Have Your Say: What do Liverpool need to do to win the Premier League?

Bruce - May 12th, 2009 at 9:39 am

I think we are two players away from a title. A striker to sit alongside or just behind Torres (David Silva or David Villa would be perfect) and a right winger. I know that Dirk Kuyt has done well but he is not the long term solution to the lack of width.

Liverpool qaiyum - May 12th, 2009 at 10:28 am

we need a striker which can play as a second striker not like robbie keane or david villa..porbably tevez or higuain

ruuusssssshhhhhhhhhhhhhh - May 12th, 2009 at 10:43 am

I think Liverpool’s first 11 is near enough to being right on. However the modern game isn’t about the first 11 but the first 20. The squad at the moment is nowhere near as bad as the stupid, spineless pundits are making out. We have been without a main player, be it Torres, Gerrard, Alonso or Mascerano more often than not this year and have dealt with it really well. There is a weakness though as it seems we won’t win the league.

I think the idea of buying another striker would be as back up for Torres rather than a partner, Gerrard is his partner, splitting those two up would be as stupid as hireing a parrot to dig a trench. Of course if David Villa decided he wanted to play for us then things would have to be done and holes would have to be made, but I think he’s going to stay in Spain with one of the big two. His mate David Silva however should be a huge priority. He can play anywhere along the front line, left, right or just behind our Torres. He’s like a consistant Benyoun who scores wonder goals and creates everything. He’s a must if Liverpool are to up the level.

Midfielder wise I think Barry will come in and I welcome him. I understand he’s not the greatest player in the world but he is certainly consistant and knows his position well. Lucas will go and Barry will be the cover for Alonso and Mascherano. If we can get Barry for 8m and sell Lucas for 6m we would made a huge improvement to the squad for just 2m, it sure makes sence.

Central defenders we are fine for, although Benitez does like signing ‘em so I wouldn’t be surprised if he bought in a replacement for Sami, if not then I’m sure one of the reserve lads can come through such as San Jose. The right back could do with an upgrade. Arbeloa’s great and all but there is better so lets have it. I would like Glen Johnson but an attempt was made in January then he signed a new deal with Pompey, If he wanted to come surely something would of been done then, maybe not but unless Pompey go down I think he will stay with them. However Real Madrid are having a big overhaul this summer and I seriously hope one of their surpless to requirements is the terrific right back Sergio Ramos. He has got stick this year and murmoured rumours are beginning that he is unhappy.

If we need three signings then it is Silva, Barry and Ramos.

Look how much better the starting 11 would now be with 6 subs.

Reina
Ramos
Agger
Carragher
Aurellio
Silva
Alonso
Mascherano
Kuyt
Gerrard
Torres

Subs

Caveliri
Skrtel
Barry
Benyoun
Babel
Riera

Thats one strong bench and one hell of a first 11. And still I havent included the likes of Ensua, Arbeloa, Spearing, N’gog and all the redicuously descent reserve players LIverpool seem to of picked up.

So with 3 players that would cost no more than 35m all in Liverpool would go from title conters to undoubted quintuple winners for the next 5 years, simples.

9torres - May 12th, 2009 at 11:06 am

Outs:

Itandje
Voronin
Pennant
Deggen
Dossena
Babel
Alonso (really not sure about this, love him as a player and it’s a very tight call but would the extra money benefit the team?)

In:

Pranjic
Barry
Aguero
G.Johnson

This way we are trimming the fat, adding English players to the starting XI and not spending much money. It gives also us a players who can play a variety of positions:

Barry – CDM CM CAM LB LM
Pranjic – LB LM LWF
Aguero – SS CF CAM
Johnson – RB RM RWB

By trimming the other players it also will present opportunities for N’Gog, Nemeth, Gulacsi, Bouzanis, Darby and Spearing, along with Martin Kelly and San Jose now that Hyypia is off. I just think in terms of development we are adding to the first XI and allowing youth to flourish, as well as making sound financial sense. The only sticking point for me is Alonso leaving. If we are offered anything less than £25m then its a no for me.

