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11 Aug 2014 23:44:06
Hi, Ed's, any point of dreaming of Cavani signing? Thanks.
{Ed002's Note - http://tinyurl.com/op3yhgk}
Explains a few of my near-death-experiences.
12 Aug 2014 10:32:14
HA HA. HARSH? So I take it the answer is no?
12 Aug 2014 16:18:43
Brilliant reply Ed002!
11 Aug 2014 23:14:05
Hi eds have we held discussions with Eto'o reps?
{Ed002's Note - I have been travelling today so I don't know if Liverpool are talking to him or his folk or not. Obviously if the ground is accessible it has to be a viable option.}
Yeah we can ask occupational health to go and fit some rails up the steps and some easy access baths like they advertise in the back of the newspaper. He will definitely never walk alone
I think Eto'o would be a decent move in all honesty. Not the supporters or Liverpool's first choice (clearly) but if they feel like they have exhausted their options this window for an proven striker within reasonable or realistic price/wage combo then why not. it leaves us to perhaps address it at a later stage with a half or full season of proper consulting to target the striker best suited for us. Although I would like Borini to stay on and be given a chance if we do bring in Eto'o, neither he or Lambi are spring chickens.
In some funny and strange way, I wouldn`t mind Eto`o at all simply because IMO, we are in a position of "beggars cannot be choosers". We are reaching desperation stage and and any decent striker we go for leaves us with NO leverage during negotiations and we will get fleeced because we will look desperate. People want us to sign a striker ASAP but if you ask who, they cannot tell you about someone who is accessible to us RIGHT NOW. Falcao, Lavezzi, Reus, Cavani and maybe Bony AREN`T coming so get over it. If Eto`o is there and ready to play a role in helping us win (and also give Maureen the business when we play Chelsea which I would love), and doesn`t cost that much on a short-term deal, then take the chance. I`d rather have Eto`o, Studge and Lambert than Studge and Lambert. We cannot go into a season w/ only Studge and Lambert because we will be asking for trouble. We need a body who can score goals and Eto`o showed he could score goals last night (a tasty finish v Arsenal and a hatrick against Utd). If we want him, then pull the trigger and give him a good month to get him fit before the games start coming thick and fast. He will be a short-term solution until maybe Jan when we can revisit the issue. Just my honest opinion.
Honestly don't see how Eto'o is any better than the older striker named Lambert we already signed? Be a bit of a kick in the teeth of Rickie if we signed a guy on even higher wages who's even older than him.
I would play Borini over Eto all day, every day.
12 Aug 2014 08:17:19
Haych
Mate, exhausted?. We had litreally 2 months to being in a LB and Top quality Striker. Its completly different from the Torres situation.
So, Ed. In your opinion, is sarcasm the lowest form of wit or the most intelligent? lol
{Ed002's Note - I don't know what sarcasm is.}
11 Aug 2014 23:11:10
I've got a few question which I hope you guys could help me with.
Me my partner my little brother and mum (She's driving and she can't resist men in shorts)
Where planning to head up to Liverpool for the Chelsea game, 8TH of November.
I was just wondering which is the best way to obtain tickets and when would they be on sale.
I know you won't be able too know exact dates but from previous sales I was just wondering if any one knows.
Yes. This is my first Game and visit too Anfield.
But I'm just as much as a fan than the rest.
I did go too Liverpool on NYE (the one just gone)
But had too many drinks the night before and slept through too only catch the second half on my phone. (Devastated)
Btw I'm 22 so I've still got plenty of time to go.
Tickets have sold out and you will have to buy off touts. For 4 people this will cost you a fortune for such a high profile game. Your better off waiting for next phase of ticket releases later this year (along with the rest of us!) as everyone I know missed out on tickets this half of the season and it is being raised by the supporters club when they meet with the club later this month.
Really wouldn't hold your breath on getting a ticket for the Chelsea match unless you have very deep pockets and are willing to pay a fortune from a tout. Expecting to get a ticket for any of the big games at Anfield is overly optimistic. Set your sights lower for your first game mate, you'll have more chance of it becoming reality.
11 Aug 2014 23:01:55
Rumours around about LFC now looking to bid for Rojo as the boring Moreno saga is dragging on. The publicity shy Spanish Dave Whelan says deals nowhere near.
Is the Rojo interest genuine? Is it just stirring up an option so Sevilla fold and accept our offer, as it seems no one else in Europe is interested in Moreno?
Personally I would prefer rojo to come. A full international with a good world cup behind him.
Baz
12 Aug 2014 09:15:41
Are you kidding about Rojo? He's awful, Liverpool won't buy him. Had a good 45 minutes in the World Cup, that's all.
11 Aug 2014 22:57:42
siiiiggh, really hope Liverpool aren't in for eto . I understand d need for a striker . but he's a mercenary and about 40
{Ed002's Note - A little nearer 46.}
You find me another 46 year old who scored a hatrick vs united and is as quick as eto'O then I'll be very suprised!
{Ed002's Note - Obviously if the ground is accessible it has to be a viable option.}
11 Aug 2014 23:48:04
Joking aside, how old is he Really. There must be a record of his first games for u21s etc?
He is actually 982.
He made his debut at "the Battle of" Stamford Bridge in an international between England and Norway in 1066.
His performance was described as deadly, especially his speed and agressive style.
Maybe we could chop a leg off and count the rings?
12 Aug 2014 01:59:14
No need to chop a leg off just count the wrinkles on his forehead
Well you have to remember that the was 985 when he last starred as Yoda in the final Star Wars film.
12 Aug 2014 08:13:55
Ed002, You think Eto is 46, how old is Didier Drogba? Eto'o still scores more goals than even strikers younger than him.
{Ed002's Note - Eto'o is now 47.}
11 Aug 2014 22:25:21
For a 4th striker can't we go for wickham at Sunderland reckon given chance and experience could turn out to be a bargain
Enough with the Wickham lark. He's bleedin useless! End of.
