v WBA (h)

[mypost]

Back to the bread and butter of getting more league points against a team we have always beaten in the Premiership.

Keeping up that record would keep us joint top at least. :)

[NotTooXabi]

Hope Robbie bags a couple on Sat against the baggies...that would really stick it to eveyone on his back at the moment. Will be great to have Nando back.. boing boing!!!The onion bag will bulge I tell thee

[Paul]

Would be nice to finally take a first half lead in the league this season at Anfield.
I can't take much more of these nail bitting finishes and it's only November. :D
If it's still 0-0 after 75 minutes i'm hooking up a drip full of Tyskie. ;)

[Liverpool-law]

Would be nice to finally take a first half lead in the league this season at Anfield.


Only problem is we did that at Spurs for the first time and look what happened!! (Edit Ah - at Anfield!)

I'm heading over and hoping for a big win for this game, 3 or 4 nil would be lovely

[eegorbishcan]

Yeah its about time we beat a team comfortably, its been a while since I had nails after a Liverpool game!

[Judas Souness]

----------------------REINA--------------------------------------

------Arbeloa------------CarrAgger-----------------------Dossena

------Pennant-----------Gerrard-------------Alonso---------Riera----

------------------Torres---------------------Keane-----------------


Diggler is exhausted and Mascherano is too. Note how Atletico are having the same problem with Kun Aguero, and how little Tevez is making the starting line up.

[Paul]

Please God not Pennant, looks like i better stock up on the Tyskie so :(

[Shels-07]

----------------------REINA--------------------------------------

------Arbeloa------------CarrAgger-----------------------Dossena

------Pennant-----------Gerrard-------------Alonso---------Riera----

------------------Torres---------------------Keane-----------------


Diggler is exhausted and Mascherano is too. Note how Atletico are having the same problem with Kun Aguero, and how little Tevez is making the starting line up.

I dont think Torres will start saturday as he was not even on the bench last nite... Hope I am wrong.. We need to see Torres & Keane playing together more

[D-Red]

Please God not Pennant, looks like i better stock up on the Tyskie so :(

There isn't enough Tyskie in the world to help you cope with pennant getting in the team. I'd suggest Absynthe...

[Judas Souness]

Well if Torres doesnt start then Pennant needn't start. I had visions of crosses and runs.

What the **** is going on with Fernando Torres hamstring??

[Paul]

There isn't enough Tyskie in the world to help you cope with pennant getting in the team. I'd suggest Absynthe...

Absinthe......don't they call that the green fairy :D

[reder]

Must win game and yes, I am nervous about it. We havent exactly been banging in the goals lately and every man on the street knows that WBA are going to come and play for a point with 10 men behind the ball. Nothing else needs to be said really.

[Red Alert]

If Liverpool score early - they will go on and score 3 to 4. Liverpool will dominate possesson wise but will they have the cutting edge that was absent against pompey and madrid. I dont think Torres will start - however I would like to see 2 up front from the start - keane and Dirk with Benny coming in on the right.

[D-Red]

The way our other forwards have been 'finishing' I think we may need Torres for this one.

I think he'll start, going on what Rafa has been saying:

http://msn.foxsports.com/soccer/story/8759088/Torres-has-Baggies-in-his-sights

[D-Red]

Peter Walton will Ref this game, he seems to be a bit of a lucky charm going on other games he Ref'd involving us... (5 wins from 5) , Let's hope it's a good omen...

http://www.ynwa.tv/news/index.php/2008/November/2659

[megager]

I think and hope Torres starts. We really miss him but have done really well to keep pace without him. No team can afford to be without players of his quality. If he statrs we will win. I am a bit nervous though as it is crucial we score early, if we do we could hammer em, but if its nil-nil on 40 minutes I will be feeling twitchy....Again.

[Pimboli]

I think and hope Torres starts. We really miss him but have done really well to keep pace without him. No team can afford to be without players of his quality. If he statrs we will win. I am a bit nervous though as it is crucial we score early, if we do we could hammer em, but if its nil-nil on 40 minutes I will be feeling twitchy....Again.

I think he will start and thats why he made the decision himself not to play Tuesday to make sure he was at 100%.

Still Im not happy with the vibe coming off the board that if Torres starts we'll win if he doesnt we may struggle. He didnt play against the Chavs or Pompy and we got the points.

[D-Red]

It's probably due to a lack of faith in our other forwards to score regularly.

Kuyt is the only other forward getting goals, and for some reason people still dont have faith in him

[mrpotatohead]

Is this game on tv?

