Marc Albrighton Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 All that remains to be seen. Clearly Aston Villa pissed off Benitez and Torres by beating us last week and they got some payback. Oh dear Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRJ Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Oh dear Yeah, the man was 100% serious. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjaminpeter Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Yeah, the man was 100% serious. Too right I was Marc Albrighton, you clown. ****ing Safety Wink, OK?!!? ;) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne'o Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 I remember a while back Sturridge Signed **** loads fro Bolton, would still rather have Walcott or maybe both Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razzler Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Sturridge did well in his run of games at Bolton as the 'main man', he does seem to have an ego on him and he's very left-footed. I think he can do ok. AVB gave him a fair few games at Chelsea and IIRC he did ok but for some reason not had a real big run. Signing Ince is one of the things 'wrong' with football these days. Academies players being moved on, no patience to develop and then buying them back. That kind of thing annoys me. He was part of the Charlie Adam deal, right? You gave up a, by all accounts, promising young player for Charlie Adam? It's fitting that it's Adam, buying from Blackpool, didn't quite do it at a bigger club and you wonder which way Ince will go. I am just not sure he's what you need right now. Also, Downing with one of the best performances of the last 2-3 years for him but I wouldn't let that cloud the fact he's still rubbish. I don't think you'll bin him his winter though as you don't have the biggest squad and you're still in Europe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafalution Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Ince asked to go becauae he wanted first team football, we wanted him to stay. Absolutely nothing to do with us not having patience and we certainly didn't give him up. Its been mentioned like 10 times the last few pages. if it wasn't for Adam he might have gone to a different club, but he still would have gone Also downing was told a while back by rodgers that he could move in Jan, not sure a couple of good performances will change that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainPlanet Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Sturridge did well in his run of games at Bolton as the 'main man', he does seem to have an ego on him and he's very left-footed. I think he can do ok. AVB gave him a fair few games at Chelsea and IIRC he did ok but for some reason not had a real big run.Signing Ince is one of the things 'wrong' with football these days. Academies players being moved on, no patience to develop and then buying them back. That kind of thing annoys me. He was part of the Charlie Adam deal, right? You gave up a, by all accounts, promising young player for Charlie Adam? It's fitting that it's Adam, buying from Blackpool, didn't quite do it at a bigger club and you wonder which way Ince will go.I am just not sure he's what you need right now.Also, Downing with one of the best performances of the last 2-3 years for him but I wouldn't let that cloud the fact he's still rubbish. I don't think you'll bin him his winter though as you don't have the biggest squad and you're still in EuropeWe offered Ince several contracts and was willing for him to be the highest paid reserve player we had. But he wanted first team football and didn't want to go on loan. Also based on the players we've used this season, I don't think we can be accused of not giving youth a chance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafalution Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 I don't think that is a bad thing. Suarez will score wherever he is played, because he will be allowed to pretty much play freely whichever wide position he is in. He already pops-up on both wings when playing as a centre forward as it is.Also, nobody is going to put such a clause in their contract anyway... no idea how they will start but you look at how often Suarez goes wide or drops deep and then there is no one in those spaces up front, that's where Sturridge will be making a run too, wouldn't be surprised to see him get a pretty decent goal tally by the end of the season and be the guy we need to put away the tap ins. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bell Posted December 24, 2012 Author Share Posted December 24, 2012 That's how I see it really. He will add more fluidity to our forward play that's for sure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenco Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 no idea how they will start but you look at how often Suarez goes wide or drops deep and then there is no one in those spaces up front, that's where Sturridge will be making a run too, wouldn't be surprised to see him get a pretty decent goal tally by the end of the season and be the guy we need to put away the tap ins. Exactly, start him wide right and he can cut in and get some goalscoring opportunities when Suarez is doing his thing. With Sterling on the left, this could be a very exciting front 3. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Brendan Rodgers news conference coming up on SSN. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paperclips Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 It is on the breaking news/sky alert news. Not sure what he is going to be saying?.............maybe he will announce we are signing Cavani Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razzler Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Ah, fair enough on Ince but obviously you weren't keen on giving him a chance and got the likes of Charlie Adam and Downing (?) that season or was it before I think the youth this season is as much a neccessity I can just see this Ince thing going the way of the likes of that Charlie Adam transfer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenco Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 On BBC's breaking news: "Boss Brendan Rodgers denies press reports that proposed Liverpool signing Dean Sturridge is demanding to play as a central striker" Dean Sturridge Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainPlanet Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 From the press conference with Rodgers it does sound like there's some truth in Sturridge or his agents trying to get something in the contract about having to play up front. But Rodgers has said no. