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04 Apr 2026 15:14:49
Just been talking to a lad I know who is close to one of the coaches in the Liverpool youth set up. He's just told me Slot will not be sacked before the end of the season and that is now the absolute official position of the board regardless of how bad the displays and results are. They still think he can get CL football next season one way or another and if he does there is a good chance he will be offered a new contract.

This is all you will get out of the club. They are adamant Slot is he right man for the job long term and he is going no where. This is devastating to hear. He's destroying the team one game at a time. Why do the powers in charge think he's doing a good job?

04 Apr 2026 16:06:29
Funny we always seem to have a mate who knows someone who works at the club, strange ain't it. 🙄 🙄 🙄

04 Apr 2026 16:06:41
No decisions have been made, until decisions are made at the end of the season, the official position is to back the manager.

04 Apr 2026 16:18:37
If this is correct, then I will not be watching or supporting the club based on that. I certainly don't feel I will be the only one, but, sorry, I cannot support this when it's glaring to see Slot is not the man.

04 Apr 2026 16:19:20
There's absolutely not a hope in hell they'll offer Slot a new contract.

04 Apr 2026 16:22:05
I can well believe it. I never want a coach to be sacked as it means the team is failing, but I worry things won't get better with this set up off the pitch, and I include the directors in that.



Equally, I don't think this group of players care enough, or fight enough when it gets tough. I also think Arne struggles to lift them. It's a bad place to be.

04 Apr 2026 16:22:09
I cannot believe this. I won't believe it. Appreciate the share, but regardless of management, we are still owned by the same group that removed others performing better than this. The only reason he hasn't been sacked already is last year's title.

04 Apr 2026 16:23:10
Literally no way this is true.

04 Apr 2026 16:24:06
I've given up watching and hoping for some positive good play this season. Looks like next season is a write off as well, if we're sticking with this clown!

04 Apr 2026 16:39:52
That's not true.

04 Apr 2026 16:48:52
FSG won't be happy once their prized asset loses its value. Utter madness keeping the Slot rot at the club.

04 Apr 2026 17:01:59
Totally agree, or why did they halt new contract talks in November last year.
FSG are not stupid, they know Alonso will not hang around forever, so, like in all businesses, they have made plans a while ago. They are not going to come out and say Slot is leaving in the summer as that would undermine him and leave him no authority over the players.

04 Apr 2026 17:04:06
Good for the owners. They've destroyed the club this season too.

04 Apr 2026 17:04:54
What's happening now is very similar to the end of David Brents' reign.
Alonso is coming.

04 Apr 2026 17:07:28
Way to go, Bazz - almost like you came up with YNWA yourself. 🙄

04 Apr 2026 17:22:50
🤣🤣🤣🤣 Another itk. 🙄

04 Apr 2026 17:40:43
Thing is, to get Champions League you have to start winning games. How's that worked out over the last 4 games? PSG are going to wipe the floor with us.

04 Apr 2026 17:52:34
Travelling over from Ireland next weekend for the Fulham game, and I've never ever felt like I've wasted money like I do right now. The "Spice Boys" are back.

04 Apr 2026 18:01:49
It's funny how mates at the club always back the position that posters have taken for most of the season.

Depressed? You'll find a mate at the club to back your position.

Optimistic? You'll find a mate at the club to back your position.

IKFA? You'll find a mate at the club to back your position.

04 Apr 2026 19:00:41
Tin foil hat moment. Could they be looking to sell the club and don't want Slot's termination fee on the books pre sale?

I highly doubt it, but there is no reason to keep this man in a job.

04 Apr 2026 19:29:56
Thing is, if he was going to be sacked, it would have been straight after the match. The fact it's not happened suggests that Slot is here for the rest of the season come hell or high water. Which means we are screwed.

04 Apr 2026 19:57:32
It's too late for April Fools.

I can believe he won't get sacked before the end of the season, but the club surely can't be looking to renew his contract given the poor results, form, and clear loss of support from the fans.



It's clear that he has lost the dressing room too, but a decision was needed much earlier, and fear it's too late to get anything from this season.

04 Apr 2026 20:22:07
Fully believe Slot will be our coach still next season. Genuinely can't believe it, but if you don't sack a Liverpool coach after losing at Anfield 3-0 to Palace, 3-0 to Forest and 4-1 to PSV, you're never going to get a better time to sack him.



My money is on him eventually being removed when things don't improve significantly next season, around November time, a year too late.

04 Apr 2026 20:27:59
That's what I think too, Wirtz Nightmare, by which time Alonso won't be available and we then make a panic appointment. And, question to the "there's loads left to play for" crowd. Is there still loads to play for? Cause, from here it looks like season is well and truly over.

