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15 Oct 2025
15 Oct 2025 08:37:12
Well if he was never good positionally in the first place. And it’s the same with others too. This won’t go away by “training / chemistry”.
{Ed001's Note - it did improve last season.}
15 Oct 2025
15 Oct 2025 08:16:36
You are wanting an Engine/ destroyer (or whatever the Genz call these days) . McAllister was never an engine. He is a Fabregas who needs a proper sitter / stopper beside him to function. McAllister is technically an excellent footballer with an eye for a goal. But asking him to run around and win the ball back isn’t his cup of tea.
The problem is not McAllister, Its how the midfield is balanced. It’s very difficult to succeed in England without a Rodri / Matic / Fabinho. Unfortunately we don’t have that profile in the squad.
I fully expect us to sign a DM in January or Summer.
Not sure if others have noticed it, but the font of this page has changed? Or is it only me?
{Ed001's Note - didn't Macca have the most challenges last season? The problem is Macca, as he does run around a lot, when he would be better served by running less and working on his positioning.}
13 Oct 2025 19:37:53
Anyone know why Bradley is out the NI squad tonight?
{Ed001's Note - suspended.}
13 Oct 2025 20:17:16
Ahh of course. ??♂️ cheers Ed1.
13 Oct 2025 21:15:32
Not another yellow card #.
13 Oct 2025 21:30:33
Wirtz watch against Northern Ireland. Horrendous anonymous. Take your pick.
13 Oct 2025 22:27:09
Should have had the assist to win the game but Adayemi missed his one on one.
14 Oct 2025 02:08:11
tactical yellow card.
14 Oct 2025 03:03:35
From the highlights of wirtz in the game he didn't look horrendous to me.
14 Oct 2025 08:05:36
I don’t think Wirtz was anonymous at all. He worked hard and was the main instigator of most of the German attacks .
{Ed078's Note - I think he's been made a scapegoat. He has struggled to adjust to the physicality and pace of the PL, for now. But, he's also shown enough of his quality that I don't overly worry. Not sure if the stats I've seen are accurate, but seems like he's created plenty of chances, but they haven't been taken and he hasn't taken a couple of good chances either.
14 Oct 2025 11:23:11
Hey, Ed78. Don't be saying any of that. Didn't see the game so can't comment. I have said it and will keep saying it. Wirtz is not our issue and I ain't worried about him cos he keeps trying to do the right things and never sulks, never shirks responsibility. Our issues lie well elsewhere. As for the scapegoating, same ol' crap, different day.
{Ed078's Note - really not understanding your point Oli re "don't be saying any of that"?
14 Oct 2025 11:41:47
I agree @78. Was built up massively by lots of us (including me) but the lad (he’s only 22) needs time to adjust to the pace and physicality, which he will because he has the skills but then the rest of the squad have to learn to anticipate what he is capable of and what he is likely to do when he gets the ball.
14 Oct 2025 12:18:54
Most chances created in the PL this season I believe Ed078, just a case of getting that clock with his teammates.
12 Oct 2025
12 Oct 2025 13:48:13
Cheers Ed001, looking forward to it.
{Ed001's Note - thanks mate, they are good fun to do.}
12 Oct 2025
12 Oct 2025 13:16:42
Could gakpo, chiesa and even mo play as back up ed1?
The 4 4 3 isn't working anymore, the loss of trent passing at rb have obviously stunted our build from the back method. The loss of Diaz on lw is worse. Would a 4132 system not suit us currently? Or a 4222 even. Either way we need to mix things up a bit.
{Ed001's Note - the system is not the issue, it is the way we are playing that causes the problems.}
12 Oct 2025
12 Oct 2025 13:24:14
Like you, Ed. I hope Slot changes and tinkers less. I also agree that it is way too early to start rotating while still trying to bed in new players and a new system.
If you are playing well then, fine I can get into that esp. if the goal is to mitigate against injuries. In fact, that shows the foresight Slot has going into this season as he thinks the title will be tougher to win this season than last season. I fully back this argument.
However, he's going to have to find a settled structure, a settled team esp. backline, get the system that fits the strengths of the players right and go from there.
{Ed001's Note - I think you get it settled down first, then you start worrying about potential injuries in the future with rotation.}
12 Oct 2025
12 Oct 2025 13:48:13
Cheers Ed001, looking forward to it.
