Author Topic: Welcome Adrian (Read 154767 times)

tornado · « **Reply #880 on:** February 12, 2020, 08:35:52 pm »

Good interview...like the guy but don't think we need to start talking about 40m or this or that amount. I believe his contract is only upto 2021. The club is continuously evaluating him, he has been in important games , they will know enough about him.
To my non professional eyes, he fits the bill for no 2 at Liverpool, if the clubs evaluating is the same, they will offer him an extension and thats that. If not, it still might not be worth the gamble to get a new number 2 for next season, so just let him be for another year.

Red Beret · « **Reply #881 on:** February 12, 2020, 09:55:56 pm »

Yeah. I realise now my head ruled my heart when I talked about £40m for a backup keeper.

He's clearly worth that to us, but realistically £20m plus or minus £5m is more likely. My only rationale was that Pickford went for £30m, and Adrian is clearly far better than him and would be bought as a first choice by most clubs.

Dim Glas · « **Reply #882 on:** February 12, 2020, 10:05:19 pm »

Quote from: Red Berry on February 12, 2020, 09:55:56 pm

Yeah. I realise now my head ruled my heart when I talked about £40m for a backup keeper.

He's clearly worth that to us, but realistically £20m plus or minus £5m is more likely. My only rationale was that Pickford went for £30m, and Adrian is clearly far better than him and would be bought as a first choice by most clubs.

as he is 33, and will have 1 year left on his deal after this season I don't think he'd be going for a big fee, not that it matters.

I'd love it if he stuck around another season, he can get a good 2 or 3 more seasons in eleswhere after! But wouldn't begrudge him if he wanted to go in the summer.

Castel · « **Reply #883 on:** February 12, 2020, 10:20:15 pm »

West Ham made a big mistake in letting him go for nothing.

Adrian moved to the European Champions and Premier League leaders.

He is now at a club where he is part of team not just challenging but winning titles and not looking one bit out of place.

A defined trade up by him.

BobPaisley3 · « **Reply #884 on:** March 3, 2020, 10:21:27 pm »

His push onto the bar was one of the greatest saves I’ve ever seen. Shame it meant nothing in the overall context.

SenorGarcia · « **Reply #885 on:** March 3, 2020, 11:14:41 pm »

Yes he messed up on the 1st goal but he made some quality saves again today. Can hold his head up high.

Perfect backup keeper and hope he stays on with us.

farawayred · « **Reply #886 on:** March 4, 2020, 12:08:59 am »

One could say that he did his bit to keep us in the competition until this game. Did a few very special saves during the game as well.

killer-heels · « **Reply #887 on:** March 4, 2020, 01:02:36 am »

Cannot blame him too much but he was in such a rush to play out.

Yiannis · « **Reply #888 on:** March 4, 2020, 11:44:51 am »

I'm very happy with him as a second choice keeper ( who had to play in many meaningful games for us). Even in the game yesterday despite his mistake ( really, why didn't he punch it away to his right?), he saved our ass twice from certain goals.

Vinay · « **Reply #889 on:** March 4, 2020, 11:49:40 am »

He has not been convincing. Yes, he did a fairly good job during Alisson's absence, but he is as bad as Pickford (who I hear is still England's No. 1 - so not tooo baaad)

mickeydocs · « **Reply #890 on:** March 4, 2020, 12:03:55 pm »

Quote from: Vinay on March 4, 2020, 11:49:40 am

He has not been convincing. Yes, he did a fairly good job during Alisson's absence, but he is as bad as Pickford (who I hear is still England's No. 1 - so not tooo baaad)

Bullshit. He has played his part in our league run. Revisionism based on one error.

Dench57 · « **Reply #891 on:** March 4, 2020, 12:05:37 pm »

Quote from: Vinay on March 4, 2020, 11:49:40 am

He has not been convincing. Yes, he did a fairly good job during Alisson's absence, but he is as bad as Pickford (who I hear is still England's No. 1 - so not tooo baaad)

no

Ghost Town · « **Reply #892 on:** March 4, 2020, 12:41:58 pm »

Adrian had a rocky moment

liverbloke · « **Reply #893 on:** March 4, 2020, 01:19:02 pm »

When goalies screw up it usually leads to a goal - when an outfield player screws up it usually leads to a loss of possession.

Shit happens - I like him

stockdam · « **Reply #894 on:** March 4, 2020, 01:29:00 pm »

Quote from: liverbloke on March 4, 2020, 01:19:02 pm

When goalies screw up it usually leads to a goal - when an outfield player screws up it usually leads to a loss of possession.

Shit happens - I like him

Yes he had one moment but that happens to all goalkeepers. He also pulled off some great saves. The main culpret in the first goal was.....well about three players who messed up and gave the ball back to Chelsea.

As a 2nd keeper, Adrian is up there with the best.