04 Apr 2026 21:13:37
Agree VV, but I'm not too worried about Alonso, never been 100% sold on him and there could still be some other interesting options out there, potentially Hoeness and Nagelsmann. Alonso himself may still be an option anyway, as have a feeling City may go for Maresca if Pep goes.

My main issue is, I haven't just totally lost any excitement about upcoming Liverpool games, I've begun to actively dread them.

In 33 years of watching Liverpool, even including the dark Hodgson days, I've never felt so despondent about Liverpool Football Club. And I'd come to terms with this for the remainder of this season but the thought it will carry on into next season too is down-right demoralising. It's absolutely gutless from Hughes, Edwards & FSG.

04 Apr 2026 14:41:32
Carra, Robbo, The Fields or other ITK's, is he getting sacked tonight? I'd sleep so much better if he's gone. This is now too painful to accept. Where has our Liverpool FC gone?!

04 Apr 2026 15:28:07
Pretty sure we're past the point of it happening this season. Just have to put up with us playing garbage football til it's over and hope they make a decision in summer.

04 Apr 2026 15:28:41
The ITKs said there's an agreement he goes at the end of the season. So, he won't be sacked now.

04 Apr 2026 15:30:16
Not happening, fella.

7 league games, 2 Cup games to go...

04 Apr 2026 15:30:32
He ain't getting sacked, unfortunately, we've got to keep putting up with this s***.

04 Apr 2026 15:34:41
Why would they sack him? We're winning the Champions League.

04 Apr 2026 15:37:12
No hope of a sacking before the PSG game.

04 Apr 2026 15:42:06
Hope so, but I can't see it happening till after the second leg with PSG. But it's so late now, most likely got to stick it out till the end of the season and hope the board do the right thing in summer.

04 Apr 2026 15:43:30
I swear this post is copied and pasted every game we have.

04 Apr 2026 15:45:27
It's beyond painful watching us roll over and collapse each week!

Can't see any benefit in keeping this clown for a day longer.

04 Apr 2026 15:46:13
I know Slot has been the main reason for this demise, but the players need to take some responsibility too. Absolutely shocking from 1-11 throughout the season. Been getting away with it due to Slot taking all the heat. Absolutely demoralizing. Dread watching LFC games and not looking forward to the pain on Wednesday.

04 Apr 2026 15:52:50
Absolutely no fight whatsoever!! We looked OK until the penalty, then crumbled and gave up.
God help us against PSG.
I'm in the Xabi camp, but if Stevie comes in till end of the season I'm all for that. What is there to lose?

04 Apr 2026 15:56:05
I know they think having an intern at this time won't be a good idea, but surely it can't get any worse than this reincarnation of Hodgson time?

{Ed001's Note - I think an actual intern could do a better job at the moment!}

04 Apr 2026 15:56:16
We will finish behind Everton if he stays.

04 Apr 2026 15:57:25
Woeful performance once again. No idea why they didn't sack him during the international break.

04 Apr 2026 15:58:35
I don't get why they've allowed him to continue. I think most could see he's been out of his depth for a while (even though you hoped he would turn it around). For me, it's shocking that the board have allowed this to continue!!! At least with a temp manager you get a bit of a lift/bounce even if it doesn't work out...

04 Apr 2026 16:03:14
It's gone like this, you got a Hughes and Edwards employing a clown who keeps telling them it's injuries, it's bad luck, it's too many games, to them, then telling FSG, Henry and co it's all improving next season when our players are not injured and our luck comes back. They have not noticed lost 11 so far, and are out of every competition, convincingly and beaten easily.

Clearly the fans mean nothing to FSG because their clear lack of football knowledge this season is obvious. Through self preservation, Hughes and Edwards have completely pulled the wool over FSGs' eyes and spun a line similar to a Labour party manifesto. Slot still being here is on FSGs' own stupidity.

04 Apr 2026 16:03:16
Predictable, inevitable, outclassed, outplayed, we all knew this would be the result before kick off. PSG will be the same. Enough has to be enough. We need to start preparing for next season now. He has to go...

04 Apr 2026 16:04:34
Look at the brighter side, Lee. This will build up your pain taking and endurance strength.

04 Apr 2026 16:11:10
Thought we looked great for 30 minutes today. Such a shame it turned to s***. Slot is here until the end of the season, together with his coaching staff. I don't believe, though, if he gets CL football, he will be kept.

We didn't back him in January, as I think the trust had wavered by then, and I don't see us backing him for another season.

04 Apr 2026 16:17:20
Also no hope of getting past the PSG game...

04 Apr 2026 16:23:05
I'm at the point where I'm hoping FSG step in and remove the LFC Board, to be honest.

04 Apr 2026 16:27:37
I hate this attitude we seem to have of 'stick by the manager'. There's a time and a place for that. Football's changed. If it doesn't work, you cut ties and move on.

