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04 Jan 2014 23:32:38
Very saddened to hear that adam morgan has left the club. I thought he was the next big thing to come through the ranks
Don't know what gave you that impression. Anyway good luck to him.
Red Rum
04 Jan 2014 14:57:01
Ed001 you seem to be the person to ask about the youth players, was just wondering if you heard anything about an Irish lad called Daniel Cleary, I think he'd be with the u18s i'd lf i'm not mistaken. thanks.
{Ed001's Note - he was a right back but now playing at centre half, if it is the right lad I am thinking of. Irish U19 international, 17 years old? I am a bit unsure if I am getting confused, as there is also an ice hockey player by the same name, and I was just reading something about him, not sure if I am getting any details confused! I don't know much about him, he was not first choice last season and work has meant I haven't been able to keep up with the youth teams this season.}
Cleary arrived at the Academy two years ago in the January window, but we actually agreed the deal with Crumlin the previous summer. He impressed at both RB and CB for them and spent his first 6 months with the U16s. Last season he played both RB and CB for the U18s and reminds me of a more cultured Flanno, comfortable on the ball, good forward passer but also strong and 'in your face' defensively.
Following the post the other day about o'hanlon and now this one chiefscout it seems there are a few Irish kids in the underage set up - any idea how many in total?
There's another two that I know of. Conor Masterson that signed from Lucan United and Glen McAuley from Crumlin United, both still young 14/15ish. Ollivander.
McLaughlan, O Hanlon and Cleary. BR obviously rates Rory Donnely too.
The defense in general in the u18s are awful. Cleary, Williams another lad who's name if forgotten are very bad polgar I haven't seen enough off after his injury. Connor randle the right back is decent but he has no chance of making it given our current right back options
Ed001 - Your reference to the RW who plays for the Detroit Red Wings made me chuckle. He'd be a bit of a beast at RB.
04 Jan 2014 22:08:51
Eds. How much room does our squad have for loan players from overseas? 1 more allowed from prem and what else? Especially if Tello is on way.
{Ed002's Note - Done to death - RTP.}
04 Jan 2014 21:33:14
evening eds and reds
hope you're all well
Was just wondering on everyone's view on the academy.
We here a lot about some of the young lads such as mcaughlin, jones, ibe, rossiter etc. I was just wondering about some of the older lads, we have heard a lot about them when they are younger but they have never been given their chance, do you think they might get a go in the first team?
I'm talking bout players like pelosi, baio, teixeira, paez, illori and some of the loanees such as adorjan
Think would be interesting to give some a chance as you never know until they get into that first team as flanagan has shwon recently
cheers
The under 21s are being trimmed all the time mate to elevate the younger lads like Rossiter Ibe Jones Smith other lads expected to come up are Canos Sinclaire Ojo Wilson Chiverella Kent.Suso Wisdom and Coady should come back to be squad players I think a lot of the others will be moved on like Morgan Bruna ecclestone amoo and others have.Every one new that Sterling would come through I think a lot of the above have a chance of following him through.Rossiter Ibe Sinclaire Ojo Jones and Wilson are my favourites to look forward to
Id quite like to see a few of them get a game in the cup. just for this season i think its crucial our first 11 don't get injured for the prem so i'd like to see quite a few young players given the nod
04 Jan 2014 20:23:13
Good evening eds, especially ed002, a question please. When was the enquiry about Tello made? Was it recently or a while ago.
Cheers
A Ghanaian fan
{Ed002's Note - Recently.}
04 Jan 2014 21:22:24
We pay 7 million for Alberto and offer the same for salad what's going on if I had the money I would give Liverpool the money myself
04 Jan 2014 21:29:08
Thanks ed002, really appreciate it. Hope we get Salah- really a great player to watch.
Cheers
A Ghanaian fan
04 Jan 2014 20:10:09
A lot of noise coming out from the Barca camp today! I say this mainly because Wonderdog thinks Salah has gone to Arsenal, so we have made a move for Tello! Will be bad news if its true although Rodgers has wanted Tello since forever! don't shoot the messenger.
