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04 Jul 2024 11:13:49
Hi Ed002, I see there have been some changes at clubs behind the scenes, with Paul Mitchell joining NUFC as Sporting Director. I always remember you speaking highly of him so will be interesting to see how that goes.
Secondly, it seems the two Academy Directors at Chelsea are leaving somewhat unexpectedly. They seem to have extremely good reputations and since LFC only seems to go for ex Chelsea academy, I wonder if you had heard if there was interest in Bath and Fraser from Liverpool?
{Ed002's Note - Yes Paul will be moving to Newcastle now the Ashford situation has been resolved - he really should have been first pick at Manchester United. Neil Bath and Jim Fraser are not leaving suddenly - they informed Chelsea of their decisions after the season finished on May 11.}
1.) 04 Jul 2024 12:04:48
Ok thanks Ed, the info I read made it their leaving was a 'shock'.
{Ed002's Note - Well the club have made every effort to have them stay. Perhaps a surprise rather than a shock.}
2.) 04 Jul 2024 18:32:49
Huge step up from selling cars and running pubs on Albert Square, Walford.
3.) 04 Jul 2024 18:43:48
It's Mr Mitchell to you, stuie_boy.
4.) 04 Jul 2024 21:23:14
Yes I’ve heard good things about Paul Mitchell.
30 Apr 2023 09:52:36
Morning Ed002, hope the travels are going well. I read this morning that Chelsea may look to bring in Paul Mitchell. With your previous updates suggesting there was a good chance LFC were looking to recruit him for the DoF role, are you aware of any new information?
Thanks.
{Ed002's Note - Chelsea have been talking to him.}
1.) 30 Apr 2023 15:01:02
Speaking of Chelsea ed Klopp said “man or woman” when he said we’re looking to bring in a sporting director is Marina Granovskaia who used to be at Chelsea a candidate at all or is that reading into comments too much.
{Ed002's Note - No she is not an option.}
2.) 30 Apr 2023 19:35:19
Thought they’d only just bought in Vivell?
{Ed002's Note - They will have different jobs.}
3.) 01 May 2023 12:15:46
Interesting.
10 Aug 2022 08:23:56
Sorry Ed, gf distracted me talking about what we need in the shopping and sent early! In short, my question is, is it just the one midfielder we need from next season, or a bit of a mini overhaul, with maybe a more experienced midfield player and some backups if we remove the likes of ox, naby, Thiago etc.
{Ed002's Note - The club need to consider players are aging and that together with how the youngsters do will determine the needs.}
1.) 10 Aug 2022 09:40:10
From next season? Back To The Future style?
2.) 10 Aug 2022 09:53:38
You have to at some point have some forward planning. Would be very surprised if Klopp hasn’t already done this. It could be that Morton comes back from Blackburn having as good an impact as Elliott, and comes straight back in to the squad and hit the ground running, Elliott himself a year older and more game time, same with Jones, with possibly 1 midfielder brought in next year. There are so many kids coming through, loads highly rated, not all will make it, but buying players will only block their pathway, but I am expecting at least 1, if not 2 to come I. To the squad from next season and starting to see more game time at first team level.
3.) 10 Aug 2022 11:07:20
When people say forward planning, what are they looking for? We have Jones, Elliot and Carvalho already here and in the first team. Bajcetic, Morton coming through. Seasoned vets in Hendo, Keita, Fabinho, Thiago, Milner for those kids to learn from. I’d say we are witnessing the forward planning right in front of our eyes.
4.) 10 Aug 2022 11:18:02
Jones has to step up this year. He was top of the pass completion charts in the squad last season i believe, yet holds onto he ball far too long.
Hopefully between Fab, Harvey and Jones, at least one of them steps up and forges a path into regular first team action.
5.) 10 Aug 2022 12:13:02
Whats overly wrong with him holding onto the ball if he thinks that's safer than attempting the pass that's on? Countless times when watching Jones i've been happy he's held onto possession instead of trying to force a pass, i think it shows confidence in his own ability.
6.) 10 Aug 2022 13:41:28
For me i think we need 2 midfielders in 1 of which is hopefully Bellingham but i think we need 1 now and cut our losses and offload Ox and Naby.
7.) 10 Aug 2022 14:14:38
Trent is the only academy player to do well for us in a decade. Bar Kelleher maybe i guess. hard to decide because of so little games but i’d say so. Yet some want the squad filled with the likes of Phillips and Morton
Elliott i think will be very good for us, however if Jones doesn’t seriously step up this season i’d cash in 20/ 25m and put it towards a first team player. Morton the same decent loan spell and hopefully cash in.
