Liverpool rumours 5

30 Jan 2026 21:01:38
So Curtis to Inter, wonder who is coming.

30 Jan 2026 21:52:05
Potentially Pavard if he's recalled from Marseille. I'd love if it was Bastoni though.

30 Jan 2026 22:54:58
I wouldn't say no to Barella, Bastoni or Martinez.

30 Jan 2026 16:15:24
Is it true that Denzel Dumfries could arrive in this window.

30 Jan 2026 16:21:18
The 29 year old who has been out injured since November?

30 Jan 2026 16:22:58
I guess our physios must be bored.

30 Jan 2026 16:31:12
Arthur mk2.

30 Jan 2026 17:49:37
we do actually need another injury prone right back.

30 Jan 2026 18:04:39
How in God's good name do they class that as a market opportunity. Might as well get the money and burn it.

30 Jan 2026 18:27:23
Seems strange to sign a player who is injured til March to cover a player who is injured til March.
At least we are looking i guess.

30 Jan 2026 18:28:11
Givairo Read there is an opportunity.

30 Jan 2026 18:43:27
Utter bull.

30 Jan 2026 18:49:33
We have Calvin Ramsey.

30 Jan 2026 18:55:06
I'd rather have Denzil Washington. maybe against Manchester United we'd then have had the Equalizer.

{Ed025's Note - good stuff Robby..

30 Jan 2026 19:02:17
Denzel Dumfries would be an excellent acquisition in my eyes.
Every time i saw him playing he was one of the best players on the pitch.
Yes, he has an injury right now but he missed just 28 matches in his last 4 seasons prior to this one. That is 7 per season. Not perfect but not too bad either.

30 Jan 2026 19:21:20
I would rather have Denzel from Only Fools and Horses. probably more reliable!

30 Jan 2026 19:24:24
King Kong ain't got s@@t on me.

30 Jan 2026 19:30:20
Quiet Earp. He's out until March, that literally doesn't help us one iota. It would be Arthur Melo levels of bad recruitment.

30 Jan 2026 21:24:42
Denzel would be pukka signing. Pull the trigger.
Hopefully injury free so won't need Rod in his knee. Sure he would boince back. Can't wait to see him Mar leaning at Delwood.

30 Jan 2026 22:20:40
He ticks all our boxes tbf

Dutch

Injury Prone

Not that good

We already have multiple players in his position.

30 Jan 2026 23:07:28
I'd rather have Denzel Curry. Then we could play tikka taka football.

30 Jan 2026 23:16:22
We will be half way to having Dutch national team if we sign Dumfies!

30 Jan 2026 14:42:24
Liverpool youngster Joshua Abe is attracting interest from Manchester City, Arsenal and Real Madrid. Man City have tabled a significant offer, but it remains to be seen whether or not this will trigger a move.

30 Jan 2026 15:20:18
His agent is Trent's brother! I Wonder why he's such a **** towards the club that made him and his family multi millionarse 👌.

30 Jan 2026 15:27:52
Do you know if he's trying to move or if ****er Alexander-Arnold is just trying to get him a better contract.

30 Jan 2026 15:28:21
Trents brother up to no good again no doubt.

30 Jan 2026 15:46:20
Whether or not the player is angling for a move himself I'm unsure, sorry. It's no secret that his agent is very difficult and annoying to deal with. However he is an Arsenal fan but that's not inside info, that's just public info. I imagine if Arsenal came knocking formally with an outstanding offer that he'd be in London very quickly.

30 Jan 2026 16:18:00
I see he's training with the first team today. I doubt it's about money - he's only 15 so I think his earnings are capped for the next few years. In his position, my concern would be a lack of pathway to the first team whilst Slot is in charge.

30 Jan 2026 16:41:19
Well he'd get even less pathway under Arteta.

30 Jan 2026 16:46:00
Alonso will open the pathway, as Klopp did. Arne is too focused on being the second coming of Pep 2022.

30 Jan 2026 20:17:05
Dying to see this next manager whoever he is play loadsa kids in the Premier League, going to be great craic.

30 Jan 2026 14:30:11
Any truth in mamardashvili to Beskitas on loan? Would be rather stupid with Alissons injury record.

30 Jan 2026 15:39:37
Would it be? Isn't our 3rd choice highly rated (forgot his name) but from what I see better suited to our style and could/ should be treated as an understudy to Ali.

30 Jan 2026 16:21:40
Can't be that highly rated if you don't know his name! 😉.

30 Jan 2026 16:45:07
Our 3rd choice is an almost 29 year old last playing for Preston.

30 Jan 2026 19:33:42
Freddie Woodman and Pecsi as well (unless he is on loan)?

Woodman has looked decent in his performances, better at distribution than Marma.

30 Jan 2026 20:22:41
Adamski, what relevance is him being 29? Call me old-fashioned but I prefer an experienced backup keeper who is a steady pair of hands. I don't see the point in young expensive backup keepers.

They need games if they are going to develop and they aren't going to get that being a backup keeper. Kelleher was great but for his own career he should have left years before he did.

29 Jan 2026 11:32:10
James Pearce has said Slot still has full backing, that his relationship with Hughes is strong and the top brass believe he will turn it around.
Polar opposite reports happening at the same time.

29 Jan 2026 12:11:16
Bad news Pearce strikes again. Hasn't he been blacklisted by the club for a number of years now anyway?

29 Jan 2026 12:22:19
SG - the top brass are going to spin that line to journo's. They're not going to come out and admit it's a S**t show behind the scenes.
Even after last nights win when you'd expect Slot to be buoyant there was a spikey air about him. Something not right whatsoever.

29 Jan 2026 12:29:47
Tweet by Mr Pearce on 23/ 9/ 2015

" #LFC adamant that they have not made an approach to Carlo Ancelotti. FSG still backing Brendan Rodgers. "

4/ 10/ 15 Brendan Rodgers sacked.

29 Jan 2026 12:33:08
How many times have we heard from clubs that the board have come out and back their manager, only for them to get rid.

It's usually a kiss of death.

29 Jan 2026 12:55:33
The writings on the wall for Slot if Pearce says he is staying.

29 Jan 2026 13:13:52
Can't see how the Liverpool manager and hierachy having a strong relationship could be viewed as bad news.

29 Jan 2026 13:18:17
Is it not the same for the ITK here? why are you choosing to believe them?.

29 Jan 2026 13:34:22
Could be smoking out the moles which different leeks to different people….

29 Jan 2026 13:44:52
Are we really wheeling out a ten year old tweet to undermine Pearce's credibility? It was two weeks before the sacking of Rodgers, so at that point he did have the club's backing. And Pearce was I minnow working for the Echo.

29 Jan 2026 13:53:04
@Babbity - I know Klopp had a word with Pearce in a presser once but i believe he got the wrong person?

It'll be interesting to see if that 6-0 against Qarabag gives us a much needed confidence boost for NUFC.

