Liverpool Banter Archive August 08 2013

08 Aug 2013 22:13:31
Just heard that John Henry has told world press that Suarez will NOT be joining Arsenal or anybody else either. He stated empahtically that Suarez would be a Liverpool player on Sep 3.

Looks like he's going nowhere boys. Only time will tell if he likes his pies hot or humbled.

Personally i'm sick of the whole Suarez stuff and think he has been extremely badly advised. No idea what happens now, but the board of LFc are getting tough. He is after all just a squad member ( albeit a good one ) in a team that has many new young stars.

I like John Henry but I think he's made a blunder here! Keeping Suarez with his attitude could be a disaster! And what does he mean no time to replace? There's a month left yet! He's really backed himself and the club into a corner now!

As the ed said, its just posturing. If the right bid is made, he will go. However, henry will not tolerate Arsenal and Suarez`s under-handed schemes. That he will not stand for.

Liverpool have no intention of keeping Suarez.They are after as much money as possible for him. This is just the owner of the club showing who's in charge. Suarez has stated he wants out and Henry has basically said "you go on our terms not yours".
Don't read too much into it.

09 Aug 2013 09:03:40
It's just an awful statement from Henry, to be honest. I don't know if he actually means it, but keeping an unpredictable Suarez around seems a terrible idea to me. Certainly didn't work out for City with Tevez and don't see it working for us either.

08 Aug 2013 21:58:19
Just been on the anfield tour when my 3 year old started having a massive tantrum crying, screaming and shouting outside. She has now been offered a contract at arsenal. Obviously she said no!! :-) taffred

08 Aug 2013 21:43:55
does anyone what channel I need to order this season to get all the PL games . I am in BC Canada? thanks gents YNWA

08 Aug 2013 21:31:25
Do the Ed's think if arsenal would have bid £50m for suarez instead of the £40m+£1 He would be anarsenal player?

Ynwa {Ed001's Note - I doubt it myself.}

08 Aug 2013 21:37:03
1. Chelsea
2. Man City
3. Liverpool
4. Man Utd
5. Arsenal

18. Norwich
19. Hull
20 C. Palace

Top English Scorer: Sturridge
Most Assists: Continho

I'm loving the optimism so won't disagree but I'm sure loads of so called LFC fans will!

Strive for stars and you may end up at the moon!

Haha - no bias there! I love it and hope it comes true my friend.

Not bias at all lol

08 Aug 2013 22:41:49
it seems you're a sandwich short of a picknick!

Love the optimism, but realistically I would have thought its a little LFC top heavy! :)
Best assist and goals coming from us and top 3! Would love it. where would spurs finish?

You really think Chelsea will finish above us?

Wouldnt be surprised to see Norwich in the top 10 this season.

08 Aug 2013 21:18:06
How would everyone feel about luis Muriel an alexis Sanchez as Suarez replacements?

Yes definitely. But it won't happen. If only the club thought like the fans when it comes to buying replacements, we will end up with another Andy Carroll

Grate but ain't going to happen especially sanchez

I think we should go for them or at least 1 of them along with Eriksen, Papa & Cissokho to finish the summer off, we need proven quality players when Suarez departs and in Papa, Sanchez & Eriksen were getting proven quality players!

When you say 'thought like the fans' you mean, Spend money on players like Dempsey and Sigurdsson who had such huge impacts for spurs last season?

Or perhaps you mean we'd spend 150 million on Cavani, Ken Aguero and Lavezzi?

The fans have good intentions, but a lot of them would be disasters if they could make the decisions. Myself Included.

DBol - that's because us as fans only have to consider whether we 'think' they are affordable! The board have to explore whether they player wishes to join us, will the player be able to settle in the uk, what length of contract they are after and wages etc - as fans we just throw names out there - I want another attacking front player and trust the club will get it right - i'm impressed with the acquisitions so far in the last 12 months - we press high, we break quickly - we just need a little bit more quality at full backs and that other person up front and I would be well happy

08 Aug 2013 20:56:29
I think people are forgetting how good of a player michu is, we could play him as are main striker, behind the striker or even in midfield. Think how big he is he Bullys people and he's not that slow and the cannon of a left foot speaks for its self, let's snap him up and either papadopalous alderwield or llori and I think we could be good to go this season maybe another attacker or another lb to add competition.

Cheers
SaggyRedknapp

08 Aug 2013 22:45:12
really? why would michu want to leave swanswa for us? llori could be on his way to spurs? and alderwierald to everton.

08 Aug 2013 20:46:17
Eds.in your honest opinion where will suerez move too and how much? Ynwa {Ed030's Note - I am unsure,I hope to Rm however Arsenal are likely to make another cash bid. }

Do you think we will accept the next offer eds? {Ed002's Note - Much will depend on what other interest there is. Liverpool will not want to sell to Arsenal.}

08 Aug 2013 20:18:18
eds do you think Liverpool will report arsenal for the tapping up (not sure if tapping up is the right word) of suarez saga?
the 40 +1 bid only came after suarez said he would be happy to move to arsenal.
that bid is pretty exact to activate the clause in his contract (bids over 40 million)
last night after the game they said that there would be a confidentiality agreement in his contract, so I would guess one of his representatives informed arsenal of the clause, so arsenal have tried to used info obtained illegally to there advantage.
this is of course only if Liverpool have to sell for less then there valuation of suarez.

thanks {Ed002's Note - There is nothing to report them for. I explained the reason for the £1 all ready. The figure that would let there be discussions with another club has been discussed openly on here for 9 months. You seem to be clutching at straws for some unknown reason.}

08 Aug 2013 20:06:18
Eds any news on Alderweireld rejecting Everton? {Ed002's Note - You want the Everton page for such things.}

08 Aug 2013 19:57:40
We seriously need to get John Barnes involved in the club as some sort of ambassador or something. The man just speaks sense everytime he speaks. {Ed002's Note - So what would you be expecting him to do in his role as an ambassador?}

I'd expect him to teach kids how to rap.

That would do to start with ed.

It's always nice to have your legends around the place. Commercially its not too bad either, even if its just posing for pictures for excitable fans at official club functions like we've seen Fowler and Rush doing. So basically not that much but I'd like to see him involved more with the club. {Ed002's Note - So you would like him to mooch around Anfield, and smiling when someone wants their picture taken with him. Not much of an ambassadorial role.}

Advice, smiling, motivational speeches.

Hmm maybe there are non-commercial aspects to the role I'm not privy to.

Perhaps he could give out some ferrero rocher.

You've got to hold and give but do it at the right time, you can be slow or fast but you must get to the line.theyll always hit you and hurt you defend or attack, there's only one way to beat them get round the back, catch me if you can because I'm the England man and what your lookin at is the master plan. We ain't no hooligans this ain't no football song, 3 lions on my chest I no we can't go wrong .

