Liverpool Banter Archive August 22 2014

 

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22 Aug 2014 22:06:40
with balotelli close to signing, thought I would give my opinion on few things. I think our 4 strikers for this season will be sturridge ballotelli lambert and ETOO, I think etoo will be a one year deal until origi is back for next season which would make sense, he might be a short term player but if he gets played in the cups he will score and do a job. I believe borini will then leave to probably sunderland I don't see italian sides paying what sunderland have offered although he would prefere italy. I really want us to sign young roberts from fulham even if we loan him back out, he is a great prospect and if we sign him for a few million and he flops his resale value won't be a huge loss although I believe he will be an excellent future player.
i think rodgers would like another midfielder depending on sales and could easily see lucas moving on as the funds are there.
i also think if agger leaves we may look at another cb also coates and toure leave, we aren't really linked with defenders but if agger leaves I would like one in.
i think another keeper will be signed as jones isn't good enough, but also think other deals could happen. by the end of this window we will have a genuine strong squad, unlike rafa's squad were we would have voronin, jovanvic ngon penannt, to fill in the squad we have quality throughout, and we also have a lot of player who can play atleast 2 positions if needed, I don't know what rodgers has planned but the future looks very bright, in rodgers we trust!

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I would rather us play Peterson if we need to - not sure I believe the Eto rumours either.

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Would it not be better to just use a youngster as an option for fourth striker?

I would much rather keep Ibe than offer a contract to Eto'o.

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If lucas leaves, possibly another midfielder.

I saw tonight about the Eto'o transfer and I believe that the balotelli deal is done and they are unveiling them both at the same time.

Agger will leave anyway, shame as I think he is better than skrtel, and coates will be used in the swap with romero most likely. That wil leave lovren, skrtel, toure and sakho. Toure will not leave, we will use him while we have him and he will leave for free this summer, when he will be replaced by ilori.

Extremely happy with our business, we've done very well and now have a great squad. Any injuries can be covered by the youngsters, meaning they'll also get their chance.

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22 Aug 2014 23:28:54
Jack Dunn too. Yesil if he doesn't go out on loan and gets back to fitness proper

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22 Aug 2014 21:33:28
Super Mario?

He hasn't even kicked a ball yet!

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23 Aug 2014 08:01:26
La la la la lallana.

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22 Aug 2014 21:22:14
I feel like I've eaten too much transfer pie and now I feel sick and dizzy

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Well said. Would you like a thin mint?

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22 Aug 2014 20:18:05
Hi Eds, I may be getting greedy but is there a chance of any other signings to your knowledge? You mentioned that we may go for Konoplyanka after a few deals were done. Thanks to you and all posters for making it another exciting summer of gossip, intel and banter!

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{Ed002's Note - Romero if Coates agrees.}

I think that would be a good move for Coates.

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22 Aug 2014 20:02:50
Ummmm eds, via newsnow I can see several sites reporting a move for eto'o is imminent, and he is doing a medical in europe, any news on this? I didn't use the search function because this appears to be a relatively new revelation.

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{Ed002's Note - Nothing new - try searching "56 year old man found outside Melwood."}

22 Aug 2014 22:05:37
Quality reply ed.

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Eto'old

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22 Aug 2014 19:06:22
Jesus even if we sign ten players tonight some muppet will still post "ed do you think we will sign one more blah blah blah" let's just appreciate a transfer window that has exceeded expectation and look forward to the season ahead

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22 Aug 2014 18:48:05
I love lucas, one of my favourite players of the last few years because of his desire to play for lfc, even in such tough times. However I think it's fair to say that he's lost whatever pace he had before his injury. I don't think he's at the required level anymore and I think br knows this, I think he'll leave. Shame really one of the only highlights of the end of rafa / woy / Kenny era.

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22 Aug 2014 21:39:47
Agree in that I really like Lucas, has a great attitude and a few mates have met him and unsurprisingly is meant to be a real nice guy. Added seems professional and has stuck with the club despite the initial abuse from fans and our bad years.

Wouldn't mind him leaving though, only if he wanted to play more games. Think he is still a top player, but just unsure if he fits our style and think if he went to a top Italian or Spanish club he would prove an excellent signing for nearly any club (excluding the top two la liga giants).

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I don't know whether it's because he's lost his pace, but for me he's never really looked comfortable under Rodgers.

I'm not a massive fan of Joe Allen either, but I'd rather see him play ahead of Lucas.

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I'm standing by Lucas.

He was played out of position versus S'ton and has been poor in such cases. Imo he should be playing where Gerrard is playing, or not at all.

Take the 5-0 v Spurs last year as an example of how well Lucas can play when played in his favoured role.

He was the best DM in the league before his injuries and admittedly he still looks rusty and a yard off the pace, but he has many years left in him and I'm confident that as the season progresses that he will get chances to play his proper position and he can again show us his quality.

At his best he is a magnificent DM player. Its up to BR obviously, but I hope we keep him.

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22 Aug 2014 18:41:46
What a master stroke LFC signing Ballotelli, excellent signing which will have the rest of the Premiership sides quaking in their boots. All the noise about his character is nonsense, Brendan will sort that out as he did with Sturridge & Sterling, get him firing on all cylinders. Ed's any chance of following this up with Alex Song who I believe is available and would be another excellent addition to what has been a brilliant Summer transfer window.

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Why do people keep lumping Sturridge and Balotelli into the same general category? Sturridge has never, ever been anywhere near the amount of grief Balotelli has been for his managers. It's just so patently unfair to the lad who has done nothing to deserve it.

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22 Aug 2014 18:33:39
Good evening all!

Yes! Friday has happened, thank god for that. Super Mario is happening so we best just get on with being LFC lovers. I personally, have no idea how things will pan out, but love the way we are playing and very happy with the players we've bought (although we have spent a few quid. )

Welcome Mario, May you score a few, and cause a few! Perhaps not.

Beer.

Much love,

N.

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22 Aug 2014 19:29:17
I come to all of you with tail between my legs admitting that I was horribly wrong about Henderson. I've done a complete 180 and feel that he is one of the most important players on our club. I apologize to him and to everyone for any negative posts I've made and humbly ask for your forgiveness.

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Most people thought that at the begining, just won't admit it.

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The lad is pure class and stands for everything LFC is about.

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I'd go as far as saying that, for me, Henderson is the most important player in the team.

And I'd probably have said that last year too.

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22 Aug 2014 18:08:15
when was the last time Mario Balotelli did something stupid?

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Non-Liverpool fans queuing up to write

"Yesterday, he agreed to sign for Liverpool"

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Today he signed for Liverpool

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2012 was the last time he did something 'proper stupid' I think

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22 Aug 2014 19:00:01
Is The Medicals over?

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Haha, it was just last month. He pointed a shotgun at a camera and posted it on Twitter, saying "a big kiss to all the haters". He removed it hours later though - he was probably advised to.

