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18 May 2026 09:34:42
I see reports from Argentina linking us again with Alan Varela. Not sure if he would be ideal and of course a huge fee.
18 May 2026 10:27:35
Until Slot leaves, I don't think it matters who we sign.
18 May 2026 00:07:40
I have just heard a very strange rumour, which Tbh I don't if it has legs or somebody is pulling my leg.
With the news that Antonio Conte is leaving Napoli this summer, this is the elite manager that FSG are looking to appoint to replace Slot. Has won 3 titles with Juve, titles with Inter and Napoli in Series A, also won the Premier League with Chelsea.
Personally I wouldn't be appalled if Conte was appointed manager, I don't think he would work under the current regime though & he is a lot better option than the "up & coming" managers we are linked with, even the fabled Xabi Alonso.
Bonus he is bilingual and speaks English & Italian.
18 May 2026 01:16:51
Dear God, no, Conte plays boring footie.
18 May 2026 03:24:40
Conte, an elite manager... When?
18 May 2026 05:23:11
Conte is taking over with Hoeness and Iraola as his assistants. Slot has told them it's way too hard to be full-time Liverpool coach, so he's recommended that they share responsibilities. One will oversee PL, another CL and the other domestic cups. International breaks will see team bonding exercises in Ibiza and the French Riviera. Breaking a sweat will be optional.
18 May 2026 06:28:33
Elite is doing some heavy lifting there. He's s****. No ex Chelsea managers, thanks.
18 May 2026 06:30:24
Every team Conte won the title with (Juve, Inter, Chelsea, Napoli), the season before he took over they finished 7th to 10th. His football is attacking but very strong defensively. As for not being an elite manager to win major trophies at every club you have managed (apart from Spurs - but, let's be honest, he asked for his release from that club & did have Spurs in 4th position when he left by mutual consent) is indicative of an elite manager.
The only manager to have won Serie A with 3 different teams, & you only have to see what has done with Scott MC (can't spell his name), average player from Man Utd, who last season was named Serie A Player of the Season under the coaching of Conte.
{Ed001's Note - attacking? Not in the slightest. He is far from attacking.}
18 May 2026 06:50:55
He transitions from defending with primarily 5 at the back to attacking with 5, making use of quick counter attacks & direct football. He is not a slow build Slot type of manager, which is why I would term him attacking.
{Ed001's Note - he plays a low block, that is not attacking. It is boring and defensive.}
18 May 2026 07:04:33
Mmmmh
Not sure about Conte ... I always liked the idea of him .. because he looks so scary and he is a lunatic on the sidelines ... he got Victor Moses looking like an elite footballer ... last manager to win PL with Chelsea ...
BUT not a fan of his football, although successful... he just seems like an old Mourinho type ..
in your club for 2 or 3 seasons at most .. win a couple of things, and then the grenade goes off in the room and everything goes to s*** ...
Think he would do well in the PL if this season's tactics and play continues.. would still have him over Slot ..
Just seems like an old Everton type manager .. or a scrappy team ..
18 May 2026 07:29:55
The hot-blooded, angry Italian on the touchline would definitely send a rocket under some of our players. It's for that reason I don't see legs in this rumour, I doubt Hughes could cope with someone as volatile as Conte. Slot is easier to handle, I guess.
18 May 2026 07:44:54
Guy_Gardner, Conte competes for league titles when they are the only thing he needs to focus on, and even then it isn't guaranteed. His record in other competitions is absolutely appalling - in a near 20-year managerial career, and having coached some of the biggest clubs in Europe, Conte has amassed 4 domestic cups (two of those nearly 15 years ago) and absolutely nothing in Europe.
Like Simeone, he hasn't evolved beyond what he originally became good at and known for, and thus his teams just get gradually worse over time.
18 May 2026 07:59:46
You can't be serious, Conte wins titles by spending loads of money and then everything always goes t*ts up the year after before he starts throwing one of his tantrums and goes nuclear in his press conferences when the pursestrings tighten a bit and he can't spend his way out of a rut.
We want a young progressive coach who understands the culture of the club, has a sustainable long-term vision and can connect with the fans.
Scott McTominay is hardly an average player, he very much has the skillset to excel in today's footballing landscape, especially in Italy.
18 May 2026 08:13:46
Edwards and Conte working together 😂 Conte might punch him.
18 May 2026 08:44:37
We know Hughes likes Italian football so there could be something in this.
18 May 2026 08:44:56
Conte could also have a fight in a room on his own.
He is better than Slot, but that's not a fit for us.
18 May 2026 08:49:23
Conte would definitely chin Mickey and Dickie
17 May 2026 22:29:55
I'm very sorry to inform everyone on here that all talk of a new Head Coach is way off the mark.
There will be no change for next season except maybe in the backroom set up, and it will be the status quo going forward.
I'm not trying to upset anyone, or anything like that, because I believe everyone posts on here what they actually think has been said, what they've heard etc, and are just passing it on for the good of us all.
However, from what I have heard, Slot is staying - end of!
17 May 2026 22:55:18
So what you've heard is more accurate than what others have heard because...??
17 May 2026 22:58:57
So if everyone's passing on what they've heard of, how's what you've heard of more valid than what they've heard of?
17 May 2026 23:02:36
You've said before you are no way itk. So what's the source? Duly ignored.
17 May 2026 23:04:40
For a club who was meant to stop the leaks, there is a lot of information coming out still lol.
I've heard he's gone, and you can just look at the players and how they are playing at the moment to confirm that.
Manager I have heard, who could be coming, is meant to be a pundit for the World Cup.
Hopefully Hoeness is the one though. Club has the summer to do the search, no rush.
Going to be an exciting summer coming up with all the rumours swirling.
17 May 2026 23:29:13
I would think that what I have heard is probably more valid, because if you have read several of my earlier posts, you will know that I am employed by the club, and have been for several years, and I can say that there is absolutely no talk of Slot going anywhere this summer, and he will be in charge next season.
Thanks for duly ignoring me, ArneSlop.
When I posted some time ago, I did say I wasn't ITK, but things have changed a bit, so I thought I'd share on here.
I hope this also answers both PP & Greg.
We can always come back to this post in August and see if it had any legs.
17 May 2026 23:58:04
Keeping that man on is negligence to the point of self-sabotage. We've been at this junction before with another charlatan by the name of Brendan Rodgers in almost exactly the same circumstance. The way this is playing out could not be more similar if it tried.
We know what will happen, money will be wasted, there'll be no change to the insipid football being played, and we'll sack Slot in October, having wasted a season.
18 May 2026 00:00:33
Whilst I appreciate your rumours, no offence, but I don't believe a driver for the women's team has much knowledge of what's happening inside the club. I'm sure whatever is happening is doing so in the background and not what you've heard in the canteen from the kitchen staff.
