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30 Jan 2014 23:36:00
Zouma is value for money, be perfect with Sakho to his left at the back long term. Add someone like Fernando and all of a sudden.
{Ed002's Note - You might have a long wait.}
I know .
Zouma just signed 6years deal with Chelsea how can you see him at Liverpool?
Is zouma not a dance exercise for middle age ladies?
This was prior to him signing
30 Jan 2014 21:45:01
Evening Eds. what's happening mate? Anything doing?
{Ed002's Note - Man I have had some issues with my laptop. Stuck at an airport otel whilst it was rebuilding. Went to the bar with mu budies and looked at the cute chicks.}
30 Jan 2014 23:09:33
Hate to say this. but fear tomorro could be bye bye Daniel Agger
You best be wrong mate, because if you aren't i'm holding you personally responsible for his departure.
30 Jan 2014 23:07:25
Eds and fellow reds, whilst I am as frustrated as everyone at the slowness of our transfer dealings, I think that to be able to justifiably criticise Ian Ayre, you need to know who's responsibility the issue is. Also, I feel that there are a number of reasons why we seem to move so slowly in the window. a) The club is suffering because of our horrendous over-spending under the last few managers (£35m on Andy Carroll, £20M on Stewart Downing, etc), so we need to spend a while in negotiations to agree a reasonable fee, because we simply can't afford to fail in the market again. b) We don't want to put in a concrete bid which is known to all, then be publicly rejected in favour of the lives of Chelsea and Spurs. I think Ayre has become a bit of a scapegoat now. Anway, let's hope we don't miss out on Konoplyanka! YNWA
30 Jan 2014 22:44:04
Hi Ed, what's your thoughts on Holtby going to Fulham? I actually thought him and Erickson were 2 of the better signings that AVB had made, he looked decent to me.
{Ed001's Note - AVB never made the signings there and for me he was a lot of huff and puff but little actual end product. I just didn't see what he offered them. He couldn't run with the ball, his shooting was wayward, his passing was average, he couldn't tackle, his positional sense was non-existent and he didn't get in good positions going forward either. I think he had to go, he simply wasn't good enough.}
30 Jan 2014 22:43:00
ed number 1, quick question about your opinion on safe standing; for me it looks pretty good from my limited knowledge, no swaying in the crowds, possibility of rail seats etc. I doubt it will ever happen at anfield but I have been on the KOP at times where there have been 12000 people standing up, surely the rail system would be better than standing in seated area, even at sunderland away this season I nearly rubbish myself standing up so high in the stand, if I fell I would have probably killed myself and someone else but realistically you have no choice but to stand because everyone else is standing as well.
{Ed001's Note - I am not a fan of it, it is ok if you are quite tall, but I always end up behind some knob who blocks my view. I would prefer it if people just sat down so I could see the damn game, even if standing could be made safe.}
I remember being 12 years old, (first time without me dad on the Kop) and at the end of the game was at least 20 metres from where I started it, got proper squashed, had to hold onto one of the white barriers for dear life, loved every minute of it (and every one since). I would love the old Kop back and with the way H&S is now, and the way stewarding has evolved I think it could be made almost safe. Almost is not enough though. Its not just down to overcrowding.
Will never happen at Liverpool.
Little reminder on the back of our shirts why.
Safe standing sounds great on paper but we owe it to the 96 not to go down this route, it would be well too controversial and a major PR headache for whatever owners we have at the time.
It would be several decades and after most teams have done this before we even consider it.
That's my opinion anyway. Would love to experience the atmosphere but can't see anybody making the first jump with hillsbough still being fresh in so many minds.
Even if every other ground in the prem went back to standing, it would never happen at Anfield. And rightly so
Safe standing is the way forward and I welcome it whole-heartedly!
My season-ticket is in the Paddock near the away end and I see all away fans standing in seated areas and spend much of the game standing myself. This is because if I remained in my seat I'd miss most of the second-half!
Footie fans of my my age are secretly nostalgic when it comes to standing and it's far safer than standing when hindered by plastic seats!
Against Everton I personted my shin on the seat in front celebrating the fourth goal and the bloke next to me fell two rows forward!
Not safe!
Wonder if safe satellites will ever come around. From seven time zones away my vantage point is high up in the golden sky, but it can be an absolute nightmare sometimes for a fan to simply watch a game of footie. I wish the producers would stop focusing on Jose's smug grill or Fergie's red nose and let us all get back to the beautiful game our warriors are here NOT to play! YNWA AZKOP
Is no-one going to admit that there is already a standing "section" at anfield?
30 Jan 2014 20:28:55
Eds how many signings u expecting and do see any1 leavin tomorrow?
{Ed001's Note - I am going to stick to not expecting any incomings, I always end up jinxing things otherwise. As for outs, there is a possibility one or two fringe players leave.}
Ed1. are you Ian Ayre?
{Ed001's Note - god no, though I wouldn't say no to being in his shoes, he is living the dream running our club!}
30 Jan 2014 21:44:04
Is there a particular day that has particulary stood out for you eds as the busiest in here you can remember? I remember the Jan 11 deadline day was hectic as we were chasing a number of players. ( have a look on the archives)
{Ed001's Note - the day that stands out for me was the sale of the club to FSG. We had only just started this as a separate site away from the main footie rumours site, it just exploded. There were 6 editors just editing the Liverpool site all day and we literally could not keep up with the posts.}
Yea - those were good times!
{Ed001's Note - the relief when it was finally done and G&H were no longer our owners was incredible.}
Removing the scurge of tom and gerry will allways bring back a good feeling. don't think some remember how close to the brink we were
30 Jan 2014 21:23:17
Hello there eds any ed just wondering if any of you would have an opinion on Konoplyanka do you think he would be a good purchase personally after only seeing him play against England where he ripped Walker apart and looked a hell of a lot better than Yarmelenco I think that is how it is spelled.I know that he has savage pace and a wicked shot but that is all I know
{Ed001's Note - I have never seen him play, sorry.}
30 Jan 2014 20:56:03
I don't beileve it myself but herd someone say we could be recalling jack robinson any truth eds
{Ed001's Note - he was back at the club, supposedly for treatment on a knock but it could well be for a sale.}
30 Jan 2014 20:11:34
Ed, By what time does a player have to sign by tomorrow to be eligible for the weekend?
Thanks,
{Ed001's Note - it is usually midday the day before, but there might be some leeway given.}
30 Jan 2014 19:16:22
Good evening Eds
Do you think there's a good chance we might have a new face or 2 in the squad for WBA on Sunday?
{Ed001's Note - best I say no, being hopeful always kills off deals.....}
30 Jan 2014 19:09:30
Hi eds, I know how feel regarding Twitter as a source of reliable information but do you believe the recent comments made by Konoplyanka are genuine?
"I'm so excited about it and soon you will know where I will play.
It's all very serious. I'm shocked myself. It will all be clear very soon."
If true, do you also believe that the player favours a move to us? Thanks guys.
{Ed001's Note - I really have no idea, but the last lot of dross coming off tw@tter would suggest it is nonsense.}
This came off a website early this morning claiming a journalist was waiting for him at Kiev airport and asked him about LFC. He was flying in from Spain to catch a connecting flight to Heathrow.
{Ed001's Note - the journalist or the player was?}
Apparently its legit. There's a video doing the rounds on the internet. You'll need a translator though
The player :)
30 Jan 2014 18:55:17
Hi eds I've posted twice an nothing has been posted, I'm not blocked am I? Wanted ed1s opinion.
If we do qualify for the CL will we see Liverpool battling other top sides for the top players? Or will it be the same as now where we can't compete with the top teams?
{Ed001's Note - we haven't got the money to battle them for the top players, plus it makes no sense. The team that has done all the battling for the top players, Real Madrid, have done little with them all. We are building a team and squad to win football matches, not a bunch of individuals to please the fans like Madrid have. This is not a shirt selling contest.}
You're not blocked mate
30 Jan 2014 20:46:16
How about Gauntanamera wa hira Guantanamera
Kono - plyanka, he is our, Kono - plyanka
No? Ok
To be honest as long as we get him, I don't mind what we sing.
How about the la bamba,
Kono. Playanka
Kono. Playanka.!
30 Jan 2014 20:39:28
saying spuds pulled out of kono deal, I know its about as reliable as a robin reliant but always gets it right when its come to us losing out on Salah, Willian, Mickey so let's hope its right on this!
