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12 May 2026 22:13:01
Pretty arrogant and naive of Hughes + Edwards to expect Alonso to put his career on hold so LFC can attempt to save face!

LFC offered Xabi an incentive to hold fire on his next job in March but Liverpool have been indecisive since according to Chris Williams. Chris is journalist who posts mostly about German football but is a LFC supporter.

This isn’t ITK. He posted it on Twitter earlier.

With Cara’s update hopefully egos are being left at the door for the best of LFC but with Hughes and Edwards in tandem it is difficult to speak with confidence or certainty at this stage!

12 May 2026 22:49:41
What "incentive" could they offer?
A pan of Scouse?

This is totally illogical speculation.

Chris Williams is talking BS there.

13 May 2026 00:58:49
No, Ron, Chris is saying we told Alonso to take a job till the summer and offered an incentive to do so. Which would indicate we may have a job for him.

13 May 2026 02:14:14
The "incentive" here is literally the promise of a job come June, but it's a poor word choice, it does make it sound like you're training a dog to give the paw.

13 May 2026 07:08:50
This is nonsense!! It makes no sense at all.

13 May 2026 08:29:42
FWIW, Chris is one of the best connected people when it comes to German footy specifically, so if he has been told that I would assume it carries weight. He also rarely ever bulls***s or says anything for clicks.

Ken.

13 May 2026 09:52:09
Let's be honest here, Edwards lost his personal battle with Klopp, because the fans backed Jurgen. Does he really want another manager/coach that the fans will get behind over transfers.
We don't know what the email to Real Madrid was all about, but we can guess it would be about Alonso falling out with Vini Junior.

13 May 2026 10:11:15
So they don't want to sack someone because they would look a bit silly and they also don't want to go down the road of hiring someone the fans like because they don't need that? I totally get everyone's want for the likes of Xabi but this is where it does get a bit silly for me.

12 May 2026 19:23:28
There is a lot of pride that needs to be swallowed by a crucial member of the recruitment system.

This is a massive sticking point, the sell to get Alonso is a simple transaction.

Talks resumed due to Alonso and his agent.

It's a huge push from their side to conclude a deal.

They were told Slot was gone a long while ago.

Ta.

{Ed025's Note - nice one Carra..

12 May 2026 20:40:56
Thanks, Carra, fingers crossed it gets sorted.

12 May 2026 20:42:18
Thanks, Carra, no room for pride and egos the way the club is heading.

Smartest men in the game apparently though, eh.

12 May 2026 20:42:26
Hi Carra, thanks for the info as usual.
Would you say it's looking likely?

12 May 2026 20:43:52
Carra, sorry for asking, in your opinion, what do you think happens? Always appreciate the updates, much thanks.

12 May 2026 20:44:35
Thanks for the update, Carra.

12 May 2026 20:49:45
Thanks, Carra. Alonso is the perfect man to take us forward and to get the squad together again. Come on LFC and whoever needs to swallow their pride. There are millions of LFC fans that want this. YNWA.

12 May 2026 20:50:20
Really appreciate your info on the matter, Carra.

I do hope they sort it out for the good of the club.

12 May 2026 20:50:40
You have to wonder, since when were Liverpool this stubborn?
It's not as if they're in the Champions League final and in first place for the league.

Act now.

12 May 2026 20:56:05
Thanks, Carra.

That member of the recruitment team needs to be relieved of their duties then.

This club was built on humility and people sacrificing personal glory for the collective good. Not individual pride.

12 May 2026 20:56:40
Thanks a million, Carra, mate. As SlotOut says, what's your gut feeling?

12 May 2026 21:04:51
Carra, who is swallowed by a crucial member of the recruitment system. Hughes or Edwards or someone else?
There has been loads of stuff pushed out again about Slot staying, but after last Saturday I just can't see how they can keep him.
I am truly worried we don't make Champions League next season because I can see a win in us.

12 May 2026 21:06:16
Not sure if this is a dumb question, but is the spanner in the works Richard Hughes?

12 May 2026 21:06:44
Spot on, Carra. Cheers, bud.

12 May 2026 21:07:43
Edwards is becoming a bigger hinderance than he is a help nowadays.

Then again, when you hire a narcissistic egomaniac, I suppose that's what you know you're getting involved with?

This situation requires the FSG major shareholders to step in & override the little smart arse.

12 May 2026 21:09:33
Cheers, Carra.

I think the whole front office could do with a slice of humble pie. Never too late to start.

12 May 2026 21:23:22
2 more games, Reds.

12 May 2026 21:27:36
Brilliant news, thanks, Carra.

12 May 2026 21:29:45
Imagine being so prideful you can't admit what a trainwreck this season has been.

This just says to me we'll stick with Slot so someone can stand by their man.

12 May 2026 21:31:12
Nice one, Carra.

Let's hope it's getting sealed.

12 May 2026 21:32:51
To above.

There is no reason why Alonso shouldn't be concluded other than personal pride on a certain senior member of our side.

It's extremely silly how a certain person is behaving about it all *cough Michael Edwards*.

There is a feeling that those above the above may get involved, but this is the issue.



