Liverpool Banter Archive May 19 2013

19 May 2013 23:32:13
I feel like Liverpool are going to have a different vibe about them next season. I hope they just keep the transfer talk low and when deals are done come out and show us all. I hate how we get so carried away with unrealistic targets when really brendan is doing some tough business getting the recruitment we will need for another long season ahead. I should like to think we could finish top 3. Again most would laugh and shrug that off maybe. With man city lurking for a new manager and struggling to find that engine they had for 11/12, everton now looking for a new manager, man united with so much pressure assuring fans that this is their man. I honesty feel that chelsea are going to be underdogs to win the title if and that's a massive IF jose mourhinho returns.

Man Utd - huge loss with Fergie going
Man City - adapting to a new manager
Chavski - going to make the huge mistake of re-appointing Mourinho
Spurs - may lose Bale now not in CL

Next season is going to be interesting.

None of that will matter!

Can't wait hoping LFC will have top replacements for GK, CB and Wingers-C'mon we need to tune them up

19 May 2013 23:20:12
Wat a load of bollox a LEGEND retires JC23 and this shames at tv don't even give him a mention that's it never watch this garbage again JC YNWA JON96

19 May 2013 23:17:37
Chances of getting Torres back?

We don't need Torres. over paid prima donna who wouldn't add anything to the current team. & while we are at it. let's ship out Borrini.

Pack it in mate please! He is not needed here, he made his choice, let's move on.

Lee73

Well he scored his first league goal since DECEMBER today, so that's probably someone we want right.

About zilch.

The real AG

19 May 2013 23:07:25
Just wanted to say as the football season ends I take it the eds season really starts now. good luck over the next few months with all the rumours! {Ed001's Note - cheers we need more than luck!}

19 May 2013 22:43:02
So - do we know what was in Brendan's 3 envelopes yet?

Carragher reina pacheco I assume

19 May 2013 22:39:42
Thank you Carra. Always gave 100%. A real legend. If Macca says Pepe is 95% on his way, then it's looking very likely particularly when his home club has a vacancy coming up. He has given us great service. If he goes its a concern as a new keeper is always a risk. However if we replace him with quality it would benefit the club financially as he is a very high earner. Well done to Ibe who for quite some time has looked an even better prospect than Sterling. Jerome Sinclair is next. Suso needs some game time and a loan next season will do him wonders. If BR and his team can sign a couple more Coutinos and Sturidges this summer we are in for a very good 2013/2014 season. Reality Red

I agree, we should send Suso to someone like Wigan as Utd did with cleverly, they play some nice football and we all know the championship can be competitive. He could always be recalled as we did with shelvey.

Andy7109

19 May 2013 22:26:39
Wanyama would be a great signing
He could play dm with Lucas and cb if it needed covering

19 May 2013 22:07:13
Anyone know if jonjo is injured
Wasn't on the bench today

19 May 2013 21:48:18
Eds can you enlighten me on the current situations with the following midfielders? Sorry if this is a pain but was just wondering if any would be possible targets.

First one is Isco of Malaga. I'm aware there's massive interest in him, but is his release clause really 35 million? I hear if Pelligrini moves to City, he's destined for there but if he can be obtained for say 25 million I'd like to think FSG would fund such a move.

Second is Ander Hererra of Bilboa. Does Hererra have a clause like Isco's for silly money? Quality player in my opinion and would fit into our system.

Third one is Iker Munian. I'm aware there was huge interest in him last year, but he seems to have dipped this year. Are Bilboa still commanding near 25 million for him or has his value dipped?

Fourth one is Sergio Canales. If I'm right he moved to Valancia last year from Madrid, but would Valancia be willing to sell after a season?

Fifth is Susaeta of Bilboa are you aware how much he would command if a club was interested?

Sixth. Ever Banega. Was subject of interest when Rafa was in charge but nothing since. Would he be available if a club was willing to make an offer?

Seventh. Lucas Biglia of Anderlect heard a number of other clubs have shown an interest and could be available for around 8 million. If true would be worth a punt.

Eighth. K. Honda. Although we did show some interest a while ago wouldn't Rodgers see him as a good deal? He still hasn't moved clubs and his fee seems to be falling all the time.

Sorry for the length of the questions ( 9 players in total) but just wanted to know if you knew the current situations on them in regards to possible valuation and availability.

