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03 Dec 2024 03:40:54
Ed001 I know you’re in for a tough time without the support of Ed002 with the winter window approaching and I wish you well and hope you get some rest over the festive break.
Quick one, is Salah honestly considering a 1 year extension or is it pure paper talk?
Also I know we are looking for a midfield addition, probably next summer, but would a move for Cherki make sense given the Jota injuries and Nunez fluctuating form?
{Ed001's Note - all I know is Salah wants to stay. I am sure he would consider the right 1 year extension.
Cherki is lazy and just looks good in highlight reels, I am not sure a move for him would make sense at all. Great touch, does some fancy stuff, but drifts out of games all the time.}
1.) 03 Dec 2024 09:10:28
Two year deal shouldn't be a issue right? 32 now and 35 in 2 years.
I was thinking Salah wanted 3 year and that was the contention. He has clearly stated and shown he wants to stay.
If it's going to be 1 year that LFC is willing to offer, then he might ask for significant amount on top of what he is getting now.
{Ed001's Note - he does want 3 years. That doesn't mean he won't agree to take a 1 year and then hope he can get another 1 year next season...}
2.) 03 Dec 2024 15:53:51
32 now and 35 in 2 years, get yourself a calculator chief.
3.) 03 Dec 2024 16:53:10
salah is 32 be 33 in summer when his contract runs down, so if he gets a 2 year deal in summer that will take him to june 2027 when he is 35.
you can use my calculator.
4.) 03 Dec 2024 17:09:00
If Salah takes a 1 year extension, I would just have to salute him.
It is very high risk for him, while he is still performing at this level to settle for a 1 year contract. I mean, there must be no shortage of offer, even for a 2 or even 3 year contract elsewhere. With a 1 year contract, any bad injury, and drop in performance level, he may just limit his future options.
I think a 2 year (maybe plus a 1 year optional extension, activated with Salah achieving certain milestone) will be a good compromise.
5.) 04 Dec 2024 11:41:32
2 year extension makes the most sense to me, it gives us time to bed in a replacement and salah will hold value if we do inexplicably decide to sell him on in a year, if we offered him 1 year next season will be overshadowed with salah contract talk once again.
12 Oct 2024 05:37:44
Dean Huijsen is of interest to Liverpool I have heard, has been watched by our scouts whilst looking at another player I’m told.
What do you make of him Ed001? I have to say I have not seen him play but I know Bournemouth only signed him this summer.
{Ed001's Note - he was very highly rated, but he has not looked impressive there to be honest. Not terrible, but not great. To be fair though, he is playing for Bournemouth and it is not easy to impress as a defender for them.}
1.) 12 Oct 2024 10:59:06
I haven’t seen him play very much at all, but that goal he scored against frosinone last year, I don’t think i’Vd ever seen a center half score a goal like that haha.
2.) 12 Oct 2024 11:07:27
He’s got the attributes - height, technicaIity. Dutch born, Spanish trained. Needs to fill out a bit and get good PL experience at Bournemouth. I expect he’s one of long term CB targets. Arne was spotted enjoying a convo with him after the game at Anfield.
3.) 12 Oct 2024 12:39:44
Best spruce up the caravan under the central pier at Blackpool.
4.) 14 Oct 2024 21:24:20
@flypelicanfly. nice name wrong bird (stop, no joke) honestly the Spanish 2nd and 3rdddddd divisions are crammed with talent. I've seen players in the third division that could be developed in to good talent. I am not saying that its a uniquely Spanish thing, but the methodology is different to other counites. Its there to be understood.
19 Sep 2024 23:18:15
Benjamin Sesko is he the real thing Ed’s? and do you think he is prem bound next summer?
{Ed002's Note - Not to Liverpool.}
1.) 20 Sep 2024 20:26:29
Can I ask where he might be going Ex002, thanks for the reply.
{Ed002's Note - To one of the unterested sides.}
2.) 20 Sep 2024 22:18:56
Ed, do you think Liverpool are actively trying to make signings in January? And, what is the vibe in the trade about MC’s legal troubles?
{Ed002's Note - Yes, Liverpool will continue to look to improve the side but won't buy for the sake of it. They need to settle on clear targets.
As for Manchester City, I don't expect there will be any consideration to "title stripping" but if found guilty the potential punishments are slapped wrist (they need to clear out the charges which are simply noise and that may deal with those), fine (that could be negotiated to avoid any appeal - an option Nottingham Forest were looking to, but they were harshly treated), transfer ban (unlikely given a previous transfer ban for another club went horribly wrong for the authorities), points deduction (if found guilty of some of the serious issues and the most likely punishment I would think) and in theory relegation by expelling them from the Premier League if found guilty of multiple serious charges (could potentially happen but it would cause a huge problem with the EFL and the EFL clubs) or having their license cancelled completely (it has happened to Bury, Anzhi Makachkala and others over the years - but won't happen to Manchester City). Manchester City will claim, and subsequently use the claim in an appeal if necessary, that the charges are largely the result of criminal activity where computers were hacked - legally that puts the Premier League in a difficult position which may encourage some sort of settlement). Going down the appeal route will not suit anyone.
