Liverpool FC

[Piarco]

I can't believe we've scored that many n such a short time! V. nice.
Mind you, B'ham were ropey as hell.
Bring on Everton!

[Mitthrawnuruodo]

Bring on Everton!We're relying on fatigue (both scoring fatigue after the last three games frenzy and from playing games every other day) and our own form, thank you. ;)

Though I'm actually a bit scared after yesterday's performance. Only the Birmingham players looked tired at the end of the game... :eek:

[Piarco]

We're relying on fatigue (both scoring fatigue after the last three games frenzy and from playing games every other day) and our own form, thank you. ;)

True, I have to give Everton some props for their current form - is it 7 games and no loss? Not bad considering how they played at the start of the season.

Now excuse me while I go and wash my mouth out *cough* "props to Everton" *cough*.... and knew that'd repeat on me......... *bleurrrggghhhhh* :D

[Piarco]

Predictably we got Chelski.
It'll be a hell of a game - hoepfully they're still on their current average form... and we're still banging in 7 per game :)

[pknz]

Just remember Everton hasn't won a trophy in 3962 days. Looking forward to seeing Gerrard clean his boots with Cahills shirt.

I say 2-0.

...............Reina
.....Carra..Hyypia..Agger
Finnan......................Riise
..........Xabi....Sissoko
.............Gerrard
..........Crouch..Fowler

Dudek
Kromkramp
Kewell
Cisse
Morientes

[Mitthrawnuruodo]

Much like Cpt. Darlings last diary entry my first sentiment is just: "Bugger"!

I had hoped this was the match where we would really be contenders for spots in Europe next year... :(

On the other hand: If this contributes in any way to making ManU have to fight for a CL spot, then it might have been worth it... ;)

[pknz]

After that performance I don't think Phil Dowd should be allowed to ref a Merseyside derby again. Ever.

[Queso]

Sadly, rain stopped play down on the Devon coast. I was hoping we'd take ourselves another 3 points towards safety.

Easy to see why the match was called off if you take a look at the Torquay site. They could have done it before the County fans all piled down the M6/M5 though.

[evoluzione]

um, this is a Liverpool FC thread mate.

there's a Premiership thread here (http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=118855)

:)

[Piarco]

As soon as I read about something to do with the Devon Coast I wondered what a ManU fan was doing in a LFC thread ;)

Shame about Stevie getting sent off... but there is no excuse for doing something a petulant as kicking the ball away. Whether or not it deserves a yellow is another thing....

Still.... HOW'D YOU LIKE THOSE APPLES EVERTON?!? :D

[evoluzione]

"We've only got 10 men, we've only got 10 men"


"Liverpool are magic, Evert-n are tragic, la la la la, la la la la"


wonderful stuff :D

[Mitthrawnuruodo]

Still.... HOW'D YOU LIKE THOSE APPLES EVERTON?!? :DApples are good... that match wasn't... :mad:

:p

[Piarco]

Derby's never are..... but putting 3 past the Toffee's is always satisfying!:p :D

Mittrawnuruodo I've got to ask... as a Norwegian how come you support the Blues?

[jimN]

After that performance I don't think Phil Dowd should be allowed to ref a Merseyside derby again. Ever.

As an objective watcher who comes from a sport where the officials (we call them umpires) actually have some control over the game, I thought that he did a good job. On match of the day they talked about derby games getting more emotional and feisty and said that referees had to understand that - to my mind he did and he tried to control it. Fact is if you foul you deserve the card, and if cards are being given the hint is to check your behaviour, if the players aren't big enough to do that then they shouldn't be earning stupid amounts each week. Gerrard could have had a straight red for the challenge so he's no complaints. The other red seemed more debatable but the referee was largely right with that one (remember he only has teh one chance to see it). Ferguson's yellow (as an example that I can recall) looked justified and was equally a good spot as it came after teh ball had been played.

To my mind football all too often of late looks increasingly like an out of control sport played by petulent children. They made the referees professional in an effort to improve them now they need to empower them by giving them greater control over the players. More players need to be booked for dissent, freekicks need to be moved forward (like in rugby and hockey) if objectiosn remain and a sin bin wouldn't be a bad idea either. Dowd did well yesterday and stands out as a referee who tries to control situations and obviously talks with players - derby games need people like theat who aren't afraid to reach in their pockets and discipline the ill-mannered, overpaid hooligans who seem to think that it is their right to do whatever they like.

Looking forward to seeing Gerrard clean his boots with Cahills shirt.

Must have happened somewhere down the tunnel because i missed it on the hi-lights!

[Mitthrawnuruodo]

Mittrawnuruodo I've got to ask... as a Norwegian how come you support the Blues?English football is very strong in Norway. In part because Norwegian television "always" has send from the English league. The last couple of years the matches have been moved to a subscription only channel, but as I was growing up "Tippekampen", the main match Saturday at 4 o'clock (3PM English time), was an institution... :)

So, most Norwegians have a favourite club in England. I didn't had a favourite club before I was 8, I had just a favourite player: Kevin Keegan (the rest of the team was totally uninteresting, then as now :D). So in the mid-70s I actually had a Liverpool shirt with a home made '7' on the back (this was before the age of merchandising, so you only got "clean" shirts). Then in '78 he was sold to Hamburg, and since Bundesliga is totally uninteresting, I needed a favourite team. Someone else to follow.

Everton had a 100 year anniversary in 1978. And because of that a documentary was made, showing the history of the club. And seeing the rich history it just made sense to pick the all time best team in England, maybe not in titles, but in years in the top division and points on the all time table (a spot they still have but that I fear we're going lose to Liverpool after this season :(). Then there was Dixie Dean... ;) :D

[Queso]

um, this is a Liverpool FC thread mate.

there's a Premiership thread here (http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=118855)

:)

No good, but if you know of a League 2 thread, come and find me.

(League 1 if you're reading this in 2008)

[Piarco]

Snippage......Then there was Dixie Dean... ;) :D

I get it now...most Norwegian's I've met seem to swing to the Red half of Stanley Park, so I was intrigued to know how you went so wrong!:D

Dixie Dean... when I was a kid my best friend was a mad Everton fan, from a family of mad Everton fans. At this point I was completely a-football (took me until I got to uni before I really got into it) and got bored to tears about Dixie Dean. He knew every fact there is know to man about the man - and he loved to tell people. Its how I developed an innate dislike for Dixie!
Plus the Dixie Dean bar in Liverpool is one hell of a rough looking dive! :p

[Piarco]

3 goals in 3 starts? Give that man Fowler a contract......... c'mon Rafa you know it makes sense.....

[Jaffa Cake]

Give that man Fowler a contract......... c'mon Rafa you know it makes sense.....Well, if Rafa doesn't want to it sounds like Big Sam (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/b/bolton_wanderers/4895558.stm) might...

[Piarco]

Saw that on MOTD2 last night - don't blame him for being impressed. Fowler plays well with a good team, and at Liverpool he gets that support so he can shine. If he gets two more before the end of the season it would be outrageous not to give him a contract. Use him as a utility striker/impact sub, but just keep the boy Home :D

I agreed with Hansen in that we need a fast centre forward and another defender though... I'd say Morientes will be joining Cisse on the transfer list come season end....

[evoluzione]

let us not forget the 96 that died at Hillsborough 17 years ago today...






http://www.lfcny.org/images/footerNY.gif


YNWA

[MacsRgr8]

in remembrance.

[pknz]

Rest in Peace
http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/images/HillsboroughMemorial_15042002_300x200.jpg
You'll never walk alone

[evoluzione]

another three points courtesy of Robbie Fowler :)



somewhat lucky for Cisse to not be called offside, but, Blackburn should have played to the whistle, which they really didn't.

and we had two very bad offside calls on Kronkamp and Cisse both of whom had great chances...

bring on the scum of Chelski!

[pknz]

Na na na na, na na na na, hey hey, goodbye

That was worth getting up for at 4am.

[evoluzione]

we're going to Cardiff...again!

[BakedBeans]

we're going to Cardiff...again!

AND Stevie got PFA player of the year award last night too.

[Piarco]

I thought I was going to miss the match as I was at a friends birthday in somerset.... low and behold 4 other Reds where there! Good match, shame about the goal against us as it was just down to an out and out defensive error. One minute I was screaming at Garcia on the TV for missing chance after chance - next he scores! With the sheer volume of attempts he had that game, something had to give.

Any respect I have for "The Special One" is all but gone. If he actually admits he was outplayed - just once - it would be nice. A very very poor looser.

Looking forward to the Millenium Stadium.... again!

[pknz]

Anyone know why Garcia was sent off, I only saw it once from one angle, to me it looked like Luis slid in on Mullins and then got shoved for it. Red for both doesn't seem right, anything else in it? Hmm apparently they both raise there arms and a kerfuffle occured 'violent conduct.'

Anyway more annoyed that Sky TV didn't advertise on there programme guide or in there mag that there would be coverage of this game so I only saw the last 6 mins... (was watching the Champions league match on SS1. grrr)

Looking forward to the cup final.

3 points behind Manure but they have a game in hand, but then thy have to beat Chelsea, Middlesbrough, Charlton. Whereas we meet Aston Villa and Portsmouth.

[Piarco]

General concensus here is that it was a bit of handbags, but didn't need a pair of reds. Both players have apologised to each other and the ref, so hopefully they will be allowed to be in the FA Cup Final.

God know I need it for my Fantasy Football team - last nights match left me with -2 points!!!

[BakedBeans]

Mullins hit garcia in the face

http://img290.imageshack.us/img290/4703/574463014yw.jpg

garcia elbowed him in hte back first.... bit of handbags..

[evoluzione]

they both deserved a red card, especially in "todays game".

Garcia looked to haved elbowed Mullins in the back, intentionally, and Mullins retaliated. both at fault, equally in my book.

such a shame as there was not one sign of a yellow card prior to that, and Garcia had only just come on a couple of minutes earlier too!

hopefully they'll both be allowed to play the Final, but it works to the Reds advantage if not i guess, purely because of our bigger squad.

