This is the place for all liverpool fans out there to chat about the club and all the news and rumours that they hear :D

The rumour I would like to hear is that we are signing someone like Dirk Kuyt, I still feel we are light up front with Crouch, Bellamy and Fowler simply because I don't see Fowler(as great as he is) as a long term option so I would like another good/great striker in.

The word on the street is Kuyt but we need the extra money from the qualifying for the champs league to pave the deal so tonight is critical!

The rumour I would like to hear is that we are signing someone like Dirk Kuyt, I still feel we are light up front with Crouch, Bellamy and Fowler simply because I don't see Fowler(as great as he is) as a long term option so I would like another good/great striker in.

The word on the street is Kuyt but we need the extra money from the qualifying for the champs league to pave the deal so tonight is critical!

I agree that tonight is critical for our whole season. I would like to see Kuyt but I am wary that he could become an expensive flop (remember Cisse ;) ) but if we sign him he will have all my confidence.

What do you think about Traore leaving? I feel that he was a good squad player but as the team advanced, he couldn't.

I agree that tonight is critical for our whole season. I would like to see Kuyt but I am wary that he could become an expensive flop (remember Cisse ;) ) but if we sign him he will have all my confidence.

What do you think about Traore leaving? I feel that he was a good squad player but as the team advanced, he couldn't.

Agreed, Traore was a good squad player but he was limited and tended to make big mistakes at the wrong time, for me his best position was centre back as he was a great tackler, I watched him a couple of seasons ago (when he had a run in the team)from my then season ticket seat which at the bottom left of the Centenary Stand KH and his distribution was awful but he last ditch tackles were superb.
Too be honest Liverpool need better players than him all round if we are to challenge Chelsea!

I agree with you totally mate. That is why we have replaced Traore with Aurelio, who is miles better. Cisse with Bellamy and hopefully Morientes with Kuyt. Overall I feel we have the best squad we have ever had in the premier league and it is our time to win it.

We were poor last night, OK the Israelites came to defend and catch us on the break but our final passes let us down.

Gerrard can obviously play off the striker but....he is obviously better in the middle but who do you drop???

Glad to see the new boys scoring though!

I dont think we were that bad last night. We just weren't creative enough. We passed it around well (most of the time) and had a few decent chances. I agree with you about Gerrard. We have too many class players now :o We cant drop them because they are all valuable.

This is my solution:

Reina
Finnan Carra Hyypia Riise

Sissoko

Pennant Gerrard(c) Alonso Kewell/Gonazalez


Bellamy

With this formation, we can play our main players, with sissoko protecting the back four but being able to move forward with Alonso dropping deeper to cover. The full backs will be able to get forward to help the wingers to provide crosses for Bellamy. Bellamy will thrive off the balls from Alonso and Gerrard so I feel he can play this formation. For the left wing, I would pick whoever is on form between Kewell and Gonzalez.

We've been poor today against United. I just hope we can pick our away form up again or we will end up like we were two seasons ago. In fifth place.

I find liverpool annoying because all the girls support it lol. Of course Its ok if you live there lol so Im not cussing you

Gutted, dont mind losing if we go out on our shield but to lose like that......something is not right at Anfield this season!

Gutted, dont mind losing if we go out on our shield but to lose like that......something is not right at Anfield this season!

The side just has no character. I am afraid that maybe we have too many players vying for places and the competition is too intense that it's making people unhappy.

But just remember last season. We were beaten soundly 4-1 by Chelsea and 2-0 by Fulham and then went on top break a lot of club records.

The side just has no character. I am afraid that maybe we have too many players vying for places and the competition is too intense that it's making people unhappy.

But just remember last season. We were beaten soundly 4-1 by Chelsea and 2-0 by Fulham and then went on top break a lot of club records.

I hope your right but what worried me today was the lack of fight across the team, they need to stick to a settled side and build up some confidence.

We have had a dificult fixture list but that does not excuse the performances, United today deserved the win but they did not play well or even have to try that hard to beat Liverpool which is just not good enough!

I hope your right but what worried me today was the lack of fight across the team, they need to stick to a settled side and build up some confidence.

We have had a dificult fixture list but that does not excuse the performances, United today deserved the win but they did not play well or even have to try that hard to beat Liverpool which is just not good enough!

I totally agree with you. We are lacking fight and confidence and to get them back, we need to stick with the same team for the next couple of games.

Great performance from the lads today. Giving an unbeaten Villa side a mini-hiding should do our confidence the world of good. Nice to see our strikers playing well and scoring. We just need Gerrard to get his scoring boots on now and we'll be rolling. He's done everything but put the ball in the back of the net.

Great performance from the lads today. Giving an unbeaten Villa side a mini-hiding should do our confidence the world of good. Nice to see our strikers playing well and scoring. We just need Gerrard to get his scoring boots on now and we'll be rolling. He's done everything but put the ball in the back of the net.

Yeah, I have just got back from the game, we looked much stronger today but its not the home form thats been the problem, great to see Alonso playing well and the goals going in!

Onwards and upwards!

Yeah, I have just got back from the game, we looked much stronger today but its not the home form thats been the problem, great to see Alonso playing well and the goals going in!

Onwards and upwards!

We controlled the game and were incisive in our attacking, but we have played like that all season at home so I just hope people don't read TOO much into it and expect us to be thrashing every team we play.

We controlled the game and were incisive in our attacking, but we have played like that all season at home so I just hope people don't read TOO much into it and expect us to be thrashing every team we play.

Yep, the positives were Kuyt, Crouch and Alonso. We have had a tough fixture list so far, we have two more home games coming up so.....lets gets some points on the board!

Great result tonight, through to the last 16 of the champions league and Stevie G got a goal, things at last are looking up!

Great result tonight, through to the last 16 of the champions league and Stevie G got a goal, things at last are looking up!

Good, confident performance again from the lads. The attacking quartet of Gerrard, Garcia, Kuyt and Crouch are really starting to gel and destroy defences.

Great game from Kuyt, my man of the match.

Good, confident performance again from the lads. The attacking quartet of Gerrard, Garcia, Kuyt and Crouch are really starting to gel and destroy defences.

Great game from Kuyt, my man of the match.

The word on Merseyside is that Stevie G's drop in form is down to his missus Alex Curren shagging an ex gangster boyfriend of hers and going back on to drugs, not sure how true that is but I have heard it now form dozens of different people including many of the lads at the games!

The word on Merseyside is that Stevie G's drop in form is down to his missus Alex Curren shagging an ex gangster boyfriend of hers and going back on to drugs, not sure how true that is but I have heard it now form dozens of different people including many of the lads at the games!

I seriously hope not. I really don't want to see Gerrard getting involved in any **** like that.

But on the BBC website the other day, it said his baby girl had been rushed into hospital for meningitis symptoms, so it could be that.

This thread died a quiet death so I'll resurrect it.

The 4 youngsters we have signed in January look to be top class, especially this young Swedish kid who made his Under 18's debut last week.

liverpool are probably the best "on form" team in the premier at the moment.

i know i have said this before..but **** it:

"steven gerrard is the best player in the world"

liverpool are probably the best "on form" team in the premier at the moment.

i know i have said this before..but **** it:

"steven gerrard is the best player in the world"

Celtic are the most in-form team probably in the whole of Britain, on par with United.

And Nakamura is the best player in Britain outside the Premiership for me.

Celtic are fast becoming by far my second favourite team, mostly because of you laddie. You've woke me up to their great football :kiss:

Celtic are the most in-form team probably in the whole of Britain, on par with United.

And Nakamura is the best player in Britain outside the Premiership for me.

Celtic are fast becoming by far my second favourite team, mostly because of you laddie. You've woke me up to their great football :kiss:

you make me happy, raging. :luvbed: :hitit: :kiss:

you make me happy, raging. :luvbed: :hitit: :kiss:

It's my job, laddie. It's my job. :kiss:

celtic are 1-0 up against inverness...........we could go a whopping 19 pts clear.

celtic are 1-0 up against inverness...........we could go a whopping 19 pts clear.

I remember the good ol' days when Rangers and Celtic were in a war until the end of the season. I remember when Amoruso scored for Rangers to win them the league on the last day of the season before he moved to Blackburn.

That's when the SPL was great, even though Rangers were actually winning games.

But it's good to see all the Rangers fans at school making excuses now.

I remember the good ol' days when Rangers and Celtic were in a war until the end of the season. I remember when Amoruso scored for Rangers to win them the league on the last day of the season before he moved to Blackburn.

That's when the SPL was great, even though Rangers were actually winning games.

But it's good to see all the Rangers fans at school making excuses now.

martin o'neill saved celtic.

rangers drew 0-0 with hearts yesterday.

liverpool are probably the best "on form" team in the premier at the moment.

i know i have said this before..but **** it:

"steven gerrard is the best player in the world"

After that statement Lad I now find myself sexually attracted to you!

