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24 Apr 2026
24 Apr 2026 09:57:24
Just imagine if we had used Salah more effectively Ed1.
{Ed001's Note - we wouldn't be scrapping for 5th place then that's for sure!}
24 Apr 2026 09:36:56
Rafael Leao whilst at Milan.
287 games played.
80 goals scored.
65 assists.
He's also 27 in June.
Gakpo, who's 27 in May.
175 games played.
49 goals.
23 assists.
Pretty similar players but Gakpo's stats in the Prem is good.
His record at PSV was better but poorer league. Personally I'd keep Gakpo.
Compare that to the top ranking winger in the league in Saka.
Played 305.
79 goals.
79 assists.
{Ed001's Note - top ranking winger is Salah, even this season his stats are better than Saka.}
24 Apr 2026 09:57:24
Just imagine if we had used Salah more effectively Ed1.
{Ed001's Note - we wouldn't be scrapping for 5th place then that's for sure!}
24 Apr 2026 09:59:26
Not a dig but i do not personally get the hype around "Star boy" Saka.
from memory I cannot recall a season he has put up impressive numbers compared to those Arsenal fans allege he is better than.
24 Apr 2026 10:09:10
Saka is a good player but he is held back by Arteta and his tactics, especially this season. The shift to having a heavy reliance on set pieces does not suit him at all. Saka would thrive in a Klopp team imo
24 Apr 2026 10:12:58
Ed what I mean is Saka is seen as this top top player every season. I remember he was always compared to Salah even though we knew who was the better player.
24 Apr 2026 10:25:25
We shouldn't be letting Salah leave
24 Apr 2026
24 Apr 2026 09:22:20
Ed's please can you do something about this 007 bloke? He's going around all the pages calling Slot by the name "Clot" and it's just vitriol and abuse. He's not actually posting anything constructive or worthwhile debate.
He's just a troll calling our current manager names. It's unbecoming of a Liverpool supporter. I don't wish to tell you how to run your site, but posters like that offer nothing of any value and will just drive way good posters.
{Ed001's Note - if you think that is a problem, you really are soft. Hardly abusive is it? You wouldn't last 5 minutes in a Liverpool household if you think calling him Clot is abusive. You need to go watch some clips of Paul Smith and then you will get some idea of what a family dinner is like, then you will realise that it is not vitriol, it is teasing.}
24 Apr 2026
24 Apr 2026 07:11:40
Agreed Dracred Ed001 called it about Hughes and Edwards from day 1.
24 Apr 2026
24 Apr 2026 04:40:27
Ed001 got it bang on for Edwards. He has just been promoted beyond his area of expertise. That's why he was great for us in the earlier years but has been hopeless for us as of late.
24 Apr 2026
23 Apr 2026 22:20:32
Ed001, mate, if I could a further nuance, could you compare how each manager suits our key players? We're not Chelsea so we're not going to replace everyone, key players like Virg, Dom, Wirtz etc so it would be interesting to consider how each style works with our core.
Thanks you!
{Ed001's Note - yes mate, that's good as the hardest part comparing managers is what to compare. You have easy options for players but managers is difficult.}
24 Apr 2026
23 Apr 2026 22:20:32
Ed001, mate, if I could a further nuance, could you compare how each manager suits our key players? We're not Chelsea so we're not going to replace everyone, key players like Virg, Dom, Wirtz etc so it would be interesting to consider how each style works with our core.
Thanks you!
{Ed001's Note - yes mate, that's good as the hardest part comparing managers is what to compare. You have easy options for players but managers is difficult.}
23 Apr 2026
23 Apr 2026 20:20:34
Thanks Ed001 ?
{Ed001's Note - very welcome Ronald.}
23 Apr 2026
23 Apr 2026 20:20:34
Thanks Ed001 ?
{Ed001's Note - very welcome Ronald.}
23 Apr 2026
23 Apr 2026 19:06:33
It'd be genuinely interesting for Ed001 to expand on that description because I suppose we all see different things in "prime Klopp".
I see intensity of the press, speed in transition, rapid wingers and a creative, intelligent number 9.
