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13 Sep 2026 23:04:51
Not Liverpool related: but certainly football related.
Bruno Fernandez, the current player of the year. Awful antics today. Fellas like that are killing the game. Disgusted. United got exactly what they deserved.

14 Sep 2026 17:47:27
Bruno is fantastic player in isolation but as a model professional he is in the gutter, chronic whinger, always throwing his arms up in the air at his own players, feigns injury more than any player I have ever seen. For me he is Absolute quality on the ball but a footballing lowlife.

14 Sep 2026 19:25:02
I would 100% have him instead of Wirtz that's my opinion based on the following facts, you can argue till the cows come home when it's an opinion, on whose right and whose wrong, what's in the actual record books, cannot be a debated opinion but the true facts

Fernandes 25-26 PL Season: 35 Apps, 9 Goals, 21 assists.
Wirtz 25-26 PL Season: 31 Apps, 5 Goals, 3 assists.
Wirtz 26-27 PL Season: 4 Apps, 0 Goals, 1 assist.
Fernandes's One PL season figures beat Wirtz's figures for Two PL seasons so far? 80% more goals, Six times better assist figures, Fernandes has scored 3 Hat Tricks, 2 in PL games, Wirtz has never scored more than one goal in a PL match. It took Wirtz 17 PL games to score his first PL goal.

There you have it, the number one reason why Alonso turned down the LFC job (throw in Frimpong as well) if Wirtz is the best thing since sliced bread, why has Alonso snubbed him three times, once at RM, twice when he bought Rogers instead, and three times when Fernandez went to Man City, Alonso knows full well what side his bread is buttered on. Anyone who thinks Wirtz is a good signing, is in my "opinion" just as bad as Richard Hughes, it's quite clear Wirtz does not have an "End Product" would you really pay £100 million plus for 37 PL apps, 5 goals, 4 assists, but I know a Man/DOF who did, and paid the penalty by being sacked, for signing the best player since sliced bread as well according to the majority on here, he couldn't beat an egg or pass water?

14 Sep 2026 23:49:10
007 i agree that bruno is currently a very good player but i have no idea how you think Alonso snubbed Wirtz. Rogers and Fernandez only just transferred and AFAIK Wirtz had no intention of leaving LFC this year.

And when he joined us, its on record that Wirtz did so by snubbing other clubs such as Bayern. RM never made a formal offer but given they had Bellingham I doubt Perez ever considered it anyway.

14 Sep 2026 06:03:21
Would you look at the hue and cry over a wrong decision against united.
PGMOL bending backwards to offer apologies for united.

Where are our apologies for non sensible decisions against alison penalty and gackpo penalty.

Tell me they are not biased when they are so evidently so. Now till end of season see them giving every 50-50 decision in there favour of united. Just like last year.

Fernandez decision is still judgement and one can get it wrong on whether they deemed him effecting the play or not. However, the Allison decision was blatant disregard to rules and football as we know it. Where is the hue and cry? Where are our apologies? We have been soft I will tell you this- They won't have got away with that decision with Klopp around.
Its about time we at Anfield should blast every half decision and put pressure on referees.

14 Sep 2026 08:47:40
That was karma for the maguire hand ball they did not give. How can a player kick another player three times in one incident and stay on it is beyond belief. Both players should of walked Bruno was embarrassing the way he was rolling around the park like a truck had hit him the coward. Hate seeing pros trying to get other pros sent off.

13 Sep 2026 18:48:05
If the English sides do well in Europe again then 5th place gets Champions league. England is 15 points above second place Italy as of today. The aim for Andoni is keeping us in Europe with a top 4 finish. Now last season the top 4 was Arsenal, City, Utd, Villa. For me City and Arsenal will fight it out for the title again. Villa have had an absolute mare but could come back. United are a top side but how will they cope in more competitions with less depth. A few injuries could derail them.

So for me it will be a close call between us, Chelsea(due to one competition) Villa and perhaps another surprise side.

For me personally we should be aiming for 3rd but I'd be happy with 4th.

13 Sep 2026 19:04:33
Yeah I'd agree with that ape. Arsenal + city top 2 and quite a gap to the rest imo. All the teams u have named there have a question against them: Villa, Chelsea, utd, spurs and Liverpool who before season started u would've felt would be up there all huge questions against them. Hopefully we get 3rd certainly every chance to get it.

14 Sep 2026 04:21:28
Given our squad but considering transition from Slot ball, I think aiming for 3rd is realistic and doable.

14 Sep 2026 13:16:42
We'll scrape Champions League I reckon, but I genuinely don't give a rats what position we qualify in so long as we do qualify, Iraola can't work miracles, things will take time. What I'm most concerned with is seeing a notable development in our style and consistency, and in the players' better understanding their own roles and each other's, the footballing relationships, the positioning and the movment all need major work.

