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12 Jul 2014 23:25:24
lol mirror saying Jay Rodrigues
12 Jul 2014 23:32:42
He is a very good player when fit.
He's very good when not fit.
Someone go and rescue our scouts. They seem to be trapped in Southampton.
12 Jul 2014 23:20:55
Sorry had to post! Been doing my head in with all this buy 'world class players'. First off what defines world class? To many fans I think it is just the name? Sanchez is better than smith for example _ regardless of skill, prem experience or a need in the team rather than just buying players for the sake of it is spurs.
Enough on that but on to my actual point, Liverpool have always turned players better we have never bought them ready made from the top top teams!
Torres - Atheltico Madrid
Alonso - real sociedad
Macherano - Corinthians / westham
Suarez - Ajax
Gerrard - academy
Owen - academy
Fowler - academy
Carragher - academy
Mcmanamen - academy
Henderson - Sunderland
Coutinho - inter ( reject)
Sturridge - Chelsea (reject)
Sterling - QPR
We make players! Noons is bigger than our club!
There are times when we have missed out on players, like the biggest I suppose might be that fellow Ronaldo is it, were Houllier decided against spending 14 mil of the clubs money on an unproven 16 yo and went for a proven international in Djibril Cisse!
But with regards to this window I would take Lallana over Fabregas, Sanchez, Herrera all day long and when the seasons starts and ends you can come back to this post for the next transfer window and maybe get a bit more faith in our club!
Last thing I can't leave out our flops and deny the fans there reasoning behind such sceptism with our buys
Carroll
Downing
Adam
Alberto
Aspas
Voronin
Insua
Pennant
Traore
But bring on next season YNWA
A bit harsh calling Aspas a flop when he's had one season of very little game time
13 Jul 2014 00:37:09
It's not like we plucked Fernando Torres from out of nowhere!
Torres had been one of the best strikers in La Liga for a good few years and had become Athletico's youngest ever captain I believe.
The same with Suarez we were just the club to take a chance on a biter from the 'weaker' Eridvisie quickest.
I would say judging from these 'case studies' then Antoinne Griezmann would be a great buy, and likely to reach the top level if he joins. My only concern would be his physicality. However I'm going off the point!
Lastly love the way you've put Henderson up with the legends. Although I'm one of Jordan's biggest fans I think it's a bit soon to compare him to those you have! Soon though he'll captain us to a league title!
I think many fans are just a bit bemused by the type of players we seem to be targeting in this window. Last year BR tried to bring in Mkhitayryan, Costa and Willian who are all proven talents playing at or near their peak (I won't say world class as it seems to annoy people). BR then states that this year we would be looking to add quality rather than quantity yet, in my view with the exception of Lallana, none of the players we have purchased so far or are being linked with fall in the same bracket. Good players and some with potential but not the finished article or at their peak like those being bought by our main rivals. Obviously if we had managed to persuade Sanchez to join that would have been another.
12 Jul 2014 23:20:55
Sorry had to post! Been doing my head in with all this buy 'world class players'. First off what defines world class? To many fans I think it is just the name? Sanchez is better than smith for example _ regardless of skill, prem experience or a need in the team rather than just buying players for the sake of it is spurs.
Enough on that but on to my actual point, Liverpool have always turned players better we have never bought them ready made from the top top teams!
Torres - Atheltico Madrid
Alonso - real sociedad
Macherano - Corinthians / westham
Suarez - Ajax
Gerrard - academy
Owen - academy
Fowler - academy
Carragher - academy
Mcmanamen - academy
Henderson - Sunderland
Coutinho - inter ( reject)
Sturridge - Chelsea (reject)
Sterling - QPR
We make players! Noons is bigger than our club!
There are times when we have missed out on players, like the biggest I suppose might be that fellow Ronaldo is it, were Houllier decided against spending 14 mil of the clubs money on an unproven 16 yo and went for a proven international in Djibril Cisse!
But with regards to this window I would take Lallana over Fabregas, Sanchez, Herrera all day long and when the seasons starts and ends you can come back to this post for the next transfer window and maybe get a bit more faith in our club!
Last thing I can't leave out our flops and deny the fans there reasoning behind such sceptism with our buys
Carroll
Downing
Adam
Alberto
Aspas
Voronin
Insua
Pennant
Traore
But bring on next season YNWA
Insua wasn't that big of a flop i'd say Paletta was more a flop.
Rj91, I will remember this post, specifically you taking Lallana over Fabregas Sanchez and Herrera.
12 Jul 2014 23:06:14
Hi all,
I just wanted to know what the latest is with Shaquiri? I have tried the search but there has been nothing new for a while.
He is such an amazing player, and only him or Sanchez would have come close to filling the Suarez void. One down, one to go. Is he going to come?
{Ed002's Note - There is nothing new.}
12 Jul 2014 23:04:08
How can martin o'neill say that was a pen when the contact / foul started outside the box?
I've always thought penalties should be able to be given by the ref as long as it's a goal scoring chance, no matter where the contact. Applies In hockey and works well, saves a lot of problems! For example if a goalkeeper was up for a corner and a player was dribbling towards an empty net 30 yards away and was fouled, how is a free kick from 39 yards fair, red card or not?!
12 Jul 2014 23:49:50
Because if an offence continues instead the penalty area then the referee is well within his right to give a pen. This is nothing new. If I am racing towards goal with the ball and you grab my shirt 30 yards from goal and keep hold of it but I proceed forward into the penalty area the referee can choose to give a penalty. It seems different with punches, head buttes, rash challenges etc because these are usually over a brief moment and this usually occurs either inside or outside of the area so seems black and white penalty or free kick.
13 Jul 2014 08:15:39
Mr H, your opinion is incorrect. Football rules state that it is from where the foul/incident commenced. In that vein if I am pulling your sbirt outside thr box and continue to do so into the box and you go down then the ref should pull it back to the onset of the foul.
Just because i'm saying that's how it is it does not mean I agree, but that's what the rules currently say, I think!
12 Jul 2014 22:44:59
Ed, have you heard anything about LFC and Benteke. I think he is who we need. Proven Premier League player and great skill on the ball. Could easily play in BR system
{Ed002's Note - No.}
12 Jul 2014 22:23:18
That new BT sport advert is alright isn't it lads :-))))
Thoughy the exact same thing! It's nice to have so pro-Liverpool media for a change. I might switch to BT now!
12 Jul 2014 22:15:06
Still waiting for a happy post day eds!
{Ed002's Note - We will do one soon.}
12 Jul 2014 22:11:54
eds just a quick question. With the departure of luis suarez is it more likely to see a style switch rather than a marque signing of a similar type of player?
{Ed002's Note - I have said where I know of interest in players.}
12 Jul 2014 22:04:18
Don't know if it's the sun going to people's heads but some of the posts over the last few days have been mind-boggling.
I think I'll come back when the knee jerkers and big money buy fetishists have thinned out.
Good luck to the regulars over the next few weeks. You'll need it!
Why couldn't we have spent lots of money on world class players like David Luiz? Vlaar would fit perfectly, he must be world class because he's playing for the 3rd best team in the world. Or Hulk. I don't understand why we keep buying players I've never heard of! I'm seriously thinking of holding my breath until we buy someone I want!
PS, This is NOT MOTD fever
Brendan evidently considered Luiz, but eventually decided that a five quid training cone would provide better defensive cover.
Clearly not MOTD fever - only Vlaar has had a good world cup.
Luiz close to £50m and Hulk over £30m not for me thanks.
Clearly not MOTD fever - only Vlaar has had a good world cup.
Luiz close to £50m and Hulk over £30m not for me thanks.
I seriously wonder about people on this site if they cannot spot blatant sarcasm.
12 Jul 2014 22:02:42
Are we actually looking to bring two more central forwards? (Ex: remy & bony) or just one?
And if its true we are looking to bring two then how they will fit in?
Many thanx
12 Jul 2014 21:51:52
Anyone just seen the bt sport advert for the new season? Fantastic! Liverpool 5-0 v arsenal the backdrop to it. bt do love us!
5-1 sorry got carried away!
12 Jul 2014 20:58:19
Do they always cut the music from the Brazilian national anthem?
That's the end of the official anthem they have registered with FIFA. The fans and players just keep singing the extended version after the music stops playing. They have done this for the entire tournament.
Seems very odd personally.
Seems very odd personally.
13 Jul 2014 00:32:00
Not really, they cut off you'll never walk alone at anfield and the fans carry on singing it
12 Jul 2014 20:57:59
Hi Eds and fellow Reds,
I've been giving the Suarez saga a lot of thought and given last year's debacle where we didn't let him leave and all of the 'Jaws' horror movies I reckon there must have been a plan in place. If a plan is not extremely close to coming to fruition I'd be mightily surprised. If a plan is not in place and the board / BR are floundering trying to think of a replacement then they are unbelievably naiive and stupid. I don't buy it for a minute. The owners know where we are, they have said we are 'ahead of schedule' and they will be well aware that losing Suarez would have a massive impact on our ability to compete next season. They would not have let him go if there was going to be a problem. The owners are seasoned businessmen and they will, therefore, be aware of the need for contingency / worst case scenarios and they will have a plan in place to cope with that. There will be something up their collective sleeve that we are not expecting. (or we are screwed!)
12 Jul 2014 20:46:19
Ed(s),
What do you believe Liverpool intend to do with Sebastian Coates?
Thanks.
{Ed002's Note - Sell him if they can.}
Could we buy him a dog and get him to solve mysteries?
He has a certain look about him.
Grow runner beans up him
Spray paint him silver, give him a bucket and get him to be one of those Live Statue acts outside the ground. He's so immobile he'd raise a fortune.
Haha, classic Jolly Red.
12 Jul 2014 20:09:50
I am not trying to be negative but for me a player like Pedro would be the wrong move. From what I have seen is that he is technically good but he will not be good enough physically for the EPL.
I am not trying to compare the two but if you go back to what Aspas achieved with Celta Vigo then why would anyone believe Pedro would be a success in the EPL?
Pedro in 2012/2013 La Liga
7 goals, 10 assists.
Aspas 2012/2013 in a team fighting relegation the season before he joined LFC
12 goals, 6 assists
IMO Pedro will suffer the same fate as Aspas who is not made for the EPL. Therefore I will be very happy if Rodgers passed on Pedro.
If Aspas rejoins the EPL then he will most probably return to scoring form. I suggest we stay well clear of Pedro.
I agree with sissoko . I think he's top drawer . and 1.8 million was ridiculous. i'd rather have turan aswell . gr8 at grafting aswell as he's offensive play, has that apettite suarez has
Turan has scored 41 goals in the league since 2005.
Are we actually looking at Pedro - it's all good judging if an player can adapt in premier league, but if we are not enqiring or have any interest, then their is a waste of time giving our opinion of the player.
Conbicks, are you seriously judging Turan on his goal scoring record? He is all a playmaker for gods sake!
Ems keep your knickers on love! The point was because he was using his stats to compare Aspas to pedro. Think it's irrelevant, hence why I said that because I rate turan! Anyway he has something like 4 league assists last year too so average playmaker then.
You didn't make that too clear though. Turan got 9 goals and 6 assists in 46 games in all competitions.
That is very similar to Lallana is it not? Turan is a great player and goals and assists are just the tip of the iceberg regarding his game. His key passes and chances created are excellent as well and he is also very good at carrying the ball forward so his team can build attacks. He also reclaims the ball a lot for a winger/playmaker due to his excellent work rate and willingness to get stuck in.
His only downside is injuries and for that reason he probably isn't worth anything more than £25m despite his exceptional talents.
12 Jul 2014 20:09:08
This talk of FSG giving Rodgers the Suarez money to spend - I should bleeding hope so too. And the rest.
Hope they don't use as a smoke screen as we need to spend over now to uncover a team of similar quality as we'll get held to ransom as per usual.
For me we need a striker as looking at World Cup, Sturridge isn't (yet) the level we need.
A great marauding, solid CDM
and an unplayable WORLD CLASS attacking influence CAM.
for me it's always been Jackson Martinez (now Falcao has sailed).
Sissoko from Newcastle (the only time we should've listened to Commoli seeing how much they paid for him.
And then maybe Sneider, Hamsik, Pastore type.
Ps. Anyone remember Benitez after Lovren for about 4m?
Remember when rafa passed on turn for 8m
12 Jul 2014 20:57:39
Brilliant, usually everyone is clambering over having a 20goal a season forward, Sturridge provides that and now he still isn't good enough because what? England didn't win the World Cup? He isn't top scorer? That Cristiano Ronaldo lad must be terrible on that basis. Yet you want Jackson Martinez who hardly gets in the Colombia squad ahead of Bacca and Ramos?
I dispair, Christ knows how the editors don't go insane.
Sorry man but you're deluded if you think Sturridge isn't there yet but Sissoko is good enough. He's incredibly inconsistent and even when at his best I still don't think he'd be good enough, we have much better players than him.
Redroland
Jackson Martinez is not quality.
His first touch is very inconsistent and he is no improvement on what we already have.
I'd rather give the youth a run!
12 Jul 2014 20:02:10
Hi Ed002
You may have been asked this question before but I have searched for the answer without any luck.
Can for instance LFC approach a players agent regarding his availability before contacting the players owner?
