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18 May 2026 09:42:34
No updates again, as far as I know my source has been cut off.
As stated in September, Pep will leave City. I’m sure I saw someone leak them recording a part of his farewell video - but importantly don’t expect their coach hunt will affect ours though - Maresca appears to be the name coming up there.
Who would everyone like to see come in coach-wise?
Maybe just put a name and then, like, if that name already has a reply - be great to see the consensus here.
{Ed001's Note - that leaked video from City was for Silva mate.}
18 May 2026 10:09:53
If Pep is leaving City then he's my new choice to take over.
In seriousness, the dream ones would be Klopp's return, Pep or Enrique, but they are not going to happen.
I have no idea on Hoeness and I don't think I've ever watched a Bournemouth game that hasn't been against us.
With how this season has gone, I'd lean towards Iraola only because he knows the league and isn't an unknown quantity in the PL.
But again, as someone pointed out the other day, managers' records of stepping up from mid-table clubs to the big clubs in this league isn't great.
The only thing I know is I'm done with Slot and his style and even the players' attitudes under Slot. I've offloaded all available tickets since the Spurs game in March and haven't been to Anfield since.
18 May 2026 10:36:41
Enrique
Any other name, unless it's someone like Zodane, Simeone, Ancelotti, simply doesn't have the experience to take the role. And those names aren't necessarily a fit anyways.
All the other linked names aren't mere projects.
18 May 2026 09:27:33
Morning reds, fingers crossed this is slots last week in charge.
Eds is there a slight chance Mo stays if changes are made at the club?
{Ed001's Note - he has not signed for anyone else yet, so it could be possible yes.}
18 May 2026 10:18:00
That would be some narrative if that did happen.
Personally, I think it's time for both Slot and Mo to move on.
Salah is an absolute legend, but father time waits for no man.
Slot will always be in the history books for winning the title, and this season can easily be forgotten if he does depart.
18 May 2026 10:18:13
Do we want him to stay, though? He's been great for us, but it can't go on forever.
18 May 2026 10:14:47
You're such a tease Ed. They say it's the hope that kills you but what else have we got at this present time
18 May 2026
18 May 2026 09:50:44
Let's hope so, I recall when those appointments were made ed001? said neither were fit for the roles they were assigned, such a shame!
18 May 2026
18 May 2026 07:30:57
Fernandes could be a like for like replacement for macallister then Ed001
{Ed001's Note - I would take him over Macca to be fair!}
18 May 2026
18 May 2026 07:30:57
Fernandes could be a like for like replacement for macallister then Ed001
{Ed001's Note - I would take him over Macca to be fair!}
18 May 2026
18 May 2026 06:50:55
He transitions from defending with primarily 5 at the back to attacking with 5, making use of quick counter attacks & direct football. He is not a slow build Slot type of manager, which is why I would term him attacking.
{Ed001's Note - he plays a low block, that is not attacking. It is boring and defensive.}
18 May 2026
18 May 2026 06:30:24
Every team Conte won the title with (Juve, Inter, Chelsea, Napoli), the season before he took over they finished 7th to 10th. His football is attacking but very strong defensively. As for not being an elite manager to win major trophies at every club you have managed (apart from Spurs - but, let's be honest, he asked for his release from that club & did have Spurs in 4th position when he left by mutual consent) is indicative of an elite manager.
The only manager to have won Serie A with 3 different teams, & you only have to see what has done with Scott MC (can't spell his name), average player from Man Utd, who last season was named Serie A Player of the Season under the coaching of Conte.
{Ed001's Note - attacking? Not in the slightest. He is far from attacking.}
18 May 2026 00:55:11
West Ham going down unless a miracle. Is there any players we could look at?
Bowen
El Hadji Diouf- linked with us before, done really well.
Fernandes- linked with all the top clubs.
Summerville- good squad option perhaps.
Castellanos- older striker to cover for Ekitike perhaps.
{Ed001's Note - not any more.
God no, awful defender and nowhere near good enough going forward.
Stinking attitude and so poor off the ball. He makes no real attempt to close down, watch him as the nearest man before the first goal yesterday (I think it was first). He doesn't even try to close down and stop the cross. He is one of those who fake it, look busy rather than actually doing the work. Avoid at all costs.
Not a bad little player, but I don't see him fitting with us.
Not good enough, though I love his effort.}
18 May 2026 06:53:50
Think Chelsea will beat Spurs. Then it's the last game of the season. Pressure... anything can happen.
18 May 2026 07:38:26
What are your thoughts on Matheus Mane? Not seen much of him, but looks lively, and the last Mane we had worked out pretty well. ?
Is there any relegated players you would like us to snap up?
18 May 2026 07:51:47
If we end up with another El Hadji Diouf at Anfield, I think I'll start following croquet instead.
