Liverpool Banter Archive August 02 2013

02 Aug 2013 22:04:50
Been trying to register for so long, finally it worked.
Now to the banter, I don't understand why so many people have a problem with Suarez leaving. He came in, did a decent job, scored goals and now will almost double the fee we paid for him. And what's the point in keeping a player who's unhappy and is a dumb-ass to say the least. Sturridge would enjoy playing in the central role with coutinho supplying the magic passes. Still a bit worried about the defense though. Hope Brendan sorts it out soon.
Bring on the new season.

Its called building a squad to challenge for tropheys and sh*t that's why people aren't happy he's leaving because he's the 3rd best player in the world an we, ll be stronger with him than without its all about keeping ye best players just my opinion

DJANGO

Sorry Django but I don't agree with that.
Suarez is a very selfish player in a team where the manager wants everyone not to be selfish.
I think we are better off without him.

02 Aug 2013 22:01:15
Just registered. Good idea to have to get people to register. Nothing wrong in expressing an opinion, positive or negative. However it is an issue when posts are personal, malicious and demeaning. Here's to having a first rate site full of banter, discussion and opinion in the future!

P.s- I used to sign off as El Pi**edolero, but the login process did not accept * signs.

02 Aug 2013 21:57:11
Just watched conner coadys cameo for sheffield utd. Looked very assured and comfortable. Can see why BR sent him there, they played some good football! YNWA

02 Aug 2013 21:53:33
Conor coady brilliant tonight

02 Aug 2013 21:48:28
With everyone registering, hopefully there will be peace and tranquility on this site!

02 Aug 2013 21:34:26
Just got a welcome e-mail, it starts.


Hi Five


Brilliant :-)

Hmmm maybe I should register as "as a kite"

02 Aug 2013 21:32:11
Even if some LFC fans don't see the good work that Rodgers is doing, Wenger does.

Going after Suarez is totally against Wenger's style. Normally if he had £40ml plus to spend he would splash on at most 2 players from some other league worldwide that he had scouted (probably 3 or 4 players)

Yes Suarez is world class, but also Wenger knows the LFC will be right there next season to push Arsenal out of the top four, so he is changing the habit of a lifetime and breaking all his rules, even talking publicly about another clubs player.

02 Aug 2013 21:44:41
young coady played well in his 20 min cameo tonight, unlucky not to score with a very suarez-esque effort with the outside of his right foot. Hope he has a good season, think he could be a good player for us eventually

02 Aug 2013 21:26:20
Just registered. This by far the best Liverpool website on t'internet.

02 Aug 2013 21:25:50
Hi eds just registers, delighted to be part of the site.
Your all doing great work.
Can't wait for the season to start.
good luck to Stevie tomorrow.let's forget about Suarez for one day!
Stevie G a true Liverpool legends.

02 Aug 2013 21:21:25
Hi Eds Just registered to this great site.
The dick heads who give you lot abuse need to remember you do this out of you spare time and get nothing for it

02 Aug 2013 21:16:57
If fsg sell suarez to arsenal they wouldve (with sua) made the most embarrasing thing to the club and its fans of all time is the money really worth that for fsg?

He wants out well tough bitties u go abroad or u stay simple

He does not have a leg to stand on in court

02 Aug 2013 21:03:11
Just registered.

Tel 1949

02 Aug 2013 20:58:37
Just re registered as Five, was Red-Lee, can't wait until I have to change my sign in to Six!

Anyway what about aguero (joking)

:-)

02 Aug 2013 20:52:38
Ed rumours flying around Spain and Barcelona that there looking at one more player luiz or agger?! We might as well be a selling club if this happens. {Ed001's Note - what a nonsense comment.}

02 Aug 2013 20:48:23
Come on Ed's!

I suggested a positive post only day a couple of days ago. why not tomorrow on SG's testimonial day?

Just one day of happy go lucky comments. to much to ask?

Censorship.

Sounds fun.

Is tomorrow too soon for trial run on registered and signed in posters only? {Ed002's Note - We are going to offer leeway and keep working the issue to get to where we need to be. I think we all want it that way.}

02 Aug 2013 20:37:01
Looking at Liverpool's sudden outsized bid for Costa and Wenger's comments

"We will completely respect what Liverpool wants to do, We want to [sign the player] if it is feasible in an amicable way. I am a great believer you have to keep as much confidentiality as possible, which is quite difficult in the modern world. "

You wouldn't say that if you were getting outright rejections of bids.

it appears obvious that Arsenal have bid an acceptable amount and Liverpool have agreed on the condition we can find & sign a replacement.

Suarez is on his way imo and thank god he's now going to be some-one else's problem.

Trouble is we're replacing trouble with trouble. Whatever happened to Liverpool?

Spot on mate.

Ozone

Costa is fiery and passionate and can stand up for himself. nothing wrong with that!
He also happens to be a very good striker.
Hope we get him. It would be an excellent buy.

02 Aug 2013 22:53:16
I was of the mind that he would leave the PL, but now have a terrible feeling that we will be seeing him in an Arsenal shirt very soon. As much as a person he is. it would be pretty gutting for me personally to see that.
I wish the guy no ill, I'm just a little sad at the lack of respect shown not just to the club, but to the fans who stood by him.

Hey Ho. Chins up.
If he is playing tomorrow, please don't boo or shout abuse. Let's carry on being Liverpool fans because that's all we can be.
If that is not good enough for Mr Suarez, then we really don't need people like that anywhere near the club.
Jodie Mc.

And Wenger is famous for telling the truth, and of course not seeing things on the pitch.

There's a lot of assumptions in that post

cozinoz

I don't think it means accepted bid. I think it means Arsenal are trying to smooth feathers after the derisory 40m+1 bid that angered LFC. Obviously another bid looks likely.

02 Aug 2013 20:36:09
Hi eds02
Big fan of your responses, your info is informative and quite accurate. Can I ask are you a journo or writer on football because you should be

Thanks

Sajid {Ed002's Note - I am a rodeo clown and part time gentleman adventurer Sajid.}

The Indiana Jones of football rumours.

02 Aug 2013 20:07:05
Just registered . Used to be jamesy but someone else got there first .
YNWA
Jamesee {Ed002's Note - Welcome.}

Damn it, I was going to call myself Jamesee ;)

Disney! {Ed002's Note - You need to register to continue your fun Syd.}

Happy to register and sign in for posting. Great site.
Sooner you implement the troll gate the better.

Trollgate. I like it.

Time for e to register I like the real disney as a name lol i'm only posting I registered earlier want to see if my name comes up

To think Disney! was taken :(

Oh well!

02 Aug 2013 19:47:31
Hi Ed's and Red's. Does anyone know what channel Stevie G's match is on and who is in the Liverpool team? Thanks

Ynwa

It's on bt sport live and delayed coverage on lfc tv. Not sure who is playing apart from the current squad, carra and fowler (god).

Would love it if Xabi could play mate. He's big mates with Gerrard and I would love to see him run out at Anfield again. just hope the fans remember it's about Gerrard and not Suarez!