After that statement Lad I now find myself sexually attracted to you!

he's got it all.

i feel no shame in calling him:

"the best passer of the ball" of all time.

he's got it all.

i feel no shame in calling him:

"the best passer of the ball" of all time.

Oh Oasis you're really turning me on :kiss:

Oh Oasis you're really turning me on :kiss:

the truth, is what mankind seeks........and when i speak it, you're knees go weak.

the truth, is what mankind seeks........and when i speak it, you're knees go weak.

What a saying! So true!

he's got it all.

i feel no shame in calling him:

"the best passer of the ball" of all time.

I would say he is the most complete midfielder of all time! He can pass the ball any distance, he can score all sorts of goals from tap ins to 30 yard screamers, he can tackle and defend extremely well and physically he is perfect for the centre of midfield as he is tall, strong and extremely quick.

Add into that he has a fantastic football brain!

I think there have been players who have better individual aspects to their game but has there ever been a player who can match him for all round ability?

I would say he is the most complete midfielder of all time! He can pass the ball any distance, he can score all sorts of goals from tap ins to 30 yard screamers, he can tackle and defend extremely well and physically he is perfect for the centre of midfield as he is tall, strong and extremely quick.

Add into that he has a fantastic football brain!

I think there have been players who have better individual aspects to their game but has there ever been a player who can match him for all round ability?

I agree to be honest. He just gets better after every season and I just wish FIFA would give him the credit he deserves. Hopefully in years to come people will look at him and say that he was one of the best ever.

Have you read his autobiography Micky?

i'm gonna upload the maradona documentary for you boys.

gerrard is in it and he is so humble. he is asked who the best player in the world is and he replies "ronaldinho".

come on steven - it is you, **** that overated bucktoothed diva.

I agree to be honest. He just gets better after every season and I just wish FIFA would give him the credit he deserves. Hopefully in years to come people will look at him and say that he was one of the best ever.

Have you read his autobiography Micky?

Yes mate, just finished it to be honest, superb!

Especially the Champions League Final part and the Chelsea transfer saga explained!

I was surprised about Jason Koumas being a mate of his though, my brother played with Koumas and I didn't realise he was on Liverpools books!

i'm gonna upload the maradona documentary for you boys.

gerrard is in it and he is so humble. he is asked who the best player in the world is and he replies "ronaldinho".

come on steven - it is you, **** that overated bucktoothed diva.

I agree with that statement mate, outside of his flicks and tricks he hasn't really impressed me, I watch La Liga regularly and think whats all the fuss about!

I agree with that statement mate, outside of his flicks and tricks he hasn't really impressed me, I watch La Liga regularly and think whats all the fuss about!

exactly.......all those tricks and flicks may look good in adverts but are useless on the field.

i'm gonna upload the maradona documentary for you boys.

gerrard is in it and he is so humble. he is asked who the best player in the world is and he replies "ronaldinho".

come on steven - it is you, **** that overated bucktoothed diva.

That'd be cool, thanks

I agree with you about Ronaldinho. When he is on form, he's amazing. But he's very inconsistant and if you're supposedly the greatest player on Earth, you shouldn't be inconsitant at all.

Yes mate, just finished it to be honest, superb!

Especially the Champions League Final part and the Chelsea transfer saga explained!

I was surprised about Jason Koumas being a mate of his though, my brother played with Koumas and I didn't realise he was on Liverpools books!

It was a fantastic read and rivalled Fowlers for entertainment value. I was surprised about Koumas too! And I really hate Lilleshall now because of them rejecting Stevie.

How many times did he say he loved Liverpool in it? I lost count. He's a genuine guy and my opinion of him increased ten fold after reading it.

The bit about the garden fork in his toe was disgusting too. Thanks God for Steve Heighway!

That'd be cool, thanks

I agree with you about Ronaldinho. When he is on form, he's amazing. But he's very inconsistant and if you're supposedly the greatest player on Earth, you shouldn't be inconsitant at all.



It was a fantastic read and rivalled Fowlers for entertainment value. I was surprised about Koumas too! And I really hate Lilleshall now because of them rejecting Stevie.

How many times did he say he loved Liverpool in it? I lost count. He's a genuine guy and my opinion of him increased ten fold after reading it.

The bit about the garden fork in his toe was disgusting too. Thanks God for Steve Heighway!

I was in a night club about a year ago and Koumas and his followers came in and sat by my missus and my sister in law. There was a fat lad who at first refused to move out of our seats but was persuaded! He then tried to tell us we were in the presence of a superstar and that Koumas was going to leave West Brom/Cardiff and join Valencia!
It was all very weird, he (Koumas) then shook my hand then kissed me on the cheek before ordering a round for my party and leaving??? I hadn't even spoken to the lad so I'm not sure what the **** was going on!
To be honest as a kid he didn't look much but the scouts saw something! Strange guy though!

I was in a night club about a year ago and Koumas and his followers came in and sat by my missus and my sister in law. There was a fat lad who at first refused to move out of our seats but was persuaded! He then tried to tell us we were in the presence of a superstar and that Koumas was going to leave West Brom/Cardiff and join Valencia!
It was all very weird, he (Koumas) then shook my hand then kissed me on the cheek before ordering a round for my party and leaving??? I hadn't even spoken to the lad so I'm not sure what the **** was going on!
To be honest as a kid he didn't look much but the scouts saw something! Strange guy though!

Haha Koumas at Valencia. He wishes!

He comes across as a wierdo in the press, so this doesn't surprise me :lol1:

Huge night tonight.

I have two tickets in the main stand. Come on the reds!

I think it will be 1-0 Liverpool with Sissoko sent off! Not sure why, I can just see it happening!

Huge night tonight.

I have two tickets in the main stand. Come on the reds!

I think it will be 1-0 Liverpool with Sissoko sent off! Not sure why, I can just see it happening!

Good luck tonight. I'll be watching and rooting for you scouse ****s.

Wont be watching.

I will be listening to the BIG game tonight. Forest vs Doncaster Rovers.

COME ON U REDS.

Still i hope the mickey mousers win. You must support english clubs againsed those cheating, diving, long haired, alice band wearing, soft as ****e foriegners.

How about this.

To be regarded as a truely big club, you must first win Back to Back European Cups.

Does anyone else think Ronaldinio looks like Trisha??????

Yank Red fans, is ESPN showing this? I don't want to leave work to run across to the pub if Chelsea's on.

yes. they are showing it on ESPN 2

yes. they are showing it on ESPN 2

Well there goes my work for the afternoon. When's kickoff, now? or 2:45?

right now. Anfield is ****ing crazy loud for this

****S SAKE! Reds should be up 1-0 by now but barcas goalie is on form. three shots in a row blocked

****! BARCAS UP! 1-0 as Gudjohnsen scores. Barca is pressing hard now

Game Ovah! Pool Are Through!!!

Game Ovah! Pool Are Through!!!

Change your User-Title to Make Us Dream mate.

All 'Pool fans should :fing02:

Great night guys, lets hope we get the Manc's next time out!

BTW we need to splash out on a clinical finisher, thats two great sides we have dominated in a week yet scored no goals!!!

Great night guys, lets hope we get the Manc's next time out!

BTW we need to splash out on a clinical finisher, thats two great sides we have dominated in a week yet scored no goals!!!

I'm hoping for an English side too.

And we've been linked with Villa and Eto'o, both of them are clinical finishers and we have Voronin coming so Rafa is trying to sort out the problem.

I just hope Eto'o doesn't come because he'll cause unrest in the camp.

I'm hoping for an English side too.

And we've been linked with Villa and Eto'o, both of them are clinical finishers and we have Voronin coming so Rafa is trying to sort out the problem.

I just hope Eto'o doesn't come because he'll cause unrest in the camp.

Both great players, the problem with Villa (Strange though it may be) is that he is similar to Rooney, he drops off and is very skillful, we need a poacher like an Owen or Fowler. Eto'o is that sort of player but as you say he may cause unrest!

Eto'o is all wrong. He's not worth it.

Great result last night, good on yer all!

Just wish City would pull their finger out, I still want Pierce as manager though!

Just thought I would offer my commiserations to Celtic, drawing AC Milan would be a tough draw for anyone!

Oh and unlucky to Arsenal (although that might knock the smug look off the fans faces for a week!)

Great draw, PSV are a good side but we beat then 2-0 at Anfield this season and drew in Holland so I am confident.

Looks as if we may meet Chelsea again in the Semi's if we get through!

Great draw, PSV are a good side but we beat then 2-0 at Anfield this season and drew in Holland so I am confident.

Looks as if we may meet Chelsea again in the Semi's if we get through!

Brilliant news! I was delighted when I found out, me and everyone in my class thought that we were destined to tie an English team, but it never happened. :D

I hope us and Chelsea get through to repeat the semi-final of 2005, and it's possible for us to get Milan in the Final too :cool:

Gutted, I really fancied us for the tie today!