That could result in said senior member(s) leaving the club.

This is the worst run I've seen us under the FSG stewardship. I may lose all my connective arteries to the club soon over this.

Ta.

12 May 2026 21:42:16
Cheers again, Carra. Think Mike Gordon or Henry has to get involved.

12 May 2026 21:54:22
Tbh, it's not all that surprising that it's Edwards throwing his toys around.

Let's just hope he puts on his big boy pants and gets over it.

Guy wants to run a club on his own, but lets his emotions get the best of him.

Yikes.

12 May 2026 21:57:19
This is kind of what I was worried about when the itk guys here are saying one thing, but a couple of journos were saying another.

It led me to think that the club aren't united, and that members of the club hierarchy are pulling in different directions and leaking stuff that suits them.

I hope it all gets sorted.

12 May 2026 22:02:42
They all got carried away with a league win, which occurred due to many factors unconnected to Slot, Edwards and Hughes.

Absolute power corrupted Edwards, as it always tends to do - this is human nature.

There are few like Klopp who can rise above personal ambition and the need to be right, and this is where Edwards falls down. He's been given the keys to the castle and so far failed to prove that he is as good as the hype suggests.



Jurgen and Ian were the 75% of everything that came before.

Isak, Frimpong, Kerkez, Fede, not getting Guehi over 5m and not getting Semenyo to replace Diaz, cause they didn't want to block Rio all look far from convincing decisions.

Edwards' rep is on the line. He knows it, as do plenty of others.

12 May 2026 22:26:45
I thought it was Edwards that wanted Alonso in the first place. He needs to grow a pair & suck it up.

12 May 2026 22:32:54
Edwards and Hughes only got one year contract left. FSG should be smart enough to step in and let Alonso be our manager, who will be the start of a new era. Even if FSG are planning to sell in the near future, putting Alonso as manager should also be the safest way to maintain our selling value and control fans' emotion, imo.

12 May 2026 22:41:20
With the multi club model abandoned, why is there the need for Edwards?

12 May 2026 22:41:53
Thanks Carra

Don't expect a reply but here goes...

What's up with Edwards that he is not wanting to admit he's wrong about Slot despite agreeing to sack him earlier in the season?

I assume he can't admit Slot is a failure and wants to hide behind the "end of season review", so that Slot and LFC part ways under "mutual consent" so they all save face.



I just don't get why he wants rid of Slot but won't admit he's wrong and go for Alonso who was number one pre Slot. It's all very weird behaviour from so called clever high powered people...

12 May 2026 22:49:43
Retire the slotmachine -.

I did think about that for a while too...... My initial thought was the same as yours, but if that's the case, it won't be that difficult for him to shallow, just do some pr like ''Alonso was always the first choice'' etc.



I believe it will be more about something behind the scene, for example, hired Alonso will weaken his power or he's said to transfer, etc.

12 May 2026 22:58:41
Nice one, Carra. As ever, any snippets of info from you are greatly appreciated.
It sounds like we're in a complete mess, almost of Man U proportions. Hopefully they can wipe the slate clean and get rid of Hughes, Edwards and Slot for the good of the club.

12 May 2026 23:06:29
Thanks for the update, Carra, we all really appreciate it.

12 May 2026 23:49:37
Thanks, Carra. You the man. Appreciate your updates.

13 May 2026 00:37:05
Unbelievable ignorance on here. FatSpanishWaiter saying Juergen and Ian 75% of what came before. Really? That's Jurgen who wanted Gotze instead of Salah, Oblak instead of Alison, and thankfully club backed Edwards. And when Jurgen wanted Darwin they backed him. Who did Edwards want... Isak, before he went to Newcastle. I don't pretend to be in the know, but I go to Anfield every home game and am not just an armchair fan.

If Alonso hadn't played for us, would he be a favourite for the job? Name a manager other than Pep in the modern era who has been a success going back to a club he played for? Slot deserves to see out the season, but I would have Iraola before Alonso. He preferred Real to us, remember.

13 May 2026 01:07:48
I always wonder whether those who doubt Alonso are just trying to be clever. It's nothing to do with him greeting an ex Liverpool player.

He won the Bundesliga unbeaten with Leverkusen and had a 70% win percentage with Real.

I couldn't care less whether he preferred Real to us. As if Arne Slot wouldn't jump on a plane to manage Real Madrid.

Him having an affinity with us is our good fortune. Don't you think Chelsea and Utd wish he wanted them?

13 May 2026 01:35:21
JW Henry has to get involved. We need clear and decisive leadership. Should have got Guehi & Semenyo over the line. Slot sacked in December, and Alonso sorted. We're not a top English club. We're top club in world football. We can't have Mick and Dick running the club. They have to leave as well.

13 May 2026 03:13:20
Kluge, Klopp, according to the myth, wanted Brandt instead of Salah, not Gotze, but he completely rubbished those rumours in a recent interview. Both Klopp and former Head GK Coach Achterberg rubbished the rumours that Oblak was first choice. He had discussed it with Klopp and told him the only one worth buying was Ali.

