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27 Apr 2026
27 Apr 2026 06:36:34
Cafu posts cryptic message at 4.24am.
Has he been out on the sauce?
Make of this what you will.
Cheers.
{Ed001's Note - more likely he is in a different time zone from you.}
26 Apr 2026
26 Apr 2026 12:29:03
To be fair ed001 I wouldn't rule out he is just stupid either.
{Ed001's Note - stupidity is not an excuse for deliberately injuring player after player.}
26 Apr 2026
26 Apr 2026 12:29:03
To be fair ed001 I wouldn't rule out he is just stupid either.
{Ed001's Note - stupidity is not an excuse for deliberately injuring player after player.}
26 Apr 2026
26 Apr 2026 11:59:08
Ed, xG has got to be the most overrated stat ever. Nowadays, everybody who's supposed to be an expert in football keeps talking about xG this, xG that like it's some kind of holy grail. Even some managers bring up xG just to justify that they were unlucky to lose or draw. When that happens, you know your team is cooked.
{Ed001's Note - I detest it as it is utter nonsense. The position on the pitch a shot is taken from is literally the only thing taken into account, when it is such a small part of it most of the time. There are so many other things, not just the positioning of all other players and who is taking the shot, but also which body part is being used, the speed of the ball etc etc.}
26 Apr 2026 11:13:09
Question for the Eds (and obviously welcome everyone's thoughts)
Do you think potential new managers/head coaches could be put off joining as a result of the set up behind the scenes?
If Edwards and Hughes are "interviewing" new managers and it is clear through these conversations that the two are remaining in post- I think that could put off potential first team head coaches
I know that the set up is not unfamiliar in modern day football but any manager and their agent will surely want assurances that they way they want to set up, and play, aligns with Edwards and Hughes.
Wasn't Edwards over-extending himself when Klopp was here one of the reasons he left the club before returning?
I worry that having those two in position will put off the type of manager we want, and is that now manifesting itself in more "noise" around Slot staying on next season.
{Ed001's Note - yes, simply because Edwards role is not clearly delineated. The job he was meant to be doing does not exist, so he is interfering within the club without any remit or limits on what he is involved with. That is a big red flag to anyone. It is like having one of those mad old chairmen that used to pick the teams etc. Nobody wants to work under those structures, they want to know that they can do their job without interference.}
26 Apr 2026 11:52:37
I cannot see them two letting a new manager have the run of the playing side edd1 they have to protect their positions after the fiasco of this season anywhere else they would have been sacked but there is still time for that to happen. YNWA
26 Apr 2026 11:59:19
I've given up the idea of Alonso because of Edwards and Hughes potentially staying.
I think the two muppets only leave if FSG sack them, but I don't think FSG have the balls, or maybe the understanding, to do so.
The likes of Alonso and Enrique (if he ever became available) wouldn't work under Edwards and Hughes in their current capacity, in my opinion.
My guess is we stick with Slot next season or get someone like Hoeness in. I'd take the latter as I think Slot has done all he can already and we need a change now.
26 Apr 2026 12:36:16
"I don't think FSG have the balls, or maybe the understanding, to do so."
I agree with this. I think they trust Edwards highly, hence why they bought him back in a more senior capacity.
I can't see them being close enough to the football side to over rule him on football aspects. In that regard, I think they are quite hands off.
26 Apr 2026 13:50:25
I don't know how true it is but I did read that Edwards is on 10 million a year. So, I would think one of the 2 will be leaving at least. Can't be paying out that much to someone who no longer has a job with a purpose anymore.
26 Apr 2026 13:50:27
I think the amount of business that is still required this summer is definitely one half of why they are still pumping out the "we are one" propaganda. (The other half being keeping the current squad focused on the minimum objective of CL qualification).
Not an ITK, but my money is on Slot announcing his departure by mutual consent at the end of the season, Hughes completing the summer's recruitment business before announcing his departure in September.
