The Footie Thread

[clubchamp98]

I think you can add to that the fact that one or two of the players are starting to look their ages now, and they simply cannot play the sort of style of football which Klopp wants.

All of which does lead me to ask a question of Klopp. If the squad is a year older, and some of the regulars a little more leggy, why have those areas not been strengthened with new signings, or the style of play adapted to suit the players at his disposal?

Klopp is not entirely without blame.

Klopp dosnt have a plan B never has had one.
He has belief in his system but he hasn’t changed the style to fit the squad imo.
Playing the high defensive line with no pressure on the ball has cost us many games.
This season is just inconsistent but hopefully we will sort it next year.
But can we attract the big players to sort this out with no CL football. I hope so.

 

[Hobbit]

We’re trying to play the way we always have ,especially at the back .
But we just don’t have the players . They look burnt out And picking up injuries.

The midfield is average at best, how many would get a game at City, none imo.
No creativity and don’t protect the back four.

City had it spot on Grealish and Marhrez wide on the byline showed how narrow we are.
we needed to recruit a Replacement for Henderson but who knows what will happen if we fail to get top four

I thought getting shot of Wijnaldum was a bad move. 200-ish games in 4(?) seasons. Rarely injured and very consistent. Now 32yrs old but could have easily given ‘pool another 2 yrs. And what has it cost to bring in average players to try and replace him.

Replacing Mane was always going to be very difficult, if not impossible, but ‘pool haven’t come close to adequately filling his spot. Some good prospects IF they mature but also a gamble.

Players ageing, players injured without adequate squad replacements and players bang out of form - TAA being the prime example.

If Liverpool don’t having a stellar summer transfer window they’ll do a Utd and become a fringe top 6 for a few seasons. Here’s hoping they, and Utd, can get back to fighting City and Arsenal for top honours.

 

[fundy]

We suffered the 3rd year as well when we lost a lot through injury - Arsenal have managed to play the same core throughout the season thats given them a solid consistent continuity, next season with the added CL it’s going to add pressure on the squad , unless they bring in a load of quality mids and back line then it’s going to be tough to keep the same level going every season. Arsenal still need to get over the line this season

Dont disagree with any of that, still quarter of this season to go but we are way ahead of where we were expected to be this season. Just dont get the jump to us suffering next season because you have several years down the line. There are clearly plans to strengthen in the summer, whether that is enough to keep up with the Joneses is another matter though, but its no foregone conclusion we suffer either

The myth that weve had no injuries this season too is just that. Smith Rowe, Partey, Jesus, Tierney, Zinchenko all missed plenty of games, Tmoiyasu now out for the seaosn and Saliba bust too

If we need a load of quality mids and back line what do you need

 

[fundy]

You’re not wrong pal. People forget (quickly) that not only did he have to contest with being a newly promoted side (a difficult task in and of itself), he also had 30 new signings that the board gave him (many of which weren’t players he chose) and the worst injury record in the league (by some margin).

A sad day if this is the end. I’ll never forget the last 18 months, it’s been magical.

Watch him get snapped up by Leicester and keep them up.

Going nowhere Jon, relax

 

[Aztecs27]

Going nowhere Jon, relax

Fair play to The Greek. He's made some questionable decisions this season, but can't fault his backing of Steve Cooper. Any other team would have had him gone ages ago.

Hopefully this means we batter Villa now

 

[Orikoru]

I thought getting shot of Wijnaldum was a bad move. 200-ish games in 4(?) seasons. Rarely injured and very consistent. Now 32yrs old but could have easily given ‘pool another 2 yrs. And what has it cost to bring in average players to try and replace him.

Replacing Mane was always going to be very difficult, if not impossible, but ‘pool haven’t come close to adequately filling his spot. Some good prospects IF they mature but also a gamble.

Players ageing, players injured without adequate squad replacements and players bang out of form - TAA being the prime example.

If Liverpool don’t having a stellar summer transfer window they’ll do a Utd and become a fringe top 6 for a few seasons. Here’s hoping they, and Utd, can get back to fighting City and Arsenal for top honours.

I always forget about Wijnaldum. One of those under-the-radar players who are so much more important than you realise.

 

[fundy]

Fair play to The Greek. He's made some questionable decisions this season, but can't fault his backing of Steve Cooper. Any other team would have had him gone ages ago.

Hopefully this means we batter Villa now

hmm, was going to pick them for LMS comp this week, that should help you lol

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Big game at West Ham tonight. Will Moyes be safe even if they lose? Are the club committed to him now for the rest of the season, too late to do anything, or could they still change manager?

