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14 Sep 2017 11:09:05
The problems IMO are:
We need defenders who live and breathe and will die defending every day and not be tentative when tackling, intercepting, clearing, heading, closing down space or will not continue to look for a forward pass at each opportunity or be scared of making a mistake. Our current lot do not have any of that mentality at all, never have. Its a character trait, you can't learn it.

Add on top of that a manager who believes completely on "heavy metal" type football, he will never instil that mentality in them or the rest of the team. Klopp will not change nor will his backroom staff, and he is too stubborn to do it as well. Klopp is a major contributor to this malaise. ( and I like Klopp)

Henderson when interviewed after yesterdays game summed up the current attitude when he said "that's football". As captain he should have been saying "just not good enough in defence" " we cannot continue playing like that and expect to win anything." etc.

There is no sense of urgency, it needs to be called out re: the piss poor defending that is evidenced every game by the captain and others.
My biggest complaint is about Can, he is lazy and does not anticipate or try to cut out attacks from throw ins, free kicks etc, he gets tired after 60 mins and just is not alert enough at the level required, again I have to blame Klopp for playing him consistently.

He is not good enough. Other than all of that, roll on to the next game, and hope for the best. I am not trying to have a go or be negative. YNWA.

1.) 14 Sep 2017 11:34:37
If our defenders die each day we will struggle to recruit replacements.

2.) 14 Sep 2017 11:52:25
Elders, I agree with the first paragraph of your post, completely. As for whether Hendo should have said what you propose or not, we don't know what is being said in the DR so I don't put much stock into what players say in the media. As for Klopp, he is trying to fix the defence BUT as Ed01 has sadi, they get it in training BUT during games, their heads just go. See Lovren crap his pants for the first goal and you will see why. What is Klopp to do? You can't replace a whole back line in one window and he IS trying to replace the CB' as VVD's chase showed.

City spent 300m on CB's/ defenders alone and they are still crap and they too make mistakes so it is not that easy. We just have to focus on blowing teams away when we are on top cos had we done that in the first half vs Seville, this conversation is not happening.

3.) 14 Sep 2017 12:58:31
Bingo

City scored 4 yesterday without conceding one mate. You have beenn raving about this from some time lol. " City has spend millions yet they are crap. " not sure how could you pass any verdict! Pep knows how to deal with crap defenders and as long as he gets results does it really matter mate? No it doesn't!

{Ed001's Note - they played against Feyenoord, who would struggle in League 1 in England. It says it all that Kuyt was still able to contribute meaningfully in the Eredivisie even though his legs went before he left us.}

4.) 14 Sep 2017 13:26:45
Ohk Ed01, As you say so! On current form we would struggle to keep a clean sheet against them. This is just my opinion mate!

{Ed001's Note - yes yes yes one day you will shock is all by saying something positive about Liverpool.}

5.) 14 Sep 2017 13:27:25
Oh Harry talking about another club. Shock.

6.) 14 Sep 2017 14:23:46
Coutinho and Mane are world class and I am in love with bobby and Can these days Ed01. What more do you want from me 😄😄😄. That's 4 out of a possible 11 inside my heart man!

{Ed001's Note - Salah?}

7.) 14 Sep 2017 14:38:06
Not a big fan, My choice and I always stick with them. Julian Brandt! Nothing wrong with Salah. I hope he surpass every record at Anfield. For once I loved Klopp's choices as well! You could add Keita from next year! I am a massive massive fan of the lad! The city of Liverpool is beautiful, people are nice including you and Ed025, Anfield looks stunning on match day and the crowd has always been special
What more do you want to hear from a pessimist 😄😄😄.
Oh yes Robbie Fowler is the best! 😄😄😄.

{Ed001's Note - Ed025 nice? Bloody hell I wouldn't go that far.}

11 Aug 2017 11:00:02
Morning all: been on the site for a few years now and am posting for the first time. Great great banter and the Eds do a superb job puuting everyone in their place and keeping us all sane. Thx. Keeps me smiling everyday and more engaged with the team and fans that I have supported since I was a young boy (Keegan/ Toshack era) So finally FSG have said Couts is staying. (yup everything crossed at the moment) . Now let's just get on and support the team, regardless of good or bad results, or who might come and go, get everyone fit and give the league a good crack. It might be our best chance for 25 years. Yes, we might need a central defender, or a striker who can stay fit and score goals. But really we have plenty of attacking firepower, defence is just about good enough if they improve on last season, we have a manager who can inspire although I wish he was less jokey/ blokey, (loved Dalglish, my hero) . We need luck which we did not have last season and a bit of nous to beat the teams that we should be beating and you never know. I think Solanke could prove to be a massive hit this season. Thx for reading. Look forward to the season and reading all the posts even the nonsense negative ones. YNWA.

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11 Jan 2018 11:27:55
Macca - you have ruined Jan for me now. you are a legend, but the anticipation is now going to lead to many sleepless nights for lots of us.

Let the Eds know who it is, then when it happens maybe the Eds can confirm if you were right or not. Its all good stuff.
Thx Macca.
And Eds keep up the fantastic work. Reading stuff on this site is the highlight of everyday for me. YNWA.

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21 Mar 2018 14:54:22
He is not good enough. Many players can do what he does, we want and need someone who is much better.