Liverpool v Villa 06/12/10

[CrazyHorse]

Need a win against these, missing quite alot of players through suspension and injury.

Ged will get a great reception too!!

[Rover 609]

Have we ever won a game on a poxy Monday night?

[Tconroy]

Have we ever won a game on a poxy Monday night?

monday nights last year and monday nights combined with an espn showing were a complete disaster!

[Crown Paints]

wasn't that 3-3 game against Utd years ago on a Monday night?

[Maverick]

We have to get 3 points here!! Spurs only claiming a point today should be enough motivation for the team. We can claw back up the table if we perform against a weakened villa side.We should be attacking again from the off like the spurs match but hopefully taking our chances as Birmingham did against them midweek.

[redabbey]

Have we ever won a game on a poxy Monday night?

Yes Ronan, but there were significant gaps between wins on Mondays. This was discussed in some detail last year :D

http://www.irishkop.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13674

[KK1977]

wasn't that 3-3 game against Utd years ago on a Monday night?

It was a Tuesday

[mascherIANO]

was portsmouth last season at anfield not a monday night?

have a good feelin torres will find his form monday night

[KK1977]

was portsmouth last season at anfield not a monday night?

have a good feelin torres will find his form monday night

Yep, Monday night. Aquaman looked good that night too.

[mascherIANO]

Yep, Monday night. Aquaman looked good that night too.

if im not mistaken he scored his first goal that night aswell?

[KK1977]

if im not mistaken he scored his first goal that night aswell?

You're not mistaken!

[redabbey]

was portsmouth last season at anfield not a monday night?

have a good feelin torres will find his form monday night

Yes this game was the first Monday night win for over 10 years excluding Easter Mondays and Stephen's Days.

A month later Liverpool also beat West Ham at Anfield.

Then there was Man City this season.

[KK1977]

Yes this game was the first Monday night win for over 10 years excluding Easter Mondays and Stephen's Days.

A month later Liverpool also beat West Ham at Anfield.

Then there was Man City this season.

Was the previous Monday night win against Bradford City in '99?

[redabbey]

Was the previous Monday night win against Bradford City in '99?

That's the one :D

[KK1977]

I think it was the the Bradford winger that scored their goal that night, the one that used to dye his hair a different colour everyweek. Ibraham Ba I think his name was.

[Malzheimer]

I think it was the the Bradford winger that scored their goal that night, the one that used to dye his hair a different colour everyweek. Ibraham Ba I think his name was.

I remember Ba for Milan but pretty sure he didn't play in the premiership. I think the guy you could be on about is Jamie Lawrence, a winger who always had ridiculous coloured hair-do's.

[Carroll9]

I remember Ba for Milan but pretty sure he didn't play in the premiership. I think the guy you could be on about is Jamie Lawrence, a winger who always had ridiculous coloured hair-do's.

David Wetherall scored for Bradford in the game in question.

[LKDAVE]

David Wetherall scored for Bradford in the game in question.

Its the game at Anfield earlier in the season that KK1977 is chatting about. Wetherall's moment was the final day at Valley Parade in a relegation/Champions league showdown

[KK1977]

I remember Ba for Milan but pretty sure he didn't play in the premiership. I think the guy you could be on about is Jamie Lawrence, a winger who always had ridiculous coloured hair-do's.

Thank you, it was indeed Jamie Lawrence. Ba definitely played in the Premier League, I think it might've been Bolton.

[KK1977]

David Wetherall scored for Bradford in the game in question.

That's a different game, the context was Liverpool winning on a Monday night. When Wetherall scored, it was played on a Sunday and Liverpool lost.

[KK1977]

Its the game at Anfield earlier in the season that KK1977 is chatting about. Wetherall's moment was the final day at Valley Parade in a relegation/Champions league showdown

Spot on. Bradford stayed up and Leeds grabbed the Champions League slot and ended up in the semi finals.

[Carroll9]

That's a different game, the context was Liverpool winning on a Monday night. When Wetherall scored, it was played on a Sunday and Liverpool lost.

:eek:Sorry.
Thought this thread was about the Villa game.:p

[Carroll9]

That's a different game, the context was Liverpool winning on a Monday night. When Wetherall scored, it was played on a Sunday and Liverpool lost.

