Liverpool Banter Archive February 08 2014

08 Feb 2014 23:33:19
Hi Eds and Reds

Outstanding performance today. a question for Ed001 if he's available. do you think the club should get Coutinho signed up to a longer contract. I know he's a a few years left on his existing one. but I would like your opinion on this. also. How good was Flanno today.how could you drop him.

atlfc70

{Ed001's Note - it runs until 2018, far too soon to extend it. I wouldn't drop Flanno, much as I rate Kelly, Flanno has been excellent and fully deserves his place in the team.}

09 Feb 2014 00:04:30
Hey Ed001

Thanks for the answer. just worried about someone coming in for him that's all. we've missed the likes of him for years with his defence splitting passes

{Ed001's Note - if we keep playing like we are, then we will be in the Champions League anyway.}

08 Feb 2014 22:12:09
Living in London, in Arsenal territory, it made my year to give them the spanking they had coming.
With fellow red, my friend 'Redfanatic', we both live in London, enduring all type of banter and leg pulling! It was lovely to see Spurs and Arsenal fans hold their hands up and admit they were given a lesson. Although Arsenal fans say 'at least they didn't lose 5-0 at home) it's a joy and a great time to live in London.
Just Chelsea left. thank you God, Liverpool, Eds, fellow fans and BR for doing this today!
P.S. Ibe looked full of confidence! Another gem waiting to make his mark. Dealiest team on the break!

YNWA

08 Feb 2014 22:01:21
Having not been on another teams page before so I had a stroll over to the Arsenal page. They seem a nice thoughtful bunch with seriously good grammar.

They are very worried about the FA Cup .

08 Feb 2014 21:05:55
I don't know what's going on with the lucky pants these days.
They only seem to be working for home games.
Maybe I should just preserve them for home games and go commando for away matches?

Anyway, great result and performance today. To think that was the same 11 that drew so abjectly with WBA.
Great work by all the players, Brendan and the coaching staff.
You don't get many matches like that so it was a pleasure to watch.

Onwards and upwards!

08 Feb 2014 20:43:16
Good evening eds and reds fantastic result again today great team performance just hope this shows the doubters that our squad is more than able to compete without panic buying and hopefully it will show some of these negative red fans Rodgers knows what he's doing and his plan is working! IN RODGERS WE TRUST Y.N.W.A!

08 Feb 2014 19:23:11
I realise you will likely say 'i have no idea' but I have a bad feeling Glen will walk back into right back role, regardless of how well flano plays. Do you agree or will I be happily wrong? (Ed 01 if possible)

Also just want to add to everyones positive comments and say the team made a old supporter very very happy today.
I thought Flano was outstanding, but no one had less than a very good game. Big mention to Skrtel too, who gets a hard time sometimes but I personally rate and thought he was excellent also.

Keep it up Brendo! AND PLEASE MOANERS. if we lose against a "lesser" team do not forget all the good stuff the team has done also, and don't rip them apart, as it gets a little embarrassing

{Ed001's Note - I think Johnson will be very lucky to get in the team, his contract is expiring, he hasn't been offered a new one, there is no reason to try and keep him happy any more.}

When does his current contract expire ed1?

{Ed001's Note - 2015. So next season is the last one of his current deal.}

Ed001s right, he hasn't been offered a new contract, but his agent has been told he will basically have to half his wage if he is to be offered one. I think we'll sell in the summer, I know we are looking at RBs. I hope we don't get one and Flanno and Wisdom step up.

Sell him to Arsenal then buy Nathaniel Clyne

08 Feb 2014 20:22:23
I have to say, as one of the older posters, almost 40 years a season ticket holder, the first 20-25 minutes today was the best I have seen Liverpool play since we beat Spurs 7-0! Fantastic stuff Reds!

08 Feb 2014 19:50:25
Missed the game today because I was off doing my motorbike test, when word got to me the score was 5-1 I must admit I feared the worst.

Couldn't quite believe it when I rang my old fella and found out we had put 5 past the Arsenal! AMAZING! Can't wait for MOTD later!

Y.N.W.A

Did ye pass, lad?
jackzokay

WTF are you booking a test when the match is on? Take a test any day, not Arsenal at home day come on lad.

09 Feb 2014 10:42:02
maybe he is only loyal to kenny lol.

08 Feb 2014 19:40:55
fellow reds, what a result! Unfortunately I was working all day, so I'll only see the highlights.

Just wanted to ask how Arsenal set up to play in the first half. I really wasn't expecting us to put 4 past them.

