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18 Oct 2026 08:52:06
Ed01, here are a few observations from yesterday's game.
First of all, it was a great result. We have not always done well away at Brentford, and given their recent form, three points there is a very good return.
I won't say much about Wirtz. My fanboy bias is well known, and enough has already been said about him. Good game or bad, the lad never stops trying, and that is all I will add.
Ronald Araujo has been a strong addition to the defensive setup, but he is holding back our attacking play down the right. His crossing is not great, and there is very little offensive supply coming from that side at the moment in my opinion. Gomez is probably a better option there but his fitness won't allow it which is why Iraola is probably refraining from using him there.
The other thing that stood out was how many players were holding onto the ball for far too long instead of passing. Munoz and Rio both had a very good impact, but even for Munoz's goal, the sensible option was probably to play it to Macca, as the chances had dried up by that point. Rio rarely plays a pass either. It all worked out yesterday, but it will not always. Barcola was guilty of the same thing and squandered a lot of chances. The one positive was that he did pass to Koumas in the final attack. It was the wrong decision at that moment, but it at least showed he wanted the other man to score, even if it came far too late in the game. Koumas also failed to pass on a couple of occasions when it was the obvious choice, and doing so would probably have made a difference.
I am sure this will improve with time, but it was noticeable.
Isak did exactly what we hoped he would, so any complaint about him would sound foolish. That said, when Ekitike is fit again, could he rotate with Isak up top? His hold-up and link-up play may be slightly better than Isak's, provided he learns how to press. He has the skills and the pace, and if the attitude is right I think it could work well. It would also give Isak the chance to get fitter and sharper in his overall play.
What do you think?
{Ed001's Note - I can't say anything yet as I wasn't able to watch the game, I had family stuff to do. I will have to watch the game during the week.}
18 Oct 2026 09:54:02
With Wirtz, I think Iraola needs to put the hammer down and get the message to the team - feed Wirtz the ball.
The CMs dictate way too much if the play and swinging the ball around imo. Whilst there is a place for that, I think once we're settled in the attacking third, that they should be prioritizing getting the ball to Wirtz and playing off of him.
So many times he gets the ball, passes to someone, he should get the ball right back. Instead the ball goes to a CM then goes to the others side of the pitch. Then Wirtz is head down then motors over to the other side of the pitch.
He's running so many miles because he keeps running back and forth across the pitch to get the ball hahahaha
Just feed him, feed him, feed him. Prioritizing him as the attacking fulcrum and that will also help boost his confidence and feeling of importance on the pitch
Since arrival it looks like he is playing to prove he belongs. We need to make him belong and we will do that by giving him that focus and priority.
17 Oct 2026
17 Oct 2026 09:08:40
Thanks ED01.
{Ed001's Note - very welcome sg.}
17 Oct 2026 06:22:55
Ed001
Can I ask your thoughts on the below:
In terms of the next two windows, I think it's critical award focussed on the following:
RB- A position we really struggle with, Araujo does ok there but I like him at CB more, would love to see Kayode join from today's rivals Brentford personally a proper defender, but we need someone in Jan, and Kayode won't be an option then, who would be your choice?
LB- Kerkez for me is not a Liverpool player, nowhere near smart enough. Maybe an approach for Joaquin Seys though I know nothing about the lad? I really think Lewis Hall would be ideal and prem proven. Who would your choice be?
CM- I would love the reds to go all in on Sadiki, maybe that's possible next summer. Would say his all action style is what we need rather than a typical DM. Who would your choice be?
CB- Hurts to say it but I think it's time for Big Virg and Joe Go to leave. I would be very happy if Zabaryni joined which I hear is a possibility. Would you keep VVD or bring in a replacement?
FW- I would really like to see Endrick join, tempestuos young rascal he might be, but potentially brilliant too. Ekitike will need time and Isak doesn't seem suited to our current style. Would you go for a FW of you happy with what we have?
GK- I believe Allison will go in the summer, wow what a keeper he was. We already bought his replacement I believe in the summer.
Sell or release- Frimpong, Chiesa, Isak, MacAllister, Danns, Elliott (not sure how long he has left on contract) Tsimikas,
I think if Ward could acheive the above the squad would be ready to compete on all fronts.
