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18 Jul 2026
17 Jul 2026 22:05:51
I think that's a case of 2+2=5 Ed
{Ed001's Note - more like 500. Such a strange thing to say that was.}
18 Jul 2026
18 Jul 2026 01:04:06
Saudi Arabia is light years ahead of the UK unless you're a woman. Or gay.
{Ed001's Note - or a domestic worker, construction worker etc.}
17 Jul 2026
17 Jul 2026 21:44:16
Is ST actually Ned Flanders alter ego haha. Need says goodbye and ST appears. Either way, welcome back, ST, and thanks for the info.
{Ed001's Note - Tomato was on the other day. Not sure why you are making insinuations like that?}
17 Jul 2026
17 Jul 2026 19:08:23
Given the lack of wingers out there Ed, do you think maybe it would have been worth keeping hold of Diaz?
{Ed001's Note - no, he wanted out and had been angling for a move for years.}
17 Jul 2026 18:47:30
Hello ed1 hope u well. What do u think of barcola? No doubt we have serious interest in him from info that's about.
I've seen v little of him but the bits I have seen of him he has looked v average.the fee for him if we do sign him is rumoured to be around £100m mark which is serious dosh at any time for a player, u really would be expecting that player to be a game changer for your team
{Ed001's Note - I have barely seen him but the little I Saw was not at all impressive but it seems a better idea than Diomande. }
17 Jul 2026 19:07:07
You can see why we're going for these targets. Munoz also.
They have direct, raw speed. Which we lack.
How good they are is another conversation, but the majority of names we see pop up bring that Lightning pace.
17 Jul 2026 19:15:43
If it's direct raw speed we are after, then we may as well sign Adama Traore.
17 Jul 2026 19:53:43
You just wanna see his oiled up muscles, you Rover. ?
17 Jul 2026 19:08:23
Given the lack of wingers out there Ed, do you think maybe it would have been worth keeping hold of Diaz?
{Ed001's Note - no, he wanted out and had been angling for a move for years.}
17 Jul 2026 21:09:05
Money, or not happy in the UK?
17 Jul 2026 21:22:44
Ah yeah true Ed, completely wiped out my mind that his dad never stopped talking about Luchos dream to play for Barca.
18 Jul 2026 09:12:43
Nah, if I wanted us to sign the equivalent of an NFL running back or safety, I will look elsewhere. Probably in the actual NFL.
17 Jul 2026
17 Jul 2026 14:29:51
Very well put ed, thanks for your reply!
{Ed001's Note - very welcome mate and thank you.}
17 Jul 2026
17 Jul 2026 13:16:13
Iraola seems to be saying/doing all the right things, to the extent that I wonder if the club briefed him on the criticism Slot was getting for a perceived lack of commitment (justified imo).
Not a bad thing by any stretch, just seems to be very front and centre of his media communications so far.
{Ed001's Note - it is the way he has always worked mate, it might be that the club have suggested he talk about it, but it is very much his modus operandi.}
17 Jul 2026
17 Jul 2026 13:16:37
I'm with Ed001 here. He just has too many shortcomings in his game which you can't iron out at this stage of his career. His use of the ball isn't particularly intelligent, doesn't have very good positional sense or awareness of danger, I also think he's far too casual in possession, the problem is that he sees himself as a starter/first choice but he's nowhere near that, the cognitive dissonance is off the scale.
He isn't a number 6 as he has no defensive awareness, he doesn't have the physicality to be a decent number 8 and he lacks the intelligence and final ball to be a number 10. Squad player at best. Personally I'd sell and bring in someone more effective,
17 Jul 2026 13:07:29
Ed001 I know you're very busy but when you get the chance could you give us a brief synopsis of how/why it went all wrong for Slot please and thank you ?
{Ed001's Note - yes mate, I will try and get some stuff done in the next few days.}
17 Jul 2026 13:32:12
Good one Bazza and ED01. I look forward to reading that. Enjoy the sunshine!!
17 Jul 2026 13:49:09
At the moment it's 35 in Nerja, Spain, where the BIL tribe are currently based. ?
17 Jul 2026 13:57:01
I hope you're keeping well, SG? Remember Hon The Town. ?
17 Jul 2026 17:42:00
BIL Tribe. ?
17 Jul 2026 13:07:29
Ed001 I know you're very busy but when you get the chance could you give us a brief synopsis of how/why it went all wrong for Slot please and thank you ?
