Liverpool Banter Archive March 08 2014

08 Mar 2014 22:54:40
I know it's stupid saying but I would give an arm to have the finnan Carragher hyypia riise back four back, finnan always reliable, nothing special but did his job every week, and not a bad crosser, riise strong quick and with an attacking threat, complemented each other brilliantly! Same with Carragher and hyypia, Sami won every header, a true beast. And everyone knows what Carragher does, especially the organisation! That back four with this team would be special

It was a great back four. But it needed to be. The style of football under the previous managers meant we defended for our lives and never pushed up higher than the 18yd box. The FA cup final against Arsenal being a good example. They were good players, Hypia and Carra were brilliant but I don't think any of them are suited to Rodgers style of play.
Under Rodgers we try to be the best team on the day instead of worrying about the opposition and their strengths. I prefer the Rodgers way without wishing to disrespect our previous managers.

I always felt that finnan and rise were technicaly strong, good going forward but struggled defensively

08 Mar 2014 19:41:43
I suppose a Chelsea victory is the second best result we could have hoped for. Six points ahead of Spurs in 5th place, with a game in hand. Fair enough Chelsea are 7 points clear, but at the same time top 4 was always the aim. Obviously its still all to play for but if we get top 4 that's a huge achievement itself. With United undoubtedly going to spend big in the summer, getting top 4 will mean we can match them as an attractive move for big players. I feel if we get top 4 this season, it will be a great season for us. When you look at the team, it looked as if we were going to rely on Suarez and maybe Gerrard again this season, but the likes of Sturridge, Coutinho, Sterling, Henderson and even Flanagan have all stepped up this season. I genuinely feel if we had a much more solid and injury-free defence we would be top this season. Nevertheless, there is still 30 points available and the United game is more of a must not lose than a must win. As long as we can put away the smaller teams like we have been doing this season we should be fine. The United game is the priority for now though, win it and we are flying, lose it and the pressure is on. By the way, don't rule out United. Fair enough we are 11 points ahead, but lose the game next week and that gap looks a hell of a lot smaller. I wouldn't rule them out just yet.

Off topic, sad to see Brian O'Driscoll playing his last home game today in the rugger! Been a great player for us and I'm glad he got the send off he deserved. Showed he still has the class he's always had today, and he will be a big loss for us now he's retired. Just have to complete the easy task of beating the French next week (he said with tongue in cheek) and he will get a winners send off!

Would be ideal if we got top 4 and Ireland won the Six Nations!
Cheers,

I was at the Ireland Italy rugby game today, great send off for BOD. What an ambassador for the game. Great challenge ahead of Liverpool but well with their capability. I think top 4 is nailed on but regardless of what happens we must be seriously happy with the progress we've made this season.

08 Mar 2014 19:13:26
Ed fellow reds, think that will take spuds out of top 4 equation .

08 Mar 2014 19:30:56
Yeah, But that would mean we loose on the title, If spurs ever spend some good money on getting a decent manager, they would have done something better, Chelsea were poor in the first half, and they were to be taken, Oscar came in for Lampard and made the difference, and Etto was brilliant, diving, swimming.

{Ed002's Note - Spurs will be getting a new manager in the summer - Van Gaal.}

08 Mar 2014 15:41:58
I think it's a good idea to put a face to name. I have uploaded one too. if anyone cares lol!

Hate a weekend with no footy!

Have you got a Chelsea top on?

No mate, it's not been put on. That or it hasn't worked. I'll try again.

Your off the hook!

A few up now. Even Shaun Wright Phillips is a member!

08 Mar 2014 12:58:42
After a promising first half by both sides, the 2nd 45 showed a lot of effort from everyone. Good build up play and both sides just lacking in the final third. The ref brought the game to a finish with the scoreline at 1-1. On balance of play there wasn't much between the two sides and both coaches will be pleased with the result. Randall, Wilson and Kent made a late appearance in the 2nd half with the Reading game in midweek obviously in Neil Critchley's mind.

Didn't watch much but Canos a few times seemed to be beating men 3 at a time. If Sinclair can improve his right foot then he can be a serious player in the future. Other than that the composure on the ball by the back 4 would put our first team to shame.

08 Mar 2014 10:32:01
Banter please Eds,

Listed in alphabetical order below are 9 football clubs.

Blackpool
Bristol city
Cardiff city
Charlton athletic
Leicester city
Oldham athletic
Queens park rangers
Southampton
Watford

2 part question,,

Can anyone tell me firstly, the connection between these 9 clubs,

And secondly, the numerical total amassed representing this unfortunate scenario.

