Topic: Preview Swansea City v Liverpool - Sun 25th November 1.30pm

[DG]

He's being played out of position.

And for arguments sake, i'd say Henderson hasn't performed either other than Wigan

I don't get that.

He's done precisely what he's told and he's done very well in my opinion. We need that. We need more like him.

[Filler.]

Interesting to see Downing get a start... fingers crossed we don't see a change after 15 mins with Henderson at right back or something.


Feels more important this game than it probably should. There are times in a season where a game means more than 3 points - a game where you could employ words like 'turning point' etc, and I think this is the first this season. Particularly after giving the late goal away on Thursday - this just feels BIG.

[lfcbob]

Agreed. Seriously annoying me how little chances he is getting considering players like Wisdom have got games despite Robinson being better prospect.

Id say Flannos better than them both

[clinical]

Is it not getting slightly worrying that only one of BRs summer purchases have delivered?

None of them have been bad. Compared to last summer they've been brilliant

[Danyaals Kop]

Come on Redmen !!!

[Camarero25]

Is it not getting slightly worrying that only one of BRs summer purchases have delivered?

Borini's not really had a chance to be fair. Also, they've only been here for 5 months.

[WorldChampions]

Quick everyone slate the decision to start Downing. It worked for Cole

[RideTheWalrus]

Wisdom is in for tactical reasons and Downing is better than Robinson.

I'd argue against that. Robinson was always impressive when he played.

[peachybum]

I take it Downings only playing because Wisdom is injured and he'll be covering at full back with Enrique in a more advanced role?

[Oh Caption! My Caption!]

Wisdom is in for tactical reasons and Downing is better than Robinson.

Those tactical reasons being shifting the BEST RB in the league to the left to play a young CB at RB. And no, Downing isnt better than Robinson, certainly not at LB.

[Bangin Them In]

Pretty close to the team I've wanted to see for a while, provided Downing is either right forward or behind Enrique (oddly). The one big question mark will be Suarez and Gerrard for me, as they both try pretty difficult passes/moves quite often and that could cause us to lose a lot of possession high up the pitch, something which has been our downfall a few times.

Not at all, it's the world class players trying things that occasionally come off and lead to goals

We need to be resolute and strong in defensive centre mid and at the back, we should be able to afford the odd loss of possession without it leading automatically to goals against.

[peachybum]

Agreed. Seriously annoying me how little chances he is getting considering players like Wisdom have got games despite Robinson being better prospect.

In your opinion mate. There's no law that says Rodgers has to rate the kid as much as you.

[Andy @ Allerton!]

[RideTheWalrus]

Is it not getting slightly worrying that only one of BRs summer purchases have delivered?

#

I think the pressure's relatively low on them this season, last year they were much more in the public eye, were kenny's

[Bangin Them In]

Who knows, Downing and Enrique may not just stand in their allotted places but interchange in a fluid formation, I know it's nothing like Football Manager, but bear with it.

[Camarero25]

Those tactical reasons being shifting the BEST RB in the league to the left to play a young CB at RB. And no, Downing isnt better than Robinson, certainly not at LB.

Both have done pretty well in those positions though wouldn't you say?

Do you ever do anything but moan?

[Dree]

If Downing is playing LB I can see another 25 minute sub, he's clearly awkward there and I Laudrup won't see past that. I'm slightly worried in that respect. If we win this it'll be in the second half when Suso/Shelvey get involved.

[benitezthered]

Who knows, Downing and Enrique may not just stand in their allotted places but interchange in a fluid formation, I know it's nothing like Football Manager, but bear with it.

That comment shows just how little you know about football management.

Football Manager has a facility to allow players to interchange positions.

Whopper

[WorldChampions]

Downing/Enrique isn't too different from Johnson/Enrique. They can both play either position so can cover for each other.

Johnson/Raheem should be good!

[smicer07]

On what basis is Robinson better than Downing? No evidence for this whatsoever.

[Camarero25]

Golf plan B house car?

[Malaysian Kopite]

Wisdom is in for tactical reasons and Downing is better than Robinson.

Completely disagree. One of them is actually a left back.

[Bangin Them In]

That comment shows just how little you know about football management.

Football Manager has a facility to allow players to interchange positions.

Whopper

Shit, really ?? Must be real then

[benitezthered]

I don't see anyone arguing here. Discussing possible line-ups

Ditto.

I always think it's odd that people don't like debate about football on football forums.

Key word: forum. Definition: A meeting or medium where ideas and views on a particular issue can be exchanged.

[MULLENEDWINE]

Would love Suarez to keep his form and bang a couple in today. I'm going for 0-2. C'mon the Redmen!!

[Oh Caption! My Caption!]

On what basis is Robinson better than Downing? No evidence for this whatsoever.

The fact that when he plays he isnt complete shite 99 percent of the time...

[Livo.85]

Enough of this Downing left back debate.
Swansea's only clean sheet was the 1st game of the season against QPR.
Would be very disappointed if we didn't score!
Come on Redmen!

[Chip Evans]

Pretty happy with that team.  Probably enough potential tactical flexibility and solidity in it that Rodgers can tinker with it in game without having to waste substitutions trying to wrest control from Swansea. Hopefully the 3 lads in the middle can earn us the right to play our game. If we can control that area we'll be fine. 

And then use the bench later in the game to finish it off.

It's going to be an interesting one this. Win it and we might have some momentum going into December.

[lfcbob]

1-1 writ all over it

[Oh Caption! My Caption!]

Both have done pretty well in those positions though wouldn't you say?

Do you ever do anything but moan?

Nope, just say we will win today but thats moaning I guess 

[Andy @ Allerton!]

Golf plan B house car?

Get rid of the word 'Plan' and you're nearly there - quite hard finding a crossed out 'A'

[John C]

Suarez wouldn't be amazing, if he was played out of position either, to be fair.

What's your perspective?

[SYLENTm]

If Downing can do a Cole @ YB I'm good

[Bunter]

Rodgers regretting buying Assaidi is he? Doesn't seem to trust him at all. (unless he's injured)

[LiverpoolForever]

The fact that when he plays he isnt complete shite 99 percent of the time...

How about backing the team and the manager for a change , say something positive for once.

[Andy @ Allerton!]

How about backing the team and the manager for a change , say something positive for once.

We're going to win fucking 5-0

I'm sticking £5 on it!

Yay!

[Mashy-rawr!nooo]

Enrique to play a similar position as he did to Wigan. Perhaps do it after HT to give us boost. He looks fluid in that position.

[sighandexplode]

Anyone think Allen/Brendan will get booed today?

There's always some bitter fans.. Wouldn't surprise me at all.

[Dree]

Downing/Enrique isn't too different from Johnson/Enrique. They can both play either position so can cover for each other.

Johnson/Raheem should be good!

Do Johnson and Enrique spend their time on the ball passing to each other, running 5 yards before passing back again? Hardly comparable.

[Oh Caption! My Caption!]

How about backing the team and the manager for a change , say something positive for once.

You mean like we will win 3-1 today. Guess you must have missed that. Or rather choose to miss that.