Liverpool Fc @ Anfield - Reds Supporters Gatherings

[chochochang2]

trailing 1-0 @ half time to yet another team that is fighting for relegation survival..

kinda numb to this already.

won't be surprised even if Aston Villa scores the 2nd goal and go on to win the match.

If Man City were us instead, they would be so happy to have our fixtures as their title run-in fixtures..

If we can even lose to QPR, Wigan and most likely Aston Villa, I can't imagine if we swap fixtures with City.. they faced Chelsea home and Stoke away. They still need to face Arsenal away and host scums and Newcastle @ home.

[lfc78]

What's new? Liverpool losing 1 nil to villians half-time. I am already immune. Anyway, the entire team needs an overhaul.

[lfc78]

Anyone has the mleague lions12 results?

[HonkyTonkyMan]

It's a sickening feeling watching them play and attack but to no avail at the final quarter. :(

[babyger]

Anyone has the mleague lions12 results?

lions 12 won 1-0 at johor fc

[lugi]

Anyone has the mleague lions12 results?

Lions won 1-0.

[lfc78]

Lions won 1-0.

Thanks bro.. :)

[lfc78]

Can we still be relegated considering 7 more matches to play? Haha

[lfc78]

This is totally crap. Lfc is on the decline. Season after season. Getting from bad to worse. I am totally self-shocked. A great club having to reach this state. Come on KD do the honorable and leave cause ur lads aint doing u any favour man

[chochochang2]

Can we still be relegated considering 7 more matches to play? Haha

mathematically we still can we relegated

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/tables/_/league/eng.1/barclays-premier-league?cc=4716

[rahl]

Agger hits the post, Suarez scores. 1-1

[sex crusader]

This is totally crap. Lfc is on the decline. Season after season. Getting from bad to worse. I am totally self-shocked. A great club having to reach this state. Come on KD do the honorable and leave cause ur lads aint doing u any favour man

Wanna join me in cp and drink down the sorrow for our beloved team? I am writing this with half the bottle of Ballantine down!:D the fxxking mid field is crap in my opinion! Is Martin Kelly injured?

[lfc78]

Wigan equalized against chelski too.

[sex crusader]

This is totally crap. Lfc is on the decline. Season after season. Getting from bad to worse. I am totally self-shocked. A great club having to reach this state. Come on KD do the honorable and leave cause ur lads aint doing u any favour man

Wanna join me in cp and drink down the sorrow for our beloved team:D? I am writing this with half the bottle of Ballantine down! burlp..burlp..the fxxking mid field is crap in my opinion! Is Martin Kelly injured?

[rahl]

1-1. too little too late. I haven't seen the team suffer so much, struggle to find some life in the game.

[lfc78]

Wanna join me in cp and drink down the sorrow for our beloved team? I am writing this with half the bottle of Ballantine down!:D the fxxking mid field is crap in my opinion! Is Martin Kelly injured?

Bro, u in CP now kekeke. Sibei song hor! Here in sillypore watch them play till vomit blood man. Think its tactical switch bah.

[beck7777]

Well, give them abit of credit, 2nd half was much better...
But still the usual "lots of chance but cant score"...
Still it's much worse than a lost... :rolleyes:

And we get to see Agger back at last too...

[chochochang2]

if Suarez didn't score the equaliser, we would have dropped to 9th in the table behind Sunderland on goal difference. Now we are just 1 point ahead of Sunderland and Fulham. Come end of the season we might even finish in the bottom half of the table!

[lugi]

Saw some positives in the 2nd half

1) return of Agger
2) Hendo looking more comfortable in central midfield
3) more positive performance

However, saw JC struggling against Agbonlahor, hope KD will revert back to Skrtel Agger combo.

[doppelherz]

Sorry but I have to disagree with you on this . He doesn't score or assist is because he doesn't get much playing time under KengKenny. Kuyt has been a consistent workhore during RB and RH times . Under Kingkenny he has not been given much chance to prove his worth. Kingkenny would prefer to give more chances to the players that he had bought rather than Kuyt. No wonder he his thinking of going elsewhere.If I am in his shoes I know how he feels.

Today's performance are more reasons why I don't think Kuyt can help the team anymore. We need top 4 players badly.
He was unlucky at the start though, his shot definitely crossed the line.

[sex crusader]

Bro, u in CP now kekeke. Sibei song hor! Here in sillypore watch them play till vomit blood man. Think its tactical switch bah.

Burlp...Burlp! No la...me at home ! Going there end of the month! Lucky I spend the second half downing my other half the bottle and QQ with my girl.:D

[lfc78]

Burlp...Burlp! No la...me at home ! Going there end of the month! Lucky I spend the second half downing my other half the bottle and QQ with my girl.:D

Haha qq can shi peng with your gal. I am keen on ur mth end visit leh. Will pm u if avaliable.
:D

[Regaine]

Well, give them abit of credit, 2nd half was much better...
But still the usual "lots of chance but cant score"...
Still it's much worse than a lost... :rolleyes:

And we get to see Agger back at last too...

Glad I did not watch the second half .:) We were made to work hard for 1 point by a relegation threatened team . :rolleyes: By our sstandards and the amount that we spend on new players we should at least have a 3 nil win . Really hate to see our team struggling like this . :eek:

[Regaine]

if Suarez didn't score the equaliser, we would have dropped to 9th in the table behind Sunderland on goal difference. Now we are just 1 point ahead of Sunderland and Fulham. Come end of the season we might even finish in the bottom half of the table!

I am almost afraid at the rate we are going we could be in the relegation zone or just above that . If we are going by yesterday's performance , I really hate to say this that we may be in a danger of losing out to Everton in the FA Cup semifinal. :eek:

[Regaine]

http://www.tribalfootball.com/articles/liverpool-cut-losses-and-sell-carroll-3070701

http://www.tribalfootball.com/articles/spackman-rubbishes-claims-game-has-passed-liverpool-boss-dalglish-3070661

http://www.teamtalk.com/premier-league/7657398/Liverpool-v-A-Villa-reaction

[chochochang2]

I am almost afraid at the rate we are going we could be in the relegation zone or just above that . If we are going by yesterday's performance , I really hate to say this that we may be in a danger of losing out to Everton in the FA Cup semifinal. :eek:

to be honest, if we didn't win the Carling Cup in February, KD would have been sacked by now. He is lucky because of our success in cup competitions this season.

[GeMiNiZzzzZzz]

to be honest, if we didn't win the Carling Cup in February, KD would have been sacked by now. He is lucky because of our success in cup competitions this season.

Exactly.
Also his Repu as an great ex player ..
Nevertheless I appreciate what he has done in the past, he is forever a legend for me but he has to move on if not people will start forgetting his past and damage his image if he further bring Liverpool down :(

Table and scoreline don't lie, it's really really bad now..I still want the FA cup tough maybe more so it's against toffees..lg wise, let's see what happen in the end of the season.

Ps: I always thought Americans businessman are results orientated and shrewd..ours may be s little more patient I guess.

[lugi]

Ps: I always thought Americans businessman are results orientated and shrewd..ours may be s little more patient I guess.

Maybe they are already searching for a new manager. A FA Cup triumph may just allow KD to see out his 2 year contract.

[lugi]

KD needs to wake up. http://www.goal.com/en-sg/news/3985/editorial/2012/04/08/3021751/same-old-story-dalglish-referee-complaints-fail-to-hide

Carroll set for Liverpool exit. http://www.goal.com/en-sg/news/3877/english-premier-league/2012/04/08/3022441/andy-carroll-set-for-liverpool-exit-report

[S.B.Y.1]

Carroll set for Liverpool exit. http://www.goal.com/en-sg/news/3877/english-premier-league/2012/04/08/3022441/andy-carroll-set-for-liverpool-exit-report

AC won't be missed at all :eek: he'll just be a name in the players history list

[GeMiNiZzzzZzz]

KD needs to wake up. http://www.goal.com/en-sg/news/3985/editorial/2012/04/08/3021751/same-old-story-dalglish-referee-complaints-fail-to-hide

Carroll set for Liverpool exit. http://www.goal.com/en-sg/news/3877/english-premier-league/2012/04/08/3022441/andy-carroll-set-for-liverpool-exit-report

Instead if blaming referee or linesman or whatever, why don't score to replaced all these problem :rolleyes:

Bet no mgrs will complain if everything decision go against their team but the results go their way.

Anyway he has been out of the game for too long..needs refresher course...but...damage has been all done to be mended :(

AC..ah well...35mil and not not even worth 10mil..how to sell him ...losing 20 mils by selling him is not good business but good for Liverpool...how leh :rolleyes:

[doppelherz]

AC won't be missed at all :eek: he'll just be a name in the players history list

I'd miss Andy, I really thought he'd make it under Kenny. For now I am not believing these notoriously unreliable sources as well.

Next up when the media is bored, they will claim Suarez and Reina are unhappy too. Same bullshit every summer.

[S.B.Y.1]

I'd miss Andy, I really thought he'd make it under Kenny. For now I am not believing these notoriously unreliable sources as well.

Maaf bRuR but Pak feels that AC didn't justify his 35 mill pound price

Guess we had lotsa much better player than him

Comparison wise is Peter "gala" Crouch (one of the worst Liverpool forward) but at least he scored more

[doppelherz]

Maaf bRuR but Pak feels that AC didn't justify his 35 mill pound price

Guess we had lotsa much better player than him

Comparison wise is Peter "gala" Crouch (one of the worst Liverpool forward) but at least he scored more

I will never blame Carroll and the rest of the new recruits for the pricetag because they did not force the club to pay that much.

Crouch one of the worst? Nah he gave me such great memories, beautiful goals and I loved his hat trick against Arsenal and his volleys. Erik Meijer, David Speedie etc...I would put them in the worst catergory :D

The club has to take full responsibility for overpaying for good players who did not suit the team. Carroll for one was brilliant for Newcastle.

I am very sure Henderson,Carroll and Downing will shine at another club. If they do move on, I will continue to support them.

[S.B.Y.1]

]Let's not forget Babel, nGoG, Veronin, TiTi Camara Baros. Riedle & SiSSy (Cisse) - All hype but not much Goals

Maybe Pak dwell on those born talented forwards like Fowler. Torres. Rush, Alridge, D. Johnston, Keegan & Toshack period.

These lot just have a nick for the goal mouth. (intuition)

Pardon to those bRuRs who beg to differ :o

[omnia]

Sadly kenny appears to be an analogue manager in a digital age of footie...


Exactly.
Also his Repu as an great ex player ..
Nevertheless I appreciate what he has done in the past, he is forever a legend for me but he has to move on if not people will start forgetting his past and damage his image if he further bring Liverpool down s.

[GeMiNiZzzzZzz]

Sadly kenny appears to be an analogue manager in a digital age of footie...

As the game moved forward and times get older, people become richer and thus more money are being invested into football.

Football is a commercial sport now and viewed as a business deal not for sporting reasons anymore unlike the past.

Salaries and agent fees are 100 folds compared to the past.

What I'm trying to say is loyalty and abilities no more count..it's the results plus more importantly the jerseys sold..if you underperformed..It's all but game over for you ..