{Ed001's Note - at right back I don't really see any options out there, as I have not been watching much other than the Premier League lately. Other than Kayode, there is not a lot out there. I hear Wesley is supposed to be good but I have not seen him play, so couldn't recommend him. Maybe we should just look to develop a player? There has to be someone who can be worked on.
I don't have such a downer on Kerkez, I think he will be fine. There are even less left-backs of quality out there.
Sadiki would be my preference, with the way Iraola plays, that mobility he possesses is a massive plus.
If Virgil would accept a reduced salary, I would happily keep him a bit longer. He is proving that he is still capable of holding his own and helping the younger lads along too.
I can't stand Endrick, every time I watch him he is abysmal and rash. But I don't think either Ekitike nor Isak are right for Iraola's way of playing. Koumas is a better fit.
I am not so sure Alisson will go, he loves it at Liverpool and has never made any attempt to leave.}
17 Oct 2026 09:17:08
Id be ok with Virg having a 1 yr rolling contract and if he stays and plays the same amount of games I don't see why he should take a pay cut.
17 Oct 2026 09:36:49
Be great if vvd and ali stayed. They both still in top players in league in there positions. Ali injuries would be my only doubt on offering new contract but hopefully if brazil resting him it helps.
17 Oct 2026 09:43:58
Even if we only get 20-25 games a season out of Ali, I'd keep him. There is no one else out there like him. Whoever will be 2nd choice next year (Jaros or Brughmanns maybe), it would benefit them to be 2nd fiddle to him and learning from him before making the eventual step up.
Ali is the best keeper I've seen in my lifetime, truly special and I'm not sure we'll have one as good for a long long time.
{Ed025's Note - so you never seen Southall or Clemence then Taurus?, Ali is a fine keeper no doubt about it mate and i would say gets in my top 10, it would be at the bottom end though..
17 Oct 2026 10:08:09
I don't believe replacing more and more players and having even more transition is helpful. I don't think we need a load of signings by any stretch. We had this issue with Gakpo in the summer, everyone wanted him gone but why? Have a look at the rest of the league. How many LWs are genuinely better than him?
It's not productive to just get rid of players because they're not 10/10 perfect in our eyes. I don't see how that helps.
A proper DM who can tackle and one more versatile covering defender (essentially someone to take over from Joe Gomez) and I think we're in serious business and can challenge for everything. No need for us to become Chelsea or City and start throwing money at every problem.
17 Oct 2026 10:13:36
I have to say Ed025 I never saw Clemence or Southall. I would not say I'm young, but I'm not old. Let's just say my first football memory was the 2002 world cup.
Heard they were both amazing and have seen videos on youtube, but I haven't watched them throughout matches in the same way I've watched Alison. My uncle does like to tell me that England shafted Clemence by putting Shilton in goal and he would have saved the hand of god.
{Ed025's Note - i have seen some greats over the years Taurus, Ali is very good but with keepers its about longevity and availability mate and thats why he is not right up there for me, thats not a slur on the guy because they play so many games these days that its a long old slog, ability wise hes hard to beat and he commands his area superbly..
17 Oct 2026 10:18:55
Both Southwell and Clemence were superb to be fair 025, I know you also like the fella with short arms and no brain currently at the Hill Dickinson too, but I don't agree on that one.
Other great keepers would be Schmeical, Seaman, Courtois (he got better after Chelsea), Van De Sar.
Allison would definitely be in the Top 5.
{Ed025's Note - its all subjective i suppose Hughesy, i suppose it depends on how old you are as well mate because keepers of yesteryear got very little protection and the likes of Bert Trautmann played in the cup final with a broken neck, the ones you mention are certainly right up there though and thats without mentioning the likes of Gordon Banks and Lev Yashin, it is hard to pick a winner though and Pickford would not be in my top 30..
17 Oct 2026 10:49:33
I do think his injury issues get overstated Ed025. Yes he has missed time out in previous years but when you look at the stats he still plays a lot of matches. Last season he played 35 in all competitions which is a pretty good stack of appearances for someone who is perceived as injury prone.
I do agree with the longevity point, but maybe we have to wait and see how that looks when he retires. He's 34 right now, but I guess we are expecting his niggles to increase with age. Cannot escape age unless your name is Novak Djokovic it seems.
{Ed025's Note - fair point Taurus mate..
