27 Apr 2026 09:19:54
I disagree on Curtis Jones and don't lean into latest relevancy. There's a lot of midfielders out there, better than Curtis Jones.
My main issue with Jones is that there's a few performances here and there where he looks like he has an attitude and couldn't be bothered. That's the type of player I don't want at the club. I don't care if he's a local lad. No player has loyalty to anyone but themselves.
The alleged wage increase he's seeking is also insane for what he is.
We've a very weak midfield. Macca looks out grav has a lot to prove under another manager. He's been appalling this season. Tactics don't forgive not tracking back and winning tackles. Jones doesn't improve what we have to why would we hand him a nice big wage increase like the others?
Let him go to Italy.
27 Apr 2026 10:08:23
Fully agree, Ron Funk. ?
27 Apr 2026 11:17:17
My issue with Jones is end product. He can't score, assist 10 goals a season, and therefore we can surely improve on him.
27 Apr 2026 11:24:28
With a year left we'd get pittance for him.
27 Apr 2026 11:33:21
Are there better midfielders out there than Curtis Jones? Most definitely.
Is he ever going to be a first team fixture for LFC? Probably not.
Has he deserved more starts this season? Absolutely.
Does the fact that Slot has not given him starts while his midfield team mates have been stinking the place out give him an excuse to sulk or not give his all? Absolutely not.
Does he hold on to the ball too long? Yes.
Does he have a history of picking up injuries? Yes, although he's been pretty available this season.
Do we know what salary he is asking for or if he has asked for first team guarantees? I don't think there's any reliable information out there.
27 Apr 2026 12:31:26
It would genuinely cost you at least double what Curtis is currently worth to bring in homegrown talent of equal calibre and versatility. I have many a gripe with Curtis, but I don't think it makes sense to replace him when there's so much work needed elsewhere. Also, really can't stand the thought of not having a scouser in the team.
27 Apr 2026 12:48:40
Couldn't have said it better, Ron.
27 Apr 2026 13:18:02
Ron's post could have been directed at almost all our players this season wrt attitude.
For me, Jones is just that type of player that every team needs. An excellent squad player.
Whether he wants to be a starter or is happy to be a squad player is probably anyone's guess.
If he accepts a new contract, which includes higher wages and a squad role, then we should keep him. Will probably take some serious negotiating skills.
I also don't see us selling him for more than 20m...and to replace him for 20m or less, I doubt that will be possible.
27 Apr 2026 13:42:37
JLC, I agree. No way we are selling a player (squad player of whatever) who has the type of CV and trophy cabinet CJ possesses.
27 Apr 2026 14:24:44
I never understood the amount of hate Curtis Jones gets on here, he is not world class, but you can't have 25 world class players in a squad either.
27 Apr 2026 14:31:03
He looks like he has an attitude and couldn't be bothered.
27 Apr 2026 14:31:41
When Grav and Macca are not performing, and we need to make a change, and you cast your eye toward the bench, who do you see, who can come on and make a difference, who can threaten Grav and Macca's place in the team, who can provide competition?
27 Apr 2026 14:33:17
"He looks like he has an attitude and couldn't be bothered."
What does that look like? I certainly don't know.
27 Apr 2026 14:35:12
I personally would ask 30 million for Jones and that's fair. I think we could give Trey the chance to play more. He has been a squad player for 7 yrs and has always lacked humility, to improve.
27 Apr 2026 15:07:28
Well, Jones does have his bad points, but when his head is on, he's a decent player. But I've watched Adam Wharton a few times this season n I can't see what all the fuss is about. He will cost £70mil n treble Jones' wages as well.
I know he wouldn't be a direct replacement for him, that would be for Macallister, who has been absolutely dreadful this season n still plays 90% of the games. No wonder Jones thinks he should play more.
27 Apr 2026 15:22:26
Jones has been our best midfielder this past month. Szobo has fallen off a cliff compared to his usual standard. Macca is basically playing with 10 men. I don't understand the crap Jones gets.
27 Apr 2026 15:27:15
He's just a squad player. If he wasn't scouse, nobody would bother debating him.
27 Apr 2026 19:53:37
Just to clarify. What I meant to say was that I do not see the club selling a player with the type of CV and trophy hall that CJ possesses for 20m. Just wanted to make that part clearer.
27 Apr 2026 20:10:19
Agree, Ron. He switches off too much, his awareness is non-existent, the casual passes to teammates who are being marked/pressed or across the 18-yard box aren't good, holds on to the ball too long when he should get rid, by all accounts he wants £200k a week and a starting role, the cognitive dissonance is off the scale if that's true.