24 Dec 2013 18:58:16
Eds please post in Banter section.
Fellow Reds, I posted 12m ago under a slightly different user name.
Message remains similar. With Lucas we win games. BR has alluded to our form since Jan 13. Actually the turnaround performance wise, started when Lucas recovered from injury in November 12. His work is often unseen, snuffing out angles, tracking runners, covering forward advancing team mates. Take him away, you expose the back 5 to danger. Yes, he takes the odd foul for the team, but take him away and the defence have a problem.
Like the rest of you guys I'm on cloud 9. That feeling of uncertainty whenever we take the field is becoming a distant memory. That's the first time I've felt like this since we finished second under RAFA. I actually expect us to win whoever we play against. This is how it was in the 80s. We're not quite there yet, but we're on the right road and I expect us to get there. I don't think the league is in or grasp this year, but with additional quality signings, reckon it is ours next season. A boas I admit, but we've got the worlds best player, playing for us, at our peak.
I'm too damn lazy to post normally but love this site and read it daily. For me a special thanks to. Macca (where ever he is), Adam YNWA, Malik and my fellow Trelawney's army member, Chris in Tamworth. You guys actually talk sense. Cheers. Happy Christmas to all LFC fans. As ever YNWA.
Liverpool Banter Archive December 24 2013
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24 Dec 2013 18:08:52
- Paul Merson's prediction
"I can only see one winner here. The bookmakers have got this horribly wrong as City should be 1/3 on as they are absolute certainties. City at home are phenomenal, while if you take Liverpool's great result at Spurs out of the equation, they got battered at Arsenal and well beat at Hull. I think they will get ripped apart by City."
PAUL PREDICTS: 4-1
- Red Rum's prediction
"I can see a close game here. Between the 2 teams 93 goals have been scored so far this season, so I can see plenty of goals in this game. Aguero is injured which is a big boost for Liverpool and with Suarez on fire at the moment we have every chance of getting a result. We will need to keep the pressure on and stop City from playing. We did that against Spurs and reaped the benefits. How Paul Merson can just disregard that result is amazing. I just hope City underestimate us as much as him."
RED RUM PREDICTS: 3-3
Merry Christmas everyone!
Red Rum
If I was br I would show the lads mersons quotes in the tunnel when going onto the pitch. smug person
Like he is forgetting Cardiff beat city this year there not a bunch a super hero's
Mersons like me. when i'm right i'm right but when i'm wrong i'm REALLY wrong!
25 Dec 2013 21:03:13
i wouldn't worry too much about these pundits saying who is going to win sky have tony gale in every friday and he just runs down the fixture list predicts what everyone would pick the favs and a hard one is a draw r if its west ham maybe a draw, for the spurs game he discounted us and said spurs would be too powerful for us.he he he
My prediction is 1-3 to us and 2 balls off the post.
'City unable to contain our fast moving attack with Sterling, Suarez and Coutinho swapping positions and always on the move. Suarez scoring a double and Coutinho with his first goal of the season.
24 Dec 2013 22:31:20
Man City and Chelsea! Have yourselves a merry little Christmas time.
24 Dec 2013 18:52:04
Happy Christmas Ed's and fellow Reds. Here's to a great 6 months coming up. Hopefully we get some good results over the holidays but I urge fans to keep positive and back all our lads through every minute of each game. One game at a time and focus on our team only. Our season will be determined on many factors not just playing the top teams. Ultimately top 4 is the goal, everything else is a bonus. Enjoy the holidays one and all.
24 Dec 2013 18:24:27
Hey Eds and fellow Reds, Have not been on for a while but all I can say is Top of the Christmas Tree and long may it continue.
Great credit to Rodgers and the team and Suarez is simply on a another planet, out of this world, world class you could go on and on but it is great to see we have a true world class player amongst the ranks.
I trually believe we will give City and Chelsea a game so please god I am right and I may not be on for a while so Merry Christmas to everybody Eds and Reds alike and hope for great new year!
Come on you boys in Red. YNWA
Mikey LFC
Great post. Come on lads put us first on new year.
24 Dec 2013 18:14:40
Top 5 memories of the season so far
1. Louis Suarez ever since he cam back from his ban. He is just magical.
2.Flanno scoring at WHL and his joy and then the rest of the team celebrating. Brilliant.
3.Hendo finally receiving the rcognition that he deserves. Allen to follow soon all being well.
