Liverpool Banter Archive June 09 2013

 

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09 Jun 2013 23:43:48
I have question for ed002 (or actually anyone who wants to weigh in) its something that has annoyed me for years but I never had the forum to ask the question or someone who could actually answer it with any certainty but its something that's came back into my head lately and I reckon ed2 could put my mind at rest. With the whole thing with suarez going on and people saying that we always replace top strikers with another top striker, ie. fowler, owen, torres, suarez. Do you not think that the deal for michael owen to go to real madrid was the worst deal a club has ever made? How could Liverpool let a player who was at the time certainly one of the best 3 (maybe 5) strikers in the world and a balon d'or winner just a couple of years beforehand, leave for what I believe was 8 or so million plus a real madrid reserve player that no-one had ever hard of (and being honest i'm actually struggling to even remember his name right now) especially when if i'm right drogba moved in the same summer for 24 million. I know the questions a bit out of left field but at least its not the same crap your having to answer every 2 minutes lol {Ed002's Note - It is always down to if an acceptable offer is made for a player who wants to leave, a club can ask that player to stay but will normally let him move on if he wants to go.}

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If you had been on the Liverpool board ed do you reckon that what we got for owen was acceptable market value? I understand if you don't wanna get involved in this kind of conversation i. e. getting abuse etc. {Ed002's Note - I really have no interest in discussing the money. Sorry.}

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Last year of his contract maybe. I don't think they wanted to sell him to a EPL club and i'm sure the player was one Rafa wanted, one of the many who where uterally useless.

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Owen wouldn't sign a new contract, it was on the table for 13months so rafa sold him or he would have went for nothing

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Yes I think it was a rubbish deal involving Owen going to Madrid for 8 million plus the madrid reserve player, we should of got a lot more money for him but who can turn down the chance of playing for Real Madrid? I remember when mcmanaman went on a free transfer to Madrid also which was a rubbish deal for us also!

James

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The worst transfer decision in recent years was undoubtedly not signing Nikolas Anelka on a long term deal whilst he was on loan at the club.

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10 Jun 2013 07:10:04
It wasn't that bad a deal - what did owen do after he left madrid? He was finished by then.

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Antonio Nunez was the Real Madrid Player who came in part ex, he was crap if i'm honest, but Owen had his head turned by Madrid and the Reds had no choice but to let him go 8 million or he was gona go for nothing the summer, which wasnt going to be allowed at all
Scouserjohnny

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His transfer was so low because he was refusing to sign a new contract and was going to leave as a free transfer the following year.

It's in his book. He was unhappy with Liverpool's progression and also felt the terms being offered were not as good as they should've been. He also had reservations about the incoming manager at the time.

Nevada

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10 Jun 2013 11:38:26
Owen wanted out and he actually said, I could let the last year of my contact run down and go on a free but I sanyed the club to receive a fee so decided to go now. Rafa flew out to the england camp to speak to him carra and stevie, but he blew him out and said he wanted out. The club didn't want to sell and there hamds were tied, so got the best deal they could which was £8 million and nunes.

Waro

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10 Jun 2013 11:50:52
Or it may have been spelt nunez.

Waro

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Owen messed with LFC, simple. Also, I am not even sure Nunez was a professional footballer lol.

The real AG

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09 Jun 2013 23:29:39
hey ed's hope you're all doing well.

Recently ed002 discussed the possibility of signing either Christian Tello, Luis Alberto or Tom Ince as well as Iago Aspas and potentially Henrikh Mkhitaryan.

Just to further you on this, do you potentially see 2 of the 3 initially listed names being signed such as Tello and Alberto or most likely just one? Purely because Alberto to me seems to be a different style of player to Ince and Tello, albeit a young, talented attacking midfielder, but with Tello and Ince both being predominantly wide players could this allow for Alberto and also either Ince or Tello to be signed? Or will this need additional departures as well as Suarez to fund?

Cheers guys, all the best. {Ed002's Note - I explained in the original post what I expect.}

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09 Jun 2013 22:56:40
What sort of contractual arrangement do players have with their agents? Is it just 'I represent you and get you the best deal I can' (and take 8%) or is there more to it than that? {Ed002's Note - Much more to it than that.}

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It's a very murky and confusing world. I'd stay away from questions like that as it's very hard world to understand without the adequate training.

Nevada

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09 Jun 2013 22:44:25
Can I ask why fowler is not in the hall of fame. Surely he is a legend for us or will he get this LEGEND title when his older? In my eyes he is a legend and always will be.


Gezza1982

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God is higher than legend. Hence why he doesn't need the title, he was bestowed a much better one a long time ago

Nevada

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There are lots of great players not in the hall of fame. Gives them something to do in boring seasons

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09 Jun 2013 22:13:54
Waro,

Do you actually believe the nonsense you write or do you just write it to stimulate a reaction? I'm hoping for your sake it's the latter otherwise I feel sorry for you for being so damn right miserable.

Raoul

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I tell it like it is lad and don't sugar coat it to get pats on the back from nuggets such as yourself. Have an opinion yourself fella however outlandish, as long as it's yours and not what you have read and then pass off as your own, or are you yet another sheep that frequents this site?

Waro

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Where's the agree button when you need it?

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10 Jun 2013 09:27:36
Mate the problem is waro has his own opinions and he backs it what he says, the difference is he doesn't say what people like you want to hear, and he has never lost a debate here, it just shows people like you can't prove him wrong and just have a dig at him without backing your statements or opinions!

Zech

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Cheers Zech, I don't mind if people disagree with what I post because I post what I genuinely think and if I turn out to be in the wrong I will hold my hands up and apologise, it's when people like the OP have know opinion themselves and give the usual shouts of, your negative or miserable or plastic fan who should support City or Chelsea, i'm no angel at times Zech and have been derogatory to posters in the past, which I've tried to cut out unless there abusive to me.

But what I will say mate is that my opinions are genuine and will stay that way regardless of who finds them not to there taste.

Waro

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10 Jun 2013 10:57:48
I'm not getting funny, but never lost a debate here seems like a silly comment (and a bit kiss arsey).
Me and waro have clashed before but when it's all opinion based nobody really ever wins or loses. I doubt waro thinks he came off worse and neither do I.
He has his opinions and sticks to them, as should happen.
WelshBoyDave

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I have plenty of my own opinions which have been posted on here on numerous occasions, I'm just pointing out that I am yet to read anything positive that you've written.

I get the impression that you don't want the owners, don't rate BR and a lot of the playing staff. Is that a fair if not brief summary?

Raoul

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09 Jun 2013 22:05:12
Did Brendan ever mention the names he wrote in the three envelopes or has anyone even asked him yet.
Wouldn't it be crazy if suarez was in all three,
if so Brendan the oracle could be on Derren brown's next show.

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09 Jun 2013 22:04:10
hey ed just wondering have you heard of any interest in danny rose cheers? {Ed002's Note - Nope.}

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09 Jun 2013 22:23:48
Hi
Just read that Liverpool have agreed personal terms with Luis Alberto but he will cost 9 mil is he worth it and will he move?

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10 Jun 2013 00:54:42
6.5 million euros is what I heard!

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09 Jun 2013 22:17:59
Players that are going to be shipped out this summer are Downing, Henderson and Shelvey.

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As meatloaf said, 2 outta 3 ain't bad

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Henderson no, Downing and Shelvey, maybe!

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Hendo will not leave

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09 Jun 2013 21:19:35
Question for my fellow posters what's the most annoying feeling you get in football?

Mine is when you know a player would be a perfect for Liverpool but the price is too high or they wouldn't want to join like with isco.

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Whenever I see John Terry's smug face. This is further exacerbated when he whacks a football kit on after hardly playing and starts celebrating like he got the winning goal. What an absolute flannel.

JFT 96

JP

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Mine is its lost its soul what I mean by that is that the game isn't there for us anymore were there for the game

mayhem 1981

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Unrealistic posters slodge

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Like Messi?

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I am with Mayhem on this one as money has sucked the life out of the game and there are less players playing for the love of the beautiful game these days.

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Mine is seeing AVB celebrate like he's won the lottery when Bale is hit by yet another butterfly kiss to win a penalty

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I'm with you mayhem 1981.
I will be very curious to see what happens to football when we end up with a pan European league and effectively national feeder leagues. Where will the fans enthusiasm be directed and how will "identity" manifest itself?

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Contracts mean nothing. Players sign a four year deal pocket signing fees and bonuses then next season announce they want out.

Agents engineering moves because they want £££££s

Nothing gets me more

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10 Jun 2013 08:02:00
Not sure about annoyed but I know i'm going to miss "Fergie Time" playing Man United for just 90mins is going to be really weird! ;-)

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For me those games where we are battering teams and their 'keeper is having the game of his life. only for the inevitable to happen - they pinch a 1-0. happens too often and is worse than losing from being outplayed imo.

RobInRed

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For me, it's the referee decisions in all matches. And the arguments good ol' whiskey nose would give post match

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09 Jun 2013 21:19:18
Hi Eds. If I remember rightly we held interest in walcott in january, if so is he an option? Secondly anything on Selcuk Inan? Thanks

TA {Ed019's Note - Nope & Nothing new}

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09 Jun 2013 21:11:05
I read about us maybe being interested in pezeller and illori and we could tip the argumeent over who is better in both ways. Pezeller has great tackling and reading of the game, he also has leadership skills and positioning. However illori is a lot faster, was born in england and is more athletic, however he has been desribed as erratic with his play. So who would you go for/

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I would go with German Pezzella. He looks assured when on the ball, not being forced into simple mistakes. He reads the game very well and has good awareness of players around him. He is also described as a commanding centre back which is useful in replacing the organisation that Carra brought.