8.) 10 Aug 2022 16:32:07
Academy is about to seriously bear fruit, better kids coming through than there's been in a long tine.
9.) 10 Aug 2022 16:55:02
I see Tyler Morton fitting the Fabinho role and at a push Carvalho being a Thiago in a couple of years but I do not see a Henderson unless we get Bellingham. Can we what for Carvalho to fill Thiagos boots.
{Ed001's Note - Morton is not a defensive midfielder and he will not be filling the Fabinho role unless he completely changes his game.}
10.) 10 Aug 2022 18:41:51
I’d have said that Elliott looks more Thiago-like than anyone?
The good thing is that the young players all bring something different to the table, so hopefully a good mix.
Bellingham would be awesome though.
11.) 10 Aug 2022 19:29:15
So now we need to get Thiago out too. Presume Hendo and Fabinho as well as they are 30 plus and had bad games vs Fulham. Posters here are amazing. Insight that not even Klopp and the club have. Yeah we need an overhaul with at least 3 new CMs. Hoping we go for the McFred and Bruno value meal combo.
12.) 10 Aug 2022 19:44:07
There’s room in a 3 midfield system for 1 youngster. Other 2 need to be proven world class players or at least near top of their country for us to win the premier league and or champions league. None of our main midfielders are world or even country class and are on the decline, injured or need a run of games to be ‘agile. ’ Klopp has worked miracles but now needs to buy a world class midfielder.
13.) 10 Aug 2022 20:43:35
Some strange views here. We’ve got a load of kids, and a number of ageing players with no quality at a decent age say 24-26 age bracket, that are already extremely good with room to grow. That’s the sort if midfielder we need. Bellingham clearly an exception.
14.) 10 Aug 2022 21:30:43
Rambo, we don't need to get anyone out, but with the main crop of midfielders all around the same age, it could be said we would need to replace three midfielder in 1 or 2 windows as opposed to a gradual introduction of youngsters and new purchases. My point being, there has been a lot of talk on this site about getting a new midfielder in with the main focus on Bellingham, but looking at our current midfield, it got me thinking that maybe we are being distracted from the fact that we may need more than just one in the next 12 months. All part of initiating a debate, you can join in any time with some constructive conversation as opposed to the usual sarcasm, unless that's your limit?
15.) 10 Aug 2022 21:37:16
I remember reading in here how Klopp couldn’t see that our front 3 needed changing and there was going to be a massive problem going forwards because FSG wouldn’t pay up to replace them with quality. How did they pan out? , chill out guys, trust the gaffer, he knows much more about this game than you ever will.
16.) 11 Aug 2022 14:19:02
Sometimes a new contract for a young player can prelude an incoming.
Nunes is about the best player left in the Portuguese league and is surely a big step up from the Ox and Naby, so it makes sense on many levels.
17.) 12 Aug 2022 08:59:37
Seems it just popular to hate on Jones at the moment. Thiago holds onto the ball sometime but when he does it it’s all game management and controlling the flow of the game. Jones does the same and all he gets is he ‘hold the ball too long’, he needs to step up etc etc. none of us have any idea what Klopp is asking them to do. Jones is a very talented and hard working midfield all rounder who I think will be big for us in the coming years. I’m sticking my neck out and predicting he will be Hendo’s successor in the 8 role when Hendo and Milner are retired.
18.) 12 Aug 2022 13:38:29
Nunes ability to take on players, defend and tackle well, and find good passes even in crowded areas, plus has good finishing ability is something Liverpool doesn’t have with this midfield. They work hard, link play well, but we saw how good this team looked when Oxlaide Chamberlain was in form driving at teams from midfield. This for me is why firmino struggles to find goals with this team. You need a midfielder that can put pressure on a center back so firmino can find gaps and open shooting lanes. Every time firmino touches the ball around the box he’s got one or two guys on him. Nunes has found some goals already but I do think if Liverpool had a guy like this in midfield firmino would be a much bigger threat. He just never gets to touch the ball facing goal with space.
19.) 13 Aug 2022 11:05:10
Klopp said technical players lack the fight and fighting players lack the technical skills. I would say Nunes has both .
12 Jan 2022 12:11:15
With Newcastle reportedly paying Chris Woods' £25m release clause, any chance they're interested in Origi?!
{Ed002's Note - I would not expect Origi to be sold this month.}
1.) 12 Jan 2022 13:11:22
While we might be signing a striker this window to cover the Alcon, we would surely be fools to let 1 of our 4 recognised ones depart. Those calling for Origi to depart this window are deluded.
