Liverpool FC Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 11/12 - Mod Note 4153

8-10 · 20-11-2011 10:45AM

dannydiamond wrote: »

I watched Moneyball tonight. The guy that plays John Henry is the spit of him!

It's a cracking movie btw.

One of my all-time favourite books, can't wait for the movie!

mosstin · 20-11-2011 10:50AM

doc_17 wrote: »

if Suarez is found guilty what could the punishment be? I'm assuming some sort of ban but I have no idea what length it would be? Anybody know?

Probably 6-8 games minimum.

Melion · 20-11-2011 11:08AM

Jesus christ, its just been on SSN that Torres has scored more league goals for Liverpool in 2011 than he has for Chelsea. That is incredible.

20-11-2011 11:14AM

Melion wrote: »

Jesus christ, its just been on SSN that Torres has scored more league goals for Liverpool in 2011 than he has for Chelsea. That is incredible.

I will comment on this post at 5.55 pm !

Leiva · 20-11-2011 11:41AM

mosstin wrote: »

Probably 6-8 games minimum.

I'm glad you said minimum cause I would say 8 would be the starting point .

But if he does get banned we can either plod on grabbing draws here and there , or it could solidify the squad and we could turn a major negative into a massive positive .
That would require the likes of Carroll , Downing & Hendo showing their true values .

Kess73 · 20-11-2011 12:11PM

doc_17 wrote: »

if Suarez is found guilty what could the punishment be? I'm assuming some sort of ban but I have no idea what length it would be? Anybody know?

Crucifixion at the very least.

Mind you if he were to be found genuinely guilty he would deserve a very harsh punishment. I know some might disagree with that as it would be a massive blow to the team, but certain things I don't want associated with LFC and racism is one of them.

I'm just hoping that it is deemed as a misunderstanding, and that it is really what happened as well.

We have only two true consistent game changers in the team right now, one in attack and one in goals, so we cannot afford to be without either of them.

Take Reina out and we lose the man who pulls off so many important saves each season and who has already pulled off a hell of a lot of them this season.

Take Suarez out and we lose the only man in our squad who looks a threat in every game he plays. There are other players who look a threat every now and then, but nobody else in the squad carries that threat in every game they play for the club.

d22ontour · 20-11-2011 12:16PM

Kess73 wrote: »

Mind you if he were to be found genuinely guilty he would deserve a very harsh punishment. I know some might disagree with that as it would be a massive blow to the team, but certain things I don't want associated with LFC and racism is one of them.

I'm just hoping that it is deemed as a misunderstanding, and that it is really what happened as well.

No need for a sensible post about the incident tbh.

Jesus Wept · 20-11-2011 12:36PM

As per the bbc website, we have hit the woodwork 10 times, more than any other premiership team this season. No idea how often the others have hit it.

Aside from playing poorly and being lolbad in the transfer market, we are probably running somewhat below par.

daithijjj · 20-11-2011 12:53PM

For me this a game for Dirkaldinho.

I would prefer to see a line up close to this.

Reina

Johnson

Agger

Skrtel

Enrique

Lucas

Henderson

Adam

Kuyt

Downing

Suarez

My only worry with that would be Kuyt's ability (pace) to track Cole so possibly start Downing there and give Cole pace to worry about, i just fear Kuyt's lack of it might see Cole go forward more frequently.

Hendo should play centrally and help out Adam/Lucas.

Use Enrique and Johnson as our width, play a controlled game and hopefully nick it 1-0.

Leiva · 20-11-2011 12:58PM

Lucas and Adam have to be rocksolid today when on defensive duties , especially when it comes to Mata .

Also if Henderson starts he is gonna have to be box to box otherwise everything will be coming down on top of the RB.

I also hope VB plays his high line back four cause I could see Suarez having some luck getting in behind with the quality of pass from Adam and Co.

Melion · 20-11-2011 01:01PM

daithijjj wrote: »

For me this a game for Dirkaldinho.

I would prefer to see a line up close to this.
Reina
Johnson
Agger
Skrtel
Enrique
Lucas
Henderson
Adam
Kuyt
Downing
Suarez

My only worry with that would be Kuyt's ability (pace) to track Cole so possibly start Downing there and give Cole pace to worry about, i just fear Kuyt's lack of it might see Cole go forward more frequently.

Hendo should play centrally and help out Adam/Lucas.

Use Enrique and Johnson as our width, play a controlled game and hopefully nick it 1-0.

Spearing for Henderson and Bellamy for Downing and that would be my choice

daithijjj · 20-11-2011 01:22PM

Melion wrote: »

Spearing for Henderson and Bellamy for Downing and that would be my choice

Lets just say, i hope we pick a selection that does not appear to be naive like we set up at Spurs. Id like to think Steve Clark would be a good man to sort things out for this one.

