Liverpool Banter Archive December 31 2013

31 Dec 2013 22:36:56
Happy New Year to all the EDS and my fellow Reds! What a terrific twelve months it has been on this site and what a fantastic year 2014 promises to be for the Mighty LFC! January transfer window opens in a couple of hours and the fun will all start again! Hope all the EDS have tonight off and celebrate the new year before they start all their tireless work again, if not I will raise a glass to you all for the effort you put in to this site! Looking forward to us getting three points tomorrow and then complete the signings of Messi, Varane, Konoplyanka, Saleh, Tello, Bernard and Falcao! .okay, okay may be we cannot afford Bernard, must be the alcohol!

Anyhow cheers Brendan you are doing okay mate! And Best of health to my fellow Bloggers!

See you all next year(-:

31 Dec 2013 21:00:33
Can we talk full-backs? I know we have issues in a few other positions (not least in the centre of defence), but it feels to me like the best way to strengthen the team at the moment would be by sorting out LB & RB positions. In today's game, these positions are absolutely critical and unfortunately we've been in a mess here all season.

The only regular starter, Glen Johnson, has been performing poorly - due primarily, I fear, to age slowing him down rather than a temporary loss of form or attitude. We've been really unfortunate with injuries to others, but I'm not sure any of the contenders have completely convinced:
- Enrique has suffered periodic dips in form (and Carra has alluded to problems with his positioning).
- I've actually been rather more impressed by Cissokho than some of the other posters on this site. I thought he played well against City and maybe just needs a decent injury-free run - but I accept he still needs to prove himself.
- I'm not quite sure what's going on with Kelly, but he hasn't looked too accomplished on the rare occasions he's got on.
- Flanno has been great at times when he's come in, but is still pretty raw and not the best going forward.
- The young ones (Wisdom, Robinson etc.) are clearly deemed not ready, so are out on loan or not in the first team squad.
- None of our main centre backs (Sakho, Agger, Skrtl, Toure) ever looks remotely comfortable when forced to shift to full-back.

Much as it would be great to bring in some star performers in attack, I think if we had a couple of reliable performers in the full-back positions, it could massively strengthen the team's cohesion and help paper over the cracks in midfield and centre of defence. I would therefore be much more excited by the prospect of signing one or two full-backs with real quality (Montoya? I have no idea).

What do others think our strategy should be here?

1. Johnsons form has nothing to do with age, its his attitude.
2. Enrique and Kelly have not been fully fit for a long time.
3. Cissokho hasn't impressed me at all, i'd rather play Brad Smith.
4.Id play Ryan McLoughlan against Oldham.

I think you make a very good point but we have some great fulls coming through and the club must be careful not to block there development after all they tend to harbour way more passion for the club than bought players plus they remain on lower wages for longer

Totally agreed. IMO full backs are in most priority.
A right full back and a mascherano kind of midfielder are all we need IMO

I do agree we shouldn't block the development of the young players coming through - and we do seem to have some good ones coming up in these positions. The problem is, I'm not sure any of them are ready yet. A RB would be my priority.

To push our chances of a top four finish we need to have a solid team for the next 6 months. That means a regular back four. Even if we buy 2 decent fullbacks in january it won't block younger players from developing as next season the youth will get their chance due to the increase in fixtures. What we do know is that currently none (except flanno) are ready yet and it is now that we need fullbacks.

Fabio Coentrao and Martin Montoya should be top of the list.

Red Rum

Firstly happy New Years! Secondly would like to give credit to flannagan! Never thought before this season he'd make it but put in very solid performances against Everton and spurs and is looking a capable fullback. But for every positive he highlights, it brings up a negative for GJ! I think GJ is actually a talented player but he annoys me to no end. He just seems to have lost interest or not care in the slightest. Hate to have a go at any player fortunate enough to wear a red jersey but the things he does to annoy me and all of them seem to be from laziness! Against Cardiff (I think) he was played through on goal and a terrible first touch stopped him from scoring, which for a FB a chance to score should be vital, and for defending he just seems to have lost interest. Don't see how after mid table obscurity the chance of fighting for a title doesn't motivate him! Hate to have a go but currently the only player at LFC I want out!

