Tottenham vs Liverpool FC

Eire-Dearg

We're back in action at long last.

Glen Johnson's Premier League debut for us. The first game without Alonso. A lot to look out for, and a lot to expect from the likes of Torres and Gerrard.

Meanwhile for Tottenham, they've gained ex-Pool striker Peter Crouch, and a good defender in Seb Bassong. Will Robbie Keane start against his old club?

I predict a 0-2 scoreline, it'll be a tough game and Spurs will be difficult to break down - but can see the quality of Torres and Gerrard prevailing with a goal each.

Reina
Johnson Skrtel Carragher Insua
Alonso Lucas Mascherano
Kuyt Gerrard Benayoun
Torres

Take it away folks.

Headshot

Isnt stevie G a major doubt

OPENROAD

Have a feeling Spurs will win this 2-0

flyswatter

OPENROAD wrote: »

Have a feeling Spurs will win this 2-0

I hope your right!

Mikeyt086

Not predicting a score but i am looking forward to watching an exellent game of football.

Oh, and Robbie Keane to score

whatawaster

really can't wait for this game.
The only real selection question from a Liverpool point of view is Gerrard/Riera, depending on the former's fitness.
Benayoun, based on his end of season form, is our number one for the left side. He just can't be left out at the moment. If Gerrard's out Benny will go central with Riera coming in on the left.
The rest of the team picks itself

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Reina

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Johnson

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Carragher

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Skrtel

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Insua

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Mascherano---Lucas

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Kuyt

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Gerrard

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Benayoun---

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Torres

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That team should be good enough. 2-1 or 3-1 to Pool i think

Eire-Dearg

Headshot wrote: »

Isnt stevie G a major doubt

Hardly a major doubt - he should start. If he's anyway unfit he'll be taken off after dixty minutes.

Mikey23

Not as confident as I'd like to be for the opening match. Defoe looked sharp for England in midweek, we've the 2 ex-Pool boys to contend with, and it's away... Wouldn't be too disappointed with a decent performance and a score draw.

Stargate

Spurs , always a tricky game , hope we dont see Lucas in Midfield

Mr.Nice Guy

Liverpool will win it 2-1. Should be comfortable in the end for them.

CHD

I'm expecting a crakcer out of this for some reason. 3-3 imo.

corcaigh07

there will be goals anyway, liverpool slightly off the pace pre-season, head says it will be a score draw, at least 1-1. liverpool deserve some luck from last years match alright though.

Jesus Wept

Eire-Dearg wrote: »

Will Robbie Keane start against his old club?

Nah, we sent him back to them.

dfx-

Eire-Dearg wrote: »

Will Robbie Keane start against his old club?

That could be said about a few fixtures at this stage:pac:

I'm expecting a couple of home wins today after the away win party yesterday. 1-0 Tottingham.

8-10

It's possible Keano might be playing deeper this season. I'd expect him to start.

What a dodgy game to begin with, the only fixture this year that we lost last year! (Boro also beat us but they're no longer around)

I'd expect it to be tough, we haven't looked especially sharp in any pre-season game. I say we might sneak a 1-0.

NukaCola

Spurs are a decent team and have a good home record.
Still fancy Liverpool to win this by a goal.
I`ll go for 1-2.

NukaCola

Stargate wrote: »

Spurs , always a tricky game , hope we dont see Lucas in Midfield

Think he will defo start, who else can come in?

wcarey1975

Liverpool to win 2-1 or 3-2 with goals from Riera,Torres and Gerrard and for Spurs from Modric and Crouch

everdead.ie

There shouldn't be many goals in this game we're very good defensively at home especially when king plays. It will be intresting tho harry could sacrifice some of the protection given to the back 4 if he plays three up front.

mike65

I'll presume Gerrard fit enough to start.

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Riera
Johnson--Carra---Skrtel--Insua

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Masch

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Lucas
Kuyt

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Gerrard

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Riena

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Torres

Subs :GK-Kelly-Plessis-Spearing-Yossi-Babel-Voronin.

spockety

Stargate wrote: »

Spurs , always a tricky game , hope we dont see Lucas in Midfield

Jesus h. Get used to it. Lucas will be starting for the next month. Cheer him on, you might feel better being a bit positive.

mayordenis

Stargate wrote: »

Spurs , always a tricky game , hope we dont see Lucas in Midfield

my advise would be to get used to it, there will be alot of Lucas this season, and he shall be dynamite.

mayordenis

spockety wrote: »

Jesus h. Get used to it. Lucas will be starting for the next month. Cheer him on, you might feel better being a bit positive.