Jonesred {Ed002's Note - Try the search engine - all have been dealt with. Money is not something to talk of.}

No to all

19 May 2013 21:08:16
've had my whole life with Jamie Carragher at the heart of Liverpool FC. He thought me it was cool to play centre back and that its vital to always give 100% he may not have scored that many in his 737 games for Liverpool, 4 in all and scored more than double that for the opposition, but he saved hundreds and although Stevie G would always get the plaudits it was Carra who was strength at the back which lead to our wins. I have too many memories of this legend but my absolute favourites would be his last ditch tackle in the champions league final to keep it at 3-3 an then suffering from cramp and literally screaming in pain. But also the fact that he was the first to congratulate Dudek for his penalty save on shevva despite his cramp and was the first to reach the winner of the cup after every shoot out LFC won. A hero and a legend and he shall never be replaced I was so gutted he hit the post on his final game but he is the greatest centre back to play for Liverpool nonetheless. We all dreamt of team of Carraghers and now we shall suffer with a team of no Carraghers. So thank you JC23, our working class hero our rock at the back and the truest Liverpudlian there ever was and ever will be. Enjoy retirement, Liverpool will never be the same without you. YNWA, concon

Carra was good but there was a better tougher man from Liverpool who showed opposition terms no mercy he was Tommy Smith.

Joe you put this on faceebook aha

I'm not too sure about this Carra love-in that seems to be going on although maybe it's because I grew up with Lawro and Hansen so I was a bit spoiled. Throughout his LFC career I thought he was a decent centre back but I certainly wouldn't ever call him one of the best, an LFC legend because of his service yes but when we compare him to the very best i. e. Lawro and Hansen then I'm afraid he just doesn't compare. When we remember him I just want people to remember him in a real sense rather than through rose tinted spectacles, Carra was as I always believed him to be a very good brick wall but as a footballer? very limited I'm afraid, there is a reason why no-one ever even inquired about him and it's not just because he was Mr Liverpool, to not even have one inquiry says a lot and it also gives us a good idea as to why he never won the league aswell. If he truly was our best defender over the past decade or so then in comparison with what our players were like in the eighties then we really have let our standards slip. If we really want to kick on and win the league then we need to up our standards big time, with all the respect in the world Carra was very limited, a good organiser and captian yes but he couldn't pass, lacked speed and panicked when pressured on the ball. We need to do better.
Frank J.

A harsh post Frank J. During his time we have had some excellent defenders; Hyypia, Babbel, Henchoz to name a few. Carra may not have had the class of Hansen, however he fulfilled his primary role better than all; that is he was a defender and kept the opposition out.
Truly a LFC great
G

At his peak Carra was the best Centre Back in the Premier league.
He was one of the heroes of Istanbul.
With his perceived limited ability, he still clocked up over 600 games for a team that was regularly in the top 4.

Ipso Facto He's a legend.

Frank J, that is the biggest load of toss I have ever heard of. Aside from anything else a) how do you know that he never had an enquiry after him if any enquiry resulted in a flat out no? and b) why would you enquire after players who would never want to leave their club and whose club would never want them to leave? If you have any management responsibilities, do you often tell your staff to go and completely waste their time doing things?

Carragher was brilliant. He lacked some speed and his first touch was hardly inspired but his tackling, positioning and bravery were top notch. And his biggest attribute was his attitude - bulldog spirit, never stopped driving us, never gave in. He was a defensive cornerstone of a team that won the CL, UEFA Cup, 2 FA cups and 3 League Cups and the lack of a league win added to that was down to an inability to score almost every time we failed. Nothing to do with rose tinted specs - he was a hero whose international career was ruined by refusing to become a new age 'spice boy' like Terry or Rio in order to be noticed

Hansen, Lawrenson Hughes, Thomson,

Still Tommy Smith none better!

Samsam9000 Cara actually didn't have any inquiries about him, how do we know this? The man himself said so in a radio interview in the past week. Just because you don't agree with what somebody says doesn't make it a load of "tosh". Think about what it takes to win the league and what kind of player you need and also take the blinkers off and you will maybe understand the line about Liverpool's standards slipping, Carra no matter how much you obviously "love" him wouldn't have been first choice for any of the league champions since we last won the title. Think about it precious.

19 May 2013 20:39:21
Just saw highlights of Sunderland and Spurs and must say Mignolet looked good shot stopping but he wasn't very dominant when crosses came in. Even so if Reina leaves which I hope he doesn't I think Mignolet could be a good replacement.

