Dr. Gonzo 8,191 Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 he's old - wasn't expecting that lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,389 Posted August 16, 2023 Administrator Share Posted August 16, 2023 This doesn't seem like a Liverpool signing at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Gonzo 8,191 Posted August 16, 2023 Author Share Posted August 16, 2023 6 minutes ago, Stan said: This doesn't seem like a Liverpool signing at all. The Schmadtke effect. Buy Szobo on a release clause, fuck off to Ibiza for 2 weeks (and get caught vaping in the toilets), balls up the prefered midfielder negotiations... then turn to Endo to bail you out after your first couple mont Stuttgart fans seem to love him from what I've seen on the internet, so that's a promising sign. At least seems more promising than Arthur was as a stopgap signing last season. Stuttgart fans seem to think he's a great leader who gives his all on the pitch, so I like the sound of that. But yeah, seems a bit underwhelming considering we usually go in for younger players. We are lacking experience and leadership in the midfield though so... I can see the rationale I suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Gonzo 8,191 Posted August 16, 2023 Author Share Posted August 16, 2023 @Tommy @Rucksackfranzose @Viva la FCB ... is he any good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny 2,207 Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 apparently he was top 5 in Europe for most amount of fouls committed without being carded…so I guess he’s good at breaking up play lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rucksackfranzose 4,383 Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 13 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said: @Tommy @Rucksackfranzose @Viva la FCB ... is he any good? Didn't watch much of Stuttgart the last few seasons. The few times when I did he didn't stand out neither positive nor negative. Despite the stat @Danny forked out he hasn't a reputation of being a particularly unfair player, though. @Coma should be able to tell you more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrangeKhrush 298 Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 who Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy 12,622 Posted August 16, 2023 Moderator Share Posted August 16, 2023 Yea, @Coma is our resident Stuttgart fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Gonzo 8,191 Posted August 16, 2023 Author Share Posted August 16, 2023 Oh shit, sorry for forgetting to tag you @Coma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Viva la FCB+ 2,557 Posted August 17, 2023 Subscriber Share Posted August 17, 2023 Yeah check with Coma, can't say I recall him one way or the other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy 12,622 Posted August 17, 2023 Moderator Share Posted August 17, 2023 Has anyone mentioned @Coma yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrangeKhrush 298 Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 its a out of left field type signing which could be an inspired decision. Even if he fails it's also low risk financially so it isn't the worst signing, it's just not a fancy signing. Liverpool will need to back it up with a follow up signing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,389 Posted August 17, 2023 Administrator Share Posted August 17, 2023 1 hour ago, Tommy said: Has anyone mentioned @Coma yet? Maybe he's in one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coma 1,766 Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 Fucking bullshit move by the club selling your captain 2 days before the season starts. And they literally just cashed the check on my membership money. Fuckers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael 1,117 Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 (edited) Endo has 50 international caps for Japan. He has represented Japan in 2 World Cups, as well as 2 Olympics and also an Asian Cup. Endo is certainly not lacking in experience. Endo is essentially a very hard working midfielder, with good leadership qualities. Not a bad player to have at Liverpool when needed. He is also the captain of the Japanese national team and is highly rated in Japan. Edited August 17, 2023 by Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coma 1,766 Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 I guess if he had to go to a Prem club I'd prefer Liverpool. Not quite sure why they'd be sniffing around him though as he's not a high profile player. He's the heart and soul of Stuttgart... grafts in midfield, breaks up passing play, pops up with the odd match-winning goal. He's a 6 and does captain things... not flashy just all effort. He bailed us out a couple seasons ago when he scored against Koeln in the dying moments to avoid relegation on the final day. Good passer, great tackler, but not a dirty player in any capacity. I'll be sorry to see him go, but at 18m that's probably about the right price for him considering he's 30 now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil 1,179 Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 Bidding for players they know they can't get then buying a budget player. Something stinks, I've seen this shit at United over the years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael 1,117 Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 8 hours ago, Devil said: Bidding for players they know they can't get then buying a budget player. Something stinks, I've seen this shit at United over the years. I mean in all honesty, Endo isn't a bad player, he's just not Liverpool standard. Fabinho, Henderson and Naby Keita are all better than him in my opinion and yet Liverpool let them all go. How Endo adapts to the pace and physicality of English Premier League football is another question that needs to be asked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy 12,622 Posted August 18, 2023 Moderator Share Posted August 18, 2023 Well, all good things come to an Endo. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MUFC 1,503 Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 On 16/08/2023 at 22:33, Danny said: apparently he was top 5 in Europe for most amount of fouls committed without being carded…so I guess he’s good at breaking up play lol They've signed Rodri? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick 2,276 Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 10 minutes ago, Tommy said: Well, at least he looks good in the kit… This is surely along with another midfield signing, surely. If we end the window only having brought this guy in then that’ll be a real issue. No criticism on him, I have never seen a second of him playing. It’s just concerning that the only deals we have got done under this new DOF is two players with release clauses sand another from the club said DOF used to work at. He needs to pull his socks up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny 2,207 Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 Hope he turns out to be a good signing tbh, hes currently the laughingstock of the league through no fault of his own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Gonzo 8,191 Posted August 18, 2023 Author Share Posted August 18, 2023 5 hours ago, Michael said: I mean in all honesty, Endo isn't a bad player, he's just not Liverpool standard. Fabinho, Henderson and Naby Keita are all better than him in my opinion and yet Liverpool let them all go. How Endo adapts to the pace and physicality of English Premier League football is another question that needs to be asked. Shit if Keita’s better than him that’s truly bad news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael 1,117 Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 (edited) #LFC will pay around €20m transfer fee guaranteed for Wataru #Endo. €5m add-ons on top. According to @_dennisbayer the player has already received the permission to fly to to complete his medical for @LFC today. No surprise: @VfB will replace Endo. @SkySportDE picture alliance Last edited9:06 AM · Aug 17, 2023 · 126.8K Views The deal to transfer Endo to Liverpool is complete, as all parties have apparently agreed terms. The transfer fee paid to Stuttgart will be €20 million, plus add-ons worth €5 million on top. That's a pretty good deal financially for Stuttgart, even though they now lack that hard working midfielder type of player of Endo's quality. Karazor is not as good as Endo in my opinion, Endo was much better in the midfield role he played for Stuttgart. Edited August 18, 2023 by Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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