Author Topic: Blackburn Rovers v Liverpool, Prematch thread. (Read 44028 times)

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #240 on:** January 4, 2011, 04:43:54 PM »

I fully expect Konch back for this one. If that's down to Aurelio being managed on the fitness front then I could handle that. Really don't know about this one. On paper they are there for the taking but we all know what the average Liverpool away performance involves this season.

Come on Redmen, give us a new year boost and some much needed optimism before the Cup game.

Licky · « **Reply #241 on:** January 4, 2011, 04:50:39 PM »

could be an exciting one this, return of their prodigal legend manager.......no wait.

although they have been taken over by an 'Egg Magnet' (do they sell them in Habitat), and their linked with Ronaldinho, although cant see them shelling out for him.

sattapaal · « **Reply #242 on:** January 4, 2011, 04:54:30 PM »

how is meireles?

fully expect a totally strong side, with kuyt included.

AnnieRoad(Un)Faithful · « **Reply #243 on:** January 4, 2011, 04:56:07 PM »

My team would be:

_______________Reina_______________

Johnson___Skrtel_____Agger______Aurelio

__________Lucas____Meireles__________

Kuyt__________Gerrard____________Maxi

______________Torres_________________

But that certainly won't be Hodgson's side.

Andy @ Allerton · « **Reply #244 on:** January 4, 2011, 04:56:38 PM »

I have now changed my mind. They will win 2-0.

Dodgy penno and then a late goal.

We'll have someone good sent off.

bigbear · « **Reply #245 on:** January 4, 2011, 04:57:34 PM »

I think the Hodge will foolishly target the United game at the expense of Blackburn and maybe Blackpool when he could do more good winning the next game, building confidence and seeing what we've got fit for Sunday. A win tomorrow and a draw Sunday may well keep him afloat.

1021 · « **Reply #246 on:** January 4, 2011, 04:58:55 PM »

Quote from: Andy @ Allerton on January 4, 2011, 04:56:38 PM

I have now changed my mind. They will win 2-0.

Dodgy penno and then a late goal.

We'll have someone good sent off.

Then will they miss the United game?

Andy @ Allerton · « **Reply #247 on:** January 4, 2011, 04:59:13 PM »

Since we're doing Teams:

---------- Reina

Johnson Skyrtel Agger Aurelio

--------Lucas Meireles

Kuyt ------------------- Maxi

-------------- Gerrard

--------- Torres

Subs: AN Keeper, Ngog, Babel, Shelvey, Kelly, Kygraiakos, Spearing

Adeemo · « **Reply #248 on:** January 4, 2011, 05:07:31 PM »

If Roy does indeed make changes and rests the likes of Gerrard and Torres and we get beat, you just know the media won't blame Roy, it'll be the shit squad Rafa left him.

Andy @ Allerton · « **Reply #249 on:** January 4, 2011, 05:09:11 PM »

Quote from: 1021 on January 4, 2011, 04:58:55 PM

Then will they miss the United game?

I think it misses a game, then comes into effect?

The Jackal · « **Reply #250 on:** January 4, 2011, 05:09:28 PM »

Quote from: Andy @ Allerton on January 4, 2011, 04:56:38 PM

I have now changed my mind. They will win 2-0.

Dodgy penno and then a late goal.

We'll have someone good sent off.

who's the ref?

The Jackal · « **Reply #251 on:** January 4, 2011, 05:11:08 PM »

Quote from: Andy @ Allerton on January 4, 2011, 05:09:11 PM

I think it misses a game, then comes into effect?

I think it depends on the sending off - 2 yellows comes into effect 7 days later, straight red immediately (or something like that..)

bigbear · « **Reply #252 on:** January 4, 2011, 05:12:30 PM »

Quote from: Adeemo on January 4, 2011, 05:07:31 PM

If Roy does indeed make changes and rests the likes of Gerrard and Torres and we get beat, you just know the media won't blame Roy, it'll be the shit squad Rafa left him.

What always surprises me is how much better every other side seems to come through 3 games in a week. Are our players less fit, more susceptible or do we just make excuses for the mentally weak. There was a time we'd just get the job done, out on our feet or not - too many excuses now.

Andy @ Allerton · « **Reply #253 on:** January 4, 2011, 05:15:59 PM »

Quote from: The Jackal on January 4, 2011, 05:09:28 PM

who's the ref?

Dunno

Andy @ Allerton · « **Reply #254 on:** January 4, 2011, 05:17:06 PM »

Quote from: bigbear on January 4, 2011, 05:12:30 PM

What always surprises me is how much better every other side seems to come through 3 games in a week. Are our players less fit, more susceptible or do we just make excuses for the mentally weak. There was a time we'd just get the job done, out on our feet or not - too many excuses now.