Cheers
04 Jan 2014 21:16:33
Salah gone to arsenal I hope your joking!
04 Jan 2014 19:39:38
If a centre back is to leave in January, we could go in for Mascherano. Bringing him in would add strength to our midfield, and he can also play centre back if needed.
If Barcelona are still interested in Agger, it may be a good deal for both parties.
Red Rum
04 Jan 2014 20:10:21
I know I'll get stick for this, but Mascherano is grossly over rated. The reason he plays centre back is because he has absolutely no ability either carrying or passing the ball forwards. Whilst he is excellent a breaking up play, he is always out of position and relies on his acceleration over short distances to chase about making silly tackles. He was only ever good in a holding midfield pair, whereas Rodgers likes to play with a single holding midfielder. Mascherano either plays centre back, orr makes his team ridiculously defensive. Lucas might not have the same bite as Mascherano, but he has far more to his game. However, I do think Lucas needs a long term successor as he's 27 and has suffered two major injuries already. Mascherano is 29 now though I think and it won't be long before he is no longer capable of those quick bursts of acceleration and he is exposed as just how positionally weak he is, and always has been. Great player for Rafas Liverpool, but we are in a different phase of development now.
YNWAdam
That ship has sailed. let's try and find someone who is ready for first team but maybe younger than Lucas.
04 Jan 2014 21:43:38
YNWA.
I am not sure what you saying here, As far as I know about this game, he was the best player for Liverpool for at-least 2 seasons. If he isn't good enough. Then Lucas is noway near to be called good.
I agree He isn't getting a chance at Barca Midfield. But above whom? busquets?
Lucas has more to his game!seriously adam.
mash might not be technically gifted for barca's level but he is still a better dm than lucas
No stick adam. makes perfect sense to me
04 Jan 2014 22:08:03
Ed001, do you think Mascherano would be suited to playing as a lone defensive midfielder in our system? I always value your opinion and personally just don't think Javier has the composure or incisive passing ability for it. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
YNWAdam
{Ed001's Note - I am with you on that, he is just too prone to chasing off after someone with the ball, when, as a lone holding midfielder, you have to sometimes hand off your man to a full back and get back into position. He is a good passer of the ball though, I don't think that is an issue.}
Roy keane used to close people down flamini was knowimg as the running man first time round I myself like to see a DM cover a lot a ground maybe i'm old school in that way
05 Jan 2014 10:20:13
Cheers for the reply ed. Agreed there. He lacks the positional awareness. I must admit, I've only seen him a few times since he left us and I only remember him being a little bit sloppy. It would be expected of him to have improved that aspect of his game training with Barcelona however.
Dezyboy, whilst it is entertaining to see someone flying about diving into 'highlight reel' challenges, it actually does not help the team that much and tires the player out faster making the midfield more vulnerable in the later stages of the game. We all love to see a perfect slide tackle, but sometimes a little nick away from the attacker is much better.
YNWAdam
Yeah true but roy keane was the best at it (even though I hate him) and he used to be everywere I think a balance of both is what you need a good tackle lifts the team as much as anything
04 Jan 2014 19:23:50
I'm sick of all this Macca vs Ed002 stuff now. They are both very obviously well informed people with good sources. They may get things wrong, but they both get more right and are clearly the best sources you have, or you wouldn't be here. Frankly, I wish you weren't. Sorry of this doesn't apply to you in advance.
YNWAdam
Amen Adam. Couldn't say it better.
04 Jan 2014 20:43:08
Some people can't handle the fact they're not in the know and never will be so like to harass the people who are and take the time to share it with us. I for one appreciate this, but the ones who don't are the ones that put something on here they've just read in a paper or seen on ssn or read on another internet site and try to pass off as there own information
Could not agree more Adam.
Well said YNWAdam.
Many only want to hear what they want to hear. And they attack anyone who provides a reality check.
