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10 May 2026 00:12:35
Ed01, would it be possible that VVD could go in summer? I would like him to. I think whatever is going on, he is right bang in the middle of it. His performances all season have been lazy, arrogant and just simply not good enough. Not to mention he is on a massive salary and really old and really not very good anymore.

Any news on him going? I really think it should be the first bit of business we do this summer. Been a great player for us, until he got injured against Everton. Got back to somewhere near his best a few seasons ago. But he has to go in my opinion

{Ed001's Note - I have not heard of any interest in him moving for a fee, nor that we are looking to move him on.}

10 May 2026 08:12:03
Vvd is still one of the best but he ain't capt material n he ain't getting much protection from our mid.

10 May 2026 08:13:46
Thanks Ed. I've had a bit of time to calm down after yesterday but I am still really angry. It just can't go on like this

10 May 2026 08:37:08
On commentary yesterday, they said of any team in top 5 leagues in Europe, Vvd has played the most minutes. Brave achievement at 34-35 years old, imo Vvd least of our problems.

10 May 2026 09:02:12
Be brave, boys, rip the plaster off, let Vvd go, he's not going to get any better at this age.

(Not to say he hasn't been legendary).

10 May 2026 09:04:45
Do you not think we should be seeing more from him, in terms of leadership and even what he says post match? I'm sick of hearing that they are all hurting, then 10 minutes later posting a picture with their Louis Vuitton man bag.

10 May 2026 09:07:40
I am constantly being told that Slot is doing a fantastic job and the club are desperate to keep him, so I am just trying to find someone else to blame... starting with our captain. I don't think people can say he has been good this season.

10 May 2026 09:30:56
Who's telling you that Slot is doing a fantastic job & that they are willing to keep him because I can tell you it's all false & even Stevie Wonder can see that....

10 May 2026 09:43:55
We already need to bring in quite a few players this summer. Plus a new manager.
Replacing VVD would be low down on the priority list for me. He's got another year at the top for me.

10 May 2026 10:04:28
Some people just aren't natural leaders. VVD's character is, mostly, laid back and this natural attitude doesn't sit well when the captain needs to do the unpopular stuff, like getting into his team.

Hendo, Millie had / have it in practical terms - getting stuck into people when the need arises, and Mo does too, in a different way, by setting an example.

There's not really anybody in the current team like that, although I think Dom and Curtis could grow into the role if chosen as captain.



It also has to be remembered that Jurgen was the most messianic manager we've had since Shanks. He 'got' Liverpool, the place and its history and the people and their sense of humour. He had the air of the 'working class' about him - he was a rage manager and also a fan. Slot is a different personality - not his fault - but, in short, he doesn't 'get' it. You either do or you don't - Klopp did and it'll always stay with him. Slot doesn't and he never will.

10 May 2026 10:43:54
So, according to some folks on here this summer, we should get rid of Alisson and Virgil on top of losing Mo and Robbo? What's the sense of that?

10 May 2026 11:05:04
Alisson is one of my favourite all time LFC players. Would never want him to go. VVD has been great mostly, but is casual and sticks out like a sore thumb in a struggling team. Bit like Berbatov and Ozil. Full of talent but just look casual. I want VVD to improve and be a better leader. I want him to be the so called Aura VVD but this version of him? I think it is completely fine that fans debate this.

10 May 2026 11:20:26
For Virgil to be aura VVD, he needs help. He's 35. He can't be consistently exposed in this way as though he were 28. Like any other player on the pitch, we need to create the conditions for him to do what he does best more, and not have to run around desperately trying to put out fires created by our shape and passive approach out of possession.

We can debate this all you want, but in a year where we are already losing two of our leaders and where there is even talk of Ali leaving, you want to make selling our captain a priority? I mean, I really don't see the sense in that. I'm sorry.

09 May 2026 21:52:17
The feeling at Liverpool, I can confirm, is in that direction that they want to continue with Arne Slot. Liverpool have not made any contact with any other manager and it’s now May. They never made an approach to Xabi Alonso this year despite reports. (FabrizioRomano).

09 May 2026 22:26:01
Romano won't report on anything until it's actually happened these days.

We'll get the "here we go" for a new manager from him 20 minutes into the presser unveiling him.

09 May 2026 22:27:35
Depressing if they want to continue with him. It's not going to improve. It's just a repeat of Bodgers.

09 May 2026 22:33:21
The leaks have been plugged, now they are throwing out tonnes of mixed signals to confuse everyone.
Because you can't stop a target's entourage from talking, other tactics have to be employed.

09 May 2026 22:37:56
They haven't offered him a new contract, to me, that's a huge red flag for the board, pretty much saying they don't have any confidence in him.

If they were convinced he was the right man and wanted him to continue, surely they would be extending his contract as a show of backing him.

09 May 2026 22:26:07
You are posting that bs on here knowing his reputation?

09 May 2026 22:46:07
At this rate, Konate will get the manager contract and Slot will be our new Centre Back. I would give it a go and see what wild Ibou can do on the sidelines.

09 May 2026 23:00:29
I think Alonso is the man, I think people are starting to forget the scale of winning a team its first ever title unbeaten in your first full season. His results at Madrid were good too, on course for 92 points in the league, but I'm starting to gravitate towards Hoeness.

The style of football suits us more, and look at the numbers he gets out of his forwards.

Undav, 115 games, 85 G/A.
Demirovic, 85 games, 40 G/A.
Guirassy, 56 games, 47 G/A.
Woltemade, 36 games, 21 G/A.

Our strikers hardly touch the ball in the current setup.

09 May 2026 23:01:36
It took Gakpo 41 minutes to have a touch of the ball today.
The system is broken, and that is on the manager.

09 May 2026 23:10:38
Well, if this is true, John W. Henry is an absolute hypocrite, he recently emphasised that Fenway Sports Group (FSG) would not "settle for mediocrity" ... Well, John, you have done for the past six to ten months, and if you continue with Slot you will regress even further than you currently are!

Farcical, both on and off the pitch!

09 May 2026 23:22:33
In fairness to Romano, if he's posting it I'd say it's true as of now. And if it is true that they haven't contacted anyone by now, I don't think they will.

09 May 2026 23:31:55
It's my sense too that they will keep him.

Simply due to negligence.

And then next season, he will be sacked when the realization dawns that he is not up to it.

Unless Arne knows privately that
A. The fitness levels are a joke.
B. The intensity levels in getting the ball back are a joke.
C. The creativity is a joke.
D. The desire to attack and score goals is a joke.
E. The pace of the play is a joke.
F. The physicality of the team due to fitness levels is a joke.

This season is the absolute definition of anti football.

The main problem I have is some of the above are incredibly basic. It's utterly bizarre he has not been able to fix some of these mid season.

This season in particular is one of the worst managerial performances I can remember.

I take the personal pride issue with players where they should step up regardless. Ie. Szoboszlai.

In no way, shape or form do I agree that the issues are not tactical and stemming from training regimes.

These players are capable of far more intensity. The exact same midfield played with intensity in the early part of last season. Now all of a sudden they can't. Wirtz had some of the best pressing numbers in Germany as did Ekitike. Now incapable. Gakpo can press well. Truth is, they are not at their fitness peak and tactically, they are not pressing as a team because Slot has other ideas. The lack of intensity is all Slot.

He first needs to admit he got absolutely everything wrong this season.

Unless he thinks completely different to what he says in press conferences, we will be in a bad place next season under him regardless of who we buy.

I know managers don't give all their thoughts in media, but I mean his thought process needs to be 100 percent different to what comes out in press conferences.

I well and truly hope he gets sacked because in my book, it would only be delaying the inevitable to keep him.

09 May 2026 23:49:38
I wouldn't listen to anything now, while we still got a chance to qualify for Champs League, no decision will be made, or if it's already made we won't hear about it until the season is over.

09 May 2026 23:58:57
Seems to me he rode on the coattails of the physical resilience JK had built up over the years, with a twist of tactical moves that worked last year and reaped the benefits.

Once that resilience was lost (and this observation is based on interviews with James Milner amongst others, who relate the hamstring injuries suffered to begin with in JK's reign and subsequent focus on fitness vs the recent training Arne's tactical proficiency), it was exposed when the going was tough as a result of his move away from that physical capability.



