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25 Mar 2016 02:59:11
Ed02. Love your work and I know this should go to the European pages but you seem most active here so I thought I'd take a stab and try to get lucky. Aaron Mooy has been the standout for the Australian team and I was wondering if any premier league clubs are interested? Thanks for all you do even if you don't reply.
{Ed002's Note - This came up before. Melbourne's Aaron Mooy has been subject of declared interest from Al-Nassr, Watford and Feyenoord with Schalke 04 also known to have been watching him. The club has no interest in selling at this time.}
1.) 25 Mar 2016 12:08:39
I can tell you that if a decent European club like Schalke came in with a reasonable offer, Melb City would accept and Mooy would be off in a heartbeat.
2.) 25 Mar 2016 16:54:49
Watched a few games in the Aussie league last year, I can tell you it is very poor.
3.) 25 Mar 2016 23:56:46
And Fencey, it's still lightyears ahead of where it was 12 years ago at the league's inception. It will improve, but the grassroots coaching needs to be so much better. The sport has the highest participation rate amongst youth in the country, there is an abundance of parks and other facilities suitable for the game, yet the overall level of skill and technique is still far behind the rest of the world. Perhaps it is that actual lack of confined space - unlike South America and Europe - that to some degree inhibits the development of skill on the ball.
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21 Jul 2016 14:59:26
There are a lot of people who are concerned with transfers. Admittedly I wasn't so sure on GW and would have loved a Carvalho type but I think we should relax a little. Klopp deserves his chance to shape his squad how he sees fit. If he doesn't think some of our youngsters or current crop are up for it then I have no problem in him signing a 30 CB. Of the current first team players they had half a season to impress Klopp and the youngsters have been given a decent go of it too in my opinion. If Klopp doesn't deem them good enough then let him bring in replacements and get rid of who he wants.
1.) 21 Jul 2016 18:33:51
Everyone is giving klopp a chance doesn't mean we can't give our opinions. If we think he's made a mistake it has to be known, he can't just escape criticism just because he's klopp or because some people are so privledged to have him manage us. I like klopp and everyone's giving him time but he had over 50 games to evaluate the squad, that's not half the season mate. If Rogers was to make some of the same inclusions as klopp we'd be getting out our pitchforks. We will see next season. Remember no one is bigger than the club, even though some fans would lead you to believe there is.
2.) 21 Jul 2016 18:33:51
Everyone is giving klopp a chance doesn't mean we can't give our opinions. If we think he's made a mistake it has to be known, he can't just escape criticism just because he's klopp or because some people are so privledged to have him manage us. I like klopp and everyone's giving him time but he had over 50 games to evaluate the squad, that's not half the season mate. If Rogers was to make some of the same inclusions as klopp we'd be getting out our pitchforks. We will see next season. Remember no one is bigger than the club, even though some fans would lead you to believe there is.
20 Jul 2016 14:51:42
I'd admit to being pretty disappointed if Everton sign Carvalho. Admittedly I haven't seen much of him play but was great during the Euros. Really was solid cover for his CBs and distribution was sound. Never looked overly rushed for time and positionally was spot on. I feel like that's an area in the squad we needed addressing and to see a player of such quality heading across Stanley Park is a blow.
1.) 20 Jul 2016 14:59:20
Have I missed something or have they signed him, I think they are linked but that doesn't mean that much really, they have Gareth Barry already in that position 😃.
2.) 20 Jul 2016 15:50:46
Maybe Everton will become our new feeder club, surely we've bought all we need from Southampton. Agent Koeman might be lining up next summers stock?
3.) 20 Jul 2016 15:57:57
Great cover for the centre backs? They conceded 3 goals against Hungary; 2 of which came from an area that is primarily his responsibility.
He has never played outside of Portugal, and his passing is poor.
He is a strong tackler, good in the air, and never gets bullied. But to say he had a good Euros? Portugal sat with 10 men behind the ball (with Ronaldo sulking at halfway) and still struggled to keep a clean sheet. Any clean sheet they did keep was largely down to Pepe and Patricio. Their midfield was awful in every game I saw until Moutinho was introduced. Until that happened they just couldn't keep the ball because Gomes, Danilo and Carvalho had no composure, and Renato was trying too hard to make something happen because he knew he had to carry his team at 18 years old.
Carvalho is a good defensive midfielder. But that is all he is; a destroyer. He isn't a playmaker or even a box to box player. He just sits back and breaks up the play. In order to do that we need to play two midfielders, one either side of him and slightly in front just so we can still control the midfield. To do that we will need to drop an attacker. So you are then reduced to just 3 forward positions to fight for, and have Hendo, Can and Carvalho in midfield; none of whom will chip in with a lot of goals. You'd probably get 5-8 a season from a fit Henderson but Can and Carvalho will be lucky to get a couple between them.