Tiago Ilori is clearly fast, but reacts slower to danger as he doesn't release the ball fast enough drawing more pressure on him. In a possession oriented style of football that we play, I don't think he'll fit in well.

Regardless of which one we get, they'll get my full support.

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Illori will be our next left back or left of 3 centre backs for when there's 3 at back

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09 Jun 2013 21:50:46
If saurez goes which its looking like and we get 50 for him what about shrek from man u he gives 100% and young

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He's older than Suarez!

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The monkeys are still banging away on their keyboards I see!

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09 Jun 2013 22:14:53
Hope this is a joke

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Gives 200% against Liverpool as he hates them so much. No never!

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The simple fact you call him shrek what is the point there is no respect from the start and that applies both ways I would say

mayhem 1981

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Oh no you don't, this must be a United fan who is finally fed up with lazy Rooney's performances and wants some of the Suarez money, should the club sell him?

33 games and 13 goals, Rooney isn't good enough for Liverpool. Maybe when Moyes gets his marching orders come the end of the season, he'll take Rooney back to Everton, or Wenger can give him a try, or even Jose. :)

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09 Jun 2013 22:54:37
No.
Never.
Not even if he was made of cake.

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Do fans like you not realise that he has played for 2 of our biggest rivals. No way in hell he would play for us, even if we had champions league, and Manchester united were relegated. As much as he is all about money, he wouldn't want to have hatred from left right and centre if he moved to us. Sorry for stating the obvious to other fans.

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09 Jun 2013 21:08:31
I think people need to realise that anything that comes from a web site or sulia then it is complete bull! Just saying

KERNOWRED

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When it's from Sulia it nearly always is news from another website- that's why they give a source.

RedKopite

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Depends who's using it.

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09 Jun 2013 22:13:01
Why post this if you we're going to alter it? :S I'd rather you just deleted it {Ed002's Note - I have no idea what you are talking about.}

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09 Jun 2013 21:04:28
We may be a serious threat if we field the right combination of players. Yes Suarez is world class & clearly a better all round player than Sturridge. But we haven't missed him because Sturridge is the more prolific goal scorer when played as the main striker (keeping in mind how young he was at City & Chelsea. Not to mention he was mainly used in wide positions &/or as a sub & with Coutinho's assists even I could score at least 10 goals a season. So I think Aspas who scored 13 goals for a struggling team may be able to benefit from those assists. Not to mention the space that Sturridge's pace will give him. Obviously its sad to lose a talent like Suarez but I think Aspas & possibly Luis Alberto will are good enough to do the business. Not many people were over the moon about the Cotinho/Sturridge signings before January. Use the search function & have a look at all the negativity posted on this site leading up to those signings like "why would we want players that aren't good enough for Chelsea & Inter?". I can see Alberto & Coutinho building up an understanding which allows them to be switching the LW & CAM positions through out a game. The same for Sturridge & Aspas. Lucas sitting & Gerrard pulling the strings. slodge

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Agree about aspas. All I heard with coutino was he was too small to hack it, and now everyone's singing his praises. Brendan knows what he is doing.

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Like the look of Aspas but I believe he did take the penalties for Celta, so stats can be a little misleading.

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Coutinho was a Brazilian golden boy likened to ronaldinho before he went to inter. Everyone knew who he was. The reason inter sold was because he didn't find his form often enough. He did well in little spells and on loan at Espanol. Everyone knew who sturridge was and he done really well at Bolton on loan and reasonably well at Chelsea when given a chance. Aspas is unknown player who has no experience of playing for a Big club and the pressure that it brings. Also he isn't a youngster considering he is 25 years old. So you can't compare him to coutinho or sturridge. The former had big team experience and youth on their side' when they arrrived at Anfield. Where as Aspas doesn't. He might prove me wrong and be fantastic but imo he is just a cheap, ok signing that won't pull up any trees a bit like assaidi this season. Luis Alberto cannot be considered a 1st team signing yet. He needs to prove himself first. If we sell Suarez we need to buy proven players that have been doing it for a few seasons in their current team, a bit like suarez when he arrived.
YNWA

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We could do with someone who can take penalties

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He still scored those penalties we have missed a lot recently

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09 Jun 2013 21:02:59
I really hope we are not interested in kone, I know I have backed potential shrewd signing like aspas but even for 7m kone is 29 and has no resale value, that alone may persuade fsg not to buy him but even while being the main man at his club he has failed to save them from relegation and is no more than a mid table player at best, he only seems to have pace and is only a decent finisher so no thank you, you wouldn't see dortmund spending 7m on a player turning 30 so hell to the no.

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Agreed. I do not think he is good enough but also doubt BR does either so should be safe I would have thought from buying

Gareth

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So we have to do whatever Dortmund have done, just because we are being thrifty like them. sorry, using a similar business model? You and many like you have been saying Aspas has been scoring goals in a struggling side to justify how good he is yet Kone scored more goals than Aspas in a stuggling side and in the PREMIERSHIP aswell, yet you say he's a mid table player at best.

Before you say it, no I don't want Kone either, just pointing out yours and many others selective reasoning, your all walking contradictions!

Waro

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I don't want him either. However, he is £6.5m and has proven he can score in premiership football.

I'm excited about Aspas, but he is unproven and many take a while if at all to adjust to the pace of EPL football.

Kone scored 13 goals for Wigan who played a passing good football game, similar to ours and helped them to a cup final, which they won. Think what he would do with 2 - 3 times the chances created by better players.

Might not be everyones choice but might be the gem? don't go by age, go by facts. Kone has scored and played very well in a struggling team. He has done the winter nights away from home, the cup runs, the experiance of being the away team at places like Old Trafford.

Ready made back up for Sturridge who cannot play 50 games in a season for £6.5m and reasonable wages isn't terrible. I've seen £35mil strikers and £50mil Spanish forward not score as many as Kone

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10 Jun 2013 00:49:48
Aspas is 4-5 years younger
He can play as a LW, AM, ST, RW while Kone is only a striker!
The premiership and la liga, not much difference in quality. Coutinho was brilliant for Espanyol, he is brilliant for us, Michu had 15 goals in la liga and 18 in the PL.
Aspas helped Celta stay up while wigan got relegated!
He (Kone) scored 11 PL goals in 34 games
1 goal each 266 minute! So less than a goal each 3 games.
Aspas scored 12 league goals in 34 games but scores a goal each 230 minutes!

Age, Vertsality, Skill, Pace, Flair, and most importantly suits how we try to play! Aspas is better in any way you look at it!

Malak

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Maybe Liverpool are just trying to put his price up so the other half pay more

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I was going to back up my post but Malak took the words out of my mouth, couldn't have said it better myself!

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09 Jun 2013 21:02:51
There was a post on here earlier alluding to what dortmund have done with no money and although I can't be bothered looking for the post to reply to it the guy had a great point. Every season on here people are asking why were not in for hamsik or jovetic or eriksenn etc. Do they think these players were born as 20 million plus players. I bet if we had gone for jovetic 5 years ago most people on here would have slated the decision and now they're wondering why we're not going for him. Its time to give our own young players (or young signings) the time to become the next big thing and not get on their backs because they can't win us the premiership in their first season. that's what dortmund as a club AND their fans did for that team and look at where they are now

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Awesome post. Bang on :)

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Your absolutely right. They also have a great manager IMO
Gareth

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09 Jun 2013 21:02:50
Hi Eds. Could you explain how it is with the opening of the transfer window? It is suppose to start on the 1st July right? But I read that Aspas will have his medical and will sign a contract before that. Can a player sign a contract before 1st of July? I am a bit confused. Same with Toure, has he signed it already?Thanks {Ed002's Note - See previous answers.}

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09 Jun 2013 20:49:38
Should Ian Ayre and the transfer team secure a decent number of the targets the style of football and versatility of the team will play to Rodgers vision and the youthfulness will see them progress year on year. Next season the top 4 will be difficult but achievable with a swagger and goals.

Suarez will be moving on and we will settle for a valuation of £45m which will be straight cash or less plus a player which is dependent upon the destination. 6 missing games and a player who feels he is too big for the club and is hiding behind the media intrusion as a way out.

Incoming the Spanish league is popular as Brendan wants players who are comfortable on the ball, skilful and can cope with pass and move and will put a shift in of the ball. Alberto, Aspas, Mignolet and Llorri will all join Kolou Toure and 4 more to come - two in defence (papadoupolous £12m, Digne £4m) and a strong central striker (Ba, Kone or Bony) and finally another long term development opportunity in Victor Wanyama.

Leaving with Suarez - Shelvey (Cardiff), Downing (Stoke), Carroll (Newcastle), Assaidi (Cardiff), Suso (loan move to Vitesse Arnhem if Bony comes off), Skrtel (harbouring for spain but likely to hook up with Rafa), Lucas (sadly off to Napoli with Skertel - I for will miss him). And finally Pepe spain bound with an option for Napoli also.

Hendo is loved by Brendan and Allen and Borini challenged with keeping in the team. Raheem no movement.

Rotational front 3 and Gerrard unlikely to get more than a couple of years as is no Pirlo and his game is about drive not vision ala Coutinho. Wanyama/Hendo/Allen are potential successors.

My information comes from a financial source and as a Liverpool fan I am quietly excited by Brendan Rodgers evolution.

The Financial Ombudsman

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Absolute garbage lad, and Suarez is too big for us! Good luck to him when he goes!

Waro

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Ba? not good enough. Kone? Wasteful. Bony? Made a point of watching him a few last season, he's the Yak mark 2 and just as slow.