Harty

Nice one.

Ynwa

Try eplsite

02 Aug 2013 19:34:36
Hi eds. you are doing a great job. Don't let the vegetables get you down.

02 Aug 2013 19:28:53
It may well be me Eds who is wrong but all this talk of Costa being a smoke screen for someone else just seems a little strange? I am sure "smoke screens" happen but I would think not so often and only for really surprising names but could you tell me if I am way off or this sort of thing occurs often?

Gareth {Ed002's Note - There are no smoke screens.}

02 Aug 2013 19:05:37
Centre Back - Kyriakos Papadopoulos or Tiago Ilori.

Left Wing-Back - Lorenzo Melgarejo or Aly Cissokho.

Left Wing-Forward - Yevhen Konoplyanka or Diego Costa.

These seem to be Liverpool's targets, if we get a player for each of these positions I feel we can challenge for top four.

Very good options would welcome them all

Personally would prefer Konoplyanka to Costa, but beggars can't be choosers and all that. Plus I'm not real sure either is an actual target. Of the list above, not convinced any of them are to be honest.

Konoplyanka. Is never going to happen. More chance of Eriksen and that's a long long shot.

Jonesred {Ed002's Note - I thought you were going to register - I answered your questions.}

No defensive mid cover for Lucas?

02 Aug 2013 18:37:33
whats all this about diego costa having attitude/agression problems could someone fill me in on this? {Ed002's Note - RTP.}

He got one red card last season clearly he is just like jack the ripper crossed with Charles Manson (that was sarcasm btw )

02 Aug 2013 18:27:04
We loan reina 30 odd years a age
Skrtel may be going on loan 28
Shelvey sold surely a loan for him would be been better

Its depends what have been offered, if no one approached the club to buy Pepe and he wanted out or the club wanted to ease the salary budget or whatever reason then the next best thing is to loan the player.

Reina would cost 4-5m in wages on the bench. Napoli paying wages in full and regular football protects his value.

Skrtel hasn't been loaned.

Shelvey didn't take his chance and we have Alberto for the same money. Only time will tell if this is a good move. For me Shelvey never looked a Liverpool player though. That doesn't mean I don't wish him well at Swansea.

Kidder

I hear ya Roy but usually teams loan young players sell older ones where doing it back words

Agreed with Roy. There has to be a buyer before you can sell something. Apparently Swansea were willing to buy Shelvey but there doesn't appear to be much interest in either Reina or Skrtel on a permanent.

Its all about the wages. Jeez get with the program man

True I'm just a fan of his just hope we don't regret it to much

02 Aug 2013 18:18:03
I am from south Africa and I keep on reading from fans who don't want suarez to go to Arsenal. I don't think the owners read this site so wouldn't it be better if they petition outside of the club to get there point across. I know I would have been the first on the sidewalk to show my disgust to them selling to a rival
SA RED {Ed002's Note - I have been to plenty of protests over the years but never to "show my disgust" at something that has not happened. Perhaps a simple fire at the ground to make it clear to the owners who is in charge. Alternatively, we will soon be opening an online store where you can by effigies of Liverpool owners and their wives, management, players and prospective players. You can then make the pilgrimage to Anfield where there will be ritual burnings at half time. We will also be selling some very high-end voodoo dolls with a set of silver-plated pins thrown in for good measure. If you buy the doll with the humongous ass, you know you have a Brendan Rodgers doll.}

Hopefully more real fans register ed. I like many other genuine supporters are addicted to this site. Thanks for all your continued hard work YNWA {Ed002's Note - Thanks Big Al - and I would think that we will move toward mandatory registration, at least for the Liverpool site initially. I need to talk to the powers that be about this.}

I think the Management team and owners don't want to sell him to any premiership club, so let the episode run its course, The Ed is spot on, why get so indignant at something that hasn't even happened.

It has to work both ways though ed.
Who are we registering to, who runs the site, who owns it?
Are you owned by another media supplier?
There's no info at all provided, apart from football rumours.co.uk.

The Juicer {Ed002's Note - Ed001 is the "father" we all look yup to and he runs the site. There is no "media supplier" involved.}

Are you sure that's goodenough ed?

The Juicer {Ed002's Note - It is.}

Looks like The Juicer should discover the conspiracy page.

That will save the Boneheads who don't have the brains to realize " its slander and against the law" But most of all vile and socially unacceptable to normal fair minded human beings.

We'll done eds for saving them from yet Another Court appearance!!

Lyndon

02 Aug 2013 17:51:08
just wondering some peoples opinion which package would be better ssn or bt sport to watch bpl, bundesliga and maybe la liga and portuguese league?

Neither, you can watch it all on line for free

Both. Can't live without football. This break is killing me, if it wasn't for the confed cup and LFC TV I'd go insane. As would most fans. I think it's called Football deprivation syndrome.

If you want to watch all those then you need sky with ssn and bt sport (free on sky if you have bt broadband)

02 Aug 2013 17:38:40
What's with everyone do lfc fans not like work horses nowadays we loved kuyt for his work rate costa is a dif league this kid can score goals for fun and runs round chasing ball like a happy dog what more is there to like from a fan somone who gives 100% every game we need him

02 Aug 2013 17:34:04
Ed do you think the reports about a bid for Costa could be reporting a bid for the wrong a.Madrid player? Diego Costa does not really strike me as Brendan Rodgers type player, because of his lack of pace and limited fluidity in a front three. Doesn't Turan seem more likely?

Jimmy

He is rapid and played on the wings for Athleti last season and up front in the Copa del Ray.

Obviously never seen him play.

Well, I hate to say this but you have, quite clearly, never seen him play. Pace is one of his strengths, and last season he payed a mixture of second strike, on the left of a front three and sometimes as a number 9. His ideal position is playing as one of the attackers in a 4-3-3.

RedKopite

02 Aug 2013 17:19:07
Eds, about the working permits.
Utd has just signed Guillermo Varela, a 20 year old right back that only played 23 minutes with Peñarol in Uruguay First division so far. BUT, he is one of the top players for U-20 national team in Uruguay. Is this last detail what qualifies him for a work permit? {Ed002's Note - No, f he has one it is under the "special talent" exemption.}

I am not sure he will be granted a work permit, but if he doesn't I think he will join Boca Juniors on loan. Then should get a work permit next summer when/if he's more established. I haven't seen anything of him, but he is meant to be very highly regarded and MU moved very fast to sign him when they watched him. He only played one game for Penarol and still cost around a million.

Disney! {Ed002's Note - I suspect that you are right Syd.}

Ed, don't you mean under the 'man utd' exemption? {Ed002's Note - To be fair they have gained a reputation for easing players through by getting support from one particular "official" who has a well respected view. Most recently used with a young Mexican boy the brought in.}

I have to admit I was very surprised Angelo Henriquez got a work permit.

