Liverpool Banter Archive June 01 2013

01 Jun 2013 22:56:37
What's Benzema's situation at RM and are they willing to let him go as part of the Suarez deal? If so could he be persuaded to join us? And lastly out of ten what would you say is the likelihood of him being offered as player + cash? I would much prefer him to Higuain and think BR would too as he'll work harder off the ball.
Thanks

01 Jun 2013 22:54:27
The redfather, you have been very quiet lately. Do you have any news? You were obviously right about BR taking over and also the signings of Allen and Coutinho.

What do you know? You sources are one of the best

H Red

01 Jun 2013 22:35:55
for me saurez was PL player of the year, the reasons are, his dazzilng skills that left defenders thinking WTF? the ability to create something out of nothing and the high calibre of the goals he scored, also his high energy work rate. RESPECT.

for me saurez is the biggest bell end in the PL and the reasons are.
fill in your own blanks there's to many to list
I loved this player and was loyal in support, wheres the return? RESPECT LOST.

MikeyD

Agreed mate. Sooner he goes the better.

Love that post!

01 Jun 2013 23:43:25
Absolutley no chance! Suarez took about 3/4 months to find form and even then all he did was try and run through teams on his own with the help of a mediocre team
For me van Persie by a mile; look at the impact he had for the mancs and some of the goals he scored were insane
He scored more got more assists player better general football all in less time too

Suarez was the best player no question, his antics let him down.
derryred

01 Jun 2013 22:14:06
Ed, we all know Suarez is trying to orchestrate a way out of the club. 1. What will happen to him as ar as punishment for his outburst. 2. we will probably get up wards of 40 mil for him who do you think will be likely to come in and replace him.

01 Jun 2013 21:55:26
Question to Macca r u still confident that suarez will stay and what would you like like Liverpool to do thanks

Gr8 1

01 Jun 2013 21:47:17
A lot of people asking whether higuain will be part of Suarez deal. I'll tell you what I know,

Real would be very happy to include higuain in the deal if it reduced the price to 25m. They have been trying to sell for a year now. However, higuain is really not keen on premier league and was extremely reluctant when asked about a move to Chelsea roughly a year ago. Far as I know this hasn't changed and both the club and player expect him to move to juventus, I'd love him to join as he is a deadly finisher, hard working, team player and very down to earth guy, but I don't expect him at Liverpool.

01 Jun 2013 21:21:16
Anyone watching Aspas in the Celta v Deportivo game?

1st time I have seen him play.

Celta Vigo are playing against Espanyol.

I'm watching the game. :)

Celta win against Espanyol, Deportivo's game is still going on, the fans have stormed onto the pitch to celebrate staying up, or at least doing all they could do, it's all gone nuts.

Aspas did some fine work creating Celta's goal for his team mate. Looks good but he was getting battered in the air with Celta's seeming long ball desperation football.

No never what's he like

Thanks for the reply, I also just read some previous posts on the subject further down the page.

I suppose we will find out how good he is next season.

01 Jun 2013 21:18:05
Hey eds I know probly sick hearing about Suarez saga, my question is does he realy want to go or is it the media at it again tanx for your time {Ed002's Note - He wants out.}

Can't blame him he's been treated like s*** in England. That being said the ivanovich incident was the nail in the coffin.

Real Madrid have turned his head, he's been dazzled by their interest in him and is not going to let this opportunity escape him, at any cost.

I say sell and move on. We as fans have stuck up and defended him and stood by him through all of his issues and problems, now he wants out and has said so, I believe it's time for us as fans to stand down, pull up and let him go. When he falls, it's not for us to pick him up any more.

01 jun 2013 21:07:26
suarez will stay at lfc for one more season at least

01 Jun 2013 20:53:52
Hi edds just wondering with Suarez bacically going is there any rumors with couthino nocking around as I think he's been just as effective as Suarez in the 2nd half of the season considering his involvement? Suarez has scored us goals but look at what we've lost 21 games from him over two seasons!

01 Jun 2013 20:45:19
ed's i'm hearing that higuain has played his last game for madrid today that he's wearing the captain armband as madrid willing to offer higuain plus cash for suarez it's not twitter rumours I heard it off a close friend is this true I don't know to believe him thank u lfc-liquid

01 Jun 2013 20:25:53
If we are going to sell Suarez hope it doesn't turn into a an annoying all summer long saga. Make a quick sale and smartly reinvest push for a worthy replacement like Jackson Martinez and spend the rest on a quality young left back and a box to box like capoue.

01 Jun 2013 20:20:05
Our new boy aspas is tearing espanyol apart tonight. Watching the game on first row sports check it out, he looks the real deal, great assist to set up the opening goal!

01 Jun 2013 20:11:19
Hi eds I've heard that luis muriel could be a possible replacement should suarez leave which is looking ominous to say the least. Do you think that is achievable, I realise he has work permit issues but could an agreement be reached?

Ian the red {Ed002's Note - See previous answers.}

01 Jun 2013 19:59:03
Higuain has confirmed that he wants to leave Real Madrid this summer. he's the 2nd favourite when I last looked on the bookies to come to Liverpool. Maybe part of a money player deal for Suarez?

Im just speculating obviously, only BR and the club know who there getting and as a FAN I will be supporting the club and its decisions.

+ ED`s i'm officially addicted to your bloody website haha. Great job guys love the effort your putting in.

Robbie

01 Jun 2013 19:41:11
Any known interest from Liverpool in Nicola Sansone from Parma?
Ronan Red {Ed002's Note - No.}

01 Jun 2013 19:53:15
no mstter how suarez puts it he will be wrong, some said we would understand if he wanted to play C/L football that's why he wants to leave, there in meaning our club won't get it anytime soon or by the time his contract ends so by going to a better club he will get to play it there, so these fans are happy with a player saying our club is not good enough and it ok for his to say it, but no he has come out and said he loves the club and the fans, but can't take all the over the top bad publicity and the way the F. A have treated him, he is no saint and when rooney was carrying on fergie said he would not be the same player if you took that streak out of him, but back to his interview, he also said the players and the manager know all this and how he feels and its not for the money, so for me he doesn't want to leave because the club is not in the champions league or the fans ( he would if he read some of the posts on here ) but because the press are always giving him bad press, ffs the man justs wants to play and get the same treatment all the other players get is that asking too much, and for me the club should have done more to protect him, any replys would be greatly looked at

mickey b

01 Jun 2013 19:39:59
We're do people get downing 10 mil from think before you type please.

Ok then 8. 5 pfft

01 Jun 2013 19:29:19
Eds apparently Lucas Ocampos could be surplus at Monaco. Well worth a punt in my opinion.

Could you see us making any contact?

Jonesred {Ed002's Note - None whatsoever.}

01 Jun 2013 19:20:01
Any intrest in bastian schweinsteiger and arjen robben from the suarez money?

Ha ha ha I nearly checked on what I was eating! Comedy post of the year that one

Neuer and bastien :)

01 Jun 2013 19:03:11
Any chance of Alejandro Gomez or mauricio Isla? Cheers mate. {Ed002's Note - There has been no recent interest in Isla and Gomez would likely not get a work permit.}

01 Jun 2013 18:48:11
What a forward line real will have, you going to have ronaldo not passing and trying it all on his own and Suarez not passing and trying it all on his own. they will end up hating each other, luis will be forced out the club. Good luck Suarez

Good lord everyone's jumping on the I hate Luis Suarez bandwagon. I'm actually really looking forward to seeing if Suarez is really world class quality. We know he can put a team on his back and tear up any opposition but let's see if he makes it at real where a lot of stars don't.