Who would be the eds choice?

Bulmer {Ed052's Note - Mignolet for me}

19 May 2013 20:23:55
I know it's unusual but maybe because he's a legend, the number is not that common and in light of his foundation we should retire Carragher's number 23. What do you guys think?

Actually I like the idea of retiring a player's number, as occurs in North American sports. They display them from the rafters, which is a suitable reminder of the team's history and to the current players.

It would be great to see the names of Dalglish, Keegan, Kennedy, St John, Liddell, Busby, Paisley, etc. , within the stadium. It would certainly send a shiver through my spine to look up and see such esteemed names adorning Anfield. Maybe one tyo consider. What do others think?

Nah, if we haven't retired numbers for players previously who have won more with the club, such as Alan Hansen or Phil Neal who were both multiple league winner (just for an example) then why should we start now?

JC has been one of the best servants for Liverpool since the Premiership era but I don't care for that retiring the number fad, not unless it were in light of a tragic accident. Then I at least understand the rationale behind it, but with Jamie Carragher it's not needed.

He did his job and never went missing or looking for an easy ride, using his exemplary attitude and never give up attitude as an example for young and old a like coming into the club is high praise enough. Footballing posterity will fondly remember Jamie Carragher, that's all any footballer can ever ask for, that's their immortality.

BCDI.

I don't think retiring jc's number would be so bad as its 23 but if jamie deserves it then why not the rest you mentioned and lots you didn't as the older players on the list all wore 1 to 11 and some the same number how do you retire jerseys decide who was the best number 7 retire it with his name on and snub another fantastic number 7 and eventually you would have players wearing numbers 108 or 148 because we retired all the low numbers

I don't think retiring the number is the best thing to do really. I think he's immortalised that number, and as such should be handed to the next player who shows as much talent as what Carra did. I think that'd be a good mark of respect for Carra and also be passing on to a different generation of footballer. Maybe that's sentimentality but I think it'd be pretty cool.

JFT 96

JP

I don't have a problem with players wearing high numbers because lower numbers have been retired. I would also like to see the stands named after the true greats such as Shanks, Paisley and Dalglish; maybe one to consider with the upgraded stadium. I am not usually in favour of the Americanisation of football but in this case, I do think that US sports can teach us a thing or two.

Who wore the No23 shirt before Carragher? Yes Robbie Fowler. Now let's get another legend to wear the 23 shirt!

Fowlers best years were as number 23.
It's the only number I've had on a shirt.

When Fowler went to 9 he was a different player.

19 May 2013 20:07:33
Any idea why shelvey wasn't on the bench today

19 May 2013 19:51:35
Hi Eds,

I have just seen pictures of the Arsenal manager are players jumping around and celebrating. What exactly did they win?

Marc {Ed001's Note - champions of North London, I think. It is about as close as they have got to a trophy in a few years, so go easy on them.}

A champion's league spot, you know, the thing most on here crave?

Ha ha nice 1 Nate.

Djay

No we crave trophies

20 May 2013 09:59:01
i would rather arsenal than spurs any day. if we qualifyed for cl it would feel good let's admit it. Tommy Irish Red

19 May 2013 19:24:17
I am from India and I asked one of the Leading Regional Channel to do a Story on Carra. Not many of the People know abt football here but they decided to do a Story of Carra on my req.

19 May 2013 19:19:08
Before we all ride off into the sunset of the close season I wonder whether we should do a stats comparison between Liverpool, WBA and Swansea.
Why those clubs in particular?
Well earlier in the season there were quite a few people on here comparing Brendan Rodgers' management of the club unfavourably with how (well) Clarke and Laudrup were doing.
Well we only finished one place ahead of WBA
but scored 18 more goals and gained 12 more
points. For Swansea - we are two places better off,
scored 24 more goals and garnered 15 more points. Do any of those posters want to take this
opportunity to comment?

Puzzled

Yes we are above them, but if you compare their resources then both teams have had a much better season than us (Swansea also will be in Europe next season), so I'm afraid your post does not hold
G

Good question. we've really turned a corner in 2013. i'm certain br is the man for the job.
3 months of boredom on its way.

G I suppose then we can NEVER do well enough?

