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16 Mar 2024 07:07:51
What’s everyone’s take on the Champions League draw and the potential to affect Arsenal and City’s Prem form?

Going deep in Euro competition is what good teams do but having 2 tough games each in the quarterfinals and then potentially playing each other twice more in the semi could take its toll, mentally and physically. They play each other next in the Prem too…gonna be an interesting few weeks.

So hoping we play well against United on Sunday and earn Klopp and the lads another day out at Wembley. The lads look on fire at the moment and Ali, Trent and Jota should be back to help out soon.

Loving this season and see no reason not to have high hopes for the next few with our squad and the solid philosophy left by Klopp.

Pompey Rouge

1.) 16 Mar 2024 07:45:39
Apart from the intensity it’s also the negative mindset and disappointment if you lose. It’s a bold statement but I’d go as far to say that if they play each other, whichever team loses won’t win the title.


2.) 16 Mar 2024 09:26:09
Just a shame they didn’t meet in the quarters as they would have played 3 times in 2 weeks and that would have really took a toll on them .


3.) 16 Mar 2024 09:29:10
Looking at the fixtures, I think it'll hit arsenal more than city. City have Luton at home in between, can rest some players, but they're away to Tottenham after the 2nd leg. Arsenal have Brighton away and then Villa, 2 tough games. Ideal scenario, arsenal best city when they play them, and then drop points during the euro game period.


 

 

29 Feb 2024 13:06:57
With the talk of a new DoF, what's the priorities for the Summer? a younger (and proven) defensive midfield option? Centre-half?

Pompey Rouge

1.) 29 Feb 2024 13:42:35
Hard to say, depends on who comes in during the summer. I really rate Bajcetic and I think Mac was growing into the 6 role, so I guess it partly depends on Bajcetics fitness and whether a new coach would want to develop him knowing mac and endo will get plenty of game time ahead of him, or whether they want to make a statement buy.

Personally, I think Matip should leave. Bradley should start rb and Trent tried in midfield (I think he would be best as one of the two 8s) , so I would focus on a cb. Gomez for me is cover for fb positions and can be 5th choice cb.


2.) 29 Feb 2024 13:44:52
I think it’s a difficult question to answer mate because we know who Klopp likes and how he sets up his teams etc.

But that could all go out of the window depending on who the new manager is.

We might find a couple of klopps shoe in players might not be to the new managers liking and he wants his own players in place in certain areas.


3.) 29 Feb 2024 13:52:13
With the youngsters coming through I am finding it difficult to think of what we'd need in the summer. Unless a senior player leaves like sahah for example then I don't see the need to go for anybody? People have previously said a DM, why? Endo is doing the job perfectly well and there's cover who can do it. We don't need anybody in my opinion. I'm sure business will be done but I'd like to think we'll look at our own youngsters before splashing the cash.


4.) 29 Feb 2024 14:02:41
I’d assume the club are banking on Bajetic which is fair, Endo can play for another few years and Stefan can learn and rotate with him! I don’t see the need for another CB even when Matip goes you still have Virg Ibou Gomez Quansah the club should either use Sepp or sell him and promote from within for the 5th choice CB.


5.) 29 Feb 2024 13:53:21
Squad is in great shape.

I would try to sign Van Dijk and Trent to new deals.

Big decision is Salah in my eyes. If the same money is on the table this summer as last, there's a decision to make. Now might be the time to get that big paycheck and reinvest.

Defence has been helped massively by the emergence of Quansah and Gomez hitting new heights and looking injury free.

The emergence of bradley, gives Trent as another DM option.

Salah is one I would consider. Although the issue is replacements. It's a tough one. I flip flop either way on it. Amazing player though. Ahh. It's a hard one.


6.) 29 Feb 2024 14:25:39
Why do we need to sell Salah to reinvest.

This isn’t a dig at FSG but why can’t we expect to keep our best players and also have money available in future windows to reinvest.

We shouldn’t have to sell our best players to have funds to purchase others if needed.


7.) 29 Feb 2024 14:37:28
Whether it's in every day life or at a football club, a new "Boss" will always want to put his stamp on the club and the team. Not a question of right or wrong but more of a reality thing. May be in tactical set up, may be in players, maybe in even all of the backroom staff. That's the way it is.