Nope he is average and hasn't made it on two occasions in the prem or the championship. Set your sites higher pal
12 Aug 2014 09:37:00
TB8
4th Choice?. Mate We only have one striker with us. We are talking about a partner for Sturridge.
11 Aug 2014 21:20:00
Hi to all the EDS and fellow REDS
Need a striker!
Really?
Yes, really!
Stating the obvious?
Yes, want to make sure transfer committee hear me.
So much nonsense is printed out there, don't know who to believe. Moreno, Lavazzi, Cavani, Bony!
Please Brendan, do the deals and let us get on with the season. But, please, please, we don't need another defender, don't you think?
In Brendan we trust,
YNWA
P.S.
Interesting all experts (except Cara) have us finishing 5th, just can't wait for us rubbing their noses in it, AGAIN! Mind you, it's only an opinion, so let's not get too upset!
11 Aug 2014 23:37:10
I wonder did most of these experts predict utd to win the league last year .and as Brendan said we weren't even in the conversation last year, looks like they are saying we had no European football last year plus we had one of the best players in the world which is a valid argument .I will be more confident if we bring in a good striker that falcao loan sounds good let's get him send Ian asap.
11 Aug 2014 21:05:48
Cavani rumors are heating up again eds. Apparently positive talks were held with Cavani's representative over the weekend and they are meeting tomorrow to discuss a bid being made. Are you aware of this, can you conform or have you more information? Do you think a deal is possible?
{Ed002's Note - I have dealt with this previously.}
Cavani is overrated and overpaid, period!
11 Aug 2014 21:20:54
Really looking forward to the game on Sunday; hoping we come out of the blocks quickly and show the pundits who are writing our top 4 chances off already that they're wrong not to consider us.
Players out:
Hoping Assadi now takes Stoke's offer as they've gone for someone else; it would suit all parties.
I'm surprised no one has come in for Coates; neither Italian or a new promoted team; all be it friendlies he has looked more assured than he did (aka against Oldham).
Not sure what will happen with Borini; he could ask for a £5m release clause if relegated with Sunderland. I just don't see him outing our wingers or scoring enough for us as a main striker - happy to be proved wrong though.
In some ways I'm hoping we can get a decent fee for Skrtel; that ship may have sailed though; his transfer fee would help towards a new striker though.
I'm happy with the squad; and can see we are there or thereabouts not just for this season but future ones as well (still need that Striker and left Back though - but still 3 weeks to the window closes).
Think it's a shame to want rid of Assidi and Borini when we are looking at wingers and strikers. We have two who've proven last season they can both score and assist in the prem. They've never been given the chance and were both bought by the current manager?
{Ed002's Note - Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't.}
Sorry ECD but I think everyone here believes Assaidi's home lies elsewhere, if you look at our squad that explains why. However in the case of Borini I agree, personally I would much rather he get a chance as our second striker than Eto'o, although I am not so sure of the legitimacy of the link.
12 Aug 2014 09:34:32
Ed002 has knocked it on the head; I do not dislike either player it just doesn't always work out (see Paletta - Argentinian defender looked awful for us but played for Italy in the world cup).
Assidi has too many players infront of him so will not get game time - for both sakes why keep him.
Borini was an italian international when he joined; seems to play for us and then get injured. I love his commitment and workrate as well as his movement but I just don't see it working out. Who knows he may join Sunderland and with regular game time get back in the Italian squad and fair play to hm if that happens.
We can't stockpile players and IMO we are overloaded with C Defenders and people who can play in the A Midfield role that Borini would occupy more than as a striker.
Paletta may have played for Italy in the World Cup but still looked bloody awful. I think him playing for Italy said more about the poor state of Italian football, than Liverpool's judgement on whether a player is good enough or not!
11 Aug 2014 20:32:56
Ricky lambert scored two goals in a 2-1 behind doors friendly today against burnley, apparently Ibe could have scored 5 goals but his finishing let him down.
Looks like we have some potential there in Ibe . pretty sure the finishing will come
Happy for Lambo. `Hope this will help his confidence.
12 Aug 2014 07:40:12
Burnley actually beat Liverpool 2-0 in the most open behind closed doors friendly known to man.
11 Aug 2014 19:23:16
The more I think about what an esteemed regular poster (apologies, I forget who) said on this site at the weekend, the more I realise that Suarez has ALREADY been replaced. It makes perfect sense!
Suarez's replacement is. 'The Boy' Raheem.
This is why B-Rod has primarily bought midfield/winger cover.
The Boy will play in midfield until Studge gets injured/needs a rest, whereby The Boy will step up to lone striker. There are plenty of midfielders to fill the void. The same goes if Raheem needs a rest.
To play two up front there's Lambert.
11 Aug 2014 20:18:30
I can't remember too many 5 feet 7 inch main strikers down the years at Anfield . Older readers will remember Sammy Lee , perhaps we should have asked him to play centre forward .
Sturridge started 26 League games last season , he was substituted in 13 of them . We now have Champion's League as well , and we don't have Suarez to play centrally when Sturridge is absent .
Daniel Sturridge is a fantastic player , give him a break , sign another striker!
What is B-Rod and a studge?
Fowler and Owen weren't exactly big guys was they!
Fowler wasn't the biggest but he was strong as an ox and skillful.
I was going to say wasnt owen 5.8 but alan had all ready mentioned him but keegan was arround 5.8 too
Owen taller than Sterling, but not by much. I think he would be amazing running behind defenders, but he's much better when he can be in a more creative role, running with the ball across midfield w/ Coutinho.
We could play him there (if necessary) w/ Markovic, Coutinho, Lallana behind and I think it would work. Prefer Lambert or Borini w/ Coutinho behind and leave Sterling where he is.
Best possible squad (w/out injuries) played on Sunday. Lallana and Markovic will both stake a claim for regular first team football when fit, as will Allen, Sakho, Flanagan and possibly Borini.