That is also why so many city and psg or chelski fans suddenly pop out from no-where

[Xgenre]

When the same set of players consistently get a chance to underperform, it makes me wonder if the players on the bench are either lousier than the players on the pitch or victims of favouritism. Rafa Benitez does rotation and players complain that they get benched after an outstanding performance. Now we seem to have a manager who sticks to his favourites regardless of quality of performance. Can't explain why some players like Kuyt and Maxi aren't given more chances to shine.

[Regaine]

to be honest, if we didn't win the Carling Cup in February, KD would have been sacked by now. He is lucky because of our success in cup competitions this season.

I believe his luck will run out soon if not the FA Cup semifinal most probably by the end of the season . He is lucky he is in Liverpool and not in Man City or Chelsea.



Also his Repu as an great ex player ..
Nevertheless I appreciate what he has done in the past, he is forever a legend for me but he has to move on if not people will start forgetting his past and damage his image if he further bring Liverpool down

Table and scoreline don't lie, it's really really bad now..I still want the FA cup tough maybe more so it's against toffees..lg wise, let's see what happen in the end of the season.

Ps: I always thought Americans businessman are results orientated and shrewd..ours may be s little more patient I guess.


Precisely results don't lie . And we need a maanager that can turn things around and not just give excuses after excuses.


When the same set of players consistently get a chance to underperform, it makes me wonder if the players on the bench are either lousier than the players on the pitch or victims of favouritism. Rafa Benitez does rotation and players complain that they get benched after an outstanding performance. Now we seem to have a manager who sticks to his favourites regardless of quality of performance. Can't explain why some players like Kuyt and Maxi aren't given more chances to shine.


That is what I have been saying all along. Please don't get me wrong that I am bashing our manager and our players . I have been a loyal supportter even despite we really in a deep crisis.

Some players really CANNOT MAKE IT as a Liverpool player . We also have a manager who does not want to admit that his players he bought are not doing well. He still plays them game after game despite we are still losing. I can accpet losing to the top 4 teams in the BPL but to lose to the lower teams in the table I just can't accept it.

It makes me wonder if KK knows his players or not ? Those that can really play he puts them on the bench and those who cannot play he still played them. No wonder Kuyt is tinking of leaving Liverpool.

How I wish RB is back . Or even Mancini if he were to be sacked by Man City .

Sorry to sound a bit harsh on our Liverpool team but then the results are there for all to see. :(

[rahl]

I will never blame Carroll and the rest of the new recruits for the pricetag because they did not force the club to pay that much.

I am very sure Henderson,Carroll and Downing will shine at another club. If they do move on, I will continue to support them.

Thumbs up to you ;)

[chochochang2]

Everton thrashed Sunderland 4-0 at home and Norwich beat Tottenham 2-1 at White Hart Lane, which means bad news for Liverpool as Norwich now have the same number of points. We are just ahead of them on goal difference. Everton are now 4 points ahead of us which means we can't catch them even if we win against Blackburn on Wednesday. Newcastle beat Bolton 2-0 at home and they now have the same number of points as Spurs and only behind on goal difference. If Chelsea beat Fulham, they will also have 59 points. I cannot imagine with Newcastle beat Chelsea and Spurs to 4th spot and secure Champions League football next season :eek:

[sex crusader]

And the joke is we signed two of their best players!:eek: with massive amt of Pound too!:rolleyes:

[lfc78]

AC is a waste of life. So much hype when he joined. Remember he did well in a game last season against man city. After that its free fall all the way. I wonder if he is too lazy or wat. Slight touch and he will come tumbling down. Enrique show some potential but his recent performance sucks especially his crosses. No wonder he can't get into the national team. Just look at cisse? Rates a goal every match. Magpies is doing reali well. Ben Arfa, tiote, all better players anytime compare to kd so called british talents.

[sex crusader]

AC is a waste of life. So much hype when he joined. Remember he did well in a game last season against man city. After that its free fall all the way. I wonder if he is too lazy or wat. Slight touch and he will come tumbling down. Enrique show some potential but his recent performance sucks especially his crosses. No wonder he can't get into the national team. Just look at cisse? Rates a goal every match. Magpies is doing reali well. Ben Arfa, tiote, all better players anytime compare to kd so called british talents.

AC is too clumsy and not mobile and i wonder how he becomes a striker? He should be playing basketball as a center.:D Anyway, i hate pony tail player! Well..well..well...this season we are all but finished in the league! Just hope that we are not into relegation zone any sooner at the rate we play. No team fears us anymore even coming to Anfield! So u on bor? Lets go drink down our sorrow in cp and squeeze some balls to vent our frust!:D

[lfc78]

AC is too clumsy and not mobile and i wonder how he becomes a striker? He should be playing basketball as a center.:D Anyway, i hate pony tail player! Well..well..well...this season we are all but finished in the league! Just hope that we are not into relegation zone any sooner at the rate we play. No team fears us anymore even coming to Anfield! So u on bor? Lets go drink down our sorrow in cp and squeeze some balls to vent our frust!:D

Bro I can't drink much definitely not a drinker but I am a talented balls squeezer. Hope you dun mind.
What are your dates for the next trip?
:D

[sex crusader]

Bro I can't drink much definitely not a drinker but I am a talented balls squeezer. Hope you dun mind.
What are your dates for the next trip?
:D

Going there for the mayday weekend. Going 27th , coming back on the 1st. Sui sui bor zao cui!:D we next play Blackburn? Hope we don't get burn!:D

[2centsworth]

Lets go drink down our sorrow in cp and squeeze some balls to vent our frust!

From You Will Never Walk Alone to You Will Never Drink Alone is it? ;) This is a football related thread. You bring a new meaning to give me half ball! Give me the half ball of the girl sitting beside you is it? :D

[S.B.Y.1]

Anyway, i hate pony tail player!

Andriy Voronin comes to mind :D

Another failure

[beck7777]

Andriy Voronin comes to mind :D

Another failure

At least he came for free... :D

[sex crusader]

D

From You Will Never Walk Alone to You Will Never Drink Alone is it? This is a football related thread. You bring a new meaning to give me half ball! Give me the half ball of the girl sitting beside you is it? D
Naber mind, we squeeze together! Football always related to sex! Just ask those Chelsea players!:D

Andriy Voronin comes to mind :D

Another failure

He was brought in as a standby mah and he is free agent! We also got a former Greek defender in pony tail. Can't recall his name though! Also a failure!:rolleyes:

[Xgenre]

We also got a former Greek defender in pony tail. Can't recall his name though! Also a failure!:rolleyes:

Krygiakos, if I'm right. Triple H was free. The last few years, Torres was great as he combines well with Gerrard. Other than Torres, our other strikers aren't outstanding, Ngog, Voronin. To think Suarez was bought to play with Torres. Pity it didn't happen.

[Hurricane88]

Tomorrow early morning liverpool away to Blackburn...:)

[chochochang2]

Krygiakos, if I'm right. Triple H was free.

Krygiakos = Triple H :D :D

[chochochang2]

Naber mind, we squeeze together! Football always related to sex! Just ask those Chelsea players!:D

not scums players?? :D :rolleyes:

[Xgenre]

Krygiakos = Triple H :D :D

No, Voronin = Triple H. Kyrgiakos is a separate player.

[chochochang2]

No, Voronin = Triple H. Kyrgiakos is a separate player.

oh ya. i also find voronin look very similar to triple h.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/07/Andriy-Voronin.JPG/200px-Andriy-Voronin.JPGhttp://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/aa/Triple_H_2010_Tribute_to_the_Troops.jpg/200px-Triple_H_2010_Tribute_to_the_Troops.jpg

:D :D

[chochochang2]

anyway, back to football.

team news for Blackburn v Liverpool tonight.

Centre-back Daniel Agger is pushing for a return to the starting line-up having made his comeback after a six week lay-off. The Denmark international returned as a substitute in Saturday's draw against. Aston Villa after a cracked rib and will be hoping to get back into the team ahead of the weekend's FA Cup semi-final against Everton. Striker Andy Carroll could be set for a recall after three substitute appearance in four matches.

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/feature/_/id/280562/premier-league-team-news:-injuries-and-suspensions?cc=4716&fjghgh

any predictions on tonight's game and line up?

[HokkienPeng]

Blackburn 2-1 pool.

Someone should send a video of all Singapore games to KD. Sundram can teach those overpaid millionaires a thing or two about playing with pride.

[Regaine]

anyway, back to football.

team news for Blackburn v Liverpool tonight.


http://soccernet.espn.go.com/feature/_/id/280562/premier-league-team-news:-injuries-and-suspensions?cc=4716&fjghgh


any predictions on tonight's game and line up?



KK will be resting some key players with the eye on FA Cup semifinal with Everton . I can see this is a chance for Blackburn to get all 3 points. :(

[chochochang2]

me too, I'm predicting KD will have more than an eye on the FA Cup semi-final match against Everton.

Could players like Sterling and Eccleston get a chance?

[Regaine]

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/1047224/?cc=4716

Dalglish talks of 'conspiracy'April 10, 2012

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has questioned the integrity of match officials following a series of perceived injustices against his team and could face an FA charge after suggesting "people might think there is a conspiracy".


Dalglish's comments follow a weekend of controversial decisions in the Premier League, when QPR manager Mark Hughes suggested managers had "lost faith" in officials and Wigan boss Roberto Martinez railed at "disgusting" decisions that allowed Chelsea to score two offside goals against his team.

Liverpool have just one win in their last nine league games but the manager believes that would be different if a number of key decisions had gone in their favour.

Dalglish feels his side should have had a penalty for a foul on Dirk Kuyt in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Aston Villa, that a Luis Suarez goal was incorrectly disallowed for handball in a defeat to Wigan and thet the Reds were denied a penalty in a 2-0 defeat at Newcastle after the ball hit Danny Simpson's upper arm on the line.

"The last three games there are blatant decisions that have gone against us that are, frankly, inexcusable, and I'd say unexplainable as well," said Dalglish.

"I won't raise it with the Referees' Association, I've raised it now, and it's up to them. I think it really should be their concern. I've raised it, and it's up to them now to look at it.

"If they have something like that [the denied Kuyt penalty], a decision that isn't given that is so blatantly wrong - as we have felt in our last three games - then surely it is their problem, not mine."

Speaking ahead of Tuesday night's Premier League match with Blackburn, Dalglish continued: "I know we have integrity, I know we have integrity in bucketloads, but I can't speak for other people and whether they have integrity.

"What we have to do now, is ensure this football club maintains its integrity, that the players keep their integrity, and hope that people elsewhere have some integrity too. They [referees] have to look at themselves and ensure they are seen to have integrity."

Dalglish went on to suggest that for match officials should explain important decisions to managers after matches, and he is not the only Premier League manager to do so.

"The unfortunate thing for this football club in the last three games is that when there are decisions that are wrong - and there will always be decisions that are wrong - then there is never an explanation of why," he said.

"It would be helpful and more transparent if they told us, if they explained the decisions to us, or even just held their hands up and say, 'sorry I got that wrong', and we can see they have integrity. But they never say anything.

"We don't get everything right, do we? So it is understandable they don't either. But a wee bit of respect towards us would help the situation immensely. Otherwise, people might think there is a conspiracy.

"We can't believe that, we can't let it affect us, and take it into the games coming up, because that would damage us. We have to keep going, and ensure it doesn't affect the players.

"If there is something, then somebody needs to tell us, and if there isn't anything, they need to explain it to us a bit better. We just need to keep going, we can't let it get to that, where we think it's a [conspiracy]."