Dean Windass.

[glen]

3 points needed here to keep in touch with city villa have a lot of injuries and young is suspended anything less than a win is a bad result imo

[Phil!]

Would like to see us get at Villa. Young suspended which is a bonus. There for the taking.

Reina
Johnson Skrtel Soto Aurelio
Maxi Mereleis Lucas Cole
Ngog Torres

Johnson and Aurelio will get forward and get at them. Would also like to see Pacheco come on and play some perhaps off Torres or even Maxi off Torres because that looks like a promising combination.

[KK1977]

Would like to see us get at Villa. Young suspended which is a bonus. There for the taking.

Reina
Johnson Skrtel Soto Aurelio
Maxi Mereleis Lucas Cole
Ngog Torres

Johnson and Aurelio will get forward and get at them. Would also like to see Pacheco come on and play some perhaps off Torres or even Maxi off Torres because that looks like a promising combination.

Would like to see this team and I hope Roy gives Fabio a start. He deserves it and Konchesky needs to know that he needs to fight for his place.

[maloneavic]

if we start good and go for it from the off with 2 up front we should have it in the bag, they have an awful lof of players out.

[KEITHO M]

Should really be getting the 3 points here against a weakened Villa side but thats what I thought last year and they beat us. Hopefully Nando will find his form and give us something to shout about. Be very dissapointed with anything other than a win here.

By the way Ibrahim Ba did play for Bolton but for only 1 season I think.

[mascherIANO]

why do i have this feelin were going to see the old fernando torres on monday night?

[Malzheimer]

Would like to see us get at Villa. Young suspended which is a bonus. There for the taking.

Reina
Johnson Skrtel Soto Aurelio
Maxi Mereleis Lucas Cole
Ngog Torres

Johnson and Aurelio will get forward and get at them. Would also like to see Pacheco come on and play some perhaps off Torres or even Maxi off Torres because that looks like a promising combination.

Is Dirk missing for this one? If he is available to play I would have the same team as above with Dirk in for Cole.

[Malzheimer]

Thank you, it was indeed Jamie Lawrence. Ba definitely played in the Premier League, I think it might've been Bolton.

So he did. 9 premier league appearances for Bolton back when Fat Head was resurrecting has-beens careers to no avail.

As for tomorrow night, hope to see the team approach the game like we did against Spurs. If we boss it in midfield like we did last week and take our chances this time then 3 points should follow.

[glen]

i hate these monday night games it ruins my weekend having to wait till monday we usually dont do well on a monday either

[stevieg]

3 points against an injury hit Villa, no excuses. There defence is not as solid as it used to be, their CM is lightweight due to injuries.

We just need to watch Downing and Agbonlahor, other than that we should be winning this by a couple of goals.

Hope the manager goes with the same team bar Carragher as against Spurs.

Looking forward to it now.

[mousey]

Must start another winning run tomorrow night. CL qualification is hanging by a whisker given City's position but we must keep going. We have cluster of very winnable games coming up. hopefully we can get the ball rolling again tomorrow night. Houllier will get a warm reception too but please God will walk away empty handed ;)

[Gray72]

This will be an emotional night for GH and I really hope he gets a standing ovation from all Liverpool fans. He did a great job whilst at Liverpool and nearly lost his life for the cause. An absolute legend.

To the match then, well another must win. Villa are a team in transition and are certainly there for the taking. If we can boss the midfield with Lucas and Miereles I can see us creating enough chances. However we have shown in the past month that we don't take our chances and score enough goals. Now if Torres, Kuyt, Maxi and Cole hit some form in front of goal we could have a hatful.

[Maverick]

This will be an emotional night for GH and I really hope he gets a standing ovation from all Liverpool fans. He did a great job whilst at Liverpool and nearly lost his life for the cause. An absolute legend.

To the match then, well another must win. Villa are a team in transition and are certainly there for the taking. If we can boss the midfield with Lucas and Miereles I can see us creating enough chances. However we have shown in the past month that we don't take our chances and score enough goals. Now if Torres, Kuyt, Maxi and Cole hit some form in front of goal we could have a hatful.