 

[Deleted member 15344]

I thought getting shot of Wijnaldum was a bad move. 200-ish games in 4(?) seasons. Rarely injured and very consistent. Now 32yrs old but could have easily given ‘pool another 2 yrs. And what has it cost to bring in average players to try and replace him.

Replacing Mane was always going to be very difficult, if not impossible, but ‘pool haven’t come close to adequately filling his spot. Some good prospects IF they mature but also a gamble.

Players ageing, players injured without adequate squad replacements and players bang out of form - TAA being the prime example.

If Liverpool don’t having a stellar summer transfer window they’ll do a Utd and become a fringe top 6 for a few seasons. Here’s hoping they, and Utd, can get back to fighting City and Arsenal for top honours.

Didn’t have much choice with Gini


Didn’t want to sign new contract and wanted those big bucks PSG were going to pay

Dont disagree with any of that, still quarter of this season to go but we are way ahead of where we were expected to be this season. Just dont get the jump to us suffering next season because you have several years down the line. There are clearly plans to strengthen in the summer, whether that is enough to keep up with the Joneses is another matter though, but its no foregone conclusion we suffer either

The myth that weve had no injuries this season too is just that. Smith Rowe, Partey, Jesus, Tierney, Zinchenko all missed plenty of games, Tmoiyasu now out for the seaosn and Saliba bust too

If we need a load of quality mids and back line what do you need

We need the same level of midfielders to come as well

 

[Aztecs27]

Big game at West Ham tonight. Will Moyes be safe even if they lose? Are the club committed to him now for the rest of the season, too late to do anything, or could they still change manager?

Really praying to all the gods that Newcastle take them down. Forest need all the help they can get!

 

[GB72]

Surely we have a managerial logjam now. The bigger names are floating around Chelsea and maybe Spurs, the next level of names are not looking at other options until they see what vacancies may come about following the appointments at those 2 places, nobody wants a relegation on their CV or the championship next season and so that makes it even harder to appoint. Really cannot see some clubs filling their vacancy before the season is done and so, unless you are very confident n the back room staff or their is a serious problem, there just seems no point in sacking at the moment.

 

[PJ87]

Big game at West Ham tonight. Will Moyes be safe even if they lose? Are the club committed to him now for the rest of the season, too late to do anything, or could they still change manager?

he is safe until end of season , unless rodgers or potter are ready for new appointments but no point until we are safe

tonight it wouldnt surprise me to lose then win saturday

plenty of points to play for

really dont think tonight will be the reason he goes

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Really praying to all the gods that Newcastle take them down. Forest need all the help they can get!

And we are in the same boat......... Come on the Toon

 

[clubchamp98]

I thought getting shot of Wijnaldum was a bad move. 200-ish games in 4(?) seasons. Rarely injured and very consistent. Now 32yrs old but could have easily given ‘pool another 2 yrs. And what has it cost to bring in average players to try and replace him.

Replacing Mane was always going to be very difficult, if not impossible, but ‘pool haven’t come close to adequately filling his spot. Some good prospects IF they mature but also a gamble.

Players ageing, players injured without adequate squad replacements and players bang out of form - TAA being the prime example.

If Liverpool don’t having a stellar summer transfer window they’ll do a Utd and become a fringe top 6 for a few seasons. Here’s hoping they, and Utd, can get back to fighting City and Arsenal for top honours.

I think Luiz Diaz was a good replacement for Mane until he was injured we have missed him big time.
His work rate is our first line of defence.

 

[Slime]

Really praying to all the gods that Newcastle take them down. Forest need all the help they can get!

And we are in the same boat......... Come on the Toon

I'm in a different boat ...................................... come on you Irons!

 

[Aztecs27]

I'm in a different boat ...................................... come on you Irons!

I mean this respectfully…I hope your boat sinks

 

[nickjdavis]

I mean this respectfully…I hope your boat sinks

Due to squirrels gnawing at the hull.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Chelsea close on Frank Lampard’s shock return as interim manager

Chelsea have opened talks with Frank Lampard over a stunning return as they continue to search for a permanent manager

amp.theguardian.com

 

[Slime]

Due to squirrels gnawing at the hull.

My squirrels are not on board tonight.
I've given them the evening off, as I'm quite clearly on a boat somewhere, but maybe they'll make an appearance after I'm safely back in port.

 

[fundy]

Chelsea close on Frank Lampard’s shock return as interim manager

Chelsea have opened talks with Frank Lampard over a stunning return as they continue to search for a permanent manager

amp.theguardian.com

this is 4 days late surely