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18 Feb 2026 08:22:46
Lads let's just count ourselves lucky lucky we don't have Vini Junior playing for us. He is an embarrassment and really needs to grow up. Racism happens rise above it instead of feeding into them. To make a scene like that last night is ridiculous and just another way to make it all about himself.

He should take note of Semenyo who just laughed it off. These low life racist don't deserve the attention. Sticks and stones and all that racism happens get over it Vini you wet wipe.

18 Feb 2026 09:22:21
So your solution is to, hey, just rise above it and ignore it instead of highlighting the issue? Semenyo was no different; the game stopped, and the fan was asked to leave. Absolutely moronic post.

18 Feb 2026 09:57:08
When you have a player like Vini Jr who intentionally winds up the opposition into a fever pitch almost every game, fans will give him stick and abuse and make racist remarks. I am not condoning it in any way; I am highlighting that maybe not dancing around the corner flag in front of the home fans, which will cause a reaction, may help against racist remarks being made.

Even though Vini Jr is the victim, he has a duty to behave and just play his football. Kloppers, Lucas Redibe has his opinion of the incident. It may not fit in with your way of thinking, and your thoughts on the incident may not fit in with Lucas's thinking about the incident. We do not all think the same way about these things. Kloppers YNWA.

{Ed001's Note - sorry but that is just victim shaming nonsense. Nothing wrong with a player winding up the opposition and should be able to do it without racist morons giving him racist abuse.}

18 Feb 2026 09:37:20
Lucas Redibe
Ridiculous post. You are an utter plank.
Semenyo was abused by a fan who was ejected from the stadium.
Vini Junior was abused by a fellow player.
Utter plank.

18 Feb 2026 11:35:04
Vini Jr is entitled to celebrate as he wants, as long as it's within the laws of the game, and I was under the impression that inciting the away fans is against the laws of the game and is a yellow-card offence? I might be wrong on that, though. However, give him abuse, yeah, but abuse referencing the colour of his skin is deplorable. Like, you're better than him because of the colour of your skin? They should be very harshly dealt with. As for being racially abused by a fellow player, there's no evidence that he was, and the player strenuously denies the allegation. I hate to say it, but Vini Jr is not the most honest player you'll see, so I'm reserving judgement on that. You can't cheat like he does constantly and then expect everyone to believe everything you say. Unfortunately, I wouldn't put it past him to make the claim just to get another player in trouble.

Hopefully they find some way to prove exactly what was said and take the appropriate action if the player did indeed racially abuse him. In my opinion, they should be much harder on players if they are proven guilty. That being said, they should also come down extremely hard on Vini Jr if it's proven to be a false claim. It's stuff like that which makes it very hard for true racism to be found and appropriately dealt with. It's a difficult one because he had his shirt over his mouth, so you're relying on witness statements, and if Vini Jr misheard something then someone else could've misheard too. Very difficult to prove anything, and you don't want to brand someone a racist if they didn't actually make a racist remark.

18 Feb 2026 12:17:24
There are so many things you can call someone that are not racist. Anyone who uses racist language deserves a lifetime ban from stadiums. Harsher punishments are also needed for players who use racist language. Last night's incident is going to be hard to prove. But much harsher punishments should be used as a deterrent to try to protect anyone from having to suffer racist abuse. Players are entitled to celebrate wherever they want, and to wind the crowd and opposition players up however they want. Fans have a right to give players a hard time every minute of the game, although sometimes that includes some horrible stuff.

They should be able to do a dance and a jig without it resulting in objects being thrown onto the pitch. Like I said at the start, fans and opposition players are entitled to respond with whatever remarks they want. W*****, p****, d***head. Even though it's not great language with kids at games. There are lots of options on what to call someone who is annoying you. Racism is racism, and there is absolutely no justification for it whatsoever. Even though one racist remark may not make someone a pure racist, that one remark is still racism and has no place in the world. It cannot be justified in any way.

18 Feb 2026 12:32:23
Tell that to Lucas Redibe. According to him, you should take it on the chin and move on.

17 Feb 2026 22:04:17
You know what I'd take Trent back! He's made a monumentally bad decision going to Madrid. he done what most of us would do and chase the money and sun. But you can see in his face and performances. he's rather be home with us.