In short, he's out of his league tactically and technically. It's not the Dutch league, it's several levels above.

09 May 2026 23:59:29
100 per cent, Davey. Also, Florian, I am starting to suspect you just say things on here to get a reaction, whether it is positive or not. You are entitled to your opinion, but it is strange how your opinion is always the polar opposite of whatever the topic is.

10 May 2026 00:36:41
Avitohyes, exactly this. Slot is going to be a pub quiz anomoly. He is a Dutch league level coach.

10 May 2026 00:49:14
Inbeta, I said what the truth is. Romano doesn't have to go out on a limb and so he doesn't. You don't like wat I said, so you tell yourself it's to get a reaction. That's life, you're not gonna like everything you hear.

10 May 2026 07:00:03
At the same time, Florian, not everything posted online is true... So, if you believe that twit, all the best to you.

10 May 2026 07:35:04
That's not even a Romano post, it's by Liverpool Lookout (who I've not even heard of).

It looks like a fan account tbh.

I think I'll listen to more trustworthy sources, thanks.

10 May 2026 07:44:41
Slot has been a lame duck for months, once the players knew that, this team never stood a chance. Elite sport means that even if the team is 1% off its game, you will struggle and this team is now ~20% off its game, and the players are now tarnished too. And this is why the higher ups should've dispensed with his services months ago and got a caretaker in, but FSG are s***-scared of people with a powerful connection with the fans (Dalglish, Gerrard & Klopp).

These cowardly choices should result in us finishing outside the UCL places, but it looks like we'll just sneak it.

10 May 2026 07:48:12
It's not that I don't like what you said Florian, I have just noticed you like to argue with everyone on the site. You've been "slot in" and probably still are. That's fine if you are but also a bit strange if you care about the club. I don't know, maybe you like watching terrible football, losing every week and fighting with other fans. If that is your thing, then I guess Slot should stay.

He's been terrible and no matter what anyone says on here, you will say the opposite to either start fight or get some attention

10 May 2026 08:18:16
I fully appreciate that it is a difficult choice when it comes to changing a manager, especially one who won the league last season. I certainly don’t want to become a club that changes the manager after a few poor results.
However, the simple fact is that the league was won by players that were already here, with a clear identity & pattern of play that Arne came in & tweaked slightly & it was very successfully done. But, the longer he’s been here, the more we moved away from that philosophy, the worse we’ve become. Now, ok, if you want to change styles, that’s fine, but the style we’ve morphed into is not something that any Liverpool fan should be happy with & the results have been just as bad. Thankfully clubs around us are poor too.

If we could see some green shoots of some kind of improvement, then maybe we’d say ok, progress being made, we’ll give him another season…..but there simply haven’t been anything to suggest it.
He’s not going to change, that’s clear, & his methods of training are having an adverse effect, & I have no idea what our identity is now.
By some fortunate occurrence, there’s a few good options out there & available this summer - if the club don’t move now, it will be too late by the time we get to November & then sack him after a poor start again.
Surely those in charge are not blind to what they are seeing on the pitch, the feedback that we’re getting from the established players & discontent from the fans.

10 May 2026 11:14:37
I become more convinced by the day that nobody knows what's going on.

For our own sanity, I think we should just wait and see, there's not long left to wait.

09 May 2026 18:43:59.
Right just had a catch-up with Hughes waxer. I told him before I didn't want anymore info off him, as I was worried he was feeding me bull and the last thing I wanted to do was lie to anyone or get abuse if wrong. But as many of you said, it's a rumours site whether it's right or wrong.

Anyway, we had a long conversation and after some apologising from me, the Waxer still believes Alonso will be joining, but maybe not already signed as previously believed.

He admits he thinks Alonso has had conversations with Chelsea, but these were just testing the waters rather than full agreements, as he wanted to see what was happening at Liverpool as that's where he wants to be.



He wasn't willing to sign anything until the end of the season.

But news is now negotiations are full throttle.

The club have sounded out a couple of other managers as well as TheFields said Hoeness; Xavi is another.

Again, not sure where he gets his info; he won't tell me. But he's starting to lean into the Hughes's waxer persona, but just passing it on.

09 May 2026 18:58:29
Xavi Hernandez? No thanks.

09 May 2026 19:06:56
Xavi could probably do a better job in our midfield, playing let alone managing.

Extreme nonsense for sure, but that's where I am.

09 May 2026 19:59:07
Not really MightyR3d, I would happily replace MacA with a cardboard but out and replace Wirtz with present day Jan Molby.

09 May 2026 22:11:50
Slot has made pretty much every player worse.

09 May 2026 22:51:29
Slots football has been dreadful since the turn of last year, when the Klopp effect had worn off. We were lucky we were so far ahead and everyone else was so bad.

This season has been painful to watch! The sooner the bald fraud is gone the better.

09 May 2026 17:39:45
I’ve read some calls here.

But,
I’m very tight with friend who work at Chelsea and the conversations are that they have Alonso in the bag !!

09 May 2026 17:59:57
Did he sign him, did he?

09 May 2026 18:00:54
One phone call and Alonso will be out of that bag soon enough.

We're in a mess, but Chelsea is a whole other kettle of fish.

Having said that, if it meant we got Iraola, I can deal with it. Still think he is the better of the two.

09 May 2026 18:18:07
If we let Alonso go to Chelsea when he's available and we're in the mess we're in, that is unforgivable negligence.

09 May 2026 18:26:25
Agreed, VV. But it'll be in common with the other choices made this season.

09 May 2026 18:26:53
Sounds like Semenyo and Guehi all over again VV...

09 May 2026 18:27:11
The sooner this season is over and posts like this stop the better, in my opinion. Of course, if you like these needy posts then enjoy.

09 May 2026 18:27:48
Alonso will not choose Chelsea after the RM experience.

09 May 2026 18:35:27
It's odd that the people responsible for replacing Slot also need replacing. Richard Hughes has been a massive failure and I would not trust him to get a single thing correct.
And it would be just like him to get so close to making a deal happen, to then have it inexplicably fall apart in the last hour and our target heads somewhere else.

It's almost his signature move.

09 May 2026 20:16:38
I am hearing Iraola to Chelsea, Alonso to Chelsea. Both of them to Liverpool. Iraola to Madrid, Iraola to Palace, Hoeness to Liverpool. Slot to stay and get a statue made for fifth place and 18 losses. Truth is, no one knows what is going on.

Hearing Edwards is going, hearing he is staying, hearing Hughes is going, then hearing both are going. Hearing none of them are going and the big computer thing they use is bust, and is spouting skewed data, saying Slot is the best manager ever, and on course to win everything and give him an extension.



I think the club will look at Alonso, but I also think they will look at other managers, but I also think they might leave it too late and some might go to Chelsea or Madrid or, indeed, Palace or United, if they are desperate. For me, my heart says Alonso, but I like Gerrard, I would hate for a spell on the sidelines at Liverpool to ruin his legacy because he was one of my favourite all time reds.

If anyone knows what is actually going on, please feel free to update the page please. Can we all agree now though that Slot is a goner?

09 May 2026 21:01:56
I know a couple of longtime Palace season ticket holders, one knows Glasner a little bit, and he tells me that Iraola signing for Palace is closer than I think, especially if they qualify for Europa League. His family will be happier in London, is the belief.

09 May 2026 22:34:10
No way Alonso goes to Chelsea. No way any decent manager in their right mind goes to Chelsea. They are a bin fire of a club, it would be career suicide.

10 May 2026 07:49:53
I'm fed up getting my hopes up, only to read later is false info. If it's the club's intention to stop leaks by dropping Rubish info, they are doing a great job. I can not believe XA would join Chelsea!! Basket case club run by people that really don't know football. Wait!!!? Think I just accidentally described us.

09 May 2026 16:41:01
Moves are being made behind the scenes, I don't know the specifics but I do know it's the end of Slot.

I believe it will be Alonso or Hoeness.

09 May 2026 16:53:32
Is this today or in the summer, I'm confused?

09 May 2026 16:53:37
Sack all 3 of them. They're driving our Club off a cliff.

Disgrace, it's taken this long, absolutely disgusting.

09 May 2026 16:53:54
Slot now making excuses about the booing too. It's so funny. Like a really bad soap opera. Can he not just admit the team were awful.