Did we play counter attack or were we just dominant?

Would appreciate your insights. Ta.

Hi mate, gutted for you that you missed it!

Similar to the everton game if you caught that one, we came out flying, not giving them a second's peace and completely dominated for the first half hour.
We earned the right to calm down and hit them on the counter for the rest of the game.

One thing I really liked - towards the end of the half, the crowd all started a huge prolonged cheer when we were just passing the ball about in our own end, real show of thanks to the team for the show which had been put on for them.

08 Feb 2014 19:14:46
Gerrard was top draw today, as one of his biggest supporters I would just like to say to all the people who doubted him over a tough time for him after his injury, shame on you, he will be remembered as one of the greatest servants of the club of all time, up there with Liddle Dalglish, crazy horse. He is adapting his game and becoming a fantastic holding midfielder, we should be so grateful to have him, just top class, well done Stevie Lad!

No one was doubting him lad but there comes a time when you have to let your ageing players, no matter how much of a legend they are, take a more peripheral role in the team. Gerrard was brilliant today but the bottom line is we will need a replacement (from either the youth ranks or bought) sooner rather than later.

08 Feb 2014 19:44:51
I too don't think anyone doubted Stevie as much as wanted him to acclimatise with his new role on the training pitch rather than actual premier league games while Lucas was still available. after that we didn't have a choice anyway to play anyone else in there

I disagree Seano. there were in fact many people on here doubting Steven Gerrard. There were people slagging him off and there were others too stating that he shouldn't be in the team at all. To me this is complete nonsense. Of course there will come a time when he will have to be replaced - but I don't believe that time is soon. He can adapt his game; such a good footballer is he. A dip in form should not be used as a means to rid ourselves of such a loyal servant. Bit fickle boys?!
When he does hang his boots up I reckon he should, at the very least, be given some kind of role at the club - and for as long as he wants it; perhaps even groomed to be manager one day given his obvious intelligence and ability to articulate.
The man was our one shining light through years of mediocrity. I cannot overstate the sheer joy watching him wear that red shirt brought. Some pup!
Jackzokay

Gerrard was brilliant today. BR stated that if Gerrard manages to make that position his own, then he can actually prolong his career a bit more. Just can't get enough of watching him play, even after all these years. But just think that the attacking free role is his best position where he could still be monstrous!

Just like to add to these comments and mention Steven Gerrard, top (top) class today again mate, well done .

08 Feb 2014 19:02:36
Stunning today reds, EVERY player played their part, the youngsters are really starting to develop, frightening to think how good they can become. I think other clubs will now look at our youngsters and be envious (and worried). Special shout to Sterling, come a long way since the early part of this season, Coutinho back on form, Skrtel proving the doubters wrong and Gerrard, well what can you say!

08 Feb 2014 18:52:12
just to say big respect to the gooners who've come on here today. gents one and all.

can't think of many other teams fans who'd do that.

Here here, got to be said some of the most gracious and knowledgeable fans out there! Good luck to the arsenal for rest of the season except for next week obvs ha

08 Feb 2014 17:54:53
We played like Gladiators today. The work rate the team is getting through is incredible.
For all of the doubters get behind the team and the manager. This is the best football I have seen us playing in the 26 years I have been a red.
I am proud to be a Liverpool fan!

08 Feb 2014 17:29:56
Where are the Brendan Rodgers bashers now? Come out and show yourselves. The man is a legend! Come ye out and apologise.
Jackzokay

I'm sure that if people on here were bashing BR, they were doing it because they love Liverpool Football Club and they wanted what was best for their club.

If supporters castigate their manager it's because they are showing passion and enthusiasm and they just want their team to move in the right direction and play decent football.

The same goes for any decent and loyal supporter and I don't think you should post that people should apologise for thing's that are said out of heartfelt love for their club, be it against their manager or one of their players.

. at the risk of sounding disrespectful gunner, particularly in light of your decent comments. but we had people here at the start of Brendan's reign telling us that "BR is a nobody", "We are LFC - who is BR?" etc etc etc. Was he not our manager then?
Perhaps its okay to chastise your managers down there in the Emirates (well, now that I mention it. I do remember many, many Arsenal fans slating the great Arsene Wenger at the start of this very season - giving him dogs abuse; and this the man that brought them Champions League football every single year AND helped build them a new stadium with his wheeling and dealing in the transfer market - not to mention the fact that he produced exhilarating football along the way). As I said gunner. at the risk of sounding disrespectful, perhaps you might be better sticking to the Arsenal page and advising Arsenal fans.

