Liverpool Banter Archive January 31 2018

31 Jan 2018 23:05:36
Question for he Ed’s probably been asked a million times but what is your connection to football. I see you knownquite abit about who does what and what responsibilities managers have v owners etc which must differ club to club. just intrigued where the knowledge or info comes from. Cheers great site.

{Ed002's Note - To the best of my knowledge the other Eds are florists or chimney sweps. Ed007 makes a living out of selling large quantities of foot hair. After that I am pretty much stumped.}

31 Jan 2018 23:20:25
Shot down 😂.

{Ed002's Note - "sweeps" not "sweps". Sweps as you know are something entirely different. And largely unrelated to foot hair.}

31 Jan 2018 22:51:37
Hi edo1 Wilson signed new contract has klopp changed his mind on him or is it to protect a few for him?

{Ed001's Note - it was always up to Wilson to prove he deserved a contract and he has done. It is up to him to do enough on loan to get in the team when he returns or he will only have one to protect his value.}

31 Jan 2018 22:22:19
Ed 001 you able to give us any details of how this came about? It seems so out of the blue did we only approach Hoffenheim today?

{Ed001's Note - Klopp decided we needed to move forward our attempts to sign a midfielder, as the midfield has been struggling. He doesn't feel Keita will be enough to make the difference on his own, so we had a little dabble for one. Looks like we just left it too late.}

31 Jan 2018 22:48:34
As per usual anyways should have enough if the front three and henderson stay fit.

31 Jan 2018 22:52:39
It was obvious last week that we needed to sign another midfielder. Why did he suddenly decide that? I love klopp and everything he's done for us, but some of his decisions are seriously questionable.

{Ed001's Note - performances have proved the need, plus we were busy with other players that the club tried to sign.}

31 Jan 2018 22:59:31
As per usual then! When will we learn we need to have more than 1 target!

31 Jan 2018 23:35:56
Sounds a mess, to leave efforts to sign a player too late, because of other targets we couldn't sign anyway?

31 Jan 2018 23:45:49
As I thought, nothing.

That will be how we are at season end : Nothing.

01 Feb 2018 01:48:08
Really that's interesting ed001 .

as I suggested would we possibly look to rush one through late a few days ago and was massively shot down by ed002 why would we do this and sign a player he doesn't want etc etc . and I'm sure there was something along the lines of I don't grasp it and never will . you be made my misery of no signings a little less knowing I can grasp it 😂😉.

{Ed001's Note - I worded that badly after a long day. I should have said that it was a player Klopp is interested in that became available so he decided to see if a deal could be done earlier than intended. More like Wijnaldum than a panic deal, a player Klopp wants becomes an unexpected option. He was not 'rushing it through' or it would have been done, there was plenty of time to make it happen.}

01 Feb 2018 06:44:35
Morning ed. Did we plan a Summer bid for him mate? Just with you saying "earlier than intended" .

{Ed001's Note - he was one of the possibilities for strengthening midfield in the summer yes.}

01 Feb 2018 13:46:19
Ed001 it's ok pal. Knew what you was meaning, I just couldn't resist the opportunity to try and have a little fun at the expense of ed002 that's all. we all know how brutal said ed can be at times. No harm intended of course

Big up to all you eds on here I know it doesn't seem like it at times but the work you put in is really apprieated by us fans. even you ed002 😗.

31 Jan 2018 22:05:09
Hi eds,

seeming that we won't be signing anyone tonight, could you clarify I few things for me.
1- Do the owners expect klopp to end every transfer window with profit from player sales?
2- Why didn't we re-invest the money?

Also I would love to know your opinions on the owners, do you think they lack ambition?

{Ed001's Note - of course they don't. Re-invest what money? We didn't get £140m cash handed over in duffel bags to spend. Klopp makes the final decision on all transfers, the owners are fully behind him and what he chooses to do.}

31 Jan 2018 22:27:44
In your opinion ed do u think this is a gamble for top 4 ambitions not making the squad stronger, we are relying on front 3 too stay fit an in form, as we have seen mane looks of the pace lately, if any of the above happens we are relying on solanke who is raw, an Danny ings who is coming back of 2 years injury hell, then there is woodburn I have faith in but he again is totally raw at the required level . I jus can't get my head around the club not wanting too strengthen, do u agree or do u have faith in this squad too carry us through.

{Ed001's Note - it is a gamble when you buy players as well. There is enough there to get us top 4.}

31 Jan 2018 22:27:50
But we will still receive that money in instalments, just because we haven't got it all up front, what was stopping us doing similar and getting a replacement for coutinho? We will not see that money! Fsg play a blinder again! 💲💲💲.

{Ed001's Note - why do people continue to blame FSG? Klopp is the one making the decisions on transfers.}

31 Jan 2018 22:34:08
FSG were happy to have spent big in the summer on both. Keita and van Dijk whilst keeping Pipco. So I think that answers that one.

31 Jan 2018 22:34:13
It’s not just a case of spending the money. If that was the issue we could have bid £140m for VVD.
Bringing in new players is a delicate process. If players think there will be a huge player turnover twice a season they will instantly feel unsettled. Sometimes a player’s personality just doesn’t fit with the team.

In the past our “near deadline” signings have included Andy Carroll and Mario Balotelli. 2 players who had a lot of issues to say the least.
Signing a player requires a lot of preparation and hard work. Rushing the process at the last minute is not a good recipe for success.
Sure we all expected PipCo to go but that doesn’t mean the right player with the right mentality will be available. Maybe the right player got injured?

There is no FSG mystery underhand plan. We just didn’t have the opportunity to get the right player in.

31 Jan 2018 22:37:48
So klopp's whole motto is not to panic buy? He must have serious confidence in his players, because majority of the fans believe we need reinforcements. Excited but terrified to see how this season plays out.

31 Jan 2018 22:51:19
Well said Ed1 mate.

01 Feb 2018 00:36:09
I'm backing Klopp's trust in his players. Ox and salah came in. to me they more than make up for losing coutinho. especially as all the facts this season showed that we haven't missed coutinho at all. People missing that we much better depth this season compared to other seasons when we'd lose torres, suarez etc. I mean a season or so ago our bench was full of kids. now we can rotate between seasoned pros. it's good stuff and more to add in the summer.

our useless squad is now 3rd in the table. so looking forward to them continuing to rise up to the challenge rest of the way. back to back top 4 is no mean feat, especially for us as we've not been in the CLs back to back seasons since whenever it was.