Should be used to it being a City fan!:damnit:

Gutted, I really fancied us for the tie today!

Should be used to it being a City fan!:damnit:

I'm gonna have to put up with the Blackburn fans being all smug singing 'We're off to Wembley' tomorrow :nonono:

cisse's leg > a limey wanker

cisse's leg > a limey wanker

Cisse is French?

Ah good ol Victimpool, funnily enough as much as I despise them, I was hoping they would knock Barca out. Hopefully PSV or Chelsea will now do the same.

:nono:

Ah good ol Victimpool, funnily enough as much as I despise them, I was hoping they would knock Barca out. Hopefully PSV or Chelsea will now do the same.

:nono:

Victimpool???

Elaborate, you seem like you have a lot to say!

Victimpool???

Elaborate, you seem like you have a lot to say!

Probably got this **** off of Boris Johnson, that all scousers wallow in pain and tragedy :nonono:

Probably got this **** off of Boris Johnson, that all scousers wallow in pain and tragedy :nonono:

I was thinking along more sinister lines mate!

I was thinking along more sinister lines mate!

Hillsborough?

If that's what you mean, that's what Boris Johnson was aiming at and that's what I meant :fing02:

If not, ignore me :lol1:

Hillsborough?

If that's what you mean, that's what Boris Johnson was aiming at and that's what I meant :fing02:

If not, ignore me :lol1:

Yep, never really took much notice of that prick to be honest!

Ah good ol Victimpool, funnily enough as much as I despise them, I was hoping they would knock Barca out. Hopefully PSV or Chelsea will now do the same.

:nono:


let me guess, a toffee?

Yep, never really took much notice of that prick to be honest!

I tried not to but it was plastered everywhere so I basically had to.

He's an ugly little prick.

let me guess, a toffee?

I'd say Scum United!

Victimpool???

Elaborate, you seem like you have a lot to say!

Whats to elaborate, you know fully well thats a commonly used name to refer to Liverpool, theres no need to goto depths about it as its really not worth it. Not that im bothered or anything, but whats with the ratings/karma ? Is it because I said I dont like Liverpool ? Dont know about you but for me a large part of footballs about the banter, Id rather away fans give my side stick than just sit there munching on their sandwiches. If my dislike of Liverpool offended you, then I apologize :omfg:

Whats to elaborate, you know fully well thats a commonly used name to refer to Liverpool, theres no need to goto depths about it as its really not worth it. Not that im bothered or anything, but whats with the ratings/karma ? Is it because I said I dont like Liverpool ? Dont know about you but for me a large part of footballs about the banter, Id rather away fans give my side stick than just sit there munching on their sandwiches. If my dislike of Liverpool offended you, then I apologize :omfg:

Where are you from?

I'm from Manchester and we never refer to Liverpool as Victimpool, ive never even heard that before?

Whats to elaborate, you know fully well thats a commonly used name to refer to Liverpool, theres no need to goto depths about it as its really not worth it. Not that im bothered or anything, but whats with the ratings/karma ? Is it because I said I dont like Liverpool ? Dont know about you but for me a large part of footballs about the banter, Id rather away fans give my side stick than just sit there munching on their sandwiches. If my dislike of Liverpool offended you, then I apologize :omfg:

I couldn't give a **** if you like Liverpool or not, but if you are going to come on here and refer to Liverpool as 'Victimpool' when for obvious reasons that may be a touchy subject then you have got to except some comeback.

I've been around and have never come across the term before hence I asked you to elaborate, as for the karma and rating, well that what its for, isn't it?

I've never actually been to liverpool, even though my bird is a sicilian scouser. But Micky, gettin defensive cos someone takes the p*ss out of your home town isn't your style is it? People have my permission to take the mickey out of Wolves all they like!

I've heard victimpool before, just refers to the supposed and mostly likely non existent victim mentality of Scousers.

I couldn't give a **** if you like Liverpool or not, but if you are going to come on here and refer to Liverpool as 'Victimpool' when for obvious reasons that may be a touchy subject then you have got to except some comeback.

I've been around and have never come across the term before hence I asked you to elaborate, as for the karma and rating, well that what its for, isn't it?

Is that my problem youve never heard of term? Ive heard it many a time. Aside from the obvious its used in reference to the one rule for one and another rule for pool, whether its the allowing of the club to play in champions league despite finishing outside the qualification spots or the recent Mascherano incident.

I've never actually been to liverpool, even though my bird is a sicilian scouser. But Micky, gettin defensive cos someone takes the p*ss out of your home town isn't your style is it? People have my permission to take the mickey out of Wolves all they like!

I've heard victimpool before, just refers to the supposed and mostly likely non existent victim mentality of Scousers.

OW, people can say what they like about Liverpool, to be honest most of it would probably be true, and as you say its not my style to let it get under my skin.

I just asked him to elaborate on 'Victimpool', I hadn't heard it before and neither had others on here from the North West, obviously Hillsborough is a touchy subject where I come from and us scousers will laugh at ourselves and each other but we cannot and will not see the funny side of that!

Hence the question.

Is that my problem youve never heard of term? Ive heard it many a time. Aside from the obvious its used in reference to the one rule for one and another rule for pool, whether its the allowing of the club to play in champions league despite finishing outside the qualification spots or the recent Mascherano incident.

That's why I ****in asked you to elaborate on the term!

If you had just said that we wouldn't be having this conversation!

That's why I ****in asked you to elaborate on the term!

If you had just said that we wouldn't be having this conversation!

Awww diddums...:rofl:

Awww diddums...:rofl:

Thats me owned then.

Thats me owned then.

Has it ? Unfortunately I dont even know what 'owned' is, but none the less alls good. :thanks:

Has it ? Unfortunately I dont even know what 'owned' is, but none the less alls good. :thanks:

Do you know what 'you are a ****' means ???

Micky and Raging, we're gonna thrash youse lot tommorow.

http://www.literacytrust.org.uk/Football/FootballClubs/AstonVillapic.gif

Micky and Raging, we're gonna thrash youse lot tommorow.

http://www.literacytrust.org.uk/Football/FootballClubs/AstonVillapic.gif

2-0 to Liverpool I think.

Gerrard and Fowler.

Great game today, Crouch was outstanding!

Just glad to get some payback after they thrashed us earlier on in the season!

Great game today, Crouch was outstanding!

Just glad to get some payback after they thrashed us earlier on in the season!

I just hope Stevie is ok, although he looked fine after the game when he was celebrating with the players.

Well done lads!

For the Liverpool lads:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xfgqi-UahE8

For the Liverpool lads:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xfgqi-UahE8

That's just incredible!

Brings a tear to my eye :D

Bring this up! Gametime shortly and they are showing it live here in the US. Liverpool should win with PSV being racked with injuries but they can be maddingly inconsistent when they have a supposed advantage

ESPN? I have my pub money in hand. I'll chat with you guys after the game if it is on ESPN(2)

ESPN 2 its on

Great start lads, nice away goal from Stevie!

PSV are playing a strange game, its like they are the away side? Anyway its not working!

0-3 That was incredibly easy:confused:

Great goal by the ginger swine though!

The "ginger swine" is about the best distance shooter in the world these days. If there's anyone close I don't know him. I'm back at work this time glowing and with a beer buzz. Great game.

0-3 That was incredibly easy:confused:

Great goal by the ginger swine though!

PSV had nothing.

Well done Liverpool! I watched the game in an Irish pub and the atmosphere was incredible.

Liverpool have upped the pace just at the right moment in the Champions League and i can honestly see them lifting the trophy now.

Congrats to Liverpool on all but making it into the last 4.

But c'mon, last night's game was much more about PSV being piss poor than about liverpool's credentials as winners. Arsenal could have won 4-0 at Eindhoven, they just didn't take their chances.

Congrats to Liverpool on all but making it into the last 4.

But c'mon, last night's game was much more about PSV being piss poor than about liverpool's credentials as winners. Arsenal could have won 4-0 at Eindhoven, they just didn't take their chances.

I'm still tipping Liverpool to win it.

right now they must be bookies favourites but assuming Chelsea or Man utd get through to the next round I'd take either of them over 'pool.

But it would be a close call no doubt.

I wasnt taking anything away from the sensational result, but PSV playing like that wouldn't have made it out of the group stage.

right now they must be bookies favourites but assuming Chelsea or Man utd get through to the next round I'd take either of them over 'pool.

But it would be a close call no doubt.

I wasnt taking anything away from the sensational result, but PSV playing like that wouldn't have made it out of the group stage.

Agreed, but Liverpool are taking their chances, it will still be a big ask to win the CL this year but Liverpool look very strong at the right time!

Well done Liverpool! I watched the game in an Irish pub and the atmosphere was incredible.

