Liverpool Banter Archive January 31 2017

31 Jan 2017 22:30:56
With 45 points left to play for, and sitting on 46 points, we could do 91. That would take the title. With Mane back I could happen.

{Ed025's Note - your right...oh look a flying pig.. :)

31 Jan 2017 23:07:42
Much improved performance tonight. We need to follow this with 3pts at Hull and then beat Spurs at home.
Anything can still happen. look at the Arsenal result.
Top four place is priority now.

Well done lads

31 Jan 2017 23:08:42
Let's worry about the next game and try and get top four. No cup games left and no European football so no excuses.

31 Jan 2017 23:08:42
Let's worry about the next game and try and get top four. No cup games left and no European football so no excuses.

31 Jan 2017 23:08:42
Let's worry about the next game and try and get top four. No cup games left and no European football so no excuses.

31 Jan 2017 23:08:42
Let's worry about the next game and try and get top four. No cup games left and no European football so no excuses.

31 Jan 2017 23:08:42
Let's worry about the next game and try and get top four. No cup games left and no European football so no excuses.

31 Jan 2017 23:31:59
Sorry, didn't realise you was joking.

01 Feb 2017 00:32:50
What in the hell makes you think we're capable of that? We couldn't even achieve that in the first half of the season.

01 Feb 2017 00:33:52
Il be putting £20 on Hull . I have learnt the Lfc way

01 Feb 2017 00:40:39
Just looking at the fixtures left for top 6. Have to say if we can put a decent run together now we have everyone fit. who knows!?
Chelsea have some big games left to play. We just need to do our job and get back to winning. Couple iffy results and that 9 point gap will quickly fade.
Why not dream. Its our speciality as Liverpool fans 😅🖒

31 Jan 2017 22:55:58
Don't be a doubter, Ed025. Join the winning side of the city ;)

{Ed025's Note - i actually wish you well zeddicus, but i an also a realist mate and no side will win all their remaining games, i think you still have a say in where the title goes and a CL spot is in your own hands so still a lot to play for..

01 Feb 2017 05:47:55
We would be better off playing the so called big team s cause we seem to struggle against the lesser teams.

01 Feb 2017 06:42:51
Playing against the so called top sides has never been an issue for our players but thinking we just going to walk all over the small teams seams to be tendency. Not being neg but I hope Klopp has worked on the psychological strength of his players bcoz we all know on our day we can go agains any team.

01 Feb 2017 08:51:47
We shouldn`t worry about other teams and what they`re doing. Focus on each game cos we have no margin for error anymore in the top 4 race.

31 Jan 2017 21:41:45
Not slighting Can's effort, but you have to wonder if he had come off for Mane and let coutinho work with mane we might have got the goal. Can just seems to lack the crisp passing required against Chelsea.

31 Jan 2017 21:51:34
Pure guess work coop

31 Jan 2017 21:56:23
Massively harsh on Can he had a good game in the middle of the park he was up against two of the best cdm is the league of not the world and did very well why as Liverpool fans do we always have to moan about something even tho we didn't lose it's pathetic a draw was a fair results couts came off because he was shattered

31 Jan 2017 22:06:11
Everybody has seen it and said it a hundred times. Can simply holds on too long to the ball. The opening will be right in front of him or next to him, and he'll dither with the ball until an opposing player comes near him and then he'll pass it on. But you have to admit he's a fighter and gives maximum effort.

31 Jan 2017 22:25:32
Can was solid enough but I was hoping for mane to come on for him with lallana dropping and later would have liked studge for firmino. Decent performance though. What happened for their goal? though migs wouldn't have saved it anyway. Did the ref blow and migs wasn't paying attention, or did they take it early?

31 Jan 2017 22:36:54
Didn't see much of Kante and Matic today bossing their midfield.

We controlled the game and they scored off the counter.

We need to mix things up when nothing is happening through the middle and this game was perfect example. Diagonal balls from both sides and attacking the 2nd ball just for 5/ 10 mins in-between when playing through the middle is not happening is something we need to try more often.

