Author Topic: Liverpool 0-0 Spurs: Half time..... (Read 202594 times)

kidnesiac · « **Reply #440 on:** February 3, 2012, 05:59:51 pm »

Quote from: BobbyDavro on February 3, 2012, 04:04:00 pm

Reina
Johnson - Skrtel - Agger - Enrique
Spearing - Henderson
Kuyt - Gerrard - Bellamy
Carroll

Sensible lineup. If Kuyt isn't busy helping out Johnson with Bale, he can push forward to support Carroll and make Gerrard lean right to whip in crosses.

Hunts Cross · « **Reply #441 on:** February 3, 2012, 06:39:30 pm »

Quote from: kidnesiac on February 3, 2012, 05:59:51 pm

Sensible lineup. If Kuyt isn't busy helping out Johnson with Bale, he can push forward to support Carroll and make Gerrard lean right to whip in crosses.

I agree that would be my lineup, with Suarez coming on for final 30 mins. Spurs will come to win, so we have a very good chance of beating them. We only struggle when facing the 'parked bus'.

exiledintheUSA · « **Reply #442 on:** February 3, 2012, 06:45:38 pm »

Quote from: Hunts Cross on February 3, 2012, 06:39:30 pm

I agree that would be my lineup, with Suarez coming on for final 30 mins. Spurs will come to win, so we have a very good chance of beating them. We only struggle when facing the 'parked bus'.

I think they will happily but 5 across midfiled and play for a draw.

Tommy_W · « **Reply #443 on:** February 3, 2012, 06:55:02 pm »

Quote from: exiledintheusa on February 3, 2012, 06:45:38 pm

I think they will happily but 5 across midfiled and play for a draw.

Doubt it. I don't recall us ever playing for a draw under Redknapp. I can see us perhaps playing Parker and Sandro though in central midfield to try and take control - especially if Lennons out. Something like this:

------------Friedel-------------
Walker Kaboul King Ekotto
-----Parker------Sandro-----
Van der Vaart Modric Bale
---------Adebayor------------

The Jackal · « **Reply #444 on:** February 3, 2012, 07:03:01 pm »

thought VDV was injured Tommy..

Tommy_W · « **Reply #445 on:** February 3, 2012, 07:08:47 pm »

Quote from: The Jackal on February 3, 2012, 07:03:01 pm

thought VDV was injured Tommy..

I think he's ok judging from his Twitter jobby the other day:

Quote

rafvdvaart Rafael van der Vaart
Thanks for all the tweets last night! I'm okay but just to be safe I went off, my calf felt a bit uncomfortable.

I expect he'll probably play anyway. He does tend to rush himself back from injuries though

perstrame · « **Reply #446 on:** February 3, 2012, 07:11:35 pm »

Quote from: Tommy_W on February 3, 2012, 06:55:02 pm

Doubt it. I don't recall us ever playing for a draw under Redknapp. I can see us perhaps playing Parker and Sandro though in central midfield to try and take control - especially if Lennons out. Something like this:

------------Friedel-------------
Walker Kaboul King Ekotto
-----Parker------Sandro-----
Van der Vaart Modric Bale
---------Adebayor------------

Even if VDV doesn't play, I'm more than happy with Kranjcar in that role, thought he was one of our best players against Wigan.

shelovesyou · « **Reply #447 on:** February 3, 2012, 07:26:38 pm »

Gonna be a tough game this , Spuds are a decent side now.
Got a mate who supports these and all ive had all season off him is 'were gonna win the league' and 'CL ? No chance for you lot'
so would dearly love to beat these even more so.

REINA

KELLY AGGER SKRTEL ENRIQUE

KUYT HENDERSON GERRARD MAXI

BELLERMY SUAREZ

exiledintheUSA · « **Reply #448 on:** February 3, 2012, 07:26:52 pm »

Quote from: Tommy_W on February 3, 2012, 07:08:47 pm

I think he's ok judging from his Twitter jobby the other day:

I expect he'll probably play anyway. He does tend to rush himself back from injuries though

I'd prefer it if he played to be honest.

Wembley 78 · « **Reply #449 on:** February 3, 2012, 07:57:13 pm »

Quote from: shelovesyou on February 3, 2012, 07:26:38 pm

Gonna be a tough game this , Spuds are a decent side now.
Got a mate who supports these and all ive had all season off him is 'were gonna win the league' and 'CL ? No chance for you lot'
so would dearly love to beat these even more so.

