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01 Apr 2026
01 Apr 2026 08:22:37
Rio is nowhere near a full time starter, looks good with flicks and tricks but no end product, tbh, and this is my opinion, he is so like what Doak was.
{Ed001's Note - I am so glad somebody said that! He is so far off ready.}
30 Mar 2026
30 Mar 2026 11:16:47
No I ed001 the outcry is because he has salah on 6th and that created a storm on some social media so much so it resulted in salah posting a pic of his accolades.
Yes kenny is no1, like automatic no1, on any Liverpool legend list. Its not just the achievements (which alone warrant his place). Its how much he did for the club and city after the tragedy. None of the others can be considered an off pitch legend which cements king as the no1 forever.
{Ed001's Note - I am not sure any of the rest are worth arguing about, it is really down to personal opinion. I wouldn't really bother arguing about him deciding to go with Stevie, as Carra was a boyhood toffee, so won't really have grown up with the love of the King that a red will have.}
30 Mar 2026
30 Mar 2026 11:16:47
No I ed001 the outcry is because he has salah on 6th and that created a storm on some social media so much so it resulted in salah posting a pic of his accolades.
Yes kenny is no1, like automatic no1, on any Liverpool legend list. Its not just the achievements (which alone warrant his place). Its how much he did for the club and city after the tragedy. None of the others can be considered an off pitch legend which cements king as the no1 forever.
{Ed001's Note - I am not sure any of the rest are worth arguing about, it is really down to personal opinion. I wouldn't really bother arguing about him deciding to go with Stevie, as Carra was a boyhood toffee, so won't really have grown up with the love of the King that a red will have.}
30 Mar 2026
30 Mar 2026 10:39:09
Nowhere near is a throw away comment. Gerrard will forever be known as a legend of the game. That earns respect. Gerrard imo is Liverpool's greatest ever player. I'd accept King Kenny as no 1, but to say nowhere near, that's simply not true. Gerrard was a wonderful footballer.
{Ed001's Note - he was, but Kenny was a lot better than anyone else that has ever played for us.}
30 Mar 2026
30 Mar 2026 10:09:24
It's a great point by Ed001.
Apparently only Dom, Jones and Gakpo are responsible for their own performances, the rest of the team is hampered by Slot's tactics.
We need to be a bit more consistent than that.
{Ed001's Note - it does feel that way Ron.}
30 Mar 2026
30 Mar 2026 10:09:24
It's a great point by Ed001.
Apparently only Dom, Jones and Gakpo are responsible for their own performances, the rest of the team is hampered by Slot's tactics.
We need to be a bit more consistent than that.
{Ed001's Note - it does feel that way Ron.}
30 Mar 2026
30 Mar 2026 09:41:02
Gakpo, I find it too predictable. He isn't utilising overlaps made by Kerkez, but, tbf, Kerkez doesn't help himself with 90% of crosses hitting the first man.
Gakpo, like Jones, takes too many touches, especially since we all know he's cutting in.
Just give it back to Wirtz and let him do his magic instead of faking left, cutting in right after 2 touch and shooting against the cb's legs.
{Ed001's Note - I agree, he is not perfect, but a top coach should be able to fix his issues. He has regressed badly under Slot.}
30 Mar 2026
30 Mar 2026 09:38:51
Carra made a top 10 players in LFC history.
10. Ian Callaghan
9. Kevin Keegan
8. Virgil Van Dijk
7. Alan Hansen
6. Mohamed Salah
5. Ian Rush
4. John Barnes
3. Graeme Souness
2. Kenny Dalglish
1. Steven Gerrard.
{Ed001's Note - he put his best mate top, is that the controversy? Because it is clear that Gerrard is nowhere near Dalglish and seems a bit harsh to leave Keegan down in 9th. I can understand no Liddell, as so few people are left who saw him play. It doesn't really seem all that controversial though.}
30 Mar 2026
30 Mar 2026 09:27:06
Totally agree with Ed001. Slot can't get a performance out of most players and Gakpo is so badly affected by Slots poor decisions. Think new manager and let them have the input on who comes and goes so we get the players that are needed for whoever the next manager is
30 Mar 2026 08:01:02
Hey ed001 what do you make of carra top 10 list for Liverpool players. Am I going mad or was that a decent list. The outrage it caused is unbelievable. I think it was a decent list. I would have mo in top5 but there not much in it not at all.
{Ed001's Note - I have no idea what you are talking about sorry.}
30 Mar 2026 09:38:51
Carra made a top 10 players in LFC history.