+1 houllier deserves nothing less.It's all about taking chances tonight and I'm quietly confident to be honest.Im just hoping the players you mentioned show us what we all know they can do.

[dk.lfc]

Should be winning against these at home but have said that before this season. Play the way we did against Spurs in the 1st half and we should have more then enough to win 3 or 4 nil. We learned against Spurs and in other games this season if you don't put away the chances you create your going to pay for it. Hope GH gets a good reception.

3-0 Redmen

[Kop On]

No sign of any early team news?

Rocco are you out there! :-)

[up the pool]

a 1-0 win with an og off dunnes arse would do me;)

[glen]

nando hatrick tonight

[Beanokelly]

nando hatrick tonight

That would be nice

[GaryMc]

nando hatrick tonight

Backed it 12/1

[Bez Bing]

I'll take a repeat of last years late winner from Nando! No better feeling than wining a game late on.

[mascherIANO]

nando hatrick tonight

i have that feeling

[edcarroll02]

I'll take a repeat of last years late winner from Nando! No better feeling than wining a game late on.

I agree it's a good feeling but were we not absolutely rubbish last year? I'd love to see a good dominating performance followed with a late winner...or just a load of early winners :D

[ronnie10]

I'll take a repeat of last years late winner from Nando! No better feeling than wining a game late on.

did we not lose 3-1 last season to them at home?

[byrnetred]

did we not lose 3-1 last season to them at home?

He prob means the away Game around Christmas time last year

[mascherIANO]

I agree it's a good feeling but were we not absolutely rubbish last year? I'd love to see a good dominating performance followed with a late winner...or just a load of early winners :D

yeh ill take a few early goals

[Axel96]

did we not lose 3-1 last season to them at home?

He prob means the away Game around Christmas time last year

3-1 to Villa at Anfield, August last season...
1-0 to the pool at Villa park, 29th of Dec...
Nando scored in both games..

[Liverpool-law]

Any word on the team sheet?

[graham]

Any word on the team sheet?

Liverpool: Reina, Johnson, Skrtel, Kyrgiakos, Konchesky, Kuyt, Lucas, Meireles, Maxi, Torres, Ngog

From a lad who's generally bang on the money

[edcarroll02]

Liverpool: Reina, Johnson, Skrtel, Kyrgiakos, Konchesky, Kuyt, Lucas, Meireles, Maxi, Torres, Ngog

From a lad who's generally bang on the money

Other than PK I'd be happy enough with that team!

[byrnetred]

Good to see that he is sticking to two up front

[stiffler]

Will this match definetely go ahead?

[7Cannibal-9Asbo]

Will this match definetely go ahead?

Why wouldn't it?

[Phil!]

Would be happy with that team Ngog to grab a goal I reckon!

[stiffler]

Why wouldn't it?

snowing like mad here in antrim!!

What is the snow like in Lpool?

[7Cannibal-9Asbo]

snowing like mad here in antrim!!

What is the snow like in Lpool?

Clear according to Google but I wouldn't think snow would make that much difference to a heated pitch anyway.

[Beanokelly]

Liverpool: Reina, Johnson, Skrtel, Kyrgiakos, Konchesky, Kuyt, Lucas, Meireles, Maxi, Torres, Ngog

From a lad who's generally bang on the money

Pleased if that's the starting 11

[graham]

No Torres his wife has gone into labour.
Babel to come in I think

[travis]

No Torres his wife has gone into labour.
Babel to come in I think

Surley he could've played like :(

[MrsPepe]

Why cant she be too posh to push like the rest of them

[graham]

Surley he could've played like :(

I think any man has the right to be present at the birth of his child.
Time for the others to step up and score a few goals now and earn those wages

[glen]

not happy nandos out we might struggle to score no stevie or nando

[travis]

I think any man has the right to be present at the birth of his child.
Time for the others to step up and score a few goals now and earn those wages

she'll be allright , john barnes was working for sky a few weeks back while his mrs was popping one out, LFC is more important ;)

[GaryMc]

Fook sake

[graham]

she'll be allright , john barnes was working for sky a few weeks back while his mrs was popping one out, LFC is more important ;)