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I reckon Rooney has had far more off and onfield indescretions but doesn't get hammered anywhere near as much

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22 Aug 2014 17:57:55
is the fact the iconic number 7 shirt still sits vacant a sign of 1 more big name or am I reading to much into it

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Ballotelli has always had 45 so probably reading too much into it. Maybe a big signing next year to take number 7?

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22 Aug 2014 19:40:36
Konoplyanka ;)

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Who wears no.11

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Give it to Sterling!

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The no. 7 shirt should be reserved for Sterling. The kid's earned it. Give it to him in a season or two.

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22 Aug 2014 17:54:38
Alfredo Pedulla has said that we remain very interested in Eto on a one year deal and we are still trying to get the deal done?!

Don't no who he is or who to believe but I find it hard to accept that we are trying to bring him in as well as Mario?

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22 Aug 2014 19:41:23
sterling, would be nice for No.7 shirt

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I hope not. What would have been the point if buying Lambert then buying 2 more strikers who would likely play before him? He might as well trade in his number 9 for a seat in the Kop.

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22 Aug 2014 23:40:20
Lambert will still get games

City use four strikers. Why can't we. There could be 20 more games this year.
You can easily get a situation where two or three strikers get injured

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Lambert wouldn't even make the bench most games if we had Sturridge, Balotelli, and Eto'o, even if one of the three were injured. Who was our fourth choice striker last year? How many games did they play?

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{Ed002's Note - And let's not forget Borini. Inter has rejected the chance to sign him which seemingly just leaves Sunderland - where the kid does not want to go.}

23 Aug 2014 10:43:28
Sorry to hear that, honestly, Ed002. I like Borini too much to not even see him sitting on the bench. Really hoping something breaks his way.

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{Ed002's Note - His agent was very confident of a deal with Inter, but nothing can be done it seems.}

22 Aug 2014 17:46:53
"But come the end of August I think I will be very happy with the team and the squad that I have." Eh think you'd want to be you've spent £100+ million on it pal!

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22 Aug 2014 17:18:01
Bored and just thought I would ask if brendan resigned who would use want to replace him?

I would love Klopp! Great football and just seems like a brilliant guy

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David Moyes - football genius

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To me it's not even a question. I'd go all out for Klopp

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Jurgen or his brother Klippetty?

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Id take martinez from everton

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22 Aug 2014 21:51:34
Yea Martinez is a great shout but could never see it because of at Everton. wonder where moyes will go has he spoken to any teams except Galatasary?

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Awesome, Klippetty! Best answer. Klip for short.

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22 Aug 2014 16:32:42
When the fixtures for this season were released I was very surprised at how tough our first 3 games are. Not only that but we have a west ham 5th away which is a very underrated team at home. If we can take maximum points off these games or drop only two points in them we will be on for a great season. Without a good start the league becomes difficult as you are constantly playing catch up. Whereas, with a start to the season as I just mentioned it will be other teams playing catch up on us. An area that needs improving is taking points off the so called 'lesser' teams. Last season we lost to hull on the road (admittedly without a few key players). Those problems seemed to have been found in the second half of last season so I if we can maintain so of our away form from the end of last season we will be on for another top 2 finish. This is easier said than done as we have added competitions like the champions league which immediately adds on 6 fixtures 8 or more if we get through. There are multiple factors that must have been discussed by our staff and with a team with such excellent depth as ours we can challenge on all fronts. I for one am very confused as to why we are being written off by pundits and 'experts' in the league but we have to prove them wrong by speaking to them through our football and our results. I feel our transfers have been top class this summer and have been well thought through. Credit goes not only to Ian Ayre (who did an excellent job this summer) but also to our transfer committee who have identified targets (along with rogers) that will be a success at this stunning football club. FSG has shown great faith by making funds available and hasn't stepped in the way of our business by not wanting to shell out £20m on one player. Obviously it's a big risk spending so much but it tells us that our owners are trusting our manager which is a big joy to know.
I know it's pretty long but I hope it's worth the read!
DaRedMan(DRM)

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I can see your point. I'd be satisfied with 10pts and not losing to City from first 5 games. That's achievable and would keep us in the mix nicely.

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22 Aug 2014 21:30:04
DaRedMan,

I'd like to introduce you to the ENTER button on your keyboard. You two must have known each other for sometime, so If you excuse me I'll just leave.

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Don't be afraid to throw in the odd comma

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Haha I'm only 14 lads. Don't expect to much.;)

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22 Aug 2014 15:56:17
Ed002 = "LEGEND" I just look for the "002" and just KNOW there's going to be an absolute pearl in there

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22 Aug 2014 15:47:27
Hey eds, reds
Totally off subject but has anyone seen Fabio Borini in the new Toyota Yaris advert? I know it's not him but he is a double lol
Cheers YNWA
Jamesee

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{Ed002's Note - Post of the day.}

Cheers ed
Jamesee

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Absolute genius.

"You come and go". Indeed Fabio.

For anybody that hasn't seen this Google Toyota yaris happy driving and play the vid.

Quality.

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22 Aug 2014 15:29:23
i would think after balo coming in we will buy another defensive midfielder.
the next week we will sell players I think agger assaidi borini robinson quates and will leave.
lucas might end up at napoli.
we spend a lot of money and might break even.
that leaves us in a strong position if we do well in the cl and get top 4 again.

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22 Aug 2014 15:13:49
This is taken out from his press conference.

We've got a fantastic environment and culture here and nothing will ever shake or provoke that. It's something I'll always protect and it's an environment where lots of players have improved and developed."

I am pretty sure, Ballo is never Brendon's choice.

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I read somewhere in the site neither Coutinho nor Sturidge were rodger’s choices.

Henderson, Skrtel, Flannagan, Sterling, Suarez - none of them were his choices and all are pretty successful now.

On the contrary Allen, Borini, Aspas are not so successful. Though it’s debatable, it can be reasonably agreed that those he had no say (during transfers) are more successful that the ones he selected.

Guess it is better that the committee decides on the players and rodger’s concentrates coach them. At least is has worked so far and I hope it works for Mario too

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22 Aug 2014 16:01:30
I'm pretty sure Brendan would have to somewhat approve of the signing before they'd make it. Also, if the guy ruins the environment, then he's on the first plane outta there. Give the guy a chance Harry jeez.

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22 Aug 2014 16:02:35
I am pretty sure, Ballo is never Brendon's choice.
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Until he scores 20+ goals, then everyone here will insist he was BR choice

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Harry

I humbly request you
GIVE BALOTELLI A CHANCE gosh
p.s love the avatar

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Some of you really need to get a grip, your never satisfied and always looking at the half empty glass.

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22 Aug 2014 17:58:53
Give me a break. That's something BR said earlier today. I just posted here.
Ask BR if he is ok with the signing rather eating me.

