Topic: Liverpool 1-1 Blackburn Rovers: (Maxi) 2nd half latest....

[gazzathered]

Won't mind getting to see Hoillett for 90 minutes, seems to be a lot of hype around him.

He is good and hope he doesn't play as he's their dangers man

[tommy LFC]

He's a free transfer as well in the summer? Nice audition for him here then.

[Crackerjack Sam]

I really hope we hit these bastards where it hurts. They'll be riled up for the game but so will will we. Send Steve Kean packing. He's a nice guy but was always a caretaker. Dirk has to start for me.

[helmboy_nige]

Hope to see Carroll start.  Time to take advantage of the zillion corners we are getting.

Let's be bold and kill 'em.

[bigbear]

I really hope we hit these bastards where it hurts. They'll be riled up for the game but so will will we. Send Steve Kean packing. He's a nice guy but was always a caretaker. Dirk has to start for me.

I just don't get where the "Dirk must start" comes from.

Do you think he is playing well ?

[Fauxy]

Dirk has to start for me.

Id rather see Carroll if im honest

[Crackerjack Sam]

I just don't get where the "Dirk must start" comes from.

Do you think he is playing well ?

Rather him than Downing. Im always a fan of Dirk playing at home. Be also good to see the man get his 50th

[bigbear]

Hope to see Carroll start.  Time to take advantage of the zillion corners we are getting.

Let's be bold and kill 'em.

Carroll for me too. We need to give him some opportunities, he looks more likely to score than most and we have to remember why we paid the money for him in the first place not that long ago.

If the lad could get a couple of goals today our season would take a serious upward turn. We are playing the bottom of the League so if we cannot give him the chance of playing and scoring today then he is getting sold in January.

[bigbear]

Rather him than Downing. Im always a fan of Dirk playing at home. Be also good to see the man get his 50th

I'd like to see Downing, Carroll, Suarez and Bellamy all start.

[DG]

I'd give anything to see Carroll.

[scouse29]

Same team we had against Villa just swap Maxi for Downing.

Downing started against villa?

[Fauxy]

I'd like to see Downing, Carroll, Suarez and Bellamy all start.

I would like that too, but with Suarez playing behind Carroll for a change, rather than Carroll playing behind Suarez.

[MikaelLFC]

I think there will be one at Old Trafford today.......... 

Well, I hope they think so and that they'll get a good surprise. That's what would happen in a fair world at least, but the world isn't fair...

[bigbear]

I would like that too, but with Suarez playing behind Carroll for a change, rather than Carroll playing behind Suarez.

Agreed. Carroll in the box with the other 3 just swapping about behind him.

[Nazi Dickhead]

not on tele this is it? liveonlinefooty day?

[tommy LFC]

I'd give anything to see Carroll.

Hope you'd give 3 points... 

Sorry, couldnt reisist, good chance for carroll, these will completely sit off and we'll him to mix things up imo

[MikaelLFC]

Agreed. Carroll in the box with the other 3 just swapping about behind him.

I'd fancy that as well. However, I'd still like to see the pass and move style of play, i.e., many times when Carroll's on we have a tendency to start doing long balls only and we end up losing the ball too often.

[Fauxy]

Only thing I would say abot playing Carroll today is that we will need to play the ball to his feet more, Samba is a big aerial presence for them.

[ganson]

Reina - Johnson, Skrtel, Agger, Enrique - Adam, Spearing - Downing, Suarez, Bellamy - Carroll

This is how I would like us to line up this afternoon. Hopefully we'll se a Gerrard sub in the second half. Tbf can't see Blackburn score the way we have been defending the last couple of games. 3-0 is my bet.

[Crackerjack Sam]

Hope to see Carroll start.  Time to take advantage of the zillion corners we are getting.

Let's be bold and kill 'em.

just hope we can get out corners right

[jimmyred2010]

I love kuyt be had a shocker against Wigan, he just lacked that bit of pace and attacking edge that we needed on the right mid.

An impact sub is a better role for him, last 20, work hard, get at people.

But for a full 90 minutes i think the wing backs are more than happy to bomb forward and not worry about kuyt behind them.

[joezydudek]

Only thing I would say abot playing Carroll today is that we will need to play the ball to his feet more, Samba is a big aerial presence for them.

