Liverpool Banter Archive March 02 2017

 

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02 Mar 2017 17:46:11
Evening eds

Do you expect Lovren and Hendo to be fit for Saturday?

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{Ed002's Note - Lovren is fit but has just returned to training. Perhaps not Henderson for the weekend.}

02 Mar 2017 20:26:54
More interested to see whether Klopp gives Gomez a run alongside Matip, that is if the youngster is fit enough. Klopp will have to make changes as things do not seem to be getting better. Also TAA in for Clyne.

Arsenal will rip us to shreds if Klopp goes with the same defence as he did vs Leicester.


02 Mar 2017 23:04:43
Clyne Matip lovren if not fit Gomez Milner can gini mane Lallana coutinho firmino 4-2-3-1 surprise Arsenal.


02 Mar 2017 23:43:03
We thought that against Tottenham an it didn't pan out that way. we don't need big changes against arsenal we need the players to respond yet again. Gomez should be playing now though.


03 Mar 2017 14:54:11
I would change tactically. Player changes I would make is Stewart in for Lallana, Origi in for Firmino and Arnold in for Clyne. Lovren for Lucas if he is fit, and probably Karius in for Mignolet.

I would sit back with Can and Stewart in front of the defence and frustrate Arsenal who will struggle to break us down without Ozil. They will get frustrated inside 10 minutes after their recent form, and start pushing up too high, at which point Origi and Mane can punish them in behind on the counter attack.

Firmino and Lallana are not playing well lately. Unlike Coutinho though they don't offer a threat when they are playing poorly. Even against Spurs they offered nothing but pressing, and we relied on Mane and Gini being on fire to win. So for the love of god give someone else a chance!


02 Mar 2017 15:02:27
I'm interested to know if the consensus is that Firmino should be playing up front. The argument for him is that his style of play is crucial to our game plan, the argument against is that he doesn't score enough goals for a number 9.

I'd love to see him and Couts in the Lallana / Wiji positions behind a specialist striker (Origi / Studge/ new striker) with Mane on the right and youth/ new winger on the left. Where do you guys think Bobby should play?

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02 Mar 2017 16:08:30
A lot of people will disagree but i just don't get it with him to be honest. I thought this season he would kick on and apply his talents better, utilising his good touch and movement and translating that into creativity, assists and goals.

Alas, that is not the case. Ever since the robbery and drunk driving incidents he has been awful.

He has two positives, good touch and good movement as well as work rate. But does he score enough goals? No. Is he fast? No. Can he take players on and use audacious skill? No. Does he set players up? No.

In all honesty i don't think he is that great and, if he really is unsettled in the same way that di maria was for united, he should leave.


02 Mar 2017 16:27:08
I think Firmino is a good option as the number 9 against the bigger sides but when we play teams that park the bus and counter, his contribution is nullified. It has to be said that his form has been very poor since the turn of the year like the team.


02 Mar 2017 16:27:52
Yes, spot on.

We can't fault him for the work rate and it suits Klopp's style.

But he doesn't have the quality/ instincts of a striker and that is obvious to see. Really appreciate him for his hard work but it comes at a cost. Not enough goals and no starting place for Origi/ Sturridge.

But again Sturridge has become like a luxury player. So best thing for him and club is to part ways and it is obvious.

Cheers.


02 Mar 2017 16:33:44
At the start of the season I thought we would struggle without an obvious goal scoring striker. a fluid front line of Couts, Lallana, mane, bobby et all is exciting but no substitute to a recognised striker.


02 Mar 2017 16:38:05
That's our problem though loads of number tens and not much else. Klopp today hinting at a major reshuffle in the summer. It's needed.


02 Mar 2017 17:18:18
Sorry but if you don't think Firmino is skilful, you aren't watching Liverpool. Some of his audacious flicks make him the player he is.
The player you are describing however is Dirk Kuyt.


02 Mar 2017 19:18:28
I don't rate him one bit, He's shown flashes and perhaps he's in the wrong position I'm not sure, but from what i've seen I don't see how he benefits us, I'd personally prefer Origi given a consistent run down the middle with Couts and Mane either side, And someone said he's been awful since the police business, Id fully agree.


02 Mar 2017 19:36:55
He has 2 positives, good touch, good movement and good work rate. Sorry AW, that made me chuckle.


02 Mar 2017 20:03:43
You are correct WelshBoy.

He is upgrade to Kuyt. Same or little less on the work rate (we can't fault him) but much better overall skill.

