Liverpool banter 6

28 Mar 2026 14:11:36
Hi Ed,

What do you think changed between last year and this year with Slot and his tactics? How come we went from the team which swept the league to being a team everyone wants to play to regain their form? Cannot just be the new players as these lot cannot need a whole season to gel.

Cheers!

{Ed001's Note - he just got them to play his way and the fitness was much lower as well. It was already heading this way last season, the last weeks were dire, but we all just hoped it was nerves, I think.}

28 Mar 2026 19:19:37
So do you think ed if Slot had of come in and wanted them to play his way from the start last year would have been an absolute disaster?

{Ed001's Note - yes.}

28 Mar 2026 20:42:21
The man is an arrogant narcissist fool I feel bad saying it cus I so wanted him to succeed but the sooner the better he's gone! Hopefully it happens soon and we're not picking through the amber's of the club wondering were did it all go wrong

29 Mar 2026 03:30:31
My 2 cents...

I think we erred by not replacing Diaz by a proper left winger, or Chiesa should have been given more chances there. Depending on Gapko has basically made our left wing defunct, and the situation has been compounded by Salah having a mare of a season, and we not having a right wing back up too.



Isak's injury has impacted our season a lot too, as he could have let us play Ekitike on the left, and Wirtz in number 10.

30 Mar 2026 12:56:38
Damn, Jimjim. tell us how you really feel. I agree with Ed. Slot's system is a disaster and had he put it in practice last season, we would have been just as dire, if not worse. His system doesn't work in the PL, hands down. Him persisting with it despite all the rubbish going on, is what I see as being most criminal.

You can make a mistake and people will sympathise if you are willing to work hard and change BUT to just ignore them and not change and rather, quadruple down on them with no regard for anyone but yourself? This is where Slot lost all the credit in the back for no. 20 and was where I drew the line months ago.

28 Mar 2026 13:56:47
Please may I ask that someone enlighten me to the whole Ben White situation in the England team.

All I know is that he fell out with the previous manager / management team, and now he's brought back in, but has to "make right" with the players according to Tuchel.

He scored last night, gave away a penalty and then was booed as well.

28 Mar 2026 16:38:15
He was given some "homework" to do on opposing players and said he'd done it but hadn't.

28 Mar 2026 17:27:58
I think he said his dog ate his homework and he wasn't willing to stand in the corner.

28 Mar 2026 19:07:41
He missed training, to go for a tanning session n get his eyebrows done.

28 Mar 2026 22:33:45
Apparently, Southgate's assistant asked White to remove his earrings for a practice game. White didn't see the point, as it wasn't an official match, but Steve Holland insisted it was a safety hazard. White eventually agreed, but only after things got pretty heated between the two. After removing the earrings and handing them to Holland for safe keeping, the assistant coach thanked White for complying and briefly flashed a wry grin before absolutely hoofing the things downfield with an exquisite volley, apparently sending White's most coveted pair of "Ben Sherman men's Platinum Look Hoops" over 60 yards across the training ground, landing in a nearby bush. Reports claim White was less than pleased when he had to scale a 10-foot fence and spent 20 minutes searching, only to recover just one of the beloved earrings.

His mood quickly escalated to a level of "absolutely fuming", as quoted by a teammate who wished to remain anonymous, as he stormed into Southgate's office screaming profanities and demanding Holland be removed from the coaching staff. This did not go down well with Southgate, of course, who was on a conference call with the brand manager from PizzaHut at the time, as White's behaviour apparently ruined all possibility of Southgate rekindling his relationship with the famous pizza chain who were keen on securing Southgate for a follow-up to his classic 1996 ad campaign for the nation's favourite pizzeria.

28 Mar 2026
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28 Mar 2026 17:33:11
Just seeing his grid brings bark dark memories of a horrible period.
PTSD football style.

28 Mar 2026 12:43:01
Good to see that young Leoni is back doing light work on the grass, all looks good for pre-season.

28 Mar 2026 16:38:41
Fantastic news for the lad and us.

28 Mar 2026 17:37:04
Good news. Don't be surprised at a period of niggling injuries, though, as his body adjusts. I wonder how Isak is coming along with his rehab too.

29 Mar 2026 07:12:20
Apparently Isak is on track to be available vs PSG?

Nice for Leoni, and yes, as someone said above, I hope his rehab period is smooth. Hopefully his body holds up better than Danns has been.

29 Mar 2026 11:29:42
In addition, Jacquet's rehab has been going well also. Positives for next season. Isak is also recovering well and should play again this season.

30 Mar 2026 12:58:21
Great to hear about Leoni and Isak. Hopefully, they get back to full fitness with no setbacks. Really excited to see them play.

28 Mar 2026 10:49:54
Just putting this out there for other opinions and views but watching England last night and particularly Phil Foden.

To me he looks a total shadow of the player he was 2 or 3 seasons ago and no doubt missing KDB.
It wouldn't surprise me if his form continues City might look to move him on?

He seems a pretty steady sort of bloke on a personal life level and if he were to move on and I'm not sure a move abroad would suit him.

