Author Topic: Joe Allen (Read 109601 times)

greg9r · « **Reply #160 on:** April 15, 2016, 11:58:57 am »

Arrived yesterday, changed the game yesterday. Love how he stepped up under Klopp

joezydudek · « **Reply #161 on:** April 15, 2016, 12:08:27 pm »

Quote from: Lar Salty on April 15, 2016, 06:34:35 am

Of course the Joe Allen supporters try to make this about Allen. Never mind the fact that he looked completely pedestrian literally the entire time he was on the pitch. We won so it must have been up to him.

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Scarlet` · « **Reply #162 on:** April 15, 2016, 12:48:16 pm »

With the beard and hair, he's copied Pirlo

Culaldinho · « **Reply #163 on:** April 15, 2016, 12:52:12 pm »

No show like a Joe show.

Give the lad a new contract...

Doc Red · « **Reply #164 on:** April 15, 2016, 12:52:55 pm »

Quote from: Lar Salty on April 15, 2016, 06:34:35 am

Of course the Joe Allen supporters try to make this about Allen. Never mind the fact that he looked completely pedestrian literally the entire time he was on the pitch. We won so it must have been up to him.

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MrRaptorTurtle · « **Reply #165 on:** April 15, 2016, 12:53:34 pm »

Quote from: Scarlet` on April 15, 2016, 12:48:16 pm

With the beard and hair, he's copied Pirlo

No my friend, Pirlo has copied our Joe

Solomon Grundy · « **Reply #166 on:** April 15, 2016, 12:55:11 pm »

Quote from: greg9r on April 15, 2016, 11:58:57 am

Arrived yesterday, changed the game yesterday. Love how he stepped up under Klopp

That doesn't look much like him.

Solomon Grundy · « **Reply #167 on:** April 15, 2016, 12:56:00 pm »

Quote from: deano2727 on April 15, 2016, 11:58:50 am

This lad, at the very least, is a great squad player. Deserves a few more starts, imo.

I don't think we'd of been 2-0 down had he started.

Alf Garnett! · « **Reply #168 on:** April 15, 2016, 01:04:36 pm »

One of a few players vastly under rated,great work rate,ball retention & a midfielder who can turn with the ball!!

Very intelligent player.

redmen9 · « **Reply #169 on:** April 15, 2016, 01:11:25 pm »

Quote from: pjshaun on April 15, 2016, 10:26:45 am

Welsh Hamann

Welsh Ronnie Whelan!

Composed, intelligent, tenacious and industrious. He'll get a new contract, he's shown enough over the last few months that he can fit into Klopp's set up.

GregCharrua · « **Reply #170 on:** April 15, 2016, 01:14:01 pm »

I really like him playing further forward. But he seems to look best coming on in the second half, his energy and composure really pushes on the attack and his pressing disrupts the defense, opens the game right back up like a trick. I imagine Klopp will keep using him just that way. It's working.

zip · « **Reply #171 on:** April 15, 2016, 01:16:21 pm »

Sign Allen!

Asam · « **Reply #172 on:** April 15, 2016, 02:05:45 pm »

He's an essential member of the squad, the only thing he lacks
Is size but his heart makes up for it.

UNO · « **Reply #173 on:** April 15, 2016, 02:10:35 pm »

Liverpool's only midfielder who can turn with the ball in tight situations. Please give him a new contract!

Ciara (with a capital "C") · « **Reply #174 on:** April 15, 2016, 02:16:46 pm »

I really hope he is given a new contract. Despite the beard and the hair, he has only just turned 26 - he's got his best years ahead of him and the way he plays, he doesn't rely on pace so he probably has longer at the top than a more physical player.

Why aren't we tying this lad down so he has his best years at this Club?

I'm not saying he's a first choice player, because I think Klopp has other ideas in the middle but coming off the bench he is fantastic - not just when you want to hold onto a lead or inject some calm into the side, when pushed higher up he is a very, very decent option. He gets the ball and just finds space. It doesn't matter how many players are around him or closing him down, he rarely loses the ball and he can find a red shirt.

