Benfica Away 01/04/2010

[midg23]

Right I've got a 100% thread starting/games winning Ratio.

Benfica in Lisbon ARE beatable!! FACT

We've got to watch out for Saviola as he's got afaik a goal every 2 games at this time.

But, if Rafa leaves the shakles off the team as he did today i think we should beat them.

Team should be the same team that started today with Benayoun on in place of Maxi.

Reina
Johnson Carra Agger Insua
Mascherano
Benayoun Gerrard Babel
Kuyt Torres
or

Reina
Johnson Carra Agger Insua
Mascherano
Kuyt Gerrard Babel
Torres Ngog

but alas i think it'll be

Reina
Johnson Carra Agger Insua
Mascherano
Lucas
Kuyt Gerrard Babel
Torres

A win is a win and i would take a 1-0 win, but preferable put Benfica away in the first leg!!!

[midg23]

Right I've got a 100% thread starting/games winning Ratio.

Benfica in Lisbon ARE beatable!! FACT

We've got to watch out for Saviola as he's got afaik a goal every 2 games at this time.

But, if Rafa leaves the shakles off the team as he did today i think we should beat them.

Team should be the same team that started today with Benayoun on in place of Maxi.

Reina
Johnson Carra Agger Insua
Mascherano
Benayoun Gerrard Babel
Kuyt Torres
or

Reina
Johnson Carra Agger Insua
Mascherano
Kuyt Gerrard Babel
Torres Ngog

but alas i think it'll be

Reina
Johnson Carra Agger Insua
Mascherano
Lucas
Kuyt Gerrard Babel
Torres

A win is a win and i would take a 1-0 win, but preferable put Benfica away in the first leg!!!

Come on you REDMEN

[CrazyHorse]

2 threads!!

Your keen... :)

Anyway, Im in agreement with you, it all depends on what Reds team shows up in Lisbon however, Ive a feeling Lucas will start alongside Mash for this, hopefully Im wrong as Gerrard alongside Mash can be so effective, Gerrards runs from deep today reminded me of him in his early years with us as a CM.

[Malzheimer]

I really hope that Rafa and the players dont undersestimate Benfica like it seems a lot of our fans I've been talking to are, talking about the semis and Hamburg already.

Watched them twice against Everton (ok poor opposition) but they took them apart both games. Will need to play Masch and Lucas to stop the likes of Aimar, Di Maria and Ramires getting around Saviola and Cardozo up top.

Would take a score draw in Lisbon and then hopefully a big European night at Anfield to make up for the disaster night against them in 2005/6 season.

But fcuk it we are playing better recently and I have faith in Rafa and the lads to do a professional job.

[wonit5times]

shackles will be on again away from home but i think our confidence is on the rise again and we can get a result in benfica to bring back to anfield

[stevieg]

Benfica are a good solid tough team, depsite what some people seem to think. They are unbeaten in their last 25 games in all competitions.

They are top of the Portugese League by 6 points with 6 games to go. Their record in the League is as follows :

Pld: 24; Won 19; Drew 4; Lost 1; For 61; Against 12;

An impressive record no matter what League you are in.

They won their equivalent of the League cup last week beating Porto 3-0 in the final, having beaten Sporting (away) 3-1 in the semis.

They go with the little and large partnership upfront in Saviola and Cardozo (6ft4) and Cardozo is top scorer in the League this season and with his height he will cause problems but can also shoot and also takes some of their free-kicks.

In Angel Di Maria they have one of the best left wingers in the world who will cause us problems. He is apparently being chased by Chelsea and the Mancs among others and is going to cost at least €20 million and probably more if he has a good World Cup. He would solve our never ending left wing problems.

They also have Pablo Aimar who plays behind the front two pulling the strings and on his day he can be extremely effective.

I think Rafa will go with Dirk on the right to help Johnson out with Di Maria and will go with Lucas & Masch in the middle with one of them picking up Aimar.

The link below shows our record against Benfica

http://www.footymad.net/head-to-head-statistics/?teama=342&teamb=923

A score draw over there will be a very good result in my opinion and take them at Anfield. A win would be a fantastic result!

Come on Redmen

[ROCCO]

Looking Forward to seeing Di Maria play against us .... As said a score draw would be a good result even a 2-1 defeat wouldn't be the worst result but will be looking for a win to keep the confidence up going into Sundays game v Birmingham.

Expecting ....



Reina

Johnson ..Carra ..Agger ..Insua

Mascherano ..Lucas

Kuyt ...Gerrard ...Babel

Torres

[babbsnads]

Vital we get an away goal. Even at 2-0 up against Lille we were still in a precarious position. These are no mugs either.

[T.N.F]

Vital we get an away goal. Even at 2-0 up against Lille we were still in a precarious position. These are no mugs either.

Yeah I think we definately need to score. Rocco's team above looks most likely, especially with Maxi cup-tied. Might be Benny for Babel but apart from that it picks itself

[ROCCO]

Looking Forward to seeing Di Maria play against us .... As said a score draw would be a good result even a 2-1 defeat wouldn't be the worst result but will be looking for a win to keep the confidence up going into Sundays game v Birmingham.

Expecting ....



Reina

Johnson ..Carra ..Agger ..Insua

Mascherano ..Lucas

Kuyt ...Gerrard ...Babel

Torres

Rethink ...

Don't want to break Torres and Gerrard partnership up but would leave him in CM until somebody else can do as a good a job ..

Reina

Johnson ..Carra ..Agger ..Insua

Mascherano ..Gerrard

Kuyt ..Yossi ...Babel

Torres


or Aquilani for but imo the support striker role is not the correct spot for Aquilani

Yes please .....

Reina

Johnson ..Carra ..Agger ..Insua

Mascherano

Gerrard ....Aquilani

Kuyt ..Torres ...Babel

[Kop On]

Just watching highlights of Benfica v Braga from the weekend. These boys are well able to play football. They also have a long ball merchant like Delap from throw ins!

Useless fact .... Luis Garcia's first cousin plays for them, Javier Garcia!

[mushypea]

I say either leave stevie in the middle or get Aqua in there from the start. That would be the last thing they would expect. An nice away goal to take back to L4 & job done.

[Dotty]

I'll settle for us losing by a single goal. If we managr to knock an away goal it would be brilliant. Benfica are in insane form this season. Lost only about 3 games in all competitions, running away with the league and won their League Cup beating Porto, of all teams, 3-0.