09 May 2026 16:57:46
Thank you, Fields, do you mean he's gone at the end of the season or could we possibly expect someone else in the dugout against Villa Friday?

09 May 2026 17:00:05
Cheers, TheFields.

09 May 2026 17:01:09
Thx Fields.

Glad to hear from you.

Surely they can't risk the last game at Anfield being anything other than positive?! They can't risk a potential toxic atmosphere.

Mo and Robbos last game before a send off ...
I assume suits will all be attending too ...

Just seems unnecessary if he was going at end of season anyway.

09 May 2026 17:04:31
Let's hope it's immediate, we need 1 win.

09 May 2026 17:07:52
Please tell me it will be sooner rather than later...

09 May 2026 17:07:55
Thanks be to God.

09 May 2026 17:19:40
Amen to that, SG. 🙏 Thanks a million, Thefields, hopefully we will all be put out of our misery really soon. The Town not doing well at all, SG, but we will keep the faith, brother. 🫡

09 May 2026 17:22:48
Edwards has a face to save, since he has been running the show. The title bought them all a lot of credit, whilst this season has diminished some of that, largely because not one signing has proven themselves worthy as yet and Isak looks like a misfit.



The next phase is as important as it was when Jurgen joined. FSG: who is chosen as manager (longer term tenure in mind), which players are signed and who follows Edwards and Hughes when they leave.

09 May 2026 17:34:11
Cheers, worried the replacements will be more of the same though.

Alonso plays more like Slot and both are new to the Premier League.

09 May 2026 17:35:16
Keep the faith is right, Bazza! It's only a blip!!!!. 💥🥳

09 May 2026 17:36:02
You're on the money, FSW.

09 May 2026 17:50:43
The more I think about it, the more I am leaning towards Hoeness. It's hard cause I love Alonso, and it would be like a homecoming. But my head is saying Hoeness, as from what I have heard, he is more like Klopp, and we need to return to the chaos football.

09 May 2026 17:56:21
Ron, Alonso in no way plays like Slot. The only argument you can make is that both strive to play possession-based football. Alonso plays high pressing, tactical driven, and overloading on the wide. I'm not saying Alonso will be the second coming, but don't talk crap.

09 May 2026 18:08:25
By the time we start next season, who in the squad would have ever even played Klopp-like chaos football, though? Does it even suit these players?

09 May 2026 18:15:18
Cheers, Thefields. Long overdue.

09 May 2026 18:20:56
It'll suit them alright, FM. Professional players want to play at the highest levels, the biggest games, they want the trophies. To get that, they need to be fit and firing and in a cohesive team and club. They'll welcome it with open arms. Just look at the statement Salah made recently. He no more wants this rubbish than any of the rest of us.

09 May 2026 18:27:41
Ron, I think the fact that Alonso was actually one of the top midfielders in the Premier League for 5 years might just count towards experience. Claiming he's "new to the league" is pretty wild.

09 May 2026 18:30:07
Good owners would look at the entire leadership of LFC. Is this just a Slot problem, or should more be given their marching orders?

09 May 2026 18:34:14
Threw away a whole season for nothing. He should have been gone after the United loss at Anfield. Salah will go score 25 for someone else next season.

09 May 2026 18:35:32
17 years out of the Premier League counts as new to me, especially as he has never coached or managed in the Premier League.
Even Slot's Liverpool outplayed his Madrid.

09 May 2026 18:39:42
They are playing at the highest level, Shanks, in the biggest games. The point is, I've heard it said multiple times here about the style and the players suiting styles. Are we just assuming Klopp-like chaos football suits these because we love Jurgen and his football, and it worked for him here.

Just saying, nearly everyone that played it under Jurgen will be gone from this summer, and some, like Gravenberch, it didn't seem to suit at all. I think we will have to bring in players suited to that style because Wirtz, Hugo, Isak, etc. certainly aren't.

09 May 2026 18:48:12
If I had to choose, I'd go for Hoeness, but both are a gamble lad's.

09 May 2026 18:48:13
Iraola gets given players and he coaches them to fit his system (of aggressive attacking football).

09 May 2026 19:02:53
Alonso is strict on professionalism, diet, body fat levels, preventative gym work, recovery routines, he demands full intensity in training drills. He demands at a minimum peak fitness, recovery and strength. (As with Klopp, missing with Slot. We haven’t seen the full potential of an Alonso team, but we know at BL they bought into it, and won the league unbeaten. As the RM egos threw their toys out the pram for being asked to be professional and work hard on and off the pitch, Alonso had no chance, that's RM's loss.

Alonso played in the prem for 5 years, has had 6 months watching the current prem, he loves the club, the city, he understands the club, the fans, the city, he will give and demand 100%………as a CV for the next a Liverpool manager? It has to be.

09 May 2026 19:13:59
I'd go for Alonso every day myself, Eddie. I'm led to believe Hoeness plays early Jurgen style of football. We haven't played that since the 21-22 season, so it's of no advantage in terms of him getting the job with this current squad as far as I'm concerned.

Xabi has the much better managerial career, so for me, if it's a choice of the 2, it's Xabi all day long.

09 May 2026 19:16:49
Well said, Eddie74. 100% facts.

Florian, I agree, I've been making that point for a while. Currently Dom and Kerkez are the only 2 really capable of that intense style of football. That could change if we move for the right targets this summer, but for now I have concerns.



Ron, tell me, how is anybody going to get the likes of Isak, Ekitike or Frimpong to play heavy metal football when they can't even stay fit playing reggaeball?

09 May 2026 19:41:25
I'd add Bradley to that, Chewy (if he could ever stay fit) Virg maybe, but he wouldnt be able to hold a line on the halfway line anymore like he could when he was an absolute flyer.

We dont know yet about Leoni/Jaquet, but everyone else? Not so sure. Klopp came into people like Hendo, Millie, Lallana, Firmino, Moreno, Clyne. People way more suited to that style.

09 May 2026 20:19:52
Well, Alonso's teams play a similar style to Slotball.

I'm hoping for a more entertaining style than more Slotball with fitter players.

09 May 2026 20:48:17
By your logic, Ron, we should look at PSV manager then. They completely demolished and outplayed us at Anfield. Or pretty much most of the PL clubs' managers, as we've been outplayed a lot of times this season.

09 May 2026 21:13:48
That's not my logic. My logic is I want a change of football style.
I don't want slow ponderous tippy-tappy football.
I want entertaining attacking football.

Which is why I have no enthusiasm for Alonso as manager. He's more of the same and most fans are fed up of it.

09 May 2026 21:44:39
Leverkeusen did not play tips tappy football. That comment is a pile of steaming horseSlot.

09 May 2026 21:54:00
For those asking, I've not got a scooby about when it's going to happen. I can't see it being before Villa tho.

09 May 2026 21:58:52
We need to stop pining after Klopp and preferring a potential manager because he's more like Klopp.

Klopp is gone. Get over it. Klopp football is gone. Get over it.

Whoever joins next, they will not be Klopp. They will not be anything like Klopp and the team won't play like Klopp's teams did.

Klopp is a unicorn, he's unique. We will never have another manager like him, but that doesn't mean we can't be successful.

I think a lot of the angst I'm seeing is just because people miss Klopp. He's gone, guys, and he's not coming back. You'd better get used to it.

09 May 2026 22:27:22
StEtienneAmen, believe what you want mate, but Alonso does not play aggressive attacking football. He plays slow, patient build-up football - like Slot.

Plus, the Bundesliga is not quite as intense as the Premier League.

There is more time on the ball and more space.
This suits slow build-up technical football, but the Premier League is not like that. Wirtz has struggled to get the pace of the Premier League, it's physically intense.

09 May 2026 22:35:41
Agreed, SAaJ.

09 May 2026 15:01:29
Liverpool will sack Slot as planned. A replacement is actively being sourced.

Ta.

09 May 2026 15:10:30
Slowest, most boring football of all time. Never seen anything like it.

09 May 2026 15:10:42
Fantastic, I'm sure most LFC fans will happily contribute if a go fund me page was opened up to help pay compensation & flight back to Holland.

09 May 2026 15:11:27
Hooray - today we were utter toilet. We made a terrible Chelsea team look good. He's So out of his depth. We are a misery to watch nowadays. So so sad to see...