The huge difficulty with the concept of "title stripping" or any retrospective punishment is that it would be necessary to remove Manchester City from the equation for the Premier League for certain years by deleting all of their results, goals scored and conceded and re-adjusting the points and the prize money allocated. This would retropspectively impact which clubs qualified for the Champions League and other European competition - and again gained prize money from it, it may well also impact the relegation of teams and therefore impact the integrity of the Championship and lower leagues in subsequent seasons. It would mean years of liturgation and the relaunch of the pan-European league again.}
3.) 21 Sep 2024 05:52:02
Ok chief, not LIVERPOOL then, resoundingly.
Is Openda an option Liverpool may be interested in? 24 goals last season and still relatively young at 24 yrs.
{Ed002's Note - Lois Openda (S/W) Only joined RBL in 2023 as an Nkunku replacement and after having a great season there are sides who spoke to RBL about him this past summer. RBL will likely further reject any requests for discussion although with Sesko now staying they could listen to a very significant offer if it is above their valuation of the player. Manchester United went for Zirkzee so can be discounted; likewise Spurs opted for Solanke after losing out on their primary target. Chelsea have been struggling to find a striker could return but he would only be their third choice.}
4.) 21 Sep 2024 11:33:54
It was on Sly Sports that one of the top lawyers acting for "MOAN" City, is on £5,000 pounds an hour to defend them from the Conference League hopefully.
5.) 21 Sep 2024 13:08:32
shughes55 - fiending for a striker signing?
6.) 21 Sep 2024 13:01:57
Thanks for the comprehensive answer Ed, I don’t think stripping titles would be a good outcome for anyone, even if LFC were awarded the title retrospectively, it would always have an asterisk beside it. I really hope the get a meaningful points deduction that would put them out of the CL places. The financial and reputational damage would be a deterrent to others.
7.) 21 Sep 2024 17:59:24
FPF I think we need. To replace Nunez mate, just my opinion but I’m sure I’m not alone.
Scored today but he is not the answer.
8.) 21 Sep 2024 19:58:51
Appreciate the detailed response Ed on the man city matter however, my own opinion btw, its not a criminal matter therefore how the information was obtained really doesn't matter for their defence. Perhaps I'm being naive.
I'm not trying to open a debate forum and you to be hounded anymore than you already do! Appreciate all your info. Cheers.
9.) 22 Sep 2024 00:36:24
Honestly, I think throwing the book at City and expelling them to the conference would do wonders for the English game.
Not only would it level the playing field at the top end, but it would also set the tone for future cases and clubs would be very, very reluctant to breach rules and regulations if they faced punishment like that.
At least that's my naive opinion anyway.
10.) 22 Sep 2024 06:20:42
The problem with a fine and points deduction is it’s just one season of punishment for multiple years of titles, which frankly speaking probably makes it still worth cheating (if indeed they’re found guilty of course) .
I think it would have to be a massive fine and more than one year of points deductions to really dissuade others from doing the same. 1yr out of the champions league/ title race is not really enough to discourage others IMO.
11.) 21 Sep 2024 21:47:41
Quick question ed002 - generally speaking stolen evidence can be used in legal proceedings as long as the prosecuting party had no hand in the theft, unless I'm mistaken.
So while city can claim the evidence was stolen (it was) the premier league had no part in it's theft which should make it valid for use in court.
{Ed002's Note - I don't know what you mean by "generally speaking" but it is at the discretion of the court whether to accept it or not - but it opens the door to appeals - and that is something that nobody wants which then opens the door to a settlement.}
12.) 22 Sep 2024 15:25:20
I read somewhere that two of the reason UEFA had to back down from their planned punishment of man city were due to it being time barred and the way the evidence obtained. The Premier League does not have these restrictions from what I read so if the evidence is there, it should count. Sadly though, most probable outcome is what ed02 has said. Pretty s**t that they'll basically get away with it.
13.) 22 Sep 2024 17:16:47
Imagine your defence being “yeah but that clear evidence of our wrongdoing was stolen from us” ?
I won’t be happy until all trophies are stripped from them and the history books, pep is paraded through the streets and the emptihad is nuked.
In all seriousness though, having their licence revoked or them relegated a few leagues would be pretty nice, they have ruined the prem for me, it’s no longer a serious competition.
14.) 22 Sep 2024 23:50:12
Id just like the punishment to be in keeping with punishments they have handed out to other teams.
If they are found to have breached 10 more serious rules than Everton over 7 seasons they should have 10 times the amount of points deducted each season for the next 7 seasons.
I know it’s not that simple but for clarity to the paying fans and fairness to the other clubs I wish it was.
29 Aug 2024 05:51:50
Ed002
Any update on Varela
Has the club progressed to talking to Porto about a purchase?
{Ed002's Note - The situation is as I have explained it.}
1.) 29 Aug 2024 13:26:16
Hi Ed I really appreciate the work and don’t want it to come across as smart but surely we can’t be still talking to his agent at this point and there is no chance of getting a deal done this window. Can you put us out of our misery!
