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21 Feb 2018 07:15:43
Been busy for a few days so haven't checked site much. Did a quick search for Wanyama after seeing some links, but can't find anything from Ed001 and 002 specifically ruling out any interest. Please tell me the links are crap.
{Ed001's Note - I do not know of any interest in him from us at all. No idea where the links come from, but it sounds like manufactured crap because he once played for Southampton.}
1.) 21 Feb 2018 07:28:44
I would be extremely happy if we could bring him in. He will do a great job covering the back 4.None of the players we have right now is a defencive midfielder and from what i 've heard and read mostly neither is Keita (I 've seen very little of him to form an oppinion) . In any case it is a position that needs strengthening in the summer.
{Ed001's Note - but he is awful at the role, he is constantly caught out of position and it terrible on the ball. He is just a big, powerful lump with none of the mental attributes required to be a top level player. You need more than pace and power to be good at the role of defensive midfielder, positioning is the most important part of the job and he has not got a clue about it.}
2.) 21 Feb 2018 07:54:47
Who would be your preference Ed001 for defencive midfielder? I remember the Southampton Wanyama who was really dominant. Has he declined that much?
{Ed001's Note - he was crap there too, I don't know what you are remembering at all. He uses pace and power to make up for his own mistakes but it does not always work. He is just an average player who has risen too high for his limited talents. Southampton and Spurs have an extra body alongside him to provide cover for those lapses in concentration he has numerous times a game, so they can get away with him being asleep, we don't.
I do wonder why I bother answering questions like this as I have said already on a number of threads who my preferences are. Is there much point me constantly repeating them only to get asked the same question the following day?}
3.) 21 Feb 2018 08:32:19
Ndidi!
stevie started the rumours about wanyama. and actually it's quite funny when you think about it. A+ for idnteifying we need to solidfy the midfield and then he gets an F for saying we need to bring in a big powerful midfielder like wanyama to do that.
4.) 21 Feb 2018 10:30:24
Very worrying for Gerrard's credentials as a future first team manager 🤔
Ed001 didn't actually say Ndidi by the way. For years he wanted Gary Medel and more recently he has suggested Nampalys Mendy as his preferred choice. He's playing well in Nice to be fair.
Ndidi is a player he's said he likes though, along with Obiang and Doucoure. It wasn't his suggestion though.
I still think Demirbay might be the "powerhouse" midfield signing though. He seems to be regarded as an attacking player by most on here, but he is actually very similar to Doucoure. He is fast and powerful which does allow him to break forward from deep to score and create goals, but he actually averages 2 tackles a game for Hoffenheim which is comparable to an out and out holding midfielder. He's over 6 foot, very aggressive, and can play the holding role, box to box, or the No.10.
He's very versatile, and brings much needed steel to the midfield. Most importantly, he is a player we are actually interested in though. Don't forget Keita too who is also very aggressive and contributes a lot defensively. Not many teams would want to face a trio of Keita, Henderson and Demirbay! That is a lot of pace and power, combined with high quality on the ball. Wanyama unfortunately lacks the quality side of things!
5.) 21 Feb 2018 11:20:34
For all wanyamas bad points.
Having someone 6ft, strong, uninterested in wandering up field and will just plonk his was between the two cbs for me is just what we need. It will allow keita, Hendo and the 3 amigos to run riot whilst having someone help us keep our defensive shape.
Also if he is relatively cheap it could be a wise move for a few seasons, maybe focus the rest of our budget on cb and qingback needs.
6.) 21 Feb 2018 12:17:36
his bad points are the very reason to steer clear, as van morrrison would say keep mediocrity at bay.
7.) 21 Feb 2018 13:07:49
Unbelievable people thinking plonking Wanyama in front of defence will improve the midfield. This is not under 10’s football.
8.) 21 Feb 2018 13:31:12
Not good but still managed that screamer against us lol. I don't think he's that bad but he is not good enough for us, especially in a defensive position.
9.) 21 Feb 2018 13:32:53
I've watched Wanyama start twice recently, against Newport County and Rochdale and he was woeful in both games against quite terrible opposition.
