Liverpool Banter 3

08 Jun 2026 11:41:10
Ed, can we get a poll please sir?

{Ed033's Note - Make it easy for me please. I need a question and possible voting options.

08 Jun 2026 12:04:38
I agree to that.

08 Jun 2026 12:12:58
Definitely voting yes to the poll.

{Ed001's Note - and this, ladies and gentleman, is how reform win the election...}

08 Jun 2026 12:23:17
It's a no from me.

08 Jun 2026 12:27:38
Voting no to the poll, sorry lads, not for me.

08 Jun 2026 12:39:38
Poll out.

08 Jun 2026 12:51:42
Poll on what? Or are we voting on whether we should have a poll or not? 🤔

08 Jun 2026 13:03:57
Graham Poll?

08 Jun 2026 13:04:26
Lewandowski?

08 Jun 2026 12:14:39
Who would you rather have a romantic meal with
Ana De Armas
Gal Gadot
ED025

{Ed025's Note - out of those it would be Ana for me Karlos, but Emilia Fox might get very jealous if i did make a play for her mate.. :)

08 Jun 2026 13:20:47
Ed025 is still lusting after Petula Clark 😉

{Ed025's Note - i did like her Barry i must say..

08 Jun 2026 13:37:28
So who or what won? 🤔

08 Jun 2026 13:50:09
E025 won a date with Petula Clark. At a secret venue somewhere Downtown. 😁

08 Jun 2026 14:00:12
Ed, can we have a poll on whether Red flyer deserves a poll or not?

08 Jun 2026 14:04:59
Are we having too many polls these days?

1) Yes
2) No

There you go Ed033 :-)

08 Jun 2026 14:05:08
A poll about whether we can get a poll?

08 Jun 2026 14:06:02
I think we should have a poll to see if we should have a poll.

08 Jun 2026 14:07:17
Farage. What a Right Winger.

08 Jun 2026 14:20:55
Yeah, Rome. It's like making a plan to meet in order to, you know, make a plan.

08 Jun 2026 16:33:00
Cantremember, I think you meant "Whinger".

08 Jun 2026 15:20:59
I reckon it was Petula Clark that won a date with Ed025.

{Ed025's Note - she wishes Rigsby.. :)

08 Jun 2026 08:52:14
Seen reports this morning linking LFC to Nico Williams of Atletico Bilbao who would in my mind be an upgrade on Cody Gakpo and the guy from PSG, Barcola who in my mind are both one trick pony's. Since Barcelona are sniffing around Williams once again a cheaper option may be Ez Abde whose had a stand out season at Real Betis though was injured against Norway in a friendly while representing Morocco last night.

Any thoughts on this guy's potential Ed's?

{Ed078's Note - geez, didn't know Forrest had sold him? :)

08 Jun 2026 09:09:58
Williams might be a cheaper purchase option but because of the way Bilbao operate he's on very high wages - so that would be a stumbling block.

08 Jun 2026 09:25:03
B. Toure looks more betterer.

08 Jun 2026 09:52:42
Williams would be an overall more expensive option though. His wages are huge, and if we do move for him, he'd almost certainly be one of the highest earners in the squad, maybe except for Vvd.

08 Jun 2026 10:13:13
Nico Williams is not at all an upgrade on Cody Gakpo at the price he would cost, at least not in my eyes. Ezzalzouli is an interesting player coming off a great year at Betis, I'm sure the club knows about him.

08 Jun 2026 10:26:28
Not worth the obscene wages imo.

08 Jun 2026 10:28:20
I would be surprised if we had any interest in Nico Williams at the wages he is on. Is this just a Basque + Basque + winger need = 2 thing?

08 Jun 2026 10:48:07
Williams is on obscene wages, but his output is terrible. He's also a bit of a sicknote too.

08 Jun 2026 10:48:22
RolaColaIraola, I think Diomande looks bestest.

08 Jun 2026 11:08:05
ArAy, you are correct, sahr! I was thinking of a second winger. Diomande seems job jobbed tbh, according to the ITLs and my mate Wonky Bill.

08 Jun 2026 12:01:03
PB - He is much better than Gakpo. He was almost as good as Yamal when they won Euro 2024. But hey, that's just my opinion.

08 Jun 2026 12:02:20
Honestly think Williams isn't that good, flatters to deceive for me and isn't he on something like 400k a week?

08 Jun 2026 13:54:27
His wages are 375k a week, converted to GBP if he hits his bonus targets; no idea what they are. Without the bonus, his base salary is 275k. Not saying it's the right signing, but he was brilliant at Euros 2024.

It wasn't just Yamal that won that tournament, he played a big part in it. He would sit in around Gakpo money if we did sign him, maybe a bit more.

