On Friday afternoon — transfer deadline day — Brendan Rodgers addressed a room of journalists at Melwood ahead of this Sunday’s clash between West Brom and Liverpool at the Hawthorns.
There’s no update on Yevhen Konoplyanka. There’s an interest in the player, but we’ll see how it evolves. It’s a little complicated.
The staff over in Ukraine have done really well to put us in the position we’re in, but time is against us. We’ll see what happens.
We’re still building and growing the group so we’ll need a number of players, but January is a difficult market to do that in.
New players can come in and freshen up the group, but I’m happy with the players I’ve got if we don’t bring anyone in.
But let’s hope we can do something. Konoplyanka is the only signing there could be.
Everyone talks about Sturridge/Suarez as a partnership, but I see them as two very talented individual players. Both are outstanding.
We had a number of outstanding performers the other night [against Everton], not just Sturridge and Suarez. We were outstanding across the team.
We’ve grown and as I look back at my time here in 18 months, we’ve come a long way since losing to West Brom away last season.
Suarez’s cleverness and cuteness with the ball for his goal against Everton ended with a composed, outstanding finish.
We’ve grown and as I look back at my time here in 18 months, we’ve come a long way since losing to West Brom away last season.
Over the 18 months, we’ve implemented a method to our play, we’ve become a team and we’ve got character in bucket loads.
My focus is only on us and respecting every opponent we play. We’ll be ready and prepared this Sunday.
The idea was to always bring in quality. We’ve got goals in the side, we’re a threat. Over the course of the season we’ve shown that.
But you can never have too much quality and if we can bring in another quality player, that would be excellent.
Joe Allen will be back to play West Brom on Sunday. He’s looked good in training so that’s important.
Glen Johnson’s working really hard with the medical team, but there’s no timeline on that yet.
We’re disappointed with Jose Enrique’s recovery. Agger and Sakho are still out, but we’re slowly getting there with Flanagan coming back.
West Brom vs Liverpool gets underway at 1.30pm on Sunday, 2nd February 2014. It’s live on Sky Sports 1.
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On Friday afternoon — transfer deadline day — Brendan Rodgers addressed a room of journalists at Melwood ahead of this Sunday’s clash between West Brom and Liverpool at the Hawthorns.
There’s no update on Yevhen Konoplyanka. There’s an interest in the player, but we’ll see how it evolves. It’s a little complicated.
The staff over in Ukraine have done really well to put us in the position we’re in, but time is against us. We’ll see what happens.
We’re still building and growing the group so we’ll need a number of players, but January is a difficult market to do that in.
New players can come in and freshen up the group, but I’m happy with the players I’ve got if we don’t bring anyone in.
But let’s hope we can do something. Konoplyanka is the only signing there could be.
Everyone talks about Sturridge/Suarez as a partnership, but I see them as two very talented individual players. Both are outstanding.
We had a number of outstanding performers the other night [against Everton], not just Sturridge and Suarez. We were outstanding across the team.
We’ve grown and as I look back at my time here in 18 months, we’ve come a long way since losing to West Brom away last season.
Suarez’s cleverness and cuteness with the ball for his goal against Everton ended with a composed, outstanding finish.
We’ve grown and as I look back at my time here in 18 months, we’ve come a long way since losing to West Brom away last season.
Over the 18 months, we’ve implemented a method to our play, we’ve become a team and we’ve got character in bucket loads.
My focus is only on us and respecting every opponent we play. We’ll be ready and prepared this Sunday.
The idea was to always bring in quality. We’ve got goals in the side, we’re a threat. Over the course of the season we’ve shown that.
But you can never have too much quality and if we can bring in another quality player, that would be excellent.
Joe Allen will be back to play West Brom on Sunday. He’s looked good in training so that’s important.
Glen Johnson’s working really hard with the medical team, but there’s no timeline on that yet.
We’re disappointed with Jose Enrique’s recovery. Agger and Sakho are still out, but we’re slowly getting there with Flanagan coming back.
West Brom vs Liverpool gets underway at 1.30pm on Sunday, 2nd February 2014. It’s live on Sky Sports 1.
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With no signings made in January at the beginning of the day, follow all the excitement of transfer deadline day on This Is Anfield throughout Friday, 31st January 2014.