31 Jan 2017 21:56:35
Exactly klopp clueless when it comes to subs we needed the win not a draw

31 Jan 2017 22:26:35
Have to correct you there, Kloppers. Can had a decent 2nd half. 1st was woeful. Wayward passing, not quick enough to tackle, giving up possession.

31 Jan 2017 22:54:53
@ Burkey the ref blew and Migs wasn't paying attention. He said afterward he didn't hear it.

Shouldn't have been a free anyway.

31 Jan 2017 22:55:50
Actually thought it was one of Cans better games. Solid 7/ 10 for him on the night.

31 Jan 2017 23:02:40
Yeah the balls over the top were so much more dangerous today and is obviously how we scored, really hope Klopp sees this and keeps working on it as a means of getting in behind stubborn defences, if it works against Chelsea it will work against any bus.

31 Jan 2017 23:05:14
I've given Can some stick myself but that's unfair - he played pretty well tonight and, as against Pogba, he's shown he can add some solidity to midfield in the big games.

Having said that I still think he lacks enough threat going forward though to justify a spot against the lower ranked sides running a low block, in those games we need someone either able to produce the unexpected or a killer cross to unlock defences, and he also needs to learn to make late runs in the box (like Wijnaldums for his goal) but hopefully he'll learn.

31 Jan 2017 23:19:36
I personally thought kante was man of the match. the guy is a terrior and he was everywhere closing down. More than a coincidence Leicester won the league with him and Chelsea are running away with it now with him. Thought we played really well in the first half and firmino probably should have scored at least one of his chances of not both of them but tbh I didn't think we done enough to deserve to win the game and we easily could have lost, it's a good point in the race for a top 4 spot considering arsenal and spurs dropped points to weak opposition. Actually thought Can was alright tonight and certainly not to blame for us not winning the game. Our midfield was dominating when the mane change was made and to be honest as good a player as we know coutinho is he hasn't got back to himself since he's returned from injury and he wasn't in the game at all, similar to hazards substitution. Bright side is we now have all our key players ready to play for the first time In about 3 months so hopefully we can finish out the season how we started it, and just see what happens

31 Jan 2017 23:30:48
Can did not have a good game.
He looks lost to me.

31 Jan 2017 23:30:49
Our Brazilian boys don't like these cold rainy days.

We need a vast improvement off them both.

31 Jan 2017 23:41:45
Have to disagree, we played well but kante was the best player on the pitch

01 Feb 2017 00:02:24
He swapped Couts with Manea because Can offers more defensively to counter Chelsea breaking with Hazard, Alonso and Willians not to mention Costly.
I feel we done well tonight but get the impression that our side plays to whatever level the opponents are.
We have not that ruthless streak of meaness like Costa etc.

It wasn't a free before the goal as Hazard lost control of the ball and dived towards it.
BUT. that does not excuse the defending of the free kick. What Might was at only he knows
But why did we not have a player standing in front of the ball till the wall was set, this would have prevented clattenburg from blowing the whistle

The penalty save was top drawer.

Firminio for all his industry should have had at least 2 goals, again not ruthless enough imagine Costa having them chances. they would be put away.

To sum up we have played Chelsea twice now and have taken 4 points to their 1

31 Jan 2017 23:19:36
I personally thought kante was man of the match. the guy is a terrior and he was everywhere closing down. More than a coincidence Leicester won the league with him and Chelsea are running away with it now with him. Thought we played really well in the first half and firmino probably should have scored at least one of his chances of not both of them but tbh I didn't think we done enough to deserve to win the game and we easily could have lost, it's a good point in the race for a top 4 spot considering arsenal and spurs dropped points to weak opposition. Actually thought Can was alright tonight and certainly not to blame for us not winning the game. Our midfield was dominating when the mane change was made and to be honest as good a player as we know coutinho is he hasn't got back to himself since he's returned from injury and he wasn't in the game at all, similar to hazards substitution. Bright side is we now have all our key players ready to play for the first time In about 3 months so hopefully we can finish out the season how we started it, and just see what happens

31 Jan 2017 23:30:48
Can did not have a good game.
He looks lost to me.

31 Jan 2017 23:30:49
Our Brazilian boys don't like these cold rainy days.

We need a vast improvement off them both.

