Author Topic: Stoke City vs. Liverpool - Saturday January 10th, 5:30pm - Pre-Match Thread (Read 20128 times)

Fordy · « **Reply #160 on:** January 7, 2009, 01:58:55 PM »

Stoke hope to add Marlon Harewood and Joe Ledley to the capture of Matthew Etherington ahead of this weekend's game against Liverpool.

Tom_B · « **Reply #161 on:** January 7, 2009, 01:59:20 PM »

I don't think this is the game for Fab to make his first starts back from injury, it will be very physical. As such I would rather see Dossena play because he is a bit stronger, and their right side isn't exactly that much of a threat.

Pepe
Carra Sami Agger Dossena
Lucas Masch
Dirk Stevie Albert
Keane

hesbighesred · « **Reply #162 on:** January 7, 2009, 02:04:19 PM »

Quote from: Fordy on January 7, 2009, 01:58:55 PM

Stoke hope to add Marlon Harewood and Joe Ledley to the capture of Matthew Etherington ahead of this weekend's game against Liverpool.

Etherington? Good signing, as would the other two be IMO.

I'd be a lot more worried about them with those three than without...though it could also open them up a bit.

Hank Scorpio · « **Reply #163 on:** January 7, 2009, 02:09:02 PM »

Why do people mention when a substitution should take place in a match as in 'around 60 minutes take Keane off for..'?

How can you plan something like that? That would surely depend upon how the match is going at the time.

Hank Scorpio · « **Reply #164 on:** January 7, 2009, 02:12:14 PM »

Does anybody know if this game has a chance of being called off due to the harsh weather we have been having recently?

GonzalezIsARed · « **Reply #165 on:** January 7, 2009, 02:18:15 PM »

Reina

Carra Agger Sami Dossena

Masch

Kuyt Riera

Gerrard

Torres Keane

That is what I'd like to see, but I'll guess Torres will be on the bench seeing as he probably won't be 100% so Lucas to pair up with Masch in midfield, although I feel we do not need 2 holding midfielders against Stoke, Masch is more than capable I feel. Important game though especially because of the Mancs and Chelsea playing each other but this is NOT an easy game, plus it would be great to see Nando and Robbie out there together - seems a long time now

It will be great to see Skrtel get on - this is his kind of game

1-0 us with Stevie getting the goal.

Kerant · « **Reply #166 on:** January 7, 2009, 02:18:57 PM »

Quote from: Hank Scorpio on January 7, 2009, 02:12:14 PM

Does anybody know if this game has a chance of being called off due to the harsh weather we have been having recently?

Can't see any Premiership games being called off to be honest. The grounds are very well maintained.

Hank Scorpio · « **Reply #167 on:** January 7, 2009, 02:19:45 PM »

Quote from: Kerant on January 7, 2009, 02:18:57 PM

Can't see any Premier League games being called off to be honest. The grounds are very well maintained.

That's what I was thinking but then remembered Stoke have only just got into the league.

fernando torres · « **Reply #168 on:** January 7, 2009, 02:23:03 PM »

Quote from: Hank Scorpio on January 7, 2009, 02:19:45 PM

That's what I was thinking but then remembered Stoke have only just got into the league.

Been to Britannia stadium before, the ground is in tip top condition. Reminds me of Pride Park/Riverside or one of those other bowl designs. I just remember one side being totally open thoug and freezing me tits off

macca888 · « **Reply #169 on:** January 7, 2009, 02:27:19 PM »

Fuck it! Go on the attack and tear these motherfuckers apart for parking the bus at Anfield! Their captain is a shitbag who cried when he got bitch slapped so we should do a directory enquiries on them and play 1 - 1 - 8 Torres hat trick, Keane double, one each for Gerrard, Kuyt and Albert. Early dart, and then stop off at Alton Towers for a few goes on Nautilus and the Corkscrew and a bag of candy floss and a sugar dummy for the coach home. Happy Days!!

GonzalezIsARed · « **Reply #170 on:** January 7, 2009, 02:28:36 PM »

Quote from: macca888 on January 7, 2009, 02:27:19 PM

Fuck it! Go on the attack and tear these motherfuckers apart for parking the bus at Anfield! Their captain is a shitbag who cried when he got bitch slapped so we should do a directory enquiries on them and play 1 - 1 - 8 Torres hat trick, Keane double, one each for Gerrard, Kuyt and Albert. Early dart, and then stop off at Alton Towers for a few goes on Nautilus and the Corkscrew and a bag of candy floss and a sugar dummy for the coach home. Happy Days!!