17 Feb 2026 22:44:11
Would you pay the GBP70m that Madrid would want to get him back? I wouldn't.

17 Feb 2026 23:32:33
Nah, he can go to City, Newcastle, Chelsea, Arsenal and even United. Quite happy with Bradley.

18 Feb 2026 00:15:06
More importantly, Something Red, the club won't. Not after him going for a pittance.

18 Feb 2026 09:43:45
That's mad, because he looked like he'd rather be anywhere else, rather than here last season.

18 Feb 2026 10:02:51
The club brought back Ian Rush when he went to Juventus. They brought him back even though we had Barnes, Beardsley, Aldo, Houghton; he still came home. I, for one, would be pleased for one of our own to return to the flock.

All the red fans who are against it, I bet you, 99% of the fans would of done the same. They will shout I would not, but they would. YNWA.

18 Feb 2026 20:47:40
Completely false equivalence comparing Ian Rush with that rat Arnold. Ian Rush didn't contrive his move or bare face lie to fans and the club, Ian Rush didn't want to go but the offer was too good to reject, and brought in a club record transfer which allowed a rebuild. Arnold was happy to see the club lose out on a transfer fee.

No I never ever want to see that rat Arnold in a Liverpool shirt ever again.

20 Feb 2026 15:18:19
Victor, no it is not a false equivalence. Rush did not want to go; he was pushed by the club to Juve to ease the bad blood over Hysel. Rush did not settle in Italy, so rather than any other English club getting him, we bought him back. Trent served the club for 20 years. He wanted to try somewhere else, he learnt the Spanish language which was going to help him in his next club, and he went.

If he became available, the club would look at bringing him back. Fans should be proud the lad has represented Liverpool and the city abroad. Fans need to grow up about Trent, you have one life, he is living his.

17 Feb 2026 22:00:34
This is not a RM page but the abuse Vini junior is getting is disturbing!

17 Feb 2026 22:44:56
And T***tenburg is claiming it's sort of his own fault for apparently celebrating in front of the Benfica fans too.

18 Feb 2026 08:24:44
He needs to learn to brush it off instead of being so overdramatic. He acted like a child.

16 Feb 2026 19:27:35
Considering the recent performances and an upturn in Mo"s form ( a bit) I think we'll finish 4th or 5th. If we go deep or even win the cl or fa cup, is that enough to continue with slot? Also, assuming that we sign a couple players in key positions, winger, cm, cb, lb ( assuming robbo leaves) I think it would be enough for me to go again with him.

By his own admission it's his most difficult season, he could grow out of this and improve as a result. Or, he really has hit his ceiling and another season is another one wasted. It's a difficult call, because, as I have said before, he is a unicorn, one of only 12 to win the Premier League.

16 Feb 2026 22:58:50
I'm currently Slot out as I don't enjoy the football at present (although is improving). If Slot managed a cup, secured qualification for the CL, and had the club's backing to update the squad, then you'd have to stick with him.

I think the race for the CL will be difficult, and we are outsiders now, so if Slot managed that and a cup as his 2nd season after winning a title, then surely he's earned his stay?

17 Feb 2026 09:16:58
According to the ITKs, Slot is already all but gone. We can only guess the truth of that. A part of me wants him to turn this around, learn from his mistakes and come back firing on all cylinders next season, but I just can't see it happening.

I was just talking about this with my work colleague, and I still can't get over throwing the game at CP. That's just not LFC manager material in my eyes. He's obviously seeing out the season, so we'll just have to see what happens.

17 Feb 2026 11:26:07
As has been mooted on here many times, I think the biggest issue Slot is facing is being away from his family and wanting to travel home constantly when five minutes is available. This is something most would struggle with in life, but unfortunately it does not blend well with the level he is managing at, and the demands of top clubs. Personal opinion is it is detracting from the extra work required behind the scenes, the development of a real tactical plan, and the ability to oversee such a club. It would make sense if the conversation has been had behind the scenes that Slot has been honest and told the hierarchy that the situation isn't working for him, and the board have seen the downward trend in performance/results, agreeing that both parties would mutually part ways. It doesn't take much to realise that the most successful managers at this level have their people around, and it allows them to throw their whole heart at the job in hand, as they get to see their family every day.

I do not take away from what Slot achieved, but maybe this year reality has hit. Things haven't gone as planned, and times are harder than before. At the end of the day he doesn't have his comfort blanket that many of us take for granted, the very people that can pull you out of a rut on your worst days. The work life balance he is apparently trying to uphold is not healthy for either him or the club. Nowhere near in the know, and just my opinion, this is where I see some potential reality in the conversations surrounding Slot knowing he is leaving in the summer. I can see a world where he has been asked to analyse what is going right and wrong. He has been adult enough to admit it isn't working, and the club have agreed. Both agree it is in the best interest of the manager and the club to part in the summer, as it gives consistency until then. I may be wrong. Just my personal take on it.

