Cronky Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 I don't know whether there's a lot to argue about tbh. I'd have gone for Richards for his ability in attack and at set pieces, but there have always been question marks about his positioning and concentration. Downing isn't as bad as people make out, and it's not as though we're flooded out with options for the left side. I'm pleased he's taken the Ox. Despite his age, he showed in the CL that he can handle that level of football. Henderson is probably on standby for his versatility. And if you asked 100 managers whether they'd take Gerrard, all of them would say yes. Adam Johnson. Daniel Sturridge. Aaron Lennon. Well from what I've seen, all three tend to play down the right. You can make a case for any of those three, but not an overwhelming one. Johnson has barely played this season and there are question marks over his reliability. Sturridge hasn't matured yet as a player. Lennon is very right-footed and relies a lot on pace. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NufcBano Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 I don't know whether there's a lot to argue about tbh. I'd have gone for Richards for his ability in attack and at set pieces, but there have always been question marks about his positioning and concentration. Downing isn't as bad as people make out, and it's not as though we're flooded out with options for the left side. I'm pleased he's taken the Ox. Despite his age, he showed in the CL that he can handle that level of football. Henderson is probably on standby for his versatility. And if you asked 100 managers whether they'd take Gerrard, all of them would say yes. Adam Johnson. Daniel Sturridge. Aaron Lennon. Well from what I've seen, all three tend to play down the right. You can make a case for any of those three, but not an overwhelming one. Johnson has barely played this season and there are question marks over his reliability. Sturridge hasn't matured yet as a player. Lennon is very right-footed and relies a lot on pace. Downing has played down the right for Liverpool mostly this season. Bellamy on the left. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MW Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Henderson is the only thing that has taken me completely by surprise Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Cant believe Woy has fell for the assuming Pirlo still plays for Milan trick. I thought he was aware of Italian football? Big school boy error. He should have just stuck to praising Chamberlain's talent, that is all. The fact Ambrosini didnt play either...!! Oh woy. You really plucked that reason out of the sky just before the press conference didn't you? Sounds like he's made a tit of himself BUT that was a significant game which showed that Chamberlain can handle a big occasion against continental opposition. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 I don't know whether there's a lot to argue about tbh. I'd have gone for Richards for his ability in attack and at set pieces, but there have always been question marks about his positioning and concentration. Downing isn't as bad as people make out, and it's not as though we're flooded out with options for the left side. I'm pleased he's taken the Ox. Despite his age, he showed in the CL that he can handle that level of football. Henderson is probably on standby for his versatility. And if you asked 100 managers whether they'd take Gerrard, all of them would say yes. Adam Johnson. Daniel Sturridge. Aaron Lennon. Well from what I've seen, all three tend to play down the right. You can make a case for any of those three, but not an overwhelming one. Johnson has barely played this season and there are question marks over his reliability. Sturridge hasn't matured yet as a player. Lennon is very right-footed and relies a lot on pace. Downing has played down the right for Liverpool mostly this season. Bellamy on the left. Not to sure about the bigger picture with Liverpool this season, but for nearly all of his career at club and international level he's been down the left. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugazi Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 The actual quote is “I was there live and saw how well he dealt with Pirlo and Ambrosini. He can play wide or central and for future and can continue as he started.” Ambrosini was also injured & not on the pitch. Going well so far like Aye but Ox did well against Rui Costa when they played Milan... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chubby Jason Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 The one thing you can say about Downing is that he's been OK for England when he's played recently. He's still been dire for Liverpool all season and shouldn't be in the squad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 The actual quote is “I was there live and saw how well he dealt with Pirlo and Ambrosini. He can play wide or central and for future and can continue as he started.” Ambrosini was also injured & not on the pitch. Going well so far like Aye but Ox did well against Rui Costa when they played Milan... He butt raped George Weah too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.S.R. Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Hodgson spoke to Dalglish at length. Is there no end to the languages this man is fluent in? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 I was impressed by the way he handled Kaka. The guy was invisible on the night. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Adam Johnson has had a productive season when played according to this. http://i.imgur.com/oiUTk.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Poor Woy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 I was impressed by the way he handled Kaka. The guy was invisible on the night. And blimey, Messi - he really couldn't do it on English soil could he? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisMcQuillan Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Well, bye bye Euros. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Shola wedged right were he deserves, between VDV and Mata. And above HBA. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Adam Johnson has had a productive season when played according to this. http://i.imgur.com/oiUTk.jpg I wonder what Downing's minutes per goal/assist stats are. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Shola wedged right were he deserves, between VDV and Mata. And above HBA. Mebz Pards is right, best player at the club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 How come Ba isn't on that list? He can't have dropped off that much, surely. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 143.6, just off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Sess is 203.4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Did anyone of you guys think the F.A are the ones actually selecting the players not the managers? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Did anyone of you guys think the F.A are the ones actually selecting the players not the managers? No, if so Beckham would still be there. ££££££ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 143.6, just off. What did you use for that? Is it just league appearances? Going by transfermarkt.co.uk stats and my math he should just be on there with 136.05. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 IMscouting bro. Dunno how accurate it is tbf. 16 goals and 3 assists in 2729 mins Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubaricho Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 What an utterly depressing and uninspired squad selection. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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