Author Topic: whisper it quietly Pssst.....8th place or ya getting banned (Read 195962 times)

benn25 · « **Reply #160 on:** February 6, 2011, 08:11:05 pm »

4th is too far. Hodgson era I personally believe has made it quite difficult to claim. For me 5th is a must now, although Spurs has a game in hand. I do honestly think 5th is the target. Don't get me wrong 4th would be awesome, but I just think the teams currently in these positions are strong enough to keep hold. 1 game at a time for me. The good thing is that this run and the way we are playing is putting fear into other teams. Especially with the weaker teams, we're half way there before we've kicked off. 4th would be nice but i think 5th is the realistic position we'll end up.

Torben Piechniks Y-Fronts · « **Reply #161 on:** February 6, 2011, 08:11:15 pm »

70, 72, 76, 68, 67.

The final points total for the teams finishing 4th the last five years.

We currently have 38 with 12 games left.
Possibly 74 points.
I know every season is different but it is a big ask.
We have to go for it.Try and win every single game the way we have been and we have a chance.
Its great to be aiming for this rather than looking at the bottom 3 over our shoulders.

Magnificent today on and off the pitch.

Rafaroy · « **Reply #162 on:** February 6, 2011, 08:12:26 pm »

Remember Instanbal people remember

redway101 · « **Reply #163 on:** February 6, 2011, 08:12:36 pm »

No reason why we can't. After the season we've had under Roy to even think the unthinkable now? It would be hilarious to pip Spurs and particularly Chelsea for obvious reasons....

kvarmeismydad · « **Reply #164 on:** February 6, 2011, 08:12:42 pm »

We're the comeback kings.

GODS LEFT BOOT · « **Reply #165 on:** February 6, 2011, 08:12:58 pm »

Two games ago my mate said we would get a cl spot - i said if we did id run down the high st naked - im thinking i my need to trim my pubes soon

Suspect Package. · « **Reply #166 on:** February 6, 2011, 08:13:48 pm »

We need the teams above us to drop points.

I'd love us to finish above Chelsea.

redway101 · « **Reply #167 on:** February 6, 2011, 08:14:49 pm »

Quote from: Torben Piechniks Y-Fronts on February 6, 2011, 08:11:15 pm

70, 72, 76, 68, 67.

The final points total for the teams finishing 4th the last five years.

We currently have 38 with 12 games left.
Possibly 74 points.
I know every season is different but it is a big ask.
We have to go for it.Try and win every single game the way we have been and we have a chance.
Its great to be aiming for this rather than looking at the bottom 3 over our shoulders.

Magnificent today on and off the pitch.

Looking at it that way it's tough isn't it? The only thing I'd suggest to counter that is that we might see all the top four getting much lower points totals this season due to the nature of the league. Eighty points could still easily win the title.

REDbrown · « **Reply #168 on:** February 6, 2011, 08:14:56 pm »

Place Team Points diff. Games diff. Goal diff.
1 Man Utd. +16 -1 +28
2 Arsenal +12 -1 +24
3 Man City +11 0 +17
4 Chelsea +6 -1 +21
5 Tottenham +6 -1 +5
6 Liverpool 0 0 0

With 12 games to go.
Going to be hard. Most likely scenario is to gain at least 1 point on Chelsea and Tottenham every second game. They also both have 1 game in hand.
Second most likely scenario, is to catch only one of Tottenham or Chelsea, and gain at least 1 point on Arsenal or Man City every game (with Arsenal a game in hand), which seems improbable.

beardsley4ever · « **Reply #169 on:** February 6, 2011, 08:16:06 pm »

Could be 9 points behind both Spurs and Chelsea if they win their games in hand. Can't see us making up that much ground on two teams. But regardless, this isn't about finishing 4th - this is about re-establishing Liverpool Football Club as one of the elite sides in Europe after a short blip away from it. Finish on a roll this year, bring in a couple more of Kenny's signings this summer, then make a run at the title next year. Bring it on.

Black Bull Nova · « **Reply #170 on:** February 6, 2011, 08:16:41 pm »

One game at a time please, 5th before 4th etc..............

Get your self into a position where it is possible to achieve it on your own efforts, not failure of others, then try and and finish it off.

