Liverpool Forum (Anfield)

[dy_lan]

Calling all pool fan,

Pool won their 4th match in the league and it's a great news for all pool fans
Next league match againist leeds...a must win match

but the next match,Liverpool begin their defence of the Worthington Cup against First Division Grimsby Town on Oct 9th
Think is a sure win match...hehe

chat everything about pool here for pool fans!!!!

www.liverpoolfc.tv

[silklee]

Typical liverpool performance yesterday. Score an early goal, defend like hell and then counterattack. Anyway its 4 clean sheets in a row already.

[dy_lan]

Here are the 5 upcoming fixtures in the EPL for pool

Saturday, 13 October 2001
League Liverpool v Leeds 3:00pm

Saturday, 20 October 2001
League Leicester v Liverpool 3:00pm

Wednesday, 24 October 2001
League Southampton v Liverpool 8:00pm

Saturday, 27 October 2001
League Charlton v Liverpool 3:00pm

Saturday, 3 November 2001
League Liverpool v Man Utd 3:00pm

[zhapchit]

Originally posted by silklee
Typical liverpool performance yesterday. Score an early goal, defend like hell and then counterattack. Anyway its 4 clean sheets in a row already.

Well done Fowler. The goal he created for Murphy was superb. Too bad he got one disallowed for offside.

[Hui_00100]

Can I mention a bit about the performance of Fowler last nite? Hmmm...I think he can & he should perform much better than that..with Litmanen on the bench, raring to go, and Owen's speedy recovery rate, robbie simply has to up his performance. He was somehow *hardworking* in last nite's game but other than running around closing down the defenders, whenever he gets the ball he seems to lose possesion.
He didnt hold the ball well, make any intelligent runs and was often caught offside without timing his run.
But credits to him for the improved performance, not impressive but better than that for the match against Spurs.
Still, he has a lot more to do, juz to stay in the squad.

[Hui_00100]

Originally posted by zhapchit


Well done Fowler. The goal he created for Murphy was superb. Too bad he got one disallowed for offside.

As i've mention, the disallowed goal was due the fact that he didnt timed his run well, moved juz a foot ahead of the last defender before heskey release the ball.:mad:
All this is down to sharpness so hoped that he can improved it from time to time.
Nice through ball for murphy though, perfectly placed.

[dy_lan]

Yup! Fowler will improve on his game provided he got the chance to play in the next few matches.... Hope he will get back his old form and stay in the squad....all pool fan dun wish to see him leave the club!

Well done Fowler and keep improving

[zhapchit]

Originally posted by Hui_00100


As i've mention, the disallowed goal was due the fact that he didnt timed his run well, moved juz a foot ahead of the last defender before heskey release the ball.:mad:
All this is down to sharpness so hoped that he can improved it from time to time.
Nice through ball for murphy though, perfectly placed.

well... from another perspective, Heskey was abit slow in delivering the pass.
Nevermind about that, and even though the goal was disallowed, the finishing was superb.

[Hui_00100]

Originally posted by zhapchit


Nevermind about that, and even though the goal was disallowed, the finishing was superb.


Thats wat fowler is capable of, but he had to get into those scoring postion more often, or else he cannot do anything with this gift of him.

[silklee]

Personally I thought Fowler played poorly.

A number of times when the ball was played to him, he could not control it or would allow the defender to nick it off him. He didn’t win any headers either. He looked slow. Even murphy looked like he could outrun him. As for the pass to murphy, it was a simple pass.

Before I get flamed by people from here, I think I should let everyone that I am a big Fowler fan, but IMHO he is not the Fowler of 3 years ago. He needs to improve and fast. Look at it his way. We have Owen, Heskey, Litmanen and Fowler. With that Milan Barros guy coming to liverpool soon and add to that the fact the smicer can play as a striker, the competition for places is really hot.

I don’t know what will happen to Fowler. As much as I don’t like it, if Fowler still doesn’t perform, I think the best for him and Liverpool is for him to move abroad. Liverpool gets the cash (hopefully 15m) and Fowler gets a new start and I can still support him (I cant support him if say he moves to Chelsea, can I?).

[dy_lan]

Me oso a Big Fowler Fan!!
Tho owen is making the biggest impact over the past two or three years, Fowler will still be my all time fav pool player.

I really dun wanna see him movin to a rival club in EPL, hope he can get back his form soon and stay at the club where he started his career.

[princelim]

Originally posted by silklee
Typical liverpool performance yesterday. Score an early goal, defend like hell and then counterattack. Anyway its 4 clean sheets in a row already.

Mmm... not to demoralise but their passes are not gd...

besides, i don't think counterattack + defence like pack sardines will work for matches in the Champion League... (and some EPL teams)

[zhapchit]

Originally posted by princelim


Mmm... not to demoralise but their passes are not gd...

besides, i don't think counterattack + defence like pack sardines will work for matches in the Champion League... (and some EPL teams)

It will be different depending on which teams they face. Remember how they got the result against Roma :bounce:

[LivO]

couldnt feel much happier

[Spunky]

Originally posted by zhapchit
It will be different depending on which teams they face. Remember how they got the result against Roma :bounce:

Some people criticised them for the negative play. But to me, I think Houllier put his limited resources to good use and got the result.
I believe Liverpool will be changing their approach throughout the season becoz of injuries and weariness that will set in as the season progresses. It's a matter of time Houllier will play Litmanen & Fowler together. Heskey looks like he need a rest badly with inert 2nd half performance.
We may even see more of Redknapp and McAllister during domestic cup games. Got this feeling that Houllier is saving McAllister for the later part of the season to lead new faces when injuries really set in.

[zhapchit]

by the way... it should be 'Anfield' not 'Anifield' :bounce:

[LivO]

Originally posted by zhapchit
by the way... it should be 'Anfield' not 'Anifield' :bounce:

:D

[Hui_00100]

Anybody notices that Houllier has a habit of making substitutions only after 15-20 mins of play time left, unless theres an injury. I don't see his point~!!
Why not give some of the bench players a good 30-40 mins of play??
This way, not only are we bringing on some fresh legs and also more or less satisfying players like fowler (before owen was injured), redknapp, smicer, who have to sit on the bench most of time. :confused:

[Spunky]

Originally posted by Hui_00100
Anybody notices that Houllier has a habit of making substitutions only after 15-20 mins of play time left, unless theres an injury. I don't see his point~!!
Why not give some of the bench players a good 30-40 mins of play??
This way, not only are we bringing on some fresh legs and also more or less satisfying players like fowler (before owen was injured), redknapp, smicer, who have to sit on the bench most of time. :confused:

To me, the more obvious is Heskey who looked like he needed some rest in some matches.

[zhapchit]

Originally posted by Spunky


To me, the more obvious is Heskey who looked like he needed some rest in some matches.

i think it's becos GH likes to use him as defensive cover for corners and free kicks... cos of his aerial capability

[VX1R]

Originally posted by dy_lan
Yup! Fowler will improve on his game provided he got the chance to play in the next few matches.... Hope he will get back his old form and stay in the squad....all pool fan dun wish to see him leave the club!

Well done Fowler and keep improving

I am a Fowler fan, but at the way the coach and every one is pressing him, on 1 hand it looks like someone behind the scene wants him to leave badly.... I don't really know whats stopping him though. He's OBVIOUSLY not getting enough games to play, over shadowed by Owen/Heskey. I am NOT surprised if they suddenly buy a solid striker and simply kick Fowler out just like what they did to Westerveld. (I am still pissed at the way they chased wes out ...)

[leonghui]

Not that I am critical, but I really cannot believe that anyone, much less a Pool fan, would actually CRITICIZE Houllier's substituitions!

If you actually watched matches from last season, you would be able to see that his substituitions are one of the main reasons why we got the treble last season.

How many times, have a Pool substitute came on and scored / created the winning goal. At the very least, the sub would come on for effective tactical reasons, eg, stabilize the midfield/ runout after an injury layoff.

In Houllier's own words, "the modern game is no longer about 11 men, the substitutes play as important a role."

This isn't Championship Manager, where we can rate performances and make subs at half time. Come on, let's give Houllier credit where it's due.

[Hui_00100]

Originally posted by leonghui
Not that I am critical, but I really cannot believe that anyone, much less a Pool fan, would actually CRITICIZE Houllier's substituitions!



