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30 May 2026 07:06:24
Fellas
Whether you like Konate or not just imagine the team this year without him? We were depleted last season. Now add Konate, Robertson who was hardly used, and Salah - I know it’s not even June but me personally I am extremely worried how thin this squad is …..
I say this by not counting on Bradley return or Gomez or Elliott cos when u hardly play u r not really reliable.
I just don’t believe this club will buy or loan 8-9 players.
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30 May 2026 08:36:44
Add in a coach who gets players fit enough to play intensive football.
A coach who improves players.
A coach who can get players to fit into his system.
The squad was bloated last year, bloated, unbalanced, unmotivated and unfit.
We don't need that many new players in my opinion, but we do need a coach who will get the players fit and will optimise their abilities.
Bloating the squad because your players are unfit and out of form is not the solution.
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30 May 2026 08:40:49
It seems pretty clear we will recall a couple of loans, buy Wharton and Diomande or Barcola, another midfielder and a utility back. I don't worry about central defence. Guys like Nyoni and Morrison will get more minutes.
We need a new coach though. This one is shot.
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30 May 2026 08:41:12
I fully agree, we were thin on the ground to begin with without all these departures. No wonder they have blocked Ali's move, but there's rumours about Curtis Jones also leaving.
Didn't Slot say about a 'lot of new players coming in' last season as an excuse? It'll be nothing compared to what will be needed this season.
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30 May 2026 08:58:20 We are not getting rid of Konate. We are not re-signing him. There's a difference. To keep him would mean giving him another contract and it'd be like signing him again, which would be a mistake. We need to do more work on replacements than we thought after the season we had, but Konate thinks he is worth more than the club does. Him staying would give us another body, but it's not seen as value for money. I agree. If the two young centre halves are not seen as ready, then a better value Konate replacement shouldn't be too difficult to find.
30 May 2026 07:01:54
I would prefer we replace a poor manager who does not suit the club of the city of Liverpool and have another clear out and recruitment drive, wrapping up the new squad by the winter window, and if that means another season of hit and miss performances, maybe a good effort in one of the cups, and a top four finish then I will take it, as long as that means we are progressing in an upward trajectory.
29 May 2026 23:56:05
I doubt anyone remembers now, but I used to be fairly active on here (we're talking ten years agoish probably ). I used to love interacting with Ed002, Ed001 etc and Ed001's match reports. Life got in the way, I got married, moved to the US, got stabbed, ups and downs of life. I've been lurking on the site for a long while now and just wanted to say thanks to all you contributors who kept me going when it was darkest with your posts, and the eds who make it all work.
You are the best.
Exo
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{Ed001's Note - wow mate, you have had a full life. Glad you are ok and still with us and I hope that life is better to you in the future.}
30 May 2026 01:28:14
Scouse John l8 is right, every calling Konate s**** are mad, VVD has looked bad this season, we have a midfield that doesn't exists. But yeah Gomez can fill in and the two kids who spent the season injured.
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30 May 2026 05:05:44
Bull***t, how many goals came from direct mistakes he made and VVD, at 35, had to play every minute of every game just to keep us half alive.
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30 May 2026 05:21:03
What's getting rid of Konate got to do with Vvd or the midfield?
Konate had a job to do and, apart from 2 or 3 matches when Gomez played at RB and helped Konate out, he has not done his job.
There are a fair few others who also had poor seasons but Konate's contract is up and paying him (allegedly) £200k+ a week and bonuses on top is a massive waste of money.
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30 May 2026 06:21:04
I would've preferred Konate to stay due to we have enough to do this summer without looking for another, we definitely need a cb with good experience to compliment our young cbs + an ageing Vvd who plays too much at his age.
The way Konate has played this season, he doesn't deserve 20k a week let alone 200k, but u could say that for 90% of squad. If we can get somebody decent in, Konate won't be that much of a loss, but v disappointing he leaving for free.
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30 May 2026 06:24:46
Even if the midfield is awful, you still have to perform your own role well.
Konate has had a thorough stinker of a season and shouldn't have been anywhere near the starting eleven.
With that in mind, you would be mad to offer him the money he's supposedly after, £250k a week, which, broadly speaking, equals around a total package (without bonuses) of £45 million to the club on a three year deal.