31 Jan 2017 23:41:45
Have to disagree, we played well but kante was the best player on the pitch

01 Feb 2017 00:02:24
He swapped Couts with Manea because Can offers more defensively to counter Chelsea breaking with Hazard, Alonso and Willians not to mention Costly.
I feel we done well tonight but get the impression that our side plays to whatever level the opponents are.
We have not that ruthless streak of meaness like Costa etc.

It wasn't a free before the goal as Hazard lost control of the ball and dived towards it.
BUT. that does not excuse the defending of the free kick. What Might was at only he knows
But why did we not have a player standing in front of the ball till the wall was set, this would have prevented clattenburg from blowing the whistle

The penalty save was top drawer.

Firminio for all his industry should have had at least 2 goals, again not ruthless enough imagine Costa having them chances. they would be put away.

To sum up we have played Chelsea twice now and have taken 4 points to their 1

31 Jan 2017 23:19:36
I personally thought kante was man of the match. the guy is a terrior and he was everywhere closing down. More than a coincidence Leicester won the league with him and Chelsea are running away with it now with him. Thought we played really well in the first half and firmino probably should have scored at least one of his chances of not both of them but tbh I didn't think we done enough to deserve to win the game and we easily could have lost, it's a good point in the race for a top 4 spot considering arsenal and spurs dropped points to weak opposition. Actually thought Can was alright tonight and certainly not to blame for us not winning the game. Our midfield was dominating when the mane change was made and to be honest as good a player as we know coutinho is he hasn't got back to himself since he's returned from injury and he wasn't in the game at all, similar to hazards substitution. Bright side is we now have all our key players ready to play for the first time In about 3 months so hopefully we can finish out the season how we started it, and just see what happens

31 Jan 2017 23:30:48
Can did not have a good game.
He looks lost to me.

31 Jan 2017 23:30:49
Our Brazilian boys don't like these cold rainy days.

We need a vast improvement off them both.

31 Jan 2017 23:41:45
Have to disagree, we played well but kante was the best player on the pitch

01 Feb 2017 00:02:24
He swapped Couts with Manea because Can offers more defensively to counter Chelsea breaking with Hazard, Alonso and Willians not to mention Costly.
I feel we done well tonight but get the impression that our side plays to whatever level the opponents are.
We have not that ruthless streak of meaness like Costa etc.

It wasn't a free before the goal as Hazard lost control of the ball and dived towards it.
BUT. that does not excuse the defending of the free kick. What Might was at only he knows
But why did we not have a player standing in front of the ball till the wall was set, this would have prevented clattenburg from blowing the whistle

The penalty save was top drawer.

Firminio for all his industry should have had at least 2 goals, again not ruthless enough imagine Costa having them chances. they would be put away.

To sum up we have played Chelsea twice now and have taken 4 points to their 1

31 Jan 2017 23:19:36
I personally thought kante was man of the match. the guy is a terrior and he was everywhere closing down. More than a coincidence Leicester won the league with him and Chelsea are running away with it now with him. Thought we played really well in the first half and firmino probably should have scored at least one of his chances of not both of them but tbh I didn't think we done enough to deserve to win the game and we easily could have lost, it's a good point in the race for a top 4 spot considering arsenal and spurs dropped points to weak opposition. Actually thought Can was alright tonight and certainly not to blame for us not winning the game. Our midfield was dominating when the mane change was made and to be honest as good a player as we know coutinho is he hasn't got back to himself since he's returned from injury and he wasn't in the game at all, similar to hazards substitution. Bright side is we now have all our key players ready to play for the first time In about 3 months so hopefully we can finish out the season how we started it, and just see what happens

31 Jan 2017 23:30:48
Can did not have a good game.
He looks lost to me.

31 Jan 2017 23:30:49
Our Brazilian boys don't like these cold rainy days.

We need a vast improvement off them both.

