Liverpool Season 2013/14 part 3 - The Final Push to Top Spot

[Spring]

 

Just can't stop thinking that if chelsea game was moved to the last day of the season, right after palace and newcastle, maybe we could have wrapped up the title by then.

Actually, I understand Chelsea requested for the match to be played on the mid-week of 5/5/14 ie this week. So it becomes the 2nd last match.

They wanted this to free them up to concentrate on the UCL semis.

EPL refused and I believe Pool also didn't support this idea (think they felt it was the best time to face Chelsea on 27/4).

 

In the end, everyone loses, Pool lost the match and Chelsea lost UCL.

EPL not very supportive of English clubs in Europe unlike their Spanish,

Italian counterparts. Real Madrid had an off day before the 1st leg semi

(match was played last night vs Valladolid 1-1).

[Joseph22]

 

Lucas won't be missed lah. Fernandinho is so much more athletic.

Coutinho on the other hand who can do a killer pass. So i don't understand why they left him out.

I dunno about luis gustavo. But only Oscar looks like a creative player and mourinho been leaving him out frequently...

Because couthino will make a lot of fail pass before one killer pass appear.

[Icu]

They probably hate Pool in letting them leave.

They probably hate BR in not trusting them.

 

Then, they will decide not to help Pool cause.

Possible?

 

Kenny Dalglish was the one who recruited them but they simply did not meet the standards and expectations for their high wages. It actually boils down to the manager in question, and their tenure got worst when they simply did not suit BR's style and were therefore let go for cost-cutting measures. So if they have to blame someone, it should be KD.

 

Incidentally, the other players that he signed up for big bucks did not perform to par (including Charlie Adam, Jordan Henderson - where the latter got a reprieve with a new role under BR, and Sebastian Coates). The only exception would be Jose Enrique which is, IMO, average. The only thing KD got right is to sign up Luis Suarez.

 

Talking about managers' performance , here's an interesting stat => link

Edited May 8, 2014 by Icu

[Joseph22]

 

Kenny Dalglish was the one who recruited them but they simply did not meet the standards and expectations for their high wages. It actually boils down to the manager in question, and their tenure got worst when they simply did not suit BR's style and were therefore let go for cost-cutting measures. So if they have to blame someone, it should be KD.

 

ncidentally, the other players that he signed up for big bucks did not perform to par (including Charlie Adam, Jordan Henderson - where the latter got a reprieve with a new role under BR, and Sebastian Coates). The only exception would be Jose Enrique which is, IMO, average. The only thing KD got right is to sign up Luis Suarez.

Henderson just play back his natural role under BR. Not a new role.

Charlie Adam is just plains lousy.

[Raymondism]

 

Kenny Dalglish was the one who recruited them but they simply did not meet the standards and expectations for their high wages. It actually boils down to the manager in question, and their tenure got worst when they simply did not suit BR's style and were therefore let go for cost-cutting measures. So if they have to blame someone, it should be KD.

 

Incidentally, the other players that he signed up for big bucks did not perform to par (including Charlie Adam, Jordan Henderson - where the latter got a reprieve with a new role under BR, and Sebastian Coates). The only exception would be Jose Enrique which is, IMO, average. The only thing KD got right is to sign up Luis Suarez.

 

Talking about managers' performance , here's an interesting stat => link

 

 

I think KD wanted a british spine....

 

Henderson was ok during his first season but he was clearly not ready for first team...

for such a young player... KD kept playing him... and out of position...

some might argue that KD has no choice but to play him due to his price tag...

some might argue that KD kept playing him tats why Henderson is such an important member of the team...

when Henderson was signed, some of us thought that he is brought in to be groomed as SG successor...

when KD play him on right wing... it was like KD was trying to re-create his old team.. Ray Hougton on the right...

 

Carroll was bought at 15M below whatever Chelsea paid for Torres...probably becos Suarez was recruited at 22M at the expense of 8M Babel.... his valuation was blown out of proportion by Chelsea's valuation of Torres....

He is good at what he is known for... but BR does not think that carroll is suitable for his 4-3-3

 

Charlie Adam... cost only 6M? Cheap for Jan Molby Mk 2

Cheaper than Alberto, Coates and Suso...

Adam was ok except that his pace was exposed by Lucas' injury....

His corner delivery was not as impressive compared to his blackpool days...

 

Downing.... was brought in to provide crosses for Carroll

Strangely, when he is on the pitch, Carroll was sitting on the bench.....

When Carroll is subbed in, Downing gets subbed out....

Maybe KD wanted Downing to be Barnes Mk2

 

Enrique was the only one who looked value for money back then...

Until his injury problems caught up with him....

Because couthino will make a lot of fail pass before one killer pass appear.

 

 

Coutinho is good with his passes.. imo

but for his touches.. he seemed to have lost some of his abilities to dribble past players and shoot...

his shooting is really.....