The January transfer window will close at 2300 (GMT).
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08:16
Elsewhere, Arsenal have been linked with Juventus’ Mirko Vucinic, Tottenham’s Lewis Holtby could join Fulham on loan, Dimitar Berbatov could leave Craven Cottage, and Manchester City could be after Porto defender Eliaquim Mangala. Sparta Prague goalkeeper Jindrich Stanek could join Everton.
08:10
So here’s where we stand at the start of play today: Liverpool are yet to sign anyone. However, they are hopeful of completing a £16 million deal for Ukrainian international winger Yevhen Konoplyaka. Learn more about him here.
08.00
Good morning! Welcome to our transfer deadline day liveblog. We’re with you right up to and beyond midnight’s deadline. Expect a lot of twists and turns along the way!
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With no signings made in January at the beginning of the day, follow all the excitement of transfer deadline day on This Is Anfield throughout Friday, 31st January 2014.
The January transfer window will close at 2300 (GMT).
This page will automatically refresh every 2 minutes.
08:16
Elsewhere, Arsenal have been linked with Juventus’ Mirko Vucinic, Tottenham’s Lewis Holtby could join Fulham on loan, Dimitar Berbatov could leave Craven Cottage, and Manchester City could be after Porto defender Eliaquim Mangala. Sparta Prague goalkeeper Jindrich Stanek could join Everton.
08:10
So here’s where we stand at the start of play today: Liverpool are yet to sign anyone. However, they are hopeful of completing a £16 million deal for Ukrainian international winger Yevhen Konoplyaka. Learn more about him here.
08.00
Good morning! Welcome to our transfer deadline day liveblog. We’re with you right up to and beyond midnight’s deadline. Expect a lot of twists and turns along the way!
. All comments below are not endorsed by This Is Anfield.
The midweek fixtures proved successful for Liverpool in the race for fourth place; victory over not only their Merseyside neighbours but also their challengers for fourth, followed by a defeat for Spurs last night.
The victory over Everton puts Brendan Rodgers‘ side four points clear of Roberto Martinez’s, while defeat for Tottenham to Man City last night leaves them three behind the Reds – although Liverpool’s vastly superior goal differences effectively makes the gap four points.
Victory for Man United leaves them six points behind.
While the most optimistic of Liverpool fans may claim their side can still challenge for the top three, it would be much more realistic to continue towards the goals set out before the season, which is to gain qualification for the Champions League.
According to statistician Constantinos Chappas (@cchappas) Liverpool now have a 65% overall chance of finishing in the top four.
Chappas’ model is based on data from each Premier League match so far, to provide a statistical probability of each team’s likely positional finish for this season.
“The model is based on match stats such as goals, shots, shots on target etc.” explains Chappas. “Based on these figures, the performance of each team in each match is assessed and used for future predictions through a statistical model which in turn results in probabilities.
“I then simulate a large number of times what may happen in the matches yet-to-be-played and produce probabilities for where teams might finish.
“Even though the model is not really designed for end-of-season predictions but rather for match-to-match predictions, it has been quite accurate for a few years now.”
The model calculates that Liverpool have a 3% of winning the title, added to 62% probability of finishing second to fourth.
Everton’s top four hopes are ranked at 21%, Tottenham’s 19% and Man United’s at 9%.
Liverpool are currently 14/1 with William Hill to win the Premier League, and 4/6 fourth favourites to finish in the top four.
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The midweek fixtures proved successful for Liverpool in the race for fourth place; victory over not only their Merseyside neighbours but also their challengers for fourth, followed by a defeat for Spurs last night.
The victory over Everton puts Brendan Rodgers‘ side four points clear of Roberto Martinez’s, while defeat for Tottenham to Man City last night leaves them three behind the Reds – although Liverpool’s vastly superior goal differences effectively makes the gap four points.
Victory for Man United leaves them six points behind.
While the most optimistic of Liverpool fans may claim their side can still challenge for the top three, it would be much more realistic to continue towards the goals set out before the season, which is to gain qualification for the Champions League.
According to statistician Constantinos Chappas (@cchappas) Liverpool now have a 65% overall chance of finishing in the top four.
Chappas’ model is based on data from each Premier League match so far, to provide a statistical probability of each team’s likely positional finish for this season.