30 Jan 2014 20:34:09
How about Una Paloma Blanca. Surely someone can do something with that for Konoplyanka ;-)
30 Jan 2014 19:56:48
We're into 1/5 to sign Konoplyanka, so that's encouraging.
I know it can change very easily but the bookies rarely take any chances. The fact that the price has shortened after drifting is a good sign.
I love The Worzels song for him, btw.
Means nothing, if loads of LFC stick money on it the odds would shorten
But if Liverpool's odds shorten then Spurs' will drift. The bookies are not going to offer 9/2 Spurs and 50/1 Man U unless the odds reflect the chances.
I know it can change very easily but the bookies have us as red hot favourites- AT THE MOMENT- and are pushing Spurs
out. And they are not going to risk losing money. Saying that, it's not that serious a market.
That's all.
The odds reflect the money that is being wagered. they may give man u 50 to 1 if if there is a bunch of Liverpool supporters investing their live savings.
Paul Mc
30 Jan 2014 19:27:32
Just a quick question on peoples opinions on who/hat we should sign.
Say we do sign Kono or any attacking player, surely the thinking behind it is that we can out score anyone. We could spend on a new CB with pace and who can organise. Or a DM so break the opponents attacking plays up. But if we were to add more goals to the team, be it a winger who scores or creates more chances for the team, be it with assists or moving coutinho central, we have the weapons to outscore anyone in the league?
My question would be more who will he replace? I mean the front two are untouchable that's for sure. Sterling is the only player I could see him replacing, but even that's a difficult choice because he has been brilliant lately. I can't see us going to 3 at the back really simply because we seem to have found a formation that suits the team. Also if we were to sign a CDM who would they replace? Henderson again has been brilliant, and I can't see BR dropping Stevie. So a bit of a headache for BR, but a good headache if that makes sense!
Cheers,
30 Jan 2014 20:37:21
Ricardo Rodriguez would be a great signing for left back.
Let's hope we get Konoplyanka.think the Kop would love him!
Thats the thing you cold ease him into the first team and give him some time to adapt.
Could replace coutinho in some games where we need more width. I personally would like to see Suarez playing the supporting striker role to get him on the ball more.
Tbh think it is more about depth and competition, as good as our midfield was against Everton Lucas is are only real DM, Henderson has been outstanding but think he has 5 goals and 7 assist. Clearly not a holding mid and sterlings closest competition is Ibe, were kono would be competition plus a player of the bench. Mean regardless which one starts last thing a defender wants after 70 mins is for the rapid tricky winger to come off for a fresh rapid tricky winger. Plus from what I saw against England he can hit a ball! Plus sakho, enrique, agger, Allen, Lucas coming back and sturridge getting back to match fit.happy days!
30 Jan 2014 22:19:06
The point is that we need quality in depth.
I still think the defence is dodgy as hell. I'd sign a Left Back. Infact I'd sell Agger and Enrique (sadly both injury prone) and sign Luke Shaw for £25M. Problem solved for the next Ten years. If only football was as simple as that
30 Jan 2014 19:16:40
Hope we tie up a deal today I hate transfer deadline day when lfc are involved. I never get any work done just keep checking the phone every 5 mins.
30 Jan 2014 19:10:23
Personally I have a good feeling Kono will come to LFC. I honestly do not normally get to optimistic about these things but something just feels right about it.
Maybe missing out on Willian and then Salah. it just seems like it should and will happen!
Lots of people saying they do not think he is worth 15-20 million but personally think he is well worth it and whatever risk we take for him to adapt I still cannot see him losing value at all, purely because he has so many good traits, that its surely just time he will need anywhere.
Anyway, really hope we get him and think he could be a really exciting player who will rip through teams, not to mention he isn't selfish on the ball either.
Here's Hoping
30 Jan 2014 19:02:39
I don't think tottenhams interest is as clear as we think, there manager has said no when asked about him, if we were going for him I think we should have made our move already is what he said.
Sly is the only people saying they are interested.
I'm pretty sure after recent windows an the salah fiasco we won't let this one go.
30 Jan 2014 18:42:56
Hi Eds,
Not a transfer question at all, but now is probably a good time to ask.
Which of the team rumour pages is the busiest (most post) and which causes you guys the most trouble?
Cheers, keep up the good work.
{Ed001's Note - this one and this one.}
WINNERS!
Result
And which is your favorite?
{Ed001's Note - depends, if we lose I hate this one! To be honest, there are so many divvies on line just to abuse people while hiding behind their keyboard, all the sites are as good and bad as each other. Though I am enjoying doing something different at the moment for the profiles site, which should hopefully be up and running soon.}
It can do my head just popping in for a nosy but to have to read everything must be tough. sometimes a change is as good as a holiday I find.
{Ed001's Note - and you only get to see the ones that are posted, some of the stuff sent in after a defeat can be sickening. Mind you only have to look at some of the stupidity on twitter to get an idea. People just seem to feel it is ok to say anything when they are hiding behind a screen.}
30 Jan 2014 18:12:41
ssn confirmed we aren't just after konoplyanka they said we were "chasing players all across europe". Going to be an exciting transfer window. I don't mind if we don't get anyone but everyone loves a signing or two. Top 4 looks more promising. Hope the eds are well
Chasing players all over Europe, blimey it's like the Benny Hill show.
30 Jan 2014 18:02:46
Doesnt sturridge deserve a song by now?
To the tune of (Auld lang syne).
His name is Danny Sturridge
We'll sing his name with pride
Came all the way from Birmingham
To play on Merseyside.
Repeat till hoarse.
Dya know I was just thinkin that. Not sure about this choice my friend but google Daniel Sturridge song by LFC supporters of Austin. Soundin good brothers.
He's got one. It's the same as the old 'Patrik Berger' song.
30 Jan 2014 17:59:14
I like the fact that Tottenham are now linked with the deal! It wouldn't be a Liverpool transfer if the Tottenhams scouts (Liverpools) tried to steal him!
You can't steal something from someone that they don't own.
30 Jan 2014 17:51:28
ssn has just reported that Liverpool & Tottenham have both bid in excess of 15m for kono.
30 Jan 2014 17:48:57
I wound not blame the Liverpool transfer policy for being cautious. I'm not sure on Konoplyanka, 16 mill for someone who never hit double figures in a week league.
What do you think Eds.
{Ed001's Note - his goal record is irrelevant, he mostly plays out wide.}
This is a classic case where you can shove you stats up your a**e. This guy will make a difference, he's tailor made for the premier league and what we need in a winger, strong, pace and composure. He will be a great signing.
30 Jan 2014 17:48:49
I had to reread the Ashley Young story on the BBC.
"Ashley Young given six-month driving ban"
'Ashley Young' and 'drivng' in the same sentence blurred into 'Ashley Young given a six-month diving ban'.
Maybe the FA should take note.
30 Jan 2014 17:44:15
I have noticed many disgruntled fans moaning about not signing players at their going rate. It was less than 5 years ago since our bad business in the transfer market put us in serious financial danger due to over paying on players that were at best average (Rafa had a 62 man squad during his tenure). Teams will sell to who ever offers the most money as FSG's worst decisions have been to pay £35m for Andy Carroll and over £6m to loan Nuri Sahin (which was halved once he cut his loan short) but they did get Luis Suarez for under £24m, Danny Sturridge for under £13m & Phil Coutinho for under £9m and all 3 of those have been outstanding. I trust what they are doing and we should get behind their vision as Ian Ayre will do what is best for the club and it's financial future. If we sign 2 players before the window ends then good if not I will still support our beloved club.
30 Jan 2014 17:32:37
Nani on his way to Inter. Queue the Konoplyanka developments.
30 Jan 2014 17:27:22
Ok lads, bit premature but here goes.
Song for the Ukranian (if he signs)
To the chorus of 'I am a cider drinker' by the Wurzels. Kids, look it up on YouTube it's a belter.
Yev-hen Kono py lankaaaaaaa
He scores at home and away
Yev-hen Kono py lankaaaaaa
He plays the Liverpool way
At home and away, at home and a-----way
Der-de-de-der Der-de-de-der der-de de-de-derrr.
Behave yourself mate
Balls, made a spelling mistake.
Kono ply ankaaaaaa
I'm a cider drinker by the wurzels!
Man, we get all kinds of wierdos on this site.
Load of miserable old goats on today.
Suppose you prefer "the animals went in 2 by 2" (Torres).
Get a sense of humour lads and chill out.