Liverpool have upped the pace just at the right moment in the Champions League and i can honestly see them lifting the trophy now.

I'm getting that magical feeling again :D

We played great last night. A bit of wayward passing and poor tackling, but on the whole our gameplan was executed perfectly by the players!

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Fair play to United!, 4-0 half time and they have just ripped Roma apart!

Four great goals as well, I am not a fan of the team but I am a fan of great football and they are certainly playing it!

Liverpool v Man U Champions League Final? Its a real possibility now!!!

I'd also like Chelsea to come back, it would be great to have three teams in the last four!

Fair play to United!, 4-0 half time and they have just ripped Roma apart!

Four great goals as well, I am not a fan of the team but I am a fan of great football and they are certainly playing it!

Liverpool v Man U Champions League Final? Its a real possibility now!!!

I'd also like Chelsea to come back, it would be great to have three teams in the last four!

I want both English teams to win tonight so there's the possibility of an all English final to show to everyone the English rule European football once more !

(Great game by the way).

5-0 now. Man U is putting on a beating the likes of which hasnt been seen in a long time. Thats karma coming back to bite the Italians in the ass IMO for that **** last week with the fans

6-0. i have never watched this much of a one sided beating in the CL ever

6-1, I cannot remember a result like this in a quarter final of the CL!

Best game in a red shirt by Carrick, capped by two brilliant goals!

Chelsea are still in it too so....

Make that 7-1:eek: :eek: :eek:

this is unreal

imagine how Watford is feeling right now

Chelsea are winning as well!

Great night for English football although I don't wanna read the papers tomorrow licking United's balls.

Two teams through, Liverpool should go through tomorrow bar a complete disaster so we could be looking at three out of four teams in the last four!

Unbelievable!

Great night for English football although I don't wanna read the papers tomorrow licking United's balls.

Sometime RB as much as it hurts we have to say they are a ****in great side!

It does hurt though!

Two teams through, Liverpool should go through tomorrow bar a complete disaster so we could be looking at three out of four teams in the last four!

Unbelievable!

Yep, English football is back!

non ci posso credere!!!!!

As much as it does my head in to say this, they were awesome last night!

Bastards!

Here we go then, three English teams in the last four of CL.

Liverpool were in second gear last night and why not, 4-0 on aggregate in a quarter final is dream like, Chelsea next, toss of a coin I feel!

Here we go then, three English teams in the last four of CL.

Liverpool were in second gear last night and why not, 4-0 on aggregate in a quarter final is dream like, Chelsea next, toss of a coin I feel!

I didn't bother to watch as I had other things going on yesterday (remember kickoff is an inconvenient 2:45 for us) and I considered it a done deal. Everything look okay?

I didn't bother to watch as I had other things going on yesterday (remember kickoff is an inconvenient 2:45 for us) and I considered it a done deal. Everything look okay?

Yeah, Bellamy tweaked his knee, hopefully he wont be out longer than a few days?

We coasted to be honest, it was a pretty dull game if I'm truthful, I expected PSV to come and have a go as they didn't have anything to lose but Liverpool controlled the game and could have upped the temp at anytime but they didn't need to!

Fowler set up Crouch for a tap in (18th this season) and Pennant was the pick of the bunch with Gerrard and Carragher sidelined!

Yeah, Bellamy tweaked his knee, hopefully he wont be out longer than a few days?

We coasted to be honest, it was a pretty dull game if I'm truthful, I expected PSV to come and have a go as they didn't have anything to lose but Liverpool controlled the game and could have upped the temp at anytime but they didn't need to!

Fowler set up Crouch for a tap in (18th this season) and Pennant was the pick of the bunch with Gerrard and Carragher sidelined!

PSV did not have the firepower in their lineup to score three or four anywhere let alone at Anfield. That's why I wasn't going out of my way for this.

I think Liverpool match up very well with Chelsea at the moment; this has been my favorite English matchup since Mourinho and Benitez arrived. I understand the English press considered Man U - Arsenal the better rivalry but the Reds and Chelsea is a better tactical matchup, even if it's not 'exciting' in whatever sense they mean that.

PSV did not have the firepower in their lineup to score three or four anywhere let alone at Anfield. That's why I wasn't going out of my way for this.

I think Liverpool match up very well with Chelsea at the moment; this has been my favorite English matchup since Mourinho and Benitez arrived. I understand the English press considered Man U - Arsenal the better rivalry but the Reds and Chelsea is a better tactical matchup, even if it's not 'exciting' in whatever sense they mean that.

The interesting is that there are so many 'big' games these days, the rivalry between Liverpool and Man U is so intense but it a football rivalry as opposed to the focus being about so many other things as for Celtic and Rangers.

The top four and their respective regional rivals i.e Liverpool - Everton, Man U - Man City etc mean that their are big games almost every week, even in Europe now with Barca, AC Milan, R Madrid etc due to the success of English sides.

To be honest I don't like these all-England games in European competition. With two domestic cups the English teams face each other often enough. I'd have rather seen Liverpool against Valencia than Chelsea. I've seen like a half dozen Liverpool-Chelsea games in the past two years and obviouisly I haven't seen them all.

Well City are probably the most Yank-friendly club in the Prem so I won't complain too much about this one.

Well City are probably the most Yank-friendly club in the Prem so I won't complain too much about this one.

We were poor today Kayjay, that game should have been in the bag based on Man City's home record of late, we lack the drive to be champions, I only hope that next season something will click into place!

All the players looked pissed at each other yesterday. I dunno why and I hope it's nothing.

Kuyt looked pissed at Pennant and Alonso at Mascherano.

By the way, we played poor but Bartons tackle was awful and he should of been sent off.

All the players looked pissed at each other yesterday. I dunno why and I hope it's nothing.

Kuyt looked pissed at Pennant and Alonso at Mascherano.

By the way, we played poor but Bartons tackle was awful and he should of been sent off.

Agreed on all points mate, Barton who I like was a twat yesterday, he could have finished Gerrards career with that tackle!

Agreed on all points mate, Barton who I like was a twat yesterday, he could have finished Gerrards career with that tackle!

Yep, disgusting. Then he had the cheek to protest the free-kick!

Who would you rather have in your team between the two scousers; Nolan or Barton?

I'd pick Nolan.

I'd sign Barton any day; he's quite the gamer in my opinion.

Yep, disgusting. Then he had the cheek to protest the free-kick!

Who would you rather have in your team between the two scousers; Nolan or Barton?

I'd pick Nolan.

Hard one, probably Nolan for his goals but I would like both in the squad!

I'd sign Barton any day; he's quite the gamer in my opinion.

I don't like his attitude though and he's inconsistent.

I'd probably have him playing for a UEFA cup team at best.

Hard one, probably Nolan for his goals but I would like both in the squad!

Can you imagine a central midfield of Gerrard, Sissoko, Alonso, Mascherano, Barton and Nolan? Wow.

I don't like his attitude though and he's inconsistent.

I'd probably have him playing for a UEFA cup team at best.

Yeah he's not quite the caliber Liverpool need to take it to the next level. But for any other team certainly.

Yeah he's not quite the caliber Liverpool need to take it to the next level. But for any other team certainly.

You got that right. I think he'd be great at Tottenham. They could then get rid of Zokora who I don't rate.

Can you imagine a central midfield of Gerrard, Sissoko, Alonso, Mascherano, Barton and Nolan? Wow.

I'm fairly certain Alonso will leave in the summer mate!

Real Madrid apparently have submitted a big offer, Alonso has ties with Madrid and I think Rafa would then use Gerrard in his best position and rotate Sissoko and Mascherano around him!

I'd be gutted but we have to accommodate too many great Central Midfielders currently, add 12-15 mil to the kitty, you are looking at around 50 mil to spend so....if he does go at least we may get a winger or two and perhaps a world class striker to strengthen the whole squad!

I'm fairly certain Alonso will leave in the summer mate!

Real Madrid apparently have submitted a big offer, Alonso has ties with Madrid and I think Rafa would then use Gerrard in his best position and rotate Sissoko and Mascherano around him!

I'd be gutted but we have to accommodate too many great Central Midfielders currently, add 12-15 mil to the kitty, you are looking at around 50 mil to spend so....if he does go at least we may get a winger or two and perhaps a world class striker to strengthen the whole squad!

I'd be gutted to see Alonso leave because he's a class act and brings something different to the squad. But the money would be nice and I guess we do need to improve other positions.

I'd be gutted to see Alonso leave because he's a class act and brings something different to the squad. But the money would be nice and I guess we do need to improve other positions.

Alonso has been key for a few years now, but a world-class player on the right wing would change the look of the team in a better direction.

Alonso has been key for a few years now, but a world-class player on the right wing would change the look of the team in a better direction.

I'd like to see a new left winger too. It'd add more balance to our midfield if we had two world class wingers.

