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20 Apr 2025 09:38:34
Ed1,
Fabrizio mentioning xavi Simmons again, maybe on the move.
So,
1. Do you know of any interest in him from us?
2. Your opinion on him? Would you want him at the club? If we were to sell Harvey I wouldn’t half mind Simmons coming in!
{Ed001's Note - 1. No, not any more.
2. Not good enough. Would be no improvement on what we have. I don't understand the hype, most of the time he offers nothing.}
19 Apr 2025 19:24:34
Ed001 are you aware of we have made any enquiry's as of yet please towards Kerkez or Huijsen?
{Ed001's Note - not that I am aware of. There is plenty of time yet and Hughes has a good relationship with his former club, so I am sure they will keep him informed of any offers for either player.}
19 Apr 2025 23:04:19
Plenty of time for Hughes to cock it up.
19 Apr 2025 23:12:20
Stadium tour guides would naturally be the first to know ?.
20 Apr 2025 07:38:55
I am still struggling to understand people having a go at Richard Hughes am I missing something?
We didn't sign Zubemendi he decided to stay with his boyhood club, wow Richard how dare you not convince a player but if Trent stays it's different?
Slot has already said he was asked to assess the squad this season, Mo and Virg have signed. There was a lot of upheaval over the last couple of years behind the scenes, Ward leaving unexpectedly, Klopp going. So how can Hughes be blamed for contract saga.
So what have I missed?
20 Apr 2025 09:21:12
Personally I blame the upheaval caused by the Schmadke temporary appointment and Klopp deciding to leave mid season.
I can’t blame players wanting to wait it out.
19 Apr 2025 19:25:35
Hi Ed, hope you’re doing well mate. Do you know if Nunez is as good as gone in the summer? (Romano is reporting it, but I don’t like taking his word as gospel) .
You used to say in the past that all 3 including Trent wanted to stay, when did Trent change his mind do you know? Thanks pal.
{Ed001's Note - Slot doesn't want to keep him, so he is likely to go, yes.
Who said he has changed his mind? As I keep saying, there is absolutely nothing coming out from Trent at all or his camp.}
19 Apr 2025 22:30:47
Nunez gave up in February. I still think he should've started one of the second PSG game or the League Cup Final instead of Jota, but honestly all that tells you is how off form Jota was at the time, and somewhat proves why Slot was playing Diaz through the middle instead of either of them.
Can't argue Nunez' case anymore. I have tried.
20 Apr 2025 03:03:08
Same here Something Red. Nunez had always been a loose cannon for me, not knowing what kind of performance he'd put in when he's on the pitch. But his work rate had always been second to none. Imo, it's unacceptable for him, or any other player, to not put in effort when they're on the pitch and he has done that multiple times in recent games. I'm done defending him and expecting him to come good. He'll leave in the summer.
20 Apr 2025 07:40:37
I've always tried to back Nunez thought there was a player there and still do. But do question his attitude sometimes. Shame think at the right club could come good, maybe the lack of pressure in the Saudi league will do him good.
20 Apr 2025 08:25:03
I think nunez just bit immature both on the field and off the field to succeed at really big club like lfc. Seems bit sulky if things don't go his way, he nobody to blame but himself he has had loads of games both with klopp and slot but just hasn't played well enough.
Not to say that he won't do well somewhere but I think it will be at a level of club bit lower.
20 Apr 2025 08:48:57
Nunez may have had an emotional baggage, he came to us raw, I got the impression from first few games that he couldn’t live with the club and the legacy of his compatriot Suarez.
When it started to go wrong (first sending off), reset couldn’t be pressed in his mind, up hill battle from that point imo.
20 Apr 2025 09:19:18
He’s just not technically good enough to play in the premier league.
He can’t time his runs, he doesn’t need to be “close to offside” he has so much pace and physicality that he should aim to be 6 inches onside when running. Sadly he can’t seem to get it right. If he’s not training hard enough that makes sense as this is something that should be easily sorted in training.
Secondly his finishing is erratic. He tries to smash the casing off the ball instead of making sure his finish is on target. Again, should be worked on in training.
A striker who’s often offside and can’t finish - yeah there are plenty of those in the Championship.
20 Apr 2025 09:34:42
It would be a shame if Nunez went to Saudi. He's better than that and would be great in Spain, Portugal, Germany or another league just below the PL. He would have more time on the ball and get plenty of goals.
