Liverpool Banter Archive March 14 2011

 

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14 Mar 2011 23:47:34
We'll when your argument is so well structured with the facebook reference how can i argue, you are a football genius. Kenny watch ye back with blair wotsits football knowledge! By the way ed 001, what happened to 1 of my earlier posts, you no which one!

Waro {Ed001's Note - I couldn't be bothered to read through a lot of shouting about something you were wrong with anyway. I suppose you would like my birth certificate next to see proof I was born in Fazakerley Hossie?}

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 23:37:34
Waro {Ed001's Note - grow up child, I am from Bootle, and you are just a bit sad with the cracks about people being from elsewhere. Perhaps you would like to have the Shankly and Paisley gates removed due to them not being born in Liverpool? Perhaps have Dalglish removed from the job for being Scottish? I will only say this once - any more of your patheticness and I will just ban you from the site. I have no time for bigoted imbeciles with nothing but abuse for those who disagree with their opinion.}



fair play to you ed, i enjoyed reading that,
u heard anything new on benzema mate? it gone quiet.

jay b

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 23:35:22
I see that Nani-goat is back in the utd squad NINE days after that horrific tackle by Carragher! I think that both he and Sir Anthrax F. .off son should ask players like David Buust and Edurado what a horrific tackle is.
Mal 38

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 23:34:31
Don't get the facebook reference lads, as I don't go on it! But if this how you go about supporting your argument in favour of Lucas then GREAT I AM NOW CONVERTED! YOU were right I was wrong, he is a FANTASTIC player and a real credit to his MUM! Hold together a cogent argument will ye!

Waro
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Glad you've seen the errors of your ways Waro. No apology needed mate. YOU were right, I was right, i'm always right and will be always right.

Blair Mayne YNWA

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 23:29:26
There are a lot of remarks regarding the songs about Hillsborough, Heisel and Munich etc. Unforunately it is not a new problem. Way back in 1966 I was an LFC fan and a 19 year old Police Officer. Three of my London colleagues were murdered and every time a hooligan was removed from Anfield the so-called fans would shout "Harry Roberts' and it wasn't the good-humoured banter that we expect from the fans.
The fact is this sort of boorish behaviour is almost as old as the game and will never be eradicated because of the anti-social nature of all British society! !
Mal 37

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 23:28:27
Did you find "Football - Rumours" yeah?
That's this particular site i believe.
You can add "likes" to individual players pages / the official website which will keep you updated with headlines etc. You just gotta search them out first. Just experiment away with it & you'll find your feet quick enough! Good luck with it (pleasing the wife i mean lol).
Trust me, i feel your pain lol! !
Now i'm off to clean the dishes!
Cheers,
Irish Kev.
P.S.
Ed001, do you think you'll ever bother to update anything on the "Football - Rumours" FB site?
It's probably a waste of time & effort really for you i assume is it?! {Ed001's Note - there isn't really a lot I can do with it, I was going to start linking the pics posted or something. I just don't have a clue what else can be done with it to be honest.}
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I don't know if i found it or not Kev, theres so many and they all appear the same, i will have another go tommorrow.

ED, why don't you place a link on here direct to the facebook page, that should drive some traffic to it? I did the same on my website

MR EM {Ed001's Note - because a facebook page doesn't really do anything for a site like this. If people go there and discuss things it just fragments the discussions. I am not sure it is even worth having the page at all myself, I was persuaded it was a good idea but have yet to see any worthwhile reason for it.}

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 23:23:58
Don't get the facebook reference lads, as I don't go on it! But if this how you go about supporting your argument in favour of Lucas then GREAT I AM NOW CONVERTED! YOU were right I was wrong, he is a FANTASTIC player and a real credit to his MUM! Hold together a cogent argument will ye!

Waro

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 23:24:22
Waro {Ed001's Note - grow up child, I am from Bootle, and you are just a bit sad with the cracks about people being from elsewhere. Perhaps you would like to have the Shankly and Paisley gates removed due to them not being born in Liverpool? Perhaps have Dalglish removed from the job for being Scottish? I will only say this once - any more of your patheticness and I will just ban you from the site. I have no time for bigoted imbeciles with nothing but abuse for those who disagree with their opinion.}

totaly agree ed im from near hetton le hole where paisley was from and i love this club more than anything it dosent matter where your from liverpool would be where it is today without supports from around the world never mind just england

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 23:11:45
Totally agree mate, the UTD fans where totally out of order on Sunday.

I was in the directors box with my 4 year old boy listening to both sets of fans, i was disgusted with their chants.

I could hear both fans and not once did the Liverpool fans do anything wrong, the kop was full of young kids.

Macca {Ed001's Note - the point is that both sides need to get their house in order, we can't very well sit here and abuse them when our own are just as bad. Anyone who chants about Munich, Heysels, Hillsborough, the Ibrox Disaster, Bradford etc should be immediately banned for life no matter who they support. I never said that the Liverpool fans started it yesterday, I said this was a bunch of idiots responding to some imbeciles chanting about Munich in previous games. It is not about who is worse, it is about stopping it from happening again.}
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Totally agree Ed

Macca

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 23:09:04
Didn't ask which players were better than him or not I asked would any of the current top 5 teams buy him, and if you think the mancs or arsenal would buy him then your clueless lad!

Waro
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I see how it works, if we don't all agree with you then we are doing something with sheep or we're clueless? You need to grow up son, this is a great website for like minded people to discuss Liverpool related issues, not for childish attacks because nobody will support your blinkered point of view!

MR EM
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Let him get his anger out MR EM. He's probably just been dumped on Face Book, and maybe needs a bit of TLC.

Blair Mayne YNWA

Ps. Don't worry Waro it happens to the best of us mate.

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 23:09:46
There is a Football - Rumours Facebook page but there is nothing on it really as Ed001 told me he just hasn't the time to get too into it!
You can "Like" the site but that's about it!
It would be great to have it on Facebook but not at the expense of this site i'd hope.
Just search Football - Rumours on FB & you should find it straight away pretty much!
Cheers,
Irish Kev.
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Thanks Kev,
I have found a few but nobody goes on them, i had to apply to one exclusive page and when i got in, it was recieving 1-2 posts a month! Only just joined facebook to please the wife, i need some LFC on there to keep me sane!

MR EM
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No problem mate.
Enjoy! !
Did you find "Football - Rumours" yeah?
That's this particular site i believe.
You can add "likes" to individual players pages / the official website which will keep you updated with headlines etc. You just gotta search them out first. Just experiment away with it & you'll find your feet quick enough! Good luck with it (pleasing the wife i mean lol).
Trust me, i feel your pain lol! !
Now i'm off to clean the dishes!
Cheers,
Irish Kev.
P.S.
Ed001, do you think you'll ever bother to update anything on the "Football - Rumours" FB site?
It's probably a waste of time & effort really for you i assume is it?! {Ed001's Note - there isn't really a lot I can do with it, I was going to start linking the pics posted or something. I just don't have a clue what else can be done with it to be honest.}

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 22:59:55
Ed:001 referring to yesterday I posted about shameless utd fans chantin about hillsborough an I said Thers no place for that at any level never mind a youth game , and I know u get sum stupid Liverpool fans shouting Munich aswell but when I posted it u rote about Liverpool fans as if we started the horrible chants ( not sayin we never it also not sayin we did cos no one will ever now ) or as u seem to think cos some Liverpool fans chant it it's ok for them to . . . Wot I can tell u is yesterday ther wasn't 1 Liverpool fan shouting Munich an ther was over 9 1/ 2 thousand lfc fans in the kop compared to the 300 an odd utd fans . . . So I have more than evry right to call them shameless . . . The chef kd7 YNWA JFT96 {Ed002's Note - I don't know the details but regardless of how it started there is nothing acceptable at all with such chants. Unless the clubs are punished for the bahaviour of a minority of fans, it is hard to see how to rid the game of it completely.}


Totally agree mate, the UTD fans where totally out of order on Sunday.

I was in the directors box with my 4 year old boy listening to both sets of fans, i was disgusted with their chants.

I could hear both fans and not once did the Liverpool fans do anything wrong, the kop was full of young kids.

Macca {Ed001's Note - the point is that both sides need to get their house in order, we can't very well sit here and abuse them when our own are just as bad. Anyone who chants about Munich, Heysels, Hillsborough, the Ibrox Disaster, Bradford etc should be immediately banned for life no matter who they support. I never said that the Liverpool fans started it yesterday, I said this was a bunch of idiots responding to some imbeciles chanting about Munich in previous games. It is not about who is worse, it is about stopping it from happening again.}

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 22:55:14
Ed oo1, ha ha ha, touched a nerve there did I with the sheep gag? Kenny has forgotten more about football than I will ever no but that does'nt mean I am wrong about Lucas, he has got no choice but to play him with Stevie being injured all season and the rest not being good enough, ever heard of the expression BEST OF A BAD BUNCH? By the way support your local team ed not blag that your dad or ye grandad got you into supporting the REDS and you try to get to games every 7 years blah blah blah.

