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Just now, worthy said:

Very true, sadly swapping teams isn't an option.

We won't hold it against you man. 

Think a lot of people just can't handle a rebuild like we are embarking on. And no matter how much they complain there is no magic solution for going from relegation fodder to established in Europe in two years.

If it gets you lot so wound up, just get behind a team that is already there that wins most weekends and buys loads of players every window. No challenges, no hard times, nothing to overcome and support the club through. Nice, easy street.

5 minutes ago, worthy said:

Im so over him. I dont like his tactics, I dont like his love for players when there is actually possible to change them when they are playing shit, I dont like his "learn learn learn" which never happens. I dont like the fucking midfield-defense pocket that never ever gets fixed.

Man City, PSG, Bayern, Real Madrid ... all great options for you to have things easy and straightforward most of the time. Enjoy your life man.

Just cannot miss that Isak.

The drop off in the defending through the middle of the pitch without Joelinton is so astonishing.

Longstaff and Willock are rotational options going forward after this season for me.

So happy I watched this game man. Unreal!

9 hours ago, Paully said:

https://theathletic.com/5332174/2024/03/12/michael-edwards-liverpool-fsg-profile/

 

 

I never knew about this – I’m certain they’ll go for an elite manager when Klopp goes but you never know especially with Hughes coming as sporting director from Bournemouth

 

 

After everything that has happened since Klopp arrived on Merseyside, it can feel like a trick of the imagination that Liverpool gave serious consideration to hiring Eddie Howe rather than the man who, eight and a half years later, counts as Anfield royalty.

Howe was on a three-man shortlist with Klopp and Carlo Ancelotti for the manager’s position and it was part of Edwards’ job, then as Liverpool’s technical director, to determine who had the outstanding credentials to replace Brendan Rodgers.

Ancelotti passed all the criteria in terms of his record in the Champions League and the statistics relating to his teams at Juventus, AC Milan, Chelsea and Real Madrid, but his transfer record counted against him because the system devised by Edwards and Liverpool’s analysts deliberately placed less emphasis on a manager’s recruitment in his first year.

Their theory was that a manager might not have the ultimate say when it came to transfer business during his first season but, in years two, three, four and five, that manager’s influence would be greater and signings would not happen without his input.

A lot of Ancelotti’s recruits were deemed to be on the older side and that jarred with Liverpool’s thinking. Edwards wanted players aged 26 or under who were approaching their peak years and would still have a re-sale value three or four years later.

Howe, now at Newcastle United, was managing Bournemouth and had a reputation for developing younger players and playing attractive football.

He had also been a player at Portsmouth when Edwards was starting out at the south coast club. Their friendship, however, never came into it. Howe did not have the experience of competing in the Champions League, whereas Klopp ticked every box in terms of achievement, transfer business and playing style. Edwards made his recommendation to FSG and left them to get on with the business of making it happen.

 

I have no doubt that if we drop the ball with Howe he will end up somewhere decent and make complete fools of us by doing very well. In fact I'm almost certain it's going to happen.

There's just this delusional and entitled vibe around the place at the minute that I think is only going to lead to bad things for the club, if the owners buy into it.

We'll soon see.

24 minutes ago, Ronaldo said:

Quite surprised at the percentage of pundits saying he will and probably should be sacked. 

They want him to take the England job after Southgate.

Hats off to those that still have the stomach to come in here after every loss and try to speak rationally. 

It's such a painfully tiresome exercise man. My God.

The state of Casemiro man.

Lindelof played Beto onside there.

Why have they started blowing for offside so early again?

Tarkowski is such a meat head.

2 hours ago, SUPERTOON said:

Aye looks like he will be given full control of the footballing side of things, he’s going to appoint someone as sporting director, possibly Richard Hughes (who a lot of our fans didn’t want because he works for Bournemouth).

Richard Hughes was also attracting strong interest from Roma apparently. Seems to be highly rated.

But you know ... Bournemouth, and Howe bringing in his mates!

As good as his numbers are, they could easily be so much better. Wilson robbed him of at least 3 more assists earlier this season by spurning great chances after being played through.

A greater threat from the right side next season and that should create more chances for him to score at the back post as well.

Fantastic player and such a great signing.

Considering the number of chances Leipzig have had, Sesko hasn't been involved enough.

Openda has been infuriating.

Worked a charm!

Leipzig have been tragic in front of goal.

That is so good from Bellingham and great run inside by Vinicius. Fantastic goal.

3 minutes ago, LFEE said:

Watching him closely also to see what the hype is about. Poor for that 1 on 1.

Watched him a few times this season and he has looked quite raw. Also came across as the type that isn't the most clinical.

The best thing about him from what I've seen is his height, strength and speed combination with great ability on the ball.

Just now, nemtizz said:

Sesko stinks

Absolutely hate that from him. Had two people free for a tap in. Imagine he was onside?

Horrendous.

13 hours ago, Pata said:

 

It's great if a player with his raw potential and attributes also has a great work rate, I didn't know about that. Not the easiest combination to find even in the modern game.

Yeah, it's what makes Gordon very special. Real ability and great commitment and work rate.

Why didn't he just head that?

Great ball to Fernandes from Onana for that goal.

2 minutes ago, STM said:

The pressing will impress Eddie.

His pressing and defensive work is likely what gets him a chance perhaps a lot sooner than we think.

52 minutes ago, gbandit said:

He’d be in my starting 11 every single game without fail 

First full season in a little while I think. Good idea to bring him along and not have him out there every game quite yet.