I suspect we may be in for a jolt because it seems most of the coaches or assistants are leaving with Klopp. So not only a whole bunch of new faces, but set up, methods and everything else. Everybody has a tendency to want to do things differently. And you don't argue with the "Boss".


8.) 29 Feb 2024 14:47:40
JK23, I have never understood this logic of Salah needing to be sold to reinvest either. I have seen a lot of rival fans saying this BUT I just put it down to them being sick to the back teeth of him killing it against their teams and terrorising the PL as a whole as a 6 time "One Season Wonder". Same applies to them when they say our best players will leave as soon as Klopp leaves, as if that's a thing. Sorry, this ain't 2013 anymore when players kick up a strop as soon as things don't go their leave and jog on. I don't see it, myself.

As for Salah and the Saudis, who tha football thinks Salah even wants to go there esp. now with the shambles we are seeing over there at this point with players trying to jump ship at the minute? We are more than capable of keeping our best players and getting in the ones we need, like we did last summer, IMO.


9.) 29 Feb 2024 14:52:53
We don't need Matip replacement as he has barely featured and quansha and Gomez are good covers.
May be decision made on Ramsey if he can be part of squad.

In Middle. thiago to leave. Jury out on Gravenbach but we should give him another year. so don't think we need additions there as well.

Sign one good wide forward if Salah leaves. I would be tempted to sell Gapko. and replace them 2 with Wstkins and Diaby at Villa.


10.) 29 Feb 2024 15:05:21
The only position that we do not have adequate cover for is RW. When Salah is out we don't have an obvious replacement to drop in. Elliot/ Diaz/ Szobo can all do the job pretty well all excel in roles other than RW. Gordon has promise but I'm not convinced he is of the level of some of the other kids.

The thing is a new DOF and manager are going to bring new ideas, formations, player preference and patterns of play that may require different players to the ones currently at the club. There is not much point in speculating until we have our new management team in place.


11.) 29 Feb 2024 15:10:58
I do see your point JK. I struggle with it because it's a lot of money for a 31 year old.

With FSG's sustainability model, it must be a consideration at least to get funds necessary to persue a genuine Salah replacement.

The problem is, who is that player? I don't see one out there myself but maybe there is someone.

Perhaps Alonso comes and wants Wirtz. I really don't know.

It's a tough decision. He has lost a yard and even picked up an injury this season. When he plays, still class of course. But he isn't getting any younger and the money would probably drop massively season on season.

Last season, I thought it was a no brainer to keep him and I'm glad we did. This season I'm not as sure.

And this is all, taking into account that Salah is happy to move on. If he is mad to stay, then we keep him.

Honestly, this is such a waffly post which probably gives you insight to how I struggle with the idea. But it's a consideration I think.


12.) 29 Feb 2024 15:11:51
Matip and Thiago will be going (surely) and both need a solid replacement.
Yes they haven't played much/ at all this season, but it's lead to the over reliance on kids which could have gone much worse.
Trent could well be the Thiago replacement in midfield with a new RB coming in to deputise to/ compete with Bradley.
We need to replace every man who leaves, either like-for-like, or With players like Trent moving positions.


13.) 29 Feb 2024 15:32:36
Overall, if Salah stays, there's nothing that NEEDS doing.

Squad is in a good place.


14.) 29 Feb 2024 15:39:17
We do not need to replace every man who leaves, especially not a Thiago replacement. He's barely been part of the squad since he joined.


15.) 29 Feb 2024 15:40:22
Davey always enjoy your posts mate and it’s good to have a debate over these things.

How I like to look at things is we have our competitors who we need to match and beat for silverware.

If salah (forget the financial side) was available for transfer would the likes of City, Arsenal, Real, Barca, Bayern, Utd, Chelsea and any other big European club out there want him in their team.

Only my opinion but I think the answer would be yes. So for me if they want him then we shouldn’t be looking to lose him. As you’ve said who is out there to currently replace him.

That same argument stands for Vvd and Trent regaining their contracts.

However as you’ve rightly stated there’s lots of other moving parts like he might want to go etc.