17 Oct 2026 11:55:07
Been some superb keepers in my lifetime Ali is definitely top ten maybe higher because of recent memories. But I wouldn't like to pick an all time best i'd have sleepless nights.
17 Oct 2026 13:27:19
Best keepers of my life:
Alisson, Cech, Schmeichel, Buffon, Kahn, van der Sar. Courtois comes just after these guys.
Neuer has been very good but I've always thought he was overrated and made big mistakes at the worst times - arguably never reached his Schalke potential at Bayern despite a wonderful career.
De Gea was a phenomenal shot stopper but simply too limited elsewhere.
17 Oct 2026 12:13:47
Schemical was outstanding goalkeeper I always thought as much as it pains me to say it. Southall also excellent, clem before my time. I do think it more difficult nowadays for keepers ed25 as they have to be v good with there feet also.
{Ed025's Note - yeah they do Digger but im not a fan of footballing keepers mate, if they were any good at football they would not be keepers, they are in goal because they are shite..
17 Oct 2026 14:31:00
Would you have Jennings in your Top Ten keepers as well Ed?
{Ed025's Note - good keeper CR but i dont think hes in my top 10 mate..
17 Oct 2026 16:01:59
Alisson has been the best Liverpool keeper in the time I've supported LFC.
Dudek and Reina were good, especially Reina when he won the golden glove in the league X2 if I remember correctly.
It was a different time, and he played under Benitez mostly with some solid Midfielders in front of him, Alonso, Gerrard, Mascherano.
We could do with a couple of them now haha!
From the 1990's since I've been watching football up until about 2012 there has been some great keepers, in the Prem and especially abroad.
Some great ones mentioned already.
Casillas wasn't too bad either was he ;)?
Even in the Prem I thought Shay Given was a very good keeper, maybe I'm a bit biased as I'm Irish but he was good for Newcastle for years.
Rustu, Victor Valdes, Van Der Sar also spring to mind. Serie A seemed to have some very good goalies over the years.
17 Oct 2026 18:33:20
Julio Cesar how could I forget.
17 Oct 2026 06:21:18
Ed001 & Owner of the site. I will not be posting or reading the site any longer after seeing political posts posted about immigrants here. The true meaning of you will never walk alone is not that. Sincerely, Chief.
{Ed001's Note - I have no idea what you are talking about. None of that fascist shite should be getting posted.}
17 Oct 2026 12:35:49
Never seen a political/immigration charged post on this site.
17 Oct 2026 13:00:56
Hmm, I know it's getting colder but I didn't expect to be seeing snowflakes at this time of year.
17 Oct 2026 13:04:58
And you're putting it mildly zeddicus.
17 Oct 2026 06:22:55
Ed001
Can I ask your thoughts on the below:
In terms of the next two windows, I think it's critical award focussed on the following:
RB- A position we really struggle with, Araujo does ok there but I like him at CB more, would love to see Kayode join from today's rivals Brentford personally a proper defender, but we need someone in Jan, and Kayode won't be an option then, who would be your choice?
LB- Kerkez for me is not a Liverpool player, nowhere near smart enough. Maybe an approach for Joaquin Seys though I know nothing about the lad? I really think Lewis Hall would be ideal and prem proven. Who would your choice be?
CM- I would love the reds to go all in on Sadiki, maybe that's possible next summer. Would say his all action style is what we need rather than a typical DM. Who would your choice be?
CB- Hurts to say it but I think it's time for Big Virg and Joe Go to leave. I would be very happy if Zabaryni joined which I hear is a possibility. Would you keep VVD or bring in a replacement?
FW- I would really like to see Endrick join, tempestuos young rascal he might be, but potentially brilliant too. Ekitike will need time and Isak doesn't seem suited to our current style. Would you go for a FW of you happy with what we have?
GK- I believe Allison will go in the summer, wow what a keeper he was. We already bought his replacement I believe in the summer.
Sell or release- Frimpong, Chiesa, Isak, MacAllister, Danns, Elliott (not sure how long he has left on contract) Tsimikas,
I think if Ward could acheive the above the squad would be ready to compete on all fronts.
{Ed001's Note - at right back I don't really see any options out there, as I have not been watching much other than the Premier League lately. Other than Kayode, there is not a lot out there. I hear Wesley is supposed to be good but I have not seen him play, so couldn't recommend him. Maybe we should just look to develop a player? There has to be someone who can be worked on.
