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01 Aug 2024 20:15:35
Hi ed2 Quick follow on question from your post about there being interest in Grav. Is the club interested in letting him go, seems strange to sell him after only one season.
{Ed002's Note - Clubs have to listen and consider offers for players. Agents will always look for better deals for player. Players will expect to be regular starters.}
1.) 01 Aug 2024 21:26:41
Cheers for the reply Ed2, you’re a gent.
{Ed002's Note - Tou are welcome.}
14 Aug 2023 22:54:17
Hi Ed002, May I ask a question? Everybody is saying Lavia prefers Chelsea and that is why there has been no progress past Liverpools accepted offer. Do you expect Chelsea to make an offer. The reason I ask is that if they don't it makes things a bit awkward for Lavia and Liverpool. It's a bit like asking a girl out and her saying she would rather the bloke down the road took her out, then he doesn't ask her out. She then comes back to you and says you can take her out. Do you still want to take her out knowing she preferred someone else?
{Ed002's Note - Chelsea have had an offer accepted for Lavia and are now negotiating some additions to free him up for a medical and to complete the transfer in the coming days.}
1.) 15 Aug 2023 00:01:19
I for one am delighted. Good prospect but a squad player at either team and we can’t afford to spend £60m on a squad player. I think Chelsea will have a good young player but similar to Caceido have paid double his true worth. Let’s see who comes our way now these two have gone. Positive is we now know we have money to spend, negative is the inflated fees as clubs know we desperate.
2.) 15 Aug 2023 02:13:46
well that's one way to ask a question, beautiful.
3.) 15 Aug 2023 04:30:20
They had one accepted when we were fooling with MC . so the thing that happened is the boy tried cheating with another girl but the one who he originally was with and the one he cheated both went with the other boy whose girl he was cheating. so now our main character doesn't have a girl and has broken heart??but not to worry there are plenty of fish in the sea. just don't cheat on your people!
4.) 15 Aug 2023 06:15:45
Lets see whos available in the bargain basement? If the better DMs are going for upwards of 60m it sets a precedent. Not sure we will snap up the likes of Thuram, Kone, Luis, etc, for anything less.
5.) 15 Aug 2023 08:00:42
@IdreamofGin
It’s not about less and it’s not about bargain basement.
The point is Kone and Luis are more experienced players than Lavia. Therefore the club may value them higher and be willing to pay more for them.
There will be other players they’re looking at too.
It’s not about looking for bargains. The club had a £110m fee accepted for MC.
6.) 15 Aug 2023 08:19:34
Cheers Ed002, at least we can now move on.
7.) 15 Aug 2023 08:29:56
The club were never ever buying Caicedo NK and we all know that, this was actually pure genius PR rubbish to please the fans. The one they really wanted went badly wrong in Lavia.
The management of the club from top to bottom is awful and I include stubborn Mr Klopp in this as he’s as much to blame in this utter shambles.
Where do we go from here I suspect nota great deal will happen and Klopp will carry on telling people that Gakpo is a brilliant midfield player.
It’s going to be a long season for a top 7 finish.
8.) 15 Aug 2023 09:21:38
I don't see Kone working in our system Navy. Good player but too slow for our system. I was all for him until I saw him in games with players flying past him. I think in a compact team he would excel or perhaps as an eight in our system but for DM it's a no thanks from me.
9.) 15 Aug 2023 08:49:51
Do we know how far away Bajcetic is from a return?
10.) 15 Aug 2023 10:22:05
@whitewalker
“The club were never ever buying Caicedo NK and we all know that, this was actually pure genius PR rubbish to please the fans. ”
You cannot genuinely believe that? So you think the club are now making record breaking bids just for sh*ts and giggles? ??♂️.
11.) 15 Aug 2023 13:43:43
Navy, its better to simply ignore the troll and let it waste its own time.
18 Jul 2018 13:14:01
Hello Ed's
Any chance you are in a position to confirm that a fee has been agreed with Roma? Echo and others have reported its has, but I won't believe it until it's confirmed on this site.
Love u all
Bobby.
{Ed002's Note - I can't confirm it absolutely but I can say that someone involved was told over a breakfast time call with someone just off the coast of Antibe the likelihood of another bidder at that price is very slim.}
1.) 18 Jul 2018 13:50:22
I know it’s a lot to pay for a keeper, but the way I look at it is LFC will have payed Roma £100m for Salah and Alisson. Makes it sound much better to look at the deal through rose-tinted glasses.