Ha ha Dags, you looking for an ed's job lol

Think legend a bit strong

Jackz,

My post wasn't a personal dig at you, and you are quite correct, it happened a lot against Arsene Wenger too, and I posted exactly the same thing on the Arsenal page to the Arsenal supporters.

Simonpw, good point mate, lol.

BR has been very good for our club and seems to be taking us in the right direction. You should calm down though, "legend" is a term bandied about with far too much ease these days. Rodgers has done well but he is a long way from being a legend at this moment in time.

I had serious doubts about Rodgers appointment, thought it was too bigger job, too soon for him.

However, with results such as today's and the thrashing we gave Spurs, he has certainly gained my respect and full support.

He isn't a legend just yet though!

Fair enough point boys. 'legend' may be slightly strong at this stage of the mans Liverpool career however; having watched the drivel that was put before us over the past two decades - and called football; not to mention the financial muscle of the champions league teams around us as well as others such as Spurs [and United - dig!] then given the exciting heights the team are reaching in terms of football week in/week out, BR for me at least, is well on his way to legendary status (though I accept the point that he is not there yet. Perhaps though you might allow me that one boys given the excitement of our performance earlier today).
That said, I would like to say that I believe BR to be similar to yer man Klopp from Dortmund. I think he is highly intelligent yet suitably grounded - and well capable of emulating what Klopp is doing over there. he's exactly what we need. Thank God we got him.

Legend? No not yet! But with the support of the fans BR can become a anfield great just like a lot of the players on that pitch today can young flano being a good example he has passion and pride 4 his club and a local lad Y.N.W.A

Simonpw, why should Dags apply for a job with the Ed's? His points as an Arsenal fan make more sense than some of the dross from our fans on this site!

08 Feb 2014 17:07:45
Going for a repeat performance with the missus tonight,
fast up front,
strong from the back,
score five times
and don't keep a clean sheet

Had a bloody sh*ep day but that has cheered me up bigtime, love it, lol.

While your enjoying yourself I will no doubt be struggling to give the misuss 1 and it will all be over inside 30 seconds.
I Will fall asleep crying into my pillow and wondering how it all went so wrong for the man and the fan that woke up this morning like a 25 year old and threaten to sell the dog if the wife didn't come back to bed for an hour

Lol G62

08 Feb 2014 17:02:34
Made up with that, couldn't Of had a better result, plus city dropped points. Would love a spurs win tomorrow.
Got a laugh after the game too, just read on ssn that man united have asked any fans that are willing to sing to sit together to try and generate an atmosphere
And heard Jamie redknapp say "hazard is the best player in the league". aren't you forgetting someone Jamie? Lol

08 Feb 2014 16:14:34
Gents,

I'm totally lost for words except to say well done, that was probably the most awesome display I have seen against us in a long long time.

I posted before the game that if the Liverpool "team" that hammered Everton turned up against us than you would beat us, unfortunately that was the case, lol.

I have to say, attack wise, you are pretty much on a level with Man City. You have the same ruthlessness about you as they do.

All the best for the rest of your season Gents.

That's class don't see that very often when you get smashed a proper football fan

A gracious gunner who knows when his team has been outclassed. Just as most of us did in the reverse fixture. Here's to hoping you bounce back and smash United

Respect to you dagenham gunner.

At Anfield it was bound to be a different story than at the Emirates and I knew we would perform today. Rodgers has instilled belief and confidence into the players for our home games especially and that is showing in our performances.

If the league title is between Arsenal, City and Chelsea then I would prefer you guys to go on and win it, but the 3 points today will really help us in cementing a top 4 place.

Red Rum

08 Feb 2014 16:34:12
This is probably going to come across as condescending, but it isn't meant to be: In a strange way I wish it hadn't been your lot we've done that too.

I don't think we have the consistency to win the league this year, and I'd rather see Arsenal win it than either City or Chelsea.

We all truly hope that you're saving your goals for Wednesday night Dagenham

I posted on here the other day about how different a team you look compared to last season now that Flamini is protecting your defence.
I wonder how different today would have been with him in your team.
I am over the moon with 5-1 and our play was awesome at times.
Good luck for the rest of the season and if we can't win it, then I pray that your boys do.