08 Aug 2013 19:14:16
Does anyone else remember the interviews Suarez gave last season saying he wouldn't be leaving just because we didn't qualify for the champions league. So he thinks he's persecuted by the press & wants to leave the country. Then he changes his mind & says he wants to move to Arsenal. Get rid of him ASAP we've had bigger & better players than him. I can't wait for the reception he gets when he comes back to Anfield in an Arsenal shirt. Not to mention the half way line leg breaker one of his former colleges should deliver. {Ed002's Note - The key lesson to be learned is not to hang off every word spoken during interviews with players, managers etc.. Things change all of the time and players come and go. Suarez played the field last summer with Juve and Liverpool bought him off. Now he will be gone.}

I'll be glad when he's gone. If he wants to leave so badly put in a transfer request. Only hope he finds the grass is not always greener.

I vote lucas to do it, suarez has betrayed him more than any.

I'd be happy with a simple Agger elbow to the head ala Torres when the ref basically ignored it. It would also mean Agger is still with us. Make him Vice Captain asap.

08 Aug 2013 19:00:33
hi.i posted on banter page, read them but now can't find them and it say on my account that I didn't post anything. confused. {Ed002's Note - You want to try the Conspiracy page.}

That's it ed send them our way! :)

Absolute genius eds 02 i'm still chuckling

Ouch!

Ah touché.

08 Aug 2013 17:49:58
hey eds.
top english clubs like chelsea, manchester united arsenal are yet to sign big/any names? are we to expect some sort of frantic last week of the window?
also is Liverpool holding interest in any established player from a club like arsenal chelsea or city?
i have a feeling we would be in for dzeko very soon.
just wondering though is there interest from Liverpool in any BPL players?
thankyou {Ed002's Note - All three clubs are actively looking to recruit players still. Liverpool has not shown interest in players from Arsenal, Chelsea or Manchester City.}

08 Aug 2013 17:26:29
Any news about Yesil? I really like this lad and if fit would put him in the senior squad, he has goals in his blood! mark my words he will be a superstar for us, given his chance, in fact unless we are going to attract a top forward I would go with who we have and promote him, feel free to disagree but its my opinion, don't just diss it, tell me your answers!

The lad had a bad injury he will not be ready till at least christmas.

Hopefully he's not still sleeping on the floor at Melwood.

Thanks for the update KLUMBER, he is a very dangerous player, hope he gets fit soon.

Sorry that was not an update. just my opinion.

Completly agree that Hypia and Riise were amazing players, I still remember seeing big sami scoring against Omagh town in a charity match when I was about 8, never seen a man jump so high and never seen someone wear the badge with so much pride, the topic of skirtel is a sensitive one but michale owen even said last night on BT sport that he lost his form more times than enough but as he was given the chances he got his form back and only improved as a player, that is until he abandoned us for real madrid, talking of kolo toure the man has had nothing but great things to say about the squad, the supporters amd the club since he joined, I think when he is back to full match fitness he will be a great addition to our team and will be there to give experiance to the likes of andre wisdom :-) would love to hear your opinions back

Completly agree that Hypia and Riise were amazing players, I still remember seeing big sami scoring against Omagh town in a charity match when I was about 8, never seen a man jump so high and never seen someone wear the badge with so much pride, the topic of skirtel is a sensitive one but michale owen even said last night on BT sport that he lost his form more times than enough but as he was given the chances he got his form back and only improved as a player, that is until he abandoned us for real madrid, talking of kolo toure the man has had nothing but great things to say about the squad, the supporters amd the club since he joined, I think when he is back to full match fitness he will be a great addition to our team and will be there to give experiance to the likes of andre wisdom :-) would love to hear your opinions back

"never seen someone wear the badge with so much pride"
Carra
steve G
Agger

Sion mills Red - agree with your comments - obviously attached to the wrong thread - hence Buck dodgers adding in Carra etc having not seen your OP. Every time I seen Sami he totally bossed it. I've high hopes for Wisdom/Kelly. Rather than CB, I would rather we strengthen the full back positions - cannot wait for the new season

Yeah that's me broseph lol yeah just was reading the comments Brendan Rodgers left on ssn about suarez and it really got me angry that a player with his quality doesn't see the love and support that all Liverpool fans have showed him, but I have 100 % trust that Rodgers will replace him with a more than capable striker who this time will hopefully care more about the badge, the supporters and the club rather than think the grass is always greener on the other side

Oh I see what happened there, thanks for pointing that out 100 percent Red

08 Aug 2013 17:05:56
Anyone else think we are holding onto Suarez til the end of transfer market so that Arsenal won't have time to sign another striker whilst we whisk Suarez off to Madrid (or Bayern, or who cares)?

Would be great if we strengthened and Arsenal didn't have a chance to sign anyone. Perhaps that is BR's plan! Brilliant.

Do you honestly think we are depending solely on this transfer lol we have money and other top targets too get real please

No Devon, I do not honestly think that we are relying on Suarez transfer (BR has made it clear that we have targets, etc). Just stating how nice it would be to keep Arsenal lurching until the last day then unload Suarez on continental team, such as "get Real" as you have suggested

Apologies Devon, just realized you meant to say 'gooner'. In that case, yes, I think you are relying on one target

Devon you may well have money and other targets doesn't mean you will get them . Take it from us its hard for teams like us to sign top players at teams perticulay when you haven't won anything is so long .

08 Aug 2013 16:59:40
As Luis has more than a passing resemblence to a young Freddie Mercury - do you think he was singing along to 'I Want it All' by Quuen when driving into Melwood today?!?!?!?!

08 Aug 2013 17:17:25
Just had a mental image of Suarez as Freddie in the video for "I want to break free"
That moment on its own was worth the entire transfer saga to date

Alvy, the image of Suarez dressed in drag was worth the entire transfer saga for you? I would never want to know what you get up to behind closed closets.

I want to break free would be the B side

08 Aug 2013 21:49:28
Fat bottom coffers?

They should play 'another one bites the dust' to him in the dressing room

08 Aug 2013 16:43:39
Eds? Do you think its likely that coates, skrtel, spearing and suarez will leave? {Ed002's Note - Read the posts please.}

Spearing is having his medical at Bolton after personal terms and fees have been agreed.

There is a rumor that Skrtle might go on loan to Napoli w/ an option to buy.

Suarez will definitely leave. Even if he stays with us, what's the use of player who does not want to play for us anymore.

I am not sure about Coates.

08 Aug 2013 16:12:22
I may be biased but I think Henderson should be in the England team ahead of Cleverly, especially now he's not in the U21 team.