04 Jan 2014 19:20:10
6 months ago when they said Pepe was going, Mkhitaryan wasn't signing, Liverpool were unwilling to pay an extra bit of money for Willian and that Suarez was staying and would sign a new contract. Clear off you troll.
I'm sick of all this Macca vs Ed002 stuff now. They are both very obviously well informed people with good sources. They may get things wrong, but they both get more right and are clearly the best sources you have, or you wouldn't be here. Frankly, I wish you weren't.
YNWAdam
04 Jan 2014 19:18:46
Fair play to Balesy for offering a ticket to the Oldham game for free.
It gives you faith that not everyone is a minge-bag and that there are people out there who don't think of the money.
I'm sure someone will appreciate the offer.
Nice one lid.
04 Jan 2014 19:12:34
Eds I see you've had to delete quite a lot of posts due ton people either slating or questioning you on the whole Tello thing. Please don't take it to heart. The vast majority of us and here appreciate yours and Maccas views and input, you don't deserve the abuse that you receive.
Keep smiling Eds and keep sharing any more tonight please
04 Jan 2014 18:47:26
So Macca says Salah is done and were also trying to get Tello ASWEL! Great news,, speed!!
04 Jan 2014 18:15:03
Just wondered if anyone knew but with Montoya in his last 6 months of deal, how much do Barca value him at?
I'm estimating he would cost in the region of 6-8 million, anyone know if this is correct amount?
If we did sign him I could see Johnson leaving and would guess somewhere like Napoli would be his destination. I'd say we could easily recoup the 6-8 million paid for Montoya, and have arguably a better player on lower wages.
We could also look at including Anastasio kid they have as part of Johnson's thus giving us the two above promising youngsters and Kelly and Flannaghan.
Really hope we find ourselves in the above scenario as its a win win for us on all fronts, high earner off the books two promising youngsters signed for decent fees, and more cover/competition for places.
Hopefully if Salah and Tello are secured that would give us four highly promising youngsters on the books making it another good january window for us.
I think we still need a promising young keeper to provide competition to Mignolet, and 1 CM even a DM but couldn't afford that much in one window.
I'd be content with the above four and the further the positions sorted in the summer when we will likely see Coates, Jones and Skrtle depart.
Jonesred
dont disagree with your thinking but we do not know what the club can afford. as far as I can tell FSG have not blocked transfers on cost alone maybe value for money but I am pleased about that. we do not want to pay over the odds and although I do not pay for players the club has looked at balancing the booksand if you overspend on one player others cannot be bought.
04 Jan 2014 17:54:48
Eds just wondered if we do sign Salah and Tello on a loan to buy option, that would give us Tello, Salah, Sterling, Moses and Ibe.
Would the club be allowed to return Moses from his loan spell? Just something I wondered as if so we would have enough cover wide and could utilise another loan deal.
{Ed002's Note - See earlier answers.}
04 Jan 2014 18:14:42
Perhaps Ibe will go on loan? He has just turned 18 and some first team football would do him good.
YNWAdam
04 Jan 2014 17:54:47
Hi Eds,
Do you know if Rodgers was at the Wigan vs MK Dons game to watch a player and if so, which one?
Cheers
{Ed002's Note - I really don't know where he has been today.}
Apparently he was watching Dele Alli, a 17 year old midfielder.
Watching Delle Alli apparently
I know we have had MK Dons Dele Alli regularly watched all season.
I live in wigan and know a lot of the wigan athletic fans, they've been saying for months that we want their winger Callum mcmanaman.
One thing I do know is when BR attends a match with Steve Hunter, it is usually the last scouting mission before deciding whether to make a move for a player or not. The last match they attended together was Schalke v Basel in the final group game of the CL.