09 May 2026 15:12:24
I so hope you are right, Carra. I really really hope you are right. I can't watch this slow nonsense again next season.

09 May 2026 15:13:00
Cheers Carra, good to hear from you mate. Any ideas of likely replacements?

09 May 2026 15:14:50
Thanks, Carra.
All the boos again today make it abundantly clear that there is just no way this man can continue at the club.
It's getting really really toxic.

Fingers crossed for Alonso, with Hughes and Edwards f****** off too.

09 May 2026 15:14:53
Can I ask a question?
Which player did we utilise today at right back.
Cucerella looked like prime Ronaldo.

09 May 2026 15:15:45
Cheers Carra,
It can't come soon enough!! To be honest, it was silly keeping him this long, it's absolutely shocking!! Big summer again, a fair few leaving, and will need replacing, that's another worry!! I don't think they'll have the funds to do it.

You could possibly be looking at a need for 5-7 players to improve that team/squad. People leaving the game really handy today... Cheers Carra.

09 May 2026 15:16:07
Lovely.

09 May 2026 15:17:29
Thanks, Carra. Really hope you're right. Booing at the final whistle has got to be the final straw. There is no way he can be Liverpool Manager next season.

09 May 2026 15:17:43
Cheers, Carra. This has to end now.

09 May 2026 15:18:40
Thank goodness.
This is disgraceful and simply cannot continue.

09 May 2026 15:19:09
Hope you're right, Carra.

Can't come soon enough!

09 May 2026 15:19:41
Can't they just get Mickey Mouse for the last two games of the season, so the Roland Rat does not mess up our Champions League qualification.

09 May 2026 15:21:03
Say tonight please...

Thx Carra.

Got to say... Boos at Anfield were telling.

Fight has even been sucked from the fans, as I think there was more noise during an empty COVID game... How can someone take the most daunting place to come in the league and flip it to... if you need a result... come help yourself...

09 May 2026 15:21:32
Best news I'll hear all weekend. Has the fan reaction today had an impact? I think, once our fans start booing, it is not a good sign for the manager.

09 May 2026 15:21:51
Thank God, because Anfield is a playground, that no matter how crap you're doing, you'll get points.

09 May 2026 15:26:16
Should have happened in November, but better late than never.

09 May 2026 15:27:41
If the manager is being changed, surely it has to be Alonso.

09 May 2026 15:28:23
Thanks Carra,

To be honest I'm struggling to keep up.
Maybe we need a summary post of the latest ITK posts.

09 May 2026 15:30:56
That's the stuff, Carra!

09 May 2026 15:31:59
Would be great if it was tonight, can't watch this crap anymore. So fed up of seeing us play this way.

09 May 2026 15:32:49
Made my day.

09 May 2026 15:36:41
Tbf, it takes some doing to make that Chelsea side look decent. And Slot did a great job of it today. Sack him immediately!!

09 May 2026 15:39:42
Cheers, Carra

With all the data analysis and forward planning we seem to be so proud of doing, I can't believe they haven't sounded out a replacement yet.

09 May 2026 15:42:24
Hopefully do it today.

09 May 2026 15:44:21
Cheers, Carra.

09 May 2026 15:53:45
Thanks, Carra. Much needed information after that display.

09 May 2026 15:57:41
Thank Fowler for that.

09 May 2026 16:06:04
The best managers and coaches stamp their mark upon a squad, regardless of availability. Everyone knows the plan and everyone pulls in the same direction.

09 May 2026 16:09:55
Is right, Carra.

09 May 2026 16:12:44
Carra, is this because of today's game or, as you stated, decision was made before Xmas?

09 May 2026 16:13:39
Mrs Slot is moving out, Mrs Enrique is moving into Mrs Slot's home, her husband, Luis Enrique, has a gentleman's agreement with Man Utd to be ratified after the UCL final win to be their next "Manager".

Luis's decision was that LFC are no longer a big club, going downhill rapidly and their stingy owners FSG have no ambition or interest in the team.

He also, like Amorim, will not work "under" any director of football, or anyone who chooses his players, particularly Edwards who has never played Professional Future in his life.

That is an absolute must to be the Manager of the Club, he is in his opinion not a Head Coach, he regards that as an insult, he will not become a "Yes" man under any circumstances, he runs the whole show from top to bottom just like Shankly, Paisley and Fagan.



Fancy winning the UCL again with PSG and going to a club who are now winning the race to the bottom quite handsomely!

Amorim and Iraola are the only two he fears the most. Either of them, for me, particularly Amorim. Just look at what he did to Man Utd; they would have gone down last year with anyone else. He cleared all the dross out in only 14 months, his team has overtaken us quite easily.

Enrique now inherits a club, as Amorim has paved the way! Such like Shankly did for Paisley, Fagan etc., you sort the "Club" out first, the actual playing team is the icing on the cake!

Shankly, Clough, Ferguson all sorted the mess in the Club out first. The glory days are after this has been done, firstly.

Liverpool Football Club is in complete disarray!

09 May 2026 16:34:48
At the game today. Woeful. Good start then bang!!! Slot takes Rio off, but brings Isak on??? Can't follow anything he is doing. Has to go. Booing at the subs, booing at the end. Terrible.

09 May 2026 16:36:06
Ron, from recent memory, Carra, ViktorGoddamn, Cafu and RobboLFC have all said Slot is out or such and such replacement is being considered (which amounts to the same thing).

09 May 2026 16:38:53
Unless Carra is actually John Henery, why's everyone getting so excited??

09 May 2026 16:39:30
007, Mrs Slot's house has always been in the Netherlands.

09 May 2026 16:44:05
Arne said after the game, he's convinced next season will be better, and he strongly inferred he'll be part of it and is planning our summer business. Something is not right here. No indication at all that he's homesick etc and close to giving up.

09 May 2026 17:02:10
Cheers, Carra, I hope you're right. I'm glad I skipped the game today to nip out.

09 May 2026 17:08:40
Thanks be to God 2.0.

09 May 2026 17:17:11
Just read that's the first league game this season that Chelsea gave out-ran their opponents. That's how poor we've become.

09 May 2026 17:25:43
I would support removing him now, but can't see it happening until after the season, if at all. I respect the ITKs and certainly believe they relay the information they get from their sources when they get it, but we've been hearing this all season. I don't see the point of removing Slot with 2 matches left.

I suppose we shall see.

09 May 2026 17:38:39
Lesson: stay off Dutch managers!

I hope this clown is the last. He makes me pluck my hairs and I'm clean bald🤣

09 May 2026 18:07:04
Anfield is always quiet with the exception of the derby, Utd, Champions League etc, so nothing new there. Day trippers need to go, and local kids should be given the tickets.

09 May 2026 18:16:32
Cheers, Carra.

09 May 2026 19:03:13
Thanks Carra, appreciate your views, but Liverpool aren't sacking Slot, but luckily he wants to leave and Liverpool will pay him off.

09 May 2026 20:18:20
He brought us no 20 and we told him to f*** off. 🤭 🤭 🤭

09 May 2026 23:00:46
Fingers and everything else crossed, this clown is sacked ASAP.

I can't see any benefit in keeping the idiot for another day. He is clearly massively out of his depth and has no idea what he is doing or what to do.

I'd sack him immediately and get Woy or Brenda until the end of the season we are that bad!!

09 May 2026 23:49:57
I really hope so. Thanks Carra.

09 May 2026 00:14:27
Now both Slot and Virj have both said they wish they could say something but can't etc. Sounds like some messy stuff is happening behind the scenes.
They really need to sack Slot.

09 May 2026 06:46:06
Both are leaving at the end of the season, so we don't really have to bother with it.
They can say what they want once they leave, and it won't matter.

09 May 2026 07:59:53
Poor Mrs. Slot. Wives are always the last to know. 🌈

09 May 2026 08:39:14
It will all come out, eventually.
Power struggles and disagreements. What a mess.
We need a unifying, strong leader at the helm.

09 May 2026 09:16:54
Agree, FSW.

It's why I'd swerve someone who has struggled with that (in the last 12 months).

09 May 2026 09:25:06
Didn't someone state VVD is in Slot's corner? Which ties in with reports that both will be leaving, tbh, I expected more from Virg.

