Liverpool Banter Archive April 21 2013

 

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21 Apr 2013 23:21:51
Think all of us are pre-occupied with the jaws incident today. Not many posts about the match. I was there today and again did not see enough from Downing and even Henderson to justify keeping them beyond the summer. On a positive note Sturridge was awesome and even Shelvey looked up for it when he came on. roll on next season

Thats more like it. Nice to see someone jsend the jury out on henderson and downing. Both playing well, but are they really lethal and effective enough. I don't think so.

Anonymous woolback

21 Apr 2013 23:51:20
What Suarez did cannot be defended. Louis has apolpogised. The FSG A will no doubt take retrospective action against him. He will serve hs ban. If Louis is contrite and learns from this then he still has a place at our club.

We need to condemn what has happended but if his apology is genuine it should be accepted and we should move on. Chelski appear to be taking this approach.

Just imagine if it had been Manchester United that we were playing troday, It would be Def Con 3 and Fergie would have been looking at a prison sentence.

Remember our mantra; YNWA. if Louis has genuine regret for his actions then he should be supported by the club and given whatever help is needed.

It is not necessarily a sign of weakness or expediency for the club to keep Louis so long as there is a genuine effort to help Louis eradicate these elements from his game.

Louis has already made great strides this year to cut out the diving.

Remember no one is perfect and football is a passionate game. Even Zidane lost it big time in the World Cup Final. Let's reflect and wait for the dust to settle.

Also put this into context and remember the 96.

Totallyagree Henderson and Downing are simply not good enough-Kenny has a lot to answer for inflated transfer prices for these 2 donkeys

I don't agree. Downing and Hendo played alright. Nothing special or lights out, but decent performances. Shelvey hustled, but didn't feel he really impacted as much as you did. Missed a huge opportunity for goal and had some poorly weighted passes in the final third. There are some positives definitely in the match though. Sturridge also played very well off the bench.

People are forgetting that coutinho had an awful game today but I've not seen one person on here mention him! It's always downing or Henderson fault. I'm surprised no one has accused Allen yet lol

How can you genuinely regret biting another player for a second time? The first time ok live and learn but the second?

Top class footballer no doubt in anyones mind but the lad is obviously a moron. Ask yourself as a fully grown adult have you ever had the urge to bite another adult? And then to do it twice? Its embarrassing.

Genuine regret? Its not the first time is it!

FL Redfish, Downing and Henderson have improved slightly, but playing 'alright' is simply not good enough, (especially when you think of the money they cost, best part of 40 million for just alright)

i can cut Henderson some slack because he's still young but Downing is essentially a 27 year old, 20 million right winger who doesn't create anything, he has no vision, he can't beat any players and needs about 10 crosses before atleast 1 finds it's target.

He is simply not good enough and I'll be very disappointed if he's starting games for us next season.

 

 

21 Apr 2013 23:21:39
This incident with Suarez has made such a fuss what about the incident of Hazard stepping on the ball boy or have we all forgotten. This just shows you that these things happen, I am not saying they are right by any standard but they do happen. We are in no position to lose him, so let us all just get over this subject. {Ed002's Note - It is nothing to do with Hazard.}

Ed002 I know it has nothing to do with Hazard because it is not Hazard that committed the mistake I am saying that these things happen. That is all. {Ed002's Note - Maybe you want to consider accepting that Suarez is a complete jerk to do it without trying to draw meaningless comparisons.}

The above poster does not insinuate that it was anything to do with Hazard. He is simply highlighting another incident. No, Hazard has not got the same reputation as Suarez, nobody has, and there was no excuse for what he did, it was disgusting.

22 Apr 2013 02:48:26
I agree with ed it has nothing to do with hazard but a better one would be Defoe on Little Mascherano when he was at West Ham.

Still though nothing to do with that and it was clear frustration, only worrying thing is Suarez seems to have the same level of self control as a 4 year old

Yeah eds, this has nothing to do with other clubs or other players, I don't know why people keep bringing up other incidents like cantana or keane etc to try and defend or justify yesterday. This is about the reputation and honour of Liverpool FC, nothing else should matter, nobody is bigger than our great club.

And by the way, Hazard really did nothing wrong remember, we were all in agreement, haha, every single one of us would of kicked the crap out of a fat ball boy if he was purposely lying on top of the ball wasting time

He's not saying it's anything to do with Hazard, he's just pointing out that big controversies over awful conduct happens - there will be a huge fuss for a few days and then something else will happen and it'll become old news. There is no need to talk about lifetime bans, fire sales or any other rash actions

 

 

21 Apr 2013 23:19:09
If anything, what suarez did today will do more to keep him at the club.

Cant see the germans wanting him after that. That behaviour would not be accepted in Germany.

Daveevad

 

 

21 Apr 2013 23:14:24
Luis suarez the most talked about man in britian it seems he

Just can't get enough
Just can't get enough

Lfc
Suarez
Ynwa
Justice
96

Basy

 

 

21 Apr 2013 23:14:21
Look calm down everyone, just calm down. I know exactly what happened. Ivanovic woke up in the morning, rolled himself up in his quilt, phoned Luis Suarez and said 'I am meat. ' What do you all expect?

BaldyRed

22 Apr 2013 00:21:51
I doubt especially getting pressure from investors or sponsors etc will play a big role on Suarez future!

 

 

21 Apr 2013 23:13:52
Just saw Suarez incident on motd and there is no excuse. Children are scalded for this kind of action and he has let us and himself down once again. He is an unbelievable talent but will now face another lengthy ban and that is not the biggest problem. He was wrong in abusing Evra and he was wrong for not shaking his hand, now this.

The irony is that he had an article in the sunday times where he says that his wife gives him grief for the way he behaves on the pitch and then he does this.

When we were about to sign him I told all of my friends how amazing he was and now I feel cheated by his actions.

Regardless of how awesome he is as a footballer we cannot allow our club to be tarnished with this kind of behaviour. Forget how many goals, forget his almost genius play, forget his "love" for the club, he is going to be banned for at least seven matches. Again!

If, and it is a huge if, he ever plays for us again then I never want to see him berate a young player for not playing a pass or failing to score because he sets no example whatsoever to our young players as was evident today.

I am disgusted by what I saw today and I have supported the team for over thirty years and will continue to support the club. But no-one is bigger than the club. I wait with trepidation as to what will happen but the season has ended for me on a very sour note.

This is my opinion and you are entitled to yours.

McB

I think the suarez incident has been taken to another level, fine he was wrong but he dint eat up ivanovic or ended his career. I think career threatening tackles are worse than this bite. i'm sure he would face a lengthy ban but remember suarez has a kid in him and it is this part of his attitude that makes him a nightmare for defenders. lfc should not even think about selling rather BR should try to manage his temper. if lfc sell him it would be like taking 4 steps back. then replacing him with striker of his class would be difficult as we don't have CL football to offer. it would just start another period of transition

YNWA

 

 

21 Apr 2013 23:10:18
Is it ironic that I'm tempted to take Suarez out of my dream team and replace him with Andy Carroll.

Papa G

 

 

21 Apr 2013 23:04:57
I personally think suarez is off now.
I don't want him to go but I think the club and more importantly the owners will have had enough now.
We will hear all the right noises from Suarez, Rodgers and the club saying we will keep him etc but let's face it, this summer is the last summer of big spending with the FFP rules kicking in. There will never be a better time to sell him financially speaking.
Shame, if he had just kept his head down and stayed out of trouble I think he would be still here next year.
We could get as much as 50m for him if a bidding war kicks in but replacing him will be very difficult.
Obviously I hope I'm wrong but I don't think I am.

MIKEY

 

 

21 Apr 2013 23:02:19
I realise this probably won't be posted but. seriously can you see what has happened to a once proud club?

We all know you will keep him until he has a hissy fit wanting to leave

 

 

21 Apr 2013 22:55:11
The only way Chelsea could have stopped Suarez today was to put Vincent Price on him man to man.
The Juicer

 

 

21 Apr 2013 22:53:26
Who's next on Suarez' bit list? Will it be Robbie Cabbage? Or will it be Bacary Lasagna?
Kopman.

 

 

21 Apr 2013 22:51:00
Haven't commented on here in a while, but can't help myself right now. I don't want to pass judgement on the incident, however, I am willing to bet some serious coin that we all watched Luis Suarez play his last game in a Liverpool shirt today.

Second comment: what a poor shadow Fernando Torres has become. He really offers nothing anymore. Hard to believe if you recall his genius from 2007 - 2009.

Coop

 

 

21 Apr 2013 22:44:54
depressing about rogers being manager next season

bring kenny back

he is our manager

not this david brent bloke

i don't care if we win or lose just give it to kenny

We would be winning with Kenny. Huge mistake letting him go.

Kenny won't take the job, too old. rafa would but he needs bags and bags of cash.

id love klopp but slim to no chance

You don't care if we lose, just give it to kenny?

Wow, just wow, I think you have Suarez syndrome, which basically means you've lost your mind

Kenny failed, get over it!

If Kenny is too old and fergie is 10 years OLDER thann Kenny what does that do to your logic of Kenny being too old?

Kenny Failed but BR is a success!

 

 

21 Apr 2013 22:34:49
I think everyone's looking at this from the wrong angle, i'm looking at the money making possibilities here.
Suarez taking a massive bite out of a Big Mac, there's millions to be made off Mcdonalds, Toothpaste, Electric toothbrushes, and how about he takes a big bite out of an apple, oh yes I pads will be flying off the shelf.
Come on Liverpool sieze the momment, this could be the saving of the club.
RNred

HAHA, good one mate

 

 

21 Apr 2013 22:32:30
Some right drama queens on here thinking they are the voice of reason.

The last time we sold our star striker and looked to replace him we blew £35m on Andy Carroll.

Be careful what you wish for - Suarez needs to stay.

Fans are wishing for Liverpool FC's name and reputation NOT to be dragged through the mud. We are a great and honourable club with an amazing history, who have always been regarded with respect.

No striker is worth losing that all that

Well our former star striker was pants yesterday

He may well have not been on the pitch!

