Liverpool Banter Archive July 04 2014

04 Jul 2014 23:40:21
With rumours of Real Madrid getting Kroos, is Asier Illarramendi available? If so, what price and are Liverpool interested?
Also, Santos player, Gabriel, do you rate him? Who's interested and what price?

{Ed002's Note - There is no interest from LFC.}

04 Jul 2014 23:06:31
I for one will be gutted to see Suarez regardless of the bites he got us back in the champions league, you can all be self righteous as much as you want and yes he's dragged our name through the mud but getting us to within a whisker of the premier league title and back in the champions league he could be Rolf Harris for all I care! We'll maybe not but unless we get Sanchez to soften the blow I can't see us getting anywhere near last season simple as that! Que all the delusional supporters.

Gibbo, this time last year no-one, except Kolo, thought we would challenge for the title.
Lets just accept it's an unknown, with it without Suarez.

I think you are an arse to bring a man who has been charged with sex crimes onto this page, think about what you are saying.

I do see your point about replacing his quality as I have been sharing your concerns but I think we all accept he needs to go this time, I think that's all there is to it really. I just really worry hearing names like 31 year old Huntelaar being mentioned as a potential replacement or even the suggestion that he has already been replaced with Lambert & Lallana.

The real problem is, it is a near impossible to task to replace a player of his talent because he is one of the top 3 players in the world and players with his ability are not available in abundance. However Sanchez appears to be the ready made replacement yet so frustratingly reports suggest he prefers Arsenal. It's an unfortunate situation that we have found ourselves in, essentially being forced to sell our best player as a result of his own actions and I share your concern in the lack of alternatives of the right quality available but one that we have to trust BR & FSG have fully planned for and will do all in their power to do what is best for the club.

Suarez is but one member of the team. Good job rubbishing the other 10 on the pitch though, after all they did nothing and it was all Suarez.

Last 17 games of last season, Suarez had 9 goals. Of those, 3 were against Cardiff, leaving him with 6 in 16. Sterling had as many as Suarez in that patch, Sturridge had 12. So tell me some more about how Suarez is to be credited with our performance? He was good, no doubt, particularly in the first 16 back from his Ivanovic ban, but neglecting or diminishing the importance of the likes of Henderson, Sturridge, Sterling and the rest is just ridiculous.

Look RDL you make a good point that Suarez wasn't solely responsible for our season last year, but he is world class. I'm not saying we shouldn't sell him b/c he clearly doesn't want to be here, but there was a reason that people especially Stevie were praising him last year. Defenses are so aware and frightened of him that he allows everyone else more time, space, and most importantly confidence. Look at the games w/o him when we were holding on 1-0. That being said he can be replaced, we just need someone with genuine class. The players we have signed so far aren't of the same ilk, and we risk the "Bale effect" if we cannot get someone of a similar quality with the sale money

Here, here to all the other posters. There's only one delusional poster here OP. He's already got himself banned for 4 months and the new season hasn't even started yet!

Learn to support the club, pal!

Completely agree RDL well over half of Suarez's goals were scored against the bottom 4 teams in the league. He can't up his game against the big boys. I don't mind this because Sturridge can, and Suarez just made any game against lesser opposition a dead cert and saved us dropping silly points. I don't think he'll be as hard to replace as Torres though because Torres scored game winning goals. Not a hattrick in a 6-0 demolition of Norwich etc That we'd have won regardless.

If it means we come in 3rd next season with 3 less points, I think I would be okay with the Bale effect, honestly. Their season really wasn't so bad all things considered.

I appreciate Suarez was an important piece of the puzzle, I just don't think he was the whole puzzle.

Suarez's first season and a half were not great, to be polite about it (11 goals with 138 shots in 11/12 can hardly be considered world class). We brought in new players (Sturridge and Coutinho), others stepped up their game (Henderson, Sterling), and we changed tactics which allowed us to see more goals at both ends of the pitch.

All of these things combined with Suarez to take us from 6th, 8th, and 7th with Suarez to 2nd with him. I appreciate Suarez creates space for others, but equally the likes of Sturridge, Sterling, and those late runs by Henderson free up space for Suarez as well.

05 Jul 2014 08:26:39
Reusch chill your bean his name is any paper you turn to at the moment so if your that offended by his name then walk around with your eyes closed for the next two months. really mate is was a joke get over it! RDL I'm not taking anything away from the team it minus Saurez's 30 odd goals would we still of finished were we did? I think not my friend! And yes he mostly never performed against top 4 teams with his goals but how many seasons did we used to give away points to lower teams we should have beat? It's not rocket science take away his 31 goals and we wouldn't have archived what we did last season fact!

04 Jul 2014 23:00:35
Don't know if it's called "match of the day fever" or what, but every time I watch James Rodriguez play he has been something else. If only.