Waro {Ed001's Note - grow up child, I am from Bootle, and you are just a bit sad with the cracks about people being from elsewhere. Perhaps you would like to have the Shankly and Paisley gates removed due to them not being born in Liverpool? Perhaps have Dalglish removed from the job for being Scottish? I will only say this once - any more of your patheticness and I will just ban you from the site. I have no time for bigoted imbeciles with nothing but abuse for those who disagree with their opinion.}

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 22:56:27
Didn't ask which players were better than him or not I asked would any of the current top 5 teams buy him, and if you think the mancs or arsenal would buy him then your clueless lad!

Waro
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I see how it works, if we don't all agree with you then we are doing something with sheep or we're clueless? You need to grow up son, this is a great website for like minded people to discuss Liverpool related issues, not for childish attacks because nobody will support your blinkered point of view!

MR EM

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 22:48:19
Didn't ask which players were better than him or not I asked would any of the current top 5 teams buy him, and if you think the mancs or arsenal would buy him then your clueless lad!

Waro
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That's my point Waro. If Man'ure and Arsenal have these rubbish players now, then why not buy Lucas?

Blair Mayne YNWA

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 22:45:29
Just a thought, do you reckon NESV/ FSG would make an exception to their young players ideal to buy a slightly older winger? surely if we bought sanchez, it would stifle sterling, and he wouldn't become his best, and with people saying he's the best they've seen in years. . . . .
maybe a slightly older winger, who'll be there for the next 4 years or so, and then sterling would come in

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 22:43:56
Didn't ask which players were better than him or not I asked would any of the current top 5 teams buy him, and if you think the mancs or arsenal would buy him then your clueless lad!

Waro

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 22:33:23
Did I say I hated Lucas? NO! Do I think he is an average player who is not good enough for Liverpool YES! Didn't see your answer the other night so answer it again, and if it was more than 1 then you havn't got a scooby about football and should stick to watching hurling or WCW or whatever, as the only 1 who would consider him are spurs because melted face will buy anyone with a foreign passport! Now do 1 it's your turn on the sheep.

Waro {Ed001's Note - ever thought it might be you who knows nothing about football? After all Kenny rates him and he knows more than you can dream of knowing, quite clearly.}

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 22:32:01
Isn't it amazing how the cry baby is able to play for the scum in just over a week from the so called terrible tackle by Carra, the sight of his own blood brought tears to his eyes, lol.

Syd

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 22:32:31
LFC starting 11 in august:

Reina

Kelly carragher skrtel Johnson

Gerrard merieles

Suarez benzema
Carroll


what everyone thinks it is going to be:

Given

Kelly Agger Skrtel Coentrao

Adam m villa
Honda Sanchez

Carroll Suarez


realistically, its going to be somewhere in the middle. any comment eds?

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 22:23:52
Hear we go again with the LUCAS fans! I posted on here a few days ago a question, how many of the current top 5 teams would buy him if he was available for transfer, anyone fancy answering this question?

Waro
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How about Man'ure and Arsenal? He's better than Carrick, Anderson, Gibson. He's better than Diaby, Denillison. So me thinks he could get on both Man'ure and Arsenal. He would get on for Spurs too, only for their young Brazillian Ganjo (spelling). Lucas is better than Palacios who cost Spurs 12 mill.

Blair Mayne YNWA

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 22:20:26
I just wana say, been watching a programme on LFC TV. .

Regardless of what goes on this season now, I and im sure every liverpool supporter is relishing the future.

Remember those long dark days, sleepless nights of the hicks and gillette regime?

The civil war that was going on within our club, the board vs the board, the board vs the manager, some fans vs the manager, fans vs fans. . .

Well, them days are long gone and I for one am just pleased that no matter who we sell or buy in the summer, im sure we will do some good buisness and take huge steps forward in taking our club to the top again at some point in the future.

I have posted many times about signings I would like, and players I would like to be shipped out first thing in the morning. .

However, when reflecting upon our most recent bad times, im just overjoyed that we can all be happy to go to games, watch games on tv and enjoy watching them, listening to post match conferences, seeing the players play with a smile and freedom once more.

We are all passionate about our club, and we all want to succeed, and we all have opinions, but what I will say is lets all forget the silly bollocks of ''Reina leaving'', ''Gerrard should leave'', ''lucas isn't good enough for us'' blah blah blah. .

The fact is, we will always be Liverpool FC.

There will always be players come and go, some good, some bad. .

The first thing Kenny said upon his return to his throne. .

''what we all need from every single person involved with this great football club, is to all pull in the same direction''

Things are changing at LFC, and regardless of in's and out's, I am excited more then ever for what awaits us over the coming seasons.

LFC Till I Die

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 22:10:45
I think i've finally found the reason why so many foreigners are mentioned in all these wishlists because as the season ends, they are going to go into overdrive.

My son called me in to his room to ask whether he should sign Fabio Coentrao on his FIFA 10 xbox game. When i asked why he said Liverpool are going to sign him aren't they?

I doubt it. Why don't you try and sign Baines instead? I said. What the hell do i want to do that for? He replied. Well for a start he's english. Who cares about that he said, buying english players is boring!

About an hour later, he races downstairs and says 'Dad, that Coentrao is mint, really, really quick and can cross a good ball'.

I personally think we should sign Coentrao. We need a quick, attacking left back who can cross a good ball.

Please can we ban wishlists?

Bob the Red {Ed007's Note - Be better banning computer football games lol}

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 22:12:50
Hear we go again with the LUCAS fans! I posted on here a few days ago a question, how many of the current top 5 teams would buy him if he was available for transfer, anyone fancy answering this question?

Waro
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Here we go again the Liverpool player hater. I answered your question the other day but i can't be bothered doing it again because to be honest why should anybody come on to a Liverpool website to defend our own players to our own fans? Although i feel 'fan' is the wrong word for you!

MR EM

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 22:14:21
The Lucas bashing does my head in as well - the guy can play a certain role and that role unfortunately isn't a creative influence; put next to him Poulsen and its guaranteed he is likely to have a bad game trying to assist Poulsen in defending his own mistakes and sitting that far back he can't pass through two lines of opposition to get to our players.

Spearing was playing in Europe earlier this season and spent most of his time on the ball with his hands in the air asking for players to move.

And that's the issue we don't have natural players in certain positions that know what runs to make and how to receive the ball or we play Poulsen and move the ball so slowly that when Lucas has it he has 1 option and it's 50% possible to hit the player with the pass.

Would Lucas get in my squad if I had a football manger 2011 unlimited budget - no but he's better than the rest trying to play that position at the moment.

And I wouldn't have him the 1st one out the club this summer (unless we was offered a ridiculous amount).

Hoola

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 21:50:48
Hear we go again with the LUCAS fans! I posted on here a few days ago a question, how many of the current top 5 teams would buy him if he was available for transfer, anyone fancy answering this question?

Waro

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 21:30:41
There is a Football - Rumours Facebook page but there is nothing on it really as Ed001 told me he just hasn't the time to get too into it!
You can "Like" the site but that's about it!
It would be great to have it on Facebook but not at the expense of this site i'd hope.
Just search Football - Rumours on FB & you should find it straight away pretty much!
Cheers,
Irish Kev.
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Thanks Kev,
I have found a few but nobody goes on them, i had to apply to one exclusive page and when i got in, it was recieving 1-2 posts a month! Only just joined facebook to please the wife, i need some LFC on there to keep me sane!

MR EM

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 21:23:57
Happy Birthday L.F.C. 15th March 1892

YNWA. JFT96.

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 21:23:21
And maybe signing a new deal too Syd?

Blair Mayne YNWA



Hope your right Blair, the kid gets better each year.

Syd
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I hope so too Syd. I've noticed on here everytime we get beat Lucas becomes a hate figure, from some people. I personally think that he's been our best player this year. And he didn't really do much wrong last year. That's 2 years he's played well, i think there's more to come from him. It seems he's settled now and that is now showing on the pitch.

What has really impressed me about him is his attitude. He's got a load of stick from his own fans but he's still trying to give us 100%.

Sorry for the long response Syd but i think Lucas has took a load of sh*t on here. When he hasn't really done anything wrong.

Blair Mayne YNWA

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 21:16:37
I know You Tube can make anyone look good with there clips but just been checkin out Bal zs Dzsudzs k's an he looks quality good final ball fast strong and comes up with both left and right footed goals looks like he could cause some problems down the wings either side?? Any thoughts Ed?

Big Ando {Ed001's Note - not seen a lot of him myself sorry and I don't bother with youtube clips.}

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 21:14:32
Completley agree ed. .I think you could give Spearing all the chances under the sun he just won't be good enough. . If so he would have shown it buy now. .When looking at young players breaking through the ranks i wish supporters would be a bit more realistic. .They have to burst on the scene and stay there. take there chance.

We brought through carra, fowler, owen, gerrard, That is the calibre of player we need coming through? Sterling, Souza, Coady maybe. .Spearing? not a chance for me and he could be blocking the way for some of the above. .
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Coady infront of spearing all day long. Spearing has had enough chances unfortunately not good enough for LFC.
Kelly got his chance and took the English RBs spot, that's what you want to see.