17 Feb 2026 13:44:34
Good post, RedQ. I think far too often people fail to acknowledge there is also a human side to football. They are people and will be affected by their life off the pitch as well as on it.

If you are struggling with something in your personal life you are less likely to be able to perform to your best in your professional life. That's pretty much the same in all walks of life.

17 Feb 2026 14:23:49
Don't know how long Ibou was going through turmoil regarding his dad's health, but Slot came out and piled pressure on when he said (Ibou) is always around the scene of accidents. If you can't show understanding, don't expect it in return. I hope he goes.

17 Feb 2026 18:08:42
I thought the players don't think about things like that when they are on the pitch though.

17 Feb 2026 19:35:56
I can't tell if you're being sarcastic, Florian. I'm pretty sure you are, but you're probably right for some players anyway. For others, having all eyes on them and the expectation will make it worse. That's where the human element comes in. We are all different. I have to say, though, Scouse John, it's impressive that you have twisted Slot's words in a thread about footballers being human so that you can, once again, tell the world what a terrible person he is and that you want him gone.

I'm pretty sure I could start a thread about saving seal pups, and someone would come up with something Slot has once said or done as definitive proof he hates seal pups and should be sacked. It's quite funny, really.

17 Feb 2026 21:11:47
Only if the pups called Calvin, Varry. ?

17 Feb 2026 23:45:57
I haven't twisted nothing, Varry, lad, you have. Go back and read your post previous to your last. Slot is a dog for what he said about Ramsey, as well as having a dig at Ibou. He won't get no sympathy from me.

18 Feb 2026 00:06:56
Slot could win the Champions League, and I'd still want him gone. Di Matteo won a Champions League; sometimes teams get lucky, and we'd need a whole lot of it to win one.

18 Feb 2026 00:18:58
Winning a league followed by a Champions League the following season could not be classed as lucky.

18 Feb 2026 00:34:26
You have twisted his words, Scouse. You've taken a snippet of what he said and you've twisted it to mean what you want so you can have a pop at him. All he said about Ramsey was: "He's with us, but I still think I have better options to play. But in this moment of time I have, in my opinion, still better options than him." Hardly harsh words, and he's probably correct, but you're making it out like he's said the kid's crap and he'll never play for Liverpool, which is far from what he actually said. As for Konate, his actual words were: "Unfortunately for him he does a lot of things well, but he has been a bit too much on the crime scene, that is something I've heard people saying before in England. That means he's involved in goals we have conceded.

But if you are a centre-back that happens in football." Again, not exactly harsh and probably lost in translation a bit. For me, he's actually saying Konate has played well, but unfortunately has been involved in goals we've conceded, but that's part of the game for a CB. You, then, saying he's a dog for what he said about Ramsey and he had a dig at Ibou and piled pressure on him is the very definition of twisting his words. I'm not particularly a fan of Slot, by the way, and wouldn't be against sacking him if there's a better option available. I think he's been awful this season, but the witch hunt is a bit much for me. Whatever he says is twisted and criticised to the point where what he actually said is lost in a web of lies and exaggerations.

18 Feb 2026 07:30:17
Without sounding bad, there's much worse written about Ibou over the very same period of time on this very page. People were absolutely vile about him and his performances. But here now, in hindsight, people want to play the morality police as if they were supportive of the lad. Give your head a wobble. Search Ibou's name and see where the truly insulting comments that lacked compassion or piled on the pressure came from.

There have been many comments from ITKs suggesting Slot knows he is gone in the summer. Many have said this is a fallacy. I was solely offering my personal opinion about a world where I can absolutely see truth in that situation.

18 Feb 2026 08:34:52
Before it turns into 'but we didn't know,' that is Varry's and my point. People always seem to forget that there is a human element behind football that is often forgotten. What is happening behind the scenes, whether it be Slot, Ibou, or anyone out of form or character, has the same impact on them as it does on any other person walking the streets.

Sometimes, we would be best to remember that we don't always know the full picture.

16 Feb 2026 16:18:12
I mentioned what carragher said on sky sports about us having the biggest wage bill yesterday and it's now open for debate which is great.
Look at what some of those players are getting. Salah and virg should never have been given 400 k a week. That's one you could argue Hughes took a chance with. Luckily it's only 2 years.
It's enticed others who are squad players at best to be rewarded far too handsomely.

Gakpo is a decent player at best.
You can't have the highest wage bill and be short in places within the squad and arguably short in the first team as well.
Dom deserves a pay rise, that's a players business. Grav is negotiating as well but the only player this season that deserves a new improved contract is Dom.
Edwards and Hughes are not getting us value for money in any regard.

