me wrong!

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27 Jul 2014 21:41:31
Problem is we've only seen him so far on loan, or in sub standard pre-season squads. I want to see what he can do with the space created by the likes of Hendo, Sterling and Sturridge

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Borini isn't a bad player, he's just not what we need if we are serious about challenging for the title

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27 Jul 2014 22:30:08
Remy was only going t be a squad player. Borini is more than capabe of being the same.

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27 Jul 2014 21:32:19
It just shows how much damage the press does to a player! Remi wanted to join the press got on the bandwagon hyped it all up and the lad unfortunalty failed his medical so it leaves him disappointed and us as fans fearing he was our no1 target to replace Suarez! I just wish we could do our business quietly and we find out after the club have got paperwork and medicals out of the way! Remi would of been a good signing but if he's not fit he's not worth taking a risk on look at Carroll aquallani! I'd like personally huntalaar or even Danny ings I see him as a real player! Pls keep the faith fellow reds!

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What signing has ANY PL club made that no-one knew about until after a medical?

I'd say pretty much every transfer in the last 10 years has been known about after bids are accepted and usually confirmed when they're spotted going into the training facilities for a medical.

Kind of hard to hide unless you put a bag over their head and take them in in the middle of the night.

Don't forget also this is QPR whose Owner and Manager both love talking to the press. This wasn't disclosed by LFC

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28 Jul 2014 00:19:17
How many reasons for the remi deal breaking down has been told so far? The lads heart for one his knee for 2? Borini staying for 3? No one has a clue until it's made offical! People get hurt in all these reports and I'm saying there must be away around it without " putting a bag over there head" let's not speculate and let's not try to comment on something we know nowt about that's all I'm saying!!

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27 Jul 2014 21:22:39
Eds I keep hearing people say Lovren isn't very good at rcb and he can't play there what's your opinion? I thought he was right footed I would of assumed he would be better there?

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{Ed002's Note - I have no opinion on that.}

He played there for Soton a few times when Fonte was out last season as I recall. Seemed capable enough to me, and as an example you can probably google for highlights versus Spurs where he played RCB. I think one of the things we like about him is he can play either side.

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28 Jul 2014 06:37:47
Do a search on him, Ed01 has some positive words on him, the overall vibe here is a good one. I for one think he's the best signing so far in this window.

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27 Jul 2014 21:21:27
ssn News:

"Liverpool have revealed they have some exclusive news coming up later tonight. Could it be a new signing?"

Presume this might be Divock Origi?

YNWA

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Supposedly it is to be at 10pm . I just think it will be team news

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27 Jul 2014 21:41:19
Lovren to be announced tonight.

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27 Jul 2014 21:10:20
Not anything Liverpool related but does anyone know a good website to buy jerseys from. I want to get the new Porto away jersey and was wondering if any Eds or Reds could help. Preferably exported from Europe and maybe around €60. Cheers ;)

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{Ed002's Note - Try the Porto on line club shop.}

27 Jul 2014 21:36:17
Their doesn't appear to be a Porto shop where you can buy jerseys

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27 Jul 2014 21:43:45
You might get lucky with Sport-direct, they have a pretty decent collection of worldwide kits online

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27 Jul 2014 21:49:42
Sports direct are the cheapest I have seen so far now. Cheers for that :) Anybody else know any others?

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They have some pretty cheap one down Khao San Road in Bangkok.

Mind you I'm not sure who half the players are on the back. I see a Geerad, Sturmidge and Couting Yo. Must be new signings eh.

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27 Jul 2014 21:07:12
Shame about Remy, I think he would have been a good signing.

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27 Jul 2014 21:06:07
"Liverpool not a big enough club for Real Madrid star Karim Benzema" so said the Daily star, surely he wouldn't be stupid enough to say that? would he? if true we would have to build another stadium just for his big head!

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Well it only proves one thing, he'll never play in prem then . Because yes we are still the biggest club in England . Proves one thing . He is a person

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I find it quite hypocritical that we as fans can say certain players are not good enough for LFC, but players can't make similar comments about us!

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He did not say that, the daily star is being very liberal with their quotation accuracy.

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27 Jul 2014 20:54:06
Ed002

Son Heung-Min? Is there still any interest from LFC? Very good player!

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{Ed002's Note - Not at this time.}

27 Jul 2014 20:52:33
Hey Ed002!

With the Remy deal seemingly off, do you reckon Lacazette to be an option for us now?

Cheers, Scouserseb

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

27 Jul 2014 20:43:07
I would just like to say that whatever the reason for Remy not signing, it shows that we are being sensible. If it was because he failed his medical, then I'm glad we did not sign a player on high wages who could blow out his knee and earn his extortionate paycheck on the sidelines. Conversely, if it is because of Borini wanting to stay and fight for his place, then I am glad we are being wary of the FFFP and making sure we have money before spending it.

On a follow up note as to what we will do instead. Personally, I hope we keep Borini, as although some posters do not rate him I think he will be an excellent squad player. However, I also agree that we would need another striker in case of an injury to Sturridge. My opinion, and remember this is only my opinion, is that it would be good for us to sign a striker on loan for a year. That way we have a stop gap until we can start blooding Origi. Now the problem with this is obviously finding a quality striker who we could sign on loan for a season and while I cannot think of anyone who perfectly fits the bill, I would not be opposed to someone like Tevez or the 50 year-old Eto'o. They are experienced and would be happy being squad players, but also still have some pace to burn and can find the back of the net on occasion. I know we have looked at Huntelaar and while I do like him I feel that he is too similar to Lambert to be worth splashing the cash on.