With Edwards, much depends on FSG's decision on multi-club. It seems they still want to do it but are not pursuing it at the moment due to economic uncertainty. However, if one of the 10s of clubs they have performed due diligence on become more financially distressed and offer an opportunity, don't rule out an acquisition.
But who knows. Maybe they all stay. Maybe they all leave. It's all just speculation at this point.
26 Apr 2026 18:10:43
100% - months ago I said Edwards/Hughes would likely have to go in order to bring Xabi in. They have all the control, and anybody with half a brain can see there's a complete disconnect between the execs and the coaching when it comes to a vision for the direction this team needs to go in terms of an effective system when you look at the summer signings. Potential managers will be very aware of this, and it will massively affect their decision to come on board. Edwards is ideally looking for a yes man, which I believe could be detrimental to the club's progress for obvious reasons.
I am, however, hopeful that FSG is wary of this situation, as nobody has been offered a new contract yet. Fingers crossed it stays that way. Many people really will not want to hear this, but if Edwards/Hughes jobs are currently safe, in the long run, it may actually be beneficial for Slot to stay on, continue to struggle, and for all 3 muppets to get the sack next season.
If a new manager comes in now and we get that bounce, we're only deluding ourselves, we'll still have the disconnect between the overly controlling Edwards, his hand puppet and the head coach, and I can't ever see that not being an issue.
Hopefully it doesn't come to that and FSG are already looking to replace Slot this summer and the other 2 during the course of the next year. Unfortunately the optics of replacing all 3 in one fell swoop are not good; it makes the club look unstable, so as much as I want it, I don't see it happening.
26 Apr 2026 21:22:43
"The job he was meant to be doing does not exist, so he is interfering within the club without any remit or limits on what he is involved with."
This is gonna be a real problem. I promise you that.
27 Apr 2026 02:02:29
It already is @Oli, it's a big contributing factor in our epic decline this season.
26 Apr 2026
26 Apr 2026 10:05:30
Yeah I am with you on the game should not be stopped Ed but when the ref has already done in twice Ed for outfield players can't just change the way your reffing the game.
As for the keeper it is only one game but every time Mamma has played I feel like am back in time and Mignolet is in goal again. Am not sold of Freddie as I've not seen enough of him Ed but I would definitely have him in as backup with the choice of them 2.
Just a relief Ed that we are nearly there for champions league football for next season can't wait till this season is over and hope next season brings better football to watch more than anything been so hard to watch this season struggle to get to good games you can count on one hand this season.
{Ed001's Note - the ref is in charge, you play to the whistle, that is on the players allowing the goal to go in. No one tried to close him down even. It is embarrassing, like a bunch of schoolboys who don't know the rules. Your whining about the ref, but he blew the whistle those times, he didn't this time, sorry but players trying to referee the game is a far bigger problem than the ref himself.
I have made it plain what I think of Mamardashvili, should never have been bought, but that does not mean Woodman is the answer. I would defo keep him as 3rd choice though at least and replace Mama.}
26 Apr 2026
26 Apr 2026 10:44:44
Pickford is an absolute dipstick. He is reckless and gets away with it. Never forgive him for the brain fart challenge on VVD, and, yes, the West Ham one should have been looked at. He also screamed at the player after it. Total plum of a man.
{Ed001's Note - he is a vile player who should have served lengthy bans for deliberately hurting other players. You can't deny it is deliberate when he has done it more than once. Once you do something and it hurts someone, you do it again then it is clearly deliberate as you know what will happen.}
26 Apr 2026 09:30:01
Ed001 your thoughts on Woodman in goal.
I would rather him be our number 2 that Mamma.
Thought the ref was wrong not to stop the game yesterday considering he stopped it in the first half when Johnson had a shot fell over and stayed down holding his shoulder stop us breaking.
