Liverpool FC

[AnfieldG8]

Originally Posted by D-Smith-LFC

Get a grip will you no they havent at all, we bought Kuyt as a striker and he failed.

Riera is lazy, doesnt help back, doesnt pass the ball enough, not fast enough, and imo isnt good enough.

Ive got a season ticket i'm there week and week out watching the boys , and believe me Riera is not good enough.

( Riera's got 1 season left to prove himself )

respect other peoples opinions?

[D-Smith-LFC]

Originally Posted by LFC_Aaron21

I agree about Riera, he really hasn't been that good. Went missing for large parts of the season and in my opinion isnt the answer to our left hand side.

Not saying he's a bad player becuse when he turns up he can offer alot but were not in the position where we can allow players to be hit and miss all season long.

I go to most games so I have watched him enough to make this comment.

100% agree, the lad has shown glimpses of his talents, but unfortunalty when you play for Liverpool, you cant turn up when you want, not at this Level of the game anyway.

[D-Smith-LFC]

Originally Posted by AnfieldG8

respect other peoples opinions?

I do respect your opinion, but Imo youre wrong so am gunna say that to you, if you in your opinion think your right then come out and say it......?

[LFCFOLIFE]

Originally Posted by D-Smith-LFC

100% agree, the lad has shown glimpses of his talents, but unfortunalty when you play for Liverpool, you cant turn up when you want, not at this Level of the game anyway.

Consistency is key. By the way , what is going on with Xabi Alonso? One day he wants to leave, the other he wants to stay? He should just stop say what he wants . If he wants to go then he might as well say it now, and stop playing with people's emotions.

[D-Smith-LFC]

Originally Posted by LFC_Aaron21

I like Kuyt and think when he's not in the side its really evident to see what we are missing and the positives he adds to our game.

He has improved dramatically this year in my opinion. His goalscoring is better and also his assists. He looks settled in the formation and links well with Torres and Gerrard.

Yeah I agree here aswell, wasnt a big fan of Kuyt from his previous seasons with the club, but I have to say he's had a great season.

The telling difference for me has been his goals this season, its done him and Liverpool the world of good and personally i'd keep him on the right now as he looks settled playing there.

[LFCFOLIFE]

Originally Posted by D-Smith-LFC

Yeah I agree here aswell, wasnt a big fan of Kuyt from his previous seasons with the club, but I have to say he's had a great season.

The telling difference for me has been his goals this season, its done him and Liverpool the world of good and personally i'd keep him on the right now as he looks settled playing there.

He's contributed with a few assists as well. Another thing I like is that he always gets back, and you know he'll always do it. He's like our Park-Ji Sung .

I just hope we buy someone in the summer, because they way things are going it seems we won't sign anyone.

[D-Smith-LFC]

Originally Posted by LFCFOLIFE

Consistency is key. By the way , what is going on with Xabi Alonso? One day he wants to leave, the other he wants to stay? He should just stop say what he wants . If he wants to go then he might as well say it now, and stop playing with people's emotions.

Tbh I feel it's alot of the Media making it more than it should if am honest, theyve hyped it up so much now, not mention the fact he hasnt come and said anything on the matter starts to play on people's minds now and people start to think ' he actually might be going '

Personally I think Alonso will go to Real Madrid in the summer, Ive just got that gut feeling he's on his way.

( We'll get alot of money from it though 25-30million will be the price imo so it's not all doom and gloom if he goes, having said that, i wouldnt want to see him leave as he's a great player and vital to our squad. )

[LFCFOLIFE]

Originally Posted by D-Smith-LFC

Tbh I feel it's alot of the Media making it more than it should if am honest, theyve hyped it up so much now, not mention the fact he hasnt come and said anything on the matter starts to play on people's minds now and people start to think ' he actually might be going '

Personally I think Alonso will go to Real Madrid in the summer, Ive just got that gut feeling he's on his way.

( We'll get alot of money from it though 25-30million will be the price imo so it's not all doom and gloom if he goes, having said that, i wouldnt want to see him leave as he's a great player and vital to our squad. )

I have the feeling that he is next on Perez's list after Kaka ( who has already transfered) . 25-30 million is good money, make no mistake. But the thing that concerns me is where are we going to find another midfielder like him that dictates the way we play like he does?

If he was to leave , I could see Gerrard dropping back in Xabi's role, or Rafa would give the spot to Lucas.

[D-Smith-LFC]

Originally Posted by LFCFOLIFE

I have the feeling that he is next on Perez's list after Kaka ( who has already transfered) . 25-30 million is good money, make no mistake. But the thing that concerns me is where are we going to find another midfielder like him that dictates the way we play like he does?

If he was to leave , I could see Gerrard dropping back in Xabi's role, or Rafa would give the spot to Lucas.

