who should liverpool buy??

shinzon.com

well hello fellow footie fans (and more importantly 'pool fans!)
who should liverpool buy to strengthen the team and squad in preperation for (hopefully) a title push next season? in an ideal world it'd be duff and possibly a good attacking mid ala poyet. well thats wat i fink, hows bouts you's guys???
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BKtje

They should first buy a less defensivly minded manager imo.

Johnny_the_fox

Originally posted by B-K-DzR
They should first buy a less defensivly minded manager imo.

^ totally agree with you

robz150

Agree about the Manager!

After what happened with Litmanen if they buy Duff he could end up on the bench! It would be great if they could get Steve Finnan and I see Basturk may be available for free, a good attacking player.

http://www.planetfootball.com/article.asp?id=144000&cpid=22&title=Reds+monitor+Basturk+situation

Dugarry? Probably stay with Birmingham
McManaman? probably join up with his mate fowler

like to see Vignal back as well:D

PiE

Duff/Kewell/Emerton/Yakin/Rivaldo/Finnan/Carr

Any/all of the above would make me happy.

And some kind of proven goalscorer to replace Heskey.

ciano

Before going out and spending more (adding to the £100 million GH has spent to date), I'd offload a few players first. If nothing else, it would reduce their massive wage bill!

yop

Well if scouse don't make the CL no decent player would even consider joining them. Who the fuk wants to play in 1 dimensional team that plays 11 at the back?

cournioni

Probably someone unheard of from the Ivory Coast who wont even make the liverpool reserve team.

LizardKing

Houllier has got an awful lot of stick this season and has a lot of pressure on for next season , however I still think he's a good manager , it was a bit unfortunate that fans expectations rose higher than the capabilities of the team ... I think we need to get rid of some of the dead wood and try to blood some of the promising youths which has given a start to some of the stars of today( Owen , Gerrard , Murphy etc. ) - Richie Partridge has looked good while on loan at coventry , also Neil Mellor (there's probably more too) - I think Houllier should sell 2-3 players and buy in 2-3 players and thats it ....

IN:
Damien Duff
Gareth Barry
Steed Malbranque


OUT:
Igor Biscan
Djimi Traore
Bruno Cheyrou

ciano

Originally posted by LizardKing
it was a bit unfortunate that fans expectations rose higher than the capabilities of the team

But considering the amout of money the guy has spent, expecting to win the title isnt unrealistic, is it?

LizardKing

It is a bit when you have the likes of Man Ure , Arsenal , Chelsea

Realisticly Liverpool are a good cup team , who rise to the occasion in cups / some league games but the teams downfall is the lack of consistancy which has plauged them for the last 2 -3 seasons and especially this season on home form.

Maybe I'm being pessimistic but I do not think they'll win the premiership until they can put together a consistant run of positive league results and they play every game as if it was against Man U in the Worthy Final

jonno

I agree with LizardKing about criticism of GH. Granted he has made soem very stupid decisions this season but I still think he's an alright manager. However he needs to bring more flare into the side.

There are alot of players in the squad that get paid but don't do the job - Biscan, Traore, Smicer, Heskey, Cheryou. These players muct be sold for the sole reason that they don't make the cut. Hamann could also be sold to bring in cash to buy a more creative midifelder.

Now who should they bring in. Well I would like to see Steve Finnan, Steed Malbranque and Damien Duff/Harry Kewell.

If they don;t get a CL spot they won't have the money for all of these so rumour has it that Savio could be on the cards because he'l be free at the end of the season.

uberwolf

he consistently refuses to consider players who have undoubted creative ability but prob couldn't cover the pitch making tackles. There are a number in the youth/reserves who have great promise but the obviuos case is Litma a proven player who was treated poorly, partidge needs a run, Foley-sheridan should get his chance too,

IMO baros has the promise to be a great player, no need to waste money on another striker with those lads there costing money.

Is it an indication that he wants creativity when he plays smicer(worst pro in league?) Diuof on the wing, heskey on wing, he's trying to do something without the personnel or is it something else

jonno

Looks like Dugarry doesn't want to go anywhere only stay at Birmingham. He was a target of GH's a while ago. But I don't think Liverpool need strikers. Owen and Baros would be my first choice front two all the time with Diouf and Mellor as back up. That's plenty up front.

Didi Hamann is saying today to the Liverpool website that he wants to stay at Anfield. I would prefer if he was sold for 8 or 9 million to bring in funds.

If Liverpool don't get CL they will have to cut the team down but the question is will GH do it?

Matters

We need to restore the quality Irish connection with LFC again, and hopefully that can help the good times to roll again.

In.
Duff
Finnan
Michael Tonge
Djibril Cisse
Michael Dawson
Steed Malbranque

Out...Out...Please take the garbage out.
Smicer
Biscan
Berger(Thanks, but your'e just not there anymore)
Heskey...Poor Emile..lil'mike will have to get a new best friend

50Cent

Liverpool need wingers BADLY. but **** nah, ya aint getting Duff. I can bet you anything.

