Liverpool Rumours Archive May 18 2015

 

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18 May 2015 23:13:01
Ed look like Liverpool is on red alert with sterling case will this speed up the review in term of Brendan Rodger

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{Ed001's Note - unless it really hits the fan in the next couple of days, I don't expect anything to happen until the season is over. It does seem the ground is now being prepared with some stories being seeded in the media which will point out just what a mess of things Rodgers is making. In my opinion that is so there will be no backlash when the decision is made. Up until now all the British media has backed Rodgers totally, all of a sudden he is under the spotlight and there is more to come out yet.}

18 May 2015 23:26:48
come on ed01 u can't leave it like that ha more to come out yet?

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{Ed001's Note - yes mate, about the disharmony in the team. I expect a lot more of the stories regarding how many players are unhappy right now to come out. I know Gerrard could certainly say more, but like Agger and Kuyt he will keep his mouth shut out of a love for the club. He will toe the party line because he wants the best for the club, but don't be surprised if others don't feel the same way. I really hope FSG act now, either remove him and be done or confirm he will be staying to the squad and tell them to like it or lump it. This review is disruptive, it brings things to a head and highlights the issues behind the scenes to all the players.}

18 May 2015 23:41:15
Ed001

Curious to know your thoughts about this as you know a lot more about this than we do - Gerrard has come out many times and said Rodgers is the right man, but you're implying here that they don't see eye to eye. Why doesn't he remain neutral when asked about this then? Surely that would be a better option?

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{Ed001's Note - because he loves the club and will say what he thinks is the best thing to say for the club, rather than what he feels. Just like Agger hasn't come out and said anything bad either.}

19 May 2015 00:07:52
Surely if it's not a secret to certain people then the club board will know and act accordingly. I know it has been the case with the Boston Red Sox that if its not working out then they will cut ties. So pretty much, Stoke could be BR's last game as well as others.
Be interesting to see if Glen Johnson has anything to say. Met him recently and he wasn't shy in saying a few things

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19 May 2015 00:12:36
what did glenbo johnson say??

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19 May 2015 00:28:59
Love for the club? If it was in the wrong hands and you knew about it surely it would be best to say something and expose the bad than leave it hidden especially considering Gerarrds position? Am tired of Gerrard saying he would have more trophies if Rodgers got the job earlier (maybe in the conference stevie) surely even Brendan knows time is up? According to the Eds the dressing room has now crumbled. obviously gerrard was holding that unit together now they have no leader and a clueless manger with no direction in terms of identity or experience of winning! Not to mention a ridiculous transfer record which has now left players wanting out "sterling" the fact the committee ended up forcing deals in the end out of spite confirms the club is a mess from top to bottom which is why gerrard has been kept out the loop lately! Can we just get the axe out and have done with it and start fresh? I just hope Klopp was some how on a connection flight from fenerbahce to boston! MAYBE SPARKY can confirm that Brendan's landlord has put forward an eviction notice? Thanks for the info eds greatly appreciated!

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19 May 2015 02:46:09
glen johnson doesn't say anything. or do anything for that matter.

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19 May 2015 04:12:33
Sorry Ed001, I do not normally disagree with you but these stories are not being seeded by the club. They are all emanating from Aidy Ward and his associates (that's from a reporter friend). In my opinion we should get accustomed to the fact that Raheem will not change his agent and we are fighting a lost cause.

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19 May 2015 05:25:04
To be fair, Ed001, Agger did say a few not so complimentary things about Rodgers (as have Downing and Sahin before him), including:

"The things that went wrong between us is that I say things the way they are and I expect others to treat me the same way. Maybe it is wrong to always expect this."

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19 May 2015 07:02:01
Do we know 'why' the British media has been such staunch BR supporters? Because he's a British manager, or is there more to it of which I'm unaware? Is he a preferred sound byte where most in football are merely cliché-spouting boring people?

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19 May 2015 07:40:38
I'm not seeing any media showing negativity towards Todgers? Also still seeing ex players blaming Aidy Ward and Sterling over Rodgers.