Unfortunately, Saudi is the place we'd recoup the most money so it's the most likely place for him to go.
That money would also mean we can spend it on the best replacement we can afford so Saudi it is.
19 Apr 2025 19:24:34
Ed001 are you aware of we have made any enquiry's as of yet please towards Kerkez or Huijsen?
{Ed001's Note - not that I am aware of. There is plenty of time yet and Hughes has a good relationship with his former club, so I am sure they will keep him informed of any offers for either player.}
19 Apr 2025 23:04:19
Plenty of time for Hughes to cock it up.
19 Apr 2025 23:12:20
Stadium tour guides would naturally be the first to know ?.
20 Apr 2025 07:38:55
I am still struggling to understand people having a go at Richard Hughes am I missing something?
We didn't sign Zubemendi he decided to stay with his boyhood club, wow Richard how dare you not convince a player but if Trent stays it's different?
Slot has already said he was asked to assess the squad this season, Mo and Virg have signed. There was a lot of upheaval over the last couple of years behind the scenes, Ward leaving unexpectedly, Klopp going. So how can Hughes be blamed for contract saga.
So what have I missed?
20 Apr 2025 09:21:12
Personally I blame the upheaval caused by the Schmadke temporary appointment and Klopp deciding to leave mid season.
I can’t blame players wanting to wait it out.
19 Apr 2025
19 Apr 2025 16:34:11
Edd001 that's great info, thanks for that. On Bellingham, it might not be a fairytale story there for the lad. I think his games far more suited to the Premier league. He's also becoming more unlikeable to non Madrid fans.
Also on the brand topic, those tariffs have opened up a lot more eyes on those corporations, where they actually make their products and the insane profit margins.
{Ed001's Note - very welcome. Madrid, like Barca, are a thoroughly detestable club imo.}
19 Apr 2025
19 Apr 2025 15:53:44
Edd001 you described that perfectly. Soulless club. Journalist on sky got heat for saying basically the same relating to trent leaving and what Liverpool was compared to mardrid. Same for klopp.
But money talks.
{Ed001's Note - trophies are what talks as well, and being the face of a brand, like Bellingham was sold to join Madrid. Adidas wanted him at Madrid to launch his own clothing range, if Bellingham had joined us, that wouldn't have happened as we were with Nike.}
19 Apr 2025
19 Apr 2025 12:52:14
ED001 I think that's Klopp name for her n all other married men . MONA.
19 Apr 2025
19 Apr 2025 00:17:05
No problem Ed. For a second there, I thought Klopp Klopp had pulled a Rodgers or Guardiola move when he was still with us. ?.
{Ed001's Note - hahaha no, thankfully.}
18 Apr 2025
18 Apr 2025 23:25:00
Who is Mona? If you're referring to Klopp's wife, isn't her name Ulla? I'm missing something here.
{Ed001's Note - sorry, my mistake, I was out and about at the time and couldn't think of her name and for some reason Mona came to mind. It is old age really catching up with me, mixing up names a lot lately. Normally I would check but on my phone I didn't bother, apologies. Mona of course is the nutrition lady Klopp brought over.}
18 Apr 2025 23:14:29
Ed001, I will like to find out from you if the owners involve themselves in contract negotiations. I've always thought that they do not involve themselves in.
I just came across this quote Klopp when he was talking about contract negotiations (obviously with Salah and VVD) .
Slot: “But when it comes to negotiation part, that's all about Richard, FSG, Michael Edwards and I'm happy that I'm not involved in that part. ”
If they are involved, what role do they play? Thanks.
{Ed001's Note - they usually do not get involved.}
19 Apr 2025 01:39:03
It's rare owners get involved in any transfers, a good owner knows it's better to hand that to someone who's experienced in it. Mang of them just show up for the photo op with the new signing.
19 Apr 2025 07:57:38
The two biggest contracts in LFC’s history.
I’d imagine FSG would have been very much in the loop.
19 Apr 2025 10:27:16
It would be a bit foolish to fail to mention the owners. They are Slot’s employer.
19 Apr 2025 15:14:50
And long may that continue. I don't want the owners of my club getting involved in such things on a personal level.
IMO, Owners should "own" (whatever those responsibilities entail) and leave it at that otherwise, you end up like a certain club who are now paying the price for their owners doing deals and contracts personally.
19 Apr 2025 16:57:02
Who's that, Oli?
19 Apr 2025 18:39:39
Google Todd Boehly.