LAVERS

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 21:12:59
Are we defo after Benzema then Ed? If so i'd rather spend the money on Wickham and Canales. Who we could both get, with the Benzema money. I'm with olly, Benzema is lazy and sulky.

Blair Mayne YNWA {Ed001's Note - I am not a fan of Benzema either, but he was a target in January.}
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Looks like he'll be available in the summer too. Real Madrid have apparently already asked for the availability of Adebyour from City.

Blair Mayne YNWA

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 21:09:04
Lucas posted on his twitter account this evening:

Very important week for me! !

followed by

I will tell you in a few days why is so important.

Anybody have any ideas what hes on about!?

YNWA


His wife is about to have a baby

Syd
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And maybe signing a new deal too Syd?

Blair Mayne YNWA



Hope your right Blair, the kid gets better each year.

Syd

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 21:05:26
Lucas posted on his twitter account this evening:

Very important week for me! !

followed by

I will tell you in a few days why is so important.

Anybody have any ideas what hes on about!?

YNWA


His wife is about to have a baby

Syd
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And maybe signing a new deal too Syd?

Blair Mayne YNWA

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 21:03:36
We won't buy benzema, he's too lazy and not passionate enough for liverpool, that's partially why Kenny bought Suarez and Carrol.
Olly {Ed005's Note - I'm sure if Kenny thought so Liverpool wouldn't have approached R.Madrid about signing the player. The only reason he was unavailable in January is that Higuain got a lengthy injury.}
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Are we defo after Benzema then Ed? If so i'd rather spend the money on Wickham and Canales. Who we could both get, with the Benzema money. I'm with olly, Benzema is lazy and sulky.

Blair Mayne YNWA {Ed001's Note - I am not a fan of Benzema either, but he was a target in January.}

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 20:59:11
Lucas posted on his twitter account this evening:

Very important week for me! !

followed by

I will tell you in a few days why is so important.

Anybody have any ideas what hes on about!?

YNWA


His wife is about to have a baby

Syd

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 20:55:08
Lucas posted on his twitter account this evening:

Very important week for me! !

followed by

I will tell you in a few days why is so important.

Anybody have any ideas what hes on about!?

YNWA

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 20:53:21
We won't buy benzema, he's too lazy and not passionate enough for liverpool, that's partially why Kenny bought Suarez and Carrol.
Olly {Ed005's Note - I'm sure if Kenny thought so Liverpool wouldn't have approached R.Madrid about signing the player. The only reason he was unavailable in January is that Higuain got a lengthy injury.}

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 20:47:58
First time poster here, but have been on the site regularly for about 4/ 5 months now and its great! Well done to the eds.

Firstly, some of the targets we are linked with don't seem to be good enough for LFC. Young and marveaux for instance. Personally I would like 3 or 4 signings that could really help us push for the title and maybe a world class signing to show we mean business. We definitely need too sell some of the dead wood (the usual names Poulson, El Zhar, Degen) but getting rid of most of the squad won't be a good idea as we need strenth in depth.

Secondly, I hope Kenny gets the job as I see him leading us to some silverware. His character and ego gets the fans and the players pumping for matches and teams seem scared to play us now. I think a two year deal would be best as it keeps pressure on the manager to succeed.

I do think we should go all out to win the europa league as silverwares silverware right? And as qualification for it europe next season looks tough, it's our only route to get in it agin next season. If we don't get europe next season then this may put some transfer targets off as they may have CL or EL at other clubs. What's your thoughts eds and fellow LFC fans? :)

Pragers xx

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 20:35:05
Blair Mayne YNWA {Ed005's Note - Different ed, but I would agree with Essien and Gerrard. As for Yaya Toure - I personally don't see much in him going forward.}
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He's probably better going forward than both Gerrard and Essien Ed, imo mate.

Blair Mayne YNWA

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 20:32:03
There is one very large problem with Dalglish getting the job full-time. .

after what happened last time and his instant regret at leaving the position, if he is given the job full-time, would he ever leave on his own accord? If it were up to him i think he'd go fergy style and never retire, the man loves it too much.
on the other hand, with KK being Liverpools biggest icon, he is incapable of being sacked. There would be riots, the owners would be forced out like last time.

so what would happen if he loses his touch, we encounter a few problems and drop down the pecking order again? It would be an unresolvable problem. Perhaps it is not a risk FSG are willing to take.

then again, obviously this depends upon the success of the King. Maybe he is in fact going to lead us back to title-winning glory, and just needs a little faith. .

jaymac

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who said i wanted a question answering? i was merely expressing an idea as to why kenny hasn't (pubicly, at least) been given a new deal.
on the other hand, i fail to see the point in your comment as it is not constructive or relevant in any way

jaymac

You were rambling, and questions usually come about from question marks (?) which your ramble was full of. Perhaps structure your question(s) better, or make your point minus all the question marks.
That was constructive criticism

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 20:24:32
VM YNWA {Ed001's Note - he was a top class player, an all-round midfielder of the type that no longer seems to exist.}
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Ed what about Gerrard, YaYa Toure and Essien mate? These are 3 all round top class midfielders imo.

Blair Mayne YNWA {Ed005's Note - Different ed, but I would agree with Essien and Gerrard. As for Yaya Toure - I personally don't see much in him going forward.}

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 20:15:52
There is one very large problem with Dalglish getting the job full-time. .

after what happened last time and his instant regret at leaving the position, if he is given the job full-time, would he ever leave on his own accord? If it were up to him i think he'd go fergy style and never retire, the man loves it too much.
on the other hand, with KK being Liverpools biggest icon, he is incapable of being sacked. There would be riots, the owners would be forced out like last time.

so what would happen if he loses his touch, we encounter a few problems and drop down the pecking order again? It would be an unresolvable problem. Perhaps it is not a risk FSG are willing to take.

then again, obviously this depends upon the success of the King. Maybe he is in fact going to lead us back to title-winning glory, and just needs a little faith. .

jaymac

Which question do you want answering in this ramble>?
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who said i wanted a question answering? i was merely expressing an idea as to why kenny hasn't (pubicly, at least) been given a new deal.
on the other hand, i fail to see the point in your comment as it is not constructive or relevant in any way

jaymac {Ed005's Note - Kenny has been offered a new contract and the only issue which needs clearing up is the length of the deal. Henry has repeatidly praised the work and impact of Dalglish since coming to Liverpool and the great relationship he has with the fans.}

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 20:12:29
ED, Do you have a facebook page? And is so which one is it as i have looked for it but there are SO many!

MR EM {Ed002's Note - I don't, no.}
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MR EM,
There is a Football - Rumours Facebook page but there is nothing on it really as Ed001 told me he just hasn't the time to get too into it!
You can "Like" the site but that's about it!
It would be great to have it on Facebook but not at the expense of this site i'd hope.
Just search Football - Rumours on FB & you should find it straight away pretty much!
Cheers,
Irish Kev.

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 20:12:35
Suarez could be a snip for his 23m, I do trust kk more with buys than rafa n houlier. It isn't about reputation or price tag, it's about finding players of value for money with the right attitude and pride in the shirt. Kuyt, Kelly, stevie, Suarez and carra show that, n Johnson and Lucas show great attitude & never moan when played out if position.

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 20:04:46
Ed:002 that's exactly right , cudnt agree more but every1 knows it goes on which is a disgrace . . . Just that I was only pointing out about yesterday didn't want or need a lecture/ lesson on lfc an utd fans of ED:001 . . . Wer is he by the way I'd like an explanation . . .the chef kd7 YNWA JFT96

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 20:07:44
Ed's just after your opinions on david goodwillie of dundee united, i know we haven't been linked but i think he's a young, hungry talented striker who is miles better than ngog and at a cost of 2-4 million i think he'd be a great back up striker at no cost at all, definetly one for the future.
paul {Ed005's Note - He's not good enough for Liverpool. I'm sure if N'Gog played in the SPL he'd seem like a great striker.}

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 19:52:58
I've just seen the England Under 21 squad for the forthcoming match. Can anyone tell me why Martin Kelly hasn't been called up! {Ed005's Note - He is injured.}
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Yeah he's out for another 2 - 3 weeks & in any case he shouldn't be in the England U21 squad anyway!
He should be in the England senior squad!
Or the Irish senior squad with a name like Kelly!
We'll take him gladly if you guys don't want him?! LOL!
Cheers,
Irish Kev.

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 19:49:44
Hi ed if we won the europa cup wud we b entered in to the CL PLZ answer {Ed002's Note - No, just back in the Europa League.}

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 19:50:16
Ed:001 referring to yesterday I posted about shameless utd fans chantin about hillsborough an I said Thers no place for that at any level never mind a youth game , and I know u get sum stupid Liverpool fans shouting Munich aswell but when I posted it u rote about Liverpool fans as if we started the horrible chants ( not sayin we never it also not sayin we did cos no one will ever now ) or as u seem to think cos some Liverpool fans chant it it's ok for them to . . . Wot I can tell u is yesterday ther wasn't 1 Liverpool fan shouting Munich an ther was over 9 1/ 2 thousand lfc fans in the kop compared to the 300 an odd utd fans . . . So I have more than evry right to call them shameless . . . The chef kd7 YNWA JFT96 {Ed002's Note - I don't know the details but regardless of how it started there is nothing acceptable at all with such chants. Unless the clubs are punished for the bahaviour of a minority of fans, it is hard to see how to rid the game of it completely.}

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 19:48:26
ED, Do you have a facebook page? And is so which one is it as i have looked for it but there are SO many!

