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17 Sep 2020 19:44:57
Hi Ed001,
I know Ed002 says we’re going to have to change our style of play to fit in Thiago, but what do you think? I assume we’ll have a midfield of Fab, Henderson and Thiago in the big games. Do you see them all playing “box to box” and taking it in turns to sit back?

FeatherstoneRed

{Ed001's Note - I am not sure it does require a change of style, Thiago grew up playing a very similar way, he would have no trouble fitting in. It is more likely that little will visibly change to be honest, it will just be that they will adapt to fit around each other's game.}


1.) 17 Sep 2020 20:43:10
This Signing is everything we needed. Off the back of winning the league, there’s a strange feeling that we’d reached the end of that journey. And this feels like the begging of the new one now, fantastic news for us and what a player this lad is.


2.) 17 Sep 2020 20:43:19
With the congestion of games this season I think we’ll see a fair bit of rotation and Thiago could alternate for Fabinho. But I also think we will make more use of a deeper two in midfield and look to manage games and effort more efficiently.
He won’t be ready for Chelsea I take it?
Be interesting to see how the team lines up against them, they’ve got a lot of forward power now.


3.) 17 Sep 2020 20:54:49
Spot on, Ed01. Greqt players have no problem playing together and making it work. In the NFL, a good coach must have the ability to get as many of his best players on the field at the same time. Klopp is the best manager in the world currently IMO,

Hence, he should have no problem fitting Thiago into our system and making it work and I am sure Thiago is ready to do what it takes to get into the team and adapt to whatever Klopp needs from him at every given time.


4.) 17 Sep 2020 22:06:13
is he match fit so I can bang him in my fantasy team?


5.) 17 Sep 2020 22:23:40
Should be, only won the CL about 2 weeks ago!


6.) 18 Sep 2020 08:56:22
He's been on holiday, Johnny1970.


 

 

02 Sep 2020 12:40:57
I’m confused by a lot of the posts on here lately that if we don’t spend £500m on an entire new team that we’re going to struggle in the new season.
Didn’t we just win the league by 18 points from City and finish 33 points clear of Utd and Chelsea and 43 clear of Arsenal!
All the people moaning about needing to buy at least 1 new CD, even though we conceded the fewest goals last season, even with Allison missing games.
We need a “creative midfielder” and additional options up front, but everyone agrees we have the best front 3 in world football and scored more than anyone else in the league apart from City.
I think the squad is stronger than it was at the start of last season with the addition of Minamino and Tsimikas and youngsters like Elliott, Jones, Koumetio, Hoever coming through.
Does anyone honestly think City’s new signings, combined with the loss of Silva are worth 20 points, or Chelsea’s worth 30?
We should trust Klopp and just enjoy what an amazing team we have at the moment!

FeatherstoneRed

1.) 02 Sep 2020 13:00:24
Fans of every club are going to disagree. You will always get the fans that are glass half empty and you'll get fans who are half full or even overflowing at the top. And its a no win, when we win its a case of i told you so and the same if we end up not being successful next season. I actually really enjoy reading everyone's posts on here regardless of what camp they fall into. I don't understand why some get so offended when someone shares a different view to them. Imagine coming onto this site and every single poster agreeing and sharing the same view what a bore that would be. I for one am really looking forward to the season starting. Its going to be another roller coaster season and the lads have the challenge of defending the premier league title for the first time ever. If that isn't enough of a motivation for them then i don't know what is.


2.) 02 Sep 2020 13:06:49
I don’t think anybody doubts the quality of the starting 11, because it is clearly one of the best in world football.
That being said the depth of quality is the things that need to be changed up. A winger for me is a must because currently we have nobody that fits the mould of Salah or mane and for me that is a must.

Apart from a winger I don’t see that need to massively change much although I wouldn’t be against another cm jointing to freshen it up and give something different.
Additionally a Cb might be required, Gomez and Matip have their injury worries throughout a season so unless one of the youngsters has stood out in pre season (I hope this has happened) I can see another Cb join.