09 May 2026 09:25:46
What they actually said? What have I missed, wow.

09 May 2026 09:49:28
I thought VVD was part of the group that confronted Slot earlier in the season about the tactics and system that we were playing?

09 May 2026 10:06:07
VVD is leaving??

09 May 2026 10:12:39
Is Alonso that good? surely he has only won awards at Bayern with a really good bunch of players.

Great Liverpool Legend and if he decides to come to Liverpool after his Real Madrid exit then good for him, but of all the managers we can have is he really got a great track record better than the others?

09 May 2026 10:34:27
Where's it been said Virg is going? Could seriously do without that.

09 May 2026 10:37:00
@rax,

Alonso was at Bayer Leverkusen. A team that was fighting relegation when he took charge. Build a team of throw away players from other clubs and had them go invincible in a league they had no right to win. Almost had the perfect season bar the loss in a European final against Atlanta (who destroyed us that season btw). Who are these really good players? Xhaka who wasn't good enough for Arsenal? Nathan Tella from Southampton? Patrick Shick who was a journeyman? Frimpong and Grimaldo wasn't really sought after from big clubs when they joined Leverkusen either. They unearthed a young kid in Wirtz and he won player of the season in the Bundesliga for the second time shortly after turning 22.

It's such an incredible achievement from everyone involved what happened the years Alonso was their manager. Really can't understand how people can't see how impressive his time there was. At a club whose nickname in Germany was Neverkusen because they couldn't win a thing. It was their first and only Bundesliga title. He won them their second German Cup title 30 years after the first. Brought them to their third European cup final ever. Rant over and please put some respect on his name.

09 May 2026 10:45:24
His only mistake was listening to Papa Perez, who would rather sack the manager, than deal with the toxic nature of the players.

Bayer Leverkusen's fans will never forget what Alonso did for them. He gave them memories that will never be forgotten.

09 May 2026 10:53:05
I have to agree, Danish. Alonso's achievements at Leverkusen are nothing short of spectacular. If he did half as well at Liverpool with the squad we have, we'll win the league comfortably.

I have to get something else off my chest that really bugs me. People say Alonso turned us down for Real Madrid. He didn't. He turned us down because he'd just won the league with Leverkusen and wanted to stay to defend their title and play in the Champions League. As he absolutely should have done.

It was the season after that he went to Madrid and we had just won the league with Slot, so were not looking for a new manager at the time Alonso was leaving Leverkusen.



His time at Madrid was short, but when the president of the club backs the players over the manager every time it's an impossible task. His record was decent but the players wouldn't buy in to his work ethic as they are lazy, spoilt players who think they are above fitness work and being magnanimous in defeat. When he pushed back at the players, they ran to Perez and got him sacked.

That, for me, shows a strong character who won't be pushed around and won't compromise on his standards. Even if it upsets the status quo and puts his job at risk.

If Slot leaves and Enrique isn't available the Alonso is the only choice.

09 May 2026 10:57:56
Virg isn't leaving.

09 May 2026 11:06:59
Oh God. Just read another interview and he is talking about and using PSG as an example again!

09 May 2026 11:14:35
The irony being, MM, is that we are nothing like them!

If PSG are the holy grail in Slot's mind, why does Liverpool play nothing like them, in any way, shape or form?

It's like saying you are influenced by Led Zeppelin and sounding like the Carpenters!

09 May 2026 11:27:17
At least Slot has moved on from pining after Notts Forest.

09 May 2026 11:28:21
I hope Virj isn't leaving. I still think he has a huge part to play next season.

09 May 2026 12:18:54
A blind man on a galloping horse can see that Slot needs to go at the end of the season. If we manage to part ways with Champions League football, I think it's an ideal outcome, all things considered. I'm fully accepting that teams can drop off or slip in the table every now and again, but our football has been horrible to watch, and that's why I want Slot to leave.

Even last year, as title winners, we were a tough watch and similar to Arsenal. Many will say results are all that matter, and in the short term I would 100% agree, but ever more frequently I hear fans say that they're skipping matches, switching off early, etc., and that's a damning indictment of the crap we are being made to watch.

09 May 2026 12:59:36
I'd be happy for Virg to leave. In my opinion, he has been a massive part of the problem this season. His error-prone, casual, lazy defending kind of aligns with our error-prone, casual defending of the title.

People were quick to point out Salah's drop off. I think VVD's has just been as bad. I don't think Salah's has got to do with age. It is confidence and being coached by a numpty.

09 May 2026 13:02:52
VVD thankfully not leaving.

09 May 2026 13:15:52
Great Post, Dan-ish, should be compulsory reading for anyone who wishes to criticize him.

09 May 2026 13:54:32
The rumour is VVD wants to go, will terminate his contract, and go somewhere in Europe on a free. Shame if that's the case, as he's probably got at least one good season in the Premier League left in him.

09 May 2026 14:24:31
How can Virg terminate his own contract? Doesn't he have another 12 months left?

Smells fishy to me.

09 May 2026 14:41:00
Why would anyone quote a Turkish news outlet, known to be a mouthpiece for Gala, who wants VVD to sign on a free?

09 May 2026 14:44:06
VVD terminating his contract at the end of the season. From strong source.

09 May 2026 14:58:24
Well, the owners need to step up and actually take control of this s***show.show, (for mine he should have been done on December 20th).

They have seemingly given carte-blanche to two spread-sheet crunchers who hide in the shadows, devoid of any responsibility, and their puppet continues to numb the fans with his nonsensical sideline antics of impersonating a manager who knows what he is doing - arrogance, ignorance, or just inept?

There needs a major clear-out and a long hard look at the squad and its obvious shortfalls, which were clear at the end of last season, but yet they still didn't address them !!

09 May 2026 15:22:36
Well, if Virgil does leave, we better look for a defender who is bloody good in the air, because currently he is our only player who can head the ball!

09 May 2026 18:44:57
Modern players need a manager they respect, I think a lot of them look at Slot like who is this guy and why should we listen when it doesn't work? It shouldn't be that way, but it is. We need a manager with some presence. Chelsea have the same problem. Madrid were the same, getting rid of Rafa, Scolari, Lopetegui etc, but winning how many titles with Zidane, who had little experience.

Gerrard, for example, is nowhere near the answer, but we'd be in a much better position had we brought him in a few months back. Klopp got 110% out of everyone. Slot can't do anything like that.

09 May 2026 19:00:56
Your Club Captain VVD is supposedly your best player?

If VVD stays the captain's armband must go to someone else, as VVD is now a squad player at best, and must compete for a place in the team.

It looked like Pedro was being marked by training cones today, new experienced CB pairing required for next season ASAP.

We cannot even beat Spurs and Chelsea at home who recently got thumped at home to Nottingham Forest 1-3.

09 May 2026 20:00:35
Rax says Alonso is crap, so avoid him at all costs.

Christ on a bike.

08 May 2026 16:34:44
Hi all,

Bit of a u-turn according to my sources, but I am confident. Would rather be wrong and tell you what I heard than stay silent. But I don't think I'm wrong.

Xabi Alonso will be the next Liverpool manager beginning in July.

08 May 2026 16:48:01
Cheers VG.

08 May 2026 16:49:28
If you are right, then I am warning you now, you better put a restraining order on me because I will chase you to the ends of the earth to show you my gratitude. :)

08 May 2026 16:52:07
Hopefully this means Edwards has relinquished some of his control.

08 May 2026 16:54:50
This is going to be fun!

08 May 2026 17:00:10
VG, I appreciate everything people share on here, but I don't know who is giving you info, because it changes daily.
The other day you posted something like that people are just kidding themselves, as Slot is going to be the manager next season. Two days later, Alonso is the manager.
You need a new contact or stop clicking on stuff on Google.

08 May 2026 17:01:43
No manager will be coming in to have control over transfers. Rightfully or wrongfully, I don't think they should either. Alonso would be a terrific appointment imo.

08 May 2026 17:07:52
Grino, I never once said anything about people kidding themselves. The manager situation has always been incredibly volatile.

Up until a few weeks ago, I was under the impression Arne was to depart. New information told me otherwise, but now it's full circle.

Time will tell.

One thing I've always been open about is the chance of being incorrect. I have multiple sources and I usually pass on everything I hear. Some is true, some isn't. I'm a fan like everyone else.

