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19 Jan 2026
19 Jan 2026 10:20:57
Thanks for the review Ed. I agree with all that you wrote. We have the players to be playing much better and be much higher up the table. This season does feel like a wasted opportunity seeing how all the teams around us seem to be faltering.
{Ed001's Note - that's the most annoying thing, this is a missed chance. It is not so much that we are not winning, it is that we are not even challenging with a squad that is so much better than results suggest.}
19 Jan 2026 09:48:22
{Ed's Note - Ed001 has posted a new article entitled, Liverpool v Burnley - A Quick Liverpool Perspective
19 Jan 2026 10:24:42
The Ekitike-Wirtz double act has to be what the next coach builds around. One of the few positives in this season.
19 Jan 2026 10:20:57
Thanks for the review Ed. I agree with all that you wrote. We have the players to be playing much better and be much higher up the table. This season does feel like a wasted opportunity seeing how all the teams around us seem to be faltering.
{Ed001's Note - that's the most annoying thing, this is a missed chance. It is not so much that we are not winning, it is that we are not even challenging with a squad that is so much better than results suggest.}
19 Jan 2026 10:25:02
Cheers for the write up, Ed.
You raise an important point. Even if he was given the CB so desperately need, it wouldn't change what Slot is serving up.
I expressed my concerns about Slot not tapping into the power of Anfield last season. Luckily we won the league without needing it. However, he's missed a massive trick in not leveraging it to save this season's malaise.
19 Jan 2026
19 Jan 2026 07:31:39
See Ed!
Your supposed to know these things!
You are the fortune teller of all things Liverpool.
{Ed001's Note - the Oracle is Larry Ellison mate, not me!}
19 Jan 2026
19 Jan 2026 07:19:27
No problem thanks for your reply.
{Ed001's Note - very welcome Bazza.}
19 Jan 2026
19 Jan 2026 06:52:25
Good morning all Ed's and Reds. Ed001 IF Alonso is joining what's your gut feeling on when it'll be please?
{Ed001's Note - not a clue sorry.}
19 Jan 2026
19 Jan 2026 06:52:25
Good morning all Ed's and Reds. Ed001 IF Alonso is joining what's your gut feeling on when it'll be please?
{Ed001's Note - not a clue sorry.}
18 Jan 2026 22:54:02
Ed1, do you see a situation where Edwards, Hughes, and Slot are all replaced by FSG? I read your posts, and it seems all three are at least partly responsible for the problems we have right now. Or is Edwards safe because he's Henry's friend? And is Hughes safe because he's Edwards's friend?
{Ed001's Note - none of the are truly safe, as FSG will not hesitate to get rid if they believe that the value of their asset is being damaged. I would think Edwards will get more time due to being Henry's chosen man. So I don't think they will all go yet.}
19 Jan 2026 06:52:25
Good morning all Ed's and Reds. Ed001 IF Alonso is joining what's your gut feeling on when it'll be please?
{Ed001's Note - not a clue sorry.}
19 Jan 2026 07:19:27
No problem thanks for your reply.
{Ed001's Note - very welcome Bazza.}
19 Jan 2026 07:21:45
I believe Slot will see the season out as they probably want to respect him cos he won us no 20. I think, bar freak injuries, we will get top 4 and go far in the UCL. Heck! we can even win the FA Cup cos it looks like we are taking it serious this term.
The streak was losses and now draws. Hopefully, the next streak will be wins. As much as I desire him fired ASAP, m not going to get my wish but when you can't change it, tolerate it. Look how Ange was a disaster in the league but won them the Europa League at Spurs. Let's get behind the team and allow the next manager start on a fresh slate. Just me opinion.
19 Jan 2026 07:31:39
See Ed!
Your supposed to know these things!
You are the fortune teller of all things Liverpool.
{Ed001's Note - the Oracle is Larry Ellison mate, not me!}
19 Jan 2026 10:13:44
"FSG will not hesitate to get rid if they believe that the value of their asset is being damaged".
What did I tell ya, Ed. It's all fun and games until you start messing with a billionaire's money. You're a goner at that point.
That being said, I agree with you that if anyone is likely to go of those 3, it's going to be Slot cos well, it's easier.
18 Jan 2026 22:39:13
Ed1 do you see slot making the end of the season? Or a change happening.