Don't be so quick to insinuate that anyone's an "armchair fan", not everyone is lucky enough to live in the UK, afford the cost of attending games, or have the health to do so.



Players who've successfully returned as managers: Paisley, Dalglish, Cruyff, Ancelotti, Zidane, Enrique, and Conte, to name a few. I'm sure there's more.

Yes, Alonso would still be favourite for the job irrespective of history. What he did with Leverkusen is by far the most impressive achievement of any manager currently available.

So I'd pipe down a little calling people ignorant when you're so familiar with the subject yourself.

13 May 2026 03:52:17
Nothing to do with being clever. It's an opinion, and a different one at that. I just don't think his enthusiasm matches that of some fans, but what would I know? We need to be careful that it's not a romantic signing, as I have niggling doubts of his full managerial credentials.

Regardless, if what we are led to believe about Edwards, etc. is true, then it could be suggested that the best would struggle. Fortunately, Klopp had the personality to deal with them head-on, but maybe it's all been exposed now.

13 May 2026 05:58:13
Sememyo and Guehi all over again...

One thing that these suits are bloody good at, is kicking the can down the street...

13 May 2026 06:05:49
Much appreciated, Carra, and all those posting, to be honest.

Really strange times at the club that remind me in a lot of ways of Moores and Parry signing players for Roy Evans back in the day.

Perhaps some ego is involved.

I would hope there are still some in and around the club that have a voice.

But who knows. I'm clutching at straws a bit, but some clarity that's been provided helps. Feels like you are going mad when you can see this not working and something not giving.

13 May 2026 06:26:27
Kluge Alonso did not pick Madrid over us. He wanted to stay where he was for one more season and to take them into the Champions League.
If we had Klopp for one more season, then it would have been a choice, but us and Bayern both need a manager, and he has said he would only leave for the three clubs, but he stayed one more season.


Without knowing what was in Alonso's head, people are just assuming why he did not come. I would say that is unbelievable, ignorant, and arrogant.

13 May 2026 06:54:05
Thanks Carra.

Hopefully, we can get a result on Friday that confirms CL, and then all could be announced before the final home match, so the whole mood can lift, and we can look forward to next season.

Surely the club are aware of the negativity surrounding Slot and the risks of keeping him.

So over this season!

13 May 2026 07:25:51
Cheers, Carra. 2 more matches and that's it done. Slot goes, Alonso in.

13 May 2026 07:58:30
Well Carra, if it's the worst run that you have seen us, then FSG can also see this. They'll make the necessary changes, guaranteed. This arsing about only pushes it to a complete conclusion all round. It'll be all overhauled quite quickly from next week on, I would reckon.

12 May 2026 19:10:48
Hi.

Alvaro Rodriguez - Elche.

Plays like a left footed Alexander Isak during his Sociedad days.

Has a clause in his contract to sign for teams in Europe for about 5x what Elche paid for him in the summer.

Activating that clause is on the table.

Merci.

13 May 2026 05:58:56
I prefer the right footed Isak at our current disposal. 🤣🤣

12 May 2026 11:20:30.
Hello guys, I’ve been told a rumour by someone supposedly close to the club.

Apparently the board are extremely unhappy with both this season and Arne Slot. The whole “transition season” narrative is said to be more PR than reality behind the scenes.

That being said, Slot reportedly won’t be sacked. From what I’ve heard, the club’s analytics and recruitment people don’t actually believe there’s a manager currently available who’s clearly better than him. Liverpool also supposedly have zero interest in Xabi Alonso despite all the noise online.



The plan, apparently, is to give Slot a third season. If things start badly, then the club would move for Julian Nagelsmann.

From what I’m hearing, Nagelsmann is the manager they really want long-term, but they know they can’t realistically get him before the World Cup. That’s why Slot is being given another season. If he turns it around, then brilliant, problem solved. If not, the club can go all in for Nagelsmann afterwards.

12 May 2026 11:52:58
Sewing the seeds of discontent and confusion.

12 May 2026 11:54:21
Amazing what an out-of-date, conveniently-worded Ornstein update can do to the whole rumour mill.

12 May 2026 11:58:26
Isn't Enrique the long term choice? Legend has it, he's told FSG that he would like to be our manager at some point in the future.

12 May 2026 12:06:18
Enrique isn't joining this bin fire. Given how many times Slot has had his pants down this season, there's evidently multiple managers better than him. He couldn't even beat a PE teacher.

We are now looking at writing off multiple seasons.

Next season will be like when we sacked Bodgers. Only this time Nagelsmann is nothing like Klopp. He's The Teutonic Bodgers, so we're binning off one manager hopelessly out of his depth for another one. Piss poor stuff from all concerned.

12 May 2026 12:12:28
More BS. There's more chance of hell freezing over than Slot being manager next season.

12 May 2026 12:27:14
Bulk, I remember people saying Rodgers wouldn't survive the 6-1 battering by Stoke, but he clung on like a stubborn poo. We are back there again, only this time there is no Klopp. Just the inept and incompetent Nagelsmann.

