Guest Posted July 28, 2025 Share Posted July 28, 2025 2 minutes ago, Ben said: For what its worth i do think Isak deserves a pay rise, as do our other top class players, thats on PIF to sort out new sponsorship deals to pay for it Before this shit show started I could agree with this. But if he or his agent has anything to do with this……….and Liverpool must be getting encouragement from somewhere then I don’t think he does anymore. Would set a very bad precedent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted July 28, 2025 Share Posted July 28, 2025 Whether he stays or goes, Big Joe needs to put him in his place. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
polkaDot Posted July 28, 2025 Share Posted July 28, 2025 This psychological attack is being conducted while the team are away on the other side of the planet. The whole thing is geared up to cause as much destabilisation as possible. Hopefully we can navigate ourselves through this and come out stronger. The wound though is deep, I just can't get my head around the actions of Isak, by all means put in a request, but this appears to be a deliberate torpedo right into the club itself. I wait to hear his side from his own mouth before I make up my mind fully about his part in all this. For now we keep him, even if he's sat on the cunt box for most of the season. No way should we ever sell him to Liverpool. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted July 28, 2025 Share Posted July 28, 2025 2 minutes ago, Foxy Ruel said: Before this shit show started I could agree with this. But if he or his agent has anything to do with this……….and Liverpool must be getting encouragement from somewhere then I don’t think he does anymore. Would set a very bad precedent. Salah did it last season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted July 28, 2025 Share Posted July 28, 2025 I'd be intrigued to know what the other plays make of it like. I reckon the older ones just thing he's been stupid. The younger ones probably think it's fair game. I think gone are the days that players worry about loyalty. There's only one player I can truly imagine being raging and that's Lascelles. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colos Short and Curlies Posted July 28, 2025 Share Posted July 28, 2025 8 minutes ago, The Prophet said: Whether he stays or goes, Big Joe needs to put him in his place. I certainly wouldn't bet on him lasting the full 90 against us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 28, 2025 Share Posted July 28, 2025 7 minutes ago, Ben said: Salah did it last season Do you want a change of manager as well? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted July 28, 2025 Share Posted July 28, 2025 Just now, Foxy Ruel said: Do you want a change of manager as well? I do not Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbo Posted July 28, 2025 Share Posted July 28, 2025 Maybe I’m being generous to Isak but I think he’s probably a naive guy being led by the nose by his agent and Liverpool’s devious shenanigans. He’s not the first. If he commits himself to playing this season for us and doesn’t skive off any competitive games, then I’m ok with him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted July 28, 2025 Share Posted July 28, 2025 Just now, Kimbo said: Maybe I’m being generous to Isak but I think he’s probably a naive guy being led by the nose by his agent and Liverpool’s devious shenanigans. He’s not the first. If he commits himself to playing this season for us and doesn’t skive off any competitive games, then I’m ok with him. He knows exactly what he is doing imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holloway Posted July 28, 2025 Share Posted July 28, 2025 If he does stay i wonder what his celebrations look like in the 8-10 he notches Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palestoon Posted July 28, 2025 Share Posted July 28, 2025 (edited) I know I've said it before, but this really feels like a sliding doors moment for the "project." I really hope everyone from Howe to Yasir at the very top are seeing this summer as the wake up call it appears to be. Despite our recent success, we aren't an "elite" club yet. And until we get the proper infrastructure in place, and make big moves to in revenue, we will stay that way. Eddie can't work miracles forever, and eventually, unfortunately money talks. The current summer has been a disaster, and because of that, I don't think we should sell Isak for any amount. The path forward now should be completely closing the door and letting him know he's here for another year period. Spend the next few weeks getting 3 realistic bodies through the door. Something like Wissa, Gallagher, and a young pacy CB. Is it the flashy summer we'd all have hoped for? No, but I don't think anyone would argue those 3 through the door plus Elanga and Ramsdale isn't a huge improvement on last year's squad, in terms of depth and addressing our major weaknesses. From there, spend the season getting our hierarchy up to snuff and deal with this issue next summer. I fear selling Isak at this point in the summer, even for