Liverpool FC Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 11/12 MOD POST #1130

K-9 wrote: »

No doubt about it. Team really missed his simple leadership after he got injured.

Well Stevie can't go on forever and I can't see a better candidate to replace him. In fact I would make him vice captain when Carra finally hangs up his boots, although I'd imagine that'll go to Reina or Agger if either of them are still here at that point. Personally I hate keepers being captain. Agger could do it, sure, but for me Lucas, if he refinds and holds his form, is the outstanding candidate to replace Stevie. That's how highly I rate him/how lowly I rate everyone else for the job (whichever way you wanna look at it).

Thanx 4 The Fish wrote: »

Well that is the worst news I have had all day TBH. Off to bed to sulk now.

Ah we could do a lot worse than Walcott and in fairness we have done alot worse than him on the wings for almost 20 years now!! If he can be gotten for a reasonable fee I say bring him along.

Kerrigooney wrote: »

That`s grand. He wont be joining us so.

What's Downing on ?

slingerz wrote: »

Would be absolutely fantastic particularly if we get Dempsey in too. If we get rid of Kuyt, Maxi, Aqualini, Cole, Carroll I'm pretty sure we'd save on wages for Borini, Mertens, Strootman, Walcott and Dempsey.

If we are going to bring Walcott to Anfield, then he is going to be on as much money as the likes of Kuyt, Maxi or many of the people that he is replacing (think about £80k a week).

G.K. wrote: »

Also, Malaga are apparently looking to offload Isco and Cazorla. Even if it goes no further, I'd expect the club to make enquiries. 2 excellent players.

I would say there is zero chance of either player being with us this sesaon.

Slim Shady is a Liverpool fan

donfers wrote: »

A Loan fee of 5 million, they pay all his wages for the year and an agreement to pay 20 million regardless of how he performs this season, 25 million if he scores more than 10 league goals and 30 million if he scores more than 15 league goals and i'd consider it

We are not exactly in the position to be making demands for Carroll considering the fact that he was a failure for us last season and has pretty much already been shown the exit door by the current manager.

Rekop dog wrote: »

What's wrong with Robinho(apart from his aversion to scoring from two yards) ?

Robinho is undoubtedly a player with a ridiculous amount of talent, but the problem is that he has ZERO consistency. I remember watching him at Real/City/Milan and he could be almost Messi like with the ability to win a game almost single-handedly. Other times though, he can be absolutely dreadful. When Robinho isn't in the mood to play, you might as well play with 10 men, he is that terrible.

If we could get Robinho on a season long loan somehow, then I would definitely take him. I doubt it will ever happen, because we simply cannot afford his wages (think £100k+ a week).

there would have been a statement or some comment saying Carroll was staying if he was
this speculation has been rife the last 5/6 days

Outkast_IRE wrote: »

thats why i was asking earlier has he or the other players at the euros rejoined the squad yet for training?
If the man is on his break still they probably arent hounding him for a statement etc.

there not back for training yet
but Rodgers says he spoke to Andy already
& Carroll hasn't said a word about it so i do think he is going

I think hes trying to prove a point, going on the back end of the season id like to see him stay, but on the season as a whole it makes me nervous still.

I don't believe for one second he'd want to go, not now. He would be branded a failure, he'd have to go back to Newcastle with that hanging around his neck. He'll be the punchline of jokes. He'll want to stay, I've no doubt.

Given his relative youth, if he insists he'll do what it takes to fit into the system, I hope Rodgers keeps him and gives him the chance to prove himself. Even with an indifferent system, he won't change in value much over a season...

I think an Andy Carroll with a point to prove could come good. Even if only in cups if that's where Rodgers was to only utilize him, I'd still fancy our chances on a cup run or two with him, he'd be effective in Europe with his stature anyway. Only thing is, if he realizes he's a cup player effectively that could work either way, i.e strengthen his resolve to prove a point, or completely void him of any confident previously shown.

Walcott is very inconsistent though, if i just wanted pace id stick a greyhound on the right wing.

greendom wrote: »

monkey9 wrote: »

Walcott to Anfield?? For the love of God, NO!!! Downing on the left, Walcott on the right of me, here i am, stuck in the middle of sh!te.

Only 1 player at liverpool scored more goals than he did in the league last season and no one got as many assists. With Bellamy (or just his knees) gone you could really do with Walcott's pace.

The Walcott link could easily be his agent stirring it up to get a good contract from Arsenal