Liverpool Banter Archive July 06 2015

 

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06 Jul 2015 23:02:30
I shall miss the Arda Turan rumours they have become like a trusty old friend
Always popping up to cheer me up.

So farewell then Arda , secret LFC fan we liked to believe. Good bye to one of the few footballers to have a beard, before Beards went all hipster

You probably would have been a bit grown up for Brendan anyway.

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07 Jul 2015 00:00:32
6month loan is nailed on . Sauces

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07 Jul 2015 05:09:00
He has a new agent - Ken Aguero.

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{Ed001's Note - how was he a secret LFC fan anyway? He was very open about his love for the club. His home in Turkey had a wall painted with the club's badge.}

07 Jul 2015 09:51:06
That was his secret room, that he only allowed fellow bearded secret LFC supporters into.

It was a secret , everybody knows that

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{Ed001's Note - ah ok, I should have realised that when I was no longer allowed in after shaving.}

06 Jul 2015 22:37:58
So lpool being linked with wide men again to cover sterling. What about bolasie from palace. he's ripped our defence apart so many times. Lightning speed which we haven't got.

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06 Jul 2015 23:03:34
Physically very good but lacks the technical ability I think. He is very direct though which is something we missed last season at times from our midfield

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06 Jul 2015 23:25:37
He's ripped us as we was like tin foil with inept defensive strategy

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07 Jul 2015 00:51:31
To be honest, Jason Puncheon ripped us apart at times as well for Crystal Palace.

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06 Jul 2015 23:55:23
Bolasie is one player who makes it up as he goes along which at times works and at times, it doesn't. Inconsistent and not wanted.

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07 Jul 2015 04:02:44
Every player with pace has ripped lovern in the past both at Liverpool and Southampton.

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07 Jul 2015 12:28:50
Andy Carroll ripped us apart once too
#NeverForget

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06 Jul 2015 21:30:07
Ed's

Apologies in advance (if needed) but can you clarify the situation with the coaches/assistant manager.
When Pascoe and Marsh did not have there contracts renewed, in other words sacked, it was generally conceived that this was the work of FSG. and there was some sympathy for Rodgers. Fast forward to O'Driscoll joining the club it appears to be Rodgers choice. Therefore bearing in mind that 12 months ago he said that we would not have finished runners up without the work of Pascoe & Marsh
and no statement from the club are we ever likely know what FSG Plans are Or is there more to come out yet.

Thanks

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{Ed001's Note - FSG are unlikely ever to be open, so we will never know.}

07 Jul 2015 08:17:59
From what i was told, FSG basically said that Pascoe and Marsh were not part of their plans and that BR could either accept it and stay or he could leave. As to how much say Rogers had in the replacements, i have no idea.

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06 Jul 2015 20:53:15
With benteke rumours hotting up, a move seems likely. I was wondering on the eds opinion of whether city's next bid for sterling would we be interested if jovetic was offered plus cash or would we prefer just cash?

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{Ed001's Note - cash is preferred.}

06 Jul 2015 21:58:04
Preferred Ed but a player and cash not totally out of the question?

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{Ed001's Note - Jovetic is unhappy in England, I wish people would drop the talk of him. It would be highly unlikely he would have any interest, whether or not we do.}

06 Jul 2015 22:30:06
Fair enough mate, I don't rate or like him tbh. Straight cash be much better.

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06 Jul 2015 22:52:31
I'd take the reported £15.6 million,,, plus Yaya Toure,,, plus the almost exact replica Cheetham Hill rip offs signed Sergio Agueros Adidas footy boots,,, plus the Ettihad lolly pop lady for Raheem all day. Any chance Ed? Or isit just paper talk?

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{Ed030's Note - Mancini is throwing in one of his scarves too, apparently that was the deal breaker. }

06 Jul 2015 23:56:20
We have enuff sicknotes who cost big money.

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06 Jul 2015 23:17:06
I know I'll get slated for this but I have a bit of news on this. Jova had his preference back in Italy but they weren't interested. He now has two interested parties bidding 16mil. One is us and the other is Inter. His preference is us so I wouldn't write this one off just yet. Don't shoot the messenger but this might actually be on the cards. Love the site.

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06 Jul 2015 22:11:01
As Ed02 said he is looking likely to move back to Italy, but if the unhappiness is due to lack of playing time. We could offer him attest 30 games a season.
Some players gets frustrated over the lack of games and wouldn't settle in well into a new country.

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{Ed001's Note - it is nothing to do with playing time. Please stop making things up in your head.}

07 Jul 2015 00:44:03
I'd take Aguero as part of the deal, what do you reckon the chances of that are ed??

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07 Jul 2015 03:49:21
Hope not. Btw Ice Tea, how's Coco doing?

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07 Jul 2015 06:07:38
His preference back in Italy. But they aren't interested. But inter Milan is interested. But Liverpool is his preference.

WUT

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07 Jul 2015 08:38:35
His preference is Juve not Inter. Juvenile not interested.

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07 Jul 2015 08:43:08
Redohio sums it up perfectly

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06 Jul 2015 20:36:42
Why haven't we signed anyone today???

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06 Jul 2015 21:40:49
Because the owners are a joke. Just taking money from the club. Not interested in success.

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07 Jul 2015 10:30:30
haha. Yeah! I see Manchester City signed Enes Unal. There's another world class player that we missed out on, just the latest example of the owners, the chairman and Kenny the gateman lacking ambition and failing to attract top players or elite taxi drivers. For shame!

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06 Jul 2015 20:12:42
Banter, milner in the first team. Agree or disagree

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06 Jul 2015 22:11:39
Seriously? Y did he move to Liverpool? He is certain first teamer.

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06 Jul 2015 20:01:52
Edwards . Prob one for the European pages but I'll ask here if you don't mind . If arda Turan goes to barca, does he stay with athletico till jan or sit it out at barca till then ??

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{Ed001's Note - euro is right.}

06 Jul 2015 20:23:17
Lol but I'm Greek mate

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06 Jul 2015 21:46:23
Great reply 5ive😂

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06 Jul 2015 22:16:06
Turan will not be able to play for the club until January as Barca are unable to register new players until 2016 under the terms of a Fifa ban

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06 Jul 2015 18:19:13
BANTER Skittel in the first 11. Agree or disagree :-)

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06 Jul 2015 19:11:44
Id like to see Sakho & Ilori as the CB partnership or even Sakho & Lovren.

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06 Jul 2015 19:27:53
Ilori and sakho all day long

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06 Jul 2015 19:31:53
Like it or not but he will be

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06 Jul 2015 20:13:48
I think he will start yes, if he is not in first 11 plans then he will be gone!

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06 Jul 2015 20:14:52
Eventually he ll make it. There would be enormous pressure on llori and lovern has been poor whole last season.