{Ed002's Note - Of course, that is one of the primary purposes of an agent. Clubs will typically informally ask an agent (a) if the player is going to be available, and (b) would the player consider a move to the club. There may be some broad discussion on the sort of deal that would be offered. If the answer is yes, it is then necessary for the club to approach the player's club to ask if they would be willing to sell and if they would grant permission to speak to a player's agent and possibly even the player about actually making a move. This will typically involve either broadly (through an offer) or actually agreeing a fee and responsibility for any significant costs (agents fees etc.). Once this has happened the club will be able to speak to the player's agent and perhaps the player himself to look at the package that will be involved. Many players are looked at and discussed at a high-level with agents and clubs; a subset of those have an offer placed; a subset of those involve discussions with the player's club; a subset of those involve discussions over terms, and; a subset of those go ahead.}
12 Jul 2014 19:22:12
Eds fellow reds, just read an article from caught off side, Not a great sauce, but saying 5 signings £79 million .if you have a look I would say that it's £79 million pounds wasted . Imo
{Ed002's Note - You want to get down to the ground and daub abuse in paint on the outside. Perhaps a small fire to get your point across. A campaign of hate on Facebook against the manager and the board for screwing with your money?}
Love the reply ed ;) don't Give him ideas or there'll police looking for you as an assisted arsonist ;)
I agree lallana is rubbish! Marcovic is useless also. Lambert old and slow. But you my friend are the worst of all!
By the way I am kidding about the players! I am happy so far for sure and think Lallana will prove doubters wrong, lambert will play a sensible game and score aswell as make plenty of goals with his unselvish play. Marcovic is a risk at the price but WOW he could be exciting
12 Jul 2014 20:03:41
Well said Ed002 some people just dnt no how to support a club! Maybe the op should run for next manager, to see how he fairs, abet he couldn't manage kindergarden
You sure do moan a lot
13 Jul 2014 10:32:18
Ha ha all replies got 1 disagree! I wonder who that was? Bet that showed you!
Caught off side - a proven reliable source!
Not much to worry about, except the posters gullibility or lack of sense.
12 Jul 2014 19:17:02
Just want to add my 2 cents in regards to Ryan Bertrand. He clearly isn't the next roberto carlos or jordi alba but after watching him play a bit last year (mate is a villa fan) he is a solid left back who rarely gets beaten 1 on 1, has very good positional sense and is quick in both short and long bursts.
I could see Moreno as another Glan Johnson who comes up with some great attacking displays from time to time but will cost us countless goals as he cannot defend. Bertrand will make us a much better defensive outfit but is athletic and technical enough to help us going forward also. My main issue with him is that he is sloppy in possession at times and but I think BR will help improve him.
One question for the ed's, if we are unsuccessful in our chase for Lovern do you know of any other CB targets we might turn to? Looked through the posts but could only find people begging for Hummels (ideal but think he would cost too much if sold at all)
{Ed002's Note - See previous answers.}
12 Jul 2014 18:59:23
Hi eds, reds
Just wanted to know if you have heard anything new about Ada Turan? Sorry if it's been asked
YNWA
Jamesee
{Ed002's Note - RTP.}
12 Jul 2014 18:30:57
Hi Ed
It's worrying that teams like Arsenal, Chelsea and Man United are looking at world class players, Arsenal have Sanchez and are after Khedira, United chasing Vidal, Di Maria etc. Whilst we are settling for the likes of Lallana and Markovic who I would say are 'Good' but not nearly world class. Do you know of any interest in top class players, the top caliber players like Di Maria, Pedro etc?
{Ed002's Note - I have said where I know of interest - "world class" is a subjective term.}
You are personic and know little about football if you would prefer Pedro over lalanna or markovic! And I don't rate markovic nearly as high as some do but I would have him any day of the week over Pedro! All you are after is a name that wouldn't preform well. would you like us to get ozil from arsenal? As most of their fans aren't too happy after they signed a name last summer
{Ed002's Note - I have to say that before interest in Lambert, Markovic and Origi I would have, and did, say that I expected Liverpool to move for Pedro once Suarez was sold.}
Pedro can be classified as a 'top player' in La Liga but who says he will be a 'top player' in the EPL?
City are trying to get rid of Negredo and the same with Spurs trying to offload Soldado. Both classified as 'top class' players in La Liga who did not contribute all that much in the EPL.
So what is 'top class' then?
Lamela who was drooled over when he signed for Spurs but wants to go back to Italy?
Does Di Maria even want to play in England?
Define top class please!
Samuel Eto or Daniel Sturridge?
Point being names don't guarantee anything. We need to appreciate one season back in champ league doesn't turn the head of top names/egos. Plus with FFP I don't want those guys bleeding the accounts dry. Give me hungry determined guys any day
I personally think Pedro is a good player and is intelligent enough to make it in the Prem. However he is 26, on massive wages and might not want to come. In contrast, Markovic is a very bright prospect at 20, not going to want a ridiculous salary and clearly does want to come.
I'd be pleased with either signing tbh, and I'll support any player who walks through the door for at least 2/3 seasons before I start judging them.
The only players I want rid of are Skrtel and Johnson. They've been here years and if anything only gotten worse and just don't suit Rodgers system (Skrtel) or don't put in any effort (Johnson). I would wish Skrtel luck as his passion is great and he always tried his best. I wouldn't wish Johnson anything though because he is the most frustrating player I've ever seen at Anfield. He has so much ability both physically and skill wise but he has wasted it horribly by never learning and never caring enough.
Have to say even I like a lot of people thought lamela would be a revelation in the prem but that just shows you that there's risks attached with all purchases!
Di maria is over rated imo anyhow! Lallana in the premiership for me is world class
I say as we don't have any real english world class player imo but he knows the league, the speed, the pressing game and he has two good feet, can score, has good vision and passing ability. He is not lightening fast but as Ed01 said has a very good turn of pace which imo is more important in the position he likes to play in.
Stop drooling over every brazilian sounding player who has a fifa score of 98 and get with it
12 Jul 2014 20:03:20
Mike, pedro is not better than markovic. As Ed002 said world class is a subjective term. Lallana will be an excellent player for us. Who knows if Sanchez etc will settle at their new clubs? At least lallana is proven in the premier league as us lambert. Can and markovic are very highly rated so stop worrying.
Never said we wouldn't go for him but I'm just fed up of the foreign name from Barcelona syndrome just because he plays (or doesn't a good bit now) for Barcelona and they're doing well he must be a better player than lowly markovic and lalanna
12 Jul 2014 18:10:05
We shouldn't be surprised or upset about suarez leaving, when we signed him we knew two things for definite. 1 he always wanted to play for barca (even said it in an interview a month after signing if I'm not mistaken) and 2 he would resort to any means necessary to get what he wants (just ask groningen).
If players like him are one in a million then we have a lack for finding them, rush, Owen, fowler, torres, suarez. I don't worry about us replacing him or his goals. He was very talented but not a legend. Legends are people like Kenny (for his Hillsborough contribution alone) and fowler (who even admits to this day he does not know how much he was paid at Liverpool as he never bothered to check the amount, all he cared about was the club's name at the top). I wouldn't even class Gerrard a legend really thanks to his past transgressions, though I do admit he's given an awful lot to the club.
Brighten up, I think we're about to have a beautiful season. A cup and a title challenge and I'll be happy.
Question? Was Suarez world class when LFC bought him?
Answer: No but he had the potential, the club made him into a world class player. Have faith in BR. YNWA
Nevada
You don't class Gerrard as a legend!
Are you mad?
This man is the epitome of a Legend
I can see your point arrow,
Like I said I recognise his contributions to the team but any player who would hand in a transfer request while still wearing the arm band is no legend in my eyes. He shouldve handed in the arm band before a transfer request. His flirtations worth Chelsea and (possibly unsubstantiated) information about him being a bit too influential behind the scenes sometimes stop him from reaching legendary status for me.
12 Jul 2014 22:40:19
this is the stupidest thing I've ever read on here, and that is saying something
12 Jul 2014 17:56:55
eds can you shed some light to offensive players that are still in the running (or players we have looked at recently) to be signed apart from Origi & Markovich, and don't you think that we should now concentrate on a defender or two?
{Ed002's Note - RTP - I am not going to keep saying the same things over and over.}
12 Jul 2014 17:35:08
We all knew that Suarez was going to leave and as much as I am disappointed that we will not get to see him torment defences in the Liverpool jersey we must consider the following
Every transfer window the speculation around him must have been a major distraction to therest of the squad and a major headaheadache for BR. When you coconsider all the bans he has had I think the club were right to cash in on him
My choice for the replacement is Mario Balotelli. This might seem crazy but he seems to want to be loved and adored and no club loves thier CF like us reds fans. He would love to hear his name sang from the cop and score, bags of goals utsit's a perfect fit.
What do you think
Ballotelli is another trouble maker and all about me, me, me.
No thanks. I would rather keep Aspas.
The 'Kop' would welcome him with open arms I'm sure.
Not sure He is the kind of player we should be going for tho.sick of worrying about the actions of star players.
12 Jul 2014 17:33:01
hi eds and reds
im beginning to think suarez bit the player to force a move, because barca got him on the cheap, I've said it before we have enough fire power without him its the defence that needs to build up the mancs won the prem so many times winning games 1 - 0 s so if we get it sorted out we will become the team hard to beat because of the defence, keegan tried to out score every one but never won the prem it does not work that way, as good as barca and real madrid have attackers their defence's are very good as well plus their goalies where top keerpers, better than mingolet, but he did show a few little signs that he could become a good keeper I hope he improves or we get in a betterr goalie
thanks for all your hard work and inside info,
I would not say that madrids or barcas defense in recent years has been good at all. more just the standard of attackers throughout the Spanish league and the lack of possession sides had against these two lead them to win games.
Even saying that they still win a good few games 4-3 and 3-2 etc.
12 Jul 2014 19:22:59
Cheap? Suarez commanded the third highest transfer fee in the history of football.
12 Jul 2014 17:27:23
hi eds
with sanchez wanting to go to arsenal, does it mean we are not an attractive club for players anymore because we should have the money to get top quailty players, I know you don't like to talk money, but with the sale of saurez and our money we already have I would have thought that if we went for a player he would come to us, or is it down to the price of players, i'm just a bit confused because one time we could get any player we went for
{Ed002's Note - Liverpool cannot just get any player they want.}
You need consistent results and/or a ridiculous amount of money to get 'marquee' players. We haven't been consistent for some time and don't have the money of a PSG or City.
I did find it odd that he said that Arsenal were so close to winning the title last season. didn't they come fourth?
Sanchez's wife wanted to live in London, that's why he chose arsenal. Liverpool wanted him and were even willing to pay him more than arsenal, so it's not lack of ambition, the guy just didn't want to play for Liverpool. Personally I think he's made a mistake choosing arsenal over Liverpool but we'll find out this season.
If I'm honest I can understand how the package of London, a world famous club, footballing tradition and a top manager in Wenger might turn the heads of some players who are not fully aware of what it would mean to play for a true global sporting institution that is Liverpool Football Club but any player who picks location, shopping and perceived social standing above LFC is not worth worrying about. They have made their decision and thankfully we can move and concentrate on those who want to wear the shirt. Haven't posted in a long time but read several times daily and can't wait for the new season to start.
12 Jul 2014 17:16:47
Lazar Markovic will be a great signing for us. Our counter attact is going to be lightening. Looking forward to seeing him play for us.
Whats better is that we now have a player whose first name is Lazar. How cool is that. LAZAR! It's basically Lazer, which are super cool. The things that kill James Bond and cure eyesight.
Now we just need a guy called Blade and one called Blazer and we'll have most of the GloboGym Dodgeball Team
12 Jul 2014 16:08:26
What squad role will markovic have next year, looks very raw and not at sterlings level yet, I would be concerned if our wingers were Sterling & Markovic with Lallana, borini and Ibe as backup. or are we targeting shaqiri, griezmann or someone of that mould.
Markovic will be the back up with lallana and sterling on the wings
Or sterling and markovic on the wings with lalanna in behind. we have many options now folks! Markovic and sterling also can both play a central role also
Eds I believe I'm right in saying we're looking to bring in one more wide forward after Markovic who will be seen more as current first team quality? And that Lallana, although capable of playing on the wings if needed, will spend most of his playtime on the left of a central midfield three?
{Ed002's Note - So you think Liverpool don't see Markovic as being good enough for the first team? Interesting.}
No I think we see him as part of a rotation system eds, with a view to him becoming a constant starter by the time he's 23 or 24.
I'd reckon he'll start about half the league matches next season and possibly more Champions League games as he has experience of the latter stages of European competition from last season which very few members of the squad do.
12 Jul 2014 16:03:21
A few reports that Liverpool will bid €40m (something like £32m) for arda turan. I'm 99% sure its just lazy journalism but as a turk it would be a dream come true. can you just confirm that this is old news that gets brought up every window.
I've been hoping we'd sign him for years, but it's never happened. I'm not convinced the appetite has ever been there on the part of the club, and I think you might be right about the lazy journalism this time.
12 Jul 2014 15:45:30
Any chance we are looking at iturbe or leandro moura to replace Suarez? Cheers
{Ed002's Note - No.}
12 Jul 2014 15:05:34
My first post in a while been really busy with uni work/new job: but I've tried to read up when I can as a lot of movement within LFC in terms of transfers.
