Liverpool FC Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 2012/13

Chucky the tree · 26-08-2012 07:13PM

Melion wrote: »

He wasnt easily beaten for the first city goal. He was against Tevez who was too strong for him, Tevez would be too strong for most wingers in a situation like that. He conceded 2 free kicks that i remember, one against Balotelli and one against Kolo Toure, neither of which should have been free kicks.

He was late getting back and then Tevez simply went by him. Here's a clip of it, I don't think Tevez had any difficulty is going past him.

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xt2mvw_li1-1mc-matchhighlight-com_sport?start=13

Melion · 26-08-2012 07:13PM

LuckyLloyd wrote: »

Google is your friend.

I fail to see how the first goal was soft on the part of Reina so i presumed you were saying the 2nd goal was his fault.

Mr Alan · 26-08-2012 07:14PM

LuckyLloyd wrote: »

If he's coming for that we should know about it in Dublin. You know this too.

I do & Reina being the loud mouth he is means I'm in very little doubt that Skrtel was at fault for the goal & likely got the touch despite Reina's call.

Gerty · 26-08-2012 07:15PM

I think Skrtel is going to miss Steve Clarke's influence. Clarke's arrival really coincided with an increase with Skrtel's performances in my opinion.

Similar to Reina and Valero.

Melion · 26-08-2012 07:17PM

Chucky the tree wrote: »

He was late getting back and then Tevez simply went by him. Here's a clip of it, I don't think Tevez had any difficulty is going past him.

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xt2mvw_li1-1mc-matchhighlight-com_sport?start=13

Like i said, Tevez would muscle most players out of the way in a situation like that, never mind a waif like Sterling.

osnola ibax · 26-08-2012 07:19PM

God there is a different level of intelligence in this thread compared to must football threads.

refuting strawmen arguments etc.

Gerty · 26-08-2012 07:23PM

I also hope Sahin enjoyed that sitting in the stands and wants to be part of it for years to come.

Handsome Bob · 26-08-2012 07:27PM

Was impressed by Allen the most today, he more than covered for Lucas and gave some quality balls too. Almost Xabi Alonso-esque in the way he sat deep and competently stroked the ball about.

As for Lucas, what a disaster. Again, his injury has illustrated that we have no real back up for him, and that has been evident for two seasons...and that, my friends, is a ****ing disgrace.

monkey9 · 26-08-2012 07:29PM

Sir Gallagher wrote: »

Tom could do with a few pointers from John about how to woo the ladies.

Was that from today's match?

klose · 26-08-2012 07:30PM

Gerty wrote: »

I also hope Sahin enjoyed that sitting in the stands and wants to be part of it for years to come.

I'm sure he did, chalk and cheese to what he would have been watching if he was in the stands at stoke today.

Agger is staying, great. And rogers hopes to bring more in which is hopfuly a strikers. I reckon adam is a gonner, spearing will go in some shape or form and hopefully Cole will go too.

I'll sleep a happy man tonight anyways and hopefully will be an interesting week re. Transfers

Mr Alan · 26-08-2012 07:31PM

Handsome Bob wrote: »

Was impressed by Allen the most today, he more than covered for Lucas and gave some quality balls too. Almost Xabi Alonso-esque in the way he sat deep and competently stroked the ball about.

As for Lucas, what a disaster. Again, his injury has illustrated that we have no real back up for him, and that has been evident for two seasons...and that, my friends, is a ****ing disgrace.

We have Allen who can play that deeper role?

26-08-2012 07:32PM

Handsome Bob wrote: »

Was impressed by Allen the most today, he more than covered for Lucas and gave some quality balls too. Almost Xabi Alonso-esque in the way he sat deep and competently stroked the ball about.

As for Lucas, what a disaster. Again, his injury has illustrated that we have no real back up for him, and that has been evident for two seasons...and that, my friends, is a ****ing disgrace.

Allen could cover for Lucas, if Sahin is in the team,short term.

Turtyturd · 26-08-2012 07:33PM

Handsome Bob wrote: »

Was impressed by Allen the most today, he more than covered for Lucas and gave some quality balls too. Almost Xabi Alonso-esque in the way he sat deep and competently stroked the ball about.

As for Lucas, what a disaster. Again, his injury has illustrated that we have no real back up for him, and that has been evident for two seasons...and that, my friends, is a ****ing disgrace.

The first part of that contradicts the second part.:D

Handsome Bob · 26-08-2012 07:33PM

Mr Alan wrote: »

We have Allen who can play that deeper role?

rarnes1 wrote: »

Allen could cover for Lucas, if Sahin is in the team,short term.

Aye, but Allen wasn't signed to be Lucas' back up, that's all I'm saying.

klose · 26-08-2012 07:33PM

Handsome Bob wrote: »

Was impressed by Allen the most today, he more than covered for Lucas and gave some quality balls too. Almost Xabi Alonso-esque in the way he sat deep and competently stroked the ball about.

