Liverpool Banter Archive January 10 2017

10 Jan 2017 19:26:27
United have started effectively their first XI against Hull with the notable exception of Ibrahimovic

10 Jan 2017 20:18:18
This is the Liverpool page

10 Jan 2017 20:50:47
To be fair Steph, we play United this weekend so the team they field tonight is intriguing with regards to how much energy they will have for the game against us. I assume that is what hjikle is getting at anyway.

10 Jan 2017 20:57:19
And your point is there at home and play a day before us and they don't have to play away

10 Jan 2017 21:29:36
Rojo, Carrick, Martial and Ibra

10 Jan 2017 21:39:09
I know MK! The post was more for fun rather than critique. However, I believe it would be best if both players, staff and fans, myself included, concentrate on our own game and the next one, rather than concern ourselves with what other teams do, or fans or pundits say. So far this season i believe for the most part we were the better team and only have ourselves to blame for any dropped points, so if we concentrate on our own game, i believe we have a really good chance of achieving our goals

10 Jan 2017 22:13:38
Good one, Steph1. I`ve never cared what other teams do cos it should never dictate how you prepare. Focus on ourselves, respect the opponent, NEVER fear them and go out there believing in your strategy and preparation and let the chips fall where they may. Bottom line is there should be no regrets, after the game.

10 Jan 2017 23:55:37
For all the discussion about how we are preparing for the major game happening on the weekend, it is worth at least knowing what the opposition are doing to prepare. Pretty simple really.

And I utterly reject the notion that what our opponents do shouldn't change what we do. Champions alter their tactics to best block the strengths and target the weaknesses of their opposition.

11 Jan 2017 01:18:15
Hijkle, no one is saying that. Checking up on the opponent is all part of the preparation process. What you can`t do is to dwell on what their doing too much cos it takes away the focus from your own preparation, Champions or not.

11 Jan 2017 10:48:54
Not as if us discussing United will have any impact, agreed if Klopp came out in the presser talking about their line up fair enough, but us as fans can discuss it knowing our discussions will not affect the team in any way.

11 Jan 2017 13:34:05
Agreed, Welsh.

10 Jan 2017 18:05:15
U23s report:
They won 4-1 against Barnet in a friendly today. Sakho didn't play, neither did Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ben Woodburn, Ovie Ejaria, Joe Gomez and Sheyi Ojo. I'm not sure if this was to keep them fresh for the next game (Man United) or whether they will be playing a part against Southampton tomorrow evening. Probably a combination of the two reasons.
Anyway, Brooks Lennon scored a brace, Harry Wilson scored one and Jack Dunn scored the other.
Lennon is one who I believe has gone under the radar this season and he has put in lots of good quality, consistent performances. Nice to see Jack Dunn finding his feet again and great to see Wilson keeping up his good form. I'm very disappointed that he didn't get a shot against Plymouth on the weekend but I suppose he is not seen as ready for the first team just yet.
Next up is Man United on the 16th for the U23s and this is a huge game. This one is a home game for us so I urge people to get out and support our future in a big game for them. The quality of their games are always of a high standard it seems as well.

10 Jan 2017 18:53:52
Cheers for the update

10 Jan 2017 20:21:01
No problem Higgins, I'm just looking forward to the return of Premier League 2

11 Jan 2017 12:34:07
What was this game in aid of? I didn't even recognise the Barnet squad - was it the EFL Trophy or something?

10 Jan 2017 13:49:09
Great night on the 12th of may at the Europa hotel in Belfast if any Irish reds are interested. It's a 5times legends night with dudek, riise, hamann and garcia. Meet and greet available. Should be a great night. Can't wait to get another 4 signatures on my miracle of Istanbul poster.

