Liverpool FC Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours 2016/2017

Buford T. Justice XIX

noodler wrote: »

What was the final score?

4-3 to the 'Pool:)

Harry Palmr

Agent Coulson wrote: »

Holland are losing and Wijnaldum was taken off at half time not sure if that was tactical or an injury.

Tactical by the looks of it - Blind made a double change

BorneTobyWilde

Kerrigooney wrote: »

So you don't want him to defend or attack.

o............k.

Yes, just be a name on the team sheet like Pirlo was for years before he quit.
Conserve energy and bring quality with passing and knowledge. I know in today's modern game and especially in the Premiership that is impossible, but is possible elsewhere. Would liked him to have been at Liverpool for last nearly two years and not in States.

martyos121

I see we're now being linked with James Rodriguez.

It's like the papers have a competition during the internationals over who can make up the sillier story.

Derby day can't come soon enough.

Kerrigooney

BorneTobyWilde wrote: »

Yes, just be a name on the team sheet like Pirlo was for years before he quit.

Seriously? Put down the crazy cake...you're full.

I have a feeling my leg is being pulled here.

jayo26

Pirlo was more then a name on a team sheet he was still a top quality midfielder in his last year with juve and did a lot more then pass the ball. He was one of the most intelligent midfielders ever.

Charlie19

Has Steve Finnan not been located yet?:D

How did kvarme get called up to a LFC "Legends" side?

Also Diao?

Did either of them ever do anything positive in a Liverpool shirt?

The only thing I can think of.. Is that they got sold/given away.

sword1

Charlie19 wrote: »

Has Steve Finnan not been located yet?:D

How did kvarme get called up to a LFC "Legends" side?

Also Diao?

Did either of them ever do anything positive in a Liverpool shirt?

The only thing I can think of.. Is that they got sold/given away.

Happy mothers day

klose

Charlie19 wrote: »

Has Steve Finnan not been located yet?:D

How did kvarme get called up to a LFC "Legends" side?

Also Diao?

Did either of them ever do anything positive in a Liverpool shirt?

The only thing I can think of.. Is that they got sold/given away.

https://www.google.ie/amp/www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/steve-finnan-found---liverpool-9305365.amp

Owns a construction company in London and never wanted to be involved in football post retirement, loved him good ol reliable full back was Steve.

Bowlardo

James rodrigues yes please

Harry Palmr

Chelsea teenage striker Solanke (Vitesse) is also being linked a bit.

Agent Coulson

I love that the club loves a good number 10 but fcuk off with buying them we need a straight up striker not another number 10.

Speckydodge

Agent Coulson wrote:

I love that the club loves a good number 10 but fcuk off with buying them we need a straight up striker not another number 10.

Unless Coutinho is off

Harry Palmr

Barcelona has started Operation Coutinho, Liverpool have started Operation Monitor.

ricero

Speckydodge wrote: »

Unless Coutinho is off

My thoughts exactly.

If we do get champions league football i hope the club brings in champions league quality players as we know well what happened last time we qualified

noodler

ricero wrote: »

My thoughts exactly.

If we do get champions league football i hope the club brings in champions league quality players as we know well what happened last time we qualified

I suppose that was as much to do with no Suarez or fit Sturridge.

Theres alot of media speculation about it but I can't see six new players coming in. It'll be interesting to see how we operate with the extra cash/status.

BorneTobyWilde

jayo26 wrote: »

Pirlo was more then a name on a team sheet he was still a top quality midfielder in his last year with juve and did a lot more then pass the ball. He was one of the most intelligent midfielders ever.

That was point I wanted to make. He was not the defensive kingpin like Gerrard was expected to be under Rodgers. Pirlo was simply first name on team sheet, the person who made things happen. Pirlo did not bomb forward beyond attackers or bomb back to save the day.

Harry Palmr

Klopp would never have a role for a Pirlo regista type so it's all rather academic.

Knex*

Harry Palmr wrote: »

Klopp would never have a role for a Pirlo regista type so it's all rather academic.

That's been essentially Henderson's role when playing 'lesser' teams, so I'd disagree.

Harry Palmr

ok.

Knex*

And also Sahin played that role for Klopp with Dortmund, I'm pretty sure.

Not that I mean Gerrard would play that role for us. Toby was on about Gerrard operating that type of role elsewhere in Europe (which I'm not to sure about either as his legs seemed shot), but I still wouldn't rule out that type of player for us. I think we need an intelligent passer who can quickly transition the play in the manner Alonso used to do for us.

Especially now without having the benefit of Sakho's passing from the back too.

Harry Palmr

He did play deepest that's true but that Dortmund was so dynamic the idea that Klopp played a trad regista is not correct for me. I'd liken Sahin then to Coutinho when he was on the flank of the diamond in 2013/14 rather than an actual sitting playmaker

Still it's all opinions and interpretations

martyos121

Knex. wrote: »

And also Sahin played that role for Klopp with Dortmund, I'm pretty sure.

Not that I mean Gerrard would play that role for us. Toby was on about Gerrard operating that type of role elsewhere in Europe (which I'm not to sure about either as his legs seemed shot), but I still wouldn't rule out that type of player for us. I think we need an intelligent passer who can quickly transition the play in the manner Alonso used to do for us.

Especially now without having the benefit of Sakho's passing from the back too.

Roque Mesa from Las Palmas fits your description well. We've also been linked with him fairly recently, he's having a great season. He's a workhorse, a bit like Kante but with more emphasis on passing than defending.

Super-Rush

I'd take £4£/£50 million plus Rakatic for Coutinho all day long.

Knex*

We hear this every year, but Lucas has apparently agreed to leave Liverpool in the summer.

