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17 Aug 2024 12:10:08
Afternoon ed002,
We've moved a few players on and potentially more, a good thing? Do you see the squad as bloated?
Cheers
Drogie.
{Ed002's Note - There are certainly players in the squad that won't get a game (e.g. Phillips and Williams) and efforts are being made to sell others, and bring in additions. The time to ask that will be on September 1.}
1.) 17 Aug 2024 12:33:20
Ok cheers ed002.
2.) 18 Aug 2024 12:24:54
I can understand some players being kept in for potential etc but Phillips and Williams still being on the books is ridiculous.
{Ed002's Note - On the plus side, Anderson Arroyo has finally left after eight loans.}
3.) 18 Aug 2024 23:19:39
Forgot about him. Unbelievable. If I showed anything close to that level of inefficient resource management in my job I'd be sacked instantly. How some people stay employed at this supposedly top tier level is beyond me.
15 Aug 2024 08:42:54
Morning ed002,
We've moved or and are moving on a few players, has interest in Gravenberch gone?
Cheers
Drogie.
{Ed002's Note - Galatasaray opted for another after speaking with Liverpool.
1.) 15 Aug 2024 09:24:02
Cheers ed002.
01 Aug 2024 13:47:47
Hi ed002 - are Galatasary still interested in talking Gravenberch?
Cheers
Drogie.
{Ed002's Note - Yes, but I understand they want an initial loan only at this time.}
1.) 01 Aug 2024 15:37:13
Ed, this is a reach, but I'm curious if you know anything about the circumstances around Gravenberch/ Galatasary. Does he have an aggressive agent that seems to be always looking to move him on? Is he concerned about playing time or perhaps how he fits into Slot's approach? From where I'm sitting, I thought he had a decent year last year. Some bumps, but a lot of good moments too, and definitely seems to be one that fits well into the midfield group at LFC. I find it odd that he is once again in the rumour mill.
{Ed002's Note - Agents talk to clubs all or their time. It is no different than anyone else.}
2.) 01 Aug 2024 16:24:49
Interesting. Thanks, Ed. I get it. I guess it took it as if there were some legs to their pursuit of him, but I'll take it for what it is. Appreciate it all the notes as always!
{Ed002's Note - There is interest in him.}
11 Jul 2024 20:31:21
Evening Ed002.
Heard today we were in for Watkins, load of nonsense? Also, have we approached Newcastle again for Gordon?
Cheers
Drogie.
{Ed002's Note - Ollie Watkins (S) Agent is looking for options and has spoken with Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal. Aston Villa want a new contract.
Anthony Gordon (LW/F) I find it very surprising that Liverpool have indeed enquired after Gordon as an option ahead of others they have been considering as a Luiz replacement including Federico Chiesa. Newcastle are open to a sale as the player is pushing for the move - in a similar way when he left Everton, but they will look to scalp a buyer. After an initial offer was rejected, Liverpool have returned for further discussion but want the price to drop and to include a player in the deal. Although Kelleher as been mentioned, Newcastle have signed Vlachodimos. Their desire for Quansah was rejected by Liverpool who have now offered Joe Gomez. Newcastle would likely accept a £70M cash deal, or lesser cash if agreement could be reached with a player and both sides. Liverpool would be willing to include any fringe player or any player they are willing to sell. It is possible. A wildcard option would be Manchetser City but they would have to find a buyer for Jack Grealish who they would likely have to take a significant loss on.}
1.) 11 Jul 2024 22:10:06
Would make absolutely no sense. Villa will ask stupid money for him as he’s on a long contract (til 2028), they are in the champions league and there’s the additional “English tax”, add to that the fact that he’ll be 29 in December, there’s simply no point paying over the odds for a player that old.
2.) 11 Jul 2024 22:43:59
Not sure I would straight swap Gomez for Gordon. Would they be interested in Nat Phillip?
3.) 11 Jul 2024 22:47:24
I’m sure I’ve read the same thing somewhere about 4 or 5 times.
