Author Topic: Arsenal v Liverpool - Sat 2 Nov 2013 - 5:30pm KO (Read 97106 times)

KP · « **Reply #1240 on:** November 2, 2013, 05:00:57 pm »

Quote from: -Daws- on November 2, 2013, 04:58:55 pm

The system we deploy today will be mainly the counter attack, where we will try and get Sturridge and Suarez 1v1 as early as possible with Henderson will support from deep. The wing backs are going to be a lot deeper today, so their attacking influence will be less important than it was last week at home to West Brom - we need them to know how to force Arsenal wide and squeeze the space - it will be more like a back 5.

Rodgers said we were coming here to attack but with tactical discipline. He doesn't want us to be suffocated by the opposition. If what you said happens then why do we need Henderson middle? His biggest asset is energy to press. If we're sitting back then play him RWB.

gerrardisgod · « **Reply #1241 on:** November 2, 2013, 05:01:49 pm »

Some fucking right whoppers in here.

vicar · « **Reply #1242 on:** November 2, 2013, 05:02:11 pm »

Wow there is some serious panicking going on in here.

Brendan has made a call that Flanno will do a job for us there, lets see what happens, maybe he is right, maybe not. I'm intrigued as to how this will go. I think they will have a lot of the ball, but we have the two best front men in the league and are quite capable of wining this for us, especially against a relatively static pair of CBs. Have some faith.

If it doesn't work, then lets analyse what happened, rather than predict the future now. Who knows we could be celebrating being top of the league tonight?

KP · « **Reply #1243 on:** November 2, 2013, 05:02:16 pm »

Not great at how most are nervous when one player misses the game and his replacement comes in. Shows that we need better cover in that position.

Bruce88 · « **Reply #1244 on:** November 2, 2013, 05:02:22 pm »

So BR replaces a rightback with a ... rightback? Yeah, shame on him. Stop being c*nts and support the team, does YNWA ring a bell?

the_red_pill · « **Reply #1245 on:** November 2, 2013, 05:03:00 pm »

Quote from: vagabond on November 2, 2013, 05:00:21 pm

Got a warm fuzzy feeling just thinking of that smile.

It's called "jizz" mate...

balticred · « **Reply #1246 on:** November 2, 2013, 05:03:27 pm »

If we can't swap Glen for Flanno without such a meltdown we really all should chill out as we clearly don't have the players to challenge for Europa League spots never mind anything more.

Of course we wouldn't have wanted that change but the reaction from many is truly unbelievable.

666 · « **Reply #1247 on:** November 2, 2013, 05:03:42 pm »

STOP GETTING ON JON FUCKING FLANAGANS BACK. YOU SHAME LIVERPOOL! WHERES OUR FAMOUS SUPPORT GONE?

Old No7 · « **Reply #1248 on:** November 2, 2013, 05:03:54 pm »

Quote from: KP on November 2, 2013, 05:02:16 pm

Not great at how most are nervous when one player misses the game and his replacement comes in. Shows that we need better cover in that position.

Ah yes because a bunch of whoppers like you are nervous this should be taken as proof that the squad has a clear weakness

vagabond · « **Reply #1249 on:** November 2, 2013, 05:04:18 pm »

Quote from: the_red_pill on November 2, 2013, 05:03:00 pm

It's called "jizz" mate...

Bird Bird Bird The Bird Is The Word · « **Reply #1250 on:** November 2, 2013, 05:04:22 pm »

I've got a really good feeling about this game, not nervous at all, almost as if I know we're gonna win, somehow we will win this game.

Very similar feeling to when we beat Utd 4-1 at Old Trafford, just an inexplicable sense of knowing we're gonna twat these.

Gerrard[LFC] · « **Reply #1251 on:** November 2, 2013, 05:04:27 pm »

We have Kelly or Toure even, while Agger can ome in for CB, who is far more stronger and has attacking ability, while Flanagan is decent defender but doesn't have much attacking strength.

Think BR is putting Flanagan for purely defensive work, meaning we probably park the bus and try hit them on the counter. Which I fear that we play right into Arsenals hands.
Poor decision when we got Kelly or Toure who is better equipped to be RWB.
Hope Flanagan plays well and proves me wrong but I fear the worst.