{Ed001's Note - hard to say as it comes down to results and performances. It is looking less and less likely though, he is turning the crowd against himself.}
19 Jan 2026 08:59:23
The booing at Anfield was the only time I can remember the crowd booing a manager. The last time we booed was when FSG announced a price hike of the tickets and the fans organised a walkout at the 77th minute about 10 years back. So it wasn't even directed at the manager or the players. Was Rodgers or Hodgson booed during their time?
19 Jan 2026 09:05:08
He knows he's getting the boot so I think he's just waiting for it - expect more nonsense statements from him, he's trying to force their hand to pull the trigger. Even he is probably wondering why they haven't sacked him yet.
19 Jan 2026 09:34:15
All we need now is for us to faff about more until we are 7th or 8th in the league and Xabi takes another job and this abysmal season will reach it's climax.
19 Jan 2026
18 Jan 2026 23:06:10
Ed1 are Man City not sure who their manager will be? Rumours circulating that pep will be leaving end off the season so guehi will be limbo at city unless he does well. Also if he had waited till the summer he would have had a whole heap of clubs after him.
{Ed001's Note - he wanted out of Palace now mate. It wasn't about the money for him, he would have waited if it was and got the millions extra signing bonus.}
18 Jan 2026
18 Jan 2026 19:56:18
Do u think ed1 Alonso would be a good appointment if it goes threw? I know most of us would like a change and our saying anything would be an improvement but if we take a step back from that is Alonso the right man in the long term, not just a short term bounce.
I thought he would've been ideal when klopp left but he didn't want to move at the time, since then I haven't been massively impressed with his teams when I've seen them, albeit I wouldn't have seen leverkusan r real all that much.
{Ed001's Note - I am heavily biased when it comes to Xabi, I loved him as a player so much. I think he looks the right choice.}
18 Jan 2026
18 Jan 2026 19:54:56
Thanks Ed001. It's good to know that he very flexible. Sounds like he will/ can adapt the style of play for each game, where required. In a sense, keeps everyone on their toes, so to speak.
Cheers,
Kdirjb.
{Ed001's Note - very welcome.}
18 Jan 2026
18 Jan 2026 19:54:56
Thanks Ed001. It's good to know that he very flexible. Sounds like he will/ can adapt the style of play for each game, where required. In a sense, keeps everyone on their toes, so to speak.
Cheers,
Kdirjb.
{Ed001's Note - very welcome.}
18 Jan 2026
18 Jan 2026 19:39:47
That's interesting Ed. I was under the impression he was basically a stats guy and gave transfer target and scouting advice based on the numbers. Sporting director seems like a major step up.
{Ed001's Note - so are Edwards and Hughes, and I was quite clear it was just a short term job to deal with the recruitment now and then re-evaluate the role once there is a chance to sort it. Graham is a big Liverpool fan, so I am sure he would be willing to help out and help find the right man for the job in the long term. Added to that, his recruitment was a big part of the Klopp success.}
18 Jan 2026
18 Jan 2026 19:35:01
Cheers mate.
{Ed001's Note - very welcome, sorry it is not much use, but he is very flexible in his style of play. He has been on record saying he prefers a back four, and mostly used it before Leverkusen and at Madrid, but even that he is flexible on, so it is impossible to give a definitive answer really.}
18 Jan 2026 19:09:05
Ed001 mate if you're around, if Alonso comes in how do you see him setting up. Which players do you think will benefit from his appointment and which do you feel will not suit his style of play other than Frimpong and Wirtz who have already thrives under him.
{Ed001's Note - hard to say how he will set up as he fits it to the players available. The only thing I think we can be sure about is that Wirtz will get a free role and he will want the full-backs to attack. I think pretty much every player would benefit, as there is no one playing at their best right now, they need a fresh start.}
18 Jan 2026 19:35:01
Cheers mate.
{Ed001's Note - very welcome, sorry it is not much use, but he is very flexible in his style of play. He has been on record saying he prefers a back four, and mostly used it before Leverkusen and at Madrid, but even that he is flexible on, so it is impossible to give a definitive answer really.}
18 Jan 2026 19:54:56
Thanks Ed001. It's good to know that he very flexible. Sounds like he will/ can adapt the style of play for each game, where required. In a sense, keeps everyone on their toes, so to speak.
Cheers,
Kdirjb.
