"This explains everything. I used to be quite a good footballer and when I got older I modified my game to help the youngster coming through and it impacted on my own game. It meant I was more mindful of not glory hunting and making sure the kid were not left exposed. That is why we need Lucas back"
"Stevie is now a major Daddy figure and as such is extremely important in the on-going development. However, I would never like to see him ending his driving style. Stevie, you're one of the very best. YNWA"
"What are you doing BR? there is nothing wrong with Steven Gerrard's mind !!! Let him play his game, preferably behind Luis and STOP THESE MIND GAMES now!"
"I agree. Stevie is playing a much more calculated risk free role now.he needs to gamble a bit more and support suarez cus if he does he will score.he is not the player he was 4 years ago partly down to the fact he carried us Farsi long and played thru injuries.but he is still one of the best players in the league and can be a difference."
"Don't think there is anything subconsciously wrong with Steven just the way you are playing - let him play him game behind Luis and stop the mind games!"
"Billy B girl
I am with you in Stevie playing just behind Luis but I believe that will only happen when we get Lucas back with stability in Defensive Midfield. Lucas coming back will change the midfield somewhat where players like Allen, and Shelvey will prosper.YNWA"
"Steven Gerrard' stats are much better than Gareth Bale! Pass rate, pass completion, tackles, ariel duels won. Gerrard is still the daddy!! Come on Stevie G, lets have it at the Lane tonight!! COME ON REDS! "
"well done capt Stevie I'm sure you had good mentors when you 1st started playing its just passing on the wisdom. But Im sure the other pro's are doing their bit also, but near goal its not bad to be selfish. sometimes you need to show the young how its done, scoring. keep up the great work everyone YNWA"
"Am all for it, but not if it is compromising Stevies game, which thus affects the team and our results. He has looked dreadfully 'off his game' of late- along with Allen. The midfield is where games are won and lost, and ours needs to quickly up its game IMO."
"Agree with a few posters, when Lucas is back you will see the game of most of the people in front of him improve! The biggest improvement we will see is from Allen..."
"Stevie G changes the game the way alonso changes the game for barca'... 9 times out of 10 he picks right pass to push us forward or create a goal...whoever scores will make him happy......."
"I sometimes despair when I see non thinking comments just to beat BR with. Does anyone think that BR is saying this without SG and him discussing this. So why would anyone suggest mind games??? I suggest its those who suggest this that are having their minds play with them. "
"Couldn't have a better role model than stevie and he is still exceptional. BR probably didn't have to push gerrard into such a role, it probably came naturally. Loan deals in Jan will be the way from now on - no more overpriced desperate deals."
"Even when not at his best, our captain is still more affective than most midfielders.. With the return of Lucas, Stevie will assist the front line. YNWA"
"Once Lucas a guy SG trust is back then he will play in his natural position which is further forward and effecting the game in critical areas. All through SG career because of how good he is he has played in positions that are not necessarily his best place - but for the bigger gain he has done the job required. Its a testimony to his greatness. "
"I have noticed Gerrard plays a more careful game, and his forward passes are superb, but I don't think he gets in the box as much now.
So c'mon skipper, let's see some goals from you. YNWA"
"I am just thinking again and looking at all the comments including mine we are putting a lot of pressure on Lucas. Are we expecting too much. We should have another player able to take up the challenge just in case one gets injured. This is the situation we have with Luis. No one to take a strikers role."
"IAM4LFC, i dont think Hendo should be dropped, even though we evidently can cope without him he deserves his place in the team right now his performances recently especially against Wigan have shown that he is capable and that he wants to fight for his place. Even so i would love to see Shelvey play a few more games."
"LauraLFCgerrard I agree, but there are some fans who will never accept Henderson playing for LFC because they simply don't like him. Even when he plays well the best he will get is "that's the minimum we should expect from him". But if he misplaces a pass then they set up a lynch mob. Sad that all their energy is in hating not supporting... But they can't change, so don't even try debating it.."
"I am getting the impression that BR is writing off this season and putting emphasis on youngsters gaining experience and being nurtured by Stevie G at the expense of his own game. Great if it bears it's fruits next season but it is particularly hard supporting a club whose history is based on success. "
"So long as we don't become like Arsenal who have a similar ethos but then end up selling their stars and haven't won a trophy in 8 years in the process. Time will tell I guess!!! "
"LFC1958- I agree mate. Lucas is a good player but I do not feel his absense alone has led to us having a very poor start to the season. We are all trying to find excuses whe the real reason is quite clear- We have one goalscorer ast out ranks. Dirk, Craig, Maxi and even Adam could all get at least 10 goals a season alone. Oh and Andy Carroll...."
