Liverpool Banter Archive December 07 2016

 

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07 Dec 2016 23:32:08
It has been said plenty of times that Matip won't be going AFCON but has this changed at all. Given his ever increasing importance to the team - could turn into as good a transfer as Hypia - it would be a real loss if he were to go.
It shouldn't be the case that we depend on one player and perhaps we need a few games without him in the side for the other CB to step up, which may even prove we aren't so dependent. For me it's the only minor concern in what has been a great season so far.

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07 Dec 2016 23:59:47
I don't think it's changed mate, though I may stand corrected but I certainly haven't seen anything indicating him going to AFCON (thank god) I do agree it is a big concern, we don't have him in the lineup and we missed him dearly, we need another player as good as Matip.


08 Dec 2016 00:01:48
It's never been said he "won't" be going.
It has been said it's "unlikely" he'll be going.


08 Dec 2016 08:45:21
You sound like my wife Ron "its unlikely I will need you tomorrow night you go to the pub and watch the game. "

Unlikely is good odds but I guess the better he plays the more chance he will be asked to reconsider.


08 Dec 2016 13:44:05
Matip hasn`t played for Cameroon since the last WC and he gave his reasons, mostly due to injury. As a result, he already said categorically that he isn`t going and that he needs to play and regain his form after playing a decent part of last season with screws in his ankle that got taken out after his LFC move. It`s the Cameroon manager that is trying to muddle the waters. International managers do that all the time.


08 Dec 2016 18:04:33
This is what Matip said
“I would say at the moment I will be concentrating on Liverpool, it is a long time until January so you never know, but that is the idea. ”

That was back in September. Hardly cut and dried IMO.


08 Dec 2016 19:40:15
Exactly, Ron. It`s a month till the competition and if he were going, we would have known already as we all knew Mane would go even before he was signed. It`s the manager of Cameroon that is causing confusion and until Matip comes out categorically and says he`s leaving, then he`ll be here.


07 Dec 2016 22:47:16
M`vila freebie in janurary any one?

Baz.

Believable2 Unbelievable12

08 Dec 2016 00:26:34
Does anyone know how well he did at Sunderland? He was some talent before his move to Rubin Kazan but I think he is another player with major attitude issues.


08 Dec 2016 06:24:38
I'd much rather we buy a highly rated CB. And push Lucas back to the backup defensive midfield position where he belongs.


08 Dec 2016 13:46:43
Why would we want him when he is poorer now, than when many on here were clamoring for him in the past, during which he was average at best?


07 Dec 2016 20:54:07
Evening Ed's 001/ 2

What's your take on the speculation surrounding Firmino's "alleged " buy out clause.

Cheers.

Believable0 Unbelievable1

{Ed002's Note - There will be no "buy out" clause - I have explained before about the different clauses.}

07 Dec 2016 22:58:11
You have indeed, My mistake.

Speculation regarding a " release clause".


08 Dec 2016 13:47:15
Laughed at the article, really.


07 Dec 2016 20:51:50
Some light hearted banter for a change - who do you think is going to be our highest goal scorer for the season? All competitions combined? I'm going to go with Origi first, followed by Mane followed by Coutinho.

Believable1 Unbelievable0

07 Dec 2016 21:27:13
I agree mate I think it'll be Origi.


07 Dec 2016 21:34:27
Firmino.


07 Dec 2016 21:43:11
I think Firmino.


07 Dec 2016 21:51:10
I'm thinking Manninger myself.


07 Dec 2016 22:09:26
MKS- just the goals or do you think he'll lead in assists also? You've got me thinking, hard.


07 Dec 2016 22:16:30
Goals, assists, pass completion, tackles, chances created etc. I think Manninger will lead it all!


07 Dec 2016 22:21:52
Milner.


07 Dec 2016 22:59:00
Milners a shout lad the amount of pens we get.


08 Dec 2016 05:32:16
MKS- The pure genius, that is Jurgen Kopp, to have gone out and got him for us! Just one thing though. Are we ever going to watch Manninger play, or do all of his talents remain secretive hidden? I mean you're one of the lucky few who's obviously seen him and deduced that prediction.


07 Dec 2016 20:25:30
Bob Paisley - This is your Life discovered from 1977! The original was destroyed. A VHS copy has been found!

Believable9 Unbelievable0

07 Dec 2016 22:12:28
Brilliant. what a find

The best manager in English football. ever . and the worthy successor to the great Bill Shankly.

They were the founding fathers of the modern day LFC and everything that is great about our club started with them and their boot room colleagues.


07 Dec 2016 23:08:37
Thanks malmo08. Wonderful watch.

Nice to know that they had to take part in WWs' that time in between their playing careers. Compared to current players, in fact it is wrong to compare.

Thanks again.

Cheers.


08 Dec 2016 00:13:38
How can Bob Paisley be best manager when we have Klopp? It doesn't make sense.


08 Dec 2016 00:25:17
YOU don't make sense, Leekuanyou.


08 Dec 2016 07:24:21
My God Leek you make me cringe at times. Thanks for posting malmo. Brilliant mate.


08 Dec 2016 07:35:43
What a brilliant find. I remember watching it on tv. It's worth watching it for the look on Bob's face as Eamon Andrews appears in front of him on the bus. Priceless and thank you so much for posting. It's a crime that he was never Sir Bob, even though he was to us.


{Ed001's Note - truly the greatest manager ever.}

08 Dec 2016 12:52:07
I agree, he should have been knighted - even posthumously in my opinion. Put it this way, if we end up with a sir wayne rooney then I'm going to launch one of those government petitions for Bob to be knighted.