Red Rum

04 Jul 2014 23:33:26
Cant agree more Red Rum, this boy have everything technique , pace , tenacity and passion. I would n't mind spending all of Suarez fee on getting him, I think he can be one of the all time best one day

04 Jul 2014 22:30:30
It's been suggested the deal with Barca is complete, 75 million euros or cash plus player, if we can agree a contract with an unnamed player! Any insight eds?

{Ed002's Note - RTP.}

04 Jul 2014 23:08:30
Nothing has changed as in nobody knows what's going on!

04 Jul 2014 21:15:38
Eds, there are rumours circulating that Ajax may be entitled to 5% of the fee. Do you know anything about this or do you think it unlikely?

Cheers

{Ed002's Note - We don't discuss money.}

04 Jul 2014 22:05:54
Eds

Any chance one of you could give us an update on who you believe Liverpool might look towards replacing suarez with!

Sanchez is more an attacking winger than a striker, or do you think lambert is the replacement? And the money will be invested in other areas?

Love reading your views, rather than people who are "in the know" because a lot of the time its a keyboard warrior with twitter lol

Thanks

{Ed001's Note - the likelihood is that we will look to add more quality wide, Sanchez is one option, rather than another out and out striker.}

Lallana, Can, Lambert, Lovren, Ogili, Shaqiri and a left back. Business done. Lallana Luis replacement. Mig, left back, Sakho, Lovren, Flanno, Gerrard, Hendo, Cout, Lallana, Sturridge, sterling. Strengthened squad, weakened first 11.

04 Jul 2014 23:41:42
Lallana Luis replacement
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joke? if not god help us, and I am one of those that think Lalla is a good player

Do you think Americans would authorise a £25 mill bench warmer. Think about the economics.

Ozone, Sakho had a lot of bench time last season as has Joe Allen.

04 Jul 2014 22:20:44
Though some of us might not be ecstatic with the departure of Luis or his fee, I hope that the club spend their money wisely. Buying the right players now is key. Also as good as lovren is there is no way the saints will let him go cheap, there are alternatives out there.

04 Jul 2014 21:58:58
Fernando Torres any one!!!

Joke b4 I get a verbal beating!

Rather have Sean Dundee

Rather bring Ian Rush out of retirement.

I'd take a punt of El Niño at £10million

04 Jul 2014 22:58:17
Haha are you his agent? Anyone, please, anyone?

Fowlers still banging them in, in the legends tournaments! Haha

04 Jul 2014 21:23:01
With suarez almost gone is there any interest in Drmic? And is cuadrado still a possibility?

Just trying to think of alternatives to Sanchez and shaqiri. Cheers!

05 Jul 2014 04:39:13
Drmic moved to bayer Leverkusen this summer I think

04 Jul 2014 21:01:36
With Suarez gone Liverpool are looking to buy 2 players with BPL experience one is a winger from West Ham called Stewart Downing and the other also plays for West Ham and his name is Andy Carroll.

04 Jul 2014 20:55:44
Liverpool to get drew against Barcelona in the Champions League group stage.

04 Jul 2014 21:14:51
Saurezs ban to be halved when he joins barcelona .

04 Jul 2014 21:23:20
Suarez to be fed paella before every match

Who is this Paella? Are we linked with him? Is there a profile on him? COME ON BR AND THE BOARD - PULL YOUR FINGER OUT - WE NEED TO SIGN THIS PAELLA AND I THINK A BID OF £25 MILLION SHOULD BE ABOUT RIGHT AND IF YOU DON'T BID THAT THEN YOU ARE ALL MUPPETS.

Al dente hopefully!

04 Jul 2014 20:28:42
Tomorrows headline news. Suarez bites doctor after grabbed and asked to cough during medical.

04 Jul 2014 17:02:08
Afternoon Ed any idea what the future holds for Besic, he looks like a very decent CB

{Ed001's Note - the Bosnian holding midfielder that kicked lumps out of every opposition player within 20 yards and kept losing his head? There is some interest in him, if that is the one you mean, from English teams, but West Ham and Leicester are the teams I know of, I would think he has a lot more interest. He does look like he can be a good player if he can calm himself.}

Thanks Ed, I thought I saw something in him but I didn't see a lot of him so maybe I was actually guilty of motd fever lol

{Ed001's Note - he does look decent on the ball, he positions himself well, but he was so over excited and rash it was a shock he didn't get a red card. I would like to see more of him, there were signs of real quality about some of his play, then he would throw himself in to a ridiculous challenge. If calmed down I think he would add something to most teams.}

04 Jul 2014 20:09:00
Hi Eds. Is true that all the defenders in Spain have to get Tetanus and Rabies shots now that Suarez is coming? But real question is when the docs do a medical on someone before the sign, is a psych evaluation part of the examine or purely a physical?