Totally 100% agree with Carra, where has Sterling been in the big games? Wants trophies, villa semi where was Sterling. CL we didn't show up, neither did sterling. It seems he like to be carried along with great players, join in with the fun but not create it himself. Big players step up and shine amongst a poor team, that's why people look at Austin at QPR or Cambiasso when Leicester were poor. Great/Good players stand out regardless. See Countinho, he's been in the same team but he's got into team of the season, ask yourself why?

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{Ed001's Note - he is young, give him time.}

19 May 2015 09:15:06
Lads 20, bit much to ask were he's been in big games. Lads been put up top and people demand he performs, shouldn't be his job.

Not down to sterling to take the Gerrard role and drag lfc to titles.

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19 May 2015 09:16:31
I also think young players want to play in teams and for coaches that can teach them something and inspire them to greatness. I think Sterling had that with Gerard, Sturridge (when fit), Suarez, Coutinho all some of the best in the league last season - three of those have gone now, we have no CL and Rogers reign turning into a shambles.

Frankly although I hate the way it's playing out, I can almost understand the guys perspective, particularly if he thinks he's been hung out to dry in the press too as indicated by him talking to the Beeb.

I say we should reluctantly let him go assuming we get over GBP30mln(we still have Ibe/Llalana/Coutinho/Markovic/Teixera that can cover his position), bring in a top top coach like Klopp, bring in a couple of top top players in striker/midfield where we are weak and we go again. Just please do it soon before this all unravels!

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19 May 2015 10:04:37
Got to say he's brave going against the club like this.
Thing is if you give him a contract now will that make him feel untouchable? Don't want him to think he can do what he wants, when he wants in future.
What a nightmare and it's all Brendan's doing.

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19 May 2015 10:48:24
How is this all Brendan's fault?

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19 May 2015 10:35:22
Interested to know Ed's what exactly is the Brodg doing to these players to alienate them so much? I realize leaving somebody out of the team does it but there seems to be much more to it than just playing time. Is he singling out players in training, or is it the constant playing out of position, deflecting blame in the media etc? Cheers.

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{Ed001's Note - playing out of position, leaving them out of the squad altogether, breaking promises on game time etc.}

19 May 2015 12:20:53
Cheers Ed- got to say I'm worried he's going to step on Can's toes the way he plays him and moves him around in games. I've been a supporter of Rodgers but if he fails at basic man management then somethings not quite right. Thanks again.

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19 May 2015 12:00:26
Hi ED001,

Great insight as usual. But I was wondering, Rodgers surely did much the same in terms of man management in previous years compared to this year right? I mean he has mistreated players in the past and not just this season e.g. Agger, Lucas (past and present) and things at least on the surface were fine and we went on that run albeit with Suarez in the team and the players I guess you could say were in their correct position for the most part. Did the players only start turning against Rodgers as we started playing poorly this season, or was it always in the background and the winning simply masked it?

Cheers

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{Ed001's Note - it was always in the background and being masked, Sakho had issues if you remember, Lucas had injuries so wasn't being frozen out, etc etc. This has been an issue that has grown over time and will continue to do so until the club sorts itself out.}

19 May 2015 12:55:07
Thanks Ed001,

Unfortunately, that's the general feeling I've been getting from viewing this site over the last couple of years. Not nice to see. As my girlfriend says "men never change", think she may be right :P which I guess means the only way forward is by letting Rodgers go then as his "character" (cringe every time) can't be changed? You don't necessarily need to respond to that half question unless you believe there is another solution

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19 May 2015 13:06:55
Sterling is the most over rated 20 yo in football.His last 4 chances from inside 6 yards he has failed to hit the target on every occasion which is no coincidence.Arron lennon would have done better for us than sterling this season without a doubt. I would like to keep sterling but everything points to him leaving just keep in mind he is EASILY replaceable if we are clever with our signings.

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19 May 2015 15:41:28
Why are people still insisting on klopp for manager. his team are very similar to us (can't compete financially) with Munich.
He had a few good seasons with them but this year has been poor, I don't think he would be an improvement on Rodgers at all.he's overhyped.