We are not criticizing the boss's decisions. We are merely trying to say that he only bring on his subs with 5-10 mins on the clock, when its obvious that some players are simply not in the game. For eg, the match against spurs, barmby was basically just running around like a lost boy, not contributing to attack nor def, so in a situation like this, i would xpect Houllier to bring on either murphy or smicer so that when we have the possesion, @ least theres another attacking option down the right flank, and also more cover for carragher.
The england match wa s a gd example, barmby(again), was ineffective and by half time Eriksson brought on cole for him(although i was hoping for mcmanaman).

[dy_lan]

Originally posted by VX1R

I am NOT surprised if they suddenly buy a solid striker and simply kick Fowler out just like what they did to Westerveld. (I am still pissed at the way they chased wes out ...)

If you see the transfer rumours of most soccer website, you will always see liverpool link with other strikers from other club, like today i saw in one of the site saying pool is bidding 37million pounds for Tristan from Depo, think fowler chances of leavin the club is high when they sign another striker, milan baros is coming next month or so. hai~

Next is westerveld, he did a couple of big mistake which cost pool the game...but i dun think GH shld juz kick him out juz like tat, he oso save pool alot of times...

[Spunky]

Originally posted by dy_lan
Next is westerveld, he did a couple of big mistake which cost pool the game...but i dun think GH shld juz kick him out juz like tat, he oso save pool alot of times...

I think Westerveld is simply 'suay' lah! If it was only Dudek coming to anfield, then there would have been healthy competition for the No.1 slot. But 'suay suay' liverpool was forced to buy both Dudek & Kirkland...

As for Fowler, I think Houllier has no choice but to look for another top-class striker. So far this season, bar that magnificent strike for England, Fowler contributed little.
The reason why Houllier has been successful this far is becoz he was fast to dispose of players who were inconsistent instead of waiting for them to hit form again. The 'wating game' was the mistake of Evan who stuck to his players so faithfully.

[Sunwu]

Steven Gerard is my star player for the Reds ... watch the his body moves ... very similar to Shevchenko ...

anyway, gentlemen, anyone knows where to get the 'treble VCD'? Thanks ... :)

[silklee]

Originally posted by dy_lan


If you see the transfer rumours of most soccer website, you will always see liverpool link with other strikers from other club, like today i saw in one of the site saying pool is bidding 37million pounds for Tristan from Depo, think fowler chances of leavin the club is high when they sign another striker, milan baros is coming next month or so. hai~

Next is westerveld, he did a couple of big mistake which cost pool the game...but i dun think GH shld juz kick him out juz like tat, he oso save pool alot of times...

tristan is good but at 37 million????? anyway i think it is just rumours.

[dy_lan]

Liverpool make late Tihinen move
Dunno this finnish defender can make it on the big stage or not
Think pool shld buy someone like nesta or cannovaro or other big name defenders...
anyway...sami did very well in liverpool..if he is coming, hope he can do well too!
i feel tat pool really need a center defender.

[dy_lan]

Oh my god...pool kena knocked out of the league cup 2-1.

tho is not the most important cup but pool shld not lose at home to a lower division club..hai~...really disappointing man

[cutter]

Originally posted by dy_lan
but the next match,Liverpool begin their defence of the Worthington Cup against First Division Grimsby Town on Oct 9th
Think is a sure win match...hehe

GRIMSBY are THE CHAMPS!! (after all, they beat the 'Treble Winners' in their own Di-Pan right?!?):laugh:

<take cover b4 outraged LiverBirds descend...>:laugh:

[Hui_00100]

Yar...losing to Grimsby...wat else to say. But houllier did say some positive things about the match. We were by far the more dominating team but thier keeper were juz too gd and we do not have the fire up front to covert our chances(smicer & litmanen started).
But again, hands-up, no excuses for losing to a div1 side.
Juz as houllier said, "just one of those days."
:(

[silklee]

Originally posted by Hui_00100
Yar...losing to Grimsby...wat else to say. But houllier did say some positive things about the match. We were by far the more dominating team but thier keeper were juz too gd and we do not have the fire up front to covert our chances(smicer & litmanen started).
But again, hands-up, no excuses for losing to a div1 side.
Juz as houllier said, "just one of those days."
:(

might be a blessing in disguise. League cup should not be priority this year. the league and the CPL should be given more important and we definitely do not want a fixture pile up like last year.

[darthstar]

Losing to Grimsby really shows the lack of depth in the liverpool squad and the ineffiencies of players they have....
Houllier better sell of a few players and bring in new ones to bring depth to the current squad if he's hoping for a chance in europe

[silklee]

i rather we lose against grimsby but win against leeds.

[Hui_00100]

Originally posted by silklee
i rather we lose against grimsby but win against leeds.

Yar but we facing a crisis now...vignal out, henchoz doubtful. Only left Hyypia & Carragher. babbel not going to make it as well. I think shd be playing gerrad at rightback (hes back for the leeds game incase come of u didnt know), hyppia and carragher @ center, riise @ leftback. Or wright might get the right back slot.
But wat a suay time to lose 2 crirtical player, when we are to face the league leaders.
But we shd overcome them i believe.

[dy_lan]

POOL MUST WIN LEEDS!!!!!!!

[silklee]

Originally posted by Hui_00100


Yar but we facing a crisis now...vignal out, henchoz doubtful. Only left Hyypia & Carragher. babbel not going to make it as well. I think shd be playing gerrad at rightback (hes back for the leeds game incase come of u didnt know), hyppia and carragher @ center, riise @ leftback. Or wright might get the right back slot.
But wat a suay time to lose 2 crirtical player, when we are to face the league leaders.
But we shd overcome them i believe.

crisis? i dont think so. of the, what we believe to be the best 11, only babbel and owen is out. Henchoz should be back soon.

smicer, redknapp, berger and fowler should all be back for the leeds game.

I think we had had worse injuries before. still i think we are missing owen. Hope that Milan Baros guy can come soon.

[dy_lan]

Prediction for Pool Vs Leeds Match

2-0 to Pool!!!

[Hui_00100]

i say 1-1...
*fingers crossed*

[jmi]

Originally posted by Hui_00100
i say 1-1...
*fingers crossed*

Brain says Liverpool lose 0-2 to Leeds (based on current form)
but my heart says 1-1.

[zhapchit]

Liverpool 3-1 Leeds

[silklee]

i think it is imperative to at least get a draw tonight against Leeds. Of course a win would be nice but we must avoid a loss at all cost.

[dy_lan]

Oh no...now pool is without manager GH...he needed rest, dunno can survive without him for the rest of the games ahead anot.
Hope pool wun do badly....now the form not really beri good...must not get any worse

[Hui_00100]

Originally posted by dy_lan
Oh no...now pool is without manager GH...he needed rest, dunno can survive without him for the rest of the games ahead anot.
Hope pool wun do badly....now the form not really beri good...must not get any worse
Think he might not return b4 a long while (>1 month). But with Phil Thompson around shd be able to cope lar, unless Fowler try to ram him again~!!:laugh:

[Kiwi8]

Seems that whenever Liverpool's going to have a string of good results & trophies, it finds itself compounded with problems.

1) Owen's injury
2) Loss to Grimsby
and now
3) Houlier's heart operation

[cutter]

Poor Houllier... he'll be out of the game for the season at least, and at his age, may decide/be persuaded by family to retire. Souness had his heart op when he was far younger as 'Pool manager in 1992 and so could come back. Johann Cruyff aso was younger than Houllier (age 54) when he was forced to retire from management. With GH's 'body shape', he will take even longer to recover :(

Now Pool forced to hunt for replacement... like S'hampton when Dave Jones forced to fight court case, the replacement will likely become permanent. GH family + doctor will tell him dun play w/health n he has achieved enough at his age anyway. Wonder how bad the effect on team will be... sure will have hard time winning anything... foget abt Premiership...
:(

[dy_lan]

We'll see how pool will cope without the presence of GH in tmr game againist Dynamo Kiev and is a away game.

Maybe a win will help GH recover sooner...hehe
finger crossed:bounce:

[zhapchit]

The lads did it. They beat D. Kiev 2-1 away :bounce:

[Hui_00100]

Originally posted by zhapchit
The lads did it. They beat D. Kiev 2-1 away :bounce:
yeh..but a pity Litmanen didnt get to play again.
Smicer was played behind Heskey instead.
Wondering why, esp after his splendid performance against leeds.
But since they won, i guess the strategy was right then~
Roar on~!! :happy:

[dy_lan]

Originally posted by zhapchit
The lads did it. They beat D. Kiev 2-1 away :bounce:

Yup..they did it..stevie got the winning goal.
Better chances to get into the second phase liao

[Hui_00100]

Bring on Leicester~
Backlash possible?? (after the 6-0 thrashing by leeds & the 2-0 loss @ chelsea)

[heng32]

Liverpool did us proud by beating dynamo Kiev away as their home ground record broken by Liverpool. The only English team first to broke their and even Man U can do it :laugh:

[dy_lan]

Think pool next match against Les City will be a tough one cos city had quite a few of bad results in the past few games and in tis match against pool at their home ground, they will surely put up a good fight as Pool always dunno y so hard to win City in the past couple of yrs..always draw or lose...
Pool must win tis time round!;)

[zhapchit]

I hope Fowler will get to play !

