Liverpool FC Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 2014 - Mod Warning in OP, 10/12

gafferino · 06-11-2014 02:40PM

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/luis-suarez-overachieved-liverpool-fc-8061755

“I went to the meeting with Ajax and came out and called the owner in America and said, ‘I’ve got this deal, it’s more than we expected,’ and he said, ‘OK, but it’s coming out of your budget next summer.’

Vicxas · 06-11-2014 02:41PM

Mr Alan wrote: »

Magnificent?! :rolleyes:

To be fair, they did a lot better than the "full" team at Anfield....

rob316 · 06-11-2014 03:08PM

Mr Alan wrote: »

Magnificent?! :rolleyes:

Wonderful contribution as usual :rolleyes:

Mr Alan · 06-11-2014 03:15PM

Vicxas wrote: »

To be fair, they did a lot better than the "full" team at Anfield....

But nowhere near magnificent. Slightly above average against a Real team in first gear.

The mentality of the team is all wrong this season & it's a large part to do with nonsense like praising that performance as magnificent tbh

06-11-2014 03:16PM

I'm still to hear a decent argument why the guys dropped would have put in a better shift the other night. Guys that on the whole have been poor this season

gafferino · 06-11-2014 03:20PM

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/live-liverpool-fc-news-views-8058818

Divock Origi will get his first taste of the City of Liverpool this evening as Lille take on Everton and boss Brendan Rodgers has been keeping tabs on his progress.

"We're in regular contact with the kid, he's a wonderful talent," Rodgers said.

"I get all of his games downloaded from our recruitment team. We're in contact, which is great, and we're helping him with his game.

"He's a big talent for someone so young and we're looking at aspects of his game.

"When he plays in France, we get a download of the game here, analyse that and then feedback to him on areas he can improve in the game and what he's doing very, very well, so when he comes into here next summer he's prepared and we know the areas of his game that are his strengths.

"Hopefully in this time, he can improve in other areas."

gafferino · 06-11-2014 03:21PM

rarnes1 wrote: »

I'm still to hear a decent argument why the guys dropped would have put in a better shift the other night. Guys that on the whole have been poor this season

You havent heard one as there isnt one. They went out, played fairly well and tried their b*llox off. Enough said.

Knex* · 06-11-2014 03:24PM

gafferino wrote: »

You havent heard one as there isnt one. They went out, played fairly well and tried their b*llox off. Enough said.

You'll hear stuff like, "Tried, is it? Because that's the standard? We still lost :mad:"

Despite the fact we were losing before hand, regardless, with players not putting in seemingly near as much effort.

Lets see what the lineup and performance is like for Chelsea. We were in for a guaranteed loss without a shake up, I feel. Who knows now. I'm hoping its the kick that the players needed.

Mr Alan · 06-11-2014 03:27PM

Just to clarify, I've no issue with the team Rodgers picked. My issue is pretending that we were great out in Madrid. We weren't.

tok9 · 06-11-2014 03:31PM

Mr Alan wrote: »

But nowhere near magnificent. Slightly above average against a Real team in first gear.

The mentality of the team is all wrong this season & it's a large part to do with nonsense like praising that performance as magnificent tbh

"Slightly above average" doesn't quite have the same ring to it.

You need to stop believing everything you read. This is some pretty standard PR.

Vicxas · 06-11-2014 03:31PM

rarnes1 wrote: »

I'm still to hear a decent argument why the guys dropped would have put in a better shift the other night. Guys that on the whole have been poor this season

There isnt, the team that played Newcastle looked like the couldnt be arsed, the guys who played RM looked like the Liverpool of last year, fast paced and willing to run with the ball.

Something we've been lacking a lot this season.

LuckyLloyd · 06-11-2014 03:31PM

D'Agger wrote: »

I see your point Alan, I particularly liked the part where you expanded on your solid introduction of repeating one word Rodgers said in a media interview, with a rolleyes

I finally feel like I get you y'know?

Jaysus, so you're not allowed to communicate a point snappily if it is critical about Rodgers or a player or the club? Harrumph. It's like you need to couch a negative in five paragraphs of mealy mouthed positivity to keep people happy. Bonus: :rolleyes:

Knex* · 06-11-2014 03:35PM

Mr Alan wrote: »

Just to clarify, I've no issue with the team Rodgers picked. My issue is pretending that we were great out in Madrid. We weren't.

It was better than the crap we had been producing before. Great, no. But everyone was expecting a hammering. Sure, that should never be a position Liverpool are in, but its reality.

How we progress from this is what matters. The Madrid game has given cause for some optimism in that the manager and the players can do just this.

You seem to be completely disregarding this in order to maintain your stance that we weren't great.

LuckyLloyd · 06-11-2014 03:38PM

****ing hell. The side he picked put in a credible performance, and one that was much improved from the previous Saturday. "Magnificent" is absolutely a bull**** and wrong word to describe it however. Echoes of "famous" victories in Turkey tbh...