16 Feb 2026 16:36:21
I'd again remind people that the outlook on Salah and VVD (and Gakpo) was very different when those contracts were given. There'd have been torches and pitchforks out for FSG if Salah and Virgil hadn't been renewed, and no one had a problem with Gakpo's wages when he scored 18 goals from LW last season.

As for anyone else 'overpaid', people would be complaining about how FSG aren't willing to pay up to attract players if we missed out on anyone over wage demands. It's all well and good to be Captain Hindsight after the event, but you have to look at these things with the knowledge that was available at the time.

16 Feb 2026 16:45:25
True, something. Gakpo got 17 goals last season. Doubt any other LW in England got more.

16 Feb 2026 21:56:02
Our wage bill is big, but, as Something Red said, it would have been worse PR and a worse relationship with the fans if we didn't give those contracts to our highest earners, Salah and VVD.

Now, my question is, where does it say we have the highest wages? Every site I visited says that we are third behind City and Arsenal, so I'm curious to know which is the source.

17 Feb 2026 00:13:51
People seem unable to look past current form. Yes, Gakpo hasn't set the world alight this season, and seems to be everyone's least favourite player at present, but his numbers since he joined us have been brilliant. I bet these same people wouldn't flinch if we signed Doku on those wages, but Gakpo has consistently outperformed him every season he's been in England. He's not world class, but he's a very good player.

He, like most of the team other than Dom, has been a bit off it this season, but that doesn't detract from how effective he can be. Look at the other teams we are competing with: Arsenal have Martinelli and Trossard, City have Doku, Chelsea have Garnacho. Gakpo, on pure numbers, outperforms all of them consistently, even if he's not as easy on the eye sometimes. You always look to criticise what you have and want what you don't have.

17 Feb 2026 06:33:52
Diaz scored 17 last, and was better than Gakpo. So.

{Ed001's Note - he wasn't though. So. Oh and have you forgotten he played a lot of games as centre forward last season, but still scored one less goal than Gakpo.}

17 Feb 2026 08:00:35
Trouble is that, whatever further investment or extension he may or may not get, there will still be a host of problems. Slot has no interest in rotation, or in developing youthful alternatives in support of balancing his options. He simply can manage a game once he's picked the team. He's too slow in making changes to players and positioning. It comes across as him having no considered plans developed, like he's never given it any thought.

Many of the timings & personnel changes have been quite baffling. He seems to simply revert to what he thinks he knows, in spite of the performance and effectiveness of certain plays being below par. He continues to replace other players who would seem to be performing ok. No, I don't want him to stay, no matter what he might achieve this season. I'd see it as having won something in spite of him, not because of him.

17 Feb 2026 11:12:56
I kind of agree with you, Walkie Talkie, or at least I think I do. Slot, this season, seems to have a set plan before we kick off for each scenario. The one that frustrates me the most is taking the RB off for an attacking player and putting Szob at RB when we're chasing a game. It simply doesn't work, yet he does it time and time again. Then I think, is he doing it to 'manage the minutes' of the RB to prevent further injuries? If he is, that worked out well, didn't it? There seems to be more managing minutes this season than I've ever seen before, and that's not just us, it's across the league.

It seems the medical staff have more of an influence on team selections and substitutions than the head coach. I'm more old school; if we need a goal, it doesn't matter what the medical team says, you take the risk and leave your best attackers on the pitch and your best midfielders on the pitch in their best positions. The win in that game is more important. No point protecting players' fitness whilst losing so many games you can't actually win anything.

17 Feb 2026 13:30:49
But we don't have the biggest wage bill. Last time it came up we were 3rd or 4th.

17 Feb 2026 17:32:14
Aren't minutes being managed due to recommendations from the medical team, based on a lack of intensity in training? I was always brought up on "you train hard, so the real thing is easier." We seem to have adopted the opposite approach.

16 Feb 2026 14:10:35
Hi everyone, I'm seeing a lot of contradicting posts online and just wanted to understand what's actually happening. Is Slot expected to leave this summer? (I really hope so I can't stand him anymore. ) Carra mentioned that Xabi is basically nailed on, so hopefully City doesn't hijack the appointment.

16 Feb 2026 15:20:09
There are only rumours right now, mate. It's just whispers, assumptions and guesswork, ultimately. It's up to you what you choose to believe. From all that talk, I've chosen to believe that Slot and Hughes will leave by mutual consent to join Ajax (AS) and Al Hilal (RH). I then believe we'll sign Xabi Alonso as the First Team Manager to work directly under Michael Edwards in his current role as the CEO of Football.

