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[Emcee77]

I need Cack to come assure me Coutinho isn't leaving.

Don't sweat it.

https://audioboom.com/posts/6184550...join-discussing-liverpool-s-transfer-troubles

James Pearce writes for the Liverpool Echo (local Liverpool tabloid) and he is well-connected to the club. Some excerpts from this podcast (as excerpted by a LFC fan on Twitter):

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Pearce on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Coutinho?src=hash">#Coutinho</a>: I don't think I've ever known such contrasting reports (Catalan media vs people in Liverpool) <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LFC?src=hash">#LFC</a></p>— LFCZA 🇿🇦 (@LFCZA) <a href="https://twitter.com/LFCZA/status/894969582989045761">August 8, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Pearce: The people at Liverpool are adamant there are no talks now. No change in position. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LFC?src=hash">#LFC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Coutinho?src=hash">#Coutinho</a></p>— LFCZA 🇿🇦 (@LFCZA) <a href="https://twitter.com/LFCZA/status/894969793861779457">August 8, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Pearce: There have been no talks between <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LFC?src=hash">#LFC</a> and Barca since the first bid in Hong Kong which was rejected. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Coutinho?src=hash">#Coutinho</a></p>— LFCZA 🇿🇦 (@LFCZA) <a href="https://twitter.com/LFCZA/status/894970407765364736">August 8, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Pearce: The only way <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LFC?src=hash">#LFC</a>'s stance may alter is if he does do a "<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VVD?src=hash">#VVD</a>". <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Coutinho?src=hash">#Coutinho</a></p>— LFCZA 🇿🇦 (@LFCZA) <a href="https://twitter.com/LFCZA/status/894972891028172801">August 8, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Pearce: My only worry with <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Coutinho?src=hash">#Coutinho</a> is if he's got Barca in his ear telling him "This is your one and only chance" <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LFC?src=hash">#LFC</a></p>— LFCZA 🇿🇦 (@LFCZA) <a href="https://twitter.com/LFCZA/status/894971883229261824">August 8, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Pearce: I don't think that would be the case, I think they will be probably be back in for him next Summer where <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LFC?src=hash">#LFC</a> may be more willing.</p>— LFCZA 🇿🇦 (@LFCZA) <a href="https://twitter.com/LFCZA/status/894972079870758917">August 8, 2017</a></blockquote>
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[Cackalacky]

I need Cack to come assure me Coutinho isn't leaving.

Sorry. I can't. Seems like a reported deal was done for initial 86.1 mil pounds up to 108.8 mil pounds on performance bonuses. My guys are crying in their basements right now. Hard to know who to trust though, it has been 50/50 for a while.

 

[Emcee77]

Oh geezus just when I was feeling better about it ...

I mean that's what ESPN has been reporting, right? So Cack's guys think it is credible ... Ugh. That would really screw us for this season. It's like losing a winger and a midfielder.

 

[Cackalacky]

Oh geezus just when I was feeling better about it ...

I mean that's what ESPN has been reporting, right? So Cack's guys think it is credible ... Ugh. That would really screw us for this season. It's like losing a winger and a midfielder.

My only consolation is that it is mainly Spanish papers and British rags posting exact details. Sky and BBC are not reporting a deal is struck. If my guys are wrong, I would love for it to be about this.

 

[dublinirish]

<script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">BREAKING: Bertolucci is also conducting talks to take Paulinho to Barcelona but his arrival should happen in January, adds <a href="https://twitter.com/brunoandrd">@brunoandrd</a></p>— Aswin (@Zizouology) <a href="https://twitter.com/Zizouology/status/894973065246818304">August 8, 2017</a></blockquote>
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[NorthDakota]

If he insists on leaving, tell him you'll let him rot on the bench during the season leading up to a World Cup taking place during the prime of his career.

He doesn't get to fuck up what should be a great season.

 

[Cackalacky]

If he insists on leaving, tell him you'll let him rot on the bench during the season leading up to a World Cup taking place during the prime of his career.

He doesn't get to fuck up what should be a great season.

No way he sits. He plays from day 1. He is that good.

 

[NorthDakota]

No way he sits. He plays from day 1. He is that good.

I mean if he tries refusing to play or something. Should have clarified.

 

[fightingirish26]

I don't know what to tell you... sometimes it's real even without a bunch of oil money.

I'm not sure what this is supposed to mean?

But I don't think it's hard to grasp why we wouldn't want to loan him to celtic again...if he's not good enough for city right now, after 18 months in scotland, why would we send him back? He has nothing left to prove there. If he's so dead set on playing for celtic, then I'd like to see us sell him permanently (I really doubt we'd actually sell him, but city have bigger fish to fry than a promising attacking player who would rather go back to his comfort zone than prove his worth in the premier league).

There are a few possibilities for patty and city this season:
1. We keep him around in the squad, and he carves himself out a role in the team
2. We keep him around in the squad, he doesn't earn enough minutes, so we loan him in January (preferably to a PL team, if not then to a team in a top European league)
3. We loan him out within the next couple weeks (once again, preferably PL team...)