Haha love it. Just incase he doesn't sign I have another song
To the tube of Luis Garcias famous song
Kono Ply Anker, He is a W****R
He signed for Tottenham, Instead of Us!
We offered Sixteen,,, it was a SmokeScreen.
So Ian Ayre, could buy Shaarawy
30 Jan 2014 17:22:39
If Liverpool do not sign anyone, They must be top 4 to keep Suarez. I think it will be tough as those in the chase are buying, and Liverpool are losing out on Everyone important! Also Ince is not the answer! Buy Yarmolenko, Tello, and Montoya!
And Messi, and Ronaldo, and Falcao, and Aguero and Stanley Matthews and George Best and Roy Race.
How many times do the Eds need to say, regardless of what we want, we can't afford as a club to splash cash we don't have on whoever is available just for the sake of buying someone.
I for one, would take 5th and fuller pockets for the summer than a slightly higher chance of 4th a huge wage bill and a septic tank full of borrowed cash!
Imagine if we buy a load of players and don't get 4th? £50+ million down the pan, goodbye Suarez (at least) and hello a short trip each season to see our closest rivals Tranmere!
30 Jan 2014 17:54:36
Why would you want to finish 5th, 4th or even 3rd can be achieved, If SG plays the way he did vs Everton, we are very much capable of getting 4th or even 3rd. We are close, next year it will much tougher if Suarez takes off.
If we do buy the players for around £50
mil that will increase the chance of champs league and keeping Suarez. the qualification into europes elite competition will bring a lot of revenue our way also. If we don't make it suarez will leave 100% and there is the money back we invested in players in Jan.
George Best? Never heard of him mate.
30 Jan 2014 17:05:29
Eds? If a club completes a deal for Konoplyanka will a medical have to be performed by a doctor in the Ukraine.
{Ed001's Note - no, a deal can be completed subject to a medical, if necessary.}
30 Jan 2014 17:19:03
I think all the doctors in the Ukraine are busy at the moment.
30 Jan 2014 16:28:07
With all this about what name people will get for Konoplanka, i'm sure iv seen him wear a shirt with Kono on it?
Has to be The Plank for me
Haven't the bitters got a player by the name kono?
I'll go for "Yev".
30 Jan 2014 16:23:15
Put up a transfer deadline day poll: http://www.liverpool-rumours.co.uk/poll14.html
Just wondered how you all spend yours.
No button for me!
Will be working from home like every other day, but checking every 5 mins while doing so for any news! :)
30 Jan 2014 16:04:01
Mvila is a very very good midfielder, i'd hope we'd sign him a few years back. He has off field issues, maybe he can change his attitude but that's for man city decide, i'd be very.surprised if we do have serious interest.
And edd001, quailty input as always
He is not our first choice, and I remember a couple of years ago everyone, everyone was shouting for his signature. He's nowhere as good as Enrique (I suppose you'd say he is not that good either!) but he's experienced and he is getting used to PL. Give him time, he's doing his best.
And, and it's a big AND, support our player not criticise, WHAT'S THE MATTER WITH YOU??
Enrique is a left back, Mvila a central midfielder
30 Jan 2014 15:44:52
Cissoko who ever decided to bring him in needs his head looked at. Surely we cannot be signing him in the summer. Simply not good enough. His first touch is that good his 2nd touch is a tackle.
agree?
I think he needs support rather than criticism.
His effort and commitment to the team cannot be questioned unlike yours.
30 Jan 2014 16:04:18
I think you need to change your name to 100problemsandmyteamisoneofthembecausecissokoispartoftheteam. Give him a break he's trying his best and if it wasn't for him who would we play there.
He's better than Robinson and at the start of the season Flanno was deemed not good enough. Made perfect sense at the time!
The fact that he's as useless as a marzipan suppository is mainly his fault!
If all full backs were fit, he'd be pretty much 3rd choice. Challenging Squads need these types of players.
Yeah he's not the best but he's an honest, hard working player and that I will always support.
I remember 2 years ago half the 'football managers' on this page were crying out for sakho and cissikho and then we get them and those same people are criticizing the choice.
In my eyes he was a loan and worth the gamble but yeah I agree we shouldn't buy him. Same with Moses worth a look but back you go. Sahin too was definitely worth a look but didn't work out. Hopefully playing the odds the next one we get will prove the loan to buy idea does work.
If all full backs were fit, he'd be pretty much 3rd choice. Challenging Squads need these types of players.
Yeah he's not the best but he's an honest, hard working player and that I will always support.
I remember 2 years ago half the 'football managers' on this page were crying out for sakho and cissikho and then we get them and those same people are criticizing the choice.
In my eyes he was a loan and worth the gamble but yeah I agree we shouldn't buy him. Same with Moses worth a look but back you go. Sahin too was definitely worth a look but didn't work out. Hopefully playing the odds the next one we get will prove the loan to buy idea does work.
Just got to give the main poster props on a clever name. 99problemsbutmyteamaint1hitmay.
The only this I agree on is that you're unworthy of supporting our great club and players.
You can't fault him for effort - he might even be trying a bit too hard and not letting things happen naturally. In a similar way to Henderson when KK was in charge. He was in and out of the team and played in a load of different positions. I seem to remember the term headless chicken being used a lot.
Give the guy a break. He plays for us so should be supported.
Jeez you lot are self righteous aren't you.
I for one think 99probs has made a valid point, the guy ain't good enough, not his fault but its the truth. He may become amazing in the future but is that a risk we can afford to take at the moment.
Who are you lot to decide who is a "real supporter" or not. Paul Konchesky was a Liverpool player once, he was dire and replaced, this is no different.
Supporters don't slag off players who give everything for the team like cissokho noshbag, his talent doesn't come into it.
Just because he he plays for us and tries hard does not mean you can not criticise him.
I agree with the other posters, he is not good enough. He was terrible in the 1st half against Everton. He was skinned a number of times, badly out of position so many times it was untrue.
And let's not talk about his passing.
Obviously he was loaned in as back up player but due to injuries he has played more games than expected.
I would be amazed if we buy him in the summer.
LB is a problem position for us. Enrique offers a lot going forward but defensively can get caught out a lot and always in and out with injuries.
30 Jan 2014 15:39:10
Eds,
With Sunderland signing Ignacio Scocco, do you think it'll have any bearing on Borini's situation?
Do you think they will keep Borini after the loan ends?
Despite scoring a couple of goals for them, I don't feel his performances have been all that. I wouldn't like him back.
{Ed001's Note - it has no bearing on Borini, they have brought him in because Altidore and Fletcher are lazy and useless.}
I think he's been improving. He will probably never dislodge SAS but looks handy as cover.
Part of the issue with Borini though, is it's taken a run in their team to get him playing as well as he now is. So would him coming back to Liverpool to sit on the bench and pick up only a few minutes here and there as back up be good for him? Is there a risk he could lose what he's gained by all this game time?
I was really hoping Borini would get the occasional chance to play centrally at Sunderland rather than from the left. I don't know that outside of the Italian U-21 side I've really seen him play as a striker.
30 Jan 2014 15:34:23
Ed001, do you yourself believe that we'll sign Konoplyanka? And apart from him, do you expect us to sign anybody else?
Cheers
{Ed001's Note - believe? No, I won't believe it until he is confirmed officially as they always fall through when I expect them! I know we are trying to get at least one more through the door as well, but I wouldn't hold your breath on those.}
Ed001 is it m'vila or a similar type a player?
{Ed001's Note - not sure who it is, but a midfielder is certainly being sought.}
Eds would Mvilla be one were working on or not? Inler?
{Ed001's Note - I don't know who it is, but I do know it is central midfield, and there are more than one option being explored.}
Yes ed001.remember our deal, don't hope on anything so you don't jinx it! haha.
{Ed001's Note - don't worry, I am not hoping on anything!!}
Romulo, De jong are the names
30 Jan 2014 15:27:55
Just been listening to and their transfer guy reckons that its a 50/50 decision for Konoplyanka between us and Spurs.
He said that konoplyanka was on really good money (80-100k) and only wants a move for sporting reasons because he wants to play in the top league/competitions.
I would hope that this puts us out in front considering our current league position/our result against spurs/spurs result last night - that can't have been a good selling point.
Fingers crossed.
