The OFFICIAL Liverpool Supporters thread

[Chrisowc]

I never got that Robbie Keane purchase and was astonished they offered Crouch plus money for him!!!!  Should have been other way around As a blue man I'd have Crouch anytime...

He'd be a good replacement for Spike alright.  Don't think Linfield could afford him though.

[full back]

IMHO, it would be best for all sides if Keane got the fcuk out of town
Rafa is wasting the player, leaving himself open to criticism when Keane is dropped & keeping the bitterness open with the people at the top who supposedly bought Keane
A real mess all round

Keane & Defoe didnt work together before at the Lane, what makes 'Arry think it will work now?

[supersarsfields]

Sounds like Defoe could be out injured for a while now so Arry might want to get a striker in ASAP. I would be happy enough to see lennon come to Liverpool. He has that touch of speed which might work well. At least it would be another option to playing Kuyt there.

[under the bar]

A couple of observations from yesterdays game.

- Aside from Gerrard long range efforts, Liverpool find it difficult to score when Torres doesn't do it.  The better teams will work out how to contain him and thus contain Liverpool.   A second striker who is proven at the top level must be a priority.

- Rob Styles is a joke of a referee.

- Chelsea have serious problems and Scolari seems to have aged 5 years in as many months.

- Steven Gerrard will not get sent off in English football regardless as to what he does.

[isourboydownyet]

skysports news expect the transfer of keane to spurs to go through with spurs agreeing to drop interest in saviola to allow l'pool to tie up a deal

[isourboydownyet]

A couple of observations from yesterdays game.

- Aside from Gerrard long range efforts, Liverpool find it difficult to score when Torres doesn't do it.  The better teams will work out how to contain him and thus contain Liverpool.   A second striker who is proven at the top level must be a priority.

- Rob Styles is a joke of a referee.
- Chelsea have serious problems and Scolari seems to have aged 5 years in as many months.

- Steven Gerrard will not get sent off in English football regardless as to what he does.

that he may be but he was not ref yesterday

[longrunsthefox]

I never got that Robbie Keane purchase and was astonished they offered Crouch plus money for him!!!!  Should have been other way around As a blue man I'd have Crouch anytime...

He'd be a good replacement for Spike alright.  Don't think Linfield could afford him though.

Nice one centurian... like it.  (For bonus point... line from which film?)

[Hound]

Interesting piece from the Liverpool echo re Gillett:

George Gillett: "Why are Liverpool FC fans so angry with me?"
Feb 2 2009 EXCLUSIVE by Tony Barrett

LIVERPOOL FC co-owners George Gillett and Tom Hicks endured a torrid day on Merseyside as they ran the gauntlet of protesting fans.

The Americans were left in no doubt about the strength of feeling against them when supporters staged a demonstration at Anfield following the Reds' 2-0 win over Chelsea.

Around 300 fans gathered outside the directors' entrance, chanting for Mr Hicks and Mr Gillett to sell the club they bought from former owner David Moores two years ago this month.

The protest was entirely peaceful but noisy and the chants could be heard inside the stadium long after the final whistle had been blown on Liverpool's victory.

Throughout the match, a group of fans in the paddock, right in front of where Mr Hicks and Mr Gillett were sitting in the directors box, displayed a banner which read "Thanks but no Yanks".

Earlier in the day, members of the Spirit Of Shankly (SOS) fans' group converged on the Crowne Plaza hotel at the Pier Head where Gillett was staying.

Mr Gillett, who had earlier declined an opportunity to be interviewed by the ECHO, was clearly unprepared for their arrival as a number of supporters got past hotel security to confront him.

But after quickly recovering his composure, the Colorado-based businessman agreed to speak with to SOS spokesman Jay McKenna in the hotel foyer.

The demonstrators were well-behaved and well-organised throughout, although police did arrive on the scene to ensure hotel guests could come and go unhindered.

Mr McKenna emerged from his impromptu meeting with Mr Gillett to inform those gathered outside of what he was just told.

Mr McKenna said: "I told him all the fans who were outside and thousands more were angry and upset at how he and Tom Hicks were running the club.

"He looked shocked and asked me why. I told him he knew why, because he met Spirit Of Shankly before the Manchester United game.

"I said 'fans see it as you have made three promises and broken them'. So he asked me what they were.

"The first one was the debt on the football club. I told him his partner Tom Hicks promised it would not be like the Glazer takeover at Manchester United, and to fans that meant no debt on the club.

"He claimed to be unaware and asked what I meant. I told him they had bought the club and then placed the debt for buying the club onto the club.

"He claimed this was at the 'request of the banks' and they were in a 'sound financial position' with 'revenue per pound or dollar in ratio to the debt' better than at any other football club.

"When I asked about the extension to July, he claimed that was false and no-one else knew the true details because they were kept confidential.

"The second one was backing the manager and then not doing so. I said they said they would back the manager, so why had they approached Jurgen Klinsmann about the position of manager?

"He then went onto claim they had met with the manager, who told them he was to have discussions with 'three other teams' about joining them and they approached Klinsmann to have him in place to work as a 'consultant at the club' if Benitez left them.

"I asked why they had approached Klinsmann, because his pedigree was not one that immediately made fans sit up and take note.

"He claimed Klinsmann had a brilliant track record, and he had excellent marketing talent, having close links with those at Adidas, Nike and Reebok and the benefits of him being at Liverpool.

"I asked who the three clubs were, but he refused to answer.

"The third one was the stadium. I told Gillett the situation with the stadium angered fans, because Gillett himself had promised a spade in the ground in 60 days, and it still had not happened.