[dy_lan]

Originally posted by zhapchit
I hope Fowler will get to play !

Yup, me hope so too, cos owen will be back soon and fowler must take his chances to prove his worth.....

Prediction for Les Vs Pool

1-3 to Pool

[Hui_00100]

Originally posted by dy_lan


Yup, me hope so too, cos owen will be back soon and fowler must take his chances to prove his worth.....

Prediction for Les Vs Pool

1-3 to Pool
Hmm...i say we win 2-0. Hope fowler can finally break his goal drought (if he plays).

[super45]

Nuff say Liverpool to win 4-0

[zhapchit]

Originally posted by super45
Nuff say Liverpool to win 4-0


same

[BurnLives]

Now leading 2-0, Fowler and Hyypia leading scoring the goals !!

[xgwei]

HOORAY TO FOWLER !!
finally finding his mark n scored a wonderful hat trick !!
too bad espn never telecast....

leicester 1 liverpool 4
:D :D :D

[super45]

Fowler is back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[zhapchit]

Originally posted by super45
Fowler is back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bring on Boavista!

[Sunwu]

Originally posted by zhapchit


Bring on Boavista!

Still, Liverpool's defending needs improvement ...

[alamak]

really hope fowler gets more matches with owen coming back from injury....... then we'll know if fowler will get back to his best a not.........

[Matthew Fam]

Fowler definitely need more games, like what Leicester manager said. They lacked a clinical striker, dat's what fowler is famous for. If you replace Fowler on the other side, taking over Ade Akinbiyi position. Maybe Leicester might have won....who knows.

As for the defence, hopefully when Babbel & Henchoz returns. Maybe around next month or so, we can start to see a tighter defence, for now. Hopefully.....

[Mr_Valentino]

I read up the soccer daily news that Liverpool want to sell Robbie Fowler, valuing him in 10 million pounds. Reportedly Chelsea FC, Leeds.
Wonder how true is that?

[gibson]

Originally posted by Mr_Valentino
I read up the soccer daily news that Liverpool want to sell Robbie Fowler, valuing him in 10 million pounds. Reportedly Chelsea FC, Leeds.
Wonder how true is that?
No no no...
the God wun be leaving...

[dy_lan]

YEAH!!
The God - Fowler's hat trick is wat he needed now.....
Hope for More goals from him!

[silklee]

Originally posted by dy_lan
YEAH!!
The God - Fowler's hat trick is wat he needed now.....
Hope for More goals from him!

the third goal - the volley, was very very nice. clinical.

[dy_lan]

Prediction Boavista Vs Liverpool game

this game is a hard wan to predict..both teams' form are good over the weekend...and Boavista home ground
but i still felt tat pool will come out top on tis one

pool will win by one goal
hehe

[Hui_00100]

Same here, 1-0 to us.

[zhapchit]

Liverpool to win 2-1

[dy_lan]

Pool draw 1-1 in CL last nite
Murphy scored yet again....4th goal in 6 games

Ask you all pool fan smthing...
what do u all think of dudek performance so far????
i mean ever since he started playin for pool...

I'm still not impressed by the way he played for pool, most of the shots he saved were shooting directly at him. maybe he dun haf much to show...

[Hui_00100]

Originally posted by dy_lan
Pool draw 1-1 in CL last nite
Murphy scored yet again....4th goal in 6 games

Ask you all pool fan smthing...
what do u all think of dudek performance so far????
i mean ever since he started playin for pool...

I'm still not impressed by the way he played for pool, most of the shots he saved were shooting directly at him. maybe he dun haf much to show...
I think he quite steady mah, not as mistake prone as westerveld. A more "reliable type" rather than a "spectacular type".
Hes very consistent lor, as compared to westerveld. Catches high balls well, made some important saves when he needed to.
U saw his save last nite against Boavista? The one he tipped Silva's header onto the bar in the 1st half..a very acrobatic save.
His agility is always a plus.
So must give him more time to proof himself lar.

[Shingoz]

Hmm michael owen is now back and is almost certainly to play this weekend. But i dont think he will start the match. Most come in as a substitute. They will have a dortmund match 3 days after that. And that's a must draw match.

Anyone want to guess who'll start up this sat? Now that player rotation is so common. I'll guess it's lit and heskey/fowler? Both have been playing full match and might be tired. Just a wild guess.

[hueman]

i think we need hyypia more than anyone else. The match against boavista was really quite disappointing. Hope he'll be back against dortmund.

[zhapchit]

Gerrard too.

[dy_lan]

tmr's game Charlton Athletic vs Liverpool
i hope to see mike owen and fowler partnership....maybe Litmanen will have a chance too cos maybe they wanna rest owen for the CL next week.

Hope Man U vs Leeds game will end up in a draw and if pool win charlton, den will be in the top two at least...hehe

prediction for tmr's game against Charlton
hope is a repeat of last season's game 4-0 to pool
but i think 3-1 to pool....

[Hui_00100]

Originally posted by Shingoz
Hmm michael owen is now back and is almost certainly to play this weekend. But i dont think he will start the match. Most come in as a substitute. They will have a dortmund match 3 days after that. And that's a must draw match.

Anyone want to guess who'll start up this sat? Now that player rotation is so common. I'll guess it's lit and heskey/fowler? Both have been playing full match and might be tired. Just a wild guess.
I guess Lit & Fowler will start, really hope Lit can get more games coz whenever he plays, our attack seems to be more lively. Agree??

[Shingoz]

Originally posted by dy_lan
tmr's game Charlton Athletic vs Liverpool
i hope to see mike owen and fowler partnership....maybe Litmanen will have a chance too cos maybe they wanna rest owen for the CL next week.


Most prob he will not start....at most sub in so that he can practice a few touches. I think they place more importance in the dortmund match. So that match will be heskey and owen. I think.

[Shingoz]

Originally posted by Hui_00100

I guess Lit & Fowler will start, really hope Lit can get more games coz whenever he plays, our attack seems to be more lively. Agree??

YEah! His skillful man. Always manages to get the ball around.

[Hui_00100]

My prediction for this game....to win 2-0.

[Shingoz]

Originally posted by Hui_00100
My prediction for this game....to win 2-0.

Hehe....i dont like tp predict. Soccer is more than just skill and technique, but luck too. :)
Anyway their defense is something to worry though.
Think they will play Henchoz and Carragher in the center, Riise on the left and err Wright on the right? He performed well the previous match as a substitute. Hope he will play this weekend.

[Hui_00100]

Originally posted by Shingoz


Hehe....i dont like tp predict. Soccer is more than just skill and technique, but luck too. :)
Anyway their defense is something to worry though.
Think they will play Henchoz and Carragher in the center, Riise on the left and err Wright on the right? He performed well the previous match as a substitute. Hope he will play this weekend.
Who u mean by HE? Stephan Wright?
He looks quite promising to me~
starting the match @ right back coz Hyppia is out. :sad:

[Shingoz]

Originally posted by Hui_00100

Who u mean by HE? Stephan Wright?
He looks quite promising to me~
starting the match @ right back coz Hyppia is out. :sad:
Yeah he's always been a bright youngster in the squad.
Though he's not very tall, but he's got the pace.

[xgwei]

Hooray !! liverpool won 2-0 against charlton !!
Redknapp n OWEN !!!

[dy_lan]

Originally posted by Hui_00100
My prediction for this game....to win 2-0.

Hey not bad ley...ur prediction quite accurate....

[Hui_00100]

Originally posted by dy_lan


Hey not bad ley...ur prediction quite accurate....
Haha...taiko 1 lar...
i didnt know Owen will play, if i know i would have predicted 5-0~!!

[dy_lan]

Originally posted by Hui_00100

Haha...taiko 1 lar...
i didnt know Owen will play, if i know i would have predicted 5-0~!!

yalor..me oso dunno owen will play..tot they will not start with him, can't wait to see owen vs man u defence this week
haha...blanc will have nitemare tat day...hehe

[silklee]

Originally posted by dy_lan


yalor..me oso dunno owen will play..tot they will not start with him, can't wait to see owen vs man u defence this week
haha...blanc will have nitemare tat day...hehe

but Liverpool's defence also not in very good shape. Actually i thot Charlton should have scored at least once given the no. of chances they had.

