Liverpool FC Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours 15/16

pmy.murphy

x43r0 wrote: »

Jesus Christ

2nd Leg vs Utd coinciding with Paddy's Day

It's gonna be a long day :eek:

And the Cheltenham Festival. Its going to be pretty hectic

Alonso77

draws only been made and i've already been carded! :eek::D

monkey9

pmy.murphy wrote: »

And the Cheltenham Festival. Its going to be pretty hectic

I'd already taken the Friday off for the Gold Cup. Thank Christ.

kfallon

monkey9 wrote: »

I'd already taken the Friday off for the Gold Cup. Thank Christ.

Pfffffft amateur, you should be off all 4 days!

Bandana boy

Alonso77 wrote: »

draws only been made and i've already been carded! :eek::D

Goddamn it man
Letting the occasion get to you , rash needless challenge that always picks up a card , need calmer heads if we are to prevail.

Dub13

Our bus will be going to the Utd home game in the Europa, for more info see.

http://www.irishkop.com/forums/index.php?threads/united-at-home-funbus.26003/

rob316

I'm just so excited about the United game I cant even think of the League cup final Sunday. 20 years I have wanted us to meet in Europe, both teams are in a transitional period, it could go any way. This is a just a huge huge game.

ShamoBuc

Going to be on a plane to Orlando when the second leg is on, typical!!

murpho999

ShamoBuc wrote: »

Going to be on a plane to Orlando when the second leg is on, typical!!

Maybe you can get internet on the flight?

Knex*

ShamoBuc wrote: »

Going to be on a plane to Orlando when the second leg is on, typical!!

Typical me hole!

MD1990

ShamoBuc wrote: »

Going to be on a plane to Orlando when the second leg is on, typical!!

won't be too bad since the time should fly by.

ShamoBuc

murpho999 wrote: »

Maybe you can get internet on the flight?

As soon as I saw the draw/dates that was the first thing I checked, no joy, will have to wait till I land.
Hopefully we will be 4-0 up from Anfield
Great way to start our trip, or forgetting about footie for a few weeks.

Turtyturd

ShamoBuc wrote: »

As soon as I saw the draw/dates that was the first thing I checked, no joy, will have to wait till I land.
Hopefully we will be 4-0 up from Anfield
Great way to start our trip, or forgetting about footie for a few weeks.

Enjoy it man. One of my favourite places in the world.

cj maxx

I wasnt sure how i felt when i heard the draw , but excited now and planning where to watch the ot game on the 17th.
It will either be great craic/banter or an all out pub brawl )))

ShamoBuc

Turtyturd wrote: »

Enjoy it man. One of my favourite places in the world.

Cheers, was there about 13 years ago, the big kid in me can't wait.

Turtyturd

ShamoBuc wrote: »

Cheers, was there about 13 years ago, the big kid in me can't wait.

I brought my OH for the first time around then as well, we've been going back pretty much every year since. It doesn't seem as childish now with the kids. :pac:

Just make sure and try Frozen Butterbeer, you can thank me later.

ShamoBuc

Turtyturd wrote: »

I brought my OH for the first time around then as well, we've been going back pretty much every year since. It doesn't seem as childish now with the kids. :pac:

Just make sure and try Frozen Butterbeer, you can thank me later.

Mentioned it to my OH and she said it's already on the 'list' and then she asked didn't I read the 'list' properly ...lol


I think it's good we got them as it will help the team focus better. We were so far off the pace in the first leg against Augsburg and a bit sloppy in the final third last night.

There will certainly be an edge to the European atmosphere at Anfield. There really is nothing like it. I would love a 2-0 scoreline,1-0 would do too, not conceeding will be huge and give us a great advantage for the second leg. Cannot wait

All thoughts of Sunday are put on hold till tomorrow .

8-10

I can't call it but I'm excited about this EL tie. Normally hate United games but there's something about it being a knockout that I just can't shake thinking we'll up our game for this one.

Sturridge and Coutinho's fitness will be key.

TitianGerm

8-10 wrote: »

I can't call it but I'm excited about this EL tie. Normally hate United games but there's something about it being a knockout that I just can't shake thinking we'll up our game for this one.

Sturridge and Coutinho's fitness will be key.

We have a few back from injury and United may be missing arguably their best two players of the season so far in De Gea and Martial.

Should be a good game but the atmosphere will be top notch for both legs.

5starpool

emmetkenny wrote: »

We have a few back from injury and United may be missing arguably their best two players of the season so far in De Gea and Martial.

Should be a good game but the atmosphere will be top notch for both legs.

Unless they have a relapse in injury, de Gea and Martial should be fine for the games.

TitianGerm

5starpool wrote: »

Unless they have a relapse in injury, de Gea and Martial should be fine for the games.

Yea asked the lads over there.

Can't wait for it now. We should be a threat going forward now unlike the last two games against United with Sturridge, Cout and even Origi.

OwaynOTT

emmetkenny wrote: »

Yea asked the lads over there.

Can't wait for it now. We should be a threat going forward now unlike the last two games against United with Sturridge, Cout and even Origi.

You expect Sturrdige to play?

TitianGerm

OwaynOTT wrote: »

You expect Sturrdige to play?

There's a chance but I won't count on it unlike he walks into the field to kick off.

BorneTobyWilde

So will these Games against United be on Sunday at midday ! How I miss league games under the lights with 8.00 pm kickoffs against united.

5starpool

BorneTobyWilde wrote: »

So will these Games against United be on Sunday at midday ! How I miss league games under the lights with 8.00 pm kickoffs against united.

Are you serious? Why would Europa League games be on a Sunday at midday?