Can go either Lucas and Masch in midfield to stop them playing their brilliant passing game or we can go Gerrard and Masch, putting them on the backfoot and attacking from the off. Only problem is their forwards and wingers are quite pacy and we could get caught out.

[redabbey]

I'll settle for us losing by a single goal.

Be very careful about what you wish for. That was the result 4 years ago in Lisbon.

It is very important that some key players watch their discipline on Thursday night because if either of Torres, Mascherano or Insua get booked they would not be eligible for the 2nd leg.

[trucker]

expect us to win, just go for it

[crumlin red]

i think it will be a tough game but i still think we'll nick it 1-0 especially the form el nino is in

[Phil!]

Carry on from Sunderland. Keep Gerrard back in the centre and lets get at them! By no means an easy tie so will need to be on our toes!



Reina
Johnson Carra Agger Insua
Yossi Macherano Gerrard Babel
Kuyt Torres

[CrazyHorse]

Yeah, this will be toughie.
I'd settle for a score draw now.

[Phil!]

Yeah, this will be toughie.
I'd settle for a score draw now.

Definately especially after what happened in Lille

[ROCCO]

Carry on from Sunderland. Keep Gerrard back in the centre and lets get at them! By no means an easy tie so will need to be on our toes!



Reina
Johnson Carra Agger Insua
Yossi Macherano Gerrard Babel
Kuyt Torres

Cant see us playing 4-4-2 { its been a while and it didn't suit us}especially away in Europe ... Imo Rafa will Start Lucas where i have Stevie and Stevie in for Yossi .... and either Yossi or Ryan on the left.

Reina

Johnson ..Carra ..Agger ..Insua

Mascherano ..Gerrard

Kuyt ..Yossi ...Babel

Torres
:cool: score draw would do nicely ... even 2-1 ...imo we will need a goal to bring back ....

[Gray72]

This will be such a difficult match but one that will stand us in such good stead coming into the business part of the season. Benfica are a good team who would be a match for the best teams in Europe. They have such a strong midfield and dangerous strikers we will need to be at our absolute best to get a result.

Our problems this season have mainly been on the road so we'll need a good team performance. Unfortunately we have rarely seen a good team performance this season. Even when we have won there have been questions over several players and performances. We have a real problem with our left side. Insua is nowhere near the standard of Evra, Cole, Clinchy, Bridge and Bale and we need to sort this in the summer. Babel even with more game time has been poor. He had so much ball against Sunderland and delivered no end product. He spends so much time running down blind alleys and into the opposition right back. This has proved our downfall and achilles heel so often this season. Injuries to Aurelio, poor signings in Dossena, petulance from Riera and injuries to Benayoun have contributed.

In this game you are only as good as your worse player and too often this season it has been just that. The Man Utd game was the typical result and performance from us. We were not a whole lot better or worse than Utd but they did there homework attacked our left side and got there two goals from there. Anyway we have no other options down the left side and will have to relay on Babel and Insua. I think Insua has potential but due to the difficulties the team has had this season he has suffered especially after a good start. I think Babel has everything but for whatever reason it just hasn't worked for him in the PL.

To get a performance at benfica we need to play the way we have become famous for. Very tight at the back, solid through the middle and superb on the break. I think we'll have the usual back five in Riena, Johnson, Carra, Agger and Insua. I don't think we can afford to play an expansive and open game so for that reason it'll be Lucas and Mascherano in the middle. Gerrard will play in behind Torres with an industrious Kuyt down the right. That leaves that problematic left side and it is a toss up between Babel and Benayoun. I think Benayoun may give us more going both ways and for that reason I play him from the off.

I think a score draw or even a defeat by the odd goal with an away goal scored would be a great result. If we keep it tight away I fancy us turning anyone over at Anfield on a big European night. Wouldn't it be great to see Babel, Benayoun or Kuyt come off with a man of the match performance. Our recent results have shown good progress at an important time so I am quietly confident.:D

[merc]

Reckon this could be the hardest game we have left this season including the chav game. Need to score an away goal in the first leg no matter what happens. this will allow us to be more creative in the home game.
If there striker is a big lad im assuming he is an areal treath so stick in nick the greek to rough him up.
Would pick two totally different sides for both games.

Away

Reina
Johnson Carra Nick the greek Insua (hurry back Fabio)
Gerard Mach
Kuyt Aqua Yussi
Torres

Home

Reina
Johnson Carra Agger Insua (Fabio if fit)
Maxi Mach Gerard Yussi
Torress Bable

[mushypea]

Reckon this could be the hardest game we have left this season including the chav game. Need to score an away goal in the first leg no matter what happens. this will allow us to be more creative in the home game.
If there striker is a big lad im assuming he is an areal treath so stick in nick the greek to rough him up.
Would pick two totally different sides for both games.

Away

Reina
Johnson Carra Nick the greek Insua (hurry back Fabio)
Gerard Mach
Kuyt Aqua Yussi
Torres

Home

Reina
Johnson Carra Agger Insua (Fabio if fit)
Maxi Mach Gerard Yussi
Torress Bable


I honestly think our hardest game is coming up this weekend at Brummie.
Cant see him going with Aqua for the first leg. It'l be Lucas in the middle with masch Rafa will look to sneak it rather than go win it imo.

[ROCCO]

We dont play 4-4-2 ....

[merc]

I honestly think our hardest game is coming up this weekend at Brummie.
Cant see him going with Aqua for the first leg. It'l be Lucas in the middle with masch Rafa will look to sneak it rather than go win it imo.

Think ths is the best time to play Birmingham, they have droped of a bit loosing 2 and drawing 2 from their last four. and they havent realy got much to play for safe in mid table with no european chance.

We dont play 4-4-2 ....

Didnt see the sunderland game but was Bable not playing along side Torress?

[Fowler's God]

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/latest-news/aquilani-out-of-euro-clash

[ROCCO]

Didnt see the sunderland game but was Bable not playing along side Torress?

Not the way i saw it .... defo not 4-4-2

[dmac1989]

get at them from the start, Id love if he let the shackles off which most likely will not happen but we do need an away goal in my opinion.

[Liverpool-law]

What Irish channel(s) is this match on tomorrow night?

[Daz]

What Irish channel(s) is this match on tomorrow night?

3e

[ROCCO]

what irish channel(s) is this match on tomorrow night?

3E

[Liverpool-law]

3e

3E

Cheers lads

[T.N.F]

Cheers lads

3E with the sound down!

[mushypea]

Well if Aqua's out it would still be refreshing to see Stevie keep his position of last weekend.