I would be happy with a draw against man u.

[zhapchit]

if fergie sticks with his useless formation it will be a definite win for Liverpool.

[Shingoz]

Originally posted by silklee


but Liverpool's defence also not in very good shape. Actually i thot Charlton should have scored at least once given the no. of chances they had.

I would be happy with a draw against man u.
This would be a good result for both team. :)
Dont benefit leeds too much. :)

[Hui_00100]

Our defensive cover seems very thin @ the moment. And since Gareth Barry is on transfer list, shall we go all out and get him?
Anyway we always wanted to buy a backup for the 2 SHs (Sami Hyppia & Stephen Henchoz). wat do u think?

[Nawoo]

Originally posted by Hui_00100
Our defensive cover seems very thin @ the moment. And since Gareth Barry is on transfer list, shall we go all out and get him?
Anyway we always wanted to buy a backup for the 2 SHs (Sami Hyppia & Stephen Henchoz). wat do u think?

Hahaha u sound as if u were gerrard houllier asking the liverpool board whether or not to buy gareth barry

[dy_lan]

i feel pool really need another solid center back...as u all can see....without sami, pool defence really poor cos pool rely too much on him liao....look at the number of headers won by charlton last Sat.... really need someone who can win headers

[zhapchit]

yah i agree :bounce:

[Shingoz]

Anyway i thought he's coming backk soon for the sun clash with man utd? And i think he makes a good pair up with henchoz.

[zhapchit]

Champs League

Liverpool 2-0 Dortmund

Smicer, Wright

:bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

[rayzombie]

Liverpool is thru to 2 phase of CLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL

HURRAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

[dy_lan]

Yup
Finally thru to the second phase...
strange tat dor kept crossing low crosses into pool penalty box, tot they wanna high cross to kohler to head??
Overall, pool defence play quite well i must say

Fowler played quite well tho he only came out to play 10 over mins... ALL the bEST in the 2nd phase

[silklee]

Last night, I think we all saw a tremendously professional performance. There were little slick passing or fanciful attacking. What we saw was tremendous hardwork from everyone, covering for each other, working their socks off, determined defending and rather good finishing.

I really like this idea of putting a wide midfielder to help cover for the fullback when we are up against good wingers or teams that need to win desperately. I think we saw it in 2 different occasions where it was put to extreme good use in recent few months.

First was against Newcastle’s Robert. Carragher was the right back and Murphy was deployed as the right mid to help him curb with the threat.

Last night, Gerard was there to cover for the inexperienced Wright on the right side again, to prevent crosses coming from the wing to the tall Kohler.

Murphy was on the left helping out Riise. If you cant defend the headers by Kohler, just prevent the crosses from coming in.

You might think that this might leave us a bit short in midfield but if you have 2 players, Gerard and Murphy, putting in the 110% amount of workrate throughout the match then I don’t think it is a cause for concern.

I think we would need more of the same against Man U come this Saturday.

Now lets wait and see who we get for group stage 2.

[Hui_00100]

Yup it was really a great performance from them.
The wholr team worked really hard and denied Dortmund any clear chance on goal (rickens did manage to hit the upright though).
But i think our midfield was the key fo this match and Hamann was my Man-of-the-match. He worked his socks off to great efficiency and his performance was really top class.

[Arsene_Wenger]

Well Liverpool deserve to win.. they did well

and about the Dortmund striker..the tall tall guy..if im not wrong he is czeh player..he sucksss...he cant run cant dribble..he is basically useless...

anyway Phil Thompson is good !!! he know which player to sub at the right time!!

[dy_lan]

Phil's tactic really works, look at how many off side dor have?
Six during the first half and altogether more den ten over off sides. this will be frustrating for the dor players.
well done pool

Hope can beat Man U by the same scoreline..or more den tat
hahaha :p

[BurnLives]

Arghhhhh, can't watch the match as I have to work today.....

[alamak]

wow.... the team now has really changed for the good... perviously, i would expect them to lose but now they are really capable of winning any team when they're in form.....

WELL DONE!!!

[Shingoz]

Originally posted by alamak
wow.... the team now has really changed for the good... perviously, i would expect them to lose but now they are really capable of winning any team when they're in form.....

WELL DONE!!!
Hmm has it got anything to do with phil thompson? :alien:

[zhapchit]

Originally posted by Shingoz

Hmm has it got anything to do with phil thompson? :alien:

it's a collective effort :bounce:

you support both LFC and MUFC ? :eek:

[Shingoz]

Originally posted by zhapchit


it's a collective effort :bounce:

you support both LFC and MUFC ? :eek:
Hmm oops someone noticed. :o
Errr it's a long story.
Let's just say i like these 2 sides. :)

[dy_lan]

Hoho

tmr is the Big Match at Anfield where the mighty Reds Vs the evil devils from manchester..haha

the prediction for tat game will be
Pool 2 - Devil 0

Hope for the BEST

[silklee]

Actually I think it might be good to get real in the second group stage. Real’s game is all about attack and will suit our counter attacking style. And I think we will not play them again until the finals if we are in the same group.

what you all think?

[Whitelove]

So this week liverpool will be playing against man-u
So what the chances of liverpool winning the match..

Liverpool All the way :angel:

[zhapchit]

Originally posted by Whitelove
So this week liverpool will be playing against man-u
So what the chances of liverpool winning the match..

Liverpool All the way :angel:

chances ? pretty good! :bounce:

[Tiesto]

Originally posted by Whitelove
So this week liverpool will be playing against man-u
So what the chances of liverpool winning the match..

Liverpool All the way :angel:

Pool to win 2-1!!! You'll Never Walk Alone!! :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

Cheers :D

[Hui_00100]

MY predicton would be 1-0 to us. Cheers~!! :bounce:

[silklee]

Originally posted by Hui_00100
MY predicton would be 1-0 to us. Cheers~!! :bounce:

i would be happy with a draw just to keep our unbeaten run going.

[Whitelove]

But i feel like we will win this game cos there are quite lots of main player in man-u who maybe injured...

Really wish to see liverpool win man-u at home ground ...

Just hope all the best

WIN WIN WIN

[zhapchit]

hoping for a win but i think it will be a draw.. 2-2

[alamak]

with their form nowadays.... how to think that they would lose to man-u... wow... it's has been a long time since i've the confident to say that WE CAN BEAT MAN U...

[zhapchit]

hmmz Liverpool drawn into Group B of the Champions League 2nd Round .... it's going to be tough...

Group B

AS Roma
Barcelona
Galatasaray
Liverpool

[Shingoz]

Now Phil's latest worry is whether to field Wright or Hypia.
What is there to worry imo, i would field hypia if i were him.

[zhapchit]

Originally posted by Shingoz
Now Phil's latest worry is whether to field Wright or Hypia.
What is there to worry imo, i would field hypia if i were him.

Hyypia is definitely first choice :bounce:
Wright will get his chance eventually

[alamak]

Originally posted by zhapchit
hmmz Liverpool drawn into Group B of the Champions League 2nd Round .... it's going to be tough...

Group B

AS Roma
Barcelona
Galatasaray
Liverpool

wha...... roma and barca were beaten by us during the route to the uefa cup are in the same grp.... interesting....... haha

[kill]

Guys i need help here as i do not have scv and i want to watch the game on sunday against Man U anyone know of any pubs that show live football matches or somrthing like that ?

[zhapchit]

Originally posted by kill
Guys i need help here as i do not have scv and i want to watch the game on sunday against Man U anyone know of any pubs that show live football matches or somrthing like that ?

The Game Pub at Tg Pagar... near Duxton Park..

[sh_ang78]

Originally posted by zhapchit


Hyypia is definitely first choice :bounce:
Wright will get his chance eventually

Agree with you. Hyypia is the better choice.
As for Wright, let him get more experience first.. got a bright future.

[dy_lan]

Originally posted by alamak


wha...... roma and barca were beaten by us during the route to the uefa cup are in the same grp.... interesting....... haha

Very tough group indeed, now barca is a dfferent team now with new and good striker saviola. Hope pool will get thru.
My pick will be barca and pool getting thru, roma not very gd in europe. so hope i'm rite

[Shingoz]

Originally posted by sh_ang78


Agree with you. Hyypia is the better choice.
As for Wright, let him get more experience first.. got a bright future.

Haha...why not play henchoz+hypia center, wright right, carragher left then push riise back to the midfield left? :D
Wishful thinking from me....