Exactly he needs to think about where he goes or stays. Real is a team of individuals. Has been since Del Bosque got outed. Barca is the only team he should go to in Spain.

Listen I love Suarez and us Liverpool fans know our stuff and these players should respect that. We've been there and done it loads.

The grass ain't always greener as a number of players have found out. Yet why not try new experiences. Though on this occasion Luis lad give it one more year and then make a choice. Real Madrid is not right for you.

Er, when at any time in that post did I say I hate luis?

Why are we wasting time on Suarez as he has made it clear that he does not want to stay. let's move on as he is just a brief and unimportant part of our history. Great player but a complete liability at the same time. Remember club is bigger than any individual. We all seem to be forgetting this!

As for Suarez keep your mouth closed and don't embarrass all those that have supported you. Go to Real and see what loyal supporters they Are when you start thinking you are bigger than the club. I thought Suarez had respect for Liverpool. Let us not kid ourselves he is deluded and self obsessed.
Leamington Red

Your right sorry bout that I just read teapots post under yours that's why.

01 Jun 2013 18:42:56
you all do realise that when we lose suarez we have not took any steps forward since br took over, infact we will have gone back a massive step. believe what you will but we were better with him and he got us atleast 15 points on his own. can't believe he has betrayed us and I still think he knew exactly what he was doing with the bite incident to orchestrate a move out. so disrespectful to us, wish ivanovic had knocked him out cold infront of the kop

01 Jun 2013 18:29:48
hey edds
did Liverpool or any other club look at young Erick Torres playing at Guadalajara. he's got nice pace great foot work skillful great positional awareness and a great shot on goal. at just 20 still young and good career ahead of him, would see Liverpool interested? {Ed002's Note - I can't help with this, sorry.}

01 Jun 2013 18:12:25
Afternoon/Ed's,
Ok so we've had a day to soak up the impending frenzy surrounding Luis.

I'm personally of the opinion yes disapointed in his interview yet again whist away from the club! I adore the player, apparently around the training ground is also a nice guy but he has showed a poor side to him that we all tried tiresly to defend.
It's either he is badly advised or just plain stupid? not sure which because from a player if this was true would he of not been better just keeping quiet and letting Madrid take the flack because i'm sure Liverpool would of accepted 50+ anyway in truth so he would'nt of had to publicy try and force it. I agree with Liverpool's "quick" statement on this because far to many times we've had some inept joker conducting the PR side of things, maybe Hogan has had some input into this?
Liverpool this way keep his price up. we've got to look at it the way Utd deal with problems a. ka Rooney last year Spurs the year before with Modric. hard ball at least with these clubs! Madrid should'nt dictate what they'll pay if they are privately resigned to letting him go! set a price at 60 or nothing and let Suarez know this also.
On the point of his genius we'll miss it but having seen us cope without him I think we thrive more not having a focal point because to often for all his brilliance he wound me up something chronic trying to do stupid things and losing it 10yards inside our own half. I personally think we move the ball quicker and more precise runners getting involved! Henderson will come again next season as will sterling suso, sturridge and coutinho, I also don't mind Allen and think he'll adapt better with a more confident side and obviously better quality players around him. Shelvey for all his potential has to much swagger and not enough drive to suceed here so get him of the wages along with skrtel carroll downing pacheo spearing coates. this will easily generate 30 million with a further 20m given by the owners we would be in a pretty strong financial war chest given Rodgers can get his hands on a 3rd of it.
Cheers,
Prendergel

The best thing to do is sell him.

Clearly, he wants to leave, he says, his team mates know.


I noticed something the last time Suarez played at Anfield he never touched the sign on the way to the pitch.

Benteke would cost 50% of his transfer fee.

01 Jun 2013 17:58:24
Worry about Suarez replacements when he hands in a transfer request

It should be Jackson Martinez that dude is unreal

01 Jun 2013 17:25:51
Hi fellow reds, with suarez's departure looking more and more inevitable, do you see Sturridge stepping up to be the main man? I believe he can, as long as he keeps his form up he's fantastic at his best. Him and coutinho look to thrive of each other when playing together, I think they can both only get better. What do you think?

I think he will. He will possibly be our best striker and our most experienced also (strange saying that seeing as though he arrived in January). I think he has a determination in him to stand up and be noticed and be the main man. He will thrive without Suarez IMO. We will still need to reinforce the forward positions significantly though when Suarez goes.

MIKEY

Sturridge and Coutinho are definite starters in our most advanced four starting positions. The Suarez money would pay or the other two in my opinion.

Not consistent enough I find him to be better away from home when teams don't sit back as much we defo need another goalscorer but who can also play that deeper role can diamao play numerous roles ed i'd love some goalscoring am slash wingers eriksen and mertens would be perfect but with us signing the two from spain I could see only one being bought imagine the attacking options we would have sturridge alberto coutinho
aspas diamao eriksen/mertens sterling borini

01 Jun 2013 19:18:19
ermm no, sturridge isn't a patch on suarez, sturridge isn't even in the best 20 players in the league whereas suarez was probs in the best 3. in my opinion sturridge is very over rated and if he played for someone else we would call him average.

If it happens I would play coutinho in the middle and buy a quality winger but we need a plan b with out suarez like not so much a big man I would rather a striker who gets most goals from the six yard box

I would say yes, hpwever Sturridge seems to have two modes. one where is is trying to prove himself, is energetic, explosive, clinical. the other mode he is wasteful, dazed and not "on the ball".

Aspas and Borini will hopefully keep him on his toes but in order to become truly devastating in attack we will need an additional forward (inside or centre) that is consistently clincal when given the opportunities.

01 Jun 2013 22:16:43
Sturridge overrated? I have never ever read anyone overrate the poor lad! All he gets is stick and fickle BS like this even though he has 11 goals and 5 assists in 15 games, less than 15 full games. Sturridge average? Iam not even going to degnify that BS with a respone! Tell me are you even a Liverpool supporter? Have you even watched sturridge play for us? Impossible! Average my arse! If sturridge is average then so is every footballer on the planet and there is no point in signing anybody if the fastest striker in Liverpool history to get 10 goals is average! Man $o*d off

01 Jun 2013 17:08:16
Heard a rumour that Daniel Agger is going to be appointed vice captain next year. I presume that's if Reina leaves. Perfect person for the job I think, loves the club and even has YNWA tattooed on his knuckles! Was wondering if the eds or anyone else heard this?

Thanks {Ed052's Note - I think Agger is a good shout. I'd prefere Lucas hut I think it eill be him or Reina}

I think Lucas would be perfect aswell! Especially after what he's been through, shown great character! I think Agger seems likemore of an organiser though, just my opinion however.

Lucas or agger yes. 2 players who deserve it for all they have put in over the years. Agger seems the most vocal to me and I believe defenders make great captains so he would get the nod for me.

MIKEY

Lucas? Done well to come back from critisicm in the past but far from captain material. Never vocal on the pitch, doesn't have it in him to be a driving force of the team either.

01 Jun 2013 23:31:22
The Dagger no doubt

Peace

01 Jun 2013 17:05:41
The search function won't seem to work for me, but do you think Reina will definitely leave? {Ed052's Note - not anymore as Barca probably dont want him anymore}

01 Jun 2013 17:02:15
Don't blame Suarez for leaving but he played it so wrong. He should have said straight up that he wanted to go to club where he would play champions league football and be in a title challenge most seasons, something that we at the moment cannot do. If this is what he had said then although we would have been upset we would have accepted it and felt it was inevitable. We would have still liked him and there would not be all this hype.
Will

Agree completely

He should have said straight up that he wanted to go to club where he would play champions league football.