11 Aug 2014 22:40:53
I have thought all along that BR is counting on Sterling scoring 20 goals this saxon, and there's nothing that says he won't. If you improve the defense (and really, it couldn't be much worse), losing a net 20 goals might not be a tremendous drop off from a results perspective. Isn't it funny that the same pundits who talked about how Luis never scored against the top 6 teams are now saying we don't have a chance without him?
King Kenny was similar
Studge just about passable, only because I think it's used in the squad, but B-Rod? Ffs let's not start that sh*t
Just Sussed why 4 disagrees to Fowler and Owen not being big guys. dopey, grumpy, sleepy and sneezy have just registered.
Not Liverpool related, maradonna was 5ft 4 and look how good he was!
You don't need height in your armoury to be a prem striker. Look at how raheem turned kompany inside out last year.
I don't remember Suarez scoring too many with his head anyway. It's not our style.
If you want tall we should resign Crouchy? Or Carroll?
12 Aug 2014 08:34:23
Was me mate, glad you agree.
And for the obvious comparison in current world football re: height, Messi is 5ft6.
Sign sammy lee, least he is younger than eto'o!
Height means nothing unless you play Sam Allardyce football!
11 Aug 2014 18:13:14
Eds I read on a site that Stoke were attempting to sign Yarmalenko for 8 million. It was from the express the article can you confirm whether this is roughly the region his club are willing to let him go for this summer?
Gotta say if he is available to Stoke for 8 million we should go for him and the strikerronlem is solved.
{Ed002's Note - Just ignore the money. and Yarmolenko is not a striker.}
11 Aug 2014 17:54:13
Struggle to see why people are suggesting we sell Lucas! He's the only out and out defensive midfielder we have. On too if this, if we play a tough opposition, I would think we may start with 3 deeper midfielders, for example gerrard can and hendo. That leaves only Allen to come on if Lucas goes. Lallana is a good player but doesn't play in the deeper role as well as the others. Furthermore, if one if the players got injured, we'd have no senior midfielders on the bench
Lucas is massively underestimated. In the 12 half yesterday there were numerous occasions where Dortmund had players running into the hole in front of the back four. Gerrard mght still be able to ping the ball about but he can't stop those kind of attacks. In the 2nd half when Lucaa came on the defence was barely troubled
11 Aug 2014 16:57:03
I can't believe this Moreno situation is still going on, it's getting ridiculous now. Surely if he is gon to join us after the supercup game to or row then why have his club come out and said there is no deal in place and he will remain with Sevilla. Ffs.
We should move onto someone else.
11 Aug 2014 17:20:58
There might be 1000 reasons for the president to come out and say this.
11 Aug 2014 18:20:57
Dez, if the player still wants to come, then we shouldn't let it go. As I said in an earlier post, we're buying the player, not the club or their president.
11 Aug 2014 16:53:08
I just wondered if BR has ever considered Dagger as a LB? I miss the days of seeing him do dangerous things with his awesome left foot and even if he is not going to be getting up and down in the same way as some players he would be dangerous in the last third putting balls in and he loves the club. I don't see why he can't adapt his game to fill a position we seem to be struggling to do.
Hi
Even I am a huge fan of agger but I don't think he has pace to play there my opinion but if he leaves I will feel very bad I will feel more bad than when Suarez left he is a true Liverpool player and a great human beings
Ynwa
I'd like to see him as a defensive midfield cover. He is defensively minded, can pick a pass, excellent reader of the game, and would be comfortable dropping between two centre halves playing 4-3-3
11 Aug 2014 20:21:40
I'm with everyone that feels agger has been loyal, loves Liverpool and has Been a great servant. But the truth is as much as it pains me to say it, he's slow, isn't a commanding presence and never lasts a full season. Granted he's graceful on the ball and has a sweet left foot but he'd never fit our style of play. I'm afraid the writing's been on the wall for ages
11 Aug 2014 23:04:03
He has been a loyal servant. He loves the club, and the club and fans love him. If he wants a move, he should get it. I wouldn't think any less of him.
12 Aug 2014 02:08:17
I agree stoneage would love to see him play the defensive midfield role would be perfect cover if we ever needed to shut up shop.
11 Aug 2014 15:50:44
Lpool v burnley at melwood today idea what score eds?
11 Aug 2014 17:45:19
We beat them2-1 I've heard Coates played DM
11 Aug 2014 17:47:20
We won 2-1
Jones, Kelly, Toure, Sakho, Enrique, Coates (played as DM), Can, Allen, Ibe, Lambert, Suso
I'm trying to picture it in my head. and. anyone got an Aspirin?
Seb would make a beast DM, 6'6 good on the ball, not that fast though but I know he only played there as our other midfielders played the day before.
11 Aug 2014 15:50:23
I am really happy with the fees we got our 2 centre backs for considering the market this year. Sakho @ £16.7m + Lovren @ £20m is still about £7m less than the fee City paid for Mangala and PSG paid for David Luiz (circa £44m).
Sakho was keeping Mangala out of the French team during the World Cup, being a year older (exactly a year as well, both being born on Feb 13th - spooky!) and half the price. Not bad.
Let's hope that Mangala will not keep Sakho out of the French squad now that he signed for ManC.
Is it just me or are the big team REALLY spending this window no one wants to be left behind do they.
11 Aug 2014 14:27:15
Well done slaphead. It may not be bang on the money but it does give a little insight to accountancy and how it works in football. I hope that the calculations are correct and FSG do see the tide turning in respect of previous losses incurred by the club. Onwards and upwards I hope.
Its an article from the Anfield Index, do you write for them slaphead? Good read. They do plenty of statistical based analysis, one of the most interesting football websites.
For the record once more it was not me that wrote it but from another Liverpool page and thought it would be good for everyone to read.
Well written SlapHead. Just take the credit mate everyone knows you wrote it
11 Aug 2014 13:44:09
Harry what are you eating for Breakfast lad? The quality of your posts has increased ten fold since your most recent change in identity!
Even a stopped clock tells the right time twice a day EMS ;-)
He is hiring a ghost writer!
11 Aug 2014 15:09:24
Adam
Thanks. lols. I have been adviced a spl menu from the Eds. Its reall good.