08 May 2026 17:14:16
Let's hope so, VG, an official announcement once Champions League qualification has been confirmed would be splendid.

08 May 2026 17:17:18
Thx, VG ...

Hah, love all this kind of stuff...

Keep em coming, fella ...

08 May 2026 17:26:26
Logically it makes sense, I do think it will be a mutual agreement and parting of ways this summer.

Iraola is well thought of, club have noted the ability in the league and obviously Hughes knows him well. Up in the air as to what's happening with Hughes and Edwards, wouldn't be shocked if one departs.

Have heard we are close to getting Wharton, United also were interested but their attention seems to have shifted towards a more combative type midfielder - Baleba. Funnily enough, have just heard Palace are closing in on Hayden Hackney, brilliant player from Boro (don't be shocked if he gets a big move in a year or two).

Like most targets, we seem to have ranked preference, wide areas it seems like Olise is the impossible dream but Diomande and Barcola are the two that fall below him, would expect us to move for one of those.

We will aim to get priority positions tied up early, central midfielder (most likely Wharton) & wide player (Diomande/Barcola).



Wouldn't be shocked if we push for another wide player in that price bracket below, club have watched that young lad Toure at Hoffenheim a ton, a lot of his game resembles Dembele (PSG), Matheus Mane has been watched as has Minteh and Kevin Schade in the league. Also wouldn't be at all surprised if we look at someone like Bowen especially if West Ham go down, prem proven and would help plug some of the gaps with goals and assists when Mo leaves.

Senesi is seen as an opportunity in the market, would imagine this is if Joe moves on this summer.

Tsimikas will more than likely be coming back to fill in a squad role with Robbo leaving.

Club like Archie Gray and he could also be another opportunity if Spurs somehow go down.

Club rate Will Wright very highly along with Danns so wouldn't be shocked if both get more game time next season in Hugo's absence in cup games.

Ta, Ken.

08 May 2026 17:38:36
I hope you're right about this.

08 May 2026 17:58:11
Goddamn Victor, that's great news.

08 May 2026 18:00:44
I hope so! I will join Mango in showing gratitude.

08 May 2026 18:02:19
Lots of conflicting rumours about who the next manager will be, but after this season and the latter part of last season, they all seem to be an upgrade on Slot. Also, I wouldn't be convinced by Warton, we need a better defensive midfielder unless we are in for both.

08 May 2026 18:04:21
Alonso ticks more boxes than the rest. Slot's lack of connection with the city and its people has created a disconnect that is unacceptable as manager of Liverpool.

Alonso was always Edwards' first choice, and Alonso is one of the most intelligent people in the game, as well as being a top bloke.

08 May 2026 18:06:41
Thanks, VG, mate. Ignore the moaners.

08 May 2026 18:08:04
Personally, I'd rather Iraola than Alonso. Yes, he's a legend and we all love him. Did well at BL but then couldn't do the same at RM. Yes, they're a freak club and run by their own rules, but makes me nervous.

Iraola is prem proven, has done amazingly with a pretty lean and unproven team.

They play their heart out every match, something we've been missing for a year. He appears to be able to get the most out of each player, something that, again, we've done terribly at this year. He's hungry, he'd relish the chance to lead a club like LFC. I'd take either over Sloth, but I'd prefer Iraola.

08 May 2026 18:14:09
As I said, Florian, I hope it means Edwards has relinquished Some of his control. And, as I've stated before, I also think giving anybody full control is dangerous, hence why some of Edwards' power should be taken away, as he has final say at the moment, a licence that I, and many others, don't believe he's qualified to hold, especially when it comes to deciding on potential targets.

It would be almost pointless to bring Xabi in if his opinion on transfers can simply be vetoed by a glorified performance analyst.

08 May 2026 18:21:12
It's funny, people who say Alonso failed at Real Madrid, he got sacked with a win percentage of 70%, do you realize how insane that is?

08 May 2026 18:21:21
Alonso had a 70% win rate at RM. He was screwed over by players' arrogance and egos, which also seems to be happening to Arbeloa now.

I would like a manager that, if successful, will stay with the club for many years, not a manager that will come in for 3 seasons, then off to the next job.

I would love Alonso.

08 May 2026 18:32:43
Will be really happy with this news. Let's hope you're right, VG. Thanks for sharing.

08 May 2026 18:33:08
Is a glorified performance analyst not the perfect person to be looking at potential transfers? I might be wrong here, but was this side of things not what Edwards is actually terrific at? I thought it was contracts people didn't want him involved in.

Transfers, in my opinion, should be sorted between Edwards, Hughes (or whoever is in their positions if they are no longer at the club), and the manager. Giving a manager free reign can be so dangerous.

08 May 2026 18:37:01
Godamn, Victor! That would be a turn around. Thanks for sharing.

08 May 2026 18:38:28
Great info, thanks for sharing, Vic.

08 May 2026 18:59:48
VG, not quite what I said, but not far off.
Honestly, think people are setting themselves up for disappointment here. Slot is staying and having a third season. And it'll go wrong.
ViktorVaughan.

08 May 2026 19:00:00
We definitely don't want to go back to the manager in charge of transfers, that's how you end up with players like Diouf, Cheyrou, Dicks, Konchesky, Poulsen, Benteke, pretty much any Souness or Hodgson signing.

And nearly end up with Brandt instead of Salah, and Gotze instead of Mane.

{Ed001's Note - Klopp wanted Mane. He was Klopp's first choice, Goetze was an alternative if the deal couldn't be done. Klopp had been trying to sign Mane since he was Dortmund manager.}

08 May 2026 19:14:45
Florian, Chewy isn't saying the manager should have full control, he's saying Edwards should relinquish some of his, which is bang on. He hasn't shown anything to warrant such power. Alonso or any manager should have a say in transfers, again, that's not full control, it's having a say. Differentiate it.

08 May 2026 19:19:21
Thanks VictorG.

My new favourite poster.

08 May 2026 18:58:28
VictorGoddam
I sincerely hope you are correct, if not I had better warn you.
I have a particular set of skills which I have aquired over a very long career. Skills that make me a night mare.

I will find you.
Don't be put off by the moaners by the way. To all the ITK's keep the rumours coming. After all it is called a rumours site.

08 May 2026 19:49:19
Okay, look it's very simple, Slot might stay. But until that eventuality, let the readers dream. This season has been tough for everyone, and the only shining light and thing to cling on to for the average Joe on here is the hope that we are getting a shiny new manager (preferably one without a shiny head like Slot). The rumours, lore, and general chit chat on here is better craic than the watching the games. Let's keep up the positive "Slot is definitely leaving" vibes, and you never know, it might just happen.

I personally, have never wanted anything more. I hated it last season and I hate it this season. The football is awful and I couldn't care where we end up in the league if that is the football we are going to play. Not to mention a team full of players I can't relate to anymore, no stars, no one my son would have on his wall on a poster.

I want a change, and I think the club will do the right thing. If they don't, I will be checking out next season and taking some time away from the Reds because it is not good for my head and it is genuinely affecting my mood and my life. That might sound desperate, but I love Liverpool and I hate to see what is happening to the team. Slot strikes me as someone that is either clocked off early and passing his time until end of season, or else completely arrogant and incapable of owning a bad situation. He is responsible for most of this mess and for me, you get a better coach onto those players and give him some new players to work with, he will do much better.

08 May 2026 19:51:29
Florian, Firstly, Edwards has been part of bringing in just as many god-awful players as he has good ones, he's no wizard, and he gets far too much credit for work that's essentially done by a program on his laptop. A performance analyst is good for analysing and projecting performances. Yes, they're good for running the numbers and having input on potential targets, but giving them final say is like handing your missus the credit card. There are many other aspects that the suits just aren't qualified for.

Edwards is no scout, he has no sideline experience, he has no idea how to coach, man-manage, shape players, fit them into a system or mould a winning team, and clearly we're seeing the result of that this season, with a very obvious lack of cohesion between head coach and execs when it comes to a vision for the direction this team needs to go. It's been nothing short of disastrous, and if it weren't for individual quality, we wouldn't be qualifying for Champions League.

Edwards had final say for what was meant to be our biggest, most successful window of all time, and he went ass-backwards.

