Liverpool Banter Archive July 01 2013

 

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01 Jul 2013 23:41:08
David Maddock of The Mirror sayin Mkhitaryan on course to join us.
He wants the move.
And because the negotiations are so deep and complicated now it can only really be Liverpool.
Spurs, Dortmund or whoever would have a lot of work to do to get a deal done now.
But I wouldn't rule anyone out personally.

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Nice one, so when playing roulette you normally bet on red, black AND green I take? Just to be sure to be sure!

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I don't play it Sean.
I just try to keep you informed what those in the press are sayin about our club, to be sure to be sure :p

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01 Jul 2013 23:27:28
Hi Eds,

Regarding Saurez and the his contract clause - Is it true that Lfc only have to let him talk to potential buyers if they bid 40M+?

i.e if Real Madrid bid only £25M, we don't have to inform his agent that they can talk.

I know Suarez can at that point submit a transfer request and LFc will have to decide if they accept or reject the request.

Also if another club make a bid of 40M and Real have a lower bid do you think he will try to force Lfc to accept Real's bid?

Thanks,

The Red Indian

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01 Jul 2013 23:20:34
Just a quick question for Ed002 regarding Chelsea's John Obi Mikel.

Despite the player being under contract with Chelsea until 2017, do you see his future at chelsea? Or is he likely to depart with the club?

He would be a good acquisition for Liverpool in my opinion. He is proven in the Premier League and would no doubt be decent competition for Lucas.

Red Rum {Ed002's Note - You want to try the Chelsea page.}

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He is terrible mate

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He said last season that he couldn't motivate himself to play in the Europa League, I don't personally think he's as good as what he's given credit for and think he's a bit of a passenger in a team full of quality mega money transfer players and I think Chelsea know it, so maybe he's off to Turkey, thankfully not us. I'd rather we took a chance on a real worker like Biteco who wants to succeed, pending passport issues obviously, but John Obi Mikkel should not play for us, I genuinely believe he's a weak link at Chelsea and I don't think he's worth decent money or a decent wage, I don't dislike him personally, I was very disappointed to read his comments about Europa but at least he was honest which gives insight into some modern footballers and I always thought he did the dirty on United for more money at Chelsea with the dodgy contract signing but honestly don't rate him as a great player. yeah he won the Champions League but so did Djimi Traore. :)

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01 Jul 2013 23:18:39
Hi eds I don't usually get rumours or transfers confirmed, however, I have it confirmed that Mkhitaryan will join LFC.

LFC have now finally lodged a bid and its been accepted. As long as there are no unexpected issues, the transfer will go through. Of course he couldn't give a date. Its impossible to say 'when' but its almost certain.

Good news and hopefully have this whole debacle wrapped up soon.
Thanks
Puzzled Red

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01 Jul 2013 23:15:15
Well the transfer window is here at last. just like to say good luck to the eds. Love this sight been addictive for a few years now.

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01 Jul 2013 22:20:04
01 Jul 2013 14:57:14
to the last poster.

Emotions doesn't runs Business. How much you pay for the season ticket mate?. How much?
Do you realise how much 2 people sitting in US after sepnding 150 million still loosing their money?

what is Liverpool FC for you?.
You are just incredible, If you stand tall and support Liverpool fc if they get relegated and then?
say to urself. I am the best Liverpool Fan ever?. I bleed.blah blah blah.

Utter Nonsense. A club is successful when it actually wins something. not waving falg up sky high.

Do you work the same way in your office?. I mean if u are fired. you go back and still support?

Harry Scousser

Hi Harry, firstly I want to tell you I come to this site just to know more about rumors or what's going on in the football world I have never got into a banter or an argument with anyone. I have seen people calling each other names, calling each other plastic fans or even being disrespectful to other fans who come in peace. I won't call you name or disrespect you. I will only answer your comment made to me or millions of LFC fans just like me
emotions don't run a business- LFC is not business to me its my life literally my life I live in Toronto there are not a lot of LFC fans here and I have a huge scarf and a couple of other LFC related things in my car you won't believe how many guys give me that dirty look just because i'm a LFC fan. all my collaege at work support the winning team and i'm the only guy "who supports the mid table team wit their fans living in the past"
I would give one of my kidney just to get seaon tickets I have been too anfield to watch a game and was crying on my way to stands didn't enjoy the match at all as it took a long time to sink into the fact that I was at Anfield. what does that makes me?
do you really think If I care those guys sitting in USA are making money or not I only care for LFC.champions of europe or playing in conference I will watch my team play I will be red and yes I will bleed red
I think people like you only supports a team beacuse they are winning i'm pretty sure you were a LFC fan in the 80-90s then you became a Man U fan, then Arsenal in the early 2000 then chelsea for few years and back to LFC in 2005 then you juggled between man utd, chelsea and even a city fan for a year. because that's what you mean by being a proper fan.
Harry you are so right i'm incredible I did just got demoted but still work with the same dedication and do the job but that's me Sir I would change and I would change my team and support the "Best team in the world" for me
If success was the only thing in this world there will be only Manchester United and barca or bayern fans, unfortunately for you there will be guys like me who wants success but won't change their character to be successful
RED 316

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Haha Harry mate love to see your reply to this. Should be interesting if you can back up your point, although normally you do seem to contradict your crap with more crap.

London red

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This Harry guy needs to quit trying to aggravate fans and move on. We're here for transfer news and rumours not to hear him moan and try to demote fans based on what he declares makes a good fan. Well Harry, We don't care what you consider a good fan because in the grand scheme of things you just don't matter.

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Best post i've read!
So, so true.

Best of luck, Harry.

Red7.

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Awwww guys leave Harry alone, he's obviously got special problems or maybe he's so successful that he's going to buy the club off the Americans and change the world or maybe even take over the universe .

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Give Harry a break FFS

Let he on here who does not talk crqap cast the first stone

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Maybe everyone should get off the abuse harry train for a bit.the remark he made was silly.im sure he realises and I seen a post yesterday of him apolagising for what he said.and harryscouser is a great contributor to these pages he doesn't deserve to get abused by that many people it ain't right lads.so expect his apology.wether his posts are positive or negative he still contributes.redness

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01 Jul 2013 22:02:30
That Peter Guy report on Mkhitaryan being agreed has now come down off the site.
What is going on?
This is getting comical now

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01 Jul 2013 22:52:20
Shaktar owner saying HM is taking a big step down by joining Liverpool. He says "shaktar are a much bigger team, Liverpool aren't even in the Europa league" Sounds to me a deal has been reached hence all the articles about it, and he's gutted by it. A bit of an insult to our club but at least it seems like he's a pool boy now! YNWA

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Well Miktallent clearly thinks it's a step up hence the move!

The Shaktar owners just sucking on sour grapes.

Jonny Spandex.

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If you actually read what he said, you'd see he never mentioned Liverpool directly. He may have been hinting at us but he only said mhikitartan should only join bayern, Madrid, barca, etc. he was giving credit to his club, shaktar, and saying they are a big club. If he is aware that Mickey is coming to us, then he may have been having a go. but he never actually said the word Liverpool.

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Shakhtar would be mid-table in EPL, we would finish higher.

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He did say Liverpool, actually!

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02 Jul 2013 09:40:41
Shakhtar are a decent team, there's no point in lying about it, but they are playing in a league which isn't at a high enough standard. If they played in the Prem I'm not sure they would get into the Champions League. And I would also fancy us to give them a good game. But as I said, a decent team.

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01 Jul 2013 22:43:25
Watching lfctv, Gary Gillespie just likened Fernando Torres To mark Walters?

No wonder Fernando left! :D

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01 Jul 2013 22:32:12
Hey eds just saw tat Norwich have signed Van Wolfswinkel, were we close to signing him in seasons past? {Ed030's Note - We where supposeivly interested before his move to Porting while he was at Utrecht but tbh I don't think he is top 5 standard mate,I am glad we never signed him. }

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01 Jul 2013 18:26:35
ED I haven't really seen much of HM, what player would you say he is most like? Cheers.
ROI. {Ed030's Note - Here is a profile I done on him http://www.player-profiles.co.uk/henrikh-mkhitaryan.php if you wan't a read mate. }

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Ray Houghton, was watching lfc top 100 players, he is very much like him get him signed.

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01 Jul 2013 12:44:22
Hey eds, what is the situation with Suso? Do you think he has a future at the club? I hope he does. {Ed030's Note - So do I and I expect him to challenge for his place next season. }

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01 Jul 2013 21:33:28
Evening Eds,

Any reason as to why Kolo has not been confirmed yet? I thought it would of been first thing this morning?

Cheers {Ed002's Note - ICAQAT.}

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01 Jul 2013 21:11:31
what a bloke craig johnston
5 gold stars

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01 Jul 2013 21:05:34
You know you've been on Liverpool-rumours too much when your wife asks you a question and you tell her to "Try the search function!"

Ouch!

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Love it!

Sam Adzii JFT96 YNWA

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Post of the transfer window so far!

100% Red

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Lmfao that made my night!

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Classic {Ed001's Note - just be glad you never told her to RFTP!}

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The single men are still scratching their heads!

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Hahah!

Ed001, R or RTFP? ;)

Because what you said sounds like fun ;)

The real AG

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Had a similar experience. Got home to a pile if unopened mail. Asked my wife "how much is the gas bill" and she told me to read the f-ing post.

Miserable person.

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01 Jul 2013 19:48:24
ok been working tirelessly to get to the bottom of the Mhikitaryan transfer, here we go. henrik is part owned by Armenian 'businessmen' if you catch my drift, and although Shaktar have agreed a fee they see fair with Liverpool (around 21.5million) the other owners are pushing for a bigger pay out, hence his agent bandying him around to any other interested parties, in the hopes of a bidding war, to my knowledge there is muted interest from two other English sides and one in Italy. His preferred move is actually to Anfield, however everything fringes on the actions of his owners in the next 2 days. Liverpool have been patient but will also play hard ball and walk away from the deal rather than ''play games'' with the Armenians. I still expect the deal to go through with Henrik himself trying to force the move, but it is far from a done deal. !

dtred

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Hope your right chap, he is a quality player!

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Those Damn Armenians!

Davey Sulls

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01 Jul 2013 19:48:14
Do you think Assaidi may be used in p/e for a player from PSV, AJAX, TWENTE, FEYENOORD?
We have interest in: De vrij, Erikson, maybe strootman?
Cheers
Puzzled Red

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Eds do u really not think we will get our man? {Ed002's Note - I have no idea what you mean.}

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Would love De Vrij, but can't see it happening due the fee being asked for.