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30 May 2026 07:23:44
A contract was offered and he hasn't signed. Time to move on.
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30 May 2026 08:12:29
Only Leaoni spent last season injured and as soon as Konate leaves
There will be people saying he shouldn't have left and just like Quansah, Vvd has been s*** all season, holding his hands up and complaining at everyone other than sorting the players as he should be doing.
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30 May 2026 05:02:09
Konate is a rank average defender, and that's all there is to it.
He is neither aggressive nor brave enough for someone so big. He wins plenty of duels, but any headers or tackles he does win normally go straight back to the opposition (which is partly him, partly his teammates).
In possession, he is probably worse than average overall, and definitely worse than defenders at other top clubs.
He is next to useless from attacking set pieces.
Do not compare current Konate with the defender with the one we signed in 2021, who had an excellent first season. He has substantially regressed since then.
Let Jacquet and Leoni fight for his position while we focus on signing a top class VVD replacement. Ed001 has mentioned Murillo - I don't know. He's a very solid defender (fundamentally, one of the best in the league) but I'd always be wary of his height and the fact that he's predominantly left-footed.
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30 May 2026 08:17:47
He let his contract run down to maximise his earnings for the next 4 yrs. We didn't want to pay what he wanted. We have paid 60 million for Jacquet in January.
Let's see what he brings to the table?
29 May 2026 21:27:01
Hi, genuine question, what happened to this site?
It used to be a transfer rumour site where people came to see what eds had heard and get some insight into potential deals. Now it feels like half the site is people pretending to be Fabrizio Romano.
I've seen several self-proclaimed ITKs on here who haven't got a single thing right, yet people still treat them like tier-one sources and hang on every word they post.
Maybe I've missed something, but it feels like the site has gone from transfer information to fantasy reporting.
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29 May 2026 21:59:00
Genuine question... Why does it bother you? As you stated... it's a transfersite. Is it jealousy?
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29 May 2026 22:15:38
The best for me is when they convince themselves the likes of Romano, Joyce and Ornstein know nothing or are "puppets", then hang on the words of someone who probably supports Utd or Chelsea buzzing of them for the last 12 months. 😆
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29 May 2026 22:19:58
Some posters are putting so-called in the know info which is made up, and just reflects their personal positions.
It's tricky to disprove. Things change quickly in football as we know, and given our psychology as fans, we want to hear something which gives us hope.
We all want Enrique or Jurgen, who wouldn't.
It's ironic because there's more money than ever in football, but arguably less talent, and also more data and communication, but less insight.
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29 May 2026 22:24:52
The funny thing is if you look at all the other teams' pages combined, there's maybe a handful of people claim to be ITK's, we have about 20. We must have the most gullible fanbase.
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29 May 2026 22:27:30
There's definitely been an influx of 'ITKs' recently, but you know who you can trust, don't mind the imitators; they won't stay for the long run.
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29 May 2026 22:31:54
I've no problem with this site. I love coming on here and reading all the comments.
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29 May 2026 22:10:16
I think you are missing the point of the site. It's is for people to post things they have heard or have been told. Also tbh not sure how much the Ed's know, who they know or what circles they work in or have worked in. But no one questioned their knowledge or contacts. So should we question other people that post information?
Yes of course you get the odd one or two that want to be in the know.
But I believe that the likes of Carra, thefields, RobboLFC and others post just to let us know what is going on. Bit of course I could be wrong, it all is just a matter of opinion:)
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29 May 2026 23:17:27
I'm not sure I believe any of the so-called ITKs, as everything they've said up to now has fallen flat on its face.
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29 May 2026 23:08:41
That's a great question Anfield Forge! But unfortunately I'll have to answer it with another question
Isit Normal that my Left testical dangles slightly lower than my other Two?
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29 May 2026 23:24:37
Genuine question.
Are friends electric?
Cheers.
Guy.
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29 May 2026 23:58:33
Kaff, why would they be jealous? That's the stupidest retort ever. They're spot on with their observations. The only one who has a shred of credibility is Carra. The others seem to piggy back off him or current news stories.
E.g., no one mentioned Konate, then the news breaks via major news outlets that he wants out and suddenly we're getting the ins and outs of why it failed from supposed ITK's. s****.