Coentrao.really?!?!?!? Have you watched him play?Or are you just thinking, ''he plays for Madrid, he must be good''

Agreed Johnson has not been performing. He just looks like he dodesn't want to be at the club any more. Any truth in that we rejected to renew and keep him at his current wage, hence the sulking?

Personally I want Johnson gone in the summer and a new right back brought in as Kelly is a centre back and injury worry, and wisdom doesn't understand the game at right back well enough.

31 Dec 2013 20:47:47
Happy new year edds, especially 001 and 002 and everyone.

I wish you's all good health and take nothing for granted folks, love and care for family and friends. Appreciate what you have because things can change in an instant. 2014 can be a great year for Liverpool. God bless

31 Dec 2013 20:37:45
I think we need posters like Osmo, he gives his opinion and it may be against the majority of other poster's but that's OK, it helps give some perspective to this site, agree or disagree with him that's OK too! I happen to agree with some of what he say's and disagree with other things he say's, I mean by that BR is human and will make mistakes, some of the players he brought in were mercenaries in my opinion, and some just could not hack it in the EPL, BR is doing his best, and we are an improved team no doubt, BR was not my choice because he lacked experience and I wanted a big name manager, but it did not happen, so get behind BR and back him 100%, if he fails it will not be through his lack of effort.

I can see some of his points but we are Liverpool, leave the pessimism to the other side of the park.

31 Dec 2013 20:13:29
Happy New Year lads. Here's to a hopefully stellar (and Red) 2014. Have a drink for me as I think I'll be staying in tonight plotting which pants I should name 'the lucky one' since my old one has failed me in the last two games ;).

31 Dec 2013 21:17:52
My lucky unwashed till we lose retro style 1978 European cup final shirt went in the wash after the chelski game but it shall be worn with pride crisp and clean to anfield tomorrow with my son to see the reds avenge their defeat to hull!
Here's to a reinvigorated lucky shirt!
Happy new year to Eds and reds everywhere, much love to all(in a manly sort of way of course!)
In Buck we trust!

31 Dec 2013 18:57:58
Just wishing all the Eds the very best for the new transfer window (and New Year), and hope you get through it emotionally unscathed!

and to readers of this wonderful site - RTFP means read the friggin' posts!

31 Dec 2013 18:09:06
happy new year to all fellow reds
eds wish you all the best great job on this site keep it up ynwa

31 Dec 2013 18:51:02
Ozone,

I struggle to comprehend your negativity towards Rodgers. I can only imagine that you were against him before he had managed a game and refuse to change your opinion.

This time last season we were in 10th place and 21 points adrift of 1st, this year it is 6 points. We have 11 more points than this time last year which was the gap from top 4 last year at the end of the season and all the top 7 bar United need to come to anfield. We have scored a staggering 84 goals this calendar year, more than any other club in Bpl and 29 of these have been by Suarez so clearly the rest of the team is contributing. We play great football and are building for the future, the progress is there for everyone to see.

To call yourself a supporter is nothing short of laughable given that you bring nothing but negativity to this site and have in fact taken delight in our failures as you seem to think it vindicates your opinion towards Rodgers.

Save your breath man, Ozone is one of those doom-mongers.

Reality son. Kenny would have done far better given another twelve months nd the pot Brendans squandered. Just explain to me Aspas, Cissoko, Aspas, Borini, Sahin, Illori. Fiddle around with the stats as much as you like kid. The facts are we've taken 5 points from a possible 18 from 6 of top 8 away. No European distractions and out the league cup early doors. Don't p, ay the 'they have to come to Anfield' card, as the same tems will beat us at Anfield whilst Rodgers utilises 80% of Kenny's team and leaves his signings out on loan or on the bench. He comes in 18 months ago brings in Allen, Borini, Sahin, drops Downing and Hendo for 6 months then puts them back in. This year he buys Alberto, Assiadi, Illori and Aspas. Three of them unless and Illoris missing in action. He takes Moses and Cisdoko on loan. Drops Cissoko and resorts to another Kenny find in Flannagan and now realises Sterlings better than Moses. Reportedly in for Salah and Tello whilst having Ibe in the background(who no doubt he'll resort to when he realises Salah and Tello can't cope with premier league demands). Brendan's a good youth coach, that's his level, he's not a good manager in my eyes.