{Ed001's Note - thanks mate, they are good fun to do.}
11 Oct 2025 22:01:26
Questions to edd1
Have you heard about any cantract renewal for Slot?
I completely understand it in order to signal some workingspace for Slot, even if things does not work out, even if spending big this summer. I'm much more letting him turn this team into a machine, and then give him a new contract. We've not been in hurry to fire coaches even if they're in a very bad period.
Have you thought about letting your ideas about the state of the coaching, low intensity and playing with to many touches before going at the opposition. Or do you trust Slot to find out him self that this kind of football is not suited for the players awailable? Wirtz, Salah, Szobo, Ekitike, Isak as I see are much better playing in high intensity teams. All Ekitikes goals have come from playing quick and pressing.
I do think Slot have been good at altering things better during matches that Kloop was, just that maybe Klopp was better in creating a fearless unit, tormenting the opposition.
Do you trust Slot to somehow change a bit and going more for the throat than all this dull boring slow play, trying to avoid burning out players, which I personally think is bull. But the Guadiola fascination have somehow spread into every club in the premier league.
Do you think managers are too focused on avoiding injuries, even though an injury to one player should benefit another player.
The last one. Do you think Slot will sacrifice Salah and give Chiesa the chance in the nearby future, maybe even for the Manchester game?
{Ed001's Note - I have not heard of any renewal for him yet. They will give him time though, I am sure.
Slot is willing to change and adapt, so I am sure he will adapt his style anyway, even if it had worked immediately. So I am doubly sure he will be tinkering with it gradually to find a way of playing that works.
I think it makes sense to look at avoiding injuries, but you can't let it be to the detriment of results. The squad should be more than strong enough to provide cover.
Chiesa is best on the left, so I very much doubt that Salah will be dropped for him. It is more likely Frimpong would get the nod, if Slot decides Salah needs a break.}
12 Oct 2025 13:24:14
Like you, Ed. I hope Slot changes and tinkers less. I also agree that it is way too early to start rotating while still trying to bed in new players and a new system.
If you are playing well then, fine I can get into that esp. if the goal is to mitigate against injuries. In fact, that shows the foresight Slot has going into this season as he thinks the title will be tougher to win this season than last season. I fully back this argument.
However, he's going to have to find a settled structure, a settled team esp. backline, get the system that fits the strengths of the players right and go from there.
{Ed001's Note - I think you get it settled down first, then you start worrying about potential injuries in the future with rotation.}
12 Oct 2025 21:37:31
You have to consider what information he’s getting from the sports science dept too. If they are telling him certain players are undercooked and are at risk of injury he has to listen. If they are saying the team can’t handle 90 minutes at full pace safely yet he will alter his tactics accordingly.
In the first 5 games we were underwhelming yet we beat some very good teams so he had no reason to worry too much. We played at half pace and won. He tried something different against Palace and it backfired badly although we probably should’ve turned that game around in the second half after being fortunate to only be one down at the break.
The Gala game was a farce with the whistling from the crowd, the ridiculous penalty and the ref blowing his whistle every 30 seconds. It wasn’t even a football match.
The Chelsea game was one which could’ve gone either way. The major disappointment was that after we’d equalised we didn’t push on and put them under enough pressure.
My point is, after the first 2 losses I don’t think he would’ve been too bothered. His own fault against Palace and just a weird game against Gala. However, after the Chelsea game I think he’ll realise that more urgency is needed. This is the premier league if you invite teams into the game they will take advantage of it. Even the worst teams have good players who can hurt you if you allow them to.
We have to be more clinical both in attack and defence. I’m sure we will be.
13 Oct 2025 05:39:14
The bigger problem, it seems,
is the fact that we are finding it difficult to move the ball through the thirds right now, none of the players we have in midfield or defence are really passers besides Virgil and Dom, and our full backs are great carriers of the ball but they aren't really being asked to do that either.
It's been said so many times on here that Trent was a massive part of us being able to get the ball from defence through the thirds or out wide to attack the opposing third, robbo and Kostas were huge for us carrying the ball on the left as well. For people saying Kostas wasn't good enough to play for us, the stats don't lie, he was a more than decent option carrying and passing at left back. Kerkez can be superb for us, it's a matter of us playing to his strengths, right now he is having to stay close to the center halves and play short passes under pressure in build up, it's not his forte. Not saying he can't become much better at that over time, I'm sure he will because he is young and a great footballer, but that's not his strength right now.