But for me we shouldn’t be weakening the team of our best players for the sole reason of us needing money. The club makes lots of money through success, sponsorship and global support for us to be in the running for transfers.


16.) 29 Feb 2024 15:40:56
I would think that the targets would be a central defender and a midfielder. Although, the midfielder could be less of a concern if one or more the kids are deemed ready to step up on a more regular basis.

That said, as others have said, it will depend on what the new manager will try to implement, and who will be staying/ leaving.


17.) 29 Feb 2024 15:44:16
You can always improve and we should learn our lesson from the recent past. Having said that our squad is very strong so only a couple of additions are needed.


18.) 29 Feb 2024 15:54:46
100 percent agree with you JK as a fan.

It's just DOF cannot put financial part aside.

But even with finacial side included it's a tough decision.

I think I'm coming down on the side of keep and get a young cheaper understudy to mould rather than a ready made replacement.


19.) 29 Feb 2024 16:22:19
Surely it depends on the new manager's formation he (orshe) prefers, cos if he likes 3CB at the back, at least another one has to come in. If Kelleher decides to move on, another keeper will be found too.


20.) 29 Feb 2024 17:50:13
We don’t need much and a lot would depend on who the new manager is. If it’s Alonso and going by reports, it appears he wants to bring two players with him in Wirtz and Frimpong. If true I fully understand bringing in Wirtz because the boy has it and is only 20 years old, which is crazy to think. Frimpong would rotate with Bradley as he can’t play every single game and Alonso does use he squad. This is all speculation as we could end up with another manager. But that aside I would say we definitely need a LCB regardless of who the manager is.

One thing that could change things completely is if the new structure in place (chief of football operations and sporting director) decide to sell Salah if Saudi put in a big bid for him this summer. I’m happy either way. Happy if Salah stays because of his ridiculous numbers. But would understand if the new structure says the offer in the table is too good to turn down and the manager, hopefully Alonso agrees that he can use the money wisely. Guess it’s a wait and see kind of situation.


21.) 29 Feb 2024 18:00:23
Depends on the manager and system we use.

I reckon we’ll be in for a CB and another midfielder regardless.


22.) 29 Feb 2024 18:15:56
We are pretty well stocked to be honest so I think it would dependant on who might leave, with Salah being the main concern in attack. Other than that I maintain that sorting continuity for VVD is the biggest infield threat. Konate, Gomez and Quansah are fine but defence is mediocre at best without Virg.


23.) 29 Feb 2024 19:54:11
I don’t think it’s a case of needing to sell Salah to reinvest the money to improve the squad but if we were to sell him and get say £150m then it’s £150m we didn’t have before.

Wisely invested that could set us up for years to come like we did with the Coutinho money.

I’d only sell him if he wants to go but it’s surely a win/ win as far as we are concerned whatever way it goes?


24.) 29 Feb 2024 20:46:36
Beckers couldn’t we say that about any of our best players though mate.

We could sell Allison, Trent, Nunez or Vvd etc for 100 mill and have 100 mill we didn’t have before.

Taking from Peter to give to Paul surely isn’t the way to stay at the top challenging. We should be looking to improve the squad and playing side from a position of strength not selling one of your best players first in the hope of then improving it with the money you get and the huge hole it’s left.


25.) 29 Feb 2024 21:15:35
Need a DM, CB and RW and we should be set to challenge next year with or without Salah.


26.) 29 Feb 2024 21:25:20
No matter which players move on any signings made should be for the 1st 11,and to get into that 11 any signing is going to have to be top top class.


27.) 29 Feb 2024 21:27:06
Based on the squad we have and the youngsters coming through I think we are much better placed than we have been for a while particularly in terms of the depth in the squad.

GK: Ali, CK, Pitulaga, Davies (promoted to squad if CK leaves) Adrian to leave

RB: Bradley, Ramsey, (Joey G as cover, TAA as cover)
LB: Robbo, Tsimi, (one of Beck, Chambers or Scanlon), Joey G as cover. Joel to leave
CB: VVD, Ibou, Joey, Quansah (Nallo as one to watch)

DCM: Wataru, Baj (Macca / TAA as cover)
CM: TAA, Dom, Macca, Curtis, Elliot, Ryan G (Cody and any number of youngsters - McConnell, Clark, Nyoni, Morrison, and perhaps Morton, as examples as cover) . Thiago to leave

LF: Diaz with Jota or Darwin as cover
CF: Darwin, Jota, Cody
RF: Mo with Diaz as cover

There’s also the likes of Kone-Doherty, Danns, Koumas, Gordon, Doak, Figueroa and perhaps even young Cannonier to act as cover, step up to be considered as cover depending upon how the club sees the kids progression.

