Liverpool FC Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 2014 - Mod Note in OP, 1/09

8-10 · 09-09-2014 01:58PM

I don't get why people think Borini should be ahead of Lambert in the pecking order.

noodler · 09-09-2014 02:06PM

8-10 wrote: »

I don't get why people think Borini should be ahead of Lambert in the pecking order.

I think Boroni can play in a front three better than Lambert can...on paper anyway.

However, Lambert has made two contributions in three games whilst getting an assist for England last night.

If it is diamond with two up top then Lambert.

If it is a 4-3-3 with Lambert at the tip then I worry he will be isolated but fine.

If it was a choice between Lambert and Boroni either side of Ballo (as main man) in a 4-3-3 then I'd pick Boroni.

I am pie · 09-09-2014 02:09PM

Got to look at who would cause Villa more problems, I'd say balo up top with sterling in behind supported by players with a bit of pace, wouldn't be surprised to see Markowicz involved somewhere. Have the feeling the Villa would be well set up to deal with a slower player like Lambert.

Boom_Bap · 09-09-2014 02:09PM

8-10 wrote: »

I don't get why people think Borini should be ahead of Lambert in the pecking order.

Both are 2 different options off the bench. Lambert would offer a lot of variety up top, if you look at his cameo for England last night, it was to hold the ball up. It turns out it was his running on the ball and clever pass that got England thier second goal. So he can do alot to sing a game by either changing our style of play, or slotting into it. He'l get goals either way and create chances.
Borini is a willing runner, draws defenders out of position and can finish, although, I wouldn't call him clinical.

So Borini would be the same of less effective off the bench than the player he replaces.
Lambert offers something different.

That would be why Lambert is ahead of him.

Dickerty · 09-09-2014 02:30PM

hefferboi wrote: »

The echos website are asking people what's their current liverpool 5-aside team. I've gone for:

Enrique (rush goalie) - officially the best keeper in the PL with a 100% clean sheet record. You do the maths.
Moreno - quick, can defend and can go forward. Perfect candidate.
Henderson - stamina to burn, has an eye for a pass and will get up and down the pitch all day.
Lallana - same as above but with a bit more going forward.
Sterling - best player at the club, form wise, at the minute.
Team name - teenage mutant ninja Skrtels.

My Everton player would be Shamie Coleman.

Nice one.

I would have
Migs - Good shop stopper, not too big
Sakho - All legs, nothing would get past him!
Lallana - quicker eye for a pass/goal than Hendo, stamina less of an issue on a smaller pitch
Sterling - All day long, any format
Borini - a fox in the box, suited to the smaller spaces, quick over the short distance

Everton charity call-up - Baines, quick and good distribution

Knex* · 09-09-2014 02:45PM

hefferboi wrote: »

The echos website are asking people what's their current liverpool 5-aside team. I've gone for:

Enrique (rush goalie) - officially the best keeper in the PL with a 100% clean sheet record. You do the maths.

Moreno - quick, can defend and can go forward. Perfect candidate.

Henderson - stamina to burn, has an eye for a pass and will get up and down the pitch all day.

Lallana - same as above but with a bit more going forward.

Sterling - best player at the club, form wise, at the minute.

Team name - teenage mutant ninja Skrtels.

My Everton player would be Shamie Coleman.

Going with:

Mignolet
Lovren
Moreno
Sterling
Sturridge

Lovren holding fort in the back. Flanked by wing backs Moreno and Sterling, and Sturridge the lone man up front, whacking em in.

Might be persuaded to swap Lovren for Gerrard.

Everton shout out: Tim Howard. He has tourettes and I find random swearing funny.

skywalker · 09-09-2014 02:48PM

5 a side without Coutinho? Y'all crazy.

Dickerty · 09-09-2014 02:48PM

Knex. wrote: »

Might be persuaded to swap Lovren for Gerrard.

Ah go on. Go ON!
You know you want to!!

Pyjamarama · 09-09-2014 02:50PM

gafferino wrote: »

"I am looking forward. We had a friendly at Melwood recently and I looked forward to it like it was a Premier League game," he smiled. "10 months without playing is a long, long time".

http://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/latest-news/170414-enrique-why-i-can-t-stop-smiling

He's only smiling cause the new FIFA demo is out.

Knex* · 09-09-2014 02:51PM

skywalker wrote: »

5 a side without Coutinho? Y'all crazy.

Valid point. I forgot about the fella, but then again, he can't hit the bigger goals, so dunno how he's gonna score in the smaller ones.

x43r0 · 09-09-2014 02:55PM

Knex. wrote: »

Valid point. I forgot about the fella, but then again, he can't hit the bigger goals, so dunno how he's gonna score in the smaller ones.

But the through balls man - THINK OF THE THROUGH BALLS!!

Dont be at yourself · 09-09-2014 03:06PM

--Mignolet
----Sakho
Allen-Coutinho
--Sturridge

kfallon · 09-09-2014 03:07PM

Hendo
Lallana
Coutinho
Sterling
Sturridge

Like traditonal 5 a side we'll change keeper every goal or two

Dickerty · 09-09-2014 03:15PM

kfallon wrote: »

Hendo
Lallana
Coutinho
Sterling
Sturridge

Like traditonal 5 a side we'll change keeper every goal or two

You crazy. 3 and in!!

Super-Rush · 09-09-2014 03:26PM

God has applied for the vacant Leeds job.

