"I reckon that the presence of Lucas in our defensive midfield frees up more the offensive task of Jose and Glen and this is a step forth in the progress that will bring our team to play a brand of total football as BR wants. Two full backs who play as wing backs, a holding midfielder who protects them and two advanced playmakers, it's simple as that!"
"Definitely agree with that! Jose and Glen looking awesome. GJ is the best right back in Europe anyway. Jose looking top draw too. Pepe's outstanding, Agger and Skrtle looking solid, Lucas is awesome. Add Gerrard, Suarez and Sterling we are a quality outfit. Just need that final piece of the jigsaw..."
"Yeah right player in right position. Like the second decent striker FSG were too mean to buy in August!! When we are back in the top four I might start to believe this rubbish. Words mean nothing, it's good results that do."
"to RopMange ok but its not the top teams we've been having problems with for years it's always the lowly teams who've given us the mos problems so yes i agree with brendan lucas gives us the balance/strong base for our attack minded players to go and cause problems"
"RopMange, what's your problem we had top of the drawer unplayables agains Mansoer City, Manure, Cheskie even against Tototo, we beat Everton but the assistant thought otherwise, can you stop critisizing for the sake of it. "
"ROPMANGE....are you for real?? Enrique and Johnson were brilliant against spurs....these 2 have also played agains the top teams ealrier this season....comon mate....and also...Liverpool always play well against the top teams..its the smaller teams we struggle...we are known for that....i guess u dont"
"You'd think we'd won three games in a row by a four goal difference if you hear the talk. And in spite of all those people allowed to move forward, it was one of our center halfs that scored the one and only goal of the match...."
"The idea sounds good on paper. But to make the system work BR will have to instill some composure into his players. They can't score because their style of play is...well, frantic. Gerrard always talks about high tempo, but high tempo doesn't mean one should play like Tom Cleverly!"
"Both our wing-backs play differently, but look good when attacking. I like the Roberto Carlos, 'bombs away' model of play. If not scoring, it drags the defenders out. "
"enrique and johnson were amazing down the flanks, allen and gerrard could finally get forward and we actually had a few more players in the box when the ball came in..."
"With all this belly aching you would think we where going backwards.
I guess no one took the time to notice that we had more players in the opposing sides box last game then any other game this season.
All teams defend with 10 men when liverpool attack, soton no different. cont..."
"next week will be the test without suarez. If lucas has really made a difference we will still have plenty of chances and bodies in the box against west ham.
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"Boy, you have some fans who don't feel happy unless they are unhappy, lol. BR rightly states that both Enrique and Johnson were unplayable and what do we get form some fans; more moaning. Lucas offers a platform in which our forward play can be enhanced. It was so good to see an extricated SG. "
"Buddha. I have declined to comment on the match as I missed it due to family commitmments. Apart from watching it on MOTD. I can remember someone "Deadhead"? commenting on the liability of a certain striker however. Silly boy doesnt know what hes talking about! "
"Redahead, if you are still peddling your Suarez being a liability sales pitch then is it any wonder that you are being ridiculed and called names. You are in the minority of one on this and although it might get you a bit of notice on here but so does a mad man running down the street naked. Trust me its not a good look..."
"Why does he have to do it though? I can understand him wanting to be a headline in the sports pages but I wouldn't mind it if it was because he had a goal haul against a major side. What has he contributed in the past few games apart from a (contd)"
"spritely run around the pitch (the same thing as you completely demoralise Hendo for doing)????We will see if he is still at LFC if not in this transfer window then the next."
"It was a huge role for BR to take on and I think he is growing into well, at the same pace as the team is bonding. I think Borini will come good when in time, and I top striker with a good DM as cover for Lucas will be enough this Jan. I am optimistic cont..."
"AC Milan are 10 points off a CL place in their league - all top teams have dodgy patches, and we will always be a top team. Having lived in the Africa and the Middle East for 10 years, you can count on 1 hand the amount of Chelsea and City shirts you see - you see 100's of LFC shirts everyday."