I don't have such a downer on Kerkez, I think he will be fine. There are even less left-backs of quality out there.
Sadiki would be my preference, with the way Iraola plays, that mobility he possesses is a massive plus.
If Virgil would accept a reduced salary, I would happily keep him a bit longer. He is proving that he is still capable of holding his own and helping the younger lads along too.
I can't stand Endrick, every time I watch him he is abysmal and rash. But I don't think either Ekitike nor Isak are right for Iraola's way of playing. Koumas is a better fit.
I am not so sure Alisson will go, he loves it at Liverpool and has never made any attempt to leave.}
17 Oct 2026 09:17:08
Id be ok with Virg having a 1 yr rolling contract and if he stays and plays the same amount of games I don't see why he should take a pay cut.
17 Oct 2026 09:36:49
Be great if vvd and ali stayed. They both still in top players in league in there positions. Ali injuries would be my only doubt on offering new contract but hopefully if brazil resting him it helps.
17 Oct 2026 09:43:58
Even if we only get 20-25 games a season out of Ali, I'd keep him. There is no one else out there like him. Whoever will be 2nd choice next year (Jaros or Brughmanns maybe), it would benefit them to be 2nd fiddle to him and learning from him before making the eventual step up.
Ali is the best keeper I've seen in my lifetime, truly special and I'm not sure we'll have one as good for a long long time.
{Ed025's Note - so you never seen Southall or Clemence then Taurus?, Ali is a fine keeper no doubt about it mate and i would say gets in my top 10, it would be at the bottom end though..
17 Oct 2026 10:08:09
I don't believe replacing more and more players and having even more transition is helpful. I don't think we need a load of signings by any stretch. We had this issue with Gakpo in the summer, everyone wanted him gone but why? Have a look at the rest of the league. How many LWs are genuinely better than him?
It's not productive to just get rid of players because they're not 10/10 perfect in our eyes. I don't see how that helps.
A proper DM who can tackle and one more versatile covering defender (essentially someone to take over from Joe Gomez) and I think we're in serious business and can challenge for everything. No need for us to become Chelsea or City and start throwing money at every problem.
17 Oct 2026 10:13:36
I have to say Ed025 I never saw Clemence or Southall. I would not say I'm young, but I'm not old. Let's just say my first football memory was the 2002 world cup.
Heard they were both amazing and have seen videos on youtube, but I haven't watched them throughout matches in the same way I've watched Alison. My uncle does like to tell me that England shafted Clemence by putting Shilton in goal and he would have saved the hand of god.
{Ed025's Note - i have seen some greats over the years Taurus, Ali is very good but with keepers its about longevity and availability mate and thats why he is not right up there for me, thats not a slur on the guy because they play so many games these days that its a long old slog, ability wise hes hard to beat and he commands his area superbly..
17 Oct 2026 10:18:55
Both Southwell and Clemence were superb to be fair 025, I know you also like the fella with short arms and no brain currently at the Hill Dickinson too, but I don't agree on that one.
Other great keepers would be Schmeical, Seaman, Courtois (he got better after Chelsea), Van De Sar.
Allison would definitely be in the Top 5.
{Ed025's Note - its all subjective i suppose Hughesy, i suppose it depends on how old you are as well mate because keepers of yesteryear got very little protection and the likes of Bert Trautmann played in the cup final with a broken neck, the ones you mention are certainly right up there though and thats without mentioning the likes of Gordon Banks and Lev Yashin, it is hard to pick a winner though and Pickford would not be in my top 30..
17 Oct 2026 10:49:33
I do think his injury issues get overstated Ed025. Yes he has missed time out in previous years but when you look at the stats he still plays a lot of matches. Last season he played 35 in all competitions which is a pretty good stack of appearances for someone who is perceived as injury prone.
I do agree with the longevity point, but maybe we have to wait and see how that looks when he retires. He's 34 right now, but I guess we are expecting his niggles to increase with age. Cannot escape age unless your name is Novak Djokovic it seems.
{Ed025's Note - fair point Taurus mate..
17 Oct 2026 11:55:07
Been some superb keepers in my lifetime Ali is definitely top ten maybe higher because of recent memories. But I wouldn't like to pick an all time best i'd have sleepless nights.
