Liverpool rumours 2

23 Apr 2024 11:22:49
Does anyone think a leftfield appointment from South America might be on the cards?

Someone like Marcelo Gallardo maybe?

{Ed002's Note - Marcelo Gallardo certainly won't be joining Liverpool.}

22 Apr 2024 23:44:45
Hi ed,

Any opinions on Kovac and his style of play? Curious after reading that his representatives have spoke with Liverpool.

Cheers.

{Ed002's Note - Niko Kovac (C) Another coach who is currently available after being sacked by Wolfburg - but has a so-so record and he would be a surprising choice for Liverpool in my view - but I am told not to rule him out with his agents having spoken with the club.}

23 Apr 2024 10:06:34
Scrapping the absolute bottom of the sea bed. From Alonso to Kovac in the span of months.

23 Apr 2024 12:39:08
Honestly can’t believe we even spoke to him after three successive sackings and all the issues he has created with players. The fact that he is even in consideration to talk to is worrying if that’s the best we can look to (and we have spoken to his agents, that has been confirmed) . His application should have gone straight in to the bin.

23 Apr 2024 02:39:52
Paulo Fonseca being linked too.

There’s an interesting one. He’s got a good record, likes to attack and develop youth players.

23 Apr 2024 06:40:36
We must have reached the bottom of the barrel if we’re at him. Calling him a journeyman is being generous. That or the journalists are now sticking random names in a hat and hoping for the best.

23 Apr 2024 07:31:01
I’ve read this morning that Amorim is tipped for us, this is the first public hint I’ve viewed anywhere other than on this great site, I read it on Live soccer tv. There’s a little bio on him too.

23 Apr 2024 07:47:04
Kew, that article read like an AI produced round up of previous rumours, so wasn’t saying anything new. According to the usually reliable David Ornstein, Amorim has spoken to West Ham, he’s unlikely to join us as manager and we’re apparently looking at “other options”.

23 Apr 2024 07:57:33
Interesting Kew. Ornstein (one of the more reliable journos) has tweeted last night that he’s now “unlikely”.

I think Ed002 mentioned that we couldn’t agree terms/ responsibilities with his agent.

23 Apr 2024 08:16:18
If we’re not going to land an recognised TOP drawer manager We might as well go for Gerrard. He will, at the very least, win instant respect of the dressing room- manage egos well. Who knows the club DNA better? He will fire up a squad that will feel deflated post Klopp (unless we pull off the miracle of winning the Prem)

{Ed025's Note - him or Lampard would do me Kenco.. :)

23 Apr 2024 08:42:54
Good god I'd rather have De Zerbi over Gerrard and that's saying something.

23 Apr 2024 08:45:22
"My rumours are truer than your rumours".

23 Apr 2024 09:10:35
Kenco, stick to coffee as football isn’t your thing, Gerrard will never be good enough or competent enough a manager. A career in punditry is awaiting him on Match of the Day.

23 Apr 2024 09:13:32
The idea of Thomas frank is growing on me.

Prem xp, good personality, good football. Pros and cons to everyone who isn't klopp.

{Ed001's Note - good football? Since when? Good shithousery, but never good football. They are horrible to watch, all niggly fouls and time wasting.}

23 Apr 2024 09:53:27
Clutching straws but bits I've watched outside playing the top teams prem sides when he's had players at his disposal like mbeumo the football looked good.

Obviously I'm far from an expert or really know what I'm looking for to be honest, I like him tho and his personality.

I'm terms of who's being linked and reported who do you feel is the more suited, better option.

{Ed001's Note - I like him as a person, he comes across very well, but he is not a top level manager. He is at his level.

There is no top option out there. The standout is Alonso, the rest are huge gambles. Amorim and Slot are the next best options probably.}

23 Apr 2024 10:16:36
Good Lord. We've gone from the prospect of getting Alonso to Amorin to now discussing Kovac, Frank and Gerrard?

I think I'm going to puke 🤮

Ed1, if it's not Amorin or Slot, who else can we go after?

Any wildcard options like Fonseca, Motta, Michel etc? Any of them good in your opinion? I can't say I've seen any of their games.

{Ed001's Note - honestly the rest are all huge gambles. There is no one who has the outstanding qualities or has shown himself to suit the Liverpool way, other than Alonso. Even Amorim and Slot are big gambles.}

23 Apr 2024 10:35:39
Opinion on Slot Ed1? I haven't watch Dutch League or his Fayenoord team. How is his team plays and what formations did he use? To be honest the idea of a manager from Dutch League as our manager doesn't convince me. We all saw what happen to Ten Hag at UTD. And Ten Hag manage to get his Ajax side to UCL semi final but look out of his depth at UTD.