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Absolute rubbishe. The players you mentioned that will replace Suarez are all rubbish.
Red E2

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I have to go with Waro on this one, that's absolute rubbish i'm afraid.

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Allowing Lucas to leave (Should probably be next captain) would be an incredibly dumb move.

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10 Jun 2013 11:07:19
I ll kick brendan if he sell lucas (best tackler in the league)

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09 Jun 2013 20:45:38
Does anyone else think michu would be a good replacement 4 suarez

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Id prefer us to go for a top class attacking midfielder to replace henderson and a top class center back

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09 Jun 2013 20:24:50
I feel I need to advocate for Luis suarez as I take umbrage at ED02's disparaging comments of our talismanic world class number 7. How on earth is Suarez a nasty little jerk? So he bites people instead of trying to break legs like Mcmahon, Souness, Smith, Mcdonald et al. So smashing into another human beings legs with a studded foot at 100 mph is less outrageous than digging your teeth into them? Why all of a sudden is there a lynch mob out for Luis on this site if I had been given the treatment the English media has given me and consequently my family i'd be packing my bags also. I'd be a lot more vitriolic towards the english press also. Luis has never once slated the fans or the club, and has remained dignified towards Liverpool FC, and who cares if he courted Juventus last season he stayed and signed a contract didn't he? let's face it he's going to get a massive signing on fee for his new club, a wage increase, he'll be playing alongside world class players week in week out and the weather will be a damn site better than bootle. Most people on the planet would leave LFC given that incentive! John Terry is a nasty jerk, Rooney is a nasty jerk, Ashley cole is a little nast jerk but Luis Suarez a loving family man who doesent cheat on his wife and dotes on his little girl delfina is not a nasty little jerk ill have you know ED'S 02! {Ed002's Note - Suarez has dragged Liverpool through the mud with him. His courting of other clubs has been an embarrassment to the club and should have proven to most of the fans where his loyalties are. His on field behaviour has been an embarrassment to the club and the sponsors of the club. He wants out and is blaming the media, like he has previously blamed the FA, other players et al - but he is responsible for everything that has happened - including Dalglish losing his job. It has nothing to do with Terry, Rooney or anyone else - try not to deflect the truth away like Suarez does - or people will think you are no better than him.}

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Did the ed ever say those tactics were better or are you just assuming he said Mcmahon, Souness and the likes were.

Get a grip Suarez is a person but for now he's our person. But don't get sucked into showing loyalty to a person who has shown NONE back to you.

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Spot on ed2 I was one of Suarez admirers. But now I just want us to get rid. Obviously with a decent fee for him. To come out in his homeland saying he wants to go to Madrid without telling the club first. Sorry but he is a coward.

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His courting of other clubs isn't just recent either, he was talking up barca only 3 weeks after joining us. We all let it go at the time as the interview was in Uruguay and we all just thought it was mis quoted pretty obvious now that it wasn't.

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I was one who said both his bans were to long I still think they are/were BUT as ed2 has said he's an embarrassment to the club and fans, also if it p****d it down in Bootle everyday of the week I'd still love to wear the shirt and play for Liverpool FC b******s to playing abroad.

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Opinions aren't facts, take them and let them go.

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Souness and mcmahon diving into tackles is the same thing that still happens to this day in every game, hard (and sometimes bad) tackling is part of the game, its not nice but its dealt with, accepted and forgotten after the game. when did souness, mcmahon or any other Liverpool player ever get charged with racism (guilty or not), bite another player during a game (twice), deliberately handball during a world cup quarter final then celebrate when the opposing team miss the penalty, constantly say during interviews that they want out because they felt hounded by the press? suarez has been backed by managers, players and fans a hell of a lot more than he should have been and yet he is still turning round in interviews saying that he wants out. personally I don't think he got anything worse from the press than anyone else would have got after what he's accumulated over the last few years (and that includes at ajax and with uruguay as well) any player would have got the same bad press for biting (twice) admitting to diving, racism, deliberate hand balls etc. What he should have done was kept it internal that he wanted out instead of broadcasting it over numerous interviews that he wants to go and that it's because "he is being hounded by the press" same thing he said after biting a player in holland actually and what led to him coming to us. in my time so far robbie fowler wasn't irreplaceable, michael owen wasn't irreplaceable, fernando torres wasn't irreplaceable and luis suarez certainly won't be irreplaceable

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Are yet more propaganda, don't just make things up to drag other posters round to your spiteful opinion Nevada, show proof of this or stop lying. I will be over the moon if he stays, 1) Because he is a world class player. 2) To see your comments and reactions when he's banging in all kinds of goals.

If he does go it will set us back another year, which you will no doubt blame him for and not the manager or the club for not buying an adequate replacement. I can read You and Mighty Reds like a book, you can't face that we are a mediocre team and we need him more than he needs us and your lashing out! Get a grip ladies and face facts!

Waro

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Kopping a feel, mighty reds and necada where were your misgivings when suarez was knocking in 30 plus goals last season and eds 02 he wasnt a nasty little jerk then either because he'd bitten somebody while playing for Ajax. How did he cost Dalglish his job? Do you really think that the owners are that narrow minded that they would fire kenny just because Suarez didn't shake Evra's hand? For an informed and seemingly intelligent person ED02 you are insulting the intelligence of all of us. Kenny lost his job because he signed complete dross and we regressed. JW Henry is a successfull, rational, astute business man and human being he wouldn't sack somebody because the team wore t shirts defending Suarez and he didn't shake that persons hand. Luis' loyalties lie with him and his family not LFC, he gives 100% every game more than I can say for most of the British contingent i. e Johnson, Downing etc. And when did the sponsers start dictating out decision? By the way I don't care what people think of me eds 02 i'm secure, have good self esteem, and got lots of hugs as a child {Ed002's Note - You clearly have no grasp of the matter at all. It was nothing to do with the handshake and it has been explained at length - from the moment the incident happened it was clear Dalglish would be out at the end of the season. I explained that at the time - and what happened? He cost Dalglish his job.}

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Personally speaking I can't wait to see the back of him. Like most Liverpool fans I have defended him but the truth is that the most important thing in Suarez's life is Suarez. The most important thing should be LFC but Suarez will try and take all he can without giving a s**t what he leaves in his wake. With the benefit of hindsight I now realise I was actually frustrated with the severity of the bans in relation to other players and temporarily lost sight of the fact that of what he has actually cost the club. I do believe he is worth more than 50 million in todays market and with that sort of money, wisely spent, we will be in a much better place (certainly in the long term).

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Ed002, I think its drawing a long bow to solely blame Luis Suarez for Kenny losing his job, there were other factors in play, maybe some ordinary results had a bit to do with it? Maybe some poor signings and blowing a big transfer budget had a bit to do with it? Maybe the owners wrongly appointing him on a permanent basis had a bit to do with it? In regards to the whole handshake incident, IMO, LFC management and MUFC management should never have allowed it to take place in the first instance, it was simply a time bomb waiting to explode. Sole blame for that incident belongs entirely to the respective club's management. I understand that you don't have much time for Suarez with what he has done and said, but to blame him solely for Kenny losing his job is a bit harsh IMO. Just saying, not looking to pick a fight. {Ed002's Note - The league position was the other factor, but that alone would not have cost him his job. I explained this at the time and it was nothing to do with the handshake. Suarez cost Dalglish his job.}

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Have to say Suarez isn't to blame for Dalglish getting sacked, your wide of the mark there Ed002, I would suggest the money he spent on players who have failed to live up to the prices paid (Downing and the perennial mill stone that is Carroll. ) did that.

At the end of the day Suarez is a world class player who has his faults and is worth more to us than whatever Madrid will offer.

Is worth pointing out that Chelsea have stood by John Terry for every douchebag act that he has done and Man U have stood by plenty of players who have done douchebag acts, so I think we should stick by Suarez, yes ok he is a douchebag, but he is OUR douchebag! {Ed001's Note - he was to blame, only the severely deluded don't see that! Suarez wants to go, why should we stand by him? He is not just a douchebag, he is a douchebag that forces a move every couple of seasons. Get rid. He deserves nothing from us, he let us down repeatedly.}

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09 Jun 2013 20:45:03
media are reporting cardiff are interested in assaidi

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Sell sell sell!

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Heis good hope he comes to the bluebirds

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09 Jun 2013 20:44:29
I read something earlier about us being interested in German Pezeller, young centre half who plays for River Plate! now I know I'll be questioned for judging by Youtube or certain people will suggest our South American market dos'nt warrant us trying again but take a look at the little clip and then search Tiago Illori and be impressed by the massive gap in ability referring to control passing skill positioning/reading of the game.
Hopefully this Illori dos'nt come and we chase this kid down
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4FKQC1Hp7Y - German Pezzeller Aged 20 Argentina captain
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhwBITVh2UM - Tiago Illori - Mr Erratic : (
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When will people stop comparing players in a crap league to players playing in the portuguese league

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Illori has done well, he's not a ''Mr Erratic'', nothing like. I've seen a fair few videos of the kid and he's decent and can carry the ball out of defence as graceful as a Swan. I understand if Rodgers was interested in working with the lad to see if he can fine tune his ability and realise his full potential. Sporting Lisbon are producing some wonderful prospects for the game.

The one video of him playing for the Portuguese national team against Brazil, where he gets pressured and does pretty well overall throughout the entire match, doesn't make me think he's not worth signing, he's a good player.

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09 Jun 2013 20:09:56
Does anybody know how Morgan is getting along?
From the games that I did see him play I always thought he had that natural instinct of 'right place at the right time' and looked to me a natural finisher. I do seem to recall something somewhere stating that BR was looking to see if he could play other positions (out right/left), anu update would be appreciated.

