Author Topic: Pre-Season Thread (Read 434632 times)

OOS · « **Reply #2320 on:** August 9, 2021, 10:00:59 pm »

Quote from: vivabobbygraham on August 9, 2021, 09:17:28 pm

That's bollocks, Neco made great strides tonight. He's improving all the ime. Got a high ceiling that kid

Hes allergic to using his left foot. That's his biggest downfall. Some gives and goes tonight, he wasn't comfortable to use his left foot, touch with his right, pass with his right. He's still a good back up fullback for the upcoming season.

Bobinhood · « **Reply #2321 on:** August 9, 2021, 10:01:03 pm »

Been some guy on here posting for about a year that all Bobby Dazzler needed was the fans back in and those who wrote him off were somewhere between hasty and deluded.

ha what does he know.

Dave McCoy · « **Reply #2322 on:** August 9, 2021, 10:02:34 pm »

Osasuna is a pretty terrible team but all in all was a fun watch.

Realgman · « **Reply #2323 on:** August 9, 2021, 10:02:46 pm »

For me, Konate was brilliant, effortless and a great passer, looks like hes in the mould of Virgil.
Ox was the best player on the pitch with Bobby..
Taki moves into great space, but he just doesnt seem to have an easy finish in him.. Gomez looked class too.

richmiller1 · « **Reply #2324 on:** August 9, 2021, 10:07:34 pm »

The biggest takeaway from these games for my money is the degree to which pressing looks likely to play a larger role this season, at least whilst the squad is predominantly fit. We've looked much more willing to play the low % penetrative pass in the last few games rather than endlessly recycling the ball.

Ox and Co have looked positively possessed, which can only be by instruction.

I'll certainly feel more confident against the likes of Burnley if we are going back to trusting the press to be sustainable and act as our auxiliary playmaker again.

Keita Success · « **Reply #2325 on:** August 9, 2021, 10:09:56 pm »

Ox has surely played his way into the starting XI. Think it’ll be Fab, Milner, then one of Keita or Ox. Latter for me after today.

Fromola · « **Reply #2326 on:** August 9, 2021, 10:12:43 pm »

Quote from: Keita Success on August 9, 2021, 10:09:56 pm

Ox has surely played his way into the starting XI. Think it’ll be Fab, Milner, then one of Keita or Ox. Latter for me after today.

I don't think we'd start Ox and Keita away at Norwich. Fabinho and Milner for the defensive stability with Henderson on the bench. Ox or Keita is going to be a tough choice for that game. Ox done enough today though to get the nod.

scatman · « **Reply #2327 on:** August 9, 2021, 10:25:43 pm »

Actually think Keita will start. Ox was brilliant today but I think he's not as accurate as Naby in his passing/through balls. Of course i might be wrong but its good we've had so many good performances. A good headache for the boss to have

lamonti · « **Reply #2328 on:** August 9, 2021, 10:42:51 pm »

I think Neco will make it as a full back in a team that doesn't expect its fullbacks to dominate the entire flank of the pitch and provide incredible passing. He's a steady-eddie but physically I cannot see him having the strength and speed to provide what we will need. He is a repurposed CM after all, isn't he?

That Beck lad seems a natural player. Whippet quick, great delivery and a good footballer. The standard of footballer that we produce continues to rise under Inglethorpe.

Fromola · « **Reply #2329 on:** August 9, 2021, 10:43:13 pm »

Klopp namechecking Clarkson, seemed very impressed with his performance.

ToneLa · « **Reply #2330 on:** August 9, 2021, 10:58:39 pm »

Quote from: Keita Success on August 9, 2021, 10:09:56 pm

Ox has surely played his way into the starting XI. Think it’ll be Fab, Milner, then one of Keita or Ox. Latter for me after today.

I love how the media and even certain sections of our fans and definitely other team, laugh at our depth

I get it tho.

You can laugh in ignorance.

You certainly laugh in fear

terry_macss_perm · « **Reply #2331 on:** August 9, 2021, 11:04:51 pm »

Quote from: lamonti on August 9, 2021, 10:42:51 pm

I think Neco will make it as a full back in a team that doesn't expect its fullbacks to dominate the entire flank of the pitch and provide incredible passing. He's a steady-eddie but physically I cannot see him having the strength and speed to provide what we will need. He is a repurposed CM after all, isn't he?

That Beck lad seems a natural player. Whippet quick, great delivery and a good footballer. The standard of footballer that we produce continues to rise under Inglethorpe.

Beck doesn’t look big enough to be a first team player yet. He’s only just 19 (today) so might be a late developer. Certainly seems to be a good footballer.

Filler. · « **Reply #2332 on:** August 9, 2021, 11:15:13 pm »

First watch tonight of our starving squad and was much impressed. I would definitely like to be over loaded up front in having Olmo and I would definitely like to have another midfielder who was primed to bring us excitement, but equally, I was really impressed by Clarkson mostly, but also Jones and Naby have had some good games and Ox etc tonight.

We look armed.

