Liverpool Banter Archive September 12 2013

12 Sep 2013 22:33:40
Liverpool ladies are actually too good, avoid defeat in their final game and they win the league. Success on all fronts

The Ladies have done brilliantly. The club has invested and reaped the benefits. Women's football is big in US, so they see the point in investing in the team. Good on them, and well done Ladies so far.

I don't really know the real situation, but from the news on the official website, it does seem as they have invested quite abit in the ladies team. I guess we can say both are top of the league now =P

13 Sep 2013 10:26:32
i know its a team effort to do so well as the ladies have done but that girl dowie is brilliant twice the player her uncle ever was lol, well done lfc ladies let's hope they go all the way and lift the title will be watching the bristol city game deffo.

Only time I've ever wanted Everton to get anything out of a derby game was last night. I used to coach the women's team whom reformed to become Bristol Academy and work at the College where they play.
Come on Brizzle!

12 Sep 2013 19:05:56
So who do we reckon will be lining up in the centre of our defence then? I seriously can't see Skrtel playing. As fantastic as he was against United, RVP is a very different striker to Bony, and I think Skrtel would struggle against Bony. Bony is a complete powerhouse who I think would run straight through both Agger and Skrtel. I can see Kolo and/or Sakho partnering Agger to add some much needed muscle to stop his runs which, in Holland, were devastating (obviously if Sakho has settled enough and Kolo is fit again).

JFT 96

JP

12 Sep 2013 13:19:51
{Ed033's Note - new blog entitled, Is there a place for the 'Jack of all trades' midfielder in the modern game? now on the LFC Blogs page

12 Sep 2013 15:22:42
Cheers Eds. This blog was inspired by AnUglyGeordie I think his name was? He asked me about Fabian Delph of Aston Villa so I have done a review on him as well as Ramsey, Henderson, Allen, Wilshere, McCarthy and Cleverly. I hope you all give it a read and let me know what you think! It is basically about under rated midfielders and what they truly bring to a team.

Thanks again Ed.

YNWAdam

Cheers Adam, well put together and fair blog. I actually like all the players mentioned, although not seen to much of Delph. Agree Henderson may be our next captain ( and Englands ) and a good point to is the rate he is developing, the others seem to have reached a level? For me Gerrards long term replacement.

Cheers Adam!

That's a bit harsh on the others RN Red. Delph and Ramsey have only just started performing at a high level and will surely improve especially Delph as he will play regularly.
I think wilshere has come for an insane amount of criticism lately, most has been entirely uncalled for, he's had a terrible year but anyone who remembers him single handedly destroying Barcelonas midfield a few years ago should realistically believe this 20(!!) year old will be very very good! I personally think he has so much talent he could easily be top 3 midfielder in the world for the next 10 years, injuries permitting.
But a good read Adam and the point about jack of all trades is a good one I think British midfielders are behind the times a little, 442 being dead and all that. Specialised masters is the way forward. The fact we haven't had a top notch specialised defensive midfielder come through the ranks in 20 years says it all really.

Never meant to be harsh, rate all them players mentioned. Like I said not seen Delph in a while. It should be remembered to that if Ramsey had never picked up the bad injury, and Nasri and Fabregas had not let Wiltshire would probably still be in the reserves. Think England should start to look at this constant thing they have of aging the next promising super star all the time, letthem develop at club level first.
Be interesting to see how they fit in Wiltshire and Ozil?and Carzola plays in that hole?

12 Sep 2013 10:19:39
Johnson should be back in 5-6 weeks. Injury not as bad as early reports suggested. DS will start on Monday.

11 Sep 2013 23:53:29
hey eds any idea if the new signings will start this week? {Ed001's Note - not a clue yet, it is only Wednesday, fitness will be assessed tomorrow and Friday before a final decision is made on who plays. I doubt the side will be much changed from the last match, other than where it needs to be.}

Do you have an idea Eds who will replace Johnson on RB and whether Toure will start ahead of Skrtel. Thanks {Ed023's Note - I expect Wisdom or Kelly to slot in for now}