Liverpool Fc @ Anfield - Reds Supporters Gatherings

[SnowLeopards]

Losing Suarez was a massive blow and now Sterling is unfortunate.

When a club loses two bright players in consecutive seasons, it is time to wake up and smell the coffee.

Pierre.

[LeeHsienLoong]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CJth9TcWwAES3h1.jpg

A tweet from our owner last year.
Now is the time to make good on your comments! :cool:

[naemlo]

RS is not a Pool legend yet...no where near one...:)

I still dun understand why Manuel Pellegrini will pay so high for RS. :D :eek: Yes he might have the potential of becoming a great player but 49 mil pounds to gamble :D Guess money is not an issue. Praises to Liverpool for doing a good business.


Losing Suarez was a massive blow and now Sterling is unfortunate.




Players come and go. Heritage of Liverpool still continue.

[Xgenre]

I read an interesting article online. I can't find the link anymore. Basically, the article highlighted that Sterling and his agent has done a lot of ill-will in order to force a move to Manchester City. Every player has his price. The truth is at $49 million pounds, even without all the ill-will actions, Liverpool would have sold a 20 year old for $49 million pounds anyway.

So why do all the ill will stuff that will forever be linked to your name when the club you are joining is paying such an attractive price in the end?

[KangTuo]

personally, I feel that $49mil pound is good money we get for a unfinished product.
RS will be another shaun wright phillips in the making

[FunnyHippo]

Tiagong 49m wor...
Make sure the balloon boy don't come back to BITE Liverpool hor...

:D

[qw2op]

finally, sterling saga over ... no big loss, ibe can seamlessly take over ...

sinclair? ... me watched him play a li'l bit last season ... not impressed @ all ...

[blurking666]

ah well... after paying close to 9M to QPR, RS netted us 30M+... lazarette coming soon?

[bochapsing]

personally, I feel that $49mil pound is good money we get for a unfinished product.
RS will be another shaun wright phillips in the making

bro, sharing the same thought with u... :D:D
also think he likely to end up the shaun wright philips II...
even he does become a better player eventually, I think 49 mil is still good money for "so-called best young player in England, or some say Europe"...
if our scouts do their work, we definitely can get better youngsters abroad for cheaper price...

[LeeHsienLoong]

Rodgers has finally opened his golden mouth and as usual it is all rubbish.
This is what he had to say about sacking his backroom staff.

'I decided to make a change. I had two fantastic guys, both Colin and Mike are great professionals and were very supportive. I just felt the need to move in a different direction and the decision was purely made by myself. The guys have integrated very well into the group and hopefully we can continue with that ambiance in our work.'

If the club needs to move in a different direction, the decision is to fire Rodgers.

[masterwanker]

The deal is done.
I hope the club spends the money on a good striker although there are not many out there.
A defensive midfielder will be good also.

I also hope the club will spend the money wisely to get a proven quality striker. Liverpool need to play 2 strikers upfront and not 1 striker. Actually Emre Can can also play defensive midfielder .


That bad ha...

Anyway is ok to give your comment...all free to express your opinion or feedback..constructive feedback is always good...


Sorry lah just be realistic . Knowing how well the team played last season really cannot believe especially the last game. If BR doesn't improve on his tactics and his selection of players Liverpool will only get worse. :(

Rodgers has finally opened his golden mouth and as usual it is all rubbish.
This is what he had to say about sacking his backroom staff.

'I decided to make a change. I had two fantastic guys, both Colin and Mike are great professionals and were very supportive. I just felt the need to move in a different direction and the decision was purely made by myself. The guys have integrated very well into the group and hopefully we can continue with that ambiance in our work.'

If the club needs to move in a different direction, the decision is to fire Rodgers.

Frankly I have lost all respect for the manager when Liverpool fired the backroom staff . Also RS revolt against BR . That itself speaks a lot about the manager .

Lets see if BR knows how to deploy his players .

[snakehead]

I still dun understand why Manuel Pellegrini will pay so high for RS. :D :eek:

It's because of the homegrown players ruling..... Man C is still short of 5 HG players and the other clubs are so holding out for higher prices before selling to Man C :D

[sex crusader]

Rodgers has finally opened his golden mouth and as usual it is all rubbish.
This is what he had to say about sacking his backroom staff.

'I decided to make a change. I had two fantastic guys, both Colin and Mike are great professionals and were very supportive. I just felt the need to move in a different direction and the decision was purely made by myself. The guys have integrated very well into the group and hopefully we can continue with that ambiance in our work.'

If the club needs to move in a different direction, the decision is to fire Rodgers.

Wise words from a wise man! Unlike some blind supporters! Wasn't the two asst before were chosen by him! Hope? How long have we been hoping? Season after season we were hoping!:rolleyes:

[LeeHsienLoong]

Wise words from a wise man! Unlike some blind supporters! Wasn't the two asst before were chosen by him! Hope? How long have we been hoping? Season after season we were hoping!:rolleyes:

When Rodgers move from Swansea to Liverpool, some of the backroom staff followed him.
That being said, I think it is embarrassing for a club like Liverpool to be without any trophy for three years.
Look at the amount of money he has spent on players.
Rodgers said before the transfer decisions are made by him, therefore he only has himself to blame and should just walk out of the club.

[joew2005]

tis season is the last chance for BR.
If he cannot deliver any trophy by end of 2015/2016 season, he should be shown the door.
Even b4 that could happen, a few bad results during the season could also see him being sent packing.
bye bye BR, we would not be seeing u around for long.

[escobar43535]

tis season is the last chance for BR.
If he cannot deliver any trophy by end of 2015/2016 season, he should be shown the door.
Even b4 that could happen, a few bad results during the season could also see him being sent packing.
bye bye BR, we would not be seeing u around for long.

Not any trophy, only EPL and Europa will do for obvious reasons.

However, both highly unlikely looking at the current squad unless the Reds are able to buy a striker who can guarantee at least 20 plus EPL goals or the current strikers step up to the plate(not counting Sturridge in this regard, as Liverpool need a combination of at least 40 plus EPL goals from their 2 main strikers minimum, to be successful).

The minimum target for BR to survive next season must be top 4 EPL, alternatively winning Europa, in order to regain CL qualification for 16/17 season.

Looking at the current squad, I think alot depends on whether the likes of Lovren, Lallana, Markovic and Balotelli(assuming he remains) finally come good together with fresh signings Clyne, Milner, Firmino, Ings and Origi(can also consider him fresh i guess) hitting the ground running in top form.

[SnowLeopards]

The possibility of another trophy less season is relatively high.

Previous season signings will have to integrate with the new signings and the building would have to start again.

There is also no fixed structure within the team unlike Chelsea.

Pierre.

[qw2op]

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kicks off @ 9pm ...

[naemlo]

Now Liverpool vs Thai all star..... Toure is wearing the captain armband.

[qw2op]

pool leads after 3 min by a gol from markovic from a pass by teixeira ...

so far, markovic n teixeira impress ...

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ings managed 2 put bol in2 net from a corner after 23 min ... but gol was disallowed ...

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31 min, lambert crossed 2 rossiter who headed powerfully but directly @ goalie who pushed it over ze crossbar ...

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41 min, sakho nodded home from a teixeira corner ... pool leads 2-0 ...

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halftime ... markovic, teixeira, sakho impress most ...

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2nd half kicks off ...

heavy rain ...

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henderson passes, lallana scores ... pool leads by 3 ...

so far, milner, ibe n origi rook gud ...

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origi finally scores after hitting ze post twice earlier ... from a henderson corner, he heads home ... 4-0 ...

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fulltime score ... tas 0-4 pool ...


rodgers shud go get a striker ...


ps. gotta mention maguire does rook gud wen going 4ward ...

[masterwanker]

Now Liverpool vs Thai all star..... Toure is wearing the captain armband.

Very Jialat .


Glen Johnson signed for Stoke .

[LeeHsienLoong]

so far, markovic n teixeira impress ...

I wish Rodgers give Markovic, Teixeira and especially Ibe more chances next season.
Talented players but were either overlooked or played out of position.
Is either these players work out or they don't.

[naemlo]

Very Jialat .



Why jialat? :confused:

[owen10]

Caught the 2nd half of the match against Thais.

Frankly, the Thais fielding an understrength squad made Pool look good.

Origi looked quite decent. Although he missed a few good chances, I find his positioning and mobility quite good. Need to improve on his finishing. Maybe he's new, he need time to gel with the squad.

[Lamborghini]

Thanks to bro qw2op and owen10 for the updates on the match. :)

It will be good to see one or two established players signed.

I would love Liverpool to win either the Premier League or Europa League, while the FA Cup will be a bonus and no excuses this season please. :p

[escobar43535]

Football Funnys:

£49 million used to get you Zinedine Zidane, now it gets you Raheem Sterling:D

Jamie Carragher:

I wish Lfc bought players as well as they sold them!!:p

Actually jokes aside, I think Carragher is right. The total sales of just 3 players: Luis Suarez, Fernando Torres & Raheem Sterling would add up to a whopping sum of £174 million!! Lfc really need to spend more wisely.

[naemlo]

Actually jokes aside, I think Carragher is right. The total sales of just 3 players: Luis Suarez, Fernando Torres & Raheem Sterling would add up to a whopping sum of £174 million!! Lfc really need to spend more wisely.

Looking at the other side of the joke, Liverpool paid about 50 mil for 3 of them and sold them for about 170 mil....aren't they good in business? :D

[FunnyHippo]

Tiagong he no need to fake MC liao...

:D

http://e1.365dm.com/15/07/16-9/20/raheem-sterling-manchester-city_3325263.jpg?20150714221521

The world-class players are here and a squad capable of winning things year in, year out. The more quality players that are around you, the more quality it brings out in you so I can’t wait to get started and play alongside them.

I’m just glad it’s all over and done with and I can’t wait to get on the training field.

[francined69]

Good riddance of an underperforming player. May Man City not win anything next season. I'm sure Skrtel will give RS some good tackling when the 2 teams meet.

[sanuuk]

Benteke, only a mid table minded manager like BR will rate so highly of him !:rolleyes:

[Dirk Kuyt]

Benteke, only a mid table minded manager like BR will rate so highly of him !:rolleyes:

I think I know the logic why BR wants to sign Bentake.
Origi is back from loan and will be playing for Liverpool..... he and Bentake have an uncanny and telepathic understanding and are a lethal combination for Belgium when both are playing for their country. I think BR wants to bring that partnership into the Liverpool team.