1) Suarez: he's gone - bored of reading about him. Nobody cares whether you think he should be wished well or not. Have your opinion and keep it to yourself.
2) Is anybody else bored of reading posts from people who are complaining about people complaining that we aren't signing this player or that player? I mean, I understand it can be irritating when people say ''FSG/Ayre should be doing this that or the other'' or ''signing this player or that player''. But at least they have an opinion! These posts are getting even more boring! It's just the same moan about somebody having the same moans - which is worse! If you don't like it then don't read it.
Sorry that's my moan over with. Moaning about people moaning about moaning. Brilliant.
Anyway, question for the ED's, since this chap is a player I've seen practically nothing of. What are your thoughts on Markovic? Is he a player who is being signed to have immediate impact on our starting eleven or a squad player with a view to having a big future?
ED001, top post further down the page about support for new signings and I completely agree with you.
Cheers all. (Exciting times - stay optimistic!)
P.S ED001) I haven't forgotten what we discussed but my cousin has been away for a month (travelling) and he's the one I need to speak too before anyone! (You can delete this from the site post).
{Ed002's Note - I have no thoughts on Markovic, I have explained what I know.}
1) why you telling people to keep their opinions to themselves while sharing your own opinion?
I was thinking the exact same thing!
The most hypocritical post I've seen and he basically admits to it half way down! Is it just different for you where you can post what you like while others must post just to appease your boredom?
13 Jul 2014 06:41:20
@Haych - I think you're failing to understand the subject of the sentence. Re-read.
@Shanek_LFC - ''We are all hypocrites. We cannot see ourselves or judge ourselves the way we see and judge others.'' - Pacheco
12 Jul 2014 15:03:00
Hi Eds,
Obvious interest in Lovren, but if we don't get him, who would be your choice to bring in as a centre back? Or would you be happy with the CB's we have at the club?
I think Sakho will improve and become a permanent fixture. Not sure who I'd play alongside him though out of the current crop.
Can I also say that I wish Suarez the best of luck for the future. He's a nutter and a reliability, but at the same time a football genius who gave 100% for us, scored a shed load of goals, and helped us get back into the Champions League. I reckon we did alright getting more than triple what we paid for him, all things considered. Onwards and upwards :-)
Cheers
{Ed002's Note - Liverpool need a bit of a defensive clear out first.}
12 Jul 2014 14:58:26
Am I the only one who would actually like us to bring in Benzema instead of someone like Bony or Remy who have never played at the highest level on a consistent basis? If BR does want another forward, I would like to see Benzema come in. Not exactly world class but he has champions league experience and is a pretty well known and respected striker in the football world. Just look at the Ozil to Arsenal deal, they didn't really need him, but bringing in Ozil did make the football world stand up and take notice of Arsenal. It also gave the whole club a huge boost. Benzema has already won everything there is to win at club level, so why not bring in a household name like him to attract more world class players to the club? Also he has played second fiddle to Ronaldo his whole RM career, so i'm sure he would relish the chance to be the main man at Liverpool, along with Sturridge of course.
I would prefer him but wages and transfer fee huge. and not sure he always works so hard, but had obvious quality
Technically superb player, oozes quailty for me, is a team.player. If he became.more arrogant on the pitch he.could be a great great striker. Underated IMO
12 Jul 2014 18:06:44
Underrated?! Swear he's rated 85 on fifa! ;)
12 Jul 2014 18:20:17
Completely agree. Although Benzema is often made to look weak when playing second fiddle to Ronaldo I could see him becoming the striker everyone thought he would when at Lyon if he came too Anfield. He shows his talent often enough, scores regularly and if Brendan could install a bit of belief in him he could do wonders for the club.
On the point I'd love us to build a french core to accompany the english talent we already have as I see the French philosophy as similar to our own but with a stronger backline and I think making Sakho more comfortabke could reap great rewards.
Never seen such an overrated player. Doesn't know when to hold a run, picks the wrong pass 75% of the time, extremely and I mean EXTREMELY lazy, bottles a lot of 1 on 1's doesn't really track back, relies solely on his pace and the quality of those around him. I don't want him anywhere near the club
12 Jul 2014 14:51:26
Liverpool have contacted Madrid about a Turan.
Would rather have Markovic, Lallana, Valbuena, Coutinho
than have Markovic, Lallana, Turan, Coutinho
So in other words you'd rather val buena than turan!
12 Jul 2014 14:49:54
Arda Turan to Liverpool, might actually happen this time
12 Jul 2014 14:48:30
Hi eds,
Is Lazar having his medical today or has it been pushed back again?
Cheers
{Ed002's Note - I really have no idea if it will be today or not.}
12 Jul 2014 14:46:33
Hi eds sorry to be a pain, I believe you recently shared an article that will help us fans undertand transfers tgat bit better. But I can't find what is was called using the search function and I didn't have time to give it a read at the time as I was in work. Would you mind telling me what it was called?
{Ed002's Note - You would need to find the Ed who shared this article - it wasn't me.}
I think it was Ed001, Swiss Ramble I think and it is more to do with the financial side I think.
I believe I was called Swiss Ramble mate
Cheers for that its really been annoying me!
12 Jul 2014 14:46:32
Any truth that we are closing in on a deal for Arda Turan?
{Ed002's Note - It is true that Atletico would be willing to sell. I am not aware of Liverpool "closing in on a deal".}
12 Jul 2014 14:27:16
I would just like to say that like many reds it's hard to see r club loosing 1of the best players in the world, but I can see why the club have taken the decision whether it's the fact Louie wanted to go r they had enough of his shenanigans, for if he does anything like this again the ban could be full season if not worse.but I can see the logic to replacing his goals with a few additions that will spread the goal threat throughout the team.I would also like to say sterling with more experience and sturridge imo will love being the top dog, so I say good luck to Luis and his family we go again.
12 Jul 2014 14:19:22
Just because we are cashed up we don't have to pay overs to cash hungry clubs. We have to be smart about it.
I wouldn't mind Vedad Ibisevic coming in. Almost 30 but a good scoring record in the Bundesliga and experienced. even if it was just a 12 month loan.
Or same for German Denis. Almost 33 but done very well in a poor Atlanta team. even if it was just a 12 month loan. And such a nice bloke deserves some CL football.
Then after the coming season and we are still top then you'll see top strikers wanting to join the fold.
12 Jul 2014 14:12:59
Hello Eds and all,
Does anyone know if Markovic signing was awaiting the completion of Suarez transfer? Or did the Suarez move have no bearing on this player signing?
With Suarez moved on and rumours of us having the £75 mil to re-invest, this site is going to go even more transfer mental, as will the tabloids! Eds, I wish you the best of luck - your going to need it! Ha ha
Thanks all for your replies in advance.
{Ed002's Note - The delay was due to something else entirely.}
12 Jul 2014 14:12:33
I don't like this Spurs approach. I hope the edds are wrong and we haven't already started spending the Suarez money. I'm a big believer of One in One out and I think we should be getting a world class player through the door for life after Luis. Even if they're not quite as good it still keeps the very successful shape and approach like last year. Athletico Madeid for example,,,, Costa out Mandzukic in. Same shape same style nothing will change.
We're looking at transition AGAIN
12 Jul 2014 15:15:31
We have CL this coming season and our squad is thin, need fatting up with few additions , not one in one out
There was going to be more players bought regardless of Suarez' departure. I would hardly say it is Spurs' approach either. Arsenal have been doing it for years to a decent degree of success, Porto have become a conveyer belt of talent because of it, Dortmund have done it, Ajax etc. It is as long as the right players are bought.
12 Jul 2014 13:59:02
I'm so excited about markovic. I have a feeling he is going to be our next big thing, with sterling, studge and can. they are new Liverpool! Lovren and solid lb in and I think we are well balanced team!
He scored fewer goals in Portugal last season than Bebe. And he was playing in a much stronger team. He is not all that, certainly not worth £25m.
Dont forget Jordan Ibe .
12 Jul 2014 18:43:17
Rubbish from Believe the Manc.
Bony scored more goals than half the Manchester United team combined, does that make him a better player than half the Manc team?
I think Bony would be a great replacement for Suarez at Liverpool :)
12 Jul 2014 13:52:43
I think England at the world cup gave us an idea of what our attacking quality will be like this season without Suarez.
Sturridge, Sterling, Lallana, Gerrard, Henderson.
As we saw we really struggled for goals at the world cup, scoring only 2 goals. The team played well on the whole, but we just didn't have that extra quality and creativity needed to get the goals.
Of course we will move on from Suarez, however, he was not only a goal scorer but also a creator. I think he contributed to 44 goals last season (goals and assists), and that's not including his penalty wins or chances created where he didn't get the direct assist.
That's not to say we need to replace his goals, but bring in a couple of players to suit Sturridge. He is the main man now and he is more than capable of hitting 30 goals next season should he remain free from injury. The least I would do is look to bring in a winger with a good assist record. Some one like Di Maria who totalled 17 assists last season or Reus who managed 13. The thing with the likes of Bony or Remy is that they are out and out goal scorers, not creators, that's why I would rule them out, unless they are going to be back up to Sturridge.
Red Rum
I think the World Cup showed why Roy didn't last long at LFC. He used so many players in the wrong fashion not getting the best out if them. It's no indication of LFC next season mate
You realise we had more shots in total and more shots on target than both Italy & Uruguay which sort of undermines your point. England created more Han enough chances in those games. They didn't take them. Like Suarez in his first full season when everyone said he wasn't a finisher. Not to mention Roy's tactics are completely different. Sturridge should also have scored about 4 against Costa Rica. You are comparing apples and oranges mate.
It doesn't really undermine my point as we still struggled for goals. Basically, what I'm saying is we need to replace Suarez creativity and Assists to support Sturridge.
Red Rum
When Liverpool were laying waste to multiple teams in the spring hodgson's England played Denmark in a friendly. He played 5 Liverpool outfield players. They were not used in anything like as creative or positive manner than they were for Liverpool. It was like as if they were playing on sedatives. Hodgson is not a top flight manager, he is made for the mediocre and his teams will always find that level.
So because England have some of the same players we are going to play like England? Are we also going to play like Brazil because we have two Brazilians?
Hodgson and England played all of our players wrong, that's why they looked bad. Nothing to do with a lack of suarez since last year we lacked him for the start of the year and did fine
Yes we are going to play like Brazil Navada. All I meant was England gave us a glimpse of Lallana, Sturridge, Gerrard, Henderson and Sterling on the same pitch. Less of the childish, sarcastic remarks.
Red Rum
They have a point red rum, your point is invalid because of the different variables, for a start Liverpool will not be playing against national teams. Plus we have signed other non English players, and woy won't be our manager. These little nuances may mean it won't be all doom and gloom for us next season.
Well taking a Reds point, Suarez went out and almost single hand lye destroyed England
Just having some of the same players in a national team doesn't mean they will play the same as they do for their club.
You seem to forget that without Suarez for the first few games of last season we were top of the league.
12 Jul 2014 17:12:42
Did you really think that Roy and Rogers use the same tactics? 1 big diff is henderson. He's role in eng and Liverpool are totally diff. Roy didn't know how to maximize sterling strength too. And also teams in world cup are mostly playing for draw so they are much more defensive
I facepalmed at this post
12 Jul 2014 13:49:13
Hi eds, any idea if lazar markovic is on merseyside, or due on merseyside, for his medical today? I have seen the photo but that could have been taken anytime at any airport.
{Ed002's Note - I have no idea where he is at this point in time.}
Lallana, henderson and Sterling are all grafters. They will all work hard for the team, closing down, chasing lost causes and providing energy in midfield. They will get their fair share of assists, but our midfield need creativity in front of them who will chip in with both goals and assists to help Sturridge.
Red Rum
Wrong post sorry.
Red Rum
12 Jul 2014 13:49:01
Banter if Possible.
So just thinking there lads about the Vice Captain for next Season.
its very possible we will start the Season Without Agger and Lucas and with Suarez Gone who would your Pick be for the VC next Season? I honestly have no idea who I would pick?
12 Jul 2014 14:08:05
Assuming Agger and Lucas leave, it would have to be Hendo for me. He's passionate and vocal and he's basically someone who looks like a leader. He did captain the England U21 side too, if I'm not mistaken.
12 Jul 2014 14:24:48
Yeah Hendo would probably be my choice too,
but you also have Sakho who has Captained France and PSG, or even Lambert. of course this is all assuming both Agger + Lucas leaves of course
12 Jul 2014 16:18:31
Sakho is a very strong contender for the vice-captaincy, but I feel he just needs to be here for a couple of years to really gain that command. Same with Lambert.
Plus Henderson really looks a fierce leader. Love his attitude! Almost feels like a local lad now!
12 Jul 2014 13:47:09
You know what I personally like about Bony!
He makes everything look easy. He neVer looks like he strikes the ball the hard and in Ariel duels he just floats in like there isn't any defenders trying to stop him. The man is a TANK.
12 Jul 2014 13:42:01
Any thoughts on marco reus
Apparently rejected Manchester United recently and could be available - any links to Liverpool eds.
