Liverpool FC Forum

[Reg]

Just as an observation... they say cannabis affects your IQ, what about the damage caused supporting LFC over the last few years? The number of people who've gone doolarlee on this forum runs well into double figures.

[Roger Red Hat]

The thing with Carra is he knows he isn't up to the pace or style that Rodgers is trying to impliment, he knows he's 'lost it' over the last couple of seasons and he knows he is no longer one of the first names on the team sheet but when the gaffer calls him up in an emergancy he'll be right there fighting for the shirt. Thats why Carra is special, not so much his defensive qualities anymore but his ability to throw himself into the arena for the pride of the Red Shirt.

[heimdall]

As far as I understand it Carra is gradually being moved into coaching and this is an excellent move. He has been an excellent servant to the club so far in his playing career but it really is nearly the end of the road now, but he can still help out now and again and of course his influence on younger players is important.

[celtic-red!]

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/liverpool/9507172/Liverpool-to-go-for-Arsenals-Theo-Walcott-if-Andy-Carroll-joins-West-Ham.html

Brendan Rodgers is eager to sign Walcott from Arsenal, who are now willing to keep the England winger this season even if he does not sign a new contract, but Liverpool can only afford to do so if Carroll is prepared to go. Sam Allardyce, the West Ham manager, is still the only acceptable bidder for his signature.

Newcastle have been expected to make a fresh bid for Carroll, but there have been no talks between the North-East club and Liverpool for a month. The 23 year-old’s only decision at the moment is whether to move to Upton Park, although Aston Villa and Fulham are also interested.

A package worth £20 million, offered by West Ham in July, has been accepted by Liverpool. It includes paying the striker’s wages for a year and then committing a further £17 million if they avoid relegation.

Liverpool have been observing Walcott’s contract situation at the Emirates, but Rodgers is frustrated he is not in a position to enter the bidding without selling high-earning members of his squad.

That delay could be crucial, with Walcott on Wednesday reaching a verbal agreement with Arsène Wenger on his short-term future following lengthy talks after training at the club’s London Colney training base.

Although Walcott has told Wenger that he is not prepared to accept the offer of a five-year £75,000-a-week contract, he did inform the Arsenal manager that he would be happy to remain at the club and hold further discussions about his future.

Until Wednesday, the view at Arsenal was that they were willing to sell their 23 year-old if he did not agree to sign a new contract by the closure of the transfer window tomorrow.

Walcott, though, did not want to be pushed towards the exit door and still has the security of another year on his contract. Wenger is uneasy about allowing players to enter the final year of their contract but, after speaking directly with Walcott, is now prepared to accept the situation.

Arsenal were also encouraged by the tone of the discussions and the news that Walcott has no particular desire to force a move, even amid interest from Liverpool, Manchester City and Chelsea. The resolve of Arsenal and Walcott, however, could be tested by a sizeable offer over the next 48 hours.

Liverpool have already made an inquiry while Manchester City have asked to be kept informed of developments and may still launch a late bid. The bottom line, also, is that Walcott could leave for free on a Bosman transfer next summer if he does not agree a new contract by the end of the season.

Despite being under investigation for an illegal approach for Clint Dempsey, Liverpool will also revive their interest in the Fulham striker if, as expected, Charlie Adam moves to Stoke City in a £5 million deal by Friday. An official bid was received from Stoke on Wednesday.

Liverpool will also allow Jay Spearing to leave on loan, with Aston Villa, Southampton and Bolton leading the chase.

Ahead of Thursday night’s Europa League qualifier with Hearts, Rodgers has made it clear he hopes those players who know they have little prospect of featuring in his line-up will move on. If they do not leave, Rodgers says he will be unable to freshen up the squad.

“The reality is, financially, we need to repair, so the players being linked for the money mentioned I don’t have the ability to sign in this window,” he said.

“Unfortunately, it is going to take more than one window. It is an incredible club and even though you want to move players on, because of wages and other factors they are not going to just walk out the door. I’m precise with my information so they know where they stand.

“Ultimately, it comes down to what your objective is as a player. I can only be straight. Does the player want to play football? I’ve made it clear I have a one to 11, cover players and development players.”

Asked specifically if Carroll will still be at Liverpool by the weekend, Rodgers said: “It’s still too early to say. Andy has been a cover player for us and has been excellent in terms of his attitude and acceptance of where he is at, but as a football club - and I’m talking generically here - I don’t think we are in a position to have £35 million players as third-choice strikers, or wingers who are on £5-6 million a year.”

[Reg]

I must say the more I hear from BR the more impressed I am, if he can turn his ideas into success on teh field then we're in very safe hands. He's tackling both the off field issues and on field at the same time with confidence and what appears to be a very clear sense of direction.

