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24 Dec 2023 12:39:37
Festive greetings all! Eds, have you seen enough of Bakayoko to tell whether he’d be an addition to LFC worth making?
{Ed002's Note - He is on the list but not at the top to replace Salah.}
1.) 24 Dec 2023 12:46:50
Thanks Ed002. Can you tell us who is top of the list? I remember you saying Sane was there before. Is that still the case?
{Ed002's Note - Yes.}
2.) 24 Dec 2023 13:34:16
Bakayoko would be a really good choice if we intend to strengthen there.
3.) 24 Dec 2023 15:05:14
Cheers Ed002.
4.) 24 Dec 2023 17:49:39
I had a dream we signed bowen. Weird.
5.) 24 Dec 2023 15:05:14
Cheers Ed002.
6.) 25 Dec 2023 13:16:06
Prefer Baka or Bowen to Sane. Good player I just don't think he'd be a good fit.
7.) 25 Dec 2023 17:12:29
I'd put money on us not signing Sane. He'll just be another on Klopp's wishlist that never materialises like Gotze, Brandt or Adama.
I don't know why people are getting so excited about Bakayoko. He's nowhere near ready. He's scored 3 in 26 games for a Dutch side this season. That's poor. There's no way he can replace Salah.
I think Kudus, Nico Gonzalez or Kubo would be better options. Or even an indirect replacement to add something else to the attack like Kvaratskhelia or Wirtz and let Elliott have a crack at right-wing with Doak and Gordon as back-up while we wait to see if better alternatives come up on the market.
8.) 26 Dec 2023 01:11:20
Or Bab, maybe go two up top? We don't see it much anymore but I certainly think we have the personnel to do it. I think Gapko is a great link up player but not one to lead the line alone.
I'm not sure we have the players to stick with the 433 we used to play, but I certainly think we could do a 442 or 4222 that drops into a 4231 when defending.
9.) 26 Dec 2023 10:00:41
Yeah Westwood, I agree that we will probably have to get creative and change things up when Salah leaves. Our new wingers don't score as many as Salah and Mane to play 433 with a false 9. I think Klopp foresaw this and that's why he signed Nunez to play as a traditional 9 to alleviate the goal scoring burden. That's why I'm disappointed in the potential move of Nunez to the left-wing. It's kind of an admission that he's failed in the role he was brought in to fulfill. With all due respect, the left-wing is a much easier position to find a high-level player for than either the right-wing or central striker.
10.) 26 Dec 2023 12:33:52
I prefer Florian wirtz or Serhou Guirassy.
11.) 26 Dec 2023 15:06:23
Actually Ziyech could also be an option, he has premier league experience and is ajax product and intelligent player over all.
{Ed001's Note - I really hope not. I would rather we looked for someone good enough.}
12.) 26 Dec 2023 15:14:05
I don’t think that waiting to see what happens is how the best businesses work @Babbity. More a case of having a vision of what they want and the creating and executing a plan to achieve their goals, mate.
13.) 26 Dec 2023 21:04:45
I fancied Ziyech as a Salah replacement before he signed for Chelsea. but one of the eds said that he was a tw@t I also fancied Kulesevski before he signed full time for Spurs.
I am now thinking maybe get Ivan Toney in this window to help us over the line and maybe Doak or Elliot on the right after Salah leaves.
14.) 26 Dec 2023 21:07:42
If the right player isn't available in the summer @WDW, we can't just magic them out of thin air. It is what it is. We also shouldn't sign a second-rate player. We have already shown several times now that we are prepared to wait for the right player and i expect them to do the same for Salah's replacement.
15.) 27 Dec 2023 06:44:04
Bowen for me - experienced left footed right winger who works hard and scores goals, he will fit very well with our current setup.
16.) 27 Dec 2023 19:35:35
I think Bowen would be a good addition to our squad I feel he has another level to go to .
I feel Diaz needs to step up everyone is focused on Nunez and I know the lad has had a tough time with the issue with his dad and injuries but he needs to do more I think . His goal and assist return is below what I’d expect for us . But the lad is super talented and their is a clinical finisher in their ??.
17.) 28 Dec 2023 12:37:55
I would quite like to see Diaz on the right for an experiment. He’s tricky but seems more of a classic winger than a goal scorer IMO and teams are just covering his cutting inside which means he’s struggling to have as much of an impact as he used to when he first arrived. I feel using his pace to get in behind defences might be more impactful down the right and he can put crosses into the box for Jota and Nunez who are more traditional strikers.
