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

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  • #9332
    NukaCola
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,983 ✭✭✭✭NukaCola


    Pilsbury Doughboy wrote: »
    That's a bit ott surely.

    Sounds like nonsense to me. If Borini got 100 more minutes in the league our league form would be better is his point.


  • #9333
    dogbert27
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,927 ✭✭✭dogbert27


    rob316 wrote: »
    Thank you to the thousands who turned up to support our #RodgersOut campaign before kick-off tonight. Together we will achieve this. #YNWA





  • #9334
    Raif Severance
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,901 ✭✭✭Raif Severance


    NukaCola wrote: »
    Read my post again.

    Markovic 190 mis in the League
    Borini 90 mins in the league.

    If you said "If Borini got the game time Mario got our league form would be better" you may have a point.

    Markovic has gotten little game time in the league also. Maybe your just so desperate to slate a young player in a new team and new league that your starting to post nonsense.

    Nope.

    I've seen Markovic before he played for us, so I know what he can do.

    To say I'm Disappointed with him, would be an Understatement.

    It's like he lost his Balls somewhere in Transit, when he went to Liverpool from Benfica.

    The Markovic there, Runs at Defenders all day long. Counterattacks even without Support.

    Now? He's playing more Negative than Downing, and I never thought that was even Possible.


  • #9335
    brevity
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,043 ✭✭✭brevity


    Raif Severance wrote: »
    Nope.

    I've seen Markovic before he played for us, so I know what he can do.

    To say I'm Disappointed with him, would be an Understatement.

    It's like he lost his Balls somewhere in Transit, when he went to Liverpool from Benfica.

    The Markovic there, Runs at Defenders all day long. Counterattacks even without Support.

    Now? He's playing more Negative than Downing, and I never thought that was even Possible.

    From what I'm reading on twitter, this appears to be the general consensus on Markovic. I wonder would it have been better to leave him on loan with Benfica for a year?

    Would have been hard to sell that though.


  • #9336
    smileyj1987
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,325 ✭✭✭smileyj1987


    Tangatagamadda Chaddabinga Bonga Bungo wrote: »
    It's obviously being done by a United or Everton fan as a wind up.

    It seems to be working. :pac:

    I actually know a few people who want him gone already !


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  • #9337
    NukaCola
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,983 ✭✭✭✭NukaCola


    Raif Severance wrote: »
    Nope.

    I've seen Markovic before he played for us, so I know what he can do.

    To say I'm Disappointed with him, would be an Understatement.

    It's like he lost his Balls somewhere in Transit, when he went to Liverpool from Benfica.

    The Markovic there, Runs at Defenders all day long. Counterattacks even without Support.

    Now? He's playing more Negative than Downing, and I never thought that was even Possible.

    Apologies good sir, i've read a few posts from you on him and it did seem like you were being overly harsh.

    The reality is he is 20, in a new team, new league, new training setup etc etc I would have a lot more patience for him knowing that he has the ability to get better.


  • #9338
    Turtyturd
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,404 ✭✭✭✭Turtyturd


    rob316 wrote: »
    Thank you to the thousands who turned up to support our #RodgersOut campaign before kick-off tonight. Together we will achieve this. #YNWA

    Phase 2, hire plane for flyover.


  • #9339
    rob316
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,217 ✭✭✭✭rob316


    Turtyturd wrote: »
    Phase 2, hire plane for flyover.

    It too busy flying over the Camp Nou - "COME HOME EL PISTELERO"


  • #9340
    Kerrigooney
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,987 ✭✭✭Kerrigooney


    Turtyturd wrote: »
    Phase 2, hire plane for flyover.

    Nah...only complete idiots would hire a plane to do a flyover...oh wait!


  • #9341
    ~Rebel~
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 35,200 ✭✭✭✭~Rebel~


    Raif Severance wrote: »
    Nope.

    I've seen Markovic before he played for us, so I know what he can do.

    To say I'm Disappointed with him, would be an Understatement.

    It's like he lost his Balls somewhere in Transit, when he went to Liverpool from Benfica.

    The Markovic there, Runs at Defenders all day long. Counterattacks even without Support.

    Now? He's playing more Negative than Downing, and I never thought that was even Possible.
    brevity wrote: »
    From what I'm reading on twitter, this appears to be the general consensus on Markovic. I wonder would it have been better to leave him on loan with Benfica for a year?

    Would have been hard to sell that though.


