Re: The ONLY LUFC Football Thread : Tue Jan 24, 2023 10:09 am  

Graham seems to think we're in for a quiet last week of the window, with exception of bringing in a young Portuguese central defender. However, Romano has said we're looking at midfield options including Weston Mckennie from Juventus. Played for America in the WC. Not very creative, but strong, and carries the ball well. Ounahi would be better

Re: The ONLY LUFC Football Thread : Tue Jan 24, 2023 10:52 am  

Whilst we play MU twice the second game is a few days before they play Barcelona and I wouldn`t be surprised if they rested 3 or 4 against us.
Beating Barca is far more important than beating us

Re: The ONLY LUFC Football Thread : Tue Jan 24, 2023 11:09 am  

I think marsch had a huge rebuilding job as bielsa left it an absolute shambles.
and I think he has done a great job in that respect. however wins are needed and soon. how long do you give him? who do you replace him with? would the sacking upset the players who are right behind him? dilemma all round

Re: The ONLY LUFC Football Thread : Tue Jan 24, 2023 11:53 am  

It's a tough one, but they've definitely backed him, so assuming we bring in a midfielder, there's no more excuses for JM. But it definitely feels like he has the dressing room, but he doesn't have the credit in the bank the previous manager did, so I'm sure he'll get sacked if we don't pick up points from the next 5 games.

Re: The ONLY LUFC Football Thread : Tue Jan 24, 2023 1:34 pm  

I reckon he needs 8 points over the next few games against Forrest, MU, Everton and Southampton.
Anything less and I reckon we are in trouble and so is he.
Who we bring in is anyone`s guess as long as it`s not Dyche or Lampard.
Frank at Brentford would be my realistic choice or Corboran.

Re: The ONLY LUFC Football Thread : Tue Jan 24, 2023 3:08 pm  

I would love frank but cantcsee him coming. corboran not yet. Big risk. but I've no idea if I'm honest. we could do with a bit of luck more than anything. nothings gone our way for ages

Re: The ONLY LUFC Football Thread : Tue Jan 24, 2023 7:23 pm  

tad rhino wrote:

I would love frank but cantcsee him coming. corboran not yet. Big risk. but I've no idea if I'm honest. we could do with a bit of luck more than anything. nothings gone our way for ages

Agree with that Tad.
Quite a few 50/50 calls have gone against us.
Sadly that`s what tends to happen when you are near the bottom whilst the top teams usually get the rub of the green.

Re: The ONLY LUFC Football Thread : Tue Jan 24, 2023 9:58 pm  

I rate that Mckennie he’s a very good player. Plays at highest level. It’d be a big mistake not bringing in a midfielder imo. Greenwood is not the answer at 10 off the bench.

Regarding JM he needs 7 points from Forrest Everton and Southampton games imo. Forrest away is huge with Man U twice shortly after. If we get nothing from those 3 he’s a gonner. We need to get Forrest at home arranged soon

Re: The ONLY LUFC Football Thread : Wed Jan 25, 2023 11:10 am  

McKennie has agreed personal terms with Leeds. Leeds and Juve are negotiating a fee.

I've heard £30m+ for him. I think that's steep for him personally.

Re: The ONLY LUFC Football Thread : Wed Jan 25, 2023 12:02 pm  

I read £22m. Good player though