But how many of you would swap Alonso plus cash for Barry and Aguero???

mark - May 12th, 2009 at 11:12 am

rushhh, mostly agree with what you’ve said however i still think we’ll find it tough to sign silva, he wants to stay in spain and i really can’t see him changing his mind. i like your idea of ramos, he’s a great player and would give us better attacking power going forward than arbeloa who could be used against the lesser teams. and i know it won’t happen but i’d start to play agger and skrtel more their our future cbs and carragher whilst still good won’t be around much longer, let agger and skrtel play together so by the time carragher calls it quits they’ll have both gelled a long time ago.

mark - May 12th, 2009 at 11:14 am

9torres last season i’d have done it in an instant but now i think it’s completely different and whilst i’d love aguero to come it wouldn’t be at the expense of alonso, i’d prefer to sell alot more lesser players and still try and go for aguero, forget barry i think he’s not needed.

9torres - May 12th, 2009 at 11:20 am

Mark, i know what you’re saying, but the season after next there is a rule coming in that we will have to field four english players in our starting XI and seeing as we will have Gerrard, Carra and…? i think Barry and Johnson would be the only English players obtainable and suitable for our system. If that rule isn’t coming in then keep Alonso and go for Aguero anyway like you said.

I was thinking mostly along the lines of Johnson plus one English player, and Barrys versatility and ability win ahead of Downing’s mediocrity any day.

maniac - May 12th, 2009 at 12:11 pm

what about lennon for an english player?

Donavan Ried - May 12th, 2009 at 12:54 pm

Liverpool need to buy qualitiy, and in the right areas. Kill games off instead of believeing it is thier god given right to win games and allowing teams to come back at them (i.e. Tottenham) ……. Stop relying on Torres and Gerrard all the time………. Forget about the 6-5 rule. Can you see Man Utd (who are in a better postion than) Chelsea, Arsenal,Portsmouth and Liverpool agreeing to this?…..Buy the best players for the job regardless of creed…… It will only serve to make the romuors of the break a away European League resurface….

kevin - May 12th, 2009 at 12:56 pm

We need the likes of silva n aguero anyhow for strengthening the first 11.
pranjic n downing can b included in the subs to strenghten the bench.
We can sign negredo who is a very good striker.

mckiddo - May 12th, 2009 at 3:18 pm

guys…believe me…current squad is so much qualities. what important is player attitude. they must ready to not be picked as liverpool 1st 11. the manager really know when his player should play. babel as an example, he is very quality player. just look what he did last season. fantastic.he should make him self ready rather moaning at press asking manager to pick him as 1st 11. the player should show the liverpool spirit. just wait the opportunity which surely will come to them. be patient is he key. ask mr gerrard if not believe me. one more thing, the shall show their spirit during the game instead chorking at press. i really love the current liverpool squad compare last 10 years. rafa is bringing something to anfield. look how he change gerrrard. he improve so much compare his past year at liverpool. he now really enjoy the game. we want to win the league with respect and honor and its only deliver with style of game you play. come on liverpool…its our time to conquer.

Lfc Fan - May 12th, 2009 at 3:56 pm

We either buy a striker who sticks behind Torres and is always at the edge of the box. My choices would be Aguero a great player who can score goals with Torres and we know he can play well with Torres aswell but this would mean Torres wouldn’t be a lone striker a position he loves. Or we could buy Tevez who never stops working can take players on but would assist Torres more than score goals, then Torres would still really be a lone striker. Or if we do keep Gerrard behind Torres we should bring in a winger who can drop in and be a real threat at the edge of the box the best choice would be Silva who can drop in and score wonder goals. I would replace Riera for Silva, Riera has had some good games but he is inconsistent and Kuyt creates more danger than him.

We then should buy an attacking right back, Arbeloa is a good right back but isn’t that good at going forward. Ramos or Glen Johnson are good options but wouldn’t be easy to get.

Would money be hard here i think not, two or three expensive players needed we wouldn’t have to let go any very important players.

Reina

Ramos(Johnson) Carragher Skrtel Aureilo

Kuyt Mascherano Alonso Silva
Gerrard
Torres

OR

Reina
Ramos(Johnson) Skrtel Carragher Aureilo

Alonso Gerrard Mascherano Kuyt

Aguero(Tevez)
Torres

Lfc Fan - May 12th, 2009 at 5:05 pm

I agree with Donovan Reid we need to stop buying players for cover and bring in players who can help to kill games off. The likes of Riera and Babel when the side goes down they sit in there positions and leave to the rest of the team relying on Gerrard or Torres to do some magic.

rabc666 - May 12th, 2009 at 7:45 pm

In January I was ready to wield a vicious axe this summer, now I’m of the mind we only need a few big players. We’re not gonna win it this year but look how close we are despite all the injuries.