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24 Apr 2024 17:31:50
Hello Eds. Personal preferences of your respected selves aside, do we know who is/ was the preferred choice for LFC to replace Klopp?
{Ed025's Note - i expect it was Alonso Kimos..
1.) 24 Apr 2024 18:09:14
Thanks Ed025. You don’t always get what you want. Hope you stay up and I’m sure you will. I finally got my son to Anfield for a game before Klopp left. The game v Saints and his only regret was that he didn’t get to look across to Goodison! Great night though in Liverpool.
{Ed025's Note - its a very friendly city Kismos and i hope you visit Bramley moore dock when its finished mate...it will be amazing...and your lad may become a blue when he sees it.. :)
2.) 24 Apr 2024 18:43:30
No chance he becomes a blue mate! Speaking to an old blue when we were there and asking her what becomes of Goodison, she had no idea and a little wistful with it. Developers move in and fill their boots, I guess?
{Ed025's Note - yeah its getting re-developed mate..
3.) 24 Apr 2024 18:51:26
Hopefully for the best….
4.) 24 Apr 2024 19:51:18
To be fair - and I probably shouldn't say this on a derby night, Bramley Moor is going to look fantastic when it’s finished.
There’s so much work to do around that area though as save for the titanic it’s an absolute state.
5.) 24 Apr 2024 23:59:51
If they want it finishing they'd better get Nunez, Salah and Diaz on the job.
12 Mar 2024 11:29:52
Hi Ed001. It looks like Michael Edwards may be coming back in some capacity. I know you’ve been critical of his work in his previous post and said you wouldn’t want him anywhere near the club again. Without knowing what his new role will entail yet, how do you feel about this and can he learn from previous mistakes?
{Ed001's Note - I wouldn't want him back if he was doing what he was doing before, no, but his role is going to be totally different now. He is an excellent analyst and very good at the role, but he was pushed into a senior management role he was not cut out for. Now he is back consulting as an analyst, I have absolutely no problem in him in that role. He is not going to be in a position where he has to make the decision, he will be analysing the options and putting them to others (I assume the club's board) to make the final decision. He won't be negotiating contracts, another thing which is just not his skillset. So I am very happy to have him back to provide his actual skillset and that is how it should be. Put people into roles that suit their abilities and they will prosper. It would be a bit like playing Virgil up front. Yes, he would do a job and he would give his all, but it is not a long term solution as it is not where his skillset is suited. That was what was happening with Edwards. But as an analyst, he is well suited.}
1.) 12 Mar 2024 12:51:16
Thanks Ed001. Good to hear!
{Ed001's Note - oh bollox, it seems he consulted and created himself a role! CEO of Football? Wtf? That is insane. That requires the exact same skills that he failed to display in his previous role with us. I remember working at a company that brought in a consultant. After a month consulting he created himself a role on the board in effect running the company similar to a CEO. He brought in pay cuts, altered the shift pattern and all sorts of nonsense things. 6 months later the company was bankrupt. I really hope Edwards is not a similar level of error.}
2.) 12 Mar 2024 13:05:06
Ed002, what are you thoughts on bringing Edwards back in this capacity and the proposed move for Richard Hughes? Do you think these appointments are positive moves for the club?
{Ed002's Note - Edwards has another venture so he is coming back to help restructure the football side - which has to be a good thing. I don't know Hughes, but he is well liked. Key will be getting the right coach now.}
3.) 12 Mar 2024 13:20:33
Ed01. Hopefully the owners have seen and recognised the errors he made before and his new role will encompass his skill set rather than entrust him with a job that does not suit him and that would be to the detriment of the club. Fingers crossed I guess!
{Ed001's Note - fingers crossed.}
4.) 12 Mar 2024 13:25:08
Others than the salaries and length of contracts, what decisions was Edwards getting wrong, Ed1? I was under the impression that he usually had very good judgement when it came to who came in, vouching for Firmino and Salah as examples.
