Liverpool Banter Archive August 31 2014

31 Aug 2014 22:37:31
Deadline day prediction . lucas (napoli), borini & coates (both Sunderland) all to go on loan . romero looks like the only one to come in . (not so sure What will happen to brad Jones and would like to see Johnson move on but no one unlikely to match his Liverpool wage)

01 Sep 2014 00:15:19
Napoli bought defensive midfielder Diego Lopez.

I believe PL rules state that teams can only loan a single player to a club in same league, so would have to be either Borini or Coates going on loan to Sunderland.

01 Sep 2014 08:29:35
I'm probably wrong coop, but I think Ed002 mentioned that there can be special dispensation made if one of the deals is a loan to buy deal.

{Ed002's Note - Right. Loan to buy deals provide an exemption between EPL sides but Sunderland would be looking at both players with a view to a loan but would not expect to have both on loan (if that makes sense). Most European leagues insist that players over a certain age going on loan must have a "to buy" clause - which gives them an exception as well.}

01 Sep 2014 08:29:35
I'm probably wrong coop, but I think Ed002 mentioned that there can be special dispensation made if one of the deals is a loan to buy deal.

{Ed002's Note - Sunderland would be looking at both players with a view to a loan but would not expect to have both on loan (if that makes sense). However, there is an allowance that on a loan to buy basis there can be an exception - as there can with a goalkeeper with the agreementof the PL.}

Cheers Ed :)

I stand corrected! Thanks

{Ed002's Note - No problem. I think Coates will go but Borini will look to a deal in Italy.}

31 Aug 2014 22:31:36
Anyone know who is Vice Captain now Agger has gone? Surely Henderson has to be in for a shout.

Must be hendo

100% Henderson. The way he has been playing after rogers told him he can leave, imagine what he would be like if he were to get vice captaincy.

I think we need to give it to a cb to get them more vocal with more responsibility

31 Aug 2014 22:19:48
I want to talk about Alberto Moreno:

For me, he was our man of the match against City on Monday. Thought other than his mistake, he was the most energetic and committed player on the field. I was dead impressed with the physical side of his game on Monday, but today showed that the tactical side of his game is also there in abundance. Commentators were quick to say on Monday that Moreno needs to "adapt to the pace of the Premier League". Well, if that today wasn't 'adapting to the pace' then I don't know what is! In the last 10 years, Liverpool's two good left backs have been Aurelio and Riise. Moreno looks like he has the composure and assurance on the ball of Aurelio, and the attacking confidence and (dare I say it) shooting ability of Riise. What sets him apart? Well he's flipping quick and be can defend competently. I'm going to get carried away now and say the lad is perfect. Oh and he's a looker too! I'm in love with Albi Moreno!

31 Aug 2014 23:26:34
100% agree. It is arguable that he was partially at fault for the Aguero goal, but apart from that I thought he was first class. People talk about comparisons with John Arne Riise, but I think that doesn't give a fair account of the talent that Moreno has right now, and his potential in the future. He showed to me clearly today that defensive positioning is not as big of a deal as people made out prior to his arrival.

I haven't ever been this excited about a player, the team seem an extremely cohesive unit, bring on Villa!!

Remember he left Townsend for dead and Townsend is pretty quick

Something that stood out for me about what rodgers said about him, after not getting close enough to navas he told Moreno he needs to get tighter in the premier league, and then in the spurs game, he was on everyone, and it came up trumps, for when he dispossessed Townsend and obviously scored. And boy did he take it well.
If he learns everything else that quickly then he will develop even further!

You are joking right? all 3 goals came down the left which somewhere along the line is part/mostly his fault his positioning in that game was awful he was good tonight but against city no way

Looks a great player, not sure about looker though (sorry Alberto!)

Yes quality, reminds me of Ashley Cole in his pomp.

Not sure about MOTM against City, but definitely up there.
Can see why he was no.1 choice and so pursued all window. Seemed high when £20m reported, but that would now after two games seem fine. Absolute steel at £12m
Looks solid. Same with Manquillo

Today showed why we were after him for so long, he looks the part and the future looks bright with him in it, got to say well done to the lad and long may he continue to play this well,

01 Sep 2014 06:53:37
Any other Lb would have cut that ball inside to a striker.
We finally have a LB who could beat a man and score few.
His pace always his biggest strength.