18 May 2026 00:04:02
I don't think Slot will be staying and all efforts are going into recruiting Hoeness. If they back Slot then why has a contract extension not been agreed or offered?
18 May 2026 00:05:51
Truly dreadful if Slot is staying.
18 May 2026 00:24:55
Devc900, you'd be surprised at what it is possible to find out when you are around players and staff all day most of the time. I have shared some of this above, but obviously your choice to ignore anything and everything I, or anyone else, posts.
18 May 2026 00:32:59
So, if you work at the club, why do you frequent here? Would you not lose your job passing on info if there is a push to stop the leaks?
18 May 2026 04:07:15
That is why I don't use a real name. You don't know who I am, and neither does anyone else. I'm allowed to frequent this forum just like you, sj. All this stuff about leaks is a farce.
I'm not saying anything out of turn, only stating that the coach is staying. No one at the club could or would object to that.
I hope that answers your question.
18 May 2026 04:35:34
@KBL, I tend to believe Thefields more, to be honest, as I believe he has more of a connection to the club than you, & his views are totally opposite...
18 May 2026 04:40:16
@ KBL, how can the club think that keeping someone in charge who doesn't have the support from the fans & most of the players is the right decision, because I can tell you it will get toxic even more than it is already.
18 May 2026 06:40:34
KBL, I respectfully disagree; it won't be "status quo." It will be much worse. If the club wants to see empty seats and hospitality lounges, and seats much less than full, then they'll stick w Slot.
18 May 2026 06:44:30
The club won't say anything before the end of the season. It's all speculation at this point.
Then we will know one way or the other.
18 May 2026 06:46:15
I believe you have a dressing room full of players who object to that, KBL. Once you lose the dressing room, the manager/head coach's time is up.
18 May 2026 07:40:30
I like the definitive "End Of" like you're proving some sort of point. If he does go, change your name.
18 May 2026 07:59:29
As you can read, Kbl, we like our ITKs humble.
With spacing.
Keep on posting. Cheers.
18 May 2026 08:38:30
All qualified ITK's space their posts. It's a requirement. 😊
18 May 2026 08:40:51
Hi Frode, I'm certainly not trying to prove a point. I don't have a point.
If I am wrong, I will come on here and hold my hands up, and I hope everyone else will if they are wrong about Slot going.
People at the club are not walking around gagged, and talk happens.
Beddoerocks - correct, we will see at the end of the season.
Red_Flyer69 - the current situation is we're playing bad and getting worse anyway, and up to now there has been a virtually full stadium for every home match. To be fair, if fans stayed away for just 1 match, that could possibly make a difference, but they won't, and especially not the last home game.
18 May 2026 08:48:16
Thanks for the rumour.
Sticking to what I've been told though, thanks.
All football operations will be reviewed in detail at the end of the season, not before.
That would explain the lack of discussion around the place. No decisions have been communicated. It'll be status quo until a decision is made.
18 May 2026 08:52:57
The Reds could finish on 62 points this season, but that doesn't quite tell the full story of Liverpool's form.
They won their opening five games of the campaign, which has effectively saved them from mid-table mediocrity.
Since the opening five games, the Reds have averaged 1.38 points per game. Across a full season, that would be worth 52 points, which would see them in eighth.
18 May 2026 09:06:48
Barry, that's why I don't space my posts out. 😂
18 May 2026 09:42:20
100% FSW, and if I remember rightly, they were last minute winners and hardly convincing performances. We have stumbled into the Champions League places.
18 May 2026 10:40:26
Just how many drivers for the women's team are there? I'm a little surprised that revealing even that much information preserves your secret identity.
Although, I suppose, if Superman could protect his identity by simply slapping on a pair of eyeglasses, you're probably safe...
18 May 2026 10:41:12
I feel a bit like all I do is come on here to defend posters rather than say much about the club (although not much good to say about it at the moment!).
I'm happy to hear what KBL says, he is clearly far far closer to what's going on than 99.9% of us, and even if what he says ultimately doesn't end up being the case (because things can and will change) I would rather have these kinds of rumours posted as it keeps the site interesting, especially from people who do have club connections.
I think we all want something to change in terms of management, I certainly do, but we don't run LFC and unless all the fans start boycotting games and actually hurting them in their pocket, we won't be listened to either.
Maybe it's my age, but I would quite like Slot to be given a send off as a thanks for winning the league last season, and then we can all move on and hope it improves under a new coach and with some new players. Let's all just be grateful we have people like Thefields, Carra etc who are passionate about the club like we are to keep us going, and be thankful we aren't Spurs. 😂
18 May 2026 10:42:29
Apparently Etienne Reijnen Slots ex-assistant is leaving Feyenoord for a job 'Abroad'. If he comes to Liverpool it looks like Slot may be staying for another season. Bad news it it turns out to be true.
17 May 2026 18:13:52
Hi all,
Going to give my two cents on the matter. Despite reports, I stand by my initial claim - there were talks with Alonso. These talks were held following Klopp's departure, and they were also held in recent months. Admittedly, the information I received and my certainty of his appointment was largely agent driven. A source who I believed I could trust seemed to be more confident in the matter than I was. But there was talks.
Like Robbo said, Slot has totally lost the dressing room. I’ve given examples of this over recent weeks and Salah’s post yesterday sums up the point I was trying to get across.
I never was really familiar or aware of Hoeness talks until yesterday. From everything I heard, he was not a leading candidate to replace Slot. It appears I misheard, because talks with his representatives have been ramping up in recent weeks.
I would now hedge my bets on him being the next Liverpool coach, although I can’t say that for certain. Slot's absolutely gone - no two ways about that.
17 May 2026 18:51:21
Thanks, VGD... Is there a possibility that if City beat Bournemouth on Tuesday that Slot will be gone before final game??
17 May 2026 18:54:56
God damn Vic, that's great news if it pans out.
17 May 2026 18:55:14
It's all good, Vic. For me, it just goes to show the sh*t show going on behind the scenes.
17 May 2026 18:58:04
Brilliant, VGD. Appreciate the information.
17 May 2026 18:58:58
Highly doubt it. However, I wouldn't rule out Slot's departure being announced before the Brentford game in order to avoid a hostile atmosphere on the final day.
17 May 2026 18:59:58
I think if Slot's going, and we have qualified for the CL, why put him through a press conference with them asking about Salah, his future, etc. Let him leave quietly.
17 May 2026 19:22:18
Well, I hope it's announced before the game, simply because he deserves a sendoff for the 20, surely. We can wave good bye to the three of them nicely!
I don't want him to continue by any stretch, but giving the fella a clap on his way out seems reasonable.
