Liverpool FC Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours 2016/2017

5starpool

Kerrigooney wrote: »

Of the 4 left in it I hope City win it. They annoy me the least.

Whoever does, the good thing is that if we finish 6th we don't have to play the crappy EL qualifier in July anyhow. I hope it's CL we're looking at, but I don't want us playing competitively in July anyhow. We could still finish 7th of course, but while 5th or 6th would be disappointing, lower would be very frustrating and surely won't happen. Surely.

In terms of least annoying, I don't care if Chelsea win it either. I don't like them, but I like Conte, and they are the best team this season.

martyos121

Kerrigooney wrote: »

They'll love to hear that.

I have a mate that's a Spurs fan...every year it's the same thing "oh we have a tiny squad...a couple of injuries and we'll end up midtable. Planning for the future...new stadium blah blah blah" They never end up midtable and they know they're not going to end up midtable but it's an argument you can't win. It's weird arguing with a supporter of another club and you're the one trying to tell him they're good. I've just given up. You can't win.

I've had the exact same experience with certain Spurs fans haha. Wonder if they have their own forum here because they don't think they're good enough for the proper one?

Kerrigooney

martyos121 wrote: »

I've had the exact same experience with certain Spurs fans haha. Wonder if they have their own forum here because they don't think they're good enough for the proper one?

It was the same with the FA cup. Every single round "I hope we get knocked out so we can concentrate on getting back into the Champions League" Yeah that went well for ye this year. I just cant understand that mentality. I was gutted when we were knocked out of the FA cup and the League cup. I want to win ****ing everything.

Kerrigooney

5starpool wrote: »

Whoever does, the good thing is that if we finish 6th we don't have to play the crappy EL qualifier in July anyhow. I hope it's CL we're looking at, but I don't want us playing competitively in July anyhow. We could still finish 7th of course, but while 5th or 6th would be disappointing, lower would be very frustrating and surely won't happen. Surely.

In terms of least annoying, I don't care if Chelsea win it either. I don't like them, but I like Conte, and they are the best team this season.

I hope they don't but I'll be amazed if Chelsea don't win it. I like Conte too. He's a likable fella.

Iused2likebusts

The great thing is all the top 4 rivals will have back league matches arranged and big cup games to play.

Harry Palmr

I'm increasingly resigned to a EL finish position - the great Top Six mini league run will come to an end and that'll burst a balloon or two within the camp I suspect.

eyerer

I'm hoping Klopp has a solid plan B for the city game. The change in tactic worked in December.
A draw would be good. But it wouldn't mean much if the team don't start to sort it out against the lesser teams for the rest of the campaign

5starpool

Harry Palmr wrote: »

I'm increasingly resigned to a EL finish position - the great Top Six mini league run will come to an end and that'll burst a balloon or two within the camp I suspect.

Well there is only one game for it to come to an end in.

Harry Palmr

And that'll be the one! For some reason I thought we had another - Everton could that one actually.

That would be embarrassing.

Agent Coulson

Can is saying the contract negotiations aren't about money.

I'm guessing he wants more game time.

Agent Coulson

Agent Coulson wrote: »

Can is saying the contract negotiations aren't about money.

I'm guessing he wants more game time.

He has to earn that. He has takent but after more players are signed up this summer I reckon he's a squad player next season.

Buford T. Justice XIX

Kerrigooney wrote: »

I hope they don't but I'll be amazed if Chelsea don't win it. I like Conte too. He's a likable fella.

I had to laugh at Conte complaining about manU targeting Hazard for fouls all night.

He does know what club he's managing, doesn't he?

Harry Palmr

U23 highlights plus player interviews. As you'll see the amount of balls TAA pinged in was high, I wish Clyne would chuck a few more in.

The sound is very low but leave it down as the interviews are normal level.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQjUTe6fiBs

Vanolder

There was almost a full round of LOI football last night but lads would rather sit in and watch Liverpool reserves playing ... We must have a fairly unique mindset when it comes to football in this country.

Harry Palmr

I know which side was playing better football! I follow Liverpool not a LoI side so why would I troop out to see a side I have no interest in?

ERG89

Vanolder wrote:

There was almost a full round of LOI football last night but lads would rather sit in and watch Liverpool reserves playing ... We must have a fairly unique mindset when it comes to football in this country.

Yeah it's unique in a Liverpool thread people are talking about Liverpool FC & not LOI. There were even people watching Chelsea vs Man Utd too

Vanolder

Harry Palmr wrote: »

I know which side was playing better football! I follow Liverpool not a LoI side so why would I troop out to see a side I have no interest in?

You 'follow' Liverpool

You jumped on a bandwagon, mate, like most Irish football fans ... You've no affinity to Liverpool or any other post industrial revolution City in the UK other than them being on the TV a lot.

I watch English football and enjoy it but I don't actually believe i'm from Liverpool... unfortunately your average Irish person can't grasp this part and you'd often here them calling each other manCs and scousers and cockneys

Like I said, we have a bizarre mindset when it comes to football and you can see why Rugby and GAA are miles ahead of it in relation to facilities/sponsorship/development.