Il Capitano · « **Reply #1252 on:** November 2, 2013, 05:04:48 pm »

Come on boys, we can have these and go top. Y. N. W. A.

Renato · « **Reply #1253 on:** November 2, 2013, 05:04:49 pm »

Quote from: 666 on November 2, 2013, 05:03:42 pm

STOP GETTING ON JON FUCKING FLANAGANS BACK. YOU SHAME LIVERPOOL! WHERES OUR FAMOUS SUPPORT GONE?

fucking hell calm the ham lad

Coolie High · « **Reply #1254 on:** November 2, 2013, 05:04:56 pm »

Quote from: Old No7 on November 2, 2013, 05:03:54 pm

Ah yes because a bunch of whoppers like you are nervous this should be taken as proof that the squad has a clear weakness

I

KP · « **Reply #1255 on:** November 2, 2013, 05:04:57 pm »

It was like this when Jones played against Everton last season, I remember one guy saying he was bricking it with him in goal instead of Reina. Everyone got on his back and guess what? He cost us the first goal.

Dreams-and-Songs · « **Reply #1256 on:** November 2, 2013, 05:05:10 pm »

Flannagan has never let us down. Plus it was at the Emirates that he played his best ever game for us. Top lad, doesnt stop running. He is gonna have a blinder.

rob1408 · « **Reply #1257 on:** November 2, 2013, 05:05:35 pm »

I'll tell you what, Arsenal need that starting eleven to play well because their bench is awful, we have more in reserve. Tight game won by the odd goal either way.

the_red_pill · « **Reply #1258 on:** November 2, 2013, 05:05:42 pm »

Quote from: dast18 on November 2, 2013, 04:46:17 pm

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

You're right mate. It was against City.

Sorry Migs.

KP · « **Reply #1259 on:** November 2, 2013, 05:05:58 pm »

Quote from: Dreams-and-Songs on November 2, 2013, 05:05:10 pm

Flannagan has never let us down. Plus it was at the Emirates that he played his best ever game for us. Top lad, doesnt stop running. He is gonna have a blinder.

Blackburn away he let us down.

TheFooFighter · « **Reply #1260 on:** November 2, 2013, 05:06:06 pm »

Quote from: 666 on November 2, 2013, 05:03:42 pm

STOP GETTING ON JON FUCKING FLANAGANS BACK. YOU SHAME LIVERPOOL! WHERES OUR FAMOUS SUPPORT GONE?

Quote from: 666 on November 2, 2013, 04:34:17 pm

Playing a 3-5-2 with Flanagan? We're screwed.! He probably hasn't ever played that position before?!??!

Tongue in cheek lad?

KP · « **Reply #1261 on:** November 2, 2013, 05:06:23 pm »

Quote from: TheGOAT on November 2, 2013, 05:05:47 pm

You sound desperate for Flanno to fuck up so you can come on and boast about it after.

I thoroughly hope I'm wrong, pray to God that we win.

lfcmaster · « **Reply #1262 on:** November 2, 2013, 05:06:25 pm »

What does the future hold for Kelly ?

-Daws- · « **Reply #1263 on:** November 2, 2013, 05:06:43 pm »

Quote from: KP on November 2, 2013, 05:00:57 pm

Rodgers said we were coming here to attack but with tactical discipline. He doesn't want us to be suffocated by the opposition. If what you said happens then why do we need Henderson middle? His biggest asset is energy to press. If we're sitting back then play him RWB.

Henderson is there to hurry Arsenal in possession through the middle of the park with his tenacious pressing style. If he can rush them into loose passes then Gerrard, Lucas and the full backs can concentrate on picking up runners and latching onto the loose passes. Going forward, he moves like a horse at full tilt and this means he can get up and support SAS very quickly from deep when we play on the break.

'Attack with tactical discipline' probably means that we aren't going to try and overload on the attack and are half reliant on them over committing so we can hit them quickly and decisively to try and get a 3v3 situation with SAS and Henderson. Suck them out, squeeze the space around our 18 yard box and hit them with pace and power - best way to beat Arsenal, especially if you have two top class forwards.