01 Feb 2018 03:12:31
Not missed coutinho? Sure could have done with his key for the west brom and Swansea games.

01 Feb 2018 10:06:21
Yeah cause things like that never happened before Coutinho left. Don't put him on a pedestal.

02 Feb 2018 00:37:40
I would have thought the stupidity of panic buys had been very well demonstrated over the years. There seem to be some people who want a “name” signed. We have unearthed fabulous players by being careful and buying the right players at the right time. Sure not every one works out but we do ok.

You appoint a good manager and then you let him get on with it. Klopp is totally right not to panic buy. The one thing I personally would like him to do is sort out Can to sign that contract. He’s not perfect but he’s bloody good. Get behind the manager on transfers.

31 Jan 2018 21:38:25
Hi Eds

What are your views concerning the current set piece takers. I for one have been impressed by the quality of set piece deliveries by the Ox.

{Ed001's Note - the most impressive was TAA.}

31 Jan 2018 21:59:32
Spot on, Ed. Ox is not bad, either as Redpanda said.

31 Jan 2018 22:29:32
Ox is terrible! What are you guys watching?

31 Jan 2018 21:28:00
Spurs moving the ball really quickly, their midfield look impressive we’ll need to be really on our game at the weekend to get the result.

31 Jan 2018 21:37:14
Yeah they have looked good tonight. Think Utd helped them abit though too. Not seen Utd this bad for a while no closing down or anything.

Just shows LFC will have to be on there very best all season though with Spurs looking solid,

31 Jan 2018 21:38:41
Well we know how to nullify that now don't we - play it over and around their midfield to the wings.

Hopefully the crowd in the stadium will be right up for it, that'll give the players a right old boost and we'll go directly for their weak spot, which for me is their left back - coincidentally our strongest player should be directly up against him.

C'mon the reds!

31 Jan 2018 21:51:57
Well, with any luck Can and Gini will continue to cement their status as glory hunters who only bother to turn up against big teams and put in the same level of effort as they did against Man City, and then subsequently didn't against Swansea and West Brom.

They'll certainly need to, anyway.

31 Jan 2018 22:05:55
There's a reason Jose Pulis parks the bus away from home vs the top teams. His team simply cannot match them when he let's Utd play open football. THEY SIMPLY CAN'T.

Utd were garbage all day long just like we were vs Spurs which made Spurs' job way easier for them. Their midfield lacked pace, energy and bite and could not play out of Spurs' press esp. when you have Pogba and Lingard going AWOL and leaving Matic on his own vs the ravaging Spurs midfielders.

We have the energy to match Spurs in this dept. esp. after the City game where we smothered them and vs Spurs at home LAST season where we smothered them as well. IF we bring it the same way we brought it vs City with Ox, Hendo and Can at their best, we will be right in there.

31 Jan 2018 22:48:40
cant believe that they are giving maureeno another contract, they just can't beat the better teams, talking about being defensive, this man is good at that, but they are not even the best team im Manchester .

31 Jan 2018 22:56:46
Spot on BRover, 3 best teams are City, us and Spurs.

31 Jan 2018 21:15:12
When are united going to bring on the £90m pogba, £75m lukakwho and £1/ 2m per week super star sanchez? 😂😂😂.

31 Jan 2018 21:11:05
I LOVE BOURNEMOUTH! 3 up at Stamford BRidge.

31 Jan 2018 21:18:07
Spuds are doing us a solid as well. Hopefully the don’t continue the win streak at the weekend.

31 Jan 2018 21:18:13
Ha ha perfect. And the Mancs getting beat, those LFC manc supporters yesterday hang your head in shame.

31 Jan 2018 21:23:40
manc supporters? I would have been far happier with a gap widening between us and spurs / arsenal. happy with being in the hunt to chase down manU too tho.

31 Jan 2018 22:01:45
I never want the Mancs to win, EVER.

31 Jan 2018 22:06:23
I think a draw for United and Spurs would of been the perfect result for us but can’t really complain. Results have been kind to us.

31 Jan 2018 22:12:17
This is why Pulis with money, parks the bus vs top teams away from home. His team is incapable of playing open football due to their slow, boring build up and inability to match the intensity of these teams on their patch. Utd should have parked the bus and just maybe, they could have gotten a point. They tried to match Spurs and got battered, bruised and beat down. Could not have happened to a nicer club.

31 Jan 2018 22:23:01
Never wanna see mancs take a single point!

31 Jan 2018 21:07:07
Chelsea getting beaten united losing. really tightens the top 4 spots right up.

31 Jan 2018 22:13:53
With us winning, we have managed to suck everyone above us bar City, into the top 4 fight and right now, it will be do or die, down to the wire stuff. You got to be in it to win it and we are SMACK in it by going 3rd tonight.

31 Jan 2018 21:05:44
So not to put a hex on it, but currently we're 3rd, Chelsea are one down, I'll take it.

I did say "not to put a hex on it" and because I said that, you cannot blame me if Chelsea come back and draw/ win.

31 Jan 2018 21:10:33
Chelsea 3 down, wow.

31 Jan 2018 21:10:38
Make that 0-3!

31 Jan 2018 20:23:28
Shout out to the eds, thanks for all your hard work guys, this month has been pretty mental and today must've been far too busy for you all so a huge thank you for all of your dedicated hard work. It's very much appreciated.

{Ed001's Note - cheers mate. Only a few months until the window re-opens...}

31 Jan 2018 20:30:57
Here here!
Sterling job done editing the rubbish posts on here (99.9% of it being mine) .

But will we sign Konchesky though?
I think he'll be a good backup option to the lady (or gent - ya got to be careful these days) who irons our team kits.

{Ed001's Note - you are being harsh on yourself mate, it is probably only 95% yours.}

31 Jan 2018 20:32:02
Ah god help you, thanks again mate.

{Ed001's Note - I think he abandoned me a long time ago. Either that or Harry is a test of some kind....}

31 Jan 2018 20:42:12
Ah shucks, stop with the compliments please :)

{Ed001's Note - sorry mate, didn't mean to embarrass you, I know you are a bit shy.}

31 Jan 2018 20:42:23
Hahaha brilliant mate.

{Ed001's Note - thank you :-)

31 Jan 2018 20:04:25
This is probably one of only two nights a year that only LFC fans will come to this site and not obsessed voyeurs from red Manc-land, so enjoy the peace until about midnight boys, enjoy! :)

31 Jan 2018 19:46:42
Bugger it why not, guess what fellas?

I just heard about Allison, Keita AND Lemar been seen about 20 minutes away from Melwood, my sources tell me they will be having a medical within the next hour or two and all been well will be confirmed by about half 10 tonight, make of this what you will.

You heard it here first ;) - lol have a good evening fellas!