As for Lucas, what a disaster. Again, his injury has illustrated that we have no real back up for him, and that has been evident for two seasons...and that, my friends, is a ****ing disgrace.

In fairness shelvey was good when he came on even though his tackling is pretty bad. I'm aware shelvey isint a replacement but Sahin/gerrard/alan/lucas will all be rotated.

Also club suits are hella slick

Sir Gallagher · 26-08-2012 07:34PM

Handsome Bob wrote: »

Was impressed by Allen the most today, he more than covered for Lucas and gave some quality balls too. Almost Xabi Alonso-esque in the way he sat deep and competently stroked the ball about.

As for Lucas, what a disaster. Again, his injury has illustrated that we have no real back up for him, and that has been evident for two seasons...and that, my friends, is a ****ing disgrace.

opr · 26-08-2012 07:37PM

Sneak preview of the documentary 'Being Liverpool' which aired before the game in America - WOW.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tHGwfwkoVg

Opr

kevohmsford · 26-08-2012 07:41PM

I think we could have put Man City to the sword today if we had a quality striker.

Really pleased by the performance from the players.

Chucky the tree · 26-08-2012 07:42PM

opr wrote: »

Sneak preview of the documentary 'Being Liverpool' which aired before the game in America - WOW.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tHGwfwkoVg

Opr

The sound is really poor - what did he say to him at the end?

witnessrenegade · 26-08-2012 07:44PM

Feck Rodgers doesn't take ****!

Handsome Bob · 26-08-2012 07:48PM

Oh, and I think Allen proved today why he was a worthy signing and not "just another Henderson". I'd say the anti-Rodgers brigade are quite sick at that reality.

byte · 26-08-2012 07:49PM

"Sterling, you know what you said. When I said that you said steady.. you said steady" is what I think he's saying.

ctrl-alt-delete · 26-08-2012 07:49PM

Was really impressed with what I saw from Liverpool today, I didn't see anything of the WBA game so i don't really know what went so wrong in that game. They were uninspiring against Hearts from what I saw midweek, but that was obviously a total different line-up.

I was really impressed with the system. The work rate when they didn't have the ball created numerous chances and on another day may have led to more goals. The composure and decision making when they did have the ball for the most part was excellent too. It was a real team effort, something the likes of Suarez and Gerrard are going to find it difficult to fully adapt to. Nice to see the three defenders coming off shoulder to shoulder at half time talking tactics one would imagine.

In terms of decision making you can see why Skrtel did what he did when he was in that position, it has been drilled into them the importance of having possession of the ball, however it has its obvious problems if you are going to play a blind pass like that rather than kick it out for a throw for example.

What I think is lacking is a clinical striker and I'd imagine that is what Rodgers is hopefully trying to address before the window shuts. The type of player Liverpool have always had a history of having in the past. I think this type of player would work well, with Suarez and Borini playing as inside forwards. I don't think either of them are suited to be playing a central role.

You can see why Carroll is not the ideal player for the central role, but I think it would be unfair to totally shaft him out of a chance of at least working towards it. He will have his uses if he does end up staying at Liverpool. You can also see how the likes of Adam and Cole will not get much of a look in.

Will be very interesting to see who comes in before the window shuts, the addition of that clinical type striker will provide a real call for optimism this season.

Sappy404 · 26-08-2012 07:53PM

Chucky the tree wrote: »

The sound is really poor - what did he say to him at the end?

"Sterling, you know what you said, you said 'steady'".

Backchat during a lecture on improving your attitude is a bit stupid though.

Vudgie · 26-08-2012 07:54PM

byte wrote: »

"Sterling, you know what you said. When I said that you said steady.. you said steady" is what I think he's saying.

Sounds like the dressing down we used to get as kids for back chat to our manager. Come to think of it we were about Sterling's age!

P.s I thought Shelvey was great today after the stinker that he had against Hearts, impressive to bounce back like that.

Sir Gallagher · 26-08-2012 07:59PM

I like that from BR, you've got to keep these pups in line.

GBX · 26-08-2012 08:06PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTg8zy1pfYU

Thought the above clip was part of this vid

Hoki · 26-08-2012 08:15PM

GBX wrote: »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTg8zy1pfYU

Thought the above clip was part of this vid

When that music came on near the end i was expecting to see explosions! Looks good though , will definitely be worth a watch.

Gerty · 26-08-2012 08:19PM

Hoki wrote: »

When that music came on near the end i was expecting to see explosions! Looks good though , will definitely be worth a watch.

When i see Lucas at around 3:27 on the treadmill and the 'go go go go' being shouted at him, i have to admit....It got a little dusty in here.

Melion · 26-08-2012 08:23PM

When and where is it going to air here?

Liverpool FC Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 2012/13

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