The fact is that we really miss Trent right now, and we didn't replace him with a similar style of player in defence or midfield, so we have to gradually figure out how to progress the ball in a different way, Madrid had a similar problem when they lost kroos and I'm still convinced that Trent was brought in to fix exactly that problem. Macca lacking match fitness and not having a natural inclination for receiving with his back to goal under pressure also means wirtz has to drop much deeper often to get us up the field as well.
Right now the likes of mo and isak look pretty marooned for the most part, isak without Murphy feeding him every chance he got and mo without Trent and Dom. We have a plethora of incredible attacking players but until we figure out how to connect the dots between the thirds they are going to struggle more than usual. I'm sure slot is working hard to figure that out, and they can very much be fixed.
11 Oct 2025 23:44:17
Hey Ed001,
Any chance of the pod coming back once you're less busy?
Thanks.
{Ed001's Note - yes mate, it was only on hiatus because of that cable getting cut in the sea, which left my internet really spotty and constantly cutting out. We would have been back now, but it is the international break and not a lot to discuss regards the Prem. Hopefully do one this week to build up to the weekend games.}
12 Oct 2025 13:19:07
Looking forward to it, Ed. I will really try to get on it cos I've missed the last two.
12 Oct 2025 13:48:13
Cheers Ed001, looking forward to it.
{Ed001's Note - thanks mate, they are good fun to do.}
12 Oct 2025 16:06:18
The pods are on YouTube, Oli. If you miss them on here, you can always catch them there. The account name is "Football Rumours" or you can just search up "Sharkopod" if it doesn't show up.
12 Oct 2025 22:50:26
Awesome, Drac. Will check them out when I have nothing to do. Like during the rest of this int'l break, lol.
11 Oct 2025 23:44:17
Hey Ed001,
Any chance of the pod coming back once you're less busy?
Thanks.
{Ed001's Note - yes mate, it was only on hiatus because of that cable getting cut in the sea, which left my internet really spotty and constantly cutting out. We would have been back now, but it is the international break and not a lot to discuss regards the Prem. Hopefully do one this week to build up to the weekend games.}
12 Oct 2025 13:19:07
Looking forward to it, Ed. I will really try to get on it cos I've missed the last two.
12 Oct 2025 13:48:13
Cheers Ed001, looking forward to it.
{Ed001's Note - thanks mate, they are good fun to do.}
12 Oct 2025 16:06:18
The pods are on YouTube, Oli. If you miss them on here, you can always catch them there. The account name is "Football Rumours" or you can just search up "Sharkopod" if it doesn't show up.
12 Oct 2025 22:50:26
Awesome, Drac. Will check them out when I have nothing to do. Like during the rest of this int'l break, lol.
11 Oct 2025
11 Oct 2025 21:39:46
Fair enough, thanks Ed. Hopefully he can get over these injury struggles and get the chance to play for us regularly.
{Ed001's Note - I hope so too as he should have a very bright future.}
11 Oct 2025 21:24:16
Hi Ed001,
I saw that Rob Page recently came out and said that he believes Danns would be the next No9 for England afyer Harry Kane. That's very high praise and not something he explicitly needed to say unless he truly felt it. Danns has had a tough time with injuries recently but he has always looked impressive when he has played for us (apart from the PSV game) . I wanted tonask if you know how highly he is thought of generally in football circles, and is he really that big a talent? I hope he recovers quickly from his new hamstring injury.
{Ed001's Note - he is very highly rated, which is why he has had chances. Not so sure he will be the next no 9 though, I would think there will be someone in between, even if he does reach that level.}
11 Oct 2025 21:39:46
Fair enough, thanks Ed. Hopefully he can get over these injury struggles and get the chance to play for us regularly.
{Ed001's Note - I hope so too as he should have a very bright future.}
12 Oct 2025 02:39:33
I heard a rumour which I hope isn’t true that he needs hamstring surgery.
12 Oct 2025 08:06:52
Funny his playing style always reminded of harry kane. On what I've seen he looks potentially super player but I just fear all these injuries have set him back too far to ever make it as a starting lfc player.