08 Jun 2026 14:21:52
Williams is cheap? His wages alone are thru the roof. And he isn't even that good.

08 Jun 2026 14:33:16
Looked good in them Euros, but that was 2024. Has he improved since then? A definite pass from me.

08 Jun 2026 09:30:37
Lol @Ed078. And do you mean Forrest Gump? Or Nottingham Forest ;-)

08 Jun 2026 14:20:40
Have to agree with you Ed25. Shes the 2nd most beautiful woman on the planet. after my wife of course.
(Slap and night or 3 in the spare room averted)

{Ed025's Note - your a very lucky man then Karlos..

08 Jun 2026 07:39:01
{Ed's Note - Davey Sulls has posted a new article entitled, Iraola Expectations and Liverpool Squad Priorities

08 Jun 2026 07:57:44
That's a pretty decent assessment, Davey. I have to say I would sell Jones too though, never rated him, he brings nowhere near enough to the team.

08 Jun 2026 08:31:44
When it comes to Jones, I would rather listen to the opinions of Klopp, who, on at least three occasions, when asked, said that he always felt there was more to come. Sadly, it never arrived.

08 Jun 2026 09:01:36
Jones is the new Lingard, constantly said he was a young talent when he was 26. And now Jones, who’s 25, and we are still saying there’s a player there.
Needs to move on, otherwise we will be saying it when he’s 30.

08 Jun 2026 09:27:52
I would probably sell Jones and Macca, replace with Scott, and if possible one of Camara/Sangarre.

08 Jun 2026 09:36:50
I don't mean to come across harsh here but:

"I think Gakpo will excel under Iraola. He is perfect for the style of play. Direct. Gakpo hates it slow. I would not sell for less than 70 mill. I'd have Gakpo over Barcola any day. Particularly for the style we are about to play."

I don't think any other team and their fans would take Gakpo over Barcola, this is red tints fully in place.

I'm not entirely sure where you think Gakpo likes direct football? He holds it up constantly. Barcola is a direct forward who loves to play on the shoulder, I can only think you haven't seen him play much? This is exactly what he was playing in the final vs Arsenal where he missed 2 v ok chances.

08 Jun 2026 09:58:14
I honestly don't get why people have a problem with Gakpo. He had an awful season but before last season he was a really important player for us.

He suffered from the general lack of fitness and conditioning throughout the whole squad, but we are expecting that to drastically improve this season, so it would be safe to assume that we will see a better version of all players, including Gakpo.



If we sell him, I think we'd end up regretting it.

08 Jun 2026 10:00:55
Next season's expectations are interesting. Am I in the minority to expect a title challenge? I don't expect to win it, but hopefully be there or there abouts and who knows. Arsenal are favourites but aren't the same quality as City or us from 5 years ago.

I think we can also agree that no one was impressed by us last season, so even small improvements, both ends of the pitch, and we should be picking up more points.

08 Jun 2026 10:08:04
Gakpo is a good player. Everyone was awful last season. The key thing with Iraola is that he builds a system so the players should all benefit from the system. Gakpo was good for us previously, depending on signings this season, we may actually see him predominately as a cf.

08 Jun 2026 11:05:27
I have this feeling I can't shake that we'll challenge for the title.

Regarding players, Jones seems like he wants a change after that weird attitude when he scored on his 2 mates' final game for LFC. I'd sell him and Macca. Then bring 2 CMs in like Scott + a strong one on the takle.

I think 2 CMs out and 2 new ones in would be the perfect balance for the midfield so it doesn't feel like major surgery but enough change to refresh and 'reset' an area that felt so stagnant last season.



Last thing, I'm not sure both Diomande and Rayan come to us. I think it's one or the other. RW is both their preferred and best position, and neither will want to be on the bench when they're such important players for their current teams. I think we push for Diomande now, but if the price is ridiculous and RBL doesn't want to budge, then we might pivot to Rayan.

08 Jun 2026 11:33:27
Sorry guys, I don't know if these replies are at me, but I certainly would never call Gakpo direct. People get annoyed at Jones for his 10 touches, Gakpo does the same.

For me, there are problems with Gakpo in. It's too easy to read his game, you know he's cutting in, he doesn't cross anywhere near enough, he doesn't use Kerkez enough (but I don't rate Kerkez's crossing last season), he doesn't give and go as much as Diaz used to. He doesn't generate the space he requires before trying to shoot.



We end up running back to retrieve the ball when he shoots and it's blocked, instead of him just passing it to a more central midfielder and us keeping our shape. This invites a press onto our centrebacks with Kerkez now out of position. I don't really rate his pace, his shooting, or his passing. His touch is decent.

