Liverpool FC Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread [mod warning #11145, #32140 (see OP)]

DeadSkin

jesus_thats_gre wrote: »

I will message the camera man

Too late jesus, too late

zing

Posted a link earlier from Reuters which said Carlsberg believed they'd be renewing the shirt sponsorship deal. Daily Mail running with a completely different story on it in tomorrows edition - that some bank named Standard Chartered (who ?) were ready to pay 15m per year for the deal. Naturally it would be great to be able to pull in that kind of money - however what I like about the likes of Carlsberg sponsoring shirts is that it's something the man in the street can connect to - the Aon's, AIG's, Standard Chartered's, etc.. of this world just don't give that.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1204887/Liverpool-set-net-15m-shirt-sponsor-Banking-giants-frame-missing-United.html?ITO=1490

missingtime

zing wrote: »

Posted a link earlier from Reuters which said Carlsberg believed they'd be renewing the shirt sponsorship deal. Daily Mail running with a completely different story on it in tomorrows edition - that some bank named Standard Chartered (who ?) were ready to pay 15m per year for the deal. Naturally it would be great to be able to pull in that kind of money - however what I like about the likes of Carlsberg sponsoring shirts is that it's something the man in the street can connect to - the Aon's, AIG's, Standard Chartered's, etc.. of this world just don't give that.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1204887/Liverpool-set-net-15m-shirt-sponsor-Banking-giants-frame-missing-United.html?ITO=1490

i really dont want to see that on a liverpool shirt

~Rebel~

Looks like Hammill is all but gone to Barnsley
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11669_5476391,00.html

Bit pissed off with this tbh, he's developed so well over the past 2 years, i really would have liked him to become part of the senior setup. Looks more composed and confident on the ball then El Zhar (who i also like) and it would have been nice to have another Liverpool born youngster in the squad.

I hope we have at least got a built in buy back clause anyway as i could really see him becoming a fantastic player in the next year or so. Reminds me a lot of James Milner, but he's just developed so fast over the past 18months i really think theres a lot more to come from him.

HashSlinging

zing wrote: »

Posted a link earlier from Reuters which said Carlsberg believed they'd be renewing the shirt sponsorship deal. Daily Mail running with a completely different story on it in tomorrows edition - that some bank named Standard Chartered (who ?) were ready to pay 15m per year for the deal. Naturally it would be great to be able to pull in that kind of money - however what I like about the likes of Carlsberg sponsoring shirts is that it's something the man in the street can connect to - the Aon's, AIG's, Standard Chartered's, etc.. of this world just don't give that.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1204887/Liverpool-set-net-15m-shirt-sponsor-Banking-giants-frame-missing-United.html?ITO=1490

Wouldnt care if they put kookoo clocks on the shirts once we can get 15m from them.

Well Carlsberg have been taking the piss with their deals of late,so anything new is welcome.

mink_man

carlsberg have sponsored liverpool for centuries!

mink_man

mink_man wrote: »

carlsberg have sponsored liverpool for centuries!

And paid them pennies.

daithijjj

zing wrote: »

Posted a link earlier from Reuters which said Carlsberg believed they'd be renewing the shirt sponsorship deal. Daily Mail running with a completely different story on it in tomorrows edition - that some bank named Standard Chartered (who ?) were ready to pay 15m per year for the deal. Naturally it would be great to be able to pull in that kind of money - however what I like about the likes of Carlsberg sponsoring shirts is that it's something the man in the street can connect to - the Aon's, AIG's, Standard Chartered's, etc.. of this world just don't give that.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1204887/Liverpool-set-net-15m-shirt-sponsor-Banking-giants-frame-missing-United.html?ITO=1490

Accrington stanley???

Who are they???

Exactly.

Dickerty

Ok, let's assume that Rafa will sign one more player, who do you think it will be?

Not who you personally want, who you think is likely.

I think it may be David Wheater. He's English, only 22, would not want to stay in the Championship, even if he is a local boy. He reminds me of a young Hyypia, very useful coming up from set pieces...

Karmafaerie

Dickerty wrote: »

Ok, let's assume that Rafa will sign one more player, who do you think it will be?

Not who you personally want, who you think is likely.

I think it may be David Wheater. He's English, only 22, would not want to stay in the Championship, even if he is a local boy. He reminds me of a young Hyypia, very useful coming up from set pieces...

I firmly believe there will be two more.
One attacking, one defencive.

Distin and Mata/Silva but maybe I'm just dreaming on that.

mayordenis

I'm thinking 3 more Aquilani, ****'s gonna get vicious and malicious, cut the crap I need my red delicious.

whatawaster

~Rebel~ wrote: »

Looks like Hammill is all but gone to Barnsley
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11669_5476391,00.html

Bit pissed off with this tbh, he's developed so well over the past 2 years, i really would have liked him to become part of the senior setup. Looks more composed and confident on the ball then El Zhar (who i also like) and it would have been nice to have another Liverpool born youngster in the squad.

