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16 Dec 2016 02:00:32
Last night game watching mane
Showed me how badly he will be missed

The way his pace opens up teams as he moves into the middle

I think he is so so vital as if you change that person to someone who is more technical and less paced - I don't think the attack will be anywhere near as good

So guys what do you think? January for a pacey winger who likes to get in the box?

red lobster

1.) 16 Dec 2016 04:17:58
Smart idea, Lobster - 25-30 million should cover a pacey winger on a three week fixed term contract.
Im sure John Henry and co wouldn't mind.


2.) 16 Dec 2016 07:44:33
I guess in an ideal world we'd have a squad deep enough to replace mane and not be so negatively impacted by his absence. We aren't there yet but I hope we just stick with what we have, unless there are plans to add wingerd to the squad anyways and that target is available / attainable in january then go for it. Otherwise keep oir money where it is and throw ojo or wilson into the fire! Mind you by then couts and studge should hopefully be available too.


3.) 16 Dec 2016 07:46:46
Cou should be back so throw origi on the right for mane and cou, Adam and rob as the other front players. No problem 😊 for 4 games anyway!


4.) 16 Dec 2016 08:19:51
Mane will be missed. we have no like to like players. Pace, power and end product. what more you want from a winger.


5.) 16 Dec 2016 10:32:27
He'll be missed but expect a origi/ counts/ firmino front three or Ojo to be given a shot (and maybe woodburn or Wilson off the bench) and we will be fine.


6.) 16 Dec 2016 14:24:17
Ojo and Woodburn have the pace.


7.) 17 Dec 2016 15:14:32
We will be fine and if we sign someone which I doubt we will, it will be for the long term, not to cover for a 4 week hiatus. That is senseless.


 

 

15 Aug 2014 17:04:00
lfc won't be bidding for bony again. or even for the first time. and obviously no ties with reus from dortmund.

so I think we can all leave that for now. . .and start praying that mr sicknote aka sturridge gets wrapped up in cotton wool until january.
cos I have a feeling lfc might need to use that window

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16 Jul 2016 19:32:47
Greetings fellow lfc fans! It's beeeen a long time

So firstly . No left back or centre mid yet! What's going on! Can't have can an Henderson solely with Milner filling in I prefer Milner out wide in games when he plays
I mean this with Lucas and Allen being sold someone should come in

And as for the left back area that has to be a priority - for the love of all they is holy! Make it happen lfc.

red lobster

1.) 16 Jul 2016 20:30:26
You must have missed Grujic.


2.) 16 Jul 2016 20:45:57
Have you forgotten about lucas, grujic, allen, Stewart, brannagan? Another shocking post from a closet red devil.


3.) 16 Jul 2016 21:08:41
Grujic has been signed and promised game time. Mane has been signed for massive money. Brannagan has been denied a loan as he is seen as an important player. Stewart was given a new contract and at 22 years old will be expecting pitch time. Ojo is clearly rated very highly. Chirivella, Arnold, Ejaria, Kent and Woodburn are now knocking on the door. So Hendo and Can have support of some kind! Firmino can drop in as an attacking mid and Origi can play in the wider positions as well.

Plus Lucas, Allen, Coutinho Lallana, Markovic and Milner haven't actually left yet. A few of them may stay. I personally hope we keep Lucas and Coutinho decides to stay, regardless of how likely that is.

Considering our bloated squad it would be careless (to say the least) to sign another midfielder before we move some players on.

People are clearly worried about our midfield. Particularly cover for Henderson and Can. But we have Brannagan, Chirivella, Grujic and Stewart who can play there; all of whom are definitely staying at the club for next season. If we sign another midfielder, it is far more likely to be an attacking player similar to Zielinski, as proven by our interest in him. Klopp is not a kid in a candy shop like Brenda was. If he can't get in a player he wants, he won't just spend that money on a completely different player.

With regards to left backs, If we can't get Chilwell, Amavi or Hector over the line (and there are no other left backs that he is keen on) I suspect he will just stick with Moreno, Flanagan and Smith instead of panic buying.

I personally am baffled by the cry out for more central midfielders. If Henderson, Can, Grujic, Stewart, Brannagan and Chirivella isn't enough, what will be? 8 players? 10 players? I personally believe Grujic is better in a more advanced role but he can play deeper if required so people really need to stop panicking.

