Liverpool Banter Archive August 31 2013

 

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31 Aug 2013 23:04:09
For all those Reina apologists out there. I`m currently watching Napoli v Chievo on tape delay in the U.S. I wanted to see if he has in fact gotten better and cut out some of his costly errors. Epic fail. He`s still same old pepe and his costly clangers (getting beat between his legs at his near post for one goal and getting caught out with a simple low cross that allowed a tap-in for another). Dreadful goalkeeping at best. I`m not slating pepe but just showing the "experts" out there one thing, "LET THE REAL EXPERTS RUN THE CLUB". BR and the owners have been brilliant in the TW and based on what I`m seeing, letting pepe go and getting Migs was the most brilliant move for lfc this window. One saves us points, the other is currently costing his team points atm. GENIUS! The whiners and moaners should leave BR and the team alone once and for all. YNWA and may the mancs go down in flames come sunday.

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Btw, Napoli won 4 - 2.
Costing points? Do they have a different points system for the Italian league?
Played 2, won 2 = 6 points

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Well now I am worried. If he is as bad as you say, what are the chances that we would be able to flog him off next season?

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MM, that`s not the point. If they won, great because Napoli`s front 4 (Insigne, Callejon, Hamsik and Higuain) are lethal and easily could have won by 8. They didn`t win because of him. They won IN SPITE of him and his clueless blunders. The point is that pepe`s errors were horrible and BR was right to ship his cry-baby butt outta here. THAT was the point of the post. Try reading the comment properly before responding.

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31 Aug 2013 21:26:31
Just to put the potential purchases of Sakho & Ilori in context. If the fees are 14.5m and 7m and they are basically replacements for Skrtel 11m and Coates 4-5m then Liverpool are spending 6.5m on what they consider to be two better (and younger) players for the system on roughly similar wages. In the gran scheme of things this looks sensible to me. And we will get (roughly) the money we spent on Mignolet back next summer when Reina moves permanently. We won't be spending 25m on a left-sided attacker because Suarez is staying and we don't need a direct (or indirect) replacement right now. Moses on loan therefore is a sensible short term solution to replace Assaidi in squad number terms.

The main problems have all been addressed: lack of physicality? Have a bit of Sakho, Toure, Cissokho, Mignolet and Moses. Reliance on Suarez for goals? Sturridge is also a 20 goal striker. Struggle to break teams down? Coutinho, Sturridge, Suarez, Aspas & Alberto with pace from Sterling, Moses & Ibe.

This is the most confident I've been about my team in years. Last year I predicted a 7th placed finish and I now think we could finish as high as 3rd/4th.

A continued strong start is vital but if we can beat United tomorrow the confidence boost will be huge and with new players coming in the feel good factor and competition for places could really propel us forward.

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Coates is injured for what is likely to be a considerable amount of time, Therefore won't be sold for at least a year!

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Good post and read, Kidder

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Great post Kidder. Btw, you're not the same Kidder from One Summer are you?

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Good post m8

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31 Aug 2013 22:33:51
thats right buddy! :D

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The two new defenders will also add pace at the back which was lacking with Agger and Carra at the back and let's face it Skittles is not the quickest either

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Spot on Kidder, am feelin the positive vibes. let's keep the good karma going all the way to 3 points tomorrow. Also just like to remind all of the famous Hanson (legend) comment on motd,
" you never wind anything with kids" here's to the Rogers Revolution.

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Yeah fair enough but I think that at this stage 11 million for skrtel is a bit optimistic but the truth is that none of us know the fees. I do agree with you about how our problems our getting addressed. I hope this perhaps allows Martin Kelly to go out on loan because I think he needs to get matches.

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Good positive post man

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Agreed. Good post by Kidder.

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Couldn't agree more kidder, except for the finish. 5th for us this year. But I feel we are destined for champs league 15/16 with the way things are going.

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Nice one kidder

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The squad looks stronger, having the likes of Toure and Sakho means we have some strength in there.
Well done to everyone behind the scenes, we don't have the kind of oil baron who throws money at it like a lotto lout in Harrods or the income like arsenal or Man U, so we have to be clever about our signings.
I genuinely think BR can take us back to the top 4.

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31 Aug 2013 21:11:29
All these reports of Sakho signing are clearly false. Koptalk says "only under consideration at this time"
But we will be announcing the signings of Chirivella, Atsu, and possibly Alderweireld, and maybe even Deulofeu.
On the plus side, Koptalks well placed sources thing Assaidi could go out on loan.
Joking aside, how is that schmuck still talking about Liverpool Football Club.

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Kenny will always be the king to me but I've got to say even if he didn't get too involved in fees/wages etc surely he could have said " are you sure £35 mill for Andy? " or "£20 mill for Downing "?

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Nonsense. Sakho and Ilori are both in Melwood. Crazy post.

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31 Aug 2013 23:27:29
PowerLFC

Please see the dictionary definition of the word sarcasm

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31 Aug 2013 21:02:05
Nice to see Kenny confirm in his Mirror column what us true Liverpool fans already knew, " he had input into player recruitment but had nothing to do with the negotiations on fees and wages ", maybe you persons who have ridiculed him for the last 18 months about wasting £100 million, will come back on here and give OUR living legend an apology and then crawl back under your rocks!

p.s. Come on boys, smash the other chaps tomorrow.

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Waro. even then why did he av to make poor choices? The likes of mata were available at that time. Much as he is a legend all his moves were unwise and set us abt 3yrs back.

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Whether he did or not makes very little difference. As the coach, he should shoulder part of the blame because the buck eventually stops with him.

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Well said Waro.

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Some of the time when people talk about signings and reference a manager, it is refereing to their reign. I doubt many managers have any say in $$$ or time negotiating deals at the top level. That being said, I agree that 'blaming' Kenny for the player prices was a bit ignorant by many.

Andy K

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He'll always be a legend!

But he still wanted the players and your trying to blame the club for how much they cost.

You really do show your brigade up for what you are

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Doesn't matter how much we paid they were terrible signings if he picked better players he would probably still be in a job

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I knew he didn't really sanction those deals, but as the coach it was obvious who would be the fall guy

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King Kenny is a legend and he'll be forever a legend. He has never shirked his responsibilities as a figurehead for Liverpool FC.
As a player and as a manager Kenny Dalglish has always had Liverpool Football Club at heart.how dare anyone question the man?!
When he came back he was a massively stabilizing influence.
He had Damien Comolli thrust upon him and, to his credit, took joint-blame for the mistakes in the transfer-market. But he highlighted our weaknesses and rectified them. He bought mainly British which we supported and he got us to two Cup Finals!
We played some good football and some not so good but he inherited a lot of crap. LEAVE KING KENNY ALONE!!
ANFIELDPETE

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It's mental anyway. Downing had had an amazing season for villa. Carroll was seen as England's future number 9. We would never have got them for too much less as neither club really wanted to sell.

And just because mata was available for the same price doesn't mean he would have come to us.

Blame comoli not kenny. Fsg put that guy in post, not kenny.

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For all the pathetic ungrateful young posters on here,
i was a supporter when Kenny stood by and supported all those 96 poor fanilies, and also remembered what he did on the pitch for our great club. Mistakes - we have all made a few, however we as supporters will never be in a position to question the best ambassor of our club.

Show some respect

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Spot on Waro and well explained by Evered.
Kenny, like anyone in his position, is open to scrutiny and criticism but he has done far too much for the club and the people of Liverpool to warrant any kind of disrespect.

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Don't got me wrong I love the guy but you have to admit he made some terrible choices when he returned even his interviews were cringing but having said that you don't get the name king for no reason a true legend

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Ever red summed it up. Great player and the way Kenny and his family supported everyone after Hillsborough was heroic. He is as good an icon for what we all believe in as Shanks and Paisley. A true legend.

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He was a playing legend and in his first spell as manager a legend

He did nothing but damage the reputation of this club in his second spell, and FSG were right to get rid

He took us backwards, and at times, made us the laughing stock of football

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How often do we have to hear this stuff. KK bought players who, on their form, should have been brilliant, but turned out not to be. If we'd had a bit of luck, and all those chances, hit posts, etc had gone in, we'd have done just fine. It didn't work out and he paid the price. He's still got more dignity than 99.99 per cent of people in football. If posters can't see that, you might wonder what they have been smoking, to steal from John Henry.

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31 Aug 2013 20:55:39
Moses will come and he will lead the people through the Red sea, on the end of the Red sea is a top 4 place! ;) I believe!

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31 Aug 2013 20:28:24
I am seeing signs everywhere I look, God played against Olypiakos, Jesus has been loaned to Almeria & now Moses could be playing for us this season.
I have faith

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31 Aug 2013 20:47:01
haha totally!

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Can't wait to see the ' welcome to the promised land, Moses' banners

Perhaps we should come up with 10 commandments aswell?

Always reminds me of our fantastic 'welcome to heaven' banner to galatasaray

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Man united will suffer a "biblical" defeat tomorrow. Te he

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If we get Sakho, Ilori and Moses, that will make it 8 players coming in, in just one transfer window.

I think that is more than enough.

So the correct conclusion is that I need to go make a placard saying: "Ian Ayre out"

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Gudnoix,

Can I assume this was jest? As I simply do not understand otherwise.