REINA

KELLY AGGER SKRTEL ENRIQUE

KUYT HENDERSON GERRARD MAXI

BELLERMY SUAREZ

Not much pace on the wings mate,is it?

Rohit · « **Reply #450 on:** February 3, 2012, 08:02:55 pm »

Quote from: Wembley 78 on February 3, 2012, 07:57:13 pm

Not much pace on the wings mate,is it?

Also, not much of a midfield either to be honest.

Beninger · « **Reply #451 on:** February 3, 2012, 08:11:51 pm »

Would want Spearing in there. Loads of energy and a terrier in his mentality. Can pick a pass as well.

No Appreciation of Liverpool Opposition · « **Reply #452 on:** February 3, 2012, 08:20:00 pm »

Downing isn't getting mentioned here and for this game I think he'd be better than Kuyt on the wing, better defense and more pace.
Therefore

Back five
Spearing
Downing. Bellamy
Gerrard
Suarez. Carroll

Anywhichwayicant · « **Reply #453 on:** February 3, 2012, 08:21:13 pm »

Quote from: Appreciator of former strikers on February 3, 2012, 08:20:00 pm

Downing isn't getting mentioned here and for this game I think he'd be better than Kuyt on the wing, better defense and more pace.

Downing is better defending than Kuyt?

No Appreciation of Liverpool Opposition · « **Reply #454 on:** February 3, 2012, 08:22:52 pm »

Quote from: Anywhichwayucan on February 3, 2012, 08:21:13 pm

Downing is better defending than Kuyt?

For a game based on pace? Definitely

Wembley 78 · « **Reply #455 on:** February 3, 2012, 08:25:40 pm »

Quote from: Anywhichwayucan on February 3, 2012, 08:21:13 pm

Downing is better defending than Kuyt?

So you're pointing to not conceding rather than going for goals?

I'd be very pleased if Kenny plans the same squad sheet as on guardian.

sat · « **Reply #456 on:** February 3, 2012, 08:29:48 pm »

Quote from: Appreciator of former strikers on February 3, 2012, 08:22:52 pm

For a game based on pace? Definitely

No sorry mate I disagree, Kuyt is better defending than Downing on the right and we may well need him with Bale on their left. Agree that Downing has more pace but deffo not better at defending.

No Appreciation of Liverpool Opposition · « **Reply #457 on:** February 3, 2012, 08:29:50 pm »

Quote from: Wembley 78 on February 3, 2012, 08:25:40 pm

So you're pointing to not conceding rather than going for goals?

I'm pointing to controlling the ball, especially against bale, which will win us this game. Save the cheerleader, save the world. Comtrol the midfield, control the game.

No Appreciation of Liverpool Opposition · « **Reply #458 on:** February 3, 2012, 08:31:49 pm »

Quote from: sat on February 3, 2012, 08:29:48 pm

No sorry mate I disagree, Kuyt is better defending than Downing on the right and we may well need him with Bale on their left. Agree that Downing has more pace but deffo not better at defending.

Kuyt works harder, but don't think he can defend bale. If he is facing bale he will be beat. Also he isn't a great crosser either, even if downing hasn't been great he is still better I think.

tyrolean_red · « **Reply #459 on:** February 3, 2012, 08:35:41 pm »

What's the weather going to be in England on Monday? Is there any danger the game will be postboned?

Here in Tyrol/Austria it's snowing and the temperatures will go down to -30°C this night. So I wonder what it's like in England?

Crimson_Tank · « **Reply #460 on:** February 3, 2012, 08:36:24 pm »

Quote from: Appreciator of former strikers on February 3, 2012, 08:31:49 pm

Kuyt works harder, but don't think he can defend bale. If he is facing bale he will be beat. Also he isn't a great crosser either, even if downing hasn't been great he is still better I think.

To be fair it is not Dirk's job to defend against Bale, that duty falls to Glen or Kelly, I am sure that should Dirk feature that he will assist them in that en-devour but, Dirk's job is to be an attacking threat, and play our passing game to our advantage. and to create chances for him or other to score from.

Dr Manhattan · « **Reply #461 on:** February 3, 2012, 08:38:17 pm »

Hope we stuff the c*nts.

Spurs fans have basically become what they despised - Arsenal fans. Harping on about their great football like they're entitled to fucking win trophies and games because of it. Pretending they're some sort of fucking juggernaut of a club because they've had ONE fucking season in the champions league and beat two decent sides. Embarrassing bunch of big-headed c*nts.

