Topic: Preview - Liverpool v Sunderland, 2nd Jan 7.45pm

[kkjellquist]

since when is there a second ESPN?

2003 called....

[J-Mc-]

Is this on tv ??

Nope.

[AriGold]

Glad Downing isn't left back but I'm a little worried about Wisdom up against Johnson/McClean.

[J-Mc-]

Glad Downing isn't left back but I'm a little worried about Wisdom up against Johnson/McClean.

He may not look it, but the lad's quite quick.

McClean blows very hot and cold aswell, if Wisdom seemingly gets the better of him then expect him to go into his shell and give us an easier ride.

[kkjellquist]

No idea how this works in the UK, but the game is live on ESPN2 in the US.  Should be plenty of streams.

[AriGold]

He may not look it, but the lad's quite quick.

McClean blows very hot and cold aswell, if Wisdom seemingly gets the better of him then expect him to go into his shell and give us an easier ride.

I know he's quick mate. I'm just getting a few bad flashbacks of him up against Mirallas in the derby. Johnson/McClean of similar style in which they like to take people on.

[Twelfth Man]

Horrible little twat of a player at Cough's Forest, who some will remember being our biggest rivals at the time.

I recall him being a narky little twat, constant little fouls and niggles.

[Crimson_Tank]

No idea how this works in the UK, but the game is live on ESPN2 in the US.  Should be plenty of streams.

Interestingly enough it seems to by listed on my ESPN2 starting at 1:30 my time, which is inline for one to see some pre-match coverage and then kickoff, but, the program is listed to change at 2:00 with "Outside the Lines" taking over the network....

 I suppose I shall have to have a stream standing by should ESPN not realize their mistake.

[Indian Scouser]

I know he's quick mate. I'm just getting a few bad flashbacks of him up against Mirallas in the derby. Johnson/McClean of similar style in which they like to take people on.

I think he'll get a bit more help from Downing though than he did from Suso in that game. I reckon he'll do alright if he plays.

[kkjellquist]

Interestingly enough it seems to by listed on my ESPN2 starting at 1:30 my time, which is inline for one to see some pre-match coverage and then kickoff, but, the program is listed to change at 2:00 with "Outside the Lines" taking over the network....

 I suppose I shall have to have a stream standing by should ESPN not realize their mistake.

Hopefully it's wrong...on my DirecTV guide in the US the broadcast is set for 2:30 EST.  Good luck.

[MerseysideBrum]

Really hope Suarez bags some goals to catch up with RVP in the goal scorering charts. Obviously a win is most important though!

[Hazell]

Liverpool FC ‏@LFC
#LFC team v Sunderland: Reina, Wisdom, Johnson, Agger, Skrtel, Gerrard, Henderson, Lucas, Downing, Sterling, Suarez.

Liverpool FC ‏@LFC
#LFC subs v Sunderland: Jones, Sahin, Carragher, Suso, Allen, Shelvey, Robinson

[stoopid yank]

Interestingly enough it seems to by listed on my ESPN2 starting at 1:30 my time, which is inline for one to see some pre-match coverage and then kickoff, but, the program is listed to change at 2:00 with "Outside the Lines" taking over the network....

 I suppose I shall have to have a stream standing by should ESPN not realize their mistake.

The online schedule on the espn website has the game from 2:30-5pm on ESPN 2.  What you are seeing is a mistake from the cable box.

[gods_left_peg]

James Carroll
Liverpool: Reina, Wisdom, Skrtel, Agger, Johnson, Lucas, Henderson, Gerrard, Downing, Sterling, Suarez.

Liverpool subs: Jones, Sahin, Carragher, Shelvey, Allen, Robinson, Suso.

[Chakan]

Wisdom starting. Very interesting. No Downing at LB.

[Anywhichwayicant]

Great to see Wisdom back, we've been missing players with his appetite.

