Liverpool FC - Page 299

joegerrard · 28-10-2008, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Scouser_Dave

No mate

You always came in right time dave...

Scouser_Dave · 28-10-2008, 10:57 PM

-----------------Reina------------------

Arbeloa---Carra---Agger-----Aurelio

Penners---Alonso---Masc------Riera

----------------Gerrard----------------

-----------------Babel------------------

With Kuyt and Keane not 100% that would be my team. Rafa will probably put Keane were Babel is and Kuyt were penners is though.

lvrpl4life · 28-10-2008, 11:01 PM

I reckon Pennant might get a run out you know

Scouser_Dave · 28-10-2008, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by lvrpl4life

I reckon Pennant might get a run out you know

He played well against Wigan and plays much better than yossi there so hopefully Rafa sees sense and gives the lad a run out tomorrow. I can see El Zhar maybe getting a run out in the 2nd half if the game is lacking Pace.

lvrpl4life · 28-10-2008, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Scouser_Dave

He played well against Wigan and plays much better than yossi there so hopefully Rafa sees sense and gives the lad a run out tomorrow. I can see El Zhar maybe getting a run out in the 2nd half if the game is lacking Pace.

He certainly did. And didn't his cross lead to Kuyt's goal?

I noticed that El Zhar is a fantastic little running machine. I'm gonna keep my eye out for him

joegerrard · 28-10-2008, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Scouser_Dave

-----------------Reina------------------

Arbeloa---Carra---Agger-----Aurelio

Penners---Alonso---Masc------Riera

----------------Gerrard----------------

-----------------Babel------------------

With Kuyt and Keane not 100% that would be my team. Rafa will probably put Keane were Babel is and Kuyt were penners is though.

This woud be my team with or without Keane and Kuyt 100%

LFC182 · 29-10-2008, 01:02 AM

Yeah I'd be willing to give Pennant a go. He can cross great and he needs more playing time.

joegerrard · 29-10-2008, 02:20 AM

Hopeful he start in initial XI...

Portland1 · 29-10-2008, 07:51 AM

pennant did absolutely nothing against wigan. were you guys watching the game?

he did supply the cross to kuyt, but besides that, he was virtually nonexistent. I do not want him playing.

LwkguyPlayer · 29-10-2008, 08:40 AM

lol the real questions is were u watching the game pennant was fantastic

anyway why isnt the game on tv in uk

Jezza789 · 29-10-2008, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by LwkguyPlayer

lol the real questions is were u watching the game pennant was fantastic

anyway why isnt the game on tv in uk

Dont know. Down in australia we have it live on Austar

LwkguyPlayer · 29-10-2008, 08:48 AM

yeah i know

mustangt1255 · 29-10-2008, 09:05 AM

I like the Beatles.

joegerrard · 29-10-2008, 09:32 AM

Pennant is better like a Winger than Kuyt....

But as we all know Kuyt works hard in every match

lvrpl4life · 29-10-2008, 11:28 AM

Rafa Benitez today praised the contribution of substitute Ryan Babel in Liverpool's 1-0 victory over Chelsea - and revealed we'll be seeing a lot more of the Dutchman in his preferred striking role.

Having already scored the winner from the bench against United this season, Babel was again introduced to great effect at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

Brought on as a lone striker for the final 30 minutes, the 21-year-old helped keep Chelsea on the back foot by stretching the defence with power and pace.

Benitez said: "When we signed Albert Riera we thought of Babel being more of a striker.

"Ryan is still a young player. Some Dutch players come to England for only one or two years. In this case, this is his second year and he was injured at the start coming back from the Olympic Games.

"But he is giving us something more and I was really pleased with him the other day at Chelsea. I think that was the perfect game for him.

"At that time we needed pace and power and ability, so we could cope with the two centre-backs. He could beat them, it was perfect and really good for him."

Nine of Babel's 11 Liverpool goals have come as a substitute, with 27 of his 58 appearances arriving from the bench.

Benitez believes the Holland international remains most effective as an impact player for now, but is confident Babel can soon make the progression to producing the same threat over 90 minutes.

"Clearly there is a massive difference when you are talking about a player with pace - normally their stamina levels are not the same," said the Anfield boss.

"To do the same thing 20 times at maximum intensity, it's not easy, so they need time to rest. For these kind of players to play 90 minutes at this pace and high tempo is impossible. That is the reason why he can make a massive difference in 20 to 30 minutes."

