Liverpool Banter Archive January 28 2014

28 Jan 2014 23:56:49
Nothing like a good victory to stop the flow of bike directed at most here.
Well done lads, great performance!
Keep it up!

28 Jan 2014 23:53:41
Excellent performance and result for Liverpool tonight. Very proud of the boys. Hopefully we will add a robust midfielder and full back though I think that's wishful thinking as only a few days til the window closes.

28 Jan 2014 23:43:06
Just wanted to give my praise to Simon Mignolet. Seen no one mentioning him hardly, was absoloutley solid tonight coming in after a lot of stick lately.

He was solid and back to his old self. Simply brilliant!

28 Jan 2014 23:32:22
I hope these owners are watching this. No1 puts 4 past Everton (should've been 7) Brendan Rodgers is a class manager, he's got us playing the style of football Liverpool where playing in the 80's. He's slowly making us great again and I'm praying they start to back him in transfer windows

28 Jan 2014 23:29:21
Great result, fantastic performances all round tonight from the boys. Ecstatic!

Just one thing upsetting me - the stick Cissokho's still getting from some of our fans. Example on Twitter tonight: "I'm not racist, but I hate Aly Cissokho". (Suspect the poster may have betrayed himself there.)

I appreciate he's not the greatest on the ball, but he's generally very solid - works prodigiously, great positionally, decent pace, gives me few worries.

Whether he stays or goes in the summer, can we please all get behind him for the rest of the season - he might prove quite an important player for us.

Did you hear Judas commentary about him on the tv coverage? nearly made me sick in my mouth. Aly is a decent player who is earning his place at the club as good back up. He will never be a premier league winning first choice left back but he's a good player

Aly tries hard and sometimes, that`s all we can ask for. He tackles hard, defends and barely gets beaten for pace due to his athleticism. He`s no Roberto Carlos and is very limited technically BUT he tries really hard and he`s an LFC player and as long as he`s w/ us, he will ALWAYS get my support. And to the brainless drone on twitter, I say, "Try saying that to his face and see how many body parts you end up w/ when he`s done giving you the business". Useless plank!

I totally agree about Aly.As I have said he defo isn't the best or the worst LB we ever had at the club but I have to say the lad always give's 100% every time he play's and as a fan that's all I want any player to do.So from now till the end of the season let's get behind the lad and support him while he's here.
BarryinLouth

28 Jan 2014 23:25:18
After doubts if Flanno would make it in the first team, he played great at left back. But I think he was great tonight in his preferred role and Coutinho was back to his best in the middle.

I now know that Coutihno is rotting away out wide w/ the performance he had tonight.

28 Jan 2014 23:19:00
How do you like those apples Jose'? We mean business this season.

28 Jan 2014 23:16:59
Eds,

Is Football Vertex A Twitter Page A Reliable Source? Seem To Be Coming Out With All Sort Of Rumors Which Sound Dodgy To Me

Thanks

They changed their name a while back, used to be some MUFC related site anyway. I would unfollow immediately

28 Jan 2014 23:08:54
Just wanna say thanks for what the editors and the posters do each and every day to make this site so informative, intense and enjoyable. Great result tonight! Anyway ed's, I'm a conspiracy theorist. Now could it be that the Salah interest was just a smokescreen to flush out Macca as an inside informant?! He has gone a little quiet.

MickyJ

28 Jan 2014 22:59:40
Absolutely stunned with that result really wasn't confident when I saw the line ups but what a performance, especially from some of oir players struggling for form.
Sturridge getting back to fitness, sterling continued his recent up turn and gerrard and coutinho were terrific.
Will be the first to admit I havnt been convinced by gerrard this season and think our best results and performances have been without him, however possibly it is just him Lucas and Henderson together as a three that doesn't work, as Lucas and Henderson look good together and gerrard and Henderson look good together, think maybe the three just isn't quite right but maybe a balance can be reached because gerrard was class tonight
Well done lads

28 Jan 2014 22:55:25
Sitting here all night with the biggest smile on my face ever.

Going to be a few hours till the adrenalin calms down and I can go to my bed!

Good to see Sturridge laughing on LFC TV after game in post match interview as looked lower than a snakes belly when came off.

Equally happy to get a clean sheet for the boys at the back as this will give them a big boost in confidence in the weeks ahead.

What a night, great credit to Brendan and the boys and bring on the Baggies!

YNWA

28 Jan 2014 22:54:00
Sturridge interview on LFCTV was brilliant.

28 Jan 2014 22:44:59
Well done to the boys tonight! We pressed well and were clinical, reminiscent of the Spurs game.

Here's to a City win tomorrow to open up a bit of a gap on the 4th spot whilst remaining only a point more off the top!

I'd prefer a draw, spuds will slip up again rather city didn't get too far ahead

Hoping for a draw myself but if that fails, I`ll take a City win to extend the gap.

28 Jan 2014 22:31:36
Think tonight is indicative of how we'll play without Lucas. We've not got quite the same level of control in midfield, so we'll be a bit more direct and let our front 4 do the talking. We only had 39% possession today, has that happened in any game this season?

If we can pull it off to the same level that we did today, then all is well and a top 4 place should be ours.

It's what you do with it that counts. (Possession) lol

28 Jan 2014 22:30:43
Michael Owen givin djimi traore stick. Champions lge medal has djimi. Where was Michael in Istanbul?

Ha good shout, Djimi cleared one off the line in Istanbul as well - the best player he has never been, but he was loyal and he gave everything for the red shirt. Owen jibbed us on the cheap to go to Madrid then went an chose Newcastle over us AND then went to United. I know he never got the same adoration as say Gerrard or Fowler because he was from Chester but he still could of conducted himself better, harsh to have a go at Traore when he turned his back on the club - Djimi never did.

In the studio looking gutted, then smug, then gutted again I seem to remember. Lol

28 Jan 2014 23:16:22
I pay �20 a month for BT because I love football. Micheal Owen is the 1 and only reason I won't pay for it next month, he has no right to slag anyone off because in IMO he has no rite to slag anyone off. when it comes to morals and loyalty he is at d bottom of d pile and do u know what I'm not paying for BT anymore cause I don't want to listen to the person anymore.

Where was Michael in Istanbul, love it

Hehe, when I heard him badmouthing Traore, my first thought was "that's a champions league winner you're ripping into Michael". Still, he does have a point about Cissoko's attacking technique, but he did a good job defending and let the others push on, so no grumbles from me.

