Liverpool banter 6

17 Mar 2026 06:37:40
Actually in disbelief that Slot seems to be staying until he has well and truly destroyed the season for us.

We cannot play any worse. Get rid now and even if we lose tomorrow we will be in no worse state than we are now. Genuinely don’t think we will finish 5th with him in charge so what is there to lose with Gerrard?

17 Mar 2026 07:40:21
There's 2 cups to lose with Gerrard, same as there's 2 cups to lose if we keep Slot until June. There's no guarantee Stevie G will be the galvanising saviour you think he might be.

17 Mar 2026 08:15:10
Even if he isn't, we will end up in the same position as Slot would leave us. Slot isn't winning anything - I'd rather see some passion and lose.

Guaranteed, if Gerrard was interim, he'd at least wake up Anfield, and that would give the players 20% more than we have now.

17 Mar 2026 08:47:12
I'm yet to see an upturn in the players' individual performance, and I doubt it will happen with Slot as manager.

To me, that means we are going to see the same half arsed performances from the players, which is going to end very badly for everyone.



In that case, just bite the damn bullet already, get someone to rouse the troops, and let's see where we end up.

What's the worst that could happen. 🫣🫣🫣🫣

17 Mar 2026 08:58:12
JLC, this is nothing new. This has been happening all season, and we all knew where and how this would end if things didn't change. Nothing has or will change, and this goes back to the day Hughes and Edwards came out backing him. That was the dreaded vote of confidence, IMO.

Now, and moving forward, this is their cross to bear. Also, keeping him meant that they are okay with us not making CL at the end of the season cos that was the most likely outcome if things didn't change.



Therefore, they had made their bed from the off, and are okay with us having a disaster of a title defence. This then begs the question: Should only Slot be sacked? Or should those who enabled him also get gone? What say you, sir?

17 Mar 2026 09:21:46
Tell you what though. If we somehow scab past Galatasaray, we'll knock PSG out.

There isn't a man alive who knows more about PSG than Arne Slot.

That's why we've not sacked him. He might not know a single thing about this Liverpool team, but he knows PSG inside out.

17 Mar 2026 09:41:52
No-one knows who out of Slot and Gerrard would have the best chance of getting top 4 and silverware this season. I'd rather persist with Slot until the end of the season and then put a line under it.
Gerrard has worse Premier League managerial stats than Slot. Some people seem to think that we just need Stevie to huddle the team and scream 'We Go Again', and they will be prepared to give their right legs for the badge.

Not sure the lack of fitness or poor defending will be resolved by simply galvanizing the team.
After last season, Slot deserves the opportunity to win the two cup competitions we are still in. I am not deluded to think that we will win them, but I don't think our chances improve with Gerrard.

17 Mar 2026 10:16:36
I tend to agree.

My reading of the situation is that Xabi isn't prepared to come now. If he is the one we want, then perhaps we are prepared to wait until Xabi wants to join in the summer? Therefore, the decision between Slot and an interim now, based on outcome, is pure guesswork.

The ITKs can verify that, tho.

17 Mar 2026 10:46:11
We really have given up on the FA Cup since drawing City, haven't we?

17 Mar 2026 11:15:13
When did Hughes and Edwards come out in support of Slot? I can't recall, but that's nothing new.

17 Mar 2026 11:47:15
I still think we are simply too good to not get past Galatasaray tomorrow. They won't even have any away fans due to a ban.
City are due a beating from us after we lost that game at Anfield just a few weeks ago.
Isak will be back for some of the remaining league games.


8 games left in the league, and Aston Villa, Chelsea, and Man United will certainly drop points.

Tomorrow night is a big one, but it's on to the next one after that regardless.

17 Mar 2026 11:52:24
I'm not surprised there has been no action after Sunday. There was not enough time for anybody to come in and change anything before what is turning out to be the key game of our season tomorrow. Bringing in somebody else so soon before such a massive game could have made things worse. I can't see how he remains in charge after tomorrow, though, unless we can pull out one of our classic Anfield European performances.

The fact is that he should have gone in November, but to bring somebody in to try and turn a team's fortunes around 2 days before a massive European tie that we are still very much alive in is, in my opinion, too risky.

We could get an instant benefit like United did with Carrick, but you can't guarantee a new manager bounce, and performances could even get worse, I know that this is hard to believe, whilst the players adjust to new setups and tactics. You can't underestimate the benefit of United being so bad that they had a full week, sometimes more, between each game for a new coach to work with the players.

17 Mar 2026 11:59:36
People said we were too good not to beat Spurs, Wolves, Forest, Sunderland, Burnley, Amorim's United, PSV, Fulham, Palace, Brentford & Galatasaray too, but Slot proved them wrong; we clearly aren't too good to get our arses handed to us in the most pathetic ways imaginable. Unfortunately, hoping we'll beat Galatasaray requires a manager willing to change how he sets the team up.