Meanwhile, Benitez dismissed the suggestion Liverpool do not have enough experience at being front-runners after the Chelsea victory opened up a three-point cushion at the top of the Barclays Premier League.

"The people in the staff – Sammy Lee, Mauricio Pellegrino – have experience and the players have won the Champions League, which is a massive trophy," said Benitez. "We have some experience of that. I have won the league in Spain, too.

"The first year we came from behind at Valencia, but the second year for a long time we were on top of the table. If we can stay there in three weeks' time we will start feeling pressure. But that is good.

"People said we were like a machine in that second season. We had the balance. We were attacking very well and defending well.

"We lost the last game against Albacete 1-0 when we were champions and by just scoring one goal we would have scored more than Real Madrid, who got something like 7. We also conceded fewer than anyone else. So we had the balance. Being a machine was a compliment."

BABEL SET FOR MORE STRIKING ROLE

Scouser_Dave · 29-10-2008, 05:40 PM

Hopefully he starts upfront tonight.

Cruzer32 · 29-10-2008, 06:06 PM

liverpool playing tonight are they?

joegerrard · 29-10-2008, 06:52 PM

Yes....

MaschPotato · 29-10-2008, 08:19 PM

Sami Hyypia returns to the Liverpool starting line-up as Rafa Benitez makes four changes for tonight's clash with Portsmouth. The Finland international comes into the side in place of Daniel Agger, while Jermaine Pennant, Lucas Leiva and Ryan Babel also earn call-ups.

The Liverpool team in full: Reina, Arbeloa, Aurelio, Carragher, Hyypia, Lucas, Alonso, Gerrard, Kuyt, Babel, Pennant. Subs: Cavalieri, Agger, Dossena, Mascherano, Keane, Benayoun, Riera.

Riera, Masch, Keane,Agger on bench. Hope rotation doesnt kill us again

lvrpl4life · 29-10-2008, 08:22 PM

Good old Hyypia

lvrpl4life · 29-10-2008, 08:39 PM

Any links to streams? I can't find a Justin.tv one?

joegerrard · 29-10-2008, 08:41 PM

Yes....

Pennant and Babel in start lineup....

Anima Flux · 29-10-2008, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by lvrpl4life

Any links to streams? I can't find a Justin.tv one?

http://livefooty.doctor-serv.com/wed...ortsmouth.html

lvrpl4life · 29-10-2008, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Shinobiflux

http://livefooty.doctor-serv.com/wed...ortsmouth.html

Doesn't work

Anima Flux · 29-10-2008, 09:00 PM

It's being weird for me aswell for some reason, hmm.

28-10-2008, 10:57 PM	#7452 (permalink)
Scouser_Dave EA Veteran Join Date: Jan 2008 Age: 25 Posts: 13,973	-----------------Reina------------------ Arbeloa---Carra---Agger-----Aurelio Penners---Alonso---Masc------Riera ----------------Gerrard---------------- -----------------Babel------------------ With Kuyt and Keane not 100% that would be my team. Rafa will probably put Keane were Babel is and Kuyt were penners is though. __________________

28-10-2008, 11:01 PM	#7453 (permalink)
lvrpl4life Forum Guru Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: England Age: 21 Posts: 1,846	I reckon Pennant might get a run out you know __________________

29-10-2008, 02:20 AM	#7458 (permalink)
joegerrard Forum Junkie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: At Anfield Gender: Male Posts: 4,339	Hopeful he start in initial XI... __________________ LIVERPOOL TIL I DIE .......... 96 - justice Impossible Is Nothing Man United 1-4 Liverpool "If you ask Vidic To spell terrorist he would say " T O R R E S"

29-10-2008, 09:32 AM	#7464 (permalink)
joegerrard Forum Junkie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: At Anfield Gender: Male Posts: 4,339	Pennant is better like a Winger than Kuyt.... But as we all know Kuyt works hard in every match __________________ LIVERPOOL TIL I DIE .......... 96 - justice Impossible Is Nothing Man United 1-4 Liverpool "If you ask Vidic To spell terrorist he would say " T O R R E S"

