Liverpool Banter Archive April 28 2011

 

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28 Apr 2011 23:44:39
Joey Barton is not welcome at Anfield, he will not be joining LFC at all.

He is an Everton fan, who hates liverpool (and has often stated us, infact did do this season) and we hate him too.

Not a good person, not a good player IMHO.

I will not forget the Alonso incident anytime soon. He is not worthy of the shirt (Barton, that is, - Xabi Alonso, I will personally drive you back here! )

Lets leave it at that, Barton will not ever be an LFC player.

HodgsonOut

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 23:41:13
Bartons crossing has been second only to banes this year i would not start him every game at all but he could do a job linking with carrol when teams are sitting back and defending lower table teams who we
struggle against.

aintree dave

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 23:44:27
Editor, why is it each transfer window you all say we are ''nailed on to sign such n such'' january it was honda. never happend. summer ur saying sanchez won't happen. you have prooven on many ocasions you do not have the contacts or sources you claim. POST {Ed001's Note - you have lost me, none of us said Honda was nailed on to sign, I said I wanted him to sign, never once did I say he was nailed on. Perhaps you would like to apologise and admit your error?}

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 23:38:57
I think we should sign Alex from Chelsea. Before anyone starts, I know he's carp but my 5 year old is called Alex so I'd be quids in. Sorry but this wedding dvd is still on the speaches & I'm losing the will! ALB

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 23:37:02
{Ed001's Note - they did show on SSN that we were in the top 3 on form since Dalglish, but I don't know where you would find the full stats online.}
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i thought we would have been second?

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 23:29:34
Im sorry but if Joey Barton is signed by Liverpool this summer I will be substantially disappointed; if anything I would lose confidence in the club as A, he is nothing special, certainly not good enough to wear the red shirt, and B, he is a pure bread scum bag who attracts nothing but trouble and negative publicity.

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 23:34:16
Bartons crossing has been second only to banes this
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28 Apr 2011 23:27:56
Ed, do you know what the table would look like if the season started when Kenny came in? Just wondering what kind of shape we would be in compared to those currently above, see where our current squad could get us next season without the awful start?
Dont know if theres anywhere that can show it, if you don't know please post and hopefully someone smart could let me know.
Great site, strangely addictive.
Warm {Ed001's Note - they did show on SSN that we were in the top 3 on form since Dalglish, but I don't know where you would find the full stats online.}

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Thanks for you answer, that awesome, I didn't know it would make that much of a difference. Things can only get better over the summer, very encouraging.

Also just seen this comment:

'Might shock you all but we are to put a bid in for young up coming steve sidwell'

As someone who moved down south and keep a keen eye on Reading, I can tell you that Sidwell is not up and coming. He peaked at Reading when they dominated the championship (106 points) and finished a point off Europe in the premiership. Since then he has plateaued. Decent player for top championship/ struggling Prem team. While on the subject, I have seen Shane Long also linked with Liverpool. Up until as recently as christmas this season, the majority of Reading fans would have been glad to have seen the back of him. He had a great six months but belongs in the same category as Sidwell at the moment. He does however show promise and is young enough to make something of his career.

KNIGHT KING KENNY.

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 23:15:26
Im fed up off all this barton bashing. The lad can be a right tit BUT he is a good player, ive always rated him but because of his past hes criticised. If any of us fans arent happy with him then why not criticise carroll for cheating on his girl then hitting her when she caught him! Or suarez and his world cup handball or biting an opposition player! If Barton past wasnt the way it was he would be at least in the england squad.
JF92
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Ok JF92 i will forget what he's done off the pitch mate and just give my opinion of him on the pitch.

A) We don't need him.

B) He's not good enough.

C) He detests us.

D) He's a very dirty player when things arn't going his way.

E) He's a liability for the reason i have giving above.

F) As some said earlier he would disrupt our dressing room.

G) He goes against everything that FSG and Kenny said (buying young players, value for money)

These are my reasons for not wanting him JF92 as a player mate, not an ex-prisoner.

Blair Mayne YNWA

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 23:19:03
David Speedie at Liverpool -

6 Goals in 12 Games (1 in 2)

Souness didn't rate him and sold him back to Kenny at Blackburn where he got:

23 Goals in 36 Games (1 in 1.5)

So your point about "Kenny buying Speedie" was. .??

Matt S - YNWA

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 23:21:35
Just a quick question to the fantasists who list reams of our players and put their value next to their names. . . . . by what stretch of the imagination is Joe Cole worth £10m?????
I wish him well if he moves on and I'm sorry for him that it hasn't quite worked out. I thought when we bought him that he would struggle given that he hasn't performed for a couple of years now and seems to have lost the "x-factor" he had a few years back.
At best, he will return to London and will be off our wage-bill with Liverpool and Joe Cole parting as friends. Fulham or West Ham would probably be his preferred destinations but ther'es no way on this planet we can expect anything for him.
Nobody will pay £10m plus match his massive wages, especially when, with respect to the lad, he's such a gamble. . . .or am I being terribly naive??
ANFIELDPETE

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 23:07:12
I think KK only started the Barton rumour coz he knew my missus had just put our wedding dvd on & he thought he better give me something else I can't make sense of. Anyone else got any good plans for the morning? If not you're all very welcome to join our lads & dads pitch n put. .male dogs also invited. ALB

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 23:08:30
Might shock you all but we are to put a bid in for young up coming steve sidwell, also expect a bid for adam johnson but if that doesn't work we will go for experienced pires after his stand out performances for villa. . . You heard it here first

Red eccles

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 23:09:20
Ed, do you know what the table would look like if the season started when Kenny came in? Just wondering what kind of shape we would be in compared to those currently above, see where our current squad could get us next season without the awful start?
Dont know if theres anywhere that can show it, if you don't know please post and hopefully someone smart could let me know.
Great site, strangely addictive.
Warm {Ed001's Note - they did show on SSN that we were in the top 3 on form since Dalglish, but I don't know where you would find the full stats online.}

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 23:12:17
{Ed001's Note - I think you will find a lot of us did criticise both of those players and were uncomfortable with their signings. But neither have done anything like as bad as Joey 'stubs cigars out in the faces of teammates and attacks little kids' Barton. If he was not a professional footballer he would have been locked away for his actions off the field for a long long time.} lol @ little kids. .these are the little kids that kill and shoot other people. Not saying that what Barton did was right though. But some of those "kids" deserve it. but i have no idea on Barton's case. Btw Ashely cole actually "shot" someone. . what if he wasn't a professional footballer?. . and just another person in street? He would have probably killed someone by now. {Ed001's Note - it was an air rifle, hardly like he tried to kill the lad, Barton has a track record of attacks on people not in a position to defend themselves.}

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 23:12:20
Blair - totally agree with your Nolan instead of Barton post, makes much more sense from every angle to me too - ALB

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 23:05:57
{Ed001's Note - also he forgets to mention he posted it before Dalglish took charge and Dalglish is the man that is the origin of the Barton interest.}

Or maybe Daglish has been a long term admirer of Barton and possibly advised the club to signing him when he was working behind the scenes and Hodgson refused. Now Daglish is under command maybe he wants to sign him.

I think the one thing he does offer is aggression, he is a hard man and will scare other players and teams.

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 22:44:18
Hi Eds

Just a thought

A lot of the posts on Rumours require more options than Agree / Disagree. Have u considered the layout of facebook where people can comment on posts or even starting a facebook group. I guess there are issues related to advertising etc or technical issues that i'm not aware of. I'm not much of an IT whizzkid but i visit the site most days & often think of ways i would like it to improve (by the way i'm not having a pop, just making a suggestion or two) for example if the page could update automatically.

I appreciate that u guys r busy

Best wishes {Ed001's Note - unfortunately it is impossible to allow comments to be automatically posted. Unlike a social network, where all comments are by people you know and so you can just stop idiots from posting abuse, you would have no control over replies and it would just end up with people bickering like 5 year olds. I have kept it as this editorial situation to try and keep some semblance of order and make it move interesting for people to read. I do agree that there are times it would be nice to have more options, but it is just not practical to provide them. People abuse things too much, especially when you have such bitter rivalries to contend with.}

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 22:48:05
"Ganso for £10m? im pretty sure santos would want more than that for him."

I know, on Football Manager he is made to be extremely skillful but slow as a turtle. It is not true - I watched one match and he is fast enough. . plus extremely skillful as well. At least 35 mil. Would be a great signing. . I wish. .

RHI

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 22:50:04
Im fed up off all this barton bashing. The lad can be a right tit BUT he is a good player, ive always rated him but because of his past hes criticised. If any of us fans arent happy with him then why not criticise carroll for cheating on his girl then hitting her when she caught him! Or suarez and his world cup handball or biting an opposition player! If Barton past wasnt the way it was he would be at least in the england squad.
JF92 {Ed001's Note - I think you will find a lot of us did criticise both of those players and were uncomfortable with their signings. But neither have done anything like as bad as Joey 'stubs cigars out in the faces of teammates and attacks little kids' Barton. If he was not a professional footballer he would have been locked away for his actions off the field for a long long time.}

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 22:54:22
Ed001 only jokin mate. Noticed Macca's posted Rafa to Chelsea-well Stevie G defo won't be heading there then with FT already there too! Alexi Lalas Beard (ALB from now on, I did think that handle through did I!) {Ed001's Note - ah ok, yeah sorry, I hadn't read back through to see Macca post that before I replied.}

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 22:56:56
I've no foundation for this but suppose Stevie G were to move in the summer maybe that's the thinking behind the Barton interest i.e. KK wanting to maintain a local experienced presence in centre mid. I just get the impression SG no longer having such a dominant influence has caused some issues for him & this would be his last chance to leave. By the way I'm no fan of Barton, nor would I compare SG with him. I'm just trying to fatham out why with Lucas, Miereles & Stevie would KK look at Barton unless someone is leaving? Heard anything about anyone leaving Ed? SG was linked with Murinho & Madrid not too long ago Alexi Lalas's beard {Ed001's Note - Mourinho is unlikely to be at Madrid and he is the one that wants Stevie, but maybe he would want to take him to Chelsea with him? Personally I doubt it, I think it is more an option instead of Adam.}
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If this were the case lads then why not go for Nolan who is one of us and a far better player than Barton. And Nolan is Carroll's best mate so Nolan ticks more boxes than Barton ever could.

Blair Mayne YNWA

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 22:26:26
Don't worry guys. we have more chance of signing Sanchez than Barton. Barton rumor is just for media and these people called "sources." It won't happen. I am more than 1000% sure.

