Liverpool Banter Archive March 24 2011

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24 Mar 2011 23:55:50
Some Targets:

Benzema
Gervinho
Cazorla Adam
Young
Cahill
Baines
Hazard
Sanchez
Jarvis
Sissoko
Bojan
Eriksen
Remy
Enrique
Dzsudzsak
Richards
A.Johnson

The Unknown**

i agree with the above target i think these are all possible i don't mean were buying them all, but i mean we can now compete to buy, we have the money the new owners seem dedicated to the cause so why not.

lfcscott

24 Mar 2011 23:45:02
Charlie Adam is 90% certain to join Liverpool in the summer. He will be the replacement for Christian Poulson who will certainly be leaving for as little as £1mil. The proposed Benzema deal is dead due to his reurn to form, Liverpool were hopeful for a cut price £18mil deal but Real will now demand the £30mil+ they paid for him. Although Fernando Gago and Lassana Diarra are possible targets for under £10mil. Bojan Krkic is available to anyone who can offer £22mil, although Liverpool are pondering a move for Daniel Sturridge who will cost about half that. Damien Commoli is a smart man with an eye for talent, don't be suprised to see a few curve balls in the summer!

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I think your spot on there mate. I like the idea of Gago or Diarra coming in, preferably Diarra due to his EPL experience. Also I think getting Sturridge in, which would be cheap, is a steal!

hang on a minute why are you saying that would be the cheap option? we now have the money to spend on class recriutment's & no longer have to bargain hunt. if we bargin hunt liverpool f.c. will not move forward.

lfcscott

24 Mar 2011 23:40:59
The Wickham rumours are gaining pace because we may be able to offset the 10m price tag by getting 6m for Ngog - a couple of Prem clubs interested but both currently fighting relegation so by no means certain they would follow up their interest. If we sign Wickham he could be loaned straight back to our old mate Paul Jewell for 6 months.

PieInTheSkyMan

i hope we don't get connor wickham he hasnt set the chapionship alight as he? if we are going to buy someone from a lower division they need to be an extra ordinary talent not just a player who looked good a few season's ago & done nothing since or we won't be getting in the best young talent around would we.

lfcscott

24 Mar 2011 23:34:39
For those who want us to sign Toinevin from PSV - let's not. He is currently serving a four match ban for elbowing and opponent and today he was sent off in a friendly match against RKC Waalwijk for comments he made to the referee (only the Mancy Monkey is allowed to get away with that!). He really does seem to be a disturbing influence on the field.
Mal 44 {Ed005's Note - He doesn't seem like the type of striker we need to add anyway.}

24 Mar 2011 23:34:43
Just a quick point to make regarding reina, I think his talk is very unsettling and Kenny should make his choice for him and sell him to the highest bidder excluding manure, its like Torres all over again.I'd like to see Lloris of Lyon and Westwood of Coventry signed as replacements

24 Mar 2011 22:59:06
IrishKev,

Believe me I've been p***ed most days but fly back to blighty at stupid o clock early tomorrow, hence why I'm on here rather than enjoying the krakow night life.

Don't get me wrong, I know we need another striker, but I think we could do worse for fourth choice than N'Gog who (i think still) has potential, so I'd give him another 12 months. it's so obvious we need options, it made me sick when man u sent Rooney off for a state-side holiday because he hurt his poor little ankle but we always rushed Gerrard and Torres back because we had nothing without them.

On another note my dad and godfather (not the mafia type) have some (admittedly precarious) links with FSG and rumour is reina might leave depending on the level of investment in the squad, I hope this doesn't come to pass but if it does I would ship jones out (hes never been good enough) and bring in Neuer for 1st choice and Maxwell from wrexham for reserve, I've seen him a few times and think he could be the real deal in1-2 years time. As I said, for me competition for places is key

J

24 Mar 2011 22:53:33
I hear you, and I think Suso will be a super star (just not sure in EPL and with LFC - like Pacheco). Do you disagree though that he can only really play just behind the striker/ s? If Suso had more pace, he would have been bought for 30m already.

Maybe its not really a strength/ size issue, but a mentality thing. Lucas has bulked up a bit, but still gets pushed off the ball far too often. Spearing is smaller, but he fights for the ball. Aquilani took one look and thought "This is too physical for me" or "I don't like getting kicked all game". .
Would Xavi be as great a player if he had played his whole career in England? Just a thought.

I'm sure the Ed's will agree that a lot of top players never end up in England due to the pace and physicality? (which imo makes it the best league by a mile). Actually can't bear to watch SerieA anymore, 22 Nani's on the pitch all game.

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Id agree with you on three points: Serie A is terrible to watch at times, Suso's best position would be just off the striker and wouldn't be great in center mid role. I have to disagree with you on the xavi point though, if he was brought to england in his early 20's he would still be one of the best players in the world. I do think barcas style brings out the best in him but still would fit in any team in EPL. Look at Cesc he was a simillar build to Suso and had simillar qualities when he broke into the arsenal team and now is one of the best players in the league. I would liken Suso to Iniesta where he is best in an advanced position and i think he is the kind of player we should look to build a side around in a few years. With Lucas I think he is too weak on the ball but i don't think he uses his body enough to shield the ball and isn't technically good enough to move the ball away from an opponent quick enough. I would love to see Suso come in and deputise for Meireles next year as i can only see him being played in an advanced midfield position as he isn't strong enough to play center mid either.
In regards to pacheo i think he is different to Suso, pacheo is more like suarez, a second striker, while Suso is an advanced midfielder who can control the tempo of the game and has the ability to link the whole attack, like a Nasri. Would you not agree? Ed would you agree? Also do you know if the erik lamela, the river plate player, interest is real or just more made up news to fill the gossip columns?

24 Mar 2011 22:55:27
I can understand all the worries about Pepe Reina leaving we love the man and most of think he is best in the world, but like most liverpool fans i watch read as much of the information available and to be honest alot is repeated and there is lots out there. But having watched reserve football on lfc.tv and read what ex-players and some of the so alled experts say if pepe leaves would Peter gulacsi (sorry id spelt wrong) not be worth a chance as he is held in high regard by coaches/ experts and Pepe himself and had a great time at Tranmere on loan, and also from what ive seen looks the business and could save us millions

sorry for long post, just an opiniin
YNWA

24 Mar 2011 22:40:17
Saric reminds me of Dzeko.
I doubt he'll make it in the first team. But you never know.
He was injured for ages, and for him to come back and be a regular scorer is pretty good.

Harry5:)YNWA

24 Mar 2011 22:16:29
Liverpool Plan Exciting £65m Quartet Summer Spending Spree: Dalglish and Comolli Draw Up Wish-List
is it true, ED? ?? ?? ?? ? {Ed005's Note - I'm sure Dalglish has a few players in mind.}

24 Mar 2011 22:16:30
(ed; please post in banter & ignore the polish IP, I'm on holiday)
In my view there's no need for a cb, we have a lot of talent coming through to compliment the strengths (and weaknesses) of skrtel and agger. Ayala, Wilson and Kelly are all going to be good enough.

As for a left back I think Enrique would be our best bet, he would be solid (and cheap) without being extravagant which I think is often under-rated in full backs.
As for wingers, while I keep my fingers crossed for mata (and pray every night for krasic of juve) I do think Jarvis, young, marveaux and n'zogbia would all be good additions. With the exception of marveaux they all cause EPL teams problems week in week out and can play either wing.

For a centre mid I would like to see Adam, and M'Vila join, for me gerrard is past it and while undoubtedly useful is never going to regain his 08-09 form, and we need competition for places; Adam/ meireles and Lucas/ m'vila.
As for strikers I think N, Gog should be kept for one more season, he's like Torres in that even though he's quite tall he prefers to have the ball played to his feet which (thanks to carra's hoofing) never happens. I would like to see us bring in another forward too, if as the eds suggest pachecos attitude doesn't match his talent. Hulk or benzema would be my choice (budget permitting)

Finally a personal message to mr j carragher; just because we have a big lad up front doesn't mean you have to hoof it in his direction every time, you never were xabi alonso, and even an average Sunday league team can deal with long balls when they can see them coming, no wonder we couldn't beat braga when we rarely tried to play through them.

RIP ELLIOT WILD

J
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Must be a sh** holiday J if you're posting on here.
I'd be on the p**$ all day, every day if i was you mate lol.
Agree with some of your points though.
But for me N'gog has had his chance - time for a change. He's just not quite up to it!
Championship player at best on current form!
Just doesn't do enough for me & doesn't scare defenders into errors like a Suarez or Torres used to do.
Enjoy the holiday J! !
Lucky begger lol!
Cheers,
Irish Kev.

24 Mar 2011 22:10:15
I havnt been on for a while, but where has all the humour and BANTER disappeared to lads? Cmon reds, we are famed for our humour. . . . .ps i heard rumour that Fergies been to St Petersburg to see if he can negotiate to buy Suarez in 5 years time. . . . . apparently that's where the back of the queue is !

24 Mar 2011 22:00:55
(ed; please post in banter & ignore the polish IP, I'm on holiday)
In my view there's no need for a cb, we have a lot of talent coming through to compliment the strengths (and weaknesses) of skrtel and agger. Ayala, Wilson and Kelly are all going to be good enough.

As for a left back I think Enrique would be our best bet, he would be solid (and cheap) without being extravagant which I think is often under-rated in full backs.
As for wingers, while I keep my fingers crossed for mata (and pray every night for krasic of juve) I do think Jarvis, young, marveaux and n'zogbia would all be good additions. With the exception of marveaux they all cause EPL teams problems week in week out and can play either wing.

For a centre mid I would like to see Adam, and M'Vila join, for me gerrard is past it and while undoubtedly useful is never going to regain his 08-09 form, and we need competition for places; Adam/ meireles and Lucas/ m'vila.
As for strikers I think N, Gog should be kept for one more season, he's like Torres in that even though he's quite tall he prefers to have the ball played to his feet which (thanks to carra's hoofing) never happens. I would like to see us bring in another forward too, if as the eds suggest pachecos attitude doesn't match his talent. Hulk or benzema would be my choice (budget permitting)

Finally a personal message to mr j carragher; just because we have a big lad up front doesn't mean you have to hoof it in his direction every time, you never were xabi alonso, and even an average Sunday league team can deal with long balls when they can see them coming, no wonder we couldn't beat braga when we rarely tried to play through them.

