Liverpool FC Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours 2018 (MOD NOTE: POST #2805)

yourdeadwright · 05-04-2018 3:54pm

5starpool wrote: »

yourdeadwright wrote: »

Look like we will be down to the bare bones for the second leg,
Gutted for Mo if he misses it, I really think without him City can press us and not really worry about us on the break he is so so important, Will we finally pay for not replacing Cou in January ?
we will have literally no options of the bench, and even worse if Can doesn't make it .,
Away leg is looking like,
Trent, VVD Lovren Moerno

Milner Can ( if fit ) Wni
Ox BOBBY Mane

Did I miss something about Robertson being injured?

No idea why I put in Moreno

monkey9 · 05-04-2018 3:55pm

GBX wrote: »

https://twitter.com/Jay8Spearing/status/981810626359111680

Now there’s a pointer.

x43r0 · 05-04-2018 3:59pm

Wardling wrote: »

With the Spanish teams I really feel that over two legs they would be difficult but a one off game we could do it. Smash them with some gegenpressing madness to take a lead by 2 or 3 and sit back and watch lovdijk mop up their attacks.

Wonder if that'll catch on

monkey9 · 05-04-2018 4:09pm

citytillidie wrote: »

Well to be fair they should have had a pen, but then the pens given against and ones denied to Liverpool this season it was about time Liverpool got a bit of luck in those calls

Yeah but Karius would have saved the penalty anyway.

TitianGerm · 05-04-2018 4:13pm

Wardling wrote: »

Not to get too cocky after the first leg but if im hand picking a semi final I would prefer Bayern.

Let the Spanish team kick lumps out of each other and if klopp can navigate us through a Bayern semi I would prefer the Spanish teams in a one off winner takes all game.

I'd fancy Liverpool's coaches to be more up to date with Munich's playing style and have some good friends still in Germany with some insight on how to approach it. Over two legs it seems to me to be the most favourable draw.

With the Spanish teams I really feel that over two legs they would be difficult but a one off game we could do it. Smash them with some gegenpressing madness to take a lead by 2 or 3 and sit back and watch lovdijk mop up their attacks.

Oh and Karius winning the golden glove..imagine the melt down if that happens!!

First thing first though and let's bang 2 in in the etihad and see the fans stream out before half time.

Did you steal LovDijk from Reddit? I saw it posted over there as VirJan LovDijk :pac:

murpho999 · 05-04-2018 4:35pm

Knex. wrote: »

I think we should start a 'Thoughts and Prayers' thread for the Man City bus, which will allow us all to pay our respects accordingly.

Impossible to enjoy the victory knowing that a bus has been rendered completely useless due to the glass door being almost, but not quite, smashed in.

The bus was last seen driving away from Anfield in the direction of Manchester, where it is believed to have gone offroad to find a quiet place to pass from this cruel world.

Paul Allen has begun an expedition to find this brave vessel, after his recent success in finding WWII Aircraft Carrier, The USS Lexington. I wish him well.

As I assume that all here are completely unable to enjoy the souless victory of last night, considering the four reprehenisble projectiles that were launched at aforementioned bus, I ask now that we all hold keyboards in an act of solidarity and compassion, and partake in a minute of posting silence.

In fairness, this was not really a nothing incident and it is embarrassing for the club.

Was clearly a very small minority of idiots that did it but no team should be treated like that arriving at the ground and it does bring embarrassment to the club , unwanted media focus and most likely a reprimand from UEFA.

I don't believe it had any impact on last night's game or result but it should not happen and we would not like it if had happened to the Liverpool bus at an away match.

theoneeyedman · 05-04-2018 4:38pm

citytillidie wrote: »

Well to be fair they should have had a pen,

When was that???

citytillidie · 05-04-2018 4:42pm

theoneeyedman wrote: »

When was that???

2nd half Robinson on Sterling

Wardling · 05-04-2018 4:46pm

TitianGerm wrote: »

Did you steal LovDijk from Reddit? I saw it posted over there as VirJan LovDijk :pac:

Yep...was still in my head as i typed out the reply earlier so left it in, best thing I've seen all day.

Closely followed by Stevie g's reaction to ox's goal.

Only thing that'll top it is an update on salah getting a clean bill of health from his scan.

x43r0 · 05-04-2018 4:46pm

Bobby killing it with the no-look celebration last night

theoneeyedman · 05-04-2018 4:48pm

citytillidie wrote: »

2nd half Robinson on Sterling

No date Boll1x to that!

Only saw it live, but this is Europe, not the EPL where penalties are handed out like snuff at a wake.

IMHO, Sterling chopped the ball back with a view to drawing the foul. Works in England with the likes of Mike Dean and Bobby Madley, but referees like last night generally allow for tackles and contests for the ball.

