Liverpool FC Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours 2018

ElTel · 09-12-2018 02:14PM

noodler wrote: »

As an oft much criticised cheerleader for Glen Whelan, and hence priding myself on appreciating a DMF, I am still a bit meh on Fab.

I know he's tall and gets about but he seems unable to pass a ball more than ten yards, seems to give away alot of fouls and isn't as mobile as I'd expect.

Perfectly grand and all just maybe not seeing the price tag.

Keita on the other hand, genuinely excited watching him play.

I think how Fab receives a ball and makes space is many steps above the others and comparable with Keita. I think he'll nail down a midfield spot eventually.

I'd take a win (and qualification) on Tuesday if it means a loss Sunday.

Talisman · 09-12-2018 02:14PM

gimli2112 wrote: »

Napoli won 4-0 against a side I've never heard of. Wonder did they rest anyone?

Ancelotti has them playing a fluid 4-4-2/4-3-3/4-5-1 hybrid system and the personnel are rotated for every game. Koulibaly is the only player that is ever present because he is the rock that anchors the team. Wingers are deployed as forwards to pull the central defenders out of position and central midfielders move to the wing in order to diagonally drive into the space that is vacated. Sarri's Chelsea used the same tactic to undo Man City yesterday.

Their team for Tuesday is likely to be the same back line as our last match against them and a combination of 3 midfielders and 3 wingers in the front 6 that gives them so much flexibility.

Ospina
Maksimovic Koulibaly Albiol Rui
Allan Hamsik Fabian
Callejon Mertens Insigne

Rui at left back is the player to target - he's the most rash and likely to concede fouls and cards. In midfield mobility will be key and if Keita is ready to break out of his shell then we could play like we have 12 players on the field.

mosstin · 09-12-2018 02:19PM

Fair play to Sterling for coming out that and pointing the finger at the press for stoking racial tension. He's spot on.
On a related note, isn't it about time he wasn't booed any more at Anfield? I know we pride ourselves on the, ahem, most knowledgeable fans thing, but if that were actually the case, we'd realise that he's made huge progress at City and we got a lot of money for him. The booing thing really bugs me. It's just sad at this stage - a jilted lover doorstepping an ex.

noodler · 09-12-2018 02:23PM

mosstin wrote: »

Fair play to Sterling for coming out that and pointing the finger at the press for stoking racial tension. He's spot on.
On a related note, isn't it about time he wasn't booed any more at Anfield? I know we pride ourselves on the, ahem, most knowledgeable fans thing, but if that were actually the case, we'd realise that he's made huge progress at City and we got a lot of money for him. The booing thing really bugs me. It's just sad at this stage - a jilted lover doorstepping an ex.

Personally, I just don't like 20 year old leaving Liverpool 18 months after they give him a chance.

I think he owed the club alot more time.

That being said, no, you cant deny how productive he has become.

ERG89 · 09-12-2018 02:30PM

mosstin wrote: »

Fair play to Sterling for coming out that and pointing the finger at the press for stoking racial tension. He's spot on.
On a related note, isn't it about time he wasn't booed any more at Anfield? I know we pride ourselves on the, ahem, most knowledgeable fans thing, but if that were actually the case, we'd realise that he's made huge progress at City and we got a lot of money for him. The booing thing really bugs me. It's just sad at this stage - a jilted lover doorstepping an ex.

The reason he's booed is more to do with how his agent behaved at the time than him but he never seemed bothered by anything he said. He doesn't get booed cause of his skin colour. Can't think of many clubs who wouldn't boo ex players who leave in a troubled way,
Benfica cheered Sanches a few months ago when they hosted Bayern and honestly it just made them look small time.
As for the racial tension its always been there in England even if they try hide it

gimli2112 · 09-12-2018 02:34PM

noodler wrote: »

Personally, I just don't like 20 year old leaving Liverpool 18 months after they give him a chance.

I think he owed the club alot more time.

That being said, no, you cant deny how productive he has become.

didn't we swipe him from QPR a few years before? We got good money for him at the time and he wanted out, I've no problem with him. I'm still trying to come to terms with Rush leaving in 87.

