ErwinK1961

He doesn't really say that at all - he says Barcelona think they fact Liverpool are signing Ox and in talks about Lemar/VVD means they would be open to selling Coutinho, but then says Liverpool are not entertaining selling him.

That's based on the assumption we'd actually hit the target in the first place

Congratulations on interpreting that from what he said.

Stephens over Yoshida? Really? Personally think he's been one of our better performers this season and Stephens has shown his naivety. Plus think we need the experience next to Hoedt to help him settle.

Yeah, won't be holding my breath then.

Maybe the clubs stance in the past was right, selling players that don't want to be here. Our best player is on strike and showing no signs of relenting. Our England international left back has been phoning it in since the end of last season. Tadic looks a busted flush. Would much rather give my support to players that actually want to be here and give their all, even if that is just for 2 years before they leave. You can see something clearly isn't right and the current attitude of some of our more 'senior' pros must be having an effect.

Pretty much sums it up for me. I was a little encouraged by Boufal, in that he seems to have got a bit stronger and was winning the ball back a fair bit. Yeah, he gave the ball away a fair bit in the second half, but at least he was trying to create something. Unfortunately when you've got absolutely f*** all movement from anyone of your teammates, it's pretty hard to do that. I've not been one to hammer JWP, but f*** me he was absolutely abysmal. The guy needs about 6 touches to decide what he's going to do. Pathetic when it comes to tackling. Just offers absolutely nothing. What worries me is we've got a lot of attacking options, but I'm not sure any of them are actually that good. Gabbi aside, would any of Redmond, Tadic, Long, Austin, Boufal be guaranteed starters for any top half teams?

Sounds familiar....

Oops.

Absolute madness rejecting that.

Imagine it will be Jack and Hoedt starting and Yoshida on the bench.

No chance we will be going with VVD, Hoedt, Stephens, Yoshida and Bednarek. If Hoedt comes in then I'd be staggered if that doesn't mean VVD is off.

Wimmer - doesn't inspire me in the slightest. How anyone can be worth 4/5 times more than they were bought for, whilst only playing 15 times in 2 years? Personally think we need an absolute beast, someone who dominates our area and wins headers. They don't have to be brilliant on the bqll as think Stephens can take that role. Anyone seen anything of Wimmer to know what sort of CB he is?

What on earth has the GK and Defenders got to do with not scoring?

Still amazes me how many people think Boufal, Redmond and Tadic in the same team is a good idea.

I can only ever remember 2 wins on the opening day in the Prem - Coventry away 1999 and West Brom away 2013. Think it'll be a draw - 1-1

Imagine it will be £40,000,001 as well.

Not sure you can say what Sakho does on the pitch is generally impeccable...

Rather pointlessly, I had a look at what point we sold all the other defectors over the last few summer windows. The majority of sales happened on or before 1st July and the only sales that occurred later than at this point in previous years was Lovren (27th July) and Chambers (28th July), with no major sales in August. So, if we make it to August, then we are in the clear !

Very good

Seems to have VVds protective boot on too

Looks like they are signing Robertson from Hull. With Mendy looking like he's off to City, plus the fact they retained Kolarov, are Ryan's options getting slimmer? I know Chalet mentioned Spurs, but can't see them buying unless they shift one on. Guess that leaves Chelsea, and the Alex Sandro deal has gone very quiet.

I'd ignore him mate, he's still bitter that we sold his man crush in January.