"be brave young boy, all the true supporters recognize your quality, work hard, we'll all be behind you in the need, and we'll all sing your name when you'll get to that levevl you have the possibility to reach. don't worry, you and us all have to learn patience. lucas went the same path. you'll be a great if you keep working with your feet on the ground, and your heart a scouse!"
"Please for the love of god get a REAL defensive midfielder that can actually pass the ball FORWARD. And it would be a crime if Allen gets the start ahead of Henderson"
"I believe Liverpool can get 3-4 points at least, just be focus, don't loose your ind and pay attention to what's happen on the pitch - Arsenal and City are beatable, no matter it's away game. YNWA!!"
"I remember thinking the first few games that you were a brilliant signing but I think we are growing tired of your ''slightly dissapointing'' performances. Im sure its 90 percent confidence so take a leaf from Jordan Hendersons book and work hard lad"
"Legends like Rush, Barnes,Beadsley,Fowler are not aliens. They are human being just like you. The one thing that has contributed for their success is hard work and nothing else.if you believe you that you can outclass a player in the field then you will be able to do so. Messi certainly is not God. what makes him so talented is that he works extremely hard on and off the pitch. "
"Good assesment of himself started well but has been playing poorly big step from Swansea to LFC keep going lad only 22 first season at top club disgusting comments about the lad yesterday YNWA Joe."
"Come on Joe....Liverpool didn't sign you for nothing eh ? you got quality...this week is your big chance to raise your performance...as a Liverpool player..you'll always have our supports...YNWA"
"He needs to up his game and I hope he does. We need a strong team performance against the gunners, front to back. Three points would see us jump them on the log so give it all you got boys YNWA"
"Words are very little consolation. A good performance is needed in the next two games. Are you man enough to at least stand up and give this to the fans?"
"some ppl have short memories ...i remember not so long ago when everyone said the same thing about a certain Lucus...he wasnt good enough should never wear a red shirt blah blah blah...instead of bad mouthing our own try being a true red and get behind the lad...fans backing makes a huge difference to a players confidence...look at Lucus now such a different player. "
"SG wasn't in his best form the first part of the season. Look at him now. Almost unplayable at the moment. Keep going lad you will discover yours again. I believe you have a great future ahead. First season at a massive club and still only 22. The people saying JH should play before you are the same ones who wanted him sold not so long ago. True fans are behind you all."
"Tired of hearing Joe Allen's talks. You are just not good enough for LFC. You should be sold. Expensive flop of Brendan and also Brendan's favourite player. Gerrard-Hendo-Lucas to start for Arsenal. Are you listening MrManager######if you want a win."
"Having never commented negatively on Lucas, I agree that Joe and Hendo can become seasoned players in time; the problem nowadays is that one can not afford several seasons to develop a winning team. A quicker fix is essential to avoid losing players like Torres and Suarez. Look at Arsenal. "
"I think the pressure of being at such a huge club has crumbled Joe mentally over the last few months. He was brilliant those first few games. Just not sure where he 'fits in' to our system. Really hope he 'turns it around' but his lack of physical presence really concerns me."
"Whenever i feel down i always come here for a lift and tbh it makes me laugh when i read comments made about a lfc player.
The armchair supporters who are having a go at the players need to support them not them off like school yard children.
Joe allen is a very good player and at the moment is going through a bad patch like all players do so plz get behind him and not criticise his form.
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"It doesnt help him that we paid so much money for him either. 15 Million quid was lunacy when you consider that Neverton only paid 14 million for Feliani. Hindsight...."
"I like Joe. In fairness to him with the olympics in the summer things can become a strain mentally the season after added to the fact he's at a new club. Actually thought he did alright on sunday"
"I Think Reder-than -red is spot,Lucas is the typical example, we are nothing without him and it showed last season and the start of this season, so get behind the lad and the team and show the shankly spirit and rest up above all this negativity, BR is building a team and a club from the beginning YNWA"
"What is it about people putting " The true fans" will get behind you, its not about being a Liverpool fan as much as recognising a quality footballer. Tell me this true Fans 2004 we signed Alonso for 10 mil 2012 we sign Allen 15mil , Im a true fan and there is NO comparison. I am sorry Allen does not make the grade and last season these True fans said the same about Chalie Adam."