Andy K

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Right then ourkid
The 10 LFC commandments

#01 thou shalt not concede
#02 thou shalt score
#03 thou shalt pass to Sturridge
#04 thou shalt meet Coutinho's pass
#05 thou shalt track back
#06 thou shalt cover Stevie's run
#07 thou shalt apply 100%
#08 thou shalt create space
#09 thou shalt not foul needlessly
#10 thou shalt pass and move

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31 Aug 2013 20:25:22
Rafa benitez after napoli's win over chievo.

Hamsik is very important because he slots in at the right time, but Gonzalo Higuain also does well to create space for him, " Benitez told Sky Sport Italia.

"Is Hamsik like Gerrard? They are different players. Hamsik doesn't have Gerrard's strength, but he does have more tactical intelligence.

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Rafa never trusted Gerrard tactically. That's why he played from the right and then off Torres. Stevie just ran wherever the fancy took him and it drove Benitez nuts. Gerrard is certainly more mature, tactically, now though.

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Who gives a crap about rafa this stuff irritates me

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Remember how it was a controversial decision to put Gerrard on the wing when he was much more productive there than in the center. I agree with Kidder as well Gerrard is definitely better tactically now.

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Kidder, he played him on the right as he had strong alternatives in the middle.

Anyway, didn't Stevie score more goals from the right than in any other season?

Sort it out lad.

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31 Aug 2013 21:09:46
What Nonsense. Gerrard under Benitez was his best career. he scored goals for fun.

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Gerrard has his best return that season on the right.
Apart from that season we haven't had a decent right hand sided midfielder recently

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Lol @ "create space" he used to say that in every meeting that how certain player is creating space for the other.

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Anybody who`s worried about what rafa thinks or says needs to find more constructive things to do with their spare time. LOL!

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I don't know that Rafa was having a go at Stevie at all. He was saying that Hamsik's qualities are based on exceptional read and not power. The amazing thing about Stevie is that he had all the strength and speed but also has a very good football brain. That is not to say that there are not players out there who are stronger tactically. It does not mean they were better players all round.

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Benitez should remember istanbul, with out Gerrard Benitez CV would not have CL winner on it.

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You miss my point lads. I absolutely agree that Gerrard had his best seasons under Rafa NOT always in central midfield. But that was where Stevie thought he should play. Rafa was right that the team suffered defensively with Gerrard in CM and Stevie eventually realised he COULD be just as effective (if not more so) in different roles. But if you're saying he was happy when first moved you are very much mistaken.

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Looking forward to the game tomorrow. Getting jazzed up for it. Don't need this 'Rafa' 'stuff'

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Read Rafa's book. He analyses things to infinity. He wasn't knocking Stevie, just saying that the two players have slightly different qualities. Read the question again. Kidder is spot on. It's become fashionable is some quarters to knock Rafa, but that is just pure bile from people who should know better. Hindsight is a two-edged sword. Rafa is a good, if not yet great, manager and he cares about our club and the people of Liverpool - what's not to like about that?

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31 Aug 2013 20:23:51
Food for thought, was anyone else disappointed to see Maxi leave? I understood the logic in moving on the older, higher earning players however I don't think he was given as much of a fair crack as what he could have been.

Thoughts?

JFT 96

JP

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Maxi was class . Think he would have fit in well .
Come on you reds
YNWA
Jamesy

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Random, JP

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I think we saw the best of an ageing Maxi Rodriguez when we sold/released him. The new manager wanted to do different things and needed room to move in the finances department. I think he could have played a different role/position but he was on really large wagers and wasn't part of the Rodgers revolution.

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I liked Maxi. I think he was a victim of Downing's price tag.

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Yea I was disappointed especially since we didn't sign a striker either but the most I've even been disappointed was to see luis Garcia go, I know he wasn't the best of players but he was special, know what I mean?

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No I totally disagree.I remember posting while he was playing for us. He was useless had no bottle, took far to long to adapt, scored a couple of goals towards the end against easier opposition. I believe I referred to him in my post he was as useful as a cock flavoured lolly pop! I stand by that!

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I always thought that we got him a few years too late. One of our most underrated players in recent years. The number of goals he got just by running into the box at the right time. Every time I see a Liverpool player cross the ball to a single red shirt in the box I think of Maxi. If only Henderson (although he does it more often) consistently made those runs, people would not even question his first 11 status (nor his price tag).

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We passed the ball better whenever maxi came on. He would have fit right in at the moment

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He might have done well under Rodgers. But I'm sure Rodgers would have prefered a 22 year old version instead.
A player I always liked. It's a shame it never really worked out for him the way it could have.

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Maxi`s still effective because he`s still a regular call-up for the Argentine team and always had an eye for a pass and his finishing is still good. I think if he was younger, BR would have a place for him.

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So the conclusion is? We should get a younger version, that won't bottle a tackle, and is a better flavour than cock for a lollipop! ;0)

Phooey

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31 Aug 2013 20:17:54
I knew our medicals were long, but the only picture I've seen of Sakho in Liverpool gear and he's doing a bloody great big yawn haha.

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31 Aug 2013 20:13:48
Sorry Ed002 I couldn't find it in the search function, no need to post this on the page, but thanks for the reply to my post earlier, certainly I would look at Kelly Coates and Wisdom in the long term who all must be thinking how are they going to get games ahead of the other CB's. {Ed002's Note - Coates would have left if fit I would think. Kelly will be the concerned one.}

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Kelly will be a right full I wrecking

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Unfortunately Kelly appears fragile. I rate him but don't believe he's ever going to be anything other than a home grown "squad" man like say John O'Shea was at United. Nothing wrong with that, every squad needs them but I just don't see a top class player personally. Wisdom looks to have better claims but needs to play games to develop. It's a balancing act - we need to blood youngsters but can't afford to be out of top 4 much longer which means we can't play too many youngsters. We all know results and points haul improved massively when Lucas, Enrique, Downing came back in last season and Wisdom, Suso & Sterling dropped out. That's why loans for Suso, Robinson and Wisdom make sense.

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I imagine Kelly will be the back up right back this season, maybe Rodgers doesn't trust him at centre back.

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John O Shea is Irish. hardly Home grown Man Utd.

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Both will probably be squad players. Then, if they want to play every week, they will probably have to move on.

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You clearly don't know anymore "iusedtoknow" if you think that's how it works. A player can be from Botswana and be "Home Grown" at an English club if he has been there for three years from the age of 15 to 21. This is of course less likely than if he is Irish.

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31 Aug 2013 20:11:46
Hey eds, so not that we have sakho and llori in what's the future of skertl? do we know of any offers for him cause i'm sure he's on his way out, and more importantly will he play tomorrow and when does the Italian transfer window close? as he's linked to napoli {Ed002's Note - An offer from Napoli was rejected so they started looking elsewhere. They could make another offer as could Zenit. As you know the windows are now shutting - Portugal has gone, Scotland goes tonight. We'll see.}

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Yes but we definitely need to move on CB on otherwise we have agger, toure, skertl, sakho, Ilori and i'm not even counting coates and we don't have Europe either

Skertl is definitely going

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31 Aug 2013 19:56:27
Really hoping this comment gets through as I've posted a few times recently with no success.
My question is for the eds.
as it looks clear that we have signed Sakho and ilori.
But my question is, do you think they have signed in time to play tomorrow or is this wishful thinking?
because we don't know for exactly when they have signed as BR seems to hold this very close to his chest. do you think they signed them in time to play? as we are short at the back. Fingers are crossed about Toure
as I know it has to of been by noon today to register a player to play.


One more thing if it isn't too much trouble :)
Do you think we are looking to sign any other player? I.E Mid field.
As Lucas scares me, Clumsy free kicks edge of the area type thing. plus injuries?

Thank you in advance.
First thing I do in the morning is check the mobile for this site. {Ed002's Note - I will let this go but writing such things as "I've posted a few times recently with no success" immediately gets posts deleted. They won't be playing tomorrow.}

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Lol If I remember correctly i'm sure the eds had said numerous times yesterday that players had to be registered yesterday at noon to play this weekend? I may have got it wrong. besides the fact even if it was possible it'd be stupid to play them immediately, there's no way they'd be ready to play immediately for us.

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31 Aug 2013 19:51:43
How many more signings after sakho an ilori eds? {Ed002's Note - I would think Moses.}

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Maybe a back up keeper if reports are anything to go by? And the other left winger Rogers never heard of is still add throwing around

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31 Aug 2013 19:51:27
Hi Ed002, as a Chelsea and football fan I was wondering if you could share your opinion on Moses please. Just how you think of him as a player having seen him play for your team. Many thanks {Ed002's Note - I am not the one to ask - you will probably find some folk willing to answer on the Chelsea page.}

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Thanks ed would you think that to be it then? an do you think loan as reported or perm? thanks in advance {Ed002's Note - I would think a loan.}

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31 Aug 2013 19:50:45
I know I said I wouldn't mention spurs but how many of thier starting 11 would you swap for ours?
This season is going to be great fun for the neutral and even better for us when we get 4th (at least) ;)

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31 Aug 2013 19:33:26
Oddly enough a few month's ago I called Moses to Liverpool. This was before he was even available for sale/loan and before Jose was even manager. Could he be your transfer deadline day signing?

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Toure, Sakho, Ilori, Aspas, Mignolet, Alberto and Cissokho and especially the young lad Canos, I'd say it's a mighty improvement on last years squad, seems as if you got your predictions wrong of our outgoings Syd.

P.s Your deadline day signing will probably be Tony Hibbert to help tighten up your defence.

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For a loan yes I wouldn't mind him at Liverpool. another young, hungry player with tons of potential for Rodgers to get the best out of.

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Atleast we will have a deadline day signing Sydney.