However that is not resulting into goals for himself or for the team in spite of his relentless pressing.

So it begs the question -

Firminio type or Sturridge type player (style of play)

Who can give you better return at the end of day?

Cheers.


02 Mar 2017 22:13:15
I don't think our goal scoring has been the cause of our problems.


02 Mar 2017 22:30:42
Hi Ron,

Aren't we saying we are able to score if the opposition play a open game (attack us) and when they park bus by having everyone back, we can't seem to open them up at all.

Also if you see our record against higher placed teams in the league is good and it is abysmal against the bottom scrappers?

Why is Chelsea, MU or Spurs don't have problems against 15 to 20th placed teams most of the times?

Cheers.


03 Mar 2017 00:02:04
You can chuckle all you want but if you want to see his deficiencies then just look at any of the games we've ballsed up in this season, where he has either gone missing or missed a million chances. The 0-0 at southampton comes to mind.

As for his use of skill, he does one nutmeg once every 3 months. In fact he seems to score a goal every 3 months. He just isn't audacious or brash enough with the talent he has. If you want a truly skilful player then i'd point you in the direction of suarez during his time with us, even mane and coutinho take on more players in one game than firmino does all season.


02 Mar 2017 23:05:00
Too many attacking players leaving poor Henderson to break up the counter? No wonder we are conceding plenty!


02 Mar 2017 23:29:16
Anonymous, a bit harsh on the fella. Why are you giving up on him so soon? We are all frustrated with the team right now BUT let's not throw the baby out with the bath water. Firmino is a wonderful player who is a nightmare for CB's which is why he eats them up alive cos CB's don't want to deal with the energy and determination he has to chase them down.

The dud is simply relentless and skill wise, very few in the PL are better at than him with the ball at his feet. Now, does he score enough goals? No. Can he improve there? Yes. But to say, he should leave is over the top, man. If we can get a striker who can doo all that he does AND score goals then he is welcome here. Till then, just be patient with him.


02 Mar 2017 23:32:53
Got to honest here, how Klopp can justify playing Firmino week in week out is beyond me. He has been awful for months.

I don't know where his future lies because he can't play anywhere else because he's even worse than he is when he's up top.


02 Mar 2017 23:36:26
I really like Firmino. He works hard, chips in with goals and his movement makes space for others. I agree he isn't creating as many goals as we would like but who do we have for him to create for? It is only really Mane moving for him. He is definitely skillful though. Probably the most skillful player we have ever had at the club in terms of audacious turns, skill moves and flicks! Even Suarez for all his ability wasn't as much of a show-man as Firmino. He just powered past people or nutmegged them! Suarez's audacity was in some of the goals and assists he attempted.

However, Firmino is in terrible form right now for sure and even at his best he is not a goal scorer. He would be absolutely perfect just behind a striker or even alongside a more natural poacher to make runs he can find. Basically as a second striker. Pining for a Lacazette, Aubameyang or Aguero is just pipe dreams though. Klopp took Lewandowski from obscurity. He took Aubameyang from nowhere. Even his original main man Lucas Barrios came from relatively nowhere. Historically he has never signed a household name. His record signings are Reus, Mkhitaryan, Gini and Mane. None of whom were really big names at the time he took them on.

Whatever Striker he signs they need to be hard working team players. That is why he likes Origi; work rate. Nobody can tell me Origi has more quality than Sturridge. He just puts in more of a shift! Arguably that is Klopp's Achilles heel as a coach. He puts a lot of emphasis on hard running to the point where it is almost more important than actual ability. Ideally, maybe Ings can get and stay fit because he would actually be the perfect player for Klopp. He has the ability and the work rate to match it.


02 Mar 2017 23:48:55
I would take a kuyt over firminio anyday. If kuyt had gotten to play upfront as many times as firminio he would of shone. However his work rate was superb. and I doubt you would find any supporter, even a manc to say he wasn't 1 of the premiership biggest grafters. And to be honest he still is for feyernord.


02 Mar 2017 23:23:07
He brings more to the game than being a striker. What he does naturally suits Klopp's style whereas what Sturridge brings naturally doesn't.

But whether he is worth 29 million is another question

Maybe if he had a Costa or Suarez alongside him as a front 2 it'd be better but them 2 would improve any player.


03 Mar 2017 01:48:40
Is no player safe?
Firmino has been one of our best players this season. He had struggled when he has zero service. Every player has gone missing at some stage this season, where was Mane against Leicester?
Firmino would be 3rd from bottom of my list of players who need replacing.


