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09 Jun 2026 10:08:05
Hi everyone,
It’s been difficult to get information out of the club recently, my aunt’s cousin’s sister’s best friend’s niece has a passing acquaintance with the tea lady, but she is struggling with her hearing lately, and so hasn’t been able to pick up any juicy titbits lately. In any event, confirmed 100% that we will not be signing Jamie Vardy.
Muchas gracias.
DS15.
09 Jun 2026 08:56:21
Ed001 I seen you'd take Darwin back but is there any realistic chance we can get him on a free.i don't see why they'd let him leave on a free though.so if there was a fee involved would you steer clear and if not what's the most you'd pay
{Ed001's Note - he is being released on a free because they got Benzema. There is no fee involved.}
09 Jun 2026 09:37:37
Quite surprising his club don't try and play Darwin with Benzema or even have him as back up. Not sure if at 38 he'll play every minute of every game.
9 other foreign players in the squad and they've chosen to take a 50 mill loss.
09 Jun 2026 09:57:25
I'd be happy if we took Darwin back, just for the sheer havoc and panic he causes defenders. And maybe Iraola can work wonders with him.
We definitely need back up, so I think it's worth a try.
09 Jun 2026 10:15:18
If he is happy as back up and on a free, it is no brainer.
Too many personnel changes in a short space of time.
But then again, don't see the ego of Hughes and Edward taking him back even on a free, after getting rid of him.
09 Jun 2026 07:35:49
Morning eds1.
I don't know if you've been asked this before so apologies if you have.
Would you take DN back on a free? Clearly the vote on here was yes but am not so sure.
Just because he's free and he can run, it seems LFC fans want him back. For me it's a no as he couldn't score a tap in most times so I don't see the point.
{Ed001's Note - yes, 100%, he would have improved the team last season and he would improve things as they stand. Is he the long term answer? No, but that is not what he would be signing to be.}
09 Jun 2026 08:15:52
My view is that we are currently short due to Ekitike being out for such a long time, and we can't rely on Isak week in week out. So, as a versatile option who can play centre forward or left wing and allow us to rest Isak or change games from the bench, it makes sense if it's true that he's available on a free.
09 Jun 2026 08:34:22
Do you think there's a chance Liverpool may go in for him Ed001?
{Ed001's Note - no, I don't think it will happen.}
09 Jun 2026 09:04:31
He contributed so much to the team, it just was a shame he couldn't score enough since he would be something special otherwise! He really was a Klopp style of player though who gave everything and could press.
With Ekitike's injury, and given he's a free transfer, why not sign him? Can have a year to prove himself and if not, we can make some money on him.
I do really think he would suit Iraola's style of football.
Tell me another striker we could get on a free transfer (or for very cheap) who would offer more than Darwin?
09 Jun 2026 09:07:08
100% I wouldn't have him back! He's not good enough! We've been there and done that! He's gone for a good reason, so move on to someone better and spend money on the future. Anyway, that's my opinion.
09 Jun 2026 09:20:29
I see the reasons for and reasons against Darwin coming back so whatever happens, I'm cool with it. But as Ed01 said, I don't see it happening. The PR stuff alone would be a bit mad and not sure the club wants to deal with any of that esp. right now.
09 Jun 2026 06:19:11
Saw a post yesterday saying front 3 of Mane, Bobby and Salah were best we’ve seen. They were excellent and may be.
However, other LFC attacks to consider and I’m sure I’ll be missing some here…
Barnes, Aldridge, Beardsley
Sturridge, Suarez, Sterling (with Coutinho behind)
Torres, Gerrard
Rush, Dalglish
Keegan, Toshack
McManaman, Fowler.
09 Jun 2026 07:56:24
I met John Aldridge and asked him about that front 3 with Beardsley and Barnes. I asked him which player he linked up with the most naturally to get the best out of himself, and to my surprise, his answer was "Ray Houghton". He didn't even hesitate either. John told me how they played and roomed together for Ireland and Liverpool. He explained that when he or Houghton had the ball, they just knew what run the other was going to make before they'd even made it.
It was a really interesting conversation. By the way, John is quite possibly the most humble famous person I've ever met. Chatting with him, it's like he doesn't even realise he's a legend. He's approachable, relatable and incredibly funny. He insists that you just call him John, which really makes you feel like he sees you as his equal. A real credit to Liverpool Football Club.