Disney! {Ed002's Note - So were others Syd.}

If you consider the amount of decent young Chelsea players that have been rejected a work permit over the years it's baffling to think Henriquez got a work permit. Is that who you meant by the young Mexican Ed? Or have MU nearly signed a young Mexican? Surely you didn't mean little pea as he has justified a work permit I think?

Disney! {Ed002's Note - In 2010 he came from Guadalajara and was not expected to have a WP granted - certainly no on eligibility. This is not the place to go in to the detail, but a well-respected "official" was one of a number of people (including a few journalists) hosted by Manchester United at a fixture at Wembley in May 2010 with the explicit purpose of supporting a work permit application - which was granted that same week.}

Have got to admit I had never heard of Hernandez before he signed. If I am not mistaken he signed in early May and was given a work permit before he had a good World Cup in July. So I see your point Ed.

Disney! {Ed002's Note - I don't recall when in May but the game was at Wembley and was England v Mexico.}

Ed who is the official? thanks

majestic69 {Ed002's Note - It is unimportant, but he is someone you would have heard of.}

02 Aug 2013 16:46:27
Iv read a lot of people saying why is rodgers signing so many forwards when he only plays one up top.
If you watch he actually likes to play with a fluid front 3 all with the ability to interchange positions making them hard to mark.
For example is sturridge goes up top suarez pushes wide and vice versa.
You could not really describe any off our forwards as an out and out striker as they all have the ability to go out wide.

Im not debating whos right or wrong to sign but baring the above in mind having suarez sturridge aspas borini and possibly one more is not to much, its provides real healthy competition, something we haven't had up top since we sold folwer leaving us with just owen and heskey

02 Aug 2013 16:42:59
Is brad smith still with us? I was hearing a couple of weeks ago that he had moved to Bristol city. I know he's got terrific pace and was named to the preseason first team squad last summer.

Well if all them go and three in we might struggle to name an 18 man team

02 Aug 2013 16:24:35
Costa is a very good addition but would be a massive step backwards if he's here to replace suarez

02 Aug 2013 16:17:25
Anyone heard what Athletico Madrid's response has been to the bid? {Ed002's Note - Yes, they said there has been no bid.}

So has there actually been a bid? {Ed002's Note - See earlier answers Tom.}

02 Aug 2013 15:33:40
all this anti costa have you guys lost the plot think about it forget money.

now we said we lacked strength last season. think about it for a second d costa is a winger for a start he played left of a front three last season with falcao in middle so saying can't play with sturridge is nonsense.

coutinho - man with the eye
suarez - create anything
sturridge - the pace
costa - the power

think about it guys forget price that's the perfect combi in attack bit if everything. should suarez go then u replace with similar think about it how many goals comes from this he scored 12 goals and 8 assists at a young age.

graham hunter on ssn usually is good he says that he reccomended him to a big club manager in england last season as they were looking for top class striker he believes we would love him and he's got lots of developing left.

he reckons lfc have got a good deal there and to me looks a good piece if jigsaw

Do you seriously expect Costa to be signed and Suarez to stay? Got to admire the naivety from some football fans.

Disney!

Very strong player something we lacked against certain sides last season. Get behind br and the boys! Could be a hidden gem I think. We are fans supporting the same team ain't we?
Frosty ynwa

I remember watching him at the beginning of last season with Atletico who I have watched since the years of Torres on and off as they have created some fantastic attacking players since then, however I thought Costa was not one of these to go with Torres, Forlan, Aguero, Falcao etc as the season progressed he seemed to go from strength to strength and in the cup final against Madrid he was a handful and his goal just topped it off. I think he would be perfect for those games where we struggle and have no 'plan b' but unlike Carroll he offers more across the ground and a better work rate.

02 Aug 2013 16:37:22
I think the message here is think about it!

Boyo's

"If" (a big if) all those players are in red this year, I think that's a very well balanced attack we will have. Hopefully the pieces are coming together.

Suarez is leaving mate

He is one of the most unpleasant players on the planet. If he changes his personality and attitude then brilliant but I also don't believe that he is worth 21m. Negredo went for 20m Jovetic for 22m and navas for 14.6m. So does BR(whom i'm a huge fan of) really believe he is on that level of quality? I hope not. As a side note I would like to see another creative midfielder join ala Fabregas but obviously not him. Jimbo

"Could be a hidden gem I think"

So it begins.

Disney!

Still think Suarez will go for €40 million max Sydney?

The Irish Rover

Irish, I do, but to Real Madrid.

Disney!

Least we've made transfers

Yes, and great signings they are too ;)

Disney!

02 Aug 2013 14:53:20
Guilherme Siquiera is a good left back. Very attack minded like most Brazilian ones. Defensively can get caught out.mhe is one of the best penalty takers I have seen.

Also he is nicknamed Whisquiera for his love of the scottish tipple in the night clubs of Granada.

Orrin

02 Aug 2013 14:44:12
everything does'nt revolve round suarez if he looks unfit he's leaving if he don't smile he's leaving if we buy a player its to replace him give it a rest guys the facts are he has not put in a trasfer request 2 bids have been turned down everybody connected with Liverpool has said he going nowhere. he is a Liverpool player and unless a team abroad comes in with serious money he staying put he will not be sold to a rival period.

I have a feeling he is going arsenal I think I will burn my season ticket if that happens.

Agreed mate. Like I say the time to judge is when anything concrete happens. Til then I couldn't give a monkeys what everyone says.

Gerrard was leaving for about 10 seasons and its his testimonial tomorrow. Football my friends is a funny game.

Alfie

I'll buy your season ticket off you.

02 Aug 2013 14:42:41
question for anyone who can help? The supposed bid of Costa triggered his release clause. What I want to know is do clubs know of these release clause before they bid because if they do how do they find out?

The players agent.

Through the player's agents I guess.

02 Aug 2013 15:02:13
Agents, "advisors", etc. I would imagine.

Probably enquired to Athletico about him and they said that is his release clause.

I thought in Spain every player has to have a release clause. These clauses are free for everyone to know.Last season one of the Oil rich Russian clubs made a bid that met Messi's release clause.
I doubt Messi's agent was going round Russia encouraging bids last season. {Ed002's Note - No, it does not work like that.}

02 Aug 2013 14:31:47
Man Utd looking at suarez if shrek leaves, don't shoot the messenger!

Suarez will not end up at UTD.

Seriously saurez would be lethal at old trafford and it would be funny to see the the about turn on saurez from man u fans but it won't happen in a million years i'm sure saurez would want the move though and anythings possible but just can't see it if it happens ill change my name to susan
susan ;-)

The only way Suarez is getting to United is if Real sell him to them next summer.

02 Aug 2013 14:22:17
Bold claims but this Costa reminds me of Drogba a bit. He looks likes a bully who gets his own way on the football pitch. He also knows where the goal is and last season had a higher shot conversion than every striker in the premier league.
Last season he was deployed as a winger which is why I can see him fitting in our system, being able to interchange with any of our forwards during the game. He did score 10 league goals last year however but this could be because he was playing with an on fire Falcao.
I would like to see him play in a Liverpool shirt however I do not feel he merits a 21m price tag and there could be safer options we could go for which would cost less.