Ultimately, though, it's impossible to pick through all the lies, attention seekers and wannabes. So, just believe whatever your gut tells you. That's my advice, but take it all with a big pinch of salt.

16 Feb 2026 18:55:35
With you on that, MK. I just want Slot to finish as strongly as possible for the benefit of everyone, but I'm not convinced we'll see Alonso through the door. I think we'll be going for Iraola - just my hunch & I'll probably be wrong!

15 Feb 2026 13:47:28
There's contractual situation hiccups happening in the background again. Jones, grav and Dominic. I have little faith in Richard Hughes and these players smell blood because of the famous trio and what happened with their contracts.
Dominiks new contractual offer has been sitting apparently for months. He's been on his best run of form since joining the club. For the national coach to say what he said has nothing to do with agents. That's the national coach stating that.
We have the highest wage bill in the league and very little to show for it this season and a very short squad. It evidently needs several reinforcements.


We have players as they can, trying to get huge money now. Why wouldn't you when virg and salah are getting it.
I hope Dom signs a new deal soon or the lads seeking a Madrid move. I can't see Madrid giving what he's worth, so I hope we don't have another trent situation.
Gravs been appalling this season btw, whilst he's looking for probably at least the same as gakpo.
I don't care about slots tactics it anything to do with slot concerning contracts. This is not a team full of superstars deserving of massive money. Hughes seems to just throw massive amounts to aquire players and massive inflated amounts to keep them. It's not sustainable.

15 Feb 2026 17:14:31
We do not have the highest wage bill in the league. I don't know where you read that. Virg is the captain, and Mo was sensational last year, and has been our best player for years.

Typically, forwards get paid more anyway. Wirtz is sat on 200kpw, so the rest can match his wages. Dom is sat on 120kpw, Gravenberch 150k. Jones is on 55kpw, so for me he deserves more money.

15 Feb 2026 19:04:29
How these guys survive on these wages is just a miracle. Why doesn't the British government step in to sort these clubs out? 150k, 200k, 250k per week! It's modern-day slavery.

15 Feb 2026 20:52:56
55k a week is more than enough for a player of Jones' ability and importance. He's not a starter by any stretch. I don't think he's done anything to warrant a six-figure per week salary.

15 Feb 2026 21:00:44
Might be wrong, but I think we are top of the wage bill because of bonuses paid for winning the league. Plus, obviously, new contracts for Virg and Mo.

15 Feb 2026 22:22:22
A few people have said we have the highest wage bill, but I just can't believe it. Everywhere I've looked, it has City about 50 mill a year more than us, and Arsenal higher as well.

15 Feb 2026 22:49:54
I wouldn't let Hughes go the chippy.

16 Feb 2026 00:45:01
There are players in the Championship on more than 55k a week.

16 Feb 2026 01:13:15
I highly doubt we have a higher wage bill than City, especially considering that they have Haaland on 500k before bonuses and bench players who are earning 300k and above.

16 Feb 2026 10:54:46
It's absolute nonsense. We are not even in the top 4 for wages because City, Utd, Chelsea & Arsenal all have several players on 300k+ while we only have 2.

15 Feb 2026 07:40:39
Lots of comments on the likelihood of Slot leaving in the summer Vs being backed by the club?
These are being seen as opposite extremes, but it's perfectly logical that both may be true.
What if the club back Slot and want him to stay, but Slot is homesick and wants to spend more time with his family, but is willing to see our the remainder of the season rather than leave us in the lurch? We automatically assume that if a parting is to occur, it would be based on LFC's wants, but people leave jobs all the time because it isn't right for them.


At this point it would make perfect sense that we would be sounding out alternatives, whilst still backing and supporting Slot to do well and holding off signings to an extent.
Purely a hypothetical but even if it isn't true, I could forsee a scenario where something like this is the message of Slot does leave in the summer, so everyone is seen to be sorting on good terms with mutual respect before we move on.
. Or just everyone gets sacked! Certainly going to be an interesting summer!

15 Feb 2026 08:37:37
I think it's absolute nonsense. Everyone, especially Arne Slot sympathisers, is conveniently forgetting that Arne Slot was in the early stage of negotiating his extension at the start of the season. Then he led the team to our worst run of form in 70 years, and there hasn't been a single whisper of those talks continuing since. I wonder why that was? It makes no sense that Arne Slot would suddenly become so homesick that he would be willing to give up the greatest job he's ever had, especially when he's flying home every other week. It's also far too convenient for the sympathisers that he just happened to become homesick at the exact same time that his position at the club began to come under massive scrutiny.