{Ed002's Note - Just a medical - a grab and cough.}

04 Jul 2014 19:59:35
Don't you think it will be interesting to see how things will pan out with Suarez, messi, and Neymar I just see it as a recipe for disaster. What do you all think?

04 Jul 2014 20:27:26
If all three can keep their egos in check they will be lethal. Can they though? I'm not so sure.

Yes, a disaster for teams playing Barca

04 Jul 2014 20:48:39
We will soon find out. A few months back he said he fancied staying at Liverpool because the dressing room was together as one and no one person thought they were better then another or was in charge. Then he chooses to move to Messi FC. The lad talks out of his backside. We were only ever a stepping stone I am sorry to say.

04 Jul 2014 19:53:24
Candreva Ser are reporting that Suarez deal has been done for straight cash.

{Ed002's Note - It will be cheque not cash.}

04 Jul 2014 20:28:19
Or just an I.O.U probably

Oh ed, you're a legend. I worship you.

04 Jul 2014 21:13:45
As opposed to the normal bendy stuff?? :-)

More like a bank transfer.

Or a comedy BIG cheque.

04 Jul 2014 19:39:57
Talk all over the place that Barca have agreed a £63m deal? I know the Eds are sick of money talk, I am too. Surely this a very low amount. Maybe, just maybe it's a smaller fee so that Sanchez could come the other way in a separate deal?

Or am I putting 2 + 2 together and coming up with 10?

{Ed002's Note - Why are you surprised at the price? This is why we don't discuss money.}

I suspect people are going to be very unhappy when they see what we end up with for him.

If he stays, and there is one more incident, what will his transfer value be, after a one or two year ban? Maybe O?

We have made near a 40 million profit on him.

Time to take the money and move on.

Probably because Moorhead went to PSG for £50 mill.

04 Jul 2014 22:03:07
It's just wishful thinking on my part Ed, it's a fair price in the end. If that's what it turns out to be, we've made £40m profit!

04 Jul 2014 19:23:09
Hi eds and reds,

Just to start some friendly banter, which ed is your favourite, obviously the eds are not allowed to get involved as they would pick themselves.

Im struggling to decide between Ed001 player knowledge and assessments or Ed002 transfer knowledge and witty humour.

Also massive respect to the other EDS.

Hope you post this Eds

Thanks.

{Ed001's Note - pffffft I nearly edited that to say 'Clearly Ed001 is head and shoulders above the rest' but I thought it was so obvious that I am sure everyone else will point it out for me!}

Ed1 definitely more polite and patient. No offence ed2!!

{Ed002's Note - None taken. You know that Ed001 has one foot covered in thick black hair and one for covered in thick ginger hair?}

Post it on the other page Armchair fan, and I'll give it the edit the Ed01 was tempted with. ;)

05 Jul 2014 06:20:24
got to be ed001 for lfc passion Ed002 for knowledge and Ed0025 for hatred of all things lfc but tbf he's ok and will take time to answer or take p*** but if I had to pick 1 got to be 001 fellow red not the only reason but good enough

05 Jul 2014 08:28:04
I think it's fair to say, that Ed002 will give it to you straight, and gets highly pissed at constant multiple duplicate questions. Ed001 is more laid back but will also give it to you straight if you act a person

My point is, whether it's 001 or 002 or 00whatever, these guys do this in their own time, and they do it for us

They are not here to be abused, so before you post something in future aimed at one of the Eds, just have a little think about what they do and why this and many other supporters sites are here.Thanks Eds

04 Jul 2014 19:05:00
What do you LFC fans think of Sakho? Always looks suspect to a costly error whenever I have watched him.

Lawro said the exact same thing on motd and implied it he went missing in the palace game I like sakho think he will be great just takes time to adjust to the pace of the premier league

Ú.Speakin the truth aul chum

Seconds after slating him he made a great block. Amid the Varane love-in he unfortunately got bullied and cost France a place in the semis. All Sakhos fault of course. Because if Mourinho says Varane is the best young defender in the universe commentators must repeat it several times a game.

04 Jul 2014 20:51:40
He has good skill on the ball. I think it's just that he looks a bit sketchy due to being a monster. He has made the odd blooper tho. Hopefully he cuts them out.

Maybe I'm not paying enough attention because he looks completely uncomfortable when in possession. A monster he is but he needs to be more than that to succeed in BRs format

I do agree he has an awkward style of play. It doesn't however hinder his effectiveness although he looks awkward I feel he is quite good on the ball and rarely surrenders possesion.
Jack!

Relax, it's not like he was the only french player to give a stray pass.