03 Mar 2017 08:30:31
Firmino has had no service the ball keeps getting lumped up to him. It's not going to stick. It's no coincidence that his form is bad ATM who's isn't that's in the side? He needs ball to feet and players to make runs. We're having a really bad patch and not playing with confidence and with short quick passing which is where he shines. One twos and flicks to bring others into play. While I agree he's not a natural finisher the pockets he creates by going deep and the amount of times he wins the ball back high up the pitch is integral to our good play. Can't believe people on here saying he's not v good? If we did play a striker up top then I wouldn't mind trying him in lallanas position because I think he's better and offers more bite in the tackle.


03 Mar 2017 09:38:58
And are you telling me a striker who also scores more goals, is faster, taller, stronger and assits other players wouldn't do better? I really do feel people have developed the same complex they had with joe allen and only look and the minority of positives to his game rather than the glaring deficiencies.

What other top club in the world justifies the selection of their centre forward because they work hard and make good runs? You make him sound like a glorified shane long. Other top clubs have centre forwards that get stuck in pull goals out of nowhere when the chips are down. Firmino is a luxury player who, like joe allen, only contributes when the rest of the team is playing well.

Also, i didn't say we should sell him, although i should have known better to make a comment like that and it not to get jumped upon. My point simply is that im sick of players without personality or heart. Running round like a headless chicken for me is not heart, prioritising perfecting your smile and instagram account is not heart. That comes from looking at yourself, and the team around you, and pushing yourself and your colleagues to be better and improve, which firmino has not done in the almost 2 seasons he has been here, despite being at peak age. I'm willing to give him more time if klopp believes he deserves it but, if he is unsettled and wants to go to psg or whatever then he can, get someone in with a bit of passion, i won't be upset as he is replacable.


03 Mar 2017 14:49:35
First of all, the older fans will know how important Kuyt was to our team, he was a great player week in week out, I do like Firmino, and he should stay, but he does go missing in games and gives the ball away far to easily, maybe he needs a break, and take the subs bench for a week or two, to wake him up .


03 Mar 2017 14:15:35
Firmino is bloody good but he cannot play anywhere else which is a worry. At the same time some demand a world class striker coz Firmino isn't clinical enough.
Not sure what happens with Firmino if we sign a new striker. A bench role probably?


03 Mar 2017 14:35:48
It doesn't matter what his name is or what he brings. If he is leading the line then he should score at least 20 every season. Hard work is not the only criteria to play as a striker.


03 Mar 2017 15:05:02
Reswills

He is absolutely terrible out wide left or right. He is at his best in between defenders where he makes space for runs. His movement in and around the 6 yard box is his best attribute. But he is not a natural striker hence he miss infinite chances! He can't function as a winger and never would be one. He has no pace what so ever.

The reality is we can't shift him from up top and that is an issue given his goals return is very poor to consider him as a striker. He works hard but that's not a mandatory to be a world class striker. He isn't a striker in the first place!


03 Mar 2017 14:37:38
for the last few months Booby's been pretty much up front on his own and has had very little support, Mane away on AFCON duty then when back spending too much time dropping deep or too wide, Coutinho out injured then struggling for form and like Mane dropping very deep to get the ball.

Lallana suffering from a massive drop in form and being asked to play a position we know he's struggled with (replacing Mane) whilst he's been with us the moment, Sturridge always going wide or deep and playing outside of the box, Origi being played sporadically and struggling for form.

Personally think in order to get the best out of Bobby we need to switch to 4-4-2 and bring in a deadly finisher who plays predominantly in the box, Bobby is a perfect No10 and yes he can pay the lone role and can do a great job leading the line, but if the rest of the team aren't backing him up then he's next to useless.


03 Mar 2017 16:04:22
Bloody hell.

Are any of our players good enough?!

Because if we're now saying Firmimo isn't up to it then essentially nobody we have is. I agree he has been poor since the turn of the year but newsflash so has everyone. Not one players has had a good 2017.


03 Mar 2017 19:44:26
Good player, simply not a striker. Yes we have generally been playin better with him as the number 9. But he's number 10 in my view all day long. Him and lallana coutinho should be competing for those one/ two spots in the midfield and play proper wingers and strikers in their natural position.


03 Mar 2017 19:56:02
I agree with you there, Scarface. Puzzled Red, none of our players are safe anymore even those who have performed for us earlier in the season and/ or are still giving their all for the cause. If a physical and skilful beast like Bobby is not safe then, might as well sell everyone cos nobody in the LFC team can do what Bobbie can week in, week out with his skill, physicality, movement and energy.