Without Suarez we would have been in the relegation zone, so put it into perspective people. Integrity in the championship or find a suitable punishment and make sure he does not do it again

 

 

21 Apr 2013 22:32:15
Okay, in my opinion, no matter what Suarez has done, he is the only player currently at this club who is truly world class and therefore if we sell him, we will 100% not be getting champions league next year.
For me, getting back into champions league is more important than having a player prone to the occasional crazy act who may get us some bad publicity. As many have mentioned, there have been MANY player who have done crazy things (zidane, cantona etc. ) and they have not been sold simply because they are match winners. Personally I find a lot of these incidents quite amusing (excluding the racial situations obviously) and feel it would be a really stupid thing to do if he was sold, because let's face it Rodgers would never be able to attract a player of suarez's caliber, and would set us back a good few years in terms of achieving champions league.

Dale

We can not afford a player to miss 5-10 games a season through suspension!

It's not about individuals it's about a team. How many "world class" players have Arsenal got? Zero. But they are getting Champions League. Go figure.

Pardoe you've hit the nail on the head OUR club not YOURS lad! Your on here having a go because he's not YOUR player.

 

 

21 Apr 2013 22:26:55
Can't believe how quickly our fans turn on players. People talk about loyalty but people on this site need to chill out

London red

How quickly? Or do you mean no matter how many times he brings shame onto your club?

London Red, are you serious, gimme a break. You talk about loyalty? What about Suarez's loyalty?

Look how the club defended him last year after the Evra incident, the manager stuck his neck on the line for him, players and fans alike defend him time and time again and frankly it gets slightly more and more embarrassing for our great club.

And now this, (he tried to take a bite out of someone on the pitch for gods sake) he's made our club look bad, tarnished Liverpool FC's reputation and made all us fans look like persons for defending him time and time again.

And here's you trying to justify it, writing nonsense about the fans showing no loyalty, jog on mate

 

 

21 Apr 2013 22:22:59
Suarez is an person, shouldn't have done what he did, gives the media a load of ammunition now, probably won't play again this season. however, to talk of selling him is just stupid, he is our best player, has been for 2 seasons - if he wants to go then fair enough but if not we'd be stupid to get rid. Top clubs stick by their best players no matter what they do (Cantona, Keane, Balotelli until his form and attitude turned rank) - we should stand by Suarez, any other club would - we should not allow anyone not involved within the club to hound him out. He's wild and stupid and way out of order. but he's one of the best players on the planet and he plays for us.

SMc

At Last someone who has actually remembered the Luis is one one the best players in the world. Without Luis in our team we would be a great Championship club with integrity. Super if that's what they all want.

Of course there are a lot of world class players out there who dream to play for Brendan Rodgers - Yeah right.

 

 

21 Apr 2013 22:20:52
Thought he was a donkey. no he's actually a dog! - embarrassing and unforgivable

 

 

21 Apr 2013 22:14:01
First he upsets taggart and Evra, then he bites ivanovic, then he won my money back with paddy power. King luis is the gift that keeps on giving. Legend

Haha! Where's an agree button when yu need one!

 

 

21 Apr 2013 22:12:13
Somebody needs to give Suarez his lunch before games!

But, I think that's about it, the sponsors, the media and everyone else will put a a lot of pressure on LFC and since there was a good chance he might have gone before this game anyway, I think he will leave and we won't stop him leaving.

The real AG

 

 

21 Apr 2013 21:58:59
NON-SUAREZ POST.

Did anyone else Sturridge was absolutely brilliant when he came on today? An assist, would have been two if Cech hadn't made a great save to deny Gerrard, a goal and a thunderous 30-yard strike that hit the post!

RedKopite

Sturridge was superb. let's just hope he stays fit until the end of the season. Any ideas eds if Borini could be back before the end of the season?

21 Apr 2013 22:43:08
Sturridge is class, Man of the Match for me.

Where are all the sturridge haters?

speak!!!!

All the Sturridge haters are at this moment on the Luis Suarez villification and hate bandwagon.

 

 

21 Apr 2013 21:58:03
Let's hope that the "Bring Torres back to Anfield" brigade were watching how he celebrated Chelsea's 2 goals today. and realise that his heart does NOT belong to Liverpool.

It's just a pity that he did not show the same good grace that Sturridge did.

Have you seen the abuse he has had since he left. And suarez shames our club?

Is that the same 'good grace' you lot showed him when he dared to leave?

We lot did not want him to go but he is the first player I know who went public and said straight away its great at chelsea every thing is better than at lfc a statement made after a few weeks, now he knows it is not he also knows stevie gee made him by spoon feeding the majority of his goals, red mick tag

 

 

21 Apr 2013 21:48:10
Sorry eds more of a rant, how dare souness talk about luis suarez bringing shame on the club after what he did with THAT PAPER {Ed002's Note - They are unrelated matters.}

You miss the point entirely. Souness is absolutely spot on to have a go and try to deffend the name of the club. He was right when he said Politicians will get involved with this.
That paper as you put it will run this story massively, as will all the other Tabloids, TV channels and internet sites, and that is where politicians like to make a name for themselves.
In a year when the families of the 96 have made great advances, this will hurt public support and sympathy, and makes it far more difficult to apply pressure through the media and politicly.
I am a massive fan of Suarez the player, and I can join in with some of the jokes tonight with my mates about it, but don't under estimate what problems this could cause, it needs sorting ASAP. And an appology first thing tommorrow must happen. He must take all the blame himself here, he was completely wrong.

22 Apr 2013 00:48:30
disagree, bringing shame to the club is just that! bringing shame.

The same Souness who nearly started a full scale riot in the Fenerbahce stadium when his Gala team squeeked past them in the cup. [FR]

 

 

21 Apr 2013 21:17:12
Although what he did was a disgrace there is no way we can afford to sell Suarez. Who would replace him exactly? We are not going to be in any European cup competition and we have the top scorer in the league although he is a liability at times football wise he is top quality and we would not attract a player of his calibre or anywhere near it if he is sold

 

 

21 Apr 2013 21:14:54
if suarez was to win the pfa award all I can say is the award should be scrapped for good this man is a liability to LFC the sooner he goes the better for me he should not wear the same shirt as the likes of rushy and dalglish did sorry fellow reds but that is how most of us should feel about him how good he is, he is letting this club down all the time. BILLYLFC4EVER.

Suarez won't play for 10 games at least mate and with only 5 left I would say he has played his last for us

He's scored 30 goals this season you melt how is that letting the club down? He has messed up, the club will deal with it internally - the only people who want Suarez gone are other clubs and fans. He is our best player, get a grip and stop chattin' like a whopper

SMc

If you want to do that then take his goals away from us aswell hey, we would be fighting relegation without them

he is not the 1st player to do some thing wrong, and he won't be the last

bye the way did you cheer his goal at the end, if you did its called two faced, even rafa said he did not see any thing

i want suarez to stay and be here for a few more years, and if I was you lot I would be careful what you wish for, because the grass is not always greener on the other side

if suarez goes that will be the end of us being in the prem

mickey b

 

 

21 Apr 2013 21:14:27
Petr Cech is wearing a head guard,
Fernando Torres is wearing a nose guard. I think next week Luis Suarez will be wearing a Hannibal Lecter mask

Roadrunner

Spoilsport - I was going to suggest something along those lines ( a pit-bull muzzle). Whatever anyone says we are finally getting some bite into our team!
DM2013

 

 

21 Apr 2013 21:13:42
And Souness, was it not 'embarrassing' to your club to run out and plant a flag on your arch rivals turf? Or perhaps your memory is short. You know very well Graeme, football is full of mavericks. Don't be too quick to criticise, recall your own career (wonderful as it was) and think a little further before dishing out such emotive comments.

Mark

 

 

21 Apr 2013 21:09:14
I think an interesting comparison to make here would be to look back at how Fergie handled the Cantona kung-fu kick in comparison to how Ayres and Rogers are currently handling this one. I will research with interest.

Mark {Ed002's Note - It is nothing to do with Cantona or Ferguson.}

Obviously. But the way controversial issues are handled by different people are related.

21 Apr 2013 22:47:22
Mark mate its really different compare to united, Liverpool are not in same league or position to continue with the mess which Suarez brings to the club, we have got lots of problems to deal, our sponsors had already warn us about Suarez and the club had some serious talk to Suarez himself but looks like he is not going to change and will bring more problem to us, its impossible to run Liverpool without sponsors or to attract new sponsors with that kind of behaviour which globally hurts our club image, Liverpool need sponsors to move this club foward, where sponsors need united more then united needing them as there are a lot of sponsors fighting for them compare to us. Keep in mind lack of success, now even out of top4 and still we get big sponsors because of our global image which we can't afford to lose it or let Suarez to destroy it.

 

 

21 Apr 2013 21:38:44
ill never understand how he can get so wound up every time he plays. he annoys himself, his team mates drive him bananas and the opposition make him a possesed man! don't get me wrong he's a special, special player and could be a living legend but deep down even before todays incident he was never a lifer at Liverpool. we r just a stoo gap. he could have squared the ball twuce today also fkr two easy tap inns!

 

 

21 Apr 2013 21:32:59
Can't believe some of the fans wanting Suarez out. He's the leading scorer in the premier league and our best player. Did United want Cantona or Keane out? Did France shun Zidane? Did Chelsea want Terry out? I'd stand by Suarez if he had bitten his arm off because he's Liverpool and he will kick, punch, fight, bite, dive, cheat, bleed and die to win!
DBol

You do have a point. Football is littered with "bad boy" players. He will get fined and suspended and if he wants to be here next year and the club are happy for him to be here then it will be business as usual.

The Irish Rover

He knows what is!

Totally agree, he is the reason were not in a relagation battle now, he must stay, the cantinas and terrys stayed at their clubs, so must luis

Guys are you completely missing the point for gods sake or what? None of the fans are questioning Suarez's ability, we're all aware he's amazing the the top premier league scorer, thanks for pointing that out, no one's debating that.

But the reputation, respect and good name Liverpool Football Club is more important than goals or points I'm afraid

 

 

21 Apr 2013 21:25:31
We Knew what kind of player he was when we bought him.

I don't condone his actions but I would not sell.

Random Red

 

 

21 Apr 2013 21:24:19
Suarez is done for the season and it might be the last time he wears the red shirt. time to see what Sturridge is made of.

I think Suarez was trying to see what Ivanovic is made of.

Rigsby.