If we sign a midfielder who has no qualities on the ball and is purely in the team to defend, then in theory it makes us harder to break down. But the goals we save conceding are chalked off the goals we score instead. If you play Carvalho in a two man midfield, you will surrender any kind of midfield dominence in terms of possession and just gift the opposition 90 minutes of putting us under pressure. Or did you miss that about Portugal? In every game they had absolutely no form of control until they brought on a midfielder who could actually play; Moutinho. They just sat back, soaked up pressure and then hit teams in the break with Ronaldo, Nani and Quaresma. We won't win the league by only winning 1 game in 7, and drawing the other 6. We might just about scrape a league cup if our penalties are up to scratch!
So Carvalho, thanks but no thanks. Solid defensively, but not worth sacrificing our teams ability with the ball. Great for a defensive team. But not right for a team with forward thinking ambition.
4.) 20 Jul 2016 16:00:34
norman don't waste any time concerning yourself with what everton are doing, so far they have signed a goalkeeper from Fulham, and are trying to get steve walsh from Leicester, the other week they were signing axel witsel, still not happened, now they are being linked with carvalho, they have the same problems we have ie, location and no champions league football to offer the top players so will no doubt have to overpay for there targets and pay silly wages, sound familiar? also if we sign medel I would be more than happy, especially as he has already played in the premier league before.
20 Jun 2016 20:37:20
Clyne and Henderson have had a great first half. Don't understand the people who knock those two.
1.) 20 Jun 2016 20:50:11
I must admit i'm the first to point the finger at Hendo, but yeah. looking pretty damn good. hopefully it continues.
2.) 20 Jun 2016 20:51:47
I'll agree on Clyne to a point, defensively suspect on a couple of occasions. Henderson has done OK, nothing more; his final ball has been poor.
3.) 20 Jun 2016 21:00:48
People forget hendo has been playing thought a foot injured most of the season.
4.) 20 Jun 2016 21:08:19
What game are you watching? Clynes done ok and Henderson the same just ok, still lacking a goal and still crab football, i'm sorry but he's just an ok player Henderson that's it, anyone who thinks were going top 4 making him out to be better than he is all the time is deluded, he's just an ok player and a nice lad that's it, facebook etc are full of him and wilshere getting stick its only our fans who think he's great in that first half sorry.
5.) 20 Jun 2016 21:18:28
Got to wonder what people watch sometimes. Clyne has been excellent Hendo has been very average. No creativity all.
6.) 20 Jun 2016 21:23:22
Henderson is imo a great force when he can do his deep runs in and behind the defence line. He is no playmaker, tho I think he wish to be. A good game tonight bar the freekicks/ corners, its the same old story, to low/ to short.
7.) 20 Jun 2016 22:09:50
Richie Tyler I've come to the conclusion that you know jack s**t about football.
{Ed091's Note - Henderson was fantastic the first 45. Anyone who thinks differently really are clueless
8.) 20 Jun 2016 22:28:44
People knocking hendo today I don't get. He may have over hit a few crosses, but did anyone else even make those runs. Wrong to take Sturridge off, he split the defence more times than anyone. When you take off the two players actually trying to get in behind (lallana included, no end product but produced as much as anyone) that's the issue. Wilshere was useless, vardy worked hard but didn't create anything. Dier was as good as anyone, but barely had a thing to do.
9.) 20 Jun 2016 22:37:34
Leave off ed, Henderson was awful game.
{Ed091's Note - Do you watch football? such a shocking poor statement.
10.) 20 Jun 2016 22:42:19
Maybe people have different ideas to what fantastic means then. Maybe people have greater expectations of fantastic.
For me Hendo is an excellent b2b midfielder but he needs a dm behind him and a playmaker next to him. Then he is fantastic but when he is asked to be playmaker in a 2 man midfield he can't.
Just my opinion of course.
11.) 20 Jun 2016 22:49:14
Nearly set up 3 goals tonight. Vardy' s chance, alii' s off the line, and Kane' s header. People just love someone to slate.
12.) 20 Jun 2016 22:51:37
I watch a lot of football matey, he was utter tripe all game.
I just don't see in him what some do I guess, he is a very limited player imo, sure he's ok but that's his ceiling.
13.) 20 Jun 2016 22:53:54
Henderson is getting absolutely slayed on social media.
People here have red tinted sunglasses on. No fan will say he's captain material.