{Ed002's Note - None.}
12 Jul 2014 13:36:27
With Markovic having a medical, Can, Lallana and Lambert all signing, who are our next realistic targets.
People keep mentioning Lovren and Bony.
What is Marco Reus availability? Didn't play at the World Cup due to injury but is a fantastic player with much to offer.
Would we not be able to attempt a double swoop from Dortmund for both Reus and Hummels?
Also is it true Lucas might be leaving?
R+R WestMidsKopite
12 Jul 2014 13:43:10
We are not in for Bony mate and we have not spoke to Swansea Bout him as has been explained.
Double swoop for Reus and Hummels? Tell me when you wake up from your dream!
12 Jul 2014 13:31:49
hi eds been looking at emre can on y tube looks like a young stevie g or Ross Barkley to me with the way he tackles strenth and shere power looks a v good player what do yous think could he play that roll
I agree he certainly doesn't look like a defensive midfielder. He is only 20 and I think he will be more of a squad player this season tbh.
On another note, if Lucas is to leave we would need to replace him with another DM as I still feel a little nervous without adequate protection in front of the back 4.
Red Rum
Is my avatar on
12 Jul 2014 13:17:19
People who believe Suarez carried Liverpool last season need to take a closer look at the contribution of Daniel Sturridge.
If Suarez goals were erased from the scoresheet, with no replacement, Liverpool would have received 16 less points. (10 of these points were against the bottom 4 teams). Erasing Sturridge's goals would have cost us 20 points. While Suarez may have scored more goals, Sturridge scored more important goals.
The most significant goals in a game are those which change the result at the time they are scored - goals that draw a team level, or give them the lead. Sturridge scored 11 such key goals, meaning that more than half his goals (52%) were game changing at the time they were scored. Suarez scored 8 (26%).
In close games (draws or won by 1 goal), Sturridge scored 13 times, while Suarez contributed 3 goals.
Suarez scored ten more goals than Sturridge, largely because his goal tally was significantly increased by battering the weakest teams, and capitalising in games where Liverpool were dominant.
Suarez scored 15 of his 31 goals against the bottom 4 teams (Sturridge scored 5).
Suarez scored 20 of his goals in games which Liverpool won by 3 goals or more. Sturridge joined the party on just 5 occasions.
Suarez has received most of the publicity, accolades, and awards. Yet, despite playing 4 less games than Suarez (7.5 including substitutions), Sturridge was worth more points to Liverpool, scored more game changing goals and scored more goals in close games. He also scored more goals against our four top placed opponents (4-2), more first goals (9-7) and scored in more games (19-18).
We need to lose the Suarez worship and start to recognize the amazing season Sturridge has had. Our season was a team effort, with major contributions from many players. But if the contribution from one player stands out it was, for me, that of Daniel Sturridge.
Can you now add assists too. Surely that would give a much better representation, although in terms of goals, Sturridge has always been important.
Wow what a post! I always knew that but was lazy to check these stats. studge is amazing. I hope he will have injury free season and dominate again.
Piledriver
I can't analyse assists as I have no data relating to when the assist occurred.
I tend to view assists as a fairly meaningless, and often misleading stat anyway. There is no standard definition, and goals tend to be created by the actions of a number of players - not just the one who delivered the final pass.
How many of his goals were assisted by Suarez and how many lead from Suarez creativity going forward?
I don't know the answer and I admire your positivity going forward, but Suarez was essential in qualifying for CL last season. Contributing to 43 goals (goals and assists), that's not including penalties won and chances created that didn't lead to a direct assist.
Fact is they were both exceptional for us last season and we have lost a major asset in terms of quality. However, Sturridge is more than capable of taking the goal scoring responsibilities this season and I think we will be fine with him as our main option.
P.S we are all aware that it was a team effort, but usually (in all walks of life) when someone leaves or retires from a company people thank them for their contribution. No one comes up to me at work and thanks me because I am not going anywhere. Come to think of it they probably wouldn't thank me if I was haha.
Red Rum
Red Rum
I have no numbers regarding goals from Suarez creativity. However, Sturridge has a far better goals per game ratio when Suarez is not playing. Suarez creativity certainly helps him, but being the main man helps him more.
I wasn't suggesting that we won't miss Suarez, nor was I trying to denigrate his contribution. Suarez and Sturridge were, for one season, the best strike partnership in the world.
The Suarez numbers were there to provide a context for Sturridges' achievements, and to show that the timing of goals scored is often more important than the quantity.
How many of suarez goals were assisted by others? People seem to forget that Sturridge and sterling also pulled defenders about creating space for suarez. It's a team game people one player does nothing on his own no matter how many fancy nutmegs he might do
12 Jul 2014 18:26:49
Fantastic analytical post there and one that really shows that Liverpool are not about one man and will continue to progress without Suarez.
I for one believe that Sturridge will thrive up top and that with the right creativity behind him (Markovic/Lallana/Sterling/Coutinho) along with the accurate passing of Gerrard and Henderson he could well be a 30+ goal a season striker.
I will miss that drive to the touchline followed by a nutmeg or round the corner ball that Suarez mastered, but I can watch that on La Liga shows whilst being assured no player will have a games played to games banned ratio like him in a Liverpool shirt again!
12 Jul 2014 18:45:40
Suarez had 5 assists more than Sturridge; that is it.
12 Jul 2014 13:10:35
Hi Ed's,
Nemanja Matic has come out and said that Markovic could be one of the best in the world if he improved his attitude. I'm wondering if anyone can elaborate on this supposed bad attitude?
Thanks
{Ed002's Note - He will be referring to his attitude in training - one of the reasons he was due to stay at Benfica another year.}
12 Jul 2014 18:46:49
He needs to take training seriously. Don't worry, BR will set him straight.
Maybe he could be BR's new jogging buddy.
12 Jul 2014 13:08:50
Hi Eds, just recovering from an operation, am checking the site a few times per day and just wanted to say thanks for all of your hard work and effort. Looks like good times for LFC ahead. Cheers
{Ed002's Note - Thanks Chris - I hope the recovery goes well.}
12 Jul 2014 18:47:08
Get well soon man.
Thanks Ed and AG. having had a bit more time than usual to read the posts, you do wonder why people on here want to slate new, existing players, plus the manager, owners and pretty much anything to do with the club we all 'support'. cheers
{Ed002's Note - I could not agree more Chris.}
12 Jul 2014 12:33:12
[Apologies Ed001 somehow sent that too early]
Ed001 you've said there are better options than Bony (although he is a very good player) who would be your preferred choice if we were to bring in another forward? (Say you HAVE to bring in one because I know you might be tempted to say no one!).
{Ed001's Note - ah well you see that would be one of the options I would be happier with than say buying a Benzema player to appease the fans. Not that Benzema is not a decent player, just that he is not worth the wages and transfer fee, when we could improve on left back etc more with that money.
As a forward, right now I would prefer someone more experienced, to help guide the younger players through. I think we now need a Gary McAllister signing, but up front, as we have the youth already there. Someone like Klose would be ideal, off the top of my head.}
I see your point ed but Lamberts no spring chicken
Personally, I'd be happy if we went into the season with Sturridge, Borini and Lambert as our strike force and signed a top class left back and centre half (presuming the Markovic deal is all but done)
12 Jul 2014 13:30:14
How about someone like Lacazette or Lavezzi Ed001?
{Ed001's Note - good point TSB and I was completely forgetting we got him! Doh. Yeah forget what I said then, I think I may be losing the plot!}
12 Jul 2014 18:47:59
You are losing the plot Ed001, you replied to the wrong post!
{Ed001's Note - I have no idea how I managed to do that! Apologies, I really was losing the plot. Old age is catching up with me faster than I realised. To think they say life begins at 40, I think mine is more likely to end at this rate.
In answer to your question, I haven't seen a lot of Lacazette but what I saw looked good. Lavezzi on the other hand, I am not convinced by at all. Again I have not really seen enough to fully be decided, but he has yet to look a good bet whenever I have watched him.}
12 Jul 2014 12:30:02
are Arsenal looking to move on Podolski or Cazorla and would we be interested in either?
Cheers Eds,
{Ed002's Note - No.}
12 Jul 2014 13:31:34
Arsenal have a very strong attack and midfield now with plenty of quality competition in every position.
If it wasn't for the annual injury list Arsenal manage to accumulate, I would say there would be some unhappy players at Arsenal come end of next season.
12 Jul 2014 12:22:50
Just want to get some opinions here.
Our attacking option this coming season so far.
Lambert: ST
Sturridge: ST, LW, RW
Borini: ST, LW, RW
Coutinho: No 10, LW, RW
Sterling: No 10, LW, RW
Lallana: No 10, LW, RW
Pending:
Markovic: ST, LW, RW
Possible:
Origi: ST, LW, RW
Markovic will probably feature quite a bit this coming season and if Origi joins then he will go back to Lille on a season long loan. After the loan he will join up with the squad and will hopefully be ready to take over from Lambert after his contract ends in two years time.
Do we really need another striker right now should Borini stay and Markovic close to joining?
Lambert is a false 9 or a no.10 mate. He can play as a striker as he did in the lower leagues but he has really adpated his game and turned into a far more creative player than he is clinical.
10 assists last season which was only 3 off Gerrard and Suarez. Lambert doesn't take corners though and he didn't get as much of the ball in the final third as Suarez. He is one of the most efficient creators in world football right now. It's a shame about his back problems or I'd be happy for him to start every game behind the front 2.
12 Jul 2014 13:21:16
Sturridge will not be playing a wide role anymore I think and Markovic cannot play as a No.9, but maybe as as No.10 or 2nd striker.
Origi primarily plays as a No.9 only. Lallana can play deeper in a 3 man midfield, much Coutinho did.
East Midlands Scouser,
Pochettino did mix things up every now and then but Lambert is a striker. Not taking anything away from his ability and I am quite happy to have Lambert here but can see Rodgers playing him alongside Sturridge in a 4-1-2-1-2 diamond/4-3-1-2 with either Lallana, Coutinho or Sterling behind them. Markovic can play as a no 10 too.
Still does not answer my question at the end of my post though.
12 Jul 2014 12:14:24
Hi Ed's,
Any recent interest shown by Liverpool in Shakhtar's Douglas Costa or Luiz Adriano?
Thanks,
//Carl
{Ed002's Note - No.}
12 Jul 2014 11:39:43
Hi Eds, although we didn't get Sanchez it did show that BR was willing to spend £35M on one player if he fitted the profile so I'm wondering if BR has shown any interest in Toni Kroos (or even Ross Barkley)? Surely they fit the club's profile, age, talent, position. Thanks for your work.
{Ed001's Note - not a chance of either, no matter whether Rodgers showed interest or not.}
12 Jul 2014 11:48:25
Hello eds. Not really a transfer rumour but please respond somewhere.
The times saying Rodgers will be given the full £75 million (or whatever the actual price is) for suarez to buy targets.
The times is sometimes reliable but my question is if that were so can he spend the suarez money and also the money the owners would have given rodgers to spend for making top 4 etc etc.
I am NOT ASKING for details on money it is just a question as would have thought if just Suarez money we would would have to forget expensive world class targets bar maybe one as would be over budget.
And if he is able to use suarez and whatever was put aside for top four finish, not sure it would be a good idea to get more in debt?
Thanks
{Ed001's Note - the money is already being spent.}
Surely we have money to spend if Suarez was to stay
I have no idea how much you get for top 4 or 2? I realize we have spent a fair bit but would not cover cost of suarez, yet. Do you expect us to try and sign a world class striker for instance as well as LB and CB?
12 Jul 2014 11:38:49
Looks like a lots happened in the past week
the biter's gone
the kid with the girly hair from Benfica has been *spotted* at some airport
we are in talks with Swansea perhaps a return for allen I know a certain Harry who'd be delighted with that
and most importantly the eds have added some absolutely terrific features to the site especially the agree disagree although I fo feel sorry for waro and ozone for every agree to their posts their are going to be a score of disagrees
So one of my exams over just the other half left
bye bye again people for the next week
p.s eds heard anything about who we discussed with Swansea?
{Ed001's Note - one of the discussion points was Borini, that is all I know so far. They would be keen to take him to replace Michu.}
12 Jul 2014 11:38:46
Jus a quick one eds,
How does our club facilitate a young foreign player? If they haven't got a family i.e wife & kids & so on do we send a liason to stay with them & keep them company or would we help them find a suitable accomodation close to other players so on & so forth? I only ask this in cases like origi & markovic, I no idea if they got a young family or not jus wondered how we help settle the young lads to help tnem fill there full potential?
Thanks guys
{Ed001's Note - I am not sure if FSG have changed how they are dealt with now. I know they have a whole section of staff to deal with new players in US sports, not sure if they have introduced it over here fully. I will have to ask, see if I can find out for you, because I very much doubt they would have left things as they were.}
12 Jul 2014 12:44:24
When you say "left things as they were" Ed, do you mean that we were poor in handling foreign players and making them feel welcome? Sorry if I have read too much into that ha.
Great question though kj
{Ed001's Note - it is the same throughout all teams in England, or was. They only had a liaison officer or two to deal with it all, so not much was done other than finding them a place to live and introducing them to their team mates. Basically it was then just limited to waiting for them to moan about something and get it sorted.