04 Apr 2026 16:30:19
The players just aren't great despite what fans want to believe, and have no fight in them when things go against them. Fragile mentality, fair weather footballers who need to share the blame.

04 Apr 2026 16:33:20
Same as every other loss, he won't be sacked today or at the end of the season.

04 Apr 2026 16:29:05
Frode kippers you have more chance of seeing a bobbies horse crap than see us win champions league.

04 Apr 2026 16:37:03
Abz, the players stopped playing for him months ago. A fish rots from the head, but that analogy falls apart because fish have spines. If only someone had had the foresight to sign Guehi and Semenyo. This absolute shambles is in danger of getting toxic.

If Ekitike and Szoboszlai lose faith in club leadership and want out over the summer, we're in a world of pain.

Klopp: so good he won us the league after he left.

04 Apr 2026 16:46:44
It would be the incompetency of the people in charge to sack him now when they had 2 weeks to do it.

Listening to Gerrard on Stick to Football, he isn't in a rush to come back to management. I know it might be different for Liverpool.

I genuinely do think it'll be very us to go and beat PSG over 2 legs.

04 Apr 2026 17:06:01
We should harness the power of legend and the short term bounce with Stevie Me. He would make a great pub quiz question and answer if he won us the CL.
Slot is the George Lazenby of LFC.

04 Apr 2026 17:26:44
Like I've said.

Gerrard is waiting.

Cheers.

04 Apr 2026 17:28:09
Overkill, same players had plenty of fight under Klopp, mate, nonsense argument. The only reason they've no fight is because they're sick of playing for a fool who's out of his depth.

04 Apr 2026 17:29:22
Albey, no, we're definitely winning it, Florian said we are.

04 Apr 2026 17:59:53
Stevie would give us some fire for the remaining games, it's a no brainer. Would love to see it for Wednesday night.

04 Apr 2026 18:41:46
Robbo, I'm not an ITK, and I'm not doubting you are.

Just bizarre, his comments recently don't tie with him waiting.

04 Apr 2026 19:07:01
Because he doesn't want to undermine Slot or the club. It's not professional, Lfc1312.

04 Apr 2026 20:07:39
Surely, if we get thumped on Wednesday night, Slot will be sacked. Whilst no one expects us to win the CL, the manner in which we get beat is important. We were decent for the first 30 mins, then fell apart once they scored.

But Slot's in-game management is horrendous. He doesn't seem to have a clue how to make tactical personnel changes to impact a game. He had to go back in October and needs to go now ASAP or we won't be getting CL.

04 Apr 2026 21:27:59
Ibiza Red, Slot is not getting sacked this season. Even when PSG put 7 past us over 2 legs and we lose all our remaining league games, he will be there till the bitter end. We will finish 7th at best and he will then leave on his terms. It's a disgrace.

03 Apr 2026 20:31:40
Hi all,

Konate remains in talks to extend his deal. I’m sorry, I don’t really know what more to say on this. I hear conflicting info all the time. Some sources say he’s likely to stay, other sources say not. He’s definitely in discussions with both Madrid and PSG.

Szoboszlai will sign and stay. Talks over his deal have been progressing really well and he has no intention of leaving Liverpool.

MacAllister is pushing for a move with his agent. It’s a tricky one, as we may not want to sell him but he’s making his feelings clear. I expect him to depart.

Grav is going nowhere.

I expect in the event of Macca leaving that we will move for Wharton. Perhaps even if Macca stays.

Diomande is pushing for a move to Anfield, although we have zero intention of paying Leipzig's asking price currently. I still expect this deal to go ahead in the summer.

Barcola is likely to sign a new deal at PSG. Less confident we pull this off now. Keep an eye on Anthony Gordon, could be a move for the summer. We remain keen.

And lastly, I expect Bradley to be moved on. Injury woes are a concern within the club and we are looking at new RBs. Denzel Dumfries remains high on our list.

{Ed025's Note - great stuff VG..cheers..

03 Apr 2026 21:40:33
Regarding Konate, I don't rate him but I wouldn't mind if he doesn't leave since I cannot think of a lot of Right CBs to replace him with, but I feel we would need one CB anyways since Leoni is still recovering and both him and Jacquet are very young. That would challenge Konate or demote him to the bench.

Great news about Szobo.

Didn't Grav sign an extension? He is one that I don't know what to think about. He is not playing to his strengths, and if that continues I feel it would be better to sell him.

I would sell MacAllister. He and Wirtz in the same team doesn't click and his performance has dipped.



I don't mind Wharton but he doesn't solve our midfield issues, although the same happens with Grav, so I don't know what is happening.