A pacey winger and a cb will likely be the only singing we make. Thiago may join if Gini leaves but I’m more than happy if he stays.

For a winger to join though Shaqiri and/ or Origi will need to be sold.
I’d be happy with Taki, Brewster, Elliot and a new pacey winger as our other attacking options.


3.) 02 Sep 2020 13:24:59
Nobody wants 500m spent what people want is improvement and they see other clubs acting despite cv and want us to act despite cv. Everyone wants what they want for what they think is in the best interests of the team. I see the likes Everton making ambitious moves, Chelsea making good signings, man utd bumbling their way through targets, city improving, arsenal beating us with their reserves against our first 11 (that aren't injured) and they're improving and then they see Liverpool who for the last 3 windows have spent around 30m on players fees in total: back up attacker, back up left back, 8th choice center back and 6th choice winger and 2 free (ish) back up goalkeepers. That's nothing taxing or particularly ambitious for 2 years. In that time the team have been thriving on the pitch despite that so perhaps signings aren't needed or perhaps they are but everyone on either side of the argument wants the same thing a competitive Liverpool team this season. Personally I see us in the battle for 4th this season currently and if mane was to leave and we bought a replacement like sarr I'd say we're struggling in the battle for 4th. As it stands I'd take top 4 and a cup run ideally a trophy of any kind.


4.) 02 sep 2020 13:35:37
struggle for 4th!


5.) 02 Sep 2020 14:14:28
Is all this negatively because we lost a pre season friendly? We r not the only team that is going to suffer injuries during the season and by the way some r talking you would think all the other teams have superstar replacements.

Look what happened to city last year when they lost one center back, who have arsenal got if Aubameyang gets injured? Chelsea a 35 year old and injury prone left back won't fix their problems. Seen the state of Utd trying to defend in the Europa league semis.

We don't have the money these other clubs have but what we do have is the best manager in the world who has proven over and over that he can get the best of players.

The other teams can spend all they want, but they can't buy the quality we have at r club atm.

{Ed047's Note - in 2018 when you finished 25pts behind City, did you imagine you’d catch them to be a point behind in 2019 and then smash it this year.

What changed that, was it VVD and Allison and are City in truth as far behind you as the league this year suggests. I would say 100% no.

This doesn’t mean you don’t have a top quality side because you do but don’t fall into the trap of believing others can’t catch you up and don’t have the quality you do.

You’ll be up there, there is no doubt and losing the Charity Shield is by no means the end of the world but and I’m sure you will, you have to switch back into last seasons mode against Leeds and that will be a big test.

Stay grounded.


6.) 02 Sep 2020 14:27:46
Top 4, good run in the champions league and as early an exit as possible from the domestic cups would be fine.


7.) 02 Sep 2020 14:48:50
Ed047 I was talking about Klopp mate. Chelsea, Arsenal and utd don't have the same quality in terms of manager as us imo. Last year was a free hit for Lampard and Arteta, we see how they get on when the pressure is on. I was pointing out that it's not only us have have squad problems.

{Ed047's Note - ahh ok mate no worries and totally agree you have one of the best mate.


8.) 02 Sep 2020 18:00:24
The fact that Ed47 speaks more sense than certain fans I have seen on SM, is baffling but not surprising.

Also, there is a huge difference having a diff opinion on a topic and being a whiner, IMO. We can disagree on who we should sign or not sign based on what we think the priorities are cos we are cash strapped right now. That is a healthy debate.

The moaners are the ones who even refuse to accept that’d are cash strapped and then kick up dust, stumping their feet like children cos daddy could not get that toy they wanted even tho he told them the fam is struggling and his hours got due to C. V C.V..

If you are unable to spot the diff then that is a personal prob that has nothing to do with me. Whiners are free to whine just as the rational ones are free to be rational.