Puzzled

19 May 2013 18:47:34
Hello fellow reds! Good finish to the season and a big fairwell to Carra! As this is the last day of the season, i'd like to see what everyone thinks what was our:

Game of season?
Worst game of the season?
Best goal of the seaon?
Best moment of the season?

For me it would be.
1. 3-2 over the spuds
2. 2-0 loss to Arsenal
3. Either Gerrards at Man city or Suarez' against Newcatsle
4. Suarez dive infront of Moyes

1. Second leg against Zenit
2. Loss against Oldham
3. Gerrard vs Man City
4. Return of Carragher to starting XI

Win over spurs.
Loss to Mancs away or home.
Gerrard vs City.
Coutinho signing.

Jonesred

Newcastle away
Villa at home
Suarez v Newcastle
Suarez dive in front of ping pong ball eyes

1. Zenit - second leg
2. WBA - away
3. Suarez vs Newcastle
4. Coutinho signing

2nd leg v Zenit.
Oldham.
Suarez v Newcastle.
The moment against Wigan where I realised Coutinho is one of the best players in the world! Inter should be slapped!

I'm with red spud on all 4

Geordies away
Stoke away
Suarez v Zenit
Suarez dive to Moyes

1. Second leg against Zenit
2. Loss against Oldham
3. suarez vs newcastle
4. jordon ibe debut or coutinho signing

Lil Red

Mancity vs liverpool
loss to oldham
jose enrique tiki taka vs swansea
coutinho nd sturidge arrival in jan

19 May 2013 18:19:51
Thank you carra what a service you have given the club YNWA

gee man

19 May 2013 18:11:51
Hey lfc fans.

An ok season for rodgers. really good 2nd half from the team. scoring a lot of goals and away.

But now. we are 11-12 points off champions league places.
Its still bad
The manager next season HAS to get things moving for this club.

Red lobster

19 May 2013 19:56:22
to be fair to brendan he did say at the start of the season that we would get stronger as the season progressed. Tommy Irish Red

19 May 2013 18:10:14
Completely agree with Macca, would be a big mistake letting pepe go. Think the defence will be unsettled with the changes at centre back without changes at gk. Understand he has had a few wobbles in recent seasons but still remains one of the best keepers in the league and his distribution and sweeping is one thing that is key to our style of play. If Reina moves on due to the call of old club Barcelona then we should thank him and wish him well, however if the move is being instigated from our side, i'd question the decision and be interested to know who they are planning to replace him with.
Eds, are there any keepers on the continent you believe we could bring in for the same sort of price (10m quoted)? Begovic, mignolet, mccarthy have been mentioned here, my pick in the perm would be vorm if it came to it but not too well up on the availability of quality in Europe
Cheers {Ed001's Note - there are thousands of keepers out there, many much cheaper. I take it you mean of similar or better quality though, rather than just available for £10m? In which case, I am sure there are, it is just up to the scouts to find the right one for our club.}

I think we should go for Rafael Cabral £5m is what Santos want for his.

Santos also want Coates we should ask them £1m + Cabral for Coates

or. Cabral + a youngster for Coates

Rafael cabral+neilton for coates {Ed002's Note - That won't happen.}

19 May 2013 18:06:52
Great game today, goodbye jamie carragher what a professional and legend of the modern era, but what a performance from ibe jinking past players, assisting and making last ditch tackles also great from coutinho as always and suso seemsto be settling I a bit more.

Just seen the video clip on beeb sport. Hats off to Harry Redknapp and his QPR players for giving JC the guard of honour. Nice touch that.
The Juicer

19 May 2013 17:54:28
wba v mufc, farcical

The scoreline not the events after

19 May 2013 17:34:06
Take a bow Jordan Ibe. top class and sign of things to come.
Downing. keep him great squad man.
Borini. not good enough
Looking forward to next season and the transfer window!
YNWA JFT96

Like you've seen enough of Borini to decide? Or are you just another snap-judegement merchant? {Ed001's Note - well he only needed 60min to decide on Ibe's quality.....}

Nice one ed. I personally think Borini is a fantastic player. If you watched in the begining of the season the poor kid was making great runs, he needed a countinho to pass it to him. Also he had to stop start stop start stop start all of his runs because suarez takes at least 5 cuts before he decides he can't beat the guy and should cross.

