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      Re: General Transfer rumours/gossip thread
      Reply #33189: Dec 29, 2017 09:53:39 pm
      An immediate upgrade on Can.  Emre is decent, and his size and strength make him a unique asset, but Leon is a more natural CM.  I'm hesitant to say it, but he's probably the closest thing to a young Steven Gerrard that I've seen in ages....

      I was hoping that by now, Can would have developed into a better player than what he has done after 3/4 years at the club, big chunk of that time with Klopp in charge. We still don't know what his best position is.

      Would happily see Can go in the summer and replaced with Goretzka, immediate upgrade.
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      Reply #33190: Dec 29, 2017 09:54:57 pm
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      Reply #33191: Dec 29, 2017 10:01:53 pm
      An immediate upgrade on Can.  Emre is decent, and his size and strength make him a unique asset, but Leon is a more natural CM.  I'm hesitant to say it, but he's probably the closest thing to a young Steven Gerrard that I've seen in ages....

      Say no more. Perfect!
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      Reply #33192: Dec 29, 2017 10:08:40 pm
      I still think that Kerem Demirbay would also have been an interesting option for our midfield, but with Goretzka being available on a free transfer it's a no brainer really. Leon is younger and probably has a higher ceiling.
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      Reply #33193: Dec 29, 2017 10:44:29 pm
      Well I for one wouldn’t.
      Wiltshire has to be the most over rated player in the Prem.
      He’s like a petulant child, pointing and shouting at players pointing where they should play the ball, like he’s the only one on the pitch with any idea, then he gets possession and 8 times out of ten, loses the ball and finishes on his arse.
      Looks flash and full of dribbles, but constantly loses possession.
      Couldn’t hold down a first team place at Bournemouth ffs.
      Wouldn’t want him at Anfield, even for the u21s.
      How that lad makes the England squad is a mystery.
      Think Arsene seen the light and won’t offer him a contract unless he lowers his wage demands.
      Polite way of saying I’ve seen enough, goodbuy 👋

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      Re: General Transfer rumours/gossip thread
      Reply #33194: Dec 29, 2017 10:47:56 pm
      Genuinely surprised people think Henderson is better than Wilshere (even as Liverpool fans) but there you go.

      Conzs, you’ve been conned 😀

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      Reply #33195: Dec 29, 2017 11:59:11 pm
      Says you.

      In terms of quality, yes. As our friend has pointed out above he has not played a whole lot of games in the last few years. Regardless, he is a better player than Henderson when he is fit, i’m sure most would agree.

      Nope.

      Henderson is a much better player than Wilshire, who is all style and little substance.
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      Re: General Transfer rumours/gossip thread
      Reply #33196: Dec 30, 2017 12:10:11 am
      Nope.

      Henderson is a much better player than Wilshire, who is all style and little substance.

      Agreed. Neither of them are ever going to be 'World Class' by any stretch of the imagination, and as much as I don't think Hendo is good enough, would take him over Wilshere without a doubt. At least with Hendo you do get some effort put in and he wont go fighting nippers in an U23 game.
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      Reply #33197: Dec 30, 2017 12:47:06 am
      Agreed. Neither of them are ever going to be 'World Class' by any stretch of the imagination, and as much as I don't think Hendo is good enough, would take him over Wilshere without a doubt. At least with Hendo you do get some effort put in and he wont go fighting nippers in an U23 game.

      Here's the thing;
      The words "world class" are bandied around far too much.
      Not many teams have more than a couple of truly "world class" players.

      I mean "world class" are players who dominate and control international tournaments, or drag mediocre teams up, or consistently play at a high level season after season.

      There's not that many about, and we'd do well as fans to stop with the hyperbole and look at the quality of our own players, instead of whinging and wanting what we haven't got.

      A team can win titles and trophies without having "world class" players.
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      Reply #33198: Dec 30, 2017 01:00:54 am
      Here's the thing;
      The words "world class" are bandied around far too much.
      Not many teams have more than a couple of truly "world class" players.

      I mean "world class" are players who dominate and control international tournaments, or drag mediocre teams up, or consistently play at a high level season after season.

      There's not that many about, and we'd do well as fans to stop with the hyperbole and look at the quality of our own players, instead of whinging and wanting what we haven't got.

      A team can win titles and trophies without having "world class" players.