Only problem is that referees gave Drogba a lot of rope that they never seem to give to Liverpool players. Carroll was able to get away with a lot more when he was with Newcastle, Crouch was able to get away with a lot more with Stoke. Don't know why but refs seem to apply a different standard for the reds.

02 Aug 2013 13:54:49
You no what I like if Rodgers is looking at ayew and costa, it's players who can score different types of goals, players who can finish others players good work and guys who can set up other players! A team of professionals will be a team Liverpool can hang there hat on! Suarez is world class but he is all about Suarez, in 05 we had a team of professionals and that's what I want!

I would love to see both Ayew and Costa at our club, but I believe if we do get them, it will be at the expense of Suarez. Costa has a mean streak about him, and Ayew is a pacy right winger the club has been lacking for some years now, so two top class additions to the squad as long as we don't overpay for them.

02 Aug 2013 13:39:17
I would like to warn all the fans who has serious doubt on costa"s disciplinary.
We have saurez in our hand. and poeple here have ripped him apart due to his controvorseries.
If you support Costa as a player if he arrives at Liverpool, don't moan tom if he gets a red card for a harsh tackling.

Harry mate you are getting boring now with your sarcasim and bitterness. I used to find your posts quite amusing but now your sounding like a spoilt brat who can't have more sweets. Turn it in would ya!

02 Aug 2013 13:04:57
I've read on hear EDS saying LFC want rid of Suarez. Why are people from LFC like Ayre getting involved saying they want him to stay and not for sale. I'm not suggesting I do not believe the EDS, but why doesn't Ayre or whoever just say nothing, or like Spurs and Bale suggest the price acceptable IF they were to sell. Not sure the message they are giving to us fans? One minute its Renia is here to stay, then he's off - on loan! Why say want Suarez, won't be sold to find out he's sold? Question is what are peoples thoughts about the messages fans are given. Nothing to do with getting the best fee, cause LFC do not have to say anything, as they do not with incoming or budget etc. {Ed002's Note - Done to death.}

02 Aug 2013 13:36:08
To get the best offer

I searched before, ED. If you want to reply with the key word(s) I'll be happy to search again.
Interested to see what people think of these quotes direct from club officials which then appear to be lies.

Thanks {Ed002's Note - Read yesterdays posts.}

They are saying this as they will not sell to a premier league rival . Its not rocket science is it .

02 Aug 2013 12:46:47
Makes me laugh how players we are only linked with are shot down instantly! Give br and Ian Ayre a break! You think we would bid 20m+ and not do out homework on players. He (Costa) has a decent record! He is strong works hard and can score goals. let's just get behind the boss and the team I thought we were all supporting lfc?
Frosty ynwa

Like the homework we put in on Carrol and a lot of signings the last few years you mean?

Agree mate i'm sick to death of players being slated before they have even signed. Little minded prats with nothin better to do.

To the second un-named poster:
If u really are a true LFC supporter, u should know by now that the scouting team when we bought the likes of Carrol, downing etc was headed by the inept Damien Commolli and a few other muppets. Since BR took over, we have a completely new transfer committee consisting of some new scouts from man City, and their first couple of signings at our club were Sturridge and Coutinho. Those two didn't turn out too bad did they?

Obviously Costa is a player who gets under the skin of opponents and I would like to have someone this on our team and not get bullied. I think we will have the hunger to compete in full force C'mon LFC
YNWA
Benchod

Aaah second poster no name. It is a privilege to have you on board supporting our team. Thanks for the relentless positivity. Your words of wisdom will stay with us all forever.

Alfie

02 Aug 2013 12:27:24
Bayern Munich have had a bid accepted for Luis Suarez of 30 million pounds plus shaquiri. Liverpool will buy costa erickson and papa with the Suarez money and budget. Trust me on this YNWA

I would be a very happy fan if this is true whoops there's another pig over my house.

Did that pig u just seen have a bow tie with the crest on it must be doing the rouds

I would rather we go for Gustavo and cash if Suarez goes to Bayern. Shaquiri simply won't fit into our style of play. He is greedy, has fitness issues and is better off playing counter attacking football. don't rate him at all.

If Bayern trades us Shakira they can have Suarez for free

"If Bayern trades us Shakira they can have Suarez for free"

Welcome to the Liverpool rumours page mr Hoeness but aren't you in enough trouble with these offers.
Scouse-Pride

02 Aug 2013 12:14:44
Looking forward to seeing Costa become unknown to world-class in the next couple of days. Just like MK did.

Disney!

MK wasn't an unknown. He has been widely regarded as a lethal attacking midfielder for a while now, and lots of clubs were looking at him. While I take your point that fans do hype up players they know nothing about, I suggest you look at your own fans too. This happens across the board. A certain 'next big thing Dede' pops to mind, I know loads of United fans who were going mental about how he was a star.

JFT 96

JP

02 Aug 2013 13:39:09
And I'm looking forward to United playing decent, attractive, winning football in a preseason match with the brilliance of Welbeck and Cleverley and other such amazing talents.

Shame we can't all get what we want, isn't it Syd.

Not as much as I'm looking forward to watching united go from title challengers to top 4 contenders this year. :)

MIKEY

Looking forward to seeing united drop out the top 4 next season with no new signings and the realisation you cannot survive without fergie.

Anonymous woolback

Well said Mikey!

Oh Disney, what's your definition of world class? De Gea? Carrick? Welbeck?

When are they unveiling ronaldo and cesc, selling rooney to chelsea etc etc . have a look at your own mess

Unveiling Ronaldo and Cesc?? Haha

Yeah let's leave star studded teams to go and play with the likes of Anderson, Evans and Cleverley!

Not sure why people rag on De Gea so much. Hate to say it but I think he's probably one of the best shot stoppers I've ever seen. Absolutely awful on corners and crosses though.

02 Aug 2013 12:04:03
Hi eds, love the site and I've finally got a sign off name! Just one question.

The name Diego costa is on many many sites including BBC and ssn. I'm not asking do you think it would happen, but my question is, do you think it is out of the ordinary for Liverpool to bid £20m+ for this player?

It seems be a reasonable valuation on the evidence of the past 2 years' performances, but the baggage he brings has likely put many off.

02 Aug 2013 11:58:39
I don't believe this. and I am sure this might be a fabricated.
But fire without smoke?

The transfer saga between Suarez, Liverpool and Arsenal has dragged on since the beginning of July and it seems the two clubs are no closer to completing a deal.

A new revelation by Suarez's agent, Pere Guadiola, has provided another twist in the saga as he claims Liverpool told Suarez he could leave the club if a bid of £35million was made, the Mirror reports.

According to the article, Suarez feels let down by Liverpool and is eager to play Champions League football next season, although a move to Real Madrid would be his ideal transfer.

There has been speculation over the clause in Suarez' contract, with Liverpool claiming a bid of over £40million only requires them to inform the striker that a bid has been made and that it is not a release clause, the Mirror suggest.