31 Aug 2014 21:26:04
More than happy with today's result. Lots of positives, few negatives given it was our 3rd game of the season. Lovren appears to be worth every penny, Henderson is continuing to make his critics eat their words, Sterling looks world-class. Hope you all enjoyed the game. Rumour is that we're trying to bring in a keeper, have no name but can assume it's Romero from previous posts. Have a great evening all.

31 Aug 2014 20:46:04
To the Torres tune. Daniel sturridge dances when he scores na na na na na na na na na na na na. U do the verses I done the best studge chorus your going to hear

We saved the boy from plastic fans
Sturridge, Sturridge
he's got us all doing his dance
Sturridge Sturridge
36 in 50 games
he feels the love, we see the gains
Daniel Sturridge dances when he scores

01 Sep 2014 02:23:12
Chris that's amazing I want that on the kop next game mate buzzing with that

01 Sep 2014 06:56:00
Chris

That's a good one mate.

Yes! And . "We're going to dance in a minute. " Like we used to bounce

01 Sep 2014 14:53:50
Yes we need to get this done

Thanks guys.

Living down south and playing football myself I don't get up to Anfield much unfortunately, so will leave it to the regular match day attendants to get this blaring out of the stands!

31 Aug 2014 20:12:08
Just got home from the match and haven't seen any replays yet but I have to say Dejan Lovren was absolute class today.
A clean sheet and a wonder goal from Moreno.
Daniel Sturridge was quality up front.
Gerrard had a great second half.
From memory I think Mignolet only had one save to make all match.
Our support as usual away from home was fantastic and the encouragement Ballotelli got throughout was immense. If that doesn't get you motivated, nothing ever will.
Great result today.

Lovren's performance should have made everyone nervous at best. Between lovren and sakho there were 3 horrible mistakes that with a better team than spurs could have been goals. They got away with them today, but teams will be taking notice.

31 Aug 2014 22:42:36
There were 3 moments of miscommunication between players that hadn't ever played together before, and really all in the first half - the balance had sorted itself out by second and Sakho had found his feet.

Lovren made atleast 4 mistakes yesterday:

1. He went for the header that was meant for Sakho, which lead to the Chadli chance.

2. Dived in and missed Lamela, whose ball into the box was dangerous, but was well cleared by Moreno.

3. Dived in and missed Adebayor, who didn't make the most of the opportunity.

4. Miss placed a pass and Adebayor was off, but made a very good tackle in the box to rectify his mistake.

Of the 4 defenders who started, Lovren had the poorest games. Early days yet, but he seems very eager to please someone. I am sure as time goes on, he will get better and better.

31 Aug 2014 20:02:56
I honestly think its a shame how little BR rates Suso as he was very good in pre season and as a home grown player that wants to succeed at the club. He scored in two or so games and has immense talent, and even Ibe made the bench over him its very disappointing not saying Ibe ain't a good little player as well. Markovic brought in for 20mil and does what? the same as Suso not a smart buy but anyways good game today and apart from a few nervy moments at the back we could have crushed them buy lots more than 3 nil. YNWA

Markovic is one of the most exiting highly rated players of his age in European football, we are battling on four fronts this year and although suso did ok on loan he hardly set the world alight did he, this is one of the posts I'm going to copy along with a few I saved after the utd game of people calling for Rodgers head after the defeat to city and at the end of the season I'm going to publish a book titled
Comments of a Helmet

31 Aug 2014 21:05:00
Suso lacks pace, and Markovic has a loads of it. I think it is as simple as that. I feel sad that there is no room for Suso in our team, but who should that be for?

Ooops I put utd instead of city, what a tool they'll never beat us this season

Ha ha, well sais Jaydee. To say that Markovic does the same as Suso, based on the last twelve months, is stretching it a bit.

I've said before that Suso will find his level over the next couple of years and it won't be as a regular starter at a Champions league club.

