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21 Jul 2026 13:52:35
Not Liverpool related, but I do remember his name coming up on these boards when Bobby left.
Jhon Duran, about to join his 7th club at the age of 22.
I mean WTF? He looked really good to Villa, but he's just chasing the dollar.
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21 Jul 2026 13:59:49 His attitude stinks, mate! He wasn't even in Colombia's squad at the World Cup, which tells you they don't even care he can score goals when he is a disruptive figure.
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21 Jul 2026 15:50:05 I don't know much about these guys, but in general, I do think we need to be a bit more open minded and fair about these kids who are being pulled in so many directions by family, friends, advisors, agents, clubs, and third parties.
21 Jul 2026 13:13:26
Rest In Peace Kevin Keegan. A legend in every sense of the word. If some of our players last season had half your determination we'd be in a different place.
21 Jul 2026 12:41:54
Just been reading an article on the Mirror Sport:
"Under Premier League regulations, though, without offloading players or omitting someone from their squad list, Liverpool can only make one further senior signing before hitting the maximum permitted 17 non-homegrown players allowed within their 25-man squad."
Is this going to scupper some plans for reinforcements, without moving some players on?
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21 Jul 2026 12:53:04
Have a search on here for "HG" Shark, as this has been discussed almost every day for the last few weeks.
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21 Jul 2026 13:10:54
Clueless as usual
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21 Jul 2026 13:41:23
Those lists always forget to exclude under 21s and all sorts of other things. I bet Jacquet and Leoni are on there. Without reading, I'm also sure we'll sell or loan some of the names on there.
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21 Jul 2026 13:55:42
If they can't offload someone, they can always choose to not register said person. This is a non-issue. Always has been and always will be.
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21 Jul 2026 13:57:49 Important bit is to remember the difference between EPL and UCL U21s. EPL, you just need to be under 21 years old on 1 Jan 2026, UCL, you also need to have been at the club 2 years. So Leoni, Diomande (if we get him), etc., won't qualify as U21 for the UCL and will need to take up a HG berth. I'd suggest we'd leave Ekitike out of the group stage UCL squad, and then bring him back in Jan for the knockouts (depending on if we make it and his recovery).
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21 Jul 2026 15:49:56 Jacquet and Leoni have to be included in the 17 non-homegrown contingent as I understand it, but for the Champions League only. You only qualify for the UEFA B list if you're under 21 and have been at the club permanently for 2 consecutive years after the age of 15. Otherwise you must be included in the 25 man senior list.
However, the Premier League has a much more relaxed view, and you do not have to list anyone in your 25 man squad who is under 21, regardless of how long they've been at the club.
So, ironically, last season Rio Ngumoha had to be listed in the 25 man squad in the Champions League, but this season coming he'll now qualify for the B list, despite being older!
21 Jul 2026 12:20:26
When my dad starting taking me the match in the Anny Rd End, Keegan was the man/superstar at LFC, the Toshack Keegan combo fantastic, (my next door neighbour had 2 dogs, a big n little one who he called Tosh n Keegan.) When he left I was devo'd. Afterwards I watched him win European player of the year with Hamburg. He was still the man for England, a workaholic on the pitch who was a fantastic player who I loved watching, n it seemed, even though I never spoke to him because you could do in them days, not like now, that he seemed a really nice man.
I even had a curly head like him but mine wasn't permed ha, gutted that so many of my heroes are passing on to the next football match in the sky.
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21 Jul 2026 14:58:27 Love the story about the dogs! Sticking with that theme, Keegan said something along the lines of he was a mongrel that got into Crufts. Such a humble, down to earth bloke.
21 Jul 2026 11:48:40.
Morning all.
Squad now in USA preparing for first pre-season against Sunderland on Saturday. Looking forward to it. Good crop of academy lads in the squad with some World Cup players to join later.
On Sky Sports it said
Initial Liverpool squad for USA tour:
Gomez, Endo, Jacquet, Kerkez, Szoboszlai, Bradley, Chiesa, Leoni, Jones, Elliott, Tsimikas, Ekitike, Mamardashvili, Woodman, Frimpong, Abe, Nyoni, Bajcetic, Chambers, Ramsay, Scanlon, McConnell, Jaros, Koumas, Morrison, Ngumoha, W.
Wright, Hall, Sonni-Lambie, Ndukwe, Davies.
Hoping to see Bajcetic come through this year, he's had a rough time with injuries the past few seasons, maybe this is his season.
On new players, Vlahovic of Juventus and Jadon Sancho, both only 26 and free agents.
Would there be any interest from our side?
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21 Jul 2026 13:10:59
Sancho? Really? Bottom of the barrel stuff.
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21 Jul 2026 14:06:07 Neither Vlahovic nor Sancho are worth it. Both have reached their true ceiling. Better to take a risk on the 19-20 year olds.