He has been in my company
11 Aug 2014 16:26:51
It is not Harry; it is actually one of Harry's multiple personalities you have encountered Adam.
Posts are making a lot of sense, I'd noticed it as well so happy reading Harry's posts now.
11 Aug 2014 13:36:26
Have to say am watching a clip on Coutinho vs BVB. He was terrific, but my fav has to be the Henderson goal. Excellent team play from the boys. can't wait to see what Lallana and Markovic will add. Its a scary thought for any opposition trust me. We look fierce and very sharp up front.
Even had my gooner/Manc guyz appreciating the goal.
I think DS was allowed to keep playing even after it out went so the ref could see how the move ends. What a cool finish from Hendo too.
Best of all Loved how evryone doesn't go off, alone to celebrate but acknowledges his team mates. Proper team spirit.
Well done BR (B-Rod) just had to add that in.
11 Aug 2014 12:42:50
Eds, surely this cannot be true?! The BBC are reporting that Premier League clubs will now start using Football Manager (yes, the game) to help recruit players. Kind of ironic after all the 'go back to playing your football manager game' posts!
I was under the assumption that the database 'not the actual game' was already pretty heavily used by scouts anyway?
11 Aug 2014 15:52:02
The database is pretty comprehensive to say the least.
The FM database is indeed extensive and very good - but it is not foolproof, anyone remember Freddy Adu?
It was all about Cherno Samba!
11 Aug 2014 13:22:36
I know there are still a number of fans who question the effectiveness Ian Ayre.
Well, let me give you a recent example. Sakho captained France in Brazil and was 23 when we bought him last year. We paid £18m.
Mangala couldn't even force his way into the French first 11 for Brazil 14, is also 23 years old and has just been bought for £32m by City.
Essentially, Ayre and his team have brought in 2 first choice defenders for only £6m more than City have paid for one.
I think Ayre does get unnecessary criticism. We have to work to a tight budget until we have continued success and participation the CL to help swell the coffers.
I'm happy with how we do business.
11 Aug 2014 14:26:31
Is that you Ian? ;0)
He also hasn't signed the left back we've all been craving
Lets not forget that when City go in for players, the price is always inflated. I think that Ayre in the past has wasted time in, for example, flying to Spain to finalise the Moreno deal 5/6 times this summer. Compared to a year ago, he has improved though.
Yeah fair play to that one and others. I'd say it's like 60/40 in favour of Ayre
Not bringing in a striker that first window for Rodgers. The Konoplaynka (however it's spelt) drama. Again that window missing targets.
This window, the Moreno saga. And we'll see at the end of August about a striker.
Still, like I say, he has more hits then misses
I take the points about the players, but IF (and I am guessing here) Ayre is told of the player, and is given a budget by the club, then you can't really blame him over the lack of a specific player coming in. If he's told "Get Moreno but don't pay any more than £14m" then I would imagine that he is unlikely to be able to dip into his back pocket and pull out another £2m to satisfy Seville!
Do agree that prices tend to be inflated for City and Chelsea, but hey, we are the team that paid £35m for Carroll and £20m for Downing, so I imagine the 'other side' in negotiations will try to take the mick with us as well!
11 Aug 2014 14:50:46
P.S. Phooey, don't tell my dad I've been backing him up on the site, or I'll never get that Porsche for my birthday. ;-)
Mums the word Zed ;0)
11 Aug 2014 12:42:29
Liverpool for the title. With or without a new striker. Seeing our attack against Dortmund, the front three were untouchable, and still got markovic and lallana to come! Sturridge for 20+ goals, coutinho for 10, sterling 15+, Henderson 10. With others chipping in aswell. Out defence is sound, well done Rodgers. Only problem being if Sturridge gets injured, then a new striker would be needed. But c'mon let's go one better!
I think if we sign Bony and Moreno, and Henderson, Coutinho and Sterling get around 10 goals each, we will be in for a great season.
That was a very average BD team we played yesterday who had players missing. One swallow don't make it summer my friend. We still need a striker to help studge out when he's injured or just generally tired.
11 Aug 2014 15:11:40
Suarezgumsheild
They were missing some players. But the quality of our goals were brilliant. Especially the 3rd goal and 1st goal.
4th goal Harry
The build up was exceptional
Quick one and two touch at its best
That Dortmund team (w/out Reus, Hummels, Sahin, etc.) is still a top 8 club at worst. Southampton would not have been able to handle Sunday's performance. I say we would have beaten United handily w/ Sturridge, Lovren (and Manquillo) and the pitch, and we should have beaten City in regular time.
I would be pleased w/ a clean sheet versus Southampton (3), a draw at City (1) and a win at Tottenham (3). That I've come to expect those results shows what I think of our roster. Only need a striker/wing forward and a left back (if Moreno isn't coming, and the striker we want isn't available, I'd honestly say we're alright w/ what we got.)
Dortmund would have liked to have played Hummels and Subotic in the middle of defence, but let's not ignore the fact Sokratis still played the majority of last season (due to other's injuries) and so is still a player worthy of first team football. That puts 3 of their defence as first team players; Schmelzer, Piszczek
The rest of the pitch saw Mhkitaryan, Pe Aub, Kehl and the new signing Ramos (who scored 16 goals last year for Hertha Berlin) play, who are all worthy of a starting berth. Jojic also was bought in January.
While the team missed many stars, the two defenders, Weidenfeller, Sahin, Bender and Gundogan, and Reus upfront, it was still a decent team. Considering Subotic has been recovery from an injury last season and Gundogan and Reus too were injured, it would not be too different from what would be their strongest line up at the moment.
11 Aug 2014 12:04:30
Nice attitude from Skrtel. Let's hope all the rest of the squad think like this, even stevie. it really is about the squad this year. Hope all the guys with us now stay and dig in and work hard for the club even if they don't play intially :)
"Dejan Lovren had great season with Southampton and I am really happy that he is with us, " he told his official website.
