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[quote author=Fabio link=topic=44755.msg1368175#msg1368175 date=1311267183]
gerrard works well with anyone though (besides lampard), but it's better to have too many midfielders than not enough. We're not going to play set people/tactics every week, so its better to have options from the off and as subs
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Agreed. But 9 midfielders is a tad bit crowdy, no?
Gerrard, Meireles, Aquilani, Lucas, Adam, Henderson, [glow=red,2,300]Spearing, Shelvey, Poulsen[/glow]
 
[quote author=Modo link=topic=44755.msg1368179#msg1368179 date=1311267505]
[quote author=Fabio link=topic=44755.msg1368175#msg1368175 date=1311267183]
gerrard works well with anyone though (besides lampard), but it's better to have too many midfielders than not enough. We're not going to play set people/tactics every week, so its better to have options from the off and as subs
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Agreed. But 9 midfielders is a tad bit crowdy, no?
Gerrard, Meireles, Aquilani, Lucas, Adam, Henderson, [glow=red,2,300]Spearing, Shelvey, Poulsen[/glow]
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henderson will be a RM for us, Or at the very least he won't be a CM that often.

Spearing might go on loan, poulson will be fucked off. Id rather have class on the bench rather than rely on shite like we have for years
 
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[quote author=Modo link=topic=44755.msg1368179#msg1368179 date=1311267505]
[quote author=Fabio link=topic=44755.msg1368175#msg1368175 date=1311267183]
gerrard works well with anyone though (besides lampard), but it's better to have too many midfielders than not enough. We're not going to play set people/tactics every week, so its better to have options from the off and as subs
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Agreed. But 9 midfielders is a tad bit crowdy, no?
Gerrard, Meireles, Aquilani, Lucas, Adam, Henderson, [glow=red,2,300]Spearing, Shelvey, Poulsen[/glow]
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henderson will be a RM for us, Or at the very least he won't be a CM that often.

Spearing might go on loan, poulson will be fucked off. Id rather have class on the bench rather than rely on shite like we have for years
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True, but looking at the competition in the starting XI in midfield it looks kinda unbalanced:
DM: Lucas
CM: Gerrard, Meireles, Adam, Aquilani
AM: Gerrard, Meireles, Aquilani

Unless Adam is in direct competition with Lucas as well. But I've been told on this forum that Adam can't play there, I'm not even allowed to suggest such a thing because I'm a cunt or whatever.
 
With doubts hovering over Gerrards fitness, the best option is to keep Aquaman. I'd like to see what he can do when fully fit and motivated. Let's not forget Euro 2012. He'll be eager to secure his place in the Azzurri squad. We should offload Poulsen and loan either Spearing or Shelvey to a Premier League side.
 
spearing isn't a DM either but he was implemented there. I reckon it'll be like this:


lucas gerrard/adam/jonjo
Raul/aqua
kuyt/henderson downing/suarez
carroll/suarez


it'd sort us for depth. People making too big a deal over this
 
PLEEEEEEEEEEEEASE CAN SOMEONE LET US KNOW WHAT'S GOIN' DOOOOOOOOOOWN' AN' SHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIET !



PLEASE
 
I don't expect to see Gerrard as one of a central two very much this season. I think he'll be behind the striker or on the right.
 
[quote author=gene hughes link=topic=44755.msg1368194#msg1368194 date=1311270118]
I don't expect to see Gerrard as one of a central two very much this season. I think he'll be behind the striker or on the right.
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again gene, its more options, he could easily play in those roles. I just decided to not put gerrard in every position!!

i'm looking forward to see how we line up
 
[quote author=Modo link=topic=44755.msg1368171#msg1368171 date=1311266749]
I think Aquaman and Stevie worked well together.
Especially in that Portsmouth game.

Aquilani vs Portsmouth
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The interplay shown in some moves after 4 mins in the vid are pretty awesome it has to be said... lets see how he does this season... Good luck to him.
 
[quote author=Hardcastle link=topic=44755.msg1368157#msg1368157 date=1311265505]
[quote author=Fabio link=topic=44755.msg1368151#msg1368151 date=1311265263]
theres enough options. We can pick the correct midfielders accordingly
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Too many cooks spoil the broth.

I think the only reason we'd proactively keep Aqua was if Gerrard was only going to feature minimally this season.
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Well who's to say that won't be the case?

Not trying to paint a negative picture when it comes to Gerrard as i hope he's fully fit and firing come the new season but since he didn't go on Tour with the squad and now these reports he could miss the start of the season, lets be honest here it's a bit fucking worrying.

Then there's Lucas who'll need a break after Copa America.
 
[quote author=Fabio link=topic=44755.msg1368196#msg1368196 date=1311270199]
[quote author=gene hughes link=topic=44755.msg1368194#msg1368194 date=1311270118]
I don't expect to see Gerrard as one of a central two very much this season. I think he'll be behind the striker or on the right.
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again gene, its more options, he could easily play in those roles. I just decided to not put gerrard in every position!!

i'm looking forward to see how we line up
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I know, I'm just saying the one you put him in is the one I think he'll not really play in. Dassawl.
 
