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Football Thread 2016/17 |OT| Mou Money Mo Pogba
- Thread starter Lunar FC
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I am talking about the round of 32 clubs. Still two games to go, it's qualifier participation not a set place.
Hard to wrap around the idea that Arsenal won't be in the Champs League for the first time since 1996. Wow. That's a generation of fans that'll be the first time they'll see it. Kinda feel bad for 'em.
The same time though, I'm excited for my Reds staying in the top 4. I think they can do a lot better next season, but I'll take it for now.
The same time though, I'm excited for my Reds staying in the top 4. I think they can do a lot better next season, but I'll take it for now.
Steverulez
Member
Expecting riots at the Emirates when he signs a new deal
I know you're the Soton A team but aren't some other clubs in for Van Djik assuming he's even allowed a move?
If any of the top 6 are interested can pool compete on fees and wages?
I know what you meant but it doesn't change the fact that all qualifying rounds prior to the group stages are still Champions League games. They have the anthem played and the banner waved on the pitch before kick off etc. The teams in qualification also get a share of the prize money. Liverpool will be participants in the 17/18 Champions League.
WhateverItTakes
Banned
Woooooo! Happy with the season overall, adversity held us back some but we made it to the end with success. Plus we've scored some right bangers over the season.
Now onto a summer of delicious transfer speculation, and an odd stressless feeling until that CL qualifying round.
Now onto a summer of delicious transfer speculation, and an odd stressless feeling until that CL qualifying round.
Whether we will or not is a different matter, but we definitely can. Klopp's been talking recently about learning from the mistakes we've made (transfer wise) and by all accounts he'll have a massive budget this summer. Don't forget we barely spent anything last year in terms of net spend, we'll sell quite a few players, the league money is more mental than ever, and we'll have CL funds on top of that.
I don't think we'll spend City/Utd big, but we should have a fair amount. It's just about making the right signings cos I don't think we're too far off from consistently challenging for the league.
McMoneyman
Member
Will be great to listen to this again
Good stuff. Sign some boss players during the summer and it will be all good.
If we get through the qualifiers
Good stuff. Sign some boss players during the summer and it will be all good.
But how much would Van Djik go for? Can you afford to do 50m plus wages?
I think you don't need much to compete for the league if you're not in Europe, but overall squad depth isn't there yet if you're playing any European football. Kloppo has also got to do better with Mane out and a busy January.
And yet for half the starters the way leads to Euro League. The range and hight of failure are tremendous, anthem and fancy kit patches aside, those two games needs to be played yet. Especially if the lottery gives us Sevilla or Hoffenheim. Anyway, still a fantastic result for Liverpool, Klopp truly got the maximum out of this average roster.
milanbaros
Member?
To be fair to Wenger, the points total is exactly average for his tenure.
nature boy
Member
First time in 20 years Arsenal haven't won a trophy
Yeah, Chelsea will walk all over them next week.
Man Utd better not fuck it up on Wednesday.
Tottenham and Man City to be main contenders next season.
No top 4 trophy
Yeah, Chelsea will walk all over them next week.
Man Utd better not fuck it up on Wednesday.
Tottenham and Man City to be main contenders next season.
I don't fancy Tottenham at Wembley. I can see a title fight between the two Manchester clubs next season.
The journos that have ties to the club have all said we'll have a budget of £110m+ so hopefully!
Quite the thing seeing Arsenal out of the Top 4. I do hope the club considers replacing Arsene Wenger, not to take anything away from him. Going 19 seasons with straight Top 4's are quite a feat.
What big matches are left for this season? Other than Madrid and Barca matches tonight, the Europa League final and Champions League final?
What big matches are left for this season? Other than Madrid and Barca matches tonight, the Europa League final and Champions League final?
We'll be fine. We won't get Sevilla as we're going to be seeded. We should beat whoever especially with Mané back and other possible signings and it being 2 legs.