17 Oct 2026 13:27:19
Best keepers of my life:
Alisson, Cech, Schmeichel, Buffon, Kahn, van der Sar. Courtois comes just after these guys.
Neuer has been very good but I've always thought he was overrated and made big mistakes at the worst times - arguably never reached his Schalke potential at Bayern despite a wonderful career.
De Gea was a phenomenal shot stopper but simply too limited elsewhere.
17 Oct 2026 12:13:47
Schemical was outstanding goalkeeper I always thought as much as it pains me to say it. Southall also excellent, clem before my time. I do think it more difficult nowadays for keepers ed25 as they have to be v good with there feet also.
{Ed025's Note - yeah they do Digger but im not a fan of footballing keepers mate, if they were any good at football they would not be keepers, they are in goal because they are shite..
17 Oct 2026 14:31:00
Would you have Jennings in your Top Ten keepers as well Ed?
{Ed025's Note - good keeper CR but i dont think hes in my top 10 mate..
17 Oct 2026 16:01:59
Alisson has been the best Liverpool keeper in the time I've supported LFC.
Dudek and Reina were good, especially Reina when he won the golden glove in the league X2 if I remember correctly.
It was a different time, and he played under Benitez mostly with some solid Midfielders in front of him, Alonso, Gerrard, Mascherano.
We could do with a couple of them now haha!
From the 1990's since I've been watching football up until about 2012 there has been some great keepers, in the Prem and especially abroad.
Some great ones mentioned already.
Casillas wasn't too bad either was he ;)?
Even in the Prem I thought Shay Given was a very good keeper, maybe I'm a bit biased as I'm Irish but he was good for Newcastle for years.
Rustu, Victor Valdes, Van Der Sar also spring to mind. Serie A seemed to have some very good goalies over the years.
17 Oct 2026 18:33:20
Julio Cesar how could I forget.
17 Oct 2026 06:21:18
Ed001 & Owner of the site. I will not be posting or reading the site any longer after seeing political posts posted about immigrants here. The true meaning of you will never walk alone is not that. Sincerely, Chief.
{Ed001's Note - I have no idea what you are talking about. None of that fascist shite should be getting posted.}
17 Oct 2026 12:35:49
Never seen a political/immigration charged post on this site.
17 Oct 2026 13:00:56
Hmm, I know it's getting colder but I didn't expect to be seeing snowflakes at this time of year.
17 Oct 2026 13:04:58
And you're putting it mildly zeddicus.
17 Oct 2026 07:39:02
{Ed's Note - Ed001 has posted a new article entitled, Liverpool v Manchester City - A Quick Liverpool Perspective
17 Oct 2026 12:59:03
Can we replace this with the infamous Southampton review - that was a win!
17 Oct 2026 04:09:06
Ed001
Whats your thoughts on the season so far? What do you think the ceiling is?
{Ed001's Note - it has been better than I expected, I thought it would be the second half of the season before the players would be as far along the path to Iraola's style. I really expected us to struggle more. I still think we will finish top 4. The improvement has been so rapid, you can tell the players are liking this too, they want to play faster and that makes a huge difference having the players on board.}
17 Oct 2026 04:09:06
Ed001
Whats your thoughts on the season so far? What do you think the ceiling is?
{Ed001's Note - it has been better than I expected, I thought it would be the second half of the season before the players would be as far along the path to Iraola's style. I really expected us to struggle more. I still think we will finish top 4. The improvement has been so rapid, you can tell the players are liking this too, they want to play faster and that makes a huge difference having the players on board.}
17 Oct 2026
17 Oct 2026 00:46:31
Heskey always got rinsed by other teams fans, but I loved the bloke. Big, strong, fricking rapid, could hold the ball up, link up play, worked his arse off, get his head on it, and whilst not prolific a far better goal scorer than he's remembered for, got 22 goals that season, so the ability was always there, but as Ed001 said it was all about Owen.
Heskey himself said he enjoyed helping others more. He'd cost a fortune in today's market - £80M at least I'd reckon playing as he was as a English forward at 22YO as he was when we bought him.
17 Oct 2026
16 Oct 2026 22:40:39
Completely agree with Ed001.
Give Iraola a chance with these players.