[edcarroll02]

I think the Torres factor is as much about the fear he puts into defenders and goal keepers alike, i'm sure it weighs on a defenders mind for 90 minutes that if he switches off for a second when Torres is around they will most likely concede. No defence has such fear of Keane and Kuyt but its on them to make the most of defenders concentrating on Torres to make space for themselves.
WBA should be there for the beating and i'd like to see Torres starting and hopefully get a few early goals and rest a few lads later on. Would like to see Ngog get a few minutes on the pitch and Babel getting a decent run too.

[dazzlermac]

Is this game on tv?

ya setanta;)

[Badman]

Is this game on tv?

as far as i know its on setanta - which means listening to lard-ass talking shite - he truly is a terrible pundit..i'd do a better job myself

[D-Red]

Am I right in thinking it's on 'Setanta Ireland' though, and won't be available in England?


Edit: No I'm completely wrong.... Long day...

[mrpotatohead]

Am I right in thinking it's on 'Setanta Ireland' though, and won't be available in England?

Yeah its not available in England :mad: but I think I have finally found a bar in Birmingham that shows matches at 3 on a Saturday ( Iv been going drinking at 3 every saturday trying to find one!!) not sure what their source is. So if its on Setanta Ireland, they might be showing it.
I actually will have to have manners in the bar because there will probably be a good crew of Baggie boys watching!!

For what its worth, their 10 men behind the ball tactic might not be as fiercely hard to breakdown as others that have came to Anfield. They have only one win away from home this season, and no draws, and are a little soft centred. Millar has scored 2 in 2 recently, and has decent pace, but the midfield dont seem to support the strikers.

[Daz]

( Iv been going drinking at 3 every saturday trying to find one!!)

ahhh poor you:D

[D-Red]

Yeah, that's tough on you, having to go on the beer at 3pm every Sat'day, mr.potatohead.

All in the name of research of course ;)

[Paul]

ya setanta;)

Am I right in thinking it's on 'Setanta Ireland' though, and won't be available in England?

Yeah its not available in England :mad: but I think I have finally found a bar in Birmingham that shows matches at 3 on a Saturday ( Iv been going drinking at 3 every saturday trying to find one!!) not sure what their source is. So if its on Setanta Ireland, they might be showing it.
I actually will have to have manners in the bar because there will probably be a good crew of Baggie boys watching!!

For what its worth, their 10 men behind the ball tactic might not be as fiercely hard to breakdown as others that have came to Anfield. They have only one win away from home this season, and no draws, and are a little soft centred. Millar has scored 2 in 2 recently, and has decent pace, but the midfield dont seem to support the strikers.

ahhh poor you:D

I though this was on Setanta 1 at 5.30 :confused:

I think the bitters are on Setanta Ireland :o
Only saying because i'd hate for any of you to walk into a pub and have watch them shower ;)

[mrpotatohead]

Oh yeah just checked, its on Setanta at 530, so il have to wait til that time to go to the pub!!

[gicky ricketts]

yeah 5.30 on setanta.

[D-Red]

I though this was on Setanta 1 at 5.30 :confused:

I think the bitters are on Setanta Ireland :o
Only saying because i'd hate for any of you to walk into a pub and have watch them shower ;)

You are right Paul. Momentarily forgot this was a 5.30 k.off.

Damn it, I hate when Waterford Hurling fans are right. :eek:

Well mr.potatohead, you'll definitely get to see it so... :)

[Paul]

You are right Paul. Momentarily forgot this was a 5.30 k.off.

Damn it, I hate when Waterford Hurling fans are right. :eek:

Well mr.potatohead, you'll definitely get to see it so... :)

Keep it up, you're walking a fine line :p

Maybe you're a secret bitter ;)

[F@ces]

FYI it's on Setanta Ireland. For those in the UK it's apparently on Setanta Sports 1 (see CLICK (http://liveonsat.com/08_foot_epl_only.php?start_dd=06&start_mm=11&start_yyyy=2008&end_dd=06&end_mm=12&end_yyyy=2008) - poor looking site but deadly for channel lists).

[mrpotatohead]

FYI it's on Setanta Ireland. For those in the UK it's apparently on Setanta Sports 1 (see CLICK (http://liveonsat.com/08_foot_epl_only.php?start_dd=06&start_mm=11&start_yyyy=2008&end_dd=06&end_mm=12&end_yyyy=2008) - poor looking site but deadly for channel lists).

cheers, looks like a cool site alright.

[prendy]

if torres doesnt start i'd love to see a 442 with Babel up front with Keane. Play pennant or kuyt with gerrard and alonso and riera across the middle. At least this would give keane a decent shout at getting a goal.

