Whatever you say man, this discussion has way outlived its purpose. Sorry if I've bothered people with my unpleasantness.
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Whatever you say man, this discussion has way outlived its purpose. Sorry if I've bothered people with my unpleasantness.
I have a feeling you won't be disappointed.
By all accounts, you had a 40m release clause last summer and didn't sell anyways. Liverpool's not selling and Suarez isn't going anywhere.
I agree, but I was desperate for Gerrard to win it, and I can see him retiring before it happens now.
First order of business is asking Suarez if he'd want to leave if Madrid come calling, just so we can get a contingency plan in action. Then we consolidate the squad and make sure we don't see a repeat of 09/10. Then we think about challenging for the league next year.
Can't hate Kompany. Nasri though...
If madrid successfully renew Benz, we will not go after a new cf.
man Catania really killed Roma. Unlucky Pogba.
Don't think we should be going for anyone this summer. I'm satisfied with the current team, although a bit worried about Illara and Carvajal.
The_Hitcher89
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I know, but we need to try and get an idea of where we stand with him, otherwise we risk him trying to force his way out in August and refusing to play, leaving us with £80m+ in the bank and no time to spend it on replacements.
Enjoyed that Suarez free kick, was shite (again) aside from that though. We could do with managing his energy expenditure next year, looked properly burnt out since the start of April. The way he plays I don't think we can stop him from putting in 100% every game, but worth a try.
Best thing for you to do is stop posting and get a personality
Fowler does an good interview.
He's been on Irish radio a couple of times with some of his old teammates and they rip the piss out of each other. He's particularly fond of laying into Jason Mc Ateer.
I don't think you are stating any fact. Barry is staying and the If we didn't have Lukaku, we still would have done good, considering there were loads of games where he didn't showed up at all and we still won.
Also, you are undermining the form that our newly acquired players have had and how much they have strengthen our team. McCarthy, McGeady, Stones, Barkely and Naismith have all done more job than our loanee.
So stop, pls!
The Atticus
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You kinda were, man.
I feel bad for those in Anfield too, didn't watch the game so was it a decent last hurrah for the season?
Don't Laugh
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e3 sucks
The_Hitcher89
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Not if you're watching it for the meltdowns.
Benz is good and I still think he does a very good in assisting despite his position. But I do believe we could have a better finisher, thing is that we are still too dependent on CR (not as much as last season which is a good sign) and we now have Bale as well. So how will the play be distributed between CR - new CF - Bale (or heck even Di Crotch)?
Don't forget that we already have Jese. I believe he'll be a good replacement for Benz. Give him another season.
Rodgers seemed pretty loathe to ever sub him, you can understand him starting every game but there were often times when Sturridge or Stirling would go off despite Suarez being worse or more fatigued. I have criticised Rodgers subs so often and I really hope that it is much more to do with the quality of bench and can be remedied next season.
The_Hitcher89
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How was Lallana today? Hear Shaw was boss. Need him to be shit when he goes to Man Utd
Liverpool have spent money, but we've reduced our wage bill this year and only spent £20m in net transfer spend this year.
Not anywhere close to what City and Chelsea have spent and the wages they give their players, but for a club like Liverpool to spend £83m in net transfers since 09/10 season isn't exactly spending big money.
In that same period Chelsea have spent £292m net and 366m net. Chelsea's b-team that came to Anfield was more expensive than our first team. We spent big money for one summer with Downing, Adam etc.
Better defense and you guys win 10 points clear
He's still a cunt.
Noel has the captains armband. Captain Noel.
To be fair, City should have ran away with it a long time ago.
KidA Seven
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How was Lallana today? Hear Shaw was boss. Need him to be shit when he goes to Man Utd
Shaw played really well today. Made good runs, crossed well, and defended well.
Coldnoodle
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Noel has the captains armband. Captain Noel.
What a cunt.
LanceVance
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Respect to this guy
The_Hitcher89
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Yeah, I was thinking about the subs after the Chelsea match, and it was worse against Palace. We seem to play worse after the subs far more often than we play better.
That'll get better when we have Konoplyanka coming on for Sterling instead of fucking Moses, at least
Started to play okay today after Coutinho came on.
I like Noel Gallagher, but I hate the way he's like some fucking spokesman for City.
Yeah of course - our outlay of £50m on Torres makes us look mugs though.
It's not all about money though - Kompany, Zabaleta, Clichy and Demichelis (sp?) cost about the same as Glen Johnson.
And speaking of wages - I can't believe United pay more than we do. Insanity.
José Mourinho
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There's a book called Thinking Fast and Slow and regression to the mean is covered with analysis on golfing tournaments and as far as I remember it makes for some pretty accurate predictions.
pulga
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Wes, if you ever catch me singing my fierce rival's anthem, ban me on the spot
spare me from further embarrassment, im clearly broken at that point
Torres: 5 league goals in 28 games
Eto'o: 9 league goals in 21 games
Ba: 5 league goals in 19 games
None of that is good enough. Today alone Torres could have had a hattrick with some of the chances he pissed away.
We need to hit on a striker this summer or next season is going to be just as disappointing. I don't know if Costa or even Cavani are the answer but it's the games that those type of players score in that cost us silverware in 13/14.
Eto'o: 9 league goals in 21 games
Ba: 5 league goals in 19 games
None of that is good enough. Today alone Torres could have had a hattrick with some of the chances he pissed away.
We need to hit on a striker this summer or next season is going to be just as disappointing. I don't know if Costa or even Cavani are the answer but it's the games that those type of players score in that cost us silverware in 13/14.
Real are constantly reported as being interested in Suarez but never from legitimate angles - not like, for example the Modric or Bale interest, where the players make it fully known that a transfer is on the cards. Makes me suspicious of any chance of them actually going in for Suarez. I think Real would only buy Suarez if they ran out of other ideas.
Probably the biggest reason I don't see Suarez going to Real is that I don't see how he fits in, on footballing terms. Benzema isn't amazing, but he has tidy footwork and can play the ball like a midfielder around the box to put in Real's real goal threat, which is Ronaldo and Bale. Suarez has an admirable amount of assists to go with his goals, but he has a lot of freedom to just terrorize as much as possible and doesn't really pass consistently, which is important for the role that Real has their strikers play.
I think Aguero is the one they have their cross-hairs on, and I don't think that's happening either, personally. Aguero is the perfect compliment to Suarez, too bad we'll never see them on the same team. Cavani/Suarez is pretty excellent though.
Probably the biggest reason I don't see Suarez going to Real is that I don't see how he fits in, on footballing terms. Benzema isn't amazing, but he has tidy footwork and can play the ball like a midfielder around the box to put in Real's real goal threat, which is Ronaldo and Bale. Suarez has an admirable amount of assists to go with his goals, but he has a lot of freedom to just terrorize as much as possible and doesn't really pass consistently, which is important for the role that Real has their strikers play.
I think Aguero is the one they have their cross-hairs on, and I don't think that's happening either, personally. Aguero is the perfect compliment to Suarez, too bad we'll never see them on the same team. Cavani/Suarez is pretty excellent though.
I think you need a couple of defenders especially if Arbeloa or Coentrao are leaving and maybe a midfielder if Khedira is definitively broken or sold
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FORZA JUVE!
I think Carroll for £35m was much worse :lol
That's true, our best buys have never been the big money ones, hoping that changes soon though.
Messi's signing Aguero, mate.
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