Liverpool Banter Archive February 16 2014

 

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16 Feb 2014 23:11:31
Very good performance today, particularly the number of chances created. Sterling was excellent, even in a RB position. Even Aly held his own, though could have hussled back to cover Ox-Cham.
Yes, Suarez should have had a second penalty awarded, but you have to admit, his theatrics didn't help. He was hit fair and square and that in itself should have been enough. He was hitting the deck and I suspect Webb may have given it if not for the "additions" from Luis.
Gerrard looking quite composed and his through balls are top drawer at the moment.
Though I have a soft spot for Agger (always happy to stop at the Melwood gates and sign for the kids), I tend to agree that our strongest pairing is probably Skrtel and Sakho.
Not too disappointed to be out of the cup after a very good display. Now we just have a top four finish to concentrate on. I'd love to be in with a shout of the league with a few games to go, but offer 4th place finish right now and I'd still snatch your hand off.

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On the replay of Chamberlain challenge on Suarez you can see Webb begin shaking his head immediately and well before Suarez started to roll around.

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I know chaf but do you know what the reaction is totally irrelevant, (unless of course Suarez got up and butted him or dare I say bit him) a pen is a pen

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Howard Webb indicated it was not a penalty even before Suarez performed the theatrics.

Even if he was theatrical, it is no excuse to get a decision wrong. Webb was consistently poor throughout the game anyway.

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It shouldn't matter whether there were histrionics or not. A foul is a foul no matter whether the player rolls and waves his arms about. A reputation for play acting should have no bearing on a referees decision. Howard Webb is a lousy referee and made an atrocious decision on an obvious penalty. What Suarez did after he was fouled should be irrelevant to the decision.

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16 Feb 2014 23:06:17
for BR's second season in charge, and everyone knowing Liverpool is a work in progress, other clubs should really fear what we can become in the future. If we can bring a few more signings I think we will be challenging next season, maybe not on all 4 fronts, but you never know. once again congrats to the Gunners and we only ask if you could please take care of our blue neighbors in the quarter finals. YNWA

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Lfc,

It will be a pleasure my friend.

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16 Feb 2014 22:53:54
So we are out of the FA Cup having played brilliantly. We outplayed Arsenal and deserved more out of the game. However,,, I've said it before winning the FA Cup and finishing 5th would be an absolute disaster for the club. It's a distraction and Liverpool don't need the cup this year, we need champions league, its a must.
If someone said Win this cup game or win against Swansea? No brainer, the league is more important, Liverpool fans are an intelligent bunch, ugly, but intelligent. We know our football and what's best for our club,, and that's why nobody is disheartened too much about tonight, it's all about the finishing as high as possible in the league and rightly so.

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In 2012, we went to 2 cup finals and won one should`ve won the other and missed the CL and KK got the sack for it. We have won these trophies b4 even in our worst seasons so NOTHING to prove there. We NEED the CL and nothing more or less should matter at this point. 3 points v arsensl, at fulham and hopefully, v swans over fa cup q-final anyday.

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16 Feb 2014 22:42:00
A few points from today's game:

1. I think we are now a better team than Arsenal and hopefully will prove that by finishing above them.

2. Howard Webb doesn't deserve to go to the World Cup. He had a clear view of a blatant penalty and didn't give it. I don't suppose he will explain why. I hope FIFA get to see it and dump him.

3. Despite Webb, we lost the game because of missed chances and Fabianski looking unbeatable. The only surprise is that he didn't save the penalty - it was just his day today.

4. If one of the early chances had been taken, I think Arsenal would have collapsed again with fear and the result could have been similar to last week.

5. Although I hate to say it, Agger gets bullied in games. Even the 20 year old debutant was getting cocky against him. The sooner Skertl and Sakho can play regularly as the established partnership, the better.

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I think that's a little unfair on Agger, he's just coming back from injury, so he'll naturally be a little more cautious.

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It's bang on. Agger does get bullied by strikers. That Arsenal lad upfront wasn't the biggest and Dagger made a right cock up of it, all match. Cara would've just eased him off the ball time and time again

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We always struggle against big strikers. Drogba, lukaku to name 2

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16 Feb 2014 22:41:17
Have to say Sterling just keeps getting better! Him and The Ox are going to be on the plane to Rio mark my words. If they can keep the consistency and if Sterling can be a bit more clinical I feel they will have England's flanks well stocked for years to come (and that's coming from an Irishman!). Their pace, ability and confidence is something you don't often see in players so young. The thought that they can only get better is just unbelievable!

Also would like to give a big shout out to all the Arsenal fans who have been such great guests to the page! You are always welcome to the page, you do Arsenal proud! Fair play lads!
Cheers,

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Thank you ROI, on behalf of all from the Gooners page.

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16 Feb 2014 22:40:11
Another very very good performance from Steven Gerrard, and not for the first (2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th) time recently, distinct lack of posters slagging him off now and suggesting he should be used as 30 minute sub at the end of games, I think I am correct in saying he's the top assist in league, not bad for a guy who is finished is it!

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Yer damn right!

Finally!

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I still stand by my opinion that Gerrard is wasted as a DM, he's really good driving forward, everyone knows he's world class but as an AM he can be brilliant! But I'm impressed that he's doing a really good job as a DM, that's commitment.

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He should of been sent of yesterday

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He should have been sent off but we also should have had a second penalty.

Swings and roundabouts

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16 Feb 2014 22:14:32
I am a Chelsea supporter. I was not too concerned about Liverpool, even after last weeks result. Sure you can play brilliantly one minute, then poorly in the next match. But something was different today, you looked like a top team even in defeat, something has changed. Although he was good, you don't look like a Suarez only team. Stevie g in his deep lying position was outstanding, and if Sturridge didn't have one of his " I thought I was still at Chelsea days" then you would have won, especially with such a clear cut penalty which mr Webb missed. Must admit I think you could quite easily win the league this year. Man city if they play to their potential will probably win, but if not my money wpuld be on Liverpool. Good luck .à

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Cheers sid

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Long way off sid, thanks for the visit.although.


Aaarrreeee you mouriniho in disguise ;-)

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16 Feb 2014 22:09:12
That's 11 games this season we have conceded 2 or more and needed 3 or more to win, we can't keep doing this,
somebody has to take responsibility for defending
Otherwise we'll be having these same debates after every
defeat, arsenal didn't really have to do much to score, that's
That problem most of the teams we play find it easy to
score against us that's why we always need 3 to stand a chance of winning. over to you Brendan.

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16 Feb 2014 21:41:41
I can see why an experienced referee like Webb would not give another penalty. 2 penalties in a game, especially so close to the other one probably put him off. It would put me off if I was him.