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06 Jul 2015 20:28:33
Skrtels played with hyypia,agger,carra and sakho always looked the worse person and.made the most mistakes with them.

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06 Jul 2015 20:53:33
Illori has been promised game time so you would assume next to sakho.
If he starts next to skrtle I'm switching off the telly, I'm not a big fan of horror shows.

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06 Jul 2015 21:46:47
Well hopefully and I'm just going on what ed001 said about o'Driscoll working on communication maybe skrtle can learn?? I am still all for illori and sakho but ave to look on the bright side ay.

Ed001 if you're about and don't mind answering. Will there be a big emphasis on improving English with foreign players then? Presumably if he sets up training sessions like you have said with communication being key that it would all have to be in English? Not sure how much of a problem this could be anyway as I have no idea how firmino or coutinho or iloris etc English actually is.

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{Ed001's Note - players already have to speak English mate, so yes, one of the things that players are required to do is learn English.}

06 Jul 2015 23:01:21
Ilori speaks flawless English, born in London, father is English.

Listen to him in interviews, wouldn't even be able to tell he is half Portuguese.

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06 Jul 2015 23:06:20
Illori speaks fantastic English already

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06 Jul 2015 23:06:32
Ilori is fluent in English mate.

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07 Jul 2015 08:02:11
Fair enough well that's good to hear. I must say I didn't think the whole squad would be able to communicate in English certainly not a level to retain and transmit information quickly but hey ho, all the better as I said!

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{Ed001's Note - if you live in a country and use the language in the main, you do start to think in it, at least that is what my parents tell me from their experience living in Spain. They use Spanish all the time and now having a conversation in English with them can be difficult, they slip in Spanish words all the time as they forget the English one. Some things I am sure will be missed out, the tiny little things that make jokes funny, for instance, but basic information should be fine.}

06 Jul 2015 18:06:57
Hello Eds and Reds.

This transfer window was better.But for the next season the present squad should show a fighting mentality were they would believe in collective than in individual.
It was a gut wrenching moment for me when the whole squad was enjoying after the drubbing they got at the stoke city.

I hope that each and every member of the team fight for each point,the oppsition should not be able to take a moment's breathe aggainst us.I want all of them to be suarez on the pitch.This is the most important change the team should show the next season.Then only we can achieve any
success.

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06 Jul 2015 20:15:26
We still need a top class midfielder, else goals will be flowing.

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06 Jul 2015 17:57:14
You mentioned the manager there - was he a big part in that decision to come here?

He was a massive part, to be honest. The club doesn't need a lot of selling about what a great club it is, with all the history, the support and the squad they have. But speaking to the manager and what his plans were for me, things I've heard about him from other players - I was speaking to Stevie at England and people like that - and what he said to me made me want to come and play for him straight away.

Oh dear, I guess you guys will be keeping very quiet now, with your rumour spreading of a unhappy dressing room under Rodgers.

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{Ed001's Note - if you say so, because any player signing is going to join saying that the manager is an imbecile right? You should drop the r off your name.}

06 Jul 2015 19:10:36
That quote tells you everything you ever need to know about Gerrard, a bit about Milner, not much about Rodgers and nothing at all about the dressing room.

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06 Jul 2015 19:54:45
I can hear the knuckles dragging from here right ed
Up the pool

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06 Jul 2015 20:15:48
I don't not believe the eds! But it is very hard to get your head around when it seams everyone has good things to say about Rodgers.

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{Ed001's Note - hmmmm everyone? You mean the ones who left on good terms with the club said good things about him? Agger had nothing good to say.}

06 Jul 2015 21:10:10
Reina,Sterling,Sahin are 3 people I have seen being open in interviews speaking negatively of BR(though I imagine BR might speak negatively of them in once time passes).
It would be a strange career choice to criticise a manager you've just signed a contract for.
''Yeah I spoke with Stevie and he said Brodge is a bit of a halfwit,but if I wanted a goodlong term contract of employment I might as well call anfield home for a few years.'' Maybe that's what Milner should have said?

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06 Jul 2015 21:17:54
True, forgot that one ed. :/

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{Ed001's Note - Downing, Sahin, Reina are others off the top of my head. There are a lot of people involved with Reading who do not have much good to say about him.}

06 Jul 2015 21:42:53
Apart from agger even though him leaving was practical due to never being fit and taking a big wage out the club.

Who else are you bothered that actually left?

Secondly is it important that the players like the manager? Isn't that the coaches job, to be between manager and player?

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{Ed001's Note - he was fit but never picked for most of the time under Rodgers.}

06 Jul 2015 22:14:03
I always think it shows a complete lack of class and highlights self doubt when players criticise the manager when they leave.
Some of them need a mirror and to take a good look at their pay cheques from LFC.

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07 Jul 2015 00:03:22
Ask current players like Lucas, Sahko, Borini and Sterling about what they REALLY think about BR and find well see if they have nothing bad to say about him.

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07 Jul 2015 04:02:26
Absorbing BR of his share of the blame again I see, Ron. Typical! So in your view, players like Lucas and Agger ( great servants who were disgracefully treated by your boy), Sahko (who plays his heart out every game yet BR wants him gone) and a couple more like Borini who rejected more money just to stay and prove himself, should look themselves in the mirror or have more class after being treated like dirt by an incompetent manager? Utter rubbish! Respect begets respect, bro and if BR needs to treat players with contempt in order to get their respect then it says a lot more about him than it does about the players who have done nothing wrong to warrant the way BR treats them. But then again, BR and leadership have never gone together in the same sentence since he's been here.

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07 Jul 2015 07:21:29
Disgracefully treated?

Wish someone would give me 50k a week to chill out. I wouldn't complain.

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{Ed001's Note - certainly it is no worse than criticising a previous manager who has refused to pick you. Hardly a lack of class, just shows that they actually care. In Agger's case, I don't see how anyone can dispute that when fit he was our best defender, so he has every right to complain when he is sat watching while the defence is shambolic.}

07 Jul 2015 09:15:47
If agger wasn't injured ed he was one week off another injury.

He should of been there with Barcelona collecting all them trophies (if I was manager of Liverpool at that time I would never if let him reject that move)

But you can't build a defence around agger when he is either injured or going to be injured

Your selective memory on his injuries ed isn't good. Fact fitting shouldn't be in your remit, it's destroys your credibility.

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{Ed001's Note - but Brendan has no trouble building an attack around Sturridge. So I fail to see your point? I wasn't saying he is not injury prone, the only person doing fact fitting is you with this nonsense post of yours that makes little sense.}

07 Jul 2015 09:51:57
{Ed001's Note - he was fit but never picked for most of the time under Rodgers.}

Most of the time would be a lie!

