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21 Apr 2026
21 Apr 2026 09:50:23
{Ed001's Note - he leaves the subs late because he doesn't trust them.}
hence, he makes subs to try not to lose the game. Or he empties the bench when we need to get an equalizer when behind at the end of the game as a kind of Hail Mary gamble right, Ed01?
{Ed001's Note - exactly.}
21 Apr 2026
21 Apr 2026 09:50:23
{Ed001's Note - he leaves the subs late because he doesn't trust them.}
hence, he makes subs to try not to lose the game. Or he empties the bench when we need to get an equalizer when behind at the end of the game as a kind of Hail Mary gamble right, Ed01?
{Ed001's Note - exactly.}
21 Apr 2026 09:14:46
Evening Eds, what are the chances of us going after Bowen if West Ham go down? Cheers Ladz
{Ed001's Note - probably somewhere between zero and none. Unless Bowen decides to push for a move, the Hammers will not look to sell him and he wouldn't be cheap.}
21 Apr 2026 10:18:17
Good player but probably too old for our buying method.
Fernandes looks good. I watched him again last night, and his passing range impressed along with his tenacity. Would be a great addition.
Gomes from Wolves would also be a good addition.
Bowen is what he is. A good Premier League player who would be a great pick up for a mid-table or Europa League club. He's never good enough for a team looking to win titles.
21 Apr 2026
21 Apr 2026 09:31:32
Ed01, the way you described the LFC performance, anyone who didn't watch the game did not miss a damn thing. Your description is enuff because it is what we have all been seeing for the whole season, roughly.
To that point, I was watching an LFC-related podcast and one of the guys was having a go at Wirtz for, "Not grabbing the game by the scruff of the neck" and all that jazz. The other guy response was that, "As a team, We are good at nothing".
So I ask you (cos I agree with the guy's response), what do you we have been good at this season under Slot's tactics? because I can't tell ya, mate.
{Ed001's Note - we have been good at slowly rolling the ball across the backline.}
21 Apr 2026
21 Apr 2026 08:17:40
I agree ED01. Every time I see him playing I'm just not that impressed. I mentioned on a live chat that I just don't see what he provides, runs a bit and shakes his leg a lot but otherwise nothing. That said he scored about 5 minutes after I posted it! But in general that's his lot in reality.
Those clamouring for RN instead of Gakpo are totally wide of the mark imo. I like Gakpo he offers so much more than Rio. I don't see it with him. Yet.
{Ed001's Note - we might be the only ones that see it that way though!}
21 Apr 2026
21 Apr 2026 09:32:17
Great review 01. Thanks, as always.
{Ed001's Note - thank you so much del!}
21 Apr 2026
21 Apr 2026 08:05:16
Hard reading unfortunately. What a mess. Thanks ED01.
{Ed001's Note - but at least we don't have to worry about the Bluenoses giving us grief for a while!}
21 Apr 2026 07:39:02
{Ed's Note - Ed001 has posted a new article entitled, Everton v Liverpool - A Quick Liverpool Perspective
21 Apr 2026 08:05:16
Hard reading unfortunately. What a mess. Thanks ED01.
{Ed001's Note - but at least we don't have to worry about the Bluenoses giving us grief for a while!}
21 Apr 2026 09:32:17
Great review 01. Thanks, as always.
{Ed001's Note - thank you so much del!}
21 Apr 2026 09:31:32
Ed01, the way you described the LFC performance, anyone who didn't watch the game did not miss a damn thing. Your description is enuff because it is what we have all been seeing for the whole season, roughly.
To that point, I was watching an LFC-related podcast and one of the guys was having a go at Wirtz for, "Not grabbing the game by the scruff of the neck" and all that jazz. The other guy response was that, "As a team, We are good at nothing".
So I ask you (cos I agree with the guy's response), what do you we have been good at this season under Slot's tactics? because I can't tell ya, mate.
{Ed001's Note - we have been good at slowly rolling the ball across the backline.}
21 Apr 2026
21 Apr 2026 04:48:57
Good review, although I don't see how you can manage rewatching our games this season, even on the odd occasion we win.