14.) 20 Jun 2016 22:57:33
You can say what you like about my comments but how you can say i know nothing about the game is childish and ridiculous, its my opinion and i'm entitled to it, funny how fans of everyone else can see he's average though eh, have you seen the comments online? Its not just my opinion,
Nice lad, good honest pro, plays it sideways too much, can't shoot, runs around a lot, what else do you need to know?
The trouble on here and I've been on here a while is if you don't agree with the sheep you get called silly names, why? Are different opinions not welcome? I applaud the editors for their constant hard work always but you can't be knocking people for viewing things different,
I was around when we really used to win things, and i got paid well to play this game years ago, i know what i'm my mind quantifies a good player and i also appreciate other peoples opinions, keep the insults to yourself we still do all support the same bloody club whether we agree whose good enough or not.
{Ed091's Note - Henderson, tonight, was the best thing about every england attack. Think you should re watch the game.
15.) 20 Jun 2016 23:32:18
Hendo had a good game but if he's getting abuse from "ingerland" fans then that's ok from me.
Drop him from the England team and keep him fit for LFC.
Club before country.
16.) 20 Jun 2016 23:47:09
The ball to vardy chance was class if a spainish player made that pass everyone would love him . Said it all whan jack the lad gets sub of first.
17.) 21 Jun 2016 00:07:39
RichieTyler - I have to agree with the ed and others. I'm certain you know nowt about football. You pretty much gave the answer to how you formed your opinion on Henderson's performance in your post. You read it from other sheep on Facebook. Seen plenty of them sheep posts tonight myself too.
Henderson could have had a few assists tonight. Had he had luck on his side he might have got a goal too. Highest pass accuracy in the team. Oh, hold on, let me summarise in a way you'll understand.
Baa baa baa baa baa baa baa.
18.) 20 Jun 2016 22:28:14
Henderson is no DM / Playmaker which klopp think he is. Play high up the pitch and you see a decent player. Nothing spectacular.
19.) 21 Jun 2016 08:23:05
I didn't have to get my answers from twitter or any other clarky i formed them for myself after watching that rammel last night, he amongst others was that great we drew 0-0 against the mighty Slovakia, a Slovakia whose best player was Skrtel who is soon to be sent off to somewhere else, the proof will be in the pudding which is when idiotic loudmouthed keyboard warriors like yourself will be shown to have rose tinted spectacles of the highest calibre, yet another who can't stand a differing opinion and has to resort to bitching on here, jog on the school bell is ringing.
20.) 21 Jun 2016 08:31:55
Henderson, Clyne and Sturridge were excellent as was Lllalana except for should have scored. The England team played well and did everything right except take their chances (Vardy, Llalana most notably) but sometime that happens. Slovakia parked the bus second half and we should have taken off Vardy and put on Kane for his aerial ability, leaving Sturridge and Llalana on to provide the movement and touch around him. Wilshere for Rooney was a no-brainer.
{Ed091's Note - agree with everything
21.) 21 Jun 2016 11:02:12
Yes I agree with zimbo also I myself enjoyed watching the match thought england played well and have done in all three games it just been frustrating that they haven't been able to take there chances could have easily of taken all nine points I think. If it wasn't for poor finishing from vardy, a goal line clearance and I think clyne may of had a good chance although that could of been off a sturridge pass, hendo could of had two or three assists.
14 Jun 2016 21:09:51
From what I've been reading on here by some of the posters they seem to think that Grujic is going to start. I've spoken to a few people who watched him play a bit last season and not only do they say they can't see him starting but that he isn't even close to starting league games. In your opinion fellow posters who do you realistically think is ready to play and perform league matches say week in week out for the club. Brannagan, Grujic, Stewart, Ojo, Chivirella?
1.) 14 Jun 2016 21:55:35
Depends on injuries, opposition and form. Stewart might get the nod in when a more defensive player is needed, Grujic - when are at home and expected to attack. Both players would be suitable for 3-man midfield as well.
Brannagan I like, but realistically he is not ready for a 2-man CM in the league. Klop might give him chances in the offensive positions, but we seem to be overstocked there. Personally, I like him more than Stewart.
Chivirella has not impressed me when I saw him with the first team, though most people seem to rate him. Hope he reaches his potential, but he does not seem ready to me.
Ojo - he is ready for some starts, but much will depend on people leaving and people coming in. We need a senior winger in, but then if we do not move out some of the make-shift wingers we are using his chances might be limited. Still, if he proves his mettle, I would expect him to push Ibe and Marco out of the door, and force Lallana and Milner into reserve roles to Firmino and Cou, thus leaving only the new winger to compete with. I very much want either him or Ibe to do that, but I have a bad feeling that we will not see it happening.
