Liverpool FC Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours 2016/2017

Grayditch

Hey, remember yesterday when Mane just legged it in and scored a screamer. Gas craic.

razorblunt

noodler wrote: »

Can't understand why excuses are still being made for him to be hoenst.

There's calling it as you see it i.e. his lunge for the tackle was stupid and earlier on in the game he lunged in too but made contact but Sky take the easy route when it comes to playing the blame game and Neville was definitely doing that with Moreno for the goal.

They always do it, Caballero is already having every facet of his game analysed now that Hart was dropped but Hart won't come in for the same scrutiny when he gets back in.

It was good to see a journalist get called out for this on twitter when he jumped on wayward Caballero clearance on Saturday.

5starpool

Palace looking to spend the Bolasie money on Sissoko it seems. Bad news for us.

Harry Palmr

Just saw that , Pulis has been making noises about the need to spend money though.....

D'Agger

rob316 wrote: »

Watched the game from my hotel room in LAs Vegas yesterday morning

Best of luck on Saturday Conor

Sappy404

5starpool wrote: »

Palace looking to spend the Bolasie money on Sissoko it seems. Bad news for us.

I'm not in a rush to flog Benteke. It's not like we're replacing him this window.

gimli2112

Just looking at the predictions thread and only two posters predicted an Arsenal win. I wasn't anywhere near that confident given our record there. Happy that I know nothing about football. 3 goals clear cruising to victory and hanging on at the end. Typical Liverpool fare.

garra

Sappy404 wrote: »

I'm not in a rush to flog Benteke. It's not like we're replacing him this window.

It would be pointless to hold on to him for the sake of having another striker on the books when he doesn't fit the model of striker Klopp needs, but is of value to other teams who could use his abilities. Added to that, his value will drop after a season of partial involvement.

Ben Gadot

We were probably fortunate yesterday truth be told to come up against an Arsenal team that was fairly depleted but mentally, I'm hoping it will be a huge and confidence boosting win.

As Francie said earlier no point in grinding out that result yesterday only to falter against Burnley (no disrespect intended to them). I think this team has happily let themselves be labelled the underdogs for long enough, and it's now time to prove that they're ****ing winners.

Sappy404

garra wrote: »

It would be pointless to hold on to him for the sake of having another striker on the books when he doesn't fit the model of striker Klopp needs, but is of value to other teams who could use his abilities. Added to that, his value will drop after a season of partial involvement.

I'm not saying we should keep him rather than sell him - I think he should go. But I won't be jumping for joy at having £30m in the coffers instead of a 4th choice striker who scored a few important goals for us last season.

If I thought it meant we'd get a better striker, a controlling midfielder or a proper alternative at LB, I'd be delighted to sell him. But I don't think it will change anything.

Tipsy McSwagger

Looks like Hart is leaving City. I wouldnt mind him replacing Mignolet at all.

BorneTobyWilde

Tipsy McSwagger wrote: »

Looks like Hart is leaving City. I wouldnt mind him replacing Mignolet at all.

They are one and the same

Knex*

Tipsy McSwagger wrote: »

Looks like Hart is leaving City. I wouldnt mind him replacing Mignolet at all.

I'd rather see how Karius pans out first, being honest.

Left back and CM are still our main issues.

MD1990

Hart would be a poor signing. Decent keeper but overrated & not worth the wages he would command. Karius deserves a chance as #1 anyway.

BorneTobyWilde

Mane cost 34 million
Worth double now easily
Thanks Southampton

niallo27

MD1990 wrote: »

Hart would be a poor signing. Decent keeper but overrated & not worth the wages he would command. Karius deserves a chance as #1 anyway.

He is actually underrated at this stage. Everyone thinks he is rubbish

Utopia Parkway

Tipsy McSwagger wrote: »

Looks like Hart is leaving City. I wouldnt mind him replacing Mignolet at all.

We already bought a keeper. Just have to get him fit and see how he goes. Not to mention Hart would probably cost a ridiculous amount considering how many errors he makes.

Damien360

Ben Gadot wrote: »

We were probably fortunate yesterday truth be told to come up against an Arsenal team that was fairly depleted but mentally, I'm hoping it will be a huge and confidence boosting win.

