Topic: PREVIEW: Fulham v Liverpool - Sunday 12 May - 15.00 k/o

[blert596]

That's really not unusual for us, seems like we always have the most shots on at goal in the league.

Unfortunately.

[Melbred]

After Rodgers' recent comments RE: Skrtel, there's no way he would have left Skrtel out.

Definitely believe he's ill. Unlucky for him.

[B0151?]

Maybe change of formation? If bigbear is right

Oh and PoP will be happy!

[B0151?]

It will be that.

 ‏@LFC 12m
We believe #LFC will line up with three centre-backs in Carragher, Wisdom and Coates - and Johnson and Downing operating as wing-backs

[N0rnIr0nRed]

The Reds team in full: Reina, Johnson, Downing, Wisdom, Coates, Carragher, Lucas, Henderson, Shelvey, Coutinho, Sturridge. Subs: B Jones, Enrique, Assaidi, Borini, Suso, Coady, L Jones.

Lloyd Jones? I know nothing about this kid.

Anyone enlighten me?

[Tom_B]

‏@LFC 12m
We believe #LFC will line up with three centre-backs in Carragher, Wisdom and Coates - and Johnson and Downing operating as wing-backs

Can't see it, but we'll find out in 45 minutes.

I guess we have nothing to lose, so maybe we will do that. We went to 5-3-2/3-5-2 against Everton in the last 20 minutes.

[Camarero25]

The Reds team in full: Reina, Johnson, Downing, Wisdom, Coates, Carragher, Lucas, Henderson, Shelvey, Coutinho, Sturridge. Subs: B Jones, Enrique, Assaidi, Borini, Suso, Coady, L Jones.

Lloyd Jones? I know nothing about this kid.

Anyone enlighten me?

He's tall.

[Adeemo]

The fact that injuries/illness to 2 of our centre halves and a possible injury to Enrique, means that we find Lloyd Jones on the bench, is quite worrying. We definitely need to sign 2 centre halves during the summer, even if Skrtel stays, as Wisdom should be looking at a season of Championship football imo.

[rafathegaffa83]

Glad we are playing a more experimental line-up. We can't really go any higher up or down, so we need to use these next two games, regardless of the result to give some players an opportunity. Shame about Skrtel being ill.

Lloyd Jones? I know nothing about this kid.

Anyone enlighten me?

17 year old centre-back.

[The Infamous_LFC]

The Reds team in full: Reina, Johnson, Downing, Wisdom, Coates, Carragher, Lucas, Henderson, Shelvey, Coutinho, Sturridge. Subs: B Jones, Enrique, Assaidi, Borini, Suso, Coady, L Jones.

Lloyd Jones? I know nothing about this kid.

Anyone enlighten me?

Young centre back. Wales youth international. Much promise

[greeny01]

I'm fine with Jones on the bench and getting a taster of what the first team is about, not expecting him to get barring injuries but if it gives him a massive lift and realisation that he needs to be working on his game and buckling down even more then I'm all for it. With nothing seemingly to play for Rodgers is damned if he does and damned if he doesn't when it comes to giving people a chance...Lets get behind them Ynwa

[Fromola]

Coates hasn't played a minute in the league all year and now has to step in today. That's the problem with not keeping players involved. A bit similar with Shelvey as him or Henderson haven't had a chance in the deeper role since the early weeks of the season.

[B0151?]

Can't see it, but we'll find out in 45 minutes.

I guess we have nothing to lose, so maybe we will do that. We went to 5-3-2/3-5-2 against Everton in the last 20 minutes.

Away game vs Chelsea we had 3 at the back too, and vs Anzhi away iirc

[SlowRap]

Here's the plan B everyone! And not a ponytail in sight!

[B0151?]

So will he go for Hendo/Shelvey/Lucas in the middle or one of the two supporting Sturridge with Coutinho?

Hope he goes for 3 in the middle

[jaffod]

Would have liked to see Coady in there some how but thats a good line up. Lets do it for Carragher

Really? I'm struggling to remember a poorer one, even in the domestic cups.

[The Gigi]

Coates hasn't played a minute in the league all year and now has to step in today. That's the problem with not keeping players involved. A bit similar with Shelvey as him or Henderson haven't had a chance in the deeper role since the early weeks of the season.

As soon as our Europa League and Cups journey ended, it was the end of opportunities for fringe players unfortunately. You can't really blame Rodgers for that.

[tommy LFC]

Here's the plan B everyone! And not a ponytail in sight!

Wouldn't be surprised if Enrique turned up with one!!

[Right Said Red]

I like the team selection.

We have little to play for, have a few injuries, so let's experiment and give some youth a chance.  Players who deserve another chance in Shelvey, Wisdom and Coates.

3-5-2 should hopefully give Coutinho a free role behind Sturridge, which is exciting after seeing it at Newcastle away. 