I was too hung over to read on - what he said.

NukaCola

So who will get the nod Riera or Benny or both? With Gerard a doubt Benny could slot in also...

killwill

I reckon Spurs will get an early goal but Liverpool to get the win in the end. 2-1 if not 3-1.

Malice

mike65 wrote:

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Riera
Johnson--Carra---Skrtel--Insua

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Masch

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Lucas
Kuyt

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Gerrard

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Riena

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Torres

Interesting tactical ploy. I don't think Redknapp will be ready for Pepe on the left of midfield .

I think 10 of the Liverpool team are nailed on starters. The only question being Benayoun, Babel or Riera on the left of midfield. Based on last season I'd start with Benayoun.

I'm going to go for a 0:1 win with Gerrard scoring. I hope the Liverpool players remember the way that they somehow contrived to lose the corresponding fixture last year and mark a bit tighter in the last 5 minutes this time. At least David Bentley won't be around .

Please Lucas, no silly tackles.

Kev_ps3

mayordenis wrote: »

my advise would be to get used to it, there will be alot of Lucas this season, and he shall be dynamite.

and pigs will fly:pac:

NoelJ

Anyone know anywhere in Zagreb to watch the match?

NukaCola

Kev_ps3 wrote: »

and pigs will fly:pac:

Give him a chance anyway, writing him off already??

BrookieD

should be an interesting game, Liverpool if they pick up on the open game play from last season should do well. Spurs at home will always be tough though.

1-2 LFC Win

rossie1977

BumbleBee123 wrote: »

Spurs are a decent team and have a good home record.

and beat liverpool twice at WHL last year too

Stargate

Anyone know for defo if stevies fit to play ? Or is it all fun and games?

leninbenjamin

I'll go for draw.

It'll be interesting game. Will Pool require much adjustment having lost the passing range of Alonso, or can Lucas finally live up to the hype he generated in his home country? And can Redknapp finally fix Spuds leaky defence this season?

~Rebel~

Based on his form for Spain, i hope Riera starts with Yossi given 30mins to impact for any of the 3 behind Torres (whoever is playing the worst, tiredest)

Stargate

just on SS , Crouchy high5 ing stevie Nice to see

Jesus Wept

Mr.Nice Guy wrote: »

Liverpool will win it 2-1. Should be comfortable in the end for them.

2-1 doesn't sound very comfortable.

Stargate

Whos the ref for today?

Jesus Wept

Referee: Phil Dowd

Stargate

The-Rigger wrote: »

Referee: Phil Dowd

Tnx Rigger , Dowd eh? dont know if thats a good or bad thing lol

Jesus Wept

Me either

Wonder will there be any decent streams for the game or will I have to get up off my arse, booo-urns.

mike65

Liverpool team in full: Reina, Johnson, Carragher, Skrtel, Insua, Kuyt, Mascherano, Lucas, Babel, Gerrard, Torres.

Subs:Cavalieri, Voronin, Benayoun, Spearing, Kelly, Dossena, Ayala.

whatawaster

Liverpool:

Reina

Johnson
Carragher
Skrtel
Insua

Mascherano
Lucas

Kuyt
Gerrard
Babel

Torres

Subs:

Cavalieri, Voronin, Benayoun, Spearing, Kelly, Dossena, Ayala.

mike65

and I got the subs

5starpool

Riera injured?

whatawaster

Riera must have a knock?
Great to see Kelly on the bench

Stargate

whatawaster wrote: »

Riera must have a knock?
Great to see Kelly on the bench

Dosent he play with the England U19 team ?

whatawaster

Stargate wrote: »

Dosent he play with the England U19 team ?

he was in the U-20 squad last week i think.

mike65

Gomes

Corluka
King
Bassong
Assou-Ekotto

Lennon
Palacios
Huddlestone
Modric

Keane
Defoe

Stargate

OT anyone find it weird watching Owen palying for utd ?

Come on the pool !!!!!!

Cant wait for
the game

monkey9

Stargate wrote: »

OT anyone find it weird watching Owen palying for utd ?

Come on the pool !!!!!!

Cant wait for
the game

Not only do i find it weird, i also find it disgusting!!! Delighted to see him miss a one on one!!!!!

I'm gonna go for a one all draw here today, but without tempting fate, by looking at the two teams i think Liverpool can sneak the three points!