"I have very critical of Joe from the first day. He is a gifted player but is a bit lightweight for the job he has been asked to do.Please Joe, have the confidence to hold the ball and not get rid like a hot potato. Dont be afraid to carry the ball."
"your attack statistics tells it all..take a look at it..please have at least one shot on target..our ALONSO was not like u..!!
or watch Cabaye of
newcastle..!! "
"I am pleased for the consistency reached by our side as you say Joe, but given our lack of finishers I am very angry for what BR said yesterday in the press conference, we need necessarily to strenghten our strikeforce in january, never mind if BR says that FSG have to balance the books, otherwise it would be a shame and a lack of respect vs our supporters!"
"Duels Won
51.6%
Aerial duels won
38.9%
Is that good enough for Liverpool Football Club? Almost only half duels won and it would appear he is short in the rear! "
"4 clean sheets in the last 7 league games, only conceeded 4 goals in 7 games, 8 games unbeaten. It's really looking pretty good. In the last 8 games we've taken 14 points, which would give us 66 points if extrapolated over the whole season, only a smidgeon outside the top four in all the last 4 seasons. "
"Only the first few games let us down, but they were Rodgers' first five league games in charge of Liverpool, so of course we wouldn't be at our best yet. Not to mention that they were against City (last years Champions), United (last years runners up), Arsenal (last years third place getters), West Brom (3rd in the league), and Sunderland (okay, they aren't the best, but we still got a point)."
"it not that we want to get on your nerve we understand timeis needed for stable good result but we want all to be alert and aware.no especial preference to anyone."
"You've been excellent for us Joe. You've come straight into the side, and in the absence of Lucas - our most consistent midfielder until injured - you've held that holding role down well. When Lucas returns we'll be better, you'll have more support. The winning run beckons..."
"I'm not confident a winning run will come, I'll be surprised if we win 3 games on the trot this season. You have to score goals to win games and if Suarez doesn't score we don't win! Except for united Iv not seen the team keep concentration for the full 90 mins! Decent first half against Swansea and the second half was slow and frustrating for a fan to watch! YNWA"
"dont blame joe(xavi,inesta messi)allen blame rodgers coz thats how he wants joe to play the same with gerrard rodgers is tellin them how to play we all run here we all run there ha ha ha "
"I hear LFC supporters are intellegent and patient. Some are definitely not. Until Lucas comes back, JA offinsive stats will be limited. Without him and of course LS, we'd be bottom. LFC need a replacement for SG (attacking mid), a left back and a Cavani/Saldado."
"The current squad can only give one good half. The current squad will find it difficult to change draws into wins. And, for sure it's exteremly difficult to come from behind and win games. That's reality until January I'm afraid. Cont...."
"The PL may be the most profitable, but, not the strongest compared to four years ago. Just follow the CL and you will agree with me. Don't tell me that our game and style is less than that of Man city and Chelsea. Did you see their game last night! We almost beat both teams with less money and "quality". I really believe BR knows what's needed in terms of quality and profile. Patience!!"
"Carlo Antilotti said PSG still not a team but a number of individuals. So, to win you need a team that's coherent. Our style is good, but needs faster tempo. Cavani/Saldado, Erikson/Munaein and Contrao would take us to summit. Just believe, be patient and it will come. It's not BR fault we haven't won for 23 years. Is it!"
"Joe, I hope that "winning run" comes sooner rather than later. Seven draws and three wins against mid/lower table teams is begging for that "winning run". Forever Red!"
"8 games unbeaten is very good and showing improvement. But we can't afford to get ino the rythym of drawing and keep saying we are unbeaten in so many games...look at Man U we have the same amount of losses as them but they are top we are 11th...sometimes u have to risk losing the match to try and win it."
"The positive thing is we are unbeaten, but then again we were largely unbeaten when we came 2nd and gave up the le because of stupid draws.
I think with Lucas back now, and a natural DM our midfield will be stronger in games. There have been glimpses of quality, but we've never took complete control. Either not enough player support or poor passing."
"Sorry Joe but Henderson was better than you yesterday and YOU should have been subbed. Far too many fouls and cheap balls given away, Henderson ran his socks off and played well going forward, not sure why BR always sticks with you even when you're having a bad game....
You have the potential for sure, just need the consistancy like all our young players"
"There's no guarantee that we'll be any difference 'with Lucas back', after all he may not play BR's kind of football and he may have to go on loan or summat."