04 Jan 2014 17:54:08
hi edd002 have to say everything u have said on this site since I have been visiting has been spot on so if u say tell is higly unlikely I will take that over macca any day must be bit annoying for you now edd having all the fools saying your wrong all u do is relay injo what you get so hats off to u cheers
{Ed002's Note - You don't need to take it over what Macca says.}
04 Jan 2014 17:22:38
Don't like how people are having a go at the Eds because Macca has given us info. What if it had gone:-
1st approach "how about Tello on loan til the end of the season"? Answer, "no"
2nd approach. " what if we give you £20m at the end of the loan for his transfer". Answer, "yep"
Things change, money talks and whilst he might not want to move in a World Cup year, his club may have other ideas
£20 million? I hope not! £10m at best
04 Jan 2014 16:54:45
if the salah deal is done as macca has stated how long before we get sum sort of announcement
04 Jan 2014 16:33:15
Guillem Balague yesterday said Tello is definitely not leaving Barcelona in January. Will be interesting to see who is right out of Macca and Belague.
NO disrespect to Macca, but i'm not at all convinced Tello will be joining. Will have to go with Balague on this one.
Well if its a loan both are kinda right innit?
Ed002 has already explained this there is interest from lfc & others.
04 Jan 2014 16:27:34
May I just say that Tello is NOT a top player! Would love other people opinions on him! Thanks
I don't rate him too high just yet myself, but as he is so young and at a good level, maybe he will become a top player in the future with the right development.
When a team buys a young player it's usually the case that potential needs to be unlocked, nurtured and tempered. IMO.
Tello definitely has the potential to be a top player but his progress has stagnated over the last 12 months or so due to so many established world class players ahead of him in the Barca team. At this point of time, imo he is not a major improvement on Sterling. And definitely for the 23 million euros it would take to buy him.
Very fast player that can draw defenders out of position & operates on either wing plus add goals & allow coutinho to play centrally. He & Salah will give us options since Stur is injury prone & Ster is young & so expect dips in form
04 Jan 2014 16:21:23
Ello eds hope your all well.
i was wondering do we have the option to recall Assiedi and borini? Both in my opinion are playing fantastic for there loan clubs.
makes sense to me as we short of forwards and wingers at the moment.
assiedi in particular I have been really impressed with at stoke; personally would rather see him on the team sheet than Moses! what's your thoughts eds? All the best
This question has been asked a lot ever since Assaidi scored his latest goal against Everton. The answer I believe is a negative for both players in question.
I'm glad too, we need these players to develop in the Prem, so they can be useful to our cause next season, if they survive any cull in the Summer, of course.
04 Jan 2014 16:08:22
Great news Macca. Means it's all but done, though I know nothing is done until LFC reports it.
ed's if we get a player on loan does that mean that one of the ones that is online right now has to go back?
{Ed002's Note - If someone were to come on loan it would be with a "to buy" clause unless one of the existing loans were converted to include a "to buy" clause.}
Ed002 I thought u were allowed 3 loaned players? Don't we have Just Moses and cissokho.
{Ed002's Note - It is not as simple as that - see previous answer.}
04 Jan 2014 16:07:11
If Macca's right and a big name player is signed on loan I just can't see it being Tello or Montoya. No disrespect to either player as potentially both could be world class.
I just don't think that they fit that description. I'd love Montoya on permanent deal and hopefully this will happen. I think the big name player could be one of :
J. Pastore.
X. Shaqiri.
J. Mascherano.
Just my opinion but I think it is more likely one of these than Tello.
04 Jan 2014 15:59:24
Still think Tello is unlikely. Mascharano is a strong possibility however.
Agree to tello being unlikely but no chance of getting him back
04 Jan 2014 15:58:04
Everyone needs to calm down, just because macca has said we're looking to loan tello doesn't mean it will happen, tello said he's not keen on leaving in a world cup year, barca said they don't want him to leave and Balague has said he's not going anywhere.
04 Jan 2014 15:22:54
more of a question then a rumour, which players do we have sell on clauses with?
cheers
cooper
04 Jan 2014 15:22:03
An assist for Assaidi - seems to be doing well at Stoke, good luck to him.
If Macca is correct and we get Salah and Tello (I hope this would be a loan to buy) then that would be great work.