18 May 2026 07:30:57
Fernandes could be a like for like replacement for macallister then Ed001
{Ed001's Note - I would take him over Macca to be fair!}
18 May 2026 08:25:16
I really like Taty Castellanos. I'd take him as a squad player; Minamino vibes. Works his knackers off and scores goals. He'd be a decent back up to Isak whilst we wait for Ekitike to recover.
18 May 2026 09:15:23
Chelsea and Spurs will both lose.
The only team those 2 can get a result against is us.
18 May 2026 09:21:24
My thoughts exactly, MK.
18 May 2026 09:45:33
Bowen is the one I would definitely go for. Excellent cover for both ST/RW and perhaps even a very good starter. Then buy a young winger like Diomande.
We need to keep our funds tight for two good CMs, with uncertainty about Jones, Elliot, and Macca. Though, I guess, the first two might end up staying if Slot does go.
18 May 2026
18 May 2026 04:59:13
Ed, you think there is any chance, as slim as it might be, that both Dick and Ted might be gone as well as Slot? These two are ruining everything that Klopp has built, and the longer they stay at the club, the bigger the mess could become. I'm afraid that if a new coach comes in and starts doing well, both of them will start spinning the narrative that it is all because of their data, some 647-page dossier used to select the new manager, or some other nonsense to make themselves look good again so they can get contract extensions.
I still remember when Hughes got appointed, there were loads of articles about how highly regarded he was and other PR nonsense trying to make him look like one of the best in the business. I'm just hoping FSG start with a clean slate this summer, bring in people who actually know what they are doing, and stop rewarding failure with excuses and media spin.
{Ed001's Note - my hope is that FSG will step in and clean house. If not we will be stuck with them all as those are still behind Slot.}
17 May 2026
17 May 2026 20:21:21
I've always been a fan, would be a big upgrade on Mac Allister, but it wouldn't be a straight swap, Valverde is a 100m+ player, Mac Allister isn't. In the current market, I imagine Real would open negotiations at 120+, which they're not going to do. I doubt very much he's going anywhere anyway.
{Ed001's Note - 120 or 180 and Mac Allister....}
17 May 2026 19:29:28
Ed1, how long do you think FSG will be patient with the mess that's happening right now before they take action themselves? And by action, I mean getting rid of not just Slot, but also the other two frauds, Edwards and Hughes. Would they really allow this mess to drag on into next summer and let these three continue making a mess of things before walking away at the end of next season?
Their other sports team, the Boston Red Sox, is currently in the same situation as Liverpool, where they are underperforming. The huge Red Sox fanbase is already unhappy with the way FSG is handling the team, with many even calling for them to sell the team. I don't think FSG can afford to alienate another massive fanbase like Liverpool's.
{Ed001's Note - I think that Dick and Ted will be out after their contracts expire next summer.}
17 May 2026 21:37:44
Alex Cora was there for 5 years and was largely under-whelming, missing the play-offs most of that time. Ironically, in his first season they had relative success in making it to the ALCS (semi-finals) and then it went downhill from there.
If anything, it showed that FSG will back the manager before they change course.
18 May 2026 04:59:13
Ed, you think there is any chance, as slim as it might be, that both Dick and Ted might be gone as well as Slot? These two are ruining everything that Klopp has built, and the longer they stay at the club, the bigger the mess could become. I'm afraid that if a new coach comes in and starts doing well, both of them will start spinning the narrative that it is all because of their data, some 647-page dossier used to select the new manager, or some other nonsense to make themselves look good again so they can get contract extensions.
I still remember when Hughes got appointed, there were loads of articles about how highly regarded he was and other PR nonsense trying to make him look like one of the best in the business. I'm just hoping FSG start with a clean slate this summer, bring in people who actually know what they are doing, and stop rewarding failure with excuses and media spin.
{Ed001's Note - my hope is that FSG will step in and clean house. If not we will be stuck with them all as those are still behind Slot.}
17 May 2026 19:24:29
Can we have the Southampton vs Liverpool match review shared again to calm things down a bit, Ed01?
{Ed001's Note - I will ask Ed33 to dig it out....}
17 May 2026
17 May 2026 19:54:25
Using only 5 words ed sum up the last performance. No need for a match report then.
{Ed001's Note - total f'ing dog muck. There, I only need 4.}
17 May 2026
17 May 2026 19:38:09
With it been so busy ed1 I think u can give the aston villa review a miss..?
{Ed001's Note - I will see mate.}
17 May 2026 17:48:16
Busy few days ed?
{Ed001's Note - very!}
17 May 2026 19:05:43
To busy rewatch that mess on Friday I hope
ed1 ?
17 May 2026 19:38:09
With it been so busy ed1 I think u can give the aston villa review a miss..?
{Ed001's Note - I will see mate.}
17 May 2026 19:54:25
Using only 5 words ed sum up the last performance. No need for a match report then.
