Liverpool Banter Archive March 27 2011

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27 Mar 2011 23:55:44
Is it because we haven't got champions league football and players join them ahead of us because of this? {Ed005's Note - I'm sure Champions League football is a factor. And of course we could spend £35m-40m on the player but you have to remember that we need about 5, possibly 6 players in the Summer and lets face it, we don't exactly have bundles of cash do we?}

That was another reason why I didn't think we could do that this window.

Our budget is estimated to be around 50-60 million gross and we want to spread it throughout the squad. {Ed005's Note - As Thomas Werner said, there is no "budget" as such. Transfers are decided by a transfer committee and ultimatly Werner will sanction the deal presented to him. In saying that, one would expect that the gross figures you mentioned are what will most probably be spent.}

27 Mar 2011 23:39:30
27 Mar 2011 23:18:48
BJH here, you're welcome for the comments JJ, good stuff! Should be an exciting end of season/ summer ahead. Walk on my friend! Dare I say it. . . . . . . . . Oh what the hell! It'll be our year! !. . . .someone had to say it! !

YNWA

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NO, don't say it, don't say it! Awh bugger you went and said it, didn't you! Awh well, you know the old saying, live in hope, die without having won the lottery. :)

YWNA
JJ

27 Mar 2011 23:39:40
Ha , yeah i saw that post. Anyway, don't you think that we should at least show an interest? {Ed005's Note - It would be very nice if we did however there's no point in wasting our time trying to sign a player who is unlikely to come. Neymar will go for a big fee and big bucks. We're better just concentrating on players we can realistically get. That doesn't mean that we can't get quality players in the Summer - we made bids for quality like Richards and Benzema in the January transfer window and we're having players such as M'Vila and Gervinho watched closely so we're showing intent. I'm not being pessemistic, I'm just being realistic.}

Explain how we can't pay big buck. He would cost around 35-40 million which we can afford if we need too. I think we can afford his wages.

Is it because we haven't got champions league football and players join them ahead of us because of this? {Ed005's Note - I'm sure Champions League football is a factor. And of course we could spend £35m-40m on the player but you have to remember that we need about 5, possibly 6 players in the Summer and lets face it, we don't exactly have bundles of cash do we?}

27 Mar 2011 23:36:11
My team for next season;);););)
reina
johnson kelly agger baines
mvila
meireles gerrard
dzsudzsek carroll suarez

subs: gulasci, adam, benzema, ansaldi, lucas, carra, kuyt, shelvey,
wilson, A young, cole, spearing, jeffren. . .so many different teams and formations can be used with a squad like that

27 Mar 2011 23:15:09
The person who says he favours manure, did you have your head in a hole for the January transfer market. His dad said he'd prefer a move to Liverpool you numpty.
Anyway, why does everyone think that we are going to sign aguero or neymar? I'd prefer just two strikers as back to Carroll and suarez as they were bought to be a partnership, unlike most people seem to think on this site. {Ed005's Note - Well Kenny prefers to have more than two top strikers. He wants three or four in the same squad.}

27 Mar 2011 23:18:48
BJH here, you're welcome for the comments JJ, good stuff! Should be an exciting end of season/ summer ahead. Walk on my friend! Dare I say it. . . . . . . . . Oh what the hell! It'll be our year! !. . . .someone had to say it! !

YNWA

27 Mar 2011 23:13:27
I watched Brazil Vs Scotland today and Neymar was fantastic! He's got trickery, great energy, quick feet, unbelievable pace and he is a decent finisher too. He was by far the biggest threat for Brazil and he's only 19. In my opinion, Liverpool should at least have a look at him. What do you think of him Ed and what do you think the chance of siging him is.

Thanks. {Ed005's Note - Our chances of signing Neymar have been well documented in recent hours. - 0% chance. But I'll say 0.01% to keep a certain someone happy.}

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ha , yeah i saw that post. Anyway, don't you think that we should at least show an interest? {Ed005's Note - It would be very nice if we did however there's no point in wasting our time trying to sign a player who is unlikely to come. Neymar will go for a big fee and big bucks. We're better just concentrating on players we can realistically get. That doesn't mean that we can't get quality players in the Summer - we made bids for quality like Richards and Benzema in the January transfer window and we're having players such as M'Vila and Gervinho watched closely so we're showing intent. I'm not being pessemistic, I'm just being realistic.}

27 Mar 2011 23:02:07
Eds i just have a few thoughts on the reina situation and like if you could give me some feedback.
if reina were to leave he would want to go to a team challenging honours. but a goalkeeper is not a psotion where a team can have two top quality players in the same position, except for moneybags city. so i have decided to take a look at the "top" teams and their keeper situations:
real madrid - have casilas
barcelona - although pepe is better than valdes i still think barca/ guardiola wouldn't drop valdes
inter - have julio cesear
milan - don't have a good goalkeeper so a possibility but i doubt pepe would go to italy
juventus - have buffon
bayern - have a really good young keeper in kraft
chelsea - have cech
city - have hart and given!
spurs - we are going to win a trophy before spurs
united - kenny/ lfc would never sell pepe to them. simple. i don't think they could afford him either. i have a feeling that united fans will be left bitterly disappointed when they have kuszczak and lindegaard fighting for the position next season.
arsenal - they are linked with bug transfers all the time but they never happen. why? because arsenal don't spend big. anyways szczesny looks like he is going to be decent. can anyone honestly see wenger spending £20-25m on a keeper. i can't

this is why i think pepe will stay. i think he will want to stay also when he sees the ambition and plans of our owners. pepe has the time. he has another 10 years in the game so he can afford to be patient.

eds please post this. rumours, banter i don't mind. i would really appreciate it if one of you could give a response as i am truly baffled by the media always linking him with united/ arsenal and how some fans have resigned themselves to him leaving. {Ed005's Note - Arsenal and Man Utd seem to be the most logical options however I can't see Scrooge Wenger stumping up the money required to sign Reina. I can see the Mancs putting forward the cash and whether we'd sell or not remains to be seen. I'd be disappointed if Reina went to Man Utd, I'd like to think he had more respect for us than that.}

27 Mar 2011 22:43:22
LUCAS IS CLASSSSSS! That's why with 12 months left on his contract every big club in Europe & England are looking to poach him from us. That's why when you open the tabloids every day he is being linked with a move away because he deserves champions league football.

Josek

27 Mar 2011 22:23:03
Hi ed, do you think this summer we will sign some real quality player's that will get us back on the road to competing for honours again? & if so in ur opinion who do you think realistically will come in(quality wise.) keep up the good work lads!

lfcscott {Ed002's Note - These pages are full of discussion on who might come and go. You'll have to pick your way through the messages.}

27 Mar 2011 22:40:17
Ed, i read in one of the papers ruud van nistelrooy said he wants to come back to the prem and would be prepared to be an impact player from the bench.

i think apart from being a former manc i don't see any other cons to him being a target for liverpool as he is a world class finisher maybe 1 of the best the prem has seen, do you think he would be intrested in a move to liverpool {Ed005's Note - I'm sure he would. However I don't see it happening.}

thanks for the response ed im just thinking along the lines of proven quality at low price and more money going on other positions, do you think that dalglish and camolli might have it in them to pull a rabbit out of the hat with someone like paulo henriqe (ganso)

{Ed002's Note - You think Ganso is proven quality at a low price? Liverpool should get in before anyone else hears about him then. No chance of him joining.}

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youve misunderstood me ed van nistelrooy is the proven quality at less price , where as ganso is the other positions with the money saved , i just hope he is not on anyone elses radar so we can get him for a steal! ! we can all be sarcastic lol

{Ed002's Note - Ganso is not going to happen. Van Nistelrooy would be a huge waste of wages.}

27 Mar 2011 22:25:17
If top clubs from Spain or Italy go in for these south American kids this is where they will go. Nice and sunny for them.
As for Charlie Adam you can't judge him off today, we all know what he's been doing in the league week in week out.
Saying that I don't see the need for him at our club , I just don't see where he will fit into the team.
If kenny can see him as gerrards replacement it will be in a few years when gerrard has gone , by which time Adam will be late 20s.
If your looking for replacements we should be looking players in there late teens early 20s.

LAVERS

27 Mar 2011 22:31:44
Ed I know it's a stupid question but what would what would our chances be of getting Neymar and at what price? {Ed005's Note - Neymar would cost about £30m possibly more given his Brazil form. We have zero chance.}

ha thanks a bunch ed just lifting my confidence in anything eh? already had one of the worst days of my life so far you could at least try at put it in more positive form, rather than your usual bluntness. thanks. thanks, so much ed. {Ed005's Note - You asked me what the chances of getting Neymar are and I gave an honest answer. You said yourself it was a stupid question so why bother asking it.}

ha wasnt even my who asked THANKS. honest answer? hmmm, zero chance? how can anything be zero chance? then again judging by my current circumstances not much ISNT zero chance. sorry ed. {Ed005's Note - Ok just for you, there is a 0.01% chance. Not quite zero, but low.}

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I think you need help. . . .

If you want a specific answer, why not go ahead and write it. . . . why bother ed for that??

Ed, great job by all of you! ! !

27 Mar 2011 22:13:31
Reina
Johnson-Cahill-Agger-Baines
Young-Meireles-Gerrard-Dzsudzsak
Carroll-Suarez

Hennesssey, Skrtel, Carragher, Kelly, Lucas
Adam, Shelvey, Kuyt, Bojan, Pacheco

27 Mar 2011 22:05:42
Ed, what are your opinions on J.Cole and do you think he will be here next season? {Ed002's Note - He has had another poor season - and injury hit. He may leave in the summer, but it is 50/50.}

27 Mar 2011 22:07:19
Praising the player is classic old school man managment, helping the players confidence whilst also giving the smokescreen he is an integral part of the team so somebody like the Harry Redknapps of this world come in with silly money for the player, and we say thank you very much and and goodnight! If a club came in with a £10-12 million bid we would snap there hand off, would you?

