Liverpool banter 6

18 Apr 2026 13:15:51
Perfect football weekend will be a draw for United v Chelsea, Sunderland win v Villa, Citeh beating the bottle jobs, n us hammering the bitters.

18 Apr 2026 14:47:34
78/1 Strom. 👍😜

18 Apr 2026 15:17:17
Irish Rover, ....worth at £10 at them odds, then it is a perfect weekend. 👌

18 Apr 2026 16:31:45
Perfect result this weekend is Slot gone.

18 Apr 2026 18:47:29
He's not going until at least the end of the season so get used to it.

19 Apr 2026 01:55:15
Do you all think Slot out would end the wars in the Middle East? Seems to be the answer for everything.

18 Apr 2026 11:10:06
I think what saddens me most and what differentiates this year's struggles to those under Klopp is the lack of intensity.
Our football was defined by hardworking, ruthless players. Even when losing I could get behind them.
I appreciate it's a fairly new team, but I am trust not connected to this team.


The year Ali scored the header there was such desire and energy to get into the Champions League. When we had injuries, players helped step up and we carried on.
This year just isn't the same.
Thought!

18 Apr 2026 13:32:01
They were all mostly world class. That gets forgotten. We'd one of the greatest teams put together in Premier League history. 115 prevented us in getting a few more titles. The City side was a great side buy they'd gotten there through alleged corruption.
Robbo and Trent were world class. Virg was the best CB in the world by a distance. Matip was special alongside Virg. Then Allison we've had one of an all time greats.

The back 5 were at the peak of their game and it was a special special backline and keeper.
Then midfield, Fabinho was world class. Henderson was consistently top class for years and Thiago, Wigaldum were excellent when available. Thiago for the one season was unreal.
Then up front we'd the best 3 in world football for a few years. The team carried no one.

18 Apr 2026 13:34:56
Biggest lie was Slot's football is similar to Jurgans.

It couldn't be further away, in fact it's total polar opposite.

18 Apr 2026 14:31:56
Not one player at the club now, taking into account Alli, Virg and Mo are nearing the end, would get into that 11 of the 2019,2020 era. Maybe a 100% Isak.

18 Apr 2026 15:00:09
It's clear Slot's focus is on controlling the ball and constantly calculating the risk, knowing your technically superior footballers will win out. Whereas Klopp's was about controlling the space and being brave and opportunistic.

Unfortunately, we are not able to do either of the above.

18 Apr 2026 15:01:21
100% Florian, although I would say not even a fit Isak. It would just upset the chemistry. Bench player for me.

18 Apr 2026 16:35:29
Origi's backup on the bench.

18 Apr 2026 16:44:25
Ron you're implying our current best 11 is sub par. Under a top manager these would be firing on all cylinders and we'd be up there. People making excuses for that fraud is astounding. Even when we had that bad run under Klopp I had belief he'd turn it around. I have zero belief we ever will under this egotistical fraud.

18 Apr 2026 17:12:57
I just thought of some recent posts saying that Slot was going to stay until the end of his contract. It literally sent shivers up my spine. I can't take another year of this.

18 Apr 2026 18:21:09
You're probably right, Irish. Was just the only non-certainty for me. Love Bobby too, but I also think a fully fit Isak is golden.

18 Apr 2026 19:42:45
Firmino was twice the player Isak will ever be. Firmino was playing for the team every single time he stepped on the pitch. He was the player who made the pressing work as it did, and he was the one who made the offense flow.

19 Apr 2026 06:49:01
It's a shame that Bobby and Florian Wirtz aren't in the same age group, I'd have loved to see them play in the same team for us.

19 Apr 2026 11:28:51
ArAy1969, I'm telling you, that scares the shirt outta me re: Slot staying.

Wdw, Wirtz with Bobby? The oppo. need to run for the hills, man.

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18 Apr 2026 09:19:24
LFC clearly need a new no.9 for next season, with Ekitike's regrettable injury, and Gakpo proving (again) he's no centre forward, we definitely need another option other than Isak. Personally I think Anthony Gordon is a no-brainer* - have the Eds heard anything recent?