What concerns me is if he gets us into a top 4 position within 2 seasons and lays down the squad foundations for a title challenge, I wouldn't doubt for a minute Ure will come sniffing as a replacement for the Scottish Git. Clearly its over teh horizon but is BR a career manager as so many are these days flitting from club to club making a fortune or would he be willing to commit himself to the long term per the great managers in the past? Time will tell, but so far I think he's looking great.

[Thommo's perm]

I must say the more I hear from BR the more impressed I am, if he can turn his ideas into success on teh field then we're in very safe hands. He's tackling both the off field issues and on field at the same time with confidence and what appears to be a very clear sense of direction.

What concerns me is if he gets us into a top 4 position within 2 seasons and lays down the squad foundations for a title challenge, I wouldn't doubt for a minute Ure will come sniffing as a replacement for the Scottish Git. Clearly its over teh horizon but is BR a career manager as so many are these days flitting from club to club making a fortune or would he be willing to commit himself to the long term per the great managers in the past? Time will tell, but so far I think he's looking great.

The new Shankly Reginald
You heard it here first

[Reg]

I must say the more I hear from BR the more impressed I am, if he can turn his ideas into success on teh field then we're in very safe hands. He's tackling both the off field issues and on field at the same time with confidence and what appears to be a very clear sense of direction.

What concerns me is if he gets us into a top 4 position within 2 seasons and lays down the squad foundations for a title challenge, I wouldn't doubt for a minute Ure will come sniffing as a replacement for the Scottish Git. Clearly its over teh horizon but is BR a career manager as so many are these days flitting from club to club making a fortune or would he be willing to commit himself to the long term per the great managers in the past? Time will tell, but so far I think he's looking great.

The new Shankly Reginald
You heard it here first

Jeez why didn't I think of that? 

[Roger Red Hat]

He's a long term prospect mate I'm sure of it. The thing is LFC will be in his blood by the time whisky nose dies so it'll be a no brainer for Rodgers...  he's Liverpool through and through. What he's starting to do at this club will set us up for the future, he knows what he's doing. He will make some mistakes along the way though after all he is human but without a doubt we are on the road to the top again. It's 1965 all over again... we're on the move!

[Thommo's perm]

I must say the more I hear from BR the more impressed I am, if he can turn his ideas into success on teh field then we're in very safe hands. He's tackling both the off field issues and on field at the same time with confidence and what appears to be a very clear sense of direction.

What concerns me is if he gets us into a top 4 position within 2 seasons and lays down the squad foundations for a title challenge, I wouldn't doubt for a minute Ure will come sniffing as a replacement for the Scottish Git. Clearly its over teh horizon but is BR a career manager as so many are these days flitting from club to club making a fortune or would he be willing to commit himself to the long term per the great managers in the past? Time will tell, but so far I think he's looking great.

The new Shankly Reginald
You heard it here first

Jeez why didn't I think of that? 

Because you have your limitations

[Reg]

Thankfully I am well endowed in other departments......

[burjennio]

"You don't need to be a rocket scientist to see Andy has been a cover player for us and has been excellent in terms of his attitude and acceptance of where he is at, but as a football club, I don't think we are in a position to have £35m players as third-choice strikers, or wingers who are on £5m-£6m a year. This is the challenge I have."

Im really starting to love this guy. No politically ambiguous statements, no tv friendly soundbytes just brutal, blunt, refreshing HONESTY.

[Roger Red Hat]

no face rubbing or lip chewing or stuttering... just straight up 'this is where we are at' attitude. like it or lump it.

[maypaxvobiscum]

"You don't need to be a rocket scientist to see Andy has been a cover player for us and has been excellent in terms of his attitude and acceptance of where he is at, but as a football club, I don't think we are in a position to have £35m players as third-choice strikers, or wingers who are on £5m-£6m a year. This is the challenge I have."

Im really starting to love this guy. No politically ambiguous statements, no tv friendly soundbytes just brutal, blunt, refreshing HONESTY.

[heimdall]

"You don't need to be a rocket scientist to see Andy has been a cover player for us and has been excellent in terms of his attitude and acceptance of where he is at, but as a football club, I don't think we are in a position to have £35m players as third-choice strikers, or wingers who are on £5m-£6m a year. This is the challenge I have."

Im really starting to love this guy. No politically ambiguous statements, no tv friendly soundbytes just brutal, blunt, refreshing HONESTY.

Totally agree, he is confident in himself in the right way and that is always infectious, plus I think he's very bright and also very likeable and that of course is also a big big plus.

[lakes10]

I think he can make a real go at it at the club if given the time. if we hadnot been sold to a none british company then i am sure he would be given the time......Americans like to see results now.