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05 Jun 2026 09:00:12
Ed001 can I just say after 15 years of being on this site I finally listened to a podcast last week .I loved it and will be listening more. Also great to out a face to your name
{Ed001's Note - wow, really glad you enjoyed mate. Though after 15 years you should really have had more sense!}
05 Jun 2026 09:00:12
Ed001 can I just say after 15 years of being on this site I finally listened to a podcast last week .I loved it and will be listening more. Also great to out a face to your name
{Ed001's Note - wow, really glad you enjoyed mate. Though after 15 years you should really have had more sense!}
05 Jun 2026 08:46:16
Ed001 Robbo Carra fields anyone got any updates on Sobs contract talks.
If he does not sign this summer do you think we should sell because I don't think we want him on his last year because we don't want another season of the Trent and Konate crap because if he does not sign soon he obviously been tapped up by Madrid.
05 Jun 2026 09:13:02
Was wondering if RM's £150m bid was for him, but not Premiership they said.
05 Jun 2026 09:37:41
I'm sceptical about that rumour, as it was reported "not Premiership", and then the article included Declan Rice in their list of potential targets!
05 Jun 2026 09:46:49
Michael Edwards is reportedly on ~£10M/year with FSG (per recent claims). That's huge for an exec - roughly £192k/week, solid top-tier PL money but not quite top 5 level (Haaland ~£525k/wk, Salah ~£400k).
Let's see what the boys are made of now, we have all these contracts coming to an end.
05 Jun 2026
05 Jun 2026 08:58:05
I like the sound of this Ed .any intell on how Iraola plans on using Grav?
{Ed001's Note - I would assume he will want him to play one of the two deep midfield roles. Though he values flexibility, so you never know.}
05 Jun 2026 08:59:00
Ed1,
Hope all is well mate. I'm sure you're very happy now that Andoni is official. I remember you speaking very highly of him months ago!
Really excited myself, specially after his first interview yesterday. "Football is emotions". Sounds like he gets us. It's a big risk however, let's see if he can walk the walk now! Can't wait.
I had a few questions if you will entertain.
1. How do you think he will balance more games with us? Surely there will have to be days off etc.
2. Do you know much about the back room staff he's bringing with him. Elphick, de la torre?
3. Do you think we should bring in someone like Milner, Thiago who've been linked recently?
4. How long do you think it may take the players to adapt to his intensity? They've had it easy for A year!
5. What are you expecting from this season?
Thank you as always mate!
{Ed001's Note - 1. Rotation and use of subs.
2. Not a lot no. They did well at Bournemouth though.
3. Only if they are good at coaching. They should not be here just because they used to play for us.
4. Pre-season should be enough. It really depends on how much effort they put in. The more they put in, the more they will get out.
5. Just want to see us developing a more exciting play style and giving everything in every game.}
05 Jun 2026 09:25:56
To number 4, going off last season, he lost all the defence and keeper, bought new, and it looked like they had played together for years, so that's looking really positive for us next season.
05 Jun 2026 10:09:05
Cheers mate!
05 Jun 2026 10:40:33
They need to bring their South American scout with them, save us a bloody fortune.
05 Jun 2026
05 Jun 2026 08:59:13
Well, you didn't jinx Alison. So, is this your 2nd non jinx or did I miss one?
{Ed001's Note - Firmino, Thiago, Szobo off the top of my head.}
05 Jun 2026 07:56:57
Straight up question to the Eds: now that Iraola is in, can you see him opening the door to Salah or would he think "I can do without that hassle given the power he has with the fans".
{Ed001's Note - I would say that it would be unlikely as he would need a completely new deal and would have to understand that he will not be first choice. I don't think they can just return to the old deal now.}
05 Jun 2026 09:06:39
Also, why would Iraola wanna engage in such an acrimonious past the club (and Slot, specifically) just had with Salah? That's just some old stuff the new guy wouldn't wanna deal with, in my view.