I'm ok with a bit of a rolercoaster first few months, as long as we come through the second half of the season and particularly the run in looking like a well-oiled machine.

14 Sep 2026 16:01:32
Am I the only one who thinks we've got a chance of winning the league?

We are having a shaky start but I think Arsenal and City will both go through shaky patches too.

We are starting to defend better, now we just need to unlock the forwards and we could be in business.

The connection between the team is key. We've spent 12 months with the midfield having zero connection with the back 4 and that is now improving but we've lost a bit of potency going forward. We just need to get the attack more connected to the midfield which will allow us to press more effectively and win the ball higher up giving the attackers more space to play.

It all comes from the 2 CBs. If they are higher up then the midfield can press without leaving a huge gap between the Defence and midfield. That then allows the forwards to press without leaving a huge gap between the Attack and midfield. This makes us harder to play through and puts the player on the ball under pressure which leads to turnovers.

Yes it leaves space in behind but as long as you can consistently get pressure on the ball that risk can be mitigated.

We've done it in parts this season but it's still very inconsistent. If we can nail it down I think we'll be a real force.

{Ed025's Note - to your first line RSO...yes you are..

14 Sep 2026 16:50:57
We have 0 chance of winning the league. I also think we'll finish below Chelsea, they have so many components that they can rest and still put out a proper squad.
United also have some decent players now. I'd hope we can get 5th.

14 Sep 2026 17:02:38
I mean mathematically yes we do but in terms of reality, then I think there is very slim chances indeed. Top 4 and a cup win with the team progressively getting better as the season goes on will do me. Then maybe next year we can challenge for the title.

15 Sep 2026 00:30:33
You lot need to have a little faith. I couldn't imagine supporting Liverpool and not expecting to win the league. Maybe it's because I was brought up in Liverpool in the 80s when it just felt like we owned the league title.

Of course I understand it's a long shot but with the squad we have I truly believe it's possible.

15 Sep 2026 01:10:51
I'd rather have brains than faith.
We couldn't win a raffle, never mind the league.
Either you don't watch the games or you just haven't got a clue.
We will be battling for a champions league place again.

15 Sep 2026 09:32:04
Well Chewy, you have neither.

13 Sep 2026 16:48:22
Alejandro balde

What do you guys think of the Barcelona left back completely out of favour and I think has no chance of getting back in the team behind Xavi Espart and Joao Cancelo

Miles better than what we have 22 years old.

13 Sep 2026 18:28:43
Who's a player for you who is A) overrated. B) underrated.

For me Mainoo, he's shocking but is boosted by good PR, fernandes is great against average teams but big games he's a no show.

Underrated? Nunes at right back for city. if szobo had the positional sense he'd follow suit and exceed nunes.

13 Sep 2026 18:38:20
Man United now has two defeats in 4 PL games.

All you Andoni "Bashers" be very, very careful what you wish for?

YNWA Andoni.

13 Sep 2026 18:49:04
I haven't seen many if any Iraola bashers yet 007, some of the players are getting it which is fair enough when it's long running underperformance.

When you look at Man United you see a sprinkling of good players like Mbeumo, but also quite a lot of mediocre players. How the likes of Zirksee are still around that place is a mystery. They're quite a battling team, remind me a bit of Everton, but lack real quality except Bruno Fernandes.

13 Sep 2026 21:16:26
Haven't seen one yet.

14 Sep 2026 04:18:12
Bruno Fernandes is massively overrated, he's not close to being the best player in the league.

14 Sep 2026 15:55:18
Fernandez averages 30 goals & assists a season, he's a horrible little b**tard but he's an excellent player, there's nothing overrated about him. Statistically he's been the best Premier League midfielder for the best part of a decade. Hard pill for some to swallow I imagine, but the stats don't lie.

Haven't seen a single Iraola basher yet.

14 Sep 2026 16:07:49
I agree Fifth Element. Bruno has been Utd's main problem for years. They seem adamant that he's a world class player so he's the first name on the team sheet, gets the armband and everything goes through him.

He just continues to be average and wasteful in most games with a small smattering of quality once every ten games which maintains his reputation.

I'm ok with it because as long as they all think he's great they'll keep playing him and won't get back to where they were. Nobody enjoyed the Fergie years.

{Ed025's Note - hmmmm..

14 Sep 2026 17:05:22
So he gets his 30 goals and assists average as cited by Chewy by doing something every ten games Rio. Your maths isn't the best you need to work harder at school. He may be in the twilight of a career but he's been a very good player.