 

[Rocket89]

Liverpool has almost all of the leverage 'cause Coutinho doesn't have a release clause. Liverpool might as well stand their ground this late in the summer transfer window. He can be sold in January (if they're out of the Champions League and a league title run isn't realistic) or wait until next summer.

Looks like Barca is going to splash $100+ million on Dembele from BVB anyway.

Then again, you could give Coutinho away for a 40% premium right now with that Neymar money...

 

[aubeirish]

If he insists on leaving, tell him you'll let him rot on the bench during the season leading up to a World Cup taking place during the prime of his career.

He doesn't get to fuck up what should be a great season.

I don't think Klopp would want to keep him if he doesn't want to be there. You don't want to keep bad apples(distraction in this case) in your basket no matter how good that apple might be (see Balotelli) and Klopp knows that... Besides, Coutinho doesn't strike me as the kind of player that would go on strike. If somehow he does, avoid the nuisance, take the money and buy someone else that wants to be at Liverpool. It's going to be enough money to buy someone with similar quality. That said, I realize that all this must happen quickly. We'll see I guess...

 

[Emcee77]

Spanish reporter calling B.S. on the Coutinho to Barca stuff:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">1. Catalan press should stop using the 'it's a matter of hours' in regards of Coutinho transfer. These are the reasons... <a href="https://t.co/H0mnksTRNM">pic.twitter.com/H0mnksTRNM</a></p>— Guillem Balague (@GuillemBalague) <a href="https://twitter.com/GuillemBalague/status/895187766878851072">August 9, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">2. LFC not heard at all from FCB since that offer they received while in Hong Kong. They insisit they not selling and no plans for meetings</p>— Guillem Balague (@GuillemBalague) <a href="https://twitter.com/GuillemBalague/status/895187976069808132">August 9, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">3. FCB have strategy based in patience but also admit that if it's not Coutinho it will be another one. And that they won't overspend on him</p>— Guillem Balague (@GuillemBalague) <a href="https://twitter.com/GuillemBalague/status/895188426751868929">August 9, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">4. Coutinho has NOT handed a transfer request, has a back injury and still behaving impeccably according to club</p>— Guillem Balague (@GuillemBalague) <a href="https://twitter.com/GuillemBalague/status/895188534520401920">August 9, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">By the way <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBarcelona">@FCBarcelona</a> has nothing to do with false Coutinho stories doing rounds in the Spanish press. More to do with clicks I'm afraid</p>— Guillem Balague (@GuillemBalague) <a href="https://twitter.com/GuillemBalague/status/895218108729888768">August 9, 2017</a></blockquote>
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It sounds like nothing will happen unless Coutinho pulls a VVD and burns bridges, but I have seen no indication he has any intention of doing that this window. I think we'll hold on to him for this season, then sell him amicably next summer.

 

[Cackalacky]

I mean if he tries refusing to play or something. Should have clarified.

Gotcha. I misread it.

 

[Cackalacky]

Spanish reporter calling B.S. on the Coutinho to Barca stuff:
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I hope so and I have been hesitant to jump one way or the other for fear of all the uncertainty. Like I said before it was mainly Spanish press and British rags reporting with ESPN claiming inside info from Coutihno's Brazilian camp. The Liverpool Echo isnt reporting anything like this and neither are Sky or BBC still.

Again I would love to have my guys be wrong on this one...lol

 

[Emcee77]

Rafa Marquez among 22 linked to drug trafficking ring – ProSoccerTalk

Wow.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Rafa Marquez....yep Rafa Marquez is on this graphic of a Mexican drug network. <a href="https://t.co/gwfMdnzZD4">https://t.co/gwfMdnzZD4</a></p>— Taylor Twellman (@TaylorTwellman) <a href="https://twitter.com/TaylorTwellman/status/895352529567059969">August 9, 2017</a></blockquote>
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[Irish Joe]

Rafa Marquez among 22 linked to drug trafficking ring – ProSoccerTalk

Wow.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Rafa Marquez....yep Rafa Marquez is on this graphic of a Mexican drug network. <a href="https://t.co/gwfMdnzZD4">https://t.co/gwfMdnzZD4</a></p>— Taylor Twellman (@TaylorTwellman) <a href="https://twitter.com/TaylorTwellman/status/895352529567059969">August 9, 2017</a></blockquote>
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Whoa that's crazy. Never know the full story with the Cartel....wonder if he did this voluntarily

 