Cheers JJ42 {Ed030's Note - I went to a few U-21 matches at Anfield and he looked a decent player you can see he wants to play for Liverpool and it means something to him. }

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Ed 30 don't take this as criticism but I remember neil mellor tearing up the reserve league and breaking records. I've not seen morgan play so i'm not going against what your saying but do you really think he's the next michael owen or the next neil mellor or is he somewhere in between {Ed030's Note - I wouldn't say either mate a think he will be a decent squad player. }

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I'm sure one of the eds said he wouldn't cut it? I really like the guy as well defo means a lot to him

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Quite a few on here have already written the kid off mate, a young kid who you can see is a red through and through but easily tossed aside by the Joe Allen fan club on here, maybe Morgan should become a dad and he might get the same sympathy and backing Allen gets. I agree with you Ed30, I have watched him quite a few times and he looks an out and out poacher, good enough to be a squad player/impact sub at least.

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So far I've seen nothing from borini that suggests he's any better than morgan. So far.

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10 Jun 2013 00:29:37
Really? You're blind then! Borini is 5 times the player Morgan is!
Morgan couldn't get a start at a league 2 side!
Morgan is just not good enough and never will be! If we are going to keep players in the squad based on how much they love Liverpool then Liverpool should go out and sign 20 local fans from merseyside!
Or start games with flanagan, spearing, morgan, ngoo and shelvy! We would get relegated!
I am all for homegrown players who love the club and bleed for the shirt but they need to be of certain quality like Sterling, Ibe, Robinson, Mclaughlin, Jones, Wisdom, etc.
If Morgan is any where near the 18 man day match squad next season we will never win nothing with him coming on as an "impact sub"
We should certainly aim higher and I know the club is!

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09 Jun 2013 19:50:52
Any chance of McEachran from Chelsea? BR worked with him at Swansea, and he could be a valuable addition!

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Yh, he loaned him in and never played him because he's crap

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Not good enough we have better coming through the ranks in that position already

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09 Jun 2013 19:28:26
I know we should be looking to the future but for a few minutes let's rewind to about 1 and a half years ago, a then younger jordan henderson is being criticized by fans for a series of ineffective performances from right midfield, people are saying hendo us useless and a waste of money but his manager dalglish keeps faith with him and insists he was worth the money and he has great potential.

Now after dalglish is sacked, the new manager brendan rodgers buys joe allen and it appears hendo's days are numbered, a missed opportunity against anji is the turning point in his career under rodgers, after he is told he can find a new club you would think that was it for him, but hendo keeps trying and his effort is rewarded with more games and more fans acknowledging his potential.

After the acquisition of coutinho hendo appears more important to the side with his drive, energy, athleticism and passion being praised by fans and the manager, important goals against arsenal, norwich and villa prove his growth as a player, he becmes even more important with luis suarez's suspension, staring against newcastle in a display of passing and movement. Now it appears he is finally starting to justify his high price tag.

Amazing despite his brilliant performances and assured displays some fans continue to write him off, saying he need to be sold, with captain fantastic getting older he may not play as much next year and could hendo be our yaya toure next year, putting his power, passing and athletic ability to good use for club and country. Could the 2013/14 season belong to jordan henderson? Don't be too quick to write him off yet. And that goes for every player including borini who although was injured for most of the season has a lot of potential.

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I 100% agree with you and couldn't have put it better myself. I really believe that he could become the replacement for Gerrard when he retires.
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Are posters on here writing him off? Genuine question, I think the lad came on great last year and I think if BR gives him a bit more responsibility then he could turn into a top top midfielder. Suarez apart, he's one of the last players I'd sell.

Waro

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10 Jun 2013 00:13:12
Many clueless posters who play fifa or some other rubbish come on here and saying he is going to be sold! Or that we need to get rid! It's like they actually never watch a game! Henderson has improved alot, and will continue to improve the more he plays! He is still 22 and has all the time on his hands to become a great player for us!

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Waro search the team pages achives and then put 'Henderson' into the banter search box and then you'll see if people are still bashing hendo or not.

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09 Jun 2013 17:55:03
Hi eds. who do think is most likely to join lfc bar aspas.
Thanks in advance! {Ed030's Note - Alberto. }

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09 Jun 2013 19:10:08
Hi all
If Liverpool don't sign begovic I won't be posting again.
That's the guarantee I can give u guys.
I don't want credit if he does but just accept I have good info.
Regards ashley

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We'll miss you Ashley ;-)

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09 Jun 2013 18:56:07
Eds. in my opinion aspes will be back up for downing down the right side with countino and sterling competing on left side leavin sturrige borini and hopefully suerez up top, whilst lilori replacing coates, and toure replacing carra what's your thoughts ynwa. {Ed002's Note - RTP please.}

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09 Jun 2013 18:48:43
we should get kuyt back. someone who plays with their heart on their sleeve and will bust a gut for the team

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Like Suarez. I also get the feeling Aspas is that type of player.

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OMFG! Get a life no name dude!

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Seriously devaredjay? what's the point in that?

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09 Jun 2013 18:42:37
Ed2 is quite correct about Suarez he as treated the club like dirt. Sooner he is run out of Liverpool the better.

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09 Jun 2013 18:36:36
Two players I was hoping you could help me with eds.

Rasmus Elm, he was the focus of some United interest last year just wondering what is going on with him these days?

Vilhena (spelling), young Dutch lad, iv heard a lot of good things about him, have you got any info?

Cheers,
Anfield Andy {Ed002's Note - There is nothing on Elm right now. Tonny Vilhena's performances this season has attracted the attention of Juventus but Feyenoord do not want to sell.}

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09 Jun 2013 18:32:02
Klopp has said that he wouldn't allow Lewandowski to leave this year. I hope that Bayern compete with Madrid for Suarez signature. We will get the desired price.

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No we should be keeping our best players regardless

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09 Jun 2013 18:30:36
Interesting season ahead: If we change Keeper, CB's and CF then the spine of the team will either be strengthend or weakend dependent on players that come in. If changes are made then for example is Mignolet better than Reina, Aspas than Suarez, Toure than Carra? Better players as individuals or better team players as a whole. Intriguing next few weeks.

Evo YNWA

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09 Jun 2013 18:12:42
any interest in adam maher? Young, decent, wouldn't be overly expensive? {Ed002's Note - RTFP.}

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09 Jun 2013 18:05:05
Hi eds do u see alberto as ready for the first team or one for the future cheers {Ed002's Note - A squad player.}

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09 Jun 2013 17:56:01
ive asked this before I think we should take a look at akinwale ariboke of young boys of zurich this guy is huge just what are defence needs a solid defender who can tackle and ain't afraid of no body

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Perhaps you should email Buck Rodgers with that lil gem of a suggestion and while you're at it include your application to become chief scout!

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09 Jun 2013 17:34:20
Afternoon eds, probably bs but do you know if we've actually agreed personal terms with Luis Alberto? Thanks. {Ed002's Note - See earlier answers.}

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09 Jun 2013 17:31:28
Eds any interest in Adam Maher from Liverpool? The lad is a class act, thanks! {Ed002's Note - Search function.}

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09 Jun 2013 17:24:49
Would we be able to partner Torres and Carroll up front with sturridge. Should Suarez move then the money will be available to bring Torres back. We have other younger forwards now to add to the mix too.
I know neither Torres or Carroll are everyone's cup of tea but together they could be deadly. With Gerrard and courthino supplying the ammo.
Any takers?

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09 Jun 2013 17:51:30
R u 4 real?!

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Beam me up, Scottie!

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Torres yes andy no

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Have a load of lunatics been let near a keyboard today because there's a lot o stoopid posts kicking about! :s

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09 Jun 2013 17:13:31
I haven't seen luis alberto play but going by what I've read from various sources including some of the eds he's a very good player. I know he's a year or 2 older than suso so wondering if eds (or anyone) reckon suso will reach same level (or even better) in couple of years? I certainly hope so :)

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09 Jun 2013 17:06:52
ed oo2 is very very harsh about suarez. I knw shes gunna tear me apart for dis. I understand her emotions but its no way to talk abt a player like the way she does. she calls suarez a nasty lil jerk in every opportunity. I think its a just horrible. suarez is a great player on the pitch nd maybe has some issues no one is perfect. john terry certainly aint. maybe edoo2 has more insight on suarez thn any1 else does to say stuff like dat. suarez is certainly one of the most loved players in our squad nd he gave us lots of great moments nd cheers. so learn sum respect please nd forgiive em for what he did to chealsea in both ties dis season. nd please post dis.

#TahmidRed {Ed002's Note - Nobody is questioning the skills Suarez has as a footballer. Everything else about him with his behaviour, bans, talking to the press, courting other clubs, embarrassing the club, truly make him the well-rounded jerk that he is.}

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Ed2 has a good point. I just wanna say one thing if bill shankly was manager of the club right now what would happen to suarez? Draw your own conclusions from that but I reckon shanks would have tossed him through the door by the scruff of the neck with a swift boot up his arse

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Is ed 2 a girl?

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ED2 as usuall. CORRECT

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Respect to ed002 you are on the money with your view about suarez great player but too many issues. red mick tag

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Ed002 as usual you are right. Fantastic player but as a human being he leaves a lot to be desired. He either needs to grow up fast or leave and stop throwing the clubs and fans support back in their faces. The club is bigger than any one player, no matter how good he is.

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OP - English please.