I would like Diomande although not for the price. Additionally, I question the fit because since the beginning of the season it has been hard to understand which system is better for us. Imagine a team with Ekitike, Gakpo, Diomande, Wirtz, Szobo and Grav. I feel it is very weak physically.

This is a lot of moving parts, so I don't know how to feel about the players quoted and extensions, besides Szobo.

03 Apr 2026 22:00:27
Cheers for update, Vic. 👍🏻

03 Apr 2026 22:32:36
Diomande would be a great signing. Not so sure about Gordon, certainly not my number one choice. He could come in and do a good job, you never know. He was great in 23/24 but hit and miss since, he has done notably well in the Champions League this season. If MacAllister wants to go, then I say send him packing.

He's a good player but nowhere near irreplaceable, we desperately need somebody who can throw their weight around in the middle of the park anyway. Grav signed a 6 year deal a month ago, not sure why he's being mentioned. And Bradley's out until 2027, no idea how we're going to sell an injured player.

03 Apr 2026 22:55:12
Dumfries would make no sense. He's far too old.

04 Apr 2026 00:19:49
Moving Bradley on makes total sense. If a buyer could be found, of course.

04 Apr 2026 00:42:49
With Bradley's serious injury and repeated injury problems, I would say we would be lucky to get anything over £30m, that's being generous. Might be handy just to keep around for the squad. Move Frimpong on, and get a proper right back.

04 Apr 2026 01:30:55
Move Bradley on? His latest injury was a foul ffs. Hope he stays best rb at the club. He will get better and stronger. Didn't Gerrard suffer early in his career with back problems? Get a grip. What are we going to do every time a player gets injured? Replace them?

04 Apr 2026 01:48:47
Isn't Dumfries a bit of a sick note too?

Macca should be moved on. Would get a nice fee for him.

I don't mind Gordon, I think he'd give his all for the badge and inject a lot of energy in our attack, similar to what Diaz and Nunez used to do.

I think he'd contribute plenty of G/A's with the higher quality players around him. For the right price I'd take him.

04 Apr 2026 02:46:25
Gordon has pace and heart, two things we are desperately missing right now.

04 Apr 2026 04:36:12
Scouse, I thought Bradley's latest injury happened against Arsenal? I don't recall it being a foul. I remember the Arsenal player trying to drag him out of touch though.

04 Apr 2026 06:06:32
Bradley is still young, id keep him. Hopefully this will be the last of his injuries n he can come back stronger. As for Macallister n Konate, I hope they both leave, but as anyone actually seen this Diomande play, for the price they want he'd have to be something special.

{Ed078's Note - injuries are an issue, but this latest one was unfortunate. He is a very good player, quick enough, reads the game well defensively, knows when to bomb forward, has a decent shot on him, a nice touch and happy to drive past players. Would be a "keep" from me.

04 Apr 2026 07:43:16
I think we are realising we need more British grit in the team. This is the first time since I've been a fan we've had hardly any British players making an impact.
Bring back Harvey, use him as a squad option.

Bring in Gordon for Gakpo, Wharton for Mac, Alfie Grey/Conor Gallagher, and keep Bradley. He's been unlucky but he's a great player, still very young, and can get over the injuries.

04 Apr 2026 07:44:16
I don't think Bradley or Frimpong are anywhere near good enough.
But, if Slot goes and we get away from his passive crap football, maybe Bradley will improve.

04 Apr 2026 08:12:46
Nothing wrong with Bradley once he's fully grown. I'd sooner get the Bournemouth guy and keep Frimpong as an attacking option for the bench.

Love Diomande, Lacroix, Geerstruida and Anderson, though the former is unlikely, so Kamara or Stiller.

04 Apr 2026 08:42:29
Dumfries... not sold on him.

Maybe another Dutchman so we can play the slow bire our opponents (and fans) to death...

04 Apr 2026 08:49:52
The only British player who'd legitimately add grit to the side is Elliott Anderson. All the players you mentioned do not add that, Skezza.

Wharton is every bit as one paced, immobile and defensively inept as Mac Allister.

Conor Gallagher is what would happen if you signed Jordan Henderson from Temu.

Gordon is extremely one dimensional as a winger, he may be quick, but he's not particularly skilful, he's certainly got no physicality and as for intelligence, he has none, given we face low blocks almost every other week, he'd be utterly useless.



Alfie Gray hasn't set the world alight at Spurs.

As for Harvey Elliott, he's too slow and too lightweight. Whether people are honest enough to admit that is up to them.

Would be a shockingly bad transfer window if we ended up with that lot.

04 Apr 2026 09:09:14
Sorry Viktor, I forgot you knew exactly how players react under different coaches, environments and being surrounded by better players.
Name one player who has set the world alight at Spurs recently. Even Van Der Ven has looked bang average.