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{Ed001's Note - so one bad year after managing to take a team that, in your words, can't compete financially to a couple of titles and he is overhyped?}

19 May 2015 16:37:38
Dortmund have been extremely unlucky with injuries this year in addition.

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19 May 2015 18:24:58
ed, who do you think would replace Rodgers if he were to be sacked,

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{Ed001's Note - no idea right now.}

19 May 2015 21:31:33
Cheers mate

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19 May 2015 23:04:30
Comparing a proven manager with trophies in his CV like Klopp to a clueless, trophy less failure like BR is the moral and ethical dishonesty at its worst

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20 May 2015 10:39:48
Actually Agger did go out and slam Brendan Rodgers. But it kind of slipped under the radar - most likely because it was in danish and in a danish magazine (Euroman if anybody is interested). But he told how Rodgers in no time went from being very friendly and supportive to totally freeze him out. Going back on promises, not speaking to him etc. All in all Agger was very disappointed to be forced out. He would have loved to stay longer and even end his career in Liverpool.

I will try and see if i can find the article again and put some quotes in here (with my own bad translation) if anybody is interested and the eds thinks it is alright?

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20 May 2015 19:30:53
For Ed01 - when you say there's more to come out, are you also referring to some or all of the alleged goings on with FSG as detailed in a Blind Religion article recently referring to FSG stacking BR? Not sure if you've seen it? Sounds farcical and unbelievable but I'm not sure on the credibility of it.

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{Ed001's Note - it is a load of rubbish.}

18 May 2015 22:38:32
Hi Ed01 get yourself ready for a barage of posts. All unfolding at Liverpool. Hearing now of a real shakeup behind the scenes. Players falling out and wanting Br sacked. Huge summer ahead. Have you heard anything Eds?

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{Ed001's Note - this is not news, it has been said many times how the likes of Lucas were being forced out, he is just one of many who have been badly mishandled by Rodgers.}

18 May 2015 23:00:52
Hopefully the club act quickly and sack Rodgers

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18 May 2015 23:23:05
Rein aggar sterling Gerrard lucas skrtel and a few others. There's a mutiny at lfc with the club at near breakdown, from the owners, management and players. Certain players want Br sacked.

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{Ed001's Note - forgot about Agger, he was the big one, he was literally forced out by Rodgers. If Agger didn't love Liverpool so much he could have easily opened his mouth and said a few things, instead he quietly went back to Denmark.}

18 May 2015 23:35:06
Surprise its coming from some good source is saying that the players are not happy wonder where the leak is coming from and thanks for the info ed

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19 May 2015 08:12:17
yes he's not as good as he was when he was young, but was surprised to see Agger leave.

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19 May 2015 18:15:19
What baffled me with the Agger situation is he made him vice captain then hardly played him and then forced him out the club. Didn't make sense

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19 May 2015 23:06:04
Dithering is what BR does. He can't stick to a story because he talks too much hence, is a known liar

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18 May 2015 22:21:21
Just seen the Sterling reports coming out, he won't sign a new contract. He feels bullied and let down by the club.

Looks like he will be on his way then Eds??

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{Ed001's Note - the club have badly mishandled it. They pushed him into a corner. He is just one of many who are unhappy, it is in need of a clean sweep or we risk a mess like the one at QPR and Newcastle.}

18 May 2015 23:00:07
Ffs what a joke mate were turning out to be. It's hard to see any positives through all the badness at the minute. How will this Sterling thing end? With him gone in the summer no doubt.

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{Ed001's Note - I don't know. It could all change yet, but the likes of Lucas and Sterling look set to join Gerrard, Carra, Maxi and Kuyt as players driven out by Rodgers.}

18 May 2015 23:00:48
A little dramatic don't you think. A young kid who thinks he's a world beater wants to leave and the club is in turmoil. Not sure I agree. Sterling is good, but there are better players. QPR and Newcastle is a little extreme. Also, pushing a kid into a corner? I'm sure the salary on offer is way beyond most 19,20 year olds. I'm pretty sure he got a nice break at Christmas too. £100k a week and a sebatical. Sorry, not meaning to be heavy handed with you Eds, it's the whole Sterling situation that's all a bit rich. Every year someone wants to hold the club to ransom. Unless you know something we don't I can't see what the club has done wrong.

