Liverpool Banter Archive February 06 2015

06 Feb 2015 19:15:25
Thanks Eds.

If Rodgers is to go who would you suggest we should be looking at?

{Ed002's Note - I have explained the options as I see it.}

Hi Ed1,

What do you think of Mancini as a manager. I know he just became the manager of Inter. But like to know your view

{Ed001's Note - he is too busy arguing with players to be a good manager. He is always falling out with people and holding grudges against them. That is why Man City removed him, not because he didn't win the league, it was his attitude. The team end up turning against him. He does not get the most out of the team at his disposal for me, either. It always seems like the team could play so much better than he allows.}

If the club were to remove Rodgers (but I don't think this is certainty).

Then one of our first targets should be Klopp. This seasons failings at Dortmund may prompt the sack. Or he may just wanna try a new country.

In addition to this if we dd manage to get Klopp. Wouldn't this aid us in trying to sign players such as Hummels?

{Ed002's Note - I don't see that Klopp is an option at this time - and Hummels certainly isn't.}

I think De Boer would be the best we could attract this summer to be honest. If the likes of Klopp, Simeone etc. were to be up for moving elsewhere, I very much doubt we'd be at the top of the pile for their signatures.

06 Feb 2015 18:52:21
Today my lot are mourning the passing of young men and few old ones too, but I would like to just mention my boy turns 1on the 28th and without the thoughts and well wishes from u fabulous bunch across the boards I don't know if u would of had the strength to make it through those awful 6-7 weeks.

Thanks guys.

{Ed001's Note - congrats mate, so glad he is going to see his first bday! You will all have to have a drink for me to the first of many birthdays for him.}

06 Feb 2015 21:11:50
Made up for you and yours Chris, and thoughts to all at Man U today.

Possibly one of the greatest teams the world lost on that day, RIP.

Also Happy Birthday to your son.

06 Feb 2015 22:56:37
Best wishes to Redman junior

Delighted for you Chris, must have been a horrible time, happy birthday to the little man !!

Have a shot for me, Chris! Happy B-day to the lil` fella!

Great news. I remember your posts during the difficult time, glad the young man has pulled through and coming upon his first birthday!

07 Feb 2015 08:26:54
I know what you must have been through, I have been through something similar.hope you all enjoy a special day.

All the best
best.

06 Feb 2015 16:43:58
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06 Feb 2015 19:00:30
Filled it out pal

Done and pretty sure it said it was for your dissitation if so good luck with it buddy.

Done, good luck with it

06 Feb 2015 15:31:56
edo1 what do u think the real reason sterling won't sign? is he being to gready or his head been turned real? and one more thing whos contract is more important sterlings or hendos for me hendos all day long cheers

{Ed001's Note - it is early days mate, they are just in initial negotiations, they can take months to sort out. It must be remembered that agents deal with these, not the players. Agents try to get the best deal for their client they can, which means using interest from other teams etc. It is just business. For me, the important thing is to tie both down.}

Do you think they both will sign Ed?

{Ed001's Note - I do, yes. This time around anyway, might be different if we are not making progress the next time around though.}

Sterling will not be at LFC for life but Henderson won't go nowhere you can tell by there attitude

07 Feb 2015 09:19:32
dezyboy2,i think it is more a case of stirling has the ability to progress to a so called bigger club if he wants to win trophies,but lfc is prob as high as hendersons ability will take him,no disrespect intended

06 Feb 2015 12:48:32
Like the new layout/look Eds - just thought I'd mention it so you didn't feel unappreciated ;-)

{Ed033's Note - thank you

06 Feb 2015 13:30:48
Looks really neat Ed033 , like it. One comment from one fellow developer to another, if I am logged in why do I see Login and Reply ? Surely you can skip it if a user is logged in based on some sort of session variable. Will give the page that extra speed. don't get me wrong , I really appreciate how you managed the evolution of this site, I've been a follower for over 6 years now and its so much different and much better since then.

{Ed033's Note - The Login and Reply is just text on a button, I'll be changing it to Reply To Above Post. When clicked on, you see a log in form if you're not logged in or a posting form if you are logged in.