[evoluzione]

good result today, let's hope the Mancs can continue the losses!


great to see Baros acknowledge the Kop's singing his name. We really do have the best fans don't we? :)

[BakedBeans]

good result today, let's hope the Mancs can continue the losses!


great to see Baros acknowledge the Kop's singing his name. We really do have the best fans don't we? :)

Indeed we do :)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONdATvBR-Cw


we all dream of a team of carraghers before the game

[pknz]

1 point between us, 1 game left.
Come on lads, have faith.

[Jaffa Cake]

The BBC are reporting that Robbie Fowler (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/l/liverpool/4977356.stm) is going to put pen to paper on a new one year deal next week. I expect there'll be a lot of Liverpool fans happy with that news, to say the least...

[clayj]

1 point between us, 1 game left.
Come on lads, have faith.Let's just hope ManUre can't get a win against Charlton. We win, they don't, we get second place!

[®îçhå®?]

Best club = Wycombe Wanderers. Held onto 1st for almost the whole season and then lost it. Now 5th!!!. I could do a better job.

[dogbone]

Great to see Fowler sign for another year. It would have been criminally negligent if Rafa let him go. Mind you I think he was always going to get another contract but Benitez, being how he is likes to make sure that no one takes anything for granted. Probably a good idea.

[pknz]

I shall be asleep when the game is played. (school tommorow):( :eek:

I shall sleep in red shorts, liverpool shirt and scarf. It did us well in the Champions League last year.

Good luck Reds.

[evoluzione]

12 hours to go. which means i have to get up in 7.

i must be mad, up at 5am, in NYC by 7.30ish so i can get to the bar for 8 when the doors open, get my seat at the end of the bar ready for the game at 10am.


der...der der...der der...der.. der derrrr

and it burns burns burns, the ring of fire...

[BakedBeans]

der...der der...der der...der.. der derrrr

and it burns burns burns, the ring of fire...




All round the Fields of Anfield Road
Where once we watched the King Kenny play (and he could play)
We had Heighway on the wing
We had dreams and songs to sing
Of the glory round the Fields of Anfield Road


Can't wait mate.

[evoluzione]

well, i'm awake, and it's 5.12am...i'm ready to go!

went to see "Goal!" last night, it was opening night here in the States, nice warm up for the final...
have to admit i did cheer when "Liverpool" scored in the movie! it was more of a reflex than anything i think!


ok, here's my team prediction...


.....................Reina......................
.Finnan...Carragher...Hyypia...Riise.
..............Alonso...Sissoko..............
.Gerrard...............................Cisse.
...........Morientes.....Crouch............

subs:
Dudek
Warnock
Kewell
Hamann
Traore
Kromkamp
Anderson


oh, and Stevie G to score from the kick off :)

[BakedBeans]

well, i'm awake, and it's 5.12am...i'm ready to go!

went to see "Goal!" last night, it was opening night here in the States, nice warm up for the final...
have to admit i did cheer when "Liverpool" scored in the movie! it was more of a reflex than anything i think!


ok, here's my team prediction...


.....................Reina......................
.Finnan...Carragher...Hyypia...Riise.
..............Alonso...Sissoko..............
.Gerrard...............................Cisse.
...........Morientes.....Crouch............


tell you know cisse won't be playing left midfield though :)


I will go for - same back 5


Gerrard-----Alonso-----Sissoko-------Kewell

------------Cisse--------Crouch

[Piarco]

I'm already in bits, with hours to go!
C'MON YOU REDS

[pknz]

I think Rafa will start with Morientes up front, and later bring Cisse on to inject some pace.

..................Reina
Finnan...Carragher Hyppia....Riise
Gerrard...Alonso...Sissoko...Kewell
..............Crouch...Morientes

Dudek
Traore
Kromkamp
Hamman
Cisse

2-0 Gerrard and Morientes, although I still hope Sissoko will score soon.

BURNING RING OF FIRE

Just enough time to catch 3 hours sleep. Good luck boys.

[WinterMute]

tell you know cisse won't be playing left midfield though :)


I will go for - same back 5


Gerrard-----Alonso-----Sissoko-------Kewell

------------Cisse--------Crouch

Back 5 is solid, but Rafa will start with Crouch and Morientes, with Cisse to come on with 20 mins to go and score the winner.

Don't be surprised if Hammann doesn't have a part to play, he destroyed ManUre on that pitch, it was magnificent to behold.

3-1 Liverpool...

Don't think I'm even gonna bother watching to be honest...:D

[BakedBeans]

West Ham play a really high line and Cisse can exploit that with his pace.

he also scored 2 against them the other week... and was rested last week


I would be shocked if he didnt play.

[WinterMute]

Right they're on the pitch for the anthem, I've got 2 mates and a dog in the living room...

Let's 'av it!:D

See you after the match.

[dogbone]

what will happen now? It's frantic, it's mayhem. It's sheer madness and frantic fracking mayhem.

It's extra time and Liverpool have no more subs.

[MacsRgr8]

WHAT A GOAL!!!

:eek:

So, what's in store for us in extra time....
:)

[dogbone]

I'd like to see West Ham win, (am I allowed to say this on this thread?) Although Gerrard seems like a man possessed.

[MacsRgr8]

What en excellent game from a neutral's POV.

Gerrard alone deserves the cup.

[britboy]

Where would liverpool be without Gerrard? He seems like a 1-man team at times!

I'm sure that Liverpool wouldn't have even come close to finishing 3rd in the league without their talismanic captain.

[MacsRgr8]

Congrats to Liverpool

Done it again.
Came back from behind, and won on penalties.

Very very good game.
Feel sorry for West Ham, though. Nobody deserved to loose.

[WinterMute]

3-3, penalty shoot-out...

Where have I heard that before?

LIIIIIIIVERPOOOOOOL!!!

[dcv]

I'm sure I shouldn't post this in this thread but...

Noooooooooooooooo!!!! :(

(I'm afraid I was an honorary West Ham supporter for the day)

[Piarco]

GET INNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!
Yet another piece of silverware for the Trophy Room... FA Cup number 7 :D
And God Bless Sir Stevie G

I need a lie down......;)

[Queso]

That was a great game. Those last three goals were fantastic. I was rooting for West Ham, but well deserved Liverpool. Reina is just too good at saving penalties.

[pknz]

LIVERPOOL FC

[combatcolin]

Bollocks.
Another West Ham Fan for the day.

Very good game though.

[BakedBeans]

Congrats to Liverpool

Done it again.
Came back from behind, and won on penalties.

Very very good game.
Feel sorry for West Ham, though. Nobody deserved to loose.

Not a bad assessment. I think quality showed in the goals scored - the quality of LFC goals were sublime (crouches was not actually offside either) and west ham had 1 own goal 1 keeper screw up and 1 misshit cross.. not saying they didnt play well etc

Nice to polish of such a long season (how many more games than west ham did we play - 30 maybe?) with a victory

[evoluzione]

what a game.

yeah Stevie Gerrard wins us games, but the team does not revolve around him. he's shite against Chelsea, every time, for example.


well, i'm piss drunk, don't remember half the game really, what a trip. i need to get health insurance after that.


hats off to the lads, and well done West Ham, what a great game, credit where it's due.



now i just gotta remember who's "lucky" fez i was wearing and mail it back to them! gotta process them photos and get them on the lfcny.org site now.....

[XIII]

**** West Ham Pen's though really..

[pknz]

We need pictures.

http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/41404000/jpg/_41404957_gerr_2ndgoal245.jpg

http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/41405000/jpg/_41405253_reina416.jpg

http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/41405000/jpg/_41405155_liv_celeb416.jpg

http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/41405000/jpg/_41405199_gerr_cup220300.jpg

[evoluzione]

great pics, thanks!


wow my head hurts...

[BakedBeans]

great pics, thanks!


wow my head hurts...

You are dead right in your assessment of stevie G and him not making our team.

Did people not watch the frikken everton derby!

We have some world class players in our team, and that has shown time and time again in the league this year.

Stevie Gerrard stood up and was counted yesterday. Just like garcia was in the last four games of the European Cup winning side, just like owen did in the FA Cup winning side of 2001 and reina did in the pen shootout.

the way i see it is - We gifted them two goals (one from Carra, a truely world class CB and one from reina - who has just won the golden gloves) and they scored a misshit cross - on another day none of those would have gone in, but im glad they did, because it showed liverpool have real class and great mental strength.

[Jaffa Cake]

Well, I thought it was a good game from a neutral point of view – some of the recent FA Cup finals have been a little disappointing entertainment wise. Granted, Liverpool's goals may have been better quality but on the other hand it was their defensive errors that led to West Ham's first two.

It was one of those games though where you really had to feel for whichever team came out as the losers – it was clear that both sets of players had given it their all, and there were a lot of people suffering from cramp and knocks out there. Actually, Rick Parry suggested (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/l/liverpool/4769653.stm) after the game that the authorities might look at allowing a fourth substitution after a match goes beyond the regulation 90 minutes...

[BakedBeans]

Actually, Rick Parry suggested (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/l/liverpool/4769653.stm) after the game that the authorities might look at allowing a fourth substitution after a match goes beyond the regulation 90 minutes...


Parry is quality. He has a lot of weight in football, I wouldn't be surprised to see that rule come into effect - Top shout.

[evoluzione]

ok guys, just wanted to let you know there's a new Liverpool Podcast!

it's by the NY Supporters club (see link in my sig) of which i am the webmaster, and i think i got landed with that purely 'cause of the fact that i have a mac, and therefore i know about computers, and therefore websites!

anyway, it's the only Liverpool FC podcast that we know of and it will be a regular production...

http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=156770672

it's not about the NY supprters club, rather about the team, so check it out! :)

any feedback would of course be great

enjoy

[WinterMute]

Morientes walks then, undisclosed fee... i.e. less than half the £7mill they paid less than 18 months ago.

He's been a real disappointment I think, never really made a mark, but often showed flashes of his true talent.