[zhapchit]

woohoo 3-1 !
Owen (2), Riise!

Great shot by Riise. Man, I swear he was trying to kill Barthez :D

Beating Man U has become a habit eh? ;)

[alamak]

hahaha..... another win... this is just too great.... guess GH has indirectly spurred the guys on with his illness.....

BARCA, ROMA and GALA...... come on!!!

hope citytv have more of those live matches... hehe

[BurnLives]

Originally posted by alamak
hahaha..... another win... this is just too great.... guess GH has indirectly spurred the guys on with his illness.....

BARCA, ROMA and GALA...... come on!!!

hope citytv have more of those live matches... hehe

sure have one, Those matches are titanic encounters leh

[super45]

Beatin Man U is no suprise!!!!

[dy_lan]

Originally posted by zhapchit
woohoo 3-1 !
Owen (2), Riise!

Great shot by Riise. Man, I swear he was trying to kill Barthez :D

Beating Man U has become a habit eh? ;)


Riise's free kick was really fantastic..one of the best and stunning free kick i've seen.Think any keeper will think twice to stop tat shot, cos might suffer a broker arm or hand Haha.
hope he can score some more and meet his target of 10 goals tis season

[Hui_00100]

Originally posted by dy_lan



Riise's free kick was really fantastic..one of the best and stunning free kick i've seen.Think any keeper will think twice to stop tat shot, cos might suffer a broker arm or hand Haha.
hope he can score some more and meet his target of 10 goals tis season
Yup...1 of the best strikes for this season so far.
Feels great to see us score from a freekick, after all the "Veron-Beckham, Who is more deadly" issue.
Who the hell cares about the 2 botaks~!??
We've got Riise~!!!

[Shingoz]

Hmm yeah it's a nice strike.
I belive there'll be more to come.
He stated that he targeted 10 goals as his target this season.
Hope he can get back to the left wing position.
But at the moment it seems that thompson is preparing for the berger return, keep letting him play in the final minutes. Looks like preparing him for a start.

[Hui_00100]

Originally posted by Shingoz
Hmm yeah it's a nice strike.
I belive there'll be more to come.
He stated that he targeted 10 goals as his target this season.
Hope he can get back to the left wing position.
But at the moment it seems that thompson is preparing for the berger return, keep letting him play in the final minutes. Looks like preparing him for a start.
And Smicer is playing very well @ the moment too. Always willing to take on defenders and pump in nice crosses, made some telling runs last night and unlucky not to score with a good chance when he blast over his shot.
Berger showed some nice touches as well though, can't wait for him to get back to his best~!!

[leonghui]

Smicer and Hamann, two players that caught a lot of flak in the beginning of their Anfield careers, are certainly showing their class at the moment.

Hamann is IMO, simply superb! I hate to think that we have to face Barce without him. He was the main reason why we could beat Roma in Rome.

Smicer is providing the creative spark that is driving the whole team! (Borrowing a line from CM01/02!) With Stevie G and Mecca currently not in their mindblowing form last season, we certainly need some guile from the middle of the park, Smicer provides that!

I hope to see our Czech connection working in tandem soon. Berger coming into form would mean more creativity, toughness and of course, shooting from the left.

[blacklotus]

err...I don't think Mecca's with Liverpool anymore. :D Danny Murphy is the workhorse of midfield, imo. Great player. :D

Originally posted by leonghui
Smicer is providing the creative spark that is driving the whole team! (Borrowing a line from CM01/02!) With Stevie G and Mecca currently not in their mindblowing form last season, we certainly need some guile from the middle of the park, Smicer provides that!

I hope to see our Czech connection working in tandem soon. Berger coming into form would mean more creativity, toughness and of course, shooting from the left.

[leonghui]

Well, if you keep up with the latest going ons with the team, you will realize that that the Mecca in the team is now Gary Mac.

[leonghui]

Murphy has been coming along in leaps and bounds. He is the one assigned to the flanks whenever there is a threat from the opposition midfield wide players.

Hamann is the one protecting our defence so well. But kudos to both.

[Shingoz]

Hmm that could be one problem of Liverpool.
Too much talents to field. :D
Currently, i know of 2 cfm regular in their midfield under Phil.
That is Murphy and Hamann. Gerald maybe.

Then there is Smicer, Berger and Redknapp on a rotation. ( Any idea if our captain will ever be back? )

And when Babbel is back around new year, i wonder where is riiser going to play. *Headache*
Haha....

[silklee]

Originally posted by leonghui
Smicer and Hamann, two players that caught a lot of flak in the beginning of their Anfield careers, are certainly showing their class at the moment.
......

IMHO, Hamann has always been like that. the only difference is that Liverpool is scoring goals. if Liverpool has difficulty scoring *touch wood*, then people might start to criticise that hamann is not offensive and creative enough. That has never been his game though. he is a worker and very sound defensively. offensive wise, he is just above average.

Anyway i always thought that he provides a steadying influence in midfield and he covers the defence very well which i think is the reason why liverpool is so hard to break down.

[Shingoz]

Originally posted by silklee


IMHO, Hamann has always been like that. the only difference is that Liverpool is scoring goals. if Liverpool has difficulty scoring *touch wood*, then people might start to criticise that hamann is not offensive and creative enough. That has never been his game though. he is a worker and very sound defensively. offensive wise, he is just above average.

Anyway i always thought that he provides a steadying influence in midfield and he covers the defence very well which i think is the reason why liverpool is so hard to break down.
Yah his role in the squad is a defensive one.
And i believe he has one of the highest passing rate in Liverpool.
Because most of his passes are short ones. :)
But i believe he has work hard enough to secure the place in the starting eleven.

[zhapchit]

looks like it won't be easy for Redknapp to get back into the first XI

[leonghui]

But when Redders do get back to his top form, we could get a player that gives up an added dimension from the middle of the park.

During the charlton game, he was head and shoulders the MOM.

Let's think, Redders on song is a younger, more physical version of Mecca. That might be stretching it a bit but Redders does have the creativity and passing that Hamann lacks. He also have more experience than Stevie G. In short, along with Vlad and Paddy, he's one of our midfielders in his prime.

[zhapchit]

well... it's looks like there's strength in depth in almost every department. But mebbe the central defence is a bit weak still. Mebbe we need one more signing?
But then again... one of the youngsters might just surprise everyone :)

[Shingoz]

Originally posted by zhapchit
well... it's looks like there's strength in depth in almost every department. But mebbe the central defence is a bit weak still. Mebbe we need one more signing?
But then again... one of the youngsters might just surprise everyone :) Central defence weak? I thought hypia and henchoz make one of the best combi in the premier league now?

[zhapchit]

eh think i didnt phrase that properly...
i mean there isn't enough cover for that area.

[silklee]

Originally posted by zhapchit
eh think i didnt phrase that properly...
i mean there isn't enough cover for that area.

actually i think liverpool has one of the best cover in central defence.

we have

hyppia
henchoz
babbel
carragher
traore

that can play in central defence. babbel is out and traore is on loan but that still leaves us with 3 to play 2. and i am quite sure we can get traore back if there is such a need.

[Mr_Valentino]

Not forgetting young Stephen Wright.

[silklee]

Originally posted by Mr_Valentino
Not forgetting young Stephen Wright.

i am not too sure whether he can play center back or not.

[Mr_Valentino]

Ya, yet to be proven whether he can play center back or not.

Stephen Wright is perhaps the most promising defender among Liverpool's emerging home-grown
talent.

He is much better than Djimi Traore in my book.

[Shingoz]

Hmm got something to ask you guys.
When babbel is back, he would most probably play on the right.
So Carragher will be shifted back to the left.
So if Berger is back by then, where can our super riise play?
I personally would prefer him to play on the left wing, but i'm sure alot will argue that Berger is just as good, if not better when he's at his peak?

[zhapchit]

Originally posted by Shingoz
Hmm got something to ask you guys.
When babbel is back, he would most probably play on the right.
So Carragher will be shifted back to the left.
So if Berger is back by then, where can our super riise play?
I personally would prefer him to play on the left wing, but i'm sure alot will argue that Berger is just as good, if not better when he's at his peak?

mebbe Riise and Carragher take turns...
but no worries lah... so many games to play... play against different teams need different kind of players...

[rayzombie]

Originally posted by cutter


GRIMSBY are THE CHAMPS!! (after all, they beat the 'Treble Winners' in their own Di-Pan right?!?):laugh:

<take cover b4 outraged LiverBirds descend...>:laugh:

A small hiccup & liverpool is now on the way to the trophy......