06 Feb 2015 12:27:18
Hi Eds,
Regarding Centre Backs & Can. Three CBs seems to work for us but Can, IMO is wasted as a CB, he's much too good, am sure he'll be played in midfield next season. With so many CBs on the books, Skrtel, Sakho, Lovren, Llori, Toure, Coates, Wisdom - I'm guessing Toure, Coates and maybe Lovren will leave but do you think Llori and/or Wisdom will get a chance in the first team? Thanks.

{Ed002's Note - I would not be so sure about Lovren leaving. A decision needs to be taken with Ilori - he won't want to come back to be at the foot of the pecking order. Wilson would I suspect be back as a squad player.}

I think we should go back to the diamond personally after seeing just ho good Can is in a more forward role. If we had Lucas, Henderson and Can in midfield we woudn't need 3 centre backs because we'd dominate the midfield and be much harder to break down as a unit.

06 Feb 2015 14:29:07
Whilst it's working and we're picking up results I wouldn't change a thing. I've no doubt going forward ( possibly next season now) Can will be pushed further forward where it's more natural for him.

But for right now, we should be happy that we have started to look solid defensively and with the return of Sturridge there's hope we'll start to score more!

As for right now, I'd keep can at CB, Lucas and hendo have been very good infront of the back 4 and we have plenty of attacking players infront of them.

Big money was spend on Lovren and I raised my concerns about him before we were linked to him. We cannot however, let him go so early and I think he will be here for at least another season.

We will wind up w/ eggs on our faces if we let him leave and take a severe hit on his departure moneywise. I still think he should b given a chance because Can is not a CB and I worry, he will struggle vs better forwards hence, let the specialists (Toure and/or Lovren) play the position and unleash Can to the dogs in midfield, IMO.

06 Feb 2015 10:58:19
Absolutely buzzing! Only Liverpool game I've ever been to (to date) was the 3-1 home friendly win against Sami Hyypias Bayer Leverkusen (Sterling scored his first ever senior goal with Carroll, Lucas and Sidney Sam getting the others).

However, my mate has a spare ticket to the Besiktas game at Anfield, slap bang in the middle of the Kop, and I just happen to have £200 of 21st birthday money to spend on trains, hotels, taxis and of course the ticket!

It will be my first competitive game and just my 3rd visit to Anfield (also been on a stadium tour). I just hope the lads give me a win!

I thought you were a lot younger than 21 judging by some of your posts EMS. lol. Only joking fella enjoy the game and happy B'day mate!

Nice one EMS. Just hope the boys put on a good performance for you (and the rest of us!). A European trophy is always worth trying to win.

Cheers 'Brendans advocate'. Haha, everyone I know says I'm like an moaning old man. My friends think if I won the lottery I'd still find a way to moan. To be honest, I probably would if I had to split the jackpot! ;)

06 Feb 2015 13:06:56
Nice one - I had my first competitive game just before Christmas last season. Was magic!

Will you be starting any Rodgers out chant?
EMS.

{Ed002's Note - Actually we will soon be opening an online store where you can by effigies of Liverpool owners, management, players and prospective players. You can then make the pilgrimage to Anfield where there will be ritual burnings at half time. We will also be selling some very high-end voodoo dolls with a set of silver-plated pins thrown in for good measure. If you buy the doll with the humongous ass and giant nose, you know you have a Brendan Rodgers doll.}

Hope you have a great time EMS.
European nights are very good and even though it is the europa league it should still be a great atmosphere.

06 Feb 2015 18:38:19
It's really starting to p**s me off now the way that the Ed's show total disrespect to the manager of our club.I have no issue with them disagreeing with his tactics or team selection because football is all about opinions, but is there really any need to make disparaging personal comments which in my opinion detracts from the good work they normally do

{Ed001's Note - whine whine whine. It annoys me when people whine about stuff like this, but I am not going to get so irate I throw my dummy out of my pram about it. You are obviously far too sensitive to be in the real world lad.}

Red since 64?
No sense of humour since 64 more like. It's called banter for a reason.

