Liverpool Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 2014 *mod warning linked in OP 26/07*

hadepsx

opinions on the dutch lb Blind. hamamn thinks he would be got for a third of what shaw went for and is on par with shaw etc. looks decent from the few games ive seen of him, but thats been only a few.

Raif Severance

Heartbreak for Mexico.

EuropeanSon

mormank wrote: »

Are you not at all concerned about the losses of Sagna, one of the most solid right backs in the league for years now and Tommy V who while not being a starter for ye last season was still club captain I believe and ye're first line of cover after Mert and Kosh? Those two cannot play all season and if either get injured ye will suffer unless quality cover is attained, and no offence but Wenger has been quite poor at signing centre backs his whole Arsenal career when compared to any other position on the field.

Vermaelen isn't gone? If he did go, then yes, that would be bad news.

Sagna is a big loss, but Wenger has a fairly good record in fullbacks so I'm not hugely broken up over it.

Nuri Sahin

hadepsx wrote: »

opinions on the dutch lb Blind. hamamn thinks he would be got for a third of what shaw went for and is on par with shaw etc. looks decent from the few games ive seen of him, but thats been only a few.

Better DM than LB.

Nuri Sahin

Raif Severance wrote: »

Heartbreak for Mexico.

The evil axis of Man U - Schalke - Bayern prevailed.

hadepsx

Nuri Sahin wrote: »

Better DM than LB.

would he be better than flano at lb though, always good to have a bit of versatility in a player

MD1990

If Sanchez doesn't want to come & if Markovic isnt signed. I would love to see us go for Cuadrado. Probably the best dribbler in world football.

Augmerson

Happy for Kuyt today, he performed well. Always has heart, great worker.

billy2012

I hate all this talk of Sanchez replacing Suarez.

AT the start it was signing Sanchez to play with Suarez, not replace him!!! If Suarez goes we need a top striker to try and replace him as well as signing Sanchez!!

Augmerson

billy2012 wrote: »

I hate all this talk of Sanchez replacing Suarez.

AT the start it was signing Sanchez to play with Suarez, not replace him!!! If Suarez goes we need a top striker to try and replace him as well as signing Sanchez!!

Marsha Marsha Marsha!

Washington Irving

billy2012 wrote: »

I hate all this talk of Sanchez replacing Suarez.

AT the start it was signing Sanchez to play with Suarez, not replace him!!! If Suarez goes we need a top striker to try and replace him as well as signing Sanchez!!

Presenting...

Jesus Wept

Some people here are getting overly focused on Sanchez that's how you overpay. He is just one player

Soft Falling Rain wrote: »

His value has been hit though, no-one can deny that surely? I'd say Barca feel they no longer have to throw Sanchez into the deal and £50-60m alone will be enough, and I don't think they'd be far off thinking that. No chance of his value being £80m now.

redbaron_99 wrote: »

Real Madrid are in negotiations for Falcao. They're not in for Suarez and won't be either. This is something that could seriously affect the price tag of Suarez; the lack of potential buyers.
PSG have Cavani and Ibra.
Real could have Falcao, Benzima, Ronaldo, Bale DiMaria,
Chelsea will have their one striker in Costa,
Monaco is graveyard for top players.
City and United could afford him, but no way that's happening.
Bayern wouldn't touch him.
It only leaves Barca.

Sanchez plus 30m would be a decent deal considering Suarez is only now one crazy instant away from wrecking his career entirely.

Pull the other one love.

ush wrote: »

Whats that in old money?

3 and 6.

super_furry

billy2012 wrote: »

I hate all this talk of Sanchez replacing Suarez.

AT the start it was signing Sanchez to play with Suarez, not replace him!!! If Suarez goes we need a top striker to try and replace him as well as signing Sanchez!!

Remember the same kind of talk with we signed Suarez. He was supposed to play alongside Torres, not replace him.

That didn't work out too bad.

Francie Barrett

i heart chewy louie wrote: »

Some people here are getting overly focused on Sanchez that's how you overpay. He is just one player

I'm more annoyed at the way that people seem to think that Suarez leaving and Sanchez joining is nothing more than a formality.

Gbear

super_furry wrote: »

Remember the same kind of talk with we signed Suarez. He was supposed to play alongside Torres, not replace him.

