Bulld0gs Liverpool Thread

[Shady]

He likes his teams to have most of the ball, keeping it for long periods of time, working from back to front, in small little triangles like EVERY ~~~~ING MANAGER.
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[zee24]

like every manager? have you watched Roy Hodgson's teams, even your own bloody Bham.

[zee24]

so how many of you guys want Dempsey to sign?

[Shady]

and name me a manager who DOESNT want his team to have most of the ball?

[zee24]

Chris Hughton lol if he did you would be in the PL unlucky

[Wolfpack]

I wouldn't blame Kuyt for Liverpool being a mid table team. Liverpool became a mid table team because they never replaced players like Alonso Masharono and Hyypia and added players like Adam Henderson and Downing. All i know is neither one of the three turkey's could be his replacement.

[zee24]

change the record, we became a mid table team long before them 3 joined the club. Look to the future, if Lucas Leiva can be turned around so can them 3.

[Bulld0g]

The Reds' new boss is well aware of Dalglish's standing among Liverpool supporters, but has enough belief in his own ability to remain undaunted at the thought of succeeding the King of Anfield.

"I have the ultimate respect for Kenny Dalglish," Rodgers said.

"My door is always open for Kenny Dalglish. This is his home. As chairman Tom Werner said, he is the heart and soul of this club.

"His love for this club is unrivalled. He is the best player in the history of this club. I am not here to win any race or competition. This guy is a legend in the game and here at Liverpool Football Club.

"But what I know is history judges you as a manager and hopefully in time people will look back at what I have achieved here and I can walk beside these people.

"But there is no way I can try and overtake someone like Kenny Dalglish. All I can do is be myself.

"That is all I've ever tried to be - to be a student of the game and be the very best I could. That has helped me make a meteoric rise as because of my work I've been able to get the opportunities."

Rodgers' rise to the Anfield hot-seat has come on the back of an impressive spell in charge at Swansea City, with whom he enjoyed promotion to the top flight and then a magnificent first season in the Premier League.

He is now determined to enjoy more success at Anfield.

"This is a prestigious club and Kenny is a guy who has a wonderful history here and will continue to have a great future in terms of Liverpool. I can't worry about that," he added.

"The only way you can overcome that is by winning. On a lesser scale, when I went in to Swansea there was a similar thing. The chairman put me in and I was in to the challenge of making the club better.

"It will be the same thing here. I respect every manager and player who has played at the club but now it's a new cycle and I enter into that with great motivation, aware of the risk, aware of the challenges but excited about everything.

"I'm excited about everything about this city. It's a city of folklore and football and I am proud to be a part of it."

Rodgers also insisted he has no concerns about trying to win over those outside the club who have questioned his appointment.

"I know there are three types of supporters at every club," he added.

"Number one is those who, no matter who the manager is, they love their club and they will love their manager whoever it is because Liverpool is their life and their passion and they love their club.

"The second group is supporters who will accept you but to earn their real respect you will have to be successful. That's fine.

"The third group are the critics and you never change them ever. If you win four nil it should have been five. If you win the league it should have been three.

"I will never worry about that group because you can never affect them. If you do a good job you are proving them wrong but they can't be proved wrong so they will kill you even more.

"I only want to work with the people who love the club. I have always had good relations with the media and with the supporters.



"I'm open and honest. I understand that not everybody will want me here but that's part of the dance."

[zee24]

Gylfi Sigurdsson does not see himself signing a permanent deal at Swansea and he would be interested in joining Liverpool but he has not yet spoken to Brendan Rodgers regarding a possible move to Anfield.

After arriving in January, the attack-minded Iceland midfielder took the Premier League by storm while on loan at Swansea from Hoffenheim (http://topics.skysports.com/hoffenheim/?section=football)http://static.lingospot.com/spot/image/spacer.gif and he seemed set to agree a long-term contract at the Liberty Stadium.

Swansea have agreed a fee (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/7783432/) with Hoffenheim but Rodgers, who was the manager to bring Sigurdsson (http://topics.skysports.com/Gylfi+Sigurdsson/?section=football)http://static.lingospot.com/spot/image/spacer.gif to England while in charge at Swansea, has since moved to Liverpool (http://topics.skysports.com/liverpool/?section=football)http://static.lingospot.com/spot/image/spacer.gif and is ready to hijack any deal (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/7793252/).

Sigurdsson, 22, has not put pen to paper on a contract amid the uncertainty in Wales following the departure of Rodgers at the beginning of June and the player is thinking about Liverpool.

"It's just unclear at this moment where I will play," he told Icelandic newspaper Morgunblaoio. "I'd like to play on with Swansea since I was really happy there.

"But after Brendan Rodgers left the club for Liverpool, it changed the situation."

Glorious history

Sigurdsson, who scored seven goals in 18 Premier League appearances, added: "I have said that my desire is to continue playing in the Premier League and Liverpool is completely considered.

"Liverpool is a big club that has a glorious history. The English Premier League (http://topics.skysports.com/English+Premier+League/?section=football)http://static.lingospot.com/spot/image/spacer.gif is the platform that I want to be on and hopefully I continue to play in that division.
"I expect not to stay at Swansea as the uncertainty going on there and it is not clear who is the boss."

Liverpool transfer talks have yet to take place between Sigurdsson and Rodgers but the former has wished his ex-Swansea boss good luck at Anfield.
Asked if there had been contact, Sigurdsson said: "No. But I got in touch with him when he was appointed Liverpool manager.

"I wished him congratulations and thanked him for a great time at Swansea."

[zee24]

MOTD3 - Brendan Rodgers on Swansea City - YouTube

[mast]

Hi

Steve Clarke leaves, thought he might have stayed.

Regards

[zee24]

So did I seen as him and Rodgers worked together at Chavski but oh well good luck to him, he'll probably be back at Chavski.

[mast]

Hi

Thats what I thought but I think BR wants to bring all his staff from Swansea.

Regards

[andy1967]

Ive read he's on his way to Celtic

[zee24]

He's being linked to the WBA managers job

[zee24]

Sky Sports understands Liverpool's move for free agent midfielder Mohamed Diame is back on.
http://e1.365dm.com/12/05/218x298/Diamenew_2765375.jpg Mohamed Diame: Free agent

Diame, who played at Wigan in the 2011/12 season, is one of the top Bosmans around this summer and a host of clubs are after the Senegal international.


The move appeared to have collapsed following the sacking of former Liverpool (http://topics.skysports.com/liverpool/?section=football)http://static.lingospot.com/spot/image/spacer.gif boss Kenny Dalglish. (http://topics.skysports.com/Kenny+Dalglish/?section=football)http://static.lingospot.com/spot/image/spacer.gif


However, new manager Brendan Rodgers has given the green light for the deal, as he is a big fan of the midfielder.


Liverpool could face competition from Aston Villa (http://topics.skysports.com/Aston+Villa/?section=football)http://static.lingospot.com/spot/image/spacer.gif for Diame, with Paul Lambert (http://topics.skysports.com/Paul+Lambert/?section=football)http://static.lingospot.com/spot/image/spacer.gif keen to sign him after taking over at Villa Park. (http://topics.skysports.com/Villa+Park/?section=football)http://static.lingospot.com/spot/image/spacer.gif

[zee24]

Ukrainian Liverpool fans talk about Brendan Rodgers and Martin Kelly - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=JldTzhrufsU)

[zee24]

Glen Johnson missing the team photo after the national anthems lol

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[zee24]

so Moyes is fav for the Spurs job, i can't see him turning it down if it is offered to him and if he goes then we should have go at signing Baines.

Jelavich, Cahill, Fellaini will all want to leave if Moyes does go.

[zee24]

So the league cup has changed sponsors from the Carling cup to the Capital One cup, still sounds shite

[zee24]

http://i312.photobucket.com/albums/ll358/mickyblu/AsR4vNpCAAM065w.jpg

[tshirtman]

apparently, City have put a ?20 million bid in for martin skrtel. :eek:

[zee24]

there were rumours a month ago they were interested and LFC put the price up around that mark lol never worth that much but we'd happily take 20 mill not as tho 20 mill means much to City lol

[Wolfpack]

Man City found a better way to win. All they have to do is buy every teams best players and they would have nothing to worry about.

[Bulld0g]

Man City found a better way to win. All they have to do is buy every teams best players and they would have nothing to worry about.

That's true in theory m8 but for reality look at Chelsea ;)

[lfc4life]

I dont want skertal and agger to go but who could blame them!! plus we used sign world class players but now .... we sign ! anyone we can afford

[zee24]

?20 mill for Skrtel they can have him for that price, id be more sad to see Agger go. Agger will fit BR style more then Skrtel will, but Skrtel was good last season even tho i havn't been his biggest fan.

[Bulld0g]

He broke our hearts in '96 but on Monday night Eric Cantona got up on stage at a Justice gig in Lyon and showed his support for the 96 fans who died at Hillsborough.

The Frenchman, who scored the winner for Manchester United against Liverpool in the 1996 FA Cup final, put club allegiances to one side to join the Justice Tonight band, which consists of Mick Jones, Pete Wylie and The Farm.

He performed backing vocals to The Clash classic Should I Stay or Should I Go.



Asked if he was on stage purely as a favour to his friend Jones, Cantona replied: "No. I fully support the campaign for justice."

The Justice Tonight band aims to raise awareness of the ongoing fight for justice following the events which saw 96 Liverpool fans die at Hillsborough on April 15, 1989.

The band, who first formed to play a concert organised by the Hillsborough Justice Campaign, were supporting The Stone Roses in Lyon.

[zee24]

John Henry tweeted a link to an architect's website

Liverpool owner, John Henry, has increased speculation the club will stay at Anfield, rather than build a new stadium on Stanley Park.

Henry has tweeted a link to a blog by architect, Peter McGurk, which contains plans for a redevelopment of the Reds' current home.

it's Liverpool: Anfield (http://petermcgurk.blogspot.co.uk/search/label/Anfield)

[zee24]

Pepe the flight attendant lol

Funny Pepe Reina - Euro 2012 - YouTube

[zee24]

Best LFC Tatoo Ever???

http://images.icnetwork.co.uk/upl/liverpoolecho/jul2012/9/3/460x345/image-1-for-lfc-fan-in-singapore-shows-amazing-liverpool-fc-tattoo-gallery-563774056.jpg

Is this the best Liverpool FC tattoo ever? (GALLERY) - Liverpool FC News - Liverpool FC - Liverpool Echo (http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/liverpool-fc/liverpool-fc-news/2012/07/02/100252-31306876/?)