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22 Aug 2014 18:16:27
Culture

"We have a fantastic environment here and a great culture, and I think it is something that was very important for us to create and build here.

"There will be nothing that will ever shake that or provoke it in any way. It is something I always protect at the club."


You know when a manager says such.
Now don't eat me. and Read Ed's views on this. Its exactly the same.

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One of the Eds already said this on the rumours page I think, why the hostility towards harry

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I don't think that's a swipe at balotelli, I think that's reassuring people that there will not be any tolerance in the event of balotelli funny business.

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Boom, you're reading too much into it. That's one of people's concerns- the disruption so I would assume he's trying to alleviate that. He also had a massive smile on his face when asked about the signing. Besides. I keep hearing ( including eds) ' he's like a kid in a candy shop' and then from others ' they're not his signings' so basically nobody knows. ( that's not directed at you- just a general observation)

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22 Aug 2014 15:13:07
ed's has Lucas been made available? . did search the posts not seen much about him being sold?

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{Ed002's Note - He may well move on.}

22 Aug 2014 14:38:00
If ever there was a time for "Match of the Day fever"
surely it's today

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22 Aug 2014 14:21:05
Rodgers is always 15-25mins late to his press conferences why? It really bugs me why can't he be punctual? Or change the time of the press conference?

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{Ed002's Note - It will be one of his empowerment tactics he has learned from Tom Peters.}

A tactic used for hundreds of years. Quite transparent though for anyone waiting with any level of intelligence

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Again who really cares.

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He was late today as he was doing the Ice Bucket challenge. LOLZ.

vrcomp

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22 Aug 2014 14:09:39
Eds, in the case of konoplyanka.
I have read that he is holding out for a move to LFC. Is it likely that LFC still holds interest but do not want to pay the 15m sum they offered in January? Being aware of kono's interest they could be holding out to the end of the window when he is likely to give up and a smaller club will offer a smaller sum. In this way LFC can then offer that same lower sum and because of kono's desire to join LFC he would naturally seek to go there and LFC get to fork out only the lower sum. Is this a likely strategy/scenario for the situation?
Because Dnipro president messed LFC around he would learn his lesson well. Please consider!

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{Ed002's Note - I see no reason for Liverpool to act in such a childish manner.}

Childish or strategic? If it saves several millions that would be more of a business decision. I agree that childishness probably does not play a role at that level of decision making but business surely does.

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22 Aug 2014 15:59:14
Childish or "strategic"
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wow that's a big word . but business is not usually conducted this way.

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22 Aug 2014 13:22:54
Hi Eds, what is latest on konoplyanka joining?

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{Ed002's Note - I am not aware of any "latest".}

22 Aug 2014 14:21:05
Rodgers is always 15-25mins late to his press conferences why? It really bugs me why can't he be punctual? Or change the time of the press conference?

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{Ed002's Note - It will be one of his empowerment tactics he has learned from Tom Peters.}

22 Aug 2014 14:09:39
Eds, in the case of konoplyanka.
I have read that he is holding out for a move to LFC. Is it likely that LFC still holds interest but do not want to pay the 15m sum they offered in January? Being aware of kono's interest they could be holding out to the end of the window when he is likely to give up and a smaller club will offer a smaller sum. In this way LFC can then offer that same lower sum and because of kono's desire to join LFC he would naturally seek to go there and LFC get to fork out only the lower sum. Is this a likely strategy/scenario for the situation?
Because Dnipro president messed LFC around he would learn his lesson well. Please consider!

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{Ed002's Note - I see no reason for Liverpool to act in such a childish manner.}

22 Aug 2014 13:22:54
Hi Eds, what is latest on konoplyanka joining?

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{Ed002's Note - I am not aware of any "latest".}

22 Aug 2014 13:58:41
Just watch a re-run of Good Will Hunting as part of a Robin Williams tribute. Couldn't help but think Balotelli would send those psychologists screaming.

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22 Aug 2014 13:36:27
"Danny Welbeck has been told he can leave Manchester United - but not for one of their Premier League rivals."

That's a shame. Sunderland are looking for a striker.

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22 Aug 2014 14:23:07
LOL!

However, Sunderland are looking for a STRIKER, so not sure they would be interested.

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You would think they would be willing to sell him to either us or man city considering he would take a much better players position on the field.

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22 Aug 2014 13:23:30
I think and this is just me, that Balotelli days of being a nuisance are over as he has not only matured but also by now he must have realized that his "bad boy image" that has got him some fame whether it be in a good or bad way does not get him paid and only causes his value to depreciate. All the talent in the world doesn't amount to much if hard work and discipline is lacking also he must now see how low his value is and will only rise if his attitude and work ethic changes on and off the field.

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Well to be fair, his salary isn't changing much, if anything else it's increasing, it's the teams that sign him up that usually have suffered the depreciation . however, I am still intrigued to see how this will pan out for us

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I honestly just don't think Balotelli cares. I think he likes football okay, but I don't think he has the inherent drive or determination required to make full use of his talent. If you could bottle someone like Henderson or Flanagan's determination to succeed and give it to Mario, he would no doubt be world class, but I just don't think it's important to him whether people like him or not or whether he succeeds or not.

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22 Aug 2014 12:57:45
Still not sure what to make of the Balotelli deal! He is a great player, although only when he feels like it! If BR was to put his arm around him and everyone was to make him feel welcome then he could be great. However, he is a liability and can lose the plot within seconds, which opposition players will no doubt try spark off. I also don't see where he fits into the team. Too expensive to be back up, but if he was to find himself in the team I think it would upset the flow of our play and frustrate the other players. Hopefully I'll be proved wrong but that's just my opinion haha.
Cheers,

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22 Aug 2014 13:31:20
I am waiting to get BR's reaction on this deal.

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22 Aug 2014 13:40:30
Lets say we play a 442 diamond with Sturridge and balotelli up front. Sterling behind the two. Would you imagine us scoring goals?

Also when Sturridge is injured we now have a good option. It's all up to MB, if he wants to be the best strike as he have said many times, he now have a club, manager and potential do to that. Rodgers often speak about getting players with the right personality, let's hope they have done there homework with MB.

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22 Aug 2014 14:08:51
You are not alone ROI, he is indeed a very good player, but causes too many problems to himself and those around him to make a success of his career . The club transfer committee love their 50% off sales . he is going on the cheap, so let's buy him.

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Hopefully he has copped on a bit since his City days! At 24 I'm praying he is going to focus on being the world class player he hopes to be. He's another flawed genius, he can come up with a moment of brilliance, but at the same time could cost you the game. Hopefully it's the former and he bangs 'em in in important situations!

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22 Aug 2014 12:45:29
Ed002 you said that we have to get international clearance and the paperwork processed so does this mean there is no chance of a possible inclusion for Monday's game?