I'm with you mate. Don't forget 'Air'

JamieB · « **Reply #171 on:** January 7, 2009, 02:37:05 PM »

The away stand at the Britannia is more open to the wind. Froze my arse off there. Stoke have long been linked with Ledley. Ledley hasn't rejected a contract extension from Cardiff (i think he has been offered one) so i would be very surprised if he signed for Stoke in time. He doesn't want to leave nor do Cardiff want to let him but stories from his agent about running out his contract is the only reason Cardiff will sell. So obviously if he refuses to sign the extension they will sell him.

kopforever · « **Reply #172 on:** January 7, 2009, 02:55:18 PM »

Quote from: Hank Scorpio on January 7, 2009, 02:12:14 PM

Does anybody know if this game has a chance of being called off due to the harsh weather we have been having recently?

They've got undersoil heating so should be alright.

joe fitz red · « **Reply #173 on:** January 7, 2009, 03:20:40 PM »

Quote from: Hank Scorpio on January 7, 2009, 02:12:14 PM

Does anybody know if this game has a chance of being called off due to the harsh weather we have been having recently?

it wont be called off mate. theyve got under pitch heating at the brit. i live in stoke

thredworm · « **Reply #174 on:** January 7, 2009, 04:18:57 PM »

Have a very bad feeling about this game. Just so important that we come away with 3 points and have a nice cushion before the mancs play chelsea, but I just have this horrible vision right now....of a bus, well and trully parked.

kopside · « **Reply #175 on:** January 7, 2009, 04:21:31 PM »

Quote from: thredworm on January 7, 2009, 04:18:57 PM

Have a very bad feeling about this game. Just so important that we come away with 3 points and have a nice cushion before the mancs play chelsea, but I just have this horrible vision right now....of a bus, well and trully parked.

They wont park a bus at home.. if i remember correctly.. they went at the scum a bit more.

rocco · « **Reply #176 on:** January 7, 2009, 04:22:01 PM »

Quote from: thredworm on January 7, 2009, 04:18:57 PM

Have a very bad feeling about this game. Just so important that we come away with 3 points and have a nice cushion before the mancs play chelsea, but I just have this horrible vision right now....of a bus, well and trully parked.

Benayoun ?

kopside · « **Reply #177 on:** January 7, 2009, 04:33:59 PM »

Quote from: rocco on January 7, 2009, 04:22:01 PM

Benayoun ?

Id put money on seeing Benayoun and El Zhar during the game.

..Bruiser.. · « **Reply #178 on:** January 7, 2009, 05:21:14 PM »

Quote from: Tom_B on January 7, 2009, 01:59:20 PM

I don't think this is the game for Fab to make his first starts back from injury, it will be very physical. As such I would rather see Dossena play because he is a bit stronger, and their right side isn't exactly that much of a threat.

Pepe
Carra Sami Agger Dossena
Lucas Masch
Dirk Stevie Albert
Keane

Good shout, strong in the air that defence, need to be aware of the one-trick ponies with the long throws.

matchoftheday · « **Reply #179 on:** January 7, 2009, 05:31:50 PM »

Is Masch definitely fit for Sat?

SMICER · « **Reply #180 on:** January 7, 2009, 06:29:01 PM »

Quote from: matchoftheday on January 7, 2009, 05:31:50 PM

Is Masch definitely fit for Sat?

Didnt hear otherwise, xabi will have a late fitness test just before the game.

Arbeloa still out as well aint he.

millsymate · « **Reply #181 on:** January 7, 2009, 06:34:32 PM »

Yeah reckon carra right back maybe,
get hyppia and agger in the middle.
so weve got 3 powerful defenders who can handle balls in the box etc.

Harewood would be a good signing for them like,

slickman · « **Reply #182 on:** January 7, 2009, 06:37:16 PM »

Masch will be fine, but alonso will face a late fitness test dont think rafa will start him though even if he is passed fit, probaly be on the bench if we need him to come on.

StokieJim · « **Reply #183 on:** January 7, 2009, 06:37:25 PM »

Quote from: Hank Scorpio on January 7, 2009, 02:12:14 PM

Does anybody know if this game has a chance of being called off due to the harsh weather we have been having recently?

Very little chance. We have excellent undersoil heating, can't remember the last home game that was threatened with postponement due to frost...

StokieJim · « **Reply #184 on:** January 7, 2009, 06:42:32 PM »

Quote from: JamieBadham on January 7, 2009, 02:37:05 PM

The away stand at the Britannia is more open to the wind. Froze my arse off there. Stoke have long been linked with Ledley. Ledley hasn't rejected a contract extension from Cardiff (i think he has been offered one) so i would be very surprised if he signed for Stoke in time. He doesn't want to leave nor do Cardiff want to let him but stories from his agent about running out his contract is the only reason Cardiff will sell. So obviously if he refuses to sign the extension they will sell him.