The G in Gerrard · « **Reply #895 on:** March 4, 2020, 01:32:33 pm »

Some shitty comments aimed towards him last night. It was an error. He's hardly put a foot wrong since joining us.

Not sure what people want as a reserve keeper. Alisson standards minus the beard?

۩ Imperator ۩ · « **Reply #896 on:** March 4, 2020, 02:00:47 pm »

The lad has been fantastic for us. A great acquisition. You don't become a bad keeper after one clanger. He's as good a reserve keeper as you could possibly hope for.

Zizou · « **Reply #897 on:** March 4, 2020, 03:29:14 pm »

Quote from: Vinay on March 4, 2020, 11:49:40 am

he is as bad as Pickford

I think he's been great for us, involved in some top moments and cemented himself as a proper Liverpool player.

Dropped a bollock last night, but they all do.

disgraced cake · « **Reply #898 on:** March 4, 2020, 03:38:22 pm »

I like him a lot, seems a great fella and he's a really good keeper, made a few amazing saves in the 15 or so games he's played.

The first goal last night was poor though, and he's definitely really eager to get the ball back in play straight away, which to be fair, the same could be said for Alisson, just he's better at it.

I still hope he's the number 2 next season, he's got a lot of experience and is reliable.

stevied · « **Reply #899 on:** March 4, 2020, 03:38:33 pm »

Quote from: Castel on February 12, 2020, 10:20:15 pm

West Ham made a big mistake in letting him go for nothing.

Adrian moved to the European Champions and Premier League leaders.

He is now at a club where he is part of team not just challenging but winning titles and not looking one bit out of place.

A defined trade up by him.

And you forgot he is a Champion of the World

Alan B'Stard · « **Reply #900 on:** March 4, 2020, 03:40:38 pm »

Quote from: stevied on March 4, 2020, 03:38:33 pm

And you forgot he is a Champion of the World

You’re wrong. He’s the champion of the wooooooooorld.

rob1966 · « **Reply #901 on:** March 4, 2020, 03:54:32 pm »

Quote from: The G in Gerrard on March 4, 2020, 01:32:33 pm

Some shitty comments aimed towards him last night. It was an error. He's hardly put a foot wrong since joining us.

Not sure what people want as a reserve keeper. Alisson standards minus the beard?

Some right fucking bellends following us these days. He made a couple of great saves that kept us in the game, then got caught out by a mistake after a fuck up by the defence.

He's been great for us.

Thepooloflife · « **Reply #902 on:** March 4, 2020, 04:11:32 pm »

Quote from: Vinay on March 4, 2020, 11:49:40 am

He has not been convincing. Yes, he did a fairly good job during Alisson's absence, but he is as bad as Pickford (who I hear is still England's No. 1 - so not tooo baaad)

Fuck-off, he's better than that clown.

muszka · « **Reply #903 on:** March 4, 2020, 07:50:56 pm »

Quote from: ۩ Imperator ۩ on March 4, 2020, 02:00:47 pm

The lad has been fantastic for us. A great acquisition. You don't become a bad keeper after one clanger. He's as good a reserve keeper as you could possibly hope for.

He played in 10 games in the league this season and we won every single one of them. He's gotta be one of the most deserving a medal back-up keeper in a title winning side for sure?

BobPaisley3 · « **Reply #904 on:** March 4, 2020, 08:45:32 pm »

Anyone got a gif of the push onto the bar? It got a bit lost in the post match reaction but it really was an incredible save.

RedForeverTT · « **Reply #905 on:** March 4, 2020, 09:32:41 pm »

He helped us so much over the course of this season that he could make a few more howlers and I would still like him.

kaikarden · « **Reply #906 on:** March 5, 2020, 08:30:56 am »

Quote from: RedForeverTT on March 4, 2020, 09:32:41 pm

He helped us so much over the course of this season that he could make a few more howlers and I would still like him.

Seems great in the dressing room as well. Let's not forget Alisson has made errors that have lead to goals and got very lucky on occasion. Adrian is a credit to the club.

The G in Gerrard · « **Reply #907 on:** March 5, 2020, 11:02:39 am »

Quote from: rob1966 on March 4, 2020, 03:54:32 pm

Some right fucking bellends following us these days. He made a couple of great saves that kept us in the game, then got caught out by a mistake after a fuck up by the defence.

He's been great for us.

Yeah always been the odd person that seems to revel in our defeats or using scapegoats.

He has been good for us especially at the start of the season which some seem to have forgot.

lobsterboy · « **Reply #908 on:** March 5, 2020, 11:45:59 am »

Quote from: Vinay on March 4, 2020, 11:49:40 am

He has not been convincing. Yes, he did a fairly good job during Alisson's absence, but he is as bad as Pickford (who I hear is still England's No. 1 - so not tooo baaad)

That's gotta be bait...

I've been a good boy · « **Reply #909 on:** March 5, 2020, 11:50:13 am »

Can’t believe Adrian is getting stick, some of our fans are absolute bellends. Probably the same dickheads that were criticizing Klopp for not fielding a full strength team vs Villa is the Haribo Cup.