£35 million Andy Carroll on one player and I was a supporter of Kenny and wanted him to stay. Puts your £40 million on all those players into perspective. As you say Ozone look at it objectively kid!

Coutinho, Allen, Sakho, Mingolet! 80% you say? I think only Henderson is the only player Kenny purchased, the rest were here or in Suarez case already to be purchased. More nonsense Ozone.

Reality? The reality is that Rodgers is cleaning up after kk's mess. For a start, you listed aspas twice. Cissoko and sahin were loans so costs are minimal. If you want to talk about squandered money how about downing, Carroll, Adam, Coates, Shelley That racks up 74mil.

You call us blind and that I am hiding behind statistics, here's another stat for you. You are the only person on this site who is against Rodgers, you alone.

Irish Rover. You know as well as I do, 35mill on Carroll wasn't how it was in reality. Torres did the dirty and it was a panic buy. Similar type scenario with Brendon when we were left with one striker for six months and ended up in the bottom half of the table for a while and got thumped 3 nil at west Brom first game of the season. Have you used your remote control yet kid?

Excuses excuses Ozone. There was a plethora of forwards he could have purchased and they didn't cost £35 million and wouldn't have been injured too. Throw Downing into the mix, what about Charlie Adam? Will I carry on? Its laughable that you call Flanno and Sterling as Kenny's players. Objective till the end Ozone.

Another one Coates? £7 million! As you say " missing in action". Comical

31 Dec 2013 19:58:23
Ozone doesn't know what a squad it. It needs to be 11 £25 million players or nothing!

31 Dec 2013 20:07:02
All the players you mention are players we either loaned or players who were cheap, something else you moan about.
We'll get a return on 9/10 of the players you mentioned, and around 90% of the investment i'd wager.
B.R won't ever drop as much money on rubbish as Kenny did. I love KK but he wasted loads of cash.
Where's the Carroll return? Downing? The two combined Covers Downings fee. Where were you after the spurs game?
Also, what was KK point tally second half of the season? Relegation form I do believe.

That's it ozone, your still sore bout Kenny getting the sack that's all. grow up mate.
Or your a troll who just happens to pop on here when results aren't going the way we would like.
Hope you find happiness in 2014 Ozone.

Carrol downing adam all shocking

Ozone what are ya doing to yourself?i do not wanna be abusive in any way but you seem lost for sense every club in england was laughing at Liverpool after commoli/kenny buys it was awful.give it a rest.your views are so wrong that the only conclusion is that your trying to stir it up.you repeatedly mud up your name on this site repeatedly.check your beard you got to big big piece of chicken in there.

I'll repeat Irish rover, have you pressed the remote control yet? I'm still waiting for your reply regarding Phil losing possession. I'm not interested in armchair stats from you lot. Brendan's a youth coach. He hasn't got a clue in the transfer market, he's academic. How can you lot justify Cissoko, Aspas, Sahin, alberto, Illori and Borini. Mig/ Reina different qualities. Sturridge and Sakho good buys. Allen £15 mill? There's far better water carriers out there at that price. The rest, Sh**e including Phil, to lightweight with no final ball. Inter knew it that's why he couldn't get it. Italians don't try to re-invent the game. Keep up the good work with your stats lads. You'll never re-invent the wheel.

After reading Ozone for a while it seems easy to see where he is coming from:
Dalglish = good
Anyone else = bad

Ozone the top line of our post sums you up. Kenny would not have got rid of Carroll. We would have had a 'lot of money' passenger. At least Sturridge scores plenty when he is fit.

