Author Topic: Spurs V Liverpool - Pre game chat (Satdee 1/11/08 KO 17:30) (Read 60079 times)

Snoopy29 · « **Reply #280 on:** October 31, 2008, 02:42:18 pm »

Quote from: Portland1 on October 31, 2008, 02:37:15 pm

I can see Babel scoring a few in this game if he gets in. He likes to take a shot from pretty much anywhere and their shit keeper wont be even paying attention

yeh...that's if he can get into the box...Like everyone's been saying...he's a striker!..that's where he's suppose to play..not wing...babel wont get his opportunities like that... look at the boy..he's on fire...

BazC · « **Reply #281 on:** October 31, 2008, 02:48:12 pm »

Quote from: L6 Red on October 31, 2008, 01:32:48 pm

I've said for ages that Spurs away would be our first defeat. Just one of those feelings. The media will be all over the Keane return; he'll have an ineffective game and we'll lose by a goal with the witty retort of 'Kean-o, what's the score?' booming around White Hart Lane despite the fact we're still joint top and have won more trophies in the past eight years than Tottenham fans will see in their lifetime.

I reckon we'll win by >2 goal margin. Keane with his first Prem goal... maybe another as well.

Evo1975 · « **Reply #282 on:** October 31, 2008, 02:57:04 pm »

Quote from: Adam Pepper on October 31, 2008, 02:34:21 pm

we dont need to play 2 holding midfielders against a team like spurs ffs

We played 2 against chelsea and we created loads, havein mash and Alonso in the middlle alows Alonso more freedom to get forward as he did against chelsea.

t0m · « **Reply #283 on:** October 31, 2008, 03:06:30 pm »

hmm tricky game lets hope we win

mikeb58 · « **Reply #284 on:** October 31, 2008, 03:12:51 pm »

Quote from: Robin Duke on October 31, 2008, 01:17:03 pm

We looked tired the other night whereas Spurs will get a confidence boost from their late draw against their derby rivals, little worried about this one in all honesty

See were you're coming from, but its a top v bottom of the table clash.....we should have the confidence in our own ability not to be worried.

Spurs still looked shite for the most part the other night, and conceded 4 goals in the process.

Adam Pepper · « **Reply #285 on:** October 31, 2008, 03:15:30 pm »

1    Liverpool    10    4    1    0    8    4    4    1    0    7    2    9    26

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

20    Tottenham    10    1    1    3    4    5    0    2    3    7    11    -5    6


And some people reckon were gonna draw this one.

Hilarious.

liverpoolfcmike · « **Reply #286 on:** October 31, 2008, 03:17:47 pm »

I think we'll win, 3-1.

Is the game on TV?

Thomas · « **Reply #287 on:** October 31, 2008, 03:18:28 pm »

Quote from: Helsinki Red on October 31, 2008, 01:49:35 pm

Reina

Arbeloa Carra Agger Aurelio

Masch Alonso
Kuyt Gerrard Riera
Keane

+1 I hope Babel doesnt get played down the left, didnt rate him against Pompy in that position

yep on Setanta I believe

Walter Sobchak · « **Reply #288 on:** October 31, 2008, 03:19:45 pm »

Quote from: Alloy on October 31, 2008, 03:12:51 pm

Spurs still looked shite for the most part the other night, and conceded 4 goals in the process.

exactly. spurs got thought a lesson on wed night for 89 minutes. arsenal let them off the hook big time by going for a 5th goal when they should've just held onto the ball. people are getting carried away with the scoreline when in reality most of the game was about as one sided as you will see

they will have gained confidence from wednesdays match but they still looked extremely fragile and leaderless.

if we can keep it tight for the first 25-30 mins i think we should be able to overpower them and beat them comfortably.but if they score early it will be a difficult game.

442luke · « **Reply #289 on:** October 31, 2008, 03:19:50 pm »

Can't see anything less than a win. fully fit squad bar Torres possibly and playing exceptionally good football home and away. Would start with the same team that started against Chelsea, unless Torres is declared as fully fit.
Many fans would be happy with a point at the lane a few seasons ago, but we need to continue with this consistent form and win as many games as possible.