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 22:27:04
Oh please not barton, PLEASE! There are tones of better centre midfielders out there who have twice his quality. He is a decent player who linked up well with Carrol at Newcastle. He has the potential to cause problems in teams and has a poor temper. Banega, Defour, Pjanic are all younger, better quality players who have something about them.

E.H LFC

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 22:29:49
I've no foundation for this but suppose Stevie G were to move in the summer maybe that's the thinking behind the Barton interest i.e. KK wanting to maintain a local experienced presence in centre mid. I just get the impression SG no longer having such a dominant influence has caused some issues for him & this would be his last chance to leave. By the way I'm no fan of Barton, nor would I compare SG with him. I'm just trying to fatham out why with Lucas, Miereles & Stevie would KK look at Barton unless someone is leaving? Heard anything about anyone leaving Ed? SG was linked with Murinho & Madrid not too long ago Alexi Lalas's beard {Ed001's Note - Mourinho is unlikely to be at Madrid and he is the one that wants Stevie, but maybe he would want to take him to Chelsea with him? Personally I doubt it, I think it is more an option instead of Adam.}

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 22:36:31
Just passing on what i was told told today, there is a good chance Rafa may be the next manager of Chelsea.

Cheers

Macca

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I would have to agree with that. . . . .He gets good performances out of forwards who play off the shoulders of the last defender (namely Torres, Eto, etc). .

Thats Chelsea's only chance of getting a decent season out of Torres. . . If you analyse the last time Torres had a fantastic season, it was in 2007-08 (his first season in Liverpool).

Primarily because its the only summer where Spain do not play. .ie AFTER A WORLD CUP YEAR. . .

So 2011-12 is the last season where Fernando has a good chance of having a scorcher of a season. . .

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 22:43:25
Anyone know of any interest in falco of Porto or cordozo of benfica??

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 22:43:38
I hope macca is right and rafa does go to chelsea. Hopefully hel do the same damage to them as he did to inter amd our great club
*Lepricon Cucumber*

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 22:24:17
I think Jose has forgot that Guardiola is the only manager in history to win every single trophy (6) that he could go for in one season.

Sorry Blair, totally agree with ya on Jose but Celtic FC won everything that was there for them to win under the Great Jock Stein, they won the League, League cup, Scottish FA Cup, European Cup and The Glasgow Cup.

Would never like to see Jose Mourhino in The Anfield hotseat or Barton at the club.

Eric The Real Red
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Apologys Eric mate Guardiola is the only manager to win all domestic, European/ Super Cup and World Club Championship (which i don't think was about in Jock's days). I should have said the "the most trophys in one season".

Blair Mayne YNWA

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 22:18:22
Blair Mayne YNWA {Ed001's Note - Kenny wants him, I think he wants the bite he would bring to midfield, which we do lack, but I think there are a lot better options and better players out there who could provide it.}
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We've got a bite in midfield Ed. Lucas (our best player this season imo) Gerrard (puts himself about) and Spearing who Kenny himself called a "Wee Terrier". And Conor Coady is no fairy either when it comes to a challenge.

We all know Kenny knows what he's doing. But even he will be ridiculed about this signing. Kenny more than anyone knows what us fans want and by the looks of this site and other sites it's not Joey (Prison No.712370) Barton.

Blair Mayne YNWA

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 22:20:44
Dalglish at marseilles,

comolli to attend more regularly

Andre Ayew for the left wing.

good source told me.

ED do you know if we could get affeley is there any interest?


me14 {Ed001's Note - Barca are not looking to sell and he is not looking to leave yet, it is highly unlikely that there will be any move made for him this summer. Though there is a long standing interest maintained.}

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Well if kenny did watch him he would have been impressed.
Sure got a hat-trick last night.

LAVERS

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 22:08:31
Ed wiv all the speculation surrounding hulk, im watching the Porto-Villereal game and i would much rather FALCAO this boy is the bomb and more yeah i would love to see a front 3 of SUAREZ- CARROLL- FALCAO Pure quality.

as for mussachio-poor on tonights display same as rolando

would much rather Richards or Sakho

ed we need to buy

LB- CISSOKHO/ BAINES*=12M-15M
CB-RICHARDS*/ SAKHO=20M-15M
DM- M, VILLA*/ MATUIDI=16M-10M
RW- DSUSDZAK*=13M
LW- JOHNSON*/ PAYET=22M-8M
RLW- YOUNG*=12M
STR- LAKUKU*/ WICKHAM/ BOJAN=20M-9M-16M

Starting 11 -4-2-3-1

gk=reina

rb=johnson
lb=baines
cb=kelly
cb=richards

dm=m, villa
mc=gerrard

amr=dsusdzak
aml=johnson
amc=suarez

str=carroll

please post ed wiv ur comments

midland red

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 22:08:53
Well if your source who told you about carrol and Suarez is telling the truth this time about signings I'm wills and kate future child, I mean 10 mil for cole, 12 for maxi 8 for ngog, c'mon if u no idea about the game don't bother GO

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 22:09:28
Coentrao - 20m
Hulk - 25m
Banega - 20m

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Flanagan - Kelly - Skrtel/ Wilson - Robinson
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28 Apr 2011 22:12:55
It is impossible to try and find the logic with signing Barton I know sometimes unpopular decisions need to be made for the good of the club but confirmations of interest by Kenny are a little difficult to stomach, I know he has a good understanding with Andy Carroll and would add bite to our midfield but can you imagine the amount of unrest he could potentially cause in the dressing room, if it did materialise I just hope it is a stroke of genius by Kenny but with the upmost respect to the great man I think he may have got this one wrong, Barton just doesn't fit with the spirit of our fantastic club.

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 22:15:18
Ed re your comment about kenny looking for bite in the midfield, how on earth are we overlooking Tiote in the very same newcastle team alongside barton. He would be 10 times better. Ideally I would want coady in that role but he is too young at this point.

VM YNWA

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 21:56:22
Just watched porto v villareal
Guarin and hulk are worth a buy along with falcao who got 4 goals
Very unrealistic but could dream

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 21:57:10
Meireles in team next season - unbel {Ed001's Note - this makes no sense, there are at least two midfield spots in the team, why does it have to be either or?}

Sorry ed, just thinking if we sign a new CM (seeing as players like Defour and Pjanic have been linked) we would have 3 CMs at max. (Gerrard, Lucas/ Meireles, new CM). Even if we don't sign a new CM we would often be playing 4-4-2 i imagine so it would be Gerrard and Lucas/ Meireles or would Gerrard be on the bench?

Also i was just wondering who people would rather have on their team. {Ed001's Note - surely Meireles would be competing with Gerrard and not Lucas in that role?}

Yeh i suppose so, but isn't Lucas's natural position the sort of Gerrard role? 'Cos i thought he has had to adapt his game to this more defensive role he has played in. Thanks for all the quick responses ed take care. {Ed001's Note - yes, I can see your thinking but I was thinking of how he was being used by us. Plus Meireles and Gerrard in midfield would get torn apart and teams would just run through the pair of them.}

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 22:00:29
Just watched Falcao net 4 goals v Villareal and thought he would be a great addition to our team. What do you think ed and would kenny be looking at him. He's scored 16 Europa league goals this season and 7 in the last 3 matches! {Ed001's Note - we have looked at Porto all season, there is an interest in someone there, I always assumed Hulk though.}

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 21:50:40
Why do people keep asking the ed's opinion on Sanchez?? It drives me up the wall hearing about the kid!

If you want the ed's opinion, all you have to do is scroll down the page to find out that WE HAVE NO CHANCE! There is always another head the ball who's asked the question. .

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 21:51:55
Here's all the falcao Rumours get ready eds

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 21:52:00
Barton maybe a nasty little man, and i do not like him, but he is a very good footballer
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He might be a half decent footballer mate but were would you play him?

We've got Lucas, Gerrard, Mireless, Spearing and Coady, all who can do a job in CM. IF we are thinking about buying Barton because he's been playing well out on the right for Newcastle, then Commolli hasn't got a clue.

We are desperate for natural wingers and whatever me, Kenny, Commolli or any of us think about Barton, he's not a winger (just like Kuyt).

Ed001 can you understand or give me a reason why we are looking at this clown. That's IF we are looking at him at all mate. I just read what you said Ed002 had heard and i'm still gobsmacked.

Blair Mayne YNWA {Ed001's Note - Kenny wants him, I think he wants the bite he would bring to midfield, which we do lack, but I think there are a lot better options and better players out there who could provide it.}

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 21:52:35
And another one for Falcao! He's a natural finisher, we need him!. .although he's a no.9 and I can't see Carroll been dropped due to his price tag.

-Shane.

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 21:53:55
I think Jose has forgot that Guardiola is the only manager in history to win every single trophy (6) that he could go for in one season.

Sorry Blair, totally agree with ya on Jose but Celtic FC won everything that was there for them to win under the Great Jock Stein, they won the League, League cup, Scottish FA Cup, European Cup and The Glasgow Cup.

Would never like to see Jose Mourhino in The Anfield hotseat or Barton at the club.

Eric The Real Red
YNWA

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 21:54:51
Ed, it would be very illogical if KK did sign Barton as he is 28 and not getting better, already carp imo. And of course his behaviour problems etc. wouldn't help. {Ed001's Note - believe me none of us editors understand it either. Especially for a club like Liverpool, which prides itself on being a family club, especially amongst its employees. Can you imagine the Barton scum er I mean clan attending matches and club functions?}

Yeh completely agree, I certainly don't want to seeing that clucking scumbag anywhere near our club

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 21:55:21
{Ed002's Note - I did not know the provisions of the Standard Chartered sponsorship but it does make sense I guess. As for Mourinho, I would be happy if an alternate solution were sought but it seems likely that he will return this year or next. He is a little sweetie though really.}
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He's just like a "Fishermans Friend" Ed. You either hate him or you hate him.

Blair Mayne YNWA {Ed001's Note - they detest him in Spain.}

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 21:45:23
Ed, it would be very illogical if KK did sign Barton as he is 28 and not getting better, already carp imo. And of course his behaviour problems etc. wouldn't help. {Ed001's Note - believe me none of us editors understand it either. Especially for a club like Liverpool, which prides itself on being a family club, especially amongst its employees. Can you imagine the Barton scum er I mean clan attending matches and club functions?}

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 21:46:03
I am really shocked to hear these so called 'confirmations' of our interest in barton. What is the criteria here? young and upcoming star? opta stats? I wouldn't slag kenny or commolli even, but there is no reason, no F**KING reason on earth to convince me or I suppose any genuine liverpool fan that barton can -in any way- help to take the club forward. Blair and a lot of other posters have put it forward nicely, and there is not much I can add. Just want to say that hope we do not sign this waste of space, disgusting excuse of a human being.


