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08 Sep 2026
08 Sep 2026 10:37:02
? The “I would” was a response to the original post “I wouldn’t be against the idea”.
We already have better players, I’d rather have Chambers as a fringe player than sign Ait Nouri.
{Ed001's Note - agreed.}
08 Sep 2026 10:25:48
{Ed's Note - Ed001 has posted a new video entitled, Allez Allez Allez - Finally A Win!}
08 Sep 2026
08 Sep 2026 08:25:15
I would and I suspect Ed001 would too ?
{Ed001's Note - Ait-Nouri? I would rather bring back Moreno than sign him.}
08 Sep 2026
08 Sep 2026 08:25:15
I would and I suspect Ed001 would too ?
{Ed001's Note - Ait-Nouri? I would rather bring back Moreno than sign him.}
07 Sep 2026
07 Sep 2026 22:59:55
I'm a nice guy really Ed I'm just fiercely loyal to Liverpool FC and it does my head in when all I hear is criticism. Like there's always someone to blame if we don't walk the league every season.
It's Edwards, it's Hughes, it's FSG, it's Slot, Gakpo, Nunez, Frimpong, Wirtz blah blah blah.
I despise this entitled, blame culture we live in today and sometimes I let my frustrations get the better of me. For that I apologise.
{Ed001's Note - we all have our triggers. I can understand that one though. The modern culture is that of everything now and I don't understand it. The feeling of winning that title under Klopp was so much more because of the wait. People seem to just want it handed to them, rather than earning it.}
07 Sep 2026
07 Sep 2026 19:52:34
I'm in a good mood Ed1 we won at the weekend.
Don't get used to it though.
{Ed001's Note - I don't think I could get used to that!}
07 Sep 2026 17:17:37
Wirtz and Szoboszlai both need to up their game. One thing I hate the most is people losing possession of the ball; between the 2 of them they've already lost the ball 103 times.
{Ed001's Note - if you want possession, you need Slot back. If you want players trying to create and take risks, then they are going to lose it.}
07 Sep 2026 20:17:31
Florian Wirtz has played 36 total PL apps for LFC.
33 PL games last season, six as a sub. 5 goals, 3 assists.
36 PL apps, 5 goals, 4 assists; that is circa a goal every 7 games and an assist every 9 games. This season so far, after 3 PL games, zero goals, one assist.
07 Sep 2026 20:19:29
Pep Guardiola really ruined football, didn’t he? People now think possession is the most important stat.
07 Sep 2026
07 Sep 2026 12:27:27
Ed - calm down mate, I'm still dealing with the prospect that AI is going to kill us all and we've just give him a contract ???
{Ed001's Note - that is crazier than any crazy horse!}
07 Sep 2026 12:08:33
Shout out to Ed001 who called it again wrt De Zerbi.
The fallout is starting already it seems.blaming the forward line and the medics.
Your knowledge is inspiring ✨️
{Ed001's Note - you have genuinely made me blush. This site never ceases to amaze me, we even have Riosstepover making jokes today! And concerns about a goalkeeper for being tall. Maybe the world really is about to end???}
07 Sep 2026 12:27:27
Ed - calm down mate, I'm still dealing with the prospect that AI is going to kill us all and we've just give him a contract ???
{Ed001's Note - that is crazier than any crazy horse!}
07 Sep 2026 13:45:50
JLC, DZ is so toxic, it's frightening. Check out his time at OM.
He will be blaming the groundsmen very soon. Give it time.
Well, if he isn't sacked before then.
07 Sep 2026 17:07:40
Wasn't it Arbeloa who's having a clash in Fulham?
07 Sep 2026 19:52:34
I'm in a good mood Ed1 we won at the weekend.
Don't get used to it though.
{Ed001's Note - I don't think I could get used to that!}
07 Sep 2026 22:59:55
I'm a nice guy really Ed I'm just fiercely loyal to Liverpool FC and it does my head in when all I hear is criticism. Like there's always someone to blame if we don't walk the league every season.
It's Edwards, it's Hughes, it's FSG, it's Slot, Gakpo, Nunez, Frimpong, Wirtz blah blah blah.