[zee24]

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: New Hillsborough memorial created by Liverpool sculptor Tom Murphy is revealed - Liverpool FC News - Liverpool FC - Liverpool Echo (http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/liverpool-fc/liverpool-fc-news/2012/07/03/exclusive-video-new-hillsborough-memorial-created-by-liverpool-sculptor-tom-murphy-is-revealed-100252-31310892/)

[Bulld0g]

Brendan Rodgers gave an in-depth interview to radio station TalkSport on Tuesday morning, in which the new Liverpool manager spoke about a variety of topics including working with Luis Suarez and potential new signings.


The boss explained how he is hoping to bolster the Reds' squad over the coming weeks, whilst also revealing that he's enjoyed a 'brilliant chat' with Suarez ahead of the new campaign.

Here's what Rodgers had to say...

Brendan, congratulations - you're at a fantastic football club...

It's incredible. Since the appointment I've spent quite a bit of time in Liverpool and it's a real privilege to be the manager of a great club steeped in history. It has been fantastic and I have been afforded a great welcome in Liverpool. I'm really looking forward to getting the ball out tomorrow and starting work.

The start of the Europa League is not far away, is it?

The first game is August 2 so we have brought the players back in a bit earlier - the players who have been off since the end of the season. Most players are ready to come back now; it has been quite a bit of time off. All the boys have been brilliant. I have spoken to most of them on the phone and met up with one or two. I am really looking forward to working with them.

Spain have proved once again they are streets ahead...

They are absolutely magnificent. I found it a bit disrespectful listening to people talking about them being boring. I thought that deflected away from a lot of the work, the teaching and the courage that the players have to play that way. Also, the hard work that goes in to getting a group of players to play that way. Obviously a lot came from Barcelona and Real Madrid, but they have produced a model of work in the last four or five years which has changed the history of their country as well as their club football. They have been held out for everyone to look at and rightly so, because they have been absolutely magnificent.

Are they the best national side you have seen?

Certainly in my time. An incredible team. The courage and the work that goes into asking players to play that way, and these guys just churn it out week in and week out. And when it arrives at big competitions, they produce as well. We [Swansea City] used to defend with the ball and people in this country don't quite understand that - they think that you defend without the ball. They had times when they rested with the football, and that was their way of defending because you can't press and can't always score every minute of the game. How they do it and how it is all co-ordinated is absolutely fantastic. But the most important thing is that it is effective, and it is brilliant to watch.

They played without a striker. Can you see Premier League sides doing that?

Yes, I did that last year. I think it is all about penetration. We talked a lot and it is something I will look to bring [to Liverpool]: possession is no good on its own, it has to be with penetration. If you look at the goals Spain scored in the final, they had penetration as well as possession. Fabregas was playing a striker but he wasn't really, he was free and loose. The pass that he received off his run in behind set up the first goal for Silva, the second goal came from the penetration from the left-back, Alba, who made a great run. The third goal came from them winning it back early in the transition and Torres made the penetrating run in behind. I think sometimes it is very easy to pinpoint a striker will always play as a striker. You see with Spain, and Barcelona with Messi, it is something that works. What is important is what the players do in those positions and that allows you to win games.

Last year Liverpool struggled defensively, is that something you will work on?

I think any football team, especially when you play possession football, is going to try to limit the opponent to few chances and that will be the idea. If you look at Liverpool's record last year, I think Kenny was very unlucky. They had so many games that they dominated but just failed to hit the back of the net, and defensively they were reasonably strong. It is just a case of trying to improve on what has been happening in the last couple of years and giving the players confidence to go and win games.

The Anfield crowd are patient, so you're at the right club...

Absolutely and that was key for me if I was going to leave Swansea, which I was in no rush to because the club, the city and the supporters were absolutely incredible. They understood that way and I always felt that Swansea supporters were very much like Liverpool supporters - very much educated in football. When you watched Liverpool through the 1980s, whenever they passed back to keep the ball, the crowd applauded because they were educated, they understood the game. It was always going to be very important for me if I left Swansea to go to another club that it was the right type of club. Liverpool is the perfect club for me.

Is the size and tradition of Liverpool not intimidating to you?

No, it is very much inspiring. I have been so inspired by everything I have seen. This is a real football institution. I walk into the training ground every day and you have the European Cup, a bust of Bill Shankly, and in my office I am surrounded by a photo of great players and managers of the past. I embrace that because it is very inspirational. I am in no way intimidated, I am just looking forward to playing a part in hopefully changing the history of the club.

Liverpool fans will be desperate to hear about transfers and the headlines about Suarez...

I very much keep my own counsel and it is certainly the Liverpool way to do that. I am looking to potentially bring in some players that can really affect the group. I have got a wonderful group of players here at the moment. I read every day players that are linked with Liverpool. Unfortunately, especially for the supporters, it is a difficult time because you have agents linking players with Liverpool just purely because it is great for them to be linked with such an institution of a club. But the reality is that there are very few players who could actually come and make a difference at Liverpool. That is something we will always keep close to our chest. I have had a brilliant chat with Luis, he is really looking forward to being here and we are obviously hoping to get him on another contract. He is really looking forward to the new season.

You had a lot of love for Swansea but was it a case of not being able to turn Liverpool down?

I couldn't. It was such an emotional, difficult decision in terms of leaving Swansea. I was in no rush to leave, I had a brilliant relationship with the chairman - Huw Jenkins - who is a wonderful man and strategically he has positioned the club brilliantly. He and I had a good relationship. As a city, they were magnificent for me; they looked after me and my family. So I was in absolutely no rush to leave there. But a club like Liverpool, with the history and a real institution which I have felt in the first two or three weeks of how big a club it is, they don't come calling very often. When you get that opportunity to go to a club like Liverpool and hopefully help it improve, it is very difficult to turn down. In my professional career and challenge, it was a great step for me.

[zee24]

So Diego Forlan is to have his contract terminated by Inter, how many of you would like to see him at Anfield next season?

He is prone to injuries as he proved last season so if it did happen it should only be a pay as you play contract maybe.

[Bulld0g]

No he's an ex manc he's soiled goods.

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[zee24]

Brendan Rodgers meets some of the players returning for pre-season training...

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[zee24]

LFC 3rd Kit revealed...

