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15 Oct 2026 20:28:05
Football Association chair Debbie Hewitt - a Fifa vice-president, has said in regards to the hunt to find a candidate to standa against Infantino as FIFA president, that "This is somebody first and foremost who puts football first right at the heart of everything that they do. Secondly, it has to be somebody who unites the world. Thirdly, somebody who needs to have the courage to bring about reforms."
I think we can all agree that person is Mr Jurgen Norbert Klopp. Just a shame that Germany already snapped him up.
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15 Oct 2026 21:34:30
He certainly would be ideal, but I can't see him being interested in that sort of a role.
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15 Oct 2026 23:42:32
Someone with a ounce of integrity, and a love of the game over money would be nice. Maybe I'm expecting too much though.
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15 Oct 2026 23:48:32
Sounds like a job for Bob Geldof.
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16 Oct 2026 01:21:59
You think he went grey at Liverpool?, wait until he has to deal with r u m p : )
15 Oct 2026 18:16:40
Has anyone the same view on the Liverpool FC actual website. It's proper carp whereas it used to be quite good.
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15 Oct 2026 18:33:51
Something fishy about it ok.
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15 Oct 2026 18:45:17
That's bait!
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15 Oct 2026 19:21:27
No need to be so Koi about it Coulred.
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15 Oct 2026 19:32:44
It says tonight Giovanni Leoni has had a setback for his return? that's a blow for him and the club.
He was injured on 24 September 2025.
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15 Oct 2026 19:32:46
It needs improvement to put it back on it's perch.
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15 Oct 2026 20:11:44
Agree. It really has started to Flounder.
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15 Oct 2026 20:17:25
007, In the Brentford press conference, Iraola stated Leoni was meant to train with the team for the first time during the international break (just gone) but that his recovery has been set back by a month. No reason was given, but he did make it clear that it was a delay as opposed to an (additional) setback and spoke about how the injury was complex and that Leoni has to feel confident in his rehab.
He also said he should be back training with the team for the next international break. So thankfully it seems like the goalposts have been shifted under review to ensure he's going to be 100% coming back. disappointing for the lad but better safe than sorry.
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15 Oct 2026 20:18:28
It's looking for its Sole.
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15 Oct 2026 20:22:55
"Thank You" - suarez7.
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15 Oct 2026 20:35:54
It's dreadful and seems to be stuck on an old page too. Keeps loading all the Man City game stuff rather than the more recent. Very odd someone's getting the bullet.
I know you don't write reviews for non PL matches, but any chance you can sum up yesterdays match in one or two lines? That is if you caught it!
All good if not mate.
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{Ed001's Note - excellent performance, where they outworked and outclassed the opposition. The key was that they worked so hard to ensure they were able to show their class.}
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15 Oct 2026 11:53:45
Cheers Ed, much appreciated! Think we can actually call this one "a quick Liverpool perspective" ;)
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{Ed001's Note - yeah, that is the aim when I start doing the reviews, but I always end up adding more and more!}
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15 Oct 2026 13:23:47
Maybe the team has stepped up a gear with the hard work. Even though Man City didn't go in our favour most of the team certainly put some real effort into that one until the red anyway.
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15 Oct 2026 13:29:53
It's a welcome change to last season Mikey. It felt like the team were not fit enough to put any effort in apart from 15 minutes a match.
It's good progress and it's only October. Does fill me with optimism for the future.
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15 Oct 2026 13:04:37
Ageee Ed001 obviously the opposition was a level below however we didn't let the breathe once during the game and then pressing from everywhere was on point. Was a nod back to Klopp and how i didn't matter which opposition we played the players were expected to work hard first.
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15 Oct 2026 13:37:50
Ed, I like that the team seems to have some pride about them.
Like a bunch of lads that had something to to prove and determined to wipe that taste of frustration from Sun. out their mouths.
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15 Oct 2026 14:44:29
Ed001, "show their class"
that reminds me of a Coleman-Balls. I think he was referring to Seb Coe when he said "He's just opened his legs and shown his class"
Classic!
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{Ed001's Note - that was in the days when commentators had personality, now we just have morons.}
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15 Oct 2026 15:08:54
I would also like to raise you a Johnners one after Agnew commentated on Ian Botham clipping a bail whilst attempting a pull shot, saying he couldn't quite get his leg over!
"Oh Aggers, stop it!".
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{Ed001's Note - I have no idea what any of this means.}
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15 Oct 2026 15:22:54
Remember that we'll, Zedd.
Along with "The bowler's Holding the batsman's Willey".
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15 Oct 2026 15:24:27
Fair enough Ed001. If interested, look for Botham Leg Over Incident on YouTube!
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{Ed001's Note - I am probably not interested if it is cricket, like I am guessing.}
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15 Oct 2026 19:27:39
Ally McCoist on discussing Connor Bradley and Ibrahima Konate.
"Bradley must feel so much better with the big man inside him"
No wonder Bradley is always injured!