something like 150 mil carries huge risks. I don't think anyone has confidence that the current set up will be able to spend the money wisely in time for the season. We'd be stuck with probably having to pay over the odds for 3rd and 4th choice targets with most of our primary targets unavailable, and clubs knowing we have the Isak money along with our desperation to make moves before the deadline. We could have a very realistic scenario where the team is weaker this season, we struggle with champions league schedule and finish at the back end of the top 10. Then we'd have a similar scenario to this summer with our top players looking to leave, and all of the hard work undone. Basically back to square one. A club capable of having a great season if everything falls into place, but not at the table with the "big boys" This decision is more than just replacing a player, or transfer kitty's. It's about our image as a club and the statement we make to the league about where we belong. Will be an interesting few weeks regardless Edited July 28, 2025 by Palestoon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted July 28, 2025 Share Posted July 28, 2025 Whatever happens this needs to come to a conclusion by the end of this week Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Misery Posted July 28, 2025 Share Posted July 28, 2025 39 minutes ago, AmericanLooneyToon said: yeah but we expect Liverpool to be greedy dickheads.. the frustrating part is Isak. Just won a trophy with a team and wants to leave not even few months later. A matter of minutes later it would appear. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holloway Posted July 28, 2025 Share Posted July 28, 2025 5 minutes ago, gdm said: Whatever happens this needs to come to a conclusion by the end of this week aye right, this is going to the last couple of days Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted July 28, 2025 Share Posted July 28, 2025 3 minutes ago, Holloway said: aye right, this is going to the last couple of days No chance. They bid and we give them a response that encourages them or we stick to the not for sale Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted July 28, 2025 Share Posted July 28, 2025 Dunno who you are but well said Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted July 28, 2025 Share Posted July 28, 2025 If we want to be a top 6 club we need to pay top 6 wages Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted July 28, 2025 Share Posted July 28, 2025 Just now, Ben said: If we want to be a top 6 club we need to pay top 6 wages You not been paying attention to the whole corrupt PSR thing. We aren’t allowed to Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUHRLYASLEEVESUP Posted July 28, 2025 Share Posted July 28, 2025 2 minutes ago, Ben said: If we want to be a top 6 club we need to pay top 6 wages How ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted July 28, 2025 Share Posted July 28, 2025 Just now, gdm said: You not been paying attention to the whole corrupt PSR thing. We aren’t allowed to That's up to the people running the club to sort, sponsor the fuck out of everything Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted July 28, 2025 Share Posted July 28, 2025 (edited) This is how the Tampa Bay Bucs dealt with a nearish term contract issue coming up with Baker Mayfield, the team's QB: Mayfield is signed through the 2026 season on a deal that did not originally guarantee any of the money he’s set to receive in the final year of the deal. During an interview with Pete Prisco of CBS Sports, Mayfield said that the Bucs agreed to guarantee an undisclosed amount of that compensation while the two sides look toward a longer extension. “Right now, I’m under contract through ’26,” Mayfield said. “So it was really just about getting guaranteed money for ’26, and they did that. And that’s all I can ask for. I signed the contract, I knew what it was. Right now, it’s winning. I know good things will happen after that. I trust this place. I love being here. Obviously, used to bouncing around. I’ve done that before, but I don’t want to leave. It’s how can we wn right now? We have a team that’s really, really well built and [General Manager Jason Licht] and those guys did it. So, if we win right now good things will happen.” Edited July 28, 2025 by Kanj Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bimpy474 Posted July 28, 2025 Share Posted July 28, 2025 7 minutes ago, gdm said: Dunno who you are but well said Sky Andrew, he's a football agent, has been for a long time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astroblack Posted July 28, 2025 Share Posted July 28, 2025 8 minutes ago, gdm said: Dunno who you are but well said Sol Campbell's agent - Sky Andrew Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted July 28, 2025 Share Posted July 28, 2025 Just now, Bimpy474 said: Sky Andrew, he's a football agent, has been for a long time. Ahh cheers. Heard him on talksport years ago. Good to put face to the name. so essentially if we sell Isak to Liverpool it’s because we want to Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now