As Francie said earlier no point in grinding out that result yesterday only to falter against Burnley (no disrespect intended to them). I think this team has happily let themselves be labelled the underdogs for long enough, and it's now time to prove that they're ****ing winners.

Burnley play a very different game to arsenal. They sit deep, as do Hull, soak the pressure and frustrate open teams. Hopefully we have a tactic to deal with this for the coming year or we may falter.

Agent Coulson

3 points down only 111 more to go till we have the perfect season.

Knex*

Agent Coulson wrote: »

3 points down only 111 more to go till we have the perfect season.

You just reminded me of the post in the match thread stating, "Game one of The Invincibles season 2.0", or something of the sort.

Lol.

BorneTobyWilde

I knew we had Arsenal beat as every time the game stopped they would touch and adjust their hair.

Knex*

BorneTobyWilde wrote: »

I knew we had Arsenal beat as every time the game stopped they would touch and adjust their hair.

They should have tied it up in a bun like Moreno.

Buford T. Justice XIX

niallo27 wrote: »

He is actually underrated at this stage. Everyone thinks he is rubbish

But he has great hair so he would suit us.

Hart isn't as good as the English media would have us believe nor as poor as some fans would have us believe. It's a moot conversation as Karius will be our starter ones he returns unless Mig plays himself into the spot.

Either way, I would be happy.

jesus_thats_gre

BorneTobyWilde wrote: »

Mane cost 34 million
Worth double now easily
Thanks Southampton

I suspect that they have made more out of us in recent years.

ricero

Report from italy linking us with gary medel and a report from spain linking us wih fabio coentrao with a loan move(with option to buy).

BorneTobyWilde

jesus_thats_gre wrote: »

I suspect that they have made more out of us in recent years.

We got Lallana and Lovern cheap to.
The will be around a long time for us

garra

Sappy404 wrote: »

I'm not saying we should keep him rather than sell him - I think he should go. But I won't be jumping for joy at having £30m in the coffers instead of a 4th choice striker who scored a few important goals for us last season.

If I thought it meant we'd get a better striker, a controlling midfielder or a proper alternative at LB, I'd be delighted to sell him. But I don't think it will change anything.

Fair enough I can see your logic, but I dont think it will benefit the club or the player to keep him if he is not going to be playing regularly and cannot fully participate. Having him around for a rainy day is no use to anyone.

LiamoSail

ricero wrote: »

Report from italy linking us with gary medel and a report from spain linking us wih fabio coentrao with a loan move(with option to buy).

He'd do well, Gary Medel. Not just with his break up play but with his passing as well

Agent Coulson

ricero wrote: »

Report from italy linking us with gary medel and a report from spain linking us wih fabio coentrao with a loan move(with option to buy).

Another one who likes the physio table a bit too much in recent years and really can't defend for sh1t either.

Medel would replace Lucas I would guess as a DM and backup CB.

emo72

The camera focused on one of the arsenal's players before the match, and I turned and said to the missus "Holy jaysus! Would ya look at that lads hair. It would be a crime if he headed the ball!". I mean it was so exotically beautiful, and it's not something I would usually notice to be honest. He must have a team of hairdressers in the home room with him before the match. Maybe he couldn't hear the team instructions over the roar of the hairdryer.

I'm glad we won. But also happy i saw such beautiful hair.

5starpool

I thought Medel was likely to sign for Burnley? If we didn't sign him a few years back, we aren't signing him now. Lucas won't be leaving this window.

Harry Palmr

Loan watch 2016/17

J. Dunn Forward Morecambe

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Played 88 mins in 2-1 home win, opening the scoring from the spot.

R. Kent Winger Barnsley

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Played full game in 2-0 home win against Derby County. Quiet first half but came to life in the second, hit the post after a surging run in off the right wing.

