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One of Englands best players? That's a big call. What's that actually based on because I'd say he's nowhere near that calibre yet.

Rumours at the time were that Klopp was a massive fan of Firmino and that Firmino was signed by the owners ready for Klopp coming in.

Goals have been ruled out for armpits. Anyway, soon enough football will be governed by robots and then everyone who wants everything in football to be perfect will be happy. I only watch Liverpool games now generally, and that's only because my heart wont let me not. For me the game is being ruined by dickheads making rules up as they go along and technology. I mean come on, would anyone with half a brain really be that bothered if a linesman didnt flag for a player been 3 inch offside? Would they fuck. Just get on with it. Yes mistakes were made before but whats the alternative... this bollocks? People say "its not VAR that's at fault, it's the rules". Well that's shite as well. Players being millimetres offside would never have been scrutinised before VAR. Neither would every goal scored be checked to make sure everything was perfectly legal. Its absolute bollocks. Stuart Pearce and Graham Souness summed it up well the other day when they said they would have retired at 21 had VAR been brought in then. Most players hate it, most managers hate it, most pundits hate it and I'd say now that the majority of fans hate it. Just strip football back to how it was, referee mistakes included. Does it really matter if a player scores whilst his left knacker is offside? So what? Get on with it. Football was perfectly fine for hundreds of years. Real men fighting tooth and nail on the pitch for their club. Now it's being taken over by complete and utter wet wipes. Klopp was bonkers when he first came to Liverpool, running around like a mad man whenever we scored. Proper passion. Now he barely celebrates because by the time VAR has done all its checks the moment has gone. Fucking wank.

No, but European clubs that pay the players wages should be taken into consideration surely? And as Gonzo said, most top African players ply their trade in Europe.

What outcry? Weve been losing African players for a while also, it was just a flippant comment I made. Jesus christ some proper wet wipes on here.

I honestly dont know why they cant play the fucking thing in Europe's off season? Taking the top players from clubs that pay their wages is just wank.

I'm thinking more short term (Euro's). I think Vardy (even at 33) is still a better option than both Rashford and Tammy as things stand. Granted this would certainly be Vardy's last tournament for England.

I'd play Vardy ahead of Rashford to be honest.

Sorry if my comments in this thread come across bad. Such a tit sometimes

Fukkin'ell, nowt like trying to drag it on

Obviously not all black people. Its undeniable though that the race card gets pulled out by them more than any other. I dont even get it. What does it matter what colour skin you have? It's all over the news permanently. As I said before you get people like Sol Campbell telling everyone who'll listen that he never got a managers job because he's black. Absolute bollocks. It's like some black people naturally think they are inferior when they are absolutely not. I've read this discussion back and I've not got my point across very well at all, in fact I've made a right mess of it. Let me get across that I am in no way racist. To me, everyone in the world is equal. I just think the race card played by black people gets overused sometimes that's all.

What's wrong? Nothing I have said is wrong from what I've seen with my own eyes.

Dont say that... Apparently its absolute bollocks!

Well it is! What does it matter what colour people are?

I think people look way too deep into all this racist shite. Black people definitely get more racial abuse from absolute cowards, but black people also like to blame all their misfortunes on being black. I've seen it with my own eyes. Sol Campbell crying he didnt get a chance of being a football manager because he is black is one example of the absolute shite that is spouted. People (whatever colour) need to grow the fuck up. Its literally embarrassing how the colour of peoples skin is still being used (for or against) in this day and age.

That's what I was saying before all the wet wipes got the wrong end. He gets shit because hes a cunt, not because hes black. My other point was that it seems to be a black thing where the racist card comes out. People saying shit like black managers dont get jobs because they're black?! Never hear a white man moaning about being called a white cunt? Let's leave it there. Why does race have to be brought into everything?

It's a black thing. They milk the race card all the time. "Pogba, you are a big dabbing wanker" "Iz it coz I iz black" Pathetic.

Klopp speaking about our captain... https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1212863533345640450

Dont get it?

As I said before, all it's done is take the excitement out of goals.