4. Mignolet saving the penalty against Stoke. An early sign that this is to be a special season.
5. Kolo Toure and any interview that he gives. He just loves being at the club. Great guy
Top of the league. Thank you Brendan.
Happy Christmas to all in the Liverpool family
24 Dec 2013 17:56:28
The last thing I do before bed is read this site, it will be no different tonight. Happy crimbo to everyone.
Yeah, one handed you dirty get!!
24 Dec 2013 17:50:59
Just wanted to wish everyone a merry Christmas and a great new year hope you all get what you asked for I have already with the reds sitting at the top happy Christmas and a great new year to all.
24 Dec 2013 17:44:06
All the best Eds and Reds. Have a good un.
24 Dec 2013 17:28:44
Agree with toure in for skrtle! Toure will be right up for it against his brother and old team! Plus skrtle cost us wins againts city twice last year, he may be a tad nervous. I'd take him out.
Skrtle is a penalty waiting to happen. He needs to be taken out of the firing line for a bit.
24 Dec 2013 17:25:27
Hi guys, eds!
Just wanted to say what a fantastic 2013 we've had, even if we loose our next two games (which we won't ) I think we've done great, especially if u see where we were before Rogers took over!
Thanks for the great work eds, I check this site 10 times a day!
Merry Christmas guys!
Come on you reds! YNWA
24 Dec 2013 16:56:05
question for ed001/ed002 or any reds, if poss,
an interesting question came up today and I didn't know the answer, so here goes. Can a club agree to sell a player who is currently on loan for the season to a different club than the one he has been loaned to? Thanks guys!
{Ed002's Note - No because he is under contract and his registration has been transferred.}
Smashing ed002 thanks
Sorry eds but what happened with Sahin then?
{Ed001's Note - his loan was terminated.}
Now then Ed, I'm not sure about this.
I think it depends on whether it was a "loan to buy" contract. If it is, then I agree with Ed, but, if it's a straight loan for a season with no "to buy" option, then the owning club could agree to sell a player with the transfer going through once the loan has expired.
{Ed002's Note - Then he wouldn't be on loan would he.}
If a player is on loan for the season, you can still agree a deal with another club for his transfer in say April, but the deal won't go through until end of May.
He's on loan when you agree the deal.
{Ed002's Note - You are grasping at straws.}
24 Dec 2013 16:51:10
Merry xmas eds and fellow reds, best wishes for the new year
{Ed002's Note - And to you WR.}
24 Dec 2013 16:33:05
Merry Christmas eds and reds. Thanks for all your hard work through the past twelve months eds, here's hoping the next 12 brings us all good fortune and less of the as***les on here giving the eds a hard time.
{Ed002's Note - Enjoy your holidays Griff.}
24 Dec 2013 15:21:36
Have a great Christmas eds and fellow reds, last 4 teams to be top at Christmas have went on to win the league! Just sayin :p
Cheers
{Ed002's Note - Enjoy.}
24 Dec 2013 15:18:36
Thank you Eds for your great work this last year. and to fellow LFC fans thanks for making this page so addictive.
A Merry Christmas and a fantastic New Year to you all
{Ed002's Note - Enjoy Reynard.}
24 Dec 2013 15:50:15
Merry Xmas to all Eds for best football site around by a mile or two. Content and banter is quality. Eds work is around 90% accurate (Especially Ed002) and the other 10% is made up from a mixture of wind up, taking the p*ss, and general RTFPs. Must admit I have used the Retromingent Gliffnard phrase several thousand times this year and looking for new one for 2014. So keep up the good work guys, we all appreciate thetime you all put into this.So if you-ll excuse me know I must make my way and be introduced to several pints of guinness.
{Ed002's Note - Have a nifty holiday.}
24 Dec 2013 15:28:50
All the best Ed, s and fellow Red, s. Here's hoping for xmas to remember
24 Dec 2013 15:05:10
Merry Christmas Eds and Reds from the States. Love this site! Hope we get 6 points!
{Ed002's Note - Enjoy TJ.}
24 Dec 2013 15:02:32
Happy Christmas ed001 & ed002 hope you all have a great one.
{Ed002's Note - Enjoy Irishred.}
24 Dec 2013 14:55:01
Do you actually give any names out that you know about on this site? List some players you know we are interested in please not just say " no chance of him" or " some other team wants him"
{Ed002's Note - Well if you took the time to read the posts you would know. And what would you like me to do when people ask about players, lie?}
Don't like what's put on the site don't read it. Infact why don't you tell us who were interested in (No did'nt think so), instead of having a go at the ED's for all the hard work they put into this site.