31 Jan 2017 23:41:45
Have to disagree, we played well but kante was the best player on the pitch

01 Feb 2017 00:02:24
He swapped Couts with Manea because Can offers more defensively to counter Chelsea breaking with Hazard, Alonso and Willians not to mention Costly.
I feel we done well tonight but get the impression that our side plays to whatever level the opponents are.
We have not that ruthless streak of meaness like Costa etc.

It wasn't a free before the goal as Hazard lost control of the ball and dived towards it.
BUT. that does not excuse the defending of the free kick. What Might was at only he knows
But why did we not have a player standing in front of the ball till the wall was set, this would have prevented clattenburg from blowing the whistle

The penalty save was top drawer.

Firminio for all his industry should have had at least 2 goals, again not ruthless enough imagine Costa having them chances. they would be put away.

To sum up we have played Chelsea twice now and have taken 4 points to their 1

31 Jan 2017 23:19:36
I personally thought kante was man of the match. the guy is a terrior and he was everywhere closing down. More than a coincidence Leicester won the league with him and Chelsea are running away with it now with him. Thought we played really well in the first half and firmino probably should have scored at least one of his chances of not both of them but tbh I didn't think we done enough to deserve to win the game and we easily could have lost, it's a good point in the race for a top 4 spot considering arsenal and spurs dropped points to weak opposition. Actually thought Can was alright tonight and certainly not to blame for us not winning the game. Our midfield was dominating when the mane change was made and to be honest as good a player as we know coutinho is he hasn't got back to himself since he's returned from injury and he wasn't in the game at all, similar to hazards substitution. Bright side is we now have all our key players ready to play for the first time In about 3 months so hopefully we can finish out the season how we started it, and just see what happens

31 Jan 2017 23:30:48
Can did not have a good game.
He looks lost to me.

31 Jan 2017 23:30:49
Our Brazilian boys don't like these cold rainy days.

We need a vast improvement off them both.

31 Jan 2017 23:41:45
Have to disagree, we played well but kante was the best player on the pitch

01 Feb 2017 00:02:24
He swapped Couts with Manea because Can offers more defensively to counter Chelsea breaking with Hazard, Alonso and Willians not to mention Costly.
I feel we done well tonight but get the impression that our side plays to whatever level the opponents are.
We have not that ruthless streak of meaness like Costa etc.

It wasn't a free before the goal as Hazard lost control of the ball and dived towards it.
BUT. that does not excuse the defending of the free kick. What Might was at only he knows
But why did we not have a player standing in front of the ball till the wall was set, this would have prevented clattenburg from blowing the whistle

The penalty save was top drawer.

Firminio for all his industry should have had at least 2 goals, again not ruthless enough imagine Costa having them chances. they would be put away.

To sum up we have played Chelsea twice now and have taken 4 points to their 1

01 Feb 2017 00:35:11
Can is poor . Simple as that .

01 Feb 2017 01:23:19
Looks to be coutinho not 100%fit yet

01 Feb 2017 01:48:57
Samikewell! What game were you watching. Kante was pure class. He was everywhere and is strong as an on ox the ball. He was always in the right place at the right time. He's probably going to have his 2nd premier league winners medal in 2 years and imo he will have been a major reason why both of the teams that he was part of ended up winning. Costa is scoring the goals but it is him that is holding everything together and he is a lot of the reason why Chelsea are so good at holding onto leads when they go 1 up

01 Feb 2017 05:16:59
If Kante were on sale, I'd buy two.

{Ed025's Note - hes a great player zimbo..