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Drivel, he should give each decision on its merits. Anything less is the work of a coward and cheat who is not fit to referee. Just for information, Webb is a policeman from Sheffield. We should not expect anything off him except mistakes, and hiding behind the authority of position.

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That's the only reason I can think of for him not giving it. Suarez' reaction as if he got a bang of a Red Bull Formula 1 car was pathetic but that has nothing to do with the incident, because at the end of the day reactions to a foul is not something Webb is judged on. He is judged on incidents which happen in the match, and whether he gives the correct decisions. Not giving a penalty because you already gave one is taking the easy way out. It's like you being in work and only doing half the job right. If you do that on a regular basis then you're told to pack your bags. Not saying I have anything against Webb but if he was quizzed on why he didn't give the penalty and he said he didn't want to give two, then he would no longer be one of the top referees in the business. He'd be out the door in no time. Unfortunately he won't be asked though, because the FA blindly protect referees. Stupid really.
Cheers,

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Kemlynred, didn't realise Webb is from Sheffield, should have known I suppose, he's a dog isn't he,

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He bottled it. Poor excuse for a referee.

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Carzola should of had a pen aswell

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How was the cazorla one a penatly? neither man touched the ball and their feet collided?

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Carzola kicked skertal

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16 Feb 2014 21:37:17
Arsenal fan in peace. It was a fantastic game for any football lover. I love the pace that your quartet bring in: Suarez, Sturridge, Sterling and Coutinho. Gerrard was fabulous with his free kicks as usual. Wishing you a good end of the season

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Same goes mate, promise me you'll give Everton a lesson won't you? ;-)
Cheers,

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What's with this brown nosing that's been going for the past few weeks? Arsenal fans fawning over the great Liverpool performances (ahem) is sickening, unless this is one big wind up which Kopites haven't yet cottoned on to

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16 Feb 2014 21:32:19
One good thing is that we come out of today with no injuries. Obviously disappointed to get knocked out the cup but good luck to Arsenal. I have never seen a clubs fortune change by winning a cup but I have by getting in the champions league. So let's go and achieve our objective now 12 cup finals.

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16 Feb 2014 21:25:52
Banter please Eds,,

Gent's,

It show's how scared you was of us today, when Fabianski's laces came undone, Sturridge rushed over and done them up for him. Now, that's fear.

(only joking Gent's)

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16 Feb 2014 21:00:20
I posted before last weekends league game would we rather win in the league against Arsenal at home or win in the cup away.

At the time I wanted the league win and even though I am a bit disappointed about todays result, I stand by that thought.

We played well today and deserved at least a draw, however you don't always get what you deserve in football (we probably didn't warrant 3 points in midweek against Fulham).

We know that we have lost because of poor finishing and a bad refereeing decision rather than being outplayed.

I also like the fact Everton won't have the chance to get some quick revenge against us in the next round and that 4-0 can sting for a bit longer.

Well done to the Gunners, they have a much bigger squad to cope with these games than we do. let's hope they stuff the blue noses in the next round and we both finish top 4 come May.

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Thank you Jay91,

All the best for the remainder of the season.

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Good post Jay.
The league game was much more important and no doubt Arsenal fans would probably swap today for a 5-1 league win.
Today was a bit of a bonus game for us, I don't like getting knocked out of the FA cup but we all know we want to be in the champions league next season.
I also don't begrudge the gooners a cup win. They deserve a bit of silverware for playing great football and having great fans. Honestly the fans deserve a trophy.
I think it helps keep our feet on the ground, it keeps the players working hard on improving. It gives us a kick up the behind before some tough league matches.
With a bit of luck, we might yet win something this season. Keep the faith and focus.

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Jay I would swap 3pts for a QF place without a thought.
The biggest game was last Saturday for both sides, but today I am proud of our performance under such pressure with Bayern and the media waiting to capitalize on another defeat

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16 Feb 2014 20:55:59
blues fan in peace
hard luck on todays result you were robbed
do you know if your game against sunderland will be postponed now as they're in the q/f

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16 Feb 2014 21:20:44
its on sky unless they move it

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Cheers 1968, fair play. Well done on Swansea, Martinez is doing a top job.

Although I have to stop short of wishing you the best in the next round lol, unsure as to the fixtures but thought I'd put credit where it was due.

Side question, your loans have done so well, how do you feel you'll perform next season IF your loans go back?

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16 Feb 2014 20:51:36
Now I'm not saying Howard Webb should never be appointed to a Liverpool game again (well yeah I am) but we have lost our last 7 games where he was the referee. Now I'm not saying he should be sacked or anything but someone should ban him from Anfield at least until the end of the season, because we can't have his bad luck anywhere near our games! I thought the whole hatred towards Howard Webb was just people over-reacting, but with a record like that I can see why our fans hearts sink when they hear him being announced as the match official! Why are we so unlucky with him as referee? I know it's usually big games he is in charge of Liverpool but this record is so bad! Maybe it's just a coincidence but he seems to be almost like a bad luck charm for us! Please keep him away from our matches we need top 4! This is just a joke by the way in case anyone thought otherwise haha. But seriously I seen on a website that this is our record of our last seven matches with him in charge and just thought, "Please say we're done with him this season!".
Cheers,

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We beat Sunderland when he was the ref, I believe. Wouldn't rely on what commentators say necessarily for your stats.

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Keeping away from the bias feelings about Webb (coz I'm sure he's United through and through).
But I think he ruins football matches. It's constant stop start and he's never out of everyone's eye focus. Doesn't let the game flow and his decision making is shocking, I agree keep him away from Anfield. We want exciting free flowing football at our ground Mr Webb and you can't ref that

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16 Feb 2014 21:23:06
thats 2 blatant pens he didn't give, chelsea and now this ryan babel got it right with him.

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Gerrard should have been sent off, sterling could have been sent off also.he was poor in general

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Sterling was our best player in my opinion!

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Jessie, are you saying Gerrard should have been sent off via a 2nd booking for foul on ox in right hand corner? No way, all fouls aren't bookings, that would have been harsh to say the least, same with sterling if you mean for touching Webb in my opinion. How Podolski never got booked I don't know, at least 3 fouls one defo a booking

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16 Feb 2014 20:29:21
Gutted with result but not the performance, we'll played reds, Webb, disgraceful decision, is it too much to expect you to hold your hands up and say you got it wrong, yes probably, no definitely. Strangely a little un bothered hoping it may be a blessing in disguise, Anyway great game, well done Arsenal, didn't think you deserved to win but played big part in great game, smash the blue sh**e please.

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16 Feb 2014 20:24:26
Ed02, what was Suarez's own fault? Did I miss something?
Jessie pinkman, over reaction, are you kidding, he was walloped by the ox, my god, what would you expect to happen getting clattered like that by a strong strong lad like him.