{Ed001's Note - I haven't really seen enough of Slot's Feyenoord team to really judge him properly. It is more about the record he has, compared to money spent that makes him a standout. I do have the same fear I have to say.}

23 Apr 2024 10:52:55
Why do people think Frank would be a good appointment? He would be catastrophic, the man has absolutely no track record of success and his teams play horrible football, this is far too big a job for him.

23 Apr 2024 11:03:53
What about Inter's Simone Inzaghi Ed1? I don't know why his name has not being mentioned as potential Klopp replacement. He seems to be doing great with Inter, last season UCL finalist and blowing out competition in Serie A this season. Inter just lose once this season and conceded only 18 goals. Don't know whether he speaks English or not though.

{Ed001's Note - not for me. Every time I saw his Lazio team play they were so bad to watch and his Inter has been the same. He doesn't seem to have the right personality either. All clubs are unique and require the right personality to be a true success and I don't see signs of him having it.}

23 Apr 2024 11:45:15
After the German season has finished, Liverpool need to go cap-in-hand to Alonso's agent and have another go at getting him.

{Ed002's Note - He won't be joining Liverpool.}

23 Apr 2024 11:50:02
2000s Portsmouth Mafia could be running the club! Gary O’Neil latest to be rumoured.

{Ed002's Note - Gary O'Neil (C) If Moyes departs, O'Neil will join the likely candidates for West Ham. I suspect he will stay where he is. Links to Liverpool are likely just to be with the input of Richard Hughes – I really cannot see the club going that way – it would be a shock and I think risky with so little experience.}

23 Apr 2024 08:37:33
Ed25.I see you haven't lost your sense of humor.

Maybe it's because Everton are basically safe now. unless the FA decide to deduct more points.

Since you're throwing Lamps name around. why not just add Allardyce to that list? Or even Moyes since Amorim is replacing Moyes.

I reckon we are all going to be shocked by the next appointment. can't wait!

{Ed025's Note - all good candidates i would say JLC, we are talking top notch candidates here mate.. :)

23 Apr 2024 15:57:32
De zerbi's better than people on here think, wouldn't surprise me at all to see him do great things if he went to a top club with a squad to match.

23 Apr 2024 16:47:35
ED001, if we are way down our list of preferred managers, what do you think of Iraola at Bournemouth? Seems to have turned a relegation threatened team in to one that is more mid table (after the players bought in to his ideas) . Could he step up?

{Ed001's Note - before he went to Bournemouth he was certainly very impressive in Spain. He seems to have turned it around on the south coast as well. Like all the other options, it just seems a bit soon for him to be getting the Liverpool job.}

23 Apr 2024 18:23:12
I have done a bit of research and Slot might not be that bad of a gamble. He plays attacking, entertaining football which also press high up the pitch. He uses a 433 or 4231 which would fit with the players we currently have.
Feyenoord have the most tackles in the final third over all Dutch teams. He also operates on a smaller budget to those clubs around him, sound familiar?
The more I read the more I like.

22 Apr 2024 17:42:39
Apparently Amorim has flew into London on a private jet to start talks with West Ham.

22 Apr 2024 17:59:55
If Amorim goes to West Ham that just means we don't want him.

22 Apr 2024 18:08:00
Carra saying Richard Hughes wants de zerbi. Don’t like Hughes already.

22 Apr 2024 18:11:35
Surely his club would be apoplectic about this?
Have they still not got games left?

22 Apr 2024 18:54:46
Who is on the flight tracker?

22 Apr 2024 19:07:13
He’s probably seen the FSG transfer budget and thought I’m off to an ambitious club owner.

22 Apr 2024 19:37:24
Carra is an imbecile at the best of times. Let’s hope he’s as wrong about this as he is most other things. De Zerbi would be a disaster.

22 Apr 2024 19:39:10
Alonso and Amorim were my first choice. I’ll be honest, I’m not keen on De Zerbi or the other names mentioned. But I have a feeling that we might go with De Zerbi. Tactically he is very good, which you only have to see the brand of football they were playing before this season. And the way managers, not to mention players past and present speak about him. It’s his combative nature that I’m worried about. I will have to trust Edwards as he has brought in players not so favoured who turned out to be brilliant for us. If it is De Zerbi, maybe he will be the same.

22 Apr 2024 19:57:28
Seems like a strange development. Perhaps part of the dance around conditions.

22 Apr 2024 20:22:20
If we get De Zerbi I’m sure going to miss some posters next season and I’m sure YouTube will miss them also.

22 Apr 2024 20:23:40
I’d be De Zerbi out from the start. Some people have no business being at the club, much like Diouff, Hodgson or Rodgers. De Zerbi would be a huge failure.

22 Apr 2024 20:25:03
Tbh if Amorim is out of the frame, why not just take a punt on Stevie G, would rather him than a 3rd choice. Maybe Jose was at fulham yesterday as an advisor for Amorim but can't see em going for jose mouriniho.