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{Ed002's Note - I am absolutely sick of this stupid question being asked over and over again.}

Im sorry ed, I didn't have the time to read all of the previous questions.

Apologies.

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22 Aug 2014 12:41:55
Where do you stand on "safe standing"? I think it should be allowed because personally I think modern football is bad. There's too many kids & familys in the grounds meaning there's no atmosphere. Banning flares & other thing's was an awful decision as they add so much to the atmosphere, not being able to take beer onto the terraces are another bad thing! Just look at rugby & cricket both allow drinking & the atmosphere can be great. Safe standing as appose to people standing up anyway can only be a good thing. They need to sort it out. Hillsborough & other disasters like that would never happen today because there's better policing & everythings checked unlike back then so it'd never happen even if they went back to all standing. Nobody under 18, beer, safe standing & cheaper tickets & football would be sorted.

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Yeah alcohol makes everything better. not! Would be a dangerous thing in my opinion, drinking before a match is an unwritten 'law' but drinking at the game wouldn't be a good thing in my opinion. I'm not against drinking but not everyone is a responsible drinker! God forbid anything bad did happen, the consumption of alcohol (rightly or wrongly) would be blamed!

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Quite simply it should never be allowed again as English football fans cannot be trusted to behave

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22 Aug 2014 13:13:52
too many kids & families? really? they have less right to be at the game because they make less noise? those kids are the fans of the next generation who will likely continue to go to the games and pay ticket prices.

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22 Aug 2014 13:22:17
Completely and 100% against it. Football has changed. It's not a sport for thuggish, knuckle dragging oafs as Ed002 would put it. It's a family sport. Do you also want gays, black people and women banned from your 'elite' supporter zone?

It's nice to have a decent atmosphere, but I don't think we should start discriminating against minorities just to make the chanting louder and beer in the stands is a shocking idea. A stand full of blokes drinking, setting off flares, bashing into eachother, pissing into eachothers coat pockets using a rolled up match program and chanting all manner of foul things is an atrocious idea.

Hillsborough should be a lesson to us all. Football needs to be made safe for the fans and sadly there are too many thugs in this country nowadays for it to happen. Times have changed mate. You can sing from a seat.

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22 Aug 2014 13:35:39
It was strange my first football match in Liverpool. Being Australian I already understood home and away fans are separated etc but it still felt unnatural! But then when I brought my gf (English) back to australia we went to a rugby league game and she asked where the away supporters sat! I replied right next to you. We Aussies also drink in stadiums! I just think football culture over time in the uk and it's 'perceived stigma' means it will never get back to being able to drink. Or free stand. Even though regulations now would be tighter. People will always think what if or on previous mistakes.

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Most of them don't have a clue what's going on & it means a proper fan can't get in. Local families going for a day out because they have the advantage of being local & can turn up at the ticket office & taking up a seat & are sat not watching the game etc

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22 Aug 2014 13:53:59
87red pay the ticket prices and shut up, right? That's why we have a library atmosphere at Anfield.

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As a whole, rugby and cricket fans aren't a set a see you next tuesdays, a lot of uk footy fans are

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Nobody said anything about gays or anything of the sort but maybe you have your own agenda there EMS

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Nobody said anything about gays or anything of the sort but maybe you have your own agenda there EMS

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I still go to croke park in dublin to watch dublin gaa matches, hill 16 is where I go and its a terrace and compared to years ago its got barriers everywhere and its safe [ not for familys with young children though ], I think its a good idea and I am not a knuckle dragging oaf . I don't hate gays blacks etc etc, I can understand the arguments against it and the way football has gone now maybe there is no way back for terraces, if they do come back they would have to be controlled by the police and stewards much better than they were in the 80s .

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My point Eez Eh is we have striven for equality in our beloved sport and you now want to cherry pick the fans who sing the loudest and therefore kick out kids. If a stand is not safe for a 16 year old lad, then it won't be safe for women either.

My point is, if you start discrimination against one minority, it let's people think they are all powerful being part of the majority. Where will it stop? I have no issue against anybody. I was merely stating that your barbaric suggestion is one of the most extreme right wing suggestions I've ever heard.

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EMS your reply had me laughing a lot. I don't mean in a sarcastic way, I genuinely found it very funny

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Eez eh
I don't think you have really thought your comment through properly
No under 18s?
They are the future and without them we have nothing
Supporting LFC gets passed on through generations like religion and it is these kids going to watch their heroes that has created the likes of Steven Gerrard and Jon Flannagan, let alone a lit of us that remember our first game at Anfield

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Wow very right wing and discriminatory. Are age restrictions of beer, porn, fags, sex, voting & I could go on, also acts of discrimination? Try & use less than 50 words as I struggle with my attention span. A simple no will do.

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We have plenty of supporters that don't go to games ever in their lifetime not going until you're 18 wouldn't impact on them being a fan they can watch on tv & read all these sites etc etc but not buy a ticket. I was a Liverpool fan long before I went to my first Liverpool game because I'd been brought up that way not because that was the team that played in the ground I was taken to.

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22 Aug 2014 20:12:44
I can't believe so many of you have tried to sensibly reply this post! Simply the stupidest post I have ever seen on here and been visiting for years! Me and my 7 year old son have season tickets in the lower centenary. As you will know it's not the loudest stand in the ground. That doesn't stop my son singing along with the kop at the top of his voice! He has been Liverpool mad since he could talk and been going to the game since he was 3. He has just as much right to go to the game as any adult! And by the way I still have to pay the adult price for his ticket!!

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Why go backwards?
Before Hillsborough there was many incidents that caused death or injury or put fans at risk, even soon after Hillsborough (before standing terraces was banned) it happened again, at Hillsborough, this was reported in the inquests recently.
Since all seater stadia was introduced we have not had any such incidents.
I would just like to ask any in favour of standing one question, would you have the same opinion if you lost a family member at Hillsborough or any other similar disaster?

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It's just a sad, desperate attempt from the Lib Dems to gain votes from football fans. Let's not go backwards in football safety and shame on the political party. for goodnes sake, is there really nothing more important for our country they could focus their manefesto on?

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22 Aug 2014 11:51:08
Hey Eds, great work so far this summer.
So with the squad's spaces filling up only a couple of questions remain.

1) Would the club welcome offers for Enrique?
2) Where's Alex Song likely to end up? L'pool interested?
3) If not, do you see Def Mid as a position that will be strengthened or depends on Lucas leaving?

Thanks a billion!
This window has been a record breaker. :)

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{Ed002's Note - (1) I don't know but rather doubt it. (2) Try the Barcelona page, I am not aware of Liverpool interest. Wages would be a huge issue. (3) Liverpool have already added a DM player.}

I don't want Alex Song. I'll support him if he comes but did you not see him attack that Croatian from behind in his very last competitive football match just a month ago at the world cup? He deliberately (and unprovoked) raked his elbow down the spine of a Croatian player. I liked him before that, but that sort of unprovoked violance is on the same level as that of Suarez, Barton and Pepe.

