Liverpool Discussion

[Dr. Gonzo]

Turns out Senegal's coach is more trustworthy than Gareth Southgate (although, not surprised tbh). Mane should be available for our next match... Henderson's doubtful though.

[Redcanuck]

I have heard that FSG is in serious talks to buy the NHL's Pittsburg Penquins.  So will that put Liverpool a little bit down the pecking order if FSG has to spend money on their sports franchises? 

[Dr. Gonzo]

47 minutes ago, Redcanuck said:

I have heard that FSG is in serious talks to buy the NHL's Pittsburg Penquins.  So will that put Liverpool a little bit down the pecking order if FSG has to spend money on their sports franchises? 

If they do it like they've done the Red Sox and the Penguins, they'll try to get the Penguins self-sustaining and use money they generate for their hockey team.

But considering the money in English football compared to hockey (not just in the US, but literally anywhere), I doubt we'd move down in the pecking order to them. I know the Red Sox are the most important team to them since they're Boston located and... their company's named after their stadium... but look at the new TV the league just signed and all the money in the CL. We're probably very very profitable for FSG even though owning a sports team is historically something rich people did more for prestigue/fun than making money.

[Viva la FCB+]

Just breaking apparently FSG has unanimously approved the bid for the penguins. The rumoured price had been around the 900m usd mark, we'll see what happens here. Was also talk about (at least in NA) a subscription based streaming service they could put together to watch all their teams now. Could make some sense.  

[Dr. Gonzo]

4 minutes ago, Viva la FCB said:

Just breaking apparently FSG has unanimously approved the bid for the penguins. The rumoured price had been around the 900m usd mark, we'll see what happens here. Was also talk about (at least in NA) a subscription based streaming service they could put together to watch all their teams now. Could make some sense.  

Can they do that with the streaming service? I suspect that'd probably violate the terms of the respective league agreements that probably have sold off the streaming rights to various markets. Like with FSG and Liverpool, Peacock have the streaming rights to those matches in North America - I think an FSG service that only shows Liverpool for football would be in breach of that agreement.

[Viva la FCB+]

14 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

Can they do that with the streaming service? I suspect that'd probably violate the terms of the respective league agreements that probably have sold off the streaming rights to various markets. Like with FSG and Liverpool, Peacock have the streaming rights to those matches in North America - I think an FSG service that only shows Liverpool for football would be in breach of that agreement.

Thats a good point I never really thought about when Id read this bandied about but that makes sense. NHL rights would be in the same boat as well. No idea how that would all work out. 

[Dr. Gonzo]

Newcastle want Origi?

Think now that they’re rich it’s only fair we take them to the cleaners. £55m for a cult hero please

[MUFC]

You lot after Raphina?

[Dr. Gonzo]

Ray Kennedy has passed away. One of our biggest legends ever, RIP. Shankly's last signing, and in 8 seasons won: 5 league titles, 3 European Cups, 1 League Cup, 1 UEFA Cup, and 1 Super Cup.

[LFCMike]

5 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

Ray Kennedy has passed away. One of our biggest legends ever, RIP. Shankly's last signing, and in 8 seasons won: 5 league titles, 3 European Cups, 1 League Cup, 1 UEFA Cup, and 1 Super Cup.

RIP. His goal v Bayern Munich in the European Cup semi final always stands out to me when I was learning about those 70s and 80s sides.

Around 3 minutes here

 

[LFCMike]

 

[Dave]

Great Goalie in his prime in the 90s.

[Bluebird Hewitt]

On 22/11/2021 at 15:08, Dr. Gonzo said:

Newcastle want Origi?

Think now that they’re rich it’s only fair we take them to the cleaners. £55m for a cult hero please

With Howe in charge, you might actually get that. 

[Stan]

Taffarel

Iconic goalkeeper. No idea what he's like as a coach but can't be that bad if Liverpool are hiring him. 

[Stan]

Liverpool always pretty great at this stuff, reaching out to communities and doing these surprises, must make the fans'/families year, let alone day! 

 

 

[Azeem]

[LFCMadLad]

50 minutes ago, Khan of TF365 said:

First thing he did was unite the club with the fans. Turns out he did a fucking good job. 

[LFCMike]

People can laugh at that moment all they want but ultimately it led to nights like Barcelona.

[Dave]

Yeah l, I'd hate to see what Jurgen's real teeth look like but you cannot criticise his efforts to make the fans feel like they are a part of the great success they've had under him.

[Danny]

16 hours ago, LFCMike said:

People can laugh at that moment all they want but ultimately it led to nights like Barcelona.

What have I missed?

[LFCMike]

23 minutes ago, Danny said:

What have I missed?

What do you mean?

[Danny]

6 minutes ago, LFCMike said:

What do you mean?

Why would people be laughing atm?

[LFCMike]

2 minutes ago, Danny said:

Why would people be laughing atm?

I've no idea but that image is generally posted to take the piss out of Klopp/Liverpool isn't it?

[Danny]

31 minutes ago, LFCMike said:

I've no idea but that image is generally posted to take the piss out of Klopp/Liverpool isn't it?

Oh right ok, weird one tbh. Our players do a lap of honour win, lose or draw.

[The Artful Dodger]

Anyone sensing a 'covid outbreak' at Liverpool whilst AFCON is on, or am I too cynical?