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{Ed002's Note - If my 88 year old mother was hit like that she would only have made it to Hertfordshire.}

We lost this game due to poor finishing even though it was a pen, we let it be a deciding factor.sturridge in particular was wasteful today should have been two up in the opening 5minutes
Suarez has been hit harder than that without being so dramatic

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16 Feb 2014 23:59:25
You seem so sure Ed02, I can't agree honestly, maybe I missed something because I was up screaming at Webb, because as I said earlier the reaction is irrelevant, it was a pen full stop, really think Webb made the howler of howlers there, anyway leave it there hey, let's use this to our advantage reds.

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{Ed002's Note - No, the runt lost the penalty for Liverpool. If it was Allen, Johnson, Cissokho, Enrique, Toure or Henderson or any other player hated by the fans, you would be blaming them.}

I'm a fan and I don't hate any of those players. Webb was shaking his head before Suarez reacted at all. Watch the slow motion replay. All this Suarez is to blame nonsense annoys me, opposition managers push it and media lap it up. 'he took the hit incorrectly so maybe it's his fault . he gets more penalties than anyone else, what does that tell you. ' and all that BS. It means he's the best attacker in the box in the league.

Worst ref decision in a long long time, forget all the other BS being spread out there.

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16 Feb 2014 19:46:33
No shame in losing away to Arsenal. Even less shame when we totally outplayed an Arsenal team at their home ground and against a team who wanted to beat us more than anything.

I'll take the three points from last week and let the conspiracists here decide if we wanted to let Arsenal fixture congestion derail their hopes of finishing above us in the league ;)

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16 Feb 2014 19:32:11
have to say i'm gutted we r out but have to say a bit of me has a sense of, here we have arsenal a top team that is really lying deep and making us look like the home team on their patch that's how far we have come teams have to respect the damage r forward players can inflict, this defeat does hurt but the effort put in by the players has to be applauded by us fans, let's hope we get back to winning ways next sunday.Y.N.W.A

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Totally agree. That was a very positive performance today. A lot to be proud of.

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16 Feb 2014 19:23:22
As much as everyone is upset with Webb, you can't rely on a ref to decide the game, we took the game to Arsenal, we fought hard, but our attack seemed a bit of the pace today, Sturridge was wasteful and Suarez ran his heart out but it was one of those days, yes the penalty could of changed the game if Webb gave it to us, but had Sturridge converted his chances then That too could of changed the game for us, had the final pass in the Arsenal box been more accurate then that too could of changed the game for us.

We just need to move on and concentrate on the league

YNWA

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16 Feb 2014 19:19:53
Banter please Eds,,

Evening Gents.

As soon as the game finished I went on Arsenal page and there were about 10 or 12 posts from you boys telling us "Well done".

Have said it before and will happily say it again, you boys are such a class act.
You are a credit to Liverpool FC just as much as Liverpool FC are a credit to you.

The game itself? Well it could have gone either way but I'm glad we had the rub of the green.
After 5 minutes I thought it was going to be like Anfield all over again but I'm glad Sturridge left his boots at home.

We had our moments, thankfully resulting in 2 goals but Howard Webb definitely had his Arsenal shirt on when Chambo slammed into Suarez, stonewall penalty to say the least.

I don't think the best team won but that's football and if its any consolation we will try and stuff your neighbours in the next round.

Good luck for the rest of the season, and just like your football team, stay classy Gents.

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{Ed002's Note - Actually it is more about you being such a good guest on the Liverpool page DG. The Suarez incident was his own fault - I agree with the earlier assertion from a former LFC player.}

Good point ed, but even with the over the top reaction from suarez webb was in a very good position to easily know that was a pen.What exactly was he looking at

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Your a credit to arsenal fans dg.
And I'll look forward to your multiple choice questions during the week.

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A little sour from yesterdays loss ed? No need to take it out on luis lol

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{Ed002's Note - I am pretty certain I have never been bothered by the results of any game of football RMB. It is just a game.}

Quality DG,, va va vroom vroom,, have a good week mate, M.S.M

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Can never expect anything out of Webb, I dread to think how many games he has cost is over the years and his retirement can't come soon enough!

But was a good game of football and both teams went at it, no bus parking or negative tactics and no shame in going out to Arsenal away from home.

Hope Arsenal go all the way, now we have 12 cup finals to win of our own.

This result doesn't undo the hard work the lads have put in since new year and we need to pull together and spur the boys on, and I'm a glass half empty kind of guy!

By the way, how good was Sterling today? He genuinely is a threat going at full backs.

And DG, good luck against the Germans, you do know they bombed our chipshops don't you? So do make sure you give them what for ;)

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{Ed002's Note - Suck it up and move on.}

16 Feb 2014 20:23:08
Ed02, was wondering if Liverpool have any interest in benteke.

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{Ed002's Note - Right now I am not aware of any.}

16 Feb 2014 20:23:30
I agree with you DG and the countless other posts on this site from Liverpool and Arsenal fans, not to mention other footballing forums. Ed02 agrees with an Ex Liverpool player. That makes 2!

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{Ed002's Note - Actually I am hip with a couple of the guys - including one from way back. We do the Batusi together.}

16 Feb 2014 20:23:44
Thanks Gents and thanks Ed02

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Nothing negative in that post.

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Hey DG
Well done today.
Given the choice, what would you prefer this season, FA Cup winners or Champions League qualification?
Most of us would choose CL.

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Mark E Smith,

"They bombed your chipshop"?
Blimey mate, I haven't heard that expression for years, you are showing your age mate, lol.

PS, Stan Boardman if memory serves me right?

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Hi Arrow,

Good question.

To be honest, I would love us to win the FA Cup, just to get that monkey off our backs, but financially, you have to go for qualification into CL, which I think gives you an automatic £15m before you even kick a ball.

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Suck it up and move on Ed. What? That was a great game ruined by officials yet again. You have good opinions but don't let yourself down man.

We are all football fans here and no disrespect to Arsenal and DG that was a quality game, between 2 great footballing sides. But there has to come a point when referees have to be sorted out. That was as blatant a penalty as you will ever see.

This happens week in week out for avery team and it is just not good enough. People pay hard earned money to watch a fair and competitive game. Simple.

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{Ed002's Note - Suarez lost Liverpool the penalty with his spectacular roll. If you want to blame someone, then blame the runt and not the ref.}

16 Feb 2014 23:56:58
Haha, give Luis a break Ed02.
It is BAFTA night after all

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Very intellectual response ed. It's clearly not a penalty then in that case. Beginning to think you work in the media. Nothing at all decent to say but it sells doesn't it.

