Liverpool vs Man City 23rd August
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[quote author=singlerider link=topic=41519.msg1159491#msg1159491 date=1282565611]
[quote author=mark1975 link=topic=41519.msg1159476#msg1159476 date=1282563906]
Cheers. From what I seen he seemed to be the one looking for openings and wanting to make the more difficult pass, despite the fact that Lucas was meant to be the one with more attacking freedom.
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Yeah, certainly the first half he was passing the ball forwards, looking to play people in and generally keep the momentum and pace going. He just wasn't doing it particularly well, or rather with any consistency, which is why I reckon he stopped second half.
Lucas on the other hand was doing his usual trick of receiving the ball, dallying on it for far too long, running around in a bit of a circle before either playing it sideways or backwards. Either that, or making a promising looking run forwards that got you thinking "By Jove! He's actually going to do somethi . . . oh. He's been shrugged off the ball. With ease. Again."
This Poulsen chap will never be as good as Mascher at what he does, but he does look (on very limited assessment) to be a little bit more rounded than Mascher is. This is coming from somebody who thinks that Mascher's passing is nowhere near as bad as people make out out, but I think Poulsen has got more in his locker in that respect. A couple of the passes that did come off for him first half were quite neat and tidy - played to feet, with pace, through narrow gaps, and played quickly either first time or after a little touch for control.
Plus he was getting forward a bit and was slightly unlucky with the goal.
I reckon he'll be ok
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My cousin's a Juve fan, was sorry to lose Poulsen and has said practically the same things to me about him. I'm quietly hopeful.
[quote author=mark1975 link=topic=41519.msg1159476#msg1159476 date=1282563906]
Cheers. From what I seen he seemed to be the one looking for openings and wanting to make the more difficult pass, despite the fact that Lucas was meant to be the one with more attacking freedom.
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Yeah, certainly the first half he was passing the ball forwards, looking to play people in and generally keep the momentum and pace going. He just wasn't doing it particularly well, or rather with any consistency, which is why I reckon he stopped second half.
Lucas on the other hand was doing his usual trick of receiving the ball, dallying on it for far too long, running around in a bit of a circle before either playing it sideways or backwards. Either that, or making a promising looking run forwards that got you thinking "By Jove! He's actually going to do somethi . . . oh. He's been shrugged off the ball. With ease. Again."
This Poulsen chap will never be as good as Mascher at what he does, but he does look (on very limited assessment) to be a little bit more rounded than Mascher is. This is coming from somebody who thinks that Mascher's passing is nowhere near as bad as people make out out, but I think Poulsen has got more in his locker in that respect. A couple of the passes that did come off for him first half were quite neat and tidy - played to feet, with pace, through narrow gaps, and played quickly either first time or after a little touch for control.
Plus he was getting forward a bit and was slightly unlucky with the goal.
I reckon he'll be ok
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My cousin's a Juve fan, was sorry to lose Poulsen and has said practically the same things to me about him. I'm quietly hopeful.
-------------------------------Reina--------------------------------
Johnson----------Carra--------------Skrtel-----------Aurelio
Kuyt-----------Poulsen-------------Mascherano-------Jovanovic
-----------------------------Gerrard----------------------------
-----------------------------------Torres-------------------------------
I'll go on record as saying, if this is confirmed as the line-up, this is the strongest looking LFC team in quite a few seasons. No Lucas or Insua is a wonderful sight. 4 midfielder who can all get stuck in, genuine threat up front and a solid enough looking defence (although I'd prefer Agger over Aurelio).
We won't lose tonight and if Torres is fully fit I think we can get all 3 points.
Johnson----------Carra--------------Skrtel-----------Aurelio
Kuyt-----------Poulsen-------------Mascherano-------Jovanovic
-----------------------------Gerrard----------------------------
-----------------------------------Torres-------------------------------
I'll go on record as saying, if this is confirmed as the line-up, this is the strongest looking LFC team in quite a few seasons. No Lucas or Insua is a wonderful sight. 4 midfielder who can all get stuck in, genuine threat up front and a solid enough looking defence (although I'd prefer Agger over Aurelio).
We won't lose tonight and if Torres is fully fit I think we can get all 3 points.
I've got a feeling Fabio's getting injured tonight :-\
[quote author=singlerider link=topic=41519.msg1159499#msg1159499 date=1282566874]
I've got a feeling Fabio's getting injured tonight :-\
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I think we all get that feeling ... every night.