An attacking right-back is of essence. Johnson would be great, we’re not gonna get Ramos. It would be nice but not gonna happen. We can still use Carragher as cover and let Agger and Skyrtel gel together. Richards could be a shout but I think City would want a stupid price..

Was happy to part company with Dossena, but he says he’s adjusted now. Scored a couple crackers. Is replacing him just gonna mean waiting for the “adjustment” again from a player that shines at Heereven? Not the most difficult place to stand out! He could still end up leaving in which case I think we have enough quality in Aurelio, who’s finally had a consistent run of games without injury, and Ensua is the future. The more games he gets the sooner it happens.

Same goes for Babel. Watched him loads at Ajax, needs to play as a central attacker. Quality player with height to play with a nippy striker. Perhaps Saviola or performance-based contract witth Owen, he’s free and if we sell him in January we might get back some of the money we deserved when he left for Madrid. I also like Diego at Bremen, could also play behind torres or on the wing. Teves price-tag not viable.

Would have shipped Kuyt previously but his workrate and renewed touch in front of goal warrant him staying. Versatility works to his advantage, would be loathe to see him leave now. Great example for the youngsters coming thru.

That said right-wing is also a definite must by. Silva (hopefully), Capel, or Sturridge (young, free-transfer). Lennon’s price tag is ridiculous, learned that with Keane.

Safe for centre backs. Though i’d still go in for Albiol if Lucas leaves as he can cover for Mascherano. We’ve enough that can play thru the centre going forward. Benayoun much better there than on the wing, and especially if we signed Silva or Diego.

Then trim the fat around that. Keep the youth and let them go out on loan with premiership teams.. Bound to go to relegation battlers which will help them mentally and appreciate what a privilege it is to be a member of the Liverpool squad, starter or squad player, its an honour.

Lfc Fan - May 12th, 2009 at 9:29 pm

Our chances of getting Ramos aren’t that small, Real are having a huge overhaul and Ramos is unhappy at the club. We do need some versatile players. And Dossena says hes adjusted but has he, ok hes scored some good goals but when hes playing in defence he does a terrible job Insua is a much better player and letting Dossena go would mean Insua would have more game time letting him flourish.

Calvo - May 12th, 2009 at 10:15 pm

I dont think that L´Pool need that.The spine as ive said before is one of the best in europe.
The fact that Rafa has made them more attacking has actually galvanised the prem(and im a utd supporter!).Which perhaps he should have done earlier.
Anyhow,perhaps a couple of additions i.e another capable striker and a right back as Insua looks a very good prospect.
If (and i would hate it to happen) but if you lot got Tevez and Ramos then WOW!
However now that Rafa has signed that contract now he can power you guys further forward.
But with Fergie still around it will definately be interestingly prickly(whatever thats meant to mean!!)

Donavan Ried - May 12th, 2009 at 10:45 pm

Calvo – May 12th, 2009 at 10:15 pm ………… “The spine as ive said before is one of the best in europe.”……….. One of only a very few of Man Utd supporters who when talking about football I can respect. Calvo. Well said. ………Rafa only need make one, maybe two signings, If they are the right ones….. Tevez would be one, the other……

Lfc Fan - May 12th, 2009 at 11:05 pm

The other would be a winger i would love to see Silva

shk - May 13th, 2009 at 8:27 am

Calvo – May 12th, 2009 at 10:15 pm Well said thanks for those kind words.Nice to hear a united fan talking sense.

mark - May 13th, 2009 at 11:31 am

reportedly liverpool have made a 15m offer for silva but valencia won’t respond until the end of the season, maybe this deal could actually happen. it also said rafa won’t enter a bidding war so if any other team is interested in him then you can certainly count us out.

9torres - May 13th, 2009 at 11:36 am

looks like it could happen, he’s the sort of quality we need, non of this Downing rubbish!

Lfc Fan - May 13th, 2009 at 12:22 pm

It is obvious Rafa is planning some big bids other wise he wouldn’t be going on about needing to sell to buy a manager only says that if they are going to pull out huge headline buys.