17 May 2026 19:31:59
Agree, Mighty. Hopefully City win Tues night, so that leaves us qualified for Champ League, so the game against Brentford is nothing more than us trying to get 4th instead of 5th.
Slot has made an absolute pigs ear of this season, but he was outstanding last season, and I would like to see him get good reception before we part ways.
17 May 2026 19:32:20
If Slot is there on Sunday, he needs to walk down the tunnel as soon as he's shaken hands, etc., and let the club legends get the send off that they deserve. Brass balls, that man. I'll give him that.
17 May 2026 19:38:39
VGD, Robbo, Thefields or Carra, any info on Edwards or STC leaving as well this summer?
17 May 2026 19:51:45
Nice one, goddammit. Any info is always appreciated. Even if it never comes to fruition, you can only pass on what you hear.
17 May 2026 20:03:45
Etienne Reijnen
Few things about this guy coming in, as always grateful for the info all you guys share.
Can't help but feel Slot stays and this guy comes in.
Hope I'm wrong lol.
17 May 2026 19:42:37
Digger, I don't think he was outstanding last season. He started very well, mainly because everyone expected a drop from Klopp. Something he has referenced himself. But once teams figured him out he hasn't had any answers. We stuttered towards the end of the season.
For Slot he needs teams to attack and we'd likely win. But why would anyone do that when they know we can be hit on the counter and there is very little bite in midfield to snuff it out.
Personally I think he's a one trick pony, might sound harsh but he doesn't appear to have any plan B. He's been given Wirtz who many considered one of the best young stars in world football before he kicked a ball for us and Isak (admits injured for most of the season) who many saw just behind Haaland in terms of quality of striker and we have put football that'd put most insomniacs to sleep.
Having said all that he deserves a good reception if he goes, but he needs to be given that luxury.
17 May 2026 20:20:19
Do people hate Slot that much? I think the best of all outcomes would be if we have top 5 secured before the last game, the club and Slot announce their mutual parting of the ways, and Slot gets a decent send off from the crowd. Yes, it's been a crap season, but the man is a Premier League winning manager for crying out loud.
All the fraud stuff has been way over the top for me, and while I do think he probably needs to move on, I'm not in support of the hatred he's receiving.
17 May 2026 20:38:40
Arne Slot may have won the Premier League last season, but for over 60 percent of his reign, Liverpool have been performing as a team that shouldn't qualify for the Champions League.
Despite an incredibly poor campaign, Liverpool find themselves with Champions League qualification still in their hands.
If the Reds beat Brentford, they will finish on 62 points; only once in the last 14 years, when Jurgen Klopp took over in 2015/16, have they accumulated fewer.
While Liverpool will likely "still 'win' qualification for the Champions League," as Slot put it, they are fortunate to even be in that position.
17 May 2026 21:23:52
It's testament to the massive drop off in quality of the Premier League. It's such a poor league.
17 May 2026 21:40:24
If Slot does go, he does deserve a huge amount of thanks for last season. As one poster said, he inherited an unbalanced squad, full of midfielders who want to play as a 10. But he still won the title.
Kudos to that successful handover should go to him and Hughes. But we have been passive since Newcastle brutalised us last season. Hughes brought in some exceptional players, but weakened midfield and lw, without bringing in competition for Mo.
Now we have to find a Mo replacement, when everyone knows we have to pay a premium.
I just don't see any kind of strategy from our sporting directors here. They do persuade players to join us, but Semenyo and Guehi would surely have been key for us to progress.
{Ed025's Note - he deserves nothing but contempt for me MS, he inherited a damn good team and steered it to victory in what turned out to be a very very weak league, this season he has dismantled that team and even after getting a half a billion pounds worth of top talent he has turned Liverpool into a boring unfit inept gang of charlatans who have been a disgrace to the shirt, this is his doing and he should be thrown out the club in disgrace..just my view of course..
17 May 2026 22:18:38
Is right 025, I think you're secretly half a Red myself yanno.
I had your team in my Acca this weekend to win or draw, and they let me down for a 7 timer !!!!
{Ed025's Note - they let me down most weeks Hughesy..
17 May 2026 23:07:34
Slot had thanks and plaudits at the end of last season for winning number 20.
At the end of this season, he should be judged on what he has achieved this season. Which is absolutely nothing, except dull football, failing to improve a single player, causing a rift with Mo, alienating the fans, record defeats, record goals conceded, 1 point away from home against the top (6?) clubs, the list goes on.
17 May 2026 22:08:55
Couldn't agree more with Ed025. He's taken what was a good squad which was heavily invested in and crippled it. I appreciate there are holes in the squad and with jota passing and injuries it's not been easy, but look at the results and the football being played.
He's just not good enough. The best thing he's done this season is somehow convinced wirtz to join us, as under a proper manager helll smash it
17 May 2026 22:30:40
Summed up perfectly Ed025!
Honesty is always the best policy!
{Ed025's Note - it is KK mate..
17 May 2026 22:32:05
Have to agree with you completely ed25.
I know hindsight is a wonderful thing but, here are a few things that should not have happened last year.
Diaz going to bayern, while Gakpo gets 250 grand a week. It should have been the opposite way around, fairly sure Diaz might have changed his mind for that wage increase.
Signing Isak for 130 million and God knows how much wages, Ekitike is good enough to be our lead striker for me and they tend to play a majority of the matches.
The funds could have got a right side winger / forward to ease the burden on Salah and maybe a legitimate DM.
Leaving Harvey Elliott to rot at Villa all season, should have been brought back to Liverpool in January full stop, I'm also not his greatest fan by the way.
Three stand out issues we could have handled differently and I feel would have helped the squad be stronger.
17 May 2026 22:37:08
Well said Ed025, couldn't agree more! He has absolutely taken the club back to the dark ages. Reversed all the good work done over Klopp's 9 year tenure. Absolutely criminal in my book!!
17 May 2026 22:40:39
I couldn't have written it better myself ED25. Well said old chap.
17 May 2026 23:22:46
A bit harsh that, Ed. He won us the Premier League last season so deserves respect for that regardless of how he has performed since. You see, winning the Premier League is an incredible feat that plenty of other clubs have not achieved since its inception over 30 years ago.
{Ed025's Note - he won it with Klopps team for me DE and inherited a very good team, when left to his own devices he sent the club backwards and isolated a lot of the players mate with the tactics and lack of training...i dont think i was harsh enough to be honest..
17 May 2026 23:39:11
Thank you, ED25. Even you, as an Everton fan, can see what is happening, but somehow some Liverpool fans still back Slot after everything they've seen this season.
18 May 2026 00:21:56
Two points that come to mind.