I'll wait.
I'd happily swap Gordon for Gakpo, add Wharton, and bring back Harvey for squad depth.
Gallagher is also an engine in midfield, which is a trait we desperately need alongside Szobo to get the best out of Wirtz, Ekitke etc.

{Ed001's Note - van der Ven is average, at best. They are crap because their players are crap.}

04 Apr 2026 09:36:10
Contrary to others' opinions, I'd certainly keep Cody at the club. He's not had a good season, but neither have the entire team. He's light years ahead of Rio, and so he should be at both stages of their careers. I believe he'd be a key and versatile member of Xabi's squad. I also do like Gordon. I think he'd be an excellent inclusion. Unfortunately though, I disagree with the opinion on Bradley. Yes, he gives his all whilst on the pitch, but again, imo, he is actually not a very good defender.

He's rash, and his continued injuries are obviously concerning for him and the team. They take their toll mentally and physically, and make it very difficult for him to find consistency. Whether these are coaching or fitness issues, I don't know, but I don't think his future lies at LFC and I believe VG is correct in saying that the club will try moving him out. Unfortunately. Anyway, onwards to total domination, I say!!! Hope everyone enjoys the game today!!!! H'on the Reds!!!!

04 Apr 2026 09:59:29
As far as right back is concerned, I'd absolutely be looking to buy one.
Bradley will take ages to get back to his best, and, unfortunately, he's always injured. I wouldn't sell him, I'd have him in the squad.
I'd also be using Frimpong on the wing, further up, as backup to whoever we are looking to bring in, and also as backup to the new right back until Bradley is fit again.


Right back has been a cursed position for us this season, so we need to bring someone in who's going to be reliable as a priority.

04 Apr 2026 09:34:18
Gallagher? An engine? Maybe from a clapped out Yugo Zastava with no MOT. Hopeless player. As Ed says, there's a reason spurs are where they are. Wharton, Gallagher & Gordon has the same energy as Adams, Carroll & Downing. British grit my arse.

04 Apr 2026 10:13:07
Good man Victor! Never hold back!!! Love your posts!!! 🫵🫵💥🧨🥳🤣

04 Apr 2026 11:10:11
Wharton has got to be the most overhyped British player in recent memory. Yes, he's tidy on the ball, but are you really gaining that much by replacing Macca with him? Get in someone who can play the Fabinho role and job done.

The less said about Clare Balding, the better. She's only got pace. Did anyone see Gordon in the recent England friendlies?

Ditto Gallagher.

04 Apr 2026 11:26:04
Think Fiden and Bellingham take the mantle as over hyped.

But, give the press time. I got a feeling Dowman at Arsenal will be the next big for them. He may well be a good player. But, however good he is, they will make him twice as good!

04 Apr 2026 12:16:50
I'm still scarred from the dross like Julian Dicks, Neil Ruddock, Paul Stewart, Paul Ince, Joe Cole, Paul Konchesky, Stewart Downing, Andy Carroll, Ricky Lambert, to name but a few, when anyone says we need "English grit".

{Ed025's Note - i think you have mispelt "Grit" VV.. :)

04 Apr 2026 13:32:35
Ince wasn't as bad as the other players on that list, surely? The homophobic taunting of Le Saux will unfortunately be what I remember him for in a Liverpool shirt, though.

Also I do think Wharton is a good player and has one aspect to his game that we desperately need in midfield, his passing and vision.

In terms of mobility, availability and engine, though, he isn't what we need, and is hardly an upgrade (and I'd say even a downgrade) from Macca in that respect. He is a wonderful passer of the ball though.

04 Apr 2026 13:39:23
Robbo, Henderson, Gerrard, Carra, Gary Mac type players are what we need. We have no leaders in this team willing to run their hearts out other than Szobo. That's a fact.

But keep wishing for the flashy players who look like prime Michael Flatley in the Bundesliga, and see how much further down the table we fall.

04 Apr 2026 15:41:44
Skezza, Gordon isn't a grafter or a leader or even a top class winger, he's woeful and one dimensional, Wharton isn't a leader or a grafter, he's a very mediocre midfielder who looks ok in highlight reels but can't defend to save his life and is an inferior version of a player already at the club, Gallagher is a headless chicken who is a mid table player at best, again not a leader.

You go on about needing leaders and list of a bunch of no marks who add nothing in terms of leadership or ability.

04 Apr 2026 17:09:23
Got to agree about Gallagher, even in his purple patch under Lampard, I thought he just looked like a grafter of an 8 who wasn't actually good at anything other than running around. I do think Gordon is better than you give him credit for, Viktor, but he absolutely isn't an 80m pound plus player, which is what Newcastle would want for him.