08 Aug 2013 17:04:37
if he was in the utd squad he would be, but not for the friendlys.

Personally don't rate cleverly that much and agree with you regarding henderson. Think he is a much better player and if his stats back it up! Dunno how he is overlooked. also thing I hate more is seeing Milner's name on the team/squad sheet

Milner does what is asked of him, which is mostly defensive work to cover for Johnson. Other than a dodgy hair cut I can't see what cleverly brings!

08 Aug 2013 16:00:39
Could potentially be 8 out, 4 in by the time the transfer window shuts.

Spearing should leave soon and I expect Assaidi to be next.

Skrtel or Coates, if not both, are probably on their way, as long as a replacement is brought in (let's hope it's Papa!)

Cissokho to come in as cover/ to challenge for LB.

I'd expect Flannagon to be sold or loaned and Robinson to be loaned if we bring in Cissokho.

Assaidi will probably be going back to Holland rather than on loan to QPR and I expect there to be some news regarding Downing too; probably that he will leave rather than sit on the bench for £80k a week! (Hopefully a replacement will be brought in.)

Finally, let's face it, Suarez is as good as gone. Probably won't happen until nearer deadline day, but come September 2nd, he won't be a Liverpool player! Again, let's hope he is sold abroad (which I am sure he will be) rather than to Arsenal. Also, depending on how soon he leaves could determine what kind of replacement, if any, we get. Perhaps if he were to leave soon, we may get a more established/experienced striker ie Costa, or if it is later on, maybe a young striker to provide cover for Sturridge/Aspas/Borini.

Not in the know, just (trying) to use common sense!

Last thing, I'm very happy with our pre season, the signings we have made and the way BR is going about his business. I am so pumped for the new season, top 4 here we come!

In all honesty do you think the first team has been strengthened as br said he had strengthened the squad but not the first team as personally without any added first team replacements I am afraid 4th is out of sight

Robinson is already playing for Blackpool.

Left on loan about two weeks ago.

08 Aug 2013 15:44:54
Eds and reds,
With the likely departures of Stewart Downing, Oussama Assaidi and Luis Suarez imminent, I was looking at wingers linked with Liverpool this summer.
Diego Capel, Antoine Griezmann, Eljero Elia, Jeremy Menez and Hatem Ben Arfa are the most linked, are Liverpool interested in any of these players? {Ed002's Note - Try the search engine please.}

08 Aug 2013 15:32:22
Cissoko looked ok against Everton, not great but decent, I guess we'll see how his loan goes.

Coates looking so dodgy, if we can get rid of him is Ilori still the most likely replacement Eds? Who might be interested in Coates? Loan or buy?

Similarly if Skrtel goes is Papa the most likely replacement right now? Thanks again Eds & best of luck for the final weeks of the window. {Ed002's Note - Try the search function - nothing has changed about these players.}

08 Aug 2013 15:10:18
Hi Eds

A question for ed001/002 if your around

Do we know if the rumours of interest in Muriel were true or just rumours?

Also seen that one of the eds said that work is currently being put into identifying CB targets, do we know who these targets could be yet and is this player going to he Skrtels replacement

Think a steikeforce of Sturridge, Aspas, Muriel and Costa would be immense all skillful, pacey and lots of strength in Costa to bully defenders to offer up a different option

Cheers {Ed002's Note - As I have explained, I am not aware of any Liverpool interest in Muriel. I could only speculate right now about CBs beyond what has been discussed.}

If only, I would love him to play for us, always wanted him. booo hooo! look you've upset me now!

08 Aug 2013 15:04:02
I'd rather we didn't sell Suarez to Arsenal but if we did it wouldn't be the end of the world - we had him last season (in top form) and we still only finished 7th. Add to that the fact that he is best with the team built around him, will take some time to settle in, and misses a decent chunk of league games, and he may not have as big an impact at Arsenal as many are predicting.

If we could replace him with a goalscoring AM and a wide attacker (eg/ Michu+Costa) I wouldn't write us off for the top 4 even if we do sell to Arsenal, and especially not if we use some of the money to bring in a top class cb - something that Arsenal are painfully lacking!

I honestly think he would have little impact at Arsenal. The won naught with Van Persie and he's arguably a much better striker. Personally, I would have taken then £40M+1 offer (but would have required a transfer request out of Suarez), avoided all the drama and allowed us to go on our way.

As it stands this could be the best thing to happen to Liverpool. With Rogers comments last night and Carra's today this is all bringing the club together.

We are proving we are not going to be a push over, and building a good little squad in the process. Built on the ethics of all the club stands for.

We are at very good stage at the moment in our progress from the shambles that was. So it is essential that we stick to our guns and do not sell any star players to a rival. No matter what. We should not have done this with Torres either. It sends out the wrong message. Whether he was finished or not.

Suarez needs to be sold to a European club and more than likely will. Real Madrid are waiting in the wings.

08 Aug 2013 15:00:03
Things seem to be progressing nicely this week in terms of transfers,
Assaidi has gone to QPR to get valuable experience.
Spearing looks set for a transfer to Bolton(shame really because he actually wants to play for the club unlike others)
Rumours circulating about potential moves for Downing, Skrtel and Coates.
We also now hold immense power over Suarez's career we could fine him everyday for his poor attitude and let him rot in the reverses(which would be to good for him) or we could sell him at a realistic price of around £45-47million.
Now with these players gone or going we could examine players we actually have a chance of signing
CBs: Alderweireld, Papadopoulos, Sakho, Badstuber(I don't think he's part of Guardiola's plans)
LBs: Cissokho, Melgarejo
CDM/CM/CAM: Luiz Gustavo, Livermore/Sandro(if Spurs sign Capoue) Eriksen(unlikely but it would be nice)
LW/RW: personally I can't see us signing a winger however we've been linked with a couple and would probably only sign one on loan e.g. Shaquiri/Atsu
ST/CF: Who knows, 1 in is a certainty and as always your guess is as good as mine, Muriel(Work permit wouldn't really be an issue; "exceptional talent" rule) Eto'o seeing as Anhzi are in meltdown, Lamela (we could use the FSG link to try get a deal)
Finally: youth players to get a chance again this year: Sterling, Ibe, Wisdom, Yesil, Lloyd Jones, McLoughlin, and maybe teixeira (if his back holds up)

Well targets depend on sales but seeing as we bid (apparently) £20m+ for costa/HM we have money plus loan of assaidi and sale of spearing, means even w/out Saurez money we aren't broke, but if you add £40m after he's gone (other 5-10 we get from him towards agents fees, tax etc) we could really strengthen. For me I'd try:
Lb:cissokho/melgarejo (just loan cover don't mind which)
Forward: either costa or muriel would be idle but both could be difficult
CB: papa, alderweireld
DM/CM: want a bit of athleticism, Diame (not everyone's cup of tea, but cheap) or kondogbia
And if there is money left over maybe a wee gamble: Ericksen, Griezman, Boudebouz, or konaplyanka (dunno his price) if not maybe try loan Sinclair or Tello.
Think we could have a great squad but will have to see how things pan out.