None! Yet some of these fans are still pining for Studge to start games without naming one reason why he should start ahead of Firmino or Origi. What has happened to some of the fans of this great club?


04 Mar 2017 23:57:45
Just wouldn't get anywhere near a place in that team.

He was a compromise signing as was Voronin.
The club was nearly bankrupted.


02 Mar 2017 14:44:52
Hi eds I'd also like to know if we actually are interested in Mariano striker from Madrid and Cornet from Lyon

Those two wouldn't be bad additions in attack. Though I feel that someone like mandzucic would be a go signing?

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{Ed002's Note - Try the search engine.}

02 Mar 2017 11:13:58
Good morning ED01,

This is not a dig in anyway, just really interested to get your opinion. I accept that although you have no problems with Klopp personally, you don't buy all the hype around him as a coach.

I know you don't like to give personal opinions etc and I know it's all in the past, but I'm really curious to hear your opinion on whether at the time of Rodgers' sacking, was Klopp the best Liverpool could have brought in? Or do you think that Rodgers shouldn't have even been sacked?

Cheers.

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{Ed001's Note - are you sure you mean me and not Ed002? Only I made it plain at the time Klopp was the best available and that Rodgers should never have got the job in the first place.}

02 Mar 2017 11:56:43
Obligatory defence of Rodgers.


02 Mar 2017 13:35:10
The manager doesn't get free reign to spend whatever he likes.


02 Mar 2017 14:03:59
Sorry EDO1, yes I meant to send it to ED02, if he is around to give his opinion?

Cheers.


{Ed002's Note - This whole subject has been done to death - there is no point dragging it out again.}

02 Mar 2017 14:11:00
imo, we are no better under Klopp than we were with Rodgers.


02 Mar 2017 23:46:39
Ko lo, none of what you say is true so stop posting falsehoods and rewriting history. I'm sure you are still cheering him on after we got hammered by Stoke 6-1 in 2015. I don't know what is wrong with certain fans on here. When we were terrorizing teams this season and even last season, never heard a soul on here talk about BR and how it may have been wrong to sack him or compare his failed tenure here with Klopp's. Now that Klopp is struggling (as if a manager has never done that before), his apologists are now out in force, trying to create unrest in the fan base. Pathetic!

BR was a rank incompetent failure and Klopp took his so called hapless team to two finals (a European final to boot) in his first 8 months while BR was a failure in both his campaigns in Europe. We are 14 points better off than last season at the same stage and YES, he was rightly sacked as he had only 6 good months with us in 3.5 years. He will never be in Klopp's league no matter how many paper mache trophies he wins in the one team Sunday league called the SPL.


02 Mar 2017 23:31:49
I think Klopp is the right fit for Liverpool but he has had a steep learning curve about a full English season

I wonder was Mourinio ever approached or considered after his dismissal at Chelsea?


03 Mar 2017 01:50:32
Jose would be bottom of the list.


03 Mar 2017 03:04:22
Mourinho was fired after Klopp signed why would he have ever been considered?


03 Mar 2017 15:00:34
It would do my head in if we ever got Jose in as our manager, I just don't like him in any way shape or form, Klopp is our manager, so let's get behind him,
yes Klopp has made some very basic mistakes, still thinks our League is the same as in Germany, meaning he didn't factor in not having a two week winter break, and that the small squad would suffer big time, so hope he learns from this season, and we hit the ground running next season .


{Ed002's Note - Sounds like a post from last season.}

02 Mar 2017 11:06:04
In the summer, I wish we sign players with good experience and not just youngsters with potential. Grzegorz Krychowiak and Douglas Costa are two I can think. Both have over 200 senior appearances and have won trophies. Opinions please.

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02 Mar 2017 11:12:08
They would be fantastic signings for me but we have to get Champions League first otherwise we can forget them.


02 Mar 2017 11:09:27
Someone should ask about Grzegorz Krychowiak on the European page. He is a monster of a CM. Was solid at Sevilla. I would love him at Liverpool. Big tall and excellent on the ball. He is very fast for a DM.

Costa won't happen.


02 Mar 2017 12:46:46
Douglas Costa? As in the Bayern Munich player? You think a regular starter for Bayern Munich will drop out of guarenteed titles and CL football for us?


02 Mar 2017 13:43:04
Both fifa signings lad. Great signinfs but unfortunately not going to happen.

They would turn us into monsters.


