EPL 2015/16 Chat

Well a 4-0 win over Barca and a 4-0 loss to Mainz less than 24 hours later. Not sure why they'd schedule 2 games within the space of a day. Would've been ideal to head into the 1st game v Arsenal on a bit of a high...

I reckon you guys will beat arsenal, they will be missing quite a few of their guys and you guys going forward look very dangerous. Mane could be one of the signings of the season.

Reckon you will give top 4 a real shake. If you could sign another CB you would be really well placed.

Has Benteke been sold or is he still at the club? There was talk the Palaca were trying to buy him

Well a 4-0 win over Barca and a 4-0 loss to Mainz less than 24 hours later. Not sure why they'd schedule 2 games within the space of a day. Would've been ideal to head into the 1st game v Arsenal on a bit of a high...

Stupid scheduling but the sides played in both games were completely different. In one way we’re not over our heads going into the first game. A lot of good players at our disposal now.

Our best in good enough, we just need more defensive depth.

Exciting season where I expecte Top 4.

Well a 4-0 win over Barca and a 4-0 loss to Mainz less than 24 hours later. Not sure why they'd schedule 2 games within the space of a day. Would've been ideal to head into the 1st game v Arsenal on a bit of a high...

Stupid scheduling but the sides played in both games were completely different. In one way we’re not over our heads going into the first game. A lot of good players at our disposal now.

Our best in good enough, we just need more defensive depth.

Exciting season where I expecte Top 4.

You could see us finishing anywhere from 4th-9th. I am concerned with the defence just because Sakho and Matip have been injured, we have no LB cover and even at RB we have Clyne and then who? Wisdom? Now MIgnolet is back due to Karius being injured and our back-up is Manninger, who was Arsenal’s 2nd goalie behind David Seaman (yes that long ago)! We have a plethora of options in the attacking third now, it will be interesting to see who Klopp starts with behind the front man…

Well a 4-0 win over Barca and a 4-0 loss to Mainz less than 24 hours later. Not sure why they'd schedule 2 games within the space of a day. Would've been ideal to head into the 1st game v Arsenal on a bit of a high...

I reckon you guys will beat arsenal, they will be missing quite a few of their guys and you guys going forward look very dangerous. Mane could be one of the signings of the season.

Reckon you will give top 4 a real shake. If you could sign another CB you would be really well placed.

Has Benteke been sold or is he still at the club? There was talk the Palaca were trying to buy him

Benteke still there. Palace offered 27 Mil up front rising to 29.5M with add-ons and we knocked it back, apparently wanting 30M up front. I’d have just sold him, he is a good striker but quite clearly he is a square peg in a round hole at Anfield. Just get his wages off the books, we already have Balotelli training with the U21s on the best part of 90K a week or thereabouts, don’t need another player on a high wedge doing the same. Madness…

Well a 4-0 win over Barca and a 4-0 loss to Mainz less than 24 hours later. Not sure why they'd schedule 2 games within the space of a day. Would've been ideal to head into the 1st game v Arsenal on a bit of a high...

I reckon you guys will beat arsenal, they will be missing quite a few of their guys and you guys going forward look very dangerous. Mane could be one of the signings of the season.

Reckon you will give top 4 a real shake. If you could sign another CB you would be really well placed.

Has Benteke been sold or is he still at the club? There was talk the Palaca were trying to buy him

Benteke still there. Palace offered 27 Mil up front rising to 29.5M with add-ons and we knocked it back, apparently wanting 30M up front. I’d have just sold him, he is a good striker but quite clearly he is a square peg in a round hole at Anfield. Just get his wages off the books, we already have Balotelli training with the U21s on the best part of 90K a week or thereabouts, don’t need another player on a high wedge doing the same. Madness…

Yeah, not sure what game we are playing with these two. Unless it to push it until the last week and then get rid of them as I don’t see either of them playing any games.

Defensive is a big question, Mignolet is Mignolet but we need a full back especially with Flanagan and Smith leaving. Reckon we have Milner down as a back up option but we need another young player to develop. Centre back a concern too. Don’t want to see Can back there covering, nor Lucas in that case.

Well a 4-0 win over Barca and a 4-0 loss to Mainz less than 24 hours later. Not sure why they'd schedule 2 games within the space of a day. Would've been ideal to head into the 1st game v Arsenal on a bit of a high...

I reckon you guys will beat arsenal, they will be missing quite a few of their guys and you guys going forward look very dangerous. Mane could be one of the signings of the season.

Reckon you will give top 4 a real shake. If you could sign another CB you would be really well placed.