Eds and reds, your thoughts and opinions?

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27 Jul 2014 21:45:21
Maybe look to America? A few very decent strikers over there that can be of use for the busiest few months of the year on loan

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David Villa on loan till the MLS starts?

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27 Jul 2014 20:42:53
Does anyone know how far Yesil is from full fitness? Would he be an option if Borini leaves? I still think we would need one more striker and the names we're being linked to such as Lacazette, Huntelaar and Rodriguez don't impress me. I can't see the point paying twice as much for Bony as we would have done for Remy who is also more versatile. Still think Firmino has some way to go and might be too much of a gamble. We need a higher quality replacement - someone like Remy in fact but without the medical problems. Balotelli's attitude would be a great concern and I wouldn't want Tevez either or Benzema whether he wanted to come or not. Not many other options, hope BR has a surprise for us.

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27 Jul 2014 19:59:20
Really hope it never comes out that the remy deal fell through because of borini not wanting to go to sunderland. ............

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{Ed002's Note - Every player the club shows an interest in is being abused and trashed by the so called supporters. I am sick of reading the rubbish the waste products like you are typing.}

27 Jul 2014 20:42:23
You are embarrassing. Support the club and the players. Borini did well at sunderland playing wide forward in a poor team. Given the service we can give him he could score goals.

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Well Borini he hasn't so far!

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Let's get it right though, I like the guy but at the end of the day, Fabio Borini is not good enough to play for Liverpool.

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Borini will do fine you've hardly seen him play, so give him a break.

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27 Jul 2014 21:46:54
If Borini didn't want to take a wage drop that is one think. But there is no conceivable circumstance where I will slate a player for wanting to stay and fight for LFC. They get what being part of LFC is about more than you do

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Jonesred and hjikle, I am not going to slate you for your comments - because I agree.
He is young, talented and not been given a proper chance. He wants to fight for his place and salary and Remy is crocked, why waste money.
I like the lad and would like us to give him a chance.
Would likes to spend on a def mid and left back anyway.

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27 Jul 2014 19:43:17
Hi Eds, a brief respite from the Remy posts. I was wondering if you knew the current status of the Manquillo transfer? Have the clubs agreed terms do you?

Also, with the new players arriving and minimal outgoing players so far, can you tell me if there are limits to the number of players the club can use in each competition please? I was just wondering if we are at risk of having players on reasonable wages who could not be in the main squad because they aren't in BR's plans and we can't move them on. Just curious how that all works.

Yours unknowledgeably.

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{Ed002's Note - There is nothing new. Liverpool are not buying players to play in specific competitions.}

28 Jul 2014 20:06:35
Ed002

Both Shankly & Paisley wanted superstars for the reserves :-)

(Especially if the deal fell through)

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{Ed002's Note - Then Liverpool were in a lot less financial trouble than they are now.}

27 Jul 2014 20:07:32
Representatives of Loic Remy have reportedly claimed that Fabio Borini's refusal to leave Liverpool was the real reason behind their client's failure to complete a move to Anfield.

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27 Jul 2014 20:03:42
You heard it hear first cut price bid to bring Torres back home to the kop fee in region of 20 million (Borini Will go to Sunderland by end of week)

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20million. For torres are u for real he's not worth half that and he sulked for the last 18 months he was at anfield so why do people keep banging on about him, he's gone and he's staying gone

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27 Jul 2014 18:58:31
Surely an option now the Remy deals fallen through would be to renegotiate to keep Origi at Anfield not back to
Lille next year after all if he's good enough for the World Cup and we've paid 10 mill for him surely he's worth giving a go

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{Ed002's Note - I would doubt it.}

27 Jul 2014 18:57:29
What kind of player is Lacazette ed? Is he better than Remy?

Cheers!

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27 Jul 2014 20:07:54
Not as good! He's not what LFC need but would be a good signing for a club like Newcastle. He would be on the bench with Lambert so there is little point.

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Haha, the fact you think Remy is a better player than Lacazette is laughable!

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27 Jul 2014 18:32:24
Hey All,

Quick question, Does anyone know if there is going to be an open practice on Wednesday in New York? And if so how to get into it.

Thanks

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27 Jul 2014 18:32:22
Evening Eds, can you tell me a bit about this Lacazette fella? If he was to leave Lyon, how much would he be valued at? And do you reckon he's actually on our radar, or is he just another name added to the long list of guesses?! He looks the part on you tube, but don't they all! Cheers.

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27 Jul 2014 18:07:44
hi eds,
just a quick one or two questions. .do you think we (lfc) can attract a marque signing?, I know we've spent a few quid, but I feel know one see's us as a big club ( even though we are ). I say this on the back of benzamen reportedly saying we are not a elite club.
Also we know what players are apparently wanting to leave the club or with clubs interested in our players, but have any bids been made?, as we need some players out to free up wages for a potential new signings.

thanks for your time
WILL KNOTTY ASH

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{Ed002's Note - I am not going to get in to this.}

27 Jul 2014 17:58:07
Right don't get me wrong I'll be made up when we sign Lovren and £20m is not that bad considering the market -and the fact we've raided Southampton again- but apparently (I emphasise the word apparently) the at the other end of the East Lancs road could get Hummels for as little as £16m?! And they don't have Champions League football? My brain hurts in this kind of scenario

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{Ed002's Note - Just ignore all of the numbers - it is embarrassing reading these posts.}

Edd2 I don't doubt your knowledge and I am not questioning it but how comes the ends always hate talking about the money.?

Surely all it boils down to is the large sum of cash that one club agrees to pay the other I.each say reported 16m for Hummels all the other little payments don't add up to enough to make that more difference to the sum of cash qouted?