on sale from 02.08.2012

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[Bulld0g]

~~~~ me that's horrible :puke:

[Bulld0g]

Liverpool have announced 10 Barclays Premier League fixtures for 2012-13 have been rearranged.





Liverpool v Manchester City: This will now be played on Sunday, August 26 with a 4pm kick off. It will be televised live on Sky Sports.

Liverpool v Arsenal: This will now be played on Sunday, September 2 with a 1.30pm kick off. It will be televised live on Sky Sports.

Sunderland v Liverpool: This will still be played on Saturday, September 15, but will now kick off at 5.30pm and be televised live on ESPN.

Liverpool v Manchester United: This will now be played on Sunday, September 23 and kick off at 1.30pm. It will be televised live on Sky Sports.

Everton v Liverpool: This will still be played on Saturday, October 27, but will now kick off at 12.45pm and be televised live by Sky Sports.

Liverpool v Newcastle: This will now be played on Sunday, November 4 and kick off at 4pm. It will be televised live on Sky Sports.

Chelsea v Liverpool: This will now be played on Sunday, November 11 and kick off at 4pm. It will be televised live by Sky Sports.

Swansea City v Liverpool: This game will still be played on Saturday, November 24, but will now kick off at 12.45pm. It will be televised live by Sky Sports.

Tottenham v Liverpool: This game will now be played on Wednesday, November 28 and kick off at 8pm.

Arsenal v Liverpool: This game will now be played on Wednesday, January 30 and kick off at 7.45pm.





Please note the following additional fixture changes will occur ONLY if Liverpool qualify for the Europa League group stage:

Liverpool v Stoke City: Will move to Sunday, October 7.

Everton v Liverpool: Will move to Sunday, October 28 and kick off at 1.30pm.

Swansea City v Liverpool: Will move to Sunday, November 25 and kick off at 1.30pm.

West Ham v Liverpool: Will move to Sunday, December 9.

[Bulld0g]

Anyone remember what it's like to watch football on a Saturday :hmmmm:

[zee24]

I hate Sunday fixtures but that's what we will face by qualifying for the Europa.

@Bulldog i totally agree about the 3rd kit

[tedbaker]

What is the away kit like?

[Bulld0g]

http://jdsports.scene7.com/is/image/JDSports/50700a?hei=325&resmode=sharp&op_usm=1.1,0.5,0,0&defaultImage=JDSports/sizeImageMissing

[Wolfpack]

The third kit is ugly. Who would think Liverpool would play in Purple?

[zee24]

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2012/07/08/article-2170679-13FBA18A000005DC-197_468x425.jpg

Liverpool unveil Mighty Red mascot | Mail Online (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2170679/Liverpool-unveil-Mighty-Red-mascot.html)

[Wolfpack]

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2012/07/08/article-2170679-13FBA18A000005DC-197_468x425.jpg

Liverpool unveil Mighty Red mascot | Mail Online (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2170679/Liverpool-unveil-Mighty-Red-mascot.html)

Zee24 is that you:laugh:

[zee24]

BBC News - Liverpool FC's Jamie Carragher given Honorary Fellowship (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-18768028?)

no wolfy lol im more of an angry Liverbird

[zee24]

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/292384_10151095776937238_1672566381_n.jpg

lol

[zee24]

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apparantly Dempsey's name was on the squad list on LFC website but later removed, do we know if it's true or is this photoshopped??

I don't know if it true or not but i do think BR is interested in signing him.

BR isn't ruling out a move for Carroll, i don't know why he would let him go. Ok he probly wnt fit in his style of play, but did we think Crouch would have, he did well, so no reason for Carroll not to. Plus sometimes you need someone different to throw on when things aint going your way, anyway he hasn't arrived back from holiday yet so i wnt beleive it yet.

If he went to Milan on loan we should ask for Pato in return now he would fit in BR's plans

[Bulld0g]

I think it would be a mistake to loan Carroll out. He started to hit some kind of form towards the end of last season. Why loan him out when he seems to be heading in the right direction. Let's hope it's just the media trying to make up a story :dontknow:

[wolfcry]

Seems a strange move to loan out Carroll. To save on the wages bill maybe?

[andy1967]

I think it would be a mistake to loan Carroll out. He started to hit some kind of form towards the end of last season. Why loan him out when he seems to be heading in the right direction. Let's hope it's just the media trying to make up a story :dontknow:

West Ham I recon Carroll could be heading. I hope he does stay at LFC and becomes the player I recon he is capable off, I don't think it was Carrolls fault for poor form but the players who were brought in last season.

Sam Carroll and Nolan all have the same agent.

[Shady]

West Ham I recon Carroll could be heading..


never happen, this is an old sullivan and gold trick, season ticket renewal time, bring a star signing out of the woodwork..

and then its failure to agree personal terms or some shit... born liars, pair of ~~~~ing tw@s

[andy1967]

Could for a bargain buy at 15 million or just go there on loan

[Shady]

Guarantee it will not happen. no loan, no nothing, just bullshit leaked from the poison dwarf and paedo bear to get people to buy season tickets

[zee24]

im with Shady on this 1 , never thought id be saying that lol

[alom5]

Somehow...I don't see Andy Carroll as a major ticket seller....Liverpool will do well to offload him. Listening to Brendan Rogers....that is what he wants....he knows what he wants and Carroll is not it. He brought Joe Cole straight back because he can play football...

I think west ham is more Andy Carroll's level than Liverpool FC

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[Braveheart]

What do Liverpool fans think of the talk of Andy Carroll heading away from Liverpool and possibly going back to Newcastle or is it chinese wispers?

[daithi]

What do Liverpool fans think of the talk of Andy Carroll heading away from Liverpool and possibly going back to Newcastle or is it chinese wispers?

its rumours newcastle wouldnt be stupid enough to take him back :roflmao:

[jordigirl]

carroll who :roflmao:

newcastle dont want him back. we have ba n cisse ;)

[andy1967]

carroll who :roflmao:

newcastle dont want him back. we have ba n cisse ;)

Can you be sure your keeping them both, NCL wouldnt have Carroll back.

[zee24]

carroll who :roflmao:

newcastle dont want him back. we have ba n cisse ;)

Ba is looking for a move you wont have him for long

[alom5]

Ba is looking for a move you wont have him for long

Ba couldn't handle cisse taking all the glory...affected him very badly second half of season...so I can see ba wanting to move...

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[zee24]

Fabio Borini after passing his medical

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"Liverpool have got an outstanding player in Fabio Borini. Another player Chelsea should of never let go." Alan Shearer

[zee24]

it's official Fabio Borini is now a Liverpool player and manager Brendan Rodgers first signing!! welcome to Anfield

Brendan Rodgers revealed his delight at securing Fabio Borini as his first signing as Liverpool manager and predicted: 'The supporters are going to love him.'

Rodgers told Liverpoolfc.com: "I was very keen to bring him here. Fabio fits the model of what we're trying to do in building not only for now, but also for the future.

"He's a big talent, 21 years of age, he scores goals, and his passion, focus and concentration is a very important part of his game - and a big part of what you want from a player."

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in the meantime Maxi Rodriguez has checked out of Anfield and back to his former club Newell's Oldboys in his native Argentina

[alom5]

So now...you lost 2 of your goals when it matters scorers...maxi and kuyt...what will happen now....lol

[Bulld0g]

Maxi wasn't a prolific goalscorer and Kuyt couldn't hit a cows arse with a banjo from 2ft. Maxi was a decent player but no big loss so no worries there :)

[opsmonkey]

Tickets available on Tuesday 10am to members with 13 or more League credits from last season

[zee24]

Apparently we've had a bid for PSV Belgian winger Dries Mertens for ?14 million accepted, although PSV has totally denied it, the rumours are rife over twitter and his wiki profile has been updated but these are 2 sources which can hardly be relied upon.

[andy1967]

SSN saying NCL want Carroll on season-long loan then make a permanent deal.

[alom5]

SSN saying NCL want Carroll on season-long loan then make a permanent deal.

This just reminds me of the robbie Keane scenario lol....how much will Liverpool write off on this one ? Lol lol

[Bulld0g]

It's not that difficult to work out, subtract the sale figure from the original transfer fee :dontknow:

[andy1967]

I wonder did Comolli have a sell on fee with NCL at 25%

[alom5]

It's not that difficult to work out, subtract the sale figure from the original transfer fee :dontknow:

Yea...thanks for that....lol...

I'll try work it out soon as figures are confirmed...that's if they sell...

[Wolfpack]

I don't think Liverpool will move Carroll. I think it was to much pressure on him last season cause of the transfer money Liverpool paid. I think he could have a big season if given playing time up front. If Liverpool is going to do anything with Carroll they should cut his hair.

[shankill2012]

Liverpool should hold on to Carroll , he never got the service last season so its not entirely his fault he didn't score more goals , Steve G can put the ball exactly where andy wants it and andy will hit the net, seems the rest of the players can't do the same as Steve G.

[alom5]

Think they should keep him and give him a chance...the whole team was unsettled last year from the helm down....he could do well....thou I don't think Rogers fancies that kind of footie.....as if he is on...very tempting to just whack it up to him. Something Rogers is dead against....let's see......

[zee24]

Channel 5 has beaten ITV to land an all-access documentary on Liverpool Football Club.

The Richard Desmond-owned broadcaster is understood to have outbid ITV to land the six-part series, which has been given access to Liverpool players and staff .

One source suggested that C5 has paid as much as ?95,000 an hour for the Fox Soccer show, which will air in the US in the autumn.

ITV had been considered favourite to land the documentary, but it is understood it was not prepared to match C5's bid. The acquisition could be considered surprising, given that C5 has retreated from football after deciding not to renew its Europa League rights deal for next season.

Our Liverpool: Never Walk Alone went into production at the end of last season when Liverpool were preparing to face Chelsea in the FA Cup Final, and will also capture the team on their July tour of North America, during which they play Roma and Tottenham Hotspur.

The doc captures a period of change at the club, in which Kenny Dalglish stepped down as manager and Swansea City boss Brendan Rodgers took the reins.

Our Liverpool is being produced by Scott Boggins, who has overseen in-depth boxing documentaries for HBO's 24/7 strand. This involved filming the intimate build-up to fights, such as Manny Pacquiao v Ricky Hatton in 2009.

Liverpool's chairman Tom Werner is no stranger to TV, having executive produced some notable US comedies, including The Cosby Show and 3rd Rock from The Sun.

[wongers]

how do these people that run L.F.C.call themselves business men they buy carroll for ?35mil. then look to sell him on after 18 months,the previous tw*ts bought aquallani for ?17mil. and then allow him to go on loan for 2 years significantly lowering his value they allow kuyt to have a clause in his contract so he can be sold for 1mill.maxi has gone for ~~~~ all this is just the tip of the iceberg we.ve been taken for mugs for as long as i can remember i'm sure arthur daley must be our business adviser

[andy1967]

how do these people that run L.F.C.call themselves business men they buy carroll for ?35mil. then look to sell him on after 18 months,the previous tw*ts bought aquallani for ?17mil. and then allow him to go on loan for 2 years significantly lowering his value they allow kuyt to have a clause in his contract so he can be sold for 1mill.maxi has gone for ~~~~ all this is just the tip of the iceberg we.ve been taken for mugs for as long as i can remember i'm sure arthur daley must be our business adviser

Never mind you still have Adam and Henderson lol

[firestorm]

I am completely baffled with all this talk of Carroll going.He was looking good at the end of last season and looked dangerous in the Euro's so why would any manger let him go for less than we paid for him to another club that will be aiming for a top 4 finish.If we do sell him then why not let him go to Italy on loan see if it improves his technical ability were he can not come back to haunt us.But the most baffling thing is why oh why is he not talking about getting rid of the useless tw*t Downing he was shite last year no goal and no assist's but no word on over is long due departure.