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{Ed001's Note - you clearly are only reading the crap put out in the media by the club about him holding the club to ransom over money. It was never about the money as we have told you repeatedly. We have allowed a manager to mess about with a young lad's career and now he wants to move on and win something, as he knows we will never win anything under Rodgers.}

18 May 2015 23:18:17
Ed001, is there a particular couple of people at the root of the problem or is it an issue from top to bottom?

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{Ed001's Note - there is one man at the root of most of the problems and he is so busy talking about being outstanding between topping up his fake tan and having his teeth whitened that he has taken his eye off the ball. His man management skills are non-existent, he doesn't have the steady platform he had at Swansea and lack of egos to deal with. Here he has big names, with big egos, and he simply can't deal with it.}

18 May 2015 23:31:27
That's what I thought you would say Ed, thanks. It will hopefully be the beginning of the end for Rodgers now. If Rodgers does get the bullet, do you think that Lucas and Sterling could stay or is the damage done?

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{Ed001's Note - it really depends on who is in charge, a new man might not want them to stay.}

19 May 2015 00:16:44
Ed001 are we looking at anyone? Surely kloppers with zidane most likely going to madrid and carlo likely at city???

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{Ed001's Note - I don't know sorry, we don't seem to have made any moves to get someone in yet.}

19 May 2015 07:20:52
That he didn't get his own way?

Sell in the summer As simple as that, who does the boy think he is?

Sturridge, Continuo and Hendon all signed. I really don't care about raheem!

Everyone's Saying the players want the.manager out, and I think that is an absolute disgrace that it's even mentioned like it is normal, do you know how many of us wake up Monday to go to work for someone wr don't lik, but the key ingredient is JUST GET ON WITH IT YOU WHINY BABY, YOUR GETTING PAID END OF.

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19 May 2015 11:39:18
I think it's more than that LFC - you want young players to feel inspired to play for LFC and feel that they can achieve their ambitions with the club and clearly that's the problem here. No top top players will simply play for money.

I personally don't think Sterling leaving is a problem on own, in fact I've argued elsewhere I'd rather sell him to buy a top striker or CDM given the overabundance of attacking mids in the side, but its the message he's sending that concerns me.

The vision and ambition of the side are key to holding top talent and that's the job of leadership to inspire, especially the manager. I'm not surprised it's being questioned though given the multiple formations, position switches, key players being frozen out/subbed this season hence why I think Rogers is under question.

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18 May 2015 22:16:25
Hey eds,
quick one, could coates return after picking up a bit of form now at sunderland?

Also, is there serious talks about letting brendan go? The team in increasingly rudderless and anchelotti and klopp being available surely we have to approach them? Our squad isn't half bad and if we keep sterling we can push on but i don't think he will stay with rodgers in charge

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{Ed001's Note - Coates is up for grabs. He is not wanted at Liverpool.}

18 May 2015 22:17:37
Sterling has "asked to leave" according to the sport website

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18 May 2015 22:27:01
good bye

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18 May 2015 22:31:53
Worrying times at the club with what seems the now annual departure of a key member of the team leaving.

Need to get someone with the necessary stature to halt this trend and manage the undoubted young talent we have correctly.

Get Klopp and spend the Sterling money wisely on one top class striker with player sales on top and we will be stronger next season.

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18 May 2015 22:36:55
Yep, we really are not in a good place at the minute.
No real identity, no balance, poor transfer policy and a manager who just can't keep his mouth shut.

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18 May 2015 22:47:41
what is happening at this once great club?. smh!

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18 May 2015 23:10:05
if there is that much unrest in the changing room and by the sounds of it BR has lost the backing of the players it seems we should look at getting rid b4 all are top players decide they want to leave

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18 May 2015 20:49:50
So Striker wise Ed001 will most probably be Ings, Origi, Sturridge and 1 other ?

Question is who do we want as the other 1 ?

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{Ed001's Note - Sinclair.}

18 May 2015 21:54:45
If Ings is the only striker we are looking to bring in then this transfer committee is messing everything up. The owners clearly don't want to find any more transfers because of the mess that the people in charge have made. I said at the beginning of last season that we needed a proper striker to compete or be able to displace Daniel glass sturridge because he's too injury prone, and Suarez made him better than he was. Ings will do little to improve on lambert borini and balo.

