Liverpool FC Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 11/12 - Mod Note 4153

amiable · 20-12-2011 12:05AM

JenChang88 Jen Chang
Looks like LFC might edge Swansea in race for Rory Donnelly - Donnelly met with Swansea Monday but apparently expected at Melwood Tuesday

Kess73 · 20-12-2011 12:09AM

amiable wrote: »

I was reading earlier that Jen Chang believes Liverpool have scouted Seydou Doumbia but have lost interest and it seems there may be a doubt about his true age

Would rather we were linked to Spartak's striker than that of CSKA.

Knex* · 20-12-2011 12:24AM

Kess73 wrote: »

Would rather we were linked to Spartak's striker than that of CSKA.

Welliton?

TBH I'd take both in a heartbeat, we need that type of pacy striker in our team.

Kess73 · 20-12-2011 12:37AM

Knex. wrote: »

Welliton?

TBH I'd take both in a heartbeat, we need that type of pacy striker in our team.

yep Welliton. I reckon a finisher with his skill and pace would be lethal in a team that creates as many chances as Liverpool does.

slingerz · 20-12-2011 01:50AM

Kess73 wrote: »

yep Welliton. I reckon a finisher with his skill and pace would be lethal in a team that creates as many chances as Liverpool does.

Have you any goss non potential transfer targets for January Kess?

I'd love to see Hoilet arrive from Blackburn think he could be good as a wide right attacking option

20-12-2011 09:57AM

what time is the Suarez verdict?

Crazy Horse 6 · 20-12-2011 10:41AM

rarnes1 wrote: »

what time is the Suarez verdict?

People seem to think it will be today but the FA just said it won't be before Tuesday not that it would be on Tuesday.

Kess73 · 20-12-2011 12:07PM

slingerz wrote: »

Have you any goss non potential transfer targets for January Kess?

I'd love to see Hoilet arrive from Blackburn think he could be good as a wide right attacking option

I could make up lots of goss on non potential targets if ya like.

The only gossip I have heard is pretty much the same list of players that have already been mentioned on here.

The talk of an established CB is still floating about. Godin being the name that gets mentioned the most.

The CM talk is of a big money bid for M'Vila. With Arsenal being the other English club linked to him. £20m to £25m is price range being spoken of. Cannot see that happening to be honest but he would be a monster of a player to get if it did, and imho he could easily take the place of Lucas for the rest of this season and also play alongside him next season. At 21 He is younger than Lucas but I think he could already be a better all round midfielder than any of the midfielders we have right now and I include Lucas in that.

mike65 · 20-12-2011 12:16PM

I've just read something on RAWk that got me thinking (!), teams have defence coaches as a matter of course. Clarke has done great things since taking over that role, why don't we have a dedicated coaching at the other end of the pitch? The names mentioned in the post were Ian Rush, Alan Shearer and Robbie Fowler.

Rushie was on the staff under Ged and has a full set of badges managing the Wales U17s and Chester City. I reckon he would be a fine appointment.

Speaking of Clarke

http://www.epltalk.com/the-man-behind-liverpools-remarkable-defensive-record-this-season-37909

ASOT · 20-12-2011 12:17PM

Dalglish: "I Spoke to the Chairman of Cliftonville over Rory Donnelly nice of him to tell everyone"

Cartman78 · 20-12-2011 12:25PM

Kess73 wrote: »

I could make up lots of goss on non potential targets if ya like.

The only gossip I have heard is pretty much the same list of players that have already been mentioned on here.

The talk of an established CB is still floating about. Godin being the name that gets mentioned the most.

The CM talk is of a big money bid for M'Vila. With Arsenal being the other English club linked to him. £20m to £25m is price range being spoken of. Cannot see that happening to be honest but he would be a monster of a player to get if it did, and imho he could easily take the place of Lucas for the rest of this season and also play alongside him next season. At 21 He is younger than Lucas but I think he could already be a better all round midfielder than any of the midfielders we have right now and I include Lucas in that.

Are there any realistic striker options out there? Or will Kenny figure out a way to get the best out of Andy Carroll?

Handsome Bob · 20-12-2011 12:42PM

Crazy Horse 6 wrote: »

People seem to think it will be today but the FA just said it won't be before Tuesday not that it would be on Tuesday.

Expect it to be in the new year so.

Kess73 · 20-12-2011 12:42PM

Cartman78 wrote: »

Are there any realistic striker options out there? Or will Kenny figure out a way to get the best out of Andy Carroll?

Loads of fine strikers out there, getting one that bangs in the goals is the trick.:)

I think Bent would have a field day up front for us, but I just can't stand him or at least the persona he projects.

A Huntelaar style of player would be great, an out and out poacher.

But if we wanted to spend fairly big, then Welliton would be my choice to gamble on. Very fast, two good feet, lots of skill, and pretty clinical in the box.

I think that if a striker is on the cards that going for a young player who may have the potential to be good in a few years would be a mistake, what is needed is a player who has a track record of scoring, and who has a good coversion rate in terms of goals to chances/attempts.

NabyLadistheman · 20-12-2011 12:47PM

As good as Bent is I couldn't justify the amount of cash we would have to pay for him. Especially with Carroll not doing the business at his price. As Kess says there are plenty of goal-scorers out there it is just a matter of finding the right one.