Jonesred

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01 Jul 2013 19:47:08
Liverpool echo are reporting that the mkhitaryan deal has been agreed and usually they are very reliable. I know this is frequently asked but what are the serious possibilities of him coming to Liverpool? Thanks Eds {Ed002's Note - Let's hope they are not simply listing the Thursday rumours from Russia.}

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01 Jul 2013 23:17:31
Liverpool echo saying Mkhitaryan due for medical. They are simply quoting the Russian 'Sports Express' Story that broke over the weekend though.

It could of course be true but only time will tell.

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01 Jul 2013 19:43:08
Hi fellow reds,

i strongly believe that come 1st September, LUIS SUAREZ will be a Liverpool player. Since he hasn't said anything in the media I think suggests that he is willing to accept his mistake of 'wanting RM'. Also, I don't think RM have showed enough interest in him therefore he has decided to give LFC another year. This may be the reason why the Mickey deal has fallen through as we don't want to spend too much when we know we will be keeping suarez.

However, this is all my opinion and you fellow reds can debate on it.

But I think a stronger side is one with LUIS SUAREZ in it. He is back in Melwood this week and hopefully everything will be put behind and he will have peace talks with BR and the rest of the guys.

YNWA

Young Baller

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How do you know the Mkhitaryan deal has fallen through?

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Suarez won't be back at Melwood till end of July! Most of the players in the Confeds will return late having been given extra few weeks for a holiday!

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Not sure we could do what we are planning to do in the transfer market, like HM and possibly Papa without the £40m we'll be getting from selling Suarez!

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Doesn't he get an extended break because of the confederations cup

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Hasn't said anything in the media?

Wow that was a really vivid dream I had then.

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01 Jul 2013 19:40:03
I would also take this opportunity to thank everyone and from bottom of my heart I appologize for my actions and post If it has hurt someone here.

good luck guys.

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It takes a big man to apologise more than can be said about some on here

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Fair play man . iwe are all supporters here on the google machine .
5 gold stars

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01 Jul 2013 23:10:42
Haven't offended me but much appreciated for tue post
Jay

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01 Jul 2013 19:31:28
Liverpool to complete 37m double swoop for Victor Wanyama and Micky. Micky will a superstar, followed by another centre back, still think we could get papa. We'll sell Downing, Jonjo, Spearing and maybe Skrtel, as need to balance the books. The league is ours, with no major injuries, come on you red men!

Dutchy

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Pass the dutchy on d left hand side if that happens, versatility that would be
5 gold stars

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Wo oh oh

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01 Jul 2013 19:30:20
If you haven't already heard:

Luis Alberto~ No. 6
Iago Aspas ~ No. 9
Mignolet ~ No. 22

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01 Jul 2013 19:08:11
If Liverpool want to finish top 4 then they need a LB and DM.
Enrique and Lucas aren't good enough to finish top 4.
I think we need a LB like Baines.
And a DM like Toure.
My Choice would be:Alex Sandro and Victor Wanyama two young players with great potential.
Brendan Rodgers improved our attack, now he needs to improve our defens then we can finally challenge for the top 4.

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I disagree completely, I think Lucas and Enrique are 2 of are best players.

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How is alex sandro better than enrique?

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Wanyama is good talent, but better player than lucas?
i don't think so.

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Ehhh computer says no.lucas is the bomb great player.so is Enrique good enough. more depth in both those positions definitely needed but there not good enough.you better check yourself before you wreck yourself. you jive turkey.redness

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I don't get why people bash Enrique. Its the guy on the other side that's the problem.

Lucas, pre injury is easily good enough. Hopefully he'll be back next year. It takes a while to recover from an injury like his.

Davey Sulls

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Cheers for that enlightening post Mr No Name. Lucas and Enrique are two of the best players in the team, in fact I would only say Agger, Gerrard, Suarez, Coutinho were more important than them. They are both top class players and neither would've looked out of place in yesterdays Confederations Cup final.

RedKopite

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Agree with your doubts on Enrique but won't go deep into that as I've mentioned my views on that too often, Lucas however I believe is a great player, struggled a bit since injury though and competition could help regain his pre-injury form. So in affect I agree.
Kopendlad

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Backup/Competition for Lucas yes please (and I like Wanyama) but Lucas hopefully will return to his pre-injury form after a summers rest.

Enrique is a beast. Johnson is fine backup, imo, as we have so many right backs!

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I would use Coady and flannigan as back up competition

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Hi Ray, Coady fair enough but our only specialised DM in case Lucas got injured? I'd prefer one more who could cover it easily and also play Gerrard's position when he needs a rest. (Wanyama for 11m would be my preference)

Now is the time to cash in on Flannagan, not good enough imo - really doesn't suit our style either. He's not classy enough on the ball and he's too slow.

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01 Jul 2013 19:01:17
Just wondering what everbodys thoughts are on the signings made so far, and realistic players which you would like to see at Anfield. Personally think BRs signings have been in the right direction helping add depth to the squad, but hoping for 1 or 2 signings who can really strengthen the starting line up. Obviously its early days still in the market but, how does everybody else feel?

Jensen

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Happy so far mate, but think Mickey and another CB of similar experience and style to Agger (but right footed) will finish the acquisitions perfectly. Then ge rid os the players who don't want to be here and everything is peachy!

Liverpres

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01 Jul 2013 18:46:14
Tell me if i'm wrong but wasn't Kolo Toure supposed to be unveiled as a LFC player today?

Badger. {Ed002's Note - I would doubt it - he won't be due at the club for another week.}

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Liverpool Echo says today he will sign contract (2 July) {Ed002's Note - Ok. A good example why we cannot sensibly answer questions about timing.}

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01 Jul 2013 18:44:49
Ed will Kurt Zouma be leaving this summer? {Ed002's Note - I expect there is a really good chance he will.}

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01 Jul 2013 18:26:33
Hello Eds

I have been searching the net and found a site (wont mention the name) and they reckon they have been given info that Real will be making a move for Suarez this week. Have any of the eds heard anything?

This is going to be a long and drawn out saga if that is the case. Hopefully LFC stand their ground. If they want Luis then they must pay the price we value him at!

Logan {Ed002's Note - I expected them to make a bid last week. As I have explained.}

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I bet they come out with a tight ass chump bid of around £28 Mil first.

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01 Jul 2013 18:35:54
Can I just say to all those 'supporters' who keep moaning that we're buying cheap players under £10M who you seem to think are a gamble and are being but for the future, I'm assuming you are referring to Luis Alberto as Aspas, Toure and Mignolet are hardly unproven. Do any of you remember how little known Michael Owen was when he was given his chance or how old he was? Rooney, Gerrard, Giggs, Scholes, Pele? Who says he is a gamble or one for the future? The lad is meant to be class and could surprise you all if he gets games. If it turns out we have bought him more for the following season then that's just good business sense or would you rather moan in a years time that we can't afford him if he is as good as we hope.

Some of you really are becoming plastic fans and I'm being really generous when I use the word supporters or fans. Are you really LFC fans or are you just persons who are after bragging rights in the pub that your team is better than your mates team?

Rant over,

Bryan

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Here here were not a toy for some billionaire we have to claw our way back up and function as a profitable club piece by piece how it should be done well said bryan. redness

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01 Jul 2013 18:30:16
If real Madrid don't go for Luis suarez do you think he will stay or would he be open to a move anywhere say Munich would he leave Liverpool for them as Germany may not suit his life ed001 this is for you {Ed001's Note - he will go there, they pay more.}

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01 Jul 2013 18:20:11
At this moment and time who is more likely to leave agger or skrtel? {Ed030's Note - Skrtel. }

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Thanks ed and thank god for that

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Ed030,
At this moment in time who is more likely to replace skrtel? {Ed030's Note - If you asked me a couple of weeks ago I would have said Papa looks nailed on,Just shows you have fast things can change in football,I honestly have no idea mate. }

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01 Jul 2013 18:14:26
Can I just say to all those 'supporters' who keep moaning that we're buying cheap players under £10M who you seem to think are a gamble and are being but for the future, I'm assuming you are referring to Luis Alberto as Aspas, Toure and Mignolet are hardly unproven. Do any of you remember how little known Michael Owen was when he was given his chance or how old he was? Rooney, Gerrard, Giggs, Scholes, Pele? Who says he is a gamble or one for the future? The lad is meant to be class and could surprise you all if he gets games. If it turns out we have bought him more for the following season then that's just good business sense or would you rather moan in a years time that we can't afford him if he is as good as we hope.

Some of you really are becoming plastic fans and I'm being really generous when I use the word supporters or fans. Are you really LFC fans or are you just persons who are after bragging rights in the pub that your team is better than your mates team?

Rant over,

Bryan

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I was talking about if and when Suarez goes and a new centre back or two mate.
Our targets seem to be Mkhitaryan, Papa and / or Alderweilwhoosis / Ilori. But the fees are expensive, though I don't know what else was to be expected.
There's no other known targets as yet for these positions so its **** or bust maybe.
The Juicer

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Belter Bryan lad; is rite!

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I think people just really care about the club. I hate people who criticise fans because they complain about transfers. Surely the fact they complain is because they have the best interests at heart. Most fans don't expect Messi etc but we want to be in a position to challenge for honours and to be realistic the signings we've made aren't going to do that. Of course that's not official I'm guessing. But the likelihood is if clubs around us are spending more for top talent it's a realistic likelihood they'll finish higher. Oh and referring to players coming through the system or rare talents like Rooney is hardly the same thing. We all have the best interest of the club.

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To the guy who posted above about people caring for the club hence complaining about transfers, you should of left your name mate as your post is spot on.

Just to be clear, I am actually happy with our signings so far and think they will do well but we do need to get some more "top" talent (such as Micktarrent as you know he's got the X factor) in addition to the people we have brought in. If that means spending big in transfers then so be it if that's what it takes to spank our rivals.

Jonny spandex

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I'd like to think that the criticism of new players before they even pull on a red shirt is because some fans are passionate about the club and that demanding we pay inflated and huge sums of money for other players is because they have the best interest of the club at heart but that just doesn't wash with me. I do agree that the majority of fans are just passionate but LFC is a business first and foremost and therefore you need to take care of the finances. Just because we aren't spending £50-80M on players doesn't mean we'll finish badly in the league or that the manager and owners aren't ambitious for LFC. If people want the club to spend more funds than are readily available and put the clubs future at risk they surely aren't looking at the best interest of the club but themselves

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01 Jul 2013 18:05:37
Is Kolo the first Ivory coast player to sign for us and is Mignolet the first Belgium to sign for us {Ed030's Note - I think so mate but I am not 100% sure. }

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I am sure there was a Belgian signed during the 80s. I forget his name.

