Topic: Liverpool 0-0 Man United: Half-time...

[-Q-]

So everyones fit, considering who were against Kenny will play the strongest team he can, be interesting to see what he thinks to be our actual best XI is then.

------------------Reina------------------
Johnson Carragher Agger Enrique
------------------Lucas------------------
-Kuyt----------Gerrard-----Downing-
-----------------Suarez-----------------
-----------------Carroll-----------------

For me.

I'd feel more confident with Nani or Young up against Kelly.  And we need Skrtel in the middle with Agger, Carra makes us play 20 yards deeper, creating space for Rooney to exploit in the hole [insert Mick McCarthy gif here].

[-Q-]

Can Jay score goals?

No, but that is what Gerrard, Suarez, Carroll, Kuyt and Downing will be on the pitch to do.

[Alonso_The_Assassin]

Personally, I am not sure about Charlie Adam starting. But, I am getting a strong gut feeling that he is going to score. I also had a similar feeling about Andy scoring against the bitters and changed my avatar and sig before the derby in his honour. Lets hope it works again, eh?

Have the same feeling about Charlie, too.

[Number 7]

got a feeling that kenny might start henderson in this, anyone agree?

No. Same reason he didn't start against Everton.

Gerrard will start alongside Lucas. Not even sure that Adam will get in. I think the front 6 will be Lucas, Gerrard, Kuyt, Downing, Suarez and Carroll.

[Anywhichwayicant]

No. Same reason he didn't start against Everton.

Gerrard will start alongside Lucas. Not even sure that Adam will get in. I think the front 6 will be Lucas, Gerrard, Kuyt, Downing, Suarez and Carroll.

Exactly what I hope it is.

[kj999]

Exactly what I hope it is.

Roger to that.

Obvious team - Pepe, Kelly, Carra, Skrtel, Enrique, plus those 6.

Win.

[edge]

I'm gonna hazard a guess: Luis and Stevie starts on the bench.

Can see us fielding something like:

Reina
Kelly - Carra - Skrtel(Agger if fit) - Enrique
Kuyt - Henderson - Lucas - Adam - Downing
Carroll

Luis and Stevie coming on early in second, replacing Hendo and Downing/Kuyt, tearing up a worn down United-defence. Johnson in for Kelly around 70, supposing no forced subs before that.

[-Q-]

Roger to that.

Obvious team - Pepe, Kelly, Carra, Skrtel, Enrique, plus those 6.

Win.

Swap Carra for Agger and Utd are in for a hiding.

[CorKopite]

Not sure what I want to see really. Wouldn't mind seeing Carroll and Suarez up front again but at the same time a 3 man midifield could be quality aswell as United's weakest area of the pitch is central midfield IMO. Could have bucket loads of possession and just overrun them if we play a central 3 of Lucas-Stevie-Adam.

[Camarero25]

I'm gonna hazard a guess: Luis and Stevie starts on the bench.

Can see us fielding something like:

Reina
Kelly - Carra - Skrtel(Agger if fit) - Enrique
Kuyt - Henderson - Lucas - Adam - Downing
Carroll

Luis and Stevie coming on early in second, replacing Hendo and Downing/Kuyt, tearing up a worn down United-defence. Johnson in for Kelly around 70, supposing no forced subs before that.

Suarez on the bench? No chance. I suspect Stevie will start too.

[Dmode101]

                               Reina
          Johnson - skrtl - Agger - Enrique
bellamy(kuyt sub) - stevie - Lucas - Downing (aurelio sub if we lead in second half)
                     suarez - Carroll

most HOPEFUL AND ATTACKING line up when all fit with most players having the best technique and pace.

[Dmode101]

I'm gonna hazard a guess: Luis and Stevie starts on the bench.

Can see us fielding something like:

Reina
Kelly - Carra - Skrtel(Agger if fit) - Enrique
Kuyt - Henderson - Lucas - Adam - Downing
Carroll

Luis and Stevie coming on early in second, replacing Hendo and Downing/Kuyt, tearing up a worn down United-defence. Johnson in for Kelly around 70, supposing no forced subs before that.

very negative. a line up that mancs would love to have - a defensive line up in home ground sends the wrong signal and reflects badly on us.
they are trained to break teams down. they get lost if teams attack them often and with a plan becos fergie has instill the foolish pride that they are too good to be attacked.

[Scribble8]

The way we've beaten United is always with a balanced line-up with very aggressive players on the pitch.

I hope Carroll sits this one out. I would much rather see Suarez alone with Downing and Kuyt on the flanks or possibly Bellamy. Cant fcking wait. 

[edmundljs]

As much as the magnitude of this match, I am quietly optimistic about tomorrow. Based on recent history, I hope that we can play them every week 'cos they simply couldn't figure us out. A win tomorrow, and more important show the rest of the Premier League how to beat them.

[-Willo-]

College today is going to go so slow it's unbelievable, just want it over and done with so I can look forward to tomorrow,

[-Willo-]

The way we've beaten United is always with a balanced line-up with very aggressive players on the pitch.

I hope Carroll sits this one out. I would much rather see Suarez alone with Downing and Kuyt on the flanks or possibly Bellamy. Cant fcking wait. 

Same, would suit a very high intesity that would and was one of the key reasons we won them, we were fast and just simply attacked the fuck out of 'em

[ziggyy]

Seriously... time seems to crawl really slowly this week....

[JohnnoWhite]

There's woe and doom and gloom all around from some of the "famous" TV pundits re Rooney's 3 match Euro ban. WTF did they expect him to get for kicking unprovoked lumps out of the defender - a gentle tut-tut and a wrist slap?
Fook me - it was a dead right nailed on straight red. End of story. When the fuck will our silly Scouse bleeder learn??