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Congratulations Little Chicken, give yourself a pat on the back.

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31 Aug 2013 19:28:24
Top 4 tonight, Chelsea, Man City, Liverpool, Spurs.

I'd take that

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Yeah me too. Lol

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Can the season end now :D

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31 Aug 2013 19:19:08
Evening eds.

I'm a bit surprised with all the Moses bashing. I seem to remember hm playing really well at the ACON this year, think he actually won player of the tournament.

Anyway, give him a chance

Cheers

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I think he got fair play player of the tournament but I might be wrong. I like Moses, he's scored 10 goals for Chelsea in 43 matches (all comps) and helped Rafa's team out a lot in the last few months of last season, especially in the Europa Cup.

I think he came on leaps and bounds, would certainly help our cause, Sterling and Ibe aren't quite ready yet to go the whole season and Moses is a great option for Rodgers to have as he's physically very strong and pacey, just what Rodgers wants hunting for those goals.

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I`m Nigerian and I can tell you that Moses and Ahmed Musa (from CSKA) operate both flanks for the national team and if your fullbacks are weak, they will eat them alive. Pace, power, direc and skillful all in one player. If he can work hard and knuckle down, he can be very effective with BR.

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31 Aug 2013 19:00:52
hi just wondering would and should Liverpool have a try at getting kaka what do fello reds think?

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I'm of the opinion no, it would only be as a sweetener in the Suarez to Real deal, that i'm dreading is going to happen (let's hope not now, as it's too late.) If Kaka moved for a reasonable weekly wage and a sensible buy at the end of the loan, after he proved a valuable asset to the team getting a few and assisting loads, then of course it would be lovely to get that type of in form experience in our ranks.

But he's well out of form, he'd want £200,000+ a week and it isn't going to be an easy ride for him at Liverpool. In my opinion, he's better off going to a high paying low quality league, at a big club, where he's gaining confidence and spirit as he doesn't look to have much now. Ideal world he'd be at Liverpool having an awesome swan song lasting 3 or 4 years helping us march onto the top 4 and then to lift the Premier League trophy but it's not going to happen. He's pretty much been out of form since he went to Spain.

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He's old and past it.

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Lacks pace for the attacking role we want and with his wages, simply wouldn't be worth it. Easy no for me!

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Huuuuge wages I'd imagine.

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31 Aug 2013 20:43:50
He needs to go to Fenebache, the place where past-their-peak footballers go to extend there careers.

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31 Aug 2013 18:51:24
Eds as u r all in the no, how come Daniel Levey gets deals done at such great buys and sales yet we always seem to pay OTT or our interests are so well known that it gives others (usually spurs) opportunity to guzump us?

I no its been reported we weren't in for erikson but we were intersted and at that price it again sounds great business? Now sakho sounds like we are paying 23 million yet the price started around 15 for someone PSG don't fancy?!

Thanks

Daniellambretta {Ed002's Note - I have explained about the price Daniella. Whatever the club do it seems that fans will not be satisfied and this jealousy of Spurs is becoming a bit of a joke.}

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When Sakho goes through Eriksen like a steam train, then you'll know why we paid what we paid and vice versa, am happy with what we've done and Sakho will be a monster for us!

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We've just signed (99%) two great defenders both worth the value we paid. Should also add two more players and maybe a third young player without selling Suarez. I was right on FSG and Ayres case last two weeks as this never looked like happening

Our team if this all pulls off can compete. Be glad

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I think the Op's name is Daniel Ed002!

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Ed002 Its not so much jealousy but frustration. This was a big year to take the initiative. With a management change at most of the major clubs, we see Spurs doing what we should have. We would have a much better chance of maintaining our great start with those signings {Ed002's Note - Liverpool have been spending money they don't have for years - hence the financial mess.}

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Daniella makes me smile every time Ed

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31 Aug 2013 20:12:49
It's lost on some

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31 Aug 2013 20:33:06
Yeah, and by the sound of AG, the OP's last name is Levy.

On another note, is my honour to rename this page the Daniel Levy and Tottenham Hotspurs Appreciation Society.

As it stands, we are still on the same points and goal difference as Spurs, and with our goals coming from open play. For all the money they've spent, so far (and I stress 'so far') we are keeping pace. Their striker may cost twice as much as ours, but he is currently the Premier League's most expensive penalty taker.

I don't doubt Spurs will do well this season, but this admiration, adulation and pure lovefest for anything Levy has got to end and soon.

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Have we signed the two defenders

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It would be deliciously unfortunate if something messed up the Bale deal at the last minute and they ended up with an £87M hole in their finances. That would blow a hole in Levi's game of poker wouldn't it?

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These Daniel Levy fanboys are getting embarrassing now.

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31 Aug 2013 18:48:41
Great news about llori and sahko, hope all goes well and no, last minute problems, gives us a solid defensive options along with additions of toure and cissokho. Surprised we turned down the bid from rafa for skrtle.
Still unsure about mosses, but to be honest Rodgers proved a lot wrong with Sturidge and on loan can't really go too wrong. Also allows coutinho to, play through middle.
All in all a very good window, will have plenty of options up front with Sturidge, Suarez, aspas, Moses?, sterling and ibe. Pace ozone will cause all sorts of problems, trickery from Suarez and pure skill, of coutinho playing behind the three should carve open plenty of chances this season.
And then add in the vision of our captain fantastic playing just behind, in front of a much improved deFence we could and should have a good season this year, going to be very close for the top 6 positions come the end of the season, can't see why we shouldn't get top 4.

Nice work LFC with a great window, bit worried forwards the last few days but pulled it off with these last signings.

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The crucial words there Lifelong being 'much improved defence'. If we are to win anything we have to cut out the daft goals that were gifted to the opposition at times last term. Having two regular and effective centre backs is crucial to that aim. Agger is great when he's fit, and Toure is excellent. It seems like we might have very good back up now as well. Progress is being made.

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31 Aug 2013 18:31:53
Hi eds and reds

I don't know about the rest of you but actually feel sick I'm that excited about tomorrow I really can't wait. I think if. heck if. when we win tomorrow the confidence will grow through the squad. Does anyone else think the same

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For some reason, I rest the entire outcome of the season on the purchase of Yarlamenko. Sounds daft but with Spurs taking the initiative throughout the summer, we need to close the gap as well. We need a lift, to continue our great start.

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It's wide open, United aren't looking anywhere near top gear and we're not right in the second half of games just yet. Hopefully Moyes doesn't work his kick Liverpool's striker tactics and a Sturridge goal can again be the overall decider with a big hand from Mignolet. :)

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Persian_Prince,

Daft indeed.

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Had you even heard of this guy before this transfer window?

Now the team's morale depends on buying him?

Bizarre.

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31 Aug 2013 18:22:16
Eds just how good are llori and sako because if sako is that price he must be some hell of a player like a defender at that price and llori there is a lot of fuss about him but I've never seen him I just hear he is really quick
Cheers eds {Ed002's Note - Ilori is young and lacks experience but much is expected. It is a big jump up for him. Sakho is experienced but fourth choice in Paris which is why he is moving on. He has had a lot of on and off field disciplinary problems and a move away from France might not be a bad idea. Marcel Desailly very recently said that this move would be good for Sakho if Liverpool could complete the transfer.}

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31 Aug 2013 18:21:42
People saying Moses will noy fit our style of play. I don't see how your getting to that conclusion. He was signed from Wigan, basically the same style as we play now. Short tight passing game. He done ok there did'nt he.

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31 Aug 2013 18:21:38
Hi eds,
Do you know if Tiago Ilori is adept at playing at full back or even defensive midfield as his pace and passing ability could suit those roles? {Ed002's Note - He is a centre back and will be use to playing as part of a three at the back - he will not have been purchased to play elsewhere.}

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Funny you say that I was thinking signing to center back's we may have to use that type of formation!

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31 Aug 2013 17:59:38
Dear eds. Don't mean to sound completely ungrateful, after all the business we've done this summer. But how have we ended up going for Moses, when we were initially chasing the likes of HM, Willian and Diego Costa? Such a big drop in quality. {Ed002's Note - There were previously assumptions about someone leaving. As each of those players came up I did explain the situation regarding the offers being made and that there were never accepted offers on the table.}

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So the big names were mainly connected to the sale of Luis Suarez? Bit of a shame as I thought we would go after a high profile name in order to convince him of his future at the club. Not to cover his exit. In addition to that, if we've had no budget as such, why has it mattered that someone would have to leave? {Ed002's Note - Try the search function please. All done to death.}

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31 Aug 2013 17:57:30
Rooney has injured his head in training an left early with it all bandaged up! He had to get drivin home, he's now 50/50 to be involved tomz!

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Sounds like the usual Fergie-style nonsense mind-trick. Every time we played them they had doubts about star players who would always play and score.
Rooney WILL play tomorrow 100/0.

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31 Aug 2013 17:50:46
The BBC and Sky both reporting what many have seen and heard already, that Liverpool are lining up a ''triple swoop'' for Mo Sakho and Tiago Illori both defenders and winger Viccy Moses on a loan deal.

Added to the signings of Simon Mingolet, Kolo Toure, Luis Alberto, Iago Aspas and the loan signing of Aly Cissokho gives us 8 new signings for the Manager, Rodgers to get the best out of for the new season.