18 Apr 2025 23:14:29
Ed001, I will like to find out from you if the owners involve themselves in contract negotiations. I've always thought that they do not involve themselves in.
I just came across this quote Klopp when he was talking about contract negotiations (obviously with Salah and VVD) .
Slot: “But when it comes to negotiation part, that's all about Richard, FSG, Michael Edwards and I'm happy that I'm not involved in that part. ”
If they are involved, what role do they play? Thanks.
{Ed001's Note - they usually do not get involved.}
19 Apr 2025 01:39:03
It's rare owners get involved in any transfers, a good owner knows it's better to hand that to someone who's experienced in it. Mang of them just show up for the photo op with the new signing.
19 Apr 2025 07:57:38
The two biggest contracts in LFC’s history.
I’d imagine FSG would have been very much in the loop.
19 Apr 2025 10:27:16
It would be a bit foolish to fail to mention the owners. They are Slot’s employer.
19 Apr 2025 15:14:50
And long may that continue. I don't want the owners of my club getting involved in such things on a personal level.
IMO, Owners should "own" (whatever those responsibilities entail) and leave it at that otherwise, you end up like a certain club who are now paying the price for their owners doing deals and contracts personally.
19 Apr 2025 16:57:02
Who's that, Oli?
19 Apr 2025 18:39:39
Google Todd Boehly.
18 Apr 2025
18 Apr 2025 20:28:34
Signing a kid at 11 doesn't count as rebranding other academies kids as their own though, in my opinion. The best player at 11 might not even become a pro. Only Pedri can be thought of as not being from La Masia (amongst the 4 MKS mentioned), and that anyway is a well known fact. Even others like Casado, Balde, Lopez moved before they turned 13. While they may be attracting the best talents from other academies at that age, still a lot of work has to go in to make them professionals, let alone being ready to play for a club challenging for La Liga and CL.
{Ed001's Note - it is a lot easier when you have the best players to pick from. It is the lesser teams that produce quality that is more impressive, as they have to actually coach them, rather than just train them.}
18 Apr 2025
18 Apr 2025 20:12:35
I didn’t realise that Ed001 but just looked a Pedri was signed from Las Palmas at 16, Gavi from Betis at 11 and Cubarsi from Girona at 11. Yamal to be fair was signed from La Torretta at 7 years old. That’s mental that La Masia has such good publicity when they’re just buying the best kids.
{Ed001's Note - it is the Barca way, fake is what they are.}
18 Apr 2025
18 Apr 2025 19:56:20
Ed are you implying a scenario where he would coach RM and maintain his position with Red Bull concurrently?
{Ed001's Note - no, not even close to implying that. Where did you get that from? Isn't it obvious I mean Mona? She was the reason he stayed for an extended spell at Liverpool, she is why he retired from club management.}
18 Apr 2025
18 Apr 2025 20:12:35
I didn’t realise that Ed001 but just looked a Pedri was signed from Las Palmas at 16, Gavi from Betis at 11 and Cubarsi from Girona at 11. Yamal to be fair was signed from La Torretta at 7 years old. That’s mental that La Masia has such good publicity when they’re just buying the best kids.
{Ed001's Note - it is the Barca way, fake is what they are.}
18 Apr 2025
18 Apr 2025 18:11:48
I hope he doesn’t go. Don’t think that club is for him! What do you think?
{Ed001's Note - I think it would be a mistake for him,, they are not a good fit. I am sure he would win stuff, but it is a soulless club.}
18 Apr 2025 17:36:14
Ed, Klopp to Real Madrid, what you saying?
{Ed001's Note - they are trying once more to convince him, but no idea if they can convince his boss, even if they get him to agree. That is where the major problem is.}
18 Apr 2025 18:11:48
I hope he doesn’t go. Don’t think that club is for him! What do you think?
{Ed001's Note - I think it would be a mistake for him,, they are not a good fit. I am sure he would win stuff, but it is a soulless club.}
18 Apr 2025 19:27:53
Klopp values life and family time more than climbing the greasy pole. Real are everything that he is not.
18 Apr 2025 19:56:20
Ed are you implying a scenario where he would coach RM and maintain his position with Red Bull concurrently?
{Ed001's Note - no, not even close to implying that. Where did you get that from? Isn't it obvious I mean Mona? She was the reason he stayed for an extended spell at Liverpool, she is why he retired from club management.}
18 Apr 2025 21:28:08
Exactly why I’m confused why Trent wants the move.