I take your point on sturridge.

I just think aggers bit wages, injury rexord and the signing of Sakho played a part in him being let go.

We did do good by him though letting him go to bronby.

And agger player in the title run in at the back against man u, then got injured again didn't he ?

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{Ed001's Note - how would that be a lie? He was left out when fit until he left. I seem to remember Sakho being out and him still not getting a game too. He was let go because he would not kowtow to Rodgers and tried to discuss tactics and play. It was the exact same thing that saw Nic Anelka not get a move under Ged Houllier. Some managers do not like to be questioned, which is why Rodgers likes to surround himself with young players that just do as he says without question. Or players like Toure, who are also very happy to just follow instructions and do their best. When it works it is great, but you need people to question you always to make sure you have other views, that is why it all went tits up last season. We had no one questioning the decisions until it was too late.}

06 Jul 2015 17:50:37
sky reporting that sherwood bets '100%' on benteke staying at villa ! is that the case or there is something else ? your thoughts Ed's ?

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{Ed001's Note - I really don't care what Dimmy has to say, he is just a mouth with no brains.}

06 Jul 2015 19:14:03
When will people understand that, with the exception of Captain Colgate, players and managers say what they have to say to best serve their clubs.

Of course Sherwood has to say Benteke is staying. Because he has to say that it means nothing.

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06 Jul 2015 20:18:41
Well Ed01, Tim got some brains. He is about to receive 33 mill for his striker who would have moved this or next summer regardless and would go straight back into ha squad for reinforcement.

On another note Liverpool FC ll sell one of its hot property for 50 mill and would take a gamble on 33 mill.

I just had a check on Benteke goal scoring STATS including the games he missed, he has averaged 14 goals a season.

Just saying

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{Ed001's Note - how is that anything to do with Sherwood? Do you think he is the owner or chairman? Jesus you really do come out with some nonsense mate.}

06 Jul 2015 21:56:44
Well that was a sarcasm mate. nevertheless it's not s bad deal for Aston villa as a whole including Tim.

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{Ed001's Note - if you say so.}

07 jul 2015 02:08:57
is that u harry?

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06 Jul 2015 17:48:08
Tut tut.

I'm disgusted after reading the interview from our new assistant manager, that Kenny, the King, has been relegated to gate man.

Things are pretty grim now.

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06 Jul 2015 19:09:02
I know, can't believe it. They said the door was always open for him, didn't think it'd be him having to open and close it though!

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06 Jul 2015 17:29:24
Hi Ed001,with the 2 new additions to the coaching staff are they known to prefer to play a system with a holding midfielder?

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{Ed001's Note - not really, no.}

06 Jul 2015 18:00:44
Omg what does it matter, there not in charge of team selections!

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06 Jul 2015 17:28:41
Ed1 the article on O Driscoll is a great read, you like the new coaching team and are positive, I believe they are still going to appoint a first team coach, for you who would work well with the others, and do you believe it would work well if they have already had connections with the club, I do feel a lot more positive than I did after

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{Ed001's Note - I honestly do not know who I would go for, but I would prefer us just to get the best coach and not worry about Liverpool connections.}

06 Jul 2015 18:05:18
My post was meant finish with I feel more positive than that day after Stoke? Let's hope the new coach can help set up with the defensive side of things as well. We can have a decent season then.

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06 Jul 2015 19:33:09
Ed, you previously mentioned Zenden as a good choice; would this be something he would accept or has he got his sights set on ass manager and above roles?

Thanks in advance.

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{Ed001's Note - I don't know mate, sorry. I would assume he would not be willing to step down from an assistant manager's role, but I don't know him well enough to ask.}

06 Jul 2015 20:51:44
No problem = thanks for the answer!

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06 Jul 2015 17:11:53
Hi Eds,

Who do you think is Liverpool's best player at the moment? And/Or most important?

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{Ed001's Note - I would have to say Sturridge and the most important is Lucas without a shadow of a doubt.}

06 Jul 2015 17:21:25
I'd definitely agree about Lucas, not only on the pitch but off the pitch he seems to have a positive influence on the new and young players, helping them settle etc. everyone seems to love the guy.

Really hope he isn't sold in the summer.

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06 Jul 2015 17:22:45
Coutinho may be if he keeps it up this season. Shame rodgers doesn't see lucas as important :(

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06 Jul 2015 17:45:26
I never truly understand the fuzz about Lucas the player, Is it down to Ed01 admiration of the player that every posters is showering praises.
The lad is top class in-terms of loyalty and the way he has conducted himself over the years.
He is just about ok to me, Don't shoot me, that's a very honest opinion on the player.

With Lucas we have had a better win ration than without him, but that's down to the fact we never had another DM to compete with Lucas.

No offense to anyone.

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{Ed001's Note - it is not down to me, it is down to him being a very good player. To suggest he is only ok is your opinion, but far from an honest one.}

06 Jul 2015 18:22:46
Ed01, would you trade him with another DM, I would certainly and quite a lot of posters would with open arms here.
The one big downfall of this club has been, we never had a top class DM after Mascherano.

I find it strange when poster says, giving away freekicks and getting yellow cards is the very natural way of a defensive midfielder. In reality the less free kick you concede the more precise you are positionally. ( except when it unavoidable )

Al the top clubs above us has a better player in the position than us.

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{Ed001's Note - I would take Lucas over Mash every time, he is a better player, just a lot less visible. There are very few DMs I would trade him for, Matic being the only one in the Prem. You may find it strange, but it is his job to break up play, if we didn't have Skrtel dropping off so deep, then his give away fouls would be happening 10 yards further up the pitch. You are criticising him for doing his job when others are not doing their's. All the top clubs? That is just ridiculous hyperbole which completely undermines your whole argument, which was flawed anyway. He is better than Coquelin, better than the Man City pair of Fernando and Fernandinho, Spurs didn't play with a proper DM, Man Utd had Carrick always injured, though he is on a par, and Blind is not even close to being as good as Lucas.}

06 Jul 2015 18:31:49
Lucas makes us a better team, full stop.

As for best player, do you mean most talented or most important to the squad? Studge, while supremely talented, is one I could never call an MVP, at least at this time. He's too injury prone and we haven't seen what he can do for an extended period without Suarez. Cooter would probably check that box for me, for now, but i could see an argument for Sterling (soon to be gone) and even Lucas, whose value exceeds his talents, IMO.

It's a good question and one that could/should define us for a few years to come.

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06 Jul 2015 18:55:53
Wouldn't agree to you completely Ed01 ☺️. At times you have said you would love Alonso to come back who in itself is a DM, you might tempt on Medal over Lucas. So that's two players 😄
Now coming back to comparison, UTD or Arsenal would have Morgan next summer who is a top class player in itself ( not a specialist DM ). Spurs never had a DM but Sandro was a very good player at his time with Spurs.
Both the Fernando brothers ain't bad at city.

