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11 Sep 2024 10:36:27
Ed’s what’s your gut saying on the 3 of trend VVD and Salah with regards to contracts vs what do you THINK we should do?
{Ed002's Note - I think that Liverpool should have found out their intentions and dealt with the contracts before the transfer window opened. I suspect that Alexander-Arnold will be attracted by a move to Real Madrid. Salah could potentially run down his contract and look to the Middle East next summer - I think it will largely depend on what financial demands he has to renew at Liverpool; but they will continue to look for a replacement. I expect van Dijk to renew if financial demands are met.}
1.) 11 Sep 2024 17:16:15
I do appreciate your input ed02 but I don't agree with much of what you've said there. As a local lad I think Trent will not be lured by Real when he will probably captain his ho hometown club and have a chance to win everything with us still. Salah and Virgil too competitive to go to a retirement league at this stage and seem to want to stay. Obviously the club will have to offer them what they want or close to it but I think all 3 will stay. I'm not an exoert by any means but reading between the lines with all 3 I think that's what will happen if the club want to keep them, which I hope they do.
2.) 11 Sep 2024 18:05:48
Hughes is still looking for the agents numbers!
3.) 11 Sep 2024 21:16:49
You can never be 100% sure until signing but club and players feel likely all 3 will renew. Mo and Virg on c2 year deals and Trent longer and paid as one of top players at club.
4.) 11 Sep 2024 21:42:23
Ah yes, Hughes = bad. A mind like a steel trap - once a thought gets in there, there is no chance of it ever getting out eh?
5.) 11 Sep 2024 22:49:46
I have the same opinion on this as ed. The club should have sorted this months ago and lessons must be learnt. WDW this is a banter/ rumours site, if you don’t like it don’t comment.
6.) 11 Sep 2024 22:39:45
Hi Ed, I understand if you won't indulge me with this one, but worth asking.
Has the club made any real effort to renew Trent in the past 12 months? I can understand them allowing Salah and van Dijk to run into the last year of their contract on account of their age (although I think they both still have plenty to offer), but Trent is 25.
It would appear to be a major blunder from the club to allow his contract enter its last 12 months in this manner.
{Ed002's Note - No, that is what they are doing now.}
7.) 12 Sep 2024 09:23:29
Yes the club should've got it sorted sooner but I'd imagine after Klopp announced his departure, and the changes at senior management level, that VVD, Mo and Trent would've wanted to see how things were under the new structure before signing.
8.) 12 Sep 2024 14:09:46
@Mark, are you saying people should only post if they agree with the post in question? You and the Ed and anybody else, including me, are entitled to your / their / my opinion. Just because you agree with someone doesn’t make it right, per se, and equally, just because I disagree doesn’t make my opinion right either. That’s the fun of it all. In this instance it isn’t so much an opinion about contracts, even though I disagree with you, it is more about the tedious repetition that Hughes is a ‘bad thing’. It may or may not be a valid point of view but just saying the same negative thing repeatedly is actually detracting from any point of view that you are trying to make.
9.) 12 Sep 2024 20:12:46
Is Hughes the new scapegoat for the Doom Crew now?
29 Aug 2024 21:42:15
Looks like Dunks off to Hull!
Makes more sense for a full season in the championship as more game time, they took good care of Morton and carvalho.
1.) 29 Aug 2024 22:04:00
Lewis?
2.) 29 Aug 2024 22:25:29
Don’t type after a few glasses!
*Doak.
07 Aug 2024 20:51:36
Looks like Solanke is off to spurs, nice little earner on that with a 20% sell on clause!
1.) 07 Aug 2024 21:39:40
Funny how we all turn into club accountants at moments like this. as if the 5b worth of the club/ FSG's money every trickles down.
2.) 07 Aug 2024 21:54:50
Nice for him.
3.) 07 Aug 2024 22:08:46
As I understand it is 20% of the profit not the whole transfer figure.
4.) 08 Aug 2024 00:53:34
Ah, but what does that actually mean to the club? Will it mean a stash of used fivers. In the transfer kitty bag in Hughes’s office?
5.) 08 Aug 2024 07:30:29
Ironically I am a qualified accountant, not that I’d trust me to do any books (unless I got to cook em)
06 Aug 2024 09:20:32
Ed’s I know you don’t like to talk about predicting actual transfers and “would be a good fit” but if you were running the club from now until the end of the window what would you do.