30 Jan 2014 15:03:55
Eddoo1, if your about and want.to give your opinion on skrtl. I can't remember who it was that said skrtl is an excellent defender on here. He is a poor defender that inexcusably almosy gives a penalty away each match. Supporters say well done for making a last ditch tackle, it is his positionning that's gives the opposition the chance.and forces him to make these tackles. He is not great in the air thus fouls to make up for it. Sako and toure/agger( though lacks pace ) are better centre backs. Skrtl and.any player can have a decent game but what separates a top player from a good one is consistency. that's why supporters moan about gerrard when he has an off game, he has more decent games than great games( everton) and on his part its because when he's in the mood and has the correct mental attitude he's outstanding, when he loses his responsibilities, he's defensively poor, creating gaps in midfield for others then to fill in. Mental attitude is more.important than ever in todays game, take the germans and bayern Munich example, they have exemplary winning mentality's, quailty and carry out their roles superbly. You rarely ever see lahm or sweinstager float out of games.
{Ed001's Note - it is not about mood, it is about how the team is set out to play. Against Everton, we took the lead and sat back deep, so he was never exposed. He is fine when the game is taking place in front of him, it is when opposition forwards look to get in behind him or are big and strong and bully him. He tries to be physical, but he can't match truly physical players like the Drogbas, but, to be fair, no one really can. The problem is that he is unable to alter his game to take that into account, he just tries to outmuscle them, even when he quite clearly can't. Agger, on the other hand, is intelligent enough to change his game when his normal approach is not suitable. If we play a deep line, as we did on Tuesday night, then Skrtel will be excellent in most games. Though he needs to stop the shirt pulling. If we want to play a higher line and look to play a possession game, Skrtel will be out of his depth.}
Edd, thanks for reply, I prefer when we play the higher line, it means we are.not sitting back and allowing the opposite team to dictate play. What do you prefer mate? i'm about possession game in the majority of games because.sometimes you have to sit back and look to counter
{Ed001's Note - I prefer which ever gives us 3 points. I don't think we should be tied to one tactic, though possession should never be given up easily.}
I like it when we sit back a little deeper and play counter attack football. The whole team seems to do better. Imagine sterling and that Ukrainian lad in the team, speed on both wings with SAS in the middle will be deadly.
We don't seem to have the players to play possession football successfully, well not enough of them anyway. Our midfield do not pass the ball about quick enough a la barca.
Not many teams will try and attack us like Everton though so counter attack will not always work.
Lies ed001 Soto destroyed physical players.
Skrtel's best atributes is last ditch blocks he is very good at come backs like that but, his weakness is being in that position in the first place. and I know I'm a red but sometimes I want the ref to penalise Skrtel for his shirt tugging. can I get a witness?. and the length of time he takes when on the ball is stressful, it makes me age watching that dodgy scenarios he gets himself in while trying to play the ball out from the back.
Regardless he is a good defender and should concentrate solely on that. BR and Sakho said it best, only thing you should worry about when you are a CB is defend.
He is a penalty waiting to happen though with all the fouling at corners!
Have to be capable to switch tactics during the game. Either take the game to your oponents or sit back and counter. We look good when we counter because we have lots of pace and are very fluid going forward. Would much rather take it to a side and rip them apart. Even sounds juicey that.
I personally want skrtle to get away with it for as long as possible, preferably forever or until he is sold. Lol
Mikey, the problem is if we play an arsenal or city.and sit back they score goals against our.vulnerable defense. Against a stoke or united ;) who are woeful using the ball we could sit back and counter. Different tactics for different opponents but I like us to take charge and have majority of position because how can a team score without the ball or less of the ball means lesser chance of scoring ;)
I just want to add that the guy tries his heart out every game and is clearly a very good defender. If he doesn't suit our new style as much that's not necessarily his fault, these things happen. Every game this lad bleeds for the club and yet gets so much stick on here. Give the poor guy a break, I wish all of our players at all levels showed as much commitment.
For those of you counting the days until he gives a penalty away so that you can come on here and gloat, be careful what you wish for.
{Ed001's Note - I think most of us would just prefer he stopped grabbing rather than gave a pen away.}
I agree on that point Ed1, and at risk of sounding like a kiss arse, I can't think of any of your posts that I haven't agreed with. I just feel sorry for the guy. Trying his hardest and even takes staples to the head and carries on for team. He does get a lot of stick on here.
Good luck with tonight and tomor by the way. Can't say I envy you :-)
{Ed001's Note - I will need it, barely slept the last few days, every time I start nodding off my phone goes. I just nodded off for half hour in my chair and woke up with a face full of keyboard feeling groggy. Ugh I hate naps like that.}
30 Jan 2014 14:48:40
Good morning Eds001. Just doing my daily health check on you. I hope your well and I bet you don't wanna hear the words Yevhen Konoplyanka for a very long time. Eds001 can you please give me a breakdown on our 'transfer committee'. what their role is? Who they are? Do you think it is a good idea? Personally I think the manager should be making the final decisions on players but i'm old school and probably need to embrace modernity a bit more. I went to the buy an Ipod touch the other day and the sales guy said why don't you use your phone for music and it confused me, in fact i'm still trying to work out why I can't have a phone and and a separate device for listening to music. what am I missing?
{Ed001's Note - the transfer committee are just there to help identify targets, decide their value to the club, choose which of those targets are the ones we should go for and then acquire them if possible. It is a Director of Football by default, in my opinion, and a disaster waiting to happen. You need a dictator to get anything done, committees just lead to confusion and lots of bickering.}
Thank's mate I really appreciate the swift reply. I can only imagine what pain, suffering and torture you guys are going to go through today and tomorrow. On behalf of all of us all over the world that check the site every millisecond for updates thankyou for the stellar job you do. I do not know what I'd do without this site. sobering thoughts indeed. lol. I really need a life!
{Ed001's Note - a life? What on earth is one of those? Can I download an app for that?}
Whats an app? remember i'm technically challenged. I concur with your earlier point we need a DOF/Tzar to make decisions. Mr Van Gaal would have been perfect. Maybe too intimidating for Brenda to flourish though?
Transfer committee. Sounds like a nightmare. Brendan should just say "I need a left winger, find me 5 left wingers we can realistically get/afford and will be open to a move."
The committee then finds 5 players after a period of scouting and then Brendan decides who he wants if any and says he will be my first choice and him my second. Committee then bids for said player (realistic price).
Someone should have a dictator role (Brendan) like the Ed says but we don't seem to have that.
30 Jan 2014 13:17:48
Hi all,
Question for Ed001
1) Can you give a review on the derby game? Would love to read your opinion. (on tactical wise, players and etc)
2) What is your opinion on how Gerrard play in that role?
3) As a fan who lives thousands miles away from Anfield, I would like to ask what you think of our current owner? (are they supportive, run the club well and etc)
4) Lastly, do you think we can cope and keep performing well, without signing a DM/CM in this transfer window?
Thanks Ed001. YNWA :)
{Ed001's Note - 1) It will have to be a quick one as it is dead busy here during the transfer window. Simply put, they came on to us but left huge spaces at the back, which we exploited with our pace up front. We then sat back and allowed them to push up chasing goals and we just picked them off on the break. It was all about our attack being so much better than their defence and them having no attack at all without a big lump to trouble our centre backs. Worrying for Everton, in that Martinez had no clue how to change things to cope, not a single tactical change of note and their entire team looked completely lost.
2) If he can play with that same intensity against everyone, and not just up it for the big games, then he will be excellent in that role. He just has to remember to be aware of what is happening around him in terms of the opponent's attack and where they are finding spaces, rather than looking for spaces in their defence like he normally does. I am sure he is capable, it is all up to him now.
3) Our current owners saved us from the previous cowboys and are now propping us up. They are fully intent on increasing capacity at Anfield to improve the club's income, as well as working on bringing in other income sources. Are they perfect? No. But they are a hell of a lot better than over 90% of the owners in world football.
4) Yes, so long as Sturridge and Suarez stay on form anything is possible.}
Thanks Ed001. Your answers was always helping. I feel so happy to know that our club have a great owner now. It is much better than having oil rich owners.
Thanks again Ed001. Really appreciate your answer. Keep up your great work. :)
{Ed001's Note - they have a lot to learn, I am not sure I would call them great, it is far too early to give them that much credit. Trouble is that it will only be in years to come that we truly know how good a job they are doing.}
Don't forget Sterling, without sterling we have lacked the energy on the right flank which led to BR seeking a move for Salah in the first place. next season RW/RAM/RF will be ok with Sterling and Suso.
Yes. But I like the way that we have owner who - although maybe they are not the best - always looking for sensible way of running LFC and doing business.
Anyway, thanks Ed001. Have a nice day.