Unfortunately, that isn't Slot. It'll be the same dross as usual. Slow start. Lots of meaningless passes sideways and backwards. Wait 30 minutes before registering a shot on target which barely troubles the keeper. Leave gaping holes in midfield, exposing our defence. Gift the opponent a soft goal. Rinse and repeat.

17 Mar 2026 12:09:19
I was dead sure we would win against Gala at home too, King, but after seeing that nonsense against Spurs, I'm not entirely sure anymore. I don't feel confident beating anybody at this point in time. Wirtz and Ekitike were looking like world beaters two or three weeks ago; now they look lost. The curious thing about this team, though, is that just when you write them off, they can turn things around with a result the very next game.

So, I wouldn't put it past us to win 5-0 at Anfield against Gala tomorrow while not putting in a jaw-dropping performance. Maybe we'll score a grip of corners again, and Gakpo will have a hat trick. Stranger things have happened this year.

I just hope that whatever happens Anfield will be roaring tomorrow. The motivation to do so might not be so high with the mood around the team and the fact that there are no opposition fans to compete with.

17 Mar 2026 12:14:03
People have given up because City have had the better of us this season. We haven't improved, so it's only right they feel that way.

17 Mar 2026 12:51:14
I get that, but we are still capable of beating any team in this league. It's the Cup, surprises happen.

17 Mar 2026 12:56:32
I hope you're right. I really do.

17 Mar 2026 13:31:20
Capable of beating any team in this league except City, PSG, Chelsea, City, Galatasaray & now Spurs.

17 Mar 2026 14:45:34
Yeah, but look at City now. They are 3 goals down to Madrid, and tonight they will have Mbappe back.
What about Chelsea? They are 3 down to PSG and require a minor miracle to get through.
Even Arsenal play a tricky game against Bayern Leverkusen, where they need a win.

What I mean is, look around you: the other teams, our so-called competitors in the league, aren't doing too well in Europe either.


Us needing a couple of goals against Galatasaray doesn't sound too much to ask.

It's a case of once bitten, twice shy this season, and I understand that people don't want to get their hopes up, just to be left flat again.

17 Mar 2026 14:47:40
No one gave us any hope against Sunderland away on here either, and we got a win.
The same with Inter and Marseille.

17 Mar 2026 15:12:50
Being pessimistic is safer, it seems, King. City away will be hard. Even when Jurgen was here I always would have taken a draw there. But you never know. A coupla years ago, people gave us little hope vs Arsenal away in the Cup, and we did the business. Cant just give up cos we get a difficult draw.

17 Mar 2026 16:00:16
It's not over till it's over, right?

17 Mar 2026 16:14:50
The way Viktor talks, we haven't a chance against any team in the world as long as Slot is in charge.

18 Mar 2026 12:44:38
PB, we haven't had a chance vs the majority of the teams we have played in the PL this season already.

17 Mar 2026 06:15:11
Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone ☘️.

17 Mar 2026 06:29:33
Happy St Patrick's Day, Barry. 💚

Beannachtai Na Feile Padraig Oraibh. 🍀

17 Mar 2026 09:13:43
Impressed, Ron. May the road rise up to meet you! ☘️☘️🥳🐍☘️💥🥳

17 Mar 2026 10:21:15
Happy St. Patrick's Day to all, especially our Irish fans!

Couple stories - I went to St Patrick's College in New Zealand and on St Patrick's Day we would march chanting and singing from school to St Mary's Cathedral for mass. About 4km. Then we'd have green ice blocks after lol.



Now I work in University Halls and St Patrick's Day is more about harm reduction for our precious teenagers who started celebrating St Patrick's Day at 3am this morning...!

First ambulance was on-site at 9am this morning for someone way too intoxicated and the day had barely begun!

17 Mar 2026 10:37:37
My maternal grandmother was Irish shanks. Always a big celebration in our house. 🍀🍀

17 Mar 2026 10:40:02
My maternal grandmother was Irish shanks, hailing from Sligo.
Always a big celebration in our house. 🍀🍀

17 Mar 2026 11:48:36
Happy St. Patrick's Day!

17 Mar 2026 00:17:50
Great analysis from Jamie Carragher about the Spurs result and our season in general. Can be found on YouTube for free. Highlights how poor some of the players have been and how some are just jogging back.

How it wouldn't be allowed under Klopp. The recruitment has been poor and the press has gone. As he says, even if the players are poor and playing badly, ultimately it rests at the manager's door.

