Liverpool Banter 2

17 Jun 2026 02:13:41
Watching the Argentina Algeria game. 2 offside decisions. Took seconds to rule the goals out. The Prem would have taken 4 minutes each. Why?

17 Jun 2026 03:43:13
Messi hat-trick. I know opinions vary, but I still say he's the best player I've ever seen.

17 Jun 2026 04:37:12
We have out Messi in Salah but apparently he is done and just not good enough now.

{Ed078's Note - you think last season was Messi like?

17 Jun 2026 05:34:27
Messi is the Goat.

17 Jun 2026 05:35:55
Fat Ronaldo was the apex player. At his peak he was Messi x Ronaldo. He was unplayable for a few seasons against far better defenders

17 Jun 2026 06:26:40
As much as I've loved Salah, Messi is streets ahead as a player. Game intelligence, close control, and, most importantly, execution after making the right decision.

Think of how many times Mo tries something and you're like 'what was that'. You'll rarely say that whilst watching Messi. Decision making and ability on a different level.

17 Jun 2026 07:32:31
Yes Messi also has had avg seasons after 8 consecutive banger seasons.
So Salah, we judge on last season while rest get the excuse of Slot tactics. Great!

17 Jun 2026 07:44:58
Really? I said a few years ago I'd cash in on Salah. Don't get me wrong, he will go down as one of our greats, but if you had Bobby, Trent and Mane feeding you for several years, you'd even put a few away. That's not belittling him as a player, I didn't mention him, I commented on Messi and his performance level year after year.

Rarely injured, despite being kicked to pieces at times (cough cough scumbag Real defenders), and still going strong now.
I've played and coached at a decent level, pro for one year before I was found out, and I stand by what I've said. Best I've seen, and I've seen games at Anfield starting late 70's.

17 Jun 2026 07:57:32
Did you see the goals?
First, keeper flaps it into the top corner.
Second, keeper spills an easy save straight to him.
Third, will give him that one, tidy finish but should be scoring those if he is that amazing!

17 Jun 2026 08:30:58
@Rola, if you genuinely rated R9, you wouldn't call him "fat Ronaldo", lad.

17 Jun 2026 08:33:11
Maradona was by far the best player ever, watch him play on pitches that looked like a school pitch, no protection from referees and defenders who could boot you up in the air.

By far the best player ever.

17 Jun 2026 09:22:04
Navy, I think he may be referring to the original and far better for a couple of years, Ronaldo.

17 Jun 2026 09:34:08
In response to the OP, I feel the PGMOL want a piece of the limelight, hence, we spend more time after each game talking about VAR and their staff being consistently inconsistent.

17 Jun 2026 09:40:01
In Spanish-speaking countries - I am bilingual - "gordito", "little fat one", is a term of endearment. R9 is absolutely adored in Barcelona. He is, with Digger, my favourite player ever - ask Nesta and Maldini as well. He did it in three separate leagues before the age of 23. He's my GOAT. I don't think that's at all controversial.

17 Jun 2026 10:23:03
You will refer to Ronaldo as either Ronaldo (Nazario), R9 or the real Ronaldo. Fat Ronaldo is unacceptable.
The other one is Cristiano, Penaldo or Crynaldo.

17 Jun 2026 10:25:54
If we're talking snippets of a player's talent, then Ronaldinho is top of the pile, imo. But, we're talking about a career. I still can't go past Messi.

17 Jun 2026 10:30:08
Lofty1979, I agree. The PGMOL want to get in on the show at PL level, same way those other refs like Graham Poll, Mike Dean etc. way back when.

While the refs at these int'l tournaments just get on with things with efficiency, professionalism and rigor. Spot the difference.

17 Jun 2026 10:34:45
What nonsense, Burkey. Salah had his best season numbers wise last year and there was no Mane or Firmino last season, as I recall. Some people will never give the man the respect he deserves. Shocking fans, imo.

17 Jun 2026 10:42:44
Considering you've recently soiled the bed here and made yourself a pariah, I'll disregard your whine and call him what I please. At least I've met him and chanted his name from the crowd when he was at Inter.

17 Jun 2026 01:55:53
Bild reporting we are keeping an eye on Nathan De Cat. Anderlecht want £25m.

Adeyemi from Dortmund also linked, but maybe lazy journalism. He's in the last year of his contract.

A random name is Uzbekistan rw Abboskbek Fayzullaev. Apparently our international scouts have noted some qualitys. Could be a cheap rw backup option.

