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I thought (maybe stupidly) strengthening the defence would negate the lack of Suarez goals. But we haven't got better at the back.
We may still be oK, we are missing Sturridge too, not many teams can afford to lose the leagues two top scorers and carry on as nothing has happened.
We may still be oK, we are missing Sturridge too, not many teams can afford to lose the leagues two top scorers and carry on as nothing has happened.
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But was Sturridge only one of the top scorers because of Suarez's presence? I would say it would definitely play a part, how much time will tell.Digger wrote:I thought (maybe stupidly) strengthening the defence would negate the lack of Suarez goals. But we haven't got better at the back.
We may still be oK, we are missing Sturridge too, not many teams can afford to lose the leagues two top scorers and carry on as nothing has happened.
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Certainly played a part can't deny that, but during Suarez's ban he was 11 goals in 10 games.Nice One Cyril wrote:But was Sturridge only one of the top scorers because of Suarez's presence? I would say it would definitely play a part, how much time will tell.Digger wrote:I thought (maybe stupidly) strengthening the defence would negate the lack of Suarez goals. But we haven't got better at the back.
We may still be oK, we are missing Sturridge too, not many teams can afford to lose the leagues two top scorers and carry on as nothing has happened.
Which is why its hard to judge Balotelli without a decent strike partner.
Sturridge is the best natural finisher Liverpool have had since Fowler. Don't think he'd be spawing the chances Balotelli has passed up or shooting from the touchline either.
Front three of Lallana/Balotelli-Sturridge-Sterling is decent enough I think.
Problem is Sturridge is made of papermache and Roy is haunting Liverpool from after his post....
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Oh dear
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the other week he was quick to tweet LOL at Uniteds performance at Leicester, bet he regrets thatNice One Cyril wrote:Oh dear
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After the midweek shirt swap incident, I see that Rodgers punished Liverpoo by playing Balo instead of the other way around........
Going soft on a perceived important player again.....
Going soft on a perceived important player again.....
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Suarez showed what they are missing as well. An impressive debut when he's probably not yet match fit.
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How did he miss that?!?! Toeing the line not to get a 2nd yellow too.
Ahh well the glass half full analysis is you have to get into good positions to miss good chances... :?
He's either going to blow up and get sent off or bag a hat-trick, smart money is on the former...
Ahh well the glass half full analysis is you have to get into good positions to miss good chances... :?
He's either going to blow up and get sent off or bag a hat-trick, smart money is on the former...
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man I hope we play two strikers up front against Swansea in the cup on Wednesday. it's not easy to watch Balotelli try to be a Liverpool centre forward up on his own in these early days. I mean when he played with Sturridge briefly you could see the connection there, and when Lambert came on to do the actual centre forward work Mario was able to do a thing or two. The sooner he is drifting out wide less and playing like a CF should the better off we'll be - but will that happen?
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Rumour going round that Liverpool to offload Balloteli in Jan and make 25Mil pound offer for Berahino. 16Mil was a lot for a nutter but 25Mil a bigger risk for a kid still with everything to prove. If true sounds desperate, the pressure is on. Fans grumbling about ticket prices too means Rodgers' honeymoon period most definitely over.
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Honeymoon period over?
We're 3 points off City in 3rd spot with less than a quarter of the season played.
Silly.
When does the Wenger and van Gaal honeymoon period end?....
We're 3 points off City in 3rd spot with less than a quarter of the season played.
Silly.
When does the Wenger and van Gaal honeymoon period end?....
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cheer up Liverpool fans.. balotelli is a man of many talents although scoring is not one of them
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mmmmm This is Rodgers third year in charge.. wenger nearly 30.. and LVG only a few monthsThe Kop wrote:Honeymoon period over?
We're 3 points off City in 3rd spot with less than a quarter of the season played.
Silly.
When does the Wenger and van Gaal honeymoon period end?....
LVG safely still in honeymoon period
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Point was how is Rodgers' honeymoon period over despite being around the mark to what's considered a success, top 4.Kosta Utd wrote:mmmmm This is Rodgers third year in charge.. wenger nearly 30.. and LVG only a few monthsThe Kop wrote:Honeymoon period over?
We're 3 points off City in 3rd spot with less than a quarter of the season played.
Silly.
When does the Wenger and van Gaal honeymoon period end?....
LVG safely still in honeymoon period
Yet van Gaal who promised a title challenge and Wenger who said once stadium debts are under control Arsenal will be a force are 1 behind and equal points respectively.
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Wengers ended when winning the double in his first full season in charge.The Kop wrote:Honeymoon period over?
We're 3 points off City in 3rd spot with less than a quarter of the season played.
Silly.
When does the Wenger and van Gaal honeymoon period end?....
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Nearly 30, reallyKosta Utd wrote:mmmmm This is Rodgers third year in charge.. wenger nearly 30.. and LVG only a few monthsThe Kop wrote:Honeymoon period over?
We're 3 points off City in 3rd spot with less than a quarter of the season played.
Silly.
When does the Wenger and van Gaal honeymoon period end?....
LVG safely still in honeymoon period
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That was one of the best teams the PL has ever seen, really enjoyed watching the 97/98 Arsenal.haywood djablowme wrote:Wengers ended when winning the double in his first full season in charge.The Kop wrote:Honeymoon period over?
We're 3 points off City in 3rd spot with less than a quarter of the season played.
