Frazzle Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Would have liked to have seen Ben Arfa start but it's also nice to see a young kid like Vuckic get a start too. Am certain Ben Arfa will get on at some stage, hopefully to run at them when they're tiring. Options on the bench too. I'm ok with the prospect of Ben Arfa coming on later in the game and taking advantage of fatigue to get into space. As long as the tactics are sound for the first 65(80) minutes, it might be a good move. You could say that about all good attacking players though. I like Vuckic and I'm glad we've gone for an extra midfielder instead of Best. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Prepare to get wet! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishmael Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 If we cannot boss a midfield consisting of Henderson, Adam and Spearing we need chucking in the river Mersey I'd agree if the quality in their defence was a similar standard, but it isn't. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Five o Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 For the love of god, please beat this bastards. Howay the lads Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 It's an interesting line-up. Vuckic won't have the time on the ball I think some are expecting, but it bodes well with respect to a move away from our hoofball of the last few games. Hopefully it won't be as rigid as 4-4-1-1 with Ba and/or Vuckic stranded. Massive game for Mr Cabaye needed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Real insight into Pardew's mindset, obviously quite immature in the way he is not willing to balance things up. Ok, Ben Arfa maybe hasn't tracked his man as many times as (insert any player Pardew likes to put his dick into) but what he offers in attacking play is something other players just cannot. I think it's pathetic from him, just weak Yeah it's weak to do the thing that the fans don't want him to, the easy option is play Ben Arfa as that is what everyone is clamouring for. My thoughts are that Pardew is easing him in, and determined not to risk him when he doesn't have to. At the minute he's clocking up experience and time ready for the extended run he'll get when Ba jets off to the cup. I think it's weak to stubbornly believe you're right even if evidence contradicts it. Hatem said he was almost completely fit. Him at 80% is a better option than Obertan and a better option than Vuckic. I really like Vuckic, think he's a great passer and has a cracking shot but he's not as important a player as Hatem is and can't influence a game like he can. I think there is a cowardly element to it because Hatem's a risk taker and not a percentages player Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Interesting! nice to see Pardew mixing it up, surprised to see Vuckic ahead of Ben Arfa, but him ahead of Tiote and Cabaye is better than their midfield. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 If we cannot boss a midfield consisting of Henderson, Adam and Spearing we need chucking in the river Mersey This! I very very much hope that we go in with the right mentality and belief for this game, They certainly aren't that good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merseyside Mag Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Im more shocked that Maxi has been left out of the Liverpool team. Thats a poor decision on Dalglish's part, the lads scored numerous goals when needed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 If we cannot boss a midfield consisting of Henderson, Adam and Spearing we need chucking in the river Mersey Oh no you didn't. I quite clearly did though Dave, quoting my post is further documentation of this. 0-3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Even if you want to play Vuckic, there's no justification on this Earth for starting Obertan ahead of him. He is utter dross. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Vuckic anytime scorer is 13/2 on Skybet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David28 Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Too excited for this. Nailed on to be 2-0 Liverpool after 15 minutes now... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Even if you want to play Vuckic, there's no justification on this Earth for starting Obertan ahead of him. He is utter dross. I suspect watching Enrique lever him off the ball like a child will become difficult to watch after the first three or four times. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazzle Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 I'm disappointed with no HBA but I think Best-Ba would've been worse, so I'm glad Pardew's brought Vuckic in still. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Geordie Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Interesting to see Vuckic get a start - I wish him well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Even if you want to play Vuckic, there's no justification on this Earth for starting Obertan ahead of him. He is utter dross. I suspect watching Enrique lever him off the ball like a child will become difficult to watch after the first three or four times. 'like' a child?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ritchie Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Is Joe Cole wearing his dad's suit? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Heneage Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 f***ing hell, what a vindictive c*** our manager is. Absolute f***ing bellend. :lol: Brilliant isn't it. The post? It's one of the funnier ones, more because of its silliness than anything else. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Who said he wasn't? He was dropped for that game. Maybe he was rested. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 I'm disappointed with no HBA but I think Best-Ba would've been worse, so I'm glad Pardew's brought Vuckic in still. I agree. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufcjb Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Bellamy..my owh my.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Maybe he was rested. Possibly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Could really do with avoiding defeat here cos Stoke will beat Wigan and close the gap. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Even if you want to play Vuckic, there's no justification on this Earth for starting Obertan ahead of him. He is utter dross. I suspect watching Enrique lever him off the ball like a child will become difficult to watch after the first three or four times. this is true like ...Santon-Barfa... on the left ...Jonas-Simmo... on the right would have been my choice. Jonas and Jose would probably spend the night fondling each other which should work in our favour Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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