The 'where are they now?' files

[Venton]

I think a lot of US here (me included) saw enough in Ibe early on to think he could ‘replace’ Sterling. He had the same explosive pace, was arguably stronger and was also doing v well at youth level. I guess it was more in hope than expectation. I thought he’d do ok at Bournemouth under Howe where the pressure would have been less than at Liverpool.....how wrong I was.

I saw some reports of him not putting in the effort off the pitch and he never seemed to click with his decision making. Him, Brad Smith and arguably Solanke - that’s £40m we fleeced them for

I think a lot of it is mental - the ones who are absolutely driven to succeed no matter what have the very best chance to make it through, all things considered. Trouble is they are asked to do this at the time of their lives when they are least equipped mentally to make that decision, which is why I think so many fall away.

[Irishnev]

I think a lot of it is mental - the ones who are absolutely driven to succeed no matter what have the very best chance to make it through, all things considered. Trouble is they are asked to do this at the time of their lives when they are least equipped mentally to make that decision, which is why I think so many fall away.

Coaching helps, I think we are set up now under Klopp and team to ensure anyone with enough quality will be given the mental support they need to succeed. The current set up exploits every opportunity to get the maximum advantage.

I think Ibe suffered under Rogers as with many other players.

[red g]

Coaching helps, I think we are set up now under Klopp and team to ensure anyone with enough quality will be given the mental support they need to succeed. The current set up exploits every opportunity to get the maximum advantage.

I think Ibe suffered under Rogers as with many other players.

Also helps to come into a winning team I suppose. Ibe used to come on as a ast resort hoping to get something out of a game, Whereas nowadays we can often bring yoof in with 20 mins left for them with no pressure on.

[RedReet]

Coaching helps, I think we are set up now under Klopp and team to ensure anyone with enough quality will be given the mental support they need to succeed. The current set up exploits every opportunity to get the maximum advantage.

I think Ibe suffered under Rogers as with many other players.

In what way? Memory is ****, but my half recollection is that Ibe was recalled from a loan and played well (out of position I think) for a few games, including against Everton when he hit the bar. He got injured and that ended his season unfortunately. He was then played loads during pre-season and he was excellent, but just couldn't carry it through to proper first team football.

Where did Rodgers fail him?

[Venton]

Coaching helps, I think we are set up now under Klopp and team to ensure anyone with enough quality will be given the mental support they need to succeed. The current set up exploits every opportunity to get the maximum advantage.

I think Ibe suffered under Rogers as with many other players.

Absolutely. I think the one thing Klopp drills in is focus, laser-focus on being the best you can be all the time, concentrating on that. That's why he ****ed Sakho off when he pulled his kecks down and why he was happy to let Coutinho go. That's what the kids need to look up to.

[Irishnev]

In what way? Memory is ****, but my half recollection is that Ibe was recalled from a loan and played well (out of position I think) for a few games, including against Everton when he hit the bar. He got injured and that ended his season unfortunately. He was then played loads during pre-season and he was excellent, but just couldn't carry it through to proper first team football.

Where did Rodgers fail him?

Rodgers played people out of position often - Bobby, Markovic, Can, Ibe (Wing back) which didn’t allow then build up their confidence - oh......I really have no time for Rodgers so I am biased

[frank the tank]

Wasn't it John Aldridge who was in the press saying we didn't need Sterling... Because we had Ibe.

I think ibe is a good player. And had big potential. But he sounds like a bit of a ****** and that big contract he got when he moved to Bournemouth obviously went to his head.

I reckon he could end up at Rangers under Gerrard on a free transfer. He'd probably be in the team of the year up in that **** league

[labourRed]

Baros won me about £150 in that Euros where he was top scorer. Will always be a legend for me

Jeez, the last of the 2005 team to hang up their boots.

"Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it".

won me what was an absolute fortune - I had €20 e/w at about 50/1

Myself and my mate went on an absolute bender with that money - had the horrors for weeks afterwards

Snap, we went £40 @50's... Party.....

I was a student back then and was on this. Was a welcome boost to the beer money fund.

[frank the tank]

Exact same here. Was it on Koptalk that he was 50/1......think I had 20eur on it

[Fosterbloke]

If only Ibe's strike against Everton had gone in - he would have been a superstar.

[Shaggy]

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[Shaggy]

Still a great goalscorer and scorer of great goals

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[Angryred]

won me what was an absolute fortune - I had €20 e/w at about 50/1

Myself and my mate went on an absolute bender with that money - had the horrors for weeks afterwards

Won €1000 at 50-1 on €20 myself...couldn't believe it back then when I saw the odds...told all my mates to get on it, we were all laughing a couple of weeks later!

[Liverpool]

Woodburn on for Oxford to take a pen in the shoot out and Branagan playing also

[Liverpool]

Woodburns scores his pen and Branagan scores the winner