Actually Bentake cannot be that bad as he is Belgium's first choice striker ahead of Romelo Lukaku & Eden Hazard.

[LeeHsienLoong]

Firmino will wear the number 11.
Hoping to see a few good signings to before the new season starts.

[escobar43535]

I think I know the logic why BR wants to sign Bentake.
Origi is back from loan and will be playing for Liverpool..... he and Bentake have an uncanny and telepathic understanding and are a lethal combination for Belgium when both are playing for their country. I think BR wants to bring that partnership into the Liverpool team.

Actually Bentake cannot be that bad as he is Belgium's first choice striker ahead of Romelo Lukaku & Eden Hazard.

The more important question though is whether Bentake is worth the whopping £30m plus release price?

[naemlo]

The more important question though is whether Bentake is worth the whopping £30m plus release price?

U might think he is not worth but Louis van Gaal thinks he is worth. :D:eek:

[Xgenre]

The more important question though is whether Bentake is worth the whopping £30m plus release price?

I think he is worth it. He is young (24) and is very experienced in the EPL (lesser time needed to get used to playing for us in the EPL). He is also a proven scorer (look at his stats over the last few seasons). We should get him asap to beat off competitors and for him to have a longer pre-season with us. He is big sized but he is not slow like Carroll.

Even if we sell him after 3 season, at age 27, his transfer fee will not be cheap too. Our risk of paying $30 plus million now is not that high. Wages unlikely to ask for 6 digit weekly fee too.

[sex crusader]

有钱就是任性啊! Scum is prepared to trigger benteke 's release clause just to be Rooney 's no. 2. Knn...pay so much money for a bench warmer!:Dknn...pool shd go for lacazette with that amount of money!

[LeeHsienLoong]

Liverpool is going to bid for Benteke.
With this kind of names linked to the club our manager can still say Liverpool can attract big names.
He must be dreaming.

[HonkyTonkyMan]

Seems like the only people joining this club now are the rejects. Benteke, can't help but see history repeating itself again as in the case of Carroll.

[joew2005]

benteke is not worth £$30m.
we are paying peanuts to get the monkey.

[escobar43535]

To be fair to Lfc, there does not seem to be all that much of proven quality strikers available on the market at the moment. Rondon may be, Lacazette think too expensive, so who else is left? Look even Mourinho has now taken a chance on Falcao, that just shows you what is on offer at the moment.

[sex crusader]

To be fair to Lfc, there does not seem to be all that much of proven quality strikers available on the market at the moment. Rondon may be, Lacazette think too expensive, so who else is left? Look even Mourinho has now taken a chance on Falcao, that just shows you what is on offer at the moment.
RVP looks decent though but too bad scum will not sell their players to rival especially pool! Lol...32 mil for a mid table striker! Only in BR 's mind that this is a marquee signing,:rolleyes: pool is always a hai gong when come to transfer mkT! Andy Carroll 's lesson not enough? The sotong's lesson not enough?

[qw2op]

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kick off @ 4:45pm ...

[qw2op]

milner fired juz wide from a throw in after 3 min ...

lallana was a split second offside after 5 min ...

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petratos scored 4 brisbane roar after 16 min ... lazy pool defending ...

pool trails 0-1 ...

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ings had a shot saved by ze goalie after 24 min ...

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after 27 min, from a loong bol by milner 2 ze left, lallana scored! ...

1-1 ...

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in ze 44th min, from a milner corner, sakho headed powerfully 2wards gol ... ze goalie was beaten ...

but it was headed clear off ze goal line by brattan ...

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half time ...

gomez played like he wud b dislodging moreno from ze left back position ...

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2nd half started ...

no changes ...

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pool made 4 changes after 60 min ...

toure, maguire, ibe n kent 4 sakho, gomez, lallana n origi ...

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rossiter replaced lucas after 68 min ...

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milner scored after 74th min from a henderson pass ... pool now leads 2-1 ...

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after 78 min. ibe had a gud solo run from midfield all ze way 2wards gol oni 2 haf his shot blocked by ze goalie ...

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3 min +ed on time ...

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fulltime score - 2-1 in favor of pool ...


my man on ze match - milner ...

[SH149]

Liverpool are behind by a goal to nil

[snakehead]

Liverpool are behind by a goal to nil

Oredi 1-1 lah...

Watching the match here in T-ded99 with fellow Liverpool supporters although the club is not open for business yet :D

[SH149]

Oredi 1-1 lah...

Watching the match here in T-ded99 with fellow Liverpool supporters although the club is not open for business yet :D

Yup yup at that time I see the score is 1-0 but now 1-1

Anyway hope to see other players can put their name in the score sheet

[LeeHsienLoong]

To be fair to Lfc, there does not seem to be all that much of proven quality strikers available on the market at the moment. Rondon may be, Lacazette think too expensive, so who else is left? Look even Mourinho has now taken a chance on Falcao, that just shows you what is on offer at the moment.

I would have picked Benzema or Lacazette over Benteke.
Rodgers told Andy Carroll that Liverpool did not play in a way that suited an old-fashioned big man up front and therefore sold him.
Benteke and Carroll are not miles apart.
In fact Benteke has only scored 10 and 13 goals in his second and third season respectively.
This is 32m down the drain.

[MAYOR]

In fact Benteke has only scored 10 and 13 goals in his second and third season respectively.
This is 32m down the drain.

It's not fair to compare like this as Bentake was out injured for most of last season. In fact he only played the last 12 league games for AV and scored a total of 12 goals. That is 100% record of 1 goal per game...... which striker is able to match that? The comparison should be based on goals per game average instead of total goals for the entire season.

Bentake has played a total of 101 games in the BPL and scored 49 times. That's a goal return of 48.5% and very few strikers can match that. Not even Benzema or Higuain can come close to that scoring average. I fully support the move to bring Bentake into the Liverpool team. :)

[ShaTauKokDog]

It's not fair to compare like this as Bentake was out injured for most of last season. In fact he only played the last 12 league games for AV and scored a total of 12 goals. That is 100% record of 1 goal per game...... which striker is able to match that? The comparison should be based on goals per game average instead of total goals for the entire season.

Bentake has played a total of 101 games in the BPL and scored 49 times. That's a goal return of 48.5% and very few strikers can match that. Not even Benzema or Higuain can come close to that scoring average. I fully support the move to bring Bentake into the Liverpool team. :)
His goals were mainly header Ler! If our genius manager is to continue with his what tikam-tika system, benteke would fit meh? He can't run like Suarez or sturidge.unless BR is going to play a lone striker and I doubt so lor! BR like to play wingers mah!all I can see is another andy Carroll coming to Anfield lor!

[MAYOR]

His goals were mainly header Ler! If our genius manager is to continue with his what tikam-tika system, benteke would fit meh? He can't run like Suarez or sturidge.unless BR is going to play a lone striker and I doubt so lor! BR like to play wingers mah!all I can see is another andy Carroll coming to Anfield lor!

Headers? Halo doggy... Bentake is a shorty so he dun have the height for heading. Carroll is similar to Balotelli... both are static players who WAIT for the ball delivered to them. Bentake playing style is different from those two. He likes to move around and cause confusion in the opponents defence and he can powerful shooting from both feet. His main attributes is his strength, mobility and powerful shots. His weakness is he is not a 90 minute player and injury prone like Sturridge.

[SH149]

Headers? Halo doggy... Bentake is a shorty so he dun have the height for heading. Carroll is similar to Balotelli... both are static players who WAIT for the ball delivered to them. Bentake playing style is different from those two. He likes to move around and cause confusion in the opponents defence and he can powerful shooting from both feet. His main attributes is his strength, mobility and powerful shots. His weakness is he is not a 90 minute player and injury prone like Sturridge.

Injury prone ? We had one already y get another one who always report sick ?

[DavidShao]

1.90m is shorty?

Headers? Halo doggy... Bentake is a shorty so he dun have the height for heading. Carroll is similar to Balotelli... both are static players who WAIT for the ball delivered to them. Bentake playing style is different from those two. He likes to move around and cause confusion in the opponents defence and he can powerful shooting from both feet. His main attributes is his strength, mobility and powerful shots. His weakness is he is not a 90 minute player and injury prone like Sturridge.

[hawksbay]

looks like the benteke move as stalled as liverpool want to pay villa in installments. :p

[owen10]

Benteke

- injury prone, i agree. i also worry if he'll end up like Sturridge, a regular in the treatment room.

- Short? i disagree. In fact he scores many headers.

[LeeHsienLoong]

It's not fair to compare like this as Bentake was out injured for most of last season. In fact he only played the last 12 league games for AV and scored a total of 12 goals. That is 100% record of 1 goal per game...... which striker is able to match that? The comparison should be based on goals per game average instead of total goals for the entire season.

Bentake has played a total of 101 games in the BPL and scored 49 times. That's a goal return of 48.5% and very few strikers can match that. Not even Benzema or Higuain can come close to that scoring average. I fully support the move to bring Bentake into the Liverpool team. :)

You have to observe the picture holistically.
The goals came from crosses into the box.
This is not Liverpool's game as Rodgers prefers to play the ball from the back in a passing game.
That is the reason Rodgers like technical players.
Also 13 goals from almost 30 matches does not make him a outstanding striker.
This move for Benteke is a projection of desperation from the club and signals a major gamble and risk for the future, which in my thoughts, will not pay off.
To add to that, he is injury prone too.

[hotguy2468]

Also 13 goals from almost 30 matches does not make him a outstanding striker..

30 games? But he only played 12 games last season and scored 12 goals :D
I looked up various clips of him in action these past two days and actually I kinda like what I see. His style reminds me of Kevin Keegan. I wouldn't mind having him in my team if I am manager of any BPL club. :D

[joew2005]

another £32m down the drain.

[naemlo]

Who comes, who goes. As a fan, we can KPKB but when BPL starts we still glue to the TV and support Liverpool. :D

[sex crusader]

Headers? Halo doggy... Bentake is a shorty so he dun have the height for heading. Carroll is similar to Balotelli... both are static players who WAIT for the ball delivered to them. Bentake playing style is different from those two. He likes to move around and cause confusion in the opponents defence and he can powerful shooting from both feet. His main attributes is his strength, mobility and powerful shots. His weakness is he is not a 90 minute player and injury prone like Sturridge.

Think you shd watch more epl games before you comment non stop like seaj! Benteke is shorty? Suggest u Google his stats before you comment la! He will just rot on the bench coz br 's passing game system will not suit him!

