I'm sure you agree Paul that now Lucas is back if we add a world class striker to this team we are up there with the best. Add a Falcao or a Cavani to this team and we are potential champions. Again...YNWA
"Trying not to be too negative Paul as I do like your optimism. But to mae comparisions to Barca is way to early. Also Manure's youngsters of 1996 as you said wasn't so young 22-23 and ony Phil Neville was a teenager. Thus your Chineese proverb rings true. contd..."
"We are a few years off and have owners who like to make a quick buck and times where loyalty means nothing and players can be swayed by instant success. #justsaying"
"Excellent article Paul, which describes my own sentiments exactly. All we need to do now is unearth our own version of El Shaarawy, as AC Milan have done this season. Askamite "
"Any stats on who seems to get the most key ref decisions in prem games, ie penalty's given/not given .Players sent off for and against Disallowed goals etc ?"
"Great piece of article Paul! I share your view that within a couple of years we can see and appreciate all the good work done in these years in our Academy and the process of breaking through the first team of the youngsters will become steady a bit like it happens in La Masia YNWA"
"At least we know why there is not an extra £8.6 million around when you need it (look at agent fees). It is about time we took a stand against these greedy players and their agents, we need to be more prudent and spend our money (if we have any) wisely. If that means a player leaves or doesnt join us so be it!"
"Would love to see a couple of additions in January; Walcott, Sanchez (loan) and Huntelaar.
Reina, Johnson, Skrtle, Agger, Enrique, Lucas, Allen, Gerrard, Sterling/Walcott, Suarez/Huntelaar, Sanchez."
"GREAT BLOG!!!!! Although reading some of the comments i kind of have a question to raise. We all know we need a striker, but do we need a high profile name? sure we can find a decent young talent,THAT PLAYS IN A FIRST TEAM FOR HIS CLUB AND IS CONSISTENTLY SCORING, for a good price. There is nothing wrong with Suarez, but incase of a ban or injury we have back up. contd"
"A guy by the name of Theo Walcott, who was always a liverpool supporter along with his dad. He can score goals as well and wants to play a more advanced role. NOW, im sure with the guy being only 17, we can drop sterling to the bench, good player but lacks experience...(I think it was the game against TOTS that he and Suarez had 2 on 1 with keeper nd he messed up his return pass 2 suarez)."
" in my opinion, Assaidi is a far more stronger, skillfull, experienced nd attacking threat as sterling, but he will get there no doubt.
Now with attackers like Walcott and Assaidi, who can both score and assist, that should take some pressure off Suarez and enable him to focus more on beating last defender and score... any views? its just a point im trying to make lads, dont bite my head off,lol"
"We are getting there slowly, I have no problem with this, at times i watch us play this season and think WOW we are playing some great football but lack that goal scoring touch. Hopefully in Jan we get that goal scorer and fly up the league, only 7 points behind 4th!!! :P"
"gR8 article for the true fans as well as some plastic supporters!!!true fans should kick out those plastic supporters bECAUSE this is the greatest LIVERPOOL FOOTBALL CLUB!!!!YNWA"
"We are finally going to get to see BR's vision for the team with (mostly) the players he wants in the positions where he wants them. All those slating Joe Allen after he's been playing out of his natural position will likely be changing their tune. Let's get to top 4. YNWA"
"Fantastic article Paul. I believe BRs plans are coming together and his vision is becoming clear, with Allen playing further up in his natural position I think we may see why BR rates him high so highly. Like one comment said prove these plastic supporters wrong. YNWA. "
"Thank you lucas that u came back... I just think what if kenny had lucas for the whole season? FA cup? More points than everton? Anyways better late than never... YNWA lucas...""
"La Masia has taken 25-30 years untill it becomes what it is now. During that time Barca bought the best players in the world, inter alia Romario, Ronaldo, Rivaldo, Ibra...., and till now they keeps doing that (Villa, Sesc, Alba...) which has helped to increase their academy prestige, thus more talented youth dream to join. cont"
"Let us say we will have our own Masia in 10 years. What are we doing for the short term? Before everyone would consider any transfer rumor as possible whoever the player is linked with. Now you can not believe any transfer rumor unless it is for a kid or for an average player who costs less than 15m. cont"
"FSG short term plan is to have a manager who can achieve big things with young not expensive squad. If they are honest, and i do not think they are, it's doubtful plan. But even if we assume it would work, they make it improbable by hiring a rookie, who has achieved nothing, and giving him the responsibility to rebuild LFC. cont"
"Without to mention the "what if" regarding our academy and what our rivals are doing with their academies. Nowadays FSG are considering spending as a "risk" for the future, while as a matter of fact by doing that they gamble with all LFC future. "
" I agree with SNAKY and think theo walcott would be a very good player if we could get him. he needs us as we need someone like him. good article.good opinion YNWA"
"Great Blog. January transfer Window will define the second half of the season. We are starting to play with some understanding and with Lucas back we have a more balanced midfield. The final piece in the jigsaw pussle will be a striker and a second defensive midfielder. Then wait for summer signings."
"There's a lot of people on here who rate Walcott but I can't see why. He has pace but nothing else and will be overpriced. Dries Mertens is a much better player and will cost less than half the price. Buy him and Fernando Llorente and try and find cover for Lucas and we're not far off imo"
""many people expecting them to perform like seasoned pros." - well said and I think when you're in the 1st team, there's no more youngsters in you. Another note is Assaidi being one skillful player not fully utilised and too much reliance on Sterling can kill off LFC games onwards! Let Assaidi play and prove his worth! Yesil and Dani are not used as well which is very sad indeed."
"we need theo walcot for 10m,tom ince for 4m,bony for 10m,damiao for 12m,a new keeper for 8m totalling 44m.we raise this by selling stewart downing for 10m,joe cole for 4m,spearing for 4m,wilson for 3m,reina for 10m totaling 31m.surely the owners can give us the balance of 13m."
"we need theo walcot for 10m,tom ince for 4m,bony for 10m,damiao for 12m,a new keeper for 8m totalling 44m.we raise this by selling stewart downing for 10m,joe cole for 4m,spearing for 4m,wilson for 3m,reina for 10m totaling 31m.surely the owners can give us the balance of 13m."
"we need theo walcot for 10m,tom ince for 4m,bony for 10m,damiao for 12m,a new keeper for 8m totalling 44m.we raise this by selling stewart downing for 10m,joe cole for 4m,spearing for 4m,wilson for 3m,reina for 10m totaling 31m.surely the owners can give us the balance of 13m."
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