Shame.

Now, who's coming in as a replacement?:D

[BakedBeans]

Morientes walks then, undisclosed fee... i.e. less than half the £7mill they paid less than 18 months ago.

He's been a real disappointment I think, never really made a mark, but often showed flashes of his true talent.

Shame.

Now, who's coming in as a replacement?:D

Personally, I think Kuyt will be Morientes' replacement.

However, Coming in to replace Cissé is Graig Bellamy - Who is undoubtedly one of the best strikers in the premiership in terms of talent but comes with some baggage. He is a boyhood red and supports the club so I can't see anything other than success - we also got the £15m rated striker for just £6m because of a clause in his contract.

He will terrorise Europe's and the premierships top defenses next season. Can't wait to see him unvailed today.

[Piarco]

I'm worried... I've never liked Bellamy. His attitude is NOT a Liverpool attitude, and his discipline record is frackin' awful.

Still, hopefully Rafa can tame him! There's no disputing that he's a good player - I just don't want him to be rocking the Good Ship LFC....

[BakedBeans]

I'm worried... I've never liked Bellamy. His attitude is NOT a Liverpool attitude, and his discipline record is frackin' awful.

Still, hopefully Rafa can tame him! There's no disputing that he's a good player - I just don't want him to be rocking the Good Ship LFC....

He has been fine at both Celtic and Blackburn. He'll be fine here too

As for his attitude. Ever heard of Fowler, Macmanaman, Collymore, Souness etc etc etc :D

[Piarco]

You can't count Robbie and Stevie Mac in the same bracket as Bellamy! (Many because I've had a drink with the above 3 and a certain Mr McAteer back in '96 - one of my claims to fame:D). Calamity always looked a sedate chap to me. Particularly when dealing with crosses......:p

I always put Bellamy in a similar bracket to Bowyer et al - I think though that may well have to do with the whole Newcastle buying the Bad Boys thing.

No dispute on Souness though;)

[BakedBeans]

You can't count Robbie and Stevie Mac in the same bracket as Bellamy! (Many because I've had a drink with the above 3 and a certain Mr McAteer back in '96 - one of my claims to fame:D). Calamity always looked a sedate chap to me. Particularly when dealing with crosses......:p

I always put Bellamy in a similar bracket to Bowyer et al - I think though that may well have to do with the whole Newcastle buying the Bad Boys thing.

No dispute on Souness though;)

Bellamy is nowhere near the likes of Bowyer. Bowyer beats up his own team mates whilst on the pitch!

I've been out with fowler was a right sod when he was younger... I mean come on - snorting the touch line!

Bellamy really isnt that bad, he just clashed with that souness fella you mentioned ;)

[Piarco]

I've been out with fowler was a right sod when he was younger... I mean come on - snorting the touch line!

Ah, yes... the infamous goal celebration right in front of the the Toffee's... I was amused at the time, but looking back it was just dumb, dumb, dumb...

[BakedBeans]

Ah, yes... the infamous goal celebration right in front of the the Toffee's... I was amused at the time, but looking back it was just dumb, dumb, dumb...

Stuff of legend mate!

Thing is, the toffees hate him for it, but if bellamy did it to use we would hate him, if he did it FOR us... we would love him... just how it works.

Bellamy to score more than shevchenko this season.

[Piarco]

Stuff of legend mate!

Thing is, the toffees hate him for it, but if bellamy did it to use we would hate him, if he did it FOR us... we would love him... just how it works.

Bellamy to score more than shevchenko this season.

That could well be interesting... Bellamy did well last year considering Blackburn have a single talented midfielder.... with Garcia, Alonso and Stevie "The G'vnor" Gerrard... it could be closer than I ever thought....

If he pans out, I may yet recant my initial views on the man!

[Piarco]

Sunday, 13 August 2006
FA Community Shield
Chelsea v Liverpool

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Sheff Utd v Liverpool, 15:00

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Saturday, 13 January 2007
Barclays Premiership
Watford v Liverpool, 15:00

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Saturday, 20 January 2007
Barclays Premiership
Liverpool v Chelsea, 15:00

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Wednesday, 31 January 2007
Barclays Premiership
West Ham v Liverpool, 19:45

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Saturday, 03 February 2007
Barclays Premiership
Liverpool v Everton, 15:00

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Saturday, 10 February 2007
Barclays Premiership
Newcastle v Liverpool, 15:00

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Saturday, 24 February 2007
Barclays Premiership
Liverpool v Sheff Utd, 15:00

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Saturday, 03 March 2007
Barclays Premiership
Liverpool v Man Utd, 15:00

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Saturday, 17 March 2007
Barclays Premiership
Aston Villa v Liverpool, 15:00

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Saturday, 31 March 2007
Barclays Premiership
Liverpool v Arsenal, 15:00

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Saturday, 07 April 2007
Barclays Premiership
Reading v Liverpool, 15:00

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Monday, 09 April 2007
Barclays Premiership
Liverpool v Middlesbrough, 19:45

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Saturday, 14 April 2007
Barclays Premiership
Man City v Liverpool, 15:00

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Saturday, 21 April 2007
Barclays Premiership
Liverpool v Wigan, 15:00

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Saturday, 28 April 2007
Barclays Premiership
Portsmouth v Liverpool, 15:00

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Saturday, 05 May 2007
Barclays Premiership
Fulham v Liverpool, 15:00

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Sunday, 13 May 2007
Barclays Premiership
Liverpool v Charlton, 15:00

[BakedBeans]

See if this (http://youtube.com/watch?v=QEh2H1jhEJ0&search=bellamy) hatrick floats any boats :)



the second goal is just about the best finnish i've ever seen. He will bring some much needed pace along with gonzález (http://youtube.com/watch?v=MJAfqY0_FqU&search=gonzalez) and Alves ( see the comp i made by going here ( http://youtube.com/watch?v=B45_QpPUL3c&search=alves))

[Piarco]

OK, now I'm beginning to get behind Bellamy... you don't happen to be his agent do you?;)
Nice goals, very instinctual... something we need up front.

González goal did bring forth a "Holy Crap" from me... simply awesome.:eek:

[BakedBeans]

OK, now I'm beginning to get behind Bellamy... you don't happen to be his agent do you?;)
Nice goals, very instinctual... something we need up front.

González goal did bring forth a "Holy Crap" from me... simply awesome.:eek:

Gonzales is just.............

Will be the best winger in the league this time next year.

[Piarco]

Alves has been cleared to talk to Liverpool.... funnily enough a work colleague of mine was wishing this would happen as she's been impressed with him for a while....around 8mil.

Dieter looks like he might be off to Bolton... it'll be sad to see him go, but on wards and upwards (as my dad irritatingly puts it!)

[BakedBeans]

Alves has been cleared to talk to Liverpool.... funnily enough a work colleague of mine was wishing this would happen as she's been impressed with him for a while....around 8mil.[quote]

Yeah, Alves has been a dead cert for a while, It's just del nido being a muppet about hte fee.

He looks a really sharp player and will give our midfield balance.

[quote]Dieter looks like he might be off to Bolton... it'll be sad to see him go, but on wards and upwards (as my dad irritatingly puts it!)

You mean dietmar ;)

He will be missed but it looks as though we might be getting Zapater to replace him (looks very good too)

All in all we will be a lot stronger next season

[Piarco]

That's what happens when you post on MR as soon as you get up - you get your players names wrong!:p

I never actually thought that we were adding to the team that much prior to and during the World Cup... but aren't we up to about 4 so far? With more possibilities to come?

[BakedBeans]

That's what happens when you post on MR as soon as you get up - you get your players names wrong!:p

I never actually thought that we were adding to the team that much prior to and during the World Cup... but aren't we up to about 4 so far? With more possibilities to come?

Aurelio
Bellamy
Gonzales
Paletta


to come


Alves
Kuyt?
Zapater?

[andym172]

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f133/Liverpool_Bear_1968/ClosingDown.jpg

:D

[Mitthrawnuruodo]

^^ Yeah-yeah... very funny you red <mumble-mumble>... :mad:

Ok, I have to admit it was a bit funny... :D

[BakedBeans]

^^ Yeah-yeah... very funny you red <mumble-mumble>... :mad:

Ok, I have to admit it was a bit funny... :D

can keep going if you want....

maybe you would like the new everton video thats out, about evertons european history called "one night in spain"

;)

[Mitthrawnuruodo]

maybe you would like the new everton video thats out, about evertons european history called "one night in spain"

;)Yeah, I know... the highlights from that video is shorter than the trailer... :p

[BakedBeans]

Some photos of our first 4 new signings this summer. The new training kit looks really nice.. I'm sure the actual new kit will be just as nice (they are dark grey btw - some look blue but are really grey)

Click their names to watch a clip of them




Craig Bellamy
(Video 1, (http://youtube.com/watch?v=QEh2H1jhEJ0&search=bellamy)Video 2) (http://youtube.com/watch?v=3_i6dw9eWV4&search=bellamy)


He seems to have grown a neck. He is stupidly fast and amazingly talented.. was once talked in terms of a 25-30 million move to AC Milan.... the only thing that has ever let him down is his attitude - which seems to be behind him now... also a boyhood supporter)


http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/1448/indexphp0bd.jpg





Mark Gonzaléz
(Video 1, (http://youtube.com/watch?v=MJAfqY0_FqU&search=gonzalez) Video 2) (www.liverpoolvideos.com/downloads/gonzalez.mov)


Fantastic player that has been playing stunningly in spain for two years and he is so quick that he will be one of, if not the fastest player in he premiership

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/images4/060706_newplayerstraining_2.jpg





Fabio Aurelio
(Video 1, (http://youtube.com/watch?v=X76PqriA7eE&search=aurelio) Video 2, (http://youtube.com/watch?v=RCMK6iwNF38&search=aurelio) Video 3) (http://youtube.com/watch?v=00mvZ8HvtUg&search=aurelio)


Brazillian left back, fast, skillful and a solid defender - on a free from velencia. he was a regular under rada when he was the manager there and won a league title there... quality player


http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/images4/060706_newplayerstraining_4.jpg





Gabriel Paletta

Very young defender, very very tough - typical argentine defender... pacey and a brilliant defender who is a proven success in one on the worlds hardest leagues with banfield)



http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/images4/060706_newplayerstraining_3.jpg




All in all rafa has got three very very good players for next to nothing (net only about 3 million this summer so far) which is awesome.

