Liverpool Banter Archive January 26 2013

 

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26 Jan 2013 23:19:54
Just going to offer my thoughts at the minute if anyone is interested!

I would first like to express a gratitude to FSG. I fail to understand the criticism of them in any shape or form. They are supported the manager with significant funds and seem to fully trust Rodgers as the best man to move us forward and I believe this is going to be with success.

I believe we have been relatively unlucky in some of the games we have played so far and could have been higher up in the table. Man City, Everton and Swansea spring to mine where we drew but should have won. However, this happens in football and we should not complain. Rather we should make sure in the match that this does not happen by finishing our chances and making the post of our possession. This is something that Rodgers has clearly tried to rectify through the purchase of Sturridge, and hopefully this should work.

As the problem we have had this season, and indeed most of last season, is finishing chances. Rodgers has brought in Sturridge, Borini and, as it looks now, Coutinho. i'm not sure how Rodgers' System will accommodate them all but I think they are all goal scorers. Suarez and Sturridge have the ability to score 20 goals or more a season. While Borini and Coutinho as well as Sterling in the future, should have the ability to significantly contribute with this tally.

Finally Rodgers seems to be able to get the most if out his players. Gerrard has been in great form for most of this season. Henderson and Downing have significantly improved in recent months. So, if Rodgers can get the most of the players we have, and we clearly have some with great potential, then we should soon enough be challenging for Champions League placed and hopefully more.

I believe if we can learn to kill of teams then we will really be a force to be reckoned with.

We have the makings of a great squad for and I have faith that Rodgers is the man to nurture them.

Thanks. Please comment with your thoughts and opinions,

JTR


I couldn't agree more, good post


Good post agree with you 150 % but we one loss away from sum people on here calling for his head and the owners if one ov are new players have bad game should have got him or him or who ever is flavour ov the month ! ! It's so sad we talk about 5 million or 10 as if it's nothing we need to get real !!I like BR and a lot ov wot he says and stands for ! I want to take my kid to there first game then one day they take there kids to the game and so on if we not carefull with the money spend more then we get! there be no Liverpool Fc in years to cum and that would be unthinkable !!!
YNWA lfc linc


JTR, you have some good points you asked for a comment so heres one, downing is still not good enough for our club yes he has got better but I think that has to do more with getting told he could leave this window, henderson as always had something, before he was played out of position in his true position he is very good and if you watched him play for the under 21 for england a lot goes through him, even when kenny was here we knew we needed a striker because of the woodwork we kept hitting, so for me henderson is showing is true potential a bit and downing is putting more graft in because he wants to stay, I may be wrong and BR has got the best out of them, but gerrard has had some bad games this season and its only the last 3 or 4 games he has been good enough or the way he used to be, he said himself he did not like the position he was being played in,, now he has moved and he is roaming more he is having more of an impact in games, last point I hope sturridge scores tomorrow so he breaks the record, we will see where we are at the end of the season and we have been so unlucky the last 2 seasons, maybe are luck can turn and we do get into the champs league, I would love it, its just wait and see for me with anticipation of course

mickey b


Suarez, Sturridge and Coutinho is a damned good forward line!! Gerard, Lucas and the new improved Henderson the future looks bright !!


I think there are a few individuals putting a lot of effort into opposing our owner's and I worry that may have some effect on them. We should make an effort to show our support, perhaps a banner at a game or two just to show them that we know they're there and that we appreciate them.

Dan.


Heavens!.
What a variable lot, now its all peachy again.
Some people have split personalities.
Long way to go yet.
There will be more disappointments.


I Stand by all this.

JTR


 

 

26 Jan 2013 23:18:40
Hi Eds, just like to say thanks to:
- you guys for putting up with all the rubbish that is posted sometimes; and

- Macca for continuing to provide us with reliable information.

You are all doing a great job.
AussieLFC

PS - can't see it happening, but Rojas had another great game for Melbourne Victory last night. LFC scout was supposedly at the game to watch him.


 

 

26 Jan 2013 23:18:19
When have you ever heard of a player who's name ends with O flopping in the PL? Exactly!


Robinho?

Jimbob


Paul Koncheskyo?


Jo and Robinho


Gervino Arsenal?

Red1


Robinho Shevchenco ?


Andy Carroll-O
NotInTheKnow


Shevchenko(Chelsea)?
Marcelino(Newcastle)?
Jo(Man City)?
RobSinho(Man City)?
And that's just off the top of my head?!
Cheers,
DublinRed.


Haha! Now I can't think of one that hasn't flopped...


Juninho did ok for Middlesbrough, defo not a flop, but he is the only one I can think of that wasn't.

D15red.


One that hasn't flopped: Alonso

RedSpud


Yes your right red spud,
Alonso definately was not a flop, how none of the rest of us thought of him I don't know but I certainly fell embarrassed right now as like most reds he was one of my favourites when he was with us and would love to see him in the Liverpool shirt again.

D15red


 

 

26 Jan 2013 23:11:37
Liverpool to beat Oldham and get Man united in the next round.


Fingers, legs, arms and toes are crossed for this. Despite the negativity surrounding it, revenge really is amazing!


At Anfield though!


Yes please

cozinoz


Man United fan here.Really hope this happens, its gonnna be another fantastic game!


I agree also, beating you three times in one season would be great.


 

 

26 Jan 2013 23:04:06
Newcastle in for Wilfred bony now 12m they could be a force next year {Ed052's Note - in the Championship maybe?}


Can't be true he isn't French.

Swampmonster


Haha genius Ed! Comments like that need an "Agree with Ed" button!

Reid the Red


Or maybe the french championship the way they are going!


He does speakfrench though swampmonster somaybe itis


Oh there is nochanceof newcastlegoing down

cabaye back fit, ben arfa almost fit
mbiwa sissoko possibly bony

nochance of relegation

i suspect we ll have a tough game against them at st jamesparkin a couple of months tme


With either aubameyang or bony upfront, I think newcastle will massively improved in the second half of the season..we'll having an away tough game against them in a couple of months time..


 

 

26 Jan 2013 22:58:02
this is just getting better and better. coutinho it seems in the bag, hopefully ince as well. sturridge looks a masterstroke, and now williams looks on his way in the summer. being a rocky road this season, top marks to fsg for employing br, and investing so much in our club.
a good run in the cups will do us no harm. top 4 not out of the question but work to do, loose to arsenal and no chance. it is not as critical as people say, ok money wise yes, attracting players not so much, suarez, sturridge, coutinho. next season we will be in top 4, well in there. cl at the moment is a step too far, look at man city, chelsea this season. arsenal and man united will get hammered next round. we have won the same amount of european cups as man united and chelsea this last 10 years.
only one team will be remembered from this era and that's barca. so have one look at the mess chelsea are in with all their money, and see how barca did it, one step at a time.
we are on our way lads.

B O H


 

 

26 Jan 2013 22:57:30
just like to say well done to Michael ngoo, scored on his debut for hearts and a final to look forward to, not a bad start.jIr63


Echo those sentiments for Michael but lets be honest, if BR doesn't fancy Carroll then MNgoo hasn't really got a chance at Liverpool, has he?

Marshy


 

 

26 Jan 2013 22:48:39
Haven't posted for a while but still reading the pages religiously so thought I'd throw my 2 pence worth in, I love seein the majority of the posts becoming a lot more positive and realistic, I'm glad to see us becoming much more sensible in are approach to transfer negotiations, it seems to me now we won't be soft touches in the market anymore and we seem to have a figure were prepared to pay or we will walk away and look at other targets, and we seem to be letting other clubs know this and that will strengthen us in the future when chasing players were interested in, that's how I see it anyway. I love the way were heading and think BR is definitely the one we've been looking for, I love the way the team is starting to play and the plan buck seems to have for us, we know we're in the beginning of the transition but it seems like more and more of us are behind BR and are starting to believe again, even fsg are doing all the right things and there model of talented youth and support for buck as well as the plans for the new and bigger anfield have got me believing we're on are way back to we're we belong, as a true red once said, once we all start to believe in the manager and the team we become an unstoppable force and it becomes a red crusade taking on and conquering the whole of the world, I know I'm a believer and always will be, I can feel slowly that everyone is starting to believe once again and once were all infected with this undoubting belief the red crusade will once again become unstoppable, there's going to be twists and turns and highs and lows along the way but keep believing..... It's that belief that's given us Liverpool supporters some of the greatest emotions and moments in the history of the game......

Rodger the dodger


Good post but a full-stop would be nice every now and then !
It's never good to turn blue LOL !
PADDOCKPETE


I.will.try.better.next.time.to.squeeze.some.in.for.you.paddock. L.o.L...........................................

Rodger the dodger ;)


 

 

26 Jan 2013 22:20:26
Eds. You said that you believe we may go for one more signing (in addition toIince) if a player were to leave. If Coates was to leave in a sale rather than a loan, who do you, in your opinion, think we would go for as a replacement? Do we have players we are looking at right now?

Thanks

BevansBaws {Ed052's Note - I would suggest Mirin ir Fazio may be looked at possibly}


...I imagine we're talking summer rather than Jan?


 

 

26 Jan 2013 22:48:23
Just curious where are the FSG/Ian Ayre/Brendan Rodgers haters now.
Coutinho signed and they blend In with the REAL fans. Patehtic.

GAM#


Dont always beleive there real fans of the mighty reds lfc forever


They did mess up in the summer, but it's how you make things right, and they have really made things right with Sturridge and Coutinho. Things on the up!


The haters are still here mate.
My opinion remains unchanged.
Why should it change anyrate, the situation and by implication EPL position is the same.
I am not easily impressed by 'nothing'.


 

 

26 Jan 2013 22:45:12
Clouds Clearing Above Anfield....

It looks like everything is slowly but surely falling in place at Liverpool... and a new exciting team is being born.

We are not the finish article... but looking at possession count recently and these new attacking players coming in ... I am sure our current squad of players will benefit from play a more controlled possession role.

Lets learn from the stick that we gave players like Lucas, Henderson and Downing .... give these new players the chance to fit into the system and really push our club forward.

We talk about players not wanting to come to Liverpool because of CL football? Well it looks like our current signings have come anyway... so lets get behind them and makes them understand what makes our club so special.

Come On You Reds :)


Here comes the golden sky YNWA
Scouse_Pride


 

 

26 Jan 2013 22:39:13
I think people on this site need to stop comparing zaha to our players/signings, who really cares, We have spent a shed load recently and that includes 35 million on big AC, if Zaha turns out to be a star then 12 million will be 30 million easy, same with DC and Ince and courtinio (spelling).
Lets just look after our own back garden and stop worrying about others.
We're looking bright for the future but are still way behind the mancs at the moment, it just makes us look rather silly.
I'm sure we would all be happy if we signed him instead.

Paul the red


You mean the 15m we made on Andy Carroll?


 

 

26 Jan 2013 22:40:19
is it just me or is coutinho a lot like pablo aimar


tom1975


Only in looks!!

Toad


If he proves to be anywhere near the class of Aimar? He will be an absolute star for Liverpool.
kidmillions


Pretty much what I thought kidmillions

i seem to remember us always having some level of interest in aimar

tom1975


 

 

26 Jan 2013 22:37:56
Thank you FSG.. That should shut the haters up for a few weeks anyway..


They deserved the abuse after the summer window as they deserve the praise now

tom1975


 

 

26 Jan 2013 22:32:50
talking to a mate works in the ground and he said strong rumour going around that Liverpool are watching matej vydra the 20 year old watford striker see he got 2 more today that's about 18 for season looks a star any idea if this is true

mystic red


Ah! I remember when we bought a fellah named John Barnes off them.
Could lightning strike twice?
kidmillions


I've been watching that kid Vydra for a couple of month's! The lad is not that big! But he's in the right place at the right time! And he is good positional wise has pace and nearly alway's score's


 

 

26 Jan 2013 22:30:31
Happy Birthday to BR, 40 years old lets hope he's still here delivering the Premier League when he's 45!
Cheers,
DublinRed.


Let's hope this is his last club. I'd like to see the lad taking his 7th premier league title at the age of 66!


Only 7 in 26 years? Shoot for the stars man!

Marshy


 

 

26 Jan 2013 22:08:26
if Pepe leaves in the summer, which looks very likely who do you think we should be looking at? people keep saying Butland, i've watched him a lot this season and I don't think he's playing that well. Jones is'nt good enough in my eyes for number 1 spot. what do you think on Krul and do you think we could get him from Newcastle? also is it true Newcastle have had a bid for the Eiffel Tower rejected?