Teams LFC could face in the qualifier:
Sporting Lisbon, Viktoria Plzen, CSKA Moscow, Club Brugge, Steaua Bucharest, Young Boys, Hoffenheim, Nice, Istanbul Basaksehir or Beşiktaş, runners-up in Greece
McMoneyman
Member
People like James Pearce are virtually mouth pieces for Liverpool, so if they report on something. It's usually true.
wolfwolfwolf
Member
In today's market that doesn't really get you very far. Arsenal spent nearly £100 million last summer and look where they are...
Hopefully, he shouldn't be playing in the Europa League at this stage in his career considering he only has 2-3 years playing at this level & intensity, imo. He needs league titles & a potential CL winning team, Arsenal just aren't either of those tbh.
McMoneyman
Member
Sturridge: "There is nothing to discuss really. I have 2 years left on my deal and I am happy here." #LFC
If he accepts being a squad player. I'm fine by this. But we should realize by now that we cannot rely on him.
If he accepts being a squad player. I'm fine by this. But we should realize by now that we cannot rely on him.
nature boy
Member
They'll have to adapt, won't the new stadium have a larger pitch?
FA Cup
wolfwolfwolf
Member
Perfectly happy for Alexis to go. Deserves to the win things which he won't at Arsenal. Would rather him go to Atletico than Bayern though. Also would like for Ozil to leave.
Hell tbf I'd like half the squad to leave...
Hell tbf I'd like half the squad to leave...
Cool! I'll probably be watching that.
It's gonna be interesting watching Atletico Madrid next season. I think they'll do a lot to take care of their attack. Koké will probably be out and then need someone to replace him. And not only that, they will highly likely play four or some of their matches away from home at the start of the season if their new stadium won't be ready by then.
Steverulez
Member
If Costa goes, a lot of money to be spent by us this summer after we didnt spend any of the Oscar money.
Might be time for Alexis to join the ex-Arsenal players winning the league club, I bet Antonio will find a place for him
Might be time for Alexis to join the ex-Arsenal players winning the league club, I bet Antonio will find a place for him
WhateverItTakes
Banned
Danny's always been a hungry player so I get that he'd wanna be the main man somewhere, but I would be super happy if he stayed, he's a good option to have up front some days. Reckon as forwards go the most important thing is buying a speedy counterpart to Mane for rotation and depth.
Scousefury
Member
I'd keep studge if he took a massive paycut. He won't so we should sell him to West Ham for 20 million.
Please Alexis go to Bayern ASAP so Juve can get Douglas Costa next season.^^
privitsan02
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- Ajax beat Man United in Europa Final.
- Arsenal wins FA Cup and Wenger signs a new 2-year deal.
C'mon football gods!
- Arsenal wins FA Cup and Wenger signs a new 2-year deal.
C'mon football gods!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZwZuEKAglo
This video is making my eye teary.T_T Damn to think that we had come so far after that disaster.
Truly the biggest return. Lets see how long we can keep pushing this streak.^^
This video is making my eye teary.T_T Damn to think that we had come so far after that disaster.
Truly the biggest return. Lets see how long we can keep pushing this streak.^^
Rawr Its Ry
Member
No Dani or Bale today. I wonder how far along they are in terms of coming back as they've both been training recently.
That's no surprise. They'll play the Champions League final if everything goes well.
CecilRousso
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Bad match today from Crystal Palace, but considering the uphill battle we put us in, 14th place and victories over Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool must be something that we can be okay with.
But I long for a season where we're descent over both halfs of it, and skip this part we're we shoot ourselves in the foot.
But I long for a season where we're descent over both halfs of it, and skip this part we're we shoot ourselves in the foot.
Man, it's sad not being in the Champion's League. First time I've seen this in my life. Hope we don't waste our time in the Europa League like we do in the Champion's League. Stay behind the manager in the good times and bad. Bring on the final (we are screwed without Kos and and Sanchez) and bring on next season!
Just seen Mou in his press room. There were only 4 journos in there lol.
It lasted 11 seconds, there were no questions!
http://www.skysports.com/watch/video/10887944/mourinhos-11-second-press-conference
It lasted 11 seconds, there were no questions!
http://www.skysports.com/watch/video/10887944/mourinhos-11-second-press-conference