"you need to show heart and gut's to turn your play around, and start committing for the full 90min;s ot for just bit's of the game then you will boss the mid-field but not before
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"true fans are behind you joe,keep working hard and it will all come together,and i'm sure you will become a great player for us,just belive in yourself ynwa joe."
"i agree with eikel lfc ,why should he play poor every game an get chance after chance . time to let someone else try give something for the club instead ob coming out an admitting being a poor buy ."
"think that in some ways Joe Allen has improved his performance, showed encouraging signals to BR and his teammates, but in the last FA Cup outing showed a dangerous symptom, he demonstrated he can't play such a kind of games,..."
"on bad turf, against strong physical teams with a permissive direction. It's as simple as that, he lacks muscles, pace and body strenght to play in the neuralgic zone. Let's not make us mislead by the first useless goal scored last day! YNWA Joe Allen"
"That's the spirit Joe well done for coming on here to share your thoughts. You're just suffering the 1st season blues (like many great players have had). And your hard work will make you a great player next season. For now I would play you against arsenal as they struggle against passing teams. But would leave u out against teams that play it rugby style. Keep going the welsh xabi. YNWA "
"Joe, your high passing accuracy is deceptive as its is mainly backwards and sideways! Try more of the progressive forward passes. Possibly you have played many games without a rest that you've burnt out.
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"The joys of the cup! Heads up, move on and try to keep the league momentum going. 6 points over the next two games would be a massive confidence boost."
"pass the ball FORWARD, get FORWARD & b STRONG! I agree Hendo should start. "baftycrastard" Y R U still on the site mate? Which other big name we getting then? Apparently U know people who Know people?"
"Ive every faith in this fella,look at Hendo and Downing- it takes time to adjust and find your rythm and form. He'll get there, I cant stand all the negativity.Im genuinely excited for the future. The clubs more stable,is operating with a new no nonsense transfer policy and the debts are minimal- we have seen glimpses of how well we are going to be playing. The futures bright, the futures RED!!!!"
"Tell me what did we won during those days when we said LUcas was not good enough. If you are happy with what we achieved then your are not real liverpol supporter cause you share same feeling as Manure."
"Slightly??? That's an understatement, the amount of times I've seen him give the ball away to the opposing team giving them a clear route on goal is unbelievable, he did it against Swansea,united,Oldham,Mansfield, west ham and a few others. No other player in the team has been this poor, hendo should start over him every single match. "
"joe all you need to do is get your head down and work hard but be consistent when you do. according to mr rodgers the squad is big enough we dont need any players lol its there mental strength thats letting them down well drop them "
"Joe, it's true you have a great atude, but all you have to do is go to the gym and break yourself down by repeated runs to bolster your pace and body strenght, you look sincerely a lightweight so you have to work the double than the well-muscled! I want to push you to work even hard than you are doing! YNWA Joe Allen"
"Fair duse. I have not been impressed with Joe Allen so far. Worst player of the year so far no doubt. But, many good players and struggled initialy before making big names for themselves so there is still hope I guess. Admire Joe's honesty as well... Best of luck Joe"
"Some great comments on here? A new 22 year old signing should be great instantly. If all the posters here moved up in their professions to a bigger role they would be instantly amazing. Sack BR, Sack Allen, Sack Sterling. Oh and what's our motto, YNWA"
"Great honesty Joe. Keep trying and taking advice from Stevie...you are guaranteed to improve. The experience of games like Oldham will hold you in good stead in future games"
"It takes a real man to acknowledge his shortcomings ,so fair play for that Joe.Just like KK's signings we overpaid but that is not Joe's fault.
We deffo need to see alot more from you though Joe and a lot more forward penetration and assists.
For me Jonjo and Hendo offer more to the team and are more consistent.