It was really sad the way things ended, but it's a clean slate now. Salah is at peace with the decision and, frankly, I would leave the past where it is and move on.
05 Jun 2026 10:02:16
A Salah return is a wrong move and is only kicking the can down the road, club legend, but we need to learn when to leave players go and when to hold on to them. The very nature of an Iraola team means Salah is no longer suitable given how off the pace he looked in last year's holiday camp.
05 Jun 2026 08:21:54
Ed1, do you know if we had interest in either Kayode or Palestra and whether RB would be a priority position once we sort out the Wingers?
Also, now that we moving on from Slot does that mean a Defensive Midfielder is back on agenda? I've only seen Wharton name being mentioned multiple times, but he isn't really a proper DM. Do Bournemouth even play with proper DM?
{Ed001's Note - I believe Palestra is the right-back we are targeting. I expect an all-action type midfielder, who mostly concentrates on winning the ball back, rather than a Wharton type. But Iraola might see McConnell as the answer to that.}
05 Jun 2026 08:56:54
Wouldn't it be brilliant if McConnell got a chance, lads.
05 Jun 2026 09:07:45
I wonder if he can stay fit, would Stefan Bajcetic also be an option? It's clear we need a ball winning midfielder or 2, so can see Mac or Jones being sold if not both.
05 Jun 2026 08:58:05
I like the sound of this Ed .any intell on how Iraola plans on using Grav?
{Ed001's Note - I would assume he will want him to play one of the two deep midfield roles. Though he values flexibility, so you never know.}
05 Jun 2026 09:21:34
Bournemouth have Tyler Adams as their '6'. He's maybe not a very conventional defensive midfielder, but he does all the nasty physical grunt work well, while being able to pass the ball as well (though, obviously, he isn't tasked with doing any really ambitious progressive passing, that's left to Senesi and Scott mostly).
05 Jun 2026 09:40:19
Stephenson could get a go maybe as well in the early friendlies.
05 Jun 2026 09:45:56
Stephenson is on his way to Bolton. ?
05 Jun 2026 09:55:01
Stephenson and McConnell won't be involved. If they are, we are setting up Iraola to fail.
05 Jun 2026 09:56:41
Stephenson is going to smash it at Bolton. I think he's way too good for the Championship. I honestly thought he'd be playing in Europe next season for Hearts, Celtic or Rangers.
All the best to the lad for the future. Hopefully, he'll help Bolton get promoted again straight away and we can welcome him at Anfield in 2028.
05 Jun 2026 10:01:57
McConnell was part of a team that beat Chelsea in the cup final. Chelsea, with their £280m midfield trio as well, by the way. Let's not pretend he's a total bum. He'll get his chance in pre-season and he'll sink or float. It's hardly setting Iraola up to fail, letting him assess the academy and squad players. It actually makes a nice bloody change to have a manager who sounded genuinely excited and positive about getting to see the younger players!
05 Jun 2026 10:22:07
I think you might be overestimating the quality of SPL a bit, MKS. Leighton Clarkson absolutely ripped the SPL during his loan at Aberdeen, but unfortunately he is now struggling to shine in League One. At one point, I thought he would become a good squad player for us. I really hope Stephenson does well, but SPL is not really a high quality league.
05 Jun 2026 10:26:45
Thekoparmy, I never mentioned the SPL quality, mate. I'm talking about Stephenson's quality. He's a very good player and I'm confident he'll show it for Bolton in the Championship. Last year in pre-season, he was one of our best players.
05 Jun 2026 10:27:12
Narrr, no chance I could ever want Bolton to be promoted. Had a few run-ins with their fans as they're plazzy Mancs.
05 Jun 2026 10:28:43
Kayode's recovery pace and dual ability give him the edge imo.
04 Jun 2026 21:28:34
Wonder if we still have any interest in Anis Hadj Moussa?
RW at Feyenoord, we were linked with him last summer I think. Left footed right winger, only 24 still and has come on a lot the past couple seasons. Quick, good shot, good technique.