Liverpool, who have an FA Cup semi-final against Everton this weekend, are 16 points off the Champions League qualifying places.



Sorry to be saying this but KK is still TALKING BULLSHIT here .

[Regaine]

me too, I'm predicting KD will have more than an eye on the FA Cup semi-final match against Everton.

Could players like Sterling and Eccleston get a chance?

I hope they get a chance to play in place of certain players . Won't be nice if we can get a decent result with these young lads. :) Anyways I won't be watching today's match.

[doppelherz]

me too, I'm predicting KD will have more than an eye on the FA Cup semi-final match against Everton.

Could players like Sterling and Eccleston get a chance?

I hope Sterling and Maxi start the game. Ewood Park hasnt been an easy place for us but I think we can get a draw at least. A win would be great considering Everton have 4 points more.
Looking forward to this game.

[Lone_Wolf]

Sorry to be saying this but KK is still TALKING BULLSHIT here .

KD may not be off the mark with his comments, my bookie says his "Big Bosses" have resorted to targeting the officials to fix games as the players are too loaded to be bribed.

[doppelherz]

interesting line up for today

Both Suarez and Gerrard rested and Johnson back in the team!

[chochochang2]

LFC confirmed team: Doni, Flanagan, Coates, Skrtel, Johnson, Shelvey, Henderson, Spearing, Maxi, Bellamy, Carroll.

Subs: Jones, Enrique, Agger, Aurelio, Suarez, Kuyt, Carragher.

Both Gerrard and Downing are rested for the FA Cup semi-final match at the weekend.

WTF? Look at the bench, 4 defenders and 2 strikers?

And, why is Johnson playing at left back when Aurelio, who is on the bench, can play left back?? :mad: :confused:

[chochochang2]

Goallllll! Maxi rodriguez scores two

liverpool 2 blackburn 0

[bochapsing]

doni sent off...
now we're left with our 3rd choice gk for our FA cup semi-final...!!!!

[chochochang2]

doni sent off...
now we're left with our 3rd choice gk for our FA cup semi-final...!!!!

we have peter gulacsi, who was supposedly on loan at hull city but because of a knee injury, he is back at melwood. Unless he can recover in time, will Liverpool be allowed to sign/loan an emergency gk?

[chochochang2]

an unlikely goal and winner from Andy Carroll!

Liverpool wins 3-2 and what a way to prepare for the FA Cup semi-final match :D :D

[bochapsing]

gave away a calamity 2nd penalty...
luckily it's juz a yellow card...
a big worry for our gk coming FA cup semi-final...
moyes must have watched the match and left with a big smile on his face...

[SamFaced]

What crappy 2 goals conceded today.. The Jones felliow looks too shaky to b playin in rhe FA semis.. Just hope the mid n defenxe can cover him as much as possible in the nxt game... Maxi n Bellamy playin way way better than lots pf other players whos been playin week in n week out... Really baffles lots of us why these 2 lads aint playin that much aren we?...
Nice to hv e win after what seems to b ages losin and drawin games... Keep it up lads...;0)

[GeMiNiZzzzZzz]

Anyone coming up to say AC is the hero now :eek::D
Not me still :p

Didn't managed to watch the game prolly waiting only for the FA cup only.

At least good to rest those stars for that game.

[lugi]

Makes me wonder how much more must Maxi do to earn a place in the starting 11. Such is KD discrimination against him, he will be lucky to see a place on the bench for the FA semi.:mad:

AC seems to play better only when he leads the line only. Maybe LS dazzles him too much with his skills and dribbling..:p

[hardpen]

Finally a WIN . :D :p

[HonkyTonkyMan]

Anyone coming up to say AC is the hero now :eek::D
Not me still :p

Didn't managed to watch the game prolly waiting only for the FA cup only.

At least good to rest those stars for that game.

The jury is still out on AC, frankly not convince on his ability to lead team in the scoring department even thou this round he came up with the match winner. One swallow doesn't make a summer as the saying goes.

[doppelherz]

only Liverpool fans will find negatives in a win. Carroll scored and had a good game still fans find a way to bash him. Great time to be a Liverpool fan...

I enjoyed the team's performance. I might be in the minority but I liked how the team plays without Suarez. There was noone hogging the ball, trying to win freekicks etc. The game had more flow without so much stoppages

Kudos to Johnson, Agger and Henderson who I thought had a good game.

I share the sentiments that Jones doesn't look confident in goal, really hope Agger and Skrtel start at Wembley cos that would really tighten the defence.

[GeMiNiZzzzZzz]

The jury is still out on AC, frankly not convince on his ability to lead team in the scoring department even thou this round he came up with the match winner. One swallow doesn't make a summer as the saying goes.

A moment of glory or brilliance doesn't make our scoring department better.

Converting chances by scoring when given the oppotunity is all strikers evaluation criteria same as midfielders assist and defenders and goalie ability to stop goal and mgrs results overall.

Sadly despite all the hype that kk rejoins us, as a mgr in this heavily commercial sport, he is very lost :(

AC ..forget about him, but we can't sell him isn't it..unless there is a change in the ownership who is willing to make a bug financial loss in such a short period :D

[GeMiNiZzzzZzz]

only Liverpool fans will find negatives in a win. Carroll scored and had a good game still fans find a way to bash him. Great time to be a Liverpool fan...

it's not that we are finding negativity in the loss. Not at all, not sure where this thought came from.

1 win in 8 games is not normal, we can't just be looking at this ratio and be ecstatic about it isn't it ..

Carroll performing well once in a blue moon is not right for Liverpool isn't it..is this the way to justify his wages and trf fees..you rarely see Sg or LS or agger or bellers underperforming so many games in a row isn't it ..

That's my stuck up view anyway..diff ppl have diff view is normal because we eat diff rice and come out from diff holes mah :cool:

[SH149]

A lot of players joined us due to our past history ( the most recent one is year 2005 CL when we under Rafa ) and not what we are now

The players mind set need to change what past is past now as it don't generate result beside memories
As we can see teams when comes to Anfield doesn't fear us anymore not they improved tremendously but we no longer the force we expected to be
Of cos injuries does contribute of what we are now but there is still alot senior players in the squad so no excuses of poor performances

KD if u can hear us please get the players from the youth team let them had a run as u might never know they can be the Jeremy Lim version in BPL

[doppelherz]

Carroll performing well once in a blue moon is not right for Liverpool isn't it..is this the way to justify his wages and trf fees..you rarely see Sg or LS or agger or bellers underperforming so many games in a row isn't it ..



Honestly, I cannot remember the last game Gerrard played well since the Merseyside derby in March.
Bellamy hasn't been consistent since his "ïnjury" and as for Suarez, maybe I expect too much but he hasn't impressed me this season. Watching Suarez play makes me miss Torres more and more.

Agger and Skrtel have been the only consistent players throughout.

As for wages, like I mentioned before, the club decided these players were worth the money, so that is a problem with whoever decides Andy Carroll etc was worth their huge wages and transfer fee.

All we can do now as fans is get behind these batch of players and King Kenny.

[GeMiNiZzzzZzz]

Torres is a 1 season wonder..his luck ran out in the 2nd season until now..

Stevie nv underperformed consecutively matches same for bellars ..on the other hand AC does it many matches on a row yet he justify 1st 11 consecutively..不了解...

Everyone mentioned the 4 failures of signing performing better in their old clubs is because Liverpool had always been in the frame of the whole world not only in England like other clubs.
Hence players are more pressured to live up to the name of Liverpool ..how many can really do that..

Sometimes I even doubt the name of messi can even survive in England because it is too physical and too commercial.

Too much money involve will create big expectation and lesser patience.
This is the game now, we shouldn't live in the past now and follow blindly..gotta move forward with time and environment.

P/s: someone once said we are different from the rest of the club..i say..fuck..how different..everyone says the same for their own supported clubs...who justify this correct :D

[beck7777]

Regardless what, a win is a win... Let's not take it away and the fact we were a man down for 60min, a GK who has not play for so long and have to dump into action straight away, a midfielder to deputies at right-back and a few main players not in action...

Yes, a winning goal doesn't mean AC has come good... It has to be done consistently.. Since we only had a few games left till end season, why not just give that lad a break...

And yes, everytime Maxi plays, he somehow make us wonder why he didn't play more... Show good instinct to pop up to score goals... Let's see if he will start this weekend...

Let's just keep the momentum going and kick some blue Merseyside ass this weekend! :D

[chochochang2]

Based on this morning's game only, the whole team played well with the exception of the goals conceded and red card.

Firstly, it was a poor back pass from Flanagan which resulted in the red card and penalty. I mean, come on the lad is only 18 and still learning so I won't even get started on him now. (Remember how Gerrard also did the same thing when Liverpool played against Arsenal? Henry collected the ball like as if it was a through ball from Gerrard, rounded Reina and scored?)

Of course, Jones did well to save the first penalty but unfortunately not the second one. The second goal from Yakubu, was also from a set piece. Nothing much Jones could do about it since the positioning of our defence was to be blamed.

Henderson had to play right back for an hour after Doni was sent off and Flanagan was taken off for Jones. Credits to Henderson, he was playing like a right wing back :D

Maxi, scored 2 goals himself. Whenever he plays, he never disappoints. Remember his hat-trick against Fulham away and Birmingham at home? I really cannot comprehend why KD refuses to play him more regularly. (other than injuries)

Bellamy was causing the Blackburn defence problems as well. It was his run and pass to Maxi which resulted in Liverpool's first goal. Though I must say that his free kicks were poor and not up to standard.

Jonjo Shelvey, played well in his attacking role just behind Carroll. He was the one who created Liverpool's and Maxi's 2nd goal.

Lastly, an unlikely goal and winner from Andy Carroll. Take nothing away from him, he has been poor all season but could this goal fire him up to play better?

Let's wait and see :D

[doppelherz]

And yes, everytime Maxi plays, he somehow make us wonder why he didn't play more... Show good instinct to pop up to score goals... Let's see if he will start this weekend...


Maxi's positioning is fantastic. I think Maxi and Kuyt have the best awareness in the box, sadly Kuyt can't finish like he used to.

Besides his stamina, I think Kenny doesnt play Maxi cos he knows Maxi will be leaving in the summer.

Carroll is a player who strives on confidence, so I hope Carroll, Maxi and Bellamy start this weekend at the expense of Henderson, Downing and Kuyt.
My main concern will be Carra, with Agger back, I dont wanna see Carra near the first 11 anytime soon :D

A biggest positive I took from the Blackburn game was Glen Johnson, he looked sharp, had pace but maybe still not 100% match fit.

[rahl]

All we can do now as fans is get behind these batch of players and King Kenny.

Exactly, don't think anyone is saying Andy has become a success because of one goal. If he is improving, I'm happy to go along and pat him on the back.



And yes, everytime Maxi plays, he somehow make us wonder why he didn't play more... Show good instinct to pop up to score goals... Let's see if he will start this weekend...


Yes but don't forget, when Maxi came to us in the Jan transfer, he was missing many scoring opportunities too under Rafa - shots were saved etc. I'm always surprised people forget that and it was only under Kenny that he started scoring (to the extent one pundit said he gave Kenny his job).

So for some players, it takes time. It shows that Maxi has settled in well.