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18 May 2015 22:20:40
Pretty worried heading into the season with that front line, Sturridge good but injury prone, Sinclair and Origi both young and untested and Ings has done okay but hardly set the Premiership alight and had a few injuries himself

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18 May 2015 22:09:04
Ed you having a laugh we won't get into top 4 with that

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{Ed001's Note - why not? This is ridiculous, Sinclair is an excellent player, he is as good as just about any option out there. To suggest it wouldn't get top 4, when the far worse front line from this season could easily have got in the top four if it was managed correctly makes no sense.}

18 May 2015 22:50:02
Thats fair enough Ed, I'll not comment on players I know, rather embarrassingly, not much about in Origi and Sinclair, like a lot of us though I think Ings might be a bit out of his depth, and I would like some experience, to keep us going because youngsters as you say can be inconsistent.

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{Ed001's Note - Sinclair is a brighter prospect than Kane, and look how he has done. He might not make the same impact, but he deserves the chance.}

18 May 2015 22:52:28
I think at a minimum we need Milner and Ings and a new fullback (which between them shouldn't be too expensive as mostly just signing on/tribunal fees), but on top of this I really think we need at least one top class signing to really worry the opposition.

I personally think this either needs to be in the deep lying playmaker role (Lucas not a playmaker and Can still young) and/or preferably a top top Striker given the troubles we've had this season. If we're very very lucky perhaps we get both assuming we can move on Balo, Borini, Lambert, Allen and/or even Lucas.

My picks from the unlikely rumours would be from Lacazette, Vietto, Martinez, Aubameyang, Vidal, Bender, Schneiderlin, Pjanic. At the more achievable but perhaps less marquee end of the spectrum perhaps Kongdogbia, Illara, Jovetic, Benteke.

If we don't get at least one major signing besides Milner/Ings then I really worry about the direction we're heading in.

Oh. and I'd take Klopp over any one of the above any day. I think he'd have more impact on the squad than any single player.

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19 May 2015 08:16:13
I agree with ed001. Save the money and buy another striker as a main striker. Sinclair can be slowly integrated into the team. Hell, even ibe can play there.

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18 May 2015 20:35:24
would liverpool have any interest in Leroy Fer? He'll obviously want out of QPR after relegation. He and Can would at least provide some size in the middle of the park. I admittedly don't know how good he really is considering his team got relegated but on the other hand he has 11 caps for the Dutch national team and I have a man crush on all dutch players.



Thanks.

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{Ed001's Note - no, he is not good enough.}

18 May 2015 22:23:51
that means we prob sign him then

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18 May 2015 22:59:44
I think Philips is a more capable player than Fer. That being said, I don't think any QPR midfielder will improve our squad.

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19 May 2015 01:28:17
when has that ever stopped us buying players Ed01!? :)

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{Ed001's Note - good point, I will expect a £35m offer to go in next week then!}

18 May 2015 18:57:24
Hi Ed's. I think we are in desperate need of at least two fullbacks/wingbacks. Do you think Liverpool would be interested in the young lad Trippier from Burnley. He was one of their best players this season and would add some needed competition in defence. Wouldn't cost much either.

Thanks

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{Ed001's Note - as far as I am aware he is not of interest to us, though Everton have looked at him, as have Southampton and West Ham.}

18 May 2015 17:06:25
Liverpool are interested in the young lad grealish from villa but have reservations over his attitude.also garbutt has told family he is keen on a move across Stanley park

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18 May 2015 17:23:18
we also have young lads here that can play instead of grealish.

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18 May 2015 18:05:36
Agree kaizer it is simply what was mentioned to me this afternoon and its just like Liverpool to spend rather than promote academy players

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18 May 2015 18:48:47
Garbutt is going to be amazing.

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18 May 2015 17:02:24
strong, strong rumour that fsg's absence from Saturdays game was a major meeting where it was voted that BR would be replaced PENDING THE ACQUISITION OF THE BOARDS CHOICE OF REPLACEMENT, note he will only be replaced if the choice of replacement is willing to take the job.