12 Oct 2025 13:26:05
That kid's got talent and the goals he scores are real quality cos he knows the right finish to apply depending on the situation. Very essential. Hopefully, he makes the cut.
11 Oct 2025 21:24:16
Hi Ed001,
I saw that Rob Page recently came out and said that he believes Danns would be the next No9 for England afyer Harry Kane. That's very high praise and not something he explicitly needed to say unless he truly felt it. Danns has had a tough time with injuries recently but he has always looked impressive when he has played for us (apart from the PSV game) . I wanted tonask if you know how highly he is thought of generally in football circles, and is he really that big a talent? I hope he recovers quickly from his new hamstring injury.
{Ed001's Note - he is very highly rated, which is why he has had chances. Not so sure he will be the next no 9 though, I would think there will be someone in between, even if he does reach that level.}
11 Oct 2025 21:39:46
Fair enough, thanks Ed. Hopefully he can get over these injury struggles and get the chance to play for us regularly.
{Ed001's Note - I hope so too as he should have a very bright future.}
12 Oct 2025 02:39:33
I heard a rumour which I hope isn’t true that he needs hamstring surgery.
12 Oct 2025 08:06:52
Funny his playing style always reminded of harry kane. On what I've seen he looks potentially super player but I just fear all these injuries have set him back too far to ever make it as a starting lfc player.
12 Oct 2025 13:26:05
That kid's got talent and the goals he scores are real quality cos he knows the right finish to apply depending on the situation. Very essential. Hopefully, he makes the cut.
11 Oct 2025
11 Oct 2025 12:05:13
I wondered too if Gomez might be an answer, I know he’s had many more injuries over many years, but before that he and Virg where thought to be one of the best CB partnerships
When he does step in, he seems more nervous of making an error, but maybe there is still the player in there?
ED001 always mentions about giving players regular playing time when new or after injury to get into rhythm. Could that be a way back to his old self, or has too much passed?
Possibly a better solution to Konate the way he is playing?
Cheers.
11 Oct 2025
11 Oct 2025 11:29:24
What do you think is going on with Konate Ed001? is it a tweak in the system or do you think he's dropped his level because his heads elsewhere?
{Ed001's Note - his head is not in it and he was never that outstanding anyway.}
11 Oct 2025
11 Oct 2025 11:29:24
What do you think is going on with Konate Ed001? is it a tweak in the system or do you think he's dropped his level because his heads elsewhere?
{Ed001's Note - his head is not in it and he was never that outstanding anyway.}
11 Oct 2025 03:38:21
Ed001
Just out of interest, what do you make of Livramento at Newcastle as a RB. I think he is a really good player, would have been a better fit than Frimpong for me. I still worry that Bradley is not good enough and in fact, not premier league standard so I think this is an area the club may revisit next summer?
{Ed001's Note - too many injuries. He has had a fair few serious ones already, which is likely to lead to more in the future.}
11 Oct 2025 18:03:08
That’s a shame, he is good on his day.
12 Oct 2025 13:33:44
I like him, personally.
11 Oct 2025 03:38:21
Ed001
Just out of interest, what do you make of Livramento at Newcastle as a RB. I think he is a really good player, would have been a better fit than Frimpong for me. I still worry that Bradley is not good enough and in fact, not premier league standard so I think this is an area the club may revisit next summer?
{Ed001's Note - too many injuries. He has had a fair few serious ones already, which is likely to lead to more in the future.}
11 Oct 2025 18:03:08
That’s a shame, he is good on his day.
12 Oct 2025 13:33:44
I like him, personally.
11 Oct 2025 07:05:03
Hello ed1 hope u well. I read reports that ekitike played in a front 2 for france last nite along with mbappe. Do u think eventually we will go with ekitike and isak as a 2 up top? Wirtz playing behind them, use your full backs as your width which with current full backs we have probably suits them.
Obviously that would be leaving salah out which I don't think is going to happen soon but will at some point.
France where playing Azerbaijan so no comparison to a tough premier league game but I would think having watched ekitike 1st few games for us and having watched isak for a long time they too good not to be playing once both 100% fit.
{Ed001's Note - not while we only have 2 strikers are we going to play both up top regularly.}
12 Oct 2025 13:16:42
Could gakpo, chiesa and even mo play as back up ed1?