Thanks Gent's,

You boys are as classy as your team.

Wow Dagenham I knew our front 4 would cause you problems but I must admit I didn't see that coming.

I'm sure you will bounce back mid week and give the Mancs a good thrashing

Hello NRed,

Yes you did warn me about your front 4, lol.

Onwards and upwards, we will smash the Manc's and make everybody happy come wedn, hopefully.

Thanks mate, Agreed with RedAllOver, you missed Flamini.
Thought Ozil was shockingly bad in all honesty and don't know what happened to him but Wilshere and Oxlade-Chamberlain seemed the only Arsenal boys actually interested! Giroud as well I forgot existed for the first half an hour.
Wouldn't be surprised though if you get something next week- we need to sort out away form!

Hope you guys bounce back to beat them, that will make my week.

Thanks Gent's,

btw, yes we did miss Flamini

Great to see class fan out there hope arsenal win the league

08 Feb 2014 16:02:03
As a reds follower for 35 years I have never had so much pleasure as I have from some of the matches this season. I am usually the most anxious supporter but this season I can relax. The first 20 mins was devastating football

Moyes - the chosen one
Mou - the special one
Wenger- the five one

08 Feb 2014 15:49:22
We were lucky.

Guessing you're a gunner because arsenal were lucky it wasn't more

08 Feb 2014 15:40:26
Brilliant performances at the back from Toure and especially Skrtel. Cissokho and Flanagan were also very good defensively. Sterling was world class, as was Coutinho. Sturridge got a great goal, and Suarez a great assist and performance. Jordon Ibe looked sharp when he came on as well. Overall, although we never truly controlled possession, a great performance. YNWA.

Loving Coutinho operating just in front of Gerrard, his pressing is better from a central position and he provides better control on the ball than our other midfield players. Plus the fact that sterling played on the left through Arsenal off BIG TIME, they were expecting Coutinho or Suarez who Sagna can handle.

08 Feb 2014 15:30:39
Fantastic effort from all players, believe Henderson deserves more credit than he gets as he covers the ground superbly. Also the pace of Sterling is a nightmare for any defence which already has to contend with The Genius and Sturridge. Hope this gives us the confidence to attack from the off away from home more.
Well done BR - spot on.

08 Feb 2014 15:26:33
Ouch that hurt! BADLY!
Well done today lads no excuses you were brilliant and we can moan about our team all we like but you were superb and there's nothing we could do to stop you today.

Enjoy your well deserved win and hope your hangover doesn't hurt MUCH, in the morning :-)

Yup well put, but to be fair we are missing 4 starters ourselves. DM-RB-LB-LCB

08 Feb 2014 15:21:41
Wow. Sterling. Wow. How much did we pay for him again. 80 million? He's quickly becoming one one of the premier leagues best players.

£500k rising to £5m or did we settle with QPR to pay a smaller fee? can't remember.

I thought we paid 1 million but I may be wrong any ways 500k 5 mill we got a bargain

08 Feb 2014 15:15:54
What an unbelievable performance. Did not let Arsenal play their game today right from the off. We certainly humbled them. Gerrard though, did not have to make that tackle, which quite frankly was the only bad moment in his game as well as Liverpool's, he did great, world class deliveries! Coutinho's best game for some time now, liked the way he dropped a bit deeper than he usually does. Going to relish this game for a while. Onwards and Upwards!

With regards to Gerrard I told to him through the TV don't go to ground when he did a few moments before he gave away the penalty, but I guess he doesn't like orders.

08 Feb 2014 15:05:59
Well to use a Brendan word. outstanding! Cannot have any criticism today but let's hope we don't throw it away on Wednesday like we did last weekend after murdering the tragic bitters. Come on guys no more lack lustre. we have an opportunity so keep the intensity going for every game now!

08 Feb 2014 15:02:46
Well done Stevie lad, you've proved many wrong, as well as the doubters on here.

Well done Brendan for some remarkable managerial decisions during your reign.

Well done the lids for smashing a top team.

08 Feb 2014 14:57:14
What can I say, you were immense and made us look beyond poor. Well done guys.

Good luck for the rest of the season, you are far from out of it.

08 Feb 2014 14:55:51
Can't think of a superlative to describe that. What a result and without our entire defensive 5. Take a bow raheem.

Mignolet played, and played well mind you, some great saves on his behalf.