29 Jan 2026 13:53:27
Slot ain't happy he has not been given the tools he was promised. Honest and frank conversations have been had beetween him and the STC. Edwards seems to be meddling with things as well, probably because he's not doing the job he was hired for.

Its rather messy behind the scenes but we aa a club, try not to let that play out in public like other clubs. So they send for someone like JP and get him to cover it up.

29 Jan 2026 14:13:21
James Pearce is informed wrong. Slot is on very thin ice, and so is Richard Hughes.

29 Jan 2026 14:33:45
Does anyone have any actual evidence of this sh! tshow behind the scenes?

Seems to me like the results haven't been what we wanted so we are all scrambling around looking for someone to blame.

29 Jan 2026 15:23:07
Yes Sean but he can only say so much because he doesn't know what goes on in the office. The tension when certain people are about is obvious to them tho.

29 Jan 2026 15:49:36
SG8, we're comfortable in Europe with the pace, particularly the new signings, therefore I think we'll continue to struggle in the premier league for whatever reason.

29 Jan 2026 15:57:45
@Thefields, out of curiosity, if you were a betting man how would you see the club structure shape itself for next season or more of a chance it stays same as with STC and Edwards?

From reading on here, I would have though Edwards stays and maybe STC is replaced but would be interesting to hear how you potentially see if transpiring.

I would be lying if I said I had a clue who could be a good candidate but if Alonso is the way forward, it would be great to see someone who sees the game in a similar fashion in terms of principles and style of play, so any future coaches potentially track with similar characteristics.

29 Jan 2026 16:18:55
That's the update I wanted to hear, robbo.

29 Jan 2026 16:30:43
Any public backing of a manager should always be received as a red flag.

Yes managers aren't going to be publicly shamed but managers that are comfortable in their roles, don't need public backing.

29 Jan 2026 16:33:55
I am not sure how he can say he was not backed. He has had more investment in the team than any LFC manager I can remember!

29 Jan 2026 17:26:49
This is the season that Amazon wish they were filming behind the scenes.

29 Jan 2026 17:32:52
FSG-rout well obviously I am.

Here's another zinger before the 22/ 23 season.

"No sagas to resolve, no glaring gaps to fill, no scattergun recruitment drive, no expensive deadwood to shift.
Klopp's Liverpool are in decent shape as they prepare for Asia tour. #LFC"

We finished 5th that season and won nothing due to our midfield being completely on its arse (which anyone with common sense could see we needed reinforcements before the season started).

Pearce has the faecal touch. It's a unique skill set that he has.

29 Jan 2026 17:34:38
Hey Flanders - that is an absolutely excellent and valid point 👍🏻.

29 Jan 2026 17:47:21
Sorry but what or who is STC?

29 Jan 2026 18:03:44
Silver Tongued Charlatan aka Hughes McG.

Fields, can u elaborate on how Slot feels he's not been given the tools he wanted/ needed? We've seen on here he wanted a Diaz replacement; anything else? All the years of Klopp making do and Slot gets Man City levels of spending and can't make it work.

29 Jan 2026 18:19:35
McGoweb
Silver Tongued Charlatan i. e Hughes

I believe.

29 Jan 2026 18:21:44
SCRED.

Alonso will be our manager come next season. Ticks a lot of boxes and was the first choice when Klopp left. I think he will bring someone a bit more experienced as his main assistant but I can see a possibility of a Gerrard, Tiago or Millner come in as either and assistant or coach.

The STC needs to get the boot, he in my eyes has been a massive failure. Yes we had a good window in the summer but it should of been better and we have had 3 failed windows. Plus he seems out of his depth when it comes to negotiations. I would love someone like Sebastian Schuppan from RBL to replace him.

Edwards, FSG need to buy another club for him to go run or get rid of him. Having him hanging around without anything to do is causing issues. No need to replace him.

29 Jan 2026 18:33:21
Redflyer. He wanted a CB and a winger because he felt we were short in those areas. He basically was told to use Rio more for the wing and well you know what happened with the CB.

I agree he should be getting more out of the players at his disposal, including youngsters as well.

29 Jan 2026 18:54:29
VV's summaries of that Burger Head couldn't be more correct. I hate the lot of the journalists who cover Liverpool, they haven't got an objectively critical bone in their bodies.

29 Jan 2026 19:52:46
Fields, I can see why Slot feels let down with the CB issue. But I also have feel that anyone who came in wouldn't have made much of a difference with the way he sets up.

29 Jan 2026 19:59:31
So, after months of endless opinions we are still Liverpool FC, still owned by FSG, still have Edward's and Hughes in key decision making roles, still have the same head coach, still have the same squad. And every day we have rage same 'debate'.

Today's 'nuance' is that a tame journo is being given the scoop by the club. As with such officially sanctioned info whether or not it's true is irrelevant- it is what the club wants the world to believe at a particular moment in time. From a fan's perspective it also doesn't matter as we will still be fielding a team on Saturday night and trying to win three points. That's all that matters really.

29 Jan 2026 20:18:35
Slot and hughes both need too go asap and maybe Edwards as well we are a mess do anyone agree?

29 Jan 2026 20:30:32
I couldn't agree more WDW. There is such a thing as too much information. Back in the day I couldn't tell you who the owners, scouts, fitness coaches or any other backroom staff were or what their job roles were or if they were any good at it and I didn't care. I just went to the match and supported my team. It was great!

29 Jan 2026 20:40:34
RF. Maybe but it wouldn't be hard to improve on the slow ponderous football we have been playing.

29 Jan 2026 20:52:24
Wdw 👏👏👏.

29 Jan 2026 21:22:52
Thanks for enlightening us we have a game Saturday WDW. By your rationale even talking about anything that's not the game renders this page useless. I think I'll stick to moaning about management and owners until we show some positivity then you won't hear a peep.

29 Jan 2026 21:30:09
Frode +1.

29 Jan 2026 22:40:22
Slot is on the strongest thin ice I've ever seen. Be standing on it for months and still no change!

29 Jan 2026 23:06:51
He is thinking light thoughts and all things that don't weigh much. Cornflakes, Candyfloss, Belly fluff 😂.

30 Jan 2026 00:27:58
@Frode, I was expressing my opinion. I'm not saying people shouldn't say what they want to say it.

Couple of things though - there are an awful lot of people who - for the past three or four months have said the same thing every day. They seem to expect that there is something that this forum can do to influence the club's management if the club and they seem to think that there is somebody lurking on the board that has the power to change things.


Then there are the ones that can't distinguish, or make the connection between data, information, knowledge and wisdom. They assume that opinions, any opinions are knowledge or based in knowledge which - as evinced by the situation within the club staying as it was at the start of the season - is obviously incorrect.

In addition, people like yourself, taking every thread and twisting it to criticise any number of people at the club with abuse of their work and, pathetically, the indiduals as people, is sad.

As I said at the start of this, I'm expressing my opinion. I'm sure you'll disagree with my opinion but that's ok.