{Ed001's Note - firstly the game should not have been stopped either time and the team was guilty of amateur hour defending. Every kid is taught to play to the whistle, there is no excuse for them to just stand and watch trying to hold an offside line when there is no keeper.
Woodman seemed ok, better suited to our game than Mamardashvili but it is just one game.}
26 Apr 2026 09:55:32
Woodman had a good game and he'll remember the reception he got for the rest of his career. However, I wouldn't be making him our number 2 on the back of 1 performance.
Also, on yesterday's showing, his kicking is no better than Mama's.
26 Apr 2026 10:02:20
Crowd were great with him yesterday. Made him feel 10 feet tall, I'm sure.
I tend to agree, the rest of the Liverpool players should have played to the whistle.
But, it was frustrating in the stadium because of how willing the ref was to stop the game several times before that point for almost no reason (i.e. not a foul or a head injury).
26 Apr 2026 10:11:52
Woodman is a very good number 3. Ticks all the boxes, experienced, competent, and, importantly, home grown. Didn't feel the same panic as when Adrian used to step in. Can say that. Made some very good saves, and overall was a calm presence. I'm sure he'd rather have occasional days like that than be kicking around in League One or League Two.
26 Apr 2026 10:05:30
Yeah I am with you on the game should not be stopped Ed but when the ref has already done in twice Ed for outfield players can't just change the way your reffing the game.
As for the keeper it is only one game but every time Mamma has played I feel like am back in time and Mignolet is in goal again. Am not sold of Freddie as I've not seen enough of him Ed but I would definitely have him in as backup with the choice of them 2.
Just a relief Ed that we are nearly there for champions league football for next season can't wait till this season is over and hope next season brings better football to watch more than anything been so hard to watch this season struggle to get to good games you can count on one hand this season.
{Ed001's Note - the ref is in charge, you play to the whistle, that is on the players allowing the goal to go in. No one tried to close him down even. It is embarrassing, like a bunch of schoolboys who don't know the rules. Your whining about the ref, but he blew the whistle those times, he didn't this time, sorry but players trying to referee the game is a far bigger problem than the ref himself.
I have made it plain what I think of Mamardashvili, should never have been bought, but that does not mean Woodman is the answer. I would defo keep him as 3rd choice though at least and replace Mama.}
26 Apr 2026 11:32:32
I'd love us to bring Khelleher back, we didn't miss Alison as much when we had Khelleher. Maybe we will move for him when Alison eventually leaves.
26 Apr 2026 11:42:44
Kelleher isn't good enough to become our new No1. He deputised admirably when he stepped up, but, in my opinion, we should be looking elsewhere when Alisson looks to leave. Also, I'm not anti Mama, like a lot of folk. There are certainly a lot worse back up keepers out there.
26 Apr 2026 11:48:42
Ref was correct to play on. We didn't play to the whistle. Stood about watching, our defence knew the keeper was down, whatever is happening, the first thought is to cover the goalkeeper, stop a shot being taken, then see how the keeper is.
We did none of the above.
26 Apr 2026 12:02:34
Rome Woody's kick was far better than Mama's, mate. Never seen a problem all match with his kicking. I think you're being a bit harsh on the lad, really. YNWA
26 Apr 2026 13:53:13
I'm a harsh git, Albey. A lot of Woodman's kicks out went to a Palace player. As I say, no better than Mama's.
I was chuffed for him, and I would have confidence in him stepping up again, but there is room for improvement in his kicking.
I speak as someone who's played a round of golf with his dad, which is hardly a claim to fame, I know!
{Ed025's Note - but did you beat him Rome?..
26 Apr 2026 13:54:01
Keep Alisson for one more season, flip Marmardashvilli, and sign Robin Risser from Lens. Keep Woodman as a 3rd choice, if he is up for it. If Jaros recovers strongly, make him our no2 after Alisson leaves next summer.
26 Apr 2026 14:53:42
It's so long ago, Ed025, I can't remember. Given how crap I am, probably not!
