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Re: Liverpool complete deal to sign Ragnar Klavan
« Reply #200 on: August 14, 2016, 06:01:18 pm »
Perfect. 

Keep it up.

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Re: Liverpool complete deal to sign Ragnar Klavan
« Reply #201 on: August 14, 2016, 06:07:46 pm »
Looks like a Skrtel in form, very calm and confident. His running and style is similar. He even likes to drop low like Skrtel.

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Re: Liverpool complete deal to sign Ragnar Klavan
« Reply #202 on: August 14, 2016, 06:08:28 pm »
More like Henchoz than Hyppia imo. How good was he against Arsenal today?
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Re: Liverpool complete deal to sign Ragnar Klavan
« Reply #203 on: August 14, 2016, 06:12:15 pm »
Thought he did decently well - would like to see him for their first and their 3rd again. Anyone done this? Felt he vacated his space too easily for the first and got dragged across instead of stepping up; could be wrong?

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Re: Liverpool complete deal to sign Ragnar Klavan
« Reply #204 on: August 14, 2016, 06:14:31 pm »
Thought he had a very good game.

Looks a great signing for the money we've paid and given he's come here as a bit of an unknown outside of the countries he's played in.

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Re: Liverpool complete deal to sign Ragnar Klavan
« Reply #205 on: August 14, 2016, 06:16:27 pm »
I thought he was great, very calm and composed. Impressed.

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Re: Liverpool complete deal to sign Ragnar Klavan
« Reply #206 on: August 14, 2016, 10:23:27 pm »
What a signing he could be.

He was great today!

We've got 4 solid Cbs.  When was the last time could you say that??

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Re: Liverpool complete deal to sign Ragnar Klavan
« Reply #207 on: August 14, 2016, 10:32:35 pm »
He played Walcott onside by running 10 yards deeper than the rest of his defence. Skrtel would have got slaughtered for that and rightfully so.

Solid for the most part but let's not pretend he is the new Sami.
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Re: Liverpool complete deal to sign Ragnar Klavan
« Reply #208 on: August 14, 2016, 10:36:34 pm »
Not bad at all for your competitive debut at the Emirates. His experience showed.

Very shrewd buy, Jurgen.

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Re: Liverpool complete deal to sign Ragnar Klavan
« Reply #209 on: August 14, 2016, 10:37:30 pm »
He played Walcott onside by running 10 yards deeper than the rest of his defence. Skrtel would have got slaughtered for that and rightfully so.

Solid for the most part but let's not pretend he is the new Sami.

He was tracking a runner, he did exactly the right thing, wasn't his fault no one was on the left, he can only do his job. Not really like the ones Skrtel is involved in where play is on the halfway line and he's mile behind for no reason.

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Re: Liverpool complete deal to sign Ragnar Klavan
« Reply #210 on: August 14, 2016, 10:37:58 pm »
He just like, you know.....defends!

Keep it up Ragnar.

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Re: Liverpool complete deal to sign Ragnar Klavan
« Reply #211 on: August 14, 2016, 10:38:28 pm »
He was tracking a runner, he did exactly the right thing, wasn't his fault no one was on the left, he can only do his job. Not really like the ones Skrtel is involved in where play is on the halfway line and he's mile behind for no reason.

There was at least 2 other players keeping Walcott onside too.

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Re: Liverpool complete deal to sign Ragnar Klavan
« Reply #212 on: August 14, 2016, 10:39:04 pm »
He was tracking a runner, he did exactly the right thing, wasn't his fault no one was on the left, he can only do his job.

Tracking a runner 10 yards deeper than the rest of the defensive line? No. Sorry, but it's poor. All he had to do was stop and the lad runs miles offside. Why is he tracking him? What benefit is there? Just stop and he's miles offside as would Walcott have been.
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Re: Liverpool complete deal to sign Ragnar Klavan
« Reply #213 on: August 14, 2016, 10:39:59 pm »
There was at least 2 other players keeping Walcott onside too.

