Author Topic: Liverpool 0-0 Spurs: Half time..... (Read 94441 times)

sybian · « **Reply #200 on:** February 1, 2012, 08:00:02 PM »

I could be wrong but is't Bellamy banned for this one, I thought he picked up another yellow last night.

ronnie_whelan · « **Reply #201 on:** February 1, 2012, 08:05:30 PM »

i hope we put them back in their place. they are due a thumping from us. there are a few spurs fans i'd love put back in their place and i'd love it if we finish above them. i'd love to see their "title challange" implode starting monday.

danno08 · « **Reply #202 on:** February 1, 2012, 08:09:07 PM »

Very difficult to know what team Kenny's going to pick for this one. Guess Reina, Johnson, Skrtel, Agger, Enrique, Gerrard (if fit), Henderson and Spearing are shoe-in's but not sure about the rest. Difficult to drop Carroll and Kuyt since they've finally started playing well (and scoring) and who'd drop Bellamy given his current form? Then you've got Suarez, who might not have played for a month but is arguably our best player. Personally, I'd go for:

Reina

Johnson Skrtel Agger Enrique

Spearing Henderson

Kuyt Gerrard Bellamy

Suarez

Fighting Irishman · « **Reply #203 on:** February 1, 2012, 08:16:32 PM »

Quote from: sybian on February 1, 2012, 08:00:02 PM

I could be wrong but is't Bellamy banned for this one, I thought he picked up another yellow last night.

I could be wrong but were previous yellows discarded on Jan 1st? He's hardly been booked 5 times since then, has he?

steve10 · « **Reply #204 on:** February 1, 2012, 08:22:23 PM »

Spurs are a team with pace and we need to match them. Downing should start imo. My team would be
Reina
Johnson
Agger
Skrtel
Enrique
Bellamy
Gerrard
Spearing
Adam
Downing
Suarez

swoopy · « **Reply #205 on:** February 1, 2012, 08:42:39 PM »

Howard Webb is the Referee... YAY

Tommy_W · « **Reply #206 on:** February 1, 2012, 08:52:03 PM »

Quote from: swoopy on February 1, 2012, 08:42:39 PM

Howard Webb is the Referee... YAY

I thought he was reffing the Chelsea v Man Utd match on the Sunday? Think we've got that young lad reffing our one - forgotton his name

-Q- · « **Reply #207 on:** February 1, 2012, 09:11:15 PM »

Michael Oliver.

farawayred · « **Reply #208 on:** February 1, 2012, 09:12:23 PM »

Quote from: swoopy on February 1, 2012, 08:42:39 PM

Howard Webb is the Referee... YAY

Nah:

Liverpool v Tottenham Hotspur (8pm)
Referee: M Oliver
Assistants: P Kirkup, M Mullarkey
Fourth Official: M Atkinson
Match Delegate: J Bramhall

United got Webb for the game they need him.

-Q- · « **Reply #209 on:** February 1, 2012, 09:12:47 PM »

Don't know how Assou Ekoto is playing in this game. Should be banned for three matches.

If Probert saw that incident and did nothing, after the Cabaye on Spearing challenge as well, he should never ref another game of football.

SteLFC91 · « **Reply #210 on:** February 1, 2012, 09:13:33 PM »

Just waiting to see who the first person is to put Sterling into their line-up after his performance tonight.

Scousebeef · « **Reply #211 on:** February 1, 2012, 09:14:25 PM »

Never underestmate Harry Rekdnap the mans a class act.
I mean teaching your dog to sit beg and open a swiss bank account with the proceeds is a work of pure friggin genius!

Seriously its time to cool those spurs down a little and show them why WE spent so long in the top four!!

COME ON YOU RED MEN!!!

DanA · « **Reply #212 on:** February 1, 2012, 09:19:43 PM »

Quote from: farawayred on February 1, 2012, 09:12:23 PM

Nah:

Liverpool v Tottenham Hotspur (8pm)
Referee: M Oliver
Assistants: P Kirkup, M Mullarkey
Fourth Official: M Atkinson
Match Delegate: J Bramhall

United got Webb for the game they need him.

Lets hope that Webb does his job. We could do with Chelsea dropping another 3 points

swoopy · « **Reply #213 on:** February 1, 2012, 09:20:05 PM »

Quote from: Tommy_W on February 1, 2012, 08:52:03 PM

I thought he was reffing the Chelsea v Man Utd match on the Sunday? Think we've got that young lad reffing our one - forgotton his name

Appologies, yes your right.

I forogt, it was the surprise that he was reffing Chelsea V Man U becuase then that makes him inelligible to Ref Man U V Liverpool next weekend (all good for us though!)