Torres and his wife are from Spain he's probably the only family she has here.
He couldn't let her go into labour on her own.
Besides it's not his fault he's the only world class striker we have it G&H's

[travis]

Torres and his wife are from Spain he's probably the only family she has here.
He couldn't let her go into labour on her own.
Besides it's not his fault he's the only world class striker we have it G&H's

I'm just pissing about mate :D

[redabbey]

Liverpool: Reina, Johnson, Konchesky, Skrtel, Kyrgiakos, Meireles, Lucas, Kuyt, Maxi, Babel, Ngog. Subs: Jones, Kelly, Aurelio, Poulsen, Cole, Jovanovic, Shelvey.

[wakbakduken]

Delighted for Nando,not for us though,not sure but didn't something like this arise with Alonso?

He will be better for it in the next game.

[Beanokelly]

No way I'd rather Cole on the right and Dirk up top with Ngog

[Tconroy]

no nando 2nyt the wife gne n2 labour! :(

[Phil!]

Ngog to lead the line now come on Davy step up! Best of luck to Nando and his wife tonight too! Disappointed Pacheco isn't on the bench

[travis]

Babel and Ngog ... I don't know if I've ever seen that partnership before.. I'm expecting a bore draw here

[smiley1987]

i hope el nino has a boy who goes onto play for us would be great to see . I don't care how we do it but we need a win and how its got i don't care

[stiffler]

Done a scorecast Torres 1 nil on betfair, hope it gets refunded!

[graham]

I'm just pissing about mate :D

Sound :D

[STRABANE-KOP]

has any1 any links for the game..... stuck in the bus here wnt be home any time soon????

[CHRIS1892]

Fcuk! Fear for us with Ngog & Babel up front, hope I'm wrong.

[KK1977]

Clear according to Google but I wouldn't think snow would make that much difference to a heated pitch anyway.

The pitch wouldn't be affected, I've heard it's -4 in Liverpool at the minute but the pitch is +12.

So many of the games that were called off last January were to do with crowd safety outside of the stadium in the snow (including our home game with Tottenham) and not because of an unplayable pitch.

[GaryMc]

Come on to fcuk Babel, lets see ya do something.

[djdwainec]

Come on lads time to show what some of you can do! Hope babel gets a goal :) , come on liverpool!!

[STRABANE-KOP]

no links lads....?

[Rover 609]

Shows the difference no Torres means to the betting community,our price to win the game has collapsed negatively from a solid 4/7 (1.56) poke on Betfair were 4/5 (1.79) now to back to win in 90 mins.The way were drifting we'll be evens by kick off.

Hodgson talking shite to the dickheads on sky now,they love uncle Roy.

[Carroll9]

Absolutely gutted with Nando not playing but wish him and his missus all the best at the same time.I think we should still have enough to win tonight.Going for a 1-0 with Kuyt the scorer.

[Carroll9]

no links lads....?

Try this at kick-off.
http://www.fromsport.com/v-0/12/122/v-132374.html

[barrydoherty]

Come on Babel step up and prove yourself.

[glen]

hogg and clark in center mid for villa no match for lucas and raul we sgould have enough to beat these id like to see ryan grab a couple

[travis]

It's hard seeing Ged on the opposition tonight, alot of love still for that man

[wertyu]

Soto 1-0 66/1 €10 on C'mon red men!!

[Tconroy]

no links lads....?

ATDHE.net is great 4 all matches

[Carroll9]

It's hard seeing Ged on the opposition tonight, alot of love still for that man

Same here.Hope he gets a fantastic reception which he deserves and leaves pointless.

[lfc_fan]

stream http://sportstream24.com/england_football/watch_online_1.php

[glen]

pepe captain again good to see that

[redabbey]

C'mon Pepe. He is on 99 PL clean sheets.

[Ron1892]

1-0 To us..Ngog..

[CHRIS1892]

Come on boys, 3 points please!

[Phil!]

Money down on Ngog 5/1

Come on Redmen!!!

[CrazyHorse]

http://sportstream24.com/england_football/watch_online_1.php

Brilliant link, one of the clearest Ive ever seen!!!!!!!!!!

[CrazyHorse]

Should be hitting the target Dirk, unlucky...