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paperclips Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 The bbc always do something stupid like that!! surprised they have not offered me a job Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenco Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 From the press conference with Rodgers it does sound like there's some truth in Sturridge or his agents trying to get something in the contract about having to play up front. But Rodgers has said no. If he is making demands like that, we should just walk away now and look at other targets. No player should pick his own position in the team, that's up to Brendan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainPlanet Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 I imagine Walcott and his representatives will be trying the same for anyone who wants him as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 If he is making demands like that, we should just walk away now and look at other targets. No player should pick his own position in the team, that's up to Brendan. If it is remotely true, then that is the exact attitude I have been on about with him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenco Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 I'm sure there are players out there who would just be grateful and proud just to wear the red shirt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razzler Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Playing in a certain position in a contract is just unworkable. Even strikers established in a team playing a particular position are required to play out of position and what is 'central' anyway? You're there on a team sheet and drifting out wide or you're on a team sheet as wide but spend most of the game down the middle, it's just balls and any player giving it that can pack up and go home from any club. There is of course a big possibility it's all rubbish Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
foofighter23 Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 hope so. problem is he was saying that at chelsea so maybe thats why it broke down in the first place. i'd hope rodgers wouldnt entertain such demands and put him str8 before we went any further. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
niggle Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Why are we even talking about this nonsense I expect it of a loon like tone but nobody with half a brain cell would ever believe that we would agree to something so ridicolous. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
martplfc1 Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Something so ridiculous as spending £35m on Andy Carroll? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Select_screen_name: Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 I think its feasible that a player and manager will sit down together and talk about what position a player will be expected to play and what role in the team they'll be (squad, first, youth etc). Not written in a contract, but some understanding before a contract is signed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Merry Christmas everyone. Have a good one Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainPlanet Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Aye, same to you mate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emersonlfc Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Happy Christmas everyone. Looking forward to another year of discussions in here with you lot. Hopefully this year can see us kick on as a club and progress. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VamPook Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 Stoke striker Michael Owen has fond memories of playing for Liverpool and hopes he can finally enjoy some success against them on Boxing Day.Stoke striker Michael Owen has plenty of happy memories from his time at Liverpool, but does not look back too fondly on the occasions he has played against them. The former England international enjoyed the most prolific days of his career at Liverpool, where he came through the youth ranks. Since leaving the Reds in 2004 though, he has failed to score a single goal against them and Owen admits he has rarely had much fun when being on the opposing team. The 33-year-old will be hoping the trend changes on Boxing Day when the Potters host Liverpool in the Barclays Premier League, a game in which he could make his first Stoke appearance since October 27 having overcome a hamstring problem. Owen - who departed Anfield for Real Madrid and moved on to Newcastle and Manchester United before joining Stoke this season - told Independent Sports News: "It is a strange feeling really playing against your old club, especially one where you were there for around 15 years. "Liverpool are a big part of my life and career and I had some of the best times of my life at the club. "So certainly I have happy memories. I have not been so happy playing against them since; I have never scored and not particularly enjoyed it." Stoke, currently ninth in the table, head into the clash with eighth-placed Liverpool in fine form. Tony Pulis' men are unbeaten in their last eight matches and Owen is optimistic they can keep the run going. "I don't see any reason why not," Owen said. "We had a really tough start to the season and we picked up points against some of the big teams. "Then we went into a period of games where you would look at them on paper and say we had a chance of picking up points, and we have duly done that. "We are on a nice run of form. Every game is tough in the Premier League, but there is no reason why we can't continue it." While a maiden top-10 Premier League finish looks a realistic prospect and a European berth is not beyond the realms of possibility, Pulis has continually insisted he will focus on no other target than reaching 40 points. Owen shares his manager's sentiments on the matter, adding: "I think our ambitions are probably still the same. "First and foremost everyone wants to survive in the league, no matter what team you play for, so you want to hit that magic 40 points before you start dreaming about anything else. "Then once you have done that, you want to finish the season as well as you can and get as high as you can. "The club were in Europe last year (in the Europa League after reaching the 2011 FA Cup Final) and that was a fantastic achievement. "We know that is possible, but first and foremost it is about getting to 40 points and then we'll reassess from there." It remains to be seen whether another of Stoke's former Liverpool players, midfielder Charlie Adam, will be involved on Boxing Day after he missed Saturday's 0-0 draw at Tottenham having been granted compassionate leave following the death of his father. *chortle* Does he even start for them? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dking Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 Happy Christmas! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