The 4 4 3 isn't working anymore, the loss of trent passing at rb have obviously stunted our build from the back method. The loss of Diaz on lw is worse. Would a 4132 system not suit us currently? Or a 4222 even. Either way we need to mix things up a bit.
{Ed001's Note - the system is not the issue, it is the way we are playing that causes the problems.}
11 Oct 2025 07:16:26
Hi Ed001,
Given the injury to Leoni, do you think we'll dip into the January transfer window for defensive cover?
Cheers
Drogie.
{Ed001's Note - we would have been doing that anyway, it is Konate's abysmal play that is the cause.}
11 Oct 2025 10:35:19
Why is it that Joe Gomez isn’t getting a chance to play when he is fit?
Quansah was off at half time last seasons first match. Konate is playing worse than him every week….
11 Oct 2025 11:29:24
What do you think is going on with Konate Ed001? is it a tweak in the system or do you think he's dropped his level because his heads elsewhere?
{Ed001's Note - his head is not in it and he was never that outstanding anyway.}
11 Oct 2025 12:05:13
I wondered too if Gomez might be an answer, I know he’s had many more injuries over many years, but before that he and Virg where thought to be one of the best CB partnerships
When he does step in, he seems more nervous of making an error, but maybe there is still the player in there?
ED001 always mentions about giving players regular playing time when new or after injury to get into rhythm. Could that be a way back to his old self, or has too much passed?
Possibly a better solution to Konate the way he is playing?
Cheers.
11 Oct 2025 12:42:24
If he's made up his mind to go to Madrid fine but i just can't understand why they can't just knuckle down and give their usual level for their remaining time. This is why i said all summer we couldn't have another Trent situation ever again and was hit with"Arne is not going to cut his nose off to spite his face". Funny thing is if Ibou carries on this form for most of the season Madrid'll take him because he's free but there's no way he'll be going there as anything else than a squad player.
11 Oct 2025 15:18:30
if konate keeps playing like this, will real madrid want him? there are a few free agents coming up this year and konate is not doing himself any favours here.
11 Oct 2025 15:22:21
The eternal hope of Joe Gomez stepping in to recreate the first half of the 19/ 20 season never ceases to amaze me.
Joe is a great lad but let's be honest, Slot is likely not starting him because of the probability of injury is too high, leaving bench defensive options even shorter.
Ibou is definitely a problem at the moment. Yes, he's got some headloss moments in his game - much like what Lovren was criticised for, but I think we should also be fair to mention that (i) Slot's preferred build up approach puts Ibou under pressure given he's not really a ball playing CB and that (ii) it's entirely possible that like Mo, he's also deeply affected by the Diogo tragedy.
Equally, I might be totally wrong and Real Madrid has infected his mind and game.
11 Oct 2025 16:17:24
Joe should be getting his chance now Konate has pulled out of the France squad with injury.
11 Oct 2025 17:27:08
Reality is that both Konate and Gomez are made of crisps, and with Konate also being so out of form and Leoni out long term, it is sensible to bring someone else in during the January window. We can’t have a situation where midfield is compromised by playing Gravenberch as a centre back like we did with Fabinho in 20/ 21 as that was a mess.
12 Oct 2025 09:12:09
Agrees Viktor. Gomez was a good defender back in the 19/ 20 season but he hasn't kicked on now. To rely on him and Konate doe the rest of the season would be risky. It's just a shame that we had a long term injury to Leoni since he looked to be a very capable CB.
I still think we'd go back for Guehi since him being HG is going to be valuable for us. I'd still wager we need one more CB as a replacement for Vvd for when he eventually leaves but maybe we'll leave that for the summer.
12 Oct 2025 20:31:22
I wonder if Guehi will go for Real now they are interested. Apprently his closest friends are from L4 and Manny.
12 Oct 2025 21:26:20
Trents game dropped off the last season with us he is struggling to get his form back and struggling to get in madrid side and England and konate will suffer the same fate YNWA.
13 Oct 2025 01:08:40
Gomez no matter what we think has got to be a better cb than Endo or grav?
13 Oct 2025 13:13:54
Pelican, I don't know if that is what people want. For me, I think people just want another CB to have a go cos Konate's form is up and down and Im being very nice here.