E. g keep VDB and Morton sell Endo and bring in a specialist 6.
{Ed002's Note - I would certainly look to keep van der Berg - the club need to straighten things out with him. They need to clarify the situation with those left with only a year on their contracts. Move on the likes of Pitaluga, Arroyo, Beck, Phillips, Williams, Koumetio, Endo, Carvalho and Diaz. Loan out Morton, Doak and Clark. Add a CB, DM and RW.}
1.) 06 Aug 2024 10:12:58
Thanks Ed! Makes sense, feels like there is a fine balance between getting value from sales vs dragging your feet and ending up with everyone still here.
I still feel like Morton has something, would love to see him loaned to a prem team or top league elsewhere.
VDB hopefully he has seen that he will get opportunities.
{Ed002's Note - It is difficult to see Morton emerging as a first team player at Liverpool.}
2.) 06 Aug 2024 11:30:58
I think VDB has shown a great attitude since returning to training in pre season with his application and hard work, and from what’s been said in the press, Slot is apparently really impressed with him and wants to give him a chance. He was outstanding last season at Mainz, it seems daft to sell him to buy someone to replace Matip. In Quansah and VDB we have two potentially excellent young centre backs who both count as home developed.
3.) 06 Aug 2024 11:34:52
Cant disagree with anything Ed has said. Perhaps only the SVDB bit. I'd sell him.
4.) 06 Aug 2024 12:18:47
Completely agree FPF. Much to do for the club. Hopefully it all comes together.
5.) 06 Aug 2024 18:05:43
ED002 long time hope you're doing well? I just want to say that I whole heartily agree with your list of players that we should move on and loan out?.
{Ed002's Note - Good to hear from you Barry.}
6.) 06 Aug 2024 18:28:59
You to Ed002.Are you still in the rodeo clown business? ?.
{Ed002's Note - Yes, but as the years catch up I am concentrating on being a gentleman adventurer- Adam Adamant like.}
7.) 06 Aug 2024 20:10:30
Don't tell me that you were frozen in ice as well Ed?
13 Jul 2023 12:19:05
Looks like VDB is going to Mainz, glad he’s getting another Bundesliga chance. Still think there’s a player in there!
Hopefully keeps injury free and can get a good run of games and experience!
1.) 13 Jul 2023 19:24:40
I have seen him play plenty for Preston and it’s tough to judge someone playing out of position but he was pretty good playing as a wing back and wide centre half you would think he will have a good career in his natural position, for his age and position I think there is a chance he has a decent career here or if not at another good club.
2.) 13 Jul 2023 19:33:29
I was kind of hoping he would be given a chance to provide rotation and cover for RB/ CB to be honest. I Think there’s a player there that will eventually be a good squad option.
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04 Jan 2025 10:29:45
I had a dream that Real Madrid were about to announce the free signing of Trent, they are due to have him talk to the cameras, but he’s no where to be seen. Little do they know he’s actually at Kirby in full Liverpool kit signing a new 6 year deal and in one clip posted on all sites by the official Liverpool social media team and he just says “this means more”.
1.) 04 Jan 2025 16:37:47
I really hope not??.
02 Dec 2024 12:36:01
I had a dream that VVD will recreate the signing photo next to the tree for his renewal.
25 Sep 2024 00:13:49
Excited to hopefully see Morton tomorrow, sad that he didn’t get that dream loan but hopefully can show his worth!
1.) 25 Sep 2024 17:32:03
I hope he plays, with the amount of games I think we will need him. I just hope he grabs the opportunity (assuming he is given them)
2.) 25 Sep 2024 18:26:34
Will he play from the start though? as I hope he does. As we also have four forwards who need to play Nunez for match fitness and rhythm, Chiesa, Gakpo and Jota for game fitness.
Arne may adapt where one forward will drop into the "hole" and also sit on the opponents number 6 when we haven't got the ball, "Morto" will definitely play at some time during the game.
If Kelleher is risked tonight that must mean Alisson is fit for Wolves? as it would be "self-inflicted" and very short sighted, if Kelleher was also to get injured during tonight's game, that could mean ye Third Choice Goalkeeper faces Wolves and a Goalkeeper from the Academy on the Bench also for next Saturday, if there are any doubts for Alisson versus Wolves then why take the risk, personally I favour the Premier over any Cups, as I do not think Arsenal or City will be as strong in the Premier as last season, if we steer clear of serious injuries and "Lady Luck" is on your side, then hopefully we will be able to say at the end of this season, Jurgen "Who"!
