Jaysis, it's the troubles LFC style!
Chelsea - pre match thread
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Jaysis, it's the troubles LFC style!
Just re-watched the Stamford Bridge game again... Fuck me, Webb had a nightmare, didn't he?
Should have been TWO reds on them, one very early, one very late. We conceded one penalty (clearly) and they really should have been blown for two!
And that whining prick has the balls to imply that the refs are trying to give the title to us????
Hope we hump them on Sunday.
Should have been TWO reds on them, one very early, one very late. We conceded one penalty (clearly) and they really should have been blown for two!
And that whining prick has the balls to imply that the refs are trying to give the title to us????
Hope we hump them on Sunday.
I'm going to tweet Carl Frampton and see what he says.
Then I'm going to find out where you live and give him your address.
Are you going to tell him that half the race is in Derry?
Let's not bring race into it.
Has Frampters (as he insists I call him) ever described himself as a county Antrim man, has he? No. Belfast man. North Belfast man.
I didn't realise you followed him around the place, jotting down everything he says. Like a North Korean following their most illustrious leader.
No it was our decision
Tell a lie, it's a Premier League decision.
Sky said they'd do it if it would still be televised. The league said no unequivocally so we never got the chance to say no.
I'd love it if we were the ones who said no. We don't owe them shit. We owe our own fans though, and a change in date might have fucked up plans for our own fans. Mourinho and Sherwood can go fuck each other, the whiny bitches.
[article=http://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/benitez-thrilled-liverpool-charge]Former Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez is delighted to see his old club in pole position for the Premier League title.
Brendan Rodgers' leaders host second-placed Chelsea on Sunday and know victory would put them on the brink of a first league crown since 1990.
Benitez, who is now the coach of Serie A outfit Napoli, led Liverpool to UEFA Champions League success in 2005, but was unable to secure a Premier League triumph and would love to see the Anfield outfit end their wait for domestic glory this season.
"I have a lot of friends there, so I am really pleased for them because they are really close to the title," Benitez told Perform.
"I think it is a very good moment for them and hopefully they can win because you can see the passion in the city.
"When you have two or three years building the team and you can compete at this level, I think that everybody has to be pleased."
Benitez believes home advantage could prove significant when Chelsea visit Anfield this weekend.
Liverpool recorded a 3-2 victory over Manchester City in their last home game and will be aiming to land another significant win against a title rival.
"Anfield will be a key factor," Benitez added. "We have seen against Manchester City - the intensity and the tempo of the game.
"Liverpool are playing one game a week and that is a big advantage because physically, maybe, they are a little bit fresher than the others."
"Chelsea have spent another £100million this year, so it's a very good team, but Anfield can maybe make the difference."[/article]
Brendan Rodgers' leaders host second-placed Chelsea on Sunday and know victory would put them on the brink of a first league crown since 1990.
Benitez, who is now the coach of Serie A outfit Napoli, led Liverpool to UEFA Champions League success in 2005, but was unable to secure a Premier League triumph and would love to see the Anfield outfit end their wait for domestic glory this season.
"I have a lot of friends there, so I am really pleased for them because they are really close to the title," Benitez told Perform.
"I think it is a very good moment for them and hopefully they can win because you can see the passion in the city.
"When you have two or three years building the team and you can compete at this level, I think that everybody has to be pleased."
Benitez believes home advantage could prove significant when Chelsea visit Anfield this weekend.
Liverpool recorded a 3-2 victory over Manchester City in their last home game and will be aiming to land another significant win against a title rival.
"Anfield will be a key factor," Benitez added. "We have seen against Manchester City - the intensity and the tempo of the game.
"Liverpool are playing one game a week and that is a big advantage because physically, maybe, they are a little bit fresher than the others."
"Chelsea have spent another £100million this year, so it's a very good team, but Anfield can maybe make the difference."[/article]
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so what was going on here ? They're all going off in the last one . I don't know ,the latin boys look up to their tricks in that one 🙂
It's a crap article about nothing.
http://www.express.co.uk/sport/foot...-training-ground-bust-up-before-Chelsea-clash
http://www.express.co.uk/sport/foot...-training-ground-bust-up-before-Chelsea-clash
Suarez: "If I flick this ear, I see if the Wifi signal is better"...