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"Goog comments by most cultured fans. You are still getting some idiots who don't know how to support players when they are down. What joe needs is a Stevie G to gee him up and advise him that sideways is not the only option. Instead of trying to muscle joe needs to be nimble and run rings around bigger player. Release the ball quicker and not lose it.CONTD
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"A lot of players go through rough patches and Joe's is more pronounced because of his price tag(not his fault). Get you head down like Hendo, Lucas and dare i say Downing and start believing in yourself again.YNWA"
"The first step to redemption is acknowledging that you have a problem in the first place. I am glad that he recognises that he is not scaling the heights that he started with. He was imperious in his first forays for us but I believe due to him playing unusually deep other teams worked how to nullify his potency. He will come good. "
"I do find it a bit hypocritical on these pages at times. Last season a few people wer not supporting Kenny and slating his signings. This season they are going out of their way to defend worse players and a worse manager. But hey! I support whatever, i'm no super-supporter and I don't have petty agenda's or refuse to support someone because he was signed by a particular manager. "
"I do find it a bit hypocritical on these pages at times. Last season a few people wer not supporting Kenny and slating his signings. This season they are going out of their way to defend worse players and a worse manager. But hey! I support whatever, i'm no super-supporter and I don't have petty agenda's or refuse to support someone because he was signed by a particular manager. "
"Good luck Joe and hopefully things will change for the better. You have my support even justlike better players like Adam, Spearing, Hendo and Downing should of... YNWA Keep the faith"
""slightly disappointing" is an understatement. If any player is not doing their job properly week after week then they shouldn't still be in the team.Maybe Brendan needs to forget about trying to justify the money he has spent and get a bit tougher with players like Allen and Borini. "
"Rushjob:Downing to Sunderland hey! Ok, so long as they are thinking of replacing him with experience rather than another kid. Our defence has experience everywhere else though we lack it badly. This has be shown against the bigger clubs, nervous kids out of their depth. Balance of youth and experience is key"
"Rushjob. This is what I feared. Take Stevie and Lucas out then we seriously lack experience. I like BR but sometimes I tear my hair out at the obvious mistakes. Fergie always ensures he has youngsters as do other top managers."
"we need someone strong in this position, thats not going to be losing the ball everytime he gets it, and who,s passes get to the right people, and for the wages and for liverpool fc you are nowhere near what we need or want."
"Joe Allen was brave enough (or silly enough) to apologise on this forum for the poor display of the team on Sunday, while others including BR kept their heads down. He got slated for his trouble, despite the fact he scored one of the two goals. Also Downing is far from being one of the worst players on the pitch, some of his runs down the wing are brilliant. "
"i respect you now for knowing that your form has been average, you need to find the heart spearing always shows.
i think your a victim of coming from a team were you were one of the better players now at a bigger club.
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"Usually I would choose Henderson over Allen but Brendan, please pick Allen for this game. This is the type of game that suits such a player of his calibre. He was monumental in Swansea's 3-2 win over the Gunner's last season and the lack of physicality from the Arsenal team and their passing style will suit Allen's game."
"Unfortunately some fans like to pick on individual players and make them scape-goats for the failings of the team as a whole. The fact is Oldham WANTED that win more than Liverpool and played their hearts out. Sturridge had about 5 wild kicks at goal, all well wide of the target and I reckon 75% of Suarez' passes went to an Oldham player. They weren't really interested."
"There were more culpable players on the pitch. 75% of Suarez' passes went to an Oldham player and Sturride had 4 or 5 wild shots at goal, all well off target. "
"I've every faith in you Joe. You were brilliant at the beginning of the season filing in for Lucas - I don't think the so called fan boys on here remember that. I for one are glad you're an lfc player."
"LET'S HOPE SO. LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING JOE ALLEN RECAPTURE HIS EARLY SEASON FORM, AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. SOME OF OUR FANS NEED TO REALISE THAT SLATING PLAYERS IS NOT THE ANSWER. DESPITE FRUSTRATIONS, THIS IS WHEN HE NEEDS SOME OF THAT FAMOUS SUPPORT."
"Good honest assessment, but you can no longer be trusted as a starter. You need to improve ten fold and I for one don't believe you will ever be class enough to commend a first team spot."