{Ed025's Note - seriously...Gerrard????..

22 Apr 2024 20:25:47
If a manager prefers West Ham over Liverpool then there’s absolutely no way I would want him managing our club. Even contemplating West Ham over Liverpool would show that the person has no idea at all about what Liverpool is all about.

Not saying I necessarily believe the gossip about Amorim, more talking in general terms about a person’s suitability to manage our club.

22 Apr 2024 20:50:06
It’s the lure of London
His wife is a designer I think so probably thinking about her business interests too

And - he may have more say in transfers at Wet Spam plus a bigger transfer budget.

22 Apr 2024 20:58:19
WDW if we’ve told Amorim we’re no longer interested in him as our first and are looking at other options (including failures like Kovac), then he has every right to look at any job he wants. Should he wait around for us to change our mind? To me it sounds like we might have messed him around or annoyed Sporting (again), both of which are very probable given our previous.

22 Apr 2024 21:19:56
It's hilarious how Victor takes assumptions and runs with them as facts. There's been nothing concrete regarding Amorim and Liverpool except for a couple of random Portuguese journalists and he's just made the jump to we've messes him around.

22 Apr 2024 21:26:17
Jose special Mourinho was at the Fulham game, fuelling a bit of gossip on social media about being manager . I would have took a prime Jose. but think his time is done at top flight . I loved him years ago, him against the world etc but the man got results.

22 Apr 2024 21:56:30
The Sporting President reckons he can persuade Amorim to stay.
There’s usually something in it when they say that.

22 Apr 2024 21:59:55
I wouldn’t call Ornstein a “random Portuguese journalist”, Thunderbird, he initially said that Amorim was our main choice after Alonso laughed at the possibility of becoming manager. Ornstein has now said Amorim is very unlikely that he will now join too which does raise questions as to IF that’s true, why would it be unlikely that one of the best young managers wouldn’t be in the frame. Also, Ed002 was the one who reported our self inflicted issues with Sporting after our unseemly business with Ugarte, so it’s not beyond the realms of probability that our poor relationship with Sporting would impact our ability to recruit Amorim. Also you may wish to take some English comprehension lessons as I didn’t state it as fact, I merely speculated. This is a rumours site after all.

22 Apr 2024 22:06:52
If Jose was a electrician I’d rather sit in the dark than call him.

{Ed025's Note - i do like a bit of light humour John.. :)

22 Apr 2024 22:11:43
That Klopp announcement was just the Start of the end 😂 years of protests and disappointment await.

22 Apr 2024 22:29:21
Ornstein has never once said Amorim was our main choice, he's never stuck his neck on the line regarding any potential candidate being first choice. Another mistruth Viktor.

23 Apr 2024 06:38:30
To openly state you would be De Zerbi out from day one is a reflection on yourself, not the manager.
We all have opinions and preferences on players and managers but once they're in they get a chance and our full support until they show us otherwise.

The changing if the guard after such a successful period, not just in terms of on the pitch but also in terms of the fans connection to the team, was always going to be difficult. We all just need to get behind the team regardless of who comes in, any 'manager out' talk or banners will simply make it a harder and longer process, look at United.

23 Apr 2024 06:53:18
Ahhh Anfield Andy the classic “let’s just get behind the team” comment means we’re not if we want what’s best for our club. De Zerbi will be another Rodgers a cheap FSG option who will try and be tactical and shrewd rather than going for quality. We’ve struggled to win one league with Klopp, we won’t get close to any under him. Welcome back to mediocrity folks.

23 Apr 2024 07:25:12
Slot now the bookies favourites, not that this means much.

23 Apr 2024 07:25:50
Here we go, didn’t take long before the FSG clowns surfaced….

23 Apr 2024 07:41:33
I couldn't more agree with Frode kippers.

23 Apr 2024 08:00:30
“De Zerbi will be another Rodgers a cheap FSG option”

What does this even mean?

Klopp earns a huge salary at the club which shows they will pay salaries for managers.

Also ed002 has said already on here that the club won’t have an issue paying the salaries of Amorim or other managers.

23 Apr 2024 10:05:32
I find it interesting that the bookies still have Amorim as the favourite to be the next Liverpool manager. His odds have obviously lengthened given what is happening but he is still much shorter odds than Slot as second favourite!

23 Apr 2024 11:15:11
After doing some reading, I think Arnie Slot would be very good. Plays beautiful attacking football and a real personality. Clearly very highly rated and in demand.

Ed002, there was mention of release clause available this summer but he then signed a new contract. Do you know what the situation is now?

After winning the cup and Feyenoord almost guaranteed to finish second, perhaps an agreement can be firmed up quickly. Surely this would helpful to affirm summer transfer targets.

. probably more twists to come.