VM YNWA

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 21:46:43
I am not the slightest bit concerned of the Barton rumours.It will not happen.

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 21:47:14
Gotta say The Turdz was on his high horse earlier wanting the credit over Joey Barton surely law of averages would say he'd get 1 right in the end most things I've read that he's posted I'd say the name was appropriate coz only turds came out his mouth! ! ! {Ed001's Note - also he forgets to mention he posted it before Dalglish took charge and Dalglish is the man that is the origin of the Barton interest.}

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 21:47:27
Dont need joey barton and i am sure liverpool will make to great signings in king kenny i trust remember when he bought in barnes beardsley aldrige and houghton and others the good days will be back i believe kenny won't buy ordinary players and if he can't get them in the summer will look at whats needed in janurary for a big push great to see the young boys getting a run likes of spearing flanagan and robinson would love to see other young talent coming through the ranks the future looks bright the future is lfc great times will come back

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 21:48:04
Lucas in team next season - bel

meireles in team next season - unbel {Ed001's Note - this makes no sense, there are at least two midfield spots in the team, why does it have to be either or?}

Sorry ed, just thinking if we sign a new CM (seeing as players like Defour and Pjanic have been linked) we would have 3 CMs at max. (Gerrard, Lucas/ Meireles, new CM). Even if we don't sign a new CM we would often be playing 4-4-2 i imagine so it would be Gerrard and Lucas/ Meireles or would Gerrard be on the bench?

Also i was just wondering who people would rather have on their team. {Ed001's Note - surely Meireles would be competing with Gerrard and not Lucas in that role?}

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 21:40:38
{Ed002's Note - There is a clause of course. They are heading the fair play league and will probably get a place.}

I assume that isn't at the expense of any other place? Personally that's my main argument against the Europa league, a competition you can get into without really doing anything.
Isaac {Ed001's Note - it is an extra place, nonsensical idea but there you go UEFA is a complete nonsense anyway.}

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 21:40:54
Thanks ed for the quick response. Personally, from what ive read and been told, we all need to calm down on the Barton front. As ed said he doesn't fullfil any of the new profile requirements and we all know he would be too much of a liablity/ risk off the pitch and in the dressing room for what he gives on the pitch. I can see KK likes the idea of having a good old fashioned gritty scouser in the middle of the park, for my part, i just can't see it happening. Also Kenny's the old school manager that if everyone, including the media, is up in arms about the situation, he'll feel he has a point to prove attempt to win everyone over. Just let it be guys, im 95% sure it won't happen.
KTG

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 21:41:28
{Ed002's Note - Assuming you mean Sissoko then yest there has been some interest shown. As for Gervinho, Liverpool and Newcastle have shown an interest and I have been informed today that Fulham may be interested if they, as seems likely, get a Europa League place.}

How does it seem likely that Fulham will get a Europa League place, unless there's another damn clause or something. .?
Isaac

{Ed002's Note - There is a clause of course. They are heading the fair play league and will probably get a place.}


Hi ed, sorry if I'm being naive, but what is this about fulham getting a europa league place? {Ed001's Note - read up there and Ed002 has clearly explained that they are heading the fair play league which gives a Europa League place to the winner.}

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 21:42:32
Why would we want joey barton? At best he's carp. At worst, well it doesn't need spelling out. I'm certain that KK wouldn't consider it.

Muzmacol ynwa {Ed001's Note - it is KK that wants him.}

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Any idea why? defies logic.

Muzmacol ynwa {Ed002's Note - Sadly we have discussed that ourselves and can't help.}

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I would be mortified if KK bought Barton. I know this sounds drastic but i would lose a lot of my trust in KK.

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 21:36:56
Falcao just scored another hat-trick. Incredible! Gotta get either him or Hulk!

-Shane.

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 21:38:53
Everybody up in arms about Barton ha !

Do you really think that he will sign, come on seriously. He may not be the nicest person on the planet, but nobody is asking him to babysit their children. We will sign players that will put us back at the top of the footballing tree, I don't care who we sign as long as Kenny wants them. I honestly can't see Joey wearing our beloved shirt next season so calm down. We will sign Moussa Sissoko & Charlie Adam for our midfield.
Scouse Pride

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 21:39:34
Joey barton will not be coming to liverpool fc.

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 21:40:04
Lucas in team next season - bel

meireles in team next season - unbel {Ed001's Note - this makes no sense, there are at least two midfield spots in the team, why does it have to be either or?}

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 21:36:19
{Ed002's Note - The kit deal does not start for another 18 months and the the £25M is replacing the existing £12M deal - so it is not £25M available. What makes you think that the Standard Chartered money and the kit money will all go straight to transfers? Potentially up to £20M has been lost this year through not being in the Champions League and up to £30M could be lost by having no European football at all next year. This year has also seen unexpected one off payments for the removal of managers, coaches, medical staff, legal fees etc. I have no doubt that the owners will provide funding, but the club will be looking to be fiscally responsible.}
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Another thing that hasn't been mentioned here Ed. Is the Standard Chartered 20 mill a year only comes into effect if we have European Football mate. If and when we don't have European football it actually drops to 15 mill a year. Did you hear the same?

Also Ed002 i know Mourinho done good things at Chelski (with loads of investment) but after watching his press conference last night. Would you still be proud and privileged for him to manage you again? I'm not doubting his managerial skills mate just his people skills. His arrogance is off the chart after all he did call himself the "Special One" you can't get more arrogant than that. I was laughing my head off when he starting talking sh*t about Guardiola saying "Guardiola deserves to win the CL without scandal"

I think Jose has forgot that Guardiola is the only manager in history to win every single trophy (6) that he could go for in one season.

Blair Mayne YNWA

{Ed002's Note - I did not know the provisions of the Standard Chartered sponsorship but it does make sense I guess. As for Mourinho, I would be happy if an alternate solution were sought but it seems likely that he will return this year or next. He is a little sweetie though really.}

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 21:30:06
Am i seriously the only one why wants Barton? Duda?

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 21:22:21
Any idea why? defies logic.

Muzmacol ynwa {Ed002's Note - Sadly we have discussed that ourselves and can't help.}

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lets hope its a smoke screen for. . . . . well anyone really. The odd thing is, hes not very good.

Muzmacol ynwa

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 21:19:24
Barton maybe a nasty little man, and i do not like him, but he is a very good footballer.

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 21:21:16
Sorry to pester ed001, this subject must be grating now, but how do you know KK wants Barton? Is it a primary source, ie from the man himself, or is that just your impression that KK wants him?
KTG {Ed001's Note - it is from within the club and has been backed up by Ed002's sources too. Mind it is obvious that Barton does not match any of the criteria that Commolli is appointed to look for. His age, wages and stats are not a match in any way, it is no surprise that he would not be recommending him at all really.}

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 21:09:20
This is **e***** speaking to this clown who posted this-

Heard from a reliable source that this weekend we will be keeping a close eye on Joey Barton and if he behaves well we will consider a bid of around 6 million in the summer?

I **e***** broke this story last year so don't come on here with your reliable source? its a done deal only the paper work needs to be signed.
THE EDITOR can verify that i have been running with this story for months
from **e***** always first with the real stories on LFC {Ed002's Note - Before you complain too much I made sure you were given all of the relevant credit for this.}
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TheTurdz mate you did post it around last December i think mate, just before the January transfer market opened. I remembered this because i was one of the ones that laughed at you mate as well as a few others. It dosn't make it true of course but you did say it.

I will be absolutely f*cking livid IF we sign Barton, for loads of reasons i.e He hates us, He dosn't fit our owners criteria (young and value for money) We don't need another midfielder and he makes Shrek look like a choir boy.

I think this is what we hope it is a "rumour". As i'm like the rest of you and cannot comprehend us even comteplating signing this neanderthal.

IF we sign Barton then we have to hold someone accountable for this. We ridiculed Hodgson for signing Konchesky and Poulson. IF we sign Barton then Kenny and Commolli should not be inmune to criticism from us. As this could be one of the worse signings imaginable. I'd rather have Shrek than Barton. Shrek like Barton has his baggage but unlike Barton Shrek can play a bit.

Blair Mayne YNWA

Ps. I do think it's still a rumour though.

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 21:04:57
I am truly in shock with all the rumours of that vile spambag even being tracked by our club, I love Kenny and all, but he has this one wrong. I hope the powers that be don't let it happen, he's not even that good a footballer. What next, bring ratboy out of retirement lol. Ali jft96 jfts ynwa.

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 20:55:48
28 Apr 2011 20:25:32
Cissoko and Gervinho heavily scouted - surely must be to targets {Ed002's Note - Assuming you mean Sissoko then yest there has been some interest shown. As for Gervinho, Liverpool and Newcastle have shown an interest and I have been informed today that Fulham may be interested if they, as seems likely, get a Europa League place.}


Ed he could mean aly cissokho, the left back of Lyon who would be worth a look in my opinion? {Ed001's Note - I would love him but I have not heard of us taking a look at him, I would think it is Lyon's policy of refusing to sell anyone for anything less than a premium price that is putting us off.}

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 20:50:27
Carrol cost us 35m, current value 15m . Ok great potential but ouch!
Barton worth 5m and we will prob pay 10m for him if rumours are true.
Personally we don't need or want Barton. You don't see United, Gunners, City or Chelsea interested in Barton. I think Barton is a no brainer and WON'T be at Lpool next season as I believe that's a step backwards.
Carrol has great potential but still he's only potential.
Alonso rumours need quashing as we don't look back but move forward so he is a no no.
I truly believe we will be a force next year

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 20:46:22
Why would we want joey barton? At best he's carp. At worst, well it doesn't need spelling out. I'm certain that KK wouldn't consider it.

Muzmacol ynwa {Ed001's Note - it is KK that wants him.}

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 20:42:20
We should sign hulk, i think he's incredible,

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 20:38:38
So eds what's going on with joey barton? i don't rate him and want him as far away from our club as possible buttt. . people say it's a done deal. is it. . eds please answers! thank you
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robbei fowler tweeted 20 hrs ago, "if the king wants joey barton then we all want him. . . end of discussion"make of that what you will, jimmybosun {Ed001's Note - it is Dalglish that wants him, but Robbie is wrong, it is not quite that simple.}

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 20:38:43
Ed001, please tell me joey barton is not signing for our beloved club, i know you have great knowledge from within the club, thanks for your help on this matter. {Ed001's Note - I wish I could say he is definitely not signing but I can't. There is interest in him, but not everyone within the club agrees with the idea to move for him. I am still hopeful that disgusting little racist slug will never darken the club's door, any more is a long way from happening yet.}

Thanks for your input, as you say there's still a lot of time between now and when the transfer window opens/ closes, so fingers crossed. Ali jft96 jfts ynwa. {Ed001's Note - there are a number of factors against the move, so I am not giving up hope it won't happen. I would be sickened if he signed, if he wasn't a footballer he would have been locked up with his brother years ago.}

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 20:26:26
Ed, I'm with you on Barton that he doesn't deserve to wear the red shirt. However I do believe he could put a bit of fire into everyones bellies (agreed, maybe a little bit too much sometimes). What are your thoughts Ed/ anyone else?? {Ed002's Note - Perhaps better if he did it elsewhere.}

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 20:27:37
Ed whats the chances of getting
downing
young
agbonlahor for say 45m
DORSET RED {Ed002's Note - The price may be fine but I don't see Liverpool making such an offer to Aston Villa.}

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 20:28:56
Watchin the porto vs villareal game. Pretty sure half the players on the pitch have been linked with us :S quite a good game to watch if u really want to know how the likes of hulk, rolando, cazorla etc perform in matches rather than youtube ha .