17 Mar 2026 07:16:09
Funny because Carra was singing a completely different tune months ago. He was blaming players, and now he has nowhere to hide. Fans were rightly calling Slot out the first time we played Galatasaray, and him and his merry band of local reporters still refuse to call out the common denominator.

17 Mar 2026 07:35:52
The press starts with the manager. Klopp had the team running through brick walls at one point. We need a high energy style, with disciplined players. I'd champion an interim for the last however many games. We need that new manager bounce.

It's not tactical, that's not the problem, the players just don't seem bothered. Slow and passive play invites dropped points. We need energy in the stadium, and the players to get to the end of the season without it being a total disaster.

17 Mar 2026 09:00:52
@Frode, It's what Jaime C does. He, like his other feckless chuckle bro Gary Neville, will change their tune/position depending on where the wind is blowing. This is not breaking news.

17 Mar 2026 10:23:57
Made a good comment about Frimpong's playing style not being fit for how we set up. Is that on Slot or the guys who sign the players, or a bit of both.

Another good analysis about the difference in press between this season's forward line and the last. Same manager, and it's night and day.

17 Mar 2026 11:12:15
@Faith, that's cos this is the way Slot wants to play. Last season's perfect mix of pace, high press and controlled tempo is Not the way Slot wants to play. It's that simple, imo.

16 Mar 2026 23:43:59
Danns is injured again!
Made of crisps.

17 Mar 2026 00:23:37
Don't think he will make it, unfortunately. Will Wright is the better option.

17 Mar 2026 04:20:25
Gutted for him, but he is still young, having just turned s20. He has shown he has the talent to play in the PL. Just needs to build his body up now to get over his injuries.

17 Mar 2026 07:16:54
Has he shown he has the talent to play in the PL? He's had a few good cameos and that's it.

17 Mar 2026 08:10:00
In fairness to Danns, Frode, I think he did show, a couple of seasons ago, that there was serious potential there. I'm no expert, but of the team that won the League Cup against Chelsea, with a load of young lads, he was the 1 I had the highest hopes for and could cement a starting place at LFC.

Reminded me of Harry Kane, ungainly style but v effective. I doubt, with his injuries the last 2 years, he has missed the boat at LFC. Would love to be wrong on that.

17 Mar 2026 10:25:38
He's only 20, plenty of time, but at this stage of his career he needs to be playing.

Hopefully, he gets his body right and fit enough to get a loan next season.

I had the same worries for Leoni, and hope that his next 12 months isn't impacted by reoccurring injuries.

16 Mar 2026 23:03:17
Some news out of Saudi is that Richard Hughes has accepted the job as Al-Hilal Sporting Director and will join in the summer.

17 Mar 2026 04:23:52
Great news if true.

17 Mar 2026 07:24:06
I'll drive him there. What time does he want picking up?

17 Mar 2026 08:16:39
Road trip, Grino? Oh, and I call shotgun. 😉

{Ed025's Note - if the petrol goes up any more Barry you might regret that mate.. :)

17 Mar 2026 09:26:58
There is no way anyone in their right mind would think about going to Saudi Arabia right now.

Actually, come to think of it, Hughes probably isn't in his right mind... would explain a lot!

17 Mar 2026 09:01:50
Indeed, Ed. Don't get caught out of gas in that desert, guys. Stuff could get really bad.

17 Mar 2026 13:25:15
If petrol's too much I'll give the bugger a piggy-back to the airport!

16 Mar 2026 20:13:57
Not a Liverpool discussion - or indirectly is I guess, but hopefully it'll make a change to all the posts about a certain regime change at Liverpool.



Does anyone think Pep might stay at City now, seeing as he moat likely will leave empty handed or at least without the big 2 trophies?

Or if they are serious about Alonso, do you think they will push for him even if Pep says he wants to stay?

16 Mar 2026 20:38:52
I think Pep's status at City ensures that he will go whenever he wants, he will choose when.
Bit like Klopp at LFC.

16 Mar 2026 21:12:57
Think, if Pep wants to stay, he stays. Earned that in fairness.

17 Mar 2026 02:41:42
I bloody well hope so, they will most certainly be interested in Alonso if Pep walks and we can't afford the competition right now. Pep is an admirer, so Alonso comes recommended. He's definitely on their shortlist anyway. I couldn't wait for Pep to leave, right up until Alonso became available. Now I'm desperate for him to stay.

17 Mar 2026 07:08:48
Maybe we'll take Pep. 🤣🤣🤣

17 Mar 2026 09:03:03
Pep will go whenever he feels like it. Having said that, and based on such a dreadful season so far, there is a good chance he leaves at the end of this season. Just a feeling.