[glen]

villa's defence looked a bit shakey there plenty of panic

[TrueRed92]

kygriakos could cause these problems 2nite... kuyt should hav done better...

[eyeball]

any links for the match?

[CrazyHorse]

Have we ever played a league game without Stevie, Carra & Nando all not playing?

...since Nando joined of course!! ;)

[Juan]

any links for the match?

Fromsport.com has a few.

[glen]

if martin gets booked he misses next game might be a problem against newcastle

[Carroll9]

any links for the match?

http://sportstream24.com/england_foo...h_online_1.php
Thank Crazyhorse.

[glen]

happy enough with the start a goal would settle everything down

[Carroll9]

Have we ever played a league game without Stevie, Carra & Nando all not playing?

...since Nando joined of course!! ;)

I wouldn't think so considering Carra has hardly missed a game himself.

[CrazyHorse]

I wouldn't think so considering Carra has hardly missed a game himself.

Was thinking that myself, was also trying to think of a league game prior to a big European game where all 3 were rested/suspended/injured... cant think of any.

[Con]

yes

[CHRIS1892]

Get in!!!!!!!

[glen]

get in there ngog come on

[Carroll9]

Get in there..Well done Ngog.

[CrazyHorse]

GET IN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!

Read the sig, READ THE SIG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Phil!]

Money down on Ngog 5/1

Come on Redmen!!!

Yes!!!!!!

[LFC Lad]

Yes, get in there Ngog!

[Con]

Yes!!!!!!

Great call, well done

[Ron1892]

Hopfully we dont sit back now..And push on..Good strikers goals from Ngog..Right poacher...

[glen]

great goal from our top scorer

[Bren100]

Great corner to find skrtel, cracking ball into space and well read by Ngog - impressive goal. Get in!!!

[1one80eighty]

Hi lads, in case anyone's looking for a link, this is working nicely so far - http://atdhe.net/30122/watch-liverpool-vs-aston-villa

Great header Ngog!

[CrazyHorse]

Yesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

Babel, great goal!!

[Con]

Winter wonderland at anfield

[LFC Lad]

Yes, fantastic goal Babel!

[glen]

get in there ryan come on

[Carroll9]

Villa look very shaky on set pieces.Could see us take advantage.
Get in.Babel.You beauty.Great finish.

[CHRIS1892]

Can't ask for more from Babel. Get in!

[Bren100]

Haha always liked that babel lad :)

[Ron1892]

Get in there Ryan..You can tweet to your hearts content tonight!!!

[kaiser_del]

great assist from Lucas.........even if Babel was offside!!

[Pool4Life]

Fair play lads well done

[CrazyHorse]

great assist from Lucas.........even if Babel was offside!!

He played the whistle and took his chance brilliantly, first start this season and all!!

[Bren100]

Is it Babel and Ngog upfront or Babel playing off him?

What's the formation lads?

[CrazyHorse]

Great challenge Magic...

[glen]

great tackle johno

[dougal]

great assist from Lucas.........even if Babel was offside!!

I was screaming at Babel for drifting offside - then the flag stayed down. Quality finish though!:)

[1one80eighty]

Is it Babel and Ngog upfront or Babel playing off him?

What's the formation lads?

Looks 4-4-2 to me with Babel playing as the target man of the two...

[stevieg05]

Delighted for Babel. Fernando might not get his place back if the 2 up front bag a few more :D Konchesky has been very good so far too

[Phil!]

Super ball by Lucas and super finish from Ryan. This is more like it!

[CrazyHorse]

Fernand-who?

;)

[Carroll9]

There's nothing like a couple of quick goals to make you forget about the weather and tomorrows budget.

[CrazyHorse]

There's nothing like a couple of quick goals to make you forget about the weather and tomorrows budget.

Thanks for that pal....







;)

[Carroll9]

Thanks for that pal....







;)

As long as we win tonight I couldn't give a f--- what tomorrow brings.;)

[Maverick]

Great start,2 great goals.Let's kill them off now.Come on lads!!

[CrazyHorse]

As long as we win tonight I couldn't give a f--- what tomorrow brings.;)

+100

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Babel & N'gog look very lively.

