Liverpool FC Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours 2016/2017

5starpool · 25-09-2016 07:02PM

Augeo wrote: »

So top4 this season won't be considered great, a great season ?

Baffling stuff. You can aim for top if course.

Some need more than hugs.

Evaluate the season after it ends, not before it really gets going.

25-09-2016 07:03PM

Agent Coulson wrote: »

Klopp is a winner he is aiming to win not finish 4th.

Top4 can be more than 4th.

Where are all the squad is crap posts these days? The posters are still here I notice.

K-9 · 25-09-2016 07:10PM

Augeo wrote: »

Top4 can be more than 4th.

Where are all the squad is crap posts these days? The posters are still here I notice.

That's because we are winning.

RB is a worry if Clyne gets a knock, Milner we'll see, signs look better than they did and it looks like he's adapting.

With the Sakho issue we look light at CB.

Utopia Parkway · 25-09-2016 07:22PM

K-9 wrote: »

That's because we are winning.

RB is a worry if Clyne gets a knock, Milner we'll see, signs look better than they did and it looks like he's adapting.

With the Sakho issue we look light at CB.

Hopefully Gomez will be back soon to provide cover at CB and RB although he's been a long time now without football. Will take him some time to get up to speed.

Rayne Wooney · 25-09-2016 07:24PM

K-9 wrote: »

Yeah, bring Mata up because his stats are better than Coutinho's. Bring Firmino's up, we'll see!

You are some craic.

I didn't bring up Mata, someone else did in a vain attempt at the usual Liverpool player is better than United player game.

Firmino has a goal/assist every 128 minutes, not great considering the sample size is tiny compared to Mata's and that he's actually used as as a striker would be some of the time.

Anyhow, imo not one Liverpool player would improve United's starting 11.

Alonso77 · 25-09-2016 07:24PM

The problem last few yrs was never truly the squad, it was a manager who had lost his way. Now we have a world class manager

We are in a good moment, hugs n all.

Agent Coulson · 25-09-2016 07:26PM

K-9 wrote: »

That's because we are winning.

RB is a worry if Clyne gets a knock, Milner we'll see, signs look better than they did and it looks like he's adapting.

With the Sakho issue we look light at CB.

Can will be the cover for RB would be my guess and he is used to that role from the German team.

Can and Lucas would both be able to be emergency cover for CB if needed as well.

Agent Coulson · 25-09-2016 07:28PM

Alonso77 wrote: »

The problem last few yrs was never truly the squad, it was a manager who had lost his way. Now we have a world class manager

We are in a good moment, hugs n all.

The squad when used wrongly was shown to be p1ss poor but as shown by Klopp who managed his tools properly he has been able to craft some very very sexy football with those same tools.

Utopia Parkway · 25-09-2016 07:40PM

Agent Coulson wrote: »

The squad when used wrongly was shown to be p1ss poor but as shown by Klopp who managed his tools properly he has been able to craft some very very sexy football with those same tools.

Klopp said shortly after he arrived that he was impressed with the quality in the squad. The squad was nowhere near as average as others were so fond of telling Liverpool fans. They just needed direction and a few new additions in key areas.

K-9 · 25-09-2016 07:40PM

Rayne Wooney wrote: »

Anyhow, imo not one Liverpool player would improve United's starting 11.

Wouldn't want any of Uniteds starting 11 either.

BorneTobyWilde · 25-09-2016 07:46PM

Agent Coulson · 25-09-2016 07:48PM

Utopia Parkway wrote: »

Klopp said shortly after he arrived that he was impressed with the quality in the squad. The squad was nowhere near as average as others were so fond of telling Liverpool fans. They just needed direction and a few new additions in key areas.

Individually most of the players that were bought under the FSG ownership were very good footballers they were just used quite badly

Under a modern world class manager that can now be seen with the previous two managers one was out of touch with modern football although he is still the only manager to win a trophy under FSG's ownership and the other manager just wasn't good enough.

sword1 · 25-09-2016 07:48PM

Rayne Wooney wrote: »

I didn't bring up Mata, someone else did in a vain attempt at the usual Liverpool player is better than United player game.

Firmino has a goal/assist every 128 minutes, not great considering the sample size is tiny compared to Mata's and that he's actually used as as a striker would be some of the time.

Anyhow, imo not one Liverpool player would improve United's starting 11.

A pity they couldn't have threads for each clubs fans ,it make it much more sociable than having opposing fans saying the other teams players are no good even though they are above them in the league

NukaCola · 25-09-2016 07:55PM

I never really mind lads coming in for reasonable debate but coming in to throw a few digs in is small time........

Rayne Wooney · 25-09-2016 08:05PM

K-9 wrote: »

Wouldn't want any of Uniteds starting 11 either.

I'm not surprised, it's been the same for pool fans for years, despite United finishing ahead 9 times out of 10.

Bandana boy · 25-09-2016 08:06PM

It seems like everybody is getting a little carried away , recent performances and results have been great , and I genuinely would not fear any team out there right now .

My worry is that all this success is built on working ridiculously hard as a team , out running every team in the league , to keep that up we will need to have some form of rotation in the team or we will burn out players or see players get injured , and while we do not have Europe to consider I still feel squad is light for this type of game and replacements we have are way below the level required.