Ozone Ill explain all the players you mentioned.
1. Aspas. Hard working, technically gifted Spanish forward who is a good finisher. Needs to bulk up, get stronger and will be a success. Michael Laudrup wants to sign him, He probably knows a little more than you.
2. Cissokho. We needed a left back. He was the best option available at the right price at the time.
3. Aspas again. Give him time. even Thierry Henry took a year.
4. Borini. One of the top U21 players for Italy, an eye for goal, Brendan has seen close up what he can do. He lost confidence because our shirt is one of the heaviest to wear. (possibly because of pessimists like you)
5.Sahin. Top player, wrong attitude. Wasnt happy with the position he was asked to play.
6.Ilori. One of the most highly rated young CB in Europe. If you knew the teams/coaches who tried to sign him, you would be amazed that we managed to sign him.
This year we did get Alberto, who will feature a lot more next season as he progresses and settles down. Assaidi was scouted before BR and was not his signing.
Salah would improve our squad dramatically, and Ibe needs another 12-18 months before he can become a fixture in the team.
Brendans a good coach full stop. Its down to the players whether old or young to take it on board.

Well at least tonight you have been found out for what you stand for Ozone. A bit of a mistic meg who knows Kenny would have done better given another year. A poster who has no come back or reasonable explaination for Kennys bad buys but happy to critisize Rodgers buys. You are a joke Ozone. You overall knowledge of football is limited at worst and naive at best. The sad thing being is that I don't think you are some young turk who could be excused for his silly posts. I would guess you would be 40 plus with your admiration of Kenny (as I do). Your new years resolution should be is try and be more objective. Happy new year Kid!

87red,

Costs are minimal on loans? The Sahin experience cost us near on £4mill.

Irish Rover,

'your knowledge of football is limited at worst and naive at best', this coming from a kid who thinks Chelsea's first goal came from some good interplay by their midfield.

Chiefs out, are you an LFC scout as if your are with your player overviews, I see why we've squandered £40 mill.

Aspas - lightweight, weak one dimensional load of rubbish who couldn't hit a barn door.

Borinin - as per above, struggling to old a regular pot at Sunderland.

Cissoko - just not built for the job of full back with them legs. Daydreamer constantly found out or ball watching.

Sahin - couldn't hack physical demands of EPL.

Ilori - didn't need him plus I think he's AWOL as no ones seen him since he arrived.

Alberto - is he a winger or is he an attacking central mid? Firstly he has no pace and has a stiff neck so his movements not right for a winger. He hasn't the strength, vision or technical requirements for the central role. So what does he do and why did we buy him?

Well I for one agree with Ozone. Bring back Kenny or Souness, Rafa or Roy; there again let's keep Brenda and let's waste another 20/25 million on dross. Bring on the Derby. COYB

Ozone,

Yes, costs on loans are minimal in comparison to the 70 odd mil kenny wasted. Everyone was so excited when we were on to sign sahin. This kid was player of the season in Germany at 20 years old before Real Madrid picked him up. He didn't work out but he was definitely worth a shot and by loaning him we didn't spend the 15 mil Madrid would have wanted to sign him permanently

Ozone, out of curiosity have you seen Sahin play for Dortmund over the last 18 months? He's been fantastic, I mean BRILLIANT. He was finding his feet at Liverpool, then got injured and we cancelled his loan.

31 Dec 2013 16:55:52
HAPPY NEW YEAR and best wishes for a healthy and prosperous 2014 to posters and Eds alike.
YNWA

Same to you Chris :0)

31 Dec 2013 16:37:40
Happy new year to all. ed & readers too can u all give me reliable sources for transfer rumors for twitter etc. plz. I love 2 read gossips. thanx.

31 Dec 2013 16:18:32
Happy New Year everyone!

Same to you AG :0)

31 Dec 2013 15:59:28
Gents and Eds,

Would like to genuinely wish you and your families a happy new year and hope you come a very close 2nd to my beloved Arsenal come may lol.

All the best for 2014.

Same to you DG
Have enjoyed your posts

Thanks Phooey,

Thanks for putting up with me and my love for Suarez lol

DG he will never move anywhere near London because his wife knows you are serious competition :)

Lol Chiefscout, you could be right there mate

31 Dec 2013 15:14:09
Wishing a happy New Years to all. Also, good luck to the Eds. Tomorrow is when the "joy" begins.

Happy new year to you my fellow red

31 Dec 2013 14:58:18
Would just like to post my thoughts on the current team.

Going forward, we are now one of the best teams in the league. Shown buy the goal tally for 2013 and having one of the best strikers in the world. We are a constant threat in most games and have begun to dominate possession and play the style I believe BR wants us to play. It is very attractive too, I have really enjoyed watching us play this season.