2.) 12 Jan 2022 14:32:05
Origi is nvr fit plays one misses then he’s hardly reliable!
3.) 12 Jan 2022 15:11:29
Was more tongue in cheek for all you sensible Sally's out there. I was more highlighting the fact that Newcastle are rumoured to pay over £20m for a 30 year old who has scored 3 goals in 17 appearances yet our players are deemed 'over priced'
4.) 12 Jan 2022 15:28:10
£20mil was the buy out clause I’m led to believe.
They had to pay it and I doubt Burnley were too keen on letting him go.
5.) 12 Jan 2022 15:34:21
Burnley getting the better deal there. mmmn a striker that doesn't score goals. Origi is a much better striker in my humble opinion.
6.) 12 Jan 2022 15:50:59
Pot lay, surely be fools to sell him now or lose him for free in the summer?
7.) 12 Jan 2022 19:10:20
He’s worth more to us for the remainder of the season than the pittance we’d get on transfer fee. Who could we realistically buy at this stage to replace Origi on the cheap? Literally no one is the answer.
There’s not one striker out there available at a price we can afford who is better than him right now. If he goes on a fee in the summer, that’s fine. It’s not a lot that we’ve lost.
8.) 12 Jan 2022 20:04:25
He may well of scored some important goals and some fans might wear tinted specs because of this but he’s poor at best. Ask Ed 25 if he’d have him at Everton, I don’t need too I know what his answer will be.
{Ed001's Note - Ed025 thought Digne was the best left back in the world a few weeks ago, so why would anyone ask him about a player playing for Liverpool when he never sees anything good in Liverpool players anyway? What a bizarre way to back up your opinion.}
9.) 12 Jan 2022 22:36:48
Chris Woods : Burnley to Newcastle
Divock Origi : Liverpool go Burnley.
Origi gets game time and can still live in the area he is settled in.
Before the slanging match about Div recommences I would add this pure speculation on my part with no evidence whatsoever, more a case of 2 + 2 = 4 ðŸ˜ðŸ˜.
{Ed025's Note - i like it though mate..
10.) 13 Jan 2022 07:53:39
Again the question is Pegleg, for the pittance we’d get for Origi, and then after various disbursements have been paid, who can we afford to bring in to replace him? As we’ll get between £5m and £7m at most given that he’s in the last 6 months of his contract. Which won’t help us in the games that Salah and Mane are away. Fact is that he’s worth more here right now than a few million quid in the transfer coffers.
11.) 12 Jan 2022 22:45:08
Ok, ask ed14 if he’d have him at Arsenal. My point being a lot of red fans over hype him because some of the goals he’s scored. I’ve never hidden the fact I don’t think he’s good enough.
{Ed014's Note - err NO 😂
19 Aug 2021 10:00:35
Morning Ed002, I remember you saying LFC had interest in Hoppe from Schalke and it is now being reported that Everton could sign him for as little as £4m. Have we acted on our interest and would he be considered a player to challenge for a starting spot, I don't know much about him (MK - feel free to report! )?
{Ed002's Note - Matthew Hoppe (S) American youngster has been advised to stay in Germany although Schalke are likely sell him in the summer. However, he has attracted interest from a number of sides including Everton, Barcelona and Spurs and the feeling is in the States that FSG might look to having him recruited for Liverpool as he is one of the up-and-coming American players. Certainly, clubs have been scouting him and recent form has been good. I don't see that he would be a starter for any of the leading clubs and unless paying well over the odds a Work Permit may be an issue in England.}
1.) 19 Aug 2021 10:31:16
I think at £4m it’s worth a punt. Loan him back out to Schalke so he gets regular first team football and go from there.
{Ed002's Note - That is not going to happen.}
2.) 19 Aug 2021 11:19:57
With our transfer budget. It’s No hoppe.
3.) 19 Aug 2021 11:52:33
Not a Hoppe in hell we'd sign him!
4.) 19 Aug 2021 14:34:59
Thanks Ed, interesting take on the FSG feelings towards the signing. Are they pushing LFC as a market in the US? If so, a signing like Hoppe would attract fan interest State side.
{Ed002's Note - The feeling in the US is that they should recruit an American player if they can.}
5.) 19 Aug 2021 14:53:17
Should have bought dest when he was in Holland and moved Trent into midfield if that’s the case. Could probably get him from Barcelona now with all their money troubles.