Willster :)
(plz post lol)

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 20:22:46
I have noticed alot tht some of the eds think tht the owners wouldn't spend on alonso because of his age but i reckon if he came back into the squad we would be in with a massive chance of winning the league and the money tht would generate would be phenonemal we were lost without him after he went think of how many goals carroll would score with him providing him it is mouthwatering i do doubt he will come back this summer, however i remain hopefull just wish sum1 high up in the club would come out and say what everyone in the world knows. . why the did we sell alonso we would have our league title number 19 if he was still here
lfc4lifeynwa

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 20:18:41
28 Apr 2011 20:08:21
Hey Ed

Right I've spent all day on this site . . Just one question. . Whats the chances of getting Sanchez ?

Iveski
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Read down the page and in archives it's all very clear same questions over and over get boring

Square tomato

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 20:17:00
I will only believe that KK rates Barton highly enough to buy him when I hear KK say it himself.

And if I hear him say it, it will have to mean KK has been taken over by an alien life form, and its time to fetch my ray gun and some AA batteries.

Or it means Barton is using Jedi mind control.

It will NOT mean that Barton is a good enough player for LFC. Forget all the street fighting issues- he just doesn't have the skill and quality with a football that LFC need to challenge for the prem next season.

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 20:08:21
Hey Ed

Right I've spent all day on this site . . Just one question. . Whats the chances of getting Sanchez ?

Iveski

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 20:01:27
Can you really trust KK to spot a good player though. I think we should either bring back Rafa or at least get him to do our scouting for us. Rafa knows class when he see it.
A. Priest.

FOR GODS SAKE this was meant to be a joke everyone. A Priest (get it) on a sugar mountain and all that! It goes to show how easily everyone gets wound up.

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 20:02:30
The problem with the Joe Cole issue is, his wife is desperate to return to LONDON, and allso he has been given such a hard time by the Liverpool support, and wants a fresh start to re-ignite his career, so its both of them that want away from Liverpool.

what a load of she*p - obviously a blue nose

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 19:57:31
I no its a long shot but what about trying to sign Denilson?

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 19:46:40
This is **e***** speaking to this clown who posted this-

Heard from a reliable source that this weekend we will be keeping a close eye on Joey Barton and if he behaves well we will consider a bid of around 6 million in the summer?

I **e***** broke this story last year so don't come on here with your reliable source? its a done deal only the paper work needs to be signed.
THE EDITOR can verify that i have been running with this story for months
from **e***** always first with the real stories on LFC {Ed002's Note - Before you complain too much I made sure you were given all of the relevant credit for this.}

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if joey barton signs for us im throwin my season ticket away

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 19:22:32
Ed do you reckon we would be able to get all of the following players this summer for around 80M?

Cahill
Young
Adam
Dzsudzsak
Enrique
Lavezzi

{Ed002's Note - Something of that order I guess.}

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 19:15:28
ED

28 Apr 2011 19:07:50
Hi Ed

What advice was this

28 Apr 2011 18:57:33
Whos alex witsel ? is he any good ? ed ? {Ed002's Note - Try Googling him.}

I googled HIM and it came up with a Finish rock band

LOL

{Ed002's Note - I am expecting them to take over the half time entertainment. His name is Axel. Try Googling Axel and broken leg.}

Holy *hit .Is that not classified as assault?
Who does he think he is the karate kid.We certainly done need him as he will never be playing , Talk about a bench warmer.

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 19:11:51
Most of Kennys buys for liverpool were scouted buy Tom saunders and Bob paisley. Those credited to just Kenny include the sale of ALdridge.And the signings of Jimmy Carter and David Speedie.I agree Kenny can spot a good player, but like Rafa he made mistakes in the transfer market as well.

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 19:07:43
To MC re players spotted by dalglish, the players you posted were not 'spotted' by dalglish, the players you listed were all well known players for example barnes nearly signed for arsenal so in your theory they also spotted them, shearer and sutton were banging in goals for soton and norwich so its not like they were unknown was it, kenny never spotted any of them, i think you don't know the meaning of spotted? I think the original poster was talking about unearthing a talent?

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 19:07:50
Hi Ed

What advice was this

28 Apr 2011 18:57:33
Whos alex witsel ? is he any good ? ed ? {Ed002's Note - Try Googling him.}

I googled HIM and it came up with a Finish rock band

LOL

{Ed002's Note - I am expecting them to take over the half time entertainment. His name is Axel. Try Googling Axel and broken leg.}

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 19:03:44
{Ed002's Note - There was previous interest in Lavezzi but that was before the January purchases. I have been telling you for months that Young is not certain to move and expect interest from Manchester United. Sanchez is nailed on certain to be moving to Liverpool as regular readers will know. Probably arrive on June 30.}
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this is new could you repeat for me sanchez is nailed on im a regular reader but this has never popped up thanks ed

simon the red

{Ed002's Note - It was to encourage the reader to read the rest of the posts. Many Liverpool fans seem incapable of doing that and ask the same questions over and over again.}

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 19:00:59
Can you really trust KK to spot a good player though. I think we should either bring back Rafa or at least get him to do our scouting for us. Rafa knows class when he see it.
A. Priest.

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Learn your LFC history son, Kenny brought us Aldridge, Barnes, Rush, McMahon, Beardsley, Molby, Walsh and many more. Kenny surely knows a talent when he sees one. These are all legends of the club and you disgrace Kenny by saying he can't recognize talent? Rafa never even won anything with his own signings besides an FA Cup. Kenny won everything he could.

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Not only Liverpool but this is the guy that bought Shearer and Sutton to Blackburn and those pretty single handedly won the title for them - and more recently SUAREZ to liverpool - Mc
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it is ludicris to think kenny can't spot talent and to the person who said rafa didn't win anythin with his signings, he won the CL after signing alonso an luis garcia without them 2 i very much doubt we would of won it

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 18:57:33
Whos alex witsel ? is he any good ? ed ? {Ed002's Note - Try Googling him.}

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 18:58:22
Walsh and Molby were signed by good old Joe, in 1984. Not so clever preaching to someone, should check your facts buddy.

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 18:58:35
Hi EDS


Can you really trust KK to spot a good player though. I think we should either bring back Rafa or at least get him to do our scouting for us. Rafa knows class when he see it.
A. Priest.


Who posted this A.Priest typical been sampling the communion wine ( sorry bad joke but someone had to do it)

REDFORLIFE

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 18:47:44
2) Can people stop playing fantasy football as far as the clubs transfer funds are concerned. The club many spend up to £30 million tops, and that depends on player sales. So expect to see a few free/ cheap buys such as Wendt and Marveaux and a bit of cash spent on buying the likes of Young and Adam and if there is enough money to go round then perhaps another player. But don't expect to see any big name players to come in, as the club will not be spending £50+ million.
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I think you are VASTLY underestimating our spending power. You say we'll spend £30m tops but the owners were willing to spend more than that in January in addition to Carroll and Suarez and since then we've got a £25m per year kit deal in addition to our annual £20m from Standard Chartered.

I'm of the opinion we'll be spending £40m at the very LEAST, potentially rising to around £70m if player negotiations go smoothly and successfully.

Then you say "no big name players" when we quite clearly are interested in a lot of big name players and are thus prepared to dish out the money needed to secure their services. I'm not saying we'll sign 3-4 "big names" in the summer, but I'm confident at least one player will join that will surprise and excite the fan base in the way Suarez did in January and Torres did 3 years before.

Martin

PS, Oscar Wendt won't be joining LFC anytime soon bar any disasters - judging by his CL games versus Chelsea he would struggle to find a club at League 1 level willing to him on.

{Ed002's Note - The kit deal does not start for another 18 months and the the £25M is replacing the existing £12M deal - so it is not £25M available. What makes you think that the Standard Chartered money and the kit money will all go straight to transfers? Potentially up to £20M has been lost this year through not being in the Champions League and up to £30M could be lost by having no European football at all next year. This year has also seen unexpected one off payments for the removal of managers, coaches, medical staff, legal fees etc. I have no doubt that the owners will provide funding, but the club will be looking to be fiscally responsible.}

Just to settle the argument - the likelihood is we will spend about 65m on 5-6 players with 20m coming in from player sales - so yes we will be spending money but the net figure won't be that high. Expect to see 5 players between 10-15m pounds come in plus Marveaux on a free. There is a chance the owners may dig into their pockets for a 20m+ player if necessary, hence the late 20m bid for Micah Richards in January.

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 18:50:15
Learn your history, dalglish signed Molby ( I don't think so ) Practice what you preach.Kenny did buy some great players He also bought shearer for Blackburn, but he didn't buy Jan Molby.

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 18:30:27
Heard today that alonso is coming back this summer , his wife really misses liverpool & her friends, alonso only left because he fell out with with rafa & mascherono (spelling) you heard anything ed's, his children are liverpool through & through alonso said himself.

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 18:15:00
Can you really trust KK to spot a good player though. I think we should either bring back Rafa or at least get him to do our scouting for us. Rafa knows class when he see it.
A. Priest.

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Learn your LFC history son, Kenny brought us Aldridge, Barnes, Rush, McMahon, Beardsley, Molby, Walsh and many more. Kenny surely knows a talent when he sees one. These are all legends of the club and you disgrace Kenny by saying he can't recognize talent? Rafa never even won anything with his own signings besides an FA Cup. Kenny won everything he could.

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Not only Liverpool but this is the guy that bought Shearer and Sutton to Blackburn and those pretty single handedly won the title for them - and more recently SUAREZ to liverpool - Mc

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 18:16:17
Ed will there be scouts at the Porto game tonight?