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{Ed002's Note - You have just shown why - it is complete ignorance of the matter and you can't even mention a currency on this fictitious figure.}

Hummels is not going to go for 16mil simply as that.

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It says more about you than the poster if you are embarrassed by their take on finance.

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27 Jul 2014 20:54:31
How much are standard agent fees Ed002 if you don't mind me asking, also are signing on fees usual large

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{Ed002's Note - Lots.}

Liam1892, read the same fee regarding Hummels mate, but discarded as ludicrous based on Dortmund not selling full stop.
Let us all be happy with Lovren, a class act and a pretty damn good transfer window so far for LFC.

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28 Jul 2014 02:00:52
Don't forget the difference in wages between hummels and lovren over a 5 year contract!!

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27 Jul 2014 17:39:12
I'd love one of Bony or Lacazette.
Ed2 I see u answered Someone earlier saying we may go back in for Lacazette or huntelaar, is Bony not an option?
Cheers

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{Ed002's Note - I have no idea what the options are. Maybe keep Borini? You have to wait and see.}

27 Jul 2014 17:29:08
Hey lfc fans

This is mainly for all the people who are happy that remy will not become a lfc player

It's a massive blow because he was cheap for a good goal scorer in the prem with pace and skill and could play in a few positions
Why do u want borini? He will not play much at lfc he will not make an impact if he gets a small chance e offered nothing in a game at all. He's not going to make it at lfc he will only feel comfortable in a smaller team with less expectations
I think he's average at best and so lfc need another good striker that can either offer pace or a good scoring record or have that quality up front

So the remy deal is a big blow because borini is simply not good enough to do anything in a game
For
Lfc

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This must be the first time i'm actually agreeing with u red lobster. If a top notch striker does not come in, its good bye to champions league football. The Mancs would be the happiest people on the planet if another striker did not come in. Borini's a nice lad, decent player, but LFC can do better. Remy would definitely have been an upgrade on Lambert and Borini, so whoever comes in should have a good goal scoring record.

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Borini is not good enough to do anything in a game?
Did you not watch him last season, playing for a team who are not even close to being as good as ours, and with fans that actually supported him? He was unlucky with us due to injuries, but give him a chance to show what he is capable of.
I don't for one minute believe he is a 30 goal a season striker, maybe 15, but his work rate is immense, and he is willing to stay and fight for place and for the team. Remy we would sign, and then sell/loan next year after he had started to cry that he wasn't the 1st name on the team sheet every week.
I can't be the only person here who thinks Borini could be a very important player for us in terms of versatility and attitude.

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27 Jul 2014 18:24:08
I feel very sad for Remy - what next for him? I'm sure he would have scored more goals than Borini, and we really need another pure goalscorer like Sturridge in the side. A fit Remy for £8.5m would have been a very good purchase. Best wishes to Remy for the future. Does anyone remember that Bill Shankly was going to sign Frank Worthington for Liverpool in 1973 but he failed his medical twice due to high blood pressure? Imagine him with Keegan and Toshack, what a strike force that would have been.

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27 Jul 2014 18:36:23
Just how many goals did Chelsea's strikers score between them last season? I don't think it's quite game over like you make out.

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27 Jul 2014 18:58:48
Id like to see bony I think he could have the same impact that lukaku had at everton he's a big lad aswell and I think sturridge would thrive having a minder

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@qatar red. its precisely my point regarding his performance for sunderland.
sunderland are not Liverpool. less pressure over there, less quality, less expectation and he would feel comfortable and not overawed by players or occasions
the simple fact is he is not good enough playing for Liverpool and has no impact. its like playing with 10 men

if he leaves Liverpool. I am sure he will do well for another team. i'm just saying I have seen enough of him in a Liverpool shirt to notice he just doesn't cut it at all

so I personally think remy would have been a great fit

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27 Jul 2014 17:07:55
Read the following which made me laugh. If true, his head must be as big as the planet!

Brendan Rodgers enquired about Benzema, a fortnight ago but was rebuffed - not by Madrid but by the player.

Real were prepared to listen to offers in excess of £35million after spending £65m on in James Rodriguez from Monaco.

The word back from Benzema's agents, however, left Liverpool smarting when the player indicated they were not on his elite wish-list (not big enough) for a move.

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For Christ's sake, Benzema does not even come close to fitting in line with the players we have currently, he does not fit our transfer strategy or wage structure even slightly, and he will always be looking to leave. I wouldn't mind seeing a striker come in (or even a wing forward, which I think is Benzema's best game), but I don't think we're going to find a better player than Sturridge, and our team (especially defensively) will work better with one central striker.

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27 Jul 2014 16:17:26
Would like Brendan to think about bringing Fenando Torres back, certain he could recreate the form he enjoyed with us before. 20 goal man in this team.

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27 Jul 2014 17:24:25
Please let's move on from this player he let us down sulked his way out a the club we got 50m for him a younger hungrier player to replace Suarez please.

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I was hoping for maybe Sean Dundee! Now the Remy deal is dead.

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Maybe Petersons. Going to get a chance or yesil for that matter why people want torresback baffles me. He's gone

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27 Jul 2014 16:16:54
Hello Eds

Do LFC still have interest in Alexandre Lacazette?

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{Ed002's Note - We will see.}

27 Jul 2014 16:16:23
Hi eds, now that the remy deal is off, who do you expect us to move for in the striker department? Thanks

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27 Jul 2014 16:06:09
Eds, I'm not sure my posts are working. I have submitted 5 (this is the 6th), 2 got through but they were a reply to a rumour. I am using my mobile, does that have anything to do with it?