The only area I am concerned about is left back as Moreno is still a liability, Smith has not convinced me, and Flanagan is predominantly a right back who has played 8 games in 3 years. Yet I see less moaning about this than I do about midfield!


4.) 16 Jul 2016 21:27:15
I still think we are very weak in the middle and it needs to be addressed.

{Ed002's Note - Sell Grujic and bring who in?}


5.) 16 Jul 2016 21:28:21
MKSCOUSER I think that's because most of us are expecting a LB to be brought in. Well you know me by now and know I'm one worried about our midfield. That's because none of our regular CM have shown any midfield strength and proven time and again that they are just as likely to disappear when the going gets tough. Chirivella has not impressed me any in the chances he's been given, Stewart has shown some promise but enough to be our main DM? Not by a long shot. Brannagan I'd be happy to have as cover and play the odd game like Stewart but to be relied upon? No. I agree weare overstocked in midfield but there isn't a quality DM among em.


6.) 16 Jul 2016 22:20:52
Sorry Ed, I meant that it looks like our midfield options are all very similar, there's none in there who you'd say is a spoiler, that's not to say Henderson, Can and Grujic aren't good players, because they are (in fact they're very good players) but we could do with a spoiler when we need to grind out results. (Assuming Lucas and Allen are leaving) .


7.) 16 Jul 2016 22:23:49
Finally!
Someone understands it's about the quality not the amount of players we have in midfield

This midfield ain't going to win the title or dominate
Ok maybe have the odd really good game but throughout the season it's been proven it's not good enough

What are we talking about here? 4-5th place
Or do I wanna win the damn title!
The players mentioned in some posts above will give u 1 good game every 2 weeks

Whereas u clearly saw Leicester players gave everything every game and performed
So yes I stand by what I say misfield needs to be changed and some defenders.


8.) 16 Jul 2016 22:35:28
Red lobster, stay off the crack man.

It's early days and you're flapping like a tart!

No one know what will happen


I can assure you that there's plenty of surprises ahead with players leaving that no-one even suspects.


9.) 17 Jul 2016 00:30:33
Stewart is nearly 23 and Brannagan is 20. These are not kids who will just play in the academy next season. They will be expecting gametime.

I am really considering staying off all threads about defensive midfielders from now on.

People are still convinced Can is not defensive minded despite the fact he was used at Leverkusen as a left back, by Rodgers as a centre back, and for Germany as a right back. He may well not be a holding midfielder, but to claim he is not good enough defensively when he has actually been drafted into defence by 3 separate coaches and teams is ludicrous. The same people also refuse to acknowledge that Klopp rated Stewart enough to play him in central midfield ahead of both Lucas (who got pushed back to defence due to a severe lack of mobility) and Allen (who got pushed forward so he could concede possession in less dangerous areas) last season. Just to top it off, we also want to completely write off 18 year old Chirivella because of 1 bad half against Swansea, despite Ed001 confirming he in particular is seen by the club as a future first team regular and the player himself confirming that Klopp has asked him to work on is his pressing in order for him to get more game time.

We have 3 young, talented, defensive minded midfielders. I am really tired of pointing this out now though. If people want to sell Can and replace him with Alex Song, then that's fine. I think you're mad, but clearly you think I'm mad for having faith in 3 lads under 23 years old. So honours even! ;)


10.) 17 Jul 2016 01:29:12
I think as well that the team had low confidence when klopp arrived, and Hendo struggled with injury for the entire season. The squad needs trimming, we have no European football. Let's just see how the lads get on with a decent pre season under klopp. Obviously everyone wants us to do well, I'm sure if the players don't cut it then it will be sorted. Sadly these things can take time. Think we should just have a bit of faith in the squad and manager.


11.) 17 Jul 2016 01:50:53
I think Kloppo is going to use Can, Grujic and Hendo in most games. There is no necessity for a "specialist" CDM, CDUK, DLP, SDP, TCP, OMG or any other 3 letter acronym.
These are 3 very mobile and very accomplished midfielders who are all capable of tackling, tracking back, linking up with attacks, passing and shooting. Stewart will also get some games as will Brannagan. People need to open their minds a bit and let go of the relatively recent fad of having midfielders who can only do one task. I wonder what Johann Cryuff would think 😞.