*Once Ekitike is up and running again, Gordon's flexibility across the frontline would mean he's still a valuable member of the group. His 17 goals in 46 games (near identical to Ekitike, and far better than our other strikers) are seeing him linked to Bayern Munich. Plus we could desperately do with some real pace in our front line again.

Now I know he's not everyone's cup of tea, due to *reasons*, but we need to be pragmatic and surely I'm not alone in this assessment? (Taking cover)

18 Apr 2026 09:41:44
Think we could do a lot worse than Gordon.

18 Apr 2026 09:45:38
I would normally agree, as Isak and Gakpo up front do not fill me with much confidence. However, striker for me is a lower priority than other positions we need to target.

We desperately need a starting RB, CM, RW, and that will cost a lot of money. Then, we need a LB, CM (if Jones leaves). I would even include the LW role, as I am not sure Gakpo is good enough to be our starter LW, and is more suited to a rotational player. However, what happens to Rio then, a loan? I think he would be better served at the club, but we can't block his path with 2 players ahead of him.

These are the positions we need to target before the striker role, and I highly doubt we will cover them this window.

Sales will be tricky as Slot has admitted we are a trading club, yet have allowed Salah to walk away a year ahead of his contract. Not to mention Konate and Robbo leaving at the end of their contracts.

Jones and Macca are the only players I can see us getting a big fee for. The rest, Chiesa, Endo, etc, will be paltry and involve a reduced fee that manages to get them off the wage bill.

Gonna be an interesting season. However, if one man is still at the helm, it is a moot point. Doesn't matter who we bring in, if who is steering the ship remains.

18 Apr 2026 10:06:14
Gordon is mediocre at best and that's being generous. He has no discernible skill, his end product is woeful, hasn't two braincells to rub together and spends most of his time throwing himself to the floor desperately looking for the ref to give a foul because he can't beat his man.

If it wasn't for the geographical location of his birth he'd not be mentioned. He's essentially Stewart Downing with floppy hair.

18 Apr 2026 10:18:39
I'd definitely try for Gordon, if not mad expensive. He is an LFC fan, point to prove after being released as a youth, and has that wee bit of 'nastiness' that we are lacking in the team.


I would disagree as regards Gakpo up top, I think the last 2 games we played when Gakpo was up top, we played well. He presses better, and with more intent than anybody else we have.

18 Apr 2026 10:32:51
Gordon or Gakpo, it would be Gakpo all day long. As I've said to friends many times, Gordon is a sprinter and has had to be taught how to play football. Whereas Gakpo has more in his locker. Yes, he can be frustrating, but not as frustrating as Gordon can be.

Look at tackles he's done against us, the one on VVD was outrageous; it could have been a broken leg or VVD AC going again. No, would not want him anywhere near the club. YNWA.

18 Apr 2026 10:33:28
I would have hoped that Jayden Danns would be considered.

18 Apr 2026 10:37:02
I'd say our priority is midfield, that's our weakest position by far. We need 2 strong mobile, not afraid to tackle types, Macallister Jones Endo might be leaving and let's face it none of them would be missed, n then we have Grav, who has regressed a lot this season, hopefully he will be sitting back in front of the CBs next season n stay there, the rest of the team is okish, we got new CBs, covered on the FB position, up front we have a £125 million fully fit Isak.

18 Apr 2026 10:39:21
We need so much. Can't wait to hear the old "it's difficult to get players being a World Cup year." 😂

18 Apr 2026 10:40:28
Gordon over Gakpo for me. Can't see Cody been moved on though. Think we'll only get one starting winger in.

18 Apr 2026 11:07:32
Julian Alvarez would be the dream signing for up top. We do have a long standing interest in him, but it would cost a fortune.

I don't think we need defenders, so best summer window would be:

Elliot Anderson.


Julian Alvarez.
Yan Diomande.

Plus a second midfielder and wideman. Wharton and Fofana?