But yes, Kolo Toure is the first Ivory coast person to play for LFC.

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You are correct on both ALI!

The A man.

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Yes to both of them.

Badger.

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01 Jul 2013 18:05:30
With Shelvey and Spearing looking to be on the way out, do any of the ed's know of any midfielder's coming in, or is Mkhitaryan the only midfielder were looking at (if we are actually looking)? Thank's for all the hard work fellas!

Levon -69 {Ed030's Note - There are unconfirmed rumours of the Brazilian CM who plays for Verona and I think a DM would be a good shout as we will lack strength in depth should Lucas get injured imo. }

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What's the Brazilian C M like ed power house and or??? {Ed030's Note - TBh mate I haven't seen much of him,But when the new site goes up I will do a scout report on him mate. }

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Ed030,
Are there any targets for the defensive midfielder that you know of?
Are there any players you would want Liverpool to sign? {Ed030's Note - Not that I know off,Sorry,I personally like Diame and I think Gonalons would be a good option along with Kondogbia. }

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Is that jorginho ed?

MIKEY {Ed030's Note - Yeah mate,That's his name,I hate Rodgers first Mkhitaryan now this,He does like his hard to spell remember names doesn't he. }

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01 Jul 2013 17:52:32
i know this has been done to death but I believe Liverpool are looking into torres and alonso {Ed019's Note - No}

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So why ask?

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Technically a statement not a question, so he/she wasn't asking.

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01 Jul 2013 17:49:04
Sturridge has stated Liverpool should be challenging for honours with the philosophy BR is trying to implement. That's fine, but we need better players than being signed ATM because none of them will improve the team

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01 Jul 2013 18:05:56
You must be a manager/scout/coach? Impossible by the way.

Because BR and his staff think the signings will.

Maybe your crystal ball showed you how our new signings did? No? Then give the lads a chance FFS.

Also have some patience, you would have though the window already is closed!

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On fifa.

BKP

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The system sometimes suits players better than a player having the ultimate ability. look at nasri 4 instance . gr8 at wengers sytstem . rubbish at city. I don't think ronaldo r bale would suit barcas style. they wudnt be roy of the rovers style players as its the system as a whole which has dominated for barca over the years and spain . the proof will ultimately be in the pudding . so wait till the pudding is chucked in d bin b4 jumping on the wagon
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Do us all a favour and keep your unfounded opinions to yourself. You base your post on what exactly? The fact you haven't heard a lot about them? Rediculous, everyone has to be given their opportunity. Try giving people a chance before you judge.

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How will the players we have brought in not help us, I doubt you have seen them play, they all fit the style of play we are looking for and will provide extra strength in depth for our team .
Since Coutinhio and sturridge arrived we have looked strong, and these additions will only add to that strength.

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I concur, great post.

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01 Jul 2013 18:52:31
And you know they won't because your a manger, player analysis, coach?
If you've got nothing positive to post don't both at all.

ACHILLES.

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They do improve the team unless u think hendo downing and half a season wonder rei a are better ahem

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What we need is better fans, who back the manager and what the club are trying to do. What we don't need is, so called fans like you who love slagging the club and manager off.Don't like what the manager is doing? Go support someone else!


RD

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Let's see how Alberto settles he could be another gem. Aspas should surely be a good bit better than Downing. Reina's expected to leave so we have a vg replacement, if he stays GK should improve from competition (I'd personally still start Reina). Toure's a good signing also.

All in all I would say we are a lot stronger squad wise and a bit stronger first 11 (being GK & RW clear improvements).

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01 Jul 2013 17:48:01
Looks like Madrid don't want Suarez

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Isco and now Stevan jovetic makes you wonder if they do

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"25+ mill for a player who had 1 good season on a mediocre league"
I thought you were talking about Suarez

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01 Jul 2013 17:30:45
Wondering what Liverpool fans would prefer, Suarez to stay or us to sign HM?

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Suarez to stay

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None, Luis made his feelings clear and 25+ mill for a player who had 1 good season on a mediocre league makes me worry

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"1 good season on a mediocre league" is a rather disrespectful analysis of Mkhitaryan's career to date

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I'd rather Suarez stay. If he could get rid of his antics and make a public apology for trying to push through a move to Madrid, then hopefully he would continue his brilliance on the field. But it's not really likely. Cheers.
ROI.

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Both to be lfc players in the new season be grate

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How's it disrespectful? Being truthful, remember last time we spent 30+ on someone with a good season? We made a 20 mil loss! Do you see top players wanting to play in the Ukrainian league? Not being disrespectful being logical

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Both are excellent players, world class on the pitch. Unfortunatley neither has any class off it. let's buy players who want to wear our shirt with pride not pimp themselves out to get big wages or moves to other teams

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Can't we have both. :)
I say get MK and make Suarez stay and add Papadopoulos to defence and there is literally no better 1st 11 in the prem.

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Guess you did not see him play Ericsson of the pitch the other week then?

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4th poster, the third post was referring to Suarez. :-)

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Mickeys not trying to move to the Ukrainian league mate, he's trying to leave it.
So your comment that no top player wants to move to the Ukrainian league is irrelevant.
Many top players have left the Ukrainian league over the years though and have done very well.
The best players can come from any corner of the earth, from any club.
You could always look at a list of the greatest 100 players ever or something and find out where they all started their careers, I bet from all over the world.
Where would you suggest we buy our players from?
If a player is Armenian and is playing for shaktar Donetsk why does that make him worse than a player from rio in brazil for example?
We look for other qualities in a
footballer than just the colour of thier passport.

MIKEY

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Really? Should this even be a debate? Who wouldn't want to have them both?
If Mkhitaryan is as good as he's reported to be then we would be in for some exciting times, I imagine

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Mikey packet it in son, the point was he hasn't proven himself and at 25+ mil is a hell of a gamble, the English league is much different and some players for some reason just can't play there, nothing to do with nationality! And as someone mentioned the attitude off the pitch and on the pitch at times with Suarez shouldn't be even be in question, can't carry on protecting his actions. And what if MK wants to move from us next summer, because his heads been turned again? Will we sell him for profit? First poster asked a question I answered with MY opinion. Is that ok?

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Also forgot to add obviously he doesn't wanna move to Ukrainian league as he's there all ready, my point is it is not the strongest of leagues

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Sign MH, only receive derisory offers for Suarez and the americans decide to reprimand him and keep him another year. then we do really really well wahey let's dream!

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01 Jul 2013 17:16:06
ED

Henrikh Mkhitaryan to Spurs any Truth?

I though Liverpool had agreed a deal and the payer was due for medical. {Ed002's Note - I have explained the situation.}

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01 Jul 2013 17:00:11
if ince went to cardiff it was reported we will get about 2.8 mill as part of his deal with us when he left with this in mind surely a bid of 5.5 million will get him for us once you take away the percentage we are due.
my question is how much did we want to pay for him?

mystic red

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Liverpool didn't want to go over 6 million.

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01 Jul 2013 16:47:51
EDS after the last signing one of you did predict a bit of a quiet spell before any other signings. Any chance of a pridiction of when you maybe expect a bit more activity from us making any offers or signings? Has it gone quiet becuase things are stalling on previousley mentioned targets. Any kind of updates or anything new that you guys know of? Thanks guys {Ed002's Note - ICAQAT.}

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I can't answer questions about timing

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01 Jul 2013 16:41:31
Hi Ed who do you think will go skrtel or coates and who will we replace them with

Cheers, OJ {Ed002's Note - Try the search function please.}

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01 Jul 2013 16:28:52
Just read a website that apparently we have agreed a 30 million euros fee for micky apparently it will go through within next 72 hours, also there are rumours that we could meet the fee agreed for ince but personaly with all the attacking players we have I could only see that happen if downing jonjo and assaidi leave. A big thank you to the papers for getting my hopes up about sakho from psg. Apparently we have denied he's on our wanted list. i'm still unsure about micky for the price being asked but i'm happy to give him a chance, last note eds now the confederation cup has ended and suarez's future in doubt surely the bids will come in if he hands a transfer request in, do you think rodgers will replace suarez or excpect sturridge to fill his shoes I hope we sign a replacement as sturridge is good but not the striker to push us up the table and with aspas being our number 9 do you think he will be a striker or a replacement for the hopefuly departing downing?

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01 Jul 2013 16:17:40
Barnsley have released our former starlet Toni Silva. I remember certain people were infuriated when he left us for Barnsley, saying he's one of the best we had. Well, seems he's not good enough for Barnsley!

Cheers

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He reminded me of Ryan babel alot, had potential but won't live up to the hype!

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01 Jul 2013 16:16:28
Ed's

Is the purchase of Mkhitaryan contingent on the sale of Suarez? {Ed002's Note - I certainly don't see both being at Liverpool next season.}

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If we manage to buy HM and hold on to Suarez, even if we have to sacrifice Downing, Assaidi & Shelvey we would have a great chance of top 4, as our goal scoring threat from our first 11 and also bench would be better than both Spurs and Arsenal, even if they bought Villa / Higuian respectively.

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01 Jul 2013 16:13:08
psg r linked to alonso today its up on the Liverpool website.Tommy Irish Red

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01 Jul 2013 15:57:08
".so whose the real supporter?. a beer in hand. a scarf, a shirt, 90 mts infront of TV and then. and then?
Nonsesne.

Harry Scousser "

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What a stupid, nonsensical pile of rubbish. I have a strong urge to call this person some vile names. There are many people, all over the World, who cannot come to see their team play because of Financial, geographic, time reasons etc.

You are everything that is wrong with the modern day community. "I am a REAL supporter because I go to Anfield".

I cannot afford to go watch a game at Anfield, because I work 5 days a week for 10 hours and earn very little after that; just enough for living expenses you clown.

The real AG

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I posted the exact same sentiment a few days ago mate. I think it's great that people spend the cash they have worked hard for on our club, however this truly pathetic statement that getting to games makes you some sort of superfan, and thus should be held in higher regard than the rest of us, is both childish and laughable in equal amounts. I can't get to games most of the time, because as you said, I can't afford it. I'd love to, but I can't. Financial stability doesn't equate to you being a bigger fan, and to any of you that read this that HAVE used the line 'I'm a season ticket holder', you need to take a look in the mirror.

This site really makes me loathe some of our fans. Jumped up loudmouths orbiting their own ego.

JFT 96

JP

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Completely agree with you AG. I live in India and forget every week, going to Anfield ONCE is out of my reach! But that doesn't mean I'm any less supporter than any of you. I've supported the club in the tough Hicks and Gillette rule, the Hodgson era without any complaints and not thinking even once that I should support anybody else. I'm proud to be a LFC supporter and I'll be proud of it in the hardest situations; until my death.
Harry's comment makes no sense as he's delusional to the problems others can face.

