Fearthainn

GET THE FECK IN!!!! BARKLEY!!

Quite happy with that first half display. Just need to do better in the final third. Keep running rings around their full backs and when they're exhausted get Deulofeu or even Naismith on.

For a second there I was shocked to find out that Benzema and Ozil had signed for Chelsea. It was when I got to Sergio Ramos that it hit me.

Also wtf is Boa Morte doing in Fulham's new kit?

I'll join too.

Not quite sure how we're 1-0 up, they could have had 3 or 4 by now.

Would be decent backup for someone should Baines leave, but I'd be very disappointed if we go from Baines to Elderson. I'd rather Oviedo starts.

Yes, Martinez seemed to like it at Wigan, too early to tell if he's going to have us playing in that formation regularly though.

I like the player but I don't really see how he fits. Alcaraz as our 4th CB? Don't think he'd be very happy with that.

If we play with 3 at the back he'd still get plenty of playing time.

This would be exactly the kind of signing we need. Not that we particularly need a central defender, but Distin, Alcaraz and Jags are all on the wrong side of 30. This is a young player with a lot of potential, relatively cheap, yet ready to go straight into our starting XI if needed.

Which means he'll probably sign for Spurs or something.

He was brilliant on his day for Portugal and at Porto he was very impressive in spells. Just a shame he has a tendency to sulk as soon as things didn't go his way. If only he had Ronaldo's mentality...

One of my favourite players to watch ever. When he was on the ball I always expected something special.

He's only 29 but he might as well have retired a couple of years ago and no one would have noticed. Such a shame.

Recoba. Good shout.

Quaresma. /close thread

Cadete

Not a phobia but don't like most insects or crawly things. Funnily enough I quite like bees and wasps, despite being stung plenty of times when I was younger. It's mostly cockroaches, worms, centipedes and such disgusting things. Oh and things that fly in my general direction such as moths or dragonflies.

Didn't like spiders before but when I find one inside these days I try and take them back out to the garden, rather than smashing them with the first shoe I can find. They're actually quite nice.

Damn, I need to man up (if you're a member of Liverpool staff please ignore).

Quite happy with that, as most of you have mentioned the main worry is the sloppy passing but that will be worked on. I really hope we play Milan next, how boring would Chelsea be.

If Deulofeu skins their full back again, gives it to Barkley who is fouled in the box after a great touch and Stones scores from the spot I'll wank myself to sleep.

Give Deulofeu the ball and let him dribble everyone, got no time for anything else

Well that wasn't a bad first involvement from Deulofeu!

Yay Deulofeu on! Naismith stays on the pitch, good to see as he's been performing well

Most of their chances came from our poor passing in midfield, which is something that no doubt will be improved over time.

Can't defend against that sort of quality. Very good save from Howard though.

I'd like to see Deulofeu given some minutes but Naismith is playing pretty well here, move him behind Jela and get Osman off.

YES! Jela! Fantastic goal.

Liking what I see so far in this second half.