4.) 12 Jul 2024 07:00:19
Hopefully that will get the Gordon deal done Ed002. Newcastle get a decent RB/ CB who improves their squad, we get a very good LW/ CF who improves our squad. Win win.
5.) 12 Jul 2024 07:48:08
Well if we are offering all our center backs left right and center to other teams that means we are brining in more than one center back.
6.) 12 Jul 2024 08:00:18
Eds, if Liverpool are looking for a striker is Toney a possibility? His contract is running down next year.
{Ed002's Note - No.}
7.) 12 Jul 2024 09:45:02
Absolutely baffling that we would rather pay 50 million more for Gordon than Chiesa. I would actually prefer we keep Diaz than buy Gordon but appreciate our hand may be forced. Nonetheless there must be better options than Gordon - I’d even prefer Harvey Barnes from Newcastle if he could stay fit.
Poor signing and likely using a significant part of our budget to get it over the line.
We would then also need to replace Gomez and doubt we could get a better squad player than him.
8.) 12 Jul 2024 10:08:45
Ed,
Are you aware of the amount of money offered along with Gomez? Or what both clubs value him at?
Thanks!
{Ed002's Note - They want £70M.}
9.) 12 Jul 2024 10:28:24
£45-50m cash plus Gomez should do it so, that's assuming Gomez wants Newcastle and they want him obviously. Sad to see Joe go but I think the timing is right for everyone.
10.) 12 Jul 2024 10:39:30
Thanks Ed,
Gomez and 35mil sounds about right to me.
11.) 12 Jul 2024 19:00:35
Or sell gomez for 25 - 30m and spend 50m on nico williams release clause? . Not against Gordon but I'd try Williams first, I'd also pick up olmo too if possible and sell jota.
12.) 12 Jul 2024 19:11:44
Phillips is nowhere near good enough for Newcastle.
13.) 13 Jul 2024 23:45:58
This is crazy talk, Joe Gomez is homegrown, cracking player and versatile he can play anywhere across the back four. He would be super hard to replace and he would be a huge loss to the squad. Mad so many are happy to see him used as a make weight.
22 May 2024 07:17:41
Morning ed002,
You mentioned MacAllister is on Madrid's list for 2025, why specifically 2025?
Cheers
Drogie.
{Ed002's Note - Clubs identify players they are interested in who aren't immediately available (e.g. in the case of Real Madrid, Florian Wirtz) or are deemed too expensive (e.g. Erling Haaland). Clubs will hope to see players run down their contract if entering the final year (e.g. Trent Alexander-Arnold).}
1.) 22 May 2024 09:05:17
Ok thanks ed002, I understand regarding Trent, I’m just trying to see why MacAllister would be available in 2025, does his contract run down then too? cheers Drogie.
{Ed002's Note - He is a Real Madrid target for 2025 - it doesn't mean Liverpool would look to sell. It is no different to Liverpool having targets that clubs don't want to sell.}
2.) 22 May 2024 10:05:11
Imagine how Madrid could look in 2025. Alonso coming in as manager. Camavinga Tchouameni Mac Allister Valverde Bellingham Wirtz in midfield Vinicius Mbappe Haaland Rodrygo Guler Endrick up top ?.
3.) 22 May 2024 10:35:04
Or Klopp, maybe?
4.) 22 May 2024 10:11:52
Ed02 rumors of Alexis has a 60 million release clause in his contract? I don't remember him having that in there?
{Ed002's Note - There is nothing noted on the TMS. He could of course have a separate agreement with Liverpool.}
5.) 22 May 2024 18:11:53
Would Klopp go to Real, or would he choose an ailing Barca? I can see him ending up at one of those two.
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16 Mar 2025 21:57:31
Thanks for the earlier replies Reds and ed0025 mate.
Well that didn't go to plan did it!