RIP ELLIOT WILD

J

24 Mar 2011 21:59:40
(ed; please post in banter & ignore the polish IP, I'm on holiday)
In my view there's no need for a cb, we have a lot of talent coming through to compliment the strengths (and weaknesses) of skrtel and agger. Ayala, Wilson and Kelly are all going to be good enough.

As for a left back I think Enrique would be our best bet, he would be solid (and cheap) without being extravagant which I think is often under-rated in full backs.
As for wingers, while I keep my fingers crossed for mata (and pray every night for krasic of juve) I do think Jarvis, young, marveaux and n'zogbia would all be good additions. With the exception of marveaux they all cause EPL teams problems week in week out and can play either wing.

For a centre mid I would like to see Adam, and M'Vila join, for me gerrard is past it and while undoubtedly useful is never going to regain his 08-09 form, and we need competition for places; Adam/ meireles and Lucas/ m'vila.
As for strikers I think N, Gog should be kept for one more season, he's like Torres in that even though he's quite tall he prefers to have the ball played to his feet which (thanks to carra's hoofing) never happens. I would like to see us bring in another forward too, if as the eds suggest pachecos attitude doesn't match his talent. Hulk or benzema would be my choice (budget permitting)

Finally a personal message to mr j carragher; just because we have a big lad up front doesn't mean you have to hoof it in his direction every time, you never were xabi alonso, and even an average Sunday league team can deal with long balls when they can see them coming, no wonder we couldn't beat braga when we rarely tried to play through them.

RIP ELLIOT WILD

J

24 Mar 2011 21:43:26
Ed is the marveux deal genuinely off?
i'd be glad if it is as we seem pretty set on young, and i would prefer a second left midfielder who can actually make a bursting run and put in a final ball, which isn't apparently marveuxs strong point {Ed005's Note - I haven't heard that it is totally off. I've just heard that Marveaux is keeping his options open at the moment.}

24 Mar 2011 21:28:34
Joey Barton to be brought in as a mentor and role model for Spearing, Carroll, and Shelvey

24 Mar 2011 21:10:46
Affelay would be a fantastic signing for us.His understanding with Suarez would be a plus for his intergration with the team.

What understandings that then? Affelay played for psv an Suarez for Ajax. Ones Dutch an ones Uruguayan.
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I think and hope what the original poster is trying to say. Is that the 2 of them speak perfect dutch. That's what Comolli said about Luis yesterady in his interview. Then again so does Kuyt.

Blair Mayne YNWA

24 Mar 2011 21:12:52
Re: Coentrao

A lot of talk of Coentrao being a shocking defender. But surely defence can be worked on and is more about organisation? He has licence to be forward all the time for Benfica (so does get caught out of position a lot), when he plays for Portugal he gets forward less and looks ok defensively to me. I think defence can be worked on, but to have a wonderfully skillful LB who can get forward, beat defenders and cross well, is invaluable. I would sign him in a flash - although I like Baines a lot and would be a third of Coentrao's price.


Look how Johnson has proved doubters wrong with the aid of Clark. He looks class again.

No1SAfan {Ed005's Note - I don't think it would be wise to spend £20m+ on a defender and spend a season or so trying to teach him how to defend. If we planned on using him as a left-winger I'd be delighted if he signed. We're better buying a left-back who can defend well and he would probably cost less than half.}

24 Mar 2011 21:13:06
24 Mar 2011 17:56:13
Affelay would be a fantastic signing for us.His understanding with Suarez would be a plus for his intergration with the team. .

What understanding does he have with Suarez? Am I missing something here?

24 Mar 2011 21:17:41
Ed i think we should pursue radamel falcao now that the benzema deal looks dead, hes scored bags of goals in the porteguese league what do you think ed cheers {Ed005's Note - I don't know much about him mate.}

24 Mar 2011 21:18:18
Not a bad game for the Ressies, I just wish we could have pulled of a late winner. John Flanagan, Jack Robinson, or Suso would be MOTM for me. Flanagan showed his composure at defense and I love the fact that he always plays simple, never making bad passes and rarely hoofing the ball. He needs to improve his crosses. Robinson was great going forward and was solid defensively, definitely one to look for in the future. He needs to improve on his passing though, he needs to play more simple when passing in the back. Suso was great, especially after switching to the middle. He worked hard, distributed the ball well and made himself available as an outlet. He needs to work on his pace a bit and his tackling ability, he could also be a bit quicker when he passes. Andre Wisdom was solid in defence, he didn't really have much to do. Mendy struggled with his distribution. Roberts played well in the second half, he won a lot of tackles. Ince hogged the ball put played well otherwise, he needs to learn how to finish. Saric played poor, he along with Mendy, Thomas and Irwin will leave in the summer. Silva gave us a spark when he came on but also could work on finishing. Was really gutted that Coady didn't start, now he can't play for 3 weeks cause of the red card. Would like to see the starting XI look like this:

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Saric, Chamberlain, Sokolik, Cooper, Irwin

24 Mar 2011 21:00:30
ED are we interested in affelay , do you think barcelona would sell cheers ed {Ed005's Note - He wants to play more which will be extremly difficult when he's competing with so many talented players. Messi will be in the team regardless of who else is there so he's effectivly competing with Villa, Pedro and Jeffren for a spot in the front three, and with Xavi and Iniesta for a place in the midfield. It is Barcelona's intention to sign a central-midfielder in the Summer - Fabregas being the first option but if not then Borja Valero. It will be hard for Afellay to get solid minutes under his belt let alone cement a place in the first-team. Plus, Pep Guardiola doesn't seem to be too worried about having a thin squad, as he likes to play a similar starting XI for most of the season. If Afellay wants to become a regular in a team then his best option is to leave Barcelona. We need creativity in our midfield and I think he'd be a good signing. Whether Barcelona let him go or not is unknown.}

24 Mar 2011 21:01:44
The idea that some players arent strong enough to play is long gone, if you have the desire and technique they can deal with any league, look at small players like xavi, inesta and cesc when is the last time you saw them lose the ball because they werent strong enough? I have no doubt he will be good enough for the first team in the future along with some of the other talents coming through the system.
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I hear you, and I think Suso will be a super star (just not sure in EPL and with LFC - like Pacheco). Do you disagree though that he can only really play just behind the striker/ s? If Suso had more pace, he would have been bought for 30m already.

Maybe its not really a strength/ size issue, but a mentality thing. Lucas has bulked up a bit, but still gets pushed off the ball far too often. Spearing is smaller, but he fights for the ball. Aquilani took one look and thought "This is too physical for me" or "I don't like getting kicked all game". .
Would Xavi be as great a player if he had played his whole career in England? Just a thought.

I'm sure the Ed's will agree that a lot of top players never end up in England due to the pace and physicality? (which imo makes it the best league by a mile). Actually can't bear to watch SerieA anymore, 22 Nani's on the pitch all game.

24 Mar 2011 21:04:30
Ed
What do u reckon with all these Adam Johnson posts? Good player, don't get me wrong. But no way can I see City selling and esp loaning to us.
KB {Ed005's Note - He is a good player but City won't sell to us.}

24 Mar 2011 21:05:13
Thanks for your response earlier if you have the time would you please expand on your personal possible targets, ie: other positions such as goalkeeper (if pepe decides to leave hope not) defenders, wingers, defensive midfielders, (I appreciate you are busy but if you get the time i would be greatfull.) {Ed005's Note - If Reina leaves, I would personally choose De Gea to replace him. I think he's an outstanding goalkeeper. I think we need a left-back but I don't know many left-backs out there. I would love Aly Cissokho but unrealistic. Yann M'Vila would be my choice for defensive midfielder - he's a brilliant player.}

24 Mar 2011 20:47:16
No1SAfan {Ed005's Note - Kenny will use a variety of formations next season. The 3-5-2 formation is a good formation. I feel that it allows us to have width in the form of the wing-backs, let us play with two up front and let us play with 3 CM's as sometimes using only two you can get dominated in the midfield.}

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I dunno Ed. I really think Kenny is only doing it as we have no wingers. He will buy wingers and I think this will change.

I also feel 3-5-2 is essentially defensive and more an actual 5-3-2 (Johnson gets forward less than usual when we play it - if the team we playing has wide men, he is back defending all game). It also makes us too narrow and midfielders have no time and space. A player like Meireles will not cope in that system. 4-4-2 with a strong player like M'Vila and one of Meireles/ Gerrard/ Adam or 4-2-3-1 with Gerrard and M'Vila with Meireles/ Suarez behind Carroll. Well that's my opinion.

Lata
No1SAfan {Ed005's Note - It has worked well any time we played it, notably at Stamford Bridge. We were too narrow anyway, but it gave Johnson and Kelly the freedom to get forward and try to provide width without leaving us short at the back. I like the formation and think it works well. But it is important that we can play different formations as we don't want to be caught out in games.}

24 Mar 2011 20:49:26
Affelay would be a fantastic signing for us.His understanding with Suarez would be a plus for his intergration with the team.

What understandings that then? Affelay played for psv an Suarez for Ajax. Ones Dutch an ones Uruguayan.

24 Mar 2011 20:36:04
SUSO IS SO SKILLFULL! WHAT A PLAYER , HONESTLY WHAT A GEM WE HAVE WITH HIM , FIRST TEAM MATERIAL FOR ME {Ed005's Note - I've heard that for all of his ability, he doesn't seem to be progressing as much as other young players.}

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Where will he play? Not quick enough for a wideman, not physical enough for CM. Not an out an out CF. So i guess he could play in the whole behind Carroll - where Suarez is tailor-made for. Pacheco is the same. Bruna too. We have a lot of players that will never physically cut it in EPL (except for Sterling who I hope puts on a bit of meat in the next few years)

Strange, I know I will get criticised, but I really have not got all the hype around Kelly. He has been good but not as wonderful as I have been hearing. he has pace and puts 110%, but he is essentially a CD (I would be playing him there already with Agger).

No1SAfan

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How can you say these players will never be physically big enough for the EPL, Suso is only 16 so will no doubt improve on his strenght and im sure he already has a strenght and conditioning program. He has showed, in most games i have seen him play, a quality that not alot of players seem to pocess which is being able to get his body between the ball and his opponent and rarely loses the ball as a result. The idea that some players arent strong enough to play is long gone, if you have the desire and technique they can deal with any league, look at small players like xavi, inesta and cesc when is the last time you saw them lose the ball because they werent strong enough? I have no doubt he will be good enough for the first team in the future along with some of the other talents coming through the system. Ed one question about your point that he isn't meant to be progressing as much as the others, why is he always playing reserve team football while the rest of the majority of the u18 squad doesnt, even though he is the same age as coady, morgan, sterling etc? Surely if he wasnt progressing he wouldn't be playing at a higher level than the rest in his age bracket?