I'm all for having people who are up for a bit of a battle. Even if they have fiery tempers that cause them to just over react. But needlessly assaulting somebody who's done nothing wrong and from behind is just pathetic.

If we sold Lucas to get Song I'd be disspointed. Ability wise, Lucas is the better holding midfilder. Song's athleticism just makes him slightly more suited to our style of play and also makes him more versatile. I'll give him a chance and support him if he comes, but mindless attacks like that can only be forgiven once. I can't believe poeple can moan about Balotelli being easy to wind up and then call for us to sign a player who doesn't even need to be wound up because he'll just assault people for no reason.

There is a fine line between being a fiery player (Mascherano, Balotelli, Souness, Carragher etc) and being a complete tit (Suarez, Pepe, Barton).

Seeing as Song has only done something like this once, I would be willing to over look it if he signed and give him the benefit of the doubt and support him (as I did with Suarez after he bit Otman Bakkali). I'd be a hipocrite if I didn't. Things like that can only be forgiven once though (which is why I wanted Suarez gone after the Ivanovic bite). It's not passion or frustration. It's just violance. We've all let football games get the better of us and maybe pushed someone or gone in a bit hard for a challenge, but hitting someone in the back for no reason whatsoever? That's low.

My other problem with this deal is that if we're going to replace Lucas, we may as well go all out and make Gerrard the back up player. What is the point in changing our back up holding midfielder? Especially considering Can could play there anyway. Why not just go all out for De Rossi or Alonso? Get someone in who is truly world class rather than just replace a squad player with a squad player and persist with shoe horning Gerrard into a role (as first choice) he still isn't 100% comfortable in against pressing opposition?

I just don't see the point in changing anything in that position unless we can improve on what we've already got.

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I don't rate song atall.
As forlucas, great lad but I don't know what he offers anymore. Apart from good positional sense, he offers Liverpool the way we play now very little. He has a wonderful attitude and is a decent back up option but I don't believe he is going to get much first team action. i'm sure he will be aware of playing for brazil and may look at other options.

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22 Aug 2014 13:34:18
Big Al

Lucas is a back up of Allen, Who himself is a back of Can. How many players do you wanna have for a position? We need to free up some wages.

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Up there with stamping on some ones head

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Boom
I don't think you interpreted the post right. I think lucas should seek a move elsewere. It could be best.for both parties.

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22 Aug 2014 11:17:54
Magath has confirmed we are interested in Patrick Roberts. That and a Gk (Romero?) would be a nice end to a great window.

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22 Aug 2014 11:17:37
if you guys could choose 1 player from these teams who would it be? man city, arsenal, chelsea, man utd, spurs.

mine would be toure, ramsey, courtois, can't really think of anybody at Manchester United I would like to see play for us lol, and from spurs maybe vertonghen

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Toure, Ramsey, Hazard, De Gea and Lloris

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22 Aug 2014 11:53:22
Aguero
Azpilicueta
Ramsey
Lloris
Man United-I'd rather choose heskey

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22 Aug 2014 11:53:27
Aguero, Hazard, Sanchez, Shaw.Nobody from spurs.

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Yaya, Chambers, Schurrle, DDG, Eriksen

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Fernando, Sanchez, Oscar, Januzaj, Paulinho

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Toure, Sanchez, Matic, nobody, Lloris.

Why would you want a United player? I genuinely don't rate anybody in their side except Herrara and he is a Spanish Henderson. We've already got the English one!

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If we're not just overloading our midfield, and chosing players to fit into our team

Kompany, cazorla, courtois, RVP, maybe Eriksen

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Aguero, Sanchez, Diego Costa, De Gea, Sandro

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22 Aug 2014 12:24:44
Kompany, Matic, Ramsey, RVP, Lloris

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First three are easy

Aguero

Ramsey (not counting Sanchez as he has just arrived)

Courtois

Then it's a bit difficult

Fletcher before his problems, now probably no one, or Januzaj.

Only one I might even think about taking from Spurs would be Paulinho or maybe Vertonghen.

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Kompany, Matic, Ramsey, De Gea, Vertonghen

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Kompany, aguero, zabaletta, yaya, silva, hazard, Costa, shurrle, lloris

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22 Aug 2014 12:41:39
Toure, Ramsey, Hazard, De Gea, Vertonghan

In honesty think De Gea and Vertonghan are the only two players from both clubs I'd want us to have!

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22 Aug 2014 12:52:51
Following on from Bobatron's point. These would be the players I would choose to add to our current squad:

Kompany
Sanchez
Courtois
RVP
Sandro

If it was whom I rate highest it would be:

Toure
Ramsey
Courtois
RVP
Lloris

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22 Aug 2014 12:53:52
eez, I don't think you have understood the question mate

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Aguero, oxlade chamberlain, matic, RVP, lloris

Thats if we're talking about what would actually improve our team, not that i'd really want to.

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Kompany, Sanchez, Hazard, Lloris and Mata at a push

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22 Aug 2014 13:37:07
Yaya Toure, lloris, Shcrulle ( I rate him above Hazzard ), Rooney

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22 Aug 2014 14:47:13
On the basis of what we need, I'd go for:

Sanchez
Courtois (nice to keep the Belgian connection!)
Paulinho
Kompany
Albert Morgan (the kit man at Utd, their kit always looks nicely pressed)

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22 Aug 2014 15:24:21
Zeddius

Paulinho was your worst pick ever. He isn't getting a game at Spurs.

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Only 2 players I would take that would make the difference. Kompany truly the best CB in the world atm and courtoius, the second best GK in the world behind neur. I would take toure aswell but can't take 2 from.the same team :( Sanchez, ramsay etc no

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Aguero (Man City)
Sanchez (Arsenal)
P. Jones (Man Utd)
Eriksen (Spurs)
Zouma (Chelsea)

A lack of quality DM players that I'd actually want. I'd rather hang onto Lucas tbh.

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22 Aug 2014 09:58:08
Hi eds,

Is there any truth in the "naughty boy clause" the papers keep reporting?

Seems ridiculous to me!

Keep up the good work!

Steve

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{Ed002's Note - I really don't know what provisions Liverpool are looking to put in to his contract.}

22 Aug 2014 09:45:28
Quick question re: behavioural clauses. I've worked at least around employment contracts, including limited company contracts, for most of my career. I have never, ever even seen one that doesn't have some form of ethical code or code of conduct attached to it, basically to protect the employer/contractor in the event of the contracted person going a bit crazy.

Is this not the case in football? Is it really the norm that clubs are left defenseless, even in terms of defenses they are unlikely to actually use, when it comes to players conduct? And if not, what's the issue here?

