Liverpool Banter Archive September 01 2013

01 Sep 2013 23:15:50
An good performance. We pushed our luck at times but the game is about goals and points at the end of the day. I am hoping that Aspas and Alberto are still settling in because they certainly looked out of place today. Henderson is going from strength to strength.

Give them time, mate. That is about as quick and intense as it gets. Hendo has played in the EPL before and it still took him a season and a half at Liverpool.

Andy K

01 Sep 2013 21:54:43
Eds do u think Liverpool will let Suarez leave without having a replacement a lot of rumours going around that an offer from Madrid will be made {Ed002's Note - I suspect Liverpool are aware that there will possibly be a bid en route. We will see what happens.}

We should probably reject any Madrid bid as a matter of principle. They chased Bale for months before signing him and should have bid for Suarez weeks ago, giving us a suitable time frame to possibly hash out a deal for a replacement.
Especially when Suarez went public with his desire to go there since June. A bid now would seem slightly disrespectful as you ask the club to part with arguably their best player with only a matter of hours to replace him. {Ed002's Note - It is nothing to do with respect. Do you think Liverpool are being disrespectful about Moses, Sakho and Ilori?}

Ah, but Ed, our pursuits of Sakho and Ilori have both gone on for a while, we have reportedly tabled bids, had them knocked back and gone again. Moses is a completely different case as he's been made available by his club, and only in the past few days since the arrival of Willian. Chelsea won't be looking to replace him.
In my humble opinion, a deadline day bid gives us very little leeway in terms of finding a replacement, but then my opinion is bound to be slightly biased. If I were a Madrid fan I'd be saying "Now, let's go get Suarez".

{Ed002's Note - Real Madrid has a sustained interest and has made a bid that has already been rejected. Liverpool know another bid is likely and know the player wishes to leave. You seem to expect different rules for Liverpool from everyone else.}

I'm with Ed02 here. Too many fans expect different rules for Liverpool.

01 Sep 2013 21:40:15
Ed002. In your honest opinion, do you think Sakho, Ilori and moses will wrap up Liverpools transfer dealings this window or in your opinion is there the possibility of one more? Replies would be much appreciated. {Ed002's Note - I expect there is a chance that there will be other "transfer dealings" Luke.}

01 Sep 2013 20:09:19
Ed002 just wondering if the moses, sakho and llori deals are near to being completed and also if there is any interest for any other players from us

Cheers {Ed002's Note - There is every probability all three will complete tomorrow. As for anyone else arriving, perhaps it will depend on someone leaving.}

01 Sep 2013 23:06:04
Just a general question Eds?
How many games does a player have to play to qualify for a Premier League Medal if the team wins?
Which leads me on to. (I don't suppose it happens too often) if a loan player plays 6 months or a month and doesn't finish the season with the winning team, do they still get a medal? {Ed001's Note - 10 to qualify, but clubs can apply for one for a player who plays less than that. It doesn't matter if the player leaves in January, if they made 10 first team appearances prior to going, for the team that win the league, they get a medal.}

01 Sep 2013 21:19:43
Eds the Ozil to Arsenal rumours are sprouting everywhere and after Arsene's hint that there is a big name possibly arriving, could it really be true? {Ed001's Note - I don't know, the only offer for him I know of was from PSG.}

01 Sep 2013 22:43:46
Hilarious Woy Hodgson not let into directors box today, if I had my way the t*t wouldn't have got into the car park!

And your reason for having a go at a Pensioner who seems a decent enough bloke who took a job anybody would if offered IS {Ed002's Note - I agree with you Lyndon.}

01 Sep 2013 22:29:08
can we show some appreciation for mike marsh aswell. he's clearly doing a great job in his first season as first team coach.

this follows on from his success in the youth set up

good to have a scouser right at the heart of the coaching team

Hear Hear!

Mike Marsh was still quality playing in the masters tournament a few years back, great guy and let's hope we can reap the benefits for a long time.

01 Sep 2013 22:19:21
The Swansea game on Sept. 16 is now a total cup final. It is a must win game. We have no other option now. We just have to win that game.

01 Sep 2013 22:12:08
Watching tv arsenal 42 million for ozil wow if that's true they value ozil at 42 million but offer only 40million and 1 pound for saurez I rate ozil but if I had a choice I'd take saurez over ozil any day in this climate saurez must be a 60 million player makes the 40 million offer for him look even more insulting now

Give me a choice between Oezil and Suarez and I'd take Oezil every time. He's a very, very good player and much less of a selfish jerk.

01 Sep 2013 22:01:33
Can't wait for the window to close all the bs going around,
Well we have it give it to br he is doing a fine job, good 3 points today and a clean sheet YNWA
it would be good if we got mata

01 Sep 2013 21:46:45
I am a bit puzzled as to why Kelly is not getting any game time, still not match fit? or face doesn't fit {Ed001's Note - they are being careful with him, nothing more.}

01 Sep 2013 20:45:46
Can't wait for MOTD!

Well apparently the north London derby takes priority over the Liverpool-Man Utd match and during the Bill Shankly centenary weekend as well. Someone needs to rattle the producers head for that.

01 Sep 2013 18:30:57
If and when Borini goes out on loan, it leaves us short up front. We'd have DS and LS. IA for RM and Coutinho/Moses Ledt wing. Surely then, if
Borini goes we have to get in another striker. Have any of the Eds heard a rumour of a striker coming in tomorrow?

Cheers {Ed001's Note - Moses can play there, Ibe, Sinclair, etc. Then we have Sterling providing extra cover out wide. Not sure how you figure out we are short up front, unless you mean in height?}

Hi Ed001. What I mean is for the central ST, we only really have DS and Borini - so if FB leaves were short for that central striker position. {Ed001's Note - Moses can play as a striker, as does Aspas, Yesil, Morgan, Ibe and Sinclair, just off the top off my head.}

But as 2nd striker can we rely on youngsters, a new signing who is new to the league and a winger come forward? With an injury prone LS I see us needing one more - IF Borini goes.

01 Sep 2013 20:48:11
Sturridge has been presented the opportunity at LFC to show the footballing world exactly just how good he is when he is a regular starter. He is taking this opportunity and is excelling effortlessly. If he can keep this up throughout the season there is no reason why can't become one of the top scorers in the Premier League.

Fantastic result today, there seems to be a real steel in the team mentality that is being projected onto the pitch. The spirit seems to be higher. Really exciting stuff.

JFT 96

JP

Yes the passion shown by Skrtel was surreal??.

01 Sep 2013 21:37:36
Fergie's only been gone three games and we're back on our perch already.

Nice one

He'll be hitting the whisky tonight!

I'll bet moyes is getting his hair dryer phone call right now!

Haha! Brilliant!