16 Oct 2026 17:39:23
This is a question for the old heads, hopefully ed01 can also give some feedback.
I was just watching a video about the 2000/2001 season and it got me thinking about that team. Heskey was having his best season, Nicky barmby was also playing well. Owen was scoring.
Sander westerveld I was never a fan of.
Anyway to the question. How good was that team? I know they won the treble and I remember the season fondly, but was it a good team?
{Ed001's Note - it wasn't really all that good.
Westerveld was dodgy, started well but quickly lost his way and was prone to errors.
The central defensive pairing of Henchoz and Hyypia were solid, but slow and so played very deep, which meant the team was unable to really be anything but a counter attacking team.
The full-backs were poor, apart from Babbel, who was class.
The central midfield was strong, with Gerrard, McAllister and Hamann but the wide areas were weak. I know some liked Barmby, but I never really did, and the rest were always just central midfielders shoehorned in to protect the defence, rather than attacking players.
Up front, I do have a soft spot for Titi Camara, but he only played well on a few occasions. Owen, Fowler and Heskey would have been a great trio to rotate, but Fowler was often injured and Heskey never believed in himself so would just play to help Owen.
It had a lot of quality in terms of central players, but it played far too defensively for my liking and the wide areas were lacking.}
16 Oct 2026 20:53:48
Cant believe u forgot about litmanan. What a player.
{Ed666's Note - Don’t get me started about the abysmal treatment of Jari..his knee was busted but he was still better than most players in the premiership with one knee.
16 Oct 2026 20:57:12
I was literally watching the 00/01 LFC Season Review on Youtube last week, and suddenly see someone bring up that exact season. Really enjoyable, but my word was Westerveld shocking at times. Loved Hyypia, Henchoz just wanted to slide tackle everyone regardless of whether the situation called for it.
Gerrard was starting to find his feet, and Owen was just exceptional. Agree totally about Heskey, he had the ability, and could bully people, but always deferred to Owen for some reason, when he could just as easily rocket a shot with the best of them.
{Ed666's Note - If it wasn’t all about the Micheal Owen show Heskey could have been unstoppable
16 Oct 2026 21:20:04
Loved Babbel.
{Ed666's Note - Great player mate!
16 Oct 2026 21:21:58
Marcus Babbel was absolutely incredible that season, one of the best in the world at that time. Such a shame he got that awful illness.
{Ed666's Note - agreed
16 Oct 2026 21:37:40
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Camara
What a blast from the past.
{Ed666's Note - His father passed away and he played for us the same day and scored..legend!
16 Oct 2026 21:52:56
Camara wasn't in the triple winning squad, he went the season before. I assume Redcog is on about that season. There was also Smicer, Berger and Danny Murphy.
16 Oct 2026 23:53:50
It's hard to chose who is the biggest regret at Liverpool, Rob Jones or Jari Litmanen. Absolute legends had they been luckier with injury. Litmanen even managed 40 odd games for us on one leg. With a little bit more luck who knows but both were absolute class.
Thinking of Owen, Heskey and Fowler as a set of forwards, how much would you get for them today. Heskey could be very, very good when his head was on but for a big, athletic striker he didn't play to his strength (excuse the pun).
17 Oct 2026 00:37:33
I always expected more of Morientes too.
17 Oct 2026 01:15:54
"Old heads"? 2001?
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17 Oct 2026 00:46:31
Heskey always got rinsed by other teams fans, but I loved the bloke. Big, strong, fricking rapid, could hold the ball up, link up play, worked his arse off, get his head on it, and whilst not prolific a far better goal scorer than he's remembered for, got 22 goals that season, so the ability was always there, but as Ed001 said it was all about Owen.
Heskey himself said he enjoyed helping others more. He'd cost a fortune in today's market - £80M at least I'd reckon playing as he was as a English forward at 22YO as he was when we bought him.
17 Oct 2026 08:22:28
I swear jari had eyes in the back of his head. Outstanding player.
17 Oct 2026 09:22:45
I thought the same, Ron. I remember watching the 1971 Cup final.
17 Oct 2026 10:52:49
02/03 summer transfer window killed us because that project was really going somewhere. We remember the treble season more but 01/02 we were much better, closed the gap massively on Arsenal and Dudek and Riise were good additions. Then we went and spent £20 million (practically £200 million at the time) on Diouf, Diao and Cheyrou.