I am certain that the club would be willing to part ways "mutually" given a few things: the fact that he won us a league obviously grants some saving grace, there was no better alternative at the time, and a blatant lack of decisiveness by the club this season. But Arne Slot being homesick certainly isn't the reason behind a mutual parting if it does occur; it just doesn't add up.

15 Feb 2026 08:41:47
Maybe this season is the reverse of last, and we'll peak at the business end. If we won a trophy and finished in the Champions League spots, I think it's fairly likely Arne stays. The only scenarios otherwise would be if he wanted to go, or if there's been a fallout behind the scenes and they're just playing out the season.

I suspect Carras' info is based on one of these scenarios, but equally I can still see him staying, as I think our form is picking up, and, importantly, we're starting to score goals. I'm not sure if that's another tactical switch or the players are just getting into better attacking form, but it's good to see.

15 Feb 2026 09:44:45
Chewy, but nobody knows what was happening with Slot, what was going on in his head, or what happened behind closed doors. He may have been talking about a contract extension, but who's to say, after talking to his family, that something happened in his private life to change his mind.

We haven't been great this season, everyone knows that, but I still don't buy the fact that he's been told he's leaving at the end of the season. It just doesn't sit right, unless there is a mutual agreement. Again, I may be wrong and talking cr8p, it won't be the first time.

15 Feb 2026 10:44:40
SA - Unlikely, if something major happened in his private life, there's a good chance somebody would pick up on it. I think I make it pretty clear that the evidence and circumstances do not point towards Slot being "homesick" or otherwise, which is the story being peddled by his defenders. Is it possible? Sure, anything's possible, but it's far too convenient for this to happen at the exact same time his position came into question. The ITKs are in resounding agreement that he's gone at the end of the season, and the sympathisers are trying desperately to find any excuse to defend their man; they just can't accept the fact that he's led us through the worst run of form in 70 years, that his tactics have been hugely ineffective, and that he's been incredibly stubborn in his refusal to adapt. Rodgers' last 38 games: 17W-10D-11L. Slot's last 38 games: 19W-9D-10L. I've posted this stat about 5 times on the site, and not a single Slot fanboy is willing to discuss it. The denial is astounding. I agree, I don't believe he was told back in November/December that he would be leaving in 6 months; that just doesn't happen.

You don't deem a manager incapable and then entrust him with CL qualification, a failure to secure which could see the club lose out on anything up to 200 million pounds and throw a major spanner in the works for procuring summer transfer targets. That's nonsense to me. I'm sure he was told that anything outside of top 4/5 could very likely result in termination, and that Chinese whispers inevitably turned that into "He's been told he's gone in the summer". I do believe the club would be willing to do a mutual parting out of respect for what he's done, but there's no chance he's giving up one of the most prestigious jobs in football due to homesickness. I do believe the club will wait until the end of the season to assess. He's managed to pull through a couple of critical breakpoints this season and has seemingly shown the club enough to convince them he's capable of turning things around, or at least secure CL. He has immense credit in the bank, and the club will not make rash decisions on a man who brought us our 2nd league title in 30 years.

15 Feb 2026 11:32:15
Hi Chewy, I'm not saying what I said is the most likely scenario; I'm just responding to the rumours that he's been told he will be replaced at the end of the season, no matter what.

I do agree with you. This season hasn't been good enough, and it's more likely his future employment will depend on what happens from now until the end of the season.

15 Feb 2026 11:54:43
My opinion of Slott is this: if he continues with boring football, then I would want him to go. If he can play the football we all want him to play, then he stays. People think we are entitled, but we have been brought up on playing great football.

The trophy cabinet shows that we are expectant that the team plays the Liverpool way, and nothing else will be accepted. YNWA.

15 Feb 2026 12:28:25
I'd say at least half the managers we've had since Kenny left in '91 haven't played the Liverpool way.

15 Feb 2026 12:28:46
I agree with Albeydered. If we get to watch what I call 'Liverpool' football, I'm happy with Slot or whoever the manager is. By Liverpool football, I want to see fast, attacking, aggressive football. It won't always work put like that, but that should be the intention. I've watched Liverpool long enough to know u don't always get the trophies that u may deserve r want, but u want to see good football played the right way.

If it's pure boredom, passing backwards and sideways for most of the 95-100 mins, as in periods of this season, then it's a no from me for whoever the manager is.