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09 Jun 2013 20:35:32
Not everyone are steve gerrard

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Suarez is better than every Chelsea player from the last 30 years. It doesn't matter to me what he does to offend ed002, the media or manchester united. He's probably the best centre forward in the world and Liverpool should keep him {Ed002's Note - It is nothing to do with Chelsea - you are embarrassing yourself.}

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In PL 2009-10 Drogba played 32 games scored 29 with 10 & in all competitions played 44 games, scored 37 goals with 12 assists & has a career record in PL games of 226 scoring 100 times with 54 assists & a career record in all competitions of 341 games 157 goals & 71 assists slodge

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09 Jun 2013 16:42:39
Too many deluded posters on here, let's keep it realistic guys.

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09 Jun 2013 14:46:58
Ed, when Brendan came in did he bring in a new medical team?
Cheers {Ed002's Note - The medical team does not travel with the manager.}

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Does he have like a physio/trainer team? Cause they did a great job keeping Stevie g and dagger fit this past season.

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I believe that side of things were revamped at the start of the season with more personal training/physio for each player which seems to have worked. Not sure if it's credit to fsg or BR for this.
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Well FSG had sacked everyone so he needed a new medical team.

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09 Jun 2013 16:35:22
Do you think we will know more about the possiablilty of Alberto by next week? wasn't it the 15th or something tha Barca's option ran out. Hope we get it wrapped up. He will simply fit are system superbly, will have to give him time to see how he develops.

Danny {Ed030's Note - Yes if Barca don't take up the option the I expect Liverpool will bid. }

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Ed030, I could be wrong but i'm sure I read somewhere recently that Barca had declined to take up the option on Alberto. {Ed002's Note - That is correct.}

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09 Jun 2013 15:34:42
Any chance ed Napoli could be looking at reina {Ed002's Note - I cannot sensibly answer questions with "any chance" in. Try the search function.}

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09 Jun 2013 16:12:18
Wouldn't worry about spelling his name too much Ed02. LFC has got quite a few Greek supporters.

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09 Jun 2013 15:42:24
Hi Ed have you see this?

New Luis Suarez interview in Uruguay:

Asked: How about the duo of Ronaldo & Suarez?

"Ronaldo is great and he likes to score goals, and me. well I am in Liverpool. "

"I go on the pitch and I give myself to the game, not 100% but 200% if that is possible, I give it all for Liverpool {Ed030's Note - Yes I still think he will leave though. }

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09 Jun 2013 16:21:57
Hi eds not a rumour but just something regarding suarez when he made a previous statement that some people still don't know what he said due to mis-interpretation the entire internet was only going on about it but yet now the man said he his with Liverpool and gives it 100% or 200% if possible now no website is covering that story now its hard to understand why maybe that's the reason he wants to leave if he does because no transfer request has been made an when rodgers spoke to him earlier in the season he said he will stay so maybe that's what he meant by the club knows what he wants let's just wait and see but even if he does want to go I do feel sypathy for him in regards to the media around him {Ed002's Note - He is a nasty little jerk who wants out. Sorry.}

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09 Jun 2013 15:38:51
Hi ED thanks for doing a great job. Tell me what do you think of this from LFC proud New :

Liverpool are said to be closing in on a deal to sign highly rated attacking midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan according to the Daily Mirror.

This source claims that a £20m move is on the cards and Liverpool are close to tying a deal to bring in the Shakhtar Donestk playmaker as Brendan Rodgers looks to improve his first team squad this summer.

The Armenian international has had a wonderful season with Shakhtar, scoring 29 goals in 39 appearances in all competitions and after three seasons at the Donbass Arena and five seasons in Ukraine as a whole, the 24 year old may feel this is an opportune time to make a high-profile move.

Rodgers is apparently keen to bring in a goal-scoring creative presence that can able link midfield and attack and may see Mkhitaryan as a long term replacement for Steven Gerrard. about an hour ago {Ed030's Note - There is interest. }

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09 Jun 2013 15:56:32
Hi eds why is it that Liverpool are not considering a move for m. salah any reasoning behind it? He is currently on a hatrick for his country {Ed030's Note - I have no idea you would have to ask Rodgers that mate. }

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09 Jun 2013 15:34:58
Any chance of Kelly moving to Center Back? With Wisdom providing cover for Johnson at Right back, it would make some sense.

DT {Ed030's Note - I expect Kelly will be on the bench with a view to be able to come on as a rb or cb. }

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Do you think he has the quality and ability to fill in as a CB when the time comes ed? {Ed030's Note - Yeah that is his natural position anyway mate I think will be a good Cb when needed. }

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Do you think he has the quality and ability to fill in as a CB when the time comes ed? {Ed030's Note - Yes mate he is a centre back by trade anyway. }

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I think he has to move to CB now. His body clearly can't take the strain of playing RB, what with all the injuries he keeps picking up {Ed030's Note - I don't think playing Rb has nothing to do with his injuries. }

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Sorry Ed030 but I disagree, I think it clearly has, the fullback position is in many ways the most strenuous on the pitch, fullbacks see more of the ball than any other position and they have to be moving up and down the flank for 90 minutes straight. Kelly had a nasty injury as a youth player and having to play fullback, whilst good for his development, has proven too much for him to handle.

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Sorry Ed030 but I disagree, I think it clearly has, the fullback position is in many ways the most strenuous on the pitch, fullbacks see more of the ball than any other position and they have to be moving up and down the flank for 90 minutes straight. Kelly had a nasty injury as a youth player and having to play fullback, whilst good for his development, has proven too much for him to handle.

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09 Jun 2013 15:30:08
hi ed's is there any interest in mohammed diame of west ham heard he has a release clause of about 3 million. could Liverpool make a move for him for competition for lucas {Ed030's Note - Newcastle, QPR and Espanyol have an interest in Diame but West will offer him a new bumper contract. }

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09 Jun 2013 15:27:40
Story out today that Okore rejected Chelsea in January. Any chance LFC may be interested if Coates and Skrtel leaves? We would surely be able to offer him more first team football then most if that happens.

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09 Jun 2013 15:29:24
Any chance of a straight swap of suarez for aguero? {Ed030's Note - No chance. }

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I suggested this last night to ED30 as apposed to Tiago Illori who looks wet behind the ears and more erratic that a kid at disney world.

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Im sure Aguero would love that I mean the thought of challenging for 4th place rather than the title and champions league must really appeal to him.

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Im not sure I understand the 2nd posters reply. Why would you suggest going for aguero as opposed to ilori? For one thing one is a centre half and the other is a centre forward and for another one is one of the best players in the world while the other is relatively unknown I don't see why you would have to suggest getting one over the other its not as if we would swap suarez for ilori or am I missing something in your post?

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09 Jun 2013 15:01:33
Hi Ed's, well done fielding the questions at the moment, (some repetative, some ridiculous, some interesting), keep it up, invaluable, thankyou! Article on the web regarding out of contract players at the moment, just wanted to ask you/fellow reds of your opinions on a few. Miguel Vitor, Portugese CB represented Portugal national youth teams in the past still only 23, but career seems to have stalled due to fall out the with manager at Benfica, Sinan Bolat, GK, Turkey, only 24, been around the national team for a while, Franco Di Santo Argentinian who we were linked with in the past whilst at Wigan, and still only 24 may fit around Brendans style of adaptable forwards and Vladimir Weiss, Slovakian winger who has been highly rated in the past, and still only 23. Just wondered if any of these, although with signing on fees etc. would not be "free" exactly, but would be relatively inexpensive to bring to the club and might be useful additions to the squad. Would appreciate your opinions or those of other readers. Thanks. {Ed030's Note - Victor would be a good squad player and would suit Rodgers idea of good centre back, Bolat would be a very good back up goalkeeper,I would not want Di Santo at Liverpool partly because I do not rate him at all and I do not like his attitude,Weiss would be a good free transfer I don't think he got a fair chance at city and he would be a very useful squad player. }

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Thanks for the reply Ed030, appreciated. {Ed030's Note - No problem mate. }

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09 Jun 2013 14:49:07
Hi Eds, great site. Just wondering if you know of any interest in sessengon from LFC and if we may consider a move along with mignolet {Ed030's Note - No interest from Liverpool bur rumours of Marseille,Lyon and Psg. }

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09 Jun 2013 14:53:14
Right boys Liverpool are in a very good position as we speak. A transition (again) which needs to be seen through. I do think Rogers is doing a good job and it will take him or any new manager 3-5 years to run well.

This coincides with a lot of transition of the pitch, namely the stadium. This will also cost money and set things back slightly in terms of competing for big name players. Though some of these players today aren't worth the money at all. Look at City, Real etc blowing loads of cash and not winning a bean hardly.

Putting things in perspective you can only win 4 or 5 trophies every year and 3 domestically. Maybe you will get how hard it is to win things. Then you have to understand what it takes to win things. Uniteds example last year was how we used to win it every year. Pickin up 1 nils and most importantly you do not lose.

Which is what everyone has moaned about for years. 'We only won 1 nil', 'we drew', 'he ain't good enough' la di da. All rubbish. One season we won the league and European cup and lost home and away to the team who got relegated. Did we moan? No because we had belief and that fed the players.

This sites cool like because it reminds me of going home and away every week back then because all the characters were on the bus, or car, or at the ground. Though there was only ever one doom and gloomer who used to get ripped and shoved in the net when we stopped for a kick about.

Enjoy it lads is all.