"Can't believe some fans of LIverpool FC keep saying "8 matches unbeaten - great" - when its actually 1 WIN IN 8GAMES. Try saying it that way - it doesn't sound as good as you make out."
"Every coach plays his buys thats unfortunate. I pray for a day when a player is played on merit and subbed when underperforming even if you are Gerrard or Reina "
"Moot question is how long will Suarez hold his horses waiting for support? FSG must set aside funds for one established striker or writing is on the wall as far as Suarez goes. "
"Same old, same old. We are all talk and little or no action. I used to expect Liverpool to win every game (only 2-3 years ago), now that has turned to hope. Even teams like Wigan, Reading etc.., I worry that we will be unable to beat them. The team has more talent than most teams in the Premier League, there should be no excuse!"
"Joes form has gone off the boil over the past few games. Gave away some dreadful freekicks yesterday in v dangerous positions. Needs to get his form back quickly as Lucas is on the prowl"
"ALLEN IS RUBBISH WINDS ME UP HOW HE GETS PLAYED EVERY MINUTE OF EVERY GAME CAUSE HES RODGERS LITTLE PET! OUR MIDFIELD WOULD BE BETTER WITH GERRARD SAHIN SHELVEY!"
"joe's a great wee player who isn't playing in his normal position on up the park, give the guy a chance and wait till lucas comes back!! speaking of lucas, remember the stick he got and look at how we miss him now!"
"I just hope we can do a 180 and play alot better against Spurs than we did against Swansea. The players were all lead footed. The passing was mediocre. Stop trying to wallpaper the substandard play of the entire team."
"Well theres certainly competition in midfield now. Joe Allen has been poor over the past few games although he deserves a chance. Hard to leave Shelvey and Hendo out when Allen is playing like this"
"Joe needs some bench time-its as simple as that. So does Stevie G IMO. Both been well off the pace lately. Lucas and Jonjo deserve to be starting when Lucas is fit. No room for passengers regardless of cost/reputation.... "
"Whilst we are on the Steve debate- either he isnt buying into what BR is trying to do, or he is woefully off form. Either way, he too has been dreadful over the past month. The midfield is 'wrong' at the moment, and BR needs to correct it, and quick."
"Teams easily cut right through us and its worrying. Maybe Stevie is the problem? Maybe the messiah that is Steven Gerrard is the issue? Maybe its not Sahin, or Allen, or anybody else? Maybe there is one common denominator? As ive posted before- how BR 'manages' SG will either make or break him at LFC."
"And when we are in the poor position that we are in- players off form need to be benched. Simple as that.... wonder if Rafa would look to take SG in January????? Just a thought not a wish btw."
"Probably gonna get slaughtered on here but am trying to think about a game where SG demonstrated that he's a class above everybody else- and aside from his Europa hat-trick a year or so ago, im struggling."
"He seems off the pace, his tackling isnt bang on, his corners are dreadful, and he looks uninterested to me. He's like our version of Fernando Torres...... I just wonder what is wrong. Cos there is definetly something not right....."
"I still think SG is struggling with Rodgers way of playing - the players all seem to back him (BR that is) so don't know????
The sad thing is I think the players we have can do a job Top 4 but not with the scrambling around on the pitch we seem to have adopted!"
"I realy hope that BR can find that Stevie G of old-I very much doubt that his possession system will allow it though- and maybe there lies the problem. A total clash of requirements and styles. A world class attacking midfielder with a killer pass in his locker against a rookie manager who thinks he's the next Guardiola!"
"I predict a mid table finish for LFC this season- depressingly scrapping with the Stokes and Fulhams of the world. The predicted 15 million isnt gonna get us much in January. I also predict that the 50% transfer fee we'll lose on Andy Carroll, we'll gain by selling Luis Suarez in the summer."
"No matter what 'our Luis' says, he is far to good to be scratching around mid table. Here is a player that could easily be gracing the Nou Camp, or any other of the biggest stages in Europe. Here is a guy made to be the hero/villain of a Champions League final. "
"As I keep banging on. Its FSG's call. If they truly are here to make LFC great again- then they need to invest in January. Its as simple as that. If they dont, I will join all kopites in letting them know exactly how we feel."
"Cos as ive also said i believe that FSG are having our pants down big time. As Stratoscouser has previously said. 'If they dont have enough money to own us, they should never have bought us'. I fear a lot more turbulence ahead if they dont deliver in January. It'll kick off BIG TIME."
