Liverpool Fc @ Anfield - Reds Supporters Gatherings - Page 110

jootjoot · #**1636** 07-03-2007, 09:19 PM

barca was really all out to win the match with 3 strikers. but still we are proceeding to the next stage. hope our victory will shut barca leo messi's mouth! this fellow got the cheek to say liverpool played "ugly football" before the match!

rahl · #**1637** 07-03-2007, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chairman-mao

sorry i dun agreed than pennant didn't contribute.Look at him when he was playing for Birmingham wk in wk out he is wonderful and that is when Rafa start notice him. This fella is getting better as days go by just wish thatt Rafa will play him more often.[/B][/COLOR],

That's a good point about Pennant bro. Glad to see someone who can be objective rather than jumping on the bandwagon and shooting off.

I'm still undecided about Pennant after yesterday. If I'm not wrong, he lost Gudjohnsen on the right completely (I'm sure it wasn't Finnan) and allowed him a free run on goal. Not even able to track him and put some pressure. Reina was totally exposed.

So defensively, I often feel uneasy when Pennant comes on. You notice Pennant comes on for one of our strikers, not right-sided player. Rafa clearly doesn't trust Pennant that much.

Having said that, Pennant did well as an outlet yesterday. His running was good. He had a shot which was saved and also laid a low cross which Crouch blasted over. So I'd still go with him and he has to be honest showed much improvement.

rahl · #**1638** 07-03-2007, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LSB_Fan

In terms of GK, Reina is good, but everyone makes mistakes, but why blame the GK, we should have scored. There is where the problem is.

He is still young, so should be given time. Same with Pennant, as an attacking force, he has potential, who should be given more time.

BUT we need strikers!!!

Good points all round about Pennant, Momo and Reina!

I half agree with you about strikers. We do need one world class finisher who has composure and pace.

BUT

We also need a greater goalscoring threat from other areas of the pitch. This is where Scum, Chelshit and Arse are superior to us. If you have that greater threat, the way other teams play you changes totally.

Look at our offensive threats:
Consistent goal threat - the strikers (Kuyt, Crouch, Bellamy - none great finsihers), Fowler (hardly gets a game), Stevie (goals have dried up this season), the injured Garcia, Kewell.

Sometimes goal threat - Riise (not everyday the big left foot will score).

Hardly a goal threat - Momo, Alonso, Pennant, the defenders (the only one who is a threat at set pieces is Sami and he is in his twilight years).

Yesterday was a game where we really missed Luis and Kewell.

KingEros · #**1639** 07-03-2007, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by no_faith

rafa has given him chances to perform.
in manu and barca, im not sure wat did he contribute?

I just feel Pennant still has lots of self-doubt ... against the bigger teams, he just go into his own shell & cannot express his wizardry (example vs Sheffield Utd).

Quote:

Originally Posted by LSB_Fan

His passes and shots are mediocre, but that's not his main strength. He gives the wingers and midfielders the confidence to attack.

On the other hand, while Sissoko did the job previously (plugging the gap left behind by the superb Hamann), we should sit back & see how Mascherano take over from here.

LSB_Fan · #**1640** 07-03-2007, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rahl

We also need a greater goalscoring threat from other areas of the pitch. This is where Scum, Chelshit and Arse are superior to us. If you have that greater threat, the way other teams play you changes totally.
.

Yep, this season, we are severely lacking in this area. Here is hoping RAFA gets some good signings to improve our fortunes.

boon huat · #**1641** 07-03-2007, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jootjoot

barca was really all out to win the match with 3 strikers. but still we are proceeding to the next stage. hope our victory will shut barca leo messi's mouth! this fellow got the cheek to say liverpool played "ugly football" before the match!

time to put them at the back of ur mind bro

seriously if we dun start making our chances counts, we're going to have problems as we progress through the competition where margin between success and failure are tighter...

qw2op · #**1642** 08-03-2007, 07:15 PM

which team(s) do u want/hope liverpool 2/will meet in ze next rd of ze CL?

ze possible teams r bayern, chelsea, manc united, milan, psv, roma, valencia.

4 me, any non-england team, n mayb nt valencia ... best is bayern.

ze draw is on 2moro.

hotsoup16 · #**1643** 08-03-2007, 07:59 PM

I wish....I wish for Valencia, follow by german team

rahl · #**1644** 08-03-2007, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by qw2op

which team(s) do u want/hope liverpool 2/will meet in ze next rd of ze CL?

ze possible teams r bayern, chelsea, manc united, milan, psv, roma, valencia.

4 me, any non-england team, n mayb nt valencia ... best is bayern.

ze draw is on 2moro.

I'd take the Scum. Thank you very much.

canthaveenuf · #**1645** 08-03-2007, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by qw2op

which team(s) do u want/hope liverpool 2/will meet in ze next rd of ze CL?

ze possible teams r bayern, chelsea, manc united, milan, psv, roma, valencia.

4 me, any non-england team, n mayb nt valencia ... best is bayern.

ze draw is on 2moro.

My hope -- Any non English team. I fear that the Reds will somehow get some mental block and extra pressure playing against their EPL opponents. But having said that, it would be nice to take revenge against the Scums.

Cheers

boon huat · #**1646** 09-03-2007, 12:01 AM

valencia would be fine with me....let rafa get one back over his fomer club for the way their directors treated him previously....

rahl · #**1647** 09-03-2007, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by canthaveenuf

My hope -- Any non English team. I fear that the Reds will somehow get some mental block and extra pressure playing against their EPL opponents. But having said that, it would be nice to take revenge against the Scums.

Cheers

Come on bro, after a win over Barca, it's not the time to think about easy opponents. We would not have won in Istanbul without that X-factor that we fear no one and we need that spark again this time around.

LSB_Fan · #**1648** 09-03-2007, 01:04 AM

I would like
1. Man U
2. Bayern
3. Milan

Beating this teams next will add to the scalps we have already achieved. Besides, I always feel Liverpool plays best against tough opposition... hehehe

chairman-mao · #**1649** 09-03-2007, 01:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rahl

That's a good point about Pennant bro. Glad to see someone who can be objective rather than jumping on the bandwagon and shooting off.

Having said that, Pennant did well as an outlet yesterday. His running was good. He had a shot which was saved and also laid a low cross which Crouch blasted over. So I'd still go with him and he has to be honest showed much improvement.

i gald than u do agreed on some pts.

cheers

chairman-mao · #**1650** 09-03-2007, 01:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KingEros

I just feel Pennant still has lots of self-doubt ... against the bigger teams, he just go into his own shell & cannot express his wizardry (example vs Sheffield Utd).

On the other hand, while Sissoko did the job previously (plugging the gap left behind by the superb Hamann), we should sit back & see how Mascherano take over from here.

I do agreed with u that Pennant himself need self belive. Mascherano might be better than Sissoko or as we have not see much of him yet so will keep that option open for time being.

cheers