[kaiser_del]

There's nothing like a couple of quick goals to make you forget about the weather and tomorrows budget.

Jaysus less of that mate :eek:

[MrsPepe]

Lucas's wife better go into labour on a tuesday

[CHRIS1892]

Should've been 3!

[CrazyHorse]

Nick, Nick, Nick, Nick, Nick.....
Should have gotten that header on target!!

[Ron1892]

Babel and Ngog are linking up well..Raul is playing excellent and controlling the midfield..

[glen]

so far so good happy enough the way where going about this

[hoopish]

Lucas really good so far

[glen]

dirk unlucky there nearly got through

[glen]

nother good move there could really improve our goal difference here

[Carroll9]

Good play from Babel again.He actually looks interested tonight.

[Tconroy]

babel looks like he wants 2 play tonight and thursda nyt hope he keeps it up! i fancy meireless to notch 1 2nyt

[Carroll9]

Another good effort from Babel.

[CrazyHorse]

Unlucky Babel, couldn't get his foot round the ball.

Very good performance so far, Villa really struggling to cope with our forward movement and play.

[Ron1892]

Playing well..Its nice to see we are not giving villa a chance at all..Every time we go forward we look like scoring.

[Carroll9]

babel looks like he wants 2 play tonight and thursda nyt hope he keeps it up! i fancy meireless to notch 1 2nyt

Not playing Thursday night.Utrecht game not until next Wednesday the 15th.

[glen]

i noticed spurs playing chelsea next week so we can go above then with a win at newcastle as it stand we scored 19 conceded 19 could do with another goal or 2

[Phil!]

Not playing Thursday night.Utrecht game not until next Wednesday the 15th.

He's talkin about the Bucharest game last Thurs!

[Maverick]

Who's this babel guy? He looks good!! :)

[miked]

Babel looks really up for it tonite, flashes of what he really can do.

[1one80eighty]

A few observations:
1. As good as Liverpool are playing this half [and I think they're doing really well], Villa can't be this bad second half. This game reminds me of their game against Arsenal the other week.
2. Why have Villa moved Albrighton out to the left? He looked to be having some joy against Konchesky. Oh well, not complaining!

[Ron1892]

Johnson has given away a few little balls over the first half..Needs to shape his game up..

[Ron1892]

we've only let in 6 goals at home this season..Im shocked by that..

[Carroll9]

He's talkin about the Bucharest game last Thurs!

Apologies.;)

[glen]

very good first half we need more of the same in the second half please dont sit back

[Tconroy]

Not playing Thursday night.Utrecht game not until next Wednesday the 15th.

i ment against bucarest sorry its nt very clear! havin my xmas party at the utrecht game! :D

[CrazyHorse]

A few observations:
1. As good as Liverpool are playing this half [and I think they're doing really well], Villa can't be this bad second half. This game reminds me of their game against Arsenal the other week.
2. Why have Villa moved Albrighton out to the left? He looked to be having some joy against Konchesky. Oh well, not complaining!

Another observation is that we're 2 up without Carra, Stevie & Nando.
And hugely comfortable.

[elvis]

Playing good stuff,. IM impressed, in saying that Villa are bad,. Now the real test is can we keep it up for the second half,.

[1one80eighty]

Another observation is that we're 2 up without Carra, Stevie & Nando.
And hugely comfortable.

Definitely, couldn't agree more. What's impressing me most is that we're much quicker moving the ball across the pitch and playing it forward. We're really stretching the Villa midfield and defense. Keep it up lads!

[Anfield Old Boys]

Another observation is that we're 2 up without Carra, Stevie & Nando.
And hugely comfortable.

Lets hope it stays that way...unless I missed it no major welcome for Houllier at the start of the match....

[Ron1892]

Great first Half..Raul and Lucas Bossed the Midfield..

Villa have been shambolic though..Id imagine Carew will come on, and he might cause us some problems..

[merc]

impressed, very:D

[CHRIS1892]

We want more goals! No sitting back, go for the jugular!

[irishman123]

i dont know about ye but i,m impressed by the way liverpool are playing in the last few matches i know the oppenents were not much but last season we were losing these match,s (spurs excluded of course)

[babbsnads]

Lucas and merieles are getting better every game. Those two will dominate most midfields in the league. Good half all round. Really comfortable.

