Liverpool Banter 2

22 Apr 2026 18:04:16.
Well that’s Chelsea looking for another manager. This summer’s manager merry go round will be interesting to see who ends up where.
If (as we all seriously hope) Slot is leaving the club, better not dawdle because otherwise a lot of the top talent could be nabbed by others.
Identity who’s top candidate & be quick & get it done.

22 Apr 2026 18:47:53
You are right, but i don't have faith in this management group to get it done.

23 Apr 2026 00:10:19
how's that new manager bump going

22 Apr 2026 17:58:28
Rosenior sacked!

Let's start praying to the gods above they think Slot is their man!!!!

He says in a light-hearted manner.

22 Apr 2026 18:48:47
I thought he'd get at least 1 year of his 6 year contract.

23 Apr 2026 10:51:08
If we were like any other club, we'd be 4 mangers deep this season already

I often wonder what life would be like if we didn't have FSG as owners. The annual merry go round would be intriguing I guess.

22 Apr 2026 17:48:09
So that’s us, Chelsea, United, Real Madrid, City, possibly PSG, possibly Arsenal if they win nothing again, all looking for a new manager in the summer. Going to be an interesting few months that’s for sure.

22 Apr 2026 18:31:28
There's a fair few possibles there, Jimble, with us being one of them.

22 Apr 2026 20:04:25
It's only really Chelsea (today), ManU (although it's going to be tough to move on from Carrick now) and Madrid (annually).

PSG, Liverpool and Arsenal is just speculation at the moment.

22 Apr 2026 20:10:25
We aren't looking for a manager.

22 Apr 2026 20:12:03
Arsenal won't sack Arteta, I read earlier Enrique is about to sign a new contract at PSG, although I'd love him here I'd imagine he stays at least one more season.

I do hope we replace Slot though but if it's not going to be Alonso there isn't a whole lot of options

22 Apr 2026 21:31:59
Said it months ago, Arsenal aren't winning rubbish, but they won't be sacking Arteta either.

22 Apr 2026 17:15:57.
I get the frustration. Results haven’t been where we want them this season and expectations at Liverpool are always high, but it’s worth taking a step back before calling for Slot to go.

He’s already won the Premier League, which puts him as one of only 11 managers to do it in the last 20 years. You don’t get into that group by accident.

You also have to look at the context around this season. We’ve had a lot going on. The tragic death of Jota, new signings not really having the impact we hoped, whether that’s adapting or injuries, Isak being a good example.

And just look at this season, how difficult it’s being made to look to win the league. All the noise about him winning it with Klopp’s team is nonsense. Klopp didn’t win it with that side either.

Even the best managers have off seasons.

Klopp did, Guardiola has had dips, Wenger went years without a title. One bad season doesn’t suddenly mean they’re not good enough.

If we sack him now, we’re basically starting again. New manager, new ideas, likely disruption in the dressing room and another rebuild.

For me, continuity matters, especially when the manager has already shown he can deliver. It makes more sense to back him, fix the issues in the squad and go again.

This season has highlighted a few flaws, but given what he’s done, I would much rather give it another go with Slot than throw it away.

Xabi Alonso is a gamble. A legend, but still a gamble. Is it really worth throwing away a manager who has proven he can win after so many others have tried and failed for us?

22 Apr 2026 17:42:51
Give it another go?
We are second to Chelsea when it comes to being outrun by the opposition I think it's 28 games out of 33

He alienates players Chiesa jones quansah Elliott or Endo Salah
His tactics all season have been crap
Salah will score a ton next season and u will see it's a tactical thing slot deployed

He hasn't got the best out of any player this season
He completely conceded against psg
He was convinced we would lose and he made sure Salah and Rio didn't play or jones or Roberson out most experienced
He was happy to lose 2-0 psg are 1 time champions i'm sorry but rio ekitike Salah would have troubled psg an jones grav an szbos would have been a solid midfield

He then said again at least . It was only 2-0 in the second leg. didn't play Salah a rio again played Isak the whole world knows he needs to build up instead of throwing him in like that. why?? because he didn't think we would win and he "focused" on the league. how dare he - this is a major football club you're supposed to try!!