foofighter23 Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 Happy xmas guys, you too tony Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony7 Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 Happy xmas guys, you too tony Cheek Happy Christmas hope you got what you wanted and ate loads of food Happy Christmas everyone. Hope you are having a great Christmas and good health for 2013 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widzew Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 Merry Xmas guys. My Liverpool family you are. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emersonlfc Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 6 days, 3 football matches and hopefully 9 points. Would be awesome Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Select_screen_name: Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 Starting with a loss to Stoke. Love it if we won. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falahk Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 Starting with a loss to Stoke. Love it if we won. going to be a low scoring draw against Stoke, ether 0-0 or 1-1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
niggle Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 Never beat them I think in the prem? Expectations are low Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razzler Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 *chortle* Does he even start for them? He's come off the bench a couple of times IIRC and then guess what ... yep, he got injured. Apparently over the holiday program he was 'raring to go' but there were reports that Pulis 'won't risk him' which sounded a lot like Pulis had a ready made excuse to not have to come up with an excuse to Owen of why he's not picked! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emersonlfc Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 After our performance against Fulham I am hopeful of another good result but we all know what happened the last time a few in here were expecting a win, Villa dicked on us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dking Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 Hate to put a dampner on things but Fullham were as bad as we were good. I don't take much from that game apart from we can play when we're allowed to. I think a draw today, but hopefully we can nick a win which would be a great result. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudester Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 Hate Stoke away fully expect the dullest 0-0 you ever could imagine maybe they will nick it 1-0 Charlie Adam to Crouchy. Even worse its been put on the tv whos stupid idea was that as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne'o Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 Hate to put a dampner on things but Fullham were as bad as we were good. I don't take much from that game apart from we can play when we're allowed to.I think a draw today, but hopefully we can nick a win which would be a great result. Yep i agree, Nothing against our lads but Stoke are very hard to break down, we are still jeckle and hide so not going to put any moneu on a win today, draw seems most sensible out come, shame because we are so close to 4th and need to be winning games like these.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudester Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 Arsenal don't play today either so was a good chance to get within a couple of points of them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
foofighter23 Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 got a typical feel about today for me we'll huff and puff and theyll score with one chance and we'll lose 1-0. we dont move the ball from back to front fast enough to hurt teams like stoke. **** game to have on boxing day, games v stoke are the worst games in the world to watch, hopefully we'll pull something out the bag tho. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dking Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 got a typical feel about today for me we'll huff and puff and theyll score with one chance and we'll lose 1-0.we dont move the ball from back to front fast enough to hurt teams like stoke. **** game to have on boxing day, games v stoke are the worst games in the world to watch, hopefully we'll pull something out the bag tho. I think this is when Gerrard comes into the equation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Select_screen_name: Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 We definitely need Enrique on the left wing today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bell Posted December 26, 2012 Author Share Posted December 26, 2012 Linked with David Villa for £12m in the papers today. Not sure if that is good value or not. It doesn't fit in with getting value in transfers though, as he is approaching the twilight of his career. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjaminpeter Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 I'd snatch their arm of for £12m for Villa, won't happen though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudester Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 No changes then from the fulham side. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
foofighter23 Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 cant see what suso will bring against a team like stoke. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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