12 Jul 2016 07:56:07
With us bringing in a few players already, and personally I feel we have done a good job so far. Who would you most like to see being brought in now (left back aside) and a realistic target?
No need to think that we have enough player, or that we have enough cover for that possition. Who do you feel would improve our starting 11 or team enough?
For me, I'd like to see Lacarzette.

1.) 12 Jul 2016
12 Jul 2016 08:03:24
Just a really top right back.

Srna, Juanfran, Azpilicueta etc.

With Karius, Matip and Chilwell we will have improved the entire back line (which was our weakest area by far) except right back.

Clyne is average at best, Flanno is still not back to his 13/ 14 form, and Randall isn't great. I would've just had Gomez but apparently he is seen as centre back cover.

2.) 12 Jul 2016
12 Jul 2016 08:38:06
What was flanno lb form of 2013/ 14 . He's average . He was fortunate that the side was a good side then . Clyne was a superb outlet for us last season down the right . The few times he didn't play we was found out down he's side . U mention chilwell and that's the back line sorted. Him n matip ain't kicked a ball in premier lge . Ffffs.

3.) 12 Jul 2016
12 Jul 2016 09:30:50
Flanno needs a run of games, before being deemed average.

4.) 12 Jul 2016
12 Jul 2016 10:00:08
Dario Srna turns 55 later this year doesn't he?

5.) 12 Jul 2016
12 Jul 2016 10:07:05
Flanno doesn't have the pace to get up and down the pitch . He's akin to what carragher was like but not as good . He's not going to get much time i'd imagine . He's ability is average on the ball . No bad at a pass .

{Ed001's Note - he was excellent on the ball when he had a run of games. I really do not know why there is this myth persisting that Flanno is not good on the ball. It is the only reason he was not let go a long time ago, because he was good enough on the ball to make up for his lack of athleticism. Anyone suggesting otherwise simply does not have a clue, as that is the assessment of his abilities by those who work with him. It was his ability on the ball which led the club to work on converting him into a defensive midfielder, just before he got a break at full back due to injuries. This is a ridiculous argument, only perpetuated by ignorant people who can't see past the fact that he is a Scouser and try and make out that is why he is liked. There are a lot of Scousers in every academy year, but no one is calling for them to get a game, but somehow people believe Flanno is only liked because he is a Scouser.}

6.) 12 Jul 2016
12 Jul 2016 10:33:16
sorry I disagree . I'll come back to this at the end of season . See what the appearance tally is . Hopefully he is injury free .

{Ed001's Note - what the hell has appearance tally got to do with it? The lad had a very serious injury that can end a career, he might never get back to his best. That does not mean he has no ability if he doesn't get games, it means he has been unable to recover properly. What happened to knowledgeable Liverpool fans?}

7.) 12 Jul 2016
12 Jul 2016 10:36:33
Ed001 what's the latest on Flanno's road to recovery? Do you think he is ready to make an impact in the first team squad? I love him as a player and would love to see him back to his best. I will never forget the look on his face when he scored that absolute screamer against Tottenham (I think? ) a few seasons back.

Red Sandman.

{Ed001's Note - he came back and got through on sheer adrenalin, impressed enough in reserve football to be thrown straight into the first team, but then struggled. I fear he will not make it back to his best and will end up being moved on to be honest. One thing with Flanno, he will give it everything to make it, so I wouldn't write him off just yet.}

8.) 12 Jul 2016
12 Jul 2016 10:52:17
I'm with Ed on this one Flanno was absolutley immense when he broke through, solid in a tackle, good positional sense, very good on the ball and a never say die attitude that made him stand out even more. That kind of attitude is what we need and something some of our players lack!

I'm worried that he may never get back to his best but as ed said don't right him off because he has the mentallity and desire to push himself back to the top! I for one hope the lad does get back to his best because i love him and i think he's brilliant for the team!

9.) 12 Jul 2016
12 Jul 2016 11:07:58
Srna is 34 and still one of the best right backs around (although that isn'tdifficult in todays game) . I'd much rather have him for a season or two than Clyne. Long term, you have to hope that Flanagan or Randall will be good enough but if not, you look for a long term replacement over the next couple of years rather than rushing into signing an average player like Trippier or Chambers ala Spurs and Arsenal.

There just isn't any good young right backs around who are attainable for us right now so it's better to wait than commit a large fee and contract to a player we're not confident about.

Srna would be an excellent short term option for me though. He still has plenty of pace and power despite his age, but more importantly he is lethal going forward and solid defensively. He can hit a free kick as well which we are lacking. Most importantly though, he is a leader. Something we are set to lose in Kolo Toure.

Just my opinion though lads, fair enough if people disagree.