[Wolfpack]

Sometimes you have to bite the bullet and lose money on players that didn't work out. Liverpool should sent Adam back where he came from. Henderson should be loaned out so he can learn how to play. Downing should be taught how to serve beer cause football isn't his thing. Once the team cleans up Kenny's mess things should get better.

[alom5]

Sometimes you have to bite the bullet and lose money on players that didn't work out. Liverpool should sent Adam back where he came from. Henderson should be loaned out so he can learn how to play. Downing should be taught how to serve beer cause football isn't his thing. Once the team cleans up Kenny's mess things should get better.

Haha...well said and sooo true lol

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[zee24]

In an interview with Liverpoolfc.com at the team hotel in Boston, the manager moved to clarify the club's position on the USA international, who scored 23 goals for Fulham last season.

"Clint is a player we've enquired about, it is as simple as that," said Rodgers.

"Ian Ayre, our managing director, has spoken with the club to see what the position is. That is where we're at.

"He's a very talented player but we don't like to talk about other clubs' players."

Meanwhile, Rodgers also spoke about Andy Carroll and insisted a possible loan move away from Anfield would not be entertained.

"There has been a lot written and spoken about him but first and foremost Andy is a Liverpool player," said the boss.

"To consider a loan period for someone the club spent ?35million on isn't something we're looking to do at this moment in time.

"Andy will be the same as every other player - if there's ever an offer that comes in we'd look at it as a club and see if it's going to be worthwhile for the club and the team as a whole.

"The club invested ?35million in him. People talk about whether he can fit into my style or not, but if you're a club and you spend ?35million on a player you'd like to think he can fit into whatever style the team plays.

"He's a good player. He'll join the rest of the group next week and we'll take it from there."

[Bulld0g]

Sometimes you have to bite the bullet and lose money on players that didn't work out. Liverpool should sent Adam back where he came from. Henderson should be loaned out so he can learn how to play. Downing should be taught how to serve beer cause football isn't his thing. Once the team cleans up Kenny's mess things should get better.
***** me the shitemeister is back again :boring:

[Bulld0g]

I am completely baffled with all this talk of Carroll going.He was looking good at the end of last season and looked dangerous in the Euro's so why would any manger let him go for less than we paid for him to another club that will be aiming for a top 4 finish.If we do sell him then why not let him go to Italy on loan see if it improves his technical ability were he can not come back to haunt us.But the most baffling thing is why oh why is he not talking about getting rid of the useless tw*t Downing he was shite last year no goal and no assist's but no word on over is long due departure.

I wouldn't let Carroll go neither but the positive is, Rodgers knows what he wants. He has a style of play and certain players in mind that he want's to see and Carroll doesn't seem to fit in with that vision.
He has brought back Cole and Aqualani two players who IMO never got a fair crack for one reason or another and both excellent players. Let's hope the manager is right.

[leotheloin]

In an interview with Liverpoolfc.com at the team hotel in Boston, the manager moved to clarify the club's position on the USA international, who scored 23 goals for Fulham last season.

"Clint is a player we've enquired about, it is as simple as that," said Rodgers.

"Ian Ayre, our managing director, has spoken with the club to see what the position is. That is where we're at.

"He's a very talented player but we don't like to talk about other clubs' players."

Meanwhile, Rodgers also spoke about Andy Carroll and insisted a possible loan move away from Anfield would not be entertained.

"There has been a lot written and spoken about him but first and foremost Andy is a Liverpool player," said the boss.

"To consider a loan period for someone the club spent ?35million on isn't something we're looking to do at this moment in time.

"Andy will be the same as every other player - if there's ever an offer that comes in we'd look at it as a club and see if it's going to be worthwhile for the club and the team as a whole.

"The club invested ?35million in him. People talk about whether he can fit into my style or not, but if you're a club and you spend ?35million on a player you'd like to think he can fit into whatever style the team plays.

"He's a good player. He'll join the rest of the group next week and we'll take it from there."
LBH if B.R signs C.D from Fulham A.C is gone.:flybye:

[Wolfpack]

***** me the shitemeister is back again :boring:

With someone like you Kenny doesn't need a doctor to tell him how his colon is since you have your head up his arse all the timelol

I have a right to my opinion. Just cause you don't agree don't give you the right speak the way you do. Your just pissed i was right about Kenny and the three turkeys and i'm an American. Get over it!

[zee24]

With someone like you Kenny doesn't need a doctor to tell him how his colon is since you have your head up his arse all the timelol

I have a right to my opinion. Just cause you don't agree don't give you the right speak the way you do. Your just pissed i was right about Kenny and the three turkeys and i'm an American. Get over it!

If your so right why hasn't Brendan Rodgers got rid of the so called 3 turkeys?

[alom5]

You have find someone to offload them to.....that could be a hard task lol.

Even you must agree the Henderson downing duo at least...are on the crap side of average....

[Bulld0g]

With someone like you Kenny doesn't need a doctor to tell him how his colon is since you have your head up his arse all the timelol

I have a right to my opinion. Just cause you don't agree don't give you the right speak the way you do. Your just pissed i was right about Kenny and the three turkeys and i'm an American. Get over it!

Change the record will you ffs. You had a downer on Kenny from day one. Yes your American,and will never know what it's like to be an Englishman "supporting" his local team. End of ;)

[Wolfpack]

If your so right why hasn't Brendan Rodgers got rid of the so called 3 turkeys?

Once they sign Dempsey I'm sure Adam and Downing will be gone. The problem with them and Carroll are the money Liverpool paid for them and what they want for them. I can't see any of the three turkeys starting. It's a shame but it seems Carroll will be atleast loaned out.

[zee24]

i can't see any of them leaving even if Dempsey signs apart from Carroll, if Adam Hendo or Downing were leaving the manger wouldn't be talking them up, Adam wouldn't be outspoken looking forward to nxt season.

[Wolfpack]

i can't see any of them leaving even if Dempsey signs apart from Carroll, if Adam Hendo or Downing were leaving the manger wouldn't be talking them up, Adam wouldn't be outspoken looking forward to nxt season.

If Kenny couldn't win with these turkeys how does Rodgers think he could win with them? They are losers period.

[Monty31ot]

If Kenny couldn't win with these turkeys how does Rodgers think he could win with them? They are losers period.

Bit harsh to call them losers they haven't performed for Liverpool thats certain. Who knows may be Brendan Rodgers can get the best of them. Players can improve over time look at Lucas hope we won't have to wait that long ..lol

[zee24]

If Kenny couldn't win with these turkeys how does Rodgers think he could win with them? They are losers period.

Kenny won the Carling cup with them. Many managers over the years have had this problem they've bought players that didn't perform much under them but under another manager they do well, so wait and see. Im not a fan of Downing's myself but let see what he does under Rodgers

[Wolfpack]

I just don't see Liverpool going forward with the three turkeys in the lineup. I hope they sign Dempsey.

[maca]

I just don't see Liverpool going forward with the three turkeys in the lineup. I hope they sign Dempsey.
Do us a favour mate and change the ****ing record sign dempsey why cos he's a yank .

[zee24]

?10 mill for Dempsey whose 29 and got a year left on his contract, i think it's too much 6-7 mill max.

?15 mill rumored fee for Allen is way too much, good player but not worth that much.

[Wolfpack]

Give me a break. Dempsey is ten times the players Adam, Henderson and Downing. Maybe 10 mil might be a tad to much but someone will pay it and i would rather see him line up on Liverpool's side then against them. Dempsey is a we need results now player and has a good 5 years left.

Hey Maca who should they sign?

[maca]

dunno m8 i cant write

[zee24]

5 years?? i cnt see him being at LFC for 5 years.

Missed the first half but I thought Suso, Sterling n Morgan were brilliant tonight in the 2nd, Cole wasn't bad either but his set pieces were.

[opsmonkey]

Wolfy you must be well happy being able to go and see Liverpool play. You are going..? Boston is only 214 miles from New York. I do the same distance journey 18 times a season. No excuse

[zee24]

Toronto FC vs Liverpool FC highlights

Liverpool vs Toronto FC - Full-Time Highlights - YouTube

[zee24]

Liverpool documentary trailer

Being: Liverpool (Trailer) - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=O5TGE8eYipE)

[scouse58]

Not very impressive seemed like a lower sunday league team.

[Wolfpack]

Wolfy you must be well happy being able to go and see Liverpool play. You are going..? Boston is only 214 miles from New York. I do the same distance journey 18 times a season. No excuse

I would love to go but the sad thing about sports here is you can't get tickets unless you pay a broker ( legal scalper ) and pay thru the nose. It's a joke you call when they go on sale and with in 5 min they are all gone. It's not like a real game anyway.

[Wolfpack]

5 years?? i cnt see him being at LFC for 5 years.

Missed the first half but I thought Suso, Sterling n Morgan were brilliant tonight in the 2nd, Cole wasn't bad either but his set pieces were.

I don't see him being at any club for 5 years. 2 to 3 years left in the prem then off to the retirement league MLS.

Do you think Aquilani should be given a chance. didn't play bad in Toronto but wouldn't judge anyone in that game since they played on fake grass that was really slow. I think they should plus Cole too. I think the little Italian forward is a waste. I think with Healthy Gerrard and Lucus with Aqu and Cole should start the season. Save the transfer money for January if thing don't work.

[zee24]

I don't see him being at any club for 5 years. 2 to 3 years left in the prem then off to the retirement league MLS.

Do you think Aquilani should be given a chance. didn't play bad in Toronto but wouldn't judge anyone in that game since they played on fake grass that was really slow. I think they should plus Cole too. I think the little Italian forward is a waste. I think with Healthy Gerrard and Lucus with Aqu and Cole should start the season. Save the transfer money for January if thing don't work.

Aquilani should be given a chance, i think he will do well with this style of football. I was impressed with our youngsters against Toronto but then again it was just what i expected from them. The way they have performed in the reserves for the past few seasons they look to have bright futures ahead of them. Even Pacheco coming back from loan spells away did well, I thought Cole did well although he came in for a lot of criticism from fans on social media sites, his set pieces were not up to scratch but he does look more fitter then usual.

Id use Aquilani more then Cole tho during the season. I won't comment on Borrini i don't know too much about the lad will give him time, we may get a glimpse of him against Roma on Wednesday.

[wongers]

**** me borini hasn't kicked a ball for liverpool yet and wolfie's written him off ffs and this is his chance to put his money were his mouth is and go to the game in boston, he' been banging on about .,you don't have to be english to support us but what does he do, make an excuse, sums him up really, better get a new armchair in pal

[Wolfpack]

**** me borini hasn't kicked a ball for liverpool yet and wolfie's written him off ffs and this is his chance to put his money were his mouth is and go to the game in boston, he' been banging on about .,you don't have to be english to support us but what does he do, make an excuse, sums him up really, better get a new armchair in pal

Didn't need to bring him in. Use Carroll Liverpool paid enough for him and he seems to be coming around. I wish when new managers take over a team they wouldn't just buy players to make their mark on a team. They would make it with their coaching.

