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That was the most enjoyable away in years. ****** all over standing at Wimbledon and Exeter. Old school without the aggro haha. And what was boss was a lot of the young lads knew all the arl songs we were singing way back when that got an airing. You know it's gonna' be a boss night when you walk in the pub you went before and after the Burton-Colchester game and the regulars are like 'I know you! ..... F-ing ****! The Scouse lads are back!' Celebs us like haha! Brilliant, brilliant night in one of the best drinking towns in the Country topped off with a brilliant L'pool performance.

Just hope Emre's not serious.

Back on the march with Jurgens Army!
 
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Average Joe said:
Yeah it's a great 4 days a year when that happens in the UK
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Reminds me of a Little Britain skit which goes something like this:

"Scotland. A place where the sun shines .......... every Thursday the 2nd of August, between 12.15 and 12.45!"
 
Just how quick is Mane? Fellas absolutely rapid. Watching him last night going across field and he has 3 or 4 yards on the defender before he's turned. Sideways! We've had quick players. Rushie was no slouch. Then real speedsters like McManaman, Owen and Sterling but he's lightening rapid. Don't think I've honestly ever seen a player that naturally fast in a L'pool shirt. Been real impressed with his defensive work too. Which appeared to be a knock from Southampton fans. Seems like he's really wanting to show he and the team belong now he's finally at a major club.

And on the flip side to Sadio, step forward Jordan Henderson .....

I'd love anyone to tell me just what he brings to the side outside of work rate. ***** scoring return. Woeful passer. ***** out of most every challenge. And leads less than Corbyn! (Probably the only Scouser still with massive doubts on Corbyn but this isn't a political debate.). Again last night he was by far our worst player for me. The good thing since the end of last season before he got injured, more and more people are starting to see through him for the exceptionally limited footballer he is. (There was a time the match you couldn't say anything about him without the chance of fists flying. Such was the ridiculous cult status he held.).

But hey, he works hard .....

God willing this will be his last season in red.
 
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Mates just made a great point on Mane that if he continues like this, teams will be doubling and tripling up on him like they used to do Johnny Barnes which will only free up more space for others. That kind of speed just can't be understated and it's an option we just haven't had.
 
Scouseinthehouse said:
Mates just made a great point on Mane that if he continues like this, teams will be doubling and tripling up on him like they used to do Johnny Barnes which will only free up more space for others. That kind of speed just can't be understated and it's an option we just haven't had.
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We get that with Martial really does create space for Rooney and Pogba in Midfield now. And with Valencia and Shaw bombing on they usually have 2 players trying to cover them, leaving basically Zlatan in the box with 2 CBs because the FB has gone out to help there winger contain our FBs getting forward. So hard for teams to defend against. Can't wait for Pogba to be up to speed. Even in his first game he was gliding past 3 even 5 players with one run. Teams gotta worry about containing him now as well as Shaw, Valencia, Martial, Zlatan.
 
Theatre of dreams said:
We get that with Martial really does create space for Rooney and Pogba in Midfield now. And with Valencia and Shaw bombing on they usually have 2 players trying to cover them, leaving basically Zlatan in the box with 2 CBs because the FB has gone out to help there winger contain our FBs getting forward. So hard for teams to defend against. Can't wait for Pogba to be up to speed. Even in his first game he was gliding past 3 even 5 players with one run. Teams gotta worry about containing him now as well as Shaw, Valencia, Martial, Zlatan.
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Absolutely the same. Again last night, ala Arsenal, the amount of men we were getting in the box was ridiculous. Teams can't possibly cover them all. And even less so with the threat of Mane burning you is there to contend with.

Really missed that threat that only Mane and Ojo give at Burnley Sat'day. You use the caveat of 'it was only Burton', but great to see the quick learn and back to patience and movement in and around the box last night rather than completely dominating with just wayward balls the final third. I'd imagine Danny Rose will be tossing and turning Friday night at the prospect of dealing with Mane like this Sat'day haha.

Nod to Clyne too the first three games. As good as any RB anywhere last year defensively. And now he's improved his crossing the other end. Two assists already. One more than the whole of last season. Great cross for Firmino's goal last night.

Roll on Tottenham! ****, roll on tonights third round draw!
 
Scouse can you stop interrupting this thread with Liverpool talk when we're discussing the weather. ;)
 
In all seriousness, taking the cup seriously is not a bad thing if you have a big squad. Problem with Liverpool is that I think their success or should I say how seriously they take the cups in regards to using first team players, will ultimately have an impact on their Premier League campaign.
 
zzeezzy said:
In all seriousness, taking the cup seriously is not a bad thing if you have a big squad. Problem with Liverpool is that I think their success or should I say how seriously they take the cups in regards to using first team players, will ultimately have an impact on their Premier League campaign.
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Agree. Don't think they have enough quality in depth to take them all serious this season and do well in the league.
 
zzeezzy said:
Scouse can you stop interrupting this thread with Liverpool talk when we're discussing the weather. ;)
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And we don't have the extra burden of Europe so there was absolutely no need to make a shed load of changes 2 games in the season. Squads the perfect size for a domestic campaign. Or will be by the time the windows out.
 
Scouseinthehouse said:
Soz abar me like.

And we don't have the extra burden of Europe so there was absolutely no need to make a shed load of changes 2 games in the season. Squads the perfect size for a domestic campaign. Or will be by the time the windows out.
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Size yes. Quality in depth I dunno. After all you ve got people like Henderson as starters!
 
MANUMAD said:
Size yes. Quality in depth I dunno. After all you ve got people like Henderson as starters!
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Yuse have a winger playing RB who can't defend and a thug in boots in midfield right now who has no right to be at a club like Utd!

And you're still losing our bet! :P.
 
Scouseinthehouse said:
Yuse have a winger playing RB who can't defend and a thug in boots in midfield right now who has no right to be at a club like Utd!

And you're still losing our bet! :P.
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Best RB in the league atm our Tony V. Fellaini will be key in Utd winning our trophy back this season. Defensive beast under Mou.
 
Comparing United's depth to Liverpool's is rather silly and pointless especially when your talking about fullbacks in terms of RB. Playing Valencia is more down to managers choice but we still have an Italian international on the bench and an exciting youth player.

I find the point to bring United up with these comparisons every time doesn't really solve anything other than avoiding the original topic that Liverpool lack the depth of quality in some areas that other teams will be able to utilize during the cups.
 
zzeezzy said:
Comparing United's depth to Liverpool's is rather silly and pointless especially when your talking about fullbacks in terms of RB. Playing Valencia is more down to managers choice but we still have an Italian international on the bench and an exciting youth player.

I find the point to bring United up with these comparisons every time doesn't really solve anything other than avoiding the original topic that Liverpool lack the depth of quality in some areas that other teams will be able to utilize during the cups.
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Which is no point as quality depth we most certainly don't lack anywhere outside of the FB positions.

But you're gonna' argue otherwise and it's all subjective. We're more than comfortable we'll be fighting for everything this year. And regardless of the size of squad, we saw last year Klopp wants to win everything and treats every game seriously so you aren't getting the stereotypical weakened cup side unless there's ridiculous injuries like last year.

If you happen to be in there fighting too, we relish the challenge.
 
The really odd thing about Valencia was that defensively he wasn't a bad right back, more that he was so rubbish going forwards. Started really well this season.
 
Mike. said:
The really odd thing about Valencia was that defensively he wasn't a bad right back, more that he was so rubbish going forwards. Started really well this season.
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Was a changed player when he came back from his long injury the previous season. I guess he had time to sit down and rethink his life.
 
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