Liverpool banter 10

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.

09 Jun 2026 10:24:38
"the new 3rd Reich" embarrassing.

{Ed001's Note - how is it embarrassing? It is spot on. The Nazis even said at the Nuremberg trials that they based their regime on the USA at the time with its Jim Crow laws, which are basically coming back. I think it is more embarrassing that anyone can not see that.}

09 Jun 2026 11:50:51
Like the Tunisia kits and DR Congo third kit is nice, Mexico home and Germany home is classic.

09 Jun 2026 11:38:24
Jim Crow is not coming back to America. I think Trump's enabling of Israel and his actions in Iran are disgusting but that's not an excuse for hysterical misinformation.

{Ed001's Note - ICE begs to differ.}

09 Jun 2026 11:40:35
Eds are correct, the rampant suppression of free speeches. Ignorance of constitutional rights and the literally rounding up of certain groups of people. There's plenty of similarities and only very few differences.

09 Jun 2026 13:00:40
"Jim Crow is not coming back to America."

Go tell that to African Americans in the South who just got the power of their vote taken away from them via a very controversial ruling by the Supreme "Trump" Court, just like during the Jim Crow era.

09 Jun 2026 13:44:09
Can this Jim Crow fella play right back?

09 Jun 2026 14:47:51
ICE has nothing to do with Jim Crow. ICE deport illegal immigrants and they deported more under Obama than Trump. It's ironic that you mention you're going to Indonesia and Laos. Do you know how they deal with illegal immigrants over there?

Oli, how have African-Americans had their power to vote taken away? Please don't tell me it's the voter i'd issue. The vast majority of the countries in the world require i'd to be able to vote.

{Ed001's Note - ICE round up people of colour and put them in concentration camps, nothing to do with illegal immigrants, no matter what a MAGA moron might say. And that is everything to do with Jim Crow, where people are treated differently due to the colour of their skin.

Indonesia and Laos? No idea what you are talking about, it would help if you had the intelligence to realise that those of us who aren't blinded by the propaganda are not just one person. Embarrassing this conversation, some people will swallow any old lies so long as they can keep their white privilege.}

09 Jun 2026 15:02:36
It's not quite that yet, but it's certainly heading there rapidly.

Keep an eye out for Peter Thiel, he's the guy who will bring what you're talking about in full force. He's high up in Palantir and was pivotal in JD Vance getting the VP spot.

09 Jun 2026 16:00:36
Plenty of coffee needs to be smelled when you guys wake up.

09 Jun 2026 18:06:34
Don't know why people and the Eds insist upon getting into politics on here, but here's a little perspective:

The issues you are referring to are known as political "gerrymandering" which is the redrawing of local voting areas to help one party over another. In California, there is no requirement for showing an i'd ie ANYONE can vote. I voted just last week in the Governor race. I also bought a bottle of red wine from the local grocery store which requires me to show an ID. I also have to show one if I get pulled over or want to get through airport security, but not to vote. Why is that? Hmmm.

The US Representative is akin to the local MP in the UK. New England states vote 60/40 democrat/repulican yet have ZERO republican representation in Congress. Ca is also about 60/40 but conservatives have 18% (about to go less with more gerrymandering by Gov Newsome) representation. They have been doing it for decades and republicans are finally fighting back.

As for the black vote, recall that three amendments were made to the US Constitution to protect blacks. They were 1. Abolish slavery. 2. Give black people the right to vote and 3. allow blacks to become citizens. These amendments all passed with 100% republican support (the party who fought to abolish slavery in the civil war) and 0% democratic support, bar one which received 25%. These are all historical and current facts.

{Ed001's Note - who the hell are you to tell us what we can get into? Scroll past if you don't want to read it, but don't go all jackbooted fascist and tell us what we can or cannot talk about.

Not sure why put the end bit on, as it has all changed since then and that is just a piece of useless trivia which is outdated by current events.}

09 Jun 2026 19:35:45
Never told u what you can for can't get into. Just said don't know why as it never goes well. Facist is a little extreme Ed. No need for that. I just pointed out simple facts. Guess u don't like them or can't debate them without attacking.

I was just back in the UK and all seems a lot better than what's in the news media. I would say the same for the takes that I read on the USA. Although not perfect, it's still a great place to live.

{Ed001's Note - I never said I didn't like them, I like trivia, I just get sick of people coming on and telling us what we can or cannot talk about, just because they don't like what is being said.}

09 Jun 2026 20:00:03
Yep, that wasn't my intent. Apologies if that's how it came across.

{Ed001's Note - it did, no worries though, and apologies for jumping on you so harshly, it is just there is so many sites and every day there is at least one thread where someone starts having a dig about what is posted. Regularly we also get one about how editors shouldn't have an opinion as well, so it does tend to cause an overreaction when I see something that looks to be along those lines.}

09 Jun 2026 20:40:32
No worries. I love the debate on here, but the best part is the banter and the back and forth. I'll take your advice and skip the politics next time. 🤣

{Ed001's Note - just don't miss out the trivia! I like stuff like that.}

09 Jun 2026 11:43:41
@Dirty, if the truth is embarrassing to you then, that is on you. What Ed78 said about Jim Crow laws being the blueprint for the Nazi government is absolute fact.