I said before you can't get tickets unless you pay an arm and a leg for it. Right after they announced they would be playing in Boston all the tickets were sold out. Next year I'm going to Scotland so i will go down to Liverpool and see a match. It's the only proper place to see one.

[zee24]

For those of you who don't know

Thursday nights are now on ITV4 & ESPN no more Europa League on Channel 5...

[maca]

For those of you who don't know

Thursday nights are now on ITV4 & ESPN no more Europa League on Channel 5...
zee 24 sky sports news reporting .....

[Shady]

hows fabrice?

[zee24]

For 1 night only:

http://assets.lfcimages.com/uploads/fenway02.jpg

http://assets.lfcimages.com/uploads/fenwaypark_501001e20a3df882150268.jpg

[zee24]

Swansea statement

Club release statement regarding speculation over midfielder Joe Allen

Statement regarding speculation on Swans midfielder Joe Allen

A Swansea City spokesman said: Swansea City can confirm that Liverpool have expressed an interest in Joe Allen, despite a written agreement with Liverpool not to approach any players within the 12-month period of former manager Brendan Rodgers leaving for Anfield.

There has also been interest from other clubs regarding his possible availability and the club is due to speak to Joe, as originally planned, about the situation when he returns from GB duty.

The club is not prepared to release any details on whether any formal bids have been made at this stage or details of Joe's contract, which are private and confidential. The club is extremely disappointed that speculation regarding certain aspects of his contract have been released to the media by parties outside the club.

Fortunately the club is in a financial position where it does not need to sell any of its players and will continue to work in the best interests of its supporters, who are our priority, and the club to provide new manager Michael Laudrup with the best opportunity to be successful in the forthcoming
Premier League campaign.

A fee of 13.5 million has apparantly been agreed between LFC n Swansea

[andy1967]

He has a clause in his contract where if a top club came in with a ?15 mill bid he can talk to them. Rodgers had a clause when joined LFC not to take any off his players from Swansea for 12 months.

[zee24]

Yeah but Allen doesn't want to stay at Swansea so BR can speak to him. That clause is apparantly if a top 4 club comes in for him with a ?15 mill bid he can talk to them.

Another player linked with us, Gaston Ramirez's agent:"I'm in London to open talks with a Premier League club Ramirez is gonna leave Bologna".

[Wolfpack]

Yeah but Allen doesn't want to stay at Swansea so BR can speak to him. That clause is apparantly if a top 4 club comes in for him with a ?15 mill bid he can talk to them.

Another player linked with us, Gaston Ramirez's agent:"I'm in London to open talks with a Premier League club Ramirez is gonna leave Bologna".

You think Allen is worth 13.5 mil but Dempsey isn't worth 10mil. I think it's a tad to much for a 22 year old. As much as i would like to see young talent signed Liverpool needs a little more experience players who will stand up to the pressure of playing for a club like Liverpool. Rodgers should start looking to dump some dead weight from the squad before he spends all the money.

[zee24]

NO i don't think he is worth 13.5 mill that was the price rumored we have offered. I don't think Allen is worth more then 10 mill should be around 7 mill mark. He is a good player but not worth the price tag, there are better players then him for that price.

Dempsey signing is rumbling on because Adam doesn't want to be apart of the deal, he wants to stay and fight for his place and Fulham want to find a player to replace him before they let him go.

[gc1966]

Yeah but Allen doesn't want to stay at Swansea so BR can speak to him. That clause is apparantly if a top 4 club comes in for him with a ?15 mill bid he can talk to them.

Another player linked with us, Gaston Ramirez's agent:"I'm in London to open talks with a Premier League club Ramirez is gonna leave Bologna".


but you are not a top four club

so are you not supposed to tap him up then????

[Bulld0g]

:hmmmm: That's why we're not paying ?15m

[zee24]

but you are not a top four club

so are you not supposed to tap him up then????

well duh that's what im saying it only applies to a top 4 club that's why Swansea's holding out for ?15 mill after rejecting ?10 mill plus Shelvey on loan. We wen't back in with a ?13.5 mill bid

[Wolfpack]

Liverpool should say to Adam thanks and don't let the door hit you in the ass on the way out. He's a Fulhum type of player player anyway. Liverpool shouldn't loan out Shelvey. He might not make the starting squad but would be a affective sub to come off the bench.

[gc1966]

me no understand

so,if a top four club bid 15 million,he can talk to them

but,any team from fifth to the conference league can bid anything from a quid to 14.999.99p for him but can not talk to him

so what happens if say a team that finished in eigth or ninth position bid 15.000.01,could he talk to them

if the answer is no,then my first question appears valid,does it not

[zee24]

go ask Swansea or Joe Allen about it

[gc1966]

and how much is that gonna cost me?????

[Bulld0g]

Not as much as it would if you were in the top 4 ;)

[wongers]

his contract specifies top four clubs as deemed by swansea city which are m.city m.utd chelsea and liverpool not the top four who finished in those positions last year

[gc1966]

his contract specifies top four clubs as deemed by swansea city which are m.city m.utd chelsea and liverpool not the top four who finished in those positions last year


thx for explaining swansea's personal top four league

[Bulld0g]

Billy Bragg - Never Buy The Sun - Studio Version - YouTube

[wongers]

thx for explaining swansea's personal top four league

hey don't shoot the messanger

[shankill2012]

Liverpool and West Ham (http://www.thisisanfield.com/tags/west-ham) have agreed a deal for striker Andy Carroll (http://www.thisisanfield.com/tag/andy-carroll/) to join the Hammers on loan for an initial ?2m this season.
The deal will then see West Ham (http://www.thisisanfield.com/tags/west-ham) pay a further ?17m next summer to make the deal permanent ? providing that the newly promoted side remain in the Premier League.
The 23 year old England international arrived from Newcastle (http://www.thisisanfield.com/tag/newcastle/) just 18 months ago, and despite showing encouraging signs toward the end of last season, has struggled since his record ?35m move to Merseyside.
Brendan Rodgers? appointment at Anfield appears to have opened the way for Carroll to leave the club ? following those who were responsible for his signing out of the club after Damien Comolli and Kenny Dalglish (http://www.thisisanfield.com/tag/kenny-dalglish/) were sacked earlier this year. and also - Liverpool have agreed a deal for midfielder Alberto Aquilani (http://www.thisisanfield.com/players/aquilani) to join Serie A side Fiorentina.
The 28 year old Italian flew directly to Rome from Liverpool?s North American tour and is expected to be announced as a Fiorentina player on Monday.
His departure will then clear the way for Liverpool to complete the signing of Welsh midfielder Joe Allen from Swansea City.
Aquilani joined Liverpool from Roma in 2009 ? as a replacement for Xabi Alonso (http://www.thisisanfield.com/players/alonso) ? but a first season marred by injury saw him fail to settle on Merseyside and the last two seasons have been spent out on loan to Juventus and AC Milan.
A major reason for Aquilani?s departure is believed to be his wages, with The Telegraph reporting that his contract equates to around ?6.5 million a year (?125,000 per week).
Aquilani wasn?t involved in the Reds friendly with Spurs on Saturday after Brendan Rodgers had told him he was free to leave the club.
By offloading Aquilani, along with Dirk Kuyt (http://www.thisisanfield.com/players/kuyt) and Maxi Rodriguez (http://www.thisisanfield.com/tags/maxi-rodriguez/) already this summer, Liverpool have reduced their wage-bill by around ?300,000 per week . - source - thisisanfield.com

[gc1966]

hey don't shoot the messanger
never intended to m8,i still do not understand how any club can tell a player you are only allowed to speak to these clubs we specify as worthy future employers and no others.

besides,you would be perfectly safe,i am a worse shot than andy carroll

[wongers]

they probably put liverpool in there because they know when it comes to having somebodies kecks down in the transfer market were easy meat arthur daley is probably in his three wheeler van on his way to wales with 30,000.000 in the boot as we speaklol

[Wolfpack]

What do all of you think about all the Swansea players being linked to Liverpool. Don't you think they should look at some players from winning teams not just losing teams. I know Rodgers came from their but this is Liverpool he is coaching. Not some second rate team. He is going to feel pressure like he never felt before if Liverpool gets off to a bad start and if i was him i would look to players who can stand that pressure.

[firestorm]

What do all of you think about all the Swansea players being linked to Liverpool. Don't you think they should look at some players from winning teams not just losing teams. I know Rodgers came from their but this is Liverpool he is coaching. Not some second rate team. He is going to feel pressure like he never felt before if Liverpool gets off to a bad start and if i was him i would look to players who can stand that pressure.
All player have to start some place weather it be in the youth team of a famous club or playing for clubs like swansea some are ready for the premiership at a young age like owen but others take time to mature.If you look back at some of Liverpool players they have come from not so glamorous take Aldridge he came from Oxford at a late age, Barnes came from watford and they turned out to be great players.
More worrying to me is 4-3-3 yes it worked great for swansea, but teams going to swansea did not put 5 in the midfield to try to stop them playing.But they will against Liverpool and that formation could leave liverpool a little light in midfield.Has Brendan Rodgers got the knowledge too change tactics or even the players.If he get rid of Andy Carroll that's one less option.
Only time will tell.

[zee24]

https://p.twimg.com/AzMSk6dCQAEnuam.jpg

lol

[Wolfpack]

I would like to see Rodgers make his mark on the team with his managerial skills then signing players he wants and then calling it his team. Tomorrow is his first test.

[Monty31ot]

What do all of you think about all the Swansea players being linked to Liverpool. Don't you think they should look at some players from winning teams not just losing teams. I know Rodgers came from their but this is Liverpool he is coaching. Not some second rate team. He is going to feel pressure like he never felt before if Liverpool gets off to a bad start and if i was him i would look to players who can stand that pressure.

According to reports Rodgers has been assured by the club owners that he does not have to finish Liverpool in the top four so that eases some pressure. So I guess the aim of this season is to start playing attractive football and stop getting turned over by smaller clubs at anfield. If he can't manage that then yeah he will feel it from the fans as we can't have a repeat of last season.

[zee24]

According to reports Rodgers has been assured by the club owners that he does not have to finish Liverpool in the top four so that eases some pressure. So I guess the aim of this season is to start playing attractive football and stop getting turned over by smaller clubs at anfield. If he can't manage that then yeah he will feel it from the fans as we can't have a repeat of last season.

yes he will get sometime as he is FSG's choice but since the likes of Gerrard has spoken out about the top 4 that will be a major goal for the side as well as playing attractive football which will take time.

[Wolfpack]

How could 4th place not be a goal! CL football and winning the title is the reason teams like Liverpool lace them up. I guess the owners don't want to put pressure on Rodgers but we all know the pressure is on him big time. Just ask Roy Hodgson.

[zee24]

https://p.twimg.com/AzUVEpcCAAEWd8N.jpg

[Wolfpack]

Can't believe Downing scored. He did take very well and if he would cut back on that left he might be affective with the pace he has. We all know crossing the ball isn't his foray and before the goal he looked like sh*t. I still think he needs to go but I'll give him some credit since he scored the winner in a game where Liverpool could of lost.

[tshirtman]

I've posted a shed load more footy books. including:

Carra My Autobiography: Jamie Carragher
&
Golden Past, Red Future: Liverpool FC - Champions of Europe 2005.
&
An Epic Swindle: 44 Months With a Pair of Cowboys: Brian Reade


here:

http://www.digital-kaos.co.uk/forums/f196/all-things-football-278046/

[samm7711623]

The digital kaos is a very good websie.!!!