Forgive me for sharing a boring story. I played Andy Woodman, Alan Smith, the ex Palace manager, and a mate of mine, making up a foursome. It was a golfing event in Tiverton, as Palace were playing a non league side, who my mate played for. Before we started Alan Smith turned to me and said "do you want that bloke there to carry your clubs? " I said "no, you're alright." That bloke was Stan Collymore. This was way before he went on to beat up Ukrika Jonson.
{Ed025's Note - great story Rome..
26 Apr 2026 23:12:20
Can Woodman just be a very good #3 and be recognized for that?
Barely plays, be a great team mate, help Stas do extras, play absolutely when needed.
What's this talk of "oh he did well but he's not a number 2"?
He's a good #3 and is perfect for that role.
26 Apr 2026 01:32:13
Ed001, you probably know this stat because I don't, but I don't think I've seen Gakpo win more headers in a single game than today. Just something I noticed and thought I'd share.
{Ed001's Note - this is the problem with stats, most of them are just made up and false. Did he win more headers? I have no idea. Even so, is there context to it? Was he up against players that are particularly weak in the air? Did he have more balls at head height to try and win than normal? And so on and so on. It is just as pointless as xG, which doesn't take into account the position of opponents or what player has the ball at his feet, the two most important things involved in whether it will be scored. Utter trash stat.}
26 Apr 2026 10:04:10
I have to say he played on our side in the second half and he won everything that was kicked up to him, which, when you're trying to play with Wirtz up top, was desperately needed.
Can't remember which Palace player he was up against, though.
He actually had a decent game yesterday, I thought.
26 Apr 2026 10:40:22
Navy, he was up against Munoz, who was being rated as one of the best RBs in the league last year. If it wasn't Munoz, then Richards was coming across. A beast of a bloke.
26 Apr 2026 11:59:08
Ed, xG has got to be the most overrated stat ever. Nowadays, everybody who's supposed to be an expert in football keeps talking about xG this, xG that like it's some kind of holy grail. Even some managers bring up xG just to justify that they were unlucky to lose or draw. When that happens, you know your team is cooked.
{Ed001's Note - I detest it as it is utter nonsense. The position on the pitch a shot is taken from is literally the only thing taken into account, when it is such a small part of it most of the time. There are so many other things, not just the positioning of all other players and who is taking the shot, but also which body part is being used, the speed of the ball etc etc.}
26 Apr 2026 16:24:05
I don't actually understand xG, I must admit.
26 Apr 2026 17:27:23
XG is basically a ratio or percentage of high quality chances, so if you have an xG of 1, that should be an indicator that the team should score/scored one goal... Say we lost a game 1-0, but we had a higher xG, the statistician would say, but we had higher xG, so typically we would have won. I hope that makes sense.
26 Apr 2026 18:02:32
Thanks MoT! Maybe it's me, but how do you have an xG going into a game? Isn't that a thing too?
26 Apr 2026 09:30:01
Ed001 your thoughts on Woodman in goal.
I would rather him be our number 2 that Mamma.
Thought the ref was wrong not to stop the game yesterday considering he stopped it in the first half when Johnson had a shot fell over and stayed down holding his shoulder stop us breaking.
{Ed001's Note - firstly the game should not have been stopped either time and the team was guilty of amateur hour defending. Every kid is taught to play to the whistle, there is no excuse for them to just stand and watch trying to hold an offside line when there is no keeper.
Woodman seemed ok, better suited to our game than Mamardashvili but it is just one game.}
26 Apr 2026 09:55:32
Woodman had a good game and he'll remember the reception he got for the rest of his career. However, I wouldn't be making him our number 2 on the back of 1 performance.
Also, on yesterday's showing, his kicking is no better than Mama's.
26 Apr 2026 10:02:20
Crowd were great with him yesterday. Made him feel 10 feet tall, I'm sure.
I tend to agree, the rest of the Liverpool players should have played to the whistle.
