Depressing facts

Following on from Rafa's very public future discussion, the club's financial accounts dated July 31st 2009 show the Reds in debt to a tune of roughly 351 million pounds, up from 299 million the year before. And all this after a relatively successful year with 2nd placing in the Premiership and a guarterfinal show in Europe. The current seasons' performances have provided ample evidence of a further rise in this debt level, if not the actual level. It is now dawning on the faithful that money to spend on new players will not be available preseason and might hasten Rafa's departure. Of more concern would be Liverpool's continued premiership existence and avoidance of a "Portsmouth" next season on the back of a thin squad, boardroom drama and mounting debt. It seems that the earliest we can expect to see the backs of the Yanks may be only in a few months. This is depressing.

Talk or walk

Rafa very recently held much-publicized talks with Martin Broughton on his immediate future at Anfield. Not surprisingly, not much came out of these as Liverpool would probably just stall and see what Rafa's actions will be soon. With an expiry date on his discussions with Juve, it won't be long now before the future becomes much clearer. If Rafa walks, Liverpool would be well-compensated and their search for a replacement would begin, if it hasn't already. If Rafa stays, well then, business as usual. Indications are, he'll probably walk as it's quite apparent there's no money to be had for buys. And who'll be coming in? Could be Dalglish.

Fragile hamstrings

The big issue this weekend, and it seems one of the largest this season, is "Do we give the title to Chelsea?". Opinion is divided, and at the end, bound to create controversy. If Liverpool lose against Chelsea, the title would most likely head to London, hence the dilemma of doing our best and beating them, as this would mean a record-breaking 19th Mancs title. This isn't a good position to be in.
It's quite clear for me: if either Aston Villa, Man City or Spurs win, putting 4th place beyond us, then we shouldn't worry too much about beating Chelsea. As Dara O'Brien from the Guardian said, the 12th man may be hamstrung this Sunday. One of the best sights from a forgettable season would be the look on Alex Ferguson's face. Almost as good as an Europa League final spot, methinks.