"Very frank & honest. Difficult step to admit to himself he's lost form & an honourable step to admit to his failings to the club/fans. No PL player has ever gone without losing form, you're not the first JA & wont be the last. The true test now is whether you can rediscover it; for you & the club I really hope so. 15mill spent was not your decision, keep the faith & keep working hard, YNWA."
"Rushjob9
29th Jan 2013 15:11
Interesting your rumour about SD to Sunderland. I do so hope we replace with high quality experience. I read BBC synopsis about Coutinho, doesn't appear too complimentary for him? Also, can't believe Spurs got Holtby for 1.5mill!"
"We are building for the future, but you do it by introducing youngsters with a more experienced team. Only then you gradually start weening out the senior players. Not like we did get rid of 5-6 senior players and then depend on youth and new players that are bought for there potential rather than there ability to play first team football right away."
"Sometimes you can try too hard putting immense pressure on yourself and it doesn't come if you get the nod go out there and look to enjoy playing and the rest will come natural. "
"Rushjob9: Also reading on SSport that Chelsea have put a bid in for Butland. Can't make my mind up whether I'm concerned about that or not. Surely CFC already have a very reputable young keeper in Courtois (I think that's how its spelt). At least one experienced signing for us would be great though."
"Its good to see a player give themselves a frank assesment and vowing to turn around things. But the pitch offers you chance to do that, forward passes create goals and getting stuck in a tackle give supporters belief in you and working harder is the answer. "
"he was decent for the first few games as he didn't go safe, we've got lucas and stevie so if allen played freely like he did, he would have no problem whatsoever
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"jo at least you are man enough to admit your not at the level you want to bekeep working hard and you will get there. need to beat arsenal tomorrow and 3 important pts. come on you reds. put in a good effort and collect the rewards. YNWA"
"Champions of...- Butland. He's a gd. Keeper. Unsure if he could go down the pan if he joins 'them lot'. There were a load of rumours about Krul and us as well? Reckon Pepe will be gone summer. "
"35 million! Like it! Could Prob do a deal involving Carroll though to be fair. Could become a real 'issue' Carroll. 60k a week and not wanted. Hope we don't get into a situation of loaning him out again and thus watching whatever value he does have further diminish. "
"think you can guarantee lucas and stevie to start. think hendo will as well. we have had positive results after we have lost so expect team to play well and win. hope a few of the players get their best form back soon "
"cont. rushjob got my tickets for zenit game so long drive in 3 weeks. cant wait. might have to try and get xtra ticket as 1 of my girls wants to come as well. only £5 for my son. well pleased YNWA"
"hope philippe turns out a little diamond. just have a feeling he will be exciting. maybe the aquilani we never had. hope his permit is granted rather than having to appeal. qpr holding city JUST. at least we know we will be stronger tomorrow so come on you reds. YNWA"
"I will be surprised if we started with Hendo tomorrow and not because I don't think he is worthy but I just don't think BR rates him. He is an honest lad but lacks any defining quality. When he first arrived there was muted talk about him being the new SG. I know there is desperation to find one but seriously, cont.."
"PLYMOUTH. we dont have a football team down this part of the country. i'm 48 and supported liverpool since i can remember. am hoping next couple of seasons will see us back to how we should be. not that i have given up hope 4 this season. no chance. YNWA"
"He could possibly become an effective water carrier, a players whose sole job is to protect and then give the ball to a more technical player, but I feel that was not what he bought for. I believe BR is going for Continho because we still need an effective play maker through the middle, cont... "
"Allen needs to step and be counted and become the player he looked last season and at the beginning for us. He is a class act but he has definitely lost his way. He will relish the competition for places as all good players do. Jonjo needs to be given a run as this boy is the real deal. "
"i'd like to think that out of the players under scrutiny hendo at least has responded of late. we need to find a settled team. a winning one as our lge form has seen us heading in the right direction. maybe not as quick as some might like. YNWA"
"rushjob it will cost me a fortune in petrol as my omega drinks it but cant wait to see my boys face as he walks into the stadium. hopefully we would have a good result 1st leg so i know we will have a great time. i looked at train prices but for the money i'd want to keep the train. well worth what it costs to come up anyway. YNWA"
"Where is joe Allens best position, cos he can't defend and he isn't that good going forward. Hope he turns it around soon. I'd definitely start Hendo for Arsenal in front of Allen, Hendo has finally hit form and he knows now that u can't have a bad game for LFC he always give 100% effort. I'm sure Allen will turn it around, he just needs to get on the weights, and protein shakes :) YNWA"
"Gerrard o- I'd say steroids mate for Mr Allen! Totally agree re Hendo. His graft in front of Lucas gives Gerro that licence to do what Gerro does. I genuinely fear for Allen re his lack of physical presence. Like it or not, the prem is still a physical league where players who 'can mix it' still have real value. I wish Feliani was red."
