Birmingham v Liverpool match thread - Mod Warning #432 & #446

Tusky

jesus_thats_gre wrote: »

I am really starting to dislike this forum..

haha - apologies, I hate simplistic arguments such as that myself, but I did back it up with a rationale above. I just really think Lucas needs to improve in front of goal. Its one of the reasons I think Masch and Lucas as a midfield combo dont work - 1 goal and 2 assist between them all season ? (1 of those was in Carling cup, 1 in Europa league...).

monkey9 wrote: »

I think Lucas is better at finding that little through ball to Torres or someone else bombing into the box than maybe Masch is. I think his passing is that bit more intricate.

As I said, he generally plays further forward than Masch. Its pretty rare the Lucas plays a lovely through ball for Torres anyway...its not something that happens every game...

Yakult

I have a feeling Liverpool will shine today, so 3-0 to pool.

mike65

I thought Babel would start being fresh, I'll assume he will get a run out later if needed (or indeed if not!)

Finical

mike65 wrote: »

I thought Babel would start being fresh, I'll assume he will get a run out later if needed (or indeed if not!)

Same here especially since he will miss midweek. Brum are relatively slow enough at the back aswell where his pace could punish them.

K-9

Well we got the attacking line out anyway, genuinely surprised Masch is out, but can't really argue with that team when we've been crying out for an attacking line out for months.

Thought we might sneak a 2-1 win, not so sure now. Good to see the Greek in.

bUILDERtHEbOB

WHY IS RONNIE WHELAN ON MY STREAM?

mike65

Cos he knew you'd be tuning in.

Jesus Wept

Rafa looks content, I think the Easter Bunny must have come to him.



What kind of easter egg do you think he favours?
I reckon he's a Yorkie man.

K-9

digme wrote: »

lol since when were the mighty Liverpool evenly matched with Birmingham.:D

The top 3 haven't won there is probably a reason why.

eZe^

flahavaj wrote: »

So simplistic.

There is far more to it than goals and assists.

To be fair, if your first choice CMF partnership is contributing directly to less than 5 goals then you have a problem. Regardless of how you look at it.

CR 7

eZe^ wrote: »

To be fair, if your first choice CMF partnership is contributing directly to less than 5 goals then you have a problem. Regardless of how you look at it.

The simplest answer is usually the best.

By the way, that sig probably won't last long, the way certain posters here are going.

opr

You would think they were on the training ground at the minute. Awful game so far no pace to it.

Opr

mike65

St Andrews is not the place for great or even good football, must be no joke stumping up for a seaons ticket to watch them.

Kess73

mike65 wrote: »

St Andrews is not the place for great or even good football, must be no joke stumping up for a seaons ticket to watch them.

Same could be said for Liverpool this year, I say with no little regret.

magma69

****e match. Birmingham are as negative and difficult to break down as expected. If it's 0-0 at half time, I think we will need to get on another striker and go for a 4-4-2 formation. The one striker system is only effective when you have quality attacking wingers.

flahavaj

eZe^ wrote: »

To be fair, if your first choice CMF partnership is contributing directly to less than 5 goals then you have a problem. Regardless of how you look at it.

I agree 100%.

But that wasn't the point.

flahavaj

The-Rigger wrote: »

Rafa looks content, I think the Easter Bunny must have come to him.



What kind of easter egg do you think he favours?
I reckon he's a Yorkie man.

Bit of a Flake I reckon myself. Crumbles at the first sign of pressure.:pac:

opr

It doesn't take a good pitch for players to show a bit of urgency. Why the hell is Gerrard sitting so deep ?

We look setup to soak up pressure and hit them on the break!

Opr

magma69

opr wrote: »

It doesn't take a good pitch for players to show a bit of urgency. Why the hell is Gerrard sitting so deep ?

Opr

Because that is his role today. Benny is playing attacking midfielder.

flahavaj

Rosco1982 wrote: »

There certainly is.

But Lucas isn't better than Mascherano defensively or offensively.

I'd disagree. If I had to choose between the two to play a more attacking role in midfield I'd pick Lucas. I think he has the ability, he just doesn't get the chance to show it in the role he usually plays for Liverpool.(Mind you neither does the Mascher really, but I'd still say lucas has that bit more about him offensively).

ilovelamp2000

Maxi hit the crossbar.

The only thing of note to happen thus far in the game.

argosy2006

any good stream

digme

flahavaj wrote: »

Bit of a Flake I reckon myself. Crumbles at the first sign of pressure.:pac:

lol

digme

argosy2006 wrote: »

any good stream

sopcast Channel - 81774

noodler

It has got to get a bit better than this.

Been relatively solid but we need to find a way to break people down away from home.

Also, I wish people would stop panicing and giving Torres hospital passes.

ilovelamp2000

****e first half.

monkey9

If Maxi's effort had gone in instead of hitting the crossbar, then it would have a lovely goal. A good move starting with Reina finding Kuyt with a brilliant throw. His distribution is just superb.

A poor half in general, Nothing much happening really. Liverpool look comfortable, but aren't really doing much in the way of creating chances!!

flahavaj

Calm down lads.

Ye will win.

SlickRic

our tactic, especially away from home, is lump it to him and hope for the best.

not surprising me in the slightest.

magma69

I think we should get N'Gog in instead of Kuyt and go to a 4-4-2. Torres needs some help up there. We are doing very little down the wings. Birmingham are there for the taking. They are far too negative.

ilovelamp2000

flahavaj wrote: »

Calm down lads.

Ye will win.

Do you know how may times we've beaten Birmingham under Rafa ?

It's all depressingly familiar today.

Gerrard - uninterested
Torres - petulant
Kuyt - like mad womans piss
Yossi - muck
Lucas - anonymous until he gives away stupid free kicks.

SlickRic

we just need some sort of cohesive attacking structure.

pass the ball, keep patient, make runs in to space.

y'know...the simple things.

mike65

He's back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ilovelamp2000

Thank you Stevie.

noodler

Thats a bit more like it Stevie, fine strike!

0-1

flahavaj

Rosco1982 wrote: »

Do you know how may times we've beaten Birmingham under Rafa ?

It's all depressingly familiar today.

Gerrard - uninterested
Torres - petulant
Kuyt - like mad womans piss
Yossi - muck
Lucas - anonymous until he gives away stupid free kicks.

Stats like previous results against a particular team mean little to me tbh.

Torres will save the day. EDIT: Or yer man Gerrard whatev.

"Mad woman's piss," meanwhile is quote of the day.:pac:

citytillidie

Gerrrarrddddddddddddd

K-9

F*cking hell Stevie G, good of you to show up! :eek:

applehunter

Notice that Keith Fahey has taken on the set piece duties in the absence of Larsson.

ilovelamp2000

Great assist by Johnson ....

SlickRic

thanks Stevie.

i've missed you.

please stay.

Rockee

YES!!!!! Get in Stevie

Handsome Bob

Keep it up Stevie please.

Podge2k7

Get in!

K-9

I heart the Greek lad.

K-9

flahavaj wrote: »

Stats like previous results against a particular team mean little to me tbh.

Torres will save the day. EDIT: Or yer man Gerrard whatev.

"Mad woman's piss," meanwhile is quote of the day.:pac:

Good Edit or it could be post of the day.

noodler

Great start to the 2nd half.

mike65

:eek: :rolleyes: etc

fred funk }{

What was the goal like lads.?
Fck they just scored

noodler

noodler wrote: »

Great start to the 2nd half.

I meant to say so far.

Balls.

For fcuk sake.