Author Topic: Arsenal v Liverpool - Sat 2 Nov 2013 - 5:30pm KO (Read 97178 times)

Snusmumriken · « **Reply #1080 on:** November 2, 2013, 04:42:23 pm »

Quote from: Kingstopic on November 2, 2013, 04:36:19 pm

Didnt know you watched the training sessions every day.

Oh I see, we're only judging players form and performance on the training field now? Didn't get the PM! So I guess... No more commenting on players from now on since most of us can't watch training sessions?

666 · « **Reply #1081 on:** November 2, 2013, 04:42:29 pm »

Quote from: Funky_Gibbons on November 2, 2013, 04:40:59 pm

What other choices were there? Can't take Henderson out of midfield and Kelly looked unfit when he come on last week.

Why not? Coutinho can slip in there and if he gets injured we can revert to Allen or Albero. If needed?

KP · « **Reply #1082 on:** November 2, 2013, 04:42:38 pm »

Even if Flanagan has impressed in training, that's one thing, played at the Emirates against a team of Arsenal's quality is another.

Cre_mCr_cker · « **Reply #1083 on:** November 2, 2013, 04:42:47 pm »

Quote from: David Struhme on November 2, 2013, 04:40:36 pm

i reckon we'll go 4-4-2

I don't.

Kingstopic · « **Reply #1084 on:** November 2, 2013, 04:42:49 pm »

Quote from: Joey C on November 2, 2013, 04:39:00 pm

Flanagan vs Cazorla & Ozil. This will only go one way.

Big call from BR, could potentially be one of the best/worst decisions he's made at LFC.

yeah they are both going to be in flannos back pocket

fefs · « **Reply #1085 on:** November 2, 2013, 04:42:54 pm »

Quote from: Melbred on November 2, 2013, 04:36:29 pm

It's baffling because you wouldn't pick him as a RB considering our options. But as a right wing back? It does not compute as he offers near nothing going forward.

Hopefully Rodgers has seen something that we've all missed.

Rodgers has seen more than any here.
Lets wait till the game is over before crucifying the lad eh

Funky_Gibbons · « **Reply #1086 on:** November 2, 2013, 04:42:59 pm »

Quote from: KP on November 2, 2013, 04:41:34 pm

Exactly. We should have just gone with Toure at right back. Henderson offers more going forward and is just as good defensively.

Worked so well against Southampton hey Thog?

clinical · « **Reply #1087 on:** November 2, 2013, 04:43:01 pm »

Flanno against Cazorla. Oh shit. Bad decision from Rodgers I feel

Renato · « **Reply #1088 on:** November 2, 2013, 04:43:12 pm »

Yikes.

Flano did well out on loan in Italy but fucks sake the last time he played in the league he was dropped for 18 months. Fucking hell

Djimi Smicer34 · « **Reply #1089 on:** November 2, 2013, 04:43:31 pm »

Let's give the boy a chance, I'm sure Rodgers is well aware of the alternative to playing Flanagan and has decided to put faith in him, could just be he knows what he's doing.

-Daws- · « **Reply #1090 on:** November 2, 2013, 04:43:40 pm »

Quote from: Ray K on November 2, 2013, 04:40:15 pm

Having proper attacking wing backs is the key to playing 3-5-2. And I really fear that with Cissokho and Flanagan it'll look more like 5 at the back with us dropping back and relying on the two magicians to conjure a goal out of nothing.
Wing back is an energetic position and nothing I've seen of Flanagan has convinced me that he's a right fit today.

We will be playing mainly on the counter attack, getting the ball early into Sturridge and Suarez with Henderson having the responsibility to support them. It probably will be 5 at the back for the majority of the game (as I think Arsenal will have a fair bit of possession) and I think that will help shut out the space for their talented attacking midfielders to work in and force them wide. That's what we will be aiming to do, and hit them early on the break when they have committed too many numbers forward, allowing Suarez, Sturridge and Henderson to try and get 3v3.