10. Ian Callaghan
9. Kevin Keegan
8. Virgil Van Dijk
7. Alan Hansen
6. Mohamed Salah
5. Ian Rush
4. John Barnes
3. Graeme Souness
2. Kenny Dalglish
1. Steven Gerrard.
{Ed001's Note - he put his best mate top, is that the controversy? Because it is clear that Gerrard is nowhere near Dalglish and seems a bit harsh to leave Keegan down in 9th. I can understand no Liddell, as so few people are left who saw him play. It doesn't really seem all that controversial though.}
30 Mar 2026 10:05:36
Nothing wrong with the list. I'd just swap 1 and 2 round personally.
30 Mar 2026 10:06:36
So difficult to rank these players.
All I will say is Dalglish is number 1.
The rest are debatable.
30 Mar 2026 10:11:07
King Kenny or day long no debate.
30 Mar 2026 10:13:26
Might have throw Phil Neal in there somehow.
30 Mar 2026 10:33:43
So difficult to choose a top ten?
It's a good list but if you put Emlyn in there or Tommy Smith & Roger Hunt, I don't suppose there would be many complaints.
30 Mar 2026 10:39:09
Nowhere near is a throw away comment. Gerrard will forever be known as a legend of the game. That earns respect. Gerrard imo is Liverpool's greatest ever player. I'd accept King Kenny as no 1, but to say nowhere near, that's simply not true. Gerrard was a wonderful footballer.
{Ed001's Note - he was, but Kenny was a lot better than anyone else that has ever played for us.}
30 Mar 2026 10:39:34
I'm no fan of Carragher but it's his top ten. Do I agree with it, no, but it's his opinion and he's welcome to it.
30 Mar 2026 10:49:08
Think everyone would agree with at least 8 on this list, maybe the placing gets moved around a bit, but if Callaghan is on there, then Hunt, Liddell have a good shout as well, then we have Lawrenson, Neal, Clemence etc, but very very hard to pick an all-time top 10.
30 Mar 2026 11:09:50
Just for fun I asked AI to rank the top ten.
1. Kenny Dalglish
- Peer recognition: Multiple PFA awards, Ballon d'Or runner-up.
- Trophies: 3 European Cups, 6 League titles.
- Why #1: Elite individually and central to Liverpool's most dominant era.
---
2. Steven Gerrard
- Peer recognition: PFA Players' Player of the Year (2006), Ballon d'Or 3rd place.
- Trophies: Champions League, FA Cups, UEFA Cup.
- Why: One of the most respected players ever by fellow pros.
---
3. Mohamed Salah
- Peer recognition: 2x PFA Players' Player of the Year.
- Trophies: Premier League, Champions League, multiple domestic cups.
- Why: Modern-era dominance + consistent elite-level recognition.
---
4. Ian Rush
- Peer recognition: PFA awards.
- Trophies: 2 European Cups, 5 League titles.
- Why: Liverpool's all-time top scorer + huge trophy haul.
---
5. John Barnes
- Peer recognition: 2x PFA Players' Player of the Year.
- Trophies: 2 League titles, FA Cups.
- Why: One of the most skillful and respected players of his era.
---
6. Virgil van Dijk
- Peer recognition: PFA Players' Player of the Year (2019).
- Trophies: Champions League, Premier League.
- Why: One of the highest-rated defenders ever by fellow players.
---
7. Graeme Souness
- Peer recognition: Highly rated by peers, multiple team-of-the-year inclusions.
- Trophies: 3 European Cups, 5 League titles.
- Why: Dominant midfield general in a golden era.
---
8. Kevin Keegan
- Peer recognition: Ballon d'Or winner (twice, though after leaving Liverpool).
- Trophies: 3 League titles, European Cup.
- Why: Elite individual recognition + major success with Liverpool.
---
9. Alisson Becker
- Peer recognition: Best FIFA Goalkeeper, Yashin Trophy.
- Trophies: Champions League, Premier League.
- Why: Widely regarded by peers as the world's best at his peak.
---
10. Luis Suarez
- Peer recognition: PFA Players' Player of the Year (2014).
- Trophies: Limited at Liverpool.
- Why: Exceptional individual peak, even with fewer trophies.
30 Mar 2026 11:11:27
No Fowler either.
30 Mar 2026 11:16:47
No I ed001 the outcry is because he has salah on 6th and that created a storm on some social media so much so it resulted in salah posting a pic of his accolades.
Yes kenny is no1, like automatic no1, on any Liverpool legend list. Its not just the achievements (which alone warrant his place). Its how much he did for the club and city after the tragedy. None of the others can be considered an off pitch legend which cements king as the no1 forever.
{Ed001's Note - I am not sure any of the rest are worth arguing about, it is really down to personal opinion. I wouldn't really bother arguing about him deciding to go with Stevie, as Carra was a boyhood toffee, so won't really have grown up with the love of the King that a red will have.}
30 Mar 2026 12:07:45
"He put his best mate top, is that the controversy?"