"FSG- Either invest in our players and our stadium, or jog on. ACTIONS NOT WORDS. We are Liverpool Football Club. We are knowledgable people, we are patient, but our patience is quickly running out. The Kop is on the verge of turning- and once its turned one way, it never ever turns back."
"I am SO frustrated with the 'custodians' of our club. Money men who know jack sh17e about Football. I hate it. It shouldnt be like this. I need to stop ranting. Its just the realisation that we are a mid table club. Its like a dagger through the heart. "
"i know we need to win but we have been unlucky with our results we need somebody with our mr suarez to surport him that was a goal at swansea we just arnt getting the rub of the green at the mo and january carnt come soon enough to get some fire power we just need to have faith in our boys and it will come YNWA"
"Same story week in and week out...if we only had taken our chances...... That's what makes the difference between winners and losers...if only....luck was on our side...if only we put our chances away...if only the crossbar or either post hadn't stopped the ball going in....sick listening to it."
"I hate it when the term 'Glory Hunter' is used as a kind of insult to fans that demand that their beloved football club start seriously actually competing. I am proud to be 'A Glory Hunter' I want this club to return to Glory days when teams actually feared us and respected us, they come to Anfield believing we are beatable at home now..That's Not On!! "
"How many fans on this site believe Brendan should stay if we finish in bottom third or half of the table come May? If there is a plan in place then surely we should be making progress upwards and not downwards during this plan?"
"Rushjob- I probably went a bit far yesterday slating SG & LS (I tried to walk a mile in Buddhas shoes!) but I think Luis really needs to know when to look for the simplest option. A world class striker is one who puts his team before personal glory. LS seems only concerned in the unbelievable. (cont)"
"And who cares if he can breeze past 5 players if he then smashes the ball into the side netting?Especially when 2minutes earlier he could have squared the ball to SG?Hes a great worker, but is he doing that for us or for himself????"
"As for Allen, I think he will come good but I think the younger players play better together. They seem to in awe of the seniors and that may cause the lack of confidence.Lets hope BR can sort it out, I dont mind what pos we finish this season as long as we can build a team."
"I'm sorry. 8 games unbeaten is all well and good, but only if the majority are wins. We could draw 8 games and technically be on an 8 game unbeaten run. However we could win 3 and lose 5 and we'd be on more points. We need to start winning games, 1 point isn't easy to swallow!"
"Yes yes , when ? This season , next season , the season after ? Its all just words and there have been plenty of them ,unfortunatley its points we need ,not more words. We need to at least look like we are capable of doing something big ,not just talk about it."
"Rushjob on one of his mega rants again I see :) you wanna calm down mate you'll give yourself a heart attack. Stevie is patchy at the moment but he's not to blame for all this mess. In fact when he got his 600th game you were praisng him to the skies, now you question his form? In your own words ... have a word with yourself :)"
"'Now while this is a sad occasion I think Dixie would have been amazed to know that even in death he could draw a bigger crowd to Goodison than Everton on a Saturday afternoon.' - Shanks -speaking at the funeral of Everton legend Dixie Dean. Cheer up everyone :) remember, it's only a game. "
"I really want to see joe Allen further up the pitch to actually see if he can be a attacking midfielder, cos he ain't good enough for the Lucas job, easily pushed off the ball and looks a bit tired to me. He is a good player but if ur off form u simply have to be dropped! Gerrard is having a shooking season, his shooting is so poor, he used to be the best long range shooter in the world! YNWA"
"What? You mean we have actually thrown away 20pts? And it's not even December yet? You're pulling my leg aren't you? There's no way 'The Greatest Football team, the World has ever seen, Liverpool FC' could possibly be that bad! No Way! I refuse to believe it!"
"I'VE SAID IT BEFORE AND I'LL SAY IT AGAIN, THIS SEASON WILL BE A ROLLER COASTER WITH PLENTY OF UPS AND DOWNS. MOLBY AND HOUGHTON ON LFCTV, JUST SAID THE SAME, WITH SO MANY YOUNG PLAYERS COMING IN WE COULD STRUGGLE TO FIND CONSISTENCY. "
"lets reserve judgement and see what happens in january.maybe joe will show more urgency when we have more options upfront.if fenway dont invest big time in summer they should put up or shut up."
"WhelanR 26th Nov 2012 14:31
What? You mean we have actually thrown away 20pts? and it's not even December yet? You're pulling my leg aren't you? There's no way 'The Greatest Football team, the World has ever seen, Liverpool FC' could possibly be that bad! No Way! I refuse to believe it!"
