Liverpool FC News/Gossip/Rumours Summer '15

BMJD · 15-08-2015 11:26PM

Adrian sent off for West Ham today, I think a straight red is a 3 match ban so that will keep him out of the match at Anfield in a fortnight. Darren Randolph is their second choice keeper

Charlie19 · 15-08-2015 11:27PM

Mystic Levia with another cryptic message, working out with Bob Marleys Exidous on in the background.

https://twitter.com/LucasLeiva87/status/632669666742267904

monkey9 · 15-08-2015 11:43PM

SlickRic wrote: »

I just revisited all that anger again. Thanks.

Wasn't it the same season when Et'o absolutely took Suarez out of it at Stamford Bridge in the penalty area and Webb waved play on. That was just as bad.

Agent Coulson · 16-08-2015 12:08AM

Charlie19 wrote: »

Mystic Levia with another cryptic message, working out with Bob Marleys Exidous on in the background.

https://twitter.com/LucasLeiva87/status/632669666742267904

I'll match your cryptic Lucas tweet with a cryptic Mario tweet.

https://twitter.com/FinallyMario/status/632628626253549568

Washington Irving · 16-08-2015 12:19AM

There's an insightful quip somewhere comparing this Howard Webb revelation with escaping negative consequences by egressing temporarily from, say, an online forum. We just need someone to find it.

monkey9 · 16-08-2015 12:27AM

Washington Irving wrote: »

There's an insightful quip somewhere comparing this Howard Webb revelation with escaping negative consequences by egressing temporarily from, say, an online forum. We just need someone to find it.

Charlie19 · 16-08-2015 12:38AM

Agent Coulson wrote: »

I'll match your cryptic Lucas tweet with a cryptic Mario tweet.

https://twitter.com/FinallyMario/status/632628626253549568

Washington Irving wrote: »

There's an insightful quip somewhere comparing this Howard Webb revelation with escaping negative consequences by egressing temporarily from, say, an online forum. We just need someone to find it.

And the winner is:

https://twitter.com/Joey7Barton/status/632677023698317315

J Mysterio · 16-08-2015 02:00AM

Shelvey was the natural succesor to Gerrard, bot Henderson.

BMJD · 16-08-2015 02:15AM

J Mysterio wrote: »

Shelvey was the natural succesor to Gerrard, bot Henderson.

Alonso77 · 16-08-2015 02:53AM

J Mysterio wrote: »

Shelvey was the natural succesor to Gerrard, bot Henderson.

SM01 · 16-08-2015 04:57AM

J Mysterio wrote: »

Shelvey was the natural succesor to Gerrard, bot Henderson.

A similar way of playing, granted. But vastly inferior in quality every way possible. Not being disparaging to Jonjo but Gerrard at his peak was simply magnificent. Shelvey isn't and won't be. Also trying to replace like for like with a player like Gerrard is nigh on impossible (similar to Suarez).

Jesus Wept · 16-08-2015 06:26AM

Have we been trying to make Henderson Gerrard? Aside from giving him the captaincy.

Kerrigooney · 16-08-2015 08:10AM

BMJD wrote: »

Adrian sent off for West Ham today, I think a straight red is a 3 match ban so that will keep him out of the match at Anfield in a fortnight. Darren Randolph is their second choice keeper

Second week in a row my Fantasy Football keeper has been sent off...gonna try it on Romero next week

16-08-2015 08:11AM

Gerrard at Shelveys age was magnificent. On a completely different level

Kerrigooney · 16-08-2015 08:21AM

Shelvey wanted to leave because he wasn't guaranteed a starting spot...it's not like he was hounded out of the club. He has a decent game once in a while but I'm glad he's gone. He's getting on grand at Swansea so the best of luck to him.

Cartman78 · 16-08-2015 08:47AM

Decent article in the Guardian today on Balotelli....kinda sad how it's all worked out but it's not really surprising.

I think this quote sums him up....Mario Sconcerti in Corriere della Sera once described him as a player with “an unusual talent for making people happy when he arrives and even happier when he leaves”.

http://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2015/aug/15/liverpool-mario-balotelli-tragicomedy

livinginkorea · 16-08-2015 10:09AM

Cartman78 wrote: »

Decent article in the Guardian today on Balotelli....kinda sad how it's all worked out but it's not really surprising.

I think this quote sums him up....Mario Sconcerti in Corriere della Sera once described him as a player with “an unusual talent for making people happy when he arrives and even happier when he leaves”.

http://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2015/aug/15/liverpool-mario-balotelli-tragicomedy

After all that happened with him before with other clubs, it was naive of us to think that we could do something to change Mario. We were desperate for a striker at the time and now we are stuck with him. Reading how little he is worth now compared to a few seasons ago really hammers home how hard it will be to get rid of him.

Cartman78 · 16-08-2015 10:47AM

livinginkorea wrote: »

After all that happened with him before with other clubs, it was naive of us to think that we could do something to change Mario. We were desperate for a striker at the time and now we are stuck with him. Reading how little he is worth now compared to a few seasons ago really hammers home how hard it will be to get rid of him.

I genuinely thought it would work out at the time....based largely on THAT performance against Germany and a vague recollection of him being half decent for City. Sure, he might be a bit eccentric and slightly crazy but I thought he would have the maturity to knuckle down, work hard and apply his talent on the pitch.