[Hurricane88]

Who comes, who goes. As a fan, we can KPKB but when BPL starts we still glue to the TV and support Liverpool. :D

everyone is entitled to his opinions...pls skip if dun like to read...dun need to challenge or rebut every post...:)

better still...use the ignore list...dun get to read...:)

[LeeHsienLoong]

30 games? But he only played 12 games last season and scored 12 goals :D
I looked up various clips of him in action these past two days and actually I kinda like what I see. His style reminds me of Kevin Keegan. I wouldn't mind having him in my team if I am manager of any BPL club. :D

You have confused yourself.
The 12 games you are speaking about is when he returned from injury and played for the club.
In the 2014/15 season, he played about 28 or 29 EPL matches excluding domestic cups.
Do some research.

[naemlo]

everyone is entitled to his opinions...pls skip if dun like to read...dun need to challenge or rebut every post...:)


Guess this is the fun of the thread or a forum.... rebut, challenge or agree. If everyone confront to one wish or statement, then this is boring. :D

As mentioned KPKB is good but end of the day when Liverpool plays, we still sit together n shout, "goal", "ref kayu", "cb, liverpool plays like shit".... :D Of cos not argue till what is happening in international thread. Argue for the sake of arguing.

Like it or not, 90% Benteke will be joining Liverpool unless his medical fails. Lets hope for the best. I personally prefer, LACAZETTE.

[SnowLeopards]

You have confused yourself.
The 12 games you are speaking about is when he returned from injury and played for the club.
In the 2014/15 season, he played about 28 or 29 EPL matches excluding domestic cups.
Do some research.

You are spot on.

Christian played around 28 matches for Aston Villa in the English Premier League.

However, for the benefit of the discussion, lets knock away the final 12 matches and 12 goals he scored.

This shows he had a record of 1 goal in 16 matches prior to injury.

£32.5 million. Excellent.

Pierre.

[escobar43535]

Well bottom line no CL qualification for 16/17 season, than BR will get the boot because just too much money poured out in the last 2 seasons.

[masterwanker]

Why jialat? :confused:

I can still remember his high profile errors. :eek: He doesn't give me the confidence whenever he plays. Hope he learns from his mistake and improve on his game.

https://youtu.be/I0nuhRn4hnM

Steven Gerrard first goal for LA Galaxy .

[naemlo]

Steven Gerrard first goal for LA Galaxy .

He should be able to do well in Galaxy. Wish him the best.

[Lamborghini]

I'm very disappointed that Liverpool decided to press on with the transfer of Christian Benteke.

[bochapsing]

Once a red, always a red.....!!!
Legend..!!!

http://m.101greatgoals.com/blog/once-a-red-steven-gerrard-wore-liverpool-shinpads-on-mls-debut-for-la-galaxy-video/

[LeeHsienLoong]

Benteke is stalling on the move to Liverpool as he waits to see if Man Utd is going to bid for him as well.
Mostly likely he will miss Liverpool's pre season.

[sex crusader]

Benteke is stalling on the move to Liverpool as he waits to see if Man Utd is going to bid for him as well.
Mostly likely he will miss Liverpool's pre season.

Only BR is desperate for a player like him! On paper we spent as much as scum on the transfer fees so far but have to say lvg got better players than this clueless BR !

[Ninja_Assassin]

This shows he had a record of 1 goal in 16 matches prior to injury..

That is still better than Super Mario's record :p

[Ninja_Assassin]

Once a red, always a red.....!!!
Legend..!!!

Another Liverpool legend who is now a soccer pundit will be donning a Man Utd jersey for his next Live commentary. Who is that guy?



Jamie Carragher !!

[Ninja_Assassin]

Benteke is stalling on the move to Liverpool as he waits to see if Man Utd is going to bid for him as well.
Mostly likely he will miss Liverpool's pre season.

Benteke has agreed personal terms with Liverpool so it is not him that is causing the delay. It is AV that wants him to go to Man Utd as they get to collect CASH from the Scums whereas Liverpool is paying by installments.

[Xgenre]

However, for the benefit of the discussion, lets knock away the final 12 matches and 12 goals he scored.

This shows he had a record of 1 goal in 16 matches prior to injury.

There were 2 managers. He thrived under the 2nd manager.

[masterwanker]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlX5mejnjOI

Lets hope he can do better than MB. :o

[masterwanker]

Benteke has agreed personal terms with Liverpool so it is not him that is causing the delay. It is AV that wants him to go to Man Utd as they get to collect CASH from the Scums whereas Liverpool is paying by installments.

The question everyone should be asking this season will the manager be playing with 1 striker or 2 striker upfront ? We all know Liverpool failed badly with 1 striker upfront.

[Grounded Eagle]

The question everyone should be asking this season will the manager be playing with 1 striker or 2 striker upfront ? We all know Liverpool failed badly with 1 striker upfront.

Both Sturridge & Benteke are injury prone..... so take turns to play lah :p

[LeeHsienLoong]

Speaking in Australia, Rodgers said this summer's transfer priority was to improve the attacking options and the club has done that.
When the new season kick off we we will know.

Benteke is due for Medical either today or tomorrow and will join Coutinho, Firmino, Can, Balotelli and Borini in Melwood for training.

Some extract of Rodgers comments.

You’ve seen on this tour already the idea - our pressing game, the intensity to get the ball back quickly. We can do that when we have all the tools in the squad to score goals and create them.

People can see the quality of the players that are coming in and the ones that were already here. Once we get that combination together we can go into each competition and put out a really strong team. There is no player that has come to the club and is guaranteed to play every single game.

We aim to do well in all competitions and it is a squad being built to cope with it. The Europa League shouldn’t have any real detrimental effect because of the quality of players that I have.

The priority is arriving back into that top four again and we want to look to get a trophy this year. Every player will contribute towards that. We have got a big squad and we will be fighting to improve this year. If you are playing well and working well, you will be playing games. It is as simple as that.

When you’ve got new faces and new players coming in it always adds that competition. Competition in anything in life whether it is football, business or sport is healthy and the new players coming in have brought a freshness.

[escobar43535]

Speaking in Australia, Rodgers said this summer's transfer priority was to improve the attacking options and the club has done that.
When the new season kick off we we will know.

Benteke is due for Medical either today or tomorrow and will join Coutinho, Firmino, Can, Balotelli and Borini in Melwood for training.

Some extract of Rodgers comments.

You’ve seen on this tour already the idea - our pressing game, the intensity to get the ball back quickly. We can do that when we have all the tools in the squad to score goals and create them.

People can see the quality of the players that are coming in and the ones that were already here. Once we get that combination together we can go into each competition and put out a really strong team. There is no player that has come to the club and is guaranteed to play every single game.

We aim to do well in all competitions and it is a squad being built to cope with it. The Europa League shouldn’t have any real detrimental effect because of the quality of players that I have.

The priority is arriving back into that top four again and we want to look to get a trophy this year. Every player will contribute towards that. We have got a big squad and we will be fighting to improve this year. If you are playing well and working well, you will be playing games. It is as simple as that.

When you’ve got new faces and new players coming in it always adds that competition. Competition in anything in life whether it is football, business or sport is healthy and the new players coming in have brought a freshness.

So no buyers as yet for Balotelli and Borini?

[qw2op]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CKV-7doUYAAVu19.jpg


kicked off 5:30pm ...

[sex crusader]

Yawnzzz...BR 's godson playing again! Hooray...Swansea !:D

[LeeHsienLoong]

So no buyers as yet for Balotelli and Borini?

Sampdoria and Fiorentina wants Balotelli on loan.
Real Sociedad is keen on Bornin.
West Brom wants Lambert, so hopefully his injury in Australia is not serious.

Quiet game in Australia now.
I wonder why Moreno has not played a game in pre-season. :confused:
Now he comes on as a half time substitute.

Adelaide United 0-0 Liverpool (51 mins)

* Lovren missed an open header from corner.

[Xgenre]

I wonder why Moreno has not played a game in pre-season.

There is speculation that Moreno might be sold to Roma. May be so if Flanagan is coming back well from injury.

[SnowLeopards]

The match with Adelaide United was a good representation of Liverpool's future.

Lallana reminds me of Downing and I think he is not far from his title of being a £25 million flop.

Lovren should be sold and a solid Centre-Back should be signed to partner Skrtel / Sakho while Joe Allen is a disaster signing.

I notice the hunger in Ings and hope he brings this to the Premier League.

Pierre.

[Xgenre]

http://footyroom.com/adelaide-united-0-2-liverpool-2015-07/

Got video highlights. The 1st goal looks a little offside.

[Lamborghini]

http://footyroom.com/adelaide-united-0-2-liverpool-2015-07/

Got video highlights. The 1st goal looks a little offside.

I managed to watch the second half and yes, the goal was offside. :D

[owen10]

http://footyroom.com/adelaide-united-0-2-liverpool-2015-07/

Got video highlights. The 1st goal looks a little offside.

The goal by Ings was quite coolly taken.

[Xgenre]

I managed to watch the second half and yes, the goal was offside. :D

Interestingly, none of the defenders or goalkeeper raised their arm to protest. So, perhaps they think the goal is on-side as well.

The goal by Ings was quite coolly taken.

Yup. It was. Created by Clyne too. Our newbies seem to be settling in well.

I think a Origi-Benteke partnership will be very interesting. Both of them know if their partnership works for Liverpool, they will likely be the main strike force for Belgium in the near future. Added incentive to try to work things out.

http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/591991/Roma-Sporting-Director-Walter-Sabatini-8m-Bid-Liverpool-Alberto-Moreno

[escobar43535]

Sampdoria and Fiorentina wants Balotelli on loan.
Real Sociedad is keen on Bornin.
West Brom wants Lambert, so hopefully his injury in Australia is not serious.

Quiet game in Australia now.
I wonder why Moreno has not played a game in pre-season. :confused:
Now he comes on as a half time substitute.

Adelaide United 0-0 Liverpool (51 mins)

* Lovren missed an open header from corner.

Appreciate the reply bro!

So are Sampdoria and/or Fiorentina prepared to pay Balotelli's full wages?

What happened to Lambert?

Is Joe Gomez any good?

[LeeHsienLoong]

Appreciate the reply bro!

So are Sampdoria and/or Fiorentina prepared to pay Balotelli's full wages?

What happened to Lambert?

Is Joe Gomez any good?

