The Official Liverpool FC Thread [Vol 10]

[m3sye]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrxlpF5NK8Q#t=57

If you cant be arsed reading

[ferrisbueller]

Better off buying Southampton's development system. Cheaper in the long run!

Shaqiri to Stoke would be mindblowing. I think we should still pursue an interest at 12m, if that's a genuine figure. Yehvan Konopolonononononoyanka, apparently available on a free now?!

[m3sye]

ferrisbueller said:

Better off buying Southampton's development system. Cheaper in the long run!

Shaqiri to Stoke would be mindblowing. I think we should still pursue an interest at 12m, if that's a genuine figure. Yehvan Konopolonononononoyanka, apparently available on a free now?!

We really do not need anymore of that type of player

CF has to be the priority now

[m3sye]

Some vids

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nmDgDL4t-4#t=161 - Firmino for Brazil

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWyfFdzbZZw#t=127 Llori v Portugal

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9y8fGHrMaM - Rio interviews Stevie

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uicPQQ1WZgE Lucas & Henderson go undercover - Lucas is hilarious - 'Unluckieee' haha

Edited by m3sye on Wednesday 1st July 18:17

[V8FGO]

Coates move to Sunderland confirmed.

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/foot...

[RedTrident]

DuncanM said:

jammy_basturd said:

I think the thing with Lovren is that the system/tactics that Southampton employ flatter him slightly. I think he's a good defender though and could be very good again. Just that the system that Liverpool employ makes nearly all defenders look nervy and generally awful.

Think about it. BR wants defenders to be comfortable in possession, under pressure from the opposition, good at passing. If defenders had all these abilities they wouldn't be defenders, they'd be midfielders.

I think this is a very good point, and on reflection we are probably overly critical of our defenders considering the way we play.

Lovren was gash last season and much of it had little to do with us not having a defensive midfielder in front of him. He couldn't even get the basics right. If we play a back 4 he won't get a look in if Sakho remains fit.

[RedTrident]

V8FGO said:

Coates move to Sunderland confirmed.

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/foot...

Good luck to the lad.

[jammy_basturd]

RedTrident said:

DuncanM said:

jammy_basturd said:

I think the thing with Lovren is that the system/tactics that Southampton employ flatter him slightly. I think he's a good defender though and could be very good again. Just that the system that Liverpool employ makes nearly all defenders look nervy and generally awful.

Think about it. BR wants defenders to be comfortable in possession, under pressure from the opposition, good at passing. If defenders had all these abilities they wouldn't be defenders, they'd be midfielders.

I think this is a very good point, and on reflection we are probably overly critical of our defenders considering the way we play.

Lovren was gash last season and much of it had little to do with us not having a defensive midfielder in front of him. He couldn't even get the basics right. If we play a back 4 he won't get a look in if Sakho remains fit.

That might be but the season before he was one of the best CBs in the Prem. Let's hope it was just low confidence/settling in and he doesn't go all "Torres".

[jammy_basturd]

V8FGO said:

Coates move to Sunderland confirmed.

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/foot...

I think he'll end up being a very good Premiership defender. Maybe not amongst the best, but I think he'll be a success for Sunderland.

[Flip Martian]

I had TalkSport on in the car this afternoon and 1 of their reporters said Benteke to Liverpool will be finalised in a few days.

Not sure about that one, really. But hey ho...keep positive...

[jammy_basturd]

Flip Martian said:

I had TalkSport on in the car this afternoon and 1 of their reporters said Benteke to Liverpool will be finalised in a few days.

Not sure about that one, really. But hey ho...keep positive...

TS are the only guys reporting this. All the other journos still think there is an impasse over the asking price.

[Flip Martian]

jammy_basturd said:

TS are the only guys reporting this. All the other journos still think there is an impasse over the asking price.

I find myself crossing fingers for an impasse...

[jammy_basturd]

Flip Martian said:

jammy_basturd said:

TS are the only guys reporting this. All the other journos still think there is an impasse over the asking price.

I find myself crossing fingers for an impasse...

Do you have an alternative in mind?

[Flip Martian]

jammy_basturd said:

Do you have an alternative in mind?

Well seeing as I've not heard of some of this Summer's incoming, I had rather hoped one would be a speedy, mobile striker from God knows where. Every time I've seen Benteke (admittedly not often) he's been anonymous and not very mobile. For a club that's had (in my lifetime) Keegan/Dalglish/Rush/Owen/Fowler/Torres/Suarez I'm just hoping we don't sign a David Hodgson or Andriy Voronin - someone perfectly good and a tryer but not really top quality.

[ExV8]

For the money is Benteke really the best we can do?

I just cannot see him being much different from Carroll. Have to say I am pleased with the Clyne signing as a perfect fit for right back.

Edited by ExV8 on Wednesday 1st July 22:35

[jammy_basturd]

Carroll was a huge knee jerk reaction signing after Torres left right at the end of the transfer window.

We've scouted and considered Benteke for at least a season now - I'd hope that those in charge have considered his playing style and feel confident that he'll work in our team.

[pinchmeimdreamin]

I'm sure Benson and Hedges are available we should buy them.

[Black can man]

Fair play to FSG that's over £260M they have given Mr Rodgers to invest .

[phil_cardiff]

T3LLIOTT said:

I really hope we don't sign Benteke. With Rodgers playing his preferred style of play, I just can't see where he fits into this team and for the money he would cost, I think we could invest it better. Also I'm not one to judge on one game only, but he was woeful against Arsenal in the FA Cup.

Just my 2 pennies worth and happy to be proved wrong.

He was woeful against Wales the other night. A back 3 containing players from Swansea, Hull and Reading easily kept him in check.

As an aside I think Ashley Williams would improve our defence but as a Wales fan I hope he stays at Swansea.

[Legend83]

phil_cardiff said:

He was woeful against Wales the other night. A back 3 containing players from Swansea, Hull and Reading easily kept him in check.

As an aside I think Ashley Williams would improve our defence but as a Wales fan I hope he stays at Swansea.

Williams is too old now for a big money move - I think / hope he has committed himself to the Swans for the rest of his career.