Haha, very good rigsby

 

 

21 Apr 2013 21:24:15
I am really quite surprised maybe a little appalled at how fans can support Suarezs' behaviour? It really is baffling, yes without his goals this season we would really have been up the creek as it were, but does that really allow him to behave in such manner? And for people to condone his conduct with words like passionate and fighting spirit? Stevie g and carra r passionate what that guy has done is nothing short of heinous, its not as I'f this was an isolated incident. How many more times can lfc be dragged into the gutter? He may stay for another year, who knows? Whether he scores fifty goals next season, he'll never become a true legend in my eyes, the clubs' name must always remain paramount.

I don't think anyone has defended him. Everyone can see he is guilty. Some people just don't think it is as evil and hainus a crime as others do. Is Gazza grabbing someone by the bollo*ks better or worse? (Or was it Vinny Jones, I forget!) Give him his ban, fine him, and move on. I am pretty sure he will give his apologies to Ivanovich, and to everyone else. I'd rather have a player at my club who cared that much than a player who didn't give a damn.

We aren't talking about an over zealous tackle or frustration boiling over here, there was simply no need to act in that manner. Let's not forget that he also did it whilst at Ajax. Asides from the evra incident, which in all honesty probably cost Kenny his job, how many other occasions has he brought the club down? Great player yes, as a person? No better than joey Barton. The club and fans have shown him plenty of support recently, no place for behaviour like that. To be clear, I'm not a Suarez fan, I am a Liverpool one first and foremost. The clubs name and reputation must always come first, regardless of individuals.

 

 

21 Apr 2013 21:23:18
What he has done, is meant we can't accuse ref's of letting a certain clubs players get away with murder or playing fergie time for a while.
You know what we'll get for years now.

 

 

21 Apr 2013 21:22:54
Some of the best players with the best passion do stupid, unthinkable things in the heat of the moment, their excitement and passion towards the game can go overboard and drive them to the unthinkable. Drug addicts get their kicks through drugs- footballers get their kicks through football, thecompetitiveness of the game can drive men to do these things.

Have you evre done something in the heat of a fight, argument or feud that you have later regretted? I certainly have. The ardenaline and desire to not back down in a game off football is exactly the same as in a fight or argument.

Cantona, zidane, keane and various other incidents across the world of football as a result of passion and adrenaline turning them into mad men.

Suarez is no different. He is a winner and highly competitive, looked incredibly fired up for the game. Of course its unacceptablw and barbaric and he probably should get sold for
doing it, but it is only because of the winning attitude we want to see from players, that you want to see from peeople in any walk of life, I can relate to luis suarez because when I am over enthusiastic about something, I will do stupid things. Whther its over monopoly, with friends or in the ring, it happens. Peoplecan snap, and do stupid things.

Anonymous woolback

Probably should get sold for? Do you think it'll put clubs off taking him? Madrid, Barca, Bayern, City, PSG. They'd all have him. Forget the baggage he brings he's simply a world class footballer and we'd be fools to sell him

Have you got the pictures to prove there's no mark on his arm because you need to seen them to the fa pretty quick

I know that, it should really on a moral level get him sold, but he's too damn good.

As for the second poster when in the post above did I say suarez didn't bite him?

Anonymous woolback

BS. "Gee, I'm wound up and mad about something, I think I'll take a bite out of him even though there are 26 cameras around the ground. "

That makes no sense at all. The only conclusion I can come to is a) Suarez is insane or b) he knew exactly what he was about, what the repercussions would be, and did it anyway. Neither option a) or b) strikes me as the kind of person we want at our club.

The point of the post, RDL, was that suarez didn't know what he was doing at all until he did it. It wasnt pre planned at all, just and outburst of anger.

Did you actually read the post?

Anonymous woolback

 

 

21 Apr 2013 21:22:38
There has been a massive overreaction to the Suarez incident. He was wrong to do what he did, and it was unbelievably stupid of him, but some people need to get a life. He didn't even make a mark! Grown men crying and getting outraged over it, pathetic if you ask me. I didn't see it at the game, I was appealing for a penalty on Suarez haha, but watching it back I found it so ridiculous it was funny. He is mad is Luis.
JFT96
Smithy

 

 

21 Apr 2013 21:22:31
Maybe Suarez should have issued this as an apology. evidently then you get forgiveness and are classed as a legend!

"When the seagulls follow the trawler, it's because they think sardines will be thrown into the sea. Thank you very much. "

Can't condone biting, or Kung fu kicking a man in the crowd, but there does seem to be a few double standards flying around.

This has to be his last chance!

 

 

21 Apr 2013 21:22:18
I bet the new director of communications is not looking forward to tommorow

 

 

21 Apr 2013 21:05:02
I have defended Luis to the hilt especially over the Evra incident, but today sadly he has acted like a complete person!

He has just given every critic who wanted to drive him out of the club ammunition, and my god the producers at sky must have creamed in there kecks when he did it, tv will now have weeks of material to hang him out to dry with.

I thought he was gone in the summer anyway, but now it's nailed on he's gone, and buying clubs will no doubt try and drive the price down because of his reputation.

Things are just going from bad to worse, FSG will now have the excuse to move him on and pay for this summers transfers with the 30 or so million we will get for him and for once I wouldn't be able to disagree, because how do you defend the indefenceable?

Reply how you like to this as I won't be responding, going to down a few beers and watch ready steady cook or something, totally pissed off goodnight!

Waro

I think this is perhaps the first time I've ever agreed with everything you said Waro. 100% spot on I think.

 

 

21 Apr 2013 21:02:59
And furthermore still. If FSG are indeed 'concerned' regardingthe 'negative publicity' that may accompany today's incident then may I suggest they go and purchase Norwich (or similar) and float around quietly with no fuss or 'negative headlines. ' The worst that may happen is a few dodgy recipes. Then perhaps a passionate, understanding of football culture and realistic owner may get a chance to embrace passion, commitment and all that comes with it, rather than be concerned with image. {Ed002's Note - God this is one of the more embarrassing posts - so you have turned this on the owners? Hopeless.}

Not at all. Your limited intellect obviously needs things to be spelt out to you. A Comment was made earlier about FSG being worried about the clubs image. Indeed FSG are to blame for a players actions. But if they wish to own a club which doesn't make headlines then perhaps a smaller option may be better. I'll remember to use words of one syllable for your good self in the future Ed002. And save the more advanced points for someone a little less black and white, like Ed001 for example.

Mark {Ed002's Note - You are a cretin and an embarrassment - FSG cannot be held responsible for a jerk like Suarez. It is truly pitiful to read trash like this.}

 

 

21 Apr 2013 20:50:27
Skynews interview a Liverpool fan.
"I think he was going to bite him but pulled out"
Line of the week.

 

 

21 Apr 2013 20:44:10
Zidane headbutted
Cantona flyin kicked
1 of the dutch legends spat

Suarez has onli made a racist remark and
Bit 2 players!

Suarez is crazy but I luv him and want him to stay he fights for the shirt and onli disgraces himself not our club that's the media they have got it in for us and have done for a while suarez needs to apolagise accept his punishment abd. Think about what he's gna do nxt season at lfc hopefulli

Basy

Not to mention Vinny Jones gripping Paul Gascoine's goolies!

 

 

21 Apr 2013 20:42:58
{Ed002's Note - We are not going down that route for reasons you are well aware IAK.}

Damn, I really wanted to see that post.

Disney! {Ed002's Note - It was about the reknowned Burnley match in the 1950s.}

 

 

21 Apr 2013 20:40:40
Furthermore, in the cool light of day, would you rather have a player that performs a world class pass to set up a goal, gives a penalty away, bites a players arm and scores a 97th minute equalising goal - all with insanity, passion, drive and emotion combined or others in the team today hiding in the shadows with none of the above? Yes, they slip under the radar but how much do they actually contribute? Honestly?

Mark

 

 

21 Apr 2013 20:34:22
I think Suarez is off to Bayern and I think the deal was done weeks ago.
Whatever anyone thinks about today the owners have seen enough. They are very image conscious and the clubs image does affect it's value. They showed their ruthletvess last year when they pretty much sacked all non-players in January and then sacked Kenny in May.
Suarez was the cause of that display, he is now the cause of more controversy. If no deal had been struck before, his fate is sealed and he will be sold in the summer.

Coutinho is his replacement.

Serge N'Gian {Ed002's Note - There is no done deal with Bayern Munich. I told you weeks ago about the plotting and Giovanni Branchini - should have taken some notice.}

Sorry ed. Could you elaborate further on this plotting in detail. To be honest I still feel he will stay. If he does move I think it will be to bayern. {Ed002's Note - Regardless of what you think, there is no deal with Bayern Munich. There are a number of interested sides and there has been much background noise I explained about at the time. It is not really a matter to be opened up again this evening. Waith a few days.}

Ed I searched Giovanni Branchini nothing came up. what happened with him/?plz

majestic69 {Ed002's Note - See above.}

22 Apr 2013 13:02:19
It's likely to do with Juve. Read this.
http://www.football-italia.net/32216/formidable-suarez-scenario-juve
By the way it's now got a link on there titled- Juve to meet Suarez following biting scandal.
Mad or forcing a move? {Ed002's Note -

 

 

21 Apr 2013 20:31:19
I have heard that Disney is going out on the town tonight to dance to just can't get enough. Love to see you get your jig on Disney.

We'll its not like he's got a girlfriend is it. Disney, get a girlfriend and a life and a football club with some bite in Europe.

 

 

21 Apr 2013 20:20:48
Lighten up - it's nearly the end of the season and it was only a nibble.

Gazman

 

 

21 Apr 2013 20:19:38
The canteen has to be blamed for this really. If Saurez has to resort to eating a Chelsea player then surely he must be starving. I would've chosen Mata or Hazard to eat before the chewy looking Ivanovic.

Gazman

I blame BR for this one. Apparently at the half time team talk he accused Suarez for lacking hunger
G

 

 

21 Apr 2013 20:16:47
The club have just released a statement regarding Suarez. Apparently, he's had a check up and the doctor doesn't think he's picked up anything untoward and he's going to be fine!

And doesn't anyone else think that it was a case mistaken identity? It was clearly Downing that bit Ivanovic and he should be banned for a long, long time.

Seriously though, it is shocking behaviour and he's let everyone down, again. The game has been overshadowed by his antics and we've just got to face the consequences.

Senseless!

Rigsby.

 

 

21 Apr 2013 20:18:41
Thanks to rafa what a class man he is, he calmed everything in media about Suarez which is a big shock what suarez did, any manager would have tore Liverpool reputation apart.

An accurate and perceptive post. Well done, completely correct.

