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Stevie: Aqua ready for derby
5th Feb 2010 - Latest News



Steven Gerrard believes Alberto Aquilani will have no problems in handling the derby-day atmosphere as he prepares for his first meeting with Everton at Anfield tomorrow.


The Italian international has started the last four home games for the Reds and is again in contention for a place in Rafael Benitez's midfield for the 213th Merseyside derby.

Despite a frustrating start to his Anfield career as he battled to overcome an ankle injury, Gerrard insists Aquilani is coming to terms with English football and will be helped tomorrow by his experience of derby clashes in Italy.

"Whether he starts or plays as a sub, Alberto knows what derbies are all about," said Gerrard. "I'm sure he will handle the occasion no problem.

"He will also get help from myself and Jamie (Carragher) to let him know what this game is about in the dressing room. Merseyside derbies are very quick and frantic in the first 15-20 minutes and the tempo and intensity is very high.

"It will be a great game for him to notch his first goal, too. He is improving the more he is playing and training.

"There were always going to be high expectations because of his big price tag. It takes time to get used to the speed and pace of the English game when you come from abroad, but he certainly has the talent."


http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/latest-news/stevie-aqua-ready-for-derby
 
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[quote author=gene hughes link=topic=38802.msg1049486#msg1049486 date=1265374647]
[quote author=Stu link=topic=38802.msg1049456#msg1049456 date=1265370925]
Ha ha ha, if you were serious I will not use the word again.
My missus hates all that shit. I can't say retard, mong, capper, **** etc around her.
This is quite a challenge when watch Liverpool this season.
[/quote]

Just wheel her out of the room, Stu.
[/quote]

hahahaha.
 
[quote author=livvy185 link=topic=38802.msg1049548#msg1049548 date=1265381335]
[quote author=Sunny link=topic=38802.msg1049546#msg1049546 date=1265381052]
sylvesterstalloneR_228x246.jpg

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Ha !
 
[quote author=Stu link=topic=38802.msg1049579#msg1049579 date=1265386710]
Ngog is, Degen isn't.

Carragher Greek Agger Insua
Maxi Lucas Mash Reira
Kuyt Ngog
[/quote]

No Stevie? 😱
 
[quote author=Stu link=topic=38802.msg1049579#msg1049579 date=1265386710]
Ngog is, Degen isn't.

Carragher Greek Agger Insua
Gerrard Lucas Mash Maxi
Kuyt Ngog
[/quote]
Thats a pothibility...
but is Agger fit?
 
Well if Skrtel ain't wearing a bib and Carra, Insua & Greek are it only leaves Agger but he isn't pictured. He was on the bench the last two games I think. I'd say he's fit.
 
There was never really a chance of Rafa picking Aquilani to start was there. If it wasn't for Sotiris I could have ignored the picture and say it was South Americans plus the English versus the Europeans. But no, even N'gog has a white vest on. We're gonna see the Gerrard and Kuyt front line with Riera and Maxi outwide.
 
[quote author=Assulin link=topic=38802.msg1049597#msg1049597 date=1265387516]
There was never really a chance of Rafa picking Aquilani to start was there. If it wasn't for Sotiris I could have ignored the picture and say it was South Americans plus the English versus the Europeans. But no, even N'gog has a white vest on. We're gonna see the Gerrard and Kuyt front line with Riera and Maxi outwide.
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If N'Gog has a white vest on, then that doesn't add up does it?? ???
 
If Everton could get this team out;

Howard

Neville Yobo Jagielka Baines

Arteta Cahill Fellaini Pienaar

Saha Yakubu

Subs Bilyaletdinov, Vaughn, Distin, Gosling, Osman, Rodwell , Anichebe

I reckon that's better than ours. How much did that cost?
 
[quote author=LarryHagman link=topic=38802.msg1049602#msg1049602 date=1265387683]

If Everton could get this team out;

Howard

Neville Yobo Jagielka Baines

Arteta Cahill Fellaini Pienaar

Saha Yakubu

Subs Bilyaletdinov, Vaughn, Distin, Gosling, Osman, Rodwell , Anichebe

I reckon that's better than ours. How much did that cost?


