Author Topic: Liverpool 0-0 Spurs: Half time..... (Read 95366 times)

-HH- · « **Reply #80 on:** February 1, 2012, 09:14:39 AM »

Quote from: eirwen on February 1, 2012, 08:30:23 AM

What's this about Bellamy? Don't you need 10 yellow cards to be suspended after new year?

Or is it five? Or seven?

If only they'd be clear because ten is just a figure of speech.

gb096 · « **Reply #81 on:** February 1, 2012, 09:24:37 AM »

Tough game, as is the next couple, need to keep winning to have any hope of fourth, confidence should be high should be a great game!!! We will shade it 2-1...

Roy of the rovers · « **Reply #82 on:** February 1, 2012, 09:26:54 AM »

Given Bale, we need Kuyt +1 on the right, probably Kelly, although Kuyt plus Johnson is a good partnership

We also need to press in the middle, to keep Modric from having time. So I'm not looking at Adam

We have enough rest time before and after this game to assume all are fit

Front 3 is then the challenge. If Kuyt is one, then it's perm 2 from: Carroll, Suarez, Bellamy, Downing. Spurs aren't great down the flanks, so Downing isn't a bad shout, with Carroll in the middle. But no Suarez? No Bellamy? Hard to call, but here goes

Reina
Johnson/Kelly Skirts Agger Enrique
Spearing
Gerrard
Hendo

Kuyt Suarez
Carroll

stardorman · « **Reply #83 on:** February 1, 2012, 09:28:20 AM »

Over for this one and cant wait.. really had feeling we would drop points last nite.
A win here would set us up lovely for Old Trafford..

Apparently Walker & VDV are injured.. good news if true.

OrangeMochaFraps · « **Reply #84 on:** February 1, 2012, 09:33:29 AM »

Tough test. Spurs have been a bit of a thorn in our side. Hope Suarez starts - he's not been injured and has been training with the team, so no need to take it slow.

Also, I really like Kelly, but think Johnson is more suited to this.

proudred · « **Reply #85 on:** February 1, 2012, 09:34:55 AM »

Quote from: Roy of the rovers on February 1, 2012, 09:26:54 AM

Given Bale, we need Kuyt +1 on the right, probably Kelly, although Kuyt plus Johnson is a good partnership

We also need to press in the middle, to keep Modric from having time. So I'm not looking at Adam

We have enough rest time before and after this game to assume all are fit

Front 3 is then the challenge. If Kuyt is one, then it's perm 2 from: Carroll, Suarez, Bellamy, Downing. Spurs aren't great down the flanks, so Downing isn't a bad shout, with Carroll in the middle. But no Suarez? No Bellamy? Hard to call, but here goes

Reina
Johnson/Kelly Skirts Agger Enrique
Spearing
Gerrard
Hendo

Kuyt Suarez
Carroll

Agree with eventhough last year we had Spearo & Lucas in the midfield.Modric & Co.totally controlled it.So kk must have some thinking to do.

RedFromNZ · « **Reply #86 on:** February 1, 2012, 09:35:19 AM »

Quote from: victorcwh on February 1, 2012, 03:43:56 AM

Reina
Kelly Skrtel Agger Enrique
Spearing
Gerrard Henderson
Bellamy Carroll Suarez

Totally agree with this. Let's get at them.

Suarez (2) and Bellamy to score. We win 3-2 in a cracker.

Suarez has to start. He's the best player in the league.

Gerrvindh · « **Reply #87 on:** February 1, 2012, 09:35:32 AM »

King still fit for this to play his bi-annual blinder against us? Or any knocks, injuries from the Wigan game?

JJ Red · « **Reply #88 on:** February 1, 2012, 09:37:07 AM »

I would just like to make a quick point. All of the formations that people are putting up all seem to have Carroll at the head of either a three pronged attack or the main striker with 3 behind him. If, as suggested, bellamy and suarez are in this team surely are we not just falling into old routines with Carroll and not actually playing to his strengths.

