27 Jan 2026 18:44:45
Hi Ed's, quick question regarding our lack of transfers this month. Everyone can see we need at least 2 CBs and a right back at the very least. Why do you think we have not dipped our toe into the market? I know the club always say we want just buy for buying sake, but with only one CB available and having to manage minutes in the RB area do you think we are making a mistake? Do you think this lack of activity will essentially mean we don't get CL next season? And if so do you think Hughes and Edward's should be replaced if that is the case? Thanks in advance.
{Ed001's Note - it is clearly a mistake and it is also clearly down to not backing Slot any more. The fact we still have Slot, Hughes and Edwards is the biggest mistake though. Edwards should never have been brought back, he made a mess last time and he is even worse this time. Hughes and Edwards should be nowhere near the roles they have.}
27 Jan 2026 19:11:17
I 100% agree with everything you say there eds1.
As Albert Einstein said. Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.
{Ed001's Note - that wasn't him. Why would he say that? That is almost the definition of scientific process, doing the same thing over and over to see what is different each time.}
27 Jan 2026 19:58:48
So they don't back Slot anymore with regards to backing him with signings, but still back him to take charge of coaching Liverpool? I think getting rid of all 3 will fix things.
27 Jan 2026 19:30:05
Thanks Ed, I agree with you. I wonder why FSG haven't removed the lot of them? They would do well to pick up the phone to a certain Mr Klopp and seek his advice. I would love us to have the balls to back a manager, he has say on transfers, training and coaching.
Live and die by the sword is surely better than the crap we are witnessing right now.
{Ed001's Note - it shouldn't matter. The issue isn't the set up, it is that we have the wrong people appointed.}
27 Jan 2026 19:52:19
So Ed1, with Edward's and Hughes at the helm are we looking at a repeat of the muppet show that was Moores and Parry? Lord, I hope not.
{Ed001's Note - it does feel that way.}
27 Jan 2026 20:54:43
If FSG do what most sports owners in the U. S do when things go this bad then, all 3 of them should go. Cos all 3 of them were hired as a team hence, they are all joint at the hip.
27 Jan 2026 21:08:53
Longthing it was Mark Twain who said that.
27 Jan 2026 21:23:35
Ed who do you think would be a good sporting director for the club?
{Ed001's Note - the two who are probably the best are unlikely to be available, as one is at Man City and the other is at PSG. Maybe someone like Zorc, I don't know if he is still at Dortmund, but he did well under difficult circumstances there, with a fair bit of churn on the player front like we will have in the summer.
Maybe Olabe, he has done well with Sociedad, but might not have a good enough understanding of the English league. Which might make bringing back Buvac or Borrell better options, as both know the club and league well. Maybe even Rangnick, as it is the role he performs best and he was spot on with all the things he identified going wrong with Man Utd. Other than that, I am not sure.}
27 Jan 2026 22:19:20
Wouldn't mind Ragnick.
27 Jan 2026 22:38:56
@Iron Man - no she didn't - it was actually from the 1980's and was coined by alcoholics / narcotics anonymous and was relating to the destructive outcomes by repeating habits.
27 Jan 2026 23:32:23
He not she and apologies to the ghost of Mr Twain.
28 Jan 2026 01:24:02
Personally I prefer "manager" to "head coach"
That's a fundamental shift from Klopp's era to the present. The manager needs to have final say on signing players, otherwise it won't work. Edwards can go forth again and take his muppets with him. Get a manager in.
I know this won't happen that's why I expect Iraola is next man up.