If Gerrard retires from the England squad who they going to call?

Ghostbusters!

08 Aug 2013 14:10:51
does costa remain a possibility or have we took notice of what Madrid said and moved on? thanks in advance {Ed002's Note - I don't know.}

08 Aug 2013 13:46:05
Echo reporting that Arsenal are readying themselves for a £51m bid for LS. Also that Assaidi is to go on loan to QPR. Matt

No it doesn't.

Sorry. should have said echo reports via other sources on rumour transfer mill etc etc. I will whip myself tonight for not making the distinction better :) Matt

Why can't people tell the difference between Transfer Gossip sections on the Echo and official sites, and actual news stories.

It's really not that difficult!

Noted, understood and feeling appropriately chastised. Matt

People need to chill out. Matthino- you've got nothing to apologize for. This is a rumors page, and your post sure sounds like a rumor to me!

Save your chastising for the trolls who deserve it, not for someone passing along what they've read!

08 Aug 2013 13:42:36
I read in Marca that Suarez did the same to Groningen in 2006 to force a move to Ajax for less than what he was worth. He ended up going there for more than original offer.

So now he has bit a player like he did in Ajax when he left to Liverpool, and also tried legal actions like he did when he went from Groningen to Ajax. Just shows what kind of person he is. Suarez is much more important than the club and supporters that have stood by him, and he proves it over and over again.

Yeah he def has an agenda . But don't understand why Arsenal . Players have left them to play for other clubs . He won't win the champions league with them and he may not even get into the champions league nxt yr . so what then . will he have a clause in his contract so he can leave . just doesn't make sense . if Real . Barca. or Bayern are his prfd targets . then he shld have stayed with us until they came for him . the guy is an person and really doesn't have a clue and def has no loyality in his blood.

08 Aug 2013 17:27:33
He wants to go to arsenal because no-one else has bid

08 Aug 2013 22:00:01
Arsenal sell their best player each summer. Suarez must have realized this and knows he will be off to Barca, Manchester United or somewhere else in 12 months.

Perhaps Suarez is not such a DF.

Ah, definitely needed a laugh.

08 Aug 2013 13:28:35
Compared with the start of last season, this seasons squad (even without Suarez) looks so much stronger on paper.
The new starting 11 plus the options we will have on the bench will earn us so much more points.

I actually think we are looking better on grass than we do on paper. The players have worked a lot on adapting the system from last season (likely as a result of the imminent departure of Suarez). The front line(s) that have played in the pre-season games have all been quick and very fluid in their movement which has created far more openings than our goal tally suggests. As the sharpness comes with every game hopefully we will take more of these chances and see some teams get a real spanking from us this season.

Your spot on mikey. Young kids are a year older. Also have more attacking options now .

Mikey, I am very optimistic about the new season and Rodgers has my full support, I think the way he has added depth to the squad for little money has been inspired .

But both Rodgers and Ayre have said repeatedly that we now need quality, to me that translates as two top drawer first choice players ( three if Suarez leaves ), otherwise we will be in the mini group from sixth to eighth again .

I am not being negative, just realistic, and I realise how difficult this will be without Champions League football .

If Rodgers and Ayre realise this, I for one am not going to argue with them, they are the experts after all .

How so?

We’re stronger? Please tell me who covers Enrique if he’s injured? Robinson. no he’s gone.

Tell me what happens if Mignolet is injured? Jones, same as last year

Midfield the same as Alberto has replaced Shelvey. On paper that's a reserve player from Spain against first team and EPL experience or if you dislike Shelvey then say Suso. whos also gone.

Up front? Aspas for Suarez? Really. Better?

Only improvement on paper is the balance sheet, which is what FSG are interested in. Only one I see as better is Toure for Carra. But overall a weaker squad.

Who covered Enrique last season?
Not Robinson, it was Glen Johnson so we are the same in that department anyway and by the looks of it we will be signing another LB on loan so we will be stronger.

Depending on your opinion of Mignolet you could argue we are stronger in the GK area because he is better than Pepe.

We are looking for another AM as everyone knows so we will be stronger in that department, not to mention having Allen back to full fitness and a much improved Jordan Henderson.

Aspas was never bought to replace Suarez, he was an extra forward so when Suarez leaves we will sign someone else.

Dont judge a job that is half done, why be negative when we have won 6 on the run, scored 17 and conceded 1 without Suarez or Sturridge?

Crunch, sometimes it's not about comparing individual players FIFA/FM scores to each other, but how the team plays as a whole.

Go back and re-watch the shambles that were the Toronto FC and Roma friendlies from last year, then watch the ones from this year and tell me the team is not playing miles better than we were this time last season.

08 Aug 2013 13:18:14
Aspas looks like a really decent buy! Alberto's technique for the volley was also top draw. Borini was unlucky not to get a couple, unfortunately for him he just seems like an unlucky person. Needs a bit of a break to get him up and running.

I can't help but wonder who we will sign if Costa falls through with suarez departing. Looks like Rodgers will have to pull a rabbit out of the hat! Regardless of age, Spurs have got an excellent player in soldado. I think there is a good chance he will pay off that fee with champions league football.

Danny

08 Aug 2013 13:16:29
Hey Eds

Do you see Liverpool making any so called "marquee" signings (houslehold names) or do you see br opting for less known but equally talanted players i.e Aspas or Alberto?

The reason I ask is without CL it will be hard to attract massive names without spending big money, which we may have but shouldn't spend on big player.What do you guys think, should we chase big names or what?

Have you got any ideas in the sort of players we should be aiming for? {Ed002's Note - Obviously it is impossible to say who people have heard of and who they haven't heard of - I was surprised so few knew who Mkhitaryan is. If Cissokho is a household name, then expect to be pleased.}

Haha
dat means we now move to our cb targets ;)

08 Aug 2013 13:09:51
Hey peeps, as angry and disappointed you might be at Suarez, the fact is he is just an employee, he could be sold, fired whatever you wanna call it by Liverpool at any time. If hadn't whinged and sulked and was sold off for 50 mil without anyone knowing he wanted to leave. You would all be hating fsg and Rodgers. So in a sense he's done them and us a favor by being such a brat. Btw I'm Uruguayan so I still love the guy because of our national team but am very disappointed in him for Liverpool lol.

