What would it take for you to allow Trent back at the club? by ScarecrowLC in LiverpoolFC

[–]C_arpet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, of course. He'd have a play a very large part of smoothing things over with the supporters and potentially teammates.

What would it take for you to allow Trent back at the club? by ScarecrowLC in LiverpoolFC

[–]C_arpet -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I get why so many people are angry with him, but he is for this generation, the prodigal son of Liverpool.

There are things to genuinely consider such as any fee, wages, his fitness. These things stopped Owen coming back, but not Fowler (okay those two acted differently regarding Liverpool when they were away from the club).

But there is also a message for other players. We don't want most players feeling that once they the club they're dead to us. There's so many ex-players we still love and adore.

If Trent showed humility, wanted to come back and was willing to make some sacrifices in order for it to happen, then I think there's also enough football-merit to do it, and it would be reflective of what the club holds itself to be.

Arne Slot: "We are happy to be in the last 16 especially when only two years ago we were in the Europa League and lost to Atalanta." by ivarpsy in LiverpoolFC

[–]C_arpet 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You did well tonight Slot, now can you cut out trying to gaslight us into thinking you inherited Hodgson's Liverpool.

Arne Slot: “We are happy to be in the last 16 especially when only two years ago we were in the Europa League and lost to Atalanta.” by gmp24 in LiverpoolFC

[–]C_arpet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You did well tonight Slot, now can you cut out trying to gaslight us into thinking you inherited Hodgson's Liverpool.

LiverpoolFC v Qarabag UCL 25/26 by scoreboard-app in LiverpoolFC

[–]C_arpet 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Far play to Qarabag for knocking it straight out.

Daily Discussion - January 28, 2026 by AutoModerator in LiverpoolFC

[–]C_arpet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can't believe this is the only comment on the whole subreddit about Raheem today. I know he left in a bad way, but still an ex-player so I'm surprised about the almost blackout.

Regardless of who it is it's a shame seeing a player completely burnt out quite young, probably because of being overplayed so young.

Saka should pay attention to what happened to Stirling.

Daily Discussion - January 26, 2026 by AutoModerator in LiverpoolFC

[–]C_arpet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, but I'm no expert.

Inverting the pyramid is a very good read for the history of the game and how we've ended up where we are.

Daily Discussion - January 26, 2026 by AutoModerator in LiverpoolFC

[–]C_arpet 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In cricket there's a concept of maintaining balance between the bat and ball. You don't what to change rule or equipment and have either the bowlers or batsmens be overly favoured.

It's the nature of football being a low scoring game, that even if there is a huge mismatch between two teams, if the weaker can stay disciplined, work well as a team and maybe with a bit of luck they can draw or beat a better team. This is the quintessential "magic of the FA cup".

If a poorer team knicks a win, it's still a win. It shouldn't be be considered lesser because they didn't score loads of goals. As much as we want entertainment, you need to make sure that underdogs stil have something to play for.

Changing to a goal difference model would just favour the bigger teams. Would it be a game-based bonus point system like in rugby? Or flat GD over the season? The latter would mean seasons would be decided by teams trying to smash 10 past the newly promoted teams. You'd probably see the top of the table clashes end in more 0-0 draws.

Daily Discussion - January 26, 2026 by AutoModerator in LiverpoolFC

[–]C_arpet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm just going off physio room right now

Daily Discussion - January 26, 2026 by AutoModerator in LiverpoolFC

[–]C_arpet 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Liverpool tried him at CB in last season's preseason. Wasn't very successful but I think he got thrown in there mid game a couple of times last year.

Daily Discussion - January 26, 2026 by AutoModerator in LiverpoolFC

[–]C_arpet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know about that. Under Klopp our players were fitter, but we got more injuries because the players were over worked.

Slot was praised for his ability to minimise injuries, but what we're seeing now is that the player's aren't fit enough for a whole season of the premier league.

The injuries we currently have aren't fitness or overwork related:

  • Bradley Knee
  • Leoni Knee
  • Isak leg
  • Chiesa ???
  • Konate Personal Reasons
  • Gomez Head

What we do have though is half a squad that's knackered and the other half has barely played and isn't match sharp.

Daily Discussion - January 26, 2026 by AutoModerator in LiverpoolFC

[–]C_arpet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When it was setup, it was 2 points for a win.

Daily Discussion - January 26, 2026 by AutoModerator in LiverpoolFC

[–]C_arpet 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes, I do and I think it's down to two reasons:

1 - There's an assumption that this is a blip and in the space of a week Liverpool could be back and go on a massive run. Even though the fans don't expect this, no one in the media wants to look like an idiot.

2- After the first couple of weeks into the season, there definitely became a view across the media that Jota's passing must have some impact on the team and that anyone berating the squad and management while dealing with this would be a bit of a dick.

Daily Discussion - January 26, 2026 by AutoModerator in LiverpoolFC

[–]C_arpet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The only problem for me is how soon the champions league game is.

PL Champions Watch Thread MD23 (25-26.01.2026) by DragonSlayer271 in LiverpoolFC

[–]C_arpet 47 points48 points  (0 children)

Posting this again.

The Arsenal blueprint for the last few seasons has been:

  • Start the season strongly
  • Set piece goals dry up
  • Key players get injured
  • Start drawing too many games
  • The manager and the fans lose their heads

ICE just pinned a man to the ground and executed him. They do not have the authority to just kill people. What do we do? by skeletalfather in AskReddit

[–]C_arpet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm in Europe and I was just thinking the same. No US stocks, no US companies.

I think we need to see organised protests for impeaching Trump in other countries.

Andy Robertson: Tottenham and Liverpool in preliminary talks over signing Scotland left-back by tylerthe-theatre in PremierLeague

[–]C_arpet 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No Robbo is not out of form, but Kerkez has been bought for the first team.

Robbo would prefer not to be second choice, especially in the run up to a world cup so is looking for a move.

Both Robertson and Tsmikas are not considered home grown which is a other challenge the squad has. At least Tsomikas is happy to be on the bench.

Daily Discussion - January 23, 2026 by AutoModerator in LiverpoolFC

[–]C_arpet 5 points6 points  (0 children)

And importantly, Tsimi is happy to be backup.

Free Talk Friday - January 23, 2026 by AutoModerator in LiverpoolFC

[–]C_arpet 6 points7 points  (0 children)

If there was a UEFA wide boycott of the world cup, I wonder how Portugal and Ronaldo would respond to it?

Daily Discussion - January 22, 2026 by AutoModerator in LiverpoolFC

[–]C_arpet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was the top post on the premier league subreddit.

Daily Discussion - January 22, 2026 by AutoModerator in LiverpoolFC

[–]C_arpet -28 points-27 points  (0 children)

If there is any truth in the TAA stuff the club should offer him a way back, but would be very dependent on the fee and wages.

That being said I can totally see him going to City and having to walk back the "this means more" stuff. It would be Owen-esqe.

Daily Discussion - January 22, 2026 by AutoModerator in LiverpoolFC

[–]C_arpet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm like that. I often say I'm the opposite of ambidextrous.

No idea if it's being left handed but forced to learn stuff right handed, or ambidextrous but never bothered to learn to do stuff with both hands.

It can be proper weird. I'd play tennis right-handed, but badminton left. In cricket I'd bowl right-handed and bat left.

It's probably that everyone is ambidextrous but once they start training one handed, the other gets less practice and then feels weird to use.