Has Benteke been sold or is he still at the club? There was talk the Palaca were trying to buy him

Benteke still there. Palace offered 27 Mil up front rising to 29.5M with add-ons and we knocked it back, apparently wanting 30M up front. I’d have just sold him, he is a good striker but quite clearly he is a square peg in a round hole at Anfield. Just get his wages off the books, we already have Balotelli training with the U21s on the best part of 90K a week or thereabouts, don’t need another player on a high wedge doing the same. Madness…

Yeah, not sure what game we are playing with these two. Unless it to push it until the last week and then get rid of them as I don’t see either of them playing any games.

Defensive is a big question, Mignolet is Mignolet but we need a full back especially with Flanagan and Smith leaving. Reckon we have Milner down as a back up option but we need another young player to develop. Centre back a concern too. Don’t want to see Can back there covering, nor Lucas in that case.

Last year it was Sakho, Lovren, Skrtel, Kolo. This year Matip, Lovren, Sakho Klavan. I’d say on that basis one of Lovren/Sakho is 3rd choice CB, which is an upgrade on Skrtel, and Klavan has not looked out of place pre-season, so he covers the loss of Kolo. Can won’t be anywhere near CB, Lucas might leave close to the end of the window. Mind you, if Mignolet is #2 goalie, that is far better than having Bogdan or Brad Jones as deputy.

Great win last night

Rooney looking way too slow and crap would rather Mikhi play in his place

Valencia at right back looks like a weapon under Mourinho

Pogba fee to be paid over three years as well :smiley:

Once woody gets a deal done he’s a genius with payment schemes and the like but ffs can we get a director of football.

Once woody gets a deal done he's a genius with payment schemes and the like but ffs can we get a director of football.

Agreed.

Woody is starting to really come of age in this transfer caper.

Well a 4-0 win over Barca and a 4-0 loss to Mainz less than 24 hours later. Not sure why they'd schedule 2 games within the space of a day. Would've been ideal to head into the 1st game v Arsenal on a bit of a high...

I reckon you guys will beat arsenal, they will be missing quite a few of their guys and you guys going forward look very dangerous. Mane could be one of the signings of the season.

Reckon you will give top 4 a real shake. If you could sign another CB you would be really well placed.

Has Benteke been sold or is he still at the club? There was talk the Palaca were trying to buy him

Benteke still there. Palace offered 27 Mil up front rising to 29.5M with add-ons and we knocked it back, apparently wanting 30M up front. I’d have just sold him, he is a good striker but quite clearly he is a square peg in a round hole at Anfield. Just get his wages off the books, we already have Balotelli training with the U21s on the best part of 90K a week or thereabouts, don’t need another player on a high wedge doing the same. Madness…

Yeah, not sure what game we are playing with these two. Unless it to push it until the last week and then get rid of them as I don’t see either of them playing any games.

Defensive is a big question, Mignolet is Mignolet but we need a full back especially with Flanagan and Smith leaving. Reckon we have Milner down as a back up option but we need another young player to develop. Centre back a concern too. Don’t want to see Can back there covering, nor Lucas in that case.

Last year it was Sakho, Lovren, Skrtel, Kolo. This year Matip, Lovren, Sakho Klavan. I’d say on that basis one of Lovren/Sakho is 3rd choice CB, which is an upgrade on Skrtel, and Klavan has not looked out of place pre-season, so he covers the loss of Kolo. Can won’t be anywhere near CB, Lucas might leave close to the end of the window. Mind you, if Mignolet is #2 goalie, that is far better than having Bogdan or Brad Jones as deputy.

Yep. Need 1 more CB and also a FB.

Klopp has shown faith in some kids thought like Stewart, Ojo and co. Maybe that’s where we get depth from.

I like Klavan. You reckon Matip starts with Klav?

Once woody gets a deal done he's a genius with payment schemes and the like but ffs can we get a director of football.

Agreed.

Woody is starting to really come of age in this transfer caper.

I’m sure given the size of his wallet it’s not that hard a job.

Well a 4-0 win over Barca and a 4-0 loss to Mainz less than 24 hours later. Not sure why they'd schedule 2 games within the space of a day. Would've been ideal to head into the 1st game v Arsenal on a bit of a high...

I reckon you guys will beat arsenal, they will be missing quite a few of their guys and you guys going forward look very dangerous. Mane could be one of the signings of the season.

Reckon you will give top 4 a real shake. If you could sign another CB you would be really well placed.

Has Benteke been sold or is he still at the club? There was talk the Palaca were trying to buy him

Benteke still there. Palace offered 27 Mil up front rising to 29.5M with add-ons and we knocked it back, apparently wanting 30M up front. I’d have just sold him, he is a good striker but quite clearly he is a square peg in a round hole at Anfield. Just get his wages off the books, we already have Balotelli training with the U21s on the best part of 90K a week or thereabouts, don’t need another player on a high wedge doing the same. Madness…

Yeah, not sure what game we are playing with these two. Unless it to push it until the last week and then get rid of them as I don’t see either of them playing any games.