The 1st correct answer wins a day out at Whipps Cross Hospital, to partner Jack wilshere for the 3 monthly run, three legged egg and spoon race. to prevent further injury to wilshere, and for health & safety purposes, plastic spoons & rubber eggs will be used.

Good luck.

They are all professional English football clubs. Unfortunately for these clubs none of them have ever been based in France, or Spain, or even Singapore. Therefore, in total, these 9 clubs have spent many days based in England.

They have all been relegated from the top flight with most goals conceded?
Either that or they have all been Graham Taylored in some form or otherffor more than a day

El Pi--edolero, correct in your own analogy, but no El Pi at all in unearthing the right answer.

G62 not sure what would be favorite,, getting " Graham Taylored or Brendan Rodgered.

However, with only 2 entrants " both incorrect " jack will have to hop about on his own for the day.

The Answer = All 9 have finished runners up in the Premier league/1st division since it began, on just the 1 occasion, without ever winning it. and they amassed between them on those 9 occasions 511 points.

Sh-t Quiz,, won't happen again.

Regards

Sizemick,

Stop picking on our boy Jack, lol.

Nothing personal Dags,

As a player, I much admire "Jack la snap Mcwilshere"

Lol Sizemick, love that

08 Mar 2014 09:24:55
Right if I have done it right I have started the ball rolling as its a great idea to put faces to user names. I put mine in Dodgy sightings if its worked.

08 Mar 2014 05:02:28
First of I'm a die hard Manchester United fan but have a lot of respect for Liverpool as a club I do enjoy are banter as long as it doesn't cross the line it's great I just wanted to say well done on your season so far and as a Manchester United fan I don't want you to win the league but you have a great chance and would fully deserve it if you did the champions leage not the same without you and let's hope next season we sort ourselfs out and the games between us are bigger than ever

Be jebus! Fair play on the post my friend, I'm half thinking I'm still bladders from last night ;-)

Do you think DM will still be your end of the East lancs next year?

Yeah I really do we don't want to be like Chelsea sack managers every 6 months and I'll give dm the time he needs

All the time he needs? Forever is a long time.

Nick,

Moyes is a good manager. He's proven that. He's filling the biggest boots possible, and finding it difficult. Not to mention he has an aging team. His back line is terrible. It was never going to be an easy year. I think it's foolish to say he doesn't deserve time. Respect to you RedDevilMichael

Nick,

Moyes is a good manager. He's proven that. He's filling the biggest boots possible, and finding it difficult. Not to mention he has an aging team. His back line is terrible. It was never going to be an easy year. I think it's foolish to say he doesn't deserve time. Respect to you RedDevilMichael

Good to see a post like this. I think Moyes is a decent manager but not United standard. Fergie dealt him a bad hand with the players at his disposal and I think his fate and the fate of Manchester United in the next couple of seasons rests on the summer transfer window. The mancs aren't short of money so it all depends on how the bloke spends it, a couple of decent signings here and there might see them do better next season. Still not sure of Moyes as manager of Manchester United but if their results keep going how they are I'm not going to complain!

Thanxs TJRed I've backed david moyes from day one but what does make me laugh is we have 1 really bad season in the league in the last 20 years and all of sudden Liverpool fans think we are finish

TJ. Moyes is exactly that - a good manager. That's it though. I have spent the last 20 years watching United win so much mainly due to the fact that they had a GREAT manager, as much as it hurts to say it. Ferguson has shown that it is possible to get the team playing better than it's collective parts, and winning games due to nothing other than sheer will. Moyes hasn't got that, and he never will. It's a different level that he just won't be able to reach. Admittedly, there's not many mangers that can do that to a team. On a side note I have found myself willing to believe that Brendan might just be able to get that from his team - the signs since probably the loss to Southampton have been excellent. Anyway, the longer they keep a true top level manager out of Old Trafford, the happier I will be. And Moyes is perfect as far as I am concerned. With a little bit of luck he will dither about in the summer transfer and end up blowing his budget on another Fellaini or two. Saying all of that, fair play to the United fan for being a gentleman and giving Moyes time, but from the outside, to me it is blindingly bl**dy obvious that David Moyes will struggle like hell to bring regular silverware to Old Trafford.

Moyes is not suited to a team that plays attacking football, he held Everton back for years.

08 Mar 2014 04:26:58
So sorry to hear about Iniesta's baby not making it into this world. Coming as it does, a just a few days after Chris' kid made it through fighting and ultimately winning, it really is a tragedy. My thoughts with him. But I'm sure he'll come out a stronger person. You'll Never Walk ALONE, Andres.
YNWA.

YNWA Andres

08 Mar 2014 00:24:04
Looking forward to watching the mighty Red men get a massive win on Sunday and push on for the title.

COME ON WALES!

I'll second that!

Thirded!