With Babel, Dirk, & Yossi you could take your pick of who palys wide & which one plays behind nando. Cant see Rafa not starting Lucas in this tie though.

Anyone know what style/formation Benfica go with?

[ROCCO]

3E with the sound down!

At least the Girl in the red dress beats looking at Colly on CH5

[T.N.F]

At least the Girl in the red dress beats looking at Colly on CH5

Anne Doyle in a red dress would beat looking at Colly on CH5

[Maverick]

I was over at the Sunderland game and tbh I saw our best team performance all season.There was good running,good passing and hunger there.I wouldn't underestimate benfica but I also wouldn't show them too much respect either by being too defensive.We need to be fluid against this lot as they have quality but so do we.Hopefully the only change will be yossi for maxi but who knows?: )

[dmac1989]

3E with the sound down!

Mute for defo

[ROCCO]

Anne Doyle in a red dress would beat looking at Colly on CH5

Not sure about that ...:o

[Ron1892]

Channel 5 has it from 7.30 boys so no need to listen to that rubbish on 3E.

[dmac1989]

Channel 5 has it from 7.30 boys so no need to listen to that rubbish on 3E.

Brillant id crack if i had to watch that 3e with pundits like gary kelly!!

[ROCCO]

Benfica at home in the Portuguese League: 11 wins, 1 draw, 0 defeats; 37 goals scored, 5 conceded.

In the Europa League

Benfica 2 - 0 Bate
Benfica 5 - 0 Everton
Benfica 2 - 1 AEK
Benfica 4 - 0 Hertha
Benfica 1 - 1 Marseilles

Be in no doubt this is a very good team ......

[bono]

Benfica at home in the Portuguese League: 11 wins, 1 draw, 0 defeats; 37 goals scored, 5 conceded.

In the Europa League

Benfica 2 - 0 Bate
Benfica 5 - 0 Everton
Benfica 2 - 1 AEK
Benfica 4 - 0 Hertha
Benfica 1 - 1 Marseilles

Be in no doubt this is a very good team ......


Sh#t we've struggled this season against worse teams with far worse home records.

[LFC Barry]

Sunderland game must surely have given a huge lift confidence to the team but I'd definitely settle for a draw tomorrow night

[redabbey]

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/eseason/Features/Rourkes-roving-17943.php3

[Skintown Red]

I was out in Lisbon the last time we played them in the CL. We were all cock sure of ourselves and we all know how that finished up.

I'd snap your hand off now for a 1 all, defo need away goal

[bono]

defo need away goal

Torres will take care of that I have no doubt.

[ROCCO]

Wondering which Di Maria will turn up ..

[ROCCO]

Nice read .....

Hi guys!

I've been about to post here for some time now but have been avoiding it. The same way I have avoided post in serbenfiquista.com about the Vs Liverpool thread.

I became a fan of Liverpool when I first went to Anfield on March 8th, 2006 for the Liverpool - Benfica champions league match. I didn't support Liverpool at all before (was a stupid manc)... However, that day changed the way I see football and, indeed, my life. I understood the difference between being a suportter (like you are) and being a fan. I understood why you shall always be there for your team even in the very worst moments (like that one was for you). I understood why the sentence: "Tomorrow? No way, Liverpool is playing" makes sense. My teams, Benfica and Liverpool have, since then, been the love of my life.

This said, I will not watch the match tomorrow. The first Benfica match I won't watch this season. The second or third Liverpool match I won't watch this season. Both teams hold exactly 50% of my heart and I simply cannot watch it. I will be sad with every outcome... So, although you have made my love for Benfica explode, the love I gained for Liverpool that night and the immense respect for you all, make me say Liverpool is, ALSO, the team I support in every occasion.

Why do I love this club so much? Because of You. Because of Rafa. Because of David Moores (a shame he's gone). Because of Pepe, Carra, Agger, Masch, Steve G, Nando. Because of Luis Garcia, Xabi Alonso, Bellamy, Monster Sissoko, Pako Ayestaran. Because of Bill Shankly. Because of Anfield. Because of the Kop. Because of the Anfield Gates. Because of the 96. Because of YNWA. Because of Luis goal against Chelsea. Because of Istanbul. Because of the Gerrard final. Because of Agger's goal against Chelsea. Because of Dossena's goal in Old Trafford. Because of RAWK.

As some insights for you, Benfica is doing a wonder season. Jorge Jesus is an amazing coach who had done a great job in his previous smaller teams and is confirming he knows a lot about football in Benfica.
The club has renewed the conquer of League Cup two weeks ago (3-0 vs Porto), is 6 points clear of 2nd place Braga and 11 points clear of Porto with 6 matches to go, has the 2nd best attack in Europe (2nd best to Ajax, not sure about this), the best defense in Europe (not sure about this) and the football played is imense. Benfica have also won most matches in Europe this season than any other team I believe. Yes, Everton are scum, but being defeated 5-0 and 2-0 is a good indication that Benfica is doing well this season.
Benfica will most likely start with:

--------------------------------------- Quim ---------------------------------------
Maxi Pereira --------- Luisão ---------------- David Luiz ------ F. Coentrão
--------------------------------- Javi Garcia --------------------------------------
--------------- Ramires ----------------------------------------------- Di Maria -
--------------------------------- Pablo Aimar--------------------------------------
------------------- Javier Saviola --------------- Cardozo ---------------------

Quim (12) - One of the best portuguese GK, however not one of the best in Europe/world at the moment. Torres has the skill to score to Quim under many occasions.

Maxi Pereira (14) - Play's in Uruguai starting 11. A warrior, who fights a lot and lasts 90 minutes at high-revs. Very iconsistent in defense, dangerous but usually cautious under attacking positions. He's a bit slow, so Babel would be a bit more dangerous than Yossi I believe.

Luisão (4) - Brazil 3rd center back. Rock solid. Only speed can overtake him. Extremely dangerous in set pieces (score once last weekend).

David Luiz (23) - Wonder kid. Perfect complement to Luisão as he's very fast. One of the most technically gifted central backs in the world. Weekenesses: Sometimes lacks concentration and usually moves up in the pitch a lot which can create a dangerous situation when Benfica looses the ball.

Fábio Coentrão (16) - Left winger that Jorge Jesus has adapted to left back. He's defensive skills are improving a lot, but are still not perfect. Usually Di Maria doesn't help him as much as Ramires in the right side, meaning that if he has to face Kuyt and Johnson at the same time, he'll struggle.