I like Adriano from Seville. I'd like to see Alves here too.

I'd be gutted to see Alonso leave because he's a class act and brings something different to the squad. But the money would be nice and I guess we do need to improve other positions.

RB,

Spoke with my mate again this morning works at Anfield and he is adamant that Alonso is joining Barca for 14 million?

I dont like to see class players leave but its good money plus we cannot play all the players in the middle.

Simao is supposedly coming and we have agreed a deal for the Brazilian Lucas Levia (Brazilian under 21 Captain) who is a centre midfielder (very good) so.....

RB,

Spoke with my mate again this morning works at Anfield and he is adamant that Alonso is joining Barca for 14 million?

I dont like to see class players leave but its good money plus we cannot play all the players in the middle.

Simao is supposedly coming and we have agreed a deal for the Brazilian Lucas Levia (Brazilian under 21 Captain) who is a centre midfielder (very good) so.....

That ain't enough in my opinion. I'm gutted. Since when could you buy Alonso for less than Hargreaves. :nonono:

I read today Juve want Alonso AND Sissoko. Rafa can't let them both leave. I really hope he doesn't.

I read about Leiva last week on the official site and he sounds brilliant. I've seen a few videos of him playing too and he reminds me of Kaka but more of a powerhouse, real hot prospect.

Simao is someone I don't want anymore, he's supposedly been poor this season and he's too inconsistent. I really think Pennant will come good.

I Thought long and hard about posting in this Dirty Rotten Thread but I Just have to wish you luck for Wednesday night hope u beat the Italians,:)

I Thought long and hard about posting in this Dirty Rotten Thread but I Just have to wish you luck for Wednesday night hope u beat the Italians,:)

Thanks Boxclever :fing02:

Thanks Boxclever :fing02:

no probs.;)

I Thought long and hard about posting in this Dirty Rotten Thread but I Just have to wish you luck for Wednesday night hope u beat the Italians,:)

Thanks BC.

I really wanted the United - Liverpool Final.

That ain't enough in my opinion. I'm gutted. Since when could you buy Alonso for less than Hargreaves. :nonono:

I read today Juve want Alonso AND Sissoko. Rafa can't let them both leave. I really hope he doesn't.

I read about Leiva last week on the official site and he sounds brilliant. I've seen a few videos of him playing too and he reminds me of Kaka but more of a powerhouse, real hot prospect.

Simao is someone I don't want anymore, he's supposedly been poor this season and he's too inconsistent. I really think Pennant will come good.

Yep, I read that this morning, its all speculation.

The only plus to having Simao is that he can play both wings and up front.
We must have a stronger squad, selling Alonso IMO is taking a backward step!

I like Alonso but I seriously think that you don't need him as much as you need wide players and a goalscorer.

I am also of the lonely opinion that alonso and Mascherano aren't the best combination for the PL, and Sissoko's style will be v important in your title push next year.

Oh yeah, here's to the Liverpool-Wolves link! Hayward is a class act, didn't make the best decisions while he was in charge, but his heart has always been with the club.

I'm with Wolf, and just as important is the fact that you're going to have to play the Brazilian kid.

More importantly though, what's the lineup for tomorrow? Raging Bull and I confessed to each other on pm that we have a perhaps unwarranted affection for Kewell. Tell us you wouldn't play him Mickey.

Yep, I read that this morning, its all speculation.

The only plus to having Simao is that he can play both wings and up front.
We must have a stronger squad, selling Alonso IMO is taking a backward step!

I completely agree mate, other players should be sold before Alonso.

I'm with Wolf, and just as important is the fact that you're going to have to play the Brazilian kid.

More importantly though, what's the lineup for tomorrow? Raging Bull and I confessed to each other on pm that we have a perhaps unwarranted affection for Kewell. Tell us you wouldn't play him Mickey.

This Leiva kid looks real good and if Alonso does leave, he best be a good enough replacement. I don't expect it of him straight away but in a year or two.

I'm hearing through the grapevine that Zenden may be fit for the final and Rafa wants to utilise his tactical awareness. I'd still go for Kewell as our wild card though.

I'm with Wolf, and just as important is the fact that you're going to have to play the Brazilian kid.

More importantly though, what's the lineup for tomorrow? Raging Bull and I confessed to each other on pm that we have a perhaps unwarranted affection for Kewell. Tell us you wouldn't play him Mickey.

The thing is I would play him, I have always had a soft spot for Harry even when he was at Leeds. Zenden is first choice in that position but up until the last couple of games he has been poor. Harry has the ability on his day to win a game, whether he is fit enough and sharp enough for a game of this magnitude is up for debate but we don't have too many options!

I like Alonso but I seriously think that you don't need him as much as you need wide players and a goalscorer.I am also of the lonely opinion that alonso and Mascherano aren't the best combination for the PL, and Sissoko's style will be v important in your title push next year.

Oh yeah, here's to the Liverpool-Wolves link! Hayward is a class act, didn't make the best decisions while he was in charge, but his heart has always been with the club.

Your right OW, but to compete with the big boys we must have quality in every position plus quality cover.

I feel the best combination based on what I have seen of late will be Macherano and Gerrard in the middle, Sissoko can offer cover for Macherano and Levia plays in the attacking midfield role which then questions Alonso's long term worth to the squad but I just cannot accept us allowing players of Alonso's ability to leave.

According to the rumour mill, press and friends I have that work at the club there is to be a big clear out in the summer with Kewell, Hyppia, Dudek, Carson, Bellamy, Fowler, Zenden, Gonzalez and Alonso all on their way out.

They hope to raise up to 30 mill with these sales and add it to the already available 40 mill for transfers.

The players heavily linked are David Villa, Darren Bent, Simoa, Daniel Alves, Tevez, Pederson, Fernando Torres, Eto'o, Chivu, Distin and many more!!!!

I will believe it when I see it!

Your right OW, but to compete with the big boys we must have quality in every position plus quality cover.

I feel the best combination based on what I have seen of late will be Macherano and Gerrard in the middle, Sissoko can offer cover for Macherano and Levia plays in the attacking midfield role which then questions Alonso's long term worth to the squad but I just cannot accept us allowing players of Alonso's ability to leave.

According to the rumour mill, press and friends I have that work at the club there is to be a big clear out in the summer with Kewell, Hyppia, Dudek, Carson, Bellamy, Fowler, Zenden, Gonzalez and Alonso all on their way out.

They hope to raise up to 30 mill with these sales and add it to the already available 40 mill for transfers.

The players heavily linked are David Villa, Darren Bent, Simoa, Daniel Alves, Tevez, Pederson, Fernando Torres, Eto'o, Chivu, Distin and many more!!!!

I will believe it when I see it!

Out of them players linked, I'd take Villa, Alves, Tevez and Chivu.

The rest are too inconsistant or will cause too much trouble.

Out of them players linked, I'd take Villa, Alves, Tevez and Chivu.

The rest are too inconsistant or will cause too much trouble.

Yep, that would be a dream transfer line up although they would cost around 80 mill me thinks!

Yep, that would be a dream transfer line up although they would cost around 80 mill me thinks!

Here's my estimations on their prices but I'm probably way out!

Villa - 30 mil
Alves - 13 mil
Tevez - 18 mil
Chivu - 8 mil

69 million pounds and I'm probably being conservative!

Here's my estimations on their prices but I'm probably way out!

Villa - 30 mil
Alves - 13 mil
Tevez - 18 mil
Chivu - 8 mil

69 million pounds and I'm probably being conservative!

Yeah, I would say thats conservative mate (slightly).

Villa 30 mil
Tevez 20 mil
Alves 15 mil
Chivu 12 mil

77 mil in total.

Eto'o 30 mil
Bent 15 mil
Distin 5 mil
Simoa 12 mil
Torres 25 mil
Pederson 6 mil

Yeah, I would say thats conservative mate (slightly).

Villa 30 mil
Tevez 20 mil
Alves 15 mil
Chivu 12 mil

77 mil in total.

Eto'o 30 mil
Bent 15 mil
Distin 5 mil
Simoa 12 mil
Torres 25 mil
Pederson 6 mil

Yeh a couple of million more. Distin would be free because his contract has expired wouldn't he? I think Rovers would only let Pederson leave for more than 10 mil too, we know they drive a hard bargain!

BTW, I've made the official match thread :D

Yeh a couple of million more. Distin would be free because his contract has expired wouldn't he? I think Rovers would only let Pederson leave for more than 10 mil too, we know they drive a hard bargain!

BTW, I've made the official match thread :D

Really, bargain there then, he could cover many positions!

Don't know about Pederson, I think he is close to a Bosman too! Not that I want him!

Really, bargain there then, he could cover many positions!

Don't know about Pederson, I think he is close to a Bosman too! Not that I want him!

Yeh it's on the BBC website. I'd actually like Rafa to pick him up if we let Hyypia go but it looks like he's goign to Portsmouth.