Cartman78 · 20-12-2011 01:03PM

Not a fan of Bent either - any man that puts shopping before football has no place at Anfield

Always thought Van Huntelaar would do well for us but will admit to having no clue of his recent form or fitness.

Kess73 · 20-12-2011 01:16PM

Cartman78 wrote: »

Not a fan of Bent either - any man that puts shopping before football has no place at Anfield

Always thought Van Huntelaar would do well for us but will admit to having no clue of his recent form or fitness.

26 goals from 25 games this season in the Bundesliga.

225 goals from 354 games since the 2002/03.

Even at the clubs he "flopped" at, he had a good goals to games ratio.

He may not do much away from the final third, but if you want a player who simply pops the ball in the net more often than noit, then he would not be a bad shout.

tommyhaas · 20-12-2011 01:19PM

Cartman78 wrote: »

Not a fan of Bent either - any man that puts shopping before football has no place at Anfield

Always thought Van Huntelaar would do well for us but will admit to having no clue of his recent form or fitness.

I know he's Dutch, but not every Dutchman is called Van :pac:

Cartman78 · 20-12-2011 01:32PM

tommyhaas wrote: »

I know he's Dutch, but not every Dutchman is called Van :pac:

Well spotted - got my 'Jan' and 'Van' mixed up there

Dirk van Kuyt has a nice ring to it though

YouTookMyName · 20-12-2011 01:32PM

Season and a half with Suarez at Ajax, did they play any good together?

YouTookMyName · 20-12-2011 01:35PM

th3 s1aught3r · 20-12-2011 01:42PM

Maybe we would see a better Andy Carroll if him and Bellamy got a run of games together. If, god forbid, Suarez gets banned or injured
If we were to spend big on a new striker now would it be writing off Andy Carroll for LFC ?

Kess73 · 20-12-2011 01:53PM

YouTookMyName wrote: »

Season and a half with Suarez at Ajax, did they play any good together?

Huntelaar's goals in the time he played with Suarez

07/08: 36 goals from 45 games

08/09: 9 goals from 15 games

AwayWithFaries · 20-12-2011 02:40PM

Kess73 wrote: »

26 goals from 25 games this season in the Bundesliga.

225 goals from 354 games since the 2002/03.

Even at the clubs he "flopped" at, he had a good goals to games ratio.

He may not do much away from the final third, but if you want a player who simply pops the ball in the net more often than not, then he would not be a bad shout.

Is that not exactly what we are looking for, someone to score goals. Better ring Kenny and tell him

Knex* · 20-12-2011 03:10PM

Theres something about Huntelaar that has always made me skeptical about signing him. Yeah he has a great record for scoring goals but in terms of contributing to a team outside of that he just doesn't do it.

He's not one of the the quickest, nor the strongest players around either. I would definitely like to see us sign someone with a bit more pace as I think its what this current Liverpool team is crying out for.

Welliton as mentioned by Kess, or Podolski(albeit his goalscoring record isn't outstanding) is someone I would love to see join the club.

Sappy404 · 20-12-2011 03:19PM

We probably should have taken a punt on Shane Long. Unpredictable, great acceleration, and he's a fantastic finisher - he even scored a brilliant header two weeks ago for West Brom.

I wonder how much Roy would let us have him for?

ilovelamp2000 · 20-12-2011 03:41PM

Kess73 wrote: »

Huntelaar's goals in the time he played with Suarez

07/08: 36 goals from 45 games

08/09: 9 goals from 15 games

I might have said this before, but the best description I've ever heard of goals in the Dutch league is that they're football's equivalent of dog years.

Vudgie · 20-12-2011 03:59PM

So it would appear that Kenny confirmed in his press conference today that he may add to the squad in January.

Interesting if he did actually say that as he is normally typically cryptic and evasive about these issues. I know that he obviously didn't confirm where he would like to add or the money he has but no doubt the names will start flying around from now.

Ferris_Bueller · 20-12-2011 04:27PM

Knex. wrote: »

Theres something about Huntelaar that has always made me skeptical about signing him. Yeah he has a great record for scoring goals but in terms of contributing to a team outside of that he just doesn't do it.

He's not one of the the quickest, nor the strongest players around either. I would definitely like to see us sign someone with a bit more pace as I think its what this current Liverpool team is crying out for.

Welliton as mentioned by Kess, or Podolski(albeit his goalscoring record isn't outstanding) is someone I would love to see join the club.

Huntelaar and Podolski are two players who have never fully convinced me for some reason, for opposite reasons. Whenever I have watched Huntelaar play he has not contributed to the play much and has been poor, but his goal scoring stats are pretty impressive. Podolski on the other hand always impresses me when I watch him, but his goal scoring stats are pretty poor.

That said I would like to see either come to the club, but imagine they wouldn't be cheap!

mosstin · 20-12-2011 05:02PM

Ferris_Bueller wrote: »

Huntelaar and Podolski are two players who have never fully convinced me for some reason, for opposite reasons. Whenever I have watched Huntelaar play he has not contributed to the play much and has been poor, but his goal scoring stats are pretty impressive. Podolski on the other hand always impresses me when I watch him, but his goal scoring stats are pretty poor.

That said I would like to see either come to the club, but imagine they wouldn't be cheap!

108 in 277 club appearances.
43 in 91 internationals.
Poor?

danniemcq · 20-12-2011 05:28PM

dammit i've been away database training all day and thought that by now something would have come out of the FA,

it was the only thing that kept me going

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