01 Feb 2017 06:51:06
Can is poor simple as that. Shocking . very shocking

01 Feb 2017 07:01:22
A team that playes on the counter and are very good at it, they bring in Pedro to give them legs to a side that already still has the tank to hit you on the transition but yet we wonder why Klopp took of a player who just returned from injury and for a player who has shown good energy levels especially in the 2nd half. Had they scored a late winner we would questioning Klopps game management. The is reason they have conceded the lowest goals yet are at the summit of the table. Just bcoz we dominated them doesn't mean it was a given that we could have the game, they might not play such greatfootie but they have the right structure, right discipline and energy levels to let you control the game but still demage. The boys did well let's just give them credit

31 Jan 2017
The real time live chat page is open for today's Liverpool match at the below link for you to talk to each other during the match
Liverpool Live Chat page

31 Jan 2017 19:03:28
Liverpool: Mignolet, Clyne, Lovren, Matip, Milner, Henderson, Can, Wijnaldum, Lallana, Coutinho, Firmino. Subs: Karius, Klavan, Moreno, Lucas, Mane, Origi, Sturridge.

31 Jan 2017 18:06:03
Hey Reds, big match tonight! Hope we scrap out a win.

On a side note, how come no one has spotted Konoplyanka, Yarmalenko or Huntelaar in the airport today?

31 Jan 2017 18:15:26
I saw them all at Ed002's cheese and wine soirée yesterday, but have been sworn to secrecy 😉

{Ed002's Note - I am off for cocktails and to dance the Frug for an hour or two with the People Who Are (the In Crowd). I will see how you are all getting on later.}

31 Jan 2017 18:15:48
Because they're having their medicals!

31 Jan 2017 13:52:16
Afternoon Reds

Has anyone got any idea how Danny Ward's playing recently?

Pretty sure someone used to post regular updates but haven't seen one in a while!

Cheers

31 Jan 2017 16:21:52
Hi IOM Red.

I post Danny Ward updates - check my profile and you'll see them. My last one was last week in their 2-0 win over Ipswich. Ward has actually kept a few consecutive clean sheets and he's playing relatively well.

Kicking and distribution is occasionally inconsistent but his calmness, confidence and assurance in his decision making has been impressive and has made the odd high quality save this season. Truth be told, in recent games he hasn't been tested too much!

02 Feb 2017 22:38:15
Thanks for the update - I'll keep an eye out in future

31 Jan 2017 13:20:32
Anyone know the availability of Ken Aguero? 😂

31 Jan 2017 12:35:27
Part 2 Transfer Deadline day Ed002 podcast.


Sharkopod 9

31 Jan 2017 11:22:00
People on about the scouting and spending of the club and owners. The have spent and invested in the club. Some of the players bought/ fees paid are redicolous and as for the scouting system very few top clubs pull gems out for cheap as there is bigger pressure. Vary, mahrez, Michu were not expected to do what they did in a big club they would be

31 Jan 2017 11:43:05
You've picked possibly 3 1 hit woders there Ginja95,I get your point, but there were MUCH better examples to chose from.

31 Jan 2017 10:17:12
Feel sorry for the eds tonight. Will any of yous get to see any football later?

{Ed002's Note - I rarely watch football but no doubt some of the others will be keen to watch their teams.}

31 Jan 2017 09:46:12
3 years ago today Ian Ayre was in the offices at Dnipro, flailing about for Konoplyanka.
I am going to miss that silly sausage when he leaves. He's provided us with plenty of laughs over the years.

31 Jan 2017 13:17:38
The site won't be the same without his Harley Davidson

31 Jan 2017 09:03:48
Hi all

Just can't wait for the transfer window to close today

Eds[s] thanks for all your information helps a lot have a great day

I think we will beat Chelsea today

31 Jan 2017 10:03:59
i think we will as well mate

30 Jan 2017 23:27:11
Hi eds, I just wondered (in you're humble opinion! ) Whether you expect tomorrow to be a quiet deadline day for us tomorrow? As much as I love the excitement of a deadline day signing I can't see much if anything at all happening? Thanks :)

{Ed001's Note - yes I do expect it to be quiet.}

31 Jan 2017 09:35:18
thanks for the reply! I thought as much, think its pretty well documented that Klopp isn't a fan of the Jan window!

{Ed002's Note - There will be the first of the final day Sharkopods soon - always worth checking for a little news. Not up to the minute stuff, but things people may have missed.}

31 Jan 2017 14:19:36
great stuff i'll have a listen, cheers!