Can't say I see that from Stuttgart really but they play in a different league so it's hard to compare.
{Ed001's Note - the first two I was referring to, not so much the latter pair. I think of Klopp's main features, at prime level, were the press and attacking transitions. You can do that numerous ways, it doesn't need wingers or a creative, intelligent number 9.}
23 Apr 2026
23 Apr 2026 19:13:13
Defeat at Anfield in the UCL set off a run of only two victories in eight games, turning a five point lead over Barcelona into a four point deficit in the La Liga.
Though Alonso had a circa 70% success rate, Arbeloa best thus far 65% and the La Liga deficit now stands at nine points.
I can comfortably say however Alonso/Iraola/Enrique would be my choice over Clot, his success win rate so far 25-26 is circa 48%.
P33 16 W, 7D, 10 PL losses. 18 competitive games lost thus far.
Ten Hag won Two Major Trophies FA Cup/Carabao while at man United for circa 2 and a half seasons. So if Clot rightfully goes, his fellow countryman beats him by 50% for Major Trophies won.
LFC under Clot concede the first goal every three games 37/104, a 21% win rate when behind in a game.
Not even Clot can challenge his failures above.
{Ed001's Note - and thanks Mr Bond!}
23 Apr 2026
23 Apr 2026 19:06:33
It'd be genuinely interesting for Ed001 to expand on that description because I suppose we all see different things in "prime Klopp".
I see intensity of the press, speed in transition, rapid wingers and a creative, intelligent number 9.
Can't say I see that from Stuttgart really but they play in a different league so it's hard to compare.
{Ed001's Note - the first two I was referring to, not so much the latter pair. I think of Klopp's main features, at prime level, were the press and attacking transitions. You can do that numerous ways, it doesn't need wingers or a creative, intelligent number 9.}
23 Apr 2026
23 Apr 2026 18:11:38
six signings came last summer, and Clot did a great job?
Leicester fans said the same as you ten years ago after a Fluke PL win 5000-1 winners that season, they have since dropped out of the Premier, the Championship and are now in League One.
Chelsea are the current World Club Champions and have just sacked a manager after losing five straight games, Clot lost 9 out of 12 early doors, the worst run of results by any LFC manager in 73 years, it has taken the month of April to achieve 50 plus PL points. Deliberately picked an LFC team to get beat at Anfield, we are LFC we don't surrender any game before a ball has been even kicked.
As for Alonso he got sacked at RM because his results were not good enough, no PL club would ever touch Clot with a Barge Pole why should we? Alonso has a great CV played Clot twice, lost twice with a 5-0 aggregate score.
It's always quicker and easier to reach the bottom than the top, Leicester and Chelsea fans will tell you that also?
As for "John-nies" number six? they can also touch the "Bottom" as well! but not with a Barge Pole hopefully!
{Ed001's Note - Xabi wasn't sacked because of results, he had one of their highest ever win ratios, he was sacked because the players moaned to Perez about him making them work hard.}
23 Apr 2026
23 Apr 2026 16:44:32
Although I asked Ed001 to include Slot in the list too, just to get his blood boiling!
23 Apr 2026 15:09:49
Ed001, according to the ITKs it's looking like Hoeness is the most likely candidate for the summer. I'll admit I don't know much about him other than he manages stuttgart.
Do you think he would be a good fit? Is his playing style an upgrade on slot etc?
{Ed001's Note - he is very similar to the style of play Klopp used before joining us, so should suit us down to the ground.}
23 Apr 2026 16:39:14
I must have typed out my question at the same time as this post so apologies ed for not double checking newer posts
23 Apr 2026 18:48:17
With huge clear out expected will the DOF buy players to suit Hoeness's game. If yes, does it mean that Hoeness will have say in transfers? How will Izak fit in?
23 Apr 2026 15:09:49
Ed001, according to the ITKs it's looking like Hoeness is the most likely candidate for the summer. I'll admit I don't know much about him other than he manages stuttgart.
Do you think he would be a good fit? Is his playing style an upgrade on slot etc?