[Rover 609]

FYI it's on Setanta Ireland. For those in the UK it's apparently on Setanta Sports 1 (see CLICK (http://liveonsat.com/08_foot_epl_only.php?start_dd=06&start_mm=11&start_yyyy=2008&end_dd=06&end_mm=12&end_yyyy=2008) - poor looking site but deadly for channel lists).

Im off thread i know just a quick question,thats a good site that gives satellite names and cordinates.Does anyone know the satelitte we get our sky on i know its an astra but which one?and does anyone know if its possible to enter those co ordinates into our sky box services and get them stations ourselves?

[edcarroll02]

if torres doesnt start i'd love to see a 442 with Babel up front with Keane. Play pennant or kuyt with gerrard and alonso and riera across the middle. At least this would give keane a decent shout at getting a goal.

Yeah i think its crucial that we have two strikers up front, even if that means bringing Kuyt up front and putting pennant out on the wing with Gerrard and Alonso in the middle. That 4-5-1 just doesn't work without Torres.

[zamaguire]

Lets go out and batter the baggies. Show the rest we are here to stay.

[vincenzo]

we need to start banging them in.our GD is crap for the position we are in.praying that Torres starts.

[CrazyHorse]

If Torres is not fit, then I say do NOT start him....

Play Keane, Kuyt & Babel with SG running the show behind.
I dont think we need to start Masch in this game either.

We're at home, and Rafa has been playing a lone striker up top, albeit with others running in behind.

This clearly is not doing the trick against the teams who park the bus.

Rafa needs to show intent by going with a really attacking line up from the off.

Let the other team worry about us, big style, from the off I say!!

We've beaten much better teams than WBA this season without FT, we can do this on the weekend.

[mada999]

agreed..get two up top..no need for two holding midfielders..
show attacking intent at home.. yeah if FT is still not right then leave him out of the team or on the bench... come on the pool!!

[guapos]

i read that benitez has given Spain a least of exercises for Nando to do to protect his hamstring when he is away on international duty as he has come back injured from international duty 3 times in the last 18 months. hopefully we wont loose him again after the next internationals. If he doesnt play tomorrow i hope he doesnt play him against spurs in the carling Cup like he did last year when he was left out on the saturday and came back to score a hat trick in the carling cup against Reading.

[prendy]

i think we need to start winning games by 3 or 4 the odd time. our GD is terrible for the position we are in and if the race is close we need every goal we can get. WB at home is a good opportunity to get some. obviously the win is first and foremost.

[Fowler-9-]

I'm praying Torres will play tommorrow team should be an attacking one
Reina
Arbeloa Carra Agger Dossena
Kuyt Gerrard Alonso Babel
Keane Torres.

I would like to see us revert to the 4-4-2 as WBA shouldn't pose much of a threat around the middle or going forward. I don't think there is a need for Mascherano tommorrow as the there will be no one breaking from the middle for them that would cause too much problems. Babel to start for me, not because of Riera's performances but because he needs to start finding his groove now. Dossena is more attacking than Aurelio and we need to persist with Keane until his infamous goal streak comes..

[D-Red]

Right lads, that's me offline til Monday (I can hear DKing cheering and clapping).

Let's hope the lads grab the 3 points and Arsenal win or draw.

Hopefully Nando will return but either way I feel good about this one, WBA are not a good side at all if we're honest and we have to start winning home games against the likes of them.
Nonetheless they'll get everyone behind the ball and breaking that sort of side down is not our forté.

I'll say 2-0 to the Reds but if it's 0-0 at half-time let's hope the crowd stay with them coz at the end of the day 1-0 and 3 points would do just fine.

Come on the Reds!!

[GaryMc]

I hope Nando is playing tomorrow and gets a hatrick. Have him for first player to score 10 goals and also captain in fantasy football. Come on Fernando, put those baggies to the sword, good style.

[Molby Is a Legend]

IS this a 4pm KO or is that a mistake by Setanta?????????

[locallad]

Hopefully Dirk will bag a few cos I got him into my fantasy team this week.:p:p I do think though we'll win today 3-0. :)

[LFCDave]

Torres returns from injury and im betting on Liverpool -2 win @ 9/5 reckon Keane will only get assist and run around like a headless chicken that cost 20+ million euro waste of money in my books....

LFC till i die.

[Juan]

Anything less than 3pts today,will be a disaster.

[fernsred]

Agreed Juan - we really need the win to keep momentum and confidence. Hope FT starts today.

[sean]

IS this a 4pm KO or is that a mistake by Setanta?????????

Thats when coverage will be starting over in the British Isles, coverage won't be starting here til about 5ish, after whatever is the 3pm game today.