Willafus · « **Reply #214 on:** February 1, 2012, 09:20:06 PM »

Everyone seems to be putting Gerrard to play ahead of Henderson. It's clear that Stevie still isn't at 100% fitness and if they both play, Henderson will be the more advanced player as he has been previously. Personally I think that's the best idea, I trust Gerrard to keep control of things in the center more than Hendo. And with hendo's engine and fitness much higher than Stevie's at the moment, he is definitely the better player to be chasing down defenders and putting pressure on them trying to nick the ball back.

litmanen37 · « **Reply #215 on:** February 1, 2012, 09:23:02 PM »

for the next 2 games i would play bellamy and suarez up top

that may seem a bit harsh on carroll but it is about the team rather than the individual

i just think that the constant and dangerous movment and sheer workrate of both bellamy and suarez could get us at least 4 points from these 2 difficult games

carroll will be back in the fold soon enough

phonic · « **Reply #216 on:** February 1, 2012, 09:25:44 PM »

Quote from: litmanen37 on February 1, 2012, 09:23:02 PM

for the next 2 games i would play bellamy and suarez up top

that may seem a bit harsh on carroll but it is about the team rather than the individual

i just think that the constant and dangerous movment and sheer workrate of both bellamy and suarez could get us at least 4 points from these 2 difficult games

carroll will be back in the fold soon enough

I'd definitely be including Suarez and Bellamy but it wouldn't be at the expense of Carroll. He's finally starting to look something like the player he was, there's nothing good that could come from dropping him now.

-Q- · « **Reply #217 on:** February 1, 2012, 09:25:51 PM »

Quote from: litmanen37 on February 1, 2012, 09:23:02 PM

for the next 2 games i would play bellamy and suarez up top

that may seem a bit harsh on carroll but it is about the team rather than the individual

i just think that the constant and dangerous movment and sheer workrate of both bellamy and suarez could get us at least 4 points from these 2 difficult games

carroll will be back in the fold soon enough

Carroll was involved in both goals against Utd, providing an inch perfect flick on for the winning goal.
He then runs the length of the pitch to score the opener against Wolves.
He should not be dropped.

Reina
Kelly Skrtel Agger Enrique
Spearing
Gerrard Henderson
Suarez Bellamy
Carroll

If Bellamy is not up to it, Downing in for him.

litmanen37 · « **Reply #218 on:** February 1, 2012, 09:31:38 PM »

Just my opinion fellas. I like Carroll, and I'm delighted he is turning the corner. I just think that, given the opposition in the next 2 games, we will be better equiped to attack their deficiencies with Bellamy/Suarez and without the big man.

I absolutely understand why people may feel otherwise - this is just my opinion - and if the big fella gets the nod then I hope he proves why I am on a forum and not on the bench picking the team!

Gazza-LFC · « **Reply #219 on:** February 1, 2012, 09:34:52 PM »

Glad Oliver is the ref for this one, best in the prem by a distance IMO. Carroll to start bring on Suarez later to add something else. Hope we repay the thrashing they gave us.

RyanBabel19 · « **Reply #220 on:** February 1, 2012, 09:36:47 PM »

Quote from: -Q- on February 1, 2012, 09:25:51 PM

Carroll was involved in both goals against Utd, providing an inch perfect flick on for the winning goal.
He then runs the length of the pitch to score the opener against Wolves.
He should not be dropped.

Reina
Kelly Skrtel Agger Enrique
Spearing
Gerrard Henderson
Suarez Bellamy
Carroll

If Bellamy is not up to it, Downing in for him.

Thats the team i would go for aswell, looks strong going forward and dropping back

bigbear · « **Reply #221 on:** February 1, 2012, 09:51:27 PM »

Quote from: -Q- on February 1, 2012, 09:12:47 PM

Don't know how Assou Ekoto is playing in this game. Should be banned for three matches.

If Probert saw that incident and did nothing, after the Cabaye on Spearing challenge as well, he should never ref another game of football.

Absolute disgrace.

It was as bad a tackle as I've seen this season.

steveeastend · « **Reply #222 on:** February 1, 2012, 10:09:22 PM »

I believe that we will win this, we will not let them dominate us again, no way.

farawayred · « **Reply #223 on:** February 1, 2012, 10:18:17 PM »

Quote from: DanA on February 1, 2012, 09:19:43 PM

Lets hope that Webb does his job. We could do with Chelsea dropping another 3 points

I'd rather them draw. We gained on both Arsenal and Chelsea 2 pts this round, and another two for Chelsea would be welcome. But that would mean that City can open a gap on United again (provided they can, of course); two birds, one stone...

JackWard33 · « **Reply #224 on:** February 1, 2012, 10:26:59 PM »

Wouldn't start Carroll for this; especially if King is playing

jonytoe · « **Reply #225 on:** February 1, 2012, 10:27:52 PM »

I think the only real selection gamble will be whether or not Kenny plays Kuyt or Bellamy.

If he selects kuyt on the right i would assume its so that he works hard and doubles up on Bale.

If he selects Bellamy he will be pushing to attack and pin Tottenham back.

