The Official Liverpool FC Thread

[wilai]

12 minutes ago, RickG16 said:

Third referee then! In a hair splitting mood?

No such thing as a third referee......it is a FOURTH official. You really do take the biscuit????

[wilai]

Elliott had successful surgery on his left ankle fracture/dislocation yesterday. No timeline for recovery given as yet.

[mrbojangles]

1 hour ago, wilai said:

Elliott had successful surgery on his left ankle fracture/dislocation yesterday. No timeline for recovery given as yet.

Best wishes to the lad. Nobody likes to see someone get injured like that, no matter what club they play for.

[wilai]

JK apparently been interested in Salzburg's Adeyemi for a while. Very impressive last night. He won 3 penalties in 30 minutes .....Guess that means Man U will soon join the race!????

[wilai]

Kids play Milan at 19:00 Thai time this evening. beIN Sport 2 and BT Sport 1 both showing the game.

 

Won 1-0....Woltman with the goal.

Edited September 15, 2021 by wilai
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[wilai]

Off and running in the Champs League. Scoreline didn't reflect our dominance (at least for 90% of the game) against a top side. Good performances throughout the team and a deserved Gerard-esque winner from Hendo, Perfect response to the odd idiot who doesn't rate him????

 

Early days in a very tough group but three points on the board is a good start.  Commentators and pundits (BT) waxed lyrical throughout. My favourite comment  was when the ball burst.....'Liverpool have passed the ball to death!'????

[jellydog]

Apparently Bobby has impregnated his better half.

 

 

[wilai]

On 9/10/2021 at 7:27 PM, wilai said:

Bobby F remains injured.

Back in training next week.????

[wilai]

All change at the back. Robbo on the bench TAA sick and Konate makes debut with VVD. Jimmy Milner at RB vs Zaha!

[wilai]

Another 3-0 win against a decent Palace XI. Vieira has certainly improved them and once Edouard gets settled, the goals output should increase. We weren't brilliant but given a 'scratch' back 4 (sorry VVD!), dealt with their threat pretty well after the first couple of minutes. 'Hitman' Jimmy Milner had Zaha in his pocket (or on his <deleted>) for most of the game. He, dovetailing with Hendo, meant TAA wasn't missed and both linked up well with Mo.

 

As usual, we missed a fair number of chances with Jota being the main culprit this time. Stand outs for me were Alisson, (when required,) Jimmy M, Thiago, and Mo of course. He seems to be working harder than ever these days and it's good to see. His celebration was a bit off but maybe the influx of new strikers in the PL has really got him psyched up for the top goal-scorer award?

 

 

[BangrakBob]

15 minutes ago, wilai said:

Another 3-0 win against a decent Palace XI. Vieira has certainly improved them and once Edouard gets settled, the goals output should increase. We weren't brilliant but given a 'scratch' back 4 (sorry VVD!), dealt with their threat pretty well after the first couple of minutes. 'Hitman' Jimmy Milner had Zaha in his pocket (or on his <deleted>) for most of the game. He, dovetailing with Hendo, meant TAA wasn't missed and both linked up well with Mo.

 

As usual, we missed a fair number of chances with Jota being the main culprit this time. Stand outs for me were Alisson, (when required,) Jimmy M, Thiago, and Mo of course. He seems to be working harder than ever these days and it's good to see. His celebration was a bit off but maybe the influx of new strikers in the PL has really got him psyched up for the top goal-scorer award?

 

 

The Egyptian King looks like he might be tuning it up a notch this season, is that possible...Likewise, I thought Milner did well. Incredible the ability he has to slot in to such a role like today and at his age. 

Hope Thiago went off as a precaution only, he really is playing the part this season. 

Thought Konate was little nervous today, a couple of moments that could have been costly if it wasn't for Alison. 

And if it wasn't for Alison it could have been 1-1 all in the 73 minute. We need to put away more chances. 

Good to see Naby smiling today too.

13 points from 15, 1 goal against!

 

[wilai]

Thiago out for Norwich and Brentford as is Firmino (who did start training today). TAA may be fit for Brentford. A few kids will get a chance against Norwich. Curtis Jones a definite starter.

[wilai]

Straight forward passage through to the next round with decent performances from most. Three young debutants all played their part. Other than giving away the pen (saved by Kelleher), Bradley did well supporting 16 year old Gordon down the right hand side of the attack  and may soon usurp Neco as TAA's understudy. Morton, who replaced the injured Keita at half time was calm and assured in a more holding role than his normal one.

 

Minamino was probably the stand out and looked sharp whenever the ball came to him. Origo continued to look better than last year. Maybe there is still hope for him, and Konate got his 2nd clean sheet in two games. Gomez led by example in his first game as skipper. After last year's CB debacle, we now look very strong in that department. Poor old Phillips still can't get a game. The greek scouser got another assist and is proving a very decent back up for Robbo.

[wilai]

Anny Road redevelopment to start next week. Estimated cost 60m and will increase ground capacity to 61k plus.????

[wilai]

PNE v LFC will be on Wed 27th Oct. Sky are showing it.

[wilai]

Entertaining game but many had an off day, particularly the back 4, all of whom looked uncertain at times. Brentford showed that they are no mugs, well organised at the back and Toney/ Mbeumo always effective when the long balls were played up to them. We missed the usual number of chances to make the game safe but for once we were let down at the back. Still, a point clear at the top so got to be happy with that????

