Topic: Joe Allen

[USCouse]

Aside from Skrtel selling him short leading to the yellow, and him giving the ball away on that one pass early on that led directly to a chance, did he do much to deserve this criticism of "sloppy/misplaced passes"?

[NorthamptonKopite]

He played a few sloppy passes, but the team have been playing a lot of sloppy passes recently. Johnson, Skrtel, Flanno, Sterling, Henderson and even Gerrard have all given the ball away sloppily over the course of the season. Feel like the team is just not as good on the ball as we maybe should be.

[lalchitri]

Joe Allen Fact No.1

Both his parents are Vets.

[Homo rubrum]

Must have done.  He started against Notts County in the League Cup as well so it must be a year since he started at home in the league.  Hopefully last night's performance will have helped him to regain some confidence and he'll get a run of regular football now.

He started against Sunderland on January 2nd, 2013.  Not going to forget the team my only match at Anfield.

[LeoMessi]

Not to rain on his parade already, but I do worry about him being the main defensive midfielder against Nolan/Diame and Co. on Saturday, he's not fared well against big bruisers before.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/15051279

[Djimi Smicer34]

He started against Sunderland on January 2nd, 2013.  Not going to forget the team my only match at Anfield.

He didn't start, he came off the bench and played very well, he had a goal disallowed and I think hit the post as well.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20843023

[Funky_Gibbons]

Not to rain on his parade already, but I do worry about him being the main defensive midfielder against Nolan/Diame and Co. on Saturday, he's not fared well against big bruisers before.

He did well against Toure (a game he said was the hardest he has played in) and Fellani last season.

[Red Bird]

He did well against Toure (a game he said was the hardest he has played in) and Fellani last season.

He did very well. I think this big unit midfielder over-running is a myth. It's the nimble quick passers who have been our undoing.

[clinical]

What happened to the Joe Allen that NEVER gave the ball away.

[Drinks Sangria]

Joe Allen Fact No.1

Both his parents are Vets.

Fact No.2

He was born breached in a field in Pembrokeshire and was taken to the local hospital in a dog cage.

[666]

I think he did well but needs to pass forward and mistakes would've punished us. But back from injury, a good sign

[Funky_Gibbons]

I think he did well but needs to pass forward and mistakes would've punished us. But back from injury, a good sign

57% of his passes were forward, Gerrard was 58%.

[Bunter]

My only worry is, as a player brought in to be a possession-keeping passing machine, he's been caught on the ball and been bullied off it too easily. I remember him having that problem before the injury when teams noticed if you started pressing him more, he ran out of ideas. Be interesting to see how he matures in time. 

[Kopite B205]

Just call him Joe Allen for fucks sake!!

[CHOPPER]

His dad was the comedian and raconteur, Dave Allen.


*You learn a new thing every day*

[anything else]

Fact No.2

He was born breached in a field in Pembrokeshire and was taken to the local hospital in a dog cage.

Couldn't find it on google.

LIAR

[GrkStav]

My only worry is, as a player brought in to be a possession-keeping passing machine, he's been caught on the ball and been bullied off it too easily. I remember him having that problem before the injury when teams noticed if you started pressing him more, he ran out of ideas. Be interesting to see how he matures in time.

http://www.fourfourtwo.com/statszone/8-2013/matches/695033/player-stats/40555/OVERALL_02#tabs-wrapper-anchor

[Gaz123456]

Joe Allen Fact No.1

Both his parents are Vets.

Which war?

[Spanish Al]

He started against Sunderland on January 2nd, 2013.  Not going to forget the team my only match at Anfield.

He didn't start, he came off the bench and played very well, he had a goal disallowed and I think hit the post as well.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20843023

 

The Welsh Xavi. Or is it Iniesta.

[Carlito Roberto]

Which war?

[houkura]

I think he did well but needs to pass forward and mistakes would've punished us. But back from injury, a good sign

Yawn.

[sturridginho]

I would like to see him and Lucas play as a partnership, I think it would have a good balance, it would prob mean dropping Gerrard but that is another debate.
 Have we seen them line up together before? If so im guessing it was with a recovering Lucas and Allen with a bung shoulder.
If he can start showing his Swansea and early Liverpool form we might not need another CM in January

[Funky_Gibbons]

Just call himJoe Allen for fucks sake!!

Feel sorry for the poor vicar at that christening.

[the_red_pill]

What happened to the Joe Allen that NEVER gave the ball away.

We signed him

[PhaseOfPlay]

All of Joe Allen's attacking and defensive passes against Norwich, from his average position:

[Gnurglan]

Good to have him back. Should be interesting to see how we line up now that everyone in CM is available.

[Scarlet`]

All of Joe Allen's attacking and defensive passes against Norwich, from his average position:

Look at the curl on Joseph's passes, they bend further than Beckham!

[missis sumner]

What's wrong with just calling him Joe Allen?

Yes.  Can we stop with the full names?

I keep thinking people have died.

[Dree]

He was alright, would keep him in the team Saturday, maybe give him enough confidence to be worth a shot against Spurs who's only advantage against us is CM imo

[Aaron Rattray1]

Yes.  Can we stop with the full names?

I keep thinking people have died.

people have died, people die every second of every day but no seriously i do see your point.

[Xabi_14_Alonso]

This may seem trivial but i think he should change his shirt number. It would represent a fresh start (of sorts). Having played for my university i found that small things (like a number change) can make a difference in terms of form and confidence, especially considering he has talent. Isn't 13 available?

[Fiasco]

This may seem trivial but i think he should change his shirt number. It would represent a fresh start (of sorts). Having played for my university i found that small things (like a number change) can make a difference in terms of form and confidence, especially considering he has talent. Isn't 13 available?

Yeah, I mean traditionally it's not like there is any mystique surrounding number 13.

[Xabi_14_Alonso]

18 and 19 also available

[1892tillforever]

The Welsh Xavi. Or is it Iniesta.

Xavi is the Spanish Allen 

[didi shamone]

Joe Allen Fact No.1

Both his parents are Vets.

It's a good thing for Andy Carroll that his aren't.

[Sudden Death Draft Loser]

It's a good thing for Andy Carroll that his aren't.

 

[sparrowred]

This may seem trivial but i think he should change his shirt number. It would represent a fresh start (of sorts). Having played for my university i found that small things (like a number change) can make a difference in terms of form and confidence, especially considering he has talent. Isn't 13 available?

69 is available.

[Anywhichwayicant]

Looks like Diame will be having a late breakfast.

[Keith Lard]

This may seem trivial but i think he should change his shirt number. It would represent a fresh start (of sorts). Having played for my university i found that small things (like a number change) can make a difference in terms of form and confidence, especially considering he has talent. Isn't 13 available?

I think he should also dye his hair blonde too and get a nose ring ... It could represent a rebirth for him.

[SlowRap]

Ran that first half