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31 Aug 2013 15:42:16
Hi eds not a rumour just wanted your opinion really. Last season on a couple of occasions we played 3 at the back, with it looking like both Ilori and Sakho signing for us and both seeming like quality CBs can you see us playing that formation more often? {Ed002's Note - You will get a better idea in the coming weeks, but I suspect not.}

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31 Aug 2013 18:13:58
According to BBC Sakho and Ilori already have undergone medical with Liverpool today and they will attend tomorrow's game. 18 million for a defender is quite high I think

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The price doesn't really matter. What matters is that the people at the club think it is justified.
All this transfer window stuff don't matter in the long run. In so far as Paulo di Canio is the next manager to be sacked. Got some money running on that one.

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I agree, but if we'd have missed out because we didn't pay it, all the doom merchants and nay sayers would be out in force.

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31 Aug 2013 17:43:47
I'm surprised Rodgers wants Moses doesn't really suit out style but who knows he might get the best out of him I wish him well, I would hope we still push for Iarmalenko but it's seems this will be it, if Suarez stays I would put him on the left.

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31 Aug 2013 18:53:01
Mosses will suit our play, But that's not the quality we want on the RW/LW. {Ed002's Note - Get the Mosses shirt made up ASAP Harry, before the rush.}

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I think mosses will be far too soft, small, and immobile to fit our style of play, personally.

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31 Aug 2013 17:39:11
2 seasons singing the praises of leroy fer, and then I must have been abroard when Norwich signed him. At least we'll see how good he is now.

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31 Aug 2013 17:26:42
Ben smith bbc saying llori and sakho deals almost completed.

"Mamadou Sakho and Tiago Ilori have undergone medicals with Liverpool after the Anfield club agreed fees for both central defenders. Sakho, the Paris St-Germain and France defender, will cost Liverpool £18m, while they will pay Sporting Lisbon around £7m for Ilori.
Both players are expected to be at Anfield on Sunday to watch the Premier League match with Manchester United. Liverpool are increasingly hopeful of adding winger Victor Moses on a season-long loan as talks with Chelsea continue."

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Ed002 what do you make of the way Liverpool are controlling finances this transfer window do you reckon we can afford it? It seemed we were aiming for a low spending window to balance past spending but £25m seems a lot on 2 CB's in the last years of their contract when we already have 6 on our books and only two are injured. Will there be any more outs?

{Ed002's Note - The money was always going to be there for the right players and we knew from the start that the defence was ion need of work. The massive distraction was of course Suarez. The expectation was always that Coates would go and Carragher would retire. Although there has been interest in Skrtel and Agger they are both still at the club regardless of a bid being turned down for Skrtel and the words of Csonto. I would fear that the youngsters might be concerned that their chances will never come and will start to look elsewhere.}

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18m seems steep for a guy in the last year in his contract and doesn't even start every game. Should have been 14m max IMO.
Cheers

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31 Aug 2013 17:21:12
Eds one name Mascherano any chance? Cheers PDLFC {Ed002's Note - No.}

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31 Aug 2013 17:11:50
Hi Ed's
Any interest in Salvio, Sanchez or Shaqiri?
We Need a Front 3 of players with names beginning with 'S' obviously. ;)
My preference. Shaqiri-Sturridge-Suarez
Don't crush my optimism too much Ed haha, Cheers

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Shaqiri is my fav player that doesn't play for lfc

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31 Aug 2013 16:57:10
Ed002, how many coughs do you expect to be heard at melwood today? {Ed002's Note - Two today and one tomorrow.}

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Is this another secret message Ed002?

So Sakho and Ilori today - but who tomorrow? Given?

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3 coming in then, how many more going out ed?

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They might ask the one player to cough twice

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Ed is the tomorrow one Given or Moses?

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Sakho and ilori today?
moses tomorrow?

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31 Aug 2013 17:36:32
I hope no-one on the medical staff gets a cold because that could mess up the entire system

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So is the Biblical figure due tomorrow?

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Great post how many coughs haha love it YNWA!

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I seriously cannot see any point in signing Given. He would be a waste of a wage.

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31 Aug 2013 15:57:16
Hi Eds,

Just a quick question. If I am right;

Sakho will cost about 17 million euros. Is this not more than what was quoted for papadopolous and Alderweireld?

I am asking as I thought papa atleast was our preferred choice?

Thanks! {Ed002's Note - It is more than was asked for Alderweireld but not Papadopoulos. Try the search function - I have spent the summer explaining.}

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Because Sakho is better IMHO and Papa is one more injury from being a paperweight

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31 Aug 2013 17:49:05
The rumoured fee for Papa was £16m, which is more than 20m euros. So no, Sakho's not more. {Ed002's Note - Putting aside the "rumoured" fee, the figure Schalke told the clubs who all walked away from the price was €22M.}

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31 Aug 2013 16:20:40
Eds a few sites are reporting were after deni hocko any truth in that dubbed the new pirlo don't know much about him but thought I'd ask thanks {Ed002's Note - I really know nothing of Liverpool interest.}

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31 Aug 2013 16:20:40
Eds a few sites are reporting were after deni hocko any truth in that dubbed the new pirlo don't know much about him but thought I'd ask thanks {Ed002's Note - I really don't know of Liverpool interest, sorry.}

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31 Aug 2013 15:43:32
Best squad in years. Not 100% confident we have the depth in all areas to mount a serious title challenge but we certainly have the quality.

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The quality is still a way off from top 4 standard to be honest. From the players we've brought in (bringing in) only Sakho, and arguably Toure and Mignolet are top 4 standard. Aspas, Alberto, Ilori, Moses and Cissokho are squad players and wouldn't get into any other top 4 side.

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It's the first time in as long time we've had two genuine goal scoring strikers, in Suarez and Sturridge.

If Suarez does go? Then i'd like to think Rodgers has someone with a bit of special and an eye for goal to replace him with up his sleeve but time isn't on anyone's side.

Wenger might be waiting for the last minute to hand Real massive money for 2 or 3 players, so Real can take Suarez and we have little time to sort out anyone, that's my fear in the market at the moment. A Wenger backlash. :)

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31 Aug 2013 17:35:02
Amz that's just so ignorant it's hilarious!
Moses got in a top 3 team over 30 games last season!

Aspas is a big upgrade on Downing, or already written off? Pathetic.

Alberto looks a real talent and he replaced Shelvy who had no impact!

Cissokho & Ilori will push other players play better, even push them out of the team. You obviously don't understand how a squad game works! I clearly remember you talking BS about Toure and now he improved the squad? Man up, and stop writing off anyone already! The season is just started. And started well too.

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Aspas has looked class. His little flicks are genius. I think he can be as good as Suarez.

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Aspas massive upgrade on downing after 2 games? really

aspas can be as good as suarez

ffs you ve got to be joking

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31 Aug 2013 15:04:29
I don't know why but I feel Agger might go even after everything he said and that Sakho is his replaceme
nt. I hope not but just
gpt a feeling!

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31 Aug 2013 15:24:29
I'd think we'd intend to keep him another season,

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We actually never had anyone to really compete with agger on LCB have we? on RCB we have Skrtel and Toure. and also considering we're sending Wisdom on loan, AND Coates is out injured, it makes perfect sense to get 2 CBs in.

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As opposed to Skrtel?

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I can't see Agger being made vice captain if there was any thoughts about selling him?

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I'd take Sanchez straight swap for Agger nothing less.

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31 Aug 2013 14:52:42
Why everyone is concentrating on spurs signings on here is beyond me, we should be looking at our own team, the gaps and the players brought in.
In my opinion we have (considering we bring in sakho and llori as planned) had a fantastic window this summer.
Most of the major weaknesses in the squad have been identified and rectified with better players all while trimming the ridiculous wage bill.
everyone still wants a left sided forward but I only think this is necessary if Suarez goes (more than likely still). our front 3 is currently Suarez, sturridge and aspas with borini, ibe and sterling as back up. This allows coutinho to play behind the front 3. More than good enough in my opinion.
Our squad was playing some brilliant football in the second half of last season (real top 4 form) and we look to have
Just built on that, we will be real conteders this year.

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31 Aug 2013 16:17:58
i agree with most points. What I will say though is that I did and still feel we need a winger, if not two! Arda would have been my choice.

For me I will support him but Moses is not the player I thought we would be looking for down the wing and while aspas will probably help cover the other side he is more natural in front of goal.

I am very pleased however that we kept Henderson as he looks like a better player each day and also like he wants to play for the club which is a massive bonus. With suarez up front whether I like or not we should be a much stronger team. if we get Sakho in particular

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Well it's quite obvious Spurs have signed genuine quality, ready for the first team and they are tried and tested internationals with big reputations in their old leagues and clubs and have arrived for decent money.

Let's be fair Spurs have taken the bull by the horns, when we wanted Lamela, Soldado, Eriksen they were some of the best about, now a rival has them and they are nothing to write home about. Nah, Spurs have had the best window between Arsenal, Liverpool and Tottenham who are thought to have been fighting it out again for 4th place. Well Tottenham have just got quality and now in depth and it's very worrying.

We've invested much more in youth and untried and untested players in relation to Spurs. We get Alberto, Spurs get Eriksen, we get Aspas, Spurs get Soldado and Lamela. For example. It's unsettled some and even caused concern, it's in relation to people's fears for something they are passionate about. Just my opinions though.

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31 Aug 2013 16:17:58
i agree with most points. What I will say though is that I did and still feel we need a winger, if not two! Arda would have been my choice.

For me I will support him but Moses is not the player I thought we would be looking for down the wing and while aspas will probably help cover the other side he is more natural in front of goal.