12 May 2026 12:29:22
That'll be Nagelsmann who wants to stay in Germany & return to Bayern asap.

12 May 2026 13:00:23
Another manager rumoured? Where does all this stuff come from? Supposedly close to the club? Either is or isn't, surely? Oh well, we'll soon see.

12 May 2026 13:07:02
If we are going to be true to the rumours page, then surely Simao and Trezeguet have to be in with a shoot of next manager. They might not be ex players, but they are both LFC rumours page legends.

12 May 2026 13:10:02
Haha, images of Brendan holding on like a stubborn poo!

If the underlying performance data isn't enough, then they only need to look over the road at United and their decision to keep Erik Ten Hag for another season.

I can't imagine there is a single underlying data point that can be interpreted positively - other than the possible CL qualification.

12 May 2026 13:36:09
Long time reader, occasional poster. This is generally the only forum where you get people consistently saying that Slot is going this summer.

I live in hope that those guys are correct, as it's become completely apparent that Slot is a busted flush.

However, it's very worrying when so many 'connected' journalists are saying FSG are sticking with Slot next season. I really hope it's just Edwards and co trying to control the narrative as has been suggested.

12 May 2026 13:59:09
World Cup finishes before the next season starts, so I think this is bs.

12 May 2026 14:03:50
Why would FSG wanna invest millions in transfers on a manager who isn't going to be safe? That being said, FSG has not extended his contract. Until his contract is extended, Slot is still on thin ice.

12 May 2026 14:11:09
Explain it like I'm 5yo, Edwards benefits by controlling the narrative, with that narrative being holding onto an employee that's underperformed after the biggest investment in club history and is being booed by the loyalist fan base in the world....

12 May 2026 14:14:52
Nagelsmann is not a good manager and will flop at the World Cup. 👌 Something is seriously wrong with those running the club if ze German is the best they can come up with.

12 May 2026 14:18:12
Nagelsmann signed a contract extension with Germany until the end of Euro 2028 and doesn't want to live out of Germany, having already turned us down before Slot was hired, if reports were to be believed then. Would just show how incompetent and useless the people now in charge of the club truly are.

12 May 2026 14:37:05
We should have sacked Slot last October/November. Got Alonso in as soon as possible and wrote the season off as a transition season. Would have given the new manager a good amount of time to analyse the squad, which will be difficult to do during a World Cup season.

We need to stop this 'we stick by managers' BS. It's things like this that would result in us falling behind again.

There is No saving grace, no underlying statistics or data that suggest Slot is either A) suffering some other worldly twist of fate that no other manager could deal with B) that Slot can turn this around.



Every day he remains, we're flogging a dead horse, and for what? It benefits nobody. If it continues much longer I feel we'll find players wanting out, perhaps put any new signings off joining the club. This is one band aid that ripping off won't hurt the fans or club at all.

12 May 2026 15:15:50
Two matches to go ... it's going to get boring around here when Slot's gone.

12 May 2026 16:09:55
Kjh2477 leaked news could affect performances and qualification for the CL, which would be drastic.
News should not be leaking through any channels.
In a nutshell, imagine if we don't qualify for the CL and some of the targets no longer want to join = the value of the club decreases.

12 May 2026 16:46:16
Calm. Calm. Slot is gone in a couple of weeks. That's just common sense. If it is to me and a lot of other people on here, then it's fairly obvious to those who make those decisions.

There's absolutely only one way this is going. Slot is out and either Xabi or Iraola is in. That's the reality of it regardless of what mainstream media guff is produced.

12 May 2026 17:00:35
"The club's analytics and recruitment people don't actually believe there's a manager currently available who's clearly better than him."

If that's the case, the club's analytics and recruitment people need investigating for negligence, and ultimately firing.

12 May 2026 17:35:19
Love a good rumour, me.

Unfortunately, that isn't one.

12 May 2026 18:13:18
You could hit several better managers than Slot by swinging a dead cat above your head.
There's several better managers available this summer and several who would jump through hoops to manage us.

12 May 2026 18:29:04
Alonso1786, the manager in our local Tesco store, has better data than him. What is the point in having data and analytics if they don't have eyes or ears? Is the league table and the 18 losses not contributing datum? Or is it only data that they want to see, like UCL qualification? We all know why we are getting UCL qualification, and it is because all the other teams are a mess. Next season, we are out of top 6 with Slot. Take those first 5 games from the start of the season which we miraculously won, we would be on 44 points in 15th place. To be honest, that is what we have played like all season. And now, this is the kicker for me. It is getting worse, not better.

Now, can I also add the fact that we have had injuries, oh no, so does every team.

However, other teams have a system and an identity, and when personnel is unavoidable, they can bring in someone else that can do a decent job. Slot plays midfielders at right back, right back at right wing, and tells our midfield not to tackle and let people walk past. We are apparently buying two wingers in the summer. What is the point if there is no one in the box? The club is a mess and the manager is an idiot. He has been found out and he has to go. Ultimately, he will be sacked at some point, which makes me happy, because it is footablll, and everyone gets sacked apart from legends, and sometimes even legends get sacked. If FSG can sack King Kenny then they will certainly sack this muppet.