It seems much of the club that has been built up since Klopp took over is deteriorating, whether by Slot or Edwards... We soon will just have a collection of overpaid players with little connection to the club...
Couple of points -
Wirtz - there are concerns, but his ability doesn't look in doubt.
However, he's a little slow as u mentioned - perhaps waiting for movement, and he needs to strengthen more. A little too easily bullied at times, much like us.
Ingamoa - you've been a bit critical at times, how far do you think he can go? He obviously has talent, personally think he needs to work harder out of possession.
Can't believe it is likely Slot remains next season, my enthusiasm for watching us dismisses each game.
{Ed001's Note - Ngumoho lacks pace and power, he needs to build himself up and get an end product as flashy stepovers won't get him far. Added to that, he has a lot to work on defensively. I am not convinced by him yet, he has so much he needs to do and I am wary of players that jump ship for money at such a young age.}
20 Apr 2026
20 Apr 2026 19:52:50
Sent too soon, great review ED
{Ed001's Note - thank you.}
20 Apr 2026
20 Apr 2026 19:52:29
Any idea ed why he is leaving the substitutions this late.
Starting Isak against psg felt like a weird move, if you're worried you'd only get a max 45 out of the lad bring him on at 75 mins rather than starting him. That is if extra time was a worry, bringing in a player clearly lack match sharpness, wreaked of him trying to be overly smart.
{Ed001's Note - he leaves the subs late because he doesn't trust them.}
20 Apr 2026
20 Apr 2026 19:37:27
What about Alex Scott at Bournemouth Ed he's been one of the best midfielders in the league this season. He ran the show at the Emirates and St James last couple of weeks
{Ed001's Note - did he? I must have watched different games.}
20 Apr 2026 19:09:18
{Ed's Note - Ed001 has posted a new article entitled, Everton v Liverpool - A Quick Liverpool Perspective
20 Apr 2026 19:58:17
Can't argue with any of that, Crystal ball time, but how do you see Isak working out long term? Obviously brilliant at Newcastle, but something tells me he's not right for us.
Hard to judge with the injury and fitness problems so far and would gladly be proved wrong!
20 Apr 2026 19:52:29
Any idea ed why he is leaving the substitutions this late.
Starting Isak against psg felt like a weird move, if you're worried you'd only get a max 45 out of the lad bring him on at 75 mins rather than starting him. That is if extra time was a worry, bringing in a player clearly lack match sharpness, wreaked of him trying to be overly smart.
{Ed001's Note - he leaves the subs late because he doesn't trust them.}
20 Apr 2026 20:03:25
I wouldn't judge him so soon. The team is playing a way they don't like. They're not playing for this manager. Give him a season under a different manager and that goes for everyone. A man manger. A people person.
20 Apr 2026 19:52:50
Sent too soon, great review ED
{Ed001's Note - thank you.}
20 Apr 2026 20:57:05
In my opinion, Wirtz is playing poorly because he's out of position. Like Bobby under Roger's. Enter Klopp, he uses him correctly, and he becomes world class. I think Alonso would get a tune out of Wirtz in the Prem.
20 Apr 2026 22:42:50
Ed01, surely you must be joking with that "he doesn't trust them? " No wonder the players don't want to break a sweat, they don't trust him either.
Nunez for his lack of ability had desire and sheer determination but he also did not trust the manager and stopped trying.
21 Apr 2026 04:48:57
Good review, although I don't see how you can manage rewatching our games this season, even on the odd occasion we win.
It seems much of the club that has been built up since Klopp took over is deteriorating, whether by Slot or Edwards... We soon will just have a collection of overpaid players with little connection to the club...
Couple of points -
Wirtz - there are concerns, but his ability doesn't look in doubt.
However, he's a little slow as u mentioned - perhaps waiting for movement, and he needs to strengthen more. A little too easily bullied at times, much like us.
Ingamoa - you've been a bit critical at times, how far do you think he can go? He obviously has talent, personally think he needs to work harder out of possession.
