Apparently, they've run out of M's in their club shop. Seriously. Quite handy, as Di aria just about sums up their performance tonight so far. After one of their fans was loving "seeing Scousers cry" last night, I'm quietly enjoying their plight tonight - some supporters don't help themselves.
I avoided looking at any other threads last night, I might just visit them now to see who should be eating humble pie.:D
Was just thinking about our start to the season and to put things into perspective, comparing like-for-like games with last season we're 3pts ahead already having beaten Southampton at home. City away and Chelsea away are the 2 games we're most likely to lose this season. The next game will give a real indication of how our season might turn out. I'm expecting Mario to score and get a yellow at least.
So, tomorrow is the draw for the CL, we are in Pot 3, which means we are going to face a top team, so who do you fancy?
The favourite has to be Barca by a country mile, that team coming to a CL night at Anfield would be a world stopper! The extra extra bonus would be having Luis playing at Anfield again.
Borussia Dortmund with their amazing fanbase would be excellent too.
Easiest options may be AS Roma or Anderlecht, but to be honest, nothing will be easy, but it sure as hell will be fun!
Before I get told off for picking some tough teams - if we want to win we're going to have to beat them.
I've got zero expectation of us winning so I'd rather we have the best to play against. Barca would be my first choice followed by Munich then Real. Perfect group for me would be Barca, PSG & Roma. All hard games but no long distances to travel.
I've got zero expectation of us winning so I'd rather we have the best to play against. Barca would be my first choice followed by Munich then Real. Perfect group for me would be Barca, PSG & Roma. All hard games but no long distances to travel.
Would love to see Barca also. If we can get out of our group no matter who is in it, that would be absolutely brilliant.
I said it at the beginning of the summer when we qualified and I'll repeat it: there will be a few clubs in pots 1 and 2 desperate to avoid Liverpool.
That aside, I'd like to make it through to the knockout stages and have the big games later in the season. So for me a good draw with winnable games would be something like:
Porto or Benfica
Schalke or Basel
Monaco or Maribor
I would like to avoid Real Madrid, Roma and the travels east to Russia or Ukraine.
Having a "group of death" might actually be ideal since we're not going to win it this season. It'll give our players and manager valuable experience that can be used next season provided we get back into the Champions League.
Nice to see the pictures of Mario and Kolo having a laugh in training. Lallana didn't look too impressed, mind...
Looking at the possible CL draws, I'd like a group along the lines of:
Real Madrid
Juventus
Liverpool
Anderlecht
Not sure how you guys feel about possibly dropping into the Europa League but I think with the winners now getting a CL place it's not too daunting a prospect should it happen. I think we'd have every chance of finishing 2nd in a group like that anyway. Heck, why not 1st? I just think it'd be great to play against the biggest clubs from Spain and Italy in our first season back. I also have fond memories of games against them under Rafa!
Of course, I wouldn't complain if we ended up with something like:
Benfica
Olympiacos/Schalke/Leverkusen
Liverpool
Maribor
Hi sorry not been around, preparing to start a new course and I caught bug....
Anyways about the previous game. Disappointed we lost but from what I hear the players did try and they were just more clinical. Maybe Sturridge needed more service - didn't see the game just guessing as I didn't hear many balls teaching him???? Sad about some of injuries and perhaps a few of the commentators will get off the clubs back now with regards of the number of players bought, with cup games and champions league we needed them. Pleased to see Allen playing well, last season we were raving about Henderson it will be great if Allen improves as well. Looking good for the future. Still need to see more of Can, perhaps he won't shine this season as he is very young. Would like us to buy another experienced holding midfield, Gerrard is ageing and Lucas is not the player he was due to injuries, someone to help the defence/disrupt play when it's needed. But still very happy with everything.
Nice to see the pictures of Mario and Kolo having a laugh in training. Lallana didn't look too impressed, mind...
Looking at the possible CL draws, I'd like a group along the lines of:
Real Madrid
Juventus
Liverpool
Anderlecht
Not sure how you guys feel about possibly dropping into the Europa League but I think with the winners now getting a CL place it's not too daunting a prospect should it happen. I think we'd have every chance of finishing 2nd in a group like that anyway. Heck, why not 1st? I just think it'd be great to play against the biggest clubs from Spain and Italy in our first season back. I also have fond memories of games against them under Rafa!
Of course, I wouldn't complain if we ended up with something like:
Benfica
Olympiacos/Schalke/Leverkusen
Liverpool
Maribor
I would rather finish 4th than 3rd. EL mean Thursday/Sunday games and it would hurt our league form.
Bit of a shame it's not a loan. He's looked very promising recently. I hope there's a buy-back clause.
I was surprised too. He's been with us for a while and was developing well I thought.
Are people tip-toeing around Steven Gerrard's decreasing influence? I only mention it as it was against Spurs away last season that he missed out - and we barely missed him. I fear this could be his last season if we can't shape things better around him.
He's still a fantastic player but if we persist with a front three (of sorts) it puts a lot of pressure on him mopping up and dictating play. I also don't think he's mentally recovered from last season's events and looks subdued. A slightly bit further forward may help if Lovren starts to dominate that central defensive area.
I was surprised too. He's been with us for a while and was developing well I thought.
Are people tip-toeing around Steven Gerrard's decreasing influence? I only mention it as it was against Spurs away last season that he missed out - and we barely missed him. I fear this could be his last season if we can't shape things better around him.