The guy is boring, he said that was not a yellow card for Barry. Yes it was his fourth foul you divvy.

Top tip: put the radio on. Use pause on your Tv to line the commentary up. Sorted.

He is possibly the worst commentator I've ever heard. he's worse than that Man U biased ITV pair Tyldesley and Townsend.

Owen`s just as bitter as the bitters themselves. He`s slating Djimi BUT Djimi was there to be counted in Instanbul in our darkest hour and will always be welcome at Anfield anytime and would be greeted like one of the many gladiators from that night. Owen`s just jealous and petulent. Wisdom is defo not his forte.

28 Jan 2014 22:27:30
The look on Gerrard's face after that first goal said it all! Great performance by him in the holding role - fair play to the captain. Credit to young Raheem also, he was quite electric at times.

Imagine if Sterling played for Basle. And we were linked with him until 3 days ago and didn't sign him. How gutted would you be?

Well forget it. because he's ours and we don't need to sign a winger.

28 Jan 2014 22:22:13
Genuinely didn't see that coming, and it's brilliant to be proved wrong! Humble pie has never tasted so good.

BR did a good job in reorganising the midfield.

Great performances from Flanagan(mature performance and did brilliantly), Henderson was as always superb, Sturridge and Suarez were their usual brilliant selves, Gerrard had a good game but i'm not convinced he could do that against better teams, also liked the intensity and passion to want to really humiliate the bitters.

Coutinho took responsibility and was sublime, Sterling was brilliant(Salah? Who the f*** is Salah?), perfect derby performance.

Hope that Enrique is back soon, no disrespect to Cissokho, who did ok and defended ok.

Also, Alberto's range of passing was brilliant.

Still think we need a good CM to help get us across the line but attacking wise can wait til the summer.

Ps DaveyBoyBlue, where are you?

28 Jan 2014 22:19:03
Great Game Superb Play! Suarez And Sturridge Hopefully Heat Of The Moment And Nothing More. Best Week Can Be Finished With A Signing And Anther Win!

28 Jan 2014 22:05:02
Magnificent result tonight.

28 Jan 2014 21:58:22
Who needs Salah, We have Sterling and Ibe to come :)

Wasn't looking forward to tonight but can't give BR enough credit for changing things slightly, and Salah who? Sterling is a far better player and he's worked his way through the ranks too!

We do not need a another winger with this formation. Its other areas we need. I will be glad when Enrique is back.

28 Jan 2014 21:56:32
Superb! I enjoyed that.
JFT96

28 Jan 2014 21:50:02
Great 3 points, Great Performance & Some Great Finishes. EVEN Cissokho hasn't been that bad.

28 Jan 2014 21:47:20
Skrtel for MOTM?

Definitely, he was absolutely unplayable at times

Have to be Sterling for me, although you could hardly pick anyone that wouldn't be a good choice. I think he may have out-run Henderson tonight which is no mean feat.

Sterling was great and still learning his trade. Made Baines nonexistent and took it to him offensively as weel. In two yrs, he`ll be scary.

28 Jan 2014 21:39:32
Suarez is having a proper strop tonight, what the hell.

Suarez is having a strop with good reason, Sturridge is more intent on a hat trick than what's best for the team

Suarez was upset because he didn't get the pass he thought was on
Sturridge first touch wasn't quite good enough to make the pass possible
I'm sure they'll both be fine and I'm delighted they both want to score all the time

He's already apologized, give the lad a break. Geez.

Not having a go, but six or seven nil puts other teams on the back foot before we even play them.but have no real problem with strikers being selfish or any player being upset being subbed,

6/7 come on son we just won a merseyside derby by a record margin :) come on you redmen!

28 Jan 2014 21:28:25
Love that Sturridge made a real point of highlighting Coutinho's through ball for his goal.

28 Jan 2014 21:21:46
Wasn't the greatest penalty, but I still sing.

Danny boy! Oh dannyy booyyy!

And the captain isn't having a too shabby game either :)

He`ll learn from that BUT take nothing away from his overall perf. He was awesome.

28 Jan 2014 21:02:40
Great game so far, we won't lose I'm pretty sure of that, still have to be weary though because one goal can turn this game on its head.
Cheers,

28 Jan 2014 20:58:55
3-0 up and Suarez hasn't come alive! It looks good reds, keep it going! Stevie is showing heart, as is Flano, and Sturridge is being clinical too. C'mon reds we have this one

28 Jan 2014 20:57:09
Has there been a better player on the pitch than captain fantastic? Gerrard can play anywhere; give em time.

(Bar Sturridge of course). Those goals, top drawer.

28 Jan 2014 20:54:38
Superb

28 Jan 2014 20:53:36
Happy now negative types?
Get behind the team and have some faith, we all know what deficiencies we have regarding how we deal with transfers etc but seriously, we have players out there who are youngsters who can only get a sight better, Sterling could be frightening in a year or two and we have Ibe to come in yet too,
If someone tells me in 2 years that Salah is a better player than Sterling ill eat my own shoes and post pictures
Come on!
YNWA JFT96

28 Jan 2014 20:51:29
Happy days

28 Jan 2014 20:50:35
well done great half, their defense looks weak and Lukaku's off on what might be a bad injury. Really happy but how is McCarthy not been booked? first one was obvious but the second with sterling through and the foul was given against him? anyway loving the game, just really don't get refs this season

28 Jan 2014 20:41:06
What an amazing 2 minutes that was!
We better not screw this up second half!

So happy, but this is LFC so probably going to make us sweat now!

Well done lads

28 Jan 2014 20:37:02
I think we need at least 5 new players! Haha get used to the mighty pool playing on Tuesday nights!

28 Jan 2014 20:28:15
What nonsense Michael Owen talks-

He thinks you can't blame a linesman for getting on offside decision wrong because the play is too fast

I know what you mean but I also know what's he's saying. Your eyes can only be in one place at a time, so when the ball is passed, by the time he sees player collecting it it will look like he's offside. To some degree you can't help some of these being wrong

28 Jan 2014 20:21:27
Well done Stevie lad.

28 Jan 2014 20:08:17
Where are the England and International games/friendlies when you need them lol. Would give chance for players to get fit. MrT

28 Jan 2014 19:33:30
Was almost going to say its a big mistake not putting Lucas in there and then I remembered he's injured haha, looks a fairly strong team though I'd be a little worried with Skrtel's shirt pulling. Have a feeling there'll be a couple of red cards, a penalty and at least 4 goals. You heard it here first!
Cheers,
ROI.