Cheers

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You don't have to go to lots of Liverpool games to be a supporter. I have followed them for 42 of my 46 years on this earth. Through good times and bad. This does not make me any less a supporter than you.

Do you honestly think that Liverpool don't make money from merchandise sold in places other than Liverpool.

I spend more money and time seeing and travelling to watch a game than you do .

You fool.
bananasplit

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Got to say don't always agree with the Real AG but do so on this! I live in Liverpool, Kirkby specifically (yes were the academy is) and have been on the season ticket waiting list for over 10 years now, spiralling costs of going to games, location, peoples own personal lives (family etc) don't always allow fans (an I call us all fans whether we go the game or not) the opportunity to go to games.
Attitudes like this that tar all us respecting Liverpool fans and feel that strongly around this that I wanted to post to say that you certainly don't represent my or Liverpool fans in generals opinion Harry, I know many Liverpool fans worldwide, does that make them any less of a fan because a) their not from Liverpool
b) can't attend Anfield on match days?
c) don't work (for whatever reasons)?
If that's your opinion you are entitled to it but don't be surprised if people respond negatively to you on occasion, like this occasion.
Give ya head a wobble mate ha
Scouserjohnny

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Have to agree. i'm getting bored of Harrys garbage on here, no offence!

Sam Adzii JFT96 YNWA

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Anyone can go to a game and think it counts them a" better fan" . it comes from conduct and behavoir . the word is "support(er)". its expensive thing these days . ignore this harry chap. u don't have to leave your opinion on his posts, sound out the ones u want to reply to. u can tell by the calibre of previous posts etc, so be drawn to the ones u know to which appeal to u . ignorence is bliss is some ways
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Save your breath The Real AG. This Harry Scouser is a complete tool who has remained back in the stone age. Football is now a sport watched by millions of people. The 'tv revenue' premier league teams including Liverpool get wouldn't be in the millions you see it were it not for fans that around England and the world in that case who cannot manage to get to Anfield.
In my personal case, I used to live in Birmingham and had been to Anfield once to watch us destroy the Mancs with Kuyts hat trick but have now moved to Africa for business reasons. However, I follow Liverpool even more avidly as my love for the club grows by the day. I watch each and every game, and even stream online for an atrocious price when espn or abu dhabi sports aren't showing. I read this website religiously, couple of times in the day and in length every night! I read any stories I can find on the Liverpool Echo, our homepage and any site I can manage to find a story about what's going on.
I can say with conviction, that you Harry, are nonsensical in every aspect when you open your mouth or type on a keyboard. You should be kept in a zoo or locked in a cage in some university so they can look into why you have nothing up there.
RedSox69

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The thing that gets me is that Harry is probably on dole, using the taxpayers money to go to these games

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Ok Harry so here it is, I find myself extremely annoyed at this post. I'm Irish, I started supporting Liverpool in 1976. When I finished school in '86 I moved to London. My Uncle was an Arsenal steward, so on a limited budget I went to a lot of Arsenal games because I got free tickets and love football. I went to see Liverpool as often as I could afford, more so when they played in London obviously. I'm now back in Ireland again for a number of years married with children, mortgage, car etc. For the last 10yrs I would be lucky to get to Anfield once a season. My home is covered in memorabilia etc and I even named both my sons after Stevie and Jamie respectively much to the annoyance of my wife. I would go as far as to say that my love for the club is 2nd only to that of my family. You really do not have a clue what you are talking about. You would do well to get off your soap box and live in the real world. Liverpool is a world renowned club with a fanbase of millions. The day that Anfield holds a capacity as large as the fan base is the day we all can get a season ticket, get a grip on reality man. Rant over aaarrgh, Simonpw

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I don't know why people bite to sad people like this Harry guy, if you can't get to or afford to go games then you don't have to explain yourselves to anybody! Doesn't make you any less of a supporter! Liverpool is one of the hardest teams to get tickets for anyway!

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I don't think I've ever bothered to reply to Harry before but this time I feel I have to.
Unfortunately if I write what I'd like to write I may receive a ban from the Eds so I'll keep it clean, Harry you're a prat

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Does this mean that we only have 45, 522 'REAL' fans?

Grant

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We are all fans?
Surely it doesn't matter if you are lucky enough to have a season ticket or belong to a supporters group that go to most/ every game.
I am lucky enough to of travelled a fair part of this world and nothing makes me happier than being in the midst of Africa, Caribbean, Asia and seeing someone wearing a Liverpool shirt.
Even better when you are watching (OUR) beloved Liverpool on T.V, in a distant location and the locals turn up in Liverpool shirts and are as exicted as you are.
Some times the games are late at night but the parents and their children turn up! Surely these people some of which struggle to feed their families, supporting the same team as me and all of US is incredible?
Their passion is just the same!
I'm sure if they could afford to get to Anfield they would love too.

Enough said.

Phooey

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Does this mean Liverpool's fan base fluctuates between 15-40k every week?

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01 Jul 2013 18:20:25
Pls post this Ed.

Chill Guys. relaax.
People have misinterpreted My quote.
Pls read my entire comment.
Pls. Its a request.
and slating me. arguing with me. or calming being the biggest supporter. will not improve our league position.
probably next year your age would go one above and we will still remain in the same position.
I never get this. Every post of mine reflects only on thing, we need to be a the top of the world and should be the No1 club across. and some of our signings have been awful.
I can't take this excuse. he would come good?. when?.
If this should not be the mentality. then probably I am not a Liverpool fan.

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01 Jul 2013 18:21:10
The real AG.
I have been to Anfield over 70 times and I just want to assure you that you would be shocked at some of the Tosh being spouted by some of our clueless fans.

I've heard things that would get me blocked here even if I tried to put them "nicely"

Going to the cinema doesn't make me a movie critic, neither does writing an article here make me a journalist. Harry is just plain and simple a lunatic. Supports individuals not the club, abuses everyone for their educated opinions and can't stop talking about freekicks and Levy.

Next time mate, just ignore it. I have been blocked on numerous occasions because some of my replys to Harry have been 18+. Only Harry makes me loose my temper like this.
Maybe because I have been on this site for 3 years and yet to see him post one, just one post that isn't complete BS.

[The only REDS] {Ed030's Note - What things have you heard mate,We will look into it? }

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Well done ag a bet some of the poorest fans are the most fanatical

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I am a season ticket holder since 1986.I work in a warehouse, I have a family and I certainly don't think I am a better supporter than anyone on here.I go to the ground, because I love the atmosphere, I sometimes make sacrifices to get to the games.I do it because I love the club.If you support the club from a far my heart goes out to you.But if you can get into a match on a wet evening early round carling cup game and choose not to then your an armchair supporter.That's your choice.

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Harry, you know what you posted. Try to be a man for once and don't try to wriggle out. You did post it, so stand by what you said.

You need to realise that ALL of the posters here are Liverpool supporters or fans or whatever you want to call them. We spend our time coming here, reading and contributing to the site because of our love for LFC, and yes I mean LOVE.

When others try to put forward a rational argument, try to look at their point of view before coming up with a reply. After all, others put forward their thoughts in the hope like-minded people agree with their thoughts, while others start a healthy discussion, or so is the hope.

You have been posting nothing positive in these forums except your LUST for Suarez and Rafa, posting some other things many here find hard to understand such as "keeping Suarez because he will score 10 free kicks" and "Kit numbers are of the utmost importance and define a player".

Again, I stress, support the CLUB, be part of the LFC family in this forum, and contribute your thoughts, and everyone will be happy to have you around.

I leave you with a sign off you understand,

YNWA.

The real AG

PS: I will be seriously pissed if you come up with more crap along these lines tomorrow.

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Lfc supporters come from all over the world and they are supporters and I admire them as they are so special not every one can come to anfield but every one can follow the team they love no matter where they live, its a fact not all blue noses live in walton. ynwa red mick tag

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(the only reds) you are very much in the right, on the odd occassion I am lucky enough to go to anfield the so called 'true' fans who are the most lyal because they go the game are not true fans at all.

At the game I see kn*bheds on their phones the whole match, posh tarts who sound like prince charles (prawn sandwich brigade) who know nothing about football, rich foreign families who don't cheer when we score and above all, the stereotypical modern day Liverpool fan-

always winging and whining, we need to spend as much as city and chelsea, bring in at least 20 players each window who must all be foreign, bring back rafa, bring back rafa, bring back torres, win the league every year and sack everyone.

This is what the anfield crowdis becoming, wheras people like me don't have the opportunity to go and seethe club I love on a regular basis.

Anonymous woolback

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They say you see more on tv anyway.

Must be true. Some of the people who post who claim to go to every game really have no clue at all, they must be really short, sit at the back or had one to many pre game pints me thinks.

Some of the more knowledgeable posters on here have never been to a single game.

MIKEY

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Harry, ill meet you at the game in Melbourne if you like. You are going to Australia for the friendly, right?

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01 Jul 2013 23:25:19
Anonymous woolback mate, I posted some post exactly like yours in reply to the ed! But I knew it wouldn't come through. :) I hope you get to go to more games this season mate because your post was just simply fantastic and anyone wondering why the atmosphere at Anfield is like it is some games you just answered it.

I will tell you something though, I am blessed to have been to Anfield since the 80s and each year there are more Snobs and fickle plastics all around. Its all become a big business.

Back in the day we were winning trophies for fun because it wasn't all about money and glory, the players wanted to be the fans heroes, wanted to repay the support and faith. Now Gerrard has a bad game and he is over it.

I used to leave Anfield without a voice for singing my heart out, now it's not quiet the same though.

But it's all been an expected development with all the BS that surrounds us in everyday aspects, so football the giant business it is ofcourse follows the same patern. It's all about the money now. That was never the Liverpool way.

[The only REDS]

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01 Jul 2013 15:30:53
So in response to my earlier post, people believe I am wrong but we shall see, you will all realise on aug 31st, when we haven't bought a single player over a transfer fee of £10 mill, even after the suarez sale! Yes we have made mad signings like carroll, henderson and allen but that is football some you win some you lose! Does that mean now we sign lower priced players who are low risk, that won't improve our team, rather than going for the mkhitaryans, eriksens, higuains, paulinhos etc, that would undoubtedly improve us? No one can doubt these talents unlike when we signed carroll, henderson and allen? a lot had doubts on ability and price but learn from buying british crap and sign some decent foreigners, that is the way forward! To get in the top 4 we have to spend and take a risk, our strategy last window and so far this will get us 7th at best again! I know the truth hurts but you know it is true?