In those systems we will have very little natural width given that Johnson and Enrique are going to have their hands full with Bale and Lennon/Van der Vaart. It just seems that once again we will be expecting Carroll to do a job that he is not really suited for and not getting the ball into the box that he requires and should get.

Gerrvindh · « **Reply #89 on:** February 1, 2012, 09:40:08 AM »

Reina
Johnson Skrtel Agger Enrique
Henderson Spearing Gerrard
Kuyt Suarez Bellamy

Very harsh on Andy but we need to take Spurs on their game.

stardorman · « **Reply #90 on:** February 1, 2012, 09:42:39 AM »

VDV & Walker both went off injured last nite...

adam18 · « **Reply #91 on:** February 1, 2012, 09:44:17 AM »

Reina
Johnson Skrtel Agger Enrique
Spearing
Henderson Gerrard
Bellamy Suarez
Carroll

This is a top 4 team. Lucas in for spearing and i would feel bad for 'Arry.

Chivasino · « **Reply #92 on:** February 1, 2012, 09:46:26 AM »

Will 'Arry still be in the dock?

No666 · « **Reply #93 on:** February 1, 2012, 09:51:56 AM »

Does Suarez have a 9th game to sit out because of the ban imposed for the Fulham game?

the_doktor · « **Reply #94 on:** February 1, 2012, 09:52:23 AM »

It's not inconceivable that we'll go 3 at the back, as we did against Chelsea when Torres played the lone striker. Adebayor plays a similar kind of role, and Bale is much more effective cutting in from the left. Plus we'll need a compact central midfield to combat Modric, who has run the show in our last two meetings at least. I wouldn't be surprised if we went 3-5-2 or 3-5-1-1 with wing-backs. Alternatively it might be 4-5-1 with Dirk on the right to pin Bale back. If they lose Assou-Ekotto (who is often average, but always seems to play well against us), that may imply more defensive responsibility for Bale - and it may mean switching Kaboul to LB which might expose their CBs where they have, or appear to have, injury problems. That's an opportunity.

Gerrvindh · « **Reply #95 on:** February 1, 2012, 09:52:45 AM »

Quote from: No666 on February 1, 2012, 09:51:56 AM

Does Suarez have a 9th game to sit out because of the ban imposed for the Fulham game?

Served the ban already.

adam18 · « **Reply #96 on:** February 1, 2012, 10:02:45 AM »

Bellamy's not banned is he? Mate just said he's got 5 yellows or something?

Gifted Right Foot · « **Reply #97 on:** February 1, 2012, 10:04:48 AM »

Noone wanting downing to start? Had a decent game against united and was rested against wolves...

Chivasino · « **Reply #98 on:** February 1, 2012, 10:04:49 AM »

Quote from: adam18 on February 1, 2012, 10:02:45 AM

Bellamy's not banned is he? Mate just said he's got 5 yellows or something?

.

Need ten now to get a ban. He'll play.

adam18 · « **Reply #99 on:** February 1, 2012, 10:07:22 AM »

Quote from: Chivasino on February 1, 2012, 10:04:49 AM

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Need ten now to get a ban. He'll play.

ahhh, ta.

Roger Federer · « **Reply #100 on:** February 1, 2012, 10:11:49 AM »

Quote from: bored86 on February 1, 2012, 10:04:48 AM

Noone wanting downing to start? Had a decent game against united and was rested against wolves...

No problem if he does, but I'd rather play Bellamy, Carroll and Suarez up front. Bellamy is our most inform forward, Suarez our best, and Carroll is improving lately. I think he'd benefit more than the rest from another start, but any front 3 with Suarez and Bellamy plus any one out of Downing, Carroll, Kuyt and Maxi sounds pretty decent.

Realdidi · « **Reply #101 on:** February 1, 2012, 10:16:40 AM »

God knows what the team will be with Suarez coming back, and Downing refreshed, does Kenny change a winning team to fit Suarez in?