01 Sep 2013 20:15:54
May I just say, Jordan Henderson- what a player!
At the game again today and he was my man of the match.
Good in the first half allowing coutinho and sturridge the chance to impress, but the second half he was immense! Breaking down attacks, judging the times to counter and to just keep the ball perfectly. Such a good run of form from him I got his name on my back!
Tell you what eds, fulham should be kicking themselves for opting to sell dempsey to spurs for £6m, rather than to us for Hendo & £4m

I agree Henderson was my man of the match too. I think he only gave the ball away once, pressed well and ran his legs off himself.

'Hendo' is fast becoming one of my favourite players in the team. I love knowing he's starting a match. His work rate and desire to press and also get forward is immense. A fantastic attitude but also has understated technical ability (his goal against Notts County).

In my opinion if he continues to develop as he is now he will be a top box to box midfielder by 25, an England regular and potentially a future LFC captain not to dissimilar to our legendary number 8! If he can get 6-10 goals this season it would be a perfect benchmark to push on.

01 Sep 2013 21:15:03
Theirs always greedy b#%#%#%s out there wanting more we're on the verge of 3 more quality signings but no nvr happy ffs give it a rest we've signed over half a team let's see what happens! top of the league and spent no where near the spuds or city yes it early days but so what Rome wasn't built in a day! Shanks would tell u that!

01 Sep 2013 21:02:55
You just know Real Madrid are going to bid for Suarez tomorrow. It'd be interesting to see what we do?

If they do it would need to be over 60 million I'd reckon before lfc even think about it

If they offer 50-60 I would take it.

our results without him are better.

i'd rather let the young lads play than have him wanting to leave all the time

we might even be able to pick up yarmalenko AND turan tomorrow for that money! two players who would love to play for the team at the top of the prem!!

Ed#2 I've been tryin to keep away from asking you questions at this stressful time! But could you see RM bidding for LS tomorrow? {Ed002's Note - Absolutely.}

He wants the move, we want to sell, maybe its too late, maybe its not, but it sure as hell will take a fortune to get him on the deadline day, we'll bleed them to dry

01 Sep 2013 19:58:31
Hi everyone,

I am by no means getting carried away but I'd like to think the doom Sayers are feeling pretty silly right now.

It's great to see sakho, illori and Moses in the crowd, this answers the fog have no ambition critics.

I don't think we need to splurge 20mil on yarmalenko in this window. We have Suarez to come back who will clearly occupy the lw position.

I think Moses is a wise move too, he is certainly good enough to plug a gap on rw and provide depth. I like Ibe and sterling a lot but they are not much more than pure potential at the moment. I think Moses will out score the 2 of them put together.

Top of the league for the international break, who would of thought it!?

01 Sep 2013 19:43:33
Had a good search on the search function but can't find a definitive answer.

After Moses are Liverpool looking at anymore forwards?

Personally it would really strengthen our squad to have a yarmolenko or turan calibre player. Moses I am unsure about but will, like all Liverpool player, get my full support.

YNWA

01 Sep 2013 19:41:16
Well that was a grt result . lots of gusty performances . espec when we put in 120mins in midweek and we could easily remain top of the league and unbeaten with 37 points when we visit arsenal in Nov . I take no game is a given in this league espec looking at the games away to swansea then home to southampton . but 6points from those 2 games will show were we are with the free flowing counter attack football they play. I mention arsenal because they could be 2nd to us at that time noting their interim games

01 Sep 2013 19:34:43
It's my proud duty to publish the latest installment of Kidder's Season Index (+- points compared to last season's corresponding fixtures)

3 games: +5

Swansea away next (0-0 last season)

Enjoy the international break and don't forget to look at the table every morning and before bed every night!

01 Sep 2013 20:59:48
Yup yup even the bookies gave rubbish their pants lol YNWA

01 Sep 2013 19:27:58
Evening Eds and fellow fans, what a game that was and great result, don't want to jinx things but henderson lucas and gerrard are really starting to impress as a middle 3, hope they can keep it up, now let's bring in the backs and moses, hopefully yarmolenko to put the cherry on top, and we still have suarez to come back, mouth watering stuff then YNWA

01 Sep 2013 19:15:49
Not exactly Liverpool related but would appreciate a response. Ed002, who is interested in Ola John and/ or Zakaria Labyad? And are they highly rated? {Ed002's Note - John: Milan and Braga; Labyad: Ajax, Marseille and Nuremberg.}

Cheers Ed002, much appreciated.

01 Sep 2013 19:17:32
If Skrtel leaves tomorrow I would like to say thank you for your service and also a fantastic last performance against united.

I love to see a player develop under extreme pressure. It really shows character. Hendo take a bow son. Cleverly I would be worried about your england squad position.

YNWA

01 Sep 2013 19:05:47
Hi Eds, any truth in the kaka rumours circulating on the internet?

Cheers,

Woodsy77 {Ed002's Note - If you get things from Twitter, please don't bring them here and ask me about it. Ask someone on Twitter.}

That he's gone to Milan. Yeah he has

01 Sep 2013 18:56:38
After this early form and also the way Sturridge is playing, I just hope Rodgers now has the balls to play Susrez on the left, arguably his most effective position where he will still score goals but his creative ability would be immense for Sturridge to tuck away.
Lets be honest, Suarez is fantastic but he has 10 shots game and scores 1, Sturridge has a much better knack for those killer goals and would thrive off Suarez' creative ability and also following shots in, its where Suarez plays for Uruguay and where he would do best for us, Rodgers needs to go for it and back Sturridge.

Anfield Andy

Honestly think he'll play him behind Sturridge more than on the left. With Coutinho and Henderson on either side of both of them.

Wow, suarez is certainly the player with the most shots in the world then, because suarez did score some hattrick last season, lol. I do agree that we'll be better with suarez on the left wing with sturridge as our striker

I do think Sturridge will be leading the line with Suarez off the flanks. I really hope so anyway!

Completely agree. suarez himself has always said that the front man is not his natural position

we'll get far more from him as a left sided attacker

01 Sep 2013 18:54:11
So anyone think Rodgers was right about the Fergie factor thing? I do. Thought we were very good today but still worried about falling off the pace in the second half, other than that absolutely ecstatic about the result; can't wait for work tomorrow, I live in Manchester so its going to be great!

01 Sep 2013 18:41:26
I Believe Boroni to Sunderland on Loan and also they are trying for Fomer Liverpool left Back Dossena

This is is all wrong. I have a bet on Paulo di Canio being the next manager to go. I would hope Borini doesn't end up messing up my bet.

01 Sep 2013 18:35:42
Hi eds and reds

Just a quick word.
Don't care how good or bad
Manchester United are,
simply watching them lose to Liverpool FC
is always a treat.