26 Jan 2013 23:18:50
begovic or mignolet jIr63


I honestly believe reina is off to barca in the summer and if he leaves i can see a straight swap for valdes being mooted.

if that doesn't work maybe one of these :
vorm, marc adre ter stegen, steklenburg, begovic (in order of likelyhood)

butland i think will be purchased anyway with one of these but more with an eye towards the future


Kevin Trapp: Frankfurt is 22, 6, 2" Athletic, lightning fast reactions, great handling ability, Looks a proper keeper. Has played 60 games already in the Bundesliga.
kidmillions


Begovic, Mignolet, Vorm, Adler, ter Stegen.


Mignolet is so very, very underrated in my view. Would be proud to have him at Liverpool. Butland would be good too, but has much to learn.


Would'nt any of you want to see Pepe back to his former self? One thing/person that probably would get Pepe's mojo back was that goalkeeping coach Xaleros who use to be Pepe's when Rafa was here! Rafa was pushed Xaleros went with Rafa! So if they brought the goalkeepin coach back till the summer at least and see if it pick's up Pepe's game! Hope Pepe find's his form again with us!


 

 

26 Jan 2013 22:08:21
Hey guys, I'm very excited about the possible signing of coutinho, very promising future in my eyes the way we are moving forward as a club, fsg and rodgers have been getting a lot of grief about how there doing things for some unknown reason but for me they are doing the right things and making the right signings, stick with it and hopefully more good progress to come


 

 

26 Jan 2013 22:03:11
Only 7 points off off 4th place just now. 15 games to go. Its never nice having to rely on teams above you losing but a 4th place finish this season is still a very realistic aim right now

Very happy with both signings this window!

Great site Eds... keep up the good work :)

BevansBaws


Im praying for spurs to get battered every week bevan, arsenal too....not overly concerned about everton

tom1975


Well, we have both Everton and Spurs at home in the coming months so fingers crossed we can finally keep some consistency! Roll on the goodtimes!

BevansBaws


If we can get in touching distance of surs by the time we play them we have a real chance at fourth

big ask though

4 points fromthe next two games would be great

i mexpecting 2 points btw

tom1975


Looking at the teams above us in the table. I'm happy for them to choke!


 

 

26 Jan 2013 21:48:54
Hi eds, Ed002, you said you expect just one more player to sign if no-one goes. Is that Coutinho or as well as? {Ed002's Note - In addition.}


Still expecting ince then ed002?

i sure hope so

tom1975


How many times has ed002 said he believes a deal for Ince can be done?? Yet people stilcontinue to ask the same old question! slodge


We have signed sturridge and coutinho for about 20 million.. Maybe a little more.. I think we should leave ince.. We have lowered the wage bill by allowing sahin cole etc to leave.. I'd allow Coates to leave as we already have Kelly wisdom skrtel agger plus carra until the summer.. This will allow us to continue to give the kids a chance which I think is the way forward..

Curious to see what others think.. Maybe you think that that squad is too thin {Ed002's Note - I think you will find it to be rather more than £20M.}


Personally I would keep Coates and drop out of the Ince deal.
kidmillions


I like Coates, but he really is a bumbling big sloth of a man, which obviously isn't what BR is after... Would suit Arsenal...


 

 

26 Jan 2013 21:51:41
I hope the fans that have been slating the owners over the past 6 months or so are finally waking up to what good owners we have. supporting the club financially when we were hemorrhaging £1m per week and also investing heavily in transfers. With Coutinho and Sturridge in this window and Ince perhaps on the way, I am very happy with our dealings so far.

It is refreshing to see us finally finding value in the transfer market.

Got to say, FSG have been fantastic since they came in.

Ash


I have got to agree, good responsible owners who back the manager, well done fsg..............andy.


26 Jan 2013 22:18:53
Note of caution. Coutinho is not Messi. Patience. Don't expect miracles and we might be pleasantly surprised.


 

 

26 Jan 2013 21:41:03
Hi eds, donno if you know this either, but was wondering where the money for these transfers came from....is it FSG providing funds for us or is money we've generated from sponsorship and tv deals
Cheers
Kabir {Ed052's Note - its from FSG}


Im not sure how this works but I remenber someone saying we are either saving £60 odd million on loans and interest now the fsg have paid off the dept. if this is true were is this money going just now. I may be wrong but your reply is grateful {Ed002's Note - It doesn't work like that - just forget the finances.}


 

 

26 Jan 2013 21:34:55
Plus when is M.Kelly due back from injury?

FowlerGod. {Ed052's Note - March}


 

 

26 Jan 2013 21:31:57
Has BR ever said that he can't see Coates in his plans for the squad or is it speculation for the lack of game time he's been given?. I know he hasn't found his feet yet and when he has been given the chance he hasn't done all too well but I do quite like the guy and for 22 he still is quite young.

FowlerGod.


26 Jan 2013 22:25:21
The facts are he's a centre half that can't play at full back. Most promising CH's get experience at full back then transfer infield. Coates profile is as a true ball playing centre half. Dan Agger is going to keep him out of that role for ages and Skerts is too good to drop to. I think Seb would catch with most teams in the Premier League easily, just not us at the moment. I'm glad we're talking loan and not transfer as I see him as a v. good player over time.


Coates is in direct competiton with Skyrtel for the right sided CB position.
Coates and Skyrtel are the most limited players position wise in the whole squad. Neither player can play full back or even left CB. (they are both are predominately very right footed)
So for for Skyrtel and Coates it's just the one position or the bench, which makes it difficult.
Especially for Coates in trying to establish himself.

kidmillions


 

 

26 Jan 2013 21:28:23
hi eds, was wondering what has happened with Assaidi? Why isn't he playing at will he?

Many thanks

Blaz {Ed002's Note - He is in S. Africa.}


He's playing in the Africa Cup of Nations at the moment. He'll play a part in the last bit of the season.


 

 

26 Jan 2013 21:27:51
Is this lad good enough to start?


I was wondering the same but from what i've read on these pages and seen on youtube I reckon he'll be brought in gradually. I don't think BR will be wanting to be taking too many chances at this stage of the season with 4th place in reach.

BevansBaws


Good enough to be sub initially

depends, can coutinho speak english?


He can speak spanish with suarez and portuguese with lucas he can definitely speak football with rest of the team, this player will be special.


 

 

26 Jan 2013 21:27:36
Eds with the Liverpool and inter fee agreed for coutinho; and will not be officially signed till next week.- can southampton still bid an improved offer? {Ed002's Note - Not once a contract is signed.}


Southampton have already made an offer higher than what Liverpool have offered and inter had accepted it but because the player himself did not want to go to southampton inter could not complete the deal, so it will be pointless for southampton to come back with any other offers.

abbs


 

 

26 Jan 2013 21:21:41
coutinho is definately very very skillful. if brendan can help him fulfill his potential we could have some player on our hands


tom1975


 

 

26 Jan 2013 21:16:21
Happy Birthday Brendan, and what a nice present getting the news about Coutinho ! The signing of Sturridge ( brilliant ), Coutinho ( will be brilliant ) and Ince ( could be brilliant ) in this transfer window is a master stroke.

In a matter of weeks the whole atmosphere and dreams of us supporters has been improved.

Just to remind ourselves, Brendan can now pick from Suarez, Sturridge, Borini, Sterling, Suso, Coutinho, Henderson, Lucas, Gerard, Agger, Skrtl, Carra, Reina, Johnson, Enriquez, Shelvey, Wisdom, Downing ......and there's more ! that's 17 very good players along with a few world class players as well.

We are now getting a real squad together that can perform and are capable of matching most teams in the league.

Granted Brendan doesn't yet have the same optimisation of his squad as say ole red nose, but he hasn't been at it for 20 odd years like Fergie.

Well done Brendan you have assembled a real squad full of youth and ambition, who can only get stronger as they play together longer. OK so we have lost a few key games and we are not quite there yet, but hey, i'm loving it so far !!

keep up the good work Eds, great site

ps i'm still more than happy to pay an annual fee to be a member of this great site if you ever decide to make it members only !

Tel 1949


Lol you left allen out of your list tel

tom1975


Agree with what you said, But not about the members only :)


Apologies I forgot Kelly, Allen and Assaidi, another three really good players who I rate highly. that's 20 top players in our squad, stronger than anything or any time I can remember in the last few years.

A world class goalkeeper and one big Sami Hyppia centreback and we are sorted with TWO premiership teams in ours squad !

When I see all the young kids just waiting in the background like Robinson, McClaughlin its now obvious that we can challenge for a decent place in the top four.

this squad is the best we've had for many years, lets get out there and do it now Brendan

Tel 1949


 

 

26 Jan 2013 21:14:44
Unbelievable, Coutinho getting wrote off already without having kicked a ball for LFC, just because he hasn't had much game time with Inter. Sturridge couldn't get a game with Chelsea and look how he has settled into the team, does everyone still think he's a waste of money.

Just give people a chance before writing stupid comments.

IMH


He ll need six months imo to fully acclimatise....thankfully we have a few southamericans and spaniards already and I assume he can speka italian with borini

tom1975


Totally agree. Remember Lucas during his first couple of seasons. Very nervous and made far too many mistakes. Fans gave him such a hard time, and i'll admit I would even sigh with my head in my hands when he was brought on, but now look at him. Quality world class player. I for one won't be so quick in righting off players ever again!

BevansBaws


But if southampton would have bought him, people would be moaning that we missed out on another talent. slodge


 

 

26 Jan 2013 21:13:22
Hey eds and reds, was just wondering if anyone's seen any leakages of our next home shirt? As with the new kit deal we change every season now rather than every other. Just wondering as this is usually the time that they're leaked onto the web. Many thanks


Ive seen it and its red with white hoops and the shorts are white! Warrior are weird!!


 

 

26 Jan 2013 21:13:14
Patrick viera was not getting much game time at AC milan when wenger signed him, we have to give coutinho a chance, he could be a revelation.....
Paisley's genius


 

 

26 Jan 2013 21:09:08
Ed's regarding Coutinho have read through nearly all of todays posts and your answers seem to be more against signing him then for. There was one reply saying an Ed didn't think we should sign him and that Inters fans wanted rid, what's wrong with the guy? bad attitude, not good enough etc etc.... please elaborate

Dan Gleebles {Ed052's Note - Ed002s hasn't given an opinion and im for him, so I font know where you get the idea we're negative! }


Plus if you look at the inter blogs they are gutted he's going. Don't kno wot you av bin reading? Mostly positive comments about coutinho on here. In fact I asked Ed052 for his thoughts earlier, with a positive reply.

Jimbob


He s very very skillful, has a touch of the audacious about him(that swagger that br likes) but he s quite young and so like suso can be inconsistent .i have no doubt he will be a long term success while being able to add a little now

this could be a masterstroke

tom1975

i really hope we get ince, we could have englands two future wingers

plus the competition for places looks strong

sturridge suarez ince borini coutinho sterling

thats a pretty nifty front 6 all have goalsin them. lots of guile grit pace and finishing abilty in there

future s looking brighter

alsoshould we get ince I d like to say well done fsg...ballsed up in summer, ...... making amends


Ed002 said Inter fans wanted to get rid of him.

Ben Rose


I think it was Ed001 in fact. I also believe that he said he thinks he would be gamble which I think is fair enough and not negative.

I do remember something similar being said about the Inter fans not wanting him though

United Kolours Of Bennetton


 

 

26 Jan 2013 21:07:34
why are people doubting whether ince can make it in the epl
he can t stop scoring


no brainer to me

tom1975


Sorry but I d love to seeus get this deal done too, loan him back until summer if needs be....downing is doingalright at the moment and ince can replace him directly in summer

tom1975


Oh and maybe send them suso on loan until summer to sweeten the deal

would be great for them and suso


tom1975

or they can have pachecho and suso on loanand we get ince now


 

 

26 Jan 2013 21:04:16
Glad we seem to have thrashed out a deal for coutinho.

Hope the ' we are bankrupt and have no plans to sign anyone' will disappear or admit they were wrong.

Hope the lad does well as if he does well, we do well.That should be our feeling towards our team whether we like certain players or not once they put that shirt on and step on the pitch as Liverpool fans our job is too 'support' I guess that is why we call our selves supporters. I guess some of you by definition are not supporters then with your constant bitching .

Some folk need to stop stating that our signings are not Liverpool quality. We make stars at out club . Suarez, Torres, Masherano, Alonso , Hypia, Agger, Lucas all signed with great potential and left / will leave with world class reputations .

Embrace the future don't fight it .

Support you club, keep the faith.

Kobi


Post of the day!


Good post kobi, I hope your right about the negativity, but IF we loose to the gunners they will be out inforce again (not if we win though they will wait till the next time we loose), still like you say its about getting behind the team, fsg, and rodgers, I am well happy about the way we are moving upwards...........andy.