Sampdoria wants Liverpool to pay his full wages.
Lambert picked up an injury in training but it is not serious and now Norwich has joined the race to sign Lambert.
Gomez was not bad in pre-season but the premier league is different.
Hopefully he get chances and we still need an experienced left-back so i'm not sure why Rodgers want to sell Moreno unless he has faith in Joe Maguire.
It is reported that Lazio wants Sakho.

[Lamborghini]

Christian Benteke, who will have two days of medical in London, was spotted today.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CKbVrk4WoAAbbsZ.jpg

[Ninja_Assassin]

I think a Origi-Benteke partnership will be very interesting. Both of them know if their partnership works for Liverpool, they will likely be the main strike force for Belgium in the near future. Added incentive to try to work things out.


The Origi-Benteke partnership has been in existence for some years already with both playing in Belgium's youth teams.... and they complement each other very well too.

[masterwanker]

Both Sturridge & Benteke are injury prone..... so take turns to play lah :p

Liverpool can forget about DS until he recovers to full match fitness. By then the season will be over . If Benteke stays fit and if the manager uses the player correctly he will definitely score more goals than Liverpool's current 4 strikers. Really hope BR will use 2 strikers instead of 1 .

Surprise to see Joe Gomez playing at left back . Not forgetting that this guy usually plays at right back and centre back for Charlton .

In another surprising rumour Sahko been offered to Lazio ? Reus may not becoming to Liverpool ? Lambert being pursued by West Brom ?

Will this be the way the players will lined up next season ?

http://i.imgur.com/x56U2j0.jpg

Provided Benteke passes his medical test.

[owen10]

The Origi-Benteke partnership has been in existence for some years already with both playing in Belgium's youth teams.... and they complement each other very well too.

maybe that's also part of the reason why Benteke was signed - i.e to complement Origi.

but i prefer Roman Lukaku tho. :D

[owen10]

Scum scored against Roma on his MC debut.

[LeeHsienLoong]

Liverpool can forget about DS until he recovers to full match fitness. By then the season will be over . If Benteke stays fit and if the manager uses the player correctly he will definitely score more goals than Liverpool's current 4 strikers. Really hope BR will use 2 strikers instead of 1 .

Will this be the way the players will lined up next season ?

http://i.imgur.com/x56U2j0.jpg

Leaving out either Coutinho or Firmino is not an option.
Both must play.
From the way I see it, Firmino might link up with Benteke forward while Coutinho is the playmaker.

We can forget about Reus.
There are strong rumours that Real Madrid is going to bid for him.
Maybe that is the reason Rodgers is looking at Gotze.

[snakehead]

We can forget about Reus.


Dortmund rejected Liverpool's £42m bid for Reus..:rolleyes:

[SnowLeopards]

Christian is apparently the final signing for Brendan.

Gotze, Reus, Illarramendi, Menez, Pedro, Mertens, Gourcuff, Kovacic, Pjanic, or Lacazette is not going to happen this summer.

Pierre.

[qw2op]

riise's new tat2 ..

http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/03382/risse_3382272b.jpg

[escobar43535]

Sampdoria wants Liverpool to pay his full wages.
Rodgers want to sell Moreno unless he has faith in Joe Maguire.
It is reported that Lazio wants Sakho.
Yeah read about Sampdoria's ridiculous 'offer' for Mario, wtf?!

How is this Joe Maguire?

Hope Sakho ain't for sale.

[LeeHsienLoong]

How is this Joe Maguire?

He looked decent in pre-season and lets hope he develops well.
By the way, he was born in Manchester.

Confirmation on Benteke's signing is expected today as Firmino and Coutinho returns report back to Melwood for training.

[sanuuk]

riise's new tat2 ..

http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/03382/risse_3382272b.jpg

One of my all time fav player! Can defend can score ! Not forgetting our ex captain ! Sammi hyppia!;)

[naemlo]

Like it or not, 90% Benteke will be joining Liverpool unless his medical fails. Lets hope for the best. I personally prefer, LACAZETTE.

http://assets2.lfcimages.com/uploads/4595__4942__bentekemain1000_517X310.jpg

Benteke has joined Liverpool.

[Xgenre]

The Origi-Benteke partnership has been in existence for some years already with both playing in Belgium's youth teams.... and they complement each other very well too.

I hope you are right. We will be able to know soon.

Will this be the way the players will lined up next season ?

I think we will play a few systems instead of 1 fixed formation. Milner is mostly seen as a direct replacement for Gerrard. Your diagram leaves out wingers like Lallana, Ibe, Markovic. Highly unlikely with the wages they are on.

Please read this article. Very well-written. http://www.espnfcasia.com/club/liverpool/364/blog/post/2529854/liverpool-summer-signings-hint-at-troubling-confusion. I've highlighted parts of the article in bold.

When such conversation turns towards these plans, most managers are scornful of discussing formations. Some will tell you that all of those combinations (4-4-2, 4-3-3, 4-2-3-1, 3-5-2) are broadly the same when you set them out. Others will sigh, exasperated, and point out that the thing journalists and fans alike never understand is that you play one formation with the ball and one without. They don't teach their players what to do in one shape, but in two, three or four, depending on the context of the game.

Even now, some managers will tell you that it does not really matter how you construct a side because it all comes down to the quality of the players. That may seem a somewhat Jurassic approach to things but it contains a kernel of truth. Tactical coaching is as much about developing individual movements and curating partnerships as it is about instructing an entire team. The players you have define how you play a system.

Nevertheless, such formations provide a useful shorthand for us mere mortals. They may not represent exactly what a manager is trying to do and they may not capture every nuance, but they are still the best approximation we have. Things tend to be better when you can tell, more or less, what the general idea is, when you have some inkling of how a team might look.

[escobar43535]

I hope you are right. We will be able to know soon.



I think we will play a few systems instead of 1 fixed formation. Milner is mostly seen as a direct replacement for Gerrard. Your diagram leaves out wingers like Lallana, Ibe, Markovic. Highly unlikely with the wages they are on.

Please read this article. Very well-written. http://www.espnfcasia.com/club/liverpool/364/blog/post/2529854/liverpool-summer-signings-hint-at-troubling-confusion. ]

Appreciate the link bro, very much food for thought.

Well which ever way you look at it, one thing is pretty much clear, either BR get's Lfc back into the CL for season 16/17 or he is going to get the boot and rightly so.

By the way, I don't know about the rest of you guys, but Benteke kind of reminds me of Emile Heskey? Hope Benteke scores a whole lot more goals than Heskey though!

[joew2005]

do not expect too much, and the disappointment could be lesser

[masterwanker]

I think we will play a few systems instead of 1 fixed formation. Milner is mostly seen as a direct replacement for Gerrard. Your diagram leaves out wingers like Lallana, Ibe, Markovic. Highly unlikely with the wages they are on.

Please read this article. Very well-written. http://www.espnfcasia.com/club/liverpool/364/blog/post/2529854/liverpool-summer-signings-hint-at-troubling-confusion. I've highlighted parts of the article in bold.

When such conversation turns towards these plans, most managers are scornful of discussing formations. Some will tell you that all of those combinations (4-4-2, 4-3-3, 4-2-3-1, 3-5-2) are broadly the same when you set them out. Others will sigh, exasperated, and point out that the thing journalists and fans alike never understand is that you play one formation with the ball and one without. They don't teach their players what to do in one shape, but in two, three or four, depending on the context of the game.

Even now, some managers will tell you that it does not really matter how you construct a side because it all comes down to the quality of the players. That may seem a somewhat Jurassic approach to things but it contains a kernel of truth. Tactical coaching is as much about developing individual movements and curating partnerships as it is about instructing an entire team. The players you have define how you play a system.

Nevertheless, such formations provide a useful shorthand for us mere mortals. They may not represent exactly what a manager is trying to do and they may not capture every nuance, but they are still the best approximation we have. Things tend to be better when you can tell, more or less, what the general idea is, when you have some inkling of how a team might look.

Good insights. What I am worried is that the manager do not know how to use his players well. We all know he is famous for using the players out of position . Already during this pre-season friendlies I am already seeing a new player being utilised out of position. It will be interesting to see how the manager will line up the team in the new season. Now he can't say he don't have the players he need.

[masterwanker]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdS0aNm_vBI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Nc2QEOWyNU

[Grounded Eagle]

By the way, I don't know about the rest of you guys, but Benteke kind of reminds me of Emile Heskey? Hope Benteke scores a whole lot more goals than Heskey though!

Similarity in looks and physique only..... playing style as different as day n night.
Heskey is a holding player whereas Benteke is a raging bull. Even if Benteke dun score.... his movements around the opponents defense often cause panic. :)

[Lamborghini]

Liverpool is going to struggle again. :D

[sex crusader]

I can smell blind supporters around ready to pound!:D

[LeeHsienLoong]

Liverpool is going to struggle again. :D

I agree with you.
Too many signings and our opening games are all killers.
No time to gel and we are going to lose massive points and play catch up in the second half of the season.

Our former director of football Damien Comolli says Liverpool have got it wrong again.

http://www.espnfcasia.com/story/2533095/damien-comolli-questions-liverpool-transfer-business

[qw2op]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CKrRwzfVEAAo92z.jpg


kick off @ 8:45 pm ...

[Xgenre]

Appreciate the link bro, very much food for thought. Benteke kind of reminds me of Emile Heskey?

In terms of size, power and speed, yes. In fact, Origi/Balotelli/Benteke all quite big sized. We will be hard to defend against for corners and freekicks. Let me attach a link. Benteke looks taller than Balotelli. http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2015/07/23/photos-christian-benteke-and-mario-balotelli-in-liverpool-traini/

do not expect too much, and the disappointment could be lesser

Agreed. 2 seasons ago, we didn't expect to be so close to winning the league. Many of us here have been chatting in this thread for the past 9 years. We are quite used to less expectation = less disappointment by now. :D

I remember there is a guy who say everytime he watches a live match, Liverpool will end up losing. Who is he ah? Last season he must have watched many live matches. :p

What I am worried is that the manager do not know how to use his players well. Now he can't say he don't have the players he need.

Sometimes our players don't perform up to expectations. I was expecting more from Lallana and Liverpool fan Lambert. I think if we are not in the top 4 by Dec, BR will be under pressure.

I can smell blind supporters around ready to pound!:D

Can you smell supporters who are about to get a heart attack too? ;) Supporting Liverpool is really bad for my heart.

Besides transfer news, http://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/latest-news/189507-historic-milestone-for-anfield-expansion. The stadium expansion is coming along fine. Better than H&G already.

[SnowLeopards]

Malaysian lads have scored due to a silly mistake by Lovren.

Pierre.