Yeh he's got two years left on his deal but he's ****e and really overrated!

Yeh it's on the BBC website. I'd actually like Rafa to pick him up if we let Hyypia go but it looks like he's goign to Portsmouth.

Yeh he's got two years left on his deal but he's ****e and really overrated!

Distin would be a great squad player for you.

Wish he wasn't going!

Tevez is rumored to be linked with Chelsea at 35 million

Tevez is rumored to be linked with Chelsea at 35 million

Yep, Chelsea are linked to everyone but its been well documented that Chelsea do not have big money to spend this season (at least not as big as they have had) and they need desperately a centre back and right back as cover!

Tevez is rumored to be linked with Chelsea at 35 million

BTW, I think I watched you box a while back at the leisure centre on Grains Road? Must be 10 years or so now?

Is that right?

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WAR LIVERPOOL!

This thread died after the Champions League dissapointment.

I'm bringing it back though :D

We actually signed Torres, Babel is on his way as is Benayoun. Best summer in a while for Liverpool fans :D

Yeah, the CL Final was a disappointment, Liverpool played really well that night as well.

Mickey was not good that night, were you mate? , a Scum supporter took the piss for about two hours in RJ's in New Brighton....it didn't end well!

Yeah, the CL Final was a disappointment, Liverpool played really well that night as well.

Mickey was not good that night, were you mate? , a Scum supporter took the piss for about two hours in RJ's in New Brighton....it didn't end well!

Did he end up smashing his face in?

Did he end up smashing his face in?

Mickey attempted to be mature :lol1: at first and left one bar for another but the guy followed us with his mates, later on at the Taxi rank the **** came up again and was KO'd by a right hand.

One of his mates then decided to dance round like Ali without throughing a punch before running the opposite way lol

Mickey attempted to be mature :lol1: at first and left one bar for another but the guy followed us with his mates, later on at the Taxi rank the **** came up again and was KO'd by a right hand.

One of his mates then decided to dance round like Ali without throughing a punch before running the opposite way lol

:lol1:

Bet that showed them.

Mickey attempted to be mature :lol1: at first and left one bar for another but the guy followed us with his mates, later on at the Taxi rank the **** came up again and was KO'd by a right hand.

One of his mates then decided to dance round like Ali without throughing a punch before running the opposite way lol

This is coming from a guy who couldn't see at the time!!!

The truth is, a piss head from Chester was gobbing it. Another one of my mates was eating chips sat down by the taxi rank and this guy decided to kick the chips out of his hands, thats why I sparked him.

BTW Likely Lad told this same story to my missus the following morning and she didn't speak to me for about a week! LL your a ****!!!;) ;) ;)

This is coming from a guy who couldn't see at the time!!!

The truth is, a piss head from Chester was gobbing it. Another one of my mates was eating chips sat down by the taxi rank and this guy decided to kick the chips out of his hands, thats why I sparked him.

BTW Likely Lad told this same story to my missus the following morning and she didn't speak to me for about a week! LL your a ****!!!;) ;) ;)

So he was asking for it really.

:lol1: Why wouldn't she talk to you?

It's a bastard when your other half doesn't like ya fighting, I've had to walk away from a few fights jus cos of my girlfriend.

To continue with the thread.

I predict Liverpool finishing second this season 3 points behind Man U.

Anyone want a 10K bet that Liverpool dont finish second?

To continue with the thread.

I predict Liverpool finishing second this season 3 points behind Man U.

Anyone want a 10K bet that Liverpool dont finish second?

This season is a real puzzler for me, I wanna see how we start first because I feel that will decide our league season.

So he was asking for it really.

:lol1: Why wouldn't she talk to you?

It's a bastard when your other half doesn't like ya fighting, I've had to walk away from a few fights jus cos of my girlfriend.

A few reasons mate, one, I used to do it all the time, two, I am a mid thirties father of four and three, I'm a big guy and its not good banging people out in the street, the law of averages say I will end up seriously hurting someone one day so....to be fair I should know better;)

A few reasons mate, one, I used to do it all the time, two, I am a mid thirties father of four and three, I'm a big guy and its not good banging people out in the street, the law of averages say I will end up seriously hurting someone one day so....to be fair I should know better;)

Fair enough.

Gotta act mature now eh ;)

Do your kids box?

To continue with the thread.

I predict Liverpool finishing second this season 3 points behind Man U.

Anyone want a 10K bet that Liverpool dont finish second?


I'll take that bet, Mickey. You know I'd like for Liverpool to finish at the top, but I'm picking a Chelsea revival this year. They're going to be very strong and they have fewer players to integrate.

Fair enough.

Gotta act mature now eh ;)

Do your kids box?

Yep both my older boys have boxed, my oldest stopped but my second youngest boy (12) is looking good, he should be fighting sometime soon.

I have an older girl and a baby boy!

Yep both my older boys have boxed, my oldest stopped but my second youngest boy (12) is looking good, he should be fighting sometime soon.

I have an older girl and a baby boy!

Sounds great man.

I remember you saying about your little boy was born, you were delighted :D

I hope your kid goes far in the sport :)

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

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

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


Steven Gerrard
To be honest I knew it was going to be great but after spending five minutes looking at the plans I was just completely blown away by it. It's amazing and the best thing about it, I think, is that it's so different to any other. We will have our own identity stamped all over this stadium and that's how it should be. We are Liverpool Football Club, we expect the best and this will be the best. I've played in some special stadiums but this is something special and it's so important that we are not seen to be copy off another club. The fact that a massive Kop stand will be incorporated into the new stadium is great. As a supporter myself, I know what to look for in a stadium and I'm sure all our fans are going to love it. We all know the level of noise 40,000 Liverpudlians can make at Anfield so I can't even begin to describe what 60,000 plus can do inside the new stadium. It's going to be unbelievable and I can't wait to lead the team out there. The prospect of this was one of the major factors in me signing a long-term deal with the club and I just hope I'm still around when the day comes for us to play our first game in it.

Any One Want To Bet That Torres Dond Score Over 20 Next Season?

You Scouse Gits Lol

Any One Want To Bet That Torres Dond Score Over 20 Next Season?

You Scouse Gits Lol

I think your right, he's never scored that many a season in Spain but I think he will score 15 in all competitions, do you want to take that bet say 10k?

I think your right, he's never scored that many a season in Spain but I think he will score 15 in all competitions, do you want to take that bet say 10k?

he hasnt scored that many in spain my m8 said he scored 20+ in his first season in spain hes a liying ****

ill bet 10k that he wont score more than 15 in the prem i might even have 10k worth of points by then to pay you if i lose

I think your right, he's never scored that many a season in Spain but I think he will score 15 in all competitions, do you want to take that bet say 10k?

He's scored 20 goals one season and 21 in another for Atletico.

And the new stadium looks amazing, Stanley Park will never have looked better ;)

he hasnt scored that many in spain my m8 said he scored 20+ in his first season in spain hes a liying ****

ill bet 10k that he wont score more than 15 in the prem i might even have 10k worth of points by then to pay you if i lose

Cool, its on.

He's scored 20 goals one season and 21 in another for Atletico.

And the new stadium looks amazing, Stanley Park will never have looked better ;)

Was that not in all competions though RB?

The stadium looks great.

Hopefully in a year or two I'll make the trip that way and check it out myself.

The stadium looks great.

Hopefully in a year or two I'll make the trip that way and check it out myself.

I can't wait until work starts for it. I'll be getting real excited!

Was that not in all competions though RB?

Oh I thought that was what you guys were talking about. :pat:

Torres's goal totals, in La Liga only:

2003: 13
2004: 19
2005: 16
2006: 13
2007: 14

Torres's goal totals, in La Liga only:

2003: 13
2004: 19
2005: 16
2006: 13
2007: 14

People are saying that he's not a prolific striker and what not, but that's still good considering he's been playing for a mid-table team with little creativity.

It's damn consistent, he's always near the top of the scoring chart, never quite in the lead.

It's damn consistent, he's always near the top of the scoring chart, never quite in the lead.

Yep and you gotta consider that most of the goals he scored he created himself.

Even wonderkid Aguero struggled scoring at Atletico last season because of their style of play. He only tallied up six goals all season.

Torres's goal totals, in La Liga only:

2003: 13
2004: 19
2005: 16
2006: 13
2007: 14

People are saying that he's not a prolific striker and what not, but that's still good considering he's been playing for a mid-table team with little creativity.

It's damn consistent, he's always near the top of the scoring chart, never quite in the lead.

Yep and you gotta consider that most of the goals he scored he created himself.

Even wonderkid Aguero struggled scoring at Atletico last season because of their style of play. He only tallied up six goals all season.

Thats the thing, it is a great tally when you consider he was feeding off scraps. I'm hoping that with good wide service and interplay with our talented centre midfield area he will flourish. I can see him getting 15 -18 this season and moving on from that.