[PremierD]

Correct mate .... lol lol

[Wolfpack]

I think Rodgers should of gave Aquilani a chance this year.

[slippy05]

I think Rodgers should of gave Aquilani a chance this year.

Why?

He is shit

[zee24]

Why?

He is shit

he never got a chance when he was finally fit enough to play at the end of Rafa's reign he was playing some good football, then along came Woy who sent him on his way just when he wanted to stay after that he never looked like wanting to stay at the club.

If he's shit what's Joe Cole?????

[slippy05]

he never got a chance when he was finally fit enough to play at the end of Rafa's reign he was playing some good football, then along came Woy who sent him on his way just when he wanted to stay after that he never looked like wanting to stay at the club.

If he's shit what's Joe Cole?????

A player that we never should have signed, too old and stupid wages (joe cole)

But Aquilani is terrible, 20 million quid, injured alot. reported to be on 100k+ per week with a bonus structure that the lottery would be proud of. Pound for pound the worst signing this club has ever made.

He has no drive, his passing isnt that great, he has no pace and no desire. His ambition must be shocking, he was happy to sit on the bench for wages and a bonus fee rather than saying "enoughs enough....i want to play football"

I cant think of anything worse in a player.

If he was any good milan or juventus or anybody else would have had him......he was going for a bargain price but the contract we put hin on made him seem like he was messi.

Total joke of a footballer.

[zee24]

blame the club for the wages and the price paid

[wongers]

yes but it doesn't alter the fact the lad was rubbish its not his fault liverpool yet again had there trousers pulled down but he was never going to make it at liverpool the lad never put a tackle in the whole time he was here and i suspect he didn't when he was on loan too he had his chance at three big clubs in liverpool ac & juve and failed every time he won't be missed i'm more concerned with letting bellamy go a player that gave his all everytime he played

[Bulld0g]

The Uruguay forward committed his future to the Reds by putting pen to paper on the deal on Tuesday afternoon after returning to Melwood following the Olympics earlier this week.
Moments after signing the deal, Suarez told Liverpoolfc.com: "To sign a new contract with Liverpool is unbelievable for me because I am so happy here at both the club and also in the city.

Luis on his new LFC deal
"That is important for me and I am very happy with my new contract.
"When you are a kid, everybody wants to play for Liverpool. I am here now and it is a dream for me, and now I am a Liverpool fan.

"I am happy off the pitch because the people of Liverpool are good with me and my family. I try my best on the pitch and when you are happy off the pitch, you are happy on the pitch.

"I want to say thank-you to the fans because they are our 12th player. The supporters of Liverpool are unbelievable.
"Five or six years ago I watched on TV the stadium and the club, and now I play here and the supporters have helped me. That's very important for me."
Suarez has established himself as a Kop favourite at Anfield since his transfer from Ajax in January 2011.
The No.7 has scored 21 goals and created countless assists for his teammates in 52 appearances for Liverpool.

Manager Brendan Rodgers added: "I'm delighted. When you have the opportunity to work with world-class players it's fantastic.

"There were certainly a few clubs who were interested in him but over the off-season he and I communicated well - and he's committed himself for the long term here now.

"He's really looking forward to playing in this way of working. As a manager and for the supporters, I'm delighted because I know how important he is for them."

[Wolfpack]

I bet Aquilani has a good year. The problem with him was Liverpool paid to much for him and he was injured with an injury that took a long time to heal. Saying he was the worst signing Liverpool ever made surely wrong. The three turkeys are way worse than him. How about Carroll? I'm not going to lose sleep over Aqua leaving but still think he deserved a chance.

[Miklo]

Should be able to finish Gomel off tonight :D

http://www.acegames.us/forum/images/smilies/LFC.gif

[Bulld0g]

I bet Aquilani has a good year. The problem with him was Liverpool paid to much for him and he was injured with an injury that took a long time to heal. Saying he was the worst signing Liverpool ever made surely wrong. The three turkeys are way worse than him. How about Carroll? I'm not going to lose sleep over Aqua leaving but still think he deserved a chance.

Can four managers all be wrong about him? There was rumours going around just after he signed that he was a bottler and the prem was too physical for him. Thats why he wanted away. No smoke without fire :dontknow:

[slippy05]

Can four managers all be wrong about him? There was rumours going around just after he signed that he was a bottler and the prem was too physical for him. Thats why he wanted away. No smoke without fire :dontknow:

Thats my thoughts to. Its even more than 4 if you add the italian managers to the list, its 7 managers in 3-4 years that have not wanted him.

Can they all be wrong?

He looks crap anyway, his passing is weak and its meant to be his strongest asset.

[opsmonkey]

it's obvious he's either lazy or weak. Benitez himself said that (Alberto Aquilani's woes at Liverpool could be mental not physical | Football | The Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/apr/03/alberto-aquilani-liverpool-mental-physical)) in 2010. Its obvious he's a problem child, cant see Hodgson, Dalglish and Rodgers basing each of their decisions on Benitez alone.

Looking forward to a return to Anfield, even better now I'm no longer in London, no 9 hour round trip for me tonight :D

[Wolfpack]

No matter who Rodgers plays ( Even thou i would rather not see the three turkeys) all i want is Liverpool to return to their winning ways and their given right to be playing CL football.

[Miklo]

No matter who Rodgers plays ( Even thou i would rather not see the three turkeys) all i want is Liverpool to return to their winning ways and their given right to be playing CL football.

We all do but, nothing is a given right in football, it needs to be earned, wolfpack.

[abbs2002]

What great game attacking football all the way, never mind the opposition, we can only get better ;)

[zee24]

Borini and Suarez look good together played like they've been playing together for sometime. Gerrard playing with freedom bodes well for the season.

Looks like Joe Allen's medical is 2moz

[abbs2002]

yeh Joe Allen will be added to our team and few more very soon, looking good for this season :top:

[slippy05]

I think we need allen, him and lucas would be great together.

Love how brenden only put stevie in centre mid once before realising he should be played further forward.

We have great balance in pressing and attacking, and he is obviously trying to get us to play the barca way by using the goalie as an extra player at times.

Will be interesting to see how we do when teams come with 11 behind the ball at anfield though, those are the games that have been costing us for years.

Impressed so far though.

Not so impressed with gerrards comments after the game "agger wants to stay but it might not be in his hands...its up to the owners"

Doesnt this sound like he will be forced out if we get a huge bid?

Are we being asset stripped? I think there will be a huge backlash if we sell agger, because it seems he wants to stay and would be integral to how brenden likes to play.

[zee24]

Joe Allen Officially a Liverpool player and will wear the No. 24 shirt

https://www.facebook.com/twitter/photo/?id=327662488935&l=3b5521c561&pid=10418154

[abbs2002]

Here is the latest from a well-informed guy,

Agger does not want to join City so fingers crossed that will not happen and he will stay..

Tello is a loan target..

Sahin is also a target, it will be a straight fight with Arsenal.

Demsey is on going with Adam used as a makeweight, could drag on..

Carroll has gone quiet and could possibly be subject of a last minute bid from Newcastle..
Walcott is a target....

This guy's rumours normally 90% of them come true, I have been following his updates for the last two years.

[Bulld0g]

Hmmmm so who exactly is THIS guy?

[abbs2002]

I don't know him personally but his rumours do come true, he even got news of previous transfers before the paper did, 24 hrs before it was made public.

[satsmo]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/34/The_Smoking_Man_(X-Files).jpg

[Bulld0g]

Ok m8, but who is he so i can have a squint and see what he says lol

[abbs2002]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/34/The_Smoking_Man_%28X-Files%29.jpg
Good one!!! Either you are surprised or you don?t believe?

[Bulld0g]

Or maybe a bit of both :hmmmm:

[abbs2002]

Ok m8, but who is he so i can have a squint and see what he says lol
ok there you,

__http://www.liverpool-rumours.co.uk/maccaliverpoolrumours.php

you can read through his pages and see for your self.

[maca]

I have it on good authority that messi is not signing for falkirk ..beat that then

[Bulld0g]

ok there you,

__http://www.liverpool-rumours.co.uk/maccaliverpoolrumours.php

you can read through his pages and see for your self.

:eek: It's little maca's rumour mill (with 2 c's ;) )

[satsmo]

ok there you,

__http://www.liverpool-rumours.co.uk/maccaliverpoolrumours.php

you can read through his pages and see for your self.

I knew it was maca, always full of rumours and other stuff
......the lad spouts some shite.



oops sorry maca didn't see you there ;)

[abbs2002]

This guy call himself MACCA, he knows what his talking about, at least I believe what he says, I***8217;m not a gambling man but some guy made a little money out of his rumours ;)

[scouse0352]

agger is going nowhere yet!!!

[maca]

agger is going nowhere yet!!!
Welcome to dk :) did maca with a double c tell you that ?

[Wolfpack]

Borini and Suarez look good together played like they've been playing together for sometime. Gerrard playing with freedom bodes well for the season.

Looks like Joe Allen's medical is 2moz

Borini was OK. He was in the right place at the right time when he scored. The whole game was Suarez and Gerrard. The funny thing is both games were meaningless. Did you really think Liverpool was going to lose. I know Gomel had chances but did you really think they would win. These games were the closest thing to a sure bet. I know they have to be played but were still a waste.

[zee24]

Borini was OK. He was in the right place at the right time when he scored. The whole game was Suarez and Gerrard. The funny thing is both games were meaningless. Did you really think Liverpool was going to lose. I know Gomel had chances but did you really think they would win. These games were the closest thing to a sure bet. I know they have to be played but were still a waste.

Sure thing or not it was good to see our main team play together and show us what we could expect for this season, the crowd came out in they're numbers to watch and they certainly put on a good show credit to the manager playing a strong line up.

That's what Borrini's game is being in the right position at the right time, he's more of a poacher which what we need. Suarez was our main man and Gerrard looked good as usual but for Borrini's first home game he did well playing along side Suarez for the first time they did well together.

[Wolfpack]

Did you see where Suarez came from when Borrini scored. He came down the left side. I still think playing him their would solve the problem of not having a good left sided midfielder. Play Borrini or Carroll up front alone. With Gerrard crossing the ball into the box i see alot of goals being scored.

[opsmonkey]

You're a pessimistic man. You'd get battered at Anfield with your attitude, if you know so much apply for a job, got a UEFA Super A licence have you..?

[zee24]

Rumours Fulham have dropped they're asking price of ?10 mill to ?8 mill for Clint Dempsey.

They had hoped LFC would pay the ?10 mill after hearing Roma were interested in him aswell, but seems as Clint wants to stay in the PL and his only destination looks to be LFC.

[zee24]

Raheem Sterling goal vs Bayer Leverkusen

Raheem Sterling Goal vs Leverkusen - YouTube

Lucas Leiva makes it 2-0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIPQNg_zSA8

[zee24]

Reports tonight that LFC have had an ?18m bid for Gaston Ramirez plus 85k a week wages accepted and the Uruguayan is due on Merseyside tomorrow for a medical,

Apparently MCFC are no longer interested in Agger

[zee24]

Ignore my last post lol

Looks like Nuri Sahin has agreed to join us on a season long loan and will link up with the squad by Friday

[Miklo]

Ignore my last post lol

Looks like Nuri Sahin has agreed to join us on a season long loan and will link up with the squad by Friday
Including the Agger bit? ;)

[zee24]

well i hope Dagger stays but it's not in his hands

[lfc4life]