{Ed001's Note - total f'ing dog muck. There, I only need 4.}
17 May 2026 17:22:47
Question for ed001 do you feel that Michael Edwards might block us from signing a potentially world class manager cus he's worried that if we sign a man like Jürgen again that his position might be under threat or diminished? Thanks in advance
{Ed001's Note - I do believe that is a problem, not just his position but the power he and Hughes wields would go.}
17 May 2026 17:34:56
Yea, totally agree, really appreciate the reply, worrying times ahead, I fear.
17 May 2026 19:03:01
Oh yeah, OP. Most defo a problem. Edwards showed his weakness when he had to tuck tail and run, just cos Klopp challenged him and his wittle fee-fees couldn't deal with that.
Also remember that Edwards only came back cos Klopp left.
Had Klopp still been here, Edwards ain't anywhere near Anfield. And what is worse now is that even tho his position has been made useless since the multiclub strategy has been shelved, no one knows what the heck his job is right now.
17 May 2026 17:22:47
Question for ed001 do you feel that Michael Edwards might block us from signing a potentially world class manager cus he's worried that if we sign a man like Jürgen again that his position might be under threat or diminished? Thanks in advance
{Ed001's Note - I do believe that is a problem, not just his position but the power he and Hughes wields would go.}
17 May 2026 17:34:56
Yea, totally agree, really appreciate the reply, worrying times ahead, I fear.
17 May 2026 19:03:01
Oh yeah, OP. Most defo a problem. Edwards showed his weakness when he had to tuck tail and run, just cos Klopp challenged him and his wittle fee-fees couldn't deal with that.
Also remember that Edwards only came back cos Klopp left.
Had Klopp still been here, Edwards ain't anywhere near Anfield. And what is worse now is that even tho his position has been made useless since the multiclub strategy has been shelved, no one knows what the heck his job is right now.
17 May 2026 16:28:07
Ed, if I remember correctly, it was the significant drop in match-day crowds, which ultimately ended Hodgson's reign. Surely that means the ownership must take our views into consideration when deciding Slot's future? They must be aware of the toxicity around the place, especially with Salah's recent match-day.
Would they really keep him on (even if they feel he can turn things around next season) if the fans have turned and the dressing room is also seemingly lost? Thank you mate. Hope all the Ed's are doing well
{Ed001's Note - they will not keep him if it affects matchday revenue, which it will and they will surely realise that.}
17 May 2026 17:26:31
Thanks for your reply Ed. Feels like a nightmare at the moment, which I just want to wake up from
17 May 2026 18:53:57
Ed01 tickets are well over subscribed, on match days there are thousands of tourists paying top dollar mate. This era is not like when the Kop was standing or you could pay on the day. The ground will be full every game, next year. Dickers like me will take the kids and spend 2k on 4 tickets.
Look at the sir Kenny stand. The first 2 rows are full
Of Japanese tourists. They pay through the nose for the " experience" the match day revenue will be there next year.
The only way is direct protest, like the spirit of Shankley lads. But that won't happen to the extent needed. Let's face it. They don't want to listen to us la.
17 May 2026 16:26:24
You okay over there Ed001? I can't find the post but see to recall you listing your preference in order as Iraola, Hoeness, Xabi.
Now between the first two (and I'm aware you mentioned you are happy with any of them) do you rate Iraola a bit more because of the prem experience, style of play or both?
{Ed001's Note - both plus I know more about Iraola.}
17 May 2026 16:54:12
Cheers for the quick reply Ed. Just saw your reply in an earlier post that you think it's more likely to be Hoeness now.
Either way fingers crossed this is sorted out sooner rather than later. Hope you're keeping well there mate.
17 May 2026 16:26:24
You okay over there Ed001? I can't find the post but see to recall you listing your preference in order as Iraola, Hoeness, Xabi.
Now between the first two (and I'm aware you mentioned you are happy with any of them) do you rate Iraola a bit more because of the prem experience, style of play or both?
{Ed001's Note - both plus I know more about Iraola.}
17 May 2026 16:54:12
Cheers for the quick reply Ed. Just saw your reply in an earlier post that you think it's more likely to be Hoeness now.
Either way fingers crossed this is sorted out sooner rather than later. Hope you're keeping well there mate.
17 May 2026
17 May 2026 15:59:46
@Ed001 he played 3 at the back with Leverkusen the whole time and started that way at Madrid until they told him to change it. Not sure what evidence you have to prove he prefers 4 at the back. Happy to be proven wrong, but regardless, his tactics don't suit our club.
{Ed001's Note - he played 4 at the back before Leverkusen and he swapped between 3 and 4 with Madrid. He was not told to change it at all as far as I am aware. He has also said publicly, while in charge of Leverkusen, that he prefers a back 4 but 3 just suited the players he had. I am going to believe him over you thanks.}