I think Klopp likes him from the bench too, whether it's carrying instructions and helping to organise or just injecting something we don't have but he has more to give this football Club for sure.

If he isn't absolutely bothered about not being a starter then I hope we have a new contract for him.

lessthanmatt · « **Reply #175 on:** April 15, 2016, 02:20:46 pm »

He is a very valuable member of the squad even if he doesn't start much. He always performs when he is given the chance

... · « **Reply #176 on:** April 15, 2016, 02:22:21 pm »

Very tidy player, keeps us ticking and is great at turning over possession quickly.

His biggest problem is staying fit.

Keita Success · « **Reply #177 on:** April 15, 2016, 02:29:29 pm »

Quote from: I Love Andy Townsend on April 15, 2016, 02:22:21 pm

Very tidy player, keeps us ticking and is great at turning over possession quickly.

His biggest problem is staying fit.

And that comes through starting games.

... · « **Reply #178 on:** April 15, 2016, 02:31:35 pm »

Quote from: Something Stingy on April 15, 2016, 02:29:29 pm

And that comes through starting games.

No, it comes through not getting injured.

John C · « **Reply #179 on:** April 15, 2016, 08:07:23 pm »

I'd be disappointed if he left, he's had his best season so far and although he may not be the ideal Klopp player the lad has proved he's a gifted & competent footballer who has proved he can tribute to matches at the highest level now. And this wasn't the first time we needed him.

Quote from: Johan C on January 23, 2016, 01:36:01 pm

This game needs Joe Allen.

Get Joe Allen on.

Joe Allen will bring a higher intensity and energy.

Joe Allen will pass it far better.

Joe Allen please.

I'm certain Jurgen will acquire a couple of CM beasts, but hopefully there'll be suffioecient games across 4 competitions where we'll need Joe again.

I say keep don't cash.

B0151? · « **Reply #180 on:** April 15, 2016, 08:14:25 pm »

Should've started!

Not arsed now, but what a tidy option he is to have. A really hard-working technically able player.

Popcorn · « **Reply #181 on:** April 15, 2016, 08:17:43 pm »

Deserves a new deal, been great the past few months.

Played a massive part last night.

Rush 82 · « **Reply #182 on:** April 15, 2016, 08:17:56 pm »

I like it when he comes on as a sub - has more impact on the game than when he starts

Zapata316 · « **Reply #183 on:** April 15, 2016, 08:20:08 pm »

Am I wrong in thinking he looks a much better and different player under Klopp. Energy going forward, dynamic. Personally would love him to get a new contract. May not be a starter but has a lot to add to the squad.

mersey pirate · « **Reply #184 on:** April 15, 2016, 08:59:53 pm »

Does Joe qualify as a cult hero?

Zapata316 · « **Reply #185 on:** April 15, 2016, 09:02:06 pm »

Quote from: mersey pirate on April 15, 2016, 08:59:53 pm

Does Joe qualify as a cult hero?

He's no Igor Biscan...

Igor Tripod Biscan · « **Reply #186 on:** April 15, 2016, 09:22:01 pm »

Damn right

Zapata316 · « **Reply #187 on:** April 15, 2016, 09:23:39 pm »

Quote from: Igor Tripod Biscan on April 15, 2016, 09:22:01 pm

Damn right

Zlen · « **Reply #188 on:** April 15, 2016, 09:26:41 pm »

Simply must stay with us - I don't know how good is Grujic, how much fuel is left in Lucas, what's up with Can or Hendo but there has to be a place for Allen in our team. He's a reliable, consistent and hardworking player who will give his all and his all is a lot. New contract please.

Mighty Zeus · « **Reply #189 on:** April 15, 2016, 09:29:15 pm »

The RAWK orthodoxy is that he's a tidy squad player.

