markjazzbassist 3,334 Posted February 18 Report Share Posted February 18 It’s here, derby day. Hoping for a miracle win here or draw, just don’t want another loss. Pickford Godfrey Mina keane digne Allan Doucoure gomes james DCL Richarlison Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dunlopp9987 759 Posted February 18 Report Share Posted February 18 8 minutes ago, markjazzbassist said: It’s here, derby day. Hoping for a miracle win here or draw, just don’t want another loss. Pickford Godfrey Mina keane digne Allan Doucoure gomes james DCL Richarlison Think this'll likely be the XI with the exception of Mina. Carlo said he's doubtful for Saturday. I am hoping for a Godfrey/Keane partnership but have a sinking feeling it'll be Holgate/Keane with Godfrey at RB like you had it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Romey 1878 14,140 Posted February 18 Report Share Posted February 18 Stand off these as much as we did City and we're in big trouble. MikeO, Bailey and Btay 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zoo 2.0 1,352 Posted February 18 Report Share Posted February 18 Best chance we're going to get to break the hoodoo considering their in poor form, have to play in the Champions League just before it and don't have any fans in the ground, not to mention that their best player is out injured and their goalkeeper is in bizarre form. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Romey 1878 14,140 Posted February 18 Report Share Posted February 18 3 minutes ago, Zoo 2.0 said: Best chance we're going to get to break the hoodoo considering their in poor form, have to play in the Champions League just before it and don't have any fans in the ground, not to mention that their best player is out injured and their goalkeeper is in bizarre form. They'll have had a day extra rest than us, so I don't know why the CL game comes into your thinking really. We went to pieces against their kids in the cup there last season. It's a mental thing as much as anything for us and until we shift out a few and get more players in who have a better mentality it'll continue to be the case. Plus, I'm really struggling at times to see what Carlo's game plan is, what sort of style he wants us to have. It's all very mish mash at the minute. Btay, dunlopp9987 and Bailey 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pete0 2,162 Posted February 18 Report Share Posted February 18 11 minutes ago, Zoo 2.0 said: their best player is out injured What's happened to Martin Atkinson? Btay, chicagoblue and duncanmckenzieismagic 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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RuffRob 671 Posted February 18 Report Share Posted February 18 Pickford Coleman Keane Godfrey Digne Doucoure Allan Davies DCL James Richarlison I think a similar set up as we had against Utd. Their full backs like to attack, so on any counter get at them in the space they leave on the flanks, and pull centre halves out of position. One thing I was please to see with when we played city was on a rear attacks we actually did it in numbers. Same again please. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 8,278 Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 I have a feeling it will be 3 at the back... Holgate Keane Godfrey Coleman Digne Doucoure Allan James Gylfi Richarlison Quote Link to post Share on other sites
milesey05 307 Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 Can we not field the same team as we did first game of the season?? Can we also have the same result!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Romey 1878 14,140 Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 DCL and Allan are back. Mina is out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MikeO 13,466 Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/55936982 Got 19 (with a little [lot of] help from Josh), just missed Liverpool 2001. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlbanyNYToffee 457 Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 Dream: James thunderbolt from 25 yards in stoppage time to cap 4-3 win, first win at Anfield since 1999. Reality: Lose 2-0 and DCL and Allan do their hamstrings and have to be subbed off first half. One day, one fucking day, the top of the mountain is going to feel so good. I just hope to still be alive when it happens. COYB. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MikeO 13,466 Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 Here we go again. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/56120581 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Romey 1878 14,140 Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 14 minutes ago, MikeO said: Here we go again. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/56120581 Doesn’t like to mention Saint Virgil taking out James in the first few minutes, resulting in him being injured and missing games. Funny thing that. MikeO 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
markjazzbassist 3,334 Posted February 19 Author Report Share Posted February 19 2 hours ago, AlbanyNYToffee said: Dream: James thunderbolt from 25 yards in stoppage time to cap 4-3 win, first win at Anfield since 1999. Reality: Lose 2-0 and DCL and Allan do their hamstrings and have to be subbed off first half. One day, one fucking day, the top of the mountain is going to feel so good. I just hope to still be alive when it happens. COYB. my dream is beating them 20-0 and relegating them in the same match. take them to the sword Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MikeO 13,466 Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/56129857 "Van Dijk, a key figure for Klopp's side since joining from Southampton for £75m in January 2018, required surgery on his anterior cruciate ligament injury following the rash challenge by Pickford." No really? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Btay 2,221 Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 18 hours ago, Matt said: I have a feeling it will be 3 at the back... Holgate Keane Godfrey Coleman Digne Doucoure Allan James Gylfi Richarlison I agree it’s probably this I just hope for Dom in for Gylfi and Richarlison out wide Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Romey 1878 14,140 Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2021/feb/19/liverpool-everton-merseyside-derby-rivals-rematch Look at the pictures used. They're definitely not trying to stoke any flames. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Btay 2,221 Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 3 hours ago, Romey 1878 said: https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2021/feb/19/liverpool-everton-merseyside-derby-rivals-rematch Look at the pictures used. They're definitely not trying to stoke any flames. The worst part is that’s it’s been set up that If a liverpool player makes a truly horrible challenge that breaks one of our players legs, justice will have been served. Absolutely pathetic from the media and liverpool. I remember when Eduardo got his leg broken in a horrible tackle and there was nothing near to this level for that. markjazzbassist, Romey 1878, Matt and 1 other 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Boston Toffee 36 Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 Woke at 4AM here in the states, first thing I thought of was this match. Would love at the very least a draw but who knows. Going to need to be disciplined and not get sucked in to any nonsense. I worry about a guys like Richarlison and Holgate who seem like their emotions can get the better of them and could get a red card.. Come on you Blues RuffRob 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chicagoblue 493 Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 Hit a gas line while digging yesterday. A lot of excitement and a big bill heading my way. Could use some good news today. Need to go out and put them under pressure from the first whistle for me. Coyb Quote Link to post Share on other sites
milesey05 307 Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 Nerves are kicking in now. Majority of my mates support the Shite. Please Everton don’t let my phone take lots of shit texts again. COYB 💪 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RuffRob 671 Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 4 hours ago, Boston Toffee said: Woke at 4AM here in the states, first thing I thought of was this match. Would love at the very least a draw but who knows. Going to need to be disciplined and not get sucked in to any nonsense. I worry about a guys like Richarlison and Holgate who seem like their emotions can get the better of them and could get a red card.. Come on you Blues I also think this game could be a bit spicy - It wouldn't surprise me if Liverpool put some big hits in and maybe look for a bit Van Dyke retribution. Been plenty of unnecessary talk in the media about the Pickford tackle again . Our players need to be professional and not get sucked in to any of this rubbish. Ref needs to be on the look out any sly Liverpool digs and nip it in the bud. Boston Toffee 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MikeO 13,466 Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
milesey05 307 Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 Wish Carlo would tell us some truths!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dunlopp9987 759 Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 Just now, MikeO said: Looks like a 5-3-1-1? Yeesh. Well, all I can do is hope. COYB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RuffRob 671 Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 three at the back Colemen and Digne wing backs? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dunlopp9987 759 Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 Just now, milesey05 said: Wish Carlo would tell us some truths!! Why? He understands the mental aspect of the game, better for them to think Allan and DCL are starting. Don't see why our knowing of anything really matters MikeO, RuffRob and London Blue 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zoo 2.0 1,352 Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 6 minutes ago, RuffRob said: three at the back Colemen and Digne wing backs? Standard four at the back with Digne as a left winger as opposed to left back IMO. James on the right with Gomes in the middle and Charlie up top. In other news, I've felt sick all day. Fucking hate derby day. nyblue23 and chicagoblue 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dunlopp9987 759 Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 Just now, Zoo 2.0 said: Standard four at the back with Digne as a left winger as opposed to left back IMO. James on the right with Sigurdsson in the middle and Charlie up top. In other news, I've felt sick all day. Fucking hate derby day. Gomes instead of Siggy you mean? chicagoblue 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
markjazzbassist 3,334 Posted February 20 Author Report Share Posted February 20 Just now, Zoo 2.0 said: Standard four at the back with Digne as a left winger as opposed to left back IMO. James on the right with Sigurdsson in the middle and Charlie up top. In other news, I've felt sick all day. Fucking hate derby day. Gylfi on the bench, Gomes starting. Looks 442 to me as well Quote Link to post Share on other sites
milesey05 307 Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 1 minute ago, dunlopp9987 said: Why? He understands the mental aspect of the game, better for them to think Allan and DCL are starting. Don't see why our knowing of anything really matters It’s more for my benefit so I don’t get my hopes up!! Then dashed dunlopp9987 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dunlopp9987 759 Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 1 minute ago, milesey05 said: It’s more for my benefit so I don’t get my hopes up!! Then dashed As long as we're not being trounced, I love being able to bring Allan and DCL on at some point to change the game. Potential super-subs Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RuffRob 671 Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 2 minutes ago, Zoo 2.0 said: Standard four at the back with Digne as a left winger as opposed to left back IMO. James on the right with Sigurdsson in the middle and Charlie up top. In other news, I've felt sick all day. Fucking hate derby day. I quite like Digne as a winger in games against the top teams. Great going forward, but proper cover defensively as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