Sadly this hasn't happened and apportioning blame for the failure is futile at this stage. If the options last season was a choice of Balotelli, Etoo or nobody then you can see why the risk was taken. The real question should be why were these the only options????

BMJD · 16-08-2015 10:49AM

Rodgers is freezing him out at the moment so that he will see the light and realise that his career will be finished if he doesn't get his shít together soon. Mario will respond with 27 goals this season, starting with a hattrick against united. Mark my goddamn words, kids.

livinginkorea · 16-08-2015 10:55AM

Cartman78 wrote: »

I genuinely thought it would work out at the time....based largely on THAT performance against Germany and a vague recollection of him being half decent for City. Sure, he might be a bit eccentric and slightly crazy but I thought he would have the maturity to knuckle down, work hard and apply his talent on the pitch.

Sadly this hasn't happened and apportioning blame for the failure is futile at this stage. If the options last season was a choice of Balotelli, Etoo or nobody then you can see why the risk was taken. The real question should be why were these the only options????

I think we left it too late...not so sure who dropped the ball but we were so unprepared this time last year. Lots of players brought in but not a 20-goal a season striker. This year we seem better equipped, at least on paper with the signings brought in early on and more balance to the team brought in.

Mario did have flashes of brilliance but agree about the lack of maturity. I think he is just lazy.

Harry Palmr · 16-08-2015 11:34AM

Harry Palmr wrote: »

Another win for the U19s in Holland 3-1 win against the Red Bull Brazil that should put them in the semi final.
Goals from Yan Dhanda (x2) and Harry Wilson. I've yet to see more than the odd glimpse of Dhanda, he seems to be making strides at his level.

Played Barcelona in the semi final loosing 2-1

Kelleher, Alexander-Arnold, Canos, Chirivella, Dhanda, Madger Gomes, Kane, Parker, Virtue-Thick, Whelan, Wilson.

16-08-2015 11:36AM

Monday night games are nonsense.

Far too long to wait

16-08-2015 11:55AM

BMJD wrote: »

Adrian sent off for West Ham today, I think a straight red is a 3 match ban so that will keep him out of the match at Anfield in a fortnight. Darren Randolph is their second choice keeper

Unless it was serious foul play it may only be one match for the first red.

Buck Melanoma · 16-08-2015 12:00PM

livinginkorea wrote: »

After all that happened with him before with other clubs, it was naive of us to think that we could do something to change Mario. We were desperate for a striker at the time and now we are stuck with him. Reading how little he is worth now compared to a few seasons ago really hammers home how hard it will be to get rid of him.

My first post! Long time reader/lurker though. First reaction when i heard bout Ballotelli signing was Noooooooo, Noooooooooooo, well ye get the idea. Just don't rate him as a professional footballer, as a guy playing with his mates he would be great. He lacks the discipline, maturity and drive to play consistentally at top level. Never worried when he played against Liverpool for the above reasons. Waste of natural physical talents lost in man/child body. Do accept he can have the rare moment of brilliance, probably more suited to internatinal football if that makes sense.

BMJD · 16-08-2015 12:02PM

rarnes1 wrote: »

Monday night games are nonsense.

Far too long to wait

I find that a mad session on Friday erases Saturday so it moves the Monday match forward by a day. Basically a poor man's time travel.

PhlegmyMoses · 16-08-2015 12:41PM

J Mysterio wrote: »

Shelvey was the natural succesor to Gerrard, bot Henderson.

Nice try Jonjo.

ricero · 16-08-2015 12:49PM

matteo kovacic name has popped up again linked with us.

also saying Real Madrid are interested in signing him. if they do sign him i can see them giving us illaremendi then.

BullBlackNova · 16-08-2015 12:54PM

Dillon Steep Voodoo wrote: »

Unless it was serious foul play it may only be one match for the first red.

He kicked Jamie Vardy in the chest. Looked like serious foul play to me! I think it's a three match ban unless West Ham appeal. Which they surely won't win if they do.

Looking forward to see how Arsenal do today. Palace are a much better side now than at any stage in recent years and they are certainly better than a West Ham side that beat Arsenal last week but Palace have a dreadful record against the Gunners... Sanchez back in the team too.

These Monday kick-offs are a serious drag, though. And two in a row is no fun at all!

livinginkorea · 16-08-2015 01:01PM

Buck Melanoma wrote: »

My first post! Long time reader/lurker though. First reaction when i heard bout Ballotelli signing was Noooooooo, Noooooooooooo, well ye get the idea. Just don't rate him as a professional footballer, as a guy playing with his mates he would be great. He lacks the discipline, maturity and drive to play consistentally at top level. Never worried when he played against Liverpool for the above reasons. Waste of natural physical talents lost in man/child body. Do accept he can have the rare moment of brilliance, probably more suited to internatinal football if that makes sense.

Welcome to the form and +1 to your points made.

I found it particularly telling that he does not even know some of his team mates' names after being there a year.

Agent Coulson · 16-08-2015 01:07PM

ricero wrote: »

matteo kovacic name has popped up again linked with us.

also saying Real Madrid are interested in signing him. if they do sign him i can see them giving us illaremendi then.

That would be nice of them and it would save us some money if they are just giving away players.

I wonder can we just give the Melwood 3 away like that.

Liverpool FC News/Gossip/Rumours Summer '15

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