FF to 40 seconds

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8A_CWXwyis

D. Ward Goalkeeper Huddersfield

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Played full game in 2-1 home win, including saving a peno (though rebound went in)

R. Fulton Goalkeeper Chesterfield

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Played full game in 3-1 home win against Swindon Town

L. Jones Centre back Swindon

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Not in squad

C. Brannagan Midfielder Wigan Athletic

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No game*
Allan Midfielder Hertha Berlin

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No game
J. Flannagan Full back Burnley

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No game

Brannagan still not gone out to Wigan for some reason. Allan's Hertha Berlin play their first game of the season in the DFB Pokal against 3.Liga side Jahn Regensburg on Sunday

Agent Coulson

Inter are looking at Lucas doing the rounds this morning so maybe a swap of some sorts.

martyos121

Agent Coulson wrote: »

Inter are looking at Lucas doing the rounds this morning so maybe a swap of some sorts.

Lucas to Inter has been doing the rounds since 2011 to be fair. It's like us and Arda Turan. Every. Feckin. Summer.

Buford T. Justice XIX

Agent Coulson wrote: »

Inter are looking at Lucas doing the rounds this morning so maybe a swap of some sorts.

They get Lucas and we give them Balotelli?

Sounds like a typical Italian deal to me.

Buford T. Justice XIX

martyos121 wrote: »

Lucas to Inter has been doing the rounds since 2011 to be fair. It's like us and Arda Turan. Every. Feckin. Summer.

I miss the Will Hughes links this summer:)

martyos121

Buford T. Justice V wrote: »

I miss the Will Hughes links this summer:)

I miss the Suarez is leaving Liverpool links myself.

Pepp1989

Sappy404 wrote:

I'm not in a rush to flog Benteke. It's not like we're replacing him this window.

Imagine benteke playing yesterday?

Me neither.

jesus_thats_gre

BorneTobyWilde wrote: »

We got Lallana and Lovern cheap to.
The will be around a long time for us

25 and 20 million pounds respectively?

I actually like both players but you might be stretching.

5starpool

jesus_thats_gre wrote: »

25 and 20 million pounds respectively?

I actually like both players but you might be stretching.

That's Toby's natural position.

Utopia Parkway

Joyce reporting that Liverpool won't be buying a LB. Going with Moreno.

I'm off for a wee cry.

Harry Palmr

sad face here

martyos121

Moreno must have one of those pay-as-you-play contracts, only in reverse. That's the only explanation for him playing every week.

livinginkorea

Harry Palmr wrote: »

sad face here

That looks like this Harry

Seriously though, I can't understand why Klopp is sticking with him. Surely they know more than we do and see this on a day-to-day basis. How could they stick with this when we are driven crazy by it after every day...every day lads! Imagine that.

ricero

Reckon he will go with milner when fit at left-back and if hes a disaster then we will have to sign a left-back

Pyjamarama

I think Klopp just thinks that the pace he offers on the counter is worth the brain farts. He also prob believes in his ability to coach him up. I wish we were buying a left back too but I think Morenos contribution to our attack is massively underrated and before anyone says "he can't cross/shoot etc" the space his pace creates for others is a huge boon when we counter. If you look at Dortmunds fbs under Klopp the best was prob Pisczcek who was a converted winger prone to the odd issue himself.

BorneTobyWilde

Moreno was looking to attack when we lost ball and put ourselves under pressure. Moreno a little unlucky that it was his space that Arsenal exploited . Other than that he had a decent game. Hopefully he's learning, he's a project for Klopp and his staff.
Hope he gets there soon.

garra

martyos121 wrote: »

Moreno must have one of those pay-as-you-play contracts, only in reverse. That's the only explanation for him playing every week.

No I think there is a clause that if he makes a mistake he is docked a weeks wages. He is hoping to break even on the year when Milner gets the nod.

Harry Palmr

To distract attention from this news - does anyone else think that Sadio Mane could be turned into a centre forward over this season and if successful Klopp sell Sturridge next summer and base his striker attack around Mane and Origi?

daithijjj

Not bringing in a left back this summer will prove to be an error by the end of the season. Im assuming this 'news' is just posturing and we will buy a LB (but have to sell first). Otherwise, its simply a joke to continue with a defender who cant defend.

Doesnt make any sense whatsoever after letting Flanagan and Smith go. Using Milner is square pegs.