Topic: Will Kenny or Comoli be scouting any players at the international matches

[careful on these streets, I've heard stories]

Sell Johnson (always unreliable) and buy Jose Enrique or Vargas. Play next season Kelly and Flanagan on the right or spend money on someone who can play as a wing-back and defend properly. Sell Agger (injury prone and Skrtel at least is more often available) and buy Cahill or Sakho. Sell Aquilani and buy Toivonen or... someone else as a second choice striker (i like Danny Graham). After all these, open the wallet and go for a world class wide player. Someone like Ribery. By the way, I will keep dreaming of Gareth Bale in a Liverpool shirt.
I just wanted to share some thoughts and find out what you guys think. Greetings from Greece.

Pretty shitty first post mate, no too late to re-register and try again

[Mr Kipling]

So much depends on what Carra's going to do in the next couple of seasons. I hope we'll start to rotate Carragher a bit and not just be an automatic starter to let Kelly get comfortable.... Like you said, that's very unlikely, and who knows? He could be the hoofing Maldini?

Ha ha. I can just see the "I can play till i'm 60" headlines in the papers now

[Stockholm Syndrome]

The big issue like ever will be actually signing any of these players....You can see United being in for Young and Adam and City will be sniffiing around Cahill. I just hope our transfer business is being conducted right now as normally once the window re-opens in the summer most big deals have already been agreed

Im certain we have a long list of potential, top class targets; if we can't get one, we'll get another of equal or similar quality (hypotherical example - if we can't get Young, we'll get Gervinho, or that Dzudzack fella)

[Caffeine]

I think being realistic:
Dzsudzsák -----> Jovanovic
Enrique ---------> Konchesky
Cahill ------------> Skrtel 
Adam ------------> Cole
M'Vila ------------> Aquilani 
Young -----------> Maxi
Stekelenberg --> Reina (If he desperately wants to go)

I think that'd do a good job of balancing out the squad without a huge outlay in the transfer market. Perhaps none of them are world class but all certainly add something to the squad. Given contract situations I think we'd have a fair chance of getting them all for under 30m (after player sales).

I'd be delighted if this was how our summer went. Bar the last one if Reina sticks around, and for Dzsudzsák it seems we're looking at a variety of options for that position.

[Jason_King]

Cant see us getting Cahill.

John Terry isnt going on forever, Alex is a ponderous semi injured carthorse- so I reckon they will be in and able to outspend us.

City- They are sniffing around and can throw daft money at Bolton

Plus he is English, which is important squad wise and adds a few Łm onto the price

[careful on these streets, I've heard stories]

I think being realistic:

Afellay ----------> Jovanovic
Enrique ---------> Konchesky
Cahill ------------> Agger
McCarthy ------------>Cole
M'Vila ------------> Poulsen 
Young -----------> Maxi

Stekelenberg --> Reina (If he desperately wants to go)

Sorry bout Agger but would rather have Cahill/Skrtel all season than Cahill/Agger for few games and Cahill/Carra for most games

[bakstabba]

Ha ha. I can just see the "I can play till i'm 60" headlines in the papers now

We should start an Istanbul reunion team and sign Shevchenko, Djimi and Riise, whilst bringing Cafu, Maldini, Nesta, Hamann all back from retirement.

Back on topic though, I honestly think that Carra's continued first team status will prevent Liverpool moving on in terms of the style and the quality of football played

[Didi_ram]

I think being realistic:
Dzsudzsák -----> Jovanovic
Enrique ---------> Konchesky
Cahill ------------> Skrtel 
Adam ------------> Cole
M'Vila ------------> Aquilani 
Young -----------> Maxi
Stekelenberg --> Reina (If he desperately wants to go)

I think that'd do a good job of balancing out the squad without a huge outlay in the transfer market. Perhaps none of them are world class but all certainly add something to the squad. Given contract situations I think we'd have a fair chance of getting them all for under 30m (after player sales).

Very good list there.And definitely gettable.We'd be 3 fold better.

[neel2108]

Reading the stories about City getting a hold of Sanchez, would be absolutely devastating if that happens. Really believe he is going to be on of the best players on the planet very soon. I remember watching him play right wing for Chile, and even though he's played more centrally for Udinese recently, I think he'd be EXACTLY what we need. He's fantastic in the wide area's, and he's very strong in the middle. Him playing the way Kuyt and Suarez did yesterday would be a dream.