Not really.
30 Mar 2026 13:46:39
Oh that's a pretty valid point, if he grew up as a toffee he probs hated Kenny. ?
{Ed025's Note - dont tar every Evertonian with the same brush Cafu, i thought Kenny was one of the best players i have ever seen mate..
30 Mar 2026 14:02:37
@Grumpy, you putting Virgil on your list but not Hansen. Hansen should be spoken about in the same breath as Maldini, that's how good he was.
30 Mar 2026 14:36:40
I have no problem with Callaghan being on the list if you are giving "longevity" more weight than the other factors like football skills, leadership, dedication to the club and winning titles.
I'd agree with Salah at #3 or #4.
Curious that no goalkeepers are in the top 10. Clemence and Alisson were/are crucial players of their time, in the team.
30 Mar 2026 14:13:36
You're a different case Ed025. We have always known that you're a closet red ;)
{Ed025's Note - im just a football fan Drac, i will tell you if a player is good or bad mate and it matters not a jot if they are red or blue, but i must tell you that closet has an unbreakable lock on it.. :)
30 Mar 2026 14:56:27
The thing is those of us who have been around long enough could probably make 10 lists, if not more, we have been so lucky to have loads of great players over the years.
30 Mar 2026 17:40:33
When I saw Carras clip online the only issue was that he put Salah high on Premier League greats, but lower in Liverpool greats. I might be wrong, but I think he put Kenny above Gerrard. It's all about opinion. Personally, I think Clemence was our greatest goalkeeper, but I'm sure people will disagree.
30 Mar 2026 17:58:08
@Silent knight, re: Clemens, I was telling my son that, as much as I think Ali is the greatest GK I have ever seen (hence, the best at LFC), I also told him that, as I did not see Clemence play, there are those like you who could argue that he was better than Ali.
And, frankly, they would have more than an argument for this take cos, well, they saw both of them play.
30 Mar 2026 18:31:51
Everybody's list will be different, it's subjective, I am sure Slot will have Gakpo in his top ten.
30 Mar 2026 19:10:23
I think Carra chats wham most of the time and he's clearly got agendas. But I agree with his top three and Gerrard as number one. The most complete player for me and we have been in the bottom half of the table at times if it wasn't for him.
30 Mar 2026 22:40:09
@johnzandt, I asked AI the question, it's not my top ten. Hansen would be in my top 5 easily. Made defending look like a walk in the park. That man was pure class and read the game better than anyone I have ever watched.
30 Mar 2026 23:03:50
Everyone's list will be different, it's Carra's opinion, and he's entitled to express it.
31 Mar 2026 06:12:11
No Bobby dazzler. ?
30 Mar 2026 23:22:00
I believe Ed025 is purple, more on the blueish side but purple nonetheless. He definitely wants Everton to win the derby, but if Liverpool wins the PL or CL, he'll be as happy as anyone if for no other reason Merseyside wins. He's a throwback without question and more need to be that way. Too much tribalism these days.
{Ed025's Note - i will be celebrating if Liverpool win the CL or even the FA cup Stone as always have done, i dont know if that makes me a Merseyside super fan or a bit of a plonky though mate.. :)
31 Mar 2026 10:40:27
No controversy in my book. Gerrard is my top as well. Might have been different had I seen Dalglish play, but I didn't, but still recognise him as a legend of the game. The problem is we were so bad for so long most LFC fans today won't have watched 7 out of those 10 play, myself included.
30 Mar 2026 07:40:02
Gordon on the left.
Diomande on the right.
Gertruida to cover RB and CB.
Sadiki in midfield to replace MacAllister.
Gravenberch to drop deeper as he did last season.
Isak to have an injury free season.
Ed001 is that a title challenging team in your opinion if added to the existing squad?
I know you won't be interested in the costs below but they are my take on what it would cost to attain those players?
Rough guide prices below:
Gordon £70m
Sadiki £60m
Diomande £70m
Gertruida £20m
Total £220m
Sell:
Gakpo £50m
MacAllister £75m
Jones £40m
Elliott £25m
Total £190m.
{Ed001's Note - I am not convinced Gordon is anywhere near the level of a title chasing team. I don't understand why everyone is so desperate to sell Gakpo either, he is a victim of the set up as much as anyone.}
30 Mar 2026 09:27:06
Totally agree with Ed001. Slot can't get a performance out of most players and Gakpo is so badly affected by Slots poor decisions. Think new manager and let them have the input on who comes and goes so we get the players that are needed for whoever the next manager is
30 Mar 2026 09:41:02
Gakpo, I find it too predictable. He isn't utilising overlaps made by Kerkez, but, tbf, Kerkez doesn't help himself with 90% of crosses hitting the first man.
