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16 Nov 2024 08:16:01
Rest in peace Ed002. I'm saddened to hear of this sad news and have donated this morning to a charity close to my heart The Salvation Army who helped my late father in his hour of need. Ed002 a legend of the site. RIP.
{Ed001's Note - good choice Coul. They do a hell of a lot of unsung work. I remember they helped my friend, who was adopted, track down his biological parents after his adopted parents passed away. He was 14 at the time and it gave him a second chance at a family life.}
30 Aug 2024 10:27:43
If ever there was a need for RTFP today is going to be the day for it ed002. Keep smiling
Up the pool.
1.) 30 Aug 2024 12:05:43
Perhaps we should send that message to Richard Hughes ?.
2.) 30 Aug 2024 16:24:12
Best idea I have seen all day RS.
18 Aug 2024 14:43:46
Couple of questions for ed001. What area would you strengthen as priority and what do you make of this nonsense about Gordon. Surely not we need at all Hope your well
Up the pool.
{Ed001's Note - left centre-back and right wing are the priorities for me.}
1.) 18 Aug 2024 15:16:42
Ed001, I thought the same but all I hear is we need a play disrupting no.6…. I actually think that midfield is ok as it is ed001.
{Ed001's Note - me too.}
2.) 18 Aug 2024 15:56:33
I think we need to get trent an extension before anything ?.
3.) 18 Aug 2024 16:48:46
Ed1, do you expect anything to happen? I keep hearing we are only going after "quality players" because we have a strong squad. But you can't expect clubs to allow their "quality players" to leave this late in the window. With each days passing by, I'm feeling less optimistic that our squad will be strengthened.
{Ed001's Note - yes, the club is trying to make signings, though I am not convinced of the need for a midfielder, they seem desperate to bring one in.}
4.) 18 Aug 2024 17:30:18
We don’t need a 6… K.
5.) 18 Aug 2024 17:41:52
Of course we need a 6.
6.) 18 Aug 2024 18:24:45
Hst - no we don’t.
7.) 18 Aug 2024 19:03:59
Yes we do.
8.) 18 Aug 2024 21:57:37
Say we did need a 6, just for argument’s sake. Can you explain clearly, based on factual evidence why we need one?
9.) 18 Aug 2024 22:28:43
Because we won’t win the league without a top class number 6, you might think the club are stupid but even they recognise the need for a top class player who can run the game.
10.) 18 Aug 2024 22:46:57
There were times last season where the lack of pace from Endo and Mac was exposed when teams played through our initial press. Also we did get a bit bullied for want of a better phrase in certain games. So if w could sign a player with more pace and physicality it could help. But I agree it’s not necessarily a priority.
11.) 18 Aug 2024 23:09:59
Nah we don't need a 6, especially given that Slot doesn't play a DM. Honestly how many time does this need to be gone over, he doesn't play a typical 6! Just like Klopp didn't play a traditional 10 so we don't need one! LB, CB, Right Wing and contracts for me.
12.) 19 Aug 2024 03:55:22
@Mark, it’s not the club I think is stupid.
‘We need a number. 6 because w3 need one’ wasn’t exactly the response that I was looking for?
13.) 19 Aug 2024 09:08:58
Exactly, Westwood. I wanted a 6 too even if to play with Macca in the pivot but Slot does use one. So if the manager does not need nor use a 6 then, why should he get one?
Also, does going after Zubi (who is not a 6, let alone a disruptive one) not demonstrate clearly that a 6 is not needed for Slot’s system or are we now going to ignore that as it does not suit the agenda? Pls, people should let the manager do his job with the types of players he wants, not the type of players anyone else including me, wants. I’m over it, personally.
14.) 19 Aug 2024 10:22:09
What exactly is a number 6?
A few players who have worn 6 in their time Xavi, Thiago silva, Bobby Moore, Roberto Carlos, Thiago, Iniesta, Baresi, Sammer and Koke.
Hardly similar players despite all wearing the same number.
15.) 19 Aug 2024 11:47:57
Just to point out that Mac was only "exposed" last season because he was the lone player defending across the middle third of the pitch. No matter who you are you will get exposed being asked to do to much.
Had the midfield defended as a unit (like milner, hendo and fab did) nobody would be exposed, it was a tactical issue. Not a talent one.
16.) 19 Aug 2024 13:05:35
JK - unless I am mistaken which I regularly am, it's just a term for how numbers used to dictate positions. Numbers didn't used to be assigned to players and names didn't used to be on the backs of shirts. The first 12 was just that. 1-5 was your GK and defence, 9 and 10 your forwards, 7 and 11 your wingers and 6 and 8 your centre kids. Oliver time those numbers have taken on more specific meanings - 9 your old school battering ram or traditional striker, 10 your more creative forward, hence the connection with the AM or second striker role, 8 the box to box midfield 6 being more closely linked with the holding, deep lying or defensive midfielder. Sometimes though that role is given the number 4 and the 6 is given to the other CB. Gerrard wore 4 for England in that role for example. It's all very traditional though, doesn't actually mean anything and is just a term.