That didn't work out too bad.

There's not much room for improvement on Suarez though.

Anybody other than Messi or Ronaldo is a downgrade, purely going by the numbers of goals and chances created.

But to do what Suarez does, while also being hilarious and making defenders look like absolute clueless dopes pretty much doesn't exist in the world.

And all that while being the hardest working forward in the world...

He's ****ing incredible lads.

Sanchez isn't fit to lace Suarez's boots tbh

Bring him in to play with Suarez, not replace him

Muahahaha

I agree, he is simply irreplaceable. It's not often in Liverpools history that we have had one of the top three players in the world on our books so I really hope Rogers and Fenway consider the full ramifications of losing a player of his calibre.

We really need to take stock of what we could be actually losing. Not only is it the 30 goals a season and rake of assists that Suarez bring, it's also what he brings to his team mates around him and how his class lifts them all to play better. If you're playing in midfield behind a striker of Suarez' ability you are a lot more motivated to ensure he gets the service he needs because you know that given the right ball Suarez will finish it into the back of the net more often than not. It is hugely spiriting for midfielders to be playing behind such a clinical striker and consequently they raise their game to create chances for him, safe in the knowledge he delivers the goods the majority of the time.

Suarez leaving weakens LFC, there's no two ways about it. Sanchez coming the other way will soften the blow somewhat but despite all that's happened in the last week I think the club should be working on keeping Luis if he wants to stay. We'd need to be assured he was never going to bite again but with the right help that's not an insurmountable task. There's not many players in the world a club would do that for but Suarez is defintely one of them

greendom

rarnes1 wrote: »

Sanchez isn't fit to lace Suarez's boots tbh

Bring him in to play with Suarez, not replace him

He might get a bit nervous if he were to try and lace Suarez's boots. Better to steer well clear.

djPSB

rarnes1 wrote: »

Sanchez isn't fit to lace Suarez's boots tbh

Bring him in to play with Suarez, not replace him

Sanchez reminds me a lot of Sterling actually in terms of style.

Obviously Sterling isn't at that level just yet.

Fescue

djPSB wrote: »

Sanchez reminds me a lot of Sterling actually in terms of style.

Obviously Sterling isn't at that level just yet.

I was saying as much earlier today.

kevohmsford

We were always likely to spend money this summer having qualified for the Champions league. The players we are being linked with so far does not suggest we are selling Suarez. Sanchez, Sterling and Sturridge with Lallana, Gerrard and Henderson behind would be tasty for the start of the season.

Fescue

kevohmsford wrote: »

We were always likely to spend money this summer having qualified for the Champions league. The players we are being linked with so far does not suggest we are selling Suarez. Sanchez, Sterling and Sturridge with Lallana, Gerrard and Henderson behind would be tasty for the start of the season.

I can't back it up with hard evidence but from what I have read from various sources, I am sure Suarez wants to leave and I am sure the club are willing to sell him.

I would be hugely surpised if he is a Liverpool player when the window closes.

smileyj1987

Washington Irving wrote: »

Presenting...

New water boy or tea boy ?

mormank

EuropeanSon wrote: »

Vermaelen isn't gone? If he did go, then yes, that would be bad news.

Sagna is a big loss, but Wenger has a fairly good record in fullbacks so I'm not hugely broken up over it.

My brother is an avid Arsenal fan and he reckons Tommy V is gone/going to Utd to reunite with his buddy RVP. he also says that Serge Aurier is a possible replacement for Sagna which could be an interesting one. And Ye really need a striker too. Ye're midfield options are head and shoulders above Liverpool's tho at the moment especially if you take into account depth.

mormank

MD1990 wrote: »

If Sanchez doesn't want to come & if Markovic isnt signed. I would love to see us go for Cuadrado. Probably the best dribbler in world football.

I haven't really seen enough of Cuadrado to challenge that statement but Cuadrado is a better dribbler than Messi?? Really?

EuropeanSon

mormank wrote: »

My brother is an avid Arsenal fan and he reckons Tommy V is gone/going to Utd to reunite with his buddy RVP. he also says that Serge Aurier is a possible replacement for Sagna which could be an interesting one. And Ye really need a striker too. Ye're midfield options are head and shoulders above Liverpool's tho at the moment especially if you take into account depth.