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21 Jul 2026 14:10:49 Jayden Sancho?!!!! If Carlsberg did useless players, he would be the mega star of their ad campaign.
21 Jul 2026 10:18:32
Diomande's new favourite childhood team (Chelsea) just dropped guys. Surely he is taking the piss at this point lmao.
On another note, RIP King Kev, my time was long after his but his contribution is massive and will never be forgotten.
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21 Jul 2026 12:01:27
For completeness, if you are going by Fabrizio's feed, this is the exact quote - not quite as controversial as the spin folks are putting on it:
"Yan Diomande: "When I was a kid I supported Chelsea because of Drogba and Man City because of Yaya Toure, but I'm not a fan anymore."
"This is my job, and I have no teams now."
Echo your sentiments on King Kev - the first footballer I ever followed (albeit when he was at Southampton and Newcastle, as I was 1 when he left us!).
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21 Jul 2026 12:03:40
Sounds like Roc Nation looking at the next batch of clubs they can try and take to the cleaners.
21 Jul 2026 09:58:47
Reading & watching all the tributes to Kevin Keegan and what comes across every single time is what a lovely genuine man he was.
I think he’d be far more proud of these tributes and comments than anything he achieved on the pitch!
A proper football man & gent!
Still finding it very sad - even at my age you still think your childhood heroes will be around for ever!
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21 Jul 2026 12:06:48
Came from just outside Doncaster, served his time at Scunthorpe, and then played for Shanks. The fella had a sensible grounding in life, a very strong work ethic, and great skill as a footballer, but it seems to me that he always remembered where he came from and how to conduct himself.
21 Jul 2026 08:20:02
Alex Scott just turned down a new contract at Bournemouth. Does anyone know if we’ve been in contact with him or if we are interested? Surely AI would like him or is he too similar to what we have already? He has just promised CJ game time etc.
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21 Jul 2026 09:36:12
I'd be very happy for him to be part of the team. Think he only isn't better than Szobo & Grav, feel like he slots into our team very well and for me would be happier with him than with Wharton.
I know both different players, but Alex slots in with no real disruption.
However, can't see us moving for him as you say with CJ seemingly being given another lifeline and Macca most likely staying as well.
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21 Jul 2026 09:44:48
Doesn't solve the midfield mix imbalance. In fact, it just adds another of the same skillset.
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21 Jul 2026 09:51:33
AI hasn't mentioned anything about CJ getting game time. There were reports in the media that AI has mentioned that CJ is in his plans. If that's true, and again it was a media report, it doesn't mention anything about game time.
There's a lot of 1 + 1 =11 going on.
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21 Jul 2026 11:29:22
He's not what we need, as Pelican said. We need some still and athleticism in the engine room cos that is what the PL has become or has returned to.
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21 Jul 2026 12:02:28
WDW, stop exaggerating.
1+1 has always been, and will always be 3, not 11.
21 Jul 2026 07:36:57
What are FIFA playing at? Report from BBC:
"It was initially reported by FIFA that Paredes had been sent off by referee Slavko Vincic after he pushed Spain's Eric Garcia by the throat.
Paredes' red card was removed from the record shortly afterwards and FIFA has confirmed to BBC Sport that no disciplinary action was taken at the time."
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21 Jul 2026 09:09:46
Argentina's behaviour was disgustingly pathetic after the final whistle. People should not let it slide, as we have for so much that went on during the tournament. I just saw a video of Infantino's reaction after Spain's goal. We know it all starts at the top.
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21 Jul 2026 09:19:46
Remember when Van Dijk bodied him into row Z. 😂
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21 Jul 2026 09:58:14
Yet again, raw game's world governing body has brought the game into disrepute. There is just way too much money in football. Havelange, Blatter and Infantino - 50 years plus between them in a golden age for money grabbers.
Like I said, let's get the World Cup up to 64 teams with increased representation from the Emirates, along with China and Russia - loads of money.
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21 Jul 2026 12:04:53
You can introduce as many teams as you want from whatever cash-rich region, but it won't change the fact that, when it comes down to the business end of the tournament, the vast majority of the teams will be European. FIFA without UEFA is nothing. I'd be ecstatic if UEFA chose to break away.
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21 Jul 2026 12:08:48
'Raw' is code for 'the' - No idea how that happened.
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21 Jul 2026 11:33:07
Despicable conduct indeed, ArAy1969. But as some have said, FIFA will let this shambolic showing of unsportman-like conduct slide.
As much as Argentina love being the villains, they can be a bunch of whiny, spoiled brats whenever they lose. Can dish it out but can't take it. The main quality of a bully until he gets punched right back in the mouth, something Spain did with honour, class and dignity.