Cheers.

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{Ed002's Note - I can see two which are just nonsense so you might want to look at the Liverpool banter site.}

27 Jul 2014 20:52:47
Cheers Ed002. ;)

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27 Jul 2014 16:55:08
Hi to all EDS and Fellow REDS

Feel very sad for Remy, poor lad must be devastated. I thought he would've made a huge contribution to our challenge, but that's how it crumbles sometimes. Shame.

I guess we will be going for another striker. Will not bother you with guesses and unrealistic names. It is disappointing though.

I do like Peterson, though. In an ideal world, would've loved to see him given a few games, as well as some of the other kids (Sorry, young men, I mean)

Ah well, had a gut feeling something will scupper the Remy deal. Just makes it more exciting guessing who else is coming in.

YNWA

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I suppose, the club could go back in Wilfrid Bony? but let's see, I have a feeling, we'll be in for a nice surprise!

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27 Jul 2014 16:47:02
Eds, please can you shed some more light on the Reina situation?
I'm aware that wages appear to be the main issue, but BR's previous comments & attitude appears to suggest a deeper friction noted around the time of his Napoli move. Does this stem from Reina's attempts to foster a move to Barca as prior to that BR seemed to be singing his praises.
I actually think that for once he has a bit of competition at the club in Mignolet & this may bring out the best in him.

First time post,

Cheers

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{Ed002's Note - Liverpool want to sell him, he would be happy to go but there is no one willing to meet the financial expectations.}

27 Jul 2014 17:10:04
One of the main problem when giving a player a huge salary.

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27 Jul 2014 16:45:27
If the report that we have pulled out of the Remy deal is true, then it just goes to show the benefits of completing an in depth medical. Let's hope we have another well scouted target and not any knee jerk reactions. I would rather we started the season with Sturridge, Lambert, Borini if he stays and Sterling as another option for central forward.

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Let's go for lukaku

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Personally I like Borini but we another 20goal a season striker for me he does not cut it and we might now have to spend some real money on a striker as 8m for Remy was a steal.

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27 Jul 2014 15:52:46
Eds, there are various reports claiming that Loic Remy have failed his medical and the move to Liverpool is called off.
Can you confirm it to be true, if so it would be shame as I was looking forward to Remy playing in Liverpoo shirt.

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All media outlets are reporting it. I think most Lfc fans will not be disappointed.

I would be happy for BR to sign Wilfried Bony at his point, he would suit our game and has a terrific goal scoring record with a little of Sturridge and Lambert in his game. What are your thoughts?

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I agree, Bony would be a good forward to buy, I like Alexandre Lacazette, and Roberto Firmino!

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Firmino imo would suit our game perfectly. Very similar player to Suarez, can play attacking midfield, striker and on either side of the centre forward. Brilliant signing if it does happen.
Wont be too disappointed with Bony either. Lacazette not too sure about him.

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27 Jul 2014 15:52:37
Not soo disappointed on remy move collapsing. He was going to be on large wages.and the.no7 shirt waskept for him according to ben smith. Looked like a first teamer then. Happy to move on

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I'm with you on this, not to bothered at all. Interesting to see who else we'll go for instead. Lovren to be confirmed tomorrow so not all doom and gloom. Very good signing.

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27 Jul 2014 15:22:54
Ed fellow reds, remy deal off then . Here comes the problems.selling your best players before having replacements in lallana crocked for 6 weeks and now a top striker not coming because crocked . Ideal two weeks before season starts better buy back aspas

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Lallana, Lambert and Can were in before we sold Suarez so you are contradicting yourself

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27 Jul 2014 15:58:08
Three weeks before start of season. Sturridge, Lambert and Borini are strikers also Suarez was banned until November.

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Remy is not a 'Top' striker. He is decent at best. We're not getting him, move on. Not the end of the world, much better players out there. Hopefully go for someone who is better.

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Jay91 was Remy not in as Suarez replacement then .as a forward goal scoring player

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27 Jul 2014 18:06:43
Suarez simply can't be replaced, but we can bring in strikers with other talents, which it appears Brendan is doing. Interesting to see if we'll switch to someone else, but we have pretty good firepower as it is. Don't fret just yet, we did ok last season without him at the start.

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Being as everyone slating me again, now about Remy . Are we stronger than last season going forward on August 17th . I would start with Sturridge and sterling up top now lambert 3rd choice and keep borini as 4, markovic from left can hendo Gerard midfield .

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27 Jul 2014 15:22:13
Reports saying that the remy deal has collapsed any truth eds?

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27 Jul 2014 15:37:01
I won't be the only person to post this, Loic Remy's transfer to LFC has collapsed due to a medical issue.

What's your reaction?

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{Ed007's Note - You aren't mate, I've deleted nearly 300 posts saying the same thing!}

27 Jul 2014 15:35:44
The Remy deal has been cancelled, problem with a recurring knee injury that the medical team don't think is worth the risk.

Nothing to do with wage demands as will probably be reported over the coming days.

Jary

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27 Jul 2014 15:35:23
With Remy having failed his medical, surely Bony will be coming now.

Really need another proven EPL striker alongside Studge & Lambert as Fabio, as much as I love his attitude, will never cut it at the level we are wanting to be at year in year out.

Origi is going to be a star for us in the future but daniel and Rickie need some help up top this year.

Hopefully Brendan and the committee have someone lined up

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I think this is all partly due to Borini staying

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27 Jul 2014 15:34:17
Queue up all the posts saying we have to go for reus/isco now that Remy deal seems to be off.
Have some patience eds:) we are a hopeful bunch us lot, perhaps delusional at times, here's to a great season ahead YNWA

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27 Jul 2014 15:17:53
So now the Remy deal is off, who do you think we'll go for, if anyone eds and readers?