I'll have to stop now as I need to start a new thread now asking does anybody think Slot or Hughes or Edward's is doing a bad job and does anybody think they will be fired tomorrow and does anybody 5hink that Gerrard should be an interim manager and does anybody think that XA should be the new manager and can any if the ITKs confirm that it's all true. We haven't had a thread like this for 5 minutes now and I keep forgetting what the situation is.

30 Jan 2026 06:02:50
I think it's all the coach drivers fault, if he doesn't get sacked it's negligence from the club.

In fact, let's just sack everyone players included and start a fresh.

Epic waste of a season. Bottom half finish all but guarenteed. Worst chance of winning a trophy since 2005.

30 Jan 2026 07:18:15
Made me laugh WDW well done.
As much as I love this site and always have done, it is pretty depressing to see so many people calling a man who won us one of the biggest trophies of all, a bald fraud and circling around like vultures for wounded prey.


Lets just hope for some big results over the next few weeks and an upturn in form.
Come on you redmen.

30 Jan 2026 07:23:15
I agree the football we are playing (in the prem) is very unattractive but regarding our spending I agree that slot was let down.
I know we spent record amounts but we also recouped more than half.
All we did was replace players who were leaving (and of course the tragic passing of dj)
Trent-Frimpong
Quansah-leoni
Jota-Isak
Nunez-ekitike
Diaz-wirtz
Robbo-Kerkez
I know robbo hasn't left but his legs were gone last year.
Add to the fact Trent and Diaz both wanted out, it's not like slot wanted to tear the team apart.
And when we signed these players im sure we all agreed they were a massive upgrade.


But they were replacements, we never added to the squad strength or depth.
And that is part of our struggle.
Arsenal have about 5 or 6 cbs, Man City have at least the same, Chelsea have 7 or 8 cbs we have 4 (including leoni who was bought for the future) And let's face it Joe is a walking sicknote.
The fact we have used 3 different mf in the right back position speaks volumes.
Our fit first 11 is more than capable but the squad strength is weak.
Add to the fact we are massively missing trents early balls and Diaz sublime skills and pace.

30 Jan 2026 08:00:12
Journalism isn't written to inform anymore, it's to drive traffic, or create engagement. The truth rarely matters and definitley dies not matter as much as clicks or responses.

30 Jan 2026 08:26:26
WDW is spot on.

30 Jan 2026 09:15:48
Good summary BigSqueeze. Some of the replacements so far have looked like upgrades, some haven't. Probably as importantly this season we've suffered a lot of injuries compared to last, Isaks injuries and fitness and Leoni have cost us massively, three or four first teamers from last season have seriously lost form, and we've tried to tweak tactics unsuccessfully.

All of this has happened at the same time which is where we've fallen down, some of that's coaching and fitness yes, some of it's not. Our football quality and excitement also just hasn't been at the level we all want, except in Europe.

I agree with some of the other posters as well, some of the personal stuff aimed at Arne has been low, and the same applies to comments about Richard Hughes. Coincidentally I was speaking to someone who works for him recently, and they said he's a decent bloke, but that's just one opinion. The negative personal stuff is not necessarily any more grounded in reality than more positive things about them tbh, but we can generally all see what goes on on the pitch or in the transfer market.

30 Jan 2026 09:39:31
WDW bang on the money, I for one am happy for the Eds engagement like this keeps the site going even if its the same crap every day.

30 Jan 2026 09:50:44
Good to see you back @Flash - I hope all is well. 👍.

30 Jan 2026 13:48:39
Cheers Hugo, and yes I totally agree, it's a culmination of several reasons why we are where we are.
I also agree with u regarding the slot bashing.
He won us the league in his 1st season with the same team that Klopp failed to the previous year.

30 Jan 2026 14:21:50
I think it's fine that people think Slot isn't up to doing the job for us anymore to the standard that we expect, I myself am inclined to think that and believe that a change probably should be made.

However, I am also worried about Edwards and Hughes, considering they haven't exactly covered themselves in glory with recruitment. Yes, we have bought some great players, but there seems to have been little thought as to how they fit with this manager's philosophy, and it's plain as day that we are missing a passer from deep, another center half and a deep midfielder who can screen the defense (I don't mean a specialty 'defensive midfielder' necessarily) and can pass the ball. I also find it abominable that Slot isn't given some help in this transfer window, it defies reason to me.

However it's all the constant ribbing of Slot and abuse of him that I can't stand, and it's all justified by 'well if he did a better job I and other irate fans wouldn't insult him'. I do believe that he's trying to do the best that he can, and maybe at this point that's not good enough for what I or other fans expect, I'm sure he knows this as well. The man is asked completely nonsensical and utterly disrespectful questions about Xabi taking over and defends himself and folks on here somehow think it's okay and laugh at him doing a Ten Hag.

Every injury is his fault, Chiesa or Salah playing well or badly is his fault, Tyler Morton playing well in Ligue 1 is proof that he's an idiot, every win we get is a fluke and has nothing to do with him etc. And then folks wheel out the Jurgen years like we never had periods where we played badly under Jurgen, though of course that was never Jurgen's fault, it was always because he was never backed by FSG and Edwards.

Like I said I'm leaning towards showing Slot the door, but there's another part of me that believes that if it weren't for the injury issues this year, if our set piece balance wasn't so wretched and was marginally better (let's say we conceded 3 or 4 goals less and scored 3 or 4 goals more, that would be a 6-8 goal swing, incidentally we are the top set piece scorers in the Champions League), even with this coach we would be right up there with City.

With two or three more players, two center halves who can also play wide and another midfielder, we would be title winners again. It took a year for Macca, Dom and Grav to come good, and that resulted in us winning a title. Next year, Kerkez, Frimpong, Ekitike, Wirtz, Isak will all have properly bedded into this league and this team and we will reap the benefits from that, I am absolutely sure of it. With two or three smart additions, even if this manager were to stay on my own personal opinion is that we would go back to the top. I'm not suggesting that I would like Slot to stay necessarily, and I appreciate he has made big mistakes over the course of the season, but he is also not a dope of a manager who has no idea what he's doing.

29 Jan 2026 10:28:10
Arne Slot will be sacked after
tonight's game vs Qarabag, no matter the result.

Follow up.

There has been a huge fallout between Slot and those above him ( Carra ) confirmed this today. Slot will go and it was said it would happen after last night's game. It ls only a matter of time. Hence why Slot has been so spiky during his press conferences


Up the reds.

29 Jan 2026 10:42:55
Joel Ordonez.

29 Jan 2026 10:44:41
He'll be in the dug out Saturday night.

29 Jan 2026 11:17:16
Marc Guehi was in Liverpool gear at one point and ended up in City blue.

29 Jan 2026 11:18:29
He may well be.

29 Jan 2026 20:00:40
Who may well be what?

29 Jan 2026 23:24:25
Slot is on the strongest thin ice ever and would survive a heat wave!

His pressers suggest he's massively p'd off and our performances confirm they've lost confidence in him.

The longer this shambles continues, this worse we get, the further we get from CL next season and our manager shortlist becomes even shorter.
Get rid now, whilst we have a chance to make a change and improve before the season is done!