24 Mar 2011 20:40:18
Affelay - Barca look to cash in , Good signing if we can get)

Adam looks certain to join

Coentrao ( I would like him to come to LFC)

Arda Turan - great talent but don't think we have shown enough interest

Gervinho


Sanchez- looks unlikely

What do you think ed? {Ed005's Note - All good players, although Coentrao isn't a left-back as his defending is shocking. He's a winger.}

24 Mar 2011 20:29:25
65 Mins. .

Nikola Saric - Lovely turn and finish!

Pool 2 Everton 2

Enjoying this game, I think a number of these players could be integrated into the first team.

Matt S - YNWA

24 Mar 2011 20:20:49
Ed are we not interested in hazard or does he just not want to come {Ed005's Note - We watched Lille and many guessed it was him, but Gervinho was also being watched. I think there was an interest but he doesn't want to come.}

24 Mar 2011 20:28:00
24 Mar 2011 20:06:18
Houllier & Rafa changed the identity of our great club. We saw an influx of foreign players not good enough, buying of has-beens, terrible team selections and baffling tactics, good english players chased away and negative defensive football became our philosophy. I hope Rafa stays far away from Anfield.

No1SAfan {Ed005's Note - You been speaking to Jason McAteer and David Fairclough? Or did you watch LFC.TV today? ;)}

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Here in Sunny SA every LFC game is televised live, but LFCTV is always televised delayed a couple of times a week and very late at night. Not a big fan of it - just like the academy review bit. Not a big fan of fairclough, he is too nice and always sugar coating. I do get over for business twice a year and always take in a game.

Honestly, I never liked Houllier or Rafa. I grew up loving LFC in the 80's for their style of play. Under these too it changed so much and we bought so many rubbish players with no heart for the cause. But I will always support and live in hope Kenny will bring it back. Goals, skill and excitement should always be high on the agenda. This is what made LFC the biggest supported club in SA.

24 Mar 2011 20:23:49
There's been a lot of talk about how Carroll isn't worth 35 million pounds lately and I'm not going to argue that, I just want people to try to understand what Kenny and FSG were thinking. At 22 years of age, Carroll is still a developing player, and considering that he has 11 goals and 7 assists in his first year in the Prem speaks volumes about his ability. He may seem like a one dimensional player at first sight but he does have a decent touch that will only get better with the pass and move football that we are playing. It just takes time for the players to get used to his style of play because its not very common these days to a centre forward like him, but once they do they will realize that hoofing the ball up to him every time isn't always the answer. In addition to that, with Torres we had an inconsistent and unhappy striker but with Suarez and Carroll we have a very difficult duo to play against who work hard and want to play. When it comes down to it, if you had to choose between Carroll and Suarez and Torres and Babel who would you choose? I'd take Carroll/ Suarez any day.

24 Mar 2011 20:20:54
Team for next season?

reina

kelly agger cahill baines

gago

young gerrard meireles dzudzack

suarez

24 Mar 2011 20:22:16
Suso just scored a great goal

redross

24 Mar 2011 20:22:40
Lovely goal from Suso -

Liverpool (Res) 1 Everton (Res) 2 - 58 Mins

Toni Sulva nearly just equalised. .

Come on lads!

Matt S - YNWA

24 Mar 2011 20:12:22
Sorry ed i couldnt disagree anymore if i tried , hes playing well tonight and always plays well when i watch him , and as im typing this he has done another peice of magic , im sorry but suso is class and will make it , he is so skillfull and attack minded , something we have really lacked in the first team this season. {Ed005's Note - If you care to read back you would see that never once doubted his quality, I just heard from one or two people that other players seem to be progressing more than Suso.}

Suso still has a long way to go to be a top player. He has the technical skill, but you could use more pace if we were to play him out wide. Personally, I'd try to breed him in central attacking role in a 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 because he has the strength to fend of opposing midfielders and the vision to provide service to the attacking players. Right now, he is still raw talent, and he has a long, long way to go before he should even be considered for a spot in the first team. I'm not saying that he won't make it, but don't expect him to be like Fabregas and play first team football at 18.

24 Mar 2011 20:15:14
Much as i love kenny and he is a great man manager, i do love rafa and please don't shoot me down or the such fellas but i would like to see rafa back as manager cos he really loved the club and i think if he was given a good budget and more faith from the club he could do better, as he wants to come back as well. i would love to see kenny in a "director of football" sort of role, but getting to see the players a lot etc.

what do you think ed? and did you see his interview with sky?

cheers

maka {Ed001's Note - no thanks, Rafa is far too fond of playing politics.}

24 Mar 2011 20:09:27
It's pretty simple. Carroll isn't much more than a target man.

He will be beneficial though, against the more physical teams.

Matthew. . {Ed005's Note - I don't think the club spent so much money on Carroll to stick him on the bench.}
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Yes Carroll is a target man but he's one of the best out there. Him and Luis will compliment each other perfectly. But Caroll will also bring midfielders into play i.e Gerrard, Mireless etc. And when we get wingers in the summer to provide width and crosses for him, he will get over 20 goals a season imo.

The Ed's right, why spend 35 mill then put him on the bench? We've needed another target man since Crouchy left.

Blair Mayne YNWA

24 Mar 2011 20:06:18
Houllier & Rafa changed the identity of our great club. We saw an influx of foreign players not good enough, buying of has-beens, terrible team selections and baffling tactics, good english players chased away and negative defensive football became our philosophy. I hope Rafa stays far away from Anfield.

No1SAfan {Ed005's Note - You been speaking to Jason McAteer and David Fairclough? Or did you watch LFC.TV today? ;)}

24 Mar 2011 19:57:51
The best young and upcoming goalkeeper around is ukrainian with the surname Koval (reserve keeper for Dinamo Kiev). Any chance we are looking at him.? with all this talk about Reina leaving. .
RHI

24 Mar 2011 19:58:46
24 Mar 2011 16:08:29
Dont be suprised to see this team come August.

Reina
Kelly CB Agger LB
Meireles CM Gerrard LW
Suarez ST

Subs: Gulacsi, Carra, Johnson, Carroll, CM, Kuyt, RW


so you put 7 places as blank a cm as right midfielder and are 35 million forward on the bench

24 Mar 2011 19:35:48
If Reina goes it's not for a last chance attempt at anything like some are stating. He's 29 in the summer. . still got 10 years left if injury free.

If he goes, I have no idea other than he has it in his Liverpool can't compete for honors - he could stay if he sees some serious investment. If he wants to be Spain's number 1 he'll need to move to Spain so Utd. no good to him.

24 Mar 2011 19:39:26
Sorry ed i couldnt disagree anymore if i tried , hes playing well tonight and always plays well when i watch him , and as im typing this he has done another peice of magic , im sorry but suso is class and will make it , he is so skillfull and attack minded , something we have really lacked in the first team this season. {Ed005's Note - If you care to read back you would see that never once doubted his quality, I just heard from one or two people that other players seem to be progressing more than Suso.}

24 Mar 2011 19:47:41
Ed's: Any thoughts on the formation Kenny will set us up in next year? With Carroll I would love a 4-4-2 with two genuine quality wide players, one hard working CM (M'Vila) and one skillful CM (Adam/ Gerrard/ Meireles). I personally do not like the 3-5-2 which with Lucas is actually 4 CD's. I actually think playing with Lucas sitting so deep (right in front of back 4) is creating our problems in not getting the ball out properly and allowing teams to push onto us. If we are playing attacking free flowing football, our defence won't be under pressure all game.

I don't ever remember it being our way to play with an extra CD (DM) all game. The 2 x CM players must do the box to box imo (one more defensive and one more attacking) We need width and to spread the play - making space for Gerrard or Meireles).

No1SAfan {Ed005's Note - Kenny will use a variety of formations next season. The 3-5-2 formation is a good formation. I feel that it allows us to have width in the form of the wing-backs, let us play with two up front and let us play with 3 CM's as sometimes using only two you can get dominated in the midfield.}

24 Mar 2011 19:48:23
To the joker who was portraying rafa's team as sub standard. I think you are not exactly being objective. Whilst I feel he made some poor signings I would point out the likes of veron or taibi at manure, shevchenko at Chelski or Capello as England manager. . everyone gets it wrong once in a while!

but you got me thinking, here is eleven of players I wish we had never signed.

Jones

josemi pellegrino babb traore

nunez ferri cheyrou gonzalez

dundee cisse


I am tempted to out torre cuz he broke my heart. Eds/ anyone, can you make a worse eleven??

Carrickfergus Red {Ed005's Note - I would include Itandje and Degen.}

24 Mar 2011 19:51:39
Any ideas on live streams for the mini derby? struggling ere

TomKop7

24 Mar 2011 19:52:31
The only candidate better equiped and more in tune with LFC and its traditions than King Kenny is the one and only RAFA BENITEZ.

Now Rafa has thrown his hat in the ring I think Kenny will do the right thing and step aside taking a ceremonial role and leave it to Rafa to deliver number 19.

When I heard he wants back I couldnt stop smiling. DONT STALL ON THIS FENWAY!

IN RAFA WE TRUST

24 Mar 2011 19:52:43
24 Mar 2011 19:30:50
SUSO IS SO SKILLFULL! WHAT A PLAYER , HONESTLY WHAT A GEM WE HAVE WITH HIM , FIRST TEAM MATERIAL FOR ME {Ed005's Note - I've heard that for all of his ability, he doesn't seem to be progressing as much as other young players.}

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Where will he play? Not quick enough for a wideman, not physical enough for CM. Not an out an out CF. So i guess he could play in the whole behind Carroll - where Suarez is tailor-made for. Pacheco is the same. Bruna too. We have a lot of players that will never physically cut it in EPL (except for Sterling who I hope puts on a bit of meat in the next few years)

Strange, I know I will get criticised, but I really have not got all the hype around Kelly. He has been good but not as wonderful as I have been hearing. he has pace and puts 110%, but he is essentially a CD (I would be playing him there already with Agger).