[pknz]

I'd like to see Robbie Savage and Robbie Keane. But thats just me.

Joaquin hasn't impressed me yet, he didn't feature much in the world cup nor when Liverpool played Betis in the CL.

Bellamy will hopefully turn out to be a great striker.

I wouldn't shed too many tears if Crouch and Fowler left as long as they were replaced by better strikers.

[BakedBeans]

I'd like to see Robbie Savage

Have you been talking to a welshmen? ;)

Savage wouldn't get a game for our ressies.

and Robbie Keane. But thats just me.

Again, on the average side of good. Won't happen because he will cost toooo much

Joaquin hasn't impressed me yet, he didn't feature much in the world cup nor when Liverpool played Betis in the CL.

Rafa has stated he doesn't want him and rick parry has said it isn't happening. That said, he is a terrific player but will be of to real madrid.

Bellamy will hopefully turn out to be a great striker.

I heard something about bellamy that comes from a source inside the club (non world cup playing 1st team player) and that he is a great lad that is unbelievable fast and looks brilliant. Which we all know he is.

[/quote]I wouldn't shed too many tears if Crouch and Fowler left as long as they were replaced by better strikers.[/QUOTE]

Crouch is a vital member of the squad (Rafa wouldn't have paid so much for him otherwise) he holds the ball up better than anyone in europe at the moment and is brilliant in pressure matches. chips in with a few goals too.

Fowler will get a shedload next season comin off the bench.

We will buy one more striker before the deadline, a main striker (crouch and fowler will be rotated and subs) probably Kuyt who has an unbelievable strike rate at his club.

[BakedBeans]

http://img159.imageshack.us/img159/3784/index1phpjx6.jpg

http://img160.imageshack.us/img160/8306/indexphpoc7.jpg

New kits... I love them. So glad we are back to adidas

[BakedBeans]

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m63/_aimz_/lfc%20kit/1.jpg
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m63/_aimz_/lfc%20kit/2.jpg
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m63/_aimz_/lfc%20kit/3.jpg
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m63/_aimz_/lfc%20kit/6.jpg
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m63/_aimz_/lfc%20kit/7.jpg
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m63/_aimz_/lfc%20kit/8.jpg
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m63/_aimz_/lfc%20kit/9.jpg
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m63/_aimz_/lfc%20kit/10.jpg
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m63/_aimz_/lfc%20kit/5.jpg
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m63/_aimz_/lfc%20kit/4.jpg

[BakedBeans]

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m63/_aimz_/lfc%20kit/11.jpg
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m63/_aimz_/lfc%20kit/12.jpg

[BakedBeans]

Some Videos of the worlds best club.

Liverpool v Chelsea (European Cup Semi Final - Second Leg - Anfield)

TV Footage (http://youtube.com/watch?v=gSkoZeMs094&mode=related&search=ynwa%20chelsea) and one From the mighty Kop (http://youtube.com/watch?v=rBWedv2ne_0&mode=related&search=ynwa%20chelsea)



The Albert (Pub)

We Won It Five Times (http://youtube.com/watch?v=DOwk2wQgUqM)

Team Of Carraghers (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONdATvBR-Cw&search=the%20albert%20fan)

Rafa in istanbul (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95h_UPizQWA&search=the%20albert%20fan)


Garcia

Vs Juve (http://youtube.com/watch?v=-HwqRy056Tc&search=garcia)

Vs Charlton (http://youtube.com/watch?v=qu86Bzc0bkU&search=garcia)


Xabi Alonso

Passing Montage V Spurs (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=US7eiFGiCG4&search=xabi%20alonso)

Compilation (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSISatMaCrY&search=alonso)

[BakedBeans]

1977 Borussia Moechengladbach (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEHM_-fx_pA&search=European%20Cup%201977)

McDermott, Smith, Neal

FC Bruges 1978 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9IhKpv9Ti0Y&search=Liverpool%201978)

Dalglish

Real Madrid 1981 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgv3D32ANmE&search=Liverpool%201981)

Kennedy

AS Roma 1984 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3JEeW4q_uU&search=Liverpool%201984)

Neal

AC Milan 2005 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5xzVYGKOMc&search=Liverpool%202005)

Gerrard, Smicer, Alonso


In my life (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipXVR9u-mMw&search=in%20my%20life%20liverpool) (Superb)

[BakedBeans]

Our latest signing, Jermaine Pennant

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/images4/pennant1.jpg.jpg

[pknz]

Great vids!

Pity we lost this morning to Kaiserslaturen 3-2. Bellamy and Garcia scoring, Reina came on in midfield:eek: :p

[BakedBeans]

Yeah, I know - Jack Hobbs made three mistakes for their three goals... very weak team though..

You can see the goals on my site, www.liverpoolvideos.com

[Jaffa Cake]

Jack Hobbs – is that the lad you got in from Lincoln?

[BakedBeans]

Jack Hobbs – is that the lad you got in from Lincoln?

Surely is. He looks a very tasty prospect despite scoring a hatrick (or as good as) today

Anderson scored a good goal in the first pre-season game the other da, wasn't so impressive today though... can't expect to much so soon, you know how it is.

[Jaffa Cake]

Surely is. He looks a very tasty prospect despite scoring a hatrick (or as good as) todayI saw the highlights on Eurosport this morning – I can indeed confirm he had a shocker. :o

I'm sure he'll learn from it, though.

[BakedBeans]

I saw the highlights on Eurosport this morning – I can indeed confirm he had a shocker. :o

I'm sure he'll learn from it, though.

Aye, Carra has made some horrific mistakes early in his career... ddin't stop him from becoming one of the best in europe though

[Mitthrawnuruodo]

Go Mainz!!!

:D **</trolling>

Seriously, what the frell happened in the second half...?

**Well I am an Everton fan, you know... ;)

[Mitthrawnuruodo]

Well, Liverpool came back and won over Maccabi Haifa... not entirely convincing, though...

Thought you needed this one to cheer you up a bit:

54672

:D

[Mac Rules]

Great news for the club if Bellamy AND Gonzalez both scored on their full debuts!!!

But between the second leg and now, we've got Chelsea, so the mid-week training is crucial!!!

Cheers

[Piarco]

Well, Liverpool came back and won over Maccabi Haifa... not entirely convincing, though...

Thought you needed this one to cheer you up a bit:

:D

Nice:D

Yep, definitely not the greatest performance, but like Mac Rules says its good that the new boys are slotting them in. Even Pennant impressed me with his passing.
Despite the weird pre-season results, I think its a pretty damn good team we're developing... just hope its good enough to humble Chelsea.
Again.;) :D

[pknz]

Riise Riise Riise Riise Riise Riise

[clayj]

Liverpool rules!


That is all. :)

[Piarco]

Liverpool rules!


That is all. :)

Yer goddamn right!

For some reason I went into this game convinced we'd win. Don't know why, but it just made sense. The team is looking good, and given time... well we'll see if The Special One will be made to rue his words. It was nice to hear him say he was beaten by the better team (despite us fielding a B+ squad), but his justification of why we were better was a bit weak.

Roll on the Premiership!

[pknz]

We got Kuyt assuming around 10mil... Excited about todays game against Sheffield. I predict 2-0. Still hoping Sissoko will score soon.

[evoluzione]

should be a great season.

i'm having to watch the game on some proprietary streaming hookup (ITVN), will be interesting to see how that pans out.



hopefully we'll stuff the Blades today, anything more than a 1-0 and i'll be happy.

[BakedBeans]

Still hoping Sissoko will score soon.

I'm not bothered if he never scores. The contribution he makes to the football club is outstanding.

[pknz]

I'm not bothered if he never scores. The contribution he makes to the football club is outstanding.

Oh very true. I didnt mean it as if he hadn't contributed enough, he just deserves a goal. 40mins left... counting down the time...

[Mitthrawnuruodo]

Hmm... Riise and Carragher already out with injury (Riise's looked severe) before the first half is over. How many competent defenders do you have...?

[BakedBeans]

Hmm... Riise and Carragher already out with injury (Riise's looked severe) before the first half is over. How many competent defenders do you have...?

More than arsenal :)

Agger, Aurelio, Palletta ,Hyypia, Finnan all quality

[Jaffa Cake]

Rob Hulse it is. ;)

[Mitthrawnuruodo]

Go Hulse! :D </trolling>

Not very good defending... not good at all...

[pknz]

Not happy with that performance. I think Pennant or Crouch should have been introduced earlier.

[Piarco]

True. Rafa got the team selection all wrong.
Nice penalty from Robbie though! Spared our blushes.... a little

[BakedBeans]

Not happy with that performance. I think Pennant or Crouch should have been introduced earlier.

I disagree. Players can't play so many matches in such a short time. Crouch played 90 minutes for england too.

MAccabi Haifa, Chelsea, Greece and Sheffield UTD all in a short space is unrealistic.

[Jaffa Cake]

Not happy with that performance. I think Pennant or Crouch should have been introduced earlier.Benitez had his hand forced by the two early injuries – if he'd brought Pennant or Crouch on early and then suffered another injury, then he'd really have had a problem.

[pknz]

I dont even want to comment.:(

[Mitthrawnuruodo]

Is this a bad time to ask if anybody saw the match yesterday...?

:D

</trolling>

[pknz]

Get out of our forum.:p :mad:

On a serious note, fans on the LFC forums are called for Reina to be dropped because of his blunders so far this season. Some are calling for Carra to be dropped too.

I still feel they are the best we have in those positions. I would also like to see Bellamy and Kuyt paired up in attack.