Popcorn · « **Reply #1264 on:** November 2, 2013, 05:06:47 pm »

He's got this.

Yorkykopite · « **Reply #1265 on:** November 2, 2013, 05:07:01 pm »

Odds on red card for Crazy Jon Flanagan. Probably in the first minute.

vicar · « **Reply #1266 on:** November 2, 2013, 05:07:03 pm »

Quote from: lfcmaster on November 2, 2013, 05:06:25 pm

What does the future hold for Kelly ?

Getting back to match fitness I suspect in the short term?

rob1408 · « **Reply #1267 on:** November 2, 2013, 05:07:06 pm »

Quote from: KP on November 2, 2013, 05:04:57 pm

It was like this when Jones played against Everton last season, I remember one guy saying he was bricking it with him in goal instead of Reina. Everyone got on his back and guess what? He cost us the first goal.

Completely different players in completely different positions, carry on though.

Twelfth Man · « **Reply #1268 on:** November 2, 2013, 05:07:07 pm »

Danny Dichio is utterly shyte as a commentator. Continuing in the fine tradition of English analysts.

Lawnmowerman · « **Reply #1269 on:** November 2, 2013, 05:07:10 pm »

Flanagans obviously putting a shift in in training which is exactly how it's supposed to be, and how you get rewarded

Old No7 · « **Reply #1270 on:** November 2, 2013, 05:07:20 pm »

Quote from: KP on November 2, 2013, 05:05:58 pm

Blackburn away he let us down.

you're a constant stream of positivity aren't you? fucking try getting behind the lad & the team

IanZG · « **Reply #1271 on:** November 2, 2013, 05:07:34 pm »

Quote from: KP on November 2, 2013, 05:05:58 pm

Blackburn away he let us down.

Yeah, but we won that. I'd gladly see him let us down if we win this game

Djimi Smicer34 · « **Reply #1272 on:** November 2, 2013, 05:07:35 pm »

Quote from: lfcmaster on November 2, 2013, 05:06:25 pm

What does the future hold for Kelly ?

Getting back to full fitness hopefully.

Dreams-and-Songs · « **Reply #1273 on:** November 2, 2013, 05:07:37 pm »

Quote from: KP on November 2, 2013, 05:05:58 pm

Blackburn away he let us down.

Made a few mistakes or let us down? Big difference mate

CS111 · « **Reply #1274 on:** November 2, 2013, 05:07:54 pm »

Predictions after the team sheet lads?

Butter Keks · « **Reply #1275 on:** November 2, 2013, 05:08:04 pm »

Quote from: KP on November 2, 2013, 05:04:57 pm

It was like this when Jones played against Everton last season, I remember one guy saying he was bricking it with him in goal instead of Reina. Everyone got on his back and guess what? He cost us the first goal.

I remember when Brad Jones played in goal against Everton in an FA Cup semi final at Wembley and........he did well and we won 2-1. Crazy I know.

Koplord · « **Reply #1276 on:** November 2, 2013, 05:08:07 pm »

Huge blow losing Johnson

John C · « **Reply #1277 on:** November 2, 2013, 05:08:09 pm »

Quote from: 'king Cochise on November 2, 2013, 04:59:19 pm

Once Toure flashes one of his boss smiles at Flanagn in the tunnel before coming out he'll feel and play like Cafu.

Flannagan has come a long way since watching one of last weeks games in the same pub as me, This is the stages he's dreamed of.

Mighty_Red · « **Reply #1278 on:** November 2, 2013, 05:08:15 pm »

Really surprised that Flanno was picked ahead of Kelly, just hope he is given some help out there on the right.

I'm more than happy with a draw, any talk of "making a statement of intent by winning" is nonsense, we do not really need the added pressure of being the hunted at this stage, though it would be great to win.

COMON U REDMEN!

ryatnalkar · « **Reply #1279 on:** November 2, 2013, 05:08:47 pm »

I rated Flanno a lot (more than Kelly and Wisdom as a RB) when he came into the first team couple of years back and hope this revives his career. He has got a crunching tackle on him and a no nonsense british style. Hopefully he doesn't let the team down today.