31 Jan 2018 19:59:45
More chance of us winning the league this year 😂.

31 Jan 2018 20:14:46
Wasn't there a 24-year old Steven Gerrard travelling with that bunch as well? I mean if we are dreaming it might as well be really big.

31 Jan 2018 19:38:12
Any chance of a cheeky last minute bud for Mahrez now he's handed in a transfer request?

31 Jan 2018 19:54:05
If City won't sign him as a back up for 60m then why should we?

31 Jan 2018 20:02:37
BRover city did want him for 65 mill and bid. Leicester wanted more.

31 Jan 2018 20:07:30
Not sure if he's allowed bud mate, it might be against his beliefs and he's a pro footballer in any case - we all know they don't drink :)

31 Jan 2018 22:19:25
You made my point for me. If they wanted him, they would pay the money or are they suddenly out of cash? They did not think he was worth it just like they thought Sanchez's money grabbing antics was not worth it. Mahrez is average, lazy and poor and NO team would touch him so again, why should we sign who other clubs don't think is worth the trouble?

31 Jan 2018 19:37:02
RBL just signed Lookman on loan.

I'm pretty sure I'm putting 2 and 2 together and getting purple but could it be a case of 1 in 1 out for RBL tonight?

31 Jan 2018 19:46:09
Could this be the player RBL were waiting for Ed001? Or is this completely unrelated?

{Ed001's Note - Lookman is a winger/striker mate.}

31 Jan 2018 19:48:53
Lookman is a winger, Keita a central midfielder.

Time to face facts now, Keita will join us in the summer. Great player but there are certain concerns about his temperament and the many instances of brash behaviour. If he can eliminate those then what a player we have on our hands.

31 Jan 2018 19:28:37
Good luck to Ejaria with the black cats and Wilson at Hull!

31 Jan 2018 20:22:24
I personally don’t see why we can’t just wait a few months for a player who’s already due to be coming. I think the Keita hysteria is a bit over the top. I think he’s the sort of player who needs to learn he can’t always get his own way and can’t push his Club around. It’ll do the boy good to get his head down and wait.

31 Jan 2018 18:50:29
As a Liverpool fan, sitting in hope by the television on transfer deadline day, it’s a bit like being in a bar and hoping that fit, leggy, brown haired goddess on her own by the bar is going to walk over and beg you to take her back to her flat.

It’s never going to happen. Well it happened once, but she turned out to be Andy Carroll.

31 Jan 2018 18:57:22
She did not shave either.

31 Jan 2018 19:00:31
A leggy, brown goddess on her own in a bar eh! 🙄😂✌️
Move away from the she won't be there long mate 😂😂
Is this the Lpool page? 😂⚽️.

31 Jan 2018 19:30:41
Can't have been Andy Carroll mate, he was never fit! :)

31 Jan 2018 19:34:24
But Mane might have better luck with his great mate about to turn up early to the party?

31 Jan 2018 18:31:55
A great point made earlier today, if Utd beat Spurs tonight and we beat them on Sunday we would be 8 points clear in 4th.
Would that make us happy or would we still be moaning? lol.

31 Jan 2018 18:40:38
It’s the united winning part and them being six points clear of us that’s hard to stomach 😂.

31 Jan 2018 18:44:14
There would still be moaners mate lol.

31 Jan 2018 18:45:28
I absolutely want a United win (as much as it pains me to say it) . At the end of the day, what's the difference between us finishing 2nd and 4th? It's still CL football. I'd much rather spurs lost ground and we finished 4th instead of them winning and it being a 4 way fight for 3 places. Even a draw would mean points for them so I'm firmly (unfortunately) supporting Man Ure tonight.

{Ed001's Note - the difference is about £2m and direct entry to the group stages of the Champions League rather than an early start to the season in the prelims.}

31 Jan 2018 18:50:26
2 big ifs mate. They will win v Utd tonight and Sunday will be a very tough game at Anfield.

31 Jan 2018 19:13:41
Personally hoping for a draw in that game. 4th is ours to loose but united dropping points would put us in a better position to nab 2nd or 3rd.

31 Jan 2018 19:17:35
The fact that Utd aren't gunning for the title I could live with them winning tonight.
You are right kloppsreds7, two big ifs so dare I say it but we need Utd to do us a favour tonight. Then roll on Sunday when we will take three more off them. We owe them big time.

31 Jan 2018 19:18:12
Personally don't think we'll catch Utd so it's a draw for me.
Think rules change next season and 4th place goes straight to group stage. though it's difficult to keep track with all the changes! Bring back the champions league for champions only!

31 Jan 2018 19:19:46
Wash your mouth out! A United win? You got to be kidding mate? I will take a draw thanks.

31 Jan 2018 18:05:43
The wife has just asked if I want to go out for food tonight.

I will be terrible company if I think I'm missing any news and she will not be a happy bunny.

Can I go safe in the knowledge that nothing is going to happen? Or is it best to get a take away and keep glued to the telly?

Basically. Are Liverpool trying to complete any deals today or has everyone gone home?

Cheers in advance.

31 Jan 2018 18:09:06
I would book a table mate.

31 Jan 2018 18:10:50
Have zero 'in the know' knowledge but id say go out!

31 Jan 2018 18:13:17
Treat the wife mate and take the poor girl out, nothing to see here I'm pretty sure.

Even if something does happen, they'll still be there at LFC in the morning, the wife on the other hand, may not :)

31 Jan 2018 18:15:53
Keep the Mrs happy. Nothing going to happen. Take your phone and have a read on here whilst pretending to go to the loo.

31 Jan 2018 18:16:14
You should go, mate.

Unfortunately, I doubt any kind of movement will happen in regards to players incoming. Outgoing, certainly. Markovic will hopefully leave on a permanent, though more likely a loan.

In the summer Liverpool will make moves for players, so good out, have fun, eat a delicious meal and be safe in the knowledge that nothing has happened tonight in regards to transfers. I wish I could offer you better news but I am a realist. Panicking at the end of a transfer window is something Liverpool used to do, now, with Klopp, the likelihood is we will wait and see.

31 Jan 2018 18:27:28
Not a whisper that I have seen with just a couple hours left, although ED002 says otherwise?

31 Jan 2018 18:23:25
Panicking is now a thing of the past and LONG may it continue. As for the OP, go out and have a blinder with your wife, man. You both deserve it.

31 Jan 2018 18:25:27
Maybe better to keep an eye on whether we end tonight closer to manU or further away from spura. Cos our useless squad did just extend our gap to 5th place.