Javi Garcia (6) - Perfect defensive midfielder (like Mascherano). He's perfect compensating David Luiz when the CB attacks and compensating Maxi Pereira and Fábio Coentrão. Most important player in Benfica's tactic. Dangerous in set pieces. No weekenesses from Javi Garcia, he's just not 100% fit perhaps, he's getting back to his best progressively.

Ramires ( - Plays in Dunga's Brazil starting 11. Like Garcia, a huge team player, he's everywhere. Looks phisically weak, and he's a bit, but fights for every ball. May be a bit tired given that he was playing in Brazil last season and didn't enjoy vacations.

Di Maria (20) - Plays in Maradona's Argentina 11. Well, he's a magician, you can expect anything from him. Honestly, if Manchester United signs this guy, I'm extremely affraid is a new Cristiano Ronaldo. Weeknesses: Shooting and sometimes defensive help. He may show up in front of Reina once or twice and miss the target

Pablo Aimar (10) - Another magician, sometimes called by Maradona. His passing is world class. Perfect combination with Javier Saviola, can make a goal chance out of nowhere. Weekenesses: Shooting. May not last 90 minutes (although having been rested quite a lot recently).

Javier Saviola (30) - Can score the most amazing goals anytime. Like Maxi Pereira, fights 90 minutes at high-revs and will back Liverpool center backs and Mascherano suffer. He helps a lot midfieldiers and he's a perfect help for Cardozo. Weekeness: By far in the worst moment of the season.

Oscar Cardozo (7) - Portuguese top scorer. Europa League 2nd top scorer (to Claudio Pizzaro). Paraguai starting 11. Like Crouch, he's tall but plays very well with his feet (the left one mostly). Give him a goal chance (or not even a goal chance) and most likely Pepe will not save you. He just keeps scoring and scoring... He's not gifted like Torres, he's more of a Peter Crouch style but more complete and scoring much more goals.

If this game was in February or before, Benfica would win easily (sorry guys). However, currently with Johnson, Gerrard and Torres, Liverpool is up to Benfica. I still consider that Benfica is playing clearly better at the moment, but I'm giving it 50-50 for the draw.

I hope you enjoy the game tomorrow and I hope you can make it to Anfield next week and drink some pints with the Benfica supporters that will be there.

Benfica and Liverpool are brothers!

Cheers

[ROCCO]

Lisbon - Benfica's Argentine forward Javier Saviola has been ruled out of the Europa League quarterfinal first leg against Liverpool on Thursday, the Portuguese club said on their website

[ROCCO]

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Really really looking forward to this ...

[Daz]

pmsl,: the 2nd best attack in europe(not sure about this) and the best defence in europe (not sure about this). hahahaha

[ROCCO]

pmsl,: the 2nd best attack in europe(not sure about this) and the best defence in europe (not sure about this). hahahaha

11 points clear of Porto .. says a lot imo ...

This Benfica side is a top top side make no mistakes .... hope the other side of Di Maria turns up {one who seems disinterested at times } as the other side is world class on the left ..
Hope kuyt and Glen are on top of their game tonight ...

[ROCCO]

http://www.reuters.com/resources/r/?m=02&d=20100331&t=2&i=84891151&w=&r=2010-03-31T202931Z_01_NAC08_RTRIDSP_0_SOCCER-EUROPA

[dmac1989]

pmsl,: the 2nd best attack in europe(not sure about this) and the best defence in europe (not sure about this). hahahaha

I agree good attack, good defence but no where near the best in europe. Wouldnt evern put them in top 10 in either attack or defence.
Im not under esitimating them, they are a good side and could give us lots of problems.

[mushypea]

We're gonna do them. To me they seem over confident & as cock sure as we were in '06.

[ROCCO]

pmsl,: the 2nd best attack in europe(not sure about this) and the best defence in europe (not sure about this). hahahaha

Think he means Stats wise goals scored and goals conceded ..

[dmac1989]

Think he means Stats wise goals scored and goals conceded ..

portuguese legaue wouldnt be hard

[Fowler's God]

We're a better side than what we were in 2006, it will be an intriguing game...

[ROCCO]

portuguese legaue wouldnt be hard

Plus the Europa league ..... anyway imo their a very good side ...
Score draw wouldn't be a bad result ...

[graham]

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Look at the Tony Blair on Fernando. Never has a hair out of place that lad :D

[bobby benitez]

Nice read .....

Hi guys!

I've been about to post here for some time now but have been avoiding it. The same way I have avoided post in serbenfiquista.com about the Vs Liverpool thread.

I became a fan of Liverpool when I first went to Anfield on March 8th, 2006 for the Liverpool - Benfica champions league match. I didn't support Liverpool at all before (was a stupid manc)... However, that day changed the way I see football and, indeed, my life. I understood the difference between being a suportter (like you are) and being a fan. I understood why you shall always be there for your team even in the very worst moments (like that one was for you). I understood why the sentence: "Tomorrow? No way, Liverpool is playing" makes sense. My teams, Benfica and Liverpool have, since then, been the love of my life.

This said, I will not watch the match tomorrow. The first Benfica match I won't watch this season. The second or third Liverpool match I won't watch this season. Both teams hold exactly 50% of my heart and I simply cannot watch it. I will be sad with every outcome... So, although you have made my love for Benfica explode, the love I gained for Liverpool that night and the immense respect for you all, make me say Liverpool is, ALSO, the team I support in every occasion.

Why do I love this club so much? Because of You. Because of Rafa. Because of David Moores (a shame he's gone). Because of Pepe, Carra, Agger, Masch, Steve G, Nando. Because of Luis Garcia, Xabi Alonso, Bellamy, Monster Sissoko, Pako Ayestaran. Because of Bill Shankly. Because of Anfield. Because of the Kop. Because of the Anfield Gates. Because of the 96. Because of YNWA. Because of Luis goal against Chelsea. Because of Istanbul. Because of the Gerrard final. Because of Agger's goal against Chelsea. Because of Dossena's goal in Old Trafford. Because of RAWK.

As some insights for you, Benfica is doing a wonder season. Jorge Jesus is an amazing coach who had done a great job in his previous smaller teams and is confirming he knows a lot about football in Benfica.
The club has renewed the conquer of League Cup two weeks ago (3-0 vs Porto), is 6 points clear of 2nd place Braga and 11 points clear of Porto with 6 matches to go, has the 2nd best attack in Europe (2nd best to Ajax, not sure about this), the best defense in Europe (not sure about this) and the football played is imense. Benfica have also won most matches in Europe this season than any other team I believe. Yes, Everton are scum, but being defeated 5-0 and 2-0 is a good indication that Benfica is doing well this season.
[/B]

He was a Manc in 05 yet loves us because of Istanbul, we have enough of his type already. Lets hammer these greasy *******s.