Calvo - May 13th, 2009 at 2:43 pm

My concern if i was a l´pool fan would be the constant stories-which at present they only are-is Alonso.
Why would Rafa want to get rid off him is very surprising.
As his season has been fantastic and his range of passing is spot on.
Noticed that there are rumours about Forlan joining,just wondering what u guys make of that.

jimmycarterwingwizard - May 13th, 2009 at 9:40 pm

firtsly calvo please no forlan…he couldnt get it on with ur lot so why would be interested…complete bollocks as for alonso I cant speak more highly about this guy he has been consistently are best player….but this shite is boring me now.
as for the shouts from rushhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh some good points fella but arbeloa great & all that I nearly fell of my chair…this is our weakest side alongside everyone fave player dickead kuyt i have never seen a poorer right side in all my years of watching the reds…this above all needs to be addressed.
both players are shockingly poor arbeloa how many times have we conceded down his side or from balls being put in to the area he is defending…whilst his overall play with others is awful…as for the ass smoking ganga master please rabc dont be fooled by his scoring of some goals & this nonsense of he works hard….and what else as squad player these two but thats pushing it…we need QUALITY over QUANITY & a new approach to games whatever fans feel that we have miraclously improved for most of the early season we have been at times very very poor & have struggled against teams who in their right have come to defend & this has been our downfall …maybe sacrificing draws for wins we could have the manopoo looking upto us & this game in hand woyuld have meant nothing…fuck i wonder what the score is let me check?

a for signings a striker maybe who thats the burning ? because who will come to sit on the bench when rafa not my fave gaffa goes with the trusted gerrard & torres whilst a left sided player who is more consistent than reira who at times has given us a different outlet but not convinced long term…downing is a bit of a debate however he has got ability and maybe at the bigger club may just shine but could he be a gamble.

right back defo…johnson maybe but far to much…richards who several years ago looked priceless would be a better option…and has all the quailities to be one of the best needs a new challenge….right side …???????????????? need help on this one.

team for me next yr playing 3 5 2

reina
carra agger skirtel
richards insua
alonso mash
gerrard
silva torres

4 4 2
reina
richards carra agger insua
silva mash alonso downing
gerrard
torres

these two formations could be the way forward with the right players but knowing rafa this will be no doubt completely different….what will next yr bring…

fuck its 1-1 & ugly mule face has just gone down like fritzels daughter!

Steve McMahon - May 13th, 2009 at 11:26 pm

What do we need to win the EPL???????????

Well for a start the manager has to change his mindset to one that is more focused on winning and not as focused on not loosing for a start.
We could have 15 of the best strikers in the world but if we persist with 1 up front against a team with their 52 seater parked in front of the goal then it will be the same as usual next term.
A right back with good attacking footballing ability (keep Arbeloa as a replacement) Mica Richards, Glen Johnson, etc, etc
A CAM replacement for Gerrard for injuries and a rest when required.
A right winger, and a goalscoring striker.
For me we should start nearly every game with two up front next season, score the goals, put the game to bed and then if we need to or want to go back to this 4 2 3 1 set up.
We need to make teams shit themselves at the thought of playing us, we need to ne not so reliant on 2 players (Torres and Gerrard) as we currently are.
From the off next season we need to attack each game with the intention of 3 points and nothing else, as for this year, well if only………………………………..etc, etc

Akidma - May 14th, 2009 at 1:11 am

Liverpool cannot win the title unless they arrange to shoot or bomb all MU and Chelsea players.
Raffa talks about rotation and that they are tired aaaaah, but look at who has played the most games and but for a single point have smashed the pool into total submission. Who holds all the trophies, and who has won none! Need I say more, Livverpool a has been team rememberng what their Dads did before they came along, as they have nothing to celebrate this season.
Liverpool —Liverpool — Liverpool — Who?
What have you won this year boys — oh I remember nothing -its yet again another NOTHING SEASON – Ha ha ha and ha again and you with a manager who dared to try and insult Sir Alex, now he just has egg all over his mouldy little Spanish face — ha ha
Gerrard Footballer of the year, thats just a joke he played better last year but has done nothing this year!
Liverpool are and always will be the ”also-rans”, Chelsea are better as an outfit than the pool of waste in Liverpool –We have the title now, and next year your only good player also from Spain will leave because he will be fed up of being third best, ha ha ha

9torres - May 14th, 2009 at 8:30 am

Steve McMahon – May 13th, 2009 at 11:26 pm

If you look at it this season though, they (Torres and Gerrard) have only played about 12/13 games together in the league, so it’s not all down to them.