{Ed002's Note - The release clause was removed so Feyenoord can demand whatever they want.}

23 Apr 2024 11:50:51
Thanks Mr ED002!

23 Apr 2024 12:04:41
@Victor, you - like the rest of us - don’t have the first clue what is happening behind the scenes. You’re basically putting forward assumptions and opinions as fact. That’s ok, everybody is entitled to their say. The thing is, if you offer your opinion on a discussion site, you have to be prepared for some people, in this case me, thinking that your opinion is incorrect.

23 Apr 2024 12:11:50
@TheBeeKeeper - there are tablets you can take for that.

@Frode do you think Klopp was / is a cheap option? Do you think it’s FSG’ fault that Klopp has decided he has given all he can give? Do you think it’s FSG’s fault that Alonso want’s to stay where he is and give the CL a crack next season with a squad / club / fan base that is right behind him? Do you think that it’s FSG’s fault that the quality of other potential candidates isn’t up to your exacting standards? Making out it) s FSG’s fault is complete rubbish.

23 Apr 2024 12:54:04
WDW, I would say it’s FSG’s fault if they get it wrong, like they did with Rodgers. By the sounds of it it’s not going well if we’re entertaining applications and talking to the likes of Fonseca and Kovac, both of whom are utterly hopeless and would be out of their depth. As would De Zerbi, Frank or Gerrard.

{Ed002's Note - FSG take advice from those with more appropriate knowledge.}

23 Apr 2024 16:06:07
The summer months sure bring out the crazies on here.

23 Apr 2024 17:19:39
Wow, read some crazy things on this thread

Someone will be out on a manager from day 1?

Someone thinks we’ve struggled to win one title with Klopp?

The 30 year title drought really left some generational trauma on a lot of fans.

23 Apr 2024 20:09:38
Not at all Frode. Everyone should have an opinion now, but once that decision is made get behind the team and give the new guy time. We know that no one realistically has any major impact for at 6 months. I couldn't stand being a 2 or 3 managers in the space of 2 seasons kind of club.

22 Apr 2024 16:19:07
Hi Ed2 hope you are well.

What appears to be happening re our manager situation? Not sure if it's true that Amorim isn't our top target anymore and if so do you know who is/ could be. Is he being lined up by West Ham?

What reasons would there be for a change so close to the end of the season?

{Ed002's Note - West Ham spoke to his agents but won't be changing coach immediately - and they do have other options.}

22 Apr 2024 19:05:35
Could Jose M be a realistic option?

{Ed025's Note - no..

22 Apr 2024 22:04:03
I can’t imagine any self respecting Liverpool supporter would even remotely consider Mourinho as an appropriate appointment. His time is done, he can retire and stick to punditry and being Billy no mates when Fulham are playing at home.

22 Apr 2024 16:14:11
Hi Ed002,

A lot of talk about managers and player management, but who would be your choice for LFC manager next season, and based on that, what tactics would you employ, and based on that, what transfer business would you do (including outs)?

Cheers; sorry for the long question - just always interested in your opinion and insight!

{Ed002's Note - Arne Slot would be a good fit and is a very good coach and from the start he has looked a very good option.}

22 Apr 2024 17:20:54
I know it will never happen but would give Bielsa a one year deal. Love to see what he'd do with our younger players and seems to get the best out of Nunez.

22 Apr 2024 17:59:31
Purely twitter speculation based off him being in the crowd at our last game Ed002, but don’t suppose there is any chance of it being Mourinho?

{Ed002's Note - Always a chance but I rather doubt it.}

22 Apr 2024 20:30:38
I don’t think even Mourinho is so egotistical so as to not realise that he’d be as welcome as a fart in a crowded lift here. Surely even he gets we dislike him immensely. You don’t get to manage that lot at old toilet and turn up here for a pay day.

22 Apr 2024 18:05:04
Ed002 - grateful of any insight you can give as you’ve said since the get go regarding Slot being a good option. What would we be expecting in terms of tactical set up and is he very much focused on coaching rather than the whole set up with transfers etc. Ten Haag was the best thing to come out of the Dutch league not long back and it’s not exactly worked out for him at United so it’s a little worrying.

{Ed002's Note - Slot id perhaps not too dissimilar to Kloppp with the fast forward and press tactics. To me a good option, but we will see.}

23 Apr 2024 17:12:22
well Ed002: with the latest slot rumours, I am beginning to think you knew something was afoot way way before. Even when folks were busy unzipping for Amorim.

22 Apr 2024 15:22:40
Hi Eds

So I'm seeing Ornstein is posting that Amorim is in talks with west ham and isn't likely to make our short list? . any updates on this please

This is becoming intolerable . I wish I didn't start following the new manager search and just waited to the end of the season!

Cheers.

{Ed002's Note - West Ham have spoken with his agent but it strikes me as an umlikely move.}

22 Apr 2024 18:08:02
I wonder if Smough has any leads on who our new manager might be.