So this is the owners way of coming up with the cash for next summers transfer. Very clever if you ask me.
Will all clubs do this as I can imagine the special ones doll would mean chelsea would never have to worry about F.F.P rules ever affecting them.

{Ed002's Note - I am not so sure what this has to do with Chelsea - but man that is embarrassing again.}

That`s because Chelsea have their house in order and we don`t have a clue, at the moment. N BTW, can people just stop referring to Chelsea everytime because it`s embarassing and down right clueless.

06 Feb 2015 10:18:09
After watching our last few matches it is really clear to me that Emre Can has everything that Steven Gerrard has lost over the last few years.
Energy, Effect on a game, speed of play, Directness, fear in opponents and even passion to some extent. The fact is I am really hoping Gerrard doesn't start against Everton, we are a much better side without him in it. Unfortunately he has gone on one season too many and is nowhere near the player he used to be.
Sentiment aside I support LFC not Steven Gerrard, he has been great, he will be forever up there with Kenny in supporters eyes, but we move on, we always move on and the time to move on is now, not in 4 months time.
Can is the man to fill his spot once we sort out our defence longer term.

06 Feb 2015 12:51:24
I was hoping Ilori was the man to fill that right CB side of defense - especially with his pace. That would allow Can to move up.

But I fear that Ed002 may think that Ilori is so hacked-off with Liverpool that he may leave after the loan?

But Wisdom will be good too.

G

I'd rather it was Ilori, a work mate of mine is a baggies fan and he isn't impressed with Wisdom. says he has poor concentration and easily turned.

06 Feb 2015 14:59:29
Ilori has had many injury problems and has struggled at his loan clubs. It just hasn't worked out for him and I wouldn't mind if he leaves this summer.

06 Feb 2015 08:50:50
Eds, thought for a post tomorrow, Should Daniel Sturridge be played from the start. I really think and hope not but would be interested in what my fellow fans say, maybe a test of wanting the win more than protecting the player lol.

{Ed001's Note - ok mate cheers.}

I personally think Sturridge will start from the outset. Then again, he hasn't yet had 45, and I wouldn't mind if Fabio started the match. His pressing helped win us that game at Bolton, and its very important to keep Everton's backline on their toes.

06 Feb 2015 13:08:40
If he's fully ready to start, start him. If he isn't, dont. I'd rather a fully fit Sterling up top for the game then a half fit Sturridge

Depends if he is fit well he is fit 5 months is enough rest yeno

I would start Borini and Sterling in behind due to their movement. Bring Studge on to finish them off.

06 Feb 2015 08:21:07
That latest Brendan Rogers interview reading between the lines certainly seems to be the first time he's admitting he's going to be moving on very soon
Might be reading something out of nothing but most eds seem to think he's gone in the summer
Talking about when he leaves wanting to win some silverware this year and how much he's enjoyed the last two and a half years sounds like closing a chapter

I got the same vibe as well

06 Feb 2015 11:17:17
I know what you mean, Fowler. I'm sure we may be reading a little bit too much into it (its all a conspiracy, lol!) but knowing how Rodgers can let his mouth run away with him in interviews, I wouldn't be at all surprised if he does leave in the summer. We can only wait and see!

Is he not speaking in that context because he is about to be in charge for his 100th game and it is a bit of a landmark, he kind of analyses his time in charge so far then gose on to say what he thinks they should be achieving going forward. seems kind of standard from a manager about to hit a "landmark"

06 Feb 2015 08:15:23
Back to top has gone entirely from my laptop screen.

{Ed002's Note - If you turn toward the south and hold your laptop just above shoulder height, then it will come back.}

06 Feb 2015 09:12:43
With me it's the screen on my phone. For some reason the page now is bigger than the screen and when I try to make it smaller the writing is minute.This has only happened in the last 2days

{Ed033's Note - i have changed it back now, so this should be ok.

