Just gotta keep working hard I guess. However, BR isnt going to change the starting 11 presently, so opportunities likely to be very limited- probably Zenit away. Get back to the form of Man City at home- cos you were superb that day. This is Liverpool however, and no room for passengers....
"Joe played in the Olympics, moved to Merseyside and played for a new team. Things have probably caught up with him. I think we can look forward to seeing a successful season for Allen next season. We've seen enough evidence to be confident."
"I understand perfectly what he's saying. It's great when one knows the solution to one's problem. Also, I must admit that, in my heart Joe is already a great lad. I would reminisce about how Jordan spoke about his form in the past and how he identified what was needed to bring him back into the team..."
"think that you will have time up till june to change the idea of our supporters and convince BR that he has not taken a blunder when he said you are the potential Welsh "Xavi"! Probably you will have to play your chances in the double leg game against Zenit, ..."
"lfcredi- Good points, it's been a long summer for him and change can be difficult. He's been good and will be better in the future, he's just having a dip in form. Joe can take the Europa league to be 'his' games, as he may be even better suited to some of the non-premier teams."
"Joe it will come back, use Lucas and Hendo as examples, they went through tough times with form and confidence and worked hard and look like they have come through it. just look to the future and see what a great squad you could be part off. YNWA. "
"An honest self assessment and confession is good for the soul. He needs to buck up and get back to his best form. He is one hell of a player and when in form is one of the best in the league. We have all seen what he is capable of so it will be a delight to see him get back there. Come on son. "
"aussieliver: you never let us down with your insight and technical knowledge. Keep it coming little man... Allen is a solid player, not world class, but neat and tidy. WIth all players fully fit however, he will be on the bench. "
"As for fans switching to hating Allen instead of Hendo, some people never learn. The chumps who did the 'misfit' hate campaign are not informed or respected. A few silly kids propped up that nonsense for a while, but most real fans just ignored them, as attention is what these guys crave."
"The dip in form is understandable all things considered.Everyone is different some take more time than others to settle after a change but great atude and hopefully Brendan can take the pressure off him now and he can be better next season.Good luck Joe."
"Joe, you need to man up, toughen up and sorry, I just dont think you are good enuf for LFC - however, if you show me different (very soon) I will buy a new LFC top - the black one that reminds me of Star Trek!"
"usa LFC we need midfielders who can score as well as pass and defend! i mean how many goals are we going to get from him in a season 2-3 ? ? not good enough! we already have defencive midfielder in lucas we can afford to have another player who cant score "
"Like Charlie Adams in a poor team you looked very good, in a good team he looked very poor, in my opinion Joe Allen is the same the only reason that he is getting any game time is he came with BR"
"Hendo is an example at the moment, he has improve compare to last year :), if he can do it there is no reason why Allen cant. The quicker some will improve the better it will be for the club but until then i will still hope for quality players in the squad...we are still lacking a quality AM for example, will it be Coutinho?..."
"God bless America - and FSG.... Talking of USA, does this Billionaire who has just taken over virgin media want to buy the naming rights to Anfield while he is splashing the cash - would be a nice way to get under Murdoch's skin if he is looking to take News International head on!!"
"someone please tell me what he does when hes on his 'best form', that none of our other midifelders can and are doing anyway, let alone that is worth 15 million. we're not mega rich and cant afford such costly gambles. "
"No, a southern sofy Londoner.... though spent most of the last few years in Southern Africa til I recently moved back home. I do like the USA though each time I go there, and love the people. Do find their Big Businesses a bit scary though..."
"To be fair to Joe Allen I think he is not worth 15 millions but then the management is to blame however with competition for places in midfield is getting tougher I hope Joe will show his potential in LFC shirt or another one sooner or later."
"srkd123, Allen's unique skill is keeping the ball in tight situations and threading through killer passes. But, this is if we set out to play the patient Tiki Taka syle, which we are not playing at present. If you watch Xavi he can receive the ball anywhere and never loses it under pressure and he will move the ball quickly on as his brain is ahead of most. "
"Buddha- 1524. And there lies the problem with Mr Allen. Can he evolve his game like his manager has done? This is the question. Am sure he can. However, I much prefer the incisive play of now as opposed to the sideways, backwards play of pre xmas being honest like."
"Joe you need to keep working hard,and don´t read the negative rubbish written about on this and other pages.Young man moved to massive club things will get much better..YNWA"
"At present he does not deserve a starting place. I'm just not sure what he does when he does play. He certainly does not provide the killer pass and seems far too lightweight for the Premiership. I hope he does not turn into a £15 million 'misfit' but time will tell. Maybe he can follow the example of Hendo and prove his worth."
"Rushjob- 9:57 agree with your comment. Lucas, Hendo and Gerrard is our best midfield at the minute, they was fantastic against city. Hendo has turned his LFC career on its head, I wouldn't of thought that I'd want Hendo to start league games at the start of the season. BR is doing a good job by dropping people who ain't on form, it's getting the best out of the players."
"Joe has come out with an honest self assessment and people find the need to knock him. He's a decent player struggling for form after a long summer of Olympic football, a big move and a new kid - I suspect it has all just caught up with him. Give him time and I'm sure we will see the return of the MOTM form that had us raving at the start of the season."
"In the meantime, he is rightly spending time on the bench while players in a richer vein of form are getting their turn. That is the way it should be."
"keep working joe it usually takes time to settle at a new club. Hendo and enrique have rammed a fair bit of humble pie down some throats and you can do it too. most of the players bought in the last two and a half seasons will be the backbone of this club for the foreseeable future."
"joe just keep giving your best and when its good enough you will be back in the team. others are better at the moment but you will find your form. man enough not to hide. fair play. come on you reds. lets get 3pts from baggies and see what happens. YNWA"
" hello Allen I thought you still has a long way to go wrong pass, back pass, not very strong on the ball when you came to liverpool I thought we got someone who could fill Gerrard shoe but you not at all so dropping u is a good choice for BR and LFC i thought i will choose jonjo ahead of you"
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6th Feb 2013 9:57