The counter is the biggest threat.

Can not wait for this game!

Anywhichwayucan · « **Reply #226 on:** February 1, 2012, 10:37:40 PM »

Well at least we have the best Ref in the league reffing the game........

farawayred · « **Reply #227 on:** February 1, 2012, 10:40:44 PM »

Quote from: Anywhichwayucan on February 1, 2012, 10:37:40 PM

Well at least we have the best Ref in the league reffing the game........

What makes Michael Oliver the best?

Thush · « **Reply #228 on:** February 1, 2012, 10:42:49 PM »

Quote from: farawayred on February 1, 2012, 10:40:44 PM

What makes Michael Oliver the best?

He's the least worst?

farawayred · « **Reply #229 on:** February 1, 2012, 10:43:11 PM »

Quote from: Thush on February 1, 2012, 10:42:49 PM

He's the least worst?

Ste08 · « **Reply #230 on:** February 1, 2012, 10:43:13 PM »

Reina

Johnson Skrtel Agger Enrique

Gerrard Spearing Henderson

Kuyt Suarez Bellamy

Can't bloody wait for this. This is the team I hope to see. Defence picks itself. Gerrard obviously back in and we need the three to match them. Kuyt has to be one of the first names on the teamsheet for these type of games. Bellamys in the form of his life atm. Toss up between Suarez and Carroll which is a no contest. Along as he's fit Suarez should start abit harsh on Carroll but the best player always wins out.

Golyo · « **Reply #231 on:** February 1, 2012, 10:44:13 PM »

Quote from: bigbear on February 1, 2012, 09:51:27 PM

Absolute disgrace.

It was as bad a tackle as I've seen this season.

Cabaye was given a 3 match suspension today, because of an incident in the FA cup tie. Assou-Ekotto can still be charged, I think.

exiledintheusa · « **Reply #232 on:** February 1, 2012, 10:48:07 PM »

Quote from: Golyo on February 1, 2012, 10:44:13 PM

Cabaye was given a 3 match suspension today, because of an incident in the FA cup tie. Assou-Ekotto can still be charged, I think.

Nope. Probert has indicated he saw it. Result = no charge.

Adeemo · « **Reply #233 on:** February 1, 2012, 11:02:42 PM »

Quote from: exiledintheusa on February 1, 2012, 10:48:07 PM

Nope. Probert has indicated he saw it. Result = no charge.

If he says he saw that and thought no action was appropriate then he should be demoted.

gallden · « **Reply #234 on:** February 2, 2012, 01:15:04 AM »

I hope we can get forward enough to make that guy have some defensive responsibilities.

-Q- · « **Reply #235 on:** February 2, 2012, 01:20:41 AM »

Who do we really want with the responsibility of marking Bale on the left wing (assuming that is where he plays)? Does anyone really want to see Johnson played ahead of Kelly?

JackWard33 · « **Reply #236 on:** February 2, 2012, 01:25:56 AM »

Quote from: -Q- on February 2, 2012, 01:20:41 AM

Who do we really want with the responsibility of marking Bale on the left wing (assuming that is where he plays)? Does anyone really want to see Johnson played ahead of Kelly?

I'd far far rather have Johnson play - he's just better than Kelly in every facet of the game including dealing with a player like Bale... and it's not close between them. I know people like Kelly and he's a good player but technically and athletically at both ends of the pitch Johnson is in a different class right now

DyingAtheist · « **Reply #237 on:** February 2, 2012, 01:26:36 AM »

Must-win. Must-win. Must-win. Must-win. Must-win. Must-win. Must-win. Must-win. Must-win. Must-win. Must-win. Must-win. Must-win. Must-win.

I'm actually a nervous wreck for this already, moreso than both the United and the City match.
On the one hand, we're increasing in form and it's at home so we've got a damned good chance. On the other hand, Tottenham are playing really well and I simply fear that a loss here (Particularly a heavy one) would just send us regressing backwards.

Either way, fuck it, let's do them!

OzAndy_Red · « **Reply #238 on:** February 2, 2012, 01:39:30 AM »

Really pumped for this game! I like how others have suggested for Kelly to start to hopefully somewhat negate Bale on our right hand side. I think the fact that he got some game time during one of the Manc games, was ideal preparation to start against Spurs. With Kenny claiming Gerrard to be back for this game, I'm gonna go with the following attacking lineup.
Reina
Kelly Skrtel Agger Enrique
Spearing Henderson
Suarez Gerrard Bellamy/Downing
Carroll

If Carroll does not start, I will be gutted. Never thought I would be saying that!

I believe this is the perfect time to be playing them, even though they are obviously our bogey team.
Come on you RED MEN!!!!! YNWA

cyador · « **Reply #239 on:** February 2, 2012, 03:48:19 AM »

I'd be happy with a point for this. Really good team spurs.

Praying carroll gets another start and continues his recent improvement as well.