 

 

26 Apr 2020 20:10:34
Hi Ed002,
This isn’t Liverpool related necessary and not really sure where to post this, but you seem to be incredibly well connected and just wondered what your thoughts are on the whole Covid-19 situation.
How long do you think it will be before we return to normal, without social distancing etc.? Do you see sport being played behind closed door anywhere, especially the UK? Or do you think we can write off sport for the next 18 months/ until vaccine developed? Do you see any bigs changed happening, once were over this?

FeatherstoneRed

{Ed002's Note - I have no more way of telling how long it will last I am afraid. However, Governments need to be fearful of returning to a more norm like situation too early and risk a second phase. The United States is a shambles with the leadership (who will get voted in again) and need a better policy than having a state by state policy (which equates to having a peeing section in a swimming pool). In the UK pressure can easily arise and stupidity prevail - maybe Johnson has heeded his warning. I suspect you will see football behind closed doors next season and whatever remains of this season. At some point there will be a vaccine but nobody can accurately predict when (but it will be a Thursday). As for changes the longer it goes on the harder it will be on the clubs. The fans will no doubt continue to be frustrated, but it is a real big deal. Saty safe.}


1.) 26 Apr 2020 21:25:27
Thanks Ed002 for the response. From my little knowledge, I agree and think the US is in trouble. Can see their superpower status being in doubt by the time Ivanka runs to take over a president from her dad in 2024. I have my concerns about UK as there seems to be some misplaced ideology behind some of the governments decisions, but maybe Johnson’s spell in hospital will change his thinking. Just hope that they all hold strong and accept 18 months of no attendance at sports events and all the other hindrances. Stay safe too and hope you’re not getting cabin fever being stuck in the same place for this long!

{Ed002's Note - Enjoy.}


2.) 26 Apr 2020 21:25:53
Football behind closed doors a possibility then Ed, despite the problems it brings that you have explained to us. I guess if it’s done in a safe way then why not.

Interesting your thoughts on the way the US Is being run. I share your opinions on that. Shambles.

{Ed002's Note - I would think it will be necessary for at least part of next season.}


3.) 26 Apr 2020 21:43:15
I hope you are very wrong about the leadership being voted in again, Ed002. But, sadly, I can see the possibility occuring.

{Ed002's Note - I hope so as well but putting hope folks nearly 80 with health conditions and a damp patch wont help.}


4.) 26 Apr 2020 21:51:30
Ed02 on another note, don't you find it ironic that the two of the countries with the worst handling or response to this Pandemic, are led by two BS artists and complete charlatans? I mean, both of them ran on division and dissatisfaction and trick, culture wars (esp. Trump), immigration (both of them), not on competence or sound policy or any of that.

It is not a coincidence that their rank/ abject incompetence and lack of leadership is now laid bare for the world to see. IMO, it's easy to run on such divisive stuff and tough rhetoric cos you are playing to the worst and lowest common denominators. That can work for a while BUT when you have a problem like a Pandemic, War or an Economic Meltdown where sound policy, judgement and real leadership in crisis management is required at the highest levels of government, such tricks like trying to deflect, deny, bluff and BS your way out of things ain't going to cut it anymore cos your supporters start to sober up and face reality head-on.

Hence, IMO this is why Trump has a much bigger chance of losing than winning in Nov. How do I know? He is becoming more and more desperate hence, is sounding more and more like a "stable Genius" he says he is. Oh n btw, don't be surprised if he tries to postpone the elections in Nov. cos if he loses, he is facing prosecution from multiple fronts. Thoughts?

{Ed002's Note - Then most of South America, Africa and bits of the Middle East would be way worse.}


5.) 26 Apr 2020 22:15:04
If that was the case RM then could you explain why Belgium has a pretty horrific death per million ratio?

