Liverpool Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 2014 mod warning linked in OP 26/07

Ardent · 28-07-2014 02:18AM

Agger has never been one of the best defenders in the league, far from it. I always thought he was weak defensively, particularly in the air.

OwaynOTT · 28-07-2014 02:46AM

Screw you guys. 7 pages since I last checked in, so I was expecting some exciting news but nope it's just 7 pages of Johnson bashing, some mad bigging up of Jones and only a little bit of leaning.

Jesus Wept · 28-07-2014 03:14AM

Jones is like a new signing for us this season.

sh__93 · 28-07-2014 04:03AM

I think we can all agree that if Rodgers manages to keep Brad Jones it'll be the best piece of business he's done all summer.

martyos121 · 28-07-2014 04:58AM

Can somebody please photoshop a picture of Brad Jones leaning on an out-of-position Glen Johnson?

mormank · 28-07-2014 05:47AM

5live wrote: »

He is supposed to be unhappy playing out wide to facilitate Ibrahimovich. A few murmurs of interest in him but i reckon he's out of our price range. Pastore would be a better bet from PSG i think.

Pity about Griezmann going to Athleti. Looks a super player.

Have absolutely no sympathy for Cavani. He knew he would be played out wide to accomadate Zlatan when he signed, if he didnt he over estimated himself big time, but had no problem signing for all that cash. Now he is unhappy, well boo hoo!! :mad:

Fescue wrote: »

People who don't like marzipan are generally social outcasts and do poorly in school. Seen a documentary on it.

Haha, in your face, I actualy did quite well in school!! :P

Zapp Brannigan · 28-07-2014 08:15AM

Lads...

How did Johnson play last night?

Sappy404 · 28-07-2014 08:39AM

Does anyone know why Assaidi isn't on the tour?

careca · 28-07-2014 08:44AM

Raif Severance wrote: »

Robo looks decent going Forward, but I don't have much Faith in his Defensive Skills.

I've lost count the Number of Times, he got Beat.

You know what? I'd rather play Flano than Robo.

We're going to get Murdered, if we are going to play Johnson and Robo as FBs. Since both are Defensive Liabilities.

Not trying to be smart, but what's with the capital letters thrown in all over the place? Think I'd nearly prefer text speak :pac:

Knex* · 28-07-2014 08:58AM

Sappy404 wrote: »

Does anyone know why Assaidi isn't on the tour?

Did he not sign for Stoke?

Cjs21 · 28-07-2014 09:04AM

Knex. wrote: »

Did he not sign for Stoke?

Wage demands are too high seemingly but I'd say it will go through. It's hard to see him breaking into the bench at this stage never mind the Starting 11

Cjs21 · 28-07-2014 09:07AM

Jay Rodriguez links are heating up. I for one hope they don't go for him due to the injury, nobody has seen him play since so no idea how he's recovered and how it's affected him, plus Southampton would surely quote a stupid price over the players that have left already

rob316 · 28-07-2014 09:15AM

Surely we can do better than Jay ****ing Rodriguez. Seriously like if that is the extent of our ambition for a striker we are ****ed.
I have no problem with us spending our money on squad players for any other area but there is a gaping Suarezless hole right now in our first XI that needs filling with genuine quality. Be it a striker or versatile forward player.

28-07-2014 09:19AM

If Jay Rodriguez signs my mode will change from patient to concerned.

I'm hoping there's nothing in those stiories and we have our expectation set higher.

He's a decent player but either him or Lambert would be decent as backup, no need for both of them!

Knex* · 28-07-2014 09:20AM

Would not be happy if we are actually in for Rodriguez.

MD1990 · 28-07-2014 09:26AM

Not signing Remey because of medical issues. Then getting Rodriguez who won't play until at least the end of october because of an ACL injury would make little sense. A striker who I think could be great for us would be Aubameyang.

28-07-2014 09:28AM

LiverHampton

Underpaid Mike · 28-07-2014 09:32AM

I cant see Rodriguez getting much game time after Reus Falcao and Vidal sign

Boom_Bap · 28-07-2014 09:34AM

I like Jay, but he is out injured til December and has not signed a new contract with Southampton.
If we were to move for him, it would be January where we will know how the rehab went and will be even cheaper.

punk_one82 · 28-07-2014 09:36AM

While I'm fairly happy with our transfers so far this summer, when it comes to a new striker I'm so underwhelmed by our targets. Bony and Remy - while both good players, I can't see them setting the league alight. I don't want Rodriguez in either. I'm really looking forward to seeing Can develop as a player and both Markovic/Lallana are exciting. I would love to see us try and land a really top class striker though.

martyos121 · 28-07-2014 09:39AM

BREAKING: Liverpool have announced the signing of Southampton's tea lady for a fee believed to be in the region of £17 million pounds. This could rise to £20 million with add-ons.

rob316 · 28-07-2014 09:48AM

Lacazette IMO would be a very good signing. Good goal scoring record last season, bags of pace and skill and a fairly intelligent player too. He isn't a head down speed merchant, he would be well able to rack up the assists too.
Lyon don't want to sell but a bid of around £16m could force there hand apparently.
Only 23, got a massive ceiling. Only for the French having some pretty good strikers he would have been in the World Cup squad.

MD1990 · 28-07-2014 09:49AM

martyos121 wrote: »

BREAKING: Liverpool have announced the signing of Southampton's tea lady for a fee believed to be in the region of £17 million pounds. This could rise to £20 million with add-ons.