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{Ed002's Note - There are always the standard misconduct clauses which you allude to and these have been used by some clubs to simply sack players who went too far (Mutu is a good example, Nic Anelka another). In terms of fining players that is more difficult as it falls within the remit of the Premier League rules and there are limits in place.}

Maybe it's just the papers trying to find a story out of thin air.
Lets them write "stories" about how we are more careful after Suarez, blah blah blah.
What exactly would you put in it anyway? Please don't bite anyone?
Ballo is like a kid but in his defence most of his antics are pretty tame and petty although numerous.
The main issue is his laziness and in training. Brendan needs to drop him or sub him if he plays up. We have decent squad depth to deal without him so it shouldn't be a problem in theory.

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22 Aug 2014 09:30:18
I love Colin Murray's article describing the Balotelli signing as giving similar feelings to a date with Lindsay Lohan

"I’m excited – aroused even – but I’m acutely aware of the dangers involved"

Love it! Now THAT's fighting talk!

I kinda get what he means, tho!

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22 Aug 2014 09:07:07
What ever happens from here on in, at least we have options now in the squad and a bit of depth. So let's get behind the mighty reds and cement our top four place again! Top four first year in a while.

If this year is anything to go by we should be strike fear into a lot of teams YNWA

Kono now for me please lol

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22 Aug 2014 09:01:24
Eds, just curious, if Balotelli were to agree terms at say 11AM today, would we be able to sign him without giving him a medical for the sake of registering him in time for the City game a) "legally" and b) realistically?
I'd love him to come off the bench with 20 minutes to go against them and could only see good coming from us having him for that match.

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{Ed002's Note - No. He needs international clearance and the paperwork processed by the FA. I find it a little strange that Liverpool supporters are constantly looking for ways the cheat the system.}

It hardly takes that long to sign a player, or the deals on dead line day would never get done

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{Ed002's Note - Hopeless. The "deadline" day deals don't complete on "deadline" day.}

22 Aug 2014 09:32:29
Its the romance of him playing his first game against Citeh that the fans are after, Ed002. There's not always an illegal motive to our wishes

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ED I think we should have ages besides our login as some of these posts are very childish and not thought through.
To many play Football manager and think that is it.
49 by the way.

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{Ed002's Note - That is not going to happen Slaphead - these are football fans we are having to deal with, expect them to be childish.}

22 Aug 2014 09:53:40
To be fair, even on Football Manager you have to wait a full game day before your Chairman tells you the player is available. On the Championship Manager app I have (its around 3 years old!), I keep waiting for Chairman "George Gillet" to tell me that he is in negotiations with Suarez's representatives!

38 years young, BTW.

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Oh right ed I thought the paper work had to be in at a certain time

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{Ed002's Note - Then it needs to be processed and international clearance obtained.}

22 Aug 2014 10:09:48
Zeddious

Fantastic mate. Seems Slaphead mate is close to 95.

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All in jest ED.
Love the site and your knowledge and banter.
You have called me a person on a few occasions but never take it to heart.
Good luck with rest of the window.

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{Ed002's Note - Thanks Slaphead.}

22 Aug 2014 11:46:18
Should have said Moron.
Bloody auto correct.

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I don't see that age makes a difference mate. Reet is 15 and posts more sense than most people on here; some who say things about going to games in the 80's then act like they're 7 years old.

Age is just a number and not in any way a reflection on your understanding of the game or your intelligence. Obviously older people are more boring but why should we discriminate against them just because they're passed their best? ;)

20 years old but going on 50 mate!

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22 Aug 2014 13:39:09
Oldies don't like the new one's. fact

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22 Aug 2014 08:38:19
I have read this morning on the Liverpool Echo website that Liverpool want behavioural clause in Marios contract. This could hold up or scupper the deal if he doesn't agree to it. I hope he does!

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Just had a sneak preview of this secret clause >>>

#Biting = extraction of all gnashers

# Spat with Manager = 1 hours communal service ( listening and assessing Greg Dyke's speeches)

# Crashing his car = 45 mins. communal service ( living with Greg Dyke )

# Dart throwing = 1/2 hour communal service ( Giving Greg Dyke a massage )

# Back heel errors = 10 mins. communal service ( showering with Greg Dyke )

# Firework failure = 5 mins communal service = ( lying on a beach with Greg Dyke )

Yep >>>that should do it

Ooops PS >>>

Unpaid parking fines = Reciting backwards Roy Hodgson's memoirs :)

Yes I know >>>harsh but fair

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22 Aug 2014 10:10:16
It would only be harsh if Greg Dyke is a blue.

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Looks like someone has been thinking a little too much abouy Balotelli at LFC.

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''It would only be harsh if Greg Dyke is a blue.''

Heaven forbid mate! :(

I thought he was a Utd fan anyway?

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22 Aug 2014 08:28:41
Mad Mario. Really LFC. We know that this guy is nuts no matter what kind of surety he is giving Brendan.

Another thing now that Buck has been found out to be full of it he should in future just say no comment if he is asked about a player.

Hopefully the night of the long knifes is over with and Buck can get on moulding the team. I am still in shock over how we could even consider mad Mario. Milan must have thanked their stars to see him go.

Even in his own country playing for his boyhood team he couldn't control himself. He is a mad genius. He will never change. Besides fretting about my team winning now I will have to fret about whether Mad Mario will play well or explode into madness and get sent off. He just isn't worth the stress levels.

Good luck Buck. You are going to need it!

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22 Aug 2014 08:26:19
I cannot believe the ballotelli signing, I would rather have gone with what we have until the right player was available. People saying what a player but he's nuts, I fail to see what he does on the pitch because he just looks bone idol to me, and has got a chip on his shoulder that harry ramsden would be jealous of.

For me rogers is taking a massive gamble with this buy and it could eventually cost him his job if it all blows up in his face with this lad, we will be on the front covers again because the press will follow him everywhere looking for a a story, it might take six to eighteen months but he will do something and the whole tiring media circus will start again.

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22 Aug 2014 08:34:49
I don't think this is BR's pick, If not, There is every chance of Pepe Reina all over again.
BR like hard working players, who press high up and chase the ball. Ballo is completely opposite.

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22 Aug 2014 09:01:55
That moment you relaize, Ozone and Waro are split over Mario. lols.

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22 Aug 2014 09:02:33
I am surprised Waro, my guess would've been that you might have a soft spot for him, you and Mario both have tendencies for unsettling the norm and swimming against the tide figuratively, though I am not sure if Mario has much control over himself unlike yourself ;-)

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22 Aug 2014 09:21:54
Waro, just no.

Give Mario the benefit of the doubt for a month or two before laying into what a pointless purchase he is.

I have some doubts too over his behaviour, but no doubts over his ability.