Besides his stamina, I think Kenny doesnt play Maxi cos he knows Maxi will be leaving in the summer.




Any rumour that Maxi is leaving? I thought he is happy to be a squad player (and that's not insulting him).

[bochapsing]

Maxi's positioning is fantastic. I think Maxi and Kuyt have the best awareness in the box, sadly Kuyt can't finish like he used to..

yes, tat's y they often appear to be able to score tap-ins (remember kyut scored tat hat-trick of tap-ins against man utd?) or at least get themselve into score position...

good to see both johnson n agger r back...
not only our defense looks better with agger, he has oso created both the winning goal last nite and equaliser against villa...

[Regaine]

Anyone coming up to say AC is the hero now
Not me still

Didn't managed to watch the game prolly waiting only for the FA cup only.

At least good to rest those stars for that game.

AC hero ??? My foot :eek: He almost scored an own goal with his back header.Luckily our goalie made the save.

Makes me wonder how much more must Maxi do to earn a place in the starting 11. Such is KD discrimination against him, he will be lucky to see a place on the bench for the FA semi.

AC seems to play better only when he leads the line only. Maybe LS dazzles him too much with his skills and dribbling..

To me Maxi is the real hero . He has never fail to deliver. Why oh why KK does not play more of him ???? :confused:


Guys I am glad we won this game but we paid a high price for it . We are defnitely having a crisis in the goalkeeping dept . With 2 goalkeepeers suspended , I wonder what KK is going to do for the FA Cup semifinal with Everton.

He may have to play a 5 - 4 - 1 formation against Everton .

I hope our ladss will contine to raise the occassion once again for the next match and prove us wrong.

For those who miss the match


http://www.footytube.com/video/blackburn-rovers-liverpool-apr10-113197?ref=hp_ozeit_mp

[doppelherz]

Any rumour that Maxi is leaving? I thought he is happy to be a squad player (and that's not insulting him).

I think it was quoted from Maxi himself that he would like to return home to Argentina once this season ends.

[Lone_Wolf]

I think it was quoted from Maxi himself that he would like to return home to Argentina once this season ends.

His home is Italy? I read somewhere his next destination is Italy as LFC did not offer him a new contract attractive enough to make him extend his stay. He has only 12 months left on his contract and LFC will have to sell him quick if they dun want him to walk away on a bosman and lose money.

[doppelherz]

His home is Italy? I read somewhere his next destination is Italy as LFC did not offer him a new contract attractive enough to make him extend his stay. He has only 12 months left on his contract and LFC will have to sell him quick if they dun want him to walk away on a bosman and lose money.

Last I read was his desire to return to Newell's Old Boys and made a verbal agreement with their president.

Rodríguez told the Argentinian newspaper La Capital: "When I left here, I knew I was coming back. The president [Guillermo Lorente] called me and I said yes. Now it depends on the contract I have in Liverpool, maybe that can be loosened a little."

[chochochang2]

Liverpool recall goalkeeper Gulacsi

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/1047732/liverpool-recall-goalkeeper-peter-gulacsi-?cc=4716

[chochochang2]

BREAKING NEWS: Damien Comolli to leave LFC

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/latest-news/damien-comolli-to-leave-lfc

[Regaine]

BREAKING NEWS: Damien Comolli to leave LFC

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/latest-news/damien-comolli-to-leave-lfc

Heads starting to roll at LFC ? :rolleyes:

[qw2op]

tis shows ze americans r serious in their biz ...

[Xgenre]

For a club like Liverpool, now is the time to step up the recruitment process of next season. It's April and it's time to sound out players and clubs. For us to be without the guy running the transfer business, I think it could be a sign that Kenny Dalglish might be asked to step aside at the end of the season. Comolli and Dalglish have always worked as a team for recuiting of players. I think it will be very difficult for KD to be planning for next season now.

Perhaps the owners are preparing a clean sheet for the new boss and let the new boss run his own transfer policy and do his own recruitment. Despite the lack of success in recent seasons, Liverpool has consistently been in the top 10 most profitable clubs of the world. We will have the money to buy good players but we can't afford years of wasteful recruitment anymore. Thankfully, we didn't really spend a lot of money on Carroll.

[The Milk Man]

I think it could be a sign that Kenny Dalglish might be asked to step aside at the end of the season. Comolli and Dalglish have always worked as a team for recuiting of players. I think it will be very difficult for KD to be planning for next season now.

Just back from KL covering the British PM's visit...... met some of the entourage accompanying him including a board member of LFC..... he says heads will roll but not KD's as he is deemed an "untouchable" by the owners..... there are plans to move KD upstairs and bring in a new manager whom they have identified and having discussions.

JC will be taking on coaching duties next season...... dunno if they still want him to play.

All transfer projects currently ongoing will be put on hold..... LFC were already in talks with some players whom they want for next season.

LFC have the funds to spend but it will not be given to anyone to spend freely...... it will be disbursed collectively by a team tasked with the transfer project.

These angmo are damn talkative...... himself volunteered all this info without me asking :rolleyes:

[lugi]

Could be true.

In UK now, the press and footie magazines are all reporting that the American owners would meet with KD at end of season as to why the team is so poor in the league. They have already stated that the minimum is Champions League qualification. As to whether KD head will roll is debatable.

It's reported that their top targets are Klopp of Dortmund and Paul Lambert of Norwich.

[chairman-mao]

Could be true.

In UK now, the press and footie magazines are all reporting that the American owners would meet with KD at end of season as to why the team is so poor in the league. They have already stated that the minimum is Champions League qualification. As to whether KD head will roll is debatable.

It's reported that their top targets are Klopp of Dortmund and Paul Lambert of Norwich.

Tom Werner on Comolli decision

Tom, the news this morning that Damien Comolli is leaving the club will have come as a surprise to many fans. Can you explain why the decision was taken?

I think it's fair to say no supporter would be delighted with the results we've achieved this year. We feel we are a club that needs to be perceived as the strongest club in football and we want to get there. Frankly, we make these decisions with a great deal of care because it's our track record in Boston to give people authority and we've had great success with our manager, who was there for eight years, and our general manager, so we prefer stability. But when it's time to act, we need to act. We're coming close to the end of the season and the transfer window for the summer, and we felt it was important to make this change expeditiously.

In light of Damien's departure, do you still think there is a need for a director of football at this club?

We're still confident the structure we've discussed is the right structure. That doesn't mean we won't look at tweaking it, but we feel a collective group of people making football decisions is healthy. The debate is healthy. Part of the reason we made this decision now is because we want to start the process of finding an excellent replacement.

Do you have a candidate in mind for the role?

We don't have any specific candidates in mind. Part of the reason we made this decision yesterday was to be in the best possible position to move forward as quickly as possible.

Is Damien's departure a reflection that the ownership group were unhappy with the return on player investment?

I would say we certainly have the resources to compete with anybody in football. I wouldn't want to get specific about any particular decision that's been made. We feel there is enough talent on the pitch to win and, as I said, we've been dissatisfied, as most supporters have been, with the results so far. But we're also talking about the future - we have a strategy we need implemented and we felt Damien was probably not the right person to implement that strategy.

Does Damien Comolli's departure have any impact upon Kenny Dalglish's position as manager?

Absolutely not. We've got great confidence in Kenny. We feel the team is going to make strides in the future and he enjoys our full support.

Do you envisage any other changes in the senior management of the club?

We do not. It's a good question. We believe the senior management is very strong, Ian Ayre is an outstanding managing director. His charge is to raise revenue so that we can put the resources into strengthening our football club. We've got great confidence in the other people in football operations, and so the answer is there will be no future changes of significance.

In terms of transfer activity this summer, will Damien's departure affect plans that are already underway?

We've had a strategy that we have agreed on. There was some disconnect on the implementation of that. That strategy is a strong one and it will continue. We need to build a strong system under the first team. We're hard at work identifying transfer targets and we will be better next year.

Finally, as chairman of Liverpool Football Club, do you have a message for the supporters ahead of the very important game on Saturday?

We're all excited about this match. We certainly feel the team is healthy and the team is committed. We just attended a practice where they are excited about returning to Wembley. There's only one team in England that has the possibility of winning this cup and the Carling Cup, and I think our supporters around the world should feel very confident.

[hawksbay]

Just back from KL covering the British PM's visit...... met some of the entourage accompanying him including a board member of LFC..... he says heads will roll but not KD's as he is deemed an "untouchable" by the owners..... there are plans to move KD upstairs and bring in a new manager whom they have identified and having discussions.

JC will be taking on coaching duties next season...... dunno if they still want him to play.

All transfer projects currently ongoing will be put on hold..... LFC were already in talks with some players whom they want for next season.

LFC have the funds to spend but it will not be given to anyone to spend freely...... it will be disbursed collectively by a team tasked with the transfer project.

These angmo are damn talkative...... himself volunteered all this info without me asking :rolleyes:

the rumblings for rafa benitez gets louder:D

[GeMiNiZzzzZzz]

Tom Werner on Comolli decision...

Owners always say the same things..

Even if they confirmed, next moment out you go :D

Politics everywhere :cool:

[Xgenre]

the rumblings for rafa benitez gets louder:D

Yes please! My precious... Please come back to me. His teams are tactically sound and tailored to nullify the other team's strength. He did bring us to 2nd place. Still the only manager who goes into a pub full of fans. If you think he is just a fat waiter, please go to YouTube to see him crying at a Hillsborough memorial. His daughter speaks Scouser. Have you read about his scientific training methods recently from soccernet?

Alternatively the Dortmund coach is good too. Problem is, will a Champions League coach come to a Europa League team? His teams are exciting to watch and he might bring over his Japanese striker. A Jap or Korean player will be good on the business side for us and Stanchart. Cha Du Ri looks good as a winger too.

[beck7777]

Yes please! My precious... Please come back to me. His teams are tactically sound and tailored to nullify the other team's strength. He did bring us to 2nd place. Still the only manager who goes into a pub full of fans. If you think he is just a fat waiter, please go to YouTube to see him crying at a Hillsborough memorial. His daughter speaks Scouser. Have you read about his scientific training methods recently from soccernet?

Alternatively the Dortmund coach is good too. Problem is, will a Champions League coach come to a Europa League team? His teams are exciting to watch and he might bring over his Japanese striker. A Jap or Korean player will be good on the business side for us and Stanchart. Cha Du Ri looks good as a winger too.

King Kenny aside(Not that I support his sacking), have never doubt Rafa!

I would love to see him back! This time with the proper backing, I'm sure he will finish all the unfinished business! :D

[doppelherz]

It's reported that their top targets are Klopp of Dortmund and Paul Lambert of Norwich.

Should have hired Klopp after Rafa, instead of putting Kenny in this sorta stress right now.
There is lotsa competition for Klopp though, good thing is at least Chelski will have no Champions League football next season.

[GeMiNiZzzzZzz]

Alot of rafa supporters here..but not me still prolly I prefer I more attacking and smooth flowing football from us.

He's too defensive and conservative minded mgr who prolly will succeed in Spain or France or Italy but not England or Germany.

Look at Harry, Fuckerson and wenger or even past moanrinho who brought good things to their clubs but then again..our current batch of offensive players are limited..

Each to their own I suppose, I prefer to see what happen at the end of the season and accept it if any decision is finalized :D

[Xgenre]

Alot of rafa supporters here..but not me still prolly I prefer I more attacking and smooth flowing football from us.

