Liverpool v Stoke - Wed, 2 February, 8pm kick off

super_furry

It's like 1997 all over. Three centre-backs and the return of the dreaded wing-backs.

Dublin_Gunner

Yakult wrote: »

Stoke are so deep, Soto is still in the box :pac:

He's been there since Wolves ffs.

Peyton Manning

Carew plays for Stoke now?

Jesus, you really can't even blink during January now.

Can't say it too loud in these parts but Gerrard is having a very good game so far

whatawaster

Aurelio, as he always is when played in cm, is anonymous

Yakult

rarnes1 wrote: »

Can't say it too loud in these parts but Gerrard is having a very good game so far

Sure he's well past it :rolleyes:

Dublin_Gunner

rarnes1 wrote: »

Can't say it too loud in these parts but Gerrard is having a very good game so far

Why not?

In fairness, Gerrard, Lucas and Kuyt playing very well.

Gerrard with a burst of old into the box. Encouraging.

**edit

When he says Stoke's 'keepers name, I keep thinking he's saying "Beg ya bitch"

Fowler87

Meireles is class

K-9

It's a bit hectic, but very attacking. Players popping up everywhere.

Still, easy to do that against Stoke.

super_furry

Agger looks such a better player when he's not being forced to play on his own six-yard box.

Dont be at yourself

This is like total football, in terms of movement if not in quality. Gerrard, Mereiles, Agger and Soto are popping up everywhere.

Raskolnikov

Torres would have been well suited to a game like this. Acres of space.

Yakult

Raskolnikov wrote: »

Torres would have been well suited to a game like this. Acres of space.

Carroll would do better imo. We just need a big target man in the box.

G'wan Walters :P

Zak Flaps

stoke have so many men behind the ball...
lucas doing pretty good...
need a goal to make stoke take more risks...

K-9

K-9 wrote: »

Encouraging start, Gerrard in particular.

Seems to be playing Gerrard and Meireiles as AM's with Lucas and Aurelio as cover for the back 3, makes sense against Stoke.

Yakult wrote: »

Nice pass Gerrard.

Well there is two posters who said it.

rarnes1 wrote:

Can't say it too loud in these parts but Gerrard is having a very good game so far

Maybe people are OTT when he's playing badly?

Yakult

Suarez warming up? lol


:O

WHAT A SAVE FROM BEGOVIC

Bloody hell.

citytillidie

Oh what a save

Dont be at yourself

Ohhhh close!

K-9

WOW, Kelly crossing for Johnson!

Suarez warming up getting great reception, not just from the fans!

D'Agger

K-9 wrote: »

Maybe people are OTT when he's playing badly?

He's set high standards for himself over the years sure

Dont be at yourself

Lovely crosses. If it was Carroll on the end of them...

Raskolnikov

Best half of football that Kuyt has played in years.

ShamoBuc

How did that not go in

Headshot

Man that was a bad miss by kuyt

K-9

Lads, I think we've just found some width for Carroll.

D'Agger

NekkidBibleMan wrote: »

If it was Carroll on the end of them...

He must be sickened in the stands, he'd have nailed 'em imo

Fowler87

Good move from that Johnson header, fantastic save

K-9

K-9 wrote: »

Maybe people are OTT when he's playing badly?

Exactly

Yakult

Unlucky kuyt

Edge of seat stuff there.

D'Agger

K-9 wrote: »

Lads, I think we've just found some width for Carroll.

And Suarez isn't even playing

Mister men

Jesus Stoke just won't wander past the half way line. Terrible side to watch.

Dublin_Gunner

K-9 wrote: »

Lads, I think we've just found some width for Carroll.

Kelly? Sure he gets forward every game and delivers quality ball.

Dont be at yourself

Great stuff by Gerrard, Mereiles and Kuyt in the box. Blood in the air now.

Yakult

Kuyt is playing very well today. Impressive.

D'Agger

Kuyt should've tried to take that on with his left ffs - you're not going to get enough space that close to goal to let it bounce twice

Dcully

Kuyt is a new man out there tonight, so much more at home up top.

Mister men

And they wonder why the refs get no respect. Different rules for different teams.

citytillidie

Should have been a Red card for that

super_furry

Huth should have walked there. Exact same challenge Gerrard made in the Cup against United.

D'Agger

citytillidie wrote: »

Should have been a Red card for that

My stream went down for it - I'm assuming he went in off his feet??

Raskolnikov

3-1-3-3 or whatever this system happens to be is working quite well, it has to be said.

Suarez needs to make an appearance here.

Yakult

Another great play from Liverpool, this formation is really working against Stoke.

D'Agger

citytillidie wrote: »

Should have been a Red card for that

My stream went down for it - I'm assuming he went in off his feet??

Great play there well done Lucas

citytillidie

PaulieC wrote: »

My stream went down for it - I'm assuming he went in off his feet??

Dived in two footed

Raskolnikov

3-1-3-3 or whatever this system happens to be is working quite well, it has to be said.

Suarez needs to make an appearance here.

colly10

PaulieC wrote: »

My stream went down for it - I'm assuming he went in off his feet??

In with both feet, square on, studs showing

Dublin_Gunner

Best footy I've seen us play in 2 years.

Kuyt is one of the most natural centre forwards you're likely to see. Has always done the business when up top for us.

Mr.Crinklewood

PaulieC wrote: »

My stream went down for it - I'm assuming he went in off his feet??

First foot got the ball, second foot followed through and got the player.

Yakult

Good first half, unlucky not to have scored. Great team effort all round.

Sickened Im going to miss the second half

super_furry

Referees can babble on about this 'respect' ****e but until their can make consistant and fair decisions then they'll always be open to criticism. Shocking decision to let Huth away with it there.