1st and most important, if Arsenal beat Birmingham in the LC then 6th will be Europa probably, that's base 1 and Sunderland are are main challengers there, we've got to go there as well shortly.

After that its just the fun of the chase and the confidence building of consistency and victory.

Three months ago I could not see a team in the PL that we could beat with certainty, now I can't see a team we could lose to, home or away.

mulfella · « **Reply #171 on:** February 6, 2011, 08:18:25 pm »

Quote from: Torben Piechniks Y-Fronts on February 6, 2011, 08:11:15 pm

70, 72, 76, 68, 67.

The final points total for the teams finishing 4th the last five years.

We currently have 38 with 12 games left.
Possibly 74 points.
I know every season is different but it is a big ask.
We have to go for it.Try and win every single game the way we have been and we have a chance.
Its great to be aiming for this rather than looking at the bottom 3 over our shoulders.

Magnificent today on and off the pitch.

Our form since Kenny took over is 13 from 18.

Over 12 games thats 26 point.

That gives 64 points on current form.

So really we are not only asking for 2 teams to struggle, we are asking for us to improve our form even more......

If we did though - wow what an achievement it would be

redmark · « **Reply #172 on:** February 6, 2011, 08:18:40 pm »

Thirteen points from 6 games under Dalglish. If we'd had that points return all season, we would be 2 points clear of United (who would have a game in hand). And you could argue that defeat at Blackpool was down to lingering poor morale and shape from Hodgson's management.

Top four is certainly possible, but we could have been right up there this season. Even with this allegedly "poor" squad.

Dr Manhattan · « **Reply #173 on:** February 6, 2011, 08:18:51 pm »

Chelsea's game in hand is against the mancs. Hardly the easiest game. They also have to play them again a few weeks after.

Spurs' game in hand is away to Blackpool, so they'll probably win that admittedly. But they have more away games left than home games, and trips to Chelsea, Man City, and ourselves.

Wouldn't surprise me if Sunderland take something off them at the weekend either.

Doc Evil · « **Reply #174 on:** February 6, 2011, 08:19:44 pm »

Yes of course - it's on. This club exists to win trophies. If we're not challenging then what the fuck are we doing here?

Gav 30 · « **Reply #175 on:** February 6, 2011, 08:19:45 pm »

Hi guys! New member here from Scotland! Liverpool fan of 26 years though ive never been to anfield. Im hoping to get down before the end of the season and im gonna make it a priority to get down 5 or 6 times a season as of next season
4th place is verypossible but the key to getting it is Getting Suarez fit and integrated asap imo.

Merieles has proved he"s gonnabe massive and getting Carra back today was a huge boost and instantly makes the back 4 look solid.

Anyway i hope im gonna enjoy this forum and all its goings on. Cheers Guys YNWA

LFC_1984 · « **Reply #176 on:** February 6, 2011, 08:21:10 pm »

I think with this win,the confidence boost and the upcoming partnership of Suarez and Carroll, could well see us nick 4th spot

kevmck · « **Reply #177 on:** February 6, 2011, 08:22:10 pm »

not so long ago there were people whispering about relegation..

i'm happy dreaming of 4th spot - then next season back to 1st where we belong.

cipher · « **Reply #178 on:** February 6, 2011, 08:22:11 pm »

Quote from: VamosLiverpool on February 6, 2011, 07:52:53 pm

If Arse/Spurs/Chelsea were to win the CL this year but not qualify, and we finish 4th, does it mean the top four still qualify plus the team who win the comp?

Yes it would. The rules were officially changed after we did the exact same thing in 2005.

Torben Piechniks Y-Fronts · « **Reply #179 on:** February 6, 2011, 08:22:16 pm »

Quote from: redway101 on February 6, 2011, 08:14:49 pm

Looking at it that way it's tough isn't it? The only thing I'd suggest to counter that is that we might see all the top four getting much lower points totals this season due to the nature of the league. Eighty points could still easily win the title.

I know, we really need a points cull from everyone above us. Just keep winning Redmen and see where we finish.

Slightly Less Mediocre Baron Bennekov · « **Reply #180 on:** February 6, 2011, 08:28:49 pm »

Quote from: Gav 30 on February 6, 2011, 08:19:45 pm

Hi guys! New member here from Scotland! Liverpool fan of 26 years though ive never been to anfield. Im hoping to get down before the end of the season and im gonna make it a priority to get down 5 or 6 times a season as of next season
4th place is verypossible but the key to getting it is Getting Suarez fit and integrated asap imo.

