dking Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Missed half of the game but what I saw of it we looked really good. Sturridge (get your head up!) and Suarez linked up well, Henderson is improving all the time but he still has a long way to go to convince me. Just need to start getting some results against teams higher than us. Bit of a non story but who was Gerrard (absolute class yesterday) looking back and scowling at after the Suarez goal? He didn't look happy at all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Select_screen_name: Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Yeah, remember that chance when Sturridge could have laid it off to Johnson to his left for a one on one chance with a keeper, but decided to go for a shot himself? He does that a lot. He'll not choose the correct option, and while he's getting away with it now, it'll soon become a problem. We'll need to take that out of his game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Select_screen_name: Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 record against bottom half teams W9 D2 L1that is fantastic, and so many previous seasons' performances against such teams have been abysmal and what has cost us 4th place. was W7 D7 L6 last season and W9 D3 L8 the season before. Really need to up our game against top half teams though. Obviously points lost/thrown away vs City and Everton, but in 10/11 it was W8 D4 L6 and the 3rd best in the league, 11/12: W7 D3 L8 and 6th best. So far this season we are 18th with W0 D5 L6, i.e. we'd have to win every remaining game against top half opposition to match last year and can't hit the year before(though teams will move in/out top half so that can change). The very bad start hit us hard in that departement, but I'm quite happy to be playing Arsenal/City next so we can see how we can do against them following some fantastic football recently at teams lower down the table. And of course a for that Sturridge dummy. Really great to see he plays with a smile on his face a lot of the time too, even when things haven't gone right. We beat West Ham away when they were top, so there's one win straight away. Unless you're going to move the goal posts everytime the teams 8th-10th exchange with bottom half teams. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclonus1010 Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 I'm quite happy to be playing Arsenal/City next so we can see how we can do against them following some fantastic football recently at teams lower down the table. As long as we don't sit back and think " wow, we are playing the bigger boys, better pay them a bit more respect ", like we did against United. Of course you can't treat Utd, Arsenal and City the same as the lower teams but the way we sat off Utd in the first 45mins was a joke tbh. Reminded me of the way Fulham played against us in the game at Anfield. No more of that nonsense please Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony7 Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 I dont care about not beating top 4 or 5 teams its the other we have to beat. I know its great being United but over the season its about consistency beating the teams we should be beating. I love how Brendan has allowed the players to play with a freedom and a smile on their face something previous managers didn't allow. After Man City and Arsenal the top 14 sides we have either played twice or play them at Anfield so this second half of the season we should accumulate more points than we did in the first half of the season and hopefully finish top 6. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VamPook Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Suarez for 40 million anyone? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bell Posted January 20, 2013 Author Share Posted January 20, 2013 Not anywhere near close enough. He is genuinely world class and has a long term contract here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VamPook Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 http://www.footylounge.com/films//motd-highlights-2012/liverpool-v-norwich-5-0-19012013-video_de548b7d1.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dking Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 60 and you have my attention. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainPlanet Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Wouldn't sell him for any price. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Select_screen_name: Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 I'd see him off for around 70. Nothing less. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainPlanet Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 I'd see him off for around 70. Nothing less.Pfft clearly not worth two Andy Carroll's. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
martplfc1 Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 60 - 70 mil haha. We'd defo sell him for 30 - 40 I reckon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafalution Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Ha, as if we'd accept £35m for him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
martplfc1 Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 We're soft, it wouldn't surprise me! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Select_screen_name: Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Would we *****. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
martplfc1 Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 We'd sell him for 35m and buy Darren Bent for 20m Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoolFan Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 We got 50 million for Torres, if we were to sell Suarez (which I hope do god we dont!), then i'd want at least 60 million. Why settle for less, he's on a long term contract and he is a unique player. The word 'world class' is thrown around a lot these days, Suarez is someone who does stuff on the football pitch that hardly any other players in the world can do. He's not RVP in terms of finishing but then again RVP can't beat a player in less than a inch of space. I think he's one of a few genuine world class players in the premiership. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
foofighter23 Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 why are we talking about selling suarez again? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony7 Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 why are we talking about selling suarez again? Transfer window is open a paper decides to write a lazy story as not much going on so far and people commenting on it. Sneijder has signed for Galatasary. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
foofighter23 Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 ah ok thx, havent bought a paper for years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
niggle Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 . Sneijder has signed for Galatasary. source? Nothing on bbc or sky Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafalution Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 can't decide if im happy about that or not but 2pts gained anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeafParrot Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Draw was about perfect for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