      Isn't looking at the quality of our own players and what we have achieved with them players what leads you to being able to move forward and okay, not necessarily 'World Class', but players of a level that enable you to compete that you then look for? I mean, we had Balotelli up top, clearly not good enough from his performances so you look to replace that player with a Firmino. Having a Downing but then upgrading to a player like Mane. Obviously Mane wasn't the replacement for Downing but you get my point.
      Lovren to VVD
      Gini to Keita
      etc etc

      Always looking at what is out there compared to what is already in your team, how can you move forward and compete otherwise?
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      Reply #33199: Dec 30, 2017 01:15:28 am
      Isn't looking at the quality of our own players and what we have achieved with them players what leads you to being able to move forward and okay, not necessarily 'World Class', but players of a level that enable you to compete that you then look for? I mean, we had Balotelli up top, clearly not good enough from his performances so you look to replace that player with a Firmino. Having a Downing but then upgrading to a player like Mane. Obviously Mane wasn't the replacement for Downing but you get my point.
      Lovren to VVD
      Gini to Keita
      etc etc

      Always looking at what is out there compared to what is already in your team, how can you move forward and compete otherwise?

      Here's the thing; all those players are between 1% or 2% of each other in terms of performance.

      The difference is between the ears.
      Always has been, always will be.
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      Reply #33200: Dec 30, 2017 01:17:48 am
      Goretzka sounds the real deal. If he and Keita combined in the center of midfield alternating between holding and attacking, they would be a force to be reckoned with. Neither of them a nailed on d m, but both fully capable of the roll. Gotta be a plus this one.
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      Reply #33201: Dec 30, 2017 01:20:29 am

      The idea of getting a young Stevie back in the club had me skeet a lil bit in my britches. Facts
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      Reply #33202: Dec 30, 2017 01:33:05 am
      Leon is a more natural CM. 
      I'm hesitant to say it, but he's probably the closest thing to a young Steven Gerrard that I've seen in ages....

      Agree with your comment.

      Could see Goretzka sitting in next to Keita  .....  and then all we would need is a goalkeeper.
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      Reply #33203: Dec 30, 2017 09:23:14 am
      Here's the thing;


      A team can win titles and trophies without having "world class" players.

      Yup, you need good/top players like Firmino, Coutinho, Mane & Salah in order to challenge for titles and win trophies and of course balance in your XI.

      It would be nice to have a Messi a Suarez or a C. Ronaldo in your team of course, it's like extra bonus points.

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      Re: General Transfer rumours/gossip thread
      Reply #33204: Dec 30, 2017 10:09:59 am
      Couldn't agree more.

      He has the more flashy touches in him but Henderson is a far better all round footballer.

      Especially in shooting at goal, eh? :-)
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      Reply #33205: Dec 30, 2017 10:30:48 am
      Especially in shooting at goal, eh? :-)

      I'm not sure what you mean

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      Reply #33206: Dec 30, 2017 11:17:12 am
      I really hope we can land Leon, what a bit of business that would be! My mouth is watering at possible teams we could field next season...

                  Karius
      Clyne Matip VVD Moreno
              Keita   Leon
                  Couts
        Salah Firmino Mane

      If Couts leaves, we’ve got Lallana to slot in there... exciting times nonetheless...

      I’m actually really impressed with our transfer dealings... sure it would have been great to get some players in earlier but we have bagged some bargains!

      VVD, Keita, Salah, Mane, Ox, Matip, Gini, Robertson, Karius, Solanke, Klavan and possibly Leon all for less than £300 mil, when single players are going for half that... is amazing considering they have all been pretty much heavily involved with the first team.. in fact that is a full team excluding Leon..   :D
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      Reply #33207: Dec 31, 2017 04:12:05 am
      By the looks of it, Cout is a goner to be replaced with Lemar.

      I see Hendo keeping his spot with Keita playing along him.

      Goretzka plays the 10.

                  Karius
      Clyne Matip VVD Moreno
              Keita   Hendo
                  Goretzka
        Salah Firmino Lemar

      Think of a bench made of the likes of Lallana, Ox, Mane... Great business for sure!

      PS: I would also get Akanji to partner VVD. The boy will turn into a beast!

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      Reply #33208: Dec 31, 2017 03:40:10 pm
      By the looks of it, Cout is a goner to be replaced with Lemar.

      I see Hendo keeping his spot with Keita playing along him.

      Goretzka plays the 10.

                  Karius
      Clyne Matip VVD Moreno
              Keita   Hendo
                  Goretzka
        Salah Firmino Lemar

      Think of a bench made of the likes of Lallana, Ox, Mane... Great business for sure!

      PS: I would also get Akanji to partner VVD. The boy will turn into a beast!



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      Reply #33209: Dec 31, 2017 04:06:43 pm

      Confirmed or your belief mate?
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      Reply #33210: Dec 31, 2017 04:12:08 pm

      Can't say I am gutted as I haven't seen him play, but hear he was more of a box-box attacking player. Just hope this rejection/loss shifts us into a different direction and for us to look into a deep lying playmaker.
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      Re: General Transfer rumours/gossip thread
      Reply #33211: Dec 31, 2017 04:13:37 pm
      Confirmed or your belief mate?

      I dont think it's confirmed but apparently Marca are saying he'll join Bayern

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