It's virtually the same side that got a pummeling first half against Villa. Everton are considerably better than Villa so what do you think is going to happen?

We Batter Everton? 3-0 in the first half haha Don`t you look like a priza tit

Dunno Mark, what do you think's gunna happen? lol. Come on you reds YNWA

Well. Mark I wouldn't give up your day job to pursue a career of being a psychic.

28 Jan 2014 19:21:35
C'mon lads! Huge opportunity to get a gap tonight! YNWA

The lucky pants are ON!

Never remove them ken. never!

Good lad Ken!

Red Rum

28 Jan 2014 19:18:33
Bets on flanno seeing red tonight? Haha, I think he will, the lad has so much passion.

28 Jan 2014 19:09:31
I think our transfer committee should look at how and why our transfer targets and dealings are leaked to the media ahead of deals being completed.
I know sometimes it isn't in our hands and other parties leak the information but we did, a short while ago, buy a certain Fernando Torres without a whimper from the press until it was signed, sealed and delivered. I'm certain there would have been a number of buyers for Torres at that price had they known we were doing the deal.
Seems as though everyone knows who we are after months if not weeks ahead of us concluding the deals, surely, with our stance on transfer and finances, we would be wise to conclude deals in a manner similar to the Torres deal to avoid the deals being hijacked or outbid last minute.

28 Jan 2014 18:57:58
derby tonight can play a big part as long as our moods go. lose and depression will set in and we will demand Messi and Ronaldo to be brought in. Win and many might say; we're not as bad as we thought, maybe, maybe.
I'm bored with players we are supposed to be looking at, the list grows and we all know nothing's happening at the moment. we just hope something, however small, happens to rejuvenate the team. but talk of Turan, Pastore, the Ukrainian guy (sorry can't spell), Ince! and now Milner lol, Maxim. good God, how many people have we been connected with? You know, I think Ed02 is right, perhaps we won't sign anyone and this is all a ruse (my bit not Ed02's) because other clubs are constantly signing players. De Yeung (spelling) is having medical at Newcastle and they only sold or decided to sell Cabaye yesterday!1
So, fellow reds, time to tighten our belts, tell our whimps (Aspas and Alberto) to man up and show what they can do (that's if they're given a chance) Ibe, Smith and Rossiter; the new golden generation. WHY NOT? LET'S BE POSITIVE; however hard it sounds. YNWA

28 Jan 2014 18:53:57
Enough with all the transfer speculation, you don't win points for signing players! Judging by the majority of the posts on this site you wouldn't think we had a match in an hours time! Looking forward to a cracking game, I'm just a little disappointed it's not a Saturday morning/Sunday afternoon game! Very nervous about today's game, Everton are improving each season and this is going to be a very close game. I'm hoping first of all we take our home advantage and second that Everton's injury crisis is worse than ours! Do it for the 96 lads!
Cheers,

Totally agree. Enough for those why not buy . kind of posts. It is not the end of the world if we are not signing anyone. Keep positive, we are not losing anyone either.

28 Jan 2014 18:40:18
hey guys. no offence but I've got 3-1 to everton tonight. I just feel that Liverpool has lost its shape and you saw that against bournmouth and aston villa.

and everton look solid and more comfortable by playing the same way tactically for every game.

anyway goodluck.

I just hope starting with Couthino in the midfield again doesn't back fire like it did against Villa.
Just hope the lads learnt from that game

28 Jan 2014 21:03:59
Hope you didn't put money on that, crabbie.

Great result, glad to see lessons learnt and dealt with from the villa game. Great team performance, but a big pat on the back for Coutinho, looked a bit lightweight against Villa, but outstanding tonight. Well done Redmen

28 Jan 2014 18:31:09
I've been going to this site several times a day for the past 2-3 years but if Liverpool lose tonight then I think I may have to boycott the site until the end of the transfer window because of increasing negativity (if possible. )

A lot of fans are frustrated with the lack of activity in the market this window and although I agree with the frustration to some extent. But then again our hopes of making top 4 do not depend entirely on signing anyone. I mean, we managed to make top 4 over Christmas without miky, William, costa etc. And i'm sure we can carry on without salah.

I agree that DM needs sorting but would you rather pay over the odds for a panic buy now or risk it and possibly get a better cover/replacement for Lucas in the summer with, hopefully cl football to attract more quality?

whatever happens this windows, and all future windows, I will support the players, the manager and the owners wholeheartedly. Hoping we get those 3 points tonight!

YNWA

28 Jan 2014 18:13:01
Anyone please give me a link to watch tonight's match on iPad? Please

28 Jan 2014 18:53:15
use www.sportlemon.me no flash required so I pad friendly
Johnaldinioh

28 Jan 2014 17:44:02
Can I ask what people have against Tom Ince? With his performances last season and being just over 20 years of age. Coming through the Liverpool academy has got to count for something? I also feel he looks like a decent athlete and is definitely going to improve? So where's all this hostility coming from? am I missing something? Did he insult brendans mom or fsg or say he would like to ride the liver bird and rubbish all over our city?

28 Jan 2014 17:00:26
If we did buy Ince (which I don't want IBE IS BETTER) could we not loan him out and then sell as there is definitely a profit in him for us as we have a clause with a reduction in price?

If i'm right.

Ynwa

Are you suggesting we buy a player just to loan him out and then sell him, for a potential profit?
Surely to god you are joking?

Lets also invest in gold, and high risk stocks and shares, they might be worth more next year!

Think we already have a sell on clause in his contract so whatever he sells for we get some money also.

28 Jan 2014 16:52:00
All this talk about Shaqiri .hes not that good. he's a impact player. He never playes well over 90 minutes and if he does its for a few games. I think he would improve what we have but i'd defo rather save cash and look at other options. I mean, how much would he cost, 20m?

No thanks.

Jbeale86

Let's hope your dream comes true. Ah, we have to dream about players now!

28 Jan 2014 16:39:21
Grenier and Gonalons of Lyon have both been mentioned in the past. any chance eds?

Both are good players with european experience and fit the policy.