Liverpool have continued to insist Suarez will be staying at the club.

Thoughts?.

Suarez has no right to feel let down by Liverpool. I almost want Liverpool to keep him now just to spite him.

MIKEY

£35m is mighty close to the €40m I predicted. Perhaps £35m is to a foreign club only?

Disney!

Does it matter what his agent has to say about it when Ian Ayre & Brendan Rodgers have repeatedly said Suarez is not for sale, and that the clause clearly says Liverpool have to inform him of any bid above £40M we do not have to sell him for that price regardless what is being mooted around constantly in the media, weather he stays or goes one thing is for sure and that's he won't be joining Arsenal or any other English side as Liverpool are demanding £55M where as i'd imagine we will accept a lower fee from Europe for him.

Its from John Cross (clue Arsenal fan).
Don't read too much into it. He is the one Jorno who is desperate for LS to join Arsenal and the best part is he is also the journo who gave him most stick when at LFC.

The budgies bird cage cleaner said if we get a bid of £2.50 and a cuttle fish that he can go. my point is I don't care anymore. want him gone. would rather have players at my club who want to be here

02 Aug 2013 11:54:13
Can we just take a moment to reflect on something here. Once this window closes, it will be a year since we were in the position of having Suarez as our only recognised striker. We had to play Shelvey further up, who wasn't too much of a success. I even remember posts asking about free transfers, even Owen was mentioned. that's how bad it was.

Now we enter the new season with Suarez, Sturridge, Aspas, Borini, Luis Alberto, Coutinho and possibly Costa (if it happens) all gunning to smash the ball in the back of the net.

We've gone from having a minimal threat, to a plethora of players who can attack from anywhere in the final third.

Agreed, our defence most definitely needs firming up, and I believe Lucas needs competition as all competition is healthy for players, but for me that is progress. People may have differing opinions over whether they like the players, but the fact is areas that needed strengthening ARE being strengthened. The problems have been identified and steps are being made to correct it.

Next season is going to be very, very interesting. I haven't been this excited to see our attacking play since Torres was lighting the PL up. I'm also going to put a punt on Coutinho being one of the stand-out players of the season, this lad has the propensity to do big, big things.

JFT 96

JP

02 Aug 2013 13:18:57
JFT.

with all respect to you.

Now we enter the new season with Suarez, Sturridge, Aspas, Borini, Luis Alberto, Coutinho and possibly Costa (if it happens) all gunning to smash the ball in the back of the net.

Suarez is moving. sturridge has got serious Injury History, Asaps and Borini would be the only striker we have.
Luis alberto won't be playing too much game.
Countinho is not a striker, let him playa the No.10 role

If suarez is sold and Sturridge isn't fit.
and No confirmation from ED regarding the Costa transfer.

we would be starting with asaps and borini upfront against Stoke city

I think he made a mistake and is talking about our attacking threat as a whole instead of just the strikers. You must admit it looks a damn site better then this time last year.
derryred

Great post JP total agreement. There will be twists and turns til the opening day Harry lad but over a season loads to be positive about. I think Sterling is going to be a major threat this year. Looks a load stronger.

Alfie

02 Aug 2013 11:26:54
Is it just me or does costa look like the hired killer in ghost. Those moaning about cheating and dirty player get a grip we wouldn't bid if we didn't think we could handle him. And you got to have a batller upfront with an edge

Looks like a Brazilian Will Ferrell to me.

02 Aug 2013 11:23:32
Cant believe some people on this site, last year peple were moaning we had no plan b. Now I've not seen costa but he's a big guy and surley is a plan b when we are a goal down. Suarez had history when we signed him and has been a disgrace T times yet we still all love him so why not costa if he signs.

02 Aug 2013 11:17:59
Costa? We are making some terrible signings this summer like the last. We nailed it in January and I knew Coutinho and Sturridge would be great buys but every player we've bought so far is not an upgrade on what we already have. 22 million for that lump is extraordinary we needed a top class player like Sanchez, Lamela, Muriel or Eriksen not a 1 dimentional caveman with a poor touch

Typical anonymous post from someone who obviously knows not a lot about football - Costa is quality and a completely different proposition than anyone else in the PL, doubt if Falcao would have scored so many without him.

Eriksen has stagnated as a player and not really progressed sufficiently this last 12-18 months. He also has a desire to play in Spain. I don't know why everyone is so obsessed with him.

Poor touch! You have to be joking you don't make the brazilian squad by having a poor touch. Get a grip pal

I have to disagree. 6'2", fearless, has got a good touch for size, scored 20 in 44 from wide attacking position (remember, Falcao was main striker), plays for Brazil, scores headers as well! He won't go up in value I don't think but has the tools and passion to win. And to all who moan about disciplinary record, at 24 he'll be maturing quickly and can be managed I think. Evey player is a risk, Costa is not a poor player.

02 Aug 2013 12:01:21
No ACM for 10 mill?

Its not like walking into Tesco and buying the finest range burgers over the value ones just because you can afford them, half those players would either not want to come or their wage demands are too high!

02 Aug 2013 11:15:42
Hey edds, as much as I would love to sign costa I watched a lot of la liga last year and is this not the guy who is the absolutely nuthead? He went head to head with the manager did he not? Think our rep is already tarnished enough and did the "bid" trigger a release clause? Thanks edds
Irish Red

02 Aug 2013 11:09:38
My dreamsignings for the remaining of this window would be

Gary Medel
Diego Costa
Kyriakos Papadopulous
And keep Suarez.

I would be over the moon happy.

The warriors of Liverpool!

:-)

Keep dreaming mate.

02 Aug 2013 12:01:54
Mushroom

what a hit son. what a hit.

Like when we signed Ruddock and Dicks. Look what happened there!

Red G

Atleast the media wouldn't concentrate so much on just Suarez.

02 Aug 2013 10:56:49
Eds, Echo are reporting that Diego Costa is NOT being bought as a replacement for Suarez. what is going on? surely Suarez, Aspas, Borini, Sturridge, and Diego Costa can't all compete for the ONE striker spot in our 4-2-3-1? my money is on Suarez and Borini both leaving before the end of the window.

Coutinho Suarez Costa behind Sturridge

02 Aug 2013 11:14:40
Both could leave Yes. Suarez 100%, Borini I am not sure

Any one of those five, and in particular suarez, aspas and costa can play as a forward without being a centre forward, so its not like they'll be all 4 on the bench whilst we play two different wingers.

That's not to say Suarez won't be on his way just because the echo says so, sadly.

After esearching the player online it appears Diego Costa ia primarily used aa a left sided forward at Atletico Madrid .

Also sturridge and suarez could both miss the start of the season. so aspas borini and costa could be our front 3 vs stoke.

Isn't it called having a strong squad?

02 Aug 2013 10:51:18
It doesn't make sense that LFC have bid for Costa unless we will play a different formation next season. 4 strikers to rotate in a 4-3-3, and that's assuming Suarez leaves! I don't think we'll get another striker, rather spend the money on a winger or midfielder.