10 Jan 2017 18:57:00
Twinkle toes r u from Belfast yours mate? If so were

{Ed002's Note - Nearly a sentence then.}

10 Jan 2017 19:31:53
😂😂 predicted text editor. Ill rephrase that
Twinkle toes. Are you from Belfast yourself? If so. Where? Lol

10 Jan 2017 20:16:00
Yes domlfc. I'm from West Belfast. Andersonstown to be exact. What about yourself?

10 Jan 2017 22:53:50
Good old Andy's Town I used to have a uncle who lived there.

11 Jan 2017 12:21:45
Nice one Barry. It's not as crazy as it use to be but still has its moments. Like everywhere I suppose.

11 Jan 2017 12:26:29
Ballymurphy mate. coming on this site years and to think a fellow poster lives down the street. Small world

11 Jan 2017 13:33:14
Lol nice one dom. I was in the Liverpool supporters club in the sloans. Then was in the one in biddys for a few years. I've been on here for years myself when it was football rumours. Small world alright.

11 Jan 2017 14:07:44
Was over a few times with the fellas from biddy's and the sloans. Sean mcbride and all.

11 Jan 2017 15:19:51
Lol yes. He's there ages. Biddys get some great games. Think it's 5 every year. Too costly tho. My Mrs was ready to throw me out over the money I was spending going over. Saying that, she doesn't complain when she's going with me lol.

11 Jan 2017 18:00:26
I know we're your coming from mate. Mines have slowed down since the kids came lol think my next 1 I'll have to take my son lol

10 Jan 2017 11:21:09
Hi all, I am trying to get tickets so that my 6 year old lad can watch the Plymouth away game. He cried his eyes out last night because I won't let him have 2 days off school to come to the Southampton game with me so I'm trying to get tickets for the Plymouth game to make up for it. I am a light member on the LFC site but not sure that would allow me to get tickets? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

10 Jan 2017 10:00:28
Despite all the daily rumours about who we are going to sign this month, I doubt we will bring anyone in.

It is already the 10th January, and IF we did bring a player or players in what would be the point?

By the time any deal (s) are done we would be back to a full compliment anyway. Mane will be back first week in Feb at the latest, and Matip, Coutinho and Henderson will be back from injury before then.

So any business done would not be for short term cover, but for long term squad strengthening.

I think we will lose tomorrow night but will still progress to the final, and unfortunately, I think we will also get beat at the weekend.

January was always looking like a tough month, particularly with the AFCON. The run of injuries only makes things worse.

We could have Coutinho back, but he will need 3/ 4 games to get up to full match fitness.

10 Jan 2017 10:23:24
Loosing against UTD would be a joke after mocking them and their teams all last 6 months. We should be smashing UTD off their park.

10 Jan 2017 10:23:32
Wow what a gloomy negative post. may as well put the kids out next 2 games and nobody bother watching as we're only going to lose! I wonder what Ron would have to say to you in this!

10 Jan 2017 10:30:22
I agree that we will only strengthen for long term, as its madness to sign anyone to cover short term injuries or absenteeism barring a glut of injuries in one particular area, as we saw with the loan of Caulker last year. I feel way too much is made of the AFCON though. We lose one player and everybody freaks out. Had we lost Matip as well I feel we'd struggle more but hopefully he might be back to pop Ibra in his pocket on Sunday. Couts at 70% is better than most in the league and I think his link up with Firmino will run rings round Uniteds back line. Hopefully it'll be Sturridge who joins them up front as he's the most clinical finisher at the club by far. We'll get a draw at Soton and beat them at home once we've spanked the Mancs!

10 Jan 2017 11:38:21
Someone give the original poster a hug

10 Jan 2017 14:50:55
Saints are having a horrible time right now, at least that's the impression I get off my friend who's a seasons ticket holder at St. Mary's.

United aren't as good as people think, they're unbeaten in what, 16 games is it? But who have they really played? Spurs and Arsenal, who usually lose to United anyway so I'm not convinced personally.

I think we'll win our next few games.

10 Jan 2017 16:21:50
Steady there Harry and let`s not start getting arrogant about "smashing them off their park" cos our recent record there does not bode for such an outcome. Let`s just keep calm and hope we win the game cos we both know it will be extremely difficult to win there. And if we don`t, can I count on you to not be the voice of reason and of calm?