I despise this entitled, blame culture we live in today and sometimes I let my frustrations get the better of me. For that I apologise.
{Ed001's Note - we all have our triggers. I can understand that one though. The modern culture is that of everything now and I don't understand it. The feeling of winning that title under Klopp was so much more because of the wait. People seem to just want it handed to them, rather than earning it.}
07 Sep 2026 12:08:33
Shout out to Ed001 who called it again wrt De Zerbi.
The fallout is starting already it seems.blaming the forward line and the medics.
Your knowledge is inspiring ✨️
{Ed001's Note - you have genuinely made me blush. This site never ceases to amaze me, we even have Riosstepover making jokes today! And concerns about a goalkeeper for being tall. Maybe the world really is about to end???}
07 Sep 2026 12:27:27
Ed - calm down mate, I'm still dealing with the prospect that AI is going to kill us all and we've just give him a contract ???
{Ed001's Note - that is crazier than any crazy horse!}
07 Sep 2026 13:45:50
JLC, DZ is so toxic, it's frightening. Check out his time at OM.
He will be blaming the groundsmen very soon. Give it time.
Well, if he isn't sacked before then.
07 Sep 2026 17:07:40
Wasn't it Arbeloa who's having a clash in Fulham?
07 Sep 2026 19:52:34
I'm in a good mood Ed1 we won at the weekend.
Don't get used to it though.
{Ed001's Note - I don't think I could get used to that!}
07 Sep 2026 22:59:55
I'm a nice guy really Ed I'm just fiercely loyal to Liverpool FC and it does my head in when all I hear is criticism. Like there's always someone to blame if we don't walk the league every season.
It's Edwards, it's Hughes, it's FSG, it's Slot, Gakpo, Nunez, Frimpong, Wirtz blah blah blah.
I despise this entitled, blame culture we live in today and sometimes I let my frustrations get the better of me. For that I apologise.
{Ed001's Note - we all have our triggers. I can understand that one though. The modern culture is that of everything now and I don't understand it. The feeling of winning that title under Klopp was so much more because of the wait. People seem to just want it handed to them, rather than earning it.}
07 Sep 2026
07 Sep 2026 12:00:46
They bought him because they believe he has a very high ceiling.
{Ed001's Note - he needs it or he would bang his head.}
06 Sep 2026
06 Sep 2026 14:57:48
Probably closer to booby than bobby! Sorry i borrowed that ed01?
{Ed001's Note - no worries mate!
05 Sep 2026
05 Sep 2026 14:22:47
Ed001 are you being serious or sarcastic, I can't tell. He looks the same to me sitting on madrids bench, though that might not be helping?. What do you mean mate, he's lost his way? I think the managers just don't trust him defensively
{Ed001's Note - not being sarcastic at all, he is not trying.
05 Sep 2026
05 Sep 2026 14:22:47
Ed001 are you being serious or sarcastic, I can't tell. He looks the same to me sitting on madrids bench, though that might not be helping?. What do you mean mate, he's lost his way? I think the managers just don't trust him defensively
{Ed001's Note - not being sarcastic at all, he is not trying.
05 Sep 2026
05 Sep 2026 12:51:52
Edd001 I asked you before but maybe you didn't get the post. Would you have taken trent back this summer if it had have been a possibility? Or are you on the side of, if they wanted to leave they shouldn't come back if it fails elsewhere
{Ed001's Note - no, I wouldn't. He is a stone overweight & completely lost his way.
05 Sep 2026 11:25:13
Great game yesterday reds.
Araujo really impressed. Agree with ed001 - that looked like the VVD we've desperately needed.
I don't understand the scapegoating of Wirtz. Steve Nicol is going on about how it's time for Wirtz to be dropped. It wasn't his best game yesterday but even so - he is so crucial to our attack. He is a pressing machine and offers so much that none of our other players can offer. It would be lunacy to drop him.
05 Sep 2026 12:02:57
I don’t think it’s scapegoating, I hardly ever agree with Steve Nichols but I do with his opinion on Wirtz. I honestly don’t think he is crucial to our attack; we don’t seem weaker without him yet. Every attacking opportunity he had yesterday he was offside, reminded me of Nunez. He always seems to go for the most simple pass that slows play down; he can never seem to beat his man on a 1 on 1 either.
