Topic: CL Semi Final: Chelsea -v- Liverpool, Wed 7.45, All The Build Up

[CalvinMalteseRed]

Ooooh! Matron!

seriously though, I've got a feeling he may be correct! They think they've already won this tie!

EXXXXcelent!

No they don't. stupid to suggest we're going to win three nil in such a tight and difficult game. It will be very tight with two of the best defences in England on show.

[cowtownred]

I have a feeling Rafa will try to surprise Mourinho, and try to take control of the tie with a win at the Bridge.  Mourinho will expect a 'parked bus' approach, as in 2005.  I can see us try to go for this one.

Strongly fancy us to get a positive.  Wouldn't be surprised if we win 2-1.  Chances will be at a premium though, and we have to hope that we take whatever comes.

Fancy this line up:

                                 Pepe

Finnan          Carra               Agger                 Arbeloa

Pennant           Masch               Alonso               Riise

                              Gerrard

                                   Crouch

[Hugh Thompson]

Have a very bad feeling about this. Have this gnawing feeling they'll score like 3 the opening 20 just like they did against Barca 2 years ago effectively deciding the tie. They will want it a bit more than us I'm afraid. Haven't decided yet whether I'll watch it or not. Going out against these c*nts will make the Anfield loss to Arse in 89 a cool fucking breeze.

[-HH-]

They will want it a bit more than us I'm afraid.

Will they shite!

[davidg]

If we're stilll well in the tie going back to Anfield, I will be fucking made up.

[liverpooll]

we are looking way over confident

rafa and players talking about the finals whom they would prefer to play etc

and we are not good as favorites under dogs suits us

[Walshy nMe®]

Reina
Finnan Carragher Agger Arbeloa
Gerrard Sissoko Alonso Mascherano Riise
Crouch

I'd go with this.  Possibly Crouch for Kuyt, but Sissoko, Mascherano and Gerrard all have to start.  We need some bit in this side, someone to snap at Fat Frank and Ballack. Carragher can pop Shevchenko back in his pocket again.

[Gaz123456]

We're not favourites though!

[Hugh Thompson]

If we're stilll well in the tie going back to Anfield, I will be fucking made up.

Exactly my feelings.

Would also agree this over confident tone we've had the last weeks doesn't suit us. We'll need to pull the performance of the season if we're to keep the tie alive for the Anfield return leg.

Gaz, according to Rafa we are.

[-HH-]

Results I will be happy with:

Any win or any draw.
Any single goal defeat with an away goal.

[Hugh Thompson]

I could deffo live with that HH. Long time btw.

[cowtownred]

Can't imagine why anyone thinks we're overconfident!

Or that we don't want the win as much as them!

We will need to be at our best, for certain,  but why should we be afraid?  We are Liverpool for heaven's sake.  We've outplayed them 3 times this season already; if we get the same amount of gilt-edged chances on Wednesday as we did in the League match at the Bridge this season, I'll be made up.  Just need to be sure to take 2 of them this time.

[Walshy nMe®]

Oh you have to love the poor cockney bastards don't you

http://www.cfcnet.co.uk/forum/index.php?showtopic=25589

[Hugh Thompson]

Can't imagine why anyone thinks we're overconfident!

Or that we don't want the win as much as them!

We will need to be at our best, for certain,  but why should we be afraid?  We are Liverpool for heaven's sake.  We've outplayed them 3 times this season already; if we get the same amount of gilt-edged chances on Wednesday as we did in the League match at the Bridge this season, I'll be made up.  Just need to be sure to take 2 of them this time.

All true, but could you name me one team in the history of this game that enjoy so much luck, refereeing support and other stuff? I know I can't. I just have this horrible feeling they owe one over us so to speak. Going out against them will represent the worst moment in supporting this team for almost 3 decades.

[lurganboy]

Wish little Luis was fit for this one.

[Gaz123456]

Results I will be happy with:

Any win or any draw.
Any single goal defeat with an away goal.

Nearly agree -  a 0-0 isn't a good result

[Commie Bobbie]

Oh you have to love the poor cockney bastards don't you

http://www.cfcnet.co.uk/forum/index.php?showtopic=25589

They're shitting themselves!!!

Organised sycronised flag-waving is the name of their game.

How fucking sad!

[WaltonRed]

All true, but could you name me one team in the history of this game that enjoy so much luck, refereeing support and other stuff? I know I can't. I just have this horrible feeling they owe one over us so to speak. Going out against them will represent the worst moment in supporting this team for almost 3 decades.

Agree with you that they owe us one which is why I think we will go out.  These things have habit of evening themselves out and after beating them in 2 semi finals recently. . .

Disagree on worst moment comment though. That would surely be losing to the mancs in the final.

[Hugh Thompson]

Disagree on worst moment comment though. That would surely be losing to the mancs in the final.

True, but then again, they won't reach the final. 

[-HH-]

Oh you have to love the poor cockney bastards don't you

http://www.cfcnet.co.uk/forum/index.php?showtopic=25589

Haha.

I could deffo live with that HH. Long time btw.