No there wasn't. I'm watching it right now. Paused it at the point of pass. Walcott is 5 yards behind everyone except Klavan. Klavan runs back and plays 3 of them onside.
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Re: Liverpool complete deal to sign Ragnar Klavan
« Reply #214 on: August 14, 2016, 10:41:34 pm »
Finally someone who realises that sometimes we don't need to pass and the ball needs to get gone.

Also very strong defensively in the air today, granted vs a small arsenal attack.

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Re: Liverpool complete deal to sign Ragnar Klavan
« Reply #215 on: August 14, 2016, 10:41:51 pm »
For me he takes most of the blame for their 1st and 3rd goal but that had a lot to do with him learning about his teammates and their habits. His composure and calmness will be major assets for us this season.

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Re: Liverpool complete deal to sign Ragnar Klavan
« Reply #216 on: August 14, 2016, 10:43:10 pm »
No there wasn't. I'm watching it right now. Paused it at the point of pass. Walcott is 5 yards behind everyone except Klavan. Klavan runs back and plays 3 of them onside.

There is at least Henderson and I think someone towards the RB position.

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Re: Liverpool complete deal to sign Ragnar Klavan
« Reply #217 on: August 14, 2016, 10:43:59 pm »
For me he takes most of the blame for their 1st and 3rd goal but that had a lot to do with him learning about his teammates and their habits. His composure and calmness will be major assets for us this season.

How I see it too although maybe a bit harshbon free kick as that was a brilliant cross. The first goal though is no doubt on him. It was absolutely shocking. If it was Skrtel and not a new signing people would be slaughtering him.

I think his general play was really good however so that's encouraging. The dropping behind the line can be solved in training.
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Re: Liverpool complete deal to sign Ragnar Klavan
« Reply #218 on: August 14, 2016, 10:45:32 pm »
Skrtel would have got slaughtered for that and rightfully so.


If it was Skrtel and not a new signing people would be slaughtering him.


Such a boring troll, desperate to cause shit.

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Re: Liverpool complete deal to sign Ragnar Klavan
« Reply #219 on: August 14, 2016, 10:45:39 pm »
Looks a bargain can't say much else just think he could of blocked Walcotts shot but we may not have come back like we did....

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Re: Liverpool complete deal to sign Ragnar Klavan
« Reply #220 on: August 14, 2016, 10:46:32 pm »
Plays Sanchez and the other fella onside, but Henderson is playing Walcott on, and Lovren possibly is too (bit tighter that one).

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Re: Liverpool complete deal to sign Ragnar Klavan
« Reply #221 on: August 14, 2016, 10:46:39 pm »
The first goal though is no doubt on him. It was absolutely shocking.
I think he expected that Moreno was right behind him, had he knew it wasn`t so the best solution was to hold the line and try to block the passing lane to Walcott as Ramsey would have been offside if Iwobi still wanted to try that option.

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Re: Liverpool complete deal to sign Ragnar Klavan
« Reply #222 on: August 14, 2016, 10:46:50 pm »
Such a boring troll, desperate to cause shit.

Fordy can't help it.

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Re: Liverpool complete deal to sign Ragnar Klavan
« Reply #223 on: August 14, 2016, 10:48:25 pm »
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Re: Liverpool complete deal to sign Ragnar Klavan
« Reply #224 on: August 14, 2016, 10:49:16 pm »
AWWYC.

He's definitely a banned member anyway.

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Re: Liverpool complete deal to sign Ragnar Klavan
« Reply #225 on: August 14, 2016, 10:49:21 pm »
I think he expected that Moreno was right behind him, had he knew it wasn`t so the best solution was to hold the line and try to block the passing lane to Walcott as Ramsey would have been offside if Iwobi still wanted to try that option.

He probably expected his left back to be positioned at left back.

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Re: Liverpool complete deal to sign Ragnar Klavan
« Reply #226 on: August 14, 2016, 10:50:04 pm »
There is at least Henderson and I think someone towards the RB position.

You're wrong mate.

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Re: Liverpool complete deal to sign Ragnar Klavan
« Reply #227 on: August 14, 2016, 10:50:41 pm »
Such a boring troll, desperate to cause shit.