No1SAfan

24 Mar 2011 19:53:36
I might be wrong but didn't rafa always state that he wanted total control over the club which was the reason for rick parry leaving? (also similar issues in milan) so why would the owners choose to bring someone in that would struggle to work with a director of football and why would rafa want to come back when he knows comolli would have such a large influence over matters? in my opion i think it would be a mistake to bring rafa back. don't get me wrong we had some good moments but just sometimes he would let problems off the pitch cloud his judgement on the pitch which was the job he was paid to do at the end of the day
bigjordz

24 Mar 2011 19:31:56
On ESPN Press Pass they're saying Kenny will no doubt get the manager's job next season . They're also saying Carroll and Suarez will be better than Keegan and Toshack. They also stated if we can't get Champions League this season we should make about 6 good signings in the summer and push for the LEAGUE TITLE next season! ! Another thing was that we have a team of players that want to play for us for the passion not the money . To me this shows we are moving in the right direction and if players aren't proud to wear the jersey, don't let them! What are your thoughts on that Ed ? {Ed005's Note - In Dalglish we have a manager who earns the respect of the players and who the players want to play for. I have no doubt that if he was here since August we'd be genuine contenders for 4th place or higher. If we can get quality in during the Summer then I'm confident we can challenge for a CL spot next season. You wouldn't expect a title challenge, but when Suarez and Carroll get going, with quality additions you never know. But we have to invest in the squad.}

24 Mar 2011 19:33:33
24 Mar 2011 17:39:04
Rafa has said he wants the job so just to remind you of his great team

Josemi - Pellegrino-nunez-Dossena
Pennant-Aquilani- Babbel
Vorrronin-morrientes- keane
-Mc
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How about. .
. . . . . . . . . Reina. . . . . . .
Finnan. . Skrtel. .Agger. . Arbeloa. .
Garcia. . Mascherano. .Alonso. . Riera. .
. . . . . Aquilani. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . .Torres. . . . . . . . .

Not saying that Rafa should get the job, as i don't want him back. But don't be jumping on the band wagon, that all of Rafa's buys were bad!

24 Mar 2011 19:30:50
SUSO IS SO SKILLFULL! WHAT A PLAYER , HONESTLY WHAT A GEM WE HAVE WITH HIM , FIRST TEAM MATERIAL FOR ME {Ed005's Note - I've heard that for all of his ability, he doesn't seem to be progressing as much as other young players.}

24 Mar 2011 19:22:41
Rafa has said he wants the job so just to remind you of his great team

Josemi - Pellegrino-nunez-Dossena
Pennant-Aquilani- Babbel
Vorrronin-morrientes- keane

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or maybe.

reina
arbeloa-skrtel-agger-johnson
kuyt-masherano-alonso-riera
torres-crouch

grow up you idiot. any manager can be made to look bad if you focus on just the negatives. did with us in 1 season what arsene wenger has never achieved with arsenal. i personally don't think he should come back but will always be greatful for what he did. not just for the team but what he and his wife did for the city also

redross {Ed005's Note - Might I add to the original poster that Nunez wasn't a central defender.}

24 Mar 2011 19:24:39
Does anyone remember Tony Yeboah (leeds striker 90's) now he could kick a ball. The rocket man. Never seen a player hit a ball so hard.

i remember him well i was at elland rd when they won. 1-0 and yeboah scored a volley that flew past james hit the underside of the bar and bounced in - from the other end ofthe ground it looked brilliant - hated losing but what an absolute belter to lose to. and leeds were quite good then
you are right tho he could strike a ball he scored an absolute screamer at wimbledon as well i recall he took it on his thigh stepped forward and lashed it into the top corner

bigg2966

24 Mar 2011 19:19:13
This is theturdz speaking
further to my post last year about joey barton coming i now have it on good authourity that he will arrive in the summer the reason he never came in the transfer window was that newcastle were only prepared to lose andy carroll and any further transfers out would have severely weakend their squad so now he will arrive this summer as the midfield enforcer we need as we can't keep relying on gerrard
from theturdz back to shower this site with the real rumours remeber the name remeber theturdz

24 Mar 2011 19:14:49
24 Mar 2011 17:56:13
Affelay would be a fantastic signing for us.His understanding with Suarez would be a plus for his intergration with the team.He is quick and as a eye for goal.Him, Gago and a quality left back, would be my choices. add Adam and a back up striker and we would have a squad that should challenge for honours next season. Ayala, Kelly, Wilson and Flanagan, are capable of making the next step and challenge the old guard Carra and Greek for a starting place.

Umm. . Pretty sure that a dutch former PSV player would have minimal understanding with uraguayan former AJAX player? :S admit that hes a good player tho.
Willster x

24 Mar 2011 19:12:29
I DONT THINK THIS WOULD HAPPEN BUT;
SELL;
REINA 20M OR HART SWAP
JOHNSON 14M
SOTO 3M
SKERTL 9M
POULSEN 2M
COLE 4M
MAXI 5M
JOVANOVIC 6M
JONES 2M
KONCHESKY 2M
NGOG 5M
AURELIO 4M
AQUILANI 14M
TOTAL; 76M
PLUS 50M FROM OWNERS
TOTAL BUDGET 130M OR 110M

BUY
ADAM 8M
YOUNG 15M
DANN/ CAHILL 9.5M/ 20M
JOHNSON 18M
HART 20M OR REINA SWAP?
AFELLAY 5M
BAINES/ ENRIQUE 12M/ 8M
TOTAL; 67.5M(SWAP, BAINES AND DANN) OR 96M (NO SWAP ENRIQUE AND CAHILL)

POSSIBLE TEAM NEXT SEASON
GK; J.HART
RB; M.KELLY
CB; D.AGGER
CB; S.DANN/ G.CAHILL
LB; L.BAINES/ J.ENRIQUE
RM; A.JOHNSON
CM; S.GERRARD
CM; R.MEIRELES
LM; A.YOUNG
ST; L.SUAREZ
ST; A.CARROLL

SUBS;
P.GULACSI
J.CARRAGHER/ D.AYALA
D.WILSON
LUCAS
C.ADAM
I.AFELLAY
D.KUYT

24 Mar 2011 19:06:30
Ed, two points, firstly I do think we have a chance with hazard as many people on twitter who were right with carrol and suarez say we are very interested and also if he does leave he doesn't have many option, arsenal never pay that sought of money and he won't start for real madrid. Also the poster the unknown*** is just copying the points made by Tommo the itk on RAWk the forum. Please reply

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I only copied that list from Tommo86 with 18 names, in which Ed002 said its a wishlist. . the rest is my own info. Believe who you want but he has no mention of Benzema and he thinks Reina will leave, I dont.

The Unknown**

24 Mar 2011 19:04:32
Just like to say people labeling Carroll as simply a target man is a blatant disrespect to the ability the lad has with his feet . . The chef kd7 YNWA JFT96

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Does no one remember the goal he scored against us.

LAVERS

24 Mar 2011 18:54:43
Hey guys,
Quick question for anyone, editors included. Having been a poster on this site for a while now & having noticed some crazy fantasy future line ups lol, i assume a lot of you play FM 2011?!?!
So can anyone tell me why when ya send a good prospect out on loan does his value always seem to drop? Its doin my nut in! Surely it should climb as he is playing matches?!
Other than that situation i am the perfect manager lol!
I blame Comolli for it myself lol!
Cheers in advance & in hope,
Irish Kev.

24 Mar 2011 18:51:59
Just like to say people labeling Carroll as simply a target man is a blatant disrespect to the ability the lad has with his feet . . The chef kd7 YNWA JFT96

24 Mar 2011 18:43:30
I honestly think next is time to move Kelly to CB and shift GJ back to his preferred side. This would mean we only have to invest in a LB (say 10mil), we can then concentrate on attacking flair which is a more pressing matter to support the two front men. Steve Clarke has galvanised our defence in the short time he has been here and with a new LB, a back 4 including GJ MK DA and maybe Enrique it would be more than adequate for a CL spot. If a CB was bought I would like to see Scott Dann ( local, passionate and gives it his all, to me he would become a technically enhanced JC, and wouldn't cost half as much as Cahill).
KTG

YNWA

24 Mar 2011 18:36:00
Why is it I see so many people putting carroll on the bench when they try to predict a team for next year?

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It's pretty simple. Carroll isn't much more than a target man.

He will be beneficial though, against the more physical teams.

Matthew. . {Ed005's Note - I don't think the club spent so much money on Carroll to stick him on the bench.}

24 Mar 2011 18:21:45
To the guy who's dad his great mates with Carra, could he ask him why does he now play as if he his apart of Evertons dogs of war or Bassatts wimbledon and would he please stop Hoofing the ball or retire with dignity.

24 Mar 2011 18:33:01
Why is everyone dying to see martin kelly centre back? i know it's his natural position and im sure he'd be great there, but it seems a waste of a lot of his quality attributes

24 Mar 2011 18:13:31
Do u mean managerial changes this summer in respect to Liverpool or Chelsea or both? . . . The chef kd7 YNWA JFT96 {Ed005's Note - I think he probably meant Chelsea. It looks as if Ancelotti will be leaving.}

24 Mar 2011 18:06:56
Hope the brad jones deal becomes permanent, i think we should use one of the young lads as second choice keeper next season, hansen or gulacsi. also, i won't post lies on here so in future if i post info, please give it a chance.

jay b

24 Mar 2011 18:03:30
Ed:002 I posted b4 about ur opinion on goin backwards but another ed answered as u wernt around anyway the question was do u not approve the king comin back an as ur a Chelsea fan would u not take Jose back? . . . The chef kd7 YNWA JFT96

{Ed002's Note - Odd, my answer does seem to have disappeared. I don't disagree that Dalglish was the right person to put in place in the short-term, but to move forward in the longer term I think another solution to either him of Benitez would be better for the club. And I have the same feelings with respect to Mourinho at Chelsea. There are other options that were being considereed and a long term plan was being put in place - although that relied upon Mourinho coming back for two years from 2012 (to settle the unfinished business) before moving on to be replaced by someone else. Whilst he is a real character, it is not for me the way forward. But there remains a good chance that we will see some managerial changes this summer.}

24 Mar 2011 18:01:51
I was just about to say that if the Unknown is not Tommo off RAWk, he is just literally copying and pasting Tommo's posts from there.

Anyway, I have heard that Young is a done deal, and the stuff about him wanting to stay at Villa to score their 1000th goal is just a PR exercise.

Also, the Leighton Baines rumour is gathering pace big time!