But honestly, as far as I can tell he's turned into a sort of child-sized Socrates.

He's completely brilliant.

simbo · « **Reply #190 on:** April 15, 2016, 09:40:53 pm »

Quote from: Zlen on April 15, 2016, 09:26:41 pm

Simply must stay with us - I don't know how good is Grujic, how much fuel is left in Lucas, what's up with Can or Hendo but there has to be a place for Allen in our team. He's a reliable, consistent and hardworking player who will give his all and his all is a lot. New contract please.

How you mean what's up with Can?

El Denzel Pepito · « **Reply #191 on:** April 15, 2016, 09:42:55 pm »

I don't think he'll get a new contract, with Grujic coming in and possibly 1-2 others. Along with the options we currently have in midfield, I can see him being let go. Such a shame because he's been great.

Zlen · « **Reply #192 on:** April 15, 2016, 09:43:15 pm »

Quote from: simbo on April 15, 2016, 09:40:53 pm

How you mean what's up with Can?

I mean how fast and well he develops and continues to claim his place.
Also whoever else we buy for our midfield (and we'll certainly buy someone).

There has to be room for Allen - he has earned it.

Ma Vie en Rouge · « **Reply #193 on:** April 15, 2016, 09:44:20 pm »

Far too good to let go. I imagine we won't let him leave, anyway. He's exactly what a squad needs, especially now that he seems to have rediscovered his ability to drive forward up the field as well as to calm a game further back when it suits us. And he just looks damn cool these days too.

simbo · « **Reply #194 on:** April 15, 2016, 10:02:50 pm »

Quote from: Zlen on April 15, 2016, 09:43:15 pm

I mean how fast and well he develops and continues to claim his place.
Also whoever else we buy for our midfield (and we'll certainly buy someone).

There has to be room for Allen - he has earned it.

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kaz1983 · « **Reply #195 on:** April 16, 2016, 05:06:06 am »

Quote from: Asam on April 15, 2016, 02:05:45 pm

He's an essential member of the squad, the only thing he lacks
Is size but his heart makes up for it.

Does anybody think Klopp might be flexiable on the "height" of his CM's going forward? (re. Allen)

Carra-ton · « **Reply #196 on:** April 16, 2016, 06:03:24 am »

With Zielinski and Grujic, we will still need experience. Hendo isn't good at passing through the lines continuously. Allen makes Coutinho more effective.
But, if we do sign one more say Zielinski, we have following in midfield - Henderson, Can,Milner,Lucas, Grujic, Stewart, Brannagan, Allen and Allan. That is a lot of midfielders.

Lofty Ambitions · « **Reply #197 on:** April 16, 2016, 06:20:02 am »

Quote from: Zlen on April 15, 2016, 09:26:41 pm

Simply must stay with us - I don't know how good is Grujic, how much fuel is left in Lucas, what's up with Can or Hendo but there has to be a place for Allen in our team. He's a reliable, consistent and hardworking player who will give his all and his all is a lot. New contract please.

Sums it up, doesn't it. When ever he's selected nowadays you just know he'll do his job, and more.

The Test · « **Reply #198 on:** April 16, 2016, 09:02:27 am »

He's a catalyst right now. There is more confidence throughout the team when he's on the ball because he won't lose it and create problems and more often than not will play a progressive pass to the forwards.

There was ten second spell when he was up against a Dortmund player in the middle of the park, twisting and turning, looking for an opening to thread the ball through. The opposition player was obviously scared to commit. Eventually Allen, laid it off, moved into space, received it back and passed forward.

I don't want any of our players sold, but using cold hard logic, with new midfielders arriving, Allen's recent performances, Hendo's resale value compared to James Milners and Milner's impressive numbers... our captain is looking vunerable, in my humble opinion.

jepovic · « **Reply #199 on:** April 16, 2016, 09:56:52 am »

I wonder what he wants himself. He doesn't get much game time, and he's good enough to start for a lot of PL teams. It's tough to be a squad player.