He's too defensive and conservative minded mgr who prolly will succeed in Spain or France or Italy but not England or Germany.

Each to their own I suppose, I prefer to see what happen at the end of the season and accept it if any decision is finalized :D

But you don't have to agree with us. You are entitled to your own opinion. Type what you want. Most of us have been here having thoughtful discussions in this thread for years. I remember some of us have been chatting here so often there was even a diagram with a starting 11 with our nicks some years back. Wonder if anyone can find that diagram. Haha...

I agree that if there is a change to be made, better to do it at the end of the season. Even if it's the club's worst run of results since 1954 or whatever, so what? Kenny Dalglish is still the most respected former player and still the last manager to win the league for us. Liverpool seldom sack managers. Most of our managers are asked to leave in a nicer manner in between seasons.

Actually if we recall, before March, our team is defensively strong and concede few goals. The recent run of bad results is more of a blip than a new normal for us. Offensively, it's becoming a new normal not to be able to score and that's worrying.

[GeMiNiZzzzZzz]

I would call recent city and spurs results a blip rather than ours tough much so that we have not been consistent throughout the season even during Roy's time..it ways a WWLLDDWLD results and that's the reason why we are 13pts behind 4th placed and our W-D-L is 12-10-11..that's not a blip isn't it.

Anyway really need a major overhaul of the current players if not our status of football powerhouse will be diminishing ...

Heard the latest news that Johan cryuff is being linked with us for the position of director of football...:eek:
If its true anyway, I would gladly accept it as I prefer a football man to hold such position rather than a guy from the corporate world
doing it...if you know what I mean..

[doppelherz]

I remember some of us have been chatting here so often there was even a diagram with a starting 11 with our nicks some years back. Wonder if anyone can find that diagram. Haha...



haha if I remember correctly it was done by a Manure fan using the Afro guys from the 1997 away kit ad. I was quite honored he put me in my favored position of defence LOL.

As for Cruyff, no idea how he can help the club, we should try to hijack Newcastle's scouting team since we end up overpaying for their players anyways :D

[Regaine]

the rumblings for rafa benitez gets louder:D

If more fans call and support for RB to be back I am ure the owners would find hard to ignore. That is what happens when the new owners listen to the fans and brought back KK.


Owners always say the same things..

Even if they confirmed, next moment out you go

Politics everywhere

Bosses ay one thing but usually they do something else . They start by removing people close to you . Lets see if KK is still around after the FA Cup semifinal clash with Everton .

[Regaine]

Another casualty

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/latest-news/peter-brukner-to-leave-liverpool-fc

Fenway Sports Group and Liverpool FC confirmed today that Head of Sports Medicine and Sports Science, Dr Peter Brukner will leave the Club by the end of the season.

Managing Director Ian Ayre said: "We are grateful to Peter who has been the catalyst for the transformation of our Sports Medicine and Sports Science capability at the Club since he joined two years ago. He has been instrumental in re-defining our requirements and bringing first class people into the team, providing us with a great platform to move forward. We wish him all the best for the future."

First team Manager Kenny Dalglish added: "The framework Peter has established has allowed us to see some very real results in relation to our overall levels of fitness and a reduction in injury levels. Peter acted as the key advisor to the club in this regard, and we wish him well in the future."

Peter Brukner commented: "It has been an honour to work at Liverpool Football Club. I am very proud of what we have achieved over the past two years, as can be seen by the reduced injury rate and improved fitness levels. With a world class staff now in place, I feel I have accomplished what I was asked to do by LFC in 2010 and the Club is in good hands. I wish the Club every success in the future."

[chochochang2]

Cruyff linked with Liverpool role

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/1048349/johan-cruyff-linked-with-liverpool-role-following-comolli%27s-exit?cc=4716


FA Cup semi-final Preview: Liverpool v Everton

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/preview/_/id/340484?cc=4716


Team news:

Goalkeeper Brad Jones is set to make his first start since December 2010 for Liverpool. The Australian comes into the side in place of suspended duo Jose Reina and Alexander Doni. Defenders Daniel Agger and Glen Johnson are pushing for starting places having both made their comebacks from injury in the midweek win at Blackburn.

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/feature/_/id/280562/premier-league-team-news:-injuries-and-suspensions?cc=4716

[The Milk Man]

Goalkeeper Brad Jones is set to make his first start since December 2010 for Liverpool. The Australian comes into the side in place of suspended duo Jose Reina and Alexander Doni.

Peter Gulasci is favoured ahead of Brad Jones for tomorrow's FA Cup match. The FA has confirmed Peter's loan termination to Hull City and therefore he is now available for the FA Cup match. The reason he is preferred over Jones is simply because he has been playing regularly albeit in the Championship whereas Jones has been in the reserves team AND SITTING on the bench and getting to play only on rare occasions !

In terms of match sharpness and fitness, Peter is way ahead of Jones and KD is unlikely to risk playing a stopper who cannot even command a regular spot in the reserves.

[rahl]

Another casualty

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/latest-news/peter-brukner-to-leave-liverpool-fc



Wonder why. We were supposed to have a great medical outfit with excellent plans for minimising injury.



In terms of match sharpness and fitness, Peter is way ahead of Jones and KD is unlikely to risk playing a stopper who cannot even command a regular spot in the reserves.

Peter has been on the bench at Hull since Jan upon recovering from a knee injury.

[Regaine]

Hope the lads can stand up and be counted as a Liverpool player . They jolly well win this match for KK' sake if not not his head will also be on the chopping board. I also suspect those players who have not been performing up to par will also be sold off in the summer.

Having said I am tanding by with beer and potato chips for 2nites game. It will be a tight call and mot probably will go into extra time. Hope not another penalty shootout.

[Regaine]

Wonder why. We were supposed to have a great medical outfit with excellent plans for minimising injury.



Peter has been on the bench at Hull since Jan upon recovering from a knee injury.

Probably the players take too long to recover example Lucas. :(

[chochochang2]

2 hours to kick off!

preview: http://soccernet.espn.go.com/preview/_/id/340484?cc=4716


Moyes: Neutrals are backing Everton

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/1048650/moyes:-neutrals-are-backing-everton?cc=4716

what is Moyes thinking? :rolleyes: actually, Liverpool are the team to beat in cup competitions this season :D

[chochochang2]

Confirmed team: Jones, Johnson, Carragher, Skrtel, Agger, Gerrard, Spearing, Henderson, Downing, Carroll, Suarez.

Subs: Gulacsi, Enrique, Maxi, Kuyt, Shelvey, Kelly, Bellamy.

As mentioned, Brad Jones starts for Liverpool in goal while Gulacsi is his backup.

Agger is at left back while Enrique is on the bench.

Henderson is again at right midfield while Kuyt, Maxi and Bellamy starts on the bench.

Once again, weird but predictable team selection by KD especially for Agger when he is better off playing at centre back and for Henderson when he is better off in centre midfield.

Let's see if the selection will have any impact on the game :rolleyes:

my prediction: Everton to score first, unfortunately

[sex crusader]

Poor defence.... One goal down! JC at center , what can we expect?

[chochochang2]

Agger's passing has been very poor so far, maybe because he is played out of position. Not sure what Carragher had in mind when he kicked the ball against the Everton player.. Why didn't KD play Agger at centre back and Enrique at left back? :confused: :mad:

[beck7777]

Poor defence.... One goal down! JC at center , what can we expect?

Enough of the JC complaints bro...

King Kenny choose him to play, he do his best...

Agger was at fault too and its a mixed up...

Somehow I feel we are still good enough to win this....

[Regaine]

Our midfield also non-existence . Please play CB , Maxi & Enrique. :eek: :mad:

[SH149]

Our midfield also non-existence . Please play CB , Maxi & Enrique. :eek: :mad:

Too bad think that KK will replace them at around 70mins by that time it could be too late

[sex crusader]

Enough of the JC complaints bro...

King Kenny choose him to play, he do his best...

Agger was at fault too and its a mixed up...

Somehow I feel we are still good enough to win this....

Then we bash kd lor. I also don't understand the back four. Why Agger not playing in middle? Wtf, only Gerard and spearing are I existence. Tiuzzz!

[chochochang2]

so half time Liverpool trail Everton by Jelavic's goal.

There's Kuyt, Bellamy and Maxi on the bench.

2nd half prediction: KD to make substitution around 75th minute, with penalty shoot out in mind

[rahl]

if we are gonna dig ourselves out of this one, we have got to give one hell of an effort now. everton wont be easy to break down and they are gonna pack the defence and work extremely hard.

[beck7777]

Then we bash kd lor. I also don't understand the back four. Why Agger not playing in middle? Wtf, only Gerard and spearing are I existence. Tiuzzz!

Thats a good Q because I also dunno are playing 3 central or 4 flat at the back...

Big question mark!!!!

But we still got time to turn it around but we must do something to improve!!

[chochochang2]

hmm even if Liverpool play with 10 at the back, it will make no difference if the same mistakes are repeated.

Kevin Keegan said at half time review that the shape of the team today looks very uncomfortable, and I agree 100% with him.

Henderson is not a right midfield player and Agger is not a left back, nuff said.

[S3vw]

Poor defence.... One goal down! JC at center , what can we expect?

really dun noe why KD change the defence...

[S3vw]

if we are gonna dig ourselves out of this one, we have got to give one hell of an effort now. everton wont be easy to break down and they are gonna pack the defence and work extremely hard.

AND Kuyt, Bellamy and Maxi are still on the bench.
:mad:
lost of words

[rahl]

Agger has played LB before and Enrique has been suspect recently.

[Regaine]

Too bad think that KK will replace them at around 70mins by that time it could be too late

70 mins too late he should be bringing them in now . If Everton scored another goal , they would surely pack the defence.

Then we bash kd lor. I also don't understand the back four. Why Agger not playing in middle? Wtf, only Gerard and spearing are I existence. Tiuzzz!

It just shows KK does not know his players well enough . :eek: :mad:

[Regaine]

Suarez scores equaliser . :D :p

Much better second half performance by Liverpool.

[rahl]

At least something breaks for us!!

[rahl]

finally andy!!!
2-1!!!

[SH149]

Andy Caroll !!!

2-1

[beck7777]

Yes!.. Good come back! Another Final!!!

Suarez finally seems alive and yet another game winner from AC...
That will do his confidence a world of good!!!

[rahl]

its over!! back to wembley!!

did evershite ever think they will win anything?? LOL

[Regaine]

Wembley here we come .

Thank U AC for scoring the winner tonite. :D :p

Tomorrow I can wear my Liverpoool T-Shirt proud. :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMk9gK6Znow&feature=related

[rahl]

Yes!.. Good come back! Another Final!!!

Suarez finally seems alive and yet another game winner from AC...
That will do his confidence a world of good!!!

The whole team came to life after Distin's howler. Carroll never quit despite his misses, so happy for him. ;)

[SH149]

From my place I did heard some guys walk n sing Liverpool really happy to see that

But I am quite furious as I did went to ToTo booth to buy correct score 2-1 but was told too late as they closed Liao for the game . Darm it

[Regaine]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfP2ABaKZIY&feature=related

[Regaine]

The whole team came to life after Distin's howler. Carroll never quit despite his misses, so happy for him. ;)

I Have to agree with this too .Good thing AC delivered when it mattered the most. Was afraid that the match will go into extra time and penalty shoot out.