{Ed002's Note - Of course there is time.}
2.) 29 Aug 2024 14:00:53
So you’re saying there’s a chance! So I take it that club are trying to sign Varela and will look to Rabiot if cannot agree a deal. Thanks a mill Ed!
26 Aug 2024 05:15:40
Ed 002
Are you aware of any progress on the move for Varela?
Was told at the game yesterday that progress has been made in terms of agreement with the player and that it’s now upto Porto to agree terms? Is this a possibility this week?
{Ed002's Note - I cannot give blow-by-blow updates. There have certainly been discussions with his agent.}
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14 Nov 2024 06:52:32
Neville defends Coote yesterday saying he should keep his job, then a second video appears of the same man having a stripe in his hotel room whilst officiating at the Euros? Coote must have filmed himself, what an idiot!
1- Coote is finished, sacked today surely?
2- Neville is flawed in his judgements and comments, always has been.
Outcome:
Both should be removed from our tv sets permanently and the world becomes a better place ?.
1.) 14 Nov 2024 07:17:45
The likelihood is Neville doesn’t think half the controversial things he says (nor Carra) . They’re paid by Sky to be a mouthpiece that will spark outrage and therefore engagement. Engagement equals more money and coverage.
Sad but true.
2.) 14 Nov 2024 07:21:59
The clear evidence of Bias against Liverpool and Jurgan Klopp - nothing
The video of him snorting - sacked today 100%
It’s anti Liverpool Corruption across all media outlets. It’s amazing how everyone has now changed their tune overnight. Where’s his support gone?
3.) 14 Nov 2024 08:02:15
I can’t wait to hear from those who defended him saying he made a stupid mistake come up with an excuse for the beak video too.
4.) 14 Nov 2024 08:57:27
Spot on, @Shaq Attack. Whoever listens to Neville or his other bean head sidekick Carragher is exposing him/ herself to relentless ridicule.
@Scouse, indeed. On the first vid where he cussed out Klopp, the club and the people, he looked absolutely s-faced, btw. Also to your point, I saw a City fan trying to defend Coote when the first vid came out. We shall see what his "defenders" come out with now when we now have the video of him doing some white powder.
How did he get it? I'll check with my sister in-law to determine if her 18 month old is missing his baby powder. If not then, all bets are off.
5.) 14 Nov 2024 09:13:51
You know you're in trouble when Richard Keys starts defending you.
6.) 14 Nov 2024 09:41:37
Agreed on Neville and Carra nothing but mouthpieces I can't stand them. If I was in trouble and I saw Keys walk in I'd know that I was definitely Donald Ducked.
7.) 14 Nov 2024 10:21:41
Would GN say the same if it was about Man U! Absolutely not. The bloke is as corrupt as coote.
8.) 14 Nov 2024 10:52:19
Sounds to me like Coote might have problems that are deeper than football. He sounds to me like he might need professional help and perhaps a bit of compassion from those of us who might not have the full picture.
9.) 14 Nov 2024 11:57:40
i agree he needs help with drugs etc and also his eyesight as he missed Salah getting tripped on Saturday.
10.) 14 Nov 2024 12:34:50
You know it, ShipleyKopite. Even if I was innocent, I wouldn't want that guy sticking up for me.
11.) 14 Nov 2024 16:41:07
It is always comforting to be on the opposite side of a Gary Neville opinion. Given he his consistently wrong about everything he chooses to pipe up about, you stand a good chance of being on the right side.
12.) 14 Nov 2024 17:49:30
The story line on this one is so obvious …. ‘the poor guy has a drug problem. Not in his right mind. Needs help not lynching’ …. 12-24 month FA based ban from football. Stint in rehab and back making dodgy decisions 12-24 months later.
12 Nov 2024 03:57:40
If the reds could bring in one player in January that could assist our push for silverware, who would you love to see join the club?
I still insist that we are light up front, Nunez will never be my personal choice, way too inconsistent and erratic, and Jota way too injury prone.
I think Osmihen could be a good option and definitely more of a striker than Nunez.
I also think Ederson for midfield would be a top signing.
What’s your opinion?
1.) 12 Nov 2024 04:19:06
Gyökeres.
2.) 12 Nov 2024 04:30:21
Didn't Osmihen just move to turkey?
Gyokeres for me.
3.) 12 Nov 2024 05:42:36
Osmihen is on loan as I understand it.
4.) 12 Nov 2024 06:15:52
No I don’t want Gyokeres.
5.) 12 Nov 2024 06:49:55
on loan? so not even an option then?
6.) 12 Nov 2024 06:51:32
Nunez has been playing really well for me, being erratic makes him unpredictable he is working his socks off for the team. Maybe we have to look at him differently? Getting dropped for jota every time he comes back from injury can’t be good for him is that one of the reasons he’s “ erratic “? Is he panicking and snatching at chances? I would avoid osmihen why would you go to Turkey? No disrespect to Turkey but it’s not one of the top leagues is it. No something not right for me with him ( Osmihen)
{Ed001's Note - Osimhen is just as erratic but with less workrate.}
7.) 12 Nov 2024 07:14:38
I think Ederson too, fabulous player, great engine and perfect age…I know Ed2 said we were maybe considering him last window?