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15 Oct 2026 21:55:06
@riostepover I thought I'd imagined him saying that because every time I ask someone, no one else seems to remember it, made up I've had it confirmed 👍🏼.
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15 Oct 2026 23:48:03
He's pulling him off! The Spanish manager is pulling his captain off
George Hamilton.
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15 Oct 2026 23:58:38
Ted Lowe (snooker commentator for those born in the current millennium) commentating on a match involving Fred Davis, who was in his late 60's at the time, and who was stretching to play a difficult shot. Ted Lowe said "He's too old to get his leg over these days so will use his left hand instead". True dat.
I think David Coleman was talking about the Brazilian Rivelino for the 'opening his legs' comment.
15 Oct 2026 10:47:56
I would like to see us not spend any more money on a right winger. We basically have 4 very good wingers now. I know the majority of them prefer playing from the left but in Rio and Munoz we have 2 very young players that if coached can easily play on the right. We can rotate them and yes they are raw but won't get better by sitting on the bench. Would much prefer us spend our money on strengthening the midfield with a good number 6 and getting in a decent right back as I like Bradley but we know he is always going to struggle with injuries.
Also we need to get someone that is going to push Kerkez but I still think he's not that bad. We have some good centre half options now and have to hope Ekitike comes back fit and strong and of course we need Flo to really start stamping his authority on games but I don't believe we are too far away from having a good young team that will hopefully grow and develop.
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15 Oct 2026 11:23:51
Might be an unpopular opinion but I'm still not 100% sold on Bradley.
In the 3 seasons he's been with the first team he's only started 4 CL matches and 29 PL games so its still a really low bar of evidence to suggest he is the answer. This isn't me saying he's a bad player but his biggest performance for Liverpool was based around a tackle he put on Mbappe in a CL league phase game.
In the 3 seasons more worringly he's had 7 seperate injuries and missed (apparently) 35-40 weeks through injury.
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15 Oct 2026 11:31:46
I'm with you on Bradley Jk I think he is a good back up but nowhere near good enough for first choice.
He offer nothing going forward apart from a lot of running.
Defensively I don't see a much better defender than Trent.
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15 Oct 2026 11:55:32
It's not unpopular with me JK. Agreed Grino. He's too rash. He's a yellow card candidate in every match. We just need to buy 2 good solid and reliable full backs who are well able to defend above any other attribute.
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15 Oct 2026 12:04:13
I already be putting all my eggs in the Bradley basket. Fact is we need two good options in every position, so regardless how good he is when he returns we need another rb.
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15 Oct 2026 12:26:01
I am totally sold on the Daniel Banjaqui kid from Benfica. He should be our future RB. Pay whatever it takes to secure him, Julian.
As for the right wing - I was impressed with Rio and Munoz there over the last couple of games. However, every department in your squad should have a left footer in it. As it stands, we have no left-footed midfielders or forwards.
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15 Oct 2026 12:30:51
We have plenty of money; we can afford a RW and a DM, I wouldn't worry about it.
Bradley might not be amazing going forward, but he's much better defensively than Trent, a lot of people forgot how Conor absolutely bullied Vini Jr for 87 minutes.
The same Vini Jr who Trent so easily lost track of, costing us the UCL final.
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15 Oct 2026 12:50:16
Not unpopular with me JK. I've said many times on here that I wasn't a big fan of his. He's still young and hopefully he comes good, if he can stay fit.
Besides, I'm getting fed up of slagging Wirtz off, so could do with turning my attentions to someone else. Sooner he's back the better!
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15 Oct 2026 13:41:31
Honestly I think Araújo has nailed right back so far and aside from when he physically can't play he should be the starting right back. I was a skeptic of araujo when we signed him but so far he's proving me wrong.
Even when fully fit Bradley never really looked like a good defender to me, he was slightly better than Trent defensively but significantly worse going forward. I'd put him significantly worse than araujo at defending and not really any advantage going forward.
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15 Oct 2026 15:34:27
A Midfielder and right back and that squad is complete. Looking forward to who will come in and how far aa can take the squad.
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15 Oct 2026 15:46:26
Bradley isn't a good defender for me imo. He's always out of position and constantly chasing back and having to make lunging tackles that look good for cameras. He does put in a lot of effort though and never gives up lost causes.
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15 Oct 2026 16:05:49
I think Bradley is good enough, when fit. Thats the problem with him. Spends far too much time injured. But when he has played I've seen enough to think that apart from the odd rash tackle and silly booking he can become a top option there.
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{Ed025's Note - as they say FM, the best ability a player can have is Availability mate..
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15 Oct 2026 16:57:03
Nah, that's not true, Ed25. You can be e extremely fit and available for selcetion but if you offer next to nothing or are underacheiving in your performances, your availability won't matter.
Prime example? Darwin Nunez. He was almost never injured and hence, availability was there and ready to play. Did anyone say make that comment about him? I didn't see it. Did you?