Agree with that. I think any future signings shouldn't be injury prone and they should show themselves to be physically and mentally strong.

Passmaster Molby · « **Reply #255 on:** January 4, 2011, 05:23:21 PM »

Tickets still available in the away end for this game and will be on general sale tomorrow night - when was the last time Liverpool failed to sell their away allocation against another North West club?

Must be the credit crunch, can't think what else would cause it?

Dr Manhattan · « **Reply #256 on:** January 4, 2011, 05:25:53 PM »

It's a lot of tickets aswell. I heard today that we'd sold under 3,000 so far.

Andy @ Allerton · « **Reply #257 on:** January 4, 2011, 05:26:55 PM »

Quote from: Dr Manhattan on January 4, 2011, 05:25:53 PM

It's a lot of tickets aswell. I heard today that we'd sold under 3,000 so far.

Die Hard away fans are as sick of Roy as we are. Any normal season, I'd have gone to this.

I think Blackburn away last season though was the worst game I've ever seen in my life. Big kick off with a load of knobheads behind me - they were having a go at Rafa.. And it pissed down, was cold and shite. I got lost walking back to the train station, missed a train, got stuck on a pissing down platform for 2 hours and took 4 1/2 hours to get home - pissed off, wet and miserable.

Liverbird 2010 · « **Reply #258 on:** January 4, 2011, 05:40:57 PM »

Quote from: Crosby Nick on January 4, 2011, 04:43:54 PM

I fully expect Konch back for this one.

You expect correct.

Reina

Johnson Greek Skrtel Conchesky

Cole Stevie Lucas Maxi

Ngog Torres

steveeastend · « **Reply #259 on:** January 4, 2011, 05:57:53 PM »

If he wants make use of the squad, which would make absolutely sense, I´d wish for..

Reina
Kelly Agger Skrtel Konchensky
Kuyt Lucas Poulsen Jovanovic
Pachecho
Babel

Theoldkopite · « **Reply #260 on:** January 4, 2011, 06:24:26 PM »

Quote from: Andy @ Allerton on January 4, 2011, 05:26:55 PM

Die Hard away fans are as sick of Roy as we are. Any normal season, I'd have gone to this.

I think Blackburn away last season though was the worst game I've ever seen in my life. Big kick off with a load of knobheads behind me - they were having a go at Rafa.. And it pissed down, was cold and shite. I got lost walking back to the train station, missed a train, got stuck on a pissing down platform for 2 hours and took 4 1/2 hours to get home - pissed off, wet and miserable.

But apart from that did you enjoy yourself?

Reeves · « **Reply #261 on:** January 4, 2011, 06:36:40 PM »

Does anyone know if Gerrard is likely to start?

thekitkatshuffler · « **Reply #262 on:** January 4, 2011, 06:49:51 PM »

Quote from: Liverbird 2010 on January 4, 2011, 05:40:57 PM

You expect correct.

Reina

Johnson Greek Skrtel Conchesky

Cole Stevie Lucas Maxi

Ngog Torres

Is this a guess or have you had this team confirmed?

Prest078 · « **Reply #263 on:** January 4, 2011, 07:05:50 PM »

Quote from: Andy @ Allerton on January 4, 2011, 05:26:55 PM

Die Hard away fans are as sick of Roy as we are. Any normal season, I'd have gone to this.

I think Blackburn away last season though was the worst game I've ever seen in my life. Big kick off with a load of knobheads behind me - they were having a go at Rafa.. And it pissed down, was cold and shite. I got lost walking back to the train station, missed a train, got stuck on a pissing down platform for 2 hours and took 4 1/2 hours to get home - pissed off, wet and miserable.
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Sounds similar to my day apart from the train, ended up kicking off with a few knobheads next to me from god knows where moaning constantly about Rafa and why Aquilani wasn't playing, hope they're fucking happy now the tw@'s.

jaffod · « **Reply #264 on:** January 4, 2011, 07:06:05 PM »

Quote from: steveeastend on January 4, 2011, 05:57:53 PM

If he wants make use of the squad, which would make absolutely sense, I´d wish for..

Reina
Kelly Agger Skrtel Konchensky
Kuyt Lucas Poulsen Jovanovic
Pachecho
Babel

I'd go along with that, but would probably play Johnson. And Aurelio. Oh...Gerrard and Maxi as well. Fuck...forgot Torres too..