[/quote]

That's with everyone fit, which is a hardly a fair analysis:

------------Reina-----------
Johnson-Carra-Agger-Aurelio
-------Masher-Aquilani------
-Kuyt------Gerrard---Riera--
-----------Torres-----------

And that's without Yossi and Maxi. I know which one I'd take, but yeah, they've got a good side.
 
[quote author=mark1975 link=topic=38802.msg1049603#msg1049603 date=1265387845]
[quote author=LarryHagman link=topic=38802.msg1049602#msg1049602 date=1265387683]

If Everton could get this team out;

Howard

Neville Yobo Jagielka Baines

Arteta Cahill Fellaini Pienaar

Saha Yakubu

Subs Bilyaletdinov, Vaughn, Distin, Gosling, Osman, Rodwell , Anichebe

I reckon that's better than ours. How much did that cost?


[/quote]

That's with everyone fit, which is a hardly a fair analysis:

------------Reina-----------
Johnson-Carra-Agger-Aurelio
-------Masher-Aquilani------
-Kuyt------Gerrard---Riera--
-----------Torres-----------

And that's without Yossi and Maxi. I know which one I'd take, but yeah, they've got a good side.
[/quote]

There's not much in it. That midfield pisses on ours.
 
[quote author=LarryHagman link=topic=38802.msg1049605#msg1049605 date=1265388060]
[quote author=mark1975 link=topic=38802.msg1049603#msg1049603 date=1265387845]
[quote author=LarryHagman link=topic=38802.msg1049602#msg1049602 date=1265387683]

If Everton could get this team out;

Howard

Neville Yobo Jagielka Baines

Arteta Cahill Fellaini Pienaar

Saha Yakubu

Subs Bilyaletdinov, Vaughn, Distin, Gosling, Osman, Rodwell , Anichebe

I reckon that's better than ours. How much did that cost?


[/quote]

That's with everyone fit, which is a hardly a fair analysis:

------------Reina-----------
Johnson-Carra-Agger-Aurelio
-------Masher-Aquilani------
-Kuyt------Gerrard---Riera--
-----------Torres-----------

And that's without Yossi and Maxi. I know which one I'd take, but yeah, they've got a good side.
[/quote]

There's not much in it. That midfield pisses on ours.

[/quote]
Are you kidding me?
Based on current performance or on what each player is capable of?
They got a good midfield but some of our boys have played in the biggest games and been dominant.
Let's not get too mad on the old criticism.
 
[quote author=Stu link=topic=38802.msg1049585#msg1049585 date=1265386993]
What you talkin' bout Willis?
[/quote]

Ha! The sneaky edit.
I like your footwork Stu
 
[quote author=rubans link=topic=38802.msg1049607#msg1049607 date=1265388673]
[quote author=LarryHagman link=topic=38802.msg1049605#msg1049605 date=1265388060]
[quote author=mark1975 link=topic=38802.msg1049603#msg1049603 date=1265387845]
[quote author=LarryHagman link=topic=38802.msg1049602#msg1049602 date=1265387683]

If Everton could get this team out;

Howard

Neville Yobo Jagielka Baines

Arteta Cahill Fellaini Pienaar

Saha Yakubu

Subs Bilyaletdinov, Vaughn, Distin, Gosling, Osman, Rodwell , Anichebe

I reckon that's better than ours. How much did that cost?


[/quote]

That's with everyone fit, which is a hardly a fair analysis:

------------Reina-----------
Johnson-Carra-Agger-Aurelio
-------Masher-Aquilani------
-Kuyt------Gerrard---Riera--
-----------Torres-----------

And that's without Yossi and Maxi. I know which one I'd take, but yeah, they've got a good side.
[/quote]

There's not much in it. That midfield pisses on ours.

[/quote]
Are you kidding me?
Based on current performance or on what each player is capable of?
They got a good midfield but some of our boys have played in the biggest games and been dominant.
Let's not get too mad on the old criticism.
[/quote]

Based on being good.

The wings aren't debatable obviously, theirs are much better, and that mix in the middle is better than ours.

I think we're too used to playing on paper or 'capability'; unfortunatley, we rarely pull it off these days.
 
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