8.) 12 Nov 2024 07:22:31
Bring in David Coote as ball boy and let him sit infront of the Kop.
9.) 12 Nov 2024 08:24:06
Gyokeres is a superb player but he plays in a league where most of the teams are very poor and sporting can play on the front foot always and can always find space to attack in behind, against very well organised premier league defences that are built around restricting space there’s no real telling how he would do although he has all the attributes. He is very good in the build up, has excellent pace and he is surprisingly good with the ball at his feet in small spaces too. Still I would prefer to go with Darwin, who offers us a lot on and off the ball, and he doesn’t have to be our main scorer anyway, mo, diaz, gakpo and jota all chip in with goals.
Osimhen is a great player but he doesn’t seem like the sort of player that suits us, he wants huge wages, even more than Chelsea could offer, and at one point was open to going to the Saudi league.
As for a player I would want, I would want a midfielder who can rotate with Mac allister or szoboszlai, who can press and work his arse off off the ball, who always opens himself up for a pass and can get up and down the pitch like dom does. Curtis has all those traits, so I dunno, maybe someone who can cover for gravenberch too and rotate with him? Although I can’t think of somebody with gravenberch’s mix of intelligence, excellent technical skills, athleticism, strength, mobility and positional awareness. Maybe someone on this page can come up with a suitable candidate who would be okay with not playing all the time? Otherwise I think having Endo play there and changing Our approach a bit can work without any big problems in certain kinds of games.
Also obviously we need a left sided center half who can also cover the wide spaces when our left back goes up the other way, clearly the sporting lad is very well thought of but every time I’ve seen sporting they haven’t had to do a lot of defending so I don’t know how to judge him. An obvious choice in the market right now would be somebody like lukeba maybe.
10.) 12 Nov 2024 08:29:59
Scouse John, osimhen went to turkey because it was the only option left to him after moved to the Saudi league and Chelsea collapsed, to be fair to the lad he would probably have been more than happy staying in Napoli if the club didn’t basically force him out the club, Napoli are run by a bunch of brain dead twits and have made a series of questionable decisions after spaletti left (conte’s appointment being the only sound decision they’ve made since), among which was posting a racist meme video on TikTok mocking their own star player (osimhen) after he showed some signs of discontent during a rotten run of form for Napoli.
I think he is a very good and passionate player but his salary demands and profile mean that he’s probably a Chelsea/ psg/ real type of ‘superstar’, the sort of player we generally don’t look at or consider.
11.) 12 Nov 2024 09:28:11
Would you go for a player who can improve the current starting line up and give us something that might make a difference, particularly in tight matches, during the second half of the season? Or would you look to address an exposure or risk area that we have in a couple of areas of the team?
My biggest concern about our team at the moment is the cover at centre half if either or both of Konate or van Dijk had a lengthy spell on the sidelines. I think we're a bit weak at left back as well but I wouldn't say that's a January priority. But if we had to play the second half of the season with Gomez or Quansah, I think that could be a critical difference compared to van Dijk or Konate. I would be happier if we had a Matip type of player as next in line at centre half. Not sure if there is anybody out there who fits the bill.
12.) 12 Nov 2024 10:01:24
I genuinely don’t think there’s a player out there we can trade Darwin up for at the moment. I like Isaak but he has fitness and workrate questions. The rest of the names? No thanks.
Also, we really aren’t making a huge number chances for our no9s at the moment. Jota wasn’t exactly banging them in either before his injury. His goals vs West Ham came from playing no10 alongside Darwin.
Perhaps some on the ball form from Szobo, the return of Elliott or a new player in that position will unlock our no9s.
Finally, fitness allowing, Jayden Danns could well step up and be a top Premier League striker post Darwin/ Jota.
{Ed077's Note - I think Isak would be good choice, he's a very good Prem proven striker who is very well rounded but still young enough to learn, adapt and improve.
13.) 12 Nov 2024 10:34:47
@Scouse John, are you seriously saying Nunez is a good player because he is erratic?
14.) 12 Nov 2024 10:35:23
I think we definitely need a midfielder or CB more than a forward right now.
15.) 12 Nov 2024 10:42:39
Isak would probably cost upwards of 100 mill right now so i think he can probably be discounted tbh. I think he is technically superb and can create out of nothing but can he help out in the press and put in a shift defensively like darwin does? and would he be able to link up the play and connect with mo in a similar way? I think that darwin can certainly do better with the chances he gets (against villa he should have had a hat trick) but he could also do way worse (the goal he did get. came from his awareness and mentality, and tbf in retrospect given it was coote if he hadn't scored that maybe we wouldn't even have had a foul from bailey pulling mo down) . a lot of times darwin creates chances on his ownedn and at other times he's making the right runs to get on the end of them. He's also shown lately that he can get his head up and make the right play at key moments.