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18 May 2015 17:39:49
Where's the rumour come from? I'd imagine it would have been disussed at length before Saturday mate.

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18 May 2015 17:41:35
Any idea as to the choice of replacement??

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18 May 2015 17:49:52
FSG are never at the game.

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18 May 2015 18:09:40
seems odd to me surely they didn't need to have this meeting during a game could've happened at any time, could have easily done it on the phone/via email.

Don't believe it, I mean they might have it in their heads to replace Rodgers but this seems an unlikely scenario.

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18 May 2015 18:12:01
I would doubt fsg have managed to narrow down any possible replacement to just a single applicant at this stage.having a number 1 target is 1 thing but if the owners have no confidence in br he should be sacked regardless of 1 manager rejecting the job.you would also hope that with the traditions of the club we often here about that a little more class would be used in addressing the matter rather than offering someone a job whilst br is still in his

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18 May 2015 18:45:55
my thoughts on this is that fsg had already made the decision on BR going and that this was just about the replacement the bookies are never far wrong and Klopp has come into 2/1 from 7/1 make of this what you will

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{Ed001's Note - bookies are normally wrong or they would not have so many people in the betting. They only follow sites like this to get an idea, a good friend of mine is from a family of bookies and he is always asking me for info to use for their oddsmaking.}

18 May 2015 18:50:04
I believe the rumour is true. Similar noises have been made through fairly reputable channels.

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18 May 2015 20:34:51
I can't believe so many fans are obsessed with BR moving on. I think we should back the manager instead of coming out with BS rumours. Let's look at the facts his first season he was tasked with reducing the wage bill and still keeping us competitive. Maxi,Bellamy,Kuyt,Aquallani,Adam,Downing,Cole, all had to go high wages most of them. He was then promised a striker final day of the window because Carroll was sold. Sturridge and Dempsey both promised but neither materialised. We then secured sturridge in the January finishing 7th. His second season we over achieved in finishing 2nd. We then lose 50 goals in Sturridge and Suarez for his 3rd season. Was promised Alexis Sanchez for losing Suarez but instead was offered the ultimatum of taking Balloteli or know one on the last day of the window. Who do we get to replace him Klopp he may be a great manager let's not forget Dortmund finished 7th this season in a very poor division. Let's give him full control on transfers and let him rebuild. I think players like Can Moreno sahko Markovic will improve next season.

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{Ed001's Note - that is not true, Bellers was not on high wages, nor was Adam. Cole went because he was shot, not because of his wages. Aqualani went because he was an injury prone donkey. Maxi left because Rodgers wanted younger players. Bellamy chose to leave because he couldn't get in the team. Downing and Adam went because they weren't good enough. Nothing to do with saving wages, that is simply a lie. Rodgers was tasked with no such thing, just utter bull like most of the reasons for keeping him in his role. Just another made up excuse for a failure. All this crap about promises is a lie too, none of that happened. Your whole post is just a total load of nonsense dredged up from some sort of fantasy you had.}

18 May 2015 20:53:54
@Johno0123 When rodgers had full control of signings, he bought welsh xavi allen and borini for 26 million - would be madness to let that man have free rein of the purse.

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18 May 2015 21:52:29
I'm just trying to make points for keeping BR. In his first season like I said he had to get rid of the players mentioned that be high wages not good enough they had to go. He inherited these players. Aqualani played more games out on loan at Juve and Milan than for Liverpool. He was Alonso replacement remember. He first season was rebuilding. His second season we finished second. We've had a bad season losing the best player in the league and losing sturridge. This is not some fantasy in my head like the Ed put it. Just a fan who wants the club to keep the current manager.

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18 May 2015 21:52:29
I'm just trying to make points for keeping BR. In his first season like I said he had to get rid of the players mentioned that be high wages not good enough they had to go. He inherited these players. Aqualani played more games out on loan at Juve and Milan than for Liverpool. He was Alonso replacement remember. He first season was rebuilding. His second season we finished second. We've had a bad season losing the best player in the league and losing sturridge. This is not some fantasy in my head like the Ed put it. Just a fan who wants the club to keep the current manager.