The middle of the park is still clearly an area we aren't fully complete. As good as Henderson has been, I don't think he is capable of being the midfielder we need. The same with Allen. However, they are, in my eyes, perfect squad players. They have quality to better the lower teams and cup games. Although the both seem to lack the pace, power and presence to beat the teams such as City and Chelsea.

The defence is also another area, despite the large amount of investment, looks rather venerable. Personally, I share the same opinion as Ed001 and believe Skrtel is a large part to this. We never look organised at set piece and would love to see Toure and Sakho play together. I have been VERY impressed with Flanaghan, he has really improved and always looked solid when playing. He seems to be addind an attacking dimension to his game too. However I will say this, I really wish that Johnson would just put in 100% He has the ability to be one of the best full backs in the league, but he never seems to try. He also makes rather poor decisions going forward and concedes possession too often. His laziness also contributes to his lack of positioning and drags other players (Lucas, Skrtel) out of position. I would like to see us play Kelly a little more, although I know his injury was a poor one and club want to protect him.

Just my thoughts so far, comments are always welcome.

I disagree only on Henderson and Allen. While I admit that they are not at the level of Yaya Toure, I think as a team, Allen and Henderson have been very effective and will only get better.

I agree with you with most of your opinions but I completely disagree with your opinions on Hendo. I think he can become one of the midfielders in the league with his attributes. BR said he was playing at 70% against Chelsea and you could tell because he was his usual self. Against city he was solid as our midfield and city's midfield seemed to kill each other off so he wasn't very noticeable. Allen is still pretty young and still has a chance to make it as a Liverpool player so I wouldn't write him off yet, but at the moment he seems best as a squad player.

Cannot agree on Johnson. Even if he
EVER puts 100% in - he just cannot defend well enough for the top of the table

While I agree they have been very good this season, I think they lack the quality to take us further. If you look at the other teams around us (City, Chelsea, Arsenel) They aren't quite as good as the likes of Ozil, Corzola, Silva, Toure, Mata, Oscar, Etc. I think I may have been a little harsh on them, but I still don't think they are the players to take us to where want to be.

I would also like to add that Henderson and Allen are both young. So have a chance to develop into top class players. Henderson has made fantastic progress too.

A red from nova scotia love it

31 Dec 2013 14:56:58
Happy new year to all ed's, reds and footie fans, may you celebrate and keep safe for 2014

Have a good 1 Simon!
Or as Edd would say "have a nifty time"

31 Dec 2013 14:35:43
Happy New Year to all my fellow reds and the Eds who do a fantastic job despite being unappreciated at times.

Just one rant if I may:

Jose Mourinho. Once a breath of fresh air but now an acrid smell of unmentionables. his attack on Suarez is too low class even for him. HE IS NOT SPECIAL! In Italy they saw through his BS because Italians are masters at playacting themselves (with respect), in Spain they saw through him too. He wanted the ManU job and his shameful behaviour and comments, almost begging for the job after Real beat ManU 'the best team lost etc. ) was too embarrassing for even him. Chelsea fans tend to forget that he 'cried' when he wasn't given the ManU job! But, he calls Chelsea 'home' and Chelsea fans adore him. Says a lot about Chelsea fans that do. the man is full of it and his comments about Suarez just proves my point. I am glad he is making such remarks as he is beginning to expose himself and the B.S. myth that he is special in any way. Spending millions and millions does not make you the special one. Ah forget the silly t--t!
Sorry everyone, Happy new year to all of you and here's hoping 2014 will be a great year for our GREAT club.
Love to all.

Completely agree, he made a big song and dance about players diving yet he has actively encouraged players to do it. here is a brief list of Moron-ho's favourite cheats and divers.

1) Drogba
2) Ronaldo
3) Robben
4) Joe Cole
5) Hazard
6) Oscar
7) Pepe
8) The Porto team of 2003/2004.

