Topic: Benfica v Liverpool 1 Apr 20:05, Pre-Match and Half-Time Thread

[thegoodfella]

Jesus christ, I didn't even realise Plessis was on the bench.  God help us if Lucas or Masch get injured.

He is just there because of the home grown quota me thinks, would be the last one to get on the pitch

[Niru Red4ever]

I'm not convinced. I think she would be a definite yes if she got her teeth sorted out.

Right. First time I saw her was a Gerrard interview.   And the first thing I noted was the vampiric teeth

[cos_my_mother's a_scouser]

They play in different positions, so not much point comparing them. El zhar is a winger, pacheco is a second striker/attacking midfielder.

Against Debrechan (sp?), didn't Rafa bring on Pacheco on the right wing? That's El zhar position, so if he did the same tonight if would suggest he has more faith in Pacheco to dig him out a result.

[Carra-ton]

I think we will be aggressive today, and in the form Torres is in, I think we can win this tie tonight.

[Cruiser]

Strong line up, as needed for a tough game as this.

We need to get an away goal, thats the key.

[WhoseLeftFoot?]

Hoping to see Pacheco off the bench at some point tonight, hopefully behind Torres with Gerrard going out right after Dirk runs himself into the ground.

[Niru Red4ever]

Why is Yossi still not starting?
Happy with the team, though the options on the bench seem to be thin.

[Met]

If Hell exists, the majority of the british journalists are going there.

That's my comfort whenever I get annoyed at something those cocks write.

[DannyLFCYNWA]

I'm not convinced. I think she would be a definite yes if she got her teeth sorted out.

i am

[thegoodfella]

If Hell exists, the majority of the british journalists are going there.

That's my comfort whenever I get annoyed at something those cocks write.

What annoyed you this time?

[Met]

What annoyed you this time?

Nothing right now, I just read 'journo' somewhere and started thinking. Had to get it out.

[Joe Rogans Chin]

Bench is very weak, hopefully Rafa will extend an olive branch to Riera till the end of the season, for the good of the squad and then get rid.

[El Rey, por favor]

Bench is very weak, hopefully Rafa will extend an olive branch to Riera till the end of the season, for the good of the squad and then get rid.

Hopefully the ungrateful c*nt doesn't get anywhere near the teamsheet again.

[jambutty]

Any decent streams yet for non-UK platforms?

[RdJRed]

Tough game this.  Come on Redmen - let's once again show the pedigree in Europe.  Nando brace 1-2.

[robbie96]

Good luck to the in-game commentary crew

Come on Redmen - I still believe!

[Chakan]

Come on ya redmen!!

3-0 win please!!! or just a 1-0 either way

[Finn Solomon]

Told ya!

Great attacking line up.

Let's have these horrible Portuguese twats!

[El Rey, por favor]

Great attacking line up.

Let's have these horrible Portuguese twats!

I like the Benficans

[robbie96]

Any decent streams yet for non-UK platforms?

Can't guarantee anything but, this site always works for me !

http://atdhe.net/

[Finn Solomon]

I like the Benficans

Actually I do too, but they stand between us and a trip to Hamburg, home of the beloved hamburger.

[kingluisgarcia]

Oh fuck off Collymore

[El Rey, por favor]

Actually I do too, but they stand between us and a trip to Hamburg, home of the beloved hamburger.

True, I think we'll do em.

[Joe Rogans Chin]

Oh fuck off Collymore

Just watch lfctv till KO.

[Seebab]

Good thing about our weak bench is that we're likely to see Yossi and Pacheco come on- hopefully we won't need them, but it'll be nice if they play. Same for Ngog as well. He's due a goal.

I predict 0-0 or 1-0 to Benfica since it's an away game. Similar performance to the away game at Lille. I'm a pessimist though.

[El Rey, por favor]

The pitch is fucking beautiful

[Seebab]

Any Veetle links for channel five?

[Niru Red4ever]

Hope we get some tidy away goals. Torres will score one (of course); lets have some more.

Benfica is a bit overconfident; that will help us.

[Joe Rogans Chin]

I have a feeling in me bones we will score early, they will have someone sent off and we will win 3 nil.

[Chakan]

Oh fuck off Collymore

what he say? Still going on about maureen?

[El Rey, por favor]

[cos_my_mother's a_scouser]

what he say? Still going on about maureen?

He said us and benfica are the best two teams left in the competition. 

No me neither.

[fowlermagic]

Hope I get a decent link to watch the game as lately they have been shyte.

[Joe Rogans Chin]

Lucas needs a haircut.

[Hoofmaster_JAY]

What a shower of twats these guys are on 5

[RyanBabel19]

Dont think the bench is that bad.

Pacheco, El Zhar and Yossi can all come on and cause panic in the opposition defence with their trickery, unpredictable play and pace (mainly meaning El Zhar with the pace thing obviously). Not to mention N'Gogs ability to hold up the ball and link up with other players.

The bench could definately look stronger with the obvious names included but i dont think its too bad.

[Joe Rogans Chin]

Hope I get a decent link to watch the game as lately they have been shyte.

Whats wrong with channel 5?

[cos_my_mother's a_scouser]

di maria - apparently the worst diver ever according to Pat Nevin.  Will have to look out for that. 

I can remember Quaresma doing my head in a few years ago in the CL for his diving - lets see if he's worse than him.

[RyanBabel19]

Suprised to hear Di Marias a diver, didnt think he was the type.

[Finn Solomon]

Right. First time I saw her was a Gerrard interview.   And the first thing I noted was the vampiric teeth

I find it a major turn-on.