Oh go away you absolute melt.
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Re: Liverpool complete deal to sign Ragnar Klavan
« Reply #228 on: August 14, 2016, 10:51:31 pm »
You're wrong mate.



Ah haven't seen that angle. Yeah he does then.

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Re: Liverpool complete deal to sign Ragnar Klavan
« Reply #229 on: August 14, 2016, 10:51:39 pm »
Looking at the first goal again, Klavan is tracking a runner when he drops deep, nothing wrong with that. It's nothing like Skrtel who would retreat to the six yard box the minute he sensed danger.
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Re: Liverpool complete deal to sign Ragnar Klavan
« Reply #230 on: August 14, 2016, 10:51:50 pm »
He's definitely a banned member anyway.

Course I am. Having an opinion different to you must make me a banned member eh. Grow up lad. It's genuinely embarrassing acting the way you do.
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Re: Liverpool complete deal to sign Ragnar Klavan
« Reply #231 on: August 14, 2016, 10:52:40 pm »
You're wrong mate.


He's following a runner, don't see the problem there. He'd have to be very brave to try and play off side in that position.
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Re: Liverpool complete deal to sign Ragnar Klavan
« Reply #232 on: August 14, 2016, 10:52:46 pm »
Course I am. Having an opinion different to you must make me a banned member eh. Grow up lad. It's genuinely embarrassing acting the way you do.

Nothing to do with having a different opinion, it's to do with how you post. I'm not the only one who has noticed it as had a few messages about it.

No need to get so defensive and abusive...

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Re: Liverpool complete deal to sign Ragnar Klavan
« Reply #233 on: August 14, 2016, 10:52:57 pm »
Looking at the first goal again, Klavan is tracking a runner when he drops deep, nothing wrong with that. It's nothing like Skrtel who would retreat to the six yard box the minute he sensed danger.

There is something wrong with it. Proven by the fact he played a lad onside to score who would have ultimately been a mile off if he just held the line.

As I said. His general performance was quite good I thought, but he made a mistake for the first goal.
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Re: Liverpool complete deal to sign Ragnar Klavan
« Reply #234 on: August 14, 2016, 10:53:26 pm »
Looking at the first goal again, Klavan is tracking a runner when he drops deep, nothing wrong with that. It's nothing like Skrtel who would retreat to the six yard box the minute he sensed danger.
Yes there is something wrong with it......... like playing someone onside which leads to a goal. That don't distract from the fact that he had a good game, but he still made a mistake simple as that.

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Re: Liverpool complete deal to sign Ragnar Klavan
« Reply #235 on: August 14, 2016, 10:53:31 pm »
Looking at the first goal again, Klavan is tracking a runner when he drops deep, nothing wrong with that. It's nothing like Skrtel who would retreat to the six yard box the minute he sensed danger.

Its exactly what Skrtel used to do though.

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Re: Liverpool complete deal to sign Ragnar Klavan
« Reply #236 on: August 14, 2016, 10:54:25 pm »
Nothing to do with having a different opinion, it's to do with how you post. I'm not the only one who has noticed it as had a few messages about it.

No need to get so defensive and abusive...

Yeah I must be a banned member. Who was I was first? Mac Red or something? Now I'm Fordy or AWWYC or something. Obviously the way I post which is why i'm being accused of being multiple different people :lmao
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Re: Liverpool complete deal to sign Ragnar Klavan
« Reply #237 on: August 14, 2016, 10:55:05 pm »
You're not Fordy. I know that for sure.

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Re: Liverpool complete deal to sign Ragnar Klavan
« Reply #238 on: August 14, 2016, 10:55:33 pm »
Yeah I must be a banned member. Who was I was first? Mac Red or something? Now I'm Fordy or AWWYC or something. Obviously the way I post which is why i'm being accused of being multiple different people :lmao

No, I called Peter as MacRed after a few days of him being on here and turned out I was right. Knew you were a banned member back then, just not which.

You clearly are.


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Re: Liverpool complete deal to sign Ragnar Klavan
« Reply #239 on: August 14, 2016, 10:55:45 pm »
You're not Fordy. I know that for sure.

Alright Columbo, which one is Fordy?
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