So, Tsimikas v Robbo...

[Modo]

What's going on here?
Who's leaving?

 

[darkstarexodus]

Hard to believe one of them isn't leaving. Genuinely no idea which.

 

[Markeh]

What's going on here?
Who's leaving?

robbo is the 4th choice cb, sorted

 

[peekay]

Head says Tsimi stays. Heart says Robbo stays

 

[Dirty Sanchez]

I don’t think we’re selling anyone ever again.

 

[jan]

Robbo confirmed vice captain, apparently. Has to mean Tsimikas gone

 

[Accedalyday]

Robbo confirmed vice captain, apparently. Has to mean Tsimikas gone

 

[keniget]

I was wondering the same when I saw the squad for the pre-season tour. It was something like 5-6 keepers and 3 left backs. All seems a bit excessive.

 

[Modo]

Guess we've got Robbo's replacement sorted:

Owen Beck signs new Liverpool contract and joins Derby on loan - Liverpool FC

Owen Beck has signed a new long-term contract at Liverpool and completed a season-long loan move to Derby County.

www.liverpoolfc.com

 

[keniget]

It seems a really strange move for a 22 year old - would've been better off going and trying to establish himself properly somewhere.

I guess we must have offered him some of that Nat Phillips money to stay. Not sure it makes any more sense for us than it does for him.

 

[Frogfish]

It seems a really strange move for a 22 year old - would've been better off going and trying to establish himself properly somewhere.

I guess we must have offered him some of that Nat Phillips money to stay. Not sure it makes any more sense for us than it does for him.

He gets to play regularly, has likely a higher salary than he'd get at Derby and there's still the chance he could get into the Liverpool squad if he performs at Derby or if not then a sale to a better club than Derby perhaps. Would make sense to me.

 

[Modo]

It seems a really strange move for a 22 year old - would've been better off going and trying to establish himself properly somewhere.

I guess we must have offered him some of that Nat Phillips money to stay. Not sure it makes any more sense for us than it does for him.

It sure does, but maybe the kid's dream is to play for LFC. He's got it in his blood already.
Robbo will probably leave next summer, so there will be a left back slot open.

 

[keniget]

It's not very realistic though is it?

We've just signed Kerkez for 40M who is a year younger whilst he's off to the Championship yet again.

 

[Fabio]

This is what we do. This is turning Beck from a 5m sale to a 20m sale. I'm fiiiine with it

 

[bazazaba]

I quite like Beck from the limited looks in the past (think it was pre-seasons or U21s). If he comes back equipped to be a Tsimikas replacement, that's a win-win. In a couple of seasons when he wants a bigger role and wants to leave, training with the top tier guys would prepare him well for a starter spot in a club elsewhere too.

I'm always happy to see a good youngster renew and go out on loan, try to make a name for himself while still keeping hopes alive of coming back ready to suit up for us again. It's the renewals of guys like Rhys Williams that confuse the shit out of me.

 

[Dreambeliever]

Robertson vice captain. Get in. I want his mentality around the club.

 

[Judge Jules]

Agreed. Virgil as skipper has worked out well, but Robbo was also a viable candidate IMO and I like the idea of keeping him around and involved.

 

[FreshRed]

Agreed. Virgil as skipper has worked out well, but Robbo was also a viable candidate IMO and I like the idea of keeping him around and involved.

Agree. And, I think being vice-captain gives him the platform to remain hugely influential, whether he is on the field or not.