31 Jan 2018 18:32:02
Ed002 didn’t say that, the guy said should he bother watching deadline day and ed said yes. He didn’t say anything about us trying to get any players finalised or that we are speaking with anyone. Think he was just winding people up a bit.
No incomings mate, go out. Treat yourself to a beer on a school night too.

31 Jan 2018 18:50:06
Ed2 is winding us up a bit I think lol but it makes it exciting because now I'm kinda almost believing somebody's incoming.

31 Jan 2018 19:27:45
It's a sad life if you reject going out for the night to sit and wait for transfer news, especially of signings that we're not going to make.
I get the impression many folks are more interested in transfer hysteria than the actual football being played!

31 Jan 2018 19:32:00
Go out cos we play Porto on Valentine's day and that may kick up a whole host of problems.

31 Jan 2018 20:12:12
Brillianr, Ben elf!

31 Jan 2018 17:39:34
Isco on his way to Liverpool!?

31 Jan 2018 17:44:22
Nope but Keita is (the big question is if that will happen in next five hours. )

31 Jan 2018 17:59:47
Ken Aguero spotted at Anfield and was on the phone and some reporter overheard him ordering an extremely hot curry.

31 Jan 2018 18:07:50
Good ol' Ken Augero, I heard he has been loitering outside Anfield since 05.

31 Jan 2018 18:24:34
Are his pants part of the deal?

31 Jan 2018 18:26:27
Who is co?

Coutinho?

Doubt it, he probably went back to Spain after his going away do the other day mate :)

31 Jan 2018 17:38:19
Ed's - if we were to believe wonderdogsparky that Nobby's car is in the drive and the engine is warm, what would the procedures be compared to completing a deal for someone new on deadline day as I presume it is more of a paper exercise rather than medicals. Long story short, could it be done in a short space of time?
Thanks again Ed's and good luck for the next 5 hours or so.

{Ed001's Note - the club can request an extension to complete the paperwork.}

31 Jan 2018 17:48:59
Thanks for the quick reply Ed 001 as always. Could you see it happening? I'm only asking as Ed 002 is teasing us again and I have succumbed to being gullible again.

{Ed001's Note - the issue is solely money. So it is entirely possible. I don't ever expect the club to do anything any more though, even easy deals they have messed up in recent years, such as the initial signing of van Dijk. Impossible to rely on them to get anything over the line!}

31 Jan 2018 18:01:27
Ed sorry mate but are we talking about Keita. Still a chance then?

{Ed001's Note - of course there is a chance. There is always a chance.}

31 Jan 2018 18:05:25
Ed1, I share your sentiments in that we have made it a habit in messing up transfers but am I stupid in holding out hope that we might pull off a surprise signing? I take it we are at least still trying to get the player Macca mentioned.

{Ed001's Note - you will only find out if you are stupid after the window shuts mate.}

31 Jan 2018 18:06:56
Ed are the club back talking to Leipzig about doing a deal today.

{Ed001's Note - it was not the club talking to RBL, I have said this repeatedly. Keita is the one pushing to get the move done.}

31 Jan 2018 18:14:43
😂😂😂 thanks ed you’ve managed to answer the question without answering 👍.

31 Jan 2018 18:53:46
I know you said he was the one pushing ed, I guess we all thought it wasnt happening though until the summer.

{Ed001's Note - and what have I said that changes that belief?}

31 Jan 2018 19:11:15
Nothing lol. Im getting wrapped up in Sparkys tweets again. Feet back on the ground mate. I get it. 😐.

31 Jan 2018 17:22:10
A bit more than 5 hours left, are we going to be in for a big surprise Reds? I don't know for some reason I've got a good feeling about this. I might be wrong but hey oh. 😆.

31 Jan 2018 17:29:39
Yep, I have a good feeling too about a massive surprise. My missus will put out tonight.

Scratch that, its the last day of the window, not the last day of the world!

31 Jan 2018 17:31:19
There will be no surprise sorry - we don’t do Andy Carroll signings any more :)

31 Jan 2018 17:40:49
Kwang song han has been linked but his a 19 year old I've never heard of.

31 Jan 2018 17:41:00
Thankfully.

31 Jan 2018 17:02:14
So where are the usual moaners?

Our season has gone down in flames, we are mediocrity. The players, manager, club, owners are rubbish etc

Blah, blah blah blah blah.

I bet none of these moaners will actually have one good thing to say about the win last night?

31 Jan 2018 17:19:19
Just enjoy the win max. You're getting extremely boring now.

31 Jan 2018 17:19:19
Oh the irony.

31 Jan 2018 17:28:24
Are we going to win the league? No.
Are we going to win the FA Cup? No.
Are we going to win the League Cup? No.
Are we going to win the Champions League? Probably not.
Have we sold our best player and not replaced him? Yes.
Do we still have a weak defence, midfield and goalkeepers? Yes.

Has anything changed because of a win against a team that we should reasonably be beating? No. Nothing at all.

Our next game is against a team that absolutely humped us last time out. Let’s just get past that before jyou start jerking yourself off.

31 Jan 2018 17:44:24
Mr Dennis

Will Liverpool Football Club be in existence tomorrow?

My guess is that you have this fantasy of wanting to see the club fail. All your posts are evidence of this.

Go buy a box of tampons. You may need them as it does not seem you are going to stop hemorrhaging through the behind before the season has ended.

31 Jan 2018 18:10:12
Hahaha!

Max, love it fella, love it!

31 Jan 2018 18:17:07
This guy borers me. Sorry.

31 Jan 2018 18:17:14
Bores.

31 Jan 2018 18:25:55
Wait till the window ends and if we don't bring a shiny new player in the site will explode.

31 Jan 2018 18:26:26
What would you like the people moaning to come on here and say? "all hail max, Liverpools number one supporter, you were right we (they) are wrong". Just take a step back and leave it, if people are moaning just press the disagree button and move on.

31 Jan 2018 18:28:37
Never fear I am always about for a pinch of negative posts.

31 Jan 2018 18:29:50
Love your optimism, Max but it's a bit much, don't you think. I do like your response to Dennis, tho. Loved that.

31 Jan 2018 18:35:51
Waro, is it not you having a dig at the owners all the time?

There is much more to life than constant complaining. constant constant, constant bickering BS, sour, Liverpool is 'rubbish' constant boo ha BS.

Wake up tomorrow and go have have a look at the lovely sky. Take a breath and let it all in. If that does not work then go for counselling mate.

31 Jan 2018 20:16:00
Waro, you mean like you do? Cos all you do is moan and moan and when all else fails, moan some more. You are free to moan as others are free to either respond to such moaning or not. It is not anyone's place to tell others to either not respond or press disagree esp. this, coming someone who could use a day or two off from moaning on and on about the same thing, FSG.