Alfie

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09 Jun 2013 14:50:30
Hi Eds, I've seen a few articles in regards to Luis Alberto agreeing a 4 year deal with Liverpool, and that Liverpool are just waiting for Sevilla to agree with a fee. I've seen this kid play and he is perfect for Liverpool, is there any truth on this? Thanks {Ed002's Note - Liverpool cannot negotiate a contract with a player before his club has given permission - which if they have not agreed a fee would be most unlikely. I explained the situation previously - try the search engine.}

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09 Jun 2013 14:47:24
Did anyone read Bellamy's comments on Charlie Adam's pre-season fitness?

https://pbs. twimg.com/media/BL6EXKvCUAAxcML. jpg

However I thought Adam was signed early July 2011 & Bellamy didn't arrive til late in August 2011 so the comments would be untrue, still funny though!

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09 Jun 2013 14:46:14
eds I realise you have commented on the la liga financial crisis before, however after tv news 24 programm earlier this weak how bad is the crisis. the programm suggested that three seperate inqiries are taking place concerning real madrid. the eu is concerned about their non payment of taxes also alledged corruption o local goverment subsidising the club through land sales and purchases. furthermore four other spanish clubs re under investigation for similar offences. they also suggested 12 la liga teams are bankrupt and many may seize to exist. the german and french goverments are furious that they bail the spanish goverment out yet spain won't make these teams pay their taxes. more over spanish left wing politicians re demanding that all subsidies must stop immediately and all taxes be paid. surely la liga is in real danger of imploading. {Ed002's Note - There is every chance that they will need to restructure in a year or two. The league wants to spread the television revenue more evenly as a short-term solution. As time moves on we will see clubs go under across Europe until there is a complete restructuring of the UEFA run leagues and then the split to the pan-European model we have discussed previously. The sport cannot sustain as many professional clubs below what one might consider an elite tier.}

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Any change of this magnitude that happens without canvassing / consulting the supporters could be on shaky ground. Do you think clubs willing to take part should do so Ed002?
The Juicer {Ed002's Note - I really don't see what it has to do with the supporters - and I am not so sure I really understand the question.}

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That explains a lot about the situation ed.
The Juicer

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08 Jun 2013 23:10:53
Hi Ed52 just wanted to ask as a fellow lfc supporter and with considerably more knowledge then most. Have lfc ever scouted or signed any players of Asian origin. Me being of an Asian background would love to see some Asian players comming through especially at lfc

Thanks

Sajid {Ed052's Note - we had some youngsters on trial last year after our tour over there and we're very interested in Honda at one point. We have scouted Heung Min Son recently}

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Heung min son going to be the best Asian footballer in a few years. Do we have real interest in him or is he probably off to Dortmund/spurs? {Ed002's Note - A number of clubs have been looking at Hamburg's Heung Min Son for the past year. Certainly Spurs, Liverpool, Arsenal, Sunderland, Lille and West Ham have had him watched on more than one occasion leading up to the end of last year and Spurs had a bid turned down in January. Since the New Year some interest has been shown by Dortmund, Bayer Leverkusen, Manchester United, CSKA Moscow and Chelsea, who were ideally looking to a deal that sees a player included as part of an offer. Hamburg would like to keep him but I expect him to move this summer, but a move to Chelsea or Manchester United could see him sat on the bench and that is not be what he wants. Dortmudn, Leverkusen or Spurs might be the best compromise for him but a recent enquiry from Dortmund has seen a much higher asking price than expected put on the player - so they are looking to negotiate but in the interim Leverkusen has put an offer on the table that may be acceptable.}

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09 Jun 2013 14:12:29
Eds do most of the rising stars from south America sign for mostly italian sides because they're more relaxed with regards to work permits? {Ed002's Note - Many go to Iberia as well. There are lots of considerations including part ownership, culture, language, work permits, opportunity etc. that come in to play.}

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Cheers oo2 replys much appreciated!

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09 Jun 2013 13:20:23
eds, heard a few quotes from Luis Alberto that he'd be foolish to turn us down, any new developments with regards to him?
YNWA {Ed002's Note - Not beyond what was said on Friday.}

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09 Jun 2013 12:56:37
Hi eds is it true were seriously going in for arouna kone, he's average at best? {Ed002's Note - Try the search function.}

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09 Jun 2013 14:33:09
Hi Eds, do you think Suarez will move on or not? If he does do you think sturridge will our number 1 striker from now on or will we buy a replacement for Suarez who will be our number 1 striker and if so who will it be? Benteke? {Ed030's Note - I think he will leave and Liverpool have enquired about Benteke.

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09 Jun 2013 14:26:29
been watching the under 21s and I already had seen pretty much most of the dutch, spanish and german players so there was no surprises in how good they were but in the italian team I only really knew about borini (obviously) destro and verrati but there are some cracking other players in that team. maybe a few worth taking a look at especially insigne although i'm sure he'll already be on the radar of a lot of clubs (ed002 might be able to clarify). {Ed002's Note - I would not expect Insigne to be moving to England anytime soon. Immobile, Florenzi and reserve goalkeeper Leali are seen as the future high performers.}

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Cheers for the info ed002, always appreciated :)

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I heard Immobile is not going anywhere.

Andy K

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09 Jun 2013 14:25:33
Hi eds, who are the five clubs interested in Suarez? Is it definite that he'll leave or do you reckon there's a slim chance of a U-turn? {Ed002's Note - Read the posts.}

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Bayern, Madrid, juventus, man City are four. Perhaps barca the fifth.

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Barca said they were not interested in Suarez

isn't the fifth athletico?

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Athletico madrid

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09 Jun 2013 14:28:43
Hi eds, what are the chances of Kyriakos Papadopoulos, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Iago Aspas, Tom Ince and Luis Alberto are joining Liverpool this summer? Any other players you know we're interested in? {Ed030's Note - Search function. }

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We don't want Ince, he's good, but not THAT good, not Liverpool good, and if we sign him I reckon it'll be a big mistake, still. it won't happen!

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09 Jun 2013 14:28:38
Really hope we sign papadopolous, looks a brilliant player.
The eds say he is a risk and I agree but with toure also signing then at least we have someone who is good enough and highly reliable to use in defence so we can manage the Greek lads fitness properly. Agger also had fitness issues that our medical team sorted out so that's got to work in our favour when he makes up his mind as to where to transfer to.
The Armenian looks like a ri as well but if both signings work out then it will end up being a great transfer window.

Those of us who asked for big names to sign certainly had there wish with these 2, the Liverpool shop is going to make a killing printing those 2 names on the backs of shirts. Haha

MIKEY

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09 Jun 2013 14:19:37
Is luis Alberto a forward or midfielder? {Ed030's Note - He can play both. }

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Is he any good this fella eds? never heard of him. {Ed030's Note - The few times I have seen him i have been impressed he is very much your typical Spanish player good on the ball,good dribbler but he gets goals as well he would be a good signing for anything under £6 million.

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09 Jun 2013 13:11:38
just watched Alberto, admittedly on you tube but if we sign him I will do cartwheels in me kitchen! he looks a brilliant player, fingers crossed!

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09 Jun 2013 13:11:12
Hi all
Liverpool deal 2 sign begovich will be completed next week.
Luis alberto will sign 4year contract with Liverpool.
Regards ashley

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No offence, but how do you expect us to believe that you're 'in the know' when you can't spell players' names correctly.

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09 Jun 2013 13:02:23
Hey lads, I was just wondering if there is any interest in Aspas from Spurs as well? I've kind of gotten use to fighting with them for targets.

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No, they are not, and neither are they interested in most of our other targets!

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08 Jun 2013 14:38:08
Ed02 after aspas who do you think the next signing will be cheers. MATTYLFC {Ed002's Note - Matty, I cannot sensibly predict the timing of transfers. Sorry.}

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I reckon it will be Tiago illori followed by Luis Alberto. All 3 could be done within the next 10 days.
And I am not an ITK before you bash me, it just feels that way reading the various reports.

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Good shout!
Joss

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Ed02 i'm sorry what I meant was who the next player we will sign any idea cheers. MATTYLFC {Ed002's Note - I could only guess that Aspas would be next but it is nothing but speculation on my part.}

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09 Jun 2013 12:49:49
Just to point out to fellow Reds, Denmark are playing Armenia on Tuesday, can't make many judgements on one game but both Eriksen and Mkhitaryan should star!

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Cheers Ill find a link for it
LouieLFC

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09 Jun 2013 12:10:51
According to Ajax rumours they are expecting a double swoop of Eriksen and alderwerid for 30m euros which is £25 mil from Liverpool, good deal?, that would finish our budget though, because we will have spent by then £35mil (25+7 for aspas and 3 for illori)

Have a good summer everybody

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I'd prefer us to sign Papa instead of Alderweireld and highly doubt Eriksen will sign although he'd be a great signing.

Red PG

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I thought our budget was 25 million plus sales which will be 15 for carroll which is 40. then spearing shelvey 8 million if were lucky and not to mention suarez for 40 and skyrtel for 10 odd million , I like the ajax two you say but I have a feeling there will be a few more twists and turns than you say

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Would be great. Add the Armenia player Mktaryan (needs nick name) and if Skrtel sold add the Greek CB. I'd say confident of top four
If Suarez goes but is replaced by proven scorer in EPL like Benteke or Kone (as spent a lot already) I think with the supply either will get 20+ goals.
Not my first choice Kone and no one can replace Luis. But if he can score 12/13 for relegated Wigan and help them to cup final think the amount when Gerrard Eriksen Coutinho Sterling Mktyaran Downing even Aspas etc are providing chances.

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Can we forget budgets, nobody knows what they are, even if set, except for the management and the owners?