6.) 19 Aug 2021 15:47:38
Interesting on American players. Big fan of Weston Mckennie from Juve. Would be a nice addition to the midfield. Good Gini replacement and I think Juve are open to offers.
{Ed002's Note - He has only moved this summer.}
7.) 19 Aug 2021 16:10:47
Christian Pulisic would have been our best American option.
8.) 19 Aug 2021 16:48:30
I really like Hoppe. Young and with a good motor. Was the best player on the US squad during the Gold Cup in my opinion.
I tend to agree that staying in Germany may be long term, but it would be fun to see him in England like Sargent.
9.) 19 Aug 2021 19:56:51
The US must be a huge potential talent pool?
Massive population and many awesome athletes, albeit soccer is far from number one sport out there.
But, with the game growing, I can really see the US being a future source of talent.
I’d certainly like to see FSG look at this, if they’re not already doing so.
10.) 19 Aug 2021 20:53:49
If only that Clint Dempsey transfer had come off!
11.) 20 Aug 2021 00:44:21
Juicer, believe it or not it’s the most played sport in the US by a long shot. We did coin the phrase “soccer momâ€. I know it had the most registered players over any other sport for year after year. I think the biggest problem is that as kids get older and into high school (14/ 15 years of age) the sport isn’t as attractive for nailing down scholarships etc., sports in general here is a huge business within the under 18’s for both boys and girls. Sadly many of the parents think their kids will get a scholarship for college but in reality few do, and many of the scholarships aren’t even a drop in the bucket. My wife is going to Bard College in NY, she got a full scholarship, definitely not an athletic one. The tuition there is $75k per year…. that’s not a typo. So most kids go into baseball/ softball/ basketball/ football/ golf…golf is a big one too….
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18 Apr 2025 07:48:19
The BBC have done a good article on how the club could potentially replace TAA. they end the article by assessing three players they think could be brought in.
I personally haven't heard of any of the three, so would be keen to get thoughts of others. The three were Guela Doue (Strasbourg), Anton Gaaei (Ajax) and Martim Fernandes (Porto) . Anybody know much about either of these?
1.) 18 Apr 2025 08:16:48
Nope no idea lol.
2.) 18 Apr 2025 08:20:14
Ooh. Interesting. Anton Gaaei is my new favourite choice. Some of his crossing and passing looks unreal and that's what we need.
3.) 18 Apr 2025 08:43:43
Whoever they are, they will be rotating with the excellent Connor B, who is world class on his day, as we have seen on multiple ocassions.
{Ed025's Note - "world class on his day" Johnny???, half decent at his best i would say mate and still has a hell of a lot to learn, potential certainly but i do love the way you reds fans consider your players as superstars if they have made a good tackle or completed a 10 yard pass mate....unbelievable jeff.. :)
4.) 18 Apr 2025 09:07:40
It’s impossible to replace Trent. He’s a one off.
5.) 18 Apr 2025 09:12:48
Morning Ed025, Happy Good Friday! I'm with you, mate.
{Ed025's Note - Morning Rome, CB looks like a decent kid to me mate and may well be the answer to the RB spot, but lets not get ahead of ourselves here he is a young guy who is learning his trade...and not "world class" just yet i feel.. :)
6.) 18 Apr 2025 09:24:52
Does anyone know what most Strasbourg, Ajax and Porto fans are saying about them?
7.) 18 Apr 2025 09:50:20
Exactly the type of RB we should be targeting if Trent leaves, which I'm still in the camp of he won't leave. Cheap transfer fee and wages for a rotation option with Bradley as he is the future 1st choice RB imo. We don't need a frimpong, who I think is pants to stop his progress.
8.) 18 Apr 2025 09:53:40
They're probably saying they're world class, JK, and slagging off their Sporting Directors for not tieing them down to new deals.
9.) 18 Apr 2025 09:57:26
The lad we were linked with at Feyenoord Givairo Read can't half ping a ball aswell.
10.) 18 Apr 2025 10:04:06
Interesting comments from Arne in his press conference. Among other things he seemed to suggest Trent’s future isn’t sorted. I’d take that as a positive as I’d assumed like most people his future was decided, and it must be elsewhere otherwise it would have been announced.
11.) 18 Apr 2025 11:43:05
Not sure about the Strasbourg or Ajax ones, but I like the look of Martim Fernandes at Porto. A really good passer, can invert into midfield or go wide and use his left foot too. The sample size is really small but the nerds were impressed with his numbers.
Julian Ward has a good relationship with Porto.