15 Feb 2026 12:46:17
You may have been brought up on playing great football. For many of us, we have seen the cycles from Shankley onwards, and it wasn't always pretty. Even Klopp's early years weren't great because he didn't have the players, but Rogers' team that nearly won the league was thrilling at times. There were years under various managers when the football was good, but you'd be hiding behind the couch watching them because you knew they were going to let goals in. So if your subset is the couple of years watching Klopp's team, but excludes the first couple, and the two years after winning the league and 22/23 when we played desperately badly at times and literally scraped CL qualification, yes, you were brought up in great football.

Out of interest, were you calling for Klopp to be sacked in 20/21, one of the worst title defences in PL history, 22/23 when we missed out on CL qualification, or 23/24 when a 95th minute goal from Ali was needed to qualify for the CL?

15 Feb 2026 13:24:10
@D-day, I think you are misremembering. Ali scored in the 2020/21 season itself. It was a poor title defence, but literally all our CBs were injured. We did recover once Klopp trusted Nat and Rhys, though, and in fact, we took 26 points out of the final 30. 22-23 season was definitely the worst under Klopp. Fabinho and Henderson just completely fell off the cliff, and the style of play started to become more "controlled". 23-24 season, we were literally top of the league in March. Until the FA Cup QF loss to United just before the international break, we were in the hunt for a quadruple. The season capitulated after that, but at no point were we in danger of missing out on CL.

Also, that season we still finished with 81 points (which I think would win the title easily this year). There is no point in denigrating Klopp just to express your support for Slot. We have been much better the past couple of games, and if we continue to play like this, not many will want him gone. Also, hopefully the "energy-saving" from the first half of the season pays dividends now. Granted, Slot could use youth players more, but then every manager has some things the fan base never likes. The two non-negotiables for me are: good playing style, chances to young players. Lately, even if not for the whole game, I have been happy with the playing style, so I am hoping we build on that.

15 Feb 2026 13:44:30 Far from denigrating Klopp, he himself clearly stated that he would not have been surprised if FSG sacked him. My point is that you can just say the manager is only to blame. LFC's defence of the title was derailed by three injuries, and the poor season after the quadruple attempt was because the players were shattered, or some had come to the end of the line. Even with Klopp, the football wasn't great at times, and the team lost loads of points.Some just look with rose tinted glasses and think the football was always the "Liverpool way". It hasn't been. 30yrs without a PL title is testament to that. Slot is one of two managers to win a PL, and this squad is very much in transition, despite the big spend last summer.

Only the dimmest bulbs cannot shed light on the drop off in previously imperious Virg/Mo, and fail to acknowledge the impact of so many departures and additions to the squad. Slot's team will not play the same as Klopp's. Pep's team doesn't play the same way it did five years ago. Ferguson's teams evolved with personnel changes, and there were some barren years as he built his next team. What is it with LFC supporters, or certainly the online warriors? It's as if they don't understand that players and managers change teams.

15 Feb 2026 16:35:37
D-day, may I ask if you have ever been involved in football, like played, managed, coached?

15 Feb 2026 18:17:56
I have.

15 Feb 2026 20:31:52
Arne Slot sympathisers. ? It sounds like they are supporting Putin or something. Believe it or not, Chewy, some people just believe you don't sack a manager the season after he won the league. The truth is, none of us really know what is going on behind the scenes. There could be a reason for the poor form this season other than the manager, so the club thinks it makes little sense to sack a manager who has shown he's capable of winning the league.

This season has certainly been an outlier in Slot's career. Or they could've agreed he'll go at the end of the season. Who knows?

15 Feb 2026 23:07:39
Have as many discussions as you like. He's gone. Roll on summer.

16 Feb 2026 07:23:50
All we can have is discussions, Scouse John, unless you are an LFC board member. Even someone as well informed as you cannot say with absolute certainty that Slot will leave. Are you an LFC board member?

14 Feb 2026 21:54:05
Good result. Rio looked great in his cameo. Next three games are Premier League.
22nd Forest away
28th West ham home
3rd march Wolves away

That's 9 points needed.

15 Feb 2026 10:41:28
It was probably the first time Rio came on this season where the other team had to come out and chase the game, and you could see how good he looked with the extra space.

If it was a Premier League game, he'd have had a lovely goal, as he was clearly onside. This kid has it. It's easy to forget he doesn't turn 18 for another 6 months.

14 Feb 2026 21:04:48
Very early days to say 100% correct, but I've been told that Slot could be taking the Ajax job.

In other news, we're playing terribly again.
Can see a upset here.