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30 May 2026 00:05:41
The reason why there's so many 'ITK's popped up recently is because we're in a bit of turmoil as a club, and there's way too many people on here who eat it up, praise their favourites, and who poop on those who disagree or have a different favourite.
That's not to say I think they're all fake. I believe some may have some sort of source, but until anything happens to prove or disprove them, it's essentially just the same as hearing a rumour from a guy down the pub.
Remember the world before the internet.
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30 May 2026 05:58:55
Frode,
Cuz I see no other reason why people would be upset by other people getting attention on a transfer-rumour page. If you don't like what a poster is writing... just move on?
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30 May 2026 06:30:11
So you want the site to be full of transfer rumours and then get mad when people post potential transfer rumours?
On a simple level, every single rumour is the same. Whether it's somebody being told something from a window cleaner's aunt's second cousin, or somebody with "contacts," you either believe it or you don't.
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30 May 2026 07:17:56
Paul Joyce is the man who took over from Tony Barratt at the Times and Sunday Times as the Merseyside correspondent for football, when Barratt was recruited by LFC as fan liaison officer.
Tony Barratt is now the Head of First Team Communication at Liverpool.
If Paul Joyce speaks, it's Barratt speaking.
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30 May 2026 07:22:49
Kaff, who is upset? People are rightly pointing it out, no one is crying here. It's a fair observation. People conflate a justified criticism for being upset. If it upsets you too much, take your own advice and move on. But jealousy haha comedy gold that.
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30 May 2026 07:50:16
It's a rumours site, so rumours are meant to be posted. There are only a few people who claim to be ITK, and some of them post information which bears fruit.
I have no problem with people posting information which is then proven incorrect.
It means things have changed since they posted, their sources were incorrect, or like I'm sure there's a few they are waffling.
Some of the ITK will disappear after they have made big calls and proven wrong.
They are the ones who were making stuff up.
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30 May 2026 08:22:38
Frode,
"A fair observation" while bashing people posting rumours and people who appreciate posting them. Comedy gold indeed. Have a nice one, buddy.
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30 May 2026 08:11:42
I stopped seeing this site as a 'rumours' page years ago and see it more as a community for (mostly) like minded people to chew the fat and discuss football.
Over the years, you get to recognise posters and for a while, there was a stable community of regulars with insight from the Eds. It has become a little stake recently with what seems to be an influx of new users, whether they are just a small group creating multiple accounts, who knows, but seems to have coincided with Ed2s unfortunate passing.
Either way, I'll keep coming back as it's a fun distraction.
29 May 2026 20:53:59
What's everyone's thoughts on Rayan at Bournemouth? Rw but can play across the front. Same age as Diomande. Bournemouth paid £25m in Jan and even if we doubled that it would still be £35m cheaper than Diomande. We could get Rayan and Akliouche and sort the rw out for £100m or less.
Rayan has played 15 games, has 5 goals and 2 assists.
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29 May 2026 22:15:56
He's adapted really well to moving country and the Premier League. Has the pace and power for the Premier League and seems to put a shift in without the ball too. I think he would be a great purchase.
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29 May 2026 22:16:26
Try tripling it.
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29 May 2026 22:18:48
I think he's a really good player from what I have seen of him. He won't remain at Bournemouth for long. imo only.
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29 May 2026 22:32:44
Even at triple that's cheaper than Diomande tho, Florian. What's your thoughts on him?
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29 May 2026 23:57:48
I like him. Just not sure Bournemouth would sell though.
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30 May 2026 00:11:00
Like all potential transfer targets, one of the big questions is: will we have Slot after June 30th and what system are we going to play?
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30 May 2026 01:09:33
Looks good, Keegan, in the few times I've seen him.
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30 May 2026 06:41:02
Summerville is the one for me, and West Ham needs to sell apparently.
29 May 2026 19:20:32.
I thought they said the season just finished was a transition year for Slot.
Hard to see how the next won't be either.
The core of the team that was bought at the start of the project is going.
We bought and bought with such confidence. Alison, Van D.
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29 May 2026 20:46:20
Next season is a waiting game.
Waiting for Slot, Edwards, and Hughes to clear off and hopefully start building the club back up again under better leadership.