Would he be a player we would be interested in and would fellow posters and the Ed's think he's a player that would fit and suit us.

{Ed001's Note - are you serious? Ridiculously overrated and far too happy partying with Girlish, which is why his form fell off a cliff.}

28 Mar 2026 11:12:36
Crazy how far he's dipped. Don't think Tuchel'll take him.

28 Mar 2026 11:05:22
Cheers Ed

I didn't say he was a player I fancied only asking if anyone else did -
Your not a fan then mate 😂👍

{Ed001's Note - no, not at all.}

28 Mar 2026 12:09:30
Two or three years ago, I thought England had two generational talents in Trent and Foden. Funny how things turn out in football.

28 Mar 2026 12:12:01
It's a theme. Foden, Palmer, Saka, Bellingham all out of form and overrated massively.

28 Mar 2026 12:41:08
He wouldn't displace Wirtz now, would he?

28 Mar 2026 13:04:56
Thought Grealish would be part of his downfall.

28 Mar 2026 13:44:16
Saka is a good player.

28 Mar 2026 14:02:56
Saka is a good player in my opinion but not a great player. He is very much overrated.

28 Mar 2026 14:08:12
The best English player is Anderson.

28 Mar 2026 14:26:29
Regarding Phil Foden - has there ever been a thread albeit short, that proves we all watch the same game, and yet see things massively different?

28 Mar 2026 15:46:56
He has the "left footed" premium and if you could get him focussed we know he has the talent.
Not saying he's a world class player, but he would be a good signing if you can get his head right.

28 Mar 2026 19:07:47
Foden is over rated. If it wasn't for football he'd be a manc ratboy nicking cars and doing ket.

28 Mar 2026 19:21:03
Rice miles ahead of Anderson.

28 Mar 2026 19:37:56
This Foden is overrated. Foden from a coupla year ago is not overrated. Top top player on his day.

28 Mar 2026 20:29:22
Whenever I see a post asking about people's opinions on a player, I instantly scroll to find vv's comment. I don't agree with a lot of vv's opinions, but they always make me laugh.
Once again, brutal af but hilarious. Well done, sir. 👏👏

28 Mar 2026 21:10:42
Vv would say Maradona was crap. 😁

28 Mar 2026 21:14:59
Viktor is a great poster and a big part of what makes this site so good. While we don't agree on everything, I always look out for Viktor's posts.

28 Mar 2026 21:21:24
There's no motivation for these players anymore. Klopp going has a big effect on the league, as well as us. Pep cba anymore, no one to push him. 3rd rate managers galore.

28 Mar 2026 22:01:04
Edd001 do you think Foden will go with his buddy at everton?

{Ed001's Note - no idea, sorry.}

29 Mar 2026 07:11:33
Florian you defend Slot for anything so you're in no position to criticise VV or anyone else's posts.

30 Mar 2026 12:59:59
Frode, I felt that all the way from over here.

28 Mar 2026 00:24:07
Hey Ed1, hope you're well mate.

Question, do you see any chance of Kvaratskhelia being available end of season?

Was my favourite option for the left before PSG signed him.

{Ed001's Note - I would be very surprised if they let him go.}

28 Mar 2026 09:57:28
Gregarious - Absolutely none whatsoever. Just like Doue, Joao Neves and Nuno Mendes, Kvara is simply not for sale.
The rest we'd have a chance of getting if they actively tried to leave.

28 Mar 2026 11:08:50
Think we missed our chance when he was leaving Napoli. Was gutted we didn't try then, 60 million too, which is reasonable in today's market.

{Ed001's Note - he wasn't interested in anyone but PSG.}

28 Mar 2026 12:00:02
Kvara is a fabulous player. I think he could score a few more goals, but he's otherwise the best left-sided player in football by a mile.

28 Mar 2026 12:23:25
Imagine his price tag? Lol. An excellent player, but one we'll never end up with.

28 Mar 2026 19:56:33
As per Red Jones, we missed the boat here.
£150m signings and £460k per week players suggests we could end up with him. Unless he doesn't want to join the mighty Reds. 🤷🏻‍♂️

30 Mar 2026 13:01:16
Khavratschelia ain't happening, anytime soon.

28 Mar 2026 04:39:16
Did you guys see the two goals Wirtz got in for Germany yesterday. Germany were trash but we got ourselves a player!
I can't believe what slotball is doing to this lad! He can literally shoot from anywhere but is probably not allowed to by slot.

28 Mar 2026 07:50:21
Don't most of our players thrive when playing for their country?

....

28 Mar 2026 08:05:12
Yeah, I can hear Slot say to Wirtz, "Don't you dare shoot." Dear oh dear.

28 Mar 2026 08:39:29
Sounds like some crazy thing Slot would say, shooting goes against his philosophy of slow ponderous football. Funny thing is - it's the perfect counter to those dreaded low blocks.