31 Jan 2026 11:15:38
That 6 - 0 was a massive giveaway that the confidence is shot eh? Getting automatic qualification into the last 16 of the CL would br a sure fire confidence killer.

29 Jan 2026 09:09:23
Hello all.

Sadly, there's been a monumental fallout at the club between Slot and his superiors.

He strongly feels that he hasn't been backed enough in the summer and isn't being backed in this market to turn it round

It's definitely sinking in that he can't save his job.

Spike Hulshoff and Ruben Peeters not helping matters behind the scenes.

Worst kept secret in football, Alonso will be the next Liverpool manager AND there could be a very interesting additional appointment when he joins.

Can't give a time frame as it's like a ticking time bomb.

No news of any incomings transfer wise.

Ta.

{Ed025's Note - cheers Carra..

29 Jan 2026 09:51:12
Carra without a full stop again?

29 Jan 2026 09:51:50
On a different subject completely, I wonder what Gerrard's plans are for the next few years. 😜

Not fishing for an answer Carra, appreciate your posts always. Thank you sir.

29 Jan 2026 09:55:35
Thanks as always Carra.

I feel like the bad guy in a movie eagerly waiting for the bomb to go off and kill all the people.

6-0 win.

Darn. Foiled again at the last second.

29 Jan 2026 09:55:57
Thanks for the update Carra!

29 Jan 2026 09:58:47
Thanks for info Carra.

Went to the match last night and he looked fed up at the end and annoyed in the press conference even after such a great win. So seems a shame but best thing. Just seems strange to keep him in there but clearly loads going on behind the scenes. Any clues as tobthe additional appointment?

29 Jan 2026 10:03:10
Surprised he feels he wasn't backed in the summer. But after injuries, I feel for him that he's had support in the market in January.

Intrigued who the additional appointment would be. Possibly a new sporting director would be my guess.

29 Jan 2026 10:03:19
Well he has a fair point, the purchases didn't completely correspond to what we needed and instead represented the best purchases on the market that we could have made. Now that we have no defensive depth whatsoever the team isn't moving summer targets forward to help us, we desperately need at least one center half who can also play on the right, if not two center halves.

Combine that with the fact that robbo might still leave if Kostas comes back. It all simply doesn't make sense.

29 Jan 2026 10:03:45
Cheers Carra. Sounds like a total mess. I kinda feel for Slot in a way but he does need to go. He's lost his way. BUT I'll always maintain that someone who doesn't get the city and move in permanently and put down roots will ultimately fail. Clop came in and embraced the city the people the rivalry and his family came too.

Im led to believe Slots family stayed in Holland and he visits them and they visit him. Never seen out in town ever. It's a weird way to take on this role at this club. If Xabi comes in we already know he loves the city and the people. It's a no brainer. Give him what he needs to succeed with players and staff etc Im sure he'll be great.

29 Jan 2026 10:04:03
Cheers Carra. Im in the miniority that kinda agrees with Slot here. anyway we most likely do need a fresh start. Alonso would be great and would love a milner character as the surprise appointment.

As much as i love Xabi he can still be "cold (ish) ". I think a Milner could come in and be one of the lads while still demanding high standards. If he's ready to step into coaching that is. let's see!

29 Jan 2026 10:05:08
Stevie G, the additional appointment?

29 Jan 2026 10:08:29
Not what I expected after the game last night but cheers for the update Carra.

29 Jan 2026 10:10:33
Cheers Carra for any information you tell us. what has happened to our club. It seems to have gone tits up since Edwards has come back.

29 Jan 2026 10:12:46
Stevie G to be assistant to Alonso. Bringing the golden bootroom back in full effect.

Slot whines far too much, but fails to admit that his rigid ideas re fitness and tactics plus his endless waffle about PSG and low blocks smell of weakness and limp leadership.

Slot is an egotist, still clinging on to the title win, which is well in the past.

29 Jan 2026 10:15:33
Thanks Carra, I'm going to take a guess at the surprise appointment.

Either - Stevie Gerrard or James Milner as part of the management/ coaching set up.

And/ Or - Klopp as DoF.

29 Jan 2026 10:15:37
Thanks Carra. Just from the outside looking in, things don't appear to be right. Let's hope things right themselves over the summer. I'd hope we could bring in players before February arrives, but I know I might as well be asking for oceans to dry up.

29 Jan 2026 10:16:03
Great update. Thanks as always Carra. 👍🏻.

29 Jan 2026 10:16:35
Any chance Jurgen would come in as Director of Football to work with Xabi?

29 Jan 2026 10:17:22
While I think he should go, he's right that the club haven't backed him we can all see how short we are in defence and even if xabi comes in we'll still be short.

29 Jan 2026 10:19:49
Thanks for the updates, we most definitely need a couple of defenders in, Slot or not so I agree that he has been left to rot along with our season!

29 Jan 2026 10:20:00
Oh go on Carra. At least give us a hint!

29 Jan 2026 10:22:55
If Calsberg did clear outs and dream appointments it would be thank you and good bye to Edwards, Hughes, and Slot - Hello to Mr Klopp, Mr Alonso with Mr Gerrard as assistant. Just because it's a dream I would throw Adam Wharton in there as well just because he is good now, imagine him working daily with Xabi and Steve G.

Cheers Carra, when I tell myself it's not going to happen I get caught once again like the gullible fish I am 🤣.

29 Jan 2026 10:24:09
Peeters is the physical performance coach so am not surprised he's involved here since our physical performance has been beyond rubbish.

29 Jan 2026 10:24:41
No thanks! ……. but I'd love Milner to join Alonso.

29 Jan 2026 10:25:01
I had more been thinking of a replacement for Hughes. Perhaps Klopp could come to the club in some capacity?! Wishful thinking.

29 Jan 2026 10:26:40
Feels like time is running down, it's not if and certainly when.

Also feels like there are some reasons, but also quite a few excuses from Slot - not really seen Slot take responsibility for anything, but may have missed it if he has.

His position is untenable now.

29 Jan 2026 10:32:59
Klopp in as Sporting Director, Gerrard as assistant to Alonso and Milner as fitness coach then its tissue time again.

All very unlikely I know.

29 Jan 2026 10:33:06
Don't think it's sadly at this point. His style of football is awful - more players wouldn't solve that. We would just have won more games playing boring football.

29 Jan 2026 10:34:54
Thanks for the info carra. Would love to see milner and thiago in coaching roles. Especially milner.

29 Jan 2026 10:37:56
He played alongside some good players during his time with us, so the connection could be any of them if that's the angle. Perhaps Hyypia to bring some defensive coaching. I would have thought that most of his back room would come from Spain.

29 Jan 2026 10:39:54
Hughes has already ruffled a few feathers the wrong way.

What was said about Richard Hughes that could be influencing Mohamed Salah talks?