NukaCola · 09-12-2018 03:02PM

mosstin wrote: »

Fair play to Sterling for coming out that and pointing the finger at the press for stoking racial tension. He's spot on.
On a related note, isn't it about time he wasn't booed any more at Anfield? I know we pride ourselves on the, ahem, most knowledgeable fans thing, but if that were actually the case, we'd realise that he's made huge progress at City and we got a lot of money for him. The booing thing really bugs me. It's just sad at this stage - a jilted lover doorstepping an ex.

I couldn't care less about the huge progress he's made at City but I wouldn't boo him. I thought it was bad form how he engineered the move but I dont blame him for wanting to move on, plus we got serious money at the time.

Fans boo ex players even when they dont deserve it, City fans with Milner for example. Its just the way it is.

j8wk2feszrnpao · 09-12-2018 03:08PM

mosstin wrote: »

Fair play to Sterling for coming out that and pointing the finger at the press for stoking racial tension. He's spot on.

Has he pointed it out? i.e. specially said which paper/writer? Otherwise he’s just painting everyone with the same brush, in an attempt to quiten any critism.

Any “supporter” yelling racial abuse should be banned for life.
Any “reporter” writing racial abuse should be barred for any of the press outlets.

I’ve seen Rooney (and Beckham before him) get tons of abuse, digging into their personal lives, “stoking” hatred against them. It wasn’t due to their skin color, that’s just elements of the press in the UK. It shouldn’t happen, but if Sterling wants to use his skin color to dampen critism, then it only adds to the problem.

The booing of Sterling is something I always disliked. Suarez was sold, Sturridge was having injury issues; and we were not progressing. City was a massive carrot. Far more money, better players, and a real chance of Silverware. I didn’t blame him for leaving.

niallo27 · 09-12-2018 03:09PM

**** any player that doesn't play for Liverpool. I'd be bitter like that, except Suarez.

Cantona's Collars · 09-12-2018 03:10PM

niallo27 wrote: »

**** any player that doesn't play for Liverpool. I'd be bitter like that, except Suarez.

Sterling condemning racism and you proclaim your love for a racist. Aahh so cute.

garra · 09-12-2018 03:13PM

mosstin wrote: »

Fair play to Sterling for coming out that and pointing the finger at the press for stoking racial tension. He's spot on.
On a related note, isn't it about time he wasn't booed any more at Anfield? I know we pride ourselves on the, ahem, most knowledgeable fans thing, but if that were actually the case, we'd realise that he's made huge progress at City and we got a lot of money for him. The booing thing really bugs me. It's just sad at this stage - a jilted lover doorstepping an ex.

Agree with Sterling on this, non-white players are cast in the role of undeserving, shifty, Johnny Foreigner types who don't speak propa English and should keep away from your daughters. I'd be shocked if we don't see a racism tinged story on another non-white player before end of week, it's endemic in English journalism.

Booing of Sterling was borne of the tumultuous transfer saga, and perceived slight when he wanted to leave the club - which gave him a platform to start his inconsistent PL career - for more money. That would be the case regardless of his colour.

niallo27 · 09-12-2018 03:16PM

Cantona's Collars wrote: »

Sterling condemning racism and you proclaim your love for a racist. Aahh so cute.

Alleged racist. It was never proven in a court of law. If you could correct your post it would be great.

Charlie19 · 09-12-2018 03:25PM

I don't get the hate for Martin Tyler.

noodler · 09-12-2018 03:26PM

Cantona's Collars wrote: »

Sterling condemning racism and you proclaim your love for a racist. Aahh so cute.

Also, serious effort.

j8wk2feszrnpao · 09-12-2018 03:27PM

Cantona's Collars wrote: »

Sterling condemning racism and you proclaim your love for a racist. Aahh so cute.

Jesus. Within a min you post that. Creepy stalking stuff.

niallo27 · 09-12-2018 03:28PM

Charlie19 wrote: »

I don't get the hate for Martin Tyler.