I am very pleased however that we kept Henderson as he looks like a better player each day and also like he wants to play for the club which is a massive bonus. With suarez up front whether I like or not we should be a much stronger team. if we get Sakho in particular

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Soldado is a one paced goal hanger, your comparison with Aspas makes little sense, I would say that Sturridge is the better comparison and I know who I think is worth over £20m.

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31 Aug 2013 17:43:56
Another comparison between the two players would be to look at the goals they have scored so far this season.
Sturridge: A well driven shot from the edge of the box, through a players legs, just into the bottom corner, Beats two men before flicking the ball over the players on the goalline into the roof of the net, whilst completely without balance.

Soldado: two, somewhat questionable, penalties.
I know which one looks better so far

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Com'on lads, read what i've typed if you are going to criticise me, please. I didn't compare Sturridge to Soldado or Lamela because we didn't buy Sturruidge this summer transfer window. I quite obviously compared and gave examples of Spurs summer spending in correlation to our summer spending.

I'd have compared Suarez to Soldado, Sturridge to Lamela and Coutinho to Eriksen instead of Iago Aspas and Luis Alberto if I was attempting to compare squad rosters, but I wasn't, just the summer spending to date and again, it's just my opinions and thoughts.

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31 Aug 2013 14:09:13
It just goes to show that just because a club is not involved in the Champions League it doesn't mean you can't attract quality players.

I am in no way, shape or form bothered that Spurs have bought several quality players in Soldado, Chadli, Eriksen, Paulinho, Lamela, Capoue etc. My point is that if the money is right you can attract quality players despite not being involved in the CL.

Red Rum

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Mignolet, Sturridge and Coutinho do they spring to mind? Also Kolo was free.

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Exactly Mighty Reds.

How many times do we read "why would he come to Liverpool?" and "why would he come to a club not in CL?".

If the money and the ambition is right any player would come to Liverpool.

Red Rum

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Spurs missed champions league spot by how many points?

LFC missed it by miles so players will likely join spurs instead and also due to the buys other players will see them craving forward motion and drive to get to the top

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Give me Sturridge over Soldado all day long, Sturridge will be in his prime when Soldado will be spent!

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Give me Sturridge over Soldado all day long, Sturridge will be in his prime when Soldado will be spent!

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Spurs need to realise that they can only put 11 on the pitch and they have only replaced bale with lamela. All the other players they have bought are replacing other players on the pitch

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Swampmonster. that is a stupid thing to say. why would you not want options? they got the good players, stop trying to play it down. its sad.

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I don`t care who buys what player as long as we get who WE want at the right price who can be effective.

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31 Aug 2013 13:53:30
why do you think we didn't push through a deal for christian eriksen when he only cost £11.5 million? {Ed002's Note - Done to death.}

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Perhaps it was because Rodgers didn't want him and thought the money would be better spent elsewhere?

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What is with you guys about Erickson. BR never made an enquiry so no bid. It was his agent bigging him up with whoever was prepared to listen.
I for one am very happy with the squad now we have strengthened with 2 CB's and if we can keep momentum into the winter period we are going to be up there challenging

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Because were persons. The perfect Gerrard replacement gone!

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Erikson the perfect replacement for gerrard don't see it myself who would drop out for erikson we have coutinho who is most effective through the middle so signing erikson would mean playing coutinho out wide and eriksons a good player no doubt but he's no stevie g he will do well at spurs but if he does well gets noticed he will be in the press every week talking about how real and barca are his dream move he's proved this summer he talks too much and I'm sure there will be many more next stevie g's or stevie replacement s sold in the next few transfer windows but there will only be 1 gerrard and we've had him his whole career

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Henderson is better than him

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And you know that how? I didn`t know Nostradamus was an lfc fan. LOL!

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31 Aug 2013 13:25:45
Liverpool U18s are through to the final of the Newark Liberty International Soccer Summit after beating Haifa of Israel 2-1. Adam Phillips, 15 years old, scored the winner in the 90th minute. The future is red!

The final is on Sunday at 12.30am.

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Shame we play united on sunday

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It's AM Tom.

Any idea if the final will be televised?

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31 Aug 2013 19:52:48
The Final is actually on 12.30 am Monday allowing for the time difference (7.30 pm Sunday, US time).

We will play QPR who qualified by beating Inter in their final game 3-1

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31 Aug 2013 12:36:45
looking beyond tomorrow (which) I think we'll win 2-1, our next 6 league games are swansea southampton sunderland palacenewcastle west brom. now we should win all of them games or at least 5.but I can't se us getting beaten by any of them. so if we avoid defeat against united then it could be a fantastic start to the season and a major unbeaten run that will leave somewhere near the top of the league.not saying we'll win the league. but it could be a brilliant start.

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I think we ll win 2-1 also

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Swansea and Sounthampton will be in the top 10 this year. i'm certainly not expecting 6 points from them two games!

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Mystic meg post I hate them give it a rest with your prections have u not learnt from other past posts you always end up with egg on your face we'll win this this and this!

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31 Aug 2013 12:33:36
Question not a rumour,
Is anyone interested in diame? I think he's quality.

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The same one who couldn't get a game at Wigan

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To be fair Kumber, he was only dropped because he wouldn't sign a new contract which is standard practice at wigan.

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31 Aug 2013 12:31:14
First of all, thank you Eds for all the insights and answers you are giving us. You are doing great job, we appreciate this. I'll be really happy to see Sakho and Ilori at Anfield on the other side sad for Martin Skrtel leaving to SSC but it looks as best option for club and him as well. I really also like Otamendi but we were never ineterested in him :( don't you know which club is interested?

Another sad information about Eriksen. The Spurs midfield is really strong now, afraid to say. don't you know why we did not try another bid? I thought he was decided for AC Milan and Champions League club so why Spurs now? But I think he plays on similar position as Coutinho in the middle and we are looking for winger. Any news about LW transfer options (Mata, Ayew, Yarmolenko. )? I hope we will not sign Moses, it is beter than to give more chances for Sterling and Ibe. Thanks. {Ed002's Note - Otamendi has been of interest to Barcelona, Zenit, Napoli, Manchester City and CSKA. Liverpool never made any bid for Eriksen.}

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31 Aug 2013 12:29:22
Ed, imo.if the sako and llori deals go through, we will have the strongest defence in the PL. However the only player that worrys me in Glen johnson. EDD are Liverpool looking to keep him? because it is clear whilst he is a good footballer, he is a terribke defender' he is on huge wages and has a clause to play soo many games. i'd like to see kelly be a regular for RB. {Ed002's Note - Yep, 8 centre backs in the first team squad. I always thought Flanagan would eb in line for RB and Kelly for CB and cover - like Carragher.}

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Don't agree with you there Ed. Flanagan is very poor. He has no pace to be a fullback and makes rash challenges. He will likely leave the club either this window or next. I am sure Ed001 agrees.
On the other hand, the club really rate McLaughlin very highly and is likely to be made RB back-up next season while going on loan for this season.

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Just to clarify ed002. Does Johnson have such a clause that he has to play when fit. Or is it just Bs? Maybe you don't know, which is totally understandable. Cheers {Ed002's Note - I think it was something that goes back to when he first signed - I don't see it being there now.}

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I saw Mclaughin play here in the US at Fenway park against roma last year and after watching this kid for the duration in which he played, I couldn`t believe what I was watching. This kid is talented. He has pace, skill and can take people on. I hope he pans out because he`s got the potential to be a very good player. Flanagan on the other hand is not good enough, period.

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31 Aug 2013 11:52:43
Hey ed, do you expect any last minute hurdles in the Sakho deal over his demand for assurances of first team football? Surely he would be happy with competing with only two other senior CBs (since in all probability Skrtel or Agger will be going).
Also, any new developments on the "every summer" Barca interest in Agger? {Ed002's Note - If Liverpool give him the assurances that he wants then no, I don't see problems now. The price Liverpool has agreed to is well beyond what other clubs were prepared to pay.}

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Ed2 I looked around can't find the price how much was it? thanks good to see you back {Ed002's Note - Plenty for a player with one year on his contract but the baseline fee was in the region of €17M - about €3M loess than the asking price.}

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Thanks mate, think he will be an excellent signing, agger will be under serious pressure now, think the team is starting to shape up well ed2? hopefully next few windows upgrade lucas and Johnson, thanks

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That's about 14.5M euros (i think). Do you know if that includes add-ons (if there are any, of course)? If not, do ypu know how much the add-ons are? {Ed002's Note - What is about €14.5M?}

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Oops, I meant £14.5M not euros {Ed002's Note - The fee will have been agreed in euros not GBP - that is no more than a variable as rates change.}

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31 Aug 2013 11:52:36
Hello Eds are the deals for Sakho and Ilori looking to be progressing towards a positive conclusion? Also could you sumarise for us how many players should we actually (realistically) be 'expecting' to sign before the window closes?

We were lead to believe that two were to come a centre back and a left sided forward.

Now it looks like two centre backs, possibly a goalkeeper for back-up and a left sided forward, that's four players (possibly) in the next 48 hours or so.

I'm not so sure moses is going to cut-it for me and I would personally prefer Yarmolenko but which players are possible for us in the LF role?

The additions of Sakho and Ilori will make our defence really solid especially when Toure and Cissokho are fit, that is a really strong looking group of defenders.

A much stronger more physical looking side throughout than in previous seasons!