Lets hope for a excellent season looking good for midfield and attack but need some more back up defenders :) YNWA

[rds60h]

Heard Charlie Adams may be on way to Everton for ?5 Million, apparently his agent is related to Moyes and has been brokering the deal.

[slippy05]

Sahin done deal, will be announced in the next 48 hours. Loan with an option to buy (apparently)

Tello has decided to stay at barca, deal is off.

Dempsey deal is still on and looking more and more likely, no fee but i think 8 million is the price. we want to use Adam as part of the deal but i dont think fulham want him.

The latest most interesting deal is we are (apparently) paying 17 million euros for callejon from real madrid.

To be honest im excited by all those players. Sahin looks excellent! lucas, allen and sahin with gerrard, dempsey, suarez, borini and carroll

We have some real options there, seems like we want one more pacey wide player aswell so we will have some real attacking options and a great system to help them all gel together

Is it time to be stupid and get excited again? (normally lasts until october lol)

4th should be a real possibility if we get all those deals done.

[zee24]

Heard Charlie Adams may be on way to Everton for ?5 Million, apparently his agent is related to Moyes and has been brokering the deal.

Adam's going to Fulham in the Clint Dempsey transfer

[Wolfpack]

Heard Charlie Adams may be on way to Everton for ?5 Million, apparently his agent is related to Moyes and has been brokering the deal.

I hope so. Would also rather see Skrtel leave that Agger if i had to choose between the both.

[zee24]

I hope so. Would also rather see Skrtel leave that Agger if i had to choose between the both.

Me too theres always a mistake or two in Skrtel although he was 1 of our best players last season but look where we finished. Anyway looks as though Skrtel will sign a new deal.

[slippy05]

What are your thoughts on callejon guys?

I think he would be excellent on the right side for us, he is quick and hasa good touch but also scores goals. we could line up like this:

borini suarez callejon

sahin lucas gerrard

or

gerrard suarez dempsey

sahin lucas henderson

or

sterling carroll suarez

sahin lucas gerrard


the options are crazy, we would have so many different things we could try in the attacking third

We need to get sahin, dempsey + 1 more pacey wide man and i think we will have a real good chance of 4th.

Spurs and arsenal are weaker now, the chance is there!

[zee24]

Sky Sports News Radio reporting the Clint Dempsey deal is close to completion and could be wrapped up by the weekend.

[zee24]

Callejon is a good player would be a good signing but i cnt see it happening unless it's a loan deal, it won't be a 17 mill transfer for a player who hardly plays for Madrid

[slippy05]

Callejon is a good player would be a good signing but i cnt see it happening unless it's a loan deal, it won't be a 17 mill transfer for a player who hardly plays for Madrid


17 million euro is about 13 million pounds.

I think that is very reasonable for a player who played 30 games last year, 11 starts and scored 13 goals in all competitions.

He is 25, has champions league and title winning experience and has worked with some of the best coaches and players in the world.

I think he would be a steal at that price personally. Little gamble as we could get most of that back if we had to sell him on.

[zee24]

He doesn't want to leave Madrid, Kenny tried to get him as well but he wants to prove himself at Madrid, i can't see anything other then a loan deal

[abbs2002]

Oussama assaidi very fast and tricky left winger, will do well for Liverpool and will chipin with at least 10 to 14 goals a season, I wanted Liverpool to sign him last year, I for one happy with his appointment if it does happened, he will do a good job and will not cost too much, borini, allen assaidi these players will make their own name, between the three Liverpool will pay less than what they have paid for carroll.

[andy1967]

Liverpool Football Club have reached an agreement with SC Heerenveen for the transfer of winger Oussama Assaidi, subject to the player passing a medical.

The 24-year-old, who has scored 20 goals in 68 appearances for Heerenveen in the Dutch Eredivisie, will now undergo a medical at Melwood.

Assaidi has represented his native Morocco 22 times since making his international debut in February 2011.

One of the highlights of his young career came in a 6-2 win over FC Twente in 2010 when he scored a hat-trick and assisted the other three goals.

I've never heard off him.

[abbs2002]

Liverpool Football Club have reached an agreement with SC Heerenveen for the transfer of winger Oussama Assaidi, subject to the player passing a medical.

The 24-year-old, who has scored 20 goals in 68 appearances for Heerenveen in the Dutch Eredivisie, will now undergo a medical at Melwood.

Assaidi has represented his native Morocco 22 times since making his international debut in February 2011.

One of the highlights of his young career came in a 6-2 win over FC Twente in 2010 when he scored a hat-trick and assisted the other three goals.

I've never heard off him.
I'm sure many players you haven't heard of it doesn't mean that they are bad palyers, here is a link you can watch assaidi playing and scoring,
__http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=

Also here is a profile on Ossama Assaidi, for 3 mil wow that is money well spent ;)
__http://player-profiles.co.uk/oussama-assaidi.php

[abbs2002]

Marca reporting Sahin "one foot in the anfield door" get the other one in lad and that will round off a great day.
You can see the whole story at MARCA.com (http://www.marca.com/)

[elfitz]

Tello and Sahin on loan, very good business imo. Could really do a job in a Rogers system

[abbs2002]

If we have paid ?20 plus million for Assaidi with the same You Tube clips, people will be saying what a player! The next Ronaldo etc! Remember Ronaldo's first season at Manu? He was all dribble no end product! For the record fee we have paid/ agree to pay is ?2.4M. now that is a steal we can't go wrong.

[slippy05]

Arsenal are trying to hijack the sahin deal the *****s!

He wanted to go there first but mourinho refused, but now they have cash i think we might get screwed over on this one.

[zee24]

So Assaidi has signed good luck to him we all wish him well for the season and beyond.

One bad thing there's another African Nations Cup in Jan so we could end up losing him for up to a month.

Looks like Dempsey will be next, Sahin deal is dragging on now

[khan07958]

With the season here I feel we have been smart in the transfer market and have purchased well.
Usually we are known to pay over the odds for players in the past so its refreshing to see a different sensible approach.

Brendon likes the 4-3-3 system with a fluid midfield linking attacks together, he also likes pace on wings and full backs to provide width for the midfield to have more spaces to exploit.

This along with a quick pass and move style should give us more goals and control games for long periods.
Depends how quickly players take on board this new style of play and over the course of the season, we should see the team improving further.

Although I feel top 4 is unlikely this season as we are in transition at the moment, if we can finish not to many points of top 4 and a good run in the cups, developing some of our youth along the way, it would have been a good season.

Anything above that will be a bonus a tough list of opening fixtures, will see us tested immediately.
Hopefully we can improve our home record and make Anfield a fortress again.

All in all looking forward to this season as the gaffer has a clear plan and style, which he wants to implement at Liverpool.

Look forward to see us attacking teams rather than hitting them on the break, exciting times ahead.

[abbs2002]

Is it true there were other clubs interested in you?

Yes. I had offers from Galatasaray, Spartak Moscow and Ajax - but as I said before, I had a good feeling after speaking with the coach. When Liverpool come to you and say they want you, you never say no to this big club. I am very happy to be here. I signed today for one of the biggest clubs in the world.

[opsmonkey]

BTW this Macca is a blagger, he's perfected the art of spin.
How people lap this up is beyond me.

"Some players may come in but then again they may not" and the best one, two posts inside 1 hour

"City after Agger with improved bid" to "City may not be making an improved bid"

He's as bad as that lad on twitter who's 15 from Jordan who everyone under the age of 10 thinks is 'connected'

[Fellianis Wig]

http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/56088000/jpg/_56088187_west_brom_fan.jpg

[firestorm]

Taxi for Brendon???????

[Fellianis Wig]

Taxi for Brendon???????


Give the man a chance haha. Twitters near at melting point with half of the middle east in uproar over the events at the hawthornes.

Brendan out and who in? Rafa, John Barnes?

give him at least till the end of august hahahahahaha

[firestorm]

That was shit, the tactics were shit, the midfield was shit, the ref was shit,Allen was brought into soon and not very impressed with the substitutions there taking a penalty your 1 nill down already to you take and attacking midfield player for a 35 year old defender.
Brendon has a lot off work ahead off him if this is anything to go off.

[johnna2112]

made my day this score lollol, no idea who Liverpool think they are anymore tbh, no threat at all, great pass rate though lol
Rodgers has developed the best way to lose a football match.
He's an idiot - so are Liverpool for appointing him. Completely out of his depth

[.: JaCkPoT :.]

Whats the difference between liverpool and a triangle?


A triangle has 3 points...

[zee24]

First game back was a shambles, the defence was all over the place Skrtel looked like his old self with mistakes galore id still he went for ?20 mill then Dagger.

In my opinion the ref got both pens right and had no choice but to send Agger off.

Suarez needs to seriously work on his finishing with the amount of chances he gets every game. Borini looked poor well to be fair most of them did. I still don't know why Cole came on, Downing should have stayed on for me he was doing more then Borini who kept giving the ball away and Carroll could have come on earlier.

Tough games ahead of us they'll need to put on a performance against the Mancs nxt week.

[Rscab]

Poor result 2day

same as last season - need to put chances away

hard to see who's goin 2 do it.

[andy1967]

First penalty was correct arm in the back, always running that risk, second one was very soft Skrtel had no idea he was there and went to clear the ball and shane long just crept up and fell over. How many chances has Suarez missed today, think I counted 8.

[zee24]

First penalty was correct arm in the back, always running that risk, second one was very soft Skrtel had no idea he was there and went to clear the ball and shane long just crept up and fell over. How many chances has Suarez missed today, think I counted 8.

Soft or not he brought him down strikers will go down soon as they get touched in the box there have been plenty far worse seen given, someone could have given Skrtel a heads up but he didn't look comfortable all game.

I don't know how he fits in Rodgers plans and Agger doesn't, Agger likes the ball at his feet brings it out plays it about, Skrtels more no nonsense who boots the ball away and doesn't look comfortable having the ball at his feet too long, Agger should be kept.

[Wolfpack]

What a game. Liverpool looked bad. The midfield gave the ball away too many times. Borini and Allen looked lost and made Gerrard press his passes. Why did Rodgers bring on Carra since he lost a step especially with a man down? The biggest mistake was taking off Lucas. It was over from there. I'm not going to panic cause I'm sure Rodgers will get it right. Give Him 10 games to plus with Dempsey coming he should make a difference.

[gc1966]

if you want to play attacking progressive football you need a back four that can get back and cover,you did not have that today.
that needs to be addressed or what you saw today is just the tip of the iceberg.

still not all bad news lads,swansea won and felainis wig has resurfaced

[Monty31ot]

Skirtel was sloppy should have been more aware who was coming in behind him so it was a penalty. Infact the whole Liverpool team was sloppy no cohesion and the timing is awful with some bigger games coming up we needed those 3pts.

[slippy05]

playing gerrard as part of a midfield 3 was always asking for it.

i love stevie but you CAN NOT play him in the middle, he is a liability and just walks around.

I wish we would use gerrard like fergie uses giggs and scholes. He is an attacking player who should not have many defensive responsibilities.

I thought we played well first half but didnt put our chances away and it cost us. I agree with zee, both were pens and it was a red.

Johnson at left back didnt help either.