17 Jun 2026 07:40:34
I tried to say that Uzbekistan players name out loud and I'm now in hospital after having a minor stroke.

17 Jun 2026 09:46:55
I have zero idea about De Cat or the Uzbek player... but these are the types of players I'd hope we sign one or two of. The random players Iraola turns into beasts.

17 Jun 2026 09:50:05
Speaking of hospitals, you could say Liverpool is having De Cat scan.

16 Jun 2026 23:35:08
So, Elijah Just anyone…!? 😅

Kiwi attacker from my town in NZ. My oldest is at the same football academy, continuing the next wave of kiwi footballers taking the next step.

Anyways, serious talk, Just did well on debut in Scotland. I hope he stays in Scotland another season but think he may get a move to another European club or championship level team next season.

17 Jun 2026 04:35:07
He's done brilliant, but Motherwell's manager has left, and they won't hit the same heights next season.

Now he's scoring on the World Cup stage, his stock couldn't be higher.

Got to, unfortunately, jump when you get the chance, both financially and for footballing reasons. Poor next season in Scotland, and you're considered English League 1 standard unless you're playing for the Old Firm.

17 Jun 2026 05:35:48
Yeah, good call, have to go, aye.
Intrigued where he may move to.
I'm not huge on New Zealand football lol but it is cool to see the development of football here over the years.

17 Jun 2026 08:42:54
Earned rave reviews in Scotland this year, both Old Firm teams looking at him. Hope he has a solid World Cup and earns Motherwell some good money, the more money coming into Scottish football, the better.

16 Jun 2026 21:47:30
Not bad that Barcola lad is he. 😉

{Ed025's Note - a good option from the bench i would class him as BK..

16 Jun 2026 23:21:13
It's laughable how many people dismiss him as not good enough on here. Laughable.

Like every player, he has his faults, but he is a very, very good player.

16 Jun 2026 23:26:43
Wirtz-Isak-Diomande front 3. I'm telling you all! 😅 (I'll change my mind next week).

In all seriousness, some finish from Barcola that was.

17 Jun 2026 05:34:41
Barcola is currently a better player (more rounded) than Diomande.
Also better than Gordon (£70m). I agree that people on here have no clue on his qualities and are way too dismissive, I really hope he joins the Reds.

16 Jun 2026 20:59:02
Question for ed25 sorry as I prob shouldn be posting it here but I know you frequently post here.i seen you mention yous need a new right back.can I ask you where you'd rate shamus Coleman in your all time buys/right backs.also do you think if Rafa listened to aldridges reccomendation to buy seamus, while he was playin in the league of ireland, he would of being good enough to have played for us for years

{Ed025's Note - at £60,000 he is one of the best buys in history Eric, yes i think he would have been a great success at Liverpool or any top team mate because like Robbo he wore his heart on his sleeve and gave it 100% in every game and was also a great defender..

16 Jun 2026 22:20:18
Coleman always reminded me of Steve Finnan, who was arguably our most balanced right back in Premier League history. The guy was always able to put out consistently good performances, dependable, and worked his socks off.

{Ed025's Note - i cant argue with that Mango..

16 Jun 2026 22:24:22
What a player and a proper gentleman. 👏

{Ed025's Note - well said Barry mate..

16 Jun 2026 22:32:11
Agree with everything Ed25 said. I always admired Coleman.

16 Jun 2026 23:24:54
There was a time when I thought Coleman was the best RB in the league. Age and injuries curtailed his career, but what a servant to Everton he has been.

16 Jun 2026 23:27:08
Coleman is a class act on and off the pitch.

17 Jun 2026 01:16:11
I echo everyone's sentiments, great player, great servant and not out of place in one of, if not the, toughest league in the world.

16 Jun 2026 22:41:58
Coleman was Mustard Ed025!

{Ed025's Note - nice one KK...he really was mate..

16 Jun 2026 19:24:13
Ed025 I see a post earlier about Everton and I totally disagree with.
I am no Moses fan but after the last few season you have had I think your jump was the biggest. Sunderland had the first season in the Premier League with them so that helped them.
I think you will finish in a European place next season after that Everton have a massive decision to make and it is just to get the right choice in manager to take your style and league position up but without moving away from how you play too fast otherwise 85% of the squad's don't fit then you go backwards.