{Ed001's Note - yes mate, I will try and get some stuff done in the next few days.}
17 Jul 2026 13:32:12
Good one Bazza and ED01. I look forward to reading that. Enjoy the sunshine!!
17 Jul 2026 13:49:09
At the moment it's 35 in Nerja, Spain, where the BIL tribe are currently based. ?
17 Jul 2026 13:57:01
I hope you're keeping well, SG? Remember Hon The Town. ?
17 Jul 2026 17:42:00
BIL Tribe. ?
17 Jul 2026
17 Jul 2026 12:40:07
Have to agree there, Tris, thanks for the reply, mate.
{Ed001's Note - very welcome mate, it was a good question.}
17 Jul 2026
17 Jul 2026 12:14:56
The fact there's a debate about Curtis on here when other clubs have the likes of Rodri and Rice in centre mid shows how far off we are from a team that can compete. Even our own supporters have fairly low standards and expectations.
Grav and Macca are probably bigger issues as they're our starters and Curtis is a squad filler.
If we can't get them two ticking next season, then we're in for a really rough ride. Can Iraola kickstart either of them? Can they form the double pivot in a 4231?
{Ed001's Note - the other teams have them as starters, we are debating Jones as a back up, so compared to the likes of Merino, Lewis-Skelly etc, Rodri and Rice are not a relevant comparison.}
17 Jul 2026
17 Jul 2026 12:33:02
I feel even more excited about the forthcoming season after reading your write-up Ed001.
17 Jul 2026
17 Jul 2026 11:21:39
Agree with Ed001, he has the ability but he lacks the application.
This is something Iraola will need to get out of him otherwise Curtis will be a bust.
You can teach application, you can't teach ability. I'm hopeful for him.
17 Jul 2026
17 Jul 2026 11:53:25
So Ed on that note are you pleased we got him instead of Alonso say because deep down me personally would've loved Alonso and before anyone says he's no PL experience, a lot of managers/coaches have done well without that, Klopp being one of them for example, nevertheless I'm delighted we have this man and Slot has gone bearing in mind he won us the PL Title which will never be forgotten
{Ed001's Note - yes mate, I had said a long time ago that Iraola was the man I most wanted, but would be happy with Hoeness or Alonso. He has the right kind of attitude for us as a fanbase to connect with and at Liverpool that is almost as important as all the rest.}
17 Jul 2026 10:57:26
Ed what's your opinion on jones? Seems to be a real love for him on this site but I've never really seen it. I hope he stays as a squad player but that's about it really. He slows the play down far too much for me and takes too many touches.
He would be a good option to have in the squad but it sounds like he doesn't want to be just a squad player. The teams linked with him speak volumes for me
{Ed001's Note - he has ability but has never had the sense to go with it. The academy is at fault for that as they had not done enough to educate his game and teach him how to work for the team. There are basic issues that should have been dealt with at academy level, particularly the way he holds onto the ball far too long. Things like defensive awareness, he lacks that massively, he should have been tutored on that at academy level, rather than having to develop at first team level.
He should have gone on to be an excellent first team player, instead he is a squad player at his best or a first team player for a lower end Prem team. I think it has got too late for him to figure out his weaknesses and work on them. I really wanted him to succeed but, for all the basic ability he has, the mentality is just not there. If he stays, he is a rotation option, more of a back up than a starter.
I see him as a figurehead of why we need to overhaul our academy set up once more. It is clearly not working and not producing the right players for our club.}
17 Jul 2026 11:21:35
I also think not nailing down a specific position, and then improving in that, has also hampered him. I do like him and hope he stays, and just want him to stick to a position.
17 Jul 2026 11:35:09
Rotation option is fine. We will have a huge amount of games playing intense football. If we're playing three in midfield, we realistically need 6 or 7 bodies.
17 Jul 2026 11:37:40
Jones has games where you think, no, he should be out the door ASAP. He literally throws the towel in and jogs about with half the effort. That's completely unacceptable. He's had games like that, and he's lucky most have not seen it with the fog of how bad we've been.
I can't speak on ability when he has that attitude. It's time for him to move on. Wharton would be an excellent addition whilst shipping Jones on.
17 Jul 2026 12:40:02
@Flo, sadly, as I also believe Jones has great ability on the ball, can press, very athletic and can see a pass, being a rotational option is all he is ever gonna be cos he has been in the first team for 6 years now and his main weaknesses are still there.