31 Aug 2014 21:56:37
Cannot believe this post. Ohh yess. Its Brendened

Obviously I'm in the majority with my opinion on this post is pants

Jadee you should be the 1st hemet in the book for making the utd mistake lol

I don't mind being in the minority in thinking that Suso has the potential to be a very good player. It does however appear that the club may well be letting him go which might be best for the lad's career.
I don't think a comparison with Markovic is a fair comparison as they are different types of players. He is more compatible with Coutinho.
Suso is more of a no. 10 than a winger, a position we are well stocked in.
He does lack pace but its not as if he has ever had it! Pace is a great asset but not a compulsory one!
He does have a great eye for a pass, a very good shot, is a good passer and a good dribbler.
Players like him have a tendency to drift in and out of games and develop later than other types. such as wingers.
But I think he could be one that slips the net and go on to be a top player.
I don't think it's fair to judge him too harshly for a loan period in a struggling side. Players generally become better for these experiences and very few set the world alight whilst on loan.

31 Aug 2014 19:05:34
Good to see the boys move on so quickly from the city game.

Lots of positives to take, Sterling looks like he is really developing into a class act, Henderson covered every blade of grass and was immense, Manquillo and Moreno were brilliant, Allen worked hard and showed again that he is an important player, Can looked superb when he came on, Balotelli and Sturridge looked like the beginning of a good partnership.

31 Aug 2014 18:59:32
Song for Danny - to the lego movie song! It may be rubbish but thought I'd give it a go.

Sturridge is Awesome,
Sturridge is cool when he's part of the team
Sturridge is Awesome when he's living out our dreams

LFC is better when we stick together,
Side by side you and I going to win forever Let's Support LFC forever!
We're the same, Sterling like you, Danny & team working in harmony

LFC is Awesome,
Danny is cool when he's part of the team
Everything is Awesome when you're living out our dreams

31 Aug 2014 18:50:58
Hello Eds and Reds,

Good result today, I was unable to watch the match and as I haven't seen a match report from Ed001 for ages, I was hoping he would do just that!


Pretty please? ^_^

{Ed002's Note - I think he is busy.}

01 Sep 2014 05:15:22
Ok then Ed002, in the absence of 001, would be interested in your views as a neutral, what did you make of our performance?

{Ed002's Note - I haven't seen any of the games, but I did see the result and have read many posts saying that it was a good team performance. And that is important. A good start to the season for Liverpool.}

31 Aug 2014 18:33:40
Spurs were absolutely Brendaned.

Top notch banter

They were all rodgered out!
;)

Were given a proper plumping

That`s a better way to use the expression instead of the silly way certain people us it on here.

Haha - post of the week! Nice one Nonzy.

31 Aug 2014 18:21:56
Whispers about a bid for bony tomorrow.

31 Aug 2014 19:30:18
Not now we have Mario. My feeling is that the incomings have finished and rightly so. We don't need anyone else.

Must be Chinese ones!

31 Aug 2014 19:58:05
This doesn't even qualify as '' wind-up '' quality!

You should get out more , mate .

31 Aug 2014 18:15:42
Respect for Agger! He could not play for another
PL club for respect for Liverpool. Feckin respect for
the lad. Will be well missed.

31 Aug 2014 18:04:51
Great game. Clearly the best team won. The Lovren-Sakho partnership has started off well. Moreno was impressive. Henderson was a commanding force in the midfield, and Sturridge the usual threat toscore from any forward position. What really excites me is to have this starting eleven and still have Coutinho, Lallana, Markovic, Lambert, Can and Skrtl on the bench when the need arises. A depth we have not seen for quite a few seasons.

31 Aug 2014 17:46:27
Skrtel plays the first two games of the season and we look shaky defensively, conceding 4 goals in 2 matches.

Lovren and Sakho play alongside each other and we keep a clean sheet against a side that scored 5 goals in 2 matches prior to today.

If BR insists that Lovren should play left CB with Skrtel right CB and Sakho as sub after this, I will be worried - and I have not once questioned Brendan Rodgers at all!

Lovren and Sakho should be first choice CB partnership.

Good point however, I think we defended well as a team today w/ players tracking back and holding their positions hence, plugging all passing lanes which made it difficult for Spurs to hurt us. But it does feel good to FINALLY have a defence that plays as a unit and communicate effectively w/ a desire to NOT concede.

So Lovren and Sakho didn't look shaky today? I must've been watching a different game then.

Granted we kept a clean sheet, but a couple of times in the first half they were all over the place, and Sakho's distribution was, and has been, ropey to say the least.