DrumSteve · 05-04-2018 5:02pm

Looks like i'll be in Manchester on Tuesday for work.

I know there is a slim chance of finding any ticket for it, but anywhere know anywhere decent to watch the match.

Knex* · 05-04-2018 5:03pm

murpho999 wrote: »

In fairness, this was not really a nothing incident and it is embarrassing for the club.

Ah yeah, I totally agree and have said so multiple times.

I still just wanted to take the piss, though.

TitianGerm · 05-04-2018 5:05pm

DrumSteve wrote: »

Looks like i'll be in Manchester on Tuesday for work.

I know there is a slim chance of finding any ticket for it, but anywhere know anywhere decent to watch the match.

City haven't sold all their tickets so stock a jacket on and head in with the home fans?

GotTheTshirt · 05-04-2018 5:05pm

Thud wrote: »

did you put the bet on?

I did indeed, not a huge bet but a sweet return!

DrumSteve · 05-04-2018 5:09pm

TitianGerm wrote: »

City haven't sold all their tickets so stock a jacket on and head in with the home fans?

I checked earlier; it's shown as sold out on their website as far as I can see?

SlickRic · 05-04-2018 5:13pm

https://twitter.com/aarbeloa17/status/981611949208363014?s=19

Princess Consuela Bananahammock · 05-04-2018 5:17pm

Vicxas wrote: »

Oh god don't jinx it.

But if, IF we get passed City I wouldn't mind a crack at Barca.

Honestly wouldn't care. If you'd offered me going out to Real/Barca/Bayern in the semis and 3rd place in the PL six months ago, I've have bitten you hand off. Most of us would.

We'd have done it at Christmas.

SlickRic wrote: »

https://twitter.com/aarbeloa17/status/981611949208363014?s=19

What, they made the draw already? Who'd we get? whodweget? WHODWEGET????
EDIT - just saw the "YEESSSS!!" a couple of posts above and replied....

BorneTobyWilde · 05-04-2018 5:18pm

Henderson's yellow was strange. He tackled Sterling, no whistle, Man City retain ball , Sterling kicks Henderson off ball, City on attack then whistle goes.
Whistle comes 5 seconds after Henderson's tackle, a long time on a football pitch.

ricero · 05-04-2018 5:40pm

https://twitter.com/paddypower/status/981913065254981633

In all seriousness i would hate to lose to big fat sam though hopefully the b team put in a good shift.

ardinn · 05-04-2018 5:42pm

ricero wrote: »

https://twitter.com/paddypower/status/981913065254981633

In all seriousness i would hate to lose to big fat sam though hopefully the b team put in a good shift.

Klopp seemed concerned of the backlash he would face if he put out a weak team!

I really couldnt care less if the under 11's tog out!

garra · 05-04-2018 5:54pm

DrumSteve wrote: »

Looks like i'll be in Manchester on Tuesday for work.

I know there is a slim chance of finding any ticket for it, but anywhere know anywhere decent to watch the match.

I would check the Man City website, apparently they hadn't sold out the tickets for Tuesday night. Failing that I would wander down to the station and see if you can pick up a ticket outside (returns) or a scalper. Will be plenty home fans /day-tripper City fans off-loading tickets imo

Osmosis Jones · 05-04-2018 5:54pm

It'll only upset Everton more if we put out our bench lads against them so I'm all for it.

HandsomeBob · 05-04-2018 6:13pm

GotTheTshirt wrote: »

I did indeed, not a huge bet but a sweet return!

Fair balls to anyone who backs us to win to nil in a game like that. Did 3-3 medelf. #shameonme

Harry Palmr · 05-04-2018 6:30pm

Osmosis Jones wrote: »

It'll only upset Everton more if we put out our bench lads against them so I'm all for it.

Bogdan
Clyne--Masterson--Clayton--Lewis
Camacho--Bonner-Jones--Adekanye

Ings--Solanke

rob316 · 05-04-2018 6:38pm

ricero wrote: »

https://twitter.com/paddypower/status/981913065254981633

In all seriousness i would hate to lose to big fat sam though hopefully the b team put in a good shift.

Edit that post quick. I've gotten a couple of cards for the same insult

TitianGerm · 05-04-2018 6:49pm

Harry Palmr wrote: »

Bogdan
Clyne--Masterson--Clayton--Lewis
Camacho--Bonner-Jones--Adekanye
Ings--Solanke

Why wouldn't you play Ward?

05-04-2018 6:51pm

rob316 wrote: »

Edit that post quick. I've gotten a couple of cards for the same insult

Quoting it won't help

Mr.H · 05-04-2018 6:54pm

citytillidie wrote:

2nd half Robinson on Sterling

I keep swing people call him Robinson. Is this the new thing now or are some people just getting his name wrong?

garra · 05-04-2018 7:02pm

Mr.H wrote: »

I keep swing people call him Robinson. Is this the new thing now or are some people just getting his name wrong?