Hopefully we fair a bit better against PSV tomorrow than out last match that we won't talk about.

[Mitthrawnuruodo]

Will you forgive me if I tell you I'll cheer for you in tonight's game? I hope you demolish PSV and I'll see the game live on TV... :)

Carragher cannot be dropped, he's the heart and soul of the LFC defence, just as important, IMO, as Gerrard is on the midfield.

As for Reina, well, the "clumsiness" of last game was at a point where it didn't really matter, and I don't see any goalkeepers doing many of those sort of things during a season, so I think he'll be sharpened in the next couple of games...

[BakedBeans]

Get out of our forum.:p :mad:

On a serious note, fans on the LFC forums are called for Reina to be dropped because of his blunders so far this season. Some are calling for Carra to be dropped too.


I presume you mean the official forum? talk of these two players getting dropped is hideous.

[Mitthrawnuruodo]

The match againt PSV is very boring, with a minute to go of the first half... :(

Funny trivia: Morientes just scored his second goal for Valencia against Olympiakos... ;)

[BakedBeans]

The match againt PSV is very boring, with a minute to go of the first half...

Wha... its been superb...

[Mitthrawnuruodo]

Wha... its been superb...What...? The first half...? Except a couple of half chances from Bellamy there was nothing worth seeing... :(

It actually was so boring that I switched to Grey's Anatomy during half time. Going to switch back for the end/highlights when that is over...

[Mitthrawnuruodo]

Ooooh... that Gerrard shot in the post had really deserved a better faith... bad luck... :(

[pknz]

So Tottenham tonite, its gonna be another later night for me.

I hope for a 2-1 or 1-0 win.

Latest news:

Hyypia will replace Jamie Carragher, while Riise comes in for Fabio Aurelio. Rafa has opted to stick with Dirk Kuyt and Craig Bellamy up front and Mark Gonzalez gets a start in place of Luis Garcia.

Liverpool - Reina, Finnan, Riise, Hyypia, Agger, Gerrard, Sissoko, Gonzalez, Alonso, Kuyt, Bellamy. Subs - Dudek, Aurelio, Crouch, Carragher, Garcia.

[pknz]

OH YEAH! 3-0 win. Gonzales, Kuyt and Riise.


Joooooooohn Arne Riise Ooh! Ahh! I wanna knooooooow, what your right foots for?

[evoluzione]

that's more like it


Momo had another bad game and Gerrard is wasted out on the right. glad he perked up for the second half though.

other than that, decent performances all round really. some beautiful stuff at times.

i've a feeling this year will be as last, had the season started in october we'd have won the league.

[pknz]

2-0 up against Galatasaray at half time. Garcia and Crouch on the sheet, useless Sky isn't even showing this match:mad:

Edit: Did I say 2-0? 3-0 now, Crouchie again.
Edit 2: 3-2 last 5 mins...tense.

Full time 3-2, well done for holding on but we shouldn't have had to after a 3-0 lead.

I love this piece of commentary on ESPN Gamecast
86 mins - Theres a certain irony here: Liverpool won the European Cup in Turkey after being 3-0 down. Tonight Liverpool went 3-0 up against Turkish opposition and nearly threw it away.. Ok, so its's not irony, but you see the point... Maybe I'll shut up.

[Mitthrawnuruodo]

Ok, that 3rd goal was amazing... I'll admit that...

http://gfx.dagbladet.no/pub/artikkel/4/47/478/478049/crouch_apbrasse858_1159390047.jpg

...even if it's hard to say... ;)

[pknz]

Yep, I'm wearing all red as I do. Just waiting for it to begin.

Come on you redmen.

[WinterMute]

Been somewhat absent from this discussion for a while....

Just like to say:

C'MON YOU REDS!!!

That is all.











p.s. How did Crouch not snap something?

[pknz]

Grrrrr!:mad: Useless decisions, terrible lino. Hopefully some scouse lad beats the crap out of him.

Seemed like lots of players were loosing there footing today.

[Mitthrawnuruodo]

Hmmm... it's been strangely quiet in this thread the last month or so... so I thought you might need a bit of cheering up:

http://att.macrumors.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=60562&stc=1&d=1161756819

Here's today's Pondus for you... :)

[pknz]

I guess its quiet as we are dissapointed with form.

Not happy watching LFC knock it around at the back when we are 2-0 down.

[evoluzione]

yep, bad form so far this year...

anyone but Zenden, please! he's so bad, such a waste of space...his touch is bad, his passing more so, his positioning terrible...if he must play, stick him out on the left so Stevie G can get back into the middle and enjoying/controlling the game again.

[pknz]

Well that was a good start to 2007, a 3-0 win against Bolton at Anfield. I have a personal hatred towards Bolton. Good work lads.

[Lord Blackadder]

I haven't been able to watch games (I live in the States and can't afford satellite/ITVn ATM), but have been following the Reds via web and podcast....

....Arsenal looks to overhaul us in the leauge, just one point behind, and they are on form right now. I think we have to take points from Man U and Arsenal in our matches with them if we want to stay in 3rd.

I'm more interested in the relegation battles though, the title is all but sealed. I think Wigan may go down and one of the bottom three could survive.

[evoluzione]

I haven't been able to watch games (I live in the States and can't afford satellite/ITVn ATM), but have been following the Reds via web and podcast....

....Arsenal looks to overhaul us in the leauge, just one point behind, and they are on form right now. I think we have to take points from Man U and Arsenal in our matches with them if we want to stay in 3rd.

I'm more interested in the relegation battles though, the title is all but sealed. I think Wigan may go down and one of the bottom three could survive.


where in the US are you?


should be a good game tomorrow at the Nou Camp, looking forward to it!

[pknz]

Liverpool we love you.

[®îçhå®?]

Liverpool we love you.


Despite the training camp saga :D (And know, i do not like the reds after they beat Wycombe in the FA Cup in the semis :mad: )

[925AS]

So what are you guys more embarrassed by the fact that Craig Bellamy tried to injure John Arne Riise by hitting his legs with a golf club, or that Benitez basically just gave Bellamy a slap on the hand by just fining him and putting him in the starting 11 against Barca.

Let's be honest what Bellamy did was assult and should not be tolerated. How many times has Bellamy done something to kill the image of football. He is now the Tonya Harding or football.

[pknz]

So what are you guys more embarrassed by the fact that Craig Bellamy tried to injure John Arne Riise by hitting his legs with a golf club, or that Benitez basically just gave Bellamy a slap on the hand by just fining him and putting him in the starting 11 against Barca.

Let's be honest what Bellamy did was assult and should not be tolerated. How many times has Bellamy done something to kill the image of football. He is now the Tonya Harding or football.

Well to be honest the fact that so many LFC players were fined for misconduct. But I wouldn't listen to all media reports, they do have a tendency to blow things up.

[Lord Blackadder]

where in the US are you?


should be a good game tomorrow at the Nou Camp, looking forward to it!

I'm currently at grad school in Michigan's Upper Peninsula...my home base is in Cleveland, OH. I want to get ITVN for Setanta Sports, but right now my financial aid package is just too tight. I'm planning on getting it this August though, so next season will be available to me in all its glory.

RE: the training bust-up: as far as I'm concerned, they should let Bellamy go if he really attacked Riise's legs with a golf club. That is just unacceptable. I don't think Liverpool really needs him anyway.

But maybe the tabloids are blowing it out of proportion - if 15 players got fined it was obviously something beyond just Riise and Bellamy. My guess is he fined the players for getting wasted more than anything else.

Do any of you guys in the US (or elsewhere) listen to the World Soccer Daily podcast?

[925AS]

I'm currently at grad school in Michigan's Upper Peninsula...my home base is in Cleveland, OH. I want to get ITVN for Setanta Sports, but right now my financial aid package is just too tight. I'm planning on getting it this August though, so next season will be available to me in all its glory.

RE: the training bust-up: as far as I'm concerned, they should let Bellamy go if he really attacked Riise's legs with a golf club. That is just unacceptable. I don't think Liverpool really needs him anyway.

But maybe the tabloids are blowing it out of proportion - if 15 players got fined it was obviously something beyond just Riise and Bellamy. My guess is he fined the players for getting wasted more than anything else.

Do any of you guys in the US (or elsewhere) listen to the World Soccer Daily podcast?

Im sure the tabloids hyped it up a little more than it really was, but it was Bellamy so nothing would surprise me.

I do listen to World Soccer Daily, I also watch Steven and Nick on FFF, and I can get a bit tired of them on the phone in. But for the most part they are good, the only annoying thing is callers that try to call in and ask REALLY simple questions and make them complex. I mean if they just read the headlines (not even the articles) they would have their answers and I wouldnt have to listen to them.

[Lord Blackadder]

Well looky who scored against Barca (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/6371395.stm)...I guess the golf club incident hasn't dulled either one of those guys skills. :D

LOVE Bellamy's celebration...way to give the media the finger!

Im sure the tabloids hyped it up a little more than it really was, but it was Bellamy so nothing would surprise me.

I do listen to World Soccer Daily, I also watch Steven and Nick on FFF, and I can get a bit tired of them on the phone in. But for the most part they are good, the only annoying thing is callers that try to call in and ask REALLY simple questions and make them complex. I mean if they just read the headlines (not even the articles) they would have their answers and I wouldnt have to listen to them.

I've only watched FFF once or twice - it's not as good as the radio show IMHO, but OK.

I love hearing Nick and Steven rant about Landycakes and all things dealing with US soccer. Some of their regular callers are freaking annoying, and others (like Lawrence "the Gooner") are entertaining. I also like their stand-in guy Howard, even if he is a Man U supporter...

[xUKHCx]

Momo had a blinder tonight. Bellamy's completely unselfish pass to Riise made the second goal.

Have to say that the referee was absolutely shocking. What the hell was Agger's yellow card about. He was far too protective of the players and just got things completely wrong. It was like Liverpool were playing against 12 men.

Hope Momo recovers quickly as he is top notch.

The match would have been great if it weren't for the ref.