 

 

26 Jan 2013 21:00:22
Hearing from Inter fans that ithe transaction is an absolute steal and they are angry at Moratti for selling him. Hope the kid will be a monster of a player for us.
Then we will all laugh at Red Nose for giving 20 mil for Zaha.


26 Jan 2013 21:21:56
What's going on with ye scousers I no ye want him to fail but stop uppin his price he cost nowhere near 20million


In every news it is stated 20 mil. Do you know something that all the journalists don't know? We say what we read, we are not upping anything.


12 mrising to 15 was what I heard

anyways people should shut up about fergie... fergie could turn me into a michael carrick, imagine wat he ll do with zaha

yes he said sturridge was a risk and he was really, he was brought from chelseas reserves to be our number9

on the other hand united can afford to loan back zaha until theend of the year, he's not a risk because he s not going directly into their first team. they arent depending on him like we are on sturridge

tom1975


Whats with yous loosers there does be so many on our page he can say what he likes you have no reason to see it.go back to your page.Liverpool fans are laughing at yous.we wouldn't go near your page because we do not fear you.ye your winning titles never off pure merrit always an uncountable amount of decisions help your cause every year o.gs bad reffing your club is on the way down and yous know it.when alex jameson retires your going to crumble unless you get someone else with a knighthood and a licence to do what he likes


Dont worry its just another manc worried about what we are up to, nothing happening on your cruddy pages ? bit like the atmosphere in your stadium, you lot are poor poor supporters...............andy.


Inter's squad keeps getting older. They have very little youth in the first team. If you look at there ages it looks like they will all retire within a couple years of one another.

ri red


26 Jan 2013 23:14:13
No atmosphere in our stadium?not a lot in yours either especially when ye have 40000squashed into that matchbox.and as for us being on the way down don't make me laugh.when we get as low as yee il worry but don't tell me next year is your year cause your on the way up ha ha


Ye this, ye that. Are you from the 16th Century?

Raoul


 

 

26 Jan 2013 20:36:52
We have got a bright future ahead. Imagine if in 3 or 4 years time when these lads mature and BR has a couple of season under his belt..........top 4 minimum.


Lets hope we don't pull an arsenal on it because they have shown too much emphasis on youth can back fire.


I don't think arsenal made a mistake with youth, just forgot you need steel as well as skill to get over the line.


Let's hoppe we just don't get them ready and sell them. Look at arsenal Ashley cole, nasry, clicy, fabrigas, song,


 

 

26 Jan 2013 20:17:22
Tom Ince.

Another poster hit the nail on the head with his stats the other day.

Ince has far better stats than Zaha this season, I can't remember them but he had more than twice the goals and assists and did it in 1 less apperance.

He may not even sign but lets get behind him not on his back.

It makes no difference that he was with us beforehand, what's important is we give the players backing and judge them after time

WelshBoyDave


26 Jan 2013 20:44:32
obviously knows we're goal is, as he scored another 2 today. jIr 63


 

 

26 Jan 2013 20:16:40
Good to see United getting shafted in price for an overrated player for a change! Looks likely coutinho will sign who knows could be a great signing


26 Jan 2013 21:21:52
£12 million for Daniel Sturridge - proven premier league and england international player, 3 goals in 3 games.

or

£12 million for Wilfried Zaha

I know which I think is the better deal.


United arent relying on zaha like we are on sturridge

therefore sturridge is arguably the greater risk

he has started wellbutgot helphimif he has a barren spell. he ll get slated

tom1975


 

 

26 Jan 2013 20:08:51
Ince has scored the same amount of goals THIS SEASON as Wilfried Zaha has scored in 123 crystal palace games (his whole career).

BthekingB


He is still better than you


 

 

26 Jan 2013 20:00:27
Not Liverpool, but football related...does anyone know if Now TV is streaming pay per view tv yet? I've looked online but can't seem to find too much info, if so, is it any good? I hate having to pay for the entire tv package when sometimes there is only 1 Liverpool game a month.

Cheers guys


 

 

26 Jan 2013 19:58:26
Has there been any updates with regards to Dalglish, coming back, as ambassador? It would be great to have him back, and involved with the club once more.

AFCrushdentillidie


 

 

26 Jan 2013 19:49:43
What do people think of BRs transfer strategy compared to Kenny's?

From the little we've seen I think Assaidi looks a better player than Downing tbh, and I can't understand why BR doesn't play him more.

Sturridge looks to be a far better buy than Carroll, and fits in really well with BRs style of play.

Allen will be a great back up for Lucas, although we did overpay- but recently Henderson has been showing real quality too, so not sure on that one.

Coutinho looks like the kind of fast, clever player that can adapt to BRs game too, with a lot of potential to be a sort of future Luis Suarez. Different positions, but it looks like both him and Tom Ince will turn out to be better buys than Kenny's choice of Charlie Adam.

Borini's the only one so far who hasn't shown what he can do- he was never the most prolific of striker in Serie A, but it is early days and he was injured, so you never know- but for me he's been the slowest out of the blocks.

I think Coates is a classy defender personally though- so lets see who BR brings in on loan to replace him.

I think KK was a good tactician and man manager, but BRs got a a better eye for a top player.


To be fair to Kenny, forgot to mention Enrique- quality LB and not expensive.

You do wonder what BR would have done with about 100m to spend, from Jan- Aug 2011...


Suarez was signed by Dalglish

Ben Rose


Maybe wrong but I think Borini was 1 goal every 2nd game for Roma last season which for a youngster in Serie A is not bad. and before that 6 in 9 for Swansea.
He's a kid, and a superb finisher, once he gets a few, his confidence will flow and he will bang them in. Just needs time and not the pressure that he has to score, like t the beginning of the season.

redphil


Kenny didn't do as badly as they made out

carroll granted huge mstakemade under extreme duress...but suarez enrique henderson downing

all starting 11 players in the current side


I believe benitez deserves the credit for that signing we had agreed a fee the works and it was put on ice till the next window please correct me if I am wrong its what I had in my head anyway


 

 

26 Jan 2013 19:43:11
If the rumour are correct we will get Coutinho for
£1M less than Borini
£5M less than Allen
£2M less than Sturridge
£8m less than Henderson
£10m less than Downing

Another good piece of business in my opinion, only hope fans give the lad a chance, Lucas another young Brazilian took 3 seasons to settle. I'm hoping Coutinho settles quicker but he will still need time!

Nath


Apparently it's £8.35m.

BthekingB


6 million less the zaha


What part of "£10m that COULD rise to £15m" do Liverpool fans not understand? If Liverpool have equaled Southampton's bid of £11m, then Coutinho has cost £1m more than Zaha at this moment in time. If he cost £8.35m then Zaha has currently cost £1.65m more than Coutinho. If Zaha is a success then he COULD cost up to £15m. But if he is a success, £15m is a bargain. See how it works?

Disney!


But all this is irrelevant until the accurate figures are released. It is also irrelevant until both players have been judged over time at their new clubs. I suspect Zaha will have no issue adapting to the EPL, Coutinho struggled in Serie A. If he can adapt to the robustness of the EPL he may be a success at Liverpool. If Zaha can improve his end product he could be a success at United. It's all ifs and buts right now, but all we can say for sure is that United and Liverpool have bought a 20 year old with potential. Lets see all in good time who is the bigger success.

Disney!


Here's big mouth Disney at it again.
Just a few days ago he was saying coutinho would look great at southampton and boy did he get yet another thing wrong.
Disney boy why don't you concentrate on your own teams over spending and get back on the united pages . PS i'm sure even you will get that eh lad !


 

 

26 Jan 2013 19:38:04
Eds what is actually happening with coutiniho please answer

Rocky red {Ed052's Note - he should come in early next week}


 

 

26 Jan 2013 19:37:33
With Coutinho in the bag and Ince still very much on the cards, I'm starting to get a little excited by our attacking options.

With Coutinho, Ince, Suso, Sterling, Suarez, Borini, Sturridge, Assaidi and Downing we're looking very strong in those front three/four positions. We have much more pace, creativity, invention and skill then we have had in recent years. A big plus is the average age, with Sturridge, Sterling, Suso, Borini and possibly Ince (if he joins) all 23 and below.

Come summer all fingers, toes and everything possible crossed Suarez stays. There may be some movement with Assaidi and Downing, but all in all we look in much better shape going forward.

Papa G


 

 

26 Jan 2013 19:30:41
Our pace in the final 3rd is really going to start giving other teams big problems, game in, game out : )


 

 

26 Jan 2013 19:21:29
Macca what is your opinion about Coates? Pace? Shawcross has pace?

I believe Coates was an excellent buy and if he was managed better he would have had a good future with Liverpool. For me he should have been undoubtedly the 3rd choice as a center back and he has enormous amount of potential.


I agree, carragher needs to be dropped to let the youth gain experience, I think coates could be a beast, he knows where the goal is aswell and his height is obviously an advantage for set pieces. like he said, coates should be 3rd choise CB


 

 

26 Jan 2013 19:17:08
Now that Macca has got this one right too, I'm sure Ince is on his way. You don't get "one good, one bad" bits of information from this guy. i'm happy with this signing though.

Piledriver


 

 

26 Jan 2013 18:23:07
Has this kid got lots of flair and an eye for a pass eds? Would love it if he has as that is what we are lacking IMO. Really liking the way we are starting to pass and move and shut down the opposition with a high tempo. Hope suso still gets game time thou as he will def be a star. Fraz {Ed001's Note - sorry, which kid? I will guess at Coutinho, but if I am wrong I apologise! Anyway, Coutinho has got flair, pace too, but he doesn't seem to have the vision of Suso, nor his liking for the physical side of things.}


Sorry ED I have to disagree with you with regards to Coutinho. I think he's a more dynamic player than Suso, he has more pace and a better eye for goal with dare I say it more skill. The only doubts I have about him is his suitability to the premiership. My fingers are crossed.


Agree with Ed. I would go further in saying with another 2 years under his belt (when he is 20 as per Courtinho) Suso will be a lot better. Suso is the next Fabregas.

redphil


Had to say that yet phil

hope so, he needs togoon loan imo maybe to bolton like wilshire did, maybe to blackpool along with pachecho as part of the ince deal

tom1975


And coutinho reminds me a lot of pablo aimar with better dribbling skills

tom1975


Suso doesn't have enough pace, unfortunately. Decent player, perhaps even a very good one some day, but without that I don't know that he'll ever be as good as Fabregas.


 

 

26 Jan 2013 12:11:22
Hey ed001 - what are your expectations for the Arsenal match? I am already looking forward to a great derby which is very important for us, and we should really be winning it - but my prediction is a draw. Still, Arsenal do appear to be a little off their best form, do you think that we could reach our best on the Emirates?

Cheers,
Drigan {Ed001's Note - depends which Arsenal turns up and which Liverpool. Both of us are so inconsistent it could be a terrible game or it could be a brilliant game full of goals. I don't do predictions though, it is bad luck!}


 

 

26 Jan 2013 19:12:58
Thaks Macca & the eds for the info if the coutinho deal does & hopefully should happen it will make my weekend & good luck to the reds at oldham tomorrow! Interesting that the sanchez rumours have resurfaced very clever player, it seems ages since we had so many offensive options, hopefully we can still get james mccarthy in the summer to stffen the midfield, exciting times perhaps.....keep well keep red y.n.w.a jft96 paisley's genius


 

 

26 Jan 2013 19:10:53
Eds, fellow reds . Do you see coutinho moving straight into the first team our more as one for the future .?


 

 

26 Jan 2013 19:06:41
I expect suso to go on loan so he gets more game time now we have signed Continuo
Murton red


26 Jan 2013 20:31:16
hope your wrong about that, but unfortunately I think you will be right, I have watched suso for a couple of years and he did let his head go down a bit at times being played out of position etc. br has shown confidence in him and that's why he has progressed, if he does go out on loan I hope that he doesn't see it as a negative and shows everyone what a good player he is. jIr63


 

 

26 Jan 2013 19:02:35
We still need a winger imo but that can wait until summer, unless Tom Ince (who I'll admit I know little about) turns out to be the real deal. I don't know what's wrong with the Agger-Skrtel partnership, it's perfect on paper but if we don't stop leaking goals we'll need to bolster the defence. And of course we need a back-up left back. But very happy with the team after the last two signings, in my opinion Borini, Allen are good players but more solid, consistent performers whereas Sturridge and Coutinho have a bit more flair and can add something really special. Good deals on both as well. Hope he signs.

Red Ollie


IMO it's not our back four that have most been at fault for a number of goals that we've conceded, it's been poor closing down in midfield. We've at times been a bit to clever trying to pass out from the edge of our box and in turn have been closed down. Get the balance between the tiki taki and the long clearance and we'll be just fine.