Watching Liverpool reserves must be one of the most pitiful things I've read in a long time.

gimli2112

I'm confused, I also like the New York Giants. does that mean I'm American?

NukaCola

gimli2112 wrote: »

I'm confused, I also like the New York Giants. does that mean I'm American?

No, you're a wanna-be American if you watch it at the same time LoI is being played. According to some.

NukaCola

Vanolder wrote: »

You 'follow' Liverpool

You jumped on a bandwagon, mate, like most Irish football fans

You should never assume everyone posting here was born in Ireland.

jem

Vanolder wrote: »

There was almost a full round of LOI football last night but lads would rather sit in and watch Liverpool reserves playing ... We must have a fairly unique mindset when it comes to football in this country.

yawn

Vanolder

jem wrote: »

yawn

YNWA, no? Have you forgotten your scouse heritage?

brevity

Vanolder wrote: »

YNWA, no? Have you forgotten your scouse heritage?

Surely it's​ ok for someone not to be interested in in something?

x43r0

Vanolder wrote: »

You 'follow' Liverpool

You jumped on a bandwagon, mate, like most Irish football fans ... You've no affinity to Liverpool or any other post industrial revolution City in the UK other than them being on the TV a lot.

I watch English football and enjoy it but I don't actually believe i'm from Liverpool... unfortunately your average Irish person can't grasp this part and you'd often here them calling each other manCs and scousers and cockneys

Like I said, we have a bizarre mindset when it comes to football and you can see why Rugby and GAA are miles ahead of it in relation to facilities/sponsorship/development.

Watching Liverpool reserves must be one of the most pitiful things I've read in a long time.

Leave it out - You're not going to get much of a positive response with a post like that in this thread so why even bother. The only result is looking like you're popping in for the wind up

Mickeroo

Vanolder, if you wish to discuss League of Ireland then use the appropriate threads.

Harry Palmr

Harry Palmr wrote: »

................. As you'll see the amount of balls TAA pinged in was high, I wish Clyne would chuck a few more in................................

I would think Clyne is encouraged to keep the ball on the floor for the mostpart.

TitianGerm

charolais0153 wrote: »

Is it just me or are can and pogba very similar type players. Don't really fit in anywhere and are only really good driving at defenses

Have had very similar seasons so far. We've been slating Can in here for a few weeks and i don't see Pogba getting the same level of criticism even though he cost way in excess of Can.

Here's a few stats from this season's PL

http://www.squawka.com/comparison-matrix#premier_league/2016/2017/emre_can/641/641/2169/0/p|premier_league/2016/2017/paul_pogba/641/641/2710/0/p#pass_completion/goals_scored/assists/shot_accuracy/tackles_won/aerial_duels_won_%/clearances#total

Osmosis Jones

Augeo wrote: »

I would think Clyne is encouraged to keep the ball on the floor for the mostpart.

He seems to be encouraged to keep the ball caught under his feet.

Osmosis Jones

Osmosis Jones wrote: »

He seems to be encouraged to keep the ball caught under his feet.

I wouldn't imagine so tbh.

Grayditch

I don't have a tricolour tattoo and I can't find my birth cert. Is it cool if I still post here?

Osmosis Jones

Grayditch wrote: »

I don't have a tricolour tattoo and I can't find my birth cert. Is it cool if I still post here?

That depends, are you a follower, a fan, or a supporter?

Glico Man

Vanolder wrote: »

You 'follow' Liverpool

You jumped on a bandwagon, mate, like most Irish football fans ... You've no affinity to Liverpool or any other post industrial revolution City in the UK other than them being on the TV a lot.

Like you did the Patriots in the NFL? I highly doubt it was because of their rich history.

Such a weird post. Liverpool fan enjoys watching any aspect of Liverpool play, reserves that might be part of the future in fact and you take umbrage with it? Bizarre.

You can take your high horse attitude, and hypocritical one too, and stick it frankly.

Mickeroo

Folks, the poster has been dealt with so please drop that line of discussion.

5starpool

Mickeroo wrote: »

Folks, the poster has been dealt with so please drop that line of discussion.

I'll discuss lines all I want, thank you very much. I like straight ones, but squiggly ones are my favourite.

J Mysterio

Grayditch wrote: »

I don't have a tricolour tattoo and I can't find my birth cert. Is it cool if I still post here?

Only if you're from Liverpool and take an oath of allegiance to the British monarch.

mada999

Agent Coulson wrote: »

Can is saying the contract negotiations aren't about money.

I'm guessing he wants more game time.

how much more does he want, he's played a good bit this season surely ?

he's played around 34 games for us this season in all comps... 22 in the league

MD1990

Mickeroo wrote: »

Folks, the poster has been dealt with so please drop that line of discussion.

No need to take it that far.

BullBlackNova

mada999 wrote: »

how much more does he want, he's played a good bit this season surely ?

he's played around 34 games for us this season in all comps... 22 in the league

Maybe some more security over his role in the team?

