Saint Pete

Indeed. Bearing in mind he is still improving we would be mad to sell in my opinion unless price was ridiculous. As some have said on this thread finding a prem class midfielder who has scored the goals JWP has this season isn't that easy - unless you are champions league with the cash to match. Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk

Liverpool may regret missing that chance. All the chances seem to be going to Milner[emoji3] Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk

Nobody would argue that Long should be a regular starter for us, but I think there is a case for keeping him on as an alternative off the bench as he has attributes to suit that role and does also fit Ralph's way of playing with his hard chasing style. I can't see us signing several strikers in the summer (we certainly need to sign one to replace Austin though) as to be honest we desperately need to prioritise improving the defence as Saturdays game showed clearly yet again. Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk

In addition to those the other ones who may attract interest are Bertrand and McCarthy. I hope Bertrand stays on as he is a class above Targett but wouldn't shock me that much if he fancied a move at this point. And McCarthy, having lost his No 1 spot may also be open to offers? Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk

Agree, thought Ings had a decent game to be honest! In fact, attack wise everyone was pretty good. Yes there was the usual Shane Long open goal miss but we scored 3 and could have had several more. It's at the other end we need to focus most attention on in terms of improving in the summer (although accept we also need another striker due to Ings injury concerns). Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk

It certainly would have helped if Long hadn't missed an open goal in the first half but the primary problem is how fragile we are defensively and how easily teams can open us up. We scored 3 times yesterday at home which should be enough to get the 3 points. Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk

This. It really is not a fitness issue, definitely more to do with mentality and the basic defensive abilities of our players. It will only be fixed by recruiting better quality and more mentally tough players in the key defensive positions. Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk

Only other thing we could have done is play Bertrand in a back 3 and put Targett in, which may have made us more solid? Let's hope Bednarek and Stephens have a good day! Should be goals in this one anyway. Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk

Is Yoshida injured? Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk

Whilst Boufal has obvious talent I'm far from convinced that he is suited to Ralph's high intensity pressing style or indeed the premier league. Suspect Ralph will take a proper look at him in preseason though so a lot will depend on Boufal's attitude then and how much he really wants to be a success in England. Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk

Sadly, the reality is that if and when one of the top 6 come calling for him, he will most likely be on his way. If anyone should know about this reality, it's us! At least most of the top clubs seem relatively settled with their current managers though. Probably only Chelsea that may make a change in the summer and I would hope that it may be a little early for Ralph to be in the frame for that job. So I feel reasonably confident that we will have Ralph for another season at least so let's enjoy it while it lasts! Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk

Just watched the OS highlights. Our second goal was a thing of beauty, great play between the front 3. Lovely pass by Ings, made by a great run inside by Redmond.

I think his performances when able to play suggest he’s well worth the money, the issue as expected is his injuries. I’m not so sure in the current market that it would be as easy as you suggest to find better alternative strikers at that price. Got any suggestions yourself? Remember how much we paid for Carrillo?!

Interesting selection today. Good luck Josh!

There was a particularly shocking one last night in 2nd half by Valery where we had it near their corner flag and he just threw it straight out over the goal line nowhere near any of our players. WTF?

Not sure he could do a lot in that situation to be honest, he was left 2 on 1. If he committed himself to tackle Salah, he would have just slid Firmino in with a clear run to goal. The more key problem was why we left ourselves that open to allow a 2 on 1 from our own corner. Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk

Not disheartened at all by that, thought there were some really good performances on our side and that we had a good tactical plan that we stuck to pretty well throughout. Only disappointment for me was in the way we conceded that second goal. You just shouldn't get so easily exposed from your own corner. As someone else pointed out, that's happened a few times this season so there's something wrong in the positioning of our players in that situation that is leaving us too open. Apart from that thought we were very good tonight and you would expect us to pick up a decent amount of points between now and season end if we keep up that level. Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk

Jammy ****s

HA HA!

Well offside LOL

Get in!

Hazard looks like the only hope for us in this one (now that he’s on). Because the rest of Chelsea don’t look bothered. Should get Giroud on as well.

Yes, with Ings out, I was thinking this could be one for Long if he is fit. His type of game for providing a nuisance factor for the Liverpool defence. Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk

Yes he shouldn't have come for that cross, too far out. Almost resulted in a pen to Brighton. Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk

And that is exactly the kind of complacent view the club are likely to take in the summer, in fact they will probably see our improved form as a sign that they can sell a couple of the more successful players in the first team and replace with more youngsters! Our results under Ralph are much improved but I still think there are clear and obvious weaknesses in our team and squad that need addressing and there’s only so long that Ralph will be able to pull rabbits out of hats without help from the club in introducing more quality.