Nicely said ed

Yep. we'll come back to this when i'm right and your all wrong. seen enough football in my time to know when someone is blatantly not good enough. but we'll see. if i'm the one that's wrong ill hold my hands up. and I havnt judged on just today I've judged on what I've seen before and after he came to us. stop living in cloud cuckoo land when it comes to all our players. Rodgers has made mistakes as well as doing some good business. let's hope the summer sorts what we need out nice and quick with no messing around.
YNWA JFT96

So you've judged it on what, an hour of him playing coming back from iinjury and 2 hours of him trying to adapt to england?

19 May 2013 17:23:15
Damn Carragher, that's a shot stevie would be proud of! That deserved a goal.

Noshbag, did you get that name from 24 Hour Party People?

El Pi**edolero

19 May 2013 16:59:41
As a legend (Carra) retires, we hail a new legend - Coutinho!

19 May 2013 16:33:43
hi eds and reds, who is our fastest player?

Sturridge

I would say sturridge

I would say Sterling but it is from him, Sturridge, Enrique, Downing, Johnson or one of the other kids.
Scouse_Pride

Don't forget ibe

Lil Red

Danny s by a mile then I would imagine Enrique

Downing? R u joking?

Might have to include sterling and ibe in that list

Must be Joe Allen

Downing has a lot of pace over short distances and always has done.

Sterling moves pretty quick

19 May 2013 16:20:21
Eds fellow reds, if pepe goes we won't finish in top 4 next season it will be a massive step backwards.

19 May 2013 18:04:18
So if we improve all the positions that need improving, and bring in a decent keeper we have no chance of top 4? Get a grip! Pepe is one of the best keepers in the league over the years he's been playing for us, but he has been so inconsistent the last few years, it just seems like his heart isn't in it anymore. Better to let him go and bring in someone who will play their ass off week in week out

We don't have the money to buy another keeper of that calibre. we need four more players of quality to push on and that doesn't include a keeper. and if we've got £20/25 million to spend we don't need to waste half of it on a good keeper. imo

19 May 2013 15:33:24
Line up I have been informed of for today. Reina Johnson Enrique Carra Coates Shelvey Henderson Lucas Sturridge Coutinho Ibe is the starting eleven. Also Lloyd Jones Suso and Coady on the bench. Would like to see all three involved at some point. Also not sure about this last one but also thinking Teixeira may be on the bench

DPK14

19 May 2013 15:19:20
Congrats to Ibe for making his debut! This means he is the 7th academy player to make his debut this season. Not going to go as far as to say we will be fighting for the title next year but certainly in 4-5 years we should be up there should we maintain our progress.

19 May 2013 15:14:24
Break a leg for Jordan Ibe! Enjoy your debut.

El Pi**edolero

19 May 2013 15:04:35
What's the Jordan ibe fella like haven't seen much what age is he? {Ed023's Note - 17, a direct winger and very strong. I wish him well today}

Similar to sterling? Or better? Hard to keep track of the youths for myself {Ed001's Note - better, in my opinion, not really that similar in style. Ibe is more direct and less fancy.}

A lot of bright youngsters in the club let the good times roll

But still ibe is a very good dribbler and strong cutting in on the right or going around, crossing with his left.

19 May 2013 14:46:20
Does the English transfer window start after today's game {Ed023's Note - 1st June I think}

Any transfers in England as part of Association related teams can take place after today's games. The window proper then opens July 1

Think its july. seem to remember some contracts up to end of june. may be wrong. hope it is june like ed said. some early moves
5 gold stars

19 May 2013 14:35:18
Hey eds, I know this isn't Liverpool related, but just wondering, do you know who Valencia are interested in at the moment? Cheers. {Ed023's Note - Head over to http://www.european-soccer.co.uk/ Your question will be answered there}

19 May 2013 14:23:15
against fulham henderson played in midfield from the left cutting inside, that's eriksen position at ajax. it would make sence if we try to buy him. br wants the left back to defend and push forward. we can play lucas gerrard coutinho eriksen in 1 midfield. johnson and enrique will be defending wingers. we need a strong defender next to agger and he needs pace, essential in br system. I think with the our system we don't need a out and out striker suarez. sturridge/borini should me enough. maybe another right winger with goals in him would help. 1 or 2 center back eriksen and a winger and we could be right up there next season. malta

19 May 2013 14:09:00
Hi Eds,

I would like to know if we are pursuing Luc Castaignos whom we tried to sign in the last transfer window. Also any interest on Nathaniel Chalobah, Tom Ince and Erick Torres?