17.) 19 Aug 2024 20:33:42
Westwood in fact growing up playing footie, the DM was the no. 4 while the no. 6 was the sweeper. Just to support your point, btw.
18.) 20 Aug 2024 02:30:42
Going back further and the team I disliked more than any other in English football - Billy Brenner played 4 and Johnny Giles played 10. Notionally one was defence minded and the other attacking (at least in the context of the current discussion) . The fact was they were both extremely hard little bar-stewards who would play football if you wanted but would happily try to kick the rap out of you if you wanted to mix it up. Point is they played the game that was in front of them and didn’t necessarily focus on the number on the back of their shirts.
11 Apr 2024 08:12:48
Question for ed001. Firstly hope you and yours are all good. What player/ players do you think we need this summer to improve the first eleven? Personally I think quality centre half and someone who can put the chances we create away although both are a tough challenge to find and expensive
Up the pool.
{Ed001's Note - I think we need a left-footed centre-back to give a bit of balance at the back, either to allow us to play a back 3 or to be the long term replacement for Virgil. If we are going to switch to a back 3, that would probably be the priority.
Then it depends on how we are going to play. If it is Amorim's current 3-4-3 I am not sure we need much, as Jota/Darwin provide the centre-forward role, but that would be if Danns is going to develop into the first team as Jota's fitness cannot be relied upon. On the right, it is a much narrower role and more creative, so Salah/Szoboszlai/Elliott has that covered. However, if we are continuing to play with no width from full-backs and need our wide forwards to actually play wide, then we need to replace Salah with 2 actual wingers for there.
So other than a left-sided centre-back I think it really comes down to style of play and buying players to fit it and replace players the new man in charge doesn't fancy.}
1.) 11 Apr 2024 09:22:49
Ed1. What would you do with Fabio Carvalho? I don’t watch the Championship but catching up on Hull highlights I see he has been scoring a lot. But those are just 3 minute highlights. I don’t know how his general play has been.
{Ed001's Note - I haven't watched more than highlights either, I have read comments from those he has played against though, just to see if they raved about him or not. The general consensus seems to be that he is a bit lazy and doesn't get involved enough but when he does he is excellent. I have no idea how true that is though.
Personally I would probably move him on, I just don't see where he fits into this team and we need to make space in the squad and lower the wage bill for the PSR. Then we can use any space to just buy only top class players. If they aren't top class, then we should not bring them in and use the youth academy instead.}
2.) 11 Apr 2024 09:34:28
Ed001, do you think Carvalho might have a chance if Amorim comes in? I know he made some silly comments about Klopp whilst he was away at Leipzig but there is maybe a chance for a fresh start now. I always felt he wasn't quite right for Klopp's version of a 4-3-3 as he wasn't quite suited to being a winger or a wide midfielder, and was a bit physically weak at a young age to play as a 9 or a false 9.
However with Amorim favouring two no.10 style players just off the striker, on paper that could suit him in my opinion. He's having a good end to the season with Hull City for sure. Just not sure how much damage he's done his reputation amongst coaching staff and team mates. Or if what he said was potentially blown out of proportion even.
{Ed001's Note - I am sure that whoever replaces Klopp will want to look at footage of him and if he has done enough, they will give him a chance in pre-season to show what he has. Then it will be up to the lad. Usually a new manager will want to give everyone a clean slate and start afresh.
Personally I am just not convinced he has the fight in him, that was why RBL were not impressed. He didn't work hard enough for their liking.}
3.) 11 Apr 2024 09:52:44
Ed1. Shame really because there is talent in there somewhere. But like you said it’s probably best to move him on, especially if it’s true that he is lazy.
{Ed001's Note - it is a shame, the one thing they really need though is to work hard.}
4.) 11 Apr 2024 10:31:44
And working hard should be the easiest! Especially when you have bundles of talent.
Less talent players that made it are always those that work super hard. They may never be as good be it in footballing brain or technical ability, but you know for sure they always give their best.
Really p. es me off when great talents don’t work hard and it eventually goes to waste, unfortunately this phenomenon will probably never go away. Just within Liverpool we’ve seen Le Tallec, Jack Robinson, and now FB et al, all training and playing with the first team since teenagers but non ever hitting the heights their talents promised, and the common theme is always - they didn’t work hard enough.
5.) 11 Apr 2024 11:14:51
My shopping list would be
Jonathan Tah
Jeremie Frimpong
Gonçalo Inácio
Cole Palmer.
6.) 11 Apr 2024 12:21:10
Thanks for the reply ed001 who would you take as a left sided centre back then mate?