I completely agree with you, some people are jus fickle minded and want to jump on the band wagon to blame anyone for anythin, if FSG/Rodgers had sold Suarez without anyone knowin, it would have been 'FSG out, Rodgers out' They seem to forget these people are in a position to judge what we cannot, and if they see a benefit to sellin him so be it, ala Torres and the 'black cloud' he kept over Anfield! The only person blame should be placed upon here is Suarez himself and Suarez alone!

The 2 benefit's to what Suarez has done, is allowed the fan's to see its - A) Suarez actively pushin for the move and B) allowed Liverpool fan's to really see what kinda person he is.
They removed some of the red tinted glasses people wear and they've 'forgot' they stood by him durin the Evra and Ivanovic incidents, cause quite frankly, we now know it was not worth standin by him in his time of need because he is unable to repay the favour, not only that dragged the Liverpool name down durin the process.

Remember, this is the same Suarez who took Groningen to court to pursue a move to Ajax, lost the case and still got the move he wanted. Hand balled on the line in the African World Cup, he bit a player in Ajax, he 'racially abused' Evra, he bit Ivanovic, he's used at least 3 different excuses (English media, Champ's League and an agreement in his contract and/or with Rodgers) to get his move from Liverpool, he's threatened to take us to court and has taken us to the PFA.

I've said it since we bought him and i'll say it again, while Suarez the football player is incredibly talented and top 5 in the world on his day, Suarez the human being is jus a despicable person and someone you wouldn't have the time of day for if he wasn't a footballer.

Good post Carb.

08 Aug 2013 12:57:00
I posted the other day eds but has not gone on? {Ed002's Note - No idea, sorry.}

08 Aug 2013 12:40:51
i have too laugh at some persons on this site who think because a news paper links us with a player, we are chasing him and when that player signs for someone else we have missed out.in that case lfc would of signed 137 players this window.get real lads we are suppost too be educated football fans?thanx dermydoc

Sorry looking for the Banter + Rumour site.People get excited, carried away. For me this is what the transfer window is all about

08 Aug 2013 12:32:51
Spearing undergoing medical at Bolton after agreeing fee

Best of luck to Mr Spearing. Extremely hard working and dedicated employee till the very end for our club, but was simply not good enough for us. Hope he has a good time at Bolton and helps secure their promotion.

Farewell Jay I liked your commitment and dedication. And not even once did show any negative attitude. Great lad.

08 Aug 2013 12:00:58
Topic: net spend

Just had a quick look at three clubs who are relatively new to the Premiership and their net spend this close season.

Norwich - Net spend +20m
Swansea - net spend + 24m
Southampton - net spend +19m

contrast that to Liverpool whose net spend this close season has been +2m

Amazing to think that even after the sale of Suarez we will not have spent anything tangible.

I understand what you are saying however there are years when clubs don't need to have a big net spend as they have assets within the club that they can remove that allows the club to strengthen without investing tens of millions.

The owners have shown this over the past three windows.

This summer is different as we have removed players that have brought in money that we have then used on new players which given time will become greater assets.

The sale of Suarez will no doubt see the money re-invested however we have to give the new signings and young players time to blossom. If we continue to spend tens of millions above what we have sold then these players will not get the chance. Bare in mind we are only in domestic cups this season, the squad does not need to be massive, just filled with better quality, which I believe we will have. The new signings look good, the potential signings are meant to improve the team further. Yes Suarez will leave but the replacements will improve the team. A new cb, lb and attacking player from the Suarez money you could argue will generate more points than Suarez alone.

I for one trust FSG whole heartily and I think when money needs to be invested they produce. I also believe Rodgers has a great team model he is trying to implement and the players he targets will support that. So yes we may miss out on certain players but in BR I TRUST!

08 Aug 2013 12:32:17
Norwich, Swansea, Southampton- Net Spend January 0 mil
Liverpool - 20 mill

Lower teams have to spend the money to try and stay in the premier league.

was the carrol money not used up in january on sturridge and coutinho? {Ed002's Note - It really does not work like that with money. The money comes and goes in and out of the club. It is not in cash in brown envelopes marked "Carroll Money" or anything else.}

08 Aug 2013 11:52:53
The team has simply not been improved - in fact it's being weakened - perhaps for a season or so.

I do however find it remarkable that the press slated LS, he then castigated the press, then used them to try to engineer a move and put his case, the press then slating him again. Very funny.

Bottom line LS has been very badly advised and can frankly disappear from the club .one can accept he feels BR has broken his word ( not denied by BR) . a man'a word is his honour one may feel and certainly if that's the case he is entitled to feel aggrieved.

Nonetheless, LS abject disregard to the fans is a disgrace.

Hopefully those who cheered him at SG testimonial now know they're cheering for a player that has complete disregard about their support.

But whilst whilst we defend our club . they were only too quick to get rid of AC and other 'deadwood' players .

Bottom line - players and clubs both play the system- the common bond is that both don't actually care about us - the genuine fans.


M1

08 Aug 2013 12:13:45
It definetly has not be weakened M1, what you seem to be saying is that we are worse than last year? lol. have you been watching the pre season matches? yes its weaker teams but you can really see the difference

no offence bud, but your wrong

08 Aug 2013 12:16:40
Ps. Rogers has denied it, check ssn. he said

"There were no promises made - categorically none - and no promises broken, "

BR has denied it. He has said there were no promises made.

As for you comment that the team has not improved, that is a very poor observation.

I am not convinced we are that much better than at the end of last season and if Agger & Ratboy go then we will be weaker. Aspas looks good in terms of his movement and will start against Stoke and will be an improvement. Is Mignolet better than Pepe? Maybe. Can't see Alberto starting and is Toure better than JC? Not sure. Have we made a significant improvement? NO but we aren't weaker either. If no additions then I would say 6th right now.

The team has improved from when KK was in charge and that's without spending as much money and cutting a wage bill as well as having owners who are a lot more cautious in the transfer market.

How has the team not been improved?

its also doesn't matter if Liverpool promised anything to saurez, if its not in writing it doesn't mean rubbish. {Ed002's Note - That is simply not true. This is the problem with all of this misinformation being shared, and I appreciate that one of the Eds misinformed everyone that this was the case yesterday.}

BR has to tow the line and say that there were no promises made as LFC could be in breach of contract - we'll never know. Maybe the tribunal will sort it otherwise we sell to the highest bidder and move on. We should have learnt from the Torres affair

There was an article in the Guardian with a sports lawyer about verbal agreements regarding premier league contracts. Basically, legally, they don't wash. {Ed002's Note - Legally any verbal contract stands up in law, it may simply be more difficult to prove. However, it should be stressed that no one is relaying on such a situation in this matter - and equally no one is relying on there being any "release clause".}

"Any such assurances are legally irrelevant as Premier League contracts contain something called an "entire agreement" clause which excludes, or overrides, all prior verbal agreements. Morally it is a different matter, of course." Obviously I'm not a lawyer but I'll take your word for it. {Ed002's Note - As you see - the word "prior" appears. In simple terms this means that the contract overrides anything discussed during negotiation. Any subsequent agreement is enforceable but would need to be proved if disputed. But as I have said, such issues are not a matter of contention.}

Ah right. Thanks for clearing that up.