Gakpo, like Jones, takes too many touches, especially since we all know he's cutting in.
Just give it back to Wirtz and let him do his magic instead of faking left, cutting in right after 2 touch and shooting against the cb's legs.
{Ed001's Note - I agree, he is not perfect, but a top coach should be able to fix his issues. He has regressed badly under Slot.}
30 Mar 2026 09:59:54
I personally don't want Gordon in this team, nowhere near the level required if we want to class ourselves as one of the top teams in Europe. And he would cost us a lot of money trying to buy from Newcastle, really don't see him as a player who delivers consistently.
30 Mar 2026 10:09:24
It's a great point by Ed001.
Apparently only Dom, Jones and Gakpo are responsible for their own performances, the rest of the team is hampered by Slot's tactics.
We need to be a bit more consistent than that.
{Ed001's Note - it does feel that way Ron.}
30 Mar 2026 11:27:32
Just playing devil's advocate.
Wirtz gets a free pass on struggling this year because of tactics and the rest of the team underperforming. But, Gakpo, who had a quality year last year and has been generally good since joining, gets hung, drawn and quartered?
I'm not bashing Wirtz btw, I love him as a player.
There's just a double standard.
30 Mar 2026 11:45:41
Gordon with Gakpo could be a top rotational partnership for a title chasing team, much like how Diaz and Gakpo were.
30 Mar 2026 11:56:07
Those in their first season get a pass from me, especially new league, new country, new culture. So Wirtz gets a pass.
Isak - injured.
Kerkez - less of a pass.
Just goes to show how good Hugo has been even though he has had his dips in form.
He's been our best signing this season. Great potential for the future.
30 Mar 2026 12:22:49
Indeed, Coulred. I mentioned it on here a while ago. Everyone gives Gakpo all types of stick and sometimes, it is warranted. However, no one can tell me he has become this terrible overnight.
In the last 2 years under Klopp, and you guessed it, Slot, Gakpo has performed very well. Diaz was his comp. last season and we all know how it brought the best out of both players. Gakpo is not as bad as he looks now cos we have seen him perform better in the past.
He may not be the most technically gifted dribbler. Even Salah isn't that, but the things he is good at are his technical ability on the move, a powerful, relentless runner, and is effective scoring and assisting, even tho he can always improve.
Those are his strengths. Diaz was his comp. and we all know how it brought the best out of both players.
On the contrary, this season, Slot told everyone Gakpo has no comp. at all. The manager did that, something which has caused him to play every game, and it's like he is running in quicksand and doesn't seem to know what to do, as you can see he is often caught in two minds, hence, decision-making is erratic. The guy has regressed under this manager this season and that much is clear, compared to the last couple of years, imo.
All the above (as well as everything else going on with the rest of the team collectively) is all on the manager, imo.
30 Mar 2026 12:37:32
If you are in a maze, you don't keep walking into the same dead end. Gakpo does every game, you can read Gakpo like a book: cut in on his right, curl the ball towards the goal, and the same end product. One might go in now and again.
30 Mar 2026 12:48:50
I am happy to give him 1 more season, but still feel if certain players become available, we use him as a way of financing. I agree, judging this year is harsh, but I think you can still take thing upon yourself to improve your own decision making.
30 Mar 2026 13:52:38
Gakpo is a good player to finish a move. He is a bad player to be involved in the middle. His tendency is to slow play down and give the other team options.
He should basically be glued to the post on his side of the pitch.
It's where he is most effective. He's this era's Dirk Kuyt. Great work rate, good tracking back, but don't give him creative duties because that's not his forte.
30 Mar 2026 14:39:57
No problem with rotating Gakpo with someone new. Problem with Gordon being that someone.
30 Mar 2026 15:15:31
Agreed, I don't think Gordon is the answer, ArAy.
30 Mar 2026 17:50:22
@albeydered, I get that, however, Gakpo knew what he was doing and didn't have these issues last season esp. since he knew Diaz was his comp. So he had to really raise his game, which he did. Also, Gakpo showed he could go inside, outside, bully fullback esp. in the air, and had a left foot that could actually cross the ball.
This season, he can't even do any of those things right cos the manager is always on the team's back to keep possession and is not allowing Gakpo to express himself like last season, something the whole team is suffering from btw. Again, all of that is on the manager.
30 Mar 2026 17:58:38
Neither do I, ArAy.
30 Mar 2026 18:40:45
If Anthony Gordon is the answer, what is the question!! Not even close to being good enough. Worse than Macca for diving, and surely much better options out there.
