Liverpool Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 2014 - Mod Note in OP 28/8

NyOmnishambles

Soft Falling Rain wrote: »

I always defended Balotelli until one game where he was just an absolute disgrace. I think it was actually against Man Utd, where Mancini took a punt by starting him when at a time he was under immense pressure.

Ended up being subbed at HT or just after it in a game he was lucky not to have been sent off in. He's not worth a punt at any cost.

That sounds very much like how he played in one of the games against us as well

I have a fondness for Balotelli for many reasons but I just don't think he is the player we need right now and i also don't think there is any genuine interest there either

Just newspapers needing something to print, they are also saying Lavezzi wants to go to Juventus which disappoints me but shouldn't be a huge surprise as he has already played over there

ush

Balotelli at LFC? Christ. We don't need the drama or distraction. Serious professionals only, please.

irishfeen

United fan here lads and ladies - don't worry I come in peace Here's you lots announced TV games until the end of November -this might help for anyone planning on getting any subscriptions.

martyos121

Well he can't be worse than Voronin anyways. Or Aspas. Or N'Gog. Or Diouf.

Jesus, we've had a lot of bad strikers...

simongurnick

If you believe the reports, then this sports psychologist Dr Peters helped Sturridge and Suarez big time...maybe the same for Balotelli. The lads is still only 24, I was an absolute clown at that age too!

Kess73

taidghbaby wrote: »

So....just a normal night out in Liverpool?

The city is already on tenderhooks waiting for the first meeting between Purple Aki and either Sakho or Lukaku. Some Mario madness mixed on top of that in would be more than the city could survive

Cjs21

Kess73 wrote: »

The city is already on tenderhooks waiting for the first meeting between Purple Aki and either Sakho or Lukaku. Some Mario madness mixed on top of that in would be more than the city could survive

I thought I'd never see his name again, nightmare.

Osmosis Jones

Benfica losing 5-0 to Arsenal, you can really see the questionably-haired Serbian shaped hole in the team.

Vicxas

Osmosis Jones wrote: »

Benfica losing 5-0 to Arsenal, you can really see the questionably-haired Serbian shaped hole in the team.

Think we're quite lucky

Kess73

Cjs21 wrote: »

I thought I'd never see his name again, nightmare.

And the big man is out and about again. Although I hear that he spends more time in the Bolton neck of the woods nowadays than around Liverpool.

But once seen or met, he is hard to forget.

Hangballlouie

Kess73 wrote: »

And the big man is out and about again. Although I hear that he spends more time in the Bolton neck of the woods nowadays than around Liverpool.

But once seen or met, he is hard to forget.

I'd say he has had one or two squeezes on your arms Kess

brevity

Kess73 wrote: »

And the big man is out and about again. Although I hear that he spends more time in the Bolton neck of the woods nowadays than around Liverpool.

But once seen or met, he is hard to forget.

Much like these guys then...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUzlmWWdjEQ

Boom_Bap

It's a bit mad that a reporter asked Rodgers a question about an opposition player tonight which has brought us to how our sports psychologist can help him when he signs to get the best out of him.

Reporter 1 v Rest of the World 0

I'd still like to see him with us, very frustrating player for the opposition if he is playing....and just for the reaction to that first awkward hand on the shoulder, gentle hug or the 2 handed head embrace that Rodgers likes to do.

Kess73

hangballlouie wrote: »

I'd say he has had one or two squeezes on your arms Kess

Have actually had a run in with the man as he used to try and hang around one of the clubs I used to box in. One thing I will say about Aki is you cannot fail to notice the guy. He is about 6'5 or 6'6 and would have been a fairly solid 19 or 20 stone when he was a bodybuilder and doorman years ago.

rob316

Dr Peters magical powers know no bounds, balotelli would be a fine challenge for him.

Hangballlouie

Kess73 wrote: »

Have actually had a run in with the man as he used to try and hang around one of the clubs I used to box in. One thing I will say about Aki is you cannot fail to notice the guy. He is about 6'5 or 6'6 and would have been a fairly solid 19 or 20 stone when he was a bodybuilder and doorman years ago.

His legend is known worldwide at this stage. My mate from Dublin now lives in Wigan and says he always sees him around the town and a few times in the trafford centre. thank god my mate is only 5.7 and 150 pounds as Aki leaves him well alone. A big fella like you would be right up his street

tok9

I would just like to see Balotelli back in the premier league tbh.

Speak Now

tok9 wrote: »

I would just like to see Balotelli back in the premier league tbh.

Seeing him once a season at Anfield would suit me fine tbh.

klose

Pre season slayer iago aspas off the mark for sevilla today, moreno started.