{Ed001's Note - very welcome.}
18 Jan 2026 19:56:18
Do u think ed1 Alonso would be a good appointment if it goes threw? I know most of us would like a change and our saying anything would be an improvement but if we take a step back from that is Alonso the right man in the long term, not just a short term bounce.
I thought he would've been ideal when klopp left but he didn't want to move at the time, since then I haven't been massively impressed with his teams when I've seen them, albeit I wouldn't have seen leverkusan r real all that much.
{Ed001's Note - I am heavily biased when it comes to Xabi, I loved him as a player so much. I think he looks the right choice.}
18 Jan 2026 20:21:41
Ed, so are you saying we can finally start making use of all the tissues we bought in the summer? Because I have sh*t tones remaining….
18 Jan 2026 22:49:02
Alonso was a Rolls Royce of a player, had everything.
19 Jan 2026 02:57:33
Alonso wasn't the type of player you would call Rolls-Royce, Ritchie. He wasn't strong and was slower than treacle. That's why his game intelligence is so high because he has always had to read the game better than others to make up for his lack of physical attributes.
18 Jan 2026 19:09:05
Ed001 mate if you're around, if Alonso comes in how do you see him setting up. Which players do you think will benefit from his appointment and which do you feel will not suit his style of play other than Frimpong and Wirtz who have already thrives under him.
{Ed001's Note - hard to say how he will set up as he fits it to the players available. The only thing I think we can be sure about is that Wirtz will get a free role and he will want the full-backs to attack. I think pretty much every player would benefit, as there is no one playing at their best right now, they need a fresh start.}
18 Jan 2026 19:35:01
Cheers mate.
{Ed001's Note - very welcome, sorry it is not much use, but he is very flexible in his style of play. He has been on record saying he prefers a back four, and mostly used it before Leverkusen and at Madrid, but even that he is flexible on, so it is impossible to give a definitive answer really.}
18 Jan 2026 19:54:56
Thanks Ed001. It's good to know that he very flexible. Sounds like he will/ can adapt the style of play for each game, where required. In a sense, keeps everyone on their toes, so to speak.
Cheers,
Kdirjb.
{Ed001's Note - very welcome.}
18 Jan 2026 19:56:18
Do u think ed1 Alonso would be a good appointment if it goes threw? I know most of us would like a change and our saying anything would be an improvement but if we take a step back from that is Alonso the right man in the long term, not just a short term bounce.
I thought he would've been ideal when klopp left but he didn't want to move at the time, since then I haven't been massively impressed with his teams when I've seen them, albeit I wouldn't have seen leverkusan r real all that much.
{Ed001's Note - I am heavily biased when it comes to Xabi, I loved him as a player so much. I think he looks the right choice.}
18 Jan 2026 20:21:41
Ed, so are you saying we can finally start making use of all the tissues we bought in the summer? Because I have sh*t tones remaining….
18 Jan 2026 22:49:02
Alonso was a Rolls Royce of a player, had everything.
19 Jan 2026 02:57:33
Alonso wasn't the type of player you would call Rolls-Royce, Ritchie. He wasn't strong and was slower than treacle. That's why his game intelligence is so high because he has always had to read the game better than others to make up for his lack of physical attributes.
18 Jan 2026
18 Jan 2026 19:06:22
No but like ed001 said after to something comment if Isak's fitness was better van der ven does not get there.
And if you can't see how we struggle to compete with teams playing high tempo and I can't see what you are watching,
You can see we can't press like we use too under Klopp and that is a fitness issue.
Konate as been truly awful and I wonder if that is down to fitness as well because every time he use to come back from an injury it would take him at least 5/ 6 games to get back in the grove. And he has been playing like that all season.
18 Jan 2026
18 Jan 2026 18:55:15
How, when the top 4 all drew?
{Ed001's Note - City lost to United. Villa lost to Everton.}
18 Jan 2026
18 Jan 2026 18:17:07
Thanks as always ed001.
{Ed001's Note - very welcome mate.}
18 Jan 2026
18 Jan 2026 18:17:07
Thanks as always ed001.
{Ed001's Note - very welcome mate.}
18 Jan 2026
18 Jan 2026 18:08:17
I think MvdV will suit P. Hincapie's role at Leverkusen under Alonso. The guy could be handful with those forward runs and damn! He's fast for someone of his build.
{Ed001's Note - but he can't defend and spends half the season out with injury.}