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{Ed002's Note - Whatever you think Alfie my response was correct, he lost the team the penalty by acting the jerk again.}

16 Feb 2014 19:15:12
Great performance Grim result, absolutely gutted for the lads. rearly unlucky to be out of the cup, took the game to a top team on their own patch at every opportunity with no reward, but what a set of players we have at our disposal, so much attacking flair the lads are a joy to watch and have given us so much to be proud of. Swansea beware be very aware. 12 games to go now and the focus must be spot on with nothing else to sidetrack us. With luck on our side hopefully our supurb innovertive manager can motivate this quality group of players to the promised land of champions league football by securing 1 of the 4 positions needed to qualify and any of the 4 are up for grabs. Time to reflect then re-focus 1 game at a time,, nothing to be ashamed of, plenty to be proud of.

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16 Feb 2014 18:50:13
Eds, Reds:

Are we under any sort of embargo not to use all our subs even when are losing?

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I thought the subs that were made were pretty much perfect.
Maybe have taken JA off with about 8 minutes to go as he was looking tired.
Sterling is immense! how good was he at right-back!

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16 Feb 2014 18:49:24
Hi reds, to be honest not that worried about going out of the fa cup all we should be interested in now is getting back in the champions league for next season yes of course it's disappointing to go out of any cup but we must keep our priorities in check on the up side not playing in the fa cup is one less distraction. Thought we played well today just unlucky in front of goal for once, won't mention the ref no point going off on on about him. Think arsenal fans and is Liverpool fans are starting to bond there a good bunch to be fair and hope they go on to win the cup. let's get behind the lads now and push on in the league and see what we can achieve. YNWA

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16 Feb 2014 18:47:27
A big thanks to all who came straight on our page after the game, let's face it Howard Webb got a lot wrong today.

Of course I'm happy about the result but i'm even more proud of our performanc after last week,, it was our best of 2014.
Above anything I'm pleased for Arsene he would have been slaughtered had things gone badly today.

The very best for the rest of the season to you all, we are both clubs on our way back to the top I'm looking forward to even bigger battle in the years to come

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Thanks G62, class act mate, you did play well and I must say at the end your support was as loud as i, ve heard it for quite a while. anyone wishing for a change of manager at your club needs to see a shrink. best of luck to you midweek in europe.

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I think you've played better than that!
Wasn't a great performance from any team. You gus got the result though and good luck to you.

Hope to see some good football still being payed in the later rounds.

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16 Feb 2014 18:40:26
Yes it was a shocking error from Webb, but we were the better team, just not clinical enough, we had many chances and if we had taken half of them we would have won comfortably, but that does not excuse Webb just saying he was not the sole reason we lost.

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16 Feb 2014 18:28:05
Arsenal fan in peace. Just had to come over and say what great fans you guys have shown yourselves to be - have not heard any arrogance after last week and a lot of very gracious messages over on our page.

You are genuinely the best team we have played this season, perhaps alongside City, and you didn't deserve to lose today. Good luck for the rest of the season, will be rooting for you to get top 4 (and perhaps more. )

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Like I say class act your club, great history, thanks and best of luck for rest of the season

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Not having a go but I think there is way too much ass licking going on :) :)

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{Ed002's Note - I think you are on the wrong web page and have posted this on the wrong site.}

No I'm pretty sure I'm on the right page edd 2, I don't mean any disrespect and am the first to enjoy mixing it up with others.

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{Ed002's Note - Just try not to touch anyone else.}

16 Feb 2014 23:57:07
Gotta give you that Ed02, made me smirk.

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Classic. Nearly chocked on my cornflakes reading that one 002.
We have had some good banter with the gunners fans over the past week or so Irish9kev. They were gracious with there comments last week after the 5-1 and it is only fair that we are the same back after yesterday.
As for them as fans they are the just pure class. And if we cannot get up there and win the EPL I for one hope they can pip City and Chavski.
vrcomp Y.N.W.A.

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16 Feb 2014 18:26:22
I don't know about you guys but to me the fa cup was just a luxury and I wasn't really bothered about if we won or lost today. Congrats to arsenal, but we are still on course for our main target and I'm happy with that. Chin up lads

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They gave effort and desire and on another day, woud have put 5 past them again because that`s how dominant an effort they gave. They just did not get the breaks that Arsenal got today. I`m not going to dwell on the penalty that might have been because we created enough chances to win the game outright.

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Heard a lot of people say this and I don't know why - its a good cup competition that is full of history and probably our last chance of winning silver ware this year, I wanted to win it and am very disappointed that we got knocked out.

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We didn't take our chances today but the performance was there for all to see, We played well and made a good game of it. We can now fully concentrate on our main target which will be a top 4 finish.Good luck to Arsenal for the rest of the season.

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16 Feb 2014 18:25:28
fantastic game between arsenal and Liverpool. felt we could have been a bit more clinical in our finishing but clearly today Arsenal's best defense showed up to the game and even then we were very threatening most of the game. we played a very good game and I thought all the players did a solid job but sometimes its just not to be. let's face it with our thin squad the fa cup might have been another distraction that might have brought some injuries so to be honest i'm a little happy we are out. when we obviously add in maybe another 4 or 5 players I think we should challenge for everything we can. I think Liverpool fans will be pleased with the performance and we all knew this season was about getting back to the champions league, and anything else would be a bonus. now we can get back on track and keep working hard in the league. Congrats to Arsenal played a good game and defended well. I hope you go on to win some silverware because as a fan i'm sure i'd be frustrated to wait years to win something. If I would choose to be a fan of any other club in the prem it would be arsenal, but Liverpool already got me for life. YNWA

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As honest as your post is, I disagree. No team has dominated the gunners at the emirates like we did today and their defence is still as woeful as they come because we created so many chances that we could have been 2 up in 10 mins and could easily have scored 4 today. We were not as clinical as often and Studge had an off day BUT he`s been brilliant this season so we`ll see how he bounces back from this. Arsenal got lucky and I`ll leave it at that.

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Webb does it to us every game he does something every game that takes away from football that was a stone wall pen he knows exactly what he was doing the merchant banker

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16 Feb 2014 18:24:32
Unlucky lads. howard webb made some shocking desisions.i think you where hard done by,
but we got the rub of the green, last week skirtel was offside for the first,
hope you get top four, and keep the out
respect to you all
welsh gooner

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Skrtels goal was not offside. It looked like he was because someone got a touch just before it came to him. But it was koscielny who got the touch. Skrtel was onside when gerrard played it in.

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16 Feb 2014 18:21:21
That's two stonewall penalties that Webb hasn't given for fouls on Suarez. Eto'o so called block in the league game against Chelsea and now Suarez scythed down by I think the Ox, both in clear view of him. Our World Cup ref really shouldn't be swayed by reputations.

Thought we played really well. Just didn't take our chances for once when they came.

Although I'm disappointed with the result I'm pleased that yet again, we matched if not bettered a top 6 team on their own patch. Anyone can see the real progress made by BR and the team.