08 Aug 2013 11:44:12
ed, in your opinion do you think cissokho is better than Enrique? or just back up? I really hope he's far better, because Enrique is a poor defender {Ed002's Note - I really don't want to be comparing players.}

Def better going fwd than Enrique.

08 Aug 2013 11:35:58
Ed02 which clubs are interested in Eto'o {Ed002's Note - Liverpool has no interest. If you want to keep asking these questions about players at random Mikey, try the main site or the European pages.}

08 Aug 2013 11:24:40
Does anyone know if giving Henderson the armband yesterday was a hint at the new vice captain?
Heard a rumour early in the summer that he would be considered, but although I like Henderson and always thought he would come good, I can't help but feel the vice captain role would put too much pressure on him.

I thought Agger was nailed on for it (providing he rejects Barca) or other options were Lucas, Toure and Reina (before he left).

Thoughts?

NLS:

Don't think so Jay. Could be in line for it in years to come if he keeps his consistency, but of the players starting last night there was only him, Allen and Downing who would be realistically picked. With Allen not there too long and Downing potentially moving away, it seemed the only choice.

08 Aug 2013 11:17:19
Im heading over to Dublin this weekend for the game, just wondering if anyone knows of any places where our fans are likely to gather pre match?

Red,

To state the obvious, pretty much any bar.

Visiting Dublin a lot I suggest though that you drink a mile or so away from the Temple bar area. The price of a pint goes up about 10 cents every couple of hundred yards you get nearer to it. Check it out for yourself.

Hope you have a good time.

I live in Dublin a irish lad Dublin will be grate crack with Liverpool vs celtic any where in temple Bar is usually good but for the night that's in it any bar will do

Start off in Temple bar then head to any of the hotel bars close to the Aviva but be warned they will be packed but will be great athmosphere.
Thats my plan anyway

The Bars around Baggot Street are usually good craic on matchdays in Aviva- would imagine will be 50/50 on support as Celtic are also massive over here.
If you are looking to get leprechauns and get ripped off then temple bar will be up your street, but if you are looking for a more authentic Irish bars then Kehoes or Bruxelles off Grafton Street are prob best - bruxelles opens v late.

Golden Rule - steer clear of Copper Face Jacks - unless you looking to chase a rough creature

Make sure you buy drink in the off licence and drink it in the room . that will cost you a euro or less but a pint in temple bar will cost you 5 euro plus . dublin is dear to drink out all over but temple bar is the dearest, up around lansdowne rd [ some people call it the aviva but I don't ] is where you will get the footy fever kind of thing, I can't wait .

08 Aug 2013 10:57:54
Hey eds can't we have voting polls back?

Btw where is ed052? {Ed030's Note - Sure,He will be back soon. }

08 Aug 2013 10:37:07
NLS:

Could people please start prefacing their posts with NLS - Not Luis Suarez, so I can more easily decide which to read, things will work out eventually, just not in the next week or so.


So on that note:

what teams do people on here think could be a bit of a surprise this year.

I would go for Swansea and Sunderland. Good business is pre-season.

Swansea starting from a good foundation could push for top 6.

Sunderland what a turn-over in players have got in some interesting ones - Di Canio could be a surprise or could tank massively.

Norwich are looking interesting. They could go either way but Houghton seems a good manager so I expect them top ten.

NLS:

Thought about them live, seem to be getting plenty of goal scoring options, looking forward to seeing van Wolkswinkel, not so sure about defence though.

Swansea looked really good in the Europa, that could be for one of the following reasons:

1: They are really good
2: They were playing a poor team
3: I've spent all summer watching womens football, clouded my judgement.

NLS:

Possibly a combination of the three Op6?

I think Norwich, Southampton and Swansea will all have strong seasons - Swans could challenge for Europe if they keep hold of their players

What about Southampton? I see them top 10 this season. Don't fancy Di Canio myself

08 Aug 2013 10:32:01
I wonder when all the dust settles over Suarez if LFC will report Arsenal to the FA over them, appearing, to have 'insider' information regarding their £40m + £1 bid?
I wonder what Suarez's agent's role is in all this? No one is coming out of this smelling of roses but Suarez's camp does smell strongly of sewerage {Ed002's Note - There is nothing to report them for. You really need to drop any discussion of contracts, legal issues etc..}

08 Aug 2013 10:26:02
Eds Tomorrow can we have a NO SUAREZ DAY. {Ed002's Note - How about no embarrassing posts about contracts and various types of clauses.}

Ed I've used the search function and its actually you who initially brought up the legal issue thing. You said Suarez was considering legal options and all this stuff so why is it annoying you when you're the one that first spoke about it? And confused why you don't want to talk about it because its the number one topic on earth at the moment; the interpretation of Suarez's contract. So of course there's going to be legal talk on here all week non-stop, its a given isn't it? You seem to get annoyed by things you really have no control over, you can't possibly think we are all going to stop talking about contracts and legal disputes when its the most talked about thing on the planet at the minute? Just saying. {Ed002's Note - It is because nearly all of the discussion is totally misinformed Jayden. It is simply the sharing of ignorance of a matter that is clearly only understood by a few here.}

08 Aug 2013 10:13:51
How's the blood pressure eds hope it ok, he be gone soon then all will calm down hopefully enjoy your day ha

08 Aug 2013 09:47:35
Have you heard anything regarding chavs making an enquiry over suarez

I just had a funny feeling for a while now that Chelsea would come in for him. They need a CF.

08 Aug 2013 09:35:43
Hey eds,

If Suarez was sold for 50m would we be looking to sign another striker or would we strengthen our midfield and defence?

Thanks a lot, great site.

YNWA {Ed002's Note - There has as you know been interest in another forward so it is not unreasonable to assume of the 2 or 3 players that might arrive that one will be a forward.}

08 Aug 2013 09:23:17
Didn't manage to catch the game yesterday due to not having the internet in our new place, but what a hit from Luis Alberto. Did the lad play well throughout? He seems to have almost drifted under the radar with his performances in the post-match write-ups by journos.

Also, looks like Kelly has been smashing the bench press since his injury. Absolute tank. Will be great having a defender of his size coming in from corners/set pieces at both ends of the pitch, it's about time we had a beast in our back 4, Skrtel seemed a little lightweight considering his size.

Who were the standout performers yesterday?