Number 7 · « **Reply #265 on:** January 4, 2011, 07:10:08 PM »

Quote from: Reeves on January 4, 2011, 06:36:40 PM

Does anyone know if Gerrard is likely to start?

I would probably say no. United have an extra day to rest than us as they play today.

Adeemo · « **Reply #266 on:** January 4, 2011, 07:41:10 PM »

Quote from: Number 7 on January 4, 2011, 07:10:08 PM

I would probably say no. United have an extra day to rest than us as they play today.

I would play Gerrard and Torres for an hour and take them off no matter what's happening in the match, we should be positive and go for it from the 1st whistle.

Crouchy · « **Reply #267 on:** January 4, 2011, 07:47:59 PM »

Dont see Torre starting this one, if he does then it'll only be for around 70 minutes

JK-3 · « **Reply #268 on:** January 4, 2011, 08:08:42 PM »

Reina
Kelly Skrtel Agger Aurelio
Lucas
Maxi Gerrard Cole
Torres Babel

Would play this and bring off Gerrard and Torres for Poulsen and Ngog when we're winning

.

FernandoSusoLFC · « **Reply #269 on:** January 4, 2011, 08:36:07 PM »

Torres and Gerrard are being rested Hodge said in an article

FernandoSusoLFC · « **Reply #270 on:** January 4, 2011, 08:37:32 PM »

Rumoured #lfc line-up: Reina; Johnson, Greek, Skrtel, Konchesky; Maxi, Gerrard, Lucas, Cole; Torres, Ngog.

scouse29 · « **Reply #271 on:** January 4, 2011, 08:38:29 PM »

Quote from: Andy @ Allerton on January 4, 2011, 05:26:55 PM

Die Hard away fans are as sick of Roy as we are. Any normal season, I'd have gone to this.

Interesting to see if we sell our allocation?

Entertaing all done Andy?

bigbear · « **Reply #272 on:** January 4, 2011, 08:40:43 PM »

Quote from: RyanBabsLFC on January 4, 2011, 08:37:32 PM

Rumoured #lfc line-up: Reina; Johnson, Greek, Skrtel, Konchesky; Maxi, Gerrard, Lucas, Cole; Torres, Ngog.

I'd much prefer Kelly to be in there with Johnson at left back.

Adeemo · « **Reply #273 on:** January 4, 2011, 08:46:13 PM »

Quote from: bigbear on January 4, 2011, 08:40:43 PM

I'd much prefer Kelly to be in there with Johnson at left back.

I'd prefer Kelly at left back to Konchesky and keep Johnson on the right.

Visigoth33 · « **Reply #274 on:** January 4, 2011, 08:48:05 PM »

Quote from: Adeemo on January 4, 2011, 08:46:13 PM

I'd prefer Kelly at left back to Konchesky and keep Johnson on the right.

I agree.

FernandoSusoLFC · « **Reply #275 on:** January 4, 2011, 08:54:22 PM »

wouldn't want Skrtel in there either, can't do anything at the moment right.

AntonisCyprus · « **Reply #276 on:** January 4, 2011, 08:56:27 PM »

where is the pre-blackburn press conference?

steveeastend · « **Reply #277 on:** January 4, 2011, 09:02:23 PM »

Quote from: jaffod on January 4, 2011, 07:06:05 PM

I'd go along with that, but would probably play Johnson. And Aurelio. Oh...Gerrard and Maxi as well. Fuck...forgot Torres too..

Speaking of using the squad in order to give the likes of Gerrard etc. a rest for the Mancs game... in case Roy would consider that....... but nevermind.

Fordy · « **Reply #278 on:** January 4, 2011, 09:09:00 PM »

Quote from: RyanBabsLFC on January 4, 2011, 08:37:32 PM

Rumoured #lfc line-up: Reina; Johnson, Greek, Skrtel, Konchesky; Maxi, Gerrard, Lucas, Cole; Torres, Ngog.

Really hope thats not our back 4 tomorrow. Would rather Wilson or Kelly come in.

Roy when you going to give youth a chance.

redmonkey · « **Reply #279 on:** January 4, 2011, 09:20:04 PM »

Quote from: Jensen on January 4, 2011, 01:53:24 PM

'Hodgson later complained that his failure at Blackburn tarnished his reputation in England, whilst his record on the continent should have made him comparable to Mr. Ferguson: "Of course, my track record, if people bothered to study it, would put me in the same category as Mr. Ferguson enjoys today, but people don't talk about what I've done outside England."'

How ironic it would be if a bad result against a team he led to the bottom of the table costs him his job.

I expect the Blackburn fans are going to love seeing Roy return. No doubt his reception will be blamed on the Liverpool fans though.