I honestly think Gakpo in the 10 would offer a lot more. Maybe if Wirtz wasn’t a 100m+ signing then there wouldn’t be as much outrage, but unfortunately for that much you have to offer more and he just simply isn’t.
05 Sep 2026 12:17:42
Wirtz was bad last night, but what I like is he’s still making things happen. Had Isak held his run by a split second, Wirtz would’ve come away with an excellent assist. Also Wirtz had two decent efforts on goal; one laid off by Jacquet was saved and another laid off by Don was deflected for a corner.
Last season, when Wirtz was bad it was really bad as he was anonymous and not involved. Last night he still had an involvement/effect on the game despite playing badly.
Salah used to have a lot of bad games too, but he’d still pop up with moments where he’d score or assist. Wirtz needs to reach that level where even when he plays badly, he can still affect the scoreline. Because players in that mould who try to make things happen are always going to lose possession a lot, or get caught out of position defensively, therefore some days they’ll be frustrating. Salah made it worth the risk with his output, Wirtz just has to do the same.
05 Sep 2026 12:29:54
Wirtz had one of those games. His touch was off.
But if he puts in the same effort going forward, those Goals and Assists will rack up. That’s the kind of energy we need from him. He put a proper shift in.
{Ed025's Note - hmmm..
05 Sep 2026 12:33:53
@MK how long do you give him realistically? He’s been here for a good while now and there hasn’t really been drastic improvement. Isak and Gakpo were so bad under Slot but now they seem to have found their rhythm. Jacquet and Araujo seem as though they have played with this team for years.
Munoz is like the regen of Dirk Kuyt with his energy and is also so direct and has hit the ground running as well it seems. I can’t see a new version of Wirtz just yet and I’m not too sure why that is. I’m interested to hear from the fellow reds: when do you come to your conclusion about a player?
05 Sep 2026 12:37:17
Some tight ref decisions have gone against him (not complaining, right decisions) in the last couple of games. He could have had a goal and an assist. He is doing the right things most of the time. I think he just needs a bit of confidence.
05 Sep 2026 12:43:12
It’s weird how we pick up on different things.
The first goal happened because of the press initiated by Wirtz, shutting off half the field for the initial pass. It was supported by Mac Allister and it led to Kerkez winning the ball back and getting it to Gakpo.
The much maligned Wirtz, Mac Allister and Kerkez were responsible for initiating that goal.
Iraola could have scripted the movement.
Wirtz had lots of lovely little touches, creating space, moving defenders. At times it was Firmino-esque.
It made my heart leap when he played that beautiful little touch to Barcola, setting him off in acres of space. So clever, “so Firmino”.
{Ed025's Note - hmmmm..
05 Sep 2026 12:59:11
Don’t worry about Wirtz chaps - it’s actually all my fault... I put him in my FPL team instead of Gakpo, so I take full responsibility for his form, and Cody’s.
I’ve realised the error in my judgement so will be transferring him out for GW4 so brace yourselves for a hat-trick next game.
05 Sep 2026 13:00:39
I think he’s been crap, but having watched the upturn in other players' performances I’d give AI til Christmas to see if he can get him firing. Then we can judge.
05 Sep 2026 13:42:29
Wirtz was fine. Nothing special but played his part in the team performance and system.
He might be the main man next time. It's like everyone needs to be the star in the performance for some people. It was a 6/10 for Wirtz. It's nothing to drop him for. He could be 8/10 next game.
{Ed025's Note - or he could be a 3/10 like last night Davey?..
05 Sep 2026 14:06:28
Ed025 you're killing me your 'hmmm' replies, it says so much ?
{Ed025's Note - i dont want to upset folk MOT, i have this terrible habit of telling the truth mate...bursting peoples bubbles is not really my style.. :)
05 Sep 2026 14:13:34
Isak was a definite 1/10 first 2 games. Then boom.