[chochochang2]

LIVERPOOL WIN 2-1!

yet again Andy Carroll scores the winner!! :D

WEMBLEY 3RD TIME HERE WE COME!! :D

David Moyes, you want to beat us? You can dream on :rolleyes:

anyone saw how he celebrated when Jelavic scored?

[Regaine]

LIVERPOOL WIN 2-1!

yet again Andy Carroll scores the winner!!

WEMBLEY 3RD TIME HERE WE COME!!

David Moyes, you want to beat us? You can dream on :rolleyes:

anyone saw how he celebrated when Jelavic scored?

Yap I saw but it don't matter anymore as we beat them in the end . :p

I really saw a lot of sad Everton fans though .:(

[rahl]

David Moyes, you want to beat us? You can dream on :rolleyes:

anyone saw how he celebrated when Jelavic scored?

aye, evershite are a one trick pony - score a goal and will defend to the death. thats never good enough.

[SH149]

Yap I saw but it don't matter anymore as we beat them in the end . :p

I really saw a lot of sad Everton fans though .:(

Me too !

Anyway we need to improve on our defence as our final opponent either one is not a walk over
KK need to ponder over this ASAP

[rahl]

Me too !

Anyway we need to improve on our defence as our final opponent either one is not a walk over
KK need to ponder over this ASAP

eh?

one of them has been struggling all season and the other has been on a slump in the last 10 games.

i'd prefer chelsea, we have had problems with spurs for a while.

[SH149]

eh?

one of them has been struggling all season and the other has been on a slump in the last 10 games.

i'd prefer chelsea, we have had problems with spurs for a while.

Remember how we perform in the carling cup final

Either hotspur or Chelsea can post problem to our defence

[rahl]

Remember how we perform in the carling cup final

Either hotspur or Chelsea can post problem to our defence

of course but neither of them are what they used to be.

[sex crusader]

A win.....very shaky indeed! Good second half from the lads ! Spearing got a good game tonite!YNWA!

[HonkyTonkyMan]

Finally Andy Carroll did something right. He had a few clear chances through out the night but bungle them. At least his goal redeem him for all the missess.

[sex crusader]

Remember how we perform in the carling cup final

Either hotspur or Chelsea can post problem to our defence

With JC around, i am sure the opponent gonna give us hell. With due respect for JC as i always be, he is just too slow.Also, Skytel needs to up his game for the final!

[SH149]

of course but neither of them are what they used to be.

With JC around, i am sure the opponent gonna give us hell. With due respect for JC as i always be, he is just too slow.Also, Skytel needs to up his game for the final!

JC will be always remembered of what he did during 2005 CL final against AC Milan but he is getting slower than ever so was wondering will KK use him again in the final

[SH149]

JC will be always remembered of what he did during 2005 CL final against AC Milan but he is getting slower than ever so was wondering will KK use him again in the final

But that will be nice if both Gerrard n JC can lift the cup final together also see the reaction of FT if we beat Chelsea :D

[rahl]

JC will be always remembered of what he did during 2005 CL final against AC Milan but he is getting slower than ever so was wondering will KK use him again in the final

Agger was in the game today which is a sign that Kenny wants him to play. Hopefully it will be CB soon.

For Carra its no longer about speed (which he never had), but his confidence is shot and he looked very hesitant in the past few games, which is strange for a player of his experience. almost getting bullied by bigger and faster players.

[Hurricane88]

Well done to Liverpool. We are in the FA Cup Final since 2005.

Both strikers combined to score. Another striker was the provider for the free kick. First time this happened if I dun remember clearly.

My man of the match is Luis Suarez.

[rahl]

Well done to Liverpool. We are in the FA Cup Final since 2005.

Both strikers combined to score. Another striker was the provider for the free kick. First time this happened if I dun remember clearly.

My man of the match is Luis Suarez.

And another rare game where Stevie, Suarez and Carroll started. Let's have more of this.

[chochochang2]

I hope that the rare mistake from JC will be enough to convince KD that he should not be playing in the final but instead Agger should take his place. Enrique should be first choice at left back since he has been brilliant all season. Why drop him at the most important moment, if not game?

Moreover, playing Agger at the left centre back role would improve the team's passing and balance. And, please don't play Henderson wide right again! KD knows that he would eventually have to take him off. Kuyt should play on the right hand side with Bellamy and Maxi as impact subs since they don't have the stamina to last 90 minutes while Kuyt does.

[lfc78]

Congrats to KD and the lads. However, I hope this win will not mask the massive problems with our league form. Still need rebuilding and be more cllinical in front of the goal.
YNWA :D

[rahl]

Martin Kelly's tweet:

Also the big AC has used Jordan’s hair gel for the last 2 games and scored both wining goals #fact

[doppelherz]

Martin Kelly's tweet:

Also the big AC has used Jordan’s hair gel for the last 2 games and scored both wining goals #fact

hahaha that is bloody hilarious, looked like Brad Jones been using Hendo's hair gel too :D

Haters gonna hate but damn I am so proud of Andy Carroll! 2 starts 2 goals and assists included. Give the boy more chances! That goal has put him in the history books!

Well done to Suarez as well who was a constant threat with Andy especially in the 2nd half.

Gotta push on from here for a good end to the season!

[bochapsing]

The whole team came to life after Distin's howler. Carroll never quit despite his misses, so happy for him.

good that he'd never quit after the early misses. he has definitely improved during the recent run of games.

we've to play him n suarez together for the rest of the season and see if the partnership work out or not..
eh?

one of them has been struggling all season and the other has been on a slump in the last 10 games.

i'd prefer chelsea, we have had problems with spurs for a while.

does not matter it's either cheski or spur, just bring them on.....

let's enjoy the victory and weekend....!!! :D:D:D

[doppelherz]

Remember how we perform in the carling cup final

Either hotspur or Chelsea can post problem to our defence

not starting Carra would be a good start to make sure that doesnt happen...

Chelski would be the easier team to beat, with Torres in the spotlight for sure. They might have Champions League distractions as well if they overcome Barca.

I'd prefer to play Spurs because it'd make for a more entertaining final and a bigger test for the players because they have become abit of a bogey team for us.
It's about time we owe Spurs a good arse kicking though I will take an ugly win anyday!

[HonkyTonkyMan]

I hope that the rare mistake from JC will be enough to convince KD that he should not be playing in the final but instead Agger should take his place. Enrique should be first choice at left back since he has been brilliant all season. Why drop him at the most important moment, if not game?

Moreover, playing Agger at the left centre back role would improve the team's passing and balance. And, please don't play Henderson wide right again! KD knows that he would eventually have to take him off. Kuyt should play on the right hand side with Bellamy and Maxi as impact subs since they don't have the stamina to last 90 minutes while Kuyt does.

I was actually watching the pre match commentary where they had John Barnes, Kevin Keegan, Martin Keown and another oldies don't remembered who is it. But one of the comments raised was their surprise why Enrique was dropped and Agger moved to the left when he is more of a central defender, just to accomodate JC back in.

I think the introduction of Maxi and CB gave the team impetus to push even deeper up front.

[Hurricane88]

I was actually watching the pre match commentary where they had John Barnes, Kevin Keegan, Martin Keown and another oldies don't remembered who is it. But one of the comments raised was their surprise why Enrique was dropped and Agger moved to the left when he is more of a central defender, just to accomodate JC back in.


Enrique was dropped due to lack of form...last few games were evident that the goals scored against Liverpool was part of that reason...:)

KD did well with the team selection...except JC, JH didn't perform...anyway he and the players knew this is the season...:)

[rahl]

Enrique was dropped due to lack of form...last few games were evident that the goals scored against Liverpool was part of that reason...:)

KD did well with the team selection...except JC, JH didn't perform...anyway he and the players knew this is the season...:)

Hear hear.

[SH149]

As this could be the last season for JC in order to let him finished the season with glory KK likely to start JC in the line up hopefully his experience can help the team to collect our final silverware for this season .... Only worried he tends to foul the players in or near the penalty box

[doppelherz]

Enrique was dropped due to lack of form...last few games were evident that the goals scored against Liverpool was part of that reason...:)

KD did well with the team selection...except JC, JH didn't perform...anyway he and the players knew this is the season...:)

Enrique has been looking tired since the United game at Old Trafford, should have been dropped long ago so he can be productive for the end of the season.

But weird decision to accomodate Carra, would rather see Aurelio or Robinson play.

[S.B.Y.1]

The winning goal !!!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nl5jTQRk4bg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ea9-OIlKo8o&feature=related

[Hurricane88]

Enrique has been looking tired since the United game at Old Trafford, should have been dropped long ago so he can be productive for the end of the season.

But weird decision to accomodate Carra, would rather see Aurelio or Robinson play.

see JC has the experience of big game player...so we need that...just like Sami Hypia last time...yesterday Liverpool happened to have more big game players than Everton...that's what SG is looking for Kop hero...:)

the winning goal was created and crafted...LS knew he has no way to get the ball chasing it and then try to get a free kick...CB delivered a pin point cross from the free kick and AC heads it...2 - 1 to Liv at 87 minutes...this are big game players...just like 2006 FA cup and 2005 CL finals...:)

[francined69]

we had several missed chances (LS, MR, AC), but most important is we won and going to the finals.

LS pulling back the equalizer was the turning point and AC headed in the winning goal with minutes to go.

[doppelherz]

see JC has the experience of big game player...so we need that...just like Sami Hypia last time...

the only difference is that Hyypia delivered and Carragher honestly has been a liability.

Boy do I miss Hyypia at times, what a legend! Not forgetting Henchoz who was underrated because of how reliable Hyypia was.

[SamFaced]

the only difference is that Hyypia delivered and Carragher honestly has been a liability.

Boy do I miss Hyypia at times, what a legend! Not forgetting Henchoz who was underrated because of how reliable Hyypia was.

Yeah man.. Those were the days when we knew goin into a game, 90% we will not concede... Now even score 2 goals we never know what blunders our defence can make to lose the game...myb our defensive mids need to work harder to cover up our leaky defence..

[chochochang2]

anyone watching the Hillsborough Memorial Service now?

here's the link for those who wants to watch: http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/video-archive/LFC-TV/ :)

[S.B.Y.1]

the only difference is that Hyypia delivered and Carragher honestly has been a liability.

Boy do I miss Hyypia at times, what a legend! Not forgetting Henchoz who was underrated because of how reliable Hyypia was.

Could't argee more :)

[hawksbay]

King Kenny aside(Not that I support his sacking), have never doubt Rafa!

I would love to see him back! This time with the proper backing, I'm sure he will finish all the unfinished business! :D

yes its time to let him finish the job;)

[hawksbay]

But you don't have to agree with us. You are entitled to your own opinion. Type what you want. Most of us have been here having thoughtful discussions in this thread for years. I remember some of us have been chatting here so often there was even a diagram with a starting 11 with our nicks some years back. Wonder if anyone can find that diagram. Haha...

I agree that if there is a change to be made, better to do it at the end of the season. Even if it's the club's worst run of results since 1954 or whatever, so what? Kenny Dalglish is still the most respected former player and still the last manager to win the league for us. Liverpool seldom sack managers. Most of our managers are asked to leave in a nicer manner in between seasons.