Did you used to have a different username or is my memory going?

[Hugh Thompson]

Haha.

Did you used to have a different username or is my memory going?

Yes. MM.

[-HH-]

Nearly agree -  a 0-0 isn't a good result

It's what we got in 2005 and we're a better side now than then. I'd be happy.

[StormyDog]

Reina

Finnan  Agger  Carragher  Arbeloa

Gerrard Alonso Sissoko Mascherano Riise

Crouch

That mid-field does make me smile.

[Hugh Thompson]

It's what we got in 2005 and we're a better side now than then. I'd be happy.

I'd fucking take that result any time. It'll be absolutely crucial to survive the first 20.

[Jin]

I'm actually worried about the effect those Chelsea flags will have on our players. Will they be able to concentrate after pissing themselves with laughter?

[Joe Rogans Chin]

                                         Reina

Finnan                    Agger             Carragher            Arbeloa


Gerrard                  Alonso            Momo                  Riise

                              Kuyt                Bellamy

subs
Dudek
Crouch
Pennant
Mascherno
Hyppia
Zenden
Gonzalez

Think we will suprise quite a few people and win at the Bridge, we have played our last three games at Testimonial pace, while Chelskis have all been very intense. Think we should go at them from the start, rattle a few cages as they have loads of players a booking away from missing the return at Anfield, 0-2 or even 0-3    to the Mighty Reds.

OOOOOOOOHHHHH CAMPIONE
 

[-HH-]

Yes. MM.

Oh right, nice one.

Look out for Kaizer, you and he will get on like a house on fire

[Hugh Thompson]

Oh right, nice one.

Look out for Kaizer, you and he will get on like a house on fire

Yeah, I read a post he made the other day. I'm not a rattler anymore, tho. I even think Riise's played fairly well the last 2 months, tho Sissoko's a waste of space and time.

[-HH-]

Yeah, I read a post he made the other day. I'm not a rattler anymore, tho. I even think Riise's played fairly well the last 2 months, tho Sissoko's a waste of space and time.

We've swapped sides, I think Riise's had an abysmal season

[Joe Rogans Chin]

tho Sissoko's a waste of space and time.

You'll look a bit of a tit after he's MOM on Wednesday, as will all the other Momo knockers.

[thechulloran]

Oh you have to love the poor cockney bastards don't you

http://www.cfcnet.co.uk/forum/index.php?showtopic=25589

this is their attempt at an evo rally 

[xavidub]

They're shitting themselves!!!

Organised sycronised flag-waving is the name of their game.

How fucking sad!

They should probably focus their efforts on trying to sell all their tickets

[-HH-]

You'll look a bit of a tit after he's MOM on Wednesday, as will all the other Momo knockers.

Don't worry, MM looking a tit is quite the norm.

Missed you Martin

[Hugh Thompson]

We've swapped sides, I think Riise's had an abysmal season

You know me, HH. I've got to run against the stream. Seriously tho, I would agree he played to his normal standards up until 2 months ago. I mean, his crossballs have been finding its target on a very frequent basis as of lately. I haven't seen that in the last 4-5 years. I also think he's managed to take advantage of his physical strength. I still believe we need a better player if we're to win no.19. But cred where it's due an'all he's, IMHO, played better the last 2 months than in his entire Liverpool career, bar the opening 4-5 months. If that makes sense in Swenglish I don't know.

[Hugh Thompson]

Don't worry, MM looking a tit is quite the norm.

Missed you Martin

Hehe, yeah. Tho I'd have to struggle to find a proper word for a person claiming Sissoko to be MOM on wednesday.

[-HH-]

Hehe, yeah. Tho I'd have to find a proper word for a person claiming Sissoko to be MOM on wednesday.

Well surely that word would depend on whether Sissoko actually is our best player on Wednesday or not?

[Joe Rogans Chin]

Hehe, yeah. Tho I'd have to struggle to find a proper word for a person claiming Sissoko to be MOM on Wednesday.

Suppose we will see on Wednesday, but it's become oh so fashionable for all the Beauts to start having a pop at Momo, Thankfully Rafa still rates him. It even seems most people think he won't start on Wednesday, I reckon he's a nailed on Starter.

[Hugh Thompson]

For starters he won't come nowhere near the starting XI. Secondly I got it wrong, thought he meant last Wednesday's game against the Blades.

[kaz1983]

this is their attempt at an evo rally 

Pulled off - http://www.cfcnet.co.uk/forum/index.php?showtopic=25589

"But toally agree with all the sentiments expressed. Lets make loud noise before, during and after the game at the Bridge. No holding back. Lets put the fear of Chelsea into Liverpool. And when we go to Anfield, then lets make sure we're as loud as possible, whatever the score or however loud they might be. JT has said that this time they're not going to get intimidated (read the Sunday Times interview with him this weekend for more on that) and have no fear of Anfield. Let's give Liverpool something to fear."

That me laugh... fuckin' funny.

[¡Basta Ya!]

For starters he won't come nowhere near the starting XI.

I'd bet my bollocks he will be one of the first names on the team sheet.