JFT 96

JP

08 Aug 2013 09:49:00
We played well, very promising! Allens like a new signing and Alberto, I think he's another Alonso!

Alberto was good, good passing, vision and hard worker, at least in this game, I hope he builds confidence on that goal.

Alberto had his best game for us so far, a couple of nice touches and through balls in and around the box in addition to his goal

08 Aug 2013 08:58:52
Just logged in from work PC, checking if it works.

It works.

Indeed it does!

08 Aug 2013 08:36:49
Not bothered if Suarez leaves now, disrespectful to the shirt. I remember when our last "superstars" left the club to win trophies, we went on to win CL. Come on red men let's prove to Suarez he made a mistakes, 3rd spot & CL footy next season,

08 Aug 2013 08:33:29
Hi again lol.

Just want to say I think the new headline is absolutly halarious, that Suarez has been told to train on his own LOL. but its good though treating him like the child he is lol. just think, the naughty step on the stairs works with toddlers ;)

Other hand, halloween isn't to far away, Shall be dressing as a Zombie Luis Suarez wish a rubber arm to munch on ;D

LOL.

08 Aug 2013 08:25:59
So Barcelona rate Agger at £14 Mil and Luiz at £30 mil. Personally think it should be the other way round as Agger is twice the player. Who would you rather have because I think Luiz is a liability!

Especially as ones a defender and one gives it a go but would rather play "slightly" more forward!

I'd take Agger over Luiz and his clumsy late tackles and play acting any day. Luiz is so over rated, he's a liability. Whilst being a little injury prone I wouldn't swap Agger for any defender.

Liverpool will say Agger is not for sale. If he wants a move I'm sure Liverpool would probably want in the region of 30-35m. If they could convince Sanchez to join (unlikely) I'd take him plus a 5-10m.

08 Aug 2013 08:19:09
Brendan Rodgers has just gone up in my expectations, FSG doing well with this whole Suarez saga.

08 Aug 2013 08:08:00
What Liverpool should do is sit down with Suarez and ask him to sign a new deal which if Liverpool fail to get a Champions League place this season then he can leave next season as long as Liverpool receive £45M minimum for him and that he cannot join another Epl team only a foreign club. {Ed002's Note - That is not going to happen. You really need to put any thought of contracts out of your mind.}

08 Aug 2013 08:00:16
Hi eds
With all the financial trouble at anzhi do you see usoving for any of their players? I know lacina traore had been of previous interest but clearly they have other talented players like denisov, jucelei, zhirkov, eto, willian and lassana diarra. Loved diarra as a player in the premier league and for real and would give great cover in midfield and can also play right back, think there is any chance we will take a look at any?
Thanks, loving the site {Ed002's Note - I really can't sensibly comment. It is not how business works for clubs like Liverpool.}

08 Aug 2013 07:56:30
Hi everyone,

Just registered, I'm glad there is a lot more positivity so good work eds.

My opinion if Suarez goes is that there no chance we would sign a Jackson Martinez type player. Purely because DS is no1 striker, we play with 1 striker and he didn't move to us to play second fiddle 6 months down the line.

The Suarez money can be re-invested more wisely in other positions. DS showed that if fit he can bag 20 goals for us this season.

Thoughts anyone?

I kind of agree but then again if he gets injured who will step up and take his place borini? That guy can't even score againsy really poor teams! CAM/winger DM, LB and CB of class and well be fine

To be fair no one is expecting a Jackson Martinez type player. When Suarez is sold, I am almost certain we will take the money and look to buy a top RW and LW. Someone like Diego Costa, Muriel, Konoplyanka, Bernard (if he is not already sold).
Someone like them who are predominantly wide forwards. While our centre forwards will be Sturridge, Aspas and Borini.

I certainly don't expect a jackson martinez type replacement either (hence my post) but the amount of times you see people if we have any interest in him or any other top striker I think it is a pointless question. and I think solid cover would like aspas or costa if we sign him, who will other wise being played out wide usually

08 Aug 2013 07:29:16
Borini surprised me massively yesterday, he was desperately unlucky not to score a number of times. I think those who rubbish him may regret it come the end of the season. I feel if he gets a goal or two, he won't stop scoring, he has pace and excellent movement he just needs to fine tune his finishing!

Anyone else have any thoughts?

I agree, many people have not started off on fire, but how they have played is what has mattered. Ian rush for one, also LS kept hitting the post when he first arrived 11 goals, difference is he kept getting on the pitch to show what he could do.

Think Borini deserves our support until he is given a decent run and a chance to shine.

08 Aug 2013 09:45:23
i would say he would be 1 to play centre only, as didi hamann said last night he dosent get seen in the best light on the wings, but if you see his movement in the centre its much better and anyone that has played any football can see his running in the channels is perfect for countinho and gerrard to slip in. with sturridge prob first choice suarez head firmly stuck up his u know what fabio could be a very important member of r squad and for those that slate this lad who has been very unlucky imo since he joined the club with injuries need to remember loyalty goes both ways supporters and players.

He kinda reminds me of owen, sure owen had great finishing skills, but borini is running in channels, fast, has pace, only lacks confidence and a lil bit of arrogancy, what other think of him?

Yes, I think we should give the guy a break, and support hm fully. He's definitely talented, and has good movement. I think he just needs time to settle, and some confidence.

I like him but I still think he's trying too hard. Needs to relax a little bit.

Based on pre-season, Borini deserves an extended run in the first team. Let's see what he can do when fit.

08 Aug 2013 06:13:14
Hearing last night players getting testimonials a dying breed - if (as suspected he stays) Danny Agger should be getting one - YNWA Daniel {Ed002's Note - Not until after 10 years with the club.}

08 Aug 2013 02:51:19
As the owner of a small company, the mind boggles. Forget about ls, he is obviously not the shapest knife in the box but as an agent how does guardiola (spelling) let this happen.

If it happened once or twice, he is angry but how do the other players he represents see this.

He must be genuinely embarrassed.

With a lot of help from Arsenal, Pere Guardiola has single handedly ruined Suarez at Liverpool. He has allowed this situation to escalate knowing full well we had set a minimum price for the player. Its obvious to me that the agent and Arsenal are working together to get the outcome they seek. Funny how both Suarez and Wenger have come out using the word 'amicable' in the last few days as a description of how they want the deal to be concluded. This is football however and utd did the same with RVP so who can blame Arsenal and Wenger, not us. There is however, if and when a deal is concluded, a strong case in favor of Liverpool as to how Arsenal obtained confidential contractual information for them to bid an exact amount of £40M + £1 in relation to a non-existent release clause. I hope LFC report them to the Premier League once all this has settled just as in the Ziege case against us. This is Anfield and we will never be moved {Ed002's Note - Everything that has happened is of Suarez's own doing - no one else. There is nothing to report Arsenal for.}

08 Aug 2013 02:35:10
theoretically if suarez and skirtil go, we also have 25 additional money to spend we will have around 80 to 90 million to spend. surely that means we will have 35 mill to spend on a striker, 25 mill to spend on a attacking midfieder or winger, 15 mill to spend on a defender and the rest to spend on a left back. If this turns out to be true I will be estatic because witht this money and targets we will be able to transform our squad into top 3 candates. we will have a allround quality squad with no weak links

08 Aug 2013 01:11:16
Why do people automatically expect loyalty from someone who is basically a self employed contractor who comes from the other side of the world? Do you think that Liverpool were worried about Suarez being loyal to Ajax when they came knocking. Why is it any different when Arsenal/Real come knocking now?