No lean ffs. We overpaid again.

martyos121 · 28-07-2014 09:51AM

MD1990 wrote: »

No lean ffs. We overpaid again.

Ironically, her name is Eileen...

Underpaid Mike · 28-07-2014 09:53AM

Echos summary of the game last night

Markovic already looks a diamond to be smoothed
Olympiakos panicked every time Lazar Markovic got on the ball. That, it would appear, would be the worst thing to do.

The more space he is afforded, the more chance he has of producing something special. Even in this 45-minute debut, he did so a few times.

His long legs, flashing over the ball, confused defenders; in a style that has become commonplace in football, he cut on to his stronger foot, opened up his body and looked to beat players with skill, speed and deft movement.

Twice he went close, both times curling his effort over, the goalkeeper looking beaten. With just five goals for Benfica last season, it is a part of a game that will have to develop; so, too, the defensive aspect of his play.

But he is in the right environment to learn, and already glimpses of his ability were seen. So far – albeit not far at all – so good.

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Depth is getting better
Ignoring the wonderfully American stadium announcer - with his sponsorship plugs and pronunciation of 'Oh-limpy-ay-koz' – for just a moment, the substitutions told a story.

Granted, this is just pre-season and there are more changes here than there ever would be in a Premier League game.

But at half time, Philippe Coutinho was introduced into the game. Alongside him, Joe Allen and Jack Robinson.

One is set to become one of Brazil's best over the next few years; Allen is deeply entrusted by the manager; Robinson is a young full back who has caught the eye at the most crucial time in his Liverpool career.

The conveyor belt continued. Lucas Leiva and Sebastian Coates appeared, as did Martin Kelly. Then came Rickie Lambert and Jordon Ibe.

The squad already has a depth to it not seen at Anfield in years. When considering Adam Lallana, Daniel Agger, Fabio Borini and Jon Flanagan are absent – and with more signings imminent – the manager will have plenty at his disposal this season.

A pity he can't make eight changes every game.

Fitness is getting better too
It was hot in Chicago, played in a stadium with offered little shade, the vast stands rising out into the city skyline.

But for a pre-season friendly, the Reds' tempo was surprisingly quick from the first whistle.

Memories of the goalless draw against Tottenham in Baltimore two years ago threatened to dampen any enthusiasm, with conditions similar – if not quite as hot as that lava-like afternoon in 2012.

But Liverpool were energetic from the start, with Sterling's goal just reward for the purpose in their play.

This was the club's fourth pre-season game. Throughout the tour of the US, Rodgers has been keen to highlight how every day is a progression towards the opening game against Southampton.

The result will have pleased the manager, but more so the glimmer of intensity that pervaded much of last season.

WATCH: Fan with giant Sturridge mask dances pre-game

New bodies in defence needed
Rodgers was keen to offer praise to the defence after their first clean sheet of pre-season. Throughout most of the game, they were solid.

But there were times when Olympiakos – nowhere near full flight themselves in attack – stretched the Reds. Only good last-minute defending, usually from Martin Skrtel, stopped a free chance at goal.

So Liverpool did defend well. But they also, at times, defended dangerously.

Liverpool conceded 50 goals last season, but it could have been more. Excellent one-on-one defending masked the lack of shape, the exposure and poor positioning that became too frequent in certain games.

Those bad habits looked to be returning. If a ball had just been more accurate, or harder, or lofted, then the Greek champions would have been given one-on-one opportunities.

Agger aside, the starting back four on Sunday is not too far removed from what the Reds lined up with during the early stages of the season. Is it the system or individuals that have Liverpool living so perilously?

The arrival of Dejan Lovren, a £20m signing from Southampton, will go some way to answering that.

LuckyLloyd · 28-07-2014 09:55AM

Lovren should be a solid enough signing. If we went into the season with:

Sakho
Lovren
Skrtel
Agger
Others

then it would be okay. If you drop out Agger then I'd feel better with another experienced center back on board.

Underpaid Mike · 28-07-2014 09:59AM

LuckyLloyd wrote: »

Lovren should be a solid enough signing. If we went into the season with:

Sakho
Lovren
Skrtel
Agger
Others

then it would be okay. If you drop out Agger then I'd feel better with another experienced center back on board.

Not sure centre half was really a major problem for us last year though
We had much much bigger problems with our full backs.
Enrique returning is an upgrade although not a huge one.
As for the headless chicken playing right back im not even going to start on him. We should cancel his contract and let him leave on a free given his wages and lack of contribution.

martyos121 · 28-07-2014 09:59AM

Not sure if this has already been posted here, but surely one of you made this page? It's utter genius

https://www.facebook.com/LiverpoolPlayersAwkwardlyLeaningOnStuff

Knex* · 28-07-2014 09:59AM

LuckyLloyd wrote: »

Lovren should be a solid enough signing. If we went into the season with:

Sakho
Lovren
Skrtel
Agger
Others

then it would be okay. If you drop out Agger then I'd feel better with another experienced center back on board.

I'd be content dropping Agger from that list when you consider we would still have Toure, Kelly, Wisdom, Coates and Ilori all on the books.

Cjs21 · 28-07-2014 09:59AM

Underpaid Mike wrote: »

Not sure centre half was really a major problem for us last year though
We had much much bigger problems with our full backs.
Enrique returning is an upgrade although not a huge one.
As for the headless chicken playing right back im not even going to start on him. We should cancel his contract and let him leave on a free given his wages and lack of contribution.

Looking likely with the Lovren signing that maybe it'll be 3 CB's?

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