Phoenix Park · 20-11-2011 03:16PM

If Henderson hasn't got a look centrally i doubt Chelsea away is the game we'll see it. Kuyt on the right for this for me. By the way, Ashley Cole has lost a decent bit of his pace this season imo.

dannydiamond · 20-11-2011 03:47PM

A 12-month long diet and a change of image - including the loss of his ponytail – are part of Liverpool’s plans to get Andy Carroll firing, the Sunday People report.

The £35m January arrival has had a quiet start to his career at Anfield, netting just four times in 16 Premier League games since joining the club. He’s also fallen out of favour with Fabio Capello at international level.

Despite the 22-year-old’s relative youth, Liverpool are keen to see an upturn in his fortunes and the paper reports that his diet and drinking will be closely monitored in order to ensure the striker is in peak condition.

A source said: “Andy is happy to go along with this long training schedule Liverpool have devised for him. It’s a conditioning programme which will look at his whole lifestyle. While Carroll is obviously a big lad he is not particularly muscular and they are wanting to put this right. They are not looking to give him more bulk, but more strength.”

Kenny Dalglish has publicly backed his striker and said to ignore his hefty transfer fee.

Dalglish said: “Andy’s price-tag is only a problem for other people, not for us.

“He replaced a £50m striker which means we are £15m up on the deal – so he’s not a bad buy. Besides, we don’t look at anyone’s price.”

http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/20112011/58/premier-league-papers-liverpool-carroll-makeover.html

Jesus Wept · 20-11-2011 05:30PM

His ponytail is the source of his powers.

ShamoBuc · 20-11-2011 06:52PM

I sense a bit of possitivity coming.....

20-11-2011 06:53PM

Wish we could play every game away from home...

Phoenix Park · 20-11-2011 06:53PM

Great 3 points.

Skrtel looks a different man beside Agger, hope Carra stays on the bench.

Hate repeating myself but Adam again looked knackered with 15/20 to go.

Nando who and all that...

ilovelamp2000 · 20-11-2011 06:54PM

Phoenix Park wrote: »

Great 3 points.

Skrtel looks a different man beside Agger, hope Carra stays on the bench.

Hate repeating myself but Adam again looked knackered with 15/20 to go.

Nando who and all that...

Adam had an excellent game. Again.

Jesus Wept · 20-11-2011 06:54PM

It's our year.

Phoenix Park · 20-11-2011 06:56PM

ilovelamp2000 wrote: »

Adam had an excellent game. Again.

Read my post properly, i didn't say he was poor.

Mr Alan · 20-11-2011 06:56PM

ilovelamp2000 wrote: »

Adam had an excellent game. Again.

Agreed. He's been very good since he came.

Leiva · 20-11-2011 06:58PM

I really liked our staring formation .

We looked solid yet all attacking play was in waves rather than a single attacking formation that fizzles out .

We moved forward together but always had no gaps at the back .

Johnson looks like the player we bought .

Happy out .

mike65 · 20-11-2011 06:59PM

Now if only Liverpool could play that kind of formation/approach at home.

20-11-2011 06:59PM

Phoenix Park wrote: »

Great 3 points.

Skrtel looks a different man beside Agger, hope Carra stays on the bench.

Hate repeating myself but Adam again looked knackered with 15/20 to go.

Nando who and all that...

Adam set up Johnson's goal with a brilliant ball and was excellent all day

Super-Rush · 20-11-2011 07:01PM

very happy with that performance. Our defence looked very solid today and again Pepe showed why he is priceless. Adam was my moto. Roll on next sunday.

20-11-2011 07:02PM

Melion wrote: »

Jesus christ, its just been on SSN that Torres has scored more league goals for Liverpool in 2011 than he has for Chelsea. That is incredible.

rarnes1 wrote: »

I will comment on this post at 5.55 pm !

Phoenix Park · 20-11-2011 07:08PM

rarnes1 wrote: »

Adam set up Johnson's goal with a brilliant ball and was excellent all day

He played well and i'm delighted, all i'm saying is i still don't think he's a man for 90 minutes.

Henderson looked decent when he came on, great bit of skill on the right beating two men

Dub13 · 20-11-2011 07:11PM

The-Rigger wrote: »

It's our year.

Don't be so silly,Next season.

Leiva · 20-11-2011 07:12PM

Can't wait to see Lucas stats .

He was absolutely brilliant today .

Apart from been passed out if the game for the last 15mins when Chelsea brought Mata inside I think he was excellent .

Such a unsung hero it's funny . He is a real gem to have in the line up .

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