2.2m to Galatasaray.

http://www.thisisanfield.com/2017/03/lucas-leiva-agrees-2-2-million-summer-move-galatasaray/

Talisman

mormank wrote: »

When is the last time we sent a striker out on loan who then came back to pool and forged a successful career up front for us? I honestly can't remember.

Ian Rush did pretty well after his loan spell at Juventus.

Damien360

Talisman wrote: »

Ian Rush did pretty well after his loan spell at Juventus.

That's not how I remember it. Was it a loan ? I wanted Rush back after his big £3M move but I was really sorry to see Aldo go when Rush came back. Rush wasn't near as prolific in front of goal when he came back.

Talisman

Damien360 wrote: »

That's not how I remember it. Was it a loan ? I wanted Rush back after his big £3M move but I was really sorry to see Aldo go when Rush came back. Rush wasn't near as prolific in front of goal when he came back.

I was only messing... He was a Juventus player for two seasons, one of which he spent on loan at Liverpool.

brevity

Knex. wrote: »

We hear this every year, but Lucas has apparently agreed to leave Liverpool in the summer.

2.2m to Galatasaray.

http://www.thisisanfield.com/2017/03/lucas-leiva-agrees-2-2-million-summer-move-galatasaray/

Why Turkey? Surely there is somewhere better for him?

J Mysterio

Knex. wrote: »

We hear this every year, but Lucas has apparently agreed to leave Liverpool in the summer.

2.2m to Galatasaray.

http://www.thisisanfield.com/2017/03/lucas-leiva-agrees-2-2-million-summer-move-galatasaray/

You'd have to cry bullsh1t really. Why would he go to Turkey? Especially in the current climate. Id say if he goes anywhere, it is Italy or back home to Gremio.

Unreal how the same story is regurgitated every few months. Lazy journalism.

ShamoBuc

Knex. wrote: »

We hear this every year, but Lucas has apparently agreed to leave Liverpool in the summer.

2.2m to Galatasaray.

http://www.thisisanfield.com/2017/03/lucas-leiva-agrees-2-2-million-summer-move-galatasaray/

Told ye that months ago :pac:

54and56

Talisman wrote: »

He was a Juventus player for two seasons, one of which he spent on loan at Liverpool.

That's because Italy was like a foreign country to him the first year ðŸ˜

BorneTobyWilde

Lucas is leaving in summer, he's just not saying which summer.

BorneTobyWilde

Funny how a young player like Lucas can leave for small money, he's a 20 million pound midfielder. He could stay in league.

noodler

BorneTobyWilde wrote: »

Funny how a young player like Lucas can leave for small money, he's a 20 million pound midfielder. He could stay in league.

Ah now.

Liam O

BorneTobyWilde wrote: »

Funny how a young player like Lucas can leave for small money, he's a 20 million pound midfielder. He could stay in league.

Ha, maybe 7 or 8 years ago.

~Rebel~

Knex. wrote: »

We hear this every year, but Lucas has apparently agreed to leave Liverpool in the summer.

2.2m to Galatasaray.

http://www.thisisanfield.com/2017/03/lucas-leiva-agrees-2-2-million-summer-move-galatasaray/

That's a weirdly written article. It's like they're hedging their bets between him being out of contract this year, or next year. And being cagey on whether he's agreed a 2.2 million deal with Galatasaray - as in he'll earn that much, or the club will receive that much for him. It seems to write it both ways, without committing to either.

So i'd say the whole article is balls. But I do think he'll be off this summer, and I wouldn't be surprised if Gala have made an offer, just doubt it's as done a deal as this thing suggests.

SM01

I was under the impression Lucas is out of contact in the summer so if there's no fee payable.

Nerdlingr

I'd say Lucas is waiting round for Rafa to come calling. Would be a great fit at Newcastle if/when they come back up.

~Rebel~

SM01 wrote: »

I was under the impression Lucas is out of contact in the summer so if there's no fee payable.

The article goes into that a bit, saying they reckon he might actually have another year, despite what's been reported - but they're far from definite on it.

Kerrigooney

Sweet Jesus,Anthony Taylor is reffing the derby. He's hopeless.

ricero

Kerrigooney wrote: »

Sweet Jesus,Anthony Taylor is reffing the derby. He's hopeless.

The man is card happy

5starpool

Firmino set to miss Brazil's game with a throat inflammation apparently. Hopefully be ok for the weekend, good that he won't play tomorrow night anyhow. I wonder can they fly him home early or will they wait for the shared charter anyhow?

BorneTobyWilde

Kerrigooney wrote: »

Sweet Jesus Anthony Taylor is reffing the derby. He's hopeless.

Yep , hopeless, and fact he changed his name legally to
Sweet Jesus Anthony Taylor reeks of arrogance.

Agent Coulson

Anyone watch the England under 21 game?

How did Gomez get on?

mormank

5starpool wrote: »

Firmino set to miss Brazil's game with a throat inflammation apparently. Hopefully be ok for the weekend, good that he won't play tomorrow night anyhow. I wonder can they fly him home early or will they wait for the shared charter anyhow?

I wish they were playing tomorrow night. Brazil don't play till wednesday night.

Speckydodge

Tite has confirmed Firmino will start for Brazil

Speckydodge

Agent Coulson wrote:

Anyone watch the England under 21 game?

Agent Coulson wrote:

How did Gomez get on?

Played rb they were pretty much untested defensively tbh

ERG89

Mane got a goal & less minutes than anticipated tonight when Senegal's game was abandoned vs Ivory Coast with a rough looking fan invasion.

tinpib

mormank wrote: »

I wish they were playing tomorrow night. Brazil don't play till wednesday night.

Kick off is 01:45 GMT on Wednesday in Sao Paulo.