Looking at that lot I think if it was me and I was asked to buy one signing, I’d actually try to find a Wataru type signing - an experienced CB to act as a bridge between VVD leaving and the likes of Nallo coming through.

For me the next window is a case of ‘is the right player at the right price out there’, rather than a case of ‘we must get’.


28.) 29 Feb 2024 22:52:32
If salah goes he’ll need replacing, no other forward we have goes over that side and does a good enough job I’m afraid. So saying that if salah doesn’t go we find a good youngish rw/ rf player to be understudy to salah in preparation. Easier said than done obviously. Kostas goes for me, there is better out there. And Gomez is surely seen as a back up lb or rb so with matip apparently going a cb is required.
So a cb, salah replacement or understudy and a midfielder also. Let’s not rest on our loyals.
The kids barring quansah and Bradley aren’t quite ready yet, just my opinion.


29.) 29 Feb 2024 23:15:40
There's risk either way JK.

Salah is showing early signs of aging. Still world class right now but signs are there. How quickly he deteriorates is anyone guess. He looks after himself as a pro so he could probably go another 3 years or so at top level.

But might not.

Then you have to ask yourself, do you want to replace Salah with 20 million or 150 million (numbers obviously made up but guessing)

All I'm saying is that it's a consideration this summer for the new management team and Salah.

They say no one wins out against time. So if I had to bet on time vs Salah

I would

Still go Salah. Probably be banging in 30 goals a season when he is 50.


30.) 29 Feb 2024 23:24:06
I would say if Salah has the ambition and the desire to stay and take on the challenge of adapting his game as he gets older to still offer a massive amount to the team (which I believe he has done so far) then keep him for as long as he feels he can do that.

If he feels it’s time to move on and take the money then that would be the best for everyone I think.

It wouldn’t affect his legendary status for one second for me.


31.) 01 Mar 2024 07:21:36
Don’t rest on your laurels, invest in the team. I’d like to see a world class Salah replacement. Possibly an upcoming DM and a CB. There’s an argument for another midfielder. Other than that not much else. Squad at a good age, some superb youngsters coming through gaining experience. Feels like a nice balance through the squad.


32.) 01 Mar 2024 07:35:17
With the strength of the academy, for me anyone we bring in has to be someone pushing for a starting XI spot. I. e., Mo replacement, starting CB, maybe in another season a starting CDM.


33.) 01 Mar 2024 08:45:11
It will be one signing - Jonathan Tah.


34.) 01 Mar 2024 09:07:05
@Hessle - why spend hundreds of millions for a big name just for the sake of it? If you’d had the choice of Caicedo or Endo? Improving a squad isn’t based on money spent, just ask Todd.


35.) 01 Mar 2024 10:25:07
Last year I was very for selling Salah if the Saudis came in with ludicrous money and he wanted to leave. But that was on the basis that our squad needed some major work doing, particularly in MF. However, with the squad as it is now, I think it comes down to Salah himself. If he wants to stay, happily keep him.
However, if he is angling for a move and a last major pay day, take the money and run and use it to fill out the squad in defense and attacking positions.
Will we get a like for like replacement for Salah, doubtful. But that's where managers and sporting directors earn their money, tweak the formation, tactics etc to get the best out of those you do have.


36.) 01 Mar 2024 10:32:07
Davey agree with what you’re saying mate.

What I’m saying though is why should we have to sell Salah to replace the huge hole selling Salah would create

Surely the club are successful enough on and off the pitch to have money to replace him with more than a 20 mill signing without selling him.


37.) 01 Mar 2024 11:01:03
JK - it’s not even about having to sell Mo to replace him. It’s that we already have 5 first team attackers who could all start on most teams. Buying a 6th doesn’t make sense. Even City don’t anything like that kind of depth.