Regarding Skrtel dropping deep, i am curious as Skrtel is a defender and Lucas is the first one to encounter a counter attack.

And the moment we concede a free kick we are dead certain to concede a goal.

If you ask me, I would love a DLP instead of Lucas who sits ahead of the CB and dictates the game while all pin Henderson and countinho to occupy those runs.

With Lucas Henderson is restricted to the half way line as we go back to traditional 2 in the middle as Lucas needs a player besides him once he break up the play.

Nice argument Ed01.

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{Ed001's Note - Xabi is a deep lying playmaker not a dm as is Medel. If you don't understand the difference then this is pointless and explains a lot. You simply fail to understand. You seem to think a midfielder should not back away to prevent a gap opening behibd him. You lack a grasp of tactics and understanding of the details.}

06 Jul 2015 19:17:37
What about mignolet ;)

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06 Jul 2015 20:25:06
Ed01. I am sorry mate but I do understand the difference between Alonso and Mascherano. I was just referring your choice to replace Lucas incase it happens.
I am sure you would have happily taken both over Lucas.

Regarding the Skrtel not being able to play high line. There are teams with traditional DM who employs such strategy. Over the years Rafa had this system. Jose plays a very similar type with all compact inside their own half.
In both the case we have two DM.

If we seriously want to play high line then I agree we need to drop Skrtel, but it's a very dangerous system which was ripped out by Liverpool at WHL two years ago.

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{Ed001's Note - I would not have Mash at all. He can rot for all I care. Alonso is hardly a comparison, he is the best player in the world in his position.

Again you are just wittering on about things you do not understand, what on earth has that got to do with us? Does Skrtel play for Jose? When he played for Rafa he did not play a high line. This is like talking to a brick wall with lots of bricks missing. You clearly have no idea what you are on about. Rafa never played two DM at all. He played one DM, one box to box. Jose plays one DM and one creative mid or box to box. Why are you arguing when you clearly do not understand?

What on earth are you wittering on about at the end? What on earth has the high line got to do with whether or not Lucas is a good DM? You are just making absolutely no sense. You really need to sit down and learn something about what a DM is meant to do. His job is not to push out ahead of the centre backs and leave space in behind him, his job is to fill that space at all times, to allow either him or the centre backs to cover the gap left by both full backs getting forward. At one time, teams did not need a DM because one full back would always hold, but that no longer happens so a DM covers the space. If the centre backs drop off, as Skrtel does, then the DM has to drop back with them, or leave them exposed to a ball played into the corners or into the space between the DM and centre backs. That space is where a second striker will drop into or an attacking midfielder will push forward into, known as the hole or being between the lines. That gap is extremely dangerous as it forces a centre back to either step up or drop off and allow someone to run at them. Lucas knows that, so when the defence drops, he drops too, so that he can act as a buffer.}

06 Jul 2015 22:15:33
I'm afraid I'm with EG on this although I like Lucas he is clearly very limited with the ball at his feet and therefor slows down counter attacks which is where we were so effective at countering when Gerrard was the furthest back. I think Lucas is a good DM but he seems more of a 'yard dog' since coming back from his injuries and the brodge don't set up to utilise him properly. IMO I'd like him to leave and resurrect his career as he seems a top bloke. But is pointless in the system the brodge plays. Maybe if Rodgers had left and we had a different manager he would be a great player to have.

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{Ed030's Note - Lucas would be best utilized in a holding midfield area where he is able to make challenges/interceptions/track runs as this is what he does best in my opinion. He is ok with the ball at his feet, he is no Coutinho or Sterling who is going to burst 50 yards upfield with the ball at his feet however the midfield should be in positions to be able to receive the ball from Lucas and then they can be the one's to take care of the ball. }

06 Jul 2015 22:08:59
Waoo, that was one hell of ride ed01, never knew you loved Skrtel so much mate 😂😂.
I am aware him dropping deep playing every striker onside.
I just wanna ask you mate, If Skrtel was a Poor player from day one, how did he managed to survive at the club from so long?
If I am right under Rafa we had a compact system with two holding players, one DM and a DLP with our full backs hardly pushing ahead making us a flat back 4 something we don't do under Rodgers or Martinez at Everton.

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{Ed001's Note - no idea why any manager persists with him. You are wrong about Rafa, he played one box to box, Momo Sissoko for a while, who were tasked with supporting the attack, not holding. Please stop arguing, you are wrong and that is not just the fact that I watch the games, that is also what Rafa himself says. The full backs did push forward as well, Finnan in particular.}

07 Jul 2015 00:12:49
Ed, you have explained yourself time and again YET it seems people just wanna disagree because it says so in the rule book

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07 Jul 2015 03:21:21
Unfortunately i agree with eg for once. He seems to over commit quite often and give away silly fouls, you can blame this on the incompetence that surrounds him for sure but plenty of times imo he just panics and fouls rather than just applying pressure and forcing the attacker to take a different route

Im a holding midfielder myself and most of my tackles are cleaning up after the back 4s mistakes for sure but youll never catch me just diving in to give away a foul rather than just forcing the player out wide and letting my defender recover

Granted i'm playing against much weaker competition than lucas is but i feel the only reason our record is better with him is down to us actually playing a true dm rather than him necessarily being a particularly good one, there's better options out there

Having said that we don't own any better options so selling him is pointless

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{Ed001's Note - pointless this, if you think you don't have to dive in against top quality opposition, you clearly have no idea. Wow you play the role, so what?Beckham played wide right, but I wouldn't listen to anything he had to say about how to play it, because he hasn't a clue how to analyse the role. If you think he should never dive in, you must have thought Makalele was useless? He was one of the worst players in the game for diving in and giving away free kicks. Mash is another one. Matic does it a lot as well, but no one mentions it because the defence he plays in front of just clear the free kicks.}

07 Jul 2015 04:08:33
Ed30
Agree with you on your views and so does BR prefers a DLP mor than just a DM who stop the play and look for a player to dictate. Nigel de Jong comes to my mind.
We need someone who is a better version of Wilshere.

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{Ed001's Note - Nigel de Jong? He is a DM, not a playmaker. Sometimes he plays as a box to box mid, but never as a playmaker. If you can't analyse how a player is playing on the pitch, it really does make your posts look silly.}

07 Jul 2015 10:38:26
Haha, you learn 'em Ed.
Of course Lucas has to dive in sometimes, what's he supposed to just ask for the ball politely? But the main reason he gives away fouls is because Skrtel goes awol and vacates the space, so Lucas has to rush to get there from time to time. However, the majority of the time he is already in position to cover because he's read the situation and predicted Skrtel's vanishing act.