Jbeale86

{Ed002's Note - Newcastle are looking to Grenier but Lyon won't want to sell. Liverpool has no interest in either.}

28 Jan 2014 18:59:37
Hi Ed02, I tried to ask you a similar question earlier but can't find it. The difference was I was asking about Grenier and lacazette and was wondering if we showed any interest in the pair or any other teams were, particularly lacazette as I know Newcastle are interested in Grenier. Thanks in advance

{Ed002's Note - Yes there has ben interest in Grenier in the past - both Chelsea and Arsenal enquired. There is no interest from Liverpool.}

28 Jan 2014 16:22:00
I hope the BBC reports are correct, and Tom Ince is in talks with Stoke,

The transfer window isn't looking to good for us at the moment, but if the club tried

to sign him I think it would be an even bigger disappointment

28 Jan 2014 15:55:53
I despair at the general attitude on here.
I logged in to see if there was any team news about tonight's game.
Instead it's just vitriol directed towards FSG, Rodgers, Gerrard and the Eds.
I personally don't care that we haven't signed anyone. We are playing superb football. 12 points better off than last season. Second highest goal scorers in the league. The defence just needs to settle down and then we will absolutely be sorted.
If we'd signed Salah, who would you leave out? Coutinho, Sterling, Sturridge?
I would play all of these before him.
We've got such a good tea spirit. Everyone is working hard for each other.
It's a shame the same camaraderie isn't reflected on this site.

Couldn't agree more flidby. Some people are losing it on here.

I agree, but. We are in need of cover! Lucas out is a massive blow, we've needed cover for him ever since Rodgers was brought in. So why haven't we ever got it?! But again I agree, there is no need for the depressed posts and comments.

Yes we could do with cover for Lucas but we're not going to be able to get anyone better than him.
When Henderson and Allen have played together they've looked pretty solid (that was with Lucas tho)
Gerrard WILL learn that role.
He's one of the greatest footballers ever.
Sickens me that people are turning on him. He'd die for that shirt.

Also, now these "fans" are saying they'd rather no-one than Ince.
Last year when we didn't re-sign him there was uproar on these pages.
Makes me embarrassed to be a a Liverpool fan

Gerrard won't learn that roll because you can't teach an old dog new tricks, Benitez knew he didn't have the tactical ability to play a withdrawn midfield role because he didn't have the discipline and if Benitez couldn't change that, Rogers has no chance.

Good to see you've been proved wrong.
Also, if you're going to support a team, show them some respect by learning to spell their names.

28 Jan 2014 15:23:26
So I just started a be a pro career on fifa, using the latest online squads. After plymouth argyle put a loan bid in for me, Liverpool signed xherdan shaqiri for 16M haha. You couldn't make this stuff up. Could it be a sign?!

I suppose Fifa is more reliable than Twitter. so yes, maybe a sign indeed!

A sign,, I hope not!
I fell out of an helicopter on my game and landed on a tank.

Yes. A sign that it is time to book an appointment with the doc.

Only joking Benny!

Seriously doubt it lol

Shaqiri wouldn't make it in the argyle team, not when we have luke young

Well since rejecting the loan move I've managed 2 carling cup games and 2 goals, BR won't give me a chance to show it in the league however. Shaqiri has had an ok start, 3 goals and 1 assist in his opening 12 games. Not the greatness we predicted. BR and FSG out haha!

Benny,

Suarez, Sterling and Coutinho were sold in my first two seasons. Let's hope Fifa is wrong lol. I got no games in the first season. Loan in the second season to Ipswich (13goals12assists) this season he tried to send me on loan again and then accepted a sale to Blackpool so I left and I got my father to have a word lol.

Loving the FIFA. Enjoy the game tonight lads and ladies.

28 Jan 2014 15:05:08
I don't think Liverpool should buy unless a top player is feasible to be honest, we have assaidi borini and wisdom coming back in the summer, all who have gained experience and looking decent enough to be squad members! Suso I think could be a step up, hopefully he stays and is used next season! I haven't given up on Aspas either, not a world beater by any means, but given time he could be as useful as the others mentioned. The current top 3, in midfield mostly, have players they can swap around who all do the job, Liverpool in my opinion don't Have enough players with experience to come in and make a noticeable contribution. I don't think the strarting 11 should be as fixed as it is now, but at the moment out options are very limited! Basically I don't see the point in buying more players like assaidi when we already have the likes of the mentioned returning!

28 Jan 2014 14:22:44
Heard a bid is being prepared for Fernando any truth Eds?

Also, can Wisdom or Suso be recalled?

Thanks!

{Ed002's Note - What does "is being prepared" mean? Don't expect them recalled.}

It means that Ian Ayre will be counting the pennies in his penny jar and rooting down the back of the sofa in his office for any loose change that can be put towards a bid for Fernando.

I think players loaned out to champioship clubs and lower can be recalled. Loans to prem teams stay for the whole loan period. Not to sure about European clubs tho

1. Research: Research into the type, nature and possibly the colour of the bid to be made. This is when Ian Ayre goes around bribing agents of players to see if they would consider sitting on the bench between Alberto and Moses, wearing a the hideous 3rd kit, assisting Colin Pascoe with training scone arrangements etc.

2. Concept design and the actual BID: At this point, a bid is designed in rough by Ian Ayre, Barry Hunter and Steve Fallows. This design of the bid involves choosing the right type of paper to be faxed to the club involved with the player, writing the bid (Dear FC Basel, we would like to sign your beloved Salah. Love Ian XOXOXO). This would then be shown to Brendan who would decide if he wants add a post script or not. Tom Werner would then give his blessings from Boston for the bid; a RedSox cap and an exclusive February edition of Plaboy.

Failure Analysis and Briefing: After mailing the bid to FC Basel using a 2nd class stamp, we wait about 2 and a half months until FC Basel write back; not so kindly, telling Ian Ayre that they have no interest in the Harley Diaries DVD. The signed picture of Ian enthusiastically riding his Harley has been send back with a penis drawn on Ian's face on the picture.

Brendan is informed then by Ian about the disappointing nature of FC Basel's reply, at which point Brendan tries to drown the disappointment in a 1 hour jogging session while Ian tries to ride away his disappointment. He joins up with his buddies on the cross-country ride since no further business needs to be doesn't for another 6 months.