Hope you have a great season Ed would love it if it was between Liverpool and Everton every year because even if we don't win the key and it stays in Liverpool that's better.
Am not bitter again the Blues love beating them hate losing against but in football terms still lover the mid 80s more than any football time in my life.
Kevin Sheedy is one of the greatest left foots I've ever seen.

{Ed025's Note - i am a bit of a pessimist Grino but we are a very hard watch mate, Moyes is so negative and if we are to progress we need better imo even though i agree that he did a good job of steadying the ship..

16 Jun 2026 22:12:38
The pessimism of bluenoses is the downfall of you's 25 in my opinion, it's obviously understandable with what yous have had to put up with over the years, like, but I've always thought there's a sleeping giant there waiting to be woken by the right person who can unify the club.

{Ed025's Note - its hard to be optimistic when you watch us every week GBB, we had a chance to get into Europe and we blew it mate...not because we were not good enough but because of the manager putting square pegs in round holes and playing negative football..

16 Jun 2026 22:16:30
Moses said 'come forth', so he guarantees you a spot in the CL.

{Ed025's Note - good stuff Willo..

16 Jun 2026 22:22:53
I'm reading thinking "what has Grino got against Victor Moses." 😆

16 Jun 2026 22:26:50
West Ham supporters said the same about Moyes. Wonder what happened to them?

{Ed025's Note - he can keep a team afloat KR no doubt about that mate, and if thats the extent of your aspirations then Moyes is your man..

16 Jun 2026 22:41:21
Always difficult making that step up though. Do you want to be competitive and stable, maybe go a cup comp every other year with limited resources? Then, yeah, the likes of Moyes, Pulis etc.

are good fits. Once you commit to higher aspirations though with someone else it can all go very wrong. Stoke are my second team and you could tell it was going to go wrong almost immediately.

{Ed025's Note - but we have gone out of the cups very early because he puts out weakened teams Westwood, Moyes is very one Dimensional and while he will keep us safe thats his limit mate..

17 Jun 2026 01:19:44
Moyes is like Fat Sam or Dyche or Rednapp or Warnock etc, who are / were great in a survival battle but didn't have the next step - to challenge for titles - in them.

Everton's next step is to replace Moyes imho.

16 Jun 2026 21:29:44
Alan.Shearer is a complete Wagon of a commentator, such a horrible listen, I ended up turning off the sound.

16 Jun 2026 21:36:06
Proper 🔔 end.

16 Jun 2026 21:47:46
Great movement and finish from Barcola, not as bad as some say?

16 Jun 2026 21:48:52
Better than Lee Dixon.

16 Jun 2026 21:53:23
Nice goal from Barcola though - good movement.

16 Jun 2026 21:45:06
Lee Dixon is the worst. A miserable, bitter loser that man is.

16 Jun 2026 22:17:39
Best game of the WC, so far. If Senegal had scored one of their chances in the first half, it would have been a nail biter of an ending.

16 Jun 2026 22:23:33
Also better than Giroud... whoever thought that having him as a pundit was a good idea, needs sacking, he has no personality or ability to talk sense!!

16 Jun 2026 22:25:20
Good watch in the second half. Senegal were very aggressive and defended well, but just lacked a bit of quality going forward. France exploited the spaces when things opened up a bit after the break, and looked the part.

17 Jun 2026 08:41:31
Shearer, Murphy, Dixon are all boring and annoying, and I'm sick of Micha (thinks he's better than he was) Richards popping up everywhere.

16 Jun 2026 20:48:44
Don’t watch too much French football, so was looking forward to seeing Lamine Camara with him being a name linked. Not going to lie, I’m not massively impressed - granted I’m only going off 45 minutes of football, but he’s giving off Naby Keita vibes. Don’t think he’s better than what we have.

16 Jun 2026 21:34:19
Olise is fantastic.

16 Jun 2026 21:35:05
Don't really know what's worse, the game itself or the sh**e commentary by Shearer et al.

16 Jun 2026 21:43:56
Maybe buy Sunderland's Diarra, who's replaced Camara, looks better after a few minutes than Camara did in first 70 mins.

16 Jun 2026 21:47:51
Barcola just came on and scored a great goal! Blistering pace and a confident finish.

16 Jun 2026 22:19:17
McG, playing as a #10, was amazing.

16 Jun 2026 20:46:22
Krepin Diatta looks good for Senegal.

16 Jun 2026 21:44:58
80 mins, and think Mendy is playing very well, better second keeper than Marma?

{Ed025's Note - you spoke too son Mcgoveb.. :)