The Alternative Summer 2011 Thread for Positive People

[Alan Sex]

[kalasoma]

The players return to Melwood tomorrow. I wonder if Gerrard will be back yet or is it too soon after his surgery?

[esoteric]

I'm absolutely delighted with the Adam signing. I think he'll improve with better players around him and he's going to be huge (not in a fat way) for us.

[RedinSweden]

I agree. Nice bumping of the thread mate. have some positive rep.

[Chairman Meow]

I honestly think he will work out quite well for us. The set piece delivery to Carroll alone has to make us a hell of a threat.

[Wor Horse]

Haven't had a boss delivery off free kicks since Gary Mac left.

 

Made up with this

[Guest Numero Veinticinco]

Two bits of positive news:

 

1) We're getting Adam for a sensible price; his passing will benefit us.

2) We're in for Mata. Slightly dampened that Arsenal are in there too, but we're actually trying to get him... I likes me some Mata.

[stringvest]

I'm happy with today's news. Bit of craft in the midfield was often the key to our title winning sides.

[Chairman Meow]

If it's right that Shelvey and Wilson are going to Blackpool on loan I can see that being of huge benefit too.

 

Irrespective of what anyone might think of Holloway they at least try to play football so should be a a good environment for them to play in and they would be close enough for the club to keep an eye on them.

[Guest Numero Veinticinco]

I'm happy with today's news. Bit of craft in the midfield was often the key to our title winning sides.

 

It adds even more depth and more option in that area, doesn't it.

 

What does that leave us with at the moment:

 

 

Gerrard

Adam

Henderson

Meireles

Lucas

Aquilani

Spearing

 

I expect at least one of those to go out. I wouldn't be shocked if we got rid or two and got in Matuidi. Comolli seemed to like him very much.

[Zizou]

Adam in, Doni seemingly imminent well according to his agent anyway. Slowly but surely it's coming together

[stringvest]

I can't quite maintain my transfer fever when the subject changes to reserve goalies with an inflated sense of entitlement, but I'll give it a go.

[The Woolster]

Very happy about this. I hope Stevie gives him set pieces though, the crossed ones anyway. Will be worth 3 or 4 goals easy for Carroll

 

As long as the Downing move comes off, then I think all we will need is a quality left back (not sure that is Enrique though), and we will be fine for top 4. We will actually have a strong squad then and our bench won't make me feel scared when it gets shown before a games starts.

 

For a proper title challenge, I do think we need another game changer (eg Mata/Hazard) who can play in a forward 3 or on the wing if needed, then we will be able to rotate, cover for injuries, and have the options we need.

 

Then add a quality CB who will hopefully be a clear first choice and not just added competition (dunno who), and maybe a 4th choice striker, just in case of injuries, but they just need to be decent, not top class, and our summer will have been as good as it could realistically get.

 

Even if we were just to get another winger, in addition to Downing, who isn't top class but can do a job when called upon (so not first XI) and give us options for 442 if we wanted (ideally an N'zogbia type, but maybe a Jarvis), a CB who is not stand out but is added competition (say a Dann type), then the summer will still have been really good.

 

I'm very optimistic now. There is plenty of time to get the 3 or 4 transfers we need, the quality winger/attacker and LB will be key though.

[kalasoma]

Someone else to take the corners now, and the free kicks. Leaves Stevie the penalties and everything else he's brilliant at. What's even more positive is perhaps the fee we paid and the players we'll loan out to gain valuable experience.

[dave u]

If we get Stevie off corners then we can have him attacking them at the near post, which he's fucking ace at.

 

I like the idea of Wilson and Shelvey going to Blackpool. In fact, I'd be happy if they changed the rules so we could send five or six youngsters there on loan as they play good football and it will be good for their development. Shelvey could be great for them as a replacement for Adam.

[RedinSweden]

If we get Stevie off corners then we can have him attacking them at the near post, which he's fucking ace at.

 

I like the idea of Wilson and Shelvey going to Blackpool. In fact, I'd be happy if they changed the rules so we could send five or six youngsters there on loan as they play good football and it will be good for their development. Shelvey could be great for them as a replacement for Adam.

 

I agree. I think it will be good for them to play regularly.

[Guest davelfc]

You can't get much more positive than the King smiling.

[Unrighteous]

I think it'll be Mata and Downing, to be honest.

 

Pleased that the Adam deal is finally done.

[Unrighteous]

You can't get much more positive than the King smiling.

 

The King smiling makes me smile.

[kalasoma]

Just seen the pictures of Kenny in his car with Charlie Adam arriving at Melwood. I wonder if Kenny does that with all the new signings this summer? Hope someone's paying for the petrol on that monster Mercedes of his.

[kalasoma]

You can't get much more positive than the King smiling.

 

When Dr King is happy, I'm happy.

[JaminKibbler]

If it's what Kenny wants, I don't care, i'm more than happy!

It's obvious he's a Kenny signing, seems like Henderson was more of a Comolli signing?

 

This is looking tasty for next season.

 

Carroll

Suarez - Gerrard - Downing/Mata

Adam - Lucas

 

Add in Henderson, Spearing and a few other signings. And of course Meireles and Aqualini if we keep them.

[MLB]

Well happy with Adam signing. Is it confirmed that Shelvey and Wilson are going there on loan? That would be great news for us too.

[Unrighteous]

It's obvious he's a Kenny signing, seems like Henderson was more of a Comolli signing?

 

No. It's not obvious either way.

[Pidge]

They're both Liverpool signings. Which is all I'm worried about right now.