31 Jan 2018 16:58:06
Ed's do you think there will be any new incomings before end of the day? Thanks in advance.

{Ed002's Note - RTP.}

31 Jan 2018 17:16:00
The only incomings will be letting off a wind and then smelling it.

31 Jan 2018 16:48:31
Do you do any of this on deadline day?

31 Jan 2018 15:41:14
Eds,

Should I just turn off deadline day coverage now to avoid further disappointment or is there any prospect of anything happening?

I think I know the answer but ever hopeful.

J.

{Ed002's Note - I would keep it on until the last knockings.}

31 Jan 2018 15:52:06
Ed002, you tease!

Apparently we're activating the release clause of Kerem Demirbay next 😂.

{Ed002's Note - One English side came close to buying him earlier in the month.}

31 Jan 2018 15:59:04
I told you this back a few weeks/ months ago MK.

It went to the rumours page, told you we had a very good look at him, he's seen as low risk because his fee is quite low and he's not been first choice for some of the season at Hoffenheim.

Not saying we're 100% going to buy him in this window or the summer, but believe me, we are watching or have recently watched him very very closely with an idea to bring him in.

He's about 6 foot, technically sound and has a wicked set piece on him, so we'll see.

31 Jan 2018 16:00:29
So you're saying there is a chance 😉.

31 Jan 2018 16:05:48
Just to follow up quickly sorry, not sure if he has a release clause or any of that nonsense, but Liverpool scouts were definitely asked to take a look at him more in depth, it wasn't just our play off matches that were used to determine whether we should make moves or not to get him.

I can't see it happening myself personally as he seems to blow hot and cold, but he is young and supposedly wouldn't cost the Earth.

All second hand information, cannot verify if accurate, sorry, but this is a rumour site ha!

31 Jan 2018 16:15:50
"I'd say more like one out of a million. " :)

31 Jan 2018 16:03:38
Ed, why are there so many deals done on deadline day, is it desperation or lower priced players compared to a couple of weeks ago?

{Ed002's Note - It is generally posturing for a while and then the inevatability of it all. That os one of the reasons I cannot say about timings.}

31 Jan 2018 16:35:32
I've got my fingers crossed Kev 😉 we badly need midfield reinforcements!

Only other rumour which seems to have a degree of legitimacy is that we could sign 19 year old Kwang Song Han from Cagliari.

So Demirbay and Han are the players Daler1 is on about on the rumours page 😂.

31 Jan 2018 16:37:27
Don't think it would be Kerem Demirbay that Ed002 is teasing us with. Doesn't the window shut in Germany at 5pm? Might be wrong sure I saw that on SSN earlier.

{Ed001's Note - only applies to incomings.}

31 Jan 2018 16:43:59
See lads, none of the Eds have denied it! Demirbay is our new No.10 😂😂.

31 Jan 2018 16:40:55
Ah thanks for clearing that up Ed001.

{Ed001's Note - welcome.}

31 Jan 2018 16:55:07
I don't think he'd be the answer to our midfield issues in all honesty.

He's about 6 foot tall, but perhaps not physical enough for the PL, haven't seen enough of him to be certain on that though.
Either way, I'll trust the manager's opinion over mine.

The "Han" rumours, hmmm okay, I thought Bruce Lee killed him at the end of Enter the Dragon, but okay, sure, I can work with that :)

31 Jan 2018 17:03:11
Thanks for the reply Ed002. I just like seeing the Sky team wetting themselves when a deal happens, or like the Mahrez deal, when it doesn't!

31 Jan 2018 15:24:20
Ed. what's your opinion of Yan danda, how is progressing, do you think will he make senior rank this season. thanks.

{Ed001's Note - I haven't seen him play this season sorry.}

31 Jan 2018 16:13:56
He is progressing well, not a touch near first team level but can see him pushing for a loan in the summer.

Nice technical player. Just maturing nicely, there was interest from forest last season but I think he needs to just work hard here maybe train a bit with the first team.

31 Jan 2018 14:47:05
Carra spotted Rues in Liverpool!?!

31 Jan 2018 14:53:15
Isn't he injured. think he'd struggle to pass a medical :D.

31 Jan 2018 15:30:14
He was being sarcastic 🤦🏽‍♀️.

31 Jan 2018 15:39:57
Pretty sure you can pass a medical injured, didn’t we sign Aquilani while he was out injured?
Obviously I know that we are not signing Reus before anyone says it!

{Ed002's Note - It is not a passd, it is a failure the club see as a low risk.

31 Jan 2018 12:17:20
I’ve heard managers complain about the inconvenience having a match on deadline day. Firstly how much are managers involved in the latter stages of deals? Secondly do they have a point, or should they have backroom staff that can deal with transfers while they focus on the game?

{Ed002's Note - Typically they are not involved in the negotiations and contracts at all. Their issue is reflected in the situation Chelsea has tonight where they have no first team striker available - so they have to suck it up and move on. It is no big deal in the big scheme of things.}

31 Jan 2018 12:51:03
They should take the issue up with SkyTV who pay the bills 👍.

31 Jan 2018 13:52:44
ED002, is it right that on deadline day in Italy they get all the clubs chairmen etc together in one hotel to thrash out any deadline deals, or is that an urban myth, as it seems like a common sense idea.

{Ed002's Note - I have never heard that. There are occasions, such as the Monaco meetings, European draws etc. where much can be done as there are agents around and clubs will often send negotiators or the DoF etc..

31 Jan 2018 06:16:13
Hi Ed's,

No doubt you're in for a busy 24 hours so although my question is transfer related it won't be about targets per se.!

I'm interested to know how quickly a transfer can actually be completed given the legal, contractual and logistics considerations that all have to be organised? There is normally a surprise or 2 on deadline day, but how many of these are simply covert deals that have been worked on for a week or more but just haven't hit the media until very late? In my line of work (although it may not be a fair example), it would be impossible to get a deal done in 24 hours; and these would be far less complex and lower in value than a professional football transfer.

Apologies if the question is naive, but how can deals of such size and complexity be completed in just a few hours?

Thanks in advance!