    In the way he's been handled right from the get-go, I think it's clear he was bought for the future. Sure,he's expensive, but i'd say the feeling is that another year at Benfica and he'd simply have been unattainable for us.

    Just the fact that he was bought for a position where he likely wouldn't have been first choice to begin with backs this up I think.

    I'm not terribly worried about him to be honest. Anyone who has moved to a whole new place, alone, at any age (let alone 20!) can likely attest to how big a shock it is. Confidence and self belief take a bit of a hammering, especially when you can't even express yourself in daily life due to language barriers. Give him 6 months and I'd bet he'll look a lot better.

    Would love to see him play with the U-21's for a little bit, have him build some confidence just by destroying some kids with his pace, as a reminder to himself of what he can do. Away from the limelight, TV cameras and judgement, it'd be good for him to just enjoy playing football i think.

    Before anyone compares him to Sterling again - Sterling would have cost at least twice what Markovic did, likely more. Would we have sold for 40 million last summer? Doubt it.

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  • #9342
    whatawaster
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,911 ✭✭✭✭whatawaster


    ~Rebel~ wrote: »
    In the way he's been handled right from the get-go, I think it's clear he was bought for the future. Sure,he's expensive, but i'd say the feeling is that another year at Benfica and he'd simply have been unattainable for us.

    Just the fact that he was bought for a position where he likely wouldn't have been first choice to begin with backs this up I think.

    I'm not terribly worried about him to be honest. Anyone who has moved to a whole new place, alone, at any age (let alone 20!) can likely attest to how big a shock it is. Confidence and self belief take a bit of a hammering, especially when you can't even express yourself in daily life due to language barriers. Give him 6 months and I'd bet he'll look a lot better.

    Would love to see him play with the U-21's for a little bit, have him build some confidence just by destroying some kids with his pace, as a reminder to himself of what he can do. Away from the limelight, TV cameras and judgement, it'd be good for him to just enjoy playing football i think.

    Before anyone compares him to Sterling again - Sterling would have cost at least twice what Markovic did, likely more. Would we have sold for 40 million last summer? Doubt it.

    The key thing to remember with Sterling is many would have sold him for 10 million 12 months ago


  • #9343
    Kerrigooney
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,987 ✭✭✭Kerrigooney


    whatawaster wrote: »
    The key thing to remember with Sterling is many would have sold him for 10 million 12 months ago

    I don't remember many wanting him sold but quite a few wanted him sent out on loan alright.


  • #9344
    Boom_Bap
    Moderators, Music Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 25,740 Mod ✭✭✭✭Boom_Bap


    I think that Lazar is concentrating on the other aspects of play that are expected of him that he may have neglected in the past few years. From what I can gauge, he was let off the leash and allowed to all out attack. Now with us he needs to show his defensive side as well, so I think he is holding back a bit so he can get into a defensive position if needed.
    I am more than willing to give him til next year to see more of his threat.


  • #9345
    Harry Palmr
    Closed Accounts Posts: 40,059 ✭✭✭✭Harry Palmr


    When did we all become so stupid and impatient?


  • #9346
    Damien360
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,506 ✭✭✭Damien360


    Harry Palmr wrote: »
    When did we all become so stupid and impatient?

    In and around the start of the season......when we realised the team is going backwards.


  • #9347
    Agent Coulson
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 61,272 ✭✭✭✭Agent Coulson


    The thing with Markovic I don't think even at the £20m price he was brought in to go straight into the first team.

    lallana's injury probably did help with that If Lallana had been fit at the start of the season he would have been starting ahead of Markovic,Then Markovic could have been used as an impact sub.


  • #9348
    magma69
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,629 ✭✭✭magma69


    Agent Coulson wrote: »
    The thing with Markovic I don't think even at the £20m price he was brought in to go straight into the first team.

    lallana's injury probably did help with that If Lallana had been fit at the start of the season he would have been starting ahead of Markovic,Then Markovic could have been used as an impact sub.

    This is what I find strange about the Balotelli witch hunt at the moment. Markovic has been worse despite the fact we paid more for him yet he's not getting anywhere near the same amount of grief. Lovren, also, more expensive than Balotelli has been underwhelming to put it mildly.

    Liverpool's entire team have been poor, bar Sterling imo. But with all that said, the team is doing a lot better this season than we deserve. Had huge amounts of luck to get results this season and really performances can only get better as the new team gels. I can see things falling into place after Xmas and Liverpool really kicking on as the new players tactically get to know their roles in the team.