16.) 12 Nov 2024 10:48:15
I think we need a left back more than anything. As for who? I haven't the foggiest.
17.) 12 Nov 2024 11:18:20
I'd go for a midfielder I think. Maybe that zubimendi who we liked in the summer, if moneyb was no option I would probably say Guimaraes from Newcastle but that's never happening.
I'd be happier if we signed no one and tied mo, virg and trent down to contracts.
18.) 12 Nov 2024 11:22:13
One player to move for in January? Any one of Zubimendi, Tchouameni or Baleba would be the obvious answer, albeit unlikely.
After that, it would be somebody like Lukeba or Inacio to be able to give us a slightly different option at LB/ LCB. Again, unlikely.
19.) 12 Nov 2024 11:36:44
If I could take any player from any club in jan that could help us win the league I'd take odegaard to play Doms role. More realistically a rotation option for Grav would be good. Wharton or Baleba.
20.) 12 Nov 2024 11:41:32
How about another right footed attacker who plays on the left? Lol
I know the club want a midfielder and I can see the need as well, so I can see us going after one if one’s available. But if not then I wouldn’t worry too much, we don’t seem desperately short there at all, it would be more to rotate them with Grav and Mac.
There’s a few other gaps in the squad such as the elusive left sided centre back, a left back to eventually replace Robbo and maybe Salah and Trent’s replacements. As much as it would be nice to get them in early in January these signings can wait until summer (or hopefully never with regards to Salah and Trent, I don’t think we should be letting them go yet if possible)
21.) 12 Nov 2024 10:25:21
Does Isak have work rate issues? I thought he always puts a shift in when he plays. Granted, I don't watch Newcastle play all that often and I don't keep up with their players all that much anyway.
{Ed077's Note - He's tall, lanky and silky, Glides on the pitch and looks effortless when in full flow. People, English media, think if you look silky then you're not putting an effort in. They need players to run around, almost like a headless chicken to be labeled as "hardworking". Kinda similar to Ozil. Only huff and puff counts as putting and effort in for most? ?
22.) 12 Nov 2024 12:27:41
Lewis Cook?
Someone Richard Hughes would know very well.
23.) 12 Nov 2024 12:31:55
Mbuemo, branthwaite, or Robinson from Fulham. Priority is a toss up between mbuemo or branthwaite as don’t see cover for Mo or VVD if they picked up a big injury, still hope chiesa comes good but until regularly fit can’t count him.
24.) 12 Nov 2024 12:39:04
Carlos Baleba.
25.) 12 Nov 2024 13:35:39
5 chances Nunez had sat. Which apparently isn’t a lot in this day and age for 65 mins of football.
Took his goal amazingly well though.
26.) 12 Nov 2024 14:02:52
I agree, WDW; being erratic is not a good thing.
That's why I never got that Captain Chaos thing. Wouldn't he also cause chaos for us.
27.) 12 Nov 2024 15:08:47
@WDW3. I never called him erratic read the op? But yes I like his unpredictability I like everything about him. Obviously I’d prefer if he scored every chance he gets but he hasn’t had much service. He plays like a fan would play he loves playing for us he’s always involved and I wouldn’t swap him for Osmihen ( more so now after ed1 said he works less)
28.) 12 Nov 2024 13:35:08
Ed077, I remember a similar issue with Virgil when we got him. He tends to look unhurried and, if you're not diving around putting in last minute tackles every minute, then the press think you're not trying.
I really like Isak and was jealous of Newcastle when they got him (and now) . But I think he's too expensive. Let's see what our own No 9 can do with a bit of confidence!
{Ed077's Note - I like him, think he is a very good, well-rounded player. ??
29.) 12 Nov 2024 15:59:20
He had three very good chances on Saturday and missed the target with two of them.
The lack of service excuse is wearing thin. And the other players might get more service if he stopped those long range shots.
He has a lot going for him but I don't think he's very intelligent football wise.
30.) 12 Nov 2024 18:10:33
I like Isak but I feel he has injury problems too.
Isak if we’re looking for a striker.
31.) 12 Nov 2024 18:28:28
My gut feel on Isak is he does lack defensive work rate. I looked at him a lot last year in particular when Newcastle were struggling with injuries early on and finding it hard to field a full first team 11. Was amazed Howe didn’t replace him late on in a lot of games when the team was spent and he was walking around not chasing back.
I’m not a believer that any player gets a pass on working back a la Ronaldo at United but then again I’m old school.
A great finisher mind and very elegant but not the work rate of Mane or even Salah IMO in the defensive side.
32.) 12 Nov 2024 18:29:09
Haaland had 3 very good chances too Rigsby and only scored 1 goal. That guy’s rubbish they should sell him.
I’m being sarcastic of course but my point is that every single striker misses good chances. The very best strikers miss good chances yet keep showing up to get more.
I’m not concerned in the slightest about Nunez missing chances, as long as he keeps putting himself in positions to get them the goals will come.
33.) 12 Nov 2024 18:31:46
Not sure that it's a position that we're desperate to cover, at the moment but I really like what I have seen of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. Unfortunately, Napoli are a nighhtmare to deal with, so I don't expect to see him here anytime soon.