That my friends are the steps involved in an LFC bid.

{Ed002's Note - You need to sign in.}

28 Jan 2014 13:34:01
Eds 001, what's the mood like today fella, are you feeling more positive? Just thought i'd check in on you. Please tell me your walking on sunshine, and doing impromptu jigs with strangers on the street because you've heard whispers were going to be making a signing or three? I'm an ex journalist, i'm not an ITW by any stretch of the imagination but from what I can gather it's looking bleak my friend. Enlighten us beleaguered fans in this time of profound need with your wisdom and sagacity!

{Ed001's Note - sorry mate, nothing new, doesn't seem to have been any progress made yet at all. Though I am not down, as I am happy that we are in the position to challenge for top 4.}

When you say 'PROGRESS' eds001 please tell me we are at least picking up the phone and talking to clubs/agents and trying to do deals? i'm visualising Ian Ayre trying to work out how to use a phone. This person really has to just deal with commercial aspects of the club and leave the signing of the players to man or woman that can do the job. I would love to see Karen Brady get the job, experienced and shes meant to be a shrewd negotiator. I think she'd do wonders at Liverpool FC.

{Ed001's Note - Brady? Jesus have you seen the mess Brum are in? The mess West Ham are in? She is appalling.}

Yes but with all respect to West Ham they are in for players that are far more inferior than out targets. Do u think if Karen Brady was given a list of players to try and sign she would do much worse than person boy? Has he worked out that phone yet? $ days to go and not a single credible rumour about any players. Top 4 going down the plughole. As Brenda says we can only play with what we got. Come on you mighty reds let's do these toffees tonight. got to go Ian Ayre on the phone. Hello Ian

28 Jan 2014 14:05:25
Just been told medical booked in for tomorrow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Least the Mrs will get rid of this std ;-)

Very good

Who did she get it from MarcO?

Best post of this window
Love it lol.

Me Ken ;-)

28 Jan 2014 13:42:35
They way I feel things will go is a club might well try and off load a player they don't want onto us. it might look like a good move from us but I feel there is deeper problems within the poll that is holding us back. A bit like a good jockey hold back a horse!! The only problem is by the time we release the reigns we will be so far behind. Just my opinion!! Sorry for being so negative. I hope I'm wrong. YNWA 3 points I suppose would lift us all.

28 Jan 2014 13:22:57
Eds posted a couple of times asking about Gomes and Inler/Agger swap deal if its nonsence or not. Not been posted so I guess its either doing your head in asking or they will appear at 8pm tonight.

Know worries anyhow, not having a go, was just interested in your views on both.

{Ed002's Note - You need to stop whining. I am in France. Lunch took two and a half hours.}

Maybe you should of skipped desert then should you ed lol

Lol ok Eds. Sorry mate.

Respect ta ya

Maybe you should of skipped desert then should you ed lol

Had a three and a half hour dinner in France once

Were in france are you ed, not long back myself

{Ed002's Note - Toulouse - Bordeaux - Marseille - Monaco. Right now Bordeaux.}

28 Jan 2014 13:12:27
Is there any truth to a possible deal on inler coming to lfc and agger going the other way?

Cheers

{Ed002's Note - See earlier answers.}

28 Jan 2014 12:54:40
It's like ground hog day on here!

You said that yesterday!

Kman wins the internet today

Kman has been practising that every Groundhog Day until he got it right.

Well yesterday was the same.

28 Jan 2014 12:34:00
Right, some people on here are really starting to do my head in. Moaning and whining about missing out on players, bad buys and other teams strengthening! Even shouts of BR out, and away with FSG. are you lot having a laugh? Have you all forgotten that we nearly went under not so long ago? Don't you think that FSG might still be trying to steady the shipwreck that the other 2 nobbers left behind? Think back to last summer. Would you have believed people who were telling you we'd be top at Christmas?. no. That was 4 weeks ago, and we have been unlucky against City and Chelsea, coming away with nothing. Still, after bad luck, and a bad performance against Villa we remain in a champions league spot. That was the target from last August. We've got Everton, Spurs and Utd behind us and the chance to create a gap tonight. I'm not saying BR is perfect, some of his buys have yet to shine and he's still learning. But he's a young manager with a young team who are developing together. yes, it'd be great to sign Mata, Salah, Pastore, Shaqiri and all the other big shots, but I'd rather the club I love get the accounts straight first. I couldn't handle another H and G situation.
Lets be positive FFS, there's a lot to be positive about. If we sign a couple over the next few days, great! If we don't, well we get right behind the team that's got us where we are, in the top 4. Win, lose or draw tonight I'll still be behind FSG, BR and the full squad of players at LFC. now COME ON REDS! (Sorry for the moan Eds. you're doing a great job)

Didn't sign it off, sorry.

Davedee

Davedee, you tell people to stop "moaning & whining" then proceed to have a long moan & whine yourself!

The words pot, kettle & black spring to mind.

DL, re-read my post mate.might get it second time round eh.

Got it the first time thanks Davedee.

You even said it yourself when you wrote, "Sorry for the moan Eds"

Nothing worse than people who moan about the moaners.

DL, you're trying to prove a point that isn't there. If you don't understand the frustration of reading the rants from some so called fans on here, then we are on a different hymn sheet my friend. 'Moaning' about such people, in my book, is acceptable, on account of the fact that they are not helping the club in any way, and their points are inaccurate.rather like yours. Enjoy the game.

What about the moaners who moan about the people moaning about the moaners?

28 Jan 2014 12:07:29
Have to say firstly, I love Daniel Agger. He has been a great player for many years for us. Our vice-Captain, our best CB.

Looked at some stats played 11 with him played 11 without him, conceded twice as many when he's not playing and won half as much too.

But the rumours of a swap for Inler. In my heart its a no. Not 100% on Inler, but read he is good/great etc.

BUT. With Agger turning 30, very injury prone and we have a readymade replacement in Sahko (left footed CB, can play LB) also we have the supposed going to be great Ilori. I'm sure there must be a decent CB in the youth squad (Lloyd Jones?)

We need a defensive CM. Is this if real, a good deal. too good to pass?

No. Agger still has a bit to offer, as you mention with our win ratio with and without him. That isn't a coincidence. Fans cry and moan everyday for (loyal) players like Agger. If you ask me we need players like him around the dressing room.