Thanks for your time. {Ed002's Note - All done to death.}

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31 Aug 2013 13:03:07
Hi Eds not Lpool related so fair enough if you don't wanna post this but I'm really curious as to why QPR don't play Cesar, any ideas? {Ed002's Note - Because they are looking to sell him and he has been doing the rounds trying to agree terms with other clubs.}

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31 Aug 2013 13:00:12
Eds, with us apparently close to signing both Ilori and Sakho, where does this leave Skrtel? Surely he'll move on? Presume Coates would have been in the same scenario had he not been ruled out for most of the season? {Ed002's Note - Csonto says he stays. Liverpool should not have turned down the offer from Napoli who are now looking elsewhere. A chance remains that Napoli or Zenit could make a bid.}

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Ed the bid from Napoli was loan with option to buy or straight buy? {Ed002's Note - Buy.}

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31 Aug 2013 12:54:42
Hi Eds

Looking for your opinion on LFC attacking targets.

Since we were targeting players such as mkhitaryan, willian & costa, but now have switched to moses. do you see this as the club playing it safe until the January window where they can potentially get a better deal on a more established forward that would add more quality to the first team?

I just feel that Moses is not in the same tier of forwards the club had enquired about earlier.

Thanks! {Ed002's Note - No, clubs do not plan to buy in the January window.}

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31 Aug 2013 11:27:39
Come on Liverpool forget Ilori and sign Sakho! Sell Skrtel and possibly Borini as I can't see him getting a look in this year and bring in Mata. I know it's a mighty long shot but surely Mata realises he isn't in the Spain squad because of Chelsea. Moses on loan would also be useful.

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I m more excited about ilori to be totally honest

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So don't sign two defenders, which we are in need of most and sign a player who most likely does not want to come to us?

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I'm Sure llori will thank you for the great support you showed him even before he signed.

I guess a character like you enjoyed slagging Henderson off for a year and now he's a hero of yours.

Try Supporting the players with have and get for a while!

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The funny thing w/ fans like JC is that they slate players a lot BUT when the players start playing well, they either go into hiding or never own up to making a mistake. LOL!

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01 Sep 2013 00:42:03
In the space of a few posts we have gone from widespread doom about no signings to carping about the fees for two defenders to moving onto the next member of our squad for the chop. It's like people have no attention span anymore. Who are we going to line up in January. Johnson, Enrique, Lucas, Allen and Borini will be the next players to be listed as "deadwood" like Spearing, Carroll, Assaidi. can we not see how our (potentially) EIGHT new signings do first? Enjoy the season? There's a massive game tomorrow. How on earth can people be speculating about the January transfer window?

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31 Aug 2013 11:23:46
Did we need two centre backs?, Agger is vice captain now and youd expect him to play most weeks if fit and Toure looks a real player if fit, we still have Skrtel right now and other cover like Kelly, granted Rodgers said he'd like to send Wisdom on loan so fair play but unless Skrtl is going then I don't see how we need two new ones with no Europe to contend, Just a thought.
Fair play though if it bulks up the squad with quality,
Heres hoping for a good result over the weekend and some peace for the ED's haha
YNWA JFT96

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Ye both will be centre back options for 8 years

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Skertel is leaving dude

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Skrtel will leave & Sakho and Ilori will come in. With Kolo, Agger, Sakho, Ilori we have good options there! Along with Wisdom (who will go out on loan) & Kelly&Coates (I don't like Coates though) {Ed002's Note - I don't suppose Coates likes you either.}

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31 Aug 2013 12:31:04
Skrtel's probably going. And Coates would be going if he wasn't injured for most of the season.

So that'll leave us, if we sign both of them, with Agger, Toure, Sahko, Illori, Kelly & Wisdom. That's 3 senior cbs, one of whom may occasionally play left back. Plus Wisdom who might be loaned out and if he isn't will also be right back cover, plus Illori who's 20, and plus Kelly who's spent most of the last season injured.

I think that's about the right number of centre halves.

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, Ed002! Brilliant come back!
It is true though, me and Coates really don't get on! It all started in Montevideo.

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31 Aug 2013 11:19:51
ED, is it yet safe to assume Suarez will be staying at Liverpool now? {Ed002's Note - It will be on Tuesday.}

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31 Aug 2013 10:36:43
Can we have an apology off all the doom and gloomers, the fsg haters, the 'we're selling players to balance the books and get rid of the club gang', the brendan haters, the kenny/rafa lovers when the window shuts.
Canwe all then let's pull together of only til the end of the season because i'm so optimistic about where we are heading. Truth be told i'm getting more and more impressed with the owners each week.
Come on redmen let's unite like we used to

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I agree with you fella but let's see who actually arrives first

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An apology for being concerned, I don't think so

two good signing ilori and sahko. superb in fact, along with migss that's the defensive spine sorted for 8 years possibly

more work to be done yet

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You can be concerned with out slagging everyone off.

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Tom1975. The thought that three players could collectively survive the sniping, abuse and impatience of some of our supporters to last 8 years at Anfield is hilarious.

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31 Aug 2013 10:32:11
Eds i'm very pleased with the 2 defenders we've nearly signed but with all the hype about moses on loan do u think he is our main attacking player target now and that will be it? Or the likes of yarmelenko are still possibilities? {Ed002's Note - I don't think Liverpool should buy any players whose name the fans cannot spell.}

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31 Aug 2013 11:04:46
After all the effort I went to learning to spell Mkhitaryan I'm going to wait until somebody signs this time.

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Demba Ba is available, Even Harry can nail that one!?

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Eds come on i'm only one letter out lol it wasnt a bad effort was it. Youve avoided the question also. Talk ti me Ed please need feedback on attacking payers in mind? {Ed002's Note - I have already explained where I know there to be interest.}

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Yeah let's keep things simple and sign "Jo"

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Yeah but its annoying when you make a conscious effort to learn how spell their name correctly and they don't sign. Mkhitaryan! Do you know how many attempts it took me? Then you repay us by being a king juke!

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{Ed002's Note - I don't think Liverpool should buy any players whose name the fans cannot spell.}

This made me laugh Ed002 . based on some of the posts I've seen posted on this site, it'll probably discount 99% of the footballers in the world.
Thank god we've already got Alun, Endersun, Enrisque, Schtirling, Borrito, Gererd, Mingerlay and Swarez uverwise weed be fookedd!

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Ed I appreciate you were trying to be funny but I'm dyslexic and there's a chance others on here are too. A persons ability to spell should not influence anything on here. {Ed002's Note - There has been no suggestion that it is anything to do with dyslexia nor any dig at dyslexics. Practically no one has spelt the name of the "so called" targets correctly this summer which is why they refer to them by stupid nicknames - it is not because of dyslexia. You probably don't want me to say what the reason really is.}

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31 Aug 2013 12:25:42
Might be a bit screwed if we only buy players who's names the fans can spell. Still see fans spelling Skrtel with a y. He's only been here 6 years or so.

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31 Aug 2013 15:21:58
With that thinking, we should move quickly to offload Saurez. Seems like the Latino version of middle earth's ring-wielding villain.

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All I meant Ed is that my spelling may be incorrect at times and I won't apologize for that to anyone on here. If I have to use a "stupid nickname" - as you put it - instead to make it easier for myself then I will. And I shouldn't have to justify that to you or anyone on here.

Thanks for the work on the site {Ed002's Note - Nobody should be complaining about any one else's spelling - but we have seen an entire summer of embarrassing attempts at the spelling of the names of players that Liverpool fans have been fantasising interest in.}

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31 Aug 2013 10:31:59
I hope we do not sign moses. A players should only be signed imo if he is an improvement. Is he better than sterling or ibe, my answer is no. he's a good player but BR wanted a top attacker in, we were looking at HM, willian, costa. How we are now pushing for moses is a headscratcher. He may be available but there are other players available out.there of real quailty that will help our top four push.

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Right now he is a far better player then both sterling and ibe

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Can you honestly see either sterling or ibe playing 38 bpl games without adding any sort of cup runs/international games on top? maybe moses isn't a massive improvement but wed have consistency over the season between them

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31 Aug 2013 10:17:41
So it seems Llori & Sakho are pretty nailed on. heard plenty about them but don't know much personally are these a decent couple of players then or what?

It wouldn't surprise me if we got another attacking player but i'm more then happy with the current squad! anybody else is a bonus for me.

A little off topic ED #2 I honestly felt for Chelsea & Lukaku last night, could of happened to anybody, couldn't believe it when Bayern scored in the last few seconds, was a shame! Brilliant game though, at least they didn't destroy you like they did Barca. Obviously i'm no Chelsea fan but you have to admire quality when you see it, Chelsea will win the title this year! No doubt!

Hope these last 2 days of the window aren't too stressful #1 & 2 you guys just want to bugger off to the pub and come back Monday! haha! have a good one! {Ed002's Note - Thanks Done. Have you had you Llori shirt made up yet?}

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Ilori is a really stupid signing in my opinion. Sakho will improve the team massively though! Alberto was another stupid signing mind you! The rest were fine to be fair. Actually I think Mignolet Toure and possibly Moses could be great. I would have sold Skrtel and brought in Sakho and tried to bring in Turan instead of Alberto and Ilori.

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Ilori, why a stupid signing, he s 20, faster than ronaldo, reads the game superbly, good in the air, can play it out a lot like agger

yeah stupid signing though

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Not sure how you can say both Ilori and Alberto are stupid signings, both young under 21 internationals and unlimited potential?
Now Downing, Joe Cole, Konchesky, Carroll and Adams, now they were stupid signings as they were not young enough or good enough to develop into a class footballer.