Up the pool.
{Ed001's Note - in an ideal world, Bastoni. But it is more likely to be someone like Hincapie, Inacio or Lukeba. Murillo might be a decent option as well.}
7.) 11 Apr 2024 12:51:40
Bastoni is a sick player. He’s been the best defender in Serie A for about 3 seasons now. He is exactly who we should be going after.
8.) 11 Apr 2024 14:11:13
Murillo looks very good Ed.
{Ed001's Note - I doubt he would be good value though, which is why he was last on the list. I agree though, looks very good. Pacey, good on the ball and good defensively one on one. Not the best in the air though.}
9.) 11 Apr 2024 15:23:19
Edd001 I definitely see amorim playing 3 at the back. I can't see where trent fits in unless he gets a chance in midfield and majorly impresses. Macallister is undroppable if these performances are consistent next season so it's a fight out for a DM role. Bradley would be fantastic for the attacking wingback role.
{Ed001's Note - you and your anti-Trent agenda. It is tedious because Trent has been the best right wing-back around for the last few years, so why on earth would Amorim not want him in a system with even less defensive responsibility? Bradley doesn't have the quality of cross that Trent has.}
10.) 11 Apr 2024 16:36:31
I watched the Barcelona game last night, the young lad at CB looked good and played beyond his years, think he was only 17!
{Ed002's Note - No interest from Liverpool but there is from elsewhere.}
11.) 11 Apr 2024 16:41:57
Genuine question I’ve seen people say that Diaz wouldn’t suit an Amorim front 3. But Diaz plays in a Klopp front 3 already.
What’s the difference in the 2 front 3’s please?
12.) 11 Apr 2024 16:47:59
I’ve said this before Mizer will have a dig at Trent any given opportunity ?♂️.
13.) 11 Apr 2024 17:11:35
Exciting times indeed, Ed.
14.) 11 Apr 2024 17:19:59
Cole Palmer will never play for Liverpool.
05 Mar 2024 18:20:34
Question for ed001. Who's your preferred choice for our next manager? Hope your well and fatherhood isn't stopping these match reviews happening
Up the pool.
{Ed001's Note - Alonso. He is the one standout possibility.
All well thanks and no its not a problem at all. How are things with you?}
1.) 05 Mar 2024 19:30:42
Who's the back up Ed if alonso doesn't come ?.
2.) 05 Mar 2024 19:30:42
Who's the back up Ed if alonso doesn't come ?.
{Ed001's Note - I guess it would have to be Amorin.}
3.) 06 Mar 2024 02:38:47
Ed001,
Would you be happy if we got Amorin instead of Alonso? Never saw Sporting play under him. What style of football his team plays and does it suit us? Would love to hear your opinion on this.
Thanks.
{Ed001's Note - I would not be happy because Xabi is the ideal next man. But he is the next best option that I can see. I have only seen his team play in Europe but they are an attractive watch, but often have a bit of fire in their bellies too. That is needed to win trophies. So I wouldn't be unhappy with him as such, just gutted to have missed out on Xabi.}
4.) 06 Mar 2024 10:27:09
It's Alonso or bust for me, as well. Now if we get Amorim or whoever else, I guess I'll have to suck it up. It is what it is.
5.) 06 Mar 2024 16:58:10
I'm in the alonso corner all day long but I'm not too sure about amorim id be more inclined to go for naaglesman or michel of girona but it's not up to me thank god ?.
12 Jan 2025 10:54:42
Cheers Macca
Up the pool.
27 Dec 2024 15:37:19
Ed002 would be proud of that response. RTFP
up the pool.
{Ed001's Note - thanks.}
27 Aug 2024 07:07:45
Still having flashbacks to Aqualani with all the inj.
19 Aug 2024 09:21:52
Think Slot is a coffee drinker ed002 so Joyce got that wrong as well LMAO.
14 Aug 2024 09:40:24
Love a RTFP.
12 Jan 2025 13:30:01
Think game management will be important. Patience let Forest have more of the ball and hit hard on the break
Up the pool.
11 Jan 2025 08:25:42
The teeth gave away.
10 Jan 2025 11:27:40
True that but you haven’t factored in Macca has said this which trumps everything so it’s fine
Up the pool.
08 Jan 2025 13:52:26
Completely agree whatever side goes out I hope they put a shift in and get a result. Hoping Danns gets a runout tonight
Up the pool.
08 Jan 2025 10:29:47
Unbelievable some people. This site costs nowt it has good articles and info you don’t get elsewhere and some good opinions and some not so good who really cares. Some people need to get over themselves and enjoy this site for what it is. Brilliantly edited by all the Ed’s with loads of good debate and banter on many subjects. Keep going ed001. I think now we can see what ed002 had to put up with god rest his soul
Up the pool.
{Ed001's Note - thank you mate.}