1) Professional athletics and sports are all about "what have you done lately?" They don't give out praise and prizes for what you did last year or what you will do next year. He's been a professional coach long enough to know this. All of us that want him out feel that he hasn't been good enough this season. I praised him last season, and that's done and dusted now. I have no moral dilemmas over it.
2) Yes, by all means give the man his send-off. But by courtesy and consideration, not obligation. If anything, he owes the club and fans much more. The history books will have him listed as the coach of the winning team of the 2024/2025 EPL season. For the next decades and probably even centuries. None of us will be around then, and yet his name will be there still in the books. It's good enough.
18 May 2026 00:39:08
Last season you could see his meddling having an effect, that's why we were probably a team of two halves. As for this season, it could and should have been a cake walk. The league is that crap, he's footin useless.
18 May 2026 02:00:53
Poor Arne, you have to feel a bit sorry for him, with how the beginning of the season panned out with the terribly sad loss of our little smiling assassin. For what it's worth, I think it best he goes to wherever he feels welcome, because he must feel about as welcome as a fart in a spacesuit, but like a pair of red socks in a white wash, he still sees it as pink, poor fella.
18 May 2026 06:16:30
Iron Man, Slot has gone from humble and engaging to arrogant and disconnected. I don't care where he feels welcome. He's outstayed his welcome at Liverpool Football Club.
18 May 2026 06:03:02
Ed, you nailed it for me. The arrogance of this man is off the charts. But, the ones above him are even worse for allowing him to take the complete piss out of this football club.
Like to see all of them sacked in the most embarrassing and humiliating way possible. None of this mutual consent bollocks. Anyone thinking it's harsh, think about how he's treated Salah.
18 May 2026 05:57:04
Thank you VG.
Keep em coming coming mate.
Appreciate the info.
Well said Ed25.
Sometimes the truth hurts.
People will spin the situation a million ways, but at the end of the day, this is exactly where we are.
A dysfunctional team, which cost a fortune to setup.
He and those responsible for that should be shown the door.
We lauded him when he won the title, and now we loathe him for how he will leave this team.
Its the nature of the beast.
18 May 2026 08:25:21
Was it Paisley who said after winning the league and as soon as it was over, it reset to you have won nothing before the new season started? Might be wrong but think it's right.
18 May 2026 09:29:06
Had we sacked Slot in November, like we should have, he would have left with a lot of fans having fond memories and thanks for delivering number 20. The problem is that this has dragged on for so long now. The football has somehow got worse, the results are abysmal, and the anger and hatred have been allowed to build up to the point where most people do not want Slot anywhere near the club ever again. He has lost the dressing room, and he has failed to address basic problems that have been clear and obvious to even the most amateur wannabe manager.
We signed 2 world class £100m+ players in the summer and Slot sets the team up so that Isak never sees the ball and when Wirtz gets it there is no movement or runners for him to find. People are slating Isak's performances, but when Salah, Gakpo, Chiesa play through the middle they also never see the ball. Huge credit to Ekitike as he is the only player who has actually been able to get involved in games despite Slot's tactics.
The guy has caused the club to rot from the inside out and I genuinely cannot believe that he is still here.
18 May 2026 10:24:50
He's only doing his job to the best of his abilities.
He's not very good, but that's not worthy of treating a man with "contempt".
A pat on the back, thanks for the title, good luck with your future.
That's it.
No big send off for a man who's been here 2 seasons.
Salah and Robbo should be getting the send offs, 2 legends of the club who have brought us so many countless moments of joy and happiness.
Slot should get a cordial goodbye.
{Ed025's Note - or maybe kicked out the door like a bouncer does with a drunk Ron.. :)
17 May 2026 17:07:32
Evening Gents.
I've been made aware that recently, Luis Enrique hasn't entertained any offer from Liverpool to become the manager next season.
Certainly there has been enquiries.
Alonso never received an offer.
But what I am told is 100% that Slot has lost all confidence from the club, and the players.
There's absolutely no way back.
Yuu all know my thoughts on the next manager.
Cheers.
17 May 2026 17:22:53
Arne Slot has now officially responded to Mohamed Salah's recent Instagram post, and his comments are certain to create even more debate among Liverpool supporters.
Speaking about Salah's emotional message regarding Liverpool's identity and standards, Slot said:
"I think Mo is a fantastic player and a great guy, but sometimes when you aren't as good as you were it affects your ego a little bit, which is understandable.
Next season with fresh mentalities and new players, we'll see in the end who was right in this situation."
17 May 2026 17:23:51
So we are f***ed.
17 May 2026 17:24:18
Hope so, Robbo. I would be happy with Irola and love the way Bournemouth play, high energy and work rate, great coach.
17 May 2026 17:26:11
Thanks, Robbo...
Top of the ITK top 10 list 🤣 ( for now).
So that leaves Iraola...
Not sure how or what we can do to ensure his family settles in Liverpool, but hopefully we don't have another homesick situation on our hands.
17 May 2026 17:31:27
Has he actually responded with that? I saw it on a Facebook group that pops up that I don't follow, run by Nigerians, I thought it was click bait? Surely to God he hasn't said that?
17 May 2026 17:38:45
Nigerian fake news?
17 May 2026 17:47:19
That's fake, that response would be asking for trouble.
17 May 2026 17:49:16
Nigerian Crown Princes Hughes, Edwards & Slot need your support for next season.
All you need to do is give them blind support and you'll be rewarded with football riches and success beyond your wildest dreams. 😀
17 May 2026 17:55:13
Lads, we don't know if it's fake or not, but I do know somebody off this site who's looking into it to see if it's legit.
17 May 2026 17:57:19
Cheers, Robbo. I can't see FSG ignoring this season and keeping Slot. Iraola would make sense, would confirm why we haven't spoken with Alonso as well. Thanks for sharing.
17 May 2026 18:01:06
In fairness, Slot is in Ibiza (apparently) busting some shapes and cutting some rug, so I doubt he actually did say that.
17 May 2026 18:12:53
Thx, Robbo.
Interesting to see if it still will be a fluffy and nice mutual parting of ways or the cold hard steel of the axe...
Said it many times, Hoeness or Iraola will be happy to give a chance to ...
Nothing is happening until at least next Monday... Stuttgart have a cup final to play ... and we still have one more game to go.
17 May 2026 18:15:06
Bring on Iraola, I say! We'll be back in the hunt with him at the helm, without doubt.
17 May 2026 18:19:18
Solt (who prefers to be known as HepDaddy) said from Ibiza: "I'm chill for shizzle wit da dizzle, blud. Pon da DJ."
17 May 2026 18:26:16
Yeah, I wanted Alonso with him being a former player and also what he did in Germany. Now that he's gone, I'd be more than happy with Iraola or Hoeness. Then again, I'd also be over the moon with Fr. Dougal.