{Ed001's Note - thank you alamak, you too mate.}
I think they're doing wonderfully. Never mind erasing all our debt, John Henry managing to convince Standard Chartered to stay after the Suarez affair was huge. A lot of people turn their nose at these sponsorship deals but the Dunkin Donuts one is 20mil for 2.5 years I think. Vauxhall deal was 6 mil a year AND we've finally got our training kits sponsored.
Also all the foreign t.v. deals we've negotiated recently (I'm still not sure whether it's LFCtv or what). Just trying to make us self sufficient. I'm not sure but I assume these go up if we have Champions league aswell. We've been playing catch up for years off the field since the days of Moores and the commercial business is great.
People will say it's unprofessional or whatever, but I looooved John Henry's tweet during the summer. He must have loved it too seeing as he hasn't deleted it ;)
30 Jan 2014 14:20:46
Stay calm gang! only one more sleep to go and if we've been good boys and girls maybe we'll get a prezzie tomorrow.
30 Jan 2014 14:15:59
damed if you do damed if u don't if we get the player for 16 mill and he's bad or has a bad game it will be ian fault for buying a crap player and if we don't get him it will be ian fault if he goes to another team it will be ians fault
eds is it ians fault or is the crying fans that are not happy with anything good or bad
Konoplyanka is up for the PL, always expect an adjustment period though. Suarez only scored 4 PL goals in his first half season and only scored 11 PL goals in his first full season. Then to produce the figures he is now, disgusting really. The only sad thing is he won't be in Brazil in the summer, thanks to Kirikou who inspired France to victory in the WC qualifiers against Ukraine with an epic performance.
30 Jan 2014 14:13:44
Eds do you no what the hold up is with the konoplyanka deal if we have made a bid has is been accepted and if so why is there no reports of it also do you believe we might complete the deal over in Ukraine rather than here so other clubs can't hi jack the deal
{Ed001's Note - it is not easy to make a deal in a country you don't often deal with. Just relax and give it time.}
Cheers ed1 in regards to the post do you see us as the front runners for his signature seen as we have people over there negotiating the deal also seen some reports of him being really excited about our interest in him being thanks for all the hard work you eds do not long now til the window slams shut and we can all relax and give the eds a break lol just hope we get good news before it shuts
{Ed001's Note - we should be front runners, though it doesn't necessarily mean anything these days.}
I no you have said we have bid for kono but hasit been accepted also with spurs apparently interested can you tell us if they have bid for him really hoping he chooses us don't wanna lose out again fingers crossed
{Ed001's Note - I don't know mate, it is difficult to find out what is going on right now in the Ukraine.}
30 Jan 2014 14:12:47
Hi Eds, hear that Holtby is available. I believe we were linked wth him when he was at Blackurn. Is there still interest?
red deano YNWA
{Ed001's Note - he was never at Blackburn.}
If we were to bid for him spurs would probably throw a last minute bid in for him lol
Mixing him up with winger from qpr haha
D, W, Junior Hoilett used to play for Blackburn and is now at QPR.
Lewis Holtby however used to play for Schalke in the Bundesliga before moving to Tottenham, the lad is apparently an Evertonian (or at least the lads Dad is).
30 Jan 2014 14:00:28
Chill out boys I don't think we'll let this one slip through our fingers. Also heard we're trying to get M'Vila aswell. How true it is I don't know. But if we do get both don't be to quick to judge they will need time to settle in.
Don not want M'Vila at the club. He comes with too much baggage and has not progressed at all over the last 3 seasons. My dream CDM signing would be Fernando Reges, though I doubt Porto would let him leave this late in the window.
30 Jan 2014 13:51:59
Real Radio North West just said Liverpool agree £16m deal for Konoplyanka, any idea if true as no news on tv etc?
Good player but 16 million seems a bit too much for him. With agent fees, signing on fees and other transaction costs, the deal would probably cost us close to 20 million pounds. A defensive midfielder should still have been our first priority imo.
Hopefully?! fingers crossed, will be a great addition to attacking force and plays with passion!
just to the haters! Ian ayre is just doing what fsg tell him to and I think his abilities to negotiate will be up there when we really want a player.
keep the faith!
Wait and see- £16m will be a bargain for him. I compare him to a more skilful and elegant version of Andrei Kanchelskis with as much pace.
30 Jan 2014 13:50:56
Lot of venom being thrown towards this transfer committee,,, just reading this site shows that and I'm wondering how many posts didn't get put on by the editors. Make or break for Ayre IMO. If he fails again he'll be forced out
{Ed001's Note - no he won't, he is doing an excellent job of getting new sponsorship and he is not solely responsible for transfer issues.}
Sorry DBol but Ayres is doing the job the owners want him to do.
He is not under threat.
Job of the committee is to get the right player at the right price and time surely. Too many of us get attached to a name and see us not signing them without thinking we chose to walk away for whatever reason. We didn't sign salah who knows why but it can't all be ayres fault. It might turn out to be a good decision anyway
Most of the posters on here don't know the first thing about ayres job or what it entails. They just like to spew hatred whenever we don't sign a player we have been linked with.
Maybe they would prefer we paid whatever it took for Dempsey, siggs etc and be stuck with no money and players on massive wages who don't want to be here unwilling to play 100% because they don't care enough about lfc.
30 Jan 2014 13:37:33
If Spurs (without respect) think they can gazzump us to players then something is FUNDAMENTALLY wrong with out transfer dealing. After the Salah fiasco I thought we may have learned our lesson. It's beginning to make me very angry. BR and team are doing great. I would put us against anybody, ANYBODY.
The system we play is so effective, you will see us tear teams apart on a regular basis. Can't wait for the ManU match to see the geriatrics try to keep up with Sterling and Sturridge. But. a couple of transfers to lighten the load on our players is now CRUCIAL, not a matter of 'it would be nice' but IT HAS TO BE BLOODY DONE!
In 43 years of being a Liverpool fan, I have never ever experienced such INCOMPETENCE, by us, in the transfer market! Bahhhhhh!1
P.S. ManC are not the best team on planet as that muppet Sherwood claims. Lucky against us, our mistakes and the blind linesman saved them. We will see when they visit Anfield.
Two very stressful days ahead. Ayres, get your finger out. YNWA
30 Jan 2014 13:54:00
i think its a bit premature to call a team the best on the planet when they haven't done much in the cl they r a brill team but who hasn't hit that spurs defence for 5 this year.
Calm down. Spuds and Chelsea have very very rich owners. If they want a bidding war, we will consistently lose.
It's not incompetence, we're in a difficult market.
{Ed002's Note - Spurs spent a lot less net than Liverpool did in the summer.}
Whilst Man City may have a brilliant squad, their performances have not been even minutely close to dub them the best team on the planet. Look at how much help they have got from the referees this season (against us, arsenal, spurs, newcastle etc). The only top team they have beaten this season without controversy is Manchester United (which is not exactly much of a feat based on this season's performances). I am pretty confident of us picking up all 3 points against them at Anfield provided Lucas is back by then.
Sherwood covering his arse boys don't fall for the bullsh*t from him they got a bad defeat the same as avb did against us and look what happened to him
30 Jan 2014 13:31:44
What a shock to hear spurs are in for that Ukrainian kid. Sorry can't spell his name. Hate spurs. I bet they'd never heard of him (like me) if our scouts hadn't clocked him. Hate spurs
{Ed001's Note - actually they have been looking at him for a long time, Baldini identified him as a player to watch back when he was working with England. He has been keeping tabs on him ever since.}
30 Jan 2014 13:48:01
I like Spurs. First of all, Peter Cook was a Spurs fan. Secondly, they helped us dodge Dempsey, Sigurdsson, Lamela, etc. The only one who they 'nabbed' off us who's done alright is Erikssen, and he was woeful against City last night.
Apathetic towards spurs and every other club. Focused on my team.
30 Jan 2014 13:30:32
Hate it when people say 'what's the chances' it's not chance, each target is going to be identified and studied months on advance, IMO Liverpool probably knew that they would get outbid for salah, just tried to get the player cheaper! Atm Chelsea are a bigger club, an ambitious player like salah thinks he's good enough to work his way in! 80% of our summer targets At least are probably decided now, just got to sort out the usual, I kind of respect sure for not offering 20 million, he's not worth that yet - could be useless! Also it looks bad on the club if the players chooses another club over Liverpool!
30 Jan 2014 13:24:03
Hi Ed.