Personally, I think Gakpo is a good squad player but not a starter.

I certainly can't see how anyone believes Barcola isn't an upgrade.

08 Jun 2026 12:05:25
Well said, Phil Babb. Completely ignored Kerkez's runs.

08 Jun 2026 12:20:50
Woodmans out of contract end of this month.
Elliot has one year left, and with lots of interest will be sold.
Jones has his heart set on Italy, and with one year left will be sold.
Macca wants to leave, and with Atletico Madrid interested I'd say he goes there for £45-50m.
Endo has one year left, and will stay as no point in getting rid.


Gomez also has one year left, and the club I suspect won't stand in his way if an offer comes in.
Ramsay will go, just not good enough.
Chiesa may get game time, and no will pay what we want for him so if keep.
Gakpo is unhappy with the Slot departure and many clubs interested, so I suspect he will leave.

08 Jun 2026 03:34:57
If this has been discussed i apologize. Reading a bit online about Nunez coming back. What are the thoughts on here about that possibility? I for one was happy to see the club get a decent fee for him as I think most one here felt the same way. How times change lol.

For me, free transfer, realistic wage expectations, not a starter, then jump all over it. Fan favourite, high energy, pressing monster, loves the club. I'd be ecstatic to see him come back. Great squad addition.

08 Jun 2026 03:53:28
There is nothing about him coming back except b.s. Move on.

08 Jun 2026 04:22:03
Nah, not for me, that's in the past. We move on.

08 Jun 2026 04:41:00
*Rolls eyes* - "Squad addition".
Sign players better than what you have, period. Wages are irrelevant - you can sign loads of players both cheaper and better than what you have.

08 Jun 2026 05:24:22
Wages are irrelevant? Lowe, u make it all sound so simple. It's certainly not the case.

08 Jun 2026 05:57:24
Was he a pressing monster or did he run around a lot like a headless chicken?

He downed tools towards the end, so kind of goes against a lot of the stuff fans big him up for. But there again, I saw most of the team do that at home to Spurs last season.



If the club and Iraola fancy him and it happens, then I'll fully be behind him. Not sure I can see this one happening though.

08 Jun 2026 07:27:57
I'd have him back in a heartbeat. Hope it happens. Ekitike will be out for a lot of next season and will he come back the same player? Isak, I'm not convinced he will be fit for more than a 3rd. As for downing tools for who, Slot? So did a lot of fans and other players. Bring him home, I say.

08 Jun 2026 07:29:16
He is a headless chicken with his legs back to front. Darwin Nuseless?? Again?? No thank you.

08 Jun 2026 08:22:21
John, the downing of tools was in the title winning season, when everyone was pulling in the same direction.

I appreciate that this is all about opinion, but, on this occasion my opinion is the correct one. Nunez was, and you've all heard this before, a complete and utter headless chicken, with the brains of a sheep. His unique skill of constantly being caught offside, whether he was out wide or down the middle, never ceased to amaze me. This had nothing at all to do with Slot and everything to do with Nunez.

08 Jun 2026 09:17:08
Thanks for explaining your opinion is the correct one, Rome.

Perhaps if you reply first on every post you can save us all the time and effort to have a say and save a lot of people a lot of time. In fact, let's change the name of the site to Rome's opinion and cut out all the chaff.

08 Jun 2026 09:26:44
Time goes to every match, so yes, his opinion counts in triplicate. Have respect.

08 Jun 2026 09:37:41
Avitohyes, my post was tongue in cheek, mate, which I appreciate can get lost on here. However, if the Eds wish to rename the site after me I'd be more than honoured! Have a good day, mate. Up the Reds.

{Ed025's Note - Transfer Romers.. :)

08 Jun 2026 10:02:23
Morning Ed025! I love that, mate! :-)

Hope you're well. Lousy weather, here, but psyching myself up to go to the gym. Hope you're well enough for a round of golf.

{Ed025's Note - not quite at the moment Rome but hopefully when the weather improves i will get back out there mate, have a good day my friend..

08 Jun 2026 10:40:38
You're all entitled to your opinions, Rome. No chance of Isak being offside unless it's for his country. He's another Owen, unfit for club but fit for country. Least Darwin turned up every week.

08 Jun 2026 10:54:49
Rome, I tried psyching myself up to work out 3-4 times a week. Then I settled on just once a week (Sunday) and then build up from there. And that was well over 40 Sundays ago. I tried yesterday morning for a brief moment again. Woke up 4 hours later in the evening. So good luck !!!. 😂

08 Jun 2026 10:56:51
Given we're short of options and Isak is made of crisps, a free transfer feels like not the worst idea ever. He can at least cover centre forward and left wing, even as a bench option, he does at least offer some pace.