ND


 

 

26 jan 2013 19:05:06
hey eds who do you think well go for in summer thx for great work scouse for ever felix {Ed002's Note - The summer is a long way off Felix - let's get through January first.}


 

 

26 Jan 2013 18:58:11
Fulham are pants


Who cares about Fulham, just concentrate on Liverpool and not other teams

Ack17


 

 

26 Jan 2013 17:51:32
Hi Eds,

Who do you think is the better signing?

Coutinho or Zaha

Thanks

Marc {Ed052's Note - Coutinho by a long long way. Zaha is overpriced and over rated, and is terrible in the final 3rd. Coutinho is good value, although perhaps a little more expensive than I'd have liked, but still the better signing. We've now made the 2 top signings of this window imo}


I'm taking it that we got Coutinho now ed that your saying we have made 2 top signings?
Josh


I know who's judgement I'd trust more.

SAF all day long.


I'm positive he'll do real well if you slag him off before he even has a squad number. What is so hard about actually supporting the team?


Ed.. How much do you think coutinho is worth.. He cost us 8.5 million which I think is good value {Ed002's Note - I really want to avoid discussing money as much as possible.}


Ed52 is he one straight for the first team or one for next year think he isan exciting litle player hopefully in time he becomes are silva or mata player but one thing is the fans must give him time to adjust cheers

mike {Ed052's Note - he will get a few games, buf could be more a starter next year}


Both are good signings

tom1975


 

 

26 Jan 2013 17:42:08
Question for Ed002 or Ed052 have you seen much of coutinho? Do your rate him & do you think Lfc have hot value for £11m?

I have my own thoughts just value/interested yours. Cheers.

Jimbob {Ed052's Note - maybe 1 or 2 million more than I'd have liked, but still not too high a risk. In terms of what I feel about the playet, this is an overview of him;He can play out wide or behind the front man. He usually plays on the left, and can cut in or go down the line. However, I would suggest he is better in the CAM position. Suso main position. He has good skills, and can find spectacular balls. Good shot, and good scorer, e.g. 15 a season man. However, he can do a bit too much with the ball, and he also is a bit lightweight. That is why he is not always inthe Inter squad. However, he hasn't really progressed since his Inter move, but his loan showed he has all the attributes. He just needs to play}(


 

 

26 Jan 2013 18:45:27
Hi eds, can you explain why Coutinho does to meet the criteria for a work permit? Thanks, JS {Ed052's Note - he will apply under the special talent criteria, as he hasn't played enough for Brazil}


 

 

26 Jan 2013 18:39:44
Hi Eds

If/when coutinihio signs is he more likelt to play in the front 3/4(as its become the last few games) or middle 2/3?
cheers {Ed052's Note - in the front 3 - to the left or the new Suarez roaming role}


 

 

26 Jan 2013 18:39:37
Liverpool will sign coutinho an that will be it till the summer am sure off that


 

 

26 Jan 2013 18:36:56
Well done FSG
Well done Ian Ayre and team
Plenty of likes


 

 

26 Jan 2013 18:31:47
Who remembers Coutinho against spurs? He was excellent.

Square tomato


No.

Only Bale.

COYS.


With you on that one square tomato he stuck in the memory after that game quick feet quick brain & he can finish, he may or may not take time to settle in but he is quality friend.....
Paisley's genius


26 Jan 2013 18:59:04
yeah its the only time I've seen him play!hope he can reproduce that sort of form for us

feehad


 

 

26 Jan 2013 18:29:53
Nice to see people are posting positives again. The downers have backed into their caves for the time being. Team is looking good, and even though FSG owe us NOTHING in my opinion, they have still outdone themselves and made up for the slip up at the start of the season by signing impressive looking players. Our flops are starting to find their feet (very excited by hendo and enrique) and best of all everyone is young so we have sell on value and low wage expectations.

Noshbag


Well in all fairness they will be back when we lose next.
derryred


 

 

26 Jan 2013 18:27:48
Eds fellow reds, now it looks like coutinho is done deal will we still go for Tom ince ?


 

 

26 Jan 2013 18:12:27
to the tune of jose mourinho

Philipe Coutinho, Philipe Coutinho, Philipe Coutinho, Philipe Coutinho

Could be a real class player and with Joao Carlos Teixeira, Adorjan, Samba, Ryan McLaughlin, Ibe and many more on the brink maybe just maybe the golden sky is looming over the horizon.

I think its time to let the anger and bitterness of the past few years go and start trusting and believing in FSG. They were the only ones who wanted to take a punt on us in our hour of need. They stated from the start they wanted to build a sustainable club with youth showing the way and with the appointment of BR they are sticking to their plan.
We have one of the most promising sides in the league with something we haven't had for a long time, youth and pace.
Any football fan can see what squad BR is trying to build, a young squad with quality and pace (hence the removal of Carroll, Kuyt and Coates etc).
I for one are more confident of the future than many a year and I have supported for a long time. We have to be patient and I am sure we can start competing at the very top again.

Well done FSG, well done Brendon, they are doing their job now we as supporters must do ours and stop the vile comments and start supporting the club like we used to.

Evered


Apart from the song(need an original one) 100% agree.
Matt b


 

 

26 Jan 2013 18:09:12
My young nephew has just asked me "how good is Coutinho, how does he play, is he a bit like Neymar?"
Anybody got an answer I can give him that won't disappoint him too much?


Remember Jimmy Carter ?


Regardless of what the hype is, he's pretty average!


Totally agree.

One average performance against Spurs three years ago (as mentioned later) and that's it.


There was only one jimmy carter former millwall winger, peanut farmer & ex president!!


 

 

26 Jan 2013 17:53:11
With players like Assaidi, Borini, Sturridge, and now apparently Coutinho I think we're starting to see what sort of a side BR wants to build- fast, technical, skillful, and young. Exciting times ahead, I think!

RDL


They're all second rate and going to lead us to mid table mediocity !


Wasnt that obvious at the start?


It was obvious that was what BR wanted, it was much less clear how he was going to get there. This is a substantially different squad in many ways from what he started with- guess that was my not-so-clear point.

Anyways, I for one think it's also a much improved squad and am looking forward to seeing how it goes.

RDL


Here we go un signed posts slagging off again.

Reusch


I've heard so much rubbish from Reds about this guy.

He can't even get a game at Inter.

And to keep Rightous Reuch happy.

Anfield Andy !


Nice one Anfield Andy? I've no idea if He'll turn out to be a star or a flop, and I've read stuff both ways, but I think the point Reusch is making and youre missing is that he is (probably..) an LFC player, and deserves our support. its barely 2 weeks since there was a load of personic posts about the 'chelsea reject' Sturridge. 3 goals soon silenced that. Lucas had that sort of short sighted abuse in buckets. Henderson has similarly suffered, and is battling through it.
Does it matter a stuff whether Coutinho gets games at Inter?

BigBadBen


Agreed, BigBadBen. I have no idea if Coutinho will be the worst player ever in the EPL or perhaps the best, but I do know that he's much more likely to be a success for us if he gets support rather than boos.

RDL


 

 

26 Jan 2013 17:37:36
Am I the only one or is it many others who now feel that FSG are probably the most sensible and decent owners we have had for a long time..To be fair, I never thought they would be anywhere like H&G but was not entirely convinced either that they had the best intention of the club from sporting as well as business perspective in a sensible, financially stable manner unlike some other clubs who risk of getting thrown put by UEFA..
now they have had a net spend of almost 85-90 million in transfers alone since they took over (if coutinho, ince is done without champions league football) and also increased loads of revenue, stadium extension planned,
buy young sell on profit player policy, reasonable wage bill, young & promising upcoming manager, investing more on the academy ..
The future looks really bright and red !YNWA
Just get us atleast one world class player (through carroll + sales of others )in the summer and keep hold of suarez and we would defo be top 4 next season !

P.s. we would thrash Oldham tomorrow ;)


Totally Agree Mate


Nice to hear some good faith in fsg


I would take developing a young team into winners over buying all the best players for stupid prices for a quick fix any day of the week. at least this gives the fans something to look forward to and hope for. Unlike a certain Manchester based club who, like Chelsea did, bought a whole new team over a couple of years and spent a kings ransom in doing so, and enjoyed a successful season, I admit. But when you look at them do you see a team or a bunch of individuals running around a pitch of grass? and not only that, they're trailing a team renowned for buying young players and developing them into superstars. I think the fans should maybe have a little more faith and stop complaining!!


 

 

26 Jan 2013 17:36:46
We are very lucky to have FSG as owners. They saved the club from drowning in debt under Hicks and Gillette and they spend more than most on player signings.

People need to get past the Anti-American hyperbole thing.

Red Machine


 

 

26 Jan 2013 17:32:26
Is it just me or are Waro and Ozone conspicuous by their absence just lately?


They'll be Protesting somewhere!!

Lyndon


Against Capitalism!!!


Waro and Ozone are able to think for themselves and do not follow the herd.

Something other posters can't grasp!

Liberias31


Liberias31, I don't necessarily agree with Waro and Ozone so does that mean I'm "following the herd"?

Chris in Tamworth


Latest news is that they are scrambling for yet more eveidence of conspiracy theories to convince us of. Why have FSG spent more than most teams in the summer and January? Could it be an epic swindle of all swindles? Please come back Ozone and Waro, we could all do with a laugh!

Fowler99


26 Jan 2013 19:28:00
Well we still have not beaten a team op half. People have the right to air there own opinion free speech and all that lol. Antrim Red


No it doesn't, the same herd will be back next time we lose looking for fsg rodgers allen downing hendo borini and any other scapegoat out
derryred


26 Jan 2013 20:26:36
To be fair, on this site sometimes it feels those who do support FSG are a minority, therefore not ' following the herd'.

WelshBoyDave


No waro and ozone are on their second honey moon in united arab emirates.
while there they are on the looking out for new owners, by passing out leaflets.

KUMBER


Liberias31 I think you'll find that the 'herd' are those that jump on the FSG/Borini/Rodgers/Henderson out bandwagon when we lose a game. We are all able to think for ourselves, its just some of us don't see spooks and dark forces behind our team losing. But don't worry, the herd may be back if things don't go our way wednesday...

BigBadBen


 

 

26 Jan 2013 17:29:07
Coutinho.is.a.top.class 20year old brazilian;) sturridge, suarez and coutinho breeds power, pace and skill. Ince is.a good player and will be an improvement on downing on the wings. We should be able to push.hard.now in the business end of the.season.and.snatch.fourth/fifth.

Dubai'


I am not convinced that Ince is has good as he thinks he his.The step up from championship to premiership is massive.I am happy with the Coutinho signing, but I am not expecting miracles from him. I like watching good technical players so I think he will do well. I would of liked a midfield enforcer though, for the physical games.


 

 

26 Jan 2013 17:22:22
Come on!! Round of applause for The ode Site Favourite
Ian Ayres!!

Took a while but saved the club a few Quid

Lyndon


 

 

26 Jan 2013 17:08:18
scott sinclair on loan from man city


 

 

26 Jan 2013 17:06:59
To anyone saying that FSG don't back the club enough, we have signed Sturridge for 12m, Coutinho possibly for 10m and Ince for around 6-8m. That's a total of nearly 30m which is a lot to spend in the January window.


Still won't be enough for the ones who think
£1 million is like spending a tenner!!

Lyndon


I hope we don't get Ince- we have lots of young players in that are of the pitch and like Zaha I also think he is not ready for the top flight


I really impressed that they have cut out some large wages and bought some young talent.

For the first time in a while I feel like there's some stability at the club and plan in place.

I also like to remind fans that FSG have spent two years sorting out LFC from the mess H&G left us in high wages and poor staff... And the fact it's taken 2 years shows exactly what a mess it was.

The other two massive positives are the increase revenue streams from sponsorship deals and partners but also the strength an quality of our Academy, Rafa legacy and I'm thankful for that also.

Nath


 

 

26 Jan 2013 16:59:07
Just been on a few inter Milan fan sites and they are all pretty much to a man absolutely gutted about selling continho let's hope this kid can turn his undoubted talent into constant performances because if he can and we do get him, he really could be one of our best ever signings but only time will tell on this


Same hype as when Gonzalez came over.


Completely rubbish mate, they are well happy he's gone!


What has he done for Inter ? Can't even get a game.

Paul.


 

 

26 Jan 2013 16:58:47
Hey ed02, where do you think rumors for Marco Rojas are coming from? Have we really sent scouts to check him out as sky reports suggest ? Just for every one's knowledge can you ask Ed022 or ED052 to do a profile on him should time permit?
Regards RED INDIAN {Ed002's Note - I really know nothing of Rojas - you need to go to the profiles page to request a profile.}


 

 

26 jan 2013 16:57:28
ince scoring the two winners today vs wolves


How do you score two winners?
NotInTheKnow


 

 

26 Jan 2013 16:53:57
We LFC fans must back FSG.they have spend 50M in 2 windows plus other settlement cost that too without CL and club making losses.
Even wages are down and they are working for increasing the capacity.
Very sensible.
Red indian


Financial responsibility, careful signings now and the team is on the up !


