The chastening 3-0 defeat to Manchester City on Monday gave us Reds fans a reality check but a spirited performance against Trabzonspor in Turkey on Thursday brought a good end to a mixed week. Javier Mascherano is set to depart Liverpool and many Reds fans thoughts will be looking forward as to where the money could be put to good use. Some excellent blogs this week. We have a few more new writers again in Chirag Simaria, who writes about Ryan Babel in “Why this Dutch forward can be more than an expensive flop,” Luke O’Reilly talking about the need for “Patience” in difficult months ahead for the club, while Strother Scott Jr gives his view on why the Hicks and Gillett takeover went so badly wrong in “A Bad Deal.” Thanks again also to Mark Wilson, Chris Severs, Karl Matchett, Grayson Dowding, David Clare, David Tyrer, Martyn Minker and John Toher for contributing this week. Enjoy reading.
It would be a decent signing but definitely not one we need
Mark Wilson debates whether a move for Real Madrid and Mali captain Mahamadou Diarra is a good thing.
A Tactical Discussion: What approach should Roy employ?
Karl Matchett looks through the potential formations that Roy Hodgson could use this season.
As Roy’s bubble bursts early, could it be a good thing?
Chris Severs comments on the Reds’ defeat to Man City on Monday and why it has given us a reality check.
If Ngog and Lucas are starters, then we truly have problems
Grayson Dowding questions the wisdom of a starting eleven that consists both of David Ngog and Lucas.
He maybe talented but is this former teenage prodigy worth it?
I profile the chequered history of rumoured Liverpool target Hatem Ben Arfa.
“Patience,” Reds fans, is the key to negotiate these stormy waters
Luke O’Reilly believes that no sudden judgements should made about the Reds until new ownership arrives.
A Bad Deal: The flawed logic of the Hicks and Gillett takeover
Strother Scott Jr looks back at how the “leveraged buyout” of Liverpool by the Americans was fundamentally flawed.
THREE Worrying Observations from last night
Martyn Minker makes his observations from Monday night’s match against Man City.
These potential sales could leave us threadbare
David Clare believes that new signings are urgently needed to counteract the departure of some key players.
Is this legendary Finn a great Reds manager in waiting?
David Tyrer talks about Liverpool legend Sami Hyypia.
Why this Dutch forward can be more than an expensive flop
Chirag Simaria hopes there is more to come from Ryan Babel.
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WEB WATCH – Best of Liverpool Blogs
Liverpool finally realising their financial potential – Football Fancast
New Wealth Triumphs In Battle Of Rich & Famous – This is Anfield
Does Keith Harris have a buyer for Liverpool FC? – Liverpool Echo
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