"We all need competition because that is what keeps you motivated. He will make us stronger, so I really welcome his arrival - and it will only make me work harder.
"Liverpool is not only about 11 players. We will have many games this season, so every player will be important."
Yeah. Great comments. Such a shame many here can't wait to get rid and write him off. We need players like this and he did well at the weekend
11 Aug 2014 15:17:02
what else is he going to say my head is all over the place now we have lovren I wish we didn't sign him I had a good season last year what does rodgers think he's playing at.come on for christ sake chances are skrtel is really worried about his starting position now so stop buying into the positivity driven nonsense put out for the teenagers.and then to post it on a site that prides itself on keeping fans actually informed.
All you can ask of a player is that they get better year on year.
I think Skertel has got better under Rodgers.
I also think Lovren will make the whole defense play better.
11 Aug 2014 16:29:05
Let us wait and see if he has similar sentiments later on in the season when he loses his place to Lovren.
11 Aug 2014 17:02:58
Re jimlahey- What's else is he going to say?
Well he could do a reina agger suso or leiva for instance. Instagram, open letters to fans, twitter, agent quotes etc etc etc
Cheer up matey
11 Aug 2014 11:42:12
Eds, the post, 'can Liverpool afford a top striker' made excellent reading. Can I just say thanks to slaphead for giving the time and effort to do that, much appreciated.
It's good to get an insight into the financial workings of top football club. I had no idea the transfer fee was spread over the contract.
If you haven't read the article yet, I implore you to do so. And there was me thinking Falcao and Cavani were beyond Liverpool!
Afternoon Eds and Reds,
I have also read that post, it is an excellent read and a real eye opener on how contracts and finances work over a period of time. I had no idea that is how it worked.
Great read Slaphead! Thank You!
Hi Stuie boy
just to clarify I did not do it personally but got it from a Liverpool website.
Does make interesting reading though.
Where can you read this post please .
They probably are beyond Liverpool. I still think we need to establish ourselves in the Champions League before we start getting the Falcao's of the world. There is of course the geographical issue that Sanchez had when proposed a move to Liverpool. The article does however prove that these players are not beyond us financially. High wages may do the trick, but would go against what Rodgers wants to achieve. This is only my opinion.
11 Aug 2014 16:26:12
dubred68, there was a link on this page earlier - probably dropped down the list now. You'll find it in the LiverpoolFC Blogs section - blog 27
11 Aug 2014 11:18:44
Really excited today
my exam results came out today
turns out I have topped my class
thank you all for the wishes and luck
{Ed001's Note - well done Reet, I am sure the other lad in your class is gutted though!! ;o)
11 Aug 2014 12:48:16
Well done reet. More to come from you in future.
You DP is even better.
11 Aug 2014 14:04:44
Good on ya reet!
Harry your post is pretty dirty lol. Well done Reet.
Great reply by Ed 01. Something like I would write.
Harry just can't understand what "dp" means
11 Aug 2014 17:24:15
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11 Aug 2014 11:00:56
We may have witnessed our new centre back partnership yesterday. Lovren and maybe in a couple of years Gerrard!
Gerrard was great again yesterday and I can see him dropping even deeper in the future
He headed clear most of their corners, he's as big as Carra was, if not bigger, his aggression, experience and distribution would be ideal for the role
I still think he has a good couple of years in the DM position (I know you disagree Harry/Boom)
BR has expressed that he sees Gerrard in that role in the near future. IMO Probably as backup and a leader
11 Aug 2014 12:06:55
Nothing against Gerrard and never ever would I dare to be against my all time fav. player
He was good to watch yesterday, The long 55 yards diagonal ball to pick Sterling was pure class.
I would have loved us to sign one DM With Lucas future hung in the air and Can looking more like a B2B player.
The Real issue would be the team which would press us in the middle. Gerrard is not a strong tackler and he struggles positionally.
He is an excellent reader of the game and he sprays passes with ease. He would be brilliant with 3 at the back like Pirlo for Juventus.
In a few years your just going to have to let go mate
Have to say, I 100% disagree. Gerrard has 2 years left in the holding role and then he'd be doing himself a favour by retiring and taking a coaching role at the club.
Gerrard's technique and passing range make him a lethal weapon even from in our own half or from set pieces alone. However off the ball he is still a liability far too often. I doubted whether he could adjust and to some extent he proved me wrong. He might not be the perfect, composed enforcer like Alonso, Martinez, Schweinsteiger etc. but he brings something different to the role and that is aggression, leadership and an attacking mentality.
When he has two athletic players in front of him (Hendo, Can, Allen, Lallana) I think he will be fine. He struggles whenever somebody like Lucas plays ahead of him though because it increases the amount of running he has to do and he get's caught out of position due to a lack of discipline. We have enough options for the more dynamic roles now though so if Henderson is banned or Allen is injured, we don't have to play Lucas and Coutinho in front of him and completely expose him.
Putting him in centre back will just expose him even more and only serve to demolish his incredible reputation. He should be remembered as the greatest player in modern history and maybe in Liverpool's entire history. Not as the average centre back who could occassionally ping a 70 yard pass.
Let him lead the side for 2 more seasons and then give the armband to Lovren/Hendo and let him retire. We cannot cling onto him forever as it will only hurt him and the club. He will be fine for now rotating with Lucas though and hopefully Chivarella and/or Rossiter is ready in 2 years to start playing regularly.
As a closing point, it would be unfair on the likes of Sakho, Wisdom, Kelly, Ilori, Loyd Jones and Rafa Paez if they all end up shipped out because we continued to try and shoe horn an attaking midfielder into a defensive position.
If you love something, let it go.
Good shout.
Not having a go but how can someone have great reading of the game and be poor posionally?
11 Aug 2014 10:28:20
Had some top news this morning, after my registration came through last week, woke to an email confirming a job offer in New Zealand!
Will be contacting New Zealand supporters club today, hope to be watching my first match down under within two months.
With my accent. I. should. be. a.GOD! Lol
On the neg side, bye bye Anfield. sure Mrs aaiiii and aaiiii will cope ;-)
Can anyone run me through the Haka
New zealand is beautiful. good luck with the midnight and 2 am kick offs!