==========================

Then his value would've dropped and would've caused uncertainty within the other players in the club and those that we might want to sign.
Suarez leaving may have bad trickle effect and few others may decide time is up.

Roy

Suarez is an person. I warned you all in April already. He planned this whole thing.

It would have been exactly the same.
The hype, the panic, the criticism. It would have all been there!

Red Lee

01 Jun 2013 17:00:05
Not really a rumour more an observation, I believe Suarez never played for Ajax again after the biting incident in holland which he received a 7 game ban and looks like his last game for Liverpool will be him biting another opponent. Do you think it was premeditated to orchestrate his move out of the club?

Just find it very strange that the last game he played for Ajax and Liverpool he bites an opponent!!

Would love to hear thoughts on this?

Nevaroo

Pure coincidence.

There is other easier ways to engineer a move out. how about simply saying I want out.

Roy

He played in a 2-0 champions league win against milan in the san siro as the ban was a domestic suspension. I think the game was meaningless for both sides by that stage.

Delboy

That is an absolutely ridiculous conspiracy.

I thought something similar, but to do with how he dealt with the incident. All the choices were Luis' (with some advice I assume, probably professional), yet he said that it wasn't worthy of more than a 3 game ban (the FA had proposed otherwise).

I just think that the club was taking it quite seriously in quickly sending out a statement and the player should have too. It would have been better to work with the FA as much as possible, not contesting the ban, so he'd receive as little punishment as possible. Surely someone must have told him this?

But he contested it, and this could have been a way to make the ban long (er) so he wouldn't be able to play some of the start of next season.

The actual bite (which as you say could have been planned), a lengthy ban and his excuse of too much bad press coverage could be enough for him to be allowed a transfer away whilst maintaining the image of his love for LFC to the fans.

A carefully engineered exit?
Or conspiracy nut.

B101

That's what a few people said after he did it. most people including me said even Suarez wouldn't be stupid enough to bite someone on purpose in order to get transfered.
But then he makes these comments to radio stations and it makes you wonder.
I really hope he is sold now, Liverpool fans should know that LFC should be above all that rubbish, Suarez made kenny look an absolute mug, made us all look like mugs and is lying to us all now saying it's the medias fault he's leaving. He can't read English good enough to read the daily paper so he's chatting s*** yet again.
If someone offered us all top 4 next year with suarez or 5th without Suarez I would hope most would pick the latter because we are better than that.

MIKEY

His version of a transfer request.

01 Jun 2013 16:43:38
Hey guys and eds its been a long time i've posted marcus from trinidad here. I came on just to post I know some of you are saddened by luis suarez departure but I look at the positives of it. He is half genius/ half crazy so in regards to his departure I am sad but ed I have to totally agree with your article you are spot on mate.

with his ON FIELD play is sometimes miraculous see Newcastle and Zenit but sometimes rather makes bad decisions see first Reading game we only won 1-0 great assist but terrible decisions throughout slows our fluidity.

his OFF FIELD presence is what we know it I rather just not make any more out of it. Although I must say you must be amazing at PR to survive the english media hi there roberto martinez!

lastly on this suarez saga I wish we could get top dollar for this world class crazy forward. 50 million at least I hope we have someone like daniel levy to hold out for big funds.

delighted at our quick summer additions toure, luis, and aspas look good. more importantly the EARLY business is key. I personally think that we should make an agreement with whomever wants luis suarez do our transfer business first and then sell him. it would help us build and it would allow us time not to be held ransom for players who are not good quality.

i know this is a long post but I haven't posted in a while eds I was wondering what are your feelings on our defensive side of things. I think we need a midfield enforcer, man of steel to destroy like mascherano. i've seen a bit of etienne capoue tell me what you think of him eds. take care hope all is well everyone and look forward to an amazing transfer windown and next season.

ynwa marcus {Ed002's Note - Capoue is not a player Liverpool has shown interest in.}

01 Jun 2013 16:39:49
Ahoy - lots of people saying that not one player is bigger than the club.

Given that Peter Crouch is 6"8 and even he wasn't bigger than the club, it must be colossal (as D Sturridge stated in January).

BOILED ONIONS

He actually said ''humungous'' lol

Neil Ruddock was as big as a house by the time he left.

Richards

31 May 2013 23:40:46
Ed, any truth that we are about to sign Alex Pearce?

Thanks

According to the Liverpool echo no, a photo was taken with pearce and ian ayre but by all accounts people are putting 2&2 together and getting 10.

Apparently they get together every week for a quiz night at the Dog & Duck. Anyone reading too much into Liverpool's chief executive meeting a player our manager gave the captaincy to at Reading and who is a free agent playing in a position where we are light is really silly. Pure mischief making.

01 Jun 2013 16:25:39
i know there is a lot of talk about muriel as suarez replacement but do we have any chance of getting him? {Ed002's Note - Try the search engine.}

01 Jun 2013 15:58:34
I understand why Suarez wants to go who blames him all I can say is sell him and move on good luck Suarez and good look to lfc next season spend the money good and eds great site

01 Jun 2013 15:57:18
as gutted as I would be suarez needs to move on. we don't need these distractions, worst if it exploded last week in august, then we are stuck and with suarez anything is possible.
look at tevez at man city.
rooney and man u, 18 months ago 60 million but they gave in to rooneys demands and put up with his tantrums, now lucky to get 25 million.
as I said I will be gutted, with defence needing a make over, now a team built around suarez, loosing suarez will set us back, no doubt.
hope br does the business in transfer market.

B O H

01 Jun 2013 12:41:55
Dear eds is the interest in atsu real and do you think that we have a chance of getting him. The main issue appears to be spurs who don't seem to have any scouts of their own. {Ed002's Note - Try the search engine.}

01 Jun 2013 15:35:33
How are we Ed's? busy?

I would am happy now for suarez to leave after the way he has acted towards us fans and the club. BR is such a nice bloke and he has turned his back on him.

I think we have 2 great players in coutinho and sturridge and it shows the last couple of games we can still make chances without Luis but the fact is Luis probably missed more than he scored.

I would love for us to sign Erikson. The way he plays with the ball at his feet is awesome. I would also love a great winger to replace downing such as navas or sanchez.

I am happy for us to sign relativly unknown players but sometimes hearing a big name has signed can help get the fans behind the club and team again.

So for me, erikson is my number 1 preference!

Thoughts please?

H Red

I don't think it about a big name signing (s) as such. certainly if the transfer is reinvested we could gain some real quality throughout the team. Erickson is a good shout. Sanchez (howevere possible) would improve the first team without doubt and like Higuain could be available at a (relatively) reasonable price like VDV, Sneijder, Ibra when they were no longer wanted.

Wishful thinking perhaps but who knows. World Cup year. If I was a player I'd want to play regularly.

Richards

01 Jun 2013 15:17:24
I think Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang would be a good replacement for suarez thoughts?

Son Heung-Min.

I think he will be a great signing he is quick, has got and good shot on him and he is still very young

Benteke

I think this will evolve our team, in an attacking sense.

Suarez I think he was going to be sold if anyone was going to offer 40million, he brings a lot of bad press with all his good play.