Givairo Read looks really promising too. Very quick and direct. He marked Rafael Leao out of the game they had with AC Milan. Not sure about his ability to invert or if Slot wants that profile.
The two Brasilians, Vanderson and Wesley might also be on the radar.
18 Feb 2025 11:29:13
Ed025, so what's your thoughts on the new stadium then? Must say, looks very impressive. First ever scorer is a life long Liverpool fan which, as funny as it is, is also quite apt for the first game of Everton's new stadium - sums up the City for me, that the two teams will always be connected in some way.
I lost my Dad quite unexpected nearly two years ago and he was a lifelong Blue nose. He was always so excited to go to the new stadium which he won't unfortunately be able to do now, but my Uncle (his brother) who is also a Blue, got my dads name on a brick which was used in the construction. As much as it pains me, I think I will make a trip next season to the new stadium and catch a game and have a toast. wonder if they'll let me in in my red shirt!
{Ed025's Note - they will let you in Stuie...its getting out alive that may be your problem mate :), sorry to hear about your dad but a nice touch to get a brick in his name i know quite a few who have done similar, im looking forward to going to BMD myself as i have been watching the progress on line for a few years, personally i would have liked a Mega stadium for both clubs as a joint venture for us and the city which would hold Internationals and European finals as well as concerts etc, but i know not everyone feels the same and i can live with that..
1.) 18 Feb 2025 15:49:05
Sorry to hear about your loss Stuie.
Presume that is something Everton organised and is a fantastic gesture by the club. Remember a couple months back Everton named or acknowledged in some way for their altruistic efforts. Hats off to them, shame tribalism in football as I’m with Ed and would have much rather a joint (massive) state of the art stadium that could also be used for events in the city.
Not seen what EFC finalised stadium looks like, but friend went to spurs stadium and is meant to be amazing. If united get go ahead and don’t cut corners their proposed 100k seater stadium could be envy of not just England but Europe - please don’t take as anything to denigrate your new stadium but think shared stadium could have been something to behold…. though as things stand would worry about safety.
{Ed025's Note - the ground is excellent MM...pity about the transport links, apparently the station at Sandhills is not fit for purpose mate and there have been a lot of complaints from those who attended the opening yesterday, the platform is too small and supporters were saying its dangerous especially on the way home, and there were only 10,000 there, imagine when 52,888 are in attendance?..its an accident waiting to happen and needs a major rethink..
2.) 18 Feb 2025 16:48:27
Cheers Ed, yeah will be good for the city and I too was in favour of a joint stadium, though everyone fans were disappointed when they found out they wouldn't be allowed to share the trophy room!
{Ed025's Note - we only need a medicine cupboard Stuie.. :)
3.) 18 Feb 2025 17:58:30
Where are you going to get the 52,000 to fill it Ed25 ?.
{Ed025's Note - on Merseyside WDW, put it this way we wont be contacting the Norwegian embassy any time soon begging for supporters mate.. :)
4.) 18 Feb 2025 18:43:48
Ed0025 I have no intentions of going to Everton’s new stadium but what I will do is watch it on YouTube and then talk down to all Everton fans with a superior complex using CAPITALS mate.
{Ed025's Note - you will have to visit the premium stadium in the country JK, its a must see for all football fans across the world mate and the home of the "peoples club" makes it a no brainer, it makes Anfield look like a shanty town shack because this is state of the art my friend, go on bite the bullet and pay the Merseyside miracle ..the fourth grace a try...you know you want to.. :)
5.) 18 Feb 2025 19:26:58
Moorfields you want ed25 serves the Wirral and wales. don't think Sandhills does? Hopefully your first home game is the derby? Make it a Scouse spectacle.
{Ed025's Note - we dont want any "riff raff" there John.. :)
6.) 18 Feb 2025 23:34:07
Spare cupboard for a trophy room Ed?
{Ed025's Note - at the moment Flash...but all that could change at this new ground which will stand over this city like the great pyramid of Giza mate..
7.) 19 Feb 2025 07:34:58
More chance of a Pyramid of Gazza Ed.
8.) 19 Feb 2025 08:14:19
Good stuff Ed025. I’m one of the ones who would like to see you lot as serious rivals and contenders for titles and cups - it would be great for the city.
{Ed025's Note - it really would WDW, the heady days of the 80,s relived when we were the top 2 in the country would be great, we have a long way to go of course mate but with new owners and a new ground we have the opportunity to progress and make a real go of things...heres hoping..
9.) 19 Feb 2025 08:26:25
More like Gizza Job Ed.
Will you be there for the grand official opening?