14 goals 7 assists for Feyenoord last season. 11 goals 5 assists the one before. Scored a great goal for Algeria the other day, good injury record, probably only cost about 30m and he would be a great depth option on the right for us with potential to get better still.
Don't suppose you know if we or anyone else is interested atm Ed?
{Ed001's Note - I don't know sorry.}
05 Jun 2026 09:48:26
Not close to being good enough imo, there is reason they start 35 year old Mahrez over him!
05 Jun 2026
05 Jun 2026 06:37:50
Hi Eds, Robbo, VG, Carra,
Do you think Diomonde would be a good buy?
Cheers!
{Ed001's Note - should be.}
04 Jun 2026 20:21:42
Ed001 betcha ya you never thought that we would actually get Iraola mate ?
{Ed001's Note - I am just pleased I didn't jinx it!}
04 Jun 2026 20:21:42
Ed001 betcha ya you never thought that we would actually get Iraola mate ?
{Ed001's Note - I am just pleased I didn't jinx it!}
04 Jun 2026 18:06:34
Hi eds, is there any truth in the rumour that we have spoken to West Ham in regards to Mateus Fernandes?
Quality player and I believe he is the type of player that could thrive in our midfield.
Thanks
{Ed001's Note - only ones I know of talking to them were Man Utd.}
04 Jun 2026
04 Jun 2026 18:18:55
Surely every signing is made in "good faith"? There have always been such instances, such as Adam Johnson, Mason Greenwood and now Jimenez.
Throw in Ivan Toney, with an eight month ban for breaching PL betting rules, and rewarded with a place in Tuchel's England World Cup Squad.
There are no ways of knowing any player's future intentions/misdemeanours. Bruce Grobbelaar was found not guilty after two trials of match fixing allegations. Again, no one knew at the time because he was continually being picked as LFCs number one.
{Ed001's Note - the match fixing trials for Grob were after he left while he was at Southampton.}
04 Jun 2026
04 Jun 2026 16:47:47
Strange how Hughes left Bournemouth 01 June 2024, and the Cherries still signed top players after he left. One hopes that "AN-fiel-DONI" brings the Cherries scout also, he's a top, top egg!
Kroupi came in February 2025 for 12 million, Rayan came in January 2026 for 25 million, Spanish LB Jimenez was signed 01 Sept 2025 for 16 million, looks like Hughes signed Scott in 2023, and Senesi in 2022.
Any Basques on Andoni's radar, one hopes? Perhaps a swap deal, TAA for Mac Allister plus dosh, rather than wee on the club for nothing?
{Ed001's Note - I am not sure you want to crow about Jiminez, for one he is a right-back and for 2 he has been caught grooming a schoolgirl, which is why he got dropped at the end of the season.}
04 Jun 2026 13:50:25
Ed1, you've seen both Diomande and Rayan. Which player do you think is more suitable for us or the one you preferred?
{Ed001's Note - I have only seen a tiny bit of Diomande, so I can't really compare them. I do like Rayan a lot. He has something about him.}
04 Jun 2026 15:27:32
Do you know if we are interested in Rayan as of right now? Is he being considered as one of the players for either RW or LW? I know we're interested in Diomande and Barcola based on news from here and journalists, but wondered if we've looked at others as well.
04 Jun 2026 16:17:37
I hope we are at least considering Rayan. It's such a small sample - barely half a season and maybe not enough to hang your hat on as a primary RW - but he seems to have the blend of skill and power that is so important for the Premier League.
Barcola has electric pace, but I wonder about the step up in physicality, especially given we struggled as a team with being bullied too easily this season.
Maybe those who have watched him more would have more to say. But even in wide areas, I'd like to see us ensure that who we bring in can't be easily pushed around.
04 Jun 2026 17:23:25
Rayan would be cheaper and has Prem experience plus worked with our current manager. For the huge price quoted for Diomande, we could sign Barcola and RB.
04 Jun 2026
04 Jun 2026 14:32:48
Oli, Senesi on a free, with not stupid wages and with PL experience, I think would be a no brainer.