Experienced agent Rob Jansen brokered a deal for John Heitinga to join Arne Slot's coaching staff at Anfield over the summer

He negotiated directly with Richard Hughes to ensure his client could make the switch from West Ham to Liverpool FC – and believes the former Bournemouth director is a cold individual:

"One thing Richard Hughes doesn't have is any sense of empathy, " Jansen said on the Kieft Jansen Egmond Gijp podcast as relayed by Sport Witness.

"Zero. He's a robot. I know that because I negotiated with him, for Heitinga, " he explained.

29 Jan 2026 10:44:28
Much appreciated as ever Carra, it sounds a complete mess.

29 Jan 2026 10:54:53
Just a thought really.

How about Thiago as Alonso's no.2? Team mates at Bayern under Pep and Ancelotti.

29 Jan 2026 11:04:22
Ernest Millar
That's the dream team.

29 Jan 2026 11:04:32
Thanks, Carra. To be fair to Slot, he hasn't been backed. We spent a lot in the summer but majority of the signings were replacements for outgoings and not like for likes. Why no wingers brought in if Slot has always played with true wide players with 1v1 ability? I get he is head coach (a lot of disparity about head coach vs manager these days) but you need the full team and hierarchy to work within the head coach's preferences surely. Briggs being appointed set piece coach when he actually was brought in as academy / first team type advisor also indicates misalignment in that wider club management structure. The xG difference between us and Arsenal can be made up of set piece goal difference alone.

So let's hope the surprise additional appointment is either replacing or adding to the DoF / CEO level that can support the manager and coaching staff going forward.

29 Jan 2026 11:07:26
Klopp as sporting director would be very unlikely given his history with Edwards. However it would be a smart appointment by Edwards due to Klopp's charisma and pulling power and could prove to be vital in convincing players to join. I think it could work as he would have a full data team behind him giving him the players to approach but of course he would have his own input too.

I think it's more likely to be Gerrard as assistant coach to Alonso. They both have a huge amount of respect for one another and Gerrard as an assistant coach and go between rather than head coach would mean we have two highly respected figures at the club, further strengthening our pull in attracting players but also our position with the squad. Now if it's Klopp as sporting director, Alonso as head coach and Gerrard as assistant coach…. Well, you can't blame a guy for dreaming! 😂.

29 Jan 2026 11:09:03
Taffarel back to Liverpool as het can combine it with the role at the Brazil team like in the past.

29 Jan 2026 11:21:10
How can anyone say he wasn't backed in the summer? He did lose some important players but they were replaced with best in class.

The defensive issue is unfortunate but we won a title with 4 CBs last season and we have 4 CBs this season. It's just that Quansah's replacement got a long term injury in his first game and Konate has decided to play like Djimi Traore's less talented Grandad. In fact I can't ever remember Klopp having more than 4 CBs either.

The fact is the poor form of the players who are playing is down to him and his coaching staff. He can moan about not having enough players but how about you get the players you have got playing some kind of consistent, effective football? If I was our DOF I'd be hesitant to give him more players too because he seems to have broken the players he already has!

I've got nothing against Slot he exceeded all our expectations last season and was brilliant. However, he started this season with a better squad than he had last season and has just failed to make the most of it.

There are mitigating factors but I just think a change is needed now. Regardless of what signings we do or don't make in this window the team should be performing a lot better than it is and that's on Slot.

29 Jan 2026 11:41:36
LikeAVirgil. Great shout!
Would probably be a good coach.
Certainly would get on with all the players too!

29 Jan 2026 11:42:38
Slot has lost all perspective and is in crisis mode spouting any old nonsense out to deflect, starting to sound a lot like ETH before the chop. All this talk of how many titles have been won in 30 years, who we went out to in the Europa league and his obsession with loosing to PSG is all frankly DESPERATE but deliberate as he has repeated the statements on multiple occassions.

Now we are starting to hear that he feels he hasn't been backed when most people when the summer window closed were heralding our business as possibly the greatest window ever whilst bemoaning not getting Guehi. We brought in some excellent talent and were the envy of many, yes we have injuries and now seem unbalanced but Slot should be getting more from this squad!

29 Jan 2026 10:49:32
Ed033 is this the real Carra because he changed his name to have a full stop when he lost his login details.

{Ed033's Note - This is the original [real] Carra it seems.

29 Jan 2026 11:26:15
Am i right in being suspicious that there is a 'Carra. ' and a 'Carra'?

{Ed033's Note - Carra would ideally state whether Carra. is the same as Carra

29 Jan 2026 11:51:57
Hello Reds is this the correct Carra (there is no full stop? )

{Ed033's Note - This appears to be the correct Carra

29 Jan 2026 12:08:46
Thanks Carra, it can't come quick enough mate!

29 Jan 2026 12:12:11
Personally, I think Slot has been shafted. I'd like to think he hasn't been backed with the players he wanted to sign. We should have got Semenyo and Guehi. Is Slot responsible for Salah's legs going? I'm not saying that I'm pleased with the current style of play. Wirtz is up and down and the other signings are either injured or not at the races we are in a race for 4th and we need to act quickly and react to the current situation presenting itself.

Forget long term solutions and focus on the here and now. Get in a CB, and a versatile CB/ RB. The rest can be done over the summer.
Would I take Xabi, of course I would. But I doubt he'd do much better with our current squad. Sadly, I think that some four players are no longer playing for Arne and for that I blame Salah and potentially a few others. The club will always be bigger than any player and any manager.

29 Jan 2026 12:17:18
Wow. got to be honest needed a little safety wipe.

Come on. klopp as DoF. and Alonso as coach.

I know carra didn't say that. someone else did. but not going to lie. the old romantic in me is LOVING that idea

So Ed1. put that on my xmas list pls. well late list

Would love your thoughts on that idea tho if you get chance. not likely it happening. as in donyou think that could work? Or would Klopps shadow be too much?

{Ed001's Note - I see two problems with it. Firstly Klopp has a job and I doubt he would want to leave his easy relaxing lifestyle that comes with it. Secondly, if he did he is not the type to be able to step back and let others run things.}

29 Jan 2026 12:26:55
Carra mentioned that he'll be posting as both Carra and Carra. (with a full stop)

29 Jan 2026 12:45:25
Thiago Alcântara in as part of the backroom staff.

29 Jan 2026 12:49:51
Seems contradictory from Slot. Happy to stand corrected but didn't he say last year the squad was too big for him to juggle and keep them all happy hence Elliott Tsimikas Quansah Nunez and Diaz all being moved on? To now say his squad is too thin is a bit rich.

29 Jan 2026 12:56:56
Alonso in and Gerrard next to him at CB. Is Phil Neal still about for RB?
I only want what's best for LFC but Slot has been severely let down with defensive signings. Frimpong isn't a premier league full back. Needs sorting.

29 Jan 2026 13:07:02
Sure it is something to do with losing his log in, however, the original Carra (no full stop) is saved and always logged in on his work computer.

So when out and about it is Carra.

