Sunderland V Liverpool 15th September KO 5:30pm (ESPN)

Ardent

witnessrenegade wrote: »

Has Johnson forgot how to defend?

He never knew how to defend.

Paully D

This lad on Fox Sports (not Warren Barton, the other lad) isn't a fan of Liverpool by the sounds of his half-time analysis.

Will I Amnt

Turtyturd wrote: »

Ah the United fans are in.

Shocking isn't it.Almost unprecedented that rival fans would be in your match thread....

Jesus Wept

'Gerrard and Suarez on two Islands throwing coconuts at one another.'

Fox Sports analyst.

redzerdrog

The_Kew_Tour wrote: »

People need give Rodgers time. He has hell of mess to fix.

he has added to the mess and made it worse, last years performances were far better than the rubbish we produced this season

grohlisagod

One of the things I like about Shelvey is that he doesn't hide. He's always looking for the ball. Off the pace today though.

wonderfullife

Kess73 wrote: »

Sahin for Gerrard would be one change that might restore some balance. Let Sahin then play alongside Allen.

Would take Shelvey off and bring on Assaidi. Put Assaidi on the left and push Suarez into the centre behind Borini so that he plays in the Support striker/CAM slot and give him and Assaidi the freedom to switch roles as Assaidi can play left wing, right wing, support striker or as a CAM.

Might mean being closer to a 4-2-3-1 than a 4-3-3 but the formations are similar enough in terms of set up.

thing is, Gerrard won't be coming off. Like unless he gets picked off by a sniper in the stands he won't be whipped off and that has applied almost uniformly to Kenny, Roy and Rodgers. How can we see his anonymity so clearly yet they all think he's the old Gerrard? he's gone missing more often than not for quite some time.

LuckyLloyd

IRISHSPORTSGUY wrote: »

Where's LuckyLloyd? :pac:

Right here!

Kess73

Kess73 wrote: »

Sahin for Gerrard would be one change that might restore some balance. Let Sahin then play alongside Allen.

Would take Shelvey off and bring on Assaidi. Put Assaidi on the left and push Suarez into the centre behind Borini so that he plays in the Support striker/CAM slot and give him and Assaidi the freedom to switch roles as Assaidi can play left wing, right wing, support striker or as a CAM.

Might mean being closer to a 4-2-3-1 than a 4-3-3 but the formations are similar enough in terms of set up.

Yeah, both worth a try.

Not sure how match fit Sahin is though, but Gerrard has been quite poor.

Shelvey is good one week, terrible the next. Frustrating.

murpho999

I find the reactions here crazy.

As if a team never went behind before.

Losing 1-0 at half time due to one sloppy goal.

Thought LFC were the better team overall but not scoring.

onemorechance

Should have signed Owen.

The_Kew_Tour

cambo2008 wrote: »

Shocking isn't it.Almost unprecedented that rival fans would be in your match thread....

You never seem him WUM on United thread like;)

looder

Did Sahin play for Turkey during the week?

Surprising he's not starting today.

Jesus Liverpool look headless at times.

Utopia Parkway

Seems like O'Shea caught Suarez a bit after all. Granted he was looking for it but who doesn't when they feel contact in the penalty area these days.

redzerdrog

redzerdrog wrote: »

he has added to the mess and made it worse, last years performances were far better than the rubbish we produced this season

We've gone backwards if anything.

grohlisagod

murpho999 wrote: »

I find the reactions here crazy.

As if a team never went behind before.

Losing 1-0 at half time due to one sloppy goal.

Thought LFC were the better team overall but not scoring.

Problem is that's becoming an increasingly worrying trend.

Anyone

Joke of a yellow card, proved on the tv, O'Shea caught him, ref didnt see it and books Suarez

Fowler87

Ardent wrote: »

witnessrenegade wrote: »

Has Johnson forgot how to defend?

He never knew how to defend.

He's been one of Liverpool's better players IMO. Made poor mistake for goal but been alright...
Jonjo really needs to do hell of alot more with the positions he picked up

The_Kew_Tour

redzerdrog wrote: »

he has added to the mess and made it worse, last years performances were far better than the rubbish we produced this season

Take back for 2 forward imo. I really think he can do job on ye if give him time.

niallo27

Ah it wasn't a dive, well spotted by fish there, it could have been a pen.

Yakult

looder wrote: »

Did Sahin play for Turkey during the week?

Surprising he's not starting today.

Jesus Liverpool look headless at times.

No he didn't I believe.

Only tuned in and I see we are losing, how and why?

citytillidie

So even Craig Burley who has no love for Liverpool said it was a pen

Will I Amnt

Utopia Parkway wrote: »

Seems like O'Shea caught Suarez a bit after all. Granted he was looking for it but who deosn't when they feel contact in the penalty area these days.

Yep,no different from Welbeck earlier on.

DDC1990

BTW, that is a Penalty every day of the week.

John O'Shea, doesn't get the ball gets Suarez's leg, and he goes down with the contact.

They slowed it down on ESPN and you can clearly see the contact.

LuckyLloyd

The_Kew_Tour wrote: »

People need give Rodgers time. He has hell of mess to fix.

People need to stop blindly saying he needs time as if he is entitled to it no matter what the results. He needs to earn time, and that requires achieving some results sooner rather than later.

citytillidie

Yakult wrote: »

No he didn't I believe.

Only tuned in and I see we are losing, how and why?