Welcome! Its a brilliant country, just sad I'm only here for 8 months!
11 Aug 2014 11:44:41
Congrats mate what is it doing if you don't mind me asking hoping to move to oz or new Zealand in the near future welding and good luck
Just hoping thr people disagreeing are not your new employer!!
Well done on the offer and all the best
If you can dive deep to rescue a shark/whale tooth some Maori's well make you king of a tribe.
Remember the birdie song?
Try that and stick your tongue out.
11 Aug 2014 12:58:23
Thanks fellas, made up ha ha.
Historically I usually perform something akin to the haka most Saturday nights, combination of alkyfrol and seizures.
Jamesy mate, I work in mental health and psychology. Started with my first gf and pretty much dedicated my life to the subject.barring Mrs aaiiii of course
Thanks again fellas, haven't let the family know yet, a bloke has to prioritise ;-)
Welcome mate, you will love it. You will find however that there are a lot of fickle United supporters in NZ. Also getting up at 2am to watch the game can be difficult.
YNWA
11 Aug 2014 14:03:46
ROBBIE is that YOU!! I currently live in bolton, sadly a bit to close to Manchester so I'm used to the banter with the manc lads. As for getting up at 2am for the match, that's a great time! Few hours in the pub first! Happy days
Thanks for the welcomes, good old global family lol
On the plus side to early starts you have access to every premier league game on TV at no extra cost than a normal sky / foxtel subscription ( well you do in oz and I assume nz is the same)
Allseeingaaiiii
I have family in Auckland where there is a relatively large expat community
Lots of Reds (and blues)
I can put you in touch with fellow reds and local football clubs as well as the best places to watch Liverpool games
Maybe if the eds give you my email address, contact me and I'll sort you out
{Ed033's Note - Allseeingaaiiii, if you want ARROW's email address please use the contact form.
11 Aug 2014 18:13:23
Ed 33 and arrow, much obliged for the contact help guys, my offer is in the south island BUT apparently opportunities are due to present themselves from the north. really appreciate that arrow, I'll send my mail address. unless you're just looking for a free holiday ;-)
{Ed002's Note - I know this guy who lives on the Isle of Wight and refers to that as the South Island.}
11 Aug 2014 20:10:34
I'm sure you do ed2. .I'm sure you do
11 Aug 2014 10:18:56
So looking at the transfer activities of our rivals I believe Chelsea will be the ones to beat to capture the title. They have improved their scoring weakness from last year and with that tough midfield and defence they will again be tough to break down.
We were very one dimensional against them at the end of last season and at the time I cried out for a stronger forward to give us another option in situations like this (many here didn't agree). I think in Lambert we have that other option though.
My question to the tactical ones out there is how do we take points off Chelsea this season?
We take points off Chelsea by using the width.
That is why we need quality attacking fullbacks and wingers that can get in behind and fizz the ball into the box.
United dominated for years with that style and City have become more accustomed to it nowadays.
Manquillo looks like he will be a good signing in that respect and we know Moreno very good going forward.
Red Rum
I personally think costa is a double edged sword.
He looked good last year, but he had 1 year where he scored a substantial amount of goals, other seasons he's averaged less than 10.Although he was behind falcao, and had some on and off field issues
A good striker, but yet not guaranteed to fill that void left by Drogba. He looked terrible for spain playing a different system.
Overall I think at £32 million he's a gamble when you're banking on 1 striker, with Torres warming the pine.
He'll be relying a lot on his chelsea team mates to provide.
11 Aug 2014 11:43:47
By scoring more goals than they do.
We could play them at their own game, ''hopefully now we have the defence to do it'', alternatively we could employ a bit of the old ariel bombardment, get the big men putting a bit of stick about, Chelsea tend to concede a lot of free kicks, big Ricky, Lovren and Skrtel will lap up Stevie G's in/out swingers all day!
11 Aug 2014 12:10:51
Mcgoveb
What would happen If costa gets injured?.Thats a real question.I would be surprised if Chelsea don't get another striker.
They are not scoring at will in pre-season. But they are very tough to break. Chelsea struggled yesterday, they were poor against werder bremen.
The team to look for is Arsenal. If all of their players reach to theri potential and has an injury free campaign, they would walk away with the title.
Ozil, Sanchez, Ramsy, Carzola, Rosicky, Walcott, Oxlde chamberlin. that's some midfield and attackers.
Let down the tyres on their bus
No Howard Webb will help at Stamford bridge.
Basically, we've got to get a decent ref for the game at Stamford Bridge with the bottle to send a Chelsea player off when they rake their studs down our players legs. Then at Anfield we have just got to have Henderson avaiable and hope Gerrard doesn't fall over. Simples.
They fluked both results against us last season by playing dirty and boring football. Next year, we will have a better defence, a far more dynamic midfield and hopefully better penetration in the wider areas so we don't just repeatedly try and burst through the middle of in behind which is impossible against "park the bus" sides.
In all seriousness, I see Chelsea fighting it out with United for 4th with Liverpool, Arsenal and City in the race for the title. Chelsea are over rated and the loss of Lampard cannot be under estimated.
Why are you giving up even before its started?
Stop this negativity.
I think with more depth in the squad we have more to offer from the bench and will be up there or thereabouts.
We have enough fire power upfront and have reinforced the back line.
I am certain the midfield players will contribute more goals this season.
Feel the force- be Positive.
We are Liverpool tralalalala!
We are challengers tralalalala!
11 Aug 2014 12:53:04
Adam
I agree with your post. With the way their pre-season has gone till now and if no more transfer comes in, They are not going to win the title.
Arsenal has a very good chance at the title. I could also see City struggling this year. They had almost an entire squad apart from Kompany and they were comprehensively beaten by Arsenal.
Aguero, Zabaleta, Demichelis, Kompany, Negredo and Fernandinho also mate.