[CrazyHorse]

As asked in one of the posts above, what was the pre-match welcome for Ged like, if there was any?

[CHRIS1892]

Lucas and merieles are getting better every game. Those two will dominate most midfields in the league. Good half all round. Really comfortable.

I'll be comfortable at 4-0! :p

[Phil!]

Very very happy. Hope we keep it up in the 2nd half and get a real confidence booster. Raul, Lucas, Babel, Ngog all had great first halfs! If Carew comes I fancy Soto to take him!

Keep it up lads!

[Ron1892]

God this is as entertaining as Cornation street tonight!!!!!

[Bez Bing]

We want more goals! No sitting back, go for the jugular!

This

[CrazyHorse]

WOW!!!

Just listening to that prick andy gray....
Was pointing out the flaws in the concession of Liverpools first goal..

Anyway, his sidekick asked would the zonal system be undone the way man-marking just was, and he answered no without even blinking...

All that after him slaughtering Rafa for his use of the zonal system... he's a horrid prick that gray...

[T.N.F]

WOW!!!

Just listening to that prick andy gray....
Was pointing out the flaws in the concession of Liverpools first goal..

Anyway, his sidekick asked would the zonal system be undone the way man-marking just was, and he answered no without even blinking...

All that after him slaughtering Rafa for his use of the zonal system... he's a horrid prick that gray...

Noticed that. And not only that, not one person in Sky has yet said anything abouty the ball from Lucas for Babel's goal. It was class

[smiley1987]

WOW!!!

Just listening to that prick andy gray....
Was pointing out the flaws in the concession of Liverpools first goal..

Anyway, his sidekick asked would the zonal system be undone the way man-marking just was, and he answered no without even blinking...

All that after him slaughtering Rafa for his use of the zonal system... he's a horrid prick that gray...

I heard it myself , once a bitter always a bitter . Gray has always been horrible to us he never gives us a fair crack of the whip

[edcarroll02]

WOW!!!

Just listening to that prick andy gray....
Was pointing out the flaws in the concession of Liverpools first goal..

Anyway, his sidekick asked would the zonal system be undone the way man-marking just was, and he answered no without even blinking...

All that after him slaughtering Rafa for his use of the zonal system... he's a horrid prick that gray...

That's unbelievable, I didn't see any of that but I guess I shouldn't be too surprised by what that prick comes out with!

[Maverick]

I've been most impressed with ngogs play.He has got in good positions,worked hard and bagged a goal.Meireles and Lucas have effortlessly controlled the midfield and look to be playing well together which is also very reassuring.

[Tarabuses]

As asked in one of the posts above, what was the pre-match welcome for Ged like, if there was any?

Seems like they dion't want to tell us :confused:

[Ron1892]

Ian Drake is certaintly trying to put the mockers on Liverpool, but Keeping insisting on if Villa score..

[Anfield Old Boys]

Is it just me or does Babel run a bit like John Barnes used to?

[CrazyHorse]

Maxi loose play..... bailed out by PK.

Gotta keep concentration, Villa have a bit of pace up front now with Delfounso and Agbonlahor.

[Con]

Seems like they dion't want to tell us :confused:

From the bbc website:
And here's Gerard Houllier. Lovely. Not too schmaltzy. A wry smile, quick wave. Huge banners bearing his name stretch across the singing fans. Walk on with hope in your heart, they smile...

[Bez Bing]

Seems like they dion't want to tell us :confused:

Sky went to an add break as the teams came out of the tunnels and then just came back for kick off. But from the BBC:

1957: And here's Gerard Houllier. Lovely. Not too schmaltzy. A wry smile, quick wave. Huge banners bearing his name stretch across the singing fans. Walk on with hope in your heart, they smile...

[glen]

perfect chance for joe and fabio to get a half hour tonight

[Carroll9]

Sloppy again from Maxi.I'm not going to relax until we get the 3rd.

[CrazyHorse]

FFS..... keep the heads lads...

Great save Pepe.

[glen]

jesus almost 2-1 there

[CHRIS1892]

Super save Pepe!