Actually if we recall, before March, our team is defensively strong and concede few goals. The recent run of bad results is more of a blip than a new normal for us. Offensively, it's becoming a new normal not to be able to score and that's worrying.

1) the defence has to be ogarnised solid 2)keep possession 3)score goals 4)add style. 2 words rafa benitez :D

[hawksbay]

The whole team came to life after Distin's howler. Carroll never quit despite his misses, so happy for him. ;)

another thing i hope u guys did not miss out was how often the ball was played to carroll s feet his hold up and link play play in that match was good.

[hawksbay]

As this could be the last season for JC in order to let him finished the season with glory KK likely to start JC in the line up hopefully his experience can help the team to collect our final silverware for this season .... Only worried he tends to foul the players in or near the penalty box

kd is too sentimental,jc selection cld cost us the game,cos of his lack of pace he tends to be too deep, the first everton goal was an example where he played the everton forward onside,he shd have been in line with his defenders,it was sunday morning defending by pool.

[SH149]

kd is too sentimental,jc selection cld cost us the game,cos of his lack of pace he tends to be too deep, the first everton goal was an example where he played the everton forward onside,he shd have been in line with his defenders,it was sunday morning defending by pool.

Yes I agree that KD is too sentimental

He need to be a bit ruthless in order to restore the glory back

[doppelherz]

another thing i hope u guys did not miss out was how often the ball was played to carroll s feet his hold up and link play play in that match was good.

he's been doing that very effectively in most games, sadly it's his goal return that he will be judged on.

what impresses me too is that he has his fair share of assists too.

[rahl]

So its chelsea and the traitor, they rolled back the years and played like champions. lets relive the CL nights for the final!

[beck7777]

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/1049799/luis-suarez-set-to-stay-at-liverpool?cc=4716

Always good to know our star player is committed to the club.. :D

[doppelherz]

So its chelsea and the traitor, they rolled back the years and played like champions. lets relive the CL nights for the final!

more reason to beat them after they chanted "murderers" during the minute of silence, Spurs fans had to boo them after the minute of silence was cut short.

Last thing we want to see is Torres lifting the cup at Liverpool's expense!

The ref last night was horrible, the game could have been different if Chelski's goal that didnt cross the line was disallowed and if Cech was sent off.

[rahl]

more reason to beat them after they chanted "murderers" during the minute of silence, Spurs fans had to boo them after the minute of silence was cut short.

Last thing we want to see is Torres lifting the cup at Liverpool's expense!

The ref last night was horrible, the game could have been different if Chelski's goal that didnt cross the line was disallowed and if Cech was sent off.

Shit I didn't even know! Here's the link:
http://www.sport.co.uk/news/Football/73536/Chelsea_lash_fans_after_disrupting_Hillsborough_tr ibute.aspx

And of course our dear FA won't do shit about it; they are only concerned with 'racism'. Tell me, is this any less reprehensible??

Hmm, sad to hear, Martin Atkinson has always been one of the better refs. But Mark Halsey was just as bad being conned by the divers at OT.

[Regaine]

1) the defence has to be ogarnised solid 2)keep possession 3)score goals 4)add style. 2 words rafa benitez :D

Agger was injured and as a result our defence had been rather shaky at times. I have to admit though JC is coming to the end of his playing carrer. He no longer posses the speed that he use to have. Though I have to admit he does have wide experience and more so the big games.

Ok I won't say anything negative or positive about AC . I am just glad that he manages to score the winner at the most critical time.

Just a couple of observations to make regarding about the game. First half was terrible , but second half there was urgency from our lads.

I am aslo surprised at the selection of the defence. I thought we were going to have 5 defenders . Kudos to our BJ , as the game goes on his confidence level goes up.

I am still perplexed at KD why does he make the substitutions so late ? It seemed that he was planning to go for draw and into extra time. He should be bringing them in at around the 60 minutes.

Well I am glad for KK to survive yet again . Looks like he will be until the end of season for the time being. Of course I hope RB would be back in the summer for Liverpool . His record is much better than KK.

Am glad that we are facing Chelsea in the FA Cup final . Looking forward to the match.

Again well done lads you did Liverpool proud. :)

[Regaine]

more reason to beat them after they chanted "murderers" during the minute of silence, Spurs fans had to boo them after the minute of silence was cut short.

Last thing we want to see is Torres lifting the cup at Liverpool's expense!

The ref last night was horrible, the game could have been different if Chelski's goal that didnt cross the line was disallowed and if Cech was sent off.

I can only say one word about the referee " KELONG " .

[bochapsing]

Hmm, sad to hear, Martin Atkinson has always been one of the better refs. But Mark Halsey was just as bad being conned by the divers at OT.


Mark Hasley who? Is he the Man U lastest signing? I thot the transfer window has closed?! :D:D:D

If KD plays our strongest lineup with players in their proper position, and without trying to come up with a funny lineup, we're defnitely not inferior to cheskis...

[rahl]

I am still perplexed at KD why does he make the substitutions so late ? It seemed that he was planning to go for draw and into extra time. He should be bringing them in at around the 60 minutes.




why? is 60 mins a magic number? if you think about it, there are pros and cons with bringing subs in earlier or later.


Mark Hasley who? Is he the Man U lastest signing? I thot the transfer window has closed?! :D:D:D

If KD plays our strongest lineup with players in their proper position, and without trying to come up with a funny lineup, we're defnitely not inferior to cheskis...

dont mean to sound arrogant but dont see us not winning the final ;)

[hawksbay]

more reason to beat them after they chanted "murderers" during the minute of silence, Spurs fans had to boo them after the minute of silence was cut short.

Last thing we want to see is Torres lifting the cup at Liverpool's expense!

The ref last night was horrible, the game could have been different if Chelski's goal that didnt cross the line was disallowed and if Cech was sent off.

the ref got it wrong he was right to play the advantage but cech shd have seen red,how the hell did he see the ball cross the line the ball was nvr near the goaline,there were players infront the ball.he was caught off guard cos of mata's celebration.there was no way the asst ref cld see that.anyway drogba was on fire nvr seen play like that for long time,hopefully he does play like that against us in the final.

[Xgenre]

anyway drogba was on fire nvr seen play like that for long time,hopefully he does play like that against us in the final.

Er... Bro? Typo lah.

[doppelherz]

anyway drogba was on fire nvr seen play like that for long time,hopefully he does play like that against us in the final.

I fear Drogba the most for the final yes...Wembley is like his first home, always on form there.

Mata I thought was brilliant as well with his cute passes and flicks, made me miss the days when we had Luis Garcia and Benayoun who could create magic out of nothing.

Looks like our league match with Chelski will now be on May 8th because of the Cup final as well.

[hawksbay]

why? is 60 mins a magic number? if you think about it, there are pros and cons with bringing subs in earlier or later.



dont mean to sound arrogant but dont see us not winning the final ;)

when was the last time chelsea beat us:D

[keewee]

I can only say one word about the referee " KELONG " .
wats new? as usual de ma...haha

[chochochang2]

Carroll tired of Liverpool bench

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/1050117/andy-carroll-tired-of-liverpool-bench?cc=4716


Liverpool eye Colombia striker Martinez

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/1050145/liverpool-and-porto-court-colombia-striker-jackson-martinez-?cc=4716

[SamFaced]

Liverpool eye Colombia striker Martinez

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/1050145/liverpool-and-porto-court-colombia-striker-jackson-martinez-?cc=4716

Wull he b another flop? ;0/

[S.B.Y.1]

Wull he b another flop? ;0/

Not quite becos he doesn't spot a pony-tail :D

[Lone_Wolf]

Not quite becos he doesn't spot a pony-tail :D

But Colombian players have a reputation for easily being on the take.
They have to.... otherwise they will get shot.

Just count the numbers of players / referees that were victims of their gambling syndicates, all kenna shot dead.

[GeMiNiZzzzZzz]

But Colombian players have a reputation for easily being on the take.
They have to.... otherwise they will get shot.

Just count the numbers of players / referees that were victims of their gambling syndicates, all kenna shot dead.

Just remind me of the last last last world cup :(
Where he score an own goal and cannot survived 48 hours..

[doppelherz]

Just remind me of the last last last world cup :(
Where he score an own goal and cannot survived 48 hours..

Andreas Escobar was made the scapegoat sadly, so much was expected from that Colombia team of 94, then can lose to USA.

just goes to show, football is more than a game to many...

[GeMiNiZzzzZzz]

just goes to show, football is more than a game to many...

Where there is human beings, there is greed, where there is greed, there bound to be illegal activities.

Thats what make this game so "beautiful" with world class pitch, world class salary and world class stadiums with the huge amount of moolas being thrown into it.

That's why nowadays kids from poor background don't go school anymore as they already eye to be a millionaire in the next few years just to kick ball.

Sadly but truly the cons are more than the pros to it.

So who can cfm that not one matches in any league is fixed :rolleyes:

As Liverpool fan here we can only hope its fixed to the benefit of us .........

[Lone_Wolf]

Andreas Escobar was made the scapegoat sadly, so much was expected from that Colombia team of 94, then can lose to USA.

just goes to show, football is more than a game to many...

That case became high profile because it was the World Cup tournament.
There are several other cases not reported internationally as they usually involve players from the lower leagues..... only those that bet on their games will know :)

[Lone_Wolf]

May 5th 2012 - FA CUP FINAL

So who will prevail? :confused:

[francined69]

May 5th 2012 - FA CUP FINAL

So who will prevail? :confused:

POOL of coz!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[S.B.Y.1]

Andreas Escobar was made the scapegoat sadly, so much was expected from that Colombia team of 94, then can lose to USA.

just goes to show, football is more than a game to many...

Fatal own goal- so sad :(

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUW8wFOytiY

[Lone_Wolf]

Fatal own goal- so sad :(

Latest case is Colombia Primera B match -
Real Santander vs Athletico Bucaramanga where RS won 1-0. AB was the favourites to win this game but the result turned out otherwise. Some RS players went to celebrate the win at a pub after the game. As they were leaving the pub, a pickup truck headed straight for the players scattering them like tenpins and drove off. There was a mad scramble to get out of the way and while most of them escaped with minor injuries, one of the players got his leg broken. :mad:

[chochochang2]

Cole eyes permanent Lille stay

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/1050804/joe-cole-eyes-permanent-lille-stay?cc=4716


potentially bad news for us since Joe Cole has been playing well for Lille on loan and he could be the answer to the lack of creative play in our midfield..

[Comjuka]

Cole eyes permanent Lille stay

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/1050804/joe-cole-eyes-permanent-lille-stay?cc=4716


potentially bad news for us since Joe Cole has been playing well for Lille on loan and he could be the answer to the lack of creative play in our midfield..

I feel it is better to let go of Joe Cole as his wages can be used to pay for 2 new players. How come he has the 2nd highest wages after Gerrard?

[francined69]

I feel it is better to let go of Joe Cole as his wages can be used to pay for 2 new players. How come he has the 2nd highest wages after Gerrard?

i think it is becoz Joe Cole came to LFC on a free transfer.

[Comjuka]

i think it is becoz Joe Cole came to LFC on a free transfer.

I dun see the corelation between wages and free transfer. That guy was jobless and LFC have to pay him high wages? Shouldn't it be the other way.