A lot will depend on what we get for outgoings. The McAllister fee will likely be the highest.

18 Apr 2026 11:42:39
Gordon only works in teams that play counter attacking football. He only has pace, and not the skill or intelligence to get through a right defence.
He's an OK CF, but there are better, specialists out there. He'd also slow down Rio's progress, so it's a hard no from me.
Only thing he has going for him is that he's an LFC fan.

18 Apr 2026 11:58:12
I would love those 3, Red Jones.

18 Apr 2026 12:19:06
Gakpo over Gordon all day long. As VV and Brommers have said, Gordon ain't that at CF (not his actual position), let alone at LW and thrives in a counter attacking team when there is space to exploit. That is never gonna be a thing at LFC where getting low-blocked into oblivion is our weekly bread in the PL.

imo, Gakpo outplayed Gordon last season (ironically when the manager knew what he was doing) and suddenly now, the guy couldn't function even tho he has been good at CF over the last two games.



We can do better than Gordon at CF and LW, however, like Flo has said, Gakpo is going nowhere and if Rio is given chances, Gakpo can get games at CF and we get a winger.

18 Apr 2026 12:36:01
The winger we should be looking at is Diomande. He's the best available on the market and has an incredibly high ceiling, he's explosively quick, physically very strong, quick footed, and his use of the ball at a young age is very impressive.

18 Apr 2026 12:50:40
Assuming Konate stays, I think we need:
- a RB who can defend and isn't made of crisps (Kayode)
- another CH (Lacroix)
- at least 2 CMs with bite and legs (Camara and Joao Gomes)
- at least 2 forwards with pace and power
- a committed manager who believes in fitness, conditioning and playing with pace and intensity.

18 Apr 2026 13:03:11
We have been scouting Bournemouth's striker Eli Junior Kroupi.

18 Apr 2026 13:21:28
If we sign Gordon, it's a return to the yesteryears of poor scouting and buying players on name alone. Gordon is a poor player on the ball and his best output comes when he has acres of space to run into. He won't get that at Liverpool, and it reminds me of last season when he was linked and people wanted him to replace Lucho.

Diomande is the signing we should make and is more in line with smart scouting than overspending on a bang average PL player just because he is Scouse and supports Liverpool.

18 Apr 2026 13:45:10
Myself knowing what the average football fan knows about finances, spending, budgets, etc, etc, etc. (Nothing). Is there anything in the free transfer market worth exploring? I know you'll pay more in sweeteners, wages, and bonus as nothing is ever free, but what you don't spend on one, gives you more to spend on the other!
And rumour has it Fabinho's a free.

18 Apr 2026 14:14:43
I think we need a strong player up front. Isak and Hugo are like two stick insects, bully a pillow
Thiago of Brentford is the sort of player we need, in my opinion.

Since Bobby left, we have had no one able to hold the ball up front, and can bully center backs. Thiago can do this, plus he scores goals. I would look at him.
YNWA.

18 Apr 2026 14:39:45
Gordon hardly plays in a team parking the bus all game. Newcastle have more possession than most in the league, and press high up the pitch. Something Gordon is excellent at, and our current forwards clearly are not. Has pace, tenacity, workrate and an eye for goal. Supports the club too, and haven't we wanted people who "get us" all season?

18 Apr 2026 15:11:00
Gordon? An eye for goal? He's scored 6 goals in the league this year and 6 last year, that's hardly an eye for goal. Painfully mediocre footballer and I'm being far more generous than I should be. Couldn't care less if he supported the club as a kid. It's not make a wish, Robbie Keane supported the club as a kid and he was dog muck.

18 Apr 2026 15:13:44
If it is both Anthony Gordon and Yann Diomande, I could accept that. However, I wouldn't be paying much more than £50-55m for either one.

I still think we would need one more given Ekitike's injury.

Perhaps Matheus Mane could be a smart versatile option. Would love to see Jayden Danns and Will Wright step up, but it might be too much too soon to bank on them.