I think Sturidge deserves a chance to be the main man, we should ofcourse replace Suarez but with a player who will play our system. I think Rodgers will surprise a few people with some signings. I wonder who we will attract, but we need to remember that if we are offering a vision worthy of a player, that player will come. Ofcourse, we aren't currently offering champions league football, for the time been. But, Suarez will soon realize, he is considered great because he plays for Liverpool, not the other way around, are forwards who force moves away from our club doomed to fail?NO, are they ever considered as good?NO.

If I could pick one player itd be Benteke. He is a monster with clear ambition, proven in the league.

BKP

One season wonder won't be as good next year Benteke I mean

01 Jun 2013 14:50:45
hi eds
have we shown any interest inn javier hernandez {Ed002's Note - No.}

Would be perfect for us, but they would never sell him to us.

01 Jun 2013 14:47:16
Eds do you foresee some shock signings this summer? (Not just Liverpool related) or do you know of any big deals close to completion in involving the epl? {Ed002's Note - I have no idea what would shock you.}

A naked pic of you Ed002 would do! :0 {Ed002's Note - That'll work.}

01 Jun 2013 14:23:00
hi eds great work many people don't understand the amount of work u put into tis site. I just want to say to all of my fellow kopites tat losing suarez is a great loss in one aspect but it is also a blessin in disguise please don't get me wrong he is world class but he creates lots of headlines off the field than what he does on the field
cos during his 2 and a half year stint he was banned for a total of 20 matches which is too much for a striker and also I think we can get rid of a player who has destroyed the reputation of this great club in public which has stood by him in his tough times and I also see
tat the amount of money we can get from his sales we can buy potentially two good players such as muriel, lamela, or even matias suarez who is close to that of luis suarez playin style wit lots of flair but he has got injured why not I think this guy iis a gem and underrated or else may be persuade rm to give money + higuain which is a good buy according to me
just thougth of postin it so thanks eds for your services
appreciate your reply always
by
kopite {Ed052's Note - thanks for the kind comments.}

01 Jun 2013 14:21:42
If saurez wants out then that's fine by me.

I'm not going to call him like other fans are because he's been a pleasure to watch over the years and gave his all in majority of games.

So let him go I just hope we get 50mil for him, if cavani and falcao or going for so much then saurez is easy worth the same.

Get erikson and Papadopoulos and we could still have 15mil left.

LAVERS

01 Jun 2013 12:22:13
Hi Ed001. just reading back through few posts and one of your answers to query was Yes for Kolo Toure being 1st choice centre half next season.

I would have no complaints with that at all but do you feel if a likes of a Papadopolous, Botia etc came in this window would therefore push Kolo to being a backup. a goodback up may I add. as I think if Papa were to come. the guy is ready for starting 11 position?

Thanks a mill

Mikey LFC {Ed052's Note - I think it was me who said that mate. I think one more CB will come in, and then the best 2 out of the two new signings and Agger will play. We need 3 top class, quality and competitive CB's to do well}

Ah no bother Ed052, thanks for the reply and totally agree
Mikey LFC

01 Jun 2013 14:10:50
A lot of panic on here recently.
The way I see it is:

The defence needed an overhaul this summer. This has been known by all for ages so there is obviously a plan in place to get that sorted and bring in the right players. Toure is as good as done so that leaves one/two defenders to go. Reina looks to be staying so that's one less worry.

The Suarez saga has been going on a lot longer than the biting incident, as far back as last summer at least. So again a plan will be in place to get decent money for him and replace him with I would guess two decent forwards. Suarez going could very much be a blessing in disguise anyway if his replacements are good enough. 2 good players will often be better than one great player. Right now if you want to beat Liverpool you just have to keep Suarez quiet (sorry gerrard, coutinho and sturridge bit harsh) but stick 2 good up and coming forwards in the mix with gerrard, coutinho and sturridge then we look like a better team.

Just my opinion anyway. Feel free to comment.

MIKEY

01 Jun 2013 14:09:08
A lot of sources linking us to Zouma, do we have any interest in him?. Agger and Zouma would be a dream partnership at the heart of our defence {Ed052's Note - No. Information yesterday suggested a move to Anzhi}

01 Jun 2013 13:53:42
Heard a rumour that suarez is dying to get his teeth into the transfer market!

Thank you, comedy genius.

01 Jun 2013 13:50:00
Hi Eds, what about Belhanda? I read lately, that he would like to go to Premier League, and what's latest on Ben arfa? {Ed052's Note - No interest at present, and too risky, injury prone, expensive and a dip in form}

01 Jun 2013 13:47:12
Ed 001 or Ed0052 would you agree with me that I would like to see Liverpool sign a top class centre hack that is a leader. Last year anyone could see our defense was the main issue needing addressed and especially with tue retirement of carragher. I feel that with the suarez saga, we are becoming distracted in the forward line while in my opinion we should he scouting a real quailty CB. Toure was signed to add cover and squad depth but edds, who would you like Liverpool to sign as a CB? Thanks {Ed052's Note - I think Toure will give us a lot of leadership and experience at the back, which Carragher brought back into the starting line up when Skrtel was dropped. I think that Botia may be an option. Papa is a good player, but expensive and injury prone. I would be happy with Botia as reserve to Agger and Toure, with Kelly and Wisdom providing cover and pressure to the starting pair}

Why Botia ed? He has played only in around 20 games this season being injured one month. {Ed052's Note - he has just been mentioned as a good player and possibly available}

01 Jun 2013 13:44:11
Hi Eds, obviously lots of names being linked to us at the moment, a couple more have cropped up today, Thomas Rogne, Celtic centre back and Gerard Deulofeu Barca attacking youngster. Any idea if there's any genuine interest and opinions as to are they any good? Thanks. {Ed052's Note - The Celtic guy I would hugely doubt. The Barca striker has been linked before, and I believe we have watched him before, but he may be sold to raise funds. However, I don't know of any lingering interest in him from us}

01 Jun 2013 13:43:39
Eds, do you think that if Suarez leaves, he will be given a good send off? Thanks in advance. {Ed052's Note - From who? If he leaves this summer, we wont have another match with him. The club will of course issue a statement wishing him the best of luck, as they do with all players who leave}

01 Jun 2013 12:40:21
Ed do you think Sanchez would consider LFC if we were to go for him as a Suarez replacement? and is there much intrest in him from other clubs?. Cheers {Ed052's Note - There is interest from Italy. I'm sure he would consider us yes, especially if he was the main man}

01 Jun 2013 12:37:43
Hi Eds, do you think this alonso plus cash will happen or is it too early to say? {Ed052's Note - I don't think that would happen, Alonso probably wont be leaving, so he wouldn't be offered to us, and we aren't that desperate for a CM}

01 Jun 2013 12:25:31
Eds with regards to the Aspas transfer and its likelihood of going through is it in Liverpools best interest if Celta stay up or get relegated tonight? Also with the fact that Rodgers prefers to play with only one main striker if/when Suarez leaves I don't think we need another striker to lead the line as such as we already have Sturridge and Borini as cover with Coutinho and hopefully Aspas either side therefore surely it would make more sense to go all out for a playmaker like Eriksen to provide the extra creativity required in Suarez's absence? And perhaps another player who can cover wide right?
G {Ed052's Note - It makes no difference if Celta Vigo stay up or go down, the deal has been done. If Suarez goes, I think we will sign a wide striker player atleast, perhaps along with a winger}

Which other deals have also been done? {Ed052's Note - A fee for Alberto and a pre-contract for Toure}

No chance of Jackson Martinez, W. Bony or Burak Yilmaz then Ed052? Real quality prolific strikers who may be available! {Ed052's Note - I don't think any of those three will be options, or will be considered}

Ok cool Ed052 thanks for the reply your time is always appreciated.

