13 Jan 2019 00:42:52
Hi Eds, Reds,

I've seen a lot of posts bout Coutinho and De Ligt, and I can't believe what I read sometimes. As far as De Ligt goes would we want to spend £50million on another centre back?

Yes I know we need 2-3 quality centre backs, then 1-2 good quality cover but if De Ligt comes in, he's going to want to play every week and what happens to Gomes who has impressed this season and formed a great partnership with VVD.

His progression could be hampered or he could move on somewhere else. We have Lovren and Matip for the remainder of the season and address in the summer on what's needed. Me personally if funds are available in this window I'd like to see a versatile defender who can play anywhere in defence brought in to give us a bit more numbers at the back and some reliable cover for the front 3. But I think that might be difficult to do.

As regards to Coutinho, as the guy I have no issue with him going to Barca, most South American's want to go to Spain, he wanted to go for his family so good luck to him. as a player, yes he's a fantastic player but my concern would be it may upset the balance we have at the moment trying to fit him in, plus obviously the financial thing of probably not being able to afford him, I think it's a luxury we don't need, just my opinion.

If we can do any business this window my preference would be just a quality loan or two if any are available, if not then youth. Things are going well, no need to go mental.

1.) 13 Jan 2019
13 Jan 2019 02:47:55
Here here John.

2.) 13 Jan 2019
13 Jan 2019 03:07:56
This is just my opinion. I would like to apologize in advance if I offended anyone by any way.

We are not the manager, the owner, the CEOs, the staffs, or the players. It's okay to ask for information, as I believe largely this is what the sites are for; for us to get info especially transfers and anything in between. But to debate and argue about them, what should and shouldn't, and to the extend abusing the guys who are doing all of these for us, is just plain pointless, unnecessary, etc.

Yes it's about opinions. But yet again, we aren't any of those I mentioned above. And again, what's the point of attacking and abusing those that don't share the same opinions or thoughts as ours?

To be honest, I tend to just ignore posts that were discussing and debating about transfers, formations, strategies and such. They tend to drag on as if the final decisions are down to any of you guys here, which they aren't.

Now just because of De Ligt and Coutinho, some chose to abuse and we ended up may not be having a certain Ed in here providing information anymore which is one of the main reason we are all here.

Again, this is just a personal opinion and thought. Sorry again in advance.

3.) 13 Jan 2019
13 Jan 2019 05:45:35
Haizman, if you “ignore posts that are discussing and debating about transfers, formations, strategies and such” what on Earth do you read on this site?

{Ed001's Note - anything about U2 I think....

4.) 13 Jan 2019
13 Jan 2019 06:20:43
"tend to". You missed those two words KK. I did get myself involved sometimes though ;)

Not just U2. Spice Girls too.

{Ed001's Note - so crap pop music is your thing then HMSS?}

5.) 13 Jan 2019
13 Jan 2019 07:41:14
Ed001, prefer the spice girls to our spice boys in 1996, remember to those white suits? Lol.

{Ed001's Note - I have been trying to forget them ever since!}

6.) 13 Jan 2019
13 Jan 2019 08:58:14
If it were me I’d spend the £50m on De Ligt. People said £75m on VVD was stupid money, it looks a bargain now. This kid has by all accounts the potential to be the best, only the top top clubs are linked. £50m could look a snip if he progressed with us like vVd has.
I agree about Gomes, but he has suffered lengthy spells out. I hate to say it, but should that continue his career at this level won’t last, still maybe at EPL level but a lower side, because he’ll lose paceand have that injury reputation. So in two or three seasons the ideal replacement DE LIgt will be £150m the way things are going and probably out of reach. ID buy him now. I do have him and VVD as settled cb partnership, have Gomes as cover for both CB/ RB and play a part in most games from the bench plus starting all cup and games whenever VVD or deL need rest or suspended.
GOT TO THINk long sited and if the best are available now get them if possible. ANYone know of a cb you’d rather have? One that could become the best? ONE That could play in our system? Potentially 10-12 years of top level career? IF £50m is correct that’s half the koutabily (spelling) fee and he ticks none of these things.

{Ed001's Note - have you watched De Ligt play? I have seen him a few times and fail to understand the hype at all. Looked an entirely average centre back to me.}

7.) 13 Jan 2019
13 Jan 2019 09:39:17
Never seen De Ligt play so have no idea whether he is any good or not, but I can safely say that no CB in world football should be bought by Klopp at the minute that will hinder Gomez's progression in that position. Not Koulibaly, not De Ligt and certainly not for the ridiculous prices being touted around. At least VVD was proven in the premier league.

8.) 13 Jan 2019
13 Jan 2019 09:53:19
Joe Gomez does everything De Ligt does. I don't see a need for him, really. I think we need to replace Matip next season. We shouldn't have 3 CBs that have the tendency to get injured.
Personally, I think we need to sign 3 or 4 players next season (assuming Moreno, Matip, Origi, Sturridge, Lallana and Milner leaves) . Replacements for Moreno and Matip, a backup for Trent, and a forward.
Ox will be back next season, and I assume Harry Wilson.

9.) 13 Jan 2019
13 Jan 2019 10:45:00
I genuinely thought there was such a band back in the 96. I had to google it and look it up in Youtube to find out out that it's related to Liverpool. Now I understand the white suits thing!

Wow! This is awesome!

10.) 13 Jan 2019
13 Jan 2019 11:00:07
Why are people so excited about De Ligt, he is only 19 and playing in the dutch league. Its only potential at the moment and the chances of a 19 year old defender coming to the premier league and walking straight into Liverpools' first team are remote.
Even if Liverpool threw silly money in January to get him, he would still need time to settle etc. Gomez, Matip and Lovren will be back very soon anyway.
Buying a defender at the end of this season makes sense, so at least they have pre season training with the squad to settle in etc.
As for Coutinho, he is in the past and I do not see a place in this team for him anyway.

11.) 13 Jan 2019
13 Jan 2019 14:15:28
Spot on, Greeflash. I think people just bang on about him cos many others are doing it w/ o ever seeing the kid play consistently. I've never seen bhim play so I can't judge him either. Having said that, why do we need a rookie 19 yr old CB when we have a 22 year old Gomez who is more experienced than he is at LFC? That makes no footballing or financial sense esp. at 50m. You don't pay 50m for a back up. You pay that for a starter and if DeLigt won't start ahead of VVD or Gomez then again, what is he doing here? For depth? Nah, we have Matip and Lovs and Fab if needed, for depth at this point. In the summer? Maybe.