I hope we have at least got a built in buy back clause anyway as i could really see him becoming a fantastic player in the next year or so. Reminds me a lot of James Milner, but he's just developed so fast over the past 18months i really think theres a lot more to come from him.

He did OK in the Championship, and let's be honest, if he was that good then lower premiership teams at least would be coming in for him. Would be nice to have more local lads of course, but none of the current young crop really look good enough. Though i'd have high hopes for Irwin, Pepper and obviously Kelly (though he's not from Liverpool is he?).

zing wrote: »

Posted a link earlier from Reuters which said Carlsberg believed they'd be renewing the shirt sponsorship deal. Daily Mail running with a completely different story on it in tomorrows edition - that some bank named Standard Chartered (who ?) were ready to pay 15m per year for the deal. Naturally it would be great to be able to pull in that kind of money - however what I like about the likes of Carlsberg sponsoring shirts is that it's something the man in the street can connect to - the Aon's, AIG's, Standard Chartered's, etc.. of this world just don't give that.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1204887/Liverpool-set-net-15m-shirt-sponsor-Banking-giants-frame-missing-United.html?ITO=1490

I don't feel a connection with Carlsberg and i never want to. I couldn't care less what it says on our shirt if it pays for one quality player a season to be honest.

whatawaster

mayordenis wrote: »

I'm thinking 3 more Aquilani, ****'s gonna get vicious and malicious, cut the crap I need my red delicious.

what?

Karmafaerie

Aquilani excited by Reds move
Roma midfielder eagerly anticipating switch to Anfield


Roma midfielder Alberto Aquilani is eagerly anticipating completing his move to Liverpool.

The Italy international is expected to seal his switch to Anfield on Friday after a deal in the region of £20million was agreed between the two sides.

Aquilani is set to replace Xabi Alonso, who has left for Real Madrid, as manager Rafa Benitez plots his side's challenge for the Premier League title.

The 25-year-old has thoroughly enjoyed his time at Roma but is looking forward to the next chapter of his career.

"Obviously I feel very sorry to leave my city and Roma," said Aquilani.

"But should the deal be completed with Liverpool it would be fantastic to play with players like (Steven) Gerrard and (Fernando) Torres and the others.

"Liverpool are one of the biggest clubs in the world.

"I am moving on. I want to cordially thank all the Roma fans, who were like neighbours to me and me to them. I was always a fan of Rome and still am."

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11661_5477555,00.html



Aquaman saying all the usual.


See aswell that O'Neill is trying to buy Sneijder!!!!:eek:

Kess73

whatawaster wrote: »

I don't feel a connection with Carlsberg and i never want to. I couldn't care less what it says on our shirt if it pays for one quality player a season to be honest.

Would agree with you. Another advantage of not having a booze company on the shirt would be that it would open up middle eastern markets for shirt sales, and could make us a more attractive option, in terms of marketing over there.

Karmafaerie

Kess73 wrote: »

Would agree with you. Another advantage of not having a booze company on the shirt would be that it would open up middle eastern markets for shirt sales, and could make us a more attractive option, in terms of marketing over there.

Not to mention the fact that it could be displayed in France and Noway.

~Rebel~

Aqualani's special lady friend;
http://www.football365.com/Gallery_Detail/0,17732,13282_5475753,00.html

PiE

~Rebel~ wrote: »

Aqualani's special lady friend;
http://www.football365.com/Gallery_Detail/0,17732,13282_5475753,00.html

Currently to be seen on her knees... begging Alberto not to move from Rome to the North-West of England.

Dublin_Gunner

~Rebel~ wrote: »

Aqualani's special lady friend;
http://www.football365.com/Gallery_Detail/0,17732,13282_5475753,00.html

The [lucky] basterd.

Karmafaerie

PiE wrote: »

Currently to be seen on her knees... begging Alberto not to move from Rome to the North-West of England.

Dublin_Gunner wrote: »

The [lucky] basterd.

'nuff said.

Dublin_Gunner

Lucas considering move

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12874_5477760,00.html


Read at your peril, as quotes are from the s*n.

Karmafaerie

I wouldn't blame him if he did want to move.

IMO he's a saint to have put up with the crap he's been subjected to.

wcarey1975

Karmafaerie wrote: »

I wouldn't blame him if he did want to move.

IMO he's a saint to have put up with the crap he's been subjected to.

+1

Dublin_Gunner

Dublin_Gunner wrote: »

Lucas considering move

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12874_5477760,00.html


Read at your peril, as quotes are from the s*n.

Please don't link anything from them. Sky get all their stories from that mob.

Here's quotes from Lucus himself looking forward to the new season from the official site:)

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/drilldown/N165325090807-0822.htm

Mr Alan

if Lucas leaves Liverpool. We'll regret it. Big time.

~Rebel~

Special link to get Torres at 8/1 for Top scorer, which is frankly a ridiculously good price. Only catch is you can only bet 15euro's, but still, better then nothing!
http://www.paddypower.com/bet/novelty-betting/lfc-specials/lfc-specials?ev_oc_grp_ids=85395&cid=37&AFF_ID=10002726

mike65

Warning that bet is on the nose only.

whatawaster

I’d be amazed if Lucas was let leave, even if he wanted to.
And I don’t know why he’d go back to Brazil at this stage in his career.
I personally think he’ll have a big season and make their World Cup squad.