"RopMange - I totally agree. The worse defensive team in the Prem and we could only put 1 goal past them, other teams have put 2,3,4...the boys need to do this against against West Ham next week and beyond - lets see who scores for us against West Ham! YNWA"
"KINGMAT AT 13.35, NICE TO HEAR HOW POPULAR THE REDS ARE FROM SOMEONE WHO LIVES ABROAD. LFC'S STATURE AROUND THE GLOBE IS CERTAINLY NOT DIMINISHED DESPITE OUR CURRENT LEAGUE POSITION. THE "LIVERPOOL ARE NO LONGER A BIG CLUB" SHOUT IS TOTALLY LUDICROUS. "
"LFC thru thick and thin - moved back here now since I got married - South Africa is great if you are single, but a bit dangerous for the wife!! Unfortunately, you do see nearly as many man u shirts, but LFC is still number 1!! "
"Lucas is invaluable to the midfield. He could become our Busquets. A boring job in DM, but vital one, recycling possession, stopping quick counters, and allowing extra support out wide. Only worry is if he gets another injury but glad to see him back."
"KINGMAT, LOL, LFC AND MAN.U ARE THE BIGGEST AND MOST SUCCESSFUL CLUBS IN THE COUNTRY SO IT'S NO SURPRISE. EVERYWHERE YOU GO ON HOLIDAY IT'S THE SAME, LFC AND MANC SHIRTS BY THE SCORE. SEEN MORE UNICORNS AND DODOS THAN NEVERTON TOPS IN GRAN CANARIA IN AUGUST. "
"Arsene to PSG?!? Perhaps his last act as Arsenal manager will be to sanction Walcott's move to us before jumping on the eurostar. And then maybe he could flog us momo sissoko from PSG as cover for Lucas once he gets to Paris"
"BR Talks too much tactics whenever he gives interviews. please just be careful you don't become too enthusiastic. just try too keep your feet on the ground. "
"RopMange wht do u mean by lowly Saints as if we dd nt get 3 points there is nothing like a lowly team coz every team is worth 3 point.the boys where unplayable simple as that"
"As Stevie is getting past it who are we bringing through to replace him? I can't see Shelvey making the grade at the moment.
BR really needs to think seriously of finding another General for the mid-field or his plans may fall at the first hurdle."
"Its amazing how much space closes down in midfield when Lucas plays but 2 things must happen NOW. We need a proven goalscorer and we need to beef up a very lightweight midfield. Allen and Sahin are not physical enough for this league. YNWA"
"good to have lucas to win the ball back quickly. need to regain possession as a team and close opposition down without giving silly free kicks away. going to do well next 5-6 games. hopefully 15- 16pts would help put us back on track where we belong.YNWA"
"To RopMange and all you other parts again with your negative comments, lowly Saints ! LFC .can play this kind of football against Anyone, keep negative comments to yourself you and all others with these kind of comments. LFC . YNWA. Come onBRENDON."
"Still we see these morons posting negative comments. Will oyu please get off our teams and managers back. we don't want you posting this load of tripe ..getting totally sick and tired of these negative types..if you don't want to support LFC then p*** off somewhere else.. We are getting back to good football and a winning team."
"SINCERELY HOPE SUAREZ WAS FINED A WEEK WAGES FOR YET ANOTHER SHOW OF PETULANCE. GET RID AND BUY 2 STRIKERS AND A PROPER MIDFIELDER AS SAHIN HENDERSON COLE DOWNING ARE JUST NOT FIT TO WEAR THE BIRD ON THEIR CHEST"
"Lucas being controlling midfielder? won't that mean all the opposition need to do is cripple him e.g. Scoles etc and then that's the system wrecked. We need to groom someone who will be Lucas's deputy stand in, Henderson is ideal for that as he is physical like Lucas himself and superbly fit ie great engine. "
"Loz99, if you want to keep a certain person quiet on here that begins with B then that was not a great post. Its like a red rag to a bull for him. I wait in anticipation for him to exit his cage. If you need anyone to put him back in again then giv us a shout."