When at work Carra

29 Jan 2026 13:12:20
I'm not surprised he feels he wasn't backed in the summer. Hughes sold Diaz against Slots wishes, failed to buy a replacement, failed to get centre back, failed to get a 6. Let too many players leave, brought too few in and those he got some we didn't need.

29 Jan 2026 13:18:05
I agree fully with Sean Dundee above. I don't see how it can be said that the manager has not been supported here. The team put together for this season was much more talented than the team put out there last season.

29 Jan 2026 13:29:08
I wonder if the surprise appointment in backroom would be jamie carragher.

29 Jan 2026 13:31:42
This is a genuine question, not a rhetorical one. To the people calling for Edwards to go, how do you go about replacing him? There are so few people in his role and the role of sporting directors who you can be confident would do a good job at the highest level. I think Hughes needs to go but with Edwards at least he was a part of our success when we were arguably the best run club in the world so he has seen what that looks like. Who could come in to replace him in his abstract job?

When I look at other sporting directors to replace Hughes, I think there are slim pickings too. Sporting directors seem to do a good job at one club but stink out the next. Like I haven't been impressed with Viana's work at City. It's easy to spend money but I don't think he's been bringing in the level of player they were signing in the 10s.

29 Jan 2026 13:32:31
Those wanting Gerrard as part of the backroom staff have got to be the same ones wanting Chiesa and Endo as starters, right? Clueless!

29 Jan 2026 13:48:13
If true, it sucks they're leaving it so late. new coach won't be able to get a CB in.

29 Jan 2026 13:57:26
Firstly, nice one Carra.

Secondly, stop living in cloud cuckoo land. There is no way Klopp is coming back to the club, so stop pining over an ex-lover 😂.

Lastly, I know the reps of both Gerrard and Tiago. From conversations with them, I think Tiago is more likely to come in alongside Alonso than Gerrard. As Gerrard wants a managerial role more. Still it could happen.

29 Jan 2026 14:07:16
I did confirm the other day that Carra. was me.

I've manage to get back onto the original account now.

Ta.

29 Jan 2026 14:21:03
When did Carra mention this @dracred? And did Carra with a full stop say that or Carra without? Carra without the full stop seems to write and speak diffent to Carra without the full stop.

29 Jan 2026 14:32:26
For Ed001 and others, Carra (. ) did say that he is the same person. He forgot his password for the account as he was travelling abroad and the password was saved on his PC at home, so he set up Carra. until he got back when he reverted back to Carra

Both posts are somewhere on the Discussions page (IIRC)

Could be some hoaxes there, but I believe it is the same poster.

29 Jan 2026 14:32:57
Oooof just catching up now!

Thanks for sharing, Carra.

29 Jan 2026 13:25:57
Thx for reply Ed1.

{Ed001's Note - very welcome MR.}

29 Jan 2026 13:39:56
I'd love James Milner back as a coach/ assistant too but I don't think him and Xabi ever crossed paths, maybe as opponents, so it seems unlikely.

Thiago is a good shout "Like a Virgil" but he struggled to adapt to the premier league and he was leading the way with Bajcetic's development - didn't turn out too promising.

I'd give Thiago a wide berth but it's a good shout as a possibility.

Gerrard I feel is a bit too much of the Roy Keane / Glenn Hoddle type. Expects/ demands players to be able to do what he could do without explaining how.

{Ed001's Note - Leighton Clarkson tells a different story regarding Gerrard's coaching when he was working with him in the youth teams Ron. He credits Gerrard with teaching him how to take deadballs, Clarkson used to stay behind after training and work with Gerrard.}

29 Jan 2026 14:45:20
Diaz wanted to leave and was pushing for a move for the past two seasons. Did everyone forget the comments his father made about Barcelona being Diaz's dream club and how much he wanted to move to them almost immediately after he was rescued from the kidnappers? Diaz spat in the face of the club that stood by him during one of the most difficult periods anyone can go through so good riddance to him.

29 Jan 2026 16:43:09
Exactly, Drac. I was absolutely delighted to see the back of him.

29 Jan 2026 18:14:36
Thanks Carra

That could explain the strange interviews that Slot has been giving lately.

29 Jan 2026 18:41:14
Thanks Ed001, I'd never read that.

Thanks The Fields, Carra, Carra., Robboslegs, Viktor, Flanders, Neily and any other ITKs and NITKs 🙂👍.

{Ed001's Note - always a pleasure Ronald.}

29 Jan 2026 20:08:43
Oh, oh, oh I know, I know, I know …. is the potential intriguing addition none other than Jurgen Norbert Klopp who'll pack in his Red Bull job and return to Liverpool as Director of Football with XA as Head Coach? Now that would be something eh?

I should add I am an original member of the IKFA gang and this is the banter page, but, you never know …….

29 Jan 2026 23:50:09
I'm sure many people on this site are very relieved to see Carra posting that Carra. Is indeed him 🤔 but then I got to thinking what if the Carra that said Carra. is him was actually the person who originally hacked the Carra. account and is now taking the p. saying that Carra. is actually him when in fact Carra. may not be Carra at all and could be a guy who having hacked Carra.

then also hacked Carra too only to then post as Carra that Carra. is the real Carra (whoever the real Carra. actually is) I only hope Dougie_Do_ins. doesn't see this post and claim to be the real Do_ins. be careful who you trust people. and watch out for the. version of yourself (you ain't seen me …. right 🥸)

30 Jan 2026 01:51:14
I'm not surprised Slot doesn't feel like he was backed in the Summer, lots of incomings but lots of outgoings too, and given what we know about Edwards I very much doubt Slot's input was taken into much consideration. He has dropped hints abut this before. Either way, his football is highly ineffective, and I can't imagine it would have worked no matter who they brought in.

Anybody thinking Klopp is going to leave his extremely cushy number at Red Bull to come back to the high stress levels of the Premier League is off their rocker. He absolutely loves his new job and had planned the move for quite some time, he was approached by Red Bull at least 2 years prior to leaving. He also purchased his current home back in 2022, and it underwent massive refurbishment for 2 years. None of that is a coincidence. And as part of his new role, he gets to work remotely from home and spend a lot more time with his family.

28 Jan 2026 22:48:31
Love the work everyone does on here, especially the Ed's for putting up with us! …….
I've heard that after yesterday's press conference and slot not doing himself any favours, the big wigs are watching closely. I've read that not matter the result tonight he will be gone.

Not sure how true that is but worth the share. This is an old style rumour! …… my misses works in the beauty industry and mixes with some of the wives of the footballers from Liverpool. She said that Curtis isn't happy with the wages we are offering and that he's looking to move if we don't offer what he wants.

She also said that Mr Alonso is going to be the next manager, supposedly she met his partner Nagore Aranburu and they are looking forward to living in Liverpool. I say supposedly because she is uninterested in celebrity culture! So I'm not sure she'd know who these people are. Lol.

She's meeting a few of them again towards the weekend for a few cocktails with the girls as she put it. I'll keep you all updated if she gets on more gossip.