{Ed025's Note - i have been promised a ticket Flash but lets see how that goes, my friend worked on the project and has a number of VIP tickets and one of those would be nice but im not counting my chickens just yet mate..
30 Jan 2025 09:32:05
Managed to watch the game last night and what stood out for me was how much we missed the range of passing from both VVD and Trent from the back.
The back line were constantly pressured into mistakes at the back as the outlets were so restricted. I think when VVD plays and Trent isn't, it isn't as noticeable but with both our, it was so one dimensional.
Thought considering the changes, the team did alright. Few mistakes here and there but expected under the circumstances. Chiesa played like he had a point to prove too.
1.) 30 Jan 2025 10:05:32
Chiesa looked busy, held onto the ball too long sometimes too. He's ability to turn with the ball is something else.
2.) 30 Jan 2025 10:15:52
Yeah Bradley never had a very good game on the ball his energy is fantastic but he needs to be better on the ball. quansah Seemed to be all over the place last night too.
3.) 30 Jan 2025 11:44:49
Yeah I was a little disappointed with Bradley. Based on last night I can't see him replacing Trent. However, I think the whole squad was totally disjointed last night so anyone playing badly gets a little slack in my opinion.
4.) 30 Jan 2025 12:44:24
The quality and variety of Trent and Virg's long passing is understated. It's the difference between us having a good system and a great system. Vital for the highest quality fixtures.
How we ever replace that is unthinkable.
5.) 30 Jan 2025 13:52:05
I like Bradley a lot (not last night though) but we missed TAA's delivery last night.
I think we take Trent for granted and focus on his weaker points but he's a huge loss when he doesn't play.
Robbo hit a couple of good long balls early on, I thought.
Maybe we don't need van Dijk afterall ?.
6.) 30 Jan 2025 15:43:03
That's what concerns me most pelican mate is replacing any of those three in the summer - it's near to impossible so we'll be weaker, no doubt about it.
Young Bradley is a great player but he can't do what Trent does, he's just not as experienced yet and dare I say he may not ever get to trents level? I do think he'll be a top player for us in time though.
Replacing Van Dijk is impossible, replacing Salah and the goals is impossible and the same goes for Trent.
Sign them up! Come on Liverpool!
29 Jan 2025 07:05:32
Excerpts from Slots interview with Linekar released on the BBC website. One statement stood out for me:
"I know people sometimes question this because they haven't seen us doing a lot in the transfer market in the summer and now in the winter as well. There's a reason for that - because we're happy with the squad.
"But I do know we're definitely working on strengthening in the summer. "
So, looks like the summer window will be where the action is and not January. Maybe using Jan to get contracts sorted?
1.) 29 Jan 2025 07:40:21
So he’s happy with the squad and that’s why we are not signing anyone but we will buy in the summer! So something has changed between now and the summer. Doesn’t sound good for the 3 we want to sign.
2.) 29 Jan 2025 07:50:17
Longthing
Not actually sure myself as I don’t know how it works. But heard something like the ffp reset starts in summer so we’ll have more financial wiggle room to spend, and obviously recoup over the next 3 years.
Could be absolute waffle but just thought I’d pass it on incase anyone can confirm or deny.
Cheers.
3.) 29 Jan 2025 07:56:50
Longthing, I think January is just a bad time to buy. The best players are usually playing for teams that are having good seasons and therefore they don't want to sell mid-season. Or the only way to tempt them to sell is to pay way over the odds. How many top tier signings actually happen in January? For every Suarez, Virgil or Coutinho there is a Kabak, Caulker or Carroll!
We're doing so well this season that risking destabilising the squad and paying well over the odds just isn't a risk we need to take. If there is an opportunity for a LB or a ST we actually want long term, I think we'll take it though.
4.) 29 Jan 2025 08:02:37
If you’re deluded enough to think Slot will come out and say we need players and the owners aren’t supporting me than you’re more naive than you’re implying. We had all of our CB’s out at one point and had to rely on youngsters for half a season and Klopp still wouldn’t say we’d buy. It’s a non story.
5.) 29 Jan 2025 08:39:17
Or maybe like someone mentioned yesterday, they get the 3 renewals done and pass them off as signings.
6.) 29 Jan 2025 09:10:56
We aren’t getting any contracts sorted. Radio silence from the club is a joke meanwhile we have Fabrizio releasing updates every other day how much Madrid want Trent. It is lucky we are top of the league or fans should be rioting by now and this travesty.