[sex crusader]

Can you smell supporters who are about to get a heart attack too? ;) Supporting Liverpool is really bad for my heart.

Besides transfer news, http://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/latest-news/189507-historic-milestone-for-anfield-expansion. The stadium expansion is coming along fine. Better than H&G already.

We can support our team as a fan but not blindly la. If they are good that we give credit when it is due! But not when they play lousy then things like give them time to gel la, just recover from injury la! C'mon, every season got new players and every season we wait for them to gel? Ask BR to gel up his backside la!:D

[KangTuo]

I remember there is a guy who say everytime he watches a live match, Liverpool will end up losing. Who is he ah? Last season he must have watched many live matches. :p


its me..... :o

[owen10]

Any bros caught the msia-pool match last night?
Pool really so lousy cannot beat a msia select side???
Very 丢脸!

[Lamborghini]

Any bros caught the msia-pool match last night?
Pool really so lousy cannot beat a msia select side???

The performance by Liverpool was lacklustre.

Ibe was the sole spark in the match.

The Malaysian team played well too with heavy pressing.

I have noticed when teams press Liverpool, they are unable to continue the passing game and become a mess.

This was displayed over several occasions in the Premier League in the past two seasons.

[LeeHsienLoong]

Rodgers has spent 280m on players excluding the fee for Ings which will be decided by a tribunal later.
Here is the summary and ratings of his transfer activity in comparison with Swansea which he also managed.

http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/brendan-rodgers-remarkable-transfer-dealings-9712388

[Soul_Reaper]

Any bros caught the msia-pool match last night?
Pool really so lousy cannot beat a msia select side???
Very 丢脸!

Yesterday's weather was very humid..... I was seated in the stands and sweating like as though I was inside a sauna..... the players were struggling and many made detours to the touchlines to "steal" drink from the waterbottles so definitely not 100% concentrating on the match in progress. Although the Malaysian players are acclimatized to the conditions..... even some of them had to resort to stealing water breaks too.

[owen10]

Yesterday's weather was very humid..... I was seated in the stands and sweating like as though I was inside a sauna..... the players were struggling and many made detours to the touchlines to "steal" drink from the waterbottles so definitely not 100% concentrating on the match in progress. Although the Malaysian players are acclimatized to the conditions..... even some of them had to resort to stealing water breaks too.

The performance by Liverpool was lacklustre.

Ibe was the sole spark in the match.

The Malaysian team played well too with heavy pressing.

I have noticed when teams press Liverpool, they are unable to continue the passing game and become a mess.

This was displayed over several occasions in the Premier League in the past two seasons.

Arrrrrghhhh ... thks bros ...
I was monitoring the score on apps.
Was really shocked when I saw MSIA took a shock lead.

No wonder SillyPools was so daring to give 2.5 when outside market was giving 3. Many of my frens bot AOS.
Pity the big punters who got in at 1.08 on Pool to win.

[snakehead]

Liverpool is going to struggle again. :D

According to the divine black arts practioners of LOS...... the winner of the BPL this coming season is a team that wears the white jersey...... I wonder which team is that?

Anyway I will be in HK next month so maybe I will ask those fortune tellers at Wong Tai Sin for their predictions again.

[Hurricane88]

According to the divine black arts practioners of LOS...... the winner of the BPL this coming season is a team that wears the white jersey...... I wonder which team is that?

Anyway I will be in HK next month so maybe I will ask those fortune tellers at Wong Tai Sin for their predictions again.

Thank you bro...waiting to read what you found out...:)

[Lamborghini]

According to the divine black arts practioners of LOS...... the winner of the BPL this coming season is a team that wears the white jersey...... I wonder which team is that?

Arsenal - Home jersey has some white.

Chelsea - Away jersey is white.

Crystal Palace - Away jersey is mostly white.

Everton - Away jersey is white.

Liverpool - Away jersey is white.

Manchester United - Away jersey is white.

Newcastle United - Home jersey has some white.

Southampton - Home jersey has some white.

Sunderland - Home jersey has some white.

Swansea - Home jersey is white.

Stoke - Home jersey has some white.

Tottenham - Home jersey white.

West Brom - Home jersey has some white.

[LeeHsienLoong]

Arsenal - Home jersey has some white.

Chelsea - Away jersey is white.

Crystal Palace - Away jersey is mostly white.

Everton - Away jersey is white.

Liverpool - Away jersey is white.

Manchester United - Away jersey is white.

Newcastle United - Home jersey has some white.

Southampton - Home jersey has some white.

Sunderland - Home jersey has some white.

Swansea - Home jersey is white.

Stoke - Home jersey has some white.

Tottenham - Home jersey white.

West Brom - Home jersey has some white.

From the list Chelsea seems the most consistent squad.
JM has not changed the structure of the team much so the unity and understanding is there.

Man Utd under LVG could also produce a good challenge.
I think he did well in his first season.

[joew2005]

sampdoria would consider bringing balotelli back to italy, if he is a fraction of the £16 million the Reds paid to AC Milan last summer.
bloody hell, they waiting to 检便宜货.

[LeeHsienLoong]

Liverpool's pre-season have been criticized.
Many felt the club should have taken part in competitions with higher caliber opponents to prepare themselves.

[masterwanker]

sampdoria would consider bringing balotelli back to italy, if he is a fraction of the £16 million the Reds paid to AC Milan last summer.
bloody hell, they waiting to 检便宜货.

Liverpool have only themselves to blame. They panic and bought the wrong player . Balotelli does not even help himself . Always out of position and can't even shoot on target even when there is an open goal . The only goal he got is through the penalty which he took from Henderson. Such bad performance and our brilliant manager insist on continuing to use him when others are available . Now Liverpool must be prepared to sell him at a loss . :mad:

[LeeHsienLoong]

Poor Balotelli have not been selected for the game in Finland on Saturday and for the match with Swindon on Sunday.
I think the message from Rodgers to Balotelli is get out of the club.

[masterwanker]

Poor Balotelli have not been selected for the game in Finland on Saturday and for the match with Swindon on Sunday.
I think the message from Rodgers to Balotelli is get out of the club.

The sooner Liverpool get rid of Balotelli the better. Heard that Lazio is interested in him but only willing to take him as a loanee with an option to buy at the end .

Rickie Lambert is set to have a medical at WBA .

[sex crusader]

Poor Balotelli have not been selected for the game in Finland on Saturday and for the match with Swindon on Sunday.
I think the message from Rodgers to Balotelli is get out of the club.

The sooner Liverpool get rid of Balotelli the better. Heard that Lazio is interested in him but only willing to take him as a loanee with an option to buy at the end .

Rickie Lambert is set to have a medical at WBA .

The sooner pool get rid of BR , the more chances of us getting into CL next season!:D

[owen10]

Liverpool's pre-season have been criticized.
Many felt the club should have taken part in competitions with higher caliber opponents to prepare themselves.

fully agree
why are we playing an understrength Thai All Stars, 2 Australian league teams and most laughable of all, we couldn't even beat a Msian Select side!:mad:

[naemlo]

Lambert has moved to WBA

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CLQZa7GWIAANJ46.jpg

[Lamborghini]

fully agree
why are we playing an understrength Thai All Stars, 2 Australian league teams and most laughable of all, we couldn't even beat a Msian Select side!:mad:

I'm guessing it is more of a tour than a pre-season as Liverpool feels the club's fan based in this region is not too encouraging.

[owen10]

Lambert has moved to WBA

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CLQZa7GWIAANJ46.jpg

Sigh ... Actually I quite like him in preference of Borini n Mario but the 2 juz refuse to go!!! Haizzzzzz

[owen10]

I'm guessing it is more of a tour than a pre-season as Liverpool feels the club's fan based in this region is not too encouraging.

$$$ over competitiveness ...
Sigh ....

[LeeHsienLoong]

I'm guessing it is more of a tour than a pre-season as Liverpool feels the club's fan based in this region is not too encouraging.

I read an article which claimed the club was disappointed with the number of fans during the Australia or Malaysia tour.
I cannot clearly remember.

Anyway, I'm sad to see Lambert move on.
He was much better than Balotelli and Borini.
When he played he was really committed and did contribute to the team with his movement and holding players off.
Good experience wasted.

[bochapsing]

Sigh ... Actually I quite like him in preference of Borini n Mario but the 2 juz refuse to go!!! Haizzzzzz

Good luck to him... Btw, he scored 2 goals on his WBA debuts this morning... :)

I like him too, always gives his 100% when he is on the pitch and never complain when he isn't playing...

Pity that his dream move to his boyhood club has no fairy tale ending...

[SnowLeopards]

Liverpool has lost an amazing lad in Rickie Lambert.

His commitment and dedication to cause were never in question although Brendan rarely showed faith and trust in this big front man with the Liver Bird tattoo.

Once again Brendan has displayed he has no capability to manage experienced individuals and Reina, Agger, and Gerrard are fine examples.

Pierre.

[escobar43535]

I read an article which claimed the club was disappointed with the number of fans during the Australia or Malaysia tour.
I cannot clearly remember.


It was Malaysia, quite a poor turn out compared to their previous trip to KL, from 50k+ attendance dropped to around 30k+ attendance. There was some explanation given by the local agent but I cant recall what that was?

Australian trip on the otherhand was a success, 70k+ turn out!

[masterwanker]

This is another player which BR did not use more of . He is actually much better than Balotteli in terms of position and ball control skills. I too would have love to keep him and sell Borini and Bollleteli . Liverpool lose money on Lambert . We bought him for 4 million pounds and sold him for 3 million pounds to WBA . I wish him all the best at WBA . Benteke will inherit the No 9 number .

[sex crusader]

This is another player which BR did not use more of . He is actually much better than Balotteli in terms of position and ball control skills. I too would have love to keep him and sell Borini and Bollleteli . Liverpool lose money on Lambert . We bought him for 4 million pounds and sold him for 3 million pounds to WBA . I wish him all the best at WBA . Benteke will inherit the No 9 number .

The root of tje state pool now in is not the PLAYERS but BR! Byt hell, FSG only good at baseball!:rolleyes:

[joew2005]

fsg did not succeed in turning around this club to their former glory days.

[bigdude]

Benteke scores.. A nice volley lol

[KangTuo]

Benteke scores.. A nice volley lol

yes... hopefully he can score 20+ and more bpl goals

[S.B.Y.1]

Benteke scores.. A nice volley lol

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RHavtddq7xA

[KangTuo]

i am looking forward to the new season... top 4 finish. :D:cool:;)

[sex crusader]

Those young lads played much better than thier seniors! Texiera is good! Hope benteke can prove us wrong in the coming new season!