Zimagic · « **Reply #290 on:** October 31, 2008, 03:26:23 pm »

Quote from: Art Vandelay on October 30, 2008, 11:53:06 am

Anyway, Spurs back 4 are shit and Gomes isn't just shit, he's thunderously shit....nailed on 0-0.

This! lol.

Probably right though.

fernando torres · « **Reply #291 on:** October 31, 2008, 03:28:09 pm »

Reds getting ready for action - god knows what nando is doing in the first pic..........

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/drilldown/N161900081031-1511.htm

Zimagic · « **Reply #292 on:** October 31, 2008, 03:31:03 pm »

Quote from: fernando torres on October 31, 2008, 03:28:09 pm

Reds getting ready for action - god knows what nando is doing in the first pic..........

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/drilldown/N161900081031-1511.htm

A rather amusing piece of false perspective indeed.

Like the one with Keane between Pennent & Babel with the red training hats.

Bob Loblaw · « **Reply #293 on:** October 31, 2008, 03:31:57 pm »

Think we'll line-up like this.

Reina

Arbeloa Carra Agger Dossena

Masch Alonso

Gerrard

Kuyt Riera
Keane

Aurelio has played a few on the trot now, can see Rafa giving him a rest.

Zimagic · « **Reply #294 on:** October 31, 2008, 03:36:35 pm »

Quote from: Bob Loblaw on October 31, 2008, 03:31:57 pm

Reina

Arbeloa Carra Agger Dossena
Masch Alonso
Gerrard
Kuyt Riera
Keane

Aurelio has played a few on the trot now, can see Rafa giving him a rest.

That's my team except with Aurelio in. Theory being don't change if you don't have to. Given that Rafa has said he won't pick teams with an eye on the champions league, I'd say Fabio will stay. Especially against a team that has some pace going forward.

That said, if we're controlling the middle of the park anyway maybe having Doss pinging balls into the box would be the way to go. Hard one to call really.

fernando torres · « **Reply #295 on:** October 31, 2008, 03:36:57 pm »

looks fit and healthy to me.......

Neil D · « **Reply #296 on:** October 31, 2008, 03:40:54 pm »

Quote from: Adam Pepper on October 31, 2008, 03:15:30 pm

1    Liverpool    10    4    1    0    8    4    4    1    0    7    2    9    26

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

20    Tottenham    10    1    1    3    4    5    0    2    3    7    11    -5    6


And some people reckon were gonna draw this one.

Hilarious.

Yes, because that's the way football works isn't it?

And it's 'we're' by the way.

fernando torres · « **Reply #297 on:** October 31, 2008, 03:44:09 pm »

Quote from: Neil D on October 31, 2008, 03:40:54 pm

Yes, because that's the way football works isn't it?

And it's 'we're' by the way.

very anal I see Mr. D!

Tommy_W · « **Reply #298 on:** October 31, 2008, 03:47:28 pm »

Quote from: Walter Sobchak on October 31, 2008, 03:19:45 pm

exactly. spurs got thought a lesson on wed night for 89 minutes.

No we didn't. We more than matched them in the first half. It didn't go wrong until the second half when we conceded after a minute. Then it was pretty much all Arsenal until the last 5 minutes

fernando torres · « **Reply #299 on:** October 31, 2008, 03:51:41 pm »

Quote from: Tommy_W on October 31, 2008, 03:47:28 pm

No we didn't. We more than matched them in the first half. It didn't go wrong until the second half when we conceded after a minute. Then it was pretty much all Arsenal until the last 5 minutes

whats your prediction for tomorrow Tommy and will Gomes play(is Cesar any better)?

Hank Scorpio · « **Reply #300 on:** October 31, 2008, 03:52:10 pm »

Quote from: L6 Red on October 31, 2008, 01:32:48 pm

I've said for ages that Spurs away would be our first defeat. Just one of those feelings. The media will be all over the Keane return; he'll have an ineffective game and we'll lose by a goal with the witty retort of 'Kean-o, what's the score?' booming around White Hart Lane despite the fact we're still joint top and have won more trophies in the past eight years than Tottenham fans will see in their lifetime.