With all due respect, your brother is probably not going off any more than a few articles a month ago linking Vermaelen to Utd. I don't see us selling one of our only three centre backs unless we get a replacement in first. Wenger's last three big centre back signings (Kos, Mert and Vermaelen himself) haven't been too bad anyway.

Aurier might be the right back, there's been a lot of talk of that. Whoever it is, I'd be confident Wenger will pick a good man.

We definitely need a goalscorer, yeah. No arguing there.

5live

A good display from Navas for Costa Rica. I wonder if we are still interested in him?

K-9

kevohmsford wrote: »

We were always likely to spend money this summer having qualified for the Champions league. The players we are being linked with so far does not suggest we are selling Suarez. Sanchez, Sterling and Sturridge with Lallana, Gerrard and Henderson behind would be tasty for the start of the season.

Going on the press speculation that would be nearly all our budget gone when you add Can and Lambert! We'd need to be selling to buy defenders.

MD1990

mormank wrote: »

I haven't really seen enough of Cuadrado to challenge that statement but Cuadrado is a better dribbler than Messi?? Really?

I would say he is atm. As Messi doesn't dribble as much as he used too when he was playing on the wing. Cuadrado was outstanding for Fiorentina last year. One of the most exciting players to watch in world football imo.

Jesus Wept

Gbear wrote: »

There's not much room for improvement on Suarez though.

Anybody other than Messi or Ronaldo is a downgrade, purely going by the numbers of goals and chances created.

But to do what Suarez does, while also being hilarious and making defenders look like absolute clueless dopes pretty much doesn't exist in the world.

And all that while being the hardest working forward in the world...

He's ****ing incredible lads.

Not to mention being a right good laff.

kevohmsford wrote: »

We were always likely to spend money this summer having qualified for the Champions league. The players we are being linked with so far does not suggest we are selling Suarez. Sanchez, Sterling and Sturridge with Lallana, Gerrard and Henderson behind would be tasty for the start of the season.

Chewy is on his extended summer holliers so he wont be starting the season.

PhiloCypher

Just heard papadopolous name mentioned in the Greece game, anybody have any idea how he has acquitted himself, is he worth going back in for?

Agent Coulson

PhiloCypher wrote: »

Just heard papadopolous name mentioned in the Greece game, anybody have any idea how he has acquitted himself, is he worth going back in for?

He not at the World Cup. Did not make the squad.

davyboy1975

PhiloCypher wrote: »

Just heard papadopolous name mentioned in the Greece game, anybody have any idea how he has acquitted himself, is he worth going back in for?

Thats Sokratis papadopolous, other papa didnt make the squad

mormank

EuropeanSon wrote: »

With all due respect, your brother is probably not going off any more than a few articles a month ago linking Vermaelen to Utd. I don't see us selling one of our only three centre backs unless we get a replacement in first. Wenger's last three big centre back signings (Kos, Mert and Vermaelen himself) haven't been too bad anyway.

Aurier might be the right back, there's been a lot of talk of that. Whoever it is, I'd be confident Wenger will pick a good man.

We definitely need a goalscorer, yeah. No arguing there.

True but he did say that Tommy V and RVP had some sort of close friendship or something, I honestly have no idea about that as I'm a pool fan myself. You could ver ywell be right about that tho, time wil tell. Were those 3 his last 3 CB signings tho, I believe his last 3 were Mert, Kosh and Squillaci! Before those 3 was Tommy V and the return of Sol Campbell, Silvestre not to mention the likes of Senderos and Djourou before them...

Turtyturd

I think his name is papahatadopolous or something like that.

Rayne Wooney

PhiloCypher wrote: »

Just heard papadopolous name mentioned in the Greece game, anybody have any idea how he has acquitted himself, is he worth going back in for?

That's the Dortmund guy not Schalke

mormank

MD1990 wrote: »

I would say he is atm. As Messi doesn't dribble as much as he used too when he was playing on the wing. Cuadrado was outstanding for Fiorentina last year. One of the most exciting players to watch in world football imo.

Wow. Was not aware he was at that level tbh. Good chance he will get a 'big move' after his performances at the world cup too then I would imagine.

MarkY91

if he wasnt good enough to make the greece squad. why the hell were we in for him?

