Liverpool Banter Archive December 25 2014

25 Dec 2014 23:26:08
In terms of fixtures we couldn't have asked for an easier Christmas run, come on Reds it's got to click sooner or later.

That is a total lack of respect for other teams. Burnley will be a very tough game and we will need to match there work rate, also Swansea are a very good side this season and Leicester fighting for there lives won't be easy. We will need to be at our best to win all three.

This season there are no easy games for us, we will have to battle in every game, that is why its so important that we pick our strongest team, and not be carrying any passengers, so BR take note, and by the way, is he trying to save his job by actually doing his job that he is paid for .

We are LFC. We should expect to win every game!
YNWA

25 Dec 2014 21:12:24
I noticed all the last games first team wears the green tops at training and the rest wear white.

I also noticed coutinho wasnt wearing a green top, and I picked out Suso in the back in a green top.
Here's to hoping he's fit and gets a chance.

A Christmas miracle, perhaps?

25 Dec 2014 21:51:16
I was thinking the same thing when I saw those pictures, would be nice to see Suso again!

It is not exclusively that way. BR does change it around sometimes; sometimes the orange bib defenders would be starting even though in training they appear to be playing against the first to forwars in green bib.

Going by green bibs on wednesday's pictures the team will be;
LW, Sterling, Suso
Markovic, Gerrard, Lucas, Henderson
Sakho, Skrtel, Toure

Coutinho and Lallana were the only outfield players without bibs on wednesday, but in the Christmas day pictures Coutinho was in orange along with all those who were in green the day before, so he gets the LW spot. And i'm assuming Jones back in goal.

Let's see if this is so.

26 Dec 2014 12:31:12
Rodgers has done some back-pedaling over players in the past (Henderson, Enrique, Downing, Skrtel, Lucas), but I'd be surprised if he gave Suso a run. And astonished if he dropped him into the starting XI more or less straight back from injury. Even more so with Coutinho and Lallana available.

25 Dec 2014 18:38:09
Hey ed001

Just wondering if you like to read and if so would like to recommend any autobiographys (and anyone else) regarding LFC

I have read carra's, bellamys and now reading suarez's

Carra's and bellamys were good

{Ed001's Note - I do love to read, but I have to say I am not a big fan of autobiographies as they are never truly autobiographies. How can you trust what is said when they lie about who wrote them? It is about time anything ghostwritten was not allowed to be called an autobiography! Sorry I will get off my soapbox now.

I have read hundreds of them, I would suggest avoiding Hamann's, though it is clearly not written by a professional! It just doesn't really have much to say other than him trying to justify his smoking while being a professional athlete. Plus it is dead short, I got it last Crimbo and had finished it before lunch.

Dalglish and Fowler's are the two I would recommend. I would also suggest the scouting diary of one man who was a major part responsible for the club's success - Geoff Twentyman. It is called something like 'The Secret Diary Of A Liverpool Scout' and is taken from the notes he kept while Liverpool's scout throughout our years of success. It is really interesting.}

25 Dec 2014 20:14:36
I thought Dalglish & Fowlers were a good read . If you are not too fussy Carra's is an easy read .I would avoid Gerrards though.

25 Dec 2014 22:31:10
absolutly correct ed on the book name. pity rogers didn't read his book lol any way i read some of it haven't finnished it yet. he was an amazing scout.
geoff Twentyman was the model professional in every sense of the word.
Unhurried and unflappable on the pitch, hard working and dignified off
it, he became a widely respected and welcomed figure in football. His
presence at the back, on the pitch, was a steadying influence for both
players and fans. His talent spotting became almost legendary on
Merseyside, unearthing some of the game's real giants like Ian Rush,
Phil Neal and Alan Hansen and he is fondly remembered at both Anfield
and Brunton Park. Twentyman worked also under Paisley, Fagan and
Dalglish before leaving his post after 19 years
When it came to choosing a new chief scout “Shanks realised”, according
to Ivor Broadis, “that he needed someone he could trust to sign the
players that would make Liverpool great again, and Geoff’s character
suited that role perfectly”. Put in simple terms, Twentyman’s brief was
to find the best young players Liverpool could afford with the potential
to develop in the future. He was not expected to bring in
already-established stars from other clubs.
Over the years he became known as a man who had a phenomenal ability to
spot young talent in the lower leagues and make his move before scouts
from any other big club were sniffing around. Shankly & Twentyman
deliberately decided to focus on players who had what they called a
‘northern soul
Eleven years after the Reds had been hugely embarrassed at Worcester,
there was an equally high-profile F.A. cup exit, this time at the hands
of Second Division Watford. When the team played host to Derby County a
week later, Lawrence had been replaced by Ray Clemence, Yeats by Larry
Lloyd and St. John by Alec Lindsay. Three more Twentyman discoveries in
Heighway, Keegan and Toshack would soon arrive at Melwood to form the
nucleus of the side that would finally bring trophies back to the club
in the early part of the 1970’s.
The list of players goes on as the 1960’s turn into the 1970’s. Amongst
the men who did sign contracts with Liverpool as a result of Twentyman’s
involvement were John Toshack, Kevin Keegan, Terry McDermott, Joey
Jones, Phil Neal, Alan Hansen, Gary Gillespie and Alan Kennedy; those
who were looked at but ended up elsewhere included Trevor Francis, Andy
Gray and Martin Buchan. The men who wore the Liver bird proudly on their
chests all enthuse in a similar way about Geoff Twentyman;
Into the 1980’s came Ian Rush, Steve Nicol, Bruce Grobbelaar and Jim
Magilton and although the last of those would fail to break through into
the first-team at Anfield, that was the exception rather than the rule. the rest is history

I've just started Suarez then I've got Roy Keanes to go at.