Skrtel: *feels a sharp twang in left ear* "WTMFFF!"
Suarez: "Hey hombre, not me, yah, it's Coutinho!"
Coutinho: "Oi Skrtel, you don't scare me.... Nzonzi one inch taller and I'm no fearing him!".
Suarez: "Ref! Ref! Look at Skrtel, he's foul... he's cross the net..."
Cissokho: "I see a sniper in the bush... I see a sniper in the bush..."
Skrtel: *feels a sharp twang in left ear* "WTMFFF!"
Suarez: "Hey hombre, not me, yah, it's Coutinho!"
Coutinho: "Oi Skrtel, you don't scare me.... Nzonzi one inch taller and I'm no fearing him!".
Suarez: "Ref! Ref! Look at Skrtel, he's foul... he's cross the net..."
Cissokho: "I see a sniper in the bush... I see a sniper in the bush..."
LFC training ground bust up.
it's latins vs europe there. team GB no where to be seen?
Good one
it's a good sign, competitive edge, wanting to win, let's hope it continues tomorrow.
Special One nearly landed Liverpool job – Rodgers
Reds boss reveals old pal Mourinho urged him to jump at Anfield chance
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Brendan Rodgers says Jose Mourinho will privately want Liverpool to win the title if Chelsea cannot. Photo: Michael Regan/Getty Images
CHRIS BASCOMBE – PUBLISHED 26 APRIL 2014 02:30 AM
Brendan Rodgers has revealed how Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho urged him to become Liverpool manager and once craved the Anfield job for himself.
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The Northern Irishman, who has confirmed he will sign a new Liverpool deal in the summer, says Mourinho's guidance was invaluable after he was offered the chance to move to Merseyside. He also claims Mourinho will privately want Liverpool to lift the title if Chelsea cannot win it.
Although the mutual respect between the Kop and the Chelsea manager will be absent when the clubs meet in a potential title eliminator tomorrow, Rodgers says Mourinho, who mentored him for three years as a youth and reserve coach at Stamford Bridge, could have been one of his predecessors at Anfield.
"There is no doubt that there was a period back in the early 2000s that this was a club that was a possibility for him," said Rodgers. "Maybe resources were different and he had a better opportunity to go elsewhere but, make no mistake, he knows the size and prestige of Liverpool.
"There has been a history with the rivalry – a great rivalry between the clubs – but beneath it all he knows the power of Liverpool. He told me to take the job and what a great club Liverpool was. I had spoken to him on it. He encouraged me about the sheer scale of the club. I was talking to him about a choice I had and he knows the size of this."
Before moving from Porto to Stamford Bridge, there was a direct approach from Mourinho's representatives to the Anfield board in March 2004. With then Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier's future unconfirmed and Liverpool unwilling to speak to anyone else behind the incumbent's back, Chelsea stepped in. Liverpool later appointed Rafael Benitez.
The Benitez versus Mourinho rivalry became one of the most aggressive in European football between 2004 and 2007, the Portuguese coach dominating the Premier League while the Spaniard enjoyed epic Champions League success and also defeated Mourinho in the FA Cup.
The hostility of those previous meetings provide the background noise to Mourinho's first return to Anfield in seven years, emotions on the Kop amplified as Liverpool seek to end a 24-year title wait.
Rodgers insists this bruising club rivalry will not destroy their friendship. "I understand the history between the clubs because I was on the opposite side once. In that period maybe it was the managers – that was the rivalry. I am a different person.
"I have a friendship (with Mourinho) and it has been a continual relationship since 2004. We have kept in contact and he has been supportive of me wherever I have been, even in my time here.
"We might be considered a rival but I know that if they didn't win the league he would want us to win it.
"I am sure he won't regret giving the advice he did to come here. I was always going to appear somewhere and thankfully it was at Liverpool.
"The advantage I have is that I know Jose behind the manager, a man who is humble, respectful, has real good values and ethics but is a winner and he wants to win. You will have seen over the years his reaction to losing.
"Managers are different and we all deal with pressure in different ways but I have never ever thought that it would fracture because I never get personal. This is about my job, my club and I protect Liverpool."
Such is the animosity, recent Liverpool v Chelsea fixtures have rivalled those against Manchester United, although Rodgers thinks historically the Londoners remain in the shadow of the northern giants.