Well it would be intresting to see what Benitez would do if Xabi went, Surely he would after go for another CM then so who'd that be I'm not to sure.

Or he could take a big gamble and not sign a CM and go after a forward and then go back to 4-4-2 with Gerrard dropping back and the new forward coming in maybe....its all cow's udder's atm we dont what will happen.

All will unfold in a couple of months, it's sure gunna be an intrested Summer I can tell you that much.

[LFC182]

Or if Alonso leaves, Gerrard will play the Xabi role and another striker would be brought in to play second striker. Lavezzi? Tevez? Please, God, let Xabi stay.

[Scouser_Dave]

What's all this rubbish about riera not being good enough? When was the last time we seen a winger in his first season score 5goals and have a decent amount of assists? Ok his not world class but for the money we've payed for him he's done great job and can still get better.

And as for kuyt, yes we did buy him as a striker and he has filled in and done a great job in nandos place. I doubt he wouldve scored as many goals as he did if nando was fit to play.

[Scouser_Dave]

Originally Posted by LFC182

Or if Alonso leaves, Gerrard will play the Xabi role and another striker would be brought in to play second striker. Lavezzi? Tevez? Please, God, let Xabi stay.

Xabi won't leave. Rafa has only recently come out and said xabi is a vital part of his plans and he doesn't want to sell the spine of his team.

[LFC182]

Originally Posted by Scouser_Dave

Xabi won't leave. Rafa has only recently come out and said xabi is a vital part of his plans and he doesn't want to sell the spine of his team.

Yeah I know but I want to hear it from Xabi directly. I believe Rafa, though.

And I like Riera and Kuyt's roles for Liverpool. Riera needs to be more consistent, though. I think he'll do very well next season. And Kuyt has made that right position his own.

[Scouser_Dave]

"He had a very good season for us and can be an important player in the future. There is no agreement with Real and we want him to be part of our plans going forward.

"Xabi himself told our club magazine only two weeks ago that he was looking forward to his sixth season as a Liverpool player. Why should he want to leave now?"

Benitez added: "Xabi's agent came to see me recently to talk about the future. It was a surprise for me and I pointed out to him there were three years left on Xabi's contract.

"I asked him if the player was happy in Liverpool and he said yes. It was a short meeting."

BOSS RUBBISHES ALONSO DEAL CLAIMS

Alonso rumours rejected

Xabi Alonso's agent has dismissed reports linking the Liverpool man with a move away from Anfield.

Recent reports have suggested cash-rich Manchester City and Arsenal were lining up moves for the Spanish schemer.

Alonso's future at Anfield has been the subject of speculation for some time after a move to Juventus failed to materialise last summer.

The 27-year-old has shrugged off the speculation and has arguably Liverpool's player of the season with a number of impressive performances.

Alonso's agent Ignacio Ibanez insists he has not heard anything from anyone and that the player is happy at Liverpool.

"I know nothing about these reports [of interest from City]," Ibanez told skysports.com.

"As Xabi has always said he is happy at Liverpool and focused on them."

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...321150,00.html

Can't get more clearer than that. Can't see why people think he will leave. He's happy at the club,Rafa wants him to stay and even his agent has said that he won't be leaving.

[Scouser_Dave]

Liverpool FC don’t want Argentinian striker Ezequiel Lavezzi - Rafa Benitez
Jun 9 2009 by David Prentice, Liverpool Daily Post


RAFAEL BENITEZ has finally ended ongoing speculation that he wants to add Napoli striker Ezequiel Lavezzi to his Liverpool squad this summer.

The 24-year-old Argentinian international has been linked with a move to Anfield for some time – and the player’s advisor, Eduardo Rossetto, claimed yesterday: “Liverpool’s proposal is true.

“Napoli general director Pierpaolo Marino has met twice with FIFA agent Pablo Cosentino, who has invited him to set up a meeting in Liverpool or in Naples with the English outfit.

“Ezequiel has tried several times to speak to Marino but he has received no response.

"If Napoli have decided to take this extreme position, so will we.

“We don’t want to force Napoli to sell the player but I think it is correct for the club just to consider the offer, to judge it whether it’s sufficient or not.”

Liverpool manager Benitez, however, replied: “We never contacted Lavezzi and we have no intention of doing so.

"We want to put a stop to these rumours.”

Liverpool Daily Post.co.uk - Liverpool FC - Liverpool FC News - Liverpool FC don’t want Argentinian striker Ezequiel Lavezzi - Rafa Benitez

Liverpool legend Barnes set to takeover at League One Tranmere after leaving Jamaica post

Jamaica coach John Barnes has been replaced at the helm by Theodore Whitmore after being told his contract would not be renewed.