2.) 18 Jul 2018 13:45:28
Ed002 is so beautiful and mysterious.
3.) 18 Jul 2018 14:17:58
Anyone actually watched him play and has a review on him? Not seen him much other then when we smashed them and then the WC!
4.) 18 Jul 2018 14:08:12
Cheers ED002.
5.) 18 Jul 2018 14:29:27
It's an absolutely horrific fee for a keeper, even by today's mad standards, but it does show the extent of the problem LFC have, that it is worth paying 70m+ to properly solve it.
6.) 18 Jul 2018 14:56:33
Let's not all whinge now about the fee we've all been saying we need a marquee signing for that position ðŸ˜.
7.) 18 Jul 2018 15:39:23
It's an astronomical fee for a human, but I thought that for VVD and we all saw his instant impact, therefore we have to pay top dollar to have a top keeper behind him (IF it's all true of course) . Unfortunately it's a sign of the footballing times and the game's gone sadly. but, I'd love it, love it if we get him. he's the final piece of the jigsaw almost.
8.) 18 Jul 2018 15:41:45
Ignoring the fact that all fees these days are exorbitant, is paying so much for a keeper really surprising. We have all said a top keeper would have put us considerably closer to city, that utd would be nowehere without de gea. Paying large fees for such an important position shouldn't be that much of a shock.
9.) 18 Jul 2018 15:47:29
But if it's true, it's a position solved for the next ten years perhaps.
10.) 18 Jul 2018 15:58:06
Who stays as number 2 ward or karius or neither.
11.) 18 Jul 2018 18:15:35
To be fair 60 odd million is nowhere near in proportion to the fee Buffon was bought for in 2001 compared to the world record fee at the time (30m compared to Figo for 37m) . Judging on percentages I'd say it's no surprise that top keepers will start catching up in cost. There just haven't been many major keeper transfers in a few years, have there? VVD won't be the most expensive defender for that long either.
12.) 18 Jul 2018 18:42:09
People stop complaining about the fee, Buffon went for what was it, 51 million? In 2001! 51mil in 2001 would be about 500mil in today's market xD it is about time the transfer record for a goalkeeper got beat.
13.) 18 Jul 2018 18:47:04
Bardzo. Buffon was 53 million Euros. Considering that was 17 years ago, it doesn't seem that extortionate.
14.) 18 Jul 2018 20:58:11
Ok fine, I was talking Pounds not Euros. Back then the exchange rate placed the GBP as being far more stronger than now (or the Euro being weaker) . But the point still stands.
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22 Aug 2024 06:40:45
As Ed002 has told us that there is still interest in Anthony Gordon, I'd just like to say GORDON'S ALIVE!
15 Aug 2024 20:46:36
Both Roy Keane and Alan Shearer have stated that Liverpool won't make top four this year. Considering their football knowledge and experience, that must mean we are nailed on title winners.
1.) 15 Aug 2024 21:06:02
They’re mostly jealous rivals of Liverpool but also paid to make outrageous controversial comments ?♂️.
2.) 15 Aug 2024 21:52:14
They agree on something then?
3.) 15 Aug 2024 21:54:33
Two great players. rubbish pundits and even worse managers.
4.) 15 Aug 2024 22:29:01
I quite like Keane as a pundit because he always lays into Man Utd and says some proper comedy things. I don’t think he’s always intending to be funny ?
I don’t take his comments or analysis seriously though, take it as a parody ?.
5.) 15 Aug 2024 22:30:26
Keane. Yes. Shearer nah.
6.) 15 Aug 2024 22:41:15
Roy "Why doesn't a Championship-level player become a Premier League one if I shout at him a lot? " Keane.
7.) 16 Aug 2024 05:48:40
I read Shearer picked us to finish 3rd. Keane who cares. Impossible to say where we finish. Injuries will have a big influence on more than one "top" side. Top 4, last 8 CL and a domestic cup final will be a successful season for us.
8.) 16 Aug 2024 07:13:20
CL football this season will see less rotation compared to the Europa last season.
Could turn out to be a good thing if players stay fit or could end up in burnout like we saw in April.
I know some have said that was because of Klopps announcement in January so let’s also hope that we don’t get announcements this season from our Captain, Vice captain or Mo that they are leaving. Or even worst case all 3.