28 Jan 2014 11:57:43
People need to stop crying over Salah! We don't NEED any attacking players this month, we NEED to sort out our defence. A couple of forward would be nice, but that's not priority. Let's look at the facts.

- We have the 2nd best goal scoring record in the league.
- We have the worst defensive record out of the top 7 teams.
- We have 6 defenders injured.
- Our 1 and only defensive midfielder is injured.

What is the minimum we NEED from this transfer window?

- A defensive midfielder and a fullback.

My Choice - Martin Montoya and Fernando

Red Rum

Agree mate completely. Can't see BR getting backed though IMO

Regardless of the player/s identified, it's the process of their valuation and acquisition that is the cause of discussion. There's a serious adjustment taking place in Liverpool's methods that is the underlying issue.

28 Jan 2014 11:15:24
What I don't get is why the owners don't go for players like Shaqiri & Pastore. This would boost our chances for top 4 unbelievably and is it a risk? If we don't get top for suarez is gone which is fair play to him he deserves champions league but they will get a hell of a lot of money back. So why not just go for it? It's not a gamble because if we get top 4 we get 30 million (not to sure) and if we fall below suarez is close to 100 million. I know we fans get "confused" but surely that's more common sense.

I'm not saying we can get these players as they may have no interest in coming to us or we may not have interest just an example of players.

What does everyone think?

Pastore is a rubbishty player. I bet you have bever watched psg lately? he's often a sub and when he's on the pitch he doesn't add anything.

28 Jan 2014 11:09:29
Come on Reds, 3 much-needed points and (I hope) a cracking game of football. Enjoy Derby Day folks.

28 Jan 2014 10:57:58
So Cabaye is going to PSG for CL footy, and Ashley has once again taking the lucre.

Newcastle will defo miss him.

My worry is that our owners might be looking to do the same. LS wants CL footy, and due to the lack of investment in this window, it is probably not going to be acheivable. So what happens then? LS wants to go again, and the owners benefit from the bigger buy out clause in his new contract.

It used to be said that it's not the money that brings success, but it's a whole array of other things, but it's no coincidence that it's the teams who have all the money, and spend it, who are the most successful.

That is why we will now finish outside of the CL places.

KBL

KBL, we have spent loads of money over the past few years, we just haven't spent it well. Also our owners turned down the highest bid they received for Suarez during the summer - I really don't know why people complain about Suarez - look he's a world class player and he's playing in a team with plenty of mediocre players. Hopefully he'll stay and continue being fantastic. He's still with us now, he just signed a long term contract and he agreed to a very high release clause so can we just relax and enjoy having him. We could get 4th yet and then push on and improve again.

If we don't get cl footy you couldn't blame him for leaving, he's one of the best players in the world and its the very least he deserves.
He is still the best signing we could have made this window.

28 Jan 2014 10:51:36
Hey Ed02, was on the Newcastle banter page (checking reaction to Cabaye's impending departure) and see that you've mentioned us trying to pry Grenier from Lyon! You think we have a chance of getting him in before the deadline or even at all?

{Ed002's Note - It was a mistake, it should have said Newcastle.}

28 Jan 2014 10:42:00
Rodgers would be a fool to extend his contract in the summer. He'd be better off somewhere like spurs where he would get backing to buy players. FSG OUT

This kind of atitude is killing our club! we are not newcastle, not spurs not, villa or any other fickle supporters we are LIVERPOOL keep the bloody faith man we've made massive strides foward under FSG and Rodgers from where we were with hicks and gillette and even under rick parry before. You need to open your mind and your eyes and see the bigger picture we're fourth in the league!

We are Liverpool tra la la la la

Wtf? are you for real or just a wind up merchant. so he would be better of going to spuds where he would be fired if he had a bad run of games. my advice is why don't you go support spurs.

28 Jan 2014 10:42:00
Rodgers would be a fool to extend his contract in the summer. He'd be better off somewhere like spurs where he would get backing to buy players. FSG OUT

28 Jan 2014 16:34:57
Hi friend, this is Werner her.
Reading you're comment has made me realize how stupid and ill-advised I have been. It also makes me realize how all of these professionals know nothing and that I, a multimillionaire businessman knows nothing of running a business. Reading your latest comment has inspired me to take swift and immediate action.
I am writing to offer you a seat at our transfer committee. You can teach us all a thing or two about running a business at a loss. We also feel your knowledge of deals can help us secure top class talent. I feel your input will be invaluable and cannot wait to begin a prosperous working relationship with you.
Look forward to hearing from you soon.
Tom Werner.
P.S. No not really.
calmdown

28 Jan 2014 10:38:42
Why is Rodgers dragged into any argument regarding transfer targets missed? Its dealt with (or not) by a committee and head of is Ian Ayre. Salah's agent has said, and with no reason to lie, LFC were talking about this deal for almost 3 months. Add the many other missed targets, Costa, Mktyarian etc, this is purly down to Ian Ayre.

Even the Salah agent said its not money, so it is just pure negotiation and speed of process. This is down to Ian Ayre, not Rodgers.

My only concern, more than Ian Ayre complete lack of closing any deal, other than brands wanting their business with us (Dunkin Doughnuts, et al) I could have closed that one. My worry is Rodgers losing faith and seeing that his name (profile he is building as a top coach) is being crapped on by the inability to bring the players he wants.

What part of Salah does not fit the FSG model? Young, sell on value, top player and good price £11m is not a lot today.

I fear Rodgers will think he cannot achieve the success and HE will be the fall guy as all managers are.

{Ed002's Note - His agent was only discussing the personal package for the player - not the tranfer. The transfer fee was the issue and when other clubs became interested enough to speak to the club and put an offer on the table, it was very obvious that a move to Liverpool was not going to happen.}

28 Jan 2014 10:26:45
Sky sport are saying Luuk de Jong is not training today because he is on his way for a medical with the Premier League club. Any chance he is heading or way to us and not Newcastle. I just need to see us take some other teams target for a change

Why would we want him? Stupidity

Get over it. Players are "missed out" on all the time. Trying to pinch targets from lesser clubs isn't going to help us.

28 Jan 2014 10:23:09
We might not be as bothered about this transfer window if the likes of Alberto, Aspas and Cissokho were good enough. Rodgers obviously doesn't trust them and we've got to look at other transfer windows and the bigger picture for our lack of depth.
We need to look at these players and why they were signed more than players who don't even play for the club or want to.