17 May 2026 18:40:14
Thx Robbo, but I can't keep up with all the information put out on here from the 4 ITKs that I pay attention to (Fields, Carra, VG and yourself). Remind me/us again if you're in the Hoeness or Iraola camp?
17 May 2026 18:15:07
Barry, are you cheating on us by messaging fellow users privately?
17 May 2026 18:44:56
All my info points at Iraola at present.
I haven't been told of other options other than Alonso was considered, more so before appointing Slot, but this season not fully backed by everyone at the club.
Enrique was also considered but nothing concrete, seems like he is happy where he is.
Houness, I haven't heard anything at all.
If things change, I will always update here 1st.
Have a nice evening everyone.
17 May 2026 18:46:37
Cheers Robbo,
Like most, I just want Slot gone - personally, I'd like Horness, maybe it's the Klopp comparisons?
But I'd be happy with pretty much anyone at this stage.
17 May 2026 18:52:14
I wanted Alonso for his proven record, club connections and previous work with Frimpong and Wirtz.
Not meant to be though, so I'd happily take either Hoeness or Ireola.
I'd say Ireola's Prem experience would pip Hoeness, but apparently there are still the family issues.
Likewise, Hoeness is a bit more of a gamble, but he does seem to be the real deal, done well everywhere he's been this far.
As long as Slot goes, I really don't mind.
17 May 2026 18:54:00
Sorry, Bobby, but it's just that I've got so much love to share. 😉
17 May 2026 19:00:29
I cannot understand why all of a sudden there is this clammer for Iraola, he has no record to justify such faith and would be a huge gamble. I remember years ago, someone wiser than me said if you buy mid table players, you will likely become mid table. We need to go big or stick with Slot, who I have also lost faith in, btw.
17 May 2026 19:02:49
Well we play Father Ted football, Barry! So Fr. Dougal may as well be in charge!
17 May 2026 19:04:38
Thanks Robbo, it is clear a change is needed. Let's hope we can actually get a positive outcome finally.
17 May 2026 19:11:09
Irrespective of whether it's Iraola or Hoeness, get used to their name being mis-spelled a lot on socials.
17 May 2026 19:13:52
There were 2. I am leaning to Hoeness personally. Having now looked into him a bit more, he ticks a lot of boxes, and, like others said, there's the family settling issues with Iraola, and there's something about Hoeness that just edges it for me. He will be all in.
17 May 2026 19:16:49
@TJury,
Robertson was bought from a relegated team. Gini was bought from a relegated team. VVD was bought from a team that was mid table. Mane mid table. Neither Salah nor Fabinho came from teams winning their leagues. Firmino, Henderson, Matip, Alisson from mid table/sub top. What did Klopp win with Mainz before becoming Dortmund manager and take them to the top of European football?
17 May 2026 19:29:57
Cheers, Robbo. Thanks for letting us all know what you've heard.
17 May 2026 19:40:55
Good point, KK7. 👍
17 May 2026 21:45:05
Every LFC manager signing is a huge risk. We've seen it with some players who simply don't settle because of the magnitude of the club. Under the present circumstances, I reckon that PL experience is important at this stage, with the exceptions of the likes of Enrique, but there's not much of him about.
Regardless of people's opinions of FSG and the staff, I reckon there's something positive lined up, and likely someone we'd never expect.
17 May 2026 23:42:39
Thanks, Robbo, and hope you're right in that the club's lost confidence in him too, as that's surely the final nail in the coffin.
18 May 2026 08:29:37
Read that Irola wants to go to London if anywhere, as it has private schools that teach in Spanish, it might be crap but seems it will be Palace he goes to.
18 May 2026 10:13:02
BarryinLouth, I wouldn't put Fr. Dougal in charge of the corner lol.
17 May 2026 14:23:48
Next Liverpool Manager Odds
Manager Odds Current Club
Luis Enrique 7/2 PSG
Andoni Iraola 4/1 Bournemouth (Leaving 2026)
Sebastian Hoeness 9/2 Stuttgart
Julian Nagelsmann 6/1 Germany
Jurgen Klopp 17/2 Unattached.
17 May 2026 15:15:04
I would love if we got Klopp in for a year so we can then go for Enrique in 27.
Ideal scenario, but won't happen.
17 May 2026 15:15:36
People must be silly enough to be putting money on Enrique.
17 May 2026 15:17:19
Not a bad list. I would order them:
1. Enrique
2. Klopp
3. Iraola
4. Hoeness (Not seen much of him, but basing on good things heard)
5. Nagelsmann (not overly a fan to be honest, so clear 5th on this list).
17 May 2026 15:24:03
Everyone would bin off Slot for Enrique, I'd like to bin off my missus for Scarlett Johansson, but that ain't happening either.
The most important bit is to bin off Slot then go & get someone who will go back to playing in the Liverpool style we all want.
17 May 2026 15:29:13
Perhaps, there is some truth in that Enrique wants one more year at PSG to make it 3 x CL wins, whilst intimating that he would like to end his career with LFC?
Perhaps, Edwards is building a side to suit his needs until that point.
Another year of Slothball and the ground will be empty.
17 May 2026 15:30:23
Luis Enrique has signed a new Paris Saint-Germain contract through to 2027.
The 54-year-old joined PSG in July 2023 and led the club to a domestic treble and the semi-finals of the Champions League in his first season.
His previous deal had been due to expire in the summer of 2025.
"I'm very happy to continue this story with Paris Saint-Germain," Luis Enrique said. "I feel very comfortable here; we have all that we need in order to work in the best possible conditions. I think that the future looks very bright, and I hope to enjoy a lot more success with the club."
17 May 2026 15:34:42
I would take Gerrard over Slot, don't care what people's views are on him. I think we could get a manager from League 2 and he would do a better job.
17 May 2026 15:47:17
At this point I'd take anyone over Slot.
17 May 2026 15:53:18
I don't understand the obsession with Luis Enrique. He absolutely stank the place out with Spain. Failed miserably at Roma and Celta Vigo. That's what I would be looking at rather than this PSG team.
France are literally a conveyor belt for talent with which PSG can just take whoever they want.
17 May 2026 15:56:10
If asked, I'd think Klopp would do it on a temporary basis.
17 May 2026 16:05:19
Come off it, Enrique is a superb coach, and the closest thing to Klopp in today's game, in terms of his presence and ability to galvanize the team and the fans.
17 May 2026 16:09:57
Klopp on a temporary basis, no way. The man deserves more than that to even ask him that question.
17 May 2026 16:16:38
I'd take Alan Curbishley over Klopp atm.
17 May 2026 16:18:43
Undercover agent that gave me a laugh. What drivel.
He's a brilliant coach.
And as regards PSG taking whoever they want in France, out of their 24-man first team squad, guess how many are French???