I’m not even fussed if they go at this point - more frustrated by the lack of update one way or another. Should have been sorted by Jan before they could speak to other clubs. How hard is it to speak to an agent and put an offer in front of them if they want them to stay?
7.) 29 Jan 2025 09:13:35
It might be that we need to replace 1 or more of the 3 or it could just be that our identified targets are not available now but will be in the summer and because Slot is happy with the squad he is happy to wait for our primary targets in the summer rather than settling for what is available now.
8.) 29 Jan 2025 10:17:28
Perhaps the players keep on saying no?
9.) 29 Jan 2025 10:27:12
Slot is towing the line given by FSG as a paid employee. Serf attitude.
10.) 29 Jan 2025 10:33:11
"Deluded" and "naive". Why do certain people always have to get so personal and insulting on even the simplest things, when others are just expressing opinion or engaging in debate? Is life so frustrating that you have to take it out on people over here?
This is why so many of the old regulars don't post over here as much as before, stick only to the live chat or just don't bother posting. Because of the few who choose to act like neanderthals.
11.) 29 Jan 2025 10:42:17
Guess the likes of Frode and Lee want Slot out for enabling FSG's penny pinching?
12.) 29 Jan 2025 10:47:48
We did buy when all our centre halves were out injured. We bought Ben Davies from Preston.
There might not have been many options to buy at the time.
It was the January window, see.
13.) 29 Jan 2025 11:00:38
Did Davies ever actually make an appearance for the club?
{Ed001's Note - he got injured.}
14.) 29 Jan 2025 11:57:02
It's right that Slot is going to talk up the squad. It's way better than Feyenoord's was and it's given him the opportunity to put the team in this fantastic position at the end of January. Add to that, the injury situation (touching wood to not jinx it) is pretty good at this time of year, for once.
The big concern is with the 3 + 2 contracts and it starting to impact the business end of the season. The pressure and noise around this topic will intensify, not from within, but from the outside.
Lastly, whether we like it or not, Edwards (and a whole host of his hires) was brought in to lead the new multi-club strategy. I assume that is what is holding up our complete non-action in terms of entering the South American player market. Some progress on that front before the summer would be helpful too. The Copa Sudamericana is on at the moment and all the scouts will be out there to spot talent.
15.) 29 Jan 2025 13:10:31
Jesus Leekuanyew, are you for real?
Serf attitude?
Just leave the site, you're a fool and a gobshi*e.
16.) 29 Jan 2025 14:10:15
I'd imagine the players the actually want aren't available in January. This isn't uncommon and in cases like van dijk I'm glad we held strong, despite the whinging on social media and waited for the player the club and kloop wanted. If it were upto some fans we'd have had Koulibaly or someone instead of van dijk!
17.) 29 Jan 2025 14:37:41
There is nothing Slot said that Edà1 has not been saying for months now so no new ground was broken here, IMO. Like MKS said, Jan. is a bad time to get in general even tho, there are examples of us getting our top targets with Diaz and Gakpo. Even we had to settle for Kabak and Davies at CB cos our top target Konate was not available in Jan due to injury.
I won't include VVD here cos that deal was still in the works as then LFC CEO Peter Moores had to go smooth things out with Saints after the tapping up fiasco. Hence, we paid what we paid for him. As for the contracts and stuff, yeah it should hav happened earlier BUT with Klopp announcing his departure suddenly, it is fine for the players and the club to hold off any discussions till the dust clears. That is normal procedure, IMO.
Also, Ed01 already said that there wouldn't be that much movement in the market due to PSR rules and how clubs will be keeping their powder dry which overall, is what has happened. City had to go wild cos they are lacking bodies but that is more of an exception, IMO. It is what it is.
18.) 29 Jan 2025 14:51:45
I'm changing my mind quicker then the weather with the contracts, one minute I think they're all leaving and the next I think they'll all stay.
One positive for me is I think it's a guarantee they'll of all had offers this month from other teams yet they haven't signed any contract with any other team. This goes a long way showing full well that they do indeed want to stay at Liverpool which is what Ed1 has been saying for ages. It's all up in the air right now, we know nothing but we can hope for the best. It is annoying though waiting for some news, it's gone on long enough.
As for signings I'm over it I just hope those involved can be prepared for what will be a very busy summer for us because if they aren't were buggered but it's all ifs and buts.
19.) 29 Jan 2025 16:31:38
Spot on, Salah. We know nothing and there is no way we are ever going to know the in's and out's of these negotiations. So why bother breaking my head over that and getting my head done in with clickbait articles telling me rubbish? No point, personally.