Merry Crimbo Ed's and Red's
24 Dec 2013 14:53:01
Hi guys watched half of Rodgers' press con, when I turned it on I herd, he pulled something so we had to take him off, we'll asses him over the next 24hrs, who was he talking about?
Jon Flanagan
Flanagan
Guessing flanno
Jon Flanagan mate
He was talking about young Jon Flanagan
24 Dec 2013 14:41:09
Merry Christmas and a happy new year all smiles this season on the page witch is tremendous thanks to all the ed's also who put in a grate shift
Merry xmas dezyboy :-)
24 Dec 2013 14:09:07
Happy Christmas and happy new year to ed001, ed 002 and fellow fans including gunner62 and dengenhamgunner
ynwa
{Ed002's Note - Enjoy stg.}
Thanks STG, all the best for xmas to you and your family.
Merry xmas stg :-)
24 Dec 2013 14:06:39
Eds and reds, just putting it out there, if we were to win our next two games would we be favourites for the league, and would BR tell the media we're aiming for the top and are real contenders or still play down title talk?
Shall we just concentrate on city on Sunday? One game at a time.
I don't think he'll change his approach tbh toddy, judging from his pressers he's very much a 1 game at a time kinda guy, very grounded. He will want to keep the players completely focused. No more matches like Hull where the whole team didn't perform. I think if we don't win a game it won't be for the lack of effort from now on. It's nice we haven't lost 2 in a row too, long may that continue. Someone's winning streak will come to an end on thurs eve, getting exciting innit lol
Rodgers quote
the title is city s to lose
we stay calm
best words he has ever said
24 Dec 2013 13:44:52
Merry Christmas to all the eds, LFC fans and the Dagenham Gooner, enjoyed reading his opinions.
Heres hoping for 6 points over christmas. would happily take 4 though.
Happy holidays everyone!
{Ed002's Note - Thanks man.}
Thank you Mr.T,
Always a pleasure to post on the Liverpool site, great bunch of lads and fanatical supporters.
Like I have mentioned before, have travelled with Arsenal all over the country, been to Anfield 5 times and I have nothing but happy memories, even if we have lost, which was quite a few times. (Except when we won 2-0 in 1988/89).
What? oh come on, allow me a little boast, lol.
I take it back DG ;)
Merry xmas mr. T :-)
Same to you and yours Red Rum
It still devistates me that game. Its right up there with Man City's Agueroooooo!. 24 years on, I think its time I got it out of my system. Now Where's that cat?
Lol sorry Mr.T
24 Dec 2013 13:29:41
Ed fellow reds .Merry Christmas and Happy new year to you all .
{Ed002's Note - Have a great Christmas KL74.}
Merry xmas kingluis74 :-)
24 Dec 2013 13:03:35
Hi Ed's, I was Wondering what tactics the Ed's and other Liverpool Fans think brendan will set us up with against city on boxing day?
I personally reckon he will set us up to play very similar to how we did against Spurs but making extra effort to cut out silly mistakes!, but although I have confidence in the team, seeing the amount of goals city have been scoring this season mainly there 6 goals against spurs and arsenal, its fair to say I feel abit apprehensive.
but in saying that why wouldn't be go at them in that case, we have nothing to lose?
Merry Christmas Kopites!
{Ed002's Note - Have a great Christmas Craig and good luck on Boxing Day.}
Myself I would stick with the same team we started the last two games with. With the possibility of Toure partnering Sakho. I want to keep Suarez as captain for these games.
Merry xmas craigLFC :-)
I wouldn't start flanno or Skrtel. City will press high up, and with skrtel we will sit far too deep on the edge of our area an ask or trouble. Flanno has been turned inside out by truly great ball playing opposition and speed eg cazorla, mirallas and gibbs. Against City I would play Johnson left back and him right back, I'd prefer Johnson vs silva or navas to negate them, and think flanno would ffind nasri much easier to handle, as he only turns up for 1 in 7 games.
I think we need 2 ball playing centre halves who can read a game So i'd go with Agger and Sakho(maybe toure) skrtel has proved to struggle vs city's high pressure.
The midfield and attack picks itself pretty much. There's no point in playing a counter attack vs city, we'll hand them too much possession and invite and attack. We must try and keep around 45% possession to stop them hammering us at home.