{Ed002's Note - Sides can agree an outline contract that contains the key information about length, wages, bonuses and then sign that in order to provide the paperwork to the FA by 2300 hours. There is a period of grace if it is running slightly late and the FA are asked if that is OK (which Leicester failed to do last summer with Silva). Many transfers are very straight forward and don't need much haggling between either clubs or players where it is a straight xx fee paid in three eaqual installment over one year and the player will be paid xx with xx after 50 appearances and xx after 100 appearnace. The prima donnas need more.}

31 Jan 2018 10:44:35
How much more do the prima donnas need ED to get over the line? XXXX? :)

PS. No need to answer :)

31 Jan 2018 10:49:55
Thanks Ed, so in theory any club could initiate a move with literally hours of the window remaining and still get the transfer approved? Is there a generally accepted cut off point where it wouldn’t be worthwhile trying based on the time it would take to get it across the line though?

{Ed002's Note - No, there is no cut off point. If you take the P-EA/OG/MB transfer as an example the registration in Germany needs to be with the DFB by 1700.}

31 Jan 2018 11:09:34
Brilliant, thanks Ed.

31 Jan 2018 13:28:59
With any luck we can sort out a deal for Messi today then.

31 Jan 2018 14:45:31
P-EA/ OG/ MB - that's Aubameyang, Giroud and who's MB, if you don't mind my asking, ed002?

{Ed001's Note - Michy Batshuayi.}

31 Jan 2018 14:46:14
Oh wait, nevermind, MB is Batshuayi, isn't it.

{Ed001's Note - yes.}

31 Jan 2018 09:15:02
Ed’s and you all reds. Couldn’t post a reply to my previous post. But just want to say a massive thanks to all who posted and especially the ed, he was over the moon. Il try and get a picture of him and the team uploaded aha. Once again thanks lads.

{Ed001's Note - no worries mate, the lad has taste. So who would he go for at left back?}

31 Jan 2018 09:36:54
Bless your newphew mate, I just searched for the post you did and he certainly knows his stuff doesn't he? good lad :) tell him to study hard and aim to be a scout! but only for us lol.

31 Jan 2018 14:21:35
hes obsessed with football, watches european, mls the lot. comes out with a player who i've never heard off and can tell you how many goals, caps etc etc they've got for club and country.

ahaha Ed sensitive subject he's a big fan of Robertson, think that position is nailed down in his eyes.

{Ed001's Note - I was assuming as the replacement for Moreno, an older head to cover until one of the 2 youngsters is ready.}

31 Jan 2018 15:12:51
the young fella knows his stuff, I am a big fan of Robbo too, and he is 23 yrs old, and will continue to improve, left back is a hard position to cover,
well done to your nephew .

31 Jan 2018 08:32:40
Hard to judge anyone in that game as Huddersfield didn't show up, but I'll try. You can only beat what is in front of you i guess. Can't help but feel we got lucky though. A huge deflection, a goal keeping howler, and a silly penalty to concede. Hopefully that luck (which didn't fall for us at all in the last league game against Swansea) will give the team some confidence going into the game against Tottenham.

Karius 7/ 10 - made some convincing claims, was quick off his line, and his positioning was perfect to stop a firm shot from a cross which went down the centre of the goal. As Mignolet showed against West Brom, it's easy to get drawn too far to your near post on crosses and leave the whole goal open for a rather central tap in! One bad pass out to Lovren gave away a needless throw in.

Gomez 6/ 10 - had nothing to do really. Couple of good runs and forward passes, crosses were poor again. Defended well when he had to.

Matip 6/ 10 - see above.

Lovren 7/ 10 - defended very well. In fact he was so dominant against the big strikers that the player on his side started standing on Robertson instead so he could touch the ball. Most importantly, no mistakes.

Robertson 7/ 10 - got beaten in the air a few times after the big striker moved to his area, but made some good runs forward and looked very assured in general. Considering he was targeted and gave away nothing, it was a good game from him.

Henderson 8/ 10 - hopefully people can finally see how vital his quick short passing is. Yes, it's not Hollywood like Gerrard and Alonso, but Hendo shifts the ball so quickly that opposition never get time to settle. He set the tempo, won Back possession a few times and was my man of the match. Controlled the game.

Can 7/ 10 - lucky with the deflection, but if you don't buy a ticket you don't win the lottery. Also played in a couple of good crosses for Mane. Was in the right place at the right time to win the penalty. Overall a much better performance, but his general play was still lethargic at times. At key times though, he produced and i saw a bit of passion in his tracking back at one stage, even though Firmino had more pace to actually get back and win it before Can got there!

Milner 6/ 10 - won possession back countless times by pressing very high. However, his passing was slow though, and on several occasions he intercepted a pass out wide to Robertson which either made our play narrow, or gave Huddersfield an extra pass to set themselves for a cross. Frustrating.

Mane 6/ 10 - overall Mane played well. Good involvement in the build up to the second goal, and kept getting into scoring positions. The only problem was he missed an absolute sitter from the second cross from Can. The first header was harder as the cross had less pace and he was further out, but the second he has to be hitting the target. I don't get all the nonsense about him lacking pace after his injuries. He's still strong as an Ox and lightening quick. His end product has just been lacking at a few key times this season. Could've had a goal if Salah had passed to him for an open goal as again he had the pace and power to get into the right position.

Firmino 7/ 10 - naughty finish and his tracking back to recover his and other peoples mistakes all game was an example to all aspiring footballers. The only reason I'm giving him a 7 is because he kept dropping too deep in possession so there was nobody to aim at in the box at times.

Salah 6/ 10 - poor game from Salah. Missed the best chance of the game due to having no right foot to either score or pull it back for Mane, and he kept getting knocked off the ball all game when he is usually so strong. He saved his performance with a confident penalty though and as we've seen lately, penalties aren't guaranteed goals. He was heavily marked though and that focus on him did allow Can the space to exploit down the right flank as he did on several occasions.

31 Jan 2018 09:07:36
Nice that MK. It was a strange game but you can only beat what's put in front of you. I'm loving Robertson at the moment, his energy was much needed last night. Big test Sunday, payback hopefully.

31 Jan 2018 09:10:43
Pretty good assessment but how Henderson is man of the match ahead of Can is beyond me.
I said the other day, Can's head is already in Italy so I owe the lad a massive apology.
Im also very happy Lorius got his clean sheet big improvement confidence hopefully.
Nice write up mate and good read.

31 Jan 2018 09:19:22
Did you watch the match mate? Thought you were giving it a miss with Can and Matip starting 😉.

31 Jan 2018 09:31:10
Hi MK I have to stick up a bit for Milner. No one on here wanted him to play. But he was brought into the team last night to do a very specific job and he did that very well. In the first 20 minutes along with Henderson they earned the team the right to control the game. He won every second ball, no attacks came from the opposition down his side in the whole first half. Our goals came from moves created from the side he was covering.