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06 Jul 2015 17:10:32
Hi all,

Been following this site since the old Simao, Aguero rumour days but first time posting.

Just curious to know if you could choose any one player from the Premier League to join Liverpool (not matter how unrealistic) who would you choose?

For me its a straight fight between Aguero and De Gea.

Both players would make an instant impact to our team and are much needed.

I think however I would have to choose De Gea purely as I know how much it would upset United fans!

Interested to know other people's choices, though I can already imagine Aguero being a popular choice.

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{Ed001's Note - Courtois for me.}

06 Jul 2015 17:18:33
Would agree with the Ed would be Courtois for me. Closely followed by Matic.

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{Ed001's Note - I was just thinking that our weakest link is goalkeeper, whereas we have a very good holding midfielder already, for now.}

06 Jul 2015 17:24:00
I'd pick courtois too, purely because he would be the biggest improvement although aguero is world class

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06 Jul 2015 17:24:47
Lloris, quality sweeper keeper who, if we adopted the high line, pressing style (which I hope we do) would fit it to a tee.

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06 Jul 2015 17:34:14
Aguero please

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06 Jul 2015 17:40:11
Yeah that's a fair point Ed. Do you think Lucas is as good as Matic?

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{Ed001's Note - no, but then not many players are.}

06 Jul 2015 17:41:40
Personally I'd have tried to buy Lloris when we were top 4 I believe he would have come at that point and what a keeper

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06 Jul 2015 17:47:53
I would have put money on you going for Neil Taylor Ed after my last post. ;)

Personally, I'd normally go for Courtois or Matic but I'm going to throw in a curveball and say Laurent Kosceilny.

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06 Jul 2015 17:49:29
I would love Matic at Liverpool. He for me is the best signing Chelsea have had in past 5 years. Without him they would never win the league.

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06 Jul 2015 18:33:55
Kane or hazard

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06 Jul 2015 19:31:32
Sanchez

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06 Jul 2015 23:36:32
Kompany

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07 Jul 2015 03:23:51
Cant go past matic, imo one of the most valuable players in the league in terms of contribution

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06 Jul 2015 16:37:16
I'm actually feeling quite positive about this season coming up. I'm satisfied with the signings although I expect there to be more to add, satisfied due to no champs league etc
I do like Rodgers as manager but his deficiencies let him down last year but hopefully with the two new assistants and his neck on the line he will converse and hopefully be able to adapt his tactics to give us more of an experienced team. Although I loved Gerrard over the last 18months I often thought we played better without him and that influence which will no doubt be missed will also be felt in an alternate way like 11 players will play for each other rather tHan pass to Gerrard and wait for something to happen which has been the case in recent years.
Also for those who believe in twisted fate Gerrard give us years of loyal service and missed out on the crown of premier league it would be shit luck and totally typical of we went on to bloody win it. I recall feelin sorry for Carra when we came close in the season previous. I thought it was in the bag 3 or 4 games to go and thought of Carra had of stayed he would have had a medal.
But trying to not get carried away with the typical sentimental romance of supporting Liverpool if those boys put in the effort and we can have some consistency with sturridge I expect us to do well. It is a very talented group of players if O'Driscall can get them to play as a collective unit then I think we can hold a steady season. Let's face it they can't underachieve as much as they did last year. I don't see us winning the league Chelsea City Arsenal are all stronger tHan us over the 38 games but I am hopeful that we are better than Spurs Southampton etc and am hopeful van gaals arrogance will cause utd some problems along with champs league pressure. i for one will be supporting the club from day 1 to the last whistle of this campaign. Please let's not embarrass ourselves by flying planes over the stadium. Let's stop bashing them if u don't like it fook off and support someone else. This club will reach the top again someday just enjoy the ride until we get there. The way some people post on here is typical of the deluded world we live in. If it were that easy everyone would be managers of football teams.
Come on redmen! Roll on 2015/16 season

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06 Jul 2015 19:48:59
Very very good post mate, but my confidence in rodgers is pretty much obliterated at this point.

If he did get his sh!t together and stop fannying around and got us playing really well again, say we even come second again, whose to say he wouldn't just do what he did this season - spend too much money, revert back to his terrible 'tiki taka' football because he can do no wrong, not be efficient with the squad etc. Why wouldn't he? He did it last time didn't he? So i just can't ever trust him to continue any success properly because if he did, he would never get off his high horse and be humble.

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07 Jul 2015 00:15:21
I don't trust him anymore because he betrayed my trust in him last season. Until he earns it again via improvement in his coaching and human side, I will remain unconvinced

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06 Jul 2015 13:43:31
Hi eds I have heard that Swindon are going to loan ryan Kent, Kevin Stewart and Jordan Williams. Do you think this a good loan move for them? If you know what is Swindon coaching like. I ask mainly because I really like these 3. Thanks in advance

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{Ed001's Note - it should be, though I worry they won't be pushed hard enough at that level. Stewart is ready for a higher level in my opinion.}

06 Jul 2015 15:30:20
Stewart should have been taken on the Tour IMO.

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06 Jul 2015 13:39:01
Hi Eds

What's you opinion on our transfer activity so far. Do you think we have strengthen the 1st team and the squad. Also, which of our signing do you think was out best businesses so far.

Great site. Keep up the good work

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{Ed001's Note - I think we have signed too many and not fixed the main issue, the goalkeeper. However, we have strengthened the squad, I just worry we have got too many squad fillers, when we have such a good academy to provide the squad fillers. The best signing is Firmino without a doubt. Though I think the new coaching staff is the most important work we have done over the summer.}

06 Jul 2015 13:34:46
Hi Ed'1! All well I hope. What makes you so positive to the signing of O'Driscoll? Would love to hear your tough.

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{Ed001's Note - read this: why I am positive/a about O'Driscoll.}

06 Jul 2015 16:44:09
What a great read, i'm quite excited about this season if some of those concepts are implemented. However as a regular player/coach of another team sport i also know you can tell certain players till your blue in the face about communication and they still end up with there head down using amazing powers of tunnel vision when it comes to game time and the pressures on. Skrtel would be one of those players probably.

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06 Jul 2015 17:30:09
Who is tris Burke? I'm pretty sure I read an article by him on Nuri sahin a few days back how saying he is the complete midfielder and will be a huge success at liverpool. ?

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{Ed001's Note - you defo did not read that right, Ed052 is the one who said that. The profile has two separate parts mate.}

06 Jul 2015 23:16:03
Thanks for the link ed, good to get an insight. One of my friends has been a donny season ticket holder for years and has always claimed that o'driscoll could coach a top team, let's just hope he can get his ideas across.

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06 Jul 2015 14:44:27
Hello Eds and Reds .