Square tomato {Ed002's Note - I really don't know.}

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 17:57:51
Evening Ed, i was just wondering is there any possibility of us signing Benzema? Cheers {Ed002's Note - Still only the slimest of chances.}

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 18:04:02
2) Can people stop playing fantasy football as far as the clubs transfer funds are concerned. The club many spend up to £30 million tops, and that depends on player sales. So expect to see a few free/ cheap buys such as Wendt and Marveaux and a bit of cash spent on buying the likes of Young and Adam and if there is enough money to go round then perhaps another player. But don't expect to see any big name players to come in, as the club will not be spending £50+ million.
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I think you are VASTLY underestimating our spending power. You say we'll spend £30m tops but the owners were willing to spend more than that in January in addition to Carroll and Suarez and since then we've got a £25m per year kit deal in addition to our annual £20m from Standard Chartered.

I'm of the opinion we'll be spending £40m at the very LEAST, potentially rising to around £70m if player negotiations go smoothly and successfully.

Then you say "no big name players" when we quite clearly are interested in a lot of big name players and are thus prepared to dish out the money needed to secure their services. I'm not saying we'll sign 3-4 "big names" in the summer, but I'm confident at least one player will join that will surprise and excite the fan base in the way Suarez did in January and Torres did 3 years before.

Martin

PS, Oscar Wendt won't be joining LFC anytime soon bar any disasters - judging by his CL games versus Chelsea he would struggle to find a club at League 1 level willing to him on.

{Ed002's Note - The kit deal does not start for another 18 months and the the £25M is replacing the existing £12M deal - so it is not £25M available. What makes you think that the Standard Chartered money and the kit money will all go straight to transfers? Potentially up to £20M has been lost this year through not being in the Champions League and up to £30M could be lost by having no European football at all next year. This year has also seen unexpected one off payments for the removal of managers, coaches, medical staff, legal fees etc.. I have no doubt that the owners will provide funding, but the club will be looking to be fiscally responsible.}

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 18:05:59
Hey ed what do u think of gervinho as the other striker. . .maybe offer ngog plus 7-8 million. . i think he would be a great back up striker and can also play out wide!
Whats ur opinion ed? {Ed002's Note - I agree and there has been interest in the player. Newcastle are also interested.}
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i dunno, who would i prefer. Liverpool or Newcastle? theres only one way to find out. . . . . . FIGHT! !.

I'm kidding, he should see the game at the weekend.

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 18:07:48
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How likely you say:

Afellay signed for Barcelona (Yes the Best team in world Football) in January; why would they sell him less than 6 month's after signing an up and coming player?)

Young is valued around 15m; for that he would be ok but there are better players in the championship; Taarabt, niether are going to happen.

Hulk would cost in excess of 25m which is silly money for a player who on his day is great but has a worse attitude than Joey Barton; KO'ed as referee and banned for 12 games.

Agger is the least likely of the lot; considering he has wet toilet roll for muscle and candy rock for bones.

You decided a 35m striker is to be on the bench and that Carragher; a club legend is also out even though he should take 50% of Kelly's credit.

Not to mention you left out Raul who wasn't Liga Portuguessa player of the year for nothing.

Your team is flawed and extremely unlikely; forgot to say about Enrique who is off to Milan in summer for 10m euros.

The Next ;)

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 18:09:29
{Ed002's Note - You must be nuts if you think Real Madrid would take £10M less than a players is worth because that was the cost of his replacement.}

So your telling me a 30 year old is worth 30 million? You must be nuts if you think a 30 year old Alonso is worth 30 million.

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 18:10:21
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28 Apr 2011 17:14:07
{Ed002's Note - Do you think that the owners would agree to spend something like £30M on a player who will be 30 this year?}

Why'd he cost 30 million? Madrid would probably accept 20 million if they could get Sahin in for that price.

Also Alonso is the type of player that can play well into his 30's

{Ed002's Note - You must be nuts if you think Real Madrid would take £10M less than a players is worth because that was the cost of his replacement.}

No offence Ed002 but i simply must disagree here; Real would sell players for half their price if they are not wanted; if they get Sahin and Xabi is available we could pay about 15m; Robben, Sniejder and VDV are examples. The bottom line is he isn't going as he is more valued by fan and manager than Ronaldo.

The Next ;)

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 18:11:27
1) Will people stop putting team sheets up with out Carragher, Gerrard and Carroll. Carragher and Gerrard have been the clubs best players over the last 10 years and still have alot to give and would give there all to the team. As for Carroll do you really think the club are going to spend £35 million on a player and not play him?


Gerrard and Carroll will obviously be starters next year. Carragher will be dropped to the bench and replaced by Kelly who will partner Dagger!

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 18:11:58
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good point Tomato. . . . . got carried away there.

try again

Reina

Kelly Skrtel Agger Johnson

Lucas Meireles

Gerrard

A Johnson Suarez Turan

try that for size. . . . .

I like it but instead of Turan I would prefer hulk and I wouldn't drop Carroll either I can see us playin a 442 next season with two wingers

Square tomato

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 17:51:20
I can't understand why people keep saying we won't spend big this summer and we will only have £30-50m to spend.

The owners have shown and i believe have publicly stated that they will pay what it takes (within reason) to sign a player if they believe he will improve the team.

They already have with Suarez, Ajax wanted £30m and he could be worth that, but got him for £23 that's not small money!

As for Carroll we were held to ransom, we were interested in him for a while and when we lost Torres we needed to act fast and had no other optoins available at such short notice so they coughed up the cash.

In short no we won't go out and spend £50-60m on 1 player but we may spend £60-70 on 2 or 3.

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 17:27:47
The rumour going around in spain is Jose Mourinho will become city coach at the end of the season, and if this happens kk will sound out alonso for a move back to anfield.What are the chances of that happening ed.
rafathehut

{Ed002's Note - Not worth a punt.}

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 17:42:47
28 Apr 2011 12:58:42
Arsene Wenger seems to find some fantastic young talent (okay he gets from the barca youth academy) but maybe we need to be a little bit more clever if we want to win any more trophies.

What is the last trophy Wenger won? and have you seen our latest young talent??

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 17:45:09
Ed are we interested in Nuri Sahin, Steven Defour and Hulk? Also, do you think they would sign? {Ed002's Note - I refer to earlier answers.}

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 17:07:47
28 Apr 2011 14:37:58
Heard from a reliable source that this weekend we will be keeping a close eye on Joey Barton and if he behaves well we will consider a bid of around 6 million in the summer


More chance of Messi arriving than the THUG Barton he's absolute w**k plus he fights like a girl

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 17:03:00
Writing Gerrard off now is manc.
Granted, we've played well in his absense, but still, we're a lot better with him around.

What the skipper needs is a good summer's rest to recuperate and recharge his batteries. I reckon we're yet to see the last of Stevie's magic.
Liverpool have, for the first time in years, a genuine chance of winning the title (could happen within the next 2-3 years).
Stevie knows a return to our former glories beckons.
Unfortunately, he only has few years left in him to make a crucial contribution to the quest.

So the ff few seasons will be Stevie last shot at glory, and I'm sure he's raring to go.
With even much more better players than he's used to, the task will be a lot more easier.
His desire and hunger's much more greater than in 2008/ 09.

I personally can't wait to see (and marvel at) his magic one more time. The stage next season will be set far better than it's been probably ever since we won the title.
And although the general expectation is that Suarez and a couple of the summer will be the ones to watch, I'd have me tenner on the skipper outperforming the entire bloody Premiership.
You'd be really manc to bet against that.

Fowler Bless Ye All
Cudroe

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 16:47:18
Ed002: May have blown chance in January when he was available.
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Is Chance anyone we know??????

MR EM

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 16:38:49
Hi ed, can you explain work permits to me?
Thanks.

CL x {Ed002's Note - Not easily. I know from my own past experience it is an enormously complicated subject and even to this day I do have periodic issues. If you have a specific question let me know.}

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 16:27:19
I think we should definitely try to sign Banega this summer, he's a class act, but out of favour at Valencia! Dont think he would be too costly either! Thoughts Ed's? {Ed001's Note - decent player but he failed to get a work permit for a move a couple of years back, I am not sure he has the requirements to get one now. Unless he has an EU passport since then I just don't see any chance of him getting a permit.}

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 16:21:55
One of my regulars (Starbucks in America, east coast) has an English accent so I got to asking where she was from (London) and who she supports (Chelsea, asked if she knew ya Ed002!). She started guessing who I support, and after saying "Man U?" a couple times (yeah, u, not united), Arsenal, and even Tottenham first got around to Liverpool. She said something like "Thanks for the crock" and all I could do was chuckle and say thanks for the 50. We laughed about it, and she said she reckons we are back in next year with our signings and form closing out the season. Rather neat to see fans already worrying about us for next year!

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 16:13:16
Eds in your opinion what positions do Liverpool need to fill in the summer and who do you think will be best suited to fit these positions who we could realistically fit.

Cheers. {Ed002's Note - I am sorry I am not going to enter in to speculation about who will be arriving.}

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 16:06:51
What do you call a woman with two a**holes?

Mrs Neville. .

irishred

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 15:53:19
I don't know why people are still banging on about another striker do you reckon benzema gunna come from one bench to another or liverpool are going to go to three up front and then waste money on wingers if they are gunna do summit they will buy the wingers firstly and if carroll or surarez get injured they will play either stevie or mereilas behind the striker in the free role and i reckon spuds are gunna nip benzema they need quality upfront instead of the russian who most probarly P**sd most games the chances he misses and defoe and the beanstalk
jayblair89YNWA

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 15:42:10
"The problem with the Joe Cole issue is, his wife is desperate to return to LONDON, and allso he has been given such a hard time by the Liverpool support, and wants a fresh start to re-ignite his career, so its both of them that want away from Liverpool."

Maybe he and his wife do want to return to London. Probably wants to go home after such a bad season and get regular football. But anyone that that says he's been getting a hard time from Liverpool fans is a liar - he's had nothing but support and goodwill.

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 15:44:10
Hi ed sorry to bother you any real news on kenny signing thanks ed keep the good work up {Ed002's Note - No - refer to the answer from yesterday.}

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 15:47:15
The debate on Gerrard is an interesting one. I believe he would work best on the right of a three man midfield of Meireles, Lucas, Gerrard, but we must play with a high line to get the best out of them, which means putting Carra out to grass .We need a strong experienced back line. I would bring in Rolando of Porto to play along side Agger Kelly and Enrique my full backs. Glen Johnson will be leaving in the summer, a certainty.Benzema, suarez and Carroll would be my front three.Pepe in goal, as he is going nowhere. I think we will add Adam' Payet and Marveaux to the squad.this will give Kenny more options in the middle.and give Gerrard a rest, when needed.Six signings in the summer.Johnson, Jovanivic, Aqualani, Maxi, Ngog, Cole, Greek, Konchesky Poulsen will be leaving.