MR EM {Ed002's Note - I don't, no.}

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 19:48:44
Reality Red {Ed005's Note - Of course Dalglish's opinion is of high value. However people are entitled to give their views and I personally think Spearing is nowhere near good enough for our club, and just because Dalglish picked him it doesn't mean he is. Dalglish has picked Poulsen and Jovanovic more than once, are they good enough? And I actually don't think Spearing has been handed a new deal as of yet, and it was only on the cards when Roy Hodgson was at the club - apparantly to increase his sale value.}

Completley agree ed. .I think you could give Spearing all the chances under the sun he just won't be good enough. . If so he would have shown it buy now. .When looking at young players breaking through the ranks i wish supporters would be a bit more realistic. .They have to burst on the scene and stay there. take there chance.
We brought through carra, fowler, owen, gerrard, That is the calibre of player we need coming through? Sterling, Souza, Coady maybe. .Spearing? not a chance for me and he could be blocking the way for some of the above. .

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 19:40:42
Irish Kev,
What strategy is it then that Benitez put in place that Kenny can follow? . Don't start pretending all of a sudden that it is Rafa Benitez's baby to have such great players at the accademy when clearly it is not. First of all they all look like proper footballers, they know how to pass the ball, they are all playing in position, and we actually have strikers, a number of them. They style of football is a joy to watch and is about as far from watching Rafa style as Barcelona is to Bolton's. The only thing the great Rafa can be credited with is leaving a pile of overpaid rubbish at the club that we cannot offload because of the wages they are on. The future is very bright now with these youngsters and proper manager & coach live Steve in charge.

Josek {Ed001's Note - Rafa was responsible for the overhaul of the youth academy and he was also responsible for bringing both Segura and Borrell to Liverpool. He deserves a lot of credit for doing so.}
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What are you on about Josek?
Where did i say in my post that Rafa did a certain strategy? Or are you referring to previous posts of mine about how Rafa saw the bigger picture (no Man City / Chelsea amounts of money available so he worked on youth instead)?
I thought i was posting a positive outlook on the youths system - but yet someone still finds fault!
How sad is that?! Jes!
But as it happens the "Ed001" is 100% right Josek, Rafa (i wasn't his biggest fan) left us with a frighteningly healthy youth set up. He should be thanked & given your respect for that least Josek!
He did his best with the senior team but came up a little short & that's it - some through bad luck & some from being pig headed & stubborn!
I honestly feel he will return one day to the job if i'm honest once Stevie & Jamie have finished playing & i'd be prepared to give him a second chance so long as he loses a bit of his attitude / ego.
Please show the man a little respect anyway - he deserves that from all LFC fans at least!
He's an honourary scouser (like myself i guess) so give the man some respect & credit for his efforts!
He tried all he could, unlike certain previous individual(s) who have been to the club, taken a huge pay cheque & never ever gave even near 100%. Individual(s) who i will not name here & now!
DIOUF! ! ! !
Oh excuse me - i sneezed! :o)
Rafa infuriated me at times with his rotation policy!
It never made sense to me - still doesn't!
Young, physically fit players can play every 3 - 4 days no problem. They did it for decades, then along came Ranieri (spelling) in the 90's & the tinkering began like a disease in my opinion!
But Rafa will always have my respect Josek!
Cheers,
Irish Kev.

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 19:12:04
I've just seen the England Under 21 squad for the forthcoming match. Can anyone tell me why Martin Kelly hasn't been called up! {Ed005's Note - He is injured.}

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 19:19:03
Hey ed, what would you think to a deal being made with juve for melo, they want aquilani, but are not prepared to pay, we need a good defensive midfielder and the last thing we need to do is get in to a bidding war with manure fore m'villa.

matt 27 {Ed005's Note - Melo failed at Juventus and wouldn't offer us much in my opinion.}

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 19:19:22
14 Mar 2011 18:49:22
I think if LFC are to sign a support striker for :

Andy Carroll & Luis Suarez

It has to be someone like Bojan or Benzema in player type . A moblie goal scorer , that could even play in a front 3
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Gervinho. ."like a glove!" - check him out!

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 18:49:22
I think if LFC are to sign a support striker for :

Andy Carroll & Luis Suarez

It has to be someone like Bojan or Benzema in player type . A moblie goal scorer , that could even play in a front 3 .

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 18:24:04
THE SQUAD I WOULD PLAY ON THURSDAY IS;
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.CARRAGHER. . .SKERTL. . .KYRGIAKOS. . .WILSON.
. . . .JOHNSON. . . . .LUCAS. . . . .MEIRELES. . . . .
. . . . . .KUYT. . . . .CARROLL. . . . .MAXI. . . . . . .
SUBS;
GULACSI
SPEARING
COADY
COLE
NGOG
FLANAGAN
ROBINSON

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 18:24:19
To Mal 36, your comments about Ngog not taking his chances is right however you are wide of the mark in saying that Spearing has not taken his chances. Not sure what games you have been watching but Spearing has definitely shown that he is capable and deserving of being part of the squad. KK picked Spearing in the derby game and in Europe and Spearing gave a good account of himself. KK who is a far better judge than you has seen this and has just recently handed Spearing a new contract.

To Josek, your comments about Rafa not being responsible for the revamped youth set up is wrong. Sure Rafa made numerous mistakes which he has acknowledged. However he clearly had a mountain to climb with such poisonous owners and he most certainly stood up for the best interest of the club. Genuine fans despite his shortcomings acknowledge this and will always be grateful. To deny that Rafa is responsible for the acquisition of Rodolfo and Pepe and the revamp of the youth set up is to live in cloud cookoo land. Only a few weeks ago KK when raving about our youth players acknowledged that the club owed a big debt of gratitude to Rafa. Josek KK is in a far better position to judge this than you.

Reality Red {Ed005's Note - Of course Dalglish's opinion is of high value. However people are entitled to give their views and I personally think Spearing is nowhere near good enough for our club, and just because Dalglish picked him it doesn't mean he is. Dalglish has picked Poulsen and Jovanovic more than once, are they good enough? And I actually don't think Spearing has been handed a new deal as of yet, and it was only on the cards when Roy Hodgson was at the club - apparantly to increase his sale value.}

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 17:57:46
ED HAVE MAN.U AGREED A DEAL FOR JACK RODWELL FOR £25M? IF THAT IS THE CASE THEN WHY ARE THERE CERTAIN SITES REPORTING MAN.U ARE TRYING TO HI-JACK THE YANNS M'VILL MOVE TO US?? ALSO DO U FINK G.JOHNSON WILL BE ON THE MOVE IN THE SUMMER? ? {Ed005's Note - I doubt they have to be honest, but who knows. And I think Glen Johnson will stay. Under Dalglish he's knuckled down and worked harder, and his willingness to play left-back without complaint says a lot about him.}

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 18:02:54
Sylvain Marveaux says he didn't talk to any English newspaper about a move to Liverpool. . Why do newspapers just blatently make s**t up? Same with the Kenny Dalglish 2 year contract story. . If there's news it'll be on LFC.tv first unless Kenny Dalglish actually posts on this site :D {Ed007's Note - The press just want headlines, true or otherwise}

They've probably ruined our chances of getting him now, i think newspapers should be punished for writing such stories, they even quoted him apparently in the newspaper. .

I thought a player had to sign a pre-contract with another club 6 months before their current contract expires?? Just like the Jovanovic deal. {Ed005's Note - Players are free to enter negotiations with a club when they have 6months left on their contract. Marveaux has been talking with us for a few months and he will sign if his injury clears up.}

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 18:07:27
Ed, been told of a rumour that man city players got micah richards a spurs training kit! the gossip/ rumour came from a very close aid of joe harts who app gets on very well with a few of the spurs players and it was he who arranged for the kit to be sent up! looks like we could has missed the boat on richards? {Ed001's Note - there is a surprise, you type like the regular Spurs fan and your IP places you in London!}
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LOL! Cover well and truly blown kid!

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 18:18:53
There is one very large problem with Dalglish getting the job full-time. .

after what happened last time and his instant regret at leaving the position, if he is given the job full-time, would he ever leave on his own accord? If it were up to him i think he'd go fergy style and never retire, the man loves it too much.
on the other hand, with KK being Liverpools biggest icon, he is incapable of being sacked. There would be riots, the owners would be forced out like last time.

so what would happen if he loses his touch, we encounter a few problems and drop down the pecking order again? It would be an unresolvable problem. Perhaps it is not a risk FSG are willing to take.

then again, obviously this depends upon the success of the King. Maybe he is in fact going to lead us back to title-winning glory, and just needs a little faith. .

jaymac

Which question do you want answering in this ramble>?

