MMXXVIII 1296 Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 50 minutes ago, Gemmill said: I love that Liverpool have had a fucking stinker. Listening to the weekend preview podcasts and it's still Chelsea, Liverpool, and Man United that are being talked about as most likely to enter the title race. They might be ultimately proven right if our squad gets stretched too thin, but these lads are really finding it hard to get over their "traditional" big 6 fixation. From the outside only Chelsea have improved and that's because of their manager, the other two look worse to me. We're better but the test will be when the fixtures pile up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMXXVIII 1296 Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 7 minutes ago, wykikitoon said: This has us owing Chelsea a favour written all over it. Doesn't sit well with me but you have to trust the decision makers know what they're doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polarboy 2317 Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 11 minutes ago, The Fish said: With the best will in the world Endo (for all his reported ability) is 30yr old, so he's a stop gap signing at best. Found this interesting on him. I'm not making a direct comparison or saying he'll have even half the influence, but Trippier shows what a quality addition with experience can do for a team. Him being 30 could be an advantage as I've said given how much experience and leadership they sold this summer. But we'll see. I've stuck my neck out now, and only time will tell if I'm right or wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinRobin 12462 Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 5 minutes ago, MMXXVIII said: This has us owing Chelsea a favour written all over it. Doesn't sit well with me but you have to trust the decision makers know what they're doing. Can't see that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatGinolaVolley 144 Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 I think Livramento said being able to learn from Trippier was a big factor, Hall probably thinks the same. If you’re a young fullback who wants to improve your game, this is the place to be. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Carr's Gloves 4247 Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 12 minutes ago, Polarboy said: I'm not making a direct comparison or saying he'll have even half the influence, but Trippier shows what a quality addition with experience can do for a team. Him being 30 could be an advantage as I've said given how much experience and leadership they sold this summer. But we'll see. I've stuck my neck out now, and only time will tell if I'm right or wrong. Endo has zero experience of the premier league Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMXXVIII 1296 Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 6 minutes ago, RobinRobin said: Can't see that They've let an outstanding young talent go to a team they're trying to overtake and deferred the payment so they can navigate FFP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 49812 Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 This Endo lad apparently has the lowest bookings to fouls committed ratio in Europe. If he thinks he's doing well on that stat at the minute, he's gonna be fucking smashing it when he signs for ref's favourite Liverpool. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddockLad 18971 Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 6 minutes ago, Kevin Carr's Gloves said: Endo has zero experience of the premier league Tonali has played 1 game in the premier league Jeff Hendrick has played 149 games in the premier league Endo might be hopeless but it’s unlikely to be due to his premier league experience or lack of it 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polarboy 2317 Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 13 minutes ago, Kevin Carr's Gloves said: Endo has zero experience of the premier league And? Plenty of players come in and do we'll straight away, Tonali being a prime example, albeit it's only one game, or at least don't take that long to settle. It doesn't always take a long time for players to acclimatise. Whether he'll be one of the players that don't need a lot of time to settle, only time will tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinRobin 12462 Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 18 minutes ago, MMXXVIII said: They've let an outstanding young talent go to a team they're trying to overtake and deferred the payment so they can navigate FFP? Still don't agree but perfectly willing to acknowledge that I have no idea. Just seems unlikely to me with our lot in charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayvin 5918 Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 43 minutes ago, MMXXVIII said: This has us owing Chelsea a favour written all over it. Doesn't sit well with me but you have to trust the decision makers know what they're doing. Mind you, given the extent to which Saudi Arabia saved their bacon this window, maybe this is them owing us 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 11313 Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 3 minutes ago, wykikitoon said: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 23587 Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 It’s been a class window. I’m feeling very positive abut Tonalini and Barnes after their debuts - two players for today - and the two young lads have massive potential. We’re a RCB away from it being an A+ but we have Dan Burn and Lascelles - surely as good as anyone else’s third and fourth choice CBs in the league? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMXXVIII 1296 Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 9 minutes ago, Rayvin said: Mind you, given the extent to which Saudi Arabia saved their bacon this window, maybe this is them owing us Hmm aye, could well be that Poch got an invite to the Embassy marra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 11313 Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 40 minutes ago, MMXXVIII said: They've let an outstanding young talent go to a team they're trying to overtake and deferred the payment so they can navigate FFP? They've been forced into selling a promising player because their future years' accounts have huge holes in them. They're committed to spending over a £100m a season on players already at Chelsea, that hole has to be plugged with player sales, especially as the competition for lucrative CL spots just got even more fierce. With this deal, they've now got £28m guaranteed for next years accounts. Doing us a favour? Fuck that, they owe us. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTF 8402 Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 30 minutes ago, Dr Gloom said: It’s been a class window. I’m feeling very positive abut Tonalini and Barnes after their debuts - two players for today - and the two young lads have massive potential. We’re a RCB away from it being an A+ but we have Dan Burn and Lascelles - surely as good as anyone else’s third and fourth choice CBs in the league? Reported Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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OTF 8402 Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 Are we sure that isn't Matty Longstaff? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego21 2155 Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 1 hour ago, The Fish said: With the best will in the world Endo (for all his reported ability) is 30yr old, so he's a stop gap signing at best. Found this interesting on him. Endo seems like a great player to me. I have always liked him. But I'm not sure that his football and pace is ideal for the Premier League and seeing that he's not just a defensive midfielder, I don't know if he'll only be able to sustain what Klopp wants by playing with players in the midfield like Gakpo, Mac Allister or Szobozslai. with zero defensive intentions. Yes indeed. The 16M price of him seems like a bargain to me. As a squad player he seems great to me. But I don't know if he's exactly the savior they need or if they're not going to burn him too soon. PS: In a few months my book on Japanese soccer stories will be out. So I hope Endo will play well at the beginning and give me a good publicity. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTF 8402 Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 Isn't it fucking lovely to support a club that buys quality players before their prime with the right mentality to succeed. Bruno, Isak, Botman, Gordon, Tonali, Livramento, Barnes, Hall. Long term signings with attitudes and ambition in line with the club, who will help to cultivate our identity and be rewarded with the opportunity to reach their potential whilst enjoying our richly passionate supporter base. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitman 2325 Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 47 minutes ago, Dr Gloom said: It’s been a class window. I’m feeling very positive abut Tonalini and Barnes after their debuts - two players for today - and the two young lads have massive potential. We’re a RCB away from it being an A+ but we have Dan Burn and Lascelles - surely as good as anyone else’s third and fourth choice CBs in the league? I agree. We've signed 5 players (including Hall) for approx $130m and given the squad genuine depth and options from the bench for the first time in years. Fucking brilliant! Not bad considering we only had the money to sign 2 average players from relegated clubs according to a certain Mr L. Edwards. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 11313 Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 3 minutes ago, Diego21 said: Endo seems like a great player to me. I have always liked him. But I'm not sure that his football and pace is ideal for the Premier League and seeing that he's not just a defensive midfielder, I don't know if he'll only be able to sustain what Klopp wants by playing with players in the midfield like Gakpo, Mac Allister or Szobozslai. with zero defensive intentions. Yes indeed. The 16M price of him seems like a bargain to me. As a squad player he seems great to me. But I don't know if he's exactly the savior they need or if they're not going to burn him too soon. PS: In a few months my book on Japanese soccer stories will be out. So I hope Endo will play well at the beginning and give me a good publicity. Going off that video and other stuff, it does seem to me like Endo is closer to a number 8 profile, than a number 6. He may be a pressing number 8, but he's not a player around which you can pivot play. I know they've got Trent moving into midfield, but where they had Fabinho and Henderson who were happy to sit in there and be that jumping off point, I'm not sure Endo or Trent provides that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitman 2325 Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 7 minutes ago, OTF said: Isn't it fucking lovely to support a club that buys quality players before their prime with the right mentality to succeed. Bruno, Isak, Botman, Gordon, Tonali, Livramento, Barnes, Hall. Long term signings with attitudes and ambition in line with the club, who will help to cultivate our identity and be rewarded with the opportunity to reach their potential whilst enjoying our richly passionate supporter base. Indeed It's like a fever dream in comparison to the Ashley era 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMXXVIII 1296 Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 5 minutes ago, OTF said: Isn't it fucking lovely to support a club that buys quality players before their prime with the right mentality to succeed. Bruno, Isak, Botman, Gordon, Tonali, Livramento, Barnes, Hall. Long term signings with attitudes and ambition in line with the club, who will help to cultivate our identity and be rewarded with the opportunity to reach their potential whilst enjoying our richly passionate supporter base. It's fucking mint. I watch every press conference of Howe's, re-watch highlights of matches repeatedly, take interest in everything they're doing. Last time I felt this engaged Bobby was manager; we're entering a golden period in our history. My only comcern is young, reactionary fans on Twitter whose version of hardship is their mam refusing to pay their phone bill kicking off cos we drew against Wolves or someone after a CL match. Hopefully older cunts can rein them in without going into Four Yorkshiremen mode when the inevitable happens. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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