Hardy1892

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You are obviously a top class coach/scout/football manager if you think Henderson was a mad signing - BEHAVE - the boy is quality, and I will be surprised if he isn't at Liverpool for a very very long time. Joe Allen is also a quality player, if he wasn't you don't honestly believe Rodgers would have wanted him so badly. As for AC, was unlucky with injuries when he arrived, although the price tag was inflated due to the Torres move.

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No point arguing with Hardy1892 John, his views rather "interesting".

The real AG

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In response to your earlier post.so why didn't you just post your reply in the same thread?

You want to discuss this but when people don't agree with you instead of trying to see why/argue your case you just start again.

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01 Jul 2013 16:38:10
Iam sorry if I used some bad language but it was directed at someone who abused you ed, so I don't know why I m blocked? What? {Ed002's Note - You don't appear to be blocked.}

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I don't doubt hendersons ability but the price tag? Same with allen, considering what we could of got from abroad for £20 mill and £15 mill respectively! Carroll was just plain stupidity! When we have spent big, we have bought young british for over inflated prices, suarez the mercenary after biting at ajax, when will we learn? All a recipe for disaster, we need quality for the now, not in 4 years time when them players will be wanting to leave anyway as we fail year on year with no european football! We need champions league now and buying ready made talent a la Manchester United with van persie last year is the only way to keep up! Anyone who disagrees are deluded!

Hardy1892

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Here you go again hardy!

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'We sign lower priced players who are low risk, that won't improve our team' - for 6mil I thought Countinho was quality and improved us

'Going for the mkhitaryans, eriksens, higuains, paulinhos etc, that would undoubtedly improve us' - How? By signing some decent foreigners? That is the way forward?

'To get in the top 4 we have to spend and take a risk' - Signing any player is a risk. But if our scouts have done their job and know the player well enough that he can do the job just as good, if not better, than a 'big signing' can, and at half the price or less, isn't that a better deal at a lower risk?

'Take a risk' People like you scare the heck out of me

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No player no matter of stature, price or experience is GUARENTEED to be a success at any club.

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02 Jul 2013 00:04:29
'Anyone who disagrees is deluded'

Wow, didn't know we were in the presence of Mister 'Knows it all' himself. Mate you are deluded because you can't accept that others already proved you wrong on numerous occasions. Now try to be less of a 'D' next time.

[The only REDS]

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In the end we have had expensive local failures e.g. Caroll, and expensive foreign failures e.g. Aquilani, we have got some cheaper successes abroad e.g. Coutinho and some successes at home, Sturridge. We have had experienced successes e.g. McAllistern and some experienced failures e.g. Poulsen. To put stone beliefs on what will work and what won't based on magic rules is to be somewhat dillusional. Each stage of a clubs journey will have different needs, e.g. United can do the 'top up' superstars methodology as they did under the Ferguson era, we are simply not at the stage of evolution in my eyes. I like the direction we are going and we appear to be learning quickly. Taking on some experience where some was lost, taking on some potential where others do not appear to be seen as a right fit for the club, taking on new threats where others will be lost, sounds like the approach a club at our stage of evolution should be taking.

Andy K

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01 Jul 2013 14:57:23
cardiff wants ince, no player in the world would refuse Liverpool unless another big team would be in for you.his father talks nonsense, as a father he should do everything tell his son to sign for us. if I was ince jr I would seek my advice from others

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And what makes you so sure we even want him? We'd have no use for him at this stage

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We simply didn't want to pay Blackpool's asking price for Ince, as we think he is not worth paying £8 million for.

The real AG

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LFC get nearly £3m out of the deal anyway.
Win win for us

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I thought he wouldn't have added much to us in January and we've signed Aspas and Alberto since so I see this as a non-runner. We moved on and I'm more excited about the two spanish lads anyway

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I think ince just wants to play I don't think he needs money, considering he's about 19 and on a few k a week and his dad wasn't exactly under paid

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01 Jul 2013 14:56:05
Has the club been monitoring the mario Gomez situation at all? Proven striker with few injury concerns! How I wish we would get him. Also, if Suarez is sold, to bayern perhaps, maybe a swap +cash deal? One more question. Do Luis Gustavo sign somewhere? {Ed002's Note - The club has shown no interest in either player - both could well end up in Italy.}

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Would fans take gomez Luis Gustavo and roughly 15 to 20 million {Ed030's Note - I would for sure. }

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01 Jul 2013 14:54:57
Hi eds, do you think Aspas will be played as an out-and-out striker or can he be played on the wing?

thanks

Ellie {Ed002's Note - That is a question for BR.}

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I think he would star on the RW Ellie myself having seen quite a bit of him.

I think he's more dangerous in the wide areas.

I really hope that's Brendan's intention too.

Davey Sulls

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01 Jul 2013 14:30:49
I have been looking at the contract end dates on transfermarkt of some of our academy players. interestingly the following players have their contracts ending in June 2014.

Connor Coady
Jack Robinson
Ngoo
Adam Morgan
Teixeira

Adjoran and Jon Flanagans contracts run to June 2015.

Eds, I know that you think, Ngoo, Morgan and Adjoran will leave.

However what do you think will happen with Robinson, Coady and Teixeira? Do you think they will still be Liverpool players in July 14? Looks like they all have to have good years in the u21's on loan to get new contracts.

Also can you clear up another thing that is confusing me.

I saw that Luis Suarez contract runs to June 2018 after last years extension. However everyone keeps saying his contract has only 3 years to run. what am I missing?

Thanks,

The Red Indian

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Good post and good question on Suarez's contract I saw somebody else posted June '18 recently too

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Those reporters literally know nothing. They still think there's a 40million buy out clause.

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01 Jul 2013 14:11:53
this is not banter so please do not post on banter page thankyou eds. {Ed002's Note - It is a story from last week.}

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Yes iv heard the same he will be in Liverpool later today tomorrow at the latest for his medical but the eds don't think so .

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01 Jul 2013 14:04:33
mkhitaryan is 100% signing

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Hope so. Jdog

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How to you arrive at 100% certain?
Buy stating the 100%, should be be totally convinced?

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01 Jul 2013 13:22:08
Hi Ed, I believe the club have until this afternoon to match Cardiff's bid for Tom Ince. Do you think this is likely to happen?

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01 Jul 2013 13:21:25
Do we have any Ligue 1 fans on here? I haven't really watched much of PSG, but what are people's thoughts on Sakho? Only seen him a minimal amount but looked unbelievably powerful, and also dangerous in/around the box whenever he was up there. Hypothetically, if Liverpool were to get him, would it be a good purchase? I think I'm just as excited about who we get to reinforce our back line as I am about the plethora of forwards we've nabbed recently!

Opinions (non-trolling or childish) would be greatly appreciated.

JFT 96

JP

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Whenever I have seen Sakho play, he reminded me of a badly programmed Servo motor. He is a very powerful defender with good pace and strong aerially, but in possession, he seems to panic.

The real AG

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Sakho is not a great defender, his style of play is same like skrtel, strong and great header of the ball but position wise and passing is not that great. As Ed has mentioned Liverpool has no interest on him and that is a good thing. There are other much better defender. I hope we sign the greek defender papadopoulos (speling).

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If he can head the ball! He will do for me. We definitely need a defender that can defend set pieces with his head.
All last season I cringed when the opposing team had a corner or free kick.

Phooey

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01 Jul 2013 13:14:49
Hi eds will toure put the finish an touches on his deal today? {Ed002's Note - ICAQAT.}

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01 Jul 2013 12:09:52
Personally i'm quite happy with business at the moment, so why don't we let the eds feed us their (normally) spot on info and wait and see who Rogers brings in next. I read one of the tatloids the other day and we have been linked with 35 players since the close of he season. let's keep positive that the old quiet ways of dealing will work for us again.

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A testimonial is about memories - and there are none better than Stevie's goal against Olypiakos!

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In brendan we trust, come the start of the season we will have a very competitive squad. I can see us starting really well in the league top 4 at least! Come on u reds jdog

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01 Jul 2013 13:35:57
To the second Poster.

That goal made me a Liverpool fan. the best commentry ever.
". Dreams do come true. and this is the moment he will never ever forget. 3 second half goals.
what a hit son. what a hit. "

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How about the Istanbul final, the Header!
Carlo

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Last minute FA cup final equaliser v WEst Ham would match all of those

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Whu cup final winner best goal ever

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Not as important at the time but his hat-trick against Napoli as sub, quality!!

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You all forgetting 2001 Alves final! Stevie was instrumental in us winning!

RR!

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Goal against west ham. OMG we went mental. :0)
Phooey

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01 Jul 2013 12:10:46
Don't you think that Olympiakos is kind of lightweight for Steven Gerrard's testimonial? Thought he would have had a much better team.

Orrin

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Its Olympiakos because of the goal he scored against them in the 2005 champions league run. His goal put Liverpool through. Let me rephrase the lines. 'OHHHH YA BEUTEYYYY, WHAT A HIT SON, WHAT A HIT.

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I assume they were picked because of the part they played in our CL success in 2005.

OH YOU BEAUTY!

DK

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01 Jul 2013 13:37:04
Everytime I watch that match. I end up crying.

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01 Jul 2013 13:49:37
AC Milan would have been a great call, we could have given them a 3-0 headstart and SG could have started the comeback.
GD64

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Too far

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That commentators excited roar while be forever etched in the minds of every Liverpool fan, he's become a legend in his own right.

No need to express my opinion on Stevie Wonder.

SR (StrabaneRed)

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30 Jun 2013 18:49:52
Hi Eds, do any of you expect Danny Ward to make the step up to 3rd choice or will Brad Jones remain? And what are your opinions on the futures of Ngoo, Morgan, Adorjan and Hodzic?

Cheers, T. {Ed052's Note - Ward is a great GK, and I expect Jones to be #2. I expect Ngoo, Morgan and Adorjan to go. I haven't seen enough of Hodzic, he only played a couple of games}

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I had forgotten about Hodzac, I think he went on loan to Bosnia
I hope they give Adorjan another year, he just seems to be getting his act together

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Jones to be 2nd choice so you think reina will leave?

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30 Jun 2013 16:39:35
Hey Eds, With Mickey and definitely Eriksen looking increasingly unlikely, who do you think we would turn too if we missed out on both? if anyone. {Ed052's Note - I'm not sure, we will have to wait and see}

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Honda would be my choice, ant

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Honda! That would be a great signing in my opinion. Mickey is still a possibility, and we may rekindle our interest in Eriksen if we miss out. Honda would be my 3rd choice if both fail. Cheers.
ROI.