[padski08]

http://www.reuters.com/resources/r/?m=02&d=20100331&t=2&i=84891151&w=&r=2010-03-31T202931Z_01_NAC08_RTRIDSP_0_SOCCER-EUROPA

I didnt know Ray Shah was covering this game for Today FM :D

[bono]

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Really really looking forward to this ...

Me too.

Stevie looks like he's in trouble with the law again.:eek::D

[ROCCO]

This was in today's article about the match tonight at the end .....

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/apr/01/liverpool-benfica-europa-league

Milan Jovanovic, meanwhile, has confirmed he will complete a free transfer from Standard Liège to Liverpool once a work permit has been issued at the end of this season. The Serbian striker agreed the move and personal terms in January but has yet to finalise the transfer. He said yesterday: "For me, it's sorted. The only thing is that my work permit is not yet in order. But I have until June to get it. I'm at ease. Next season I will play at Liverpool

[trucker]

We're a better side than what we were in 2006, it will be an intriguing game...

Not a chance lad, bar Torres the 2006 team was way better and to say the current team is better is a ridiculous statement, From October 1st 2005 we got more points in the league than the eventual Champions Chelsea, we had a very poor start thats what cost us challeging for the league, we won the FA cup that year, and Gerrard by a mile was the best player in the country.

[wheeliekop]

as long as he keeps banging the in!!

[Ron1892]

Reina, Johnson,Agger,Carra,Insua,Kuyt,Masch,Lucas,Babel,G errard,Torres.Subs..Benny,Ngog,El Zhar,Plessis,The Greek,Pacheco..

[redabbey]

Not a chance lad, bar Torres the 2006 team was way better and to say the current team is better is a ridiculous statement, From October 1st 2005 we got more points in the league than the eventual Champions Chelsea, we had a very poor start thats what cost us challeging for the league, we won the FA cup that year, and Gerrard by a mile was the best player in the country.

Richie after loose to Benfica at Anfield in 2006 a few days later Liverpool lost to Arsenal on the 12/03/2006 and at that time they were 20 points behind Chelsea and finished 9 points behind Chelsea.

They won the remaining 9 games.

The reason I have such a memory of this Arsenal match was because I was watching it in a 24hour casino in Christchurch.

[D7Hooper]

Reina, Johnson,Agger,Carra,Insua,Kuyt,Masch,Lucas,Babel,G errard,Torres.Subs..Benny,Ngog,El Zhar,Plessis,The Greek,Pacheco..

Funnily enough I don't expect this one to be a classic.

[fermoyred80]

Braindead fcker on 3e. Saying Torres is Rooney esk with his goalscoring record and the blonde saying she'll be keeping up with the other scores while we watch the match at Anfield. Fck me their brutal

[DanielSwagger89]

Who's the young fella on 3e?
Never had the 'pleasure' of watching this channel before, already starting to take a disliking towards it.

[LOIREDSFAN]

Any links lads?

[barrydoherty]

You's lot are some complainers think about the people whoare going to have watch streams, I would love to be watching the pundits on 3E at the moment would love it instead searching for a steam which will refresh every 15 seconds. lol

Any steams?

[fermoyred80]

http://www.tv3.ie/3e/live2.php

[DanielSwagger89]

http://www.tv3.ie/3e/live2.php

[ROCCO]

Surprised to see Plessis on the bench ..

[LOIREDSFAN]

Thanks lads cheers

[eoinlfc101]

lads need help asap my signal for 3 e is cat i know theres a thread somewhere about channel 5s frequency but im starting to freak out now does anybody know it off hand i would appreciate your help

[travis]

Surprised to see Plessis on the bench ..

spearing gone on loan, might see more of him if other midfielders are injured

[LOIREDSFAN]

" I know Insua is not everybodies cup of tea but to me it looks like he has a big fat arse on him":D

[ROCCO]

spearing gone on loan, might see more of him if other midfielders are injured

Liability imo ...

[barrydoherty]

" I know Insua is not everybodies cup of tea but to me it looks like he has a big fat arse on him":D

Only his Arse?? :eek: You need go specsavers

[travis]

[QUOTE=LOIREDSFAN;319954]" I know Insua is not everybodies cup of tea but to me it looks like he has a big fat arse on him":D[/QUOTE

what are you looking at his arse for ???

[MrsPepe]

You's lot are some complainers think about the people whoare going to have watch streams, I would love to be watching the pundits on 3E at the moment would love it instead searching for a steam which will refresh every 15 seconds. lol

Any steams?


http://lfcglobe.com/stream-links-benfica-vs-liverpool-a/

[ROCCO]

[QUOTE=LOIREDSFAN;319954]" I know Insua is not everybodies cup of tea but to me it looks like he has a big fat arse on him":D[/QUOTE

what are you looking at his arse for ???


http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/3/32/KennethWilliams.jpg/300px-KennethWilliams.jpg

[LOIREDSFAN]

It was a quote (hence the quotation marks) from the link I was given . ffs relax lads jesus ****in christ

[leixlip kopite]

come on you reds!!!!!!!

[CHRIS1892]

come on boys!

[ROCCO]

It was a quote (hence the quotation marks) from the link I was given . ffs relax lads jesus ****in christ


http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/3/32/KennethWilliams.jpg/300px-KennethWilliams.jpg :p

[travis]

lads need help asap my signal for 3 e is cat i know theres a thread somewhere about channel 5s frequency but im starting to freak out now does anybody know it off hand i would appreciate your help

http://www.irishkop.com/forums/showpost.php?p=299462&postcount=419

[redabbey]

Five
10.773
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22000
5/6

[barrydoherty]

It was a quote (hence the quotation marks) from the link I was given . ffs relax lads jesus ****in christ

Still don't understand why you were looking at his Arse

Only Joking :D

Babel first Goal scorer you heard and backed it here first

[redabbey]

Victoria is a beautiful bird:D

[ROCCO]

Victoria is a beautiful bird:D

That my bird on 3e .... red dress tonight ?

[travis]

That my bird on 3e .... red dress tonight ?

meet Victoria

http://virtualnothingness.files.wordpress.com/2008/10/dsc05456.jpg

[ROCCO]

meet Victoria

http://virtualnothingness.files.wordpress.com/2008/10/dsc05456.jpg

:D

[JMurray#8]

Anyone else missing jeff kenna?:rolleyes:

[Skintown Red]

Get the **** in!!!!!!!!!!!