Successful teams are littered with flawed geniuses, it just comes down to how they are harnessed. Can BR harness Balotelli's genius? I don't know yet, but if he can, what a steal.

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Care to check with your buddy Ozone to see what he thinks of the Balotelli signing? I mean, you do pander yourself to him and vice-versa in your fight against the do-gooders.

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I thought the same Harry.

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Does Ozone rate him Harry? Seems to contradict AG's post then, Hmmmm!

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Zeddicus JUST YES! I have my opinion and just like on most subjects I don't sugar coat it and give it with both barrels. You don't like it? TOUGH!

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Dustopia, I would love to see him back here as I found him brilliant comedy off the pitch, just a another team is all.

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22 Aug 2014 11:54:23
Waro, of course you have your opinion.

However, just constantly slagging off players and the club is depressing to read, and unfortunately I do have to read it as, like many, I'm addicted to this site!

Seriously, what is there about the current set up and people at the club that you are happy about?

And further to that, in what era in your Liverpool supporting history were you happiest?

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22 Aug 2014 11:55:41
BTW, AG and Harry are making the same point. That you and Ozone, who do agree on so much, seem to be on completely different sides of the fence with Balotelli.

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22 Aug 2014 12:48:39
Ah! Resorting to personal attacks hey AG, normally a good barometer that somebody has no counter argument.

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22 Aug 2014 06:57:31
Ed002, if I could be so bold: I am aware that you don't like to get into financial specifics due to the complex nature of them regarding transfers, but I wonder if the extras that come on top of the Balotelli transfer are significantly higher than usual? Thus making this less of a ''bargain'' than it would seem? You will of course answer or decline to as you choose.

On another note I have to say that I was certain this was lazy journalism up until today. I didn't think it was worth the risk, but now that it seems to go through I will support him all the way, of course. I have always liked his funny moments, let's just hope he keeps them innocent.

Thanks

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{Ed002's Note - The answer is yes. This is why Arsenal stepped back earlier in the summer when there were discussions held in Brazil.}

22 Aug 2014 08:30:59
Galliani would be a fool to sell him at that price, I knew He would cost a lot more than what actually people think He is.

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{Ed002's Note - Do you ever think before typing?}

22 Aug 2014 09:04:32
oooooopsssss. You said the other day, Arsenal backed out due to the price being pretty high ( including add ons ).

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22 Aug 2014 09:05:59
Harry, are we signing Galliani now?

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22 Aug 2014 09:26:12
Dustophia.

I highly doubt it mate. lols

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22 Aug 2014 09:51:23
So how did you connect fees associated with Mario to Galliani? ;-)

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22 Aug 2014 06:56:49
Hi eds 001, 002

Macca commented the other week saying Konoplyanka could be back on and I believe ed001 may have mentioned something about him also, is there still interest there even with the possibility of Balotelli joining now, if so I must say this has been a great summer for LFC

Thanks for all your efforts!

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22 Aug 2014 06:56:25
It has been an eventful transfer window for one reason or another.
We are a club in transition and I personally thought that we would only buy 3 or 4 players this window.
Losing Suarez was a blow but think we have now got a squad, not just 11 players.
The next window will be interesting as we might buy probably 1 or 2 at most as the squad is young and exciting but I have to agree with Ed002 that it has been like a kid in a candy shop.

Hopefully they gel together quickly so that in the future we won't need to spend or sell like this again as it can cause massive disruption.
The old Liverpool used to maybe buy/sell 1 or 2 players per season for one reason or another and the success was there because of minimal disruption to the squad unity.
I pity the poor EDs the next window when we are not in the market for anybody and the pelters that are going to be thrown at BR, the board and anybody else to blame.
Balotelli arrival could go one way or the other.
If he behaves and it is a big if we have a bargain on our hands.

But if the rumours are true of him being a lazy trainer etc, he will upset the apple cart and cause arguments which I don't think BR will allow.
Good luck for the rest of this window EDs and especially the next couple as you are going to need it.

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{Ed002's Note - The "T" word had to appear at some point.}

22 Aug 2014 09:23:29
Surely every club is in transition every year, unless they make absolutely no changes to the playing staff?!

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22 Aug 2014 06:55:46
Hi eds and fellow reds,

I really hope we get ballotelli as I believe if the price is right offers good value for money and surely worth a punt? I'm a big believer in Rodgers man management skill but am slightly concerned as some people are suggesting he wasn't Rodgers choice? Surely that isn't true?
After being hammered to the floor by ed2 on my post the other day stating my wish for a loan signing rather than a permanent signing as to not harm Origi's progression next season so 16 million represents better value than 25 million! That's why I always read this site 1st always right lads :-)
Keep up the great work and sarcasm (Ed002)

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22 Aug 2014 06:53:20
Its not often the eds are thanked on here. usually just abused.
But ed01, Ed002 and Macca thanks for all of your time and may I say the most accurate news from any media source.
Hopefully things will calm down for you all soon, and you can get back to your lives.
All the best for the rest of the summer.

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22 Aug 2014 06:50:44
With the imminent arrival of Balotelli and the possible departure of Borini does anyone still see another player coming in? Some reports are still suggesting Eto may still be a possibility? Does anyone know if Macca's final prediction regarding Konoplyanka has any legs? This could turn out to be a massively pivotal window for us.

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22 Aug 2014 06:50:10
The big question is did Ed002 buy an arna this summer?

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{Ed002's Note - The Arna may be traded in soon - there is a house guest arriving.}

22 Aug 2014 04:28:51
Hi eds, just wondering, do you think we can get thinks wrapped up with balotelli by noon today so he can play against city on Monday night?

Cheers.

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{Ed002's Note - No.}

22 Aug 2014 07:38:12
people who don't risk don't win it. everywhere top club takes risk on top players
and anyways it looked to be either bony or balotelli. also now we are offering a contract to eto'o.
while we are at it we should also sign bendtner heskey fred and jo and play them as our back four . at least we can expect zero own goals :P

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If we wrapped him up he'd be less likely to misbehave.

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22 Aug 2014 07:37:28
I am still surprised by supporters on here asking if we are going to be buying further player this transfer window.

Have the purchases we have made not enough?

Some are still asking for one or two "marquee players"

Obviously its not been sufficient for some what we have done this summer.

Anyway, I have an idea for those of you that want a "marquee player" or two.

Let's get BR to take a trip down to the local registry office and for £15 each he can, by deed poll, change our players names. Just imagine.

Mignolet change to Manuel Neuer
Johnson change to Philipp Lahm
Skrtle change to Thiago Silva
Loveren change to Sergio Ramos
Enrique change to Ricardo Rodriguez
Gerrard leave to Gerrard (LOL)
Lucas change to Vidal
Henderson change to Ribery
Courtinho change to Iniesta
Sterling change to Reus
Sturridge change to Messi.

And there you go. All for £150.