Hopefully their manager will be in jail soon and they can have a summer of everyone sniffing around Bale and Modric, offering them twice as much as the pittance they're on at their small club, and generally fucking up their plans as soon as they've started.

Fucking weapons.

mehulb10 · « **Reply #462 on:** February 3, 2012, 08:39:02 pm »

Quote from: Appreciator of former strikers on February 3, 2012, 08:20:00 pm

Downing isn't getting mentioned here and for this game I think he'd be better than Kuyt on the wing, better defense and more pace.
Therefore

Back five
Spearing
Downing. Bellamy
Gerrard
Suarez. Carroll

I do like the idea of that front six. but i reckon kenny will start with Suarez on the bench

Crimson_Tank · « **Reply #463 on:** February 3, 2012, 08:41:36 pm »

Spurs fans are getting a bit uppity as of late, all the more reason to beat them and Anfield and quite them down.

shelovesyou · « **Reply #464 on:** February 3, 2012, 08:44:19 pm »

Quote from: Dr Manhattan on February 3, 2012, 08:38:17 pm

Hope we stuff the c*nts.

Spurs fans have basically become what they despised - Arsenal fans. Harping on about their great football like they're entitled to fucking win trophies and games because of it. Pretending they're some sort of fucking juggernaut of a club because they've had ONE fucking season in the champions league and beat two decent sides. Embarrassing bunch of big-headed c*nts.

Hopefully their manager will be in jail soon and they can have a summer of everyone sniffing around Bale and Modric, offering them twice as much as the pittance they're on at their small club, and generally fucking up their plans as soon as they've started.

Fucking weapons.

Here here, my mate keeps digging at me saying we wont be making top 4 and they'll be winning the FA cup and the League, its like - Hang on a second fella, weve won the CL 5 times, you had one season in it.
Have a fucking word.

lovestospooge · « **Reply #465 on:** February 3, 2012, 08:44:48 pm »

Quote from: Dr Manhattan on February 3, 2012, 08:38:17 pm

Pretending they're some sort of fucking juggernaut of a club because they've had ONE fucking season in the champions league and beat two decent sides. Embarrassing bunch of big-headed c*nts.

what makes me giggle from their milan result was that milan almost rioted because of the idea that they lost to tottenham hotspur. says it all really.

No Appreciation of Liverpool Opposition · « **Reply #466 on:** February 3, 2012, 08:44:56 pm »

Quote from: Crimson_Tank on February 3, 2012, 08:36:24 pm

To be fair it is not Dirk's job to defend against Bale, that duty falls to Glen or Kelly, I am sure that should Dirk feature that he will assist them in that en-devour but, Dirk's job is to be an attacking threat, and play our passing game to our advantage. and to create chances for him or other to score from.

He is playing next to him it'll have to be partially his job. I just see him getting ripped to shreds by bale's pace and don't think he is a winger anyway, now downing is a winger can get forward and back and match bale's pace a lot better.

swampy · « **Reply #467 on:** February 3, 2012, 08:45:29 pm »

It's good that we have some form and a selection headache. Wouldn't be surprised if Kenny puts a man marker job for Henderson on modric to make sure he doesn't get 3 seconds on the ball the whole game. Hendersons motor and just presence without having to make the tackle will force modric to not hold possession. I know Kelly is good but Johnson for this game I think. My worry is friedel I can see us having 20 shots in the first half and him having a blinder and a modric pass bale run and ade tap in ala dzenko goal last week with 2 min left to let them nick 3 Pts but hope we take a early chance or three.

Reina
Johnson. Skrtel. Agger. Enrique
Adebyor
Spearing. Henderson
Bale. Vdv. Modric. Lennon
Gerrard
Bellamy. Parker. Suarez
Carroll
Assou. King. Dawson Walker
Friedel

Crimson_Tank · « **Reply #468 on:** February 3, 2012, 08:49:51 pm »

Quote from: Appreciator of former strikers on February 3, 2012, 08:44:56 pm

He is playing next to him it'll have to be partially his job. I just see him getting ripped to shreds by bale's pace and don't think he is a winger anyway, now downing is a winger can get forward and back and match bale's pace a lot better.