04 Apr 2026 17:25:01
Re Bradley, bearing the last injury, which was a freakish unfortunate one. He reminds me of Gerrard at that age, "as in" he picked up a lot of muscle injuries where bones grow quicker than muscles etc. I hope for Bradley this is the case. I would 100% keep him. There's potentially a v good RB who would pick up a few goals and assists.

I may be wrong, but I think it's too early to know, and, as such, move him on. Regardless, we need a first 11 ready RB to compete and give Bradley time to gauge what his ceiling is and if the injury issues settle down. For me, he has shown flashes of being very good.

04 Apr 2026 18:33:03
I can't believe people are willing to accept Gordon. We've been bad this year, but we're not fighting for mid table yet! Gordon looks replaceable in a very mediocre Newcastle side, so why would we ever want him?

Plus his attitude stinks and he dives constantly.

He's an absolute turd of a player. As bad as Gakpo has been this year, I would give him a raise to keep him before replacing him with Gordon. I wouldn't want Gordon in the team if Newcastle paid us!

03 Apr 2026 19:15:08
Seems Alisson should be back soon, but will of course miss a critical phase of the season. Alisson post on X. "I didn't suffer a new injury. I'm in the treatment phase, and the plan is to be in full playing condition by the end of April," he wrote.

03 Apr 2026 19:30:10
So like the reports say, he'll be back for the end of the season...

Let's hope there are still things to play for still when he returns.

04 Apr 2026 00:24:02
Gordon would be an excellent acquisition. He's good. Others think not, but I disagree. He'd thrive at Liverpool. Under the correct management and coaching. And we'd see the benefit of it. Bring him on, I say!

04 Apr 2026 07:15:06
Where are you playing him, Bill? He wants to play through the middle or on the left hand side of a 3. Don't we have Hugo and Isak in those positions, when Isak becomes available.
I am just saying, it will be a lot of money to lay out on a back up and surely that will stop young Rio's development.


I think Diomande right, Hugo left, and a fit Isak up front, with Wirtz behind them, would be a nightmare for any team to handle.

04 Apr 2026 07:44:14
I think Rio would be a good RW option to be honest, think he would thrive there.

04 Apr 2026 10:08:05
Gordon wouldn't be just a back up. He'd be a rotation option. We cannot be relying on Rio as he is a long way from the finished article. If the time comes when he's good enough, he'll force himself into the first team selection. There's also a lingering doubt in my mind that Isak, for all the money spent on him, is perhaps a 20-30 game a season player.

imo only, of course. Hopefully I'm totally incorrect with that assessment. And perhaps it might also be a Cody out, Gordon in scenario too. Who knows?! But certainly this summer is going to be a big one for the entire club, let alone the squad make up.

04 Apr 2026 17:29:54
I like Gordon but he's a bit one dimensional for me, an old school left winger, get the ball, get running, hit the byline, cross, or shoot. That's probably a slightly simplistic appraisal for the lad, I just think, on both flanks, we should be looking for more if we want to be challenging for prems and Champions Leagues.

03 Apr 2026 12:47:31
Alisson is out tor the season, well almost.

03 Apr 2026 13:23:51
I suppose it will give Mamar a decent proper run at it now and see has he got it in him to be LFC No.1. Hasn't convinced so far this season, but he not on his own there.

03 Apr 2026 14:19:44
I feel sorry for any keeper having to play in the crap set up we have. Thankless task as they're almost always exposed.

03 Apr 2026 15:07:14
The season is over anyway so it doesn't matter now.

03 Apr 2026 19:28:12
Alisson is too injury prone to be our No1, I'm afraid.
Just misses way too many games for me. Should have kept Kelleher.

04 Apr 2026 17:35:06
It's hard to judge Mamar, he's previously been a no.1 keeper. I think a keeper needs a good run of games before you know. He's definitely a great shot stopper. With the ball it's hard to tell, and he is making mistakes, but when it's a game here and there it's tough on a keeper, more so with our form, and his following Ali's not easy, jury's out for me.

03 Apr 2026 12:42:33
More rumours of Gordon being a target for us in the summer.

Newcastle's PSR issues may force them to sell, and journalists have mentioned Liverpool might take advantage.
Linked with Olise, Diomande, Mane and Gordon, wonder how many if any we will go for.

03 Apr 2026 12:52:08
If we are taking advantage of any club's PSR issues, it should Chelsea for Estevao (RW) and David Essugo (DM). We wanted both of them before Chelsea swooped in.

03 Apr 2026 12:58:32
To call Gordon one dimensional would be generous. Hope we pass that one by.

03 Apr 2026 12:58:55
*Dario Essugo rather.

03 Apr 2026 14:06:02
Estevao would be an elite signing.

03 Apr 2026 14:42:57
Estevao would be great. Do Chelsea need to sell a few? Would they sell to us? I doubt it, but they sold to Arsenal.
I'd still be happy with Gordon. Unpopular opinion.

