Liverpool FC Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 2013/14 Mod warning post#7005

Turtyturd · 16-02-2014 07:55PM

aramush wrote: »

I don't get how some Arsenal fans see this as revenge? The game that really mattered they got spanked 5-1!!

They are desperate for a trophy...most likely going out of the CL in this round, and unlikely to fall below 4th. This was still a big game for them.

NukaCola · 16-02-2014 07:57PM

I know its an Arsenal thing but Arsene really showed up Mourinho with his reply to "being a specialist in failure"

"I do not want to go into that - those were silly, disrespectful remarks. I never spoke about him in my press conference. I know one thing, it is more embarrassing for Chelsea than it is for me."

Well said

billy2012 · 16-02-2014 07:58PM

Webb is some bottler.

Turtyturd · 16-02-2014 07:58PM

NukaCola wrote: »

I know its an Arsenal thing but Arsene really showed up Mourinho with his reply to "being a specialist in failure"

"I do not want to go into that - those were silly, disrespectful remarks. I never spoke about him in my press conference. I know one thing, it is more embarrassing for Chelsea than it is for me."

Well said

It's hard not to come off classy against Mourinho.

I hope these comments are ok.

donfers · 16-02-2014 07:59PM

apart from the missed chances and bad refereeeing the big thing I take from the game is the fact, for the first time in a long time I expected us to boss a game against a top four side away from home, we did and in all honesty we should have mullered them again - so it's an upward curve lads and I would feel a hell of a lot worse if that was a league games

2 things we should take from the game

1. we're a match for anyone, home or way, teams are scared to death of us - we are growing in confidence with each passing day

2. let's do everything possible to ensure webb doesn't influence our season any more, we should really publically slam him at this stage

OwaynOTT · 16-02-2014 07:59PM

Gbear wrote: »

They didn't have all bloody day like last week but they still had plenty of time.

Not giving 20 yards of room to our midfielders every time they got the ball isn't Arsenal working miracles - it's the absolute least they should've been doing.

It still wasn't good enough to be consistently winning games against teams as good as us or better and if they're that average against Bayern they'll get mangled.

I have no doubt Bayern will prove to be a much sterner test for their Midfield. Our midfield needed strengthening in Jan and I don't think Hendo would have made much difference from the start. Just trying to stand up for our little Allen, seems to get harsh criticism that most of the time isn't warranted.

Agueroooo · 16-02-2014 08:00PM

billy2012 wrote: »

Webb is some bottler.

terrible referee whos' rep is only built from being Mr Nice Guy.

every industry has them.

enfant terrible · 16-02-2014 08:04PM

Turtyturd wrote: »

They are desperate for a trophy...most likely going out of the CL in this round, and unlikely to fall below 4th. This was still a big game for them.

Yee not desperate for a trophy no?

theoneeyedman · 16-02-2014 08:05PM

Demosthenese wrote: »

The guy lacks bottle, simple as that. Always say to any striker that plays a lone role even at club level - take a look at the centre halves for the first 15mins, decide which one is the weakest and stick to him all game. Pick on him. There is always 1 centre half more vulnerable than the other. Sanogo never once went near Skrtel for an aerial duel - very clever. Agger is just a very average centre half when it comes to aerial duels. Needs to man up bigtime. Well suited to Barca.

Exactly as I posted in the game thread, he needs to man the fcuk Up! Even for the 2nd goal he was brushed off by ox and turned around to whine at Webb as he was chasing him. Don't know how he can be thought of as a great player by anyone when he is so easily pushed around.

monkey9 · 16-02-2014 08:06PM

NukaCola wrote: »

I know its an Arsenal thing but Arsene really showed up Mourinho with his reply to "being a specialist in failure"

"I do not want to go into that - those were silly, disrespectful remarks. I never spoke about him in my press conference. I know one thing, it is more embarrassing for Chelsea than it is for me."

Well said

Saw that interview. Mourinho is incapable of doing what Wenger has done at Arsenal. He's overseen a major transition in building their own stadium that I think they have now fully paid for(??) whilst bringing in the revenue of Champions League football every year. He'll only fully be truly appreciated for what he's done years from now when people look back in hindsight

Sorry for going off topic.

Utopia Parkway · 16-02-2014 08:11PM

theoneeyedman wrote: »

Exactly as I posted in the game thread, he needs to man the fcuk Up! Even for the 2nd goal he was brushed off by ox and turned around to whine at Webb as he was chasing him. Don't know how he can be thought of as a great player by anyone when he is so easily pushed around.

For someone covered in tattoos he certainly doesn't play like a hard man. Sanogo was basically a French Grant Holt and any time the two of them jumped for the ball, Agger came away holding his head or his arm looking for a free-kick. Less complaining and give him some back.

opr · 16-02-2014 08:13PM

Last person in the world to want to defend Howard Webb but he does have a horrible view of the penalty incident.

Opr

OwaynOTT · 16-02-2014 08:14PM

enfant terrible wrote: »

Yee not desperate for a trophy no?