There is a reason why Dembele (an excellent player) and Dier (a distinctly average player) are ahead of him in the Spurs team. He is poor. He runs around a lot and is quite strong, and every now and then he hits s thunderbolt of a shot which everyone go "ooooo".
I hope we steer well clear. (if we are even interested at all. which I doubt)
15 May 2016 09:01:45
Hey Ed001. Any chance Ings could be on the bench? I know he's only just returned to training, just wondering.
Also, so happy for Suarez. I know he couldn't wait to move on, but he gave his all when wearing the shirt.
{Ed001's Note - they were hoping he would be fit to take at least some part in the game. I don't know, nor will I ask as the club a long time ago asked me not to give out team details prior to matches, whether that is still happening. I want the club to succeed first and foremost, so, as they said it was giving an advantage to the opposition, I am happy to steer clear of team sheets etc. Sorry, I know it is not ideal for the sites, but the club is more important to me.}
1.) 15 May 2016 10:12:13
Well done 001.
{Ed001's Note - it has to be done. The club are my first love after all!}
2.) 15 May 2016 10:21:50
Are team sheets/ news banned now? I hope so for the same reasons Ed01. The people it benefits most are the opposition.
{Ed001's Note - no mate, I just have no involvement in them.}
3.) 15 May 2016 10:32:10
I hope your wife to be isn't reading, ed. Lol.
{Ed001's Note - she knows mate.}
4.) 15 May 2016 12:17:01
I'd say Ed most of us here aren't to bothered about team sheets. It's who's coming and going that we are more interested in.
{Ed001's Note - it does make a huge difference to traffic if you can post them up, so it only applies for those here now, rather than those we could attract.}
5.) 15 May 2016 13:13:00
Thanks for doing that ed, that's completely the right thing to do! Come on reds let's get top 5 and build for next year.
15 Jan 2015 00:02:54
A week ago someone mentioned aussie keeper Matt Ryan. I see a couple of papers are suggesting we're interested. Heard anything Eds?
From the little I've seen he looks a decent keeper with good distribution and is quite vocal. Pulled off a blinding save last week in their first group game of the Asian cup, ball looked destined for the top corner.
{Ed001's Note - from what I have been told there has been an enquiry from us, that has been leaked to try and bring others who are interested out of the woodwork.}
1.) 15 Jan 2015 07:48:00
Ed001 - a leak from Ryan's management or from Bruges?
{Ed001's Note - Bruges, they are looking for more money.}
2.) 15 Jan 2015 08:23:01
Seen him in a few games now. Not sure if he is the real thing YET, as he seems to loose his head (Like Grobelaar), but the kids got a big talent for sure
3.) Thanks Ed001. Presumed that would be the case, but just wanted to check.
4.) 15 Jan 2015 09:22:31
This bloke is 5ft11 just as well puttin Warwick Davis between the sticks
5.) 15 Jan 2015 17:21:20
Completely agree, far too short for the premier league. We are the worst in Europe when it comes to scouting and transfersz
13 Aug 2013 06:40:34
Eds, I assume the ESPN rumour is of their usual reliability, surely we wouldn't pay 35mil for Willian? {Ed002's Note - They will be running with a story that is from elsewhere. As I have said, I am not aware of any interest in Willian from Liverpool at this time.}
1.) In our dreams
2.) If you look at his goal return its far from good and there are better options out there for half the price being mentioned.
Iker Muniain
Shaqiri
Salvio
Erik Lamela
Konoplyanka
3.) 13 Aug 2013 10:27:31
I saw him playing in the CL last season and he was spectacular, however £35m is way too much. £20-23m would be fair, I'm sure he'd shine at Liverpool and partnering up with Coutinho wouldn't hurt. Adding Willian, a solid CB and LB and it just might persuade Suarez that we'll be a top 4 team this season. {Ed002's Note - A bid of just under €40M has already been rejected.}
4.) Was that €40M bid before or after the Anzhi situation developed? Thanks. {Ed002's Note - It was 10 days ago when Anzhi were already looking to start to restructure their wage budget. It is also irrelevant to what they are asking for, although as we get closer to the window closing they will possibly be accepting less. There is interest in Willian from elsewhere and a prospective deal might just include a player or two on loan for the 2014-2015 season - and a lower cash sale.}
5.) Was that 40m offer from Man City Ed? {Ed002's Note - It was less than €40M and it was from Manchester City. It seems they have since dropped their interest - at least for now - after it was rejected.}
6.) We are aiming too high, we are not a big club anymore. Nobody of any stature/class wants to play for LFC.