Can't wait for this, should be a entertaining game, must keep Bale and Modric quiet

Yerolo · « **Reply #102 on:** February 1, 2012, 10:22:05 AM »

Bit worried about this game...seeing as though Spurs are the last team to beat us at home. Hoping we can pull off a win with Luis back in the team

TomDcs · « **Reply #103 on:** February 1, 2012, 10:22:05 AM »

The striker situation is a proper Dilemma. We have Carroll playing himself into form, and Bellamy on fire from the left, and Kuyt chipping in with a couple of goals. For Tottenham I think we need Kuyt on the field and Bellamy to expose Walker. I would hate Carroll to be dropped so maybe we could play something like:

Reina
Johnson Agger Skrtel Jose
Speo Adam
Kuyt Suarez Bellamy
Carroll

Let Kuyt tuck in to a 3 man midfield when we don't have the ball. I think we will probably see a similar 11 starting as last night with Downing in for Bellamy though (and possibly Gerrard for Adam if fit), and Suarez to come off the bench.

Camarero25 · « **Reply #104 on:** February 1, 2012, 10:35:04 AM »

Very worried about this one. Modric usually shits all over our midfield.

horne · « **Reply #105 on:** February 1, 2012, 10:37:54 AM »

Quote from: Camarero25 on February 1, 2012, 10:35:04 AM

Very worried about this one. Modric usually shits all over our midfield.

wee jay could nullify him...if he does...thats a hell of a scalp and anyone who had doubts...should give him the credits...we will see....im confident he will succeed

Sharado · « **Reply #106 on:** February 1, 2012, 10:37:56 AM »

Suarez won't start. He'll be used as a sub. Andy'll batter them, then on comes Luis to scare the shit out of some tired legs.

Agree with whoever said Modric has been key in this fixture recently. Jay needs to get right on his case from the off.

LondonRedMan · « **Reply #107 on:** February 1, 2012, 10:46:51 AM »

Quote from: Fauxy on February 1, 2012, 02:18:49 AM

And now the question is, will Kenny drop Carroll for Suarez even though he's in good form.. ?

Got a feeling he will play them both, Carroll dropping deep. Didnt really like that though would rather Carroll play on the last man and give Suarez a free role.

MEH, im just glad to have Suarez back

Think Suarez will start from the bench. His match fitness must have drained during the lay off. Carroll deserves to keep his place.

maqu006 · « **Reply #108 on:** February 1, 2012, 10:49:09 AM »

Quote from: LondonRedMan on February 1, 2012, 10:46:51 AM

Think Suarez will start from the bench. His match fitness must have drained during the lay off. Carroll deserves to keep his place.

Suarez will start. The way he plays and the way he is built, he's that kind of player who returns to fitness very quickly (unlike Carroll, who needs a run of games to start firing on all cylinders). Also, why not start him to give him even more match fitness for the following game?

Camarero25 · « **Reply #109 on:** February 1, 2012, 10:50:45 AM »

Quote from: horne on February 1, 2012, 10:37:54 AM

wee jay could nullify him...if he does...thats a hell of a scalp and anyone who had doubts...should give him the credits...we will see....im confident he will succeed

We had Lucas and Spearing in there last season and he still bossed us. I think it's because he plays deeper than the likes of Silva so it's harder for Jay/Lucas to nullify him from their positions. Hopefully Gerrard's in for Adam, because I think Charlie could cost us with his lack of defensive ability.

Sharado · « **Reply #110 on:** February 1, 2012, 10:52:33 AM »

Quote from: maqu006 on February 1, 2012, 10:49:09 AM

Suare
Suarez will start. The way he plays and the way he is built, he's that kind of player who returns to fitness very quickly (unlike Carroll, who needs a run of games to start firing on all cylinders). Also, why not start him to give him even more match fitness for the following game?