Also please share with us the goalkeepers, defenders and midfielders which we are trying to sign?

SRK {Ed052's Note - No to all those but Ince, who we may look to again, but I cannot see him wanting to come}

19 May 2013 12:38:25
I think we should try sign either Honda or son from hamburg both has some really quality while would help our global market United had park and now kagwa think about it

Think lfc have blown it with honda? And I believe that vdv is trying to convince son to join spurs should he leave? and not that I know if spurs are interested in the player anyhow

19 May 2013 12:02:25
Any of the eds that support Liverpool who would you want to replace reina? Gutted he is leaving! {Ed052's Note - Mignolet would be a good safe buy I think}

Mignolet would be my choice as well, young, fairly cheap and good experience in the BPL.

RedKopite

Cheers ed but do you think he's good enough with his feet? And just out of curiosity how much do you think he would cost? Cheers again :) {Ed052's Note - I dont think his passing etc is that bad. But people say Reina is good with his feet; I disagree. He tends to either hoof it poorly or pass to players who are under pressure. His throwing isnt great either, so a new GK wouldn't have much to live up to in terms of footballing ability IMO}

I would also get Jason Steele from boro his distribution is quality and will become a great keeper with experience.

Really don't have a problem with spanish players going home, ala
Arbeloa, Alonso, just not to our rivals in epl.

19 May 2013 11:38:50
Update on Eriksen, apparently he will sign a new contract at ajax unless lfc or bvb make a 15m bid for him in the next month. A source close to him said "one minute there is concrete interest from Liverpool and they're ready to make a bid, the next minute they're taking their time". What are the eds thoughts on this and do you eriksen is the right player for us if we can pull it off? thanks {Ed052's Note - I dont have any thoughts. He is probably avaliable, not too expensive, we're interested and he cannot get the Spanish move he wants. I still think it very unlikely}

I don't think he's interested in joining Liverpool? Think he would jump at the chance of joining spurs (boyhood team) or united but I think spurs have lost interest and united aren't interested either! So anyother move to the prem would be a quick stepping stone to spain!!

19 May 2013 11:30:56
If Pepe goes, I see either Alex McCarthy of Reading or Vorm of Swansea. BR knows them both, personally the lad from Reading would be my choice.

Evo YNWA

19 May 2013 13:03:05
21 year old goalie as first choice at a club that has the expectation level of Liverpool and the associated pressure that brings. Yeah, you'll have to excuse me for not being too confident about that.

For every Joe Hart who comes in at a young age and thrives, there are 5 goalies who are nearly destroyed by it. Paul Robinson & Scott Carson never lived up to their early promise, for example.

Even De Gea, a supposed goalkeeping prodigy, took over a season to firmly see off Lindegaard and he still hasn't convinced everybody.

19 May 2013 11:22:57
I see only one GK the perfect replacement for Reina and that is Samir Handanovic. In a really bad season for Inter he has been a god of the frame. I wonder if Inter are willing to part with him if a reasonable offer is made, given their absence of europe next year.

They won't ever let him go, madrid asked for fee, they said 30M and that is it.

19 May 2013 10:53:00
You have to respect Eriksen for his comments. That's no nonsense! He said last night that if LFC don't offer the 15m within a month he is signing a new contract. He says Liverpool haven't followed up their previous interest. I think with Reina moving on Liverpool have probably got distracted and have other priorities. We should definitely sign him though! Good young player! If you had him and Coutinho in the same team it would be crazy! {Ed002's Note - Eriksen's comments?}

Eriksen didn't say any of that, the article you're referring to says it was a 'source close to Eriksen', which in translation means 'a lazy journalist trying to drag a story out to fill pages', or at least that's my look on it.

JFT 96

JP

Yeah seen that now. Dortmund seem to be looking towards De Byrne though so if we want him we could probably get him. I don't think we want him because of Coutinho though.

19 May 2013 10:37:01
Liverpool's top 3 transfer targets are Christian Eriksen, Adil Rami and Tom Ince.

Sounds reasonable!

Apart from Sterling and Suso

We also have three other really top talents who probably have more chance of success in Jerome Sinclair, Jordan Ibe and Samed Yesil.