He is actually quite good with the ball but knowing that doesn't stop me getting tense because he still looks awkward

04 Jul 2014 18:51:19
63m for suarez?? surely not?i dint mind him leaving but thought wed get more than that!if its true of course

Could be 63mill and further money in clauses such as goals scored league won champ league success or it could be 63 and us lfc fans value him way more than others especially with his penchant for trying to take chunks out of others question is do ajax have a % clause like was reported a few weeks ago

{Ed002's Note - Just forget all of the money, it only causes grief.}

£60m plus Sanchez is the deal

04 Jul 2014 23:39:26
£60m plus Sanchez is the deal
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No it is n't

04 Jul 2014 18:47:25
Suarez to barca 5 year contract 75million euro' balague has tweeted
Oh dear, seems like barca have got a bargain ay our exspense yey we buy players for excessive money

05 Jul 2014 07:34:44
Assuming that's true, then Liverpool did very well, and whatever value Liverpool have lost is only down to Suarez's actions.

I am glad to see the back of him.

04 Jul 2014 18:00:57
Hi ed
I would really be not so happy if we replace suarez with hunterllan(spelling) I would like it to be higuain, lukaku please not hunterllan(spelling)
Thanks ed

I'm guessing you've never even seen him play considering your spelling of his name is so drastically wrong.

My spelling are wrong but will ask u do u want hunterllan(spelling) my watching of game has nothing to do with my spellings

04 Jul 2014 17:04:35
Am I the only one who hates Jonathan Pearce commentating. Bloody terrible.

Nope not just you I have always hated his voice.

Me too. It's a voice that goes right through me.

Both channels commentary has been terrible.

I find that it is a familiar voice, reminds me of the glory that was Robot Wars.

04 Jul 2014 18:24:28
Yeah hate his commentary he should have stuck to robot wars.

04 Jul 2014 18:48:50
He's one of the worst commentators going and his side kick Lawrenson is equally rubbish.

04 Jul 2014 19:05:56
Coupled with Mark Lawrenson is the worst combination ever. Boring as hell.

I've loved his commentary since robot wars

04 Jul 2014 16:56:56
Just watched transformers and there was a standard chartered logo on screen for about a second from a city flyover shot

not really news, or interesting but Liverpool related so why not lol

In a George Ezra music video someone has a Liverpool scarf.

Was the movie good and worth seeing?

Its alright. its a transformers movie - go into it with an open mind, its looong that's the only problem

There was a Liverpool game in iron man 2 from memory as well

04 Jul 2014 12:55:17
Eds, what's the latest on origi? Lots of talk a few days ago but all quiet now. Was it a real rumours and its quiet because of the world cup? Or was it just speculation? He looks a great talent for 19. I would love to see us sign him.

{Ed002's Note - there is nothing new.}

04 Jul 2014 16:13:13
Hi eds and readers, does anyone know if the club have replaced the youth staff that recently departed?
Thanks

04 Jul 2014 15:41:31
I see people keep talking up how much they'd love us to sign shaqiri. I admittedly have only seen him play in half a dozen games since his move to Bayern but I don't see him as the quality we need.
He seems very inconsistent throughout a game and certainly would not be classes as a wide player as he loves to have a free role, drifting across into the middle more often than not.
When he plays well he has quality but for me, with someone as consistent as Luis leaving, we need 2 quality, consistent replacements. Obviously Sanchez would be one if attainable (I'd like Pedro too- not as good as Sanchez but he is very clinical at finishing, makes very clever ribs behind a defense, has electric pace and is good with both feet) but I really struggle to see other available players who make the grade. Perhaps firmino, volland, draxler, lacazette, but in all honesty I don't know much about them and worry they may be flavones of the summer, a la matias Suarez a few seasons ago.
What do you guys think?

I'd love Sanchez here; as for your request for a second player then I'll leave that up to Brendan and the scouts; can't say I've seen enough of anyone player to say yeap that's the one for us (seen lots of v good players just not on a consistent basis).

I remember last season thinking Moses would be the answer; Ed's say he is poor (just as he has about Pedro); Moses scores on his debut - I'm thinking maybe the Ed was wrong. but Ed was right.

If/when Suarez leaves - if we could get Sanchez, Lovren and Rojo/Moreno and shift some players that are unlikely to play then I think we would've had a successful window and then we can maybe add one or two quality players year on year there after.

Imagine Sturridge up top and 3 players behind in support who can all interchange positions easily. Sanchez, shaquiri and sterling can all do that. SASASAS if you like.

I agree Hoola, I think lovren and Moreno/rojo would be great additions, that added to lallana and hopefully Sanchez, I'd be pretty delighted. I do feel we would still be a forward short. We all know we were looking for a wide player hopefully in addition to lallana, so I feel that Sanchez replacing Suarez (not exactly like for like) that Sanchez could be that wide forward and perhaps bring in another versatile, quality player in that front 3.
As for outgoings, I think for their own careers Agger, Aspas, reina, Enrique and possibly borini may find better opportunities elsewhere.
I'd like to keep Lucas as I think he is incredible on form and perhaps if we got a decent offer for joe Allen, I'd be tempted to allow him to leave.
Also like everyone if GJ were to leave I wouldn't be too upset (perhaps try replace him with the highly rated serge aurier?!)