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 15:36:36
"Joe cole swap deal for jose enrique + joey barton"

I'm surprised that Alan Pardew isn't driving them down himself - how could they refuse such a deal? I reckon Henry should get you in to replace Danny Boy.

"Uh, howabout we phone up Barca, right, and offer them Poulson and Aquilani in exchange for Messi?"

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 15:29:50
'Guys this is my dream lfc team.

- - - - - - - - -reina- - - - - - - - -
-ramos- - carra- - -puyol- -arbeloa-
danielle de rossi

Xabi Alonso - jarvier pastore

-Messi ronaldo-

David villa

Oh yeah! Liverpool would be the Lfcjohnynwa'

Good to see people appreciate the way LFC is trying to bring through young local talent isn't it? I know it's a fantasy selection, but still - I'd rather what we've got now than a bunch of mercenaries (Reina, Alonso and Carragher apart, obviously)

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 14:49:25
Just a few points here fellow Liverpool fans:

1) Will people stop putting team sheets up with out Carragher, Gerrard and Carroll. Carragher and Gerrard have been the clubs best players over the last 10 years and still have alot to give and would give there all to the team. As for Carroll do you really think the club are going to spend £35 million on a player and not play him?

2) Can people stop playing fantasy football as far as the clubs transfer funds are concerned. The club many spend up to £30 million tops, and that depends on player sales. So expect to see a few free/ cheap buys such as Wendt and Marveaux and a bit of cash spent on buying the likes of Young and Adam and if there is enough money to go round then perhaps another player. But don't expect to see any big name players to come in, as the club will not be spending £50+ million.

Basil

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 14:54:32
Heard from a reliable source that this weekend we will be keeping a close eye on Joey Barton and if he behaves well we will consider a bid of around 6 million in the summer
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if we are going to sign a bad boy, i would rather we get bellamy back,

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 14:57:56
Can you really trust KK to spot a good player though. I think we should either bring back Rafa or at least get him to do our scouting for us. Rafa knows class when he see it.
A. Priest.

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Learn your LFC history son, Kenny brought us Aldridge, Barnes, Rush, McMahon, Beardsley, Molby, Walsh and many more. Kenny surely knows a talent when he sees one. These are all legends of the club and you disgrace Kenny by saying he can't recognize talent? Rafa never even won anything with his own signings besides an FA Cup. Kenny won everything he could.

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 15:09:16
Who wrote this??? Garath Bale £10 million! ! I would get 2 at that price before they go up in the summer to £40+ million each. Also Alonso looks a snip at £12 million.

LFC need a :
Big Center Half - Gary Cahill 10m
Quick Right Winger - Ashley Young 15m
Left Footed Left Winger - Malouda 10m + Lucas
Left Back - Leighton Baines or Garath Bale 10m
Center Midfeild: Bring Alonso Back to the club for 12m
Possibly another striker - Forlan 7m

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 15:15:44
I am right in saying that Stevie Gerrard is only 30, aren't I? So why are people talking about him as if he's about to be replaced because he's too old? This season he's been injured a lot, but that can be down to a world cup last summer (loads of the worlds best players have had the same problems this year because of the lack of rest)

He's got five years at least, and I bloody well hope they're in a red shirt.

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 14:34:26
I really think that shutting down Steven Gerrard for the season and wrapping him in cotton wool will be a very smart decision come next season. He hasn't had an off season rest for many years and I think if I were him he should seriously consider international retirement as I believe it would extend his top flight playing career for an extra season. He's only 30 yet so we have 3-4 great seasons still in him. Would love to see a 35 game season for him from here on out.

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 14:30:02
Taken from liverpoolfc.tv transfer gossip 'AC Milan set for £15 LFC bid' for Aquilani! LOL - didn't know we were giving him away!
SingRed

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 14:23:35
I'd pick Agudelo before Dempsey, for many reasons.

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 14:24:16
Ed. Mark davies plays for bolton. Centre midfielder 23 yrs old and played for England at every age grade. Obviously you don't rate him then. Smplfc {Ed001's Note - he is hardly Liverpool class, he is at his level now, good player but not good enough.}

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 14:16:41
Ed, is there any movement for Abel Hernandez - from us or any other club? Do you think he could be an option for us?

Stone YNWA. {Ed001's Note - I haven't heard any interest in him being mentioned at all, from anyone, not a thing regarding him sorry. But that could simply be because everyone is so busy talking about his teammates.}
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Thanks, yeah I suppose. I hope we are at least considering him, he'd be a great signing. Carroll, Suarez & Abel Hernandez. Yes please.

Stone YNWA.

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 14:12:49
Liverpools new kit sponsor has decided to produce a retro line next season, so its back to shell suits for you lot.

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What do you mean 'back'? Been wearing my white one since the wedding!

Come on you reds!
YNWA

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 14:13:59
******Breaking news*******

Man United to re-locate from old Trafford, a club spokesman said they are looking for a new site to accommodate there fans, several potential sites in in Essex have been identified.

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 14:00:03
Reference Jose Mourinho - I don't want that man anywhere near the managers job at Liverpool. He will bring dishonour on our club.

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 14:02:55
- - - - - - - -reina- - - - - - - -
m.kelly-m.skrtel-d.agger-enrique
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young- - - - suarez- - - -affelay
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gulasci-johnson-carra-meireles-kuyt-willian-carroll

ed just wondeing if you think this team could win the premiership and how likely this team is {Ed002's Note - I am sorry I never comment on teams.}

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 14:08:20
If we are looking at young and English why not Mark Davies. Im not saying he is a world beater but I would prefer him to Adam or barton for centre midfield back up. He looks like a quality player. Good on the ball nd would be alot cheaper presumably thn alot of other English players. What do you think ed? Smplfc {Ed002's Note - I don't recall a Mark Davies.}

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 14:08:20
Think it's too early 2 write stevie off 4 next season, all through his career injuries have blighted most seasons, however he is quality & with most teams he would be 1 of the 1st names on the team sheet still. I thought the best season stevie had was right midfield.

I am also amazed Carroll is not in alot of teams 4 next season, he is a real handful, building a gud understanding with Suarez & both will terrorise EPL defences next season, Carroll will get us 15 league goals next season.

Jimbob

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 13:31:00
Next Season, our Team will look like this

Reina

Kelly Skrtel Agger Johnson

Lucas Meireles

Gerrard

A Johnson Suarez Turan

Carroll



New Players to be eased into team
Baines
M'Villa
Benega or Defour
Benezma


Thoughts anyone?


Timmo

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Mayb best to drop a player from your team mate. .

Square tomato
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good point Tomato. . . . . got carried away there.

try again

Reina

Kelly Skrtel Agger Johnson

Lucas Meireles

Gerrard

A Johnson Suarez Turan

try that for size. . . . .

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 13:32:38
Liverpools new kit sponsor has decided to produce a retro line next season, so its back to shell suits for you lot.

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 13:27:14
Joe Cole and his wife, want there daughter to have a LONDON accent that's why he is leaving.

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 13:27:23
Hi fellow Kopites and Eds. First things first I can't understand some of our fans on here crying out for the club to go out and buy 5-6 players costing 60-70 million. I for one would rather the club go out and spend wisely on 2-3 top class players in key positions. For example: A Johnson, Sacko (spelling) and Payet apart from Johnson the other 2 wouldn't break the bank. Johnson can play on either wing Sacko can play LB or CB and Payet can play RW or CF. G johnson can play RB or RW Kelley RB or CB. All of a sudden the team has options and plenty of cover with some fantastic youngsters coming through. The futures bright the futures red. What do you guys think?
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I know what you're getting at, but your plan catastrophically fails to address our need for another striker to cover for Suarez and Carroll as well as challenge them for places and our need for a new defensive mid and a quality centre mid to replace Gerrard, who probably won't be able to perform at the highest level week in, week out next season.

Martin

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 13:29:00
Suggest you stick to the religion mate as you clearly know nowt bout footy if you think Rafa has a better eye than KK given Rafa has an almost endless list of Turkeys. . .

28 Apr 2011 12:01:56
Can you really trust KK to spot a good player though. I think we should either bring back Rafa or at least get him to do our scouting for us. Rafa knows class when he see it.
A. Priest. {Ed002's Note - {Ed002's Note - Comolli is in charge of finding players.}

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28 Apr 2011 13:20:46
{Ed001's Note - 4-4-2 is the way I believe he will go, and I do agree with you, but I fear space will be found for him anyway and we will continue to alter our shape to suit one man. Which is fine when that man has a good game but as soon as he doesn't it leaves the whole team in a much poorer shape.}

yea that's very true but then again, didn't we play 4-4-2 against United with Gerrard and Lucas in the center? Maybe Kenny will find out the best way to play Stevie, interesting!

Corkpoolred

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 13:22:41
"BREAKING NEWS - - - BREAKING NEWS - - - BREAKING NEWS - - -


SSN, The Daily Telegraph and several other big newspapers have reported that Liverpool are NOT interested in signing Chelsea legend FERNANDO TORRES.

Reports say that Liverpool wouldn't like to sign the Chelsea legend as he is JUST TOO GOOD. He has been in fantastic form recently and it's no wonder that he wouldn't attract attention from clubs like Liverpool as he is so good he might destroy the whole of the Kop when he shoots.

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you are good craic mate, how long have you had that comment on hold??worth the wait though. almost got a lol thumbs up!

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 13:23:56
To all of you that think joe cole is going. you are all wrong. he is not going anywhere. he will get one more season to show what he can do. he is the kind of player king kenny likes when he is on form and fit. steve clark will get him back to his best you wait and see.

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 12:48:11
Ed 002, chelsea payed £3.5million with add-ons for daniel sturridge, not £10million. and i agree that they would want significant bids to even consider selling him.
i think defensive midfield and boths wings should be top priority. if it were my choice id realisticly have, tiote, dzudszak and another winger.

what you think ed? {Ed002's Note - I think you need to look more carefully at the costs for Sturridge. As of the end of last season (at least June), £8.16M had been spent on the player. I think that Marveaux remains most likely.}

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 13:15:44
Hi fellow Kopites and Eds. First things first I can't understand some of our fans on here crying out for the club to go out and buy 5-6 players costing 60-70 million. I for one would rather the club go out and spend wisely on 2-3 top class players in key positions. For example: A Johnson, Sacko (spelling) and Payet apart from Johnson the other 2 wouldn't break the bank. Johnson can play on either wing Sacko can play LB or CB and Payet can play RW or CF. G johnson can play RB or RW Kelley RB or CB. All of a sudden the team has options and plenty of cover with some fantastic youngsters coming through. The futures bright the futures red. What do you guys think?