Voronin also is looking good so things are on the up, haven't seen too much of Babel yet (didn't help that him and Torres where ineligible to play yesterday, with it being televised) also anyone see Sami Hyppia playing centre mid :eek: lol

Thats the thing, it is a great tally when you consider he was feeding off scraps. I'm hoping that with good wide service and interplay with our talented centre midfield area he will flourish. I can see him getting 15 -18 this season and moving on from that.

Voronin also is looking good so things are on the up, haven't seen too much of Babel yet (didn't help that him and Torres where ineligible to play yesterday, with it being televised) also anyone see Sami Hyppia playing centre mid :eek: lol

I expect around 13 league goals from Torres this season. Same as what Kuyt achieved last season.

Voronin looked great yesterday and looks like he's gonna be a bargain.

I LOL'ed when I saw Hyypia in midfield, it highlighted just how slow he is now.

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Please don't spoil my thread :)

Just seen pics of the new stadium and it looks fantastic.

18,000 K for the Kop !

Just seen pics of the new stadium and it looks fantastic.

18,000 K for the Kop !

I know, just imagine the European nights in the new stadium ;)

Please don't spoil my thread :)

lol sorry bud but its a mighty badge

lol sorry bud but its a mighty badge

I was only messin mate :lol1:

I kinda like Stoke :fing02:

I was only messin mate :lol1:

I kinda like Stoke :fing02:

kool liverpool is me premiship team barc me la liga team i hope stoke sign some dent player soon unlike you spending £40 mill

kool liverpool is me premiship team barc me la liga team i hope stoke sign some dent player soon unlike you spending £40 mill

It's the joys of being a team in the top 4, we can throw money like that around ;)

liverpools new stadium

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now Liverpool should be number 3 spot replacing Arsenal because Henry is gone. if they couldnt do it there not what i expected them to be at a leauge level.

but European level there good

now Liverpool should be number 3 spot replacing Arsenal because Henry is gone. if they couldnt do it there not what i expected them to be at a leauge level.

but European level there good

We'e finished ahead of Arsenal for the last two seasons anyway :S

We'e finished ahead of Arsenal for the last two seasons anyway :S

okay this timethyshould be closer to the title race then they are far behind of Chelease andd Man United.

okay this timethyshould be closer to the title race then they are far behind of Chelease andd Man United.

Yeh I think we will be. I expect us to finish second this year after the investment.

Yeh I think we will be. I expect us to finish second this year after the investment.

well it abit hard espically when Chelsea boss is under pressure by Abrahomic to win the league.

Man United has some good players. If Liverpool make it too the race of the title it good enough. But couple of season it was abit like Chelsea wining the league easily and last season it was Man Unite and Chelese that where competiting for the title

What happen to the Tevez, West Ham and Man United?

well it abit hard espically when Chelsea boss is under pressure by Abrahomic to win the league.

Man United has some good players. If Liverpool make it too the race of the title it good enough. But couple of season it was abit like Chelsea wining the league easily and last season it was Man Unite and Chelese that where competiting for the title

What happen to the Tevez, West Ham and Man United?

It says in one of the British papers that Ferguson is willing to wait a year for the £30 million Tevez deal to go through.

It says in one of the British papers that Ferguson is willing to wait a year for the £30 million Tevez deal to go through.

Ferguson is one of the best manager to ever step in the ring. damn that guy stayed in Man United more then my i think. it was like 85 or something and still winning.

It very hard to break Man United win ofthe league now even if the legendary liverpool side of the 70s and 80s

Ferguson is one of the best manager to ever step in the ring. damn that guy stayed in Man United more then my i think. it was like 85 or something and still winning.

It very hard to break Man United win ofthe league now even if the legendary liverpool side of the 70s and 80s

The Liverpool side of the 80's would wipe the floor with United's side now!

Greatest club side ever.

The Liverpool side of the 80's would wipe the floor with United's side now!

Greatest club side ever.

i dont know much of liverpool 80s side but i only know there are legendary in some way but as for Man United of the 90s they are like super not unbeatable like Brazil but you feel like they are fighting for tha win.

remeber when Man United got the triple trophy in 1999 the last of in 20th century :D THat is where all the hype of man untied started to go up sky rocket

it was kinda funny that they lost to juvy in old traford and won them in San Siro i think in italy and the last match against Bayern the last min 2 goals to win the champion league :D

i dont know much of liverpool 80s side but i only know there are legendary in some way but as for Man United of the 90s they are like super not unbeatable like Brazil but you feel like they are fighting for tha win.

remeber when Man United got the triple trophy in 1999 the last of in 20th century :D THat is where all the hype of man untied started to go up sky rocket

it was kinda funny that they lost to juvy in old traford and won them in San Siro i think in italy and the last match against Bayern the last min 2 goals to win the champion league :D

That was something you have to give United credit for. They just would not give up!

But they aren't as good as a lot of teams from the past.

Do you have any spare points lying around Easy Mas? I need some points to fund my betting sprees :D

That was something you have to give United credit for. They just would not give up!

But they aren't as good as a lot of teams from the past.

Do you have any spare points lying around Easy Mas? I need some points to fund my betting sprees :D

no problem man :D

one of the most memorable season i remeber s

when there was a close race between Man United and Arsenal and Arsenal lost in front of Leeds where Viduka socred a goal. I think it was 2-1

West Ham trying to stay on regulation competiting a spot with Bolton, ther ecoach had a heart attack. They won Chelsea but at the end they lost to Bolton and there was a brawl to go with it.I think it was DiCano last season with west ham as well as all of it defender went to Chelsea after the take over.

one of the most memorable season i remeber s

when there was a close race between Man United and Arsenal and Arsenal lost in front of Leeds where Viduka socred a goal. I think it was 2-1

West Ham trying to stay on regulation competiting a spot with Bolton, ther ecoach had a heart attack. They won Chelsea but at the end they lost to Bolton and there was a brawl to go with it.I think it was DiCano last season with west ham as well as all of it defender went to Chelsea after the take over.

I remember that season too. Was it around 03-04? Something like that. They were great times in the league, it's losing its magic in my opinion.

But that might be cos I'm getting older :D

Thanks for the points man, I wanna get some serious betting done :fing02:

I attended one of the Supporters meeting last night RB.

Rafa apparently was given a £45 mil float to spend and whatever he could get from sales, he has spent approx £40 mil but has recouped over 20 mil back in.

Therefore do not be shocked to see another big buy either this window or in Jan!

I attended one of the Supporters meeting last night RB.

Rafa apparently was given a £45 mil float to spend and whatever he could get from sales, he has spent approx £40 mil but has recouped over 20 mil back in.

Therefore do not be shocked to see another big buy either this window or in Jan!

So Benitez has 25 mil left to spend? What would you do? He's got to get a fullback, but that won't take up 20% of what he has.

I attended one of the Supporters meeting last night RB.

Rafa apparently was given a £45 mil float to spend and whatever he could get from sales, he has spent approx £40 mil but has recouped over 20 mil back in.

Therefore do not be shocked to see another big buy either this window or in Jan!

That sounds great!

Thanks for the info Micky! :fing02:

So Benitez has 25 mil left to spend? What would you do? He's got to get a fullback, but that won't take up 20% of what he has.

I'd like two full backs KJ, both sides. And perhaps a another Centre Back to have the ultimate squad!

He will probably bring one more player in then look again in January!

I'd like two full backs KJ, both sides. And perhaps a another Centre Back to have the ultimate squad!

He will probably bring one more player in then look again in January!

Don't think we need a new right back at the moment because we have Finnan and Arbeloa and we've got young lads like Peltier who can fill in too.

I agree about the centre-back problem and we need another left back too!

Don't think we need a new right back at the moment because we have Finnan and Arbeloa and we've got young lads like Peltier who can fill in too.

I agree about the centre-back problem and we need another left back too!

Not convinced about Arbeloa yet, but he can do a job I suppose.

I had hoped we would have brought in Daniel Alves but he looks like he is going to Chelsea!

Not convinced about Arbeloa yet, but he can do a job I suppose.

I had hoped we would have brought in Daniel Alves but he looks like he is going to Chelsea!

He hasn't had a lot of time but he's a lot better than Josemi, that's all I can say :D

Yeh looks like Chelsea are gonna pay 20 million for him, which is way too much for him. Rather not have him.

He hasn't had a lot of time but he's a lot better than Josemi, that's all I can say :D

Yeh looks like Chelsea are gonna pay 20 million for him, which is way too much for him. Rather not have him.

Have you seen the Rick Parry interview?

Rick Parry admitted excitement is high at Anfield ahead of the new season and revealed the club's spending may not yet be over.
As he returned with the squad from Hong Kong on Sunday morning, the Reds chief executive spoke of his satisfaction at the way the summer has evolved in terms of new signings and insisted Liverpool will always be in the market for quality players.