Up front not really a concern as we have several excellent choices that look like they could rotate in and out of the team ,but Midfield and defence we look very light and this area will see injuries and suspensions for sure.

Milner has proven to be inspired choice at left back and I have to eat some words on this from pre season but we have no cover there that is not a moron and we will have to Give him a break at some point .

That said getting carried away is fun , woot 5 more goals were gunna win the treble.Lalanna for the Ballon D'or

Grayditch · 25-09-2016 08:07PM

It's cool, I'm sure people can remove any emotional attachment or loyalty when discussing what other players from a rival team would be good enough for theirs...

Makes for a really great and balanced discussion and I'm raging I can't stick around and watch it unfold, but I've a load of lego to walk on in bare feet.

ShamoBuc · 25-09-2016 08:09PM

Rayne Wooney wrote: »

I'm not surprised, it's been the same for pool fans for years, despite United finishing ahead 9 times out of 10.

Given that stat you must be very confident United will finish above Liverpool this year aswell. How confident are you?

ERG89 · 25-09-2016 08:12PM

Rayne Wooney wrote: »

I'm not surprised, it's been the same for pool fans for years, despite United finishing ahead 9 times out of 10.

Get a hobby or something.
Sunday is meant to be a day to enjoy & you spent yours talking about Man Utd with Liverpool fans. Sad times

Harry Palmr · 25-09-2016 08:13PM

If Man Utd had lost yesterdays game 4-1 would Rayne Wooney be in this thread?

Yes or no - vote now!

NukaCola · 25-09-2016 08:16PM

Anyway, what did people make of Karius thus far......

He likes to come off his line...

BMMachine · 25-09-2016 08:16PM

NukaCola wrote: »

I never really mind lads coming in for reasonable debate but coming in to through a few digs in is small time........

supporting a team because they were winning at the time you decided to follow football is also small time. Im sure there is no correlation between that and taking small digs on this thread though. no way.

really happy (obviously) so far this season. we are going to leak goals unfortunately which will ultimately stop us winning a trophy. if we cant keep a clean sheet against a 10 man Hull at home after going 3-0 up questions have to be asked

Iused2likebusts · 25-09-2016 08:20PM

Rayne Wooney wrote: »

I didn't bring up Mata, someone else did in a vain attempt at the usual Liverpool player is better than United player game.

Firmino has a goal/assist every 128 minutes, not great considering the sample size is tiny compared to Mata's and that he's actually used as as a striker would be some of the time.

Anyhow, imo not one Liverpool player would improve United's starting 11.

Sure even Suarez couldn't get into your imaginary combined squad a while back. I think you need to change your criteria when selecting these things or maybe just don't call it a combined squad.

NukaCola · 25-09-2016 08:27PM

BMMachine wrote: »

supporting a team because they were winning at the time you decided to follow football is also small time. Im sure there is no correlation between that and taking small digs on this thread though. no way.

I'm missing your point here, sorry......are you saying I only support Liverpool because they were successful at the time? Thats not the case for me anyway unfortunately :pac: I vaguely remember the last one (league title) but was too young for it to mean much.......and to be fair it may not be the same for everybody either, many reasons for people choosing clubs......

cj maxx · 25-09-2016 08:29PM

Bandana boy wrote: »

It seems like everybody is getting a little carried away , recent performances and results have been great , and I genuinely would not fear any team out there right now .

My worry is that all this success is built on working ridiculously hard as a team , out running every team in the league , to keep that up we will need to have some form of rotation in the team or we will burn out players or see players get injured , and while we do not have Europe to consider I still feel squad is light for this type of game and replacements we have are way below the level required.

Up front not really a concern as we have several excellent choices that look like they could rotate in and out of the team ,but Midfield and defence we look very light and this area will see injuries and suspensions for sure.

Milner has proven to be inspired choice at left back and I have to eat some words on this from pre season but we have no cover there that is not a moron and we will have to Give him a break at some point .

That said getting carried away is fun , woot 5 more goals were gunna win the treble.Lalanna for the Ballon D'or

Milner has played great , but because we're pushing teams back so much him and Clyne are basically midfielders more than fullbacks . Lb is still a problem when a good team comes out to meet us imo.

NukaCola · 25-09-2016 08:33PM

I know it was mentioned earlier but this is really really impressive.....assists can be a bit fuzzy as a marker but being involved in so many goals just shows how important he is for us.........he's no Lingard/Martial though so lets not get carried away

https://twitter.com/AnfieldHQ/status/780118200012988416

Buford T. Justice XIX · 25-09-2016 08:37PM

K-9 wrote: »

Wouldn't want any of Uniteds starting 11 either.

I'd take DDG, I'm afraid.

And Phil Jones, just for the sh1t and giggles with the awesome gifs during his sub appearances in cup games:D

DaveSuarez · 25-09-2016 08:42PM

Rashford would be a decent option if we had an injury crisis too

5starpool · 25-09-2016 08:46PM

The thread for the game in 2 weeks will be great craic too, although it won't get going until the Monday morning.

Muahahaha · 25-09-2016 08:58PM

Its astonishing really to think how far Firmino, Lallana and Lovren have progressed in the last 12 months. Firmino especially he had a slow start while he was bedding in but if he keeps putting in performances like he has been then the inevitable Barcelona stories will be written this side of Xmas.

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