How close are we to landing RTP in the window. Don't know much about him but if he's as good as his bro, RVP, then we're on to a winner!
Great job guys.
JFT96
30 Jan 2014 13:23:10
I'd much rather see Jordan Ibe get a chance than Konoplyanka to be honest, watched him quite a few times and he is lazy when tracking back and his work rate is not the best but since he seems the only player willing to come well so be it. Just seems a bit desperate to save face to me, would much more prefer Greizmann, Vela or Gio Dos Santos.
30 Jan 2014 13:19:50
I don't like the look of this. Spurs have a reputation for "coincidently" going for players we make a move for. The thing I don't like about it is first of all they don't really need him. Secondly we either get him for far more than we would have liked to pay for him. Either that or we don't get him at all. Spurs will just hang around so we pay over the odds even if there interest wanes.
ROI.
30 jan 2014 13:07:25
having read there are 'two' other pl teams interested in our target started me worrying we might miss out again. it simply can not go on like this, can it?
how brilliant we played against everton, how gerrard is fitting into his new role, it was only a matter of time because stevie is world-class, simple. it would be a great shame if a couple of injuries spoil the progress we have made. i watched manc last night and was amused when i remembered we gave them a good run for their money and should've got something from the game.
sorry, going off on one, but we should now close deals regardless. petty bartering (please don't post about saving money etc.), it's what the team needs, so ayre should get the player. if this goes belly up, we will be a laughing stock!
so much to say, don't want to end up writing a book, but please mr ayre, do the deal, we look deadly, let's make us deadlier.
ynwa
30 Jan 2014 13:09:49
Hi eds,
Starting to get a wee bit worried about securing Konoplyanka as rumours are getting stronger about Tottenham getting closer to signing him! Can you shed any light on this and should we be worried about Tottenham snapping him up?
Cheers.
{Ed002's Note - RTFP.}
30 Jan 2014 13:06:44
Eds, Do you think there is any chance of bidding for M'Vila or maybe a cm/dm on loan before the transfer window closes or will our bid for Kono be LFC's only transfer activity?
{Ed002's Note - I am not answer questions with "any chance" in.}
30 Jan 2014 13:03:35
I have a feeling that Liverpool may be going for two players before the window closes.
One is obviously Konoplynka who in my opinion is the signing of the window. I hope he signs big time! I'm not optimistic with Liverpool's recent track record though.
I also have a feeling they may go after DM. M'villa, Romelu or Fernando woulnt overly surprise me.
Anyway hopefully we get at least one player to improve the team. Konoplynka would be awesome!
30 Jan 2014 13:01:25
Spuds will not beat us with the Konopylanka bid. We have let them out bid us in the past on wages and fee but I can't see the club letting it happen here. Maybe PSG or the manks or arsenal but not the Spuds. Look at it like this. They are breathing down our necks for 4th spot. The form since the change of manager has been better than ours, better than most in the league. If we sit and let them take what could turn out to be a key signing at this stage of the league we would all but be excepting that fourth spot is not for us. We all look at how bad they have been but there not that far behind us. We need this signing I feel we can't be out bid by our closest oposition for 4th spot
30 Jan 2014 13:12:10
maybe spurs know with there defence crap against anybody half decent they would be better getting there defence sorted.
We will finish above spuds even if they buy KonoP.
Worst defence among top half teams.
Tommy, that comment is slightly rich considering we are in the exact same boat.
30 Jan 2014 22:46:36
i know we have let some silly goals in but we have not got totally blown away by anyone the most we have lost was by 2 clear goals and in the arsenal game we had some very good chances, hull was a bad day at the office but there's not a team in the league that hasn't had 1 r 2 of them this season sakho, agger, skrtel, toure, flanno, kelly, johnson, maybe lb is a prob but flanno is capable of playing very well there so is johnson when fully fit r quality at the back is far better than spurs imo but your well entitled to your own I respect that buddy.
30 Jan 2014 12:52:59
Have we put in bid for konoplyanka
{Ed002's Note - Yes.}
More importantly, is it close enough to the asking price. Enough to consider ed? Or a third of the price again? Cheers.
{Ed002's Note - They will not be keen to sell and have set a price which is higher - but it is close enough to negotiate and attract bids from elsewhere.}
Good enough. Cheers Ed.
Have any other clubs bid?
{Ed001's Note - yes.}
Can you name these clubs please ed?
{Ed001's Note - no I can't and Ed002 is not around who would know which clubs they are.}
30 Jan 2014 12:45:39
hi eds hope you r hanging in there with patience
im not in the know but just looking at this from what I have read the last few hours and i'm worried because the team that stands to lose the most from us kicking on would be utd who have a lot more dough than us. so i'm lead to believe utd have an interest in konoplankya, he looks like he would be perfect for r lw position let's all hope we get this 1 in and not get hijacked again.
30 Jan 2014 12:44:43
ssn reporting that Ayre has flown out to Ukraine for talks with Dnipro. there's another deal that's gunna go down the rubbish pan.
30 Jan 2014 12:39:37
A pal of mine working in the News in Liverpool has just told me we're trying to sign two players today, both based in other countries and that's all he has so far. I can assume one is Konoplankya, any info. on who the other might be?
M'Vila, on loan with view to permanent
30 Jan 2014 12:35:55
I really hope the club aren't waiting around again on a target to see if Ayre can get him for a £10 cheaper.we really do make ourselves look stupid at times. Why on earth we are leaving it till the last minute again is beyond me.
30 Jan 2014 12:29:11
Hi Eds,
You reckon we'll definitely get the lad? Heard from Metro we have formally submitted a bid in the region of £16 million to keep Spurs at bay. Don't understand why we couldn't gather this fee for Salah last week?! On that note, any idea how he compares to Salah. Lastly, any other possible signings in these last few hours? We have a genuine chance this year for top 4, and would regret it if we didn't bolster. Would feel like a long till Summer.
Cheers mate!
Y.N.W.A. Pull your fingers out Liverpool and really push in these last few hours if we want to nail top 4. Its our time this year.
I love him! I'd compare him to Arda Turan with a lot more pace. For a player with such speed and flair he also isn't shy about tracking back or getting stuck in. Obviously Turan has proven it in the big time though but I think Konoplynka will to. I'm not getting too excited until he signs though.
Comparison with Salah, your paying for a more finished article! Salah is also very good though!
30 Jan 2014 12:28:29
Without trying to put a downer on things I can see us getting Konoplyanka. If there are other teams interested such as Arsenal, Manchester United and Psg and they really want to the player then I can't see him coming to us. These teams will and can bid more and probably offer better wages. Meanwhile Liverpool will haggle over the fee. Unless the player really wants to come to Liverpool only it won't happen imo.
Im not getting my hopes up until he is having a medical. then maybe!
30 Jan 2014 12:28:20
Just starting to seriously wonder if Spurs even have a scouting dept as it seems they just try to poach everyone we go for. I count this the 5th player since last year that Spurs followed up on a player AFTER we approach them.
Stop complaining, most of the so called targets spurs signed were because of us not willing to meet the asking price or wage demands of the player.And for some reason expect no other club to bid for them
I stiil believe 16m is too much for konoplyancka, looks like another assaidi imo.if we do get him I wish him success
30 Jan 2014 12:25:49
Signing players is a risky business especially in January.
It can go one of 2 ways. You can have a welcome boost in morale and it can provide the spark to a successful end to the season, or it can completely ruin the teams cohesion and understanding.
There is no written rule that signing players equals success, just ask AVB. If we don't sign anyone it is not a disaster. The current squad have got us to where we are, 7 points off the top. There is no reason why they can't keep that record going. We have a maximum of 5 rounds of FA cup to play. The rest of our games are all premiership.
We have to stick together, support the manager and his squad and will them on to a top 4 finish.
Keep the faith, forget new players, they should be seen as a bonus not a necessity.
Agree with you there Ken. All this talk of moving too slowly, Spurs stealing targets etc. Let’s just relax and see where we get to with any additions seen as a bonus. The club is averaging 2 points per game which is top 4 material. We are up there and challenging, which is what we were all hoping for pre-season. Cutting through all of the gossip, we have (it seems) made a bid for Konoplyanka, we are at the table, and I’m sure the club is trying its best to do a deal. People a little too quick to criticize and take a pop at Ayre and the owners. Thanks for patience Eds and not long to go.
30 Jan 2014 12:21:36
Juande Ramos anyone remember him from the Spuds? Well he is the Manager for Dnipro and this issue of hijacking will not work, IMO.