He was forward when he was supposed to be and in the center or back when he was supposed to be. On their one chance he was the one who tracked back and would have got any rebound. On the penalty he never moaned, he is the best penalty tacker but he didn't make a fuss. Who was the first player in the box in case a rebound Milner.

Milner is a limited football we all know that, if he could do what he did last night plus pass quick like you say he would be in every week but he can't. Remember it was his first league start for a month, that is not easy for any player.

My point is you can't give him a 6 for doing everything that the team agains't Swansea and West Brom couldn't do. Will he be in the team v Spurs no but was he the best man for the job last night yes 100%. very solid 7

If you have time Mr Dennis how did you think he played?

31 Jan 2018 09:35:14
Johncrow, Can was great in a few moments and poor for most of the game over running it or hitting shots, passes and crosses against Huddersfield players. He certainly had luck with him last night though because that shot was never beating Lossl without the heavy deflection, and why that defender has fouled him in the box when there was no immediate danger is beyond me. Can's only moments of quality came with his two good crosses to Mane, but credit where it is due, he's got himself involved and reaped the rewards that you sometimes get for doing so.

Henderson was great all game though both in and out of possession. That's only my opinion mate and i respect your right to disagree. I don't think you owe Can an apology though. He is picking and choosing when he wants to show up. Last night Huddersfield gave him 50 yards to run into all game because they had every player down their left side chasing after Salah. Can's eyes must've lit up when he saw the space they continually gave him. At least he did something with it, but I won't be apologising for calling out his lack of effort this season. If anything, Can should apologise to the fans because performances like this and the Man City game only highlight his lack of effort in other games even more! He has proven he has ability, but he only shows it once or twice a month when it suits him.

I'll happily credit him for this one off game, hence why i gave him the joint 2nd highest match rating in the team. One game hasn't changed my overall opinion of him though.

31 Jan 2018 09:49:11
nor should one game change your opinion of anybody MK
I personally feel that winning a penalty, scoring a goal, and offering up two assist for mane on a platter warrants Man of the match in addition to his actual game performance.
I feel a few on here champion Henderson because Ed001 speaks highly of him (and so he should ) as before that not a lot ever mentioned him and his performances in a glowing manner.
I personally think Henderson will struggle for Game time next season if his ankle does not improve
Question for you MK as you rate henderson could you give me your opinion on him for next season once Naby comes in as where do you see him fitting in?

31 Jan 2018 09:53:55
That is a very good defence of him Mark, to be fair.

I only knocked him down to a 6 because he got in the way offensively, but you are correct in everything you said that he did right. I'd still prefer him in the team to Wijnaldum on current form. Maybe he was a 6.5 😉 he certainly didn't have a bad game and it was very mature of him not to kick off about the penalty. Complaining and making a scene would've heaped pressure on whoever did take it eventually!

31 Jan 2018 10:06:26
John - Henderson will play where he played last night. Keita will play midfield more left side, but covering a lot of ground. All will depend on whether Henderson's foot can take the pressure of a full season.

Milner will be off, Can as well so we need other midfield players. Lallana very injury prone so who knows who will be in our midfield next season. Keita, Hendo, Ox still not quite good enough for me.

31 Jan 2018 10:10:42
That's a fair reasoning Johncrow, and i do agree Can was still one of the better players on the night. The old saying is "you make your own luck".

I have to say though, i think I've rated Henderson longer than even Ed001. I've taken stick for the last 6 years for being his biggest fan. His name is on the back of my replica shirt.

However, to answer your question, i think he will be phased out next season unless he can string together 15 games in a row between now and May. If he's not fit to play regularly, we need to move on as a team. Sturridge is a great player but we moved on because of his fitness issues. Henderson is equally great, but if he can't shake these injuries and start making more than 20-25 appearances a season then we simply have to move on. Your captain should play 45-50 games a season. They should be one of the main players in the side. Not necessarily the best player, but they are the one players look to for leadership and when they're not there it spreads uncertainty throughout the team.

If Hendo returns to full fitness, i see Henderson in central midfield with hopefully Lemar left of him (where Milner was last night), and Keita right of him (where Can was last night) .

31 Jan 2018 10:16:51
Sometimes the team needs someone just to do a specific job. Away from home agains't certain sides I think he should play as well. Henderson and him seem to be actually communicating which made a nice change.

I left all of the negative stuff after West Brom game but I couldn't take Wijnaldum away from home ever, and Mingolet in any game. They have had too many chances and let the team down badly. It will be a big call in the next match to see who plays in midfield.

My main change is VVD for Matip. I think VVD and Lovren can form a good partnership.

31 Jan 2018 10:35:16
I was only joking about not watching, Ron! They frustrate the hell out of me but for the 90 minutes they're on the pitch i want nothing but good things for them.

31 Jan 2018 10:36:27
Unfortunately Can has 1 good game in 4. Hendo is consistently strong and busy when fit. He's captain for a reason and will be a constant in the starting 11 when he's fit. Arrivederci Can 👋.

31 Jan 2018 10:36:37
How heavy are Cans boots? He played better further forward but still easily replaced, glad to see Wijnaldum not starting and agree Henderson for all his bashing for sideways and backwards passing he brought an urgency we miss.

31 Jan 2018 10:41:50
Cracking reply to my question mate, much appreciated.

31 Jan 2018 11:14:01
Milner definitely did a job, Mark. Agree on Gini never playing away from home, and on Mignolet never playing!

You're welcome Johncrow. Fingers crossed he sorts his injury troubles out, but if not we have to be ruthless.

Lancaster, I've also noticed how slow Can seems to be at times compared to others. Keita will be a huge upgrade in my opinion, purely because he's more mobile.

31 Jan 2018 11:17:22
@LancasterRed, I couldn't agree more with your first question there. Can seemed almost clumsy when he got the ball and pretty much telegraphed every move he made. He got lucky with his goal and the penalty against him was just daft, but I don't think he was man of the match. I am trying not to take too much away from him though, was a much better performance than his last game.

One thing that did strike me last night, we had nothing creative going on down the right side from midfield. Everything was being pushed down the left which just ends up making us a bit narrow and predictable. Aside from the absolutely obvious that we need some better defenders, and a new keeper (I am warming to Karius but still don't see him as the long term answer) I really think we need a strong creative midfielder. Ed's, seeing as he is a BVB player, would Klopp look to someone like Gonzalo Castro to fill that void? Meant to be highly rated and good at building attacks, which we seem a bit lacking in from midfield now?

31 Jan 2018 07:17:22
I actually think the midfield works better with hendo, happy he is back in the fold.

31 Jan 2018 08:04:34
much maligned is Hendo, made a big difference last night.

31 Jan 2018 08:23:30
I believe him being absent a few years ago under BR didn't help with us just missing out to Man City.

