Topic: Roberto Firmino

[I only got a cheap Philips telly for chrimbo]

So Bobby and Mo will be down the pub watching it all ? Wonder which of them will get the first pints in…

The big question is - What hat will Mo wear?

[BarryCrocker]

So Bobby and Mo will be down the pub watching it all ? Wonder which of them will get the first pints in…

Mo & pints. Don't like your chances of ever seeing that.

Also.

The 31-year-old is out of contract next summer and could hold pre-contract negotiations with clubs outside of England from January, but Klopp said talks were continuing over a potential extended stay at Anfield.

Klopp said: “Normal conversations are happening as well so we will see what happens there.”

[RyanBabel19]

May be letting sentimentality get the best of me but I hope he stays, he’s my favourite player in Klopps entire time here and if someone asked me to sum up our football under Klopp in one player, it’s Bobby! Never moans, grafts nonstop, quality in abundance, always looks to support his teammates.

Footballs a funny old game, for fucking years people have been claiming Bobbys nothing special and he doesn’t score enough, have a conversation about Jesus’ not scoring enough and look how suddenly the narratives changed and it’s not all about goals

[markmywords]

Bobby is Mr.Liverpool, but carrying Bobby, milner, fab, hendo on big contracts into next yr and beyond is a bit much

The 31-year-old is out of contract next summer and could hold pre-contract negotiations with clubs outside of England from January, but Klopp said talks were continuing over a potential extended stay at Anfield.

Klopp said: “Normal conversations are happening as well so we will see what happens there.”

Klopp : How is it hanging? What's the 411?

Bobby : It's all good in the hood

Klopp : Nice Sweet as

doesn't mean a new contract is imminent...

[RyanBabel19]

Bobby is Mr.Liverpool, but carrying Bobby, milner, fab, hendo on big contracts into next yr and beyond is a bit much

Klopp : How is it hanging? What's the 411?

Bobby : It's all good in the hood

Klopp : Nice Sweet as

doesn't mean a new contract is imminent...

I’d probably have this as Milners last season to be honest and Henderson should be a sub for the most part

[killer-heels]

I’d probably have this as Milners last season to be honest and Henderson should be a sub for the most part

But still on big money. We clearly have a budget to work with and alot of it is tied up in big wages. Any opportunity to lose players that are not key anymore but on big wages should be taken.

[David Struhme]

Any news on new contract?

Absolute madness we've let it wind down this short, should've learnt from the Mane/Salah situations

[Clint Eastwood]

Any news on new contract?

Absolute madness we've let it wind down this short, should've learnt from the Mane/Salah situations

Love Bobby, but the right thing to do would be to see his contract out and let him leave on a free. I suspect the club have been happy to do that too, so it’s not like they’ve dropped the ball in this case.

He’s had a nice bit of goal scoring form this year, but physically he’s dropped off and his all-round game isn’t as effective as it used to be.

["21C or 70F?" SchizoidWeatherMan!]

That through ball for Robertson. 

[stockdam]

Brilliant today.

[Chakan Stevens]

So much class, baffling how he gets left out

[Knight]

So much class, baffling how he gets left out

Is it? You do know who else plays for us right?

Great header and great hockey assist for Robertson. Great half.

[Darren G]

Is it? You do know who else plays for us right?

Great header and great hockey assist for Robertson. Great half.

I think he's talking about Brazil mate.

[d.arn]

Richarlison over him? Crazy.

[Chakan Stevens]

Is it? You do know who else plays for us right?

Great header and great hockey assist for Robertson. Great half.

Yeah sorry meant the Brazil side

[Knight]

Yeah sorry meant the Brazil side

Ah my bad, carry on.

[kavah]

Some lovely stuff today from Bobby, the kung fu touch from Milner's pass 

[jepovic]

Sign him up for another 2-3 please. We have so many better places to spend money on

[killer-heels]

Sign him up for another 2-3 please. We have so many better places to spend money on

2-3 years? Mad that. Have you not seen what has happened this season?

[4pool]

GeT RiD. NeEd NeW ShInY ToYs.

[killer-heels]

GeT RiD. NeEd NeW ShInY ToYs.

Agree.

[CanuckYNWA]

GeT RiD. NeEd NeW ShInY ToYs.

Been saying before the season started hope he signs an extension, not only is he still a brilliant player but I also think hes very well liked in the squad among everyone and brings a lot to the squad harmony and moral imo

[jepovic]

2-3 years? Mad that. Have you not seen what has happened this season?