Defensive is a big question, Mignolet is Mignolet but we need a full back especially with Flanagan and Smith leaving. Reckon we have Milner down as a back up option but we need another young player to develop. Centre back a concern too. Don’t want to see Can back there covering, nor Lucas in that case.

Last year it was Sakho, Lovren, Skrtel, Kolo. This year Matip, Lovren, Sakho Klavan. I’d say on that basis one of Lovren/Sakho is 3rd choice CB, which is an upgrade on Skrtel, and Klavan has not looked out of place pre-season, so he covers the loss of Kolo. Can won’t be anywhere near CB, Lucas might leave close to the end of the window. Mind you, if Mignolet is #2 goalie, that is far better than having Bogdan or Brad Jones as deputy.

Yep. Need 1 more CB and also a FB.

Klopp has shown faith in some kids thought like Stewart, Ojo and co. Maybe that’s where we get depth from.

I like Klavan. You reckon Matip starts with Klav?

Matip and Lovren for me. Sakho is back training but not sure he will be right for Arsenal. Klavan is better than I thought, on the ball is pretty comfortable, if called upon he should do a job. Ojo pretty much takes Ibe’s spot in the squad as that bench player with some pace out wide. Stewart keeps it pretty simple with the ball, I think he is a CB by trade but has been forced to playi holding mid at times when we have had injuries and done OK.

Once woody gets a deal done he's a genius with payment schemes and the like but ffs can we get a director of football.

Agreed.

Woody is starting to really come of age in this transfer caper.

I’m sure given the size of his wallet it’s not that hard a job.

He built a lot of that wallet. Getting sponsors left right and centre

Pretty sure most large transfers are paid over multiple years

Pretty sure most large transfers are paid over multiple years

Yeah pretty standard. Think Matic’s return to Chelsea was partially paid for by not receiving the final payment.

Well a 4-0 win over Barca and a 4-0 loss to Mainz less than 24 hours later. Not sure why they'd schedule 2 games within the space of a day. Would've been ideal to head into the 1st game v Arsenal on a bit of a high...

I reckon you guys will beat arsenal, they will be missing quite a few of their guys and you guys going forward look very dangerous. Mane could be one of the signings of the season.

Reckon you will give top 4 a real shake. If you could sign another CB you would be really well placed.

Has Benteke been sold or is he still at the club? There was talk the Palaca were trying to buy him

Benteke still there. Palace offered 27 Mil up front rising to 29.5M with add-ons and we knocked it back, apparently wanting 30M up front. I’d have just sold him, he is a good striker but quite clearly he is a square peg in a round hole at Anfield. Just get his wages off the books, we already have Balotelli training with the U21s on the best part of 90K a week or thereabouts, don’t need another player on a high wedge doing the same. Madness…

Yeah, not sure what game we are playing with these two. Unless it to push it until the last week and then get rid of them as I don’t see either of them playing any games.

Defensive is a big question, Mignolet is Mignolet but we need a full back especially with Flanagan and Smith leaving. Reckon we have Milner down as a back up option but we need another young player to develop. Centre back a concern too. Don’t want to see Can back there covering, nor Lucas in that case.

Last year it was Sakho, Lovren, Skrtel, Kolo. This year Matip, Lovren, Sakho Klavan. I’d say on that basis one of Lovren/Sakho is 3rd choice CB, which is an upgrade on Skrtel, and Klavan has not looked out of place pre-season, so he covers the loss of Kolo. Can won’t be anywhere near CB, Lucas might leave close to the end of the window. Mind you, if Mignolet is #2 goalie, that is far better than having Bogdan or Brad Jones as deputy.

Yep. Need 1 more CB and also a FB.

Klopp has shown faith in some kids thought like Stewart, Ojo and co. Maybe that’s where we get depth from.

I like Klavan. You reckon Matip starts with Klav?

Would like a genuine defensive mid as well. Looks like Can and Henderson will share this role but they are attacking by nature. LB a big worry especially with Milner going off on Saturday with a heal problem.

Pretty sure most large transfers are paid over multiple years

Ronaldo’s fee was all upfront.

Once woody gets a deal done he's a genius with payment schemes and the like but ffs can we get a director of football.

Agreed.

Woody is starting to really come of age in this transfer caper.

I’m sure given the size of his wallet it’s not that hard a job.

It is when dealing with teams who still have the rights to the player for a further 3 seasons and do not want to sell him.

Look at Neymar last season.

Ed has improved drastically since he first got the gig, especially considering we don’t have a sugar daddy or a sheik funding us and everything we spend, we earn ourselves.

Its helps Woodward to sign good players when we actually have a manager who players want to play under.