We all seem to be agreed that a creative wide player who can play both left and right and can interchange with Benayoun is needed. Imagine how much esier it would be to break down the likes of Stoke if we had:

Mascherano Alonso

Benayoun Gerrard Silva

Torres

We all agree on a right-back also, but i think it needs to be from:

Ramos
M. Richards
G. Johnson
D. Alves

Although its obvious that Alves attitude stinks and Ramos can lose it too at times.

A Striker is also paramount, one who can play in support as well as lead the line. Personally i would go with either Aguero or Forlan.

Like someone mentioned before, Selling Lucas and using the money for Barry would obviously strengthen the squad. I see no reason why we cant have Gerrard Barry Alonso and Mascherano in the same squad, possibly even starting.

Reina

Ramos Carra Agger Insua

Gerrard Alonso Mascherano Barry

Aguero/Silva

Torres

Steve McMahon - May 14th, 2009 at 9:39 am

Morning all, 9torres you have just highlighted one of my main points when it comes to Raffa,
Why when we play the likes of Stoke do we need 4 def and 2 dfm (Masch + Alonso). Alonso ok , but what great tackling is required by Masch???????? when the likes of Stoke hardly ever pass the half way line.
For me this is the one negative (must not loose type attitude) that we must get rid of in order to move forward.
I cant believe that you would consider Forlan, yes he has done well in Spain but comparing the EPL and La Liga is an apple and orange type situation.
He failed big time before, why would it be any different now???????
Aguero yes, without a doubt but I would say there is more chance of Elvis playing a concert next year than us getting Aguero.

**************************************
Reina

Ramos Carra Agger Insua

Gerrard Alonso Mascherano Barry

Aguero/Silva

Torres
*****************************************

Sorry 9torres, but I cant agree with the above line up, Back 4 ok, not really an issue, Gerrard on the right wing,? No, buy a right winger or someone who can play right wing, SG is prob thye best CAM in the world bar none in my opinion, why move him just to accommodate Masch & Alonso????? and Barry is for me not a left winger either, good solid player and a player I would gladly swap with Lucas, but I wouldnt go all out to get this bloke with the frame of mind that he is our missing link.

Like I said, I can agree with your back four but I would rather spend the dosh up front, so if it was possible I would like to see us set up in the following way for next season,

Reina

Darby Carra Agger Insua

Alonso

Silva Gerrard Reira

Torres Aguero

Subs,

Barry,
Yossi
Babel
Kuyt
Ngog
Skyrtel
Nemeth
Arbeloa
Aurellio
Pachero
El Zhar
etc, etc

This means we purchase 2 quality players instead of 5/6 average ones, and we also have a better bench, granted I am aware that some of the bench would need to be sold to raise funds, but we dont need to go mad and if Gerrard was out Silva or Aguero could cover for him.

Dreaming I know!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

9torres - May 14th, 2009 at 10:42 am

I do get your point Steve, but it wasn’t supposed to come across as Barry and Gerrard as wingers, my bad for the way i set it out.

more like

Masherano

Alonso Barry

Gerrard Silva (inter-changing )

Torres

More of a 4-3-3 similar to Barca’s style where the have Eto’o target and Henry and Messi swapping. Silva/Aguero would be our Messi and Gerrard our Henry. Rafa has already said he is playing him further forward to help prolong his career.

9torres - May 14th, 2009 at 10:44 am

By the way, the width could come from our full-backs over-lapping as Rafa has always wanted. This would be easier with Insuas youth and drive and Ramos/Johnson/Richards athleticism.

Calvo - May 14th, 2009 at 4:29 pm

jimmycarterwingwizard…I was only quoting what he has been mentioned.
And to say that just because one does not work for one team that it is impossible for that player to be at another is ludicrous really as the player has grown up,scored bags of goals and it also comes down to styles,yours may suit him more than the way utd played.
However, a player who i think would be good for you could be Zarate from Lazio.Similar to Tevez,and very good from a dead ball situation.
And a cheaper option.
However do agree with you on Alonso,and in fact keep him and still buy Barry!