Does this mean we'll just keep Borini?

Personally I think we may go in for Bony.

I would like us to sign Jordan Rhodes! Bring in a goalscorer from the lower leagues like the good old days. With the amount of chances we create, he'd bang in a few!

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With a strike force of Sturridge, Lambert and Borini, we would struggle to finish in the top 6, never mind challenge for the title. Its best for Borini to move on to get more games, and we need to bring in a top notch striker. Lambert is a squad player at best, and Sturridge is injury prone. If we leave it as it is, we are in trouble.

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27 Jul 2014 15:14:01
We have pulled out if the Remy deal over 'concerns over his medical', therefore my question is who will be our replacement for him?

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Well ed001 you must be happy! Even if you did have to hope for the transfer to happen

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27 Jul 2014 13:58:17
ssn reporting that Liverpool are still on the look out for a big money Luis Suarez replacement.

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Ssn still think Micah Richards, Rasmus Elm and Wilfried Bony play for us. Wouldn't trust them as far as I could throw them.

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27 Jul 2014 15:01:32
SO that every LFC will keep going to their site and listening to their shows.

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They might be right about Bony now the Remy deal has gone down

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27 Jul 2014 14:32:59
Thanks for the messages of support everyone! Don't worry lads he's up there looking down on the family as well as the club and its supporters I'm sure. Let's win something for him and all the other Reds that have tragically lost their lives.
YNWA!

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27 Jul 2014 15:02:41
Well said ROI, Lost my brother in law a few months back and he was a huge LFC fan. Fond memories of us both crammed into the Kop every home game, right in the middle behind the goal. Good times.
The lads just running onto the pitch wearing the shirt and giving their all is enough to make us all proud. YNWA.

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27 Jul 2014 17:39:45
Sorry to hear IMH, don't worry mate he's watching over you all. My thoughts exactly, just seeing the lads giving it their all for 90 minutes fills me with pride and joy, I feel blessed to be able to support this wonderful club and share the ups and downs with the rest of the Reds family!
Cheers,

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27 Jul 2014 13:04:18
Ed1
After hearing Rodgers' latest interview he says he's still looking to spend and hopefully can get in one or two more players to really improve the team.

U think he's referring to lovren and remy? Or two more player on top of them?

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A left back maybe

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As he has stated he will not talk about transfer targets (Remy, Lovren etc.) before they sign then I would assume he is talking about them; although I'm sure a LB is required - might have to wait for some departures 1st though.

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27 Jul 2014 14:05:56
I think after those two signings one which will be a left back and maybe one more midfielder.

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27 Jul 2014 12:57:02
Liverpool are ready to make an audacious attempt to sign Arsenal captain Thomas Vermaelen, with the Daily Mail reporting that Reds boss Brendan Rodgers wants to persuade the Belgian international that his reputation can be restored at Anfield rather than with Manchester United or Barcelona.

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{Ed002's Note - That would be tapping up. Rodgers is far from being the brightest but he is not that dumb.}

Would love that if true. Everyone knows arsenal get done over by city and utd lifting players at the end of contracts and we have CL now so should try n do the same. It's a statement as much as a tactical transfer. We get a good player m thy lose 1

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I wouldn't mind him if Agger were to leave. I really don't understand why he never gets a game at Arsenal.

Red Rum

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27 Jul 2014 20:52:15
Do you have something against Rodgers, Ed002?

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{Ed002's Note - You think he should be3 tapping up players? Idiot.}

I don't appreciate being called an person for no reason. You might be able to get away with it with the people who actually post nonsense but I asked a legitimate question. Really seems like you have a chip on your shoulder. Now, instead of biting the head off anything that moves, compose yourself and reply with some manners or don't reply at all. You know yourself that you slated Rodgers, **** knows why. I was asking what you had against him. It's utterly ridiculous to suggest I would approve of any tapping up, anywhere. Grow up.

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27 Jul 2014 12:51:16
Eds, will we still offer Yedlin a trial or no now because of Manquillo, and are we still interested in Rojo or is all our Left back attention on Bertrand now? Thanks.

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{Ed002's Note - I would forget Yedlin. Rojo has been subject of discussion with another EPL side and an Italian side.}

27 Jul 2014 12:07:20
dear eds, are Liverpool and manchester united interested in vidal? thanks

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{Ed002's Note - Please try using the search function.}

27 Jul 2014 11:10:56
Seen a rumour about interest in Keylor Navas after Ancelotti distanced Madrid from him and Atletico, who had interest have since bought in someone else.

I know the Eds, Ed002 in particular hate talk of clauses but if the asking price is around 10 million euros as reported I think he'd be a bargain.

He had a great year with Levante and a great world cup too. The Eds once speculated a while ago that we had had him watched a few times.

Thoughts?

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{Ed002's Note - There is no interest from Liverpool. There is no "clause" that is of any significance to Liverpool.}

Navas signed for Madrid already I thought?

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27 Jul 2014 10:20:36
If we are to sign Remy i'm not sure what he will add that we don't already have.

We bought lambert because he can drop deep and pick up the ball in the hole linking up play or be used as a target man for other forward players to feed of the knock downs, Sturridge who likes to have the ball played in behind the back 4 so he can use his pace to get onto, Markovic who likes to run with the ball at his feet at pace.

But remy who likes to have the ball played in behind to use his pace to run onto, But that's what Sturridge does and he's a better player than remy, plus 80k a week for a copy of a player we already have I just don't get it.

