The OFFICIAL Liverpool Supporters thread

Billys Boots · March 10, 2008, 05:15:15 PM

Ah Seanie, be nice.

magpie seanie · March 10, 2008, 05:16:46 PM

I was. I said he was good!

GalwayBayBoy · March 10, 2008, 05:20:01 PM

Quote from: magpie seanie on March 10, 2008, 05:02:50 PM
QuoteGerrard when on form is one of the best midfielders in the world

Ha ha ha ha ha ha! You're a gas man! Not even the best midfielder in his club. Hairy forehead is good at what he does but that isn't being a midfielder.

10 goals and 9 assists in the league so far. Even you know he'd walk into the United team Seanie and Fergie would have him in there like a shot if he could.

gawa316 · March 10, 2008, 05:35:46 PM

Tom Hicks, co-owner of Kop Football (Holdings) Limited and, through it, of Liverpool Football Club, today issued the following statement.
"Based on a meeting held earlier today in Dubai between my representatives and officials of Dubai International Capital LLC, as well as other recent contacts between us and them, I have decided to terminate any further discussions with DIC regarding their possible purchase of a minority stake in Kop and, in turn, in the Club.

"DIC made it clear that if they invested in the Club, they would want it to be managed by committee. Based on my thirteen years of successful experience as an owner of professional sports teams, and based in particular on the situation at Liverpool Football Club over the past year, it is clear to me that such a committee approach would not be in the best interest of Kop, of the Club or of the Club's loyal and passionate supporters.

"Accordingly, I have decided to exercise my right under the Kop Football (Holdings) Limited partnership agreement to veto any sale of any portion of Kop and the Club to DIC.

"I and my colleagues and representatives will continue to explore a number of other options with regard to the ownership of Kop and the Club aimed at achieving an appropriate ownership, financial and organizational structure for Kop and the Club over the long term."

f**king great!!

GalwayBayBoy · March 10, 2008, 05:40:22 PM

Tom Hicks is proving to be an extremely irritating individual.

gawa316 · March 10, 2008, 05:57:23 PM

Word through that Mascherano is out for tomorrow's game

f**k me Alonso out now as well, for the birth of his child

Uladh · March 10, 2008, 06:24:10 PM

Can't understand why pool fans are under the impression that one conglomerate owner will be better than another

magpie seanie · March 10, 2008, 07:22:43 PM

QuoteCan't understand why pool fans are under the impression that one conglomerate owner will be better than another

Sure didn't they have a big celebration when Hicks and Gillett took over.

Quote10 goals and 9 assists in the league so far. Even you know he'd walk into the United team Seanie and Fergie would have him in there like a shot if he could.

Attacking is only part of a midfielders job. He definitely wouldn't be a central midfielder in any serious side unless he had two other central men to do the work he doesn't do. His current form is largely due to the fact that the system Liverpool are now playing suits him. Amazing it took Benitez so long to go for it.

GalwayBayBoy · March 10, 2008, 07:40:58 PM

Quote from: Uladh on March 10, 2008, 06:24:10 PM

Can't understand why pool fans are under the impression that one conglomerate owner will be better than another

Liverpool were years looking for investors. When they were finally found Liverpool fans were just relieved that it was all over. Of couse since them the new owners have found to be completely untrustworthy.

Now maybe any new investors would be just as bad but certainly the Americans have burnt their bridges as far as the fans go.

The Real Laoislad · March 10, 2008, 08:20:06 PM

Quote from: GalwayBayBoy on March 10, 2008, 05:20:01 PM
Quote from: magpie seanie on March 10, 2008, 05:02:50 PM
QuoteGerrard when on form is one of the best midfielders in the world

Ha ha ha ha ha ha! You're a gas man! Not even the best midfielder in his club. Hairy forehead is good at what he does but that isn't being a midfielder.

10 goals and 9 assists in the league so far. Even you know he'd walk into the United team Seanie and Fergie would have him in there like a shot if he could.

Fergie wouldn't need viagra anymore if he thought Gerrard would play for United he would be on a constant horn,the auld fart knows he is way above what he has at the moment

stevo-08 · March 10, 2008, 08:26:20 PM

Quote from: gawa316 on March 10, 2008, 05:57:23 PM
Word through that Mascherano is out for tomorrow's game

f**k me Alonso out now as well, for the birth of his child

Are you sure about Mascherano? All the reports & websites I've read are that he's fit and available. Alonso out is a big loss, starting to come into a bit of form. He might try Lucas there, would be a big game for him.

gawa316 · March 10, 2008, 08:47:39 PM

Quote from: stevo-08 on March 10, 2008, 08:26:20 PM
Quote from: gawa316 on March 10, 2008, 05:57:23 PM
Word through that Mascherano is out for tomorrow's game

f**k me Alonso out now as well, for the birth of his child

Are you sure about Mascherano? All the reports & websites I've read are that he's fit and available. Alonso out is a big loss, starting to come into a bit of form. He might try Lucas there, would be a big game for him.

Heard it on skysports but don't see anything now about it. Hopefully I'm wrong

corn02 · March 10, 2008, 11:31:49 PM

Absolute bollix seanie, you know rightly he is a first class midfielder. He usually plays the attacking midfield role anyway so defensive duties have not been on the top of his list.

Billy Boots, spot on man, Gerrard always goes for the killer ball.

Hound · March 11, 2008, 09:14:17 AM

Lucas played the first leg, so shouldnt be a problem with him slotting in for Alonso.

Reading between the lines, I don't think Rafa's too happy with Alonso:

"But Alonso's girlfriend is having a baby so he will not be here. Maybe we will try to change without Xabi. We have the training session tonight (Monday) and then we will decide.

"We were talking but he had a clear idea of what he wanted to do. He wanted to come if everything was okay, but we couldn't wait and in the end we needed to decide.

"I cannot wait for one player. You cannot wait and so I had to make use of my squad."

"We were considering different options because maybe we have some players that they cannot cope with or manage,"

I would have thought he'd keep with the 4-2-3-1, but I think he's hinting at a change - maybe giving Crouch a go seeing as Inter are struggling at centre back, and keeping a strong midfield of Gerrard-Lucas-Mascho-Riise.

stevo-08 · March 11, 2008, 10:45:00 AM

Quote from: Hound on March 11, 2008, 09:14:17 AM
Lucas played the first leg, so shouldnt be a problem with him slotting in for Alonso.

Reading between the lines, I don't think Rafa's too happy with Alonso:

"But Alonso's girlfriend is having a baby so he will not be here. Maybe we will try to change without Xabi. We have the training session tonight (Monday) and then we will decide.

"We were talking but he had a clear idea of what he wanted to do. He wanted to come if everything was okay, but we couldn't wait and in the end we needed to decide.

"I cannot wait for one player. You cannot wait and so I had to make use of my squad."

"We were considering different options because maybe we have some players that they cannot cope with or manage,"

I would have thought he'd keep with the 4-2-3-1, but I think he's hinting at a change - maybe giving Crouch a go seeing as Inter are struggling at centre back, and keeping a strong midfield of Gerrard-Lucas-Mascho-Riise.

yea, sounds like he's not too happy bout Alonso. Lucas can slot in but he's no Alonso, not just yet anyway!! It might mean dropping gerrard back to midfield as you suggest. but I cant see him dropping kuyt - not a chance in hell. I think he'll go with the midfield you suggest above with torres & kuyt up front. If we do need a goal, then crouch, babel, bennayoun & penant are all options.