9.) 16 Aug 2024 08:41:37
I like Keane, but disregard Shearer. Keane has this unusual and unconventional way of seeing things, at times. And a straight talking, direct opinion, to a tv viewer, is always a plus, for me.
10.) 16 Aug 2024 09:00:57
I no agree Ron - Keane is my favourite pundit
You can tell he demanded the best as a player and he isn’t afraid to lay into any side - even United- and just gives blunt, honest insight
I think I like that - as the rest seem to be so protective of their former clubs they could lose 0-5 and they would still be positive….
11.) 16 Aug 2024 13:00:48
Shearer has us finishing third.
13 Aug 2024 22:02:06
I still think we will have the league wrapped up by Easter, but the treble might not happen this season.
{Ed025's Note - you sound like Boris Johnson,s press secretary Bobby.. :)
1.) 13 Aug 2024 22:24:06
Your deluded bobby. Quads definitely on if we get rid of endo and get a 6.
2.) 14 Aug 2024 04:42:31
But there’ll be absolutely no social gatherings if we do win it.
3.) 13 Aug 2024 23:19:26
Easter should be easy Ed025. Didn’t Everton win the league in October a few seasons back ?.
{Ed025's Note - we dont win the league on Merseyside anymore Bobby, the reds fluked it a few years back mate but both of us are also rans these days..
4.) 14 Aug 2024 07:36:24
I think we'll struggle for 4th, I think with Chelseas upwards trend and arsenal and city both strengthening means it's going to be tough!
{Ed025's Note - if Chelsea finish above Liverpool Dean...i will show my bare arse in John Colliers window mate..
5.) 14 Aug 2024 07:49:21
“The reds fluked the league” ??.
6.) 14 Aug 2024 07:56:39
Dammit Ed! I was fairly certain that I wanted Liverpool to finish above Chelsea before this but now I'm wavering a bit ;)
7.) 14 Aug 2024 10:30:42
We will win.
8.) 14 Aug 2024 12:26:31
We will win what?
9.) 14 Aug 2024 13:04:55
Chelsea’s insistence on destroying their squad and flooding it with no marks you mean Dean? Or Arsenal strengthening with a CB who nobody had heard of until June this year and who they intend to play at left back?
Or perhaps City strengthening by selling Alvarez and bringing in Savinho who’s young and never played in English football?
For me, all of the top teams have stood still and Chelsea are on a downward spiral and seem intent on accelerating it.
The only team you could say has strengthened significantly is West Ham but they weren’t exactly starting from a great point to begin with.
All of the negativity has no basis and is just people venting because they haven’t got a new name to put on the back of their knock off shirt.
10.) 14 Aug 2024 13:46:41
Chelsea looked decent and have a young squad, surely some of their players will develop! Nothing about signings as I'll be honest most of the 100 players they signed this year I don't know much about, so I can't comment. IF you watched chelsea they improved over the season, some dodgy performances but also some pretty decent performances from their forwards.
City and Arsenal were clear about us so maybe they don't have to strengthen as much as us, especially when we haven't!
so you can just dismiss any opinions because some people want signings? seems valid.
11.) 14 Aug 2024 14:33:11
What’s wrong with people wearing knock off shirts?
12.) 14 Aug 2024 08:58:52
Don't tempt me with a good time Ed025!
{Ed025's Note - if you seen my booty Dean i dont think you would be tempted mate, its like that of a Bombay money lender these days.. :)
07 Aug 2024 23:55:13
I suspect I'm not the only one on this site feeling like an expectant father waiting for Ed02 to confirm that Zubimendi has agreed the move. He's probably gone to bed while I'm here refreshing the page again.
1.) 08 Aug 2024 02:10:27
The dependency is a little bit scary.
2.) 08 Aug 2024 07:27:36
2 days ago Ornstein was getting pelters for saying we had identified a no 6.
Now it seems everyone is on the dm hype train.
3.) 08 Aug 2024 08:29:55
Correct WDW. It never ceases to amaze me that something as inane as a transfer window can turn grown men into hysterical conspiracy wielding old women.
Transfer Top Trumps in full swing.
It puts it into perspective that many of the hysterical ones don't give a toss about how the player performs after he's actually signed. It's all about the novelty of the chase and "the big spend".
4.) 08 Aug 2024 11:45:23
To be fair Flash he isn’t a bad footballer, if we get him.
5.) 08 Aug 2024 14:19:41
Fully agree, Flash.
