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28 Dec 2017 09:19:43
to ed01

do you think in your opinion that van dijk will improve our first team and defense?

also seeing that we signed him, What would be the next step for lfc to improve?

thanks in advance.

LFCOWL

{Ed001's Note - yes he is a big improvement on Matip. Next step is the midfield which Keita will go a long way to sorting. Incidentally he is really unhappy at RBL right now so it is not entirely out of the question he ends up arriving in Jan. Fingers crossed.}


1.) 28 Dec 2017 09:30:41
And with just one reply, Ed001 has sent the site into complete and utter meltdown!


2.) 28 Dec 2017 10:02:45
The rumoured injury to Henderson might make us make a move for him earlier.


3.) 28 Dec 2017 10:23:16
Hope you're right Ed, Keita would be a great addition right now.


4.) 28 Dec 2017 09:32:43
Ed 01 what a Jan that would be if we could bring in Kieta as well. For me If we somehow manage to replace Mignolet in goal as well then the remainder of this season could be their bedding in period (whilst still pushing for 2nd) ready for a title challenge next season.

{Ed001's Note - fingers crossed mate.}


5.) 28 Dec 2017 09:35:29
Would we have to pay a little extra if we got Keita in January Ed1/ 2? Id love to see him join earlier, that'd be perfect.

{Ed001's Note - yes. They are not keen on it, but he is very unhappy and is trying to get them to allow him to go. He has been taking a lot of stick and it might be best for everyone's interest as the fans jump on his back for everything.}


6.) 28 Dec 2017 09:42:43
Ed001.

Wound we need to pay an additional fee to bring Keita in - in January? How fantastic would that be!

{Ed001's Note - yes.}


7.) 28 Dec 2017 09:46:57
TBH Ed001, I doubt RBL give a flying f*** whether Keita is happy or not. The deal was to see him join LFC in the summer and Ralf Ragnick is a stern man that will not let the player get his way just like FSG did with Coutinho.
Coutinho being sold in the summer and Keita arriving at the same time seems about reasonable. And what do u make about the Goretzka links? Where does he fit in if we pull it off?

{Ed001's Note - they do care because it is having a negative effect on the team.}


8.) 28 Dec 2017 09:50:02
That'd be huge for us to get Keita early. Are we looking to add other players to the midfield then ed?

{Ed001's Note - yes mate.}


9.) 28 Dec 2017 11:31:29
i don't suppose the keita deal, if were to happen would put us in a better position to allow can to leave in january?

not sure if itll happen, bt just like keita is a possibility in jan, so is can yes?

{Ed001's Note - Can would like to leave yes, so it is an option if anyone wants to offer money, but I can't see anyone doing so.}


10.) 28 Dec 2017 11:43:41
If we could get Meyer and Goretzka to sign pre contracts next month for the summer that would be great business. Then A keeper and Brandt in summer.


11.) 28 Dec 2017 11:53:33
Thanks for the info Ed1, let's hope it can happen mate.


 

 

13 Aug 2017 07:49:40
well besides our defence being totally crap besides TAA does anyone think an actual defensive mid would help?

eds what's your thoughts on the couts situation? would you sell if he put in a transfer request?

also what would you do in your opinion to fix Liverpool defence problems?

thanks as always.

LFCOWL

{Ed001's Note - sell. No point keeping an unhappy player.

Teach the players to think for themselves, rather than having all these reams of tactical set ups they have to try and learn. It should be simple. Keep small, fast players up. Bigger, taller players drop back and defend. Pick up their best headers of the ball man to man. The rest spread out to block runners from the edge of the box, cover the posts etc. Most important thing is to attack the ball, not stand and watch. Over coached is the problem. Modern day players are not just taught to think for themselves.}


1.) 13 Aug 2017 08:30:11
Spot on, Ed. Even in amateur footie, the small players are no where near the box. The tall players mark tall players to avoid mismatches and then players should be able to recognize mismatches and fix them right there with a goalie who can see these things. Communicate better, take responsibility and attack the headers with determination. As for Cou, we shall see.

{Ed001's Note - I don't understand the modern obsession with bringing everyone back, Rafa was king of it. You have no outball, which is needed. You should always leave at least one up, imo, and one just on the edge of the box with pace to break, who can also mop up and close down anyone from the opposition to stop them getting a clean shot from the edge of the box.}


2.) 13 Aug 2017 08:32:19
Ed01 the job is yours!