Also a friend of mine was telling me that Klopp was the reason Edwards left as Klopp's authority kept growing within the club and he wanted to reward older players with long contracts with money no object for salaries, against Edwards' wishes. Apparently Keita and Thiago were signings Klopp really wanted and Edwards didn't want them as they strayed from the model. He also said the reason for Edwards leaving was that he felt that he didn't have much room to operate with Klopp's massive influence and the financial situation post-lockdown with a massive wage bill and the costs of a new training facility and a recent stadium expansion. I have no idea if any of that is actually true but I just wanted to put that to you for you to debunk at your leisure.
Furthermore it's interesting to see FSG so open about a multi-club model. Is Brazil still the most likely location? Cheers Ed, I appreciate I waffled a bit there.
{Ed001's Note - but he was the one in the position to stop all of that happening and instead he bottled it and bowed to Klopp. He needed to be a hard b***ard, someone who told Klopp no, but instead he buckled and let Klopp run it. That is why he should not be in management, he is too soft, too weak. He is the man to have in your ear, advising you on what to do, because he does have good judgement, I totally agree. But he is not the man to have at the top making the decisions, because he is not strong enough to stand his ground and do what he thinks is best.}
5.) 12 Mar 2024 13:28:00
I thought Edwards was well regarded at the club ed01, was he not involved in finding transfer targets? Van dijk, Alison salah etc?
Was someone else in charge of that, I may have him confused with someone else at club.
Not being facetious Ed.
Thanks.
{Ed001's Note - that is not what I have a problem with. If that was the role he had been performing and only that, he would have been excellent. The problem was he was promoted over that and he was not the right choice. Too nice, too weak and allowed Klopp to take charge of things that were outside of Klopp's remit.}
6.) 12 Mar 2024 14:23:19
I’ve just read he is going to be advising on the buying of another club? If he goes and gets us Xabi and maybe convince schmadtke to recommend us some more diamonds like endo that will do for me.
{Ed002's Note - Not advising - he has no experience of that. He will take responsibility for control over any investment or purchase of another side.}
7.) 12 Mar 2024 14:29:47
Thanks ed02.
8.) 12 Mar 2024 14:12:17
Cheers Ed. Out of interest, was it because of Klopp that he left?
{Ed001's Note - I don't know sorry. It would make sense from his point of view, if he felt he was being ignored.}
9.) 12 Mar 2024 14:49:22
From personal experience, people learn and grow into their roles. Someone who didn't seem a Senior management material back then, may be very different 2 years hence. Everyone need not be a born leader, there are many things people learn in due course.
10.) 12 Mar 2024 15:02:30
Michael Edwards has been named FSG CEO of football. He will resign from Ludonautics on the 1st of June and replaces Mike Gordon in charge of Liverpool. He will appoint Richard Hughes as Sporting Director. Add will assist in recruiting Klopp’s successor and help identify and manage a 2nd club. The 2nd club was crucial in him coming back to the club.
I for one am happy with the appointment. More than happy and Richard Hughes is meant to be a tough negotiator. If Michael Edwards can get Alonso to join we are well on our way to a good future post Klopp.
11.) 12 Mar 2024 16:30:23
If we agree that Edwards has a good eye for talent and building footballing structures you'd like to think he would do the same in a wider role, including putting the right personalities and skills around him to cover his weaknesses.
12.) 12 Mar 2024 16:52:44
With Edwards we endured our most successful period in 30 odd years. VVD, Alisson, Salah, Fabinho…
speaks for itself.
13.) 12 Mar 2024 17:26:57
It's reported that both Chelsea and Man U approached Edwards for a CEO of Football role at their respective clubs, so to me that shows that he is both highly regarded and able to do a job. Time will tell obviously, but it seems there will be some major restructuring done behind the scenes, will certainly be interesting.
14.) 12 Mar 2024 19:35:32
Ed025 - good news
The other club could be Everton!
{Ed025's Note - if someone called Edwards was buying us Paisley....it would be Eddie the Eagle i imagine mate..
15.) 12 Mar 2024 21:09:03
I don’t think any of us truly know what his previous role entailed or what responsibilities he will have in his new role but FSG know him well and obviously trust him implicitly as they have moved heaven and earth to get him back in.
Time will tell but one thing I do know is that FSG are no mugs so if they think he’s the best man to move us forward they are probably right.
16.) 13 Mar 2024 07:35:32
Spot on Peckers.
