Tusky wrote: » This is worrying. Stars are stars for a reason - because they are in the very top bracket of player. I don't think we have a single player in that bracket at the moment. We are buying lots of good players but no great players.http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/premier-league/i-will-not-waste-luis-suarez-cash-on-stars-vows-brendan-rodgers-30455836.html
Rayne Wooney wrote: » Well next season is going to be fun by the looks of this thread
Sir Gallagher wrote: » Check in on Tuesday on Wednesday nights, there'll be plenty of chat to be had.
murpho999 wrote: » Think Liverpool create more stars than actually sign.
LuckyLloyd wrote: » :pac:
murpho999 wrote: » Don't get this need for a 'star' or 'marquee' signing. We arguably haven't had one at LFC since Torres, although Liverpool made him a better player. Same with Suarez. People baulked at Sturridge signing last year but wouldn't want him leaving now. Think Liverpool create more stars than actually sign.
Brendan Rodgers wrote: "If that means we do not spend all the money or the net spend is the same, then so be it."
Knex. wrote: » Yesterday was a good day, until Chris Martin and Coldplay came on, and suddenly it was all yellow.
8-10 wrote: » I actually disagree that Liverpool made Suarez into a better player. The reason he got better was playing in a better league. He's of the quality that would have thrived at any number of clubs and been as good as he is today. I actually think he'd be better now if he'd played Champions League football. How long since he's played CL? 4 years? And never in the knockouts. I'm hugely looking forward to seeing him play next season, I think he'll tear it up in champions league
5ForKeeps wrote: » Arguably you could say Brendan Rodgers incorporated a system around Suarez got the best out of Suarez. Works both ways, under Kenny Suarez couldn't a hit barn door. He and Rodgers were in the right place and time, both reaped the benefits. Financially we did and he got his move. So works both ways.
Utopia Parkway wrote: » Always have done. Even during the 70's and 80's. Buy players when they are young and upcoming, develop them and often sell them at their peak.
p38 wrote: » Star players are great to have but I believe it is teams that win things and teams that make stars out of players. I think B Rodgers is going about things the right way and look forward to the new season. Only major concern is at the back didnt see any of the Roma game how did we look as a defensive unit. First post here so Hi to all looking forward to a interesting season
murpho999 wrote: » Of course...that's why his value went from £23m to £75m
Raif Severance wrote: » We've never had a Midfielder like that. Not since the Days of Gerrard's Captain Fantastic.
8-10 wrote: » Yes, because he was playing in a better league. He was already outstanding in the Dutch league by the 10/11 season and needed to move on, he'd essentially out-grown it. Had he gone to United, Arsenal, Chelsea, City or Spurs back then I reckon he'd still have gone for huge money this summer. I agree that Liverpool made Torres better, and I agree that Liverpool's system didn't hold Suarez back. I just think his talent is such that it's not just down to the club, had he gone elsewhere he'd still be good enough to go to a Barca.
Underpaid Mike wrote: » Kuyt scored 71 goals in 101 games in the dutch league Suarez scored 81 goals in 110 games By your reckoning Kuyt was inevitably going to become a world class player by playing in a bigger team and getting CL football. Definitely doesnt work like that at all.
Raif Severance wrote: » Just seen the Replay of our Friendly with Roma, and I've already taken a liking to Can. Strong on the Ball, and wilingly Drives it to the Teeth of the Defense. We've never had a Midfielder like that. Not since the Days of Gerrard's Captain Fantastic. Can't wait to see us Play, with a Midfield Setup like this: Hendo (DLM) Can (CM) Lallana (AM) That's a Midfield with alot of Thrust and Workrate.
I am pie wrote: » Henderson won't play there, didn't last season. Gerrard did. Next year will be Gerrard + Henderson Lallana Gerrard will be phased out by Can in time, but it won't happen overnight. Gerrard is the club captain and will play most of the season, Can is a new 20 yr old with limited playing time ahead of him this year. Henderson doesn't have the passing game to play DLM, he is better in the CM role supporting Lallana and providing extra cover at the back. His mobility is one of his biggest assets and to shackle him in a deeper position is a mistake that BR wouldnt make. Maybe I'm wrong, but it's not a position he has played for us or previously for Sunderland.
NEDDURC wrote: » I'd also expect our best mid / forwards currently to be: Gerrard Henderson Lallana Coutinho Markovic Sturidge