 

 

26 Jan 2013 16:52:06
I'm sure spurs will capitulate like last season...just hope it'll be us that capitalize this time and not arsenal....


Why would you think LFC are capable of getting into top four ? We're dull, sign second rate players who can't get games at big clubs and Stevie G's showing signs of carrying the club on his own for too many years.


Blimey I'm glad I don't drink with you il probably slit my wrists


Yeah we did falter but we still finished fourth and above your mob.


 

 

26 Jan 2013 16:50:33
Tom Ince just keeps getting better, sign him up!


 

 

26 Jan 2013 16:50:17
ed what's the chance of signing this ngoo kid looks class mick dublin


 

 

26 Jan 2013 16:49:20
Why are Liverpool ignoring the fact that we need a backup DM like Diame or Wanyama? If Lucas goes down again we are in trouble.


26 Jan 2013 17:18:27
because we have so many Central Midfielders it's a headache to play the best 2/3 already, most can fill in at DMC and we don't actually deploy a player in that role anymore (lucas is playing all-round midfield, he just disrupts play naturally, not being forced into it).


 

 

26 jan 2013 16:46:58
go for villa only 15 mil and still has great years


 

 

26 Jan 2013 16:40:09
Tom Ince just scored a 25 yard screamer, We have to get this kid back, he's the real deal in my opinion.

Sooty


 

 

26 Jan 2013 16:37:45
Great News about coutinho. Ed do you believe we will able to get the work permit for him? will it be a special talent when applying for the permit? do you think it could cause problems?

Thanks lots {Ed052's Note - it will be tricky, but hopefully, on the special talent rule as you say}


 

 

26 Jan 2013 16:31:51
hey eds thx for great work anyway who you think we should go for in summer {Ed002's Note - Let's get through January first.}


 

 

26 Jan 2013 16:30:20
Michael Ngoo's just scored for Hearts !!

PADDOCKPETE


Happy for him, but gutted cause I've got inverness to winning and their the only team letting me down!


Not being funny paddockpete, but you could score on debut in Scotland


Still good for the lad to get competitive football I rate him highly think he has the lot just needs a chance, would give him a chance over Morgan as he is quicker and more a physical presence!


 

 

26 jan 2013 16:29:54
we should make a bid for villa great striker still has good years and for 15 mil


 

 

26 Jan 2013 16:28:43
Just a quick note to say that Michael N'goo has scored on his Hearts' debut today. Not sure what the future holds for him, hopefully he'll be given a chance next season.

Hans


 

 

26 Jan 2013 16:27:22
Ngoo just scored for Hearts. Hope its the first of many. Bring back some experience and confidence for next season.
Brian


 

 

26 Jan 2013 16:26:50
Big shout out to Michael Ngoo, scored on debut for hearts, well done young man, YNWA Simonpw


 

 

26 Jan 2013 16:26:41
Ngoo scores in his debut for Hearts. Good lad!

RedSpud


 

 

26 Jan 2013 16:26:15
Michael Ngoo scored on his debut for Hearts, well done lad.

Sooty


 

 

26 Jan 2013 16:25:48
michael ngoo on his debut !
wolvo_Jake


 

 

26 Jan 2013 16:25:33
Well Done Michael Ngoo debut goal up at Hearts, hopefully will be a great player for Liverpool in the future.


 

 

26 Jan 2013 16:18:02
BREAKING TRANSFER NEWS
Liverpool have agreed an £8.5m deal for Inter Milan's Brazilian midfielder, Philipe Coutinho. The 20-year-old is expected to travel to Merseyside early next week for a medical and Liverpool will need to apply for a work permit before the deal can be completed.
Puzzled Red


 

 

26 Jan 2013 15:59:50
Got to love it, Macca posts his usual quality info (thanks again Macca you're a legend) and the flood gates are open from the "ITK's" to reword it and claim "there sources in the club" etc., just makes me laugh.

ps. I have got a really good feeling about the rest of the season BR is starting to make this team his own.
andy


Lmao you are so right... And have you noticed how meny people are in love with FSG now


 

 

26 Jan 2013 15:51:00
I am 100% sure that one of the "tv" is Macca. Everytime Macca says we are very close to a player, they report that according to tv blah blah, haha.

I am also sure a lot of their Sources are on Twitter.

Ben Rose


 

 

26 Jan 2013 15:45:05
With Macca on this one,

Source told me last night fee had been agreed in the region of 10m euros.

After Coutinho there maybe a last minute rush to sign a CB but officials will wait until summer if deal isn't right.

Ince deal at cross roads with regards to if the player arrives in Jan or 1st July.

Suarez07


 

 

26 Jan 2013 15:39:30
I am buzzing with the news from Macca and hope that it turns out to be true.
Thanks for the info Macca.... appreciate it.
We finally look to be on the up. Really good young side. A proper Liverpool brand of football at Anfield. An ambitious coach. A board who won't be held to ransom because of who we are.
I am really happy at the moment.
We have 2 massive games coming up in the league and as long as we win 1 out of the 2 games (city/arsenal) then I think we are in with a decent shout of 4th spot. We still have Everton, Spurs and Chelsea to play at home but I fancy us if we win against either City or Arsenal.
If we do beat Arsenal on Wednesday then I reckon we should just go for it against City.... Attack Attack Attack as 6pts from them two games would be fantastic.
jonnbarnes89-90


 

 

26 Jan 2013 15:10:19
Not Liverpool related just a question for the Eds if they don't mind.
Peter Odemwingie is apparently begging West Brom to let him leave because he wants to join qpr. Now correct me if I'm wrong but the only reason I could see that he would want to go there is if he has been promised more money (there is no other logical reason) so surely that is tapping up? I'm guessing that nothing will be done though {Ed002's Note - There is nothing to imply tapping up.}


 

 

26 Jan 2013 15:32:18
Thanks Eds for adding the update time on Maccas link! Much appreciated from us lazy people! :)

RR!


 

 

26 Jan 2013 14:10:34
hey ed I would like ot know what you think of coutinho as a player, does he have what is required to become a success in the premier league, or is he very much overhyped. :) {Ed052's Note - this is a brief summary of him; He can play out wide or behind the front man. He usually plays on the left, and can cut in or go down the line. However, I would suggest he is better in the CAM position. Suso main position. He has good skills, and can find spectacular balls. Good shot, and good scorer, e.g. 15 a season man. However, he can do a bit too much with the ball, and he also is a bit lightweight. That is why he is not always inthe Inter squad. However, he hasn't really progressed since his Inter move, but his loan showed he has all the attributes. He just needs to play}


 

 

26 Jan 2013 10:17:03
Hi all

Ed052 commented earlier today regarding a young german goalkeeper to replace renia but which goalkeepers would Liverpool be interested in?

Hope countihno signs he's top class.

Cheers

Manny {Ed052's Note - I should imagine a lot of young German keepers will be looked at, there are so many good ones}


Trapp, Leno, Ter Stegen and I think Woolf?

Ben Rose


26 Jan 2013 16:50:25
Hi Ed,

Thanks for the reply matey. Who would be your choice?

I think Leno looks like a good Gk.

There are alright of good german gks at the moment but are they better than renia? What you think Ben?

Is there an update on countihno & Ince? Looking at the scores and Ince has scored 2

Cheers

Manny {Ed052's Note - most goalkeepers are better than Reina. Leno would be a good buy, not too expensive either. Coutinho will sign, perhaps we will go all out for Ince now?}


26 Jan 2013 21:43:36
Hi again :-)

Thanks for the reply Again.. The site is great and all the ed 's are great.

Leno does look like a great Gk still very young as well..

I would like Ince to sign aswell as one more experienced defender just as cover for the lb position. Just my opinion

Cheers

Manny


So Ed's is it defo that Pepe is going to leave us? {Ed052's Note - no, but hopefully he will. I think its likely}


 

 

26 Jan 2013 15:27:21
Just got home from work and decided to watch an FA cup match on firstrow. I have never seen this before but for the Everton game it says no coverage.
PS I wasn't going to watch the bluerubbish anyway I am watching Arsenal as they are next in the league.
Scouse_Pride


 

 

26 Jan 2013 15:04:10
Eds are these draxler rumours true would be some signing {Ed019's Note - Doubt it}


 

 

26 Jan 2013 15:03:56
Does anyone have any info on Nacho who looked very good when he played for the U-21's.
I know he got injured, but I have not seen or heard of him for some time
Anyone?


 

 

26 Jan 2013 14:53:44
Hi eds,
If what Macca says is true when do you believe the signings will be announced?

Thanks

Perth Red {Ed002's Note - It is really not possible for me to answer such a question.}


Get the cryptographers on it.
derryred


 

 

26 Jan 2013 14:46:00
i don't get why people say we need another cb. I would say we have enough to see us through. iam wondering if lfc may well bring in three signings before the end of the window. yesterday he seemed very upbeat. with him saying the building progress of the squad has started. if the right deal is there I think lfc will buy.
stu


 

 

26 Jan 2013 14:30:11
Sitting here willing Citeh to score against the thugs, just so that is no chance we might have to play them. And just as I'm writing this they score. Rich boys 1 rugby thugs 0

ND


 

 

26 Jan 2013 14:23:47
None transfer related but is Daniel Sturridge cup-tied from the Europa League? I apologise if this has been answered.........

Thanks

Kam {Ed002's Note - Yes.}


 

 

26 Jan 2013 14:17:52
According to Sky Italia, Coutinho will wear the number 17 shirt for Liverpool
Murton Red


 

 

26 Jan 2013 14:17:16
Wondering the opinion of the Eds and the rest of the posters. But I was thinking would it be possible to set up a forum for Liverpool rumours? One much like the LFC forum, since I find it a bit clunky to have a debate on here sometimes. Or would it be a case of lack of time on the Eds part? {Ed002's Note - There are more than enough pages already.}


 

 

26 Jan 2013 14:00:35
Eds, when a player is granted a work permit, does he still have to play in a certain percentage if games for his new club? I seem to remember in the past players having permits revoked when it came to renewal time because they hadn't made enough appearences.

Jimbo {Ed002's Note - Work permits last a maximum of three years and the criteria is applied again when any new application is made. I am not aware of any % of games played being considered as part of a re-application.}


 

 

26 Jan 2013 14:06:20
I can already hear the Samba music from the Kop. Oooh ahhh Coutinhooo ooah ooah ooah.


 

 

26 Jan 2013 14:02:23
I think we will spend more than anyone this window, I would suggest to some posters to think before saying FSG are not backing the manager.

Square tomato


 

 

26 Jan 2013 14:00:02
I think if we do get Coutinho and Ince (as Macca thinks) as well as Sturidge then Liverpool will have done pretty well in this Window. I don't think there is many that would disagree with that. It will be nice to see more offensive players on our bench instead of the usual 3 central midfielders snd 2 defenders. Competition for places is always good. If I was being greedy? I would love another forward, even on loan for the rest of the season. Like I said, if I was being greedy.

The Irish Rover


Suarez, Sturridge, Borini, Coutinho, Ince, Sterling, Downing, Assaidi and Suso can all play across that front line now I really don't think we need another forward if any loan I would argue a defender as a better option.

Alex


So what you have to do to be good is leave the club and come back for 6 million, because if a club pay dollar for you, you are good.

Mmmm I see Ince being a flop imo. Not conveinced and would pay no more than 3 million for him. Very simular to Assaidi, and I think put Assaidi in the Blackpool team instead of Ince then he would do better.

Just my opinion.

Redphil


 

 

26 Jan 2013 13:59:44
Buzzing about Coutinho to be honest!
He is the silva, carzola, rooney, mata type player we've been needing.
Far more devloped than suso IMO
Also, don't call me stupid or what not, as this is a valid point. A hell of a lot of scouting goes into the game engines for football manager. Coutinho is a wonderkid on 2011s one... also do you know who else is...samed yesil. I had him in my lfc team a year ago! its only how I knew who he was when he joined.
Buzzing. Cheers Macca
Benny baller


Nothing stupid about it. Clubs have actually been negotiating deals with Football Manager because their scouting network is so good.


 

 

26 Jan 2013 13:56:21
I thought in the summer after watching pre season that our senior pros would struggle this season with the style Rodgers wants us to play and it did indeed turn out that way although thank god that they seem now to be getting to grips with it. In saying that I've also thought that we needed more technically gifted players to pull this style off and after seeing a little bit of Coutinho play I think it's just the kind of signing we need, if he does actually sign that is. I'm not saying he would definitely be a hit but he definitely is the right type that we need so here's hoping all goes well eh?
Jud.