28 Mar 2026 08:55:09
Analysing matches with Wirtz saying "See? This is what I'm talking about, Florian.

You can't be shooting when there's a recycling opportunity to Curtis Jones." 😆 C'mon lads, would it not have something to do with the fact that for a large part of the season he was taking an age to get his shots off as if he thought he was still in Leverkusen and they were getting blocked?

28 Mar 2026 09:39:34
No doubt he's a very good player, just needs to adapt to the pace of the prem for us to see the best of him. A firing Isak will help his game as well.

28 Mar 2026 12:16:28
Any club manager worth their salt should watch how Wirtz plays for Germany and pick a team around him that plays to his strengths.

28 Mar 2026 14:04:56
If MU or City or Gunners or Chelsea signed him and if he had same output, we would be laughing at them.

He looks class and very good, but hasn't lived up to generational talent status.

We need to accept the fact that every ordinary player is called world class.

28 Mar 2026 18:36:20
We need to accept that Slot has hamstrung the side beyond recognition and the players no longer want to play for him.

28 Mar 2026 19:23:08
I agree, Sami. I actually think Wirtz will come good, and has already started to. But if he had signed for any other team we would be slaughtering him.

30 Mar 2026 13:06:36
Sami, and you deduced all of that after his season under a disaster of a system he plays in under a feckless manager, right?

IMO, the fact that Wirtz has been good overall this season (despite his adaptation struggles which are normal, btw) under the afore-mentioned circumstances just proves how outstanding of a talent he actually is.

And if you think "Flo" is just an ordinary player then, that tells me you know very little of him before he came here. And this is coming from someone who watched a good amount of him the season they went invincible under Alonso. He is no ordinary player, I promise you that.

277 Mar 2026 22:30:36
I have to share this.

27 Mar 2026 23:03:57
Fantastic. YNWA Mo.

28 Mar 2026 07:45:55
Later, Mo, it's been a blast. Now go get your 7 Gold Lambos, and enjoy being a God in Arabia.

28 Mar 2026 10:32:28
I watched "Never Give Up" about Mo on YouTube last night.
We have been truly blessed to have him.
He's more than earned the very best send-off that Anfield and the Kop can deliver.

28 Mar 2026 10:27:49
A snide, churlish and unwarranted comment btw Iron Man. I'd suggest you require stringent ludovico technique therapy prior to further posting.

30 Mar 2026 13:08:21
Ironman, and why would Mo do that when he could have done that years before and didn't just to stay with us w-and win things, which he did?

27 Mar 2026 20:13:58.
Elliott Anderson will end up at United or Chelsea.
Good player though a bit limited when it comes to skill and passing ability.
I think there is better players for us to sign.
Ederson at Atalanta or Sadiki at Sunderland are both excellent.


I also think Stiller at Stufgart would be a good option as would Trinidade at Wolves.
I am keen to see a marquee signing on the right, Olise for me and someone really good on the left, Barcola for me, but not attainable, so maybe Diomande.

27 Mar 2026 23:15:29.
I thought he was almost certainly going to City, but I don’t know how true that is. If I’m honest I’d love him at Liverpool. Gold knows how much we have as well.

If I’m talking same amount spend as last summer, I’d like:

Anderson, Wharton, Gray (if Tottenham go down).

Let Jones and McAllister leave. Geertruida would also be a good buy for his versatility.

For wing two of Diomande, Fofana and Akliouchi, with Gakpo leaving.

We will also have Jacquet and Leoni, plus Bradley back.

27 Mar 2026 23:48:08
I'd add Vuksovic to that wishlist, RJ.

28 Mar 2026 04:08:18
Vuskovic definitely. Gertruida, I agree, is a good option, can cover CB too.
Fofana, no way. Hardly played all season, injury problems, that's a hard no, thanks.
Diomande, yes please, but not attainable, £70-80m, he hasn't done enough to warrant that cost.


Kayode for RB would be nice.
Wharton, no thanks, no better than MacAllister.
Barcola, yes please. The boy is world class, despite some on here disagreeing.

28 Mar 2026 07:06:47
No names, but positions would be:
Rb
Ch
Cm x 2
Versatile defender
Forward

Pace and power the key attributes, though - and robustness. Please no more lightweight, one-paced snowflakes.

28 Mar 2026 07:16:41
Vuskovic of course.

28 Mar 2026 10:02:17
If we are to get a replacement for Arne Slot, then surely he or she should select the players they would like, if available, not us lot on this site.

28 Mar 2026 10:32:04
Called a banter site, mate. I think most managers would like Anderson in the prem.

28 Mar 2026 11:15:51
To change direction, which players do people see leaving in the summer?

Salah, we already know, is.
Robertson is likely.
Konate, good chance.
Gakpo, for me, is another I think will leave.

Depending on who comes in possibles such as McAllister, Jones, Van Dijk, Elliot.


Huge amount in wages recouped, even from just the first group of players.

If we play a more high tempo game, I'd like to see Chiesa given a chance.

28 Mar 2026 12:07:18
Albey, are we thinking of getting a woman boss? Why the he or she nonsense? I'm sure that would please a few posters on here, though.