27 Mar 2011 22:01:15
I don't agree! We don't know that we haven't watched Neymar, or even spoken to a representative/ Santos about him, things are being done behind closed doors, like it should be, I'm not saying we will sign him or that we have shown an interest, all I am saying is I don't see why it's completely ruled out. We spent £35 mill on Carroll, no doubt quite a few will be shipped out in the summer too, so no reason to think they wouldn't pay the fee. None of us know how much they will or won't spend, and rightly so. In my opinion he would be a better buy than Benzema, who people think is a done deal.
On another note it's good to see interest being shown in James McCarthy also. One that got away a few years ago, got Premier League experience now with Wigan. Would be a great acquisition. Hope we can sign him in front of Chavski!
Great site by the way Ed, been reading people's thoughts and rumours for ages now, keep up the good work, I may not always agree with you, but I respect all Ed's! YNWA!

27 Mar 2011 22:03:01
Apparently we are after all good young talents, they are :
Marc Albrighton(21), James McCarthy(20), Jeffren Suarez(23) and Fernando Gago(24)! Do you think these would be good signings Ed? {Ed005's Note - I think all would be good signings.}
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On a scale of 1-10 what do you think our chance of signing them are ED? cheers {Ed005's Note - If interest in McCarthy, Suarez and Gago is firm and genuine then we have a great chance of getting them, however I think A.Villa would ask rediculous money for Albrighton - they don't need the money.}
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Would it be more than for Ashley Young Ed? p.s thanks for the response ! {Ed002's Note - No.}

27 Mar 2011 21:59:24
Also your talking about Neymars performance, yes he had a good game and looks an excellent prospect but that can be said about alot of players who people build up out of all recognition who then turn out to be ordinary, I grew up watching players like Van Bastten Gullitt Maradona so maybe I set the bar pretty high, but I just don't see why people rave about players like Ibrahimovich Robinho Ribery Pato Bojan, grossly grossly overrated! But that's just my opinion.

27 Mar 2011 21:52:17
With regards to the youth dalglish is after/ looking at

obika at spurs, spurs deff won't sell the boy has a massive future, quick & powerfull and can score
afobe at arsenak currentlyon loa, good feet and quick
clyne at palace, should birmingham stay up then that is where he will be
puncheon the ex barnet player is not prem material

from what i know both arsenal and spurs have a very very good youth system at present, spurs will supply the goalkeeper for england on wednesday for the victory shield game v scotland and he will be playing a year above his age!

27 Mar 2011 21:52:57
Apparently we are after all good young talents, they are :
Marc Albrighton(21), James McCarthy(20), Jeffren Suarez(23) and Fernando Gago(24)! Do you think these would be good signings Ed? {Ed005's Note - I think all would be good signings.}
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On a scale of 1-10 what do you think our chance of signing them are ED? cheers {Ed005's Note - If interest in McCarthy, Suarez and Gago is firm and genuine then we have a great chance of getting them, however I think A.Villa would ask rediculous money for Albrighton - they don't need the money.}

27 Mar 2011 21:38:36
Ed I know it's a stupid question but what would what would our chances be of getting Neymar and at what price? {Ed005's Note - Neymar would cost about £30m possibly more given his Brazil form. We have zero chance.}

ha thanks a bunch ed just lifting my confidence in anything eh? already had one of the worst days of my life so far you could at least try at put it in more positive form, rather than your usual bluntness. thanks. thanks, so much ed. {Ed005's Note - You asked me what the chances of getting Neymar are and I gave an honest answer. You said yourself it was a stupid question so why bother asking it.}

ha wasnt even my who asked THANKS. honest answer? hmmm, zero chance? how can anything be zero chance? then again judging by my current circumstances not much ISNT zero chance. sorry ed. {Ed005's Note - Ok just for you, there is a 0.01% chance. Not quite zero, but low.}

27 Mar 2011 21:42:19
Lucas wasn't a Dalglish buy, he's doing his best with the team he was left with! I expect him to be no more than a squad player next season if Kenny gets the players he wants in, that's if he hasn't got rid of him in the summer ( fingers crossed ). Messi plays well whatever team he is up against so don't see were your going with that one! You rate Lucas, good luck to ye, I don't end of! ! {Ed005's Note - Kenny has singled out Lucas for praise, as have some past Brazil greats. He has done very well, and been consistent. Kenny just doesn't come out and praise anyone for the sake of it. I'm just pointing out that you claim Lucas only looked good today because he was in a great team which is total nonsense. There are other Brazilian holding midfielders if that's the case.}

27 Mar 2011 21:18:14
Ed, i read in one of the papers ruud van nistelrooy said he wants to come back to the prem and would be prepared to be an impact player from the bench.

i think apart from being a former manc i don't see any other cons to him being a target for liverpool as he is a world class finisher maybe 1 of the best the prem has seen, do you think he would be intrested in a move to liverpool {Ed005's Note - I'm sure he would. However I don't see it happening.}

27 Mar 2011 21:19:03
These pro Lucas supporters really are laughable, saying how well he played for BRAZIL against SCOTLAND. I would look a world beater in those circumstances, and you then have the cheek to slate Charlie Adam who was playing for SCOTLAND against BRAZIL, I havn't seen enough of Adam to form an opinion on him but i trust Kenny's judgement and if we do sign him I will give the lad a chance to prove himself just as I did with Lucas who after 3 seasons has gone from p**s poor to ordinary! If you are happy with ordinary then prepare for us to be a mid-table team! ! {Ed005's Note - So does that mean Neymar's performance deserves no credit? Given that in playing in a great team he looks a world beater. Guess we'll have to stop praising Messi or Ronaldo so much now also, based on your theory of players only looking good because they're in great teams. Also, if you trust Kenny's judgement on Adam why can't you trust his judgement on Lucas' form and performances?}

27 Mar 2011 21:16:36
I wouldn't say there was no chance of LFC signing Neymar, just depends on the money I would say, I would imagine the FSG would be interested in this talented youngster if they felt the deal was right, just my opinion. But as he has exceptional talent I would think he may be on the radar, just because Chavski have been repeatedly linked with him doesn't mean we can't nip in and pinch him from under their noses. Remember it was when dumb and dumber owned the club when Chavski were first said to be interested, maybe things have changed now? But like I said, just my opinion. YNWA {Ed005's Note - Opinion has nothing to do with it - it is about fact. And the facts are that we've shown no interest whatsoever in Neymar, that he would cost £30m+ and even if we opted to pay that amount of money for him, which is very unlikely, he would opt for other clubs over us.}

27 Mar 2011 21:13:25
27 Mar 2011 20:59:39
Jovanovic
Aqualani
Cole
Skertl
+5m For Neymar Thats A Deal.

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Santos DEFINITELY can't afford those wages, and I would think Santos would trade Neymar for Aquilani+5m.
He would do very well in Brazil. {Ed005's Note - Considering they would want £30m+ for Neymar I doubt that would be acceptable in their eyes. Plus, Aquilani wouldn't move to the Brazilian League anyway.}

27 Mar 2011 21:06:15
Ed I know it's a stupid question but what would what would our chances be of getting Neymar and at what price? {Ed005's Note - Neymar would cost about £30m possibly more given his Brazil form. We have zero chance.}

ha thanks a bunch ed just lifting my confidence in anything eh?? already had one of the worst days of my life so far you could at least try at put it in more positive form, rather than your usual bluntness. thanks. thanks, so much ed. {Ed005's Note - You asked me what the chances of getting Neymar are and I gave an honest answer. You said yourself it was a stupid question so why bother asking it.}

27 Mar 2011 20:54:06
Hey ed out of 10 wots the chance of us getting

Albrighton
Young
McCarthy
Baines
Jeffren
Dann

cheers and keep up the gd work :) {Ed005's Note - A chance of them all bar Albrighton.}

27 Mar 2011 20:55:20
RE: James McCarthy Rumours
Dalglish has pursued McCarthy for a while now, even before he was manager. I posted about this about 9 months ago. Don't remember exact date. The rumour spread in the aftermath of an Irish International where Dalglish was in attendance.
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I'm not disputing the idea of King kenny being interested in McCarthy however as regards your claim it was due to
an Irish game i think your talking B*ll*X. Before last night he only made a 20 minute appearance in a friendly against
Brazil in Feb (i think) last year. Unless Kenny liked what he saw on the bench i do not think anything he did in that game for us would have had the plaudits purring.
I do think he wll be a great player though so be glad to see the interest in him.

27 Mar 2011 20:55:52
So E.H LFC stick to Football Manager, Coz that's the only place your idea's will ever happen.

BS you think you can sell Maxi for 6m onFM?

Yes just, Become manager of Liverpool, Then Add manager and become manager of Man Utd then

sell them Maxi, Poulson, N'gog, Konchesky, Jovanovic.

And Sell Rooney and nani for a grand each, Its hilarious lol

UCCM

27 Mar 2011 20:45:46
Ed what are the chances of signing the following ?

1, 3, 7, 13, 19, 23, 29, 31

I think it would be great they are all in their prime right now :-)

Mort182

27 Mar 2011 20:40:14
Can someone tell me how lucas and charle adam played missed the game? - Mc

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Lucas had a great game Adam was poor

27 Mar 2011 20:42:13
Does any1 know is or can Adams head can be turned by manure interest?

I would think so he's been out of the game now for a while
but with the mancs defenisve frailties who knows Tony might be an option. .