The Brit has 3 open corners - The south stand is situated between 2 of them (although one has slightly been filled in by a wind-breaker and new big screen)

On the summer deadline day, we pretty much had Ledley signed, sealed and delivered however Cardiff stalled at the last minute which meant we had to get Tom Soares and Michael Tonge instead although neither has held onto a regular first team spot. The current prices being quoted for Joe Ledley are arounf the £7million mark which is way too much considering our position...

lfcbabe1984 · « **Reply #185 on:** January 7, 2009, 06:47:36 PM »

Not 100% confident about this one, but maybe the lads will prove me wrong!

STORMTROOPER · « **Reply #186 on:** January 7, 2009, 07:05:45 PM »

i fancy us to do the job, 2-0 or 2-1

JamieB · « **Reply #187 on:** January 7, 2009, 07:25:28 PM »

A title warning to the likes of Utd and Chelsea. Three nil Liverpool. Lets smash em'!

LFCLife4Life · « **Reply #188 on:** January 7, 2009, 08:54:23 PM »

Be nice to bang a few in then put some real pressure on the scum and chelsea. 3-0 win and a 0-0 draw between the other 2 would be nice....

Liverbird 2010 · « **Reply #189 on:** January 7, 2009, 09:19:39 PM »

Quote from: Hank Scorpio on January 7, 2009, 02:09:02 PM

Why do people mention when a substitution should take place in a match as in 'around 60 minutes take Keane off for..'?

How can you plan something like that?

The internet is to blame, cant believe someone posted in another topic that they will be watchin the FA Cup game on a stream its only the 7th of January.

fowlermagic · « **Reply #190 on:** January 7, 2009, 09:23:47 PM »

Win it and watch Rafa come out and say he will enjoy watching the Utd Chelsea game as he is curious which side will come 2nd this season. The losers of that game can forget about the title ;P

gazzathered · « **Reply #191 on:** January 7, 2009, 10:13:00 PM »

Quote from: fowlermagic on January 7, 2009, 09:23:47 PM

Win it and watch Rafa come out and say he will enjoy watching the Utd Chelsea game as he is curious which side will come 2nd this season. The losers of that game can forget about the title ;P

Dont think your right saying losers should forget about title, long way to go!

-Daws- · « **Reply #192 on:** January 7, 2009, 11:05:32 PM »

Quote from: fowlermagic on January 7, 2009, 09:23:47 PM

Win it and watch Rafa come out and say he will enjoy watching the Utd Chelsea game as he is curious which side will come 2nd this season. The losers of that game can forget about the title ;P

You're a brave man for saying that!

daviocoop · « **Reply #193 on:** January 7, 2009, 11:09:41 PM »

Quote from: LFCLife4Life on January 7, 2009, 08:54:23 PM

Be nice to bang a few in then put some real pressure on the scum and chelsea. 3-0 win and a 0-0 draw between the other 2 would be nice....

Yeah, ideally we all want to have out feet up for the Manc v Chelsea game on Sunday having won comfortably the day before, really put a bit of pressure on them both so it turns into a nasty game..few injuries would be nice too.

muffins · « **Reply #194 on:** January 7, 2009, 11:17:07 PM »

Reina

Carragher
Agger
Hyypia
Dossena

Kuyt
Gerrard
Lucas
Riera

Keane
Torres

0-3 Reds

kavah · « **Reply #195 on:** January 7, 2009, 11:20:13 PM »

1-1, 0-0 or 0-1.

desikasanova · « **Reply #196 on:** January 7, 2009, 11:22:55 PM »

Quote from: stevie h g on January 7, 2009, 09:57:32 AM

Sami should play - he's our best against the pub teams.

bigbear · « **Reply #197 on:** January 7, 2009, 11:38:01 PM »

Fancy us for a comfortable win if we keep them quiet for 20 mins. We are playing well and the midfield 3 of Gerrard plus 2 are giving us control.

Hopefully, Nando is back for an hour with Riera and Kuyt wide.

Sami a must. If Skrtel is fit there is a decent argument for going in with all 4 centre backs against these.

Assuming Xabi not quite right I'd go

Pepe
Carra, Skrtel, Sami, Danny
Masch, Lucas
Kuyt, Stevie, Bertie
Nando

That is a strong side with the best aerial strength we have. I think he'll try to not use Alonso if he can get away with it if his foot is still sore. If he's fit, he's in for Lucas probably.

The front 4 will pick them off.

robbie96 · « **Reply #198 on:** January 8, 2009, 12:49:22 AM »

^^Who's Bertie?

I don't understand why everybody is putting Keane on the bench he'll start up front with Nando or on his own ....guaranteed

kopside · « **Reply #199 on:** January 8, 2009, 12:49:27 AM »

Same Game plan as Bolton at home, any one agree? They parked the bus and we broke them down THREE times.