Liverpool Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 2014 - Mod Note in OP 28/8

dogbert27

It's terrible having Ricky Lambert for our third choice striker.

http://www.uefa.com/memberassociations/news/newsid=1913517.html

He also has a good record with direct free kicks.

Lambert is being under estimated.

NukaCola

NukaCola wrote: »

Your getting a bit carried away I think. Lambert signing was a relatively low risk, low fee, low wage and decent backup. He can do a job as 3rd choice as many have said.

You'd swear he was signed as the number 1 striker.

djPSB

dogbert27 wrote: »

It's terrible having Ricky Lambert for our third choice striker.

http://www.uefa.com/memberassociations/news/newsid=1913517.html

He also has a good record with direct free kicks.

Lambert is being under estimated.

Speaking of free kicks.

Somebody's going to have to fill the free kick specialist role with Luis gone.

I am pie

in terms of backup strikers Chelsea have Drogba and Torres, at this stage I probably would rather have Lambert! Torres is a busted flush, after the knee and the hamstrings he has nothing left in the tank. Failed over 3 seasons at Chelsea, only there cos they cant shift him on. Drogba is getting on, we'll see how much he has left to give this year.

PropJoe10

Rickie Lambert has scored a goal every two and a bit games in the Premier League with Southampton, and we got him for £4m. I dont see what the problem is whatsoever. Anyone judging a player on their pre-season performances doesnt know anything about football, in my view.

MarkY91

lambert cost 4 million and did more for southampton last season than aspas will do in his entire football career. i see only positives with his signings.

a bad pre-season isnt the end of the world. i remember torres having a crap pre-season when we signed him..he turned out to be one of our greatest ever strikers.

Kerrigooney

There's nothing much to talk about really,is there?

Agent Coulson

Another new signing

Someone could go to town on photoshop with those...

8-10

NukaCola wrote: »

Hell even Suarez wasn't considered by any of the top 4 either before we signed him.

I'm sorry but I don't remember it like that, he was constantly linked I feel!

http://www.espnfc.com/story/807916

http://soccerlens.com/transfer-rumors-110710/50236/

http://www.tribalfootball.com/articles/ajax-striker-suarez-resists-chelsea-man-utd-interest-767011#.U9wOgFallFI

http://www.tribalfootball.com/articles/ajax-s-luis-suarez-attracting-interest-man-utd-man-city-425871#.U9wOflallFI

I have to say I don't remember City interest at the time but I definitely thought he would go to Man United at one stage and I remember Spurs and Chelsea sniffing around also. United were definitely favourites at one stage, I remember being very pissed about the idea!

tritium

Oh god, someone please tell me we've signed Vidal or Reuss or someone, its been, like, days since we had a new signing.

Harry Palmr

Kerrigooney wrote: »

There's nothing much to talk about really,is there?

We've lacked a proper epic saga this summer and Sanchez apart all the targets have been secured bar Remi for for reasons unforeseen. You'd nearly wish to be a gibbering Man Utd supporter mashing the F5 button for news of Vidal, Rues, Hummels, Kroos and everyone else they've yet to sign.

Kerrigooney

Harry Palmr wrote: »

We've lacked a proper epic saga this summer and Sanchez apart all the targets have been secured bar Remi for for reasons unforeseen. You'd nearly wish to be a gibbering Man Utd supporter mashing the F5 button for news of Vidal, Rues, Hummels, Kroos and everyone else they've yet to sign.

FIRE IN THE HOLE.

zarquon

Harry Palmr wrote: »

We've lacked a proper epic saga this summer and Sanchez apart all the targets have been secured bar Remi for for reasons unforeseen. You'd nearly wish to be a gibbering Man Utd supporter mashing the F5 button for news of Vidal, Rues, Hummels, Kroos and everyone else they've yet to sign.

Yeah, terrible thing to be competing for those type of players. Not everyone is interested in players of Lambert's or Can's level.

Fescue

zarquon wrote: »

Yeah, terrible thing to be competing for those type of players. Not everyone is interested in players of Lambert's or Can's level.

Competing? Is that what you call it. I call it a load of fans living in cloud cuckoo land.

Agent Coulson

Harry Palmr wrote: »

We've lacked a proper epic saga this summer and Sanchez apart all the targets have been secured bar Remi for for reasons unforeseen. You'd nearly wish to be a gibbering Man Utd supporter mashing the F5 button for news of Vidal, Rues, Hummels, Kroos and everyone else they've yet to sign.