And I would imagine some would still come on here and complain.

LOL.

vrcomp
Y.N.W.A.

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22 Aug 2014 09:10:00
I say change Coutinho to Luis Suarez. That would satisfy all his boot lickers.

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22 Aug 2014 07:16:23
Balotelli is a gifted footballer when on form, there's no doubting that, but this gifted footballer comes with problems, there's no denying that.

I've seen comparisons with the Sturridge signing on here which is simply offensive to Sturridge. Wherever Daniel has played he has scored and caused no (apparent) problems, whereas the other fella loves the limelight and the controversy.

Football fans are fickle, as am I, and I will always support our players, but for the first time in my life I feel that the potential burden of a player of this mentality will continue to bring much unnecessary attention to our club which is slowly healing itself after the Suarez saga. Remember, Suarez brought his problems but was generally not known in the UK press, but they'll be all over us like a rash now.

I'm convinced he will score goals, but don't anyone on here suggest that we should just concentrate on his ability rather than his mentality, because on many occasions, it appears that his ability is somewhat lacking.

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22 Aug 2014 07:13:42
Well I was going to buy a lfc shirt with sterling on the back but now I think I want ballotelli this kid is funny I love the stories you here of him paying for everyone's petrol and just dishing money out to homeless people and just random members of public LEGEND

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22 Aug 2014 07:01:09
Hi Eds,

I can't believe what I am seeing on the news. Balotelli? Why has BR agreed to this signing? I really think this is a panic buy! Maybe its a ploy to force Falcao or cavani onto thinking they may be missing out on a move to the club?

Very disappointed in this signing.

Another Anelka in my eyes, Raw talent but just a complete TOOL

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{Ed001's Note - Anelka was not a tool at Liverpool by any means. He was a lovely lad, worked hard, played his heart out and really wanted to stay. I hope Balotelli has the same attitude.}

You obviously never, ever watched Anelka at Liverpool, great player, loved by the fans, almost caused fan revolt when he wasnt kept at the club.

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Every red I knew wanted to keep Anelka. He would have been much better than Diouf.

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22 Aug 2014 09:46:08
The Anelka comparison is an interesting one. Wrong, for the reasons already cited about Anelka - I certainly couldn't understand Hou's decision at all to get Diouf instead), but definitely interesting.

Anelka had a reputation as a bit of a trouble maker, largely fuelled by his brothers. And he was a bit of a nomad for quite a while. But he then settled down at Chelsea and had a great spell there.

Balotelli is flawed in completely different ways, but I wonder if Liverpool could be the place where he finally settles down.? Here's hoping!

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Not signing Anelka was a big mistake - clearly a proven top performer and he wanted to stay with us.

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{Ed002's Note - He is available if you want him.}

We signed el hag diouf instead of anelka . huge mistake by gerrard houiller . anelka was a player in them days and all our players spoke highly of him at the time

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22 Aug 2014 06:31:07
If we sell Lucas and bring in a good holding midfielder that will be it I'd say if love Alex song but who knows.

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22 Aug 2014 07:46:06
I don't think we will sell Lucas at all. I think we have just about had our lot now. Unless a deal can be done on Coates and Romero swap.

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22 Aug 2014 04:14:15
45. Balotelli. Liverpool. End of story.

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You reckon that's the end of the story then?

Oh dear.

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No I simply mean. let's get on with the season. He will be a Liverpool player and a very good one. End of story lol

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22 Aug 2014 02:37:43
Long time reader, but just recently made a user. Would just like to share my opinion on the possible Balotelli signing.

Even though there is a risk with this signing, there is a risk with every signing and this could possibly be an excellent one.

I for one have been skeptical to this whole saga, but after reading more into it I'm getting quite excited by the whole idea.

Firstly: If we are to believe the fee of £16 million for balo it would mean that Sturridge and Balotelli would both cost us a total of £29mill. Fellaini was purchased for £28.5mill so just there we have some pretty interesting figures. Not remembering exactly what the price of Lukaku was, but it was pretty close to £30mill so you guys get the idea, right? (I know his wages probably will be high, but still transfer fees got to count for something right?)

Secondly: If we are to believe the legend Pirlo, he states in an interview that Balotelli has grown up, as well as saying (the obvious maybe, but. ) that he is ready to step up to become one of Europes leading strikers.

Also Borini in an interview with Liverpoolfcs webpage after joining the club said that he spoke with Balotelli about the club, and he (Balotelli) said "that Liverpool had the most exciting fans to play in front of." Further on he described it as beautiful experience. And this was in 2012! So right there you have a possible excellent relationship towards the fans.

Also he refused to do an interview with the S*n, that certainly gives him some credit.

Anyway, nothing is confirmed yet. But I'm excited for this season as well as our other signings. As others have stated he (Balotelli) will not be the only attacking threat in our team which will reduce some of the weight on his shoulders. Hopefully he's grown up (as Pirlo stated) and he can focus on the pitch.

It is a gamble. But sometimes you win.
Chakob

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Nice post Chakob. And welcome officially to our big and dysfunctional family!

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22 Aug 2014 11:01:52
Great Post mate.

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22 Aug 2014 00:48:24
Maybe I am crazy, but I feel better about Mario than Falcao. Atleast Mario hasn't declared himself for only one team, has yet to sustain serious injury, and to be honest he scares defenders. Every time he faced us before I was worried he would dominate. He has a huge game when he brings it. Maybe he has something to prove, etc. I won't pretend Rodgers can sweet talk him into behaving. Maybe he is just reaching the right age. I didn't act like a grown up until I was 25!

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22 Aug 2014 00:21:51
I can remember when lfc signed sturridge and all the fans complained about was that he is selfish and not a team player and also they all wanted carroll to get chances after proving worthless and now balotelli is in for the same criticisms yet none of us fans know how it will all turn out so let's all chill and support. YNWA #balo 45

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Difference being people moaning about Sturridge were moaning about it based on nothing at all but misguided perception, whereas Balotelli's issue are quite concrete.

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22 Aug 2014 08:03:38
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I am sorry But Sturridge is still selfisish at times. If not his goals and assists. He would have been a flop.
There is nothing wrong to be selfish if you keep scoring.
Balletolli is a completely different subject.

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Boom
'If not for his goals and assists he'd be a complete flop!'
I think that is the case with every skriker
If they don't score or assist I think they are in the wrong position!

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22 Aug 2014 09:49:31
I did have to chuckle, or even laugh out loud at Boom's statement!

Bit like saying "if not for his fantastic saves and record clean sheets, he would've been a flop" about a keeper, or saying that "if not for his athleticism, leadership, goals, drive, energy, love for the club, Roy of the Rovers storylines, did I mention leadership?, then Gerrard would've been a flop. "

Harry, I know that English isn't your first language, but at least say the words in your head in Norwegian before you write them down.!

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