Liverpool FC Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 2014 - Mod Note in OP, 1/09

redzerdrog

There is only 5 of the current squad that I would be sad if they left and Stevie is one of them, it would be a travesty is he was to go to another club

DARK-KNIGHT

Pyjamarama wrote: »

Nice of you to put sentimentality at the top of the requirements list when he's being paid with other people's money. Fsg should do what they think is best for the club. What of Stevie won't take a paycut? Should they keep him on his massive wages? No player bigger than the club. Legends have left before.

Tbh there is no bigger Liverpool legend than Gerrard through thick and thin he was loyal he could have won many league titles but stayed true to his club he deserves massive respect not to be told to piss off

Harry Palmr

Agent Coulson wrote: »

I can't see Rodgers ever letting that happen to be honest.

Can you imagine the pressure and calls for Rodgers to lose his job if he goes on a really bad run with Gerrard on the coaching staff.

It would be Giggs mark two.

Turtyturd

DARK-KNIGHT wrote: »

Tbh there is no bigger Liverpool legend than Gerrard

Harry Palmr

DARK-KNIGHT wrote: »

Tbh there is no bigger Liverpool legend than Gerrard through thick and thin he was loyal he could have won many league titles but stayed true to his club he deserves massive respect not to be told to piss off

Turtyturd wrote: »

Excuse me!

MR NINE

It would of course be a shame if he didnt see out his career at liverpool, but fsg probably dont feel he is worth 150k+ a week anymore. I would probably have to agree. Id like to see him stick around, but if he is trying to get a better deal then I understand the club not giving it to him. Obviously we dont know whats going on behind the scenes and what type of offer, if any, has been made to him. Im not sure exactly what hes earning at the moment but I would hazard a guess its around the 150k mark. I think its unrealistic for him to expect the same wage in the future as his value to the club is clearly gonna diminish. If he gets offered that wage elsewhere Ill understand his decision to leave. Im sure ill get slated, but it could be a blessing in disguise if he were to leave. I know its not his fault, but hes being selected game in game out in a role hes not physically capable for imo. It seems rodgers is unwilling to drop/rotate him for whatever reason. In an ideal world hed stay on a lower wage and start less games. If he has greater ambitions then its completely understandable, if he gets offered a large wage by a club thats willing to start him week in week out I wont begrudge him leaving. But I dont think its in liverpools best interests to give him 150k a week and start him week in week out for another year or two, so I completely understand them not giving him a new deal if theyre the terms hes looking for.

Turtyturd

As for Gerrard probably best if he is treated like a plaster and ripped away in one go...although at this point I'd settle for the pussy approach of slowly removing it bit by bit.

NukaCola

Gerrard has played every EPL and CL game this season. BR wants him in the team and squad. He will get at least another year contract. I would be shocked if he didn't.

john why

Nearly 24 hours to go , who's doing the match thread?

willowthewisp

I don’t there is a lot wrong with what Gerrard has said. Anyone who reads the full interview can see;
• He is defending his teammate Balotelli
• He is saying our form is understandable after losing 2 key players (Suarez to Barca & Sturridge to injury).
• He does not want to retire, and if e doesn’t get a contract extension with Liverpool he will play somewhere else next season.
My only hope would be that if does move on, then it would be to another country where he could make an impact with a top team and win that elusive league title (maybe he should just go north of the border and pick up a handy one....).

And in my opinion Gerrard becoming part of the coaching staff in a senior capacity in the next 5 years should be a non runner.

john why

john why wrote: »

Nearly 24 hours to go , who's doing the match thread?

Done.

My record is decent enough too

Pyjamarama

rarnes1 wrote: »

Done.

My record is decent enough too

Yeah but what about when you set it up under your other usernames?!?

Alonso77

DARK-KNIGHT wrote: »

Tbh there is no bigger Liverpool legend than Gerrard through thick and thin he was loyal he could have won many league titles but stayed true to his club he deserves massive respect not to be told to piss off

Hey lets not forget this legend of the club!

Augmerson

Is that cat running with it's knees?

Luis21

Hes not worth a contract extension. Time for a change.

dogbert27

Luis21 wrote: »

Hes not worth a contract extension. Time for a change.

I agree, that cat has got to go.

Pilsbury Doughboy

I think everyone agrees that Stevie should be eased out of the side over the next year or two, but I don't think he should be unceremoniously dumped by the club , he deserves much better than that, obviously he might be asking for too much so a compromise will hopefully be agreed , I can't and dont want to picture him wearing another club teams kit, even if it it was some MLS side.

ush

Don't begrudge him one last pay day with an MLS outfit. Shame to ruin an iconic one club career though. His choice.

smileyj1987

Luis21 wrote: »

Hes not worth a contract extension. Time for a change.

Wow ! He deserves a contract more then anyone at the club . So I think your fairly wrong about this .

T-K-O

The tripe is out in force.

We need to keep Gerrard and use him ala Giggs. He's not expecting nor will he get 150k or anything like it.

T-K-O

T-K-O wrote: »

The tripe is out in force.

We need to keep Gerrard and use him ala Giggs. He's not expecting nor will he get 150k or anything like it.

But but but imagine all the savings in wages we can make, and then pump those savings into some lesser player. Makes perfect sense.

chicorytip

Borini could have a future if utilised properly i.e. on the right side of midfield.
The cross he supplied for Ballotelli the other night was of the highest quality. He's never going to be a twenty goal a season man.Still a quality player though.

brevity

There isnt much point in keeping him if he's not going to be managed correctly. We need someone in to support him and or challenge his position.