12.) 17 Jul 2016 02:33:02
Who do we sell to make room for this new CM many seem to want? Henderson? Can? Allen? Lucas? Grujic? All of them? Feels like some won't be happy unless we have an entirely new 11 every season, which is more or less what we seemed to try under the last guy.


13.) 17 Jul 2016 06:46:04
RDL, chances are Lucas and Allen will be sold.
Is Branagan, Stewart, Chririvella better than Lucas and Allen at this point?


14.) 17 Jul 2016 08:14:17
MKSCOUSER Can is not a defensive minded player. Playing Can out of position cost Lever use their place in Europe against Man UTD because he wasn't good enough. Playing Can out of position albeit with several other players cost Brendan his job so I don't get that argument. If your going to get the best out of your team surely you play your players where they're best at not because they CAN play there. Yes if we needed cover then fair enough but to say that's the solution for the season, mate I just don't get it. It was proven time and again last season that to get anything out of us all you had to do was counterpress and have a go, even poor teams like Norwich nearly succeeded. Games like these was where Can just disappeared, he wasn't the only one though. It actually got that bad we even brought Allen on to try and stem the flow. Can when probing and pushing box to box is a phenomenal player for someone so young, likewise Hendo but both need someone solid behind them, someone who will cover fullbacks or sit in the holes left by our midfielders pushing on, this is what Hendo and Can don't do. I have a feeling we're going to have to agree to disagree again mate and wait and see what the season brings. I don't want to argue just for arguing sake lol. We just both feel strongly about our respective opinions on this it seems 😉 No bad thing.


15.) 17 Jul 2016 08:23:41
Do you see Lucas or Allen starting many for us, Andy? I don't, maybe a few here or there or a bit more if there are injuries. I just don't see whose spot a new player would take. Can needs game time to continue to improve. Henderson is a better player than most seem to think in my opinion. We already have a massive squad, it doesn't need to be bigger as far as I can tell. So if we were to get this CDM some seem to want, who makes way? Reality is Can and Henderson are the two most likely to be in the midfield role- which one gets the bench?


16.) 17 Jul 2016 09:09:24
RDL- why does one need to be benched? Didn't we play part of the Fleetwood game with a 4-1-4-1 formation? That's 5 midfielders mate lol.


17.) 17 Jul 2016 09:25:11
Can, Hendo will be our 1st choice, but what most on here don't seem to realise, is that in sport, players get injured or lose form.
At that point we need someone to be able to come in without weakening the team.
For us to buy new players, it doesn't mean we have to increase the size of the squad! It means we will sell and buy (replace players we sell) .
Most on here forget that we finished 8th last season. Other sides are improving their squads. If we keep ours the same, do you honestly think we will finish higher than 8th?
If you do, please explain to me why.
I love LFC, and I want to, and expect to see them do well. I also support and like the players we have/ had. But that's because they play/ played for LFC.
But as a supporter I also know that with football, you have to keep improving your play and squad.
Settling for what wasn't good enough last season and hoping we do better is false hope.
I feel we have a good 1st 11, but I can count the number of games we were able to choose that 1st 11.
So our back up players need to be of a quality to come in and do the job.


18.) 17 Jul 2016 09:21:22
Europe league final against Sevilla proved Can is not a Defensive midfielder nor any kind of sitting midfielder. I don't understand what people think we lost that final if not the bloody big hole in the midfield.


19.) 17 Jul 2016 10:26:22
We are improving . Matip, karius and mane plus a left back to come in are all improvements of the first team. A fitter sturridge, Henderson, origi and Ings will all be an improvement on our options last year. Half the games toward the end of the season we played reserves so we have every season to be optimistic. A full year with klopp will help too. Tell me if you think Southampton squad is stronger than ours? because if you don't then we obviously under achieved. That doesn't make the players bad just inconsistent.


20.) 17 Jul 2016 10:26:22
We are improving . Matip, karius and mane plus a left back to come in are all improvements of the first team. A fitter sturridge, Henderson, origi and Ings will all be an improvement on our options last year. Half the games toward the end of the season we played reserves so we have every season to be optimistic. A full year with klopp will help too. Tell me if you think Southampton squad is stronger than ours? because if you don't then we obviously under achieved. That doesn't make the players bad just inconsistent.