I'm not saying that they won't end up being a great pairing, but they need a bit of work.

31 Aug 2014 23:17:16
Alan Measles they were actually very good. One breakdown of communication was troubling but they defended very well together. Sakho may have been a little poor on the ball due to lack of match sharpness but the defensive shape was excellent today, credit to all four defenders there.

Whilst I would prefer sakho and lovren to be our CB partnership, they were far from being a good partnership yesterday.
And to suggest that we only concede or would concede if Skrtel is playing just goes to show how ridiculously blinkered we can be to support our own arguments!
Centre halves should NEVER get beaten by a long straight ball like we did on at 2 occasions today nor for the pass for Aguero's goal. Once is poor, any more is amateurish!
These mistakes presented Spurs with 2 one on one chances that they failed to take. So the clean sheet was not because we defended well, nor because Skertel wasn't playing!
So let's stop the bashing of one of our players when there is no necessity to do so!
Skertel is actually a very good player. He has his faults like most, but he is a solid player and I would be more than happy to have him in our squad.
I can't believe we are seeing this Skertel bashing when he didn't play whilst at the same time commending a player in Lovren who made basic defensive errors for the 2nd game!
I'm a big fan of Lovren, but as I mentioned. most have faults!

31 Aug 2014 16:59:03
Great result today. I think sakho and lovren is the way forward. they were litlle bit shaky in first half but then in the second half the became solid. sakho needs some game time these were his first minutes. I am impressed how they dealt with adebayor who is strong. we always had problems with strong and tall strikers. our set piece defending was also superb(no skrtel grabbing the shirt). moreno is class but it was known to anyone who wacthes la liga. sterling is our new star in the making. manquillo strong and solid, litlle bit shaky on the ball but tried hard. balo had two great moves(backheel to danny, and turn aroun kaboul, kept the ball well, but tried to impress to hard. sturridge was superb, gerrard was good but gave couple of balls away. allen played ok but I know he can be better, hendo is becoming key part of our squad, can and markovic looked lively when they came on.

31 Aug 2014 17:17:34
Its been 2 good years, I have seen our RB making a successful tackle. Our Full Backs were brilliant today.
Defense as a whole with 3 good games coming in Septemeber would be ready for the CL campaign.

Mandzo, no Skrtel shirt grabbing, correct it was Lovren but no-one mentions it, strange that.

It was 1 games Alan; Skrtel is done it too long, far too consistently to have actually made a reputation out of it.

Manquillo made the most interceptions and tackles combined than any other player in the Premier League this season. Solid.

Shame that Johnson will just walk back into the side once he is fit. If I was Flanno or Manquillo, I would be really p***ed. Today both Moreno and Manquillo showed how full backs are actually supposed to play, they covered so much of ground allowing the 2 strikers and sterling to play central and run at the spurs center backs. Well done to the Spanish bros, BR should play them when fit and just chuck Johnson's stupid contract down the drain.

The realAG, we will see, its just some people are very selective when criticising or praising actually to back up their own views. In skrtels case his shirt pulling has been well publicised and I think therefore pounced on by some. By the way not criticising Lovren (or defending skrtels shirt pulling) who I think will be a good signing for us just putting my observations out there.

31 Aug 2014 22:02:11
Alan

Skretel is a very poor defender. That's a fact. he does score some goals and that's it. saving his life at the club

If BR is as ruthless as we think, he`d better let GJ know that he will have to work hard for his plae otherwise, the fans (like myself) will have none of it. Moreno and Manquillo have been great thus far and Iwould be gtted to see Manquillo dropped for no reason other than the most rediculous clause ever written in a contract. Thanks, Rafa, the genius! Lol!

