meepins

It's a myth that Rafa doesn't want a goalscorer.It defies logic.Valencia under Benetiz had the correct philosophy and tactics which enabled them to pass the ball and control a game like Barcelona did to Chelsea over two legs.Unlike Barcelona , Valencia could actually defend competently. Rafa can bring that to Liverpool without a doubt.He simply needs the playing staff capable of doing it.What's certain now is that people like Traore,Morientes,Garcia,Cisse are not going to do it.I am praying even though I'm not religious, that he will get the trust and finances to bring the right players here. That's two strikers, a right midfielder and a centre back.It's going to take a massive outlay to bring the quality individuals in for those positions to realise the ambitions of Liverpool.

I make the Charlton comparison to illustrate how shameful that performance was.If you want to pretend Benfica are any good go ahead.. I'll be living in reality. Why big stuff? ... because we are european fking champions or were

Why ? because I am critical after a defeat? I have done so before after wins and gotten slammed for it.... it's well deserved criticism. Why ? because I am critical after a defeat? I have done so before after wins and gotten slammed for it.... it's well deserved criticism.

surrounded by crap tonight.... YNWA rings out as the game comes to a close and we still haven't scored in our most important game this season.Shameful performance against a team on the level of Charlton.

sacraficial lamb, incompetent board trying to save themselves.

say wut?

It just highlights how we are dominated by transnational corporations in our everyday lives.The World Cup is about football and people coming together, but the bottom line is money ...nobody gives a f**k.

probably is , Crouch is not an amazing header.Got a sweet touch though

shameful thread

Top marks to kop205 for calling out this bulls***, intentional or not. Now moving on to this alledged 'incident'.Lets not forget the paper who have run this story, the notorious Guardian.I was recently reading an open letter from a world famous author who had recently been the subject of a very calculating defamation job by Guardian editors.Therefore I would be highly sceptical about anything they print and the agenda they are persuing. With the time lapse between the incident and the actual reporting now from all these agencies, are the reporting from independant sources or quoting the Guardian?

but lets beat them first.

The reason JAR was playing midfield and not left back was due to the strategy implemented by Benetiz.I'm sure he was aware of the absolute mess their pitch is in and the intention of Chelsea to nullify our passing game through a physically strong tough tackling midfield.I doubt we will see Warnock at left back until Rafa wants to rest Riise or he is injuried. Individual errors costs us the game, although Crespos goal was a good piece of skill.

Would be a big mistake in my opinion, I can't see it happening either so not worried.

portsmouth blatantly in there and 'arry the geezer

I'd disagree with this because what such a right mid would bring is balance.Also that RW would be an outlet and a good option.We wouldn't ideally want to become overly reliant on the left wing to produce the play for goal scoring opportunities. In terms of defensive vulnerability, I can't see it being a problem given the strength of the centre and Finnan is no mug either.

We already have a goal scorer, he goes by the name of Cisse.If Rafa decides he wants to see what a pairing of Crouch and Cisse will do with a run of games, it would be a highly beneficial partnership in my opinion.

Don't expect too much , still learning his game.

...kiss of death there from lawro

I think the problem is primarily with the interpretation of the liver bird.The eyes give it a sort of menacing look, when the artist was obviously trying to make it animated.

..what a hero (Ronaldo clip that is)

dont know where this idea comes from, probably some idea offered up by a hack pundit.Anything can be worked on and improved.

I presume that injury will be an excuse not to play in the ANC

you are forgetting the cliche soverign kiss aswell.

I have no doubt that there are a lot of good people that support everton, just their current climate ( a team going downhill for a while) , serves as fuel to the thugs and scumbags using the club as a venue for their hateful ways.If they were to go through a period of moderately sustained success you would see the numbers diminish as its not as easy to behave so disgustingly in a feel good atmosphere.