Same as every game, have the ball can't score and concede an easy goal

niallo27

murpho999 wrote: »

I find the reactions here crazy.

As if a team never went behind before.

Losing 1-0 at half time due to one sloppy goal.

Thought LFC were the better team overall but not scoring.

You could probaly post the same post for most of the last 20 games, there is something wrong.

murpho999

LuckyLloyd wrote: »

People need to stop blindly saying he needs time as if he is entitled to it no matter what the results. He needs to earn time, and that requires achieving some results sooner rather than later.

So you think he should be sacked if he loses today?

Turtyturd

cambo2008 wrote: »

Shocking isn't it.Almost unprecedented that rival fans would be in your match thread....

Not shocking at all, just funny considering the reaction to Rarnes and another poster earlier in the United match thread....anyway haven't read the thread but I am sure you had good reason for mentioning Welbeck.:rolleyes:

Fuhrer

DDC1990 wrote: »

BTW, that is a Penalty every day of the week.

John O'Shea, doesn't get the ball gets Suarez's leg, and he goes down with the contact.

They slowed it down on ESPN and you can clearly see the contact.

CONTACT IS NOT A FOUL!

Anyone

Fuhrer wrote: »

CONTACT IS NOT A FOUL!

It wasnt a yellow and it wasnt a dive either.....**** wait, I didnt use capslock....

telekon

looder wrote: »

Did Sahin play for Turkey during the week?

Surprising he's not starting today.

Jesus Liverpool look headless at times.

Not that surprising, he was seriously off the pace against arsenal.

murpho999

niallo27 wrote: »

You could probaly post the same post for most of the last 20 games, there is something wrong.

There's a lot wrong.... players.....that's the problem.

This is not going to be fixed overnight.

The_Kew_Tour

LuckyLloyd wrote: »

People need to stop blindly saying he needs time as if he is entitled to it no matter what the results. He needs to earn time, and that requires achieving some results sooner rather than later.

In fairness you cant blame him for Reina howlers and Skrtel mistakes few weeks ago.

Players have let him down so far too.

MagicMarker

Jaysus, Bramble found the fridge!!

LuckyLloyd

wonderfullife wrote: »

Kess73 wrote: »

Sahin for Gerrard would be one change that might restore some balance. Let Sahin then play alongside Allen.

Would take Shelvey off and bring on Assaidi. Put Assaidi on the left and push Suarez into the centre behind Borini so that he plays in the Support striker/CAM slot and give him and Assaidi the freedom to switch roles as Assaidi can play left wing, right wing, support striker or as a CAM.

Might mean being closer to a 4-2-3-1 than a 4-3-3 but the formations are similar enough in terms of set up.

thing is, Gerrard won't be coming off. Like unless he gets picked off by a sniper in the stands he won't be whipped off and that has applied almost uniformly to Kenny, Roy and Rodgers. How can we see his anonymity so clearly yet they all think he's the old Gerrard? he's gone missing more often than not for quite some time.

At least Rafa played him in a way that made sense. Rodgers should know that him floating in front of the back four will not fit with what he wants to do and should insist that he plays higher up the pitch.

Paully D

Bramble on = oh fuck.

markie29

not a bad change there for liverpool ...bramble on for sunderland at half time :P

Will I Amnt

Turtyturd wrote: »

cambo2008 wrote: »

Shocking isn't it.Almost unprecedented that rival fans would be in your match thread....

Not shocking at all, just funny considering the reaction to Rarnes and another poster earlier in the United match thread....anyway haven't read the thread but I am sure you had good reason for mentioning Welbeck.:rolleyes:

Rarnes called Welbeck a cheat,just funny how the same situation came up in this match.
You posted in the thread did you not???
I'm sure you have some idea what was going on :rolleyes:

citytillidie

Paully D wrote: »

Bramble on = oh fuck.

Nah sure he has scored against Liverpool for Wigan

DDC1990

Fuhrer wrote: »

CONTACT IS NOT A FOUL!

Kicking a player on the leg is a foul.

Sorry, KICKING A PLAYER IS A FOUL! A FOUL IN THE BOX IS A PENALTY!!!!!!!111!11!

niallo27

cambo2008 wrote: »

Rarnes called Welbeck a cheat,just funny how the same situation came up in this match.
You posted in the thread did you not???
I'm sure you have some idea what was going on :rolleyes:

Suarez didn't dive though.

D'Agger

Surprised to see Shelvey still on the pitch - he's having a 'mare

Anyone

markie29 wrote: »

not a bad change there for liverpool ...bramble on for sunderland at half time :P

Best sub we could have had! Looks like he had a good summer anyway, no shortage of pies there!

Fuhrer

DDC1990 wrote: »

Kicking a player on the leg is a foul.

Sorry, KICKING A PLAYER IS A FOUL! A FOUL IN THE BOX IS A PENALTY!!!!!!!111!11!

So, he kicked him now did he?

The_Kew_Tour

The_Kew_Tour wrote: »

In fairness you cant blame him for Reina howlers and Skrtel mistakes few weeks ago.

Players have let him down so far too.

Why is he still picking them if they're making howlers then.

Skrtel at fault again today

Paully D

citytillidie wrote: »

Nah sure he has scored against Liverpool for Wigan

He's 5 stone overweight and has barely played in months.

Nuri Sahin

Great ball. No on there on the end of it as per usual.

mike65

Hello! Great cross and no one to say hello to the ball.

murpho999

Ah....ffs, great ball in and no one there! Frustrating.