Match Thread: Chelsea v Liverpool

mike65 · 26-10-2008 2:03pm

Fer petes sake, Lfc so excited they can't tyerpe :pac:

Mike

spockety · 26-10-2008 2:03pm

It's the most confidence inspiring teamsheet that he could have picked I think, given Torres' absence.

Obviously doesn't compare to Chelsea's riches but sometimes it's not all about that, we will see how it goes.

DeadSkin · 26-10-2008 2:04pm

Tusky wrote: »

Anyone got any good streams for the game ? My sky sports aint working

http://www.justin.tv/directory?category=sports

PHB · 26-10-2008 2:06pm

Personally I think Chelsea will win, but as always in matches with Chelsea, I'll be cheering for the other person. Sadly this means that I'll be cheering for Liverpool.
Or that's what my head says. Realistically, once the game goes on and on, I'll start wanting to see Liverpool lose more and more, even though I think its bad for United.
Football's a funny game

spockety · 26-10-2008 2:08pm

PHB wrote: »

Personally I think Chelsea will win, but as always in matches with Chelsea, I'll be cheering for the other person. Sadly this means that I'll be cheering for Liverpool.
Or that's what my head says. Realistically, once the game goes on and on, I'll start wanting to see Liverpool lose more and more, even though I think its bad for United.
Football's a funny game

Well Liverpool fans got their desired result yesterday at Goodison.. maybe United fans will get theirs today

estebancambias · 26-10-2008 2:13pm

why do pundits keep saying chelsea play really attractive football?

their players are still the exact same, and while scolari has changed them a tiny bit they still display the same sort of style.

estebancambias · 26-10-2008 2:14pm

hahahahah look at keane in his socks.

Xavi6 · 26-10-2008 2:14pm

estebancambias wrote: »

why do pundits keep saying chelsea play really attractive football?

their players are still the exact same, and while scolari has changed them a tiny bit they still display the same sort of style.

One word - Deco

estebancambias · 26-10-2008 2:15pm

he hasn't been that good since he joined...he played well in the first game and all the pundits start jumping on the bandwagon.

Xavi6 · 26-10-2008 2:16pm

estebancambias wrote: »

he hasn't been that good since he joined...he played well in the first game and all the pundits start jumping on the bandwagon.

But you said the players are the exact same. They aren't. Deco is a calming influence who plays nice football. It has rubbed off on those around him.

ziggy · 26-10-2008 2:21pm

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spockety · 26-10-2008 2:26pm

Right, signing off until after the match.

Here's hoping for a result.

Liverpool lose - bookie's result, not a knockout punch in the title chase
Liverpool draw - great result
Liverpool win - amazing result, real statement of intent.

~Rebel~ · 26-10-2008 2:27pm

Everyone seems to be allowed to feel free to join attacks too.

Tell ya what, I think we'd have seen a different Damien Duff under Scolari then we did under Mourinho.

~Rebel~ · 26-10-2008 2:34pm

Come on the Pool!

RasTa · 26-10-2008 2:38pm

Someone give us a working stream.

Wreck · 26-10-2008 2:38pm

http://www.justin.tv/widgets/jtv_live.ra787c460a9a44a05467d6aa20077f827fb8577c8.swf?channel=live24sports

RasTa · 26-10-2008 2:40pm

Wreck wrote: »

http://www.justin.tv/widgets/jtv_live.ra787c460a9a44a05467d6aa20077f827fb8577c8.swf?channel=live24sports

Cheers, going with this one http://www.justin.tv/psnx3 in case anyone is looking.

mike65 · 26-10-2008 2:44pm

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHgh!

Alonso via the deflection off Bossingwa.

Mike

Xavi6 · 26-10-2008 2:44pm

Goal for Pool. Jammy as fook and against the run of play

whatawaster · 26-10-2008 2:44pm

Xabi!

Come on!

Bubs101 · 26-10-2008 2:44pm

God damn

5starpool · 26-10-2008 2:45pm

We'll take it.

GET IN!!!!

ziggy · 26-10-2008 2:45pm

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Sherifu · 26-10-2008 2:45pm

ROFL!

RasTa · 26-10-2008 2:45pm

That better not go down as an OG.

Xavi6 · 26-10-2008 2:49pm

Chelsea playing some lovely passing football early on, that right este?!

Xavi6 · 26-10-2008 2:56pm

Baffling as always from Webb - does nothing when Carragher breaks up Lampard but books Riera for a nothing foul on Bosingwa.

mike65 · 26-10-2008 2:57pm

Its been two and half years since Liverpool lost a league game they scored first in, so thats Chelseas target!

Mike

~Rebel~ · 26-10-2008 2:58pm

cracker of a shot from Gerrard with his bad leg!

Xavi6 · 26-10-2008 2:59pm

Save of the season so far from Cech.

