Topic: Gomel vs Liverpool - Europa League 3QR 1st Leg (KO 19:00)

[DG]

Since the other thread is specifically for the draw, I figured we could use our first competitive match thread of the season.

We'll win, I'm sure of it. I hope some of the lads that didn't play much in the friendlies will play to get their match fitness up.

[just Riggins?]

anyone know if this is on tele? 

Very much looking forward to it!  Hopefully we'll have a fitter team and we'll not be thwarted by the heat as much. 

[edge]

Cole to have a stormer.

Olympics will probably shove it out of the TV-programme though. Have LFCTV aired europa-matches before?

[Piggies in Blankies]

anyone know if this is on tele? 

Very much looking forward to it!  Hopefully we'll have a fitter team and we'll not be thwarted by the heat as much. 

Sky channel 428 it seems

[just Riggins?]

Sky channel 428 it seems

cheers.  Will have to search for a pub it looks like, bit of an obscure channel. 

[gerrardlfc]

Sky channel 428 it seems

Checked tv schedule, doesn't seem like it

[DG]

Qualifiers, if on telly at all, usually get announced the day before or so. At least that's how I recall it from two years ago.

[Never liked a girl well enough to give her 12 sharp knives]

Scouse Vampires!

[mart356]

Well i would have thought itv4 or something but i checked the itv schedule and its not on that at all

[Benimar Col]

Sky channel 428 it seems

I've looked also, not shown on this channel

[LondonRedMan]

Could be a tricky one if we are not up to speed. I remember Braga taking us out of this competition a couple of seasons back so we cant expect to go through just because we are the bigger name.

Aslo, from the last time we were in this competition Roy (like it or not) got us through the qualifiers and group stages without any rreal scares, would be nice if Mr Rodgers can steer us through without any hairy moments.

Carra as captain for this one, I think it will be best to leave Stevie G at home and have him play in the 2nd leg. The players with injury records from last season, Lucas, Gerrard and Adam, may well benefit from missing the away trip afer the American tour.

Looking forward to seeing Borini leading our line for this one, he could bag a few in the qualifiers and take that confidence into the league.

I think ITV 2/3 will show this one but it will be announced closer to the date.

[DG]

Could be a tricky one if we are not up to speed. I remember Braga taking us out of this competition a couple of seasons back so we cant expect to go through just because we are the bigger name.

Aslo, from the last time we were in this competition Roy (like it or not) got us through the qualifiers and group stages without any rreal scares, would be nice if Mr Rodgers can steer us through without any hairy moments.

Carra as captain for this one, I think it will be best to leave Stevie G at home and have him play in the 2nd leg. The players with injury records from last season, Lucas, Gerrard and Adam, may well benefit from missing the away trip afer the American tour.

Looking forward to seeing Borini leading our line for this one, he could bag a few in the qualifiers and take that confidence into the league.

I think ITV 2/3 will show this one but it will be announced closer to the date.

Braga are far better than Gomel though, as far as I know.

Aside from that, I largely agree with you. I'd rather see Carroll leading the line though, I reckon Borini is going to be used on the wings.

[Liamski-la]

Yup. Braga are a half decent portugese team.

[Never liked a girl well enough to give her 12 sharp knives]

The one good thing that may come of having these very earlier pre-qualifiers under our belt is, is we may hit the ground running in the league considering that twat of a start to the season we've got.

[DG]

The one good thing that may come of having these very earlier pre-qualifiers under our belt is, is we may hit the ground running in the league considering that twat of a start to the season we've got.

I don't mind the start much. In the league, I long ago reached the conclusion that we're always equally good as the opposition. It makes no difference who we play.

[a glass of wine Sir?]

I'm hoping LFC tv as I've just signed up and I want my money's worth

[LondonRedMan]

Braga are far better than Gomel though, as far as I know.Aside from that, I largely agree with you. I'd rather see Carroll leading the line though, I reckon Borini is going to be used on the wings.

True

[LondonRedMan]

I'm hoping LFC tv as I've just signed up and I want my money's worth

All the US tour was on there live. I enjoyed it. The last match has Mark Wright and Neil Mellor as pundits too. I think the Leverkusen friendly will be on live

[DTLFC92]

Braga are far better than Gomel though, as far as I know.

Aside from that, I largely agree with you. I'd rather see Carroll leading the line though, I reckon Borini is going to be used on the wings.

Can't see Carroll playing, if he does, he'd be cup-tied. If we are looking to sell, that won't help us move him on.


I remember watching that Rabotnicki game on LFCTv (or online possibly) so we could see it on there perhaps?

[stardorman]

My Eleven...