50Cent

Steed Malbranque ... what a player

uberwolf

is Malbranque really all that good, haven't heard much reported about him

Dont Ban Me

Someone who can play exciting fotball, becuase lets face it they are probably the most boring team to watch in the last few years, especially since Houiller took over!

Someone along the lines of Mendieta or Zè Roberto is what they need.

jonno

Originally posted by uberwolf
is Malbranque really all that good, haven't heard much reported about him

He's an midfielder who can play out wide and is very comfortable going forward. He is Fulham's top scorer this season afaik.

Originally posted by robz150


and I see Basturk may be available for free, a good attacking player.

If yee got him yee couldnt have a go at us for cheating. I remember him getting Ray Parlour sent off

KdjaCL

I hope Berger goes off to a good team ,that guy is a class player and goes on the list of players whose careers were ruined by Liverpool.
Hopefully spain or somewere amazing how liverpool fans bitch about no width when he is one of the best wide players in the world.
Just shame pool fans dont get to see that.

kdjac

uberwolf

I don't like him at all, 1-dimensional player who shoots before he looks up, at least thats what he's always done in liverpool colours... whats he like for czech rep? I know he's knocked them in for them but not as a wide player

Waylander

I agree with Kdjac, I think he is a smashing player. He is also proff of Houlliers lack of imagination. Smicer always gets a game before Berger, yet to my mind Berger adds alot more to the tema than that headless chicken Vlad ever would.

Schepel

Anyone heard of a new kid called Mannix. Seemingly he's been at the 'Pool' academy since he was about twelve and he's Michael Owen & Stephen Gerard all rolled into one. He's 17 this year so maybe he could be our very own 'Wayne Rooney'. Not sure what stage he's at now but I heard about him from someone who works at Anfield.

LizardKing

FROM liverpoolfc.tv

david mannix: u-17
DOB : 24/08/95
pos : midfield
nationality : english

A talented central midfield player who has represented England at schoolboy and under-17 level David Mannix is a player of immense potential. He possesses a great range of passing, is two footed and a great competitor. Despite missing three months of last season through injury David made great progress playing for the under-17s and caught the eye of the then reserve team coach Joe Corrigan who handed him his debut against Middlesbrough.

Schepel

Thanks for that LizardKing,

Probably a few years away from being much use to GH now I suppose.

KdjaCL

Also hes not french and wont cost 4 or 5 million so GH prolly wont even lok at him.
Doesnt seem to like playing youths unless he has to.

kdjac

the fnj

Originally posted by uberwolf
is Malbranque really all that good, haven't heard much reported about him

He plays really really well for Fulham constantly running at defenders always seems to play the clever ball. He can score goals too, which is a nice bonus.

I wish Liverpool didn't feel the need to raid Fulham in the off season but if it goes ahead how about instead of taking Finnan and Malbranque (our best players) you can take the following prize pony’s:

Andy Melville
Lee Clark
Steve Marlet (but only if your willing to pay the 11 million we did)
Andrejis Stolcers

What we call flair players at Fulham, how about if you pay 11 million for Marlet and we throw in the other three for free.

I'm sure that Steed Malbranque and Steve Finnan are far too developed for G H anyway.

PHB

Realistically if Duff was going to move, would he relaly move to Liverpool.

Half the clubs in the world would be interested in him, whats going to intice him to Liverpool?

50Cent

Someone who can play exciting fotball, becuase lets face it they are probably the most boring team to watch in the last few years, especially since Houiller took over!

Dont know who said it...but what a Eamonn Dunphy statement...jesus creativity at its best


I think Duff will go to Utd along with Ronaldinho and Kapo(auxerre,meant to be next Henry). About Barthez going, i think so, but i dont think Carroll will replace him. Paul Robinson of leeds apparently(who knows) but that still wont be a no1 keeper. Liverpool wont get Malbranque. I personally dont think he would suit their play. Poor Owen up front...hes a good player, but he gets **** all service.

jonno

Came accross this relieving news on the Liverpool website.

Rick Parry today insisted Liverpool won't be put off spending in the transfer market this summer if the Reds fail to qualify for the Champions League.

Gerard Houllier's men must win at Chelsea next week to secure their place in Europe's premier club competition next season, but while Parry insists it will be a blow if they fail to make it he reassures fans that it won't be fatal.

And the Reds' chief executive is also optimistic that Liverpool's summer signings will have the supporters on the edge of their seats next season.

"We will be bringing in new players," said Parry. "There will certainly be a couple. It's about quality and not quantity this summer. We have a big squad now and enough players. It's a case of identifying those of real quality who can make a difference for us.

"We've got a shortlist of players - it's quite a long shortlist at the moment - and it's something we're working on all the time.