Also did anyone see that Barca fan/steward/photographer who gobbed at Gerrard.

I would also like to say to all the Man U fans out there and that i hope everyone is all right and that the truth is seen. Man U were treated appallingly by Lillie and in my view Lillie should be knocked out of the tournament for their behaviour and they way they treated the Man U fans.

Justice for the 96

YNWA

[pknz]

4-0 win over Sheffield, God scored 2 penalties and Crouch broke his nose.

Masherano debuted too.

Its been a good week.

[pknz]

Mmmmm Champions League Finalness. Mmmmm

[evoluzione]

anyone going to watch the Champions League 3rd place playoff on saturday? oops, sorry, i mean the FA Cup Final!

should be a great game....but not as great as teh "rematch" on Wednesday, boy am i looking forward to it

da da da da da daa daaa daaaaaa

[xUKHCx]

anyone going to watch the Champions League 3rd place playoff on saturday? oops, sorry, i mean the FA Cup Final!

should be a great game....but not as great as teh "rematch" on Wednesday, boy am i looking forward to it

da da da da da daa daaa daaaaaa

Was trying so hard to get tickets for the final, in the end it would've cost be in the region of £2000, just can't afford that.

Went to the Charlton game, poor Padelli way too nervous on his debut. We played shockingly but suppose it is good to get it out of their system. Major plus though as soon as Kewell came on for Bolo the quality immediately shot up. Kewell was on fire, had something to prove and boy did he. If only God was on the pitch when the penalty was awarded, at anfield in front of the Kop would have been an amazing send off. (Lets hope he gets one in the Champions League Final)

Good to see Dudek at half time, despite recent form he has done us proud.

And finally was a sad sad day to say goodbye to God, my childhood hero, not afraid to say that a tear or two was shed as he waved goodbye. We will all miss you Robbie.

[fowler76]

The Guardian is giving away a collectable Champions League Final match day programme with Tuesday’s paper. This souvenir has loads of great stuff about the match on Wednesday, the teams and their history in the competition, all in a classic retro style that harks back to a golden age of the beautiful game. http://football.guardian.co.uk/

[xUKHCx]

The Guardian is giving away a collectable Champions League Final match day programme with Tuesday’s paper. This souvenir has loads of great stuff about the match on Wednesday, the teams and their history in the competition, all in a classic retro style that harks back to a golden age of the beautiful game. http://football.guardian.co.uk/

Love the username and thanks for the 'up on the Guardian tomorrow, must remember to buy it.

YNWA

[pknz]

Man I was so excited last night I couldn't get to sleep for ages. One more sleep here. Then up at 6.30am to watch.

So excited.

[pknz]

Come on you redmen!

Youll Never Walk Alone

[Piarco]

Man I'm nervous. Not helping is the dream I had 3 nights ago... we lost 4-1 :(
There's a different feeling this time to 2005... maybe because Milan will be out for blood.
But Number Six would be so, so sweet :D

C'MON THE REDS!

[xUKHCx]

I so hope we win tonight, really love to silence the Chelski and Man U fans. I'm going to the pub about 4 hours early so I can get a good seat.

Sing loud sing proud

When you walk through a storm
Hold your head up high
And don't be afraid of the dark
At the end of the storm
Is a golden sky
And the sweet silver song of a lark

Walk on through the wind
Walk on through the rain
Tho' your dreams be tossed and blown
Walk on, walk on
With hope in your heart
And you'll never walk alone
You'll never walk alone

[Don't panic]

i can understand being confident fans, but the webmaster at the official liverpool website slightly overdid it this time!

:D :D talk about jinxing it...

[dogbone]

The Alarm just went off at 4.15am and I got up and had a look at ebay but I couldn't see anything coming up and then I remembered the alarm was for the CL match.

Good Luck Scousers, here's hoping you don't get Kaka all over you.

[Silencio]

1-0 AC Milan at the half. Liverpool looked like the better side all half, dominating possession and having a few decent chances to score. However, a dumb foul on Kaka near the end of regular time led to a close-in free kick which AC cashed in nicely.

[Project]

Did you see the new iTunes ad? I love it! Didnt think we would see it on UK screens.

As for the match, im a Man City fan but really routing for Liverpool. The Scousers have bossed the game completely, but not really had the cutting edge. Zenden is absolute garbage. Id be tempted to bring Kewell on.

[dogbone]

Unlucky for Liverpool to get a goal against them off the shoulder. But they're playing really well and I'm sure Kewell will come up with a moment of brilliance to get some revenge for the World Cup.

[Jaffa Cake]

Well, Benitez did the trick with his half-time team talk two years ago, hopefully he'll be able to pull off another morale and performance booster tonight.

[Silencio]

Ugh! Great chance for Gerrard, but one touch too many...

[Silencio]

Don't know how Ihzahgi (sp?) stayed onsides on that run, but 2-0 AC.

[Jaffa Cake]

Hang on a minute... 2-1. :D

[Silencio]

Kuyt heads one in. Don't turn the lights out yet.

[Project]

********. there was still 20 seconds left of injury time and they were wasting time and made a substitution

[Jaffa Cake]

...they were wasting time and made a substitutionThey're perfectly entitled to kill a bit of time by bringing a sub or two on. But the referee did blow for time early. Rafa doesn't look best pleased.

[Henri Gaudier]

Fowler. That's who was needed. Big mistake by your manager.

[xUKHCx]

We outclassed them but football is football. I am pleased with the way we played against them, can anyone say Kaka played like Man U let him. I forgot he was on the pitch. I think this will serve us well for the future, showed that we are a top side competing in one of the top competitions, ill help us draw top players for the future. The expereince is priceless, Gerrard will never want to feel what he felt tonight ever again along with everyone else out there.

2 years ago we showed how good and bad we are and got the prise. Tonight we weren't rewarded. In years to come we will win again, it is in our blood.

I am absolutely proud of our side and pleased with the way the played. Pennant did extremely well, does anyone know if the Curtis Pennant from Nottingham is any relation to Jermaine, too much of a coincidence to not be. If it is then that just adds to his performance because it must be so hard to hear that a relative (10 years old) is lost and know they have to play on. There was even an announcement in the second half.

Think Bellamy is out for next season, he would've played if Benitez was planing on keeping he be it is the experience that money can't buy and Benitez wouldn't waste it on someone he is planning on selling.

Well done lads, you did us proud.

[Jaffa Cake]

...does anyone know if the Curtis Pennant from Nottingham is any relation to Jermaine, too much of a coincidence to not be.We were wondering that, what with Pennant (Jermaine as well as the mysterious Curtis) being from Nottingham and all that. The commentators remarked on it, and their feeling was that he may well have been a relation.

[Markleshark]

http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/42964000/jpg/_42964383_milan3300.jpg

Feels good, really good.

Whats that comin' over the hill, it's Pippo Inzaghi, it's Pippo Inzaghiiiiii!!

[Brize]

They're perfectly entitled to kill a bit of time by bringing a sub or two on. But the referee did blow for time early. Rafa doesn't look best pleased.

I always thought that referees were obligated to incorporate the time taken for substitutions into added time. Is this not the case?

[xUKHCx]

I always thought that referees were obligated to incorporate the time taken for substitutions into added time. Is this not the case?

Thought it was an additional 30 seconds per sub

Also the ref was guilty of listening to the Milan players especially regarding Mascherano's yellow card. The ref clearly did not like the challenge but he gave the "no more" warning to him. Then after some Milan players spoke to the ref Mascherano got a yellow card.

[Jaffa Cake]

I always thought that referees were obligated to incorporate the time taken for substitutions into added time. Is this not the case?In theory yes, but referees can sometimes be a law unto themselves when it comes to stoppage time and how much time they actually add on. It’s a good job Man Utd weren’t playing last night otherwise we might still be here now waiting for them to get an equaliser. :p ;)

[Brize]

Thought it was an additional 30 seconds per sub

If that's the case, the referee blew the whistle almost a minute early.

[pknz]

<some stupid photo>
Feels good, really good.

Whats that comin' over the hill, it's Pippo Inzaghi, it's Pippo Inzaghiiiiii!!

Are you asking to get flamed?

[Markleshark]

Are you asking to get flamed?

Me? I wouldn't. I'll put a Liverpool one up to make it even.

http://msn.foxsports.com/id/6843594_7_2.jpg

[pknz]

Hmm. Still depressed from losing?

Have cake.

[xUKHCx]

Hmm. Still depressed from losing?

Have cake.

Did you make that?

Looks amazing.

[pknz]

Did you make that?

Looks amazing.

Na, I can't take credit for that, it was my sister.

[xUKHCx]

Na, I can't take credit for that, it was my sister.

Well she is very talented, might try and make one for my girlfriend for her next birthday.

Anyway have you seen Rafa has issused a hands off for Hyypia , i thought he was for the chop. But suppose he is good backup incase of injury or players who are in need of a rest.

[pknz]

The new owners promised fans there would be transfer activity this week at Liverpool, so far I am not seeing anything.

I guess its only half way through the week, but I would have liked to have heard a few rumblings by now.

[Queso]

The new owners promised fans there would be transfer activity this week at Liverpool, so far I am not seeing anything.

I guess its only half way through the week, but I would have liked to have heard a few rumblings by now.
Not exactly first team stuff, but I'm hearing the deal for you to take two of our youngsters is all but signed. Greg Tansey and Ryan Crowther, midfield and wing respectively.

EDIT : Apparently the delay is down to our Physio Roger Wylde being on holiday, so he can't sign off their medical certificates. On the downside for us, it looks like Ben Robinson, our Youth Goalkeeper has been poached by you lot too :mad:

[pknz]

Big news. Torres passed his medical on Tuesday and is set to make his 26.5mil transfer or Wednesday.

Ahh more Spanish goodness.

[Markleshark]

Ahh more Spanish goodness.

Yeah, yet more of the EPL clubs doing great work for their national team. You think Rafa has been talking to AW?

Good player mind you, very good. Worth 27Million? Not for me. Is anyone though?