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{Ed001's Note - sorry but he didn't have to get rid, he chose to get rid, there is a massive difference. If that caused us to struggle, well then it was down to his choices. He chose to rebuild, he chose revolution over evolution, then got us second and chose to rip it all up and start again. He spent over a hundred million pounds in the summer and failed to sort out any of the issues we all knew the team had. Nothing you have said makes any sense, you are pointing out all of Rodgers failures, then saying they are a reason to keep him, while pretending his choice in selling them was not his choice. It is just nonsense. I can fully understand you want to keep him after coming close, despite it being clear he has no clue how to replicate it, but to make up stuff to try and absolve him of his incompetence is another thing altogether.}

19 May 2015 01:04:01
"Nothing you have said makes any sense" - Ed

Hate to argue with you Ed but - "losing the best player in the league and losing sturridge" - John0123

That makes perfect sense. Every pundit and observer has said our biggest problem this season has been goals. More than the manager, defense, contracts, etc.

Some have even gone as far as defending Sterling for his poor play as he is being asked to be a striker rather than provider. Gerrard is our top scorer with more goals than our 4 strikers put together. Same problem when Torres was out and we had N'gog as backup.

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{Ed001's Note - but that was used as an excuse for Rodgers, when it was Rodgers that chose the replacements, so the lack of goals is down to him.}

19 May 2015 09:31:50
Not sdure if you missed it but judging by what you have written JW Henry was at the game on saturday.

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18 May 2015 10:50:35
Hi EDS is there any interest from Vidal from us thanks

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{Ed002's Note - No. Vidal won't be moving to Liverpool.}

18 May 2015 15:14:26
ed, what club maintains the most interest in vidal?

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{Ed002's Note - Vidal is aware that he can leave Juventus this summer but has said he would like to stay. Manchester United may yet return to consider him again as his fitness issues seem to have been addressed. Bayern Munich have been credited with an unlikely interest.}

18 May 2015 10:44:19
Hi Eds, trying to fill RWB slot for next season, any idea how likely it is Vazquez will stay at Espanyol or Aurier at PSG?
Thanks a lot

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{Ed002's Note - Both could potentially move - but neither will be moving to Liverpool.}

18 May 2015 11:16:26
Actually I just found out that PSG have now signed Aurier permanently. What's the problem with Vazquez?

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{Ed002's Note - Both could still move this summer.}

18 May 2015 12:38:15
But Vazquez won't be coming to Liverpool? How come Ed? Sb else in for him?

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{Ed002's Note - Liverpool has shown zero interest in the player. I should perhaps explain that Lampard and Rooney will also not be moving to Liverpool this summer.}

18 May 2015 12:55:59
Ok well I'm glad to hear that at least, but I'm confused about Vazquez.
There have been reports of Liverpool interest since March, he has been on your summary list and you said yourself on May 6th "Liverpool enquired about the availability of Real Madrid's Lucas Vazquez"

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{Ed002's Note - Sorry I didn't realise you were talking about Lucas V - he is not a right back.}

18 May 2015 13:18:41
Liverpool has 4 strikers, 5 midfielders and 6 centrebacks all perfectly capable of playing RWB. Or is it just Rodgers that thinks that?

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18 May 2015 13:24:00
Aha ok, I know, but I thought he might be in contention for the right wing-back role since his tracking and work-rate are good and he's not afraid of a tackle. No worries, thanks Ed.

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18 May 2015 17:26:24
No more 343 next season please. It doesn't bloody work.

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18 May 2015 09:50:33
Mornin Eds,
Another Jovetic rumour surfacing, is there any actual interest that you know of?
Thanks a lot.

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{Ed002's Note - Roma and, particularly, Inter Milan are interested.}

18 May 2015 08:28:22
Hi ed 02 ! What's the latest on jovetic ? Any interest from Liverpool?

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{Ed002's Note - Roma and, particularly, Inter Milan are interested in taking Jovetic back to Italy, perhaps initially on loan. His time in England has been plagued by injury and an inability to settle. Juventus have dropped their interest and moved on.}

 
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