[Didi_ram]

Even if we get Afellay,we'd need 2 more wingers.Dzsudzsak and Young fit the bill nicely.

[careful on these streets, I've heard stories]

Based on how well Flanagan did last night night, I'd love to see us save the money and swerve going for Enrique. I honestly think Robinson would do just a good a job on the left and they should both be given a chance. Kenny spoke of damaging their confidence too soon but Flanagan asked every question asked of him

United and Arsenal have blooded young full backs and in my opinion now would be the time with an old head like Carra still there. I'd honestly give Flanagan a run in the team until Johnson / Kelly were fit and see how he does

Robinson may even get his chance as Aurelio can't usually play a few games on the trot

I don't think they should play all games but I honestly think Flanagan and Robinson would be more than able number 2'/3's already. When you consider we have Johnson, Carra, Aurelio, Wilson and Agger who can also play at left back, I just don't see it as a priority and would prefer the extra 6-8m or whatever it would cost for Enrique to be spunked on a proper attacking talent like Sanchez, Turan etc

I feel the same about a centre half too. We've plenty of talent coming through and I think it would be a waste of money to spend big on a centre half. We've got Kelly, Wilson, Ayala and could even give young Wisdom a chance there if the game permitted

Let's see if they have what it takes to make it - we've wasted too much money on 'squad players'

No doubt he'll end up like Insua, Flanagan did ok but was largely untested. You need to have an experienced player ahead of the youngsters.

[Mr Kipling]

Back on topic though, I honestly think that Carra's continued first team status will prevent Liverpool moving on in terms of the style and the quality of football played

True, although i did notice he hoofed it far less last night and kept it simple, either giving the ball to Lucas or passing it along the back line when there were no other options. I think the problems start when he finds himself playing at RB and feels he has to hit long balls forward for our attackers to run onto because ha can't take players on and go past them and when he is playing CB and there are no real full backs/wing backs playing.

[careful on these streets, I've heard stories]

Flanagan and Robinson, although both very talented should only be a 3rd choice RB/LB at the moment imo. Its about strength in depth and with Konchesky leaving and Aurelio permanently injured, we need a first choice LB to come in. Aurelio can be 2nd/3rd choice in a rotation system with Robinson and whoever the new LB is.  We may even buy another left back, maybe someone like Vargas who has that bit of versatility

Yeah, for me Kelly, Johnson, Enrique, Flanagan and Robinson can cover the fullback positions well enough

[careful on these streets, I've heard stories]

Much rather keep Agger, and limit him to 1 game a week, then keep Sktrel.

Sktrel is a liability.

Nah make, Skrtel plays well alongside good players. Agger does his with more style and that's why we all love him but can we really afford to have a player who is unavailable so much? It doesn't matter how many games he plays, his injuries are mostly impact injuries not like hamstrings or groins

[a glass of wine Sir?]

True, although i did notice he hoofed it far less last night and kept it simple, either giving the ball to Lucas or passing it along the back line when there were no other options. I think the problems start when he finds himself playing at RB and feels he has to hit long balls forward for our attackers to run onto because ha can't take players on and go past them and when he is playing CB and there are no real full backs/wing backs playing.

my thoughts exactly, at cb he has both full backs and a cm to give him an outlet. at full back, as he is genuinly more advanced, his outlets tend to be reduced and doesn't trust his ability to carry the ball forward, hence the long balls up to Carroll

[Stockholm Syndrome]

Seems to be, but is sportingo a bad source, because it is linking us to Hummels for 9 mil

[careful on these streets, I've heard stories]

Even if we get Afellay,we'd need 2 more wingers.Dzsudzsak and Young fit the bill nicely.

If we do sign 3 wingers one of them will be free. Also feel Kenny likes using mobile CMs in wide positions so I think Kuyt and Meireles might alternate on the right next season

[Baz Smythe]

I think being realistic:
Dzsudzsák -----> Jovanovic
Enrique ---------> Konchesky
Cahill ------------> Skrtel 
Adam ------------> Cole
M'Vila ------------> Aquilani 
Young -----------> Maxi
Stekelenberg --> Reina (If he desperately wants to go)

I think that'd do a good job of balancing out the squad without a huge outlay in the transfer market. Perhaps none of them are world class but all certainly add something to the squad. Given contract situations I think we'd have a fair chance of getting them all for under 30m (after player sales).

That would be an amazing summer except from the Reina one obviously.