Unfortunately he and his scouts bought them so the buck stops with them.

28 Jan 2014 10:23:09
We might not be as bothered about this transfer window if the likes of Alberto, Aspas and Cissokho were good enough. Rodgers obviously doesn't trust them and we've got to look at other transfer windows and the bigger picture for our lack of depth.
We need to look at these players and why they were signed more than players who don't even play for the club or want to.

28 Jan 2014 09:58:33
This probably won't go down well.
But IMO BR is being punished for Kenny's mistakes in the transfer market. Name me 1 big signing BR has got to make since he came? I can fully understand their point of view, but will this be the way it'll always be? Shopping in the bargain basement of footballs Netto trying to find a diamond in a bag of ****?
Brendan annoys me at times, he talks up the title and puts unnecessary pressure on the team,, but I think he's doing a better job than his previous 2 managers, and should be backed financially.
This isn't a dig at anyone, I only want Liverpool to be the best like everyone else, but the people at the top need to seriously back the man they brought in or reevaluate whether they can handle the demands of a top club in the biggest sport in the world

I agree with most of what you've said, however fishing is the biggest sport in the world.

I agree with most of what you've said, however fishing is the biggest sport in the world.

Agree completely mate

Sturridge and Sahko cost a bit

Sturridge and Sahko cost a bit

Sakho and Mignolet were both huge signings price wise for their positions and I think you're referring to prices.

Is Mignolet the 2nd most expensive PL goalkeeper after De Gea?

And £16-18m for a centre back is a huge fee as well, take into account a discount for 12 months remaining on Sakho's contract and that would put him at well over £20m valuation at the time of signing him.

Migs and Sacky are not huge signings mate. I'm talking about really backing the manager when he identifies a target. Costa Micky Willian. £20+ and these owners don't wanna know

28 Jan 2014 09:55:14
I've seen a few people asking about Konoplyanka and Yarmolenko. If you head to the Liverpool Blogs section and scroll down to blog 6, I did a review on them both in the summer. Obviously it is 6 months out of date now in terms of statistics, but it should still help you to understand the type of players they are.

YNWAdam

28 Jan 2014 09:55:14
I've seen a few people asking about Konoplyanka and Yarmolenko. If you head to the Liverpool Blogs section and scroll down to blog 6, I did a review on them both in the summer. Obviously it is 6 months out of date now in terms of statistics, but it should still help you to understand the type of players they are.

YNWAdam

28 Jan 2014 09:44:35
'Brendan Rodgers is angry that we have missed our targets': A national newspaper reports
About time matey! We're going to miss the boat if we're not careful. needless to remind you of the consequences of missing Top4.
Just thought, a lot of us don't blame FSG for not investing after all the wasted money on not so good transfers, OK.
So, what is the FSG stance now, have they stopped investing in the team altogether, or have they put a ceiling on transfer funds? Like everything else in life, quality costs money. We can't be expecting to unravel gems at every transfer window.
Either way the fans would get a far clearer picture of where FSG stand.
Let us wait for the rest of the window. who knows, our transfer team might surprise everyone. here's hoping. YNWA

Just read an article on vitalfootball were the agent of Salah says LFC had ample opportunity to get him and he wanted to come, but as per we dillied about.
Interesting read indeed.

28 Jan 2014 09:32:04
Getting a little bit fustrated we are not signing anyone, and it's showing on this site of late too. Do these people at the top not understand it's the only time we are going to have a chance like this to break into the top 4. It has to happen now, I'm sick of my club dragging it's heels over transfers. Smallest squad going, constantly got 3/4 top players out injured because of it. Come on Liverpool sort it out

Hi folks first post readin this site for years an to day of all days yous boys going on like little girls. It's derby day let's just get behind our team and show these boys how to support a team

Hi folks first post readin this site for years an to day of all days yous boys going on like little girls. It's derby day let's just get behind our team and show these boys how to support a team

Although I am excited about the derby, the truth is this
Adding to the squad will determine if we finish in the top 4 much more than tonight's result. There is still a long way to go after tonight.

Although I am excited about the derby, the truth is this
Adding to the squad will determine if we finish in the top 4 much more than tonight's result. There is still a long way to go after tonight.

That's very true but no matter who signs before Friday night we need the points tonite. We win tonite an we get a bit of breathing room going into the weekend

That's very true but no matter who signs before Friday night we need the points tonite. We win tonite an we get a bit of breathing room going into the weekend

28 Jan 2014 09:08:22
What happen about the rumours of Konstantinos Mitroglou?
I thought he was one of our prime targets.

28 Jan 2014 08:55:24
Good morning Eds

Only 4 days left off the window, I will be happy once its closed tbh, much like you I would think?

Out of all the links and rumoured players with us, i'm most excited about Andre Gomes from Benfica ashe looks ready now to come in and improve us, this said I get the impression from you that were not intetested and havn't even looked at him? After him would be Inler from Napoli but again I would think know truth what so ever. Can you give your views on these 2 as you see it please Ed.

Great work as always

28 Jan 2014 08:24:11
Are we intersted in Bibras Natkho of Rubin Kazan? His contract with the Russian club has already expired. It would be neat if Yossi could help us bring his homie to Liverpool

{Ed002's Note - No.}

28 Jan 2014 08:00:13
Any idea where my last 3 posts have gone eds? Or does one need to mention Salah in ones post to make it on the page?

{Ed002's Note - There is a great deal of abuse again Dave. There will be far fewer posts getting thru now. I don't know what happened to yours.}

28 Jan 2014 08:19:27
Ah that's a shame.
At least I know not to bother spending 30 minutes writing them out!
Thanks anyway Eds, I know it's not your fault!

28 Jan 2014 07:34:56
Nothing to be done pre Everton match.
According to my source.
Liverpool have a list of 4 players of which they will hopefully buy at least 2. Yarmolenko, Shaquiri, Ribiero, & Gomes. They really wanted Salah, but they only rated him at 8 million, He also told me a Deal is done for the Summer for a Youth, he couldn't say the name?
YNWA Beat the Bitters!

Oh great another youth!