38.) 01 Mar 2024 11:11:30
Whether Salah stays or goes I think the last few weeks without him prove that it isn't all doom and gloom if he decide to go.


39.) 01 Mar 2024 11:39:41
Faith where have I said we should buy a 6th attacker.


40.) 01 Mar 2024 12:42:43
I think the priority should be a new manager.


41.) 01 Mar 2024 21:26:58
You could argue it’s a DoF @KD7. I think I read somewhere that FSG want the DoF signed on the dotted line before the new manager.


42.) 01 Mar 2024 21:36:52
MO won't go to saudi he will go to PSG the deal was done after we got walloped by Brighton last season he met the PSG owners in London and agreed to go there .


 

 

26 Feb 2024 13:52:37
any news on the walking wounded who narrowly missed out on the final? Mo, Dom, Darwin?

Pompey Rouge

1.) 26 Feb 2024 14:15:38
Prolly have a better idea tmrw morning, me thinks.


2.) 26 Feb 2024 15:01:28
From the way Darwin and Dom vaulted over the safety barrier last night, I'm sure they're more than fit enough to start games ?.


3.) 26 Feb 2024 15:55:13
Darwin is the only pro athlete I have seen to run the steeple chase at full pelt, lol.


4.) 27 Feb 2024 09:16:13
Tom and Jerry or ami ancient.


 

 

18 Jan 2023 09:01:34
Thoughts on Gakpo last night?

Obviously very early days but looks like he has a great touch and linked up well in the tight areas. Good awareness of what’s going on around him and good movement. Never hid and was encouraging the younger players and demanding the ball etc. And obviously versatile.

Happy so far for me. Looking forward to seeing him stake a claim as a regular starter even with Diaz, Jota and Firmino back.

Add to that Ben Doak who appears an absolute natural on the right. Tenacious and looks like he’s not one to be pushed around, things look ok for the future up top.

Bacjetic was great aswell. Always gets a foot in and then plays it simple. Some learning to do obvs but that should be fun to watch. There’s your Gini replacement right there.

Carvalho did ok for me but I prefer Jones. Just feel safer with Curtis. Hope he gets properly match fit very soon.

I’ve always had time for Naby but he’s just not strong or quick enough for the PL. Would probably look great in a less physical league.

And Harvey was great too. Love that he loves the club. Lovely goal.

With the current malaise there’s loads the senior players should be looking at from last night’s performance from the kids. Don’t stand still cos there’s young bucks knocking the door down.

Pompey Rouge

{Ed025's Note - sometimes you have to just tell the truth pompey, Gakpo has looked awful and i know its early days but he has looked like a fish out of water up to now, he may improve when he gets used to his new teammates and the playing style, but up to now he has looked turkish delight mate..


1.) 18 Jan 2023 09:38:19
I will reserve judgement on Gakpo until he has settled in, got used to the pace of the English league, new team mates, new country, has an actually settled side playing with confidence, relaxes and just plays his game. I vividly remember watching Fabinho those first few months thinking this ain’t going to work but it did, although of late it looks like he has regressed beyond what anyone could have anticipated unfortunately.


2.) 18 Jan 2023 09:45:29
I hope Gakpo has a stellar career at Anfield but last night he looked like a Sunday league player.

How you can watch his performance and use the phrase "good movement" is a complete mystery . Best wishes.


3.) 18 Jan 2023 09:45:47
Gakpo should have held the ball up better. There were too many fancy flicks and it wasn't the night for that. He should have held the ball up for the team more. He's a big enough lad to do it.
I can forgive the woeful shooting. For now.


4.) 18 Jan 2023 09:47:01
Keita is a completely press resistant player only when the opposition has the ball, at best he's ineffectual at worst he's a liability and his teammates know it . But that's opinions for ya, agree about Doak though .


5.) 18 Jan 2023 09:50:06
I think klopp will sort him out . In 12 months everyone saying what a bargain. Him Diaz and nunez going to be frightening.


6.) 18 Jan 2023 09:52:45
Thought he worked hard last night and his pressing was good. Tough for the lad coming into a struggling side. Next year is the season to judge him.


7.) 18 Jan 2023 09:58:05
His hold up play, link up play and pressing was good. His shooting was wayward though. Give him time.

