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

klose

Markovic was back training today

Fescue

ebbsy wrote: »

Shaw out for a month ? That has wiped the smirk of their faces.

I'm sure there is a joke somewhere there regarding Shaws "ham"string. I just wouldn't lower myself.

Cjs21

I am pie wrote: »

Come on now Shane, time to jump on a bus down to Southampton and get off boards lad. Step to it....

I doubt shane long get's buses now laaaad

Fescue

Cjs21 wrote: »

I doubt shane long get's buses now laaaad

If he tried he'd keep missing them.

martyos121

Aubameyang playing an absolute blinder here against Bayern. We really should be looking at him, he's versatile too so he can fill a number of positions.

Cjs21

Fescue wrote: »

If he tried he'd keep missing them.

No I heard he's made 57% of his buses, compared to Lamberts 63%. Suppose that makes Lambert a better bus boy?


Seemingly Shaqiri was asked before the supercup about a move and he said he fully expects to stay at Bayern, looks to be a no go for now.

Utopia Parkway

Agent Coulson wrote: »

As I said yesterday I don't mind Eto'o as a stop gap while waiting for a top class striker to become available.

If we have to wait till the January transfer window or next summer for that to happen.

Chelsea used him the same way last season till they got Costa.

I would still like to get a RB and a keeper as well.

We have 3 RB's now. 4 if you include Kelly.

Either way that's more then enough

Cjs21

Borini Update

The idea was to have the deal done a few weeks ago, but for different reasons it was impossible, but we are confident that maybe in the next few days we can do something about Fabio.

- Gus Poyet

http://www1.skysports.com/transfer-centre/

~Rebel~

Cjs21 wrote: »

Borini Update



http://www1.skysports.com/transfer-centre/

Hopefully that means we're close on someone so. If that's Eto'o, so be it. Just have to hope Sturridge's fitness holds up until christmas at least.

Agent Coulson

Utopia Parkway wrote: »

We have 3 RB's now. 4 if you include Kelly.

Either way that's more then enough

Flanagan; is great as cover for both fullback positions but I would prefer and upgrade on the starting right fullback.

Johnson; no one trusts.

Manquillo; is a gamble and could be gone in a season.

Kelly; is more than likely gone.

Cjs21

~Rebel~ wrote: »

Hopefully that means we're close on someone so. If that's Eto'o, so be it. Just have to hope Sturridge's fitness holds up until christmas at least.

I reckon Eto'o wouldn't be the worst choice. I personally would prefer Eto'o to Lavezzi. Imagine seeing him score the winner against Chelsea. Plus he knows his way around European Competetion, he's played with enough clubs to.

Utopia Parkway

Agent Coulson wrote: »

Flanagan; is great as cover for both fullback positions but I would prefer and upgrade on the starting right fullback.

Johnson; no one trusts.

Manquillo; is a gamble and could be gone in a season.

Kelly; is more than likely gone.

Still not a priority. Not with likely 3 RB's already in the squad on the first weekend of the season.

If Rodgers goes for a RB it will probably be next Summer once Johnson leaves.

Fescue

smileyj1987

Cjs21 wrote: »

Borini Update



http://www1.skysports.com/transfer-centre/

I'd imagine it could be a case of keep Borini until LFC have their replacement bought first .

Slattsy

Dortmund beating Bayern here.
We thrashed Dortmund.
We're gonna win the league!

djPSB

Dickerty wrote: »

Ok, team for Sunday - same as last Sunday!

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Mignolet

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Manquillo-Skrtel-Lovren-Johnson

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Gerrard--Can

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Henderson

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--Sterling

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Coutinho--

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Sturridge

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Subs: Jones, Enrique, Sakho, Lucas, Allen, Lambert, Borini
Unavailable: Flanagan, Markovic, Lallana,
Out of Squad: Toure, Suso, Ibe, Robinson, Assaidi, Ilori

Not sure there's any value in including Lucas over the likes of Ibe.

Allen provides midfield cover.

billy2012

Delighted that Toure is staying. We need a few experienced guys around, especially with talk of both Agger and Lucas going, two of our more senior players.

osnola ibax

Slattsy wrote: »

Dortmund beating Bayern here.
We thrashed Dortmund.
We're gonna win the league!