TitianGerm

5starpool wrote: »

Are you serious? Why would Europa League games be on a Sunday at midday?

I doubt he's serious.

Prob fell over and hit his head from laughing at cute panda's

5starpool

emmetkenny wrote: »

I doubt he's serious.

Prob fell over and hit his head from laughing at cute panda's

I never expect to know what is going through Toby's head. Always best to ask.

TitianGerm

5starpool wrote: »

I never expect to know what is going through Toby's head. Always best to ask.

He's an interesting character.

I enjoy his 'Poems by Owen' type rhymes

BorneTobyWilde

5starpool wrote: »

Are you serious? Why would Europa League games be on a Sunday at midday?

Nope not serious. Just being sarcastic . These games prove there is no reason to keep switching league games to 7am on a Sunday, more sarcasm.
If the fixture list threw up a game Liverpool V Man U Wednesday 8.05 kickoff its moved to suit tv or ''security'' and played on a Sunday or Saturday morning. I hate it.
Its one of the reasons I'm looking forward to these games.

Thanx 4 The Fish

The away leg is a 6pm ko, not ideal for away fans or even a large part of the united fanbase.

mikeym

If we dont beat Utd I give up.

Bloody Van Gaal has never lost to Liverpool.

ShamoBuc

mikeym wrote: »

If we dont beat Utd I give up.

Bloody Van Gaal has never lost to Liverpool.

Hopefully he will do it twice in 8 days.

mosstin

ShamoBuc wrote: »

Hopefully he will do it twice in 8 days.

He's set all kinds of records in his short spell there - this one shouldn't be beyond him.

suffering golfer

BorneTobyWilde wrote: »

Nope not serious. Just being sarcastic . These games prove there is no reason to keep switching league games to 7am on a Sunday, more sarcasm.
If the fixture list threw up a game Liverpool V Man U Wednesday 8.05 kickoff its moved to suit tv or ''security'' and played on a Sunday or Saturday morning. I hate it.
Its one of the reasons I'm looking forward to these games.

yet to be proven...

~Rebel~

Thanx 4 The Fish wrote: »

The away leg is a 6pm ko, not ideal for away fans or even a large part of the united fanbase.

I take it the home leg is 8pm then? Should make for a great atmosphere if it is! Just enough time to get a few swift pints in after work to loosen the vocal chords.

5starpool

~Rebel~ wrote: »

I take it the home leg is 8pm then? Should make for a great atmosphere if it is! Just enough time to get a few swift pints in after work to loosen the vocal chords.

You take it correctly. Well, 8.05pm to be precise.

Kerrigooney

Caballero has kept his place in goal for City according to The Guardian...suppose he'll pick tomorrow to have a good game.

8-10

Kerrigooney wrote: »

Caballero has kept his place in goal for City according to The Guardian...suppose he'll pick tomorrow to have a good game.

Can't be disappointed with that

Umaro

Very surprised by that. Doesn't really matter that much though, as backup goalkeepers usually play the game of their life against us.

Knex*

Kerrigooney wrote: »

Caballero has kept his place in goal for City according to The Guardian...suppose he'll pick tomorrow to have a good game.

OwaynOTT

Umaro wrote: »

Very surprised by that. Doesn't really matter that much though, as backup goalkeepers usually play the game of their life against us.

Hopefully its a corrupted back-up or they have forgotten their passcode and can't remember their recovery email account.

Buford T. Justice XIX

An interesting article describing Liverpools problems and how it may have turned the corner.

Since Klopp took over, it has attempted the most shots in the Premier League (305) and conceded the second-fewest (164). Despite this, the Reds have been outscored 10-8 and created only a few more good chances than their opponents

The problem for Liverpool seems to be that while the club has grown highly effective at winning possession and pushing forward, no one can make the key last pass or run to break down the defense.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/fancy-stats/wp/2016/02/26/manchester-city-and-liverpool-have-much-to-prove-in-league-cup-final/

Buford T. Justice V

Buford T. Justice V wrote: »

.... no one can make the key last pass or run to break down the defense.......

Long story short, No Sturridge or one of his ilk for the most part. As per under Rodgers earlier in season.

5starpool

Everton just sold 49.9% of the shares for new investment. That probably bad news for us as well with new investment coming their way.

Harry Palmr

Hardly - they are in a ramshakle stadium, any improvement in their fortunes will need to be invested in a new home. Anyway they have several players they can sell for huge profit on their books if they so choose.

DaveSuarez

Harry Palmr wrote: »

Hardly - they are in a ramshakle stadium, any improvement in their fortunes will need to be invested in a new home. Anyway they have several players they can sell for huge profit on their books if they so choose.

They guys a billionaire. If they drop a couple hundred million on players to go along with the likes of Stones, Coleman, Barkley and Lukaku then they'll have a really, really good side.

mosstin

DaveSuarez wrote: »

They guys a billionaire. If they drop a couple hundred million on players to go along with the likes of Stones, Coleman, Barkley and Lukaku then they'll have a really, really good side.

I hope Martinez gets to spend it, though I suspect he won't.

Damien360

DaveSuarez wrote: »

They guys a billionaire. If they drop a couple hundred million on players to go along with the likes of Stones, Coleman, Barkley and Lukaku then they'll have a really, really good side.

Does he actually have money or is he leveraging?

Anyone remember Hicks and his billions ?

The stadium needs an overhaul.

I can see Stones and Barkley leaving in the summer. Pretty sure Coleman signed a new contract recently but I suppose that doesn't matter anymore.

Agent Coulson

Sturridge to score a winning hat-trick then fall down the Wembley steps while collecting his medal which put's him out of action till 2017.

Agent Coulson

The tax man is after Alonso.