"I can't believe we are talking about SG and then someone mentions Hendo??? lofl. Anyway, what BR is saying is so clear. There is a lot of pressure on Lucas but good players relish challenges. SG will then be able to forage forward causing havoc. "
"I thought Gerrard scored 2 this season 1 against united and 1 against Norwich? But yeah he needs to be scoring more goals for a player of his ability. I like it when anybody scores for us, but I get more joy out of a goal off stevie G! He needs to get forward more cos he's been in his own half far to much this season. Come on stevie laa score for us tonight! YNWA"
"a driving force for any teammate, specially the youngsters who rely on his leadership, experience, commitment, physicality and mental strenght to build themselves successful and impressive performance for the team. Well done Stevie! Please guide Hendo and Joe Allen to a pleasing display tonight! Right now your leadership is very necessary! YNWA Stevie Legend"
"Changing the subject but interesting to get a fans view. Platini plans to scrap Europa League in order to increase Champs League to 64 teams instead of 32! Good or bad idea? "
"Personally I feel it undermines the European Cup but could work to our benefit I guess. Maybe the domestic cups would have added significance in many supporters eyes? KD would have a good season as well last year if it had been enforced for this year."
"Ani-Rd- I agree with you.."WHOA WHO SAID THAT?" Lol, no but seriously I agree with you..it undermines the CL..if teams like WBA or Stoke gain entry via finishing 6th or whatever..the CL will be such a turn-off..and I feel the increase in teams will make the format more complicated. But yes, like you say..it'll have its benefits..like us maybe having a chance in qualifying this century. "
"Also Annie, what I meant yeaterday by "A 'H' word" was you were a hypocrite in one of your post yday..I didn't say " A H word" lol..but let's not get into that..I've just agreed with you..some folks need to lie down as its too for them to take in..we can't jus disagree again and play with their emotions like a yo yo lol."
"Rushjob9- Those are my fears my friend. What actions, proposals etc have made us think that FSG are any different to Learner at AVFC and the Arsenal board? Both look great on balance sheets... Piers Morgan is a t-i-t but he even speaks sense when complaining about his club. He wants to be competing and not just take the financial rewards from champs league without re-investing."
"LDW. Mate I didn't quite get what you were referring to but hey? Rushjob said yday about me biting and I can get volatile. Also someone said that it is like Groundhog day at times on these pages and I feel I play a big part. I shall try and not bite in future and stay away from debates about Kenny"
"Ani-Road: (loool I'm obsessed with Ani today)- I have written off this season..what possibly can we achieve this season?..I see it as a season where we should develop out starlets..experiment on formations..give BR the chance to see who features in his plan..and give our clinical new number 9..time to settle. Then when it touches season 2013-2014..ohhhhh it'll be madness!! Onwards and Upwards."
"LDW, don't write off this season. We have a good chance of getting at least top 6 but I am looking at top 4. If we do what I know is going to happen in January then the snipers will see the brilliant plan. I hear we are getting Ince back. This player should never have gone in the first place and some wonder why I am angry!!!"
"SGM 73. Were we separated at Birth like Buddha and Louis Walsh? Hello Brother! But you wouldn't catch me defending Hendo on a Gerrard thread. Honest!"
"What Platini is hinting not to subtly at, is that the Europa cup is meaningless and that is why I am bemused why some fans are making an issue of BR team selection in this nonsense cup. I agree putting clubs like Everton and Stoke will demean the CL but what else can they do if they want to get rid of the other one. "
"Rushjob- Lol, I'm guessing me agreeing with Ani-Road kinda gave it away. Darn it. But I have an inkling FSG may surprise us. Well you know better than me..as you have your sources. Anyway, come on LFC..have a 2-1 bet on you tonight."
