stressederic

Ok he wasn't exactly slimline, but he looked slimmer, certainly than at this point last season. Back then he wouldn't have looked out of place with Goodyear written across his shirt, and you could only watch him on playercam with a widescreen TV

And guess who his new team are playing at the weekend!

I think his performance was summed up by the moment he resolutely refused to get out of the way of Alonso when he was trying to beat a man and reach the box. The prick just stood there with his hands clamped behind his back, disrupting the play and made both players go around him.

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To be honest I think you've hit the issue there. Pretty much every game he does get taken off on the hour mark, as Rafa looks to switch it around slightly. He was probably a bit disappointed to be taken off tonight just after we'd taken the lead. He's a big lad (no pun intended) so I'm sure he'll get over it. It's all part of Rafa's master plan. Plus Morientes and Fowler to me seems nicely reminiscent of Morientes and Raul, and I think the pair of them could be very effective.

Depends what you mean by 20 goals a season. I'd be happy for any of our strikers to score 10 and set up another 10 goals.

Fowler's wasn't a chance, he was offside!

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It was John Terry. ... Thats pretty much it.

It was just like watching last seasons Portsmouth game at home. Absolutely gutting.

Because with all those chances, the Birmingham defenders were all 50 yards away giving him time, space and opportunity to walk the ball over the line. Oh no wait, they were 3 inches away from him putting in some fantastic blocks and tackles, as befitting a team fighting for its life. We all want Fowler to do well, and we all know what he's capable of, but you're taking the worship to an extreme which isn't needed, isn't helpful, and isn't sane. Jesus hasn't done anything for me, damn slacker

Jesus f***ing christ, is this how its going to be now? We don't need to slag off our other strikers constantly just because we've brought Robbie back. How on earth you can make an argument based upon an offside goal is just ridiculous. Morientes set up (another) goal, laid one on a plate for Garcia, and kept the Brum back 4 on the back foot constantly. He didn't score correct, but again whats the difference between a striker who scores 20 goals and a striker who scores 10 and sets up another 10? I've converted plenty of offside goals in football matches, does that make me a better bet then Morietes and Crouch?

Yes there is.

For me it was good, not spectacular (apart from one transfer obviously) but we're stronger because of our dealings. We've got center back cover in Agger, so we're protected there, a new right back to replace Josemi, and a striker with a proven record at Anfield. Could have done with a winger, but you can't have it all.

Berger. I was always a big fan of his, and when he was free of injuries and playing regularly with confidence, he was great.

4 in a row

I'm a Defoe fan as well

Oh definitely, but would any ban he picked up tonight come into effect for the Chelsea game?

After reading all of those, I've just run up and down several flights of stairs, lost 5 stone and knocked out Mr T.

I think we'll go with a fairly settled team, but I wouldn't be surprised if Agger comes in at the back. Reina Finnan Carra Agger Riise Gerrard Momo (could well be rested to avoid picking up another booking) Alonso Kewell Crouch Morientes With God on the bench.

Can't believe he's 29 already.

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Ouch, thats harsh.

2139: SENDING-OFF Jason Roberts (Wigan) Roberts is shown a straight red after elbowing David Weir