Contrast that with an organisation like the NHL, which has much less money, but the teams I have read about all have a number of staff to deal with foreign players. As well as the standard stuff we did, they have induction camps, I think that is what they are called, where they help them to integrate with their team mates outside of the game itself. Here we just leave them to do their own thing after training, expecting the captain to sort out team bonding.
More does need to be done, a foreign player should get a lot more help to integrate, with the club leading the way, not leaving it to the other players. That is why I do understand why Torres wanted to leave, even if he was partially at fault for not being one of the lads. He never really got into the team bonding stuff, but it was not compulsory by the club, it was up to the players to organise it and he just preferred to be with his family. While I understand his thinking, I do think the club should take more responsibility for what are, after all, multimillion pound assets, that are just being thrown in at the deep end to sink or swim!}
12 Jul 2014 11:38:29
Sick of people whinging about why we don't sign this player or that player. It's useless bidding for top players if they don't want to come. Remember willian, mikky, Sanchez etc? It appears that our scouts are doing a decent job of targeting realistic players. Ed002 has repeatedly said that we should make sure a player would be willing to sign before launching any sort of bid. People saying we should sign cavani, Rodriguez etc are just dreaming. You can't replace Suarez, plane and simple. Build squad depth and try and improve 2 or 3 starters and we'll be alright. Let's get in a LB and CB and I'll be happy.
12 Jul 2014 11:37:46
Any update on the Colombian wizzard Cuadrado smashing player
{Ed001's Note - try Eurosoccer page mate, he is not connected with us.}
Good man
12 Jul 2014 11:30:35
Funk big name signings. We turn players into big names. No one had heard of Suarez when he signed for us. All everyone wanted was a big name and not that Andy Carroll was. While he was getting helicoptered in Suarez and his family quietly walked into Melwood and signed his deal.
The rest is history.
So lads it's time you all realised Liverpool fans have always been intelligent when it comes to football matters. Judge the players on the pitch or over a period of time. See their potential and how they are improving.
Big name signings are good if they are right but they very rarely succeed which is why not many players who leave Liverpool actually go on to better themselves
I agree with your point on big players not always succeeding but i'm pretty sure everyone had heard of Suarez following his world cup performance and the 'Ghana handball' incident.
I think everyone may of heard of suarez after a certain handball in the World Cup semi final tbh
If you hadn't heard of Luis Suarez before he came to Liverpool you must be one of those who genuinely doesn't understand there's a world outside England.
I can't claim to have seen him play too often for Ajax before the move, but he was one of the stand-out talents from South Africa 2010, and of course that handball did elevate his fame.
That point just ruined the rest of your post.
What I was saying was I had defo heard of Suarez. But everyone wanted a bigger signing. Aka Andy Carroll. When Suarez was the big signing but no one saw it.
Maybe we have or are about to sign this new player now. It doesn't have to be a high profile player.
Also you all new what a talent he was because of a handball. Very educated. And toddy I have followed Liverpool all over Europe for the past 35 years thanks for enlightening me there are other continents and other nationalities of footballers it will help with my development.
12 Jul 2014 11:25:58
Question for all Carra left last season and Agger and Lucas and even Suarez may not be here next season so who is going to be vice captiain we lack leadership as it is Henderson
Henderson will be our long term captain I am sure of it. He might not be ready right now but but another season or two working as vice captain under Stevie and he will be fine.
His passion and desire is perfect for it!
That being said, what about Lambert as an outside shot for vice captain?
12 Jul 2014 12:04:42
Skrtel or Henderson.
I want to say Sakho but he still needs to establish himself
12 Jul 2014 12:11:23
Sakho would be the obvious choice. He's captained sides before
Skrtel? He hasn't got a voice at all! He has needed to be told what to during every game! Sakho is a natural leader and when he masters the lingo he must be our captain/ vice captain
Seen a couple of posts about potential future captains and potential new vice captain and can't believe no one has mentioned Lallana?! Was Saints captain so a fair chance to be involved in the captaincy/vice captaincy debate for a few years to come.
12 Jul 2014 11:21:39
Iv got to say i'm dissapointed by a lot of the responses to our interest in Lovren.
Before he moved to Southampton I had always thought he was going to be a top player and hooed we would go in for him. Some big teams were interested in him when he chose Southampton.
Althought I am interested how much a transfer fee is it does not dictate whether or not I think we should buy a player or not, simply his ability is enough for me, the club can worry about the fees.
Lovren is a top quality CB with Prem experience at only 24. You have to think that he and Sakho will be our first team pairing, similar age. Look at the potential longevity in our centre then.
Everyone who is rightly raving about Hansen should consider something, longevity and continuity breed stability in a back line. Hansen offered us that, and its priceless.
So everyone moaning about the fee should realise something, Liverpool are not just paying blindly for one player, they are willing to pay that much because he offers Liverpool the opportunity to have a young and talented back line, barring Johnson. Look at Mignolet, Sakho, Lovren, Flanagan and even the likes of Kelly, Mclaughlin, Illori. They are all under 25. In terms of defense, stability is just as important as ability and with the prospect of atleast 5 years with the same players in those positions we will get that stability.
Lovren and Sakho will be one of the best CB partnerships in the world if we get our man, and I don't care 2 hoots what the club pays to achieve that, i'm just glad that the cheque books match our ambitions!
Well said Anfield Andy
Couldn't agree more
Lovren is quality and we need quality
12 Jul 2014 11:07:18
Just heard on ssn that bojan from Barcelona maybe going to stoke on loan surely it might be worth trying to hijack this deal we are very short of mature strikers now with champs league looming .
Cheers mal
Have you seen him play in the last few years he has been on loan?
He was awful for Ajax last season and scored 4 goals, and scored 3 for Milan the season before.
Every time a big team gives him a chance, he blows it.
Thanks for the laughs, it was needed
Not worth hi-jacking as you say. He hasn't preformed well in recent seasons and he would just be a bench warmer. We have Lambert and borini so why saddle the club with more debt and a wage bill?
Baz
Mal1960, do me a favour bojan has been very poor we're ever he's been,
let's start pushing for jordan ibe to be giving his chance and not blocking the path with no mark players like aspes,
alberto, bojan etc.
12 Jul 2014 11:06:15
Eds, is there any truth in the Benzema £40m rumours, also read that we are going to break our transfer record?
No truth at all, thank God for that. Benzema is Awful and lucky to play for any big team. Sturridge is twice the player he ever was.
He is not awful?!
Yes he is and scores 1of 5 clear cut chances and basically walks around the pitch for 90 minutes.
12 Jul 2014 10:52:38
Surely Ross Barkley is now a viable option with the Suarez sale. And we can offer him champions league football
We are not trying to build the England world cup squad here.
Please scrap the thought of Barkley joining Liverpool. It is not going to happen.
Surely you must be 5? Never ever will Everton sell us a bad player never mind a very good one.
Also all the people banging about Suarez money, that's BS, we won't sign any £ 40 million players at all.
Ha ha ha ha ha. beg pardon. it's not easy to compose oneself on this board. However you need to fill the LS gap .I have to say it's on a Grand Canyon scale
Just sayin like :)
Who's place would he take in the starting line up?
At last voices of reason
I was getting worried for a minute :)
You mean like the gapping hole lukaku left? At least we have Sturridge, Borini and Sterling, Lambert as well.,
Who do you have? Arone kone, am shaking with fear. Oh no, I forgot Naismith. well your strike force on paper is worse than Stoke mister bitterblue. Consentrate on your team please, anyone with a clue about LFC knows there is no chance in hell we will sign Barkley directly from Everton. Maybe if Man city bough him and he flopped bigtime we might get our hands on him.
Why? He'd cost £40m+ and is no better than Coutinho, Sterling or Can. Even Teixeira has more potential. He's the most over rated player in the league. 0 assists and about 3/4 goals are not figures to get excited about from a 19 year old. Sterling just scored 10 and assisted 7 at the same age in less gametime playing very similar positions. Stop clamouring for a big money signing.
Lambertinho as in Brazilian 'maestro' guffaw ( stop press they don't exist anymore doh! )
Look Lukaku was at times a reported missing person, just didn't always turn up! (yep when he did he added to team performance etc. )
LS on the other hand was your main man and without him , well my guess is you would have been short of 6 to 9 points at the very least!
So only someone in denial would compare the 2
like I said, just sayin like :)
Who knows, we might have had an extra 6-9 points given we had a better win % when he was banned. We seemed to open up and concede more goals with Suarez on the pitch. Probably due to the amount of times he gave the ball away. Just saying like lol
Crystal ball predictions are nonsense mate ;) Suarez scored 12 of his 31 goals againt the 3 relegated sides. And a further 7 vs the 3 teams who almost got relegated. So 19 goals in games we would in all probabilty be winning anyway. Facts are facts.
12 Jul 2014 13:24:29
We will see how you get along next season without Lukaku and how we get along without Suarez Blue247.
Of course you would never mention the assists
Guess what, I'll do it for you
Last season, more than half of Sturridge’s 21 Premiership goals, 12 in all, came from passes delivered by Suarez.
The word is out you guys are in DENIAL (a veritable gran cañón hear the echo? lol )
Still just saying like :)
I just don't understand ANYONE who says we won't miss Suarez's footballing ability next season.
Come on! You're just being completely disingenuous if you say that. Suarez was absolutely world class last season and you don't need stats to back that up. So far, we have signed squad players and lost the best player Steven Gerrard has ever played with (his words)
I know the sock robber is just trying to wind us up, but he is absolutely right about us missing Suarez
12 Jul 2014 10:42:16
Photo in Liverpool sightings of markovic at the airport en route to Liverpool.
12 Jul 2014 10:28:52
Just watching LFC TV goals from 20113/14
Suarez was unbelievable, hope we can replace him with another genious somehow as were going to miss him.
I know he was troubled but as a footballer Barcelona have got a bargain for £75m.
Spend wisely Liverpool don't want to do a spurs and bring too many players in one hit.
Bargain? One serious offence and its a life time ban matey
12 Jul 2014 11:14:02
Lambertinho you are not far wrong there mate. There is no way the club could of risked it anymore. Shame but the club moves on.
12 Jul 2014 11:19:38
Hi Paul, I was watching LFC TV as well, it was tough watching it knowing we probably won't have a player of his talent in the side next season. Hopefully the first 11 will be strengthened with the funds from his sale. He's always wanted to play for Barca, which is quite understandable for a Spanish speaking South American, and his latest ban would have hit us badly. Thankfully we don't have to worry about it now. Sad he has gone but a relief we don't have to deal with the Luis Suarez circus anymore. Onwards and upwards.
12 Jul 2014 10:20:50
Can I make a plea to my fellow posters to ease up with the 'that player is not worth that money' posts please? I understand where you're coming from but business just simply does not work that way.
LFC will have done their homework on players they think will be the best fit for the position and bring the most to the club i.e. attitude, technique, leadership, passion, commitment etc.
It then just comes down to how much the club want that player and how much they are prepared to buy them for. It is measured in a different way and should not be compared to how much another club paid for similar player or similar position because the needs and views of the club were different and non-comparible.
The club know what they are doing and have all the facts. Let's trust them. They have all of our best interests in mind.
Andy Carroll
Stewart Downing
Charlie Adam
3 players this organisation massively overspent on and sold at a huge loss.
I think the fans have a right to question the club's valuations.
I do agree with this, to a certain point. Fact is there are players who are not worth the big fee involved, prices are driven up by the club selling club not wanting to sell.
Yeah Lallana, looks great, think he will be great, had a great season last time. Worth £25m. Nah.
In the reality he has played top flight football for 2-3 yrs, is 26 and has about 10 international caps, played about 2hrs of WC football. Not saying not a good player or that he won't be great for us etc.
Choosing players of similar position
Shaqiri. Younger, played top flight football for more years, played much more international football and was a star at the WC, the highest level scoring a hat-trick, played and shone in CL the highest level of club football in Europe. Could have gone for £15m. But as that is going by press links, here's one that happened
Sanchez. Level of career vastly higher, younger, won big titles and cups. Sold £35m. I'd say his cv and confirm level, not potential is twice that of Lallana. So that would be £17.5 for Lallana.
Or if you'd prefer more attacking skilful midfielder than winger, one who has the prem experience Sanchez doesn't
Fabregas. Sold £30m. Same age. Won everything.
I'd say Lallana is £17m not £25m
I think the fans should stick to being fans, specially when it comes to finances.
Ken not being funny but they were signed 3 years ago now. Can we try moving on? Kenny and Comolli aren't even at the club anymore.
Crunch all your post is wrong. Sanchez is nothing like lallana, one is a winger and the other is a playmaker, one is on 150000£ a week and the other is on 80000 £, one rejected us to sign to the team below us in the table from only 2 months ago and one did all he can to sign for us despite being a bitterblue.
Shaqiri is just an insult, he is not even half as talented as lallana and was demanding 100 000 a week and doesn't have any workrate whatsoever and Lallana covered the 2nd most ground in the PL last season and made the most sprints in the league as well.
Whatever you value a player at is nonsense and baseless pointless and will not affect what the club pays for players in the future at all, because in most cases the selling club decides the price and what you think of it is just that pointless
12 Jul 2014 14:16:58
A player is only ever worth what a buying club is willing to pay, end of discussion really!