08 Jun 2026 11:06:32
How's the motivational speaking going, ArAy?! I'm still psyching myself up! Hope you're well, mate.

08 Jun 2026 11:16:40
Mental how Owen scored 158 goals for Liverpool whilst never being available.

Darwin turning up every week got him 40.

08 Jun 2026 12:59:35
All fine and good, thanks, Rome. Miss you guys on the live chat.

08 Jun 2026 13:05:08
My head says to forget about Nunez - once the page is turned, you should never look back. But some of these guys can be motivated by the fact that they still have something to prove. And Nunez knows his history with us.

We paid a club record amount for him. Maybe he has something to prove? And on a free, with a relatively low wage, I can put aside his obvious weaknesses and focus on the plusses - which there are still quite a few.

08 Jun 2026 14:24:45
Has anyone asked if Darwin even wants to come back? The guy does have a say in this, does he not?

08 Jun 2026 15:20:29
I think he'd moonwalk back to us, Oli.

08 Jun 2026 18:26:14
And still be offside, Scouse.

07 Jun 2026
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07 Jun 2026
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07 Jun 2026 20:04:48
This looks like Bradley never won a defensive duel, while Palestra never wins back possession.

07 Jun 2026 20:16:39
Davey, Palestra, this season just gone, has been a rwb in a 3421. That may explain some aspects.

08 Jun 2026 04:28:31
Charge your phone, KP.

07 Jun 2026 19:26:12
Thoughts with Eriksen and his family right now. Looks like he'll be okay, but he's collapsed again tonight in a friendly; game called off. Get well soon.

07 Jun 2026 19:44:52
Time to take a back seat & enjoy the ride that life offers you.

07 Jun 2026 22:50:37
Seems like the pacemaker did its job this time. But a definite sign it's time to hang them up for his and his family's sake.

07 Jun 2026 23:06:02
Second that MK. Hope he is ok. The AICD has done its job and almost certainly saved his life. I work with patients that have these devices and they are amazing pieces of kit.

08 Jun 2026 14:26:20
I'm with you, @Intel Design. "Christian, it's time to hang them up, mate. Don't tempt fate."

07 Jun 2026 19:06:30
Hi Ed0,
Is there a reason Liverpool seem to be prioritising Diomande over Ryan from Bournemouth?

Ryan has Premier League experience, is of a similar age, blistering pace, and is capable of beating his man. I'm not sure how their valuations compare, but on paper there seem to have lot of similarities.

Could the fact that Diomande is comfortable playing on both flanks be the key reason he's viewed as the preferred target?

Interested to hear your thoughts. What makes Diomande the better fit for Liverpool?

{Ed001's Note - Rayan turned us down once, Diomande wants to play for us.}

07 Jun 2026 19:44:12
Diomande has actively pursued a move to us whereas Rayan has not. His break clause is next year. We are trying to move decisively.

07 Jun 2026 19:46:50
Thanks for the response Ed01.
Appreciate it. Have a great day :)

{Ed001's Note - very welcome mate. Take care.}

07 Jun 2026 20:07:12
I saw somewhere that Rayan has a £150 million release clause that isn't active yet. He won't be cheap.

07 Jun 2026 21:21:47
Just looked on Capology and Rayan apparently has a £87m buyout. He also turned us down to go to Bournemouth in January.

07 Jun 2026 22:26:05
Why did he turn us down? Was it down to game time? Cheers, all.

08 Jun 2026 09:40:27
I don't blame anyone turning us down. We have seen how Salah acted. He might have thought Salah might still get his place ahead of him, without it being on merit.

08 Jun 2026 10:08:26
Rayan is Man United-bound, I reckon.

07 Jun 2026 17:25:53
Anyone else seen that in 2004 Arsenal won the league and we sacked our manager. We hired a Spanish manager then won the Champions League the following season. Same has happened now. So is it Iraola lifting the Champions League in 2027?

07 Jun 2026 18:20:29
Same venue as 2019.

07 Jun 2026 18:25:51
Crap venue, tickets were a shambles, the centre was chaos, and Kieve the year before was way better.

07 Jun 2026 18:25:53
Currently watching the documentary on Netflix now.

Off topic, got to say the Vardy one is 100% worth a watch, and Vinnie Jones one is also enjoyable.

07 Jun 2026 18:28:23
Didn't realise that, Rome. I will say it now we will win it in 2027.

07 Jun 2026 18:54:08
I think Madrid is preferable to Kiev at the minute, Shughes!

07 Jun 2026 19:44:44
Lucky number seven.