18 Apr 2025 21:39:06
lol I didn’t even think of Mona until you mentioned it ed1!
Be interesting to see what’s Klopp could do there.
On flip side, Klopp could breathe new life and a soul into that club.
18 Apr 2025 23:25:00
Who is Mona? If you're referring to Klopp's wife, isn't her name Ulla? I'm missing something here.
{Ed001's Note - sorry, my mistake, I was out and about at the time and couldn't think of her name and for some reason Mona came to mind. It is old age really catching up with me, mixing up names a lot lately. Normally I would check but on my phone I didn't bother, apologies. Mona of course is the nutrition lady Klopp brought over.}
19 Apr 2025 00:17:05
No problem Ed. For a second there, I thought Klopp Klopp had pulled a Rodgers or Guardiola move when he was still with us. ?.
{Ed001's Note - hahaha no, thankfully.}
19 Apr 2025 01:34:26
I can't see why klopp would be interested, he moved away from management because he was finding it hard to deal with the constant ups and downs and wanted something less mental.
I also don't think the group of players currently at Madrid would respond to klopp tactics or methods. Luis Enrique plays a similar high octane pressing game and mbappe wouldn't do it there, can't see why he'd do it at madrid.
From what I know, which isn't much people inside Madrid aren't convinced they can persuade klopp either they're just testing options now they've soured a bit on xabi.
19 Apr 2025 09:19:34
Agree with most of the comments.
Club management is too much, he’s achieved all he can. League titles in multiple leagues. European champions, domestic cups, club world champions.
National team management makes sense because it’s not a day-to-day job. You don’t get involved in transfers, you only have training sessions when there’s a game/ tournament.
19 Apr 2025 09:46:27
Klopp won’t go to RM or Brazil.
19 Apr 2025 12:36:18
Wasn't Klopp's next ambition after a break to coach the German National team?
If he looked like the grim reaper at the end in Liverpool and FSG imagine 2 years at Madrid.
Don't see the Mrs sanctioning it even though the commute to the villa in Majorca is not long.
19 Apr 2025 12:52:42
Part of the reason he quit is because he was in and out of broad green ozzy. Wasn’t a well man, stress and passion aren’t good for the heart.
You can see how much better he looks out of the front lines of the game right now. I hope he doesn’t go back to management, he’s proven his worth as a manager on the highest stages, he deserves the rest and time to enjoy his family.
{Ed025's Note - hes getting lots of rest in his Trivago bedroom Jerry.. :)
19 Apr 2025 12:52:14
ED001 I think that's Klopp name for her n all other married men . MONA.
19 Apr 2025 15:53:44
Edd001 you described that perfectly. Soulless club. Journalist on sky got heat for saying basically the same relating to trent leaving and what Liverpool was compared to mardrid. Same for klopp.
But money talks.
{Ed001's Note - trophies are what talks as well, and being the face of a brand, like Bellingham was sold to join Madrid. Adidas wanted him at Madrid to launch his own clothing range, if Bellingham had joined us, that wouldn't have happened as we were with Nike.}
19 Apr 2025 16:34:11
Edd001 that's great info, thanks for that. On Bellingham, it might not be a fairytale story there for the lad. I think his games far more suited to the Premier league. He's also becoming more unlikeable to non Madrid fans.
Also on the brand topic, those tariffs have opened up a lot more eyes on those corporations, where they actually make their products and the insane profit margins.
{Ed001's Note - very welcome. Madrid, like Barca, are a thoroughly detestable club imo.}
18 Apr 2025
18 Apr 2025 15:38:01
Ed, you have any idea how Barcelona keep producing these young players from their academy? Xavi and Iniesta before Pedri, Gavi show up and now Yamal and Cubarsi. Also wondering how they keep producing all these young talents from within, yet their financial is a mess.
{Ed001's Note - because they hoover up anyone decent from around the other Spanish academies and then claim to have produced them.}
18 Apr 2025
18 Apr 2025 13:43:48
Edd001 I'd like to see us pursue a young superstar upfront or someone young of real excitement. Our worldclass players are in their thirties now and the likes of arsenal now have saka and saliba in their early twenties.
Edd001 which young player in world football would you like us to pursue?