{Ed002's Note - Yep, it seems Unknown has been well and truly busted.}

24 Mar 2011 17:51:25
My dads big mates with carra and he said that kk has told the squad that fabio contrao, charlie adam, sylvaix, ashley young, bojan krkic loan and adam johnson loan are almost complete

24 Mar 2011 17:43:21
Really sad news about young Elliot Wild. Best wishes to the family. YNWA

24 Mar 2011 17:38:09
Dear ed not sure which ed it was but i read that your not keen on benitez coming back because your not keen on the idea of going backwards? so then why has kenny been so good for us i seem to remember him being our manager before?

{Ed002's Note - I did not say that Dalglish had not been good for the club - in fact I said the opposite.}

24 Mar 2011 17:39:04
Rafa has said he wants the job so just to remind you of his great team

Josemi - Pellegrino-nunez-Dossena
Pennant-Aquilani- Babbel
Vorrronin-morrientes- keane
-Mc

24 Mar 2011 17:20:26
Hey unknown ar u commoli's son that u are saying this if this is true prove it. . .
Abhishek

24 Mar 2011 17:21:53
Ed is it true about us setting aside 50m for jarvis, young, cahill and adam {Ed002's Note - Setting it aside from where?}

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I would probably cry if that happened.

Stu

24 Mar 2011 17:07:36
@

Just my opinion but I think we could lose Johnson and Reina in the summer. Reina will be looking for a change and a last chance of glory and Johnson will not want to play second fiddle to Kelly again.
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Sure your not a Spud, sounds like your missing the direction of travel LFC are heading, last chance - next chance more likely. Suarez, Carroll and the new signings next year WILL be FORMIDABLE mark my words.

Strengthening needed yes, but we know where have the needs; the funds to back up deals and the management team to invigorate spirit.

IF Pepe leaves, he might well regret it for a long time!

Bel: yes
Unbel: no

Suffolkn'Red

24 Mar 2011 17:10:26
{Ed002's Note - Sure we can ban you if that is what you would like. Taunting the Editors like that is a neat way to get banned actually.}

Look mate, Im sorry, yeah but you don't know if im making wishlists etc because the window hasnt opened nor has it closed. So could you please wait before accusing me thanks. (not meant to be funny with you or anything, as it may sound)

{Ed002's Note - I was asked my opinion and I gave it. Clearly your wish list includes players who are simply not on the cards. As far as I am concerned it is pretty much all BS such as your list of 18 "targets" which is simply a list of players who have been randomly linked with Liverpool including Sanchez and Hazard and the like. I really don't need you to tell me that you don't believe anything I say. I strongly recommend that you skip over anything I say.}

24 Mar 2011 16:57:37
To The Unknown**
I would love to believe everything you say but i can't because you haven't named a source! So if you have a source please tell us but if you don't tell me if your going by rumours! Cheers !
Adam :) YNWA

24 Mar 2011 16:58:03
24 Mar 2011 16:33:47Ed do you personally believe the stuff The Unknown** is saying? i hope he is right with some of the stuff he is saying !Cheers Ed! {Ed002's Note - No. It is a mix of rumours collected from elsewhere and wish list stuff.}

I don't believe anything you say either so tbh you can say what you want because the fact of the matter is my info will come out on top. Just because you don't like the fact Liverpool are on the up. Now I will probably get banned.

{Ed002's Note - Sure we can ban you if that is what you would like. Taunting the Editors like that is a neat way to get banned actually.}

24 Mar 2011 16:55:09
Why is it I see so many people putting carroll on the bench when they try to predict a team for next year?

24 Mar 2011 16:41:29
I wonder if we went for hazard and lukaku would 1 help us get the other

{Ed002's Note - No. Hazard has just signed a new deal with Lille and will not be moving to Liverpool. He has other options which he has clearly stated a preference for. Lukaku may well be available - but at a cost which will make most clubs walk away. Manchester City certainly still retain an interest in the player and unsubstantiated reports suggest Spurs are interested. Chelsea's previous interest has waned.}

24 Mar 2011 15:16:21
Ed I know it's ur opinion but as ur not a fan of goin backwards would u not approve the king coming back and as ur a Chelsea fan would u not take Jose back? . . . The chef kd7 YNWA JFT96

{Ed002's Note - I would rather Mourinho did not return to Chelsea. I thought that Dalglish was a good short-term solution for Liverpool but think a fresh start would be better in the longer term.}

24 Mar 2011 16:31:25
"I have been a Liverpool fan for as long as I can remember and it would be a dream to play there'
This is what sergio aguero said back in 2008.

Any chance at all him signing this summer ed?
plz respond

figired

{Ed002's Note - The fundamental issue surrounds his wages which would equate to a little over £200k per week. I think it is unlikely that he will sign.}

24 Mar 2011 16:33:47
Ed do you personally believe the stuff The Unknown** is saying? i hope he is right with some of the stuff he is saying !
Cheers Ed ! {Ed002's Note - No. It is a mix of rumours collected from elsewhere and wish list stuff.}

24 Mar 2011 16:37:02
Ed how much do u think we will spend in the summer {Ed002's Note - There is no way of knowing - there will not be a set budget per se. Much will also depend on how the club has managed financially this year. The obvious savings have been the interest payments on the loans. One off costs include pay offs to coaching staff and additional legal fees. Costs not to forget are the money outstanding on Aquilani and payments that will fall due on Cole and Jovanovic leaving (if they do leave). I have no doubts that the owners will provide some additional monies as well, but the club really needs to be self-financing.}

24 Mar 2011 16:38:35
GK - jerzy Dudek
LB - Riise
CB - Carragher
CB - Neil Ruddock
RB - Gerrard (Captain)
CM - Xabi Alonso
CM - jamie redknapp
AMC -Gary McAllister
RWing- Steve McManaman
CF - Michael Owen
CF - Robbie Fowler
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Sorry but you have to have Sami, Didi and Pepe even though Jerzy was ace. Ruddock and Rednapp don't make legend status for me. Sami was a rock and Didi was the difference that won us number 5.
Newtydreads.

24 Mar 2011 16:24:51
Just my opinion but I think we could lose Johnson and Reina in the summer. Reina will be looking for a change and a last chance of glory and Johnson will not want to play second fiddle to Kelly again.
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I hope not mate Johnson has shown a great attitude towards his change of position and he can play at both left and right full back and possibly further forward if needed and also he is English , I hope we can do what is ever possible to keep hold of him.

L1

24 Mar 2011 16:26:16
Carroll suarez Ngog or berba Hernandez Rooney.

24 Mar 2011 16:27:40
Best ever team.

reina
r.jones
hansen
lawro
a.kennedy
barnes
souness
gerrard
mcdermott
fowler
dalglish

24 Mar 2011 15:55:18
RE:Best liverpool team of the past

I think the best team has to be respective of your memories of those players and where you was when you saw the important games ect. So its always different for every fan. I personally like most of the players from the 90's. I thought that was the most exciting time in premiership.
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I agree with you there mate i grew up watching the Pool around the late nineties so didn't get to see or understand much of the 90's football but from 00 - present that's what im basing my best Liverpool team on. Isn't it crazy that we have not had brilliant wingers since McManaman or Barnes, players have come in like Babel, Nunez, Pennant, Smicer, Maxi and so on but none of them have been able to live up to their potential. Its the one thing that we have been missing throughout the years

Barry B

24 Mar 2011 15:51:27
Id take Scott Dann over Gary Cahill, they both do the same job and i think Scott Dann has had more of a successful season in my opinion up untill his injury and also hes a cheaper option, Liverpool Born and a Liverpoo Fan

Carter

24 Mar 2011 15:51:38
I feel that Jarvis is defo if Wolves go down -Mc

24 Mar 2011 15:46:38
Ed:002 y didn't u post or answer my question about u not a fan of going back as I ask do u not approve of the king comin back an as ur a Chelsea fan would u not have Jose back . . . The chef kd7 YNWA JFT96 {Ed001's Note - I have left it because Ed002 is not currently about, when he is here I am sure he will give his reply for you though. I didn't think you would want to hear what I thought!}

24 Mar 2011 15:40:34
24 Mar 2011 13:39:31
Ed would you like us to bring Benitez back? also would you be happy if we signed De Gea? Cheers ED! {Ed002's Note - I am not a fan of going backwards particularly and I don't expect benitez to return. De Gea would be a good buy if it came to it.}


Going backwards? Unless his name happens to be King Kenny

Curled1

24 Mar 2011 15:44:10
Re mourinho and " footballs worst keith secret"

Ed has explained that he knows why we won't get him. He has said he can't tell us why. I really rate this site . I don't have sources at the club but do in glasgow. Aside from wish lists and speculation people like eds n Macca are obviously givin good info from trusted sources they don't want to betray. Why risk losing good sources to talk about things that won't happen.

I expect that Jose is in line for manure job and can't come because it would jeopardise his chances of takin that Job in future. Jose is a top coach undeniably, but he won't come to us and I expect he wouldn't want to. We have a trusted and loved manager in kk who is progressing and shown ambition at a club he lives and breaths. Let's all give kk our support. And not waste time on pointless speculation.

I personally don't want someone who feels they r bigger than our club. And let's not forget that Jose has managed three of the biggest bank rolled clubs in world football. We don't have the cash for him to play championship manager and buy a squad overnight.

Great site eds. The king lives. Long live king kenny

Carrickfergus Red

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WE DO HAVE THE CASH! BUT WE DONT NEED JOSE WE HAVE THE KING AS YOU SAID

24 Mar 2011 15:09:29
Ed just thinking bout the english player rule. L.baines would be my top buy for a left back. What you think for the other positions. Will it matter if they are english or
Not or will it be on talent alone ?. Cheers ed.
L.baines
A.young
C.Adam
K.Benzema
Who else sounds realistic? :) {Ed001's Note - there will be a need to buy a few home grown players or spaces will have to be left in the squad again. But the main factor will be the player's ability.}

24 Mar 2011 15:33:24
Reina

babbel hyypia henchoz carragher

litmanen gerrard hamann ziege

fowler torres

subs

owen
mascherano
gary mac
luis garcia
agger
riise
crouch

24 Mar 2011 14:51:28
I'm very intrigued as to how the editors, especially ed 2 can be on this site all day updating it whilst having the most knowledge of any being on the planet of every transfer rumour going round, I take it the ed 1, 2 etc or the same eds updating the Manc rumours etc?

Like, how? Do yous get paid for doing this, how many eds are there, are the eds 3, 4, 6 dedicated to other clubs rumours as you don't ever see them (or i never have) posting on here,

With regards to people trying to get ed 1 to spill his sources on Mourinho and 'whos macca', would we be right in speculating that you guys are journo's or work within football? Or are yous a collective bunch of lads who trawl the web for rumours etc?