[carpe diem]

5.30pm kick off

[fernsred]

Nice time for a few pints watching the footie - need them after last night, bleedin hanging today. Come on the reds!

[galway-red]

Can see Robbie scoring today, also Nando coming back just at the right time for us, at a time when we are really starting to miss him (last couple of games) so hopefully we can put them to the sword and win by 3 or 4

[zamaguire]

:D scumbags beat, now take advantage

[Fowler's God]

A good response after the defeat to Spurs is what I am looking for. We all wish for Robbie to score lets hope it is today. Looking forward to seeing Nando back.

[dazzlermac]

cmon redmen

[carpe diem]

The Reds XI in full is: Reina, Arbeloa, Aurelio, Agger, Carragher, Mascherano, Gerrard, Kuyt, Benayoun, Riera, Keane. Subs: Cavalieri, Hyypia, Torres, Alonso, Babel, Insua, El Zhar.

[Fowler's God]

El Nino is back...as naitch would say WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

[fernsred]

Right, off out to the boozer now to watch game. Come on reds.

[CrazyHorse]

Torres on the bench, a 2nd half appearance and Im predicting that Torres will go close to smahing God's premier league quickest ever hattrick...

3 in 10 mins will do however :)

[CrazyHorse]

Anyone not able to see the game at home/work can view it here....

http://justintv.110mb.com/highlights/europa_leagues/Hull_City_vs_Bolton.html

The bolton game just finished on this channel, and the quality was quite good, hardly any lag!!

[dking]

The Reds XI in full is: Reina, Arbeloa, Aurelio, Agger, Carragher, Mascherano, Gerrard, Kuyt, Benayoun, Riera, Keane. Subs: Cavalieri, Hyypia, Torres, Alonso, Babel, Insua, El Zhar.

Tiz great just to seen Nandos name on the list ,even if it is one the bench.


West Brom will hopefully come to play ball and make it an open game .

[Andrew]

Anyone not able to see the game at home/work can view it here....

http://justintv.110mb.com/highlights/europa_leagues/Hull_City_vs_Bolton.html

The bolton game just finished on this channel, and the quality was quite good, hardly any lag!!

While I appreciate the link I'm now faced with being in work and doing a half assed job for 90 minutes while only half enjoying the match cos I'm at work :confused:

Come on the 'pool!!!! Can we get 3 points today? Yes we can!!!!

[CrazyHorse]

While I appreciate the link I'm now faced with being in work and doing a half assed job for 90 minutes while only half enjoying the match cos I'm at work :confused:

Come on the 'pool!!!! Can we get 3 points today? Yes we can!!!!

Thats tough m8!!

Hopefully 3 points will make it a little easier!!
:)

[galway-red]

Come on Redmen!!!

[dking]

Come on Redmen!!!

Is right .

(back to work andrew ;))

[dking]

west brom palying 2 up front in a 4-4-2 .

[CrazyHorse]

west brom palying 2 up front in a 4-4-2 .

Thats good for us.... I think!!

:o

[carpe diem]

come on the redmen http://static.redandwhitekop.com/forum/Smileys/default/scarf.gif

[Fowler's God]

FSC and Warren Barton for the evening!! Wonderful lol

[dking]

Thats good for us.... I think!!

:o

me too.
;)

(the time changing on the playing of YNWA was a great idea)

[dking]

FSC and Warren Barton for the evening!! Wonderful lol

before I go , whats that about mate ?

[Fowler's God]

before I go , whats that about mate ?

Fox Sports Channel, Warren Barton one of the presenters on their match day service.

[CrazyHorse]

Scrappy opening to the game so far...

[JOE]

Is it just me, or is Robbie Keane being booed...

[CrazyHorse]

Is it just me, or is Robbie Keane being booed...

You cant be serious????

[corcaigh]

dont think so. he looks a little more confident so far, is today the day??

[carpe diem]

penalty?ive seen them given !

[GaryMc]

any other links, stuck in an internet terminal and it does not have flash installed so can't see the regular links.

[CrazyHorse]

Robbie Keane!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[carpe diem]

get in there robbie,i knew it would be today http://emoticons4u.com/happy/1074.gif

[CrazyHorse]

1-0, great finish, Torres-esque-like!!!

[CrazyHorse]

Keane is looking really sharp today, he could bag another few maybe?

Would love to see it!!!

Well in Robbie :)

[Andrew]

Robbie Keane!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

Delighted for him. Now bang in a few more and put this game to rest.

[GaryMc]

Robbie Keane!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11


get in, following it on soccernet gamecast

[mypost]

Bloody stream stopped just as the ball was going in. :rolleyes:

[JOE]

Amazing goal...i'm delighted for Robbie...