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Calling any of our players is unacceptable, get behind the team for christs sake! some fan you are JC_10

not yet #2 Already got Coutinho, Suarez (I know, I know) and Agger sorted out. would be my luck, tomorrow Agger to barca, Suarez to RM. I had better not be jinxing myself here!

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31 Aug 2013 10:06:24
Morning Ed's and Reds what a weekend of football and transfers.
Can any give me an idea what sortt of player Sakho is like, is he a skillful pacey defender or a hard tough tackler? Thanks all.

Ynwa {Ed002's Note - Surely you should be up to looking at YouTube or whatever it is you kids use.}

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Bit of both. Got pace, but is a very physical player- he's strong in the tackle, good in the air but not always the most composed on the ball.

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At 38 I would rather leave the edited clips of a players best bits and have a full explanation on a player. Don't worry Ed002.

Ynwa {Ed002's Note - So you kids are not up to using YouTube then? I am sure someone will explain that he is well thought of but leaving as he cannot get in the side in Paris. He has been a troubled young man in the past.}

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He has the safest pair of hands if ever seen in a centre back.

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31 Aug 2013 10:53:27
So he's like a slightly better Skrtle?

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His nickname is the Gladiator or the Guardian. Should tell you something.

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Sakho is a battler and hard as nails, will help when we face more physical players, him and Toure would be quite scary to face!

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31 Aug 2013 09:58:51
Hope these 2 deals go through for sakho and llori but I won't be counting any chickhens till there in the shirt with arye signing the contract. sakho is just like toure was in his arsenal days will be brilliant for him an llori to learn of toure an agger an for once now in gods knows how long we have centre backs with pace. Question for the eds do you think this will tie up the spending an we will maybe get an attacking player in on loan or do you see us buying rather than loan. {Ed002's Note - I have explained that there is interest in Moses from three and possibly four EPL sides, including Liverpool.}

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Are the interest from all clubs on loan deals or permanent deals?
What would attract Chelsea or Victor Moses more? {Ed002's Note - A loan is more likely than a sale.}

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31 Aug 2013 09:27:37
If the deals for Sakho and Ilori do get completed and we potentially add another wide/forward player and we keep Suarez. I can't think of a better window in recent years. Would if it we got Damiao but just can't see it.

Anyone getting excited for tomorrow.

Kosovo Joe

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I very much like Damiao, but don't see him fitting in the current system.

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He's a great player but not what we need. We should try for A.Sanchez/Morata

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31 Aug 2013 09:24:54
Hello Eds,
1) Would it be fair to say Sakho, Illori, Given and Moses (not certain yet) would likely be LFC players before Monday?

2) After these 4 could you see anymore attacking players coming in?
I ask this because a number of rumours popped up yesterday. Munian bid, Damaio bid, etc.

{Ed002's Note - If you spend your life looking at Twitter you will see endless streams of BS. We are not here to validate that and it is a waste of time asking the same thing over and over again.}

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But it is petty to think we were in for a top class (20M+) attacker the whole window and then end up with Moses (on loan).
I would be pretty happy though if we are saving the money to go for a top attacker in the Jan window. :)
Munian is the dream transfer.

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31 Aug 2013 10:55:11
Munian has been terrible for the last year

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Alvy
That is why he will be affordable for LFC. Imagine if he has a blinder next season would he be within LFC's price range?

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Exactly same thing with Coutinho if he had fulfilled his potential at Inter we wouldn't have him now

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31 Aug 2013 09:22:09
If anything I think Spurs holding up the Bale deal so Di Maria and Benzema can't join Arsenal is a good thing for us also. If they're willing to let Benzema leave it signals that they're planning on buying another striker, plus they'd need the funds from these deals as even they wouldn't spend £130m on players in two days anymore without recouping some money. Looks like Luis stays another year!

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31 Aug 2013 09:20:37
Reported on BBC gossip column.

"Gareth Bale's boots have reportedly arrived at Real Madrid ahead of the 24-year-old forward's move to Spain."

I'm going to try this out for work on Monday. I'm going to send in a pair of shoes with a note saying, "I'll be in later. " {Ed023's Note - Ha ha}

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Surely the tyre swing and the bananas should have been sent first?

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31 Aug 2013 09:01:32
News from French website that we have signed Sakho for 23 million euros. ( get French football).We desperately need better defence than we had last season, to stop conceding two goals every time we play a decent side. Keep Suarez sweet for the season and we have a real chance of top four. Anything is then possible.

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31 Aug 2013 08:53:18
Eds I was wondering if we bring Moses in on loan is that our attacking player or will it be him and then we try and sign that left forward too because If that's the case I think it's a very good idea {Ed002's Note - RTP.}

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31 Aug 2013 08:47:07
Sakho and Ilori deals will be finalized today well happy,
if we do get mata that would be the final piece to the jigsaw but hey roll on sunday YNWA
ed sort the mata deal out

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It is a tough world for the Ed's. It must be a Sisyphean task to have to say RTP forever

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Mata won't be joining Liverpool, mark my words!

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Thanks gudnoix

never too old to learn a new word!

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31 Aug 2013 08:38:58
ed002 is it true that we made a bid for damiao? {Ed002's Note - Not that I am aware.}

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31 Aug 2013 07:13:10
Hi Ed002,
so Spurs got another Liverpool target Eriksen? Great job by LFC. Any chance Spurs are intrested in Ilory, Sakho, Moses, Yarmolenko, Alderweireld, Kross, Given and other Rodger`s targets.? {Ed002's Note - Liverpool made no effort to buy Eriksen at all. I have explained this.}

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Come on Ed002 - you honestly do not believe that you will convince some of the people on here that we didn't bid for every player who was available throughout the football world - such as Eriksen, Soldado, Costa, Lamela, Damiao, Atsu, Turan - the list is endless of players we have missed out on according to the muppets on here.
I may be wrong ( which happens regularly of course ) but the only name that springs to mind that BR admitted to trying to sign was Mhikitaryan. {Ed002's Note - Right, but there was never an offer accepted for the player.}

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Eriksen is a media whale, we didn't need another one of them.

Sadly we can't sign every player, but Tottenham have brought a lot of quality players that they have to try and keep happy. You need a decent squad in todays game, but a squad made of too many players too many players not liking the bench, can cause disharmony.

Im not saying this will happen to Tottenham and any manager would like the problem of picking amongst those players.

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Dont know why everyone's so fussed, yeah. a good player, but we have as good if not better. btw, Eriksen who? time to move on. concentrate on LFC. not spurs!

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31 Aug 2013 08:12:44
Hi Eds

If the Sakho deal comes off then great signing. Well happy with that. But I have to say, to see Spurs making such signings is so frustrating. Missing out on Eriksen for 11.5m is crazy. Did BR ever have an interest in him because if we were to sign someone to replace Gerrard he was the guy.

So far I haven't been very enthusiastic with the signings BR gas made. Borini Allen Assaidi.not good.

Do you think BR is confused himself or just struggling to attract players to play under him.? {Ed023's Note - Why can't you name the good signings BR has made? He didn't want Eriksen simply because he is a risk with all the talking he does in the media wanting to use clubs as a stepping stone to Spain.}

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Erickson is not a Liverpool type of player. He is using Spurs to get what he wants, and talks constantly to the press. We don't need players like that no matter how good he may be.
We have signed some brilliant players in last 12 months, footballers who play for the shirt and who are natural winners with great skill and determined to prove how good they are. Toure, Coutinho, Sturridge, Aspas, Alberto, Cissohko, Gerard, Henderson, Borini, Lucas, Allen, Mignolet, Johnson, Enrique, Agger, Sterling, Ibe, Suso (on loan).and I nearly forgot, of course our very own Suarez

The Eds know the right type of players we need, so suck it in and live with the fact that we can't sign everyone just because spurs or arsenal want them. We are building our team, and the process is ongoing. Support our players, irrespective of who they are, and get behind our great club.
Its a journey boys, grow up, start enjoying it and stop the whingeing.

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Well said tel

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Hey Tel1949, I disagree! Why can't we sign every (and all) players on the market? We should be able to and we should do that!

We need 117 players at a minimum to qualify for the champions league. We only have 22 or so now. That is unacceptable! FSG out!

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We have to wait for spurs to finish first!

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31 Aug 2013 08:10:31
Eds, All this talk of us needing an attacker/left winger, is it so inconceivable that we will keep Suarez and play him down the left with Sturridge up top?
Suarez plays that way for Uruguay and it would make sense?

Anfield Andy {Ed023's Note - I assume Rodgers wants options}

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31 Aug 2013 08:05:27
I really don't see much to the Yarmolenko rumour. But is it true that LFC has got intrest (as in, real intrest) . For me, the lad is class and will sure be a handfull for any defense. It will be a show ambition if they are. Response pls

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Me neither. I think the rumors about Yarmolenko are shallow and pedantic {Ed002's Note - I corrected your spelling so you don't get a rush of criticism.}

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Thanks Ed002

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Hmmm I agree. Shallow and Pedantic.
Family guy gudnoix?

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Indeed, Peter Griffin in Family guy.

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31 Aug 2013 07:54:50
Morning eds hope your well. Not long now till u get a bit of peace lol. What are the chances of sakho being in before 12 today really don't want skertl playing against the mancs if hi heart not in it. {Ed023's Note - I would say very slim. I would be shocked if Ilori was in before 12 to be honest. Toure might be fit and also Skrtel is a good player still and what happens if he is outstanding tomorrow? We might get an extra million or 2 ;)}

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What if we don't sign both of the CB's? We could do with Skrtel having a blinder so that we have at least three worthy CB's for the team. Out of interest though, where's Kelly? He appears to have fallen from grace.