For me it says it all that when Bajcetic, Carvalho and Gakpo came off our press fell apart and Wolves took complete control.

It was a huge difference defensively having a younger midfield and attack to protect the defence.


8.) 18 Jan 2023 10:01:17
I think it's way too early to judge Gakpo but I feel we lost an element of the press when Salah came on for him. I know other players were substituted or changed positions but at least Gakpo did what Klopp asked him to do.

{Ed025's Note - he must have asked him to run around like a headless chicken then.. ?


9.) 18 Jan 2023 10:27:43
Lol Ed 002.

I will reserve judgement as must be difficult to be thrown into a struggling team from the outset.

Although, does feel like we are playing matip upfront.

Im sure Gakpo will come good.


10.) 18 Jan 2023 11:31:53
Once he’s up to speed and we’re playing well he’s going to be great. Technique and touch look sublime.


11.) 18 Jan 2023 11:23:52
Gakpo has all the credentials to become the biggest flop since kieta.
I've never seen him kick a ball before joining us.
From what I've seen so far I can't see him adding anything to the team. Obviously I want him to do great I just don't see it myself.


12.) 18 Jan 2023 11:28:16
Yeah, Ed025. You would know a lot about awful forwards with the dross you have at your mob at Everton. You literally have 3 forwards who NOT score goals nor create anything in attack and they have played years in the PL unlike Gakpo who has only been here 3 weeks. At least, Gakpo has a history of scoring goals and is only 23. Can't say the same for the forwards you have at your mob.

Also, you do know that Solomon Rondon and Neal Maupay you know, experienced PL forwards who are experienced at doing NOTHING still play for you, right? Yeah, keep that in mind when you talk about a new forward still finding his feet in a new league, new country and in a team that is NOT playing well at all. Peace and Love.

{Ed025's Note - I agree with you oli. Our forwards are a total waste of space…kackpoo would fit right in mate..?


13.) 18 Jan 2023 11:34:05
Don’t know if you watched the game Ed, but I thought he looked very good. I agree he has been poor, he has had me worried after the first few games, but we’re such a mess it’s hard to judge.

I didn’t really see the logic in bringing in ANOTHER left sided forward, but maybe he isn’t going to end up playing their at all. He played in the Firmino role last night and did it very well.

The irony is that we’ve bought Darwin to play down the middle and Gakpo to play on the left, but right now they both look more comfortable swapping their positions.

{Ed025's Note - I did watch all the game AW but he failed to impress me at all mate. As you say it’s early days yet so I’m not putting him in the lemon bracket just yet..


14.) 18 Jan 2023 12:27:22
Ed25 is bang on here. Plenty of time for him tho.


15.) 18 Jan 2023 12:54:27
I'm just not sure what he brings to the table, but I thought that about Bobby Firmino for his first few months so my opinion isn't worth a great deal.


16.) 18 Jan 2023 15:24:41
Please. I can’t remember the last signing we made that 25 hasn’t called a lemon.


17.) 18 Jan 2023 15:14:44
Maybe if people actually give him more time and allow him to settle, you will see what he brings to the table. Just saying.


18.) 18 Jan 2023 15:24:41
Please. I can’t remember the last signing we made that 25 hasn’t called a lemon.

{Ed025's Note - it was alisson..


 

 

01 Jan 2023 15:55:40
Spurs dropping points ?

Is it too much to ask for a Forest home win later?

Pompey Rouge

1.) 01 Jan 2023 16:42:21
dont be greedy.


2.) 01 Jan 2023 16:48:20
Only we would lose to Forrest.


3.) 01 Jan 2023 16:51:13
Can’t see Spurs making top 4. They will finish 7th I reckon.


4.) 01 Jan 2023 17:01:45
Thats us AND Spurs outa the top 6 so isn't it?


5.) 01 Jan 2023 17:08:41
Top 4 prediction in no particular order:
Arsenal
Man City
Man Utd
Liverpool.


6.) 01 Jan 2023 18:34:03
I still want to win the league me. Europe. All of it.


