Guest HTT II Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 9 minutes ago, Awaymag said: 8 weeks ago, we had a manager who was a fraud, an owner who wasnt interested, a group of players that weren't fit and a fan base at war with itself. Fast forward 8 weeks and its the complete opposite. The next 8 weeks could be transformational for this club, get it right and we won't have to be looking down anymore, only up! You forgot the new warm room… Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 I echo sentiments about Shelvey. I would have kicked him into touch but he has been instrumental in Howes team. Arguably our best player over the last 3 games. He's not the long term answer to success (Shelvey) but it's a minor miracle what Howe is getting out of certain players. Shelvey, Joelinton, Lewis, Schar have all excelled under Howe. His message about January is spot on too. Forget transfers for now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazarus Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 59 minutes ago, Abacus said: I thought it was interesting hearing Shelvey talk about his fitness levels already being up by 5%. I'd say it's more than that, but even so, tiny margins make a huge difference in the game. And he looks interested again, taking a few shots putting himself about. He's the first player I'd have dropped and called a waste of space before Howe came in, so I'm glad to eat my words so far. He's on my own team sheet again now. The entire squads fitness levels are up - way more than 5% I would say. I think pre-season effectively started when Howe came in Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 We've seen the "this time it's different" story from Shelvey at least two times before about how he is changing his life to become a better player. Let's hope it's permanent this time but I have my doubt. Got no problem playing him on his purple patches though. Let's just hope Howe is quicker than his predecessors at taking him out of the team if his focus and performances drops. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 Obviously I'm stoked that we got Howe eventually, but must admit I have also been impressed by Gerrard's impact at Villa. I watched them lose 2-1 to City, and they gave them one hell of a battle. I didn't want us to go anywhere near him when the job was still up for grabs, but I think he will actually go on to be a good manager now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 (edited) 9 minutes ago, TRon said: Obviously I'm stoked that we got Howe eventually, but must admit I have also been impressed by Gerrard's impact at Villa. I watched them lose 2-1 to City, and they gave them one hell of a battle. I didn't want us to go anywhere near him when the job was still up for grabs, but I think he will actually go on to be a good manager now. Bit of a catch-22: the better Gerrard does with Villa, the louder the calls for Liverpool to bring him home will grow. No such problem with Howe. Edited December 5, 2021 by Tomato Deuce Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 Howe has been absilutely fantastic in his build up to games, singling out players who he has correctly identified as being scapegoats at the time of making his comments. He's backed them publicly, made good assessments of their strengths and they've come out with better performances as a result. Confidence was shot, belief wasn't there, even in the stands, and now we have our first win, we will grow from strength to strength. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 Just now, Tomato Deuce said: The better that Gerrard does with Villa, the louder the calls for Liverpool to bring him home will grow. No such problem with Howe. I wouldn't want him instead of Howe regardless of that, but yeah. I can see him going there if and when Klopp moves on. Eddie is perfect for us, I said it before, but he reminds me of Keegan how he lifts players and makes them want to play for him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 Get Eddie a real top quality CM and that alone will help massively. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 2 minutes ago, Ikon said: Get Eddie a real top quality CM and that alone will help massively. Top drawer CB and CM are our absolute priorities like. Players we can build a team around. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinky Jim Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 11 minutes ago, Heron said: Top drawer CB and CM are our absolute priorities like. Players we can build a team around. Need 2 CM’s….at least one defensive…plus another Centre forward as Wilson ain’t gonna last the rest of the season without injury. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggys First Goal Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 I want to see what Howe has done with Hendrick. Bet he’s fucking class now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 Just now, Miggys First Goal said: I want to see what Howe has done with Hendrick. Bet he’s fucking class now. I'm sure I saw him cutting the grass after the game, TBF he did a cracking job like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 6 minutes ago, Jinky Jim said: Need 2 CM’s….at least one defensive…plus another Centre forward as Wilson ain’t gonna last the rest of the season without injury. I think I'd prefer two CBs to two CMs at the moment to stop us leaking goals, but aye, the squad needs an overhaul, on the whole. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 1 CB, 1 DCM, 1 AM, 1 CF Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 I wouldn’t mind us making a silly bid for Martinelli at Arsenal, think he’s great personally, fitness issues, but can score and has good off the ball movement. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 1 minute ago, HTT II said: 1 CB, 1 DCM, 1 AM, 1 CF + 1 LB Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 (edited) 2 minutes ago, TRon said: + 1 LB Greedy ha ha I’d love Trippier here, he can play either flank or in a back 3 or further forward on the flanks as an attacking full-back. I’d love Ake here too and Lingard would get us goals. I wouldn’t have a clue about a DCM or a CF, however. Edited December 5, 2021 by HTT II Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 Think we'll have to look abroad like. Cannot see many PL teams dealing with us for the calibre of players we're after. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 1 minute ago, HTT II said: Greedy ha ha Id love Trippier here, he can play either flank or in a back 3 or further forward in the flanks as an attacking full-back. I’d love Ake here too and Lingard would get us goals. I wouldn’t have a clue about a DCM or a CF, however. We're the richest club in the world, we can sign 6 players if we want. Lewis has done well in the last couple of games, but Trippier is on another level. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 Agreed! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 We're desperate for fullbacks, like. Priority has to be CM for me, though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 Always a believer in the spine being the priority but quite frankly if there is good player available in any position, we should do the business. If I was being picky.. 1. Centre mid 2. Centre forward (Wilson gets crocked and we are fucked) 3. Centre back Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 (edited) I think Ake on loan would be good. With an option to buy in the summer. Apart from that I'd be happy with Renato Sanchez, Brozovic, Nkunku, Luis Diaz and Adeyemi and trippier Edited December 5, 2021 by Ikon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 Just now, Ikon said: I think Ake on loan would be good. With an option to buy in the summer. Ticks every box. Quality on the ball, PL experience, knows Eddie. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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