28 Jan 2026 23:19:45
Desperate Scousewives rip off.

28 Jan 2026 23:25:23
LOG IN LADS NEXT EPISODE OF SCOUSEWIVES HAS DROPPED!

28 Jan 2026 23:29:44
Desperate Mousse-wives?

28 Jan 2026 23:41:53
Scousewives Episode x is back!

29 Jan 2026 00:11:05
This has made me so happy. When does part 2 air?

29 Jan 2026 01:09:32
@Thefields, if you read this, can you say if Curtis is considering leaving or not? There was a discussion in here the other day about Liverpool not doing things the 'Liverpool way' this season.

To me Curtis embodies everything the club is - an articulate young man, who works hard, doesn't sulk and always plays for the team. Plus he is a sound Scouser. I'd love him to stay to help put things right.

29 Jan 2026 07:46:52
Seems like a very poor rip of of the Desperate Scousewives.

29 Jan 2026 07:47:40
His partner is looking forward to living in Liverpool? Well it's not like she hasn't been here before, their first child was born here….

29 Jan 2026 09:15:28
"Listen yeah, Xabi Alonso as Liverpool gaffer sounds boss an' all that, but it's all chat for now. No one's signed nothin', no pen out, no 'welcome home lad' pics.

Basically, if Slot gets binned, then yeah, Xabi's one of the names gettin' passed round like a bevvy at a house party. Club's had a quiet little nosy with his people, an' he's apparently up for it — coz let's be honest, who wouldn't want to come back Anfield?

(thank you chat GPT)

29 Jan 2026 09:20:09
Curtis isn't leaving, he's very happy in Liverpool. he's got a young family here and wants to stay nearby.
My sister heard it at the local butchers.

{Ed025's Note - hes not getting the chop then?.. :)

29 Jan 2026 09:52:14
Any tips on how to become an ITK? Seems like every man and his dog has an angle on what is going on at the club atm.

29 Jan 2026 09:56:18
Does she use Harmony hair spray?

29 Jan 2026 10:27:22
so Alonso's missus surname is Aranburu - is she from Glasgow and made from girders.

anyone.

No.

I'll get my coat!

29 Jan 2026 10:31:31
Darwin, basically say 'my sources say…' flip flop a lot when your guess doesn't work out say 'the situations change quickly in football' and then wait for Carra to post and say 'my sources said the same'. He's the one reliable poster at the moment.

29 Jan 2026 18:25:45
More like his missus ain't happy with the wages on offer 😂.

28 Jan 2026 20:58:40
Hi Diddly Ho,

Not much to go on but Arne Slot has been informed he will not be the Head Coach next season.

Wonder if that explains his odd comments in the press conference yesterday?

I'm not sure when his tenure is going to actually end, but through the grapevine it's very well known there will be a new HC in the summer, if not before.

On a personal level I really hope it's Xabi.

Anyway, let's see this game out.

Diddly Out.

28 Jan 2026 21:13:32
Thx for sharing neighbour but I really can't see how that's good for the club, the players, Slot. Like telling the wife she's going to be replaced in a few months and expect her not to play around with the milkman.

28 Jan 2026 21:23:12
You and me both Red_Flyer69. you and me both.

We've become completely unrecognisable both on and off the pitch.

28 Jan 2026 21:25:48
Thanks for posting but I don't buy it. There are probably murmers that he might leave but he hasn't been told he's 100% leaving. What good does that do for anyone? If he wins the CL he'll probably stay.

28 Jan 2026 21:30:39
100% Ned. Sad to see.

28 Jan 2026 21:33:23
Skezza that's exactly what I thought when I got told, just passing it on.

Hope it's not true in the sense that it makes zero sense for anyone.

I do wonder if things are being leaked on purpose, not necessarily true things but more as a test to see where the moles are - said it before and I'll say it again, I think my days as an ITK are numbered, take that as you will.

28 Jan 2026 21:38:02
You think the boys may have heard the news? They've played totally different tonight. Bring on the last 16.

28 Jan 2026 21:55:49
Thx Ned

Even if you no longer are able to drip feed us some info i do hope you continue to give us a hi diddly ho!. one of the more balanced and level headed posters.

On a separate note any one at the game?. not sure if it's tv wizardry or what but Anfield sounded dead pretty much all game.

28 Jan 2026 21:59:42
Theres no way they told him that. What if he gets top 4 and wins the Champions League. Gigantic if of course. At most they will have informed him that if this run continues or we miss top 5 he will be replaced but until he's officicially sacked they will have to at least pretend they are backing him to some extent.

28 Jan 2026 22:01:24
Slot looked miserable at the final whistle.

28 Jan 2026 22:16:17
Slotts not going anywhere, hi diddly ho.

28 Jan 2026 22:22:49
Fake news. Not happened.

28 Jan 2026 22:44:54
It would be such an admission of fault to sack the man who was researched so specifically. New coach would hesitate an aw.
They may have had their heads turned a bit by the prettiest Xabi at the disco, but they won't cheat on the Mrs.
Its just too much for an analysis/ stat driven outfit.
If we were bottom half. maybe people would get a but twitchy but as we are, it's just silly.

To the eds: is this impatience down to those who weren't around for the Souness years?

We are not Man u, Chelsea or City.

We do things slightly differently.

Len out.

(Only ever post here when drunk so apologies if I'm full of effluent. YNWA)

28 Jan 2026 23:12:24
I agree with Ned that there could be intentional leaks to see who the mole is. Some of these rumours make no sense.

28 Jan 2026 23:13:10
English people don't get ill. Jones is poorly.

29 Jan 2026 00:21:39
Joho, it must be his "tummy".

29 Jan 2026 01:26:06
Your days as an ITK may be numbered but you're still more than welcomed to join in with your views and opinions as an IKFA like the rest of us. Hope you still continue posting even though you have no inside scoops to share :)

29 Jan 2026 09:16:32
We appreciate it Ned, thanks for passing on your info.

28 Jan 2026 19:09:52
Anyone know why Curtis Jones isn't in the squad tonight? Injury? or is there more to the Spurs rumours than we are being told?

28 Jan 2026 19:15:12
Illness.

28 Jan 2026 19:15:25
He's ill.

28 Jan 2026 19:23:37
Was just about to ask the same. He best not be getting sold. I like Curtis.

28 Jan 2026 19:30:07
He had too many Shandy's at the weekend.

28 Jan 2026 19:38:14
He misses the game due to illness.

28 Jan 2026 19:40:02
Curtis won't leave.

28 Jan 2026 19:52:13
He's sick of the performances being served up, much like the fans!

28 Jan 2026 20:46:58
Im reliably informed Curtis Jones has retired from professional football and has now opened a Haberdashery but intends to play green bowls to keep himself fit in the summer. Winters are quiet.

28 Jan 2026 22:15:56
Nah he got the rubbishs.

29 Jan 2026 09:24:08
he needs some Lucozade in crinkly orange selephane that would sort him.

28 Jan 2026 18:20:57
I've seen a post by David ornstein saying Arne slot won't be sacked until the summer.

28 Jan 2026 18:37:59
Slot is pretty much gone. He will be sacked sooner than Summer.

My guess is that there is an interim lined up already waiting in the wings.