Mr Alan · 06-11-2014 03:44PM

LuckyLloyd wrote: »

Echoes of "famous" victories in Turkey tbh...

This is exactly what came to mind for me too

gafferino · 06-11-2014 03:54PM

LuckyLloyd wrote: »

****ing hell. The side he picked put in a credible performance, and one that was much improved from the previous Saturday. "Magnificent" is absolutely a bull**** and wrong word to describe it however. Echoes of "famous" victories in Turkey tbh...

Mr Alan wrote: »

This is exactly what came to mind for me too

There isnt a manager in any sport anywhere in the world who doesnt big up his teams performance or players at times.

Dalglish, Benitez.... they all did it and sometimes its needed regardless. Rodgers has been critical of the team too in recent weeks. Its not all sunshine and rainbows but talking up a performance is standard.

Rodgers has never gone anywhere near that Hodgson quote. He has always talked about 'big club', 'expectation to win' etc.

Harry Palmr · 06-11-2014 03:55PM

Its a black and white world for some here, you need to look past the headlines, read between the lines and ignore manager speak

D'Agger · 06-11-2014 03:56PM

LuckyLloyd wrote: »

Jaysus, so you're not allowed to communicate a point snappily if it is critical about Rodgers or a player or the club? Harrumph. It's like you need to couch a negative in five paragraphs of mealy mouthed positivity to keep people happy. Bonus: :rolleyes:

Exactly :rolleyes:

Blatter · 06-11-2014 03:57PM

Mr Alan wrote: »

Just to clarify, I've no issue with the team Rodgers picked. My issue is pretending that we were great out in Madrid. We weren't.

I thought the team he picked was grand, apart from Markovic. Would have definitely opted for Sterling instead. It was obvious looking at the team sheet that Liverpool were largely going to try and contain and have very few chances to score. Sterling would have offered more of a threat on the counter, increased the chances of producing a moment of magic and generally would have tracked back better than Markovic. Probably wouldn't have made a difference, but would have increased your chances for sure.

I agree that the performance wasn't magnificent, it was decent/above average. Real were very comfortable throughout and probably score 3 goals in that game on another night with the chances they created.

5live · 06-11-2014 04:02PM

:rolleyes:

Just thought i wouldn't like to be left out of the whole 'roll eyes' infestation today:)

Turtyturd · 06-11-2014 04:04PM

I love the fact that because the result didn't live up to peoples expectations they are taking comfort in the 'on another night Madrid would have won by X amount' line.

On another night the ref wouldn't have been fooled by Ramos' dive and Borini equalised.

We got a draw, fantastic performance.

Edit: Magnificent even.

rob316 · 06-11-2014 04:06PM

There is a couple of posters that will jump on anything Rodgers says. Its media talk its for printing headlines, that is all, that plonk Mourinho does exactly the same thing.

Im sure what he says behind closed doors is a lot different.

Comparing his comments to Hodgson lol give over.

MD1990 · 06-11-2014 04:08PM

Suarez on Flanagan (Who has been a big loss & forgotten about a bit)

Francie Barrett · 06-11-2014 04:16PM

I am not sure Flanagan will be pleased or annoyed with that!

Turtyturd · 06-11-2014 04:17PM

Does he wish him well?

rob316 · 06-11-2014 04:20PM

Francie Barrett wrote: »

I am not sure Flanagan will be pleased or annoyed with that!

That is high praise there probably isn't many young players he singles out in his book. I agree with him I have always seen the comparison too. Only 21 too plenty of time to be as good as Jamie.

martyos121 · 06-11-2014 04:20PM

If Flanno came back with a bit more attacking flair and decent crossing ability, he could easily reach the level of Coleman and Zabaleta.

When Suarez says you're good, you are feckin good!

Sir Gallagher · 06-11-2014 04:25PM

Francie Barrett wrote: »

I am not sure Flanagan will be pleased or annoyed with that!

Why wouldnt he be pleased, i'd be fairly certain Jon Flannagan isnt swanning around thinking he's Maradonna.

It's just a shame more younger players dont recognise that technical ability isnt the be all and end all of making it. We've seen a fair few 'next best things' over the past few years coming up through the ranks who have not amounted to much, maybe if they had the work ethic and drive of Flannagan they could have made it at the club.

Knex* · 06-11-2014 04:28PM

Francie Barrett wrote: »

I am not sure Flanagan will be pleased or annoyed with that!

I really don't see Flanno on the training pitch, doing a Ronaldinho. I'd be fairly certain he's aware of his limitations. That's probably one of his main strengths.

benny79 · 06-11-2014 04:34PM

when is he back?

Liverpool FC Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 2014 - Mod Warning in OP, 10/12

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