I've been quite impressed with Manquillo. He looks quite solid, quick and like most full backs, he's got a good engine. He has dealt with both Tadic and Chadli running directly at him really well. This is the most impressive trait, as It's this that modern full backs seem to struggle most with, so full credit to the guy.
Lets hope he gets the chance and is able to keep it going.
He does not to cut out these silly late tackles though, he's putting himself at the mercy of a 2nd yellow.
I have really lost patience with GJ whose effort levels don't deserve the shirt.
And as a previous posts suggests. I'm with Alan on the Skertel issue. He is not a poor defender, far from it. The shirt pulling is an issue and a couple of penalties away from being damn annoying. But the fact is that he has recently, with one exception gotten away with it. This erm. "close marking!" may perversely have saved us a few goals.
So this cheating is no different to Suarez's form of cheating, yet very few held it against him. As Alan pointed it with Lovren, it appears it is the name of the person committing the error that makes it worth criticism and not necessarily the error itself.
It is a good point about it being that Skertel does it constantly, but the fact that it hasn't cost us should temper the criticism if it's results that concern you.
If it's the morals of it being a form of cheating then that let's not be selective about who is criticised for doing it.

31 Aug 2014 16:46:51
Excellent win and brilliant performance.

Sturridge looks 100 times better with a target man upfront. He loves to play deep and worked perfectly.

Sterling the very best at the tip of the diamond.

Can looked awesome and So does Hendo and Allen.

Moreno is my fav signing. He is such a hard working player. works his socks off. Would be adored by the kop.

ED01, You could start loving Moreno. Gem of a player.

Agree Boom but I think Gerrard is our weakest link now. Would love to see Can start a few games there and use Gerrard from the bench in a more attacking role. Can looks to be perfect for that role and should be used now to get experience before the Champions League

Bit premature that, lallana hasn't played and can and markovic have made a couple of cameo appearances, I think ill give it 10/20 games before I make any judgments but I agree he's a class act

Harry I think the way he acted on Monday after twisting his ankle and insisting on staying on was the perfect way to get the supporters respect.
My God what a goal today.
He is absolutely electric. One of the quickest players I have seen.
Love him already

31 Aug 2014 16:39:25
Eds, what ever happened to alan dzagoev? wasn't he the next big thing at one point?

Ratan.

{Ed002's Note - He is still with CSKA.}

He`s a loose cannon w/ a horrible temper and attitude. That`s why he`s still where he is.

31 Aug 2014 16:13:15
Like others, very sad to see Daniel Agger leave. He is a true gentleman and class act. Rejected offers in recent years from top clubs because he loved being at Liverpool. Insisted he would only go back to brondby and has taken a massive pay cut. Good on the club too for not looking to offload to highest bidder. Shows some players see more to the game than money and lights. He has been a great servant of the club and will be missed.

A footballer wit values, honor and integrity. I thought that breed was extinct.

31 Aug 2014 15:57:47
How nice it was to see players like sterling, ballotelli and allen being replaced with quality like can, markovic and enrique and still have the likes of lambert skyrtle, lucas johnson, flanagan and lallana to utilize.
STRENGTH IN DEPTH
Hopefully this result will keep all the HELMETS quite until the next poor result at least.
In Brendan we trust

Least not forget coutinho

By helmets, u must mean the persons who come on here to spout their mindless, destrutive and nauseating drivel whenever we lose/draw a game.

31 Aug 2014 15:45:05
What a great game. We oozed quality . Great goal by moreno and sterling was world class. We defended well also which is big plus. Henderson has become a great little player

I honestly believe if Henderson hadn't been suspended for the 3 games at the end of last season we would of won the title

No we wouldn`t. We would have won the league if we did NOT lose to Chelsea. Pure and simple!

31 Aug 2014 15:40:07
Massive result, massive performance. Very happy with our win today, and a clean sheet, didn't expect that! It will give us a lot of confidence for the near future plus a very needed 3 points and the edge over spurs. Still things to work on but always easier to improve when winning - especialy defensively, too many balls behind our defenders and into the box - we should make it harder to get so close to our box. And we must be more clinical with our chances because not every team will give us so many and not every referee will give us these penalties. Gerrard a bit of a weak link, Sakko needs more confidence. I don't think we will keep many clean sheets but I am sure Balotelli will score as well as SAS. Sterling was amazing but Henderson gave a fantastic assist second time this year and played great. Really impressed with him.And of course what a great goal from Moreno. Huge boost of confidence for him.

31 Aug 2014 15:32:43
Brilliant. You always want to go away to internationals on the back of a big win! Well played lads!

31 Aug 2014 13:44:09
Lovely goal by sterling. Mignolet showing nerveousness again

Mignolet is nervous because the defence is not solid!