"There's always a lot expectation but there's definitely a special buzz about the upcoming season. We're all excited with the new signings we've made and genuinely happy with what we've done," he told Liverpoolfc.tv.

"It was important to get them in as early as possible so that Rafa could have more time working with them. Bringing players in on the last day of the transfer window is never ideal. It was good for our new players to have been involved in the training camp out in Switzerland and then in Hong Kong.

"That doesn't mean to say we'll now be standing still. A lot of clubs have spent significant amounts of money this summer, like Manchester United, Tottenham and Chelsea. Then there's a number of other clubs who've recently also had new investors, such as Newcastle, and there's still a long way to go before the end of the transfer window.

"If a player becomes available and he's the right player for this club then yes we will be interested."

Have you seen the Rick Parry interview?

Rick Parry admitted excitement is high at Anfield ahead of the new season and revealed the club's spending may not yet be over.
As he returned with the squad from Hong Kong on Sunday morning, the Reds chief executive spoke of his satisfaction at the way the summer has evolved in terms of new signings and insisted Liverpool will always be in the market for quality players.

"There's always a lot expectation but there's definitely a special buzz about the upcoming season. We're all excited with the new signings we've made and genuinely happy with what we've done," he told Liverpoolfc.tv.

"It was important to get them in as early as possible so that Rafa could have more time working with them. Bringing players in on the last day of the transfer window is never ideal. It was good for our new players to have been involved in the training camp out in Switzerland and then in Hong Kong.

"That doesn't mean to say we'll now be standing still. A lot of clubs have spent significant amounts of money this summer, like Manchester United, Tottenham and Chelsea. Then there's a number of other clubs who've recently also had new investors, such as Newcastle, and there's still a long way to go before the end of the transfer window.

"If a player becomes available and he's the right player for this club then yes we will be interested."

Yeh, this was on the Official site yesterday. Looks like Rafa still has some cards up his sleeve :fing02:

I'm bringing this thread back, for the moment.


Espn did show the Reds yesterday but my current schedule doesn't permit early-afternoon football watching. Did they look like they were losing form? I read an online play-by-play for parts and they made it sound like Porto were dominating play. What gives?

I'm bringing this thread back, for the moment.


Espn did show the Reds yesterday but my current schedule doesn't permit early-afternoon football watching. Did they look like they were losing form? I read an online play-by-play for parts and they made it sound like Porto were dominating play. What gives?

Kayjay, you heard correctly, Porto completely over run Liverpool last night and we were extremely lucky to get away with a point.

Torres and Gerrard where not in the game at all and couldn't get with the pace, Pennant should have come off way before the red card and we couldn't string three passes together.

Ricardo Quaresma was outstanding and Porto will feel hard done to.

The only thing I can say that's semi positive is that if we can get a point playing so badly then we should progress with ease as there is no way we can play any worse!

Kayjay, you heard correctly, Porto completely over run Liverpool last night and we were extremely lucky to get away with a point.

Torres and Gerrard where not in the game at all and couldn't get with the pace, Pennant should have come off way before the red card and we couldn't string three passes together.

Ricardo Quaresma was outstanding and Porto will feel hard done to.

The only thing I can say that's semi positive is that if we can get a point playing so badly then we should progress with ease as there is no way we can play any worse!


Porto were outstanding. Liverpool to be honest were not at the races. Nice to see you admitting it my friend :biggthump

Kayjay, you heard correctly, Porto completely over run Liverpool last night and we were extremely lucky to get away with a point.

Torres and Gerrard where not in the game at all and couldn't get with the pace, Pennant should have come off way before the red card and we couldn't string three passes together.

Ricardo Quaresma was outstanding and Porto will feel hard done to.

The only thing I can say that's semi positive is that if we can get a point playing so badly then we should progress with ease as there is no way we can play any worse!



So what happened this time? This one wasn't on TV here, but the stats say 19 shots for the Reds. Sounds like a game from last year.

Fox suddenly is focusing on the teams with American players. I love my boys but I don't need to watch Derby and Fulham every Saturday just b/c they're fielding our guys.

Benitez better buck up his ideas and start giving the Premiership a little more priority and giving some of the teams a little more respect.

I think Benitez is focused more on the Premiership this year personally, but his assinine rotation system will cost them in the long run.Torres needs starts, not sub play. Also losing guys like Alonso, Agger and Sissoko to injuries doesnt help things either. Liverpool always seems to have problems against Birmingham, today proved no different.

also isnt Gerrard playing at basically half fitness right now? I heard on the Porto commentary he was playing injured and it seemed like he was a step slow during that match

last but not least, Sell Jermain Pennant. Useless whiny twat. Wish we had Shawn Wright Phillips who is the same player basically but less of a whiner and someone who can actually cross a ****ing ball into the box somehwat accurately

last but not least, Sell Jermain Pennant. Useless whiny twat. Wish we had Shawn Wright Phillips who is the same player basically but less of a whiner and someone who can actually cross a ****ing ball into the box somehwat accurately

Cant agree mate, I was at the game yesterday and he was our best player and has been easily one of our best players so far this season.

I'm not sure If I can pinpoint why we have lost our form so dramatically but we no snap in our play at the minute.

Gerrard does look a yard off the pace and there seems to be no energy throughout the side. Benitez for some reason felt that Voronin and Kuyt would be better suited to a defensive set up but us in the stands could see that we were crying out for an injection of pace and good use of width.

Birmingham were comfortable until Torres came on and the pace picked up.

Its hard to take anything positive out of this week but you could say that we are still unbeaten and have yet to concede a goal from open play as well as still being in a great position in the league.

I would prefer Benitez to play the best team he can on a game to game basis and stop worrying about games next week.

Yeah Mickey the result isn't bad, it's just the lack of scoring that's bothersome; the first few games made it look like those days were over. Four points from Arsenal but they've clearly had the easier schedule so it nearly evens out.

Yeah Mickey the result isn't bad, it's just the lack of scoring that's bothersome; the first few games made it look like those days were over. Four points from Arsenal but they've clearly had the easier schedule so it nearly evens out.

KJ, not sure if you will get the highlights from last nights game but there was a vast improvement in our play especially in front of goal.

Torres excelled in every department, Reading smashed him from pillar to post but he rode the tackles and was a constant threat scoring his first hat trick.

Great game to be fair with a lot of great goals.

Benitez squad rotations will be the downfall of Liverpoo'ls title challenge. Has he ever stuck to the same staring eleven for two games straight?

Benitez squad rotations will be the downfall of Liverpoo'ls title challenge. Has he ever stuck to the same staring eleven for two games straight?

Once.

And you could be right mate.

you boys are coming to "THE FORTRESS" next week!!!!!

Don't expect to get out of the JJB alive fella's.

My team are going to show you what real men are made of.

Wigan 1-0 Liverpool!

(I WISH) Lol

KJ, not sure if you will get the highlights from last nights game but there was a vast improvement in our play especially in front of goal.

Torres excelled in every department, Reading smashed him from pillar to post but he rode the tackles and was a constant threat scoring his first hat trick.

Great game to be fair with a lot of great goals.

Sounds great; no I didn't see it, I rarely see Carling Cup games.

But three goals and one for Benayoun is a big statement. At some point Torres might have to become an every game kind of player, no? I mean you can't rotate him unless the other strikers produce as much

Sounds great; no I didn't see it, I rarely see Carling Cup games.

But three goals and one for Benayoun is a big statement. At some point Torres might have to become an every game kind of player, no? I mean you can't rotate him unless the other strikers produce as much

Totally agree, if we have aspirations of winning the League then he has to play every game and rest him in the smaller games i.e. in the cup.

If I'm honest I had my doubts at first about him, but watching him live a couple of times and on TV several times I am now convinced that he is the greatest striker we have had since Michael Owen or Robbie Fowler at their best.

He has pace to burn but more importantly he has that natural ability to read the game and make the correct runs at the correct times, add that against a fine ability to finish and it says it all.

We should rotate the other three around him and let them be his work horses, he is that good.

BTW Benayoun's goal was the best of the bunch.

I'm just as happy to see Benayoun doing well; I've always liked him.

Which of the other three do you think works best with Torres?

Out of interest, what does everyone think Liverpool's best 11 is this season?

I'm just as happy to see Benayoun doing well; I've always liked him.

Which of the other three do you think works best with Torres?

I would say Kuyt mate, they have a great understanding and Kuyt's work rate opens up space for Torres.

Out of interest, what does everyone think Liverpool's best 11 is this season?

I'd say this Mozza.

Reina

Riise Agger Carragher Finnan

Babel Mascherano Gerrard Pennant

Kuyt Torres

The only area that needs cementing is left wing, Babel is very young, Kewell is injury prone but Benayoun, Leto and Aurelio/Riise can also play there.