jesus_thats_gre wrote: » Two signings in these positions would reason to be optimistic and positive about our lot. A lack of good investment in these positions is sufficient justification to be very wary about our chances this season, how we are progressing relative to our competitors, to wonder whether Rogers is really the one and whether the owners are blowing smoke up our holes.
Mr Alan wrote: » Delighted with the win today. Pretty good performance overall. Positives: 1) Toure 2) Lucas 3) Sturridge 4) Coutinho Negatives: 1) Same weaknesses as last season 2) Sterling 3) Mignolet looks uncomfortable coming for the ball in the air & also with the ball at his feet
Pedalstool wrote: » If Liverpool were to add someone with the apparent quality of Willian into that front 4, I would expect us to have a real chance of pushing for 4th.
Nuri Sahin wrote: » Alan is right about Mignolet, when it came to the distribution side of things I thought he was quite poor. Hopefully that improves over time and the flapping at one or two crosses were down to just nerves. I remember reading he's usually excellent when in this area or at least he was for Sunderland. The double save at the deal are a foundation for him to build on.
mormank wrote: » You thought Mignolet looked uncomfortable coming for crosses and with the ball at his feet? I would have to disagree here, I thought he was quite commanding in his box from crosses to be fair and I was pleasantly surprised by his distribution also including one or two inch perfect longer passes to the full backs while being closed down.
Kirby wrote: » Er.....he nearly handed Stoke a goal when he came for a cross and got nowhere near it and crouch knocked it down to huth who hammered it against the crossbar. He looked mad shakey on another cross later in the game too. Then ofcourse he was closed down and his clearance rocketed off a stoke player and could have gone anywhere....including straight into the goal. Was very lucky.But for his peno save, he was pretty poor today. The save makes up for it because getting up so quick to stop Jones was excellent.
jesus_thats_gre wrote: » Again, I think it would be great if we after him as it is a clear statement of intend from the owners but I really do think that adding another forward should be way down our priority list - that is unless we are going to solve at least one of the CB/DM probs as well before the window closes. I really do think that the CB and DM positions will have a more significant impact on our ambitions for 4th place.
Pedalstool wrote: » I think today is the most cohesive the team has looked since Benitez was in charge. In terms of what he's trying to achieve on the pitch tactically, I think Rodgers is doing really well. The quality of the players will, in the end, determine how many points we win.
jesus_thats_gre wrote: » I really do think that the CB and DM positions will have a more significant impact on our ambitions for 4th place.
jesus_thats_gre wrote: » Again, I think it would be great if we after him as it is a clear statement of intend from the owners but I really do think that adding another forward should be way down our priority list - that is unless we are going to solve at least one of the CB/DM probs as well before the window closes.I really do think that the CB and DM positions will have a more significant impact on our ambitions for 4th place.
Call Me Jimmy wrote: » On the crosses: in fairness wasn't he up against Crouch?
jesus_thats_gre wrote: » I agree actually. I do think we are going in the right direction on the pitch, i.e. tactically. Off the pitch, I am still not so sure. - Not certain that Rogers does have final say on transfers - confidence is reducing on that. - Not happy about the he said she said nonsense from ex players that is in conflict to what the club and/or Rogers is saying. - Worried that the owners care more about financial success and on the pitch success - Worried that the club is doing an Arsenal when it comes to big signings, i.e. a lot of bluster but no real desire to follow through, in order to placate fans. - Worried that Rogers is too attack/flare focused and isn't giving the defence sufficient focus. Just a few niggling doubts there. In isolation, they are nothing issues, but when rolled together, I can see why some fans aren't convinced - particularly on the owners. My gut instinct is that they haven't enabled Rogers by backing him in the transfer market.
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billy2012 wrote: » Completely disagree. I think Willian replacing Henderson would have much more of a positive impact on the team than say a CB replacing Toure / Agger. I don't think a new CB will offer alot more than Toure? What do feel he is lacking that a new CB would bring to the team?
Pedalstool wrote: » Well all those doubts will disappear if we sign Willian I would imagine!
jesus_thats_gre wrote: » As for Willian being an improvement over Henderson. Do they even play the same position - that is a genuine question. I assumed that he is a wing forward.
jesus_thats_gre wrote: » Do you really think that we have sufficient cover if Toure or Agger sustain a medium to long term injury. Do you think that we have sufficient competition to prevent either becoming complacent? I think no is the glaringly obvious answer to both. Skrtel was good enough but obviously isn't rated by the manager. As for Willian being an improvement over Henderson. Do they even play the same position - that is a genuine question. I assumed that he is a wing forward.
Nuri Sahin wrote: » Alan is right about Mignolet, when it came to the distribution side of things I thought he was quite poor. Hopefully that improves over time and the flapping at one or two crosses were down to just nerves. I remember reading he's usually excellent when in this area or at least he was for Sunderland. The double save at the deal are a foundation for him to build on. People are reading far too much into Sterling's cameo btw, as well as over analysing the first game of the season IMO. Get 3 points in the board asap and we've done that.
Pedalstool wrote: » Henderson seemed to be playing wide right today. Or was I the only one who thought that?
Kirby wrote: » Er.....he nearly handed Stoke a goal when he came for a cross and got nowhere near it and crouch knocked it down to huth who hammered it against the crossbar. He looked mad shakey on another cross later in the game too. Then ofcourse he was closed down and his clearance rocketed off a stoke player and could have gone anywhere....including straight into the goal. Was very lucky. But for his peno save, he was pretty poor today. The save makes up for it because getting up so quick to stop Jones was excellent.