Please reply to this cos me and mate are slightly fascinated by it {Ed001's Note - regarding Ed002, all I can say are his sources are impeccable and of the highest quality, I would kill to have access to some of the people he knows. Especially the kind of access he has! As for myself, I don't trawl the web for rumours, my work and this sites is all I have time for. I am just lucky to have family and friends that are involved in football and who are happy to discuss things with me and share what knowledge they possess. It isn't always right, unfortunately those I know are mostly on the playing side rather than involved in the management and day to day running of clubs. The situation changes so quick that players are not really the best sources of info, sometimes even when it involves their own moves.}

24 Mar 2011 14:06:09
Ed. . .I had a long post with reasons y jose would not join Liverpool with three reasons. . .that post was not posted in banter page. . may i know y. . . {Ed001's Note - I replied to it, I might have posted in on the editors page as it was directed at me.}

24 Mar 2011 14:08:31
I have a question for the Eds or actually anyone.

how could is Adam Morgan and will he be good enough to take the step up? {Ed001's Note - he is a very good striker, he certainly has the potential to make the step up, but it is not a definite that he will.}

24 Mar 2011 14:24:09
24 Mar 2011 12:54:23
Kenny to sell in the summer
(if anyone will take them);
Konchesky, Aureilo, Cole, Jovanovic, Kyrgiakos, Maxi, Poulsen, Aquiliani, Degen, El Zhar, Insua

IN;
LB = Baines
LW = Dzsudzsak
RW = Hazard
DM = M'Villa/ Adam
CM = Moussa Sissoko

Corkpoolred

24 Mar 2011 14:26:13
24 Mar 2011 12:27:45
Kenny will buy these players:

L.Baines for LB
R.Shawcross for CB
A.Young for RW
A.Johnson for LW
C.Adam for CM
R.Wolfswinkel and R.Jarvis for back-ups.

Players to leave:
P.Konchesky, S.Kyrgiakos, F.Aurelio, A.Aquilani, J.Cole,
M.Rodriguez and M.Jovanovic.

Team for 2011/ 2012:

- - - - - - - -Reina- - - - - - - - -

-Johnson- - Kelly- - Agger- - Baines-

-Young- - Gerrard- Meireles- Johnson-

- - - - - -Suarez- - -Carroll- - - - -

Subs:Jones, Carra, Skrtel, Lucas, Adam, Jarvis &
Wolfswinkel.

YNWA - G315T

I could bet what I have Gerrard & Raul would never unless injuries partner each other in the center in this formation.

Corkpoolred

24 Mar 2011 14:34:36
24 Mar 2011 13:48:45
24 Mar 2011 12:55:44
Did Luis Suarez travel with the uruguay squad or did he stay in england?

ED?! {Ed002's Note - He was named in the squad - what I don't know is if he travelled given his injury.

******
He didn't travel hes at Melwood doing light training with Gerrard, Shelvey etc. - He posted a tweet this morning saying:

"In Liverpool working hard to be ready for next match! I've been lucky, the injury isn't that bad and it should be fine. I also want to tell you I'm a bit sad for not playing the match with Uruguay"

YNWA jns

{Ed002's Note - Not bad for someone who doesn't speak English.}

Its quite funny, If you go on his twitter account you can see his English improve with each post.

24 Mar 2011 13:55:10
Re mourinho and " footballs worst keith secret"

Ed has explained that he knows why we won't get him. He has said he can't tell us why. I really rate this site . I don't have sources at the club but do in glasgow. Aside from wish lists and speculation people like eds n Macca are obviously givin good info from trusted sources they don't want to betray. Why risk losing good sources to talk about things that won't happen.

I expect that Jose is in line for manure job and can't come because it would jeopardise his chances of takin that Job in future. Jose is a top coach undeniably, but he won't come to us and I expect he wouldn't want to. We have a trusted and loved manager in kk who is progressing and shown ambition at a club he lives and breaths. Let's all give kk our support. And not waste time on pointless speculation.

I personally don't want someone who feels they r bigger than our club. And let's not forget that Jose has managed three of the biggest bank rolled clubs in world football. We don't have the cash for him to play championship manager and buy a squad overnight.

Great site eds. The king lives. Long live king kenny

Carrickfergus Red

24 Mar 2011 13:57:32
I can't wait to see what next years team will be. But i can't see the point in second guessing to club. They won't want people to know who they are going for and the prices will increase once news is out. traditionally Liverpool have never bought superstars. We buy them just before they become super famous or we get them as star is burning out. Thats the reason i think Benzema will never come to Liverpool. I still think teams can't defend against pace and liverpool seem to have none in attack. Maybe we should buy in some speed

24 Mar 2011 13:58:24
Just curious of your opinion ed, would u ever like to see rafa back in the managers job at liverpool?

jay b {Ed002's Note - Nope.}

24 Mar 2011 13:37:30
Kenny to sell in the summer
(if anyone will take them);
Konchesky, Aureilo, Cole, Jovanovic, Kyrgiakos, Maxi, Poulsen, Aquiliani, Degen, El Zhar, Insua

IN;
LB = Baines or Enrique
LW = Turan or Young (at a push - if all else fails)
RW = Honda or Adam Johnson
DM = M'Villa or Parker
CM = Banega or Defour
ST = not sure . . .any suggestions?

24 Mar 2011 13:42:24
RE:Best liverpool team of the past

I think the best team has to be respective of your memories of those players and where you was when you saw the important games ect. So its always different for every fan. I personally like most of the players from the 90's. I thought that was the most exciting time in premiership.

24 Mar 2011 13:44:43
WHAT, That is simply shocking.

Reina

Babbel
Carra
Hyypia
Riise

Gerrard
Alonso
Didi

Suarez
Fowler
Torres

Subs:

Dudek
Kelly
Agger
Gary Mac
Luis Garcia
Owen
Jari

UCCM

ha really babbel? finnan was just as good as babbel for a longer period of time. And luis suarez hasnt played enough to be in there. litmanen? ha ha.
cop on mate

24 Mar 2011 13:48:45
24 Mar 2011 12:55:44
Did Luis Suarez travel with the uruguay squad or did he stay in england?

ED?! {Ed002's Note - He was named in the squad - what I don't know is if he travelled given his injury.

******
He didn't travel hes at Melwood doing light training with Gerrard, Shelvey etc. - He posted a tweet this morning saying:

"In Liverpool working hard to be ready for next match! I've been lucky, the injury isn't that bad and it should be fine. I also want to tell you I'm a bit sad for not playing the match with Uruguay"

YNWA jns

{Ed002's Note - Not bad for someone who doesn't speak English.}

24 Mar 2011 13:53:54
{Ed002's Note - They are all good goalkeepers but I still see Akinfeev as the best choice.}

I would agree Ed but did he not say in the past he would like to go to Man U or Arsenal? Also Neuer has come out and stated he wants to stay in Germany so options maybe more limited than we think. Hopefully with new signings in the summer Reina will stay! If not go and get the big Ruskie!(Hope I can say that without offending!)

24 Mar 2011 13:31:32
2000-present

reina
finnan - carra - hyypia - riise
gerrard - alonso - mascherano
owen - torres - fowler

subs:
dudek
arbeloa
henchoz
hammann
crouch
garcia
baros

fowler has 2 be there because he is god, simple as

WHAT, That is simply shocking.

Reina

Babbel
Carra
Hyypia
Riise

Gerrard
Alonso
Didi

Suarez
Fowler
Torres

Subs:

Dudek
Kelly
Agger
Gary Mac
Luis Garcia
Owen
Jari

UCCM

24 Mar 2011 13:32:01
RE: im bored at work too

GK - jerzy Dudek
LB - Riise
CB - Carragher
CB - Neil Ruddock
RB - Gerrard (Captain)
CM - Xabi Alonso
CM - jamie redknapp
AMC -Gary McAllister
RWing- Steve McManaman
CF - Michael Owen
CF - Robbie Fowler

Renia
Christian Ziege
Alvaro Arbeloa
LWing- John Barns
Luis Garcia
Hyypia
John Barnes
Titi Camara
Torres

Does anyone remember Tony Yeboah (leeds striker 90's) now he could kick a ball. The rocket man. Never seen a player hit a ball so hard.

24 Mar 2011 13:20:22
Hi Eds, Just a quick question for any of you regarding David Amoo! I know he is on loan at Hull I think, I saw him in the reserves and early on in Europe and he looked quite good. Do you think he has potential to break through to the first team as I am sure one of you said he would possibly move?? After all we need a right pacy winger and he certainly has pace! {Ed001's Note - I did think he had a chance in the past, but he has not made the progress I expected and he is going to struggle to make it at Liverpool in my opinion. His final ball needs to improve massively, as do the timing of his runs and his choice of runs.}

24 Mar 2011 13:17:42
Just read that were looking at signing

Ashley Young
Matt Jarvis
Gary Cahill
Charlie Adams

Just wondering how realistic are these and how much do you think they'd cost i've got my option of £50mil-£60mil

think they'd be great signing for us

24 Mar 2011 13:13:24
To Martin : that's class to drag that up m8 , anymore to send. . . The chef kd7 YNWA JFT96

24 Mar 2011 13:01:33
Here's a quote from the ever-reliable The Shadow:

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05 Jan 2011 15:04:41
From the man that brought you such rumours as Joe Cole to Liverpool, Michael Owen to Manchester United and Yossi Benayoun to Chelsea. .

Liverpool are signing Eden Hazard in January for £18,000,000.

I have a friend in Lille who has said the young winger is as good as gone this winter, with Arsenal and Liverpool the frontrunners. Wenger is apparently only willing to part with £13-14,000,000 and will be priced out of a move.

Trust me.

The Shadow

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Just thought I'd give The Shadow some food for thought on his 'reliable sources'.

Martin

24 Mar 2011 12:55:44
Did Luis Suarez travel with the uruguay squad or did he stay in england?

ED?! {Ed002's Note - He was named in the squad - what I don't know is if he travelled given his injury.

24 Mar 2011 12:57:20
2000-present

reina
finnan - carra - hyypia - riise
gerrard - alonso - mascherano
owen - torres - fowler

subs:
dudek
arbeloa
henchoz
hammann
crouch
garcia
baros

fowler has 2 be there because he is god, simple as.