19 May 2013 10:27:22
Update on eriksen apparently he will sign a new contract at ajax unless bvb or lfc come in with €15m bid in the next month. A source close to him said "one minute there is concrete interest from Liverpool and they're about to make a bid, the next minute they're taking their time". What are the eds thoughts on this? {Ed002's Note - Nothing has changed.}

19 May 2013 15:34:00
LOL love those words "A source close to him"
What source would that be then?
I would imagine that if he was available at 15m, there will be a whole host of clubs trying to get a signature
Eds, is that a realistic price that he would fetch, or will it be more?
I think it will be nearer 20m

RD

19 May 2013 09:56:44
Alexander Dragovic and Ignacio Camacho to sign for Liverpool FC this summer.

19 May 2013 09:50:43
With Harry Redknapp's pre-match comments about us does anybody else feel he's trying to improve relations with the fans to improve chances of a job in future? Especially since we're a club that has changed managers a fair few times in recent years.

Or am I looking too far into it?

Personally I wouldn't like him here if somehow BR doesn't work out.

B101

Harry Redknapp will never manage LFC

RD

Harry has always liked lfc since he had trials with us the same week as kenny he also played for west ham youth team in the final against us when we won at anfield 5-1 but got beat at west ham 5-0 jamie also played for us and harry let him move from bournemouth, harry is a good egg.

19 May 2013 09:30:22
All the best to JC today.
I can't make the game unfortunately, so I hope Anfield gives him the rousing send-off that he deserves.
He got a great 'Team of Carraghers' song at Fulham last week.
B hell, I've just realised it could be a double farewell. Pepe Reina as well!
In fact, thinking about it, Liverpool's starting line-up next season could have a very new look.
Isn't it the way? Life, and the club, moves on.
Roll on August!

The Juicer

19 May 2013 09:09:39
Out of all the defensive players we've been linked with I'd preferably like to see Dejan Lovren come in out of them all. Number 1 choice was Alderweireld but can't see that one happening now, has anyone seen the lad from Sporting play aswell as Zambrano from Frankfurt?

I'm from croatia and Lovren sucks big time, so many mistakes in defence on regular basics, so I hope he doesn't come, I would sugest CM Halilović, PF Ante Rebić from Split, as I see him playing every day, he's good as Alen Bokšić was.

19 May 2013 08:57:12
Hi everyone.
i actually genuinely think we have a real shout at top 4 and mybe even more depnding on the how the summer goes. With chelsea, united, everton and city all in managerial changes I think we could sneak in! however, we need to buy 2 quality defenders that are leaders ad are vocal. I think spurs will lose bale s won't be looking anywhere near top4, nuless they buy some insane replacement (which is unlikely as players usually need a season to settle). I think united will struggle to retain the title. My predictions for next season are:

1) Chelsea
2)City
3)LFC
4)United
This is just what I think, you may disagree, post your thoughts

LONDONRED98

City, United, Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal, Tottenham, Neverton

I hope when the straight jacket is removed you will be ok

Would people not be better off waiting for next season to start before saying who is going to finish top 4 or what.

You forget 6 teams finished above us this season and you can be sure 5 of them are going to be spending a lot more money than us. is it not best to wait till at least Christmas to make predictions about who is going to come 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th I know it's good to keep optimistic but at least wait till the transfer window is closed

My top 1o next seasonman city chelsea man united liverpool arsenal aston vila spurs swansea everton newcastle garyboy4reds

19 May 2013 08:23:20
Alex McCarthy. Why not? He's young and talented, and will only get better
Pepe Reina was a good keeper but hasn't been at the races for the last 2 seasons, and as much as I like him, we need to replace him, and I hope we do

The issues are more with the defence. If we get the right players here, we will be in good shape come the start of the season
I think as lot of money will be generated by sales, plus whatever the clubs budget will be. I also think with that in mind, we could be looking to bring in 5 - 6 players in the summer

I seriously think we will be top 4 next season. Consistency is the key, and if we can turn all those draws into points, we won't be far away from being a Championship winning team. Results against the so called "Smaller clubs" will be key

My money is going on Liverpool to finish top 4 and my prediction for top 6 is this;

1. Manchester City
2. Chelsea
3. Liverpool
4. Manchester United
5. Arsenal
6. Tottenham

Champions league football for the 2014/15 Season - Just believe. Stick by the club and manager and it will all come good


RD

Utd will win the league with chelsea second

Would be great if Moyes finishes outside of top 4 and we don't

I don't think United will win the league, but they won't be far away
David Moyes has a massive task on his hands as it won't be easy replacing SAF, or keeping United in the top 1 or 2 places

Chelsea will be strong but I see City as being just a bit stronger. Who knows though, with all the comings and goings in the summer, it leads to a very interesting transfer window

If BR gets the players he wants, and early, I am very optimistic we can have a great squad ready for battle

Consistency is the word. If we have that, there's no telling where we could end up. Next season the Championship is up for grabs for 3 or 4 teams, and I believe Liverpool to be one of them!