04 Jul 2014 15:22:31
Depending on how much moneys comes for suarez I for one would be happy for some of it to go back into the club to try and erradicate loses and stabalize the weekly lose the eds say we are having.

Spending and buying is fun. but long term stability is the responsible thing to do right?

04 Jul 2014 16:24:15
I sort of agree Tristan.

I think this is the summer (after securing 2nd and CL football) to ensure we buy quality players that will improve the team and allow us to compete next season.

It is important that we keep getting CL football and if we can win the league then what a season.

Suarez's fee by the sound of it will not all come to us this transfer window; but having a prudent view on spending is sensible but looking at the players around the 1st team and the players bought and potentially we would buy (players mentioned by Ed's or Macca not the press) then I think we would have an amazing team for a number of years.

04 Jul 2014 15:03:12
If you swap Suarez for Sanchez and factor in all the signings we have made already, the squad already looks better than last years. Add lovren and one of rojo, Moreno or Bertrand and the squad will be even better with loads more depth.

Agree Mikey - just responded to a post above with similar names on it.

Strength / better players in nearly all positions.

04 Jul 2014 14:31:46
Do you guys really think that Lovren is worth 18 to 20 million?

No way. He was bought for 8m so he`s now worth over double that. Doesn`t make sense.

Nope, Saints are really milking us this window.
However, didn't we pay £18m for Sakho?

I think I can't think of many others that would be better in that price range. Howedes maybe?

I think there are very few players in todays game that actually represent value for money. He has just had a very good season in the Premier League and has a few teams interested in him. I don't think he's worth the money but I do hope we pay it for him. The thought of Lovren and Sakho at centre back is frightening they could form one hell of a partnership. Be interesting to see who moves on if we manage to sign him.
Jack!

04 Jul 2014 15:51:38
What the Saints paid for him is irrelevant, its all about what his current value is and he's proven himself in EPL now, and excelled well I might add.

The question is to what extent will Liverpool will go to compensate the Saints for his services as his their asset after all.

I don't rememberer seeing a player of his style in recent EPL seasons, he is very quick, agile, controlled, balanced with impressive first touch and dribbling skill to boot for a defender.

Having watched him avidly, in my humble view he's a perfect fit for how Liverpool play.

I have to say I was surprised by the size of our bid, 20,000,000 is for southampton to replace him and make a big profit. I am surprised they rejected it.

His price is dependant on what Southampton are willing to let him go for (lost 3 first teamers already, 2 to us)
And what Liverpool are willing to pay for him. (We need a defensive leader to shore up a defence that leaked 50 goals and possibly lost us our first title in like forever)
So yeah I would say 20m is about right for a brilliant player like him that we really need and the saints really don't want to lose.

04 Jul 2014 18:23:39
Is anyone worth 18m? It's dictated by the selling and buying club.

04 Jul 2014 14:13:39
It's Dejan Lovren's b'day tomorrow.

Tom Clarke (Liverpool Echo work experience lad) is urging us "to make the Croat feel welcomed by Liverpool fans by wishing him happy birthday, through his personal Twitter account: @DejanLovren05."

Does Tom know something we don't?

04 Jul 2014 14:37:06
No he doesn't.

04 Jul 2014 16:21:23
Maybe he's thinking a bit of love can go a long way.

04 Jul 2014 14:00:22
LFC are doing a Spurs-like blanket buying spree, and we won't know until several games into the new season what kind of real new quality we have, or otherwise of course.

LS has let us all down again, not to mention his family and the whole of football, but clubs who want the best world class players are still wanting to snap him up. We are letting our own only real world class player leave, not that I disagree with this, but we are certainly not replacing with the same level of player - or as near to the same level as we can get.

KBL

04 Jul 2014 14:26:18
We are not "letting him leave" per say. We really don't have a choice anymore. I wish people would understand the risk of keeping him.

As for the same level of player statement, Suarez, like Torres were not at the level they were before they signed for LFC. Besides, there aren't a lot of players of similar calibre lying around either.

Spurs bought seven players with no premier league experience, all be it they came with high reputations nearly all came from inferior leagues. Where as so far we've bought two players who have performed well in the prem for the last 2 years and a young player from one of the only leagues which can claim to be stronger. Not saying they're going to definitely be a success but don't think we'll finish 6th. Besides spurs went from 5th to 6th if we finish 3rd I won't be complaining

We are loosing one player who is more trouble than worth and we have added three good players already. thankfully we are not a one man team

Didn't spurs lose 1 player and buy 7 or 8; just because we are buying doen't mean there will not be a few going out the door (if I have quoted the Ed's and depending on buyers then Reina, Enrique, Agger or Skrtel, Aspas could go and Alberto is already confirmed as going on loan.