Mark

Completley agree showed his class and experience. Thought a lot of the guy when he was with us and my feeling has not changed. please do not take this as a Brendan out post I think he will improve us greatly given the chance. But thought his remarks on Torres were abit weak, he is learning and learning fast don't be bullied by the press.

Interesting point this Ed 02, as a chelsea fan what did you think of Rafa's interview? he obviously tried to avoid causing iverpool any more grief and switching focus to the extra time.
would you rather he had attacked Suarez or are Chelsea best to keep quiet, and concentrate on there own run in.
I guess he couldn't really win in this scenario. {Ed002's Note - I didn't see it and it will always be better to let matters run rather than give opinion early.}

Your spot on Ed, I'm at sea at the momment and watched the match with the rest of the crew, so in all by now about 200 must of seen it, and there supporters of loads of different sides, tonight it's the in joke. peoples initial reaction has allready worn off, the Chelsea lads are just gutted they didn't get the 3 points and it was so late.
Appologise take the 3 match ban he would have got if the ref had seen it, and the club gets him some anger managemant help.
There is going to be loads of titles, relegation and champions league news the next 2 weeks to keep the press happy.
People have lives to live, get it over quickly ( not like the Evra mess) and move on.

 

 

21 Apr 2013 20:11:53
What are peoples opinions on what to do about Suarez in the summer? No doubt he is pure world class and if we keep him next season he could be the diffrence between champions leauge and missing out again. However he is going to start giving the club a bad name soon there's no excuse for what he did today. I think I will get slated for saying this but if someone offers us 50million I would say sell and hope Rodgers can find a sutible replacement.

Real Madrid come over in the summer for a meeting with Suarez -

'Hey Luis, we'll pay LFC 50 million if you agree to sign for us, what do you say lad?'

Suarez - 'For a chance to play for Madrid, I'd bite your arm off'

Real Madrid's negociation team go running out the door.

 

 

21 Apr 2013 20:09:29
Was discusted with Liverpool today,
the way we took 50 million off Chelsea
for that guy in the mask.
Do people really want him back?
I really felt sorry for him today,
when I remember what he used to be.

 

 

21 Apr 2013 20:00:14
To the EDs

On the Suarez bite,

Obviously there are questions that need to be asked about Suarez's future etc.

My question is will this incident likely affect the price that he would be sold for, if he is indeed sold?

and would it be fair to say that if the club do decide to sell him, do you think they would accept a lower price for him in order to move him on asap. {Ed002's Note - I would doubt that the price would be impacted in any way.}

Exactly. I was thinking the sae thing. What if he didit delibertay so Liverpool have little option ad sell him. Ed, do You think there is a chance a player like him could do that? {Ed002's Note - If the "bite" was not deliberate as you say and it was more a matter of arm har caught in the teeth - then he has a great defence and I am sure it will be quickly set aside.}

I think he was having a closer look at his tattoo or wiping his nose on Ivanovic's arm. Both plausible and should be used in his defence. Much better than Ed002's suggestion.

The Irish Rover

 

 

21 Apr 2013 20:06:26
Eds fellow reds. I know we are all saying Luis is mad, but he could be being clever, funny how he stats this morning he here for 4 more years then acts like that. maybe noing he is on his last chance with the owners he could of just got his move away. Something to think about maybe

Sorry mate but BR also said no player is bigger than LIVERPOOL FC and I will still support LFC for as long as I breath. but that is ABH actrual bodily harm. and our club shouldn't get the bad press all the time for mine less players actions

Worked at Ajax.

 

 

21 Apr 2013 20:05:42
Can I please just say"calm down, calm down. " I am not going to try to defend what happened-the pictures speak for themselves. He will be banned and quite rightly so. However all of you who are calling for his head on a plate please just think fora minute. We as supporters call for fight and passion and on that side of things and you can't deny he has that in abundance. Yes It has over spilled this time but does this mean we have to kick him out of the club? Did Fergie kick Keane or Cantona out for their issues? No. As BR says we will deal with it and move on from it.

 

 

21 Apr 2013 20:04:52
Before everyone hits all the panic buttons on the Suarez biting incident I agree he should be moved on but the club will have to do this right, if you want top price for a player you need to be reluctant to sell so expect Liverpool to publicly say one thing whilst privately trying to get the best possible price for. Today we saw
The Good -Pass for sturridge goal and last minute equaliser
The Bad- Stupid hand ball for penalty
The Ugly - Biting another human being
Sorry Louis love you as a player but Love Liverpool FC more time to move on

 

 

21 Apr 2013 19:47:20
Thought Gerrards [post match interview was a disgrace. As Captain he should come out and state that the behaviour of LS has no place on a football field and is totally unacceptable.

So far, Red Boy, you have slagged off Suarez, Rodgers and now Gerrard.

I think it's clear which Red team you support and it isn't one connected to the 3 men you have attacked.

Run along now boy.

Serge N'Gian

Ps--i also slagged off carragher--who is past his sell buy date--look at chelsea s first goal

so run along child

 

 

21 Apr 2013 19:47:13
Ed do you think Suarez will be done by the FA for that bite? I remember Jermain Defoe biting Mascherano a few years ago and no action was taken but it is Suarez we're on about! Any ideas mate? Cheers.
LS7. {Ed008's Note - The ref cautioned Defoe for the incident no extra ban can be added. However the ref didn't see the Suarez incident and with video replays he is sure to say he would have given a red card for it. Expect a 3-6 match ban.

 

 

21 Apr 2013 19:49:39
First of all Suarez what is he at. He is a lunatic! I can't understand how biting someone can even cross his mind. He will be crucified but its his own fault and people can moan and say Defoe got away with it before. That means nothing Suarez has a reputation and a nasty edge to his game. Top top player but has serious baggage.

But can we afford to sell him?

Bulmer

 

 

21 Apr 2013 19:42:36
I am sure MOTD2 tonite will kill off any hopes that suarez can continue his career at LFC.
Hansen and Lawrenson will tear him apart

You wait until they get their teeth in to him!

Here we go!
So you are going to blame the tv for Suarezs. Mentalness

 

 

21 Apr 2013 19:42:04
IT will be touch next few days for Liverpool for wrong reasons. Looking at things seems like there will be major reshuffle at LFC in terms of players after season. I believe we would sell Coates, Skrtel, Shelvey, Assaidi, Carroll and Suarez (wonderful player but makes horrible mistakes as human which is costing us reputation), I would say we would get around £70 all together with most chuck coming from Suarez £40 mill and Carroll £15 or maybe straight swap with ben arfa or Diame and some money if we lucky. Kelly, Allen and Borini should be back next season with carra retiring I would say 2 Centre halfs would come in.

 

 

21 Apr 2013 19:37:12
Todays performance must mark the end of the road for LS and BR

Why Rodgers? Did he tell Suarez to bite Ivanovic?

Totally agree. Their players showed us what skilful players look like. Sorry but BR just doesn't seem to see it the way us fans see it

How anyone can see this as an opportunity to have a go at Rodgers is beyond me. An ordinary first half however overall we were good for at very least a draw. I agree about Rodgers seeing it different to you fans, he knows about football and you dont.

Andy K

 

 

21 Apr 2013 19:39:03
Just been watching the LS on tv--must be the end of the season for LS and possibly the end of his LFC career--just too much of a liability {Ed018's Note - should be}

Don't say that ed

 

 

21 Apr 2013 19:29:02
In his defence, my missus thinks some of the chelsea players are a bit tastey too.

Anyone remember Defoe and his bite on Mascherano? No action taken.

No action was taken because Defoe received a yellow and the red handled it.

Where would we be? With our reputation still in tact.

 

 

21 Apr 2013 19:27:48
hey guys, just want to say there is a lot of Liverpool fans saying they want luis out of the club for biting in todays game. I agree it was shocking and that should never be done on a football pitch however just take a sec to think where we would be if we did not have our number 7!

Andy_lfc

21 Apr 2013 19:52:18
Andy_lfc just think for a second how will that effect our reputation as club and how will that effect interms of attracting new sponsors as our main sponsors were very close to cancel the deal because of Suarez and evra issue, how can we move foward if sponsors feel shame to associate with a club who have players with that behaviour.

Footy is more then that mate, Suarez is a disgrace and won't change, because of him today fans of other club media and fA etc have no respect at all for Liverpool, success is not going to remain forever neither Suarez is going to stay forever but what about respect, reputation which has made what Liverpool is today despite lack of success we still get big sponsors because of our reputation, respect and how we conduct ourselves, if that is lost then that will be end of Liverpool!

I agree without suarez we are pretty toothless in attack

I get what u are saying mate but I honestly believe if we got rid of suarez we are taking 3 steps backwords we have a world class player in him and still young at his age there is none better most of all he wants to play for Liverpool and we are not in the CL. who else would come and play for us with no CL football that's as good as him i'd say no1. so all i'm saying is suarez needs to wise up and show every1 the good side to him. if he can stay for another year and stay out of trouble then its worth keeping him. rodgers has already said we don't have much money to spend so keeping him is a must

Andy_lfc ^^^

21 Apr 2013 20:34:30
I think you need to calm down suarez has played his heart out this season he made a mad mistake which he will b punished for fined and big ban expected but lsn if he dint play and run around like a a guy on one man mission we would be fightin for relegation!
Rodgers needs to make a decision sell or keep but I would keep the media is always lookin to screw and yes he dunt help himself but look a cantona! Did fergie sell him No he made him captian lol soo stik with suarez!

Lfc
Suarez
Ynwa

 

 

21 Apr 2013 19:26:26
Suarez is an absolute disgrace. Mindless person, with a disgusting streak to him. Today I am embarrassed to support Liverpool, and sorry to the Prem. I agree with Jamie Redknapp when he says there must be something wrong with the guys head. He has bitten someone at two different clubs- that ain't what footballs about. I feel ashamed that I used to sing his name from the terraces. He has thrown everything that King Kenny tried to do to him back in his face and is bringing our club trouble.

Ashamed yet no name!

 

 

21 Apr 2013 19:14:56
Sigh.

Genius? Yes.
Mad? Probably.
Wrong? Definitely.
Sell? Well.

His action cannot be condoned. In fact, the club should take the lead in punishing him even b4 the FA acts. And punish him hard. If he isn't happy with this, he can leave.

BUT if he accepts his punishment and buckles down to concentrate on football, we should keep him.