Donavan Ried - May 14th, 2009 at 5:42 pm

jimmycarterwingwizard – May 13th, 2009 at 9:40 pm …………. “we need QUALITY over QUANITY & a new approach to games whatever fans feel that we have miraclously improved for most of the early season we have been at times very very poor & have struggled against teams who in their right have come to defend & this has been our downfall”……….. A few of us here as been saying this for a long time now, and also the fact that Man Utd, Chelsea and Arsenal have been also playing poorly this season. But a lot of fans on this site fail, or don’t want to see this. …………. Well said

mighty reds - May 14th, 2009 at 5:48 pm

we need someone like benayoun but not lightweight as benayoun to change hard games for us

chief manu - May 15th, 2009 at 4:16 pm

i will tell u Wat liverfool need to do in order to win the league: they have to come to Africa and consult a serious black magician seriously we got the solution to all problems here in africa with black magic even the middle east crisis we can sort out we are just never asked!, and at the same time hope that some how manu lose the plot as no amount of witchcraft can still keep man u from winning the league…believe i know am African!

RooneyGod - May 16th, 2009 at 10:33 am

The reality is stark, simple and brutal. Liverpool are a faded team, and a shadow of their former selves. Dont forget that when they had some minimal success it was over 20 years ago and english football was second rate and the butt of jokes across the globe.
MUFC are a massive corporation with international followings and a global reach. They are a massively rich club with the power to crush any rival and buy anyone they want.
It is no exaggeration to say the MUFC (the kings) have reserves that are better than Liverpools main team.
Benitez, we all know, only want the Real Madrid job and will be off like a shot from grimy Merseyside at the first opportunity.
Watch Benitez on tv – he is a manager not a dyed in the wool Liverpool supporter and has never been comfortable with living in such an unpleasant location as Merseyside.
These are hard facts but need to be swallowed.
Liverpool are finished. They are the Preston North End of the 21st century.

LFC 4 LIFE - May 16th, 2009 at 2:08 pm

Reina
Johnson Carra Agger Aurelio

Alonso

Barry Gerrard Silva

Villa
Torres

jimmycarterwingwizard - May 16th, 2009 at 6:24 pm

rooneygod what twat of a nick name ever you are extremely ugly with poor hygiene or as a child you were made to wear your sisters clothing whilst wearing a paper bag over your head for school or maybe all of them!

its interesting that the occasional fans read other fans sites & I enjoy that but please dont bore us with utter nonsense that rafa will be off when madrid come calling christ I should be so lucky..as he has only just signed an extension to his contract….as for our success being minimal ….that is fucking laughable u cockhead….open ur swinty eye interbred boy even I acknowledge your lots success over the years & even today!
as for rafa living in an unpleasant place ….he lives in caldy higly exclusive area of the WIRRAL my beloved area….in the dearest house on the market….but hey I do my homework before commenting but also I can read & write whilst adding a unique literacy of wisdom to this site & others!

as for your preston north end shout that was slighly amusing but if you want to take on the big boys of literacy come on board otherwise ….continue listening to your mothers groans as she gets screwed by the local debt collector…whilst daddy is slaving away selling toileties from his battered out van!

dan - May 19th, 2009 at 12:37 pm

we need a right back and i see Johnson as a perfect fit
lennon would give us the pace and excitment we need,silva on the left then just a back up striker

Gerry - June 5th, 2009 at 4:48 pm

What liverpool REALLY need is a change of ownership. Filthy rich Arab owners would put liverpool spending/transfer powers to a whole new level. With the financial crisis hitting hard on alot of club owners, it would be good that rafa has some peace of mind when the transfer window open. I’m not saying that liverpool should make galacticos out of their squad but a few weak position plugged up would make liverpool in league with the good ol’ days.

anonymous - November 20th, 2009 at 9:59 pm

the problem is kuyt…lucas….masharano….simpply not top class players i dont carewhat any body say it is a fact that is why we are in this posision…IF benitez was at another team he would been sacked last year 100%…

anonymous - November 29th, 2009 at 10:40 am

Well it’s now a must win game for Liverpool today. They have to beat Everton otherwise it seems their season is over. They are out of Europe, except for the micky mouse cup they have fount themselves in, because they were just not good enough! They may decide to concentrate even on the FA cup but that will surely not placate the fans. Raffa says they will 100% get into the top 4 and therefore Europe next season, but can they. Villa, Sunderland, Spurs, and Man City are all better teams; yes Liverpool have two great players but thats it the rest are mediocre to say the least. I am afraid it is all over boys, you have to part company with your tin god who thinks he is an equal to Sir Alex but realy he is not in the same league and nor is his team.