01 Jun 2013 13:27:40
Eds fellow reds, when Luis goes is it worth spending £10million on remy from QPR. {Ed052's Note - No way. There's a reason he went to QPR in the first place. 5 goals at 100k a week doesn't change anything}

Ed for me if Suarez goes the 2 most realistic targets who would come to us and would be realisitic are Rodrigo (Benfica) and Muriel for around 20 milliom each.
I know they might not be Suarez like world beaters yet but they surely can become like that in a couple of years.
And if we get a bit more than 40 million pounds from the Suarez sale we should look at a quality CM to replace Shelvey. I would really like James McCarthy.
Really hope we don't let RM bully us over Suarez and hold out for 40+ million pounds and do not give in for some s*** player exchange deal.
What do you reckon Ed? {Ed052's Note - I think, that's not that unrealistic. They are possible signings, so that has to make it realistic I guess!!}

Thanks for the reply Ed.
Really hope LFC just once go for the players I have mentioned. I can almost guarentee that even if those 2 left after 2-3 years we will make a profit of atleast 10 million on each they are that good. {Ed052's Note - No problem.}

01 Jun 2013 14:37:38
If they become like suarez in couple of years then they will be snaped by big clubs, I am confident that if coutinho continues his form and consistancy for 2 years then he will be snaped and again will be in same situation after investing so much time, this is the samething what happend at arsenal who are a top4 club with one of the best/respected manager in world football!

Wenger said its imppossible to survive when teams like city or chelsea or barca or madrid etc just come and pick your players whenever they want, and you find yourself in same situation after investing so much time and working hard on them to reach their pontential!

Calm down no matter what if real madrid or barcelona come in for a player then that player will be interested.
derryred

Got to say Suarez would be signing for the wrong team if he went to Real Madrid. Barca should be the only option he should think about. Other than that stay put. There a good things coming our way and he will want to be a part of it.

Fair play rules will help clubs like ours so relax {Ed002's Note - No.}

01 Jun 2013 13:21:05
Interest in David Villa is real. Rodgers is very much an admirer and 'always wanted to work with him'

Available for £12m so yo never know should we actually lose Suarez

01 Jun 2013 13:03:05
I have to be honest Ed052, your my personally favourite but fail to answer me and you will slide down the list! : ( only kidding of course

You say you wouldn't keep Johnson. just wondered who you would like to see that you think is possibility, either to buy or someone you rate highly who we all ready have?

Also, should we keep Shelvey IYO?

Id love to know your strarting 11 choice also out of players we have and could have included but realise this is probably a step too far {Ed052's Note - Im glad Im your favourite!! I don't see Johnson leaving, there is no interest in him and he is on high wages. A replacement would be Kelly and McClaughlin.(sp). I would get rid of Shelvey tbh, his work rate isn't good enough and he gives away too many fouls/is actually dangerous in the tackle. People say his situation is like Hendo, but it isn't, with Hendo, he still worked his socks off. Shelvey doesn't, and we know we will make a profit by selling him now, another year on the bench and we would get very little for him}

Ed052, Fully agree on Shelvey, I've never rated him myself for just the same reasons. Not enough skill to play as a CAM and lacks the workrate and discipline to play deeper. In regards to RB, I still think that Kelly's best position is at CB but an upgrade on Johnson would be nice (but unlikely with no interest and so many other needs). can't wait for McLaughlin to be given his chance in a year or two. Do you see him getting any 1st team action this year? {Ed052's Note - the RB should get a game, but he does have 2 players infront of him}

Thanks again Ed052. you maintinaed your stutus at the top of the list!

01 Jun 2013 13:09:54
In all honesty I think you guys are predicting way too high what you will get for Suarez, forget about what other people have been sold for recently (carrol, Torres) I would be veryuch surprised if he is sold for more than 30million.

Its bad business just to make a 7 mill profit on the best player in d lge at 26 and at his peak. do u think its too far down the line edd 4 suarez to make a grovelling apology (not that I care). seems to be something he would do. he's always offending one way r another and always apologising,
5 gold stars {Ed052's Note - If Suarez does stay, he wont be making any apologies, especially not publically}

01 Jun 2013 13:50:19
If real could pay 80m for ronaldo

65M for kaka

38M for benzema

25-30m for contrao (spelling)

Wanted neymar for 60M and Aguero etc, then why not for Suarez who is miles better then any player in that list except ronaldo!

At the time, Kaka was one of the worlds best players, and far better than Suarez is now. And Aguero and Benzema were, and arguably still are better than Suarez.

Also, wasn't Kaka's fee more around 56m?

Ted

01 Jun 2013 12:22:39
Eds please reply

Do you se suarez leaving

And do you see us getting Luis Muriel


Please reply because the search function won't work because I am on holiday {Ed052's Note - Yes and he may be a possibility, its far too early to say, Suarez hasn't even gone yet!}

01 Jun 2013 12:18:17
Just out curiosity! Who thinks we should keep johnson? {Ed052's Note - Not me}

If we weren't revamping a huge portion of our defense already this year I'd listen to offers.

Would say sell him, but think the team will be changing enuff for now. Maybe in jan window

He has his moments but I just don't think he's all that great throughout a season. I'd sell personally.

Keep him.

Not me but don't want to change to much to soon need some stability

Really. I think if we find the ideal right winger (one who doesn't mind getting back) they would be some force. I know he's expensive but he good for this system imo

Yeah too much change in defence this year already.
Maybe next summer, all depends if someone comes in for him though.
If a good offer was made this summer I would say cash in.

MIKEY

Has 2 years on his contract so we'll either have to offer an extension or accept he'll leave for very little next year or on a free the following year. If we think that's cool and his replacement will come from within then there are no dramas.

01 Jun 2013 12:17:43
Well lads, I suppose its hard what to make of the situation with Luis.

Yes the guy is a football genius, his aggresiveness to win and never say die attitude on top of his footballing ability i. e. free kick vs Zenit springs to mind. When he had to do it and score to give us hope and a chance. HE SCORES. that's what makes him World Class.

He carried the team for first part of the season and proves he is goalscorer and creates chance after chance.

Its upsetting as a fan because with the all the brilliance brought controversy as we have seen. Our club was brought down and its hard to take but as LFC fans we still support our players through the bad and the good.
Every time Luis is away with Uruguay, I think he feels he can speak kind of openly and because of this the world wide media jump on this.

But to me what's really interesting is that I watched an old clip from Trans World Sport this morning from when he was with Ajax and he stated his dream was to play in Spain with Barca or Madrid and that one day he will play there. He is now 26 and if he were to stay at Liverpool until his contract expires he would leave in his late 20s and maybe such a move would not develop. So along with Evra, Ivanovic English Media who have hounded him and this he thinks is the perfect escape.
But then again I know this time he has basically stated he thinks a move is best but last time this happened on international duty he came back and stated he was staying so who knows.

I am absolutely gutted if he does but look. life goes on. On the other side I think our play is hindered as a team when Luis plays because he wants to be the main man and who would argue with that but I think it may damage other players confidence around him for not getting recognition i. e. wide player beating two men to set Luis up to score. We have seen it since he got banned the more fluidity in the team without the genius. We play better as a team and with few more astute additions I believe we could shock few people next season.

I for one will be glad if he stays or not too dissappointed if he goes because we will recoup double for what we paid for him and it this happens I would like to see brendan buying 2 top drawer players for where Brendan thinks are needed.

Whatever happens I hope its concluded swiftly but I have just this feeling it will be like Modricesque saga.

