Liverpool FC Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 2014/15

T-K-O

Dirty Steve wrote: »

On todays form, Balotelli is most likely to give the ball away.
I thought Borini's running opened up space for others in attack, which is more than can be said for Mario.

Of course it does. What is the key ingredient we are missing. Especially before Sterling went up top????


MOVEMENT

Iused2likebusts

good 3 pts never an easy place to go.

Outstanding x 2

mosstin

Dirty Steve wrote: »

On todays form, Balotelli is most likely to give the ball away.
I thought Borini's running opened up space for others in attack, which is more than can be said for Mario (he actually has to do some running for there to be a comparison).

You have a stiffie for Borini don't you? He's way below the standard expected. As is Balotelli but everything Borini did today was to prove he ain't up to it.

atilladehun

I'd rather Borini's movement then Mario's lack of. Neither score but Borini helps the team to play and Mario doesn't.

Harry Palmr

Can, Markovic, Sakho, Lucas - its been a good day for wastes of money

MarkY91

i think its an utter disgrace that both sterling went on a little holiday to jamaica and that rodgers allowed it during the middle of the season. lost alot of respect for sterling today. on a beach with a pina colada while the team is playing for a vital 3 points..

Dirty Steve

mosstin wrote: »

You have a stiffie for Borini don't you? He's way below the standard expected. As is Balotelli but everything Borini did today was to prove he ain't up to it.

Jaysus no, I'd say he's average at best, but I think he fits into the team better than Balotelli or Lambert with what he offers.

I'd rather we bought a decent back up striker so that we weren't relying on any of those three.

rob316

Emre can looks a great buy. Only 20 and the composure he shows his wonderful. He's doing a job at the back but I would prefer him in midfield, his bursts forward remind of yaya toure.

ricero

MarkY91 wrote: »

i think its an utter disgrace that both sterling went on a little holiday to jamaica and that rodgers allowed it during the middle of the season. lost alot of respect for sterling today. on a beach with a pina colada while the team is playing for a vital 3 points..

must try harder 4 out of 10

niallo27

MarkY91 wrote: »

i think its an utter disgrace that both sterling went on a little holiday to jamaica and that rodgers allowed it during the middle of the season. lost alot of respect for sterling today. on a beach with a pina colada while the team is playing for a vital 3 points..

He was told to go. What you want him to do.

Raif Severance

mosstin wrote: »

You have a stiffie for Borini don't you? He's way below the standard expected. As is Balotelli but everything Borini did today was to prove he ain't up to it.

Borini helped with with Lazar's Goal. Setup 2 of Gerrard's Chances and almost Scored as well.

In that Sense, he has been better in the Side than Mario.

T-K-O

mosstin wrote: »

You have a stiffie for Borini don't you? He's way below the standard expected. As is Balotelli but everything Borini did today was to prove he ain't up to it.

and that may be true but everything Mario & Lambert has done to date proves the same.

So, for someone to say without question Mario over Borini or vice versa makes absolutely no sense what so ever

MarkY91

MarkY91 wrote: »

i think its an utter disgrace that both sterling went on a little holiday to jamaica and that rodgers allowed it during the middle of the season. lost alot of respect for sterling today. on a beach with a pina colada while the team is playing for a vital 3 points..

We picked up 3 points.

If we hadn't I'd probably be raging too.

Now he should be well rested

T-K-O

rob316 wrote: »

Emre can looks a great buy. Only 20 and the composure he shows his wonderful. He's doing a job at the back but I would prefer him in midfield, his bursts forward remind of yaya toure.

Defo wasn't a BR signing so... :pac::pac::pac::pac:

J/k. He is getting better with each game

SlickRic

Nice to win.

Should've been out of sight, then Lucas needed to be at his best on occasions to see us through against ten men.

I want to be really positive, but that 2nd half makes it tough!

Hollister11

If we beat Leicester we'd be 5th now.
Sigh

DaveSuarez

Our PL form with Lucas - WLWWWDDWWDW

Without - LWLDWDLLLL

Balotelli not putting in effort or running is one the biggest fallacies going. I was only talking to someone in the pub about it last night and he also was saying the same. Mario does far more running and puts in far more effort than people are willing to acknowledge. I'm convinced people are watching a different match at times.

