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Re: Nat Phillips
« Reply #80 on: October 31, 2020, 08:03:09 pm »

He’s definitely got a decent career ahead of him, not sure if it’s with us but to think we were
Going to sell him for very little and didn’t get any serious takers, play him next to someone who is quick and mobile and he will do the dirty work all day long

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Re: Nat Phillips
« Reply #81 on: October 31, 2020, 08:10:25 pm »
He’s definitely got a decent career ahead of him, not sure if it’s with us but to think we were
Going to sell him for very little and didn’t get any serious takers, play him next to someone who is quick and mobile and he will do the dirty work all day long

He was great tonight and although Gomez made one mistake, Joe is a good partner dropping off and mopping up.
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Re: Nat Phillips
« Reply #82 on: October 31, 2020, 08:11:15 pm »
Excellent in the air and solid throughout. Still feel he could struggle against quicker opponents, but definitely a good option against the more direct physical sides.
Pretty much this. Did well today, and hopefully he can fill in well when needed, and we may need him a fair bit. I'd be amazed if he ever becomes a regular first teamer for us or even a squad member long term but hey, you never know.

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Re: Nat Phillips
« Reply #83 on: October 31, 2020, 08:14:09 pm »
If he is fit he plays. Better him than Matip who breaks down once every 3 games these days. Can’t afford that kind of uncertainty.

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Re: Nat Phillips
« Reply #84 on: October 31, 2020, 08:15:16 pm »
I’m not saying he’s the best defender in the world l but I am saying he’s in the top 1.

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Re: Nat Phillips
« Reply #85 on: October 31, 2020, 08:16:50 pm »
Thought he was excellent today and him and Joe complemented each other very well.

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Re: Nat Phillips
« Reply #86 on: October 31, 2020, 08:16:52 pm »
He’s definitely got a decent career ahead of him, not sure if it’s with us

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Re: Nat Phillips
« Reply #87 on: October 31, 2020, 08:17:20 pm »
I think that after tonight Phillips has earned the right to be considered our 4th choice central defender in the absence of Van Dijk. Phillips and Williams will get more playing time in the coming 2 months, even if Matip and Fabinho are back.

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Re: Nat Phillips
« Reply #88 on: October 31, 2020, 08:19:01 pm »
Pleased with his performance. This was a very important game and he did what he needed to do. Impressed.

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Re: Nat Phillips
« Reply #89 on: October 31, 2020, 08:19:12 pm »
I like him, he did good.  No frills or fancy stuff, just did his job to a high standard.

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Re: Nat Phillips
« Reply #90 on: October 31, 2020, 08:47:26 pm »
He had a great game but you would never play him over Matip who is a fantastic defender when fit.

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Re: Nat Phillips
« Reply #91 on: October 31, 2020, 08:49:52 pm »
I thought he showed his inexperience at times but overall I felt it was a very composed display and he stuck to his job well. He looked miles better than that cup game he came on in and looked completely out of his depth. He'll face a much tougher task at Man City, if he starts that game but this was a positive first step.

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Re: Nat Phillips
« Reply #92 on: October 31, 2020, 08:51:46 pm »
Apparently he's from Bolton and 6 foot 3. Who knew?
He's part of LFC folklore now though. When we win the PL again, and in 2030 everyone asks was the second time as easy as the first we all have to say no, in one game 2 blokes we'd never even fucking heard of called Nat and Diogo had to overcome the ultra-negativity against that prick whose managing Crystal Palace now.
Nat Phillips was motm that day, he had a load of boss games for us and ye know what, I can't even fucking remember who he stepped in for. Great times though.

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Re: Nat Phillips
« Reply #93 on: October 31, 2020, 08:52:47 pm »
Made up for him. He's a bit rugged and isn't elegant but he didn't need to be. Safe in possession, good in the air.

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Re: Nat Phillips
« Reply #94 on: October 31, 2020, 08:53:08 pm »
What a lovely interview after the match, well in Nat :scarf

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Re: Nat Phillips
« Reply #95 on: October 31, 2020, 08:53:46 pm »
If he is fit he plays. Better him than Matip who breaks down once every 3 games these days. Can’t afford that kind of uncertainty.

If Matip is fit, he plays and rightfully so

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Re: Nat Phillips
« Reply #96 on: October 31, 2020, 08:56:14 pm »
Was immense

That header at the end capped it beautifully
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Re: Nat Phillips
« Reply #97 on: October 31, 2020, 08:56:30 pm »
What a lovely interview after the match, well in Nat :scarf

Do you have a link?

Well played Nat. Impressive facial hair too.

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Re: Nat Phillips
« Reply #98 on: October 31, 2020, 08:57:17 pm »
Didn't put a foot wrong.  Maybe one wrong header, but at least he won it first.  ;)

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Re: Nat Phillips
« Reply #99 on: October 31, 2020, 09:01:56 pm »
Do you have a link?

Well played Nat. Impressive facial hair too.
Will have look, it was on sky after the match.

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Re: Nat Phillips
« Reply #100 on: October 31, 2020, 09:03:44 pm »
Do you have a link?

Well played Nat. Impressive facial hair too.
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Re: Nat Phillips
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Re: Nat Phillips
« Reply #103 on: October 31, 2020, 09:07:27 pm »
Well done lad, great performance.

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Re: Nat Phillips
« Reply #104 on: October 31, 2020, 09:07:49 pm »
Maybe he’ll be our Alex Watson who gets rolled out occasionally when the ale house sides want to mix it with us.