I reckon I'd go as far as placing some money on it that he won't start. With Andy and Bellamy in decent form going into this one, and Suarez not match fit after the lay off, he'll be more effective from the bench. Plus, regardless of the score, the lift Luis coming on later in the game will give Anfield is alone a reason to have him on the bench. The place will go fucking spare when he comes on.

maqu006 · « **Reply #111 on:** February 1, 2012, 10:53:37 AM »

Quote from: Sharado on February 1, 2012, 10:52:33 AM

I reckon I'd go as far as placing some money on it that he won't start. With Andy and Bellamy in decent form going into this one, and Suarez not match fit after the lay off, he'll be more effective from the bench. Plus, regardless of the score, the lift Luis coming on later in the game will give Anfield is alone a reason to have him on the bench. The place will go fucking spare when he comes on.

That would work well unless we'd already be behind.

DanA · « **Reply #112 on:** February 1, 2012, 11:35:35 AM »

Keys for us (my point of view)
1. We need the speed of Johnson to minimize the impact of Bale
2. We need a 3 man midfield to stop Modric/VDV/Parker playing around us like the last time
3. Carroll needs to start, kills all the confidence he's gained by putting him on the bench
4. A fit Suarez always starts for me

Reina
Johnson Skrtel Agger Enrique
Spearing Henderson
Gerrard
Kuyt Suarez
Carroll

Bellamy's red hot at the moment but his knee has gone through a lot of football of late and I reckon he could be really dangerous as an impact sub on to the left wing. Let Suarez work over their make shift right back (Walker apparently injured) and then let Bellamy come on and do a number on him.

If Walker (Groin) and Adebayor (Hamstring) don't play that's a massive blow for them. Adebayor's hold up play brings Modric, VDV & Bale into the match and without him hopefully they are less dangerous. I have full confidence in Enrique bullying Lennon.

Fuck I hope we twat them 3-0

Joga · « **Reply #113 on:** February 1, 2012, 11:38:14 AM »

Will Ledley King be fit for this one? Their record with and without him in the side is astonishing.

drpepe · « **Reply #114 on:** February 1, 2012, 11:40:58 AM »

when is it we find out that assou-ekotto won't be banned??

DanA · « **Reply #115 on:** February 1, 2012, 11:47:26 AM »

Quote from: Joga on February 1, 2012, 11:38:14 AM

Will Ledley King be fit for this one? Their record with and without him in the side is astonishing.

Seems to always get up against us so probably. He played their last game

CorKopite · « **Reply #116 on:** February 1, 2012, 11:47:46 AM »

Quote from: -HH- on February 1, 2012, 09:14:39 AM

Or is it five? Or seven?

If only they'd be clear because ten is just a figure of speech.

Lets batter these anyway

DyingAtheist · « **Reply #117 on:** February 1, 2012, 11:51:34 AM »

Have to agree with others. I don't see Suarez starting this one. Reckon he'll come on around the 60 minute mark or so to terrorize defences for the last 30.
You can't really drop Bellamy after his form, nor Carroll for that matter. If there's a way to effectively play them all then maybe eh?

woof · « **Reply #118 on:** February 1, 2012, 11:58:38 AM »

Need to keep Bale and Modric quiet. Hope the boys are fired up for this match. We are playing the current best team and we're up for it!

CorKopite · « **Reply #119 on:** February 1, 2012, 12:05:58 PM »

I don't see why Carroll and Suarez can't both start.

--------------------------------Pepe----------------------------------

Johnson-----------Skrtel---------------Agger------------Enrique

-------------------------------Spearing------------------------------

-----------------Gerrard----------------Henderson----------------

-------Bellamy--------------------------------------Suarez---------

-------------------------------Carroll---------------------------------

Would love to see that anyway, Andy has been very good the last two games and I think it'd be unfair to drop him, at the same time Bellamy has been class aswell and Suarez will be raring to go so get those two either side of them. Get Spearing to try do a job on Modric, will be difficult but Jay is a very underated player. Bale will be very tough to deal with aswell, we've just got to be at our best. 3 points please.