 

 

26 Jan 2013 13:53:37
Nice to watch Stoke's beautiful pure football once again. Pulis should shut his gob about cheating, when Whelan can get away with assaulting Javi Garcia like that. Bloody glifnard.

Jolly Red


 

 

26 Jan 2013 13:52:00
Hi Macca, why is it that you think Coates has no future at the club? I thought he was to be a promising future star?

Thanks

Blaz


26 Jan 2013 15:17:58
Lack of pace is seen as a major problem..

Cheers

Macca
{Ed033's Note - Confirmed as the real Macca


Yeah unfortunately his reading of the game isn't good enough to compensate for it.
derryred


Hyypia wasn't blessed for pace and he was consistently one of the best defenders in the world!

Maybe the game has moved on!

Nath


I'd say Sami was 1 of the best central defender's if not the best to play for us!


 

 

26 Jan 2013 13:48:55
Ed, When Macca said it was done deal, did he refer to southampton or lfc.

Thanks felix


Thats the get out clause*


 

 

26 Jan 2013 13:48:27
Hi ed, Just wondering if you are in agreement with Macca in relation with Coutinho?

Thanks
Ps. Happy Australia Day to all the Aussie reds!

Perth Red {Ed002's Note - I don't know what Macca has said.}


Use the search doh! {Ed002's Note - Actually I don't look at the website at all.}


 

 

26 Jan 2013 13:51:09
Macca

Great to see latest update. Coutinho was once dubbed the next Ronaldinho. He's got bags of potential, but how good do you think he can be?

Gav the Red


 

 

26 Jan 2013 13:45:33
Hi eds not a rumour just a question that has most likely already been answered but is there any chance Assaidi is going to get any play time? I think he is a great player and I don't understand why he isn't being played.


He is away at the african cup now, you should ask that question when he gets back to LFC.


Hes at the ACON right now, I think with the emergence of Sterling and the form of downing it might be difficult regardless


At the ACON atm

Ben Rose


 

 

26 Jan 2013 13:44:08
A list of some players that we thougt we lost out on but turns out that we had lucky escapes:

Dempsey
Sigurdson
Gaston Ramires
nick powell
marveux
torres (the fact that he didn't stay lol)
phil jones

anyone else that can be added to the list feel free


Dempsey would of been a good addition for us.
Its just that at Spurs he is a second choice but still has scored some important goals.

Ur right for the most of them.
I think Powell is a quality young player though.


F5


Bit unfair for Powell to be on here mate, he's only 18 and hs plenty of time and potential to make you eat you words ;-) I also think Jones is a very good player. HullRED


Downing, Carroll and Hendo are definately the better options to Ramirez, Powell and Jones...

You're right, Liverpool have been excellent in the last few windows.

Melbourne CFC


A lot of those players are progressing well the only two I would agree with is Marveux & Dempsey. And maybe Torres.


Certain players suit certain teams so I would have to say this list is rubbish
Dempsey would fit
Sigurdsson would get more playing time and suit our shape more than the bit part player he is at spuds
Ramires - dury still out, got all the ability but if your talking about price then agreed
Marveux - rubbish
Torres, started to score goals b4 leaving under Daglish, chelsea move has ruined him so don't agree
Phil Jones - immense for his age, plays anywhere across back and has been injured, future captain of England so again disagree
Nick Powell, don't know how you can state that when played scored a cracker and will progress into one fine midfielder.. suggest you get some glasses bud.


Gareth Barry


26 Jan 2013 14:38:26
Marveux is actually quite good.

Hounsred


Michael johnson sad to say


How on earth can Powell be on that? He is still very young.

Dempsey has done well for Spurs, scored more goals than all but Suarez at Liverpool.

Marveux would have been a squad player like at Newcastle.

Ramirez hasn't even been bad, scored a couple and set up quite a few. But had an injured.

I agree with the others,

Ben Rose


As a spurs fan myself f5 has hit the nail right on the head! Dempsey was bought as a squad player but due to adebayor's injury and acon call up his played more than he would have? His actually did/doing that well now that adebayor will find it tough to get back in? Gylfi is a waste of space but again a squad player! ! One other note pritchard is negotiating a new deal even though inglethorpe has urged brendan rogers to put in an offer! Inglethorpe considers pritchard to be one of the best around for his age! And not just in england! !


We'll take that!!

Praise from Melbourne CFC

Lyndon


I was thinking about this as well the other day

Luuk de Jong springs to mind he is struggling at Borussia M'bach

However Jackson Martinez has been immense at Porto - nearly goal a game

Leam Red


Conner wickham

KUMBER


Marveux would have been free


 

 

26 Jan 2013 13:33:18
The Great Stoke fans Pulis likes to Eulogise about.Did they stay in bed today?


They have finally realised that watching stoke is worse than watching paint dry.


Can't stand stoke city or tony pulis!

Square tomato


Its more entertaining watching the snow melt.

Red1


Why on earth was it picked for ITV game? Anti football at its worst. Macc tie should have been shown.
ND


 

 

26 Jan 2013 13:15:33
I heard a rumour last night that Carroll's loan has a £17 mil buy clause if he doesn't return during this window. I don't believe it for one second as £17 mil recoup would be good business, although I wouldn't complain if he did return as I think he has great potential to do well. Can you confirm the rumour to be only a rumour? Or does it hold some truth? Cheers, MD. {Ed002's Note - It is a loan-to-buy deal - I don't know the provisions of it.}


Great potential? I agree scored one for West Ham in 20 games and has another injury.

West Ham wouldn't want him back for another season.

Ben Rose


 

 

26 Jan 2013 13:06:27
Soccer saturday Matt letisser (spelling) has jus said wat we all ready no he said SAF is looking for favours of the refs its bout time some1 spoke about it well done MR southhampton YNWA JON 96


 

 

26 Jan 2013 12:58:23
It does seem that certain posters do not understand basic accounting terminology.
Revenues.
Profits.
Expenses (operating and variable).
Etc.
Please, comprehend what you are asking the Eds, before actually posting, or you risk sounding like a total twit.


 

 

26 Jan 2013 12:48:02
Brendon bringing in good players now in brenden we trust .


You managed to spell Brendan's name wrong two different ways in the same sentence, well done!

I, Partridge.


^ Brilliant, made me chuckle :D


Is it Brendin or Brendun?


Brendin, is that his sister?

Lil Red


 

 

26 Jan 2013 12:44:51
Hi eds,
Just wondering why nothing I post is coming up?
Thanks heaps

Perth Red {Ed002's Note - There have been posts from you in recent days but nothing today.}


Ok seems fine now probably my end earlier thanks


 

 

26 Jan 2013 12:44:09
Hi Eds,

Im sorry if you have been asked this a million times, but I was thinking how good it would be if there was an "Eds Opinions" page, of some of the Eds opinions on different matters? This would really help us understand what the different views/info that the eds have on certain topics and also it might stop you guys being inundated with the same questions?

Cheers guys, doing a great job, I love this site and appreciate your time and effort into running it!

RedChris {Ed002's Note - Nothing will stop the same questions being asked Chris.}


26 Jan 2013 16:05:26
Would it not give you Eds a valid reason to not post the same thing over and over again?
Or I suppose that would result in abuse? Either way, great site Eds!
WelshBoyDave


 

 

26 Jan 2013 12:34:24
Great to hear the news Macca a bit of Brazilian flair is what we need. Coutinho will flourish and he needs a manager who believes in young talent and who better than under Brendan Rodgers.


 

 

26 Jan 2013 12:26:37
Ed019! Wonderful video my friend. Absolutely top class, congrats.

BthekingB


 

 

26 Jan 2013 12:18:35
ince and coutinho will be coming before the end of the transfer window 10M and 7M
coates out for 9M mirin is still up in the air his club is not agreeing if not in january then definitely in summer


 

 

26 Jan 2013 12:17:55
haha
Liverpool are closing in on the signing of Inter Milan winger Philippe Coutinho after agreeing a fee with the Serie A outfit.
took them long enough to find out what the edd, s have known, thanks edd, s


 

 

26 Jan 2013 12:11:00
Just tell me if I am wrong. But this is my opinion: Rodgers and Downing talks about the dream of being FA Cup champion this year. Yes this is a dream, a goal they have. But in my opinion THIS year, is to go for the 4th spot, and forget about EL and and FA cup. A 4th spot this year would change everything financially, proper European football, better players and this helps for glory in the future.
DanielDenmark


I read these two talking about this aswell and I completely agree with you. Don't make the mistake KK made concentrating on the cups instead of the league we need that 4th place or as close to it as possible. Although I don't think we should just throw the EL or FA cup as they would both be really good to win.

Perth Red


It's FA Cup weekend, so they were responding to questions about the FA Cup! Club personnel will be dreaming of winning the Europa Cup in a few week's time during interviews


26 Jan 2013 13:08:19
I'm not being negative but can you honestly see us qualifying for the CL this season. We are definately going in the right direction but I think we need to be more consistent as we've only won 2 PL games in a row twice this season. CL not this season but a good bet for next. Remember what the club and the fans pledged to BR. "We will give you time" Lets not start getting upset when we finish 5th or 6th. Its a work in progress.

Albert


Didn't realise they got a medal for 4th


Well said Albert, I'd love 4th this year but it maybed a bridge to far, but next year we should bein with a decent shout for it. Team definately going in the right direction under Brendan.


Top 4 is shouldn't be seen as a priority, competing for titles should be a priority and finishing in the top 4 a result of that. Arsenal haven't won a trophy in 8 years but finished in top 4 for all those seasons. I'd rather take league cups, FA cups and Europa leagues than that. [FR]


 

 

26 Jan 2013 12:01:19
Ed am I banned nothing seems to be getting through.

A concerned Lil Red {Ed002's Note - Not yet. Would you like to be?}


You and me both lil red...

BigBadBen


 

 

26 Jan 2013 11:50:47
Is it pronounced 'Cou teen yo' or
'Cou teen ee o' ? I know it sounds stupid but if anyone knows it will ease my simple simple mind :) {Ed002's Note - Courtin Joe.}


Ed002 you are a true charmer. While I love the flair and talent of Coutinho, do you think that his arrival may somewhat hurt Suso's progression or will it work out well for everyone?
Cheers!
Crimson Sid {Ed002's Note - It is an interesting point and I fear that it might do.}


I thought it was "cottoneyejoe" !?
The Juicer


Koo-teen-e-yo


I'd like to think it would give Suso more determination to work harder to get back in the team and when given his chance he would grab it with both hands. The competition can only help the team. I would feel it very optimistic to expect coutinho to nail down a spot straight away, but if he does wow what an attacking choice we would have for a change. Be nice to look at a strong bench for a change with realistic game changers on it. Well that's just my take on it ed002, YNWA Simonpw


Coo-teen-yo


 

 

26 Jan 2013 11:43:57
If we sign Tom ince it won't cost us a penny, the transfer fee is very close to the amout we've saved on his wages the last 18 months. It's just like he's been on loan and were calling him back.

Lee the red {Ed002's Note - Let me guess, you are not studying accountancy. You can also buy Cavani for nothing by pretending he has been at the club since he was 16 and the transfer fee equates to the wages you would have spent on him.}


Absolutely stunning. Apparently, if you take only certain games this season you would be top.

AJH


On top form today Ed002.


 

 

26 Jan 2013 11:05:20
moring eds,
question regarding the Courtinho deal,
if a deal is in place, how long do we have to wait on a work permit? presuming he doent have a EU. passport.
he does to my knowledge have 1 international cap for Brazil, and I think this makes it easier?

All the best Eds!

AJH {Ed002's Note - A few days to find out if he is able to get one and the one cap is meaningless.}


Ed002 or any others, I thought he held an Italian passport a bit like Lucas did and therefore this would make the signature easier or does he not ? {Ed002's Note - No - he needs a work permit.}


Ed002 or any others, I thought he held an Italian passport a bit like Lucas did and therefore this would make the signature easier or does he not ? {Ed002's Note - No, he needs a work permit.}


As he has lived in Italy ( within th EU ), it should boot be as much of a problem as getting a work permit for him if he had come straight from Brazil. {Ed002's Note - It makes no difference under the criteria applied.}


26 Jan 2013 16:20:36
Do we apply for the permit first Ed? Or do we buy him and then have to loan him out should it get rejected?

WelshBoyDave {Ed002's Note - Any deal will be subject to a work permit being obtained.}


 

 

26 Jan 2013 10:55:33
BR seriously wants to invest in Coutinho.

When he was younger he was tipped to be an absolute superstar.

