Liverpool FC Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 2014 - Mod Note in OP, 1/09

Harry Palmr

Lille v Everton 6 pm KO ITV4 (and Setanta?)

Origi starts

Francie Barrett

gafferino wrote: »

I actually think at the time he said that we werent looking at Balotelli. I cant remember the exact timelines but I think it was 2-3 weeks between saying it and signing? Rodgers has said that the Balotelli was a late decision as others werent available (or something to that extent).

Rodgers wrote:

But I can categorically tell you that he will not be coming to Liverpool.

:pac:

If we are interested in a player, it makes sense to deny our interest. The more we absolutely rule the player out - the more we are interested in bringing the player to the club.

Mr Alan

Wasn't aware we'd lost out on Valdes. Very disappointing. Really questioning whether Rodgers/transfer panel have the clout to be able to land big name players.

Ok so as a priority in Jan we need to be looking at;

-New Top class striker
-New goalkeeper
-New DM

I'm excluded defenders because I simply refuse to believe they all need to be replaced. For the most part they're proven top players. Rodgers & co need to adjust their coaching to get them playing to their potential.

Turtyturd

Was Can not brought in as a DM?

ricero

A move for higuian in january makes the most sense for me. I think he would be easily getable.

Mr Alan

Turtyturd wrote: »

Was Can not brought in as a DM?

Perhaps, but he doesn't look to me like a player who will be at the level we need him to be this season. As such, we should turn our attention elsewhere while he develops.

Too many punts on young-ish potential. We need to be in quality or we'll have no chance of CL next season.

Goalkeeper and 2 centre forwards priority for me. Central midfielder and a RB too.

Mignolet for me just isn't up to it. Great shotstopper he may be but his overall game isn't good enough, and it hasn't improved.

Agent Coulson

A defensive coach who knows how to coach defenders would be a start as well.

Talisman

jonny24ie wrote: »

If I was Rodgers I would bring Carra back to teach the CB's how to defend TBH.

Rodgers didn't offer Carragher a role on the staff, hence the move to Sky. I don't think Rodgers would bring him back either.

klose

What would cares offer exactly bar giving the lads a bollicking? Could be a horrific coach for all we know.

Turtyturd

klose wrote: »

What would cares offer exactly bar giving the lads a bollicking? Could be a horrific coach for all we know.

'Lesson 1: It's never your fault.'

Devilman40k

klose wrote: »

What would cares offer exactly bar giving the lads a bollicking? Could be a horrific coach for all we know.

Good they need a bollocking!

Bring Steve Clarke back!

Mr Alan

klose wrote: »

What would cares offer exactly bar giving the lads a bollicking? Could be a horrific coach for all we know.

He couldn't be any worse than the current set up

8-10

noodler wrote: »

The only positive from last night was what happened in Hungary.

I see your Geography is on par with Glen Johnson's defending! :P

Agent Coulson

Joe.ie not sure what they are like but this is being reposted all over Facebook.

Report: Mario Balotelli is in more trouble, this time with the police.


http://www.joe.ie/football/report-mario-balotelli-is-in-more-trouble-this-time-with-the-police/472842

Devilman40k

Mr Alan wrote: »

Wasn't aware we'd lost out on Valdes. Very disappointing. Really questioning whether Rodgers/transfer panel have the clout to be able to land big name players.

Ok so as a priority in Jan we need to be looking at;

-New Top class striker
-New goalkeeper
-New DM

I'm excluded defenders because I simply refuse to believe they all need to be replaced. For the most part they're proven top players. Rodgers & co need to adjust their coaching to get them playing to their potential.

I'd say top class keeper, do whatever to bring Origi back in Jan, sell Balotelli

get a defensive coach

Devilman40k

Agent Coulson wrote: »

Joe.ie not sure what they are like but this is being reposted all over Facebook.

Report: Mario Balotelli is in more trouble, this time with the police.


http://www.joe.ie/football/report-mario-balotelli-is-in-more-trouble-this-time-with-the-police/472842

BBC running it too.

MR NINE

rarnes1 wrote: »

Goalkeeper and 2 centre forwards priority for me. Central midfielder and a RB too.

Mignolet for me just isn't up to it. Great shotstopper he may be but his overall game isn't good enough, and it hasn't improved.