Trust in Brendan

YNWA

Mikey LFC

It is the dream of every Latin player to play for Real or Barca.

We should realize this and accept it before signing any such player, and while they are at the club.

Not a big deal, as long as we get paid a large transfer fee.

Players come and go.

01 Jun 2013 12:12:08
Our superhero turns out not so super after all!

Depressing yes, but this is what's happening and Liverpool FC are bigger, better and greater than any player, any where. Suarez might end up staying despite all the hullballoo, so let's not slag him too much. Has his head been turned? Is it money? Is it really the press in UK? Didn't he say 'the criticism motivates' him?
It's all depressing BUT if a player wants to go, then we might as well sell for the best price, and pronto!
Keegan left, Dalglish arrived, Torres left, Suarez arrived. There will be other heroes. I think Liverpool fans NEED to see who they are dealing with and whether he would've wanted to leave whatever the outcome of his 'bite' and press etc etc.
To be honest, it's all a bit tiring. people go on about his 30 goals, out of chances made by teammates who ran their guts for the team. With £50M we can get 2 high quality players who won't miss as many chances as Suarez did or does.
My point: It's not all doom and gloom whatever happens. It's not one step forward, two back. It is not! We will challenge next year despite what the Chelsea supporter at talksh-te was arguing with Quinee about! What a Walley!

You're. absolutely bang on the money for me. good players come and go, personally I think BR is making a good TEAM so I Wont pay attention until the seasons undeway with how big a name we replace anybody with

01 Jun 2013 11:57:42
So, if we sell a player in decline, on his last year of contract and not tottaly match fit for £50 mil (Torres)
Shouldn't Suarez; a player in peak form and fitness aswell as having a long contract be sold for more.

If we going to sell him, let's break the record (£50+mil)

I think if we could get 50 we should snap it up given that he has been banned so much and he has as good as said he wants out.

Cudge

01 Jun 2013 11:52:41
Can anybody tell me if they remember a player who as previously played for lfc, made comments about wanting to leave the club to the press ect and we've refused to sell? I crnt remember one. were not a club that keeps players that dnt wnt to play for us. or am I wrong?

01 Jun 2013 11:34:34
Just a piece for people worrying about how big an overhaul we are doing.

Basically, we are looking to offload 6 7 8 players, and bring in replacements of a better standard. To me this doesn't worry me, as, our current crop are only as good as 7th in the league. For example, some of our players are never good enough to win the league. We need to not look at the players with blinkers.
"agger is one of the best defenders in England" is he? he's playing in a team that's only coming 7th each year, do you see the point i'm getting at? We can't be bias, can't hold affections for players, the table never lies, especially 4 years running. if some ones not good enough, they're not needed. Every player should be looked at, and see if we can improve that position, and if there's a better option out there, bring them in. (including suarez)
I would also add, we don't need to replace every single player that leaves, I believe we need quality over quantity this season, as we only have the English games, no European football to warrant a huge squad.

Weve got 6 places in the league to gain in terms of improvement. Are we improving player wise? Carra-Kolo, that's improvement. seeing as no more out goings have happened or players brought in, for certain. ill leave it there.

I understand where your coming from to a degree but you have to remember some of our players would struggle in a wigan/reading team so we have the likes of agger to thank for us being that far up the table

Cudge

Oh and don't get me wrong I am happy with kolo signing but if it wasnt for carra coming back into the team we would've been lucky to finish in the top half of the league

Cudge

01 Jun 2013 11:26:35
Hi Ed, s and Reds
Does anyone think that by selling Suarez, it could move LFC foward 12 months. what I mean if we get 40m or more for Luis, then we could reinvest that amount in to the team and fingers crossed make us stronger for a go at the top4 spot we all want. let's not forget that we support the team and not the player. regarding new players we should buy them to fit into the system that we play and this will make us stronger. keep the faith all and let's get excited for the new season.
thanks for all the hard work that the Ed, s do on here, especially Ed002's humour
LEP72

01 Jun 2013 11:19:12
Good morning eds, The topic I would like to start is When luis suarez is sold and I think its very soon, How do we replace him? With all the money going on a single player or on two or possibly three players let's say we get 45-55 million for him. anyone got a player or players in mind.

gee man {Ed052's Note - I think the money will go on two players, as I expect us to get money and a player, if Im honest}

Answered by my favourite ed thanks.

gee man

01 Jun 2013 10:50:54
Ed - can you just explain the following to the fans please

1. This isn't a football manager game.
2. Clubs can't just demand players as part-exchange without reference to those players wishes and their agents.
3. A buying club is likely to offer a squad player as part exchange, not a first teamer.
4. Most transfers conducted involve the vast majority of the transfer fee being paid in installments over years. If Real want Bale and Suarez, they will pay over 3 years. Not hand over cheques for £60 million and £40 million. This is why Real could afford both players now.
5. Suarez wants to leave. This will drive the price down. Not up. Even if several teams bid for him. This would just allow LS to pick a team.
6. Marquee players want to play in the CL, not join LFC this summer.
7. Players dictate transfers nowadays. Not clubs. And certainly not football fans.

Thanks

Might help clarify matters

I don't believe it!

01 Jun 2013 10:59:31
Hi eds,

If Suarez wants to leave Liverpool for Real Madrid could we swap him for di maria and varane plus 6m? {Ed052's Note - No and no. Di Maria almost certainly wouldn't come. And people keep saying Varane is one of the best CB's in Europe, hence, why would they give him to us? It wont happen]

01 Jun 2013 10:53:24
My take on the whole Suarez saga.

While I personally think he is absolutely world class and rather unique and would grace any team in the world a strange part of me is almost looking forward to him leaving.

I am not being fickle at all. I just think when you take into account he is missing 6 games of the season (i think?) and is for sure likely to be provoked now by many teams and players and even more for sure will react this could be a blessing in disguise.

Also he can be very selvish on the ball and does always seem to moan when the ball is not passed to him and personally I think there are a lot of players that would be bullied by that sort of player and mentality.

Like I said he is a lethal talent but sometimes that mean players always pick the more predictable pass to him and may exclude other players in better positions or that will not complain so angrily when they don't get the ball

I may be wrong but if we see him go (which is likely I should think) it will be interesting to see how many games he misses due to his antics over a season with another team.

Do you share this opinion at all Eds or think i'm going mad?

Gareth {Ed052's Note - I do Gareth, you mention many things that I mentioned on my article}

I think you talking a lot of sense there Gareth. It really will depend on who we buy to replace him I suppose the prove will be in the pudding. Very sad that it has come to this. I hope we reinvest the money more wisely this time.

gee man

Agree. Only thing is? how many games do other forward players miss through injury? Sturridge, Borini to name but two.
Can't ever remember Suarez missing a game through injury as he's as tough as teak as well all his other attributes.
If Suarez stays? It's my bet that he will even after missing the first 6 games be fit and available for more games than virtually any other Liverpool player.

I missed your article Ed 52 but shall seek it out now. Thanks for response though. glad i'm not going mad!
Gareth {Ed052's Note - For the article, either go to the article page, or search Suarez Saga}

01 Jun 2013 10:39:11
morning eds. just wondering if it was likely that barcelona would loan us luis alberto should they activate their option to buy? {Ed002's Note - I have absolutely no idea.}

They've missed the activation date in the clause to buy him. I believe it expired yesterday, which, according to mr balange meant he's very very likely to now move to Liverpool.