21.) 17 Jul 2016 10:56:29
GoT you think just because we lost 1 game last season that means Can, Hendo and Grujic are incapable of adapting their positioning forever?
That's it now, they are branded forever as "CAMs".
These are professional footballers, not pixels on a FM screen. They can adapt their game with coaching. It's not rocket science.


 

 

18 Jun 2016 10:25:21
Just read a report that lfc r just clearing out players as klopp at the moment is happy with the squad
Il post a link.

red lobster

1.) 18 Jun 2016 10:49:38
Can't see it, surely klopp can't be that stupid?


2.) 18 Jun 2016 11:02:41
Unless we are struggling to land targets? In which case it might be a good idea.


3.) 18 Jun 2016 14:58:30
Getting rid is more vital. Can't afford to be stuck with a huge unhappy squad.


4.) 18 Jun 2016 21:08:04
Did Klopp say that or did the lazy journos put 2 and 2 together to make 5?


 

 

19 May 2016 07:57:58
Liverpool against newcastle was the same thing
Maybe the Southampton game as well
Liverpool have an issue with crumbling or getting nervous or feeling sorry for themselves . Something like that

That's really one big issue to sort out so arsenal seem to have that problem aswell but it terms of "you have to win this game" they always crumble against anyone

So I don't feel sad about this game because it's happened so many times this season. As if it's a lack of leaders problem or actually I just don't know how u could sort that out
Any ideas eds or fans . It's like if lfc concede a goal then they stop playing.

red lobster

1.) 19 May 2016 08:05:07
Lots of ideas, Lobster, just read the posts further down the page (and on the other 4 pages)


2.) 19 May 2016 08:07:16
You don't feel sad about losing a European cup final? Wow.


3.) 19 May 2016 08:09:51
I feel the same. I was actually worried when Sturridge scored first goal, I would be more relaxed if Sevilla scored first. When Benitez was manager I was so confident when we spent ahead in a game but now it's reversed. Obviously some problem there.


4.) 19 May 2016 08:18:20
Lack of someone to lead on the pitch - to ginger the players.


5.) 19 May 2016 09:37:13
You need to buy proven quality. When you don't buy proven quality, you effectively don't buy winners. It's not wholesale changes but it's 3 or 4 very important areas in the team that needs top class quality. We've spent mass amounts of cash on average players so why can't we spend that sort of money of higher calibre players. To change that mentality we need to buy confident players, not players we want to make confident. Or players with potential. You look at that squad and that's a result of poor recruitment. So you build with the better players within the team and go get players that are better, not the same or worse. It's actually very simple. We just don't seem to get it.


6.) 19 May 2016 09:39:38
"to ginger the players" - not sure Riise is the answer, legend tho he still is!


 

 

13 May 2016 14:25:13
Hey lfc fans

My two Pence.

Wingers . Wide players.
Centre midfield
Left back
Goalkeeper

I think these are major areas that need work to make Liverpool far better and just rid of just a handful
It doesn't need a big overhaul. Can an Milner should never be the central partnership . period. Plus Milner is better our wide anyway when u look at games
So I hope to god goetze is just a rubbish rumour because lfc don't need him

Not sure what klopp will do at all because sometimes when u see him he must think . Hm we r nowhere near good enough and sometimes u think he looks content with what he sees
So for me I hope he gets wingers and a patient centre midfield player because the forwards and number 10s and the hard workers we have doesn't need changing.

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05 May 2016 17:27:30
Hey lfc fans. I think will win the game 2-1 tonight but lose the tie on away goals unfortunately
Just think lfc gave too much respect to the Spanish side last week.
Klopp is patient and will inform his team bot to panic and just play good football an open them up

But I think from the first whistle pump balls in the box to benteke and sturridge would be good to unsettle Villarreal from the start


Don't think it's going to happen chaps.

red lobster

1.) 05 May 2016 17:55:54
Well thers nothing like a good positive post just before the most important game of our season, i think you nailed it there. this is nothing like a positive post. Our role is to be supporters, so let's start believing first and willing our players on to greater things. We may go out, but let's at least go out fighting!