Slot will be gone before Saturday.

28 Jan 2026 19:00:09
Time will tell. If the club want CL they'll act. If they don't, well they'll be more at fault than the manager.

28 Jan 2026 19:01:16
It's a bold and nonsensical prediction.

What if he does something illegal or grossly inappropriate, he would almost certainly be sacked.

Truth is, no-one really knows.
Whilst we're in with a shout (CL, top 4) I would think the board is loathed to rock the boat.

28 Jan 2026 19:04:09
unless we lose 10-0 i don't see him getting sacked before summer.

28 Jan 2026 19:07:20
I reckon it will be after the Newcastle game, there's 8 days until the next game against Citeh to bring someone in and coach the players at a higher tempo.

28 Jan 2026 19:08:33
What do you know, Ron? What did Slot do to you and have you reported it?

28 Jan 2026 19:29:36
Ron,

Aren't his tactics grossly inappropriate enough then 🤣🤣🤣.

28 Jan 2026 19:40:21
I know Jack-all Zed.

29 Jan 2026 00:26:30
He won't be sacked. There will be a "transition".

Unless there isn't an upgrade available. then it will be tepid until the profile catches something in the numbers.

I really think that people don't make these decisions anymore. The numbers speak, the alternative is available, the axe falls. Nobody's fault, it's just the numbers.

Surely, u have seen moneyball.

Make the connections yourself. As I have stated, I'm drunk and fairly happy right now. (Let's see how I feel in the am)

29 Jan 2026 00:51:40
Arne yer bike?

Come on man, that's pure bait.

Who the frick are
U?

I would put money in u having another username and just ne stirringnip effluent after a solid performance.

For real rho boys: how sharp is Ekitike right now? (Not a real question, i see it)
And Flo?

Should have played a kid in goal, 1 at CB and 1 at RB. Missed a trick there.

I know people are foaming at the. Mouth coz we didn't smash every competition this year but come in man, we will be poo hot in about 8 months. Just bide your time. I promise. We are good.

29 Jan 2026 01:56:17
Yes because being 2 points off top 4 means its massively unlikely we get top 4. This is with thr fact England will also likely have 5 spots next year again.

29 Jan 2026 02:29:07
I don't care what you haters say: after tonight's match, I'm more convinced than ever that Slot would win the Azerbaijani league in a walk.

28 Jan 2026 15:51:41
Arne Slot will be sacked after tonight's game vs Qarabag, no matter the result.

28 Jan 2026 16:02:45
Home Alone face goes here.

28 Jan 2026 16:02:53
Sure Jan.

28 Jan 2026 16:14:28
Would you put money on it?

28 Jan 2026 16:16:53
I am not saying this is an absolute certainty but I have heard whispers along these lines also. We will see what happens.

28 Jan 2026 16:18:39
Is that before or after Joel Ordonez is presented?

28 Jan 2026 16:21:06
Is Joel Ordoñez to Liverpool still done?

28 Jan 2026 16:49:32
There would be no logic to that. Why give him another match when it's already decided. Surely he would have gone on Monday if that was the case?

Saying that, I am constantly baffled by a lot of decisions the club is making at the moment so I wouldn't actually be that surprised.

28 Jan 2026 17:08:48
Ive heard it will be done at half time with Alonso taking charge for the second half.

28 Jan 2026 17:14:20
CL football slipping away and his comments are just embarrassing the club and have been for months. Long overdue if true. Personally I think they've acted 3 months too late.

28 Jan 2026 17:21:51
Bobby will Stevie be interim and give the half time team talk?

28 Jan 2026 17:31:24
The rumour I heard was that the club wanted the champions league group stage to be saw out by Slot before a mutual departure but it's also highly possible to just be bull. I don't THINK the club will sack him in the coming weeks even but it's not totally out of the realms of possibility.

28 Jan 2026 17:35:04
The change will happen on the 60 minute mark. It'll give Alonso a chance to make the subs.

28 Jan 2026 17:36:28
I can confirm, Neily will present Alonso during a Superbowl-esque half time show, followed by an egg and spoon race between Frimpong, Oscar Pistorius and Martin Brundle to help raise money for Slot's trip to Ibiza.

{Ed025's Note - love that Chewy..

28 Jan 2026 17:39:02
Can't see it happening. It didn't happen after being humiliated by Forest at home so it's hardly going to happen after tonight's game.

If it does though, Slot has no one to blame but himself for being so stubborn and not changing our midfield and defensive set up, we've been too soft and too weak for months but he's repeatedly stuck with tactics that just don't work.

28 Jan 2026 17:58:29
I believe Slot and Alonso will get 1 half each, with a decision made on the basis of how we do ;-)

28 Jan 2026 18:12:25
I'm not expecting this to be true. There is rumours about it but there is also rumours about us buying a CB as well. So who knows eh 😂.

28 Jan 2026 18:15:38
Surely if we lose tonight he is gone?

{Ed025's Note - you wont lose tonight mate..

28 Jan 2026 18:17:48
Vik his stubbornness is truly baffling, matched only maybe by his arrogance.

28 Jan 2026 18:28:25
Shipley they might have spoken to him after Saturday's match and decided to keep him but that was 4 days ago. Something else could've happened since then to change their mind.

A breakthrough with Alonso? A senior player talking to them? Slot himself saying he's had enough? A dressing room revolt?

I'm not saying I believe this rumour but things do move fast in the football world so I wouldn't be surprised.

28 Jan 2026 18:22:38
At tho point, when it happens, it will be a mercy-sacking.

28 Jan 2026 18:23:03
During halftime, trump will be ousted as an alien lizard in drag. Sounds more realistic.

28 Jan 2026 18:24:43
Ed, PSV stuck 4 past us. it's not out of the realms of possibility. 😂.

{Ed025's Note - trust me 2Shoes...im a doctor.. :)

28 Jan 2026 18:44:09
Its the clubs way of identifying the moles.

28 Jan 2026 19:07:17
Slot will be picked up at half time by the Babelcopter and he and Abby Clancy will be whisked to Ibiza to front a reboot of the Hitman and Her. Simao and Kjaer will step off the Babelcopter at the same time with Xabi Alonso, and the trio will kick three penalties into Diana Ross-style collapsing goals to mark the regeneration.

Dr. Alonso - a lifesaving mission.

28 Jan 2026 19:28:02
Technically, summer is after tonight's game.

28 Jan 2026 19:49:54
Biggun, you forgot Ken Aguero landing at JLA anytime now.

28 Jan 2026 21:54:44
"No matter the result"

Sacking him after a 6-0 would be ballsy.

28 Jan 2026 21:30:28
Ed25 well predicted!

{Ed025's Note - you played well Khai, but against a very poor side i have to say mate..

29 Jan 2026 14:20:31
Didn't gerrard say after frimpongs injury they will bring jones on even though he wasn't in the squad?