[galway-red]

Get in there Robbie, nice goal

[CrazyHorse]

Have you tried this one KopIrish?

http://justintv.110mb.com/highlights/europa_leagues/Hull_City_vs_Bolton.html

[carpe diem]

not a bad one here either http://www.hotdubzsport.ulmb.com/hdChannel2.html

[corcaigh]

Robbie is staying a lot more further forward today, looking far more dangerous, looks like sammy and rafa are finally getting through! well taken goal.

[GaryMc]

Have you tried this one KopIrish?

http://justintv.110mb.com/highlights/europa_leagues/Hull_City_vs_Bolton.html

Yeah, its just showing flickering screen. Don't think the correct software is on machine.

No worries, as long as we are winning. Stuck in a Spa for the weekend and the bar in it is showing the bloody Ireland/Canada match:rolleyes::rolleyes:

[CrazyHorse]

Robbie Keane!!!!!!!!!!!!

[south]

nice one keane

[carpe diem]

way to go kid

[corcaigh]

Yeah, its just showing flickering screen. Don't think the correct software is on machine.

No worries, as long as we are winning. Stuck in a Spa for the weekend and the bar in it is showing the bloody Ireland/Canada match:rolleyes::rolleyes:

and your complaining!!??

[CrazyHorse]

Hes on fire!!!!
What a fantastic finish

[GaryMc]

and your complaining!!??

yeah :D:D:D

[galway-red]

That goal machine Robbie Keane ;)

[mypost]

Game over.

Hopefully the Robbie Keane debate over too. :)

[corcaigh]

what a goal robbie!!! he's been transformed! the hattrick looks more of a probability than a possibability.

[CrazyHorse]

It was just a matter of time, both his goals in the first half were taking with brilliant composure, and if he gets another chance, he'll surely get his hattrick!!!

Im over the moon for the lad!!

2-0 HT.

[Anthony_1892]

wheres all the keane haters ??????

over priced , wasted money etc

thats what you get with money

QUALITY

[Fowler's God]

2 great finishes by Robbie well in....will shut up the doubters. Thats now 2 goals and 4 assists in the League.

[shibox]

Is it just me, or is Robbie Keane being booed...

Sounded like he got booed at one stage. But I reckon it might have been in front of the away crowd at the anfield road at the time. Robbie wouldn't be too popular with the west brom crowd, with his former wolves connections.

[dking]

this match is so open its unreal .
fair play to west brom for doing that , but by the time the kop on their not god enough to compete with the big boys they might be relegeted .

Well in robbie ,some pressure off.

[dking]

Sounded like he got booed at one stage. But I reckon it might have been in front of the away crowd at the anfield road at the time. Robbie wouldn't be too popular with the west brom crowd, with his former wolves connections.

good call that.
they where loud enought till our new goal machine ;) scored

[Anthony_1892]

b4 the match it was 33/1 for robbie to score hattrick and pool to win 3-0

jasus should have put that €20 on it

looks good now

[Bren100]

Is it just me, or is Robbie Keane being booed...

I think it just you beeing booed

BOOO!!!
;)

[GaryMc]

Torres returns from injury and im betting on Liverpool -2 win @ 9/5 reckon Keane will only get assist and run around like a headless chicken that cost 20+ million euro waste of money in my books....

LFC till i die.



:D:D:D

[mypost]

He'll probably be taken off before halfway through the half. :o

[SUPERFAN]

Is it just me, or is Robbie Keane being booed...

the WBA Fans are booing him cos he used to play for Wolves...

[Anthony_1892]

Aureilio is shocking

[Andrew]

Hopefully not. Rafa should leave him for the game (unless of course there's a fitness issue or in the last minute to let the crowd cheer him off). The 2 goals will be a great confidence boost to Keane and taking him off won't do any good to that.

[SUPERFAN]

get Yossi off,get Nando on and put about 6 past these cnuts.....

[Anthony_1892]

get Yossi off,get Nando on and put about 6 past these cnuts.....

well said

[south]

babel coming on

[carpe diem]

time to http://emoticons4u.com/crazy/071.gif welcome back el nino

[mypost]

He'll probably be taken off before halfway through the half. :o

Off after 71 mins. :rolleyes::mad:

With our goal difference well behind Chelsea's, you'd think he'd put a few lads on upfront at the same time, in such an easy game.

[Anthony_1892]

arbeloaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa aaaaaaaaaa

[shibox]

3 -0 win.Nothing wrong with that. Good result.
Pity robbie was taken off, felt he could a got the hatrick.

[carpe diem]

nice finish from arbeloa,wrong foot enall.