34.) 12 Nov 2024 19:08:28
João Pedro of Brighton. Would be the perfect number 9 for us.
35.) 12 Nov 2024 19:14:55
Haaland misses lots of chances but then his 30-40 goals a season every season paper over those cracks.
36.) 12 Nov 2024 19:46:51
I was just about to post that, JK.
If Nunez is missing chances but scoring 20+ League goals a season I could understand the argument. He isn't though and I don't think he ever will do it regularly.
Besides the argument was about the service to Nunez.
How is Nunez missing chances if he isn't being given them?
10 Nov 2024 07:33:30
Ed001
Was at the game last night, and couldn’t help but notice that TAA was very sluggish again, prior to his injury and substitution.
He has been like that for a few weeks now, do you think his head has been turned and that he is no longer vested into the Liverpool or Slot way.
I like the lad and couldn’t blame him for taking the cash and the lifestyle in Madrid, but if he has stopped caring, I would also get what we could in January, with Bradley stepping in as a dependable solution, albeit it with a lot to learn.
{Ed001's Note - no, he has been carrying an injury.}
1.) 10 Nov 2024 09:35:14
His form has dropped off in last month or so, good thing last night though was that Robby had his best game in a while and Connor was solid enough when he came on. The squad is showing its value.
2.) 10 Nov 2024 10:10:03
Have to say Robbo was good yesterday - maybe the rest of being in and out the team has done him good. Hopefully Trent gets a couple weeks now to recover - tbh if he was carrying an injury he should have withdrawn from the last England squad anyway.
He’s definitely on his way though - I think he will be thinking winning the league this year would be the perfect send off and justification so would expect him to give his absolute all between now and the end of the season rather than his attitude going the other way.
3.) 10 Nov 2024 10:39:26
Trent might not be playing great passes like he usually does but his defending has been much better this year, especially his one on ones. last year he was easy to get past.
{Ed025's Note - really??, i dont see any improvement myself mate..
4.) 10 Nov 2024 10:49:32
Won’t say Bradley had a very good game. He was beaten a few times.
5.) 10 Nov 2024 11:01:45
Who's been beaten more recently Harry, Bradley or Guardiola?
6.) 10 Nov 2024 11:25:56
I thought Bradley had a decent game last night. He’s not made many appearances and the Slot full backs are a lot more controlled than bombing forward which is a shame as that is Bradley’s strength.
Of course he was beaten a few times. Professional football clubs usually pick wingers that are extremely quick and tricky.
We seem to believe that Salah, Diaz and Gakpo beat their full backs because our players are class and then opposition wingers beat our full backs because our full backs are crap.
7.) 10 Nov 2024 11:17:24
Ah now ed25 trents defending has improved no end this season, day and night compared to last 2 seasons.
Granted on the ball he hasn't been his usual self but defensively he's been v good.
{Ed025's Note - we will have to agree to disagree on that one Digger, i want him to do well mate but i think he has a lot of flaws in his game..
8.) 10 Nov 2024 12:57:20
Well opposition would be raving about their wingers @JK Lol.
9.) 10 Nov 2024 13:10:15
Did u see everton game yesterday ed25? Seen bits of it, of what I seen 1st half v poor game, 2nd bit better. Pickford made great save at end to get the point for everton.
No.10 looks a v good player for use.
{Ed025's Note - it was a very poor game Digger, 2 poor teams eking out a 0-0 draw was about right mate, West Ham looked worse than us actually and thats saying something, Ndiaye looks a good player but i dont think in this side managed by a dinosaur we will see the best of him..
10.) 10 Nov 2024 13:22:56
Ed025 last season n season bfr wingers were just going past him n he looked stationary. this season he seems on the ball defending wise he has improved a lot IMHO. his passing has gone a been hit n miss this year though . but for me personally i like defenders to defend first n then if they can pass like trent that's the added bonus.
{Ed025's Note - look Stromgodset i think hes a really good kid, the work he has done for the Whitechapel project and Zoe,s place has been tremendous, but as a defender he still seems a bit short to me mate, he has lapses in concentration and hes not very good in the air imo, but its ok to disagree as its all about opinions,which to me means im right and you are wrong my friend.. :)
11.) 10 Nov 2024 16:27:24
Shughes55, Trent's been carrying an injury. This has been common knowledge for weeks now. Him being sluggish or being a bit off with his passing and running has nothing to do with Madrid, money or whatever.
12.) 11 Nov 2024 05:19:31
Oli, you say common knowledge but I didn’t know?
If he is injured he should be dropped and allowed to recover.
His defending has been poor and he looks sluggish all the same, the talk of Madrid, contract offers/ refusals cannot be helping his game either.
{Ed001's Note - Slot said a few times that he is carrying a knock and his defending has been really good this season.}
13.) 10 Nov 2024 22:44:29
ED025.hahah that's like Tony Montana from Scarface saying . I'm always right even when I'm wrong.