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 17:43:58
Sylvain Marveaux says he didn't talk to any English newspaper about a move to Liverpool. . Why do newspapers just blatently make s**t up?? Same with the Kenny Dalglish 2 year contract story. . If there's news it'll be on LFC.tv first unless Kenny Dalglish actually posts on this site :D {Ed007's Note - The press just want headlines, true or otherwise}

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 17:22:20
There is one very large problem with Dalglish getting the job full-time. .

after what happened last time and his instant regret at leaving the position, if he is given the job full-time, would he ever leave on his own accord? If it were up to him i think he'd go fergy style and never retire, the man loves it too much.
on the other hand, with KK being Liverpools biggest icon, he is incapable of being sacked. There would be riots, the owners would be forced out like last time.

so what would happen if he loses his touch, we encounter a few problems and drop down the pecking order again? It would be an unresolvable problem. Perhaps it is not a risk FSG are willing to take.

then again, obviously this depends upon the success of the King. Maybe he is in fact going to lead us back to title-winning glory, and just needs a little faith. .

jaymac

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 17:15:19
Will sanchez be a good signing {Ed002's Note - For sombody he will.}

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 17:08:46
Steve Parker is a man clearly intelligent in his writing. I have to say though that anybody who despises everything in and about football so much is perhaps in the wrong field; I dislike the corruption of FIFA and the poisonous, inexcusable behaviour of some fans - such as those mocking the Munich disaster and those mocking Hillsborough. Despite this, I personally feel that moaning about everything involved in football is equal in its tediousness. I think we should just appreciate what it does have instead!
EyeSak

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 16:57:36
Liverpool have an extremely slim chance of getting 4th spot.

However with spurs still in Champions league, LFC could finnish above them if they drop points. {Ed002's Note - It would also mean getting past Chelsea or Manchester City as well. I don't think fourth is an option.}

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 17:00:35
Yes Barry B, like all previous managers we should give him respect of course, but lets just leave it in the past now, right. We are in a much better position now than we have ever been since 1991. So let's wish Rafa all the best and hope that he gets a job soon at a club & level befitting of him. There is always the danger of mischief making otherwise. Who knows he may be still interested in Joanavic, Insua, Lucas and co and could do us a favour.
Josek

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 16:43:39
Emilio Izaguirre is born to solve LFC left back problems, i hope King Kenny signs him , will be available for a decent price of @ least 8 million.

Ed? How do you rate him & what are the posiibility of LFC signing him, in %?

I also hope kenny & Commoli don't pick rubbish ( Bosmans arrivals )such as Taiwo & Merveux.

{Ed006's Note - He is a good player in a very poor league.}

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 16:41:46
Oh you have a point there ed! Would like to see a votation. Should it be like this?

Get in europa+10m(for revenues) and have a good chance of winning PL = believable

not get EL, lose 10m(in revenues) and have a better chance of winning PL = unbel

or would you have a better idea ed? Maybe if it went like this i would choose unbel. Thats just my opinion. Thanks alot ed!

YNWA FilipinoRED

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 16:44:42
And no i don't live in london broxbourne is in herts! and does it matter where i live or you live?

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 16:45:46
Blackburn's defender, Phil Jones, has been interesting the scouts from Liverpool for a while now and is soon to make his way back to their first team after longterm injury. Liverpool will be keeping a very close eye on his situation. Whether this culminates in a firm bid in the summer remains to be seen, but firm interest is certainly there.
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hope not, Liverpool are in abundance of good young centre backs such as Wisdom, Wilson, Ayala and Sama. I would much rather see these lads developed into potentially better players than Jones, though i do agree the lad has quality!

jaymac

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 16:36:53
What strategy is it then that Benitez put in place that Kenny can follow? . Don't start pretending all of a sudden that it is Rafa Benitez's baby to have such great players at the accademy when clearly it is not. First of all they all look like proper footballers, they know how to pass the ball, they are all playing in position, and we actually have strikers, a number of them. They style of football is a joy to watch and is about as far from watching Rafa style as Barcelona is to Bolton's. The only thing the great Rafa can be credited with is leaving a pile of overpaid rubbish at the club that we cannot offload because of the wages they are on. The future is very bright now with these youngsters and proper manager & coach live Steve in charge.

Josek {Ed001's Note - Rafa was responsible for the overhaul of the youth academy and he was also responsible for bringing both Segura and Borrell to Liverpool. He deserves a lot of credit for doing so.}
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Josek, even though Rafa had a poor final season i still have respect for the man. He had a lot of positives including nearly winning the league finishing a close 2nd & getting us to two champions league finals. He did have a dreadful last season and made some poor decisions but its sad that people think little of the man for what he done for LFC.

Barry B


when alls said an done rafa made some mistakes an although he won't admit it yet he knos it too, but he did a great deal of good when he was here an loved the club, the city an the fans, i for one have a great deal of respect for rafa an wish him well

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Then can someone answer me why we sold Alonso, Arbeloa who were great and Keane, Riera and Pennant with out replacements leaving us with no strikers or wingers.

The reason we did so well in 2008 was due to the Gerrard - Alonso partnership in midfeild the greatest in the world at the time. -Mc

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 16:28:36
Around 10m ed? That's huge. A lot of people here are suggesting that maybe it would be a blessing in disguise(for focus and fatigue) if we don't get EL next season, i don't think that would be the case, what are your thoughts ed? Thanks again

p.s. Sorry couldnt copy the original post for i am using the mobile site. Thanks again! =)

YNWA FilipinoRED

{Ed006's Note - It is not really a huge loss to be honest. We would be able to bring in players without that money. If we weren't in the Europa League next season then I would like to see us push for the title.}

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 16:21:47
What strategy is it then that Benitez put in place that Kenny can follow? . Don't start pretending all of a sudden that it is Rafa Benitez's baby to have such great players at the accademy when clearly it is not. First of all they all look like proper footballers, they know how to pass the ball, they are all playing in position, and we actually have strikers, a number of them. They style of football is a joy to watch and is about as far from watching Rafa style as Barcelona is to Bolton's. The only thing the great Rafa can be credited with is leaving a pile of overpaid rubbish at the club that we cannot offload because of the wages they are on. The future is very bright now with these youngsters and proper manager & coach live Steve in charge.

Josek {Ed001's Note - Rafa was responsible for the overhaul of the youth academy and he was also responsible for bringing both Segura and Borrell to Liverpool. He deserves a lot of credit for doing so.}
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Josek, even though Rafa had a poor final season i still have respect for the man. He had a lot of positives including nearly winning the league finishing a close 2nd & getting us to two champions league finals. He did have a dreadful last season and made some poor decisions but its sad that people think little of the man for what he done for LFC.

Barry B


when alls said an done rafa made some mistakes an although he won't admit it yet he knos it too, but he did a great deal of good when he was here an loved the club, the city an the fans, i for one have a great deal of respect for rafa an wish him well

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 15:53:18
14 Mar 2011 07:40:30
Hie ed,
Do you think that, if everton accepts a 15 deal for baines from LFC, will baines personally prefer a move.?? {Ed002's Note - It is impossible to say as there has been no bid.}

i would personaly take the 15mil for baines and use it on aly cissokho(LB) or sakho(CB) and let johnson cause havoc at left back at least until the Jan window.

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 16:05:55
Its too early to speculate about who we get in the summer. As long as we spend and sell wisely we will be a force next year. We have alot of catching up to do with the top four, can't expect to do it rapdily. It takes patience, inspiration and a little luck!
RED FIRST & LAST

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 16:07:07
Looks like Nani is back in training following the "horrific" challenge from Carra. See, he was faking it all the time. P*ssy.

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 16:15:12
Hey was wondering eds or anyone else that wants to answer. do u think we have a better chance of getting young than the scum ?
also which winger do you think we are most likely to get (just in your opinion).
Finally was wondering if there is any interest from us in javi martinez. I think he's an awsome player :)
Cheerz. awsome site :)

{Ed006's Note - I think if both us and Manchester United went in for Young then United would be in the driving seat for clear reasons. I would like to see Javi Martinez or Jesus Navas.}

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 16:16:38
The wingers i think we shud be looking at :

young
krasic
bastos
ayew
marin
arda
honda
remy
barnetta
nilmar
affelay

what dya think ed ?

{Ed006's Note - All good players, some are not wingers though and some have recently moved out of that list. The player I would like to pick from that list would be Arda Turan.}

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 14:57:42
Hi ed.
Are we intersted in J r my Menez, I think he will be a good signing for us as he is two-footed, he has pace & he is a good crosser, may be the type of winger we need, he has been in ver good form this Season.
for 15m , i would go for him.
Are we interested , how do you rate him .ed?

