LINCOLN CITY v LIVERPOOL XI

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[Guest Jodus]

Am I right in thinking most of our internationals are away? So who will be playing in this game? My suggestion -

 

Martin, Kromkamp, Paletta, Hobbs, Warnock, Anderson, Potter, Zenden, Aurelio, Fowler, Pongolle.

 

Subs: Peltier, Roque, Gonzalez, Pennant, Lindfield...

[Guest spk]

offal have done a great job once again ...

 

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/match/season/

 

... not a mention

Edited August 15, 2006 by spk

[Gomez]

offal have done a great job once again ...

 

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/match/season/

 

... not a mention

 

Isn't this going to something like a Liverpool XI? Not a proper friendly? Can't see how it can be otherwise with in an international week, how many players will be actually have?

[Knox_Harrington]

Think it's a slight shame, though entirely understandable, we aren't taking a first elevenish to Lincoln as part of this whole thing. Just think that they asked for the friendly for a reason and then to show up without Gerrard, Carra, Alonso et al is a bit sad.

 

I know our preparations have to be the priority but it's a shame we couldn't have got this in between Wrexham and Crewe. Having said that there could be a myriad of reasons at either end for that not to have happened.

 

EDIT: And realise getting it in then wouldn't have seen the World Cup players back but you know what I mean.

Edited August 16, 2006 by Knox_Harrington

[sammy knucklz]

from the offal : http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/drilldown/N...060816-0943.htm

 

FOWLER RETURNS IN FRIENDLY AT LINCOLN

Steve Hunter 16 August 2006

 

 

Robbie Fowler returns from injury as part of a strong Liverpool XI that faces Lincoln City in friendly action tonight at Sincil Bank, and you can listen to all the action right here with commentary on Liverpoolfc.tv at 7.45pm.

 

The game has been arranged in accordance with the transfer agreement for Jack Hobbs who joined Liverpool from Lincoln in August 2005.

 

Fowler joins Mark Gonzalez, Fabio Aurelio and Jan Kromkamp in a strong Liverpool squad. Also returning from injury are striker Neil Mellor and defender Stephen Warnock.

 

The Reds squad is: David Martin, Jan Kromkamp, Stephen Warnock, Robbie Fowler, Mark Gonzalez, Fabio Aurelio, Neil Mellor, James Smith, Jack Hobbs, Miki Roque, Paul Anderson, Lee Peltier, Danny Guthrie, Adam Hammill, Godwin Antwi, David Roberts, Salif Diao, Besian Idrizaj.

[Gomez]

Neil Mellor is back! Means he must be getting over that bad injury eh? There was suggestion his career may have been in doubt. Hopefully this is a good sign that he's on his way back to full recovery

but but but they get to see Salif Diao!

 

It is a shame in a way, but maybe if Lincoln hadn't wanted this friendly now, they could have waited till next summer, and with no world cup, would have got a stronger Liverpool team.

 

I think the only time Diao should get on the pitch for Liverpool if he is the kickee in a half time ar$e-kicking contest.

Really, what is the point?

[Gomez]

Still trying to get someone to take him off our hands, perhaps?

 

No one in their right mind would buy someone on the basis of a friendly select XI match against Lincoln City.

 

Well. Maybe one person, but he's over in Dublin watching Kuyt again.

[Ben 23]

Do Lyon want Kuyt?

[Gomez]

2-0 Isrijaz (Or whatever his name is)

[MosRay]

2.0 Besian Idrizaj (HT)

[Gomez]

Finnan off for Ireland. Hopefully tactical. Anyone watching know for sure?

[Redwire]

Finnan off for Ireland. Hopefully tactical. Anyone watching know for sure?

 

He looked ok when he came off.

[DonRafa]

2-1. Defensive f*ck up.

 

No! I hear you say.

 

Not good enough - sack Rafa !

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

...and Parry!

[Gomez]

Not good enough - sack Rafa !

 

Don't you mean...

 

Sack Abblet

[DonRafa]

Don't you mean...

 

Sack Abblet

 

 

Ablett? Aye, him as well!

 

 

[anfield]

so what happened here?

[Maldini]

Think it's a slight shame, though entirely understandable, we aren't taking a first elevenish to Lincoln as part of this whole thing. Just think that they asked for the friendly for a reason and then to show up without Gerrard, Carra, Alonso et al is a bit sad.

 

I know our preparations have to be the priority but it's a shame we couldn't have got this in between Wrexham and Crewe. Having said that there could be a myriad of reasons at either end for that not to have happened.

 

EDIT: And realise getting it in then wouldn't have seen the World Cup players back but you know what I mean.

It was a sell-out anyway, I think we took pretty much everyone that wasn't on international duty didn't we?

[Rahul]

Finished 2-1.

[Superjay]

It were a decent little run out. Gonzo and aurelio linked very well, not only for the first goal. Adam hammil looked good when he came on, was very lucky not to be on the scoresheet. Fowler did alright and paul anderson looked good.

 

I tell ye something you get your £15 quids worth at lincoln. Half time cross bar challenges and sumo wrestling was ace. Especially when they brought out the 2 8 year olds to sumo in the middle of the pitch. Funny as f***, very reminisant of carras kids last match last season.

[Sara]

Lad on est posted this:

 

From the lincolnshire local....

