Chorley1974
Lady Ole
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The way I see it, we, Liverpool football club, need to ask ourselves a few questions. From my time spent mentoring Bootle AFC's U12s, I've concluded that we need to meet certain criteria for next season if we're to have a realistic chance of making it 19 Premiership trophies. Many would balk at the notion of us challenging for honours, but you'd actually be surprised how close we are. Here's my criteria and assessments:
Penetration - Sterling is the key. He's leaving, you say? Hold on a second, soft lad. Get a host of legends down to Anfield and sit Sterling in a room with them. Steven Gerrard, Rafael Benitez, Robbie Fowler, Kenny Dalglish, Djimi Traore... don't let him leave that room until he knows the significance of this club. Real Madrid? Barcelona? Juventus? Bloody Arsenal? No, son, this is Liverpool Football Club.
Width - Two words - Jordon Ibe. Don't worry if you're not familiar with him, as you will be by this time next year. This guy's the shite-lite version of somebody like Theo Walcott. He's got rockets on his feet.
Mobility - When he's not on crutches, Sturridge's mobility astounds me. I've sometimes had to press pause and go back to confirm that I saw what I thought I saw, and then I try my hardest to copy it in my shorts and socks on the living room carpet, but I usually end up on my ass with the dog trying to hump my leg. Ever been in Tesco and had an old man whiz past you on a mobility scooter, leaving you surprised at how nimble he was? That's Studgeo.
Depth - Not quite there. However, I think we should seriously be in for Pogba, Gotze, Reus, Martinez, etc. Do you think we can't sign those players? I beg to differ. Some people think we shop at Aldi. On the contrary, mate, we're off to Waitrose this summer because we're Liverpool Football Club. However, I think Brendan might be our Achilles heel on that front, which brings me to...
Creativity - See below
*Ring ring*
"Guten Tag"
"Jurgen?"
"Ja"
"This is Liverpool Football Club. You've been selected. See you at Melwood tomorrow.
"Ach mein Gott!"
Enough said.
Finishers - Hear me out on this one. I've done my coaching badges, so I know talent when I see it. My solution here? The name's Bale. Gareth Bale. Get him on the phone, let him know it's Liverpool Football Club calling, and get ready for fireworks next year. Old Trafford? No, lad, Anfield is the only place for you to truly resurrect your career. Based on extensive viewing of YouTube clips, I've concluded that Bale would make a fine finisher and I'm surprised I'm the only one to have picked up on this so far. I've spoken to the lads down the pub about this over a few pints, and they always end up nodding in agreement. I just wish our manager had the foresight that I do.
In conclusion, I'm content. Not all of the ingredients are there, so the meal tastes a bit shite at the moment. However, a sprinkling of Parmesan and a dash of salt could make next season a slap-up three course meal. We're hungry and we want it. We're Liverpool football club and we go again again.
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