[BangrakBob]

3 hours ago, wilai said:

Entertaining game but many had an off day, particularly the back 4, all of whom looked uncertain at times. Brentford showed that they are no mugs, well organised at the back and Toney/ Mbeumo always effective when the long balls were played up to them. We missed the usual number of chances to make the game safe but for once we were let down at the back. Still, a point clear at the top so got to be happy with that????

Mane is driving me nuts....Tsimikas is looking more favourable of late and Fab had a rare off game. You could see the last couple of games missed chances were going to bite, I mean what the <deleted> are we doing letting 2-3 lads sit on the back of Trent for not 1 but 2 goals. Another missed opportunity , all credit to Brentford, they played to win. 

I'm just glad it's this week, a wake up call before City.  

[wilai]

TAA missing from Porto squad. No further details as yet. Keita was fit to travel as was Neco Williams so he, or maybe Milner or Gomez can cover RB.

[wilai]

Kids play Porto away in the UEFA Youth League tonight at 20:30 thai time. On BT ESPN if you can get it

 

Finished 1-1.....Frauendorf with the goal.

Edited September 28, 2021 by wilai
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[wilai]

Sad news for all reds fans. 'Sir' Roger Hunt passed away aged 83. A Liverpool Legend my favourite player of the sixties. YNWA

 

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[champers]

Bolton fans too. Roger joined us after his career at Liverpool. He just had a couple of seasons before retiring but, as a boyhood Bolton fan, he was often at Burnden and the Reebok when we moved there.

RIP.

[BlueScouse]

Good article in the Guardian about Roger Hunt.

 

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2021/sep/28/roger-hunt-bill-shankly-striker-liverpool-england-football

[wilai]

We do love a Porto away game! 5-1 win with Salah x2, Mata and Firmino x2 scoring. Jota could easily have had a couple himself as well.

 

Decent performances from everyone but Jones in particular was brilliant. Played a part in all five goals and his all round display was exceptional. Milner covered well in place of TAA and may well be needed again at the weekend as TAA looks to have a groin strain.

 

Next up in the CL is a double header with Atletico Madrid. Luis Suarez et al. Will be interesting.????

[BangrakBob]

6 hours ago, wilai said:

We do love a Porto away game! 5-1 win with Salah x2, Mata and Firmino x2 scoring. Jota could easily have had a couple himself as well.

 

Decent performances from everyone but Jones in particular was brilliant. Played a part in all five goals and his all round display was exceptional. Milner covered well in place of TAA and may well be needed again at the weekend as TAA looks to have a groin strain.

 

Next up in the CL is a double header with Atletico Madrid. Luis Suarez et al. Will be interesting.????

That was brilliant. Curtis Jones take a bow, talk about taking your chance. He ran that game, 20 years old, away at Porto!

Porto only conceded 1 goal in their previous 4 CL matches, before that we it was 4-0 to us. 

I thought everyone played well, again Milner at RB, incredible. 

Bring on Sunday, these lads are ready!

[wilai]

Started ok but fell away badly after 10 minutes. Far too passive and let City run the game in the first half. Passing was as bad as I've seen for a while and too many long balls. Really missed TAA as poor Mo was left completely isolated and Jimmy M struggled against Foden. Should probably have had a red unless the ref saw it as exaggeration from Silva and/or he was already giving a foul for Henderson's challenge a second earlier. Either way, he was lucky to stay on.

 

Thankfully, JK sorted things at half time and we were much better 2nd half. Two brilliant goals from Mane (Mo's assist was sublime) and a GOTS contender from the man himself, (when he seemed to beat half their team in the space of five yards) saw us twice take deserved leads only for City to pull things back through Foden's well taken effort and De Bruyne's deflected shot (thought Alisson had it covered until it hit Matip). Fabinho had what for a split second looked like an open goal to win it, but was maybe taken by surprise and Rodri made a crucial block. 

 

All in all, a great game to watch and a draw was probably a fair result in the end.  These two and Chelsea look streets ahead of the rest of the league so far at least (apologies  to any Brentford/Brighton lads out there).????

 

Now we have two weeks of International dross to put up with...Every silver lining has a cloud????

[mrbojangles]

2 hours ago, wilai said:

saw us twice take deserved leads

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[wilai]

Young Kaide Gordon has signed his first pro contract with us.....Might get in the first team sooner rather than later the way injuries are building up. Jones and Jota have joined the list but hopefully not too serious.????

[BangrakBob]

On 10/8/2021 at 11:43 PM, wilai said:

Young Kaide Gordon has signed his first pro contract with us.....Might get in the first team sooner rather than later the way injuries are building up. Jones and Jota have joined the list but hopefully not too serious.????

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[BangrakBob]

Not looking forward to Watford now. They've a new manager and our first 11 player availability is not looking good. Likely no Fab, Alison, Trent is out, Thiago and Curtis both doubtful. I'm not really wanting to see a 36 year old midfielder playing at right back again, no offence to the legend but it's a tough gig at that age week in week out. Gomez please. 

[wilai]

5 hours ago, BangrakBob said:

Not looking forward to Watford now. They've a new manager and our first 11 player availability is not looking good. Likely no Fab, Alison, Trent is out, Thiago and Curtis both doubtful. I'm not really wanting to see a 36 year old midfielder playing at right back again, no offence to the legend but it's a tough gig at that age week in week out. Gomez please. 

Curtis played for Eng <21s last night setting up the winner so hopefully he will be fine. Not heard an update on TAA as yet.

 

Update: TAA in training pics.

Edited October 12, 2021 by wilai
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