re: Liverpool FC 2013/2014 - Season Long Thread

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I'm assuming we get more from the major sponsors (such as Standard Chartered) as well?

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I have read some things here and there that have have that, but I haven't seen anything concrete...

I think Mignolet has done outstanding as a shot blocker, and really improved with the ball at his feet and as a distributor. I mean, some of the saves he has made are a strong case for instinctual, but he's also reading things at an incredibly quick rate and correctly anticipates where shots are going.

I have zero doubts he is an upgrade to Reina in most phases of the game.

I think, for whatever reason, he struggles in communication (or Skyrtel et al can't always hear him). I also think he struggles at time with crossing and coming out - though he's much much better at corner kicks than he was earlier this year.

I'd keep him as number 1 for next year and see how much he keeps improving. He's still relatively young. And importantly, I don't think he's anywhere near one of the priority areas this coming window. The money can better be spent in other areas for next year as depth will be needed.

I don't think he's near as bad with his distribution and the ball at his feet as a lot of people make it sound. Is he Pepe? No, but he's also not some goon who has to punt it every time. And you can tell he's improved here from the start of the season.

I don't think anyone will argue his shot stopping ability, although I think he could get better at making catches and holding onto shots versus nearly always punching.

Now his decision making to come off his line and play the ball in the air has been pretty bad. Case in point, last game. It almost seemed like the recognized it early and told him to pretty much never come off his line, although he's gotten a little better at making decisions and coming out but still has some trouble making a play on the ball.

Overall, he's still young by keeper standards, so I have no problem sticking with him for now. And I agree, we have much more pressing needs that will need to be addressed prior to GK IMO. Hell, I'm even okay with sticking with Jones as a backup for another year, when the money could be better off spent on more outfield players to improve depth and upgrade on the starting XI.

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But he should sometimes, he looks dodgy every time he tries to play it out from the back under any sort of pressure at all.

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I think he's gotten better, but sure, there's times where he should. Same goes for Sakho

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nostalgia- who remembers this?

not to mention lord helmet getting hurt, among others

I hope we field Matic, Salah, Lampard, Mikel and 7 guys none of you have heard of.

GK is toward the bottom of the list in terms of upgrades for me. Unless a veteran type of GK can be purchased for under £5m or so, put that money towards other key areas (LB, CB, CM, Winger) before upgrading an already pretty solid player. Migs isn't close to his prime. He'll improve. But upgrading him at this point is a luxury I don't think LFC has

He always gives up free kicks in dangerous areas... Usually they are at the edge of the 18