Mort182

27 Mar 2011 20:44:49
Ed002 has really put his neck on the line today saying Sanchez and aguero to inter, ganso to barca, cavani to liverpool and neymar to chelsea. . you really need to make sure they are correct ed cause if you get this wrong you will lose all your respect its a huge call. . as a liverpool supporter i am thrilled with cavani gutted the chavs have got neymar but im just thinking will liverpool play a front 3 of

- -Suarez- - Carroll- - Cavani?

wont get the best out of carroll i fear. anyway ed as you have given out promising information today about these players where do you think pastore and hazard will end up in your opinion? {Ed001's Note - you really need to read things more thoroughly, he has in no way said this will happen, only that it was his best guess on current info.}

27 Mar 2011 20:45:44
Too be fair to Adam its hard to look quality when playing for Scotland against Brazil - Mc

27 Mar 2011 20:15:22
It seems ED002 has put his nec on the line saying Sanchez and Aguero are going to inter, Neymar to Chelsea and Ganso to Barca. . his rep is on the line hear but i want to know if you have any info on where Hazard is going.

You best be praying you are correct though because if your wrong you might lose a lot of respect.

Also do you really think Cavani might be going to liverpool ED002? {Ed001's Note - why would his neck be on the line? If you read what he said you would know that he did no such think as put anything on the line as it is too early to say what will definitely happen.}

27 Mar 2011 20:37:04
Cant see this adams fella improving us, looked very average today, think we need to be setting are sights higher than this , squad player at best for me eds what you think. {Ed005's Note - Who is Adams? Anyone watching Spain on Friday evening would have said Iniesta was average if they'd seen him for the first time - so best not judge based on one game./ }

point was average against anyone good, i don't think we should get in a bidding war over a player who is good in a very poor side , we need top players and i mean top.

27 Mar 2011 20:18:42
Can someone tell me how lucas and charle adam played missed the game? - Mc

27 Mar 2011 20:19:24
So E.H LFC stick to Football Manager, Coz that's the only place your idea's will ever happen.

BS you think you can sell Maxi for 6m onFM?

27 Mar 2011 20:24:36
Cant see this adams fella improving us, looked very average today, think we need to be setting are sights higher than this , squad player at best for me eds what you think. {Ed005's Note - Who is Adams? Anyone watching Spain on Friday evening would have said Iniesta was average if they'd seen him for the first time - so best not judge based on one game./}

27 Mar 2011 20:00:29
Ed do you know if there is any chance of signing lucas from sao paulo? its been rumoured about a very large buy out clause, just wondered if you could shed any light on the situation and if you think he is a possibility as he looks a real talent.

jaymo {Ed002's Note - No nothing at all.}

27 Mar 2011 19:35:10
Apparently we are after all good young talents, they are :
Marc Albrighton(21), James McCarthy(20), Jeffren Suarez(23) and Fernando Gago(24)! Do you think these would be good signings Ed ? {Ed005's Note - I think all would be good signings.}

27 Mar 2011 19:13:33
Adam is a decent player but not the type I want at Liverpool. We need a creative midefielder with craft, quality and the ability to unlock defences, he dosn't fit the bill. I say we recall Aqua in the summer give him a few friendlies to prove himself, if he does keep him if not ship him out and look elsewhere. But there are postions which require immediate attention:

Right wing and Left wing - Sanchez/ Hazard/ Mata (very unlikley), Turan/ Hulk/ Bastos (unlikley but possible), Payet/ Ruiz/ Marin/ C.Rodriguez (Possible)

Cntre back - Kjaer/ Subotic/ Sakho (all possible)

Left back - Coentrao/ Taiwo (unlikley), Cissokho/ Monreal/ Enrique (Possible)

Back up Striker - Bojan/ Sturridge (Good young players, possible), Gomez/ Benzema (unlikley due to recent good form and price tag)

Creative midfielder - Honda/ Banega/ Pjanic (unlikley), Krancjar/ Marveaux (Possible and done deal)

Players to be shipped out should be:
Konchesky 2m
Poulsen 2m
Jovanovic 4m
Aqua 12m (if under performs)
Ngog 5m
Rodriguez 6m
Cole 6m (if continues to under perform)

E.H LFC

LOL this E.H LFC guy is really clueless.

Aqualani dosn't want to be here, Im not sure if that's simple enough for you to understand, But i can't dumb it down any more.

Who's gonna pay 5m for N'Gog when he can't catch are team.
6m for Rodriguez, LOL when he's at the end of his career and been sh*te for us the whole time he's been here.
6m for Cole, For that you deserve a slap, He's not wanted by us, And Harry will only take him on a free, Not to mention to pay off in his contract.

So E.H LFC stick to Football Manager, Coz that's the only place your idea's will ever happen.

UCCM

27 Mar 2011 19:16:27
{Ed002's Note - I can't really get on with this fantasy stuff but Payet, Sissoko and Cavani.}

Hmm IDK about Cavani myself. . well no doubt hes a fantastic player but i don't think we need him. . wouldn't say no though.

id probably go with umm

Coentrao(if unrealistic Baines instead)
Young
Dzsudzsak

Or replace Dzsudzsak with M'vila or Banega. . too hard

27 Mar 2011 18:58:56
Ed if you could choose 3 realistic signings for Liverpool who would they be? Completely down to you but don't be like Hazard keep it realistic

{Ed002's Note - I can't really get on with this fantasy stuff but Payet, Sissoko and Cavani.}

27 Mar 2011 19:00:19
Jeffren? Seriously a no no for me! He's got pace to burn, but no final outlet. His delivery is poor, always losing the ball. We need wingers with pace, but a must is a good final ball (to get the best out of Carroll). I'm a fond admirer of Balazs Dzsudzsak, he is who we should look to bring in. Thoughts Ed?Stone. {Ed002's Note - I was surprised about Jeffren being of interest. As I have previously stated there are other wingers who strike me as better options.}

You should be happy because. . we have made a move for Dzsudzsak.

The Insider

27 Mar 2011 18:41:12
{Ed001's Note - the trouble is that he is not having the best of seasons, plus, if he does go, it will be because he wants to leave. Both of those things lower his value. Still he is being quoted at 25m+, that is not bad for a player who is not a regular international player in a position that normally commands lower prices than outfield players.}

If pepe is to leave who do you expect would be looked at to replace him off the top of your head?

{Ed002's Note - I don't think anyone would want to be drawn over this. At present he is staying - we should not worry about a replacement at this time.}

27 Mar 2011 18:31:57
Feel sorry for lucas he has proven he is good enough 4 me and he is only 24 still improving. yet he is slated left, right & centre

27 Mar 2011 18:28:10
Is it me or does anyone else agree that fees quoted for pepe at £20million seem cheap? after all his record speaks for itself, he's young and got 5yrs left on his contract. Best keeper in the league easily. Only Casilas(spelling) stopping him from being spains no1 and that's because he plays for RM. I don't think pepe will leave personally but if he did I hope we get a lot more than 20mill that's being quote?

Anyone agree? Ed/ s

Lee73. {Ed001's Note - the trouble is that he is not having the best of seasons, plus, if he does go, it will be because he wants to leave. Both of those things lower his value. Still he is being quoted at 25m+, that is not bad for a player who is not a regular international player in a position that normally commands lower prices than outfield players.}

27 Mar 2011 18:17:53
The confirmation of Charlie Adams

After watching the Brazil and Scotland
Game of never been more convinced that we really need
A Big Try Charlie.

An international friend has the appeal of Sunday carver

I watched Charlie a play and although he didn't have the
Greatest of games and some things didn't come off.

The sheer effort he put in some could even say he
Was trying too hard was incredible.

I think Kenny Liverpool and Adam will be
A great fit.

27 Mar 2011 18:18:18
After watching adam today i don't think hes good enough. but hey it might have been an off. but he has made several mistakes for bpool aswell

27 Mar 2011 18:22:59
I would sell aquilani and move on. but i would not buy adam, although he is a great player perhaps we are a step to far. i would by honda personally

27 Mar 2011 18:23:22
Let us get one thing straight. Neymar will NOT be coming to LFC. . he will go to Spain or Italy. . have you seen his hair cut? Anyway Who would you prefer Neymar or Robbie Fowler in his pomp? I would plump for the latter myself. Please stop posting nonsense about him coming to lfc?

Thought Lucas did very well against Scotland and should give his anti brigade food for thought. He did not change the game but kept their midfield ticking over and is a first choice for Brazil every time. He does similar for us so get off his back and support the lad. . .otherwise he could easily go elsewhere.
Iggypop

27 Mar 2011 18:15:10
{Ed005's - Since when did one game determine a player's ability? Seriously, you need to watch Adam abit more this season. Adam isn't a holding midfielder, certainly not from what I've seen of him this season. Aquilani missed the first 6-8 weeks of the season for Liverpool. He had most of the season to prove himself and all he did was moan about how hard training was. He is a sissy.}

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What I ment by holding player was that he's not an attacking midfielder who drives through the defences with the ball at his his feet, but one who sits in the middle and plays ball up to the strikers.

But fair enough, although I still think there are players who would be better buys than Adam - Banega, M'Villa, Honda etc who have something special about them. For me Adam is not a quality player he is Blackpools best player who will thrive in mid table teams but not those aspiring to win the league. And if you read back to my first post, I said give Aqua a few friendlies to see if he is a quality player who just struggled with fitness and pressure to live up to Alonso, or if he is a player who simply isn't good enough for the prem and should just stay in Italy. It's worth a try, as there's no point spending on a creative midfielder if we have a perfectly good one in aqua.