Before heading back to the hotel, was sat in the curry house after the game, my lad
asked how long have I been going to Wembley - since 86, 39 years and I'm sure there are some on here have been going even longer. In all the years, I honestly think this was the worst cup final performance I've ever witnessed both home and abroad, the atmosphere was awful too. I didn't see any, but reports of Newcastle fans in our end, if true, who sold them the tickets!
We are going to really need to lick ourselves up for the run in
Cheers
Drogie.
1.) 16 Mar 2025 23:09:49
Nah, 2nd worst - the Wimbledon FA Cup final is still the low point for me.
That said we were just poor today. Too many looking like they were waiting for the school break to begin. Hopefully when the international break is over, they are reinvigorated enough to give it one last go for the last 9 league games.
2.) 16 Mar 2025 23:20:31
Sorry your lad had to witness that shameful performance, Drogie. I've seen a fair few of our finals at Wembley and Cardiff and that is without doubt our worst ever performance. Inexcusable.
Regards to Geordies being in our end. That is also shameful and should never happen. We're Liverpool for gawd sake. Safe journey back, Drogie. You'll be there when we lift number 20.Hopefully.
16 Mar 2025 06:57:07
Morning reds.
Heading down to Wembley this morning only this time it's with my lad, he's 10 and it's his first cup final, so have to be on my best behaviour this year!
Drogie.
{Ed025's Note - great stuff Drogie, have a great day mate and hopefully you bring the trophy home..
1.) 16 Mar 2025 13:17:31
All the best Drogie.
2.) 16 Mar 2025 13:20:05
Hope you and your lad have a good time mate, fingers crossed for the win.
3.) 16 Mar 2025 13:35:29
Nice one Drogie have a great time.
4.) 16 Mar 2025 13:36:38
@Drogie hope you both have a top day making memories that'll last forever.
5.) 16 Mar 2025 14:29:07
Quality stuff Drogie.
Hope you and the lad have a great day and it’s memories to last a lifetime.
6.) 16 Mar 2025 15:34:06
Brilliant, Drogie. Hope it's a day you will both cherish.
07 Mar 2025 21:45:51
Evening 25 mate.
I see the trolls are giving you some grief, hope you're keeping well pal, have you been up to the new ground yet?
Cheers
Drogie.
{Ed025's Note - its all good you know Drogie, im no shrinking violet myself mate and its all water off a ducks back, i have been to BMD twice but only seen it from the outside up to now, i have been promised a ticket for one of the first few games from a contractor who has VIP tickets but you never know if these things pan out of course, really looking forward to seeing the inside because it looks amazing, im good thanks my friend and am going to Spain tomorrow for a short break with the wife, i hope i find you well my old mate..
1.) 07 Mar 2025 22:04:02
In life its all about perspective. See glass half full or half empty.
Nobody is trolling, we love Liverpool FC and that's what we are, that's what we do.
2.) 07 Mar 2025 22:54:27
You love Liverpool until they draw or lose lad.
Enjoy that break Ed, fingers crossed those tickets come through for you at the new ground too.
{Ed025's Note - cheers Flash, it looks like the weather will be better here mate, i might go in a Spanish church and pray for that ticket.. :)
3.) 07 Mar 2025 22:58:58
Enjoy your hols ed. Hope the Mrs is on her best behaviour!
{Ed025's Note - thanks Mark, she is just on 70 now mate so i dont have to pack her red high heels, basque ans suzzies these days mate.. :)
4.) 07 Mar 2025 23:01:36
Ed025, have a great time in Spain, my mate. God bless you and your better half.
{Ed025's Note - nice one Rome mate..
5.) 07 Mar 2025 23:04:05
I've been reading and I think all Ed25's "grief" can be termed under banter this time round.
The man may be an Evertonian but he knows he is very much loved around these parts.
Enjoy Spain me aul mucker!
{Ed025's Note - i will thanks Davey..cheers mate..
6.) 08 Mar 2025 06:16:23
Was definitely banter from me - as I know Ed25 can wear it. His banter beats mine hands down anyway. :)
Have a great break Ed25. Love your comments on the site.
