Summer Transfers 2014

[El Dangerous]

I'm pretty sure that was meant to be a clearance

[Jay86]

The way managers like Rodgers work when buying players is to buy people who fit into a system and their strengths and qualities are what he looks at. For example, Sanchez might be a better player than Lallana and work out cheaper but if Lallana fits the system better then he's the one for us, that's why I'm unconcerned at the moment with "big names".

 

We have to have trust in the manager or committees choices this summer.

[sir roger]

Surely a guy who has three times as many dribbles as his competition is always going to be dispossessed far more often.

 

I am just a bit surprised that we aren't worrying more about the right back position ( unless we are worried long-term about Enrique's injury )

[lamai]

The way managers like Rodgers work when buying players is to buy people who fit into a system and their strengths and qualities are what he looks at. For example, Sanchez might be a better player than Lallana and work out cheaper but if Lallana fits the system better then he's the one for us, that's why I'm unconcerned at the moment with "big names".

 

We have to have trust in the manager or committees choices this summer.

 

Great players will fit into any system

[Jay86]

Great players will fit into any system

Not really!!

[Jairzinho]

Sanchez would. Wide left, wide right, number 10, number 9. Hard working, unselfish, great technique, quick, scores goals. The perfect Rodgers forward.

[Aldonose]

When I heard him talking the other day, saying we'd be targeting absolute quality in the transfer window, Alexis Sanchez is the type of player I envisaged we'd be trying to bring in.

[SCOUSE TAPAS]

until confirmed by mathewbet on the mf i wont believe in any signings reported.

[El Dangerous]

I am just a bit surprised that we aren't worrying more about the right back position ( unless we are worried long-term about Enrique's injury )

With Wisdom, Johnson, Flanno and Kelly on the wage bill I don't envisage us seeing RB as a priority in this window. We 'll probably persevere with GJ and Flanno with Wisdom as 3rd choice RB/ 5th choice CB

[The Golden Eel]

With Wisdom, Johnson, Flanno and Kelly on the wage bill I don't envisage us seeing RB as a priority in this window. We 'll probably persevere with GJ and Flanno with Wisdom as 3rd choice RB/ 5th choice CB

Yeah I can see that happening tbh and then we replace Johnson after his contract expires. But I think we really need to sign a RB and bin Johnson ideally. Then we have new RB, new LB, Flanno and Enrique as backup/squad options and unfortunately I think we may as well sell Kelly. I don't think all that will happen but it's what I'd like to happen

[Red Banjo]

We've only seen 60% of RedCafu's potential playing at LB. On his weaker foot an all. He'll be Johnson's replacement, with Rodriguez/Moreno coming in for the LB slot to compete with Enrique. Knowing Flanagan can play on the left is a massive bonus, but he's not, never has been, or will long term be, a left back. He got us out of a massive fucking hole this season. That's it.

 

On this basis, its understandable that signing a RB is way down the list of priorities.

[sir roger]

Of all the full backs on our books , I would only rate Enrique as being a potential long-term first-teamer.

 

I think Flanno did really well & gives excellent cover on both sides , but he looks to have significant defects & with the emphasis on our full backs to give the attacking thrust , I don't think he is good enough offensively.

 

Martin Kelly looks to have been let down by his body, Wisdom is a centre-back to me & Glen just seems too blase to care about applying himself 100%.  

[J-V]

According to the Guardian Milner has told City he wants to leave.  Us and Arse are interested in him.

[Paco]

According to the Guardian Milner has told City he wants to leave. Us and Arse are interested in him.

hes really impressed me this season. depends how much they want for him as he cost them 24.

 

rafa was in for him when he was at leeds or newcastle.

[Phoenix]

No to Milner. Run the of the mill average English player who doesnt add anything when he starts. He will look good again at a mid table team.

[El Dangerous]

I'd stick a bid in just to force Soton's hand with the Lallana fee.

[Ranxerox]

no to Milner

[LFC 6 Times]

Definite no to Milner, a very Benitez signing our attacking play is reliant on speed and fluidity of movement something which milner does not possess, Henderson also offers the equal work rate and running milner provides.

[Nelly-Szoboszlai]

Milner also wants to leave City as he says he was signed with the promise of being played as a central midfielder. No doubt he'd want similar assurances from any new club.

 

You could make a case for him playing in a wide position for us (just), but definitely not as a central midfielder.

[Guest LFD]

You could make a case for him playing in a wide position for us (just), but definitely not as a central midfielder.

 

I think he's best in that central attacking role, that's where Villa played him.

 

He could play in the Coutinho role for us.  But I'm not sure he'll be worth what he'll cost and there are probably better options available.

 

I don't like him wide at all.

[Nelly-Szoboszlai]

I don't think he wants to play as an attacking mid, going by what I read, I think it meant an orthodox central midfielder, a la Henderson, Allen type.

 

I think he's okay, wide. Not the greatest flair wise, but gives effort and work rate. Bit like Kuyt.

[Boss]

Milner's only recently turned 28, i thought he was about 35, mental that. 

[Megadrive Man]

Milner was really impressive when he came on against us last month, but if he wants first team football and a central role then I can't really see him getting that here.

 

I agree that his best position is central though. I just don't  think he is a better option than Gerrard, Henderson, Allen or Coutinho.

[DanDanShaw]

I'd rather cheese grate my balls than watch Wilfried fucking Bony in a Liverpool shirt.  Why are we even linked with a cart horse like him?

[Trumo]

Milner's only recently turned 28, i thought he was about 35, mental that. 

 

It's because he was 15 or 16 when he first broke through at Leeds.