Meireles has proved he"s gonnabe massive and getting Carra back today was a huge boost and instantly makes the back 4 look solid.

Anyway i hope im gonna enjoy this forum and all its goings on. Cheers Guys YNWA

Welcome on board Gav!

I wish I couldgo to Anfield 4-5 times a year. I can only afford going once but what a fantastic experience it is everytime! This year I'm going to see the us v. the Mancs - can't wait after the last 4 games. Ooooohhh Sir Fungusson is up for a surprise I tell you!!

Hope you'll enjoy it here!!

FlashingBlade · « **Reply #181 on:** February 6, 2011, 08:31:11 pm »

I havent read all this, but with the old Liverpool vibe coming back may I remind you poster of a cliched , but true adage that stood us well......One game at a fucking time!!!!

supaerheraw · « **Reply #182 on:** February 6, 2011, 08:31:20 pm »

It's amazing, isn't it? Despite our awful season we still have a chance for 4th place.

Says everything really, and anything can happen right now!

Tooky · « **Reply #183 on:** February 6, 2011, 08:33:14 pm »

stop it please...this season is a write of...anything good is a bonus....lets put the anti-liverpool behind us and look upwards eh ?

MULLENEDWINE · « **Reply #184 on:** February 6, 2011, 08:34:34 pm »

I hope Chelsea have a run of results like after we beat em earlier in the season. It would be just so fitting for it all to crash around them again. Just seeing their players have little lovers tiffs on the pitch says it all. Id give Ancellotti another 5 games to get it right. If not, they're all going to be blaming each other and whining to the press non stop. Form goes, players get restless with the management.

Sure we wont win every game, but nothing says we can't bloody try. We've got Suarez & Carroll to come in and add options. Can't effing wait till next game and the one after and the one after. We're on the march boys. Let's just slowly do our own thing and not worry about anyone else. Be just perfect for little torres playing in the europa next season.

MNAA · « **Reply #185 on:** February 6, 2011, 08:34:48 pm »

One game at time yes but there's nothing wrong to dream and believe. And as long as we're mathematically not out of it, we'll always have a shout. More so in a very tight season where there's little to separate between the top and the bottom. If the bottom can beat the previously unbeaten league leader, then nothing is impossible.

Up next Wigan ... and wishing for another 3 points

VamosLiverpool · « **Reply #186 on:** February 6, 2011, 08:35:45 pm »

Chelsea will have their minds firmly on winning the CL now and I'm adamant spurs will drop a fair few points. Bale's out injured, VdV will be saved for the CL run and Spurs' strikers haven't exactly hit the ground running.

Notayesman · « **Reply #187 on:** February 6, 2011, 08:36:10 pm »

4th will be very difficult but the fact that we're not in the CL will hopefully help us to a degree. Whilst Chelsea and Spurs have to think on both fronts we can rotate with more freedom for the Europa. One game at a time for now though. Don't forget both those have a game on us as well.

JackWard33 · « **Reply #188 on:** February 6, 2011, 08:36:46 pm »

Quote from: supaerheraw on February 6, 2011, 08:31:20 pm

It's amazing, isn't it? Despite our awful season we still have a chance for 4th place. Says everything really, and anything can happen right now!

Says how shit the league is

Look at the total gash from us down - not a good team among them and barely a top class technical player

Regi · « **Reply #189 on:** February 6, 2011, 08:37:24 pm »

Quote from: Tooky on February 6, 2011, 08:33:14 pm

stop it please...this season is a write of...anything good is a bonus....lets put the anti-liverpool behind us and look upwards eh ?

How is the season a write-off?
Talk sense...we have a good chance of winning the Europa League and qualifying for Europe again.
How is that a write-off?

redmark · « **Reply #190 on:** February 6, 2011, 08:38:17 pm »

Neither Spurs or Chelsea are in particularly good form - and now they have Liverpool breathing down their necks. The name still has a bit of mystique to it, enough to apply a bit more pressure than Sunderland or Bolton. Both will also be tempted to start prioritising CL games in selections. Spurs have got some tough ones coming up, including several teams battling against relegation.

