Liverpool FC Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 2014 - Mod Warning in OP, 10/12

Knex* · 06-12-2014 02:46AM

OwaynOTT wrote: »

The way it isn't spelt with 2 bs. So it doesn't have bb in it and it can't remind me of muffins.

As valid a reason as any, good Sir.

klose · 06-12-2014 07:33AM

I'd be pretty surprised if we signed anyone of note in January as funds could be tight, I would also wonder if Fsg trust Rodgers with buying players at this rate. If i were them I'd be looking at our supposed leader Lovren for 20 million who looks as bad a defender we've had in years. Our two new full backs seem to be rotated heavily, can barely plays. Lallana plays every 2nd game. Markovic at 20 mill with zero impact, Balo looking a square peg in a round hole.
Basically over 100 million spent, defence worse than ever and what, 7 goals combined in all competitions from our new players? Personally couldn't blame Fsg if they don't solely trust Rodgers with money at this rate.

06-12-2014 08:23AM

I'd like to see Lovren operate while Lucas is DM and beside someone other than Skrtel. He didn't turn to dung overnight.

Soft Falling Rain · 06-12-2014 09:43AM

We need a goalkeeper in January. After that a striker. Then a midfielder. That's how I prioritise things.

8-10 · 06-12-2014 10:34AM

hefferboi wrote: »

Looking at January, we need one prolific striker and one excellent, proven centre mid/defensive mid.

As far as strikers go, who's out there that we can afford, would come to us and would suit the way we play. Not a lot of names I can come up with, and even less who wouldn't be cup tied in the CL. Here's a list of all I can think of anyway.

Jackson Martinez, Milik, Doumbia, Luiz Adriano, Lacazette and Berahino.

All having superb seasons so far. Adriano and Doumbia are probably on ridiculous wages, though, Berahino would cost an arm and a leg and Milik hasn't proven himself as much as the rest. I'd be inclined to go for either Lacazette or Martinez in that instince.

Martinez has looked the real deal since moving to Porto and Lacazette is starting to show serious promise and a goalscoring threat this season. Its a tough one as Lacazette has youth on his side.

What do people think?

Out of that list id want Martinez first followed by Adriano. Both would score goals.

Fowler87 · 06-12-2014 10:47AM

rarnes1 wrote: »

I'd like to see Lovren operate while Lucas is DM and beside someone other than Skrtel. He didn't turn to dung overnight.

Maybe but he has to earn his place now. Defence looks alot more solid without him. Remember Sakho to come back too, at least competition for CB positions will be there finally

Augmerson · 06-12-2014 10:53AM

Was talking to a scout from Scunthorpe United last night.....finger on the pulse of football lads, in the know and all that so I am.

smileyj1987 · 06-12-2014 11:14AM

klose wrote: »

I'd be pretty surprised if we signed anyone of note in January as funds could be tight, I would also wonder if Fsg trust Rodgers with buying players at this rate. If i were them I'd be looking at our supposed leader Lovren for 20 million who looks as bad a defender we've had in years. Our two new full backs seem to be rotated heavily, can barely plays. Lallana plays every 2nd game. Markovic at 20 mill with zero impact, Balo looking a square peg in a round hole.
Basically over 100 million spent, defence worse than ever and what, 7 goals combined in all competitions from our new players? Personally couldn't blame Fsg if they don't solely trust Rodgers with money at this rate.

Isn't there a transfer commitee in place ? So they do all have to agree on a player . Maybe it's time to let the manager have full say and no one else .

googled eyes · 06-12-2014 12:15PM

https://twitter.com/Liddellpool/status/541151624774057984

Jaysis

gafferino · 06-12-2014 12:19PM

googled eyes wrote: »

https://twitter.com/Liddellpool/status/541151624774057984

Jaysis

Ah my eyes!

gafferino · 06-12-2014 12:20PM

Soft Falling Rain wrote: »

We need a goalkeeper in January. After that a striker. Then a midfielder. That's how I prioritise things.

I'd be putting striker first on that list tbh.

garra · 06-12-2014 12:22PM

googled eyes wrote: »

https://twitter.com/Liddellpool/status/541151624774057984

Jaysis

Jaysus is right, looks like a golfing polo shirt

Pulsating Star · 06-12-2014 12:33PM

New shirt designer just jumped to the top of the list!