Gordy

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{Ed002's Note - An ex-Liverpool player has suggested that he would have gotten the penalty if he stopped rolling before he got to Bedfordshire.}

Of course he only rolled after he got flattened.

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{Ed002's Note - I was in the car and didn't see it. If there was no rolling or play acting then the referee might of missed it. If there was, Suarez lost the penalty for Liverpool.}

Ed is right. It was a foul, no question BUT if he had stopped embelishing and quit rolling from here to timbuktu, he would have got the call. I`m not even going to dwell on the penalty because we dominated them so much and created enough chances to win the game. We were unlucky BUT we move on.

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{Ed002's Note - There is no need to exaggerate, it was Bedfordshire he rolled to, not Timbuktu. The words actually came from a former Liverpool player - I was surprised he knew where Bedfordshire is.}

16 Feb 2014 19:13:07
Webb is looking right it at it, from within 10 yards, unobstructed view. I don't know how he failed to see it. And as a ref there, if he sees a foul, he has to give the pen. That is his job regardless of the reaction and/or reputation of the player who was fouled.

But yet again, he's bottled a big decision. It's a near carbon copy of the one he didn't give against Chelsea actually. And this guy's the best ref in the country?

At the very least it makes a case for video replays.

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Ed it was a dreadful call wait until you see it .
no reason why web couldn't have give it mate he was 3 yards away and suerz was taken out of it, and no one obstructed his view.
Shocking decision .
But the lads played really proud of their effoort

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{Ed002's Note - His view was apparently obscured by the Galleria at Hatfield.}

16 Feb 2014 19:33:52
Ed02 lol! Yeah note to do with penalty call, had the chances to win the game played well enough, just one of those games, had great season so far best of luck to arsenal in the FA cup, we not far off!

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16 Feb 2014 19:34:07
Ed02 He rolled yeah, but to be honest Webb was 8 feet away at best and it was a hatchet job and that's not even bias talking, mind you. on the roll. it was an 8.5 in my mind cause he left out the pike.

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Watch the incident again and you'll see that Webb begins shaking his head immediately after the challenge was made and well before Suarez had the chance to put him off by rolling around. Put simply it was a terrible decision.

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16 Feb 2014 23:59:08
Ed02, how could you agree with ex LFC player if you never saw it? Have you seen it since? Either way, don't you think he was really clattered and Webb should have give it regardless, surely the reaction is irrelevant, no?

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{Ed002's Note - I have seen it since.}

Everyone knows it was a bad decision. Even the gunners fans have said so. But Webb said NO. Move on.
Had we not wasted so many opportunities in front of goal we would not be talking about the incident because we would have been in front by 3 or 4 goals.
Maybe its time to look at why we created so many opportunities yesterday and could not finish instead of using the tactics other teams use and "blame the ref" when we lose.
This shows why another striker was needed in the January window.
SAS cannot be expected to play every week (although I know they want too) and perform to the high levels we have come to expect. And, god forbid, one of them takes a knock in the remaining games of the season.
Yes we should have won yesterday. And easily. But let's not say that Webb cost us. We lost the game ourselves.
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16 Feb 2014 18:19:45
Hi all,

Absolutely cracking game and always a shame there has to be a loser.

You played some great stuff again and Mr Webb didn't cover himself in glory.

Seriously good luck for the rest of the season and I'd love nothing more than to see Arsenal and Liverpool 1st and 2nd in the league.

Ken I'm sure the lucky pants will be fine you just needed them on for the whole game.

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He had to get them of his wife first!

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Surprised you ain't tried to take these lucky pants hostage yet jenny. Maybe next season. Lol

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16 Feb 2014 18:19:40
All I'm saying to the Gunners fans that will no doubt be on the page in the next couple of days is I hope you smash Everton in the next round!
Cheers,

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16 Feb 2014 18:18:17
Two people that disappointed me today was Ken, shocking mate you will not remove those pants till the end of the season. The second was mr webb, but I was proud of the boys, we not only a team in form but we also a very good team, I think we can maintain or better our current league position.

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16 Feb 2014 18:17:34
Congrats to Arsenal. For those blaming Webb, good teams overcome bad calls. The Webb no call did not lose this match for us. The missed opportunities did. Now that we are out of the FA Cup, there is no excuse not to finish top 4 since we will have a very rested side. 2 predictions, #1. we will throttle Swansea next Sunday with Suarez putting away at least 2, and #2. we will finish first or second in the league this year.

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No lad in close games you need a fairness of judgment from the ref, we didn't get it. Webb isn't the sole reason why we lost but he was a contributory factor.

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16 Feb 2014 18:13:27
I absolutely hate to say this but Howard Webb has cost us today! We deserved a replay at the very least but one blatant penalty has cost us a place. I mean yes he gave us a penalty but if there is 10 clear penalties in a game you have to give them no matter how crazy it gets. We weren't at our very best today and we still should have got something from the game. I have to laugh though, because the referee that's regarded as the best in the business can't see a clear penalty two yards in front of him! It's almost borderline assault haha! Besides that though we had enough chances to win the game, and we just tried to over-elaborate things instead of just finishing it. Top performance by Fabianski today though, so credit to him. Some might say Gerrard was lucky to stay on the pitch, the same could be said about Monreal's challenge in the first half though in my opinion. Some might say it's rare to get two penalties in a game but if it's a penalty it's the referee's job to do it. Same way it's a players job to play to the best of their ability. He definitely got the whole Agger situation right at the end though, that was never a penalty. Yeah so I'm kind of disappointed with him not giving a second penalty but at the same time we probably should have won the game anyway with the chances we had. Ah well, one less game to worry about I suppose! Top 4 is now a must! Come on lads do it for the 96!
Cheers,

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Great point. There is no or quota as to how many pens should be given in a game to the same team. If it`s a penalty, then GIVE IT. Granted LS embellished a bit and that might have played a part, BUT it was a sonewall pen. We dominated them on their pitch like NO TEAM has done yet this season. let`s move on and finish strong in the PL.

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No doubt it was a penalty but we can't just blame Webb if Sturridge would have brought his shooting boots we would have hammered them. He should have scored 3.

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16 Feb 2014 18:09:15
That was one hell of a game. End to end stuff. Of course i'm a bit annoyed that we are out but we played some great stuff. We have a great 16 or so players who can compete with any team. If we can add another 4/5 to that then we will be a force to reckon with. Liverpool had no fear today, we expected to win, which only bodes well going forward. Alas, I can't say that Webb played well. Shocking decision not to give a penalty. You would need to delve long into the history books to find such a bad decision but well done to the Gunners. They played well too and let's hope they put Everton out in the next round.

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Nice post Irish.
Thats about it in a nutshell.

