22 Feb 2016 23:40:28
Would anyone else be opposed to a 1 year extension for kolo? For an old man he stays fit and is always available to do a job. A great leader/ person too. Granted we need some players off the book. I'm just saying it wouldn't be the worst thing in the world.
23 Feb 2016 01:05:51
I would love for that to happen, but I'm not sure if it's because I love the bloke or because we actually need him.
I'ld be happy if he stayed, slightly gutted if he went.
I don't know.
23 Feb 2016 01:24:18
i disagree. with matip coming in, gomez returning from injury, then decision to be made for ilori, add that to the cbs that we have in sakho, lovren and skrtel, i think it is best that we allow toure to leave.
23 Feb 2016 06:26:22
I would personally let Toure go, great servant, but his time is up. I would also let Skrtel, Sakho and Ilori go, as they are all below top standard, and are not what Liverpool need right now. Keep Lovren, I think he will improve, Matip due in July, Gomez to return, and sign another experienced CB with leadership qualities. The cash return on the three defenders listed above must be £20m or thereabouts. Would want £12-14m for Sakho alone.
23 Feb 2016 07:30:19
34 years old = old man.
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23 Feb 2016 09:05:26
Let's face it, it's highly unlikely that next season would be his best one yet.
23 Feb 2016 09:30:28
34 years old yes - but priceless experience / leadership etc. happy to play abit part, but just loves been at the club and probably not even bothered about a big wage. speaks volumes.
23 Feb 2016 10:45:26
The club needs to move forward. I expect him to go but he's done well for us.
23 Feb 2016 11:35:59
He's one of the nicest guys in football. I remember asking Ed001 about him a year or so ago, apparently the guy is really genuine and just happy to be in the privileged position he's in.
He also really helps out with the youth players apparently.
{Ed001's Note - he spends a lot of his spare time and money on an orphanage back in his home country. He is genuine good guy who appreciates what he has and tries to help others achieve as well.}
23 Feb 2016 12:08:22
Kolo is a fantastic human being, but sentimentality should not get in the way of the club's progress. We have 5 CBs on our books (including Matip) which is more than sufficient for next season. However, i really hope the club retains Kolo's services in another capacity like an ambassador or maybe even join the coaching staff and teach our 'soft' defenders to be real men on the pitch.
23 Feb 2016 12:39:31
I would have him as a coach in a heartbeat, especially for the younger players, but we need the space for people to come through in the playing squad.
23 Feb 2016 13:38:35
My heart say yes but my mind say no. He's just so positive and smiling always. But his age and the amount of CB we have said otherwise.