YNWA-SA

01 Sep 2013 18:29:42
Absolutely brilliant result today! The team has developed a winning mentality and it now makes narrow games wins, unlike the first half of lady season. I do worry about Aspas though. He's seemed like quite a passenger so far. Clearly he needs game time to adapt to the league but his influence so far has been very limited. Eds, any opinion on the player? Hope he can step up!

What a joke Pieboy - Nice to see you giving a new player the chance to settle in. The lad has ran his socks off in our last 3 games, he creates space for others - the boy's work ethic is brilliant - still no pleasing some folk!

He did his part real well! Were you watching the same games?

01 Sep 2013 18:21:20
Really enjoyed watching the game today, although my baby daughter fell asleep in my arms just before kickoff so had to keep the celebrations pretty muted!

Thought the defence was tremendous all match. Big Skrtel had a blinder in his first game of the season, will be a shame to see him leave if he is off before the window shuts, but definitely signed off on a high if it is his last match. Have to say though that defensively, Enrique was my MOTM. He intercepted numerous balls through, hardly ever got beaten one on one and looked strong as an ox all game.

Finally, visiting this site is a joy when we're winning, all the genuine posters are so full of optimism and the doom and gloom mongers struggle to find anything to moan about, let's hope it lasts all season!

01 Sep 2013 18:14:58
As a Chelsea supporter I feel that all these favours are completely one sided. Come on lads We gave you £50m for practically nothing in return, we let you have Sturridge for practically nothing, we are lending you a future star for practically nothing, we trained your manager, and now you are top of the league. It about time you gave us something in return, how about letting us up Suarez. Seriously well done for being top of the league. Having supported Chelsea for 50 years and watching the great Liverpool teams under shanks and bob paisley, and always losing to you, it's good to think that you might be on the verge of something big again. Because of my age Liverpool will always be the biggest team in English history and not Man U. Well done

Cheers mate!

Sid

you are a gentleman. we all hate Man Utd

How gracious, and thoroughly appreciated. It is nice to have the boundaries dropped and us unite over our hatred for our Manchester rivels. Good day sir.

Are you mad. He lost alto of balls in dangerous areas

What a very kind post I for one thankyou sid.

Fair play Sid

Thanks for a positive post sid! Really hope you're right about moses, only the future will tell! Here's hoping Liverpool and chelsea can do the 1-2 this year! ( I knw i'm getting carried away but enjoying it while it lasts! )

Your post made me happiest of all, thanks sid

Cheers Sid.

Very genuine post Sid, much appreciated.

Personally Chelsea are my favourites for the title, here's to a great season.

A tip of the hat Sid and a nice gesture to post!

Good man Sid, I reckon that we are progressing and with Suarez returning soon, and BR learning fast, the new signings, maybe 3/4, we are def on the up and up,

Don't forget one of your supporters helped us in 'the epic swindle'.
You guys are great.
Be happy to give you Suarez for £60 to 70m next summer.
Always a pleasure doing business with you :)

Jesus sid,
Class, class class act!
We're on top of the world, never mind the league! It's a long season though so if we can sneak 4 th I'd be very very happy,
As for chelsea, with Jose back, anythings possible! If he plays mata you have a real chance of the League.
Thanks again.

01 Sep 2013 18:08:25
for all one can say glen johnson was absolutely terrific in defence today and so was skrtel.
johnson surely did put in his A-game defensively.
now I wonder why he doesn't do it everytime?.
anyways massive 3 points. mignolet is a very composed.
aspas had a down game. it was lovely to see us scoring from a setpiece and defending it. though I must say united never threw the kitchen sink at us. they are a very average team without rooney.

01 Sep 2013 17:56:11
Anybody slagging of and critizising Jordan Henderson, go and boil your heads. the lad was today, and has been all season magnificent, really come of age. Well done Martin, sign of class when you can come in and give a man of the match performance like he did. Massive, Massive win today without being overly impressive going forward.

He was immense today - ran his socks off but has plenty of quality too. Getting better all the time

Great match for him, an amazingly versatile player!

The lad reminds me of Ronnie Whelan and that's high praise.

You can list individual players and worry about Spurs signings all day but in football nothing is achieved without working as a TEAM. Henderson epitomises what a team player is. If you ain't having a great day, work your socks off. Today he was immense, especially late on seeing the game out. It wasn't really set up for Aspas & Coutinho. When it got aggressive they started to snatch at things and the ball was getting away from them. It was tye right call by BR to sub them. But winning and losing as a team is what gets you rewards. We seem to have something extra this year compared to last and long may it continue.

01 Sep 2013 17:53:30
Anyone think we can convince the FA to just end the league now? A petition or something?

Yes, we've all had a bit of fun for the first few games. Our mum wants us home for dinner so we should just take our ball back, call it quits for this year's competition and start again next year - as champions

01 Sep 2013 17:46:12
Great win, not so great performance but at the end of the day its the result that matters. I would love for us to sign a top attacker. Moses is a decent.acquisition but if we were to sign another match winner into the starti ng 11 imo we could be challenging for tue title.

Calm down bud, one day at a time.

We have Suarez to come back in!. at the moment anyway

01 Sep 2013 17:45:35
Borini off on loan to SAFC.

01 Sep 2013 17:39:18
early days I know but just wanted to add for all those worrying about spurs being great with all their signings, well so far today not doing so well. Completely un LFC related except in relation to top 4 places.

Also, well done Liverpool. Doing great so far. Great to see the ones who moan about the club actually having to be a little more quiet now. Thought Hendo was really focused and driven and everyday looks more a player who loves playing for this club.

Well done again!

01 Sep 2013 17:30:55
Ive heard from a reliable source that Liverpool will put in an emergency bid on deadline day for Ince if they cannot agree a fee with yarmelenko. Eds do you think this is possible? Ince scored a fantastic goal against Watford yesterday won the game for them even though they should have lost. I hope we sign him I think we were stupid to let him go in the 1st place because he was 1 of our best academy players. Plus do you see Agger and sakho playing together in defence? both are left footed. Cheers eds {Ed002's Note - I have no idea what an "emergency bid" is.}

01 Sep 2013 17:47:42
Is it like a cheeky bid, but for someone you actually want/have a chance of getting, but the offers are generally more ridiculous.

"Arsenal have put in an 'emergency bid' on transfer deadline day for Benzema, which is £20 million + 46 pence, Rosicky, Kev the Cafeteria cook and 17 copies of a pre-release of Arsene Wenger's autobiography 'Tall, Handsome and Devilishly Clever: A Frenchman's Tale' (film to follow shortly)"

Better add this to the dictionary, along with "Cheeky Bid", "Smokescreen", "RTP/RTFP" and "Person".

ICAQAT! You forgot that one.

Go on, ICAQAT, what does it mean?