29-10-2008, 11:28 AM	#7465 (permalink)
lvrpl4life Forum Guru Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: England Age: 21 Posts: 1,846	Rafa Benitez today praised the contribution of substitute Ryan Babel in Liverpool's 1-0 victory over Chelsea - and revealed we'll be seeing a lot more of the Dutchman in his preferred striking role. Having already scored the winner from the bench against United this season, Babel was again introduced to great effect at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. Brought on as a lone striker for the final 30 minutes, the 21-year-old helped keep Chelsea on the back foot by stretching the defence with power and pace. Benitez said: "When we signed Albert Riera we thought of Babel being more of a striker. "Ryan is still a young player. Some Dutch players come to England for only one or two years. In this case, this is his second year and he was injured at the start coming back from the Olympic Games. "But he is giving us something more and I was really pleased with him the other day at Chelsea. I think that was the perfect game for him. "At that time we needed pace and power and ability, so we could cope with the two centre-backs. He could beat them, it was perfect and really good for him." Nine of Babel's 11 Liverpool goals have come as a substitute, with 27 of his 58 appearances arriving from the bench. Benitez believes the Holland international remains most effective as an impact player for now, but is confident Babel can soon make the progression to producing the same threat over 90 minutes. "Clearly there is a massive difference when you are talking about a player with pace - normally their stamina levels are not the same," said the Anfield boss. "To do the same thing 20 times at maximum intensity, it's not easy, so they need time to rest. For these kind of players to play 90 minutes at this pace and high tempo is impossible. That is the reason why he can make a massive difference in 20 to 30 minutes." Meanwhile, Benitez dismissed the suggestion Liverpool do not have enough experience at being front-runners after the Chelsea victory opened up a three-point cushion at the top of the Barclays Premier League. "The people in the staff – Sammy Lee, Mauricio Pellegrino – have experience and the players have won the Champions League, which is a massive trophy," said Benitez. "We have some experience of that. I have won the league in Spain, too. "The first year we came from behind at Valencia, but the second year for a long time we were on top of the table. If we can stay there in three weeks' time we will start feeling pressure. But that is good. "People said we were like a machine in that second season. We had the balance. We were attacking very well and defending well. "We lost the last game against Albacete 1-0 when we were champions and by just scoring one goal we would have scored more than Real Madrid, who got something like 7. We also conceded fewer than anyone else. So we had the balance. Being a machine was a compliment." BABEL SET FOR MORE STRIKING ROLE __________________

29-10-2008, 01:02 AM	#7457 (permalink)
LFC182 Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Highlands Ranch, Colorado Age: 19 Gender: Male Posts: 706	Yeah I'd be willing to give Pennant a go. He can cross great and he needs more playing time.

29-10-2008, 07:51 AM	#7459 (permalink)
Portland1 Forum Regular Join Date: May 2008 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 526	pennant did absolutely nothing against wigan. were you guys watching the game? he did supply the cross to kuyt, but besides that, he was virtually nonexistent. I do not want him playing.

29-10-2008, 08:40 AM	#7460 (permalink)
LwkguyPlayer Banned Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tonga Gender: Private Posts: 4,013	lol the real questions is were u watching the game pennant was fantastic anyway why isnt the game on tv in uk

29-10-2008, 08:48 AM	#7462 (permalink)
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29-10-2008, 09:05 AM	#7463 (permalink)
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29-10-2008, 05:40 PM	#7466 (permalink)
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29-10-2008, 06:52 PM	#7468 (permalink)
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29-10-2008, 08:19 PM	#7469 (permalink)
MaschPotato EA Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Age: 19 Gender: Male Posts: 15,457	Sami Hyypia returns to the Liverpool starting line-up as Rafa Benitez makes four changes for tonight's clash with Portsmouth. The Finland international comes into the side in place of Daniel Agger, while Jermaine Pennant, Lucas Leiva and Ryan Babel also earn call-ups. The Liverpool team in full: Reina, Arbeloa, Aurelio, Carragher, Hyypia, Lucas, Alonso, Gerrard, Kuyt, Babel, Pennant. Subs: Cavalieri, Agger, Dossena, Mascherano, Keane, Benayoun, Riera. Riera, Masch, Keane,Agger on bench. Hope rotation doesnt kill us again

29-10-2008, 08:22 PM	#7470 (permalink)
lvrpl4life Forum Guru Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: England Age: 21 Posts: 1,846	Good old Hyypia __________________

29-10-2008, 08:39 PM	#7471 (permalink)
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29-10-2008, 08:41 PM	#7472 (permalink)
joegerrard Forum Junkie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: At Anfield Gender: Male Posts: 4,339	Yes.... Pennant and Babel in start lineup.... __________________ LIVERPOOL TIL I DIE .......... 96 - justice Impossible Is Nothing Man United 1-4 Liverpool "If you ask Vidic To spell terrorist he would say " T O R R E S"

29-10-2008, 09:00 PM	#7475 (permalink)
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