{Ed001's Note - I can't think of anyone to be honest. If you are talking attackers. Huijsen if you include defenders.}
18 Apr 2025 13:00:56
Hi Ed, reports we are interested in GK Moritz Nicolas because our head of first-team goalkeeper coaching, Fabian Otte, has worked with him before. With Alli, Marsch and Jaros already on the books are we stockpiling like Chelsea or do you see one of those 3 leaving?
I assumed that Kelleher is definitely gone so haven't included him above.
Thanks.
{Ed001's Note - I expect some to leave.}
18 Apr 2025 20:02:00
Kelleher has been angling for first team football for ages. Jaros is out of contract this summer. Alisson has also indicated he wants to go back to Brazil when his contract is up but that’s at least 2 more seasons away I think. Would make sense for us to be after another back up keeper. None of the academy keepers behind Jaros are good enough in my opinion.
18 Apr 2025 20:18:56
MK, I believe Jaros signed a new contract in 2024.
18 Apr 2025 21:02:05
Jaros is renewing.
19 Apr 2025 06:17:53
We are incredibly lucky we have the choice of four good goalies on our books. Man U have none.
19 Apr 2025 10:45:24
Word on the street is ally will be leaving as slot doesn’t like the amount of games he misses, add keheller to that we probably need a back up gk for jaros and marmite, unless we use Davies if not if get an old pro.
{Ed025's Note - if you are after an old pro L29, maybe Rooney could put you in touch with one?..
19 Apr 2025 11:07:07
Vítězslav Jaros is likely to be loaned out even after renewing for another two years (soon) unless (and this apparently has been discussed) Giorgi Mamardashvili is loaned back to Valencia for another year. Just hearsay.
19 Apr 2025 12:22:36
Marmardashvili will be loaned to a premier league team.
19 Apr 2025 13:39:13
Mamardashvili is average at best, don't know what they were thinking there.
18 Apr 2025 11:47:22
Ed 001, what are your thoughts on Lamine Yamal as a player.
{Ed001's Note - quality young player, not at the level of the hype, but he would need to be Maradona to be that good. Probably the best youngster around and seems to have a good attitude too.}
18 Apr 2025 12:33:56
And almost 8 years away from the peak of his powers if he remains free from severe injury.
Maybe we should plant seeds for a free transfer Madrid style.
18 Apr 2025 13:43:48
Edd001 I'd like to see us pursue a young superstar upfront or someone young of real excitement. Our worldclass players are in their thirties now and the likes of arsenal now have saka and saliba in their early twenties.
Edd001 which young player in world football would you like us to pursue?
{Ed001's Note - I can't think of anyone to be honest. If you are talking attackers. Huijsen if you include defenders.}
18 Apr 2025 14:15:11
Interesting thought actually. Who will be our next group of world class players. Alisson, Salah and VVD won't stay in that category forever. Gravenberch and Szobo have the potential to be excellent players but I don't think they'll reach that bracket.
18 Apr 2025 15:38:01
Ed, you have any idea how Barcelona keep producing these young players from their academy? Xavi and Iniesta before Pedri, Gavi show up and now Yamal and Cubarsi. Also wondering how they keep producing all these young talents from within, yet their financial is a mess.
{Ed001's Note - because they hoover up anyone decent from around the other Spanish academies and then claim to have produced them.}
18 Apr 2025 20:12:35
I didn’t realise that Ed001 but just looked a Pedri was signed from Las Palmas at 16, Gavi from Betis at 11 and Cubarsi from Girona at 11. Yamal to be fair was signed from La Torretta at 7 years old. That’s mental that La Masia has such good publicity when they’re just buying the best kids.
{Ed001's Note - it is the Barca way, fake is what they are.}
18 Apr 2025 20:28:34
Signing a kid at 11 doesn't count as rebranding other academies kids as their own though, in my opinion. The best player at 11 might not even become a pro. Only Pedri can be thought of as not being from La Masia (amongst the 4 MKS mentioned), and that anyway is a well known fact. Even others like Casado, Balde, Lopez moved before they turned 13. While they may be attracting the best talents from other academies at that age, still a lot of work has to go in to make them professionals, let alone being ready to play for a club challenging for La Liga and CL.
{Ed001's Note - it is a lot easier when you have the best players to pick from. It is the lesser teams that produce quality that is more impressive, as they have to actually coach them, rather than just train them.}
18 Apr 2025 21:30:13
Wow, Ed01. So Barcelona are the "Fake News" personified and aren't this "Football School of the Gifted" they are made out to be. Good to know.