[CHRIS1892]

get in danny

[up the pool]

yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees:D

[Beanokelly]

He was well overdue a goal clear play by stevie

[leixlip kopite]

Agger doo doo doo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[MrsPepe]

That was sweet as:D

[CHRIS1892]

Well done Danny Agger

[LFC Lad]

Fantastic goal, Daniel!

[Skintown Red]

They look dangerous

[CHRIS1892]

Insua's getting caught too often

[Skintown Red]

These ****ers certainly go down easy

[CHRIS1892]

Insua's going to cost us a goal

[JMurray#8]

Need to stop that lad di maria from getting his head up, the guy has already hit some great pin point passes.

[CHRIS1892]

We have a Trevor Welch on FIVE! Who's Aymar? Thought it was pronounced Eyemar!

[CHRIS1892]

That's red!

[Skintown Red]

ha ha...off

Shite

[rafalabamba]

FCUK sake babel

[LFC Lad]

Babel's off!

[CHRIS1892]

Ridiculous

[JMurray#8]

Can't put your hand in the face, absolute joke ryan!

Torres need to wind up Luisao now and make it even numbers...

[stevieg05]

Ffs!!!!!!!

[Tarabuses]

Good man, Ryan, leave us a man down for the rest of the match.

[Beanokelly]

Babel you ****ing wanker

[leixlip kopite]

What a tosser of a ref. Dirty *******s:mad:

[merc]

Nice one Ryan you complete TWAT

[Skintown Red]

Can't hack these fans...worse than the blueshite fo crying

[CHRIS1892]

CANNOT raise your hands, simple. Idiot Babel, that said the kick on Nando was a straight red

[liverbird!!]

What the fcuk was Babbel at, the fcuking dope!

[barrydoherty]

joke decision **** sake

[leixlip kopite]

Hope Torres can keep his head. cant afford a suspension for him

[Millhouse]

Joke decision FFS. Commentators are doin my nut!

[CHRIS1892]

Nando's getting some rough treatment out there

[barrydoherty]

Luisao should of been send off its a joke

[JMurray#8]

The fu*king sweds think everyone has come to watch them... Should be 2 up!

[stevieg05]

Soccer is becomin a total joke when u see sendings off for sumthin as soft as that. I know he put his hand up to yer mans face but come on ffs. Guna be a long night now. The benfica defender hackin into the back of torres was far worse

[leixlip kopite]

Nando's getting some rough treatment out there

Getting some battering alright plus disallowed goal:eek:

[CHRIS1892]

Luisao shouldn't have been on to block that!

[liverbird!!]

Insua a liability, need to calm the heads!

[dubit10]

Disgraceful refereeing. Has to be a bent ref. Babel get's sent off for nothing and Torres scores a perfectly good goal only for a non-interfering with play Kuyt to be flagged offside.

[CHRIS1892]

The fact that Kuyt jumped for the ball in is why he was given offside

[barrydoherty]

Was a never sending off, football will soon be if you touch opponent it will be a foul

[dubit10]

Soccer is becomin a total joke when u see sendings off for sumthin as soft as that. I know he put his hand up to yer mans face but come on ffs. Guna be a long night now. The benfica defender hackin into the back of torres was far worse

I'm past the point of caring now. It has to be corruption. You begin to lose heart the longer you watch modern day football.

[Skintown Red]

Is that yellow good or bad news?!

[Yoko]

A kick on the calf is a yellow, an elbow or boot to the head is a free.

Placing your hand on an opponent - red

Jokeshop of a sport this has become

[LOIREDSFAN]

Soccer is becomin a total joke when u see sendings off for sumthin as soft as that. I know he put his hand up to yer mans face but come on ffs. Guna be a long night now. The benfica defender hackin into the back of torres was far worse

Football is becoming a complete joke cos people call it soccer.

[CHRIS1892]

Definitely a home ref, that was NEVER a yellow for Insua, Brace yourselves for a longggg second half boys & girls!

[dubit10]

Yellow for what? Who is the gimp co commentating on the TV. Total gobshite. I've heard more in depth knowledge of the game from my wife.

[JMurray#8]

Are you for real, Insua touches aimars arm and its a yellow? Now misses the next leg. It will really show fighting spirit and togetherness if we hold on to this win. Come on lads!!!

[liverbird!!]

Lads your missing the point! Babbel got involved when he should have stayed out of it, and then sticks his hand in his face twice in front of the ref!! Come on you can't do that!! He's a fcuking idiot for getting involved!

[stevieg05]

Is that yellow good or bad news?!
If aurelio was fit it wud b good, but now i dunno, who's guna play lb in the 2nd leg, torres is 1 yellow off a ban too, any other players 1 yellow off?

[CHRIS1892]

If aurelio was fit it wud b good, but now i dunno, who's guna play lb in the 2nd leg, torres is 1 yellow off a ban too, any other players 1 yellow off?

Masch!

[LOIREDSFAN]

Im gonna say this for the comentators.

"A lot of talking points at half time"

[djdwainec]

If aurelio was fit it wud b good, but now i dunno, who's guna play lb in the 2nd leg, torres is 1 yellow off a ban too, any other players 1 yellow off?

agger can play left back

[fermoyred80]

Yellow for what? Who is the gimp co commentating on the TV. Total gobshite. I've heard more in depth knowledge of the game from my wife.

Mark Wright

[Millhouse]

Yellow for what? Who is the gimp co commentating on the TV. Total gobshite. I've heard more in depth knowledge of the game from my wife.

They are unbearable to listen two!!

[dubit10]

Lads your missing the point! Babbel got involved when he should have stayed out of it, and then sticks his hand in his face twice in front of the ref!! Come on you can't do that!! He's a fcuking idiot for getting involved!

Ah rubbish. It was handbags. Ref is either bought or is trying to make a name for himself.

[liverbird!!]

Ah rubbish. It was handbags. Ref is either bought or is trying to make a name for himself.

You obviously don't know much about rules of the game!

[The beard]

Insua is absolutlely sh1te, any body could play better than that. He cant run to heat himself. Same old story. But most of the fouls on Torres were worse than that yellow Insua just got. When the ref couldnt see Babbel getting kicked in the haed your always fighting an up hill battle.

[CHRIS1892]

Ah rubbish. It was handbags. Ref is either bought or is trying to make a name for himself.

Lads, we all know it was nothing, & Babel should have not been involved at all, never mind raising his hands twice, but nothing can justify Luisao staying on after not just kicking, but hacking through the back of Nando.