Elmo 96

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 13:14:32
Ed, I like reading everyones inputs on teams for next season, some funny - some actually make yea think; yea i'd like that team. My question is what formation do you expect Kenny to go with next season? 4-3-3, 4-4-2 etc. I just don't believe Steven Gerrard can play in a 2 man center midfield, can you?

Corkpoolred {Ed001's Note - 4-4-2 is the way I believe he will go, and I do agree with you, but I fear space will be found for him anyway and we will continue to alter our shape to suit one man. Which is fine when that man has a good game but as soon as he doesn't it leaves the whole team in a much poorer shape.}

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 13:06:13
"BREAKING NEWS - - - BREAKING NEWS - - - BREAKING NEWS - - -


SSN, The Daily Telegraph and several other big newspapers have reported that Liverpool are NOT interested in signing Chelsea legend FERNANDO TORRES.

Reports say that Liverpool wouldn't like to sign the Chelsea legend as he is JUST TOO GOOD. He has been in fantastic form recently and it's no wonder that he wouldn't attract attention from clubs like Liverpool as he is so good he might destroy the whole of the Kop when he shoots.

maka
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Feckin me, he scores 1 goal and he's a legend, you're easily pleased. Kalou must have a statue by now.

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Mate, i don't think you understand the term "sarcasm".

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Mate I think you'll find I do, you're post is far to long for sarcastic inflection. Don't beat yourself up though it's hard to write good sarcasm."

Rubbish. Length has nothing to do with it: tone does. I think 'he's been in fantastic form recently' is just one of many phrases/ sentences which are obviously ironic.

Dictionary Corner (branching out into other aspects of the English language)

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 13:07:29
"But it's not worth commenting on all the names appearing in newspapers. I'd rather have a cup of tea!"

Taken from Kenny's press conference and i think that sums up weather the talk about Barton coming is true or not. Just let the journo's write there rubbish, we should just be thinking about beating Newcastle at the weekend. By sunday afternoon we could be fifth.

always a red

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 13:10:46
Has anybody else seen the pictures of Carrol, Pepe, Raul and Johnson in Madrid for watching the game last night? did you see who was with them? Tim Cahil, is he crossing Stanley Park?!

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Maybe they're all about to move to Everton??

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More chance of them joining Wrexham than everton with the funds they have got!

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 12:57:18
If that was sarcasm, apologies mate. Hard to see that on my mobile, and been up since before the crack of dawn here. YNWA

McSnuggles OG

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 12:58:42
Arsene Wenger seems to find some fantastic young talent (okay he gets from the barca youth academy) but maybe we need to be a little bit more clever if we want to win any more trophies.

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 12:59:32
Ed, we seem to be playing 4-3-3 atm, so if this carries over to next season, who do YOU wanna see be the third forward? (assuming that both carroll and suarez are 2 of the 3 forwards)

cheers

JSR5-YNWA {Ed001's Note - we've been playing 4-4-2, just very fluid, as it should be. But, if we do play 3 up top, I would like to see a completely different player from the other two such as Sanchez, just so he would create a different problem for defenders with his pace and dribbling ability.}

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 12:52:18
I realize DC is in charge of scouting and all that, but Kenny does have to approve of a player prior to signing, so we don't have another fiasco involving Devil a la St. Etienne, correct? And Kenny is not one to be bullied, he will play who he wants to play, and if he doesn't rate a player/ signing, they won't see the field (targeted at A. Priest).
Which reminds me how badly I've wanted to rant at all the people here crying for this player and that player and the youth to get a chance; the coaching staff train with these players every day and see their attitudes, work rates, etc, every day in practice. Even the youth players (a la Pacheco) are watched and studied thoroughly. There's a reason these players don't get the chance- they simply don't want it enough (or lack the quality, although that is not the case with the Spanish "wonderkid").

Rant, rant, rant. Eight hour work days give me too much time to think and stew. Damn you, Starbucks!

McSnuggles OG

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 12:43:52
Just watching Mourinho's behaviour last night one can see how he'll fit right in at Old Trollop when he joins. Many would be shocked with that sort of behaviour but they will welcome it with open arms. Ferguscum has thought him well.

Josek

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 12:44:00
Whats is is poster talking about, bring back Rafa for scouting players, in 5 years at the club he only made 5 or 6 decent signing, and the were no brainers
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ah here im no rafa fan but he did make some good signing and some very bad ones, but to say they were no brainers is out of order,
arbeloa, alonso, reina, agger, lucas is turning out to be a good player, mascherano
i hadnt heard of most of these players before they signed and they all turned out to be good players! !

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 12:47:21
Yes Mushroom of course I was being scarcastic. That's what the A.Priest is all about. I once stood on a sugar mountain. Could'nt believe I got 2 agrees though

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 12:29:14
Liverpool to sign:

Adam Johnson
Andy Johnson
Michael Johnson
Roger Johnson
Tim Cahill
Gary Cahill

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 12:27:18
Can you really trust KK to spot a good player though. I think we should either bring back Rafa or at least get him to do our scouting for us. Rafa knows class when he see it.
A. Priest. {Ed002's Note - {Ed002's Note - Comolli is in charge of finding players.}
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WTF are you on? We are in this mess because of Rafa and his inability to spot a good player. Since the King has been back we have signed 2 players and both seem to be quality signings, well they have certainly strengthened the team anyway.
I do hope this was a very poor attempt at sarcasm.

MUSHROOM

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 12:26:04
To A. Priest-

Yeah, Kenny has no eye for talent. Suarez is awful, and moving Kuyt to the middle again has proven to have no success.

Get a clue. Rafa? Moving forwards, not back. Here's to three points at the weekend, and another great display of football.

YNWA.

P.S- I feel as if there is no "hoping" for quality players coming in this summer, because it is an absolute certainty. FSG and The King Himself (lol) know what they're doing. I personally would love to see versatile attacking players and out and out wingers. But then, who wouldn't?

I need a vacation.

McSnuggles OG {Ed002's Note - Responsibility for scouting and transfers fundamentally rests with Damien Comolli and his team.}

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 12:21:49
Whats is is poster talking about, bring back Rafa for scouting players, in 5 years at the club he only made 5 or 6 decent signing, and the were no brainers

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 11:37:17
Adam johnson IS NOT COMING TO LIVERPOOL. he has been playing more frequently for city lately and he played crap agains us and plays s**t pretty much every game he is not needed. {Ed004's Note - Adam Johnson is an extremely good player, I rate him highly, so what if he has one bad game.}

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 10:22:29
Hey eds,
Today is my birthday but all I want is confirmation that we have no interest in Barton

Fowler is god {Ed004's Note - Happy Birthday}

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 10:26:47
A lot of people aren't including Carroll in our team for next year. We paid £35m for him, he'll play we won't use him as a sub.

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 10:42:52
Sorry ed but sturrage went to chelsea from man city on a free transfer and didn't cost ten million. in my opinion he would be a great buy though and would still get some game time in a squad rotation system inorder to keep carrol fit and fresh.

wingers is a must and as everyone seems to say id much rather have arda or johnston that ash young.

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 10:46:09
Does anyone know if there is any truth to this Joey Barton rumour?

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personally I can't see it, . He is almost 30, has more history than the Ark! and is a thug. He isn't any better a player than those we already have, I don't see what he brings to our team. The biggest thing of note so far in KKs reign is that the team are settled and enjoying each other as team mates. which is creating a better outcome on the pitch, why would he then go and stick a Barton in the middle to stir things up.
but mainly, he aint good enough!. and i don't care if he has a Rushie circa 1989 Muzzie!. I don't want him!
ItsNotRocketScience

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 09:59:37
Does anyone know if there is any truth to this Joey Barton rumour?

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 09:44:57
New Players to be eased into team
Baines
M'Villa
Benega or Defour
Benezma


Thoughts anyone?


Timmo

I'm sure we'll win everything if the FA and PL allow us to play with 12 every game. I'm not sure how it would be done though. I'll have a think over the weekend and get back to you

J

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 09:45:07
I'll keep whinging until stories of Leighton Baines are buried for good. The guy is a lightweight liability. He fell over like a fairy against Man Utd and is regularly knocked off his feet by light breezes

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 09:51:17
Is there any truth to the barton roumours?

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 09:53:57
Kenny might keep J Cole to maintain the English heartl. .and truth is I'd sooner have Cole in the team than Joey 'KarateKid' Barton play for us!
SingRed

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 08:59:02
Reina

Kelly Skrtel Agger Johnson

Lucas Meireles

Gerrard

A Johnson Suarez Turan

Carroll

So we play with 12 now??

LeeWils

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 09:12:26
27 Apr 2011 22:48:55
I see whiskey nose has lined up a good replacement goalkeeper in Neuer.

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Neuer revealed earlier this month that he had already made his mind up about his future, and Bayern have confirmed that they will look to finalise a deal with Schalke shortly (SSN)

"Manchester United was never an option for me, " said the 25-year-old.

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 09:20:46
28 Apr 2011 07:47:19
Next Season, our Team will look like this

Reina

Kelly Skrtel Agger Johnson

Lucas Meireles

Gerrard

A Johnson Suarez Turan

Carroll



New Players to be eased into team
Baines
M'Villa
Benega or Defour
Benezma


Thoughts anyone?


Timmo

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Mayb best to drop a player from your team mate. .

Square tomato

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 09:33:51
Not a rumour but more of a point about why Mourinho will never be our manager. At the 2005 Carling Cup final I was amongst the enraged Reds in Cardiff where he turned around after Stevie's OG and told us to ssshhh with his finger on his lips. He was removed by the Millennium Stadium stewards because the fans were trying to get onto the touchline to kick his pan in. He was disrespectful and no Manager of Liverpool Footbal Club would have ever done that to opposing fans. Last night was another exhibition of his lack of class and dignity.

SwissRed

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 09:34:09
27 Apr 2011 22:54:31
Team for next year. .

Reina
Ramos, Pique, Tiago Silva, Coentrao
Navas, Gerrard, Xavi, Ronaldo
Suarez, Messi

You heard it here first.

Ed WHY hasn't poulson got a place in this team????

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 09:39:24
IF WE ARE LOOKING AT LAVEZZI, WHY NOT GO FOR HIS TEAM MATE CAVANNI, HE IS A BETTER ALL ROUNDER??HAVE READ HE IS ON THE MOVE THIS SUMMER(ALSO URUYGYAN) {Ed002's Note - Why not deal with the positions in the team that need addressing and stop worrying about strikers so much? Why not buy a new keyboard which does not have caps lock stuck on.}

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 06:40:33
BBC Gossip points that we are looking at Witsel of Standaard Liege. .