30 Mar 2026 08:01:02
Hey ed001 what do you make of carra top 10 list for Liverpool players. Am I going mad or was that a decent list. The outrage it caused is unbelievable. I think it was a decent list. I would have mo in top5 but there not much in it not at all.
{Ed001's Note - I have no idea what you are talking about sorry.}
30 Mar 2026 09:38:51
Carra made a top 10 players in LFC history.
10. Ian Callaghan
9. Kevin Keegan
8. Virgil Van Dijk
7. Alan Hansen
6. Mohamed Salah
5. Ian Rush
4. John Barnes
3. Graeme Souness
2. Kenny Dalglish
1. Steven Gerrard.
{Ed001's Note - he put his best mate top, is that the controversy? Because it is clear that Gerrard is nowhere near Dalglish and seems a bit harsh to leave Keegan down in 9th. I can understand no Liddell, as so few people are left who saw him play. It doesn't really seem all that controversial though.}
30 Mar 2026 10:05:36
Nothing wrong with the list. I'd just swap 1 and 2 round personally.
30 Mar 2026 10:06:36
So difficult to rank these players.
All I will say is Dalglish is number 1.
The rest are debatable.
30 Mar 2026 10:11:07
King Kenny or day long no debate.
30 Mar 2026 10:13:26
Might have throw Phil Neal in there somehow.
30 Mar 2026 10:33:43
So difficult to choose a top ten?
It's a good list but if you put Emlyn in there or Tommy Smith & Roger Hunt, I don't suppose there would be many complaints.
30 Mar 2026 10:39:09
Nowhere near is a throw away comment. Gerrard will forever be known as a legend of the game. That earns respect. Gerrard imo is Liverpool's greatest ever player. I'd accept King Kenny as no 1, but to say nowhere near, that's simply not true. Gerrard was a wonderful footballer.
{Ed001's Note - he was, but Kenny was a lot better than anyone else that has ever played for us.}
30 Mar 2026 10:39:34
I'm no fan of Carragher but it's his top ten. Do I agree with it, no, but it's his opinion and he's welcome to it.
30 Mar 2026 10:49:08
Think everyone would agree with at least 8 on this list, maybe the placing gets moved around a bit, but if Callaghan is on there, then Hunt, Liddell have a good shout as well, then we have Lawrenson, Neal, Clemence etc, but very very hard to pick an all-time top 10.
30 Mar 2026 11:09:50
Just for fun I asked AI to rank the top ten.
1. Kenny Dalglish
- Peer recognition: Multiple PFA awards, Ballon d'Or runner-up.
- Trophies: 3 European Cups, 6 League titles.
- Why #1: Elite individually and central to Liverpool's most dominant era.
---
2. Steven Gerrard
- Peer recognition: PFA Players' Player of the Year (2006), Ballon d'Or 3rd place.
- Trophies: Champions League, FA Cups, UEFA Cup.
- Why: One of the most respected players ever by fellow pros.
---
3. Mohamed Salah
- Peer recognition: 2x PFA Players' Player of the Year.
- Trophies: Premier League, Champions League, multiple domestic cups.
- Why: Modern-era dominance + consistent elite-level recognition.
---
4. Ian Rush
- Peer recognition: PFA awards.
- Trophies: 2 European Cups, 5 League titles.
- Why: Liverpool's all-time top scorer + huge trophy haul.
---
5. John Barnes
- Peer recognition: 2x PFA Players' Player of the Year.
- Trophies: 2 League titles, FA Cups.
- Why: One of the most skillful and respected players of his era.
---
6. Virgil van Dijk
- Peer recognition: PFA Players' Player of the Year (2019).
- Trophies: Champions League, Premier League.
- Why: One of the highest-rated defenders ever by fellow players.
---
7. Graeme Souness
- Peer recognition: Highly rated by peers, multiple team-of-the-year inclusions.
- Trophies: 3 European Cups, 5 League titles.
- Why: Dominant midfield general in a golden era.
---
8. Kevin Keegan
- Peer recognition: Ballon d'Or winner (twice, though after leaving Liverpool).
- Trophies: 3 League titles, European Cup.
- Why: Elite individual recognition + major success with Liverpool.
---
9. Alisson Becker
- Peer recognition: Best FIFA Goalkeeper, Yashin Trophy.
- Trophies: Champions League, Premier League.
- Why: Widely regarded by peers as the world's best at his peak.
---
10. Luis Suarez
- Peer recognition: PFA Players' Player of the Year (2014).
- Trophies: Limited at Liverpool.
- Why: Exceptional individual peak, even with fewer trophies.
30 Mar 2026 11:11:27
No Fowler either.