17 Jul 2026 11:21:39
Agree with Ed001, he has the ability but he lacks the application.
This is something Iraola will need to get out of him otherwise Curtis will be a bust.
You can teach application, you can't teach ability. I'm hopeful for him.
17 Jul 2026 11:51:47
The academy just seems like a trading platform Ed. I'm not convinced there's real intent behind it in terms of producing first team talent for us, it's more of a feeding ground for lower level clubs.
The fact it hasn't produced an attacking player of note since Michael Owen says it all, and before someone says Rio or Sterling they were bought in. I can't recall the last centre back of any quality either.
17 Jul 2026 13:16:37
I'm with Ed001 here. He just has too many shortcomings in his game which you can't iron out at this stage of his career. His use of the ball isn't particularly intelligent, doesn't have very good positional sense or awareness of danger, I also think he's far too casual in possession, the problem is that he sees himself as a starter/first choice but he's nowhere near that, the cognitive dissonance is off the scale.
He isn't a number 6 as he has no defensive awareness, he doesn't have the physicality to be a decent number 8 and he lacks the intelligence and final ball to be a number 10. Squad player at best. Personally I'd sell and bring in someone more effective,
17 Jul 2026 14:29:51
Very well put ed, thanks for your reply!
{Ed001's Note - very welcome mate and thank you.}
17 Jul 2026 15:46:07
I do agree with what Ed and Vik have to say, but I want the lad to kick on a little; not much – he's never going to be a world class player, he's not a starter for a top team in any league, but he's a decent homegrown squad option with bagloads of experience who can fill multiple roles if needed. People often forget you need those kinds of players; you can't fill a whole squad with world class talent (not without issue anyway). If Iraola can just coach that unnecessary ball retention out of him and introduce some urgency and awareness to his style, I think it would vastly improve his game.
I agree Vik, if the rumours of demanding guaranteed starts are true he's completely delusional and should be moved on, I hope they're not and am willing to give him the benefit of the doubt for one more season to see if Iraola can get a little more out of him.
Overkill, very much agree. It has felt like that for all too long now, we've an awful habit of giving young lads a few games before flogging them off, of course this has to be done either way, not everybody's up to the level and it helps balance the books, but the serious lack of talent coming through over the years is most definitely a cause for concern, as Ed has well pointed out. The fact that Jones is currently our best academy-produced player goes to show how poorly it's being managed. To go from producing McManaman, Fowler, Owen, Gerrard and Carra in a relatively short space of time to churning out Sterling, Trent and Jones over a near 30-year period is ridiculous.
17 Jul 2026 10:31:15
Tris, if you’re about mate. I dunno if you’ve did it already but what’s your opinions on our new coach as a man and coach?
Also what are you expecting this season?
Reds all opinions welcome!
{Ed001's Note - I love Iraola, been watching him for a while, purely because he looks the absolute spitting image of a Spanish friend of my parents from when they lived out there. So I kept an eye on his progress because of that and was really excited when he joined Bournemouth, as it was a big chance for him. He impressed me even more there. It is not just the style of football, which I love, but his whole attitude to the game. He wants to win and he wants to win in style, obviously, but he also is very keen to integrate himself into the community anywhere he has been. I think that is a massive help to any manager to become a success or to get through rough patches at Liverpool. He understands that a club is part of the local community and wants to harness that to help the team. At a club the size of Liverpool, that is a big help. We don't necessarily need a oversized Shanks or Klopp personality, though they were great, we are happy with a quieter type, so long as we can identify with the club under them. I think Iraola will bring that.
The first season will still be tough for him, the extra games in Europe and the baseline fitness being so low for the squad is going to make it a hard slog. So I am just expecting to enjoy watching us and nothing else for a season. I just want to see the players actually giving their all and playing for the shirt once more. It will be a learning experience for Iraola, figuring out how to keep the level of performance up when playing twice a week, every week, so I won't be expecting it to be a title charge and long runs in the cups. Just better football and more effort while he builds for the long term success of the team.}
17 Jul 2026 11:37:49
I'd be happy with that. Don't think it's going to go down too well with a lot on here though. ?
17 Jul 2026 11:39:07
You summed it up perfectly, Tris.
17 Jul 2026 11:49:23
Couldn't agree with you more, Tris.
All I am hoping in terms of final reckoning is that we get into a CL place come the end of the season.