But, it was frustrating in the stadium because of how willing the ref was to stop the game several times before that point for almost no reason (i.e. not a foul or a head injury).
26 Apr 2026 10:11:52
Woodman is a very good number 3. Ticks all the boxes, experienced, competent, and, importantly, home grown. Didn't feel the same panic as when Adrian used to step in. Can say that. Made some very good saves, and overall was a calm presence. I'm sure he'd rather have occasional days like that than be kicking around in League One or League Two.
26 Apr 2026 10:05:30
Yeah I am with you on the game should not be stopped Ed but when the ref has already done in twice Ed for outfield players can't just change the way your reffing the game.
As for the keeper it is only one game but every time Mamma has played I feel like am back in time and Mignolet is in goal again. Am not sold of Freddie as I've not seen enough of him Ed but I would definitely have him in as backup with the choice of them 2.
Just a relief Ed that we are nearly there for champions league football for next season can't wait till this season is over and hope next season brings better football to watch more than anything been so hard to watch this season struggle to get to good games you can count on one hand this season.
{Ed001's Note - the ref is in charge, you play to the whistle, that is on the players allowing the goal to go in. No one tried to close him down even. It is embarrassing, like a bunch of schoolboys who don't know the rules. Your whining about the ref, but he blew the whistle those times, he didn't this time, sorry but players trying to referee the game is a far bigger problem than the ref himself.
I have made it plain what I think of Mamardashvili, should never have been bought, but that does not mean Woodman is the answer. I would defo keep him as 3rd choice though at least and replace Mama.}
26 Apr 2026 11:32:32
I'd love us to bring Khelleher back, we didn't miss Alison as much when we had Khelleher. Maybe we will move for him when Alison eventually leaves.
26 Apr 2026 11:42:44
Kelleher isn't good enough to become our new No1. He deputised admirably when he stepped up, but, in my opinion, we should be looking elsewhere when Alisson looks to leave. Also, I'm not anti Mama, like a lot of folk. There are certainly a lot worse back up keepers out there.
26 Apr 2026 11:48:42
Ref was correct to play on. We didn't play to the whistle. Stood about watching, our defence knew the keeper was down, whatever is happening, the first thought is to cover the goalkeeper, stop a shot being taken, then see how the keeper is.
We did none of the above.
26 Apr 2026 12:02:34
Rome Woody's kick was far better than Mama's, mate. Never seen a problem all match with his kicking. I think you're being a bit harsh on the lad, really. YNWA
26 Apr 2026 13:53:13
I'm a harsh git, Albey. A lot of Woodman's kicks out went to a Palace player. As I say, no better than Mama's.
I was chuffed for him, and I would have confidence in him stepping up again, but there is room for improvement in his kicking.
I speak as someone who's played a round of golf with his dad, which is hardly a claim to fame, I know!
{Ed025's Note - but did you beat him Rome?..
26 Apr 2026 13:54:01
Keep Alisson for one more season, flip Marmardashvilli, and sign Robin Risser from Lens. Keep Woodman as a 3rd choice, if he is up for it. If Jaros recovers strongly, make him our no2 after Alisson leaves next summer.
26 Apr 2026 14:53:42
It's so long ago, Ed025, I can't remember. Given how crap I am, probably not!
Forgive me for sharing a boring story. I played Andy Woodman, Alan Smith, the ex Palace manager, and a mate of mine, making up a foursome. It was a golfing event in Tiverton, as Palace were playing a non league side, who my mate played for. Before we started Alan Smith turned to me and said "do you want that bloke there to carry your clubs? " I said "no, you're alright." That bloke was Stan Collymore. This was way before he went on to beat up Ukrika Jonson.
{Ed025's Note - great story Rome..
26 Apr 2026 23:12:20
Can Woodman just be a very good #3 and be recognized for that?
Barely plays, be a great team mate, help Stas do extras, play absolutely when needed.