30 Mar 2026 11:16:47
No I ed001 the outcry is because he has salah on 6th and that created a storm on some social media so much so it resulted in salah posting a pic of his accolades.
Yes kenny is no1, like automatic no1, on any Liverpool legend list. Its not just the achievements (which alone warrant his place). Its how much he did for the club and city after the tragedy. None of the others can be considered an off pitch legend which cements king as the no1 forever.
{Ed001's Note - I am not sure any of the rest are worth arguing about, it is really down to personal opinion. I wouldn't really bother arguing about him deciding to go with Stevie, as Carra was a boyhood toffee, so won't really have grown up with the love of the King that a red will have.}
30 Mar 2026 12:07:45
"He put his best mate top, is that the controversy?"
Not really.
30 Mar 2026 13:46:39
Oh that's a pretty valid point, if he grew up as a toffee he probs hated Kenny. ?
{Ed025's Note - dont tar every Evertonian with the same brush Cafu, i thought Kenny was one of the best players i have ever seen mate..
30 Mar 2026 14:02:37
@Grumpy, you putting Virgil on your list but not Hansen. Hansen should be spoken about in the same breath as Maldini, that's how good he was.
30 Mar 2026 14:36:40
I have no problem with Callaghan being on the list if you are giving "longevity" more weight than the other factors like football skills, leadership, dedication to the club and winning titles.
I'd agree with Salah at #3 or #4.
Curious that no goalkeepers are in the top 10. Clemence and Alisson were/are crucial players of their time, in the team.
30 Mar 2026 14:13:36
You're a different case Ed025. We have always known that you're a closet red ;)
{Ed025's Note - im just a football fan Drac, i will tell you if a player is good or bad mate and it matters not a jot if they are red or blue, but i must tell you that closet has an unbreakable lock on it.. :)
30 Mar 2026 14:56:27
The thing is those of us who have been around long enough could probably make 10 lists, if not more, we have been so lucky to have loads of great players over the years.
30 Mar 2026 17:40:33
When I saw Carras clip online the only issue was that he put Salah high on Premier League greats, but lower in Liverpool greats. I might be wrong, but I think he put Kenny above Gerrard. It's all about opinion. Personally, I think Clemence was our greatest goalkeeper, but I'm sure people will disagree.
30 Mar 2026 17:58:08
@Silent knight, re: Clemens, I was telling my son that, as much as I think Ali is the greatest GK I have ever seen (hence, the best at LFC), I also told him that, as I did not see Clemence play, there are those like you who could argue that he was better than Ali.
And, frankly, they would have more than an argument for this take cos, well, they saw both of them play.
30 Mar 2026 18:31:51
Everybody's list will be different, it's subjective, I am sure Slot will have Gakpo in his top ten.
30 Mar 2026 19:10:23
I think Carra chats wham most of the time and he's clearly got agendas. But I agree with his top three and Gerrard as number one. The most complete player for me and we have been in the bottom half of the table at times if it wasn't for him.
30 Mar 2026 22:40:09
@johnzandt, I asked AI the question, it's not my top ten. Hansen would be in my top 5 easily. Made defending look like a walk in the park. That man was pure class and read the game better than anyone I have ever watched.
30 Mar 2026 23:03:50
Everyone's list will be different, it's Carra's opinion, and he's entitled to express it.
31 Mar 2026 06:12:11
No Bobby dazzler. ?
30 Mar 2026 23:22:00
I believe Ed025 is purple, more on the blueish side but purple nonetheless. He definitely wants Everton to win the derby, but if Liverpool wins the PL or CL, he'll be as happy as anyone if for no other reason Merseyside wins. He's a throwback without question and more need to be that way. Too much tribalism these days.
{Ed025's Note - i will be celebrating if Liverpool win the CL or even the FA cup Stone as always have done, i dont know if that makes me a Merseyside super fan or a bit of a plonky though mate.. :)
31 Mar 2026 10:40:27
No controversy in my book. Gerrard is my top as well. Might have been different had I seen Dalglish play, but I didn't, but still recognise him as a legend of the game. The problem is we were so bad for so long most LFC fans today won't have watched 7 out of those 10 play, myself included.
30 Mar 2026 07:40:02
Gordon on the left.
Diomande on the right.
Gertruida to cover RB and CB.
Sadiki in midfield to replace MacAllister.
Gravenberch to drop deeper as he did last season.
Isak to have an injury free season.
Ed001 is that a title challenging team in your opinion if added to the existing squad?
I know you won't be interested in the costs below but they are my take on what it would cost to attain those players?
Rough guide prices below:
Gordon £70m
Sadiki £60m
Diomande £70m
Gertruida £20m
Total £220m
Sell:
Gakpo £50m
MacAllister £75m
Jones £40m
Elliott £25m
Total £190m.