He's still a fantastic player but if we persist with a front three (of sorts) it puts a lot of pressure on him mopping up and dictating play. I also don't think he's mentally recovered from last season's events and looks subdued. A slightly bit further forward may help if Lovren starts to dominate that central defensive area.
What do others think?
I also suprised by Petersons transfer but perfectly understand why he'd grab the chance for first team football at a decent side.
As for Gerrard, most of us understand that he is now mainly good for dead ball shooting and the odd nice floated pass cross field but is pretty suspect when put under pressure. Rodgers ideally will be willing to get Can into the side more and more as the season develops and hopefully makes a case to stay in the side. Someone like Fernando would have been excellent this summer.
Can only echo Mike's sentiments really. He's still a danger from free kicks and still has the ability to dictate the tempo of a game with his passing against lesser sides, but off the ball he can be somewhat of a liability due to his lack of defensive awareness.
I'd rather see him deployed higher up the pitch, perhaps at the tip of the diamond or behind the striker in a 4-2-3-1, even if it meant him not playing the full 90 minutes each week. I think he could still do serious damage as a number 10, especially if Rodgers told him not to worry so much about his defensive duties. It's never been tried though so I assume that's not an option.
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I avoided looking at any other threads last night, I might just visit them now to see who should be eating humble pie.:D
How did the young Delle Alli play? We're supposed to be very interested in him.
He was good - a star in the making.
Get him signed! Get the Norwegian wonder kid signed too!
They can concentrate on their relegation battle now.
Price just went up! and Utd may need him more
The favourite has to be Barca by a country mile, that team coming to a CL night at Anfield would be a world stopper! The extra extra bonus would be having Luis playing at Anfield again.
Borussia Dortmund with their amazing fanbase would be excellent too.
Easiest options may be AS Roma or Anderlecht, but to be honest, nothing will be easy, but it sure as hell will be fun!
Before I get told off for picking some tough teams - if we want to win we're going to have to beat them.
Would love to see Barca also. If we can get out of our group no matter who is in it, that would be absolutely brilliant.
That aside, I'd like to make it through to the knockout stages and have the big games later in the season. So for me a good draw with winnable games would be something like:
Porto or Benfica
Schalke or Basel
Monaco or Maribor
I would like to avoid Real Madrid, Roma and the travels east to Russia or Ukraine.
He really doesn't like them.
Who are the clubs desperate to avoid Liverpool?
Looking at the possible CL draws, I'd like a group along the lines of:
Real Madrid
Juventus
Liverpool
Anderlecht
Not sure how you guys feel about possibly dropping into the Europa League but I think with the winners now getting a CL place it's not too daunting a prospect should it happen. I think we'd have every chance of finishing 2nd in a group like that anyway. Heck, why not 1st?
Of course, I wouldn't complain if we ended up with something like:
Benfica
Olympiacos/Schalke/Leverkusen
Liverpool
Maribor
Norwich. Er, I'm sure they were always in United Champions League group. Along with Barnsley...
It's just my opinion, but I think Liverpool are the best team in pot 3 and therefore it's logical there will be teams happier to play someone else.
Anyways about the previous game. Disappointed we lost but from what I hear the players did try and they were just more clinical. Maybe Sturridge needed more service - didn't see the game just guessing as I didn't hear many balls teaching him???? Sad about some of injuries and perhaps a few of the commentators will get off the clubs back now with regards of the number of players bought, with cup games and champions league we needed them. Pleased to see Allen playing well, last season we were raving about Henderson it will be great if Allen improves as well. Looking good for the future. Still need to see more of Can, perhaps he won't shine this season as he is very young. Would like us to buy another experienced holding midfield, Gerrard is ageing and Lucas is not the player he was due to injuries, someone to help the defence/disrupt play when it's needed. But still very happy with everything.
http://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/latest-news/169671-peterson-completes-switch-to-utrecht
Bit of a shame it's not a loan. He's looked very promising recently. I hope there's a buy-back clause.
I would rather finish 4th than 3rd. EL mean Thursday/Sunday games and it would hurt our league form.
I was surprised too. He's been with us for a while and was developing well I thought.
Are people tip-toeing around Steven Gerrard's decreasing influence? I only mention it as it was against Spurs away last season that he missed out - and we barely missed him. I fear this could be his last season if we can't shape things better around him.
He's still a fantastic player but if we persist with a front three (of sorts) it puts a lot of pressure on him mopping up and dictating play. I also don't think he's mentally recovered from last season's events and looks subdued. A slightly bit further forward may help if Lovren starts to dominate that central defensive area.
What do others think?
No that's cool, I was just genuinely intrigued as to your thoughts behind it is all.
I also suprised by Petersons transfer but perfectly understand why he'd grab the chance for first team football at a decent side.
As for Gerrard, most of us understand that he is now mainly good for dead ball shooting and the odd nice floated pass cross field but is pretty suspect when put under pressure. Rodgers ideally will be willing to get Can into the side more and more as the season develops and hopefully makes a case to stay in the side. Someone like Fernando would have been excellent this summer.
I'd rather see him deployed higher up the pitch, perhaps at the tip of the diamond or behind the striker in a 4-2-3-1, even if it meant him not playing the full 90 minutes each week. I think he could still do serious damage as a number 10, especially if Rodgers told him not to worry so much about his defensive duties. It's never been tried though so I assume that's not an option.