2.) 14 Jun 2016 21:58:49
I'd rather see how they get on pre-season first then say. Also its worthwhile to note that you can't analyse how good they are without giving them a chance.
3.) 14 Jun 2016 21:59:31
I think Stewart and Ojo will get more squad time grujic will be bench material til Xmas I think.
4.) 14 Jun 2016 22:07:22
Can - Hendo
Which is why I find it strange we are chasing around pointless midfield signings that are nowhere near what we have!
5.) 14 Jun 2016 22:11:35
Norman,
Stewart and Brannagan are the two who look the most ready followed by Ojo. I think that Pedro Chirivella looked a bit raw in the Swansea game he played and I think he might benefit from a loan (just my opinion) . I've never seen Grujic play so can't comment on him.
6.) 14 Jun 2016 22:14:27
Without seeing that much of him, I couldn't say how good the lad is, but due to age and it being a possibility he takes a while to settle, can't see him starting and ousting Hendo or can for league games. Might get a run out in the league cup, however with no Europe game time will be limited for him and the others.
Stewart probably gets the nod from me from the others, and ojo also getting some cup games if a new winger isn't brought in.
7.) 14 Jun 2016 22:37:12
Havn't seen Grujic apart from a few clips but he shudnt be discounted from starting because of age. Most people assumed Alli would be only a squad member at Spurs this time last year. like one of the above posters said, let's wait till we see them in pre-season before we make any judgements.
12 Jun 2016 21:26:03
A question for one of the eds here. I am watching the Germany and Ukraine game and the commentator mentioned how the German Federation in 2008 decided to tear up their model as they weren't having their desired results. Can anyone tell me what they changed?
{Ed002's Note - This is the Liverpool page - try the European page.}
26 May 2017 22:23:10
Couldn't really care for VVD. Would rather Sule who's heading to Bayern. Keita gets me excited though. Class act. Would make a real difference to the first team.
30 Mar 2017 03:41:33
I understand the desire to have a passionate scouse lad to replace the like of Gerrard and Carra but if you aren't good enough, you aren't good enough. Unfortunately for the lad he's just not up to scratch.
{Ed001's Note - he showed he is up to scratch, but he is recovering from a serious injury. I would give him a bit longer personally. It takes years to get over what he has had and his attitude is first class.}
30 Mar 2017 03:39:59
I also thought hjikle slightly elaborated some facts there. that's besides the point though. I might be wrong when I say I was never overly keen on him. That's my opinion. What I have to say is that I cannot agree more with Ed001 and Drigan. He's been worn thin his past three managers. Whether that be in attitude or professionalism. Not to mention the fact that he was taking substances that the club didn't even know about. Yes I know he was later cleared with some talented men of the law but why would people still crave that type of influence around the club? Better to move on, find a better and more professional CB.
29 Mar 2017 10:30:48
Why do people like Sakho so much? Said the right things to the media which made supporters drool but I always found him to be error prone, uncomfortable on the ball, didn't suit our style and was a mistake waiting to happen.
26 Apr 2015 13:13:48
Why would Liverpool be in for Benteke? A strong tall striker doesn't really fit into Brendan's model.
26 May 2017 22:20:21
max chin up mate it's the silly season. It's exciting to be linked with quality players. Not sold on VVD but I'm based in Germany for work and watched a lot of Keita. He is absolute class. We should never get our knickers in a knot when the gaffer looks to improve the first team. Keita certainly does that.
04 Jul 2016 15:45:25
Love the Clyne criticism. Wisdom and Clyne comparisons hahahahaha.
20 Jun 2016 20:40:09
Gutted about that. What hoping to have a chat to him in Rio.
19 May 2016 06:02:47
Haha I like that. Rush keepers. So true.
19 May 2016 05:50:22
He brought on Allen because he was changing it To bring on two frontmen and wanted Allens composure on the ball and his ability to retain possession with his passing. We were being run over in the midfield and we were giving the ball away too easily.
Firmino had a shocker, gave away the ball that much. Coutinho was ineffective. Worst by far was Moreno who can't defend to save himself. Lallana ran a lot but didn't do anything.
{Ed001's Note - but Allen has no composure on the ball, hence why he scores so few, and he does nothing to cover defensively. He was a terrible sub, that was a mistake, much as I love Klopp, it was a clear error to choose Allen when Hendo is available. Allen offers nothing.
Couts had a poor game, worse than Firmino, who at least kept their defence working, he should have been given the hook. Lallana did everything he does every week. Ran a lot but did nothing bar spoil promising attacks with pretty turns and hanging on to the ball far too long.}