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I'd spend 20mil on Lamela butnot sure the club would be keen or if a deal could even be brokered with Roma. If not him then i'd like us to look at Draxler - would not have the immediate impact of Mickey but has potential so be absolutely world class in a couple of years and is already a very good player.

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Draxler turned down the opportunity to leave Schalke with a big money offer on the table. Definitely no going to Liverpool.
Honda is most likely going to AC Milan. The sooner the better so people can get over him.

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30 Jun 2013 15:26:35
Hey eds, thanks for all the great work
Have we signed Sergi Canos? and how do you rate him? {Ed052's Note - Nothing confirmed yet.]

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30 Jun 2013 12:09:06
Are the Jorginho reports true? (Reports say we've bid 8m) surely if we were going to be another central midfielder it would be a defensive one- I know he's playing there but he doesn't seem to have any strength, he looks like he would be much better suited to an attacking role. Also, have you heard anything on Mattheus Biteco, the 18-year old midfielder from Gremio? We've been linked with him, too.

RedKopite {Ed052's Note - Ed002 has explained about Jorignho. Nothing on Biteco}

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Hey Ed. So I was just wondering about the Jorginho rumours. Would he be signed if we don't get Mickey or would he be just a squad player? Cheers.
ROI. {Ed052's Note - He would be a squad player, IF signed}

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01 Jul 2013 11:58:14
Any chance of us getting Honda ed? Would be a steal for anyone with only 6 months left on his contract {Ed002's Note - Search engine please.}

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01 Jul 2013 11:54:18
I think people are making to much of Mikhatryan joining spurs.

If he does join, good for them but I have a feeling that they wouldn't be able to spend 40m on both Paulinho and Mickey especially when they really need a striker.

I think they would only look at him if Bale leaves and then who could blame them.

Sunny

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And the 2 Croatian players for 17 M

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01 Jul 2013 11:49:39
When can we expect to see kolo arrive at Melwood and presented as a Liverpool player? I assumed it would be today as the window is now officially open or does it depend when his contract officially expires at man city? {Ed002's Note - All European pro contracts expire on June 30.}

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Is Russia not in Europe then? {Ed002's Note - I could go through every short and long term exception but it is simply not worth it. Cretins like you who don't contribute but persistently nit-pick are the reasons others are being given less and less information.}

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Why hurry? Surely makes sense to have him sign when he joins the team for pre-season?

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01 Jul 2013 11:27:28
Alexey Karoshevsky on twitter who is a Russia today reporter says he has not received anything to say Mkhitaryan to Liverpool FC is off. Just posting what I read. I am not saying it's true.

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01 Jul 2013 11:21:29
My guess as to why Henrikh Mkhitaryan may not choose Liverpool FC is due to us not being in the Champion League.

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Its money mate!

Champions league is over estimated!

Even if LFc qualified for Champions league they would never get out of the group stages, so qualifying would be pointless at this point in time!

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Qualifying for the Champions League would be pointless at this time. you should do stand up comedy

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01 Jul 2013 12:27:37
Liverpool's ranking in Europe is still ikely to lead to a second seeding position so I think Group Qualification would be possible. That is assuming we get into the qualification place in the league, which would mean an improvement to the performances anyway.

ThomasK {Ed002's Note - Liverpool are ranked 17th in Europe right now but will likely be a little lower by the end of the season. However, this could still get a second tier seeding.}

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So what makes you so sure that Liverpool wouldn't get out of the group stages?

Just like we had no chance in 2005.with Djimi Traore!

Red Dal!

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Why champions league is not for LFC at them moment!

BR is manger,
No european experience has BR
Inexperienced team many without european credentials
Team is without World Class Players


(Gerrard is LFCs only world class player and BR plsy him in the wrong position suarez is off don't count him as LFC anymore).

Stand up comedy or fact?

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No not fact mate, just chat, champions league final in 2005 the press were insistant Milano would piss us off the park, with Dudek in goal and the legend Traore combined with a not too clever looking system of attack we were under dogs no doubt but we got out of the group stages through the semis and eventually made the pasta necks look like meatballs, so think before you slag off Mr Rogers.Rafas first trophy was.

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All the English teams got found out in the CL last season.
We have always had a way of playing that's brings success in European competitions.
No team in Europe relishes a floodlit trip to Anfield.
If we get back in the top4 we would be more likely to win the CL than any of the other English sides.

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On paper which would you say is the stronger attack:

Smicer Baros Kewell

or

Suarez Sturridge Coutinho

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01 Jul 2013 14:52:17
Kid millions.

Spot on mate. Our love affair with the CL is somewhat special. we just somehow pulls it off.
We must get into top 4. We must.

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01 Jul 2013 16:24:12
ppl or person saying we wouldn't get out of group stages, well I no its a different time etc but I reckon our current team is as good if not better than the 05 team, what u reckon ed'sfellow reds?

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BR is manager & he has no european experience - well spotted yes this is a fact. Porto really shouldn't have hired AVB so should they? Will Utd pull out of the champions league now they have Moyes at the helm?. nope I don't think so!

And our team has plenty of experience.

And since when do you need World Class Players to play in the champions league? going to be down to a dozen teams so this season will every other club pull out?

And I agree with the posters there's just something about us in Europe. I doubt any club would be happy to see us in their group we have a knack for the european games

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BR can't even get us to the league cup?

I was told constantly over the weekend that Kenny's run to the two cup finals was luck.

Which is it then was Kenny a better manager than FSG gave him credit for or is winnning a cup all Luck, it can't be both ways.

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Rodgers did alright in the Europa league last season. Only knocked out due to away goals against a side who spent like what, 80million on Hulk and Witsel. So no experience is not really an excuse

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Good man BR all that programming is working you have excuse merchants all over the shop

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01 Jul 2013 11:12:57
Hi Eds,
will Liverpool match Cardiff`s offer for Ince and get him or they are focused on other targets? thanks. {Ed002's Note - Right now, I would doubt it.}

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01 Jul 2013 11:10:35
Mr Levy, you are too good. that's the way to get things done.
If Mickey ends up at spurs due to a 2-3 mill valuation here or there, I don't get it. I really don't know how a player pick spurs ahead of Liverpool. surely they are not chelsea, UTD or City in terms of money.

Do they have excellent projects ahead?

we should go and buy Diamio from them, 17 mill, get him and play him on the right side.
This is a make or break season.

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Mountain and molehill spring to mind.

K79

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Because London is more appealing than Liverpool.

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Spurs are willing to take risks on big signings. Lfc not so much I fear because of Carroll, Downing and Henderson. Who can blame us.

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And his agent has even said, London has better wages. Money-Hog, I bet we offer him a lot of money and he comes, but he doesn't focus on playing.

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What always gets me about this and still unsure as to why foreign players don't have an advisor to advise them of this but being on 60 - 70 grand a week in Liverpool is more or less the equivalent of 80 - 90 grand a week in London due to costs of the capital so money shouldn't really just be the focus of their attention. Basic example, Can of coke in Liverpool 70p London £1.50, that's probably why the london clubs at times do offer slightly better wages, although for me its all very much a muchness anyway, if players cnt survive on 70 grand a week in Liverpool or London then really you don't deserve to own money ha
Scouserjohnny

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This doesn't make sense, Spurs haven't bought him or Dameio?

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London = smog, filth, overcrowding, full of foreigners, degenerated English culture. (you can walk round central London all day and not meet a cockney)
Merseyside = Beautiful beaches, Southport, Formby, Ainsdale, The Wirral peninsular and it's fabulous beaches, quaint villlages, quintasential English culture, open countryside on your doorstep, mild climate (God insists all the rain drops on Manchester)
And then theirs the City itself which is one of the most diverse and interesting City's in the World.
It all adds up to one of the best kept secret in England and the reason why, players settle on Merseyside even after their playing days are over.

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01 Jul 2013 14:53:07
Rafa Benitez still lives in Mersyside.

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Jesus harry that's going to be some commute from merseyside to napoli :-)

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Kidmillions, what is wrong with "foreigners"? That is rather offensive.

The real AG {Ed002's Note - I don't for one minute think he was being offensive.}

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'London full of foreigners' - last time I checked our team was hardly full of scousers.

We live in a global village these days mate.

M

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London does have a bigger draw for players, so that's probably why. Add to that Mickey and his agent seem quite ruthless in seeking out the best possible financial arrangement and it is clear we may be unable or unwilling to match an offer from a rival. We lost Dempsey and Sigursson to Spurs last season and it was hardly disastrous, might prove to be a blessing in disguise.

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The Real AG: Nothing offensive, just stating a fact.

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Big up Kidmillions it's about time someone stuck up for Liverpool as a city rather than certain people spouting crap about darn sarf being the great life etc etc.

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Well kidmillions, if London is full of foreigners then HM and our other signings would feel right at home.

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01 Jul 2013 11:02:56
i hope we start working on our defence we need at least another cb, skrtl was the dropped for a reason last season we need to replace him. with aspas/alberto we have enough attack minded players unless someone leaves. many posts are about mickey and eriksen on who we should get, they are totally different players.mickey is pace combination footballer that gets in the box, eriksen is more like a scoles/xavi kind of player very good on the ball and reads the game. we might be trying to get them both, 1 to replace shelvey and 1 for the future to replace gerrard. eriksen at 10mil is a steal and gerrard will play another 3 years if rested once in a while. I think henderdsen has done well last season but I believe that br wants different type of players. enrique/downing/hendersen are not his type of players but he can't change everything at once. br wants depth and will have that this year. this season it will be quates/skrtl/assaidi/carroll/shelvey and maybe downing leaving.next season it will enrique and hendersen.malta

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01 Jul 2013 10:39:40
eds, who are our centre back targets other than papa? {Ed002's Note - RTP.}

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01 Jul 2013 10:32:02
Elo eds. is tottenham scouts working wid Liverpool. If spurs do snatch micky frm our noses then I feel Liverpool is nt worth sup

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Support tottenham so. If u can change your team on a whim then your not a real supporter anyway.

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01 Jul 2013 13:42:22
to the second supporter?

so whose the real supporter?. a beer in hand. a scarf, a shirt, 90 mts infront of TV and then. and then?
Nonsesne.

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We can do without fickle fans like you. If Spurs nab MK you feel Lfc are not worth supporting?. Seriously do one and go be a glory hunter because you are not a true Lpool fan. I am not BR's biggest fan, I think the Yanks don't have cash to allow us to compete, I think lots of things about the state of LFC but I would support them no matter what YNWA 96.