{Ed001's Note - he is very similar to the style of play Klopp used before joining us, so should suit us down to the ground.}
23 Apr 2026 16:39:14
I must have typed out my question at the same time as this post so apologies ed for not double checking newer posts
23 Apr 2026 18:48:17
With huge clear out expected will the DOF buy players to suit Hoeness's game. If yes, does it mean that Hoeness will have say in transfers? How will Izak fit in?
23 Apr 2026 14:47:05
With all this stuff going on around about the manager.
I would be interested to see whether ed01 would be interested in doing a tactical review and comparison of the managers of interest we are looking into.
I could imagine it would be a great write up but I also am aware it would take a bit of research and time to cover it. But we ask anyway as can only say no.
But it would be an analysis and comparison of the following -
Alonso
Hoeness
Enrique
Iraola
I think it could be an interesting read to see how the 4 compare, playing style, setup and how they work.
I know a lot of us say we know a fair bit but as actual comparison or breakdown I think would be really interesting to see.
This is also open to members to input their own write ups as well. Be cool to see what everyone thinks and how we all see these managers.
{Ed001's Note - Zeddicus already asked for this, so I am already working on an article on it.}
23 Apr 2026 15:40:19
Amazing! Thank you Ed
23 Apr 2026 16:44:06
Great minds think alike SI09!
23 Apr 2026 16:44:32
Although I asked Ed001 to include Slot in the list too, just to get his blood boiling!
23 Apr 2026 17:05:37
Ed1. great work my man
23 Apr 2026 18:42:59
I like that, Zed. That will definitely fire Ed01 up.
23 Apr 2026 21:15:58
I'm looking forward to this one. Good man ED01. It'll make interesting reading.
23 Apr 2026 22:20:32
Ed001, mate, if I could a further nuance, could you compare how each manager suits our key players? We're not Chelsea so we're not going to replace everyone, key players like Virg, Dom, Wirtz etc so it would be interesting to consider how each style works with our core.
Thanks you!
{Ed001's Note - yes mate, that's good as the hardest part comparing managers is what to compare. You have easy options for players but managers is difficult.}
23 Apr 2026
23 Apr 2026 13:28:05
Ed001 has been around that long he actually helped launch The Ark ?
{Ed001's Note - and Bazza was one of those who marched on 2 by 2.}
23 Apr 2026
23 Apr 2026 13:28:05
Ed001 has been around that long he actually helped launch The Ark ?
{Ed001's Note - and Bazza was one of those who marched on 2 by 2.}
23 Apr 2026 10:29:21
Ed001, you've been around a while, has there ever been such dislike for a current Liverpool manager whilst you've been running the site.
Mr Slot certainly seems to be extremely unpopular here at the moment. I only started reading this site just after Klopp joined so it would be interesting to know who else received the same amount of grief!
{Ed001's Note - no, Rodgers still retains a fair bit of support amongst the fanbase now and Hodgson, while everyone wanted him out, was mostly well-liked. Slot just hasn't managed to endear himself to the fans, even when winning it was difficult to take to him. Souness was another who was terrible but he was Souness and that made him a hero from his playing time, so he was well-protected from dislike.}
23 Apr 2026 13:28:05
Ed001 has been around that long he actually helped launch The Ark ?
{Ed001's Note - and Bazza was one of those who marched on 2 by 2.}
23 Apr 2026 14:01:41
Im so long in the tooth, I had to go into the ark, looking up at the sky
23 Apr 2026 14:18:05
Dont think I've ever disliked a manager we've had, its the football what they play dictates anything negative, but after a while you just know the writing is on the wall with them.you don't listen to the press conferences etc, you know that its going to to be the same as usual, .
But I didn't want Houllier to be our manager, I liked Roy Evans style of football n think he got shafted by the board big time, I was fortunate to remember Paisley, n then the King, but must admit I loved Rafa aswel
23 Apr 2026 15:12:23
Agreed on Rafa Strom, I think he just came up a little short but I'll always remember THAT game and love him for it. He also seemed to "get" the club in a similar way to Jürgen. Guessing he may even still live in the area??