If you are the boss of a company you would pay your most valuable worker the highest wage, followed by the next best worker and so on.... those that cannot contribute much to the company get the peanuts. A jobless guy wanting to join your company should take what you offer him, right? So i cannot understand why Joe Cole was paid over the top.

[francined69]

what i don't understand even more is why pay him top dollars and don't use him in the team? even when he is loaned out, his salary is still subsidised by LFC. :confused:

[2centsworth]

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/1051347/hamburg-express-admiration-for-liverpool's-dirk-kuyt?cc=4716

If we let Kuyt leave for $1 million pounds, that's terrible. We should only let him leave if we can secure able replacements.

Free transfer is not equal to jobless. If Joe Cole didn't run down his contract, we will easily have to pay more than $10 million pounds for him, with him being English. Some of the transfer budget saved are used for his wages. I think we aren't paying Joe Cole much higher at Liverpool than what Joe Cole earned in Chelsea. If I remember correctly, Joe Cole was signed because he was a proven winger (up till he joined us), he is English and home-club grown. So Joe Cole will be helpful for us to reach the home-grown quotas. If we are going to sell Joe Cole cheap, I rather we get him back as a squad player.

As for why we didn't play him more often, that question seemed to be asked around a lot these 2 seasons. Bellamy and Maxi should play more too. So, Joe Cole could perhaps be an unfortunate casualty of behind the scenes politics?

[chochochang2]

Joe Cole was brought in on a free transfer in July 2010 after his contract expired on 30 June 2010, meaning he was "jobless" for only a few days.

Craig Bellamy was also brought in on a free transfer after the last year of his contract was cancelled on mutual consent by Man City.

In my opinion, Joe Cole did not play well for Liverpool immediately because he had just recovered from a knee injury and was playing his way back to full fitness. Thus, it was a good decision for him to be loaned out to Lille to get back his match fitness. Now that he almost back to his best (4 goals in 27 appearances for Lille vs 2 goals in 20 appearances for Liverpool so far), Liverpool should bring him back to the team and play him regularly.

If he is allowed to join Lille permanently, I will be so disappointed because Joe Cole has the potential to do well at Liverpool and he could well be the answer to our midfield problems all season long.

[chochochang2]

Team news for Liverpool vs West Brom on Sunday:

Goalkeepers Jose Reina and Doni return from suspension. Reina is set to reclaim his starting place after a three-match absence but Brad Jones, who deputised in last weekend's FA Cup semi-final, will hope to remain in the squad. Left-back Jose Enrique could return, having missed out at Wembley, while striker Andy Carroll will be looking to retain his place after scoring the winning goal in the last two matches.

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/feature/_/id/280562/premier-league-team-news:-injuries-and-suspensions?cc=4716

interesting stat:

Liverpool's last 5 games against West Brom at Anfield: W5 D0 L0. Goals scored - 10; goals conceded - 0.

[rahl]

Joe Cole was brought in on a free transfer in July 2010 after his contract expired on 30 June 2010, meaning he was "jobless" for only a few days.


Yeah plus the 15-20m saved on transfer fees for a typical English player. Free transfers are much in demand.

We've had too many cases of players recovering from injury and not finding their form...Carroll, Cole, Aquilani... maybe that's why sports medicine guy had to go.

[Lone_Wolf]

Yeah plus the 15-20m saved on transfer fees for a typical English player. Free transfers are much in demand.

We've had too many cases of players recovering from injury and not finding their form...Carroll, Cole, Aquilani... maybe that's why sports medicine guy had to go.

Peter Bruckner is not a specialist in soccer medicine, he was the Australian Olympic Games squad doctor. While he was treating the Australian Olympic soccer squad, he got to know the the lady physio from Liverpool FC who was attached to the British Olympic squad.... she recommended him to the Liverpool FC and he got hired. :)

[Lone_Wolf]

KD has been asked by the owners to give them a report on the players in a meeting held a few days ago. I guess they are preparing to cut away the dead wood and non performers. :)

In view of this, I think Liverpool will raise their game against WBA as the players know they will be playing for their ricebowl and go all out to impress... so my prediction :-

Liverpool 5 WBA 0 :p

[chochochang2]

A win for Liverpool will do, a clean sheet will be a bonus!

[doppelherz]

I will be very happy with a 1-0 this weekend, hopefully with Suarez and Carroll up front!

I know Uncle Roy doesn't deserve much of an ovation, but I sincerely hope the fans don't boo him, our fans have a proud reputation to upkeep.

[SH149]

3-0 will be the maximum

Hope A C will be continue his form by scoring

[sex crusader]

KD has been asked by the owners to give them a report on the players in a meeting held a few days ago. I guess they are preparing to cut away the dead wood and non performers. :)

In view of this, I think Liverpool will raise their game against WBA as the players know they will be playing for their ricebowl and go all out to impress... so my prediction :-

Liverpool 5 WBA 0 :p

I admire your optimism!:D If you say 5 chances at goal then i would go with you la. 2-1 la...every team also likes to score against the pool first. This season's tactic is all about catching up game!:D

[KangTuo]

Today Liverpool gonna overtake everton in the league table.... :D

[chochochang2]

Today Liverpool gonna overtake everton in the league table.... :D

actually I don't care if we can't overtake Everton in the league table tonight, I'll be damn happy if the scums lose to them and Liverpool win against WBA :D

Anything But Scums! :D

[SH149]

Today Liverpool gonna overtake everton in the league table.... :D

actually I don't care if we can't overtake Everton in the league table tonight, I'll be damn happy if the scums lose to them and Liverpool win against WBA :D

Anything But Scums! :D

I want both to happen :D

[lugi]

KD should play with an attacking line-up tonight. That will likely mean he persists with Agger at left back, as he is more likely to attack than Enrique. That means we will continue to see JC. :(

Persist with the AC and LS combo and see where that brings us...

Prediction:
Liverpool 3 WBA 1

[Hurricane88]

my prediction

Liv 2 - 0 W Brom

[GeMiNiZzzzZzz]

Goalllllllllll.......for everton equalizer tough :D

[SH149]

Goalllllllllll.......for everton equalizer tough :D

First time I cheer for Everton

What can I say

[lugi]

4-4 is a perfect result, provided Pool and Citeh win tonight..

[Hurricane88]

starting the season I thought 85 points can win the Premier league...how wrong am I...Man U can win at 91pts...or Man C can win at 89pts...:)

so the manchester derby on 30 april can mean winning the championship...:)

whoever wins win the championship...:)

[kudo]

my prediction

Liv 3 - 0 W Brom


you never walk alone

[chochochang2]

Man City will make sure they win the manchester derby next week on home soil, meaning they could go on and win the championship on goal difference if they win their 2 remaining matches (unless scums drop points in their own remaining 2 matches), since they have a GD of 58 compared to scums' 54.

With the goal difference in mind, I think that Man City will go all out tonight and secure a big victory to increase their GD. I fear the worst for Wolves :D

[chochochang2]

Liverpool vs WBA

Confirmed team: Reina, Johnson, Skrtel, Agger, Enrique, Spearing, Henderson, Maxi, Kuyt, Carroll, Suarez

Subs: Doni, Coates, Downing, Carragher, Bellamy, Shelvey, Kelly

Finally Carragher is on the bench and Agger is back at centre back!

Maxi also starts so means we can expect goals? :D

strangely, Gerrard is not even in the 18 :confused:

[KangTuo]

so the manchester derby on 30 april can mean winning the championship...:)

whoever wins win the championship...:)

manure got easier fixture than man c...

[Hurricane88]

manure got easier fixture than man c...

think man c can win anything once they win manchester derby...newcastle and QPR dun pose any threat for their 1st premier league title...:)

[SH149]

Liverpool vs WBA

Confirmed team: Reina, Johnson, Skrtel, Agger, Enrique, Spearing, Henderson, Maxi, Kuyt, Carroll, Suarez

Subs: Doni, Coates, Downing, Carragher, Bellamy, Shelvey, Kelly

Finally Carragher is on the bench and Agger is back at centre back!

Maxi also starts so means we can expect goals? :D

strangely, Gerrard is not even in the 18 :confused:

It's could be the club are prepare to be ready the days without Gerrard as he is no longer younger and only left maybe 2-3 years the maximum

[lugi]

It's could be the club are prepare to be ready the days without Gerrard as he is no longer younger and only left maybe 2-3 years the maximum

I always thought that Hendo was bought for this purpose. Let's see what he can do in his favoured CM role.

Maxi is playing finally, I expect him to score again. :D

[lugi]

manure got easier fixture than man c...

True, until Wigan came along... :D

[chochochang2]

I heard that Gerrard has got a hamstring problem again, so I presume KD excluded him for today as a precaution to keep him fit for our FA Cup Final against Chelsea which is the more important match.

[SH149]

I always thought that Hendo was bought for this purpose. Let's see what he can do in his favoured CM role.

Maxi is playing finally, I expect him to score again. :D

Yes in fact we should play him more in a CM role cause to fit in our captain SG role is always not easy task

That's is no way we can qualify for CL for the next season so we should use this chance to groom our young player so they can start well for the next season

[GeMiNiZzzzZzz]

Is it going to be the same old story of 90% possession and 100 shots on goal but end up goalless :(

Same old AC, only can do some knockdowns but can't target the goal...argh..

[doppelherz]

Is it going to be the same old story of 90% possession and 100 shots on goal but end up goalless :(

Same old AC, only can do some knockdowns but can't target the goal...argh..

Same old Kuyt as well, give him an open goal and can't score.

[GeMiNiZzzzZzz]

Same old Kuyt as well, give him an open goal and can't score.

Ahhhhhhhh~~~~~~

Do we really blame the players quality and instinct or should we really blame the striking coaches...

Anyway same story thus year, any team we play this season - opposition defenders and keepers always become overnight stars :D

[GeMiNiZzzzZzz]

Arggg...how many good crosses we need for that blind ponytail boy to convert it :mad:

Fuck it...getting in my nerves...is he even England international at all..no wonder they say england no good strikers less shearer and Ferdinand..:rolleyes:

Going to sleep and see what scoreline tmw..

[beck7777]

Arggg...how many good crosses we need for that blind ponytail boy to convert it :mad:

Fuck it...getting in my nerves...is he even England international at all..no wonder they say england no good strikers less shearer and Ferdinand..:rolleyes:

Going to sleep and see what scoreline tmw..

Relax bro...

I'm watching all these with a smile now...

Seriously I really happy to see us create so much chances...

Yet I keep wondering is our finishing that bad our our luck really sucks at scoring this season..... :D

[KangTuo]

Arggg...how many good crosses we need for that blind ponytail boy to convert it :mad:

he will score between 85 - 90 min timeframe and give us the important winning goal again :)

[GeMiNiZzzzZzz]

Well..........

Anyway it's all expected isn't it...
Many chances against a team like west brom is normal isn't it ...but converting is another and points is all that matter at the end of the season...

Omgggggg....Monday blues again :D

[beck7777]

Typical....

Attack and attack and suddenly a goal down....

what to say>? How to explain????

[lfc78]

Herw we go again. Same old shit again!:mad:

[lfc78]

I rather we not make it to the fa cup and hide the problems. We cannot mask the problem and prolong KD stay. Rebuilding needs to start before start of the next season. We are just not clinical enough.