12 May 2026 18:37:20
I know someone close to the club. You'll see him near the bench most games.
He says nothing has been decided about next season and the club will have an extensive end of season review.

Players will have end of season interviews with Hughes, Slot and Edwards (Edwards may be virtual), and Mo will have an exit interview where he predicts a few shots will be fired. He's quite close to Mo.

12 May 2026 18:47:15
Analytics and Data have limited value, e.g., Slot has a 100% Champions League qualification record, and a 50% Premier League winning record as Liverpool manager.

12 May 2026 19:29:52
I am 100% Brad Pitt in my head, but only 32% Brad Pitt and 68% Ken Dodd when I look in the mirror.

{Ed025's Note - im half Paul Hollywood and half Freddie Boswell when the wind blows Inbeta.. :)

12 May 2026 19:31:03
I genuinely think their data computer thingy needs left in to an Apple genius to see what is wrong with it. It maybe needs an update.

12 May 2026 21:09:12
Unfortunately, it seems their data is being run on a ZX81.

12 May 2026 21:34:49
That is pure BS, waste of a post. Just preying on high emotions and rage baiting.

12 May 2026 09:57:05
I can't really get my head around the fact that Richard Hughes still lives in Bournemouth. Is this true?

It's no wonder the culture has completely eroded.

12 May 2026 10:38:52
Hughes lives in Bournemouth & doesn't attend all the home games. Edwards works out of FSGs Stockport offices, and very rarely visits the AXA or Anfield on match days.

Slot lives in Altrincham, near the airport, so he can get back to the Netherlands after most games...



None have a connection with the local culture of the club, so no wonder they appear not to give a f***!!

12 May 2026 10:44:38
Slot could work from home next season. Hettinga can run training whilst Slot shouts 'Kill them with passes and boredom' over Zoom.

12 May 2026 10:45:55
Smiggs, it's terrible reading that. I get that some of the business dealings happen at the London office, but equally, who is accountable for the sporting & performance culture at the club while they are all remote?

12 May 2026 11:20:50
Players may as well start training remotely too.

12 May 2026 11:58:42
Players also don't live in the Merseyside area, which I always think is a no no. How do you get a feel of the place if you aren't in the area?

{Ed025's Note - yeah Strom, and there are 2 bedroom flats going in Kensington going for £40,000....you would think they would go for one of those mate.. :)

12 May 2026 12:00:50
Can you imagine what Shankly and Ronnie Moran would think of this scandalous situation.

Probably don't want Xabi because he would want to end that disconnect and they've got it so easy.

Absolutely taking the piss.

12 May 2026 12:04:05
Does Hughes have something in his contract that says he must live in Liverpool? Does his role require him to be at the AXA every day? It has been said that his job requires him to unearth 'rough diamonds'? I assume that, actually, trying to find hidden talent requires him to search outside of Liverpool?

12 May 2026 12:12:23
Didn't realise Slot lives in Altrincham... that's crazy. Sooner he goes the better.

12 May 2026 12:17:11
Wdw, maybe if he was at AXA every day he would see what's wrong with us, same with Edwards, n dare I say it, Slot, who likes a good day off.

12 May 2026 12:42:33
If he was at AXA every day, Stromsgodset, he wouldn't see anyone. They're all on holiday.

12 May 2026 13:14:19
Wdw - no, he doesn't need to live in Liverpool, but it's unacceptable to not be at the AXA at least once a week to see what is happening in his own sporting institution as Sporting Director! He is accountable for the sporting culture.

And it's unacceptable for him to not be at every game.

If they want to be more remote, then hire a manager instead of a head coach.

You can't have both!

12 May 2026 15:26:53
Any person who doesn't have their finger on the pulse will not do as well as they would if they did. I think Wdw, if they did put in more effort to the club and showed an iota of hard work, maybe our players would take a que. But no, let's all half arse this from top to bottom.

12 May 2026 15:29:49
@FPF, Are you stating that Hughes isn't at AXA at least once a week / as and when he is required?

I'm not really sure what a Director of Football is meant to do, but based on Hughes being widely touted on here as primarily responsible for incoming / outgoing players, it seems to me that it's reasonable to assume that he has a more strategic directive rather than a day-to-day operational directive, which is, again, I assume, Slot and his coaching / backroom staff's remit.

I imagine that the strategic side of things means he can't be at all home or away games. Again, it would seem that he is not contractually bound to attend all matches.

Personally, I'd think he should be at as many matches as possible, but maybe his job description has other priorities than being at the match?

12 May 2026 16:00:40
Jlc, very true, but maybe he doesn't know they're all on holiday, maybe he thinks they're all just shite ha.

12 May 2026 16:39:38
WDW, besides leading recruitment, contracts and scouting networks, his Sporting Director role includes oversight of day-to-day football activity and the football operations team at the AXA.

The only reason to not attend matches would be if he's busy meeting with an agent/player, negotiating a contract or transfer.



Note, Slot was not authorised to sack the poor guy who was doubling up at a set piece coach, and nor was he allowed to bring Heitinga back into the fold. It's all on Richard Hughes, who's sat in Bournemouth!