 

with only passing as the main attribute... i think he wont be missed by the Brazil team

[Raymondism]

MCF Liverpool Supporters Predictions:

Liverpool vs Newcastle (11 May, 10pm)

1-0
2-0
3-0 Raymondism
4-0 ktglfc, Kar_lover
4-1 ICU
4-3 vegas

5-0

6-0

[Joseph22]

 

 

Coutinho is good with his passes.. imo

but for his touches.. he seemed to have lost some of his abilities to dribble past players and shoot...

his shooting is really.....

 

with only passing as the main attribute... i think he wont be missed by the Brazil team

I don't think his passes is bad.

 

but for the brazil squad, I think there are other that can offer more in the same place.

 

 

 

MCF Liverpool Supporters Predictions:

 

Liverpool vs Newcastle (11 May, 10pm)

 

1-0

2-0

3-0 Raymondism

4-0 ktglfc, Kar_lover

4-1 ICU

4-3 vegas

5-0

6-0 J22

[Count-Bracula]

MCF Liverpool Supporters Predictions:

 

Liverpool vs Newcastle (11 May, 10pm)

 

1-0

2-0

3-0 Raymondism, CountBracula (and the EPL title)

4-0 ktglfc, Kar_lover

4-1 ICU

4-3 vegas

5-0

6-0 J22

Edited May 8, 2014 by Count-Bracula

[Kopites]

MCF Liverpool Supporters Predictions:

 

Liverpool vs Newcastle (11 May, 10pm)

 

1-0

2-0

3-0 Raymondism, CountBracula (and the EPL title)

4-0 ktglfc, Kar_lover

4-1 ICU

4-3 vegas

5-0

6-0 J22

this time round I will skip the newcastle prediction for a change. Maybe will bring good luck. Who know. Hahaha.

 

honestly I cant see how city not getting at least a draw. Playing at hm and title at stake. Well we never say die till the last whistle.

[Raymondism]

this time round I will skip the newcastle prediction for a change. Maybe will bring good luck. Who know. Hahaha.

 

honestly I cant see how city not getting at least a draw. Playing at hm and title at stake. Well we never say die till the last whistle.

U can try predicting a 8-3 score lol

[Raymondism]

MCF Liverpool Supporters Predictions:

 

Liverpool vs Newcastle (11 May, 10pm)

 

1-0

2-0

3-0 Raymondism, CountBracula (and the EPL title)

4-0 ktglfc, Kar_lover

4-1 ICU

4-3 vegas

5-0

6-0 J22

[Ktglfc]

MCF Liverpool Supporters Predictions:

 

Liverpool vs Newcastle (11 May, 10pm)

 

1-0

2-0

3-0 Raymondism, CountBracula (and the EPL title)

4-0 ktglfc, Kar_lover

4-1 ICU

4-3 vegas

5-0

6-0 J22

I like your optimism :)

Let's hope the best and let the rest play out themselves.

If it is meant to be ours, it will be ours :)

If it is meant to be ManC, let it be :) We will still congrats them for a job well done.

 

We unlike other supporters, we are magnanimous in winning and losing :)

 

Just 3 more days, curtain will be down. Kind of sad :(

Then will concentrate to "debate" with everyone here on WC :)

After that, we will come back for pre-season and our Pool targets :)

And in August, we will start the new season :)

 

Well, that's life of being Liverpool Supporters :) always optimistic :)

[Mivec79]

Apparently pool last 3 games which brought 1w 1d n 1 lose coincides with Henderson 3 games suspension we definitely miss his drive n thrust in the centre mid area which Lucas with his lack of pace that cannot provide

Btw I go for a 4-1 win for pool as I believe Henderson return will somehow stabilize the midfield

[Raymondism]

Anyway Sturridge's goal against Crystal Palace has been classified as an own goal by Delaney.

 

So Sturridge is tied with Toure at 2nd place with 20 goals

[Raymondism]

http://www.thisisanfield.com/2014/04/adam-lallana-liverpool-hed-fit-anfield/

 

Not sure if this was posted.

 

An article on how Lallana will fit in...

[Ktglfc]

Wow, have you guys seen ST Sport Page ?

 

IN BOLD:

"CITY DESERVE TO BE CHAMPS"

 

I didnt see ST publish any article on Pool, when Pool thrashed Arsenal, Hotspur, Man U.

Quite disappointing with the headline.

 

Anyway, 2 more days to go :(

 

Let's end the season with a bang :)

4 - 0

[Mason016]

Oh oh! It has begun! Sorearse talking about leaving again!

 

https://sg.sports.yahoo.com/news/suarez-leave-liverpool-move-back-ajax-053211476.html

[Ktglfc]

Don't worry lah, we will let him go Ajax when he acheive his Championship medal :)

That will be when he is 30 years old in 2-3 years time.

Still have value :)