As for signings in Jan, same thing. If we operate from the standpoint of not selling before we get a replacement and if we ain't selling anyone, we ain't buying anyone. It's that simple. We have two LB's for ex. If we won't sell either one then, why would we go pay to buy one to come in Jan.? Like you, Im over all of this stuff till the summer. On to the actual games where we are actually doing bits.
20.) 29 Jan 2025 18:48:51
So, if you're one of the fans that needs appeasing, Slot has said the club is working to strengthen in the summer.
I hope that's good enough for you.
21.) 29 Jan 2025 18:52:12
Reading between the lines guys do you not think it’s got something to do with PSR rules and the new European wage rules?
We’ve never had this issue before so to suddenly struggle to get players to sign contracts is a bit odd and it coincides with all of these rules coming into force.
It’s been plainly obvious all the way along that all 3 want to stay so let’s hope they can get whatever it is sorted out.
22.) 29 Jan 2025 11:54:10
Ye must strengthen whenever you can! even though it looks like summer but which summer? why wait and see all the top talent play against you rather than for you, as surely Arne is then looking at third or fourth choices for the next window after.
"Di-Stefano"- Bajcetic will be absolutely terrific when he returns this Summer, that's something to well look forward too, two GravenBLOCKS for selection, very tasty! Arne will not allow him to move, he will sort his head out first and the rest will follow.
John Henry/ FSG or whoever signs the cheques? has to totally back Arne-field with his first choice whoever/ whenever, if FSG/ Henry want Arne to be first always.
You can't buy champagne players with lemonade monies John Henry, and ye can't "dig them out of the cemetery" again John Henry sadly, although would not surprise anyone on here if that's been already suggested! although I did see a lot of Shovels outside Arne-field recently, it must have been for the Snow?
And it's no use saying in the Summer if we hopefully win the Premier, that the team is also good enough for another premier season without quality additions, you can never have enough quality players in a top, top squad, all the second eleven must be of a high standard to play most comfortably in the premier next season when needed! " to be the Best, ye have to buy the Best" pity we are owned by the Best (tight@rse! ) Shovels included!
28 Jan 2025 10:57:20
There's been a fair bit of chat recently about finances (Ed002 shakes his head) . A nice visual breakdown of clubs finances is readily available, just search Deloitte Football Money League 2025. You can review a (very) basic breakdown of the clubs revenues and it also tracks salaries. Interesting thing I noted was how most clubs commercial revenue has grown considerably the last couple of years, moving further away from broadcasting revenue.
As mentioned, it's basic, but hopefully gives people some reading material.
1.) 29 Jan 2025 18:50:32
Interesting piece on the BBC on an investigation into Abramovich and Chelsea finances today. All too late really, but it shares some more of the evidence of what we were competing against at that time. We’ve done well to be competitive and win what we have when you look at some of the activities of our competitors over the years.
19 May 2025 16:28:41
To be fair, I think City have history of walking away where they don't see value. They have done it before a couple of times in the past from memory.
13 May 2025 08:41:24
Haha Ed25 that one tickled me. Never change Ed!
{Ed025's Note - i dont think i ever will Stuie mate..cheers..
09 May 2025 09:54:29
Unless Hato is 7ft, he won't pass Viktors minimal height for a CB test. He could always change careers and be an air hostess though.
03 May 2025 11:44:17
I don't think lack of quality balls was Nunez problem, was the more the fact he couldn't hit a barn door.
27 Apr 2025 10:10:12
I think the game against Barcelona just completely summarised what everyone is saying about Madrid. Horrible club. Seems Bellingham has also been drawn into it and developed a pretty atrocious attitude.
21 May 2025 17:22:07
Didn't Ed002 state that players received 5% of the transfer fee usually, though could be different for Germany of course. However, of true, Bayern manipulating the fee could affect the money Wirtz receives plus, he might be miffed that they're trying to short change his current club.
Who knows, it is a rumours site after all.
{Ed001's Note - players automatically receive 5% of any transfer fee unless they hand in a written transfer request.}
21 May 2025 15:39:22
Can we all just appreciate the Stars in their Eyes reference, what a show. Didn't get more exciting than waiting for that smoke to clear!
21 May 2025 15:37:30
Ed001 is in fact Richard Hughes.
{Ed001's Note - shhhh, I was trying to keep that quiet!}
21 May 2025 09:24:28
Hit the nail on the head there I think RedQ. which is also funnily enough a lot better than Nunez would have done!
09 May 2025 15:33:46
Mac player of the month too.