It's not about the size of the body, it's being taught how to use it. So it doesn't matter how big Kewell, Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo were or weren't at 16/17, they were fully aware of how to fight for a ball. Sometimes it can't be coached. Some players have an internal pride that means they will neve...

It would seem the R-Type GK is still the dominant type. Apart from the 3 years of Barca dominance with Valdez in goals (who realistically is not dominant as eitehr type but is more A than R), majority of the major leagues of Europe and the UCL have been won by teams with R type GK's. Man Utd 90's wi...

Have the coaches been confirmed? I would assume as MB has been asked to vacate the 1st team spot he'd be leaving the 15's? It's strange how some clubs can (not saying this is the case at Birks, just a general observation) can post trial dates without having confirmed their coaches for the next year....

Rumour mentioned during the LFC vs BVB game, Falcao to LFC... This would be an awesome transfer, especially with how solid the back line (Lovren esp) and holding midfielders looked. Adding Falcao to a combo of Studge/Sterling/Coutinho/Lallana/Markovic/Lambert would be an amazing prospect that will q...

Comparing Spurs last season to Liverpool this season is just more terrible trolling from the old, old people on this forum, who should've expired 25 years ago, when they started losing their hair!! They seem to have loads of midfielders and defenders now, but only one recognised forward in Sturridg...

Surely Man U fans and Arsenal fans are still a little concerned about their lack of class defenders? S. De Vrij has reportedly joined Lazio for 8.5m pounds. Surely he would have been a perfect fit for either team, especially at that price. As a LFC supporter, I wish we'd sold Skrtel and bought De Vr...

What will the FFSA do for punishment next year if the "alignment of leagues" goes ahead. If junior teams always play in the same div as the seniors, will the FFSA have the power/balls to deduct points from the senior team if a junior team/s are caught deliberately breaking the rules? (as p...

totsreds08 wrote:

getborn wrote:
Is he Liverpool quality?

I think he will be a very good backup player. Anyone who's watched him will know his quality. Will have a similar effect that Bellamy had.

Except he won't go after anyone with a golf club...

another old man manc bumping a Liverpool thread :lol: I don't think the bindippers realise the effect that the loss of Suarez will have. It will be interesting to see how Sturridge gets on now he gets no space. I hear where you are coming from, flip side is though, it will be interesting to see how...

http://www.espnfc.com/story/1944862/liverpool-confirm-luis-suarez-move-to-barcelona Suarez deal confirmed. As I've always said, if someone wants to go then let them, and to triple our money in 2 and half years, not an investor in the world that wouldn't jump at making that return on 22mil. Now; tell...

So long as they are playing regularly (not always having to start but at least 66% league games and all cup games).
We don't need another Rogic situation, top talent wasted on the bench or not in the squad.
Might help toughen Oar up a bit too which could only help.

Can't decide whether Arsenal or United are winning the league this season? Neither if they don't, like LFC, reshape their defence. Going forward was not an issue for Arsenal, ManU r Liverpool last year, it was goals they conceded. Based on the last Liverpool vs Arsenal league game at Anfield, I'm h...

Sanchez to LFC doesn't make sense while we still have Suarez/Studge/Sterlo/Coutinho/Suso and possibly Lallana. IF we deal Suarez to Barca / Madrid, why take Sanchez (and his wages) as part of the deal, as it will still leave us overloaded out wide. We would need a goal scorer to replace Suarez (Cav...

Barca and LFC apparently meeting in London this week to discuss 80mil cash or cash plus Sanchez for Suarez. As good as Shanchez has been this WC I still feel he is not what LFC need, especially after Lallana coming in and the link to Origi and Markovic. We could also use the cash to get a more suita...

Sanchez to LFC doesn't make sense while we still have Suarez/Studge/Sterlo/Coutinho/Suso and possibly Lallana. IF we deal Suarez to Barca / Madrid, why take Sanchez (and his wages) as part of the deal, as it will still leave us overloaded out wide. We would need a goal scorer to replace Suarez (Cava...

One of the biggest problems with Football in SA is that no club's are developing a system throughout their club as tghey are all following the "win at all costs" dogma. We need to develop different systems to expand the base of development. Even if each state had a different system it wou...

Might help if you knew the full story Jesta before shooting your gob off !!! Numerous under 13's are being rotated through the 14's every game to give them experience for next season and beyond. The 14s have lost a few players since the start of the season to injuries, skilleroos and afl. Tell me w...

So the 13A JPL team aren't able to move 1 player up this year, but the whole team will be ready for JPL 14A next year? Or (forgive the cynicism) is it that they do not have a player capable of winning matches for the 14s Sorry, but you'll never convince me that a team wouldn't have one player capabl...

Hummels to Man U Strootman to Man U David Luiz to Barca Costa to Chelsea Moyes to WBA Worm to Liverpool First 2 I wish were heading to Liverpool, as both are exactly what we need. Lallana and Shaw seem to be done deals pending a "transfer request" from Lallana and personal terms for Shaw. ...

Correct, Bayern are 1 point and -9 GD worse off that last season. However, Dortmund are 4 points better off, so that can play a part in Bayerns table looking slightly weaker. Still champions of Germany by a mile though. To beat them this year, Madrid had to spend over 100mil pounds (mostly on Bale)....

Why not promote from below and ask for a player to join at the youngest age group?

As much as Sterling has come on this year, he's still not ready to start for England in a WC (maybe game 3 of group if already qualified). He is still very raw, not consistent enough with his first touch and decision making. He also won't be playing along side Suarez, who a lot of people underestima...

http://espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1794653/jose-mourinho-rest-key-champions-league-players-liverpool-match?cc=3436 Let the mind games begin. Mourinho is certainly trying to put the onus back on the "club" for their results. Rest players at the weekend, lose, and it's all ok as they are gett...

Chelsea 0-0 Atletico Madrid Real Madrid may also draw with Bayern Munich in the first leg Really?!?! Such a wise statement doesn't belong in this forum... :roll: But I'll go out on limb and say that Bayern MAY beat Madrid, and Madrid MAY beat Bayern... but I'm only 33% sure of each option (Draw, Wi...

ozzie owl wrote:

BTAC wrote:Surely Allardyce's time has come?

Mike Bassett?

At least in the end we knew what system he was playing... 4-4 f%^$ing 2. Though I'd love to see a press conference about the Christmas Tree that looks more like a Christmas Pudding

Those pics are classics. Klopp: he's the guy they should be going all guns blazing for. If he accepts, I'd expect to see Reus, Hummels, Bender, Schmelzer all follow him, lucky Gotze and Lewandowski have already gone to Bayern. Klopp might consider it too as at least Man Utd aren't forced/accept in t...

One thing it would be good to get your thoughts on, which Stevie G song do you like the best: The Classic: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elVt-NszDtI Or the New: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjPbTNLn0Zc unfortunately couldn't find a match day new song on youtube for a "fair" comparison, ...

I'd say due to run in and games in hand City are favourites. But I would love title number 19. We won a title and a European cup the year I was born and now we have a chance to win the title in the same year/season my son was born... be a great story to tell him later (especially as he will be dress...

City at Everton, agreed won't be "easy", but not the type of challenge required to deny them of all 3 points... probably the first time in my life I'm barracking for Everton though...

I would love more than anything to win the title this year (especially having a best mate of 20+ years as a Man U supporter), but this one is City's to lose. With only LFC at Anfield as a real test (Arsenal are showing they are not a real test any more), and majority of their games with some of the ...