01 Sep 2013 19:22:17
I thought an "emergency bid" was where you sign Andy Carroll for £35m?

01 Sep 2013 17:21:30
All the Tottenham lovers watch this game. Arsenal are literally ripping Tottenham midfield to shreds one ball through and they are off. And that is why you guys ain't manager!

To be frank, you can't judge this Spurs team till January.

However a part of me thinks they have assembled a youtube playlist of players. I just feel that a lot of their self-assurance and confidence comes from their price tags.

If they lose 2 games in a row, things may go really bad for them.

And Soldado is SolDoodoo.

Ofcourse not gud but I'm just saying it because of all the Liverpool fans getting "happy" over Tottenhams signings. Although when they gel they could still have an amazing squad. Wish we could play them now!

You can't judge the Spurs team until January? £100 million spent and you think they will get let off until January? Total nonsense.

Haha gudnoix you can't spend £100 m and then have to wait till January to see if they perform! With that attitude you'd have no chance of top 4

01 Sep 2013 17:18:08
Hi ed's, just a simple question, can you see any surprise signings on deadline day tomorrow, not counting the three obvious ones? Obviously with moses now in the squad our need for a left winger is less prominent, but surely I can't be the only fan disappointed that we made a £30 million bid for a quality player only to have the back up of a loan move for a chelsea failure? Fantastic result today, YNWA
Cheers, Figired {Ed002's Note - You think can I "see surprises" is a "simple question"?}

01 Sep 2013 17:01:00
Henderson was my MOTM today his work rate and desire epitomised the whole team performance.

Mine 2. Thought he was outstanding today

01 Sep 2013 16:53:41
TO ALL EDS (Even Ed 01) AND FELLOW FANS!

I am eating humble pie! I salute the boys and BR for getting the result today. I dreaded the worst and had butterflies (Eagles, more like) for the last 20 minutes.

I have criticised FSG for not investing and BR for not finishing deals!

Our boys were men today. If Suarez had played today we would've won with comfort!

I was worried we won't sign anyone but seeing Sakho, Ilema (spelling) and Moses sitting and watching made me realise we are going to have a very balanced team. Suarez will be the icing on the cake!
So, Sorry for all my moans and groan (no doubt there will be more before the season ends!) and here's to a better season than the last 3-4 years.
Salute the memory of Shanks, BR and the boys!
YNWA

So what can we expect from you when we suddenly start to lose? Hope you wouldn't come back to tell us you were right before? But I do hope you don't change your attitude about FSG or BR

01 Sep 2013 16:57:51
Special mention for Skrtel today he came in from the cold and didn't put a foot wrong, Well Done Martin Skrtel.

Shame it could be his last match for the club but not a bad send off

01 Sep 2013 16:50:17
So chuffed with the 9 points, even more so considering that we haven't really clicked going forward. BR has done a good job on our defending, I'm not totally cacking it now when we defend corners and free kicks around our box.

Lol - I know exactly what you mean. That free kick at the end of the Stoke game, I just knew a Pen or a goal was coming. A little more relaxed today and with the new boys arriving I hope the misses won't need the heart fibrullator at the ready for every game.

01 Sep 2013 16:45:25
One last bit to my post. I hope Moyes signs Giggs up for another year. He was our best player.

01 Sep 2013 16:37:29
What a birthday. Happy birthday Daniel Sturridge. Hope you have many more, and goals too!

01 Sep 2013 16:36:00
Hello Ed002,
very happy with today`s result, not with the way the game went, esp in the second half. With this result in the bag do you think it`ll be easier to convince Suarez to stay for few more years?thanks.

{Ed002's Note - Suarez wants to leave Tom, the result today won't change that. But as he has said, he understands that he might need to be held hostage another year until someone pays the ransom. He has said he will leave regardless then.}

Eds
Was just wondering with you saying that Suarez will leave regardless what do you think his genuine reason for wanting to leave is? Surely if it was champions league then surely if we got this then he would stay? And clearly isn't media as he was keen on arsenal, so what do you believe is the real driving force
Thanks {Ed002's Note - This has been beaten to a pulp already - try reading the hundreds of posts on the matter.}

To be fair ed002 suarez says a lot of things. Suarez is a complete fool. i'm dreading him coming back it's like a big dark cloud. Hopefully I'm wrong though and he improves us but I can just see his ego taking us down. He's an amazing player but after his comments it will not be good for the dressing room.

He will leave and go where? Doesn't he have 2 years on his contract after this season? {Ed002's Note - He was happy to leave to Arsenal so finding a home for him won't be difficult.}

He's very moody and I'm not sure he himself has said he's leavin next year for sure. That being said, who cares? I'd sell him tomorrow if we could get yarmolenko

I'd happily sell him to RM for Di Maria, Kaka, £7m + Morata on loan.

But my point was, we have to consent to him leaving. The buying club has to meet our valuation (granted it might be lower next year). A player (with the remaining length of his contract) can't just say he is leaving. {Ed002's Note - He has already said he is leaving. He has spent the summer trying to get out. It is an enormous distraction to the club and has been explained at length before.}

I wish someone would hold me to ransom on £100k plus a week. What a silly thing to say.

01 Sep 2013 16:22:47
I think Shanks would have been happy with the result against the enemy today.

Let's hope we can keep the good run going.

Y.N.W.A

01 Sep 2013 16:19:04
That's probably the worst I've watched us play in ages. but I sit through it again and again for the rest of the season if it meant we went top every time!

Journalists, media and Manchester United fans have always called it 'the sign of champions' went you can grind out 1-0 wins. Well, they better believe it. Good things are coming our way.

It wasn't, you know the other 50% of the game involves defending right? Best we have defended in the first three. Always comfortable. Stoke and Villa pushed us further.

This is good. It shows how far we have come when people can't remember the turgid salads served up during the Hodgson era.

01 Sep 2013 17:41:59
I thought that the few chances United had which troubled us came more from 'lucky' passages of play - i.e. Welbeck, Evra and Ashley 'Goldfish' Young being tackled three/four times and somehow keeping the ball - rather than bad defending or magical play from United.

Johnson and Enrique where much improved, with great discipline and defending today.

Anyone else think we will be dark horses this year? All the focus is on newboys Moyes, Mourinho and Manuel P and Tottenham's improval/Arsenal's lack off. Seems like there is altogether less pressure on us.

01 Sep 2013 18:16:38
P.S. I'm not saying dark horses for winning the league, for top 4.

01 Sep 2013 16:15:49
Fantastic I tell you! Very happy with our team. Support, support, support!

01 Sep 2013 16:10:50
Thought Wisdom's little cameo was excellent. He is first team ready, not sure a loan would be in our interests, better to keep him here I would have thought.