He spent 450m on players who don't even fit our system, and that was on paper, before applying hindsight. Not to mention that they've spent most of the season either out injured, played out of position or simply not clicking. Now I'm not saying they can't turn it around, but the system will no doubt have to change in order to accommodate, which again brings us back around to that lack of cohesive vision that's so essential.

I never mentioned giving a manager free rein, so I don't know why you're suggesting that. If I had to, I'd rather give it to a qualified manager over an analyst, but free rein can be dangerous; that's essentially what Edwards had last summer, and look how badly it went. My point is, and I've always suggested that, Edwards needs to relinquish some control in order to bring Xabi in successfully.

Hughes is little more than his sock puppet in my opinion.

08 May 2026 19:55:07
I'd speculate, VG, that Alonso was always the first choice but they left the idiot that is Edwards to negotiate it. Like everyone else that's ever had to deal with that clown Xabi probably went s*** that if I have to work with him.

Talks break down, FSG realise what needs to be done to secure Alonso's signature, give him the reassurances he needs and it's all back on. 👌 I should pen murder mysteries I know. 😜

08 May 2026 19:57:52
I'm just not clear why we would wait until July?
Liverpool's season has 3 games left. Madrid's season is nearly over. What's the delay?

08 May 2026 20:04:33
I appreciate the news/update/rumour, VGD. I think it's obvious things can flip flop. Maybe a few days ago, it was that Slot was staying from his source. Then Xabi linked to Chelsea, you'd have a rethink about losing him to a rival. So now the news, it's different.

Just saying this as an example of how and why things can change. It's clear that his future is under consideration and it's an important move. I'm not sure Alonso would be the best choice. I prefer Iraola over Alonso. Enrique over both.

08 May 2026 20:07:19
Arne was talking about looking forward to the future at the club in his press conference, didn't seem like he was leaving tbh.

08 May 2026 20:17:46
Chewy, I agree. I think this year has been a disaster, and we are only getting top four, not because of individual quality but lack of quality from the other teams. Likewise, last season, we weren't amazing. We were okay, but everyone else was awful. We only won the league last season because everyone else was useless, we won it with rubbish points and the football was poor, then we sold 2 of our best players, and didn't replace them, and unfortunately we lost Jota and replaced him with someone who is permanently injured.

I don't think anyone can say Edwards is good. He may have been good, once. But he got it wrong this year. He might get it right next year. Who knows.

08 May 2026 20:18:18
Ah right, sorry about that thanks Ed, I thought Klopp wanted Gotze as he had reservations about Mane's attitude.

{Ed001's Note - no mate, he loved Mane and tried to sign him a few times.}

08 May 2026 20:47:45
Ah, fair enough, cheers, mate. Hope you are well.

{Ed001's Note - yeah, all good mate, you?}

08 May 2026 21:11:40
Not arguing with yis, Frode and Chewy, and of course I think Xabi, if manager, should have a say. The 3 of them should. Thats me done on the subject.

08 May 2026 21:21:09
VG, is Kier Starmer your source? U-turns are his speciality.

08 May 2026 21:46:08
Oh my God, Victor!!!!!!!!! You legend!!!! Can I say I love you????

08 May 2026 22:00:46
There's still a couple of weeks left in the season ... I wonder if things will change, or rather how many times will things change, before the end of June.

08 May 2026 22:21:46
Yeah, all good, thanks. Glad it's Friday.

{Ed001's Note - is that because you are excited about our game tomorrow?}

08 May 2026 23:03:36
Cheers, Victor. That means it's only 54 days till Christmas.

08 May 2026 23:34:49
I hope this is true. In my humble opinion, Iraola is a one way ticket to mediocrity. He'd be worse than Slot.

Anyone who saw him in Ferris Bueller's Day Off knows he'll do anything to dodge going to work.

08 May 2026 23:45:52
Someone posts about Alonso coming and it's like everyone gets ecstatic about it. Look, nobody knows anything, so just chill and wait.

From my viewpoint, no one is coming in as our new manager, because Slot is staying.

09 May 2026 00:15:31
Xabi ✅
Diomande ✅

I will be very happy if we get both.

09 May 2026 01:48:09
Chewy - how is Edwards responsible for players injury problems it's just the same old nonsense from you as per usual. The Ed's give you far too much leeway to post tripe daily.

09 May 2026 06:41:57
It's a scatter gun approach to being ITK

Predict enough things and something will be correct!! It changes every few days, but this was always the likelihood if Slott goes.

09 May 2026 06:47:16
Hi Ed, well todays game is one closer to the end of the season. Sorry that's bad to say, not felt like that in a while. :)

KBL, I think we all know there is a chance Slot stays, but due to what has happened this season and that Alonso is available we are hoping for a change, we are allowed to get excited and hope. VG, Carra, TheFields, Robbo, WindowCleaner, Ed001 give us the information they have at the time and we all should expect it to change on a regular basis.

No disrespect to Slot, he gave us number 20 and he should be respected and thanked for that, things haven't worked out well this season, it does feel like he has one foot out the door.

But to be honest the overall quality of the league has been down. The 1st leg of the PSG vs Bayern game was the best game i'd seen for a while. We need that back.

09 May 2026 08:03:27
VV is Grino?!

Grino - "VG, not quite what I said, but not far off. Honestly, think people are setting themselves up for disappointment here. Slot is staying and having a third season. And it'll go wrong. ViktorVaughan."

09 May 2026 08:46:29
So Slot is still definitely staying and he is still definitely going.
That clears that up then.
Comical stuff.

09 May 2026 08:49:25
Anyone who uses the Real Madrid debacle as reason to dismiss Alonso has absolutely no idea how toxic the culture is there.
Alonso banned wags from training and attempted to implement intense training, which was basically refused.

09 May 2026 09:45:25
One minute someone says it's Iriola, next it's Alonso.
I'll believe it's still Slot, and hopefully be pleased to God if it's not.

09 May 2026 10:26:20
HessleRedTom1980, when did I say Edwards was responsible for injury problems, mate?

I didn't, at all. That wasn't part of the point I was making. But, don't worry, I'll gladly find a way to save your comment, just to keep you happy. I wouldn't want you to look like some sort of fool talking tripe.

Edwards is head of all things football. He has final say on transfers. His background as an analyst means he's meant to be a "guru" with the data. Edwards is absolutely responsible for determining risk of injury for potential targets.

Three of our new signings have all suffered from major injuries that have seen them sidelined for extensive periods. It's been well known for a long time that Isak made of crisps; sure, you can say the leg break was a freak accident, but you have to wonder, would it happen with somebody of a sturdier build? Also, I guarantee you it won't be the last time we see Isak sidelined due to injury, we know from his history that we'll see quite a bit of that.



Ekitike admittedly doesn't have a long history like Isak, but he's only a young lad, and we know that somebody of his build is often more prone to injury. He did have a grade 2 hamstring tear at 19, the type of injury that could be an indicator of things to come. We know he's not a 90-minute man, we've seen it many times. Slot knows it and has spoken of his need to manage his minutes; he picks up niggles easily if pushed, and now he's out for the best part of a year.

The most peculiar part of all this is the fact that we spent £200m and brought in 2 strikers of such similar style and build, both needing minutes managed and prone to injury. If that's not the kind of thing a "performance analyst" is meant to pick up on, then I have no idea what it is they're meant to be doing.

08 May 2026 13:00:58
Well well well afternoon champs! The bank holiday causes havoc with the staff rota and we've got a new digital system, mess. All for another day that.

Hopefully you'll have clocked by now, my method (which is very effective 😉) is to get goss from my friend who's in the footy business, and then to verify it with the player I clean the windows of. I'm SURE you understand that I try not to even hint who this player is let alone ever give it away.

You'll recall I brought you news that there was a big meeting in Paris recently with top brass from FSG. I've since been told that this was for a HEAD COACH and not a player.

You'll remember separately that my player told me the next LFC coach "could be someone very interesting" and he shook his head when I asked 'Xabi? ' . This was long before the news of Xabi's talks breaking down and Arne staying. Well, I now have information that that meeting in the city of love was for one.

Luis Enrique Martinez Garcia.