CaseRed · « **Reply #910 on:** March 5, 2020, 11:51:16 am »

Quote from: Ghost Town on March 4, 2020, 12:41:58 pm

Adrian had a rocky moment

This didn't get the credit it deserved. Well Played

Andy · « **Reply #911 on:** March 5, 2020, 01:19:46 pm »

Quote from: King.Keita on March 5, 2020, 11:50:13 am

Can’t believe Adrian is getting stick, some of our fans are absolute bellends. Probably the same dickheads that were criticizing Klopp for not fielding a full strength team vs Villa is the Haribo Cup.

I think the players need to be treated equally, and my issue would be that Lovren got a shit load of grief for making mistakes against Watford, whilst people fall over themselves to defend Adrian. He's a good back-up keeper and seems like a great guy, but if people say 'he needs to be able to step in without fault as fourth choice centre back' about Lovren, then the same should be true of Adrian.

He did well when covering for Alisson, and his key strength is that he plays in a very similar style to our number one. But if he makes such a blatant error (despite his great saves) then I think it is fair to criticize - although not call him stupid names, obviously.

Tony19:6 · « **Reply #912 on:** March 5, 2020, 04:45:06 pm »

He's clearly not as good as Alisson, but is as good a No2 as most sides have.

He had a dodgy start, particularly against Southampton and did something else stupid (got closed down again if memory serves) and yes that was a howler against Chelsea.

Having said that he made a worldie literally a minute earlier against Chelsea and also a wonder save v Napoli away and has been generally solid when called upon.

I've always felt people were generally happy with him as back up seems like a top bloke living the dream to me.

I just think a few people's heads have fallen off recently...

Boris, Brexit, Corona and now Liverpool have lost a couple of games, it's the end of civilisation don't ya know

number 168 · « **Reply #913 on:** March 5, 2020, 04:54:50 pm »

Quote from: Andy on March 5, 2020, 01:19:46 pm

I think the players need to be treated equally, and my issue would be that Lovren got a shit load of grief for making mistakes against Watford, whilst people fall over themselves to defend Adrian. He's a good back-up keeper and seems like a great guy, but if people say 'he needs to be able to step in without fault as fourth choice centre back' about Lovren, then the same should be true of Adrian.

He did well when covering for Alisson, and his key strength is that he plays in a very similar style to our number one. But if he makes such a blatant error (despite his great saves) then I think it is fair to criticize - although not call him stupid names, obviously.

It is not fair to criticise a player for making one mistake. Wish he hadn't made it? Fine? Hope he doesn't repeat it? Fine. However criticism should be reserved for players who consistently return poor performances or who don't put in the effort required. Klopp has none of those players, he has players who have a bad game every now and then and none who don't put a shift in. The problem is throw away lines which used to be reserved for the alehouse now become valid comments whether or not the person has ever been to a game or knows anything about football. It's as though an entitlement has emerged where any ill informed, vitriolic, hyperbolic comment is valid and deserves respect. When other half wits start repeating it, it becomes an accepted view e.g. Lovren is shit, Hendo only passes sideways. The internet is great but is sure makes for some depressing reading.

rob1966 · « **Reply #914 on:** March 5, 2020, 07:20:10 pm »

Quote from: Andy on March 5, 2020, 01:19:46 pm

I think the players need to be treated equally, and my issue would be that Lovren got a shit load of grief for making mistakes against Watford, whilst people fall over themselves to defend Adrian. He's a good back-up keeper and seems like a great guy, but if people say 'he needs to be able to step in without fault as fourth choice centre back' about Lovren, then the same should be true of Adrian.

He did well when covering for Alisson, and his key strength is that he plays in a very similar style to our number one. But if he makes such a blatant error (despite his great saves) then I think it is fair to criticize - although not call him stupid names, obviously.

Those giving Lovren shit need to have a word with themselves as well.

newterp · « **Reply #915 on:** March 5, 2020, 08:38:13 pm »

Quote from: rob1966 on March 5, 2020, 07:20:10 pm

Those giving Lovren shit need to have a word with themselves as well.

Self?
Yes?
Lovren's shit.
Agreed.

(I like Lovren and think he's a good backup CB for us, would start numerous places)

royhendo · « **Reply #916 on:** March 6, 2020, 02:17:43 pm »

C'mon you mad bastard, be all you can be.

gamble · « **Reply #917 on:** March 6, 2020, 02:20:45 pm »

He has made some amazing saves, and been a hero before for us. Just needs to be calm and rise to the challenge

DHKopper · « **Reply #918 on:** March 6, 2020, 03:07:31 pm »

Time to shine once again our Spanish super sub goalie.

So… Howard Philips · « **Reply #919 on:** March 6, 2020, 03:11:00 pm »

He's got the cock up out of his system so looking forward to some clean sheets.