8. Yes that's right, 8 French players.
17 May 2026 16:24:06
If PSG win this year's CL again, and LE indicates he's achieved all he can there and leaves at the end of this season and joins LFC, with us paying some compensation to PSG, and that was the plan all along, does Edwards become a genius!!……but where it has been hard to find the logic in letting Xabi go to Chelsea, the only scenario that would make that decision seem to make sense would be Enrique on the horizon, I guess! Because I like Hoeness and Iraola as a 2nd and 3rd choice after Xabi.
But Enrique tops the lot.
17 May 2026 16:28:25
Enrique at Barca
Overall Record
Matches: 181 Wins: 138 Draws: 22 Losses: 21 Win Percentage: ~76.2% Goals Scored: 519 Points Per Game: 2.41.
Trophies Won (9 Total)
UEFA Champions League: 1 (2014-15) La Liga: 2 (2014-15, 2015-16) Copa del Rey: 3 (2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17) UEFA Super Cup: 1 (2015) FIFA Club World Cup: 1 (2015) Supercopa de Espana: 1 (2016).
Key Milestones
The Treble (2014-2015): In his debut season, he led Barcelona to the La Liga, Copa del Rey, and Champions League titles, becoming only the second manager in the club's history to accomplish the feat. Unbeaten Record: He set a Spanish club record of 39 consecutive matches unbeaten across all competitions between October 2015 and March 2016.
17 May 2026 16:32:01
I'd legit let ChatGPT manage us at this point if it meant no more Slot. Keep Salah for a year while he learns his new role as our head of fitness.
17 May 2026 16:33:39
Eddie74, how about another year of Slothball, whilst waiting for Enrique to make it 3x CL's in a row?
Can anyone see that scenario playing out?
17 May 2026 16:40:58
Cantremember, his Spain team was the most boring football team I've ever seen (even worse than Slot-ball). Toothless passing with no end product. Similar at Roma.
He doesn't play with a No.9 so where would that leave Isak? He also doesn't play with a No.10 so where does Wirtz fit in? Liverpool can't afford to just write off £250m worth of players to suit a manager.
Never going to happen.
17 May 2026 16:57:47
FSW, I think the only person who would like that scenario would be Slot if he's adamant he can turn things around and redeem his reputation before getting his desire to move back home. I don't think at any other level it would be popular or a likely plan. However, the only feasible reason that makes sense to me re the Alonso snub is Enrique, but I think it would have to be at the end of this season to be a realistic scenario, and I cannot see him leaving PSG before his contract runs out at the earliest.
But then again, I never thought I'd see us adopting long throw tactics until Friday, so I will just say that when nothing seems to make sense everything is possible!!!
17 May 2026 17:12:12
No FSW...
Because so much can change so quickly...
What is another European giant comes in for LE? Then what? Again, just kicking the can down the road hoping for the best.
17 May 2026 16:54:08
Enrique favourite as next LFC manager/head coach? As a certain Ed used to say, they're teasing you.
17 May 2026 17:21:22
What are you own Undercover?
He went out in penalties against Morocco at the World Cup. Didn't play well, but Spain reached the semifinals in the previous EuroCup when nobody gave a cent about them (out only penalties against Italy, the winner).
He absolutely killed at FC Barcelona, and then spent only a year in Roma, a club that was in a bad state at that time. Did there what he does always; play young guys and aim always for the win. Miralem Pjanic got his breakthrough with Luis Enrique, then went to become an idol in Rome, winning the Scudetto several times.
Celta Vigo, you said? Nice little team that relies on academy guys, which Luis Enrique did at the time, as well as leaving then mid table in his single season... They haven't won a thing after or before Luis Enrique either, so there's that. Would love to see what Guardiola and the like do over there.
PSG and France a one-team league? Well put, that's right. I don't remember PSG challenging for the Champions League before him, though, let alone winning the title.
Absolutely wrong arguments from top to bottom... You better think twice next time you post about Luis Enrique.
17 May 2026 17:50:32
If Enrique, for some reason, has decided he'd join Liverpool in 2027, and the club decided to stick by Slot until then, a few things would happen. 1) Players would want out. 2) Football would remain dire. 3) We'd win Eff all next season. 4) We'd miss out on Champions League next season.
5) Enrique would see the position of the club, and go elsewhere as he's not going to be short of offers.
We should have gone all in on Xabi, the longer we leave it, the more we'll start scraping the barrel.
17 May 2026 17:59:02
As anyone who's been paying attention knows, Klopp doesn't want a full time club appointment thus I said he would step in temporarily if needed in my opinion.
17 May 2026 18:11:23
But if it's Slot in I'm gone till he is.
17 May 2026 18:11:47
Kameron - knocked out by Morocco in the world cup. They also lost to Japan in that tournament. It wasn't just the results. The football was terrible. Look at Spain since he left.
You really need to educate yourself about his Roma stint. It was an absolute disaster and he resigned because he said the pressure was to much. Outside of Real Madrid, I believe Liverpool is the hardest job in football given the expectations. As for PSG never challenging for champs league before he went there. They made the final in 2020.
Barca, is he really getting the credit for that team?? That team that pep left would have won everything without a manager.
Anyway, we all want the same thing on here and that is Slot gone. There is zero chance that Luis Enrique is coming to Liverpool and that's the correct decision.
17 May 2026 18:24:24
Just stop Undercover. You're making more of a fool of yourself than Slot is. Enrique is the best football and man manager out there. You'll be telling us all that Jurgen was rubbish next. But in fairness I admire the courage of your conviction. We cannot all be on the one page I know.
17 May 2026 23:10:16
I'd rather have Mike Bassett than this fraud of a manager! Wish he'd just go back to Holland and stay there. Fluked the first season winning the league off the back of a Klopp team, started to tweak when the league was won, and we've got worse and worse each game.
Go to Holland and don't come back!
17 May 2026 11:05:06
Feyenoord coach Etienne Reijnen confirmed to be leaving for a job abroad. Liverpool is expected to be his destination, as things stand.
According to Rotterdam sources.
Pretty much sums up that Slot isn't going anywhere.
17 May 2026 11:32:03
Hopefully he's leaving to be second to Slot at Ajax.
17 May 2026 11:34:05
And like that we're back to 2014/15.
Dutch Sean O'Driscoll.
17 May 2026 11:34:32
If he doesn't end up here it should be a clear sign Slot is finished as well then.
17 May 2026 11:40:19
I don't think it means anything. Slot can't be in charge next season given the toxicity.
17 May 2026 11:42:01
Or rather Sjon Van Der Driscjal.
17 May 2026 11:49:20
It would seem that way, but I can't see Slot surviving now, big decisions will be made in the next 2 weeks, I imagine.