Dirk is much more solid defensively then Downing is, but Downing is more then a hair quicker. I too would rather see Downing start then Dirk, but not for his defensive abilities, for his pace and crossing. Downing is a must if we start Carroll, but if Carroll is on the bench then it is a toss up as Dirk and Luis can have quite the understanding between them.

RK7 · « **Reply #469 on:** February 3, 2012, 08:51:26 pm »

Quote from: shelovesyou on February 3, 2012, 08:44:19 pm

Here here, my mate keeps digging at me saying we wont be making top 4 and they'll be winning the FA cup and the League, its like - Hang on a second fella, weve won the CL 5 times, you had one season in it.
Have a fucking word.

It's all about now, right now they are a lot better than us. Lots of clubs have history and claim to be a big club, that is great but it does not mean anything. We have to regain our status as a top four club in England, beating Spurs convincingly will go some way towards doing that.

The Jackal · « **Reply #470 on:** February 3, 2012, 08:56:27 pm »

Quote from: Tommy_W on February 3, 2012, 07:08:47 pm

I think he's ok judging from his Twitter jobby the other day:

I expect he'll probably play anyway. He does tend to rush himself back from injuries though

Ok. Cheers mate.

No Appreciation of Liverpool Opposition · « **Reply #471 on:** February 3, 2012, 09:41:40 pm »

Quote from: Crimson_Tank on February 3, 2012, 08:49:51 pm

Dirk is much more solid defensively then Downing is, but Downing is more then a hair quicker. I too would rather see Downing start then Dirk, but not for his defensive abilities, for his pace and crossing. Downing is a must if we start Carroll, but if Carroll is on the bench then it is a toss up as Dirk and Luis can have quite the understanding between them.

i think downing will be defensively more helpful than dirk in this one to start. Dirk to come on if we need him or are winning by 2 and need someone just to run around causing balls to the wall havoc.

Nazi Dickhead · « **Reply #472 on:** February 3, 2012, 09:58:53 pm »

Think we will see the same team as the 2nd half against Wolves, Suarez, Gerrard and Downing to come on 60-70 mins.

Camarero25 · « **Reply #473 on:** February 3, 2012, 09:59:06 pm »

Quote from: Crimson_Tank on February 3, 2012, 08:49:51 pm

Dirk is much more solid defensively then Downing is, but Downing is more then a hair quicker. I too would rather see Downing start then Dirk, but not for his defensive abilities, for his pace and crossing. Downing is a must if we start Carroll, but if Carroll is on the bench then it is a toss up as Dirk and Luis can have quite the understanding between them.

Why is Downing a must if we start Carroll? Downing didn't start against Wolves and Carroll had his best game in a red shirt.

Smudgester · « **Reply #474 on:** February 3, 2012, 10:07:36 pm »

Personally don't understand why some people don't have Gerrard and/or Suarez as starting

No Appreciation of Liverpool Opposition · « **Reply #475 on:** February 3, 2012, 10:14:05 pm »

Quote from: Smudgester on February 3, 2012, 10:07:36 pm

Personally don't understand why some people don't have Gerrard and/or Suarez as starting

its the easy way out of not cutting in form players out of the team i think. others have reasons but i see it that way. We have about 6 players who "must play when fit" at the moment and Gerrard and Suarez are two of them.

Smudgester · « **Reply #476 on:** February 3, 2012, 10:31:01 pm »

Can't think of any other reason.

For me, same team that started against Wolves except Gerrad and Suarez for Adam and Henderson

artanis · « **Reply #477 on:** February 3, 2012, 10:37:17 pm »

It's a must win!!!
4th place is a must!!

Reina
Johnson Agger Skrtel Enrique
Gerrard Adam
Henderson
Suarez Bellamy
Carroll

Nazi Dickhead · « **Reply #478 on:** February 3, 2012, 10:41:52 pm »

Quote from: artanis on February 3, 2012, 10:37:17 pm

It's a must win!!!
4th place is a must!!

Reina
Johnson Agger Skrtel Enrique
Gerrard Adam
Henderson
Suarez Bellamy
Carroll

Spearing will play if fit. Only DM we have and against spurs we need one.

Filler. · « **Reply #479 on:** February 3, 2012, 10:55:55 pm »

If everyone stays fit over the weekend, the only question will be who to play up front. Usual back 5, Spearing Henderson and Gerrard... the rest? Haven't a clue. I do hope Bellamy is keeping warm. This is not a must win game - but I think it will be worth the wait. Should be a cracker. That'll probably mean it will be shit dull of course. 0-0.