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Liverpool fans are divided by news that veteran goalkeeper Alex Manninger is training with the Reds in a bid to become back-up at Anfield to Simon Mignolet and Loris Karius.

In an online ECHO poll, 49% of you felt it was a good move to bring him in as cover while 51% were against the idea.

The Austrian previously played in the Premier League with Arsenal between 1997-2002 but is now 39 years old.

If called upon by Jurgen Klopp he would instantly become the oldest debutant in the the club's history, eclipsing fellow custodian Ned Doig's record that has stood for almost 112 years.

Doig, who was born in Abroath on October 29, 1866, was a stalwart at Sunderland between 1890-1904, making over 400 appearances for the North East side and collecting a hat-trick of League titles.

He first turned out for the Reds on September 1, 1904, in an opening day 2-0 victory over Burton United, going on to help them win the Second Division title in his first season.

Doig also remains the oldest player overall in Liverpool history having played in a 3-1 defeat at his old rivals Newcastle United on April 11, 1908, aged 41 years and 165 days.

The oldest player to make his debut for Liverpool in the Premier League era is another goalkeeper Paul Jones who was 36 years and 267 days for a 1-0 win at home to Aston Villa on January 10, 2004.

Scottish midfielder Gary McAllister is the Reds oldest player in the Premier League having been 37 years and 136 days when he made his final appearance in the 5-0 thrashing of Ipswich Town on May 11, 2002.

Here is a selection of your responses

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Ferdinand Stephons He's in as the 3rd choice keeper, and has played alongside Buffon, so has alot of experience which he can give Karius and Mignolet, and above all, he played for Augsburg, Klopp has seen him and knows what he's doing.

Nigel Kaveri 3rd choice. Won't play much or at all. Unless there's bad injuries to the other 2 GK!!! Experienced veteran. No harm in it and allows Ward and go get vital first team experience.

Neil Griffin Makes sense. Probably won't play. But, will be happy to play the 3rd keeper role, which allows Ward to go out on loan and get more competitive experience like he did with Aberdeen.

Mark J Reid Very rare that a 3rd choice keeper ever gets first team game.. This can only be for training /future coaching.

Chee Ming Tham Wow. I never thought I'll see a name I saw from Championship Manager 2.

Shaun Isaac Best position in the world - 3rd choice goalie.

Mohamad Hazren Old is gold.

Chib Akobundu God no!

Kevin Duggan Perfect 3rd choice

Dave Ashton Might as well bring Brad Friedel back.