11 Aug 2014 10:07:33
Anyone else notice the Sturridge tight turn near the byline before setting up Henderson for the 4th goal? Classic Suarez, the boy has learned!
The ball was out though! Agree great turn though.
Also his finish, poking it home early, was very Suarez-esque. Seems to have taken a lot on board from him.
Saw it, loved it. Very Suarez-esque. hope DS also learnt how to stay fit a whole season as we are going to need him. New striker or not.
Yeah that turn where he does a 180 and dinks the ball up and over the attackers leg? Yeah I'm pretty sure he took that from Suarez, it's an excellent trick to be fair and very effective. I think the first time I saw Suarez do it was vs West Ham when we lost 3-1, he used that turn to set up Johnson's goal near the end of the game.
11 Aug 2014 16:30:54
Let's hope he didn't learn the biting from suarez!
11 Aug 2014 09:50:26
I enjoyed the performance yesterday, some of the passing was sublime. The only real worrying thing I noticed was that quite often we left big gaps behind the defence on both flanks.
Fortunately Dortmund did not expose this but teams like City, Arsenal etc have the players to cause us big problems.
I am sure it is something that Brendan Rogers noticed and will address, I certainly hope so.
Apart from that, great game, great result and here's to a great season, I will be watching every minute.
Even though we played well, and its hard to be negative after a 4-0 win, I thought the defense looked exposed, and luckily Lovren had an amazing game to deal with this.
I lost count of the amount of times mkhitaryan recieved the ball on the half turn in the space between midfield and the back 4.
Straight away they were running at the CB's and a full strength Dortmund, or top english team would make us pay for that.
11 Aug 2014 09:05:36
Having seen this rumour start about Bony/Allen -start first hand, by some fan mouthing off at Jason McAteer and Aldo on the post match phone in on LFC TV. I am amazed how much this 'speculative effort' -at best- spread all over the internet. I cringed when he said it on TV and I cringe when I see the amount of people who 'believe' it.
Mainly due to the complete disregard and mud slinging aimed at Joe Allen. A player who puts on a red shirt every week and puts %100 into it.
When he first came in, we were struggling to adapt to BR's system and Allen was a player that aleady knew his methods and helped our teams transistion. He was and is a apart of a squad that should have won the title last year and took the Premier league by the scruff of the neck.
While he doesn't score goals or mark up many assists, it's his work off the ball that allows our forward players their freedom, and gives SG time on the ball in his new position. He is a great, contributing squad player and should be respected as such.
If Allen were to leave, I hope he goes somewhere were the supporters appreciate his efforts.
And if Bony does come in the same supporters don't heap the pressure and abuse on Bony that have Allen, and Rickie Lambert, who has only put on a red shirt about 4 times.
Get a grip people, you are embarrassing.
11 Aug 2014 09:18:28
When Allen and Henderson play together teams can't cope with there athleticism. No way Allen will be going.
I have to say I like watching us best when we have Allen, Henderson and Coutinho as a midfield 3
not saying we can do without Gerrard and his influence but the movement between those 3 is exceptional and Allen would be a huge loss.
11 Aug 2014 10:55:16
The caller did say it was just a rumour where he was from its not his fault everyone took it as a fact.
Of all the top clubs in the premier league I honestly feel critical and pessimistic fans are more vocal at Liverpool than other clubs.
We have the best fans in the world, but the minority that complain do it loudly.
11 Aug 2014 11:08:00
We are not selling Allen. End of the story.
People forget Allen was our best player for the first months last season. I've never seen him give anything except 100% and have no idea why criticism is aimed at him. Same with Borini.
11 Aug 2014 09:01:17
Gerard Deulofeu would be a good signing.
He reminds me of a young Torres. He's only 20 and can play as a striker or a winger. He also had a decent spell at Everton last season.
I think Rodgers could get the best out of him.
Red Rum
Too inconsistent and too greedy for me. Numerous times he chose the wrong option last season. Very young alright though so he should improve.
Nothing we don't already have, especially with the arrival of markovic.
What does it matter? He went back to barca as he's part of their plans. Good player though.
11 Aug 2014 09:00:42
So one thing I haven't seen any1 else mention mainly because the rest of the team performed so well, as well as him not having much saving to do, but mignolets distribution was clearly another bonus out of yesterdays friendly ( I believe he had close to 100% pass accuracy ). It was the one department that I really felt he was lacking last year but there are signs of improvement! Now let's work on his authority in the box!
I must of been watching a different game. 100%?
Not likely.
His distribution is a real worry especially when he goes long or wide.
No problem when passing to his backs which at 20 feet at the most anyone can do.
Im still not thrilled about him being our number one
Aussie I urge to watch the game again and keep an eye out for his wide crosses to our full backs. although 100% might have been an exaggeration, it was a big improvement on his part, only giving credit where credit is due
11 Aug 2014 08:45:24
Hey eds, was wondering if you could please confirm if Barcelona do indeed have first refusal on Manquillo if Atletico do decide to sell him in the future?
Thanks in advance.
{Ed001's Note - if it is a loan to buy, then how can they have first refusal?}
11 Aug 2014 07:41:30
So everyone's writing us off this season already, we can look forward to a 5th or 6th place finish! The main excuse being now we are in the champions league it'll be a lot harder for us, now this is a genuine question what was the last team to win the league whilst not being in the CL that season? Was it Chelsea? And how long ago was that! Also I am I fan of Icardi but from a distance. I'm hoping Moreno is finalised this week! Also would love to sign Bony and konoyaplanka to finish it off that would be an awesome squad and not overly expensive, to much to ask for?
11 Aug 2014 07:54:47
Chelsea, 3 years ago
Chelsea won the league 3 years ago?
In 09/10 Chelsea went out in the knockout phase of the CL against Inter they haven't won the league since.
I'm not sure what everyone is talking about.
11 Aug 2014 09:21:52
I mean who started the season without CL but won the league
I'd guess it was probably Blackburn back in the mid 90's mate.