28 Jan 2014 07:01:16
Mr .rodgers, he speaks a lot and doesn't have a clue about his signings, he wants to play from the back and doesn't play agger . he plays with skrtel toure and sakho who have no idea about playing from the back.
our defence is tatters. he signs players, doesn't play them at all. He is ready to bid for salah, but won't bid for mata because he is out of our reach! chelsea would have sold to Liverpool if we bid 37million to roman.
but no he wants salah, some one from russian league and some saul niguez and some other espanyol crap for a combined 37million.
similarly as he wanted (sakho) llori cissoko aspas alberto for combined 25 million ( and not play them) rather that paying that for mkhitryan or costa or turan or willian!

i don't know how it pans out at lfc but I am sure at other big clubs managers tell owners what they want to buy. and not owners telling managers buy this!

and then go out and speak crap like we will sign players if the are fit for first team action!

guess what Mr, first team players cost a bang. and signing 4 blah blah blah for the same bang instead is not going to help


i have nothing but respect and sympathy for all players lfc bought. and I don't under rate them but llori + sakho + alberto + aspas or willian or costa or turan or mata or mikey . I know what I would buy

Sounds like you should get the job not BR. You definitely know better than BR. What a pity you didn't apply for the job 1 and half years ago

Mate, what a whinge! You assume those players wanted to come here and it was just a matter of using splashing the cash. Agreed, some signings have yet to impress and we've missed out on some signings, but be a little bit positive eh?

Are you that clueless to realise we don't have the money to bid 37 million for Mata nor did we even bid for salah agger is not in form and always injured this season get of twitter and fifa and wake up the information from the ed's isn't there for the crack

At this moment in time mata wouldn't be what we need, neither is Salah, we are short of CM and that's criminal.

Have you ever considered that Willian, costa, Mata mickey may not have wanted to come to us?!

Maybe turan would have and for me should have done more to get him but we do not know what the players or more importantly their damn agents push for, but likely more money, money, money! Agents care a lot for it and not so much about a team

Right on, just because we're currently in a Champions league position, who does he think he is. If we do finish top 4 with a lot of promising young players coming through we should still fire him.

Rubbish

Akrubbish, totally agree with the part where you said "i don't know how it pans out at lfc"

28 Jan 2014 03:37:04
Rumours flying around that we have agreed terms with Saul Niguez just need to agree fee of around 20mill Euros.
Would be a massive coup if it turns out to be true - but I'll wait to see the shirt on his back before applauding!

Is he good enough NOW to go straight into our first choice starting line up and make us more competitive? If not he's not who we need, we've got enough players for the future.

20 million Euros for Saul Niguez? For that kind of money I would hope we look elsewhere.

Not worth that kind of money.

I rate him as ok, but not 20 mil! maybe take a stab at 8-10 mil. But 20? no, I'd rather buy Shaquiri with that type of money.

28 Jan 2014 01:11:47
is something I do not understand . : Liverpool fc is a club that is part of the most important clubs in the world ., : is in the top ten as brand team is in the top ten as cash income is in the top 10 number of fans is the top 5 major European trophies won . and do not understand why one is able to bring 2, 3 players value (not superstars . Cavani or Ozil ) but something . that, Shaqiri . Arda Turan . Texeira ( sahktior ) . no one makes more than 25 million . Than to experiment LUIS ALBERTO GEN . IAGO Aspasia . Fabio Borini . JOE ALEN . Suso was loaned and was brought moses . lol . I do not believe , Suso is an incredibly technical player ( skils ) many mistakes . we can not afford this errors, we do not have the financial potential of the city and chelsea to go overlook these errors . we most brought players who confirmed . not risk 7, 8 millions ON YOUTH PLAYERS, but the total money add up . 50 . 60 million for this money we could signs two players like turan and shaquiri and they help directly the team . My name is Athos and live in romania . love Liverpool and I am very upset . I have a request to owner Liverpool JOHN HENRY . I want to be . FOOTBAL DIRECTOR of FC Liverpool. PS. YNWA LIVERPOOL 2-0 eVERTON

You are right. BUT these players that were signed have not been given the time nor the game time to settle therefore, we can't make good judgement on them yet. Mistakes have been made because we should have kept Suso BUT I can see why we loaned him out because I think he`ll have a part to play next year. We need to be smarter in the TW because we are forging a reputation for being abjectly incompetent.

28 Jan 2014 00:41:24
My understanding on Salah is that he did not fancy Liverpool and was waiting for other offers. So, if we outbid Chelsea we would potentially have a player who us not 100% happy at the cluband that we paid more than we wanted. We don't need that so the best result happened in my opinion, let's move on. What does worry me is our midfield, it's all over the place. An experienced loan would be ideal but easier said than done.

Salah was hedging his bets and many lfc fans have moved on BUT BR`s still bitching like a vindictive high school girl who got jilted at the high school prom. We don`t need Salah because we have bigger issues. He chose chelsea like Sigurdsson chose Spurs. Where`s he now? Rotting w/ the reserves. Salah wanted CL. Now, he`s got it.

We definitely have to move on and forget Salah now because any player who is not keen at 100% to join LFC is not welcome and should be forgetted ASAP.

28 Jan 2014 00:11:41
Hi Eds, not a rumour but just wanted to see if any American or RedSox fan can shed a light on how transfers work in the USA, do FSG buy players for Boston rs? If so how do the fees compare to the EPL? This might allow us to understand why we don't want to pay a lot of money out ATM. Thanks for the great work.

{Ed001's Note - the Red Sox pay for their own transfers.}

Completely different ballgame. It is buy who ever with whatever, and small market teams suffer, oh wait it is semi similar.

28 Jan 2014 00:06:31
Hi Eds, why are LFC still harping on about missing out on Salah? Its as if they are pining after a lost love! Should they not just say that that particular transfer target is gone and we are looking at other options rather going into every detail on how they missed out on him.
cheers

{Ed001's Note - Rodgers is making a point to his employers, though I think he is making a mistake as Salah was never interested in a move to us anyway.}

Thanks Ed for your reply. Either way I don't think its showing the club in a best of light. We were either desperate to sign a player that was not even interested in coming to us or the club couldn't get a deal done even though BR really wanted to sign him. The less media coverage of this the better. Anyway keep up the great work eds. You input is always appreciated.

{Ed001's Note - I do agree with you there. That is one thing I don't like, Rodgers is far too vocal for my liking.}