Im seeing Firmino playing at a very high level, one of our best.
Our attack isnt that old, nothing like our midfield

[kj999]

Love Bobby, but the right thing to do would be to see his contract out and let him leave on a free. I suspect the club have been happy to do that too, so it’s not like they’ve dropped the ball in this case.

He’s had a nice bit of goal scoring form this year, but physically he’s dropped off and his all-round game isn’t as effective as it used to be.

Drivel.

We are back to near our best BECAUSE Bobby is back to being a false 8 with two inside forwards either side.

He is ESSENTIAL

[killer-heels]

Drivel.

We are back to near our best BECAUSE Bobby is back to being a false 8 with two inside forwards either side.

He is ESSENTIAL

We are not nearly back to our best.

[CanuckYNWA]

We are not nearly back to our best.

I agree with this but whats the downside to keeping him? Its not like he is 34, hes 31 and still looks good and is good depth even when Jota and Diaz are back. I just dont see the downside to keeping him for 2 more years. Its not like we are going to give him a 4-5 year contract. If he wants a 4-5 year contract then yes he will leave on a free as I would be shocked if we gave him that.

[farawayred]

How did he not make the Brasil squad?...

[Hazell Nutter]

He's ace, really hope the club give him a new contract. That pass to Robertson for the third was perfect.

[didi shamone]

How did he not make the Brasil squad?...

Crazy decision considering that pigeon wanker is going without a league goal to his name.

[killer-heels]

I agree with this but whats the downside to keeping him? Its not like he is 34, hes 31 and still looks good and is good depth even when Jota and Diaz are back. I just dont see the downside to keeping him for 2 more years. Its not like we are going to give him a 4-5 year contract. If he wants a 4-5 year contract then yes he will leave on a free as I would be shocked if we gave him that.

Thats the thing with getting older, at any moment the legs can go and there is no guarantee. He has declined quite a bit from his best and we need to move on, not keep players on big money who are old and not at their best.

[JordanTremenderson]

Thats the thing with getting older, at any moment the legs can go and there is no guarantee. He has declined quite a bit from his best and we need to move on, not keep players on big money who are old and not at their best.

It's pace that can go not stamina.

Look at Milner, arguably the fittest at the club.

Bobby's game is built around intelligence, touch, vision.  He has no pace to lose.

Defo think he should get another deal.

[killer-heels]

It's pace that can go not stamina.

Look at Milner, arguably the fittest at the club.

Bobby's game is built around intelligence, touch, vision.  He has no pace to lose.

Defo think he should get another deal.

Dont agree. Milner couldnt do multiple games for us nor could Henderson. Also look at Fabinho, broken.

[Keith Lard]

Firmino not in Brazil squad.

Thiago not in Spain sqauad.

I’m starting to quite like having magic oldies play for us. They get to miss dog shit international footy.

[JordanTremenderson]

Dont agree. Milner couldnt do multiple games for us nor could Henderson. Also look at Fabinho, broken.

What are you talking about.

They have done it time and time again.

[Hazell Nutter]

Crazy decision considering that pigeon wanker is going without a league goal to his name.

Richarlison seems to get a lot of love in Brazil. No doubt Firmino is gutted but great news for us, he's been really good this season and having him get a bit of a rest before the second part of the season is perfect.

[killer-heels]

What are you talking about.

They have done it time and time again.

So? That doesnt last forever.

[Mozology]

Good chance of a 20 goal season in all comps.

Letting him go on a free would be madness.

[KloppCorn]

Firmino not in Brazil squad.

Thiago not in Spain sqauad.

I’m starting to quite like having magic oldies play for us. They get to miss dog shit international footy.

They should both retire from internationals now. Hopefully the skipper follows suit. Think part of the reason Milner is still playing at this level is as his early retirement from the England set up.

[MPowerYNWA]

Good chance of a 20 goal season in all comps.

Letting him go on a free would be madness.

I love Bobby and if he would be playing remotely like this next season, I would give him a contract in a heartbeat. Just worry that he had a bit of a grim time before this season and not sure why.  Will always be one of my favourite players - so intelligent and skilful.

[SamLad]

Bobby was chewing gum all through the game today.  never seen him do that before. 

don't like it - it's dangerous ffs.  get banged, or fall, the wrong way, and a fast intake of breath could have the chewy stuck in your windpipe.

no idea why he'd start all of a sudden.