Kerrigooney

zarquon wrote: »

Yeah, terrible thing to be competing for those type of players. Not everyone is interested in players of Lambert's or Can's level.

And it seems none of those players are interested in joining a club at your level.

7th.

zarquon

Kerrigooney wrote: »

And it seems none of those players are interested in joining a club at your level.

7th.

In much the same way that Suarez wasn't interested in staying at a club of liverpool's level. 14 months ago liverpool were in the same position. Short memories around here!

There's a lot of delusion around here if people think that United will perform no better under LVG than they did under Moyes - the equivalent of saying that Rogers is no better than Hodgson!

Pool lost their best player, United got rid of their weakest points with serious upgrades in the midfield left back and most importantly managerial position.

Lord Trollington

djPSB wrote: »

He's a back up striker for God's sake.

So is Borini. So we're relying more less on Sturridge staying fit all season.

Fescue

Uh-oh.

Rodgers: "Balotelli is a big talent. I saw that in this time at Inter Milan as a young player. He is quick and his touch is terrific."

Fescue

zarquon wrote: »

In much the same way that Suarez wasn't interested in staying at a club of liverpool's level. 14 months ago liverpool were in the same position. Short memories around here!

There's a lot of delusion around here if people think that United will perform no better under LVG than they did under Moyes - the equivalent of saying that Rogers is no better than Hodgson!

Pool lost their best player, United got rid of their weakest points with serious upgrades in the midfield left back and most importantly managerial position.

We surrender.

Harry Palmr

Lord Trollington wrote: »

So is Borini. So we're relying more less on Sturridge staying fit all season.

The club has about 30 million quid to play with and that's before anyone else is sold, another forward is going to be signed.

Rodgers: "Balotelli is a big talent. I saw that in this time at Inter Milan as a young player. He is quick and his touch is terrific."

and its Balotell! :eek:

This is of course just a bit of pre-match nonsense.

Lord Trollington

rarnes1 wrote: »

You'd swear he was signed as the number 1 striker.

I've absolutely no problem with signing Lambert as back up. Lambert was bought prior to selling Suarez I know, but the priority now should be finding a credible alternative to Suarez and as of yet it's looking bleak. At the moment we are relying completely on Sturridge. We need another top class striker.

Pique

zarquon wrote: »

Yeah, terrible thing to be competing for those type of players. Not everyone is interested in players of Lambert's or Can's level.

Competing? I think the word you're looking for is.. . Wishing!

Lord Trollington

Harry Palmr wrote: »

The club has about 30 million quid to play with and that's before anyone else is sold, another forward is going to be signed.


and its Balotell! :eek:

I'd be over the moon if we signed Balotelli.

He'd be idolised in the Kop

zarquon

Pique wrote: »

Competing? I think the word you're looking for is.. . Wishing!

Yeah, united are stuck signing poor quality like Van Gaal, Shaw, Mata and Herrara. :rolleyes:

Harry Palmr

HOLY ZARQUON!

~Rebel~

Lord Trollington wrote: »

I'd be over the moon if we signed Balotelli.

He'd be idolised in the Kop

Have to admit Balotelli would be a very interesting buy...nutbag, but only still about to turn 24 - feels like he's been around forever!

With the right manager, he could be incredible.

Kerrigooney

zarquon wrote: »

In much the same way that Suarez wasn't interested in staying at a club of liverpool's level. 14 months ago liverpool were in the same position. Short memories around here!

There's a lot of delusion around here if people think that United will perform no better under LVG than they did under Moyes - the equivalent of saying that Rogers is no better than Hodgson!

Pool lost their best player, United got rid of their weakest points with serious upgrades in the midfield left back and most importantly managerial position.

You may be right but as of now we have no way of knowing that.

You can come in here swinging your balls around all you want but basically you're just HOPING ye perform better than last season. It's too early to tell.

zarquon

Kerrigooney wrote: »

You may be right but as of now we have no way of knowing that.

You can come in here swinging your balls around all you want but basically you're just HOPING ye perform better than last season. It's too early to tell.

Likewise with liverpool. Are you all hoping that you match or better last years performance?

Reasonable ideals from both teams and only time will tell if they can be matched.

Fescue

zarquon wrote: »

Likewise with liverpool. Are you all hoping that you match or better last years performance?

Reasonable ideals from both teams and only time will tell if they can be matched.

It would be very difficult to improve on last years performance.

After the massive negative of losing Suarez, there has been great strides made in the transfer market in my opinion.

It looks like we are going to sign Moreno, who everyone agrees is much better than Shaw.