I'd prob keep Skrtel too and swap that one for Soto

[Koplass]

If we could sign only three players this summer mine would be Enrique, Sanchez and Young.

Now I would have said a CB was a priority but if we move Kelly to that position and promote Flannagan as Johnson's back-up that would leave us with;

Kelly
Agger
Skrtel
Carragher
Wilson

at CB (presuming we sell Kyrgiakos). That's not too bad if Kelly could stay injury free.

Left back is obviously a priority and Insua should be brought back IMO, but only as cover for Enrique. I'd keep hold of Aurelio just because when he is fit he can produce performances like last night. I'd bring back Aquilani and have Gerrard playing on the right or in the hole more often.

My 25 man squad would look like this:

Reina
Jones
Gulacsi
Johnson
Flannagan
Agger
Skrtel
Kelly
Carragher
Wilson
Enrique*
Aurelio
Insua
Gerrard
Sanchez*
Lucas
Aquilani
Meireles
Shelvey
Young*
Pacheco
Carroll
Suarez
Kuyt
Ngog

Three new signings but with the addition of Aquilani and Insua it would feel more like 5, without the outlay or bedding in periods that often come with new signings. This would also be a very adaptable squad with the likes of Kelly, Agger, Wilson, Carragher, Aurelio, Gerrard, Sanchez, Young, Aquilani, Meireles, Pacheco, Kuyt and Suarez all able to interchange poisitions quite freely.

[AriGold]

I think this summer we'll sign Adam, Young, Enrique and maybe a CB. I'd much rather we get Baines obviously but it's looking more nailed on that it's Jose.

[stevedo]

Sell Johnson (always unreliable)

Not the best first post I've seen.

[a glass of wine Sir?]

If we could sign only three players this summer mine would be Enrique, Sanchez and Young.

Now I would have said a CB was a priority but if we move Kelly to that position and promote Flannagan as Johnson's back-up that would leave us with;

Kelly
Agger
Skrtel
Carragher
Wilson

at CB (presuming we sell Kyrgiakos). That's not too bad if Kelly could stay injury free.

Left back is obviously a priority and Insua should be brought back IMO, but only as cover for Enrique. I'd keep hold of Aurelio just because when he is fit he can produce performances like last night. I'd bring back Aquilani and have Gerrard playing on the right or in the hole more often.

My 25 man squad would look like this:

Reina
Jones
Gulacsi
Johnson
Flannagan
Agger
Skrtel
Kelly
Carragher
Wilson
Enrique*
Aurelio
Insua
Gerrard
Sanchez*
Lucas
Aquilani
Meireles
Shelvey
Young*
Pacheco
Carroll
Suarez
Kuyt
Ngog

Three new signings but with the addition of Aquilani and Insua it would feel more like 5, without the outlay or bedding in periods that often come with new signings. This would also be a very adaptable squad with the likes of Kelly, Agger, Wilson, Carragher, Aurelio, Gerrard, Sanchez, Young, Aquilani, Meireles, Pacheco, Kuyt and Suarez all able to interchange poisitions quite freely.

I'd look to move Ngog on aswell, even if it is out on loan. Try and get another player in, a Hernandez like player, or if not, Suarez, Kuyt and of course Carroll can all do the job up top

[stevedo]

If we could sign only three players this summer mine would be Enrique, Sanchez and Young.

Now I would have said a CB was a priority but if we move Kelly to that position and promote Flannagan as Johnson's back-up that would leave us with;

Kelly
Agger
Skrtel
Carragher
Wilson

at CB (presuming we sell Kyrgiakos). That's not too bad if Kelly could stay injury free.

Left back is obviously a priority and Insua should be brought back IMO, but only as cover for Enrique. I'd keep hold of Aurelio just because when he is fit he can produce performances like last night. I'd bring back Aquilani and have Gerrard playing on the right or in the hole more often.

My 25 man squad would look like this:

Reina
Jones
Gulacsi
Johnson
Flannagan
Agger
Skrtel
Kelly
Carragher
Wilson
Enrique*
Aurelio
Insua
Gerrard
Sanchez*
Lucas
Aquilani
Meireles
Shelvey
Young*
Pacheco
Carroll
Suarez
Kuyt
Ngog

Three new signings but with the addition of Aquilani and Insua it would feel more like 5, without the outlay or bedding in periods that often come with new signings. This would also be a very adaptable squad with the likes of Kelly, Agger, Wilson, Carragher, Aurelio, Gerrard, Sanchez, Young, Aquilani, Meireles, Pacheco, Kuyt and Suarez all able to interchange poisitions quite freely.