I've got a feeling Fabio's getting injured tonight :-\
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I think we all get that feeling ... every night.
[quote author=singlerider link=topic=41519.msg1159492#msg1159492 date=1282565720]
I love how Wilko seems to have appointed himself Director of Quality Control for Comedy in recent weeks
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I don't. He's about as funny as rectal cancer.
I love how Wilko seems to have appointed himself Director of Quality Control for Comedy in recent weeks
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I don't. He's about as funny as rectal cancer.
[quote author=mark1975 link=topic=41519.msg1159519#msg1159519 date=1282569643]
[quote author=Wilko link=topic=41519.msg1159517#msg1159517 date=1282569607]
Is Agger still out from the concussion he suffered Vs Arsenal?
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Can't remember!
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Ah! Very good, Mark.
[quote author=Wilko link=topic=41519.msg1159517#msg1159517 date=1282569607]
Is Agger still out from the concussion he suffered Vs Arsenal?
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Can't remember!
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Ah! Very good, Mark.
[quote author=Pesam link=topic=41519.msg1159498#msg1159498 date=1282566726]
-------------------------------Reina--------------------------------
Johnson----------Carra--------------Skrtel-----------Aurelio
Kuyt-----------Poulsen-------------Mascherano-------Jovanovic
-----------------------------Gerrard----------------------------
-----------------------------------Torres-------------------------------
I'll go on record as saying, if this is confirmed as the line-up, this is the strongest looking LFC team in quite a few seasons. [/quote]
two seasons ago we had arbeloa and alonso, so we can say its the strongest line up in a year but that's about it.
-------------------------------Reina--------------------------------
Johnson----------Carra--------------Skrtel-----------Aurelio
Kuyt-----------Poulsen-------------Mascherano-------Jovanovic
-----------------------------Gerrard----------------------------
-----------------------------------Torres-------------------------------
I'll go on record as saying, if this is confirmed as the line-up, this is the strongest looking LFC team in quite a few seasons. [/quote]
two seasons ago we had arbeloa and alonso, so we can say its the strongest line up in a year but that's about it.
[quote author=spider-neil link=topic=41519.msg1159523#msg1159523 date=1282569719]
[quote author=Pesam link=topic=41519.msg1159498#msg1159498 date=1282566726]
-------------------------------Reina--------------------------------
Johnson----------Carra--------------Skrtel-----------Aurelio
Kuyt-----------Poulsen-------------Mascherano-------Jovanovic
-----------------------------Gerrard----------------------------
-----------------------------------Torres-------------------------------
I'll go on record as saying, if this is confirmed as the line-up, this is the strongest looking LFC team in quite a few seasons. [/quote]
two seasons ago we had arbeloa and alonso, so we can say its the strongest line up in a year but that's about it.
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Am I the only one looking at it who's worried? I think the whole system is dependant on Poulsen being able to make an impact in an attacking sense, he has to be able to pick out some good passes and generally keep the game ticking over for us. It could just as easily end up with Poulsen and Masher forced to protect the back four too much, which would force us deeper and probably see Torres isolated and frustrated.
I liked Bren's team with Babel up there, it forces City's defence deeper.
[quote author=Pesam link=topic=41519.msg1159498#msg1159498 date=1282566726]
-------------------------------Reina--------------------------------
Johnson----------Carra--------------Skrtel-----------Aurelio
Kuyt-----------Poulsen-------------Mascherano-------Jovanovic
-----------------------------Gerrard----------------------------
-----------------------------------Torres-------------------------------
I'll go on record as saying, if this is confirmed as the line-up, this is the strongest looking LFC team in quite a few seasons. [/quote]
two seasons ago we had arbeloa and alonso, so we can say its the strongest line up in a year but that's about it.
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Am I the only one looking at it who's worried? I think the whole system is dependant on Poulsen being able to make an impact in an attacking sense, he has to be able to pick out some good passes and generally keep the game ticking over for us. It could just as easily end up with Poulsen and Masher forced to protect the back four too much, which would force us deeper and probably see Torres isolated and frustrated.
I liked Bren's team with Babel up there, it forces City's defence deeper.