Unless Sturridge is the main forward and remy is being bought so sturridge dosnt have to play too many games and remy being similar will be easy transition when Sturridge is left out of some games.

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He scores goals from wide areas think of him as a back up winger rather than a back up striker although of course he can do both well

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In my opinion he's an ideal signing.
He is dangerous and can score while at the same time he's a bit of a mercenary which means as long as he's getting paid he'll be happy to be a squad player.
Clever business in my opinion

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He is bought because we need a big squad because we are in 4 competition's and for 8.5 mil is good business

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So if Sturridge gets injured?

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Remy deal is now off according to the echo. Lfc have not gave a reason why

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27 Jul 2014 10:17:53
Is Liverpool interested in Roberto Firmino Ed?

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{Ed002's Note - Done to death - use the search engine.}

27 Jul 2014 10:02:55
Danish media report that Agger has not travelled with the squad to Chicago. Do any of the eds know if he is injured or if anyone has bid for him?

If Agger, Skrtl and Kolo goes, will Ilori still be sent on loan or will we be looking to buy another CB besides Lovren?

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{Ed002's Note - I have explained where I know of interest.}

27 Jul 2014 11:10:44
Only one centre back will sign I think.

It'd be so stupid to loan out Ilori and then buy a replacement for him. That doesn't make sense.

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27 Jul 2014 05:57:53
Hey Ed002. Do you know of any interest from Liverpool that we may not know about? I.e H.Moreno and Rojo?

Thanks for you hard work

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{Ed002's Note - I don't think so at this time.}

27 Jul 2014 09:56:38
Is anyone starting to get very excited for the new season? It feels like waiting for your holiday so excited! I personally think we will again shock people with our "mid table" team without suarez. Sturridge is obviously going to get over 30 goals and we will once again become a one man team. Oh dear

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27 Jul 2014 09:36:27
So it's looking like the preferred cb partnership for next season will be sakho and lovren. I both really like these players and have followed there careers over the last few years, and always hoped.we'd have these two one day (and kjaer but less said about that the better). I think sakho is a beast but last season I thought he was very shaky on the ball, Ihope this season he can be more calm and composed on the ball, does anyone else slightly worry about this in his game?

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I don't remember Sakho loosing out on possesion at all last season. His slouch posture when at ball does make him look alittle awkward.

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27 Jul 2014 11:11:18
Sakho gets very high marks for technical content on the ball but low marks for artistic impression.

Fortunately, this is football not ice skating so artistic impression has no effect on results.

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I agree with OP. Sakho looked nervous, gave the ball away a fair few times as well.

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I think the thing is with Sakho he sometimes LOOKS as if he's going to lose the ball but he actually doesn't.
I'd be delighted with a pairing of him and Lovren (in fact those who have long memories will know that this would have been my Liverpool CB pairing about 3 seasons ago)
With Ilori as back up with a couple of the youngsters it looks good

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Sorry, I meant about 3 windows ago not 3 seasons

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Sakho had a very dodgy 10-15 minutes against City where he did give the ball away needlessly on a few occasions but overall his ball retention is pretty good. He does look very awkward at times but his passes are usually brisk and straight to feet as you would want.

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27 Jul 2014 08:34:53
Is it only me who thinks that without suarez we are going to be lethal on the counter attack? Don't get me wrong we will miss him but there wasn't just him who was lethal in front of goal the studge was scoring left right and centre WITH out suarez also sterling was phenomenal end of the season now you bring in Markovic Emre and rickie it seems we set up to play counter attacking football which is great!

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27 Jul 2014 07:30:23
There are rumours of LFC linking to a move for

Nicolas Gaitan,
Xherdan shaqiri,
Arturo Vidal and even
Arda Turan.

Ed in your opinion or rather in everyone's opinion who will be an ideal signing considering that the signings of Remy, Origi and Lovern are all completed.

In my opinion it would be Turan. because I think he would bring maturity in the midfield.

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{Ed001's Note - it has to be Vidal, he is the best there is in his position. Not that any of those are likely to happen.}

Good players all of them but Firmino would be my choice and I reckon we'd get him for 25 to 30 million.
Ed is there any chance of him moving? Thanks.

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{Ed001's Note - there is always a chance mate, I don't believe we are in the running right now though.}

Isco for me

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27 Jul 2014 08:56:28
Ed01,

Vidal would be coup of the season. Do you know of any interest?

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{Ed001's Note - yes, from Juve in not selling him. They are prepared to sell Pogba to raise funds, but intend to hang on to Vidal as he is their key player.}

27 Jul 2014 09:15:02
Was reading that the Mancs have submitted (or, are about to) an offer of XXmiilion for Vidal and hope to get the deal wrapped up in a couple of days. I'd definitely like LFC to go in for him.

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Eds and reds,

Are Liverpool looking to buy Paul Pogba?
Juve willing to sell, we have the money, can improve our midfield.

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Pogba will cost a big sum and I don't think Rodger will spend so much money on that position when we have Gerrard, Can, Lucas to fill up the same position.

I read Agger didn't train in Chicago, looks like he is on the way to Barcelona.

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Hi Ed001- I do agree Vidal shall be a great signing. Hope Rodgers bid for him. I would be disappointed if he joins the Mancs.

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Vidal any day, we need more class in that area of the team. Our attacking line up is really good and has depth.

I am with GerrardsLFC completely.

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27 Jul 2014 17:37:02
JONESRED agree would be great to see Isco at Liverpool.