T-K-O

rarnes1 wrote: »

But but but imagine all the savings in wages we can make, and then pump those savings into some lesser player. Makes perfect sense.

That old chestnut, his new salary will reflect his level of input. I'm certain he will remain one of our best players next season. Playing him every week is not doing him or the club any favours.

Gerrard will impress this season, no doubt, we haven't seen the best of him yet, same as the rest of the team.

Harry Palmr

Bib Theory starting 13 using getty images

Mig, Stewart, Skrtel, Jones, Moreno, Can, Allen, Gerrard, Lallana, Coutinho, Sterling, Hendo, Balotelli

Not a right back in sight other than Kevin Stewart though! Though Flanno is pictured in training gear without a bib

Rossiter, Tricky-Smith, Sinclair, Brad Smith, among those also training with first team so probably not playing tonight in U21s?

Kerrigooney

96LFCNews ‏@96LFCnews 3m3 minutes ago

Liverpool WILL make a bid for Dortmund star Marco Reus in January.
0 replies 1 retweet 0 favorites

:eek::D

Harry Palmr

KO 7 pm match not listed on any sites AFAIK

Liverpool U21: Ward, Stewart, Maguire, Cleary, Jones, Rossiter, Wilson, Williams, Sinclair, Kent, Smith.

Subs: Vigouroux, Randall, Brannagan, Trickett-Smith, Pelosi.

Tottenhams U21: Glover, McQueen, Ogilvie, Lesniak, ball, Carter-Vickers, Sonupe, Winks, Akindayini, Onamah, Miller.

Subs: Miles, Harrison, Pritchard og Azzaoui.

Good to see Pelosi back.

Turtyturd

Kerrigooney wrote: »

:eek::D

Dortmund haven't started the season that well so I'd offer 5 million below his value as he might be desperate to leave.

klose

Is yesil crocked again?

The Moldy Gowl

Obviously fake. Why don't they just make a bid now?
Couldn't see him going to Liverpool now, looks like Liverpool are heading back to the usual Liverpool of old. Last summer would have been the only chance

Gowlasauras Rex

Gowlasauras Rex wrote: »

Obviously fake. Why don't they just make a bid now?
Couldn't see him going to Liverpool now, looks like Liverpool are heading back to the usual Liverpool of old. Last summer would have been the only chance

A fake story on Twitter? Hardly.

Mad to see it stir some folk though

The Moldy Gowl

rarnes1 wrote: »

A fake story on Twitter? Hardly.

Mad to see it stir some folk though

Indeed, it's like summer all over again.

Augmerson

Turtyturd wrote: »

Dortmund haven't started the season that well so I'd offer 5 million below his value as he might be desperate to leave.

Nooooo no lowballing. We do that and some other club comes in and pips us.

Also never going to happen. We are not signing Reus.

~Rebel~

Turtyturd wrote: »

Dortmund haven't started the season that well so I'd offer 5 million below his value as he might be desperate to leave.

I'd rather we offer 5 million more than his value, and actually try to get him.

Which we won't.

Harry Palmr

Reus almost confirmed today that he'd be playing with Gerrard next season - at Munich! :pac:

Gowlasauras Rex

Gowlasauras Rex wrote: »

Indeed, it's like summer all over again.

Yeah, probably not the reaction you were looking for though

Harry Palmr

Kent opens scoring 1-0 U21s

1-1 now.

Rossier with the winner 2-1

5live

~Rebel~ wrote: »

I'd rather we offer 5 million more than his value, and actually try to get him.

Which we won't.

:eek::eek::eek:

Thats a lot of money for a third choice leftback....

Kerrigooney

Turtyturd wrote: »

Dortmund haven't started the season that well so I'd offer 5 million below his value as he might be desperate to leave.

Just as well Nuri isn't around any more or he'd slap you up and down the thread for chat like that ya pup.

Agent Coulson

5live wrote: »

:eek::eek::eek:

Thats a lot of money for a third choice leftback....

We can convert him to a right back! We are kinda short for players in that position

martyos121

Agent Coulson wrote: »

We can convert him to a right back! We are kinda short for players in that position

We'd want to be careful though, I hear Cardiff are sniffing about because Vincent Tan wants a few more goals from the GK position.
Not a bad idea tbh, Reus would do a good job for us between the posts.

brevity

http://t.co/6F52pcsvgh

Gbear

brevity wrote: »

http://t.co/6F52pcsvgh

I guess this needs to happen again:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHYO3qdFnhg

Augmerson

OwaynOTT

Macavity. wrote: »

Here's a fun game. How do you think we'll do in each competition this year? I reckon we'll scrape top 4, get knocked out of the Champions League in the quarters, get knocked out early in the FA cup and fuck it we'll win the League Cup boys. :pac: Yup, I've been drinking.

League? That's a winning.
Champions league? That's a winning.
FA Cup? That's a winning.
League Cup? You better believe that's a winning.

Soft Falling Rain

Augmerson wrote: »

TBH

danoriordan1402

As much as I would like to see the below, I cant see Rodgers starting Borini despite his gushing during the week, reckon he will be on the bench. Also he may swap Lucas for Gerrard with an eye on Madrid midweek...
In other words I havent a clue..

Mignolet
Manquillo Skrtel Lovren Moreno
Gerrard
Coutinho Henderson
Sterling
Borini Balotelli

It would he refreshing to see Rodgers start borini with balotelli, it would dispell some of the stubborn perception he's recently acquired.

klose

Borini on the bench