12 May 2026 16:01:15
Slot is essentially Alan Partridge with a Dutch accent. He lives in a hotel in Manchester where he spends his evenings in the hotel bar eating a mixed grill alone on his extra large plate drinking ladyboys, wondering why his kids' phones go straight to voicemail every time he rings them.

He arrives at the AXA Training Centre two, maybe three days of the week in a defaced Rover 800 and he won't let his coaching staff open his top drawer in his office for fear they'll find his emergency stash of hardcore Dutch bongo mags.

He doesn't want another Premier League trophy, he just wants the hotel reception to make pornography come onto his telly.

12 May 2026 19:26:47
Back of the net. Aha.

12 May 2026 13:49:45
Ed025, a few of them deserve to live in them with how they've robbed a living this season, but I was thinking more like Formby, Southport even Caldy.plenty of lovely places to live in Merseyside

{Ed025's Note - they are just postcodes Strom, Cheshire is not that much further than those places you mentioned mate, where they live is just geography mate and i think buying into the clubs ethos and history is more important imo..

12 May 2026 21:07:50
Have to disagree on that one Ed025

{Ed025's Note - and thats fine Strom...its all about opinions mate..

13 May 2026 08:10:47
To give Slot some credit Strom, you can't blame him for not living in Southport, that's one depressing town these days, sadly.

Don't the majority of our players live in Cheshire these days. i'm with Ed025 on this - don't care where they live as long as they 'get' the club, which some seem not to at the moment.

12 May 2026 09:55:03
I know he’s not always right, but indykaila has just posted this…

Arne Slot just got the news in the last few days that his contract at Liverpool won’t be renewed till further notice.

Arne Slot will review his own position at the club.

12 May 2026 10:08:50
A safe bet until after the end of season review has taken place.

Easy money.

12 May 2026 10:10:47
Yeah, I read that earlier... Say what you want about him (as he does post some nonsense), but he at least has gone against what 90% of the other supposed "ITK" reporters are saying!

Let's hope he's right..



To be honest, if Slot really was the man to continue, surely they would've renewed his contract...

I can't see him still being there myself tbh, he looks and sounds like someone who's had enough and wants to go.

12 May 2026 10:35:46
Contract won't be renewed until further notice?
So, they can have a think about it and let him know one way or another in due course?
Hahahaha.

12 May 2026 10:40:38
The wording alone is enough to know that this 'rumour' originates from a fried chicken shop in Bolton.

12 May 2026 10:43:04
Konate's contract runs out next month, and they haven't renewed it yet. The same happened last year with Mo and Virg. What makes you think that they would be all over giving Slot a new contract when he has over a year left, even if they did want him to stay?

12 May 2026 11:03:32
Can't see how he continues next season.
I will go with what the itk's are saying, although I'm not sure Alonso is the right choice. I would like to see Hoeness in charge, but doubt that will be the case.

12 May 2026 11:25:00
This is non-info.
It's the equivalent of the weatherman telling you, "It's not going to rain until it starts raining."

12 May 2026 13:55:10
What a time to have hope 😂 different people being fed with different stories, no smoke without fire.

12 May 2026 09:06:16
Received the following in a forwarded WhatsApp thread, unable to post the pic on here so have just transcribed the text below. Make of it what you will (most likely bollocks!)


"Nothing wrong with Rio yesterday by the way. Pressure put on the player and the medical team to go with the narrative that he was struggling to get Slot off the hook with all the boos. Apparently the medical team walked out of Anfield last night a few mins after the final whistle due to a massive fall out with coaching staff.


Slot has flown out to Amsterdam this morning and players told to do their own training programmes for 2 days.


Off the cardiologist Ian knows. Mate who sits by.

Rob said it's completely broken now.
Massive split in the players, constant arguments. Robbo walked out after getting changed, didn't go to sponsors lounge or say goodbye to anyone. Slot never spoke at all to the team after the game and went straight into his office after doing press."

12 May 2026 09:32:30
But all very plausible...

12 May 2026 09:36:32
Go to Reddys Substack - there is a great article there, which is on the money.

12 May 2026 10:10:30
Is that Melissa Reddy's article, FSW?

If so, it was refreshing to see questions being asked of the suits.

12 May 2026 10:13:43
If true, I don't understand how a coach can fly back to his home country so much and pretty much work part-time. Surely that would be enough grounds to break his contract and not have to pay him a cent. End of the day, he gets obscene money already.

But what do I know... maybe it's all part of his contract. That would be stupid though.

12 May 2026 10:18:02
That Melissa Reddy article is bang on the money. Great but depressing read that sums it up.

12 May 2026 10:34:54
Surely, the hierarchy know about all this. Any other job and you'd be fired if true.

Slot is such an uninspiring leader. So lucky he walked into job with such a good team. The longer he is in charge, the worse we are.

12 May 2026 10:42:08
FlyPelicanFly - She saves her best stuff for the Substack. She also knows more than most due to her good working relationship with the club. She was Klopp's fave.

12 May 2026 11:36:59
How the f are we still fourth in the table?

12 May 2026 11:49:44
Good article that FSW ...

To be fair, pretty much what we all have been saying for more than a while ... and a couple more eyebrow-raising, decent questions too.