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31 Aug 2013 10:21:29
Kelly's still working his way back from serious injury.

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31 Aug 2013 10:50:02
BR said he isn't fit before the county game

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31 Aug 2013 07:53:17
Alrite eds. Great job. Just a quick one regarding skrtel. If we have in fact signed two defenders does this mean the end is near for the lad. Four centre halfs is enough surely or are they planning on sending ilori on loan as he is only 20. {Ed023's Note - I think Skrtel will be surplus if we get the two deals done}

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31 Aug 2013 07:48:59
Come on people, enough with the jealousy of Spurs! Good luck to them, they've spent well and have made the most out of Bale. I just look forward to beating them and finishing above them, it gives the games a little more spice now.

Some Everton fans got the nickname Bitter Blues because they were always jealous and whining about the players we bought and successes we have. let's not become the Bitter Reds now eh!

Roll on Sunday

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Well said mate!

Personally I'm excited to watch the likes of Paulinho and Lamela week in week out. Never really seen them play but know they are well thought of, now I'll get to see what all the fuss is about!

Its going to be a great premier league season this year.

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Well said

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Cheers lads. To KiwiRed, me too. I will be a Red til I die but I also enjoy watching great players from other clubs too. I agree this will really be an exciting season with all the player and manager merry-go-rounds

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31 Aug 2013 07:21:58
Boo Hoo!, some players that never wanted to play for Liverpool went to Spurs, that's disgraceful we should have signed them anyway .

I mean how disruptive can it be having a player that does not want to be at your club?

Get a grip people.

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It is not disruptive at all. If we offered Eriksen 350000 pounds per week after taxes, he would have come. Why didn't we do that? I think BR himself is confused.

Oh the sarcasm! It burns!

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31 Aug 2013 05:36:48
Hey Eds

A lot of English media is reporting that Liverpool are about sign Sakho and Ilori with Sky reporting a fee has been agreed for Ilori. Is it true? {Ed023's Note - 99% certain a deal for both will be done}

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31 Aug 2013 05:11:30
if ilori and sahko are true

then iam ecstatic. that's cb and keeeper sorted for the next 8 years

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31 Aug 2013 05:04:08
Our very young and talented up and coming team remind me of the Utd team of 1994.

Smeichel, Irwin, Parker, Bruce, Pallister, Keane, Ince, Giggs, Kanchelski's, Hughes, Cantona.

We have:
The Mig, Enrique, Johnston, Agger, Toure, Gerrard, Lucas, Coutinho, Aspas, Suarez and Sturridge.

This is not intended as a player by player comparison, but a team comparison.

Fergie's team won the league that year and I don't expect us to do that, however, I do think that we have a young team full of promising players that really, really want to go out there and do well for the Liverpool football club. (maybe not Suarez) Utd had those characteristics in '94 and it made all of the difference. At that time, those Utd players were also trying to establish themselves under the fairly new manager - Ferguson which is similar to the position we are in.

Most importantly, we look like we really want to win every game for the club and the team. This has become more obvious due to the results thus far this season and that special team hug after the Mig's penalty save in game 1.

We also have some depth in the team and some young players that can come on and make a real difference from the bench. (Ibe, Sterling, etc)

Jordan Henderson is looking even better this year and we are getting the best out of Sturridge.

I feel like there are some exciting times ahead. We probably won't sign every player that we wanted to during this transfer window but we are slowly building the future and a team that WANT TO WIN FOR LFC. I am hoping that this will make all of the difference in picking up those 12 extra points we need for Champions league qualification.

Think of it this way - I feel that we have already picked up 2x wins from 2x potential drawn matches against Stoke and Villa. That's a total of 4 points that we have pegged back and were only 2 games into the season! These points were earned through sheer grit and determination. That is what BR is trying to bring to the club.

Maybe that is what BR and FSG keep referring to as the RIGHT PLAYERS TO BRING IN?

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Good post

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31 Aug 2013 04:16:26
have we actually bought Sakho and llori as have just been on the Liverpool web site and it has not been confirmed if true fantastic window for us {Ed023's Note - Sources say we have agreed fees for both}

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31 Aug 2013 00:29:40
Hi eds,

I have just heard a podcast by Tancredi the 'secret agent' who's apparently respected as a transfer guru that we are pushing very hard for Leandro Damiao and an official bid have been made 2 days ago. How reliable is he? Also any truth in this?

I have also heard we r pushing for Yamolenko so do we want ALL of these players? Damiao, Yamolenko, Moses, Sakho, Ilori and Given?

Cheers {Ed023's Note - We do have a long term interest in Damiao under Rodgers. I just doubt he would happen since we brought in Sturridge but never say never}

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30 Aug 2013 23:36:13
Hey Eds, Just curious on the attacking players we are currently linked with or would you care to share who LFC are going after before the window goes bye bye. {Ed023's Note - Search function please. I have just answered this}

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30 Aug 2013 23:27:58
Eds!What's the attacking signing front looking like? any spark to any fires? YNWA {Ed023's Note - Rumours are flying about at the moment. Last I heard, Rodgers was pushing for the loan signing of Moses. It is going to be hectic the next few days}

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31 Aug 2013 02:52:17
Coutinho u legend! "Do u think UTD will be weaker this year without Alex F"? Coutinho replied "well I've never herd of David moyes befor I moved to England" lol

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31 Aug 2013 04:47:18
Cou legend! haha

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31 Aug 2013 08:56:13
It will be coutinho's first game against man utd

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31 Aug 2013 08:57:00
In fairness, that probably means he hadnt heard of brendan rodgers either

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31 Aug 2013 02:24:08
Eds first I want to first apologize for my angry comments over the last day or 2. I'm a huge fan of Lamela and Eriksen(watch all there games and less importantly are the first 2 players I buy for Liverpool in Fifa anytime I play ha) and to see them go to spurs, not only a competitor, but a team I hate has been heartbreaking. That being said, can contracts only be renewed during the transfer window? I mean if we say won our first 10 games in a row(unlikely I know)and Suarez changed his tune could he then sign a new contract or would he have to wait till January? {Ed001's Note - contracts can be done at any time.}

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31 Aug 2013 01:35:24
hi eds, everyone is giving moses down the bank saying he is poor, but if he fits into our system then he could turn out to be a good loan, he can score goals and he is fast plus he is stronger than sterling and ibe, don't get me wrong I would rather have turan but moses won't be as bad as some may think, look at couthino he got stick when he came fans were saying he does not play in the 1st team and he is light weight, BR can get the best out of the players and gets the players playing better for him and the team, if we get sakho and turan i'm putting money on us to win the prem, because were not that far away from it, once the window shuts and BR can just concentrate on the games coming up I think we will get better, we had a good end to last season and we have carried it through to this season and with the addition of turan and sakho then we will be up there with the rest of the top teams, after all we have suarez to come back, i'm glad we didn't get eriksen because we have a better player in couthino who trackks back and wins the ball of the team we are playing eriksen does not do that any way eds thanks for all your hard work,

p.s. I was wrong I did not think we would buy anyone else,

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Moses will be an excellent loan if we can get him. Brendan is going for good players who are at big clubs with big squads who can't quite get into the match day team/squad who just need a chance to play. Moses for me could end up in the Sturridge, Coutinho bracket if he steps up, (lets hope we get a fee negotiated beforehand if he does do well.) If not, i'm sure Ibe and Stirling will welcome the competition and step up anyway. Seems a winner to me.

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31 Aug 2013 01:32:30
Coutinho sayin he never heard of moyes and doesent memba utd winning anything until last year I think he ready for the game he seems to be spicing it up a little

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If that's the case he certainly won't remember Liverpool winning anything or know who Rodgers was!

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31 Aug 2013 01:15:01
we have signed Llori, i'm supprised because I did not think we were signing any more players, so I admit I was wrong and take the stick, I still think we should go in for sakho and turan though it would give the fans and the team a lift, also I thought toure would be out for longer, I did not expect him to be fit for the Manchester United game, well done to the medical team . Its a pity about cissoko being out for 6 weeks though because he looks bigger and stronger than enrique

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Sakho and moses on loan still too come in.

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30 Aug 2013 23:53:10
19.6m? Does that end our pursuit of a left attacker then?

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31 Aug 2013 00:03:40
Sod the transfers what will be will be now. Team looks good and tbh all I can think of now is the mighty machine putting the sword to the on Sunday, if we can start to take the chances we create we should hopefully come away with he 3 points and then I've got bragging rights t work for the next few weeks. Bring it on.

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30 Aug 2013 23:46:49
Any chance we could go in for Sportings Bruma? Our scouts would have got a good amount of data on him when scouting Llori. hmmmm I think he must be a possibility as he scores goals is really quick with great tekkers two footed and can play on either wing. Ed I know gala have bid 8m but what are the chances of lfc being interested? Cheers {Ed002's Note - None.}

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30 Aug 2013 23:46:05
Eds, what happened to our interest in praet? Are we still looking to sign him?

Thanks {Ed002's Note - Not right now.}

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30 Aug 2013 23:34:57
Hi Eds Do you guys have any new info regarding Iker Muniain joining Liverpool? Or is it a non-starter? {Ed002's Note - None.}

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30 Aug 2013 23:32:56
I have checked the search function and you haven't answered this exact question: have we actually bid for yarmolenko or just enquired

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We have enquired about the possibility of making a bid.

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