17.) 13 Mar 2024 07:56:57
LFCDas - that’s a good shout mate, we shouldn’t pigeon-hold people based on the negative things from a certain point in time. And actually perhaps part of the new role is both sides reflecting on the past and finding a better way to move forward
Who knows really. I mean we did a lot of winning when he was here. Anyways, overall I like that he is back and there is also a director of football too. I’d expect the director of football has more of the direct work with the manager anyways.
18.) 13 Mar 2024 08:41:23
Could the reason Klopp is going be because he knew Edwards was coming back?
Just a random thought!
19.) 13 Mar 2024 11:03:45
Whilst I see the restructure as positive what I don’t want them to do is appoint a “yes” person as manager. Vital that they get a strong manager in with their own views and vision too.
20.) 13 Mar 2024 11:47:04
It’s always a possibility KBL along with countless other possibilities including the reason he told us he’s leaving.
I’m happy to take him at face value and accept that he’s tired. The reality is there’s probably loads of different reasons but all add up to him feeling drained and wanting a break.
Trying to pick the bones out of it is pointless.
21.) 13 Mar 2024 14:54:11
Look at photos from the day Klopp joined and photos of him now. He's been with us for 9 years but he looks like he's aged 20. It's a high pressure job, so it's not surprising. If he says he's leaving because he's tired, I'm inclined to believe it. There may be other personal reasons but then it's none of my business. The man came, delivered, and now wants to go. I have only gratitude for him.
22.) 13 Mar 2024 15:09:30
Spot on, BP. I take Klopp at his word that he needs a break and needs to learn how to live life outside of football. Why? Cos I have no way of proving if that is true or not.
So rather than make stories and create inuendos out of pixie dust, I'll hold on to Klopp's word until the facts as we know them, change. If they don't then, "Trying to pick the bones out of it, is pointless".
23.) 13 Mar 2024 09:14:39
Ed25, if you could put your money on the next Liv manager after Klopp, who do you think it will be?
{Ed025's Note - i think Alonso is nailed on mfahmee..
24.) 13 Mar 2024 16:39:35
Ed25 taking the p. again ??????.
{Ed025's Note - im actually serious mate..
25.) 13 Mar 2024 17:16:34
After the past couple of days Ed25, i don't think you have a serious bone in your body!
{Ed025's Note - I do JLC….but it’s a funny bone.. ?
26.) 13 Mar 2024 17:38:56
I don't know whether you are joking or serious Ed25. Knowing you, it could be both.
{Ed025's Note - deadly serious mate..
27.) 13 Mar 2024 17:47:31
I think you misspelled bone Ed25.you forgot the "r" ?.
27 Jan 2024 17:10:12
I’m the first to say that no one is bigger than the club. Players, managers and staff come and go. But this feels different. What Klopp has done for LFC is just amazing and cannot be overstated. He has his critics and has made mistakes of course. People point to the fact he should maybe have won more trophies but that is missing the point. The hope and belief he has brought the fans and the sheer joy of watching them play sensational football is what I hope he will be remembered for.
1.) 27 Jan 2024 19:08:58
I think it would be quite easy for a manager to come in and take Klopps current squad and tactics and just carry the ball forward the Klopp way.
But the problem is whoever does come in is going to want to put their stamp on things and not be on Klopps shadow so that means their tactics, their formation and even some of their players.
Plus we have the players who love playing for Klopp. Will another manager and coaches get the same out of them.
I don’t think it’s all doom and gloom but I do believe that replacing Klopp isn’t going to be as easy or straightforward as people think.
We have 3 of our most important players due out of contract in 16 months with no DOF or manager in place moving forward to negotiate those contracts.
I don’t expect us to go into free fall like we did in the 90’s or like Utd did when Fergie left but I also don’t see us hitting the current heights Klopp does season after season for at least a couple of years.
For me though nothing will change I’ll still be at the ground or supporting from home week in week out.
Time to enjoy the last 4 months of Klopp reign starting with the Fa cup tomorrow and Chelsea on Wed.
2.) 27 Jan 2024 19:47:44
People tend to forget where we were before Klopp and that is pretty much where Spurs are now. The odd decent season when we would get in the top 4 but more often than not it was 5th to 8th.
He took us from there to the best in the world and his influence cannot be understated.
Now it’s the club’s job to build on what Klopp started and make it another dynasty. Their next move is absolutely critical.