01 Jun 2013 10:28:40
Eds, should Suarez hand in a transfer request, how long may a deal take to get him off our books?

Don't want a long dragging summer. {Ed002's Note - Someone will be talking with the club about Suarez - I have no idea on the timing.}

01 Jun 2013 10:25:39
So next season looks like we could be without
Suarez
Reina
Skrtle
Carra

And the rest, but their are 4 big personalities that I think could really set us back a few more years.
What do u guys think?

Another way of saying it is that, if Suarez leaves, and I think he will, then that means another transitional season, whoever is signed as his replacement.

This is fine for all the armchair supporters like me but frustrating news for the season ticket holders.

When Rodgers said a few weeks ago that he wanted to bring in two or three quality players, that plan sounded not too disruptive.

But when you start talking about six or seven, then that means another season written off in my opinion, no matter how good the team looks on paper.

As Roy Evans once said, football isn't played on paper.

Reina isn't certain any more as Valdes signed for another year so we'll see. Skrtel isn't exactly a big personality, that's why BR dropped him in favour of Carra. Yes, Carra is a big personality, but a a set back of a few years? Don't you think you're being a little melodramatic?

Dan.

As long as we bring in experience as well as hot prospects that can challenge straight up to the first tea, I'm happy

Definitely. Which is why we should be replacing them with quality players not promising young players.

01 Jun 2013 10:17:40
All this talk of getting rid of Suarez and signing 2-3 players instead of him is pure nonsense, fsg are just getting the wage bill down there not going to get rid of a 1 big wage and replace it with 3 big wages, let's get real people, hopefully Rodgers can pull off 1 big signing and merge it with more signings no-one head of like aspas and albertos. See ya Luis, enjoy Spain

01 Jun 2013 10:16:26
Noel {Ed002's Note - You need to understand that the site is not here for the purposes of social interaction nor for the Editors to sit and answer inane questions. If you don't want an honest answer about players the club has no interest in who some poster has found on his Fantasy Football game, then just don't visit the site. If you want to interact with others about these players then visit a fantasy football site - which no doubt exist out there somewhere. We get thousands and thousands of posts a day and the Editors volunteer their time for nothing. If you don't like it, you know what to do.}

Once again Ed002 WELL SAID!

01 Jun 2013 09:48:10
When Suarez leaves I would hope we would make a bid for Soldado. Not sure on fee but thinking in region of 15-20 million, maybe 25 at a push.

I doubt any Real players will move to us and if they did we wouldn't offer the same wages as Real. Higuian, Controa, Benzema and Di Maria I would think are in this bracket.

Alonso is a possibility as maybe is Callejon. I'd love Ozil but again I doubt this one will happen. Even if it is a straight cash deal there's so many other players available at other clubs.

Muriel.
Gomez.
Soldado.
Sanchez.
Gameiro.

I think will be heavily considered now that he's edging towards the door.

I'd also like to see us move for Eriksen, Papadopulos and possibly Grenier with the money.

Jonesred

01 Jun 2013 09:31:25
Anyone else noticed how Luis Suarez ears look like a Ferengies out of Star Trek?

01 Jun 2013 09:28:42


{Ed002's Note - Just about every number you quoted from the losses to the debt was wrong - I cannot post it, sorry.}

OK no probs

01 Jun 2013 09:41:37
Guyz just chill, Suarez is already gone and he is no more Liverpool player, infact his agent was in spain for few days and finalised the deal, but we don't want madrid or anybody to confirm until we buy the players we want, so teams shouldn't charge us extra quids!

01 Jun 2013 08:30:16
Hey eds, any chance of a profile for Jesus Navas? {Ed002's Note - Try the profiles page.}

01 Jun 2013 08:13:47
hey eds sorry for this you must have edaches by now lol bbcs gossip column today states Liverpool echo as saying there is no 40 mil buy ouy clause in surazes and reports it as rubbish really from other reporters and the mail I think it was is saying if suraez gives a written transfer request and someone meets the 40 mill buyout clause lfc will sell now the Liverpool echo would be the more believable source being from Liverpool now I've seen youve also stated about this 40 mill buyout clause and that it exists so I have to ask what is the real truth sorry to put you on the spot lads but let's sort out the facts from the rubbishters thanks in advance eds


dmc {Ed002's Note - I have explained repeatedly that there is no "buy out" clause. Hopeless.}

I agree ed to many people don't read the posts and your comments! It's getting beyond a joke on this page, it's the same questions over and over again

Ack17

Seriously. How many times do people need to ask about what players we are bringing in with Suarez's departure or how much is he going for? Does my head in.

01 Jun 2013 08:08:47
Toure and Pearce will not concede as many goals from corners and free kicks than, Carra, Skrtel and Agger, and will pop up to give us a better chance of us actually scoring from a corner.

Both of these can defend, not a great amount of skill, but they won't be bullied as we have last season.

Big Bill

I agree that we need to do something about the goals we've been conceeding from crosses and set pieces. Too often last season

Fitzy

01 Jun 2013 09:06:35
If we sell Suarez Liverpool will replace him with 3 exiting players :Jackson Martinez, Christian Eriksen and Louis Muriel.

Didn't realise we have even signed them for them to be 'exiting'!

How about a team of excitable players?

I can imagine them all chasing a ball like an under tens Sunday game.

DaveyBootle

01 Jun 2013 08:37:24
I ant normerly one to bring back old players but this idea interests me would you take Xabi Alonso plus 35-40million for Suarez? For me that would be a great deal of Alonso would want to have to move and these deals are rear but this would be my ideal deal lol.

01 Jun 2013 07:35:47
hey there eds not lfc related but wanted to know your opinion on neymar? no doubt the lad oozes class but in my opinion hell do well in spain not a very physical league atall but when barca play in europe do u see him struggling against physical teams? if he came up against any italian or english cb he's going to get clattered he has no physical strength atall. in my opinion hell be class in spain but dreadful in europe. what's your opinion on this eds thanks in advance


dmc {Ed052's Note - http://www.player-profiles.co.uk/neymar.php }

01 Jun 2013 00:11:47
Hi Eds, I respect a lot your opinion, so if it were up to you, which players would you target to replace Suarez, realistically speaking (willing to move) and within our means (counting the Suarez money if he did go)?
ASH {Ed052's Note - just answered this, you should be able to find it}

01 Jun 2013 01:30:59
Hi eds, fair play on the site. so sorry for startin with it but, IF SUARAEZ GOES. would their be any intrest in jackson Martinez? I think him and muriel would fill the void left by our hungry south amairican.

cheers lads

Shane {Ed002's Note - Try the search function.}

01 Jun 2013 00:34:27
Hi eds, I've been a regular reader of this site but recently I've noticed that unless you say "no there is little chance", you just say you don't know. I know you get wild questions but surely you should answer with more tact and explenation when possible, otherwise what is the point of the site? Lang {Ed002's Note - If there is anything to say about interest in a player then I will say so and explain. If someone asks about a player they found on Fantasy Football Manager that the club has never enquired about, shown interest in or even heard of - then there is no chance. If I don't know then I say so - or would you rather I make something up and lie to you. The purpose of the site is not for people just to sit and write questions for me to answer.}

01 Jun 2013 07:45:01
these are the players we need if luis goes

muriel

navas

papadopoulos

david villa

eriksen

id be over the moon with that

I honestly don't expect any of them to be here at the end of the transfer window. Just my opinion though.

