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Liverpool FC Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 12/13

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  • #2672
    Grayditch
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,347 ✭✭✭✭Grayditch


    Wisdom back after injury and has to shackle Bale. Poor bastard.


  • #2673
    Crash Bang Wall
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,365 ✭✭✭Crash Bang Wall


    Wisdom is back. But I fear Bale will give him the run around so I would prefer Glen at RB.

    i would probably go Downing LB and Enrique LW/LF what ever its called now.

    No idea what he will do in MF, Gerrard doesnt have the legs but I dont think BR will drop/rest him


  • #2674
    amiable
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,206 ✭✭✭✭amiable


    5starpool wrote: »
    I thought he was out for 2 weeks?

    Also, I assume this game is too early for Lucas? Possibly on the bench against Southampton I reckon.

    Rodgers confirmed earlier that Wisdom is available for selection


  • #2675
    whatawaster
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,911 ✭✭✭✭whatawaster


    I'd play

    Reina

    Johnson
    Skrtel
    Agger
    Enrique

    Allen
    Henderson
    Gerrard

    Suso
    Sterling
    Suarez


  • #2676
    5starpool
    Subscribers Posts: 32,872 ✭✭✭✭5starpool


    If Wisdom is back then at least we will be spared Downing again.

    Interesting to see if Suso or Enrique get the nod then.


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  • #2677
    Grayditch
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,347 ✭✭✭✭Grayditch


    I'd really like to see Assaidi come on in the second half against some more tired legs.


  • #2678
    Cartman78
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,215 ✭✭✭✭Cartman78


    Downing should be left-back...............................left back in the team bus :pac:

    He's a liability in defence and ineffective going forward.

    I'd keep Enrique in his new LW Attacking Maestro role and stick Wisdom in at RB. It's a risk putting him up against Bale alright but less of a risk than having Downing on the pitch imho


  • #2679
    Luckycharms_74
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 6,769 ✭✭✭Luckycharms_74


    Horrible news about the death of a young kid on LFC books :(.
    Thoughts and prayers go out to his family. May he rest in peace. YNWA

    http://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/latest-news/lfc-mourns-stephen-packer
    wrote:
    Liverpool Football Club are deeply saddened to announce the passing of one of the club's Academy U9 players, Stephen Packer.
    stephen packer

    Stephen passed away on Sunday evening following an incredibly brave battle with cancer.

    The youngster, a huge Liverpool fan, made a big impression on everyone he encountered at the Academy due to his happy nature and willingness to learn.

    Stephen was very highly thought of among the coaches and during his short time at the Academy, had demonstrated he possessed the skills to develop into a very talented young footballer.

    Academy director Frank McParland said: "Everybody at the club has been deeply shocked and saddened by Stevie's passing.

    "He was very highly thought of by everyone he came into contact with. He was a really happy kid and always had a smile on his face.

    "Not only that, but Stevie was a really talented young footballer. He was the best athlete within his group and very speedy.

    "Stevie is going to be really missed by everyone here and we'd all like to offer his family and friends our condolences."

    Everybody at Liverpool Football Club is deeply saddened by the tragic news of Stephen's death and would like to offer our deepest sympathies to his family and friends at this time.


  • #2680
    Leiva
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,117 ✭✭✭✭Leiva


    RIP little man .:o

    such a happy looking chap.

    stephenpacker263.jpg

    puts things into perspective.


  • #2681
    Hidalgo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,845 ✭✭✭Hidalgo


    Cartman78 wrote: »
    Downing should be left-back...............................left back in the team bus :pac:

    He's a liability in defence and ineffective going forward.

    I'd keep Enrique in his new LW Attacking Maestro role and stick Wisdom in at RB. It's a risk putting him up against Bale alright but less of a risk than having Downing on the pitch imho

    Wisdom facing Bale could be dodge, it could end up like the Everton game. Although it was a combined threat of Baines & Miralles that day.

    Playing Johnson at RB might allow him to do damage going forward, if Bale doesn't track back to help Vertongen.


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  • #2682
    PRAF
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,801 ✭✭✭PRAF


    Have to say, I'm not confident about the Spurs game. Not sure we have enough offensive threat away from home. Also, Spurs have so many dangerous players, we'll be doing well to keep a clean sheet this time. That said, we owe them a beating, especially as they kept stealing our transfer targets this summer!

    Agree with others who've suggested that Bale vs Wisdom could be a mismatch. Would be tempted to play 5 at the back for this game and try to hit Spurs on the counter.

    Would also be tempted to rest Allen & Sterling who have looked a little tired recently. Keep them for the final 30 mins.


  • #2683
    Kess73
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,560 ✭✭✭✭Kess73


    PRAF wrote: »
    Have to say, I'm not confident about the Spurs game. Not sure we have enough offensive threat away from home. Also, Spurs have so many dangerous players, we'll be doing well to keep a clean sheet this time. That said, we owe them a beating, especially as they kept stealing our transfer targets this summer!