12 Jul 2014 14:26:53
And just playing devils advocate but surely someone's worth can only truly be seen after they've signed and either performed or floppe over a sustained period if time, hindsight is an amazing imaginable skill, looking back did Andy Carroll, Stewart downing etc prove value no, at the time we were willing to pay what their respective clubs wanted so whether people like it or not that was their worth at that time! It's happened, there's a new structure in place for transfers, thing that baffles me is why people even care about fees etc, if the club decide to stump up a fee then that's their decision, I think the owners have earned our trust when it comes to learning for mistakes from the past, one thing about fsg is they are quick learners, we are no longer mugs in the transfer market we used to be, we as a club will never please everyone, some of our fans and I use that term loosely, complain if we stump up the extra couple if mill, and then complain when we don't! Ain't nobody got time for that!
Not slating him, but really Lallana worth £25m? Would he be worth that if he wasn't English?
He had a great season last year. Was playing below premier league level for years. Has just starting playing international football at 26 and won nothing.
The three I mentioned are all above him in terms of quality. Don't be blind just cause we signed him. I think he'll be great, but the question was about value. He ain't £25m if you can buy Fabregas for around the same money.
12 Jul 2014 10:16:48
With BR having a reputation of enquiring young British talent. Do thing there could be an audacious bid for Barkley? I just have a feeling (or maybe hope) there is a big signing to come before the window closes. Thanks.
{Ed002's Note - I would think the chances are between slim and zip.}
I know Slim but who is this Zip fellow? (Sorry, that was really bad wasn't it!)
We have a fat chance of getting the first but the second is open to offers.
12 Jul 2014 11:07:14
Does 76 emply your birth year mate? If so I can't believe you posted this ridicolous post! Surely you know the bitters and mancs won't sell us a bag of peanuts right?
Nice one pape ;-)
11 Jul 2014 22:03:46
Hey ed any updates on serge aurier or is he going to end up at Chelsea?. I think he's a good player fits our system and creates chances. I did check search engine but no update for a while . Thanks for all the hard work
{Ed002's Note - I am not aware of any updates regarding Aurier.}
11 Jul 2014 20:45:57
Friend of mine working in Portugal told me Liverpool reps are over talking to fc porto about a young left back called rafa so my question edds is have you heard anything or is he taking the mick.
{Ed002's Note - I am not aware of a Porto left back called Rafa. The Rafa that attracts much attention is at Braga and is a target of Southampton.}
11 Jul 2014 20:09:32
Ed's I'm wondering if we have any interest in Luciano Vietto? He looks to be a real talent and could fill the large Suarez shaped whole in our forward line, though he could do with bulking up. Is it true Valencia have first option?
{Ed002's Note - There was interest last summer. There is none now as far as I know.}
12 Jul 2014 10:11:33
Morning all I'm losing sight who's avaliable now, which replacements for ls are around with interest from us .sensible and most realistic ones? Or is there big name in the frame cheers
12 Jul 2014 10:08:00
Why don't Liverpool spend big on a center back and left back instead of 20m 30m or 40m on a striker if you take away the 31 goals suarez scored we would have still scored 70. plus we will have another body in the team instead of suarez who could score 15 - 20 goals .if we shored up the defence and chop our goals against in half that would be good enough to win the league. Hummels and merano would do for me
12 Jul 2014 10:05:53
Eds fellow reds, question for today to everyone .do you think Liverpool will do better in the league this season than last?
{Ed001's Note - I expect another title challenge, but I can only dream of us lifting it I think.}
I agree Ed but believe it will be even more competitive this year and, as we are still building BR's philosophy, don't want to get too carried away just yet and will be pleased with a top 4 finish
I actually believe once this has all died down with Suarez we will be stronger and will challenge for the title. Winning it is never easy as last year proved. But with a bit of luck you never know.
Once we win that first one there will be no stopping us that is what are rivals fear most.
Worse, without a doubt.
Last season we were out of the cups quite early and coped well with a shorter fixture list. We also had the element of surprise with teams underestimating us.
This season we will not be underestimated. Teams will do a Chelsea on us. Park the bus and hit on the counter.
Extra mid week games will disrupt our momentum. We have little or no Champions league experience to speak of except Gerrard.
4th place would be a massive achievement.
I bet you will find that teams will underestimate us even more now there is no Suarez. We are Liverpool ffs, what element of surprise! And parking the bus? What like all teams did to us last season? The only parked bus we didn't pass was chelseas otherwise we crushed a lot of parked buses last year and it will be no difference this season. you come across as a suarex fan not a Liverpool fan in which case you know what to do ;)
Ken Aguero- Be careful you're not doing a "You can't win anything with kids" mate.
No. Almost impossible to envisage us finishing as high as 2nd. Aim has to be top 4 and to stabilise before thinking about the title. It's going to be a real scrap for 3rd and 4th between us, United and Gooners. Arsenal could make a bid for the title with a couple more good signings.
12 Jul 2014 10:00:02
Am I the only one who thinks bony is quality?
Been raving to my mates about him for a while now
He's more complete than lukaku & would score a good amount of goals
People have been going on about Bony on this site for years. Surprised there's so much negativity now that we are linked with him. Personally feel he would do the job for us and would be pleased if he signed
12 Jul 2014 10:17:37
I agree he is strong but very good on the ground a bit like sturridge in the way he is clinical in his finishing.
Agree 200%! He is quality and can fit into our system very easily and can give a little something different with his power also!
But will he be willing to be a sub for Sturridge? And No I don't see him starting with Sturridge because he plays only as a striker and I doubt sturridge would play anywhere else when his scoring record for us is actually one of the best in our entire history, if we knew all along Suarex was leaving then I fully understand why Lallana was targeted and overspent a bit on. Suarez & Sturridge was always in the team becuase BR had 2 worldclass strikers who both must play, now he will just go to a 4-3-2-1 or 4-4-1-1 or 4-3-3 with width.
{Ed001's Note - actually Bony can play second striker and as an attacking midfielder I have been informed by someone who has worked with him.}
Average, like Lambert and Borini.
Lambert & Borini are not average, queit frankly imho all your posts are worse than average. Bony most def is not Average. you are clueless.
I didn't know that ed because whenever I watched him he was playing as a lone striker with Shelvy or Pozuelo or Hernandez behind him. Is playing with 2 strikers what BR wants to do?
{Ed001's Note - he wants flexibility.}
Yeah he played that position quite a bit for vitesse behind *blanked on name* and still got a ridiculous amount of goals and a couple of assists playing a good percentage of games off the main striker so he is quite an adaptable player!
12 Jul 2014 13:28:02
Johnathan Reis was the player Bony played with up top in Vitesse, but he wasn't playing behind as such but with Reis.
I don't think Reis would want a Bony behind him ;)
12 Jul 2014 09:58:52
Hi Eds, I was wondering what your thoughts are on 'grass roots' football and how we can improve football in schools sustainably?
Years ago, probably around early to mid 1990's a good friend of mine who didn't quite make the cut at Ipswich Town to turn pro, trained in an Ajax model as a skills and technique coach (I forget the name of it) and would work with youngsters to help them develop this. I remember him banging his head on a proverbial wall back then saying the overriding view of putting a big striker up top always undid his work and most schools were just 'ticking the box' getting him and his colleagues in.
Do you think anything can be done to genuinely improve young football in schools or clubs?
Many thanks
{Ed001's Note - only way it will change is if schools here go down the US route as far as sports are concerned. Teachers have no idea about coaching, they shouldn't be coaching. Get professional coaches in on a permanent basis for the school teams and let them run them.}
I'm a junior football coach for u10's. U wouldn't believe how many children are being taught to just hoof it up field. When most keepers have the ball they are encouraged to kick it out of their hands as far as they can. It is too easy to get your leaders award and c licence.
Good point, Ed. Thank you for replying. If that's the way the US and other countries are heading it may put us at a long term disadvantage as I really cannot see that ever happening here. I love our country but personally don't like the extinction of competition that is taking place in our schooling system and the view that 'there doesn't need to be a winner as it upsets some of the other students'. Without competition I don't see how people will develop the want or need to push themselves to improve.
Sorry, caught myself sounding off then! Ha! Ha!
Thanks for replying, much appreciated.
Hi Ashy, good to hear from you. That's sad to hear but not surprising. It must be frustrating for you. Do you see any signs of change or is it all short-term 'win this match' mentality?
Cheers
Suffolk red
At a younger age winning is surely not as important as learning
Teach the kids to at the correct way
Lots of short passing and lots of touches on the ball rather than encouraging long direct balls
From my experience it is the parents as well as the coaches that need educating on how to develop young footballers
The old English way of getting the ball up quickly to the big striker is a crime and should be punishable by time behind bars
12 Jul 2014 09:57:15
I would also like to say thanks to the eds for continually improving this page on little to no budget and basically just their own passion!
If they were in charge of Liverpool We would be signing conference players on a free and still getting top 4 and possibly winning the league ;)
But seriously I hope you get the top sponsorship that this page deserves and continue to improve what is easily the best footballing news and banter site on the web!
{Ed001's Note - thank you mate, now where do I go to point out to Ayre those diamonds in the Conference I spotted last season? ;o)
Good post. Ed, your reply sparked a question. Not so much Conference players but why do you think PL teams don't take more chances on lower league players any more? This was a proven recipe of success in many past instances (Ian Rush comes of mind and both a Lambert and Lallana are good recent examples). I know the global market is more utilised nowadays but is there really that much pressure for immediate success that clubs just cannot chance their arm in lower leagues nowadays.
{Ed001's Note - yes and there are less gems in the lower leagues available for a bargain price. The prices went so high it stopped being a cheap alternative.}
Ed, do you know if the site is actually looked at by any players? I'm asking as do you think that if they did one, they would feel the negativity of some fans on them or the other players, and two that they may pass on the fans view to management. It appears that this is sometimes the case in other professions and I feel that in Brendan he seems down to earth enough to at least listen.
Baz
{Ed002's Note - I am aware that players have looked at the site and a prospective Liverpool player did see a lot of negative posts about him a couple of years ago. I have shown the site to a couple of other players. If BR listened to the fans view from here the club would not sign any players at all - it is just a stream of abuse about past, present and prospective players. Of the new players purchased this summer Lallana has been the subject of constant abuse already.}
Its his price tag ed, people are clueless
12 Jul 2014 13:50:23
Marveaux or Payet Ed002?
{Ed002's Note - Sylvain Marveaux.}
12 Jul 2014 09:49:49
I thought we came into this transfer window needing a lb, cb and dfm. So far we have spent close to 70m (including Markovic) and haven't filled these positions, we have also lost our best player and in doing so strengthened one our rivals with Sanchez. Now we also need a top class striker to help replace Suarezs goals. I'm not blaming anyone for the Suarez/Sanchez deals and think we did very well to get 75m considering the circumstances, but I'm just a little worried that although we have signed players to improve the squad, the top class defensive signings we need are not looking promising
They'll come mate hold your horses. Can will be the DM in my opinion so the CD and LB to come plus some more fire power
We only spent about half the amount of Suarez deal and that was our original transfer kitty no? There will be more money available plus player sales. i'm sure FSG know what they are doing finance wise if nothing else.
12 Jul 2014 09:48:49
But of random banter.
If you were one of these multi billionaire people looking to buy a club and do a similar job as city and Chelsea and psg etc have done what club would you buy in Europe?
Taking everything like location facilities and all into account I'd probably go with Everton (cue the hatred ;) ) west ham a Portuguese side like Benfica or Porto or hertha Berlin as an outsider.
Or does anybody see a new country having a huge influx of money in the next few years similar to what France has had?
For a moment I misread your name as Sheikh and thought you was asking our advice! ;-)
I'd buy Liverpool. End of.
Newcastle, without a doubt.
A one club city
Far superior facilities to Everton or West Ham.
Win something at Newcastle and you'll be an overnight legend. Keegan won nothing and is considered a messiah.
12 Jul 2014 12:08:31
They also have a very good, modern stadium. The fans are a bit extreme though.
Liverpool is already a big team though. I'm talking about truly transforming a team.
Actually Newcastle is a very good one I'd forgotten although I still think west ham with their new stadium would be a good prospect with the London draw
Haha I wish Suffolk red I wish!
12 Jul 2014 09:47:36
Which Left Back would you like to de at Liverpool next year?
Bertrand
Moreno
Rodriguez
Rojo
Davies
One of Moreno
Rodriguez
Rojo.
For me Rojo if not then Moreno looks the most realistic
Thought Rodriguez did really well in the world cup, then, we mite work something out with Seville, with Aspas and maybe 12 million, for Moreno, who is great going forward, fast too .
12 Jul 2014 11:21:03
I doubt Rojo is realistic in any shape or form. Barcelona & Chelsea are after him.
If anyone could guarantee me those sexy names would be a hit I would say Moreno but I would take Bertrand over Davies and the others are just hype. F.eks Rodriguez is the most clumsy awful footballer I have seen Live and so many want him, its BS, he had decent stats because he is a deadball specialist and 95% of assists are freekicks and corners. The least technical leftback I have seen in year that swiss fella
12 Jul 2014 07:49:30
I am really annoyed at some of the rumours going on about who is going to get who because even though we sold Suarez and have the cash to spend now we are going for origi and markovich and lovren for overpriced and origi is just because of the world cup buzz he is not actually that good.