E.H LFC

{Ed002's Note - So you are expecting Aquilani to return next season?}

27 Mar 2011 18:03:49

I think that it will be a bit ambitious for us to aim for 7 players coming in. In fact, the most we could hope for is 4. So this is the probable starting XI in august:

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Kelly- - Mexes- - Agger- Johnson-
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Young- - - - - - - - - Suarez- - -
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27 Mar 2011 17:59:28
Hey ED, heard liverpool were linked with a move for Aaron Ramsey. Heard anything on this + is there much chance of getting him.

{Ed002's Note - The answer is the same as it was when you asked it an hour and a half ago.}

27 Mar 2011 17:56:22
{Ed005's Note - Adam is a midfielder with craft, quality and who can unlock defences? Aquilani had a whole season to prove himself and failed.}

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It's a matter of opinion, I believe if adam was a player like that he would of created something today against Brazil. Players with quality can produce moments of brilliance out of nothing even when the team is being dominated and the opposition is quality. And Aquilani had a large injuried period, barley played a full 90 minutes and in those which he did play he scored and played well. Adam for me is more holding player anyway as he loves to hit long passes, we have Gerrard who can now play that role, we need a creative player who runs at defences and unlocks them with trickery and craft not just hits a long ball from the centre of the park. {Ed005's - Since when did one game determine a player's ability? Seriously, you need to watch Adam abit more this season. Adam isn't a holding midfielder, certainly not from what I've seen of him this season. Aquilani missed the first 6-8 weeks of the season for Liverpool. He had most of the season to prove himself and all he did was moan about how hard training was. He is a sissy.}


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I agree with Ed. Aqua is a wuss. Bad buy and a knee jerk reaction to get a replacement for Alonso. Take our losses on him and move on. Adam for 8-10 mill is scary though for me, but I'd take him for 5-6 max. He has had a very good season and I think with a little more quality around him he may flourish here too. Molby never looked a picture of fitness but boy could he play. that's the similarity in my mind.

27 Mar 2011 17:46:58
Ed, just as Sanchez as in the ilk of Ronaldo, whose mould are Dzsudzsak, Payet, Griezmann and Marveaux? Would you say any of these players have it them to massively impact on this team and catapult us to greatness?

A straight answer to two really simple questions. I don't know these players, so a comparison would help. ( Many liken Dzsudzsak to Valencia, though, but the former has more to his game. If that's so, then he'd be an excellent addition. Valencia, though one-dimensional, is a good winger- direct and effective, no-nonsense ).

Kromkamp {Ed005's Note - I haven't seen enough of each player to compare them to anyone.}

27 Mar 2011 17:45:44
{Ed005's Note - Adam is a midfielder with craft, quality and who can unlock defences? Aquilani had a whole season to prove himself and failed.}

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It's a matter of opinion, I believe if adam was a player like that he would of created something today against Brazil. Players with quality can produce moments of brilliance out of nothing even when the team is being dominated and the opposition is quality. And Aquilani had a large injuried period, barley played a full 90 minutes and in those which he did play he scored and played well. Adam for me is more holding player anyway as he loves to hit long passes, we have Gerrard who can now play that role, we need a creative player who runs at defences and unlocks them with trickery and craft not just hits a long ball from the centre of the park. {Ed005's - Since when did one game determine a player's ability? Seriously, you need to watch Adam abit more this season. Adam isn't a holding midfielder, certainly not from what I've seen of him this season. Aquilani missed the first 6-8 weeks of the season for Liverpool. He had most of the season to prove himself and all he did was moan about how hard training was. He is a sissy.}

27 Mar 2011 17:44:52
Cristian Analdi is being targeted by Liverpool according to his Agent. I don't know a lot about him but I remember Man City being linked in January.A left back who has less than a yr on his contract.Do you know the player Ed? {Ed005's Note - Never seen him although he is highly rated.}

27 Mar 2011 17:39:15
{Ed005's Note - Adam is a midfielder with craft, quality and who can unlock defences? Aquilani had a whole season to prove himself and failed.}

I believe Adam is decent player but Aquilani was always better. He had a whole season but he was injured for most of that and when he got it back, he look quite good. . I hope, we rather look at some other targets, too. With Sissoko, M'vila and Banega are the best options available. .

27 Mar 2011 17:24:07
Aquilani = Adam x 10

27 Mar 2011 17:22:13
Adam is a decent player but not the type I want at Liverpool. We need a creative midefielder with craft, quality and the ability to unlock defences, he dosn't fit the bill. I say we recall Aqua in the summer give him a few friendlies to prove himself, if he does keep him if not ship him out and look elsewhere. But there are postions which require immediate attention:

Right wing and Left wing - Sanchez/ Hazard/ Mata (very unlikley), Turan/ Hulk/ Bastos (unlikley but possible), Payet/ Ruiz/ Marin/ C.Rodriguez (Possible)

Cntre back - Kjaer/ Subotic/ Sakho (all possible)

Left back - Coentrao/ Taiwo (unlikley), Cissokho/ Monreal/ Enrique (Possible)

Back up Striker - Bojan/ Sturridge (Good young players, possible), Gomez/ Benzema (unlikley due to recent good form and price tag)

Creative midfielder - Honda/ Banega/ Pjanic (unlikley), Krancjar/ Marveaux (Possible and done deal)

Players to be shipped out should be:
Konchesky 2m
Poulsen 2m
Jovanovic 4m
Aqua 12m (if under performs)
Ngog 5m
Rodriguez 6m
Cole 6m (if continues to under perform)

E.H LFC {Ed005's Note - Adam is a midfielder with craft, quality and who can unlock defences?? Aquilani had a whole season to prove himself and failed.}

27 Mar 2011 17:12:44
ED, if we sign Mexes, Banega and Young then ill be happy as they are all world class but affordable options

27 Mar 2011 17:08:43
{Ed002's Note - I think there is a reasonable chance that there will be a shake up and I think that Scott Dann - assuming he can prove his fitness - would be an excellent call. Certainly a better financial deal than Cahill. Mexes remains an option (and a colleague in Rome tells me that there is interest from Liverpool but Mexes may well re-sign with Roma) although many fans have, I assume, looked at YouTube and turned him in to a hate figure.}

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I agree, most would have turned Suarez into a hate figure before he joined.

Stu

27 Mar 2011 16:59:06
I hope we don't sign Adam, lazy + not great fitness levels, below lfc standard required. Was outclassed today, showed no quality against quality. Big fish in small pond n 1 good season. We have to buy gago n m'vila for midfield. Ur thoughts ed?

Jimbob

{Ed002's Note - I agree with you but we are informed that a deal is all but done. I know of interest from other parties in Adam and I could list a few players who are better options and available, so we will have to wait and see.}

27 Mar 2011 16:44:53
So you expect inter to be big spenders then i doubt that kun aguero would make the move there to be honest i expect him to move to chelsea or liverpool {Ed005's Note - If Liverpool had the money for Kun Aguero I'm sure he would be willing to make the move, but we don't so it won't be happening. Aguero would make the move to Inter Milan - I think a couple of years ago Maradona told him to go there and he values Maradona's opinion.}

27 Mar 2011 16:45:15
{Ed002's Note - I am afraid you have missed them Stu. But someone will have a good game somewhere in Europe next week and we will have some new rumours.}

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My guess is probably one of the Ghana players, Anthony Annan maybe?

Stu.
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Will make a change from Hazard and sanchez, being asked about on a hourly basis. lol

27 Mar 2011 16:43:09
Anyone reckon whiskey nose told rooney to deliberately get booked yesterday so he miss out on tues game v ghana and therefore be fresh for spam's next game?
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Rooney can play in the friendly, he misses the Switzerland game in the summer.

27 Mar 2011 16:41:18
I can't understand why people are suggesting we buy McGeady, he is a very average player, We need to buy quality.
He would not bring anything to the side that we don't already have. Plus he is going to be very expensive, and for the money we can get much better players. Ross

27 Mar 2011 16:40:19
Anyone reckon whiskey nose told rooney to deliberately get booked yesterday so he miss out on tues game v ghana and therefore be fresh for spam's next game?

27 Mar 2011 16:37:41
{Ed002's Note - I am afraid you have missed them Stu. But someone will have a good game somewhere in Europe next week and we will have some new rumours.}

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My guess is probably one of the Ghana players, Anthony Annan maybe?

Stu.

27 Mar 2011 16:36:07
Hey ed, heard a rumour that liverpool are interested in Aaron Ramsey. Don't know if they have much of a chance. Heard anything ed? {Ed005's Note - No chance of that happening.}

27 Mar 2011 16:34:55
Neymar has a £60 million buy out clause in his contract so Santos are not going to be selling him on the cheap, so we can forget about buying him.

27 Mar 2011 16:20:35
I got one thing to say. If Kenny and DC think Adam/ McGeady etc are good enough for our club then I will back their choice. I think Adam is good enough on his day for us, however not seen enough on McGeady to make a judgement. If it was Roy I wouldn't trust him. Evidence = our squad.

27 Mar 2011 16:06:23
Well Ed Charlie Adam didn't even prove himself against league one opponents in Scotland and you's are desperate to sign him.if you had done your homework you would know McGeady has been playing out his skin in Moscow and is subject from bids from zenith and juve, just because he played in Scotland doesn't mean he can't hack it in the prem he has had one move away from Scotland and has done well, I do remember a certain mr dalglish used to play against these so called substandard Scottish teams!
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But he has proven himself in one of the best leagues in the world now hasn't he? And McGeady may be playing well in Russia but it isn't exactly a top league is it? They have about three decent teams and the rest are rubbish. Yep, Dalglish proved himself at the best club in the world at the time didn't he? Way different than McGeady.