{Ed002's Note - Germany are much better prepared than the rest of Europe because the facilities existed in advance for old folk. Belgium are reporting all deaths and cases - the UK is reporting something like half.}


6.) 26 Apr 2020 22:32:57
Yeah, I appreciate that the UK's figures aren't all inclusive although I would have thought you could add 50% onto the figures given each day.
Merely pointing out that when you look at a country like Belgium which has a population 6 times smaller than the UK their figures are desperate also, probably worse, so it can't be just down to who is at the helm.
We can only hope that we learn if this is the "first wave" and be better prepared for the future.

{Ed002's Note - They are at a crossroads with multiple borders. And add 100% to the UK figures.}


7.) 27 Apr 2020 07:11:27
All I can say is do not plan an overseas holiday if you live on an Island or your next landlocked country has strict border controls in the next 18 months, I think European football next season will not happen and it will disrupt oversea transfers in the next transfer window (maybe January and the next) as a player moving oversea would involve the player being quarantined - you would just hope that after 2 weeks in quarantine they do pass the medical.


8.) 27 Apr 2020 09:53:37
Corbyn and Abbott 🤡.


9.) 27 Apr 2020 10:46:52
What have Corbyn and Abbott got anything to do with the current government's miserable failings?


10.) 27 Apr 2020 13:35:17
Belgium and Sweden are not only recording all deaths, they have also recorded all deaths where they believe COVID-19 may have been the cause. Up until a week ago the UK were still excluding deaths in Nursing homes. As well as being highly selective about how they recorded deaths in hospitals. For example, a significantly higher yearly figure of deaths due to pneumonia has been recorded at Kings College hospital, in London, this year.


11.) 27 Apr 2020 15:49:49
I am praying to all gods that Trump doesn't get reelected. If his performance during this pandemic isn't enough proof I have no hope for my fellow Americans.
Also have you all had your daily dose of Bleach and or Lysol?

And I am especially lucky to be in FL, I can go get copious amounts of sun as Dear Leader said, it kills the virus thru the skin.

FFS I can't wait to be able to talk about football again


All of you stay safe

Matt in FL.


12.) 27 Apr 2020 20:43:28
IR, Belgium are recording all the deaths including those in nursing homes, at people's homes and at hospitals including deaths that they think is connected to COVID19. That way, no one is left behind and they have enuff numbers to work with when doing their analysis. I would know cos I live in Brussels.

Whereas in the UK, they are nowhere near doing any of this and the testing levels have been poor, to say the least. And Boris Johnson like it or not, has been a disaster as a leader on this issue, just like his equally delusional and incompetent New Yorker buddy in the States. So incompetent, he even contracted the freaking virus. As for the Occupant of the White House in Washington, the less said the better.


 

 

09 May 2018 22:29:05
Hi Ed001,
Sorry if it’s already been asked, but what team would you select against RM and how would you set up us up?

Personally think we need to just go for it, as I don’t think their defence can handle us.

Cheers.

FeatherstoneRed

{Ed001's Note - strongest team we have fit and available and go at them.}


1.) 10 May 2018 06:28:25
Karius, TAA, Lovren, VVD, Robertson, Hendo, Milner, Gini, Mane, Salah, Firmino.

I think even if he had no injuries the only change to our strongest possible team would be Ox in for Gini, so it’s not that bad. Let’s hope we get through Brighton to secure 4th and no injuries!


2.) 10 May 2018 09:28:45
OP, the team will pick itself.


3.) 10 May 2018 15:07:02
Yeah this Madrid team is as leaky as a woolen bathtub.
They've kept a measly 8 clean sheets in La Liga this season and ONE in the CL (not including Nicosia) . To put that into context, Liverpool have kept 16 clean sheets in the league this season and 4 in the CL (not including Maribor) . We should attack them (I can see us getting in behind that defense easily and repeatedly) but HAVE to avoid mistakes at the back, because they WILL be punished ruthlessly. I really don't want to end up with good performance, dominated game, but lost to a Ronaldo sucker punch.