"I'm reasonably hopeful that the sort of players we'll be bringing in will please the fans and have them on the edge of their seats. We want them to be players who will make a significant improvement.

"It'll be a disappointment and a blow if we're not in the Champions League but it wouldn't be fatal and we would bounce back. Money is tight in the game at the moment but we haven't overstretched ourselves.

"Failure to qualify for the Champions League isn't going to stop us spending a bit of money so our fans can be reassured on that score."

Caesar_Bojangle

Cisse?

jonno

Well if GH gets Cisse then that must imply that one of teh strikers are on the way out and I'm sure that would have to be Heskey. GH is hardly that confused that he would offload Baros.

Widespread reports today are saying that Finnan is set to sign for Liverpool next week. Then Liverpool are set to table a 17million bid for Duffer.

LizardKing

Been in the papers today

Finnan expected to sign for Liverpool
08/05/03: Liverpool are expected to make Fulham's Steve Finnan their first summer signing in a £4 million, according to reports today.

It is understood that Liverpool boss Gerard Houllier is close to completing a deal for the Republic of Ireland defender, who will play his final game for Fulham at Charlton on Sunday.

Steed Malbranque may also join his Fulham team-mate Finnan at Anfield in a £3 million deal.

Reports also claim Liverpool will then turn their attentions to Blackburn's Damien Duff.

If Liverpool fail to beat Chelsea on Sunday, they will miss out on a Champions League windfall and be consigned to the UEFA Cup.


also on bbc here http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/l/liverpool/3009915.stm


finnan malbranque duff cisse (I'd be happy enough with them)

jonno

Originally posted by LizardKing

finnan malbranque duff cisse (I'd be happy enough with them)

As would I LizardKing. It would shake up the side where they need it most. According to that acticle GH is front runner in the race for Duff. I'd imagine this is because Utd have not actually said they will table an offer for him yet (or have they - feel free to correct me).

Caesar_Bojangle

finnan malbranque duff cisse (I'd be happy enough with them)

It would surely revolutionise the pool. Dont know much about malbranque though, whats he like?

mike65

I think Malbranque should be bought in just cos he's named after the coolest secret agent of the lot - Steed!

Mike.

50Cent

As would I LizardKing. It would shake up the side where they need it most. According to that acticle GH is front runner in the race for Duff. I'd imagine this is because Utd have not actually said they will table an offer for him yet (or have they - feel free to correct me).

No but they are interested. Its so obvious. If Utd want him, they will get him, if they dont want him, its btwn pool and arsenal.

LFCFan

I don't understand peoples lack of patience with Cheyrou. He's hardly been given a run in the team and he has showed glimpses of a great player. The likes of Henry, Pires and Lyungberg were all pants for a couple of seasons and now look at them. Give the chap a chance. He's also being played out of position. His best place is in the hole behind the front 2 with a free role. He played there against Lazio in a pre season friendly and he was brilliant. We won that game 4-0 mainly because of him.

jonno

Now there's rumours about Utd linked to Makelalie and Gattuso has said they enquired about him. If they are thinking about a central midfielder and a wide midfielder then one would wonder where Duff will play:( if he does go to Utd.

I dont think any of the young players at Liverpool will get a big chance there. We have seen it with Partridge particularly. GH brings them in to play them out of position.

Waylander

I agree with LFC about Cheyrou, I htink he will be a good player. I am just not sure it will happen under Houllier, who seems to insist on playing attacking players out of position as often as possible.

byte

Taken from Skysports.com

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And another reported United target, Jermain Defoe, has vowed to quit West Ham even if they stay in the Premiership if the Sunday Mirror are to be believed.

His West Ham strike partner Freddie Kanoute will also be on the move and could go to Liverpool for £6.5 million, while Gerard Houllier looks for a buyer for Emile Heskey.

Would Kanoute be a good replacement?

NeRb666

He couldn't be any worse.

byte

Originally posted by NeRb666
He couldn't be any worse.

Yeah, that's true! :rolleyes:

uch

They'd be better off with a bunch of Eircom league players

Easy-C

thats a insult to eircom leauge players,
Liverpool should break the bank to get
duff,not someone that sounds like him
which they did.

mike65

With the Hammers gone to purgatory if not hell, several players are ripe for picking, not just Kanoute and Defoe
are obvious but also one Paulo Di Canio is avilible methinks...for free at that!

Mike.

50Cent

I am a UTD fan but even if Liverpool get Duff, he would fit in really well there...but if he goes to Utd he would be even better. See everyone is forgetting Duff can play up front as well, and Ronaldinho can play central, left or upfront. Giggs can play attacking central or wide. Basically I have come to the conclusion that giggs will be going if duff is coming beco im convinced ronaldinho is coming, and then theres no room left for wide left or up front.

uberwolf

Djibril, Damien, Steve(Finnan or Carr)

ButcherOfNog

Liverpool have a £3.5 million deal already agreed with Fulham for Steve Finnan.