2 centre forwards seems a bit much? With origi coming in six months and us likely to play sturridge up front on his own quite often, wed be well over stocked, even if balotelli, borini and lambert all left.

Goalkeeper and a defensive midfielder are the priority imo. A quality holding mid would make a huge difference imo. Unfortuantely it seems rodgers is gonna persist with gerrard in that position for the foreseeable future. If we could get the mascherano of 2009/10/11 in there i think it would go a long way towards solving our defensive issues. Throw in a commanding goalkeeper and i think wed see an improvement in our defence. I dont usually like giving up on players early but I think ive seen enough of mignolet to know hes not good enough. Hes a very good shot stopper but thats not enough, he is hopeless at dealing with aerial balls.

Harry Palmr

Anyone watching Lille? Divock Origi playing as part of a three pronged attack, showed some fine touches, strength, great pace and a willingness to move both laterally and vertically (dashed back about 40 yards to stop an Everton attack gaining momentum at one point).

mosstin

Harry Palmr wrote: »

Anyone watching Lille? Divock Origi playing as part of a three pronged attack, showed some fine touches, strength, great pace and a willingness to move both laterally and vertically (dashed back about 40 yards to stop an Everton attack gaining momentum at one point).

He's been very impressive. Working very hard, great skill level and pacy.

Turtyturd

Agent Coulson wrote: »

Joe.ie not sure what they are like but this is being reposted all over Facebook.

Report: Mario Balotelli is in more trouble, this time with the police.


http://www.joe.ie/football/report-mario-balotelli-is-in-more-trouble-this-time-with-the-police/472842

Any chance it was Pepe wearing Balotelli's jersey?

MR NINE

MR NINE wrote: »

2 centre forwards seems a bit much? With origi coming in six months and us likely to play sturridge up front on his own quite often, wed be well over stocked, even if balotelli, borini and lambert all left.

Goalkeeper and a defensive midfielder are the priority imo. A quality holding mid would make a huge difference imo. Unfortuantely it seems rodgers is gonna persist with gerrard in that position for the foreseeable future. If we could get the mascherano of 2009/10/11 in there i think it would go a long way towards solving our defensive issues. Throw in a commanding goalkeeper and i think wed see an improvement in our defence. I dont usually like giving up on players early but I think ive seen enough of mignolet to know hes not good enough. Hes a very good shot stopper but thats not enough, he is hopeless at dealing with aerial balls.

I'm assuming Lambert, Borini and Ballotelli will be gone in the summer. All not good enough for LFC imo.

So that only leaves Sturridge who is made of glass.

I'd certainly get 2 and have Origi. The latter might not settle into the English game at all tbf

Harry Palmr

rarnes1 wrote: »

I'd certainly get 2 and have Origi. The latter might not settle into the English game at all tbf

He looks designed for the English game to me!

DVDM93

Origi V Baines

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=678188775659991&id=338233632988842

Ooohhhh that was niceeeee!

Gbear

Turtyturd wrote: »

Was Can not brought in as a DM?

If Lucas goes there'll be plenty of room for another.

DVDM93

Gbear wrote: »

If Lucas goes there'll be plenty of room for another.

Yeah Lucas popped in to my head reading the last few posts. We were linked with a Lucas plus cash deal before with Napoli for Higuain. Can't see it happening now though, who'd take Lucas? Doubt he'd have any impact on a Higuain transfer anyway.

edit: I'd have a new goalkeeper, a DM and a world class striker with Lucas, Lambert, Balotelli and Borini gone. Borini the most likely to be sold for decent value as the others don't exactly come across as attractive buys for other clubs. Balotelli especially, so I'm holding on to the hope that he turns it around when Sturridge is back and he's not alone up top.

Utopia Parkway

Origi looks very good but Lille don't give him a lot of support. Often left up front by himself. Very defensive outfit.

michael999999

Utopia Parkway wrote: »

Origi looks very good but Lille don't give him a lot of support. Often left up front by himself.

Hell feel right at home at Anfield so!

Harry Palmr

Well I'm glad I don't have to watch Lille often, they desperately lack a Sterling/Coutinho type who can get in the oppositions deep midfield and produce a pass.

Origis weakness is clearly when one on one, lacks a bit of guile.

monkey9

Utopia Parkway wrote: »

Origi looks very good but Lille don't give him a lot of support. Often left up front by himself. Very defensive outfit.

Origitelli.