[Skintown Red]

If aurelio was fit it wud b good, but now i dunno, who's guna play lb in the 2nd leg, torres is 1 yellow off a ban too, any other players 1 yellow off?

Agger definitely has the ability to play left, both defend and attack. Then put the Greek in the middle to win a few headers

[barrydoherty]

I would take 1-1 With away goal now! If Insua not careful he could be send off soon aswell, Love the slagging going up there lol making me laugh

[Fowler's God]

The ref has no control of the game at all!!! How Luisao didn't get a red for the tackle on Torres from behind is beyond me...

[Skintown Red]

Both their centre backs on yellow, come on Nando keep your head and keep at them. The only way they can stop him is hacking the feck outta ye

[JMurray#8]

Ok don't agree with the idiocy of what Babel did, especially inches from the ref but he's gonna get a lot more stick because it's him. Say if Torres got up and did the same to luisao and gets a red all the comments would be about it never being a red.

Whats done is done and now Insua is going to need so much more cover on the left, any time he's on the ball he looks for someone down the left, with nobody there it may aswell be giving the ball back to benfica. As for him being suspended I can't remember Agger ever playing left back but would be confident with him there and the Greek and Carra at the centre.

My second half predictions: benfica will go down to 10 as well, either luisao or luiz and we'll get a 2nd...

[babbsnads]

Reckon might see mascherano right back and Johnson left back in second leg

[The beard]

Both their centre backs on yellow, come on Nando keep your head and keep at them. The only way they can stop him is hacking the feck outta ye

exactly

[dubit10]

How in God's name can the ref send Babel off for putting his hand up to Lucio's face yet Benfica have kicked Torres around the pitch for the first 45 minutes and yet he has'nt taken any action. It's pathetic.

[liverbird!!]

The ref has no control of the game at all!!! How Luisao didn't get a red for the tackle on Torres from behind is beyond me...

Fcuking mad decision but, tackle from behind Guaranteed yellow card( allbeit hacked)

Putting your hands on a player in front of ref twice deffo Red card.
Should never have gotten involved when nothing to do with him! Straight red
under rules

[stevieg05]

Some awful petty childish comments on here. As for the sendin off, very soft, as for babel gettin involved....luisao went towards babel after he hacked torres to the floor, shouting at him, and even tho the ref got between the 2 of them luisao kept pushing the ref back to get to babbel, ryan was backing away the whole time, even when he put his hands up to luisao's mouth. A yellow wud have done.

[clayton]

i'm disappointed obviously with Babels red card.

But if you are going to get sent off, don't for that handbags mauling crap. Hit him a proper hook, at least warrant the red card.

[dubit10]

Ok don't agree with the idiocy of what Babel did, especially inches from the ref but he's gonna get a lot more stick because it's him. Say if Torres got up and did the same to luisao and gets a red all the comments would be about it never being a red.

Whats done is done and now Insua is going to need so much more cover on the left, any time he's on the ball he looks for someone down the left, with nobody there it may aswell be giving the ball back to benfica. As for him being suspended I can't remember Agger ever playing left back but would be confident with him there and the Greek and Carra at the centre.

My second half predictions: benfica will go down to 10 as well, either luisao or luiz and we'll get a 2nd...

I've seen Agger play left back a couple of times. Class act and i would'nt worry about him there. Then again i'd rather see Torres at left back rather than Insua. I feel sorry for Insua because given time he might be a decent player but unfortunatly not good enough for us at present.

[clayton]

How in God's name can the ref send Babel off for putting his hand up to Lucio's face yet Benfica have kicked Torres around the pitch for the first 45 minutes and yet he has'nt taken any action. It's pathetic.

because he put his hand on his face, it warrants a red. See my previous post

[CHRIS1892]

Come on boys, we're up against it 12 v 10

[Yoko]

remember this

4grGuNz265g


Yellow

[liverbird!!]

Some awful petty childish comments on here. As for the sendin off, very soft, as for babel gettin involved....luisao went towards babel after he hacked torres to the floor, shouting at him, and even tho the ref got between the 2 of them luisao kept pushing the ref back to get to babbel, ryan was backing away the whole time, even when he put his hands up to luisao's mouth. A yellow wud have done.


Let's forget the rules of the game:rolleyes:

[barrydoherty]

[QUOTE=JMurray#8;320049]Ok don't agree with the idiocy of what Babel did, especially inches from the ref but he's gonna get a lot more stick because it's him. Say if Torres got up and did the same to luisao and gets a red all the comments would be about it never being a red. QUOTE]

Agree mate seems alot fans likes to see Babel fail. I really don't even say that was yellow, nothing worse than was it Fletcher/Carrick did few weeks back. HandBags

Loved this quote on BBC

From Vermaelen is harder than rambo on 606: "Babel deserved a red. He also deserved a medal. That Luisao bloke is a monster."

[JMurray#8]

I think half time came at the right time for us but can't afford to sit back and just let benfica continue the way they were before half time.

[dubit10]

Let's forget the rules of the game:rolleyes:

What happened to common sense.

[Beanokelly]

Lads your missing the point! Babbel got involved when he should have stayed out of it, and then sticks his hand in his face twice in front of the ref!! Come on you can't do that!! He's a fcuking idiot for getting involved!

Spot on mark what an ****ing idiot for getting involved when it had nothing to do with him the ref was there to sort the benfica player out

[CHRIS1892]

Cordoza is winning EVERY fcuking header!

[LOIREDSFAN]

Come on boys, we're up against it 12 v 10

quick editor Ill give ya that!

[CHRIS1892]

quick editor Ill give ya that!

Like Greased Lightning!
:)

[stevieg05]

Let's forget the rules of the game:rolleyes:
You really come across as some sort of manchild hahaha:D

[LOIREDSFAN]

I Like that(to be said like the old lady in that simpsons episode)

[MrsPepe]

Theyre throwing stuff at Pepe:eek: MOTHER ********

[JMurray#8]

Benfica will have to get fined for their crowd... absolute scumbags!

[dubit10]

Jesus i've had to turn the sound down on the TV. Awful commentary.

[leixlip kopite]

Porteugese league must be shite if these are top of it.Their shooting is muck. They couldnt hit an elephants arse from 5 yards:D

[liverbird!!]

What happened to common sense.

Exactly! The ref was right, Babel was wrong, does that make sense??

[CHRIS1892]

Come on Nando, get your head up

[liverbird!!]