7.) 40 million for a striker whos scored 40 goals in 274 appearances hardly seems worth it mind you a majority of his goals came from the ukrainian league which people were already concerned about when we were interested in Micky and he scored 25 goals whilst Willian scored 2 in his league 1 in the domestic cup and 4 in europe I really don't think he'd be worth it.
8.) 13 Aug 2013 17:10:37
Ed02 do you think there is any possibility Liverpool go for him or is he out of our reach? {Ed002's Note - I can't say - but it would cost a great deal of money.}
9.) 13 Aug 2013 17:42:08
We already have Coutinho.
10.) The Times Tony Barrett who so far has been fairly on the ball, is saying we have moved for him now.
11.) 13 Aug 2013 22:58:52
Ben smith and tony barrett say we are interested
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15 May 2020 01:25:01
Out of interest, what players do you think would be near impossible for us to replace? Not necessarily our best players mind. For me:
1. VVD
2. Mane
3. Becker
4. Bobby.
1.) 15 May 2020 04:58:01
I think our performances over our last few games showed that Henderson is our most irreplaceable player.
2.) 15 May 2020 09:37:09
Our top scorer for last 3 seasons.
3.) 15 May 2020 10:37:29
vvd
Becker
Mane
Salah
Robbo.
4.) 15 May 2020 10:49:13
Trent and robertson are very important too how we play, they have revolutionized there positions and shown how important that position can be in general.
5.) 15 May 2020 12:12:55
Quite a lot of them. When one of the first team is missing we are not as good, apart from the Barcelona game we look a shadow of the team.
6.) 15 May 2020 14:27:41
Poor Salah, guys never failed to win a Golden boot since he came here, record goals scored in a 38 game Premier League season, POTY and statistically wise up there with anyone else in our history yet never seems to get enuf credit. very very undervalued by the fans.
7.) 15 May 2020 15:37:45
VVD and Salah, golden boot winner, scores loads, creates and causes havoc against any defence, all those goals from a wide right position too. Hard working too. VVD makes defending look easy and has raised the game of Matip and Gomez too.
8.) 16 May 2020 03:46:49
My reasoning for vvd, mane, Becker and Bobby, is not that they are our best players, but more that I can't really think of a player we could bring in to do the roles that they do so well. Trent, Robbo etc are brilliant and I wouldn't want to swap them for anyone, but we probably could buy a replacement and they could learn how they need to play, I don't think those I've listed could be adequately replaced, in the way we play that is.
9.) 16 May 2020 14:37:03
Pretty impossible to separate VVD, Mo and Mane for me. VVD is huge for us but if we were to lose him for a period I am far more confident now with Allison in the sticks so for that reason VVD can drop out. So between Mo and Mane I’ll confess that Mane is my favourite player but you cannot forget what Mo brings to the team and the numbers he has produced over the last few seasons. For me if you drop Mane out it would affect our performance more than if Mo dropped out. However you don’t always have to perform well to win games so for me I’m going to go with Mo as our most important player. We might not play well but that lad can score out of nowhere and goals win games.
21 Apr 2020 22:41:48
I'm not on twitter, but see the occasional feed pop up. Just saw some of Ronaldo's poses from his iso gym. We have Milner's twitter feed and fans of Ron have to put up with that for entertainment?
02 Apr 2020 23:08:42
Just to lighten the mood, give us your best short jokes. With all the lock down business, this Peter Kaye classic seems appropriate:
I phoned my local takeaway and asked if they deliver. No, we do beef, chicken and fish, and hung up.