25 Dec 2014 13:39:03
Torres back to Athletico Madrid, that's quashed that rumour and been put to bed!

25 Dec 2014 14:17:07
Sorry, But that's a rumor.

{Ed001's Note - are you sure Harry?}

25 Dec 2014 15:57:28
I think so, Nothing has been confirmed so far by Ed002, And I trust him completely on transfers.

{Ed001's Note - hmmm will he did tell us on the widget so I assume he must just not have been on here to say too.}

25 Dec 2014 16:15:46
Torres will complete the move next week after Atlético’s coach, Diego Simeone, asked the club to sign the 30-year-old and that the Italy winger Alessio Cerci will go in the opposite direction to Milan. Atlético opened talked over the transfer this week

25 Dec 2014 13:08:33
I learned a number of things today which saddened me.

1) - Father Christmas doesn't exist.

2) - The Queen only PRETENDS to be sincere during her festive speech.

3) - My lad got too many presents.

4) - It's going to take me many more sparring sessions to burn off the rubbish I've eaten already than what I had originally planned.

5) - Torres has been linked with Liverpool again.

Merry Christmas everyone and apologies to everyone who I've unintentionally offended (if any).

Remember one thing, give that family member a ring or that neighbour a knock.

It'll make your day!

Take care.

25 Dec 2014 11:33:34
Wishing all the Ed's and fellow posters a very Merry Christmas, may your day be filled with fun, family and festive cheer!

{Ed002's Note - Enjoy.}

25 Dec 2014 11:17:33
Merry Christmas to all the liverpool fans and the eds on this site. Thanks for all your input in to this site and all your hard work. Have a great day.

{Ed002's Note - Have a great day yourself.}

25 Dec 2014 09:41:44
What do you call an Christmas Elf that sings?

.

A Rapper

25 Dec 2014 08:22:44
I don't want to moan but why do people " Disagree " to posts wishing Christmas to each other? Utter stupidity

You just know what your going to get when typing that lol!

That's a big old can of worms bro. What I found more disgusting was people disagreeing with posts wishing Tel a speedy recovery yesterday. Some people have no morals. If you dare to say the word trolling though you'll have people telling you to "climb out mate".

Never mind though, it's Christmas mate and I just got a Chocolate Orange that's not out of date! My mum's really pushed the boat out this year :-D

Agree and disagree buttons are pretty pointless lads, take no notice. I hope all eds and reds have a good christmas, also Tel hope you get well soon mate.

Red Rum

25 Dec 2014 10:24:31
Agree with you there red Rum and adam.
btw adam where were we with that extraterrestrial living species conversation? :-D

25 Dec 2014 11:40:15
Gents, rightly or wrongly, i always smile when i see silly or not very friendly replies, it must be sarcastic scouse in me. I love some of the comments Ed002 and Ed 007 make, real class.To those of you who have enquired about my health, i'm doing fine thank you, for those not really bothered i'm doing even better! Should be back up to speed in few weeks, watch this space!

I hope you get well soon Tel. I know how it feels. I have got my own son (Ben) out for a few hours today from hospital. We are thankful for that, its better than nothing so we just pack as much in as possible. I hope everyone in hospital gets well soon.

25 Dec 2014 12:19:41
Rover

Wish ben a speedy recovery to perfect condition snd hope youhave a great day with him

25 Dec 2014 13:04:06
Fingers crossed for you Tel mate!

25 Dec 2014 13:29:35
I might make a record for the most disagrees with that post

25 Dec 2014 06:00:43
(party) Merry Christmas to all reds in the world and ed001, Ed002 and all eds .

25 Dec 2014 00:58:04
To all of the Ed's and posters have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
PS
To all of the Ed's enjoy a break as January's silly season commences next week.

24 Dec 2014 23:57:21
Have a great Xmas all eds and all supporters whoever you love. I am a hereford born Liverpool fan. Just a note to say how sad this week was. Surely a couple of well paid player could have found the poultry 200k to dig hereford out of trouble? A giant killing club where 'here we go here we go. Etc' was I first ever sung, one of the widest grounds in football history and the club who has knocked more clubs in higher leagues from the fa cup than any other.

It's bloody sad.

Happy Christmas

24 Dec 2014 23:27:32
Merry Christmas and a happy new year to everyone! Who knows, 2015 might finally be the year that Charlie Adams penalty lands.

24 Dec 2014 20:50:23
Merry Xmas everyone, and thankyou Eds for putting up with all our nonsense and ranting, its much appreciated,
have a good one everyone!
YNWA

I still love your avatar everytime i see it mate. maybe i should start looking for my own avatar. merry christmas.