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09 Jun 2013 11:49:04
Eds. In your opinion will the following players be sold, Reina, brad jones, Robinson, shelvey, asshadi, Pacheco, suerez, coates, downing, sktel, spearing, ynwa great site {Ed030's Note - http://www.liverpool-rumours.co.uk/liverpool-rumours-suitable-players-2014-season.php. }

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Hi Ed, interesting read and to be honest I have not seen enough of the 3 big signing you mention to comment.
Surprised that Carrol, Toure and Alberto are not mentioned though as seem deffinet out's and in's? {Ed030's Note - I have forgot half the team Lol. I think Toure will be a good squad player when needed,I think Carrol will leave and Imo Alberto will sign.}

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09 Jun 2013 07:30:05
Hi eds just a quick question
I know that players leaving will have no direct bearing on other players futures, however clearly the more first team squad players that then the more have to come in and this increases the chance of problems with gelling and adapting quickly etc. so with Suarez now leaving do you think it may mean another season for assiadi or downing who many previously thought would go? As otherwise would be a entire new front line with coutinho and sturridge only being with us for a few months and borini practically a new signing after not playing
Cheers
Alex YNWA {Ed030's Note - I have done an article about which player I think will leave and which player I hope will sign http://www.liverpool-rumours.co.uk/liverpool-rumours-suitable-players-2014-season.php If you want to read mate.

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Cheers ed have just had a read and was really interesting and agree on the signings, definitely think even if the personnel is different they will certainly be the perfect types of players to be looking for. I can't see any mention of downing in the sales or starting line up or subs. Do you think he would stay and be purely back up for a number of injuries as he can cover a lot of positions? Or do you think he will be sold, any idea what might be an acceptable fee? Thanks
Alex YNWA {Ed030's Note - I think he will leave but I forgot all about him Lol,And around £6-8m. }

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Cheers for that ed
Would be made up if our squad looked like that next season, even with losing Suarez I think all round we would be a stronger team and much stronger squad overall especially with our youngsters all being a year older and more developed/experienced
Alex YNWA

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I typed it in and ended up back here? What did I do wrong {Ed030's Note - Copy and paste it and if that doesn't work then click the Liverpool rumours Articles on the left of you page. }

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09 Jun 2013 10:51:44
this could be an exciting summer for us, a host of potential fresh faces and a whole season ahead of us to hopefully build on what was an improved second half to the season. I feel as though the club is moving in direction. I doubt that we will be able to secure champions league this season but i'm looking forward to watching us play some thrilling attacking football as we saw in flashes last season. Reina sounds like he wants to leave and there has been rumblings to this affect for a few years now. his heart is not in it anymore and I think it has shown in his performances, let him go, bring in a new enthusiastic keeper. it could make the world of difference if we get the right guy. Suarez. well he clearly wants to leave although I don't believe it because of the media as he claims, more that he wants champions league but the media is an easy scapegoat for him. when players from other teams have tried to force moves away (tevez three times for example) i've always said get rid! no player bigger than club, the cheeky so and so etc. bit different now its our world class talent, but though I didn't want to see it at the time he has shamed our club on a number of occasions and disgraced himself. he did this while he was happy. what's he going to be like if he stays? better to just part ways and move on. when owen left we worried about what would happen, same when torres left. whatever happens as long as the club has made signings to cover playerrs that have left I believe we're going to be in for a hell of an interesting season.

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09 Jun 2013 10:56:09
Liverpool are preparing to make a bid in the 'coming days' for Grêmio's Matheus Biteco according to a Brazilian journalist. any chance ed {Ed030's Note - Never heard of him is he any good ?. }

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He is a 16 year old defensive midfielder who plays for the Gremio kiddies.

The real AG {Ed030's Note - Any good?. }

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I think he turns 18 this month which means he can be sold abroad. he's a DM, and he is from the same club that Lucas and Aurilio started at. can't say I have seen him but would not be surprised about it, another talented youngster in a position we need. It's really looking to me like we have a long term plan in place for success now. BR did alude to a 4 year plan when he first came in, and given the spending power of other clubs this is the realistic route for us.

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He is 17 turns 18 later this month

if he was 16 then we wouldn't be able to get him until he is 18. Brazilian law

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Aurelio came through sao paulo

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Eduardo the Silva ex Arsenal player came to Dinamo Zagreb when he was 14.

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Soon to be 18 years old, a strong well-built DM. Good ball control with neat short passes and good movement. Doesn't hesitate to shoot either. Read an article linking him to us 5 days ago, so I looked him up and found a couple of clips on him.

He holds his own in the midfield, holds up the ball well and lays the ball off and moves into position to receive it again. Can drive forward with the ball at his feet evading tackles. Looks good and in my opinion has potential to be a good player. Being only 18, he can learn from Lucas and makes his way into the team or provide cover.

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Oops! Biteco is indeed close to 18. I was thinking of Chirivella, he is 16 like Sergi Canos, wll of whom will be moving to LFC.

Biteco, I havn't seen play, but he is a regular for the Gremio youths and has represented Brazil at youth level.

The real AG

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09 Jun 2013 10:45:05
I find it very funny how when B Dortmund puts together a class side for peanuts, it's boss, but when LFC try to do the same, our efforts meet with ridicule.

I'm sure the "world class" talents of Neven Subotic, Hummels, Pizseck, Lewandowski, Kagawa were well known to the football world.
Oh no! Wait, they weren't, and their fees weren't much too different to what we would likely pay for the likes of Ilori, Alberto, Tello, Aspas and the like.

These guys could go on and be something special; they could flop, or they could be decent squad players. We won't know until we give them a chance. {Ed030's Note - I agree mate I think some fans need to give these players a chance. }

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Exactly at least give them the chance to impress

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Chance being the operative word though mate.
Of course buying a player entails a risk. In general, however, the risk is lessened if you're buying proven quality.
Liverpool's problems recently has been failing to obtain value for money, so you can understand the current stance.
But it's Rodger's call (well, his committee too). If it goes **** up by next Summer he's brown bread.
And FSG should consider their future too.
The Juicer

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09 Jun 2013 13:01:25
You can't compare dortmund to Liverpool, no disrespect to german league but they are very few big teams and money bags compare to epl, at the sametime their best players are already leaving for bigger teams, Liverpool are facing challanges, from, chelsea, united, arsenal, spurs, city etc, in this list three teams are in top ten best teams in world football and if you add city and spurs that makes more difficult compare to what dortmund are facing in their league, if we don't start competing in highest level, then suarez won't be the last player to leave, if players like coutinho keep on performing consistantly for 2 years then barca, real etc won't take time to get him, annd this will contnue to hampper our progress!

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The problem is some fans think they can do it better (manage the transfers) they are to quick to criticize, and play too much on football games, (yeh, you know who you are!) some of the players we are buying are very talented, and look great value, so let's just wait eh? trying to keep up with billionaire clubs doesn't work, ask Leeds United!

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09 Jun 2013 13:48:29
Mate its foolish to think what worked for B dortmund will work for us, footy is not that simple, or else teams like Aston villa, fulham etc would be competing for top4 along time ago, Liverpool have/are spending more money then arsenal, spurs, everton, etc and still underachieving, what do you expect from fans?

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I disagree, proven quality is not less risky. Would you say tha t shevchenko, torres, Sanchez, chygrynsky, ibra, sneijder all ended up being worth the risk? They have all been considered very expensive failures despite coming with a proven reputation. And had they gone to clubs with limited means like us they would've ruined the finances of the teams with no gain to the team.

It's all down to whether the player fits not whether they come with a good track record.

Nevada

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09 Jun 2013 18:10:06
Nevada mate, I disagree here, in 10 years how many proven/class players have failed at Liverpool compare to average/mediocore players?

Our downfall started when our best players left/sold were replaced by average/mediocore players, and quickly we started crumbling, other hand teams like city and chelsea continued spending on class players and the gap started getting bigger and bigger, both financially and quality wise, but yet we still continued buying young/pontential/average players, where again other hand chelsea, city united kept on buying class players, now the gap is not only bigger but impossible for us to compete with them directly, because of lack of champions league for few years have really killed us financially and again debts have started climbing faster then what FSG even dreamed, now our rivals are 10-15 years futher then us interms of structure, resources, facilities, future etc etc,

We can't compete with them in present

We can't compete with them financially

We can't compete with them quality wise

Can't compete with them in future, their academy is head and shoulders above us, evey young highly rated player are snaped by city or chelsea because of their financial powers, and have many young players in their squad who are already stars eg hazzard, oscar etc and many are playing for other epl team eg lukaku, this are just very, very small examples of how they have built their structure both present and furture wise!

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09 Jun 2013 10:00:58
Just read on the tv Gossip site that Newcastle will not pay any more than £10m for Carroll (who as we all know is stalling on a move to West Ham and asking for ludicrous wages, apparently) - source being Sunday Express - and that they are considering allowing Papis Cisse to leave as he doesn't want to advertise Wonga on his shirt due to his Muslim beliefs.

Eds, any potential swap deal in the offing? I know they don't happen very often, but seems to be a perfect solution!

Haven't seen Cisse too much this season (except in games against us when Newcastle really didn't get a chance to attack much if we're being honest!), but do you think he would fit into our new system?

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Too sensible to happen! but it would be great wouldn't it?

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09 Jun 2013 09:52:01
wake up eds lol
5gold stars

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09 Jun 2013 09:09:46
Hi eds, now that Mourinho is the manager of Chelski again, do you think that he would want too raid his old club Real and try and sign Alonso? Cheers JCRED {Ed030's Note - Not for also possibly Khediera. ]

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09 Jun 2013 08:39:11
Well eds, with Courtois staying in Madrid another year can you see Pepe leaving now since I think Barca and Athletico were the interested parties or does someone else hold an interest?