Really, he mentioned the offside goal at least 8 times yesterday as if things would have been so different. It's pretty obvious he doesn't like Liverpool.

garra · 09-12-2018 03:30PM

Charlie19 wrote: »

I don't get the hate for Martin Tyler.

He doesn't have orgasms when we score so needs replacing. Actually I enjoy hearing his strangulated whimpers of goal announcements when we are playing, I revel in the gut-wrenching disappointment of a Salah hat-trick as if I was watching the game with a United fan.

niallo27 · 09-12-2018 03:31PM

I actually don't mind him bringing it up. The whole thing was a **** show. Do people know that evra actually thought he called him the n word and this was his original complaint.

Charlie19 · 09-12-2018 03:33PM

niallo27 wrote: »

Really, he mentioned the offside goal at least 8 times yesterday as if things would have been so different. It's pretty obvious he doesn't like Liverpool.

I've read comments regarding his hate for Liverpool over the last few years but I just don't see it. He's basically a pundit and has to be biased but I don't feel he shows any love or hate for any particular club.

Owl. · 09-12-2018 03:34PM

Oh Christ. Can we not go over this again? It always ends in a ****show with cards all over the place.

niallo27 · 09-12-2018 03:35PM

Owl. wrote: »

Oh Christ. Can we not go over this again? It always ends in a ****show with cards all over the place.

Ya can we just agree Tyler is biased and get over it.

Owl. · 09-12-2018 03:35PM

Charlie19 wrote: »

I've read comments regarding his hate for Liverpool over the last few years but I just don't see it. He's basically a pundit and has to be biased but I don't feel he shows any love or hate for any particular club.

If Paul Pogba had scored a goal like Salah's third yesterday Tyler would have to be hospitalised for pulling the flute off himself.

citytillidie · 09-12-2018 03:39PM

Charlie19 wrote: »

I've read comments regarding his hate for Liverpool over the last few years but I just don't see it. He's basically a pundit and has to be biased but I don't feel he shows any love or hate for any particular club.

He is not a pundit he is a commentater

retalivity · 09-12-2018 03:39PM

munstermagic11 wrote: »

Has he pointed it out? i.e. specially said which paper/writer? Otherwise he’s just painting everyone with the same brush, in an attempt to quiten any critism.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BrKYvF3gH9e/

Calls out the daily heil, he's spot on in fairness.

Cantona's Collars · 09-12-2018 03:44PM

munstermagic11 wrote: »

Jesus. Within a min you post that. Creepy stalking stuff.

Didn't know there was a time limit on replying to posts?
Did you never hear of the word "coincidence"?

Agent Coulson · 09-12-2018 03:45PM

I'm pretty sure if I was on £25k a week a bank would have no problem giving me a mortgage for a £2.5m house.

These lads are driving £100k + cars at 18 can you imagine the insurance on them.

Is it racist or is it showing the ridiculous money kids are being paid before they even play 1 professional senior game?

marno21 · 09-12-2018 03:49PM

Charlie19 wrote: »

I've read comments regarding his hate for Liverpool over the last few years but I just don't see it. He's basically a pundit and has to be biased but I don't feel he shows any love or hate for any particular club.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUPNBV3XZV0

j8wk2feszrnpao · 09-12-2018 03:51PM

Cantona's Collars wrote: »

Didn't know there was a time limit on replying to posts?
Did you never hear of the word "coincidence"?

Not with creepy stalkers.

j8wk2feszrnpao · 09-12-2018 03:55PM

retalivity wrote: »

https://www.instagram.com/p/BrKYvF3gH9e/

Calls out the daily heil, he's spot on in fairness.

One guy is well known, has played for City in the PL and expected to have a bright England future.
Never heard of the other one.
That’s the difference I see.
The Mail is a rotten rag, and it’s a crap article. But it doesn’t equal stoking racism. Maybe it is, or maybe you need to be looking for it.

gimli2112 · 09-12-2018 03:55PM

that Martial commentary is proof enough for me "YEEEEEESSSSSS"

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