17 May 2026 12:01:48
Slot has shown absolutely nothing to suggest he has what it takes to manage and improve a high level team.
His communications are like a moody teenager, and he is so self focused it is ridiculous.
If the owners can't see that, they will feel it next year when subscriptions drop and there are empty seats.
Dom is yet to sign also.
17 May 2026 12:02:36
Big decision should have been made yesterday, but we lurch from crisis to crisis with Slot.
17 May 2026 12:10:36
Dutch Sean O' Driscoll. 😂
17 May 2026 12:36:42
There's no way Slot can be staying after what's happened with Mo's post and fans leaving messages on all the official club social media. Can we just keep a calm head and wait to see what transpires? For me, I feel like Edwards and Hughes have done a huge disservice to everybody.
The longer this goes on, the more they're leaving the man they hand-picked out to dry, and be the object of hatred and contempt. Now all of this threatens to overshadow Mo and Robbo's goodbye at Anfield.
17 May 2026 12:50:10
You know what would really overshadow their goodbye next week, Patrick? A repeat of the drubbing we got on Friday night, which at this point is very plausible given Slot's absolute unmitigated incompetence.
The only chance to prevent it being toxic is sacking Slot immediately and not bringing in more of his clowns.
17 May 2026 12:57:10
I think things have spiralled far beyond Slot's control now, with all the stuff spilling out. I don't really see the point harping on about how useless he is anymore. He doesn't have a hold on the situation to right the ship. Let's just hope there's a speedy resolution.
17 May 2026 13:06:39
Only way he goes is the fans making it even more obvious, from minute 1 of the game.
17 May 2026 13:09:22
I would be totally dumb founded if Slot was kept on. That would astound me.
17 May 2026 13:10:44
Part of his job is to manage the players. If the players are coming out with statements like that then, put simply, he hasn’t managed them or has their respect.
It’s a results business. The results have been s**** (the only real stat that matters).
He inspires f*** all. Simple as that.
17 May 2026 13:14:06
This is Rogers 2.0. FSG have learned absolutely nothing from their past mistakes. This is infuriating.
17 May 2026 13:18:43
FSG are sticking with Slot for three reasons, according to journalist Ben Jacobs: the decline in form of Salah, the significant squad changes after a huge transfer spend, and the tragic death of Diogo Jota.
17 May 2026 13:24:27
Completely agree, Vik. Final day of the season is going to be very interesting indeed. There's a lot on the line, for a number of teams. Qualification should have been weeks ago so we could send our legends off in style, who shouldn't even be leaving, might I add, and wouldn't be if it wasn't for Slop.
Patrik, nobody's left your old pal out to dry. He's a grown man, he made his own (incredibly poor) decisions, he's been found out as a coach and it's all his own doing.
Edwards and Hughes share responsibility, but for different aspects of what's gone wrong at the club, and will get their comeuppance in due course. I don't see the point in trying to get people to stop expressing their disgust at the situation, yet here you are, trying to quell a storm.
17 May 2026 13:30:16
I think Arne will go. But, "if" this guy is leaving for a job abroad, I'd be amazed if it wasn't us.
17 May 2026 13:36:10
If we need a win for Champs League n get hammered by Brentford, then I can see the crowd really show everyone what they really think. They'll sing their hearts out for Salah n Robbo, but will sing just as loudly to get Slot out.
17 May 2026 13:48:47
Viktor, the owners are never going to sack a manager with one game left to go.
17 May 2026 13:51:21
We aren't going to know anything until the season ends, and if the Mike Gordon rumours are true, he has done a review at the end of the season.
I still think Slot goes.
17 May 2026 14:16:20
It will be interesting to see who, if anyone, from FSG will be at the match next week.
17 May 2026 14:34:42
Unfortunately, this guy has been linked with us for a while. If he's leaving to take up another post, it's likely to be us. No new coach would be taking him, so this points to Arne staying. The directors haven't factored in the fans, though, if that's the case, as the fans won't be having it.
17 May 2026 14:35:05
Anyone with a pair of eyes could see Slot was a gonna from October. We stuck around and paid the price.
Carrick is not a good manager, but United did the smartest thing they did in years and hired him as, frankly, anyone was better than Amorim.
New manager bounce, followed by better vibes, has got them CL football. We stuck with Slot and are suffering for it.
17 May 2026 14:48:49
Don't know how smart it is to hire someone who's not a good manager. Results have improved at Utd, but actually think a lot of the performances are worse than under Amorim. Things have gone for them, like that horrendous decision earlier.
Delighted Carrick got the job. Chelsea Spurs did similar and look what happened. If a manager change happened at Lfc, I would hope it was someone of a higher calibre than Carrick coming in.
17 May 2026 16:35:44
Slot has purchased a bar in Ibiza & Reijnen is good at mixing cocktails.
17 May 2026 16:51:58
Hessle, if the one game remaining was absolutely important to the finances for the club (ie Champions League football), then sacking a man who lost or drawn more matches than he's won, shown absolutely no capacity to change things on and off the pitch, who has lost the squad and supporters, and whose incompetence may cost the club Champions League football and the revenue that comes with it, then sacking him is the right option.
As another home defeat could be disastrous.
17 May 2026 18:26:51
I agree with you regarding Carrick FM. At one stage I thought Iraola was heading there. That would not have been good.
17 May 2026 18:55:44
The problem I have with "it's obvious Slot is gone" tall is that it's been obvious he's out of his depth for 9 months now! So I just don't have any confidence that whoever is in charge (if there's anyone actually doing their job) will see that now.
I think the fans need to start the game with a "Goodbye Slot" chant and end the game with it regardless of the outcome to show the club it's untenable.
I'm really concerned that the STC and Edwards have totally checked out and don't actually care, so the fans have to get the attention of whoever's above them. The fans have to show that either Slot goes or we do, because that's where I am at this point. I won't watch next season if Slot is still here.
17 May 2026 08:12:20
The Message: In an email referencing the club's underperformance, Henry emphasized, "It doesn't mean you ignore them, it means you work harder – you don't settle for mediocrity. You have to win." Broader Frustrations: Associates close to the owner have noted his mounting frustration with the club's overall trajectory and allegedly inflated sponsorships elsewhere in European football.
Precedent: FSG's uncompromising stance on underperformance was recently demonstrated across their other major asset, with the Boston Red Sox firing their manager Alex Cora earlier in their campaign.
17 May 2026 11:25:25
So reading between the lines, does this mean they back Slot, but things need to change immediately? Or, if we don't reach Champions League, then he will be sacked? He needs to go, regardless.
In the unfortunate circumstances that Slot stays, he then has to stay in England, and actually coach the players better. He has to have a good relationship with the fans.