Rumours going around that annoy me are Chelsea going for khedira and pogba or united going for Vidal hummels and di Maria, city will not spend as much as usual but there still going to be a strong team and arsenal getting Sánchez really ticked me off but mostly is because we are going for unknown players besides lovren for overpriced value when instead we could get Hummel for the same price as lovren and for a winger why get markovich when you can get di Maria throw in Moreno and were done business just use borini as a back up for sturridge and sell the players not needed e.g agger Allen Lucas aspas
I think people rubbishing Markovic may sing a different tune once they see him play. The kid is special and I suspect in a season or two is going to have a massive impact.
12 Jul 2014 08:26:03
It's called ffp Irish-red. We can't afford the wages and they may not want to come to us. It's not all about the transfer fees. Support the players we have got and will get and you may be surprised.
I think the fact you said rumours said it all. They are just rumours. Man U were rumoured to be signing Schweinsteiger last summer. ended up with Fellaini. I could go on. you really shouldn't believe half the rubbish that's put in print. I mean, it's not like Fleet Street to make up stories is it?
Seriously? Why is there a post like this every day? Why get Markovic and Lovren when we could get Di Maria and Hummels? If you are a young lad I apologise but anyone with half a brain should surely appreciate that it isn't that simple. Do Hummels and Di Maria want to join Liverpool instead of practically any other club in the world they could choose? Do they want to bring their families to live on Merseyside where the language is foreign and there is limited bratwurst and empanadas? Do you honestly think that Di Maria would drop his wages or Hummels would give up a mega payday to play for our club? Its brainless to compare transfer fees of different players, yet everyday there's at least one poster crying because we could have got a high ranking FIFA 14 player from a top foreign club for the money we spent on Llalana. If only it was that simple.
12 Jul 2014 08:53:53
The people in charge at the club know a lot more than you and are fully aware of which players would turn us down instantly if an enquiry were made. At the end of the day you can make as many enquiries and bids as you want for certain players in the knowledge that they will never agree to a transfer. So basically just wasting time when you could be cracking on with the transfers of players who do want to play for LFC
12 Jul 2014 09:52:42
We could get hummels for the same price as lovren? what u smoking pal?
You will find we will be playing more as a team next season with no stand out player. The collective as Brenden say's.
Your spot on there, Chris, Suarez was almost undroppable, now I think Brendan will rotate a bit more, think back to how some players were really tired the last 2/3 games of last season, am sure we learnt a lot then,
just place your trust in Brendan, and watch us go . ynwa .
12 Jul 2014 07:34:57
Lambertihno, did you used to post under a different name?
It would seem so AG.
Seems to have an agenda against my posts.
What he doesn't realise is I couldn't careless what his opinion is, because I have no respect for him. :-)
{Ed002's Note - He has gone.}
12 Jul 2014 03:03:30
Ed001, hope you're well mate - if you're about was wondering what you think about people saying Suarez is best player they've ever seen at Liverpool?
My uncles and dad, older cousins etc all say Fowler was leagues ahead of him - I was too young to see Robbie in his first stint and his second coming was decent but obviously he wasn't in his prime at the time.
But I reckon that Stevie G is better than him, he maybe never had the flair, but he scored some goals that would put Suarez's to shame, and one thing i've noticed about Suarez is if we're playing well he plays well, but he doesn't really have the ability to grab a big game by the scruff of the neck and absolutely boss it, Gerrard did it against AC Milan, and we've seen him score massive goals against big big opposition.
Luis Suarez is atm absolutely in his prime, but he did absolutely nothing against City and Chelsea in both games and the away game against Arsenal - For me a 25 year old Stevie G, does something amazing in at least one of them games.
On another note. how do you feel about the signings we've made and the players we've been linked with? In all honesty, none of them beside Lallana and Lambert excite me - Markovic for £20m seems excessive, seeing as he only scored 5 goals in the league last season but in all honesty i've never seen him play. Emre Can to be fair looks like he could be a monster of a signing.
cheers mate
{Ed001's Note - Fowler was a far better player imo, head and shoulders above Suarez. If he had played in this team last season instead of Suarez, there is absolutely no doubt in my mind that we would have won the league and he would have notched close to 50 goals. His left foot was pure genius. Suarez is a great player, but he is not that great.
Dalglish, even at the tail end of his career, which is all I got to see, was better too. Much better. I regret not having got to see him at his prime, as the tail end of his career was so special.
To be honest I would put Souness above Suarez too. Best central mid I have ever seen, shame he allowed greed to take him to Italy for money instead of staying and solidifying his legend.
Gerrard would be on a par with Suarez for me, though way ahead of him for his overall contribution to the club. It is just both are prone to off days that led to us failing to win, though Gerrard's stand out more as they seem to always involve blind back passes going to an opposition forward! Suarez's off days were just as costly though, I have never seen a forward so able to get into a shooting position but so liable to hit it into row Z as he is at times! Though at least he got into those positions, some players, yes I am talking about you David Ngog, would have been too busy waiting to see what happened to anticipate the ball breaking.
I don't know enough about the players we have brought in from abroad to judge them. I am excited to see them play for us though. How could I not be? They will be wearing the Liverbird on their chest! What more do you need than that to excite you about a player???}
I remember John Barnes being a 10/10 "out of this world" player week in week out in 87/89.
{Ed001's Note - he was incredible, good point. And Beardsley was a gem.}
I disagree, when are people going to admit what careers players like Torres and Suarez have had at LFC once they leave.
Selective memory of the highest degree.
{Ed001's Note - or perhaps we just remember true legends, rather than selecting just a few highlights from a short stint where a player does nothing but try and get a move away? Seems your memory is the selective one. Torres spent over 6 months just sulking. Obviously you forgot that too.}
Thank you! This is what galls me about all the gushing towards the man that has shown contempt to this great club, yes he has been good but the greatest. I think not. His actions caused the sacking of a legend, a man who was head and shoulders his better both on and off the field. Good luck to luis!
Theres two sides to every story. Suarez was by far one of the best forwards I have seen in the holy red of LFC. His pure arrogance and unpredictability on the ball were honestly a joy to watch. He absolutely terrorized defences. For that I will wish him all the best at Barca. However he is not and cannot ever be called a Legend. That requires loyalty, a bit of selflessness, and respect for the club you play for. He had absolutely none of that. For that reason I am glad to see him gone (plus he is turning 28 and we got a huge price for him). I was lucky enough to see Dagger and God play in their primes. Suarez had some things they did not. However both were better than him. Daggers over all ability and football brain were second to none on the pitch. He also used his fat arse to great effect in holding off players! Robbie was an enigma. The toxteth terror with a left foot that I haven't seen matched! He could do it all, and it helped that he learned his trade up next to Rushie! I agree with the ED if Robbie in his prime had been playing last year, Suarez wouldn't have got in the team. He would have outscored Suarez and we would have won the league! I remember watching (live) as he banged in one of the fastest hat tricks in England against a very good Arsenal team. He was unstoppable, great memories!
Fowler was and still is my favourite Liverpool player of all time. Best goal scorer in the last 20 years. But Suarez was much much of a better player. Suarez at a peak last season was the best player in the world,, Robbie wasn't
{Ed001's Note - one season wonder doesn't make him great. Fowler was that good for years, Suarez couldn't hit the side of a barn the year before. If he had stayed and played at last season's level for a couple more seasons, then he could be compared.}
With you there ed. Fowler was, is and always will be god to me.
The best finisher and goalscorer I've ever seen.
12 Jul 2014 02:08:45
Hi eds, what is happening with karim benzema, is it likely he will move? Were is the interest coming from?
{Ed001's Note - there is a Real Madrid site for these questions, thanks.}
If they get Falcao he will be for sale.
11 Jul 2014 23:33:19
Quick question for the eds if I may. To the best of your knowledge are we planning on keeping borini?
I was watching a YouTube video or his season with sunderland earlier and what most people see is 10 goals in a season but if you look closer, all but one were in the second half of the season once he got a regular run in the team and he scored some crackers! Really think he's got what it takes to be the next sturridge and would be gutted to see him leave.
{Ed001's Note - that is the plan, yes.}
I think that is what everyone is hoping for. Its not that we think he is not able to hack it, he just needs that luck / opportunities in front of goal. in pre season I hope BR doesn't use him wide left once. he needs to be playing up front even in those games to get used to the players behind him. also I think he has the best movement to open up space for sturridge, the way he drags central defenders away from the main threat is pure gold.
Really like the lad. Works very hard, has quality and I think he's quite clinical when he has the chance. Hope he gets a run in the team he's earned the opportunity to stake his claim
Would love him to succeed as with every young kid who pulls on our shirt.
11 Jul 2014 22:15:46
Hi Eds. Ed1, if you are around I would appreciate your knowledge.
Are we having problems signing "big names"? It seems over the last three years some of our 1st choice targets, normally reasonably high profile players fail to sign.
I understand the transfer profile at the club but Sanchez for example had no intention of considering us. What is it the AFC have over us. IMO AFC have done very well with their targets and I believe they will be a serious contender next season.
I am also aware of our youth prospects and indeed the need to advance them. I just feel that if we manage to sign a high profile player it would boost morale significantly and bring invaluable quality for the youth to feed off.
Thanks to you all for the great work you guys do.
{Ed001's Note - not being in the Champions League, or looking like qualifying for it even, in recent years has really hit the club hard in that respect. A lot of people are not convinced that last season was not just a flash in the pan, they don't want to come join a club that is going to struggle. So yes, we do have issues with some of the big names. We also don't pay the biggest wages or the highest fees, which makes it difficult to convince clubs to part with the biggest names and them to take a chance on us.}
12 Jul 2014 09:07:16
Big names don't win you trophies but a well functioned team does.
And if I said city an chelsea your reply to that would be?
{Ed001's Note - City only won things when the team was functioning as a unit, regardless of the names in the side. Same with Chelsea.}
Ed1. Thanks for the feedback mate. It is kind of what I was thinking. I also agree with other replies about big names not winning the title and all in all I am not that concerned about the team we are building. I believe we will do fine next season.
Being 50 now means I saw LFC at their prime and when God signed I think he signed for the shirt and didn't give a toss about his contract. In that is my concern. Back then and for some time after that we commanded a position and players wanted to be a part of it. We had choices. In order to get to that place again the "rebuild" is essential. Part of that rebuild needs to incorporate attracting top players and when one signs who knows what the next will do.
Sanchez is a top class player and he would add to any team. I think it would have been better to push the boat out a little to get this player (or a similar player) even if all that did was tell our rivals it was not a flash in the pan.
11 Jul 2014 18:58:42
Hi Eds/Reds,
I know you don't like talking numbers, especially due to all of the complexities involved in a transfer, so I'm not going to ask about numbers but, it does seem that with the players brought in already, those that are seeming soon to be done and other positions we are looking to strengthen (like a new LB) and awful lot of cash is going out. Do you think this is due to the owners knowing LS would be leaving and spending the money first, or would we have spent this much anyway with the CL next season?
Also, I'm sure this has already been asked but haven't noticed a response, are we looking for a replacement for LS or just strengthening the squad as a whole?
Sorry for the long post, keep up the good work!
{Ed001's Note - it is both, we spent some of the money from Suarez and some we would have spent anyway. We are trying to strengthen the team, though a forward is part of that.}
12 Jul 2014 05:23:58
ssn now stating that the Suarez deal is worth £75m and not £64.8m as originally stated. Makes me feel a little better.
Still waiting for the 'first' team signings that we were all promised. there's no denying that with lallana, can and lambert along with Ibe and borini returning, that the squad is better, but is the starting 11 any better than last year? No is the simple answer.
A LB and CB is a must whilst a replacement for Suarez is obviously required.
Although Rodgers has done a magnificent job, his decisions making on signings is far from impressive and if he doesn't make the correct signings, I can see us slipping down to 4th or 5th, especially with Arsenal, Chelsea, Utd and City all getting stronger.
This summer is probably the most important summer in Rodgers career, and will determine whether we are back in the hunt for trophies, or if we have punched above our weight.
Personally think Lovren and Medal would be great signings, but haven't seen enough of Moreno, Origi or Markovic to comment on. Bony would be a good signing (got a load of goals in a middle tier team on his first season in England). Also think Mignolet needs to improve quickly. Good shot stopper but a bombscare with high balls, kicking and decision making. Just my opinion.
For me, Lallana adds a lot to the first 11, so I'd say he's an improvement. Can and Lambert I don't see as automatic first 11 players, but both are certainly capable of being so which is in and of itself an improvement.
I think Can's ability will surprise a lot of people in the next two seasons. That fee will look an absolute steal. He's gone a bit under the radar but I think he'll do really well for us.
"Still waiting for the 'first' team signings that we were all promised."
Lallana and Markovic, for starters.
11 Jul 2014 18:17:38
Dear Ed's
I have a few questions regarding transfers, do you think we are still after the Moreno deal because with Sevilla interested in Aspas I think the cubs might be able to work something out although its a lot of money good young fullbacks are rare. Also are we serious about any deals for centrebacks other than Lovren I personally do not think that lovren is worth 20 million no mind 25. I saw we were linked with Rojo who I would prefer although he has a bad disciplinary record. Being in the premier league and training with the squad would hopefully sort him out.