More trading up than blanket approach IMO.

Why are we buying blankets?

It's roasting in uk at moment.

Buy the blankets in the January window FFS!

04 Jul 2014 13:27:24
Hi fellow lfc fans and eds-
Just wanted to say I'm v. glad reina is staying for competition with mignolet, improving them both and at any one time we will have probably the best back up keeper in the world. I was wondering what everyone's views were.
Thanks, and please do reply

Reina been a great servant for the club, but he needs to go. His wages are too high to be competition with Mignolet and frankly I don't think he is good enough anymore. His last few years at the club showed that.

Fantastic distribution but his decision making and shot stopping are suspect. Mignolet has a ways to improve but I'd rather we stuck with him, he is an excellent shot stopper but has to improve in other areas.

04 Jul 2014 14:28:07
Not for me. He is on wages only bettered by Gerrard and Suarez at LFC and he will be a 2nd choice 'keeper. Not the smartest move by the player or the club if he stays.

I still think he will leave.

IK but the money isn't coming out of our pockets and i'm talking about improving both keepers-and who knows? Maybe he'll be first choice

He needs to go. BR has made it clear since last year that Pepe is the past. He`s only staying so he can keep getting his VERY high wages. IMO, he`s not interested in fighting for his place and keeping him will only make Migs more uncomfortable due to his fragile confidence that needs to be reinforced with support from everyone and not from some has-been who`s past his expiration date. He wanted to work for the "best manager in the world" so he should go to Napoli and leave us alone.

04 Jul 2014 16:22:35
Really? The money does come out of our pockets too Stevens.

04 Jul 2014 11:52:57
Happy Friday all. I can't wait for the season to start, and I'm excited about returning to the Champions League. Hoping to see some more of our promising, younger Squad members and Academy talent given a chance this year, especially given the season Sterling has just had as an example. Posters or Ed's, who are you tipping to shine?

P.s. Keep up the good work Ed's, and have a great weekend.

{Ed001's Note - Teixeira and Smith.}

Cheers Ed001, agree on Teixeira, looks a real prospect. Not seen Smith much for one reason or another. I'd like to see Ibe string a few games together in the 1st Team.

I 100% agree Ed. However I'd also add Ibe to that list if he stays with us and doesn't go on loan.

Whats your opinion on Paez, Pelosi, Peterson, McLaughlin and Dunn? They are all at the make or break age in my opinion and I rate them all, particularly McLaughlin

{Ed001's Note - I like them all, but can only see McLaughlin making it out of them.}

Hopefully they get a chance in the first team, Teixeira can't go out on loan he is on his last year contract wise so needs to earn a new deal.

That'd be a shame though not a suprise Ed. I hope Dunn and Pelosi at least get a chance. Pre-injury Pelosi was outstanding!

You not seen Dunn play then EMS? I got high hopes for that boy my friend.

04 Jul 2014 13:16:27
Ed, do you think Chirivella and Rossiter are on course to make it to the first team squad in a couple of years? If so, will they be likely to compete with Henderson and Can for central midfield positions?

{Ed001's Note - might take a bit longer than that, but yes, both do look like they have every chance of making it at Liverpool.}

04 Jul 2014 14:53:15
Same as that Alfie lad

In your opinion is Ibe included in there with Smith and Teixeira?

{Ed001's Note - no, I expect him to go out on loan next season, so it would be the one after before he can shine.}

04 Jul 2014 11:27:54
I'm sure if we offer Sanchez the same wages as Suarez he will prefer to come to Liverpool than Arsenal.

04 Jul 2014 13:04:00
Why would we do that?

04 Jul 2014 13:58:05
How about double or nothing?

I personally think we should relocate the club to a London borough in order to attract him.

04 Jul 2014 10:24:02
Ed001, want to know, if truly sanchez does not want to join Liverpool, we would have ended our interest by now and not be locked in negotiations with his agent. Thanks

{Ed001's Note - no one knows if he wants to join or even if we are willing to accept him in part exchange anyway.}

04 Jul 2014 09:58:51
If Sanchez really favours Arsenal, then just show him the first 20 minutes of their match at Anfield last season. I'm sure that'll change his mind!

Cheers

Maybe someone can do a "Sanchez welcome to arsenal" vid on YouTube with that first 20 mins and send it to his twitter or whatever.

I was thinking that, just blur out suarezs face, he doesn't even score anyway

It will be a geographical decision.

Innit. .

Haha nice one

Lets face it, if Sanchez would rather go to Arsenal than Liverpool Football Club, then I say good luck to him. He is not what Liverpool need if he does not understand what Liverpool Football Club are
I personally think it is all 'paper talk' as Liverpool have only just been given permission to talk to him

It is not Arsenal but the fact is it is LONDON that he prefer's.

vrcomp
Y.N.W.A.