24 Mar 2011 12:53:58
I often see people posting teams or rumours etc. and the formation they use or say we should change to is 4-3-3. i think for liverpool to play 4-3-3 would be a terrible decision, we are much better suited to a 4-4-2 or 4-2-3-1. even with new signings i think the two afore mentioned formations are better for the future of the club.
especially if you actually watch the games, you will see Suarez not staying in 1 position or part of the pitch because he is the sort of player who buzzes around terrorising defences because no1 knows who is picking him up and by the time someone does hes on another part of the pitch. Carroll can play as the lone strker role in a 4-2-3-1 and in a way if we play 4-4-2 he will play a similar role because of Suarez's constant movement.

In short i don't think, especially atm with ur lack of wingers , that Liverpool are a side that should play 4-3-3. Nor do i think it will be succesful for us in the future

24 Mar 2011 12:44:28
Makes me laugh that people think now that spearing has had one good game in 20 that hes quality get a grip and also pacheco is not good enough, do people realise the step up from being a class youth or reserve player to being in the first team, at the moment there is no player ready for the first team you have to be tearing it up at youths like owen fowler, and the fact that one of the eds thinks that ayala will be a first team player is laughable an arctic truck can turn faster.
DCG {Ed001's Note - more than one of us thinks Ayala has the potential to be a first team player and he certainly is not slow on the turn.}

24 Mar 2011 12:40:41
Did Luis Suarez travel with the uruguay squad or did he stay in england?

24 Mar 2011 12:33:17
Not to burst any1s bubble ( an I no this is a rumour site ) but all these guesses an wishes really do make me laff , people sayin they have inside info please stop it no1 knows who wer goin to sign yet as the ed's constantly tell us all , as for Adam , young , benzema , marvaux all but done am not sayin they won't sign but nothings 100% until we see them standin in the red shirt next to the king at anfield bein unveiled . . The chef kd7 YNWA JFT97

24 Mar 2011 12:21:14
Just my opinion but I think we could lose Johnson and Reina in the summer. Reina will be looking for a change and a last chance of glory and Johnson will not want to play second fiddle to Kelly again.
I do not think Given will come due to his age.

24 Mar 2011 12:21:57
Duckula
Re : Glen Johnson
Spot on!
KB

24 Mar 2011 12:04:27
It was my understanding that the difficulty with Mourinho relates to him being lined up to take over from Houllier but he did not want to sign a pre contract, just a verbal agreement, which the powers that be at the time were not satisfied with. Obviously, he went on to become Chelsea manager and Benitez was offered the Liverpool position. . unless I'm wide of the mark. .?

Ben Richards

24 Mar 2011 12:11:17
Around half da Irish team arent Irish so dat doesn't really matter dat he was born in Scot, Ya ur right bout Coleman he does seem lik a really good player, mcgready is da most over rated player he will never be good enough, given is a class act and i would take him but hope reina dont
leave adamynwa

yeah the only thing mc geady would bring is width hence what i said before. . his final ball can be shocking. . .seem to remember him playing against brazil and was amazing. .but never lived up to his expectations. . that why it worries when i read we are linked. i do however rate coleman and the blue noses got a steal at 30 thousand for him. .i know the current crop of irish players are not all top players but they have heart and passion for their country. . wish the same could be said for england.

24 Mar 2011 12:13:58
The papers are all saying today that Rafa would love to come back. What do you think lads how many of you would dump KK & Steve Clarke and replace him with the great tactician. Yes for RAFA no for KK & SC
jim B

24 Mar 2011 12:14:10
Thanks ed j mccarthy looks like he would be great in future from Ireland and he would be da only one out of Irish side dat id like at pool, ya ur right bout Moses he looked good at cp but from wat i see he doesn't get alot of game tme at wigan can't believe barca looked at him! Adamynwa

surely you would have seamus coleman, mc geady (width), given. .if reina wasnt there(on the cheap) doyle would be an improvement on ngog. . also he gets rave review every week. . maybe not liverpool standard thou but nor is half the squad at present. mc carthy is not from ireland either hes scottish with irish background. {Ed005's Note - The only player out of the list you mentioned would be Given. Regardless of whether Doyle is better than N'Gog or not he's not good enough for Liverpool whether it be the bench or not. And I actually think Doyle has only scored a handful more goals than N'Gog in the PL for Wolves which isn't great considering he's a regular and N'Gog isn't. McGeady isn't good enough either, he hasn't played in a decent league yet. It's ok playing against League One players every week. Seamus Coleman doesn't yet convince me. He seems like abit of a flash in the plan at the moment but perhaps if he continued his form for another year or so.}

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Do i sense a bit of Anti-Irish here! !

Barry B

24 Mar 2011 11:54:37
Can i just ask all you people that want johnson to go when the last time was that he had a poor game? I mean in comparison to the rest of our squad.
I don't remember him being even close to our worst player in a single game since the king took over.
In fact he's consistently been one of our best along with kelly. He's not said ANYTHING to the press (despite being booed and jeered and played out of position - LEGEND) he's just got his head down and worked hard for his club.
Personally I think you're mad to want him to leave, and I'm struggling to not just reel off a load of insults about our fans only knowing how to bash our players.
Where's the love? This guy is part of our family, do you not remember the initial impact he had for us, or how he was the best right back around for pompey?

Glen Johnson is the last person i would want to leave. Especially now we've got Carroll the simpler of you will start to notice just how good his delivery is. . .he is EXACTLY the type of player we need at our club.
Duckula

24 Mar 2011 11:59:11
Hello Lads,

Im bored in work so decided to make a list of my best starting LFC eleven from 2000-present.

GK - Reina
LB - Riise
CB - Carragher
CB - Hyypia
RB - Finnan
LM - Kewell
CM - Alonso
CM - Hamann
RM - Gerrard
CF - Owen
CF - Torres

Subs

GK - Westerveld
DF - Henchoz
DF - Johnson
MF - McAllister
MF - Luis Garcia
MF - Mascherano
CF - Suarez

I'd like your views and for you to submit your dream team of the last decade or so.

Barry B

24 Mar 2011 11:49:11
Liverpool can forget about ever luring Jose Mourinho to Anfield.

He said: "Manchester United would be a great challenge for me. But Liverpool is not the club for me. I know why, but I cannot tell you.

"Tottenham, Everton. . Arsenal maybe. These are all fine clubs with very good managers.

"You can dream of what happens in one, two, three or four years. Who knows? I cannot say, but I think you have an idea of what I think about.

jose mourinho's own words now let it go in kenny we trust we don't need any other manager

LONG LIVE THE KING!

24 Mar 2011 11:18:36
If its is one of the worst-kept secrets in footie, how come we, on this web site don't know what it is.
I don't think you know anything at all about why Morinho would not come to us. I am not saying I want him to come, but be fair and provide some detail if you have it or don't comment at all.
RED FIRST & LAST {Ed001's Note - why would that be fair? Don't be so silly. You are acting like a 5 year old right now, life isn't fair, get over it. This is the last I will say on the matter, end of subject. He is not coming to manage Liverpool next season, it is common knowledge that he is not.}

24 Mar 2011 11:13:53
{Ed001's Note - there is not a chance of Jose managing us, I have no idea why anyone would want him personally. It is quite clear why, even if none of us can voice the reasons, it is one of the worst-kept secrets in footie.}


To correct u I don't want him Ed. . more than love I have lot of respect for this club and would never want a manager who hates us nomatter how good his record is. . .

But seriously y r people so scared to tel the reason. . y r u so scare to tel the reason. . isn't this a discussion page nd arent we suppose to know it. . I think all these fans should know it so that they can stop calling Jose to be Liverpool manager. . .

now please dnt delete this post. . instead gather some guts and post it with reason y he won't manage us and y we dnt want him to manage us and put an end to discussion and calls for him once nd for all. . . . . please do it {Ed001's Note - not everything can be posted, there are lots of things we have to keep to ourselves. It is plainly obvious why he won't be coming, like I said it is a poorly kept secret. It is not about guts, it is about not being so stupid as to upset people that tell me something in confidence and leading to them never telling me anything again. Everyone knows he has made it plain he won't be managing Liverpool, what more needs be said?}

24 Mar 2011 11:11:54
R.I.P ELLIOT WARD YOU AND YOUR FAMILY WILL NEVER WALK ALONE X

24 Mar 2011 11:10:26
24 Mar 2011 10:47:34
Hi Ed! U always say not a chance in hell Jose would manage Liverpool and u know the reason but won't discuss. . . .would u please like to discuss with us why u think so blatantly that he would never manage Liverpool. . Would certainly love to know ur view point. . .

I would love Ed1 to discuss this but it seems he is a shy fella. . so please Ed2, who has abundance of experience in explaining things in details and might also know Jose very well (since he supports Chelsea), can you explain us what is the situation and y he would never manage us. . . {Ed001's Note - there is not a chance of Jose managing us, I have no idea why anyone would want him personally. It is quite clear why, even if none of us can voice the reasons, it is one of the worst-kept secrets in footie.}
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What is the reason please Ed? Think I must be a little slow mate. {Ed001's Note - I just said that I can't tell you!}

24 Mar 2011 08:57:40
I heard that Hulk is a liverpool target for the summer. Ed what do you make of this?

Murphy {Ed001's Note - good player, would make a scary front 3 with Suarez and Carroll.}

I would hope they were watching freddy guarin, what would you think of him signing ed? {Ed001's Note - I recognise the name, Colombian isn't he? But that is the extent of my knowledge on him sorry.}

24 Mar 2011 10:47:34
Hi Ed! U always say not a chance in hell Jose would manage Liverpool and u know the reason but won't discuss. . . .would u please like to discuss with us why u think so blatantly that he would never manage Liverpool. . Would certainly love to know ur view point. . .

I would love Ed1 to discuss this but it seems he is a shy fella. . so please Ed2, who has abundance of experience in explaining things in details and might also know Jose very well (since he supports Chelsea), can you explain us what is the situation and y he would never manage us. . . {Ed001's Note - there is not a chance of Jose managing us, I have no idea why anyone would want him personally. It is quite clear why, even if none of us can voice the reasons, it is one of the worst-kept secrets in footie.}

24 Mar 2011 10:39:57
Charlie Adam to Liverpool

Liverpool would do a great bit of buissness if they manage to sign a player like Adam.

The holding midfield position needs to be filled and should be the highest priorty for Liverpool in the summer.
Wingers should be next, followed by a left back and if possible, then buy a striker.