We'd definitely win the Bundesliga

daithijjj

Pique wrote: »

Hey is there a Boards LFC thread FF league? Anyone got the code?

Not sure if anyone gave you the code since this post last night. (or maybe edit into the OP by a mod).

There's 149 entrants so far.

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=91322653&postcount=7516

mightyreds

Slattsy wrote: »

Dortmund beating Bayern here.
We thrashed Dortmund.
We're gonna win the league!

Is that 2 players we we're heavily linked with that scored too

I am pie

Cjs21 wrote: »

I doubt shane long get's buses now laaaad

Come on now Shane, enough chit chat. Bus is waiting...

Cjs21

I am pie wrote: »

Come on now Shane, enough chit chat. Bus is waiting...

Have you posted anything inside here that's worth noting? Wind up merchant at his finest I suppose.

Who do you reckon we should have up front then?

I am pie

Cjs21 wrote: »

Have you posted anything inside here that's worth noting? Wind up merchant at his finest I suppose.

Who do you reckon we should have up front then?

Daniel Sturridge
Samuel Eto'o
Rickie Lambert

Next year remove Eto'o and add in Origi.

All of whom are at a level that Shane Long has only ever seen on his videos of MOTD.

What is it you think you have contributed?

Cjs21

I am pie wrote: »

Daniel Sturridge
Samuel Eto'o
Rickie Lambert

Next year remove Eto'o and add in Origi.

All of whom are at a level that Shane Long has only ever seen on his videos of MOTD.

What is it you think you have contributed?

I think the Eto'o move for Origi sounds like a solid idea, although Origi may need a year or two to settle in so might need someone for 2-3 years rather than 1.

Answers your question also I hope.

Pique

Gbear wrote: »

In practice, it'll probably look a lot like this:

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Mig
----Skrtel

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Lovren

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Gerrard
EVVVVERRRRYYYBOOODDDDYYY!

http://images6.fanpop.com/image/photos/35100000/Norman-leon-35112912-245-150.gif

kingshankly

Slattsy wrote: »

Dortmund beating Bayern here.
We thrashed Dortmund.
We're gonna win the league!

Guardiola might come under a bit of pressure this year don't look as good under him as they were

MD1990

Think we should really consider paying Jackson Martinez 27m release clause if we can sell Borini & Assaidi for 21m.

Gbear

Pique wrote: »

http://images6.fanpop.com/image/photos/35100000/Norman-leon-35112912-245-150.gif

That is the correct gif.

Oh, the thanks I would've garnered had I used that instead...

Jesus Wept

Gbear wrote: »

In practice, it'll probably look a lot like this:

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Mig
----Skrtel

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Lovren

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Gerrard
EVVVVERRRRYYYBOOODDDDYYY!

Backstreet's back
ALRIGHT!

murpho999

I see lots of pundits making their predictions and most picking Chelsea as Champions and Utd to make top 4 at Liverpool's expense.

I don't really get this as I'd still see Liverpool's squad, even without Suarez as better than Utd's.

NoelJ

murpho999 wrote: »

I see lots of pundits making their predictions and most picking Chelsea as Champions and Utd to make top 4 at Liverpool's expense.

I don't really get this as I'd still see Liverpool's squad, even without Suarez as better than Utd's.

Really? I'm a Liverpool fan and think Uniteds squad is stronger.

Their goalie is better, our defence is better, their midfield is better and their strikeforce is better?

I am pie

murpho999 wrote: »

I see lots of pundits making their predictions and most picking Chelsea as Champions and Utd to make top 4 at Liverpool's expense.

I don't really get this as I'd still see Liverpool's squad, even without Suarez as better than Utd's.

If they got half the players they have been rumoured with you would be worried!

Woodward is a godsend.

Chelsea bet the house on Costa.

Writing off City seems nuts to me, see people picking them as 4th place. Yikes. If ain't rosey at Xmas the cheque book we be out.

Harry Palmr

5starpool wrote: »

You regretting the nuclear close account action with the return of your avatar?

Missed him to be honest, I feel he and me share so much in life

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xCaPIs8PEw

rossc007

I am pie wrote: »

Writing off City seems nuts to me, see people picking them as 4th place. Yikes. If ain't rosey at Xmas the cheque book we be out.