milesey05 307 Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 1 minute ago, dunlopp9987 said: As long as we're not being trounced, I love being able to bring Allan and DCL on at some point to change the game. Potential super-subs Potentially too late also. 😉 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bailey 5,093 Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 I'm not sure it is 442. It was my first thought as well but is Carlo going to risk James up against one of the most attacking full backs in the league? I would put someone else's money on it being 532, with James doing what he pleases. dunlopp9987 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dunlopp9987 759 Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 2 minutes ago, Bailey said: I'm not sure it is 442. It was my first thought as well but is Carlo going to risk James up against one of the most attacking full backs in the league? I would put someone else's money on it being 532, with James doing what he pleases. This was my thinking. Have him float around wherever he wants in front of the midfield three Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dunlopp9987 759 Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 The more I look at this lineup, the more I fear we will get overrun. Or at the very least, not offer anything going forward. We're going to have very little possession, and we have absolutely zero pace to hit on the counter. Could be a long, long afternoon nyblue23 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Palfy 3,668 Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 20 minutes ago, RuffRob said: I quite like Digne as a winger in games against the top teams. Great going forward, but proper cover defensively as well. So do I for slightly different reasons being Godfrey is far better at the defensive aspect of being a LB, but far worse in the offensive aspects, but seem to work well as a pair. Not quite a Baines Pienaar partnership but keep working at it and you never know. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Isaiah 276 Posted February 20 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 20 Their weakness is defence so I'll be really disappointed if we sit back, have 18% possession, and no shots on goal until the 86th minute. Get at them. London Blue, Zoo 2.0, nyblue23 and 4 others 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BedfordBlue 85 Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 Getting pissed off with Ancelotti saying players are back then not playing them how long has Allen been fit now Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Palfy 3,668 Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 Anyone listening to Klopp he’s a gobby prick, we need to stuff these and shut him up London Blue 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
milesey05 307 Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 Not feeling it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Palfy 3,668 Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 Are Allan and DCL on the bench just to make the 7 up, or is there a realistic chance they can come on and play. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Boston Toffee 36 Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 Might be our strongest bench of the season Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Palfy 3,668 Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 DCL can’t be physically fit or it would be a no brainer that he starts, because he’s definitely match fit, I can understand Allan not starting because of match fitness. nyblue23 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nyblue23 633 Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 4 minutes ago, Palfy said: DCL can’t be physically fit or it would be a no brainer that he starts, because he’s definitely match fit, I can understand Allan not starting because of match fitness. Yeah DCL not starting is not a good sign. Worries me about him even coming in as a sub because if he’s not fit enough to start, sounds like a prime opportunity for aggravation. Palfy 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wiggytop 688 Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 I trust and how Carlo has got this right, COYB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Palfy 3,668 Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 Big players perform in big games this is James opportunity to prove that theory. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Palfy 3,668 Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 Just now, nyblue23 said: Yeah DCL not starting is not a good sign. Worries me about him even coming in as a sub because if he’s not fit enough to start, sounds like a prime opportunity for aggravation. Agreed mate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zoo 2.0 1,352 Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 No fans and I still need to mute the TV because their playing you know what over the tannoy. Just seen that the camera panned to VVD, great how Sky have pushed the agenda and a ball hasn't even been kicked yet. markjazzbassist 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wiggytop 688 Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 Need to put pressure on Kabak and Henderson could be their weak spot. FFS only two mentions of VVD and the injury in the last minute! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
markjazzbassist 3,334 Posted February 20 Author Report Share Posted February 20 COYB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
badaids 665 Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 Please please please please please please please please PLEASE beat this pile of shiters, and if you can't just make you you leave everything on the pitch. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dunlopp9987 759 Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 Oh Ben...what a chance Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Palfy 3,668 Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 Get in Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bailey 5,093 Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 Get in! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dunlopp9987 759 Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 COYB!!!!!! Their defense is UTTER FUCKING DROSS Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bailey 5,093 Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 Doucoure winning the ball twice, into the feet of James and a great run and finish from Richie. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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