The resultant fitness level improvements will hold us in such great stead for the future seasons.
I expect a slow start, and as a result I am glad that, barring a couple of banana skins, we haven't got the hardest first 10 games. I expect us to get stronger as the season progresses and the effort put into fitness starts paying off.
17 Jul 2026 12:40:07
Have to agree there, Tris, thanks for the reply, mate.
{Ed001's Note - very welcome mate, it was a good question.}
17 Jul 2026 12:33:02
I feel even more excited about the forthcoming season after reading your write-up Ed001.
17 Jul 2026 11:36:55
Agree there ed. I wanted him when Slot was first reported for the chop last Christmas. So happy he's in and watching these inside training videos has got me hooked. As Elliot pointed out his legs are gone but mind is full. I think all the youngsters will be chomping at the bit to play for him and learn.
17 Jul 2026 11:53:25
So Ed on that note are you pleased we got him instead of Alonso say because deep down me personally would've loved Alonso and before anyone says he's no PL experience, a lot of managers/coaches have done well without that, Klopp being one of them for example, nevertheless I'm delighted we have this man and Slot has gone bearing in mind he won us the PL Title which will never be forgotten
{Ed001's Note - yes mate, I had said a long time ago that Iraola was the man I most wanted, but would be happy with Hoeness or Alonso. He has the right kind of attitude for us as a fanbase to connect with and at Liverpool that is almost as important as all the rest.}
17 Jul 2026 11:59:20
Perfectly said Ed .If he brings back the joy, hardwork and convection with the fan base, whilst scouring top 4 and maybe a cup run, then that would be a successful first season.
17 Jul 2026 12:49:15
Excellent points, Tris (Sorry Ed01, lol). As for the club and community part being inter-woven, Doni played at Bilbao and we all know how close that club is to it's community and its Basque traditions. So coming over to a club like B'mouth (also close to their community) and now LFC. The through line are there so him saying he wanted to be part od us as in the city, community and fan base is actually genuine, imo.
As for this season, it is going to be a slow burner for me as well. Doni has to coach out the rubbish these players being asked to do last season while getting them fit progressively to play his way. All that title race stuff? i'm not on that, either. One game at a time and looking forward to being excited to watch my team play for once, damn it.
17 Jul 2026 13:24:08
The early years with Klopp, we didn't win any titles. But me and my wife enjoyed watching the games, enjoyed watching Klopp on the sideline. We missed that so much. I hope Iraola will bring them back to us.
I really miss Klopp.
17 Jul 2026 13:44:27
He will give us a style of football we can get behind that's no.1 for me. Whether fitness levels at start will b able to cope with his style of football, maybe not, but they will get there.
Try to play good attacking football with everybody giving 100% and LFC fans will get behind that even if results not great.
Eventually, he will need to put trophies on the table as a LFC manager, no doubt, but he will be given time.
17 Jul 2026 15:07:01
I'm sorry to be a harbinger of doom, but football supporters being what they are, and Liverpool supporters are no different. If we are playing more exciting football than last season's dross, but are mid table come xmas, I'm fairly sure there will be signs of discontent among supporters, on here for absolute sure.
17 Jul 2026
17 Jul 2026 10:06:20
I mean, obviously, I mean, Nyoni reminds me of Fabregas in passing style and not in overall level, but I thought that would've gone without saying! Apparently not.
{Ed001's Note - still don't see it.}
17 Jul 2026
17 Jul 2026 07:55:29
I really like Nyoni. When you see many young players get cameos, they look flustered and their striking technique looks unrefined. Nyoni immediately looked composed and his passing looked as crisp as a seasoned professional. He also has great pass appreciation, which is an underrated skill, which makes it much easier for team mates to immediately get the ball out their feet or move forward with it.
People obsess over pass completion or forward passing, but the ability to not play a team mate into trouble is something most English midfielders lack massively.
He reminds me of Fabregas, but he needs to knuckle down now. Being naturally gifted is only one part of making it as a professional footballer.
{Ed001's Note - I really don't know what you have watched.}
17 Jul 2026 06:14:57
Just have to say cheers up to all the ITK, thanks for sharing it's absolutely precious you taking time sharing stuff with all us Not-ITK.
There has been discussion about midfielders and an interesting one. Think VG just listed all our current players recently.
But my question is, don't you see Trey making his big breakthrough this season. He only got small parts last season, but I think he has something and willing to learn. My shoutout is for him being brought on much more this season.