SlickRic

Brendan has said again that January will be quiet.

Quiet as in a GK, defender, midfielder and at least one striker I hope.

SlickRic

SlickRic wrote: »

Brendan has said again that January will be quiet.

Quiet as in a GK, defender, midfielder and at least one striker I hope.

We wont be signing anyone unless we sell

MarkY91

niallo27 wrote: »

He was told to go. What you want him to do.

how was i supposed to know? ridiclous that he is over there regardless of whos decision it was.

T-K-O

Josephine Melodic Sleepwear wrote: »

Balotelli not putting in effort or running is one the biggest fallacies going. I was only talking to someone in the pub about it last night and he also was saying the same. Mario does far more running and puts in far more effort than people are willing to acknowledge. I'm convinced people are watching a different match at times.

another gem.

How many pints in were you and this football genius

Bowlardo

We won thats all that matters for the next couple of games.
Delighted for markovic with the goal.

MarkY91

is our last loss the united game? things are definetly improving.

T-K-O

I like Mario, but we tend to get over excited every time he makes a run, which by the way is not enough.

It has improved but he's still coming up short.

Augeo

Augeo wrote: »

That's the first win achieved.

18 from 27 since the 3 PL defeats in a row.

Furthermore; Can, Lallana, Moreno, Markovic & Sakho all impressing in the last 9 games.
Can & Markovic also showing versatility which is a valuable commodity.

mosstin

T-K-O wrote: »

and that may be true but everything Mario & Lambert has done to date proves the same.

So, for someone to say without question Mario over Borini or vice versa makes absolutely no sense what so ever

Just heard Rodgers say that he expects a 'quiet' transfer window. Which will probably leave us with what we have and that's depressing. Ultimately though we're debating which of our 3 non-scoring strikers should be selected. 3 points and a clean sheet though.

dfx-

T-K-O wrote: »

and that may be true but everything Mario & Lambert has done to date proves the same.

So, for someone to say without question Mario over Borini or vice versa makes absolutely no sense what so ever

The second half was clear as day. With a less mobile, willing striker, there was less movement, there was no creativity at all, bar a few wayward Coutinho shots. A few crosses in from Moreno.

First half Gerrard and Markovic and Henderson were breaking through and centre-halves were all over the place. It's clear as day the difference.

monkey9

rob316 wrote: »

Emre can looks a great buy. Only 20 and the composure he shows his wonderful. He's doing a job at the back but I would prefer him in midfield, his bursts forward remind of yaya toure.

Yeah I think Can could be a brilliant for us. Himself and Markovich look good from the summer signings along with Lallana.

Balotelli is just a write off. Lovern as well and that's a disappointment because I thought he was just what we needed.

dfx-

dfx- wrote: »

The second half was clear as day. With a less mobile, willing striker, there was less movement, there was no creativity at all, bar a few wayward Coutinho shots. A few crosses in from Moreno.

First half Gerrard and Markovic and Henderson were breaking through and centre-halves were all over the place. It's clear as day the difference.

Gerrard not playing made a huge difference.

Also Lazer switched wings

Hangballlouie

3 points on the board is all we can ask for. Today proved that Sturridge cannot come back quick enough, as he would've put a chance or two away the first half and the game would have then been out of sight.

A better team that Sunderland probably could've got something out of that game, as we allowed them back into the game at times in the second half and right up until the final whistle I was concerned Lovren/Mignolet et al would fcuk it up.

Can the ride showed that he has the qualities to boss this league and Sakho was our best defender again. Lucas broke up play very well and Markovic was excellent first half, until he was bizarrely moved from his position in the second half.

MarkY91

MarkY91 wrote: »

is our last loss the united game? things are definetly improving.

Yep, that's the only defeat in last 9 PL games.

mosstin

dfx- wrote: »

The second half was clear as day. With a less mobile, willing striker, there was less movement, there was no creativity at all, bar a few wayward Coutinho shots. A few crosses in from Moreno.

First half Gerrard and Markovic and Henderson were breaking through and centre-halves were all over the place. It's clear as day the difference.