EuropeanSon

mormank wrote: »

True but he did say that Tommy V and RVP had some sort of close friendship or something, I honestly have no idea about that as I'm a pool fan myself. You could ver ywell be right about that tho, time wil tell. Were those 3 his last 3 CB signings tho, I believe his last 3 were Mert, Kosh and Squillaci! Before those 3 was Tommy V and the return of Sol Campbell, Silvestre not to mention the likes of Senderos and Djourou before them...

They were the last ones he signed to start, Squillaci (up there with Wenger's worst ever signings) was signed as 4th choice, as was Silvestre if I recall correctly, which is never going to be a big recipe for success.

Djourou was a good prospect who didn't make it, same with Senderos (who was given far too much game time).


I've no idea if RVP and Vermaelen are big buddies. I don't think it would matter. If Utd want him Vermaelen will definitely want to leave to get game time, I just don't think we'd let him.

Charlie19

MarkY91 wrote: »

if he wasnt good enough to make the greece squad. why the hell were we in for him?

Think he had a doggy knee and had to have surgery.

Edit: Going by wiki, he also injured his shoulder shortly after returning from the knee injury. (good replacement for Agger)

Agent Coulson

MarkY91 wrote: »

if he wasnt good enough to make the greece squad. why the hell were we in for him?

Injuries one after another like Yesil.

MarkY91

ah right. i wasnt aware of his injuries!

Agent Coulson

I know it's caughtoffside so I'll just leave it here anyway for a laugh.

Exclusive: Liverpool Ready to Accept £90m Real Madrid Bid for Luis Suarez..

Florentino Perez fearful that La Liga rivals Barcelona are also interested in the former Ajax man and is therefore ready to sanction an offer that will rule the Nou Camp side out of the running.

http://www.caughtoffside.com/2014/06/29/exclusive-liverpool-set-to-accept-90m-real-madrid-bid-for-luis-suarez/


All I can say is Bidding war please!

michael999999

Agent Coulson wrote: »

I know it's caughtoffside so I'll just leave it here anyway for a laugh.

Exclusive: Liverpool Ready to Accept £90m Real Madrid Bid for Luis Suarez..


http://www.caughtoffside.com/2014/06/29/exclusive-liverpool-set-to-accept-90m-real-madrid-bid-for-luis-suarez/


All I can say is Bidding war please!

Just waiting for spurs to nip in and rob him!

Augmerson

Agent Coulson wrote: »

I know it's caughtoffside so I'll just leave it here anyway for a laugh.

Exclusive: Liverpool Ready to Accept £90m Real Madrid Bid for Luis Suarez..


http://www.caughtoffside.com/2014/06/29/exclusive-liverpool-set-to-accept-90m-real-madrid-bid-for-luis-suarez/


All I can say is Bidding war please!

Ah feck I just got Suarez's name on my jersey and all.

Kerrigooney

Agent Coulson wrote: »

I know it's caughtoffside so I'll just leave it here anyway for a laugh.

Exclusive: Liverpool Ready to Accept £90m Real Madrid Bid for Luis Suarez..


http://www.caughtoffside.com/2014/06/29/exclusive-liverpool-set-to-accept-90m-real-madrid-bid-for-luis-suarez/


All I can say is Bidding war please!

A bidding war?? No thanks. I don't want the mad bastard fella going anywhere.

Agent Coulson

Kerrigooney wrote: »

A bidding war?? No thanks. I don't want the mad bastard going anywhere.

None of do.

But I do think it's only a matter of time now. So if he is to go let him go for a lot of money.

Princess Consuela Bananahammock

Kerrigooney wrote: »

A bidding war?? No thanks. I don't want the mad bastard going anywhere.

Got a laugh out of that, but not sure I agree. If a good player plus obscene money was offered, take it.

Love him as much as I do, he's too much of a risk and you just know he'll get a season long ban the next time he even mistimes a tackle simple because it's him.

googled eyes

Caught Offside ??

Then he's gone already lads, they know their shtuff .:pac:

T-K-O

Kerrigooney wrote: »

A bidding war?? No thanks. I don't want the mad bastard going anywhere.

This. I really want to see us with Suarez in the CL. So he's a little bitey, meh, I'm over it.