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27 Jul 2014 02:58:16
Alright lads, haven't been on since the season finished but I'm back! Unfortunately I bring some bad news. My uncle who was fighting for his life in hospital sadly passed away on Tuesday. Was a massive Liverpool fan and a great man. He fought hard and lasted 2 months longer than expected, but unfortunately did not win his battle. I was holding strong at the funeral until You'll Never Walk Alone was played, then I just broke down! Listening to it on matchdays is enough of a tear jerker, but hearing it at a funeral is just heartbreaking. May he rest in peace.

On the football side of things, I'm liking the business we've done so far. Lambert was a bargain for what he brings to the team, Lallana is unique in his playing style and gives us an extra dimension going forward, Can is already a great box to box midfielder from what I've seen so far, and Markovic looks like an exciting young talent. Still think we need a world class forward to at least try make up for the Suarez goals but I'm sure Brendan knows what he's doing.
Cheers,

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{Ed001's Note - my condolences to your family.}

27 Jul 2014 07:29:03
Sorry to hear your news ROI, my condolences to you and family, YNWA

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RIP ROI's uncle YNWA

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Horrible to hear ROI,
My condolences with you and your family, hope you're all okay

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My condolences fella!

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27 Jul 2014 08:50:25
My first ever time watching Liverpool will be against Dortmund on the 10th. I will be sure to belt out the famous song with your uncle in mind.

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27 Jul 2014 09:18:06
My condolences to your family mate.

R.I.P

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Sincere condolences ROI

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R.I.P

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My condolences mate.

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Deepest condolences fellow Red.

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27 Jul 2014 11:32:58
May your uncle R.I.P. Let's hope we win something for you and your uncle this year the cl why not Y.N.W.A.

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Sorry to hear that ROI. Condolences to you and your family mate.

Red Rum

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Hope you and your family are coping mate. I know how horrible the feeling is. I'm pleased to see no trolls abusing the dislike button though. RIP ROI's uncle.

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27 Jul 2014 14:55:47
You'll Never Walk Alone.

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27 Jul 2014 17:47:17
Thanks everybody, luckily we have so much coming our way to keep our mind off it by concentrating on other things. Thanks again everybody for your kind messages and your support.
YNWA.

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27 Jul 2014 01:57:53
Im writing this post to see what your opinions are on pre season games regarding the team and results.

Before we start I know that pre season training is for fitness and to try out younger players to see how they can cope on a big stage and to see if they can make a break through. But morale is an important issue aswell. My opinion is that we should have players like sterling and Sturridge on the bench so if we fall behind a bit in the game they can come on and change it around, and it will be good for them. So far our pre season hasn't been the best with only beating preston and losing to brondby and roma and i'm not one of these fans who thinks were doing rubbish because were losing, I know why rodgers is doing what es doing and I think its a good idea. But seeing teams like manchester united winning 7-0 and beating roma aswell as the other top teams(i know they are using stronger squads) which will be competing with winning their games it must surely have an impact on morale. As a footballer you never want to lose and if you lose your unhappy, whenever you lose a football match even when it means nothing you get a tad upset and annoyed. So what I would like to know is your opinions. Would you rather see what's happening now with use being a bit sloppy and losing or maybe trying to give a few of the big players a game. i'm on the fence I can see valid reasons for both arguments. I know I've rambled on and if you have read all this aha thanks. :) YNWA!

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26 Jul 2014 21:35:31
Ed001

Your thoughts on how our defends will line up this season & your opinion on dejan lovren?

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{Ed001's Note - I expect Lovren to partner Sakho, and be a very good partner. He is not much quicker than Skrtel or Agger, but he is a better defender than either and almost as good on the ball as Agger. Last season he was the best defender of the under 30s. Hopefully he will be able to also get better as he gets older like players such as Distin are doing.}

27 Jul 2014 09:47:19
Ed1 which other two CB do you see left in the squad as back up Skrtel and Kelly?

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{Ed001's Note - and Ilori.}

27 Jul 2014 02:08:59
Can people please stop stressing about the amount of new signings and us missing Suarez.
He scored 1/3rd of his goals in 6 games. We got 17/24 points when he was banned.

Looking at the performances without Suarez we looked a much more balanced team. In the big games(spurs, chelsea, city, utd, arsenal), he scored against Spurs in both games and Utd in 1. The other top 3 finishing teams he didn't get on the scoresheet.(I will concede he is effective with his assists and runs though, but we needed goals too)

As some 1 else pointed out, spurs finished 3 points worse of than the prvious season with bale.for a squad in apparent, disarray that wasn't too bad.
also on that note AVB is pretty clueless and the insistance on playing soldado and 2 wingers that can't cross into the 6 yard was stupifying.

I notice every 1 forgot chelsea bought 9 players when they won their first title under mourinho and shipped out 14

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Suarez is worthy of a ballon d'or so stop talking BS.Liverpool would of being mid table last season only for Luis.He scored a equal amount of goals as Ronaldo who takes all Madrids penos & Suarez didn't.I don't think theirs a player in the world that could replace Suarez with his never stop chasing down gameplay.I agree we need to be positive but talking down Luis as if he was only a half decent player is ridiculous.We need a star player like Shaqiri, Benzema or Reus to Keep the ball rolling for next season. Remy & Lambert are decent but they won't match Luis even both of them together.

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I'll never understand why people put Shaqiri in the same sort of category as Reus. It's just bizarre.

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Chewy. I understand what you are saying but in the same way we should not look at 1 player and think he is the reason we finished 2nd.
We will miss Suarez. fact.
But our team is a team.
We will be fine.

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Ah right you're one of the ''star player'' brigade chewy.
Why do you think shaquiri and benzema are stars?
Also if you think suarez's work rate will be missed, why would you want benzema?