LIVERPOOL 3 MAN UTD 1

If GRIMSBY dare to come again it would read as

LIVERPOOL 10 GRIMSBY 0.5

Liverpool give them half ball out of pity.

:laugh: :D :laugh:

[Shingoz]

Originally posted by rayzombie


A small hiccup & liverpool is now on the way to the trophy......

LIVERPOOL 3 MAN UTD 1

If GRIMSBY dare to come again it would read as

LIVERPOOL 10 GRIMSBY 0.5

Liverpool give them half ball out of pity.

:laugh: :D :laugh:
Dont be so complacent.

[assaltus]

Originally posted by rayzombie

If GRIMSBY dare to come again it would read as
LIVERPOOL 10 GRIMSBY 0.5
Liverpool give them half ball out of pity.
:laugh: :D :laugh:

The fact is that Liverpool LOST to Grimsby mate. Face it.

[VX1R]

stupid question :

when is this Liverpool / Bayern Munich playing ?
I saw on Channel 23 about it but damn it! they didn't
mention the date, only 3am HK time
I've checked couple of websites but none mentioned
the game/results/fixtures etc

[Mr_Valentino]

Is there a match between Liverpool vs Bayern Munich?

Maybe it the repeat telecast of the Super-cup.

BTW, Liverpool won, yahOO!

[VX1R]

oddly, ESPN did not say it was a REPEAT telecast thats why I am
very curious if there's such a game going ...

can someone verify this, need to plan my weekends ! If Bayern
is playing, I wanna watch "the best of Europe" in Fergie's words

[Mr_Valentino]

I'm sure, it is not the Champion League cos Liverpool
and Bayern Munich are in different group.

Hopefully both of them can make it the next phase.

Maybe you can check in www.scv.com.sg for SCV TV schedule

[silklee]

Btw, isn’t Liverpool supposed to play in the World Club Cup against a South American team since they won the European Super Cup? Anyone has any idea when is it?

[Mr_Valentino]

Liverpool supposed to play in the World Club Cup against a South American team?

Is it?
I have check with Liverpool's offical site web but there is no indication, leh.

Personnal, I don't think so too cos Liverpool's fixture is already very pack,...still got F.A coming soon.

[nick_leo]

Originally posted by silklee
Btw, isn’t Liverpool supposed to play in the World Club Cup against a South American team since they won the European Super Cup? Anyone has any idea when is it?


Nope... only the European Cup Champion, in this case Bayern Munich, will play for the Super Cup and the Toyota Cup.

Bayern will play the winner of the South American Championship, irregardless of whether they won the super cup. Its a cup to decide which is better, europe or south america.

But i presume liverpool would be europe's best bet as compared to bayern....or hehe oliver kahn.
*wink*

[silklee]

Originally posted by nick_leo



Nope... only the European Cup Champion, in this case Bayern Munich, will play for the Super Cup and the Toyota Cup.

Bayern will play the winner of the South American Championship, irregardless of whether they won the super cup. Its a cup to decide which is better, europe or south america.

But i presume liverpool would be europe's best bet as compared to bayern....or hehe oliver kahn.
*wink*

i thot last time it used to be the winner of the European super Cup (between the cup winners cup winner and the european champions cup winner) and the south american counterpart that will play in the World Club Cup. Since the cup winners cup is history so they play the UEFA cup winner and the champions league winner for the european super cup, so logically the winner should play in the World Club Cup. If not the European super cup play for what. :confused:

[BurnLives]

Seriously if you see the Liverpool squad now , there are a great depth in it, each position are well covered, quite a lot of them are very versatile players. I'm expecting to see more success along the way. The last season treble is just the beginning of the awaken giant.

[silklee]

Originally posted by BurnLives
Seriously if you see the Liverpool squad now , there are a great depth in it, each position are well covered, quite a lot of them are very versatile players. I'm expecting to see more success along the way. The last season treble is just the beginning of the awaken giant.

Lets hope you are right.

[Shingoz]

Hehe...looking forward to sat's match ?
I just know that phil got sacked from the post of reserve manage by souness last time when he's in charge of liverpool lol.

Personal revenge? No says out Phil..haha but....what do you guys think? :p :laugh:

[zhapchit]

Originally posted by Shingoz
Hehe...looking forward to sat's match ?
I just know that phil got sacked from the post of reserve manage by souness last time when he's in charge of liverpool lol.

Personal revenge? No says out Phil..haha but....what do you guys think? :p :laugh:

Watever it is.. i just hope Liverpool continue it's good run :bounce:

[dy_lan]

This Sat Match againist BlackBurn
if pool putting a second team, maybe i guess the score will be a narrow one, win by 1 goal or maybe a draw, else should be no problem for pool to win tis match.
Think the match againist Barca is more impt, so i guess will rest important players for tat match :)

hope pool win and go to the top and hope leeds draw or lose the next game :P

[zhapchit]

Originally posted by dy_lan
This Sat Match againist BlackBurn
if pool putting a second team, maybe i guess the score will be a narrow one, win by 1 goal or maybe a draw, else should be no problem for pool to win tis match.
Think the match againist Barca is more impt, so i guess will rest important players for tat match :)

hope pool win and go to the top and hope leeds draw or lose the next game :P

both matches equally important i think...
given a choice i would rather LFC win the EPL...
but would be good of cos if can win both :D

[Hamstar]

lots of activity on the Pool board ..... :P

Good luck Pool and am looking very much forward to Sat's clash! :)

:bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

[zhapchit]

Originally posted by Hamstah
lots of activity on the Pool board ..... :P

Good luck Pool and am looking very much forward to Sat's clash! :)



yup hope this match gonna have lotsa actions and goals :D

[Xlusionist]

Originally posted by zhapchit


yup hope this match gonna have lotsa actions and goals :D

Yeah man! :D

[Shingoz]

Hmm i thought someone mentioned due to the impt midweek match some impt players will not play? Players like owen ?

[zhapchit]

Originally posted by Shingoz
Hmm i thought someone mentioned due to the impt midweek match some impt players will not play? Players like owen ?

doesnt matter who play
win can liao

[silklee]

Originally posted by Shingoz
Hmm i thought someone mentioned due to the impt midweek match some impt players will not play? Players like owen ?


I think there is a fair chance owen will not play the whole match. Just hope we can keep a clean sheet and take it from there.

[Hamstar]

Hmmm....yeah! Looking forward to see goals from

Dunny :P
Duffy :P
and Dizzy :P

Originally posted by zhapchit


yup hope this match gonna have lotsa actions and goals :D

[princelim]

Originally posted by silklee



I think there is a fair chance owen will not play the whole match. Just hope we can keep a clean sheet and take it from there.

Mmm.... I wouldn't agree... I believe Owen will play... at least for 30 mins or so...? Phil Thompson seems to like play all their 4 strikers in a match... by substituting.

[Shingoz]

Originally posted by princelim


Mmm.... I wouldn't agree... I believe Owen will play... at least for 30 mins or so...? Phil Thompson seems to like play all their 4 strikers in a match... by substituting.
Haiz Owen might be "too precious" to be field for testing.
Rem how precious he is?
Haiz all these talks makes him looks "weak" man.

[Mr_Valentino]

We are going to the top of the table, liao.

YAHOooooo!!!

[Sunwu]

Do not under-estimate Blackburn Rovers ...
Unbeaten at home so far ...
Held Man Utd (though thanks to beckham's own goal) and trounced West Ham ...

[Shingoz]

Originally posted by Sunwu
Do not under-estimate Blackburn Rovers ...
Unbeaten at home so far ...
Held Man Utd (though thanks to beckham's own goal) and trounced West Ham ...

Yes, it's going to be an exciting match. :)

[BurnLives]

Originally posted by Shingoz


Yes, it's going to be an exciting match. :)

Latest scoreline Liverpool 1 Blackburn 0, Owen scored from header

[silklee]

dont you get the feeling that liverpool is trying to bore Blackburn to death. but as long as we win, i dont care.

[BurnLives]

Originally posted by silklee
dont you get the feeling that liverpool is trying to bore Blackburn to death. but as long as we win, i dont care.

Yeah, getting 3 points is our aim.

[heng32]

The whole team played like ****. Liverpool doesn't seem want to win and no sense of urgency:mad:

[Shingoz]

A draw is a good result for both teams.

[princelim]

I think Blackburn plays with more passion and aggressiveness.

In all, I feel Blackburn should have won. They deserve a little bit more than Reds.

Well, than again, as a Reds' Fan, I am happy for Liverpool.