The City squad has quality in spades, the only player they cant afford a long period without is Yaya. So we should burn down their bakery.

redzerdrog

NoelJ wrote: »

Really? I'm a Liverpool fan and think Uniteds squad is stronger.

Their goalie is better, our defence is better, their midfield is better and their strikeforce is better?

Huh so they have signed vidal after all

redzerdrog

NoelJ wrote: »

Really? I'm a Liverpool fan and think Uniteds squad is stronger.

Their goalie is better, our defence is better, their midfield is better and their strikeforce is better?

Huh so they have signed vidal after all

Iused2likebusts

NoelJ wrote: »

Really? I'm a Liverpool fan and think Uniteds squad is stronger.

Their goalie is better, our defence is better, their midfield is better and their strikeforce is better?

Not a chance their midfield is better as things stand.

Zico

As an outside observer I can say with absolute certainty that I'm surprised by Coutinho and Sturridge. (frowny face)

They're World class and they're not trying to force a transfer or a new contract, publically.

Amazing

T-K-O

Iused2likebusts wrote: »

Not a chance their midfield is better as things stand.

There midfield is weak. Playing Mata and Rooney is going to be a problem for them. januzaj and Herra have potential, the rest..meh

brevity

we are missing a certain je ne sais quoi imo...

Utopia Parkway

NoelJ wrote: »

Really? I'm a Liverpool fan and think Uniteds squad is stronger.

Their goalie is better, our defence is better, their midfield is better and their strikeforce is better?

Goalkeepers and strikers I can understand.

Defence and midfield I do not. Especially midfield.

Knex*

brevity wrote: »

we are missing a certain je ne sais quoi imo...

Fescue knows French. I vote he sorts it.

Fescue

Knex. wrote: »

Fescue knows French. I vote he sorts it.

Mange tout Knex, Mange tout.

Hidalgo

brevity wrote: »

we are missing a certain je ne sais quoi imo...

Is he an out and out striker or can he play out wide also.

Where would he rank in relation to the Shane Long→Fabio Borini scale?

Zico

Knex. wrote: »

Fescue knows French. I vote he sorts it.

A la Houlier?

...engorges vos fills et vos companges!

gafferino

http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/english-soccer/emotional-alberto-moreno-conflicted-about-liverpool-move-1.1896177

“I am living a strange situation because I’m leaving the club of my life,” Moreno told ABC de Sevilla “I was always aware of the two teams (trying) to agree. I never got into that but Sevilla have understood that Liverpool’s offer was good and I am going.

“(I have) many feelings together. What happened on the pitch, with the fans, will remain forever etched on me and I could not help but mourn (the departure) because I did not expect it. First came the parting with colleagues, then with the fans...all very complicated.

“Liverpool are a great team and of course I’m super-motivated. I hope things go well.”

murpho999

NoelJ wrote: »

Really? I'm a Liverpool fan and think Uniteds squad is stronger.

Their goalie is better, our defence is better, their midfield is better and their strikeforce is better?

Same goalies as last year and I think our improved defence could give Mignolet more confidence this season.

Don't see how their midfield is better as many would regard that as their weak area and I think Liverpool's is better.

Strikeforce may be better but ours is not bad either and I'd expect more to come in.

I am pie wrote: »

If they got half the players they have been rumoured with you would be worried!

Woodward is a godsend.

Chelsea bet the house on Costa.

Writing off City seems nuts to me, see people picking them as 4th place. Yikes. If ain't rosey at Xmas the cheque book we be out.

Utd haven't signed anyone yet this week and I think jumping from 7th with the squad they have is a big ask.
Also don't understand why City are being ruled out by many. They are the champions, have lost no key players and should be favourites.

brevity

Hidalgo wrote: »

Is he an out and out striker or can he play out wide also.

Where would he rank in relation to the Shane Long→Fabio Borini scale?

for scales and levels you'd have to talk to rarnes...

Francie Barrett

Adam Morgan on the bench for St. Johnstone against Celtic.

Kerrigooney

Fescue wrote: »

Mange tout Knex, Mange tout.