The OFFICIAL Liverpool Supporters thread

[Uladh]

- The club has being dragged through the gutters in relation to the off field activity. It's no coincidence that this has happened under the reign of the arrogant, loud mouthed yanks.

ah come on, you can't believe that?

[stevo-08]

Yes, of I course I believe that. Who are you blaming - Rafa??

Im fairly sure that if we had sold to somebody like the Man City owner or even DIC, there wouldnt have been half the dung in the media that we've seen over the last 5 months. A little bit of discretion isnt much to ask for.

As i said, let the yanks shut up & allow rafa get on with his job.

[Chrisowc]

Yes, of I course I believe that. Who are you blaming - Rafa??

Im fairly sure that if we had sold to somebody like the Man City owner or even DIC, there wouldnt have been half the dung in the media that we've seen over the last 5 months. A little bit of discretion isnt much to ask for.

As i said, let the yanks shut up & allow rafa get on with his job.

I actually believe the stories around the manager's position are personal against him rather than professional.  Maybe because he gives the same stock answers to questions and gives very little away?  I dont know, but there is definately something in that.  The only Journo I know who consistently sticks by him is Guillem Ballague (sp?) and thats because he's a mate.

On Sky's Sunday supplement Tony Evans of The Times, who I believe is a Liverpool fan, was calling for Rafa to be sacked saying he hadn't improved the team, has had enough time etc.  Then, in the same breath complimented Bill Kenwright for sticking by David Moyes, when he could easily have sacked him last season for poor performances in the league!!  He kept a straight face too.

At least the captain said in an interview yesterday (on LFC TV) that he was fed up with the press twisting his words to fit their agenda.  Don't think that will make the papers somehow.

[stevo-08]

I actually believe the stories around the manager's position are personal against him rather than professional.  Maybe because he gives the same stock answers to questions and gives very little away?  I dont know, but there is definately something in that.  The only Journo I know who consistently sticks by him is Guillem Ballague (sp?) and thats because he's a mate.

Probably right. I think the journos have been looking for something else to fill their papers ever since jose left. And my point is that Hicks, in particular, has given the media all the ammunition they need to slate both Rafa & the club.

[Gabriel_Hurl]

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/drilldown/N159067080305-1910.htm

Fernando Torres starts for Liverpool against West Ham tonight despite media reports of a stomach bug.

Meanwhile, Martin Skrtel partners Jamie Carragher at centre-back as Sami Hyypia drops to the bench.

The Liverpool team in full is: Reina, Carragher, Skrtel, Arbeloa, Riise, Mascherano, Alonso, Kuyt, Gerrard, Babel, Torres. Subs: Itandje, Pennant, Crouch, Benayoun, Hyypia.

[Chrisowc]

anyone have a world wide interweb link for the match?

[AZOffaly]

Im fairly sure that if we had sold to somebody like the Man City owner

I'm delighted we are not associated with Shinawatra. At least the Yanks are just cut throat capitalists. Shinawatra has serious questions to answer regarding his time in Thailand.

[stevo-08]

I'm delighted we are not associated with Shinawatra. At least the Yanks are just cut throat capitalists. Shinawatra has serious questions to answer regarding his time in Thailand.

as am I AZ, im just making the point that the yanks have ensured we've rarely been out of the headlines and most of the time, it hasnt been good PR. They could take a leaf out of Shinawatra's book in that regard.

[Gabriel_Hurl]

1 nil

O'Torraigh

[Chrisowc]

Commentary is on 5 live sports extra

[Gabriel_Hurl]

here's the goal

http://www.4shared.com/file/39898958/12674f4e/1-0_Torres.html

[Chrisowc]

the link isn't working

[stevo-08]

watchin on sopcast. 1-0 HT. totally dominant but need the important 2nd to seal it. is that the 17th PL goal for el nino???

[Gabriel_Hurl]

16 I believe

try this link

http://101greatgoals.magnify.net/item/KPSY5R6DQH8FCJ3K

[DirtyDozen12]

watchin on sopcast. 1-0 HT. totally dominant but need the important 2nd to seal it. is that the 17th PL goal for el nino???

Are you watching the game live as its not on tv??  What is this sopcast??? Please advise how i should get this messiah of a link!!!