[Carroll9]

:eek:
That was too close.Well done Pepe.

[CrazyHorse]

Yeeeeeeesssssssssssssssssssssssssss

Maxi brilliant finish, 3-0

N'gog brilliant run down the wing and cut back

[glen]

maxi get in there

[Con]

That's it, all over (I hope)

[CHRIS1892]

Fcuking super goal Ngog & Maxi!!!!!! Great throw Pepe!

[red2005]

great goal

[kaiser_del]

Fvcking excellent goal

[1one80eighty]

Oh my God, what a goal!

[Carroll9]

Get in Maxi.:D:D:D
Super finish.:D

[Anfield Old Boys]

Thats put that to bed...well done Maxi...................

[MrsPepe]

I can breathe now, well in Maxi

[LFC Lad]

Yes!! Great goal Maxi. :)

[Ron1892]

Counter attacking Football at its best..I thought we were sitting back too much and was getting worried..

Maxi made it look so easy..

[wakbakduken]

get in lad,what a goal,Maxi has been superb lately,doin much better under roy for some reason.

[CHRIS1892]

I'm semi-comfortable!!!!

[Carroll9]

We're into plus on goal difference for the 1st time this season.

[Bez Bing]

It suits Maxi when he doesnt have time to think.

[Maverick]

Once again ngog with a great contribution for maxis goal.I must say he has been immense in nandos absence!!

[glen]

just saw a shot of alonso at the game

[CrazyHorse]

Alonso in the crowd.... re-signing tomorrow, I wish!!!

[Carroll9]

Great to see Alonso there.

[CHRIS1892]

Fcuking sloppy!

[Bez Bing]

Just showed Alonso in threcrowd, I wonder did he bring his boots? :D

[Ron1892]

Nice to see Xabi at the game..Could have been at the beach tonight, but instead came to see the Reds..I think he still has feelings for his ex girlfriend... :D

[CrazyHorse]

Lucas, Raul, Johnson having excellent games behind the tireless Babel & N'Gog tonight.

So many positives so far, love it!!

[travis]

a clean sheet now is better than another goal here

[CrazyHorse]

a clean sheet now is better than another goal here

+1

And pick up Pepe's 100 clean sheet

[Maverick]

Lucas, Raul, Johnson having excellent games behind the tireless Babel & N'Gog tonight.

So many positives so far, love it!!

+1 very positive all round.It's nice to sit down in front of the fire and watch us perform so well :)

[CHRIS1892]

Here's Pires, odds on a dive?

[Ron1892]

Getting sloppy now..And sitting back too..

[CHRIS1892]

Great run GJ!!!

[glen]

great run by johno unlucky

[CrazyHorse]

Magic Johnson showing his attacking prowess, almost a super goal

[LFC Lad]

Great effort from Johnson

[Carroll9]

Great play by Johnson.Great save from Friedel.

[Maverick]

Unlucky Glen, he has deserved a goal.He has been competent on the ball tonight.Hope babel gets the 90 mins.

[travis]

cole for kuyt ??? anyone

[CrazyHorse]

We've worked so hard as a team tonight, that Dirk's contribution hasn't been noticed at all!!!

Great to see the whole team work as hard as Dirk does for us.

Johnson having a great game, unlucky not to be on the scoresheet tonight so far. Really confident tonight.

[wakbakduken]

cole for kuyt ??? anyone


Would take babel off so he can get a good reception of the fans.

[Maverick]

cole for kuyt ??? anyone

Cole for kuyt or maxi.Probably come on for babel.

[Carroll9]

Lets just hope Pepe gets his 100th clean sheet now.

[CrazyHorse]

Would take babel off so he can get a good reception of the fans.

+1

Fully deserved too. Delighted with his performance so far.

[Tconroy]

El NINO part deux has arrived! :D

[Tconroy]

sign em up

[Carroll9]

Bad luck the Soto.

[CrazyHorse]

Fabio on for Maxi, 15 left

Close again from Nick the Greek!!

[CHRIS1892]

Well done Maxi!

[glen]

unlucky again soto fabio coming on now

[Phil!]

Good to see Fabio in an attacking role. Get Cole on for a run out now too.