I dont think we are going to see much of Gerrard again.
🙁

Lucas will play most games wether anyone likes it or not, so i reckon it will be predominantly
LUCAS - ADAM
PLUS 1 (Aquilani or Meireles)
 
[quote author=Fabio link=topic=44755.msg1368175#msg1368175 date=1311267183]
gerrard works well with anyone though (besides lampard), but it's better to have too many midfielders than not enough. We're not going to play set people/tactics every week, so its better to have options from the off and as subs
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Not sure about that to be honest Fabs, Gerrard works well with Gerrard, he did work well with Toorres, but i think he is difficult to work with. Him and Xabi never looked great.
Adios
 
[quote author=Herr Onceared link=topic=44755.msg1368271#msg1368271 date=1311287941]
I dont think we are going to see much of Gerrard again.
🙁

Lucas will play most games wether anyone likes it or not, so i reckon it will be predominantly
LUCAS - ADAM
PLUS 1 (Aquilani or Meireles)
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Don't think you'll be far wrong with that prediction mate. Im sure Henderson will get some games in the middle as well.

Another fascinating season beckons lads, All fun and games. 😀
 
[quote author=Vlads Quiff link=topic=44755.msg1368278#msg1368278 date=1311288697]
[quote author=Fabio link=topic=44755.msg1368175#msg1368175 date=1311267183]
gerrard works well with anyone though (besides lampard), but it's better to have too many midfielders than not enough. We're not going to play set people/tactics every week, so its better to have options from the off and as subs
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Not sure about that to be honest Fabs, Gerrard works well with Gerrard, he did work well with Toorres, but i think he is difficult to work with. Him and Xabi never looked great.
Adios
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Mascherano, Alonso and Gerrard was the best midfield combination in European football for a good two seasons. Fucking dynamite the three of them together.
 
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[quote author=Fabio link=topic=44755.msg1368175#msg1368175 date=1311267183]
gerrard works well with anyone though (besides lampard), but it's better to have too many midfielders than not enough. We're not going to play set people/tactics every week, so its better to have options from the off and as subs
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Not sure about that to be honest Fabs, Gerrard works well with Gerrard, he did work well with Toorres, but i think he is difficult to work with. Him and Xabi never looked great.
Adios
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Hmmmm... I'd give you Hamann, Masher, Crouch, Owen....With the right balance he's great. Xabi wasn't really a DM and wanted to sit without being exposed by a player who roams.
 
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[quote author=Vlads Quiff link=topic=44755.msg1368278#msg1368278 date=1311288697]
[quote author=Fabio link=topic=44755.msg1368175#msg1368175 date=1311267183]
gerrard works well with anyone though (besides lampard), but it's better to have too many midfielders than not enough. We're not going to play set people/tactics every week, so its better to have options from the off and as subs
[/quote]
Not sure about that to be honest Fabs, Gerrard works well with Gerrard, he did work well with Toorres, but i think he is difficult to work with. Him and Xabi never looked great.
Adios
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Mascherano, Alonso and Gerrard was the best midfield combination in European football for a good two seasons. Fucking dynamite the three of them together.
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I bet the three if them did not play that much at the same time. Prepared to be proved wrong on that. Gerrard played well with Mascher as he never got
In Gerrards way as he would drop even deeper. xabi played well with Mascher because he was Xabi, but a central pairing of Alonso and Gerrard just did not work.
Regards
 
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[quote author=Vlads Quiff link=topic=44755.msg1368278#msg1368278 date=1311288697]
[quote author=Fabio link=topic=44755.msg1368175#msg1368175 date=1311267183]
gerrard works well with anyone though (besides lampard), but it's better to have too many midfielders than not enough. We're not going to play set people/tactics every week, so its better to have options from the off and as subs
[/quote]
Not sure about that to be honest Fabs, Gerrard works well with Gerrard, he did work well with Toorres, but i think he is difficult to work with. Him and Xabi never looked great.
Adios
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Mascherano, Alonso and Gerrard was the best midfield combination in European football for a good two seasons. Fucking dynamite the three of them together.
[/quote]
I bet the three if them did not play that much at the same time. Prepared to be proved wrong on that. Gerrard played well with Mascher as he never got
In Gerrards way as he would drop even deeper. xabi played well with Mascher because he was Xabi, but a central pairing of Alonso and Gerrard just did not work.
Regards
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Didn't we win the CL with a CM pairing of Gerrard and Alonso? Just saying...(not referring to the final).
 
I think people are confusing hope/expectation/promise/potential with reality when it comes to Aquifanny.

The reality consists of a game against Portsmouth. And that's it. Everything else is hope/expectation/promise/potential.
 