He is good. But he needs games at this level. You could see he was nervous. I would be delighted if we could get a loan deal (with play time) for him at Cardiff/Crystal palace.

Agreed he looks solid. Keep him here
He can fill in for johnson

He was amazing for d 15 odd mins

he should still go on loan tho

Yeah we needed a Tank to come in and dominate when Johnson went off.

Man U, you gone learn today.

Nah needs more experience to be a top player besides we got 8 CB's

He is much better at RB than CB. A loan would be great for his experience, but it may be a good idea to keep him until Kelly is match fit. Maybe send him on loan in Jan if all is well with Jonno and Kelly.

Red Rum

01 Sep 2013 16:05:02
I had quite a vivid dream on Friday night that we would beat United 2 - 0, with Sturridge first scorer and Sterling last scorer. I meant to put a tenner on it but forgot to do it this morning. When Sterling cut in and unleashed that shot in injury time I thought I was going to be happy and gutted at the same time.

PS/ I had a dream about Holly Willoughby the night before and that never came true either.

As for Victor Moses, I'm fairly happy with him and think he could fit in quite well. His goal record in the Premiership is good for a wide player and he will certainly outscore Downing, as well as actually beat a man. Like Sturridge, he has something to prove so we should give him a chance and may be pleasantly surprised. Sterling and Ibe are not ready for regular games yet and need to be eased in over the next couple of seasons. Moses is ready, and will bridge that gap.

01 Sep 2013 16:00:51
Did anyone catch the lad in the stands about half way through the second half? He looked exactly the way I was feeling . Ha ha I bet he's had a good crap for himself by now.

01 Sep 2013 15:56:07
Fantastic feeling beating the smug manc's.
Fully deserved victory!
Syd, do you still see your team finishing 30 points ahead of us? I'am not getting carried away but under Moysey that's a thing of the past!

Oh and just awsome to see Moses, Sakho and Ilori watching and know what they are coming to, they will need to fight to get into the team:))
Come on you REDS, Great way to honour the GREAT SHANKLEY.

will be great watching the spuds and the gooners knowing we are TOP of the league and feeling on a cloud!

Good post apart from spelling Shankly wrong.

01 Sep 2013 15:53:53
Good win. Stopped UTD in the final third.

Our next league matches are Swansea, Southampton and Sunderland then Palace, Newcastle, West Brom. anyone else thinking what i'm thinking.

Kosovo Joe

Yes but don't say it!

No!.So stop thinking it! ;-)

I think you are all alone here. Everyone else is thinking about the game against Swansea

Dont say it.
just hope in your heart.

Yeah - we can't afford to underestimate them!

I'm talking about 4th place. what are you guys thinking about :-p

'Say we are top of the league, we are top of the league'

Kosovo Joe

Please don't say it!

don't even hope that we will.

just think about our next game.

01 Sep 2013 15:52:31
Hi eds. With you all being in the know do you suspect that moses is are answer to the attacking forward or are we still interested that one big signing. {Ed002's Note - RTP.}

01 Sep 2013 15:51:24
Henderson was my MOTM. Works tirelessly for the team. Congratulations. Poor Moyes. Ha ha. I still think there will be a surprise signing tomorrow. YNWA.

01 Sep 2013 15:49:55
Hats off to the whole team. An excellent performance dedicated to Shanks. He would have been a proud man today!

Red Rum

PS. Well done to Skrtel to come in and put in a top draw performance like that. Hopefully it is not too late for him to be a regular again for Liverpool.

01 Sep 2013 15:48:40
I say just get in a top attacker in addition to Moses, Ilori, Sakho and Given and we can very well finish 3rd.
F**K 4th, let the ManU, Spurs and Arsenal fight for 4th.
:)

Winning mentality, we just beat the champions, why not try and aim for top spot? Winning is all about attitude, BR knows this, the aim will be to win it and convince the group that by being together they can achieve greatness. IMO it is way too early for us but you never know. i'm just happy with the improvements we have made and the squad has a good balance. In BR I will always trust. YNWA JFT96 GOD BLESS SHANKLY

I'd like Moses, Sakho, Ilori in which will max out BR's budget for this window.

Sell skrtel for £12m = 12m to spend

buy Kaka for £8m give him the rest of the £4m + £2m = £6m signing on bonus + 3 year £6m per year contract.

Id rather will hughes and a dm back up

01 Sep 2013 15:43:23
what are the chances of Liverpool winning the title!

1-0 get in!

YNWA

Lets not jump the gun mate. One game at a time. Rodgers style! let's just enjoy this win for two weeks until we kick off again against swansea! Brillaint start so far.

You can say that when its 3 games to go but 3 games into the new season m8, still too early but looking good!

One step at a time mate, but nothing wrong with being optimistic :-)

Red Rum

Only 35 games left com'on boys we can keep this 2 pt lead!

We will cross that road when we get there. For now, we need to just try our best in our games. Draws will come and a couple of losses may inevitably come too. But the point is not to forget what we are about, what the club is trying to build and implement.

Yea what a win but don't panic I don't actually think we are going to win the title

this year.

01 Sep 2013 15:42:13
I don't care what anyone says after watching skyrtl celebrate the goal today I hope he stays, he is Liverpool through and through

01 Sep 2013 15:41:03
3 wins, 3 clean sheets.

Great defence. Clinical finishing.

With more to co, me in and our so called 'best player' still to return.

Not going to win the league but any critics I hope have been silenced at this point.

Yeah our 'one man team' is top of the league (early days I know) without that one man.

Sturridge scoring people say we are one man team
Gerrard scoring people say we are one man team
Suarez scoring people say we are one man team
Like it or not we are a good team top of the league at the moment long may that continue, Get over it man….

01 Sep 2013 15:40:39
Well done boys, nerve wracking stuff till the end. We pulled through thankfully. Just another 35 wins to go!

01 Sep 2013 15:37:41
If this is Skrtels last game for us just wanted to say take a bow son.

RVP didn't get a sniff today.

I wish him all the best if he leaves tomorrow.

Great result today. Still not playing consistently at our best as well. Hopefully much more to come.

Better idea, let's not sell him at all. Back to his best - looks like it doesn't it.
Great performance, great result, great crowd today. Grins all round.

I'd second that, looked like he'd not been out the team, best of luck if he leaves.

Good win again today, made up

Agreed mate he didn't put a foot wrong and if he is leaving he can with his head high after his performance today.

Does anyone have contact details for Skertl? Moyes just turned up at my front door begging for Van Persie back, so if anyone could, please tell Martin to take him out of his pocket so we can return him to his rightful owner.

Thanks in advance!

Hear hear, I think he will leave because I remember him talking about needing first team football earlier in the summer but I wish him all the luck if he does he's been a great servant and was first rate today

01 Sep 2013 15:36:20
Yeeeeeeeeeeessss! Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeessss! Bloody yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeessssss!

