Incognito Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 That midfield was gash. Stevie G's hollywood ball is overrated, overused, and way past its sell-by date. Teams like Citeh will sit behind and watch that all day long without much to worry about. Markovic and Can did bring a spark to that area, so they could still eventually look good in there. Stevie G's Hollywood ball is like all passes. Hit his target= good. Doesn't hit his target = bad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themanupstairs Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 That midfield was gash. Stevie G's hollywood ball is overrated, overused, and way past its sell-by date. Teams like Citeh will sit behind and watch that all day long without much to worry about. Markovic and Can did bring a spark to that area, so they could still eventually look good in there. Stevie G's Hollywood ball is like all passes. Hit his target= good. Doesn't hit his target = bad. Really? So you don't think there are passes that move the team better or create more openings than other types of passes? Very few of Gerrard's long passes are actually effective. They remind me of Cabaye's floated corners, which even if they hit their target, are still useless and pretty much shit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 That midfield was gash. Stevie G's hollywood ball is overrated, overused, and way past its sell-by date. Teams like Citeh will sit behind and watch that all day long without much to worry about. Markovic and Can did bring a spark to that area, so they could still eventually look good in there. Stevie G's Hollywood ball is like all passes. Hit his target= good. Doesn't hit his target = bad. Really? So you don't think there are passes that move the team better or create more openings than other types of passes? Very few of Gerrard's long passes are actually effective. They remind me of Cabaye's floated corners, which even if they hit their target, are still useless and pretty much shit. It was the way past its sell by date bit I was referring to. A successful long ball though obviously harder to pull off is a thing of beauty. Gerrard like Beckham before him does it without success too often though I agree. Hoddle was the master of this skill. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 From the point of view of the competition, it was a bit worrying that Liverpool played so well but still ended up with a comprehensive beating. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LesPaul Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 As a player playing every week in a title challenging side, Gerrard is finished. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froggy Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Liverpool have no chance of winning the league. I expect City an Chelsea to be at least 10 points clear of the rest at the end, with City winning it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Think Everton will finish above them. The def still isn't right and the midfield is average. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 From the point of view of the competition, it was a bit worrying that Liverpool played so well but still ended up with a comprehensive beating. City do that to almost everyone tbf, they are ridiculously clinical and have the deepest squad in the league. It's why they won it last year and IMO at least why they'll win it again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raconteur Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 I think Mario will be a really good signing for them - he'll go a long way towards filling the void left by Suarez. It's a damned fucking shame. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 I think Mario will be a really good signing for them - he'll go a long way towards filling the void left by Suarez. It's a damned fucking shame. Balotelli scored 8 goals outside of set pieces last season or so I was told Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 It's a massive gamble for Liverpool, but for £16m they'll never get a player guaranteed to take them to the next level. Worth a punt, but I'd say less than 50% chance of success. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ste Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 If he bothers himself, and takes on board what people say to him, then £16m will look like a bargain. It's about time he grew up as a player and I don't know if he'll do that at Liverpool. There's a real talent there, if only he could see what he could be. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shush Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 If he bothers himself, and takes on board what people say to him, then £16m will look like a bargain. It's about time he grew up as a player and I don't know if he'll do that at Liverpool. There's a real talent there, if only he could see what he could be. I've given out a bit of stick to Liverpool fans for wasting the money on a risk like him. Just be typical now he hits form and gives them ammo to ram my own words down my throat. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 At the price it's worth a go even if it fails, it is a risk though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Liverpool won't win the league, but they ought not to be too concerned by their defeat to City who are the Champions and for me still the best in the division. Liverpool were to expansive and open and shouldn't have approached the game as they did, but this is how they play just as we played the way we did under KK and they will absolutely kill the majority of sides they face playing the way they do. I expect them to challenge, but fall short ultimately. It's a straight fight between City and Chelsea for me then a fight between Arsenal, Liverpool, Everton and spurs for the other two CL spots. They are the best footballing side in the league and although I can't stand them as a club, I do enjoy watching them play. They remind me a lot of KK's NUFC team, a real joy to watch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Liverpool lack a goalscoring threat in midfield, and upfront it's just Sturridge at the minute. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shush Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Liverpool won't win the league, but they ought not to be too concerned by their defeat to City who are the Champions and for me still the best in the division. Liverpool were to expansive and open and shouldn't have approached the game as they did, but this is how they play just as we played the way we did under KK and they will absolutely kill the majority of sides they face playing the way they do. I expect them to challenge, but fall short ultimately. It's a straight fight between City and Chelsea for me then a fight between Arsenal, Liverpool, Everton and spurs for the other two CL spots. They are the best footballing side in the league and although I can't stand them as a club, I do enjoy watching them play. They remind me a lot of KK's NUFC team, a real joy to watch. You don't see Arsenal rivalling City or Chelsea? - They keep adding in more quality players, if Ozil finds his feet and as does Sanchez does well early they could start to challenge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest thenorthumbrian Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 From the point of view of the competition, it was a bit worrying that Liverpool played so well but still ended up with a comprehensive beating. The competition could very quickly become a two horse race, not good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 It's a massive gamble for Liverpool, but for £16m they'll never get a player guaranteed to take them to the next level. Worth a punt, but I'd say less than 50% chance of success. A massive gamble, £16m for a striker? Nah. Only for little clubs like us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 L'pool's biggest problem is still that defence. It's not well-drilled at all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 L'pool's biggest problem is still that defence. It's not well-drilled at all. they'll still outscore the majority of the league and it'll keep them in contention to near the end i reckon, they'll trip up as they've just done against citeh's and chelski's Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 L'pool's biggest problem is still that defence. It's not well-drilled at all. they'll still outscore the majority of the league and it'll keep them in contention to near the end i reckon, they'll trip up as they've just done against citeh's and chelski's Contention for what? 4th would be brilliant for them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themanupstairs Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 How do they plan on using Balotelli? Will he play in a front 2 with Sturridge? or central in a 433 with Sturridge and Sterling either side of him? Can't quite understand who will give way for him in the current line-up. He would apparently bring out the best in Coutinho playing alongside Sturridge, so does mean this Sterling will be making way? So many questions, so few fucks given. Fuck off LFC. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froggy Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Madness if they move Sturridge out of position to accommodate Balotelli. If anything Balotelli will play wide like he did in his early Inter days. I'd imagine Coutinho will be the one to give way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Sterling and Coutinho will alternate playing behind Balo and Sturridge I imagine. Will mostly be Sterling though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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