Sorry, I'll just call him Luis Enrique. I full named him to sound fancy

FSG want Enrique in. they see him as their PERFECT JK 2.0. There is a strong temptation to keep Arne Slot in the event that LE becomes available in the summer of 2027. If they know that this deal is off, the club know they run the risk of missing out on the likes of Iraola which may force their hand. The reason why this is all so up in the air? They don't know and they haven't decided. If Liverpool want Arne Slot, Arne Slot will be staying. There is no chain of events where LFC want him and he is homesick and has had enough. Arne knows the ball is in FSG's hands.

THIS is in line with further information I have received that LFC's on-pitch rebuild is seen upstairs as a THREE-summer project - 2025, 2026, and 2027 meaning we are set to see another massive summer of incomings and outgoings for phase 2 this summer followed by another substantial one for phase 3 in 2027. It is likened internally to the summers of 2016, 2017, and 2018 before they felt the squad was largely completed and they became increasingly 'fussy' with who they felt was worthy of joining the squad after that.

These 'exciting' times aren't going away anytime soon. Strap in and enjoy the ride . what else are we all in it for?!

Keep well all.
CSW

08 May 2026 13:59:13
I think every single LFC fan in the world would love to see LE arrive as the new manager this summer. That said, I just cannot see it being so.

Why would he leave back to back European champions and such a talented squad that is relatively young overall and a bottomless pit of cash if required?

Plus, why leave Paris for Liverpool?

That said, I would be all for this and would take us back to playing front footed football and we would walk the league.

08 May 2026 14:03:02
Very interesting rumour. I was under the impression that Enrique was signing a contract extension at PSG. I have copied and pasted this article.

PSG has reached a definitive agreement to extend Luis Enrique's contract, who will sign for three additional years, according to multiple sources. Sources are reporting that Luis Enrique extended his contract with PSG this week, sending him until 2030 with the club.




As much as I would like to have Enrique, I can't see him coming to LFC anytime soon. If Enrique is not available, my preference is still Alonso. I just hope Slot goes at the end of the season.

YNWA.

08 May 2026 14:05:30
Enrique is not getting any younger, so if he's going to come to England then this is his time.

I think he'll stay in Paris personally.

08 May 2026 14:08:34
If he was to win back to back Champions Leagues, I would say his job is done in Paris.

08 May 2026 14:11:03
Very interesting read, but of course I can't help but wonder how it is that a player would be privy to all this information.

SirBobby, maybe he's a fan of the club, its aura and its culture in the way that Jurgen was, and would love to manage in the cauldron of Anfield some day.

He's not getting any younger, if he's going to take a prem job for a few years before calling it a day with his career at the very highest level, time is ticking.

08 May 2026 14:14:08
Didn't Suarez sign a contract extension the year before we sold him?

I see a contract extension as a barrier, but not Fort Knox.

Would love Enrique, for all the obvious reasons, but most importantly for me is his experience in football and life. We need a bit of that as we overhaul the squad.

08 May 2026 14:32:57
So, we want Enrique and are prepared to wait till 27? If he says no, then do we stick with Slot or go for another this summer?

08 May 2026 14:49:18
It sounds like to me that if LE doesn't leave in 2027, then we would go for Iraola now & not miss out on getting someone new in.

08 May 2026 15:08:04
I personally wouldn't want Slot in charge for another season, especially if LE was to become available in 2027 because we could well be in a worse position than what we are in now.

08 May 2026 15:09:17
After one more year, and potentially 3 b2b CL wins, there is nothing else to achieve in Paris for Enrique.
If LFC is his dream final job, that would be great. The question is, though, why sign a new 3 year deal if the intention is not to stay in Paris?

08 May 2026 15:09:53
Once again, I'll stress that Enrique is 55, which is not elderly for a manager.

08 May 2026 15:17:56
Ron, he's in his 50's. He still has plenty of time.

Enrique has expressed an interest in coaching in the Premier League and does have a soft spot for Liverpool, but I can't see it happening this summer for a couple of reasons. 1 being Edwards and the power struggle. 2 being the fact that Enrique is just now reaping the rewards of the hard work he's put in at PSG.

He's on the verge of back-to-back Champions League titles. You don't build a team like that and immediately jump ship.

I would wait for Enrique if he gave his word to join next summer (which is still a huge risk), but I would not be letting the Alonso opportunity pass me by in the hope that Enrique might come.

08 May 2026 15:27:06
Same age as Pep G.
3 yr younger than Klopp who left management a year ago.

The days of 70yr old managers are dying out.

08 May 2026 15:29:45
If he came to the Premier League, only Moyes (63) and Vitor Pereira (57) would be older.

08 May 2026 15:36:20
I don't get the obsession with Alonso. LE would be perfect even if we had to wait until 2027. If not LE, it's Iraola every time. He has a proven record in the PL and shows he can develop players and teams into better than the sum of their parts. Alonso is not even an upgrade on Slot. Sentiment does not win trophies.

08 May 2026 15:51:24
Love it, these type of rumours are what it's all about.

08 May 2026 16:05:51
No chance of this happening.

08 May 2026 16:32:31
What's Pep got to do with it? He's taking a break after City when his contract's up, which is most likely due to the recent difficulties in his personal life. Klopp's a poor example. He's climbed the ladder as a career choice, but is still very much involved, and I'd bet he comes back to management for the Germany job some day.

As you know yourself, there's a long list of very successful managers who continued on well into their 60s.

But it's not an "era" thing, it's a personal choice. And your capacity as you get older has a lot to do with how well you take care of yourself. Enrique is in phenomenal shape, he's literally got the physique of a 30-year-old, has a better exercise routine than most of our squad, and keeps a strict diet. He could easily do another 10-15 years if he wanted.

08 May 2026 16:34:30
Can't help but be impressed with Enrique, if he fancies one more big job before retirement and can give us 5 years, then great, he can bring Kvaratskhelia with him too, be it now or in a year's time. If the window cleaner has misheard, though, give me Xabi or Irealo, can't be any worse than what we're seeing now.

08 May 2026 16:52:03
FAO SlotSlitShatShot:

He's actually 56.


Today.

Happy Birthday Luis. 😁

08 May 2026 16:56:33
Love every episode of the drama. It is becoming akin to the desperate scousewives in the summer.

PS what is your rate because i need a reliable man / could do with the early sharing of information

08 May 2026 17:14:49
Nothing wrong with suggesting that 55 is getting on a little bit when it comes to managing the stress of a Premier League job at one of the top clubs with reference to Klopp and Pep, Chewy, I don't know why you have to bring Enrique's dietary and exercise regimen into it (not sure how you know about that stuff either).

Maybe he does have 10 years left in him, who knows, I certainly don't, but looking at how the job has taken its toll on the two top managers of the last two decades (Jurgen and Pep), that's all I can go by.

You don't have to go out of your way to say that people are wrong all the time, it's not like they're going out of their way to insist that they're right, we're all just making guesses based on limited information.

08 May 2026 17:36:42
I said last week age-wise I think he's too old to want to come to the Premier League. Look at the state of Pep and Jurgen leaving their jobs in England at the same age Enrique is now. Don't think any of the 3 of Pep, JK or LE will be pulling a Roy Hodgson.

Think he'll be at PSG for another couple of years, by which time he won't be far off 60 and will probably end up at Barca again or Spain.

08 May 2026 18:09:19
Enrique all day for me, and proven in competitive leagues. He might well just think he's done enough with PSG, and if the carrot is dangled by FSG then you never know. The man can take the challenge to enhance a legacy.

08 May 2026 18:34:56
If Enrique thinks there's nothing left to achieve after two years with PSG, then he's likely not going to stay here long either. I don't want a two year project. I want the next dynasty.

08 May 2026 17:45:35
And likewise Patrik, there's nothing wrong with suggesting that at 55 you could continue for another 15 years, like many managers have before. As I explained, and as most people know well, your physical and mental capacity are intrinsically linked, and core to longevity in any capacity. That's well established at this point. When the discussion at hand is centred around one's ability to continue to perform beyond a certain age, (whether physically or mentally), I think anybody with half a brain can see the obvious connection. I would know about it because I have this magical box that grants me the power to access information at will.

I didn't go out of my way to do anything. I'm sharing an opposing opinion, which, contrary to the notions you may experience in Lala-land, actually makes for interesting discussions. If you want everyone to agree with you all the time, I would suggest another forum, maybe something a little more sensitive to your agreeable needs.