01 Sep 2013 15:29:32
I no a lot don't like g jono but i'm a big fan and for me man of match only just a head of skretel massive win today massive looking forward to rest of season come on!

01 Sep 2013 15:36:58
Warriors on the park today every one of them. Henderson has improved unbelievably under Rodgers, little disappointed with coutinho today gave away almost every pass to a Man U player but he can't be brilliant every week. Fingers crossed we don't get any injuries from the internationals and push on again in 2 weeks :)

01 Sep 2013 15:35:21
Team was very good today, I would prefer to see Aspas on the bench and come on as a sub, think he would be much more of a impact. Coutinho wasnt amazing today but the defence was great, Johnson was amazing, Enrique was fantastic. Overall a good game for us. Come on Liverpool

01 Sep 2013 15:34:20
Hendo, Enrique and Gerrard were superb today.
Loved seeing the thunderclouds over Moyes and Evras heads. I'm not sure what they're smoking over at Old Toilet but put THAT in your pipe and smoke it

01 Sep 2013 15:33:27
A win against Utd is always enjoyable but it doesn't have the feeling as vs a Ferguson led Utd. A wini is a win and Utd need to find a better manager if they are to challenge for the league title otherwise they could potentially start aiming for CL places, just like Arsenal.

01 Sep 2013 15:31:56
The satisfaction when you see we are top of the league 5 poita ahead of ahhhhhhhhhh. defending was top draw johnson motm for me before he went off but mentions must go to Hendo, Lucas, Enrique, Gerrard and the two cb's of agger and skrtel. Incredible win YNWA

01 Sep 2013 15:30:54
Oh my oh my, I think the last I was this happy was when we had just put four past Real Madrid.
All hail BR, u know better sir . Sturridge, he was the man of the match for me, how he held up play was impacable. Mourihno must be having a fitt.
I have been very wrong about u BR, and for that I apologise.
Great win lads, way to grind out a win.

01 Sep 2013 15:30:09
Mignolet for Reina is like winning the Powerball for LFC

01 Sep 2013 15:23:39
I really do think Jordan Henderson was superb today, ran his socks off.

01 Sep 2013 14:41:37
fabio borini. the most wasted 10 miliion we have ever purchased.not his fault.but why buy him as one of your first signings . if you have no intention of playing him ever.

if he does go out on loan. ask yourselves guys. why the hell did brendan buy him. 10 million quid. its so annoying because we can't buy people who are worth it . yet we can waste 10 million on someone who won't play.

Shut ya trap. I we beat united and are 100% points and top of the league. Not having anybody whining about BR at this point. BR obviously knows what he is doing. Get behind the team.

Totally agree, also imo £7mill wasted on Aspas as well

alan50

Can some people not even be happy for one day? Quit moaning lad!

Well why not support br when he gets it right then.

ie sturridge!

ya may have not noticed but we just beat man u!
sturridge scored a Rodgers signing.
ya may not have noticed cause ya thinking of players to moan and whine about.
support ya team eh, we`re kinda doing well.

come on Liverpool!

dbadger.

I like aspas think he looks a good player I think he will get better as he gets used to his new team mates but to say he's a waste of 7 million after 4 competitive games is a joke joke supporting way to get behind the players in that case sakhi an ilori were rubbish not once did they make a decent tackle from the stands but seriously I think you should give players more than 4 games

Alan
I doubt this will make it past the Eds

"But you are without doubt a dick"

Well Rodgers knows him from previous and wanted to sign him at Swansea but finances wouldn't permit it. When Rodgers joined Liverpool he wanted to bring in bright young players with great futures and are hungry. Borini had a horrific injury plagued season last year, after a great Summer getting into the Italian national side for the summer tournament, from his awesome displays for Roma.

I think we need to be patient with players, especially ones who are foreign and get blighted by injury before they've had much a chance to bed in. Borini is still really young and it's taken Sturridge until he's 23 to really come of age, it's similar with Jordan Henderson and these are born in England players. So we must be fair and look at the situation holistically. Alberto Aquilani cost us a lot more, as did Stewart Downing, they were considered prime seasoned players with International experience, even Carroll cost three and a half times more than Borini. So Borini isn't as expensive in comparison and if we were to sell him, i'm sure we'd get most of the outlay back, he's still rated highly in Italy and only needs a run of games to remind us why. Patience (just my opinion though.)

Just remember Borini Can Do It. :)

01 Sep 2013 14:30:48
just watching the match on TV and the camera panned to the stands showing Ilori, Sakho AND Moses. 3 great additions with perhaps one more attacking player tomorrow?

I think the 8 new recruits: Mignolet, Toure, Illori, Sakho, Cissokho, Alberto, Moses and Aspas is all we'll get, maybe Given (not sure if true, but he's experienced). But all in all that is great that Rodgers now has a squad of players, instead of 11 players and no squad.

We have needed depth for a long time and the squad is in better shape moving forward now than when Rodgers took over last Summer. That is a huge positive for the club we all love. :) YNWA

01 Sep 2013 13:57:35
Sakho, Illori, and Moses in the Crowd at Anfield.

So pretty much nailed on then.
Kinda a bit disappointed in Coutinho

What's coutinho done?

Nothing much. That exactly is the point!

01 Sep 2013 13:26:49
Souness gets on my wick. He says that there 'has to be something wrong' with Sturridge - either his attitude or his behaviour - and he comes to this conclusion not by talking to coaches who he has worked with, or his old managers, but because he wasn't getting picked as first choice centre forward. What planet is this guy on. You can't dirty a players character by basing it on that half cocked theory. He really is a divvy - a good example of someone who shouldn't have their thoughts broadcast around the globe.

At Man City Daniel Sturridge was a under 21 reserve player.
Very unlikely to even get Carling or FA cup games back then.

At Chelsea they had Drogba, Anelka, Torres as the first choice options upfront of him.
When Chelsea keep buying top talents he is unlikely to get much game time.

Now he is at Liverpool, he is our main man and the focal point of our attack.
He will get games, he will get goals and he will get our love.

Why have a go at another Ex great for having a opinion?

Sturridge was renowned for having problems in training at Man city and Chelsea!

01 Sep 2013 13:24:00
Countinho will be and make the difference today

SwissRedinToronto

In hindsight, you couldn't have been more wrong.

01 Sep 2013 13:19:22
G'day Eds,

Looking forward to tonights game here down under.

Just 2 quick questions.

If Luis Suarez left in January for a team still in E/L or C/L competition can he play in those competitions seeing we aren't involved in any?

I have the LFC FA Cup DVD collection - do you ever think they'll produce a League Cup DVD set for the 8 times we have won it?