14 Feb 2026 21:14:34
Reported last week in Dutch news that Jordi Cruyff likes him and wants him to take over.

14 Feb 2026 21:38:25
How's that working out for you now, Robbo?

14 Feb 2026 21:43:33
Glad to be proven wrong, should be 4.

14 Feb 2026 21:47:52
I was going to say, what game are you watching, Robbo? :)

14 Feb 2026 21:55:41
1st half, mate, we weren't great. 2nd half, we did well.

14 Feb 2026 22:06:59
Gutted for Rio. Shocking decision to disallow his goal. The decisions in the Villa/Newcastle game were shocking too. The FA Cup is proving a great advert for VAR.

15 Feb 2026 08:43:56
Rio looked more dangerous in his 15 mins than Gakpo has looked all season. Hopefully, when Slot does go, he takes Gakpo with him.

15 Feb 2026 11:58:21
ShipleyKopite, no mate, it shows how bad the referees and lines people are that we are wanting VAR in the FA Cup.

15 Feb 2026 13:28:09
Thanks, Robbo. Personally, I just hope you're not proven wrong wrt your first point.

14 Feb 2026 16:58:21
I'm finding the recently posted stats from the Slot "in" camp interesting reading.

Who would of thought we would be on par (or thereabouts) with our closest rivals in a few key areas? However, i would suggest that just because Slots stats are deceivingly flattering since joining, especially compared to other teams crapper form this season, does not paint the whole picture.

A more accurate measure of his success is found in the table standings. The table does not lie, and we currently sit 6th behind two rivals which everyone knows have been utter pants all season, apart from a recent uptick in form. Lose again next week and we drop further down the table.

Need we all be reminded again of getting dumped out the FA cup last year by PLYMOUTH? Or consistently getting battered at home nearly every match by what many would consider to be inferior opposition?

He won the league with Klopps team, and has implemented his style much to the detriment of our form this season, all the while spuffing 100's of millions of pounds on players.

The form is rubbish, the football is boring and predictable, nearly every week someone else gets injured, and as soon as we 'seem' to turn a corner, we get let down again. Gakpo must have dirt on him to be picked week in week out despite being awful every match.

Him, along with the chuckle brothers need to be binned off asap for the sake of this club and our long term success.

14 Feb 2026 20:59:16
The Slot sympathizers are really out to try and justify the dross. That seems borderline delusional to me; they're starting to sound like Arsenal fans now. I'd like to hear them explain away this stat: Rodgers' last 38 games: 17W-10D-11L. Slot's last 38 games: 19W-9D-10L.

14 Feb 2026 22:07:51
Great result for the club today, lads, let's get behind Arne.

{Ed025's Note - you played well FM, granted against a very passive Brighton side who are obviously concentrating on their relegation battle because they put out a very weak side mate, but you can do no more than win..

15 Feb 2026 00:56:07
Florian Musiala - Against a 2nd rate team 2 losses short of relagation?! Yeah, mesmerising stuff, definitely worth fotgiving Slopball and his shoddy management. No, it's over, he's not staying on, no chance. All you Slot sympathizers seem to be forgetting he was in contract extension talks early in the season and there hasn't been so much as a whisper of such for months now, when he takes the Ajax job (or wherever he goes) you can keep getting behind him as much as you like.

15 Feb 2026 10:50:24
You seem triggered, Chewy. Everything ok? ? I'm simply getting behind the Liverpool manager, mate. I can remember a time when that's what fans did.

15 Feb 2026 10:48:11
Ah sur Ed did you not know its never because we played well when we win its because the other team are passive, knackered or 2nd rate and two losses short of relegation.Brighton must have fell off a cliff since they went and knocked a United side who've been on top form since outa the cup at Old Trafford.i love it?

{Ed025's Note - Brighton dropped their 3 best attackers FM in Mitoma, Minteh and Wellbeck mate, i dont blame them because obviously staying in the prem is the main priority but i wont detract from the Liverpool performance which i thought was quite good..

14 Feb 2026 16:46:27
Realistic signings in the summer

Anderson
Onana (Villa not the clown keeper haha)
Schotterbeck
Rodgers
Mane
A top class Salah replacement at RW

Outs

Chiesa
Macca
Tsimi
Konate
Salah.

14 Feb 2026 19:00:56
Ibou will stay.

15 Feb 2026 12:16:15
Anderson - Not realistic, likely to go to City. Onana (Villa, not the clown keeper, haha) - I'd imagine the issues with Elliott would mean we'd be reluctant to do any form of business with Villa. Schotterbeck - prob off to Madrid. Rodgers - See Onana. Mane - Likely.