"AS FOR JOE ALLEN, HE'S NOT TURNED INTO A BAD PLAYER OVERNIGHT. OK, HE'S HAD A DIP IN FORM, MAYBE HE DOES NEED A REST, BUT I'M SURE HIS ROLE IN THE SIDE WILL BE PIVOTAL IN THE COMING YEARS."
"I too saw Molby and Houghton on LFC tonight - interesting Molby said if Benitez gets Torres back playing then we should bring Benitez back to Anfield - Agreed -always loved Molby Music to by ears
YNWA"
"LOZ, 23 POINTS ACTUALLY !! DOES IT MAKE YOU FEEL ANY BETTER IF I INFORM YOU THAT SPURS AND ARSENAL HAVE DROPPED 19 POINTS AND CHELSEA 14 POINTS DESPITE SPENDING MEGA BUCKS ON HAZARD AND OSCAR, ETC, A OTHERS. JUST TRYING TO CHEER YOU UP. "
"We are 5 points off Everton who are in 5th place. That could change in a matter of games. we know the problem we have but we just have to keep going until Jan. theres no point having unrealistic expectations of what we should be doing. "
"Btw for the little kids giving Joe Allen advice, your quick to forget that when Lucas played he was hardly making the most penetrative of passes. joes just filling in. "
"Yeah, yeah, same old verbals and no action. No doubt the run will come when BR has completed his "project" in 2028, if we are lucky. I am sick of tired, lame excuses and would prefer some goals and points. And Darren Bent??? You are taking the p.... Big time. He is worse than useless."
"JUST BEEN LOOKING AT THE LIVERPOOLFC.COM JOURNALISTS MAN OF THE MATCH AWARDS SO FAR FOR THIS SEASON. JOE ALLEN AND LUIS SUAREZ ARE LEVEL ON 4 EACH. JA MUST HAVE BEEN DOING SOMETHING RIGHT THEN !!!!! "
"BILLY B GIRL, I HAVE TO AGREE WITH YOU, LUIS SUAREZ HAS BEEN HEAD AND SHOULDERS ABOVE EVERY OTHER PLAYER SO FAR. THE POINT IS, IF THE JOURNALISTS HAVE GIVE JOE ALLEN 4 MOTM AWARDS THEN HE'S OBVIOUSLY NOT AS BAD AS SOME OF OUR FANS ARE MAKING HIM OUT TO BE."
"are these the same journalist who reckin rodgers is either not spending big in january becoz of past managers or hes got 90 mill to spend in january. allen has had plenty of time at lfc and he no better than hendo or spearing nevermind charlie adam"
"BRUCELEE, PLENTY OF TIME ?? AUGUST TO NOVEMBER ?? 4 MONTHS ?? JOE'S A GOOD PLAYER, THE MAN WAS IMMENSE IN HIS HOME DEBUT V MAN.CITY (EVERYONE WAS RAVING ABOUT HIM), AS AN EXAMPLE. SUDDENLY HE'S SH** !! HE'LL COME GOOD AGAIN. "
"The power of the internet. just uploaded the first 3 parts of the Buddha story to my Kop blog and someones added it to their favourites within 3 seconds and its been viewed 19 times."
"LFC THRU THICK + THIN
26th Nov 2012 19:50
Seems an awful lot of points to lose within only 12 weeks, it's scary, unless we have radical improvement soon that could be 69pts wasted over 36 weeks, at that rate we could be relegated. BTW We are better than Spurs or Chelsea and must expect much more, if only we didn't have such a serious lack of quality, discipline and real fighting spirit.
"
"LOZ, DEFINITELY NEED MORE QUALITY, EVEN BR SAID IT IN HIS INTERVIEW AFTER THE GAME. DON'T THINK THERE'S A LACK OF DETERMINATION OR SPIRIT THOUGH. I WAS JUST TRYING TO PUT A BIT OF PERSPECTIVE ON YOUR COMMENTS. 4 POINTS OFF SPURS AND ARSENAL, SO ARE THEY DOOMED ALSO ???"
"LIFE you are funny. Thats like saying Ani-Rd and Buddha are the same person. Actually...now I come to think of it, Iv never seen them both in the same place. You should know that I'm not Buddha as I actually make typing errors from time to time."