05 May 2024 11:54:43
Hi Ed001
Considering most of us didn't even know who slot was before Klopp announced he was leaving, any chance you could do a profile on him? I've read all sorts on here, like he plays with inverted fullbacks, a pivot, high press. Would appreciate your in depth take on him.
Cheers.
{Ed001's Note - I have added him to the list mate.}
1.) 05 May 2024 12:02:02
I get the impression that you’re not that keen on him Ed001? You just don’t seem very enthusiastic about him taking over.
{Ed001's Note - I am not sure. I am not a fan of inverted full-backs and he likes those, so that bothers me. He also plays very possession-heavy football, which can be boring. But he does like a high intensity level. I am just waiting until I can look at more of him before I get enthusiastic.}
2.) 05 May 2024 13:16:00
For me, Liverpool are gambling on potential with Slot.
He is far from a sure thing.
It really could go either way but I like how he handles the media at least. Seems confident and a strong communicator. Should be helpful.
I'm very looking forward to see how we play under him.
3.) 05 May 2024 13:33:08
Let's hope Slot gets a 7 with us.
4.) 05 May 2024 13:43:23
I’d argue klopp wasn’t a sure thing when we signed him . There are no guarantees in football . Slot may well come in and tweak his system to get the best out the players at his disposal. He might have not had the opportunity to do certain things at feyenoord that he wants to do at Liverpool . I will be firmly in the camp of let’s wait and see what he can do and I will not judge him after 2/ 3 games he needs to be given the time klopp was afforded . Unlike klopp slot will have a full pre season when he starts so I can’t wait to watch all the pre season content lfc related to see what’s coming . I’m actually excited about a new manager . Klopp is / has been quality for us but I genuinely think he’s made mistakes this season and i know it’s not popular because he’s leaving and we are celebrating klopps time etc but he is still accountable for things this season as are the players . Mostly making substitutions too late has been my criticism of klopp .
5.) 05 May 2024 14:42:52
“For me, Liverpool are gambling on potential with Slot”
To be fair Davey, that is kinda our thing.
6.) 05 May 2024 15:18:30
From my point of view I dislike Slot.
My opinion, my view.
I am certain he will fail and quickly.
I had a similar feeling about Brendan Rogers but not so intensely.
Following Juergen will be a mammoth task for any manager.
I don't like Slot's system at all.
There is definitely unease in the camp with Juergen leaving. I don't find this surprising.
I am biased. I don't like Dutch football or their managers. I have many reasons for what I believe will be a difficult coming period.
I don't have the attitude we must get behind the team no matter what. If I don't like something I will say so and not blindly follow.
Therefore if I dislike a direction I will say it, unconcerned about popularity.
Fasten your seat belts it is going to be a bumpy ride.
I just get visions of a once smiling Slot, standing in disbelief with his jaw on the deck, clueless to the events he surveys.
My opinion, just my opinion.
7.) 05 May 2024 15:43:39
Very few sure thing managers to be fair, if any. It’s always going to be a gamble, maybe Slot slightly more than others that have been mentIoned.
8.) 05 May 2024 15:49:10
@ yuri
Obviously entitled to your opinion but the fact you dislike the man before he’s even had a chance is nothing short of a disgrace IN MY OPINION
you may not like his tactics or playing style but to not like the actual man himself come on .
As a fan base we have to get behind the next man at least giving him a chance and not live in the past because the past is already gone and it was great with jurgen at times but it’s time to move on it really is.
9.) 05 May 2024 16:04:33
My ex wife left me because I gambled on slots.
10.) 05 May 2024 17:53:29
I don't mind if people think I am a disgrace because of what I am saying.
That's life.
For as W C Fields famously once said, "Never give a sucker an even break! "
11.) 05 May 2024 18:26:21
Slots first job will be to teach Nunez English and then the offside rule.
12.) 05 May 2024 18:32:46
Yuri01, you won't blindly follow Slot but you dislike him, his system and his direction before he has even managed one of our games and because of where he comes from?
Unbelievable!
13.) 05 May 2024 18:36:41
Looks like you've made your mind up Yuri ?.
14.) 05 May 2024 19:08:45
He will be flogging a dead horse there, JK. I'm starting to agree with the Andy Carroll song!