[mypost]

The routine easy win against West Brom, sets us up well for the revenge mission on Wednesday.

[stiffler]

Great finish by Arbeloa.

3 nil win, back to the top of the league (for today at least) and a case of beer in the fridge.

Can life get any better??!!

[Anthony_1892]

29 from 36 is excellent

[carpe diem]

happy with that,3 points,top of the league,robbie off the mark and torres back,they mightn't have been spectacular in the 2nd half but they didnt have to be.bring on bolton next week.

[Juan]

Happy with the 3pts. another game out of the way:)

[CrazyHorse]

Torres returns from injury and im betting on Liverpool -2 win @ 9/5 reckon Keane will only get assist and run around like a headless chicken that cost 20+ million euro waste of money in my books....

LFC till i die.

???

Dont you think it'd be better to get behind our players?
Particularly a new signing who's only played a handful of games..?

Well, Robbies performance has shoved that comment back down your cakehole!!!

[south]

Great finish by Arbeloa.

3 nil win, back to the top of the league (for today at least) and a case of beer in the fridge.

Can life get any better??!!

boxing on the tv later too. if you have setanta sports 1

[MrsStevieG]

Job done!. Delighted to see Robbie getting off the mark - that should shut a few on here up for a while!.
Though I was disappointed to see him being subbed as he could well have got the hat trick which would reaally have boosted his confidence. Thought he should have been given the chance to play up front with Nando. Why is that Rafa doesn't allow him to play a full game??. Very frustrating to see him being subbed all the time after 60 or 70 mins

[Yoko]

3 goals with the wrong foot tody, reckon sammy has them training like that lol

[denashpot]

great 3 points today. thought it was going to go the same way as the stoke match.

[SignoraFrasi]

great day today.played as well as we had to without having to extend ourselves.come on blackburn

[NotTooXabi]

Lovely just like how i wanted it to go, little brace from Robbie, max points from next 4 games now. Great little finish from AA, SWEET LEFT PEG...SAY WE R TOP O D LEAGUE SAY WE R TOP O D LEAGUE

[NiallD]

Yep comfortable win, clean sheet, brace from robbie, a third from our "weak" fullback, nando gets little run out, top of the league and the mancs lose. Good day yesterday that.

[Rover 609]

One disappointing outcome from yesterday,(hate to harp on about this old chestnut)but the atmosphere low key,plenty singin in all the usual spots,but plenty not a clue of some of the songs. Was in Annie rd no one singin except me Daz and about 5 others in 120.Annie rd no problem bellowing that keano,keano shite when Robbie scored though.:mad:
When you sing(and il give it loads)and its a lone effort among the masses, its generally percieved by the incumbents as yer mans been a gobshite.
Rapturous rounds of applause though when a tackle goes in and the ball goes out over the line,sad it is!!

[Fowler-9-]

One disappointing outcome from yesterday,(hate to harp on about this old chestnut)but the atmosphere low key,plenty singin in all the usual spots,but plenty not a clue of some of the songs. except me and about 5 others in 120.Annie rd no problem bellowing that keano,keano shite when Robbie scored though.:mad:
When you sing(and il give it loads)and its a lone effort among the masses, its generally percieved by the incumbents as yer mans been a gobshite.
Rapturous rounds of applause though when a tackle goes in and the ball goes out over the line,sad it is!!

Was thinking the same meself. There was a decent atmosphere were i was Main Stand, right next to WBA fans (although i was nearly thrown out for aantagonising the WBA fans) Me and a few Irish kop lads were singing and a good few joined in with us most of the time..

[Kiltyred]

The routine easy win against West Brom, sets us up well for the revenge mission on Wednesday.

Oh, almost forgot we were playing spurs in the league cup. :o

[jaza]

One disappointing outcome from yesterday,(hate to harp on about this old chestnut)but the atmosphere low key,plenty singin in all the usual spots,but plenty not a clue of some of the songs. Was in Annie rd no one singin except me Daz and about 5 others in 120.Annie rd no problem bellowing that keano,keano shite when Robbie scored though.:mad:
When you sing(and il give it loads)and its a lone effort among the masses, its generally percieved by the incumbents as yer mans been a gobshite.
Rapturous rounds of applause though when a tackle goes in and the ball goes out over the line,sad it is!!From the tv the loudest was the west brom fans singing rafa give us a wave that was hilarious but says alot for our fans who werent singing they really need to get there act together. Hymn sheats seems to be the only solution and being told you must sing on Q when you enter anfield jesus christ its not a bloody church you should be belting the songs out even if its just you singing people will follow suit

[gicky ricketts]

Was thinking the same meself. There was a decent atmosphere were i was Main Stand, right next to WBA fans (although i was nearly thrown out for aantagonising the WBA fans) Me and a few Irish kop lads were singing and a good few joined in with us most of the time..

yeah good laugh and atmosphere in main stand and the wba fans were giving it loads too

[prendy]

great result!
actually looked comfortable for a change too!!!
3 very well taken goals.

great for Robbie to get off the mark in the league, can see him getting a few in the next few now.