It also allows Shelvey and Henderson to play central, as both deserve that chance.

I think we're going to have a good performance and win.

[Guz-kop]

The Reds team in full: Reina, Johnson, Downing, Wisdom, Coates, Carragher, Lucas, Henderson, Shelvey, Coutinho, Sturridge. Subs: B Jones, Enrique, Assaidi, Borini, Suso, Coady, L Jones.

Lloyd Jones? I know nothing about this kid.

Anyone enlighten me?

He's shit, error prone, too short, slow, turns slower than my nan, can't head, poor positional sense, get rid

or

He's boss him, never misses a header, big, tall lad, superb on the ball, needs to start most games

[B0151?]

Really? I'm struggling to remember a poorer one, even in the domestic cups.

It's an interesting one. It should make the best use of Coutinho and Sturridge.

The closer Coutinho is to goal the better if you ask me. Straight behind Sturridge, even better!

[The Infamous_LFC]

Really? I'm struggling to remember a poorer one, even in the domestic cups.

Considering Sterling,Agger,Suarez,Skrtel,Gerrard are missing its a pretty alright line up. Expected to see Wisdom or Coates for Agger/Skrtel and Shelvey for Gerrard. If Enrique played it would be a bit stronger but can't complain about that set up.

[Fromola]

As soon as our Europa League and Cups journey ended, it was the end of opportunities for fringe players unfortunately. You can't really blame Rodgers for that.

Not like we've been playing for much in the league. We could have looked more towards the future.

[tommy LFC]

It's an interesting one. It should make the best use of Coutinho and Sturridge.

The closer Coutinho is to goal the better if you ask me. Straight behind Sturridge, even better!

There'll be a lot of space for Coutinho toady, he'll kill them on the counter attack.

[benn25]

Very weak side that. Be nice for a win but I think Fulham may have this one.

[The Infamous_LFC]

Not like we've been playing for much in the league. We could have looked more towards the future.

Yeah but you know before the Everton game had he just said fuck it I will play some kids and out of favour players like he did in Europa everyone would be at his neck. Brendan always said he wanted to finish as high as possible. So that means playing your first team players.

[Melbred]

Coates hasn't played a minute in the league all year and now has to step in today. That's the problem with not keeping players involved. A bit similar with Shelvey as him or Henderson haven't had a chance in the deeper role since the early weeks of the season.

You haven't even seen how they've played yet, and you're talking as though they'll do shite.

[tommy LFC]

Not like we've been playing for much in the league. We could have looked more towards the future.

I really don't think Rodgers can win sometimes.

Up until recently we've had realistic aspirations of getting a Europa League spot and Rodgers was right to use the players he did.

[Camarero25]

Not like we've been playing for much in the league. We could have looked more towards the future.

And then you'd have moaned if we'd done crap.

[Djimi Smicer34]

I really don't think Rodgers can win sometimes.

He really can't and never will with some people.

[JackWard33]

A stark reminder of how thin our squad is when you take out just a couple of players

[Mighty_Red]

Shame for skrtel hope he'll be fit for the final game. Hope shelvey has a good game, he shouldn't try to make an instant impact its all about playing a natural game

COMON U REDMEN!!!

[kj999]

I really pity some of you fuckers, I really do.

With nothing to play for and nothing on this game, Ive just got a few beers in, looking forward to watching us with the pressure off, just enjoying football for what it is.

But no.

Some of you are pissing your knickers, furrowed brows and hangmans nooses at the ready, analysing every little "but what if..." "why is he doing this..." "wouldnt it be better if...."

FUCK OFF!!

I am glad for you that your lives are so devoid of worries that you have to invent some so you can throw your little fucking tantrums. Mean while, before the stresses of the working week start again, I'm going to enjoy this for what it is. A game of football involving my favourite team.

[Scouserpool]

He's got decent potential, he's a tall lad so hopefully he'll develop aerially and will also need to improve his distribution. He's very young and very raw, he's certainly nowhere near ready making his debut.

Cheers for that, mate

[Guz-kop]

A stark reminder of how thin our squad is when you take out just a couple of players

Agger, Suarez, Gerrard, Borini, Allen, Enrique, sterling, skrtel

We're not far from a whole 11 and close to the core of our side pre Christmas with some of the players out injured or on the bench today. Not really just one or two

[Harinder]

Stewards here are bastards. Not letting any banners through 

[Crimson_Tank]

Had a dream last night tht we were going three at the back and that we won 4-2. Make it a reality lads.

[G1-tiga]

Bit experimental but still confident, COME ON YOU REDMEN!

[Mashy-rawr!nooo]

 

Stewards here are bastards. Not letting any banners through 

Hide under your beard or did they search that and all? 

[Crimson_Tank]

Stewards here are bastards. Not letting any banners through 

That is crap, make sure to give Fulham fans a good showing of the traveling Kop's voice!