09 Jun 2026 09:06:22
Couldn't agree more, MK.
Had the good fortune to meet him a few years ago, and while I was apprehensive about even approaching him, he was a diamond.
An absolute gent.
Spent ages just chatting to me and a mate about LFC, football and everything in between.
What a player he was too.
{Ed078's Note - agreed, was my experience too. Met him and Carra at the same event (not the ITK Carra), and whilst Jamie was brief (we have some mutual Bootle mates who once slagged him off to his face whilst I was there) Aldridge was in no hurry to move onto the next "fan". He was humble and gracious, a solid fella. Stood in stark contrast to a contemporary of his who played left back and never game me the time of day at similar events.
09 Jun 2026 10:12:51
Aldo is alright. Met him with my brother outside the ground. Loves Liverpool FC with a passion and genuinely cares. Not many around like that these days. Would sweep the streets for Liverpool Football Club if you asked him to.
08 Jun 2026 22:44:39
I’ve just been looking at the home kits for the World Cup teams. Argentina as usual looks amazing. I really don’t know how such a simple design seems to get better every World Cup. But I have to say the DR Congo top is delicious. However the USA? That is one atrocious kit.
09 Jun 2026 02:28:51
Yeah, the US kit is bad. It's like the Ryder Cup. The Euros always look so nice, and the Americans so OTT. They can't seem to go w simple and stylish. Loud and brash is the order of the day.
09 Jun 2026 07:43:04
Germany's is class.
09 Jun 2026 09:22:13
Indeed, 1jj. That German shirt is fire. The U.S. kit has been poor for the past 10 years and nothing has changed.
Sadly, Nigeria didn't make it cos their kits are absolute fire.
{Ed078's Note - there's a world cup on? My bad, no LFC players in the England team and the event being held in the new 3rd Reich, I'll watch my grass grow instead.
That's not actually true. I'll be not watching because there are 14 dive sites of Indonesia and a 5 day indigenous cooking school in Laos that I have to attend.
08 Jun 2026 21:39:47
Liverpool only have 8 players at the World Cup. Alisson, Virgil, Endo, Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Wirtz, Gakpo and Isak.
I know that's distorted by Konate, Robbo and Salah all only just leaving but I still found it mad that we have less than a full XI out in the US for the World Cup.
08 Jun 2026 22:22:51
I’m pleased with it and one of them is a keeper, so that’s ok.
7 outfield players and Endo is a fringe player.
So 6 first team outfield players.
I wouldn’t be amazed to see either Gakpo or Mac Allister or both to go, which leaves 4 first team outfield players.
Good news. 👍
08 Jun 2026 22:49:52
Sounds great to me as most get a rest and see the new manager.
Wharton
Scott
Kayode
Palestra
Zabarnyi
All linked and not there as well.
08 Jun 2026 22:57:42
MK....
You could have a Liverpool Starting 11 there at the World Cup.
Wonder how they would do against France?
Add in Diomande as well as a bonus just for starters. More names at the World Cup will surely be joining us in the summer.
I think we would beat them, but would have to play on the front foot, high pressing intensity.
08 Jun 2026 23:53:28
Endo is going? I thought for sure he'd be injured still? Looked pretty bad.
08 Jun 2026 23:33:50
Tbh I'm not arsed, I've only ever enjoyed two world cups, Mexico 86 which was my first World Cup I remember, plus it had the greatest moment of any World Cup when (during the France v Brazil match) the camera panned round the stadium and caught some very attractive Brazilian woman flashing her norks, I was only 9 at the time but it was utterly enthralling, the other was Italia 90 which was an absolutely wonderful spectacle of football and culture.
Everything after that has been pretty crap.
09 Jun 2026 00:47:01
Also distorted by Hungary, Italy and Georgia not qualifying. Not that that is a given, mind you.
09 Jun 2026 02:35:54
Not excited about the World Cup either. Can't remember the last time I watched an international match. Expecting lots of diving, play acting, time wasting, win at all costs tactics by some, w a large sprinkling of very poor officiating. All of that topped off by a load of s**** pundits (thank your lucky stars that u don't have to be tortured by the idiotic loudmouth Alexi Lalas) and rip off ticket prices.