04 Jul 2014 12:28:48
Supposedly there are some fancy hairdressers situated in London.

I've read that he's more likely to sign for a manager than he is a specific club. So, if that's true, he's picking Wenger - not Arsenal, as such.

04 Jul 2014 13:48:18
i really think some supporters need to look at another clubs history before making comments and judgements,even "the kop" much beloved by "scousers" was arsenals before any other english club.like it or not,arsenals history is second to none their shirts have been copied by several european clubs and there are infact another 2 arsenals one in poland and one in south america named in recognition of the help they recieved from AFC.as I've said,like it or not very few clubs can match arsenal long history and tradition

04 Jul 2014 14:29:44
The word, no doubt, every major club in England, and Europe for that matter have immense history. and every fan is obsessed with his/her team. and if any fan ends up being more obsesses with another team's activities/history/fans, then that individual should give thought and reconsider his/her support.

Therefor, if a proud Liverpool supporter doesn't see (or want to see) a reason for a player such as Sanchez choosing another team over his, then that's just part of being a fan. And I would guess there some avid Arsenal fans thinking and stating the opposite.

The fun of being a fan is partly to suspend logic, and we all do it, maybe some do it more than others, and right now us Liverpool supporters are more guilty of, and as always, these moods fluctuate and change with the times.

So ease up mate!

:)

The Word, what do you mean by;
even "the kop" much beloved by "scousers" was arsenals before any other english club?
Cheers

Well if he loves London, he can always join Spurs Lol. Seriously, I`d love Sanchez and would be chuffed to tiny bits if we got him. But if he prefers Arsenal then so be it. But it is only right to show him last season`s route at Anfield so he`ll know what he`s in for when he comes here.

04 Jul 2014 16:03:30
alanhuyton.the kop was named in tribute to a battle during the boer war in which a company of british soldiers lost thier lives.the battle took place on a hill called "spein kop" arsenal where the first club to re-name a stand in memorial/honour,then some other clubs followed suit including LFC

04 Jul 2014 09:02:33
a question for any eds if surarez leaves do you think we might bid for ashley williams of swansea as he wrote in he's book about luis maybe a cheaper alt to lovern
cheers gazza0000

{Ed001's Note - no.}

Why would you want to buy a player just because he is cheaper?

04 Jul 2014 09:29:55
Ashley leave this page now.

Why would you want to buy a player just because he is cheaper?

Why not he is cappable of doing a job and wouldn't cost a lot any way I wasonly asking keep your pants on

Hes Cheaper because he's worse

You mostly get what you pay for which in this case, will be sh***t if we get Williams.

04 Jul 2014 08:46:00
Morning Eds,

Any updates yet regarding Tiago Ilori? Is he staying going? I personally think he is a class act and is exactly what we would need at the back. Pace, Power and is a baller.

{Ed001's Note - he is still likely to get a chance in preseason mate.}

Sounds good cheers Ed001

04 Jul 2014 10:36:05
Hope so Ed!!

04 Jul 2014 08:17:19
Hi Macca and all the eds hope your all well. Thanks for all your info and hard work to keep us up to date.
Is there anything new happening within the club that you know which the supporters would love to know?
Cheers

04 Jul 2014 09:44:28
Apparently Ian Ayre is interested in a Brazilian. Brendan is reportedly a fan of well groomed men & is very excited about the procedure.

04 Jul 2014 09:44:28
Apparently Ian Ayre is interested in a Brazilian. Brendan is reportedly a fan of well groomed men & is very excited about the procedure.

Why would Ayre need a Brazillian? We already have John Lennon airport for all incomings.

Also, (although harsh on Ayre!) if he's after a Brazillian, we'd better expect an incoming Estonian.

04 Jul 2014 07:32:58
If we don't get Sanchez (which is looking less likely by the day) heres what I think we should do with the 80mil we receive. Unfortunately this idea isn't gathered from rumours, more just my personal preference based on things nobody has really commented on before to bring a different look at things.

Sturridge will be our main man next season, no doubt about that. Sterling will continue to play with hopefully the back up of Jordan Ibe. How about trying to sign Reus with the money we get (after all the money we get is enough to sign nearly any player should they want to come here like). A front three of Reus Sturridge and Sterling, how quick would that be!

I would then try and sign Hummels or Varane to partners Sakho at CB. And use the remaining money to meet Sevillas demands for Moreno, and to get Origi (and send him back on loan as reported). I think that could be quite smart buisness and solve many of our problems.

Again just purely hypothetical and more Football Manager based haha, but why not when we will have enough money to do so!

04 Jul 2014 08:30:29
You do realize we have already spend over £40 million! I would think that a large portion of the "Suarez money" has already been spend on Can, Lallana and Lambert.