06 Feb 2015 05:07:08
Ed002, I have an interesting but perhaps challenging question for you.

Say a club with their own TV channel wanted to show their own games (live), could they hypothetically buy the rights to those games from the Premier League? Eg could Liverpool pay say £100m for the exclusive rights to show all of their own games and then re-coup that fee by charging fans say £20 a month for LFCtv?

Because I'd willingly pay anything up to about £25-30 a month for a channel that would show all of our league games with no exceptions. Are there rules currently in place preventing this, or are no teams brave enough to take the chance and risk not getting enough people to sign up to their channel?

If there are no rules against it, and if I owned a major club like Liverpool, Man U, Arsenal etc with a large fan base, I'd go all out to secure those rights and increase my revenue. If there are rules against this, are there any teams out there looking to get these rules abolished so they can show their own games and reap the financial rewards that come with it?

If you don't know the answer, fair enough. I was just thinking about this the other day and it got me wondering.

{Ed002's Note - No, the Premier League clubs agreed to collective bargaining for the sale of the games. Eventually, perhaps in 10 years time, a breakaway pan-European league will happen and perhaps the club could then could do something. It would also cost considerably more than £100M per year. Clubs will look to other income streams - perhaps some sort of streaming. If that is the case both Liverpool and Arsenal are well placed.}

Thanks for the reply Ed. Yeah £100m was a completely uneducated guess! Very interesting read though.

You have to remember also EMS that the other team would lose all their tv money from the game against us so while it's great for us to have our own rights our oppenents will have theirs to the tv company so we'd also have to compensate the other team no doubt

Ed2 why are Liverpool and arsenal well placed? Thanks

{Ed002's Note - Because both sets of owners have people who specialise in such areas.}

06 Feb 2015 08:00:35
Hey all. have to say Great site. being following it since start of the season n have just joined up to post, great to read other peoples opinions. Whether positive or negative. Y.N.W.A :D

{Ed001's Note - welcome to the site Droopy.}

06 Feb 2015 05:05:10
New balance home kit for next season is so bland. White away is nice though.

It doesn't look good at all, though I'm happy they kept the oldschool crest, I really don't like the new one, the old one looks classy and neat.

06 Feb 2015 07:55:19
I love them. Nice, plain kit, a real sports shirt

Is this kit you guys are talking about confirmed? or just rumoured?

06 Feb 2015 02:43:51
Haven't posted in a while but still visit the site from time to time, and am dismayed that even after this huge pick up in form we've been having all I see on this site is people moaning. Is that all Liverpool fans are capable of any more?
We're second only to Southampton in the form tables I think. Weve only conceded 3 goals in out last 7 games. (1 in extra time, and 2 penalties). 4 clean sheets in 7 games? We never got that last season when we were supposedly doing so well. Brendan looks to have sorted the defence for the first time since he took over, and as we saw against Bolton, with Sturridge back and Coutinho on form we actually no longer have the cutting edge of a jelly, and can score under pressure!
This team is so young aswell: Can, Sakho, Moreno, Markovic, Henderson, Sterling, Coutinho, 7 of the starting 11 are under 25, Sturridge is 25. This team can grow into something special with the right additions.
So yes we need another firing striker, yes we should be replacing mingolet in the summer, yes brendan does have issues talking to the media, and yes we are in some debt which needs better managment, but there is still a lot to be optimistic about at the moment.
Its one thing to moan when you're losing, but to moan when the teams winning really makes me wonder about some 'fans' on here.

06 Feb 2015 07:57:55
Why is it that being able to see that not everything is rosey, looking at longer term view and wanting something different, some change, no matter how it is phrased, is moaning? As you say there is a lot of good happening but there is also a lot happening that is bad for our club and if we keep ignoring it, it'll keep getting worse. You aren't a fan just because you sing when you're winning

To be fair to Migs, yes most liverpool fans were not happy with him earlier in the season, But, he has def improved 100 per cent, looks a lot more focused, much better on crosses, is commanding his goal area, and getting more clean sheets,
I think we should be giving him all the credit that he deserves,
yes another keeper to come in to keep him on his toes, sell him, no way .