{Ed025's Note - cheers Ted..
7.) 08 Mar 2025 07:48:41
Flash, it's more like lee loves Liverpool until it looks like there is a probability- however remote and even before the game- that they might encounter some hiccups in the near future.
8.) 08 Mar 2025 07:42:39
Hope you and your wife get some wonderful early Spring sun in Spain. Leave the rain on the plane, as the saying goes …
As for the trolls, we all know they live under the Bridge and only rear their ugly heads every know and again. A quick butt usually sorts them out.
{Ed025's Note - put the mockers on us there StEA. It’s raining and cold mate…cheers ?
9.) 08 Mar 2025 08:29:47
Deepest sympathy goes to the Mrs Ed
Only messing mate, have a good one.
{Ed025's Note - nice one STE
10.) 08 Mar 2025 10:34:45
The Shankly quote of "If you can't support us when we lose then, don't support us when we win" is one that @Leek (and several others I can mention) wear very well like a glove.
Oh, and have a nice vacay, Ed25. Don't mind the trolls. They can't be helped so why try, eh? Hope the sun will be out where you're at.
{Ed025's Note - cheers Oli..
11.) 08 Mar 2025 10:58:50
Ed25 is an absolute gent. Have a cracking time, hope you remembered to iron your budgie smugglers?.
{Ed025's Note - budgie smugglers Semi? I need a fur coat and a paraffin heater here mate…it’s bloody Baltic..?
12.) 08 Mar 2025 21:10:27
Ed1 - I’m glad you pointed out the deficiencies in the attack holding onto the ball. I felt there were a number of dangerous moments where attacks broke down before they started.
{Ed001's Note - I think that was our biggest problem.}
19 Jan 2025 08:44:03
Leek, how will FSG detail our season? There’s money to spend and just a heads up, FSG do not get involved with the day to day running of the club, including transfers. Just like many, you’re barking up the wrong tree.
1.) 19 Jan 2025 09:28:13
FSG is business entity. To answer your questions, please state the biz objectives of FSG. Is winning lesgue title, champions league title a KPI of FSG? Then i will reply.
2.) 19 Jan 2025 09:35:59
Drogie do you believe that FSG are some how not in the loop of what will be the 3 biggest contracts in the history of the club or the biggest loss of assets for free.
I’d imagine FSG will be quite hands on with this. What business owner wouldn’t be.
3.) 19 Jan 2025 09:45:06
If they are not JK. And I suspect they may not be. JWH is getting too old and unattached, or his focus is on the FSG expansion and not on us.
Tbh we have never been his primary focus. I think it is time someone who is prepared to give us, the fans, more emotional investment and engagement laid their cards on the table and made him an offer.
4.) 19 Jan 2025 10:31:29
Most business owners have absolutely nothing to do with employee contracts.
5.) 19 Jan 2025 10:36:35
Leek, football has been a business since 1992. If you don’t think FSG’s objective is to win, then more fool you.
Maybe take a look at the clubs accounts, you might learn something, it’s transparent and there for all to see. the club will more than likely make another loss due to not being the the CL last season
You really have no idea, and as the great ed002 said, football finance and the average fan don’t mix - toy fall into the category.
6.) 19 Jan 2025 10:45:58
FSG pay big bucks to those who they feel fit to run the club. Trent was ready to sign 18 or so months ago, but the club, the previous regime, not FSG, sat ok their laurels. With Salah and Virg it made sense to wait, especially Virg as his form fell off the edge of a cliff after his injury.
7.) 19 Jan 2025 10:57:23
@Drogie, I think FSG (at Henry, Werner etc. level) may know about these things cos we know Michael Gordon (an FSG partner) used to run the club on a day to day level. That does not mean that they will intervene in player-related issues. Why? Cos they never have.