{Ed006's Note - He's a good player but I don't know if we are interested in him.}

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 15:47:26
I think he'd be a brilliant signing. Lucas is good at build-up play and providing the ball to Gerrard/ Meireles, but he's not a natural defensive midfielder. We need an enforcer, someone to kick the opposition's midfield into submission as well as a good passer and someone to sit back when we're attacking and generally calm the defence. M'Vila provides us with all these attributes. Think of him as Mascherano 2.0 - except he can pass more than 5 yards and doesn't shoot when he comes within 30 yards of the goal.
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Two players spring to mind Ever Banega and Fernando Gago. Banega might not look like the physical type but surprisingly he does pack a good punch, he's like mach but a better tempered mach which means less red cards. he also can pass extremely well from the center of the field to set up strikers with amazing though balls kinda like Aquilani but he can definitely handle the physicality of the prem. Gago is more a defensive player than Banega and is an amazing tackler. he also has a eye for linking up plays but in my opinion is more DM whereas Banega in my books is more CDM i.e he is more adventurous

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 15:48:13
Hey ed, do you know how much we would lose(financially) if we don't get europa league next season? Thanks ed! Great site keep it up!

FilipinoRED

{Ed006's Note - Around £10m I have been told.}

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 14:59:51
Regarding our midfield, Souness would be the obvious example if I talk about our midfield legends but I would love to see someone like steve macmahon in our midfield. Tough as nails, decent passer and scored goals when necessary, 'Macca' as they call him was an immense player for us. Ed I wonder what your thoughts are about him? Recently he was here in India to set up an academy and I am still kicking myself that I missed a chance to meet him.

LONG LIVE THE KING

VM YNWA {Ed001's Note - he was a top class player, an all-round midfielder of the type that no longer seems to exist.}

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 15:07:43
Editor 1
Well isn't it just as well then that that remains the limit of what he was responsible for at the academy. If he had managed to tinker there like everywhere else then we wouldn't be watching the slick football we are watching now. Plus he would probably have fallen out with Borrell & Segura just like Paco & co etc etc and would have being running the academy himself. And we'd now be callled Bolton FC.

josek {Ed001's Note - just because he didn't get everything right doesn't mean you have to be so bitter and not give him credit where credit is due.}

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 15:18:27
"The Madness of King Roy XXXVI"

You know that feeling when you think you've lost the plot? Been there, done that and sadly, I also think our old friend, Gerard Houllier, is on that road.
There have been too many stories leaking recently around Aston Villa to feel he is secure in his job. On the other hand, if Obscene Whinger is feeling the force of the fans' comments, then maybe things are not all bad in the Premier League world?

I stumbled through 20 minutes of talkS**T this morning during a shower and shave: such banality knows no bounds! At least Darren Lewis had the good sense to fend off the overlarge Jock's comments and refuse to buy into Owen Coyle as anything but an average manager with a very poor set of slipping upper dentures and bad haircut. Despite my irritation with Whinger's bombast and insistence on his "very young" team being winners, he doesn't deserve to be touted in the same mould as Coyle!

This is a slightly rambling tome today: I tend to concentrate on a few topics that catch my eye. Yesterday was a day for forgetting football. Rarely have I been uninterested in four teams in a major cup competition as I was yesterday. My eyes always wander further when that happens and I was dismayed to see Armin Veh dismissed as Hamburg manager after losing 6-0 to die Bayern. (Stick with this one for a minute guys . .)

What concerns me is that Aloysius Paulus Maria "Louis" van Gaal is also heading for the departure lounge in the Bundesliga. With my Septic Sid hat on, I would make a bold prediction that this alleged vain man - a very impressive coach by all accounts - will end up as manger of Manchester City. Now . . if our resurgence does happen in the coming season, we don't need a man of his calibre on our patch. Mancini is no Ferguson, no Whinger and no real threat to us (why? Well that squad is heading for self destruction) but van Gaal could make MCFC a real powerhouse in 2011/ 12.

KK will propel us back to the top three in my view, but in overcoming Chelsea and MUFC, we will have our hands full. Spurs will prove no more enduring as The Cockney Comedy Act's insistence on his innocence in court and so that leaves MCFC. Do not underestimate van Gaal. He is a class act. I worry about any link to MCFC if it happens.

Finally, radio on football has reached such banality that we have ex-MCFC players on talkS**T literally talking that! I think - correct me if I'm wrong - Nicky Summerbee mumbled and rambled like a drunken 16 year old through the station's late afternoon programme. I wonder why I inflict this drivel on myself and blame no-one but myself. At least he didn't have the vocabulary to describe Micah Richard's goal as "utterly brilliant and shows what an amazing and sensational genius he is and probably one of the greatest defenders in the whole history of the game for all time! Oh, and he collects paperclips for the local Scout group."

I rest your case.

Steve Parker

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 15:28:38
What strategy is it then that Benitez put in place that Kenny can follow? . Don't start pretending all of a sudden that it is Rafa Benitez's baby to have such great players at the accademy when clearly it is not. First of all they all look like proper footballers, they know how to pass the ball, they are all playing in position, and we actually have strikers, a number of them. They style of football is a joy to watch and is about as far from watching Rafa style as Barcelona is to Bolton's. The only thing the great Rafa can be credited with is leaving a pile of overpaid rubbish at the club that we cannot offload because of the wages they are on. The future is very bright now with these youngsters and proper manager & coach live Steve in charge.

Josek {Ed001's Note - Rafa was responsible for the overhaul of the youth academy and he was also responsible for bringing both Segura and Borrell to Liverpool. He deserves a lot of credit for doing so.}
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Josek, even though Rafa had a poor final season i still have respect for the man. He had a lot of positives including nearly winning the league finishing a close 2nd & getting us to two champions league finals. He did have a dreadful last season and made some poor decisions but its sad that people think little of the man for what he done for LFC.

Barry B

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 15:01:25
14 Mar 2011 14:41:07
Ed, been told of a rumour that man city players got micah richards a spurs training kit! the gossip/ rumour came from a very close aid of joe harts who app gets on very well with a few of the spurs players and it was he who arranged for the kit to be sent up! looks like we could has missed the boat on richards? {Ed001's Note - there is a surprise, you type like the regular Spurs fan and your IP places you in London!}

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Thank you, Ed, for finally unmasking this fraudulent Spud that has plagued this wonderful site for months.
I'm surprised he didn't mention the secretive Aguero deal that, rather conveniently, no one reliable has ever heard of or the Leighton Baines ghost deal that fails to ever make sense. Perhaps if his sources are correct we could 'capture' Defoe and Pavlyuchenko in the summer in exchange for Suarez and Reina.

Martin

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 15:02:56
Marveaux is a player that could potentially be very important to Rennes, but injuries have really prevented him from developing into a top star for them. Indeed, he's not played for Frederic Antonetti's men since the winter break due to a hamstring complaint. Marveaux started the season by picking up a problem on the opening day, but after a month out he became a central figure in the club's positive form. A groin problem in November has ended his season, with only 10 games played and one goal scored. In truth, Rennes have already learned to live without him, with players such as Yacine Brahimi and Jires Kembo-Ekoko - raw but exciting - coming through their ranks.
We don't need such a player so injury prone , better leave him & buy some one instead of looking for Free agents, by the way Taiwo is s**t hehe another free agent.

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 15:05:56
Coady = gerrards replacement. On Thursday id rather see coady given a chance over spearing and poulson.

LAVERS

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 14:48:34
To Irish Kev

What strategy is it then that Benitez put in place that Kenny can follow?? . Don't start pretending all of a sudden that it is Rafa Benitez's baby to have such great players at the accademy when clearly it is not. First of all they all look like proper footballers, they know how to pass the ball, they are all playing in position, and we actually have strikers, a number of them. They style of football is a joy to watch and is about as far from watching Rafa style as Barcelona is to Bolton's. The only thing the great Rafa can be credited with is leaving a pile of overpaid rubbish at the club that we cannot offload because of the wages they are on. The future is very bright now with these youngsters and proper manager & coach live Steve in charge.

Josek {Ed001's Note - Rafa was responsible for the overhaul of the youth academy and he was also responsible for bringing both Segura and Borrell to Liverpool. He deserves a lot of credit for doing so.}

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 14:45:39
The reason Kenny as not been given the job is due to Mourinho. The board know that getting him is highly unlikly and very happy to give the job to King kenny full time. I personally thing King Ken will be given the job in summer with a two year contract -Mc

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 14:41:36
I saw a bit of Morgan the other day and seemed to always be at the right place to make problems.

Personally I feel sorry for Ngog because hes behind Carroll, Suarez and kuyt in the Pecking order and theres players like Morgan coming through the ranks. he'll never get a game again.

Also Connor Coady seemed class and is a defo star of the future -Mc

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 14:28:28
Question for ED or anyone with good knowledge. .
In Portugal do they have players such as Carroll (AKA big target men) because they (spain included) tend to have mini fast strikers that run who try to run around men, if not i feel Carroll will be a danger as there not use to his style -Mc {Ed001's Note - there are players like Carroll around in Europe, but they are not common, just like they are no longer common over here either.}
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Benfica use a little and large combination much like ours, they have Saviola & Cardozo up front, its very effective in my opinion and has always worked through the years. Been a centre half myself i would dread having to come up against Suarez & Carroll, strength, pace, good in the air, good on the ground. Frightening stuff!