Ibe will be going on loan by the looks of it and there is no chance of Reus, Hummel or Varane.

Origi perhaps can be looked into if Borini leaves and Moreno deal is dead. I cannot see us going back for him.

Di Maria would be an excellent buy

You do realise we had umoney to spend regardless of suarez sale belived to be around 60mill

04 Jul 2014 09:37:17
But I realize that £60 miillion is just a random number used by the media. LFC don't work like that.

04 Jul 2014 09:37:17
But I realize that £60 miillion is just a random number used by the media. LFC don't work like that.

04 Jul 2014 10:46:04
AG
What are you on? LFC is all about having a pot then add to that sales. Right now they seem to say to BR you buy what you need up to a certain ceiling then supplement with money in from sales. Seems a better system. So with the £Xm we got from last year is where the money covering the new arrivals nowt to do with Luis. His money will cover either a marquee signing or a couple of £20-25m players to go into the first team. Normally when I have read the posts you are very sensible so wondering about this comment as it does not ring right with you.

Liverpool do deals on a deal by deal basis not with a giant pot of cash

Its only what I would personally do, and numbers based upon rumours. I know they won't be real numbers and we don't just get cash and spend it all straight away, but the money we get for Suarez, at least some of it will go into the transfer kitty combined with what ever we already had for this summers transfers. But with the amount of money we COULD have available, might as well throw in a few thoughts on what you would do in that situation

04 Jul 2014 02:16:17
Sorry to bother you Eds but wondered if we did ever show any interst in David Marshall?

I realise (for me anyone) that I only got to see how great he played for one season and maybe he has not always been so consistent but I thought he was fantastic in goal for cardiff any just wondered if we ever did show interest?

{Ed002's Note - Not that I am aware.}

04 Jul 2014 01:27:06
We definitely won't be getting ballotelli, Rodgers wouldn't touch him. I've a feeling we'll get Sanchez, as for anybody that says he'll pick arsenal over us cause we're selling our best player. I've 2 points, arsenal have been selling they're best players for 20 years, and, why are we selling him? Partly because he wants out, but also because the club has decided enough is enough.

I have no idea what will happen, but I imagine the Arsenal sales pitch to Sanchez going like this- 'Suarez himself wanted to leave Liverpool to come here'.

Or another sales pitch might be. we've had x amount of continuous years playing champions league football. Liverpool are back in the competition for the first time in 4-5 seasons; what makes you sure they will be there next season?

04 Jul 2014 08:31:30
or another pitch, we just won our first trophy in 7 years!

First trophy in NINE years to be frank.

04 Jul 2014 01:02:04
Just wondering Eds is there any chance of Luis staying or is he definitely going to leave? YNWA!

{Ed002's Note - RTP.}

04 Jul 2014 00:41:51
hi eds is it only arsenal and spurs that are looking to sign serge aurier r do Liverpool hold any interest in the lad at all he could be got for less than 10mil and his wages would be small compared to gj and he is 1 hell of a player and we could get rid of johnson and his big wage to.great signing really going to be 1 of the best rb around before long

{Ed002's Note - Liverpool has no interest.}

04 Jul 2014 00:11:06
Not a big fan of Balotelli, but Sturridge and Balotelli would be a perfect partnership up front. Any news on the maverick?

Wouldn't go near Balotelli. I could live with his off field antics if he would be winning games for us and banging home 30 goals a season, but he just seems half ar**d all of the time, which is grand if you are positively influencing a game but as seen with City and Itlay it isn't always the case.

I really don't see him as perfect at all? He seems to me to be the sort that wants to play central by himself as does Sturridge for the most part?

03 Jul 2014 23:40:22
eds! seen on tv today that Liverpool have interest in Sanchez and want him to be part of the Suarez deal, but would Pedro be an option if Sanchez doesn't become part of the deal?

{Ed002's Note - Search engine.}

03 Jul 2014 22:53:18
Hey eds
With us going to get 70-80 million from the Suarez deal would we go after Suarez's uraguay teammate cavani? As he is unhappy in the role he plays for PSG.
Thanks

{Ed002's Note - Liverpool has shown no interest in him.}

He's also half the player but would cost 60m. We can get three players for that and really improve the squad.

100% agree with you on this one Anfieldboy, Cavani is massively over-rated

When it really matters he does nowt. Should have knocked Chelsea out of CL at Stamford Bridge but failed miserably under pressure. Flat track bully sort for me.

03 Jul 2014 22:29:54
Hi Eds, just wondering what Real Madrid's position regarding Suarez? Do you think they still hold interest in him? IMO I hope both Real Madrid & Barcelona fight it out for him and push the price up, reinvest that in 3 or 4 quality players and let's move on and up.

{Ed002's Note - I have explained they moved on with the recent incident.}