Defo same starting 11 if flanno is ok imo. Play our own game and let the best team win
Same team and set up as spur's game, watching motd we will have a lot of joy if we can target Demechelis one on one with suarez. Yes there midfield is big and powerful but so were spurs. And I noticed they don't really chase back if they loose the ball, Henderson and Allen could find a lot of space on the counter.
Merry Christmas to all the Ed's and the brilliant poster's.
{Ed002's Note - Thanks Si.}
24 Dec 2013 12:44:00
Merry Christmas to my fellow neighbours have a good one.
24 Dec 2013 13:29:42
merry christmas stef let's hope both teams get top 4 this year.
Merry xmas stef :-)
24 Dec 2013 12:18:14
Hello Eds,
do you think there`s a place in starting 11 for Xabi Alonso as rumours about his return come now and then.
{Ed001's Note - you can always find a place for a truly world class player, and he is truly world class, the best in his position in the world. But he won't be coming back any time soon, unless he forced out by Madrid, who have built their midfield around him.}
24 Dec 2013 12:05:22
Just want to say merry Xmas to ed002 and ed001 and all the fellow Liverpool posters.
{Ed002's Note - You have a good holiday season Red Raj.}
Merry xmas Red Raj :-)
24 Dec 2013 11:35:21
Hope everyone has a great time for the next few days.
Happy Christmas to everyone in and around the club.
Do us proud on boxing day.
Thanks to the ed's.
And spare a thought for the families of the 96.
Merry Christmas. YNWA
Merry xmas one100
24 Dec 2013 11:03:20
Just a quick one to wish a very festive Christmas wish to YOU all on these pages.
A special thought goes out to the families of the 96. You are always in our thought and prayers but especially so at this time of year.
A special shout out too goes to the Ed's for the fantastic tireless work they do on here. Have yourselves a sherry tomorrow you have earned it!
Lets hope for an even better second half to the season that will see us attain a top 4 finish and if Santa can fulfil my Christmas letter he will no doubt now have received a big trophy for us come May.
Wishing you all a peaceful, happy and prosperous new year.
vrcomp
Y.N.W.A.
{Ed002's Note - Thanks and enjoy.}
Merry xmas vrcomp :-)
Cheers Red. Have a good one!
vrcomp
Y.N.W.A.
24 Dec 2013 10:38:37
Really excited by this Salah kid, and if you look at his performances against Spurs and Chelsea he should be suited to the prem.
He is far from the finished article but very raw and talented rogers could polish him into a diamond
24 Dec 2013 09:32:36
Merry Christmas Eds and fellow reds!
If we can take 4 points from the next 2 fixtures (1 from City and 3 at Chelsea) then we really will be moving in the right direction!
Absolutely Nicky D.
24 Dec 2013 10:04:25
We need to attack city like we did against spurs, we have a very good record against both teams you mentioned, city are vulnerable at back, especially with Suarez we should take full advantage of it.
Chelsea are all over the place at this moment, can't defend neither score, were very lucky to survive against Arsenal, 3 points should be must against them.
Agree Kop, we need to attack City but with an air of caution, they have the players to hurt any team on the break. They have an average of just under 4 goals a game at home.
For me we need to press and not give Silva and Toure time and space on the ball - stop the supply to the front men.
Chelsea will have to attack at home, not like last night. I really think we can go to the Bridge and get a result.
If you go for it you could do them, if you try and contain them? Good luck with that.
Going there is the toughest test of all, pass that and your in real business.
I should hope for a draw but really hope you win it.
I expect a better game than last night :-)
Mind you Crewe v Northampton would be hard pushed not to be better to watch that that :-) :-) :-)
24 Dec 2013 12:34:17
Yup mate, we need to press them & hunger to get the ball back, soton did that & city looked very average, between I don't expect us to keep a clean rubbish lol!
Ino Chelsea will attack & that will make easier for us, as I said they have very little options to hurt opposition neither can defend, very good time to play them!
Merry xmas Nicky :-)
24 Dec 2013 09:16:23
Banter please Ed,
Would just like to wish all you boys, and your families, a very merry xmas.
Well done for being top, you deserve to be there, but come the new year, you know we will be taking it back.
Think of it as a xmas present, from us Gunners to you, lol.
Eds, hope you all a very merry xmas, and can I just say you all do a fantastic job, brilliant.