1.) 04 Apr 2020 04:37:21
Best ever joke. I want to die peacefully in my sleep, like my grandad, not screaming like his passengers!
04 Mar 2020 07:03:49
Shout out to what must be a knowledgeable bunch of people on here. In the overall fantasy league standings I'm in the top 1.5%.
But, when it comes to my standing in the LFC rumours league, I'm not even in the top 10%. What a clever bunch you are.
1.) 04 Mar 2020 08:45:20
Stands to reason. Liverpool fans will play Liverpool players in their team. Some other fans won’t put our players in.
Having said that, after following this page for years, it's clear that we are in league with Ed 2 who is rumoured to be either a demi-god or the devil (depends on the day) . There are supernatural forces at work here.
04 Mar 2020 05:27:07
Can I just remind people that we have:
Played 26
Won 24
Drawn 1
Lost 1
Points 79.
1.) 04 Mar 2020 06:10:14
Where did we steal the 6 points from?
2.) 04 Mar 2020 07:28:41
Being a fan for years and years, I am getting used for Liverpool to lose (not saying that Liverpool were that bad, or lost lots and lots of games) . I am definitely not used to Liverpool keep winning matches by matches, and I love it.
I like how one poster said it few days ago; these losses seem to be more like a shock, whereby previously us fans half expecting them.
I am not worried. Klopp and the players will find a way to bounce back. I'm sure they will.
3.) 04 Mar 2020 07:33:42
Sorry, played 28, won 26.
4.) 04 Mar 2020 07:49:04
Only pulling yer leg Burkeyboy.
03 Jul 2019 08:44:08
Not sure you're getting it tobi.
26 Jun 2019 00:52:19
Nudge, nudge, wink, wink, say no more, say no more. Bit of a goer is she? Well, yes, she does go. Bit of a sport? Yes, she like sport.
So, you've had sex then have you? Well, yes.
What's it like?
Sorry, for python fans.
10 Jun 2019 23:19:52
Ed025 you clearly are not on here enough for people to get that scouse sense of humour mate. What are you doing with your time? Actually don't answer that, there are some things in life you just don't want to know.
{Ed025's Note - people tend to get too serious at times burkey, life is too short for seriousness all the time so im here to lighten the mood mate, hell im an evertonian for gods sake and spend most of my time crying so i come on here for respite and a way to vent my frustration, most people get me and some dont and they are the ones that make it all worthwhile.. :)
17 May 2019 06:32:19
Can't be Walter he used the noun "we". Then again, it's only a few days after the league finished and plenty of time before the CL final for him to flip again.
30 Apr 2019 00:02:24
Ed002 gave a comprehensive run down a week or 2 ago:
Ed002's Note - Need G, CB, LB/ RB cover and LM - could look to a Creative AM player (along the lines of Fekir (as an example) ) and drop Shaqiri and Keita down the pecking order The club would also need to replace Salah, Mane or Firmino if any were to leave.
GK - Liverpool should look for someone who can be trusted, is older, homegrown and can help with the younger goalkeepers and youth coaching
RB is a difficult position for Liverpool to address unless TAA is moved to midfield (as Ed001 tells me is the plan) and a new first team player arrives - although finding space for TAA in midfield still looks tough to me. There is no natural RB in the U23s who can step up, or so I am told, but we also know that Gomez can provide cover as well. In terms of who the club has looked at, I can only say that I am aware of one player, but no doubt there will be others:
Kenny Lala (RB/ RM) only just signed a new contract Racing Strasbourg but has been looked at by the club - not sure if he would be available
If you were to ask me who I think is a viable option but the club has shown no interest in, I would say Valentino Lazaro (RM/ RW/ RB) who would be a great fix for providing cover for the whole right hand side.
The situation at LB is rather different as there is an up and coming player able to step in to Moreno’s position of providing cover. However, I keep being reminded that thought persist about Lloyd Kelly (LB/ CB) who has been used more in the CB role as Bristol City have a young LB on loan who is clearly preferred. I cannot say whether or not there is any firm interest in Lloyd Kelly (CB), but I can say that Liverpool have looked at a couple of younger CBs as I have explained and other potential options like both Lloyd Kelly and Aidan Wilson who have been "recommended" to the club by an "agent" who may be open to cutting corners (and would be the last person on earth to discuss any of this with me) . More than that I cannot say without some issues arising.