27 Mar 2011 15:50:27
27 Mar 2011 15:41:35
27 Mar 2011 15:33:35
Being reasonable I think we could get:
Young
Turan
Wickham
Baines/ Izaguire

Team: Reina, Kelly, Agger, Carragher, Baines, Young, Gerrard, Lucas, Turan, Suarez, Carroll.

I don't think any team would want this team to be there opposition and I think we could easily afford this, obviousely it isn't as easy as here's 15 million thanks for the player but there is a chance.

These players wouldn't cost much considering we could probably get rid off: Aqualani, Cole, Ngog, Kuyt. . which would generate a good amount of money which we could go for someone extremely special maybe neymar and benzema!

Cheers C

{Ed002's Note - Should get in for Neymar before someone else spots him.}

Obviousely Sarcasm but personally we still could get him. If we are serious about him

{Ed002's Note - No chance I am afraid and no interest.}

Cheers for update anyway Ed but things can change!

Cheers C

{Ed002's Note - Of course things can change - I completely agree. However, I really do not see Neymar in a Liverpool shirt in mid August. Not this year at least.}

27 Mar 2011 15:58:09
Neymar doesn't want to leave Santos until after the 2012 Olympics. From some of his comments though he didn't seem keen on Chelsea. The other Lucas seems quite the player too (not the one Chelsea have an agreement with before anyone asks although that one is good too).

27 Mar 2011 15:42:39
What about all the games in the premierleague and even the last Scotland game where he not only scored goals but also created? And hey, even King Kenny alone couldn't do it against BRAZIL! And it's a "friendly" for chrissake!

27 Mar 2011 15:45:14
Gary Caldwell just made two wonderful challanges inside the box and that shows HE IS 10 TIMES BETTER THAN GERARD PIQUE!

27 Mar 2011 15:46:12
Ed there's alot about neymear today but what do you think about Nilmar and are chances of signing him ?

{Ed002's Note - Nilmar is a very good player - and a target for Barcelona and in the past Manchester United. I expect he will be available but Liverpool do not seem to have shown any interest in the player.}

27 Mar 2011 15:47:50
27 Mar 2011 15:32:58
27 Mar 2011 15:24:45
27 Mar 2011 15:14:02
So it must be obvious to all now after this Brazil v Scotland game that Lucas is ten times the player Adam is and hopefully show people Adam is not Liverpool quality.

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What a nonsense statement! This game has proved nothing of the sort! I personally don't think Adam is good enough for us and I hope we get someone much better (Gago?) but this game has certainly not shown Lucas as ten times better.

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I was using this game as an example for people who may not have seen Adam play very often. I still think it is perfectly clear however that Adam is not at the required level to play for Liverpool FC. I do also disagree and this game (and the whole season) has proved Lucas to be an all round more complete midfielder and ten times better than Charlie Adam!

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27 Mar 2011 15:49:38
Once again somebody absolutely Baffles me with the we will be feared with Carra in the team. We couldn't quite win the prem when Carra was at his best, but we can win the prem now he his well past his sell by date. i truly loved Carra in his Prime but the Hoofer that goes on the pitch this season. No thanks.

27 Mar 2011 15:41:35
27 Mar 2011 15:33:35
Being reasonable I think we could get:
Young
Turan
Wickham
Baines/ Izaguire

Team: Reina, Kelly, Agger, Carragher, Baines, Young, Gerrard, Lucas, Turan, Suarez, Carroll.

I don't think any team would want this team to be there opposition and I think we could easily afford this, obviousely it isn't as easy as here's 15 million thanks for the player but there is a chance.

These players wouldn't cost much considering we could probably get rid off: Aqualani, Cole, Ngog, Kuyt. . which would generate a good amount of money which we could go for someone extremely special maybe neymar and benzema!

Cheers C

{Ed002's Note - Should get in for Neymar before someone else spots him.}

Obviousely Sarcasm but personally we still could get him. If we are serious about him

{Ed002's Note - No chance I am afraid and no interest.}

27 Mar 2011 15:39:14
People who'll give Charlie Adam hell for giving away that penalty. . it was a clumsy challange allright but would never have been a penalty in Premier League. (Unless the Ref is Howard Webb)

27 Mar 2011 15:33:35
Being reasonable I think we could get:
Young
Turan
Wickham
Baines/ Izaguire

Team: Reina, Kelly, Agger, Carragher, Baines, Young, Gerrard, Lucas, Turan, Suarez, Carroll.

I don't think any team would want this team to be there opposition and I think we could easily afford this, obviousely it isn't as easy as here's 15 million thanks for the player but there is a chance.

These players wouldn't cost much considering we could probably get rid off: Aqualani, Cole, Ngog, Kuyt. . which would generate a good amount of money which we could go for someone extremely special maybe neymar and benzema!

Cheers C

{Ed002's Note - Should get in for Neymar before someone else spots him.}

27 Mar 2011 15:34:27
Danny Wilson just came on for Scotland- -Goodluck!

27 Mar 2011 15:32:58
27 Mar 2011 15:24:45
27 Mar 2011 15:14:02
So it must be obvious to all now after this Brazil v Scotland game that Lucas is ten times the player Adam is and hopefully show people Adam is not Liverpool quality.

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What a nonsense statement! This game has proved nothing of the sort! I personally don't think Adam is good enough for us and I hope we get someone much better (Gago?) but this game has certainly not shown Lucas as ten times better.

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I was using this game as an example for people who may not have seen Adam play very often. I still think it is perfectly clear however that Adam is not at the required level to play for Liverpool FC. I do also disagree and this game (and the whole season) has proved Lucas to be an all round more complete midfielder and ten times better than Charlie Adam!

Sass.

27 Mar 2011 15:24:45
27 Mar 2011 15:14:02
So it must be obvious to all now after this Brazil v Scotland game that Lucas is ten times the player Adam is and hopefully show people Adam is not Liverpool quality.

Sass
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What a nonsense statement! This game has proved nothing of the sort! I personally don't think Adam is good enough for us and I hope we get someone much better (Gago?) but this game has certainly not shown Lucas as ten times better.

{Ed002's Note - I have said repeatedly that Adam is not good enough to Liverpool but think that you cannot judge a player on one game alone.}

27 Mar 2011 15:20:22
This is the big problem with the "Lucas lovers", if you think that first half display showed Lucas as a class act and future Brazil captain then there is hope for me yet! Ok he's done nothing wrong but it's been so easy for him in there today! He's been allowed acres of space with nobody pressing the ball. His pass percentage will look good cos most of them are 6 yards sideways or back.
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Its a shame when you pick out even the positives as negatives from a player who very rarely has been dismal in his performance which I must add, every player does.
His ball to Alves and then quick run down the right was a good move, almost had someone knock it in from his cross. I actually did watch out for those side/ back passes this match because he has done that quite alot but I also must point out he has passed straight forward to attack couple of times and provided 2 or 3 precise long balls, he's also given good passes to the wings. Harsh mate, very harsh. I don't think we're watching the same game although I do agree Scotland are giving Brazil, not only Lucas (lol) alot of room to operate.
RedSox69

27 Mar 2011 15:16:48
Watching the brazilvscotland game - Adam way out of his depth let the spuds or manure have him. Lucas looks very efficient.

27 Mar 2011 15:19:14
Caughtoffside takes articles from around the interwebs and certain authors will post them. Basically sums up how correct they are as they only get their articles from some websites or newspapers. Strangely though, people seem to believe everything they read. . .

27 Mar 2011 15:19:41
This is is highly unlikely, but just a thought! Neymar da silva looks an unbelievable prospect! Eds do youbthink he would fit in the premier league? If the owners showed real intent and coughed up the supposed £66m would we be able to entice him to LFC?

Thanks

{Ed002's Note - I think he will fit well in the premier league. Forget the £66M nonsense. He will not be moving to Liverpool.}

27 Mar 2011 15:14:02
So it must be obvious to all now after this Brazil v Scotland game that Lucas is ten times the player Adam is and hopefully show people Adam is not Liverpool quality.

Sass

27 Mar 2011 15:04:10
Young Neymar looks like he has a very bright future ahead of him, would love him suarez carroll up front. M.C

No chance

27 Mar 2011 14:57:23
Young Neymar looks like he has a very bright future ahead of him, would love him suarez carroll up front. M.C

27 Mar 2011 14:53:29
Hi ed, do you think howard webb will play the full 90mins at scotland brasil game, or do you think whiskey nose has asked the fa to just give him 45mins so as not to tire him out for their next home match, be interesting to see if he comes out for second half, lol, jimmybosun,

27 Mar 2011 14:54:35
27 Mar 2011 14:31:55
I know I just posted regarding judging Lucas but he's already made an impression on me, he's a class act. He certainly isn't a match changer or a born goal scorer but his passes are treaded really well and holds the midfield perfectly well if he's got other players around him working hard too. Could even be the future Brazil captain.!
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This is the big problem with the "Lucas lovers", if you think that first half display showed Lucas as a class act and future Brazil captain then there is hope for me yet! Ok he's done nothing wrong but it's been so easy for him in there today! He's been allowed acres of space with nobody pressing the ball. His pass percentage will look good cos most of them are 6 yards sideways or back.

27 Mar 2011 14:50:27
Ed, do you think we will buy any real top players in the summer. Not just good players like ashley young, but real suarez type signings?

{Ed002's Note - Perhaps.}

27 Mar 2011 14:40:25
Oscar Wilde is a dead cert, And Napolean is already signed, Apparently DC is a huge fan, Plus he's been ripping up all oposition, So should be a good ATM or ST.