Wirtz wasn't all that noticeable last night. One dangerous giveaway at the edge of our box, although a lot of players were behind him to deal with it. One assist that was just offside. I didn't see stats, but he definitely recovered the ball a few times.
Some nice touches. Nothing special for sure, but played his part in a good first half team performance. 6/10 for me. Nothing to rave about. Nothing to drop him specifically for, although Iraola will need to rotate from time to time anyway.
05 Sep 2026 14:22:02
Better put, it was a bit of a nothing performance from Wirtz, but he still contributed to the team performance. He did his team work. He is capable of more and hopefully we start to see that through the coming games.
05 Sep 2026 14:57:14
Wirtz last night was poor. Biggest concern was his lack of physicality. Absolutely he does a lot of running and pressing, but with little reward. Way too many times he gifts possession away, and what is most frustrating is he does the difficult pass and completes it but then gives away a 5-yard pass.
Thought he had turned a corner after the last match, where I was impressed with his breaking into the box and, dare I say, aggression, but unfortunately he was back to his average self last night.
05 Sep 2026 15:06:55
I think that's a good assessment to be fair, Downey. I will be hoping he plays like he did last match also. Good call that he needs to clean up his simple work (passes, tackles etc.) also. Completely agree. That is something he needs to do as it affects his confidence and takes the eye away from the good stuff he does.
I'm still thinking there's a top player in there. I agree though with our assessment. Hopefully next game we see that Isak-like jump in level. And hopefully Isak plays to the same level. It would be nice to see them both play well in the same game. ?
05 Sep 2026 15:18:51
Our players need to learn to stay inside. Wirtz would have two assists this season if they did, and we would have 7 points instead of 5.
{Ed666's Note - if our players stayed inside surely we wouldn’t win any games?
05 Sep 2026 18:45:52
Haha, sometimes I wish they had stayed inside. But not this weekend.
Sorry, I meant onside obviously (and damned autocorrect tried to undo me again!!)
05 Sep 2026 18:49:59
Maybe Wirtz and Gakpo can rotate wide left/10 in game to get out of each other's way (at least until Barcola is cemented as the wide left forward).
05 Sep 2026 21:50:12
RedHorizon, one season and 3 games is not a good while. The hyperbole needs to end.
If you are impatient with players, that is not their problem, cos as long as the manager is happy to have them, none of that matters. Also, one game cannot make a player/team turn the corner unless you are looking for false dawns for the most part.
As for Wirtz, he and the rest of the players should continue to improve. His touch was off but he never stops hiding, never stops trying to make things happen. As for Stevie Nicol, he has had a bee in his bonnet for Wirtz since he got here. Had the same for Szobo as well till we won the title.
Not arsed about what such scapegoaters think.
05 Sep 2026 14:10:34
3/10 Ed? I must be watching a different game mate.
{Ed025's Note - I was being very generous I think TJ..
05 Sep 2026 18:15:31
Looked like a competition winner last night. Am I right Ed025? Couldn't trap a bag of sand and my two year old could have held on to the ball better. He definitely needs to sit a few out.
Very poor last night I'm afraid. Don't know what game others were watching. i'm praying he becomes the player we all want him to be. Maybe will suit UCL footy better?
{Ed025's Note - I’m as disappointed as the rest of you Jimble. I thought he would be great player mate but he has been very poor..
05 Sep 2026 18:58:44
Bursting bubbles is exactly your style Ed25.
Thats actually what will be engraved in your tombstone ????
{Ed025's Note - actually JLC I am a bit of a nark mate so it might have..”who the bleedin hell are you looking at” mate ?..
06 Sep 2026 03:34:44
The thing with Wirtz is that he probably needs more about him to dominate in the Prem like he did in Bundesliga, and how’d you expect someone of his price tag to do.
He doesn’t seem to have the grit and that dogged determination to fight through these games. Like Suarez and Bobby were like street fighters, also a bit more solid build than Wirtz.
Whereas Wirtz plays every bit like the petite body type he has.
I’m still hopeful as I see the nice touches and how he can unlock a defense for us. Just needs more of those moments to make the other bad moments seem not as impactful.
He’s also been quite unlucky with G/As this season and last season.