17 Mar 2026 15:15:37
Pep could go trophyless this year. Would be two years in a row. The bloke is still unsackable.

16 Mar 2026 19:02:24
I wish I could see different, but it's clear Slot will be in the dogout on Wednesday. To the game, I feel we will have nowhere to hide if we don't put that lot to the sword. Juve, who have been terrible for yrs now, gave them a run for their money with 10men. I expect we will be pumped for this and convincingly progress.

The last time I rejoiced over a man losing his job was Rodgers in 2015, I can only hope to relive that moment with Slot.

I'm grateful for no 20, but Liv is more imp to any individual. I hope by Thursday, regardless of the outcome, Slot will be sent to Netherlands to be with his family finally. But beyond that, we need rid of the fellas, responsible for the soaring wage bill with weird contracts and the constant failing with much needed transfers. Looks like money is our advantage in the market these days. Someone needs to be accountable.

17 Mar 2026 09:06:36
Ugbes, it's not about rejoicing over someone else losing their job. It is about performance on the job. This is a business at the end of the day.

If you are not able to fulfill your functions within your job description despite all warnings and have shown an inability to change or improve, you will be relieved of said functions. That's it.

16 Mar 2026 18:44:26
Danns in the U21 starting lineup tonight. Delighted for the lad. Have been impressed whenever he's got 1st team minutes.

16 Mar 2026 19:02:14
Thanks for the info, FM.
I know you keep an eye out on the youth setup, so, please keep us updated on his performance.

16 Mar 2026 19:04:30
Slot won't play him, so it makes no difference to the first team.

16 Mar 2026 19:05:12
I'm just worried that he's more or less lost 2 seasons of development as a player.

Hope he can bounce back, cos, likewise, I've been impressed with him when he's played for the first team too.

16 Mar 2026 19:10:29
Young Morrison also got his first Northern Ireland call-up today, so good day for the Academy.

16 Mar 2026 19:35:53
Danns had to go off after half an hour with a hamstring issue. No luck for that lad.

16 Mar 2026 21:04:07
It's a shame about his injury again. I think Slot would have played him Endo3. Slot has already mentioned him in a couple of press conferences about how unlucky he is to be out at the same time as Isak. By all accounts, Danns is the best striker prospect we have had in a long, long time. Rob Page also said a few months back that he expects him to be the next English No.9. The only issue seems to be injuries with him. I read that all of this stems from the growth spurt he had a couple of years back, where he grew like 10 inches in a year.

Apparently, his body has not been able to adjust accordingly. That gives me hope that he will, sooner rather than later, run these off.
He has looked impressive in all the games he has played for us except for the PSV game last season. But then, two days after the game, he underwent surgery, probably indicating that he was carrying an injury during the game. I am very excited to see him play more.

16 Mar 2026 22:36:24
Best ability is availability.
Hopefully, Danns' body comes right for him.

17 Mar 2026 06:09:38
Thanks for the update, FM. Feel for Danns... Just needs that little bit of luck to get him back on track again.

17 Mar 2026 06:57:49
Why wouldn't Slot play him? As many mistakes as Slot has made this year, his handling of young Rio has not been one of them. Nyoni is also starting to knock on the door, and looks to feature more and more going forward.

17 Mar 2026 09:07:39
Indeed, Faith. He is young and still developing his body. The growing pains are normal at this time.

16 Mar 2026 17:35:06
Ed001, I know you've said repeatedly that FSG don't really get involved in the footballing side and slots future lies in the hands of Hughes and Edwards. Do you think there will be repercussions for both if we fail to finish top 4.

It would be disastrous from a business and financial perspective and surely someone in their position should have seen the writing was on the wall for the manager before Christmas and taken steps to ensure we finished in the top 4.

{Ed001's Note - I would expect them to have a strike against themselves, but I would think they would get a second chance.}

16 Mar 2026 18:08:15
Kill me Now

16 Mar 2026 18:46:27
I'm not even fully convinced he gets sacked in the summer, me. We're all just presuming.

I've not seen anything different in these last few weeks as I've seen since October. Not one thing has changed. We're exactly the same.

If he's not been sacked yet, I'm not sure how the summer changes anything.

16 Mar 2026 19:04:10
Maybe he decides to leave, LFC8...

Apparently Ajax are keen on him, and so are Spurs, so you never know. Maybe he already has one eye on those positions.

16 Mar 2026 19:08:42
It is exactly this as to why I thought any sensible person would have sacked Slot by now, for self-preservation if nothing else.

17 Mar 2026 09:10:04
@Westwood, At any other club, Slot would have gone the moment he lost to PSV after getting smoked by Forest at home the game before.

After 9 losses in 12 games? Nah, no way he would have survived that at a top club, league title be damned.