If we can add a quality CM to that then I would be chuffed!
Tello has to be a loan to buy as we already have two loan signings
That will do it
04 Jan 2014 15:11:15
Eds, if we were to sign Tello on loan, would it not be on a loan-to-buy basis? would be very excited at the prospect of him being a permanent deal
{Ed002's Note - RTP.}
04 Jan 2014 15:08:03
Just my opinion so don't all start hating but Tello is no better than Sterling! So if we get Tello Salah and already have Sterling. What is the point? Especially as when Sturridge is fit again there is only a space for one winger. Strange if you ask me.
Surely the point is that instead of choosing between Moses and Sterling for width, we could now choose from those two and Salah and Tello. It's called 'having more players' and encourages more competiton for starting places. It's a good thing, in case you can't work it out.
These players (Sterling, Tello, Salah) all offer a lot of pace. So they can be effective impact players as well as starters. Most importantly they are all better than Moses. We also need to be covered in case of injury trouble which is the idea of having a squad that is healthy in number.
We only have BPL and FA cup to play, so that's 4 wingers to rotate for one spot. Far too many. If we get salah then it is pointless getting tello. We need real quality not another youngster from another club. What does that really add to the team for a couple months then back off to barca. We need real quality in the centre. Too many players trying to get one spot can have the opposite effect. They all won't get game time. It will just hinder Sterlings development. ''in case you can't work it out''
You haven't seen much of Tello. Tello's game is similar to Ibe's uses pace and is very good at manipulating defenders into giving him space + has end product in assists and goals. he won't be here to replace sterling in the team probably to replace moses.
Majority of the teams that have finished above us over the years, Manchester United being the perfect example have had at least 4 players for these positions and it didn't do them any harm. If anything competition and rotation will help Sterling's development.
We also have to start building a squad big enough to cope with injuries and the prospect of cl footie next year, meaning we aren't panic buying in the summer. Also as mentioned by others creates competition for places. Too many players in recent years have got complacent due to having no competition. This is something br has tried to sort out since his arrival and fair play to him.
04 Jan 2014 14:52:33
Two wingers coming in? Great because they can chip in with goals but what about another CM and a full back. Maybe more than 2 players coming in this January, it has been a good window for us in recent years.
We need someone like Banega who is very good defensively but with equally good vision and passing range + will be a goal threat himself.
04 Jan 2014 14:48:00
Hi guys!
Does anyone want a ticket for tomorrow's game? You will have to live on the Wirral, because this is my season ticket and I need it returning to my house. I'm putting a lot of trust in someone to do this, so don't let me down!
Cheers
balesy
Would love to take you up on this but way down south these days.
Try the ticket exchange on LFC's official website, you can even get a few quid back and not have to hand over your season ticket.
Forgot to say that the ticket is free.
Gumf, I think the ticket exchange is for the Premier league matches only, I may be wrong.
Balesy, I'll take you up on that offer. I don't live in Wirral, I'd be driving down from Preston but could post back your ticket on monday morning. I'll leave you a deposit in case you don't want to trust me and you can post it back when you get the ticket, something likemy driving licence?
Wish there were more fans like this guy. Respect!
Red Rum
I live on the Wirral and would have taken u up on that if I didn't already have plans. Please post in future though and let me know. Thanks mate
Redmist contact me on phil_bale58@hotmail.com
04 Jan 2014 14:34:49
We seem to have at least one winger coming in, in january either tello or salah. only thing missing from a major title push is a defensive midfielder to sure things up against the bigger teams. I know this is going to get some criticism but I would love to see us go for mascherano ( I know he jumped ship but needs must ) with a straight swap for Daniel Agger although very loyal he is still injury prone, Barcelona are searching for a centre back and that is a position we have covered. This option suits both teams.
04 Jan 2014 14:23:19
So salah and tello very very interesting sterling loan is possible now
04 Jan 2014 14:04:32
So, top player from Barca on loan.
