Macedonian_Red

Depends what you mean by ages ... He's been struggling with injuries for the past two seasons ... If you think that two seasons define ''ages'', we could safely say that our captain also ''hasn't been world class for ages'' ... Personally, I still think that Gerrard is world class, even though he has failed to show that class recently, mostly because of injuries ...

Nah, I don't think there is a chance of LFC signing him ... He is turning 29 next week, and he is on huge wages ... Maybe a loan deal, like Ibrahimovic to AC Milan ?

Already been denied by both the player and the club ...

As a best player in the world (he used to be that, only 3 years ago), you are probably right ... As a top class player that would add quality to any top team in the world, you are way off target ...

Yup, he has been out for 6 months, with a knee injury ... Returned in January, but it seems that Maureen doesn't really rates him ...

Reds set for U19 Champions League 17th Apr 2011 Liverpool have revealed plans to participate in a prestigious U19 Champions League next season. The competition would see the Reds take on some of the finest young talent in Europe and Academy director Frank McParland believes it would be of huge benefit to the development of our stars of the future. McParland told Liverpoolfc.tv: "On August 17 we start the U19 Champions League. "We will play the first game of it against Sporting Lisbon. Hopefully that will be played at Anfield. We'll have to see what the first-team fixture list throws up first of all, but that is the plan. "I don't have a definitive list of the teams involved but I know Manchester City, Bayern Munich and Lyon are looking to play in it. "It's all about our reserves going to a new level next season. We are trying to pit them against top, top opposition. "Hopefully we will play most of our games with the reserves at the Academy. We would hope to play the Champions League matches at Anfield but we will have to see about that. "We'll still be in the domestic league too but this will offer them the chance to play in front of big crowds and against a higher quality of opposition." Author: Paul Hassall http://www.liverpool...hampions-league

I think that a lot of this ''rebuilding'' business would depend on the next 2-3 weeks ... If Real fail to win a single trophy this season (very likely, considering that they are facing Barca both in the CL semi-final and the Copa del Rey final), they would definitely rebuild, with some big name casualties in the summer ... Kaka is certainly first on the exit list, but other senior players might also find themselves on that list ...

Why ? Just because he's struggled with injuries, it doesn't means he is not a world class player anymore ... Someone will be taking the gamble on Kaka this summer, and if he manages to stay fit, it would look like a bargain of the century come next May ...

To be honest, neither does Kaka, but I wouldn't pass on the opportunity to sign him for 25 million ... We all know that Torres can perform on a world class level ... The problems he has experienced over the past couple of years are certainly having a strong impact on his performances, and he looks totally down on confidence ... Still, he is easily a 25-million player ...

Well, I've thought the same, but it seems that his personal problems (the murder of his father-in-law and his recent divorce) are forcing him to consider leaving Italy ... http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/manchester-united/8399235/Romas-Daniele-De-Rossi-keen-to-put-troubles-in-Italy-behind-him-and-make-18m-move-to-Manchester-United.html

It is very likely that Torres would never ''get it back'', unless he returns to Atletico or LFC ... He is clearly a confidence player, and at the moment, he is way out of his comfort zone ... Personally, I would take him back, if we are talking about at least a 50% discount here ...

I know this is only a hypothetical scenario, but now that Daniele De Rossi is on the market, I could see Real Madrid going after him, and selling Xabi ...

Personally, I think that we will be shopping at both ends of the market ... We need players of starter's quality, but we also need an improvement on squad level ...

No-one on that list was suggested only because it would be cheap ... And if we are talking FSG style targets, getting value for money is definitely part of their style ...

On a reasonable price, Young would be a very good addition to this LFC team ...

So, you basically want us to play the FM in this thread ? I don't have a problem with that ...

I am glad that you like it ... Here is a list of some U-21 prospects that will have 12 months left on their contract in the summer ... Alan Dzagoev - CSKA Moscow (Note: His contract is up in December 2012) Breno - Bayern Munich Andreu Fontas - Barca Georginio Wijnaldum - Feyenoord Mathias Jorgensen - Kopenhagen Marc Muniesa - Barca Sercan Yildirim - Bursaspor Leroy Fer - Feyenoord David Hoilett - Blackburn Jonathan dos Santos - Barca

Great news ... Every team needs a Kuyt-type player, and we are lucky to have one ...