I could list even more issues

Slot is a terrible terrible choice to stay on he killed this team and will continue

22 Apr 2026 17:47:13
What a load of whiny, hand wringing, condescending, sanctimonious word salad.

Slot has repeatedly shown he simply isn't up to the job. The poor tactics, the lack of fitness, the inability to organise a midfield and defence. All of that is on him, it's not going to change either. This team and how it plays is a reflection of him.

Sticking with him next season will likely get us into the bottom half of the table. Take those flukey wins from the start of the season out and we'd be relegation fodder.

22 Apr 2026 17:48:27
We have taken too many steps back with slot, players don't want him by the looks of it majority of fans don't either, football is dross and we've lost 17 or 18 games this season!

22 Apr 2026 17:49:01
6 times European champions. Most decorated club in the country. Cannot be playing this type of negative football.

There's a level of responsibility when you represent that badge and try to win every single match. We've not done that this season. He's got to go

22 Apr 2026 17:52:35
why give him another season his style of football is boring and unwatchable last 14 months have been shocking

22 Apr 2026 17:53:03
Yes. Bin him.

He has shown he is incapable for a much longer period that he showed he was capable.

From Aug to Jan. his tatical changes were spot on. We would manage games. and yes this would mean slowing the game down at certain points.

Jan - May. the cracks were starting to appear but got written off as let's face it. we were going to win the league.

This season has been a shambles from the get go and is getting worse. We are playing slower football. the changes are more desperate than tatical.

No cohesion between him players and fans

His constant trips back, lack of training. lack of youth. just general lack of quality all round.

And to make it worse. tell me one player that doesn't thrive on international duty. where let's face it. International football is slower than PL.

He needs to go at the very least. If the suits followed that would be a bonus.

22 Apr 2026 17:55:43
Worse than the results is our terrible performances.

If anything, the results have been fantastic when you consider how crap we are playing.

I really hope Slot goes at end of the season.

22 Apr 2026 17:56:20
It's nothing to do with the results it's all down to the performance's the shocking levels of fitness the team has shown, the training being so bad that nearly every player looks washed up. These are not accidents they can all be traced back to one man and that's not to mention how he threats squad players and young players he draines them of all confidence.

Lastly a good manager would have utilized the passing of Jota to drive to team on to win something in his memory not hide behind his passing

22 Apr 2026 18:16:22
Summer is going to be fun on here when the penny drops that Slot is going nowhere.

22 Apr 2026 18:18:21
Another contributing factor to this season which doesn't get mentioned is the trophy parade, from high to low with what happened that day.

22 Apr 2026 18:18:23
The simplest answer is no and I really don't like when Slot defender and the media keep using the tragic death of Jota as an excuse for unacceptable performance by the manager and the players. Its a disgrace to use the death of Jota to defend Slot.

22 Apr 2026 18:49:25
My view all along has been CL qualification by any means & he was going to get another crack next season! That was his remit in the "transition" season.

Failure to qualify & they would / will pull the plug but Chelsea's demise has probably put us in pole position for CL and bar a major hiccup we'll get it - win on the weekend virtually nails it?

Not my choice I might add but that's how I see it panning out

22 Apr 2026 22:12:22
It's not Slot going nowhere next season?

It's Liverpool Football Club going nowhere next season!

If he's one of the best eleven managers, how come not one PL club will have him next year, a £450 million transfer investment and we have gone backwards cannot continue, I am all for "who dares wins" if ye don't buy a raffle ticket ye never win the jackpot, sitting on the fence gets you nowhere, sh!t or bust (complete success/total failure again) with a new manager for me.

22 Apr 2026 21:21:59
Has fm made a new account? Haha

22 Apr 2026 21:33:14
Don't let the door hit you on the way out mate ;)

22 Apr 2026 22:12:22
It's not Slot going nowhere next season?

It's Liverpool Football Club going nowhere next season!