Even the Apartheid regime in SA did the exact same thing. And judging by what is actually going on in the States under the Dumpster of a Dictator is Trump concerning minorities, can we really argue that America is not the new 3rd Reich?

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.

09 Jun 2026 11:53:54
Red-JC, it's funny re/ Gerrard because the guy had issues with Rafa wanting him to play out wide rather than in CM whereas the same Gerrard didn't have an issue playing on the left for the England side.

I could be wrong by I think Ed01 said so on here a while back.

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?

08 Jun 2026 16:14:46
Hi, sorry if this has been done. Is the talk of Nunez coming back rubbish? Thanks.

08 Jun 2026 16:42:16
We all hope it's not rubbish, Vansixtwo. We are crying out for a forward who has no comprehension as to the offside rule, in addition to not being able to hit a cow's arse with a banjo.

Not forgetting a propensity to down tools and sulk like a schoolboy, when the coach brings him on in the 2nd half of a game. We would be crraaaazy to pass up an opportunity to have all that again.

08 Jun 2026 16:49:18
He's too quick for our team. Doesn't cost enough either.

We want slow players that can't run and are over £100m.

08 Jun 2026 17:44:35
Comedy genius, accept Isak is very quick and so is Diomande - if we get him. Wirtz's brain is quicker than most, which gives him the edge.

08 Jun 2026 18:13:54
Alright Ed; where's this poll?! Nunez yes or no! 🤣

{Ed033's Note - Polls are started on new threads, not replies.

08 Jun 2026 18:30:10
Wouldn't be my first choice but if the club brings him back he'll get my full support (and frustrations) like the first time round.

08 Jun 2026 18:30:17
3 months of 'Is Nunez coming back', 'Would you take Nunez back', going to be a long slog for you Ed's

08 Jun 2026 19:03:38
Hey Rome, I don't think we were in a sulk in the game in question. He had missed a sitter, and then subsequently gave up on a run when he could have pressed the keeper for the ball.

He was just mentally shot. I thought Slot was wrong to criticise him afterwards, as it was clear that the lad was losing all self belief, and needed an arm around his shoulder.



We do need cover upfront, and he does offer something off the bench (as long as he is not on huge wages).

08 Jun 2026 19:27:24
Plus, let's not forget that selling him for £50+m and getting him for free the season after is financial s***housery that Real Madrid would be proud of, should take the sting out of the long list of players we apparently shouldn't have let go for free a wee bit.

08 Jun 2026 19:48:19
If Iraola wants him and thinks he can work with him, what's anyone gonna do about that?

For me, if this is legit and the manager wants him, then I can see why. If we don't want him due to past experiences, then I can also see why.

08 Jun 2026 20:00:34
Ollie, I have a ladder if you'd like to climb up onto the fence! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

08 Jun 2026 20:02:18
Always off side and can't score. Nunez Nunez Nunez... No thanks!

09 Jun 2026 00:52:03
Returning for no transfer fee would help with expectations.

He'd essentially return as a potential for cult figure status.

I'd take Darwin back for sure.

09 Jun 2026 09:30:27
@Flyer, It is all about seeing both sides of the matter, which is legit. Not all fences are created equal, hence I'm not sitting on this one.

08 Jun 2026 16:07:42
Divock Origi has announced his retirement from football.

08 Jun 2026 16:30:34
Absolute Anfield cult!

Forever immortalised by that night in 2019!

Enjoy your retirement, Divock. Hope to see you in a Legends game in the future (if you can be arsed, lol!)

08 Jun 2026 18:21:20
Pretty sure he retired 4 years ago, he just forgot to announce it.

Enjoy retirement, Sir Divock.

08 Jun 2026 20:35:22
YNWA Big Div. 😎👍

08 Jun 2026 21:31:40
Derek Original, we salute you, sahr!

08 Jun 2026 22:27:43
Big Div.!!! All the best and thank you.

08 Jun 2026 16:04:36
The club have put Iraola's first day on YouTube now. Just watched it and I am all in on the guy. Wanted him since last year. The look of awe on his face in the stadium and what it can bring to his teams was key. The guy showing him around, I think, will be the new DoF and is Hughes' understudy.

Told Iraola about two rooms, one is for the youth and one is for the first team, so even though they can train with the senior side they must earn the right to be in the main squad. Could see the smile on Iraola's face. Check it out.

09 Jun 2026 00:53:36
If it turns t*ts up, it'll be kinda funny to go back to re-watch that video and realize that it was all a bit too big for him. :D

07 Jun 2026 14:09:03
Ed1 - I understand Salah contract was until next year. Have we allowed to let him go for free or we will be getting a fee for him?

{Ed001's Note - free.}

08 Jun 2026 15:36:33
Hey Ed001, I thought we had paid out the final year of his contract, but I saw you allude to the fact that both parties agreed to part ways with no further monies being paid in an answer over the weekend.

Is it the latter?

{Ed001's Note - Mo is not being paid up, not sure what the full arrangement is but Mo has defo left a lot of money on the table. It might be the full year but I am not 100% certain.}

08 Jun 2026 16:17:12
Ah, that does change things! Thanks Ed001

08 Jun 2026 16:42:33
I always thought that was the agreement that he is not in receipt of the final year of the contract thus releasing £18m from our annual wage bill next year.