I know this has nowt to do with LFC v MUFC but I needed to say it - hope it's tolerated.....

[woof]

Another clash with our arch enemy. In the past, I looked forward to this clash but not this season. We know how the Mancs have come out of the blocks flying although the wheels are starting to fall off in the last few games. Nothing to do with that. All I hope for is for us to win consistently, not only in the marquee games. We are now building to have a mentality that will make us champions, hopefully within the next 2 seasons. That means we have to be business-like. We need to win games we ought to win and "do our best" against the top teams. So what if we beat Mancs on Saturday 7-0 but end up 7th at the end of the season?

[Lille Camille]

Another clash with our arch enemy. In the past, I looked forward to this clash but not this season. We know how the Mancs have come out of the blocks flying although the wheels are starting to fall off in the last few games. Nothing to do with that. All I hope for is for us to win consistently, not only in the marquee games. We are now building to have a mentality that will make us champions, hopefully within the next 2 seasons. That means we have to be business-like. We need to win games we ought to win and "do our best" against the top teams. So what if we beat Mancs on Saturday 7-0 but end up 7th at the end of the season?

Do our best? We aren't Wigan we're Liverpool Football Club.

[Roy of the rovers]

not sure if this is my plaice to say, but these puns are getting out of hand

Yeah, you'd need to be a monk to stay sane here - sole-destroying...

[JohnnoWhite]

Can see a ray of sunshine coming...eel be here shortly....

[JN Jonsson]

Thinking of this game , and by then Bellamy has to start. Play with a player like Downing that lacks form, wont really work, eh?

[Nazi Dickhead]

Stinking drunk earlier today, so hopefully this game will come around a lot quicker! House full of scousers and mancs, new HD T.V can't wait!

[Danyaals Kop]

Heart says we will win 3-0.

Head says we will lose 2-1.

I'm blowing my mind up tonight.

[KeithK83]

Anyone know who is reffing this one - please dont say Howard Webb

[JN Jonsson]

There aint something like logic or head in this game.

Its all about heart and attitude!

[Gerr8ard]

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GO REDS!

[stevedo]

Anyone know who is reffing this one - please dont say Howard Webb

Marriner - http://www.soccerbase.com/referees/referee.sd?referee_id=831

[DominicQ]

Had a dream we won 8-0 and Carra got a brace. Something tells me it wasn't a premonition.

[Carlito Roberto]

Thinking of this game , and by then Bellamy has to start. Play with a player like Downing that lacks form, wont really work, eh?

Bellamy played twice for Wales in the International break so he's got no chance of starting. Write off Downing at your peril, it's only a matter of time before the lad makes a match winning contribution.

[elbow]

Had a dream we won 8-0 and Carra got a brace. Something tells me it wasn't a premonition.

I'll take 8-2. Suarez (4), Carroll (3) and Gerrard (1). 2 Carra o.g.'s for United!

Might be a tad optimollusktic

[maqu006]

I think we should start with:

                    Reina
Kelly    Carra         Agger      Enrique

              Lucas      Gerrard

Kuyt             Suarez         Downing

                    Carroll

Subs:
Doni
Johnson
Skrtel
Adam
Bellamy
Henderson
Aurelio

[DonkeyWan]

Bad feeling about this game, our backline is a bit iffy at the minute, but its midfield where we are really struggling. Would take any kind of positive result right now. I expect;

--------------Reina
Kelly (if fit)---JC---MS----Enrique
Kuyt---Gerrard---Lucas---Adam---Downing
--------------Suarez

[Twiggthemanc]

Bad feeling about this game, our backline is decimated at the moment, but CM is where we might struggle. Will take any kind of result if you offered it me now. I expect:

------------Da Gea
Smalling - Jones - Vidic - Evra
Nani-Anderson-Fletcher-Young
--------Rooney-Welbeck------

[R.A.La]

I think we should start with:

                    Reina
Kelly    Carra         Agger      Enrique

              Lucas      Gerrard

Kuyt             Suarez         Downing

                    Carroll

Subs:
Doni
Johnson
Skrtel
Adam
Bellamy
Henderson
Aurelio

Thats what I'd go for.

[stevedo]

Bad feeling about this game, our backline is decimated at the moment, but CM is where we might struggle. Will take any kind of result if you offered it me now. I expect:

------------Da Gea
Smalling - Jones - Vidic - Evra
Nani-Anderson-Fletcher-Young
--------Rooney-Welbeck------

That'd be the 3 of the first choice back 4 surely, including the future England captain?

As for taking any result, how about Liverpool winning 2-0? 

[Twiggthemanc]

That'd be the 3 of the first choice back 4 surely, including the future England captain?

As for taking any result, how about Liverpool winning 2-0? 

Smalling, Rio, Vidic are all doubtful. I don't know how fit any of them are.

And I meant positive result. I'm fed up of losing to you lot. Ever since I joined RAWK I've had nothing at Anfield.

[stevied]

Smalling, Rio, Vidic are all doubtful. I don't know how fit any of them are.

And I meant positive result. I'm fed up of losing to you lot. Ever since I joined RAWK I've had nothing at Anfield.

Your a good omen Twigg stay here for a very long time

[elbow]

Smalling, Rio, Vidic are all doubtful. I don't know how fit any of them are.

And I meant positive result. I'm fed up of losing to you lot. Ever since I joined RAWK I've had nothing at Anfield.

You can win tomorrow if you like as long we can dominate the league for the next 20 years or so. Deal?!!