What do u guys think of playing Joao
Texeira as a deep lying playmaker ?

Thanks

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{Ed002's Note - There is no place for him in the side - and certainly not out of position.}

06 Jul 2015 15:48:53
Some folk were raving about his performances at Brighton, but i watched a couple of the supposed best ones and it's nothing special at all by Prem standards. He's only really suited to the AMC role as well so his options are limited in terms of breaking through. At 22 he's not much further on in his development than a number of our 18 and 19 year olds so i imagine we'll be looking to move him on.

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06 Jul 2015 16:11:16
Teixeira racked up 7 MOM awards.He is definitely of prem standard.He got good touch,good dribbler,has a decent shot and his vision and movement is really good in attacking sense.With the present coaching staff and game time with us he can develope into a good player.He was touted to be next Deco.
Least we can do is extend his contract and send him on loan to other prem sides.Otherwise he is another wasted talent of many to walk out of the door.

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{Ed002's Note - You cannot simply send him on loan to EPL sides.}

06 Jul 2015 16:21:43
Him next to Matic for example or a top dn would thrive in a deeper role.

He's so good on the ball its unbelievable to me him and Brannagan are brendans dream players.

I am 100% confident he has a very good future with us and wouldn't be surprised At all if not for his injury we went with him instead of pursuing Kovacic.

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06 Jul 2015 16:59:43
Has no one heard of the phrase the cream always rises to the top?

Another easy on the eye player who won't make it at LFC.

I just hope he has a good career at a decent level because he fought back well from that dreadful back injury.

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{Ed001's Note - that phrase is nonsense, as it is not all about ability.}

06 Jul 2015 14:36:54
Blushank and muscatred,
I think the post has been removed I'm not sure why.

Just so you two know I'm not coming on here just attempting to bash our club regardless of what goes on I just feel as fans we should demand what is best from our club and manager. I want to see nothing other than success for our club this season and for many seasons to come.

This being said I don't feel this means we shouldn't ask questions of things we think aren't right. I agree that our transfer activity and changes in backroom staff lead me to feeling quite positive about the upcoming season. But I remember how positive I was after we finished 2nd but we never kicked on. We shouldn't just forget this because its a new season.
And for any fan who thinks somebody making a negative comment means they want the club to fail really needs to pull their heads out of the clouds.

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06 Jul 2015 15:22:36
I`m with you, Back. No prob with your concerns because I have them as well and until such fears are allayed to some degree, i`ll continue to be cautious in my"excitement" and "positivity" for the season. Y.N.W.A to all Reds everywhere!

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06 Jul 2015 17:02:44
Why would you be cautious about being positive?

Before anything happens just be positive.

If things go wrong adjust your mindset accordingly.

Do you think the great Liverpool sides were cautiously positive? Did Shanks preach cautious positivity?

What you're doing is hedging your bets.

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06 Jul 2015 22:16:50
Moaners going to moan.

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07 Jul 2015 04:08:09
Neither of us are Shanks so your comparison is false and I'm not hedging because I don't trust the manager and I have good reasons not to so regardless of what you and anyone says, he is the reason I'm not as excited. Get it? As for Ron, blind fans will remain blind.

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06 Jul 2015 13:29:44
Hi first of thanks for all your hard work . i'm a big fan can't go a couple of hours without coming on the site . i'm interested in coaching kids in my country Namibia but we don't have coaching schools or football schools for that matter so our football is very poor anything u guys can suggest i can get to learn how to coach ect ?

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06 Jul 2015 14:22:03
Try Youtube, plenty of coaching videos on there, plenty of drills, sessions etc.

Stick to basic principles. Passing, movement, touch, teamwork, attitude and have fun!

Good luck sir.

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06 Jul 2015 15:18:42
This was discussed only a few days ago as well so try the older banter pages and the search function.

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06 Jul 2015 13:01:14
Eds ..........

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{Ed002's Note - Don't send in rubbish like this. I have explained the situation over and over to you.}

06 Jul 2015 12:25:05
Hi Eds, sorry to bother you but would you mind if I posted an Amazon link to my poetry book? All profits go to cancer research. I follow the site avidly and we do have a lot of cultured and articulate fans.

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{Ed002's Note - Sure, please post a link. I think you might be on the wrong page if you think "have a lot of cultured and articulate fans".

06 Jul 2015 12:47:15
We know we lost all the articulate-ness when Harry left, Ed002.

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06 Jul 2015 13:05:03
Thanks Ed02 - I knew you would have a chuckle. that's why we all love you so much

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06 Jul 2015 13:13:31
There was a young Ed in Dubai,
Who hated the month of July.
For the crap flooded in
And he just couldn't win,
Even if "RTFP" was the cry !

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06 Jul 2015 12:40:26
Just heard that Sean O'Driscoll appointed as assistant. good luck Sean

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06 Jul 2015 11:16:00
Anyone else feel that the gunners are the dark horses in the sterling saga ?

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06 Jul 2015 11:40:36
No they won't pay the ridiculous fee . They have Walcott chamberlain

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06 Jul 2015 11:41:15
I can't see Arsenal paying that sort of money for Sterling when they already have Walcott, Chamberlain, Welbeck, Sanchez, Ozil and Gnabry capable of playing similar positions plus others I've probably forgotten. I think they'll be dark horses in the running for the league though now they've signed Cech!

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06 Jul 2015 11:51:03
Agree with ShadowPuppet about title challenge but still feel they are lacking a stronger cb than what they currently have. Also they have to stay relatively injury-free which seems an impossibility for Arsenal.

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06 Jul 2015 12:14:02
Cannot see another club than city for the player on that price.

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06 Jul 2015 12:30:20
Chelsea are the dark horses in Sterling saga IMO.

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06 Jul 2015 12:39:06
Arsenal will not challenge for the title!! They will do the same as every other year, Chelsea will beat them twice they will lose away to the big teams etc etc slow start then play catch up to get top 4.

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06 Jul 2015 12:42:02
Agree with Europe if we are really going to hold firm on our valuation of the player City seems the only club that could make it work. Would struggle for regular starting place at Chelsea.

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06 Jul 2015 12:58:38
I disagree O G, they may not win the title but I definitely think they'll challenge for it. They could lose twice to Chelsea but a lot of teams will. They played catch up last year and it got them right into the mix towards the end. With a player of Sanchez' quality your always in with a shout, he can change games on his own, much like Suarez did for us.

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06 Jul 2015 13:02:03
Arsenal have a very good chance of winning the title.

They are now investing in high quality and proven players and winning trophies.

Their trajectory is upwards while Man City's looks downwards.

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06 Jul 2015 13:02:07
Shadow they play catch up every year lol

They did nothing last year that they haven't done before! And they still had s couple dodgy results towards the end last season.