If we make Anelka's loan permanent and we spend the money better elsewhere (for context Michael Ballack went to Bayern for the same fee as Diao after running the show against us for Leverkusen). I think we're having a very different conversation.
17 Oct 2026 13:59:40
I really didn't like Charlie George and Clem should have made the save.
16 Oct 2026 16:26:32
A question for ED01, what's your opinion on Alex Scott? There's some rumours of him moving from Bournemouth to perhaps Chelsea or ourselves. Do you think he would be a good fit for our team now and more importantly for the future, and would he solve some of the middle issues we have regarding physicality and hard graft? We certainly need an enforcer or two in there and I think everyone here agrees with that! Maybe that is not his game and his attributes lie elsewhere.
Thanks ED01.
{Ed001's Note - I like him a lot now, but before Iraola worked with him he was a lot like Wirtz, but softer and more of a fancy dan. Maybe we should just give Iraola time? It wasn't an overnight change with Scott, he really only got last season and then he was outstanding. I don't think buying quick fixes like that works for us, especially as he still wouldn't fix the real problem area of the defensive mid. Scott was playing the role in front that we have Szobo etc for, not sure we need another one.}
16 Oct 2026 22:40:39
Completely agree with Ed001.
Give Iraola a chance with these players.
17 Oct 2026 08:29:51
I agree with your assessment of Scott. But just like Anderson he improves with every challenge. Perhaps positionally he's a luxury but I do believe with AI methods he would be a super star for us. Just Imagin him and Sadiki in our midfield. Atack atack atack atack.
17 Oct 2026 09:08:40
Thanks ED01.
{Ed001's Note - very welcome sg.}
16 Oct 2026
16 Oct 2026 19:49:49
I'm so glad Ed001 that somebody else has called out Kavanagh for what he is, a cheat. Every game he ref's Liverpool he always gives a costly decision against us.
And them clowns on sky aren't much better, falling over themselves to heap praise on Cherki and Anderson when the truth was that neither was heard from until Gravenberch unfairly got sent off.
Is there no complaints commitee that Liverpool could issue there concern's to about the standard of refereeing against them. Seem's to have got worse since that cretin Coote got shown up for what he is.
{Ed001's Note - the only avenue is to complain to Pro Ref, which is utterly ludicrous but the way the world works these days. Every organisation is allowed to police itself and then people wonder why corruption runs rife.}
16 Oct 2026
16 Oct 2026 19:49:49
I'm so glad Ed001 that somebody else has called out Kavanagh for what he is, a cheat. Every game he ref's Liverpool he always gives a costly decision against us.
And them clowns on sky aren't much better, falling over themselves to heap praise on Cherki and Anderson when the truth was that neither was heard from until Gravenberch unfairly got sent off.
Is there no complaints commitee that Liverpool could issue there concern's to about the standard of refereeing against them. Seem's to have got worse since that cretin Coote got shown up for what he is.
{Ed001's Note - the only avenue is to complain to Pro Ref, which is utterly ludicrous but the way the world works these days. Every organisation is allowed to police itself and then people wonder why corruption runs rife.}
16 Oct 2026
16 Oct 2026 16:10:07
I love that last sentence in your match analysis. Says it all really. Thanks ED01. Much appreciated.
{Ed001's Note - very welcome sg.}
16 Oct 2026 15:17:28
{Ed's Note - Ed001 has posted a new article entitled, Liverpool v Manchester City - A Quick Liverpool Perspective
16 Oct 2026 15:35:57
Excellent review, Ed.
I don't mind him losing out on the 50/50 with Anderson, my main problem was his body language going into the tackle. Everyone knows who was likely to come out on top of that, but despite dangling his leg at it the rest of his body was trying to get out of it. Just don't know if you can carry that attitude in this league anymore.
16 Oct 2026 16:43:36
With all due respect Fornax I think that's a load of nonsense, there's a whole slew of players who wouldn't fully commit to a 50/50 with the best dueller in the league, especially at that angle. Had Wirtz fully committed as opposed to trying to nick it he would have ended up injured, Anderson was going through him.
I posted a photo a few days back you should take a look at it, and imagine Wirtz's ankle between Anderson's foot and the ball.