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Harry why should some one even think of changing their team or supporting any other team. there is no reason just because we can't buy a player or some one else steals him from us. there is no reason in this world I would not support LFC and support any one else. Even if we get relegated couple of tiers and end up like forest or Leads Ill be LFC supporter. so anyone who wants not to support LFC for what ever reason please do so, last time I checked its still democracy but for me you are not and never were a real supporter. As long as you don't change your scarf and shirt every year from one club to another and give 90 min of your time and are happy when they win or cry when they loose u are a supporter
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01 Jul 2013 14:57:14
to the last poster.

Emotions doesn't runs Business. How much you pay for the season ticket mate?. How much?
Do you realise how much 2 people sitting in US after sepnding 150 million still loosing their money?

what is Liverpool FC for you?.
You are just incredible, If you stand tall and support Liverpool fc if they get relegated and then?
say to urself. I am the best Liverpool Fan ever?. I bleed.blah blah blah.

Utter Nonsense. A club is successful when it actually wins something. not waving falg up sky high.

Do you work the same way in your office?. I mean if u are fired. you go back and still support?

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Harry Scousser now I don't know where you live or anything about your wealth but have you ever thought of the fact that people can't afford to go to Anfield? Taking your name into account I presume you live quite close. I'm from Ireland so I never get the chance to go over. Being a supporter doesn't mean going to games every week. In fact I know people who go to matches that don't know who half of the players are. So your point is irrelevant. Being a Liverpool fan is about having the passion, emotion and hunger to see the team succeed, it's not about how much money you have in your pocket. I've never been to a Liverpool match but I watch every game, buy every jersey and support the team through the good and the bad. I share the same emotion as every other "real supporter". So don't come on here saying your not a real supporter if you don't go to games, because you'll just look silly. You may go to every game if you can afford it, but that doesn't make you any more of a "real supporter" than the rest of us who can't afford it. Liverpool is a family, we are all equal as long as we always support them. Cheers.
ROI.

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I hate that 'real supporter' snobbish crap that fans bang on about. We are a global club so, surprise surprise we have a global following. I've lived in Liverpool all my life (Old Swan) and haven't been to a game for years - availability and cost being the problem. Trying to label a certain section of fans as lesser supporters than others is a joke.

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01 Jul 2013 10:28:45
Looks like we have missed out on halilovic and jedvaj and I believe mikey will be next!

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Missed out on two players we haven't been linked with?

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Exactly Alex4, devasting isn't it! I've never once seen those 2 mentioned here but the transfer window opened today so have about a hundred transfers gone through or what today?.can't believe we missed out on them we should have signed them all obviousy! Cough cough

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To be fair I've never heard br say mickey is a target

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01 Jul 2013 10:26:31
I still think we should drop the Mkhitaryan interest now and maybe pursue Keisuke Honda.He plays in the same position, got pretty good feet and can pick a pass.Dont know how many goals the guy scores but I watched him in the confeds and he did seem ok after what I hear was a quiet season for him.Any Eds agree? heard Everton could be looking at him on rumours last week for 5m.

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As the ed always says search engine!

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Agreed terms with milan reportedly

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01 Jul 2013 10:16:24
Looks like we have missed out on halilovic and jedvaj and I believe mikey will be next!

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We have enough kids in our squad. It's time to get some experience in.

The real AG

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01 Jul 2013 11:01:19
did we miss out were we in for them, we can't sign every good young player can we.Tommy Irish Red

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01 Jul 2013 10:13:27
Hey Eds,
As always I will pray for your sanity during the transfer period.
Thanks for the great site and try and not let the persons get to you.
NGF1

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01 Jul 2013 10:12:31
Hi, a question for anyone who knows please. I was curious whether anyone knows if Erikson is actually a player who often runs into the box and scores ala Lampard. I've read on here that Mkhitaryan does it often but have never seen him play so was interested to know if they are very different in their approaches to playmaking. Many thanks, Bryan

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Eriksen is similar to coutinho.

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Many thanks, I appreciate it, Bryan

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Only Eriksen is better!

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Yeah course mate. stay off the juice son.

red till I die

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01 Jul 2013 10:03:10
Dear eds, I was wondering if you could remember any transfer sagas like mkhitaryan's one with such contrasting reports. Some say he's imminently due at melwood for a medical, others that Liverpool have had a bid accepted while others say he is a done deal for Dortmund and now apparently spurs are in with a shout. I can't remember a saga in which there doesn't seem to be a general consensus about what is happening. Thanks, The dat {Ed002's Note - I have explained what the situation is - and it is really pretty simple. Reading blogs and Twitter is going to give you differing opinions.}

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01 Jul 2013 09:56:55
Pleased to watch Spain's Tiki taka, tippy tappy system torn to shreds by Brasil. For the first 30 minutes of a Tiki taka match I am impressed, then become bored. It's too clever, too scientific. A big yawn.
Hopefully this style of football has been found out?

Viva Brasil!

Jair.

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I'd say our style of football was less Spain styled and more like Brazil's last season. High pressing all over the field. Spain did have a day less to rest up and played added time with pk's. You could see they were tired in the final

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01 Jul 2013 09:50:33
Latest Press conference with Shakhtar Coach (30-06-13 23:00), Mircea Lucesc, said that Mkhitaryan is making a huge mistake!

A Journalist asked the coach: It is interesting to know your opinion about the behavior of Mkhitaryan.

- "I wouldn't like to comment on it and make any statements. It's his decision, his desire. I think that Mkhitaryan makes a huge mistake. Shakhtar is a strong club, which is always backed by 50,000 cheering fans. Henrikh plays in the team which every year fights for the championship, the Cup and the Champions League. I think he should appreciate it. The whole team helped him appear as often as possible in the penalty area and score so many goals. I want him to think very well. There is still time. I would not want him to dive into the level at which he was before he turned up at Shakhtar. At a different team with a different game organization, his qualities that he showed here may vanish. I just encourage him to return to the team and start working. This is his team. Nothing happened between him and the management, as well as between him and the rest of the players. He was helped by everyone. Maybe they helped him even more than the rest of the players. Both when he was injured and when he was playing in the league, I very rarely replaced him, helping him become a better scorer. If he still shows up at a club that is superior to Shakhtar, then, I guess, I will understand his wish. I'm talking about such teams as Bayern, Real Madrid, Barcelona. As the rest are of our level."

Perhaps suggest that Mkhitaryan is likely to sign with a team not playing Champions League nor competing for a League title?

Hope the lack of confirmation is a sign his heart is with LFC, and he compromises on his terms (and influences agents' somehow) - this guy is a fantastic prospect and could make a huge difference with his fighting spirit and talent.

Maybe we have to get Fans on LFC website to write a letter to 'Heno' (and get signatures) to show our desire for him to join the family!

Fan-in-Finland

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Sounds like our favourite hijackers Spurs.
Carlo

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Perhaps u r thinkin too much. only time will solve dis mystery :P

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I think mircea is talking about Liverpool as tottenham will not sign 2 attacking midfielders and moreover tottenham has already agreed 17 million fee for two young players and I don't think tottenham will spend
Such huge amount in midfield as they need a good striker up front

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The 17m, e, fee has nothing to do with their investments for this season! I can see them buying another forward thinking player

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People are quite dumb with maths I see. The 2 youngsters Spurs have bought is for 17m ish, this doesn't mean they have just handed over that amount. It will be a small initial fee with the rest paid over the next few years with add-ons reached etc. So Spurs still have money to spend and these 2 kids don't affect that. {Ed002's Note - That is not actually the case.}

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01 Jul 2013 08:50:09
Liverpool and Spurs will go head to head in the pursuit of Paulinho
Late bid for him by Liverpool

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That's not true

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01 Jul 2013 10:24:08
wish it was true time we got over them.Tommy Irish Red

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01 Jul 2013 08:39:41
Anyone think that we should be looking at recruiting an interpreter? I know BR wants to 'protect' Raheem, but thinking he's going to really struggle with the new signings and the changing dynamic of the side.
Polly Jnr

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Why an interpreter? :s

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01 Jul 2013 08:06:47
Hi ED's

With Ancelotti's appointment at Real Madrid, has their targets changed, ie Saurze. There are rumours today that they are going for Paulinho, I know he has a different position, but do you think that leads them to buy a different type of striker than Suarze. {Ed002's Note - I have explained the situation. RTP.}

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01 Jul 2013 07:17:11
Looks like the owners want to get top 4 but don't want to spend the money to get it. The difference between Liverpool and the other top clubs is they get their top transfer targets. {Ed002's Note - Liverpool are currently the second highest spending English club this summer and already there are fans moaning about it.}

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Did this person above really send this post in? Like the eds said we have been quick of the mark and got our targets. They may even be more to come! They might not be the targets the above wants but I trust our scouts and BR more than him.

Mike S

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Sorry to burst your bubble pal but just because there linked with pricey players mean they'll sing those players

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Ed, you could spend £300m on "Fulham type" players if you want, but what's that going to achieve?
If you want top 4 players, you have to pay top 4 money. All the European clubs know that the English have been given the tv cash, and have seemingly adjusted their prices accordingly, not to mention the agents!
Liverpool's most expensive signing this summer is the goalie I think. You know and I know that they need to do a bit more yet.
The Juicer {Ed002's Note - Liverpool are consistently one of the top spending sides world-wide. Year-on-year the club spends more than the likes of Arsenal and Spurs. If you don't like the way Rodgers is going then all I can suggest is direct action to force the owners to get him out. You seem to crave the sugar-daddy spending - so after you are done with the manager perhaps you need to unfurl the "We want Kenny Huang" flags again and force the owners out as well.}

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Aw not that old chestnut ed. Surely you could have chosen something better from your copy and paste treasure chest?
Tell me of a CL team in any of the major leagues with a sub £10m player in those vital positions mentioned above?
The Juicer {Ed002's Note - Arsenal have Podokski, Arteta, Giroud, Gervinho, Mertesacker, Monreal, Koscielny, Vermaelen all of which are regulars in the CL side and cost circa £10M or less. Atletico have the likes of Godin, Arda, etc.. Dortmund have Gundogan, Lewandowski, Hummels, Bender etc. Pazzini, De Jong, Boateng, etc.. I won't go on and embarrass you any further.}

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On above post great response ed and the juicer wise up .
the club is progressing the right way

lurgan red

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The Juicer just got owned!