"Because of players like Hendo downing cole and other rubbish players we are a mid table team so I think you should shut up and do what your payed to do. I guess we have to get used to it now although I think suso sterling and assaidi are class we are not good enough the table does not lie we are mid table sorry "
"You know what..thats funny because I keep thinking to myself why does Buddha call him LIFE? But you respond to it the same as you would probably turn around if someone said "Oi D**head""
"REDAHEAD - "WE ARE WEAKER WITH SUAREZ + GERRARD IN THE SIDE" ????? A CLASSIC COMMENT !!! WORDS OF WISDOM FROM REDAHEAD, BUDDHA OR SOMEONE INUATED WITH BUDDHA, EITHER WAY, YOU ARE A 44 DOUBLE D !!"
"BR shouldnt play allen in Swansea..he was amazing little youngster unfrofessonal ..he shoul have been get two yellow card and sented out..sorry but still too young to carry that load on his back."
"Get a LIFE. I stick up for the Misfits....Attempt to overthrow Buddha and his regime (of which you're not really helping me) and what do I get in return?? "
"LIFE-If you think Luis the Showboat is any good for LFC carry on supporting him. I would prefer to see an honest striker any day. He doesnt care about LFC. He wud be off to Barca as quick as a flash if he had the chance.(contd)"
"Louise- I was praising him- cos it's a hell of an achievement 600 appearances. Shouldn't make him devoid of criticism though should it? It is a mega rant yeah- cos I'm fed up! That ok with you? :) "
"If he plays one game without diving we suddenly think he's great. If he makes one pass to someone you all think he's generous. If BR manages to get through to him to change his atude then he will make a great player- I cant see this happening. (contd)"
"in the near future though as he never seems to learn. Hes a liability when he's in the team at the moment. I think he will only get worse if we have a new striker as he will want to prove himself more. Sorry But thats my opinion. As far Stevie he will allways be a Legend"
"£15 mil...902 passes...11 chances created in 13 games.891 sideways and backwards passes?
Would rather we had spent the money spent on him and Borini on a proven striker."
"LFC THRU THICK + THIN
26th Nov 2012 21:47
I didn't mean to imply we were actually doomed, just saying 23 points in 12wks lost for Giants of English Soccer like LFC is a little serious and wouldn't like it to continue at that alarming rate, that's all, sure I'm critical at times, it's only because I believe we can do a lot better than we are doing at present. "
"we will be dead and buried by the time you learn to pass the ball forward instead of sideways all the time !!
BR should bench u asap as u have been poor the last 5 games !!"
"Rushjob9 I do know what ya mean, I love our Stevie and all his previous talents, but of late is a little down in the mouth. Perhaps he misses FT too, they should get together and have dinner perhaps.....then get back on the same team!
YNWA"
"Cheer up Rushjob :) It's only a game. Don't let it get you down too much. LFC will still be around long after all of us are pushing up the daises. Chin up! Be positive. We all love the this club but don't let football bring you down too much, okay mate? :)"
"I think The manager has been very self indulgent bringing in his favorite boy from his previous job. LFC didn't need Allen we already had similar & better players, just a total waste of money and now more money wasted on a club Psychiatrist for his insecure signings. LFC need confident young men not insecure nervous boys."
"We need to accept where we are at present. On current form we will not get in the CL! Chillax! Let our rivals laugh, so what! our time will return, it's a given. BR is doing a good job with limited resources and funds - accept it! but also accept that things will improve..."
"BR wants us playing like a top spanish team and that can't be created within 6 months. I reckon that is what the problem is with the Ledge SG. He has been stifled by the style of play, he's lost that cut and thrust to his game and it doesn't suit him, he needs to play further forward, get him out of the middle and his cutting edge and goals will return!..."
"BR likes to shuffle his pack (not a euphemism) and I'd like to see him try gerrard as part of an attacking 3 with Suarez and Sterling, either wide or sitting behind the front 2. Finding a system to win and suit each game takes time, especially when you're working with limited resources and funds, but BR is working his socks off and doing a good job..."
"Let's stop comparing ourselves with the so-called big clubs who are sickeningly wealthly and can create instant, ready-made teams. We're in the process of crafting something beautiful out of barely nothing - same as Shanks! but there is still a few warts to remove. BR is not Shanks but who was Shanks when he took over? Put more faith in the manager otherwise we fall again under a hail of derision!"
"YOU HEARD IT HERE FIRST FROM DEADHEAD, SORRY, I MEANT REDAHEAD; SUAREZ IS A LIABILITY AND HE MIGHT EVEN BECOME A GREAT PLAYER ONE DAY ????? WHAT NEXT DEADHEAD ??? DROP HIM AND PUT MIKE MARSH UP FRONT ??? STICK TO STACKING SHELVES, YOU ARE A CLOWN."
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