Back to the island: Barnes is set to return to British shores with League One Tranmere after leaving his post in charge of Jamiaca

The 45-year-old former England international was appointed on a seven-month deal in November and led the team to five wins and four draws during his tenure.

However, Barnes has been told he will not be offered a new contract by the Jamaican Football Federation at the end of June, and is now expected to take the reins at Coca-Cola League One side Tranmere.

'Yes, I am disappointed that I would not be going to the Gold Cup (in July) because I could have started the contract (with Tranmere) after the Gold Cup,' Barnes said.

'But I fully accept and understand the JFF decision that they will appoint Theodore, as of now, to give him a chance to experience football at the highest level.

'I have to thank the JFF for giving me an opportunity in doing something I love. It is something I wanted to get involved with for a long time and they gave me that opportunity.'

Elsewhere, John Sheridan will reassemble his former Oldham backroom team — Mark Crossley and Tommy Wright — when he takes charge of Chesterfield on a three-year deal.

Liverpool legend John Barnes set to takeover at League One Tranmere after leaving Jamaica post | Mail Online

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[Matieo10]

I never thought Xabi would want to leave Liverpool, especially considering his return has had such a massive impact on the team. Liverpool obviously have a great european pedigree (when they don't draw Chelsea ) and I think if he were to move to a club like Arsenal or Madrid, it just wouldn't be the same for both parties I think.

As for Lavezzi, I don't know if he would be of much difference to Liverpool. He's IMO a central attacker who's forced out wide at times at Lazio - Babel is alot tougher than he is, and that's to say if Lavezzi came he'd be on the bench for the most part as Kuyt and Reira would be automatic starters.

What happened to the Tevez rumours?

[AnfieldG8]

Originally Posted by Matieo10

I never thought Xabi would want to leave Liverpool, especially considering his return has had such a massive impact on the team. Liverpool obviously have a great european pedigree (when they don't draw Chelsea ) and I think if he were to move to a club like Arsenal or Madrid, it just wouldn't be the same for both parties I think.

As for Lavezzi, I don't know if he would be of much difference to Liverpool. He's IMO a central attacker who's forced out wide at times at Lazio - Babel is alot tougher than he is, and that's to say if Lavezzi came he'd be on the bench for the most part as Kuyt and Reira would be automatic starters.

What happened to the Tevez rumours?

I think the Tevez rumours died down heaps when our financial instability was made public. We've never had much money (compared to ManU, Chelsea and ManCity) so now that we are stapped for cash, the pundits think it's impossible that we could afford him.

Also, seeing as Babel spends most of his time on the bench these days, it could be a smart idea trying to mould him back into a striker to replace Torres (when injured). We all know the potential he has and it could save us money by not trying to buy another striker.

[Liverpöol]

Babel would be a great second striker and yes, could save us upwards of 20million.

[nzgangster]

i have always been a big fan of babel.

I really hope he starts to play a bigger role in liverpool.

[Liverpöol]

Just wondering but does he have an attitude problem? Like an I am persona?

[nzgangster]

i dont think he does but one problem is that he refuses to use his left foot or the other way round but he has some great goals.

[Ryan]

A reporter on SSN who is based in Spain(not Ballague) is saying Perez is surprised that Xabi isn't pushing for the move. He then said that Rafa thinks maybe Masch is for sale but Xabi isn't. What a mong.

[D-Smith-LFC]

Originally Posted by Scouser_Dave

What's all this rubbish about riera not being good enough? When was the last time we seen a winger in his first season score 5goals and have a decent amount of assists? Ok his not world class but for the money we've payed for him he's done great job and can still get better.

And as for kuyt, yes we did buy him as a striker and he has filled in and done a great job in nandos place. I doubt he wouldve scored as many goals as he did if nando was fit to play.

Rubbish in your eye's Dave, but imo I dont think the lads good enough mate, ive seen alot of him this year and I just don't think he's got what were looking for tbh.

If he doesnt improve next season it will be is last.

[Jimbosile]

If I was Rafa and the Xabi transfer rumours were true, I would say to Perez, 25mil for Xabi + Sergio Ramos!

[Scouser_Dave]

Originally Posted by D-Smith-LFC

Rubbish in your eye's Dave, but imo I dont think the lads good enough mate, ive seen alot of him this year and I just don't think he's got what were looking for tbh.

If he doesnt improve next season it will be is last.

Whys he not good enough?

His debut against the mancs was immense. I can't say he been great all season because he hasn't, he had a few bad games that every player has. I can't remember the last time Stevie turned up against the mancs till this season, same goes for Nando. What i'm trying to get at is the player is still trying to find his feet in the english game and for 5 mill he hasn't been as bad as some of the players i can think of that we've payed over the odds for.