Nalz · 26-10-2008 3:01pm

if Pool score again, which it looks like they could, it will be game over

Soby · 26-10-2008 3:09pm

great skill by mikel..hes our best player so far.

mike65 · 26-10-2008 3:10pm

Oh heck, half time can't arrive quick enough right now.

Dopey ref.

Mike

~Rebel~ · 26-10-2008 3:12pm

Mikel has looked very very good alright. We miss Torres a lot, when he's not there the option of lashing it up to a corner for him to chase, and more often then not win, is gone. If its not to Keane's feet theres not much he can do, not fast or tall. Think Babel could be a very important second half sub.

harsh on Gerrard, looked good...

Necronomicon · 26-10-2008 3:13pm

That was very harsh, and what a break they had on!

Nalz · 26-10-2008 3:13pm

Nothing wrong with that tackle from Gerrard on Boswingwa (sp)

Xavi6 · 26-10-2008 3:14pm

Lol clearly a Chelsea corner there.

Pool have defended well so far but it will be a serious test to stop Chelsea scoring at some stage.

colly10 · 26-10-2008 3:17pm

We really have to start getting on the ball, far too panicy, lashing the ball up the field is inviting pressure

~Rebel~ · 26-10-2008 3:22pm

aye, still a decent half though, Chelsea had loads of possession, but no real chances. The last half hour will be interesting if chelsea dont score before then as they'll be really pushing, leaving room for (most likely) Babel to take advantage of. Could see Riera going off for him, he's likely to get a second yellow the way Bosingwa's playing, even though the first yellow was a joke.

jesus_thats_gre · 26-10-2008 3:25pm

So so half so far. We started well but started to sit too deep as the half went on. The foul that got Gerard the booking was a complete shambles in my opinion.

If we continue like this, I wouldn't bet against Chelsea scoring.

I really enjoy watching Riera play. So composed on the ball when surrounded by players and looks like he could get out of any situation.

PHB · 26-10-2008 3:26pm

Liverpool got a slice of luck in the goal, but since then, they've executed their game plan pretty well I think.

Chelsea have dominated but haven't created any real chances.
Liverpool have been trying to hit them on the break, but only Riera and Gerrard look quick enough to execute it. Babel would make a big big difference imo, and give them a chance to get a second.

I'd be surprised if Liverpool managed to hold out for another 45 minutes sitting this deep without concedding. Eventually one of Lampard's deflected shots will fumble in. They need a second I'd say.

colly10 · 26-10-2008 3:26pm

~Rebel~ wrote: »

aye, still a decent half though, Chelsea had loads of possession, but no real chances. The last half hour will be interesting if chelsea dont score before then as they'll be really pushing, leaving room for (most likely) Babel to take advantage of. Could see Riera going off for him, he's likely to get a second yellow the way Bosingwa's playing, even though the first yellow was a joke.

True, would ye rely on Babels defensive skills against Bosingwa though, think we'd be better leaving Riera on unless the game changes

whatawaster · 26-10-2008 3:29pm

colly10 wrote: »

True, would ye rely on Babels defensive skills against Bosingwa though, think we'd be better leaving Riera on unless the game changes

I'd throw him on for Keane. He's not suited to playing up there on his own

Tusky · 26-10-2008 3:31pm

Riera has been good but I would deffo put Babel on 10 mins into the second half, for two reasons.

His pace will be very useful on the counter attack. Riera has been booked and we cant afford to pull out of challenges on that left hand side..we also cant afford to go down to 10 men, so with Babel on it would solve that problem.

Babel also has a good record against the big sides. His last 3 goals were against Man Utd, Chelsea & Arsenal.

Jazzy · 26-10-2008 3:32pm

ill be honest.
i got f**ked last nite and have been asleep till now. thank you greenwich mean time for making me not miss the entire match.

can sum1 sum the game up so far in a sentence ?

raven136 · 26-10-2008 3:34pm

but babel has never worked that hard off the ball and has shown no indication that he will.Leave him for the final 15 minutes.

Need to be further up the pitch,but playing well all the same

~Rebel~ · 26-10-2008 3:34pm

Jazzy wrote: »

ill be honest.
i got f**ked last nite and have been asleep till now. thank you greenwich mean time for making me not miss the entire match.

can sum1 sum the game up so far in a sentence ?

Chelsea loads of pressure but no chances, Xabi scored with a 'frank lampard special' deflection goal.

Xavi6 · 26-10-2008 3:35pm

Chelsea well on top, jammy goal from Pool who are defending well.

Jazzy · 26-10-2008 3:36pm

sound

estebancambias · 26-10-2008 3:37pm

BORING MATCH basically sums it up, but Gerrard is playing good.

Match Thread: Chelsea v Liverpool

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