[GaryMc]

http://www.101greatgoals.com/videodisplay/1746381/

MOD highlights

[mrpotatohead]

Two very smart finishes by Robbie, delighted for him to get a couple under the belt. Neither were easy goals, but he took them very well, and his movement was good all through the game. Arebeloas goal was well taken too with nice ball in from Dirk.

We looked comfortable enough throughout the game, although once or twice a bit of pace worried us (Miller on Aureillo) but over all a good solid performance. Hopefully a win on wed, but the eyes should be on next weeks trip to the Reebok. Hopefully Jussi Jaskellinan will have used up all his luck in Saturdays match when he looked unbeatable in goals!!

[D-Red]

Good result and 3 points in the bag always makes me reluctant to complain about anything.

But the atmosphere seemed a bit subdued. Not sure why because Keane got his fist league goals, the Mancs had lost and we were clearly heading top of the league.
Jesus if all that doesn't make you want to sing what will it take?

[mrpotatohead]

Do you reckon the 530 kick off affects the atmosphere at all? I know it shouldnt obviously, but I'm just trying to see what could be the problem?
By the way, did anyone count the number of back heals played by Liverpool? I think I got 6...but stupid sky didnt show it on football first so I couldnt be a big nerd and get out my note book and watch a re-run :)

[D-Red]

Don't know what the problem is. You would've thought a 5.30 kick-off gives people more time to get a few pre-game beers in and should help the atmosphere rather than hinder it. It's sad to hear it so quiet.

I'd say the traveling fans at our game against Chelsea made more noise than all the home fans put together on Saturday

[ewoodyg]

good result, good performance, robbie off the mark, clean sheet, no injuries, torress back, all in all a good saturday!
i hope Robbie isn't used wednesday and is kept fresh for the Bolton game so we can finally see him and Torres together.
i thought Robbie should have been left on to get the hat trick as it did look likely he would nip for it with the way the Albion defence was holding such a high line.
Have to give respect to the Albion fans never stopped all game and when they chanted for Raffa to give them a wave i near pissed me self laughin!

[Paul]

Nice to see our full backs invloved in all our goals after all the negative press they've had lately. Agger still had his customery lapse though, luckily the Borm player wasn't awake for it.

[Paul]

Aureilio is shocking

Yes just go ahead and ignore the 2 goals he was involved in.

[redspider]

Liverpool 3-0 WBA

A good result, although the opposition were quite easy so an expected 3 points. Of course the highlight was Robbie Keane taking two well finished goals with his left foot. Good for him, good for Liverpool, and good for Ireland.

The team lined out sort of 4-2-3-1 and 4-4-2, with Alonso and Torres on the bench:

------------ Reina ------------
Arbeloa - Carra - Agger - Aurelio
Benayoun - Gerrard - Masch - Riera
------- Kuyt ------- Keane ----

In practice, Kuyt played more wide right and less forward and Benni roamed as did Stevie. Masch was enough to cut out their threats. The formation was closer to 4-1-4-1 perhaps.

------------ Reina ------------
Arbeloa - Carra - Agger - Aurelio
------------ Masch -----------
Kuyt - Benayoun - Gerrard - Riera
------------ Keane ------------

Whatever, Liverpool players had much more room than they would get in many matches. Liverpool dominate this game, 11 attempts to 4, but it wasnt a high tempo game. Liverpool had the better chances, and once Robbie got his first the result was never in doubt.

Its good to see Robbie score, and with some nice finishes and technique as well. The 1st was a neat 'lift over' and the 2nd was a perfect look-up, spot the goalie, knock it wide and finish. Smart play. He was buzzing then, perhaps too much.

No-one guessed it right on fantasyrafa.com. The main 'mis-pick' was Alonso.

And the good day at the office was rounded off with an appearance fom Torres.

elnino08> Hope Robbie bags a couple on Sat against the baggies.

More of these predictions please ....