""I would rather do that than be a flash in the pan where we drop off and are back to square one again". That's what I like to hear, its about time we gave up short-term gratification for long-term goals"
"redahead, I couldn't help a little wry smile and chuckle when you said that but honestly I never meant to rile anyone, that's not my style, I look for merits in everyone's points, certainlt not The Poet Laureate of Posts, Mr Budd himself. I just think there are similarities with Lucas and Henderson, LOL I see your point though :) LOL "
"Loz99 Are you sure your'e not Buddhas alter-ego Henderson liking side? I know for a fact he has several accounts, 1 of which is LDW. And calling him the poet laureate of posts. Only 1 man would call him that..... Himself. "
"yes we can dominate top teams we allready did the 2 manchester teams this season and would have beaten both but for a mistake and a poor ref.give BR and the team time we are so close now to having long term sustainable success.ynwl"
"Read on here that Jonjo isnt a leader.. Shelvey WILL be one of our key players!! just wait and see... The future are bright.. Hope BR find new attacking options jan 1st.. :P YNWA!!"
"redlewi - Yes I may be ever so slighly crazy. im not anti-Suarez, as a player I think he could be great but I think his atiitude needs to be sorted out. No one seems brave enough to tackle him for fear of a petulant outburst.Kenny should have had words,(contd)"
"with him last season. And BR seems to defend his every move. We are LFC and no one person is bigger than this club-Yet Luis considers himself to be bigger than the club. His atude sways a lot of decisions in the oppositions favour. This is where most of our bad results come from.(contd) "
"His stupid antics on Saturday have caused us to lose the only proven striker we have. If he learned to let his football do the Headlines rather than his conduct then LFC may be looking down on the likes of Everton and Stoke."
"Glen and Jose great game, Lucas outstanding, how we missed him!!! Massive game next WHAM - if you ask Shelvey to be a leader I believe he will! Danny Pacheco if he is not in Europa League!!! Come on REDS !!!"
"Compare Defoe who isnt a major world class striker. Similar no of goals this season yet Defoe blends into the background, rarely getting booked, doesn't dive. I've never heard him squealing like a baby either. I think he should take a leaf out of his book instead of Maradonnas."
"redahead, your fixation with me although at first sweet is now disturbing. You are clearly in awe but your mentioning of me in every post is alarming. I have a good relationship with Loz99 so trying to goad us with your wayward meanderings is laughable, you have neither the guile or the aen to pull this off. Stick to slating Suarez its a telling exercise. "
"Johnson is the best attacking defender in the league and a firing Enrique is not far behind. We have the best back 5 in the premiership. The bedrock of all great teams is a solid defence. We now have Lucas to free up our attacking play and the acquisition of a good striker will set us apart from many. "
"Can finally play a 4-3-3 with a 1-2 mid as lucas is solid. Allen is too short/weak to hold the line on his own and thats whats been keeping Gerrard pinned back"
"We are on the move and we are getting better if Luis Suarez increase his efficiency in converting his chances to goals. He wasted too much in recent games"
"This is for all ye idiots calling for Benitez to return.ROFLMAO HAHAHAHAHAHAHA As for you Rop,you're a typical football fan. Similar to the memory of a goldfish. Brainless.L-I-V-E-R-P-O-O-L Y.N.W.A"
"they been doin it for last 2/3 games.our record against top 4/5 is not the problem, its teams like southampton norwich,stoke, swansea we need to see off, starting with west ham, we are in a lower tier of prem fot the time being, maybe next season we will be battling for top 4, or latter part of this season. we are paying for damage of kenny/camolie. "
"Dear guys,r u talking real?,how do ufind that gj is the best right back?we r alllove our team but we have tobe more realistic,u r giving lucas more than his ability,he is an average player,why he has not got a regular place in brazil?its simple but definately better than henderson ,first step was verygood when he benches henderson and downing,next step wouldbe good if he can relyonsuso and saidi"
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