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29 May 2026 20:46:48
You know they are out of their depth when they paid £125m for a 26yo Isak only to enter a 2-3 year transition. I call BS, Dick and Ted.
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29 May 2026 20:58:23
Who said last season was a transition one for us?
We were favourites, and the majority of punters were tipping us to win the League.
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29 May 2026 20:58:35
Can't believe we signed Florian Wirtz and turned him into Jay Spearing. 😂
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29 May 2026 21:01:54
Slot said it more than once, Rigsby. And all of the local journos echoed it on behalf of the directors.
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29 May 2026 21:06:31
If clot is staying, he will clean house of dissenters.
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29 May 2026 21:07:40
Clot will get LFC relegated.
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29 May 2026 21:45:22
Generally, a transition is part of a wider plan to achieve a final form. I'm not sure we have such a plan.
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29 May 2026 23:42:26
Pelican, at the rate Slot is going, he is already 2/3rds of the way there regarding the purging of dissenters.
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30 May 2026 00:12:41
The stuff I read at the beginning of last season mentioned two or three year overhaul, 5 or 6 transfer windows to build a new, younger squad.
We have lost too much on transfer fees over the years.
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29 May 2026 20:48:38
Running them down is one thing, but in a world where part of your income is made up of player sales, you can't complain if you have nothing left to sell.
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29 May 2026 20:59:24
It's the fans complaining, Pelican.
29 May 2026 18:18:48
Edward's apparently prevented Alonso, wants to prevent Hoeness and would rather keep slop.
He has to go. This shouldn't even be anything to debate. The most disgraceful season, performances and standards. A man handing out ludicrous contracts to players like Grav and Gakpo, trying to dictate that this club fall into the oblivion.
If this is true about Edwards/Klopp concerning power. It seems very obvious we have a dweeb in Edwards seeking the power.
Get rid of him, Hughes and slop.
They're far too nice at the top(FSG). You keep slot or you buy more players that will sink us further in their physical league and we'll turn into United. Free fall and years and years to get back again.
Iriola is a good coach. He doesn't flatter me. You need a bit of something about you at Liverpool to succeed. If have him over slop but the trio need to go.
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29 May 2026 20:28:37
I may be wrong, Ron, but I can't see FSG getting rid of all 3. That would be too much in a short space of time. We are entering another critical window, who takes care of transfers? I just don't think that's going to happen.
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29 May 2026 20:37:34
I think this could be why earlier reports said Hughes would be here for the window before heading to Saudi.
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29 May 2026 20:39:32
@Rome, if all 3 don't go this season, they are most defo outta here next season when their contracts run out, imo.
That is if Slot is kept, which, per our sources in Robbo and Carra, is still in the balance.
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29 May 2026 21:04:08
That may be the case, Oli. We have to put trust and faith in the decision makers. Contrary to what most folk think, they get most things right.
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29 May 2026 21:04:44
What is the point of this desire to fling 3 people out of their jobs? We were all made up when Edwards returned. More so, when we signed Isak and Wirtz.
He may have screwed up, but has he really? Mo was cross about Wirtz, and Eki - and they don't even play his position.
With hindsight, Mo should have been let go on a free last summer. We would have rioted, but it would have been the right call.
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{Ed001's Note - stop making up lies, we weren't all made up when Edwards returned.}
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29 May 2026 22:05:44
Mo had a bit of a stinker by his standards, but still got 22 g/a. Without those, I think we'd have been in real trouble. After last season's goals and assists haul, would you really have let him go then?
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29 May 2026 22:55:40
Monstersouness, speak for yourself, pal. I've no time for Edwards and never have. I know plenty of others who don't either. He's an overpaid brown-nosing iverly controlling analyst with no experience on the pitch or the sideline. How was Mo cross about Ekitike and Wirtz? I suppose he was annoyed with Diaz, Darwin, Gakpo and Chiesa too?
Never mind hindsight; it's as useful as a chocolate teapot.
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30 May 2026 07:21:14
I for one was not made up when Edwards returned. It was obvious to me that there would be problems. The Three Stooges need to go.
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30 May 2026 08:05:13
Monstersouness, and who were these people you speak of exactly?
{Ed001's Note - wow mate, you have had a full life. Glad you are ok and still with us and I hope that life is better to you in the future.}