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When did Shaqiri become a star player?
Someone who was on the bench for 2 consecutive seasons does not qualify as a 'star' player.

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Bobs summed up why he has no idea what he's talking about. let's get a big name to replace a big name with no consideration of what they offer! Clueless!

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27 Jul 2014 11:16:01
Yea because if anyone can give you work rate it's Benzema, oh wait.

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Shane? erm not sure if you read what I put. You seem to insult me, then It looks like you're agreeing with me?

You want to rethink what you posted there champ?

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Sorry meant chewy *

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Unless you mean I summed up why barnes 89 knows nothing?

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27 Jul 2014 00:28:14
I think Roberto Firmino would be the creative link if we bought him, tricky, scores goals, just what we need.

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You will find it is just what we don't need. Perhaps if we didn't purchase Markovic, this would still be a thing.

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And where will he play? Who do we bench for him? And lastly, who do we get rid of? Come back when you`ve answered those questions. Pointles post, really.

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27 Jul 2014 05:25:22
Any other attacking players after Remy and Origi would be an overkill.

We already have Lallana, Markovic, Coutinho, Sterling, Suso as the links you refer too.

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I would be well happy for Firmino to come in.
And in my opinion we do still need another attacking player especially if Ibe is loaned out for a season which he should be.
Don't get me wrong, if Brendan is going to play Ibe regularly then great. we probably don't need another forward player if that happens but for me, Ibe needs a year long loan at a Swansea or a Southampton as this would be better for his development than sitting on our bench.

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Origi will not be in our squad this coming season.

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27 Jul 2014 00:18:00
I may be wrong but I have a feeling Liverpool are taking a big financial gamble this transfer window. We've spent a lot of money already and still spending like there's no tomorrow. Even with Suarez money we're going to be spending far more than we (the fans) could have ever wished for.

My gut feel is that the Board have told Brendan that this is his one shot. He won't get much money in next few years due to stadium development and so (like Barcelona) he needs to spend this time round and make sure he buys enough to last a few years (hence the younger player with potential to be world class type profile).

What worries me is that I'm pretty sure that the gamble only really works if we qualify for Champions League every season.

We're playing with fire and I really hope we don't get burnt as I don't see any second chances here.

Having said that, what a great transfer window it's been so far. I've never seen anything like it from Liverpool before.

Let's just pray that we don't just live the dream (Leeds style) but instead the dream becomes the life for us from now on!

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How is this risk any different to any other window? The net spend will probably end up at 30 mil or so. If we had no outgoings and just spent 30 everyone would be moaning about it. Didn't spend a vast amount last summer( most of which will be sold or are out on loan) and nothing in jan. I'd be more worried if we weren't spending, yes the gamble is for the champions league but most would agree it's the minimum requirement of expectation going forward.

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All transfers are gambles. The only thing is that certain clubs like Chelsea, City, Utd and to some extent Arsenal, get away with getting flops because they have success hence, that insulates them from criticism from the media and pundits. There`s some truth to your thought of spending now due to the stadium development BUT they have prepared for Luis leaving for a year and have had a lot of time to scout the type of players they think we need. We have to trust them and BR and hope for the best. For me, consistent CL footie is key right now for the coming yrs. The PL? we will go for it as a bonus after securing CL footie IMO.

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Younger, hungry players means lower wages. No Luis means wages saved. It's not all about splashing on transfer fees. The club have managed to get plenty of bang for their buck with some of these signings.

Transfer fees we can get back with good performances. Paying lower wages than Luis' is money saved.

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Its being so cheerful that keeps you going mate!

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If we sign Remy, Lovren and Origi then that's us on £100m. If we are led to believe we're still chasing Vidal that takes us to close to £150m. Yes we are trying to offload but at most that gives us £20m back. That would be net spend of £50m to £60m.

We're not saving on wages. We have a bigger squad.

My point is that I believe we are throwing all our eggs into this transfer window basket in preparation for the stadium development years.

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Well put it like this if we've replaced Suarez with the 4 attacking players.

Now if we had kept Suarez and he has a bad game we're stuck with him on the pitch

Now say lalanna starts and is out of form markovic comes on and we then still have Remy and Lambert if anyone else isn't playing up to scratch or we are pushing for a goal.

In theory we should be more consistent over a longer stretch in practice? Well who the Feck knows ey?

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I don't see the big gamble. I think the owners are simply being ambitious and forward looking.

The United shirt deal with Nike shows that vast amounts of money is flowing into the game right now.

If we have a good season, it will put us in a very strong negotiating position with respect to shirt and kit sponsors next season.

Gotta speculate to accumulate.

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The financial rewards for top 3 are v v high; over £90m for a top 3 finish and guaranteed group stages of champions league.

I think the additional personnel (not forgetting that a number of players will probably leave the club this window) will mean we have a competitive squad as well as a fairly young one.

I do not believe the board is throwing money to give Rodgers "his one chance" as surely they would've done that in January when we were near the top of the league?

I would not expect huge outlays in future windows either as after this Window Rodgers has probably got the squad and squad depth he would've wanted - sure we will buy 2 to 3 people per year but unlikely to be 6's or 7's.

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26 Jul 2014 23:25:37
Hi guys new to this so forgive me if I'm posting in the wrong section or bringing up already discussed topics! What are your thoughts on suso? In his break through year I thought he clearly had great qualities but the system just didn't suit him, however I think how we played last season and using the 'number 10' role in a suited formation I think suso would be at least very good back up, he was put out wide a lot in his first season under Rodgers? I've only
Got that season to go on so maybe you guys might know better?

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