Hi mate, not seen you since before the United v Watford game

Klopp's christmas message. What a legend!! I would like to take this opportunity to wish all of our supporters a very peaceful and merry Christmas, however you choose to mark this period of the year. Liverpool Football Club is a special club, one with fans, players and staff from different backgrounds and cultures, with their own individual customs and traditions, and everyone will choose to celebrate today in their own way. I love this. It’s something special. Our dressing room illustrates how wonderful it is when a mix of cultures, traditions, backgrounds and beliefs all come together as colleagues, as friends, all sharing the same collective goals. Really, it is amazing to see. For us, as for many in football, today is also a day of work at Melwood as we continue our preparations for a trip to Leicester City tomorrow. We will then head home and spend the afternoon with our families and friends before we travel tomorrow morning. So, however you are spending today and the festive period, I wish you, your family and your loved ones nothing but a peaceful, enjoyable day. Spend the day with the people you love and enjoy their company, this is important and what I love most about this time of year. It is, naturally, a time to briefly reflect on an incredible year for these boys, this club and, of course, our supporters. I think you know me well enough by now, I am not a guy for looking back, not when there is work to do. But how can I ignore what we have all experienced in this year? I have just one word for it: wow. I am so proud of many things. Of course, firstly for everyone to have the chance to celebrate Liverpool being trophy winners once again. For as long as I live, I will never forget that night in Madrid and the following day in Liverpool as we brought the Champions League home. I remember I once said the city would ‘explode’ when we won a trophy, but I think I even may have underestimated it a bit. Those scenes… I cannot even think of them now without getting goose bumps That day, you made us go through every kind of emotion and when I looked people in the eye from up on that bus, it reinforced what I’ve known since October 8, 2015 – I am the luckiest man alive to be a part of this football club, a part of this special family. That we were also able to follow the Champions League up with two more trophies, the Super Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup, as well as producing week after week in the Premier League, says everything about these boys. Seriously, I could not be any prouder than I am to be the manager of these players. I have called them the ‘mentality monsters’ at various points throughout 2019 because they keep delivering, no matter what the circumstances, no matter what the odds. Of course, this was never truer than that night against Barcelona at Anfield when they went beyond 100 per cent, they pushed themselves to their absolute maximum and then more, and delivered something special. But let’s be clear about this: we could not have done this without you. One of the things that made me most emotional, most happy, when we were on that bus travelling through the city in June was that we did this together. All of us, we all played a part. Not just the players, not just my staff and certainly not just me. It was everyone who works at Melwood, everyone who works at the club and gives their all each and every day and, just as important, each and every one of you who make so many sacrifices, who make such a commitment to support us every time. I do not have the words to explain to you properly how that makes us feel, but let me say it like this: we do not take it for granted, we appreciate it and we love it. I will let you into a little secret, after Madrid I spent so many hours watching all the videos of our supporters on YouTube, just trying to take it all in and see all the things we might have missed while we were preparing for the game against Tottenham. It made me so proud and so happy. We do this together and we will continue to do so in 2020, whatever that year may hold for us. For me, this is what makes us Liverpool. Our thoughts and love, as always, are with the Hillsborough families, survivors and campaigners – and, of course, the 96 – especially at such an emotional time of year. I cannot find sufficient words to describe our respect for the dignity, determination and courage they are somehow able to find more than 30 years after the tragedy. But what I can say with absolute certainty is that they will never be forgotten. We continue to be inspired by the remarkable strength of Seán Cox and his family, and we were humbled to welcome them back to Anfield last month and spend a little time in their company. I hope to see them again soon. Seán’s progress is important to all of us and I know our fans have consistently embodied the spirit of You’ll Never Walk Alone in their support for him since the shocking incident outside the stadium last April. This is no surprise. I also want to take a moment to highlight a few things that have made me proud off the field in this year and praise the work of those who give so much back to the community here. As with every year since I have been here, we recently made our annual visit to Alder Hey and I can say the work the staff do there is unbelievable. Really, it is world-class in supporting those brave children and families fighting life’s real battles. While we were there, I was fortunate to meet a little boy called Kai and spend some time with him. When I was told on Christmas Eve he had been discharged from hospital and could spend Christmas at home, I was so, so happy for him and his family. Remember Kai, the young @lfc fan who said " I love you" to Jurgen Klopp? Well, Kai was discharged not longer after #LFC's visit, meaning he's #HomeForChristmas Have a wonderful Christmas Kai, from everyone here at Alder Hey! He was just one of many special children we met that day and I again left Alder Hey with the feeling that Liverpool has an outstanding facility it should be absolutely proud of. My respect and admiration for everyone who works there is at the highest level it can be and I will spend a moment to think of you today. Again, the work of the Fans Supporting Foodbanks initiative continues to grow and grow with the help and dedication of both Liverpool and Everton supporters, who put football rivalry aside to do something good for those who are less fortunate. Of course, we have own our own charity and programmes at the club – LFC Foundation and the Red Neighbours programme – and it is important to me that we give back what we can, however we can, so I am proud to have seen them continue to grow over the course of the year. There are many, many more people and organisations who will dedicate their time this Christmas to helping and supporting others, including today, as well as those who will continue to work to looking after people’s health, wellbeing and safety today. From all of us at Melwood, we wish you all a very Merry Christmas. To those travelling to watch us at Leicester on Boxing Day, I wish you all a safe journey and we look forward to seeing – and hearing – you once again. The same for everyone who will be with us at Anfield on Sunday for the visit of Wolves. And we know there will be people watching us all over the world by whatever means they can – and we love this idea of so many fans coming together to invest in our 90 minutes of football. It is something that is special, comforting and again shows the collective effort that is Liverpool Football Club. So, however you spend today, I wish you all the very best and I’ll see you soon. You’ll Never Walk Alone, Jürgen

The standard was much lower back in the old days

Everyone knows my feelings towards the Club World Cup tournament but to be fair you can only qualify for it by winning the Champions League which to me makes it much more relevant than a charity shield. United also have a CWC on their record as it goes.

Liverpool have won their 47th major honour – extending their English record, 2 ahead of Man Utd 18 League Championships 7 FA Cup 8 League Cup 6 European Cup/Champions League 3 UEFA Cup 4 UEFA Super Cup 1 FIFA Club World Cup