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Stephen henqz
saved a goal on the line, handball
should have been 2-0 to arsenal, not given
you went on to win 2-1 we lost more than a match
true
best luck for the rest of the season

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I did say you would have to delve long into the history books Welshgooner! ;-)

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16 Feb 2014 18:05:59
Have to say we played very well today. Arsenal got the rub of the green this time. We had loads of chances and sometimes that's the way it goes. Ah well there's always next year. Pick up the baton now and race for the line in the league. 12 cup finals to go.

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16 Feb 2014 18:05:13
Never mind guys, time to concentrate on the league now. If someone had offered a league win and a cup loss a few weeks back I'd have bitten their hand off.

Stay happy

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16 Feb 2014 18:03:47
It's clearly Webb's fault somehow we couldn't finish the many, many chances we created. Arsenal had hardly a sniff of goal, scored them both. We had a dozen decent opportunities, didn't take them. You can't really blame that on the referee.

The more clinical team won deservedly, end of. Congrats to DG and the other gooners who pop over here- hope you smash Everton real proper in the next round.

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Suarez was clearly fouled and Agger got punched in the face. He was useless lad, in tight games you needs a sort of equity with the decisions - what we got was a ref who was clearly in favour of the other team. We should have scored more and had the chance to but that's our fault we didn't do our job - the refs job is to make the correct decisions: he bottled it. If he made the right, fair decisions the result of this game could have been different.

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Skrtel kicked the beejesus out of Carzola, Gerrard might have been sent off, etc, etc. Quit moaning- the more clinical of the two sides won and it had little to do with Webb.

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Thank's RDL, you are a true gent

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16 Feb 2014 18:03:02
We were really unlucky not to at least get a replay. Suarez and sturridge where not clinical enough so that cost us in the end. A brilliant game of football, and it shows that arsenal and Liverpool play the best football in the league. I thought this was a competition we could go on to win and build on as a winning team. None the less, there's no excuse for not finishing 4th now.

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16 Feb 2014 18:02:25
Arsenal were lucky there! We didn't deserve to lose that.

Sturridge should have put at least 1 of his chances away, we were booked repeatedly for nonchalant fouls in the first half while Arsenal got away with a lot, especially Podolski, Monreal's booking completely justified. When you take the penalty claim into account also, they were very lucky.

Gutted and disappointed but onwards and upwards we played well today and looked even more of a threat when we went 3 at the back.

Sterling MOTM for me he was excellent.

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16 Feb 2014 18:01:04
Looks like Webb is having an affair with Arsene. Fergie will not be happy.

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16 Feb 2014 18:00:42
First post on here after many years of just reading some excellent posts by fans and ed's alike.
I feel the final score was Howard Webb 2 - 1 Liverpool.
Some of his decisions were absolutely appalling.

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16 Feb 2014 17:57:51
Proud of my team tonight! Great battling performance.
Well done lads. Unlucky but at least we can concentrate on the league!

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16 Feb 2014 17:57:12
Coward Webb. missed a certain penalty.

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16 Feb 2014 17:56:41
Thought we were the better team for much of that. Some poor refereeing for both sides. Oh well, on wards and upwards in the league!

Cheers,

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16 Feb 2014 17:55:52
Howard Webb should be relegated to the championship that foul on suarez was a penalty all day long.

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16 Feb 2014 17:55:39
Look at Arsenal at full time - someone needs to tell them that doesn't count as a trophy.

We were the better team. Simple as that.

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16 Feb 2014 17:54:58
How we haven't scored from open play today I'll never know. Should've had 3 penalties. Could've easily scored 5 again today. Arsenal extremely lucky not for the first time this season.

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16 Feb 2014 17:54:55
Gave it a good run, just wasn't our day. That hit on Suarez; what was Webb watching?

Oh well, worked our socks off, wasn't our day. We'll recover.

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16 Feb 2014 17:54:14
Good performance. Disappointing result.

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16 Feb 2014 17:53:33
Just not our day guys. Another day and Sturridge would have had 3 and we should have had another penalty.

We played well so we can leave with our heads held high!

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16 Feb 2014 17:39:57
How has Podolski escaped a card!?

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Your guess is as good as mine - he didn't even get a booking despite one bad challenge and 3 other very poor ones.

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16 Feb 2014 17:13:54
Lucky pants are ON!

Come on Liverpool!

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They're working.

We've got this one.

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Sorry lads, bit gutted with result.

I won't forget the pants again.
12 more wins!

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Too late Ken
Please don't do it again next time will you :(

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16 Feb 2014 17:04:49
Also I can see Gerrard and maybe Coutinho getting subbed before the end, we can't risk both getting another yellow and a suspension. At the end of the day what's more important? Getting sent off and missing the next game or two TRYING to save this one or missing out on top 4 because we dropped points in their absence? Wouldn't be surprised at all to see them subbed.
Cheers,

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16 Feb 2014 17:00:56
Absolutely nothing is going our way at the moment! All the debatable decisions are going against us, the luck is against us and well, some decisions are going against us too. Monreal could be off by now, we are getting booked and Arsenal are not for similar challenges and well the corner decision at the end just summed up our half really! Although I do admit Sterling was lucky to get away with that at the end. It's been fairly even so far, I feel we were on top for the first 15-20 mins then the Arsenal goal just knocked the wind from our sails. I feel we can get back into this, Arsenal have been decent but we have found gaps every now and again. I think we have been missing Henderson, his stamina, speed and power are what we seem to be lacking so far. Allen has been non-existent to be honest, forgot he was even playing! let's hope we turn it around in the second half!
Cheers,

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16 Feb 2014 16:59:28
Webb. Probably the worst and most overrated referee I've ever seen. World Cup final? It shows how bad the standard of refereeing is worldwide.

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16 Feb 2014 16:52:52
Howard Webb must have made a deadline day move to Arsenal. How Podolski is not booked is beyond me.

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16 Feb 2014 16:52:26
I'm sorry but Howard Webb? What are you on?! Absolutely appalling refereeing.

We've been dominating them playing much better football I think we can still win. There goal was very fortunate and if it wasn't for that we would likely be winning

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16 Feb 2014 16:51:58
Where dafuq is Ken Aguero and his lucky pants? Come on son, the boys need you!

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He better have them on for the 2nd half!

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He can have them back after the game

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Lads I got ken in my car, oops got to go my uncle howard webb is on the phone, he wants me to put a £10 on a home win,, lol
Welsh gooner

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They're on, just.

Hope I'm not too late.

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16 Feb 2014 16:50:04
Howard Webb ain't fit to be a ref. shocking performance once again.

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16 Feb 2014 16:41:28
Arsenal are dominating us today, we seem to have lots of trouble being ourselves in away matches.

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16 Feb 2014 16:35:07
Great effort and desire. Passing is a little wayward. But you can see we have come a long way.