If we could get Alex Song playing at the level he was at during his last season at Arsenal, I'd be delighted.
I know it's unlikely, but then I'd say most top players from Barca are well out of our league,
I'd love to see him next to Lucas in the middle,
Who does everyone else hope it will be?
For sure its Tello.
Not sure if world class player but should add something if we get him
04 Jan 2014 13:50:54
What about any of the city players?
I think dzeko would be great for us if we could get him to lower his wage demands as he seems to be unhappy at being a bit part player?
Thoughts eds
His wage would be far too high, his ability while very good is somewhat limited by his lack of pace and inability to spot the better pass he should have made. Lastly just not going to happen and I doubt Rodgers would see him as the type of player we wanted
04 Jan 2014 13:37:44
Can't believe how I excited I get when I see that Macca has posted.
Cheers Pal.
Brilliant!
The bookie's nightmare returns!
04 Jan 2014 13:00:36
Everyone here probably remembers the time we came 2nd. Firstly do you think if Suarez was there then, would we have won the title? And how far good is our cureent midfield compared to Alonso, Mascherano and a younger Gerrard?
04 Jan 2014 13:18:52
Probably not rafa would still of rotated him and we still wouldn't of won the games we should of because of that reason regardless of personnel. On our midfield no in my opinion the old guard were better maybe next season our current will improve but other than Henderson I think we need better players in virtually all positions to progress.
Personally I think we would have won the title if we kept Keane. Having another good finisher would have really helped us in those 0-0s. Wouldn't have stopped Macheda from ruining our days though.
With Saurez then on current form I think we would have won Title for sure. As for a better team I think we were stronger in most areas, but we have a young team and things will only get better, barring injuries of course
04 Jan 2014 11:55:16
If there is one player that is currently available in this transfer window that I would love to see here it is Mata. I don't know what the situation is at Chelsea ( I know Maureen has said his door is open if he wants to leave but whether he would sell a player of such quality to a premier rival is another matter)
I think he would be the driving force in our midfield and IMO LFC should pull out all the stops to try and sign him.
vrcomp
Y.N.W.A.
Honestly we prob just don't have the money as we need more then 1 player
We need decent full backs a lot more than we need Mata.
Scoring goals is not our problem.
04 Jan 2014 11:54:54
Would love Martin Montoya for either full back position, Maxim Gonolons or if money is a problem Fernando Reges as our strong dominant midfielder and Xherdin Shaqiri to replace Sterling as he has more goals and experience in him (even on loan to help ensure champions league) can also cover potential injuries to Coutinho. All three would start and improve the first XI dramatically.
Well it's my wish list and shouldn't break the bank and all young. What are you thoughts Eds and Reds
04 Jan 2014 11:20:49
Ed 001 I love reading your opinions on our tactics and how our players are doing. I wanted to ask you what you think is our strongest 11 at the moment and in what formation?
{Ed001's Note - for me it would be the variant of 4-4-2/4-3-3 we played when Suarez first came back. Obviously Mignolet is in goal, as we don't have any real option there, though I am still unconvinced by him. Right back would be Kelly for me, though I want to see McLaughlin given a chance to see if he is better. Toure-Sakho would be the centre backs. Flanno did well at left back for a few games, but long term I don't think it is the right choice, right now Enrique, despite the holes in his game, is the best we have, so he would be on the left.
Midfield would be Hendo and Lucas, alongside Allen, though I would like to see Baio given a chance to see if he is the bite we are missing. Gerrard would be an impact sub mainly, or swap in with Allen when we are facing a weaker team. Tough to drop him, but he doesn't have the legs to play in there, he goes missing defensively far too often.
Coutinho would be in behind Sturridge and Suarez (pretty much picks themselves those two!).