Funky_Gibbons · « **Reply #1091 on:** November 2, 2013, 04:43:50 pm »

Quote from: KP on November 2, 2013, 04:42:38 pm

Even if Flanagan has impressed in training, that's one thing, played at the Emirates against a team of Arsenal's quality is another.

You do know he played there a couple of seasons ago and had a good game?

Bruce88 · « **Reply #1092 on:** November 2, 2013, 04:43:51 pm »

Quote from: KP on November 2, 2013, 04:42:38 pm

Even if Flanagan has impressed in training, that's one thing, played at the Emirates against a team of Arsenal's quality is another.

He already did that two years ago.

Cochise · « **Reply #1093 on:** November 2, 2013, 04:43:57 pm »

Big call from Brendan to start Flanagan ahead of Kelly.

Good luck lad.

Brentieke · « **Reply #1094 on:** November 2, 2013, 04:43:58 pm »

Not that long ago that Flanagan was terrific at the Emirates.

Come on Johnny boy, you can save your Liverpool career here.

KP · « **Reply #1095 on:** November 2, 2013, 04:44:00 pm »

Quote from: Funky_Gibbons on November 2, 2013, 04:42:59 pm

Worked so well against Southampton hey Thog?

Southampton are immense that's why. They stopped us from playing due to their high press. Forget about them.

SimplyRed91 · « **Reply #1096 on:** November 2, 2013, 04:44:17 pm »

What's wrong with you all? Give the lad a chance he's obviously impressed Brendan in training to get the nod ahead of Kelly/Agger/Henderson. Brendan isn't a fool, he knows what he's doing. Still confident, come on lads!!!!!!

AthleticClub · « **Reply #1097 on:** November 2, 2013, 04:44:20 pm »

Quote from: KP on November 2, 2013, 04:42:38 pm

Even if Flanagan has impressed in training, that's one thing, played at the Emirates against a team of Arsenal's quality is another.

What a shithouse bunch of fans weve got. Why fucking slaughter the lad before the game has even been played.

Melbred · « **Reply #1098 on:** November 2, 2013, 04:44:23 pm »

Quote from: -Daws- on November 2, 2013, 04:35:38 pm

That's the secret surprise Rodgers had coming eh?

You're right though, and I think Rodgers will be as well. The temptation would have been to pull Henderson to right wing back and start Coutinho, but I think Hendersons inclusion in the #10 spot is very important for us in this particular game. Sterling would have been another contender, but maybe Rodgers feels a player more experienced and comfortable would be better against a talented attacing midfield. I think he's made the right call, personally, but we shall see.

Hope you're right, I just don't see it. So many possible variations we could have used, and Flanno wouldn't have entered the equation in my book. It's a very strange one and I hope people aren't too hard on Flanno if it all goes tits up. Rodgers though, should rightly be under the microscope.

Hij · « **Reply #1099 on:** November 2, 2013, 04:44:23 pm »

Quote from: KP on November 2, 2013, 04:32:02 pm

Wow not confident at all now. Why is he ahead of Kelly?

Because he's playing wing back and not right back. Flanagan is better going forwards.

Pistolero · « **Reply #1100 on:** November 2, 2013, 04:44:26 pm »

Quote from: Renato on November 2, 2013, 04:43:12 pm

Yikes.

Flano did well out on loan in Italy but fucks sake the last time he played in the league he was dropped for 18 months. Fucking hell

put yer knickers on and make a cup of tea...

Fabulous_aurelio · « **Reply #1101 on:** November 2, 2013, 04:44:42 pm »

Isnt Arteta suspended!?!!?

Renato · « **Reply #1102 on:** November 2, 2013, 04:44:54 pm »

Quote from: Bruce88 on November 2, 2013, 04:43:51 pm

He already did that two years ago.

That Arsenal team had one good player, this one has Giroud, Ozil, Cazorla and Ramsey all playing out of their skins.