Sturridge (Borini)
Coutinho (Alberto)
Aspas (Streling)
Costa (Ibe)

it makes complete sence to me, or you want downing as one of those 4? to be honest I don't care how much downing runs, you say don't judge players on preseason games and such, but Aspas has hit 3 goals and 2 assists in 170 minutes, downing got 200 minutes and still is to score or assist. get my point?

Drop johnson and downing will shine, certainly more than he has done.
derryred

02 Aug 2013 10:38:35
Suarez should get a great reception as usual on Saturday because he is still a Liverpool player and we are Liverpool supporters. Booing anyone who plays for Liverpool is ridiculous it doesn't help the team at all and its Stevie G's day. The thing with being in the Kop is that you are surrounded by the best fans in the world and the best thing we can do is support Suarez they way we have always done because wherever he goes he will notice the difference. Through every controversy we stood by him and loved him and he will never get that kind of support, maybe i'm biased but that's what I believe. There is only one anfield and one Kop but our supporters worldwide have shown that we are the best fans in the world. let's show it again Saturday. There will be a player on the pitch that is not only world class but also a class act, Steven Gerrard, let's make it a day for him to remember and not bring the Suarez saga into it.

02 Aug 2013 15:20:11
Macca asked the question, and with your post you have pretty much saved my fingers from typing paragraphs - I echo your comment.

For what it is worth I'm resigned to the fact that Suarez will leave (the look of utter disappointment on his face after the exit to Zenit St. Petersburg said plenty), but if I'm honest I would love the bloke to stay.

02 Aug 2013 10:23:31
I can't believe some of the fans on here, already convinced that a player isn't good enough before ge's even signed, let alone played a game. It wad the same when we signed Stturidge, all I heard was that he was too greedy to play tikki takka and aload of other crap. You may be interested to know some of the other stats that Costa has. He may only have scored 10 goals in the league, but he only had 15 starts because of Falcao playing so well. He also managed to grab seven assists in that time, not to mentipn that he was the top scorer in the spanish equivalent to the fa cup with 8 goals in 8 matches, more than Ronaldo and Messi in the cup. He may have a tempet but i'm Spain, many say that in the second half of the season Costa was the reason that Athletico. Not to mention that when he did start in the league, he was playing out wide. Personally, I think that Costa may well be another Coutiniho, another fantasticaly talented player that most would miss as he was stuck on the bench. Have faith in BR.

I watched some spanish football last year and seen abit of costa and I have to say I was impressed.
Stood up to pepe and ramos the persons and is a big presence but with mobility and skill and an eye for a good pass.
I like the lad and he appeared to be a menace at corners which may help our set piece conversion .
All in all I hope we do submit a bid for the lad, could be a good acquisition. If he turned out anything like the last striker we bought from atletico if defo have him.

02 Aug 2013 11:07:26
if he is good enough to get near the brazil team he is good enough for us with no cl to offer let's get real everyone.Tommy Irish Red

02 Aug 2013 11:52:12
he is a good player, But if we have 22 mill to splash, why not Muriel?

Also having Brazilians that have had a sniff of the national team might be a good thing with next summers World Cup coming up. The Brazilians, more than most, are going to want to perform well and be in that Brazil squad for a once in a lifetime chance to play in a world cup in their own country.

02 Aug 2013 10:14:25
I am finding it more and more difficult to understand some of our fans. the latest outcry is that we don't want a dirty cheating player i.e. Costas. What do we want then? a team of nice angels who applaud when the other team scores against us? there have been posts saying that we need a beast in midfield, what? as long as he has a ring above his head? we need streetwise, never give up attitudes, strong will to win players who will fight until the end. Stop being so na�ve and think back to some of our defeats when someone has "bent the rules" to help his team win. Have Man United always been angels? Chelsea? European teams? NO. In the past we have had players like Souness, Case, Bellamy and Suarez just to name a few. We need more of this type of player not less. would anyone say that Alec Lindsey, Kenny Dalglish or Tommy Smith were angels? I don't care what the media say about us, don't buy their rags. Liverpool being winners is all that matters to me.
Stop being daft and think that this is 1933 and we clap our opponents. as a great man once said, 1st is 1st and second is nowhere.
Robbie

Yes we need winners and people who battle, but not cheats and players who spit at others.
How many games has Suarez missed for us? And he hasn't received a red card for us. Costa would probably be the same disciplinary wise.

What a stupid post, get a grip! One headless buffoon is enough we don't want another.

02 Aug 2013 10:29:52
Really?. then let's keep suarez.

I backed Suarez through his personic behaviour because he wore the shirt. I'd accept Messi if he committed the same crimes as Costa.
Lets judge him on his footballing ability and assume BR has the ability to manage him correctly.

cozinoz

Mushroom and others
do you not think that the above named players would not have received many red cards if they were playing in todays game? but they were winners, they were nasty and some opponents were afraid of them before the game started. 2013 and the game has changed since those days and players have to be a bit cuter and, yes, cheat to get what they want. the game is a lot more civilised now but to compete at the highest level we have to be a lot more nastier than we have been. other teams " cheat" and if we don't follow them we will win nothing.
if it takes a squad of Buffoons to win then I am all for it.
started 1971, home and away for many, many years watching and shouting for my team win, not always with grace. but we still won and history doesn't record that we won with a dodgy penalty or because 1 of our players wound up an opponent who got himself sent off. Success is not always clean and virtuous but history remains.
Robbie

Ok so you wouldn't be happy if he scored 35 goals in a season and got us into thr champions league if he got sent off once or twice for reckless challenges and stuff?

Robbie, you are correct the game has changed a lot since those days so players have to have different attitudes and different playing styles.
I'm all for gaining whatever advantage you can over an opponent, but only if it is within the laws of the game. I don't believe punching and spitting at players has ever been within those laws, regardless to whether the opponent deserves it or not.
All that will happen is the opposition will see that he has a short fuse and use that against him.

02 Aug 2013 09:55:36
I read something about Michu on Macca's page. Now I see there are some rumours about Liverpool interested. Would this be to replace Suarez or to play with him. Thanks Rossi

Why would he want to leave swansea?

02 Aug 2013 09:54:07
Hi Ed02,
I don`t know if the reports of Liverpool bit for Costa are true. If they are, I`ll be very dissapointed. I don`t think he`s got the quality the club needs. Especially for that kind of money. Silly. I hoped for someone else from Atletico; Godin perhaps. Please tell me Costa is not the only replacement for Suarez. {Ed002's Note - He may not be a direct replacement Tom but everyone still expects Suarez to be gone soon - regardless of Costa. Perhaps putting similar money on the table for Arda might have given the wide player that everyone wants.}

Tom
I personally feel/hope Costa is being brought in to add to the squad.
If/When Suarez goes, it will be for atleast 45M+ and then the money will be used to bring in a DM, a winger (Arda Turan or Konoplyanka) and possibly Muriel.