Thx for the heads up.

12 May 2026 16:58:31
FSG know what to do. They're going to do it. Ignore all other scenarios.

12 May 2026 20:07:14
Villa are 2/1 to do us at their place, Saturday... Surely, that's 'money from America' as we Irish like to say.

11 May 2026 23:37:04
Has anyone heard anything about Vvd wanting to terminate his contract, I've read it on another site and they are usually quite reliable with info.

12 May 2026 00:51:06
Who is this other site we should be worried about?

How long have you been cheating on us with this "other site"?

12 May 2026 04:26:09
Yea, mate, VVD is off, but we will cash in on him and Alisson.

12 May 2026 07:11:26
Who is this from then, Cafu? Or is this one of your hunches.

12 May 2026 07:17:47
I'm not surprised all the Klopp players want to leave. Slot has about as much charisma as a dead badger on the side of the road.

12 May 2026 08:59:25
If we could get some half decent money for VVD now, I would sell him. He's nowhere near what he was, and he's on huge wages! We will be looking for a replacement in a year anyway.

12 May 2026 09:17:53
You keep Virgil for as long as he wants to play. We should be managing his minutes. He's on course for a career high of 7000 minutes if the Netherlands make the quarters of the WC - at 35 years old.

12 May 2026 09:20:13
I can't see them continuing under Slot.

12 May 2026 10:17:35
VVD has definitely dropped, but we cannot trust Konate to be the senior defender and leader at the back to help Jacquet and Leoni bed in.

I think one more year for him while Leoni and Jacquet bed in is about what we need. He definitely needs to sit on the bench some games, though, and we should all benefit by having him more fresh.

12 May 2026 10:49:34
I would keep Virgil around as long as possible - especially long enough to have some input into both Leoni's and the young Austrian lad's development over the next couple of years. The young Austrian lad could be something special if we develop him well.

12 May 2026 20:34:28
CrouchPotatoe, this other site doesn't mean anything to me. It was a moment of weakness. Please forgive me, I won't stray again lol.

11 May 2026 21:15:55
Hi all,

Feel like it’s worth mentioning to sooth nerves.

Journalists reveal what clubs want revealed. When journalists are briefed, as plenty have been tonight in regard to Alonso/Chelsea, it is part of a plan. If you are familiar with Edwards and how he operates, you will also know how his media briefing antics work.

Yes, Chelsea have made an approach to Xabi Alonso’s agent, and no, I personally am not concerned. It would take a colossal f*** up for it to be fumbled now.



Edwards wants journalists to brief that Slot is staying and we have not made an approach for Alonso. Making negotiations public before the end of the season can destabilise talks and bring other clubs into the fold. While Alonso hasn’t signed for us, it leaves any door open, hence why talks with Chelsea have taken place. Liverpool have been and remains his first choice since his departure from Real Madrid.

11 May 2026 21:44:15
We all thought Rafa wouldn't go to the bitters!

11 May 2026 21:53:17
Thanks for the info VG.
In truth, I was actually hoping that it was misinformation leaked to the media.
Irrespective of whether he comes to us, I'd still hate to see Xabi at Chelsea.
Thanks again.

11 May 2026 21:59:44
I find it laughable that people believe Edwards is paying some kind of 4d chess with the media. It's not that complex. These journalists just need to drive clicks with constant new information.

11 May 2026 22:09:09
They are very well capable of a colossal f*** up and that's what scares me the longer this drags on.

11 May 2026 22:09:20
Or what Ornstein reports is the truth, and what you said now it’s just a way to spin it again as if your source is legit, or if you have. Source and you are not just spoofing.

You said, Slot stay, then he is going, then Alonso is no go, then he is staying, then he is going, and usually right after it also reach X.

So I think you got caught red-handed with those news today. And now it’s Edwards' interest to control the media? Lol.



My bet is that in 72 hours, you will say something else entirely. How about they change their mind, and how Alonso is again not an option, because of Hughes or Edwards, or how he was tempted...
No one will care, no one will notice, people will say it a rumors site... but there are rumors, and there are lies for attention...

Enjoy your night, can’t wait for your next BS.

Cheers.

11 May 2026 22:18:38
That is exactly what Edwards does - It's part of the persona and part of the game. This is huge business beyond what we all feel about supporting our team, and leaks can cause financial losses, so of course disinformation is spread all over the place.

11 May 2026 22:28:08
Eyals, you're talking out your arse respectively.

You're on a Liverpool transfer rumours website, getting annoyed that someone's posted a rumour. Don't see you commenting on anyone else's posts? Makes me wonder who you might actually be. Excited to see what BS you might respond with.

Cheers.

11 May 2026 22:30:45
Eyals your a brave person, clearly have no idea how reality and the real world work. Carra And VGD have provided info on here previously well before it was knowledge that was true. At least they add some value to the site unlike your utter garbage.

11 May 2026 23:07:33
Hahaha i am not getting annoyed because some one posted a rumor on a rumor site.

I am annoyed that you contradict yourself on average every 36 hours.