3.) 27 Jan 2024 20:40:39
Easier said than done.
4.) 27 Jan 2024 21:13:57
Based on people’s opinions on here the fact that Ljinders is leaving too should mean we win every game next season.
5.) 27 Jan 2024 23:26:43
Jurgens persona and potency carry a lot of weight when it comes to leadership. I cringe thinking back to Brendan Brent's leadership. It is night and day.
I could see Xabi garnering the same levels of respect, although in an understated way. He is a humble and intelligent person, destined for the top in management in my opinion.
It will be interesting to see what happens to the value of the club over the next few years. Jurgen has had the club punching above its weight comparatively speaking.
6.) 28 Jan 2024 09:01:21
"He (Xabi) is a humble and intelligent person, destined for the top in management in my opinion".
The very tools you need to become a good to top manager. And the very things the likes of BR lacked in spades.
27 Jan 2024 17:28:49
I say often to my son that you have to enjoy the moment and remember those moments whether it’s a 7-0 win v Man Utd, beating Barcelona 4-0, winning the PL or CL or just a period of time of a team or a player as nothing is forever. The rest of this season is one of those moments.
1.) 28 Jan 2024 09:07:00
That Dortmund comeback was the beginning. We just didn't know that at the time.
26 Sep 2023 07:05:40
Morning Eds. Assuming Salah maintains the level he is at the moment surely Liverpool would want to keep him despite his age. He’s super fit and and capable of playing at the highest level I’d have thought for a good couple of years yet. Do you think that he might be offered a new contract if he showed he wanted to stay or does the time come that, if the interest from a Saudi club remains, Liverpool would decide that the money is too good to turn down?
{Ed001's Note - that would just be guesswork to answer that.}
1.) 26 Sep 2023 07:43:38
Fair enough. Thanks Ed001.
08 Apr 2024 19:03:27
Thanks Ed002.
08 Apr 2024 18:24:20
Thanks Ed002. I take it then that Amorim is the one they want and if agreements can be made he will likely be the next manager of LFC?
{Ed002's Note - He would certainly be the preferred choice now.}
08 Apr 2024 18:08:26
Both?!
{Ed002's Note - Yes both but an approach will need to be made to Sporting.}
08 Apr 2024 17:00:48
Hi. Is talking to his agent to ascertain interest or more to talk details of demands and contract before an approach to Sporting Lisbon?
{Ed002's Note - Yes.}
07 Apr 2024 09:37:44
Where would Salah go, realistically? His level is still too high to play the Saudi league if he retains any ambition of playing at elite level. He goes to Saudi if he wants lots more money. Otherwise, if La Liga clubs are discounted because of financial constraints and other targets, assuming he wants to continue at a decent level, it’s Bayern and PSG as I’d see it.
24 Apr 2024 18:51:26
Hopefully for the best….
24 Apr 2024 18:43:30
No chance he becomes a blue mate! Speaking to an old blue when we were there and asking her what becomes of Goodison, she had no idea and a little wistful with it. Developers move in and fill their boots, I guess?
{Ed025's Note - yeah its getting re-developed mate..
24 Apr 2024 18:09:14
Thanks Ed025. You don’t always get what you want. Hope you stay up and I’m sure you will. I finally got my son to Anfield for a game before Klopp left. The game v Saints and his only regret was that he didn’t get to look across to Goodison! Great night though in Liverpool.
{Ed025's Note - its a very friendly city Kismos and i hope you visit Bramley moore dock when its finished mate...it will be amazing...and your lad may become a blue when he sees it.. :)
19 Apr 2024 08:22:52
It’s been an amazing journey with Klopp. So many great moments and so much great football to enjoy. All things come to an end and we should be thankful that we had him for so long. I don’t buy into the team being under stress to achieve just for him. Prior to going out of the cup we had taken 22 from 26 points in the league. Pressure grows on any team towards the end of the season and particularly when in the hunt for trophies. We don’t know why his departure was announced when it was but it may have been leaked if he didn’t come out and say it and also it would have been difficult for him to look his players in the eye knowing he was holding something back. Let’s enjoy the last six games and see what it brings. Thanks for the memories Jurgen and all the very best with what the future brings. Time for a change it feels like but thanks so much for everything. YNWA.
10 Apr 2024 15:29:48
Ince is a pillock.