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Re: Nat Phillips
« Reply #105 on: October 31, 2020, 09:08:19 pm »
Thanks! Comes across very well.
As he said huge day for him and his family, will be able to tell his kids and grandkids.

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Re: Nat Phillips
« Reply #106 on: October 31, 2020, 09:08:24 pm »
MotM. Big pressure and didn't put a foot wrong.
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Re: Nat Phillips
« Reply #107 on: October 31, 2020, 09:11:00 pm »
He was excellent against Everton in FA Cup too.

Be interesting to see what happens Tuesday and Sunday now with CB choices.
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Re: Nat Phillips
« Reply #108 on: October 31, 2020, 09:12:38 pm »
The beard plays a big role.

Rugged, uncomplicated, aerially dominant old style centreback.
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Re: Nat Phillips
« Reply #109 on: October 31, 2020, 09:14:45 pm »
He was excellent against Everton in FA Cup too.

Be interesting to see what happens Tuesday and Sunday now with CB choices.

He can’t play on Tuesday as he wasn’t registered for the CL

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Re: Nat Phillips
« Reply #110 on: October 31, 2020, 09:15:27 pm »
He was excellent against Everton in FA Cup too.

Be interesting to see what happens Tuesday and Sunday now with CB choices.

Guess it’ll be back to Williams on Tuesday.

Then same on as today vs City unless Matip is ready.

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Re: Nat Phillips
« Reply #111 on: October 31, 2020, 09:33:50 pm »
Great debut for the lad, just such a shame it wasn't in front of a packed Kop. Still, he won't forget it in a hurry.

I can only remember one poor pass the whole game and nothing came of it anyway.

He really reminds me of your typical blood and guts Championship style defender. Tough, good in the air, read the game well and plays it simple or bangs it long. He will probably be our number 4 centre half for the rest of the season after that effort. He would probably have to up his game a bit against a high pressing team, but against the West Ham's, Burnley's etc, he'll do just fine. He might get a few games in the FA Cup and dead rubbers in the UCL.

I wonder if Haller has found his way out of Nat's pocket yet?

I'd rather play for Liverpool Reserves than Everton.

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Re: Nat Phillips
« Reply #112 on: October 31, 2020, 09:37:38 pm »
Great debut for the lad, just such a shame it wasn't in front of a packed Kop. Still, he won't forget it in a hurry.

I can only remember one poor pass the whole game and nothing came of it anyway.

He really reminds me of your typical blood and guts Championship style defender. Tough, good in the air, read the game well and plays it simple or bangs it long. He will probably be our number 4 centre half for the rest of the season after that effort. He would probably have to up his game a bit against a high pressing team, but against the West Ham's, Burnley's etc, he'll do just fine. He might get a few games in the FA Cup and dead rubbers in the UCL.

I wonder if Haller has found his way out of Nat's pocket yet?
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Re: Nat Phillips
« Reply #113 on: October 31, 2020, 09:38:09 pm »
https://twitter.com/AnfieldWatch/status/1322627200852594690?s=19

You could see he was trying to contain his emotions at the end there  ;D.  Honestly what a game from the lad.
That’s just lovely. Really pleased for him. Deserves all the praise he’s getting tonight.

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Re: Nat Phillips
« Reply #114 on: October 31, 2020, 09:39:57 pm »
Made up for him. He's a bit rugged and isn't elegant but he didn't need to be. Safe in possession, good in the air.

Like a bearded Tony Adams.

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Re: Nat Phillips
« Reply #115 on: October 31, 2020, 09:43:30 pm »
The Boltonian god of towering headers.

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Re: Nat Phillips
« Reply #116 on: October 31, 2020, 09:47:50 pm »
I'm sure his family are very proud of him and rightly so. Shame there were no spectators.

I get the impression Klopp sees something of himself in Nat (as a player).

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Re: Nat Phillips
« Reply #117 on: October 31, 2020, 09:50:25 pm »
Hes gonna be the Kevin Stewart of Defenders, he will make 12 appearances this year do ok and we will sell him for 28 million quid.  ;D

Made up for him though. He did really well.

IMO hes a proptotype top half championship bottom half Prem defender. Hes got good height and air game and overall reading of the game, but not particular fast (or slow) or good (or bad) on the ball. Perfectly fine against a Haller with for example but not against Bayern in a semi-final by any means.

we are trying to be the best team in the world so he could probably be improved on even as the 5th choice emergency center back, but on the other hand he can probably do the job on many occasions if its required. For me he looks best suited to physical battle type games.

Matip is miles better
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Re: Nat Phillips
« Reply #118 on: October 31, 2020, 10:21:20 pm »
Matip is better defender in all aspects except for fitness. However, it is a gamble to have a fragile player starting and wasting a sub. See Lallana.

Nat has also played in Bundesliga which is a strong league and yielded a CL champion last season. He has been tested at a high level and we should trust him to do a good job.

Let’s hope like Trent, he grabbed this opportunity with both hands and made the centre back position his own.

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Re: Nat Phillips
« Reply #119 on: October 31, 2020, 10:23:24 pm »
https://twitter.com/AnfieldWatch/status/1322627200852594690?s=19

You could see he was trying to contain his emotions at the end there  ;D.  Honestly what a game from the lad.

Passed up a scholarship in economics @ the University of North Carolina 4 years ago to make a MOTM debut for Liverpool in a win at Anfield.

Amazing how some like Brewster, Hoever, Solanke, Kent, Camacho, Ibe all got moved on for some decent fees yet this lad must have shown something to eventually get his break.

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