C'mon lads I want to see Moyesy's moody moping face at full time. maybe he'll start painting his nose red to get a few "lucky breaks"! {Ed002's Note - Yes he can. I know nothing of the DVDs.}

01 Sep 2013 13:09:47
can anyone let me know of a good stream to watch the match

01 Sep 2013 12:54:17
Starting to get nervous/excited for the match. Anyone else take a draw now haha?

Really looking forward to the window closing, the international duty out of the way and then building on a good start!

Kosovo Joe

C'mon, ye Reds!

I am useless at predictions and always get them wrong so I am going for a United win!

01 Sep 2013 12:47:40
Man I hate these games! Nerves up to 11! C'mon lads you know what to do!

01 Sep 2013 12:42:20
Borini set to leave tomorrow if we can get a left winger in.
Cheers
Steve from Pembrokeshire

01 Sep 2013 12:37:21
Just seen the starting eleven. Very stable and if toure was not injured we would have had the same line up 3 weeks running!

Bench is a little light weight for mine today.

However I am confident we will get the chocolates and win 2:1

C'mon you Reds

01 Sep 2013 12:10:30
Good Afternoon Eds and Fellow Reds! The first big day of the new EPL season has arrived and I for one cannot wait! My prediction is a positive result for BR regardless of the score today with the expected arrival of three more players in key positions (good business this weekend once complete) - The competition for places we now have can only give us strength in depth and aid us this season with more consistent results. The current squad assembled appears to be a much hungrier group of players all keen to prove themselves in a red shirt! 1-1 would be my logical first choice of result but an early Liverpool goal may well give us renewed vigour and belief and take us on to a 3 -1 Victory! What a day it could turn out to be and whatever happens today I for one still feel very upbeat about the potential of this team this season and the demise of MUFC after they suffer a few more losses! let's once again get behind BR and the boys and hope that this may well be the next step of progress to put us back in the mix in what is now a very competitive league! Just a final note to thank all the Eds for there tireless work/responses and opinions on this site over the past few months and always seeing the positives two days left boys to hold on to Suarez and then hopefully the Eds can have a breather!

01 Sep 2013 11:14:49
Looking forward to the game today! let's keep our winning mentality going! Cooommmeee ooonnn yyoouuu Reeeddss!

On a sidenote, verry happy with the 2 CB's providing it happens! And I believe Moses will flourish here (fingers crossed).

All the best Reds enjoy the game!

01 Sep 2013 11:56:14
I'll be a little bit disappointed if we end up settling for Victor Moses. We have been linked all Summer with top players such as Mkhitaryan, Costa, Benteke and Willian, to get Moses would be a major step down from these players

01 Sep 2013 10:53:12
Just have to say good luck to Rodgers and the players today! This is definitely his biggest game so far as Liverpool manager in my opinion, and it's a game I really don't want us to come out with anything less than 3 points.

I am so pumped up for this game! Come on Liverpool - You'll Never Walk Alone!

01 Sep 2013 10:38:24
On the eve of what would have been the great Bill Shankly's 100th birthday, what better way to celebrate it, than by giving the enemy a good hiding at Anfield today!

Y.N.W.A

01 Sep 2013 09:50:39
Spent at least an hour last night arguing with my United friends that Henderson wipes the floor with Cleverley. More incisive runs, picks a better pass, more intelligent in the tackle and better array of shots. Come on Jordan, get one in the bag today!

Been rooting for the lad from the minute he arrived at Anfield, and now we are starting to see his dedication transform into solid performances.

Bring on United, going to be a seriously hard game, but no pain no gain! To be the best you've got to be the best.

JFT 96

JP

Beat* .

I think we've all had this argument with a manc hendo wipes the floor with him all day let's hope he does it today!

Feel bad being harsh on a player but spent the last England game with an Everton mate going over how baffled we are he plays for England and more-so united. Average player at best, what annoyed me more about that game (England vs Scotland) was everyone praising his assist when during the first half the ball was cut-back for him twice and even if they weren't easy chances he scuffed them entirely!
Henderson is miles better! More goals, more assist, better chance creation:minutes played, better work rate, better passing, better feet & touch, bigger, younger, faster, and stronger! Sorry for rating by really annoys me how the media and united fans going on about how good cleverly is and just saying hendo is "improving"! Though knowing my luck cleverly will score today

I reckon he'll play a big part today! More goals and a better work rate than Cleverley. Sort your mates out mate! haha.

Give me henderson over not so cleverley any day

01 Sep 2013 09:44:31
Rumours coming through Rooney is out with a face injury. It's the same injury that's plagued him for the last 27 years.

Will the injury effect the warranty on his hairpiece?

Great banter post!

LOL

Quote of the day, year even!

Haha got to love this one

Made me laugh too!

01 Sep 2013 09:38:28
Hi eds, any chance that any of the pending transfers, the defenders in particular will be introduced at Anfield today? {Ed002's Note - I really don't know.}

01 Sep 2013 09:34:46
Never mind about that last post Eds. turns out I DID embarrass myself. He's out injured.

01 Sep 2013 09:12:18
My own personal message to our players:

As supporters we all wish we were talented enough to play for our historic club, but let's face it, were not. You are the chosen ones, the heroes we adore, the players who are representing this wonderful club. The eyes of the world will be watching today. from Asia, Australia, Europe, Africa and the Americas. With modern day TV coverage now shown in every continent, this particular game will be the largest audience you have played against in your whole footballing life. Take strength from this, its what you have been dreaming about all your footballing life.

And make no mistake, to date, this is the most important game we've played under Brendan Rogers. He has assembled his team, his skillful warriors, and you need to show the world that his judgement and our trust in you, is justified. You have grown as a team and you have what it takes to win. Last season was a building phase, this season we need to win these games.

Enjoy every minute of the day boys, sweat real blood and fight for your lives, but most of all, show your skill to the world and enjoy the battle that is about to unfold. When you leave the pitch, leave everything on it and walk off with the biggest smile of your life.

Today will be a war against our biggest adversary, the enemy that is United, but the game will be won with cool heads and real skill. Play hard and good luck boys!

Tel for manager. Quality lad.

Brilliant Post Tel

I have faith in the boys but will support them win, lose or draw

YNWA

01 Sep 2013 08:56:28
Hi Eds, if Juan Mata submits a transfer request as is suggested by some media outlets, is it likely we will make a bid? I know arsenal are interested and can offer CL football however we could sign on the premise that should we fail to qualify this season he will be allowed to leave for an arranged fee. {Ed002's Note - I would not hold your breath.}

Holding your breath can be dangerous.Take the Eds advice

01 Sep 2013 08:41:43
Brendan Rodgers has just under 2 years left on his contract. So to come away from transfers and talk of spurs, I ask you all, including whichever ed is on duty. If BR contract ran out this evening, would you offer him a new deal?