31 Jan 2018 08:27:00
You mean we Henri supporters have all been proved right.

You only realise what he does when he is gone.

Captain is back now.

31 Jan 2018 09:54:05
Weren't we on this 18 game unbeaten run with out him for the majority of it though. Amazing how people shift goal posts so they can force their opinion onto others and make themselves look right. Hendo played well last night can we not just leave it at that. Rather than suggest we only lost 2 games because he didn't play.

31 Jan 2018 14:48:05
Hendo did play well last night but we were playing a very poor Huddersfield team. Even my granny could've played in that midfield.
Having said that I would start him on Sunday against Spurs.
Let's hope he continues playing well and also injury free.

31 Jan 2018 06:26:49
If spurs lose tonight and then again against us on the weekend, the gap to top 4 will be 8 points.

Should they throw in the towel? According to many on here we might as well fold no?

31 Jan 2018 07:04:29
Hang on 87, that can't be right surely? Just 24 hours ago you'd have though we were in a relegation battle.

31 Jan 2018 07:22:08
And to think when we lose a game it's all doom and gloom. Good job after we win 1 we don't get carried away 🤦🏻‍♂. It was a cracking win, let's just take 1 game at a time. Spurs next.

31 Jan 2018 07:32:18
I know burkey! I love the disagree monsters as well who can’t bring themselves to actually defend their childish posts over the last few days. Cheer up lads, top 4 is still easily on!

31 Jan 2018 07:45:14
You love that face palm emoji Jayden.

I’m not getting carried away in the slightest. I don’t get too excited when we win and I don’t get too defeatist when we lose. I hate it when we lose but I don’t then decide our season is over. I’m merely pointing out that people shouldn’t be so keen to write us off.

31 Jan 2018 08:03:15
Guess it depends if you think that losing in the manner that we did in the two previous games was acceptable and that suddenly that one win puts right all of the deficiencies that are present in the squad, because it doesn’t. Spurs is much more of a test and will not be anywhere near as easy. We are still on course for another trophyless season and there is still a good chance that we could finish outside top four, given that our weaknesses are easy to exploit.

31 Jan 2018 08:09:57
87red I have the emoji on speed button mate. I totally agree with what your saying but who cares if people are doom and gloom or if they get carried away after a win. It's their own personal opinion. People seem to take it so personal if someone doesn't share their view. Football debate is what is great about the sport.

31 Jan 2018 09:00:52
Mr Dennis, your definitely a glass half empty type of guy. You cannot win every game or play well every game. We were poor against Swansea yet still had 4 unreal chances to score. They had 2 shots. West Brom was really poor but a lot was down to Moreno who should not be anywhere near the team.

You constantly moan about our midfielders. I agree to a point as there are no world class players there but Henderson for one is a quality player and one who when in the side makes us a better team. We have made huge progress over the past 2 years and will continue to strengthen in the summer. We are level on points with Chelsea and have Arsenal and City out of the way for the rest of the season, spurs too after Sunday.

Support your team and stop being so negative day in day out .

31 Jan 2018 04:22:42
Thought the energy levels of the team were much better against Huddersfield, more urgency though still, at moments, lacking in quality. Never the less 3-0 away from home will take that all day long - very important to bounce back and the team have, hopefully Karius really retains the number 1 spot now, it is clear he is miles better than Mignolet and that the defenders actually have some confidence in him, he must be first pick until the end of the season at the very least.

BT Sports commentary were also saying our second goal was poor goalkeeping - personally thought it was just a very clever finish from Firmino.

Big worry for me is Mane - is it me or has he lost some pace (or perhaps its confidence)? Seems an absolute shadow of the player that he was last season - is it possible for the sort of injury he sustained last season to impact a players pace and acceleration in such a way? I really hope not as I have a lot of time for the guy, just seems to be struggling in most games he plays at the minute.

31 Jan 2018 06:16:41
If Migs or karius had let that goal in at the near post the pundits would 100% have called it a goal keeping error. I agree with you that Firmino’s finish was cute but at least the pundits are being consistent.

Re Mane he nearly scored two headers tonight by being a yard faster. If they’d have gone in no one would be saying anything. It’s a game of margins. He’ll be back firing soon.

31 Jan 2018 06:37:09
Don't worry too much about Mane.

31 Jan 2018 06:50:29
Mane has been recorded sprinting faster than any other LFC player this season. Currently the 15th fastest recorded player in the league. I do think that he's either lacking a little in confidence or his 1 minute substitute appearance against Chelsea has changed his attitude slightly.

31 Jan 2018 07:00:59
This site would go ballistic if we conceded that second goal. When we score we only ever consider what our attack did, when we concede we only consider what our defence did. How good or bad the opposition was rarely comes into it.

31 Jan 2018 07:03:10
Fair point that stoneage if it was our goalkeeper they'd be getting roasted so perhaps consistent (though not necessarily fair) . I hope you are both right about Mane, I really like the guy as a player and as a person off the pitch, seems very grounded, so hope he rediscovers his quality as I really want him to do well.

31 Jan 2018 07:16:41
Why is everyone giving mane a hard time. I thought last night he showed attacking intent and made good runs. Both headers were not gimmes but at least he is getting in a position to score. It seems everyone needs a scapegoat and the “supporters” have collectively chosen mane. Give it a rest.

31 Jan 2018 09:27:34
If you get beaten by that angle from anything that goes between you and the post, it's poor goalkeeping. It was also a great finish, a tiny hole to get it through and enough power not to let the keeper rectify their positioning error but still poor keeping - just line Sane's goal against us.

Mane is having a tough time at the moment but with his injuries, he was bound to suffer in form sometime. He's still doing enough to justify selection though, you can tell from some flashes of his old self and his goals early january that his ability it bubbling under the surface and will explode back into life any daynow.

31 Jan 2018 11:11:12
Stoneage, no more use of the word 'cute' in reference to anything a out football please. It is the most caring word that has ever been introduced into commentary. Makes me wanna rip my TV off the wall. Nothing in football is cute. Well unless we're taking about that ex Chelsea physio. Funnily enough it was introduced about then haha. Probabky talking about her of mic then it slipped out after a goal and boom they all use it now.

31 Jan 2018 13:38:51
Hjke not sure whether you’re praisingthe finish or not. The thing everyone should notice is it was precisely done. He gave that keeper the eyes the entire time for a cut back. And he probably has 2cm either side where it would have been stopped. No power, just an amazing, thought out finish.