02 Mar 2017 14:24:20
Rav, its a catch 22 situation, we need Champions League to attract the best players, but we just can't get into the top four with the players that we have now, so it might take a while .


02 Mar 2017 14:50:24
As a Polish supporter I know Krychowiak also from NT. He can't get game time right now in PSG, he is workhorse and very professional but is limited on the ball. He's like cross-over of Milner and Lucas.
I'm not sure if he would suit Klopp's style.


02 Mar 2017 16:10:16
Never watched much of krychowiak but not sure he is what we need, despite being highly rated. Costa most definately, cannot see it happening though.


02 Mar 2017 16:28:51
Krychowiak and Douglas Costa are both not regulars from their teams this season. I think LFC would struggle to bring them in even if we get CL football, but both would improve the team certainly.


02 Mar 2017 23:48:17
Krychowiak is a very good player and excellent in our system as Sevilla played the high press under Emery BUT w/ o CL, ain't going to happen.


03 Mar 2017 01:53:38
What about that Polish lad at the Euros - Kapustka?
He looked pretty decent.

Just realised Kapustka signed for Leicester.
Oh well, could snap him up if they go down 😄.


03 Mar 2017 08:45:14
Ron, Kapustka disapeared in Leicester reserves. It's hard to admit but polish league is too weak still to look there for players.


04 Mar 2017 12:38:19
Thanks for all the responses. Yes, we will get them only if we qualify for CL. Costa is not getting regular game time or so i heard. I was surprised to read Kamil's post that Krychowiak is limited on the ball.


02 Mar 2017 09:18:26
Ed001, One thing about Klopp that is bothering me is his ability to change things when needed. It seems that when we are down, he takes a lot of time to change players/ tactics and his subs don't have the right impact. 2 examples of this are the games against Sevilla and Bournemouth. Can you give a view on this?

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{Ed001's Note - it is just the way he is. It is very rare subs do make a positive impact, which is why we remember certain players that do make them. We don't really have anyone to come off the bench and change the game available, so there is little that can really be done to be honest.}

02 Mar 2017 12:08:58
Thanks Ed.


{Ed001's Note - I do agree though it is frustrating watching it.}

02 Mar 2017 11:51:01
I've always thought Origi makes an impact when he comes off the bench.


02 Mar 2017 12:49:00
Origi definitely has an impact off the bench - i feel he is used too late though. He often brings in players with 15-10 minutes left when really they need half an hour to stand a real chance.

Has to be said though, when our team is looking apathetic and lethargic on the field Woodburn makes a huge difference. I wonder if it's because Coutinho, Mane, Clyne et al get embarrassed to see a child daring to do what they can't be bothered to do, but he definitely ups the whole teams tempo.


02 Mar 2017 13:43:38
Origi. Woodburn. Even moreno with his pace all have the ability to offer somethunt different.


02 Mar 2017 13:46:09
when origi comes on, that's when teams decide to should shut up shop, as klopp is about to go all out. i think klopp has learnt somewhat as normally he would throw on origi for anyone other than the front 3. we're already a very attacking side and that move would always leave us likely to concede more goals.

I thought the subs and tactical changes were fine against leciester but really that should have been a half time change or better yet approach each team differently from the start instead of being so arrogant. we are not barcelona.


02 Mar 2017 14:00:29
Disagree with the Boss over the role of Subs in a game. When your first team players aren't up to the specific task you bring different players from the bench.
Klopp doesn't fancy subs doesn't mean Subs have no role except few cameos to make up numbers. It was one one of the Subs that got us the CL called Hamman.


02 Mar 2017 14:14:15
Squad is thread bare, players needed dropping and changing weeks ago but there isn't the players to do it.

It's all very good getting players off the wage bill but at what cost? Finishing 6th?


02 Mar 2017 17:58:08
I remember Yossi Benayoun for his heroics off the bench.


03 Mar 2017 00:08:06
Klopps misuse of the subs bench is pathetic and wrong. It often looks as though he has put no thought into it and you will often see the bench looks very much slapped together and is completely imbalanced, with either 5 midfielders or 4 defenders etc. One of the many improvements klopp must make to himself.


02 Mar 2017 23:38:18
The way Mourinio used Fellini against us.
Bring him off the bench launch the ball bypassing our midfielders, Fellini gets on the end of it or manipulates a free kick. They equalise
It winning ugly or saving a point.
At the end of the season they are all worth the same.
Mourinio has done it at all his clubs.