23 Apr 2026 15:17:39
Honestly, I don't think I dislike Slot. I just don't like his football and man management.
My dislike is for the suits who appear to be unaccountable as the club culture that has been built over the last decade is set fire to.
23 Apr 2026 16:05:12
I never disliked Rodgers, yes he came out with some absolute nonsense, but he was and still is an excellent COACH, he's not a great manager but his football at times was excellent.
Rodgers never had us playing this absolute bizarre way of football with little training and bugger all fitness levels.
Say what you want about Rodgers, but he always for the most part respected who he was representing, Slot has done nothing but goad the fans this year with his utter nonsensical press conferences and obsession with PSG.
23 Apr 2026 16:40:47
Johnnyr.i think Rafa has still got a house in Caldy, yea he was unlucky Rafa, got us a champs league win n runner up, he had to fight tooth n nail with H&G to get anything with better backing he could have won that lot, but he 100% got the team n the City, remember he was in a pub abroad bfr a game watching a game with the fans, top manager n man
23 Apr 2026 18:53:22
Slot invites utter dislike and negative energy all on his own due to how he talks, belittles people and makes excuse after excuse for all the issues he has caused this team this season. The guy has no remorse at all and when you put all these things together, the dislike comes on it's own.
23 Apr 2026 10:29:21
Ed001, you've been around a while, has there ever been such dislike for a current Liverpool manager whilst you've been running the site.
Mr Slot certainly seems to be extremely unpopular here at the moment. I only started reading this site just after Klopp joined so it would be interesting to know who else received the same amount of grief!
{Ed001's Note - no, Rodgers still retains a fair bit of support amongst the fanbase now and Hodgson, while everyone wanted him out, was mostly well-liked. Slot just hasn't managed to endear himself to the fans, even when winning it was difficult to take to him. Souness was another who was terrible but he was Souness and that made him a hero from his playing time, so he was well-protected from dislike.}
23 Apr 2026 13:28:05
Ed001 has been around that long he actually helped launch The Ark ?
{Ed001's Note - and Bazza was one of those who marched on 2 by 2.}
23 Apr 2026 14:01:41
Im so long in the tooth, I had to go into the ark, looking up at the sky
23 Apr 2026 14:18:05
Dont think I've ever disliked a manager we've had, its the football what they play dictates anything negative, but after a while you just know the writing is on the wall with them.you don't listen to the press conferences etc, you know that its going to to be the same as usual, .
But I didn't want Houllier to be our manager, I liked Roy Evans style of football n think he got shafted by the board big time, I was fortunate to remember Paisley, n then the King, but must admit I loved Rafa aswel
23 Apr 2026 15:12:23
Agreed on Rafa Strom, I think he just came up a little short but I'll always remember THAT game and love him for it. He also seemed to "get" the club in a similar way to Jürgen. Guessing he may even still live in the area??
23 Apr 2026 15:17:39
Honestly, I don't think I dislike Slot. I just don't like his football and man management.
My dislike is for the suits who appear to be unaccountable as the club culture that has been built over the last decade is set fire to.
23 Apr 2026 16:05:12
I never disliked Rodgers, yes he came out with some absolute nonsense, but he was and still is an excellent COACH, he's not a great manager but his football at times was excellent.
Rodgers never had us playing this absolute bizarre way of football with little training and bugger all fitness levels.
Say what you want about Rodgers, but he always for the most part respected who he was representing, Slot has done nothing but goad the fans this year with his utter nonsensical press conferences and obsession with PSG.
23 Apr 2026 16:40:47
Johnnyr.i think Rafa has still got a house in Caldy, yea he was unlucky Rafa, got us a champs league win n runner up, he had to fight tooth n nail with H&G to get anything with better backing he could have won that lot, but he 100% got the team n the City, remember he was in a pub abroad bfr a game watching a game with the fans, top manager n man
23 Apr 2026 18:53:22
Slot invites utter dislike and negative energy all on his own due to how he talks, belittles people and makes excuse after excuse for all the issues he has caused this team this season. The guy has no remorse at all and when you put all these things together, the dislike comes on it's own.