If he's one of the best eleven managers, how come not one PL club will have him next year, a £450 million transfer investment and we have gone backwards cannot continue, I am all for "who dares wins" if ye don't buy a raffle ticket ye never win the jackpot, sitting on the fence gets you nowhere, sh!t or bust (complete success/total failure again) with a new manager for me.

22 Apr 2026 22:16:42
Was everyvwin we had this season flukey or lucky? I bet every defeat was deserved though.Never heard so much stupidity.

23 Apr 2026 00:12:30
Salah will score a tonne because he'll be playing in MSL or Saudi or the A-league

23 Apr 2026 02:44:49
I have Florian, every time you post a comment.

23 Apr 2026 10:48:21
Viktor - I would love to see Slot stay and prove you wrong!

22 Apr 2026 17:08:40
{Ed's Note - Ed001 has posted a new article entitled, Matchday 33 - Quick Round Up

23 Apr 2026 01:08:47
Cheers Ed. Thanks for the round up. Worrying how there are so many poor and boring games nowadays in the league. A far cry from a few seasons ago. Makes us admire you all that more for sitting through all that dross to write articles like this

{Ed001's Note - I find myself often nodding off watching them these days, when they used to keep me awake. I can't believe how far Premier League football has regressed.}

22 Apr 2026 16:38:13
If we knew we were a year away from letting Alison leave, why did we not try harder to keep hold of Kelleher? Another masterstroke from Mickey Edwards.

22 Apr 2026 16:59:17
Probably because Kelleher wanted out and whilst a great back up is not seen as good enough to be our no. 1. Who is to say he would have signed a new contract if offered? It was the last time to get some money for a player we didn't necessarily see as part of the long term future of the club

22 Apr 2026 17:05:41
Kelleher wanted first team football, Allison is contracted until 2027.

22 Apr 2026 17:16:27
A. Kelleher wanted first team football now, he didn't want to spend another season on the bench.
B. What makes you think we knew Alisson wanted to leave a year ago?

22 Apr 2026 17:18:34
What did it have to do with Edwards, anyway?

22 Apr 2026 16:03:04
With Leicester City relegated would the club renew their interest of a few years ago in Abdul Fatawa?

22 Apr 2026 16:31:34
No.
Any player getting only 9 goals in 43 appearances in the Championship from an attacking position is in no way a reasonable target for a team wanting to win the Premier League.

22 Apr 2026 17:21:37
If slot stays we may need a couple of championship players.

23 Apr 2026 00:13:14
You having a laugh?!

23 Apr 2026 01:10:18
He was great on my FM save but he ended up refusing to sign a new contract and forced a transfer. Showed mercenary-like behaviour and I wouldn't want him anywhere near the club anymore ;)

22 Apr 2026 15:53:18
Que the meltdown feel sorry for the ITKs and the Eds if Alonso not coming is true.

However Ed1 before the madness starts if we do go for Sebastian Hoeness, what kind of style does he usually play with, and do you feel he's a good fit for the current squad?

{Ed001's Note - he is similar to prime-Klopp in his style of play. Not quite as gung ho but the closest I have seen in Europe. Him or Iraola would be perfect fits I feel, they can adjust to suit what they have.}

22 Apr 2026 16:30:16
I recall you speaking highly of him Ed.
It is good news.
Surely the higher up know they have to change. Arne is not the man to lead us forward.

Was really hoping for Xavi.
If your speaking that highly of Hoeness though, I'll be all in on him!

{Ed001's Note - I do like Hoeness.}

22 Apr 2026 17:01:38
Klopp came to Liverpool as a title winner. Slot came to Liverpool as a title winner. Xabi Alonso is a title winner.

Iraola and Hoeness are big risks that a club that has been breaking the British transfer records shouldn't be making.

Hughes and Edwards trying too hard to be hipsters.