16 Oct 2026 17:13:24
He's not that kind of player
I'm more concerned about Wirtz not currently creating chances & controlling football matches, rather than smashing into other midfielders.
16 Oct 2026 17:38:49
We will have to agree to disagree, Chewy. I have defended Wirtz consistently, but I cannot defend him shirking that challenge.
As for injury, there may be some merit in what you're saying as going fully committed into those kind of challenges is how I picked up a recurring injury, but when you're in the heat of the moment in a football match you shouldn't have time to think about whether something is going to hurt. If you do then your priorities are wrong *in my opinion*.
16 Oct 2026 17:52:08
Salah didn't go for many 50-50s either and he's 1 of best players to ever play for us. I wouldn't particularly fault wirtz for that, although would love a mane type who would fly into that, I think where u would fault wirtz at the min is he's not decisive enough around the box, no threat at all.
that's what we bought him for creativity, assits +goals. Hopefully after midweek gives him a lift because there's a player there but he has to start showing it.
16 Oct 2026 16:10:07
I love that last sentence in your match analysis. Says it all really. Thanks ED01. Much appreciated.
{Ed001's Note - very welcome sg.}
16 Oct 2026 19:49:49
I'm so glad Ed001 that somebody else has called out Kavanagh for what he is, a cheat. Every game he ref's Liverpool he always gives a costly decision against us.
And them clowns on sky aren't much better, falling over themselves to heap praise on Cherki and Anderson when the truth was that neither was heard from until Gravenberch unfairly got sent off.
Is there no complaints commitee that Liverpool could issue there concern's to about the standard of refereeing against them. Seem's to have got worse since that cretin Coote got shown up for what he is.
{Ed001's Note - the only avenue is to complain to Pro Ref, which is utterly ludicrous but the way the world works these days. Every organisation is allowed to police itself and then people wonder why corruption runs rife.}
16 Oct 2026 19:52:26
Thanks Ed1 excellent review as always. Have to agree we were excellent right up until the red card, Kavanagh should never have been anywhere near this game. The other factor that surprised me was listening to media reviewing the game and saying how brilliant City where whilst never mentioning the red card but then have came to expect shocking punditry as well.
Our hard work and game plan deserved more and great to see it continue against Lask YNWA.
16 Oct 2026 22:24:28
It's funny how you made your point, stood your gound and then provided perfect firsthand evidence as to why you're completely wrong Fornax. Love it.
Look, I absolutely relished the opportunity of a 50/50 to go through someone as a young lad, I cannot stand how soft the game has gone, so I completely get where you're coming from, but not everyone is that sort of player, and as you've seen through your own experience, it can do irreversable damage, sometimes you have to play smarter, not harder.
17 Oct 2026 01:56:45
Manchester United fan here, come in peace and wants to support Wirz. You are telling that he backed off a 50-50 challenge, i would call it a 80-20 challenge with the impetus Elliot was coming. Footballers have instinct and knows when its mission impossible to win a duel, the only outcome for Wirz, i think, was to get injured.
Wirz i think is a very good player short of confidence.
For me he is better than Bruno because I don't care about assists, which is an overrated metric. But he is i think faster on turn, smarter in press and a better playmaker (not creator) because Bruno sucks in small space. Put Wirtz in a team with movement and pace upfront in addiction with bite behind him and he would be very very good. Thank you alla and wish you luck.
15 Oct 2026
15 Oct 2026 15:24:27
Fair enough Ed001. If interested, look for Botham Leg Over Incident on YouTube!
{Ed001's Note - I am probably not interested if it is cricket, like I am guessing.}
15 Oct 2026
15 Oct 2026 15:24:27
Fair enough Ed001. If interested, look for Botham Leg Over Incident on YouTube!
{Ed001's Note - I am probably not interested if it is cricket, like I am guessing.}
15 Oct 2026
15 Oct 2026 15:08:54
I would also like to raise you a Johnners one after Agnew commentated on Ian Botham clipping a bail whilst attempting a pull shot, saying he couldn't quite get his leg over!
"Oh Aggers, stop it!".
{Ed001's Note - I have no idea what any of this means.}
15 Oct 2026
15 Oct 2026 14:48:56
Absolutely brilliant comments Ed but careful the FA may fine you for those sort of Ref comments!
{Ed001's Note - I was being careful, I would have liked to say a lot more!}