02 Mar 2017 08:31:13
I read this site everyday and just wanted to throw something out there. I may be wrong but after watching us consistently fall apart against "weaker" opposition I can't help but think, why. Personally I feel we lack self belief, a lot of our attacking players look hesitant and nervous making them wasteful coupled with klopps risky tactics is causing us harm. We need someone with the same self belief as zlatan or Balotelli. Someone who believes their own quality (rightly or wrongly) . Sturridge is this kind of player. He always backs himself and plays positively abd if he sees a shot he'll take it. Which leads me into the most disappointing thing about klopp. Don't get me wrong he's an awesome guy and great manager but he is stubborn and plays favorites.

I would to hear your Views EDS and reds ignoring signing world class / wonderkid players ( we all want a brandt or aubamyang) how would you improve LFC?

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{Ed002's Note - I have explained that Brandt is a possibility for Liverpool. I listed last year the players that were avaialble and Liverpool should have pushed hard to sign - it is a bit early for me to do that again this year.}

02 Mar 2017 16:42:17
When will you be able to ed? Really looking forward to it.


{Ed002's Note - In a while.}

02 Mar 2017 03:24:04
Ed with regards to sponsorship.

Do liverpool ever try to sponsor people or companies etc.

Someone like conor mcgregor (hes only come to my mine because he's just give a goodluck message to one of our academt players)

But for example offer him 1 mil a year to wear our badge on his shorts or get some pictures in a liverpool kit.

Or popular instagram people who aren't celebs but got 9 mil followers. Maybe get them to throw a liverpool poster in thr background on one of there selfies. Just might spark fans of these guys to want to follow the same stuff as them.

Sounds proper daft but just wondering.

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{Ed002's Note - I don't know who Conor Mcgregor is but no, Liverpool seek not give out sponsorship.}

02 Mar 2017 12:16:29
Most famous UFC fighter in the world ed!


{Ed002's Note - I had to look up UFC and know nothing of anything like that - and there is no way on this earth that Liverpool would be sponsoring that sort of thing.}

02 Mar 2017 13:46:40
No i didn't mean the fighting or anything ed i just meant him.

Throw him some liverpool scarfs and maybe a liverpool top and have him get some selfies in them away from the ufc. he's huge like and irish. Just thought with someone who attracts so nuch media attention would be good for us.

Its just the same way around as clubs getting sponsored because of there reach with the people whose products etc applie to. Nivea for instance.


{Ed002's Note - No, that is never going to happen.}

02 Mar 2017 23:41:17
Put him in defence
If the rest didn't buck up he'd kick 7 colours out of them.


02 Mar 2017 07:49:37
Hi Eds. looking forward to the Arsenal match this weekend, usually step up against the top half sides.

Question I'd like to find out about is Grujic. He looked very impressive in preseason and had a huge rep coming into our squad as a decent signing.
Where is he? Is he or has he been injured all season? See a few others getting match time in cups and the odd league game, but he's never even on the bench.
If he's not injured, is he not settling or not good enough (which I'd find odd seeing him play in preseason)

Thanks.

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{Ed001's Note - injured on and off all season.}

02 Mar 2017 03:24:42
I mentioned once before that I cringe when John Aldridge speaks sometimes. This time he's declared that Liverpool need a world class striker. Wow, amazing John, never thought of that. It's a good job no other teams need world class strikers or we'd be stuffed.

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02 Mar 2017 07:51:32
Love JA and met him a few times. Nicest bloke you'll meet he is passionate about lfc and he's not often wrong.


02 Mar 2017 09:24:14
Aldo is an absolute legend. he's a fan first pundit second. He talks absolute sense. leave him alone. Top top top bloke.


02 Mar 2017 09:43:13
Pundits are paid to have opinions. Sometimes they come up with something insightful, sometimes they say something really obvious to fill this week's column, don't get hung up on it, it's just part of the business.


02 Mar 2017 09:53:17
It's the banter page boys. Nothing personal against the man, heart in the right place and all that, just wonder why it gets media space when it's just so obvious.


02 Mar 2017 14:30:48
maybe Aldo has to repeat this new striker talk cos Klopp is not listening .


02 Mar 2017 16:42:11
Maybe he's trying to get himself a contract, probably wouldn't be as injury prone as some of the current crop.


02 Mar 2017 16:43:56
Tranmere legend aldo love the man.


02 Mar 2017 23:03:20
Last time I checked, scoring goals was not an issue for us so don't know what Aldo is talking about, really.


 
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