18 Apr 2026 17:11:21
I think Gordon would be a decent buy at 40-50 mill. At 80+ mill, which is what Newcastle are looking for him, I would absolutely not consider that to be something the club should explore.

18 Apr 2026 18:25:31
We need a lot, Fly. At the moment, until at least early 2027, we have Chiesa, Isak, Gakpo, and Rio. Some work is gonna have to be done in the attacking areas this summer, because I'm sorry, but that collection of attackers does not get top 5, barely top 10.

18 Apr 2026 18:49:38
How many goals has Gordon scored in the last 12 months? No thanks, not good enough.

18 Apr 2026 08:24:20
Good morning fellow fans. I keep reading that Liverpool is in a fight for 5th place, but the fact is that if it wins all six matches, 3rd place is a probability. We would be level with Villa with a better goal difference and level with utd, but needing two goals more for a better goal difference.

Two of our opponents are also in European semis which could (hopefully) be a distraction for them. Whatever happens, I am looking forward to next season when there is no doubt in my mind that the team will be a lot better than this season.

18 Apr 2026 09:08:25
The fact is we won't be winning six matches. Maybe two at a push.

18 Apr 2026 09:27:24
Now we're out of all the cups, I expect more consistent performances from the team. Of course, with Ekitike out, it will be a bit more difficult. Let's hope the boys rise to the occasion of making a statement at Everton and United. Then the feeling around the place will be much more upbeat for the rest of the games.

I think Villa are really beginning to tail off in the league as their lack of creativity in open play is starting to catch up with them. Chelsea are dropping off with their lack of leadership and maturity.

18 Apr 2026 09:36:21
PB, we are worse than Villa in terms of lack of creativity, much worse. We are also struggling to score a goal. I don't think we get anything from Everyone or United because of these reasons.

18 Apr 2026 09:47:37
If we win all 6 matches, we won't be relying on goal difference to be ahead of Utd and Villa. I expect to be ahead of Utd this weekend, if we can win tomorrow, to be honest. Utd and Villa's recent form has been no better, or in fact worse than ours.

18 Apr 2026 09:56:54
I still want us to try and finish as high as possible. I'll take a draw in the United States/Chelsea game for a start.

18 Apr 2026 10:40:11
We all hope n pray that we can win 6 games, but the reality from this season is we won't, I just hope we scrape enough pts to qualify, starting with a horrible 2 nil win against the blue noses.

18 Apr 2026 10:50:22
U think we are winning 6 games ?? 🥴

18 Apr 2026 11:17:58
We just lost 5/6 games. Get a grip of yourself.

18 Apr 2026 11:33:31
Exactly why you would think that we are much worse than Villa in terms of creativity is quite baffling, considering that a quick look at the league table would suggest otherwise. We have scored 9 more goals than them in the league.

Despite being the lowest scoring team in the top 7 by far (scoring 5 less than Brentford even), Villa have outperformed their xg by a whole 4 goals and their expected goals against by an astonishing 7 goals.

When they went on a tear of good form, they scored a bunch of screamers from outside the box (low percentage chances) that have since dried up. Sometimes, I wonder if folks here watch other teams play. I'm not offering an alibi for how bad we have been a lot of the time, but it's not like the teams around us are flying.

18 Apr 2026 12:20:15
If, If, If is all I hear and have been hearing for weeks now.

18 Apr 2026 12:37:05
We can't defend and we're a soft touch in midfield. Unless we're playing teams who have nothing to play for, we're going to struggle.

18 Apr 2026 14:07:09
PB, you say you wonder if people watch other teams, have you watched us? That's all you need to know. As for the XG goals etc, to me that is a load of twaddle, but I hope we win all our games if that counts for anything.

18 Apr 2026 14:41:41
PB is 100% correct on Villa though.

18 Apr 2026 15:15:49
Win our home games and avoid defeat at Villa and it should be enough for 5th place.

Beat one of Villa or Everton away, and we could sneak 4th.

Beat two of Everton, Villa or United away and you would get 3rd.