01 Jun 2013 06:42:55
Ed please could you explain the situation of aspas. are we really waiting for his personal terms to be agreed? {Ed052's Note - weve agreed a fee and need to wai5 until La Liga has finished totie it up}

01 Jun 2013 03:50:20
Waro.
We have your opinions well documented now.
Keep a lid on it until you come up with something new.
The way you try to spread your opinion onto other people is just getting sad.
You've said your bit, now leave us alone for a while, yeh?

Red7.

Who forces you to read it my mate? You don't like what I've got to say simply bypass it, easy.

I post to balance out your Liverpool love in, I want what's best for my club, nothing more and feel compelled to post because a lot of what's posted on here is just pointless non opinion and gives the impression that Liverpool fans in the main are aimless sheep who just go along with what the club spoon feed them, when we where protesting and marching before the game to get rid of Hicks and Gillett I can guarantee it was people like you and most of the regular posters on here who berated us for bring the clubs good name down etc etc, yet I will bet you where all glad with the outcome but never showed any gratitude to the real fans who refused to be walked over by money hungry Americans!

I am more than a bit suspicious of this lot in charge now and I will continue to highlight what they do if I feel it's not in the best interests of the club, and you may want to keep the date of this post in mind because I will say this to you all, if I am ultimately proved wrong about the owners you will get a full unreserved apology and I will personally write to the club and apologise to the owners.

Waro {Ed002's Note - The problem is Waro that you have made accusations which are entirely unfounded. How would you feel about the club being floated on some stock market somewhere? That is what they will be driven to - and the impact on the club in the longer term is potentially catastrophic.}

Com'on, he's just typing his opinions, if it's the same tired and worn opinions then at least he's consistent in his opinions. :)

He slates the owners and moans about the players, the management and the Ed's. That's his most comfortable role to play, the 'outsider'. He just rides in here on his Harley drinks the house ale, flicks his cigarette butt in no particular place and then rides off. Vroom vroom Squeeech.

I've noticed that he's not on here for a few days after we've given out a thumping victory, he stays in the murky shadows and awaits his time to end his self imposed exile. :) I don't dislike Waro, the cup is half filled with him, no doubt after so much frustration and false dawns. But we're only here for so long, there's a positive way and a Waro way.

I'm not suggesting that he is to drink the ceremonial Rodgers kool-aid but he should give himself some small pleasure where his beloved club is concerned. As in reality we are so far removed from what happens at the club on a day to day, window to window basis that we can only ever vote with are feet, wallets and channel remote controllers.

BCDI.

01 Jun 2013 02:36:12
Hi. Already starting to get a bit tired of the entire Suarez saga. I would think Brendan rodgers has a well thought out strategy for this scenario. Cash in maximum and move on. let's be glad this is happening now and not end of August. Six months ago I would have been extremely worried about loosing LS. Today I'm more relaxed and confident we will manage quite well without him. We have showed at several occasions that we are more than capable of both scoring and winning with Suarez sitting comfortably in the wip box. Yes he has had an amazing season, probably a season which even for him would be difficult to replicate. With the ban and the ever present risk of another controversy around the corner, I feel now might just be the right time to offload and build further on Rogers anglo-Spanish squad at Anfield. with the signings of coutinho and sturridge many has had an increased belief in Rodgers eye for talent, his knowledge of international football and his ability to assemble a competitive
squad.

01 Jun 2013 00:18:36
This entire Suarez saga is a massive amount of complete and utter bullsh*t. Yes, he's absolutely amazing, no arguments there, but we need to backtrack. We bought him when he was already a contraversial figure. Since arriving here he has hit the headlines non stop, and never for the right reasons. Evra, giving fans the finger, biting etc etc.

We all know this, but the fact remains that since I can remember watching Liverpool I've never come across a player who has damaged Liverpool's reputation so much in such a short space of time. It isn't fair on our club, plain and simple. We've stood by him, and time and time again we see these ridiculous interviews where he undermines the support given by LFC in the face of constant adversity. I understand Real would be an amazing opportunity, nobody can deny that, but the amount of flack LFC have taken to stand by him should surely warrant more loyalty from Luis than what we are currently receiving. He says he wants to leave because he's being attacked by the press. stop giving the media due cause to attack then.

None of us want him to leave because he's scored bags of goals, but let's remember we've just inherited a striker who hit 10 goals quicker than any other LFC player in the PL, as well as wrapping up deals quickly for other attackers. Suarez has made his own bed, and his rubbish excuses about being victimised are just a sorry front at trying to save face in order to move abroad without the fans hating him. Sell him as quick as possible. If we got around 40 mil we could invest that in some brilliant players who will play for the shirt instead of using it as a platform.

I'm assuming I'll get some flack for this but I really feel for the sake of the club, which is infinitely more important than 1 player, he needs to go.

JFT 96

JP

Absolutely spot on mate he is a brilliant player but as we say time an time again nobody is bigger than our beautiful club an let's face it it's not the first time we have lost our top scorer Owen Torres. An yet we always find replacements an move on Rodgers has a plan an it's coming together if he can find a couple more like sturridge and coutinho with the money I'd be more than happy

Agreed top notch assessment of what's going on and to some degree I think losing Suarez will do LFC some good rather then make us worse of as some fans seem to think. No one is bigger then the club and it seems that lots of fans are forgetting that.

AndyKopLiverpool

Agreed. There will never be a better time to sell either. It just makes sense to do it now.

No flack from me totally agree, he's right it's the right time for him to go let's a build a team.

Completely agree with you. love the way he plays - all action, non stop running and scores some amazing goals. However, he's hit the headlines for the past 4 years and probably always will. If Madrid offer us enough, say 50 Million, I say accept it and move on - replacement with erikson or someone of similar ilk. build the team around Coutinho, who in a couples of years (if not already) will be even more of a star than Suarez. Coutinho and Erikson would form a formidable attack with Sturridge

01 Jun 2013 07:57:30
I would hate to lose him as he is obviously a world class player, but your comments are valid JFT96

Good post

Tel 1949

Im totally with you mate, so he's good wara wara, it ain't the end of the world guys. I addore the guy myself but I love my club first more than anything, and what this guy is doing just ain't ayoba.
Hes p+ssing in the clubs and our faces for sticking with him.
Id give him the boot and pray Madrid take him because they are on the down just as in Inter when Mourihno left.

Pls please brendan, sell to madrid and bargain for cash and Higuine/Di maria/Contrao.
Or just take £ +55 mil and run.
Sorry to say but he just ain't worth the papers he's printed on. he's a man with no honour.
And were a club with pride and honour, so please take out the trash Ian Ayre.

31 May 2013 23:54:46
Why don't we sell Suarez for 40 to 50m then go and buy Bentake and Lukaku together they would be one big power house strike force!
Bana LFC

And Daniel Sturridge!

I don't think Chelsea need or want to sell Lukaku, the same as their keeper who's seemingly about to go back on loan to Atletico.

Not a lot of tracking back from that front three but plenty of big collisions as they all go for the same ball!

31 May 2013 23:46:10
Not a rumour but a vision of what could be. £40million from Suarez could be benteke and Erikson. I know it's picking players out of the blue but they are what is needed not medioca spanish nonsense. Note all successful United forwards ( I hate to use as an example)have come from lower table table team. Rooney Andy cole Eric cantana etc. bent eke would be perfect. He destroyed us at home!

The questions. Do you think this is realistic and would Rogers have access to all the money from the sale of Suarez?
Thanks

Absolutely no

31 May 2013 23:44:54
: Luis Suarez rejects contract offer from Real Madrid to have a crack in the Bundesliga with Borussia Munchonacentreback.

Hahha naw.
derryred

I think that's even better than the leg of lahm. Like it