"The sad thing is I agree that playing Hendo should give SG license but for some reason they play Hendo in the forward role. So unless SG is pushed further up then there is no point. Allen best position is bang in the middle of the park forcing the play where his eye for a pass will be more effective. "
"Rush job- haha I now mate he needs to bulk up a bit, he does get knocked of the ball a bit to easy. Yeah it's got to be Hendo, Lucas and Gerrard in mid, it's the right balance. I'd have liked us to get that Mohamed Diame."
"driving straight back. only 300 miles. just nice and steady get up there for about 6pm. let my boy soak up the atmosphere. he wants to see the sights. arsenal will be full strength but still think we will get 3pts. table starting to look interesting. come on redmen YNWA"
"Buddha - Are you rattling my cage? What's up - feeling lonely?? Get yourself a cat and dim the lights down a bit. (If you do get a cat make sure you don't invite Rotchie around, Iv heard he's not keen on them)"
"Gerrard-o. A bit! He gets blown over mate. I'm stunned he's already done 18 months in the prem already. He's like a kid. He's like Suso who when you consider we're considering loaning out to bulk up- it says it all. He may be good. Time will tell. Hendo offers a whole lot more. "
"Like Budbudhaha (not buddha) said he should be given a more forward role where he cant cause as much damage and it may grow his confidence like it has with JH. I thought JA played ok on Sunday. Seems like he's the current scapegoat.You can't expect instant results at any price."
"Its funny how a comment about any player is taken personal by a fan. Unless you are related to them then chill. Allen is no smaller or lighter than Scholes, Xavi etc and showed last season that he can hold his own. Simply put, he is simply playing in a foreign position it's as simple as that. Simples."
"Honestly what is BR doing ??? I am not a fan of Allen at all but this lad is standing in the stocks while fans throw cabbages at him! disgusting behaviour from an out of depth manager! BR go now!!!"
"ARS VS LIV (GOOD MENTALITY) Formation:4-5-1 GK: Reina DF:Enrique,Agger,Carragher,Johnson MF:Downing,Hendo,Jonjo,Gerrard,Suarez FW:Sturridge On the bench: Jones,Skrtel,Lucas,Sterling,Borini
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"ARS VS LIV (GOOD MENTALITY) Formation:4-5-1 GK: Reina DF:Enrique,Agger,Carragher,Johnson MF:Downing,Hendo,Jonjo,Gerrard,Suarez FW:Sturridge On the bench: Jones,Skrtel,Lucas,Sterling,Borini
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"ARS VS LIV (GOOD MENTALITY) Formation:4-5-1 GK: Reina DF:Enrique,Agger,Carragher,Johnson MF:Downing,Hendo,Jonjo,Gerrard,Suarez FW:Sturridge On the bench: Jones,Skrtel,Lucas,Sterling,Borini
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""ARS VS LIV (GOOD MENTALITY) Formation:4-5-1 GK: Reina DF:Enrique,Agger,Carragher,Johnson MF:Downing,Hendo,Jonjo,Gerrard,Suarez FW:Sturridge On the bench: Jones,Skrtel,Lucas,Sterling,Borini"
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"Nice you want to admit your poor performance late days, but you're my new idol of Liverpool player, just trying work hard and maybe you can make a good partnership with Henderson and Shelvey in the future. Must see Lucas and Gerrard as you're role model."
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