You and your fuckin' predictions.

Quote from: L6 Red on October 27, 2008, 10:05:45 am

1-2, Crouch and Defoe for them.

offthemark · « **Reply #301 on:** October 31, 2008, 03:52:39 pm »

actually rafa has never won a game against spurs under redknapp... so this is the time.......

As, this year we are breaking all records and winning the games that we did not win before so....

Hank Scorpio · « **Reply #302 on:** October 31, 2008, 03:54:17 pm »

Quote from: -HH- on October 31, 2008, 01:10:28 pm

To be honest, I'll be disappointed if we don't win this.

I think this is the way we have to look at it.

There is a reason Spurs are bottom of the league. We must prey on their insecurities and weaknesses.

They don't just go away with the addition of a new manager.

Tommy_W · « **Reply #303 on:** October 31, 2008, 03:57:52 pm »

Quote from: fernando torres on October 31, 2008, 03:51:41 pm

whats your prediction for tomorrow and will Gomes play(is Cesar any better)?

If Ledley plays I fancy us to get a result of some kind. He makes a huge difference to our defence. Probably be a score draw, but I wouldn't rule out a late winner on the break

guest · « **Reply #304 on:** October 31, 2008, 03:58:38 pm »

Quote from: Hank Scorpio on October 31, 2008, 03:52:10 pm

You and your fuckin' predictions.

Defoe didn't play. Fuck knows what would have happened.

fernando torres · « **Reply #305 on:** October 31, 2008, 04:04:09 pm »

Quote from: Tommy_W on October 31, 2008, 03:57:52 pm

If Ledley plays I fancy us to get a result of some kind. He makes a huge difference to our defence. Probably be a score draw, but I wouldn't rule out a late winner on the break

Lets hope Ledley does not make it but then again he did not play on Wednesday so looks likely he will make it for this one

Also hope you lot give Robbie a good reception

Tommy_W · « **Reply #306 on:** October 31, 2008, 04:05:33 pm »

Quote from: fernando torres on October 31, 2008, 04:04:09 pm

Also hope you lot give Robbie a good reception

Not gonna happen! Won't be as bad as the bile Berbatov will have thrown at him, but it's not gonna be very welcoming

Peeker · « **Reply #307 on:** October 31, 2008, 04:07:52 pm »

Ill be very disappointed if we dont win this one...I reckon Spurs will come out flying in the first 20 minutes, but we should have more than enough to get the win.

If we do draw then at least we will be a point clear of Chelsea, and id have took that after 11 games.

Hank Scorpio · « **Reply #308 on:** October 31, 2008, 04:12:40 pm »

Quote from: L6 Red on October 31, 2008, 03:58:38 pm

Defoe didn't play. Fuck knows what would have happened.

Portsmouth made a mistake when they hired Tony Adams. I'll assume they didn't know you were available.

Hank Scorpio · « **Reply #309 on:** October 31, 2008, 04:20:34 pm »

Quote from: Tommy_W on October 31, 2008, 03:57:52 pm

If Ledley plays I fancy us to get a result of some kind. He makes a huge difference to our defence. Probably be a score draw, but I wouldn't rule out a late winner on the break

What's the chances of King playing? Why didn't he feature against Arsenal?

The Jackal · « **Reply #310 on:** October 31, 2008, 04:22:15 pm »

Quote from: Hank Scorpio on October 31, 2008, 03:54:17 pm

We must prey on their insecurities and weaknesses.

Exactly. I expect a classic away performance from the tricky Reds. Stop them playing for the first 25 mins to half an hour with our pressing game, let the fans start to get on their backs, those insecurities will start to creep in, they'll get anxious and over-stretch themselves, then we hit them - goal before half time.

Second half we come out with 10-15 minutes of sustained possession/ pressure football, hopefully score the second, then go to a counter-attacking game.