17 May 2026 11:36:14
I think the relationship with the fans ship has sailed along with relationship with the players. It's untenable.
17 May 2026 11:59:41
For me it sounds like he will be gone, but what's happened since this was said, should be the nail in the coffin, Villa and Salah speaking out is not a look FSG will want.
17 May 2026 12:31:33
The quotes in that interview have nothing to do with Liverpool. Henry was specifically talking about the Red Sox. The interview is also from like two weeks ago. Either you are taking them out of context or your AI bot is spoofing you.
17 May 2026 13:03:40
Yeh, I read that before somewhere...
I think it was a reference to the plane going over the stadium? ... It's a very old quote... but I do believe it was LFC orientated at the time....
17 May 2026 13:04:28
Although I understand the situation from a fan's perspective, it's undeniably frustrating. However, we need to be patient and see how things develop over the next few weeks. Personally, I find it hard to imagine Slot remaining in charge, as this could affect our recruitment process, and a contract extension would likely have been announced by now. It's rare to witness such widespread frustration with the manager among the Anfield crowd.
The owners are certainly aware of this discontent, and as has been mentioned on this site before, they monitor fan forums and may use this feedback in their decision-making. I am confident they have a plan and consult with the right advisors, as ED002 previously indicated, and we can expect positive changes that will make us smile again. Let's wait and see what unfolds at the start of June.
17 May 2026 13:32:01
Patrik, it's clear that the quote is not about Liverpool from the "...elsewhere in European football" line, which is obviously a reference to us. Fatwallet is not trying to claim this is a Liverpool-related email; he's talking about the Red Sox, the precedent that FSG have set there and hinting at what it likely means for Arne.
17 May 2026 14:35:52
It's not about us, but could equally apply. What does that say about their leadership if they let their two prime sporting assets slip into mediocrity?
17 May 2026 10:02:58
Alonso confirmed to Chelsea.
That's one ongoing rumour that can yet again be put to bed.
I'm actually dreading our club starting the season with Slot in charge, hopefully they aren't blind and deaf at FSG.
17 May 2026 10:19:06
Remember what happened with Semenyo and Guehi?
History repeating itself again????
17 May 2026 10:28:55
I'm absolutely livid. The state of the club right now is shocking, and they are collectively setting us back years, if not decades. I won't give a s*** if only Slot goes. We're at a point where Edwards and Hughes also need to go to even make it acceptable. I'm at whatever stage there is after having given up. F****** amateur hour.
17 May 2026 10:34:47
Alonso won't work within the DOF model and wanted a say on transfers. Iraola is totally OK with that model, but what surprises me is that, knowing Edwards and Hughes will be leaving in a year, why rule out a potential candidate for this reason?
Jurgen was happy to work within the structure, but clearly had plenty of influence on who was bought.
It seems Edwards wants total control whilst his summer splurge is looking average at best.
17 May 2026 10:47:32
Put us back decades, Dan-ish, Jesus, lads aren't half dramatic on here, ha.
17 May 2026 10:52:32
Well, the 3 clowns have most certainly set us back 1 decade.
17 May 2026 10:52:43
If that happens, and they keep slop, I, like many others, won't be watching, and I certainly won't pay to watch. If I do relent, it will be the way I watch 3pm kick offs: no Sky Sports, TNT, or LFC TV, and I certainly won't try to get tickets when I'm in the area.
17 May 2026 10:54:07
Why do people keep giving credit to our owners, because they "saved us" nearly 20 years ago, we're forever in their debt. They come across as clueless and they've been relatively lucky thanks to Klopp.
17 May 2026 11:07:33
Because they deserve credit where it is due, Frode.
17 May 2026 11:15:48
First Madrid and now Chelsea, two clubs who are absolute bin fires. At this stage, you've got to start questioning Alonso's judgement!
17 May 2026 11:30:03
Alonso is the manager, not the head coach. That's a start to fixing the bin fire.
17 May 2026 11:32:13
Like I've said countless times Rum, these 2 clowns just want someone who is a Yes man
By reading Ed1 reply earlier, it seems as though they are trying hard to tell FSG that Slot must stay because they twisting the stats to make him look good.
This is a huge red flag and could have devastating lasting effects on the club
We're probably in a deeper crisis than we ever imagined
17 May 2026 11:35:12
If what you say is true, Fsw, then Chelsea would be even less of a viable destination than us. They don't simply have one sporting director, they have multiple, and nobody really knows what responsibilities each of them has, but Maresca walked because he wanted to sign players that were actually good for the team rather than the likes of Garnacho and Gittens.
17 May 2026 11:35:19
And Shankley's Ghost, they deserve criticism where it's due.
17 May 2026 11:35:38
Do you guys really think Chelsea won't still have a DOF model? Are Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley leaving their roles all of a sudden now Xabi is in? Will Boehly and Egbali now sit back and watch without interfering?
Nope.
17 May 2026 11:49:31
We're doing a great impersonation of a binfire ourselves, GG, so his judgement is at least consistent if nothing else.
17 May 2026 11:54:18
PatrikBurgher, check Ben Jacobs update. Alonso's wish re control over transfers has been granted, to a certain extent.
17 May 2026 13:49:08
Couldn't agree more, Frode, I never fell for the whole "FSG saved us" narrative. Klopp saved us. FSG did right by the club, not because they're passionate fans or lovers of the game, because they're an investment group and they make money by realising the increased value of their assets.
Their main goal is to someday sell the club for profit.
You can commend them for being responsible owners and at the same time understand what they truly are. Interestingly, under their ownership we've got it wrong with 3 out of 4 managers, so who really saved Liverpool?
17 May 2026 18:41:13
I agree, Frode and Chewy. Credit and criticism where and when due. I fully understand their business model and we're a part of it, but we could have done an awful lot worse, like Chelsea or United or Leicester etc. As supporters, we've benefited greatly under their stewardship, not least their appointment of Jurgen.
Ultimately it was them that did that deal. He didn't just walk in the Anfield door on his own initiative. I have every faith that they'll improve our current situation in the next few weeks. If not, I'll be back with my tail between my legs and you can tell me you told me so.
17 May 2026 10:20:01
Truely depressing and shocking by those who run the club. Slot is way out of his depth 😭 ed002 called it way back then, the only thing they know how to do is flip flop between targets.
18 May 2026 03:21:37
I'm glad I'm not the only one calling out FSG, without Klopp they are nothing. We will never have sustained success with them in charge, and I will always believe we would have won more with Klopp, and he would have stayed longer if they actually backed him.
18 May 2026 03:24:07
As for Alonso, if we were ever going to get him, it would have been months ago, otherwise they would have to admit now to being indecisive and incompetent and stringing us all along for half the season - we just have to pray they have something better planned.