Carra, Robbo and The fields, post in much less frequency than you. And they also don't change their tune as much as you.
They were right about some stuff.even if it was much less than the times they were wrong.
And even being wrong is not the issue, it's the amount of times you post something else entirely, in such short times.

Wonder why you wonder who I might be. Sounds like you have beef with some other guys here or something.

Retire the slotmachine, I have no idea how the real world works? Buddy, I think you have no idea when people BS you.

And please, enlighten me, which news Victor broke before they reached the media?
I noticed for several other guys I mentioned here. Not him. So please. What news he broke before the media, that wasn't posted here beforehand by other guys?

I am not adding value, I didn't even claim that, but at least I am not an attention-seeking liar like him. I am not saying this about the rest of the guys here.

And if belive him so much.let me introduce myself. I am a Nigerian prince that have some very interesting offer for you

12 May 2026 00:04:08
You'll see.

12 May 2026 00:04:53
I'm still trying to wrap my head around the logic here. Other clubs already seem to be in the fold, but if Xabi prefers Liverpool none of that matters. If anything, I feel like the briefs on Slot staying, plus Xabi to Chelski links, just brings more scrutiny and hostility towards Slot.

12 May 2026 00:52:43
@Eyals, the angling club are on the next forum along the corridor.

12 May 2026 01:04:37
@Eyals, Why are you questioning this when you literally acknowledged in a port about how unreliable the club media was in regards what it puts out. 😂😂😂

You yourself even noted in January that Ornstein releasing a post about Salah was now seen as staying and will stay for the length of his contract, and look how that played out!!!

12 May 2026 01:58:20
Still don't want him. Boss player, but gut feeling it's a wrong move if true.

12 May 2026 04:40:31
Thanks for the info, VG.

I don't understand why you feel the need to respond to posts like that from Eyals.

I don't believe that you, or anyone else who posts on this site, need to defend yourselves.



If people get so angry and uptight because what is posted, then that's their issue.

I, for one, am grateful for what you share, so thank you kindly. 🙏

12 May 2026 01:52:58
Victor, he's certainly talking out of his arse and also making one of himself. Keep up the info the vast majority of us appreciate it and love it. Cheers.

12 May 2026 07:44:18
I love that we are choosing to plant stories in the press rather than just agree terms and sign up of preferred manager who is currently out of work. Seems a really productive use of time by Edwards.

12 May 2026 07:39:39
Eyals = Buffoon. Ignore the clowns VG. Unfortunately they're inbreeding and multiplying exponentially. Keep her lit. Your valuable information is much appreciated here.

12 May 2026 08:36:25
I can't say I know any insights, but I agree with the sentiment. It also doesn't look good when you're briefing the world about a new manager taking over from one who isn't retiring.

Man City did this with Pellegrini and it went down like a lead balloon when they announced Pep as the new manager without telling Pellegrini he was gone.



I remember years ago, O'Neill was meant to take over West Ham and they announced it before the agreed time and having not informed the current manager. O'Neill subsequently walked away from managing the Hammers because of how they went about their business.

12 May 2026 08:48:25
Nice one VG.

Just a little note, I know VG has some of the same sources as me. Agents. That is all.

12 May 2026 08:39:17
its a rumours site and we all love a rumour, and if ITK's have good info all the better, keep it up I for one love the site and all the rumours and all the good work the Ed's do, long may it continue

12 May 2026 11:02:32
Great info and posts, gents.
I feel like I'm on a WW2 bomber over enemy territory waiting for the words "bombs gone" but the words I want are "Slots gone".
YNWA.

12 May 2026 16:21:55
Although the next manager question is the rumour site equivalent of watching a penalty shoot out, nerves wise, I keep telling myself.

When Klopp arrived, he said we need to stop trying to replicate the past and create our own history.

As much as I like Iraola and Hoeness, wouldn’t both be trying to replicate the Klopp years, which in football terms never works.

With Alonso, when you look at his playing career, the managers he has played under, when you really understand his tactical ideas as a manager and how he wants his teams to play, then look at his Liverpool connections from being managed by Toshack to Istanbal, his love of the city, people, and club, that his kids were born here, how unlike other clubs our success requires a manager who understands the city, the fans and the club and unites them into one, then consider he will be settled here and give his heart and sole to succeed, and his methods in coaching, professionalism, intensity, innovation.

Then surely…….not employing Xabi now when he's available, would be a bigger recruitment shock than if Mickey Mouse was out of work but Disney employed Danger Mouse over him to meet and great at Disneyland.

12 May 2026 19:25:37
@Eyals, In answer to your question regarding news VG broke, I was carefully monitoring responses to the Wirtz transfer to try and identify who might know things. VG correctly contradicted stories on the timing of Wirtz's arrival.



Perhaps that wasn't ground breaking, but he's on my list of people to take note of. Also, VG did hint at where he might get his/her news from.

You're welcome. :)

12 May 2026 19:49:47
Keep the info coming please VG, it's always welcome by the vast majority on here. As for the D!ck head posters.....just skip them.
I don't read a lot of people's posts or replies anymore, if they are continually toxic.