You really come across as some sort of manchild hahaha:D

Why? Because I see what's actually happening in the game.
:p

[stevieg05]

Exactly! The ref was right, Babel was wrong, does that make sense??
U obviously don't understand what he meant by "common sense".:rolleyes:

[JMurray#8]

Unbelievable Insua, you could easily be off too! what a shambles...

[stevieg05]

Insua ffs!!!!

[dubit10]

Exactly! The ref was right, Babel was wrong, does that make sense??

No you misunderstood me...Common sense.

[liverbird!!]

U obviously don't understand what he meant by "common sense".:rolleyes:

I know exactly what he meant! Just no getting through to some:rolleyes:

[leixlip kopite]

Porteugese league must be shite if these are top of it.Their shooting is muck. They couldnt hit an elephants arse from 5 yards:D

About the only way they would score. Poxy Insua:(

[clayton]

stupid penalty to concede

[JMurray#8]

Now a fog in the Liverpool goal, I think a suspended Insua next week is a good thing!

[CHRIS1892]

I won't say I told you so about Insua!

[LOIREDSFAN]

I say Rafa will bring Ngog on for Torres

[dubit10]

Insua is retarded

Way to support the team. Don't tell me your the kind of supporter who boo's lucas when he has a bad game.:rolleyes:

[Skintown Red]

F**k ya Insua, fat little c**t... Don't know what Rafa sees in him. never did

No need for that

[dubit10]

F**k ya Insua, fat little c**t... Don't know what Rafa sees in him. never did

Disgraceful comment. Reported.

[merc]

Soft peno, even softer free kick but they realy should have scored two or three at this point this could end realy bad.

Need to do some thing quick.

[CHRIS1892]

This fcuker is giving us nothing whatsoever

[barrydoherty]

Got job he is out of the 2nd leg anyway, that could be so easily avoided if was a decent player other than Insua

[dubit10]

How is'nt that a second yellow? Ref is 100% bent.

[clayton]

Disgraceful comment. Reported.

good lad yourself !

were you one of the students that sat in front of teacher in school?

i'll remove my comment, it wasn't called for. i was pi**ed off cos it was a stupid peno to give away from a player that bugs me.

[merc]

This could be called off because of crowd trouble they are pelting the goals with fire works

[barrydoherty]

F**k ya Insua, fat little c**t... Don't know what Rafa sees in him. never did

Come on he is just big boned

[MrsPepe]

No bookimg?

[Gray72]

How many time this season is Insua going to cost us! I posted yesterday and said you are only as good as your worse player. Insua has cost us goals on a weekly basis.

[JAMIE]

Soft peno, even softer free kick but they realy should have scored two or three at this point this could end realy bad.

Need to do some thing quick.

soft peno .are you looking at the same match as i am

[JMurray#8]

Wait till we get them at Anfield, won't kick lumps out of Nando when our crowd are making the noise...

[Skintown Red]

Crying barstewards of fans

[Yoko]

Some fabulous supporters on this thread. Attacking our own. Good stuff

[clayton]

good man Carra, love that :-)

[dubit10]

good lad yourself !

were you one of the students that sat in front of teacher in school?

i'll remove my comment, it wasn't called for. i was pi**ed off cos it was a stupid peno to give away from a player that bugs me.

Personal insults...nice. Very mature.

[stevieg05]

The crowd are really puttin a lot pressure of the ref

[CHRIS1892]

Diving b*****d, what about the Kung Fu kick Babel got to the head in first half!

[liverbird!!]

Come on lads bit of banter getting out of hand! Calm down

[stevieg05]

Some fabulous supporters on this thread. Attacking our own. Good stuff
U mean on this site.....lucas thread, rafa thread etc and wait til the babel thread gets goin after the match

[Skintown Red]

If Torres had made contact with that he'd have been out of 2nd leg

[dubit10]

Disgraceful comments from some of our supposed "supporters" on here.

[merc]

soft peno .are you looking at the same match as i am

Insua caught him alright but he was nearly on the ground already.
Could win an oscar.


Need to make a few changes.
Would take of Insua shift Agger over and bring on the greek.

Maybe change Kuty with Yussi see if we cant start to play in their half a bit

[stevieg05]

Insua caught him alright but he was nearly on the ground already.
Could win an oscar.


Need to make a few changes.
Would take of Insua shift Agger over and bring on the greek.

Maybe change Kuty with Yussi see if we cant start to play in their half a bit
Kuyts havin a great game id leave him on

[kaiser_del]

Monster having a cracking game.Keeping them at bay.

[CHRIS1892]

This cnut's been bought DEFINITELY!

[liverbird!!]

Disgraceful comments from some of our supposed "supporters" on here.

No! Your just watching a different game than us!
Although no need to be abusing them!

[merc]

Kuyts havin a great game id leave him on

Bot having a go at Dirk but if we keep playing in our half we will concede another.

Will be very happy with a 1-1

COME ON THE RED MEN

[kaiser_del]

ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh..............Nando!!!!!!!!!

[dubit10]

No! Your just watching a different game than us!
Although no need to be abusing them!

So they are having a bad game and that gives posters a right to abuse them. What are we Chelsea fans ffs. Unbelievable.

[JMurray#8]

Torres is knackered... Can't believe it!

[CHRIS1892]

Fcukkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk!

[LOIREDSFAN]

We coulda won it there.

No offence Dubit10

[leixlip kopite]

how did torres miss that one!!!!!!

[Yoko]

Torres - shocking miss. I suppose we should abuse him now?

[clayton]

i would take 1-1 now, BIG TIME. come on lads

[CHRIS1892]

6 seconds from time Pepe touched the til he was booked, fcuking ridiculous!

[barrydoherty]

:(

[Skintown Red]

Jammy ****s

[Yoko]

Jokeshop!!

[dubit10]

Completely bent ref.

[JMurray#8]

Fu*k off. We're gonna hammer those shower of wa*kers next week, I know it!!!

[kaiser_del]

what a f00king joke.

[LOIREDSFAN]

Never a peno. Jamie was 2 ****in yards away and where was he suppose to put is hands

[stevieg05]

Oh well, hopefuly we can hold on for 2-1 now, stil wudnt b a bad result considering

[travis]

weak amateur refs in the europa league

[leixlip kopite]

Portuegese pricks. Get them back to Anfield and we will fooking batter them:mad:

[liverbird!!]

Completely bent ref.

Are you on a wind up tonight! April fools day finished earlier today:rolleyes:

[Gray72]

Absolute priceless, can this season possibly get any worse?