"I would be more likely to aim offence at Buddha. Whats buddhas favourite Pastry? Chelsea Bun. Whats his favourite song? Chelsea Dagger. Whats his favourite flower show? No prizes for guessing. Whos his favourite Roman? Roman Abramovich. Whats his favourite smile? A chelsea smile. "
"Sorry LDW but I am spoken for sweetheart. (joke)Seriously though, we keep on making allowances. Jan transfer window, now it's next season. Buddha used Barca as an example of how patience was required and how all their top players were poached by Madrid. "
"Sorry LDW but I am spoken for sweetheart. (joke)Seriously though, we keep on making allowances. Jan transfer window, now it's next season. Buddha used Barca as an example of how patience was required and how all their top players were poached by Madrid. "
"I see it differently. They didn't have as much compet-i-tion domestically and still had funds to spend. Ronaldinio, Figo and so on. Our's is far a bigger risk if the owners wan't to rely soley on producing youngsters without spending as a way of generating success. As I say Wenger has done it but more and more of their fans have become disillusioned due to the lack of spending. "
"Am I the only person who feels that we should do our role and support the club through thick and thin? Yes, so we are linked with Sturridge who can be greedy with the ball at times, but if he came I would certainly support him and any other player who comes to this club. We are supposed to be the best fans in Europe so let's prove that hey? YNWA"
"In years to come Stevie can be cloned and we'll only need one player ... times eleven. As I understand it, the only position he hasn't played is goalie!! What an amazing example to sportsmen everywhere. God Bless Stevie"
"How do you know I was talking about you? Unless you actually do stalk him..hmmm. Nah but seriously redahead..was just messing. Although..I would like for you to un-delete my bit..as I'm intrigued to know what it says."
"L4forever- I feel that there is a misunderstanding on these pages in terms of supporting your team. It's a comments section where people can air their happiness or grievances. If I am not happy with the current team, players or owners I will not pretend to be happy. Similarly that doesn't make me a lesser supporter. I can guarantee you I will support the boys no less once I am in Anfield. "
"LDW Don't think of it as stalking. More as a matter of national security. Just think of me as MI5. You have to be careful, you saw what happened with Hitler and he was also a little man. "
"Weve already been in his house. Had a look through his drawers when he was out. Did you know he's got a reversible football shirt? LFC on the outside CFC on the inside."
"ANI - Im high on LIFE Mannn. Not you LIFE(LFC THRU+THICK+THIN) just life in general.And the occasional amphetamine. Disclaimer Redahead does not condone drug use."
"Whats this thread about anyway????..........Oh Stevie. Come on Lad show us what your'e made of. We want to see you firing up the lads.Play every game like its your last."
"Yeah Buddha. Will be interesting. Sadly I have to go out tonight (family commitments). Hoping to get back for last half hour at least! Here's hoping to 3 points and peace n love on these boards thereafter. Got 2 go. TARRA "
"LDW, if its not redahead then its Life, if its not Life then its Ani, then you have the not too subtle SMG whatever his name is, jeez now I know what it is to be hounded by the paparazzi, I feel like the Kardashians. "
"Buddha - The Houndings getting that good that I'm thinking about packing in work and doing it full time. For only £5 per month you can sponsor your very own Buddha Belittler. Contact thejordanhendersonfanclub"
"Most people on here have never played soccer if you had you would understand that its hard to make a LB (Enrique) into a LW, maybe he will score on a tap in like he did, but playing that far up the field is so much different, BR has no clue what his doing based on his position swapping. We ll never be a great club because this coach obviously doesn't know what his doing."
"Most people on here have never played soccer if you had you would understand that its hard to make a LB (Enrique) into a LW, maybe he will score on a tap in like he did, but playing that far up the field is so much different, BR has no clue what his doing based on his position swapping. We ll never be a great club because this coach obviously doesn't know what his doing."
"I really want FSG to read this:
We just 1 addition in the team to support Suarez and go into 6 yard box n convert chances.
You both have admitted that you are liverpool fans and I imagine you both would also be frustrated as me with our finishing.
So plz let BR sign someone!
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LiverpoolAlbuquerque how can you accuse 'most people on here' of not playing soccer? when it's called football. Get the nae right if you are going to give lectures. And tbh we know a hell of a lot more about it than you lad. As for not being able to convert LB to LW, what do you think Gareth Bale did? Your comment is laughable I'm sorry to have to say.."
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Why is Gerrard being played in that very withdrawn position where you can't affect games at all. There is no creativity upfront or any imagination, late runs into the box, etc? "
"Guide Hendo out the door and bring in Conor Coady. Jonjo should be starting all games at the moment.
Let's hope Lucas is fit to play the next game. Give little Allen a rest. He's looking stale."
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