Mascherano has refused to play this evening, revised team. Brendan you will be pleased
Reina
Johnson
Carra
Skrtel
Agger
Kuyt
Lucas
Gerrard
Jovanovic
Ngog
Torres
Reina
Johnson
Carra
Skrtel
Agger
Kuyt
Lucas
Gerrard
Jovanovic
Ngog
Torres
Refused to play?
We love him though, he's a class act.
We love him though, he's a class act.
Refused because . . . ?
Is he still injured, or is he playing silly buggers?
Is he still injured, or is he playing silly buggers?
[quote author=mark1975 link=topic=41519.msg1159524#msg1159524 date=1282569872]
[quote author=spider-neil link=topic=41519.msg1159523#msg1159523 date=1282569719]
[quote author=Pesam link=topic=41519.msg1159498#msg1159498 date=1282566726]
-------------------------------Reina--------------------------------
Johnson----------Carra--------------Skrtel-----------Aurelio
Kuyt-----------Poulsen-------------Mascherano-------Jovanovic
-----------------------------Gerrard----------------------------
-----------------------------------Torres-------------------------------
I'll go on record as saying, if this is confirmed as the line-up, this is the strongest looking LFC team in quite a few seasons. [/quote]
two seasons ago we had arbeloa and alonso, so we can say its the strongest line up in a year but that's about it.
[/quote]
Am I the only one looking at it who's worried? I think the whole system is dependant on Poulsen being able to make an impact in an attacking sense, he has to be able to pick out some good passes and generally keep the game ticking over for us. It could just as easily end up with Poulsen and Masher forced to protect the back four too much, which would force us deeper and probably see Torres isolated and frustrated.
I liked Bren's team with Babel up there, it forces City's defence deeper.
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Very few teams will go to City and win this season Mark and I think this is a sensible side to pick albeit bereft of creatvity in CM. I think we'll play a counter-attacking game and I think the solidity of our selection could allow us to play deep, let them come at us and try and hit them with quick passing moves designed to release Torres, Jovanovic and SG. I have a sneaky suspicion that we'll be very resolute tonight and win 0-1.
[quote author=spider-neil link=topic=41519.msg1159523#msg1159523 date=1282569719]
[quote author=Pesam link=topic=41519.msg1159498#msg1159498 date=1282566726]
-------------------------------Reina--------------------------------
Johnson----------Carra--------------Skrtel-----------Aurelio
Kuyt-----------Poulsen-------------Mascherano-------Jovanovic
-----------------------------Gerrard----------------------------
-----------------------------------Torres-------------------------------
I'll go on record as saying, if this is confirmed as the line-up, this is the strongest looking LFC team in quite a few seasons. [/quote]
two seasons ago we had arbeloa and alonso, so we can say its the strongest line up in a year but that's about it.
[/quote]
Am I the only one looking at it who's worried? I think the whole system is dependant on Poulsen being able to make an impact in an attacking sense, he has to be able to pick out some good passes and generally keep the game ticking over for us. It could just as easily end up with Poulsen and Masher forced to protect the back four too much, which would force us deeper and probably see Torres isolated and frustrated.
I liked Bren's team with Babel up there, it forces City's defence deeper.
[/quote]
Very few teams will go to City and win this season Mark and I think this is a sensible side to pick albeit bereft of creatvity in CM. I think we'll play a counter-attacking game and I think the solidity of our selection could allow us to play deep, let them come at us and try and hit them with quick passing moves designed to release Torres, Jovanovic and SG. I have a sneaky suspicion that we'll be very resolute tonight and win 0-1.
[quote author=gene hughes link=topic=41519.msg1159534#msg1159534 date=1282570395]
Refused to play?
We love him though, he's a class act.
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I did love him he's broke my heart.
*Retires to cry in toilet.
Refused to play?
We love him though, he's a class act.
[/quote]
I did love him he's broke my heart.
*Retires to cry in toilet.
I'm sure he's refused to play because of his wife though, so it's ok. He still has our love and respect.
[quote author=singlerider link=topic=41519.msg1159536#msg1159536 date=1282570458]
Refused because . . . ?
Is he still injured, or is he playing silly buggers?
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I'd imagine he doesn't want to put his 'dream move' at risk, and he's also attempting to put pressure on Hodgson to do business.
Refused because . . . ?
Is he still injured, or is he playing silly buggers?
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I'd imagine he doesn't want to put his 'dream move' at risk, and he's also attempting to put pressure on Hodgson to do business.