Can't believe it is likely Slot remains next season, my enthusiasm for watching us dismisses each game.
{Ed001's Note - Ngumoho lacks pace and power, he needs to build himself up and get an end product as flashy stepovers won't get him far. Added to that, he has a lot to work on defensively. I am not convinced by him yet, he has so much he needs to do and I am wary of players that jump ship for money at such a young age.}
21 Apr 2026 06:50:33
Highlight of the review called out 100% correctly - where Macca was supposed to be...
21 Apr 2026 08:17:40
I agree ED01. Every time I see him playing I'm just not that impressed. I mentioned on a live chat that I just don't see what he provides, runs a bit and shakes his leg a lot but otherwise nothing. That said he scored about 5 minutes after I posted it! But in general that's his lot in reality.
Those clamouring for RN instead of Gakpo are totally wide of the mark imo. I like Gakpo he offers so much more than Rio. I don't see it with him. Yet.
{Ed001's Note - we might be the only ones that see it that way though!}
21 Apr 2026 09:40:11
I'm pretty excited seeing Slot playing Wirtz at right back next season when Dom is out injured.
21 Apr 2026 09:50:23
{Ed001's Note - he leaves the subs late because he doesn't trust them.}
hence, he makes subs to try not to lose the game. Or he empties the bench when we need to get an equalizer when behind at the end of the game as a kind of Hail Mary gamble right, Ed01?
{Ed001's Note - exactly.}
20 Apr 2026
20 Apr 2026 18:09:31
I posted the other day Konate has not only had to deal with the loss of Diogo, but also the loss of his father, which would affect how he has played.
We need to give Ibu some space, the lad has gone through a lot and just needs some support, guys. Remember we are Liverpool, we never walk alone.
{Ed001's Note - he wasn't good last season, what is the excuse then? What is the excuse for the years under Klopp that he would end up being in and out of the side because he couldn't be trusted? He just needs to go. Paisley would have had him out of the door within a year of signing him.}
20 Apr 2026
20 Apr 2026 14:10:10
Mighty Reds, literally the only places I've seen that Slot might not be here next season is clickbait websites with a shocking record of accuracy and ITK's on here who've been saying he's about to be sacked on and off since November 2025.
I'm not trying to give them grief by the way, because this is a rumours site and if Slot does leave in the summer they can all throw a massive pie in my face. It just has shades of Fabrizio Romano about it though and If these things were being posted anywhere else but here, we'd all be calling it out as "twitter nonsense". If you keep posting vague information eventually you'll probably hedge your bets well enough to get it right. Fabrizio has literally made a career out of doing that. Like I say, If Slot's sacked I'll take the most almighty "I told you so" on the chin and bow to their genius with an apology. I just don't believe them though and that's as much my right as is there's to post the rumours. It's strange how many ITK's appeared once Ed002 was no longer here to call it out on the spot, that's all I'll say.
In the meantime though, every proven-to-be reliable person (Ed001, Ornstein etc) is saying the club want Slot to stay. A lot of the transfer targets that have been confirmed by reliable sources seem to indicate he might stay as well. Wharton, Minteh etc.
I pray that Carra, Robbo and co. are indeed well connected though because another season like this will drive me mad. I want Alonso next season, desperately. I'm looking forward to apologising to them in June/July ?
20 Apr 2026
20 Apr 2026 15:16:31
"Ed001's Note - or was it Konate's fault for being too far up the pitch? VVD sets the line, the rest should work off him.".
This part I agree with and I saw it clearly on the replay. My interpretation of that was that VVD should have been watching across the line, see it and then meet up with Konate even though I agree, VVD sets the line. Bad comms. btw both there, IMO.
Now I also do agree that Konate is easy to bait, drag out of position and all that because we have seen that happen too many times. I just think VVD should have done more because it looked like VVD hung Konate out to dry, something he has done many times this season.
Cheers, mate.
{Ed001's Note - I just think Konate lacks concentration and it is impossible for Virgil to keep reacting to him, he would spend all day running up and down and never have time to defend. That is why Virgil sets the line. You just sit watching Konate and he is all over the place, he is like a small toddler let loose to brainlessly run amok.}
20 Apr 2026
20 Apr 2026 15:23:09
20% of his salary? That is incredible. Is that normal across sports?