So if neither of us saw anyone say that about Darwin then, no. Availability is not the best ability. You still have to be able to perform consistently, something Darwin wasn't doing in terms of scoring goals. Context matters here.
Just my take.
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{Ed025's Note - if you are not available then you are not worth a carrot Oli. So on this one you are totally wrong mate. It does not happen very often but you are well off the mark..
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15 Oct 2026 18:00:31
A midfielder and a RB doesn't make the squad complete I'm sorry to say Ecogsi. We require 2 midfield players, a RB a LB and a RW.
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16 Oct 2026 00:14:59
Although he was very frustrating, Darwins 62 G/A in 143 games in not that bad, let alone any he provided for other by just creating space for them to operate in. Mo himself has always praised him and it is no surprise after Darwin left Mo;s own form nosedived as the other strikers was not creating the space for him to operate at his best.
And no matter whatever else anyone thought of him, if half our team had his hunger and drive, we would be in a lot better position in the league.
15 Oct 2026 08:15:40
I don't know if anyone else feels the same but I must say Kuomas assist last night was very Bobby-esque.
Quick feet in a tight space, cheeky bit of skill. and then a lay off for someone else to score.
Although 2 offside goals I like he was confident enough to hit with his left for the first one and a nice tidy finish with the right for the 2nd.
I just hope he continues this trajectory and he will be a baller.
And Nyoni has to be pushing for a starter role, or at least increased minutes.
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15 Oct 2026 08:19:52
With Grav suspended I suspect Trey will
Play V Brentford.
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15 Oct 2026 08:20:43
Jesus. People weren't happy with Kuryt comparisons don't compare him to the golden boy Bobby😂.
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15 Oct 2026 08:40:11
Great composure from the lad to slot it home with each of the three goal scoring opportunities that he had, especially to hold his nerve and finally get on the scoresheet after being denied the previous two.
Not sure about the Kuyt, Jota and Bobby comparisons at all yet, but the boy is no scrub in terms of ability and you can see what Iraola sees in him.
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15 Oct 2026 09:15:03
Credit to the lad he's living every young Liverpool fans dream. Great feet and composure for the assist last night.
Deserves another crack at the PL this weekend.
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15 Oct 2026 09:16:31
Imagine he had got the hat-trick, what a night that would have been.
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15 Oct 2026 09:36:57
I was so pleased for Koumas when he got his goal. 100% deserved.
I am chuckling to myself though about people saying he was unlucky with the offsides and could have had a hat-trick. He was unlucky but a couple of years ago Darwin would have been getting annihilated for having 2 disallowed for being offside.
A lot of positives from last night. Only concern for me was how bad the defence looked immediately after we brought the captain on!
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15 Oct 2026 09:41:16
Difference is Shipley Nunez gets trashed because of the price tag he came with. Koumas is a kid who came through the academy.
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15 Oct 2026 10:37:55
JK's offsides were tight calls whereas Darwin was often several yards offside 😂.
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15 Oct 2026 11:32:02
That's my point @Kloppers. It's unfair to criticise a player just because of what the club chose to spend on them. Be angry at the club by all means but it's not the players fault that they spent that money.
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15 Oct 2026 13:12:44
Darwinny lad was in Birkenhead half the time!
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15 Oct 2026 14:09:08
Fully agree, Shipley. "Oh, for what we ppaid for.". Miss me with that schstick. The players do not go around demanding big fees to be spent on them.
The club is the one that felt they were worth it and made the investment. If you're mad, go whinge at the club.
Leave the players alone. They have enuff issues tying to function while being ripped to pieces for something they have no hand in deciding, for starters.
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15 Oct 2026 14:36:02
First Kuyt, now Firmino. They'll be comparing him to Kenny Dalglish next.
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15 Oct 2026 15:41:46
Fifth, i'm surprised they haven't compared him to Sadio at this point.
15 Oct 2026 01:44:47
Trying to continue the positivity on here, I refuse to believe that conceding three goals was anything other than a psy-op performed by vvd to help boost the confidence of the two new CBs who kept a clean sheet for 64 min. Excellent job by our Capitan to help those two integrate into the squad!
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15 Oct 2026 06:13:40
Still early days in Ai's reign so plenty of time for him to continue to lay his marker.
Hopefully start seeing some wins in the PL firstly with a difficult tie coming up away to Brentford.
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15 Oct 2026 06:56:03
I second this snugglepool, and I also think the mission was more complex. Power play from VBD to ensure we pay the money for Big Ron to stay permanently.
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15 Oct 2026 09:17:22
haha love it.
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15 Oct 2026 10:18:37
Same here, Chewy. Really happy for Ronnie, tho. That will only help his confidence.
Same fopr Koumas and Barcola being off the mark for the season.
{Ed001's Note - excellent performance, where they outworked and outclassed the opposition. The key was that they worked so hard to ensure they were able to show their class.}
{Ed025's Note - as they say FM, the best ability a player can have is Availability mate..