Who knows if we can structure a deal for Zabarnyi with PSG?
Senesi would be similar to the James Milner acquisition on a free by Klopp, in my view.
{Ed001's Note - except Milner was good at his job, Senesi is not a very good defender. Exceptional ball playing ability but not a good defender at all.}
04 Jun 2026
04 Jun 2026 10:00:51
Vardy is cooked and Wilson can't stay fit. I don't think a 12 month contract for Lewa is impossible his family doens't have to move. We can let him return to spain/Gemrany wherever his family is based at times during weeks, so he doesn't miss out, Refa went to Italy and Spain when his kids attended my old shcool. It's not out the ordinary for footballers to live away from their family for 4 days a week
Agree with the general post though, a winger who can also play striker, maybe as Ed001 like him, you also have Gakpo there, or you can play similar to Klopp with Bobby (using Wirtz) let him drop deeper and use the wingers as outside attackers cutting in.
I don't rate him that highly but (to do a job) Dyabala is retiring, give him a decent wage, big bonuses for scoring/match wins.
Personally the route I'd go down is getting Barcola and the "sink or swim" to Danns, Gordon etc, here's your chance to show you're ready for that next level with 20 minutes cameos in games, how me something. If they can't step up, move them on
04 Jun 2026
04 Jun 2026 08:34:24
Ed1 have you seen the links for Virg to Galatasary? Could you see him moving this summer or wait until next summer.
{Ed001's Note - if he is replaced I could see him moving, he won't be a back up. Even if he could cope with it, he is paid far too much to be a second choice.}
03 Jun 2026 18:35:54
Question primarily for Ed001, but also anyone else too.
One name we have been linked with is Nico Schlotterbeck who is a left footed LCB. If we did buy him, or someone of similar age and physical make up, they would probably expect to become a starter quickly.
That being the case, can you see VVD being able to move to RCB at his age, after so many years playing LCB?
I'm not sure its that common to have a left footer at RCB and a right footer at LCB.
{Ed001's Note - I think Virgil would just be phased out then.}
04 Jun 2026 08:34:24
Ed1 have you seen the links for Virg to Galatasary? Could you see him moving this summer or wait until next summer.
{Ed001's Note - if he is replaced I could see him moving, he won't be a back up. Even if he could cope with it, he is paid far too much to be a second choice.}
04 Jun 2026 08:55:36
If Virgil would leave, and also Ali, who should be the captain? Szoboszlai, Gomez?
04 Jun 2026 09:22:46
God forbids Szoboszlai becomes captain. ?
04 Jun 2026 09:35:41
You make me laugh slating Szoboszlai as a captain. He's probably the only one who's shown any desire this season. He's played in various positions without complaint and won us games. Half of you are never satisfied, and thank God you aren't involved in football in any form.
04 Jun 2026 10:08:48
Why? Szoboszlai looks like a captain to me, he leads by example, he is a quicker, better version of Jordan Henderson in my eyes!
04 Jun 2026 10:43:27
@tobi3, Szobo is captain of his country and their best player. What are you on about? He is already very experienced as a capt. and all set to be LFC captain right off the bat, should he be chosen by his team mates.
Again, what are you on about esp. with the puke emoji as if it completely out of the question that he could be capt.?
04 Jun 2026 10:44:16
Tobi3, who would you have as captain then?
04 Jun 2026 10:59:15
This Dom hate has to stop.
It has started because his contract extension isn't sorted yet - 2 years out - and he has expressed a desire to play for RM in the future.
That has sod all to do with his footballing ability, his leadership capabilities and his effort and desire.
Perfect captain material in the future.
And who knows what's going on behind the scenes with his contract extension?
We seem to be far too quick to jump on an individual because some scrote made up some theory online to fit a narrative.
Let's not jump the gun and make ourselves look stupid, eh?