Wuss united girlie men outfits.

stampydmonkey · 06-12-2014 12:54PM

garra wrote: »

Jaysus is right, looks like a golfing polo shirt

I see that for sale in tk maxx for a 10er in a years time....we are absolutely gone to the dogs

Soft Falling Rain · 06-12-2014 12:58PM

gafferino wrote: »

I'd be putting striker first on that list tbh.

I genuinely think a proper keeper will do wonders for the entire defence. I don't mean some has been like Valdes either.

Dayum · 06-12-2014 12:59PM

The Liverpool kits are awful.

Maybe the designers have become depressed with the results.

Charlie19 · 06-12-2014 01:00PM

That jersey looks like something you would see in Jonesborough market back in the late 90s.

There is no way it will be an official strip.

Charlie19 · 06-12-2014 01:04PM

How many of these has been down to Mig? To think he's got away with a couple too.
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garra · 06-12-2014 01:15PM

Charlie19 wrote: »

How many of these has been down to Mig? To think he's got away with a couple too.

Most notably last Tuesday's pass to Cambiasso - a gift of an open goal and head start in the game. I do think the defenders need to take some responsibility as well and stop passing the ball back to him under the tiniest bit of pressing. At least with Lambert on the pitch they can lump it and he might hold it up.

Charlie19 · 06-12-2014 01:21PM

garra wrote: »

Most notably last Tuesday's pass to Cambiasso - a gift of an open goal and head start in the game. I do think the defenders need to take some responsibility as well and stop passing the ball back to him under the tiniest bit of pressing. At least with Lambert on the pitch they can lump it and he might hold it up.

The play from the back routine has to take a back seat at times and just play it simple, Its great and all working from back to the front but it cant be done all the time. Like you say, just hoof it up field when in doubt.

ush · 06-12-2014 01:37PM

Mignolet is going to get caught doing one of those Cruyff turns.

5starpool · 06-12-2014 01:40PM

That jersey is the worst I've seen from a Liverpool top, and I absolutely hated the big white V neck ones that Collymore, Fowler etc wore around 20 years ago.

Charlie19 · 06-12-2014 01:41PM

Martin Skrtel to become the 12th Liverpool to player to make 200 PL appearances for the club if he starts today.

Lucas is 10 appearances off Skrtel.

Kerrigooney · 06-12-2014 02:18PM

Charlie19 wrote: »

That jersey looks like something you would see in Jonesborough market back in the late 90s.

There is no way it will be an official strip.

Happens every year...ridiculous looking jersey is 'leaked' and the actual jersey looks nothing like it.

Charlie19 · 06-12-2014 02:25PM

Yup it obviously a fake and probably put together by someone's granny.

mada999 · 06-12-2014 02:28PM

googled eyes wrote: »

https://twitter.com/Liddellpool/status/541151624774057984

Jaysis

grim... *shudder*

klose · 06-12-2014 02:37PM

googled eyes wrote: »

https://twitter.com/Liddellpool/status/541151624774057984

Jaysis

No wonder gerrard is considering leaving

brevity · 06-12-2014 04:44PM

Were a load of posts deleted or something?

Vicxas · 06-12-2014 04:55PM

klose wrote: »

No wonder gerrard is considering leaving

It cant be that bad. Just can't.

punk_one82 · 06-12-2014 04:55PM

klose wrote: »

I'd be pretty surprised if we signed anyone of note in January as funds could be tight, I would also wonder if Fsg trust Rodgers with buying players at this rate. If i were them I'd be looking at our supposed leader Lovren for 20 million who looks as bad a defender we've had in years. Our two new full backs seem to be rotated heavily, can barely plays. Lallana plays every 2nd game. Markovic at 20 mill with zero impact, Balo looking a square peg in a round hole.
Basically over 100 million spent, defence worse than ever and what, 7 goals combined in all competitions from our new players? Personally couldn't blame Fsg if they don't solely trust Rodgers with money at this rate.

There are so many things wrong with this post it's insane. Our two young fullbacks who are rotated frequently? A young CM rotated frequently? A 20 year old who is supposedly a very good player with zero impact? Balotelli being forced to play a role he's not used to? Are you the kind of person who expects every single decision to have an immediate impact and anything short of your unreasonable expectations is deemed a failure? Manquillo and Moreno are good players with a bright future, Can looks a decent player, we already know Lallana is a decent player. Markovic has a lot to prove but it seems like you're writing him off already. Everyone knows Balotelli can produce but he's being asked to play where he's not comfortable. Get a grip.

Liverpool FC Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 2014 - Mod Warning in OP, 10/12

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