LiverpoolRedRoseFan38 · « **Reply #311 on:** October 31, 2008, 04:34:56 pm »

I have come to the conclusion that the spurs game is a win only game .i see some saying a draw would be a great result well i don't think it will be spurs have not become brilliant overnight yes a tricky game but if we are to be champions we need to win at teams like spurs . we actually have a decent record there so why should we be fearful .

Something Else · « **Reply #312 on:** October 31, 2008, 04:40:27 pm »

A day when we need to get our set pieces right

I think it wont be easy, they are on the up and we need to continue winning

a win here would cap off a fantastic week and be a great start to next week which is massive too

ShyTed · « **Reply #313 on:** October 31, 2008, 04:43:37 pm »

I reckon Torres will start & score

COME ON YOU REDMEN!

Hank Scorpio · « **Reply #314 on:** October 31, 2008, 04:55:00 pm »

There is a big difference in opinion here. Some people saying we should win, others saying a draw will be a good result and some even mentioning that we will lose.

What we have to understand is that Spurs will be a tough game. They won't approach it in the same way as they did the Sunderland and Stoke games for example. They will be up for this and view themselves as the underdog because they know we are in form atm.

Spurs have enough talent within their squad to beat ANY team in the Premier League imo. All it takes is for the likes of King, Modric and Bentley to shine and play a displined game and they could give anyone a right go for their money.

This is a test for us. If we are to challenge for the title then this is the type of test we need to be passing. Spurs have renewed confidence but they are still the same team which has achieved only 6 points from 30. The likes of United and Chelsea, in the recent past, would roll these lot over, regardless of change of manager or renewed confidence. We need to do the same.

Tommy_W · « **Reply #315 on:** October 31, 2008, 04:55:48 pm »

Quote from: Hank Scorpio on October 31, 2008, 04:20:34 pm

What's the chances of King playing? Why didn't he feature against Arsenal?

Well his knee is fucked so he can only manage 1 game a week usually. Saying that he played last Thursday and then again on Sunday. He seems to be in full training at the moment though so would expect him to play tomorrow

Juan Loco · « **Reply #316 on:** October 31, 2008, 04:59:29 pm »

Not confident about this game to be honest. I think it's nailed on to be one of those where their keeper suddenly turns into Lev Yashin on speed. Hope I'm wrong like...

Big period this. The next few weeks are filled with 'winnable' games. If we can get through them taking near enough maximum points I may start to believe we can actually do something in the league this time. With the games we have though, we need to be increasing the gap on the others by December, not letting them close in.

Same line up as Chelsea away but with Dossena in for Aurelio.

farawayred · « **Reply #317 on:** October 31, 2008, 05:03:43 pm »

Quote from: Hank Scorpio on October 31, 2008, 04:55:00 pm

There is a big difference in opinion here. Some people saying we should win, others saying a draw will be a good result and some even mentioning that we will lose.

What we have to understand is that Spurs will be a tough game. They won't approach it in the same way as they did the Sunderland and Stoke games for example. They will be up for this and view themselves as the underdog because they know we are in form atm.

Spurs have enough talent within their squad to beat ANY team in the Premier League imo. All it takes is for the likes of King, Modric and Bentley to shine and play a displined game and they could give anyone a right go for their money.

This is a test for us. If we are to challenge for the title then this is the type of test we need to be passing. Spurs have renewed confidence but they are still the same team which has achieved only 6 points from 30. The likes of United and Chelsea, in the recent past, would roll these lot over, regardless of change of manager or renewed confidence. We need to do the same.

I don't think we disagree on the toughness of the task ahead, but what is your pass/fail criterion for this game?

Fontaine · « **Reply #318 on:** October 31, 2008, 05:11:04 pm »

Rafa just said in the pre match conference that torres is "very, very close" to traveling for spurs.

Fingers crossed

Looks good for a run out on tuesday though

HiroProtagonist · « **Reply #319 on:** October 31, 2008, 05:15:18 pm »

We'll see.