[escobar43535]

Hope Benteke's debut beauty of a goal against Swindon is a sign of 20 plus EPL goals from him for the coming season. Firmino looked very good on his debut as well. Also happy to see Can playing in his favoured position at long last.

Can't wait for the starter at the Britannia this Sunday, but still worried about the Reds defence and the overall balance of the team. Come on you Redmen, Lfc desperately need to return to the CL for season 16/17!

YNWA

[bochapsing]

Lawrence Vigouroux, our young GK who is on trial with them, had a real good game..
He looked confident and comfortable in coming out of his line and his distribution was good too..
Hope he continues to improve..

[LeeHsienLoong]

Benteke needs to produce a minimum of 15 to 20 goals this season to justify his 32m price tag.
I'm being lenient on him since many fans will have the common excuses like he needs time to gel and so on.
I'm also expecting fireworks from Firmino and Clyne not forgetting our usual suspects of Coutinho, Can and Henderson.
It is also time for Lallana, Markovic, Sakho, Lovren and Mignolet to improve.

[sex crusader]

Benteke needs to produce a minimum of 15 to 20 goals this season to justify his 32m price tag.
I'm being lenient on him since many fans will have the common excuses like he needs time to gel and so on.
I'm also expecting fireworks from Firmino and Clyne not forgetting our usual suspects of Coutinho, Can and Henderson.
It is also time for Lallana, Markovic, Sakho, Lovren and Mignolet to improve.

It's also time for BR to fuck off!:D

[escobar43535]

Lawrence Vigouroux, our young GK who is on trial with them, had a real good game..
He looked confident and comfortable in coming out of his line and his distribution was good too..
Hope he continues to improve..

Looks like Reds latest crop of youngsters may prove fruitful...Sterling was the start...followed by Ibe...now add on...

Jerome Sinclair...18 year old striker with good potential...however his Anfield future may be in doubt after rejecting a new deal, hope he ain't trying to follow in Sterling's footsteps:(

Harry Wilson....18 year old winger who became Wales' youngest international at the age of 16.

Jordan Rossiter...18 year old central midfielder dubbed the next Stevie G.

Pedro Chirivella...18 year old central midfielder who apparently has a good ability to read the game and make the right pass.

[bochapsing]

Harry Wilson....18 year old winger who became Wales' youngest international at the age of 16. --> his progress seemed to hit a bottleneck these 2 years

Jordan Rossiter...18 year old central midfielder dubbed the next Stevie G.-->i'm more worried tat he is becoming the next Spearing. seriously hope i'm wrong..

Pedro Chirivella...18 year old central midfielder who apparently has a good ability to read the game and make the right pass.-->high hope on him. he looks comfortable on the ball going by his cameo appearance in pre-season, but seriously has not set the world on fire..

[masterwanker]

Liverpool's first 6 matches for new season . Looks going to be tough .



9 Aug

Stoke City vs Liverpool ( Draw )


18 Aug

Liverpool vs Bournemouth ( Win )


25 Aug

Arsenal vs Liverpool ( Lose )


29 Aug

Liverpool vs West Ham ( Draw )


13 Sep

Man United vs Liverpool ( Lose )


20 Sep

Liverpool vs Norwich City ( Win )

[masterwanker]

Harry Wilson....18 year old winger who became Wales' youngest international at the age of 16. --> his progress seemed to hit a bottleneck these 2 years

Jordan Rossiter...18 year old central midfielder dubbed the next Stevie G.-->i'm more worried tat he is becoming the next Spearing. seriously hope i'm wrong..

Pedro Chirivella...18 year old central midfielder who apparently has a good ability to read the game and make the right pass.-->high hope on him. he looks comfortable on the ball going by his cameo appearance in pre-season, but seriously has not set the world on fire..


Looks good for Liverpool's future if only the manager knows how to use them in thier right position.

[Chinakid]

Liverpool will stay unbeaten in the first 6 games.

[Lamborghini]

Anyone want to guess what will be the starting XI this weekend ? :p

[Ninja_Assassin]

Anyone want to guess what will be the starting XI this weekend ? :p

Mignolet

Clyde, Skrtel, Sakho, Moreno

Henderson, Milner, Coutinho

Firmino, Benteke, Ibe

Subs - Bogdan, Lovren, Gomez, Lucas, Allen, Origi & Can

[Ninja_Assassin]

Liverpool's first 6 matches for new season . Looks going to be tough .



9 Aug

Stoke City vs Liverpool ( Draw )


18 Aug

Liverpool vs Bournemouth ( Win )


25 Aug

Arsenal vs Liverpool ( Lose )


29 Aug

Liverpool vs West Ham ( Draw )


13 Sep

Man United vs Liverpool ( Lose )


20 Sep

Liverpool vs Norwich City ( Win )

If Liverpool can get a result in the games against Arsenal & Man Utd...... then I foresee they have a good chance of making the top 4 end of season.

[escobar43535]

Mignolet

Clyde, Skrtel, Sakho, Moreno

Henderson, Milner, Coutinho

Firmino, Benteke, Ibe

Subs - Bogdan, Lovren, Gomez, Lucas, Allen, Origi & Can
This above 4-3-3 formation looks exciting and very attack minded. However it appears to lack balance as there is no apparent DM.

I think it is vital for the Reds to get a win in the season's opener, particularly since the opponent is Stoke(re: last season's thrashing) who are pretty strong. So Lfc need a holding midfielder for this match(at least to start), to me Ibe would be dropped to the bench, move Coutinho up and pick either Can or Lucas to start as DM.

[LeeHsienLoong]

Anyone want to guess what will be the starting XI this weekend ? :p

I expect Rodgers to go with his 4-3-3 formation.
Moreno is likely to be dropped after his poor showing in pre-season while Rodgers' favourite Allen is out with hamstring injury.
I don't think Coutinho, Firmino and Benteke are ready to play.

Team: Mignolet, Clyde, Skrtel, Lovren, Gomez, Lucas, Henderson, Milner, Lallana, Ings, Ibe

Bench: Bogdan, Sakho, Moreno, Can, Coutinho, Firmino, Benteke

[owen10]

I expect Rodgers to go with his 4-3-3 formation.
Moreno is likely to be dropped after his poor showing in pre-season while Rodgers' favourite Allen is out with hamstring injury.
I don't think Coutinho, Firmino and Benteke are ready to play.

Team: Mignolet, Clyde, Skrtel, Lovren, Gomez, Lucas, Henderson, Milner, Lallana, Ings, Ibe

Bench: Bogdan, Sakho, Moreno, Can, Coutinho, Firmino, Benteke

How come C, F and B not ready to play ?
Tot they should be well rested?

[masterwanker]

Most likely line up for Stoke game

Mignolet

Clyde Skrtel Sakho Gomez
Can Henderson
Ibe Milner Coutinho
Benteke

[Grounded Eagle]

Mignolet

Skrtel - Gomez - Sakho

Henderson - Lucas - Milner - Coutinho

Firmino - Benteke - Ibe

[sex crusader]

Mignolet

Skrtel - Gomez - Sakho

Henderson - Lucas - Milner - Coutinho

Firmino - Benteke - Ibe
Lol...no sotong and Swansea players!:D

[Lamborghini]

Thank you to all who contributed their thoughts on this weekend's line-up. :)

Here is mine. :D

Mignolet, Clyde, Skrtel, Sakho, Gomez, Henderson, Milner, Lallana, Coutinho, Ibe, Ings

Bogdan, Lovren, Moreno, Can, Lucas, Firmino, Benteke

[masterwanker]

As the new season is about to begin in a few days time . I am not going to raise my expectation for the team as the same manager is still in charge . I also will not blame the player totally if they don't play well . Liverpool unfortunately have a manager who is still clueless in using his players or don't use them at all . Having said that I sincerely hope that the team will prove us wrong and rise to the occasion. To make Anfield a fortress once again . YNWA .

[LeeHsienLoong]

How come C, F and B not ready to play ?
Tot they should be well rested?

Coutinho and Firmino were involved in Copa America and were given 3 weeks off I think.
They had no training so their fitness level is not there yet and barely played 1 full match in pre-season.
Benteke had 60 minutes in pre-season against Swindon and with all the transfer issues to Liverpool, it prevented him having any pre-season with Aston Villa.

[SnowLeopards]

I'm guessing Brendan may be tempted to start with the following players :-

Mignolet - Clyne - Skrtel - Lovren - Moreno - Henderson - Milner - Ibe - Coutinho - Firmino - Benteke

Pierre.

[coolmanspooky]

Mignolet

Clyde - Skrtel - Sakho - Gomez

Henderson - Can - Milner

Firmino - Benteke - Coutinho

Here is my starting 11...but saying this, i am afraid BR will put his favourite son "Lovren" just to prove a point...luckily Joe Allen is injured...Ibe can come in if the going gets tough

[LeeHsienLoong]

James Milner has been confirmed as Liverpool's vice captain.

[The Milk Man]

Mignolet

Clyne
Skrtel
Lovren
Gomez

Milner
Henderson

Coutinho
Ibe
Firmino

Benteke

[The Milk Man]

James Milner has been confirmed as Liverpool's vice captain.

I think it should have been the other way.....

Milner - Captain
Henderson - Vice Captain

;)

[qw2op]

my prediction 4 rodgerz line up 4 2moloz match ...


mignolet, clyne, skrtel, lovren, gomez, henderson, milner, coutinho, lallana, ibe, ings ...


firmino, benteke n can wil sub lallana, ibe n ings ...

[joew2005]

i hv more concern on mignolet.
if he cannot play well at the back when call upon, then half the battle is lost.

[hotguy2468]

I think it should have been the other way.....

Milner - Captain
Henderson - Vice Captain

;)

Yeah..... even Henderson also voice out he has many things to learn from Milner and hope Milner can guide him.
From the pre-season games it looks like Milner is oredi the defacto leader of the team although Henderson is wearing the captain's armband.

[hotguy2468]

BR keep talking about last season's 6-1 thrashing by Stoke these few days. Although he did not say it out but can read from his body language and quotes that he is out for revenge in this coming match.