18 Apr 2026 15:35:14
I stopped reading at win all 6 matches...

18 Apr 2026 16:09:43
PB, I understand what you're getting at, but if you are going off what you are seeing in the league table, we are behind AV right now, having won less games and having lost more. Also, we have scored a few screamers from outside the box. All in all, I would put us and Villa on a par right now.

18 Apr 2026 17:14:20
Sure, but that wasn't at all your point, so you're kind of backtracking right now. You specifically stated that we are far behind them in terms of creativity and scoring goals. Yes, we have scored a few screamers from outside the box (I assume you mean Dom's free kicks), but we have created more clear cut chances and expected goals than Villa, and are slightly underperforming our xg (though close to being on par).

18 Apr 2026 18:29:40
We're not far behind many, if any, teams in terms of creativity. But when your chance conversion is in the bottom 5, it definitely doesn't help.

18 Apr 2026 18:50:25
Suspect we will end up around 62 points which should be enough for 5th.

18 Apr 2026 23:17:47
PB, there's absolutely no backtracking from me. You specifically referred to the league table to try to elaborate on your reply to my post.

My point is the table shows us behind Villa no matter what other factors you mention.

It's clear to me, at least, that watching Liverpool this season, there has been a massive lack of creativity. We have scored 52 goals in 32 games, which is not a great return for us.



I always think when watching us that we need at least 10 shots to score 1 goal.

How many times this season have we not managed a single shot on target? That's a genuine question, by the way, because I am not sure, but I do know it has happened.

Any way, fingers crossed for tomorrow, and see if we can actually win a game for a change after 5 defeats in our last 6.

19 Apr 2026 10:56:43
Winning our next 6 games lol.

We've won 1 in the last 5.

Why do people do this to themselves? Almost as bad as those who kept saying we had a chance to win the CL when PSG, Real, Barca, and Bayern were still in the competition... Complete lalaland.

We won't win 6 games in a row until Slot leaves the club.

19 Apr 2026 11:34:00
Spot on, Gregarious. People do this to themselves cos it seems they would rather live in hypotheticals they create rather than actually accept the evidence, trends and records right in front of their own eyes. Sad.

18 Apr 2026 07:39:01
{Ed's Note - Anonymous Woolback has posted a new article entitled, Liverpool Fear a Collapse After Klopp's Departure

18 Apr 2026 08:42:26
Great post. The ostriches will shout against you, but I firmly believe this "save energy so we are stronger in the second half of the season" test has failed miserably.

If anything, we are weaker.

18 Apr 2026 08:46:53
Great post but it's a depressing read, I need to go and listen to the Smiths to perk myself on.

18 Apr 2026 13:32:35
Echo the sentiment of others in that it is a depressing read but agree with it all. We've had Rodgers and Hodgson before who clearly were out of their depths especially the latter but never had the money available or squad that Slot has. I could put up with it all if the football was actually worth watching but its so boring and dull and worse of all he actually advocates for it because he believes its the way to go.

Ed001 said it best, Slot just doesn't get English football at all and the need for physicality and a baseline level of fitness and hardwork. If he stays i'm not giving a penny and won't be watching us play he's brand of football.

18 Apr 2026 15:17:39
Depressing read, but hard to argue.

The fact that we need a cultural reset so soon is a massive concern.

Do Slot and Hughes care enough about Liverpool to restore an elite performance and winning culture at the club? We all have our doubts on that.

18 Apr 2026 18:52:27
Too depressing to read, lacks some balance for me. Can't really read stuff like this if there's no counter arguments.

18 Apr 2026 00:30:12
Elikite never be same after that shame terrible injury that Isak like he forgot to play football any striker in summer??

18 Apr 2026 01:20:21
I'm sorry, but what??

18 Apr 2026 01:34:43
Leoni, Isak, Bradley, Ekitike. That's now the fourth horror injury this season. Is it a coincidence or?

18 Apr 2026 08:18:08
Babbity, really? Isak had his leg broken. Leoni was playing his first game for us.

Yes, they are coincidences.