Silly.
When does the Wenger and van Gaal honeymoon period end?....
But, if Wenger's honeymoon was over then and Rodger's honeymoon is supposedly coming to an end. Shouldn't there be more heat on Wenger considering both teams are in the same points?
Funny there's more media scrutiny of Rodgers being a game off 3rd than when Hodgson had the club in the relegation zone at the same point 5 years ago.
I think he need to play media pet, hang his players out to dry and blame the owners to shift blame.
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LVG never promised a title challenge this seasonThe Kop wrote:Point was how is Rodgers' honeymoon period over despite being around the mark to what's considered a success, top 4.Kosta Utd wrote:mmmmm This is Rodgers third year in charge.. wenger nearly 20.. and LVG only a few months
LVG safely still in honeymoon period
Yet van Gaal who promised a title challenge and Wenger who said once stadium debts are under control Arsenal will be a force are 1 behind and equal points respectively.
forget bout wenger.. its time for him to move on..
will be interesting to see Liverpool under Rodgers without goal scoring machine suarez
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yeah my bad, hit the wrong keyMackem Lad wrote:Nearly 30, reallyKosta Utd wrote: mmmmm This is Rodgers third year in charge.. wenger nearly 30.. and LVG only a few months
LVG safely still in honeymoon period
hard for Wenger to have done more than Fergies 26 when he came into the league after SAF
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Explains a lot of your postsKosta Utd wrote:yeah my bad, hit the wrong key
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The Kop wrote:That was one of the best teams the PL has ever seen, really enjoyed watching the 97/98 Arsenal.
But, if Wenger's honeymoon was over then and Rodger's honeymoon is supposedly coming to an end. Shouldn't there be more heat on Wenger considering both teams are in the same points?
Funny there's more media scrutiny of Rodgers being a game off 3rd than when Hodgson had the club in the relegation zone at the same point 5 years ago.
I think he need to play media pet, hang his players out to dry and blame the owners to shift blame.
saw a show on fox the other day about Tony Adams.. showed a few highlights of matches that won the double, great viewing.. had some fantastic players to name a few
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You seem to have forgotten the Utd lovein in preseason?Kosta Utd wrote:LVG never promised a title challenge this seasonThe Kop wrote:Point was how is Rodgers' honeymoon period over despite being around the mark to what's considered a success, top 4.Kosta Utd wrote:mmmmm This is Rodgers third year in charge.. wenger nearly 20.. and LVG only a few months
LVG safely still in honeymoon period
Yet van Gaal who promised a title challenge and Wenger who said once stadium debts are under control Arsenal will be a force are 1 behind and equal points respectively.
forget bout wenger.. its time for him to move on..
will be interesting to see Liverpool under Rodgers without goal scoring machine suarez
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The Adams twins were a huge helpKosta Utd wrote:The Kop wrote:That was one of the best teams the PL has ever seen, really enjoyed watching the 97/98 Arsenal.
But, if Wenger's honeymoon was over then and Rodger's honeymoon is supposedly coming to an end. Shouldn't there be more heat on Wenger considering both teams are in the same points?
Funny there's more media scrutiny of Rodgers being a game off 3rd than when Hodgson had the club in the relegation zone at the same point 5 years ago.
I think he need to play media pet, hang his players out to dry and blame the owners to shift blame.
saw a show on fox the other day about Tony Adams.. showed a few highlights of matches that won the double, great viewing.. had some fantastic players to name a few
adams
overmars
petit
bergkamp
parlour
viera
wright
anekla
adams
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Nice One Cyril wrote:The Adams twins were a huge helpKosta Utd wrote:The Kop wrote:That was one of the best teams the PL has ever seen, really enjoyed watching the 97/98 Arsenal.
But, if Wenger's honeymoon was over then and Rodger's honeymoon is supposedly coming to an end. Shouldn't there be more heat on Wenger considering both teams are in the same points?
Funny there's more media scrutiny of Rodgers being a game off 3rd than when Hodgson had the club in the relegation zone at the same point 5 years ago.
I think he need to play media pet, hang his players out to dry and blame the owners to shift blame.
saw a show on fox the other day about Tony Adams.. showed a few highlights of matches that won the double, great viewing.. had some fantastic players to name a few
adams
overmars
petit
bergkamp
parlour
viera
wright
anekla
adams
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sorry you lost me?The Kop wrote: You seem to have forgotten the Utd lovein in preseason?
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Not hard, you're forgiven....Kosta Utd wrote:sorry you lost me?The Kop wrote: You seem to have forgotten the Utd lovein in preseason?
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For me the honeymoon well and truly ended by about 2006 when he had the likes of Ebouie, Senderos, Denilsen & Bendtner in the same team. Still scratching my head WTF he was thinkinghaywood djablowme wrote:Wengers ended when winning the double in his first full season in charge.The Kop wrote:Honeymoon period over?
We're 3 points off City in 3rd spot with less than a quarter of the season played.
Silly.
When does the Wenger and van Gaal honeymoon period end?....
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lol..The Kop wrote:Not hard, you're forgiven....Kosta Utd wrote:sorry you lost me?The Kop wrote: You seem to have forgotten the Utd lovein in preseason?
ela re.. what are you on about regarding utd lovein preseason?
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How many games has he played in it?Kim Kallstrom wrote:finally breaking his duck in the league cup this morning