“The model is based on match stats such as goals, shots, shots on target etc.” explains Chappas. “Based on these figures, the performance of each team in each match is assessed and used for future predictions through a statistical model which in turn results in probabilities.
“I then simulate a large number of times what may happen in the matches yet-to-be-played and produce probabilities for where teams might finish.
“Even though the model is not really designed for end-of-season predictions but rather for match-to-match predictions, it has been quite accurate for a few years now.”
The model calculates that Liverpool have a 3% of winning the title, added to 62% probability of finishing second to fourth.
Everton’s top four hopes are ranked at 21%, Tottenham’s 19% and Man United’s at 9%.
Liverpool are currently 14/1 with William Hill to win the Premier League, and 4/6 fourth favourites to finish in the top four.
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Liverpool have taken a major step forward with their plans for the redevelopment of Anfield after the council revealed plans for the regeneration of the area.
The Anfield Spatial Regeneration Framework was released on Thursday to begin a period of public consultation with residents and local businesses over the plans to revamp the area of North Liverpool.
The documents released this week state that the plans are carried out and completed by 2018 — and that includes Liverpool’s stadium renovation.
The plans show Liverpool FC’s desire to expand the Main Stand and Anfield Road end of the stadium, although obstacles over property ownership still exist.
Carl Markham of the Independent explains:
The remaining four properties are owned by two owners and negotiations are still ongoing, but the council has already indicated it will pursue compulsory purchase order (CPO) powers where agreements cannot be reached.
Chris Bascombe adds in the Telegraph :
There is confidence a deal is close to being struck with those involved and, for the first time, there is cautious optimism from all parties the process is reaching the point where the club can begin to consider the possibilities. A planning application is conceivable by April, the difference with previous applications being – by that stage – there could be a broad consensus both politically and in the neighbourhood to ensure swift progress.
Liverpool managing director, Ian Ayre welcomed the news, saying in a statement on the club’s official website, “The publication of the draft SRF document is another important milestone in the regeneration project as we continue this exciting journey to transform the Anfield area.
“Any final decision regarding a future stadium expansion continues to be based on certainty – certainty that we can obtain the necessary land around the stadium to facilitate any expansion; certainty that there is demand for any future expansion; certainty that we have home owners’ support; and certainty that we will be able to navigate the complex planning landscape.
“We regard the progress to date as extremely positive and will continue to be fully supportive of the regeneration project with Liverpool City Council and Your Housing Group.”
Fans and the public can view the Anfield project document in full here.
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Liverpool have taken a major step forward with their plans for the redevelopment of Anfield after the council revealed plans for the regeneration of the area.
The Anfield Spatial Regeneration Framework was released on Thursday to begin a period of public consultation with residents and local businesses over the plans to revamp the area of North Liverpool.
The documents released this week state that the plans are carried out and completed by 2018 — and that includes Liverpool’s stadium renovation.
The plans show Liverpool FC’s desire to expand the Main Stand and Anfield Road end of the stadium, although obstacles over property ownership still exist.
Carl Markham of the Independent explains:
The remaining four properties are owned by two owners and negotiations are still ongoing, but the council has already indicated it will pursue compulsory purchase order (CPO) powers where agreements cannot be reached.
Chris Bascombe adds in the Telegraph :
There is confidence a deal is close to being struck with those involved and, for the first time, there is cautious optimism from all parties the process is reaching the point where the club can begin to consider the possibilities. A planning application is conceivable by April, the difference with previous applications being – by that stage – there could be a broad consensus both politically and in the neighbourhood to ensure swift progress.
Liverpool managing director, Ian Ayre welcomed the news, saying in a statement on the club’s official website, “The publication of the draft SRF document is another important milestone in the regeneration project as we continue this exciting journey to transform the Anfield area.
“Any final decision regarding a future stadium expansion continues to be based on certainty – certainty that we can obtain the necessary land around the stadium to facilitate any expansion; certainty that there is demand for any future expansion; certainty that we have home owners’ support; and certainty that we will be able to navigate the complex planning landscape.
“We regard the progress to date as extremely positive and will continue to be fully supportive of the regeneration project with Liverpool City Council and Your Housing Group.”
Fans and the public can view the Anfield project document in full here.
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