Sangria · « **Reply #2333 on:** August 9, 2021, 11:23:46 pm »

Quote from: Filler. on August 9, 2021, 11:15:13 pm

First watch tonight of our starving squad and was much impressed. I would definitely like to be over loaded up front in having Olmo and I would definitely like to have another midfielder who was primed to bring us excitement, but equally, I was really impressed by Clarkson mostly, but also Jones and Naby have had some good games and Ox etc tonight.

We look armed.

Our dietary department needs some work.

Pistolero · « **Reply #2334 on:** August 9, 2021, 11:39:22 pm »

Quote from: Fromola on August 9, 2021, 10:43:13 pm

Klopp namechecking Clarkson, seemed very impressed with his performance.

Yep, he was excellent.. looks like he's got an old head on his shoulders...if he keeps doing what he did tonight he could definitely have a future here...... Overall a very enjoyable game that's whetted the appetite for Saturday........that kit's shite though

deFacto please, you bastards · « **Reply #2335 on:** August 9, 2021, 11:43:17 pm »

Quote from: Pistolero on August 9, 2021, 11:39:22 pm

Yep, he was excellent.. looks like he's got an old head on his shoulders...if he keeps doing what he did tonight he could definitely have a future here...... Overall a very enjoyable game that's whetted the appetite for Saturday........that kit's shite though

Kit is wonderful

Peabee · « **Reply #2336 on:** August 10, 2021, 12:06:32 am »

Quote from: Yorkykopite on August 9, 2021, 09:44:47 pm

This squad is seriously fucking coached.

But we know that, don't we?

Lovely to see Ben Woodburn play so well tonight.

Klopp must have loved this preseason with being able to do the double mini games, building up to 90mins and using more players. It’s much more useful than the exhibition matches and preseason competitions.

RedBootsTommySmith · « **Reply #2337 on:** August 10, 2021, 12:28:00 am »

Quote from: Fromola on August 9, 2021, 10:43:13 pm

Klopp namechecking Clarkson, seemed very impressed with his performance.

Clarkson reminds me a bit of Souness. Not in terms of his physical presence/ nastiness, but in terms of his awareness of what's going on around him. Can see him bossing games in the near future.

General comment on the last few games: I don't know how Klopp's going to pick his best 11. What a squad! And the press is back with a vengeance.

Gifted Right Foot · « **Reply #2338 on:** August 10, 2021, 01:47:05 am »

Really enjoyed the energy and enthusiasm all the players brought to those last 2 games. Baring injuries you could pick Klopps preferred starting 11 pretty easily the last couple seasons with maybe 1 rotation. There's been a real feel that maybe a couple of those are up for grabs this preseason and everyone worked their arses off. Well maybe not so much the preferred starting 11 but definitely who is next in line. Hope they all stay fit and keep pushing eachother throughout the season.

4pool · « **Reply #2339 on:** August 10, 2021, 02:06:41 am »

And here's the news you've been waiting for...😁

Norwich City v Liverpool

Referee: Andre Marriner.
Assistants: Simon Long, Richard West.
Fourth official: Andy Madley.
VAR: Stuart Attwell.
Assistant VAR: Gary Beswick.

12C · « **Reply #2340 on:** August 10, 2021, 05:40:53 am »

Quote from: royhendo on August 9, 2021, 09:23:08 pm

Neco better get his skates on if he is going to come through - that Bradley looks another natural footballer (if we feed him steak upon steak).

“Joe Louis eats steak, and if it’s good enough for him…”

12C · « **Reply #2341 on:** August 10, 2021, 05:41:41 am »

Quote from: 4pool on August 10, 2021, 02:06:41 am

And here's the news you've been waiting for...😁

Norwich City v Liverpool

Referee: Andre Marriner.
Assistants: Simon Long, Richard West.
Fourth official: Andy Madley.
VAR: Stuart Attwell.
Assistant VAR: Gary Beswick.

Same old shit.

No666 · « **Reply #2342 on:** August 10, 2021, 07:32:34 am »

Squad doesn't't look so bad now, eh? Do we need a new midfielder? Arguably (if Henderson's injury is debilitating) we need an extra body at that end of the pitch, someone versatile to take up the Milner slack after this year. But if we simply finessed Shaqiri and Divock's places into a.n.promising-younger-talent we'd be laughing. Our identity seems to have returned; think the slightly different style last year was an attempt to conserve legs to last a very long season but we can rediscover our manic 'self' this year.

reddebs · « **Reply #2343 on:** August 10, 2021, 07:36:13 am »

I guess that's what Pep meant in his first preseason diary about going back to basics.

Heavy metal football is back 💪

Fromola · « **Reply #2344 on:** August 10, 2021, 07:48:59 am »

Quote from: RedBootsTommySmith on August 10, 2021, 12:28:00 am

Clarkson reminds me a bit of Souness. Not in terms of his physical presence/ nastiness, but in terms of his awareness of what's going on around him. Can see him bossing games in the near future.

General comment on the last few games: I don't know how Klopp's going to pick his best 11. What a squad! And the press is back with a vengeance.