Andy Robinson is the new Charlie Adams

mosstin · 05-04-2018 7:05pm

Mr.H wrote: »

I keep swing people call him Robinson. Is this the new thing now or are some people just getting his name wrong?

What you do in the privacy of your home is your business, Shirley.

Mr.H · 05-04-2018 7:07pm

Haha damn phone with its auto correct...... or Freudian slip lol

Harry Palmr · 05-04-2018 7:09pm

TitianGerm wrote: »

Why wouldn't you play Ward?

I want to rub Everton's nose in it. Danny Ward, Kamil Grabara, Shamal George, Simon Mignolet are all far too good.

Loads of Liverpool past and future interest in tonights EL ties - Lucas, Alberto, Gulacsi, Keita and er Timo Werner.

Turtyturd · 05-04-2018 7:11pm

Harry Palmr wrote: »

I want to rub Everton's nose in it. Danny Ward, Kamil Grabara, Shamal George, Simon Mignolet are all far too good.

Could probably start up front.

Talisman · 05-04-2018 7:23pm

SlickRic wrote: »

it's like the back 4 are not actually coached to defend. they're coached to press, anticipate and pass. but when the back 4 is actually being attacked, it's amateurish.

Watching the game live, the lack of discipline in the Man City defence surprised me.

Kompany used to bring organisation to their back four in a similar manner to the influence Van Dijk has had since joining Liverpool. Besides managing his fitness levels, Guardiola seems to wheel him out for the away games where the defence needs to be focused. He doesn't play many of their home games where their defence is not expected to come under pressure. Last night there was no reaction from him when the goals were conceded, there was no cajoling/berating of his defenders.

Each of them seemed to be on autopilot playing their own mini game. Otamendi charging into midfield and losing possession is Dejan Lovren-esque, but it's the Dejan Lovren from before Van Dijk arriving at Liverpool.

Having watched the game back again my explanation for the Man City performance is that Guardiola changed the tactical setup to stifle Liverpool in midfield but his players didn't buy into it. Every one of them was going through the motions rather than executing a plan they believed in. Their performance reminded me of the way Liverpool played when Rodgers lost his nerve - possession for the sake of possession but no end product. The players were waiting for one of their team mates to step up and create something out of nothing, kind of like the way Coutinho seemed to save us on such occasions.

Liverpool's second half performance was a joy to watch - I haven't seen us soak up pressure and defend the spaces like that since Benitez's tenure.

Iused2likebusts · 05-04-2018 7:28pm

I can't get that allez allez allez song out of my head.

Turtyturd · 05-04-2018 7:30pm

Iused2likebusts wrote: »

I can't get that allez allez allez song out of my head.

I like it....the one from that g*mp from Cark seems to have disappeared too so that’s another plus.

05-04-2018 7:48pm

Iused2likebusts wrote: »

I can't get that allez allez allez song out of my head.

The Kop after the full-time whistle. They stayed for quite a while after the players were gone too.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0m0mqhVQbY

Turtyturd · 05-04-2018 7:52pm

It’s actually refreshing to be the worst fans it the world again.

05-04-2018 7:56pm

Turtyturd wrote: »

It’s actually refreshing to be the worst fans it the world again.

Must mean we are doing something right

kopite386 · 05-04-2018 8:31pm

Harry Palmr wrote: »

Bogdan
Clyne--Masterson--Clayton--Lewis
Camacho--Bonner-Jones--Adekanye
Ings--Solanke

Jaysus I genuinely forgot all about Bogdan.

martyos121 · 05-04-2018 8:48pm

kopite386 wrote: »

Jaysus I genuinely forgot all about Bogdan.

I think he took time away from football to go into acting. You can catch him tonight at 10:35pm on RTE 2.

ERG89 · 05-04-2018 8:50pm

Is it too late to blame Conor McGregor for attacking the bus?

~Rebel~ · 05-04-2018 9:06pm

kopite386 wrote: »

Jaysus I genuinely forgot all about Bogdan.

That cruciate injury he got last season seems to have really ruined him. I don't think he's played since, even in friendlies or underage games.

Talisman · 05-04-2018 9:23pm

~Rebel~ wrote: »

That cruciate injury he got last season seems to have really ruined him. I don't think he's played since, even in friendlies or underage games.

He played in the cup with the U23 team last month - his first involvement was about 50 seconds into the game when he picked the ball out of the net, he dropped a clanger when dealing with a cross to concede the second and the ball rolled underneath him for the third. On the evidence of his performance at that level, I think we may have finally seen the last of Adam Bogdan in a Liverpool shirt.