7.) 01 Jan 2023 20:20:02
I’m with you LFC8. Arsenal will drop like a stone in the next couple of months I still see City as the main title threat and we are only 8 points off them.
We were 14 points off them in January last season (with 2 games in hand) and we all know what happened.
Keep believing, this team under Klopp will surprise you time and time again.


8.) 01 Jan 2023 20:43:09
Totally agree Becker nothing is over yet. I couldn’t understand why so many supporters gave up so early in the season.


9.) 01 Jan 2023 21:05:05
we go on amazing run now and then lose title on final day again? probably.


10.) 01 Jan 2023 21:29:31
I still think we can win the Champions League and FA Cup but the league his a huge stretch from this position. We're also relying heavily on the fitness of Thiago I think.


11.) 01 Jan 2023 22:20:30
But not impossible MK, and that is something to be optimistic about, however improbable.


12.) 02 Jan 2023 01:36:55
Last year 71 points was enough to get in to the top 4, I think 75 maybe needed this year - 47 points required in 22 games - so 30 points at home and 17 on the road - top 4 is very doable.


13.) 02 Jan 2023 09:00:54
Forget the league and champions league with the injuries we have. Top 4 will only happen if we sign a midfielder.


 

 

 

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28 Feb 2024 11:58:28
Neither Tsimikas or Joe offer what Robbo does. Robbo is an all-round safer pair of hands than either, is a far more reliable attacking threat, better crossing and dead-ball delivery, loads of experience, national team captain, Leadership for the youngsters. And has a classic terrace song! I'd hope Andy Robertson is going nowhere (and I'd doubt he wants to move anyway) .

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30 Dec 2022 20:55:27
What is true is this team is absolutely crying out for a bit of protection from midfield. Fab ain’t doing it and Caceido would add that combative element. Man don’t give a monkey’s for reputations, runs and runs, loves a tackle and gives it easy. Either we get it done or somehow we got to get get Fabs firing again.

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30 Dec 2022 17:59:14
Please, please, please be true.

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10 Mar 2024 12:39:12
Richard Hughes had several good seasons at Pompey under Harry. Played in the Prem and against AC Milan at Fratton Park up against Gattuso so has some top flight experience.

As a player I recall a no nonsense, honest denfensive midfielder. Certainly never let anyone down but not the most creative. To me Pompey always looked solid with him in the middle and you knew you’d get 100%.

I’m not sure of his achievements since hanging up his boots but I would imagine he’d be well respected. He didn’t seem the type to suffer fools.

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29 Feb 2024 07:10:17
Great shout Ron.

Kelleher is so composed in big situations. It must help training with Ali but credit also to the goalkeeping coaches.

And I’ve always thought he’s better than Ali with the ball at his feet, less heart in mouth moments.

Let’s face it, Ali plays the big games if fit but there’s still a rewarding career to be had as LFCs No2. No idea of his contract situation but I’d be happy to see him stick around.

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18 Jan 2023 14:08:57
Kelleher so natural playing out from the back. One of the most comfortable keepers I’ve seen on the ball - like he’s got ice running through his veins. I’d happily keep him but he’s obviously got his career to consider.

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01 Jan 2023 17:08:41
Top 4 prediction in no particular order:
Arsenal
Man City
Man Utd
Liverpool.

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25 Oct 2022 11:33:14
Spot on Caolan, a very reasonable assessment.

And refreshing to get it from an 'outsider'.

There are measured posters on the LFC pages but there's also the same repeated panic merchants posting the same old crap every time things don't go our way. And the way over the top reactions when things go well eg: reaction to Gomez having a solid game v City. Best in the country one weekend and sell him the next - just pathetic.

Everything you say about investment and giving new players time to settle is completely valid. As is your assessment of our Manager.

Personally, I always thought this season might be difficult. Trying to integrate some younger players - Elliot, Carvalho, Ramsey, (Konate and Diaz even? ) - whilst everyone seemed to assume Nunez would work immediately due to the fee. CF is a key position and he needs time to adjust to us (and learn scouse etc), as the team also need to adjust to him.

Football ain't just about the good times like we had last year (unless you're City ofcourse) . It's about adjusting and evolving and how you react to setbacks.

I also think we'll be OK eventually. People just need to be realistic and have some faith and patience, all seemingly lacking in today's culture.

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