Nice save by mingers. Stevie giving away some silly passes.

31 Aug 2014 14:43:56
KJS

That's the last and best pair we actually got with us. What is your point?

Mate the defense needs time to gel and.sakho needs abit of.confidence.
Yes, it seems were.accommodating Gerrard,

Just because they may be our best pairing doesn't mean they are immune to mistakes! They need a lot more games together to become solid! And before you say they haven't conceded yet, any team with a half decent striker would have scored against us today!

31 Aug 2014 13:19:45
any eds with us looking at a gk romero is it to replace migs? I think one of the edds said he doesn't want to sit on the bench so to replace jones as back up seems strange also every time jones has been in the team he has done no wrong so seems strange one to me unless its to replace migs who I think is a good keeper but not wright for the way we play at the back so like your thoughts cheers

{Ed002's Note - Try the search engine.}

31 Aug 2014 13:05:24
Where's Lucas?

31 Aug 2014 15:39:33
I assume he's leaving as he can't get in the squad. Never quite been the same player since his injuries unfortunately. I love the guy but get the feeling he has played his last game for us.

31 Aug 2014 12:54:36
Good luck to us all today. All the best to Danny Agger. He has been one of my favourites over the years, great player and genuine red fan. I'm glad FSG managed to sort a deal so he can go home, shows class.

Like the look of our team today and the bench, plenty of quality. 4-0 probably is a touch romantic but I'm going for it nonetheless!

Much love,

N.

31 Aug 2014 12:42:37
Maquillo and sakho in, couldn't be happier. Like the.line uo, maybe.would make a case for can but excellent line up. Its up to the back line to impress now to keep their places. Clean sheet and a win would ve excellent.

31 Aug 2014 12:57:28
Excited. Capoue and bentlab in the middle. Sterling would be excellent.

Could not have asked for anything more. The best defensive combination we have got starts today. Hoping we keep a clean sheet and BR persists with this line up.

31 Aug 2014 11:49:04
My prediction. I do not expect tottenham to win. . A draw would not be toobad though

31 Aug 2014 12:06:02
It would certainly be Bad, We need a win and We must win it.

31 Aug 2014 12:11:57
I disagree Harry we don't actually have to win. We could lose and still recover (man city game shows that) don't get me wrong a loss would test the teams mentality.

31 Aug 2014 12:59:53
RedTwist

So we loose to Spurs and effect us mentally against Villa?. we loose again and effect us against the next?

When does this cycle stop?

It stop from the moment you actually believe you could win.

31 Aug 2014 13:30:47
It doesn't really work like that Harry. If we lost today we lost against the champions and a decent looking spurs side. That's slightly different to Aston villa

31 Aug 2014 11:39:07
Edd001 surely if we bring in another GK, he will be.top class? I've watched romero many.times and he's a poor goalkeeper, awful distrubution( and slow), doesnt.command his area, can't play a sweeper role if we play a higher line, makes silly mistakes and.doesnt make some of the saves he should. If he's not great and playing second fiddle to mignolet what really is the point. He won't suddenly push mignolet to save with his feet for example. i'm very surprised we havnt enquiried about cech which makes me think the purse strings are now closed on Rodgers.

Well said mate. I really do not think Brad Jones is the one who needs replacing, its Mignolet who imo has simply not improved his distribution or with the ball at his feet. Jones is a solid no.2 who does not kick up a fuss due to lack of playing time. In Mignolet's case, even the most hardcore fans of his would admit that for LFC to challenge for the premier league and the UCL, we need an upgrade and that too a significant one. Simply being a good shot stopper is not the mark of a top keeper, especially for a side that likes to press high up the pitch. U need your keeper to be a sweeper as well, and able to direct throws and kicks to the front men accurately, which Mignolet is simply not capable of doing.

31 Aug 2014 16:30:31
Really don't see the point, like Ed002 said, just give danny ward a big middle finger why don't you! Really want to see our young players play instead.

31 Aug 2014 10:33:43
hi guys. just wanted to say teixeira man of the match for brighton against charlton.

I currently in live in Brighton. Friends of mine went to the match yesterday and said he was awesome. Not watched the highlights but he skinned the left back about 3 times. B&H fans can't speak enough about him!