"Liverpool and AC Milan are set to go head-to-head for the services of Belgian ace Axel Witsel this summer."

Should go and check his leg break challenge on Anderlechts Marcin Wasilewski's a few years back - he goes over the top regulary and has a nasty attitude from what I've seen of him. . no thanks.

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 07:29:08
Please post this my 10th Post.

Ins:- OUT
GK:- Reina and Gulasci
RB:- johnson and Kelly
CB:- Carra, Agger, Ayala, IN :- Sakho (12M)
LB:- Baines (10 M + Aurelio), Warnock (3M)

CM :-
Gerrard, Miereles, Lucas, Adam (8M), Spearing, Shelvey.

RM :- A. Young (12M + Pacheo On loan), Maxi
LM :- Payet (8M), S Marveux (0 M)

Srtikers
A Carrol, Suarez , Kuyt , Gervinio (Ngog + 7M)

Out:-
B Jones 2 M

Skrtel :- 7-8 M
Greek :- 2 M
Insua :- 3M (Friorentina had 5M offer)
Aurelio - Part E/ X
degen :- 1M (Strugart)

Poulsen 3M (copenhagen)
J Cole 4M (W Ham/ Spurs)
Jonavic 4M (Wolfburg had offer clsoe to this)
Aualani (12-5 = 7M Juve)
EL Zhar (1 M)

Stiker
N Gog part E/ X



Squad:- The above 24 + Young players.

Ins:- 60M
Out:- 30 M

Net Spend :- 30M . .

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 07:47:19
Next Season, our Team will look like this

Reina

Kelly Skrtel Agger Johnson

Lucas Meireles

Gerrard

A Johnson Suarez Turan

Carroll



New Players to be eased into team
Baines
M'Villa
Benega or Defour
Benezma


Thoughts anyone?


Timmo

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 07:57:02
Top of the morning my fellow Kopites and Eds. This would be my team selection for next season without spending silly money. Still looks a strong Squad

Reina
Kelly Carragher Agger Robinson



G johnson Gerrard Merreles A Johnson

Carroll Suarez

Subs

Kuyt
Flannigan
Lucas
Sterling
Spearing
Ayala

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 08:18:59
Apparently we want joey Barton no chance would I ever want to see him gracing the great anfield turf in our red never

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 08:19:01
Rumours over joey barton being on KK radar for a possible summer signing. Please KK do not go there. The man is trouble and a mediocre player to boot. As with Mouriniho we don't want either of them anywhere near anfield, both lack class and talk carp.

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 08:20:08
Ed, on a scale of 1 to 10, what are the chances of reina staying at anfield. . . . . rafathehut {Ed002's Note - 6}

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 08:23:34
I'm wondering if the St Ettiene's chairmans slightly worrying comments about
Commoli have put any doubts in Henry's mind regarding his position , and
might it also endanger the signing of Payet ?
Read that we are looking at Banega again and that the signing of Sanchez
is not as unlikley as it seems.
Editor and felow fans your opinions please. . {Ed002's Note - Sanchez will not be moving to Liverpool. Banega is not keen on leaving Valencia.}

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 03:10:20
27 Apr 2011 22:31:08
BREAKING NEWS - - - BREAKING NEWS - - - BREAKING NEWS - - -


SSN, The Daily Telegraph and several other big newspapers have reported that Liverpool are NOT interested in signing Chelsea legend FERNANDO TORRES.

Reports say that Liverpool wouldn't like to sign the Chelsea legend as he is JUST TOO GOOD. He has been in fantastic form recently and it's no wonder that he wouldn't attract attention from clubs like Liverpool as he is so good he might destroy the whole of the Kop when he shoots.

maka
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Feckin me, he scores 1 goal and he's a legend, you're easily pleased. Kalou must have a statue by now.

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Mate, i don't think you understand the term "sarcasm".

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Mate I think you'll find I do, you're post is far to long for sarcastic inflection. Don't beat yourself up though it's hard to write good sarcasm.

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Ha ha! Fair enough mate, touche!

maka
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Ah well it is a banter page after all, lol

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 02:57:18
28 Apr 2011 02:34:53
Rite most of u disregarded my comments yday involving david silva and johnston- and the package to be agreed, all u supossed fans give an inkling where u sprout from, cos u are welcome -fromwhever u come from

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They were probably disregarded because your comments were so unbelievable. . Thats why the unbelievable button was put there by the way, maybe there should be a "Believable", "Unbelievable" and "Utter Tosh" button. Just an idea ;D

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 02:20:59
28 Apr 2011 01:48:51
27 Apr 2011 22:53:46
Navas, Jarvis and Downing to be the three wingers that will arrive. Witsel, Sahin and Mautudi will arrive to add steal and creativity to the midfield. Bains to be the new LB and one of Defoe, Wolfswinkel, bemzema or lavezzi to sign. Spending will around the 65m-80m mark with around 30m being recouped the player sales.
*Lepricon Cucumber*

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Jesus, do you read talkSPORT much! !

This is getting a bit crazy at this stage. .
Ed is there any player you can think of that hasn't been mentioned/ linked with Liverpool in the newspapers??? {Ed001's Note - I think they have pretty much linked us with every player alive or dead.}

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Oh Messi scored a great goal, Liverpool bid amazing 250m for his services lol. . Common sense is the way to go in regards to transfers especially if people are saying players to join, one day a person says 6 players will join then the next day its 11 and they still sign their posts :D
I've heard of a few players connected with us from my agent friend last week that knows Steven Gerrard but nothing really concrete and the players aren't very willing to talk when it comes to players coming in the summer. . It will be a great summer for the club doh

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 02:28:52
28 Apr 2011 00:23:20
Any1 no when the transfer window opens cheers

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Yea September 2nd, don't miss it whatever you do :D

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 02:34:53
Rite most of u disregarded my comments yday involving david silva and johnston- and the package to be agreed, all u supossed fans give an inkling where u sprout from, cos u are welcome -fromwhever u come from

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 01:48:51
27 Apr 2011 22:53:46
Navas, Jarvis and Downing to be the three wingers that will arrive. Witsel, Sahin and Mautudi will arrive to add steal and creativity to the midfield. Bains to be the new LB and one of Defoe, Wolfswinkel, bemzema or lavezzi to sign. Spending will around the 65m-80m mark with around 30m being recouped the player sales.
*Lepricon Cucumber*

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Jesus, do you read talkSPORT much! !

This is getting a bit crazy at this stage. .
Ed is there any player you can think of that hasn't been mentioned/ linked with Liverpool in the newspapers??? {Ed001's Note - I think they have pretty much linked us with every player alive or dead.}

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 01:08:57
Well I have been following this site for some time now and, being an avid liverpool supporter I am amazed at some of the proposed team selections I have seen. Carra at right back is quite possibly the worst decision I have heard, his lack of pace out wide where he can be easily isolated would be a massive mistake, however he is a must start at center back (in my opinion) his work rate, reading of the game and determination which is passed on to all players is second to none. A leader at the back like Carra is invaluable to any team, and alongside Agger or Gary Cahill (preferably Cahill due to him being english and Aggers injury problems) looks a good prospect. I do however expect the 11-12 season to be Carras last as a first team regualr and for him to be more heavily involved in coaching, starting with the youth team. The number of players we have been linked with this summer is astounding and the likes of Kaka, Benzema, Wilshere and co is highly unlikely. I can see a slight chance in Bale signing if and only if we beat Tottenham to the last european spot, although if this is the case expect interest from Champions league clubs, a lot of them. Alonso resigning would be a dream come true, although highly unlikely, we havn't looked the same club at the back or going forward since the day he left, and I personally would volunteer to swin to Madrid and carry him back if he chose to come back, and i'm sure I won't be alone. I expect players to leave, the same players most people have mentioned, but I would prefer our big money signings to have Premier League experience and/ or be young and full of potential. Gary Cahill, Ashley Young, Matt Jarvis, Gareth Bale (unlikely I know), Alonso, Leighton Baines and Romelu Lukaku. This way we have the wingers and left back we so desperately need, the center back to replace Carra, who is dependable, Premier League proven and injury free (touch wood) as well as striker who won't mind being on the bench and learning from Suarez, Carroll and obviously KK, and who is seen to be the next Drogba, hopefully without the ''i've been shot'' theatrics. Everyone knows signings will be a surprise and everyone can speculate, one thing is for sure the future is looking bright.

Kenny2

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 01:10:49
Any chance that we might be interested in picking up Pablo Piatti for cheap from Almeria now that they're going to be relegated from La Liga?

-Shane. {Ed002's Note - I expect him to move to Atletico Madrid.}

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That's a shame. He could have been a 'hernandez' type of buy. Seems Atletico are getting there before us with Turan and Honda, as have been suggested here before, and now Piatti.

What about Valbuena and Jovetic as tricky wingers? Think we'd have a chance?

-Shane. {Ed001's Note - Valbuena is not a player who would be robust enough, he struggles with the French league at times. Jovetic is not out of the question completely though.}

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 00:36:24
Ed, if madrid offered us 30m + alonso for gerrard, would you take it? Also what are your thoughts on arjen robben? I think hes pure beast and would work wonders for us. {Ed001's Note - I would do a straight swop of Alonso for Gerrard personally, let alone take money as well. I wouldn't touch Robben, he is as brittle as Aurelio.}

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 00:26:02
Right ed in the words of Vinnie Jones "it's been emotional" but it's way past my bedtime now. Nighty night, oh & just in case you are a sexy lady - as has been rumoured here's an extra x in my name for you. Thanks for posting Alexxxi {Ed001's Note - I won't dispute the sexy bit, but I am certainly no lady!}

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 00:23:04
Guys this is my dream lfc team.

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-ramos- - carra- - -puyol- -arbeloa-
danielle de rossi

Xabi Alonso - jarvier pastore

-Messi ronaldo-

David villa

Oh yeah! Liverpool would be the s.h.i.t
Lfcjohnynwa

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 00:23:20
Any1 no when the transfer window opens cheers

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 00:16:43
We need to turn up some young gems from abroad ready to go straight into the first team. Arsenal have been very shrewd in this regard & indeed Chicarito looks an absolute bargain already. You could see the lads ability in the world cup but only Man U took the punt. . time to earn your corn Damian & turn up some gems for us. We can't be spending £25 mil plus all the time. Alexi Lalas's beard

 

 

 

 

28 Apr 2011 00:11:34
Re: Barton "Rumours."

We're playing Newcastle on Sunday.

Has anybody considered this might just be a bit of kidology from Kenny to unsettle him before the game?

Matt S- YNWA

 

 

 

 

 
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