He said: "Chelsea is one of the new clubs in the last 10 years that has grown into one of the super clubs of European football, but everyone clearly sees Liverpool and Manchester United as the two big clubs of British football that are synonymous around the world.
"At this moment in time there are not two clubs that touch them on that.
"Manchester City and Chelsea, particularly Chelsea over the last 10 years, have put themselves out there and are on the map as a European club but it takes a bit more history and time to get anywhere near what can happen here."
Rodgers has brushed off suggestions he will face a weakened Chelsea.
"Whatever team they play it will be more expensive and more experienced than ours," he said.
Rodgers says he will sign a new Anfield deal shortly as talks with club owners Fenway Sports Group have already started.
"There is no doubt that at some point we will agree another deal. I am sure of that."
The Liverpool boss is still sweating on the fitness of Daniel Sturridge (pictured), who faces a late assessment to see whether he is fit enough to return from a hamstring injury. The England international missed last week's win at Norwich with the problem but has progressed well in training, and should he be ready midfielder Lucas Leiva is likely to miss out. (© Daily Telegraph, London)
Liverpool v Chelsea - the key battles
Luis Suarez v Gary Cahill
In the reverse fixture back in December, Chelsea's defence managed to keep Suarez subdued but repeating this feat at Anfield will be a far tougher task. The corresponding game on Merseyside last season ended with Suarez biting Branislav Ivanovic. Cahill will be hoping there is no repeat performance from Suarez this time.
Phillippe Coutinho V Nemanja Matic
Liverpool's young Brazilian star has been a constant source of creativity for the table-toppers this season. Playing in an interchangeable front-line with Suarez and Raheem Sterling, Coutinho has been a pivotal part in Liverpool's slick attacking philosophy.
Chelsea's midfield enforcer Matic will be looking to protect his side's injury-hit backline from the menacing No 10. Matic is cup-tied for Chelsea's Champions League semi-final with Atletico Madrid so will almost certainly play at Anfield. After scoring the winner in Liverpool's 3-2 win over Manchester City, Coutinho will be looking for more of the same on Sunday.
Mamadou Sakho V Fernando Torres
After returning to boyhood club Atletico Madrid during the week, Torres could be set for another crucial game against a former side on Sunday.
The Spaniard has scored just four goals in the Premier League this season but could add to his tally against a leaky Liverpool defence.
Sakho has recently returned to the heart of the Reds' backline alongside Martin Skrtel, but in his last three appearances Liverpool have failed to keep a clean sheet.
LIVERPOOL V CHELSEA, LIVE, SKY SPORTS 1, TOMORROW, 2.05pm
Reds boss reveals old pal Mourinho urged him to jump at Anfield chance
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Brendan Rodgers says Jose Mourinho will privately want Liverpool to win the title if Chelsea cannot. Photo: Michael Regan/Getty Images
CHRIS BASCOMBE – PUBLISHED 26 APRIL 2014 02:30 AM
Brendan Rodgers has revealed how Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho urged him to become Liverpool manager and once craved the Anfield job for himself.
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Giggs ideal man to restore Fergie blueprint and rebuild United
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The Northern Irishman, who has confirmed he will sign a new Liverpool deal in the summer, says Mourinho's guidance was invaluable after he was offered the chance to move to Merseyside. He also claims Mourinho will privately want Liverpool to lift the title if Chelsea cannot win it.
Although the mutual respect between the Kop and the Chelsea manager will be absent when the clubs meet in a potential title eliminator tomorrow, Rodgers says Mourinho, who mentored him for three years as a youth and reserve coach at Stamford Bridge, could have been one of his predecessors at Anfield.
"There is no doubt that there was a period back in the early 2000s that this was a club that was a possibility for him," said Rodgers. "Maybe resources were different and he had a better opportunity to go elsewhere but, make no mistake, he knows the size and prestige of Liverpool.
"There has been a history with the rivalry – a great rivalry between the clubs – but beneath it all he knows the power of Liverpool. He told me to take the job and what a great club Liverpool was. I had spoken to him on it. He encouraged me about the sheer scale of the club. I was talking to him about a choice I had and he knows the size of this."