Boggles

mike65 wrote: »

Warning that bet is on the nose only.

Whats that mean?

Dublin_Gunner

Boggles wrote: »

Whats that mean?

Top scorer with his nose at the end of the season.

therecklessone

Mr Alan wrote: »

if Lucas leaves Liverpool. We'll regret it. Big time.

Yeah, you'll all have to find someone else to argue over...;)

shotamoose

It's just the Sun rewriting old quotes to make things look bad for Liverpool. Again.

deadhead13

Dublin_Gunner wrote: »

Lucas considering move

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12874_5477760,00.html


Read at your peril, as quotes are from the s*n.

This is a story from last week. I can't find the original quote, but from what I remember it was a lot longer. The sun have done a cut and paste job, completely changing its meaning. The usual ****e.

mike65

Boggles wrote: »

Whats that mean?

Win only, no e/w

Dickerty

Karmafaerie wrote: »

I firmly believe there will be two more.
One attacking, one defencive.

Distin and Mata/Silva but maybe I'm just dreaming on that.

Yeh, I think you may!

The thing about another attacker is if they are to be first choice, it has to be ahead of Riera, all other positions are set. Kuyt may be considered by some to be replacable, but I cannot see Rafa taking him out of that RM spot, he is getting better and better there.

Kess73

therecklessone wrote: »

Yeah, you'll all have to find someone else to argue over...;)

Oh that's easy, there is always a scapegoat type player found quickly when the old scapegoat leaves.


Now that Voronin is back he would most likely get the role, with Kuyt getting a few knocks along the way also.

therecklessone

Kess73 wrote: »

Oh that's easy, there is always a scapegoat type player found quickly when the old scapegoat leaves.

When in doubt, blame the Jews.

Yossi it is.

Dublin_Gunner

therecklessone wrote: »

When in doubt, blame the Jews.

Yossi it is.

Thats just so un-PC - I love it!

But I don't think Voronin is gonna play enough games to get the scapegoat role.

If anything, I'd say its gonna be one of the back four thats gonna have a hard time of it this season.

I vote for Degen - if he ever plays. He's a safe bet to blame on stuff, even if he doesn't play

Dickerty

whatawaster wrote: »

I’d be amazed if Lucas was let leave, even if he wanted to.
And I don’t know why he’d go back to Brazil at this stage in his career.
I personally think he’ll have a big season and make their World Cup squad.

Even if not starting every game, he will make the squad. He will be one of the few with Prem experience, which should bring a bit of bite to his game. I think he may push Melo and Anderson for the spot behind Kaka.

~Rebel~

mike65 wrote: »

Win only, no e/w

Shouldn't be a problem for our nando

Dublin_Gunner wrote: »

I vote for Degen - if he ever plays. He's a safe bet to blame on stuff, even if he doesn't play

Odds are, if he was on the pitch at the time, it was probably his fault anyway!

Dublin_Gunner

Something sort of related to us:

Crouch targets top 4 position with Spurs
http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2009/aug/06/peter-crouch-tottenham-sebastien-bassong

At the expense of who I wonder? Arsenal?

Still, a player I wish we hadn't sold. Thought he was super for us.


Oh, and an interesting tidbit:

God named Captain of North Queensland Fury
Guardian

Dublin_Gunner

Bloody hell, the Guardian are on form today.

Check out this load of BS:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2009/aug/07/transfer-rumours-liverpool

With Barcelona poised to finally land Javier Mascherano, Anfield's supremo only wants to replace him with Nicky Butt!

The article is written about as well as my other half's €2 girly magazines.

Boggles

Dublin_Gunner wrote: »

Bloody hell, the Guardian are on form today.

Check out this load of BS:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2009/aug/07/transfer-rumours-liverpool



The article is written about as well as my other half's €2 girly magazines.

Jaysus Dude, tis a piss take.

Sub headline should have really gave it away.

Today's bilge is short but bitter

mike65

The Rumour Mill is a quite deliberately crazy rag bag of unlikely stories from the press. Its only there to generate a lively blog.

Dublin_Gunner

Boggles wrote: »

Jaysus Dude, tis a piss take.

Sub headline should have really gave it away.

Today's bilge is short but bitter

Should have spotted that. Thought it was a piss-take alright, as in the guys own thoughts.

Pain killers not helping the brain this morning.....

Helix

aquilanis medical has hit issues apparently

Eire-Dearg

Helix wrote: »

aquilanis medical has hit issues apparently

You cannot be serious

deadhead13

Helix wrote: »

aquilanis medical has hit issues apparently

Bloody hell - source?

Helix

deadhead13 wrote: »

Bloody hell - source?

more when i have it, its a chap who knows the bloke from the echo who always gets the inside story from liverpool.

got a text saying

"this medical has gone tits up"

I have asked whats the story.

take from it what you will, but when he gets more ill post it