We really don't want to miss out on this player - he has an abundance of skill and will be worth more than double what we are offering if he fulfils his potential.

The deal is not completely done - a number of hurdles to overcome.

But we have been trying.

MULDER


 

 

26 Jan 2013 10:51:13
Maybe I'm wrong but was it not said here before that ince is actually out of contract in the summer? If so the very notion that we'll buy him and loan him back is just ridiculous.. {Ed002's Note - It is not as simple as that and it has been discussed before.}


 

 

26 Jan 2013 10:49:57
Hi Edds I was wondering if you knew what the situation was regarding doni, because he has just released a statement saying he is heading back to Liverpool after talking to his solicitor, thank you
KJC {Ed002's Note - We are not interested in gossip at all. TRy www.nationalenquirer.com}


It comes up saying that the national enquirer isn't allowed in my area? how can you just not tell the fans what's went on. Doni says he's suing the club? what's that all about?

Scottybhoy 1888 {Ed002's Note - THink of it simply as a contractual matter and him wanting to leave the club.}


26 Jan 2013 11:57:53
ha, not interested in gossip?

this just has to be sarcasm, I will give you the benefit of the doubt and assume you are being sarcastic!


Unable to log on it edd. Any suggestions


 

 

Not sure you are allowed 12 players...and when did we sign Piddy!

Jack the Groove


 

 

26 Jan 2013 10:38:34
We are reading a lot from posters on this site that a fee has been agreed with inter & coutinho should sign by mon or tues & that we are apply for a work permit & so on.

I'm also reading on here sources from inside Lfc, which is rubbish because it is very difficult to get anything from out of our club now.

As a long time poster on this site I know the Ed's (& in particular Ed002) are very accurate with information, Ed's what is your take on where we are at with coutinho and that will be good enough for me.

Cheers Ed's & great work & superb site.

Jimbob {Ed002's Note - A new offer has been made which restructures the installments Liverpool wish to pay in because they do not have the cash to match the bid from Southampton not the cash to buy the player outright. I had suspected a loan-to-buy deal rather than this.}


26 Jan 2013 12:04:49
Ed002 are you completely delusional or just hellbent on trying to enforce the idea that we are broke?

In what world or universe do you think we cannot afford the extra 2 million to match southamptons offer?

Honestly, are you for real?

There's a distinct difference between not wanting to pay the extra and not being able to mate.

You really are totally deluded. {Ed002's Note - You clearly did not read what I wrote did you? Liverpool's offer does not involve the club paying cash for the player right away. Southampton's offer is for a single cash payment. Did the club advertise for idiots like you as fans or what?}


26 Jan 2013 12:36:56
Ha Ha Ha! Well said Ed002. I don't think we have a nox head shortage at Lfc in the fans section, as most of them post utter rhubarb on here. Ah well with every club there comes a portion of fans that we would rather kept their comments to themselves but it makes for a more interesting debate.

Albert


Well said ed002, I am constantly amazed how many people don't actually read properly, be it here, news paper articles interviews etc. It seems people are intent on making their own spin on what is clearly written or spoken. There's not always a conspiracy or hidden agenda. Sometimes things are what has been said or written and no more than that.YNWA Simonpw


Maybe (just) maybe the person not just miss read ed (002)does not understand transfer payments etc because thought if you payed 10 million you pay 10 million there and then ! But no not always the case a few million up front and 2 million every year till it payed etc ! I'm sure there lots ov ways don't think I lot ov clubs pay all up front could be wrong ! I hope this makes some sense
YNWA lfc linc


 

 

26 Jan 2013 10:38:29
Now that we have a bit more pace and creativity coming in and already at the club in attacking positions is there any chance of any quick central defenders linked to us for this transfer window, or maybe the club are checking some for the summer?

Eds do you have any potential names we are interested in, because people on here are kinda spamming names and I don't know who to believe.

Thanks
Ness - London Red


How would they know who we're looking at in the summer? And can you not copy my name please just because it's good don't mean you have to nick it.

London red


Well said, ness. London red isn't the only london red on here i'm sure, jd


 

 

26 Jan 2013 10:38:22
Coates was South American player of the tournament not fitting in BR plan* makes . you wonder how good or reliable the plan is. Is there no flexibility in BR plans or does he know only one plan??. No wonder this will discourage young south american players to come to anfield. I rate him and not given a fair chance to prove himself and all this mention of him not in the plan!!!. Still remember his overhead goal kick. That goal was at least enough to show that this guy had potential. If we do sell, it would be wise to put in a first refusal clause at least. No one proves themselves a great footballer whilst spending most of their time sitting on the bench.
K


I was called a maniac recently and told I did not watch football when I suggested that Coates would never make it at Liverpool. I say that because not that he's a bad player but simple horses for courses theory. I know my judgement is only based on a handfull of appearances starting with a very difficult debut at Spurs... from this moment irrespective of us being down to 9 nine men against them just his stature and his ability to turn on a sixpence straight away called for alarm bells. The Prem is fast paced and whenever I've seen him he makes rash tackles, concedes space easily and is sluggish when moving into fowards back allowing them to gain a yard all the time. No doubt in South American he may have more time to read the game and make decisions but no here unfortunately, agreed I watched his tournament were he was impressive but it dosnt mean rubbish when you come here. Rodgers will have probably seen this in training and the handfull of games he's been given, ok probably not enough time to display his credentials but you need the basics which he clearly lacks at this moment.


26 Jan 2013 11:53:09
i agree to an extent but you have to remember that footballers have to fight there way in and take there chance when it is given to him, he hasn't performed well when had the chance
wolvo_Jake


I also remember Diego Forlan winning player of the tournament at a pretty big international tournament and he didn't exaxctly set the premiership alight, doesn't mean they're not good players, just that some players aren't suited to the premiership!


Peter crouch scored a couple of over head kicks, should we of held on to him instead of Suarez? Someone's talent or potential isn't judged on one thing. Coates doesn't suit the passing style, he's a big rough and ready type of player.
Redgrant


 

 

26 Jan 2013 10:29:58
Inter Milan midfielder Philippe Coutinho could be a Liverpool player as early as Monday, according to reports in the Italian media, with Reds manager Brendan Rodgers confirming the club still has unfinished business in the January transfer window.

Coutinho, 20, has been a target for the Reds throughout the January transfer window and, despite insisting he is happy in the Serie A, looks likely to move to the Premier League in the next week.

Liverpool have had two bids for the Brazilian rejected and reports across Britain suggest the Anfield club have refused to go above their original £8m offer, while Southampton are believed to have met the Nerazzurri's €13 million (£10.2m) asking price for Coutinho.

But Sky Italia believe that Liverpool - the player's preferred destination should he move to England - have matched that sum in their final attempt to convince Inter to sell the former Vasco de Gama star.

Source: ESPN


 

 

26 Jan 2013 10:08:19
Eds what is the extent of coutinhos injury

Ladd {Ed002's Note - Trivial. He has another kidney he can use.}


 

 

26 Jan 2013 09:54:41
Our January window looks to be very productive and not too much stress on the wage bill:
Sturridge 12 million
Coutinho 8 million

Outs: sahin save 4 million
Cole save 3 million
Coates 10 million (lots of interest and you could be surprised)
Suso on loan to Wigan could be a good move but I think we should probably keep.

The squad has been really improved as sturridge has probably put his value up to 20 million after just 3 games! He seems to fit in so well. FSG have backed us so let's give them our support. {Ed002's Note - Not one of these numbers is correct.}


26 Jan 2013 11:27:33
Ed's. In response to your post I believe you. However, it seems that a large portion of people come on here to talk utter nonsense. They believe they have the inside gossip and want to go on about how much money people have paid and what targets are coming and going. My request is that you keep posting their comments as it brightens up my day with uncontrollable laughter. Great work on the site by the way.
Albert


One number is correct Ed, Sturridge has played only 3 games!
haha sorry I had to!

RobInRed


I wouldn't let dave the mouth whelan ever have one of our players


 

 

26 Jan 2013 09:48:10
Unbelievable!

Just been playing Fifa 10 with my young son and we had game against Man United.

For Liverpool we had Torres and United had Owen. How things have changed.

After 5 minutes I took Torres of and we stormed to a 1-0 lead with great goal from Kuyt only for United to get a pen in the 86 min. Who steps up and scored the pen, Micahael Owen.

Any thoughts to what I should do with this game?

Steve068


26 Jan 2013 11:30:33
Fifa 10 is not real. Plus what kind of player are you to get beaten by your son whose playing as Man utd. I propose a re-match and regardless of the score you should get atleast 5 of your players sent off which will mean Utd players getting injured and then happy days. Ha!


Bin it and buy fifa13


FIFA 13 is real. FACT. I can't get Torres to score at all.


FIFA 12 had an achievement for scoring with Torres and play as stoke without committing an assault. Hardest trophies ever.
Scouse_Pride {Ed019's Note - I've won that Trophy}


 

 

25 Jan 2013 18:55:36
Ed002, How much would an extra 15000 seats generate in revenue per season? Cheers

The Irish Rover {Ed002's Note - Not as much as you would expect - a few £M at best. Perhaps £3M or £4M.}


He asked for revenue (I.e. sales) not profit Ed....I presume you're £3-4m is profit whilst the financing is paid off? {Ed002's Note - I have no idea what you mean - profit?. I answered the question, it is a revenue figure.}


The club said that the additional seats would give us £6 Million per season for league games after all of the staffing and policing costs were accounted for on the cost per seat profile we have. {Ed002's Note - Ok.}


Surely ed it's more than that at £30 a game min that's 450k a game plus programmes merchandise

18 home games a season plus cup ties your talking 8 to 10 mill a season


The £6 mill figure is about right as match day income is £40 mill but match day costs are £20 mill per season


 

 

26 Jan 2013 09:38:44
So coates has no future I don't know if that will be correct given the fact rodgers said only one person will be let out on loan and not sold


I suspect he'll go out on loan for the rest of the season then be sold in the summer

RedSpud


Coates sold and possibly suso out on loan


 

 

26 Jan 2013 09:32:57
Morning eds
You lot have saved me a few bob lately, I don't by the papers anymore full of drivel! Just read what Yous have to say. "If" we get couthino is he cup tied for Europe? Was he added in inters euro squad?thanks Edds
Kp {Ed052's Note - he has played a few Euro minutes for Inter so's cup tied}


 

 

26 Jan 2013 09:28:29
Stroke of luck this week - was given tickets for game at Arsenal on Wed. Does anyone know if you're allowed to wear club colours if you're sat in one of the corporate boxes ? Wouldn't seem right going the game without my away top on ?
Cheers
RedTed (Think we're on for a 2-0 win)


I've been Arsenal away loads of times, both at Highbury and the Emirates. No problems what so ever walking to the staduim or around the ground. You won't be able to get in certain pubs( near the ground ) though with away colours on, same for most grounds though.

You'll find the catering pretty good too, no big q's for a pint before the match or at half time, unlike our place 5 deep at the Kop end :-)

Enjoy the match
Nicky D


It's obviously shirt and tie and trousers if you are in the corporate area. If you are in a box owned by a mate I have no idea.

Swampmonster


You can wear what you want arsenal are a very decent set up true corinthians .ynwa


 

 

26 Jan 2013 09:09:42
Well if the scouts were at the melbourne victory game this evening watching Marco Rojas they would have been happy with what they saw, with him scoring a brace! Also read that Liverpool may be coming down under for an exhibition match against Victory later this year.

Seeknick


Or against Sydney. Nothing confirmed yet.

cozinoz


 

 

26 Jan 2013 08:45:56
Lucas has 'followed' phillippecoutinho on twitter and Instagram. Read into it however you like. Could be to encourage him to come, could be because they are friends, could be because he knows he's coming to England at a different club, could be because he's coming to Liverpool, could be because he likes his photos. Like I said read into it however you like, but the timing of it is strange.


26 Jan 2013 09:24:58
He's not following him anymore, looks like he got a telling off from someone above. That, or he's got loads of questions from fans asking if he's coming..


26 Jan 2013 11:23:58
Could be that they're both from Brazil and they've met a few times. Means absolutely nothing. The deal will go through if Inter accept what we're offering and so does the player and not if Lucas befriends him on Twitter or instagram. Have a cup of tea and take it easy. What's the rush the window doesn't close until the 31st.


26 Jan 2013 12:09:21
Yes it could be that, all the guy was saying was about the timing! You're right they probably could be friends but why follow him only in the last couple of days when the club he plays for are linked with him.