UCCM

not sure about Wilde to be honest, although you can't doubt his dedication - always first in and last out of the changing rooms, always ready to help build morale with a cheeky towel whip or group hug in the showers. Actually now i come to think it he does seem to do that quite a lot. .
I'm made up about Napoleon though, the lad is dynamite, a real world beater.
Duckula

27 Mar 2011 14:44:22
27 Mar 2011 14:28:03
27 Mar 2011 04:00:28
I have heard that kenny daglish likes the looks of aiden mcgeady of spartak moscow, and its more that probable he will be considered for the left wing. personally I'd rather have ashley young on the wing what you think ed? {Ed005's Note - Aiden McGeady isn't good enough. He's proven nothing, other than the fact that he can look top class against League One standard players in Scotland. And he would cost far too much.}

McGeady played very well yesterday for Ireland, reminded me of McManaman, full of pace and trickery and scored for Ireland too, he's really improved since his move to Spartak, Kenny Dalglish rates him highly so he is definitely a target for us this summer. . He's a better winger than Maxi, Jovanovic and Kuyt lets be honest Ed, he's what we need, he keeps the width and can create goals with his crosses and wing play. We need 2 left sided wingers and at least 1 right sided one.
Ashley Young, Aiden McGeady and Sylvain Marveaux are very possible IMO.

Rocky

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The Insider

27 Mar 2011 14:28:03
27 Mar 2011 04:00:28
I have heard that kenny daglish likes the looks of aiden mcgeady of spartak moscow, and its more that probable he will be considered for the left wing. personally I'd rather have ashley young on the wing what you think ed? {Ed005's Note - Aiden McGeady isn't good enough. He's proven nothing, other than the fact that he can look top class against League One standard players in Scotland. And he would cost far too much.}

McGeady played very well yesterday for Ireland, reminded me of McManaman, full of pace and trickery and scored for Ireland too, he's really improved since his move to Spartak, Kenny Dalglish rates him highly so he is definitely a target for us this summer. . He's a better winger than Maxi, Jovanovic and Kuyt lets be honest Ed, he's what we need, he keeps the width and can create goals with his crosses and wing play. We need 2 left sided wingers and at least 1 right sided one.
Ashley Young, Aiden McGeady and Sylvain Marveaux are very possible IMO.

Rocky

27 Mar 2011 14:29:17
Hey Eds you all do a great job and I don't want to cause you more work but just a thought, why not run a competition for posters to have 1 attempt at naming the starting eleven for the first premiership game next season? The rules could be all suggestions to be in before the end of this season and only 1 guess each. Maybe set them up on a specific page. No prize necessary just for fun. What you think? {Ed001's Note - I guess something can be done if I get a chance.}

27 Mar 2011 14:31:55
I know I just posted regarding judging Lucas but he's already made an impression on me, he's a class act. He certainly isn't a match changer or a born goal scorer but his passes are treaded really well and holds the midfield perfectly well if he's got other players around him working hard too. Could even be the future Brazil captain.!
RedSox69

27 Mar 2011 14:32:31
Ed what has young achieved that mcgeady hasn't?


Firstly let me point out that I'm Irish. I also believe that a Liverpool squad seems to win more when theres an Irish (International) player or 2 in the squad. That being said, McGeady is not good enough for LFC. Watched him last night against Macedonia and even though he scored his 1st goal in 36 caps, his final ball isn't good enough for the price he would command. He doesn't like to track back either. Young has more pace and a much better eye for goal. Young also can't play RW(his true position) LW and up front off a striker. I too would much prefer Young. Id like to see McCarthy though as I think he's one for the future.

27 Mar 2011 14:34:23
Let's resign Djime Traore to sort out LB vacancy?
I reckon £10m would do it.

27 Mar 2011 14:38:08
Geez how thick am i, im listening to scotland match on talksport and just flicked over and its on itv, what a plank, jimmybosun,

27 Mar 2011 14:20:16
Its' now a good time to finally judge Charlie Adam for once and for all, put the critics to bed, see how he plays on the big stage against Brazil. Lucas can also be rated for those that doubt his talent.
RedSox69

27 Mar 2011 14:14:07
"Just read on caught offside (not to reliable i know) that we're interested in marc albrighton and villa want joe cole, well i think if a deal could be done regarding the two players we'd definelty be getting the better end of the deal, ps just sat and watched gerrard and carra on sky really enjoyed and good to hear gerrards fit.
paul"

Caughtoffside is not a reliable website, unfortunately. I would never trust it. If it's not on skysports or in a paper (except the sun and NOTW) don't believe it. Sorry.

I'm sure a few seasons ago they said we were going to sign Ronaldinho. I think that says it all really.

27 Mar 2011 14:09:13
Does anyone think Lucas looks like vettel. Its so funny. They look so alike!

Harry5:)YNWA

27 Mar 2011 14:02:25
27 Mar 2011 12:54:19
Stevie wants to play in a 4-4-3. . .

- - - - - Reina- - - - - - -

Kelly- Carra- Agger- Johnson

- - - - - Lucas- - - - - -

- - Gerrard- - -Meireles- -

- - Kuyt- - - - -Suarez- -
- - - - - Carroll- - - - - -

Would this work?
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yes it would work very well in my opinion especially when it looks like this next year

- - - - - - - Reina- - - - - - - - -

Kelly-Mussachio- Agger- Baines

- - - - - - - - - Gago - - - - - - -

- - - - Gerrard- - -Meireles- - - -

- - - - Young- - - - -Suarez- - - -
- - - - - - - - Carroll- - - - - - - -

27 Mar 2011 13:49:35
I missed stevie G and carra on sunday goals today Any idea what the main points they were talking about ?

27 Mar 2011 13:40:45
I think it is important to introduce more British players and have a British based side. We also should have 1 marquee signing and this should be Hazard.
Outs:
martin skrtel (think he is rubbish and we have young players like Kelly and Wilson)
Maxi
Ngog
Konchesky
Soto
Deegen
Poulsen
Amoo
Ins:
Hazzard - winger
Cahill- centre back
Baines-Full back
Sturridge - back up st
Young-winger
Adam-centre mid

Reina

Johnson Carragher Cahill Baines

Adam
Hazzard Gerrard

Suarez Carroll Young

What do you think ed? YNWA {Ed001's Note - there is a good reason England are so poor in international football, their players are simply not good enough. I would rather we just bought better players than hoofers such as Cahill, who offers nothing and Sturridge who is attitude on legs without the ability to back it up.}

27 Mar 2011 13:35:03
Can people please tell me why some people like Macca and some dont.

Geez

27 Mar 2011 13:27:55
Be interesting watching adam v lucas today to see who has the most impact, hopefully both players will be in our squad next year.
paul

27 Mar 2011 13:13:55
I see whiskey face is after Adam now.

The Crow

27 Mar 2011 13:15:18
Just read on caught offside (not to reliable i know) that we're interested in marc albrighton and villa want joe cole, well i think if a deal could be done regarding the two players we'd definelty be getting the better end of the deal, ps just sat and watched gerrard and carra on sky really enjoyed and good to hear gerrards fit.
paul

27 Mar 2011 13:12:53
Everyone is saying about adam and mvila what about getting banega and gago? Ed is there any chance?
Ant
{Ed002's Note - I would say there is a chance of Adam, M'Vila and Gago. I have not been made aware of any firm interest in Banega.}

27 Mar 2011 12:54:19
Stevie wants to play in a 4-4-3. . .

- - - - - Reina- - - - - - -

Kelly- Carra- Agger- Johnson

- - - - - Lucas- - - - - -

- - Gerrard- - -Meireles- -

- - Kuyt- - - - -Suarez- -
- - - - - Carroll- - - - - -

Would this work?

27 Mar 2011 12:54:42
Napoleon was actually 5ft 6. (Something Inches) just taller than the average frenchman. Quotes as him being small are due to when he died his body measurements were being taken and this was in french feet & inches so he was recorded as 5ft 2. BUT yeh he was about 5ft 6 in our measurements.

Smarties in my pants.

27 Mar 2011 12:26:33
Ed what do you think of payet, do you think he could be as good as hazard or sanchez

{Ed002's Note - I think Dmitri Payet is an excellent player. It is never sensible to compare players - is Pepe Reina as good as Ryan Giggs?}

27 Mar 2011 12:13:45
27 Mar 2011 11:10:04
JESUS NAVAS TO SIGN IN THE SUMMER!

MURPHY


Liverpool's a long way from Seville, so let's hope he's overcome his well documented travel sickness problems.

27 Mar 2011 11:27:41
27 Mar 2011 10:54:42
Balazs Dzsudzsak will sign for LFC, along with Gary Cahill, Ashley Young, Charlie Adam, Karim Benzema, Leighton Baines and a player from France. . No idea who it is though, I think it will be Pjanic, M'Vila or Sissoko as we want another midfielder to add to Adam.

Remember this post. .

The Insider

Tommo of rawk just said this a little while ago.

27 Mar 2011 11:45:26
Nooooo. I missed first 30mims of goals on sunday with carra and gerrard. Is there a repeat?
Harry5:)YNWA

27 Mar 2011 11:46:08
You forgot a few. . . Napoleon, Oscar Wilde, Mona Lisa, Harold Lloyd, Robert De Niro, Leonardo Da Vinci, Hellboy, Mother Teresa, David Scott, Dirty Harry, SpongeBob SquarePants, Vanilla Ice & MC Hammer (potentially pairing up in midfield), The Spice Girls, my nephew Rob, Gandhi, Einstein, Cannon and Ball, James T. Kirk, Abraham Lincoln, Zeus, and of course, General Sir Peter Edgar de la Cour de la Billi re.