[zhapchit]

It must have been a great disappointment for Phil Thompson. But oh well, Liverpool tops the table for now :D

Come on you Reds!

[Sunwu]

Saving it up for Barcelona?

[princelim]

Originally posted by Sunwu
Saving it up for Barcelona?

I hope Liverpool don't play like the way they played with Barcelona last season during the UEFA semi-finals. It was simply horrible football + shameful tactics...

Reds, don't disappoint me. Play good decent football against upcoming Barcelona. (Anyway, I think that shameful tactic only work once against Barcelona).

[Shingoz]

Originally posted by princelim


I hope Liverpool don't play like the way they played with Barcelona last season during the UEFA semi-finals. It was simply horrible football + shameful tactics...

Reds, don't disappoint me. Play good decent football against upcoming Barcelona. (Anyway, I think that shameful tactic only work once against Barcelona).
Hmm everyone's saying because liv won them once meaning they have the advantage. Why not think it the other way...because they've lost, they have revenge desires burning in them! :bounce:

Haha..btw i dont think Barca's league performance is good at all now? Well, euro maybe another matter.

[zhapchit]

why call it shameful tactics? yes it is boring to watch... but at the end of the day... it's the results that matter. No point trying to play 'entertaining' football but winning nothing in the end.

If the opponents aren't able to anything, they are lousy :D

[Sunwu]

I remember a coach (can't remember if it's Bora) saying this: What is attractive football? Is it losing football? As long as we win, it's attractive football ...

[zhapchit]

When Blackburn won the League years ago, they were being accused of playing boring football by some. To which Colin Hendry reportedly said, "I was never bored at all".
I don't the fans were bored either :D

[Hamstar]

yeah .. no what, Rovers plays a very typical english direct game with attacking overlapping full-backs, excellent wingers, great ball winners in the middle and two superb centre forwards! ... 7-1 win vs Norwich, 5 - 0 vs Aston Villa, 7-2 vs Sheff Wed .... ah, the memories and very exciting to watch!!! :)

GK : Flowers
LB : Le Saux
** : C.Hendry
** : H.Berg
RB : J.Kenna
LW : J.Wilcox
CM : T.Sherwood
CM : D.Batty
RW : S.Ripley
ST : C.Sutton
ST : A.Shearer

oops ... this is a pool board! apologies :P ..... and good luck to pool vs Barca! :)

[Hamstar]

dunnoe why

C B is censored .... weird!!! :confused:

[PS2]

You'll Never Walk Alone:D

[zhapchit]

top of table! let's hope it stays this way until May :D

[Shingoz]

Originally posted by zhapchit
top of table! let's hope it stays this way until May :D
Say if they stay this wk for a couple more week, they'll have a GREAT Christmas to celebrate. :)

[zhapchit]

Originally posted by Shingoz

Say if they stay this wk for a couple more week, they'll have a GREAT Christmas to celebrate. :)

couple more weeks not enuff :D
all the way ! :bounce:

[Xlusionist]

Originally posted by zhapchit


couple more weeks not enuff :D
all the way ! :bounce:

Yeah stay on top of the table!

[alamak]

oooo.. entering the crucial pt of the season.....

[sh_ang78]

Originally posted by LifehOuSe


Yeah stay on top of the table!

SURE CAN! YOU NEVER WALK ALONE TO THE TOP!
ALL THE WAY LIVERPOOL!!!

[Shingoz]

Originally posted by sh_ang78


YOU NEVER WALK ALONE TO THE TOP!

So you mean they wil lwalk along with lots of competitors along lah? :laugh:
Others i dont care, hope Man Utd can chase up. Hopefully, with a series of good results sharing 1st/2nd with Liverpool.
Hiak hiak. :D

[dy_lan]

A 1-3 defeat by barca at home is a bad start to the second phase for pool...tot they can at least get a draw but somehow they juz lost the fighting spirit....

Danny Murphy played below par in tat game...shld sub him instead of smicer...hope pool will get better result in the remaining games....Roma is next...aiyooo....hope will at least get a draw....dun lose again...
FINGER CROSSED!!!

[zhapchit]

yup but first need to beat Sunderland this Sunday.. boost morale abit lah :D
3-0 pool win :laugh:

[Mr_Valentino]

I think Liverpool should stop playing "soak and counter-attack tactic"

Look at the game at Blackburn, after a goal up, we just sit and defend.
In top-flight football it is never safe to bank on the odd goal.
Final result?
Draw.

It will not get result against like of Barca or Real. M, if Liverpool persists
in playing this way. :danger:

The squad has been celebrated as a good defensive team but I do feel
we are over doing it.

The whole line of midfielders playing in defensive midfield mode. :(

Nobody upfront support Owen and Hesky. :mad:

At least Liverpool early defeat in this stage of Champion League will wake them up.

Hopefully we get to see postive football from Liverpool this Sunday aginst Sunderland.

Will the real Liverpool please stand up.........:( :confused:

[VX1R]

abit sotong, so is pool out of champions league yet after getting a slap from barca ?

[silklee]

Originally posted by dy_lan
A 1-3 defeat by barca at home is a bad start to the second phase for pool...tot they can at least get a draw but somehow they juz lost the fighting spirit....

Danny Murphy played below par in tat game...shld sub him instead of smicer...hope pool will get better result in the remaining games....Roma is next...aiyooo....hope will at least get a draw....dun lose again...
FINGER CROSSED!!!

i think it is already a bonus we are in the second stage. if we do well, additional bonus, if not, it will be invaluable experience.

priority should still be the league.

[Shingoz]

Originally posted by VX1R
abit sotong, so is pool out of champions league yet after getting a slap from barca ?
Sitll dont know, but we'll see.
They are in a bad group with a bad start.

[zhapchit]

let's put the bad start to CL behind now.

Prediction for Sunday's match

Liverpool 2-0 Sunderland

[super45]

Liv 4 sunder 1

[dy_lan]

Pool 3 - 1 Sun

[Mr_Valentino]

Liverpool 2 (Owen will get one) vs Sunderland nil

Will maintain top of the table.:laugh:

[vincey]

is the match home or away?

[Shingoz]

Originally posted by Mr_Valentino
Liverpool 2 (Owen will get one) vs Sunderland nil

Will maintain top of the table.:laugh:
Hmm i think it's 2-0 too.
It's time Heskey have a goal.
Wonder who can stop Owen's scoring streaks.

[Sunwu]

Liverpool 3 Sunderland 1

[karoon]

Liverpool are believed to be preparing a daring £8 million move for Manchester United's disillusioned striker Dwight Yorke.

Yorke: Liverpool link
(GaryMPrior/Allsport)
Secret talks are thought to have taken place within the Anfield hierarchy to hatch a spectacular transfer deal between the Premiership's fiercest rivals.

And Liverpool, without recuperating manager Gerard Houllier until at least January, believe they can raise the cash for Yorke with the departure of £10m Robbie Fowler.

England forward Fowler, 26, once reluctant to leave the club where he is a cult hero, is now desperate to go.

He was recently advised by national team boss Sven Goran Eriksson that he needed regular first-team football to guarantee his place in next summer's World Cup squad.

[Shingoz]

It's still rumous so far...but i wonder where will fowler want to go?
I believe it'll be another premier team.

[cherabin]

Originally posted by karoon
Liverpool are believed to be preparing a daring £8 million move for Manchester United's disillusioned striker Dwight Yorke.

Yorke: Liverpool link
(GaryMPrior/Allsport)
Secret talks are thought to have taken place within the Anfield hierarchy to hatch a spectacular transfer deal between the Premiership's fiercest rivals.

And Liverpool, without recuperating manager Gerard Houllier until at least January, believe they can raise the cash for Yorke with the departure of £10m Robbie Fowler.

England forward Fowler, 26, once reluctant to leave the club where he is a cult hero, is now desperate to go.

He was recently advised by national team boss Sven Goran Eriksson that he needed regular first-team football to guarantee his place in next summer's World Cup squad.

First Macca left, now it's going to be Fowler's turn. Wonder who's next...?

[heng32]

Originally posted by cherabin


First Macca left, now it's going to be Fowler's turn. Wonder who's next...? I have no objections that Fowler is going out. As far as I concerned he is not as sharp as before and it is better that he should seek some other clubs in order to play first team football otherwise his place is in jeopardy when the world cup season start next summer. I feel that the club interest should come first.