What's this talk of "oh he did well but he's not a number 2"?
He's a good #3 and is perfect for that role.
26 Apr 2026 01:32:13
Ed001, you probably know this stat because I don't, but I don't think I've seen Gakpo win more headers in a single game than today. Just something I noticed and thought I'd share.
{Ed001's Note - this is the problem with stats, most of them are just made up and false. Did he win more headers? I have no idea. Even so, is there context to it? Was he up against players that are particularly weak in the air? Did he have more balls at head height to try and win than normal? And so on and so on. It is just as pointless as xG, which doesn't take into account the position of opponents or what player has the ball at his feet, the two most important things involved in whether it will be scored. Utter trash stat.}
26 Apr 2026 10:04:10
I have to say he played on our side in the second half and he won everything that was kicked up to him, which, when you're trying to play with Wirtz up top, was desperately needed.
Can't remember which Palace player he was up against, though.
He actually had a decent game yesterday, I thought.
26 Apr 2026 10:40:22
Navy, he was up against Munoz, who was being rated as one of the best RBs in the league last year. If it wasn't Munoz, then Richards was coming across. A beast of a bloke.
26 Apr 2026 11:59:08
Ed, xG has got to be the most overrated stat ever. Nowadays, everybody who's supposed to be an expert in football keeps talking about xG this, xG that like it's some kind of holy grail. Even some managers bring up xG just to justify that they were unlucky to lose or draw. When that happens, you know your team is cooked.
{Ed001's Note - I detest it as it is utter nonsense. The position on the pitch a shot is taken from is literally the only thing taken into account, when it is such a small part of it most of the time. There are so many other things, not just the positioning of all other players and who is taking the shot, but also which body part is being used, the speed of the ball etc etc.}
26 Apr 2026 16:24:05
I don't actually understand xG, I must admit.
26 Apr 2026 17:27:23
XG is basically a ratio or percentage of high quality chances, so if you have an xG of 1, that should be an indicator that the team should score/scored one goal... Say we lost a game 1-0, but we had a higher xG, the statistician would say, but we had higher xG, so typically we would have won. I hope that makes sense.
26 Apr 2026 18:02:32
Thanks MoT! Maybe it's me, but how do you have an xG going into a game? Isn't that a thing too?
25 Apr 2026 17:45:17
Hi Eds and fellow Reds,
As a Nepalese supporter, I've always been keen to see Asian teams make a deeper impact at the FIFA World Cup.
From a structural point of view, is the gap between Asian nations and traditional powerhouses mainly down to factors like youth development systems and domestic leagues—or are deeper elements like football culture, competitive intensity, and governance more decisive? In countries like Nepal, political influence seems to play a significant role in shaping football progress.
Given current trajectories, is it realistic to argue that an Asian team could become the first outside Europe and South America to win the World Cup? Or are African nations still better positioned for that breakthrough?
{Ed001's Note - there are so many issues. Missed opportunities is one, such as when India (and all the Asian nations offered a place after them) turned down the chance to go to the 1950 World Cup. At the time football was huge and they were very good at it, but they chose the Olympics instead. At the time there was no realisation how big FIFA's comp would become, but it saw them left behind. The lack of investment into infrastructure in Asia holds them back from ever competing properly.}
25 Apr 2026 19:08:01
Japan are making real, steady progress. They are a genuine threat to the big teams, but are still probably at least 15-20 years away from becoming one of the big teams themselves, providing they continue to make progress.
I don't see the way forward for any other Asian team to potentially win the World Cup if nothing changes.
25 Apr 2026 19:48:13
I remember in 90 + 94 World Cups when Cameroon + Nigeria were excellent that the talk was that there would be an African winner of the World Cup within 20 years but never materialised. In fact, that was as good as it got for African teams, nothing as good since that I can think of. Not quite sure why it hasn't happened.
25 Apr 2026 21:04:27
The great Pele, himself, said that an African side would win it within 20 years. Can't ever see it happening, myself, to be honest.