24 Mar 2011 10:45:25
Dani Pacheco has moved to Norwich on loan for the rest of the season, we have let him move out on loan at the start of the season. He has the ability to become a top players, but needs to be playing at a challenging level.
I hope we don't sell him, we should learn from Tottenham - they let Taarabt go cheaply to QPR, he is now running rings around everyone and linked with big clubs (inc. ourselves) after one season of regular football. Pacheco is a similar type of player.
Norwich try to play football and he should fit in well, considering they have injuries up front. Hopefully this will be the making of him, much like Spearing at Leicester last season.
RedSG

24 Mar 2011 09:36:18
Well it seems this morning we've got another round of rumours, this time linking us with Gary Cahill of Bolton, aswell as Adam, Young and Jarvis. Whilst many would say these players aren't good enough, I would like to see at least two of these join us, adding to the British contigent, which I believe is important. Cahill is a strong defender and we could do worse, dependent on price of course. Jarvis has also been very good lately. Not sure about prices but I would expect all of those players to be less than around £18m each.
Thanks, Rush

24 Mar 2011 09:36:47
My dad is friends with Paul Merson, and Paul said he was at a charity event with a referee Atkinson can't think of his first name I think it's Martin? Atkinson is good friends with the special one (Mourinho) and he is meant to of said that he would like to join Liverpool. I don't know if it's true, but I personally wouldn't like him, whilst it would be a great 2/ 3 years he's not one to stay for a long time is he.

What are your thoughts ed. {Ed001's Note - not a chance in hell.}
Hasn't he said in one of his books that he carnt join Liverpool, he would like to but there is a reason why he carnt join, but carnt say at this time but will tell in yrs to come what and why he couldn't manage LFC? anyway although I'd have welcomed him last season. No chance would I wish to swap KK, for any special 1 or any other, KK WILL BRING TITLE BACK TO ANFIELD WITHIN 2 years!

24 Mar 2011 09:59:16
R.I.P ELLIOT Y.N.W.A X

24 Mar 2011 08:18:51
Some Targets:

Benzema
Gervinho
Cazorla
Adam
Young
Cahill
Baines
Hazard
Sanchez
Jarvis
Sissoko
Bojan
Eriksen
Remy
Enrique
Dzsudzsak
Richards
A.Johnson

Also, I think Marveaux deal is off. Now I expect, 2 CM, LB, ST, CB, 2 wingers.

The Unknown**

24 Mar 2011 09:08:51
Reina

Johnson, Carra/ Ayala, Agger, Baines

Griezmann, Lucas, Sissoko, Dzsudzsk

Suarez, Benzema

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

Right,

- Baines won't come. End of.
- Griezmann is worse than Maxi. I have seen him a few times and definitely not good enough for LFC
- Benzema will demand extortionate wages, why not give 35 million pounds worth of northern beef a chance.
- Momo Sissoko making a return? ;)

LucasTheSambaKing

24 Mar 2011 09:25:46
Re: comical mate. . they banned using "hods" almost 20 years or so, sadly it looks like your talking out of your arsene

I'm not saying the original poster does work on a building site with Baines Snr. However a quick google search will find loads of job vacancies in the UK for hod carriers. So maybe that is Mr Baines job after all.
Bob

24 Mar 2011 07:43:00
Pacheco on loan to norwich is a good move for, hes gonna get some first team football, it'll do wonders for the lad, maybe continue it in the prem nxt season if they get promoted

what dya reckon ed? {Ed002's Note - I expect him to leave in the summer.}


if he leaves in the summer i can see it coming back to bite us in the apse in the future, he could become class

24 Mar 2011 07:23:36
One thing I would like to say is whoever we sign in the summer we must be quick and efficient in getting the deal done rather than beating around the bush till the end of the season(which we usually do). A full pre season under KK and steve clarke can work wonders for our squad and spur any newcomers to give their all for the red shirt. One thing more, I would be really happy if Sami Hyppia returns to us in a coaching role. He was our best defender through the last decade IMO and the likes of ayala, wilson and wisdom will benefit immensely if it happens.

LONG LIVE THE KING

VM YNWA

24 Mar 2011 07:33:11
Pacheco on loan to norwich is a good move for, hes gonna get some first team football, it'll do wonders for the lad, maybe continue it in the prem nxt season if they get promoted

what dya reckon ed ? {Ed002's Note - I expect him to leave in the summer.}

24 Mar 2011 04:51:34
24 Mar 2011 00:55:47
Rumours that Juve is interested in Glenn Johnson. Do you think he'll leave? He's been improving and seems to be enjoying his football under KD - SingRed


After the dealings with Juventus over Alberto Aquilani I seriously doubt Liverpool would want to deal with Juventus over any player.

RMD
Y.N.W.A

24 Mar 2011 05:36:05
Hey ed is their any interest in steven defour? {Ed002's Note - There has been interest from Arsenal and Liverpool, but particularly from Manchester United. His agent said before Christmas that he would likely move to England this summer. I have always thought it would be Manchester United who would get the player, but I am not so sure now. Certainly he seems to be up for grabs.}

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Ed, how good is he?

Will he be a Fellaini or a Jovanovich?
They seem to rate Lukaku so highly but I have seen him in some Europa League games and he is not quite upto the mark. . . .

Lukaku is being rated at 20 million plus (pounds) and Erikssen(from Ajax) is being rated at 13 million plus. Anderlecht played Ajax in the last round of Europa league and Lukaku went missing in both the legs and Anderlecht got a thrashing in that tie.

So the question again should be - Is Defour good enough for the EPL? . .

Also he is no longer the first choice for his country. . .

{Ed002's Note - Defour is certainly good enough for the EPL but has suffered injuries over the past 18 months. Lukaku is over-valued meaning that many of the interested parties would walk away. Eriksen will not be moving to England in the near future.}

24 Mar 2011 07:17:54
Hi all . im currently working on a building site with the father of leighton baines who is also a liverpool fan. he wears everton training clothes to work as he says he would rather get them dirty than his beloved liverpool ones.when asked if leighton would ever move to the reds he said he would walk there tomorrow.his father is a hod carrier and a fine fellow aswell. i have no reason to lie or make up rubbish just for your entertainment but this is 100% true. and he said leighton is exited about the speculation about a move to liverpool but doesn't think moyes would allow it but also says he won't be there next year that's moyes won't be there


comical mate. . they banned using "hods" almost 20 years or so, sadly it looks like your talking out of your arsene


you can't use " hods " anymore on big sites but on little residential ones they're used all the time, don't get mt wrong mate i think hes talkin thru his " arsene " aswel jus thought id correct ya

24 Mar 2011 03:42:27
Around half da Irish team arent Irish so dat doesn't really matter dat he was born in Scot, Ya ur right bout Coleman he does seem lik a really good player, mcgready is da most over rated player he will never be good enough, given is a class act and i would take him but hope reina dont
leave adamynwa

24 Mar 2011 02:40:25
* 2. G Johnson
* 3. Konchesky
* 5. Agger
* 6. Aurelio
* 8. Gerrard
* 10. J Cole
* 14. Jovanovic
* 16. Kyrgiakos
* 17. Maxi Rodr guez
* 24. Ngog
* 25. Reina
* 28. Poulsen
* - Aquilani
* - Degen
* - Insua

Could all these players be leaving in the summer. {Ed005's Note - There is a chance all of the above could leave in my opinion, apart from Agger as I think he'll stay. Obviously some more than others.}

24 Mar 2011 01:57:57
Thanks ed j mccarthy looks like he would be great in future from Ireland and he would be da only one out of Irish side dat id like at pool, ya ur right bout Moses he looked good at cp but from wat i see he doesn't get alot of game tme at wigan can't believe barca looked at him! Adamynwa

surely you would have seamus coleman, mc geady (width), given. .if reina wasnt there(on the cheap) doyle would be an improvement on ngog. . also he gets rave review every week. . maybe not liverpool standard thou but nor is half the squad at present. mc carthy is not from ireland either hes scottish with irish background. {Ed005's Note - The only player out of the list you mentioned would be Given. Regardless of whether Doyle is better than N'Gog or not he's not good enough for Liverpool whether it be the bench or not. And I actually think Doyle has only scored a handful more goals than N'Gog in the PL for Wolves which isn't great considering he's a regular and N'Gog isn't. McGeady isn't good enough either, he hasn't played in a decent league yet. It's ok playing against League One players every week. Seamus Coleman doesn't yet convince me. He seems like abit of a flash in the plan at the moment but perhaps if he continued his form for another year or so.}

24 Mar 2011 01:53:26
Hey ed, just have a question about Jovanovic, if I remember correctly we got him on a free right? How much wages do we pay him?(does the wages go high when we acquire a player on free?) thanks ed, great job keep it up! =)

FilipinoRED
You'll never walk alone {Ed005's Note - I am unsure but I heard the figure was £50,000 per week on top of bonuses. And when a player is a free agent they will usually want a higher wage.}

24 Mar 2011 00:30:19
{Ed005's Note - I would imagine so. But I don't think Dalglish is the type of man who will sign a player because someone moans to get them signed and threatens to leave over it, like one player I can think of.}

LOL! hear hear! The mood around the club has certainly lifted since he left - good riddance! SingRed

24 Mar 2011 00:28:24
Thanks ed j mccarthy looks like he would be great in future from Ireland and he would be da only one out of Irish side dat id like at pool, ya ur right bout Moses he looked good at cp but from wat i see he doesn't get alot of game tme at wigan can't believe barca looked at him! Adamynwa

24 Mar 2011 00:14:44
Ed - as to concerns about senior players with too much power - does the combination of Dalglish & Comolli on transfers mean those same players can no longer exert influence over management decisions, which was rampant during Rafa's years? - SingRed {Ed005's Note - I would imagine so. But I don't think Dalglish is the type of man who will sign a player because someone moans to get them signed and threatens to leave over it, like one player I can think of.}

24 Mar 2011 00:16:45
Hi eds, 1st timer love the site and cheers for the patience. I know you get a lot of repeat questions!

I know of most rumours that are flying around concerning who could be joining us in the summer. I would just like to know if you have any info on which of the deadwood in the squad who'll be leaving?

Cheers eds!

Dan from Derry {Ed005's Note - I'd expect the obvious ones to leave such as Poulsen, Jovanovic, Kyrgiakos, Konchesky, Insua, N'Gog and possibly Maxi, J.Cole.}

23 Mar 2011 23:59:49
Reina

Johnson, Carra/ Ayala, Agger, Baines

Griezmann, Lucas, Sissoko, Dzsudzsk

Suarez, Benzema


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