As for the OP KBL, show some positivity cos right now, negativity is not what needs to be projected as this is a critical time in our already exciting season. Keep the faith and all will be fine.

10 Jan 2017 17:31:12
That is not what you said earlier when they came to Anfield Hamilton. You literally mocked their whole team including their manager seemed extremely confident of 3 points at OT. If we don't win then we drop out from top 4 and it would be a race against odds. But then I know you are happy to finish anywhere above 8th place. I AM NOT!

10 Jan 2017 17:31:58
Hamilton

No excitement if you are not finishing inside top 3.

10 Jan 2017 18:21:55
Man Utd are (unfortunately) through their worst Harry so although I'd love nothing more, I can't see us "smashing them off the park" although I'm confident of us coming away with 3 points! That joke of a team we beat comfortably over 2 legs aren't the same team we play Sunday!

10 Jan 2017 18:34:52
Harry - they are not the same team as they were early this season, they have developed a lot and are on a decent run of form (based on poor ref choices but still) . They are at home and strong. I think and hope we can win but it won't be easy by any measure

10 Jan 2017 18:35:17
We need to turn KBL into a believer.

Looks like it worked for Sweet Chin

10 Jan 2017 19:47:05
I don't know what you've done to Harry, Ron. Last week he was super negative this week he's over confident! KBL needs the same treatment

10 Jan 2017 19:52:21
I'll work on him WelshRed 😉

10 Jan 2017 20:53:28
Oh give over Harry, with your constant inability to actually respond to contents made in comments cos none of what you posted is in my comments.

I did mock their players and especially their manager for NOT having the guts to come out and play us toe to toe and that was nothing but banter. You in fact, were the one hailing them for their "performance" or lack thereof and used that to slate us and Klopp for not being able to break them down. And we can beat them BUT it won`t be easy. Now, that I do remember so stop rewriting history.

"No excitement w/ o being inside the top 3". Nonsense. Says the guy whose been criticizing others for not aiming for the title. The hypocrisy is deafening, really. fact still remains that our record at OT is poor and they have improved since that fist game so for you to come up here and start mouthing off that we`ll "smash them" is arrogant and misinformed but I can tell that if we don`t, you`ll be here hailing Mou and slating Klopp cos well, it`s what you do.

10 Jan 2017 21:18:02
Lol Hamilton is already lining up excuses in case the result go against us. Now take it from me Hamilton. We are 4 days to the match and a match against Southampton still to play. We ll beat them and beat them convincingly. And this is not my over confidence but pure ARROGANCE! Coz I don't bite EXCUSES!

10 Jan 2017 22:16:26
You clearly have no clue what the word "excuse" means. So sad.

10 Jan 2017 22:50:14
Don't stop now lads. I've just opened my popcorn 🍿 😁

{Ed025's Note - love it twinkletoes..

10 Jan 2017 23:05:22
Well guys I don't think my original post was in any way gloomy.

All our injured players are on the way back which is positive. This means we don't need to bring in anyone else, unless they will improve the squad and are available at the right price.

I stated I expect us to get to the EFL final - also positive.

As far as Utd are concerned, our PL record at OT is quite dismal, and we will have senior players missing or at best just coming back into the team without being fully match fit. They are strong right now and I feel probably a bit stronge we are.

There is another reason I have made such comments, and I will enlighten you after the Utd game.

Nevertheless, I'm definitely up for a hug!

11 Jan 2017 01:22:25
We`ll be waiting for it, KBL.

11 Jan 2017 06:58:56
If the players coming back aren't fully fit they shouldn't play so Sunday it should be 11 fit players against 11 fit players. The game starts equal so we are not disadvantaged at the first whistle. One thing i know. this is one of the biggest league games between the 2 sides in recent times! We win, we open that gap back up. They win, they're right back in it. A win at OT will send confidence throughout this squad at a very important stage of the season!