03 Apr 2026 16:59:31
Weird to think Newcastle might have PSR issues when they sold Isak for £125m.

03 Apr 2026 17:03:43
Gordon spends more time on the floor than Mac Allister.

{Ed025's Note - i have had Lino that spent less time on the floor than those 2 Jack.. :)

03 Apr 2026 19:23:13
Who would be your shouts for the wings, Viktor? I do like the bar you set. And I'm not being sarcastic.

04 Apr 2026 01:53:10
I don't mind Gordon.

Works hard and would give his all for the badge. Rarely ever injured. Has goals and assists in him. With his energy and work rate, plus G/A in a better squad, he'd contribute similarly to Diaz in my opinion.

04 Apr 2026 12:25:51
Gordon is only any use for a team who play in the break. Beyond that, he's hopeless. Lacks physicality to force himself past an opponent, doesn't have any tricks up his sleeve to beat an opponent with skill or guile, his end product is pretty crap too. Just a bog standard English winger at best.



Would prefer we looked at Diomande. He looks exceptionally talented. Lightning quick, physically strong, quick feet, composed in the box. He's only 19, but he was smart enough to reject being part of the Chelsea churn so he has a sensible head on him.

03 Apr 2026 04:31:53
I hate to say it but one of the reasons we are so slow is we are missing Trent in transition. His crossing was a huge part of our attacks and he used to find Salah every time and switched play so many times in a game that helped us out
It certainly doesn't mean we should be playing like we are but it's a definite miss in our game as we have no one near his range.

We have missed those 10-12 assists and link up.

03 Apr 2026 08:28:03
There are loads of reasons, that is just one small one.
No consistency at all in that position this season has not helped.
Massive drop off in the form of Salah, Konate, Mac and Gakpo.
Having to play one of our best players at RB.
Unfit squad.
Ekitike is running on fumes as we've not had any decent alternative #9 options.
Slot is bald. Etc.

03 Apr 2026 09:01:20
We also miss Diaz's marauding runs, I liked his directness, but agree Trent was our quarterback, capable of 50 - 60 yard passes to a red shirt.

03 Apr 2026 09:02:16
It's no coincidence there have been a massive drop off in multiple players' performances.

I wonder what could be the common denominator?

03 Apr 2026 09:33:35
A massive part of our game is gone. Trent was a liability in defence, but his switches to Gakpo were a big part of why Cody was so effective last year. He's been missed more than I wanted to admit, but I still don't excuse the current form. This squad has no excuses to not be challenging on all fronts with the right tactical set up.

03 Apr 2026 09:36:25
Trent wanted to play for Real Madrid, it's not like we cashed in against his will. People have asked if they would take him back. The lad has no intention of playing in red.

Mo has been the biggest loss for us this season. He has been spectacular for so long, we became over reliant, and our record signing goal machine has been injured all season.

03 Apr 2026 10:01:39
Players come and go, that's football. It's up to Slot to sort that out, but so far he has failed.

03 Apr 2026 11:26:49
Absolutely. Slot basked in the glory of winning last year. He should deal, and be held responsible for, what has happened this year. Ultimate responsibility always rests at the top.

03 Apr 2026 11:39:36
If Trent and Madrid were open to a good price deal. Maybe Trent and money for Macallaister, I would be ok to make that happen.

Mentioned as much in my summer wish list.

The Madrid move was a mistake for him. Likewise, we could really use someone with his skills in the team who knows and loves, (although not as much as we thought), the club.



It's a climb down for him.
It would be a climb down for us.
But, sometimes you got to put egos and feelings aside.
Both sides will get over it when he starts playing well for the team, even though I was angry when he left.
Get him back, I say.

Probably won't happen because egos are involved.

03 Apr 2026 12:46:26
What's most depressing is that there were some of us saying that we needed to prioritise certain profiles in the squad last summer in order to be able to compensate for the changes. However, we all got starry-eyed about the attacking names.

The footballing decisions at the club look amateurish at best. And, by named role, those decisions land at the feet of Richard Hughes.



This summer, we are in need of ball progression from the back, a replacement for Alisson that is comfortable with the ball at his feet, a more defensive-minded midfielder, and two wide players. I would also say we need a right back given the current two are constantly injured!

03 Apr 2026 13:02:56
If we miss out on the champions league next season, which is very likely given our form, we'll have a very limited budget. There are far greater needs than a below average right back with an above average right foot.

I don't understand the pining for a player who strung the club along and stuck two fingers up at the supporters. Let Arnold Rat rot in Spain. Balon D'or my arse.

03 Apr 2026 14:16:48
That's not quite the case, Victor, the club has money it invested this summer.

03 Apr 2026 14:41:31
Trent should not be allowed to play for our club again till he retires. He is welcome to play in the charity games during the March international break. But he cannot be welcome back as a 1st team player.