{Ed025's Note - me and him are twins mate.. :)
14.) 11 Nov 2024 15:01:38
Ed0025 with some of your statements i'd say Tony Montana does less drugs though lol.
{Ed025's Note - i do alcohol and ciggies if that counts JK?, but i think i may have to start taking anti- depressants watching Everton every week mate.. :)
07 Nov 2024 19:17:15
Ed001
I recall you said last summer that Liverpool had enquired about Ederson of Atalanta and Varela of Porto
Both were very expensive and their clubs required a one-off payment?
Do Liverpool still hold an interest in either, I personally think Ederson is ideal, would love him to join the club.
{Ed001's Note - are you sure that was me?}
1.) 08 Nov 2024 12:21:41
I think Ed02 can help here.
{Ed002's Note - Ederson (CM/DM) Atalanta want to keep him and with Koopmeiners departed they may simply refuse to sell. With CL football and Gasperini staying put it makes it less likely he will want to leave. Down the list as options for Manchester City and Real Madrid who see him as a potential Tchouameni. Liverpool interest has moved on to others.
Alan Varela (DM) An option for Manchester City and they have spoken with Porto again. Bayern Munich consider him an option to replace Kimmich. Interest of Barcelona, PSG, Arsenal and Dortmund has gone. Liverpool have turned to other options. Porto has no interest in selling the player who only joined them in the summer of 2023 unless someone offered his buy out clause in a single payment, then the player will be consulted.}
2.) 08 Nov 2024 14:45:13
My man. Thanks, Ed.
28 Oct 2024 06:17:57
Ed001
Thanks for your response the other day, have to agree on Robertson, poor again yesterday and he is definitely in decline.
Who would you choose as his replacement.
I have read your thoughts on MacAllister too, I would have loved us to get Ederson from Atalanta last summer, he rips us a new one in the Europa and I think he is ideal.
Lois Openda played reasonably well and I have watched him in the Bundesliga too, think he would fit Slots system too.
What’s your thoughts on those two?
{Ed001's Note - I like Ederson but not convinced by Openda at all. Very quick but not much else.}
1.) 28 Oct 2024 07:55:25
Ederson should have been here regardless. We messed up the window by the usual “ Slot needs time and we don’t need anyone” bollocks. We are one Gravenberch injury from sinking into the Atlantic.
Now we need
LCB
LB
CM
possible RB
RW (Chiesa won’t play)
2.) 28 Oct 2024 08:23:38
Comical stuff.
Draw one game against top rated opposition and half the squad needs replacing.
3.) 28 Oct 2024 08:27:10
Slot does need time to decide what we need, UV. He can't really decide in the summer based on what you say at the end of October after a draw away at one of only two teams that finished above us last season.
The club did decide we needed Zubimendi and Chiesa so it and most people on here we're not saying "we don't need anyone".
It is understandable to overreact to a draw at Arsenal though.
4.) 28 Oct 2024 08:44:06
In fairness Saka is a quality player.
Whenever one of our forwards better a defender its never because the defender is in decline.
Saying that though as Robbo gets older he is going to decline in speed where as the wingers he faces are usually in their prime.
I thought Tsimikas did well yesterday mind. Martinelli did him for absolute pace once and his grit and determination meant he never gave up and got back and got his body in the way in the box.
5.) 28 Oct 2024 10:26:31
You are having a laugh @Rigsby. The club chased Antony Gordon all summer and you say Slot needs time to decide. Bolllocks! Slot is a head coach and he has a much as a say in transfer as you and me.
It was evident form three years that the club needs major rebuild (you don’t need to be an expert)
He dropped Endo and we chased a kid who at no point wanted to move away from spain.
And don’t get started on Chiesa. Juventus drove him to Anfield.
6.) 28 Oct 2024 10:58:09
JK23 in football and when it comes down to it, you got to win your individual battles in 1 v 1 defending situations. That's it. Robbo is not who he used to be and I agree however, the way he defended or tried to defend vs Saka was awful. Had a youngster done that, I would not even address it cos Saka is that dude. As an experienced veteran, I cannot allow that. Accountability is required here, IMO.
Even my mom who doesn't watch footie knows in that situation, Saka always wants to go to his left side and strike. The way Robbo defended him by diving in aimlessly hence, taking himself out of the game giving Saka a clear look at goal, was diabolical. Saka didn't even need to do anything cos Robbo did aml the work for him.
And for Saka, that's like shooting fish in a barrel and you can't give "gimmies" to a player of that quality. You simply can't. Had Robbo did his best then, fine. He did not even do the basics. That's my issue and that's all on him, IMO.
7.) 28 Oct 2024 11:54:11
If a defender wins their battles 100% of the time then no forward would ever get past them or score again.
Robbo was at fault for the goal, i thought VVD could have also got back quicker and Kelleher was too far off his near post.
Saying that though to nutmeg someone with the drop of the shoulder whilst in full flow was great skill by Saka.
an inch to the left or right and it doesn't go through Robbo's legs and comes off his shin and goes out for a corner and then its great defending.