This is all set up for the sponsors, the pundits and the players. Infantile did say that football is nothing without FIFA. He got that one backwards and would be nice to see the tournament flop imo. Time for another glass of the pessimist. 😂😂
09 Jun 2026 06:13:21
It's far from good news. I mean, your players can't be that good if they aren't playing for their national team can they? A bit idiotic to think otherwise in my opinion.
09 Jun 2026 07:18:16
I'd argue Robbie Fowler was pretty good.
09 Jun 2026 07:23:09
There isn't a lot you can do if your country doesn't qualify. Add the 3 leaving to that list: 2 for Hungary, keeper for Georgia, Bradley captains his national side. We have a full matchday squad of current internationals, barring the kids, Gomez and Jones, who both have caps.
09 Jun 2026 09:24:57
VV, that WC was my first one and still till this day, the best I've ever watched. Watching Diego for the first time and it changed my life.
And that Brazil v France Q-final game being the stuff of legends, still gives me chills.
08 Jun 2026 20:28:54
Appreciate it’s a bit World Cup fever (and we can wish), but how about Olise, Doue and Diomande attacking for Liverpool….. Think they would be better than Bobbie, Salah and Mane in their heyday?
08 Jun 2026 20:42:11
No one will be better than Salah, Bobby and Mane for a long time. Possibly the greatest front 3 of all time.
08 Jun 2026 20:52:13
Naaaaah.
08 Jun 2026 21:03:25
That would be an Odd line-up.
08 Jun 2026 21:06:02
I think Olive is overrated, Salah is much better in my opinion. Also, I think prime Mane was better too, Olive is a very good player, but he is excelling in a system, just like Dembele is too. Kvara is different gravy though.
08 Jun 2026 21:20:52
Would that be Olive out of On The Buses. 🤓
{Ed033's Note - "I'll have you, Butler!"
08 Jun 2026 21:28:05
Olive and Sarah having a girly night out with Maner and Bobbie. White wine n choclit.
08 Jun 2026 21:28:59
3x RW's? That would be some lopsided attack. What formation are you planning on playing?
08 Jun 2026 21:36:57
Olise plays RW for Bayern, Diomande plays RW for RBL and Doue plays RW for PSG.
I’m not saying it definitely wouldn’t work, because Mane and Salah both played RW for Saints and Roma, and Firmino played LW for Hoffenheim. Mane and Bobby moved to LW and CF, never looking back.
It is still strange to pick 3 current RW’s as your dream front 3, though. Klopp was a genius for what he did with our trio. Might never be done again to that level, to take 3 £35m players and make them a world force with 2 of them in new positions.
08 Jun 2026 21:39:23
Popeye won't be happy.
08 Jun 2026 21:52:37
I thought Doue played predominantly on the left, Olise on the right, and Diomande plays either, so could go up the middle.
To be fair, after last season, it couldn't work out much worse. 😂
08 Jun 2026 22:24:11
For 2-3 years, Salah, Firmino and Mane were the most feared front 3 in world football. These guys you've mentioned are just novices in comparison.
08 Jun 2026 22:25:08
Olive and Sarah wouldn't be having choclit, they will be having Salad.
08 Jun 2026 23:06:46
Remember the City documentary, that front 3 were haunting Pep in his dreams. He genuinely feared them.
08 Jun 2026 23:56:05
Defo up there in the conversation, but I can't look past Messi, Suarez and Neymar. That was God tier.
09 Jun 2026 00:49:33
Mo, Mane and Bobby worked because they fit together. Position, playing styles, personality. Everything was perfect for them to thrive as a trio.
Playing three attackers who all primarily thrive off the right flank seems like a bad first step to forming the next trio.
09 Jun 2026 02:06:54
I prefer Bobby, Sadio and Mo over MSN. Sure, on pure technical quality MSN probably win out, but Bobby, Sadio and Mo had athleticism, tenacity, desire, terrifying pace, plus they were ridiculously strong physically, could run tirelessly from the first second to last and impossible to knock off the ball.
Sadio would sprint and try to get the ball back off you when he lost it, and he did a massive amount of work covering for Robbo when he went upfield, too. Also Sadio was incredible in the air, something none of MSN can really lay claim to.
09 Jun 2026 02:43:56
I'd agree with Patrick. MSN were terrifying 1v1 but basically didn't press nor track back, at least compared to Bobby, Sadio and Salah. MSN suited Barca at that particular time (when they dominated teams), but our 3 suited us for pretty much any era in the last 40 years.