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06 Jul 2015 13:16:25
I get where your coming from O G, it normally is the same old story with Arsenal, but like BOOM says they seem to have changed their strategy and are buying proven quality players. I just think they seem like a different Arsenal, one that's ready to push on to the next level and really challenge. That's just my opinion though.

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06 Jul 2015 13:27:41
With a world class striker, Arsenal would challenge for the title.

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06 Jul 2015 13:59:49
Arsenal will be challenging this year for the title, they've only ever really needed 1 or 2 signings to do it, but they've always failed to bring in the right ones. Since Seaman left, they've not had a GK who could control the defense, keep them organised and alert. They now have that in Petr Cech, who is world class on his day. The other position they've always lacked in is a proper work horse in midfield, ready to do all the dirty work, someone like Lucas or Mascherano.

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06 Jul 2015 14:21:15
Until proof of the contrary, Aresenal will do what they have always done since they last won the title as in, huff and puff, act like their challenging early on, suffer their annual Nov-Feb slump and play catchup as usual. Until that changes, they will always be who they are and will always do what they do. And make pathetic excuses for it.

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06 Jul 2015 15:50:46
There end of season pish could be bad or good.

Bad is they go were one more top player from challenging and actual go and get said player and therefore bloody challege

Good they think there squad is better than it is and they go we dint need many addition and use that same squad which we know won't challenege

Good & bad they do strenghten but go and get Sterling who wint take them to the next level and therefor finish 4 again.

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06 Jul 2015 11:11:02
Hi Ed , just want to know is there a possibility future post/pre match interview well be done by Sean O'Driscoll ? Is there a club allow their assistance manager to do all the interview? Thank

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06 Jul 2015 11:47:32
Bloody hell you may aswel of appointmented him as manager.

Ed is there a chance that Sean will sign the new players, pick the tactics, promote the youth. Do any other clubs do things like that?

As much as everybody dislikes Brendan, there is no need to ask such stupid questions.

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06 Jul 2015 12:31:37
I can answer it with 100% accuracy!

"Yes" there is a possibility.

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06 Jul 2015 13:03:14
When you think you've seen every dumb question possible.

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06 Jul 2015 10:54:49
Hi Ed1

Finally the 2 coaches have been announced but they are saying that Pep Lijnders is going to be first team development coach, WTF does this mean is he going to be basically working with senior team and the academy to try and bring through more of the youth players into the fist team? If so hows he going to manage to get BR to agree to this?! lol

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{Ed001's Note - it is more a case of being a bridge, to get the young players up to the level of the first team and integrate them into the squad. I am sure Rodgers knows he has to do something different and work with the coaches as his job is on the line. He has always been willing to take ideas from others in the past, the problem has more been about his understanding of those ideas being flawed. Hopefully O'Driscoll and Linders will be able to help him to a better understanding and also to see when tactics have been worked out push him to change them, rather than sticking with them anyway until it is too late. This is last chance saloon for Rodgers, he knows he has to make it work, that should make him much more receptive to his coaching staff.}

06 Jul 2015 11:37:54
Hey ed001, this new appointment was necessary in my opinion. If things go south, doesn't this appointment seem a bit risky as we'd likely get 2 new managers again if Rodgers gets sacked? I hope it works out; I'm optimistic about this season.

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{Ed001's Note - why would we need 2 new managers if Rodgers goes? O'Driscoll is perfectly capable of working with whoever comes in. One thing he is good at is working with others. The players will love him, which means he would be an excellent man to keep in place to work with a new manager, in that event. Hopefully it won't be needed, fingers crossed Rodgers can work well with the new coaching team and we have some success under him.}

06 Jul 2015 12:01:53
To be fair i'd this fails with Brendan i wouldn't be surprised for Sean to be given the reins.

Same goes for if it works bur Brendan leaves to keep with continuality Sean or pep might vet promoted.

Just lkme the good old bootroom days.

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06 Jul 2015 12:32:39
Making his own language up.

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06 Jul 2015 12:32:45
Thanks Ed1 makes better sense now since you have explained it! Seems a logical idea and as you say hopefully rodgers stops with the arrogance and starts listening to the new coaching team, i for one look forward to the new season i just hope we don't go signing many more players (we have signed to many already) so that the fans don't start a get the new coaches out campaign too!

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{Ed001's Note - I think the two new coaches have been the best signings of the summer, personally.}

06 Jul 2015 12:45:04
Yeah ed001 i just got to thinking about how BR brought a new crew with him, thought the same may be possible of someone else. Cheers.

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06 Jul 2015 14:10:12
couldnt agree more ed 1 top signings let's hope it makes Rodgers up his game and he does what he says he will do and learn as both the new coaches seem to have some vast and excellent experience, if he likes to learn then he's got two very good coaches to learn from!

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06 Jul 2015 14:24:32
He`d better up his game because our schedule is BRUTAL and the owners are fed up with his failures. hopefuly, these two coaches can reel him in and get him going.

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06 Jul 2015 15:02:07
To be fair ed002 I didn't make anything up!

I just said there might be a chance they promote one of the coaches if they get rid of Brendan or if Brendan leaves one of them might take over.

Infact ed001 said it would be good having pep work as coach with one day him maybe becoming head coach with us, rather than someone else!

And the boot room had bill then from the group bob and then Joe with later on Roy.

Don't think I made that up.

Really struggling to see what I am simply making up!

Thanks for the reply though 😊

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{Ed002's Note - All of this boot room nonsense is history - you need to move on.}

06 Jul 2015 15:34:17
It is part of our history but it shouldn't be.

In the sense that look at Barcelona

Pep, Tito, Luis

All groomed in the way of the club to keep continuality and consistency.

If we go and win the league next year and Brendan sails off to Madrid (I AM NOT SAYING THAT IS HAPPENING) why go in a different direction with a new coach, why not push pep or Sean up and got get someone like Alex Inglethorpe to replace them as coach in the team.

Reducing the chance of too many changes, something worked because we would of just won the league.

You can move ahead with the pre identified transfer targets and everything stays the same. It would be only on change Brendan for pep or Sean.

I'm not one of these who think because of the boot room where not this great team anymore but having bob work with shanks and then go and continue that work whilst making his own changes definatly played a part in all our success.

Just a question for any of the eds who pick this post up.

What would you prefer to happen if we won the league next season and Brendan resigned. Would you want one of the coaches getting promoted or go and get someone new in?

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06 Jul 2015 07:58:48
Hi guys

Just would like to know from all the strikers in the team, it seems like these will be our options.

Sturridge
Origi
Benteke (possible)

Possible outs
Lambert
Borini
Balotelli

Do you see goals and would you be happy with those 3 and some of the youngsters given a chance hopefully.