I think brenden tried to win the game with 10 men, hence why he took off lucas, that was a mistake and i hope he learnt from it. Although lucas looked well short yesterday and it will take atleast a month for him to get back up to speed.

Downing went missing again, and he just isnt right for liverpool or rodgers system.

dempsey surez gerrard.....would be a good front 3

but we need lucas, allen + one more behind them.

That one extra midfielder needs to be a ball winner, a destructive type who can put in tackles, be strong and win the ball back.

I hope rodgers adapts his system according to the players he has got, like he said he would.

These players cant play like barca, they just havent got the ability and confidence....we need a system that suits us, and focus's on our good points, not one that exposes our weaknesses.

[khan07958]

Personally thought our biggest issue was Kelly and far to many times was caught out of position and when situation arouse defending was poor.
When he came on the scene looked a good player but since injury has looked poor.
Hopefully this is just poor form and will get better.

Allen looked good on ball and distributed it well and for me was our best midfielder.
While Rodgers develops our new style, mistakes without a shadow of doubt will be made ie loose pass which will be punished on the counter attack.
The fact of the matter is some fans need a reality check ie we have finished 6,7,8 last 3 seasons.
We are on a limited budget due to Kenny massive spending and have no champions league our owners are not going to take the man city approach and bankrupt us.

Its going to be a slow process as some of the players in the team our not capable of playing the pass and move game, Rodgers has little choice but to play them.

Beginning of the season our manager stated if you expect us to play like Barcelona after 2 months or so as manager than you are deluded.

This season is all about rebuilding and getting the players to learn a new style obviously mistakes will be made on the way ie yesterday and I am sure more to follow.

However once the style is implemented over time I have no doubt in my mind we will win alot of games with an attacking brand of football.

Rodgers has a massive task and in time we will get our rewards.

[Wolfpack]

While Rodgers develops our new style
Its going to be a slow process as some of the players in the team our not capable of playing the pass and move game, Rodgers has little choice but to play them.
Rodgers has a massive task and in time we will get our rewards.

I don't believe it's going to be a slow process. Might take some games but should see results within the first ten games. I don't see it being a massive task for Rodgers he has enough talent to win. What he does with it is up to him.

[allforfun]

I'm a Swansea fan and all this fuss made about Rogers ? Why? He inherited most of the Swansea side and kept playing the way we have played for years , he did get us up to the premiership , but he's no legend who was he before he came to the Swans ? A nobody with a failed managerial career , he takes Swansea up and he's the new messier ? I don't think so the papers say Swansea was all about Rogers , the papers are wrong Swansea are all about the players and the way they have played for the last 5 years they will continue that way under Luadrup , we will be safe again no problem Rogers did bring some good players in Vorm , Sinclair , CAulker on loan , routlidge and maybe one or two others , but he also bought some terrible players Luke Moore , Lita, morera, mcrechran , connely, plus many others he's no god I can tell you and I think your going to struggle again this year he'll be lucky to still be in the job by Xmas as you boys got hell of a hard next 5 games this game again WBA was your easiest he under estimated them as Swansea beat them home and away last season with ease, hard times ahead at Liverpool and I like Liverpool so I hope he sorts it out soon or he'll be back on the dole !

[opsmonkey]

if Suarez scores either of those first 2 it's a different game.
Allen was the only stand out, MOTD wouldn't have shown you that, just like they didn't show the blatant body check on Borini in the area that went unpunished by Dowd. Lucas came off as he's still making his way back from injury. Certain players gave up when it went 2-0, that is unacceptable

[allforfun]

Yeah I know what match of the day are like , they never show all the chances with Swansea normally you have a good honest player in Joe Allen he will work his socks of for you shame others won't , I still think you have a real tong start and could be right down the bottom after the next 5 games and the fans get on Brendons back won't be easy for you this season again it won't be easy for us either but we will bothbe safe that's for sure I can't see you much highest an 10th thought be honest.

[opsmonkey]

10th, OK then, I'll have ?20 on that.. Come May we'll be 5th or 6th

[.: JaCkPoT :.]

10th, OK then, I'll have ?20 on that.. Come May we'll be 5th or 6th

i predict an 7th place finish, behind... city, spurs, chelsea, arsenal, united, newcastle.. newcastle look waaaay better as a team than liverpool.

[godfrey7]

star wars lethal alliance ubisoft r4i error how to fix it ?
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[zee24]

star wars lethal alliance ubisoft r4i error how to fix it ?
when i start loading my r4 error occured

well go to the right section of dk and you might get an answer

[khan07958]

I don't believe it's going to be a slow process. Might take some games but should see results within the first ten games. I don't see it being a massive task for Rodgers he has enough talent to win. What he does with it is up to him.

This is the same team more or less - Torres that has finished 6,7,8 in the last 3 seasons.
To expect this team to be clicking after 10 games in my opinion is unrealistic.
Enough Talent to win?
Gerrard is getting old now.
Suaraz creates alot of chances for me he is not a natural finisher and can not see him get 25-30 goals on a regular basis.
You have a right to your opinion although I don't agree.
When you look at our rivals and what they can spend which ever way you look at it, it is a big task!
This is the same team last season had poor movement and most passes were square without any penetration.
How many players would get in the city team?
Agger?
Gerrard?
Suarez although they have teverez.
I think some fans need to be realistic, yes we will win games however don't expect us to be consistent after 10 games.
My personal expectation for the season are to see a attacking style developing and hopefully to get some youngsters in!

[allforfun]

10th, OK then, I'll have ?20 on that.. Come May we'll be 5th or 6th

I'll take that bet , there's no way your going to be 5th or 6th there's just much better teams out there than Liverpool ,, Rodgers or not same it would be my opinion is they should have gave Dalglish another season but that's football ! Speak to you next May !

[gc1966]

10th, OK then, I'll have ?20 on that.. Come May we'll be 5th or 6th

are you prepared to take any more bets on that

[allforfun]

That you will finish 5 th or 6 ? Yes I'll take another ?20.00 bet as a top 6 finish this season is not reachable for you I think it will be tough enough you getting any points from your next 5 games .

[slippy05]

One game in and people are making wild predictions

Still 11 days to go for the transfer window.

Our biggest summer signing has been here less than a week and our others less than 3 weeks.


We have a brand new manager, new system and new ideas.

We have players who have been sold and new players have been brought, and probably 1 or 2 may still join.

Your saying we wont get ANY POINTS from our next 5 games?

Lol

How long have you been watching Liverpool?

[khan07958]

Skrtel commits future to LFC - Liverpool FC (http://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/latest-news/skrtel-commits-future-to-lfc)

[Manciniout]

Lucky to avoid relegation no heart no spirit no skill no teamwork too many poor players

[wongers]

with a name like yours your hardly impartial are you m8 keep drinking the bitter

[zee24]

Skrtel commits future to LFC - Liverpool FC (http://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/latest-news/skrtel-commits-future-to-lfc)

Would rather it read Agger signing a new deal, if the 20mill bid was true earlier in the summer that was made then we were silly not to accept it for Skrtel, i can't see anyone making that bid again for him. He's always got a mistake or two in him, yes he was probably our best player last season bar Suarez but we still finished 8th. Agger is more suited to Brendan's style then Skrtel who panics and only knows one way of playing and that's hoof it up the pitch. Anyway good luck Brendan hope he can sort him out...

[khan07958]

Would rather it read Agger signing a new deal, if the 20mill bid was true earlier in the summer that was made then we were silly not to accept it for Skrtel, i can't see anyone making that bid again for him. He's always got a mistake or two in him, yes he was probably our best player last season bar Suarez but we still finished 8th. Agger is more suited to Brendan's style then Skrtel who panics and only knows one way of playing and that's hoof it up the pitch. Anyway good luck Brendan hope he can sort him out...

Yes Skrtel is prone to the odd lapse of concentration, which defender is not?
No way can any Liverpool defender hoof the ball more than carragher!

You are correct in saying Agger fits into the system very well and is our link to midfield and attack.
However you need the correct balance and players that can compliment one another.
Skrtel overall is very good in the air and his tacking most of the time is solid.
His positional play overall is also good.

One weakness he does have and could never improve on is pace, in saying that all our central defenders lack pace.
When you play a high line and teams hit you on the break, with slow defenders this is costly, something Brendon will need to look at.
If he could improve his temperament and work on his passing, this would further enhance him, which I believe he can.

Here is a link for goal keeper and Liverpool defense stats for last year.

Liverpool - Opta Stats Season Review 11/12 | Part One - Defence (http://www.eplindex.com/14807/liverpool-opta-stats-season-review-11-12-part-one-defence.html)

[khan07958]

Liverpool lead Johnson race after Rodgers given financial backing - Transfers - Football - The Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/liverpool-lead-johnson-race-after-rodgers-given-financial-backing-8063420.html)

[johnna2112]

Sunderland close in on johnson deal-The guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2012/aug/20/sunderland-manchester-city-adam-johnson?newsfeed=true)

[johnna2112]

Liverpool lead Johnson race after Rodgers given financial backing - Transfers - Football - The Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/liverpool-lead-johnson-race-after-rodgers-given-financial-backing-8063420.html)

Propaganda on behalf of the Liverpool owners, Rodgers admitted at the weekend that he has no money left to spend unless he moves players out first, mainly Carroll and Adam as Cole is injured, but they haven't found buyers so they won't be buying anyone else.

They are struggling to even tie up loan deals for Sahin and Tello.

[Wolfpack]

This is the same team more or less - Torres that has finished 6,7,8 in the last 3 seasons.
To expect this team to be clicking after 10 games in my opinion is unrealistic.
Enough Talent to win?
Gerrard is getting old now.
Suaraz creates alot of chances for me he is not a natural finisher and can not see him get 25-30 goals on a regular basis.
You have a right to your opinion although I don't agree.
When you look at our rivals and what they can spend which ever way you look at it, it is a big task!
This is the same team last season had poor movement and most passes were square without any penetration.
How many players would get in the city team?
Agger?
Gerrard?
Suarez although they have teverez.
I think some fans need to be realistic, yes we will win games however don't expect us to be consistent after 10 games.
My personal expectation for the season are to see a attacking style developing and hopefully to get some youngsters in!

Everything you say has a valid. I don't mean in ten games they turn into Barca. I think in ten games they will gel alot better. I still feel Suarez should play out on the left. It don't hurt CR7 to play their and play Carroll up front. If they sign Dempesy they move him behind the striker and Play Gerrard as the second holding mid. He played it well last year. I know it's only one game but they were run over in the midfield and your defense is only as good as the players in front of you.

[Wolfpack]

Propaganda on behalf of the Liverpool owners, Rodgers admitted at the weekend that he has no money left to spend unless he moves players out first, mainly Carroll and Adam as Cole is injured, but they haven't found buyers so they won't be buying anyone else.

They are struggling to even tie up loan deals for Sahin and Tello.





If Liverpool have the chance to land him John Henry should open up the bank to sign him.