Ed002, please keep popping over to the gooners banter page please mate. We love it when you say "hi".
You and 007 do a great job on our page.
Safe xmas everybody, please enjoy.
Happy Christmas to you also Dagenham! And you also feel free top pop over to the Gunners page from time to time, instead of spending all your time on the LFC site. That is if you really are an Arsenal fan? - Closet LFC I say!
What a saint this guy is. I find myself looking out for his posts now and really do wish the Gunners all the best (as long as they finish second to ourselves).
I always had a soft spot for Spurs as one of my closest mates is a fan, I think you have turned me DG. You've made me see the light ha.
Happy christmas to all the eds, reds and anyone else that visits the site. Bring on 2014!
Lol, RedAce,
You may have a point there mate hehe.
TCotton,
My pleasure mate, you are always welcome to change alegiances and become a Gooner lol
Happy Christmas DG. You're a total gent and a proper football fan. You love your team but respect those others that love theirs too.
You won't turn me into a Gunner, but I'll certainly raise a glass to you if your team goes on to win the league.
Thanks Eds & Reds for a cracking site. Happy holidays and here's to a winning 2014.
Dear dagenham gunner I am your greatest fan.you are a saint and I find myself looking out for your posts.you are a total gent and a proper football fan.you love your team but respect others that love theirs too.il certainly raise a glass to you if your team goes on to win the league. Dg "can I call you that?"lol are a gentleman.
My pleasure Coyler, and thank you very much.
el shawuarez, of course you can call me that mate, any time.
Merry xmas dagenham gunner :-)
Thanks Red-Rum, merry xmas to you and your family.
Merry Christmas Gooner, you always come across as a gent
24 Dec 2013 09:11:55
Merry Christmas to Eds and Reds around the globe! Top of the league for the first time in five years at this stage and whilst we may not be there for long with Man C and Chelsea away games next, let's enjoy this.
Keep up the absolutely phenomenal work you do Eds in 2014, this site is just brilliant and we have you all to thank for that. Good luck for the Jan transfer window and have a happy Christmas/New Year!
Merry xmas Reid :-)
24 Dec 2013 08:56:40
hi eds
happy christmas appreciate all your hard work all year.
{Ed002's Note - Enjoy Tommy.}
24 Dec 2013 08:05:23
Dear Editors,
I am a dear old friend of the honourable David Cameron and he has told me that Mark Lawrenson believes that Liverpool are once again interested in Inler and Neilton although not necessarily in January.
I look forward to hearing from you,
Benjamin Othelby
{Ed002's Note - I think he is teasing you.}
Didn't Lawro claim Bent to Anfield was a certainty to happen, last January, or the prior one to that?
24 Dec 2013 07:12:56
I'm eagerly anticipating the return to fitness of Sturridge and Gerrard to see how Rogers handles the situation. If were still winning and playing well does he keep the revered club and country captain on the bench or does he bow to Gerrards reputation and play him as soon as he's fit? Will this curtail Henderson? Does he sacrifice Sturridge for Sterling and break up a new SAS partnership which is starting to bear fruit? Or will there be a third SAS partnership that takes the Premiership by storm Salah and Suarez? Salah and Sturridge perhaps? What wonderful problems to have for Rogers and what a lovely change for us to be challenging for the title at Xmas usually we'd have lost it by now! Seasons Greetings to everyone and a special thankyou to the Ed's for your insider knowledge and herculean efforts at times.
24 Dec 2013 06:25:47
Fantastic result for us tonight. Top of the table at Christmas. Best Christmas present for us LFC fans and we all hope to celebrate new year even better after our beloved team will beat City and Chelski.
Merry Christmas to everyone
24 Dec 2013 04:25:22
Hi let me start by wishing you and your love ones a happy Xmas and thank you for all your hard work. I've just one question is it really that simple for Suarez to leave us in the summer if we don't make top four?.
24 Dec 2013 02:23:45
Feeling excited and extremely happy to see Liverpool sit at top of the Table now. Its almost the same feeling as in 2008-09 Season.
I hope the past mistakes are not repeated.
That season we lacked a Good, decent Striker and it had cost us Heavily. We had a great defensive midfield the Strongest in the premier league.
I hope this January 2014 Liverpool make 1-2 marquee signings and try and target the Title so that even if we fail to get the Title we will still be somewhere near it.