Harry Palmr

Do the results from the makey-uppey tournament tonight matter for Liverpools result later?

Princess Consuela Bananahammock

Harry Palmr wrote: »

Do the results from the makey-uppey tournament tonight matter for Liverpools result later?

We beat Milan, we're in. If City don't win, we're in as long as we survie the 90 minutes.

Vinz Mesrine

So City drew meaning we're in the final right?

livinginkorea

Vinz Mesrine wrote: »

So City drew meaning we're in the final right?

The final of what??? I haven't been following this 'tournament.'

Pilsbury Doughboy

Dunno if we want a piece of Utd in the final, they are playing their best football in years against Madrid, I'd fear a humping and a half, what with the Van Gaal effect and all, they have top 4 wrapped up next season and probably the league. Well that's the vibe in the match thread!

Pilsbury Doughboy

Vinz Mesrine wrote: »

So City drew meaning we're in the final right?

No, if they lose the shoot out we are in. If they win it we need a draw against Milan.

OwaynOTT

No match thread?

Harry Palmr

City are out with a defeat

Agent Coulson

We're in the final without even playing

jenno86

Looks like we are in the final. Wouldn't of minded not being in it.

Zico

jenno86 wrote: »

Looks like we are in the final. Wouldn't of minded not being in it.

Who are you playing?

mooseknunkle

Zico wrote: »

Who are you playing?

The winner of the man united vs real madrid game

Harry Palmr

mooseknunkle wrote: »

The winner of the man united vs real madrid game

Utd are already in the final aren't they?

As the result tonight doesn't matter Rodgers better play the kids!

daRobot

What time is the AC game on at?

michael999999

daRobot wrote: »

What time is the AC game on at?

11.30

redzerdrog

Harry Palmr wrote: »

Utd are already in the final aren't they?

As the result tonight doesn't matter Rodgers better play the kids!

Am pretty sure the results of the other game have absolutely no bearing on the team picked for tonights pre season game as the objectives remain the same

billy2012

klose

Fairly meh team, dunno why suso/peterson etc..are not getting games

Harry Palmr

Harry Palmr wrote: »

Utd are already in the final aren't they?

As the result tonight doesn't matter Rodgers better play the kids!

redzerdrog wrote: »

Am pretty sure the results of the other game have absolutely no bearing on the team picked for tonights pre season game as the objectives remain the same

Mignolet, Kelly, Toure, Coates, Robinson, Lucas, Henderson, Allen, Lambert, Ibe, Sterling

That's a pretty young team! Sterling and Ibe together again!

redzerdrog

Harry Palmr wrote: »

Mignolet, Kelly, Toure, Coates, Robinson, Lucas, Henderson, Allen, Lambert, Ibe, Sterling

That's a pretty young team! Sterling and Ibe together again!

yeh id say that team was just picked after the city games penos were finished and nothing go to do with the players in question pre season schedual

Agent Coulson

The back 4 and Lucas in the shop window.

Zico

mooseknunkle wrote: »

The winner of the man united vs real madrid game

Apparently the biggest teams in the world play off to entertain City or Liverpool.

Somebody is paying big money for this, me thinks.

Vinz Mesrine

klose wrote: »

Fairly meh team, dunno why suso/peterson etc..are not getting games

Suso i agree with, Peterson won't be playing for the first team this season so his fitness isn't as important as someone like Ibe.

Morzadec

Apparently Manquillo is agreed and he's having a medical on Monday.

Let's hope he's as good as many seen to rate him.

Vinz Mesrine

Morzadec wrote: »

Apparently Manquillo is agreed and he's having a medical on Monday.

Let's hope he's as good as many seen to rate him.

Let's hope he doesn't need 9 of them like Origi.

MarkY91

i really hope lambert scores tonight. hes gaining too many haters here already..

ricero

Whos captain ?

ssshhh123

ricero wrote: »

Whos captain ?

Toure

joe123

Markovich not even in the squad again, hope the injury isnt serious.

Lack of a back up striker showing without Sturridge. Would be good for lamberts confidence to get a goal tonight.

Suso not getting any gametime so far either.

Boom_Bap

There's something wrong on this page:
http://www.jdsports.ie/men/mens-clothing/football-shirt/cft:liverpool/

Anyone know which shops do custom name and numbers printed on the jersey?

Iused2likebusts

joe123 wrote: »

Markovich not even in the squad again, hope the injury isnt serious.

Lack of a back up striker showing without Sturridge. Would be good for lamberts confidence to get a goal tonight.

Suso not getting any gametime so far either.

is sturridge injured?