08 Dec 2016 14:07:56
His record is the best in Britain hence, best manager in British football history. 8 years = 20 trophies. Even Fergie couldn`t match that.


08 Dec 2016 18:16:18
Paisley was a bit before my time but him and shankys i love reading about what they achieved it was a top watch. Cheers for posting!


07 Dec 2016 14:30:38
Our centre midfield is weak. Henderson is basic and has no pace. Henderson reminds me of Christian Poulsen without the haircut. Lallana is a poor mans Øyvind Leonhardsen and Wjinaldum is about the same level Claudio Yacob.

I would replace all 3 in January and don't get me started on Can. Seen milk turn quicker. Headless chicken, a very slow one at that.

Believable1 Unbelievable25

07 Dec 2016 18:40:50
Hahahaha.


07 Dec 2016 18:52:33
Going by the first 5 or 6 words, who else thought harry changed user names again?


07 Dec 2016 19:14:36
I agree about Can, vastly overrated, the weak link in our midfield. Lallana has shown massive improvements this year though and been sorely missed. Wijnaldum has proved useful in a trio with Hendo. Hendo needs the right partner to shoulder some of the centre work this is where Can shows his deficiencies as he often disappears on a walk about of his own. Can isn't good enough and I think Wijnaldum can be improved. Grujic showed promise and I would like to see given a few games to prove himself, Stewart too.


07 Dec 2016 19:38:34
This is hilarious.


07 Dec 2016 20:05:47
"Our"? Really?


07 Dec 2016 20:09:00
As soon as you said "our central midfield is weak" is the time no one cared to read no more.


07 Dec 2016 20:26:40
Yes Wasqas!


07 Dec 2016 20:32:29
How do I even begin to respond to this tripe?


07 Dec 2016 19:39:50
I'd worry more about your relegation battle at Woodison, if I were you.


07 Dec 2016 20:55:38
Every once in a while the loonies come out from the woodwork. That's why I love this site :-)


07 Dec 2016 21:04:55
I've read worse on the Live Chat.


07 Dec 2016 21:22:16
Lol Ron yeah your not wrong there. I read a few words of this and gave up.


07 Dec 2016 22:15:54
This is surely a troll.


07 Dec 2016 23:02:13
Haha is right Lcapitaine cheered me up that kid.


08 Dec 2016 00:56:33
Agree with natural poolie.

Too each his own and we are all entitled to have individual opinion based on our understanding.

Just because we share a different perspective doesn't warrant such comments.

Cheers.


07 Dec 2016 13:24:39
Afternoon Eds, any truth in the rumours that Hendo is pretty good pals with Pickford and he has been bigging us up which is leading us to bid for him in Jan with Migs going back to Sunderland.

Friends who live in Sunderland are pretty adament

Thanks.

Believable0 Unbelievable5

{Ed002's Note - No idea.}

07 Dec 2016 14:25:46
Those peddling such "rumours" are really trying to make 2plus 2 equal 5. Karius is the guy and Klopp is sticking with him and so the "rumour mongers" need to get over it.


07 Dec 2016 16:16:19
Yeah but it's a rumours site. I miss the days of someone hearing it from a cabbie.


07 Dec 2016 16:58:43
Klopp backs up his buys and will give more chances to them.

Can is also getting a good run but not sure why no Klavan last game in place of Matip.

what kind of msg will it give to players?


07 Dec 2016 13:54:47
True story. Lallana has been bigging us up to Jay Rodriguez as well so he is expected to sign in January alongside Pickford and Robben (who has agreed to sign after spending the night with Wijnaldum during the recent international break) .


07 Dec 2016 12:00:59
So Michael Beale is leaving . wonder who's going to get that role then 😂.

Believable1 Unbelievable0

07 Dec 2016 14:52:21
I think he was relieved that Wrighty pulled out Plymouth - makes his interview more straightforward!


07 Dec 2016 08:01:03
Morning Eds and Reds

Anybody have any idea why Michael Beale has left the club?

Cheers.

Believable0 Unbelievable0

{Ed001's Note - he got a job at a higher level.}

07 Dec 2016 10:01:34
He's got a Job at Sao Paulo in Brazil hasn't he?


07 Dec 2016 13:10:18
Big club. Good luck to him and thanks for the youth players coming through now!


07 Dec 2016 15:27:43
I think it's great. To get new exposure to new leagues and different styles of playing football. Can only help you become a better coach, for when you decide to come back home and bring all that learning with you.


07 Dec 2016 16:39:16
Question for Eds regarding Beale,

seem to have heard a lot about Inglethorpe and Lijnders, but is Beale thought of highly within the club and in football in general.


{Ed001's Note - yes, very highly.}

07 Dec 2016 07:20:30
I hear that West Ham are planning to alter their pre-match arrangements in order to improve performance.
Apparently not flying up but travelling in a massive coach and parking at Anfield.

Believable8 Unbelievable0

07 Dec 2016 09:07:33
We'll beat them 4-0.


07 Dec 2016 16:44:48
Just like we beat Bournemouth.


07 Dec 2016 18:25:44
We lost to Bournemouth 🤔✌.


07 Dec 2016 18:40:32
No Crazy Horse, just like we beat Arsenal, Burton, Leicester, Chelsea, Derby, Hull, Swansea, West Brom, Tottenham, Crystal Palace, Watford, Sunderland and Leeds. But hey we've lost 2 games this season so let's focus on those instead.


07 Dec 2016 20:38:57
Great response, Pipsscreamer.


 
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