Barry B

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 14:29:32
Hey ed, hearing a lot about Adian McGeady these days, i can tell every liverpool fan now that he's not up to our standards. he can't score or has no final ball, be a sad day t see him in the red shirt.
dublin red

what do u think ed?? ?? ? {Ed001's Note - he is not a player I rate highly, his final ball is terrible.}

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 14:25:56
Hey ed, hearing a lot about Adian McGeady these days, i can tell every liverpool fan now that he's not up to our standards. he can't score or has no final ball, be a sad day t see him in the red shirt.
dublin red

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 14:21:28
If we sign Taiwo it will be like sliding a pile of s**t to one side to make room for a pile of s**te. I cannot believe that anybody rates this guy as being good enough for us and if he does become a red, we will richly deserve every bit of misfortune he brings us 'cos he is s**t!

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 14:06:19
I think Scums will win 19th title. I do not see Arsenal stopping them. They had injuries , inconsistency. Lets see what happens at the end of day. What do you think ed of Arsenal title chances.
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YNWA {Ed001's Note - not much hope, if any, of Arsenal winning the league, personally I don't really care though. If we don't win it who does is irrelevant to me.}

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 13:41:25
Any body watch the youth cup against man U? What were your thoughts?

Suso looks class when he's got space but sometimes takes too long to make a pass - it might have been an off game but he's not near the 1st team in my opinion (I'm not knocking him just some people on here believe he's a world beater already - he needs to improve his decision making IMO).

Morgan is a great finisher - 2 chances 2 goals fair play.

Sterling looked good but it would concern me that he doesn't track back enough - we're not going to be offensive all the time in a match, still looked good though.

Wisdom looked solid again, can see him breaking into the 1st team next season but not as a Centre back.

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i thought suso was showing signs of real quality yesterday. .
made some great passes and also seems to have skill on the ball whilst also having a bit of steel about him.

crazy game though wasn't it?
can't believe even the manc youth team have that annoying united trait of coming out of nowhere and winning a match.

Joe Liverpool

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 13:32:20
RE: Irish Kev.
Humm, i guess your right about the youth players. Andy Carroll + Luis Suarez + Kuyt are nice players. LFC seem to have a spine of a team that could support a younger youth structure that incorporates exiting youth players. A player like Benzema would be the wrong move. We should go younger when buying new players.

I don't think we need more big names at the club. Maybe a replacement captain for Gerrard. If people leave then replace them. But its time to invest younger and get that gap from the youth team and first first closed. Benitez put a stratrgry in place that Kenny would helping with.

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 13:20:40
Johan Elmander is a piker. He plays for himself. Hasnt done anything for 3years. Then pull a half decent season out of his ass when his agent tells him he isn't getting his money with bolton and its time to move on.

Why would you want a person that doesn't want to try in life. He will phone it in. Rater take kevin Davis from Bolton or Gary Cahill the defender

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 13:01:57
Question for ED or anyone with good knowledge. .
In Portugal do they have players such as Carroll (AKA big target men) because they (spain included) tend to have mini fast strikers that run who try to run around men, if not i feel Carroll will be a danger as there not use to his style -Mc {Ed001's Note - there are players like Carroll around in Europe, but they are not common, just like they are no longer common over here either.}

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 13:06:26
Are you serious - "until we find a "suitable" long term manager" - Not many managers are more suitable than a manager who has won trophies for us and is and always and will be a legend in the liverpool books. .

KK to get the job for a decent amount of time (5 years at least) with option to extend and should be given a change like Wenger has at Aresenal and Fergie ant ManUre. The youth system is the future and KK is also the future.

Gaz - YNWA

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Ed any truth on the dalglish rumours? read lots of posts on it but haven't seen your opinion yet (not sure if you have already gave it like) {Ed001's Note - which rumours are you referring to? If you mean the 2 year deal, yes he has been offered a very well paid 2 year contract, which he is negotiating in an attempt to secure a longer term deal. There is no problems over money, it is purely the length of the contract that has to be decided.}
for me the two year deal is a good length of time because he is taking over from RH and he only had two years remaining if he did stay as he only signed a three year contract. But I'd give him two years with the option to lengthen it. He's the king but i feel he may only be here 2 steady the ship (which he seemed to have done already) but now a 2 two year deal 2 get us challenging again until we find a "suitable" long term manager. . .what is your thoughts? {Ed001's Note - either give him the permanent job or don't is my thoughts. He is a legend and deserves to be more than a stopgap.}

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 13:11:20
The youth game today was superb stuff even though we lost (unjustly). . . unjustly? ? how do u make that out? ? dirty pool players learning from the seniors is what i seen. . pogba shouldn have been sent off r blackett. .unjustly? sour grapes more like. .cmon united

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 13:18:51
There's been a lot of chat on here today about who qualifies for Europe and who doesn't etc.

I might be shot down for this but personally, not qualifying for the Europa League next year could be a massive blessing in disguise.

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L1

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 12:17:58
Two big games coming up. I think that we will win on Thursday and procede to the Last 8. This is our best chance of being in the competition next season.
We have to win on Sunday and if we do we still have a viable chance of reaching 5th place. Tottenham are there at the moment but have other things on their minds. They also have some tough games to come - away to Liverpool, Chelsa and Man City and home to Arsenal. If they lose all four and we produce the goods we can even afford to lose to Arsenal - thus strengthening their chances of the title. If we lose on Sunday I think that we will have to settle for 6th so it would be a good time to blood some of the other youngsters - N'gog and Spearing have had their chances and as far as I am concerned they have not taken them. I would let Pacheco and Wilson start a few games and bring some of the others on as substitutes - they have to start somewhere. Anyway good times ahead - saw the Youth team yesterday - unlucky.
Mal 36

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 11:17:31
I'd be happy with baines LB put Johnson RM someone for LM maybe turan or podolski who could play upfront aswell.
Another striker a young up and coming kid.
And also an alonso type of player for the middle to get things going because we lack creativity.
I'm not into this DM crap, and if we play with wingbacks we have 3 CBs on the pitch anyway. So no real need for DM.

LAVERS

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 11:24:34
Dont understand why people are linking Dortmund players with the reds there is no chance Kagawa, Sahin, Barrios, Hummels, Subotic and co wil be leaving the German league leaders and almost certain champions. Why would they leave a team top of the league guaranteed CL football and with the football world ahead of them. They have a brilliant coach in Klopp and a squad with one of the youngest average ages i all of europes top league. No top top players will be leaving Dortmund.

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"no top top players will be leaving"

are you Jamie 'top top' Redknapp?

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 11:40:18
M'Vila dreams of playing for Manure and they are showing an intrest in him so we can rule him out of coming to us.
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You should really read into what he says more. He first said his dream move was to Liverpool back in November, then he moved onto Real Madrid, then came out and said he dreamed of United back in January. His most recent 'dream team' is Bayern Munich.

I think he'd be a brilliant signing. Lucas is good at build-up play and providing the ball to Gerrard/ Meireles, but he's not a natural defensive midfielder. We need an enforcer, someone to kick the opposition's midfield into submission as well as a good passer and someone to sit back when we're attacking and generally calm the defence. M'Vila provides us with all these attributes. Think of him as Mascherano 2.0 - except he can pass more than 5 yards and doesn't shoot when he comes within 30 yards of the goal.

Martin

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 11:47:45
Very unfortunate result for the youth team at the weekend. It's still seems strange how they actually lost a game they bossed more or less for the whole game, apart for a crazy 5 minutes in which Utd scored 2 goals. Obviously the occasion & the bigger crowd got to the young players & maybe the ref could have used better judgement in some decisions. Overall I would think that even tho Liverpool got beat they seemed to have a lot more about them at their age group than Utd.

The Irish Rover

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 11:57:55
Irish Kev 100% agree with your post about our under 18s. We already have Wilson, Shelvey, Kelly and Spearing who are making a contribution (Ayala could do so too). For the first time in a very long time we have a selection of 16-19 year olds who have a genuine chance of making it into the first team. Rodolfo Borrell and Pepe Segura (both formerly of Barca's famed la Maisa academy- thanks Rafa) have revamped the youth set up and done a tremendous job in a short space of time. Coady, Morgan, Robinson, Suso, Sterling and Wisdom, are just some of the players who will in due course be given a chance to stake a place. Coady, Robinson and Morgan may well get some first team playing time towards the last few games of this season. Crucially for the first time in a very long time we also have a manager in place who is willing and able to risk playing our youngsters. KK spent the last 18 months closely watching and assessing them. He knows them inside out, has supportive owners and unlike his predecessors (who were under too much pressure to get results) KK is perfectly places to see which of these youngsters are up to the task. Unlike Wenger KK will not be afraid to splash NESV's cash to strengthen those areas of our squad which need immediate attention. With a 3-4 quality players likely to be brought in this summer, with the classy Suarez and handful that Carroll is settled in by then into their formidable partnership and with a full pre-season of pass and move under the players belts, next season is going to be a really enjoyable one for us. In the meantime KK will put the remainder of this season to good use. The future is looking great. Bring it on. Reality Red

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 11:01:02
I think Liverpool need to strengthen the defensive position first, agger skertel arent good enough, Carra is slowing up big time.
Downing Left back. Brede Hangel and Gary Cahill central defenders.Then Adian McGeady to play left of midfield.
Good buys or what?