Can we get our Jonny to get these! Spice girls good sexy to watch , dirty Harry( clint ) great shooting, da vince will unlock oppersitions tactical intentions for napoleon to attack, Robert de Niro all time best regardless of his age offers his experience with Einstein sorting the brains, and teresa sorting the injuries, I've no doubt we will be a force to be reckoned with. Only thing is am not to sure about nephew Rob, BUT! you never know what he capable ov we can throw him on the bench.

27 Mar 2011 11:47:34
You forgot a few. . . Napoleon, Oscar Wilde, Mona Lisa, Harold Lloyd, Robert De Niro, Leonardo Da Vinci, Hellboy, Mother Teresa, David Scott, Dirty Harry, SpongeBob SquarePants, Vanilla Ice & MC Hammer (potentially pairing up in midfield), The Spice Girls, my nephew Rob, Gandhi, Einstein, Cannon and Ball, James T. Kirk, Abraham Lincoln, Zeus, and of course, General Sir Peter Edgar de la Cour de la Billi re

Mc hammer is a no no, he is west ham at heart!

27 Mar 2011 11:52:43
Regardless of who actually joins us . The important thing is that we want top quality players. I'm tired of the second rate deadwood.

27 Mar 2011 11:54:19
Just heard from my reliable source inside melwood that napolean had a trial last week but came up a little short.
Gordy

27 Mar 2011 12:02:47
Adam, Banega, Young, Dzsudzsak, Johnson, M'Vila, Sissoko, Baines, Enrique, Bojan, Remy, Gervinho, Benzema, Hazard, Sanchez, Sahin, Martinez, Cahill, Dann, Jarvis, Afellay, Richards, Gomez, Payet, Henderson, Pjanic, Zhirkov, Griezmann, Mexes, Hoarau, Monreal, Toivonen, Lukaku, Prieto, Wijnaldum, Wickham, Canales, Eriksen, Llorente, Fernando, Rodriguez, Lovren, Suarez, Hamsik, Cazorla, Downing, Bent, Ruiz are names that are on Kenny and DC's target list, I will tell you more of the names when I get hold of them. {Ed005's Note - Mostly just the names mentioned in the papers.}'


Cummon mate. .we liverpool are not REAL MADRID, CHEALSEA or MAN CITY to overhaul the whole team. .maybe 1 or 3 player will come to. .but the name u mention are all news rumours and for dalgish to have such list is bulls**t. .we liverpool have a gd team. .

27 Mar 2011 12:06:01
27 Mar 2011 10:54:42
Balazs Dzsudzsak will sign for LFC, along with Gary Cahill, Ashley Young, Charlie Adam, Karim Benzema, Leighton Baines and a player from France. . No idea who it is though, I think it will be Pjanic, M'Vila or Sissoko as we want another midfielder to add to Adam.

Remember this post. .

The Insider

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how do you know this, i hope you are right mate but some how i can't see us signing all of them

LD

27 Mar 2011 10:54:07
Stevie and Carra on Goals On Sunday 11am SkySports 1

Danny

27 Mar 2011 11:16:05
Good managers leave a legacy for which a club can keep evolving. KK established the academy in Kirkby, Souness started the transformation at Melwood which Houlier took to the next level. Rafa restructured the academy and youth policy and integrated KK back into the heartbeat of the club. Roy's legacy was to prove that we needed to re-establish the principles of LFC which he couldn't acheive, hence the return of the King. Looks like the new owners understand this philosophy and a return to the 'Liverpool' way of doing things. For those LFC supporters who are mature enough to have witnessed the change process from the late sixties to the current day will understand that things work in cycles and it appears to me that we have entered a positive cycle and I can only see trophies ahead, starting next season.

27 Mar 2011 10:51:17
{Ed002's Note - Experience in the EPL. He is also homegrown which will be of advantage with Ganso, Hazard, Sanchez and Neymar coming in.}


I guess you are right ed cause we will have messi & ronaldo to accommodate too : )

{Ed002's Note - Exactly.}

27 Mar 2011 10:40:07
Ed is it rue poulsen is going to udinese and konchesky to fulham, do you think we could use poulsen as part of a bid for sanchez. Thanks eds

{Ed002's Note - Nobody knows where Poulsen is going but a return to Fulham is possible for PK.}

27 Mar 2011 10:35:09
Morning ed a question for you.

Do you think Johnson will be staying?

Also if he does do you think kenny will keep him on the left or not?


LAVERS


{Ed002's Note - I don't expect that he will leave this summer - and I think he will play on baoth sides as and when required. To a certain extent it depends on needing to play Kelly at centre back and whether Wilson progresses as a left back. There is still Insua to add to the mix.}

. . . . .

Do you think LB position is a top priority then.
Id love to have baines at the club think he's a top player English and proven in the prem.
I know Kelly is supposed to be a CB but its obvious he loves getting forward and it would be a shame to not play him on the right.

LAVERS

27 Mar 2011 10:39:31
Ed what has young achieved that mcgeady hasn't?

27 Mar 2011 04:00:28
I have heard that kenny daglish likes the looks of aiden mcgeady of spartak moscow, and its more that probable he will be considered for the left wing. personally I'd rather have ashley young on the wing what you think ed? {Ed005's Note - Aiden McGeady isn't good enough. He's proven nothing, other than the fact that he can look top class against League One standard players in Scotland. And he would cost far too much.}

{Ed002's Note - Experience in the EPL. He is also homegrown which will be of advantage with Ganso, Hazard, Sanchez and Neymar coming in.}

27 Mar 2011 10:17:05
Ed, do you rate aiden mcgeady? i havn't seen him play and since all this rumours have been popping up i've been quite interested. thanks

{Ed002's Note - He is a decent player. But he is not a homegrown qualifier and he is expensive.}

27 Mar 2011 10:05:17
Morning ed a question for you.
Do you think Johnson will be staying?
Also if he does do you think kenny will keep him on the left or not?

LAVERS

{Ed002's Note - I don't expect that he will leave this summer - and I think he will play on baoth sides as and when required. To a certain extent it depends on needing to play Kelly at centre back and whether Wilson progresses as a left back. There is still Insua to add to the mix.}

27 Mar 2011 09:34:46
Thought Scott Parker was tremendous yesterday. Not sure what his situation is, or how much he would cost; i'd be happy if we signed him.

Muzmacol ynwa

27 Mar 2011 09:35:39
Hey Eds do you know if we are showing any interest in Lukaku, Vucinic, Jovetic, Lovren, Pjanic or Gago?

{Ed002's Note - The interest in Gago is genuine.}

27 Mar 2011 09:21:46
Hey Ed just wanted to say that the 3 wingers i'd really like 2 see join in the summer would be Albrighton, Jarvis and either Young or Jeffren. They are all quite young and imo we have a chance of getting. was wondering what your thoughts on this was .
cheerz :)

{Ed002's Note - I think they would be good additions to the squad, but I also think there are better available such as Payet.}

27 Mar 2011 04:31:28
27 Mar 2011 04:00:28
I have heard that kenny daglish likes the looks of aiden mcgeady of spartak moscow, and its more that probable he will be considered for the left wing. personally I'd rather have ashley young on the wing what you think ed? {Ed005's Note - Aiden McGeady isn't good enough. He's proven nothing, other than the fact that he can look top class against League One standard players in Scotland. And he would cost far too much.}


Well Ed Charlie Adam didn't even prove himself against league one opponents in Scotland and you's are desperate to sign him.if you had done your homework you would know McGeady has been playing out his skin in Moscow and is subject from bids from zenith and juve, just because he played in Scotland doesn't mean he can't hack it in the prem he has had one move away from Scotland and has done well, I do remember a certain mr dalglish used to play against these so called substandard Scottish teams!

27 Mar 2011 04:48:15
In fairness to McGeady he looked very good against Ajax on the plastic pitch the other week, so its perhaps slightly harsh on him to say he looks top class against poor players only. However as usual the final product wasn't quite as good as it should be and the full back wasn't great. I still see something in him, but in the words of Roy Walker. . "it's good but its not right"

I have heard that kenny daglish likes the looks of aiden mcgeady of spartak moscow, and its more that probable he will be considered for the left wing. personally I'd rather have ashley young on the wing what you think ed? {Ed005's Note - Aiden McGeady isn't good enough. He's proven nothing, other than the fact that he can look top class against League One standard players in Scotland. And he would cost far too much.}

27 Mar 2011 05:10:18
Ed, Anyway Adam Johnson would come to Liverpool as he has been playing less. Hes just the player we need too. {Ed002's Note - Possibly - if Manchester City want to sell, Liverpool make an acceptable offer and the player wants to move.}

27 Mar 2011 05:28:45
I think the striker we should get is Lisandro Lopez

27 Mar 2011 08:28:45
27 Mar 2011 04:00:28
I have heard that kenny daglish likes the looks of aiden mcgeady of spartak moscow, and its more that probable he will be considered for the left wing. personally I'd rather have ashley young on the wing what you think ed? {Ed005's Note - Aiden McGeady isn't good enough. He's proven nothing, other than the fact that he can look top class against League One standard players in Scotland. And he would cost far too much.}
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I posted about a month ago (ish) that have a friend in Glasgow. Who works for Celtic. Not the manager or players but someone close enough that he picks up the odd bit of info here n ther. He has basically said lfc wer watching mcgeady and Hav gone as far to enquire how much he will cost. His ex team mates are speculating that he would love a move to the prem. I hope this isn't the case. He is a mid table prem player at best and nowhere close to the standard of player we need to attract in order to keep up the pace of our progression. And I prefer to see rangers doin well!