3.) 25 Sep 2024 19:19:12
He plays, but they forgot about Trey.
4.) 25 Sep 2024 19:28:31
He's on the bench. Very strong bench though.
5.) 25 Sep 2024 23:52:40
It was, given what had gone before this season, basically our reserve team with the exception of the injured Elliot. As such it bodes well for the season. The squad, rather than just the starting 11, is probably the strongest we have ever had in my time watching us. West Ham aren’t in any sort of form but we still did very well and two goals in second half injury time when we already had the game won says a lot about the desire to step up to the first team. Really promising stuff.
6.) 26 Sep 2024 00:31:35
Personally bond I’ll never be saying ‘Jurgen who? ’.
Each to their own though I guess.
7.) 26 Sep 2024 00:45:47
Shame he didn’t get much.
25 Jul 2024 13:19:33
Looks like Dean Huijsen is off to Bournemouth, coup for them! Can stop the rumours on that one.
1.) 25 Jul 2024 13:53:14
So if lfc were not in for him
Who are they looking at
And what’s the hold up … I always assumed the quicker u sign the longer they have to train
I don’t like the centre back situation or dm with the current squad.
2.) 25 Jul 2024 14:04:16
At least we can all watch the game at the weekend and see what kind of formation/ tactics Arne Slot will use.
Then us fans can know which kind of players we’re going to need.
3.) 25 Jul 2024 16:19:20
What exactly is the CB / CDM situation?
4.) 25 Jul 2024 17:02:27
We’re playing 0-0-10 formation with rush goalies, Faith.
16 Jul 2024 22:38:45
Eds what are your thoughts on Jaros being Third choice, feels like he won’t play and will stunt his growth!
Did very well out on loan and deserves a full season playing regularly.
{Ed001's Note - hard to say as it depends on injuries as to whether it is good or not. The 3rd choice keeper is a weird position that makes little sense really.}
1.) 17 Jul 2024 08:23:17
Completely agree, it would be very unfortunate for both Allison and Kelleher to get injured, seems like a role for a senior experienced keeper who wants to get into coaching.
2.) 17 Jul 2024 10:33:45
It’s the nature of it. Somebody has to be third choice so why not a young keeper on small wages rather than an experienced keeper who would demand higher wages?
Think of the experience he’s getting learning from the very best in the world every day too. Then one day either Kelleher or Ali will leave and he becomes 2nd choice and starts to get minutes.
If he’s patient and works hard he’ll get his chance and have a good career. You don’t have to play first team football every week to improve, especially for a keeper. It certainly worked for Kelleher.
3.) 17 Jul 2024 12:46:24
We shouldn't be pricing Kelleher out of a move, we did the same with Phillips and missed out on a decent fee, the club is a mess.
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08 Dec 2024 05:11:14
Uniteds deal is going to drop by £10/ 15m due to missing out on champions league.
I believe the new Liverpool deal will be nearer the £90m mark.
30 Aug 2024 14:50:18
That is tru, whilst I do feel a little sorry for him, he did sign a big long term deal a few years ago which is probably higher than most are willing to spend.
29 Aug 2024 22:25:29
Don’t type after a few glasses!
*Doak.
12 Aug 2024 14:42:09
Sorry Ed I know you’ve said it’s been discussed but any idea what I can search to find! Appreciate you don’t need or want to repeat yourself over and over.
{Ed002's Note - They have to agree the payment with Real Sociedad and persuade the player to make the move.}
08 Aug 2024 07:30:29
Ironically I am a qualified accountant, not that I’d trust me to do any books (unless I got to cook em)
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23 Jan 2025 11:57:50
I reckon you’ll find out once they draw the team we play against.
22 Dec 2024 17:30:22
they've been given an amorimjob.
07 Nov 2024 08:04:57
Ed do you think that’s the hardest thing to learn in that role?
{Ed001's Note - yes, but it usually comes along with experience to a degree.}
26 Sep 2024 00:45:47
Shame he didn’t get much.
06 Sep 2024 08:57:12
I hope we just get him out the limelight and let him do his thing!
The fact Fab Romano is announcing it is shocking he’s a kid!
Seemed to move for the right reasons if he keeps pushing I can see him moving into u21’s soon.