I hope one of these players could be our marquee signings which would help score goals and reduce the goal scoring burden of SAS and yes the most important one should be a Defensive midfield.
Xabi Alonso
Hulk
Alex Teixeira
Nicolas Gaitan
Andriy Yarmolenko
Yevhen Konoplyanka
I would also like to see if João Carlos Teixeira could get a run in 1st team in FA cup.
All the best wishes for New year and Happy Holidays guys.
24 Dec 2013 01:17:09
Out of the below players which do u think would be the best for our squad?
Salah
Fernando
Diego Costa
Turan
El shaarawy
Will hughes
Have a great Xmas and a fantastic new year.
Except El Shaarawy, I would take them all, though Hughes would be for the future.
Anyone would be a good addition
24 Dec 2013 00:35:17
Merry Christmas all my fellow rumourites and the Ed's! Thanks for making this a fantastic site to belong.
{Ed002's Note - Have a great one.}
24 Dec 2013 01:24:30
If you could pick one Liverpool player from the past that would strengthen this Liverpool team, who would it be?
I'd pick Steve Nicol.
John Barnes, simply the best .
Bjorn tore kvarme or sean dundee
John barnes
Steve staunton
Souness
I hope you don't mind a Gooner answering this one.
Ian Rush for me, Rushy and Suarez together? Jeez
David Ngog
John Barnes, he was one of the all time greats that I was lucky enough to see play, well ahead of his time. Nowdays with the rise of the individual footballer: Messi, Ronaldo Suarez and Bale for examples, Barnesy wouldn't be out of place. IMO
David Fairclough- an impact sub who can come on and change the game if needed
24 Dec 2013 10:30:11
Erik meijer.
ACHILLES.
In form Riise
To make us stronger now it would have to be a midfielder so I will go for Steve McMahon.
Ray kennedy or john barnes
Alonso or mash (im young)
Steve Mcmanaman
Souness
24 Dec 2013 00:40:17
Talking about MOTD yesterday, tonight as it was advertised before the news the announcer said" find out which London club will be top of the league tonight" answer. neither!
23 Dec 2013 23:10:10
was just looking the bpl tables, with a friend (man u fan), and he said if you swap our team around everything would look normal ynwa
Weird, I've been saying the exact same thing every May for the last 20 years
23 Dec 2013 23:51:23
Merry Christmas everyone!
Brendan Rodgers and the team have worked really hard all year and they deserve all the plaudits for our league position.
Lets hope the team don't get too carried away over xmas. We need to remain focused for boxing day!
Red Rum
23 Dec 2013 23:21:56
Have to say, up until today I felt no Christmas spirit whatsoever, but finding out we will be top at Christmas really has given me the festive cheer! Couple of things I want to say lads:
1. I know we are top at Christmas and I hate to dampen the mood, but if we lose to City and Chelsea, we could be as low as joint 6th. Now obviously I don't expect that to happen, as I think we can nick a draw against City and hopefully beat Chelsea if we turn up on the day, not to mention the fact other results have to go against us. Just saying that it is scary the fact there is only 2 points separating us and Everton in 5th.
2. I have to lighten the mood after the first point and although I'm a tiny bit worried about the prospect of slipping a little, I'm also unbelievably excited about the potential of this team. Henderson, Flanagan, Allen, Sterling, Sakho and even the small contributions from Alberto, all show this is a club with a great present and a glorious future to go with it. Not to mention the fact we still have Gerrard and Sturridge to come back, and hopefully one or two top young players (like Salah) in January, and you have to say we are well set up for the second half of the season. I seen a stat on tv that said in 08/09 we were top at Christmas and only finished second. Bloody hell would I take that now!
3. So even though the next two games are crucial in our season, we still have a lot to look forward to for the future.
Finally, I'd like to take the time now to wish the Ed's and the Reds family, a very safe and happy Christmas (and no more rumours about Luis Suarez!). Cheers lads!
ROI.
So what if we lose our next 2 games. The maximum we could be off the top at the half way point in the season is 6 points.
That's a significant improvement and our squad will get better. Don't forget we are where we are without Suarez for first 5 games and without Sturridge for last few.
However, we could be 6 points clear by the half way point in the season. City look strong at home but they have also lost at Villa and Cardiff. We can take them and Chelsea, we are good enough.
Also we will have played Everton, Spurs, Chelsea, Arsenal and Man City away! In other words all the other top clubs (and it gives me great joy to exclude Man U) have to come to Anfield