Bid has been made for the Ukraine midplayer of 16M and has been confirmed.
No more player-jacking I think someone is leaking all our targets from within especially some ex-players with contacts at Mellwood. Cheers and thanks to the Eds, please post. LFC for Life.
I don't think Juande will have any influence.
It comes down to money and player/agents choice.
30 Jan 2014 12:02:28
I am hearing that LFC are acting too slow again for Yevhen Konoplyanka and Spurs are to pounce on another of our targets.
Spuds get off on signing too many players. It's Levy's fix.
Look at where it got AVB. Don't worry about Spuds, they will finish below 5th.
30 Jan 2014 13:01:38
they could be doing with a few cbs dawson is a donkey and the other 1 the romanian is partying like andy carroll.
30 Jan 2014 11:40:34
Wish people would realise transfers are not done a eBay basis. If we are interested in a player and value them at x amounts and the selling club then touts the player around to get more why should we excessively increase our bid? Would anyone on here go and pay £200 for a Liverpool shirt knowing the real value was £50 I appreciate that we may increase slightly but if other clubs want to go daft let them!
Well that depends on how in need of a shirt I am.
30 Jan 2014 11:37:45
Realy realy! Despise the way some teams do there business! There is no reason why he would go for Tottenham, Liverpools current position and direction is much more positive and shorely if it comes down to it. ? Fingers crossed once again. If this doesn't happen unless thd club doesn't want to sell I will definitely be woundering. what is going on!
Let hope, wait, and see. Do one spurs, utd, and any other team that see's Liverpool as a threat, so poach for tactical reasons! Come on red men team.
Apologies situation gets under my skin slightly.
{Ed002's Note - It is Liverpool who has arrived late with interest in the player - after losing out on Salah. Why do you despise the way Liverpool do business?}
You have misunderstood,
I despise the way teams do there business I.e tottenham, chel, . Liverpools business makes sense.i do think Liverpool do a lot of smoke and mirrors. It just gets under my skin when teams seem to play tactics with transfers, and Liverpool seem to be the brunt of it! And the likes of tottenham and chel think they are harming are chances!
Fingers crossed, and if Fernando goes to Manchester United it'll be a good signing would of loved him at Liverpool.
Cheers
{Ed002's Note - I don't think you understand what happens.}
Noel mate, don't rise to the bait.
I applaud Brendan for his calmness and focus.
He's not letting other teams distract him. We have a big squad, we have a good team, we are doing just fine. Extra players are a bonus.
30 Jan 2014 11:25:57
Friends,
At this point, I think we need to leave the transfers for those due and quit whining about why we failed to buy this or that.
We should be more focused on discussing tactics and how we feel the team could do better with the current squad. If the team fails to sign anyone, would we die? I think No!
Should the injured players be back on time, we would have a field day enjoying the team as we did at the beginning of the season.
Have fun guys, Cheers.
O'seunfunmi Anfield Red
30 Jan 2014 11:22:56
According to Eurosport transfers (cited from yahoo eurobot) we have made a bid of £19.4 million for konoplyanka, while dnipro president is said to be waiting for another bid from an unnamed German club
30 Jan 2014 11:10:38
Just seen on ssn website that odds have shortened dramatically on konoplyanka joining spurs due to Liverpool again stalling on the deal? Why are we stalling again?
Odds being slashed, doesn't mean anything other then punters with no inside information placing bets and speculating.
30 Jan 2014 12:10:03
That's because sky want persons to lump money on spurs geting him so they can clean up. That's why its called .
30 Jan 2014 10:58:46
Well, we are in the final 48 hours of the window and I get the feeling that all our eggs are now in 1 basket - Konoplyanka or nothing.
Whilst I am sure we have all been really frustrated by our lack of transfers (I have been kicking the cat since we lost out on Salah) but I have now had one of those enlightening moments!
Maybe the great win and performance on Tuesday should tell us that its not the end of the world if nobody comes in. Sterling has really stepped up a gear since settling back in the side and hopefully Coutinho is now out of his dip. These two hitting form now could be like 2 new signings for us.
If we can get Enrique back soon and with Flanno back on the right I think that will sort out a large part of our defensive issues. It will then just be a case of keeping our fingers crossed that we don't pick up any more injuries in centre mid.
If we do get Konoplyanka then I see this as a real bonus as he will give us another option, especially for the left hand side as he seems to be a player who is not afraid to put in a shift defensively which could be a great alternative to Coutinho in some of the more difficult games we have left (or even if we wanted to rest Sturridge or Suarez).
I am now a lot more upbeat and hopefully we will clinch top 4 and have more eggs in the basket come the summer and have more bulge in our wallet!
Onwards and Upwards!
30 Jan 2014 10:52:14
Bad news for Ryan McLaughlin who is on a four week loan, is out for four weeks, Barnsley have now brought in a replacement right back on loan. cheers
Sh*t outta luck so. Loan to the championship would be ideal for him now and all. I bet 2 months ago we'd have happily given them Flanagan and even told them they could have him for 500k, not anymore though!
30 Jan 2014 09:43:27
a question for dagenham gunner. how did u feel when eventually it seemed permanent that vermaelen is 3rd choice? I don't know how much u like him but I can almost say on this site atleast, seems like we are in the same position, a vice captain (i know vermaelen is captain) becoming 3rd choice. or 2nd behind sakho for LCB. i'm really hoping nothings going to happen to him, as in I hope he stays, but hey its not my decision.
i think its really hard to find a player as loyal and as passioned about the club as he is and imo he is a really important player for the squad, especialy if we get to europe next season. he didn't become a vice captain with luck, he earned it imo.
lots of debate about Dagger lately, just would like an outside view, others are welcome to comment too.
I think he has been fantastic for us overall and he has shown great loyalty. Sentiment can only last so long though. All of last season he was poor and would have been dropped if we had better backup. Now Sakho is here I think for Agger's wages and out of respect for what he has done for the club I would sell him as he deserves to be playing somewhere. Financially speaking he's a very sellable asset (injuries have improved over the past few years) and I could see him fetching £12m or thereabouts I would think. He is on high wages too for backup. It's even harsh calling him backup but it is what it is. If he hadn't let his own standards slip then Sakho would be watching him from the bench.
30 Jan 2014 09:42:13
It's looking like Arsenal will have Wilshere, Ramsey and Flamini all out for at least the game at Anfield, if not the Emirates game too.
Easily the best 3 they have, and it could be a great chance for us to close the gap on them.
3rd looked way out of reach after the Villa game, but if we can beat Arsenal, we can overtake them. Anybody doubting this should go and take a look at their fixtures for the next 2 months.
I wouldn't wish that on anybody. But we really can take advantage.
If man city do us a favour against Chelsea Monday, we could find ourselves a lot closer to the top than we thought.
Obviously WBA are in the way first, but hopefully our confidence will be high and we can come out of the blocks flying!
30 Jan 2014 10:17:08
I will be delighted if we finish 4th.
Also I disagree about Flamini and Wilshere.
They still have Ozil, Cazorla, Rosicky, Arteta and if we get a 1-0 smash and grab win I would be delighted.
30 Jan 2014 10:48:57
They do still have Arteta, but a quick glance on the Arsenal page will tell you they do not rate him in the slightest,
I also don't see Wenger playing a midfield 3 of Arteta, Ozil and Carzola.
I get what your saying, they still have top top players, I agree.
I just think that with these players out, it gives us a better chance. Time will tell I suppose,
Dont forget they could very well have draxler by then, and he is a good little player. and of course carzorla arteta ozil rosiscky
also guy like podolski with hammer of a left foot can win it from no where. they will also have gnabry chamberlain and giroud available, and also vucinic.
well to sum it up they still have a great sqaud
30 Jan 2014 09:25:47
Just hate the transfer window, buy the time you learn how to pronounce and spell our targets someone comes in and buys them Michittarzan and Konoplankowood, see what I mean! So frustrating.
30 Jan 2014 09:18:12
If we get Konoplyanka I can see him running down the wings taking one two three players and the Anfield crowd shouting Kono! Kono! but if it doesn't work out and he disappoints will the shouts turn to Planka! Planka!
30 Jan 2014 09:02:10
Getting worried again now with all the noise of Spurs and Utd showing interest in Konoplyanka. His people have said there is firm interest from English clubs. I reallt hope we can get him. He looks better than the Egyption geezer.
Cmone Ayre and lfc let's get him b 4 we get outbid AGAIN.