The European spot doesn't disappears ... We were in the Europa League this season because Portsmouth were denied the UEFA licence ... Birmingham City's place in Europe threatened by financial concerns • Carling Cup winners must satisfy FA and Premier League • Rules were introduced after Portsmouth's administration Stuart James Friday 15 April 2011 The Premier League is set to hold discussions with the Birmingham board this month before deciding in conjunction with the FA whether they should be granted a Uefa licence and allowed to play in the Europa League, for which they qualified after winning the Carling Cup. It is understood that a final decision on Birmingham's participation is not expected to be made until the middle of next month, when representatives from the governing bodies meet to determine which clubs meet the criteria for a licence. Uefa delegates its licensing scheme to national associations, meaning that Birmingham will need to satisfy the FA and the Premier League that they can meet their financial liabilities for the year ahead. This time last year Portsmouth, FA Cup finalists, were told that they would not be allowed to compete in the Europa League after the FA and the Premier League decided against endorsing their application for a Uefa licence. Portsmouth, however, had failed to submit their application on time and were in administration with debts of £119m. Birmingham's situation is far different, although there are genuine concerns at the Premier League, who have additional reasons for wishing to ask questions of the St Andrew's board. Under the disclosure rules brought in after the collapse of Portsmouth last year, clubs must submit "independently audited accounts to the Premier League by 1 March each year with requirements to note any material qualifications or issues raised by auditors". Clubs are also required to submit "future financial information" to the Premier League by 31 March each year that "will act as an improved early warning system should any club take undue financial risks which may have consequences for future financial stability". As the accounts for Birmingham City football club and their parent company, Birmingham International Holdings, included qualifications in their audit reports about both companies' ability to continue as a "going concern", the Premier League wish to learn more information about Birmingham's financial position, the ownership structure at the club and recent share activity. A spokesman for the Premier League said: "Under our financial criteria all the clubs have to submit future financial information. There are a number of triggers that would result in us taking a closer look at a club's financial circumstances, such as an 'emphasis of matter' [eg a doubt on the club's ability to continue as a going concern] on the accounts. This could result in measures being placed upon a club to ensure its sustainability going forward. "Under the new rules, which were approved in 2009, the Premier League has a range of sanctions available to it for clubs that fall into financial difficulties, including a transfer embargo, a ban on player contracts being extended or improved, or the enforced sale of players. Carson Yeung, who on Thursday bought 8.6% of the club to increase his stake in Birmingham International Holdings to 24.9%, provided written assurances to the Premier League last year in relation to the club's finances.Birmingham's fiscal position has come under scrutiny at various points in the past 12 months, including soon after their Carling Cup final victory, when Birmingham International Holdings announced that Yeung was preparing to mortgage his private properties in a cash-raising exercise. The statement to the Hong Kong stock exchange added that without fresh funds the business may suffer "significant curtailment of its operation". It is understood that the Premier League is also interested in whether Birmingham will be able to raise the £24.65m that was outlined in the club's most recent accounts, which were signed off in October. Although it was announced last month that the placing for shares for £7.15m has been completed, it has since been confirmed that the "best efforts" part of the capital-raising exercise, which it was hoped would raise £17.5m, has been delayed for a further two months. Peter Pannu, Birmingham's acting chairman, maintains that the club remain on a sound financial footing. "The finances of the club in terms of profit and loss are fine and with the continued support of Carson Yeung we do not envisage any foreseeable problems," he said. "It is routine procedure for the Premier League and Uefa to look at the club's books, especially as we are now eligible for European competition." http://www.guardian....-premier-league

I've made this list of Premier League players that will have 12 months left on their contracts in the summer, and might be interesting for LFC ... Samir Nasri Ashley Young Gael Clichy Gary Cahill Yuri Zhirkov Hugo Rodallega Jose Enrique Maynor Figueroa Charlie Adam Scott Dann Also, here is the list of some continental players with 12 months left on their contracts in the summer, that might be interesting for LFC ... Daniele De Rossi Manuel Neuer Arda Turan Riccardo Montolivo Per Mertesacker Jefferson Farfan Maarten Stekelenburg Willian Arturo Vidal Gervinho Jeremy Menez Welliton Sotiris Ninis Mathieu Flamini Kevin Gameiro Lucas Biglia Tranquillo Barnetta Ola Toivonen Cristian Rodriguez Marcel Schafer

I don't think that there is a chance of Rafa returning to the club at that level ... He is much more likely to take over in the summer at some solid PL club like Villa or Sunderland, bring them some success in the cups / top 6-7 finish, and then come back to manage LFC, once Kenny feels that it was enough ...

To be honest, Aquilani is like a Terminator, compared to Defour ... Such a shame, since he is a very talented player ...

What is wrong with you people ? On the 15th of April, of all days ? Can someone please delete this s**** ?

I can understand you wanting someone like Villas Boas or Klopp ... Maybe even Guardiola, in some dream scenario ... Class young managers with exceptional tactical ability ... But, why would you want a self-centered ego maniac as a LFC manager ? Someone that spends tons of money, squeezes the life out of the team and immediately moves on to the next pile of cash ? Maureen is so wrong for this club, it's beyond words ...

Even if they do own the club, it is not their decision anymore ... Kenny is a living legend of this great club, and he will manage us as long as he feels up to the job ... And once he decides that it was enough, another legend will be waiting in the wings to fill that spot again ... To be honest, we have been truly blessed ... Why would you want that clown anywhere near LFC ?