May 15th, Tottenham at Anfield for a CL spot?

Salty Dog · « **Reply #191 on:** February 6, 2011, 08:38:51 pm »

Quote from: Beninger on February 6, 2011, 07:34:40 pm

If we get into top 4, and the mancs get 19, I'd still say it was a great turn around for us. I'm not worried about them. The future is bright for us.

Same here. I've actually already conceded it to them. I just don't see them not winning it this year. They've just been too consistent all year. But fuck them. They'll win 19 this year, we'll win 19 next year and then 20 the year after...and so on until they are just a little object in our rearview mirrors

Billy The Kid · « **Reply #192 on:** February 6, 2011, 08:39:03 pm »

Manhattan you swine, I wanted to start this thread. I just spent the last hour researching Spurs' Chelsea's and our own remaining fixtures

But yeah, I don't see any reason why we shouldn't be setting our sights at a top 4 finish. Todays result will have a resounding impact on our already resurgent confidence. Heck, we just beat the league champions in their own back yard. And Stamford Bridge hasn't exactly been a happy stomping ground for us in recent years. Todays result really is poignant on so many levels. It really is. You can literally smell the sense of unity in our squad now. Finally our players are playing for the shirt and for their manager. If we maintain this for our remaining games, then yeah, we're going to contend for 4th

ALANM · « **Reply #193 on:** February 6, 2011, 08:39:04 pm »

If Chelsea and/or Spurs win their game in hand then it's a 9 point gap. We have done very well to get to 6th, but I'm not sure we can go higher. All we can do is try to keep winning and see where it leads us. What today's result should do is give the players the belief they can beat anyone. They must though be 100% focused against Wigan on Saturday, as we went to Wigan after beating Chelsea at Anfield, only to throw points away.

Schmidt · « **Reply #194 on:** February 6, 2011, 08:40:53 pm »

I'm not sure how much value we should put in the points that the 4th placed team has scored in previous seasons, given that not many of the teams around the top have shown any kind of consistency over this season and last.

I also don't think we have to rely on just spurs and the plastics slipping up as city could easily hit a bad patch, particularly if they lose Tevez.

We've got a big couple of months coming up with a lot of interruptions from Europa and international games, if we can keep some momentum through that period and topple a few of the teams above us along the way, the gap will close rapidly, and with Suarez and Carroll coming in over the next few weeks we'll only get stronger.

Mutton Geoff · « **Reply #195 on:** February 6, 2011, 08:41:07 pm »

as another ex legend might say I would love it , love it, if we took fourth at the mercenaries expense and harry the barra boy!

Gav 30 · « **Reply #196 on:** February 6, 2011, 08:41:45 pm »

Quote from: Bennekov on February 6, 2011, 08:28:49 pm

Welcome on board Gav!

I wish I couldgo to Anfield 4-5 times a year. I can only afford going once but what a fantastic experience it is everytime! This year I'm going to see the us v. the Mancs - can't wait after the last 4 games. Ooooohhh Sir Fungusson is up for a surprise I tell you!!

Hope you'll enjoy it here!!

Cheers mate. Its only about a 3/4 hour drive so 5/6 games a season should be a possible if i can get tickets ok.
Im a Hearts season ticket holder in scotland and go to most away games but im more than happy to miss a few hearts games if i can get tickets for anfield!!

rafathegaffa83 · « **Reply #197 on:** February 6, 2011, 08:41:55 pm »

It's a big ask, but with Kenny in charge it is possible. I think we have to take each game at a time and hope our rivals for 4th slip-up as well.

Billy The Kid · « **Reply #198 on:** February 6, 2011, 08:43:31 pm »

Quote from: ALANM on February 6, 2011, 08:39:04 pm

What today's result should do is give the players the belief they can beat anyone.

And therein lies the key. As I said, this result should have a resounding impact on the teams confidence

Wot_Shanks_would_Say · « **Reply #199 on:** February 6, 2011, 08:46:36 pm »

For me the best thing about this win and performance is it increases Kenny's chance of being here longterm. That in itself
trumps 4th place and champions league next year.

Author Topic: *whisper it quietly* Pssst.....8th place or ya getting banned (Read 195962 times)

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