{Ed001's Note - I am not convinced Gordon is anywhere near the level of a title chasing team. I don't understand why everyone is so desperate to sell Gakpo either, he is a victim of the set up as much as anyone.}
30 Mar 2026 09:27:06
Totally agree with Ed001. Slot can't get a performance out of most players and Gakpo is so badly affected by Slots poor decisions. Think new manager and let them have the input on who comes and goes so we get the players that are needed for whoever the next manager is
30 Mar 2026 09:41:02
Gakpo, I find it too predictable. He isn't utilising overlaps made by Kerkez, but, tbf, Kerkez doesn't help himself with 90% of crosses hitting the first man.
Gakpo, like Jones, takes too many touches, especially since we all know he's cutting in.
Just give it back to Wirtz and let him do his magic instead of faking left, cutting in right after 2 touch and shooting against the cb's legs.
{Ed001's Note - I agree, he is not perfect, but a top coach should be able to fix his issues. He has regressed badly under Slot.}
30 Mar 2026 09:59:54
I personally don't want Gordon in this team, nowhere near the level required if we want to class ourselves as one of the top teams in Europe. And he would cost us a lot of money trying to buy from Newcastle, really don't see him as a player who delivers consistently.
30 Mar 2026 10:09:24
It's a great point by Ed001.
Apparently only Dom, Jones and Gakpo are responsible for their own performances, the rest of the team is hampered by Slot's tactics.
We need to be a bit more consistent than that.
{Ed001's Note - it does feel that way Ron.}
30 Mar 2026 11:27:32
Just playing devil's advocate.
Wirtz gets a free pass on struggling this year because of tactics and the rest of the team underperforming. But, Gakpo, who had a quality year last year and has been generally good since joining, gets hung, drawn and quartered?
I'm not bashing Wirtz btw, I love him as a player.
There's just a double standard.
30 Mar 2026 11:45:41
Gordon with Gakpo could be a top rotational partnership for a title chasing team, much like how Diaz and Gakpo were.
30 Mar 2026 11:56:07
Those in their first season get a pass from me, especially new league, new country, new culture. So Wirtz gets a pass.
Isak - injured.
Kerkez - less of a pass.
Just goes to show how good Hugo has been even though he has had his dips in form.
He's been our best signing this season. Great potential for the future.
30 Mar 2026 12:22:49
Indeed, Coulred. I mentioned it on here a while ago. Everyone gives Gakpo all types of stick and sometimes, it is warranted. However, no one can tell me he has become this terrible overnight.
In the last 2 years under Klopp, and you guessed it, Slot, Gakpo has performed very well. Diaz was his comp. last season and we all know how it brought the best out of both players. Gakpo is not as bad as he looks now cos we have seen him perform better in the past.
He may not be the most technically gifted dribbler. Even Salah isn't that, but the things he is good at are his technical ability on the move, a powerful, relentless runner, and is effective scoring and assisting, even tho he can always improve.
Those are his strengths. Diaz was his comp. and we all know how it brought the best out of both players.
On the contrary, this season, Slot told everyone Gakpo has no comp. at all. The manager did that, something which has caused him to play every game, and it's like he is running in quicksand and doesn't seem to know what to do, as you can see he is often caught in two minds, hence, decision-making is erratic. The guy has regressed under this manager this season and that much is clear, compared to the last couple of years, imo.
All the above (as well as everything else going on with the rest of the team collectively) is all on the manager, imo.
30 Mar 2026 12:37:32
If you are in a maze, you don't keep walking into the same dead end. Gakpo does every game, you can read Gakpo like a book: cut in on his right, curl the ball towards the goal, and the same end product. One might go in now and again.
30 Mar 2026 12:48:50
I am happy to give him 1 more season, but still feel if certain players become available, we use him as a way of financing. I agree, judging this year is harsh, but I think you can still take thing upon yourself to improve your own decision making.
30 Mar 2026 13:52:38
Gakpo is a good player to finish a move. He is a bad player to be involved in the middle. His tendency is to slow play down and give the other team options.
He should basically be glued to the post on his side of the pitch.
It's where he is most effective. He's this era's Dirk Kuyt. Great work rate, good tracking back, but don't give him creative duties because that's not his forte.
30 Mar 2026 14:39:57
No problem with rotating Gakpo with someone new. Problem with Gordon being that someone.
30 Mar 2026 15:15:31
Agreed, I don't think Gordon is the answer, ArAy.
30 Mar 2026 17:50:22
@albeydered, I get that, however, Gakpo knew what he was doing and didn't have these issues last season esp. since he knew Diaz was his comp. So he had to really raise his game, which he did. Also, Gakpo showed he could go inside, outside, bully fullback esp. in the air, and had a left foot that could actually cross the ball.