08 Feb 2014 14:50:49
ok pick the bones outta that, well done superb display

08 Feb 2014 14:40:46
Mercurial!!

08 Feb 2014 14:48:02
WOW! Simply amazing performance, particularly as they turned us over at their ground!

Special shout out to Sterling, boy have you upped your game son :)

Are we title contenders? I'm really starting to believe so!

08 Feb 2014 14:45:52
Musit Ozil - Welcome to Anfield!

08 Feb 2014 14:15:34
Nice to see a right back who doesn't give you a heart attack every week.

08 Feb 2014 14:04:09
Wilshere really wants to be sent off today.

Can't blame him really. Haha

08 Feb 2014 13:51:50
Yessss absolutely unbelievable. We are all over them in the first half. Hope we continue the same tempo in the 2nd half.

08 Feb 2014 13:49:42
Expect man city to bid for your lucky pants in the summer ken aguero. Lol

Never wah them again mate.

08 Feb 2014 13:47:56
Awesome simply awesome display.
so glad BR picks the team and not some on here who wanted 1 up front and flood the midfield. Teams need to be scared pf coming to Anfield - like in the old days.
the last2 home games will certainly make the others worry
i can see us playing deeper 2nd half and just pick them off on the break 6-1 final score

08 Feb 2014 13:33:24
poor gooners all over the shop
jack willshire lucky still on field
top 2 now

ynwa

08 Feb 2014 13:10:37
Even my misses can't please me this way, and she's damn good!

I agree ;) lol

Me to :)

08 Feb 2014 13:08:41
What am I witnessing :-D

Are you watching Chelsea and Manchester City? This is what's coming your way!

Absolutely incredible score at half time. Hope Suarez score in the 2nd half

08 Feb 2014 12:51:40
Did someone on here say Skyrtle to score and a Liverpool win? I hope they had a bet on that!
In Buck we trust!

Whoever it was I owe u a pint, your tip just won me 260, 390 if he scores a hat trick

I did us -2 at 8/1 and bloody toure anytime 18/1. can't believe he missed. can't grumble though

I only didn't put it on at betfred I'm over the moon but gutted won 330 but could have been 660

08 Feb 2014 12:01:39
I think Rodgers should have left one upfront today with Sturridge on the bench so that we have more midfielders to compete with arsenal and of course so that Sagan doesn't bomb on down the right all day
But he's goes with this team so oh well
Lets see if he has learned

Attack attack, attack attack attack!

08 Feb 2014 10:48:21
strange prediction for today 2 1 to the reds suarez and skirtle to nod home

Iv got a tenner on skertle to score first he always seems to pop up with big goals

It would be great for Skrtel to get on the scoresheet. He has been one our standout performers this season, and deserves his place in the team.

He has developed his game this season and is more comfortable playing the ball out from the back. He has also been more effective in the air and he is playing with confidence.

Has he done enough to win over the fans?
I know a lot of fans don't "rate" him, but for me, he has been one of the best centre backs in the league this season.

Red Rum

08 Feb 2014 12:11:33
two lfc fans backing skrtel to score yet both can't even spell his name. doh

Was exactly what I was thinking when I went for it

08 Feb 2014 12:48:27
1-0 Martin Skrtel

Well done lads ;-)

Great call, first minute!

Happy spending lads

Should have put it on at betfred

08 Feb 2014 09:43:12
I have heard a plausible rumour that the top teams in England have dismantled their scouting system because they can always rely on that of Liverpool. It is great at IDENTIFYING great talent.

Hilarious! another one for the penguin pile me tinks

08 Feb 2014 00:57:28
Has LFC got any interest in Omar Abdulrahman?

Admittedly I have only seen Clips of him play but his stats are good even though its in the UAE his assists show that he is a team player. 22 years young, would be a good replacement for Assaidi who is 25 going on 26 in the summer, which isn't old at all but for wingers that's the age to sell if they aren't in the long term plans and especially if you can use those funds to buy a player who has as much promise as Omar. Although he might be similar player to Assaidi but that would reach into a market for LFC that has huge potential, plus he looks technically sound.

Seen him at Old Trafford playing for UAE v Uruguay in the Olympics. Played brilliantly and in my opinion was the stand out performer (even outshining a certain Mr. Suarez!). Not seen anything of him since but if he could reproduce the form he showed that day in the EPL he'd be an absolute bargain at £5M.

Gordy