Have you not heard? It's our year, we didn't want the double.

gimli2112 · 16-02-2014 08:16PM

opr wrote: »

Last person in the world to want to defend Howard Webb but he does have a horrible view of the penalty incident.

Opr

PENALTY
oh wait

niallo27 · 16-02-2014 08:16PM

opr wrote: »

Last person in the world to want to defend Howard Webb but he does have a horrible view of the penalty incident.

Opr

He is blocking the vital moment there though. You can't see the kick.

Turtyturd · 16-02-2014 08:18PM

Said it in the match thread but very few refs would have given 2 penos that close together no matter how stonewall the were. His inconsistent booking was worse. Monreal could have done some damage to Allen, and Podolski seemed to have permission to foul as many times as he wanted.

Agueroooo · 16-02-2014 08:20PM

billy2012 wrote: »

Webb is some bottler.

Turtyturd wrote: »

Said it in the match thread but very few refs would have given 2 penos that close together no matter how stonewall the were. His inconsistent booking was worse. Monreal could have done some damage to Allen, and Podolski seemed to have permission to foul as many times as he wanted.

yes but the disappointment is compounded when you think of the other critical cockup from him in the Chelsea game when it also was Suarez getting clobbered by Eto.

opr · 16-02-2014 08:21PM

niallo27 wrote: »

He is blocking the vital moment there though. You can't see the kick.

I know, I'm saying from his angle it isn't as clear cut as when you see it from other angles. The barge just doesn't seem as pronounced (looks like more shoulder to shoulder) with the kick obscured and it looks awful theatrical from Suarez. When you see the other angle, no question it's a penalty but I can see how he doesn't give it from his position.

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Opr

monkey9 · 16-02-2014 08:23PM

Agueroooo wrote: »

yes but the disappointment is compounded when you think of the other critical cockup from him in the Chelsea game when it also was Suarez getting clobbered by Eto.

That Chelsea one was worse. Shockingly bad

MD1990 · 16-02-2014 08:26PM

opr wrote: »

Last person in the world to want to defend Howard Webb but he does have a horrible view of the penalty incident.

Opr

this is a joke

Charlie19 · 16-02-2014 08:29PM

There is no defending that decision, Its a clear penalty. Poor referee.

gimli2112 · 16-02-2014 08:31PM

Always remember Lampard charging Finan at Anfield and the ref gave Chelski the pen. Still shudder thinking of it.

MD1990 · 16-02-2014 08:35PM

we need Sakho back
Agger is good on the ball but he is slow,not very strong & poor in the air

D'Agger · 16-02-2014 08:39PM

gimli2112 wrote: »

Always remember Lampard charging Finan at Anfield and the ref gave Chelski the pen. Still shudder thinking of it.

Fairly certain it was Malouda, we were supposed to be in for him that summer & Chelsea beat us to him (Some things never change :pac:) so was disgusted when he won it for running into Finnan

DenMan · 16-02-2014 08:39PM

Arsenal fan here guys! Delighted with the win! Whatever Wenger said definitely had an effect on the team. Defensively Arsenal were strong and disciplined today, unlike last week. They really need to carry this forward now, especially against Bayern. Well done to Liverpool on a great game. They are definitely going in the right direction under BR. It’s great to see a young manager doing so well and be supported by the club’s board. With 12 games left in the league and only 4 points behind the leaders you've a great chance of winning the title imo. Most of the other teams challenging are still in Europe and in the domestic cups. I hope you show the same intensity and great forward attacking play for the remainder of the season. This could very well be your year! By the way there was a very nice embrace by Cazorla and Suarez at full time. Two wonderful footballers who have a lot of respect and admiration for one another!

16-02-2014 08:40PM

MD1990 wrote: »

we need Sakho back
Agger is good on the ball but he is slow,not very strong & poor in the air

Sakho has been patchy too tbh.

Skrtel has been best of the 4. If someone said that to me in the summer I'd have laughed

Gbear · 16-02-2014 08:48PM

niallo27 wrote: »

He is blocking the vital moment there though. You can't see the kick.

Ahah! Sure he couldn't see it because there was some gob****e in the way!

Oh.. wait..

passremarkable · 16-02-2014 08:51PM

Disappointed to be knocked of the cup but reasonably happy with the performance.
its been a long time since we have been that confident in possession and so threatening in attack away to a top side, we have improved dramatically under Rodgers in the last 12 months.
At start of season i thought we would still be outside top 4, and thought it was 2/3 years away..
so onwards and upwards for the remainder of the league where we can hopefully cement our top 4 spot, anything better and its a bonus.

darced · 16-02-2014 08:52PM

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Nuri Sahin · 16-02-2014 08:53PM

rarnes1 wrote: »

Sakho has been patchy too tbh.

Skrtel has been best of the 4. If someone said that to me in the summer I'd have laughed

Disagree man. 10 minute meltdown against Chelsea aside, he's been mostly very good which is impressive when you factor in everything -

New team
New league
New language
New formation/system (remember he came in and played 3 at the back for the first time in his career)
Revolving door of teammtes given all the injuries.

I have little doubt we have on our hands the best center back in the league once he settles down.

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