That's a nice looking squad, esp with the names (and wages) removed. Be a big sell to get Sanchez I fear, I expect him to be the top of most teams list come the summer.

[koptommy93]

Not the best first post I've seen.

Why is it such a bad suggestion? Kelly is clearly a massive improvement on johnson and should keep him out of the side when fit. The way flannagan played last night I'm not sure he won't be better than johnson in the future

[babraham]

Exactly ... Douchez is a very solid keeper, but nowhere near the level of Reina ... If the report is true, it probably means that we are selling Jones, and Gulasci is to be loaned ...

Reina stay.
Gulacsi on loan.
Douchez #2 until Gulacsi is ready.

Good plan.

*No I haven't seen him play but the same plan with any similarly experienced, good, cheap keeper would do.

[babraham]

Pretty shitty first post mate, no too late to re-register and try again

[Chakan]

Think we should put in a cheeky bid for Adam Johnson during the summer. Still think he is class.

[rastaferio]

Bojan is out for 6-8 weeks with a posterior cruciate ligament tear, and it's rumoured that Barca are looking to sign Giuseppe Rossi. Might be worth a punt.

[babraham]

Why is it such a bad suggestion? Kelly is clearly a massive improvement on johnson and should keep him out of the side when fit. The way flannagan played last night I'm not sure he won't be better than johnson in the future

Amazes me how under appreciated Johnson is!

Stop listening to the Sky/England pundits who say Johnson can't defend and actually watch a game!

His defending has never been his strength obviously but it wasn't as bad as some people will have you believe. Since Kenny/Clarke came in, his defending has been near flawless!!!

[stevensr123]

Why is it such a bad suggestion? Kelly is clearly a massive improvement on johnson and should keep him out of the side when fit. The way flannagan played last night I'm not sure he won't be better than johnson in the future

pretty knee jerk reaction considering flannagan has only played one 1st team game. The worst that could happen is a insua type of moment aka thrown in to the deep end because of lack of depth  and then all the fans get on his back for not playing so well.

[bakstabba]

Think we should put in a cheeky bid for Adam Johnson during the summer. Still think he is class.

Would be good, but no real imperative for it to happen. Perhaps a cheeky bid for Balotelli then?

[babraham]

Think we should put in a cheeky bid for Adam Johnson during the summer. Still think he is class.

If City get Sanchez, he'd probably be available at a good price too!

How are City doing for their home grown quota?

[Flinstone]

Think we should put in a cheeky bid for Adam Johnson during the summer. Still think he is class.

love his game...would suit us perfectly...cutting in and going for goal.brilliant player

[Chakan]

Would be good, but no real imperative for it to happen. Perhaps a cheeky bid for Balotelli then?

Causes more problems than he's worth. Dunno if I like playing with 10 men every game.
No real imperative for Johnson.How so? We need people who can run down the wing and whip balls into the box for Carroll to head home.

[babraham]

Would be good, but no real imperative for it to happen. Perhaps a cheeky bid for Balotelli then?

Balotelli!!!??? Did you not watch last night?

Makes Ronaldo look like a team player!

[koptommy93]

Think we should put in a cheeky bid for Adam Johnson during the summer. Still think he is class.

Agree completely with this

[a glass of wine Sir?]

Would be good, but no real imperative for it to happen. Perhaps a cheeky bid for Balotelli then?

I'd rather lick my own arsehole

[Howard1234]

http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/04/12/liverpool-manager-in-sensational-swoop-for-former-anfield-hero-michael-owen/

 

[Flinstone]

Causes more problems than he's worth. Dunno if I like playing with 10 men every game.
No real imperative for Johnson.How so? We need people who can run down the wing and whip balls into the box for Carroll to head home.

to be fair he hardly does this for city.if you want him as an out and out winger hell have to play left.i was thinking more in the line of suarez and him playing off carroll and the wingbacks providing width.
man c wont let him near us though

[careful on these streets, I've heard stories]

Why is it such a bad suggestion? Kelly is clearly a massive improvement on johnson and should keep him out of the side when fit. The way flannagan played last night I'm not sure he won't be better than johnson in the future

And in the mean time have only Kelly and Flanagan as our RBs? Flanagan looks a good prospect but he just played one game when he was largely untested, people need to get real