It's bad. Terrible in fact. But worse than kungfu Cantona? Not in my eyes.

Singapore Red

The Cantona kick was worse yes I agree and I thought then {as do now} that he should have been banned from football for life!

However, Luis is our player and its Liverpool that will suffer for this AGAIN!

He has bit a fellow player AGAIN!

He may be a genius and I fully accept we would in trouble without him but really. we can't keep putting up with these insane random acts of his can we?!

 

 

21 Apr 2013 19:14:35
all you guys mourning on Suarez behavior. Fine, he bit the guy, it is a game and emotions get high.

Did all of you or the media also call for such a ban on Keane, when he intentionally ended the career of a player? Or on Zidane's head butt incident? I do not remember the media acting this way on those incidents, they were both in a similar pedigree of disgraceful behavior on the pitch.

If a Manchester United player had done the same, do you think the media would have reacted similarly?

Have we all being convinced so much by the media now to react so adversely to him? Have we forgotten how the media behaves when it is a Liverpool player?

Btw, eds, can it be such a lengthy ban, as the referee definitely saw what happened but did not even brandish a card or even a foul. And even after Ivanovic complained and showed the possible mark to the referee, the referee said nothing and moved on.

So if I am correct, then the FA can only impose a 10 match ban if the referee reports it to the FA else, it will be a 3-4 match ban. (At Ajax, he was straightway red carded and the incident reported for investigation)

When we bought Suarez, we already knew what he was a player.

The Wigan player was slated all over the media for his awful tackle on Haidara, so stop playing the victim card.

I've played football before and you're right emotions do get high, yet I've never thought about biting an opponent but hey maybe I'm not as passionate as much or want to win as much as Suarez.

He never learnt from what he did at Ajax when he received a seven game ban so should face a bigger ban for doing it again.

 

 

21 Apr 2013 19:14:29
I really feel our club is on a big slide I mean I really can't understand the style of our play, our passing is horrific we can't put 3 passes together our defending is shocking teams seem to slice through us at ease. at the ither end we got no creative players except Suarez Gerrard (if he's further forward)Lucas does nothing in the game for me, I just can't see where this Liverpool team is going under Brendan Rodgers the players he brought in Allan borini sahin did he honestly think we would improve with these kind if players? We are LIVERPOOL FOOTBALL CLUB who should be up challenging for honours every year not finishing 7th 8th with your west broms etc, I really feel for the direction of our club, and I know people say money doesn't guarantee success but it certainly helps not buying average players we need top quality players

Clueless. Ou style of football is good with a lot of room for improvement. To say that Coutinho and Sturridge are not creative is simply ignorant. The club is trying to get back up top however we need to establish a solid foundation to build on as a club and this is happening. This post sounds like a dummy spit to me.

Andy K

Why would we improve with players like Sahin? You mean the person who two years ago was the Germans league player of the year?

 

 

21 Apr 2013 19:12:18
Let us not make the mistakes that we did previously. Ayre needs to come out and say Suarez will not play for us again this season. The FA will quite rightly throw the book at him.

Liverpool have put a lot of faith in Suarez and he has thrown this back in there faces. He has to go to try to protect the club. Problem is who will want to buy now and at what price given these problems. I think we are stuck with him and just waiting for the next problem to occur. Huge shame as he could have become a legend for Liverpool but has let us down too many times. Great player but extremely played human being.

Well done to Benitez as well. He could have majored on this but even now looking to protect Liverpool FC as much as possible. Touch of class ( brilliant the way the Sly reporter was thrown by his replies).

Warwickshire Red

21 Apr 2013 19:23:50
Rafa benitez. supported Liverpool FC.
I still say with 100 mill. he could have easily got us CL. easily. very very easily.

Rafa was a credit and still is. Even in his aftermatch interview.

But I think they glory days are long gone. BR won't be sacked or go anywhere and LFC won't be either, dark days, dark days

Yorksredc

 

 

21 Apr 2013 19:12:13
I really thought we battled well today and deserved a point. We kept at it and our heads never dropped. Suarez saved us today so I am really thankful for that. Its hard to definitely know what happened with Suarez but it looked like the intention was there and what will be, will be but I don't believe its right to slate him. let's support our players.

He should be slated it was disgraceful! I love him as a player but as a ambassador for the club he's disgusting!

Listen I am not saying its right what went on. But its so easy to jump on the bandwagon and have a go at someone when everybody else is.

 

 

21 Apr 2013 18:38:57
Errrrrrrm, where do you start with that. ?

Nobody can defend what Suarez has just done, and the repercussions of his actions will affect the future our club for a long time.

He is our best player, and he may have just played his last game for the club with an impending ban, and the vultures will be circling in the summer.

He has just weakened our hand in negotiations, and the 40 or 50 million we may have gained has just gone out the window.

A total PR disaster, when people have been finally talking about his football, he gets nominated for player of the year and then does that!!

My opinion is that he will now go abroad in the summer, and we will gets our pants pulled down with the fee, which I would think will be nearer to 25m.

Interested to hear others opinion, of which I am sure there will be many.

Thanks,
GP29

20 -25 million defo a wool chatting them prices 60 million is cheap for suarez

21 Apr 2013 19:21:11
He is going. Nothing more.
But I still Love luis suarez as a player.

21 Apr 2013 19:21:26
I really don't understand the fuss and shock what Suarez has done, then why a lot of Liverpool fans are suprise or shock? Is this first time he has bite an opponent player or done crazy things?

21 Apr 2013 19:27:50
60million? What are you talking about boy?

Do you honestly think a club is going to dole out that kind of figure for a player with his reputation, knowing full well that there is a huge risk he may be banned for quite a few games during the season? There are 4 games left. I will be surprised if he does not receive a 10 game ban.

Not to mention what impact his image has on the sponsors who, whether we like or not, invest huge sums into football clubs.

I think you have just seen exactly why Suarez would struggle to sell for half that amount no name. You will be very lucky to receive anything upwards of £35m for him.

Disney!

The expert Disney came out of his little cave again, your really obsessed with lfc, but hey who could blame you.

 

 

21 Apr 2013 18:36:47
A question to Eds and Fans
What current Liverpool squad lacks to be a League Winning team. Seems to be much optimistic, but few good additions will be enough to change a 7th placed team to a champion next year, take Juventus as an example
Indian Red

21 Apr 2013 19:26:18
That few good additions will cost us a fortune of money mate.
we are our self responsible for our current situation.
No world class players. totally dependent on 1-2 players.
blew the respect of owners, their trust and their money.

21 Apr 2013 19:26:18
That few good additions will cost us a fortune of money mate.
we are our self responsible for our current situation.
No world class players. totally dependent on 1-2 players.
blew the respect of owners, their trust and their money.

 

 

21 Apr 2013 18:26:35
I think BR has done very well in renewing the squad, and getting some nice plays, but the aftermatch interview was soo bad, I was like. WHAT?!

I love LS and he is easy the best player in the squad, but biting other players is not acceptable, and they should straight away told that this is no good, and that he is going to be punished for bad behavior, not trying to talk it away.

To be far I think a strong statement will come out, but BR was making sure that he speaks with the owners, with Ian Ayre etc before tv.

A that's why you don't manage.

He probably had high emotions about the incident like everyone else and you should never comment under such circumstances. Better to review, discuss and plan your response.

There are many many implications with this incident and its far better to think before discussing.

Davey Sulls

 

 

21 Apr 2013 18:21:54
HELLO FELLOW REDS,
We have to win all four matches and concede less than 2 goals in the last 4 matches as well as come 6th (ahead of everton) to do marginly better than the last two seasons.

Last four games: Newcastle (A) Everton (H) Fulham (A) and QPR (H)

LAST 3 SEASONS:
year W D L G. FSG G. A Pts Pos
09/10 18 9 11 61 35 63 7th
10/11 17 7 14 59 44 58 6th
11/12 14 10 14 47 40 52 8th

12/13 13 12 9 61 42 51 WITH 4 GAMES

So we come to the time to ask ourselves, ARE WE MAKING PROGRESS?
DISCUSS

ALI G

Well. nice passing aside. we've scored more goals yet we have managed to make our defence a shambles when it was one of the most solid in the league. we were out of most competitions early and we don't look like we have a deal of fight in us against so called lesser sides, we seem to fight the big guns but hide against the lower sides.
Sorry but I don't see much improvement from last year just more of the same. A few on here will say we've improved but I personaqlly don't see it

I still think Liverpool are in decline. I just think the decline has slowed down slightly, that's all.

Disney!

Last season we got 52 points. We are on 51 let's see if we get past last season's total and then judge at the end of it.

On yer bike Disney ya troll

Red Branch, when you say "bike" do you mean your missus or mum? I am not fussed which one if i'm honest ;)

Disney!

Heres a thought, why don't we try for the same manager for a few seasons?

 

 

21 Apr 2013 17:23:19
Will someone at LFC please please get a coach in that can direct on how to defend a ball into the box. Keystone cop defending again. Its boring now.

 

 

21 Apr 2013 16:52:12
worst half of football we have produced all season. On the bright side we can only improve! Why do we always concede soft goals?

p. s. crowd have been awful, no voice, no signing, nothing - if it is allowed we should get those safe terraces on the Kop, same as they have in Germany, would help the atmosphere big time

SMc

 

 

21 Apr 2013 16:51:44
Eds fellow reds, another very poor half for us starting to become the norm. Things have to change.

 

 

21 Apr 2013 16:51:44
Eds fellow reds, another very poor half for us starting to become the norm. Things have to change.

 

 

21 apr 2013 18:21:54
hello fellow reds,
we have to win all four matches and concede less than 2 goals in the last 4 matches as well as come 6th (ahead of everton) to do marginly better than the last two seasons.

last four games: newcastle (a) everton (h) fulham (a) and qpr (h)

last 3 seasons:
year w d l g. fsg g. a pts pos
09/10 18 9 11 61 35 63 7th
10/11 17 7 14 59 44 58 6th
11/12 14 10 14 47 40 52 8th

12/13 13 12 9 61 42 51 with 4 games

so we come to the time to ask ourselves, are we making progress?
discuss

ali g

 

 

21 Apr 2013 17:23:19
Will someone at LFC please please get a coach in that can direct on how to defend a ball into the box. Keystone cop defending again. Its boring now.