06 Sep 2026 09:23:21
The pendulum doesn’t half swing quickly on the forum, eh - Saturday morning our defence was awful, we have players not worth the name etc, etc. 5pm, all is good in the world and the injury-prone Isak and Araujo are now the dogs.
We have played better in each game so far this season - and a hell of a sight better than under Slot, but Ipswich are average. Let’s calm down on the mood swings. ??
05 Sep 2026 09:45:15
Ed001 and ed666 I would love to hear what you both thought about Mac Allister last night.
I thought his discipline to actually stay in his position helped a lot last night, I no his mobility is not fantastic but he at least stays there to offer some sort of protection.
Also think he only rolled round on the floor once what is a record for him in a game since he joined us.
{Ed001's Note - he still wasted 20 min on the floor! Thankfully the ret ignored him.
05 Sep 2026 13:03:40
I said to me mate I was impressed with Macca not throwing himself, bro, on the floor then bang he's breakdancing. I jinxed it. Soz
05 Sep 2026 12:51:52
Edd001 I asked you before but maybe you didn't get the post. Would you have taken trent back this summer if it had have been a possibility? Or are you on the side of, if they wanted to leave they shouldn't come back if it fails elsewhere
{Ed001's Note - no, I wouldn't. He is a stone overweight & completely lost his way.
05 Sep 2026 14:32:21
Can't win the Ballon d'Or. Maybe he can win the ballooned up.
05 Sep 2026 14:22:47
Ed001 are you being serious or sarcastic, I can't tell. He looks the same to me sitting on madrids bench, though that might not be helping?. What do you mean mate, he's lost his way? I think the managers just don't trust him defensively
{Ed001's Note - not being sarcastic at all, he is not trying.
05 Sep 2026 16:54:16
He’s made his bed, he needs to lie in it. I will never forgive him for running his contract down.
05 Sep 2026 09:45:15
Ed001 and ed666 I would love to hear what you both thought about Mac Allister last night.
I thought his discipline to actually stay in his position helped a lot last night, I no his mobility is not fantastic but he at least stays there to offer some sort of protection.
Also think he only rolled round on the floor once what is a record for him in a game since he joined us.
{Ed001's Note - he still wasted 20 min on the floor! Thankfully the ret ignored him.
05 Sep 2026 13:03:40
I said to me mate I was impressed with Macca not throwing himself, bro, on the floor then bang he's breakdancing. I jinxed it. Soz
05 Sep 2026 12:51:52
Edd001 I asked you before but maybe you didn't get the post. Would you have taken trent back this summer if it had have been a possibility? Or are you on the side of, if they wanted to leave they shouldn't come back if it fails elsewhere
{Ed001's Note - no, I wouldn't. He is a stone overweight & completely lost his way.
05 Sep 2026 14:32:21
Can't win the Ballon d'Or. Maybe he can win the ballooned up.
05 Sep 2026 14:22:47
Ed001 are you being serious or sarcastic, I can't tell. He looks the same to me sitting on madrids bench, though that might not be helping?. What do you mean mate, he's lost his way? I think the managers just don't trust him defensively
{Ed001's Note - not being sarcastic at all, he is not trying.
05 Sep 2026 16:54:16
He’s made his bed, he needs to lie in it. I will never forgive him for running his contract down.
05 Sep 2026
05 Sep 2026 10:44:52
Ed1 great improvement too last season hey, thank goodness, just to ask, I uploaded a post after the game, was approved but can't see it anywhere? ?
{Ed001's Note - I don't know sorry. Ed33 is the one to ask.
05 Sep 2026
05 Sep 2026 10:14:04
I read your match post from the Forest game Ed - and knew to look out for how VVD was defending. Not sure I would have spotted that but for your article and I agree! Maybe obvious to others, but it wasn't to me.
I could see he kept running backwards trying to steer the player to either side but not that he wasn't stepping up into the attack.
{Ed001's Note - glad it helped mate:
05 Sep 2026
05 Sep 2026 08:04:06
Nice review Ed and podcast too.
Looking foraa was rd to your thoughts on the Ipswich game as I wasn't able to watch
{Ed001's Note - thank you mate.}