This season, he can't even do any of those things right cos the manager is always on the team's back to keep possession and is not allowing Gakpo to express himself like last season, something the whole team is suffering from btw. Again, all of that is on the manager.
30 Mar 2026 17:58:38
Neither do I, ArAy.
30 Mar 2026 18:40:45
If Anthony Gordon is the answer, what is the question!! Not even close to being good enough. Worse than Macca for diving, and surely much better options out there.
29 Mar 2026
29 Mar 2026 18:53:16
Cheers for the replies ED001, would the titles go to the 2nd place team or just have no champions on them years
{Ed001's Note - just be stripped.}
29 Mar 2026
29 Mar 2026 18:53:16
Cheers for the replies ED001, would the titles go to the 2nd place team or just have no champions on them years
{Ed001's Note - just be stripped.}
29 Mar 2026
29 Mar 2026 17:21:27
ED001, Fair play to Chelsea, they done all what was asked of them and still got a big fine, what do you think will or should happen to Citeh.I can't see what everyone is hoping for, only because of how they would fight tooth n nail over every charge and I don't think whoever runs the prem league are up for the fight
{Ed001's Note - they should be stripped of all titles, other than that, I think they deserve at least one relegation.}
29 Mar 2026
29 Mar 2026 17:21:27
ED001, Fair play to Chelsea, they done all what was asked of them and still got a big fine, what do you think will or should happen to Citeh.I can't see what everyone is hoping for, only because of how they would fight tooth n nail over every charge and I don't think whoever runs the prem league are up for the fight
{Ed001's Note - they should be stripped of all titles, other than that, I think they deserve at least one relegation.}
29 Mar 2026
29 Mar 2026 15:50:50
My point was not to have a go at Chelsea or even Citeh, it was to have a go at the lilly livered prem league, they done Everton n Forest quickly.but because Chelsea n Citeh are mega bucked with lawyers everywhere, they could fight anything for however long if they wanted, costing the prem league 10s of millions in legal fees.So ED001 since you seem to know all about it, do you think the punishment to Chelsea was adequate because they complied or do you think they should have been let off because it was a different owner group to who owns them now
{Ed001's Note - Chelsea didn't fight it, it took time because there were years of accounts to go through. The punishment was probably about right, they did everything right under the new owners so anything worse would have been very harsh and not encouraged others to come forward in future.}
29 Mar 2026
29 Mar 2026 15:50:50
My point was not to have a go at Chelsea or even Citeh, it was to have a go at the lilly livered prem league, they done Everton n Forest quickly.but because Chelsea n Citeh are mega bucked with lawyers everywhere, they could fight anything for however long if they wanted, costing the prem league 10s of millions in legal fees.So ED001 since you seem to know all about it, do you think the punishment to Chelsea was adequate because they complied or do you think they should have been let off because it was a different owner group to who owns them now
{Ed001's Note - Chelsea didn't fight it, it took time because there were years of accounts to go through. The punishment was probably about right, they did everything right under the new owners so anything worse would have been very harsh and not encouraged others to come forward in future.}
29 Mar 2026
29 Mar 2026 13:30:24
That may very well be the case, Dracred, but every other club not named Chelsea would have a very good argument for the punishments being harsher. They signed a fair few top players in that period that got them a considerable amount of success and points at the expense of everybody else in the league.
What's to stop any other team doing the same thing and then reporting it themselves a few years down the line? (Granted they would have to sell the team to somebody else before they report it haha).
{Ed001's Note - no they haven't. That is just ignorant nonsense. No other club has a good argument for it being harsher. They might whine like the fans do, but there is no good argument for anything, just petty whining.}
29 Mar 2026
29 Mar 2026 12:55:05
Everton n Forest got pts deducted because let's face it, they haven't got the money like Citeh Chelsea to fight it. If Chelsea would have got banned or demoted they would have just done what Citeh have done n dragged it through the courts for years, but they'll take the fine with glee n that's all I can see happening to Citeh.
{Ed001's Note - Chelsea were not given points as they self-reported and helped with the investigation. If they had not reported it, no one would ever have known about it. They also turned over everything to the FA and Premier League to go through, while Citeh tried to be obstructive and block access to their files, even though all clubs sign a contract when they join the Premier League which agrees to give free access to the Prem and FA to their books.
It is two totally different cases. Chelsea was all done under Abramovich, while Citeh are being investigated because of what has happened under the current owner. Can people stop spouting ignorant nonsense and whining about it without actually having a bloody clue. It is so tedious reading all the whinging about nothing.}