 

 

21 Apr 2013 17:01:43
Whats going on with the site eds?

No more agree or disagree buttons? Nothings been posted since before kick off either {Ed008's Note - Short staff lol I'm trying to get all of your posters up now and we felt it was best to remove them from the banter pages too many trolls in my opinion.

Cheers Eds, keep up the good work.

Well, I liked agreeing with people when they had a good opinion, but there was far too many trolls alright. People just disagreed with everything without even reading the post.

So its probably a good idea, we can all agree or disagree on a post without having to hit a button anyway {Ed008's Note - By removing them we're trying to encourage people to comment why they disagreed instead of clicking disagree and not writing why they disagree about it.

 

 

21 Apr 2013 17:00:06
We are garbage. We haven't got a clue.

Neil

Your just taking advantage of the fact there are no longer Agree and Disagree buttons.

Disagree

 

 

21 Apr 2013 16:56:36
Eds just wondering why there is no agree or disagree button anymore. Sorry but I have been away for a while and just came back to see it like this. {Ed008's Note - It was removed due to the use of iit, I believe its kept on the rumours page and removed from banter.

 

 

21 Apr 2013 19:02:36
I've supported Liverpool for 46 years, and this is the first time I have been embarrassed to admit it. I first started to support them because of the dignified way they conducted themselves under shankly, and carried that on through all the subsequent managers. I think Suarez single handed could ruin that reputation. We definitely need to sell him, that's if anyone would have him

 

 

21 Apr 2013 19:02:22
Fixtures are out for next season on June 4th, Suarez will miss the first six games of next season as well as the last four of this.

Why should we care because he won't be playing for Liverpool

 

 

21 Apr 2013 19:01:36
Eds fellow reds. is it time to move Suarez on? Agree (yes) disagree (no). The only thing is the value of the player will drop drastically now.

 

 

21 Apr 2013 18:54:05
Just something for all of us to think about when cantona did stupid things fergie still kept him. So just think about our situation without champs leg football are we really in a position to sell Suarez because we sure are not going to get a world class player ( I mean football performances) like him until we can get back into the top four.
So stop with the whining and let us get on with it. I am not justifying it but let us stick to the performance because at the end of the day our league position will be all that counts.

What a stupid post. I thought Souness spoke well and was absolutely right in what he said.

They are there to comment and that is what they did. They were thinking of Liverpool FC and not some person who cannot control himself.

You should be ashamed if in anyway you are trying to deflect what happened today.

Warwickshire Red

Ashamed of what exactly if you had read my post it is very very clear that I do not defend Suarez's actions but I am simply stating that we are in no position to lose him i. e sell him and there loads of controversial incidences in football like the one I mentioned about cantona, so therefore my post is not stupid nut you do not know how to read.

 

 

21 Apr 2013 18:53:33
Just watched the game on Sky. The after match chat last 40 mins with 30 mins discussing the suarez bite incident. Whilst he was wrong and it should have been discussed I do feel that to spend 30 mins on it and not discuss the good points of the game shows how much the media have a bias on Suarez. If he scores 10 goals in a game and did a dive for example they will always discuss the dive more then the goals. Other players do not get that treatment. The Sky presenter and the reporter where doing their best to get Rednap, Souness, Rogers and Benitez to say things about him and condemn him. Really disappointed with Rednap and Souness, being ex Liverpool players they should have not fallen into the trap and instead talked about the good things in the game. And Souness before you condemn Suarez for bringing bad things into a game let's not forget the things you used to do when you played for Liverpool. I've watched Liverpool since 1970 and I have seen the nasty tackles and elbows you used to make. Not looking forward to the papers tomorrow they will have a field day and I'm afraid it could be the end of Suarez. For all his bad habits he is one of the few who is committed 100% when he gets on the pitch and hates loosing. Without him next year we will be a lesser team. MrT

The guy bit a fellow professional! Stop trying to justify it.

 

 

21 Apr 2013 18:53:26
We all know he's a great talent and god knows where we'd be without his goals this season, premier league top scorer sure.

But I'm afraid enough is enough. I have been his biggest defender but nothing is more important than the image of our great team Liverpool FC.

I'm not tryin to jump to any harsh or quick conclusions but I honestly think after this incident it might be best if we parted company with Suarez, it hurts me to say it.

If we're offered 40 million in the summer I think the owners won't have a choice

 

 

21 Apr 2013 18:50:34
Us Liverpool fans have backed luis suarez till the death but today we have had it flung straight back in our face. No one no matter how bad it is and gutting it is to say can defend a man who in a game of sport which is supposed to be fun, bites an opponent, very likely we have seen the last of suarez on anfield turf. U can't defend it he is ruining our image. His price has dropped 20 million pounds today. But I genuinly hope we sell luis. He is a pathetic excuse for a man. This is a guy who has kids what is that to show them or kids. Disgusting and horrific luis suarez.

What he did is not good at all but I have seen far worse which clubs and fans have moved past. I doubt that this will drop his price at all unless Liverpool want to sell, which I doubt still. I also doubt that this will have a long term negative effect on our reputation. Luis will receive a lengthy ban leaving his team mates without him until his return and will rob the fan's of his talents. And then things will move on. I am not saying any of this is right or wrong, just that this is being made into a history changing event when it will turn out to be a blip in the history of football.

Andy K

 

 

21 Apr 2013 18:49:50
There's going to be a massive call for us to dump Suarez.
I think this would be the worst thing to do.
Yes there are issues that need addressing and that can be done with counselling.
What good will selling him do?
He will go to another team and improve them. It's not like he's never going to play football again is it?
There have been plenty of players that have done bad things and have carried on after their punishment.
It's just jealousy that we have a player that is probably only behind Ronaldo and Messi in terms of talent.
I personally love watching his play. His desire, passion and will to win is immense. His skill is outrageous.
The only way I would be happy with him leaving is for a foreign team coming in with a massive offer then is too good to turn down (I'm talking £50m+).
Anything less than that and it shouldn't be considered.

 

 

21 Apr 2013 18:23:27
Good show today. Sturridge was brilliant, fantastic thinking & change by Rodgers. He must have started with him, but fair play he changed it.

I have been supporting Liverpool from more than 10 years, Liverpool have always been brilliant on/off the pitch interms of these antics. Apart from H&G regime.

If we do sell Suarez, then we can buy quality albeit not at the same level, but we can still build a team. I love the player for his quality, but I don't want Liverpool name to be taken for wrong reasons. {Ed008's Note - Had to delete part of the post.

 

 

21 Apr 2013 18:41:47
Scored 2 great goals and generally we were the better side. Since Sammi left we've been conceding soft goals from free kicks and corners.
Carra and Agger are not good headers of the ball for centre backs then add that Pepe's weak point is dealing with crosses. Needs resolving in the Summer window.
Great 2nd half performance by the boys in red to eventually get back on level terms.
{Ed008's Note - Had to delete the last part..

 

 

21 Apr 2013 18:49:28
As much as I love him and love watching him I'm afraid to say he has to GO my/our CLUB is bigger than any1 player he's put everyone to shame AGAIN u can't do that get as much as we can and be done with it as much as we would be losing a top top world class player I think we as a club have no choice JON96

 

 

21 Apr 2013 18:23:32
Well done to Rafa for his post match interview

alan50

Why what did he say or do that was so remarkable?

jayRED

Completely agree if that was fergie he would be all over that like a bad rash, not saying he would be wrong for it cause he is an absolute disgrace but rafa just kept his mouth shut good man

Agree, Rafa was very diplomatic on the incident, imagine if that was Fergie.

No I can't imagine it fergie is not an ex Liverpool manager

 

 

21 Apr 2013 18:34:28
There is no doubt Luis Suarez is a genius football player, absoloutly world class, but the biting incident was outrageous! What's going on in the mans mind to do something like this? He is now faced with a probable 10 match ban, we can not defend such actions on the pitch. I would normally back our players 100 % but this lad is destroying our good reputation. If he gets a heavy ban we have to sell him! I know a few fans will disagree but what would you say if it was a rival player such as Tevez, Evra or Felliani who commited such a vile act. So the question is do we sell Suarez if he gets a heavy ban. Agree or disagree.

Footydan

Totally agree, no place for it at all. Great player but he is a head case. Not really that bothered if we sell him now

Defoe bit a player once and got away with it. suarez will get a 20 game ban, fa are so unbias ;). RedTurk

He never actually bit him, he was only messin.
Look back at the 30 seconds after the incident, Jovanavich was showing the ref his arm and there was nothing there? (play acting footballers feigning injury) while Suarez and Czech were both laughing at him.
That's why the ref took no action.

You are right, there was definitely no flesh in Suarez's mouth and Ivanovic still had most of his arm in tact.

 

 

21 Apr 2013 18:33:19
Bye Bye Suarez.

If he gets banned, Gerrard and Carragher should kick sh*te out of him. (actually forget the if)

Liverpool's name is about to be dragged through the gutter again.

Suppose it would be better for the clubs reputation if we didn't have our top scorer and were fighting relegation

 

 

21 Apr 2013 18:33:17
Suarez as wonderful a player he is must stop the bad behaviour, the papers will crucify him for the bite on Ivanovic, a stupid thing to do, the media will be licking it's lips, silly boy! now we will all suffer, club, fans, and Suarez' reputation

Suarez, has to be sold, before we bought him he got banned for 7 games for biting another player. Then we endured the Evra incident and a 10 game ban. He is a total embarrassment to the the club, its fan's and to football. Hopefully he has played his last game for the Red's. Goodbye and good riddance!

To "goodbye and good riddance" - who would you replace him with that will improve the overall team?

I would rather keep him next season and sell him only on our terms when we have been able to scout adequate replacements.

The last thing that we need right now is to make knee-jerk decisions that result in signings like AC (no offence Andy).

 

 

21 Apr 2013 16:48:06
We are awful, aren't we? Poor, just poor. And I'm not saying this based on what's happening now.
Passing slow and ponderous and little penetration.

Getting the ball from one end to the other seems a long winded process. You can harp on all you like about "possession". Fact is without penetration it's entirely useless.

We have little quality both on and off the ball, individually and collectively.
Watching us failing to string together 3 meaningful passes and seeing the opposition teams slice through us like a hot knife in butter is painful, very painful.
The way we sometimes are dismal at basics, simple a, b and c stuff is just bewildering.

I don't even want to mention play on set pieces. Whether be it defending them or attacking them, we appalling, downright shambolic.

I suppose you missed second half.