22 Apr 2026 17:01:51
I do rate Hoeness myself

22 Apr 2026 17:03:37
"Prime Klopp" you say, give Hoeness the job now!

22 Apr 2026 17:26:15
Any manager is a risk. I accept that. I accept we will lose games. we will have periods of being dog muck. but as long as it doesn't last and tou can see everyone together. in it together. work rate from players. manager trying everything to chnage fortunes.all that was evident under klopp and any dip in form we had.

None of it is evident in how we are now and have been declining for best part of 14 months.

I refuse to believe FSG accept we are where we are because we have earned it. not everyone else has been so poor. massive drop in quality of the league this year. next season has disaster written all over it and slot being sacked by Christmas (if still here)

22 Apr 2026 17:43:32
You had me at prime

22 Apr 2026 20:07:10
I think Iraola is closer to Klopp in terms of intensity than Hoeness.
Iraola's teams do more running.

22 Apr 2026 17:49:41
Ed1, we are at the tail end of the season, and a few top clubs might be looking for new managers. Like Man Utd, Liverpool if Slot does leave, City if Pep calls it a day, and Chelsea, who might regret appointing Rosenior.

I'm kind of interested to know your opinion on what will happen this summer in terms of the managerial merry-go-round, just maybe based on your information or some predictions from you, if you may.

{Ed001's Note - Pep has been trying to leave City for years but they keep persuading him to stay. So no idea if he will finally leave, but I would expect so, unless once again they can't find a replacement. They did speak to Maresca earlier in the season, while he was still at Chelsea but seem to have cooled on him. Maybe it will be Xabi.

Man Utd I have no clue about. Not sure they know themselves yet, I think they are still looking for the right person.

Chelsea were not intending to make a change and are completely unprepared. Their five sporting directors will no doubt struggle to come to a consensus and decide who to appoint. They have given themselves a bit of time to consider their options but I wouldn't expect the same mistake as last time and just take O'Neil from Strasbourg.

As for us, I believe Dick and Ted were keen on Iraola, but he wants to return home to the Basque country, not Spain as people keep saying. Like most Basques, he does not really consider it Spain. I think that leaves two options, firstly stick with Slot a year and hold out for Enrique next summer. Secondly, there is Xabi and Hoeness if Slot is not too unsettled in the UK to stay another year.}

23 Apr 2026 00:05:16
Appreciate your reply, Ed. Chelsea is a funny one because now they need to pay a huge amount of money for someone who only worked for four months. I don't even know how they came to the conclusion of giving Rosenior a five-year contract.

As for us, Enrique is probably the best manager available right now, and waiting a year for him might be interesting. But that would also mean risking another season like this one, with no guarantee that we'll actually get him. He might want to take a break after PSG, or another big club could offer him a more interesting project next season. I can't stand another season of Slot football to be honest.

{Ed001's Note - no they don't, he had break clauses in his contract, it won't be anything like as much as people believe to get rid of him.}

23 Apr 2026 00:11:55
is nobody worried about the fact that the current squad is incapable of playing an aggressive style of football? Outside of Dom and Kerkez none of them even have the engine for it never mind the ability. Not to mention half the teams made of crisps and can't even handle a season of pensionball.

If Alonso is out Hoeness would be my preference, but he'll have a rough with time of it playing heavy metal football with this lot, I hope FSG realise just how much work needs doing. A lot of transfers needed.

23 Apr 2026 00:27:25
I love a battler, an underdog. I'll back the guy that most love to hate on.

But are we saying that coaching Hoffenheim and Stuttgart, winning a cup along the way, is the platform to dive into coaching Liverpool FC?

22 Apr 2026 15:52:39
What’s everyone’s thoughts on James Trafford, I see he wants to leave City. I actually rate him & have followed his progress since a young age, I personally don’t think mama is the answer to replace Ali & there’s not many stand out keepers to choose from, I’m not saying Trafford is outstanding. I just think he’s better than our no 2.

22 Apr 2026 16:31:14
Was just thinking that recently when I saw he wanted to leave.
Nowhere near Alison's level, but young enough to get better.
Would help with the homegrown issue, and is better than Mama too imo.
Don't think it'll happen though