KERRYKOP · « **Reply #1103 on:** November 2, 2013, 04:44:54 pm »

Surely Henderson has to be at right back, really not confident in Flanagan, his last few outtings he's looked well out of his depth.

KP · « **Reply #1104 on:** November 2, 2013, 04:44:54 pm »

Quote from: Funky_Gibbons on November 2, 2013, 04:43:50 pm

You do know he played there a couple of seasons ago and had a good game?

He had that little spell under Kenny in 10/11 but he's not been the same ever since.

Camarero25 · « **Reply #1105 on:** November 2, 2013, 04:45:11 pm »

Quote from: SerbianScouser on November 2, 2013, 04:38:56 pm

#Arsenal subs: Fabianski, Vermaelen, Monreal, Jenkinson, Hayden, Akpom, Bendtner

Fuck me that bench is shite.

Maybe Flanno's in to crock their starters?

Walshy nMe® · « **Reply #1106 on:** November 2, 2013, 04:45:16 pm »

Flannagan?

clinical · « **Reply #1107 on:** November 2, 2013, 04:45:32 pm »

Quote from: Fabulous_aurelio on November 2, 2013, 04:44:42 pm

Isnt Arteta suspended!?!!?

No

John C · « **Reply #1108 on:** November 2, 2013, 04:45:34 pm »

BR obviously feels Flannagan will offer something more than Kelly and has probably coached the rashness out of him and some class in to him. He can still win guys!

rocco · « **Reply #1109 on:** November 2, 2013, 04:45:34 pm »

Like the look of Arsenals bench

GlenJohnson2 · « **Reply #1110 on:** November 2, 2013, 04:45:54 pm »

rob1408 · « **Reply #1111 on:** November 2, 2013, 04:45:57 pm »

Quote from: Fabulous_aurelio on November 2, 2013, 04:44:42 pm

Isnt Arteta suspended!?!!?

It was a one game ban, Carling Cup game took care of it.

Motty · « **Reply #1112 on:** November 2, 2013, 04:46:00 pm »

Quote from: Djimi Smicer on November 2, 2013, 04:43:31 pm

Let's give the boy a chance, I'm sure Rodgers is well aware of the alternative to playing Flanagan and has decided to put faith in him, could just be he knows what he's doing.

666 · « **Reply #1113 on:** November 2, 2013, 04:46:07 pm »

BR and Flanagan to get slaughtered if we lose this match

El_Pistolero · « **Reply #1114 on:** November 2, 2013, 04:46:10 pm »

Flanno, wat.

Best of luck lad.

ThePeetmix · « **Reply #1115 on:** November 2, 2013, 04:46:12 pm »

Quote from: Fabulous_aurelio on November 2, 2013, 04:44:42 pm

Isnt Arteta suspended!?!!?

His red card was for a professional foul. Only a 1 match ban.

JackWard33 · « **Reply #1116 on:** November 2, 2013, 04:46:12 pm »

Holy hell - that is really hard to understand

Why not put Henderson there and Allen in the middle??

dast18 · « **Reply #1117 on:** November 2, 2013, 04:46:17 pm »

Quote from: Funky_Gibbons on November 2, 2013, 04:36:05 pm

Didn't Flanagan make his debut against arsenal?

City I think (MOTM performance.......)

KP · « **Reply #1118 on:** November 2, 2013, 04:46:18 pm »

Okay, I rest my case. Won't comment on Flanagan until after the game. All these people currently being so defensive will probably crucify Rodgers if he plays poorly.

Trendisnotdestiny · « **Reply #1119 on:** November 2, 2013, 04:46:33 pm »

Rogers seems to be sticking to his tactics, formation and preparation believing that he can stick in Flanagan for Johnson and still go for it. This seems to be a risky move. There will be those who are curious why not add Coutinho and move Henderson to outside right. Nonetheless, I will support the gaffer (as I have not been in training ever)

Go you Reds!!!!