Before moving from Porto to Stamford Bridge, there was a direct approach from Mourinho's representatives to the Anfield board in March 2004. With then Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier's future unconfirmed and Liverpool unwilling to speak to anyone else behind the incumbent's back, Chelsea stepped in. Liverpool later appointed Rafael Benitez.
The Benitez versus Mourinho rivalry became one of the most aggressive in European football between 2004 and 2007, the Portuguese coach dominating the Premier League while the Spaniard enjoyed epic Champions League success and also defeated Mourinho in the FA Cup.
The hostility of those previous meetings provide the background noise to Mourinho's first return to Anfield in seven years, emotions on the Kop amplified as Liverpool seek to end a 24-year title wait.
Rodgers insists this bruising club rivalry will not destroy their friendship. "I understand the history between the clubs because I was on the opposite side once. In that period maybe it was the managers – that was the rivalry. I am a different person.
"I have a friendship (with Mourinho) and it has been a continual relationship since 2004. We have kept in contact and he has been supportive of me wherever I have been, even in my time here.
"We might be considered a rival but I know that if they didn't win the league he would want us to win it.
"I am sure he won't regret giving the advice he did to come here. I was always going to appear somewhere and thankfully it was at Liverpool.
"The advantage I have is that I know Jose behind the manager, a man who is humble, respectful, has real good values and ethics but is a winner and he wants to win. You will have seen over the years his reaction to losing.
"Managers are different and we all deal with pressure in different ways but I have never ever thought that it would fracture because I never get personal. This is about my job, my club and I protect Liverpool."
Such is the animosity, recent Liverpool v Chelsea fixtures have rivalled those against Manchester United, although Rodgers thinks historically the Londoners remain in the shadow of the northern giants.
He said: "Chelsea is one of the new clubs in the last 10 years that has grown into one of the super clubs of European football, but everyone clearly sees Liverpool and Manchester United as the two big clubs of British football that are synonymous around the world.
"At this moment in time there are not two clubs that touch them on that.
"Manchester City and Chelsea, particularly Chelsea over the last 10 years, have put themselves out there and are on the map as a European club but it takes a bit more history and time to get anywhere near what can happen here."
Rodgers has brushed off suggestions he will face a weakened Chelsea.
"Whatever team they play it will be more expensive and more experienced than ours," he said.
Rodgers says he will sign a new Anfield deal shortly as talks with club owners Fenway Sports Group have already started.
"There is no doubt that at some point we will agree another deal. I am sure of that."
The Liverpool boss is still sweating on the fitness of Daniel Sturridge (pictured), who faces a late assessment to see whether he is fit enough to return from a hamstring injury. The England international missed last week's win at Norwich with the problem but has progressed well in training, and should he be ready midfielder Lucas Leiva is likely to miss out. (© Daily Telegraph, London)
Liverpool v Chelsea - the key battles
Luis Suarez v Gary Cahill
In the reverse fixture back in December, Chelsea's defence managed to keep Suarez subdued but repeating this feat at Anfield will be a far tougher task. The corresponding game on Merseyside last season ended with Suarez biting Branislav Ivanovic. Cahill will be hoping there is no repeat performance from Suarez this time.
Phillippe Coutinho V Nemanja Matic
Liverpool's young Brazilian star has been a constant source of creativity for the table-toppers this season. Playing in an interchangeable front-line with Suarez and Raheem Sterling, Coutinho has been a pivotal part in Liverpool's slick attacking philosophy.
Chelsea's midfield enforcer Matic will be looking to protect his side's injury-hit backline from the menacing No 10. Matic is cup-tied for Chelsea's Champions League semi-final with Atletico Madrid so will almost certainly play at Anfield. After scoring the winner in Liverpool's 3-2 win over Manchester City, Coutinho will be looking for more of the same on Sunday.
Mamadou Sakho V Fernando Torres
After returning to boyhood club Atletico Madrid during the week, Torres could be set for another crucial game against a former side on Sunday.
The Spaniard has scored just four goals in the Premier League this season but could add to his tally against a leaky Liverpool defence.
Sakho has recently returned to the heart of the Reds' backline alongside Martin Skrtel, but in his last three appearances Liverpool have failed to keep a clean sheet.
LIVERPOOL V CHELSEA, LIVE, SKY SPORTS 1, TOMORROW, 2.05pm
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