{Ed001's Note - I don't have the coaching badges, though I have yet to see any improvement in the quality of coaching in the league due to those badges.}


 

 

26 Mar 2017 18:14:39
hi ed 001

I would like to know your opinion of coutinho
thanks again.

LFCOWL

{Ed001's Note - he is a top quality player, which is why teams mark him so closely, which creates space for our other attacking players. He links especially well with Firmino. Defo one of our best players and we should be aiming to keep hold of him and add quality players around him.}


1.) 26 Mar 2017 18:21:37
thank you very much sir.

{Ed001's Note - welcome.}


2.) 26 Mar 2017 19:49:19
Do you think we can keep him ed?

{Ed001's Note - for now at least, yes. Barca have a lot of their own problems to sort out. They are massively overspending already, they are breaking their own constitution, even after a rewrite allowed them to spend more. Barca need to sell first, then they can think about buying.}


3.) 26 Mar 2017 21:07:18
I have been saying to those fans slating him for his dip in form and want him sold as a result, that you cannot sell your best players and yet think you can attract good players just cos we have money in the bank. We of all clubs, know how bad that idea is having suffered by selling Suarez (replaced by Balotelli and Lambert) , Alonso (relpaced by Aquillani) and Masche (replaced by Poulsen) . You attract good players by keeping your best players cos it shows that you have ambition and will to compete. Selling him will be a huge mistake and we will regret it.


4.) 26 Mar 2017 21:25:26
I only think we'll sell him if he wants to go.


5.) 27 Mar 2017 15:06:58
No ones slated him far from it people me included suggest he is to inconsistent and if a big offer came in we should take it as the money could be used better for other positions. Counts best position and the position he prefers is num ten role behind the striker we don't play that way so he plays left side witch we need a left winger like mane witch would improve the team better then counts being there.

{Ed001's Note - where did you get it from about his 'best position'? How many times has he even played there in his career for you to decide it is his best position? Has he told you it is his preferred position?}


6.) 27 Mar 2017 16:00:59
His first season with us was in that role and if its not wat would counts say his best position is guaranteed he would say number ten central.

{Ed001's Note - his first season was not in that role. He played a number of positions for us, but mostly off the left. Have you asked Couts? Or are you just making that up by any chance? Because I have never heard him say that, nor have I ever seen a direct quote from him saying that.}


7.) 27 Mar 2017 16:03:09
Ill put it this way would you prefer another left sided mane like player or counts there? For me it would be another mane type player.

{Ed001's Note - we are the top scorers in the league with the system we have, why would you want to change it? It works with the combination we have. We only need another Mane when Mane is not available.}


8.) 27 Mar 2017 16:21:07
We play an interchanging front 3 so yes I believe a more forward thinking player to replace counts there would be better u say were top scorers buts someone in his position should be getting more. And of course i've not spoken to him but im sure he hasn't said he's a left sided mid either so wat would you say his best pos is? And im sure he played top of diamond and left side.


9.) 27 Mar 2017 16:34:08
I'm with ed001 on this.

{Ed001's Note - I have given up Ron. People just want a new forward to get excited about, rather than the top class player we already have who has been a big part of us racking up goals. There is little point even bothering any more in discussions, none of them want the issues we actually have fixed.}


10.) 27 Mar 2017 16:45:56
". We only need a Mane when Mane is away. "
Oh yes! Mane cost us £34 mill and is our top scorer. Consistent goal threat and one you could bank up on. So who is the next Mane? Academy?
We need a wide forward on the left who could score 10-15 goals a season.


11.) 27 Mar 2017 19:14:05
Edo1 your problem is u can't except that counts is inconsistent cause he us your fav and ron u just follow I have said repeatedly that if we got a decent offer I would except as I feel the money could be used to improve the areas needed if you two can't except that don't reply simple counts is not even in our top 3 players he's been the same for the last 3 seasons brilliant for ten games mediocre the other 30 one of the youngsters could play the same amount as him and I would back them to get the same amount of goals and assists as counts. So ed its nothing to do with wanting new forwards all the time far from it I said the same last year we had the same arguement the money would be best spent else were that's my opinion were all aloud oneand until he starts performing week in week out that won't change.