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16 Feb 2014 16:29:48
Can somebody tell me why Flanagan's challenge on Monreal was yellow card and yet Monreal's challenge on Allen wasn't at least a yellow? Similar position, one was a foul and the other was a possible ankle breaker. Modern day football I tell you!
Cheers,

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I was thinking the same. Not sure how Monreal hasn't got a yellow just for the several fouls he has made.

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No it's not modern day football, it is Howard Webb

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Monreal did get a yellow for that, I believe. Just wasn't shown on camera.

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Two words. Howard Webb

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16 Feb 2014 16:27:06
Should have taken those two early chances. We can't come back from a goal down.

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Of course we can.

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I'm sorry but what? We can't score goals? If you'd told me before the game they'll just have one goal I'd fancy a win.

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16 Feb 2014 16:14:05
Anyone know of any ipad friendly links for the game? I'm struggling to find one, any help would be much appreciated.

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Nutjob

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Try searching nutjob in google

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Download Photon browser from the app store. It's £2.99, but will allow you to watch flash streams from Wiziwig or Firstrow etc.

Hope it helps!

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Cheers guys

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16 Feb 2014 16:03:55
whilst I would love us to win the FA cup but having 2 tuff games in Arsenal and Everton might just derail our champions league spot. The extra energy and maybe injuries won't help as all the league games will be like FA cup finals anyway.

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16 Feb 2014 15:49:30
here go's then 2-1 today bit tighter this one, podolski for them, sturridge and skrtel the thorns in their side for them again today good luck reds

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16 Feb 2014 15:45:50
I can see what is going to happen here, 25th anniversary of Hillsborough it is written in the stars we will draw Nottingham Forest in the Semi Final like 1989!

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16 Feb 2014 15:38:20
Bring on the blue shower.

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Wot a talkin about davey

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16 Feb 2014 15:38:20
I like the cup draw if we can get through this game. Everton at home and itll be full steam ahead for hopefully a Reds v city final

Come on!!
YNWA JFT96

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Except it wasn't was it Kopites? LFC beaten by a pretty poor Arsenal tonight with one eye on next week's Champions League fixture.

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16 Feb 2014 15:37:10
Jones starts in goal, don't see why goalie needs resting, asking for trouble. Especially as "risking" others, Suarez, sturridge, Gerrard etc

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He needs to play to mate, if the Mig gets injured he has to cover.

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Fabianski starting for Arsenal, Robles for Everton, Trammel for Swansea, the giant for City yesterday, etc. It's not exactly unusual to see the backup play a cup game and they the occasional minutes too. Plus Jones never complains, will do anything for the club, by all accounts is the nicest guy on the planet, and how can you not want to see that fabulous hair?

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Fabianski starting for Arsenal, Robles for Everton, Trammel for Swansea, the giant for City yesterday, etc. It's not exactly unusual to see the backup play a cup game and they the occasional minutes too. Plus Jones never complains, will do anything for the club, by all accounts is the nicest guy on the planet, and how can you not want to see that fabulous hair?

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I get it he needs to play - but Jones makes me nervous. He is like a vampire with crosses, our defence is always likely to concede it doesn't help with a keeper you can't trust. We could do with a better back up but who do you get to be happy sitting on the bench. Maybe if we keep Pepe in summer it will give Mignolet some proper completion for the no1 jersey.

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He's arguably better with crosses than Mignolet, to be honest. Not as good 1-on-1 or at shot stopping, though.

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It's all flappy two fisted stuff could go anywhere he never commits to catch the ball and take the pressure of the defence. But saying that all our keepers have their faults Pepe could never defend his near post.

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RDL, he isn't better than Mingolet at crosses, did you see him at Bournemouth for gods sake, he come for crosses and fell over, look, he's a good guy, loyal, doesn't moan but he is not a good enough keeper, and that's the point, end of.

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16 Feb 2014 15:36:55
What a draw for the next round. COME ON LIVERPOOL!

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You were saying?

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Good job for you bluenose, we, d have smashed you again

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16 Feb 2014 15:26:47
Good strong team selection today. I'm feeling quietly confident, that tends to be a bad thing though.

2-1 Liverpool

Come on lads!

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16 Feb 2014 15:26:29
Think it will be a close game today hoping for the win! Great to see more gunners coming on to our page for banter il say it again classy fans best of luck today but hope we win!

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Sycophants!

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{Ed002's Note - Elephants with chain saws?}

16 Feb 2014 15:19:38
FA cup is now rubbish thanks to BT SPORT. Why change it from ITV when you lose so many viewers.

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BT coverage is loads better than itv mate. I kmow it's annoying if you don't have it - but it is better!

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Completly disagree Mr T BT is rubbish! It's all just money grabbing now champions league games are going to be on BT as well soon! What a load of cr*p!

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16 Feb 2014 14:37:15
PRESSURE is the key!

We need to close down players giving them little time on the ball. If we do that we will frustrate them and cause panic just as we did at Anfield.

I am going for 3-1 to Liverpool
Suarez(2) and Sturridge.

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16 Feb 2014 13:49:50
eds what's you views on this teixeira lad?

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{Ed001's Note - love him mate, he has real quality. I was overjoyed when we got him, having watched him in the NextGen. Injuries have hampered him, but he is really starting to get going now.}

Ed001 who do u think he is closest to in style of play / position?

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{Ed001's Note - I don't know, it is hard to compare players until they develop fully, but when I first saw him, he reminded me a tiny bit of Beardsley in his play. Not how he looked, thankfully for him!}

16 Feb 2014 13:48:27
PAYBACK
Lord Wenger will have us all fired up.
I hope you lot had yr day last week ( and what a bloody day it was to)
Just rung my Liverpool mate to see if he fancied watching in the pub, he hesatated and said know, not feeling good about today, I open the window and could smell the fear across the valley,
i can't wish you luck but enjoy the game lads,
In lord Wenger we trust
Welshgooner

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May the best team win!

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16 Feb 2014 13:02:00
Try not to be to hard on us today, the last week our page has resembled the utd page after 10 0 home defeat by Norwich.

Its 5 3 to you between us on aggregate for the season, I'd take 5 5 draw :-)
What ever happens today good luck for the rest of the season.

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Gunner, in as much as we have got a good run of results recently, we still are not solid at the back, I think today's game will be nothing like the drubbing that your'll received at Anfield,
It will be an open game going down to the wire where we will have the last say come the 90th minute.

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2-1 to the Gooners, lol

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I'm just hoping for a good, free flowing game with no dodgy decisions or injuries for either side. Let the chips fall where they may from that (hopefully falling to us of course!).

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Good luck anyway should be a classic :)

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16 Feb 2014 12:52:25
ETA 5pm so lucky pants will be on for the 2nd half

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16 Feb 2014 14:30:07
Ken for gods sake slow down you'll kill yourself driving at that speed. :-)

Seriously, good luck guys, hoping for a great game and a little bit of revenge, in the nicest sense.