 

 

Although it was like the Royal Variety Show - without the royalty - there was no doubting the grandeur of Liverpool's visit to Sincil Bank last night.

 

While the Reds' crown jewels, Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher, were away on international duty with England, their absence failed to take the shine off a fantastic occasion.

 

The Reds' line-up may not have decorated with their galaxy of stars, but simply having the chance to play the five-time European champions on home soil satisfied every City fan.

 

Of course, this glamorous fixture, played in front of a sell-out crowd, would not have been possible without ex-Imps youngster Jack Hobbs.

 

As part of his £750,000 transfer to Anfield from Sincil Bank last August, the Reds agreed to play this memorable one-off spectacle.

 

Hobbs had only played three minutes of League Two football in a Lincoln shirt before sealing a dream switch to the bright lights of the Premiership.

 

Yet the former Spalding Grammar pupil was in Liverpool's starting line-up and given the ultimate accolade upon his return - being named captain of Liverpool.

 

Reds boss Rafa Benitez, who was sat in the stands, fielded four first-team members with Fabio Aurelio, Jan Kromkamp, Mark Gonzalez and Robbie Fowler all starting.

 

For his part, City head coach John Schofield decided to rest several members of his squad - with notable absentees captain Paul Morgan, defender Lee Beevers, plus strikers Mark Stallard and Jamie Forrester.

 

With a big game against League Two leaders Walsall on Saturday, Schofield did not want any of his own star performers to pick up an injury before the weekend.

 

There was a tremendous atmosphere as the game got underway and, after just three minutes, the Reds showed their class.

 

A good run from Gonzalez caught City napping at the back, but he failed to trouble keeper Alan Marriott.

 

As expected, the Reds dominated possession, but it was the Imps who created the first real opening in the 10th minute.

 

A quick burst of pace from first-year professional Owain Warlow saw him beat two challenges.

 

The Welsh winger fired a low cross into the box, but Gritton - who scored the winner in the 2-1 victory at Torquay on Saturday - just failed to connect with the ball.

 

In return, Fowler was just inches away with a glorious left-foot strike after exchanging passes with Besian Idrizaj.

 

That proved to be a warning sign and, in the 20th minute, Liverpool took the lead.

 

Gonzalez outstripped Ryan Amoo to crash home a terrific left-foot volley.

 

The Chilean's pace was giving the Imps a major headache and, with Aurelio joining the attack at every opportunity, the hosts were forced to dig deep.

 

In the 26th minute, Gonzalez again cut inside from the left and let fly with a shot, which was blocked by defender Colin Cryan.

 

The rebound fell to Aurelio, who failed to trouble Marriott.

 

In the 37th minute, Idrizaj went close with an effort from the edge of the box after some sublime link-up play from Fowler.

 

Gonzalez then embarked on another charging run, receiving a pass from Fowler before ghosting past Amoo.

 

He cut the ball onto his right foot - and was in a prime position to have a strike at goal - but placed his effort over the crossbar.

 

The Imps returned fire through striker Ollie Ryan, who received the ball with his back to goal.

 

He turned expertly, but couldn't keep his shot on target.

 

Chances were coming thick and fast and, with four minutes to go to half-time Liverpool should have doubled their lead.

 

Gonzalez picked out Fowler with a pinpoint pass and the former England ace eased past Cryan.

 

He shot low towards the bottom right-hand corner, but substitute goalkeeper Simon Rayner made a fantastic save.

 

However, Rayner was beaten on the stroke of half-time when Idriazj tapped in after Godwin Antwi's header hit the bar.

 

After the restart, Rayner saved well from substitute Adam Hamill before clutching a long-range effort from Robbie Peltier.

 

City had made a glut of changes at the break and it certainly interrupted their rhythm because the Reds continued to pile on the pressure.

 

They almost grabbed a third goal when Antwi headed Steven Warnock's corner into the grateful arms of Rayner.

 

City had been really quiet as an attacking force, but they were given a free-kick - 25 yards from goal - when Ryan was brought down by Miki Roque.

 

Paul Mayo stepped up and blasted a low shot past the wall, but also well wide of the target.

 

Schofield's side had upped the tempo and, in the 63rd minute they pulled a goal back.

 

Ryan Semple capitalised on some poor defending to fire into an empty net to give City hope.

 

Liverpool responded through Neil Mellor, whose smart turn left Luke Foster tackling thin air. But he fired a shot straight at Rayner.

 

In the 78th minute, good link up play, involving Hammill and Mellor, saw the latter spin in the box, but Cryan stuck out a leg to deflect it behind for a corner.

 

From the following corner, City failed to clear and a ball in from Paul Anderson picked out Mellor.

 

He controlled it with his chest before seeing his volley crash against the foot of the post.

 

Liverpool almost made it 3-1 in the 82nd minute when an astute ball from Hamill picked out the unmarked Mellor on the right.

 

Hamill burst into the box for the return, but - just as he was about to pull the trigger - Foster made a superb last-ditch tackle to avert the danger.

 

The lively Hamill then teed himself up on the edge of the box, striking a low effort to Rayner's bottom corner, which the City stopper kept out with ease.

 

Then in the dying stages, Rayner made another great save, flinging himself low to his left to tip away another effort from Mellor.