RD

How has Moyes got a Massive task on his hands?

SAF has left him what he has decribed as the best United team ever and they will strenghten over the summer.

Moyes is no Mug and will be good for United and Remember fergie will be in th background should things need a helping hand!

ITs always best not to understimate your opponents!

19 May 2013 08:02:03
With Howard Webb off the Man U books surely we should make him an offer.

I reckon Davey boy will try and line up Marriner for "Moyesy time".

C'mon REDS make Carra's game a great victorious one! All the best Jamie and congratulations on 737 magnificent games for LFC.

Brutus

19 May 2013 02:49:50
If Reina was to be sold to Barca (with or without Tello involved in the deal). Would we consider going for Barca's other target, Marc-Andre Ter Stegen? I've been a fan of his for a good 2 years, always hoped we'd sign him. Any chance we would?

Also with the main rumours/targets being Eriksen, Illori and Tello (with the less consistent rumours revolving around Zouma, Papadopoulos and Digne). Would their be enough money to buy a decent striker such as Gameiro? This includes the money raised from sales such as Carroll and perhaps Skrtel. I just think there needs to be just one final Striker. If Suarez went on another mad-one then we'd be left with just two Strikers in Borini and Sturrdige and The top teams seem to have at least 3 quality Strikers and I would say we are just one quality striker off of that.

19 May 2013 02:20:28
If Pepe leaves I think the club should look no further than Pantilimon as his replacement. Failing that I would look at Nikolay Mihaylov, Julio Cesar, Martin Stekelenburg, Kasper Schmeicel and Alex McCarthy (only because he had the mother of all games against us). I would love to see Courtois arrive on a season loan but I can't see Chelsea sanctioning that and obviously there are a clutch of talented German keepers out there. If he goes, he goes - he has had a number of indifferent performances for us in the last couple of seasons although replacing him and Carra in the summer will be difficult to get right. If we could somehow get Tello as part of the deal then I think it would be incredible for Liverpool but sadly I can't see that materialising.
DT

19 May 2013 01:07:04
I just wanna say if pepe goes I wish him all the best and thanks for the memories but a very special mention has to go to ournumber 23 CARRA what a servant to OUR CLUB your just a typical liverpudlian hard working/down to earth and u are a model pro and all the young lads should take a leaf outta your book u weren't the most talented footballer ( no disrespect) but your will to win and desire never to give up that's what makes u a true LEGEND a sad sad day JC u will be missed by your LFC family but HAPPY retirement u deserve it. YNNNWA JON96

19 May 2013 00:22:01
Macca/Ed's, If Pepe goes, he should go with everyone's full blessing. Reina is a player motivated by winning & not money. He's done a terrific job for us. I would personally go for Ter Stegen

Gav the Red

Considering Barce had an Approach Rejected, i'd say the Price is pretty High, Why not go 4 a diff keeper? some1 who is Proven in the PL, Begovic maybe? Even 1 of the young (other) German Keepers Ron-Robert Zieler, Rene Adler, Leno, Trap. with less media Hype could be better Business!

Reina is top class no doubt. People maybe harsh and fickle in their judgements but he's done very well.

He's been great to watch and I always felt much happier about the first 11 when Reina was in the sticks. If he decides it's time to go back to Spain, which it seems quite likely as all good and great things do surly end, then we should all be happy for him and everything he's done for us and achieved with fond memories. Great personality and a top footballer. No wonder Barcelona want him.

''Replacing our age weather rock Carra is going to be hard, replacing Pepe is going to be difficult, but replacing Suarez is impossible. '' Good luck Rodgers, hope you have a surprise or two up your sleeve. YNWA Pepe, model professional and a good guy.

19 May 2013 00:11:38
Ok they want Reina? Give us Tello + 7m ca$h and we call it quits! or straight swap with Sanchez.

What a muppet eh?

18 May 2013 23:28:32
Fortuna Dusseldorf have been relegated, Fabian Geifer could be shrewd business according to ed002 he could be one for the future.