                          Jones

  Jonto     Skrts      Carra     Robinson

           Shelf     Lucas    Hendo

            Sterling   Borini  Pacheco

[Xabifan]

I have a feeling this one could be tricky

[DG]

Can't see Carroll playing, if he does, he'd be cup-tied. If we are looking to sell, that won't help us move him on.


I remember watching that Rabotnicki game on LFCTv (or online possibly) so we could see it on there perhaps?

You are completely correct, but then again, I don't want him sold.

Maybe seeing if he does or does not play will be an indication on Rodgers' plans.

[LondonRedMan]

You are completely correct, but then again, I don't want him sold.

Maybe seeing if he does or does not play will be an indication on Rodgers' plans.

THIS

My reckoning is that he will not travel but it will be interesting to see how BR handles this one.

[LondonRedMan]

Can't see Carroll playing, if he does, he'd be cup-tied. If we are looking to sell, that won't help us move him on.


I remember watching that Rabotnicki game on LFCTv (or online possibly) so we could see it on there perhaps?

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Yep

[myliverbird]

Has 0-0 written all over it. Reckon we'll paste them at Anfield though

[loothapub]

Can't see Carroll playing, if he does, he'd be cup-tied. If we are looking to sell, that won't help us move him on.


I remember watching that Rabotnicki game on LFCTv (or online possibly) so we could see it on there perhaps?

We will have a better idea if AC is leaving when the team is announced for this one. Although BR has been back tracking somewhat with Carroll recently so who knows !

[El Torres gol]

Has 0-0 written all over it. Reckon we'll paste them at Anfield though

I'd like to see us paste them in both legs as at the moment we still seem to be suffering from shyness in front of goal

[Never liked a girl well enough to give her 12 sharp knives]

I don't mind the start much. In the league, I long ago reached the conclusion that we're always equally good as the opposition. It makes no difference who we play.

I understand what you're saying, I'm just a bit concerned with the supposed new system and style that we are supposedly to be implementing. Thats why I'm sort of glad we have these pre-season start competitive games, that whilst not being the greatest of tests, will at least give ourselves a chance to iron out any issues in a 'live' situation.

[kcbworth]

Yay football's back. Be interesting to see how we line up.

[kcbworth]

I'd like to see us paste them in both legs

+1

[Gifted Right Foot]

not sure if it is the liverpool game but austar has a europa league game at 4.30am friday on setanta for all the aussie fans on here.  surely it's us. 

looking forward to the game.  a difficult away fixture but im sure the lads will be keen to impress the new manager and start the season on a positive note. 

[anfieldpurch]

Setanta have announced they are showing this game but as for us in England who no longer get Setanta, not sure where it will be shown, possibly ITV4 or ESPN due to Channel 5 not having the rights anymore to Europa Football.

https://xcancel.com/SetantaSports/status/228853423083237377

[Beninger]

Good time to put a strong side out and absolutely destroy them.  Get off to a good start for a change.  Last time we had a good start was 4 years ago.

[iamrobk]

Setanta have announced they are showing this game but as for us in England who no longer get Setanta, not sure where it will be shown, possibly ITV4 or ESPN due to Channel 5 not having the rights anymore to Europa Football.

https://xcancel.com/SetantaSports/status/228853423083237377

Well at least since it's on TV somewhere there will definitely be streams.

[Outer Mongolian Red]

Setanta have announced they are showing this game but as for us in England who no longer get Setanta, not sure where it will be shown, possibly ITV4 or ESPN due to Channel 5 not having the rights anymore to Europa Football.

https://xcancel.com/SetantaSports/status/228853423083237377

Good stuff,I was hoping they would have it.It's going to be interesting to see what team we put out, especially upfront as Carroll and Borini have only played half an hour of pre-season so far.

[WhiteHeat]

The Rabotnicki away game was shown on Primetime TV, some obscure channel (480)

Probably end up on there.

[Kochevnik]

This is being played on 2 August at 7pm BST, in case anyone else clicked on this link to find out specifics and scrolled down this far.  Second leg is 9 August at Anfield.

[7777]

This is being played on 2 August at 7pm BST, in case anyone else clicked on this link to find out specifics and scrolled down this far.  Second leg is 9 August at Anfield.

I did thanks!

[Discipline]

We've scored 1 goal in the last 3 pre-season games.

Need to address that in this game. 3-1 to us!

[Passmaster Molby]

We've scored 1 goal in the last 3 pre-season games.

Need to address that in this game. 3-1 to us!

We scored 2 goals - Morgan in the 1-1 v Toronto and Adam in the 2-1 defeat to Roma.

Feel confident we will win this by a couple of goals. Rodgers is in a bit of a similar position Rafa was in during his first game in charge where people wondered if Owen would play or not in the CL qualifier - will Carroll play any part and get cup tied?