Liverpool Banter Archive February 14 2017

 

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14 Feb 2017 18:37:28
Guys Today is officially Kolo Toure Appreciation day, so just how we showed love for Pirlo sorry Allen let's do it again.

Remember when Kolo bowled the ref over and then acted like it was the refs fault! Kolo!

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14 Feb 2017 22:30:43
Remember when Kolo Toure and Giacherini (for Sunderland, something like that), collided for a tackle and were embracing each other somewhat, looked at one another then laughed it off. the power of Kolo.


16 Feb 2017 03:34:16
Kolo was probably the only one to play the game that could make conceding a goal somewhat enjoyable. His reactions were always priceless. Especially if he knew it was his fault. The ground slapping tantrums, you could tell it meant a lot to him.


14 Feb 2017 11:58:23
A question for ed01 if your around mate. First time poster so go easy on me! Where do you realistically think we can finish this season.
Thanks ed.

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{Ed001's Note - I still think we can finish in the top 4, but we could literally end up anywhere inside the top 6.}

14 Feb 2017 12:15:32
Thanks for the reply ed. let's hope we can do it. I'm going to stick my neck out here and say 2nd😀.


14 Feb 2017 12:41:49
the vantage should be with us now that Europe is kicking off again.

1 game a week at the most from now until the end of the season.

Whilst the other teams above have probably 2 games a week.


14 Feb 2017 12:48:01
Two or three losses by Chelsea within the next 13 games (can very well happen) and the entire complexion of the season changes. It becomes one of the tightest races seen in quite a while. Two losses by us and top 6 seems about right. But I still think, we're going to win it!


14 Feb 2017 13:17:52
Champions 🏆.


14 Feb 2017 13:29:50
Same here mate. Top 2 in my book simply coz title was gifted as valentine day present to Chelsea. Second is the minimum I expect from here on.


14 Feb 2017 14:19:16
im going to say 3rd. 1st Chelsea 2nd City 3rd Liverpool.


14 Feb 2017 14:41:21
I'm going to save all predictions till i see us convincingly beat the parked bus, the Spurs game just proved what we already knew.


14 Feb 2017 14:45:50
I don't know why we can't win it. Chelsea won 13 games in a row so there's no reason why we can't win 14.


14 Feb 2017 14:56:18
Ron, your posts should be prescribed as anti-depressants.


14 Feb 2017 15:18:38
We have a couple of very tough games in Arsenal and City and we've been inconsistent of late, but i do think we'll get better at breaking down other sides with Mane back and Firmino, Llalana starting to look a bit more dangerous.

Others have theoretically tougher run-ins so I'm hoping for top 3 but it's going to be close.


14 Feb 2017 15:25:05
Haha, brilliant comment redbull.
Seems like the only time I post on here is to praise Ron Keague for the unswerving optimism!
We need more of it please.


14 Feb 2017 15:41:39
I have a feeling Chelsea have peaked too early and have become "the team to beat".
They will now have to deal with packed defences and counter attacking teams.
No matter what anyone says to me, Chelsea's defence is not that good, take Kante out and they are very vulnerable.
Courtois is always a candidate for a rick too.

There's a third of a season left, we only have league games left, the only team in that position.
We can do this 🏆.


14 Feb 2017 16:21:28
3rd for me no problem :)


14 Feb 2017 16:47:37
Dont get ahead of yourselves, see how we go against Leicester.


14 Feb 2017 18:21:51
I think 88 points, which is where we will finish, should be enough to win the league.

👊 @ Ron.


14 Feb 2017 21:40:37
i like what gini said about losing focus on the aspects of the game and their destiny that they can control. shifting focus from the performance and onto as-yet-to-be-determined outcomes can really derail your mentality for the game.

one game at a time.


15 Feb 2017 14:28:39
The title is still on without question. We've had our blip, Chelsea will have theirs, Spurs and Arsenal are well, Spurs and Arsenal, City have just lost Jesus for a while which will hurt them and Utd are crap. You might as well hand us the title now 👍.


