Re: Liverpool Fc @ Anfield - Reds Supporters Gatherings
 

barca was really all out to win the match with 3 strikers. but still we are proceeding to the next stage. hope our victory will shut barca leo messi's mouth! this fellow got the cheek to say liverpool played "ugly football" before the match!:mad:

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That's a good point about Pennant bro. Glad to see someone who can be objective rather than jumping on the bandwagon and shooting off.

I'm still undecided about Pennant after yesterday. If I'm not wrong, he lost Gudjohnsen on the right completely (I'm sure it wasn't Finnan) and allowed him a free run on goal. Not even able to track him and put some pressure. Reina was totally exposed.

So defensively, I often feel uneasy when Pennant comes on. You notice Pennant comes on for one of our strikers, not right-sided player. Rafa clearly doesn't trust Pennant that much.

Having said that, Pennant did well as an outlet yesterday. His running was good. He had a shot which was saved and also laid a low cross which Crouch blasted over. So I'd still go with him and he has to be honest showed much improvement.

Re: Liverpool Fc @ Anfield - Reds Supporters Gatherings
 

Good points all round about Pennant, Momo and Reina! ;)

I half agree with you about strikers. We do need one world class finisher who has composure and pace.

BUT

We also need a greater goalscoring threat from other areas of the pitch. This is where Scum, Chelshit and Arse are superior to us. If you have that greater threat, the way other teams play you changes totally.

Look at our offensive threats:
Consistent goal threat - the strikers (Kuyt, Crouch, Bellamy - none great finsihers), Fowler (hardly gets a game), Stevie (goals have dried up this season), the injured Garcia, Kewell.

Sometimes goal threat - Riise (not everyday the big left foot will score).

Hardly a goal threat - Momo, Alonso, Pennant, the defenders (the only one who is a threat at set pieces is Sami and he is in his twilight years).

Yesterday was a game where we really missed Luis and Kewell.

Re: Liverpool Fc @ Anfield - Reds Supporters Gatherings
 

I just feel Pennant still has lots of self-doubt ... against the bigger teams, he just go into his own shell & cannot express his wizardry (example vs Sheffield Utd).

On the other hand, while Sissoko did the job previously (plugging the gap left behind by the superb Hamann), we should sit back & see how Mascherano take over from here.

Re: Liverpool Fc @ Anfield - Reds Supporters Gatherings
 

Yep, this season, we are severely lacking in this area. Here is hoping RAFA gets some good signings to improve our fortunes.

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time to put them at the back of ur mind bro :D

seriously if we dun start making our chances counts, we're going to have problems as we progress through the competition where margin between success and failure are tighter...

Re: Liverpool Fc @ Anfield - Reds Supporters Gatherings
 

which team(s) do u want/hope liverpool 2/will meet in ze next rd of ze CL?

ze possible teams r bayern, chelsea, manc united, milan, psv, roma, valencia.

4 me, any non-england team, n mayb nt valencia ... best is bayern.

ze draw is on 2moro.

Re: Liverpool Fc @ Anfield - Reds Supporters Gatherings
 

I wish....I wish for Valencia, follow by german team

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I'd take the Scum. Thank you very much.

Re: Liverpool Fc @ Anfield - Reds Supporters Gatherings
 

My hope -- Any non English team. I fear that the Reds will somehow get some mental block and extra pressure playing against their EPL opponents. But having said that, it would be nice to take revenge against the Scums.:D

Cheers

Re: Liverpool Fc @ Anfield - Reds Supporters Gatherings
 

valencia would be fine with me....let rafa get one back over his fomer club for the way their directors treated him previously....:)

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Come on bro, after a win over Barca, it's not the time to think about easy opponents. We would not have won in Istanbul without that X-factor that we fear no one and we need that spark again this time around.

Re: Liverpool Fc @ Anfield - Reds Supporters Gatherings
 

I would like
1. Man U
2. Bayern
3. Milan

Beating this teams next will add to the scalps we have already achieved. Besides, I always feel Liverpool plays best against tough opposition... hehehe

Re: Liverpool Fc @ Anfield - Reds Supporters Gatherings
 

i gald than u do agreed on some pts.

cheers

Re: Liverpool Fc @ Anfield - Reds Supporters Gatherings
 

I do agreed with u that Pennant himself need self belive. Mascherano might be better than Sissoko or as we have not see much of him yet so will keep that option open for time being.

cheers