  • #9349
    Gbear
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,775 ✭✭✭✭Gbear


    Harry Palmr wrote: »
    When did we all become so stupid and impatient?

    Birth, I suspect.


  • #9350
    gafferino
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,725 ✭✭✭gafferino


    Lads does anyone know a website I can watch matches on the iPad? Pm me if you know (not sure if I'm allowed ask this).


  • #9351
    Hangballlouie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,208 ✭✭✭Hangballlouie


    gafferino wrote: »
    Lads does anyone know a website I can watch matches on the iPad? Pm me if you know (not sure if I'm allowed ask this).

    There is an app called 'live media player' that I got from the App Store, that I use to watch whatever live stuff I can't access on TV. It works great tbh.


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  • #9352
    Utopia Parkway
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,207 ✭✭✭✭Utopia Parkway


    magma69 wrote: »
    This is what I find strange about the Balotelli witch hunt at the moment. Markovic has been worse despite the fact we paid more for him yet he's not getting anywhere near the same amount of grief.

    Ballotelli rightly or wrongly is one of the biggest names in world football. Markovic is not much older than Sterling and is new to the Premier League. Ballotelli will always garner more attention than just about anybody bar the really top players.


  • #9353
    magma69
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,629 ✭✭✭magma69


    Utopia Parkway wrote: »
    Ballotelli rightly or wrongly is one of the biggest names in world football. Markovic is not much older than Sterling and is new to the Premier League. Ballotelli will always garner more attention than just about anybody bar the really top players.

    I get that alright. He's one to make headlines. But the thing is people are believing it and not realising he's being given a ridiculously disproportionate amount of stick.


  • #9354
    Turtyturd
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,404 ✭✭✭✭Turtyturd


    hangballlouie wrote: »
    There is an app can 'live media player' that I got from the App Store that I use to watch whatever live stuff I can't access on TV. It works great tbh.

    Just when I thought you couldn't get any better.


  • #9355
    citytillidie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,043 ✭✭✭✭citytillidie


    gafferino wrote: »
    Lads does anyone know a website I can watch matches on the iPad? Pm me if you know (not sure if I'm allowed ask this).

    Get and andriod tablet / phone , chromecast and xbmc and never look back

    While others last night were going on about the American and Arabic commentary I had the sky commentary

    ******



  • #9356
    Francie Barrett
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,350 ✭✭✭✭Francie Barrett


    Harry Palmr wrote: »
    When did we all become so stupid and impatient?
    I haven't read all the opinions on here, but how much of the Balo hate is actually coming from our own fans? I'd say 90% of the bile being thrown around is generated by rival fans and the English red tops which are just dying to see Balo do something daft.

    Other than Sterling, Balotelli is probably the best attacking option we've got at the moment.


  • #9357
    Francie Barrett
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,350 ✭✭✭✭Francie Barrett


    citytillidie wrote: »
    Get and andriod tablet / phone , chromecast and xbmc and never look back

    While others last night were going on about the American and Arabic commentary I had the sky commentary
    I wholeheartedly endorse this product/service as well.


  • #9358
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 45,738 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Never used Chromecast, what's the story with it?

    Same with Xbmc?


  • #9359
    cj maxx
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 17,725 ✭✭✭✭cj maxx


    hangballlouie wrote: »
    There is an app can 'live media player' that I got from the App Store that I use to watch whatever live stuff I can't access on TV. It works great tbh.

    Is there a subscription or charge with that


  • #9360
    jasonb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,394 ✭✭✭jasonb


    Francie Barrett wrote: »
    I haven't read all the opinions on here, but how much of the Balo hate is actually coming from our own fans? I'd say 90% of the bile being thrown around is generated by rival fans and the English red tops which are just dying to see Balo do something daft.

    Well, he had a lot of support last night, he got the 2nd biggest cheer of the night when he came on (the biggest was for Kenny coming on to the pitch at halftime). I was impressed by how vocal and determined the support was, the fans clearly want to show him that they believe he can do a job for us. And his song is excellent too, which always helps! ;)

    J.


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  • #9361
    citytillidie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,043 ✭✭✭✭citytillidie


    rarnes1 wrote: »
    Never used Chromecast, what's the story with it?

    Same with Xbmc?

    Chromecast is a steaming device that connects to HDMI port on your tv, such as netflix and such, you can also cast your android phone screen onto your tv.

    XBMC - have a look at this thread

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057066642

    ******



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