Redspider

[Rover 609]

Anyone cop the ref and Dirk talkin on the pitch after the match?Deffo reckon the ref asked Kuyt for his jersey,will deffo want this ref more often;):D

[oobydooby]

If the refs had Dirk's stamina there's be less mistakes made... (and the refs' missusses would be happy ladies:D)

[Lucanred]

[QUOTE=azzkikr;102677]One disappointing outcome from yesterday,(hate to harp on about this old chestnut)but the atmosphere low key,plenty singin in all the usual spots,but plenty not a clue of some of the songs. Was in Annie rd no one singin except me Daz and about 5 others in 120.Annie rd no problem bellowing that keano,keano shite when Robbie scored though.:mad:
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Was in the Main Stand MX lots of the fans were doing the Keano sh*te too. The kop retorted with "His names not f*king Keano, Robbie Keane"
One funny moment was during the minutes silence some lad let a ripper of a fart. I'd say everyone in the block heard it followed by muted laughs;)

[dking]

Anyone cop the ref and Dirk talkin on the pitch after the match?Deffo reckon the ref asked Kuyt for his jersey,will deffo want this ref more often;):D

yeah seen that, and thats exactly what it looked like he was asking him !!!!!!!!

[Lucanred]

Anyone cop the ref and Dirk talkin on the pitch after the match?Deffo reckon the ref asked Kuyt for his jersey,will deffo want this ref more often;):D

I thought the same!

[Liverpool-law]

Ten of us went over for the game, we all threw ten pound in on Robbie to score first, made the goal all the sweeter when it went in, £450 for the kitty!

Stupid West brom fans should know better than riling up a quality player with chants of "Keane is a reject"... perfect response from Robbie!

But the "Rafa Rafa, give us a wave" chant was hilarious, it was like they'd scored when he waved at em!

Sweet finish from Arbeloa but isn't he suspended now with 5 yellows?

[Paul]

Ten of us went over for the game, we all threw ten pound in on Robbie to score first, made the goal all the sweeter when it went in, £450 for the kitty!

Stupid West brom fans should know better than riling up a quality player with chants of "Keane is a reject"... perfect response from Robbie!

But the "Rafa Rafa, give us a wave" chant was hilarious, it was like they'd scored when he waved at em!

Sweet finish from Arbeloa but isn't he suspended now with 5 yellows?

Yeah he misses the Bolton match next Saturday.

[Paul]

Do you reckon the 530 kick off affects the atmosphere at all? I know it shouldnt obviously, but I'm just trying to see what could be the problem?
By the way, did anyone count the number of back heals played by Liverpool? I think I got 6...but stupid sky didnt show it on football first so I couldnt be a big nerd and get out my note book and watch a re-run :)

Yeah i though it was a bit disrespectful to the opposition. It seemed to be showboating for the sake of it because we were 2-0 up.

Hope they didn't have a side bet on the number on back heels they could do in a game. A throwback to the Ruddock era ;)

[Paul]

[QUOTE=azzkikr;102677]One disappointing outcome from yesterday,(hate to harp on about this old chestnut)but the atmosphere low key,plenty singin in all the usual spots,but plenty not a clue of some of the songs. Was in Annie rd no one singin except me Daz and about 5 others in 120.Annie rd no problem bellowing that keano,keano shite when Robbie scored though.:mad:
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Was in the Main Stand MX lots of the fans were doing the Keano sh*te too. The kop retorted with "His names not f*king Keano, Robbie Keane"
One funny moment was during the minutes silence some lad let a ripper of a fart. I'd say everyone in the block heard it followed by muted laughs;)

Didn't think Farting was still funny :rolleyes:
Hope people are more respectful for the 20th anniversary one next April.

[mrpotatohead]

Yeah i though it was a bit disrespectful to the opposition. It seemed to be showboating for the sake of it because we were 2-0 up.

Hope they didn't have a side bet on the number on back heels they could do in a game. A throwback to the Ruddock era ;)

I think we started it before we went 1-0 up if I remember correctly, Keane swept a beauty behind him for Riera I think?

I'm gonna put a bet on 5+ for the home game Vs Fulham!

[D-Red]

Rafa on the substitution of Robbie Keane:

I also spoke to Robbie about the substitutions before the game. I said, 'I know I am changing you a lot but it is only because we need a different kind of player at certain stages of the game'," said Benitez.

"I didn't want to do it again against West Bromwich because, after his two goals, I was expecting the hat-trick. But we had to win the game, that was the most important thing, and Torres had to play too.

"I'm sure he was thinking, 'Why me? Leave me on the pitch', but I wanted to use the pace of Torres. They were playing high up the pitch.

"You can have sentiment as a manager sometimes but at 2-0 you have to be careful because one goal for them and it becomes very nervous at the end."

[Andrew]

He has a point in fairness. Change things up, keep the other team on the back foot. Just hope Robbie sees it that way too.

[Gerry]

Replay of it starting now on setanta for those who want to see it again or those who were there and want to see the goals again !