It would then leave us with the ability to shift Hendo to a narrow right and Coutinho to a narrow left midfield berth, if the opposition's tactics make the 4-3-3 unusable. That system, when we employed it, reminded me a lot of the way Arsenal played initially under Wenger. They had Parlour on the right, bombing forward wide, but defensively he would tuck in to make it a central 3. If my memory serves correctly, that was to enable cover for Overmars to play as an out and out left winger without leaving them outnumbered in the centre. It was a while ago, so apologies to whoever it was, if not Overmars.}
I'd have to agree pretty much with the ed there.
Left back, I have no problem with Enrique at all.
How comes though ed you always champion the virtues of Kelly - you often cite he's a better defender than Johnson (which he is) but he barely overlaps, especially after his injuries - when Enrique is as solid as a rock defensively (as good as anyone in the league one on one) and does get forward to offer a threat, yet you're always on his case?
Your point about Gerrard, I've come around to agree with. About the only way to start him now is to put more pace in midfield to cover him, say a Hendo and a Diameter, with Lucas holding.
Ed001,
an interesting analysis on how you would like the team to play. Could I ask you what positions you would improve within that team?
{Ed001's Note - left back is the first position I would look to fix. Despite Juicer's claims, Enrique is awful defensively as he is constantly out of position. On the rare occasion he is in position, he is solid, but he doesn't listen to team mates, nor does he listen to coaches. He can't cross, his passing is lax and he repeats the same mistakes every game. He has pace and strength, but he relies completely on them.
Secondly, more bite in the centre, possibly Baio could do it, maybe Rossiter too in the future, but for now, I would want someone with a bit of steel in there. If only we could get Vidal or Medel for the centre, we would be laughing.}
Big opportunity for Kelly 2mo then ed1. I should imagine he will start won't he?
{Ed001's Note - supposedly he is.}
Flanno right back at the moment ya would have to be willing to.let him have a go as you said he done well left back but he is a right back also sterling is playing grate at the moment but this is all opinions nice to have options
{Ed001's Note - I know, Sterling and Flanno are great options to have, and I wouldn't take them out while playing well. This would be what I see as the best team if everyone was playing at their best.}
Hi Ed why are you unsure regarding Mignolet I think he will turn out to be a cracking keeper hopefully his distribution will improve.
Cheers.
{Ed001's Note - it is his distribution that bothers me, also his concentration is clearly lacking, as those silly errors are down to that. If we want to win things, we need a keeper who won't fall asleep when we are dominating and let an easy chance slip in costing us points. Added to his terrible distribution, it is difficult to feel confident with him in goal, yet. There is plenty of time for him to grow into the role, but right now he is not at the level we need.}
Sorry Ed but I still can't put Allen ahead of Gerrard, I thought Gerrard was playing poorly when being asked to play as a DM but if used more dynamically he is still the best we have if only for an hour
{Ed001's Note - I can understand that, though I would want a replacement really for both.}
Nice.
Although I can never see Kelly getting over these injuries.
It pains me to say it, but it's like a Rob Jones scenario all over again.
Ed, you've stated recently about Coutinho losing possession up top and not tracking back. That's why Enrique has been caught.
If he was as unadventourous as Kelly, it might not be a problem.
Harsh.
{Ed001's Note - except that Enrique was caught out of position long before we bought Coutinho, in fact his weakness before we bought him was the fact that he was never back in place. Hardly harsh, there is every reason why we are trying so hard to replace him, he is the weak link of the side.}
I agree Ed, can I ask, do you have a couple of options for who you would like to see replace Gerrard long term?
{Ed001's Note - I am not sure you really can replace a player like Gerrard at his best, though it has been a while since he has been at his best. For me, the dream replacement would be Vidal or Bender, though both unlikely. To be honest, I think the best thing to do, for the future of the club, would be to bring through Rossiter.}
True ed also would matundi (spelling ) from psg not be able to give that bite plus we could try with his contract running down
Any time I watch vidal he was lucky not to get a red diving moaning don't really rate him
I wish all our £6m buys we're as poor as Enrique, that's all I can say there ed.