 

 

26 Nov 2016 23:09:15
Not sure if I'm being pessimistic but is it a concern that we can't break teams down when they effectively concede possession to us and completely sit back? We've looked so good in most games but last few few just concerning. Could be be from following the reds for last 25 years and expecting the worst.

FeatherstoneRed

1.) 26 Nov 2016 23:31:58
Well we did, lucky or not sometimes when you challange for the title you need to win ugly and get the rub of the green. It should only be concerning when it's consistently a problem and at the moment, it's not. What I am concerned about is whether we can still get the results we need without coutinho, lallana, Sturridge and eventually mane as well.


2.) 27 Nov 2016 00:26:05
But we did break them down we won 2-0.


3.) 27 Nov 2016 00:51:50
Last time I checked you get 90 min to "break a team down"


4.) 27 Nov 2016 01:35:40
I think we all would like to be up 2-0 after 20 minutes to settle the nerves but that just isn't going to happen in every game. A 2 goal victory and a clean sheet, i'm happy with that.


5.) 27 Nov 2016 04:10:46
Good Morning all Reds! Wonderful 3 points.
Manua, S'hamton, Sun all park their bus. Its frustrating yes but it shows how much we have improved and raise our fear factor in the eye of our opponents.
So long as our defense keep improving, our forward can keep bombarding at other end. We should do ok most of occassion. YNWA!


6.) 28 Nov 2016 13:42:53
We broke them down and scored two goals, just like we did Watford, Hull, and WBA. We also broke down Saints` bus but did not take our chances. We are able to break teams down 80% of the time and if we continue to do that, we`ll be ok.


 

 

 

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31 Aug 2021 20:17:28
I’ve never heard so much negativity over a player signing a new contract! NP is never going to be as good as VVD, but he did a great job for us last year when he finally got a change and he fully deserves a good contract as without him last year we wouldn’t have got top 4.

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27 Aug 2020 13:03:35
Thanks for the update Ed002, very informative as always!

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13 Apr 2018 16:07:44
Hi Ed001,
What’s your opinion of Milner recently?

Personally think he has improved a lot and seems to be contributing to the team rather than just running around a lot.

FeatherstoneRed

{Ed001's Note - he has been getting better and more influential.}


 

 

 

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06 Sep 2023 15:42:37
Cheers Ed001, can always live in hope that’s already earned enough money in his career already, or we just give him all the Salah cash!

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06 Sep 2023 13:40:09
Hi Ed001,
As you mentioned Mbappe, I see some of the newspapers are linking him with us again. Do you think there is any realistic chance of signing him, or will be be off to Real next summer? Cheers.

FeatherstoneRed

{Ed001's Note - I wish! This keeps coming up because he mentioned that his ma supports us and wants him to join us. I very much doubt we could even come close to affording his wages. You are talking about £40m+ a year on top of a transfer fee. And then there is bonuses etc. It is just not feasible.}


 

 

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31 May 2022 23:32:02
Ed001, do you think there’s even the slightest chance of that happening?

FeatherstoneRed

{Ed001's Note - no.}


 

 

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13 Sep 2020 12:38:56
Hi Ed001, with what happened to St Mirren in mind, have the FA confirmed what needs to happen in order for a game to be postponed, as in the number of players out due to testing positive/ self isolating?

FeatherstoneRed

{Ed001's Note - there is some kind of system in place but you would need to ask Ed002 what it is and whether it is based on a set number being out.}


 

 

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26 Apr 2020 21:25:27
Thanks Ed002 for the response. From my little knowledge, I agree and think the US is in trouble. Can see their superpower status being in doubt by the time Ivanka runs to take over a president from her dad in 2024. I have my concerns about UK as there seems to be some misplaced ideology behind some of the governments decisions, but maybe Johnson’s spell in hospital will change his thinking. Just hope that they all hold strong and accept 18 months of no attendance at sports events and all the other hindrances. Stay safe too and hope you’re not getting cabin fever being stuck in the same place for this long!

FeatherstoneRed

{Ed002's Note - Enjoy.}


 

 





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