I cannot forget his near perfect Spanish in which he spoke during his announcement at Madrid. Would have taken at least a year for him to learn, which means he had decided long back on his move.

03 Apr 2026 13:54:24
100% Agree with Viktor, leave the Spanish judas were he is.He'll end up like Sterling going from club to club when they realise oh yeah he can pass but he couldn't defend,

03 Apr 2026 15:12:16
The main reason we are so slow is because Slot makes them play like that. Wouldn't matter if we had Trent, Beckenbauer, Koeman and Carlos, we'd still be going at a snail's pace because Slot's as much of a tactician as Amorim.

03 Apr 2026 19:15:01
Funny how most of our players' form fell off a cliff at the backend of last season and all of this season when the manager did a complete u turn in tactics and approach... Hmm, but as Florian would say, that's all the players' fault. By that rationale we don't need a manager at all.

{Ed025's Note - its a good job you havn,t got one then Frode.. :)

02 Apr 2026 22:38:24
Tensions have been mounting around Alessandro Bastoni at Inter Milan, with the club's defensive mainstay now reportedly considering a move away.

Tuttosport.

03 Apr 2026 00:09:36.
Does anyone know whether Bastoni is really that good? I don't recall where I've heard it (maybe it was here), but apparently he's decent, but not excellent.

Outside of the Euros and the Champions League, I can't really say I've watched Bastoni much.

I know he was woeful in the Champions League final, but the rest of the team were that night too. In the Champions League against us this season, barring that pull on Wirtz for the penalty, he was okay, but nothing that stood out to me.

03 Apr 2026 00:33:40
He's good but honestly VVD is still a league above. Even with the age gap.

03 Apr 2026 04:23:49
Ooooh tensions!!!!

03 Apr 2026 07:34:14
Isn't he the player that said he'd only consider moving to Barcelona?

03 Apr 2026 07:37:04
I haven't watched him myself, but if I remember correctly, Ed001, who I mostly think to be a decent judge of players ability, said that he is a good defender but has regressed a lot in recently.

03 Apr 2026 10:45:56
Bastoni is an average player, no better than what we have. Looks ok in the Italian league, but I think he would struggle in the EPL.
YNWA

03 Apr 2026 11:39:27
Absolute nonsense. Bastoni is an elite CB, far, far better than Konate or Gomez.

It's fine if people haven't seen him and don't know his ability, but to label him average is ludicrous.

03 Apr 2026 16:08:47
Very good player, but he has not had a great year for Inter, in Champions League games, and was poor for Italia. He got a red card against Bosnia, which I would argue cost them the game.

02 Apr 2026 21:31:08
Slot. Is. Gone. In. The. Summer.

Xabi will replace him. That's it. Forget about anything any journo says. There's been no power struggle, it's been cordial. He doesn't want to be in England and we want Xabi while he's available.

02 Apr 2026 22:43:01
Fingers crossed.

I'm sick of Slot's boring no clue 'low block' excuses week after week.

02 Apr 2026 22:55:49
Nice and concise. Cheers, Victor.

03 Apr 2026 00:20:19
I don't understand the logic behind keeping Slot till the end of the season. If he doesn't want to be here himself, what motivation does he have to improve our results. He knows he's gone and will probably get the Ajax job. Doing poorly with us for the remainder of the season has no consequences for him, but is a disaster for us.

03 Apr 2026 06:12:52
Viktor, can you stop sitting on the fence please and just give us an answer one way or another?...

I really hope you're right but I'm not holding my breath.

03 Apr 2026 07:07:54
I assume the logic is if Xabi came in and lost to PSG and City, the keyboard warriors would be out in force for his head. Slot needs the whole season to try and put it right, which he most probably won't.

03 Apr 2026 07:39:10
I agree with El Nino. Yes, you would like to think people would be professional and do their best, but let's be honest, 99% will not put their all into a thing when they know there are no consequences.
Shame, but it is what it is. Let's just hope we can pull off a cup win and scrape top 5.

03 Apr 2026 09:04:40
Thanks, VG.

Appreciate the feedback.

Let's just hope that XA is "still available" when he actually makes a move.

Surely, we couldn't allow another Semenyo and Guehi situation, right?

03 Apr 2026 14:43:21
In all honesty, Navy Keith, mate, Viktor's post is as clear as daylight. I don't see any sitting on the fence there. Apologies if I have misinterpreted your post though.

03 Apr 2026 16:02:37
Should be "Going" in the summer.
Thanks for the rumour, Vik.

04 Apr 2026 05:44:28
Just a joke on my part, Red Riding Hood. You're, of course, right. He couldn't be any clearer.