Anyone with half a brain realised when he signed the contract last year that it was a desperate attempt to keep him one more year. The contract says as much. Liverpool's lawyers were just smart enough to outwit his lawyers or agent, who by the way if he does not fire them he is a bigger person than I expected.

"Oh no we won't say you can leave for 40m, we will say they can talk to you. Don't worry, basically it means the same thing Luis". What a load of crap. If you are going to agree to put a release clause in someone's contract do it like a man and don't be a pussy about it.

Don't get me wrong Suarez was wrong to go to the press and it was a crap thing to do, but what do you expect from someone who racially insults people and bites other players, multiple times.

The most depressing thing about this is that now everyone knows how Liverpool under Rodgers/Ayre do business with contracts. Do you think they will get away with that again? Either every decent players contract will have a bullet proof release clause or we will never sign another player worth having a release clause.

Oh sorry I forgot all these world class players will sign just because they want to be loyal to the club and ask for pound a week wages!

"The most depressing thing about this is that now everyone knows how Liverpool under Rodgers/Ayre do business with contracts. Do you think they will get away with that again? Either every decent players contract will have a bullet proof release clause or we will never sign another player worth having a release clause.
Oh sorry I forgot all these world class players will sign just because they want to be loyal to the club and ask for pound a week wages!"

This is the funniest post I've read this morning. Clubs don't spend huge transfer fees to put release clauses into their players contracts and players looking for a big move wouldn't be wise to ask for one either. The club have not duped Suarez and his agent, infact it is the Suarez camp that have misunderstood the legalities of their contract with LFC. I doubt you're a Liverpool supporter, the whole post stinks of an outsider. Oh and I think we pay a lot more than a pound a week in wages, a lot lot more so. Forget about loyalty, how about a professional honoring a contract that he has not so long ago signed!

08 Aug 2013 00:38:42
I just wanted to say I don't always agree with what BR does or says but tonight the way he handled the latest Suarez outburst and the way spoke about the traditions and morals of our football club was pure class

08 Aug 2013 00:16:55
I said before LS joined (under Red4Ever) that I was concerned about his behaviour, no matter what the skill level and how good he is. Now he has shown me to be unfortunately correct and it gives me no pleasure to see how he has constantly dragged our good name through the dirt, let alone his current antics of trying to get the PFA or anyone that will listen to help him move. OK then good, goodbye, you will never be bigger than LFC, I do not care how good you are Thanks for the few memories you have left behind, but know there are not as many as Rush, Barnes, Yeats or anyone else with a bit of class and loyalty have shown. How many LS clips will be in future DVD's of our greatest moments? Not as many as many of our legends and they will live on longer way after the name Suarez is forgotten

07 Aug 2013 23:53:40
also forgot to add what about lacina traore aswell for possible suarez replacement

07 Aug 2013 22:10:35
ED, are the rumours of Real Madrid making official contact with LFC regarding suarez true?
Hopefully, they are & the club can spend the money on much needed quality dedicated players . {Ed002's Note - I know nothing of them right now, but expect a Real Madrid bid.}

07 Aug 2013 23:52:24
Good to read in the Telegraph that Brendan is to make Suarez rain alone . and until he gets an apology to club and fans for his behavior. added to this seems Suarez is a messy situation with LFC's view of his contract being considered the correct interpretation and that they have the right to seek market value based on current transfers.
Added to that apparently Henry will not sell to Arsenal.
Advice for Suarez. sue and sack your agent. make up with LFC quickly and try and renegotiate your release clause value for the future.

08 Aug 2013 03:47:12
Suarez will not make any apology. Issuing an apology would be an admission of guilt and make him vulnerable to legal action from the club. {Ed002's Note - There will be no "legal action" from the club. Everyone (including Gordon Taylor) really needs to stop commenting on the contract and any legal matters. It is getting rather embarrassing to read the posts.}

All we need now is Arsenal to fail to qualify for the champions league, that would really make my day.

07 Aug 2013 22:48:15
Luis Suarez has been banished to the Liverpool FC wilderness for what his furious boss Brendan Rodgers has branded "a total lack of respect", writes David Maddock in Oslo.

Good step. Good. We really need to screw him.

Is it possible for us to accept a 30m bid from say China/Siberia even if the player doesn't want to go?

He thought we would roll over and die because we`ve stood by him in spite of his conduct. BR and FSG will not stand for that. The prisoners cannot be running the asylum. They will deal with him decisively and if he doesn`t shape up, he will be shipped out to anywhere but arsenal.

07 Aug 2013 22:37:37
That's LS gone by Monday guys

Good luck spending the cash

Like Liverpool a lot so hope this is not a second downward spiral you go on as that would be tragic given your heritage and fan base

Thanks for your concern, we will keep your wishes in mind.

07 Aug 2013 23:14:02
Rumours are QPR wish to take Oussama Assaidi on Loan for a season.

Would also like to say I feel Rodgers has handled the Suarez situation very very well.

Its done assaidi to qpr on loan

08 Aug 2013 07:49:49
Having been previously unconvinced by assaidi, whaty I've seen of him in pre-season so far suggests he's getting the hang of our system. If he has a future at LFC, a loan to QPR would seem less than ideal as he'd simply revert to being an out and out winger in a boring, one dimensional kick and rush team.

08 Aug 2013 11:14:40
Ed02, What punitive recourse do you imagine the club will employ to address the Suarez comments?

I wouldn't think DF giving an apology would help his case if he were to try and avoid a punishment by claiming innocence. {Ed002's Note - As I have explained on many, many occasions, the club want to sell him. They want the best deal they can get and should be looking to get this done as soon as possible. Getting involved in any squabbles over the player and doing anything to attract further attention to the matter is not going to do any useful at all.}

I think the Valarenga game showed us exactly why we can't really use Assaidi in the prem. He neglects his defensive work too much.

07 Aug 2013 21:41:15
Please no, not Agger :( a Liverpool without Agger at the moment for morale and loyalty would be pretty hard.

JFT 96

JP