15.) 05 May 2024 22:30:52
@Yuri from the moment you dislike someone without even knowing them or having a chance to open your mind and judge their words, acts and deeds on the merits, is the living epitome of bias hence, your opinion on Slot or who/ whatever else means absolutely nothing to me cos it is based on inherrent bias and prejudice. Peace and Love.
16.) 05 May 2024 23:14:20
@Yuri - great motto for life that eh “Never give a sucker an even break”?
Anyway anybody who sees Slot as a replacement for Klopp is, basically on a hiding to nothing. Slot is the next Liverpool manager, no more, no less. For those who like to judge, he can only be judged on the circumstances he finds when he takes up the role in, presumably, July.
17.) 06 May 2024 00:00:28
It won’t matter how good the manager or system is, we need quality additions to go into the first 11. Some players just aren’t good enough over a season.
18.) 06 May 2024 00:18:54
the only thing i've seen of Slot is that clip of him laughing when antony goes down "injured", gets back on the pitch and goes down again only to get booked for time wasting.
19.) 06 May 2024 01:44:28
Yuri, you may well be right but at the same time we have to give him a chance, do we not? poor fella hasn't even signed on the dotted line and you're writing him off. He could come in and win us the league, he could come in and fail - point of the matter is we have no idea what will happen, I hope for the best of course but just got to wish the man some good luck and get on with it.
20.) 06 May 2024 02:33:48
All.
I haven't posted my thoughts to be popular.
Yes, indeed I have already written off Slot.
Yet, that is my assessment. An average Dutch coach, probably a nice bloke but Mr Average Guy.
I am just going with my gut feeling.
Thank you anyway for putting up with my grumpy feelings.
I would probably agree with a certain Mr Maureen-ho.
Young modern managers maybe the way to go?
Or as Mario Zagalo the Brasilian manager used to say:"Who am I to tell Pele how to play football? "
Who am I to tell Liverpool who should be the next manager?
I am doing it, but it isn't Slot. Even though he is likely a nice man.
We cannot get Alonso or Amorim. Therefore, one grumpy to another. Hey Jose. Come over here and prove you can do it. I know that is what you want. You have enough trophies to prove it.
21.) 06 May 2024 07:34:28
Yuri, more football based detail rather than just gut feelings would add more credibility to your post.
Your post just smacks of negativity without any football based reasoning.
Also, I’m sure if we wanted Amorim we could have got him.
Ed2 likes him and I think he said he’d be the ideal choice before anyone else was even mentioning him. That’s a good start for me. Reason for my view because his view is well informed and founded on important relevant factors.
22.) 06 May 2024 08:52:21
Genuine question @Yuri, why do you keep telling us you don’t care if you are popular or not? It’s of no consequence to any of the forum users. It’s perfectly reasonable to put forward your opinion but, as has been said, it would be useful to have some clue as to why you have the opinion you have rather than just making emotive statements.
23.) 06 May 2024 08:55:23
Yuri, so it's a gut feeling about and not an assessment of Slot?
I respect your gut feeling but what do you regard as him failing, mate? What does he need to achieve for you to see him as a success?
24.) 06 May 2024 11:29:16
Very happy with Slot - good appointment.
01 Aug 2024 21:26:41
Cheers for the reply Ed2, you’re a gent.
{Ed002's Note - Tou are welcome.}
21 Jun 2024 20:10:42
Didn’t we sell him to Forest a few years back? ?.
19 Jun 2024 20:16:37
I think you should all wait to see how much cash they offer on top of Raphinha before you make a judgement.
15 May 2024 12:54:28
I thought Ed02 was talking about Thiago’s brother and thought he’d lost his mind, then I realised he meant the ex Leeds player. Makes much more sense now.
13 May 2024 18:27:48
I heard he was playing the lead role in the up coming Postman Pat live action film.
18 Sep 2024 07:36:06
The way we fall apart whenever we play Real Madrid, I think they’d be better off concentrating on the league?.
03 Sep 2024 18:20:21
Once I’ve read it, I will bunker down and forget about football until the international break is over (unless you do a podcast this week, I’ll come out for that).
29 Aug 2024 17:52:26
Just give Madrid the 3 points and not play the game. I’ve been mentally scarred by them since 2018 as have the players. I don’t think I can cope with us not showing up again.
28 Aug 2024 22:21:06
I don’t think he is clairvoyant. I believe he is a master of disguise, a bit like Le Clerc from Allo Allo.
20 Aug 2024 16:13:00
He even name dropped Casemiro and Mount?.