The real AG

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I am talking about their value on the market today, if an English club were to come asking.
Arsenal are just about to splash the cash and possibly jettison several of those players.
Dortmund, ok. Though their top stars are getting picked off and they'll have to re-invest. Possibly on Mkhitaryan ironically enough.
Athletico get the picks after the big boys and have had their financial woes. Not to mention their more liberal work permit and tax advantages.
The PL is top heavy with big money and you can't get away from that.
The Juicer {Ed002's Note - Change the question if you want - it is hopeless me bothering with it at all.}

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01 Jul 2013 12:36:40
I still say an English team, not in the CL, cannot build a sub 10m spine in today's market and compete.
The Juicer {Ed002's Note - This whining is so embarrassing. How hard done by Liverpool are; you want more buys like Henderson and Allen and Carroll do you?}

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Juicer
your response "im talking about their market value now" to the Ed has just shot you in the foot again
maybe BR sees in his players something you don't and in 2 years the "cheap" players we have bought are performing well in a team that's doing well and their market value rises - amazing thought eh?
we buy good players make them better and get more than we paid when it becomes time to sell, sack BR get rid of FSG this is obviously the wrong way to go, buy superstars at £3om plus and let them retire from footbal at lfc on £200k a week with no resale value is presumably the way you want to run the club - for the next 5 years before we disappear into administration and end up as accrington stanley

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Coutinho cost 8.5 in jan how much he worth now? I certainly reckon more already

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01 Jul 2013 19:58:24
If we would have bought the right players 2 years back when we had money, we would have been competing for players like lewondaski, cavani and higuain now.

Instead everytime we buy a flop, we excuse them for the future.

When does henderson becomes an adult? he is always young potential with an engine.

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01 Jul 2013 20:00:23
Graf, maybe so. I hope so.
But will Rodgers get the time?

Our interest in players to the team's spine is well known now. But all seem to have hit on hard ball cost implications.
This was to be expected I suppose, but if you're going to walk the walk, you've got to talk the talk.
Unless there's some hidden targets no one is aware of, Liverpool are going to have to get the cheque book out again.

The Juicer
ps I have no problems with Allen or Henderson

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01 Jul 2013 06:41:48
Eds, Work Permit issues have been mentioned with more than a few players in the past. If RM tried to include him in any Suarez deal would their be any WP issues? He is not an international and could hardly be considered an exceptional prospect at his age. {Ed002's Note - It would help to say who you are referring to.}

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Sorry, I was referring to Callejon. But apparently he is off to Napoli now. {Ed002's Note - He does not require a WP due to EU Regs.}

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01 Jul 2013 06:24:06
Mkitaryan bid failing would be good news for the club. We have Suso, a massive talent. He IS ready to make the step up. It's either now or never.
I would take that money and that from Suarez and instead buy Zouma, Aldewereild, Ilori, Wanyama and Benteke

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Its being so upbeat that keeps you going hardy!!

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Thats actually not a bad idea at all. If we signed a quality defensive mid and a centre half instead of Mkhitaryan, then promoted Suso we could end up being a lot stronger than just signing Mkhitaryan.

KiwiRed

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I agree Suso should play a bigger role this season really like the kid but more central than out wide. This Mickey lad worries me he's all about the cash I feel if we did sign him in 2 years we'll be in the same boat as we are now will Suarez

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It's now or never for a 19 year old?

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Zouma, Ilior, Aldierwield, Agger, Toure.? Yeah we need 5 centre backs don't we? What a waste. As for Wanyama if you think Celtic will let him go for a decent price your kidding yourself. Add to that he isn't as amazing as everyone keeps saying on here. As for Benteke his daft transfer fee should be enough to help steer us well clear. How would he fit into our team exactly when we don't play with anything like a conventional centre forward? If we can get Iliori and Zouma it would really strengthen our defense. Agger being there would really settle the younger fellas as well. Mickey has pace, technique and seemingly plenty of goals in him. His transfer fees size is a worry so he is a big gamble, time will tell (if we sign him) whether that gamble will pay off.

To summise I think your idea is awful and I'm glad you have nothing to do with the running of the club.

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01 Jul 2013 09:32:18
I completely agree with the last post.

Now or never? He just turned 19, sterling is 18, Ibe is 17, Robinson is 19, wisdom is 19.
They all can be loaned out for 2 seasons, and then return to be Key players for Liverpool. No wonder they buckle under the pressure sometimes, they are just teenagers mate.

Only reason we had to use them so much last season was us having the smallest squad in the league by far if you discount U21 players.

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Too be honest HM is a completely different player to Suso. HM is being bought for his goals from midfield. Suso is a playmaker.

I would be more worried for Suso if we bought Erikson instead. They are much more similar.

Orrin

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01 Jul 2013 05:56:09
So as I have been correctly saying for the past 2 weeks, mkhitaryan will not be joining! I will guarantee now that Liverpool will not spend any more than £10 mill on any single transfer, from now till august 31! We will continue to buy the cheaper options where you will find 1 coutinho in 20 attempts! Strange strategy that will leave us even further behind this season unfortunately! Eds what is going on with our once great club? It seems as though any player who could drastically improve our team, we are reluctant to buy?! Please someone explain!

Hardy1892

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(scratching my head wondering if this Hardy guy even heard of Mkhitaryan before the rumours, now moaning that we won't pay over 10mil and will probably curse and swear we overpaid for so and so after watching one game)

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We've already bid for two players at well over 10m in Micky and Papa. And if we sell LS for 40m you don't think we'll spend more than 10m to replace him? Right.

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We also just purchased the 2nd most expensive GK in the league. If the team sorting the transfers don't like Shaktar's valuation then I'm sure they'll move on to the next person on their list. I think Borini was signed last summer as backup to Suarez, 100% one for backup/one for the future - he cost 10.5m so the owners have proven their willing to go over 10m on backup and you think they won't for first team starters.

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Yeah hardy your right spending big will always work cus u get quality. ( Carroll, Henderson, downing)

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01 Jul 2013 05:25:12
I rekon suarez is stayn put considering the efforts Liverpool are putting in bringing new faces.
Tony

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01 Jul 2013 04:39:05
Three sides to Suarez from a fans perspective.

The Rose Tinted Loyalists.

If these fans had their way he would still be here next season, he can do no wrong in their eyes, despite what he has actually done, he is the greatest player in the world and without him Liverpool will get relegated. These fans are extremely aggressive towards other rival fan factions, they speak sense about Suarez needing to stay but ignore many factors.

The Press Fed Socialists.

The UK press feed these fans information and the fans in turn scoop it up and spread it around their neighborhood and online. If tv say Suarez is a bad person these people believe them. In fact their blood temperature boils at the constantly repeated biting, racism and hand ball cases and it is only a matter of time before he is executed at the stake or forced into hiding in Albania. They want him to leave at all costs due to the damaging of Liverpools "reputation."

The Patriots.

These fans are torn within their own party, they see the sensible actions to a player who is banned consistently, wanting to leave and someone who has burnt all bridges; but they also see the nutmegs and goals and all things gooey and amazing. To these fans Liverpool should not accept any lower than 60m euros but whilst also spending 100m on other players. These fans are so close to getting it right but yet so far.

Myself, I reckon I am a mixture of all three. I see his wonderful talent and say don't sell and see his flaws and say sell. The bottom line is we were outside CL football without him, we are outside CL football with him and he is too much hassle.

I will be happy any scenario, whether we sell to Monaco, PSG or Madrid or he stays I will still buy a Gerrard shirt and support Rodgers.

At the end of the day Suarez is glorified by us Liverpool fans too much, if our long standing captain and leader was appreciated as much as Suarez and Torres' are/were the world would be much more sane. After all was Suarez there in 2005? Was Torres there in 2005? Was Pepe Reina there in 2005? No, Gerrard was and still is.

I beg other fans to look at who the actual Liverpool Legend is and not these 2-5 year imports. Gerrard has done more than any of them and deserves so much more praise.

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I fit into none of those categories. I simply want Suarez to remain at LFC. I don't care that he gets banned for 6 games a season, as long as he bangs in the goals, its irrelevant. I don't care that he is out there telling everyone of his interest in playing in the CL for another club, as long as he remains at LFC. Fact is he is a professional football player entitled to look at any career option he sees that will benefit himself and his family.
Luis Suarez is an enigma, in that he dazzles with his football abilities on the field but polarizes with his questionable actions and thoughts on and off the field. In sports around the world, we quite often see these types of personalities, and the simple fact is with players like him fans have to accept with the very good also comes the bad side.

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Or you have the people who realise without the help of tv and press, how wrong and messed up this guy truly is! You honestly think there's just 3 different type of fans who love our club? What about the fans who don't want their kids admiring Suarez? Get him out and get what we can for him

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01 Jul 2013 10:49:22
Not to be pedantic, but all Suarez's bans have been over 6 games. This season it didn't matter, what if next season we are due to play United in the FA cup final and then he goes and bites someone?

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Totally Agree with Brisbane Fc.
Personally couldn't care less what Suarez does or doesn't say.
Fact is we have a better chance of top4 challenge with Suarez in the team.
The only thing that matters is LFC winning games and challenging.
I don't want a team of saints half way down the league, while the teams at the top retain their sinners.

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01 Jul 2013 03:29:24
Hi Eds, good day to you guys. Loving the work you guys put in. I have been reading a lot recently asking about Eriksen if HM doesn't pull through and have been answered many times. My question though is if HM doesn't come through, will BR still look to another AM or we will drop this completely? Cheers.

Redken {Ed002's Note - We will see soon enough. For now, Liverpool has to decide whether or not to push ahead with a deal for him.}

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Mykitaryan is too expensive. I think Liverpool should go for Eriksen!

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01 Jul 2013 00:41:53
Is pescara Quintero likely heading to Porto he looks a good little player?

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Emphasis on little. He is about 5'5.

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United are interested I think :/

RedKopite

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30 Jun 2013 23:11:12
its funny isn't it the way some so called fans are ripping in to suarez for saying he would listen to real madrid IF they come calling nobody can blame him for the rubbish he gets of the press (some of which is his own doing) will they forgive and forget if he stays. It wasnt that long ago when gerrards head was turned by chelsea and he was on the verge of leaving the club yet he is still a hero.I just hope he stays and proves everybody wrong

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Suarez needs to keep his gob shut, in all meanings of the term.
I think he will leave and I would prefer him to.There is no doubting his quality, but we are a far better team without him in it. Yes he has scored a lot of goals but when you pass him the ball you might as well sit down and wait for him to finish with it as you are extremely unlikely to get it back.
But the biggest reason I would prefer him to sod off is because no one is bigger than the club. He has done nothing but tarnish the name of our great institute and make himself the focus of all attention, and then use that as an excuse to leave?

MUSHROOM

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30 Jun 2013 23:08:15
I do think people are purposely asking the same questions now.
Just look down at tonight's posts alone.
One post after a question is actually answered the same question is asked again in the very next post.
I don't believe people are actually this slow.
I just don't buy it anymore now.
It was funny for a very short while, now it's just special.

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