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/robbie-fowler-applies-managers-job-7743221

Harry Palmr · 09-09-2014 03:46PM

Eventually everyone WILL be the Leeds Utd manager

Fescue · 09-09-2014 04:21PM

So assuming Lallana plays some part on Saturday, where do people see him playing?

I think he will become a favourite amongst fans, aside from his quality as a player, his workrate will always endear him to supporters.

I think himself and Henderson ahead of Gerrard in the 3 man midfield is the way to go. Sterling is almost making that number 10 role his own at this stage.

michael999999 · 09-09-2014 04:22PM

Fescue wrote: »

So assuming Lallana plays some part on Saturday, where do people see him playing?

I think he will become a favourite amongst fans, aside from his quality as a player, his workrate will always endear him to supporters.

I think himself and Henderson ahead of Gerrard in the 3 man midfield is the way to go. Sterling is almost making that number 10 role his own at this stage.

Can't wait to see him!

Utopia Parkway · 09-09-2014 06:20PM

Fescue wrote: »

So assuming Lallana plays some part on Saturday, where do people see him playing?

I think he will become a favourite amongst fans, aside from his quality as a player, his workrate will always endear him to supporters.

I think himself and Henderson ahead of Gerrard in the 3 man midfield is the way to go. Sterling is almost making that number 10 role his own at this stage.

With everyone available I think Allen's position is the one Lallana would threaten to take. Could play at the tip of the diamond as well but I think Sterling followed by Coutinho would be ahead of him there.

Augmerson · 09-09-2014 07:24PM

Super-Rush wrote: »

God has applied for the vacant Leeds job.

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/robbie-fowler-applies-managers-job-7743221

I dunno, would like to see Fowler do well in management but, the scenario at Leeds, with their chairman the guy from Italy....he is not a patient man by any sense of the word.

daithijjj · 09-09-2014 08:48PM

Portsmouth got 500k off us from a clause in Johnson's contract because we finished 2nd in the league (apparently 1m if we had won it)

(dont kill the messenger :pac:)

http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/pompey/johnson-windfall-to-benefit-pompey-creditors-1-6286300

DrumSteve · 09-09-2014 08:48PM

Augmerson wrote: »

I dunno, would like to see Fowler do well in management but, the scenario at Leeds, with their chairman the guy from Italy....he is not a patient man by any sense of the word.

Win win for fowler, team does well he gets the plaudits, he gets fired, the chairman is mental.

Hope it works out for him.

billymitchell · 09-09-2014 08:49PM

Super-Rush wrote: »

God has applied for the vacant Leeds job.

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/robbie-fowler-applies-managers-job-7743221

Cant see him making a decent manager, dont think he has the skillz for it. Property is booming again, he should stick to that

Underpaid Mike · 09-09-2014 09:19PM

Team for villa so lads?
Manquillo sakho lovern moreno
Henderson Gerrard Allen
.... Sterling markovic
..... Super Mario

Villa are very quick and mobile. Would be dangerous to not give Gerrard the cover of Allen and Henderson.

Kerrigooney · 09-09-2014 09:22PM

Underpaid Mike wrote: »

Team for villa so lads?
Manquillo sakho lovern moreno
Henderson Gerrard Allen
.... Sterling markovic
..... Super Mario

Villa are very quick and mobile. Would be dangerous to not give Gerrard the cover of Allen and Henderson.

Allen was playing for Wales tonight so I'd say Lallana will play.

Gbear · 09-09-2014 09:48PM

We've Coutinho coming back late (they're not playing until 2:00AM), Lallana just coming back from injury, Henderson apparently injured a few days ago and Allen playing tonight.

Balotelli, Gerrard, Sterling and Markovic should be nailed on to start and Henderson is presumably grand so he'll start too.

We've another game Tuesday so any of those who only get cameos will probably start then.

Harry Palmr · 09-09-2014 09:48PM

The grauniad has a feature on MOTD Goal of the Season through the 80s, which of course included a few from Liverpool players what I hadn't realised (or forgotten about) was that in 87/88 every goal on the shortlist of 12 was scored by LFC.

One or two of them are only tap ins ultimately but its the team nature of them that's being highlighted I think.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xz92Ty7EyMM

ASOT · 09-09-2014 09:54PM

Harry Palmr wrote: »

The grauniad has a feature on MOTD Goal of the Season through the 80s, which of course included a few from Liverpool players what I hadn't realised (or forgotten about) was that in 87/88 every goal on the shortlist of 12 was scored by LFC.

One or two of them are only tap ins ultimately but its the team nature of them that's being highlighted I think.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xz92Ty7EyMM

Ridiculous how good Beardsly, Barnes, Aldridge, Nichol, McMahon were, some force!

whatawaster · 09-09-2014 09:56PM

I'd go:

Mignolet

Manquillo---Lovren

Sakho

Moreno

Gerrard

Henderson

Lallana

Sterling

Balotelli

Borini

Then for the CL

Mignolet

Manquillo----Lovren---Sakho

Moreno

Gerrard

Henderson----Allen

Coutinho

Balotelli

Markovic

Though I think this game is the perfect chance to rest Gerrard and play Lucas. With it being our first CL game, no chance of that happening.

kfallon · 09-09-2014 09:57PM

That 87/88 team is my fav Liverpool team of all time, loved them!

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