I can't remember a time when we did anything creative from a free kick, or a time when I wasn't nervous when defending a corner or set piece! hate to say it but we are crap at the above!

 

 

21 Apr 2013 16:26:45
For all the young know-nothings out there. Watch a lad by the name of Stewart Downing. He's playing better football than Eden Hazard out there. The key is to watch the football at their feet, and not the name on their shirt.

Red7.

Downing better than Hazard? You've lost your mind just as much as Suarez has

I'd swap Downing for Hazard in the blink of an eye.
Workrate is no substitute for skill on a football pitch.

Well said

What's wrong with combining workrate with a little bit of skill and ability?

 

 

21 Apr 2013 16:50:31
Liverpool have become far too one dimentional. Set pieces are irrelevant. I wonder what the tactical changes are going to be at half time (as expected no changes and no doubt we'll start the half in the same way we ended it). Suso should come on for henderson and I would change downing for sturridge eventually mid second half. Henderson has a great engine but against oppisiton like this you have to have creativity and he lacks that. Downing isn't as much of a threat as daniel sturridge going foward. Its been so frustraiting the last 3 games.

 

 

21 Apr 2013 16:47:16
So many mistakes and unforced errors by Downing, Henderson and Johhson, let's be honest, these guys are actually s**t.

I don't care if Henderson and Downing have seemed to improve slightly over the course of this season, they're simply not good enough, and will never be.

Carragher is a Legend, but really needs to retire at the end of the season

There's an awful lot of whinging going on here. Makes you wonder if they're really LFC supporters or just talking out of their a***holes.

 

 

21 Apr 2013 18:07:56
Get rid of Agger. He has cost us so many goals from not marking his man from crosses. Cost us way too many points now.

Manno

100% agree Manno,

 

 

21 Apr 2013 18:07:17
I may be old school but what are these people doing leaving before the game is finished? they missed the equaliser. What are they on? 5 minutes makes no difference to the travel time. I would never do such a thing. Support the club and team!

Iggypop

 

 

21 Apr 2013 18:02:01
I just don't get it nor do I see it, someone please tell me how the hell is Shelvey playing for us.

He's a prima do�a big time charlie who struts around the place thinking he's made it, av got news for him he's s***.

And I'm not just having a go at him for missing a sitter today his attitude has been wrong all season.

With a poor attitude like that I can safely say its goodbye and good riddance come the summer and a drop down a league is on the cards for another flash in the pan player.

Curled1 {Ed008's Note -

Ive been saying that for a long time now.

Neilp

Shelvey would get in the squad a few years ago--no way is he a premiership player

Not long ago the same was being said of Ince and now he's wanted back.

 

 

21 Apr 2013 17:59:11
Eds fellow reds, looks like Luis in trouble again now. Hate to say it but we are turning into a dirty team. Don't think BR is the man that will get us back to where we won't to be. We can't keep making excuses all the time. To many of our players aren't good enough. {Ed018's Note - and a bunch whiners on top of it}

Very mature response ed. An undeserved win due to the conduct of our players, but you couldn't say Chelsea are saints. Nothing excuses Suarez, and it's also a shame that at least three of their players simulated. Awful reffing and awful sportsmanship on both sides.

 

 

21 Apr 2013 17:32:01
Suarez has been an absolute disgrace, their is no way you can defend it. Biting an opponent disgusting.
Si

 

 

21 Apr 2013 16:43:37
Joy of good defending. oh well not a single defender is Rodgers buy maybe use that as excuse?. Downing what is he doing in team. why not play sturridge who will try to prove his former team wrong.

Harry Oldbury

 

 

21 Apr 2013 16:38:45
Love Hendo's energy and runs. Just wish he had ability to pass and shoot. He would make a better defensive main for me

 

 

21 Apr 2013 16:36:56
Lucas has been a passenger so far. Gash

randy watson

 

 

21 Apr 2013 16:31:27
To bad organized generally. Wonder why you want Rodgers.

 

 

21 Apr 2013 16:28:10
If we had someone on the near post they would not have scored that goal.
Our set piece defending and set piece taking have been poor for a few seasons now.

We had someone (Lucas) by the near post but for some reason he decided to run behind Reina!
DM2013

 

 

21 Apr 2013 16:27:54
That's why the guys retiring. he's a legend, but he's nowhere near the player he was.

 

 

21 Apr 2013 16:27:27
Another set piece and another goal conceded. Certainly something that needs sorting out for next season!

 

 

21 Apr 2013 15:52:46
More a prediction than a rumour.

Chelsea to win with Torres scoring then the Rafa brigade coming on here to say how we should have him back.

Crowman.

 

 

21 Apr 2013 15:49:16
A quote from Steven Gerrard when Torres left:
"When he left, he didn't just leave. He went to every single Liverpool worker. He went to the physio, the medical workers, the laundry workers, etc.

He thanked them. Every single individual. I am not ashamed to say I cried when he left, so did the team.

He was a beautiful person. Helped charities, helped families. Very humble.

It's a shame nobody saw him do this. He is special, and in Liverpool, he will always be with us, even if he is not wearing the colours"

I have only posted this as I thought it may be of interest to those who haven't read it before. It is in no way me wanting Torres back at Liverpool in some strange, indirect, smokescreen manner like some people on here will convince themselves it is.

21 Apr 2013 16:11:47
Excellent.
Massive respect.
Most here doesn't have a clue on inside of a player or Liverpool Fc.
some just bluff bluff and blufff

Thanks. Thanks, very much for bringing this to our attention. Cheers! We could all do with a good story like this. Something to stifle the general hatred we see lately.

 

 

21 Apr 2013 12:10:20
Hi Ed002 could you please tell me who you think Liverpool are interested and also in your opinion who would you like to see join the club within reason ofcourse {Ed002's Note - Central defenders, a GK and a wide player must head the list. Mingolet would be a good addition if PR leaves, else expect a second string GK. De Vrij or Alderweireld would I suspect work well if one could be obtained. Dzsudzsak would be a good addition if affordable as well.}

So Mingolet if Pepe Reina leaves, second string keeper if Jones leaves?
One of De Vrij or Alderweireld, are we not looking for two players?
Is Dzsudzak the only forward player Liverpool are looking at?

 

 

21 Apr 2013 15:42:22
the feeling if were losing by a single goal with 10 mins left that Coates will go up front as its a bit odd having him and martin as subs. Anyone else agree?

shaun

 

 

21 Apr 2013 15:41:46
Ack17 are you seeing the support benitez is getting, that is EARNED not BEGGED!

Yes I saw the support that Benitez got, all I'm saying is I don't want him back as manager of Liverpool, he has had his time as our manager and it's time to move on and stop living in the past, don't get me wrong i'm grateful for the memories he gave us but let's move on with Brenden Rodgers now!

If rafa was our manager now we would be in the top three or four and we would not of signed allen borini hendo and others I would welcome rafa back in a blink of an eye

 

 

21 Apr 2013 15:14:29
Surprised Sturridge isn't starting today, he would surely av been up for making a point against his former employers.

I really hope he gets some game time today as I really believe he will score today.

Curled1

I agree, he should have started, he did get some game time, and he scored and assisted

I agree, he should have started, he did get some game time, and he scored and assisted

 

 

21 Apr 2013 15:12:27
AVB. just rolling over
Spurs beating the hell of City.
3-1. excellent tactical double substitution to change the formation and game.
First season. No Spending's. Top 3.
Achievement.
Undoubtedly they are the best team in English Football now.

Not a chance they are. Ridiculous comment.

21 Apr 2013 15:46:17
very much debateable

What?!
I have to say you talk some nonsense Harry.

Where are they in the league Harry. That would give you a good indication of how good they are.

The Irish Rover

21 Apr 2013 16:37:10
Harry Scousser means they are well runed as club have done some changes including some of their star players left, new manager and no where spends compare to united or Liverpool or chelsea etc, and still achieves those heights, now if they spend same amount of money like Liverpool they would be competing for league, just 1 year and Liverpool are already in debt of more then 100M, no europe next season, does that ring volume.

A lot of points ahead of you, so obviously much better than you! FACT.

Much love

Doesn't say much for English football so, do you not remember what Basel did to them about 2 weeks ago

21 Apr 2013 16:44:26
To Irish Rover.
they sit at 3rd pos.
BTW where are we?

Ah, so they aren't the best team in English football then! Liverpool are still 7th but that wasnt the topic. Keep up.

The Irish Rover

 

 

21 Apr 2013 15:04:40
I know Ed002 has said Coates wants out but I have to say I'd much prefer him to be given a loan if it could be agreed to by all parties. He does have potential there's no questioning that.
Thanks

I would rather he have been given a run in the team. How can you show what you can do in a change back 4, once every blue moon.

 

 

21 Apr 2013 15:04:14
Why the hell is Downing starting instead of Sturridge?

Another master stroke.

Limpy

 

 

21 Apr 2013 14:44:32
I have to say I would be tempted to move for young Scott Sinclair this summer if the price is right, perhaps £7 million. Wasting away at City.

He's not actually that young he's 24 nearly 25

The guy picked money over football don't want him near us
London red

 

 

21 Apr 2013 14:42:40
For those that don't have twitter (from one of the few reliable sources Musker_LFC). Team is unchanged- Reina, Johnson, Carra, Agger, Enrique, Lucas, Gerrard, Henderson, Coutinho, Downing, Suarez

ForzaRed

 

 

21 Apr 2013 14:29:01
Rafa Benitez came to Anfield last night to lay flowers for the 96, and a single rose for Anne Williams

JFT96

What a legend, class man. Hope the fans realize that LFC runs through his veins & show him much deserved respect . regardless if you think Rodgers will do a Guardiola & make us another Barcelona.

21 Apr 2013 15:14:13
I always had respect for him.
On and off the pitch he loves Liverpool more than some of the fans here.
still people moan at his ridicules wage systems.
people are worried about elzhar, and degan.

Legend for ever that is RAFA

Listen I don't think many have slagged off Rafa for what he as done for the club. I respect Rafa. But let's please move on.

 

 

21 Apr 2013 13:45:39
Predictions Lads?

I'm going for a 3-1 Liverpool win with Stevie G scoring 2 of them to make it 100 goals for Liverpool.

Cheers!
YNWA

 

 

21 Apr 2013 13:12:18
Would love to see the championship format for the last champions league spot. 4, 5, 6 and 7 places have a playoff. Winner gets the the champions league and 2nd gets Europa league.