I could go on, but the point is he is a hypocrite of the highest order who talks out of his arse so much he has had to start feeding his food directly into his nipsy.

If he wants to know what special is then he should look at Shankly, Paisley, Busby, Stein, Rinus Michels and as much as it pains me to say it Ferguson.

All of the above were special, Moron-ho isn't fit enough to wipe there arses.

He will invariably be sacked and the Premier League will be a better place for it.

31 Dec 2013 14:26:40
Rodgers gives amazing pressers don't you think?

31 Dec 2013 13:56:14
Many of you describe Glen Johnson as good going forward, but not the best defender.

I would disagree. I think he is poor going forward and even worse defending. Our attacking style requires fullbacks to get beyond the opposing defenders and deliver a cross or pass from the wide positions. Why does Johnson take the ball and run at defenders then freeze up and give away possession? That means Skrtel has to cover for him Lucas gets dragged out of position and we have to try and survive an unnecessary attack from the opposition. Once or twice you can give him the benefit of the doubt but not almost every game for the past year or so.

Having said this, he is still seen as one of England's most reliable right backs and will probably be Hodgson's first choice at the world cup. Therefore, there will still be clubs interested in him and we should get what we can now and let him go.

Martin Montoya would fit in perfectly. He is young and will be available for a low fee due to his contract being up in the summer, so for me, It is a no brainer.

As for the other fullback position we have missed Enrique and his ability going forward, and we desperately need another top left back for that position as Cissokho hasn't been impressive.

As we know Rodgers and FSG want to build a young squad that is good enough to compete now and for many years to come. Therefore, the best left back currently available in the market is Fabio Coentraõ. He has barely kicked a ball this season and is looking for a new challenge away from Madrid. He is only 25 and fits our attacking style perfectly. For around £10m, again it is a no brainer.

Red Rum

31 Dec 2013 15:46:29
I've always thought people here were being too harsh on Jonno. Up until this season, he's always been okay defensively in terms of tracking, making covering runs, reading the danger etc. when he's actually been in position. So it's not so much that he always bad defensively, as much as you make a trade - You have the most attacking right back in the league, but he will get caught out of position more because he's so attack-minded. And Rafa, Kenny, Brendan and Roy have all seemed to be content to make that trade.

But he's undeniably having a poor season and both ends of the pitch. His defending, even when positioned defensively, has not been good enough, he's dribbled down blind alleys too often, and he's not delivered any telling contributions that I can remember in the opposition third. And with a natural winger in Sterling now re-established in the first team and Ibe potentially for the future, there's a question mark over whether we need to trade some defensive solidity to have Jonno's attacking instincts and ability to take people on anyway, even if he was in top form. Certainly if we had everyone fit, I'd like to see Flanno play at right back with Enrique at left back.

As for signing someone my ideal option would be Seamus Coleman, but that'll never happen. Haven't seen Montoya play so I can't comment on him.

I completely agree on Johnson!

31 Dec 2013 11:45:01
Hello Ed001 - You replied to a poster earlier that we are looking at Full-backs, CMs and Wingers and clearly Salah and Will Hughes are on the radar. Will Hughes feels like a 'one for the future' as does the already acquired Luis Alberto. Then of course we have the likes of Robinson on loan and Kelly on the bench (who when I first saw him I though 'potential future captain). I'm rambling. so my question; are these players we are looking for again 'ones for the future' or are they guys to help us to achieve top4 this season?

Also heard that there is a bit of an issue with Kelly attitude wise - any truth in this, or is his lack of game time just due to him being worked slowly back in after injury?

Once again, great site, thanks for your patience and your insight and happy new year.

{Ed001's Note - we are looking for both players for the future and ones to step in now and improve the team. The hope is to buy players who can improve the team and be for the future too, such as Salah.

As far as I am aware, there has been no issues with Kelly attitude wise, though he does want to play first team football. I keep getting told we are just being careful to ensure he doesn't suffer long term issues, as he is young and had a number of niggles.}

31 Dec 2013 11:52:12
According to , we're second favourites after the mancs for Ravel Morrison.

Have you heard any rumours, Eds?

Also, who reckons he'd be a good signing? Still young but has some PL experience and has been doing well for the hammers and England -21s. For the right money, could be a good addition.