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 11:01:06
I somewhat agree with this, but playing in the Europa league gives us a chance to play some young players, as well as some of the older players who are struggling to get playing time in our PL games. Europa league also brings in some extra money for us. I won't be too upset if we miss out on it, but it would still be nice to qualify.

{Ed002's Note - The lost income is about £10M.}

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And that extra £10M would pay S.Aguero's wages :)

LFC Till I Die

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 10:52:52
Dont understand why people are linking Dortmund players with the reds there is no chance Kagawa, Sahin, Barrios, Hummels, Subotic and co wil be leaving the German league leaders and almost certain champions. Why would they leave a team top of the league guaranteed CL football and with the football world ahead of them. They have a brilliant coach in Klopp and a squad with one of the youngest average ages i all of europes top league. No top top players will be leaving Dortmund.

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 10:02:18
Kenny will get a two year extension and a 50 million budget.Who would he buy with that any idea guys?? ?
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£50m, well, he has shown he wants to shop at the top with the signings of Carrol and Suarez so id expect some top talent to come in myself, don't forget he will sell aswell, so that may get to around £70m, id expect around 4 signings for that,
Ed/ s that would be about right wouldn't it, 4-5 players to sort out our problems?

Anfield Andy

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14 Mar 2011 10:16:34
OK Ed if Liverpool an Man City win on thursday can they be drawn together for the quarter final? {Ed002's Note - Yes they can. There are no seedings, and teams from the same group or the same association may be drawn with each other from the round of 16.}

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 09:31:45
Morning ed. Quick question for you, do you think this fair spending rule is going to make a blind bit of difference?

LAVERS

{Ed006's Note - It will control the spending a little but no doubt some clubs will find loop holes.}

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 09:13:49
It's almost certain that Liverpool will bring in a defensive midfielder when Poulsen leaves in the summer (although I don't think we need to replace him once he goes) and because of Commoli's time in France watching them it will be either Yann M'Villa or Moussa Sissoko. They are both young an I have heard good things about both of them but I don't watch much French football so I don't know which player is better.

ED, what player do you think would be better for us? {Ed002's Note - M'Vila is a defensive midfielder but Sissoko is not - so both could be bought in.}

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14 Mar 2011 08:50:45
It's almost certain that Liverpool will bring in a defensive midfielder when Poulsen leaves in the summer (although I don't think we need to replace him once he goes) and because of Commoli's time in France watching them it will be either Yann M'Villa or Moussa Sissoko. They are both young an I have heard good things about both of them but I don't watch much French football so I don't know which player is better.

ED, what player do you think would be better for us? {Ed002's Note - M'Vila is a defensive midfielder but Sissoko is not - so both could be bought in.}

Cheers ED, do you think they would they be good signings?

{Ed006's Note - Different ed, I think M'Vila would be a good signing but I cannot comment on Sissoko as I haven't seen him play.}

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 02:14:25
There's been a lot of chat on here today about who qualifies for Europe and who doesn't etc.

I might be shot down for this but personally, not qualifying for the Europa League next year could be a massive blessing in disguise.

Top players want the Champions League and I think we'd all agree it's unlikely/ impossible we'll get in the top four this year. Liverpool Football Club will always attract players and whether we're in the European equivalent of the Carling Cup makes absolutely no difference.

The Booter

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I somewhat agree with this, but playing in the Europa league gives us a chance to play some young players, as well as some of the older players who are struggling to get playing time in our PL games. Europa league also brings in some extra money for us. I won't be too upset if we miss out on it, but it would still be nice to qualify.

{Ed002's Note - The lost income is about £10M.}

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 02:57:46
Ed which CBs are we playing close attention to? {Ed002's Note - I have heard nothing about CBs at all since January.}

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 07:40:30
Hie ed,
Do you think that, if everton accepts a 15 deal for baines from LFC, will baines personally prefer a move.? ? {Ed002's Note - It is impossible to say as there has been no bid.}

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 01:24:46
The youth game today was superb stuff even though we lost (unjustly). Been watching them for the past 3 or 4 years now & this is definitely our best U18's we've had in a while so great credit is due to Rodolfo & everyone involved with the Acadamy including the players! It hurts that they lost but they were very unlucky to be fair! Morgan has been brilliant the past 4 months! Superb workrate & a good finisher! Hope he keeps progressing! Obviously the usual players mentioned like Sterling are looking top prospects but Morgan is fast becoming my favourite along with Wisdom & Coady! Especially after the way Morgan celebrated his 2nd goal today! I asked on here about 5 months ago for anyone who knows a player personally to ask them to do that particular celebration! Maybe Adam Morgan or a mate of his is a poster on here or maybe it was a coincidence - i'd like to think it was the former! But either way, I for one am very proud of our Under 18's! Great effort guys & hard luck this time! Chins up!
Cheers,
Irish Kev.

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 01:24:59
Personally i think the 4th should be a young, hungry striker who'll be pushing the others for their places, for example (sorry) hernandez at united.
wouldn't mind being on the bench and could nab a goal or two when necessary, plus setting us up for the future as we all know nesv want

Mate NESV want Benzema who is a young hungry striker ( whos better than Hernadez ) who WILL NOT be happy with a place on the bench. Thats my idea of a Liverpool player. And yes he will nab us a goal or two and the future would be bright. John W.

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 00:48:37
{Ed005's Note - Haven't heard of that Middlesbrough player. And Aguero's wages are something like £200,000 which is over £10m per year, on top of his transfer fee which would probably be around £40m, if not more. Aguero is a top class player but splashing out that kind of money wouldn't pay off. If he stayed for 5 years for example, we'd splash out £50m on wages totalling nearly £100m. I doubt we'd make that back with shirt sales etc. As for Benzema, we are interested, however Benzema wants assurances or even a clause meaning he gets regular first-team football and Kenny wants him to earn his place like everyone else.}
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Ed005 you 100% right about Benzema Aguero but we have to look past the black and white in this situation. if we have the slightest chance of getting them then by all means go for it. just think of the bigger picture if they joined, that would open the doors for us to attract soooo many other top level athletes. they'll be like ok Aguero/ Benzema is going to liverpool. it will force them to believe that we really are going all out to bring this club back to the top therefor they will somehow express that liverpool is one of the destinations or the destination where they would like to further there carrier like players do with arsenal, manu, chelsea and mancity but not saying go crazy with the spending. {Ed005's Note - I was touching upon Aguero more. I do think Benzema is someone we can get for a reasonable price with a reasonable wage packet. Signing Aguero would be a massive statement of intent and he is top class, however we don't need to splash out £40m on players and pay them £10m per year to show intent. Throwing money at a problem doesn't solve it and don't you think spending £35m on Carroll and £22m on Suarez, whilst making big money offers for Young and Richards showed intent? We don't need to bring in players and pay them 200k every week and spend £40m to show intent. Plus, you could get two or three top players for that amount of money, and their wages combined probably wouldn't cost as much as Kun's. It just doesn't make financial sense for a club like us to be dishing out so much cash on one player.}

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 00:30:08
There's been a lot of chat on here today about who qualifies for Europe and who doesn't etc.

I might be shot down for this but personally, not qualifying for the Europa League next year could be a massive blessing in disguise.

Top players want the Champions League and I think we'd all agree it's unlikely/ impossible we'll get in the top four this year. Liverpool Football Club will always attract players and whether we're in the European equivalent of the Carling Cup makes absolutely no difference.

The Booter

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 00:08:57
{Ed005's Note - Haven't heard of that Middlesbrough player. And Aguero's wages are something like £200,000 which is over £10m per year, on top of his transfer fee which would probably be around £40m, if not more. Aguero is a top class player but splashing out that kind of money wouldn't pay off. If he stayed for 5 years for example, we'd splash out £50m on wages totalling nearly £100m. I doubt we'd make that back with shirt sales etc. As for Benzema, we are interested, however Benzema wants assurances or even a clause meaning he gets regular first-team football and Kenny wants him to earn his place like everyone else.}
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Ed005 you 100% right about Benzema Aguero but we have to look past the black and white in this situation. if we have the slightest chance of getting them then by all means go for it. just think of the bigger picture if they joined, that would open the doors for us to attract soooo many other top level athletes. they'll be like ok Aguero/ Benzema is going to liverpool. it will force them to believe that we really are going all out to bring this club back to the top therefor they will somehow express that liverpool is one of the destinations or the destination where they would like to further there carrier like players do with arsenal, manu, chelsea and mancity but not saying go crazy with the spending.

 

 

 

 

14 Mar 2011 00:03:40
I know we wouldn't get bale but who would you rather have baines or bale
baines bel/ bale unbel, i'd have banes better crosser for
carrol.
aintree dave

 

 

 

 

 
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