8.) 28 Oct 2024 12:34:40
JK23, I never said you need to will ALL of you 1 v 1 battles. Robbo did not even do the basics of actual defending in that situation. That is my whole point. Sorry, RObbo is a grown man and in that situation, should not need VVD leaving his position cos you don't know what man gets free if he does. All Robbo had to do was stand Saka up and show him the outside then that would have helped. He did not even do that piece of basic defending.
Had Robbo done all he could and got done then cool cos again, Saka is that dude. I can accept that you did your best and got done. That you didn't even try (which IMO, is what Robbo is most guilty for), you being lazy, something I never would have said about Robbo ever.
9.) 28 Oct 2024 12:59:01
“you got to win your individual battles in 1 v 1 defending situations”
We have to agree to disagree on that one then Oli.
10.) 28 Oct 2024 14:26:39
UV, I meant the recruitment team that works with Slot. Which you clearly did when you said 'Slot needs time and we don't need anyone'.
I think we saw an opportunity to get Gordon on the cheap and that opportunity went. We've heard about opportunistic buys and I think Chiesa was one.
Zubimendi agreed to join us so don't come out with nonsense about him not wanting to leave Spain.
11.) 28 Oct 2024 14:29:00
Oli, I understand that won't allow Robbo to do what he did yesterday and you want accountability?
What do you want to happen?
Do you want a personal apology?
12.) 28 Oct 2024 14:45:47
So now you’re saying Robbo didn’t even try? Wow.
13.) 28 Oct 2024 14:49:09
I think Robbo is suffering a bit from having been injured on and off the past few seasons, from losing a bit of pace, but also from simply being asked to fulfil a very different role. He isn’t rampaging forward now, so his stamina, run timing getting forward crossing, are all almost null. Positional sense, one on one defending, and passing are now the tools required abd those things haven’t been his strengths for us. I do think it’s just a player and a system being completely mismatched with one another but hey, when he first joined it took time, so maybe he’ll adapt and improve as the season goes on. He has been a cracking player for us, so I hope he can find his feet in this new system.
05 Dec 2024 18:49:56
Shipley/ Pelican, facts are clear Darwin seems like a good lad, has bags of energy, that’s it.
He is not prem top 3 standard and way short of it too.
City - Haaland (A beast)
Chelsea - Jackson (Much better than Nunez all round)
Arsenal - Ok maybe they struggle too
Newcastle - Isak (Excellent player)
Villa - Watkins (Very good, improved a lot over last 3 seasons)
Strikers are hard to find (good ones) but Nunez is grim compared to all of the above.
05 Dec 2024 03:10:09
We need a striker, sorry I can’t listen to the nonsense about Nunez, his potential blah blah, he is not good enough, erratic, poor finisher, and not very aware.
He could be the difference between a title or top 3.
03 Dec 2024 15:53:51
32 now and 35 in 2 years, get yourself a calculator chief.
04 Nov 2024 13:31:22
Said it for a while now, Kudus would be an excellent choice to replace Salah if he were to leave but won’t come cheap.
I also think Bowen would be a great signing, his consistency is excellent but he is prob too old now for anyone in the top 4 to spend £70-80m on!
04 Nov 2024 03:47:41
I would take the TAA -Tchoumanieni deal all day, TAA was woeful Saturday.
16 Nov 2024 05:55:35
Rest in Peace.
Condolences to his family and friends, a knowledgeable man.
12 Nov 2024 05:42:36
Osmihen is on loan as I understand it.
11 Nov 2024 05:19:31
Oli, you say common knowledge but I didn’t know?
If he is injured he should be dropped and allowed to recover.
His defending has been poor and he looks sluggish all the same, the talk of Madrid, contract offers/ refusals cannot be helping his game either.
{Ed001's Note - Slot said a few times that he is carrying a knock and his defending has been really good this season.}
19 Oct 2024 07:08:49
JWT
Looks like you had a late night on the loony juice, but I will give it a go.
1- At 54 the playing days are over, but I would give you a months wage to watch my grandson play in front of the Kop, as his father has corrupted him to be a blue!
2- Naked all the way home and with a bit of swagger too, after warming myself up by setting light to the United shirt
3- I wouldn’t know the entire lyrics but I could sure join in on the main chorus in a scouse/ Jamaican twang just like Barnsey
4- Always found Palace fans quite annoying, they never shut up but the songs are garbage, but of course the quote of ‘The City is Ours’ from the crew across the park is probably the biggest pile of nonsense I have ever had to endure at a game, they have nothing to celebrate so that’s the best they can muster, they do annoy me and they are extremely bitter regarding our profound success.
10 Oct 2024 06:04:50
TAA will go to Madrid.
I hear all the nonsense about him wanting to stay but the truth is, he made demands that the club are not prepared to meet, there was an impasse and that has led to the current predicament.
My issue is that the club didn’t see this reality and tie him down before selling him for a handsome fee.
I like the lad and think he is a belter player, but nobody is bigger than the club.
The club now need to either back down and sign him up for another 3 years on increased terms or keep him until the end of the season and let him sign a pc in Jan.