25 Apr 2026 07:16:14
Ed001 I thought Slot press conference said it all yesterday.
He will be gone in the summer back home mutual agreement with Slot wanting to be near his family.
I do wonder how it would have gone if they had moved over Ed because I don't think he is a bad coach and I would say it is just the fitness letting us down.
When you are out run in just about every game but still in touch I think that would have made the difference in most of our defeats.
Players like Mac Allister who are not the most natural athletes will struggle.
25 Apr 2026 09:03:11
He's not a good coach either, mate.
25 Apr 2026 09:09:00
Or a nice person.
25 Apr 2026 09:16:17
Slot is not much of anything, he has not understood what Liverpool FC is, it's a huge empire that he failed to connect with or control.
Slot is just there for the pay cheque and who could blame him, weak management should have sent him packing months ago, yet allowed him to stay to save face and ego.
His way of coaching and approach to fitness, which maximises how little he has to do and can nip home whenever he wants, make work in leader leagues but won't work in elite leagues like the PL.
He has his priorities all wrong as does his coach staff.
A couple of weeks to go and the fans and Slot will be out of their misery.
25 Apr 2026 10:10:23
If the fitness is letting us down, then it's because he isn't that good a coach, Grino.
25 Apr 2026 11:27:48
If you don't think he's a bad coach, you must be watching the wrong team, Grino.
He's tactically clueless, and has allowed Peeters to implement a substandard and highly experimental periodisation programme that goes completely against decades of elite sports science, against the club's own performance data and conditioning programmes that have made us arguably the fittest team in the league for the last 8 years, resulting in a team that has not been match fit for most of the season.
That's not just bad coaching, that's ignorance and arrogance on a whole new level.
25 Apr 2026 12:37:21
What's worse, his wife didn't think there would be as much scrutiny Slot is under and the media and social media. What did she expect from one of the biggest clubs in the world.
25 Apr 2026 14:32:33
How do you know Slot is not a nice person? Do you know him personally? Can we not just keep it to what we can see with our own eyes, without the character assassination of a person we know nothing about? It's beyond childish.
25 Apr 2026 14:27:29
You've got a point there Fatwallet, behind every terrible coach is an out-of-touch wife, she's definitely not been catching enough flak on here.
25 Apr 2026
24 Apr 2026 22:40:27
ED001 great review of a great defender, loved Robbo, played the game how it should be, my only criticism of him was one you mentioned, and that was not stopping crosses coming in but a 9/10 player
25 Apr 2026
24 Apr 2026 22:10:29
Good work ed. I have loved watching Robertson over years, proper legend. Sadly it's right to for him to leave. I can remember when we signed Grav, gakpo and vvd were with him and Robertson said something like "finally signed a good Dutch player" haha
{Ed001's Note - his personality shone through it must be said.}
25 Apr 2026
25 Apr 2026 01:33:57
Bit left field, but I'd go for Josh Acheampong, really impressed me every time I've seen him; big, strong, faster than he looks, decent ball control, English, not really playing at Chelsea, seems to have good positional sense too.
I think English football is really starting to lean towards really physical, well rounded fullbacks rather than the little techy failed winger types.
{Ed001's Note - I am sure he is a centre-back who just plays full-back to get him in the team.}
24 Apr 2026 21:42:05
{Ed's Note - Ed001 has posted a new player profile about, Andy Robertson
24 Apr 2026 21:50:43
Great post Ed, agree with everything, the last sentence sums him up perfectly, absolute legend for LFC.
24 Apr 2026 22:09:44
As a proud Scot, it's been a great time to watch Robbo play so well and achieve all he has, be sad to see him go.
25 Apr 2026 01:00:27
That actually made me quite emotional. Definitely the top LB in the world for a good few seasons, a Liverpool and Scotland legend, and still just comes across as a wee Glasgow punter.