Despite playing 20+ games, it's been clear for long parts of the season that he is seen as the 4th member of our 3-man midfield. He covers Henderson, Wijnaldum and Lallana, resulting in plenty of games but some very different roles.

As such, his own performances are suffering somewhat.

Just a guess, but he's 23 and, regardless of his poor form of late, he is a talented footballer. I'd reckon he wants to be seen as an important part of the team rather than an important part of the squad.

Riesen_Meal

J Mysterio wrote: »

Only if you're from Liverpool and take an oath of allegiance to the British monarch.

Scouse not English...

Oh wait, I can't say that, I'm from Dublin...

NukaCola

BullBlackNova wrote: »

Maybe some more security over his role in the team?

Despite playing 20+ games, it's been clear for long parts of the season that he is seen as the 4th member of our 3-man midfield. He covers Henderson, Wijnaldum and Lallana, resulting in plenty of games but some very different roles.

As such, his own performances are suffering somewhat.

Just a guess, but he's 23 and, regardless of his poor form of late, he is a talented footballer. I'd reckon he wants to be seen as an important part of the team rather than an important part of the squad.

He'll probably get similar games next season with Europe hopefully. However, if we do our recruitment correctly we should see him pushed further down the pecking order. I like Can but we cant wait for him to get to the next level for much longer, if he wants that place he'll have to earn it.

marklazarcovic

mourinho said pogba was by far the best player on the pitch last night ..he actually said that,only cahill was worse than him last night,defense of rojos stamp is priceless considering what happened to mings . (not by all fans)

any word on arry kane?





yes i know what thread im in thanks.

Vanolder

Glico Man wrote: »

Like you did the Patriots in the NFL? I highly doubt it was because of their rich history.

Such a weird post. Liverpool fan enjoys watching any aspect of Liverpool play, reserves that might be part of the future in fact and you take umbrage with it? Bizarre.

You can take your high horse attitude, and hypocritical one too, and stick it frankly.

I lived in Boston, mate.

marklazarcovic

marklazarcovic wrote: »

...........

any word on arry kane?...............

Scan today ......... hasn't yet been confirmed if he'll miss rest of season

BullBlackNova

NukaCola wrote: »

He'll probably get similar games next season with Europe hopefully. However, if we do our recruitment correctly we should see him pushed further down the pecking order. I like Can but we cant wait for him to get to the next level for much longer, if he wants that place he'll have to earn it.

I agree with you, but you can see where he's coming from.

I mean, in terms of development, he'd nearly be better off playing every week in one position for a lower side than every two weeks in a number of positions even if we do have European football next season.

He hasn't done enough to dislodge any of Lallana, Henderson or Wijnaldum as far as I'm concerned and, while I'd rather he stayed because I do rate him, I can see why he wouldn't be content with his current role.

The main issue he is facing is that our midfield looks a very finely balanced thing. It doesn't really work without each of that trio and each has a very specific role in it. Can, meanwhile, is a bit more of a mesh of each - he's powerful and drives forward and can tackle, but his passing, vision and the subtlety/finesse of Lallana are all absent.

Where could we put him without changing the dynamic of our whole eleven?

LiamoSail

Grayditch wrote: »

I don't have a tricolour tattoo and I can't find my birth cert. Is it cool if I still post here?

I don't know the names of any of the youth team players nor have I ever seen a full game of theirs. Is it cool if I still post here? Or are the exaggerations only allowed when it's LoI fans being slated?

I'd rather watch LoI than Liverpool reserves or youths despite being a Loverpool fan. It certainly doesn't make me ultra nationalist as you suggest

The Can contract thing is a bit of noise distraction IMO.

If he stays fair enough, if he leaves will his replacement be better.....bla bla.

I still think we need a CM/DM to play infront of the back 4 that's an upgrade on Henderson or at least someone who does that role better than Can does passing wise for cover as we'll have EL/CL and PL next year.

We need to keep Can and bring in another or if Can leaves we need to bring in 2 CMs IMO.

Unless Grujic is pencilled in of course

~Rebel~

Vanolder wrote: »

There was almost a full round of LOI football last night but lads would rather sit in and watch Liverpool reserves playing ... We must have a fairly unique mindset when it comes to football in this country.

I know! And some people watching Coronation Street when sure don't we have Fair City!?

Not to mention all the auld cinema's filled up with movies from out foreign. Give me 6 screens showing My Left Foot on repeat please!

Turtyturd

Proved right.

Charlie19

Had a full Irish for breakfast.

I'm so patriotic and in need of a gym membership.

Grayditch

LiamoSail wrote: »

I don't know the names of any of the youth team players nor have I ever seen a full game of theirs. Is it cool if I still post here? Or are the exaggerations only allowed when it's LoI fans being slated?

I'd rather watch LoI than Liverpool reserves or youths despite being a Loverpool fan. It certainly doesn't make me ultra nationalist as you suggest

I absolutely love how seriously you took my post.