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Hope yo didn't waste the luck on your weekend away mate.

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16 Feb 2014 12:25:02
So Carzola is out for today's match and Sanogo possibly getting a start, Arsenal look like they are unsure of their midfield, not trying to jinx the match but I hope we throw everything we got at them today,
Go Redmen, YNWA
Will be watching intently from South Africa

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16 Feb 2014 12:21:06
Well I have found my lucky Liverpool top which might I add we lost once in (against Man Utd) which I also wore in 05 we all know what happened thier so my prediction for today 3-1 Liverpool Sturridge, suarez, sturridge COYR

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A win today for us will be the icing on the cake which we will serve to united come the end of the season, so go find your lucky Liverpool socks and boxers and put them on too because we need a lot of help taking our away form into account

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16 Feb 2014 11:02:55
Can anyone see coutinho and suso play in the same team?
And I don't mean shoehorned into the side I mean both in their favourite possitions centrally.

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Yes, I can. Coutinho as CAM and Suso as box to box midfielder with Lucas sitting. Maybe not strongest midfield trio and maybe wouldn't click but I think it has a lot of potential, if nothing else :)

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I could as we now seem to play with 1 holding mid and to attacking mids would like to see a midfield of gerrard couthino and suso

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It's an interesting thought, and I appreciate Richards & ed001's views below on this.
Maybe.
But not with Lucas holding.
That trio would be too small but, more importantly, too slow for me.
Some of the monsters in the Prem as well?
I'd fear the treatment table might become congested?

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16 Feb 2014 09:56:27
Momentum. Confidence and Attitude. that's 3 vital components to our finishing position in the league table this season. Regardless of the competition or the opponent. BR has said he will field a strong side and he will be trying to win the FA cup. Liverpool are unbeaten in 2014, the longer that continues the better the position we will finish, that's were momentum comes in. That in turn carries confidence and belief into the next game. A winning attitude regardless of opponents will keep up the momentum and the confidence.
Anyone who feels that we would want to lose today must be barmy, why field a weaker team to give a direct opponent any of the above components to their game.
A win today at the emirates is no mean feat given we are supposed to be weaker away but look at it from this point of view. If we win, Arsenals confidence will lessen with some huge fixtures coming up for them over the next 6 weeks and ours will only improve. I certainly wouldn't want to be giving any advantage no matter how slight to our direct opponents with a loss would you? Jose says we have an advantage with no European football, all of our rivals do, I include Spurs in that (sorry Dags), so let's take that advantage and progress as far as we can up the table and in the cup.

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Simonpw,

sounds like you are going into battle, lol.

Although you are one of our main rivals, certainly today, I totally echo the sentiments in your post.

I think Liverpool are in a very good position as you don't have any midweek (Euro) games, and I will be honest, as each day passes I think you boys could end up being crowned champions.

If we don't win the league, i'm hoping we do, but just can't see it because of our mental fixture list (the word Armageddon springs to mind), than I would be only too happy for you boys to be top of the tree come May.

That, for me, would be a victory for football and will prove to the sugar-daddy's that you can't bully everybody in the playground.

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Totally agree Simon. Keep momentum going and the confidence up.

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Thanks Dags,
you know my take on the footballing side of things. I would snap your hand off today for a scrappy 1-0 win though ha ha. It's the effect on morale this game can give. Easily forgotten will be dropped points against Hull, West Brom. The recent memory of a win against yourselves or a thumping at White heart lane, a jaw dropping fightback at Craven Cottage serves for better team talks doesn't it. Even the losses against City and Chelsea are easier to take given our performance in both games away from home. All in all a very important game for both of us for different reasons. Onwards and upwards my friend. May the best team win.

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16 Feb 2014 09:52:23
Morning all not posted for ages eds hope you all well, just like too say loving watching are boys play we are playing some great stuff.the fight we are showing in games is great too see keep this on Liverpool FC, well today is FA cup day I can't wait for the game any win will do me just fine can't wait for kick off.hoping rodgers sign's a new deal soon tie him down LFC.in rodger fsg and Liverpool FC I trust.the future's bright the futures RED.cheers eds.jay essex red for life red till dead.

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16 Feb 2014 09:01:50
Morning eds
This is a big shout and I mean a big shout.
What if we get CL football nxt year and real Madrid sign draxler could we then have a chance and would he come to us and I'm talking about Isco so what do u think then eds
Cheers

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{Ed002's Note - No.}

Keep shouting. Ha.

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16 Feb 2014 05:08:44
Brilliant. Just a quick nod to the 57 or something 'unbelievables' I got for first mentioning Henderson might be out after surgery.
You might say I was lucky with this one, or that I only put my neck on the chopping block because I was certain.
obviously we have see players play with casts and so on for hand/ lower arm injuries previously and that may well be the case for Henderson. But six weeks is the timescale the hospital gave him.
I don't blame anyone for not believing me, but I do feel slightly liberated haha. Enjoy the game lads.

I personally can't call it, its the FA Cup! I personally think a draw seems most likely, which we don't want. I really can't call it after that, Wenger will be scheming for revenge and Rodgers will be second guessing. Or Rodgers may see an opportunity and play the young lads and hope Arsene plays his big guns, although they do have Munich midweek. So many permulations makes your head hurt!

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16 Feb 2014 02:24:18
Quite amusing to see some fans knock the FA cup for the sake of CL and others love the FA cup while writing want players they want for next season.

It's like being between a rock and a hard place!

Without CL football it would be very hard to sign quality players (I said very hard, not impossible, please READ)
and as Purslow (spelling) said 'it would take a generation to recover the loss'. so what the hell is a fan to think!
I love the cup but I'm weary of injuries. The problem is our players want to play and WIN the cup as well as get into the top4.

have great game lads (our lads!). YNWA

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We only have the FA Cup and top 4 to aim at. It should be a problem to play our strongest team. We don't play for a week afterwards. Injuries happen. You just have to get on with it.

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Aim for both, we can achieve both with a bit of luck.
We will find it easier to bring in players as cup champions and in the champions league. although we hear a lot about players only willing to come if we are in Europe a lot of players will also want a few trophies as well and being FA cup champions may give us the edge on say arsenal.

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16 Feb 2014 02:05:59
Hi Ed001,

Is Henderson really had broken waist? So he's not available for Arsenal game?

Thanks

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{Ed001's Note - he might not be available, depends on if they want to risk it or not.}

Hehe, he broke his wrist, not his waist btw

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Hey ed001, will he be available for the Swansea game this weekend?

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{Ed001's Note - should be.}

Broken waist?
Must of been a fun valentines day for hendo haha

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