We've added a top quality centre back in Lovren.

Emre Can looks very promising. Very promising.

Lallana is a quality player who will do really well in this Liverpool team in my opinion.

Markovic is supposed to be an amazing talent according to some.

We just need to add a good forward and we're set. Probably Reus or Balotelli or Falcao on loan I'd say.

danoriordan1402

I like Balotelli, our team is short a bit of crazy right now

murpho999

Lord Trollington wrote: »

So is Borini. So we're relying more less on Sturridge staying fit all season.

Lord Trollington wrote: »

I've absolutely no problem with signing Lambert as back up. Lambert was bought prior to selling Suarez I know, but the priority now should be finding a credible alternative to Suarez and as of yet it's looking bleak. At the moment we are relying completely on Sturridge. We need another top class striker.

Did the transfer window close today or have Liverpool declared they are not buying another striker?

Mickalus

martyos121 wrote: »

Just take a look at the teams Lambert scored against last season. Not a lad for the big games at all, but should do well for us against the likes of Leicester, West Brom, Villa etc.

http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=16995&season_id=143

Did you miss the Man City, Man Utd, Spurs games there? Palace and Stoke aren't easy teams to score against either.

klose

Markovic sturridge and flanno not at training at the moment. Injured i guess

Techniques07

There seem to be a few Lambert doubters so I'll throw this video up, it's all of his assists and goals from last season. The guy is worth 4mil for his assists alone! He also knows where the back of the net is and takes a good freekick. 4 Million well spent.

stampydmonkey

Techniques07 wrote: »

There seem to be a few Lambert doubters so I'll throw this video up, it's all of his assists and goals from last season. The guy is worth 4mil for his assists alone! He also knows where the back of the net is and takes a good freekick. 4 Million well spent.

But he's no danny welbeck....

stampydmonkey

Another new signing ]

You had me at picture no. 1

martyos121

stampydmonkey wrote: »

You had me at picture no. 1

Picture number 2 for me. Beautiful lean.

Techniques07

stampydmonkey wrote: »

But he's no danny welbeck....

No he's not, but he's a better "overall" player than welbeck

jebidiah

Techniques07 wrote: »

There seem to be a few Lambert doubters so I'll throw this video up, it's all of his assists and goals from last season. The guy is worth 4mil for his assists alone! He also knows where the back of the net is and takes a good freekick. 4 Million well spent.

First one to celebrate with him was Lallana almost every time. Good that we got the two of then who must have a good relationship on and off the pitch.

Jesus Wept

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/incoming/liverpool-fc-transfer-gossip-lavezzi-7547191


If there was any truth in this, why would we not just match ghe offer for hummels. Why is it so low? Doesn't everyone cream themselves over him?

Vicxas

i heart chewy louie wrote: »

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/incoming/liverpool-fc-transfer-gossip-lavezzi-7547191


If there was any truth in this, why would we not just match ghe offer for hummels. Why is it so low? Doesn't everyone cream themselves over him?

I dont rate him at all, not after his WC performance.

Its lazy journalism at its best.

Soft Falling Rain

Interesting to see that Rodgers has been impressed by Coates, would have seen his departure as a dead rubber.

homolumo

Soft Falling Rain wrote: »

Interesting to see that Rodgers has been impressed by Coates, would have seen his departure as a dead rubber.

I think Coates deserves a chance but as BR said he may not get a lot of game time.

I'd like to see Coates get a chance over Toure tbh as I think the latter is finished and a complete liability.

redzerdrog

homolumo wrote: »

I think Coates deserves a chance but as BR said he may not get a lot of game time.

Id rather see him get game time than Toure to be honest

NukaCola

rarnes1 wrote: »

I'd like to see Coates get a chance over Toure tbh as I think the latter is finished and a complete liability.

redzerdrog wrote: »

Id rather see him get game time than Toure to be honest

It might be a bit harsh but I dont want to see Toure in our first 11 and would not be sad to see him shipped out. He is a liability.

Soft Falling Rain

Kolo was quite impressive at the beginning of last season but obviously lost his head at some point. You have to remember too that this is a chap who's been there and done it (and seems to actually care unlike Joe Cole) so he could be a head that would be very worthwhile to keep around in the dressing room.

NukaCola

NukaCola wrote: »

It might be a bit harsh but I dont want to see Toure in our first 11 and would not be sad to see him shipped out. He is a liability.

It's not harsh at all.

If the club want to keep him fair enough but I'd rather he was 5th or 6th choice and had little chance of playing again for us.