And maybe Chiesa will get some credit this one as well?
I thing Rio needs more tricks than his bicycle tricks, he must have something else though?
And Jones I don't know. I like him in the squad but he often thinks to much and takes far to many touches, that could be a problem playing fast attacking football.
Free to comment also edd1.
{Ed001's Note - I have to be honest, I really do not see anything in Nyoni, but he has not had enough time to show anything either, so it is difficult to tell. So far though, I do not see why he was getting minutes ahead of others.
I think we will need lots of players to cope with the extra intensity, with Iraola's style of play and the lack of fitness the players have coming into it, so keeping Jones and Chiesa might well pay dividends, even if neither are first choice starters.}
17 Jul 2026 08:37:46
Sure, I read that Chiesa was the fastest player in early pre-season training. There is a good player here who didn't cost a huge amount of money. I'd love to see him get more game time. Slot's treatment of him when fit bordered on criminal for me.
17 Jul 2026 09:34:26
And @Johnny, if Chiesa was the fastest player in the early preseason tests, then he came into this season fully prepared, it seems.
17 Jul 2026 09:33:31
Indeed, Ed01 re: needing more players.
17 Jul 2026 09:21:47
I think if there hadn't been an over-crowding problem in our prisons, Slot would be serving a custodial sentence for his treatment of Chiesa.
The bottom line is, Johnny, Chiesa isn't good enough and his brief cameo appearances endorsed this fact. He was one of the best a few years back, but injuries have taken their toll. He would ideally be moved on, but at the moment we're struggling for numbers, so it makes sense to keep him, if only so we can sing his song. It's a lovely little ditty.
17 Jul 2026 10:01:44
I'd love to see Chiesa do well at Liverpool, as he seems like he has a great character and attitude, and before his injury he was unplayable for club and country.
However, from what I've seen of him, he doesn't look like the same player post-injury and doesn't look physically adept for the PL, and that was under Slot, who seemed to like to keep the players in first gear.
Iraola will certainly get a good look at him this preseason, but there's hardly a queue of clubs beating down the door to try and take him off the club's hands.
17 Jul 2026 10:19:58
JK23, it could be argued that was the issue for Chiesa. The players all lacked fitness last year, which would be much worse if you barely get to kick a ball. Constantly playing Frimpong at RW is beyond a joke as he's clearly not suited to it.
There's every chance that you're right, and he isn't up to it, but I can't help but feel, in a full gas team where there'll be minutes up for grabs, he could become a useful squad player.
17 Jul 2026 10:23:11
In one of the videos, Chiesa looked every bit a masters aged player turned up for pre season.
17 Jul 2026 10:27:11
Changing 100%, mate.
Could very well happen.
17 Jul 2026 10:34:35
Whatever happens, at £12m I still think that Chiesa was a good signing. He may not excite people, but I still think he can do a decent job for us and I don't think it's fair that he is judged on panicked cameos when we needed a goal or appearances alongside a load of kids in the cup.
Like with the rest of the players in the squad, I'm happy to see what he can do in Iraola's setup before judging him.
17 Jul 2026 10:35:42
The problem with Frimpong is he's a wingback, and we don't play with wingbacks. He's probably more of a RW than a RB. It beggars belief why we bought him, in my opinion. Having a radiant smile and a wonderful personality is of no kin use to us.
17 Jul 2026 12:26:06
There's a lot of positivity on the site recently. Now Chiesa is next for a relaunch. As Rome points out, he's not good enough any more; what he did in the distant past is irrelevant.
There's been quite a lot said by the likes of Mo around the lack of winning mentality at the club, and inferred there's too much messing about in training, etc.
I'd be happy if Frimpong and a few others were sold to allow Iraola to get serious from the off with the squad and shape it in his own way.
17 Jul 2026 12:54:54
Overkill, not trying to rehash the whole Slot thingy, but if players were messing about in training, that was his fault cos he created the environment for that to happen.
And, I don't think Mo was talking about players messing around specifically. I think Mo was talking bout the club entirely from a top-down basis. Just my take.
17 Jul 2026 13:52:47
Mo was supposedly talking about a club "from a top down basis" that won the PL 14 months ago. Mo was part of the problem last year, cus he wasn't good enough.
16 Jul 2026
16 Jul 2026 18:53:53
Is this the arseholery Ned was referencing?
{Ed001's Note - SAK? Defo, that's why he is the next ban.}