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[quote author=Vlads Quiff link=topic=44755.msg1368278#msg1368278 date=1311288697]
[quote author=Fabio link=topic=44755.msg1368175#msg1368175 date=1311267183]
gerrard works well with anyone though (besides lampard), but it's better to have too many midfielders than not enough. We're not going to play set people/tactics every week, so its better to have options from the off and as subs
[/quote]
Not sure about that to be honest Fabs, Gerrard works well with Gerrard, he did work well with Toorres, but i think he is difficult to work with. Him and Xabi never looked great.
Adios
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Mascherano, Alonso and Gerrard was the best midfield combination in European football for a good two seasons. Fucking dynamite the three of them together.
[/quote]
I bet the three if them did not play that much at the same time. Prepared to be proved wrong on that. Gerrard played well with Mascher as he never got
In Gerrards way as he would drop even deeper. xabi played well with Mascher because he was Xabi, but a central pairing of Alonso and Gerrard just did not work.
Regards
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Didn't we win the CL with a CM pairing of Gerrard and Alonso? Just saying...(not referring to the final).
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Didi and Biscan played a number of games I think. Gerrard on the right.
 
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[quote author=Vlads Quiff link=topic=44755.msg1368278#msg1368278 date=1311288697]
[quote author=Fabio link=topic=44755.msg1368175#msg1368175 date=1311267183]
gerrard works well with anyone though (besides lampard), but it's better to have too many midfielders than not enough. We're not going to play set people/tactics every week, so its better to have options from the off and as subs
[/quote]
Not sure about that to be honest Fabs, Gerrard works well with Gerrard, he did work well with Toorres, but i think he is difficult to work with. Him and Xabi never looked great.
Adios
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Mascherano, Alonso and Gerrard was the best midfield combination in European football for a good two seasons. Fucking dynamite the three of them together.
[/quote]
I bet the three if them did not play that much at the same time. Prepared to be proved wrong on that. Gerrard played well with Mascher as he never got
In Gerrards way as he would drop even deeper. xabi played well with Mascher because he was Xabi, but a central pairing of Alonso and Gerrard just did not work.
Regards
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I'm not sure about this vlad. The popular conception is that Gerrard is egotistic/lack discipline and it is hard to work with him, but the evidence based on his games for LFC only points otherwise.

1. Owen and Torres has never been able to replicate the success they had with Gerrard in the team elsewhere (at club or international level). The same can be said about Peter Crouch to an extent. I have seen (many times) Gerrard going way out of his way to get Moriantes a goal during his perpetual dry spell for us.
2. In the season where we almost got the title. Gerrard/Mascherano/Alonso was the preferred partnership. When all three were available, all three played. Against weaker teams we went in with Gerrard/Alonso. The reason that was the best midfield we had in over ten years inspite of the lack of good wingers was because you could play any two out the three and it would still be a terrific worldclass midfield partnership. Not to mention Gerrard performed wonderfully well with Hamann too. Gerrard/Alonso didn't offer that much defensive protection against the bigger teams, but it was the best attacking partnership we had and it clearly worked. We retained the ball higher up and had so much penetration when those two played. Slight defensive fraility (i say slight because, it does get exaggerated around here) is a by-product of playing further up, and not a result of them having poor understanding. Gerrard and Alonso worked very very well together....it was the best we had, if you asked me.
3. He has played DM, CM, RM, AM, LM when asked to without really complaining much. Yes, he does state his preferred position when asked, but there is no evidence of him telling a manager that he won't play a position no matter what. Which, Carra has actually done (Both for England (retired in anger) and LFC (remember us playing Skrtel at RB with disastrous result?), yet people have this perception that Carra is a self-less person who puts LFC before anything.

I think a lot of this has got to do with perception. I can't believe i'm saying this....i agree with Sam Alardyce...."I hate perception". I can see where he is coming from. Sometimes, it's easy to get typecast. It's strange that a player who has offered us so much versatility over 10 years has been typecast as a selfish bastard. If he was a little bit more intelligent about what he said off the field, we could now be calling him the ultimate team man.....but he is a bit thick, which is par for course for a footballer (no offense Ryan), and he didn't manage to create a better perception than what we have now.

I want Gerrard to be back for the first game and I'm pretty sure he will still be our best midfielder by miles next season. I want him to get that blardy title.
 
[quote author=Ryan link=topic=44755.msg1368302#msg1368302 date=1311296166]
I think people are confusing hope/expectation/promise/potential with reality when it comes to Aquifanny.

The reality consists of a game against Portsmouth. And that's it. Everything else is hope/expectation/promise/potential.
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What nonsense. There were a number of games where he just made the whole front unit tick, esp. that we run of Uefa games (yes, I know, Europe isn't the PL).
 
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Number 36, really?
 
[quote author=Fabio link=topic=44755.msg1368543#msg1368543 date=1311354473]
better than no number modo
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True, but I just checked with official site and he hasn't been assigned that number.
Starting to believe that his agent is talking shit.
 
his agent has been talking shit for months modo

everyone wants this player

shame no one actually wants him
 
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