Great news. Well done to the lad. Can't understand why he isn't doing that in our side maybe in place of Allen?

31 Aug 2014 10:02:10
Morning Eds, great transfer window. Thanks for your hard work. Any news on a late deal for Konoplyanka? Also with Rodgers stating players will be leaving, do you believe Joe Allen could be one of them? Thanks again. Lee.

{Ed002's Note - I can't help about Konoplyanka. I am not aware of any intention to move Allen on.}

31 Aug 2014 02:12:22
Would not mind seeing sakho in the number 5 shirt! Just lik france national team. YNWA AGGER!

31 Aug 2014 06:32:05
Would be happy if He gets a start. Bow that seems a far distant wish

31 Aug 2014 00:30:01
i know Can is young but he does have experience that belies his age, he has champs league experience and 1st team experience in germany, so I think he has the experience to start games for us, without LS we can't believe we will win every game by out scoring our opponents, so we can't be clever or have the luxuary to play the likes of lucas or allen, Can should be starting as cover for stevie, he could play just in front of stevie or by his side as 2 holding def - mids, and with Cans height and strnght and agility he could protect the back 4 better than stevie, then he can pass to stevie to play them long passes he's so good at, stevie might not have the legs but Can does, so really in my opinion there's no reason why he should not start ahead of the likes of lucas or allan, plus the more games he gets the better he will become,

Can you honestly say you thought the same 6 months ago? Had you heard of/watched him?

He's not an exactly unknown youngster who's been playing for tiny clubs, Chief Scout. I'm sure plenty of people, including myself, have seen the kid play a fair amount.

Hes a good player but has to toughen up a bit I think

31 Aug 2014 10:57:13
The only games you can ever win are when you score more than your opponents . I agree we need to be tighter

Deldel u serious? the kid is a beast

30 Aug 2014 23:04:46
Hi eds, the end of the transfer window is near and we still haven't moved on a lot of players. I would like to know if you'd expect the following players to leave:
1. borini
2. assaidi
3. coates
4. suso

Thank you.

{Ed002's Note - See previous posts please.}

30 Aug 2014 19:27:42
Eds,

I've read a number of reports suggesting that Sergio Romero's agent is now in the UK, and that a meeting between himself and LFC representatives will take place later today or tomorrow to thrash out a deal. Do you have any more information on this? Don't really know much about the Keeper, but I do hope that he'll provide Mignolet good solid competition.

{Ed002's Note - I can assure you that his agent is not in the UK at this minute but I have no idea what he is planning for tomorrow.}

31 Aug 2014 00:15:47
He would be a much more solid back up to mignolet than jones was, even though jones has been a great servant to the club. Who knows he might even displace mignolet as he has been shaky for a while

{Ed002's Note - So what did Jones do wrong last season?}

31 Aug 2014 03:29:22
Not much because he hardly played any games, but look at his record and he has conceded almost every time. It was obvious we have needed a better back up keeper and clearly the management at the club sees that especially with the return of CL.

Clearly a new keeper is a priority given that the window closes in 48 hours-ish and we've done naught about it yet. Makes sense to me.

31 Aug 2014 05:57:40
Played three FA cup games and only losing one with our shaky defence last year I think he deserves a crack to some more game time to be honest! And not just because he is an Aussie but also because I do not trust that Migs is anywhere near his best nor is his best anywhere near good enough at the moment for what we need. I would of preferred to hold onto Reina but he burnt his bridge.

31 Aug 2014 06:34:45
That's our main problem. We look for a back up GK, Instead we need a first choice.
Spot on with Ed01.
After watching Courtius, Migs elder is million miles behind him.

30 Aug 2014 16:17:30
Edd002 any.change on Cech mate i.e.interest from.Liverpool? i'm aware of the interest from psg, .madrid and monaco.

{Ed002's Note - None.}

30 Aug 2014 15:38:26
Hi eds,
Two questions;
Would you guys consider having a page/tab for a Liverpool face value ticket exchange?
Also was looking forward to that second part on formations Ed002 mentioned, is this up? Had a look around not sure if I was looking on the right pages.

Cheers

{Ed002's Note - (a) The worry would be "fake" sales as far as I see. I think we need to avoid that. (b) Remind me in a few days - I have been real busy just recently.}