[coolmanspooky]

Lol...BR said he is using the stoke match to try to win back supporters after the 6-1 trashing last season...hopefully he walk the talk...more often than not, he disappoint...lets hope pool will walk away with 3 points now (the start of the 7 tough away games)

[ramadel]

Lol...BR said he is using the stoke match to try to win back supporters after the 6-1 trashing last season...hopefully he walk the talk...more often than not, he disappoint...lets hope pool will walk away with 3 points now (the start of the 7 tough away games)

Stoke has a makeshift defense tomorrow as Shawcross is injured and Huth was sold. Newcomer Glen Johnson the ex-Liverpool rightback is the most experienced defender tomorrow and given the responsibility to organize the back line.

If Liverpool cannot win against this makeshift defense, then BR better resign.

[LeeHsienLoong]

I'm not expecting a big result from Liverpool today.
But it will be nice if the team can avoid a defeat.

[owen10]

Stoke has a makeshift defense tomorrow as Shawcross is injured and Huth was sold. Newcomer Glen Johnson the ex-Liverpool rightback is the most experienced defender tomorrow and given the responsibility to organize the back line.

If Liverpool cannot win against this makeshift defense, then BR better resign.

Lol...BR said he is using the stoke match to try to win back supporters after the 6-1 trashing last season...hopefully he walk the talk...more often than not, he disappoint...lets hope pool will walk away with 3 points now (the start of the 7 tough away games)

i think this is a very tricky but winnable tie.
the current squad seems stronger than the one last year, which many of the players were then already demoralised after missing out on 4th position and seemingly disillusioned with BR.
Good to hear Stoke will have a weakened defence but hope old boys like Johnson, Adams and Crouch won't come back n haunt us.
:eek::eek::eek:

[owen10]

I'm not expecting a big result from Liverpool today.
But it will be nice if the team can avoid a defeat.

Many folks, whether punters or Pool supporters i spoken to arent too optimistic on Pool. Many feel they cannot win, maybe at best draw.
Well, i say expect the unexpected!

[Firmino]

I'm glad that I found this thread in such a forum.
Come on you Redmen!

[Beretta]

I'm glad that I found this thread in such a forum.
Come on you Redmen!

Make sure you score in tonight's game :D

We used to have Dirk Kuyt, Coutinho & Babel in this forum too and they have always scored for the Reds whenever they check into here. I hope you keep up the tradition and not break it.

Give us a goal tonight! :D

[masterwanker]

I'm not expecting a big result from Liverpool today.
But it will be nice if the team can avoid a defeat.

I can understand sometimes to accept defeat but definitely not like the way in which they played in the last game. I also pray not another defeat .If it is a defeat than it clearly shows that BR had learnt nothing.

[LeeHsienLoong]

Confirmed lineup.

Liverpool: Mignolet, Clyne, Skrtel, Lovren, Gomez, Henderson, Milner, Coutinho, Lallana, Ibe, Benteke.

Subs: Bogdan, Moreno, Toure, Firmino, Can, Origi, Ings.

Anyone knows why Sakho is not included? :confused:

[masterwanker]

Confirmed lineup.

Liverpool: Mignolet, Clyne, Skrtel, Lovren, Gomez, Henderson, Milner, Coutinho, Lallana, Ibe, Benteke.

Subs: Bogdan, Moreno, Toure, Firmino, Can, Origi, Ings.

Anyone knows why Sakho is not included? :confused:


Another new mystery developing . Hope Lovren don't disappoint us . Looks like BR is sticking to his preferred tactics.

[sex crusader]

Lol! Changed tactics again! No more tikam tikam liao!:D shd be one nil down! Sibei lucky johnson pak jiao!

[SnowLeopards]

It seems Liverpool played a 4-2-3-1 to suit Benteke.

Been really disappointing thus far.

Pierre.

[naemlo]

Good goal from our no. 10. Our defense a bit shaky.

[KangTuo]

1 - 0, +3 points.

take heart.. 1st game of the season. Last season front runners are losing points while we gain.

[Ninja_Assassin]

1 - 0, +3 points.

take heart.. 1st game of the season. Last season front runners are losing points while we gain.

U watched the game?

[KangTuo]

U watched the game?

yes yes :D:D

[Ninja_Assassin]

yes yes :D:D

Hooray! Jinx is broken !!

Maybe Liverpool can win the title this season :D

[escobar43535]

Fantastic goal by Coutinho, good starts from Gomez , Milner and Benteke. Lallana abit disappointing though. Overall very pleased with the result, an important opening win with three points in the bag!

[Lamborghini]

Feels good to secure a win. :D

[joew2005]

not a good performance from the boys, except for the little man.
but a win is a win, and 3 points in the bag.
if the do not buke up, it would not be always so lucky to win everytime.

[S.B.Y.1]

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ejK6d1yw5BY

[owen10]

Ugly win but in d end it's 3 precious pts that matters.
It helped that Stoke was a pale shadow of the side that thrashed us last year and they rarely threatened.
Benteke still need time to gel with the rest, our defence was (once again) comical at times. If it's a stronger team we might hv been punished.
Next match agt BM is a must win!

[LeeHsienLoong]

We were very lucky to get the three points.
Should Stoke have had some of their keys players like Shawcross and Bojan in the team we could have lost.

I noticed Rodgers changed his style of play.
He seem to deploy a 4-2-3-1 with short and long passes.
Gomez and Clyne rarely bombed forward.
Now I wonder why he did not change his game last season to suit Lambert or allow Balotelli to have a partner.
Once again this has displayed Rodgers' favoritism towards some players.

My stand will never change.
Brendan Rodgers have to go.

[sex crusader]

We were very lucky to get the three points.
Should Stoke have had some of their keys players like Shawcross and Bojan in the team we could have lost.

I noticed Rodgers changed his style of play.
He seem to deploy a 4-2-3-1 with short and long passes.
Gomez and Clyne rarely bombed forward.
Now I wonder why he did not change his game last season to suit Lambert or allow Balotelli to have a partner.
Once again this has displayed Rodgers' favoritism towards some players.

My stand will never change.
Brendan Rodgers have to go.
I,can't agree with you more! Benteke whole afternoon waiting in the box for crosses! Milner also don't seem comfortable playing at that position! Again BR is a hootball genius!:D

[Xgenre]

I'm surprised Stoke can sign players like Bojan Krkic, Affellay and may sign Shaqiri. These players seemed to be the players we are normally associated with. I wonder why we didn't go in for Shaqiri. He is quite good as can be seen during last year's World Cup.

Good to get 3 points. Quite boring match at times leh. We should play 2 strikers. I think we are too cautious. Possibly because of the previous 6-1 thrashing. Benteke is really powerful. He is everything that Balotelli is meant to be for us. If only Balotelli isn't so lazy.

[masterwanker]

I,can't agree with you more! Benteke whole afternoon waiting in the box for crosses! Milner also don't seem comfortable playing at that position! Again BR is a hootball genius!:D

What really surprise is that BR continues to use 1 striker upfront.. Sure Benteke get marked. Don't know why BR don't use 2 strikers upfront. :eek: :confused:

[sex crusader]

What really surprise is that BR continues to use 1 striker upfront.. Sure Benteke get marked. Don't know why BR don't use 2 strikers upfront. :eek: :confused:

Coz BR is a hootball genius! His not so right frame of mind think that benteke can do a cr7 or messi mah!:D

[Ashyboy]

Liverpool had a lucky win last night..i was watching to sibei pek chek..but luckily coutinho scores the winner..crucial 3 pts in the bag..nxt match home match against BM..BR!!! pls field Can and Firmino inside the 1st team!!

[Firmino]

15 minutes was not enough to make an impact!

On a more serious note. Many fans are speaking about Benteke or the defense boys. But where I come from the discussion is about Henderson and Milner.

These two are work horses and it was a mistake to play them both in the 4-2-3-1 formation. One of them should start in midfield and the other slot could be given to Can, Lucas or even drop Coutinho there while Ings played in the number 10 role flanked by Ibe and Lallana or Firmino.

Make sure you score in tonight's game :D

We used to have Dirk Kuyt, Coutinho & Babel in this forum too and they have always scored for the Reds whenever they check into here. I hope you keep up the tradition and not break it.

Give us a goal tonight! :D

[KangTuo]

Lallana or Firmino.

lallana doing alot aimless running. 无头bee any fly

[FunnyHippo]

Tiagong your manager carrying the balls of Benteke wor...
He play like Carroll and BR likes him...

:D

[escobar43535]

By the end of October we should be able to gauge where the Reds are heading for EPL 2015/2016. One down and ten matches to go.

Aug 9 (Sun) 11 pm
Stoke City (A) 0 : 1

Aug 18 (Tues) 3 am
Bournemouth (H)

Aug 25 (Tues) 3 am
Arsenal (A)

Aug 29 (Sat) 10 pm
West Ham (H)

Sept 13 (Sun) 12.30 am
Man United (A)

Sept 20 (Sun) 11 pm
Norwich City (H)

Sept 26 (Sat) 10 pm
Aston Villa (H)

Oct 4 (Sun) 8.30 pm
Everton (A)

Oct 17 (Sat) 7.45 pm
Tottenham (A)

Oct 26 (Mon) 12.15 am
Southampton (H)

Oct 31 (Sat) 8.45 pm
Chelsea (A)

[KangTuo]

By the end of October we should be able to gauge where the Reds are heading for EPL 2015/2016. One down and ten matches to go.

I wish by end oct we are on 33pts :D;)

[sanuuk]

Tiagong if FSG were to sack BR , pool can Be the champ this season wor!:D

[Hurricane88]

[I]
Aug 18 (Tues) 3 am
Bournemouth (H)

Aug 25 (Tues) 3 am
Arsenal (A)


wow...back to back Tuesday morning game...haizzzz...how to stay awake to watch...:)

[joew2005]

maybe ... a few results going against the team could get lsg to kick out their fav manager.
the next 3 games in august 2015 is a nightmare to see BR.
if he can survive against bournemouth & west ham @home AND away to arsenal in this month, he really count himself very very lucky.

[owen10]

wow...back to back Tuesday morning game...haizzzz...how to stay awake to watch...:)

same sentiments
our 'reward' for winning europa spot
:D

[LeeHsienLoong]

By the end of October we should be able to gauge where the Reds are heading for EPL 2015/2016. One down and ten matches to go.

Rodgers said after the Stoke game judge him after 10 games.
9 to go.

[qw2op]

lallana doing alot aimless running. 无头bee any flyoso lots of aimless crossing ... giving bol away cheaply ...

[escobar43535]

Rodgers said after the Stoke game judge him after 10 games.
9 to go.

Nah, personally rather round it up to the end of Oct, plus added factor, 11th game is against Chelsea which would then make it 3 away games against 3 of the current Big 4.