2.) 05 May 2016 18:33:19
Well said Tel 1949! Red lobster has never predicted us to win a game (even in 13/ 14 season) so I just put him down as a troll.


3.) 05 May 2016 19:18:44
I do share you prediction unfortunately but I do think we can do this especially with the line up. Just as long as Milner has one of his good games in the middle (which is rare) and can is actually match fit and on form we should have a real good chance of going through. Who ever wins the second balls, has more intensity and wins the battle in the middle will win the game.


 

 

 

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06 Aug 2019 21:28:09
Well mr spud
You screenshot that and yes I will remind you
I’m just stating an opinion and you lot are losing your kinds if it’s not praising lfc 24/ 7
Salah or firmino don’t play
No goals happen
You guys have already seen origi play from the start
He just doesn’t cut it
How many games do the front three have to play before u realise that . should have bought more replacements
And then Wilson loaned out it’s like klopp is purposely trying to sabotage his team.

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06 Aug 2019 20:33:22
Well the simple fact is if Liverpool believe they will
Stroll the league like last year
Klopp is smoking Sth
He actually trusts lallana and ox . wow

I fancy spurs to challenge city and Liverpool will be challenging arsenal and Man U for the top 4 I don’t think it’s all cut and dry like you lot think. Not adding another attacker I believe is what will cost liverpool the league
Isn’t that that goal? . and spurs r no joke either.

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22 Jul 2016 16:22:23
There was never any hype regarding Moreno
And Liverpool were warned and told countless times by people in Spain he is not the defensive or solid left back Liverpool needed as he was more of an attack minded left back
So it was the club or Rodgers or whomever made it happen
It's clear as day that experienced people in Spain stated he is note what Liverpool need

And the proof was there all last season . Dude can't defend.

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25 May 2016 17:20:17
Well what do u expect . Lfc are mid table

This is that wonderful time of the year where clubs will tel Liverpool . He cost 5 . 10 . 15 . Or 20 or 30 million. And lfc will offer 2 or 6 or 11 or 13 or 26 million
Spurs Chelsea and any other club will pay the money straight away . Get their man. And lfc will be buying the 3rs or 4th choice option . End up mid table again because their results are inconsistent and average with highs and lows theougout the season
It's just a fact

Liverpool should be selling lallana and definitely coutinho complete overrated players. Play one game score and then go missing for ten and then pop up with 1 good game then disappear

And then one of them ends up with lots of awards at the end! Wow.

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31 Jul 2019 12:32:12
So because it’s not an opinion you share apparently it’s stupid
Well it just shows you are struggling for brains cells
It’s called an opinion u muppet don’t throw your toys out the pram cos u can’t handle it.

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31 Jul 2019 11:19:37
Liverpool have shown with the front three they are bang average and have no clue how to score goals
Or that they are not really set up well without the front 3
I see no harm whatsoever to add a wing/ forward
In the squad
And klopp will be to blame and you will see the excuses come out in interviews when it’s clear the league is a lot stronger this time as it is every season

Regressed!

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25 Jul 2019 08:02:56
I really can’t understand Klopp decisions this summer
He must be mad to thibk more quality isn’t needed
Does he really think we will be 20 points away from the rest of the teams like Chelsea arsenal!

Liverpool will finish 4th st best I thibk the summer prep has been rubbish so the front three will need till October to be warmed up and firing and by then Man City will be flying past teams

Ask yourselves one question — does this team today win the league? Cos ultimately that’s the aim and to me it doesn’t
Even spurs added quality to their alresdy huge squad
Brewster for Sturridge. Milner for Moreno . that’s klopp for u.

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04 Dec 2016 11:47:20
I think this a huge test of what Liverpool can do with the players out
As Man City an Chelsea haven't had major injuries yet

Are you guys really so confident with a workmanlike Liverpool team now missing the flair?

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21 Nov 2016 08:23:34
But I think it was a bad result because:
1. Liverpool are top or were top and we're playing really well

2. klopp should have rotated

3. most importantly, lfc dominated the game and had chances to win.

The games where it's (ok) to have a draw is when Liverpool are terrible and taking a draw is better than a loss.

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