Of course!

I would definitely I think he's made some very astute signings and were playing some nice football I think he's done very well.i hope it continues today against Man Utd!

Yes yes yes. Rodgers has/is doing a fantastic job in my eyes the squad is 10x stronger that last year and his abillity on bringing the youth on aswell for me is second to none. Very happy with brendon. Could he be the new shankly!?! What do fella reds think!?

01 Sep 2013 09:51:10
considering how much change that needed to be done, players that were simply not good enough for top 4 to get rid of and those that were having to get used to brendans way of playing, I would like to see br getting that appraisal done at the end of this season. imo we haven't enough powerful players in midfield, we have two very good strikers in suarez and sturridge but if 1 gets another ban for letting himself down again and dan gets injured we are in trouble.

I think its a bit soon to be talking about whether he would get a new contract or not, as a lot of football is played in 2 years. But I personally would offer him a new contract. I think he has done well with us so far. We seem to be making slow, but steady progress, the football we are playing is taking us back to our roots. He has proven he can manage big egos with the Suarez affair and he can bring out the best in players.

Also we have had what? 4 managers in 4 years how. Changing again, isn't going to help anybody, we need stability to bring success and I think we can do that through BR.

Yes if we keep progressing as we are.

With out doubt the easiest answer ever, I'd give him another 5 years at least. At last we back to playing the Liverpool way, pass and move, been too long coming, now it's back and he has made huge improvements in his first year alone. Just needs to work on his press conference skills or stop talking some times

Absolutely

01 Sep 2013 08:04:05
Morning Eds,
Im really crossing my fingers here, Do we have any serious interest in Yarmalenko? I really like the guy, I personally think he's a better investment than willian . Any info will be highly appreciated . Oh and did we really sign moses on loan? {Ed002's Note - Search engine and previous posts please.}

01 Sep 2013 05:44:33
hi eds/reds is the sakho deal 100%done caue I see city saying they are now wanting a defender, and I would be worried they could easily hijack the deal if the wanted, also some fans on here dying to see the back of skrtel this guy was are player of the season 2 seasons ago, you just don't become a bad player overnight, all well he has made of a few mistakes of late, but if we do sign the other 2 defenders, who knows how well and how long if so they will adapt to the epl.so I think letting skrtel go would be a big mistake, especially if we don't need the money r rid of his wages. {Ed002's Note - Sakho was already offered to Manchester City as has been explained. They have a different target.}

01 Sep 2013 04:19:45
Hi Eds just reading the Guardian that we sign Victor Moses to season long loan {Ed002's Note - Not yet but it is likely.}

01 Sep 2013 03:30:29
hi ed's thanks for all the hard work you guys are putting in in these last days of the window
1 Is the sakho & ilori deal completed(excluding medical)?
2 Do we have any other alternatives to yarmolenko for the left attacking forward role?
P.S Is any team interested in F.Torres? {Ed002's Note - Read The Posts please.}

01 Sep 2013 01:49:13
Wide Players:
Manchester United - Young, Valencia, Giggs, Nani, Zaha
Manchester City - Navas, Milner, Silva, Nasri
Chelsea - Hazard, Schurrle, Willian, De Bruyne, Mata, Moses
Arsenal - Walcott, Podolski, Ox,
Tottenham Hotspur - Bale?, Lamela, Chadli, Lennon, Townsend
Liverpool - Coutinho, Sterling, Ibe, Aspas

If Rodgers would prefer Coutinho to play a central role then that leaves us with 3 wide players. An 18 year old, a 17 year old and Aspas. Now as far as I am concerned Sterling and Ibe should be back-up for 2 first team experienced players. They should be eased into their careers not thrown into the deep end with heaps of pressure piled on them.

I feel that this is an area which needs strengthening immediately. Aspas looks to be a replacement for Downing therefore a left winger is needed. Moses looks certain to join, but I hope we sign a more established wide player as well.
Mata would be my choice. He wants to regain his place in the spain squad for the world cup and he would get plenty of game time at Liverpool to do so. We may not be able to offer CL football but how often will he feature in the CL for Chelsea?

Red Rum

How many of the Spain squad are not playing CL football?

01 Sep 2013 00:54:29
Rooney is 100% out for tomorrows game, great news boys! Come on Liverpool

I think he is an overrated lump and i'm glad he's staying there as he will cause problems within their camp . couldn't care less whether he plays or not as I think we will take them no matter who plays for them

Papers are along he's got a gashed head. Maybe all that banging his head against a brick wall over his transfer to Chelsea. LOL

Todays game you mean?

31 Aug 2013 22:10:51
Hi Eds/fellow rumourites,

I know you have said in the past that should we sign Ilori and Sakho then Skrtel will move on, do you still hold this view?

Is there enough interest for a deal to be concluded on Monday, are Napoli still interested?

In my opinion, if it makes financial sense to keep him it might be worth it. Ilori and Sakho are going to need a bit of time to settle, with Kolo injured and Dagger's injury past (i know this seems to have passed but is still a worry) it will be good to have someone to parachute in if we really need it and then let him go in January.

Cheers in advance {Ed002's Note - See earlier answers.}

01 Sep 2013 00:06:48
Moses signed on loan for £1 million
No option to buy after loan deal

Must be great to know the ins and outs of such deals before the club have finalised them

31 Aug 2013 23:42:03
happy with the sakho and llori signings don't get me wrong I think moses is a good player but he isn't a massive improvement on sterling and ibe i'm still holding onto the hope that we sign turan although it looks very doubtful now really don't understand why we haven't attempted to buy him at only 26 he has plenty of good years left he scores and creates goals almost every game is capable with both feet and skillful c'mon brendan get him signed

31 Aug 2013 23:22:15
We will be paying 1 million for Moses and the deal is done according to the Guardian.

Come on you red men tomorrow!

31 Aug 2013 22:51:10
Eds, reports on tv saying Sakho and Ilori are having medicals at Liverpool. If they sign fly tonight, can they play tomorrow no?

Cheers in advance {Ed001's Note - no, for the 30th time today, no.}

01 Sep 2013 04:54:59
More importantly ed, why the hell would anyone want a player to come into such a disciplined and organised role having signed the evening before, especially against a top side who are one of our greatest rivals?
What a bizarre notion, and judging by your response ed it seems that youv had to answer this numerous times.
This is not Fifa or Champ Man where a player just slots in immediately, Ilori and Sakho will both need atleast a week to train and adjust and get setlled with our systems of play before you even comtemplate putting them in. A striker could maybe be thrown straight in but not a CB.
Were really not that desperate guys, we will resort to a partnership that although didn't work last season has a good underdtanding of playing together and playing in our new system of passing.