So my advice would be to utilise what the club has or risk losing him:
Adam Lewis (LB) I think he should be promoted to provide cover, in which case LB cover becomes less of an issue
I cannot answer what the club’s views are on Juanma (LB/ CB) but it doesn’t look like he will be able to make the step up given what we have seen in the past 18 months appearance/ bench wise.
CB is easier to deal with but one thing to be remembered is that if Liverpool are to bring in a first pick CB then Gomez becomes available to play or cover either FB position in addition to CB. Although if a ub and coming CB like Godrey or Fry were signed, then Gomez would likely be first pick and they could replace Matip perhaps?
Diego Llorente (CB) has been watched by Marseille, Spurs, Atletico Madrid, Liverpool, West Ham, Fulham and Sevilla since joining Real Sociedad in the summer - Spurs could be tempted as they expect TA to leave – and I would not rule out a Liverpool offer
Dael Fry (CB) Liverpool has a declared interest in Fry as they look to bolster the HG quota - knowing that prices will increase - much is expected of Fry
Ben Godfrey (CB) - an option to Fry
Ruben Dias (CB) Liverpool have watched the Benfica CB on several occasions and watched him in a national game against Croatia in September - however, he is heading elsewhere
de ligt (CB) I am not aware of any de Ligt rumours involving Liverpool and they have certainly not expressed any interest – although many of the fans have raised the issue repeatedly. Dayot Upamecano is similar in that Liverpool has shown no interest but people still ask about.
Francisco Ferreira (CB) has also been mentioned and I will remind regular readers that was one of the three young CBs Liverpool looked at in 2017 with a view to taking one in January 2018. He is priced the way he is in order to turn any potential buyers away, such as Manchester City, West Ham and Borussia Dortmund who have also shown a little interest and watched him in the B side over the past 18 months. Anecdotally, the other two were Modibo Sagnan (he will be moving to Real Sociedad in the summer) and Perr Schuurs (he was expected to join Liverpool at 18 – but moved to Ajax) .
And my thoughts on who Liverpool should look to: Jorge Mere (CB) of Cologne, Marseille's Boubacar Kamara (CB) and RBL's Ibrahima Konate (CB) – all young with expectations set very high.
In terms of the DM position I doubt Liverpool will look to adding anyone unless there is a plan to change the way they play, but:
Sandro Tonali (DM) there has been interest from Liverpool but he is going to be very expensive and it is hard to see where he will fit in – I expect him to stay in Italy
Midfield CM is not a position where much is likely to happen but Liverpool need Lallana to be available more often or look to replace him with a LM player:
Nicolo Barella (CM) Whilst it is true that Nicolo Barella is of interest to Liverpool and has been watched a couple of times recently, he is being priced at the very top end of his market value, and Barella has made it clear that he wants to be a starter and stay in Italy - so difficult unless Liverpool plan to move Naby KeĂŻta on to raise the money and make space in the side, it seems an unlikely move. is not a position where much is likely to happen
Diego Laxalt (LM) Long term interest will come to nothing as he looks to be heading elsewhere
Bruno Fernandes (AM) is of interest to Everton, Manchester United, Milan and Liverpool who have all looked at him on two or more occasions. Spurs maintain an interest but only if Christian Eriksen leaves. Asking price has more than doubled from what was already a high price in recent months and that has pushed aside interest from Juventus who don't see the value, Valencia and CSKA. Whilst Bayern Munich and another EPL side have looked as well, neither have a declared interest that I know of and both have other AM targets.
Julian Brandt (LW/ AM) if he is available Liverpool will be one of the interested clubs – and I expect him to be available and the focus of attention.
Joao Felix (AM) is not a player Liverpool has spoken to his club about and a lot of efforts are being made to finalise a move elsewhere.