02 Aug 2013 09:44:48
Costa looks pretty good to me hope it happens.

02 Aug 2013 09:43:17
Ed02 said he was unsure what the Diego Costa source was last night so I'm just wanting to know if there has been any overnight updates - is the bid true?

02 Aug 2013 09:38:05
Every time we are rumoured to be signing a player, different people have different views and rightly so. But if you don't agree don't start with the 'FSG and Ayre out', just remember the people behind the scenes are highly paid and know what we're looking for. The people making the decisions can not technically please everyone so just go ahead with what they're doing because as I see it Roders is the next big thing and believe me now in the near future we will either be back to the top or god damn near it.

02 Aug 2013 09:32:51
is diego costa in the last year of his contract?

bernside {Ed002's Note - 2016}

02 Aug 2013 09:30:22
Costa fortune

Marcus

02 Aug 2013 11:09:57
Nice one, but seriouslt though, Costa is a world class player. Kuyt will skills and pace

02 Aug 2013 05:28:01
Any clubs interested in Ebenezer Assifuah? Golden boot winner at U20 world cup and still playing in Ghana? Surely with his goal threat and athleticism there have to be some clubs looking to take a punt. Thanks for the post and response!

02 Aug 2013 05:15:07
Is this the Diego Costa problem child that has been touted around Europe or not? I seem to remember him having a spell in Germany, but i'm not sure if this is the same guy?
What are peoples thoughts on him as a player?
Iv not seen him play and like I say I can't deicde if he's the player I remember people saying had issues or not.

Anfeld Andy {Ed002's Note - A different player Andy.}

02 Aug 2013 04:10:14
I have seen costa play a few time, I don't think he fit in to our style of play, it is much better to spend that money on arda turan, he is the type of player that we need. 22 million for costa is too much.

02 Aug 2013 03:38:46
Would be very happy if we ended up with Costa. We need more warriors at this club. I want someone who will run through his mum to win a game for our club. Costa is that type of player.

Warriors, yes, dirty cheats, no!

02 Aug 2013 09:21:26
Eds don't think you've done this since last night so do you have an update on whether we've bid for Costa? Is the bid his release clause?

02 Aug 2013 09:07:01
The radio saying we triggered Costas release clause any update since last night

02 Aug 2013 08:56:26
Suarez to leave Liverpool on deadline day, its one of those transfers.

You don't want to sell him as he is your best player, but he wants to go. Same as Van Persie.

At the end of the day if he doesn't want to play for you, you can't keep him.

He will go to Arsenal as Real Madrid have Benzema and he doesn't want to be a bench warmer and Madrid aren't to fuss.

Possibly Bayern as his agents brother is the manager.

This is Logic.

No way will LFC sell him that late - in fact I believe the reason he won't put a transfer request in is, he has no problem staying if RM don't come in for him.

02 Aug 2013 10:01:48
If he goes to Madrid, benzema would warm the bench whole career.
benzema with suarez?
are you kidding m�?. he would be second only to ronaldo {Ed002's Note - Real Madrid has already sold two forwards this summer.}

'if he doesn't want to play for you, you can't keep him.' - Yes, we can. It's called a contract. He can sulk all he likes but Liverpool are in the driving seat here, not Luis. People need to realise this.

JFT 96

JP

John B, If Suarez only wants RM or if not to then stay with us, why would he have instructed his agent to band him around Europe to clubs like Chelsea, Arsenal, PSG, Monaco, Bayern Munich and probably a whole host of others?

02 Aug 2013 11:13:10
Mushroom

Simple. He wants to play in CL side who fight for the title.
Y do you digg the reason behind his move?
Do you enquire the reason, when you buy a player from other club?
Everyone who moved to Liverpool from their club would have a reason, Sturridge- game time, Countinho- game time, Asaps- bigger than celta vigo,
Alberto- bigger club than Sunderland,
Mickey- found Dortmuand bigger than US.

Dont digg the reason of leaving unless its resulting in a loss for the club, luis suarez, wherever he is sold would only result in a significant profit for our club.

If he believes we aren't good enough, We can't do anything on it.

Harry,
Why does he want to go to Arsenal then if what you say is correct? They don't fight for the title and we have won more trophies than Arsenal recently.
The ONLY reason Suarez wants to leave is greed. It has been the same at every club he has been at.
I can't believe you are gullible enough to swallow the BS that comes out of his mouth. First he wanted to leave because of the British press, only Arsenal have bid who are an English side (still part of Britain if you're not aware). Then because he realised it was only Arsenal, the Champions League became his excuse.
What will his excuse be if Spurs or Monaco are the teams interested next? Neither of them are in the CL but I'm sure he would go.
If he feels we aren't good enough, fine, but why disrespect the players currently around him by publicly saying that?
We didn't sign Alberto from Sunderland and we didn't bid enough to buy Mickey so he had absolutely NO opportunity to decline our offer to him!
I hope I have educated you a little.

02 Aug 2013 08:08:19
Hi all

Just been reading through posts about Diego Costa and certain individuals slating him saying things like he is an animal, dirty cheating player. So Suarez is none of them then? Suarez is a great player and makes a difference but he dives, he bites but he is a winner and that is what Costa looks like. He looks a hungry player with a desire to win which is exactly what we need. We have the flair players now we need to add a bit of bite (excuse the pun) to the team. Players that are willing to run for the ball and fight for the cause.
Many so called fans on here saying we could get Benteke or Erikson etc for the money. No we couldn't because they don't want to come or we are not interested because they are not.
Lets all get behind the players and manager and enjoy what looks like an exciting season. We are building a strong youthful side but need experience also. The new signings look like they have got the desire already to play for the shirt, so come on people put down your playstations and xboxes and get back into the real world and believe.

He's a good player slaphead, strong and hungry.He can also play in a few positions, if he comes, he will soon get the moaners on side.

02 Aug 2013 07:40:27
The last time we bought someone from Athletico Madrid, it didn't turn our half bad.

02 Aug 2013 09:37:37
i suppose maxi was ok for the odd hatrick, lol.Tommy Irish Red

02 Aug 2013 10:17:06
He missed a sitter against chelsea, the game after we sold torres.

02 Aug 2013 06:48:45
Hello, phil parry the mullet here. Some of the posts on here are a joke. People claiming to have seen who ever we are linked with on numerous times and think they are garbage. Are scouting network has changed now and is very thorough. I remeber people complaining about why we were buying a player who can't get a game for inter milan in january and he is now a regular and one of our best players. You are meant to be Liverpool supporters, so support your team and stop complaining! By the way eds, excellent site, I know you get some stick by some ungrateful moaners, but you are doing a great job.

02 Aug 2013 01:35:48
Stevie is right, if we sell Luis to Arsenal we may aswel kiss goodbye to champions league football for another 4 years

Suarez won't stay there for 4 years just wants to show what he can do in Europe and gone

Steven Gerrards worst trait is self doubt and negativity. He admits it in his book. He's been saying the same thing for a decade. He's a great player but he's not qualified to scout players, train players or runs football club.