Ed002 said he would look into this but hasn't to my
knowledge add anything further to add

27 Mar 2011 08:29:19
Ed, how much do you think, we have a chance to get Ansaldi of Rubin Kazan. His agent has said about the player's availability. I believe, Chelsea are favourites. if they came in, as they were linked with him before. Do you think, his name would be in consideration at Liverpool. How much do you rate him as a player, out of 10? Thanks alot. . {Ed002's Note - I understand that there may well be interest from Liverpool - and there is none from Chelsea right now.}

27 Mar 2011 08:47:36
Ed how far do you think Kelly is from an England call-up? {Ed002's Note - Perhaps next season.}

27 Mar 2011 03:01:15
Anyway City would sell us Adam johnson? Hes been playing less and less for the past few months and he would really benefit us , hes quick goes into defenders and young.

27 Mar 2011 03:03:45
Any chance of buying El as Mendes Trindade - Atletico Madrid -May 16, 1985, is a Brazilian football player of Atl tico Madrid. He is a box-to-box midfielder, who possesses good stamina and passing

27 Mar 2011 03:27:23
26 Mar 2011 16:29:05
Just want to say cheers to JJ for the scouting report on the youth team posted in the banter section - and make a few other observations - a very entertaining read JJ - especially if you don't see much of the kids in action. Your assessments seem pretty accurate - but I'm sure you'd agree that a lot of them (even Suso) need to move up a level yet before they can make us stronger.

Personally I think Ngoo looks a fantastic prospect too, I've only seen him play a couple of times, but he has fantastic ability for such a gangly striker - we may have our own Lacina Traore in the ranks! Working with big Andy and Suarez would be great for his game. . . great for any young striker in fact. Big Andy will show him how to use his physique and improve his heading - in terms of Suarez, his work-rate in particular is infectious - when our average players see someone of his skill and ability running his balls off for the team, they seem to realise that maybe they should too! I read an interview with a coach at Ajax saying this is one of the reasons why he was made captain there at such a young age. I could have even sworn I saw David Ngog (trying to) make an effort to battle for the ball when he came on against Sunderland!

Promising young talent at the club, ambition to build an attacking team, money to spend - and an already decent side - I hope we kick arse for the rest of the season - and make a final assessment of what we have - then I'm gonna stick a tent by my computer -build a fire - and stay on Football Transfer Rumours for 3 months straight till the season starts! -
screaming "LIARS" at people who say "sign Turan and Honda, I watch Russian and Turkish football all the time" - Arguing about whether Rafa was any good - reading about the various sightings of superstars spotted on the side of roads with an outstretched thumb & an "Anfield" placard held over their heads - shaking my head sadly at the various "my mate works at Heathrow/ in a taxi/ in a hotel and he saw [insert favourite player here] etc etc, "says he's signing!" - reading posts from people raving about players as if they're reading from the Champ-Man wonderkids list - and sweating over the other various stresses of our lives - will Kuyt will go back to the wing? Can Glen Johnson play there? Does Pepe really want to go? Would Zidane come out of retirement if we begged him? - It's going to be feckin great! !

BJH

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Cheers BJH.

I agree with you that Ngoo is a fantastic prospect and that the youth I mentioned do need to step up a level but those where the main ones I believe have the talent to make that step up. I was going to mention Ngoo but it was very late and the wine had been flowing too well!

As for this summer, it's the first time in ages I've been looking forward to a transfer window. I can't wait to see who will come, and who will go. It's gonna be fantastic, debating that we should never have bought him / He is just what we need / why did we let him go or, the ever young, I'll buy him the bus fare etc. Lord, its been a long time since LFC fans have been able to look ahead with a bit of optimism(sp). I really think we'll spend this summer too. Not stupid amounts like CFC or MCFC (I think Roman will defo get the cheque book out again this season as he has to replace half the squad, and as for MCFC they will buy about 15 strikers again and then not know how to play them) but decent amounts.

It just feels good being an LFC supporter again, I never wanted to know about finance and leveraged buyouts etc as I found out over 2010 and hopefully that part of my brain can once again stop working and be slow drowned by wine. Not to say I won't be keeping an eye on the LFC books (as much as a layman can) but hopefully not feeling like I'm revising for an accountancy exam just to know how much we're screwed for.

As the saying goes.

(put on loud, gutteral movie style voice)
bring it on!

:)

JJ

27 Mar 2011 03:18:58
Ed's, do you like Neymar of Brazil? {Ed005's Note - Not seen much of him mate but he's meant to be a great prospect.}

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Yeah, check him out he's reallyy good.

27 Mar 2011 03:12:45
JUAN AGUDELO anyone? He's been outstanding for US against Argentina today. Only 18, looks great talent. If Fenway are looking to recruit some American players; he'd be a good option. Eds and everyone take a look.

27 Mar 2011 00:59:18
Ed's, do you like Neymar of Brazil? {Ed005's Note - Not seen much of him mate but he's meant to be a great prospect.}

27 Mar 2011 00:49:50
'26 Mar 2011 21:39:14
Adam, Banega, Young, Dzsudzsak, Johnson, M'Vila, Sissoko, Baines, Enrique, Bojan, Remy, Gervinho, Benzema, Hazard, Sanchez, Sahin, Martinez, Cahill, Dann, Jarvis, Afellay, Richards, Gomez, Payet, Henderson, Pjanic, Zhirkov, Griezmann, Mexes, Hoarau, Monreal, Toivonen, Lukaku, Prieto, Wijnaldum, Wickham, Canales, Eriksen, Llorente, Fernando, Rodriguez, Lovren, Suarez, Hamsik, Cazorla, Downing, Bent, Ruiz are names that are on Kenny and DC's target list, I will tell you more of the names when I get hold of them. {Ed005's Note - Mostly just the names mentioned in the papers.}'


You forgot a few. . . Napoleon, Oscar Wilde, Mona Lisa, Harold Lloyd, Robert De Niro, Leonardo Da Vinci, Hellboy, Mother Teresa, David Scott, Dirty Harry, SpongeBob SquarePants, Vanilla Ice & MC Hammer (potentially pairing up in midfield), The Spice Girls, my nephew Rob, Gandhi, Einstein, Cannon and Ball, James T. Kirk, Abraham Lincoln, Zeus, and of course, General Sir Peter Edgar de la Cour de la Billi re.



Redjinal

27 Mar 2011 00:46:43
Ashley Young looked good today and delivered a good ball to Darren Bent for the goal, not to forget winning the penalty. If he could come to Liverpool and put balls into the box like that it would be brilliant. Plus, Young was always a right-winger and if he comes here he should play on the right wing. I don't see how putting a right-footed player on the left provides us with width, we did it with Benayoun for a season and we lacked width. The only reason he's considered a left-winger is because O'Neill put him there due to him liking to have players cutting in, another example is when he played Downing on the right.

So bring in Young and put him on the right hand side. It gives us natural width and balance, and he seemed to link up very well with Johnson today. We should just get someone left-footed for the other side like Griezmann, Payet (who can use both feet), Jeffren (who can use both feet) or even Marveaux who is left-footed. {Ed005's Note - I would agree with what you said here.}

27 Mar 2011 00:35:47
A nice history lesson for all of us proud Reds. The Godfather of Merseyside football created the first football club in our proud English city - called St. Domingo Football Club. He was a Methodist Minister.

John Houlding, the man who founded our great club who have become the the most successful English club and great representatives for Britain on the continent. Background -The prosperous brewer was active as a Tory councillor for the Everton & Kirkdale ward and eventually as Lord Mayor of Liverpool. As the first president of Everton Football Club, he ushered the club from Stanley Park to the Anfield ground adjacent to his Sandon Hotel and masterminded the 10-year transformation from amateur enthusiasts into League champions. It was as an Orangeman and Anfield landlord that he gained notoriety. He sought to charge more rent after the club became successful. This brought Houlding into conflict with the Everton committee before he served them with a notice to quit in 1892 and recruited a new squad of players for his new club. Within nine seasons Liverpool Football Club was anointed League champions.

And finally, John McKenna. John McKenna was one of the many Ulstermen who came to Merseyside in search of work. A Freemason, Orangeman and Tory, he sided with John Houlding after 'The Split'. Subsequently, he was appointed secretary-manager and recruited the famous 'Team of Macs' which facilitated Liverpool's admission to Division 2 and eventual elevation to the top flight. Afterwards, McKenna concentrated on his administrative duties and served his club faithfully for four decades or so, during which time it captured the League title on three occasions. He retired in 1922 to devote his energies to the Football League.

Great to know our great British club has proud British roots to go along with it! And now we have a great international fanbase supporting us :) {Ed005's Note - Lets just make sure we keep it as a history lesson and nothing more. I learned a useful thing or two so thank you for that! It is great to know that we have a wonderful international fanbase, despite our history.}

27 Mar 2011 00:06:55
I don't beleive that we will make many signings, at least not 7! personally, there will be 4 signings. A CB, winger, CM, and a striker. Here is the probable starting XI in august:

- - - - - Reina- - - - - - - -
Kelly- Mexes- Agger- Johnson
- - - -Adam- - Gerrard- - - -
- - - - - Benzema- - - - - -
Young- - - - - - - -Suarez- -
- - - - - Caroll- - - - - - - -

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Adam over Meireles? And to be honest i'd rather see Carragher than Gerrard. Not really to keen on seeing Suarez on the LW either.

I can't agree with this as the best possible XI, sorry

26 Mar 2011 23:58:59
Who is Macca. .? He seems AWESOME!