[Tookathered]

Mclean vrs Wisdom hmm! why Wisdom? Glen and Downing was forming a brilliant pair on the right side, you ask for consistency and always come out with pointless experimentations you can on kid yourself. Robinson is available, he is more interligen than Wisdom, am wandering? hope we get a better results.

[Number 7]

Glad Henderson keeps his place.

Allen was tested against Fulham and Stoke wasn't he? Gets a rest again.

[LFC when it suits]

Henderson is playing. Very very happy about that.

[Crimson_Tank]

The online schedule on the espn website has the game from 2:30-5pm on ESPN 2.  What you are seeing is a mistake from the cable box.

Yeah my Direct TV ius most likely taking the piss. It should be listing the match at 1:30 CST (2:30 EST).

[kopitecrash]

Robinson is available, he is more interligen than Wisdom.

Wisdom has proved himself a steady backup at least. So yes he comes in ahead of Robinson in important premier league games.

[Trump's tiny tiny hands]

Good to see Robinson and Sahin on the bench.

[Twelfth Man]

Jack Robinson on the bench too.

[JonnyDubb]

Glad Jordan's starting again 

[Crimson_Tank]

Glad Henderson keeps his place.

Allen was tested against Fulham and Stoke wasn't he? Gets a rest again.

Henderson against his previous club, should be a good match up.

[TheVeg]

James Carroll
Liverpool: Reina, Wisdom, Skrtel, Agger, Johnson, Lucas, Henderson, Gerrard, Downing, Sterling, Suarez.

Liverpool subs: Jones, Sahin, Carragher, Shelvey, Allen, Robinson, Suso.

That bench is screaming for some attacking options. Cannot wait to see Sturridge and at least 1 more to add to our front 3.

In terms on the game, I'm fairly confident. Wisdom hasn't played in a while so will need help from Lucas and Henderson at times but other than that I think it's a good team. Great to see Henderson starting, will give some much needed energy and enthusiasm in the cm position.

[LFC when it suits]

Is Assaidi off to the African Nations already?

[kkjellquist]

Is Assaidi off to the African Nations already?

Yes

[Mercer]

I like the look of that team.

Pleased Henderson has been given another start; fully deserved. He brings good energy to the midfield.

[Mighty_Red]

Good to see Wisdom back, I'd prefer that to Downing going to LB, especially since he is playing a bit better in the last few games. Nothing more we can say except that we just need to down Sunderland and get these 3 points!

COMON U REDMEN!

[Ski]

Happy with AW coming in and Johno moving to left back. Hope Sterling starts left side and Downing on the right.

Also hoping our midfield 3 and front 3 run their defence ragged. Come on Redmen. 3pts to start the year and set the bar for performances at home in 2013.

[Motty]

This isn't me having a go at Downing but how goods it going to be looking at that team when Sturridge is there instead, can't fucking wait

[Funky_Gibbons]

That bench is screaming for some attacking options. Cannot wait to see Sturridge and at least 1 more to add to our front 3.

Agree with this. Even if Sturridge and Borini were available tonight we still wouldn't have real threat to come off the bench other than Sterling.

[Twelfth Man]

Heady heights of eighth if we win this.

[Zlen]

Fuck yea, Hendo gets another game.
Let's give them a game.

[El_Pistolero]

Pleased for Hendo, deserves to keep his place. Robinson too, good to see him back with the firsts.

[marcus50bucks]

I really wanted Robinson to start tonight. Not only is he a good left back but he gives us balance down the left hand side. Johnson has been a rock at right back and I would've preferred him to have stayed there even though he's put in some good performances at left back. He's not much of a threat in an attacking sense down the left imo

[RK7]

We must target Their left back Rose, he is never a defender.

[harrythered]

Had been wondering what Wisdom was up too... Good to see him back.
Also glad Sahin is on the bench at least, really think he needs to get more game time. Although having said that, very happy Hendo starts again.
Come on you Reds!

[harrythered]

We must target Their left back Rose, he is never a defender.

Their best player though.