[Emcee77]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">LFC have rejected bid of 100m euros for Coutinho from Barca. Barca have been told (again) he’s not for sale. LFC consider the matter closed…</p>— Chris Bascombe (@_ChrisBascombe) <a href="https://twitter.com/_ChrisBascombe/status/895379737379516416">August 9, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">We go live to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/lfc?src=hash">#lfc</a>'s response to Barcelona's second bid for Coutinho. <a href="https://t.co/iIqFGC5vkv">pic.twitter.com/iIqFGC5vkv</a></p>— Dave Phillips (@lovefutebol) <a href="https://twitter.com/lovefutebol/status/895380349110374400">August 9, 2017</a></blockquote>
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[Cackalacky]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">LFC have rejected bid of 100m euros for Coutinho from Barca. Barca have been told (again) he’s not for sale. LFC consider the matter closed…</p>— Chris Bascombe (@_ChrisBascombe) <a href="https://twitter.com/_ChrisBascombe/status/895379737379516416">August 9, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">We go live to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/lfc?src=hash">#lfc</a>'s response to Barcelona's second bid for Coutinho. <a href="https://t.co/iIqFGC5vkv">pic.twitter.com/iIqFGC5vkv</a></p>— Dave Phillips (@lovefutebol) <a href="https://twitter.com/lovefutebol/status/895380349110374400">August 9, 2017</a></blockquote>
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I am all ears.... tell me more.

 

[NorthDakota]

Lmao eff off barca. Can't believe i used to like those jabronis.

 

[ACamp1900]

The Marquez stuff cracks me up, and surprises me not one bit.

 

[Cackalacky]

Klopp gave a very reassuring interview this morning. Coutihno is listed on the 32- man CL roster for Liverpool.

 

[IrishLion]

Guys, there are more important things than transfers and the impending start of the Premiere League:

FC Cincinnati sold out Nippert Stadium for the Open Cup semifnal against NYRB in 7 hours of public sale time. Would have been quicker if their ticket system didn't crash.

Season ticket holders purchased their tix for the match at a 140% rate. That means almost everybody bought additionals.

Sellout in the reconfigured stadium, without standing-room tickets, should be around 33k-34k.

C'mon Garber, you know you want these attendance figures in the MLS.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">It's official! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CINvNY?src=hash">#CINvNY</a> <a href="https://t.co/5YwsAMlHKz">pic.twitter.com/5YwsAMlHKz</a></p>— FC Cincinnati (@fccincinnati) <a href="https://twitter.com/fccincinnati/status/895274609012068354">August 9, 2017</a></blockquote>
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[Cackalacky]

Guys, there are more important things than transfers and the impending start of the Premiere League:

FC Cincinnati sold out Nippert Stadium for the Open Cup semifnal against NYRB in 7 hours of public sale time. Would have been quicker if their ticket system didn't crash.

Season ticket holders purchased their tix for the match at a 140% rate. That means almost everybody bought additionals.

Sellout in the reconfigured stadium, without standing-room tickets, should be around 33k-34k.

C'mon Garber, you know you want these attendance figures in the MLS.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">It's official! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CINvNY?src=hash">#CINvNY</a> <a href="https://t.co/5YwsAMlHKz">pic.twitter.com/5YwsAMlHKz</a></p>— FC Cincinnati (@fccincinnati) <a href="https://twitter.com/fccincinnati/status/895274609012068354">August 9, 2017</a></blockquote>
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That is really impressive honestly.

 

[Cackalacky]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Rebecca Lowe comes back into my life in 5 days. <a href="https://twitter.com/MenInBlazers">@MenInBlazers</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/NBCSportsSoccer">@NBCSportsSoccer</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Kahleesi?src=hash">#Kahleesi</a> <a href="https://t.co/mFc59AgruV">pic.twitter.com/mFc59AgruV</a></p>— J Grawrock (@jgrawrock) <a href="https://twitter.com/jgrawrock/status/894951360067584000">August 8, 2017</a></blockquote>
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Ms. Lowe makes me all:

 

[dublinirish]

Sky sports news (UK's equivalent of Sportscenter) is notorious for its female presenters lol. Google it

 

[Rogue219]

Ousmane Dembélé did not show up to Borussia Dotrmund training today and is not answering his phone.

He's also unfollowed the club on Twitter.

Appears that PSG and City could be taking a run at Alexis Sanchez again.

Coutinho is not being sold. This summer anyway.

 

[ACamp1900]

Sky sports news (UK's equivalent of Sportscenter) is notorious for its female presenters lol. Google it

And now we go live to Lucy Pinder.....

 

[ACamp1900]

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[NorthDakota]

Ousmane Dembélé did not show up to Borussia Dotrmund training today and is not answering his phone.

He's also unfollowed the club on Twitter.

Lol what a bish. Now I'd hold him out of spite. Train with the reserves bish

 

[NDinL.A.]

Lmao eff off barca. Can't believe i used to like those jabronis.

LOL...why? Because they are going after a player they want? Welcome to the world of international futbol. Liverpool does the exact same thing to clubs smaller than them, like when they treat Southampton like their feeder club.

I root for Liverpool in the EPL so I feel for them, and I completely get why they'd keep him...kid is a stud. But I don't get why their fans would hate the bigger club for going after him, when 'Pool does the same thing to other clubs. "The game is the game."