rach 1 Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 FA Cup this weekend I forgot. Prefer PL games myself. Link to post Share on other sites
rach 1 Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Good performance without a striker this morning. Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Nani needs a good slap. Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Interesting on Gerrard. True? Quote: Those who don’t go to Anfield on a regular basis are often surprised to see the matchgoing Liverpool fans’ attitude to Steven Gerrard. They expect admiration, love, a fawning devotion to the Liverpool captain. Instead, there is an unsettling undercurrent of antagonism towards Gerrard, one that is fading as the years go by but can still rise up into hostility at the slightest excuse. When they come across it, outsiders attribute the griping to Gerrard’s double flirtation with Chelsea - but the doubts in the Kopites’ minds go back farther. Almost from the beginning, more than ten years back now, there were those who found Gerrard’s demeanour irritating. As soon as it became clear that here was a prodigious talent, the critics in the stands saw room for complaint. At times, the youngster appeared to be looking for the flashy ‘Hollywood’ pass when an easy ball was the preferred option. It got worse after he was part of England’s 5-1 victory over Germany. Suddenly he was a national hero. Scouse supremacists are always naturally suspicious of English heroes. Gerrard was earning the nickname ‘Stevie Me’. When he scored, he pointed to his chest frantically. When he was used on the right of midfield - which the Kop, almost to a man considered his best position - he seemed to sulk, yearning for the central role the media demanded. And, in the big games, the alehouse tittle-tattle said, he disappeared. That meant, in simplest terms, he'd never destroyed Manchester United single-handedly. Yet, by the time Benitez arrived, he seemed to feel he was the dominant power at the club. The perfect example of ambivalence to Gerrard came in Istanbul. After he scored Liverpool’s opening goal, he turned to rouse the crowd, gesturing with his arms for fans to turn up the volume. The volume rose, for sure, but there was an irritated growl behind it: we didn’t need lesson in support from him. Afterwards, he hogged the cup, with only Jamie Carragher wresting it away for any length of time. Not the Liverpool way. Not the work of a captain, either. The there was the flirtation with Chelsea. It was almost too much to bear to see a Scouser apparently determined to take Roman’s roubles. But he stayed. And since then, things have got better. He’s matured. The arrival of Fernando Torres has removed some of the expectation and burden from him. He’s had more bounce about him on the pitch. Plus, his recent arrest has made this aloof and seemingly troubled lad from Huyton simpatico at last. All things considered, he deserves the place at No 2 in the list of Liverpool’s greatest players - if you need a goal with the time running out, where else would you want to see the ball but at Gerrard’s feet. But he also deserves the acclaim and adoration of the Kop. It’s coming, it’s coming... Link to post Share on other sites
bobby12 0 Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 I dont buy that. Who wrote it? Link to post Share on other sites
rach 1 Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 United 5 points clear, Rooney scoring with his first touch. Not happy it wasn't on Jtv though. Link to post Share on other sites
BagOfCrisps 24 Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 I was hoping Fulham would be able to pick something out of their small bag. Alas, they forgot their bag. Link to post Share on other sites
bobby12 0 Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 grim. but, it seems man u have a tight schedule coming up, with us at the end when they nice and tired. Link to post Share on other sites
rach 1 Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 We should be 8 points clear by then, making it 12 after the scouse game. Link to post Share on other sites
rach 1 Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Lets look at the table now we're all on equal games played 1 Manchester United 59 2 Liverpool 54 3 Aston Villa 51 4 Chelsea 49 5 Arsenal 44 6 Everton 40 7 Wigan Athletic 34 Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Hey look at Number 7 there. Go Wigan! I don't think we'll win the title though......... Link to post Share on other sites
scouser 4 Posted February 19, 2009 Author Share Posted February 19, 2009 Yes look at Wigan and also Aston Villa still up there. Impressive. Bag, I think they did take some bags, but they were full of crisps and they ate them all before going out on the pitch. What is it now with Van der Saar not letting goals in? 14 games? Got to end somewhere though.. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 it ends with 5 trophies Link to post Share on other sites
big-will 7 Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 That would be a bit too much I think. An incredible achievement if they can. Link to post Share on other sites
rach 1 Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 United have a middle of the night kick off again for us. Getting really fed up of them, we seem to have played nothing else the last few months. Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Not good that is it. Link to post Share on other sites
scouser 4 Posted February 20, 2009 Author Share Posted February 20, 2009 Sunday night midnight for Liverpool vs Man City. Nothing less than 3 points will do. Link to post Share on other sites
bobby12 0 Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Id say a draw = end of title race. There not many games left now, and a win at old trafford is unlikely. Link to post Share on other sites
2pints-mate 0 Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Rafa with his words again "Liverpool manager accepts Old Trafford outfit are a good side, but suggests it is premature to crown them as champions". He should learn to just shut up or at least say something that doesn't sound desperate. Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 United 8 points ahead now. Over to your Liverpool. Man City being pretty crap though, so Liverpool should be winning that. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 I do believe the Mancs will not do United a favour. But just in case I have put a flut on City. C'mon you losers, make me some money. Link to post Share on other sites
rach 1 Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Quote: Id say a draw = end of title race. Can we settle it now then? Link to post Share on other sites
scouser 4 Posted February 23, 2009 Author Share Posted February 23, 2009 It isn't over, but it sure isn't looking too good right now. We haven't made it any easier. Then again look how United are 7 points ahead after being quite a bit behind in New year. (He says trying not to grasp those straws). Link to post Share on other sites
bobby12 0 Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 I think it basically over now. I wonder if paddy power will pay out on it later today or next weekend. I think theres like 11 games left and man utd need to lose 3 more than we do. maybe we can beat them at their place, then its only 2. we both play arsenal. man utd still in all the competitions. i guess its not totally over but its looking bleak. Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 The Pool just ain't good enough and fall apart from Stevie Me ain't around. It would actually be more fun if they put up more of a fight. Link to post Share on other sites
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