09 Jun 2026 06:36:04
Kvaratskhelia plays LW. Dembele CF and Doue RW. At least, that's where they play mainly. PSG do rotate a lot, especially in the league games close to big Champions League nights.
09 Jun 2026 09:26:43
FatSpanishWaiter, those 3 PSG studs (and they are) are nowhere near our legendary front 3 in terms of raw ability, skill, pace, intelligence etc. Not even close, imo.
09 Jun 2026 10:13:51
Mane started at right wing for us until Salah came in, so it's not a problem for intelligent, football wise though, playing in different positions.
When you've got good players around you, it just makes them better if they're intelligent enough to switch around offensively. Look at Parker and Foden, who insist at playing through the middle, Gerrard too. The players should play where the manager sees them playing, to better the team, if a player doesn't understand that he's not that bright football wise.
08 Jun 2026 19:24:05
Hi all
I think the younger man showing Iraola around the AXA was this Woodfine fella?!
08 Jun 2026 20:24:11
Just watched it on YouTube, you can't help but love Adoni, he was genuinely in awe and looked so excited by everything.
This bloke is going to be great.
08 Jun 2026 20:25:55
Gakpo just scored a penalty for Netherlands.
08 Jun 2026 20:29:32
I believe it was Diogo.
08 Jun 2026 21:04:36
I heard something Iraola smoking Woodbines, or maybe I misheard?
08 Jun 2026 18:21:47
So Ed, let's try this again: can we have a poll. "Should Liverpool take Darwin back on a free? " We could keep it simple and go w Yes/No or we could add some emotion to it and also add "No brainer" and "Not on your Nelly."
{Ed033's Note -
Darwin poll
08 Jun 2026 19:15:44
Well played RF. 👏
08 Jun 2026 19:42:59
Finally, a poll we can all actually participate in.
08 Jun 2026 19:57:28
Thx, Barry. I downed a full bottle of red last night, so wasn't on my game! No hangover tho, which is amazing!
08 Jun 2026 19:57:54
Ha 🤣 Or!
08 Jun 2026 19:00:59
Fair play lots of votes in favour of Darwin.
Not sure if this will affect ""Doni's"", "Ricky H"", Micky Ed's"" or "Wardy Wards"" transfer strategy.
08 Jun 2026 20:21:10
It would be a great story arc for him to return and do well. I wouldn't mind it on a free but if he didn't produce before I can't see him doing it now.
08 Jun 2026 20:26:00
Not free though unless he's playing for nowt.
08 Jun 2026 20:47:20
That's a good effort, Redflyer. What were you drinking.
08 Jun 2026 20:53:00
If it was on cheap wages and free, I'd take him, but think it's one of those, he was moved on for a reason. Although, in saying that, his heart and drive would have helped at least last season, but he also might have got frustrated and got sent off a few times chasing shadows.
08 Jun 2026 21:05:38
We'd save fortune on new shovels and cow's arses if he rejoined.
08 Jun 2026 22:18:07
My standard go-to, Vik! It's a red, ironically called "The Pessimist"!! 😂 I always say we have a choice in life as we age: we become red wine or vinegar! I always strive to be a low grade tolerable red!! 🤣
09 Jun 2026 01:06:17
Let's look at who was managing us when we got rid, he wasn't given barely any opportunity to play, and he looks like a confidence player, and we have seen how AS's lack in the department has affected those not so emotionally charged as Nunez.
09 Jun 2026 02:45:51
He is poor at best, couldn't hit a barn door from 5 yards, consistently spat his dummy when things didn't go his way, failed in the farmers league in the KSA and has no other takers right now.
Exactly what is your obsession with the guy, it's unhealthy lad see your GP!!!
{Ed001's Note - consistently spat his dummy? He had one sulk, that is hyperbole to suggest otherwise.}
09 Jun 2026 08:18:07
Bring back the chaos, imo. The havoc he caused unsettled defences which led to chances. Unfortunately, most of the chances fell to him. I've got a puppy just like him. She's as thick as 2 short planks, clumsy, and doesn't know her arse from her elbow....
but she is loyal, strong and fast. Every now and then she does something amazing. Then she gets a rub on the head. "Good girl Dottie".
09 Jun 2026 09:28:13
Ed01, you do know that we are in the "Hyperbole" business, right?