Wings and Forwards:
Paulo Dybala (AM/ RW/ F) is another one of the nailed on players that is perhaps not as nailed on as people think – however, he is available and Juventus are open not use him in a little horse trading for either Icardi (who is likely heading elsewhere) or Salah (whose “agent” has been knocking on their door for a while trying to make a move happen. Would be a decent Salah replacement.
Nicolas Pepe (RW) two sides are in discussions with Lille and Liverpool has no declared interest – if they did it would be as a Salah replacement – I would not hold your breath
Federico Chiesa (RW) significant interest from elsewhere and Fiorentina planning on pricing him out of a move at something like €120M, Liverpool has shown no interest, but if they do it would be as a Salah replacement
Lorenzo Insigne (LW) – has been mentioned regularly but would be a Salah or Mane replacement but very, very expensive €150M asking price
Everton (LW) Manchester City don't see value in the €50M asking price and Milan see him as a potential option – I am not aware of any declared interest from Liverpool
Thorgan Hazard (LW/ AM) Borussia Monchengladbach have confirmed discussions with one club, the interest of another and that their player have been watched by a number of sides including Liverpool – there are apparently no offers on the table and no further discussions are planned before the end of the season – so currently no more than a tenuous link
Timo Werner (S) It has been reported by the Fat Kid from Bolton that a deal for Werner was agreed with RBL in January – it wasn’t. Someone else (whose name escapes me) has apparently said again recently that the deal with RBL is agreed and it is just the salary deal to be figured out – this is all news to Leipzig who have been speaking to Bayern Munich trying to agree a price. There has certainly be interest from Klopp but right now there is no deal in place at all. It is had to see how Werner would fit in unless there is a change of style.
Silas Wamangituka (S) I am not aware of any declaration of interest from Liverpool in Silas Wamangituka but he has certainly been watched by them so it is certainly possible it will come. Barcelona and numerous other sides, including several from England such as Brighton, Leicester and Spurs have also taken a look. A problem the English sides have is he will never be eligible to be home grown and would likely not get a work permit - whereas Barcelona don't have any such issues. I would not hold your breath.
Outbound (perhaps) :
Simon Mignolet (G) maybe
Loris Karius (G)
Alberto Moreno (LB)
Nathaniel Clyne (RB)
Joel Matip (CB) will make way if a new CB is to be added
Marco Grujic (CM) perhaps another loan, no assurance he will get a WP in England
James Milner (CM/ RM) perhaps
Adam Lallana (LM)
Alan (CM) can't get a WP - a further loan to Fluminese
Sheyi Ojo (RW)
Harry Wilson (RW) needs to make a decision and talk to the club to see if there will ever be a chance for him at Liverpool - there is serious interest in him now
Ryan Kent (LW)
Divock Origi (F) perhaps but right now I expect him to stay
Daniel Sturridge (S)
Bobby Adekanye (S)
Taiwo Awoniyi (S) won't get a WP
Danny Ings (F)
25 May 2020 00:50:37
Daretodream hats off to you. I read your post and didn't think too much of it and was surprised at other's responses, which you took really well: you don't see that on Twitter :)
Haven't kept up to date too much lately with what's been discussed. Does it really still look like the season will just be finished, with no results as to standings and relegation? Sorry if this has been done to death.
22 May 2020 00:06:22
Surely it's just a matter of time before the first domino falls?
18 May 2020 23:10:41
Korean football (I think) is using canned crowd noises at the moment and it's unusual but not awful.
18 May 2020 23:09:05
If you consider the few times since 1990 that we've actually come close to winning the league, it was our defense that cost us. When Suarez and sturridge were scoring for fun, it was out goals against tally that cost us.
I know it's not as straightforward as that, but look at this year when our defensive record has been great, city have scored more but are nowhere near us. Hence why I think VVD is our most important player.
16 May 2020 03:46:49
My reasoning for vvd, mane, Becker and Bobby, is not that they are our best players, but more that I can't really think of a player we could bring in to do the roles that they do so well. Trent, Robbo etc are brilliant and I wouldn't want to swap them for anyone, but we probably could buy a replacement and they could learn how they need to play, I don't think those I've listed could be adequately replaced, in the way we play that is.