13 Sep 2026 14:44:06
Milner back at LFC getting his coaching badges started apparently. cheered me up this weekend ?.

13 Sep 2026 16:16:10
Great to hear. Love to see ex players like this round the club.

13 Sep 2026 18:35:28
Love to see good coaches around the place. couldn't care less if they used to play for us.

13 Sep 2026 09:44:31
I wasn't able to watch the game yesterday but I was in the kop midweek and I don't understand these calls to drop Wirtz. Against Atletico he was pressing, winning the ball and playing key passes to create chances. If other players finished the chances he created then his assists stats (these are important for those that don't believe in the 'eye test' anymore) would be incredible.

He is one of our biggest talents and we should be unlocking his potential, not dropping him.

{Ed025's Note - hmmmm..

13 Sep 2026 10:02:00
If he'd cost 20 mil he'd of been dropped by now. He doesn't offer much but then what do most of them offer at points so it's a different one.

13 Sep 2026 10:11:01
Think it could be just about anyone been called to be dropped after yesterday in fairness. im going easy on Wirtz as I went in on him yesterday. My honest opinion on him though is that as much as I see him improving as time goes by and Ireola gets the players in that actually suit his style of play I don't think we are ever going to get this footballing unicorn that people imo are clinging onto.

He should not be above criticism and excuses be made for all the time. He will get better with more pace, tempo and runs in behind in the team but look at Keita, Sanchi, Nkunku. all absolute world beaters in Germany that found the Premier League much much more difficult.

13 Sep 2026 10:35:53
He has to do so much more imo. Good footballer and all the rest but just not effective enough. Bits+ pieces here and there but just not enough to try and build a team around.


We in transition no doubt about it and if more stability around him I've no doubt he will be better but for me your no.10 can win u a game on his own at times and I've yet to see wirtzdo that.

13 Sep 2026 13:58:15
It is just not one player the whole team are to blame. If they have mirrors in their changing room then they all need to take a long look in the mirrors and ask am i giving it all on the pitch and for the fans and the club.

13 Sep 2026 14:14:56
Hughes caused the problem! Can Hughes solve the problem? Saudi Winter window reopens Jan3-Jan31 2027, take his Dad with him for a bit of Sun? Andoni will never wait for any player, Pace is the number one must in this league for any outfield position.

AI has already got other midfield options Szobs, Koumas, Gravy? mine personally is Isak/Barcola twin CFs, two wide men Gakpo, Munoz, when we lose the ball one of Isak/Barcola sits on their No 6. Barcola had two one on one with the GK slicing right through the middle against AM.

Worked at Bournemouth for AI for the last two years, twin CFs Evanilson, Kluivert (converted winger to CF/number 10).

13 Sep 2026 09:06:23
Playing at Anfield with close to a £400m attack against a Fulham team that hadn't gotten any point this season yet a defender was our best player on the pitch.

How can there be three £100m players playing and yet not one one of them can take the game by the scruff of the neck?

If you are a £100m player you should standout in such a game even when others are playing badly. That's how you justify your price tag.

Rice, Caicedo, Enzo, Anderson, Rogers all seemed to hit the ground running when they moved not sure why it is taking ours a long time to adjust particularly Wirtz.

In fact, if you a £100m player, I believe you should be making an immediate impact even if you moved from a different planet.

I will be contacting Bayern to Swap Wirtz for Olise or Madrid to swap Bellingham, if he continues this way to the end of the season.

I know this may seem far fetched but then again if anyone had told me last year that Barcola would be a Liverpool player by the end of this summer, I would have asked them to get their head checked.


I still have hope that these guys will come good though and whenever they are playing, I will surely be cheering them on. I really hope it works out in the end.

13 Sep 2026 10:13:31
Maybe Xabi would take him in exchange for Palmer or Estevao?.

13 Sep 2026 10:22:42
I actually wouldn't mind Wirtz for Estevao at this point Florian.

13 Sep 2026 11:01:45
I said it on here in the summer I'd have taken it nigerred. Would have instantly gave us balance and a front four of Barcola, Dom, Estevao and Isak would on paper at least have been top top drawer. There were concerns about his injury but he seems to be back from that now. Just my opinion, and we all know what they are like.

13 Sep 2026 08:03:41
We just look so unbalanced. it's like square pegs in round holes. I still blame our recruitment team. We needed 2 new full backs and a holding midfielder and in the end we now have 4 wingers and most of them are left sided when we needed an out and out right winger.

Just seems strange that most of us were saying this at the start of the summer window yet we made no attempt to sign these positions. Tsimi was absolutely woeful yesterday.

14 Sep 2026 04:20:29
Our forward line cost more than Fulham's entire team, the performance yesterday had nothing to do with the recruitment team.