"He denied making this claim and said it was a 'made-up quote by the media'and he would be interested to see such a quote.

"I asked why work on the stadium dragged on before they finally blamed the credit crunch for it not happening.

"He claimed they had spent £100m on the stadium so far and were still working with designers, architects and planners.

"I asked why they were spending the club's money on this and he claimed it was coming from himself and Tom Hicks and not the club.

"I asked if the club's accounts would show and support this when they are released, and he said yes. "Gillett then claimed all transfer fees to date had been met by himself and Tom.

"He said when they bought the club, they were told about the 'Liverpool Way'.

"I asked if he felt they had been true custodians as they promised. Gillett told me he 'had tried, but it had been difficult' and they had 'done what they could'.

"I asked why he could not speak for Hicks because he was his partner.

"He said that 'husband and wife can say different things but one does not get the blame'.

"I explained they were both responsible, and he was not happy at being blamed.

"I asked why he was in partnership with Hicks. He said Hicks and himself had worked together well for six years in other businesses such as food, but this is different because the media are involved.

"I asked, would he or Tom Hicks, or both, be selling their stakes in Liverpool. "Again, he told me he cannot speak for Tom Hicks. I asked, had there been any offers for the club, and were they currently meeting anyone about it?

He told me: 'Yes, there have been expressions of interest and some negotiation'.

"I asked who with, and he told me he could not tell me that. I asked would he sell, and he admitted he was 'open to it', but he could not speak for Hicks.

"I then went to walk away, and he came after me saying, 'A few weeks ago, we were in first position, then a certain individual from the club attacked another individual from another club, and, since then, we have lost form and slid down the league.'

"I was stunned, and asked if he was blaming Benitez as a result, and in saying that, was he not backing the manager?

"Rather than confirm or deny as I expected, he replied 'that's your implication', before I walked away and back outside to the real world."

[corn02]

skysports news expect the transfer of keane to spurs to go through with spurs agreeing to drop interest in saviola to allow l'pool to tie up a deal

Always had a soft spot for Saviola.

I'll post about the match laster, why am I bigging this up? Because I am going to say Kuyt was poor.  

[The Real Laoislad]

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[GalwayBayBoy]

A couple of observations from yesterdays game.

- Aside from Gerrard long range efforts, Liverpool find it difficult to score when Torres doesn't do it.  The better teams will work out how to contain him and thus contain Liverpool.   A second striker who is proven at the top level must be a priority.

It's not the better teams we have a problem with. It's the bad ones that get everyone behind the ball. Just don't have the width and invention to break down a packed defence.

[Hound]

skysports news expect the transfer of keane to spurs to go through with spurs agreeing to drop interest in saviola to allow l'pool to tie up a deal

Always had a soft spot for Saviola.

I'll post about the match laster, why am I bigging this up? Because I am going to say Kuyt was poor.  

Saviola has never been one of those who I liked, not sure he has the substance behind the flair. I havent being closely following La Liga in the last couple of seasons but rarely getting a look in recently at a Madrid team that's hardly flying isn't a great sign. But if Benitez is really interested then obviously he thinks he can make an impact.

[nifan]

It's not the better teams we have a problem with. It's the bad ones that get everyone behind the ball. Just don't have the width and invention to break down a packed defence.

Rieras form has stuttered in conjunction with our poor form - maybe no coincidence.

[The Real Laoislad]

Keane having a medical with Spurs according to Sky

[corn02]

Right the match.

I thought we were feckin brillian, we battered them from the off. Nine shots on taget, couple with a couple of near misses, is no bad return chance wise.

They were toothless and I like big Phil, but he will be gone soon. Club went down in my books the way they treated Grant. The sending off obviosuly had an impact, but we were in cntrol at that stage anyway. I thought it may have had a detrimental effect ike Arsenal, but we got there in the end.

The whole team, bar two, were excellent. Arbeloa continues to shine while Mascherano looks like the player of last year.

The two who were poor were Kuyt and Reira. They were abysmal in the first half, neither offered anything. Ok, both were average after the break, but they will need to start upping their performances..

On the flipside, Yoiss, once again, is proving that he has something to offer the team. He is another player I have defended and I think he is a player that will always get abuse. He has been good this season, even earlier in the year he has had some very good cameos. He does frustrate but a bit like Garcia. Also, where has El Zhar gone?

Torres looked very lively all day, but an inspired Alex was proving hard to crack. Kudos to Alex by the way, if Rio or Carra had of thrown their  bodies around like he did yesterday there would have been a lot more praise.

People were wondering why Rafa didn't go more attacking sooner, I actually think he got it spot on.With the frmation the same, we were comingg forward with wave after wave of attack. Ok you could argue the last sub changed it, but I think we were motoring all right.

Gerrard is rampant right now. He is like a man possessed, although, going on consistency, he shuld have walked. Glad to see him getting a yellow card for diving. Rooney, Ronaldo and Gerrard are all getting caught out now - good stuff.

The sending off was never a red card, but after that phantom penalty last season who cares?

Still miles off United, but that was a massive win for all concerned, a lot more than three points given the last month.


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Transfers..

Ok Robbie is gone by the looks of things.

Saviola would be a nice replacement, the man has sme record, although it has never worked out at Real even though he has scored when he does appear for them - bit like Owen a few years back.

He would probably be suited more to Liverpool's current stlye as he is always about syle and pace. Very inventive player. I used to love watching him for Barcelona. So that would get the thumbs up from me.

---- Diarra.

Not surprised that he was included, Europe and domestic very different.