Liverpool v Olympiacos: Stevie Testimonial
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If we play Allen as the attacking midfielder we will struggle to score from there, he hasn't the guile to play those passes. He is too safe with his passing, Coutinho is more suited to that role.
Aspas will trouble defences but will not be prolific, hope sturridge stays fit and Suarez stays.
Overall, that was probably his starting line up for the first game and we are lacking some creativity in the middle as an attacking force. We can't hope and pray that Gerrard still does it for us.
Aspas will trouble defences but will not be prolific, hope sturridge stays fit and Suarez stays.
Overall, that was probably his starting line up for the first game and we are lacking some creativity in the middle as an attacking force. We can't hope and pray that Gerrard still does it for us.
Stranger danger, man!
Well I was wondering about this stranger talking to me. I was trying to get served at the meat counter and the lady working there was smiling to herself. I have a suspicion he has a habit of doing it...
Yes, we get it. You can't say anything positive about Suarez. Can you move onto a subject you can? I much rather read your good posts than your suarez is the devil posts!
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President of olympiacos has just donated £100,000 to Steven Gerrard Foundation
His letter .................
We are delighted to be part of this event for so many reasons.
Steven Gerrard is one of the finest footballers in the world, and it is fantastic to see today a club able to support a player with a testimonial after 15 years with them - but all the more so when the player is also able to play for his hometown team and achieve so much including becoming captain of club and country.
I have been a lifelong Olympiacos fan, as was my father before me, so I know only too well the pride and special feeling of being able to be part of the team that brings success to the club you've supported all of your life.
Steven may have selected Olympiacos for that special goal and all it meant to him and went on to mean, but I feel the clubs have a very special resonance and connection.
Olympiacos are a side from the port city Piraeus - today part of the wider Athens - the fans are famous for being the best and most passionate in Greece, creating a fantastic atmosphere in our stadium. Without any question it is their passion and commitment that has so often been the extra player that has cheered on their team in red and white to being the most successful club in Greece, reaching our 40th league title this year.
So it is perhaps easy to understand why Liverpool FC are very popular with many Olympiacos fans and why when I personally came to the UK to live for a while when I was younger and why I was so naturally drawn towards supporting Liverpool - as I still do today - as the connections and similarities are so clear and strong.
The clubs have been further bonded by their respective tragedies. I know all Olympiacos fans feel huge unity with Liverpool fans in the campaign for justice for the 96 as we have suffered our gate 7 tragedy where 21 supporters lost their lives just over 30 years ago.
We are equally delighted Steven has chosen to donate his proceeds from this match to the Steven Gerrard Foundation, a registered charity which helps disadvantaged children. This reinforces the feeling of common understanding as we will be donating our proceeds to similar charities in Greece to aid children who are in dire need of support today.
So for so many reasons when we were asked to take part, it was a very easy and quick decision.
We would like to offer our congratulations to Steven for a fantastic career so far and wish him a wonderful evening.
President of olympiacos has just donated £100,000 to Steven Gerrard Foundation
His letter .................
We are delighted to be part of this event for so many reasons.
Steven Gerrard is one of the finest footballers in the world, and it is fantastic to see today a club able to support a player with a testimonial after 15 years with them - but all the more so when the player is also able to play for his hometown team and achieve so much including becoming captain of club and country.
I have been a lifelong Olympiacos fan, as was my father before me, so I know only too well the pride and special feeling of being able to be part of the team that brings success to the club you've supported all of your life.
Steven may have selected Olympiacos for that special goal and all it meant to him and went on to mean, but I feel the clubs have a very special resonance and connection.
Olympiacos are a side from the port city Piraeus - today part of the wider Athens - the fans are famous for being the best and most passionate in Greece, creating a fantastic atmosphere in our stadium. Without any question it is their passion and commitment that has so often been the extra player that has cheered on their team in red and white to being the most successful club in Greece, reaching our 40th league title this year.
So it is perhaps easy to understand why Liverpool FC are very popular with many Olympiacos fans and why when I personally came to the UK to live for a while when I was younger and why I was so naturally drawn towards supporting Liverpool - as I still do today - as the connections and similarities are so clear and strong.
The clubs have been further bonded by their respective tragedies. I know all Olympiacos fans feel huge unity with Liverpool fans in the campaign for justice for the 96 as we have suffered our gate 7 tragedy where 21 supporters lost their lives just over 30 years ago.
We are equally delighted Steven has chosen to donate his proceeds from this match to the Steven Gerrard Foundation, a registered charity which helps disadvantaged children. This reinforces the feeling of common understanding as we will be donating our proceeds to similar charities in Greece to aid children who are in dire need of support today.
So for so many reasons when we were asked to take part, it was a very easy and quick decision.
We would like to offer our congratulations to Steven for a fantastic career so far and wish him a wonderful evening.
Classy.
It was. Although it's probably extra cash he had from dodging tax...
It was a very nice letter.
Surprised about the lack of comments here. There's lots to discuss.
Like why Downing wasn't played for the 2nd game in row.
How Lucas bossed the midfield.
Allen's position in midfield.
Aspas attacking threat and link up play.
Touré being a rock at the back.
Agger as well.
Sterling being involved in both goals.
Etc.
Like why Downing wasn't played for the 2nd game in row.
How Lucas bossed the midfield.
Allen's position in midfield.
Aspas attacking threat and link up play.
Touré being a rock at the back.
Agger as well.
Sterling being involved in both goals.
Etc.
I think Johnson did OK, compared to how he played in the tour.
Played better but still picked the wrong pass and ran down blind alleys too many times.
I was fascinated by Toure. He does this thing - he passes the ball, then points to no one in particular, even though he can see that no one is looking in his direction. Maybe he does it for Rodgers' benefit. He played pretty well but that pointing schtick is utterly laughable.
Lucas is looking better no he's truly back to fitness.
It's good that Mignolet is vocal with his defenders but he looks a bit shaky at times. Hopefully he'll settle down soon.
Lucas is looking better no he's truly back to fitness.
It's good that Mignolet is vocal with his defenders but he looks a bit shaky at times. Hopefully he'll settle down soon.
I don't know how much you can tell from playing games against some pretty substandard sides and a testimonial. Perhaps the quality of the teams you face at this stage doesn't matter because they're just building up fitness and what not, but feels like Rodgers and everyone else would learn more coming up against a couple decent sides.
Gain confidence?
Also, I wouldn't belittle Olympiakos, they are the best side in Greece.
It's true that it was only a friendly but I reckon Olympiacos are premiership quality.
Not sure about the other teams in Greece at the moment though.
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