Bulmer {Ed030's Note - No I think he will stay. ]

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09 Jun 2013 08:30:59
I see Tottenham are supposedly interested in Fulhams Alex Kacaniklic. I'm not saying we should hijack the deal but was it a mistake letting him go in the first place? Personally I think it was, just for the fact that he was a crucial inclusion in the deal to bring Paul Konchesky to Anfield. MonaghanRed

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I don't think he is that good mate, he maybe should have stayed but just because Spurs show an interest doesn't mean he is worth it, he could improve of course and prove me wrong.

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09 Jun 2013 08:17:50
Erik Lamela is 100% being looked at by Brendan! Watch this space

KERNOWRED

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But only if suarez leaves same goes for mhkitaryan

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Doubt that mate. He's too expensive and we've already signed Aspas for the RW position. I can't see us going for him unless we sell downing and maybe luis.

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09 Jun 2013 04:55:43
Heard that Mourinho wants to build he's own Chelski and are ready to shipping out Demba Ba. Pool and PSG are both very interested. Possible?

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09 Jun 2013 04:36:58
Considering Suarez's comments when asked about playing with Cristiano Ronaldo and he replied something like "But I am a Liverpool player and I give 200%" I think his original comments were said out of frustration and the heat of the moment. Maybe I'm grasping straws, but I'd prefer Suarez to Benteke, Muriel, or any of the other names we've been linked to. I think with him we can get 4th as he's already settled and proved he can work magic for us. I was pretty pissed at his original comments but I hope he was just voicing frustration

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Suarez should be mending his ways and rebuilding his tarnished relationship with the fans, his comments should be apologetic and how much he would be happy to stay if the club invests in some quality players! no wonder some fans feel betrayed.

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09 Jun 2013 02:58:59
Any truth in the rumours linking Spurs with Kacaniklic? Can't have a 100% record I suppose, but I hate seeing players we had in the youth setup go on to succeed for a direct rival. {Ed030's Note - Try the spurs page. ]

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09 Jun 2013 02:06:54
Hi Eds,

Just wondering, I've noticed a few rumors flying around about Romelu Lukaku being a target for Liverpool and recently saw that we could possibly be making a bid for the Striker. Is there any truth in this? I think he would be an excellent replacement if Suarez left and good competition for Sturridge as he looks to permanently secure his place in Belgium's international squad. A good player that I doubt Jose would let leave, but stranger things have happened in football. Thanks in advance. {Ed030's Note - He has recently come out and said Mourinho want him to stay at Chelsea. }

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09 Jun 2013 01:48:29
hi eds could malouda be an option? I know he is not a fantastic signing but surely if we could sign him on a reasonable contract would be worth a shot just to give us more depth {Ed030's Note - He would command a high signing on fee,high wages and agent fees in the end it in not a free transfer mate He would end up costing £6-7 million. }

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"I know he's not a fantastic signing" says it all really.

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08 Jun 2013 22:13:59
Hi Eds. Has thea benteke enquiry gone quiet or do you think any action depends on other deals such as Suarez? Also what's your take on Downing. Does Rodgers now rate him? I am sure I speak for most LFC fans when I say he is not good enough. Thanks for all your posts. Fish Dog {Ed030's Note - I thinks Aspas will be a replacement for Downing. }

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I think aspas is the replacement for assaidi

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No just extra forwards as sturridge and borini often pick up little niggles.

once suarez, downing and assaidi get sold they will be replaced by Facundo Ferreyra, Erik Lamela, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Luis Alberto, Tom Ince.

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08 Jun 2013 18:21:17
hey eds
with real sociedad looking to offload palyers is there any chance of carlos vela movement?
any chance for Liverpool to snatch him up?
been following la liga this season and he is pretty good and also very tough. also he has had a strong season, 14 goals all playing on the right wing. {Ed030's Note - Not atm. }

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09 Jun 2013 01:10:05
Hi Eds, is it true that Liverpool are looking at Tevez as an option if Suarez were to leave? RedScorpion {Ed030's Note - I doubt it. }

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08 Jun 2013 22:14:59
Hey eds, could you please explain to me how aspas is a direct replacement for suarez? And what will be done with the remaining suarez money?

Cheers eds

Young Baller {Ed030's Note - I expect Aspas will replace Downing. }

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08 Jun 2013 21:33:54
Hi Ed any news of honda and is mkhitaryan interested in lfc and is BR bid him {Ed030's Note - There is interest in Mkhitaryan, Everton and Milan hold a interest in Honda. }

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08 Jun 2013 19:17:26
Dear eds are we really interested in kone. If we are then in absolutely distraught. {Ed030's Note - I highly doubt it. }

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Allegri doesn't want him and is trying to persuade Milan to look for a player already based in Italy. I'm not sure how successful he'll be in his plea but he is quite popular and influential

Nevada

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09 Jun 2013 00:29:57
hi eds, what's happening to assaidi? cheers {Ed030's Note - He will leave imo.}

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Any idea why he'll leave? Is it that he is rubbish cause he doesn't look to bad from the brief time he has played. Did he not settle here. Bad attitude.
Why was he never given a chance? {Ed030's Note - I think it will be the player himself who will push through a move. }

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I think Assaidi is an excellent winger who has not been given the chance to bed in, he beats the full back, crosses the ball and there is no center forward to get on the end of it! (he's at West Ham) one of our problems over the last few seasons has been not getting enough players in the box! I hope we change that with the new signings, but Assaidi may be sacrificed for it to happen.

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08 Jun 2013 22:45:01
hiya eds not really a rumour but has anyone else got any input on why Fellani has just started following Liverpool fc on twitter could be something or nothing iam not saying he's coming to LFC before the people jump on my case, just something I've heard and thought it was worth passing on, he might just like the site

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Maybe it's a Warrior Sports, they sponsor LFC and he is contracted to them. Probably just to show unity throughout their business

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He also follows Real Madrid, Dortmund, Man City, Man Utd, Chelsea, Arsenal, Sunderland and so on

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Are we in for a surprise transfer?

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08 Jun 2013 22:33:26
So Reina says he would like Suarez to stay but understands if he wants to leave for a bigger club.
He makes it clear he means a club that is challenging for titles and trophies not size. But in all honesty this is what Torres meant to.
And this is the problem we have, if our players see us in this situation then all players will.

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This isn't the first time Reina's come out and said stuff like this. His heart's not been in it for two or three years now.
If all he's got to contribute is, quite frankly, subtly derogatory comments about our club he can **** off for all I care

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Hi all, Listen I think these headlineds with Reina saying he understands Suarez wanting to leave are over dramatic and dragged out by the media! Because we all understand that a player that is world class should be playing at the top level and should remember he isn't a supporter he is a footballer that wants to win titles no matter where it is! I know I'm going to be slated for this but if Luis Suarez does leave as long as its out of the premiership I will wish him luck! I just hope we get a good price for him and spend it well! Anything less than we got for Torres will be a disappointment because Suarez is better in every department! DubRed

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09 Jun 2013 10:22:59
This isn't the first time Reina's come out and said stuff like this. His heart's not been in it for two or three years now.

Your post doesn't have logic. what's his fault, after all a player is judged by the trophies he won. not the fans chanting his name. Gerard being an exception.

Liverpool will not be challenging for anything for at least 2-3 years, and Reina is already at 30.

I assume you will stay with your current employer for years if they doesn't improve your wages.
Nonsense

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Maybe Reina should keep his gob shut! if he is not happy here then he should go, same as Suarez, thanks very much, NEXT! and there have been players who have won champ league medals who were in the right team at the right time, and were poor players not world beaters

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08 Jun 2013 21:51:25
Hi Ed any news of honda and is mkhitaryan interested in lfc link and is BR bid him yet {Ed030's Note - There is intrest in Mkhitaryan. }

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08 Jun 2013 20:22:50
Hey eds, hope ye are enjoying the summer and silly season. Soe reports are saying we are interested in kone? God o hope we aren't. Can you shed some light on this? {Ed030's Note - I certainly hope we don't sign him. }

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08 Jun 2013 19:07:39
hi eds, looks like a busy window (and finally a lot of attacking playerss likely to be coming) could be upcoming with a lot of comings and goings; so good luck.
have you got any news on a Liverpool interest in chadli and kone as both those rumours seem to be in all the press today?
how are our chances of signing mkhitaryan as he looks a real player?
finally, is the aspas deal still on, or are there contract issues as reported on many sites.
Thanks for all the work eds,
Ryanthered {Ed030's Note - I doubt Liverpool will look at Kone as he is just not good enough,There is interest in Mkhitaryan and a fee has been agreed for Aspas. }

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08 Jun 2013 19:53:01
Not so much off a rumour but just wondered if any of the edds do appearances for birthdays get together bbqs etc if so how much would it cost. A few of my friends thought it would be a wicked idea but were to embarrassed to ask

red walter {Ed003's Note - I'll do the bbq for a reasonable price lol (charcoal included)}

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09 Jun 2013 00:29:34
Hoping that Rafa does us a favour and buys Callejon for Napoli rather than Madrid try and include him in any deal for Suarez! If Madrid really want our number 7 then how about £60m and Alonso? If not then thank you for your interest in Mr Suarez and please don't let the door hit your arse on the way out Mr Perez.

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We can ask whatever we want, if the player is determined to go then we will have to take the best we can get. We are not strong enough financialy to just keep a player that does not want to play for us.

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09 Jun 2013 00:18:44
Aspas already talking Liverpool up before the deal is even signed, these are the players we need. He will be a great signing who will slot into BR's system brilliantly.

JFT 96

JP

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08 Jun 2013 23:54:53
hi eds, with aspas probably coming in do you think this could be the end of downing. thanx {Ed030's Note - Possibly although Aspas is a striker depends what plans Rodgers has for him. }

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