Ed, do any dialed-in footballers handle their own negotiations?
{Ed001's Note - it is normal across all agents in all forms of business. You have to remember that an agent will also employ a team of people, as well as having other clients (usually - Salah's lawyer, who acts as his agent though refuses to be called one, works pretty much only for Mo). But it is the standard in showbusiness etc, or any industry where an agent is used as a go between.}
20 Apr 2026
20 Apr 2026 15:16:31
"Ed001's Note - or was it Konate's fault for being too far up the pitch? VVD sets the line, the rest should work off him.".
This part I agree with and I saw it clearly on the replay. My interpretation of that was that VVD should have been watching across the line, see it and then meet up with Konate even though I agree, VVD sets the line. Bad comms. btw both there, IMO.
Now I also do agree that Konate is easy to bait, drag out of position and all that because we have seen that happen too many times. I just think VVD should have done more because it looked like VVD hung Konate out to dry, something he has done many times this season.
Cheers, mate.
{Ed001's Note - I just think Konate lacks concentration and it is impossible for Virgil to keep reacting to him, he would spend all day running up and down and never have time to defend. That is why Virgil sets the line. You just sit watching Konate and he is all over the place, he is like a small toddler let loose to brainlessly run amok.}
20 Apr 2026 14:57:40
Ed, I know you're not keen on answering finance questions but if I might be able to ask you one please. When a player signs a new contract with their club, they obviously in most cases get a pay rise but would they also get a lump sum on top of that. Take konate for instance.
I'm assuming his wage will now go to around 200k per week if not more
Would he also get a lump sum of say x amount of million on top of that and would it be the responsibility of the player or the club to pay the agent who negotiated the deal on the players behalf. TIA
{Ed001's Note - they get what is called a signing fee but that is spread over the length of their contract. The player pays his agent a %age of his salary, usually 20%, that is the standard agent's cut.}
20 Apr 2026 15:30:37
Thanks. ?
20 Apr 2026 15:23:09
20% of his salary? That is incredible. Is that normal across sports?
Ed, do any dialed-in footballers handle their own negotiations?
{Ed001's Note - it is normal across all agents in all forms of business. You have to remember that an agent will also employ a team of people, as well as having other clients (usually - Salah's lawyer, who acts as his agent though refuses to be called one, works pretty much only for Mo). But it is the standard in showbusiness etc, or any industry where an agent is used as a go between.}
20 Apr 2026 17:00:15
Lowe, KDB negotiated his final contract with City without an agent.
20 Apr 2026
20 Apr 2026 12:55:45
Good news, he seems to be finding a bit of form again, and we really don't need to be trying to fill more holes in the squad come the summer. Got to hope Bradley can stay fit next year, so he can build a consistent relationship on that right side of defence.
{Ed001's Note - who is? Konate? He was dog muck yesterday. Again.}
20 Apr 2026 12:31:34
Hi diddly Ho,
Sounds like Konate is close to a long-term deal - reported by James Pearce.
This is a quote from Konate.
"We are close to an agreement. I have a special relationship not only with the fans, but with every single person who works at the club. This club means so much to me."
Diddly out.
{Ed001's Note - there are videos circulating alleged to be of him filming his signing vid along with Gakpo.}
20 Apr 2026 12:53:34
Ibou also said the biggest influence on his playing style and concentration was Karius's CL Final performance. Explains everything.
20 Apr 2026 12:55:45
Good news, he seems to be finding a bit of form again, and we really don't need to be trying to fill more holes in the squad come the summer. Got to hope Bradley can stay fit next year, so he can build a consistent relationship on that right side of defence.
{Ed001's Note - who is? Konate? He was dog muck yesterday. Again.}
20 Apr 2026 13:10:16
Bradley is like Joe Gomez, both made of crisps.
20 Apr 2026 13:19:09
Ludicrous decision by the club.