10.) 12 Jul 2016
12 Jul 2016 11:06:52
Hey Ed,
I massively agree with you on this regarding Flanno. Please correct me if I'm wrong but I'm certain I heard Flanno had been put on a weight training/ athletisism program by the coaching staf at the back end of last year (similar to Origi) .
One note though, I don't get the obsession with full backs having to attack, surely that is what the attacking players are for? Yes you need an outlet, same as wingers must track but predominately a full back needs to defend. Personally I'd prefer two flannos to two full backs who constantly fly up the wing. It's a game of opinions this is mine.
All I'll say is, jamie carragher at left back - not what I'd call attacking however defensively at the time we were excellent.

{Ed001's Note - you are correct, they are working on him to improve that aspect of his game. And I am in total agreement regarding fullbacks, there are so few that are good enough in attack to warrant putting up with defensive deficiencies, but somehow they are all now expected to be Dani Alves.}

11.) 12 Jul 2016
12 Jul 2016 11:18:07
Flanno was solid against Tranmere.

Looked fit and ready to go.

Its amazing how so much time is given to Sturridge for his injuries etc and yet your all going to write Flanno off. If it was me I would offer him a ten year 15k a week deal, and if nothing works out for his playing game then move him into coaching, his attitude is second to none, if he can't make it in the game then he will have that fire to make it as a coach and players who didn't make it usually make excellent coaches.

Give the lad a break. Even if hw just makes 15/ 20 appearances next year at lb and rb covering I don't mind and would much rather have him than someone serving the exact same purpose but not someone who idolises the club with ever part of himself.

Get some support for the lad and watch some of his games his passing is f**king top notch.

Hence everyone clamouring for him to be tried at dm.

12.) 12 Jul 2016
12 Jul 2016 13:01:30
Edd001 knowledge Liverpool fans?
Flannaghan was excellent when he was in form and fit. He's a far better defender than Clyne.

{Ed001's Note - we used to be known for it, nowadays that seems to have gone.}

13.) 12 Jul 2016
12 Jul 2016 13:14:22
I really don't know how could someone watching the game says clyne is a good rb. Yes he gets into those positions 10 times a game and what's the outcome- same. He loses the ball or a very bad cross or a pass. And before u guys come up and say "atleast he gets into that position" he does that because of the game we play where the fb are the main source of width. His crosses are poor, how many assist he had compared to amount of crosses or pass into the 6 yard box? . Just imagine if we had a good crosser of the ball like finan that we will have more goals from the right.
Everyone feels he is a good rb because they fail to see anything beyond the pace and running he bring to the team. that's the same senario with Skrtel he goes into last ditched takles and everyone feels he is the best cb. Where as he is crap that's why he has to tackle at the last min.

14.) 12 Jul 2016
12 Jul 2016 18:05:47
Agree with you crazy horse been saying it for months his play going forward is just horrific never looks up, always loses the ball or pings an aimless cross into the middle. Below average defensively and woeful going forward - if Flanno doesn't recover (and I hope he does) then it is an area that needs addressing. By who I have no idea - that right-back at Monaco is highly rated no? Ain't ever seen him play just know people say he is good, I can't even remember his name. Fabinho maybe?

15.) 12 Jul 2016
12 Jul 2016 18:05:47
Agree with you crazy horse been saying it for months his play going forward is just horrific never looks up, always loses the ball or pings an aimless cross into the middle. Below average defensively and woeful going forward - if Flanno doesn't recover (and I hope he does) then it is an area that needs addressing. By who I have no idea - that right-back at Monaco is highly rated no? Ain't ever seen him play just know people say he is good, I can't even remember his name. Fabinho maybe?

16.) 12 Jul 2016
12 Jul 2016 23:05:24
Ed is on the money regarding Flanno. I remember his debut under KK vs City of all teams. The boy had a blinder and seemed to not have to break a sweat vs Silva, Tevez, Toure and the like. He is a very intelligent player and tho not the most athletic, his sense of anticipation and good ability on the ball allowed him to thrive in his debut and in 13/ 14 when he was so good, he made the England team. You don`t have good ability on the ball because great players are around you. That is nonsense. it`s either you are good on the ball or you`re not. Flanno is, Clyne isn`t. Clyne is a good athlete BUT good athletes don`t make good player. See England fullbacks Rose and Walker at the Euros, awful on the ball, poor positioning, poor end product BUT great athletes. I hope he makes it here BUT as Ed said, that injury may have devastated him and may never be the player he was before.

17.) 13 Jul 2016
13 Jul 2016 00:14:00
Ed001- methinks the Internet has given a very loud voice to the weak of mind, hence the destruction of LFC fans being the most knowledgeable.

{Ed001's Note - good point.}