Well you haven't mentioned the fact that we replaced Gerrard with Lovren. That made a difference.

fred funk }{

mosstin wrote: »

Just heard Rodgers say that he expects a 'quiet' transfer window. Which will probably leave us with what we have and that's depressing. Ultimately though we're debating which of our 3 non-scoring strikers should be selected. 3 points and a clean sheet though.

What's he supposed to say. "We're gonna sign three top class players". If he did say that and it turned out we didn't he would be lambasted.

Who actually takes what managers say as gospel anyway.

marklazarcovic

lazar is playing well within himself i think,not fully confident 100 % ..will come with more experience...exciting prospect,along with can

T-K-O

mosstin wrote: »

Just heard Rodgers say that he expects a 'quiet' transfer window. Which will probably leave us with what we have and that's depressing. Ultimately though we're debating which of our 3 non-scoring strikers should be selected. 3 points and a clean sheet though.

Let's hope he's telling fibs again because we can all agree on one thing, we need a striker.

dfx- wrote: »

The second half was clear as day. With a less mobile, willing striker, there was less movement, there was no creativity at all, bar a few wayward Coutinho shots. A few crosses in from Moreno.

First half Gerrard and Markovic and Henderson were breaking through and centre-halves were all over the place. It's clear as day the difference.

This is how I would see it.

Utopia Parkway

Only 1 defeat in our last 13 games in all comps now. Must admit it doesn't feel like that at times. Shows how poorly we started.

T-K-O

T-K-O wrote: »

Let's hope he's telling fibs again because we can all agree on one thing, we need a striker.

I'd say he's banking on a fit Sturridge and a rested Sterling tbh

Bandana boy

neither Mario or Boroni is the answer but I start Boroni a thousand time ahead of Mario.
He doesn't have the end product we need in a striker but neither does any other options we have in the club bar Sturridge.

I though his movement was good today and the team looks far more potent with him in it than Mario.

Gerard first half as AM was good again today ,and that's the only position we should use him for the rest of his time here.

Saw the Sunderland fans leaving in the 85th minute today ,how do you leave early only 1 goal down against our defence !!!

monkey9

Josephine Melodic Sleepwear wrote: »

Balotelli not putting in effort or running is one the biggest fallacies going. I was only talking to someone in the pub about it last night and he also was saying the same. Mario does far more running and puts in far more effort than people are willing to acknowledge. I'm convinced people are watching a different match at times.

I think when people refer to running and effort as a footballer, they mean in terms of the natural running and effort which is required when you are an athlete like, for example, a footballer

Balotelli running and making an effort to prove he runs and makes an effort doesn't exactly equate to goals and being good enough.

darced

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mosstin

fred funk }{ wrote: »

What's he supposed to say. "We're gonna sign three top class players". If he did say that and it turned out we didn't he would be lambasted.

Who actually takes what managers say as gospel anyway.

If this is the case why couldn't he say we're looking to sign players?

T-K-O

rarnes1 wrote: »

I'd say he's banking on a fit Sturridge and a rested Sterling tbh

You know what, I would be OK with a GK and a DM. Strikers of quality within our price range are few and far between.

T-K-O

T-K-O wrote: »

You know what, I would be OK with a GK and a DM. Strikers of quality within our price range are few and far between.

A keeper is a must.

Id say a striker is a must too but for me a keeper is nearly a bigger priority

monkey9

Don't be worrying about the transfer window this month lads. Plenty of money was spent in the summer and those players need time to develop. If you're moaning about the summer signings, it'd be very silly to be giving about about splashing millions in this window.

Unless there is someone of genuine class and a first teamer who you know for certain can be bought this month, keep the money for the summer.

T-K-O

rarnes1 wrote: »

A keeper is a must.

Id say a striker is a must too but for me a keeper is nearly a bigger priority

Chances are, we won't be getting both in Jan. I would have to agree, GK first please.

darced

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Agent Coulson

A keeper and a striker are needed.

Instead we will end up with another midfielder.

T-K-O

For fear of boring guys following the thread, I will not say another word on Mario / Fabio today.

*unless quoted