[Shingoz]

Originally posted by heng32
I have no objections that Fowler is going out. As far as I concerned he is not as sharp as before and it is better that he should seek some other clubs in order to play first team football otherwise his place is in jeopardy when the world cup season start next summer. I feel that the club interest should come first.
It's sad to see Liv without Folwer....
And i'm sure he'll move to another premier team, in order to increase his chance of being selected.
I think there'll still be alot of team interested in him.
He just needs a new confidence to motivate him.

[princelim]

Originally posted by cherabin


First Macca left, now it's going to be Fowler's turn. Wonder who's next...?

Owen.

[zhapchit]

Silly rumours.

[cherabin]

Originally posted by Shingoz

It's sad to see Liv without Folwer....
And i'm sure he'll move to another premier team, in order to increase his chance of being selected.
I think there'll still be alot of team interested in him.
He just needs a new confidence to motivate him.

Yeah i would agree with you. We have seen many cases in which a player's career is being given a new lease of life after playing for a new club. If Fowler really have to leave, then all the best to him.

[zhapchit]

Yesh! 1-0 win over Sunderland. A pity Hamann got sent off! Gee i think the ref's performance was terrible.

[Sunwu]

hope that Leeds, Arsenal game will end up in draws ... :bounce:

[kill]

Anyway liverpool will be on top of the table .

[kill]

Lets hope that Man U dun win the match against arsenal !

[leonghui]

GOODNESS! There are dozens of Hamann tackles going on in the Ars-Man U match!

And not a single yellow card! What a great match to witness! Full blooded affair that one, old chaps.

[kill]

Originally posted by leonghui
GOODNESS! There are dozens of Hamann tackles going on in the Ars-Man U match!

And not a single yellow card! What a great match to witness! Full blooded affair that one, old chaps.

Well life is not fair !;)

[tEr]

yeah...i thought he won the ball well...........excellent tackle

[dy_lan]

Yup...still manage to win wif 10 men left on the pitch for pool
and with man u losing to arsenal and leeds draw...now pool will be two points clear on top of the table and with one game in hand too....hahaha.....anyway..beside the red card and losing to barca..it's has been a good week for pool in the epl...:)

[Spunky]

Originally posted by cherabin

Yeah i would agree with you. We have seen many cases in which a player's career is being given a new lease of life after playing for a new club. If Fowler really have to leave, then all the best to him.

Makes no sense that 30 yr old Yorke want to be at Anfield where Litnamen is not even on the bench most of the time!
It would be more believable if they report that manu wants Westerveld in their team!
I din watch the Sunderland match but heard the Fowler had a decent half. True? If he doesn't sign anything during the next 3 mths, I m sure he'll be on his way out.

As for Owen, if Liverpool end up with nothing this season, he'll probably go if the money is good (like the 40M pounds quoted)!

[cherabin]

Originally posted by Spunky


Makes no sense that 30 yr old Yorke want to be at Anfield where Litnamen is not even on the bench most of the time!
It would be more believable if they report that manu wants Westerveld in their team!
I din watch the Sunderland match but heard the Fowler had a decent half. True? If he doesn't sign anything during the next 3 mths, I m sure he'll be on his way out.

As for Owen, if Liverpool end up with nothing this season, he'll probably go if the money is good (like the 40M pounds quoted)!

Fowler had a really good game yesterday, i should say. Seems that the vintage Fowler is back with his accurate and deadly little flicks and turns.

Both Yorke going to Anfield and Fowler leaving Liverpool are still rumours although the latter is highly possible judging from the way things are progressing till now.

As for Owen leaving, i would say almost IMPOSSIBLE

[zhapchit]

Fowler leaving? Yorke coming in? Soccernet is crappy. enuff said.

Barthez kinda reminds me of Jamo. :rolleyes:

[Shingoz]

Hmm i cant find any news on liverpool.tv.
Anyway i suppose fowler being in the starting eleven has alot to do with the rumour?
Think abt this, if he were to go, which club can he go?
Rem his aim is to play RegulaR soccer...

[Shingoz]

Hmm paiseh, just found out this. :D
Anyway, the fowler thing has always seemed more possible.

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/drilldown/N114224011125-1038.htm

Liverpool have today rubbished reports that they are interested in signing Manchester United's Dwight Yorke.

Yorke has been unable to hold down a first team place at Old Trafford since the arrival of Ruud van Nistelrooy, and several Sunday newspapers have today claimed the United striker is Anfield bound.

But Liverpool club spokesman Ian Cotton said: "It is complete nonsense. We have not made any approach or have any interest in signing Dwight Yorke."

[Mr_Valentino]

Why would Liverpool want Dwight Yorke. ?

We have already four strikers and understand Baros
is on his way to Anfield.

If Yorke were to join, wow six strikers?

Ha, we will have the greatest depth in Strikers department.

BTW, we already have depth in goalkeepers.

Personnal, I would not want Yorke cos he already past prime time
and he is the kind of players like Cole just waiting for "durian to fell down on them."

Unlike Owen, create/dribble/score no problem

[Shingoz]

Originally posted by Mr_Valentino
Why would Liverpool want Dwight Yorke. ?

We have already four strikers and understand Baros
is on his way to Anfield.

If Yorke were to join, wow six strikers?

Ha, we will have the greatest depth in Strikers department.

BTW, we already have depth in goalkeepers.

Personnal, I would not want Yorke cos he already past prime time
and he is the kind of players like Cole just waiting for "durian to fell down on them."

Unlike Owen, create/dribble/score no problem
They're saying Liv wants Yorke because Fowler is leaving.
Anyway all these are nothing buy rumours till now.
And for Yorke, he is not the "cole" type if you haven't notice.
He's more of the man behind the striker. He can dribble very well.
More of a Lit type of player, though i would say Lit is much better at that.

[mingz]

Originally posted by Spunky


As for Owen, if Liverpool end up with nothing this season, he'll probably go if the money is good (like the 40M pounds quoted)!

Owen is one person i respect a lot... his skills are superb... his finishing is good... his speed is... wow.... his has been well trained by liverpool and his is one of the top most players around now... but he is not at all proud...

i rem that time when he started being famous... when macca is around... owen stayed in liverpool ... macca left... i cant help but think of a owen having a gratefulness and thankfulness heart... he's good... but he's not proud... his skills and character is good...

liverpool all the way... ~ :)

cheerz ~ loL~ :laugh:

[sandcastle]

Absolutely rubbish. No one is leaving.

[mingz]

Originally posted by sandcastle
Absolutely rubbish. No one is leaving.

agreed.

[aptget]

with so much rumours going on about Fowler moving to Leeds.
I'm just upset to see Fowler move (if ever) He's been a tremendous player. Did you guys see his dribble in Liverpool/Sunderland game ? A little twist and shoot (but missed) but it was superb.

Its just a waste to see him being over-shadowed by Owen and given less chances to play first team than Heskey. gezzz even Henchoz gets to play and he's not even performing up to standard.

[silklee]

Originally posted by aptget
with so much rumours going on about Fowler moving to Leeds.
I'm just upset to see Fowler move (if ever) He's been a tremendous player. Did you guys see his dribble in Liverpool/Sunderland game ? A little twist and shoot (but missed) but it was superb.

Its just a waste to see him being over-shadowed by Owen and given less chances to play first team than Heskey. gezzz even Henchoz gets to play and he's not even performing up to standard.

the problem is he is not consistent, not scoring enuff and we dont often see him do those wonder tricks and come off with it.

And IMHO, henchoz is one of the best defenders in the league. even if you dont agree, you dont expect to play a one man central defence just to play fowler rite?

just my 2 cents and for discussion.

[sandcastle]

Fowler is a wonderful player hitting a rough patch. He is a very natural goalscorer. Can score with left or right foot, good at headers.

[Spunky]

Originally posted by sandcastle
Fowler is a wonderful player hitting a rough patch. He is a very natural goalscorer. Can score with left or right foot, good at headers.

to be frank, i think fowler is a bit rusty in front of goal and also doesn't really play in tune with those in the 1st eleven now. He's not like Owen who would chase down long passes. But sure hope he sign a new contract soon bcoz u can't survive the english season with just 2 good strikers.
as for leeds' interest in him, I doubt very much he'll bother. leeds has kewell, viduka, smith, keane fighting for a place and why shd fowler join in the fray?!
but if he's really going, there's 1 player who shd come over...kevin philips!
he's sharp and have very good goal sense. strike to ball goalward from all sort of positions, somewhat like shearer. a bigger club, esp one with lots of english players will definitely boost his england chance.

[Virus]

Yeah ... I am thinking along the line of selling Fowler to get Kevin Phillips.

As Philips and Owen are playing the similar style of football, Philips can rotate with Owen as the role of speedy striker better than Fowler.