Not cause Liverpool are in 7th but the excitement would be great.

What if u finish4th
5gold stars

Would you have liked that when Liverpool were finishing top 4 every year?

HB

21 Apr 2013 15:36:14
What if the fourth place team was miles ahead of the fifth place team and clearly deserved to be in the CL, and then just messed up on the day in a play off? If that happened to Liverpool how would you feel about that system?

Hounsred

 

 

21 Apr 2013 13:05:56
Just want to say. Carrick?
Wtf. made the short list for player of the year? Michu has blown him out of the water.
pretty confident it will be van persie this year with the way its looking. don't know how Man United do it.

OredZ

 

 

21 Apr 2013 12:51:50
Where's the Agree and Disagree buttons gone? Has the Ed's cat hidden them behind the sofa? I liked them; they let me quickly rant at someone without actually having to rant!

 

 

21 Apr 2013 12:50:57
Does anyone else think Liverpool have a real chance of getting 3 points today, because Chelsea have played so many game in the last month.

or will Liverpool be off the boil like they where against west-ham. What will happen today?

Won't know till it happens mate. Lol
I can see both teams going for a win.
Bragging rights will be huge, both managers have worked for both teams and we both have each others ex strikers.
I can see Liverpool going all out attacking and aggressive and rafa going slightly cautious and looking to sneak a goal on the counter, but not parking the bus in any way.
Looks a classic on paper, let's hope I have not hyped it up too much.

MIKEY

 

 

21 Apr 2013 12:48:05
I understand that we have a lot of posters on here who must have been in nappies in 2005, but I'm getting a might bit fed up with the Rafa knockers. Rogers is our man for right now, but make no mistake, Rafa kept us up there with the best. And if Rogers doesn't make the grade, I'd have him back in a shot. But, and it's a big but, Rogers is at the helm and I hope next season is a success and that we build on the foundations he has laid. I like his football, even if, like all managers, he occasionally perplexes and frustrates. If he cuts out the cod philosophising and sticks to coaching football, he'll be fine.

Your forgetting Micah Richards as well. the only problem is that we are a mid table team at best so the only one that might happen is Luis stay for one more season

 

 

21 Apr 2013 12:29:43
Pretty happy with the news surrounding our club, I know papers are nothing to go by but its still exciting!

Suarez commiting to us again?
Alonso return gathering momentum?
Lioc Remy a target for us?

Would be over the moon for all 3 of those to become reality.

 

 

21 Apr 2013 12:24:03
Hi. I think there is a good chance that Marcos Rojas might land at Anfield. He has quit his current club and with LFC playing a match with them. it might be just as compensation for the player

 

 

21 Apr 2013 12:11:32
I just don't get why people would want rafa back at all? Don't people realise that he had his chance and it didn't work out! Yes there were some good memories and bad ones too
But we can't always look to the past to solve our problems, we as a football club need to stop living in the past and build new things for our future, try different things, new ideas etc. some people like Rodgers and believe he is the man for the job and others don't see him as the answer! You have to give someone time to prove it to people that he is capable of being a manager of a great club like Liverpool! Hope we get 3 points against Chelsea today!

Ack17
YNWA
JFT96

 

 

21 Apr 2013 11:53:00
Brendan Rodgers is trying to talk Jamie carragher into postponing his retirement for another season. with a limited budget, the manager belive he can get another season out of carragher, therefore saving the club forking out on two central defenders. The money saved will go towards attacking players.

I would say even if carra stays we would still need a CB. Coates needs to go to another club and get first team football. Would like it to be a lone.

Well, let's hope he doesn't talk Carragher out of retirement then. The simple fact remains it is the defence that needs major changes and sending him around again, another year older, another year slower again, would be a massive, massive mistake. Carragher is no longer good enough for a top 4 challenge next year.

Carra not good enough? he still good enough! not but by pace, but leadership! our back has no leadership when carra not playing, that's why BR put him to his first eleven!

 

 

21 Apr 2013 10:21:32
Not a Liverpool rumour but The is saying that spurs have put a £100 million price tag on Bale. I thought the 1st April had come and gone! What a joke! And we value Suarez at about £40 million? He's twice the player Bale is!

Biggy Ballz

I think we are saying suarez is not for sale! Where did you get that figure out of.

Id rather have daniel levy batting for us in the price haggling dept than our own mr ayre who comes accross as a bit off the pace to say the least, hope rafa gets a good reception today and then we batter them, hope torres has a mare again

 

 

21 Apr 2013 10:16:42
jordan rhodes anyone?

Emmmm. No

I thought he was worth a punt while he was at Huddersfield. Young British with an eye for goal. If he was Spanish we would all be crying out for him!

I think we should sell Borini back to Italy while he still has a reputation he has talent and been unlucky but I just so see many goals in him. sell him and as 3rd choice bring Rhodes in. if it doesn't work out we would get our money back at least and that doesn't happen very often at LFC.

Kev the Red

Rhodes is worth taking a chance on, Young, can score & would be available for under 10 million. After following the team's in the championship this season, he would be a much better gamble than Ince.

IMO he is a pretty good player, he has shown that he can score and play well in league 1 and championship. I don't think LFC will be looking at him but I can see him playing in PL and doing quite well. Decent lad, good shot good positioning but not the quickest player ever.

FowlerGod.

Worth a chance, better than ince & cheaper too, can score & is not a bad player, with some good coaching wil be even better.

 

 

21 Apr 2013 09:59:04
{Ed002's Note - You are a worthless cretin Jordan. Leave the site alone please.}

 

 

21 Apr 2013 09:32:36
Hey eds with Carroll, spearing, Pacheco, Wilson, loaned out all of them potentially sold in the summer and carragher retiring will this help us with the wage constraints or is it more of a case that we have already replaced them players I. e Sturridge for Carroll and coutinho for Pacheco. thanks {Ed002's Note - I really don't understand the question and have no interest in discussing wages. Sorry.}

 

 

21 Apr 2013 08:13:46
I'm sure Rafa will get a great reception this afternoon, but as much as we respect him, we really need to beat his Chelsea team today, and hope Man City beat Spurs. Sunderland beat Everton yesterday :-). With all these results going our way it would hopefully restore a glimmer of hope to at least qualifying for a Euro league spot. For this to happen, I think Liverpool can't afford to slip up any more this season. If we don't win today it will be disappointing, but it won't be a reason to call for Brendan's head. Come on lads! show some fight!

 

 

21 Apr 2013 02:43:06
You know what summed up Rafa Benitez for me was? When we won the champions league in 2005. Who was one of his first signing the season after. It was Peter crouch! Sums it up really for me that! What a joke! Would Manchester United sign someone like crouch if they won the champions league? Nope! They would go out and sign a van persie or a falcao

Ack17

21 Apr 2013 09:42:57
in 2005 peter crouch scored nearly twice as many goals than van persie and falcao was an unknown?

man united signed van persie because he scored 20 odd league goals for arsenal the year before.

Liverpool signed crouch because he scored 20 odd league goals for southampton the year before. For around 13 million pound less than van persie?

SO your argument was?

In hindsight it was an odd signing
G

And then he got that bum Torres in, your right mate not a clue.

I know what a joker. No wonder he never won anything else, and we never got back to another CL final.

21 Apr 2013 10:14:00
So because he didn't pay an astronomical fee for a superstar striker after istanbul ( something you have no doubt criticised him for doing in the past ) you feel that is reason enough to call him a fat spanish waiter? Your a disgrace lad, what will you call rodgers when he leaves, a fat david brent no doubt. DISGUSTING!

Waro

I know! What a joke Rafa was! All those millions that the club received from year on year success in the Champions League. Shocker!

The Irish Rover

21 Apr 2013 13:19:01
Ack17 mate why start again? As I said down in my post its very hard to argue against rafa his records speaks louder then your opinion, so why continue this again, or you want more people to hate Rodgers? Remember no europe next season in rodgers first season so be careful before more and more people call for his head.

 

 

21 Apr 2013 07:55:14
COME ON THE MIGHTY REDS let's make them hear the old ANFIELD were our fantastic fans get behind them no matter what show chelski a club with plastic flags/fans how a club like the mighty Liverpool don't need to generate a false atmosphere I'm sure benny from the kop (watched carlito way sorry)will get a warm welcome and this my LFC FAMILY will be 3pts for us JON96

Benitez always deserves a warm welcome from us, but let's make sure that Torres gets absolute dogs abuse!

 

 

21 Apr 2013 05:53:43
Ed, outside of the usual suspects (eg. Eriksen, De Vrij, Rojas etc. )

Who have we shown actual interest in? In terms of scouting regularly, talking to clubs about availability and the like. {Ed002's Note - If I am aware of interest in players I have said.}

So Carragher, Skrtel and Coates are leaving and you want to play Agger in midfield. So who will play at the back?

Kev the Red

Boot room blarney-Yeah your right but it just seems to be well hard to find a good DM anywhere that won't cost too much.

 

 

21 Apr 2013 02:32:40
Boot room blarney-We need to sell Caroll, yes he's a beast good in the air but he struggles with pace and found it hard to keep up with Suarez last season he would be a good player for Stoke or where he is now, would like to see us go for more gems like Corthinho, or similar players to Silva, Mata, Aguero, Suarez,
on another note still not convinced with Sturridge just yet but hope he gets more involved maybe we should go for Remy as QPR will have to let him go if down, we need a good confident centre back whos vocal, got pace and can organise-probably none available in this country, we also need a DM who is great at breaking up attacks but can bomb forward and link up with good passes could Agger or Johnson play there?Anyway I think we are on the right road but next season will be the real test I hope we come through it, still hope we stop poncing about at the back when we are under pressure as I find it hard to watch sometimes when in doubt kick the f-?k out might help.

 

 

21 Apr 2013 01:29:29
Suarez staying! Eriksen and Tello to join him in the summer.

Thanks Brad

If only Brad, if only mate.

Tello will not be leaving Barca.

FowlerGod.

 

 

21 Apr 2013 01:08:06
Hi all, how about Nolan in summer a Liverpool fan, mates with gerrard, good player, should have got him years ago could swap with caroll plus cash - SALLY-

No, too old, to slow

 

 

21 Apr 2013 00:49:47
"Before squad size limitations were invoked, Benitez inflated the squad to a vast unmanageable amount". Should I assume that this (or Rafa) was then the reason for such limitation?

 

 

 
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