11 Aug 2014 01:47:56
Now I know its probably all made up paper talk but. I really hope we aren't going to go for Mauro Icardi especially for the price that is been thrown around, looking at his scoring stats they're awfully similar to Borini' at the same age when he was in the Serie A. I know its obviously stupid to compare the two as I haven't really seen a lot of Icardi but I just think that for 20 odd million what's the point when we already have Borini who could arguably be more effective right away? Anyway rant over haha, would like to here some of your views on the potential Icardi move.
I thought the exact same thing, he is nothing we don't have already in borini, just a fancy sounding name and people get excited.
11 Aug 2014 01:38:10
We are looking for a striker right? Why not sign bendtner? . We have a tendency of turning other teams rejects into stars. Lol
You can't polish a t*rd
BR isn't a miracle worker. Bendtner is just awful, has a terrible attitude, you wonder why a free agent like him hasn't got a club yet? Apart from the difference between his perception of his own self worth and actual value it's the fact that he has been very poor for ages. Borini is ten times the player he is, if only because of his work rate and application.
11 Aug 2014 07:57:05
So BR turned around 1 striker who struggled at another team, so we should go around buying every rubbish striker we can find?
Even after the "lol" you lot failed to realise this was a joke
11 Aug 2014 08:31:27
Everyone says BR turned Sturridge around and I agree to certain extent. Not enough credit goes to Sturridge who came to Anfield with a point to prove, that he was a goal scorer, not a winger. Br should be praised, but Sturridge more so.
11 Aug 2014 08:39:16
Y is Alllen still not at its best?. BR should wave his magic stick then?
Credit to the players as well as the managers. Sturridge, Countinho and Henderson all had a never give up attitude to succeed and prove a point.
Even if the post started with "this is a joke" some of you would still struggle ;)
Red Rum
11 Aug 2014 09:13:08
Marshy - but you can roll it in glitter
A post about a striker n harry still manages a dig at allen,
11 Aug 2014 12:13:31
Walton
Nooooooooooo. My reply was for BR's Magic on players. Trust me, I have Allen in my team this time.
Who is harry? I can't see anyone called Harry.
You can only see Harry's replies once you have made more than 500 posts. Until then they are hidden via a special newbie filter.
11 Aug 2014 01:11:32
May I just say in regards to emre can, people are complimenting him and comparing him to alonso, I personally don't think he's a alonso player if you watch him play he's a young raw talented copy of bastian schweinsteiger. I'm quite Suprised bayern Munich let him go maybe they were hoping he would still be a levekuson when bastian retired, but I am very impressed with the youngster.
Now I'm not being pessimistic about the skrtl lovren partnership, but neither have great pace which I find quite worrying a lot of the problems last year were against faster front lines, I.e Swansea when we won 3 2, city and even Chelsea at anfield. I really think lovren needs to play with sakho or agger and I truely believe they will compliment each other.
I would think Lovren and Skrt both are a fair bit faster than Agger.
11 Aug 2014 07:19:23
You say Skrtel is slow but then say Agger should play instead? Haha, have you seen Daniel Agger sprinting? I do, however, agree that I'd be playing Sakho with Lovren, but Skrtel and Lovren together yesterday looked very solid, and I definitely never thought either of them looked slow tracking back. Also thought that Glen Johnson had a really good game on the left, too.
Skrtel looked terrible yesterday
11 Aug 2014 00:16:42
I don't know if the rumoured interest in Agger from Arsenal and spurs is true but should an offer come from an English league rival, do you know Eds if Liverpool would entertain such offers?
I know some defenders need to leave to improve the balance of the squad but selling Agger to a rival would be a bad move IMO and if he does have to go I'd hope it would be to a foreign team instead.
{Ed001's Note - out of respect for Agger, he will be given the choice, I was told. I expect him to prefer to go abroad though.}
10 Aug 2014 22:31:58
Redohio, I don't whine when I get stick. I just get annoyed when threads get deleted because of keyboard tough guys.
11 Aug 2014 00:35:20
I might restart the 'pre-match report' things I had going on last season (if anyone remembers!) but really have no clue how for the moment as our and particularly Southampton's line-ups for next week will be very hard to call.
If people want to contribute predictions, potential line-ups, moments of magic or controversies it would be appreciated!
10 Aug 2014 23:23:50
Any chance or lovern and agger for preferred partnership at the back both good with there feet surely would be a wise choice!
10 Aug 2014 23:11:58
alright guys and any girls that pop in the site!
dya reckon that we will play the same starting 11 against Southampton? the only change I think we may see would be allen in for can? Although I'd prefer can to start as he is a more physical presence and does basically the same job as allen but with maybe a wee bit more authority! I also think the system worked well today. It seemed like we was playing a 4-4-1-1 formation today with sterling and Henderson the wider players and coutinho closer to sturridge. anyway whatever formation we play our players like to interchange and that's what makes us so difficult to play against because you don't know whos gunner pop up where or which position someone maybe playing! sorry for the long winded post i'm a tad bit drunk (went the game nd carried on drinking til i'm in now) i'm just really excited about the season. I know people are writing us off already but I really think we can do one better and win it this season! YNWA P.S. what a class act the Dortmund fans was clapping Gerrard and paying tribute to the greatest player I've ever watched! (only 21 haha)
10 Aug 2014 22:49:53
With the season only a week away, I was just wondering how everyone's pre-season football watching is going. Is everyone feeling at peak sharpness to be able to watch 6+ games a weekend, along with games during the week, or do you think it will take a few weeks to get back to where you were? Did you suffer any setbacks by watching the Commonwealth Games? Personally, I watched 2 games this weekend, along with a number of highlight videos of players and matches over the last month or so. Feeling better every day.
The 4am kickoff for the BVB friendly was a cruel early test for me. Clearly need to work on my coffee making and alarm setting in order to have them sorted prior to season start.
10 Aug 2014 21:45:33
was listening to the radio and a few people rang saying they have heard rumour of us trying to sign a south American upfront would you think that is icardi? how good do u think hecan b
To quote a wise old owl "The caveat emptor remains". Work it out.