20 Apr 2026 13:20:33
I am ok for him to renew on the basis that I don't have any faith that we'll do all the business we need to do this summer, and I would rather not be going into another season short in key positions.
If the rest of the business was done or close to done, then I would be inclined to let him go and replace him with a new CB in the summer.
20 Apr 2026 13:43:48
I'm happy either way. On his day, he is great (I know there haven't been many of those days recently), and, as FPF says, there are other areas of the team that we need to concentrate on more. With Jacquet and Leoni, hopefully being back and fit next season, there will be options and pressure on the starting CBs, unlike this season.
If he is this poor again next season, he will drop to the bench.
Virg also needs to sort himself out next season, because half of Konate's problems stem from the lackadaisical ethos instilled by Virg most of the time.
20 Apr 2026 13:44:52
My stance exactly, Fly.
20 Apr 2026 13:48:33
Philadelphia Collins, did you watch the game yesterday? For Everton's goal, he was dawdling and made no effort to stop the cross. We were nearly a goal down in the first few minutes, as he let Beto run across him for the header that was saved by Mamadashvili. For his size, he has no balance, and loses far too many headers.
20 Apr 2026 13:50:42
If he's going to be fourth choice with VVD, Leoni and Jacquet ahead of him, I can live with it. Maybe competition for the spot will do him good, but that may be wishful thinking.
20 Apr 2026 13:59:27
Not happy.
20 Apr 2026 14:12:08
We need that many new players, we'll see current players that are not good enough get new deals just to ease the pressure. Konate, Jones and Gakpo will fall into this category.
20 Apr 2026 14:22:05
Depends on the salary. If he's crippling us with his salary then I would have been happy to let him go. He's always got a constant howler in him.
20 Apr 2026 14:39:15
I think Konate gets far too much stick on here.
Anyone who has ever played the games knows that you need to have an understanding with your full back, to know when they are and when.
Konate hasn't had a steady full back all season, from one game to the next they change.
He is an international CB for a top seeded nation.
I am glad we are not losing another first team player for nothing, and someone with senior experience to help the two new young lads coming in.
20 Apr 2026 14:39:35
I'd play him in front of the defence.
20 Apr 2026 14:51:30
Yeah, I watched the game yesterday. My comment about form was that he seems to have improved in recent months, from the start of the season, when he should have been dropped. I think to win away yesterday was a very good result, considering how inconsistent we have been this season, and with Everton probably being the best they have been since Carlo left. As for the individual chances and the goal, for Beto's early chance, Konate was playing him offside.
It was Robertson and Virgil that played him on. Konate was the only defender that tracked back to try to do anything. For the goal, both CBs were out of position, covering the gaping hole Curtis left when pressing in the Everton half. Anyway, I stand by my comment. I would rather keep him than let him leave on a free.
20 Apr 2026 14:52:08
I'd play him in League One.
20 Apr 2026 16:15:57
He's useless, BeKind, and that's being kind. An undeniably terrible and bizarre decision by the club if indeed correct.
20 Apr 2026 16:53:21
Renew and sell next year, finally club is learning.
20 Apr 2026 19:24:26
May not be that bad business. We could always sell him summer 2027 and get some money for him rather than lose on a free. Plus, we've got Jacques and Leoni, who I am sure will be pushing him.
I'd rather us have bought someone else and let him go, but perhaps the money we do have can go to fixing the midfield to start with, adding legs and energy, fixing right back as well and adding a winger.
20 Apr 2026 19:35:15
That video of him and Gakpo is a Tommy Hilfiger advert I'm fairly sure.
20 Apr 2026 23:48:40
Cafu, the club won't ever be able to sell him if they give him a 300k/pw contract or similar.
Hughes has been handing out exorbitant contracts that will cripple us in terms of future negotiations.
21 Apr 2026 01:03:37
Will obviously support Konate if he does extend, but he is just so inconsistent! He doesn't strike me as a leader of the backline, and for a guy heading into his late 20s and peak years, on a new contract, I'd be hoping he is going to take over VVD.
He seems like a good #2, albeit inconsistent.