30 Jan 2014 08:53:37
Remember Andy Carroll 35m plus wages etc
Remember Stewart Downing 20m plus wages etc
Remember all the other players we overpaid for.!
What did get back once sold? A huge hole in the pocket. !
I don't blame FSG for having a top end fee for any player.
I mean don't we all get annoyed paying 5-6 quid a pint in London.
if we don't get the players so what --- would rather play the Academy kids!
M1
30 Jan 2014 10:26:12
I completely agree mate.
I think we really need a central midfielder anyway.
If the spuds want PlankA they can have him and ruin his career like Lamela, Sigurdsson, Holtby, and /or sit him on the bench with, Lennon, Chadli, Townsend, Eriksen. Only 2 or max 3 of these would play. Ridiculous.
I honestly would love to see Jordon Ibe and Kris Peterson get their chances.
He gave the chances to Sterling and Flanagan and now they are very important parts of our 'Group' as Brendan would say.
One word on the derby : *MARVELOUS*
All praise goes to BR and the team [~~, ]
{Ed002's Note - Spurs are actively looking to move a number of these players on. Your arrogance is both laughable and embarrassing.}
Malak,
I think I agree, ed2 he is correct with tottenham's signings. And in regards to letting young players push through.
Was at Everton game what an atmosphere! Awesome win much needed! I deeply feel the same with tottenham and Chelsea ruining players abilities! And if we get the players we go for then great, if we don't we just move on, and if certain teams want to tactically poach then what can you do?but still support the team you love!
Hopefully cm"Fernando?, Konoplyanka?, someone on loan?.
Hopefully are current position, ambition, and goals for the future will be enough to get the sighnings!? If the clubs let them go of course.
Fingers crossed.
And a doubt tottenham are wanting to get rid of near £90m with of new players!?
Once again fingers crossed!
30 Jan 2014 08:47:17
Should we fail in our bid for Konoplyanka(interest from Spurs and Utd) I believe we will make a deadline day attempt to sign Iker Muniain.
Plays in same position as Konoplyanka and is valued at around the same price. His deal has just over 15 month's to run at current club Athletic Bilbao.
I believe one of these 2 will be signed before tomorrows deadline.
vrcomp
Y.N.W.A.
Its very difficult to move players from the basque country unless one is ready to pay over the odds, they are very loyal.
30 Jan 2014 08:28:26
Just read Ukraine agent has flown in for talks. Same paper says Ayre has flown out to do a deal. Shrewd move Ian
That's so annoying, they're going to miss each other someone should let them know!
His agent was at the match on Tuesday.
vrcomp
Y.N.W.A.
Maybe FSG have sent him to the one place he can't cause any damage in negotiations. A masterstroke.
Square tomato. I could not stop laughing. yes you so right. hahaaa
30 Jan 2014 07:03:57
I am told we are working hard to bring 3 players in before tomorrows deadline.
2 are on permanent deals and 1 is a loan to buy in the summer.
"The Committee" see these 3 all as good buys to strengthen the side to attain a top 4 finish this season.
vrcomp
Y.N.W.A
30 Jan 2014 06:42:50
Morning Eds. Reports claim that Spurs have matched our bid for Konoplyanka around 16m. Are you aware of this or?
{Ed002's Note - I have explained the situation.}
30 Jan 2014 04:49:26
"Liverpool managing director Ian Ayre is in Ukraine right now trying to secure the deal to enable a medical in the next 24 hours. As ever with Liverpool, they have a valuation from which they won’t budge." Thoughts?
Personally, I think too much gets made of this notion that we have a maximum valuation that we stick to. All clubs do, when you think about it, all clubs will reach a limit in negotiations where they call it a day. Clearly some have the resources to go higher than others but everyone has their limits
30 Jan 2014 00:40:05
Hi eds, I'm just wondering do you think Liverpool will go after a midfielder that we need, even though we're reportedly interested in Konoplyanka?
{Ed002's Note - Liverpool's interest in Hughes remains.}
Yes we do have a lot of those Ed ha, but is there an interest in the opposite direction as well? Let us know if that develops. Thanks.
30 Jan 2014 03:29:33
Tottenham are not in for kono, there manager said on tv that it's highly unlikely they will be bringing anyone in but a couple may go out. I have a feeling the club will do all they can to push this one over the line! Come on ayre get it done! YNWA
Never believe anything manager tells you regards transfers.
He is hardly likely to come out and show is hand. Believe me if there is a player available and within the finance's and it will strengthen there team they will go out and buy.
vrcomp
Y.N.W.A.
They all say that. Unlikely doesn't mean NO. Wenger says unlikely and they will bring in Draxler £35m been working on it for a while.
Looks stupid when you tell the fans we'll bring in and don't. See what Ayre has done to Rodgers for proof of that.
30 Jan 2014 02:45:32
"Sometimes you have to just chill out, look at the everton fans and let them realize what time it is!" Best quote for me this year so far!
Yeah I thought that was classic as well. Had a great laugh.
30 Jan 2014 02:38:24
Really think LFC have lost their way in terms of transfers because if we tried to sign Salah for lest than what is being asked for Konoplyanka and failed with Salah being our number one target and now willing to pay more for the alternative is really sad and disappointing. Anyways its now done with and whoever we get will suffice whether we want it to be so or not fans don't gly.et a say in these matters unforunately.
I disagree, salah was obviously the 1st choice at said price, konoplyanka was a 2nd/3rd choice and price is according to the player. 1st choice was taken, so on to the back up options.
I don't believe its a money matter, just wouldn't want to see the club pay over the odds just to get the player the manager wants. We have done this in the past and its hurt the owners, there is too many good players out there to pay ridiculous money on the 1st options. The only problem I see with this is there is only 2 days in the window left so the selling clubs can hold the buying clubs to ransom.
Even if nothing happens this transfer month, we are in a decent position with injured players to come back, we have a whole back line in enrique, agger, sakho and flanno/kelly being slowly re introduced to the 1st team.
This is one of the best seasons I can remember being a Liverpool supporter for the 16 years I have been following the club, (i am 26 now).
Kono is a better player than Salah mate, I am sure he will rock the EPL if given playing time.
If Salah was the number one target, it may have been that he was deemed good value at what they were prepared to pay, not what they could afford to pay. That has no bearing on what Konoplyanka is worth.
That's actually something we are quite fortunate to have. None of us are football experts whether we claim to be or not. Not to mention, we have no sense of the work and amount of money it takes to get these moves to go through. It's our job to support.
It doesn't take a genius to work out Salah didn't want to be at LFC, hence why he chose Chelsea over us. It has nothing to do with what we were willing to pay, he obviously didn't want to play here
{Ed002's Note - It did not get to a point where he had that decision to make.}
Looks like Konoplyanka was meant to be a summer signing and because we missed out on Salah we have tried to bring the deal forward.
This is the general feeling on most of the reports I have read.
vrcomp
Y.N.W.A.
Didn't Arsenal bid £12m for Cabaye in the summer? They were told he wasn't for sale, then they opted for Ozil.
Just wait and see what happens.
Red Rum
30 Jan 2014 01:39:40
Hey Reds fans. This window has been somewhat frustrating. Don't think we need a big signing to compete honestly.
The main point I wanna make is that we have actually been quite fortunate this window. Not one single Suarez rumor. Been a blessing really.
30 Jan 2014 00:48:59
Clearly Salah was the transfer window smokescreen. What a master stroke to get Chelsea in for Salah leaving the way clear for our real target Konoplyanka.
Surely this was the plan from the very start, right Eds? (Wink)
Apparently Dave Fallows is busy negotiating a deal for the iron curtain as a replacement for the smokescreen, which now seems to have been compromised. wibble wibble .
30 Jan 2014 00:07:36
I see mourinho giving off about the officials Tonyt at the match he really is a joke interview he did the other day he's slagging off Brenden for having a go about the decisions we don't get an that he never has a go at refs. An to come out an say that big Sam came there to park the bus is a joke from what I read on match report there were the better team first 20 mins yes as the game goes on u sit back an hold what u have that's just logic. Mourinho spoilt kid when his boring team don't win the league is better off without him.
He's just a sad caricature of the self professed special one these days.
Jose is alright, but he does talk shi for the cameras :)
30 Jan 2014 00:06:00
Brunt what a goal but my gid delph what a belter sign him and stick him left back because of that (joke ovb) And benteke stopped his run for the peno taught you weren't aloud do that any more