I just think Joe should be getting his chance (esp. with Leoni out the way he is) Konate has not shown he should deserve to keep his place and well, we got no one else right now. And no, I ain't having Grav at CB right now. No way.
11 Oct 2025 07:16:26
Hi Ed001,
Given the injury to Leoni, do you think we'll dip into the January transfer window for defensive cover?
Cheers
Drogie.
{Ed001's Note - we would have been doing that anyway, it is Konate's abysmal play that is the cause.}
11 Oct 2025 10:35:19
Why is it that Joe Gomez isn’t getting a chance to play when he is fit?
Quansah was off at half time last seasons first match. Konate is playing worse than him every week….
11 Oct 2025 11:29:24
What do you think is going on with Konate Ed001? is it a tweak in the system or do you think he's dropped his level because his heads elsewhere?
{Ed001's Note - his head is not in it and he was never that outstanding anyway.}
11 Oct 2025 12:05:13
I wondered too if Gomez might be an answer, I know he’s had many more injuries over many years, but before that he and Virg where thought to be one of the best CB partnerships
When he does step in, he seems more nervous of making an error, but maybe there is still the player in there?
ED001 always mentions about giving players regular playing time when new or after injury to get into rhythm. Could that be a way back to his old self, or has too much passed?
Possibly a better solution to Konate the way he is playing?
Cheers.
11 Oct 2025 12:42:24
If he's made up his mind to go to Madrid fine but i just can't understand why they can't just knuckle down and give their usual level for their remaining time. This is why i said all summer we couldn't have another Trent situation ever again and was hit with"Arne is not going to cut his nose off to spite his face". Funny thing is if Ibou carries on this form for most of the season Madrid'll take him because he's free but there's no way he'll be going there as anything else than a squad player.
11 Oct 2025 15:18:30
if konate keeps playing like this, will real madrid want him? there are a few free agents coming up this year and konate is not doing himself any favours here.
11 Oct 2025 15:22:21
The eternal hope of Joe Gomez stepping in to recreate the first half of the 19/ 20 season never ceases to amaze me.
Joe is a great lad but let's be honest, Slot is likely not starting him because of the probability of injury is too high, leaving bench defensive options even shorter.
Ibou is definitely a problem at the moment. Yes, he's got some headloss moments in his game - much like what Lovren was criticised for, but I think we should also be fair to mention that (i) Slot's preferred build up approach puts Ibou under pressure given he's not really a ball playing CB and that (ii) it's entirely possible that like Mo, he's also deeply affected by the Diogo tragedy.
Equally, I might be totally wrong and Real Madrid has infected his mind and game.
11 Oct 2025 16:17:24
Joe should be getting his chance now Konate has pulled out of the France squad with injury.
11 Oct 2025 17:27:08
Reality is that both Konate and Gomez are made of crisps, and with Konate also being so out of form and Leoni out long term, it is sensible to bring someone else in during the January window. We can’t have a situation where midfield is compromised by playing Gravenberch as a centre back like we did with Fabinho in 20/ 21 as that was a mess.
12 Oct 2025 09:12:09
Agrees Viktor. Gomez was a good defender back in the 19/ 20 season but he hasn't kicked on now. To rely on him and Konate doe the rest of the season would be risky. It's just a shame that we had a long term injury to Leoni since he looked to be a very capable CB.
I still think we'd go back for Guehi since him being HG is going to be valuable for us. I'd still wager we need one more CB as a replacement for Vvd for when he eventually leaves but maybe we'll leave that for the summer.
12 Oct 2025 20:31:22
I wonder if Guehi will go for Real now they are interested. Apprently his closest friends are from L4 and Manny.
12 Oct 2025 21:26:20
Trents game dropped off the last season with us he is struggling to get his form back and struggling to get in madrid side and England and konate will suffer the same fate YNWA.
13 Oct 2025 01:08:40
Gomez no matter what we think has got to be a better cb than Endo or grav?
13 Oct 2025 13:13:54
Pelican, I don't know if that is what people want. For me, I think people just want another CB to have a go cos Konate's form is up and down and Im being very nice here.
I just think Joe should be getting his chance (esp. with Leoni out the way he is) Konate has not shown he should deserve to keep his place and well, we got no one else right now. And no, I ain't having Grav at CB right now. No way.