{Ed001's Note - you have no idea what I can or cannot accept. I would stop making up crap in your head if I was you. You are simply wrong and have no idea what you are talking about when it comes to this. As for you pathetic attempt to bully Ron for having a different viewpoint, grow up. I am done talking to you.}


12.) 27 Mar 2017 19:31:26
What about a swap deal? Would that be more beneficial for Barca. One recent article suggested that a deal using Rakitic could be on the cards. I know these are usually bull and rumours made up to to get readers but could a deal like this work?


13.) 27 Mar 2017 19:55:39
Listen Folks, We keep Coutinho and buy an actual winger and play Couts in the middle. Coutinho is not a winger, Never was and Never will be. Klopp playing him wide is mainly due the fact he doesn't have one and the club is scouting a few.
Coutinho has performed beyond expectations on the flank. How many goals has Lallana when played as a winger?


14.) 27 Mar 2017 21:00:12
ed001 often has a different view to me, but on this one I've been consistently saying the same thing.
In fact I said it last year about Mane but I was wrong. Last year I was all for giving Ojo more playing time but it didn't work out. Like I say, that time I was very wrong and ed001 rightly disagreed with me, but I'm fairly consistent in saying "don't block the path of our best youngsters".


15.) 27 Mar 2017 21:55:47
Coutinho is very effective on left wing, he's just not like Mane but instead drops slightly deeper to create, play people in, run at defences and score the occasional goal. I suspect he'd also be a lot more effective with a left footed FB to play in without them needing to cut onto the right for a cross (and back into Coutinhos space) . No disrespect to Milner who's been excellent overall, but Coutinho would create a lot more opportunities with a more natural attacking LB.

Also look at the start of the year and when he was on form, he was making brilliant late runs into the box to score, creating goals for others and scoring from distance too. That goal vs Utd was out of this world. Not a Mane, but a very very effective wide player nonetheless.

I would say however I though he was also brilliant at left midfield in 13/ 14 season and wouldn't mind him playing there again, with another pacy winger being an option from the bench for certain games (particularly where we need more width) .


16.) 27 Mar 2017 21:57:38
"Coutinho is not a winger, Never was and Never will be"

I think you'll find he played there in his last match. you really should pay more attention ;)


17.) 28 Mar 2017 03:33:41
Really? Coutinho not a winger, that maybe true, but the player himself has said he is very comfortable playing in the left forward position. So perhaps I will believe the player more than you, Harry.

Also, Liverpool don't play with wingers as such, in Klopp's system, you surely will have noticed by now that it is the central midfielders who help out the full backs more than the wide players in certain types of matches. Against the big boys, the wide forwards come back and help out more too.

{Ed001's Note - zimbo is, imo, spot on about the need for a left back with a left foot to play there. That is far more useful to us than replacing Couts.}


18.) 28 Mar 2017 10:45:35
Insigne, you are patently wrong. Couts has played on the left wing or left side of midfield since he arrived at Inter (under your god Rafa), at Espanyol with Poch and now at Pool with BR and Klopp. With Brazil, he plays on the right with Neymar on the left but with license to roam. He may not be an out and out winger BUT has always played wide left or right and still does till this day. Now is he better in the middle? Absolutely BUT his best games have been from the wing and roaming into midfield to find space for a shot or killer pass.


 

 

24 Feb 2014 13:40:44
I know that this might be to far but even though we don't have the money man city has or even Chelsea you have to admire the fight our team has,
yes we make loads of mistakes which I hope we can sort out, but he drive and determination we showing is impressive, by my count we were only out played twice this season.
so all in all there isn't a lot of matches I didn't believe we could win an we all now know we can score goals.

so to my fellow LFC fans and supporters let's keep hoping and keep supporting the best football team in the world

YNWA

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28 Dec 2013 18:27:56
I know this might be to much but after the city game I really feel like we can beat any one

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27 Jun 2017 11:29:28
do you rate ox Eds?

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{Ed001's Note - not really.}


 

 

 

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29 Aug 2017 17:41:27
I really think Everton will do well and even better next season when everyone settles, as long as you finish behind us ed 25 :)

LFCOWL

{Ed025's Note - getting players to gel quickly is very difficult owl, maybe not this season mate but next year we will pushing you all the way..


 

 

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26 Mar 2017 18:21:37
thank you very much sir.

LFCOWL

{Ed001's Note - welcome.}


 

 

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16 Mar 2017 09:25:38
I know it's wrong putting our players down, but that has been one of the funniest post for a while.

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