[quote author=Redshrek link=topic=41519.msg1159528#msg1159528 date=1282570181]
Mascherano has refused to play this evening, revised team. Brendan you will be pleased
Reina
Johnson
Carra
Skrtel
Agger
Kuyt
Lucas
Gerrard
Jovanovic
Ngog
Torres
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OH FUCK RIGHT OFF!
Defeat. Right there.
Mascherano has refused to play this evening, revised team. Brendan you will be pleased
Reina
Johnson
Carra
Skrtel
Agger
Kuyt
Lucas
Gerrard
Jovanovic
Ngog
Torres
[/quote]
OH FUCK RIGHT OFF!
Defeat. Right there.
Not as confident with that news!
[quote author=singlerider link=topic=41519.msg1159536#msg1159536 date=1282570458]
Refused because . . . ?
Is he still injured, or is he playing silly buggers?
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he can't be injured, he's probably getting worried about the transfer window coming up and is forcing the clubs hand.
Refused because . . . ?
Is he still injured, or is he playing silly buggers?
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he can't be injured, he's probably getting worried about the transfer window coming up and is forcing the clubs hand.
[quote author=Whitey85 link=topic=41519.msg1159544#msg1159544 date=1282570573]
442 then Redshrek. We're going to need a super show from Gerrard
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No idea, just what was passed to me.
442 then Redshrek. We're going to need a super show from Gerrard
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No idea, just what was passed to me.
[quote author=Brendan link=topic=41519.msg1159541#msg1159541 date=1282570550]
[quote author=Redshrek link=topic=41519.msg1159528#msg1159528 date=1282570181]
Mascherano has refused to play this evening, revised team. Brendan you will be pleased
Reina
Johnson
Carra
Skrtel
Agger
Kuyt
Lucas
Gerrard
Jovanovic
Ngog
Torres
[/quote]
OH FUCK RIGHT OFF!
Defeat. Right there.
[/quote]
I knew you would be happy.
[quote author=Redshrek link=topic=41519.msg1159528#msg1159528 date=1282570181]
Mascherano has refused to play this evening, revised team. Brendan you will be pleased
Reina
Johnson
Carra
Skrtel
Agger
Kuyt
Lucas
Gerrard
Jovanovic
Ngog
Torres
[/quote]
OH FUCK RIGHT OFF!
Defeat. Right there.
[/quote]
I knew you would be happy.
[quote author=Redshrek link=topic=41519.msg1159538#msg1159538 date=1282570482]
[quote author=gene hughes link=topic=41519.msg1159534#msg1159534 date=1282570395]
Refused to play?
We love him though, he's a class act.
[/quote]
I did love him he's broke my heart.
*Retires to cry in toilet.
[/quote]
RS why so many changes just because of Masher?
Couldn't we have dropped SG in beside Poulson and brought Pacheco in or summat?
[quote author=gene hughes link=topic=41519.msg1159534#msg1159534 date=1282570395]
Refused to play?
We love him though, he's a class act.
[/quote]
I did love him he's broke my heart.
*Retires to cry in toilet.
[/quote]
RS why so many changes just because of Masher?
Couldn't we have dropped SG in beside Poulson and brought Pacheco in or summat?
My Estimation
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[quote author=doctor_mac link=topic=41519.msg1159547#msg1159547 date=1282570663]
[quote author=Redshrek link=topic=41519.msg1159538#msg1159538 date=1282570482]
[quote author=gene hughes link=topic=41519.msg1159534#msg1159534 date=1282570395]
Refused to play?
We love him though, he's a class act.
[/quote]
I did love him he's broke my heart.
*Retires to cry in toilet.
[/quote]
RS why so many changes just because of Masher?
Couldn't we have dropped SG in beside Poulson and brought Pacheco in or summat?
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Really don't know i Just get the team emailed maybe Roys just changed his mind
[quote author=Redshrek link=topic=41519.msg1159538#msg1159538 date=1282570482]
[quote author=gene hughes link=topic=41519.msg1159534#msg1159534 date=1282570395]
Refused to play?
We love him though, he's a class act.
[/quote]
I did love him he's broke my heart.
*Retires to cry in toilet.
[/quote]
RS why so many changes just because of Masher?
Couldn't we have dropped SG in beside Poulson and brought Pacheco in or summat?
[/quote]
Really don't know i Just get the team emailed maybe Roys just changed his mind
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