[ViM]

Torres is probably going to flop and this is coming from a Liverpool supporter. Sure he is an improvement and will most likely add something different but that was said about Kuyt (big heart but not going to get close to 20 a season) and Bellamy (just isn't good enough).

Torres needs to score at least 20 goals in his first season (unlikely) to justify his inflated 27.5 million pound transfer. The odds are against him because he has never scored more than 20 goals a season, he needs to adapt, Rafa will probably rotate him a lot. Fernando Torres might be the next Fernando Morientes - great player but sh*t in England.

[xUKHCx]

When did Rafa/Ricky Gervias get a tash

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/images5/280607_rafa_120_7.jpg

[jaden]

hello mate this is cutris pennant .i am jermaine pennants brother and im 15 not 10 the greeks got it all mixed up they treated me like ****,they would not let us (me and my my uncles) in to pick up the vip tickets,they was being racist the lot.liverpool fans were gettin treeated like **** and he ac milan fans was ok it doesnt matter anyway even no i didnt end uo watchin the game i heard we done ourselves proud and jermaine played well so we will be back now especillay now weve got fernando torres.07/08 season is OURS.

[Jaffa Cake]

Can any of our resident scousers shed any light on the rumours that young reserve teamer Paul Anderson is on the verge of signing for Swansea City?

[pknz]

Can any of our resident scousers shed any light on the rumours that young reserve teamer Paul Anderson is on the verge of signing for Swansea City?

Do we have any resident scousers? :confused:

[Jaffa Cake]

Do we have any resident scousers? :confused:Well, resident-Liverpool-supporters-of-whom-many-don't-actually-live-in-Liverpool takes longer to type, and I'm wary of wear and tear on my MacBook's keyboard... ;)

Anyway, he has gone to Swansea it turns out – but just on a season-long loan, so that's alright.

[xUKHCx]

Pictures of the new stadium design released. Glad to see the comments surrounding the Kop. Full story here (http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/newstadium/)

Liverpool Football Club today unveiled stunning new designs for their stadium in Stanley Park, coinciding with the submission of the official planning application to Liverpool City Council.

Scheduled to open in 2010, the 60,000 seat stadium has been designed to allow for future expansion which could see the capacity increased to the high seventies dependent on improvements to the local transport infrastructure.

The central importance of the Kop has also been recognised with a hugely increased capacity to 18,000 seats in a single tier stand.

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/newstadium/images/2007/edit-0707-STADIUM-ex1.jpg

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/newstadium/images/2007/edit-0707-STADIUM-ex2.jpg

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/newstadium/images/2007/edit-0707-STADIUM-in1.jpg

[Piarco]

Do we have any resident scousers? :confused:

*waves*
One right here! :D

Dunno about Anderson though Jaffa. I knew about the loan, but a signing is news to me. Will ask one who knows more than I...

The new stadium looks pretty damn great, especially if it maintains the surrounding greenery of Stanley Park. Glad The Kop is going to be maintained, but they would have been mad to remove The Twelfth Man. :D

[tomoisyourgod]

Do we have any resident scousers? :confused:

I am and a Liverpool fan :)

[Brize]

I'd be interested to hear what Liverpool fans think of the new design - I think it looks dreadful. The original plans for New Anfield were far superior to this. I have to say that I prefer Everton's new stadium. :o

[tomoisyourgod]

The idea of replicating the Kop end in that fashion I like...

However, these designs looks rushed and tacky. The first 60,000 stadium (below)
http://www.stadiumguide.com/anfieldnew1.jpg

http://www.stadiumguide.com/anfieldnew5.jpg

http://www.stadiumguide.com/anfieldnew3.jpg

far more pleasing to the eye... the design released today (in xUKHCx's post) just looks like a tutorial you'd see for Blender 3D beginner level....

As for the actual aesthetics... it's hideous... I don't like it one bit, reminds me of a space station you'd see on the Jetsons

[Jaffa Cake]

Pictures of the new stadium design released...I can't make my mind up on this one... I think the interior shot looks pretty good, but I'm not keen on the exterior at all – the south-east view, for example, looks like it's got a big chunk missing out of it. In saying that, at least they're looking towards doing something a bit different, as opposed to some of the rather bland identikit stadiums we've seen pop up in recent years.

I think as well it's pretty obvious that the designs are at a very early stage – the final design may very well end up significantly different from these renders.

[Piarco]

I can't make my mind up on this one... I think the interior shot looks pretty good, but I'm not keen on the exterior at all – the south-east view, for example, looks like it's got a big chunk missing out of it. In saying that, at least they're looking towards doing something a bit different, as opposed to some of the rather bland identikit stadiums we've seen pop up in recent years.

I think as well it's pretty obvious that the designs are at a very early stage – the final design may very well end up significantly different from these renders.

I agree with Jaffa here... I'm not sure about the design yet, but if they keep the greenery in Stanley Park, I'm inclined to give it the nod. The original design was very very generic (could have been the Emirates Stadium) and safe, the new design pushes things forward, and I'm all for that.
However, if its been based on what the designers are turning out in the States that just plain lazy... this is football not the NFL.
Still, I'm about 60/40 in favour... will be interesed to see what everyone thinks when I head back up to visit the folks...

[Jaffa Cake]

I'm not sure about the design yet, but if they keep the greenery in Stanley Park, I'm inclined to give it the nod.That’s a good point, actually – the renders don’t show the proposed stadium in the context of its potential surroundings. From a personal point of view, Hull’s stadium is in parkland and it’s a great setting, it really sets the building off well – it looks great emerging above the trees as you approach it.

Do you have any idea if they’re actually planning on keeping the parkland around the new ground, then? I suppose they’re going to need some pretty hefty car parking facilities for a 60,000+ seater, which could potentially gobble quite a bit of green space up... I’m not familiar with Liverpool or Stanley Park in particular so I don’t know how much space they have to play with?

[pknz]

I am and a Liverpool fan :)

*waves*
One right here! :D

Dunno about Anderson though Jaffa. I knew about the loan, but a signing is news to me. Will ask one who knows more than I...

The new stadium looks pretty damn great, especially if it maintains the surrounding greenery of Stanley Park. Glad The Kop is going to be maintained, but they would have been mad to remove The Twelfth Man. :D

Yay some real scousers:P

I'd be interested to hear what Liverpool fans think of the new design - I think it looks dreadful. The original plans for New Anfield were far superior to this. I have to say that I prefer Everton's new stadium. :o

To be honest, I prefer the more simple, boxy design of Anfield. From the outside at least, in pictures it not exactly "pretty."

[Fimo]

Anyone watching the game today vs Porto? I have a feeling it will be a 0-0 or 1-1 draw, although I wouldn't mind a win of course, Porto are currently top of the table in The Portuguese Liga, played 4 won 4, so I am expecting a fairly tough game.

[evoluzione]

Anyone watching the game today vs Porto? I have a feeling it will be a 0-0 or 1-1 draw, although I wouldn't mind a win of course, Porto are currently top of the table in The Portuguese Liga, played 4 won 4, so I am expecting a fairly tough game.



good prediction...dire game, but an ok result going forward.

[Piarco]

Any nerves ahead of "Teh Derby" tomorrow? I'm unfortunately going to the pub with my future housemate to be.... and she's a Blue :mad:
Fortunately she doesn't know the pub we're going to is particularly Liverpool centric :D

[pknz]

Nerves. Not yet.

I guess they'll come when I find out who is still not fit.

Agger and Alonso are out? Possible Torres. Any others?

[Piarco]

Kuyt's still a doubt like Torres. We could have done with both of them being match fit too, they'd give the Toffee's a world of problems :D
And it would be nice seeing Torres play in a Premiership game too :rolleyes:

Still, Everton have lost the last 3 out of 4, so I'm hopeful of a result...

[evoluzione]

after our recent performances i'm worried, but it's the perfect time to bounce back and stuff 'em :)

[pknz]

after our recent performances i'm worried, but it's the perfect time to bounce back and stuff 'em :)

Well we got a bit lucky there really. But I guess we'll take that.

[Loge]

Well we got a bit lucky there really. But I guess we'll take that.

Derby wins are always sweet however achieved. :D

[PTA]

I am going to crash this shin-dig for a moment.

http://www.avfcblog.com/images/new-villa-badge.gif

That is all.

[Piarco]

Well we got a bit lucky there really. But I guess we'll take that.

Derby wins are always sweet however achieved. :D

But damn it was ugly... and ill-won. Jamie C should have been sent off plain and simple, his "management" of Lescott was shocking (especially the second time around) and how he got away with i I don't know. Stevie G certainly did seem to influence the ref, at least from the angles that we saw in the replays. Shocking win. But there's a couple of things we can take away from the game:

1) We scored all of the goals
2) Phil Neville would make a cracking keeper
3) Jamie Carragher likes hugs

Still.... we won :D

[kerpow]

We were robbed. As much by the referee as by ourselves.

[és:]

Pictures of the new stadium design released. Glad to see the comments surrounding the Kop. Full story here (http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/newstadium/)


<snip images>

It baffles me as to why Liverpool released those images of the stadium, they are appalling. Many better ones now exist.

In my opinion (having seen just about every document that has been released, every image and all the architectural drawings) it's going to be one of the best stadia in the world. 78-80k seater by the time it's finished, the largest single tier stand in the world and an amazing design (although those images make it look horrible). I actually prefer the 75k seater stadium that Valencia are building, externally - but internally it's just another bowl and that wouldn't have worked for our football club.

I'll try to get some more images and information together if any of you are interested, at all?

The new owners suite/s are amazing. The changing rooms and facilities are about 5 times the size of my house and it's generally amazing.

[és:]

Pictures of the new stadium design released. Glad to see the comments surrounding the Kop. Full story here (http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/newstadium/)


<snip images>

It baffles me as to why Liverpool released those images of the stadium, they are appalling. Many better ones now exist.