Reminded me a bit of Gini actually.

killer-heels · « **Reply #2345 on:** August 10, 2021, 07:52:15 am »

The squad always looks strong at the start of the season but not to state the obvious its when one or two injuries happen thats when it can start to look very light. Its ok for friendlies but whether we trust several of these players to start a league game is a different question entirely. Still need one or two.

The most encouraging thing is Firmino scoring and Mane’s performances. Only watched two friendlies (Hertha and Athletic) and he was good in both.

vivabobbygraham · « **Reply #2346 on:** August 10, 2021, 08:36:47 am »

Quote from: OOS on August 9, 2021, 10:00:59 pm

Hes allergic to using his left foot. That's his biggest downfall. Some gives and goes tonight, he wasn't comfortable to use his left foot, touch with his right, pass with his right. He's still a good back up fullback for the upcoming season.

He's a right footed player ffs. Robbo uses his right a lot doesn't he? Why some of our 'fans' have a downer on Neco is beyong me...

Mighty_Red · « **Reply #2347 on:** August 10, 2021, 09:08:44 am »

Was a good match yesterday, lots of quick incisive passing and we did create a lot. Lots of good performances and competition for places will heighten the training sessions for all, something we had in abundance until last season.

Funky_Gibbons · « **Reply #2348 on:** August 10, 2021, 07:36:02 pm »

My boys first game at Anfield yesterday and it didn’t disappoint even though it was ‘only’ a friendly. Great atmosphere still and plenty of singing which he joined in with.

The look on his face when we first walked up the stairs and he saw the pitch for the first time will live with me forever.

Timbo's Goals · « **Reply #2349 on:** August 10, 2021, 11:27:20 pm »

Two terrific back to back performances with different teams against decent opposition especially Bilbao. Incredible really. Not seen much better down the years in pre-season. Arsenal 3-1 charity shield back in the '70's perhaps? Barca 4-0 friendly at Wembley maybe? But from two entirely different line-ups showing the same quality? Bloody amazing.

Anyroad can't fucking wait to see the gob on pampered cheating c*nt Pep and and the gobs on the Man U fans when we lift numbers 20 and 7.

Liverpool NAP.

Timbo's Goals · « **Reply #2350 on:** August 10, 2021, 11:32:56 pm »

Quote from: vivabobbygraham on August 10, 2021, 08:36:47 am

He's a right footed player ffs. Robbo uses his right a lot doesn't he? Why some of our 'fans' have a downer on Neco is beyong me...

I agree P. He's gonna be a good un. Love his feint and turn inside to his left manouevre. It hasn't come off for him much of late but it will in good time. Maybe even before the book review. LOL

mallin9 · « **Reply #2351 on:** August 11, 2021, 12:11:19 am »

Quote from: Funky_Gibbons on August 10, 2021, 07:36:02 pm

My boys first game at Anfield yesterday and it didn’t disappoint even though it was ‘only’ a friendly. Great atmosphere still and plenty of singing which he joined in with.

The look on his face when we first walked up the stairs and he saw the pitch for the first time will live with me forever.

Cheers very cool

terry_macss_perm · « **Reply #2352 on:** August 11, 2021, 12:43:46 am »

Quote from: vivabobbygraham on August 10, 2021, 08:36:47 am

He's a right footed player ffs. Robbo uses his right a lot doesn't he? Why some of our 'fans' have a downer on Neco is beyong me...

Decent player who will probably have a long career in the EFL, making a good living for himself in the process.

Samie · « **Reply #2353 on:** February 3, 2022, 03:27:01 pm »

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/6d5980ce-84e5-11ec-a9c8-2dfad00a5965?shareToken=07c8e3e3261c679a76c1d3c19dc272a1

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Manchester United and Liverpool have held preliminary discussions over taking part in a pre-season friendly in the Far East.

Bangkok has been mooted as a possible venue for the game in July.

Dim Glas · « **Reply #2354 on:** February 3, 2022, 03:34:11 pm »

I hope they un-think it quickly.

No need to travel unnecessarily for a few reasons, an ongoing pandemic which isn’t going anway in a few months, is one of them.

Samie · « **Reply #2355 on:** February 14, 2022, 01:10:41 pm »

https://twitter.com/JamesPearceLFC/status/1493135624261578752

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#LFC in talks to play two lucrative games in Asia this summer. Likely to be United in Bangkok and Palace in Singapore.

gerrardisgod · « **Reply #2356 on:** March 31, 2022, 09:04:18 am »

United game confirmed for Bangkok, July 12th.

redgriffin73 · « **Reply #2357 on:** March 31, 2022, 09:28:20 am »

Cannot be arsed with playing PL teams in pre-season but I guess it's good for people in the Far East so I shouldn't really complain sitting in England!

BarryCrocker · « **Reply #2358 on:** March 31, 2022, 10:12:17 am »

Quote from: gerrardisgod on March 31, 2022, 09:04:18 am

United game confirmed for Bangkok, July 12th.

And thank God I'm only watching the game controlling it.

Red_Skippy · « **Reply #2359 on:** April 4, 2022, 09:50:45 am »

Quote from: gerrardisgod on March 31, 2022, 09:04:18 am

United game confirmed for Bangkok, July 12th.

And the ticket prices! 😂😂😂😂😂