04 Jan 2014 10:24:04
hi eds/reds is assaidi able to be called back to club now r is he on loan for season, like all this talk about buying a winger and salah when we already have 1, that is showing to me anyway that he is good enough for are team, r does br just not fancy him at all I think it would be a big mistake on br part, if he let's this lad off next season, and go out and pays millions for a winger who will have to come in and find his feet, when assaidi has found his now and is well up to standard for the epl now I really hope we keep him, and give him a fair crack of the whip which he deserves imo.thanks eds
{Ed002's Note - He is on loan for the season.}
04 Jan 2014 10:23:16
Hi edds
Big fan of your work.
Do you think suso will be better than coutinho?
Also, who are you hoping we sign this window that has been mentioned?
Thanks a bunch
yNwA
{Ed002's Note - I have no means to measure whether Suso will be better than Coutinho. I think a deal can still be done for Salah and I think he would be a great addition to the team.}
Red said fred direct that question to ed001 for a opinion man
{Ed001's Note - I think Suso has the potential to be better, yes. He provides more to the team defensively but has that same ability to ghost past players and play killer balls. Though both can be a bit wayward with their passing and shooting, Suso seems to have a bit more quality in the pass than Coutinho.}
Suso seems more versatile & can compete for that deeper role along side lucas
04 Jan 2014 10:12:05
Liverpool have lost patience in glen Johnson and benching him which is going to open the door 2 Danny alves 2 smash up the pl :)
Alves no thanks. I would rather have Johnson.
Id rather see mclaughlin tbh
04 Jan 2014 10:04:42
Ed I see my last post has been removed all because of a spelling mistake.
I was asking if the differance in valuation on Salah is big and have they put his figure so hi now that we can not/will not reach?
Also jack posted at length last night about every player we've been linked with, basically all don't appear to be going anywere. Just wondered if there could be other players we are looking at that have not been mentioned yet and why Tello is 1/3 odds on with us.
{Ed002's Note - it was moved because it was incomprehensible. There is a big difference in valuation, yes. It is up the club to negotiate to try and strike a deal before other do. I have no idea who "Jack" is or what was said. Betting sites adjust the odds based on money gambled. You are wasting your time using them for transfer news.}
Ok. Thank you Ed for reply on information.appreciated. I take it were offering around 7-9m and they want 12-15m. I always thought the figure being taunted around for him seemed cheap. Do you think a deal will be reached on him?
I won't use betting sites anymore your right on them.
Also on Wisdom, is he with Derby now for the season meaning truth in the Hughes first option deal with us? Or unrelated?
{Ed002's Note - Wisdom is on loan for the season. I would not read too much in to any "first option" but I would think Liverpool will want to complete a deal for the player.}
Thanks Ed that's great. You think its likely he will stay with Derby to end of season or will we want him now?
{Ed002's Note - Probably.}
04 Jan 2014 09:48:12
Good Morning to all! A quick question for the Eds. Do any negotiations etc normally take place over weekends during transfer windows or do they take place during week?
{Ed002's Note - Anytime.}
Thank you Ed002, Keep up the graet work
04 Jan 2014 07:16:05
The alleged return of Javier Mascherano. 29yrs old but if we can get 4 yrs out of him it should be great. His contract with Barca runs to 2016 but if you consider interest in pedro, tello, montoya, Masch and their interest in Agger. There very well could be a part exchange +/or loan +/or Huge pile of cash deal that could see Liverpool signing at least 2 of those players this window.
04 Jan 2014 00:17:18
Ed001 how is Yesil getting on after his long lay off? What do you believe his future to be at the club as it stands? I was excited by him when he joined and his first few months, but that injury really set him back most likely.
{Ed001's Note - I haven't heard much about him since his injury to be honest. Though I have avoided hearing about him deliberately, as it takes a long time for a player to get back to his best after a long lay off like that. Best to wait until next season to look at his progress then, when he has no little worries in the back of his mind that he might break down.}
He has had another serious injury similar to his last one and is expected to be out for at least 6 months.
ChiefScout has this been confirmed? Incredibly dissapointing if so.
Cheers