Talking of BR, here is an amusing personal quote of the day from him!

"I've been through probably the most traumatic four years of my life. I lost my mum. I lost my dad. I split up from the woman I loved for 23 years. I had a court case, two Old Bailey trials over six weeks with my son who was charged with sexual assault, which was an absolute disgrace. Yet professionally, here(Lfc) and at Swansea, these have been the best four years of my life."

[masterwanker]

I am still waiting to see if the manager will play 2 strikers upfront. Now that he has 3 fit strikers to choose from .

[LeeHsienLoong]

5 minutes: Bournemouth goal ruled out for a push on Lovren

12 minutes: Positive start from Bournemouth and the team have won 4 corners so far

20 minutes: Ball possession - Liverpool 52% Bournemouth 48%

23 minutes: Coutinho vents his frustration as a foul is given against him

26 minutes: Goal - Benteke scores assisted by Henderson but under controversial circumstances

28 minutes: Shot from Henderson outside the box hits the top of the bar

33 minutes: Goal attempts - Liverpool 6-1 Bournemouth / shots on target Liverpool 1-0 Bournemouth

34 minutes: First yellow card of the game - Bournemouth

37 minutes: Henderson tripped inside the box - no penalty

43 minutes: Countinho misses from inside the box

45 minutes: 1 minute added time

[LeeHsienLoong]

47 minutes: Good shot from Ritchie but well saved by Mignolet

50 minutes: Bournemouth begins the second half as lively as the first

51 minutes: Coutinho shot takes a deflection and narrowly misses the goal

51 minutes: Henderson is replaced by Emre Can as the captain picks up an injury

54 minutes: Milner misses from a left footed swing

56 minutes: Ritchie puts in a dangerous cross but Mignolet punches it away for a corner

59 minutes: Fierce shot from Ritchie which hits the post and goes off

60 minutes: First substitution for Bournemouth - Tomlin replaces King

63 minutes: Shot from O'Kane and the ball hits the side netting

65 minutes: Ritchie shot is deflected off for a corner

67 minutes: Free kick for Liverpool just outside the box which Coutinho fires into the wall

69 minutes: Firmino replaces Ibe who comes into the pitch with huge cheering from Liverpool supporters

73 minutes: Benteke picks up Coutinho whose shot is blocked

74 minutes: Yellow card for Joe Gomez

75 minutes: Yellow card on Ritchie for a foul on Can

77 minutes: Yellow card for Tomlin

80 minutes: Substitution - Gradel out and Smith in

81 minutes: Coutinho leaves the field to a standing ovation and Moreno comes in

85 minutes: Bournemouth putting Liverpool under intense pressure

86 minutes: Substitution - O'Kane out and Gosling in

89 minutes: Benteke hits the post from close range

90 minutes: 4 minutes added time

[francined69]

1-0 win at home n 3 points in the bag.

Benteke n Coutinho should have scored. Pool need to work harder to score as against Arsenal we won't be so lucky.

[Firmino]

Lucky 3 points in the bag!

The performance by Liverpool was far from convincing. There is still so much work to be done.
Keeps me thinking what is our manager going to do!

[naemlo]

2 games, Liverpool is scraping victories. Next game will be tough, away against Arsenal. Hopefully we can play well and win the game. :D :eek:

[escobar43535]

Unconvincing and uninspiring performance but an important result nonetheless.

Bournemouth a tad unlucky because looks like their disallowed goal was in fact legitimate whereas Lfc's goal appears to have been offside and hence should have been disallowed.

Clyne and Benteke were good and Moreno was also good in his cameo role. Very happy Benteke got his first Lfc EPL goal and hope there is a load more to come in the weeks and months ahead.

Lallana and Ibe were pretty poor and Firmino still looks like he is not match fit as yet, when he came on as a substitute. Coutinho was great creatively but needs to be more clinical on his finishing to find the net.

All in BR still needs to find the right balance, especially in the midfield attacking department, also think he needs to ditch the 4-2-3-1 formation, it aint working and would probably be a disaster if used against Arsenal next.

2 games played, 6 points, 2 clean sheets, already above 3 of the current Big 4 clubs in the EPL Table, things could be alot worse I guess.

Finally I was concerned to read that Sakho and Lucas may be leaving Lfc by the end of month. Hope this does not actually happen as I think these 2 players are important in the Reds first team.

[Hurricane88]

2 games, Liverpool is scraping victories. Next game will be tough, away against Arsenal. Hopefully we can play well and win the game. :D :eek:

Liverpool have identical results with our rivals Man U after 2 matches...:)

[escobar43535]

By the end of October we should be able to gauge where the Reds are heading for EPL 2015/2016. Two down and nine matches to go.

Aug 9 (Sun) 11 pm
Stoke City (A) 0 : 1

Aug 18 (Tues) 3 am
Bournemouth (H) 1 : 0

Aug 25 (Tues) 3 am
Arsenal (A)

Aug 29 (Sat) 10 pm
West Ham (H)

Sept 13 (Sun) 12.30 am
Man United (A)

Sept 20 (Sun) 11 pm
Norwich City (H)

Sept 26 (Sat) 10 pm
Aston Villa (H)

Oct 4 (Sun) 8.30 pm
Everton (A)

Oct 17 (Sat) 7.45 pm
Tottenham (A)

Oct 26 (Mon) 12.15 am
Southampton (H)

Oct 31 (Sat) 8.45 pm
Chelsea (A)

[SnowLeopards]

Liverpool certainly did not deserve the 3 points as Bournemouth were the better team.

Benteke was decent but it is too much to ask of him to do the clever runs, holding players off, and score goals.

Lallana was a great disappointment once again and I wonder how he played the full match.

Moreno was pleasing to watch with awesome pace and I think Brendan should convert him to a winger, similar to what Spurs did with Bale (LB to Winger).

Pierre.

[naemlo]

Liverpool have identical results with our rivals Man U after 2 matches...:)

Man U did not do better too. :D

[LeeHsienLoong]

I'm not sure why Rodgers is omitting Lucas and Sakho from the squad.
Is it because he has two world class players in Allen and Lovren? :rolleyes:

[masterwanker]

2 wins and 2 positive results are all that matters.
Looks like BR may be doing away with the DM position.
The defense looks much better .
I still don't understand why BR don't play with 2 strikers upfront ? :confused:

[Hurricane88]

Daniel Sturridge coming back soon...:)

http://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/aug/19/daniel-sturridge-liverpool-manchester-united-comeback

[joew2005]

cannot always depend on the front men to score more than the other team in order to win the game.
the back line should always keep their goal clean.

[masterwanker]

Daniel Sturridge coming back soon...:)

http://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/aug/19/daniel-sturridge-liverpool-manchester-united-comeback

Don't depend on him at all . He will still need time to get to full match fitness and also need to gel with the new players . What I am want to see if the manager will play 2 strikers upfront or not since now he got 3 strikers fully fit . The game against the Gunners will be the first real test for the team.

[LeeHsienLoong]

The Premier League and referees' body PGMOL have confirmed that Christian Benteke's goal for Liverpool against Bournemouth was an offside offence.

[Ashyboy]

Well it still counts..and we r finally above man u for once...Anyway, hopefully BR will field a stronger team to face the gunners..and the reds really need the precious 3 pts to on par with Man City... Cross finger!!

[Ninja_Assassin]

I'm not sure why Rodgers is omitting Lucas and Sakho from the squad.
Is it because he has two world class players in Allen and Lovren? :rolleyes:

Lucas is for sale and Sakho has yet to sign the new contract extension..... so maybe he was left out to allow him time to think things over?

[Ninja_Assassin]

The Premier League and referees' body PGMOL have confirmed that Christian Benteke's goal for Liverpool against Bournemouth was an offside offence.

Got replay the match onot? Or the result is allowed to stand?

[LeeHsienLoong]

Got replay the match onot? Or the result is allowed to stand?

The result will stand.

[HonkyTonkyMan]

I heard this actually a new rule? I thought all the while it has already been in force. As long as the opposing players are behind the line of defense when the pass is made, its considered offside?

[Hurricane88]

I heard this actually a new rule? I thought all the while it has already been in force. As long as the opposing players are behind the line of defense when the pass is made, its considered offside?

This rule was intro this new season...is not new rule just that they brought back the old off-side rule which we grew up until the English FA change a few seasons ago and allow goals to stand if players in off-side position are not involved with the goal...:)

[HonkyTonkyMan]

This rule was intro this new season...is not new rule just that they brought back the old off-side rule which we grew up until the English FA change a few seasons ago and allow goals to stand if players in off-side position are not involved with the goal...:)

oh so now regardless as long as any player in offside position even if not directly involved, the goal will still be disallowed. But I really think they should do away with this rule of offside in the first place....it really discourage teams from playing attacking football...lousy team can get by simply by constantly this sort of game...

[Lamborghini]

A point against Arsenal will suffice although 3 points will be awesome and a clean sheet is vital. :p

[OriginalSHAVE]

oh so now regardless as long as any player in offside position even if not directly involved, the goal will still be disallowed. But I really think they should do away with this rule of offside in the first place....it really discourage teams from playing attacking football...lousy team can get by simply by constantly this sort of game...

I guess it's to prohibited teams from what we used to call "cherry picking." That is, they cannot simply park a forward player in the defensive end and wait for the opportunity to play a ball to him after it comes into their possession. Instead, team must develop scoring opportunities moving forward more as a unit. This encourages, even necessitates, sequences of short passing to move the ball upfield and towards the opponents goal. Such play at its most highly developed is fundamental to what we call the "beautiful game."

Also with offside rule, teams are able to take the relatively large surface area of a soccer field and convert it into a smaller area more easily managed by 11 men for defensive purposes. Offensive team will require a higher level of ball movement skill and thus resulting in a more entertaining game for the spectator.

[HonkyTonkyMan]

Correct me if I am wrong but I understand that the Americans did away with the offside rules for their game, are they still doing that?

[Hurricane88]

Only Man City maintained perfect start winning 3 out of 3 in strong fashion...:)

[HonkyTonkyMan]

That new Judas who sold his soul for a few "Sterling" seems to be fitting in well...

[masterwanker]

I wonder if Liverpool can get another positive result ? I am also wondering when BR will use 2 strikers upfront .

[owen10]

I wonder if Liverpool can get another positive result ? I am also wondering when BR will use 2 strikers upfront .

maybe park bus n aim one point?
i'll be honestly happy with a draw.
of cos win will be a HEAVENLY result for us! :D