Z

{Ed002's Note - I know nothing of it.}

Zeddicus
Regarding Ravel Morrison, forget it, the kids not worth the hassle.
You know why he was kicked out of Man U, for stealing a team mates watch after training. Rio was not happy and old red nose kicked him out.
Not the type of character we want at our club, I'm sure you'd agree.
Fantastic talent but not worth it in my opinion.

31 Dec 2013 11:31:34
I see the Tello rumours are being thrown about again. BR obviously likes the player. I'd put all my eggs in one basket and sort this defence out.
Our strikers are awesome and our midfield is very exciting to say the least. We score every game but the defence is all over the place. Hope to god (fowler) we sort it out this January. This team should be certain top 4!

Our midfield is still the same problem it was at the start of the season. It lacks the quality required to win the league in my opinion.

I taught our midfield was better than city when we played them against Chelsea we looked tired need to add to our team is all

I know what your saying. But I've not seen us being linked with any midfield improvements on what we've already got. If the opportunity to sign Juan Mata for instance came up,,, then I'd say definitely go for it

31 Dec 2013 09:40:29
To all My fellow Reds and the Eds. I wish you all a very happy and prosperous New Year.

Same to you Harry.all the best lad

And you Harry.

If you're lucky, your Ma might let you stay awake until 12 to see the big bright fireworks.

Same to you harry bud have a good one

Yes indeed, happy new year to all you posters out there and of course the eds who have to put up with a lot to keep this site running. You boys deserve a big drink. Its weight watchers for me in the new year. Six months of semi retirement and 8 weeks in Portugal has not done much for my waist line. Be good and stay safe. Cheers

* 'Arry Scouser was arrested in the early hours of New Year's day for breaching his a.s.b.o. *

You villainous toerag, have a good one. :)

31 Dec 2013 08:10:21
The stats of current top 8 against each other:

Arsenal 3W 2D 2L GF8 GA8 (4 Home 3 Away) 11 pts

Man City 6W 0D 1L GF26 GA8 (6 Home 1 Away) 18 pts

Chelsea 2W 3D 2L GF5 GA6 (2 Home 5 Away) 9 pts

Everton 3W 3D 1L GF10 GA9 (4 Home 3 Away) 12 pts

Liverpool 2W 2D 3L GF13 GA11 (1 Home 6 Away) 8 pts

Man Utd 1W 2D 4L GF4 GA9 (4 Home 3 Away) 5 pts

Tottenham 0W 3D 4L GF3 GA16 (4 Home 3 Away) 3 pts

Newcastle 3W 1D 3L GF8 GA10 (2 Home 5 Away) 9 points

I believe ours will improve with most of our home games against them yet to be played.

#YNWA

So by your reckoning that would put Everton 2nd. Getting worried yet?

Yeah Davey and Newcastle could be in a CL spot. See how these stats can be distorted?

He isn't saying these stats are gospel to the top for proceedings, he's just saying that it means we have a slight advantage in the 2nd half of season. Why the need to pick a post apart :/

Because blueboy is a total wind up merchant I reckon he's about 12-13 yrs old still pulling it because he can't get a lady friend.

Davey, we will start worrying about the small club in Walton when they come close to what we have achieved in the game!

But it will have to be your great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great grandchildren who can come back to Reds everywhere and gloat, nah who are we kiddin, IT WILL NEVER HAPPEN IN ANYONES LIFETIME!

FOREVER IN OUR SHADOW! Y.N.W.A.

31 Dec 2013 06:28:12
Is it just me or dose any one read Harry Scoucers posts and think jedward are writing them!

On a serious note, thoughts and prayers are with Michael Schumacher and his family at this difficult time YNWA. Get better soon.

31 Dec 2013 00:54:32
Anyone no why we are playing Everton on Tuesday the 28th? When we have no games on the Saturday or Sunday? Do u know if the dates going to be changed? Or do I need to book the night off work. Cheers

FA Cup weekend mate all prem games are on Tuesday and Wednesday.

31 Dec 2013 11:29:57
that will prob mean everton will have a break that weekend.