04 Jun 2026 12:06:55
I knew this was coming, I know it feels like I have hatred for him, I don't, I just hate the fact that he can do more, so much more (please pardon me, I'm not so good with words), but he constantly chooses the path of "least resistance". I've seen him refuse to pass forward (a pass that will be effortless), and instead just turn around and pass to the back, and I tell myself what a joke. This is not the reason why we bought Szoboslai from Leipzig (I will go on and guess his form at Salzburg was the reason why we even bought him at all).
Where's that Szoboslai? Where's the Szoboslai that dominated our midfield single-handedly when we played Salzburg some preseasons ago? People are going on about Alex Scott, watch his game and tell me one thing Scott can do that Szoboslai doesn't already do at his s*** level? It looks like I'm ranting, but I know what I see almost every week, there's not a type of pass he shouldn't be able to ping, he's got the talent to playmake too in abundance, but he's just checked out mentally to go up another level, this is why I wouldn't like if he becomes captain.
04 Jun 2026 13:25:46
Totally agree, Zeddicus.
04 Jun 2026 13:28:27
Dom is the only one with both captain experience and who plays like a captain should in terms of energy and work rate, but for me, he doesn't have that grit a great captain needs. I don't see him lighting a fire under anyone out there either.
His mental game is not on the level. Maybe that could improve if he was handed the armband? I don't know. The truth is that from the current squad he's the only one who comes close to fitting the bill, but in a perfect world he's not the ideal candidate.
04 Jun 2026 13:44:58
To your original point, Zeddicus, just my 2 cents. I think if we got Nico, I'd see us moving Virg on. Nico is a starter and a left sided one typically. He can play left back if needed but isn't comfortable there and we'd need to rotate with Kerkez (who I am still not sold on).
I think Virg could move to the right with ease. Personally, I don't buy into this whole centrbacks need to have their side stuff, (other posters and former players can disagree), but you are central in the game where you don't really need a preferred side to receive and play from.
I would think Virg is good enough to play rcb either way even if you do buy into the rcb lcb necessity. Ultimately he'd provide more protection for the right back than Konate ever did and you'd still have a solid left centre back.
By next year, I assume Jacquet or Leoni can fill in there, but I haven't watched them enough to be honest.
03 Jun 2026 17:59:10
Hi Ed001
Do you happen to know what Andoni Iraola was like at Bournemouth with regards to the youth set up, did he show any interst on the youth teams, unlike Slot.
Thanks
{Ed001's Note - he will look at whatever is available to him mate. As he coaches, he likes younger players, they tend to listen more to advice and coaching than older ones.}
04 Jun 2026 08:33:48
The trust he placed in Alex Scott did not go unnoticed, being just one example of how he developed youngsters.
04 Jun 2026 08:43:50
Iraola will have to use the squad to its fullest extent, that's part of his coaching style. It has been reported on Bournemouth fan channels that he tells his players to give 100% on the pitch and not hold back, and the moment they feel like they can't continue to give that, to gesture to the bench, and Iraola will put a replacement for them on without a second's hesitation. He has also lamented that the Bournemouth squad depth was not deep enough for them to really compete at critical moments, because even though every player in the squad knew their job and could execute fitness-wise, maybe in terms of quality they weren't at the same level as the starters.
Very different approach to the one we have seen from Slot last season, and will require a big squad to implement.
04 Jun 2026 08:45:54
Burkey, Scott might not be the best example considering he joined for 25m as a highly-coveted 20 year old with big expectations on his shoulders from Bristol City, wasn't exactly an Bournemouth academy prospect or anything. He did go up a few levels under Iraola's coaching though.
04 Jun 2026 09:36:57
I'm really not sure re Scott, I have a feeling he's another Charlie Adam one season wonder.
04 Jun 2026 09:51:25
Regardless of Scott, he's not scared to play young players - Zabarnyi, Huijsen, Scott, Rayan, Kroupi, Kerkez.
04 Jun 2026 10:22:06
The pathway from the youth team to the first team is going to be well and truly open under Iraola.
We are going to need a strong shadow squad, beyond anything we've known before.