Ben Woodburn

Thought he should have gone to Championship last season. Guess that is how high Klopp regarded him as he felt he may be needed.
 
Initially impressive, been a big name at Liverpool in terms of one with lots of potential. Now 19 and not quite fulfilled it and their fans say he's really declined. Went on loan to Sheff United but 8 apps and 0 goals then got an unfortunate injury.

League One loan would be a good next step and pressures on for him to start performing, so would be a good player to bring in. Also can't see us paying much in wages, I mean what difference would it makes to a club like Liverpool anyway?!

Would be pleased with the signing, but I hope we'd try and bring in another more experienced striker with him, we can't pin that much pressure on the lads shoulders
 
I'd say, from watching Liverpool a bit, he's like an old-fashioned inside left. However, he hasn't really kicked on because I don't think he's found his best position yet. When he was making his debut for Liverpool (and scoring in it), he was touted as an out-and-out striker. Then he went to being a left-sided right-footed winger/wide forward, and then to the left-sided CM in a 4-3-3 and then back to being a wide forward again.

If he can find a position that suits him and get a regular berth in the first team side, then we could have a player on our hands.
 
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ZeroTheHero said:
Surely we'll have to wait and see how he does before oohhing too much? You'd think he wouldn't be the only striker we signed though, so maybe there is another more experienced one on the way?
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You could say that about any signing though? Unarguable that he’s got quality, and a decent level of player to be getting on loan - top premiership side, full international etc
 
Wallop said:
Um....I hope everyone's optimism is repaid but this is a 19 year old who had an injury issue last year with 19 competitive career appearances to his name over three seasons and one (yes one!) goal to his name.
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We had this nonsense with Sinclair. It's hard for footballers to score goals if they aren't given game time at a suitable level to prove it.

And also he's scored 2 goals (yes two!) for the Wales national side. Not bad for a teenager.
 
Wallop said:
Um....I hope everyone's optimism is repaid but this is a 19 year old who had an injury issue last year with 19 competitive career appearances to his name over three seasons and one (yes one!) goal to his name.
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That's a bit critical. You said it there though, he is just 19.........to be a 19 year old and break into Liverpool's team would take one exceptional player. The fact that he has been on the cusp of the first team and playing/scoring for Wales as a 17 year old, speaks volume of his potential.

Now this is the perfect opportunity for him to make the next step. Any other Prem team apart from a couple at the top, he would probably have got many more games.

This guy could be better than any loan player that has played for us before.
 
Happy with Woodburn for sure. Let's hope he is a regular in the team. It's one of those where if he does well, he'll be off to a championship team (or a Sunderland) in January, you'd expect.
 
York-Yellow said:
Happy with Woodburn for sure. Let's hope he is a regular in the team. It's one of those where if he does well, he'll be off to a championship team (or a Sunderland) in January, you'd expect.
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From the way I've seen Liverpool do loans, I'd be very surprised if that were the case. They prefer to send players out with a keen eye on stable development, and shifting players between clubs and divisions isn't something Liverpool do unless a loan isn't working.
 
Woodburn and a permanent striker would give us options up top, who would have thought it.., let’s keep everything crossed we get this and the other deals we need over the line!!
 
Taff Ewe said:
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Reminds me of the sort of goal McAleny used to knock in for us. It’s an intriguing signing to say the least but I can’t help wondering where we win in this. He’ll either be another Sam Smith or he’ll score goals and play well and so be gone in January - either back in Liverpool’s first team fold or up to a Championship club for the remainder of the season to step up his development.
 
yellowbow said:
Reminds me of the sort of goal McAleny used to knock in for us. It’s an intriguing signing to say the least but I can’t help wondering where we win in this. He’ll either be another Sam Smith or he’ll score goals and play well and so be gone in January - either back in Liverpool’s first team fold or up to a Championship club for the remainder of the season to step up his development.
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He won’t be like Sam Smith. If doing well I think he will stay, look at Herbie Kane for example last season.

The biggest point is where in the team he fits
 
Wallop said:
Um....I hope everyone's optimism is repaid but this is a 19 year old who had an injury issue last year with 19 competitive career appearances to his name over three seasons and one (yes one!) goal to his name.
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It’s a coup. Irrespective of what happens have a look at social media and see the reaction of fans around the country, everyone pretty baffled that he is coming here. So you’d think those players that are yet to commit may be impressed too.
 
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