Our midfield options looks awesome on paper, defense getting better. So just concerned how many goals will there be from the front men (hopefully lots).

Thanks

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06 Jul 2015 08:04:49
And Sinclair

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06 Jul 2015 08:11:09
Correct Ed, Completely slipped up with Ings

Looks a bit better with the four upfront

Sturridge
Ings
Origi
Benteke (possibly/hopefully)

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06 Jul 2015 09:04:50
If like a fit Sturridge and ings . They compliment each other very well. Like him and Suarez . A presser and non stop striker (who can finish )working in and around Sturridge , who on he's day is as good as anyone . But I see the need for a different type for certain games so maybe if he joins benteke will play and suit v big centre halves like Chelsea for instance . All in all we need that pressing from the top end so ings would be my shout with Sturridge

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06 Jul 2015 09:09:18
Don't rule out a loan move for Origi. Certainly possible.

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06 Jul 2015 09:57:46
Balotelli and Firmino

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06 Jul 2015 11:54:44
You can have the best strikers in the world still struggle to score if the team is laying without any purpose or idea. Our biggest challenge is to become as formidable as we can be with the players we have available. Our style of play and working towards our players strengths and playing them in positions that will bring out the best in them is as important as who we have playing up top in my opinion.

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06 Jul 2015 13:09:15
We've signed so many players that fans are already forgetting some. Brilliant.

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06 Jul 2015 15:18:03
Spot on, back! We always had the squad to compete. It`s the mis-management and TW bunglings that have cost us. Sort those out (which Pep and Sean hopefully can) and we`ll be ok

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06 Jul 2015 07:49:57
Hi eds

When a player is loaned out, who pays the players salary?

And sometimes I hear a club agrees on a loan of player X @£2m, how does that work?

I'm just trying to understand if a club actually makes a profit or loss on a loan or its it either/neither.

Thanks

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{Ed002's Note - It is case by case - for younger players there will be no loan fee and the owning club will typically pay the wages. For others there may be a small loan fee and the wages may be split. For the higher end players, such as Falcao, there was (in the case of MU) a significant loan fee and MU paid the wages, but for Chelsea there is a different agreement with a player or two going on loan to offset some of the loan fee and the wages more than halved. So there is no hard and fast rule.}

06 Jul 2015 08:01:02
What is a youth loan?

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06 Jul 2015 08:04:01
Excellent Ed, and thanks,

Answered my concern about the future of the youth players,
So it's actually an investment in the younger players by the parent club. I like the sound of that.

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{Ed002's Note - It is not something Liverpool really do much of. A few younger players have had the chance in the past couple of years - the older players were just dumped on loan for the sake of something to do. Their is clearly no plan or infrastructure.}

06 Jul 2015 08:16:49
Well here's for praying that all football clubs and especially LFC start implementing a plan and infrastructure.

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06 Jul 2015 09:11:09
Ed02, what if the player loaned is made permanent? Does the loan fee is deducted from the actual transfer fee?

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{Ed002's Note - It depends on the contract.}

06 Jul 2015 05:17:35
Not Liverpool-related but since this is quite a large community (with quite a few students I suspect), just wanted to say good luck to anyone who is waiting for their IB results!

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06 Jul 2015 01:07:23
Has anyone else watched the Gerrard interview on Bt sport. Good listen if you can watch it on youtube. Really good insight into some of his moments including the slip.

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06 Jul 2015 00:25:05
Hi Eds
Any idea who this third addition to the back room staff is?
Also when I search Allan I'm getting a lot of Lallana stuff which is no use! Have we signed this Brazilian youngster or was that all speculation?
Do you know much about these kids we've supposedly signed for the academy?

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{Ed002's Note - Search on Internacional or academy.}

05 Jul 2015 21:29:42
Hi eds

When do milner and ings have their medicals at Liverpool? Also when does pre season training start is it tomorrow?

Thanks

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{Ed002's Note - I have no idea about medicals. Most clubs abre back to training this week - obviously not all players will be there.}

05 Jul 2015 22:54:27
Sean O'Driscoll??? look at his record:

"Started managerial career at Bournemouth in 2000, leading them to one relegation and one promotion
Took over Championship side Bristol City at the start of 2013 but left with the club bottom of League One in November
Was named England Under-19 boss in September but failed to get them into the European Championship"

Inspired choice Brendan! Just hope you see something I don't!

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{Ed001's Note - try reading up on him, he is one of the few coaches in England worth getting involved: http://www.football-news-views.co.uk/football-news-583-could-liverpool-have-got-the-right-man-at-the-right-time.php

06 Jul 2015 08:10:22
^^^^ Lovely bit of promotion for the new site ed001 :) I like it!

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06 Jul 2015 12:07:53
Dont just gloss over the facts of what you're speaking about and come on here speaking all that nonsense milts. Look at his record? Ok let's look at it.
Did he not manage anyone between Bournemouth and Bristol?
On Bournemouth he worked on a shoestring budget and managed to achieve a promotion.
After this he went to Doncaster Rovers. Once again he probably had the smallest budget to work with of all of the teams he was competing with, but got them promoted to the Championship. He continued his good work and even established them in the Championship and remained in it despite being plagued by injuries to the extent which saw them having to ask to postpone a match because they could not field a team.
And when he took over Bristol City they were already marooned at the bottom of the table and he almost saved them from relegation.
With the England u-19 he was in charge for 7 games. He won 6 out of the 7 only losing to France by 1 goal in an away game that meant they failed to qualify for the final tournament.
What a terrible guy.

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06 Jul 2015 12:23:09
Just sounds like the kind of spiel that was going on a couple of seasons ago about steve peters, fat lot of good he did last season!! We need proven quality on the coaching staff not a best friend!

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06 Jul 2015 15:37:30
To be fair you should forget all the promotions and relegations.

You need to look at his work with individuals, as that's his job now. He's not going to be judged on results etc.

Billy sharp rejected better offers when he was hot property to go work with Sean and Doncaster. So that's says a lot for what we need him for. Working with players, being the buffer for Brendan, helping someone like Ibe better his game.

He isn't involved in budgets, sigings or tactics etc so why judge him on his previous record.

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06 Jul 2015 00:14:53
Firmino's medical was completed in Sao Paulo at the end of last week and will join the squad after his two week vacation. I have a good feeling about this guy, and dare I say it: He gives me the Torres/Suarez vibe, although he plays in a slightly different position. Knock on wood, and may he be our missing link in attack.

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06 Jul 2015 06:22:19
As long as by a 'Torres/Suarez vibe' you mean he'll score loads of goals and not force his way out 😂

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06 Jul 2015 07:17:12
I hope by a 'Torres/Suarez' vibe he means that Firmino will inspire a title challenge.

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06 Jul 2015 07:24:12
Agree with pronin, class player.

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