foofighter23 Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 good weekend all round i think, all we need now is a soton win tomorrow, tho i think everton will win tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Select_screen_name: Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 We really do need to take something from the Arsenal game. Just don't get beat. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Select_screen_name: Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 The Liverpool manager said: "Jamie Carragher has not put a foot wrong for me since I've been here. He has been absolutely brilliant."He hasn't played as much as he would have liked, he's played a lot of the cup games, and I hope not to put a curse on him but I can't remember him making mistake in a game for me. "I just felt we needed his leadership. We are a quiet team and he is a great organiser and manages the game well. He has great experience and he can play football. "I thought him coming in would give us that bit of extra leadership and I thought he was fantastic." He's right though. Our defence has been **** poor, recently. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony7 Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 He's right though. Our defence has been **** poor, recently. 7 clean sheets in our last 9 home games isnt too bad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony7 Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 source? Nothing on bbc or sky Sorry was on italian tv earlier way they were talking it was a done deal. Looking for a source online this is the best I can find http://www.teamtalk.com/news/3018/8417616/Sneijder-set-for-Inter-exit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovejoy! Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 so he hasn't signed then Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
foofighter23 Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 We really do need to take something from the Arsenal game. Just don't get beat. ye, wouldnt mind keeping it tight and compact and just not concede, play them on the counter with sturridge and suarez its not beyond us to get a win. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Select_screen_name: Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 7 clean sheets in our last 9 home games isnt too bad. What does that even mean? You can't just select half the fixtures. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paperclips Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Would take a draw Vs Arsenal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VamPook Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Why shouldn't we be beating Arsenal... geez Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Select_screen_name: Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Beacause prior to last years 2-0 against 10 men, we last won Arsenal 12/02/00. A 1-0 win. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paperclips Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Don't tend to play to well Vs Arsenal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRJ Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 What does that even mean? You can't just select half the fixtures. People use these things all the time to show form and such, no idea why you've took issue with Tony saying it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
niggle Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Sorry was on italian tv earlier way they were talking it was a done deal. Looking for a source online this is the best I can find http://www.teamtalk.com/news/3018/8417616/Sneijder-set-for-Inter-exit just come clean it was twitter wasn't it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
foofighter23 Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 ye^^ arsenal always seem to have our number more often than not thats why i said keeping a clean sheet would mean an excellent result. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Select_screen_name: Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 People use these things all the time to show form and such, no idea why you've took issue with Tony saying it. Because it was a stat that only represents part of the full picture, which doesn't represent the whole story. A lot of people do it these days; in the media mainly. Stick that 'not won anyone in top 10' stats bollocks on the pile, as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 I can't see us beating Arsenal, but I go into it with hope. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insipidus Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Because it was a stat that only represents part of the full picture, which doesn't represent the whole story. A lot of people do it these days; in the media mainly. Stick that 'not won anyone in top 10' stats bollocks on the pile, as well. why do you label it as "bollocks"? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
niggle Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Because it was a stat that only represents part of the full picture, which doesn't represent the whole story. A lot of people do it these days; in the media mainly. Stick that 'not won anyone in top 10' stats bollocks on the pile, as well. it's called form stats - can only beat what's in front of you, struggling to see the issue here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Select_screen_name: Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 why do you label it as "bollocks"? Because of this: We beat West Ham away when they were top, so there's one win straight away. Unless you're going to move the goal posts everytime the teams 8th-10th exchange with bottom half teams. It's a pointless stat as there's changes to the 'top 10'. it's called form stats - can only beat what's in front of you, struggling to see the issue here. It's not representing the whole picture though. You can't just select the home games when discussing the defensive stability of the team, as the defence plays away as well as home. Real stat: We've had 4 clean sheets in the past 9 (no idea why it's this random number) games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony7 Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 just come clean it was twitter wasn't it Nope was Italian tv. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafalution Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 there are changes to the top 10 but the longer it goes on the more representative the table is of a teams quality. obviously there are changes to teams in jan and form and injuries and such, but it's still a good indication of problem areas over the course of the season when there are large swings. it doesnt really matter if it's 1 or 0 wins against the top ten when its been out of 12 games and to focus on that is to miss the point (especially when that team is west ham) as for home form, that's very important to the mentality and confidence of the team when playing at home and the attitude away teams come with. you watch ****** teams go to Old Trafford and they're quite clearly happy to settle for a draw from the off, where as we've been leaking goals and results like crazy the last few seasons at home so teams come to play, knowing a win is far from impossible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paperclips Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Should have beat City at home. Arsenal we should have got beat by. Tottenham away, could have won. Man United at home, would have won if the ref didn't make two terrible decisions. Should have beat Everton away, if it was not for some shithouse of a linesman. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Shoulda, woulda, coulda. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Select_screen_name: Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Really though, we did win Everton if the linesman wasn't a tit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Should have beat City at home.Arsenal we should have got beat by. Tottenham away, could have won. Man United at home, would have won if the ref didn't make two terrible decisions. Should have beat Everton away, if it was not for some shithouse of a linesman. Really though, we did win Everton if the linesman wasn't a tit. Out of those games I honestly believe we should have probably had 8pts, but its all about fine lines. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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