15 Feb 2017 19:34:55
Some serious optimism here guys. Top 4 is achievable, but we shouldn't expect anything more than that.


16 Feb 2017 01:45:09
Guys, we're 11 points behind with 13 games to go. I know the absolutely outrageous has been achieved in the premier league recently, but seriously, the chances are bloody slim. Do we really expect Chelsea to suddenly crash and burn so close to the finish line?


16 Feb 2017 06:22:01
we will win the title. we have had our blip. rest will have theirs now. fatigue will kick in for others.
My top 4 liverpool chelasea united ( misers) arsenal.


16 Feb 2017 16:46:46
Zed 👊
Robin - you say "so close to the finish line". The reality is Chelsea have over a third of the season to go. Don't forget how close we were in 2014. There is plenty of time for a few twists - imagine if Kante gets a red card 3 game suspension?

We just have to keep taking 3 points.


16 Feb 2017 18:17:54
Got to hand it to Conte. Back in august I figured at least one of the three new high-profile managers would crash and burn. Out of him, Pep or Moaninho, Conte was my pick.

The others have done OK, but no more concidering the amounts spent. Still hoping for a JM vs Zlatan or Pogba clash though.


14 Feb 2017 04:05:58
Just wondering if one of the eds could explain to me the situation with Moreno? Is it an attitude thing? Does Klopp just not rate him at all?

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{Ed001's Note - he is just not good enough, though his attitude has, so far at least, been exemplary. He knows he has major weaknesses in his game, so he has knuckled down and worked harder in training. Unfortunately, those weaknesses still manifest themselves every time he plays. Until he can cut out those lunges from the wrong side and learn some positional sense, he will always be a terrible full back.}

14 Feb 2017 06:44:38
Quite gutting to hear Ed, Sounds like the lad is a good professional who unfortunately can't seem to up his game. But id keep him in the squad like lucas as an example of the kind of effort and commitment that is expected of all players.


{Ed001's Note - personally I would let him go somewhere he can get regular gametime and hopefully he will learn from the experience and become a competent left back in time. We need to sell him and allow him his chance to play, he deserves it.}

14 Feb 2017 07:17:03
Were would you think would be best for him Ed?, Lower prem league team, Championship or back to spain.


{Ed001's Note - Spain, he is very highly regarded in Seville, so I think a return there would do him good.}

14 Feb 2017 07:47:40
Probably too early to ask but should we get a new LB in the summer ed would you expect Moreno to be out? I hope so, shame it didn't work for him here of course but nowhere near good enough for us.


{Ed001's Note - yes.}

14 Feb 2017 08:24:44
Thank you for the in depth answer Ed. I would've tried to put him in a position where he would be less of a liability like on the wing. I guess Klopp is boss though lol.


{Ed001's Note - he started as a winger and was not good enough there, hence being moved back to the full back role. He offers nothing when he gets forward, so not sure how he would be less of a liability there? Surely he would be more of one, when he is incapable of the fluid movement and quick interchanges we require to break down teams.}

14 Feb 2017 08:34:06
I think moreno's fifa17 stats influenced the belief that moreno could play win for us. Other than raw pace, he would have offered nothing as a winger especiailly the way we play.


14 Feb 2017 11:17:21
Shame as he has all the attributes to be quality, and like you said ed his attitude can't be questioned.

What do you expect to happen to Milner ed if we sign a lb?


{Ed001's Note - I expect him to cover both flanks and midfield.}

14 Feb 2017 11:32:04
I think he will become and awesome squad player, maybe he won't want tgat but you know he will give 100%.

If we get top 4 there will be so many games and quality cover will be needed.


14 Feb 2017 11:27:50
He will be replaced in the summer.


14 Feb 2017 13:54:19
I think Milner will become our starting right back. A postion he should have played throughout his career IMO.


14 Feb 2017 14:12:08
Think it was said his wages are way to high for just cover.


16 Feb 2017 18:21:47
Whatever we do, don't sell him to Chelsea. Conte seems to be able to make a wingback out of anyone who can run. Just look at Moses.


 
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