In my opinion (having seen just about every document that has been released, every image and all the architectural drawings) it's going to be one of the best stadia in the world. 78-80k seater by the time it's finished, the largest single tier stand in the world and an amazing design (although those images make it look horrible). I actually prefer the 75k seater stadium that Valencia are building, externally - but internally it's just another bowl and that wouldn't have worked for our football club.

I'll try to get some more images and information together if any of you are interested, at all?

The new owners suite/s are amazing. The changing rooms and facilities are about 5 times the size of my house and it's generally amazing. Like so many great pieces of architecture (and this is real architecture, not the cloned bowls that have been popping up all over the place in the last decade) it has taken a while to get used to, but the way it dips it cap to the history of English stadiums and broken away from the symmetrical boredom of the new designs is very bold, it took some balls and some imagination, but they have really pulled it off.

[liverbird07]

'Oh round the fields of Anfield road where once we watched the KING KENNY play Stevie Highway on the wing we had dreams and songs to sing of the glory round the fields of Anfield road'....... What happened to all the glory of years gone by? The team who won the CL 5 times hardly has the ability to keep possession of the ball anymore. I don't recognise LFC anymore. We had the spirit , we have the talent , we had the vibe but sadly all the energy and urge to win games is diminishing from our players these days. The talent and skills are there but sadly the mind managing our team isn't. Last season rotation won us nothing yet Rafa still insists to stick to rotation even though it shatters the spirit, confidence and self esteem of our great players. I think it's time Rafa took a last look at Anfield and does the decent thing and leave . Let us start building the confidence in our team , let us start to achieve what we deserve, let us go back to the Mighty Reds days. Our glory will return when Rafa goes !

[és:]

'Oh round the fields of Anfield road where once we watched the KING KENNY play Stevie Highway on the wing we had dreams and songs to sing of the glory round the fields of Anfield road'.......


Not quite right, but close.

It's:

All 'round, the fields of Anfield road,
Where once, we watched the King Kenny play (and could he play),
We had Heighway on the wing,
We had dreams and songs to sing,
of the glory, 'round the fields of Anfield road.

AAALLLLLLLLLLLLL ROUNDDDDDDDD......... ;)


Here (http://youtube.com/watch?v=laApMICgKE8) is the full song and Here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4piEa3xFegU) we are singing it



What happened to all the glory of years gone by? The team who won the CL 5 times hardly has the ability to keep possession of the ball anymore. I don't recognise LFC anymore. We had the spirit , we have the talent , we had the vibe but sadly all the energy and urge to win games is diminishing from our players these days.

What are you dribbling on about? 'These days', do you mean the last few games where we have have been out of form and have had important players missing.


The talent and skills are there but sadly the mind managing our team isn't. Last season rotation won us nothing yet Rafa still insists to stick to rotation even though it shatters the spirit, confidence and self esteem of our great players.

More crap. 2 La Liga's, 1 FA Cup, 3 European Trohpies and another European Cup final.... That's what Rafa and his rotation has done in the last 5 years.

Other teams rotate as much as us, and that's a fact. United only used a couple of less players last season and when you consider we used half the youth team in our last games, it works out less.

I think it's time Rafa took a last look at Anfield and does the decent thing and leave.

I doubt you've ever taken a real look at Anfield, but it's about time you left. You're not a supporter, your a kneejerk reactionary.

Our glory will return when Rafa goes !

That's a nerve, considering he is the one that has brought them back. You are in a long list of kneejerks that the club doesn't need supporting them.

I bet you weren't there those night Rafa masterminded wins against Chelsea, Juve, Bayer, AC Milan, Barca and I'll bet that you weren't there the night Stevie picked up the biggest prize in football in Istanbul, either.

Bet you weren't calling for his head then though. Oh no, just now after some very important players are out and we are in a run of poor form.... then you call for his head.

Rafa is a top coach and to take the club so far forward in just 3 years is brilliant. You sound like one of those Man Utd supporters that was calling for Alex Ferguson's head before he won his first title... they look a little silly now.

[scotthayes]

Don't know why Liverpool fans are moaning so much.

You are 4th in the Premiership, with a game in hand. Which if you win would take you to 3rd.

So you've had a few bad games in Europe and now it time for Raffa the Gaffa to go... some people are never happy!!!

God knows how you would cope if you supported Birmingham City (we really know how to suffer).


Oh and there is no need to mention 0-7,

[és:]

Don't know why Liverpool fans are moaning so much.


It's just a handful of people that don't understand or don't want to understand what Rafa has achieved at this club and how far he has taken it forward.

[liverbird07]

It's just a handful of people that don't understand or don't want to understand what Rafa has achieved at this club and how far he has taken it forward.

Ok so we won FA cup and champions league since Rafa came but since he started the rotation experiment we have started to plummit and now we're hitting an all time low. The lack of confidence in our players (thanks to Rafa's rotation) is beginning to show and this is sending good vibes to the likes of Arsenal and Manks. E =mcsquared
Rafa x rotation = 0 Trophies

[Jaffa Cake]

Clubs like Manchester United and Arsenal have reaped the benefits of sticking by their manager in the long term, even during spells when results haven’t been favourable. Benitez’s past record demonstrates he’s a good manager and he hasn’t lost those abilities overnight, and I think that getting rid now might not be the best move. While things might not be going brilliantly at the moment the manager at least deserves the chance to show he can turn things around.

He might not have achieved the holy grail of the league title, but then again neither has any other Liverpool manger for the best part of two decades. Two major domestic cups and the Champions League since 2004 isn’t that bad a return, you know...

However, he really could do with losing the beard. ;)

[scotthayes]

Ok so we won FA cup and champions league since Rafa came but since he started the rotation experiment we have started to plummit and now we're hitting an all time low. The lack of confidence in our players (thanks to Rafa's rotation) is beginning to show and this is sending good vibes to the likes of Arsenal and Manks. E =mcsquared
Rafa x rotation = 0 Trophies

Started the rotation, did he got for something like his 1st 99 games without picking the same team?

[és:]

Ok so we won FA cup and champions league since Rafa came but since he started the rotation experiment we have started to plummit and now we're hitting an all time low.

Shows how much you know about the team and the manager, I guess. He has rotated for 6 years. Won massive amounts of trophies on a much tighter budget than his main rivals for domestic and european titles(Barcelona, Real Madrid, Chelsea, United, AC Milan) all using the rotation policy.

You can judge over a few games if you like, I'll judge over what he has won and how his teams have played for years.

This was posted by somone on a Liverpool forum today and was aimed at the same shortsighted argument that you are using.

The obvious answer to anyone who watches us regularly and knows ANYTHING about football is we desperately miss Alonso and Agger who are the best passers in our first chopice XI and dictate the pace and rhythm of our play. They've been missing since Portsmouth where they aggravated metatarsal injuries picked up on international duty. Couple this to the loss of Torres who is our world class outlet up front. The losses to injury of both Aurelio and Arbeloa cou0led with Agger had stripped our defence bare of all pace leaving us with a flat footed back four playing very deep. This has stretched our play with the attack/midfield/defence too far apart and it's nigh on impossible to play decent football in such circumstances as you inevitably tend to hit longer balls as you have fewer short options on.

Check out these posts, too.

Here (http://www.redandwhitekop.com/forum/index.php?topic=197257.0) and Here (http://www.redandwhitekop.com/forum/index.php?topic=197221.0)... read carefully.

[pknz]

Great win! Broke a few records then we did. :D:D:D

And the new stadium has got the green light from the council.

[Blue Velvet]

So, how long before Rafa is gone?

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/l/liverpool/7108721.stm


Benitez renews attack on owners

Benitez has refused to back down in his dispute with the owners
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has again risked the wrath of the club's American owners by openly questioning their transfer policy.
The Spaniard was told by club co-owner Tom Hicks to "quit talking about new players" after suggesting they were holding up his transfer plans.

But Benitez ignored that plea, saying: "They don't understand what the transfer window means in Europe. "They need to understand how difficult it is to sign players."

The rift between Benitez and Liverpool's American owners is now considered to be so deep that a report in Sunday's News of the World suggests the Spaniard will be sacked imminently, with Jose Mourinho in line to replace him.

[xUKHCx]

I watched that interview and I didn't think he "attacked" the owners or even "renewed" it, all he did was explain the reasons about his previous statement.

I think he has done a lot of good for the club and should stay for a long time to come.


I'm off to the Porto game

[WinterMute]

Yeah I saw that interview too, it's being misrepresented so that the media can have a "rift" story to publish.

Benitez isn't going anywhere, the owners know a thing or two about sports management, and they know a winner when they see one.

As for Mourinho at Anfield.....?

No, just....... no.

It's funny to see him touted for every single job, wether it exists or not mind.

[Loge]

Yes, but if the News of the World says so... :rolleyes:

[WinterMute]

Yes, but if the News of the World says so... :rolleyes:

Well, it must be true then!

Rafa's history and Jose will be in charge by christmas....!

God help us all.

[WinterMute]

Good result against Porto in the end, Torres was great and Harry looked like he might actually be going to play some footie for us (provided his legs don;t fall off obviously).

We we nervous for 30 mins after the equaliser, but they folded after the second and the 4-1 was only slightly flattering against a good side.

It's up to us now.

[pknz]

Cmon!!

[pknz]

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g217/Terryson/liverbird02_800.jpg

Liverbird upon me chest!

[pknz]

96 never forgotten
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[xUKHCx]

I plan to go down to Hillsborough today to see the memorial. Whenever I go to a Liverpool game I always make a point to take a minute or two at the memorial there.

[xUKHCx]

Today marks the 20 year anniversary.

Liverpool FC TV is available free today. Hopefully those in other countries will be able to view it online here (http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/eseason/LFC-TV/tv.asx).

The History channel is also showing some documentaries on the disaster later tonight.

The faces of the 96 (http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/hillsborough/images.html).

Twenty years ago today, thousands of Liverpool supporters made their way to Sheffield to watch their team take on Nottingham Forest in an FA Cup semi-final tie. As we all know, 96 of them never returned home.

Whatever team you support, please take a moment to remember them today.

Thanks for kind words