Kidder

02 Aug 2013 01:12:59
On this site for four years, first time posting, it's to say this, jaysus Ed02 for somebody who gets a lot right you don't half put up with a lot of rubbish. I don't understand some people.
Ynwa

02 Aug 2013 00:21:05
Ed02 why are premier league clubs like Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United and Us struggling to bring in any players that are any good? I would have thought Chelsea and Arsenal especially would be looking to bring in good players. sounds like they wont.

Mikey {Ed002's Note - "Good" is a subjective term and the window is open a while yet. Chelsea lost out on Falcao and Cavani, and Arsenal on Higuain, but there are changes to come still.}

Mikey if you don't think minolet is any good then I worry about your judgement. Maybe your just not a good fan. I think it would be a good idea to reserve your opinion until you've actually seen the players play and then maybe I can take your oppinion of how good a player is seriously.

Maybe it has something to do with the very poor showing in the CL last season by English clubs. Also the way the England national team play. Some years ago every good player wanted to go and play in Italy, but the national side suffered because of it, and subsequently the players stopped going there. Also other countries are now paying transfer fees and wages the same as our league, namely Russia, france, and Italy because money has been invested in teams in those countries,

A fair amount of sunderland fans thought he was a good, but not great keeper

02 Aug 2013 00:06:33
If we buy Diego Costa and get Melgarejo on or Cissokho on loan will that be all our new signings done do you think

Much appreciated

I disagree, Costa and Melgarejo/Cissokho(seems likely 1 will sign in with Robinson on loan) won't be the end of our business if they happen. I can see Skrtel leaving on loan to Napoli and us bringing in a CB(Papadopoulos/Alderweireld/Who knows) and if Assaidi goes to Anderlect I can see us trying to use him as part of a deal to sign Dennis Praet and then probably loan him back to them.
Just an opinion.

Think Kieran's pretty much summed it up, although we will also get a replacement for Suarez if he leaves. If we sign Rafa Paez for the U21s then Sokolik will likely move on as his contract is up anyway. Not much else doing. Costs and Melgarejo would complete the 22 for BR though, should Skrtel and Suarez stay.

-Nibbits

I have no real idea however would be happy with Kieran's suggestion and don't think it is too unrealistic.

Andy K

01 Aug 2013 20:46:07
What reception do you think Suarez will get on Sat?

Thoughts please..

Cheers

Macca

{Ed002's Note - If he gets any special attention at all it will be wrong Macca. It would be sad to see the fans let Suarez detract from what should be Gerrard's day.}

Ambivalence mostly, so probably a mixed one.

Probably quite well as most sheep believe that he wants to stay and fight for his place.
Scouse-Pride

I remember Owen getting some grief in Carra's testimonial a few years back, so maybe something similar to that. A few cheers a few boos, if he does some magic on the pitch everyone will forget. No doubt the media will make a big deal from it, but its Stevie's day not Luis's and people will remember that and not boo heavily. RC

I anticipate a mixed reaction from the crowd. There are those for whom Suarez can do nothing wrong, some who can't wait to see him gone and a those who will just be excited to see the team for the first time this season. In the end, the boos will be edged by the cheers 2-1. Of course if he scores, all will be forgiven until the next time Luis acts up. Football is so much fun when you only care (and know) about what happens on the pitch.

Canadian Fan

When did you start taking polls for the club?
If he sulks he will get jeered and rightly so its not about him (never is) if he plays in good spirit I think the fans will enjoy the occasion and celebrate Gerrards career do far

We will all be focused on Gerrard so it doesn't matter what Suarez does or doesn't do.

Personally I would think that Suarez deserves a few boos tbh. At the end of the day though it is about Steven Gerrard.

02 Aug 2013 01:16:33
Hopefully boo'd like a traitor who has been banned for 20 games in two seasons should be

02 Aug 2013 01:17:57
I think he will get a good reception Macca, most fans still love him. While he wears a Liverpool shirt I'll still support him but I can't say I'm happy with his behaviour.

Nevada

02 Aug 2013 01:22:37
It's hard to say weather fan will boo of cheer its all a matter of time if he goes but I would love to see him put a red top on for one more year

02 Aug 2013 01:32:57
costa looks even worse then suarez spitting bitting doesn't make sense and to answer suarez should get a good reception

Fair point to the last poster- much depends on his demeanor. If he's the sulky, disinterested Suarez with his feet up playing with his nails, then probably not a good one. Happy-go-lucky Suarez who's smiling and enjoying the occasion, then it'll probably be fine.

02 Aug 2013 01:34:17
Im personally quite bored with the LS situation. Ed02 is quite right, we can't let that distract from the most important thing which is recognition of a true Liverpool legend, a phrase that gets thrown about far too easily.

I've been lucky enough to see a few and Gerrard is right up there with the very best. and deserves that day to be about him.

Richards

When Ann Williams died it was her day at the match and he ruined that by the biting incident so he doesn't care, we shouldn't give him any sort of welcome what so ever

If he has any respect for Stevie he will walk out head up and entertain on the pitch, if he doesn't then for me that would be the very last straw.

Big Al T

Why should saurez "get the treatment"when gerrard who was going to leave twice, was only convinced to stay because of death threats and a mamoth pay hike, cheering one and booing the other seems hypocritical

In my opinion, Suarez shouldn't play at all or be involved in the match. It should be Gerrard's day and not an occasion to show love/animosity towards Suarez.

The real AG

Hopefully, not booed as he is a LFC player until we are informed otherwise.

cozinoz

Owen got a bad reception because he played for Manc utd

02 Aug 2013 09:42:42
why would he not get a good reception? fans need to grow up to be honest. He's given his blood, sweat and tears for us and hasn't had a bad word to say about the club. Ed02 is right, we need to start showing players some respect regardless of their feelings behind the scenes. He gives 100% on the pitch and that's all that matters not whether or not he wants to leave. As long as he's a Liverpool player we should get behind him. We need to show some class. Rooney doesn't get boo'd and nor did Van Persie when he made it clear he wanted to leave Arsenal. Come on guy, you say you are desperate for top 4 but the only way that's going to happen is if Suarez stays another year. it won't help the cause if we give him a bad reception.

02 Aug 2013 09:51:36
Macca I hope Suarez doesn't attract too much attention at all.

I do think though fans will cheer him regardless at this time. not because they all love him but as of now he is still with us and Gerrard spoke highly of him again and manager etc so fans will respect that. When he signs over to another club I feel it will be a different story and he will be booed and our players will wind him up and niggle him in future games if the opposition. I hope so anyhow!

Gareth

He should get our full support because on the pitch he gives us 100% and excites us more than any other player since SteveG and John Barnes in their prime. He seems easily led as a character so maybe if we give him a great reception we can knock some sense into his silly mind and make him want to stay on another season. But Steve G will get the full force of the kop support he deserves.

Suarez will get a big cheer. No doubt about that at all.
I don't know which Liverpool games the above posters go to, if they think he'll get booed.
But the cheer won't be anything compared to that for the mighty SG.
The Juicer