14 Feb 2026 10:24:51
On Calvin Ramsey, i've probably been as guilthy of knocking him as others have of overhyping him because of a dislike of Slot. If the lad gets the nod tonight, as much as i don't think he's the answer i hope he proves me wrong. Was highly rated when we signed him, if the gets the nod i hope he shows why.
14 Feb 2026 10:43:08
Overhyped because of a dislike of Slot? Some gymnastics there.
14 Feb 2026 11:14:51
Well, people certainly wouldn't want him playing as much, let me put it that way, Barnesy. Is there not a bit of truth in that?
14 Feb 2026 11:47:29
Florian, Not saying I rate Ramsey or not because the kid simply hasn't played enough for me to judge him as a player, hence, I won't go that far as to knock him as a player, something you have done with very little evidence, I suspect. pls, correct me, btw. Also, other people believe he should play (not because they dislike Slot per se nor overrate him) because we are out of rbs, and as an rb, he knows the position more than Curtis Jones would playing there. Is that not a valid opinion? We saw Klopp play mids as cbs and it didn't work, so he had to go get actual cbs from the academy to play (cos they know the position better), and that helped us make 3rd in the lockdown season.
That is proof, is it not? Respectfully, I do not think that a dislike for Slot (not the man but the actual manager) suddenly equates to Ramsey, who has played very few minutes (let alone actual games) for LFC since 2022 being overrated. That's not a thing.
14 Feb 2026 11:51:20
I think the point with Ramsay is not that he's the long-term answer, but that surely it's better to have an actual RB there, so that our best player can play in his proper position and help our dysfunctional midfield.
14 Feb 2026 12:16:36
It depends, livered, on whether we're still a better team without our best player playing in his best position than having Ramsey at RB. I haven't really knocked him too badly, Oli, and I suppose I'd challenge anyone to tell me what in Ramsey's career so far suggests he should be near LFC's first team.
Look, as I said, if he gets the nod I hope he knocks it out of the park. We're all L'pool fans after all.
14 Feb 2026 12:17:00
He's been at the club since June 2022, so over 3 and a half years. He's also 22 years old, so not a kid. He's had plenty of time with both Klopp and Slot to prove that he is ready for a (regular) start. Perhaps, at this stage of his career, he just isn't good enough.
14 Feb 2026 13:05:14
Phillips and Williams were never good enough. But, as centre backs, they still outperformed the midfielders shoehorned in that position. Henderson and Fabs were far better players. Question for you, FM. If Allison and Marma got injured, and Slot picked Iask to go in goal because he is tall, and left Woodman on the bench, would you still find it fair?
14 Feb 2026 13:06:39
Oli, considering you were such a big Feyenoord follower when Slot joined, and confessed you never missed a Leverkusen game prior to Wirtz joining, I'm utterly gobsmacked you never watched Ramsey on your YouTube highlights.
14 Feb 2026 13:25:22
He's registered as a right back in our squad, using up a precious non-homegrown place. He's fit enough to sit on our bench. He could have been sent out on loan, but he wasn't. He could be replaced in the squad by a right back in the academy, but he wasn't. I know logic is in short supply, these guys, but it's logical to suggest he would get a go, given the other two right backs in our squad are injured.
That is how you use your squad, and how the squad is designed. If it is true that Slot thinks he is crap, promote a right back from the academy. Or, if it is that he is just not fit or robust enough to get first team minutes, say that instead of telling us that everyone and anyone, including the canteen ladies, are ahead of him in the pecking. All normal stuff.
14 Feb 2026 13:40:24
Klopp had an issue with CBs a few seasons ago and compounded it by playing Fab and Hendo there, causing midfield problems. I'd play Ramsay and ask him to keep it simple, no mistakes, and a 6 or 7 out of 10. Do not weaken the midfield and rotation options by playing Curtis or Dom there.
14 Feb 2026 14:10:46
That's a bit silly now, Mighty. Both Curtis and Dom have played well there. If Slot thinks that's the better option for the coupla weeks until Frimpong is back, then we have to suck it up. It's worth remembering that 99% of the people on here have never seen Ramsey play 90 mins besides Palace, whereas our multi-title-winning manager sees him every day.
14 Feb 2026 16:05:20
Ramsay couldn't get a game for Wigan & Kilmamrock, guys. He is not the answer! Unless the question is who is a League 2 level player some fans are up in arms about for some silly reason?
14 Feb 2026 20:01:50
I don't rate him, but he's a right back, and we're playing anyone but the right back at right back.
15 Feb 2026 00:44:17
Our multi-title-winning manager can't see further than the end of his nose.
15 Feb 2026 10:23:06
Not a problem, Florian. I was only responding directly to what you posted. Very good conversation. Cheers, man.