18 Apr 2026 08:48:30
Robbie23, what are you on about?

18 Apr 2026 09:49:26
Surely Slot's fault.

18 Apr 2026 10:35:09
Someone put the jinx on us !!!

18 Apr 2026 10:43:02
Florian, can't help yourself, can you, you've just gotta mention Slot, do you get Slot notifications on here or do you just trawl this site 24/7 for Slot references.

18 Apr 2026 12:21:37
Sorry, Robbie23. My post was for Lfcbrannan994.

18 Apr 2026 12:47:37
Strom, I think Florian was being sarcastic. And I thought I'd cornered the market on sarcasm.

18 Apr 2026 13:12:50
Rome, not too sure ya know, even if he was, you'd think nooo I can't mention him ever again.

18 Apr 2026 14:44:25
I can mention whoever I want, Strom. Especially the actual current manager. And yes, Rome, I was being sarcastic, although it's wasted on this lot. 😆

18 Apr 2026 15:22:51
There is an article by football strength & conditioning coach Simon Brundish that suggests that Ekitike's injury isn't just down to luck. It shows the massive drop off in physical output from Ekitike at Frankfurt, and now at Liverpool, and attributes at least some of the blame on the poor conditioning of the player.



So while there is a load of bad luck involved in Ekitike's injury, there have to be questions about the conditioning of the players - which is on Arne Slot and his team.

18 Apr 2026 15:23:20
Florian, you said you was on a wind up over Slot the other day.you're obsessed, even the mild mannered Ed025 was going to banish you over it.but yea sarcasm n wind ups are not your forte, trolling maybe

17 Apr 2026 23:46:14
Hi guys Liverpool fan all my life I'm new here reading posts and following this site for years I'm so glued and I believe every post EDs robbo and stuff say 98% of there posts come true all I want ask is that after Klopp he put us back at where we belong in world football sleeping giants made us a force in world football again under Klopp we had a style which were different everyone were scared of us I feel under slot after he changed formation and players I don't think he's the man I can't stand him he's not the Liverpool way so please bit anything please tell me he's out of our club end of the year thanks👍
We playing same crap Arsenal city style lfc way is different need a change asap before its gone again

18 Apr 2026 09:10:37
Punctuation marks and full stops help.

18 Apr 2026 12:08:10
Longer sentence than Ronnie Biggs got.

18 Apr 2026 13:09:02
Good one, Willo! I got out of breath reading it!

17 Apr 2026 22:58:40
One for your ed0025 buddy.

"To reassure supporters attending on Sunday, Merseyside Police will support @Everton club stewards with the ejection of any away supporters found in home areas of the stadium. If you have any concerns, please speak to the nearest steward or officer."

Whilst none of us have particularly liked the way it's become increasingly nasty - the friendly derby really is dead and buried.

{Ed025's Note - unfortunately these are the times we live in Wassa, its very sad especially for the guys who can remember walking to the game with blues and reds, sitting together in the ground and having a pint after the game without a hint of trouble, Halcyon days indeed mate..

18 Apr 2026 01:05:04
I went to the Merseyside derby at Wembley in 84, I think... I went into the Everton end with a few blue mates because couldn't get a ticket for our end... no trouble at all. Now, no chance would I go in there.

18 Apr 2026 06:06:34
I remember Everton fans in the Kop celebrating when they scored.

{Ed025's Note - so do i John, they were the good times mate..

18 Apr 2026 08:48:37
I remember celebrating Beardsley scoring at Goodson in the home end and no issues at all. The guy in front of me turned to be a red as well. Went the game with my blue mates as well as red mates. Sadly, those days are long gone.

{Ed025's Note - they are RJ..its a different world to the one i grew up in mate, its a lack of respect..

18 Apr 2026 08:58:55
You can still see it on old footage. Everton goals, Kop end. Loads of blues jump up. I miss those days.

Great rivals, great city. Great split support in families. Still, never won an argument with a blue nose lol.

YNWA.

{Ed025's Note - and never likely to Chrisy.. :)