Cheers!
{Ed001's Note - I doubt we will be able to sort out the deal for Moreno, though you never know, it is just that we knew they were interested in Aspas when we first spoke to them. I don't see how it would change anything now, as it is not new information.}
12 Jul 2014 03:52:41
Short and sweet. Bony or Remy? Bony for me
12 Jul 2014 04:58:40
Bony M, daddy cool
Im actually happy with studge, lambert and borini. i'm okay with going for another striker, but not sure if he is the right choice.
but if BR thinks he is the right striker to buy, then i'm ok with Bony, not with Remy.
In terms of balancing the team and on price it would be Remy for me. Although I think Bony would score goals too. Remy can play from the left as well as through the middle. However I think Arsenal are a more likely destination.
12 Jul 2014 07:23:50
I would say neither but if forced, I will chose to have a Bonner.
12 Jul 2014 07:34:19
However, my Bony is not short or sweet.
12 Jul 2014 03:13:52
Liverpool are set for a huge summer of transfers with Adam Lallana, Rickie Lambert and Emre Can already through the doors at Melwood, but Dejan Lovren, Alberto Moreno, Ryan Bertrand, Lazar Markovic and Divock Origi could still sign soon too.
Those signings are all to be paid for with the club's transfer budget meaning they will add more signings with the money received from the Suarez sale.
Pearce said on a live web chat for the ECHO: "The cash will certainly be reinvested into the squad but I think two or three £20m plus signings are more likely than spending the fee on one big name.
I think the deals we've done where happening anyway along with a left back but i'm fairly sure the other deals, origi if it happens, markhovic and lovren are all being pursued because the club knew suarez was off. I wouldn't get your hopes of these deals happening and then another 70mill spent on top of it . Just my opinion tho
11 Jul 2014 23:01:12
. Lucas, Agger, Reina, Aspas, Suso and Robinson out. Markovic, Origi, Bony, Lovren and 2 marquee signings in. All sorted by the end of August. Also a keeper
my friend won't say who he got this off but he's put 100 pound bet on for that to be exact is he mental eds I thought agger and Lucas would be brilliant squad players for this season then sell also suso what do yous think
So you think we could sign Lallana, Lambert, Can, Markovic, Origi, Bony, Lovren, 2 marquee signings and a keeper? 10 signings?
Are we building a Liverpool B team or something?
RDL. In the defence of hunt10 four of the players are in already, markovic will be landing in next 2 hours at Liverpool, we've put 2 bids in for lovern and we need to replace Suarez which is another 2 at least .so yes 8 players in looks like a B side mate
Luis. There's no point defending someone who's making things up. How do you get a 100 bet on like that? I'd love to negotiate the definition of "marquee" with my bookie. It's complete nonsense.
12 Jul 2014 00:04:42
Hey eds this is more of a suggestion rather than anything else, as it's getting frustrating for us the readers and I imagine even more so for you eda to keep posting and reading the same questions every 10 mins, what do you think for a page where only eds would post their latest info they have about any of the players related to lfc in one way or another. hope this doesn't sound too stupid :)
{Ed007's Note - We'd still get bombarded with the same questions over and over.}
Ed have answered questions in the past and after have been bombarded after. And some have been down right nasty with there points of view (Posters not Ed's).
The Ed's are not always correct, things change very quickly in football, but this is THE BEST site for rumours and information.
And, BTW, if you don't like an answer one of the Ed's gives, don't slag said Ed off.
"Don't shoot the messenger"
95% of the time they are bang on the money.
Cheers guys for all your hard work.
vrcomp
Y.N.W.A.
{Ed001's Note - we do, or at least I do anyway, send most of the repeat questions over to the other LFC site we have, so it shouldn't be too repetitive now. Though it does feel like every post is just a repeat of the one before it at times!
Oh and thank you very much vrc, we do try our best.}
12 Jul 2014 11:00:00
Your more than welcome Ed001.
The poster's on here that nark me are the one's that, once you have provided an answer to the question then try to diss what you have said like they have insider knowledge when in fact its just off of twitter or news now.
Like I said above, your pretty accurate with most of the stuff on here.
Ed002 get's the most stick and, while sometimes I would love him/her (depending what day it is lol) to post answers instead of "we do not discuss . I really cannot blame Ed002 because of the rubbish they have had to endure in the past.
vrcomp
Y.N.W.A.
12 Jul 2014 13:50:42
Not to defend the repeated questions (which are seriously a pain), I can say that I understand how and why it happens, through my own experience. I would log into the site every morning. I would start reading from the top, and as I read along, I would simply ask a comment or post a comment as it came along. Only later while scrolling further and lower would I realize that the question had been already asked and answered (perhaps 10 times!). So after constant verbal spankings from Ed002, I simply adjusted myself. I read the entire posts for the page without commenting in anyway and then go back and try to locate the posts I want to comment on. I suggest everyone else do the same.
11 Jul 2014 22:32:00
Liverpool are planning moves for French stars Loic Remy and Antoinne Griezmann as they continue to plan for life after Suarez. Iago Aspas is set to be offered in a new player plus cash deal for Alberto Moreno. Liverpool are still confident of signing Dejan Lovren while Lazar Marcovic is close to signing for £20m. Liverpool are still talking to Stoke for the sale of Oussama Assaidi and are open to offers for Lucas Leiva, Daniel Agger, Fabio Borini and Pepe Reina. Liverpool could have a very different team to the one that just missed out on the title to Manchester City. Divock Origi will be loaned back to Lille for the coming season after an initial £6m fee was agreed while Tiago Ilori is set to spend another season on loan at Granada.
12 Jul 2014 00:44:35
So talk before transfer season, we going to improve team, and we need more strength in depth for champions league.
We sign can, lallana, and Lambert. that's our strength in depth added to squad. We lose our best player and maybe aspas and borini will leave . Lucus getting no better and joe allen not good enough if we got a psg away or something. Teams like that we got to play this year .so for me we go into this year with lambert danny and say keep borini as our strike force then we got problems.
Yes you will all say we getting lazar m, but again not a goal machine we brought torres he was on fire in spain, luis scored like 50 goals in Holland in a year . So for me if we don't invest in ay out and out striker whos proven then wave by by to champions league football again .
Nonsense and more nonsense. £ 27 milllion on Lallana is 100% not squad depth. Joe Allen is more than good enough and only people with short memories and clueless about football don't rate him. who cares who you rate? As long as BR rates him that is all that matters. and that Crystal ball predictions are nonsense, spuds were going to win the league last season and we had 0 chance of finishing in the top 4 with Suarez, its all rubbish. We have played a lot of games without Suarex and won most of them, all this gloom its all baseless nonsense. appologies for the rants eds.
Lambertinho, I don't agree with the OP but I think I understand a bit about football and I don't particularly rate Allen.
12 Jul 2014 06:50:16
I'm also pretty sure Torres best tally in Spain before we bought him was something like 13 goals. Lallana is on no way added depth. First 11 quality.
Have to say I'm not overly convinced by bony though. Unless we play 2 up top I'd rather not spend 20mil on him when we have studge
12 Jul 2014 00:30:16
Don't know who saw it but the Echo had a really good article online on how other clubs who have sold star men for huge money have responded over the following seasons.
For instance one option is to use all the money on improving the rest of the first team.
Spurs did this to replace Bale and it didn't work out too well, whilst Roma gained £60million for Lamela and Marquinhos and, having finished 6th in Serie A, went on to finish second following the purchases of Strootman and Benatia to name but a few.
Another is use a great proportion of the fee on a like for like replacement. Although Napoli didn't set the world alight last season, they didn't seem to be particularly weaker having seen Edinson Cavani leave. Much of that was of course due to the purchase of Gonzalo Higuain for little more than half the price.
One other option was moving the responsibility to lead the team to a younger player already at the club. Athletico Madrid were an example following the departure of Falcao. Diego Costa hit top form and was a crucial factor in their most successful season in a generation. I presume if we were to follow this it would mean building the team around Raheem Sterling, although Sturridge could thrive knowing he was the talisman.
So to conclude which would you opt for?
Personally I'd like to see us mix the like-for-like replacement and the promotion from within ideas.
If we could buy a top class winger to be used alongside Raheem behind Sturridge I think we could watch Sturridge move on to break Premier League scoring records whilst our attack wouldn't be drastically weakened by the gap Suarez leaves. Of course we'll strengthen the defense as well so I guess that would be a combination of the three.
Either way all opinions are appreciated!
12 Jul 2014 02:02:59
I would love Varane, but would be satisfied with Lovren.
12 Jul 2014 00:28:13
Well we could easily sold Suarez last year and strengthened a rival but we sit here today selling for approximately £24M then we would've last year.
I'll miss the on the field football Genius but not the biter (ffs couldn't he have elbowed them all and got a reduced ban - not condoning that just saying it's going to be hard to change someone's mentality if that's the first thing they want to do).
Then again - would Suarez score 30+ goals next season; firstly he would only play 29 games barring any other suspension or injury.
Shearer is the only player to score more than 30 goals more than once in a prem season and he took penalties and freekicks.
I'm intrigued to see how we will cope next season; I'm hoping that the players that played with Suarez will become better for the experience and also the new players coming in should also help the overall squad.
Apprehensive - yes, positive - yes - can't want and I'm sure there are some surprises along the way - and less than a week to our first friendly.
The fee is £71 million so approximatly is 100% wrong
12 Jul 2014 00:27:01
Liverpool 'legend' Emile Heskey has urged his former club Liverpool to sign Columbian star, James Rodriguez to replace Suarez.
Well if the legend said it then let's just throw £45M at Monaco and carry him to Anfield on Emile's back
People forget that Heskey is a supporter too, so like the rest of us he would love us to sign a player like Rodriquez.
Out of our reach at the moment.
12 Jul 2014 00:17:56
Two posts in quick succession is not like me but just had a scroll dowm the page and all this suarez stuff is annoying. "Thank you luis" "you brought champions league back" thank you for what? He played for no one but himself selfish man and all this love and emotion for someone who treated the best man to represent this club in kenny dalglish like a common stranger. Even with everything else he doesn't deserve the respect of us Liverpool fans. It wasnt 1 player on the pitch last season the club and the TEAM is stronger without luis suarez. Feel for you eds Hope the families and your sanity remains well looked after
It's not love and emotion, it's respect and gratitude.
Although Suarez had his issues, he is undeniably a world class footballer. Head and shoulders above everyone else. I don't care who he was playing for, whether it be himself, the club or his dog. Fact is when he put on that shirt he played his b******* off and for that I am grateful.
P.S. I don't understand why fans feel that players must be in love with the club to be worthy of playing for us. Have you never looked for a job whilst still employed because you feel you can better yourself?
Red Rum
Look suarez was the best player at anfield in decades, he worked hard (even if it was for your hypothetical motives), and he was a vital part in getting us back to the top. On top of all that, his departing message shows he did love this club. Think about all the times he would kick it up a notch when we needed a goal, obviously that's for the teams sake and not his. And what about him taking laps around the field with his daughter, waving at the kop. Or when he shared the birth of his son with us after scoring. He's not a monster. he's got some issues, but from what I can tell he loves this club (not as much as Uruguay though) and deserves respect.
When we really needed him to step up during the last 6 or 7 games last year he was awful, and let's not forget the fact he played 8 games less than everyone else so should have been fresh.
Suarez is a talented footballer but it's as much responsible for our faltering finish as anyone. Had he turned up Against city or Chelsea last year we would be the proud owners of a prem trophy. Instead he has his mind on the world cup and Uruguay, so let's not give all the praise to one man who doesn't deserve it. Just because he scored a few goals doesn't mean anything.
In my opinion I still see fowler as a better striker and man, and player.
Respect? Really? How can you respect that man? Yes he might be lovely behind closed doors but the disrespect he showed to the club and kenny who stood by him is awful gratitude for cheating and draggig the clubs name through the dirt. I am mot disputing he is a fantastic player but despite how good he is I won't remember him for his goals I will remember him trying to force a move out of the club and for those of you who say "his family live in spain" and all that crap hr also tried to force a move to arsenal.
11 Jul 2014 23:46:39
Just finished watching the programme on alan hansen and what a man he is, I have so much respect for that man. I am gutted I am not old enough to have seen him play properly. The best pundit in television history and although I admit I am not old enough to have seen him play, one of the best players to grace the shirt. Going to miss watching him on match of the day. I will miss him more than suarez!
11 Jul 2014 23:28:39
Watching the Alan Hansen programme on BBC 1, wish I was a bit older so could have seen more of him as a player, don't know if anyone or the eds can give an idea just how good he was in his prime? On a side note how good was lawro?
He was the best defender I have ever seen, made the game look easy. Good technique, good timing and a cool head.
Hansen & Lawrenson were both ridiculously good. Hansen was so cool he could have played in slippers and a smoking jacket. Lawro was a fantastic all-round footballer who covered the ground like a gazelle. Individually outstanding but together they were something else.
Great documentary btw.
7 disagrees to the OP
And so it starts.
I don't even understand how you can disagree with the op? He just asked a question which had no real opinion behind it? Unless people are disagreeing with how you would ever want to watch them because they were that bad? I somehow doubt this though