The top FSG brass hired people to do this like Hughes, Ward and Edwards (at a higher level) with Billy Hogan to run the club (I think) so if @Leek has issues with these people then, fair enuff. Always, screaming "FSG" when Salah misses a chance or when we concede is just disturbing behavior, IMO.
8.) 19 Jan 2025 11:06:40
They'd definitely be made aware of the contract situation but I'm not sure if they'd step in directly to resolve it. I'd imagine they'd be putting pressure on Ward to sort it out one way or another though.
9.) 19 Jan 2025 11:52:36
So if the club employees decides to give Salah a Haaland style contract FSG would be none the wiser until the contracts signed?
10.) 19 Jan 2025 12:12:31
You and I know a Haaland style contract will not be offered to Salah. The club sets its on budgets and has a wage structure. The new rules that are about to land effects salaries massively as it will all be on a percentage of the clubs turnover and let’s not forget, salaries are the biggest outlay for a football club.
Trent’s contract should have been offered 18 months ago.
I’m not trying to pick the bones from you JK, you’re a good poster but take a look at the clubs accounts it’s all very transparent mate.
11.) 19 Jan 2025 12:45:20
Oli - I do know how it works mate, a very very close friend of mine reports directly to Hogan. Saying FSG will derail our season is utter cr*p. There’s money to spend.
12.) 19 Jan 2025 13:41:03
Drogie absolutely not mate and I was genuinely having a discussion and debate with you.
You’re also a good poster mate and very interesting to hear a close friend of yours reports to Hogan.
13.) 19 Jan 2025 14:07:38
JK, thank you mate. It is an interesting one, we’ve been mates since the age of 16 and now he works for the club - pretty mad.
16 Jan 2025 20:04:44
Evening ed001
Hope you're well mate.
Quick question, where do you think we need to strengthen from a priority point of few. Clearly we need to see what happens contract wise but if all three sign, what's your thoughts mate
Cheers
Drogie.
{Ed001's Note - left back.}
1.) 16 Jan 2025 20:32:47
Who would be your choice ed? I like kerkez personally. Good two way defender.
{Ed001's Note - he is very poor defensively. I would have liked to see Beck or Chambers fed gradually into the team this season to see if they were the answer.}
2.) 16 Jan 2025 21:43:10
I reckon we end up with Kerkez. Hughes struggling to make transfers, but with it being Bournemouth etc. you can just see it.
3.) 16 Jan 2025 21:57:05
Hopefully Davies in a free.
01 Apr 2025 09:17:09
Branthwaite? April fool 25 mate?
{Ed025's Note - i would not back against it just yet Drogie..
27 Mar 2025 12:31:52
Hope all is well ed001
Do you reckon isak might be open to a move to us?
Crystal ball stuff I suppose…
Cheers
Drogie.
{Ed001's Note - supposedly he is a Liverpool fan hence the rumours.}
25 Mar 2025 06:40:49
Well I’ve just been on his Twitter feed where he releases his info, says nothing or the sort, it just mentions real are monitoring his contract situation.
19 Mar 2025 17:55:51
FSG don't get involved with the day to day running of the club, including transfers.
It's not that difficult.
29 Jan 2025 20:42:22
Freebies????
Good job you weren’t around in the 90’s and 00’s.
19 Apr 2025 12:00:30
Mark, why don’t you stay in somewhere like Warrington, there’s premier inns, travelodges - 35 mins on the train, half an hour in the car.
13 Apr 2025 10:23:55
Carp finishing, especially in France.
28 Mar 2025 15:42:34
Seems likely, this started to come out yesterday mate.
26 Mar 2025 14:23:45
FSG don’t get involved with contracts, how difficult is it to understand ?.
22 Mar 2025 15:33:18
LFC 8 - the same reason certain sections come out and bash the owners
Folk need to cast their minds back to Moore’s and parry in the 90’s and 00’s, watching United spend their way to the top…
We stood still in every respect…
Maybe some are too young to remember. I sat on that kop for years having to endure season after season with no league success….
Drogie.