Good point that, we didn't see the best out of him at Fulham for similar reasons. I guess at the very least, playing Carroll keeps Samba away from Agger and Skrtel at our corners.

[TOMMO86]

Stevie's been subbed for Suarez a couple of times? yeah? bu they've never played together?

Man United this season, Stoke at home last season was Suarez first game an scored, He played with Gerrard. Remember the behind back heal to Gerrard....

[DutchRed]

Downing started against villa?

He did, don't you remember him being given dog's abuse for 90 minutes? The Villa fans treated him as if he still were one of their own because the only 'support' they gave their own lads was dog's abuse too. And he whipped in the corner for the first goal.

[Crackerjack Sam]

I'd give anything to see Carroll.

Pray he does a job. These are there for the taking but could be up for it for their manager. Keep Samba occupied and make his day a miserable one.

[bigbear]

I'd fancy that as well. However, I'd still like to see the pass and move style of play, i.e., many times when Carroll's on we have a tendency to start doing long balls only and we end up losing the ball too often.

I think that is a bit of a myth. It's only when Carra plays that we are compelled to "hit the big man".

There have been times this season when Carroll has played that we have moved the ball well and looked good. Stoke away in the League Cup in particular the first half was excellent, Sunderland at home first half, Wolves at home.

The trade off with Carroll is that we lose the extra man in midfield and so against a side that can pass the ball there is a bigger onus on Adam in midpark.

[scouse29]

He did, don't you remember him being given dog's abuse for 90 minutes? The Villa fans treated him as if he still were one of their own because the only 'support' they gave their own lads was dog's abuse too. And he whipped in the corner for the first goal.

My post was in connection with MBL wanting the same side as villa but shopping maxi for downing.

I remember him playing hence the post.

[Nazi Dickhead]

I do hope we see more of Carroll today, felt sort for him the last few games as he has looked quite sharp but just not enough time on the pitch to make an impact. And of course if a see stevie g get a few mins will make my xmas!! 

[DutchRed]

My post was in connection with MBL wanting the same side as villa but shopping maxi for downing.

I remember him playing hence the post.

Sorry mate, misread it. Guess it's the Big Boxing Day Hangover.

[**** The Pain Away.]

Geeerrraaarrrd!

[Jeffe]

Much rather see Carroll than Dirk today. to be honest I'd rather have anyone over Dirk at the moment.

2-0.

[peachybum]

I think that is a bit of a myth. It's only when Carra plays that we are compelled to "hit the big man".

There have been times this season when Carroll has played that we have moved the ball well and looked good. Stoke away in the League Cup in particular the first half was excellent, Sunderland at home first half, Wolves at home.

The trade off with Carroll is that we lose the extra man in midfield and so against a side that can pass the ball there is a bigger onus on Adam in midpark.

I wouldn't mind that. I want a change in approach. It's all well and good having the best defence in the league but we need to score more.

If we stop packing midfield we will concede more goals BUT we may actually score a few more aswell.

[scouse29]

Sorry mate, misread it. Guess it's the Big Boxing Day Hangover.

No worries mate. You best get back on it.

[skaka]

Likely team.imo

                     Reina
Johnson   Skrtel   Agger    Enrique

Downing   Adam  Henderson   Bellamy

              Carroll    Suarez 

[babraham]

Someone is due a thumping...but I'd take 1-0.

Hopefully Stevie gets 10 minutes at the end in a casual run out with the game already won.

[skaka]

Someone is due a thumping...but I'd take 1-0.

Hopefully Stevie gets 10 minutes at the end in a casual run out with the game already won.

Agree.

[Dreams-and-Songs]

                               Carrol
                                         Suarez
                Bellamey                        Downing
                             Adam  Spearing

               Enrique    Agger   Skrtel    Johnson
                                  Reina

Would love to see that.

[Aidy D]

Hopefully Carroll will start today can see us battering this lot 

[Roslagen]

Shelvey over Spearing I hope? Any team news?

 

Would prefer Downing and Maxi on the wings for this one, to save Bellamy for Newcastle.

[Fauxy]

I think Spearing would offer more security but I think what we need is ball retention and technical skills against Blakburn.. they will most likely be on the defensive side for the most of this game. So Id much rather Henderson than Spearing