26 Jan 2013 12:46:00
Good point. However i'm not sure that Lucas is privvy to transfer goings on at the club as much as you or I. My point is that he will not sign just because one of his Brazil friends asks him to. The deal is what will bring him to the club. It will be nice that he's got a fellow countryman at the club also but I don't think its a deal breaker and so friends on twitter or instagram would be irrelevant. Plus instead of doing that wouldn't he just phone him up and speak to him. I'm just saying that I don't think Lucas us giving us hints on social networking sites.


 

 

26 Jan 2013 08:18:23
ED,

Are Liverpool Interested in Tendayi Darikwa and will he come to us by the end of window. {Ed052's Note - I am trying to find out. We have watched nim apparently}


 

 

26 Jan 2013 08:15:56
Our Liverpool scout must be impressed by the performance of Marco Rojas for Melbourne Victory against Sydney FC today. Two goals so far and excellent open field play - he is well worth a look.


I've never watched Aussie footy. What sort of standard is it, as a comparison to ours ?
I remember my old fella used to do the footy pools. At summer, when our season had stopped, these odd exotic names appeared on his coupon from the australian leagues. We'd never heard of half the spots, but the best of it was, my dad used to sit there and pore over his predictions for results. Haha, never seen an Aussie match in his puff !
The Juicer


Put it ths way, Emile Hesky is probably the best player in the league. That's how good it is.

JR


Heskey barely stands out. Del Piero is a class above as is Shinji Ono. The league has improved markedly the last couple of years and the level of many of the Oz and Kiwi players is far better than many northern hemisphere pundits believe.


Heskey isn't the best player in the league at all. It's behind premier league no doubt about it, but is getting better each year, it's doesn't have billionaires buying every player and also has a salary cap to keep the league going and teams on an even par.

Seeknick


I spend a lot of time down under as my wife is Australian (still can't convert her from AFL.....) and have seen a few Adelaide United home games as well as live games on Foxtel. I'd say the standard is similar to the mid to lower end of the Championship. Rios would be a gamble but if he was to show the form of Harry Kewell at Leeds United he'd certainly be worth a pop.

I also think that Alessandro del Piero would take great exception to the assertion that Emile Heskey is the best player in the league

ad


Jr your kidding yourself arent you? Emile Hesky isn't even the best player in his team let alone the whole A League.

BrisbaneLFC


Del Piero is better than Heskey. All the best Aussie players move to foreign leagues and most the imported Players are either untested or over the hill. It's not comparable to the better European leagues (probably on par with English League 1 or 2)

cozinoz


26 Jan 2013 11:54:54
Emile Heskey what a player. He's the only centre forward I watched that didn't agree with the fact that it was his job to score the goals. He was a big lad though so I wouldn't say that to his face.

Albert


It must of improved a awful lot as local lads I know who played in the Birkenhead Sunday league who went over to oz and played in the oz league in the 80s


Basically the mls.
AnfieldUSAA


 

 

26 Jan 2013 08:05:10
Re Coutinho & Ince

Just read somewhere on here that Pacheco could poss be included in the Ince deal..Seems plausible enough.

But it got me thinking, is Pacheco really any different to Coutinho or even to some extent Ince?

In the 4-3-3 he'd be one of those front 3 as I imagine the new guys would. He's not old so fits in there too. He seems to be playing really well in U21s, always had great skill, touch, vision, so what is the actual deal with him?
Is his attitude really that bad or is it simply Bren doesn't fancy (not that way!) the player?

Looking from his point of view, he's got to be peeved off as sterling and suso have been moved to melwood and are ahead of him in pecking order, whereas he's been sent the other way.
Plus Borini (21-22) and sturridge (23) coming in has moved him even further back.

With the probable acquisitions of Ince and Coutinho, he's at a dead end.

For me, its a great shame. Whenever he's played always liked the Kid.
He seems like one of those that needs a run (3-4 games) and he'll find his feet.

But saying that, obviously something's not right
Would love to hear your thoughts guys

Sinner21


Pacheco might not have had lots of opportunity in the 1st team at Anfield but he has been out on loan in Spain and England and maybe he is good enough for the reserves but not for 1st team action.

Young players will be given a chance to prove themselves if they have earned it. Suso and Sterling are well ahead of Pacheco in ability and showing promise so that is the reason why they have broken into the 1st team ahead of Pacheco. Pacheco is 22 now. If he was that good then by now another team would have tried to snap him up?

Max


 

 

26 Jan 2013 05:00:01
If we have signed Philippe Coutinho it is a great signing, looks a very silky AMC - ok you tube but all the same, amazing skill ... you would not want to play 5 a side against him.

SK


 

 

26 Jan 2013 07:38:21
eds do Liverpool have any interest in bernd leno
thanks {Ed052's Note - it is possible he could be looked at, but he could be expensive}


 

 

26 Jan 2013 07:29:05
eds do Liverpool have any cb targets and have they shown any interest in:
kurt zouma
papadopolous
mangala {Ed052's Note - no interest in them}


 

 

26 Jan 2013 07:24:59
with news that ince and coutinho look like they are signing, where is the experience and does this mean we will be having a clear out in the summer of some of the younger players?
Assiadi, pacheco, suso, shelvey in first team, plus from the little I have of the reserves there are some some good little players there. I would feel concerned if I were them.
It is great fsg are supporting rogers but if our youngsters are good enough would it not have made sense like gerrard said to buy experience who can play for two or three years to nurture through the youngsters?


I can see exactly what FSG are trying to do and am 100% behind the plan .Gerrard shouldn't be asking for the Mccallister type signing, because in my opinion he has the experience to be that same influence.I would however like to see an enforcer type player being bought, to throw in against the more physical teams.


There is plenty of experience in the Liverpool team if people would bother to look. Reina, Johnson, Agger, Skyrtel, Carragher, Enrique, Gerrard, Lucas, Downing, Suarez. I actually think with our young players included we have an exciting mix of youth and experience.

BrisbaneLFC


 

 

26 Jan 2013 07:06:51
Am I missing something eds.... What is going on with jack but land. We will need another keeper in the summer and it is the clubs policy to buy young English talent??? Birmingham are doing very poorly right now....what are we waiting for? {Ed052's Note - its not the clubs policy to buy English players. He simply isn't goodenough and we ddidn't seem to want to pay a silly fee for him. I expect a move for a good young German keeper in the summer}


We are waiting for Butland to actually become a good player, at the moment he is playing very poorly. He isn't worth the investment right now. He just isn't good enough so I don't understand the fascination with him.

BrisbaneLFC


Ed052, are there any young german keepers that catch your eye? There isn't much German football on tv here in Australia so I don't really know of any!

BrisbnaeLFC {Ed052's Note - I watch very little, butvany young German keeper seems a star in the making at the minute. Leno, Stetgen etc}


Thanks Ed052, appreciate the response.

BrisbaneLFC


Thanks Ed052, appreciate the response.

BrisbaneLFC


 

 

26 Jan 2013 05:25:25
Eds, is it possible for clubs to sort out their transfer paperwork during the weekends?
Hope Coutinho deal will be announced soon. {Ed052's Note - yes, I believe it would, be}


 

 

26 Jan 2013 04:59:35
Also by all accounts Coates has no future at the club and maybe a centre half will be signed..

Any idea why this is the case. Looks a good player, although hasn't really got a chance this year?
Cheers


Coates is right sided CB

We still have carra for cover there short term and also both Kelly and wisdom have played most of their footie in that position

Currently no direct cover for dagger so the ideal would be get some cash for Coates and get left sided CB that can also cover full back

Then we no longer need downing as LB cover and with attacking signings coming in we can also bank some money for downing

Shushyboy


I think sending him on loan so we can see how he performs and developes as he gets regular game time. If he does improve then we can bring him back!

That would make sense.

NS


 

 

26 Jan 2013 02:45:19
Having admitted a top-four finish is an uphill battle, Rodgers went on to say that the future of Luis Suarez did not entirely depend on the club securing Champions League football next season.
"Luis had a terrific season last season and he had an opportunity to leave, and probably would have had an excuse with a new manager coming in, but he didn't. He committed to the club, " Rodgers said.
"He sees the vision going forward, and he believes in that. He knows it won't happen overnight. He has had a brilliant season with 20 goals until now, and hopefully there are many more to come."




Now all stop thinking your an inside job know it all and have some faith suarez wants to bring us up and not enter CL the easy way?


 

 

26 Jan 2013 01:52:43
Hi eds, why do you think it hasn't worked out for Coates at Anfield? Could his departure have any influence on whether Suarez will leave or not? {Ed052's Note - I just dont think he is the type of player the manager wants, he doesn't suite. It wont affect Suarez one bit}


26 Jan 2013 08:11:26
South American player if the tournament not fitting in BR plan* makes . you wonder how good or reliable the plan is. Is there no flexibility in BR plans or does he know only one plan??. No wonder this will discourage young south american to come to anfield.
K


 

 

26 Jan 2013 01:11:09
So many people going on about Coutinho as if he is some elixir from the Gods..........but how many of us have ever seen him play .......I haven't !

M


He's quite good, actually. very good on the ball and seems to be able to make plenty of time for himself. I've only really seen him when he was on loan at Getafe. But all in all, a good product to work with. Vision plus!

Red7.


Go watch him play then. Don't make a possible new signing negative before its even happened. Wow!


I think you'll find lots people haven't seen him play- he wasn't making a negative comment.

I'm not going to get carried away either!

J


'good product'?

Po


I think you'll find it was espanyol you watched him play for, get your facts right


I saw him play on you tube - he very skilfully flicked a ball over a players head.

He even nutmegged a player whilst dribbling.

I would pay 20 million for him.

Fabian


Saw a fair bit of him in spain last season, great feet, tricky, will def add quality to the squad. Not even 21 yet either plenty of maturing to do but hopefully we can get the best out of him and get his peak years . Must say i'm very excited about the signing .

Raw


Can play as 1 of the top 3 or in the hole as an attacking mid. excellent 1st touch. scores goals but more of a provider though. similar to sterling in many ways. him, sturridge & ince are players that seem to want to be part of what br is doing at lfc. a lot of dreamers on this site seem to want us to sign players who don't even want to be here


26 Jan 2013 11:39:33
I watched Coutinho on you tube round up some bandits and save the generals daughter from execution. Whilst doing all this he was wearing polished leather boots and did kick ups throughout the whole thing. I would pay 100m for Coutinho. Ha Ha Ha! Ed's is my post any different from most of the posts on here (utter nonsense).


Where did you see that on YouTube ?

He sounds amazing!


26 Jan 2013 13:32:07
I know a regular Zorro in the making. It took a bit to find it on you tube but its there. Trust me its as genuine as saying Suarez to Bayern.


 

 

26 Jan 2013 00:39:51
Anyone else find it unusual that Moussa Sissoko has signed a 6 and a half year contract? Seems a bit dodgy to me, unless its to make up his refusal to have a signing on fee


 

 

26 Jan 2013 00:49:07
Rodgers believes Coates doesn't have the technical ability for his style of play, we want rid of him in jan and were prepared to wait until the summer if a deal can't be done for the replacement, we will make do with 3 centre halfs, also Rodgers prefers Williams from Swansea!
Darboy


 

 

26 Jan 2013 00:47:48
If this transfer window ends with us getting Sturridge, Coutinho and Ince I would be very happy, a big improvement in the attacking third and real potential to finish in the top 4 .


 

 

26 Jan 2013 00:07:04
Seems like we have been succesful in bringing in Coutinho.
Well done! Ian Ayre.

kidmillions


 

 

26 Jan 2013 00:04:42
Coutinho is rubbish
Can't believe we are even interested in him? So overated its untrue, so here is to him signing for Southhamton/Spurs and us dodging a bullet.

Cheers
Leftfieldy


Not over rated as much as over priced by Inter. 15m euro is silly. The 8m we offered is reasonable.

He seems to me like a samba version of Sterling, which wouldn't be a terrible idea to replace or displace downing in the squad.

SpudRed


I have watched him a couple of times..and I can boldly say he would offer more to our attack than allen and downing


Spurs aren't interested mate! Someone tried to wind them up and it crashed before it really got off! They just thought it was a typo regarding moutinho! !


First saw him play when he was 17 in a champions league game thought he was amazing forgot who they were playing think it was an English side they were playing


Ask yourself this. Would you prefer Coutinho or Zaha? Me: Coutinho. Now look at the price of each. We got a good deal if the figures quoted are true. If we can blend him into the first team in the latter part of the season and have him EPL ready for August then I think our options going forward (excuse the pun) are great. We've injected a lot of pace into the squad in BR reign, that we were crying out for recently. Speed, crisp passing and an eye for goal is what was needed. We're getting there for sure. Now a cup run, a Europa run and more than anything else a solid 15 games and a run up the to "compete" for the 4th spot would be perfect.


It was spuds you watched him play against. I don't think he was 17 though.
derryred


 

 

 
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