Will be sorely missed.
24 Apr 2026 22:10:29
Good work ed. I have loved watching Robertson over years, proper legend. Sadly it's right to for him to leave. I can remember when we signed Grav, gakpo and vvd were with him and Robertson said something like "finally signed a good Dutch player" haha
{Ed001's Note - his personality shone through it must be said.}
24 Apr 2026 22:24:15
Great read Ed. Thanks
24 Apr 2026 22:26:43
Great post ed.
24 Apr 2026 22:31:29
"And amongst the best left backs to have ever put on the shirt." On The Money. Just a perfect description. Excellent analysis and read ED01. Moving actually!
24 Apr 2026 22:40:27
ED001 great review of a great defender, loved Robbo, played the game how it should be, my only criticism of him was one you mentioned, and that was not stopping crosses coming in but a 9/10 player
24 Apr 2026 23:36:17
What a player, so glad he is ours. Always will be.
Thanks for the write up Ed1. Honest and no sugar coating. Just how Robbo would like it.
24 Apr 2026 23:37:01
Brilliant review, Ed. I remember when Mourinho said he was tired just watching Robertson, quite a compliment but it felt sincere. I was even more convinced after I saw him live the first time.
It was a game against Watford, I think maybe 2018. Much more than the work though, I was bang in line for his assist to Salah. The curve on that cross was exquisite.
Another one down, a big one. Two more to go. Wish that team could have gone on forever.
25 Apr 2026 06:50:19
Great player, maybe we will see him back in the dugout some day.
25 Apr 2026 08:54:02
Pure club legend, a lot of great memories, but the press against Citah and his winding up of the Barca players was absolutely class.
25 Apr 2026 10:00:48
Thank you edd 1 that is a tremendous post on Robbo you have been spot on he is a hard working player who earned his wages every game and as the history of Liverpool Football Club has shown we have always had Scots at the club they have been the back bone of our club from day one long may that continue.
I wish only the best for Robbo and his future and hope that one day he returns as a coach with our club.YNWA
25 Apr 2026 11:14:09
I've never been more wrong about a player than Robbo. When we signed him I thought he be a flop, couldn't have envisaged how well he turned out to be for us. Wonderful player and person.
24 Apr 2026
24 Apr 2026 16:21:15
Isn't Inter interested in Jones? Could be a swap or Dumfries plus cash for Jones.
{Ed001's Note - haven't we already got enough injury prone right-backs?}
24 Apr 2026 13:15:10
Hey Ed001, hope all is good with you. How are the summer transfers planned going into the window if we are to have a new man in charge? Would they be discussing targets with every manager they interview or buy what they think we need and hope the new manager can make it work? Cheers mate
{Ed001's Note - they would discuss in broad terms the transfers with any potential manager, if they get far enough to reach the interview stage.}
24 Apr 2026 14:05:59
Thanks for the reply Ed.
24 Apr 2026 13:15:10
Hey Ed001, hope all is good with you. How are the summer transfers planned going into the window if we are to have a new man in charge? Would they be discussing targets with every manager they interview or buy what they think we need and hope the new manager can make it work? Cheers mate
{Ed001's Note - they would discuss in broad terms the transfers with any potential manager, if they get far enough to reach the interview stage.}
24 Apr 2026 14:05:59
Thanks for the reply Ed.
24 Apr 2026
24 Apr 2026 11:16:34
Ed001, I meant his whole posts in terms of the vitriol and abuse, not just that one word (that's just childish more than anything; similar to when people used to call Hodgson, "Woy"). He's just going over the top with the slating and posting the same thing over and over again.
I'm all for banter and I'm glad some of my group chats will never see the light of day, trust me. But it's not really banter what he's doing because for a start, Slot's not even on these pages! He's just posting overly negative waffle over and over again and calling people stupid names.
{Ed001's Note - you don't like what he has to say, so ignore him. It is not difficult to scroll past.}