    Agree with others who've suggested that Bale vs Wisdom could be a mismatch. Would be tempted to play 5 at the back for this game and try to hit Spurs on the counter.

    Would also be tempted to rest Allen & Sterling who have looked a little tired recently. Keep them for the final 30 mins.



    Am more worried about Dembele, if he plays, than Bale tbh. If our midfield is as generous at leaving big gaps as they have been of late, he could have a bloody field day coming through the centre.


  • #2684
    mike65
    Closed Accounts Posts: 88,968 ✭✭✭✭mike65


    4-5-1 for one game only. I'd take a horrid draw.


  • #2685
    Kess73
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,560 ✭✭✭✭Kess73


    mike65 wrote: »
    4-5-1 for one game only. I'd take a horrid draw.


    Who would make up your five and would it be a flat five or a staggered five across the centre?


  • #2686
    Mr Alan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,372 ✭✭✭✭Mr Alan


    What the **** is wrong with people in here?! :confused:


  • #2687
    mike65
    Closed Accounts Posts: 88,968 ✭✭✭✭mike65


    mike65 wrote: »
    4-5-1 for one game only. I'd take a horrid draw.
    Kess73 wrote: »
    Who would make up your five and would it be a flat five or a staggered five across the centre?

    Wisdom---Skrtel--Agger--Johnson
    Gerrard-Hendo-Allen-Sahin-Enrique
    Suarez

    Basically clog up the middle, protect Wisdom and hope for something down the left


  • #2688
    RodgersLFC
    Closed Accounts Posts: 283 ✭✭RodgersLFC


    Really hope we can get a results tomorrow. I have a deep-lying hatred for Tottenham that I cant explain. Typical small club syndrome fans, do reasonably well for a couple of seasons and they think they're Barcelona Mark 2.


  • #2689
    Washington Irving
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,066 ✭✭✭Washington Irving


    Three points tomorrow could be one of the most important wins of the season. I feel a win over one of the top 5 could really give the squad a boost before a crucial run of fixtures


  • #2690
    Vicxas
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,637 ✭✭✭✭Vicxas


    We have a lot of "should wins" between now and january, winning or at least a draw in some would put us in a great position for the new year and a shot at the top 4.


  • #2691
    jesus_thats_gre
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,442 ✭✭✭✭jesus_thats_gre


    RodgersLFC wrote: »
    Really hope we can get a results tomorrow. I have a deep-lying hatred for Tottenham that I cant explain. Typical small club syndrome fans, do reasonably well for a couple of seasons and they think they're Barcelona Mark 2.

    They are anything but a small club in fairness..


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  • #2692
    Chucky the tree
    Closed Accounts Posts: 19,341 ✭✭✭✭Chucky the tree


    Hate Spurs away. Would be very happy with a draw.


  • #2693
    5starpool
    Subscribers Posts: 32,872 ✭✭✭✭5starpool


    Spurs are clear favourites tomorrow night. A point there is a good result. A point at Swansea isn't terrible, but it is somewhere we should be expecting to have a good chance to win.


  • #2694
    djPSB
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,299 ✭✭✭djPSB


    Interesting article from 2 years ago.

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/l/liverpool/8611991.stm


  • #2695
    Leiva
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,117 ✭✭✭✭Leiva


    djPSB wrote: »
    Interesting article from 2 years ago.

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/l/liverpool/8611991.stm

    Great forward thinking by Rafa but also Borrell was spot on with his 2yr prediction before he would produce any first teamers.

    Long may it continue.


  • #2696
    YouTookMyName
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,360 ✭✭✭YouTookMyName


    Darren Bent on loan be worth a look? He can finish.


  • #2697
    Francie Barrett
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,159 ✭✭✭✭Francie Barrett


    YouTookMyName wrote: »
    Darren Bent on loan be worth a look? He can finish.
    Not even in the squad for Villa's match tonight, apparently he stormed off when he found out.


  • #2698
    djPSB
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,299 ✭✭✭djPSB


    YouTookMyName wrote: »
    Darren Bent on loan be worth a look? He can finish.

    Offer 4-5 million for him.


  • #2699
    5starpool
    Subscribers Posts: 32,872 ✭✭✭✭5starpool


    No, please no. If Darren Bent is the extent of our ambition then we are settling for 6th at best.


  • #2700
    Grayditch
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,347 ✭✭✭✭Grayditch


    djPSB wrote: »
    Offer 4-5 million for him.

    Is he even worth that nowadays?

    What's his problem, anyway?


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  • #2701
    Kerrigooney
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,987 ✭✭✭Kerrigooney


    Grayditch wrote: »
    Is he even worth that nowadays?

    What's his problem, anyway?

    He's dung.


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