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I've "taken the liberty" of editing my post, could you have the good grace to do the same?

No offence intended, was meant to be in fun, doesn't always come across in print...
I really didn't report your post. But you know, I'm sure BK wouldn't have minded
 

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It's Ok. I don't know what to say the though bb, bus is mr. negative and look how well that is working. Positivity is the word, not premature ........
 

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It's Ok. I don't know what to say the though bb, bus is mr. negative and look how well that is working. Positivity is the word, not premature ........
Bus is Mr. Negative and it's working for him. Because he's not expecting Liverpool to do well.
 

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Totally agree. Rafa's defensive nature, which to be fair has often served us well in 2-legged European ties, has burnt us year after year in the EPL.

A team with a lot of drawn matches generally reflects a conservative gameplan.

Last season we drew 13, the equal highest in the league. This season so far, we've drawn 8, which is again is currently the equal highest in the league.

I know this is simplistic but consider this scenario. If instead of drawing 8 games, we'd gone hell for leather in chasing 3 points and risked a loss, a 50-50 result would give us 4 wins and 4 losses for a total of 12 points.

It's better than 8 points for 8 draws isn't it? Puts us clear at the top.
Decent post and some fair points there. On the other hand, though, we've only lost the one league game all season. If we can somehow reach the end of the season having lost only the one match, it would be pretty hard to conceive of us not winning the title. Under your scenario, we'd have lost at least five matches this season out of 22. History suggests that teams which lose one game in every four-and-a-half don't win the title...
 

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Rafa on Agger & Alonso injuries

Daniel Agger is facing a fitness battle ahead of this weekend's FA Cup clash with Everton - though Rafa Benitez expects Xabi Alonso to be ready despite an injury scare on Monday night.

A calf injury meant Agger was not in the squad to face the Toffees earlier this week and it is still unclear whether the Dane will be fit for Sunday.

Benitez told Liverpoolfc.tv: "He was injured. He couldn't train normally.

"He is progressing now by working with the physios. He'll still need one or two days, so we'll see.

"It depends more on the physios than on me - we just have to wait."

Meanwhile, Alonso suffered discomfort after what was his first start since requiring seven stitches on his instep on Monday.

However, the 27-year-old is now back in training.

The boss added: "Xabi had a problem on Monday but he was training again today so I don't think he'll have any trouble for the weekend."
 

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was reading an article where it said something about torres not getting anywhere near his goal tally for last season due to injuries.

wondering how many goals you guys predict he will score in all competitions?

so far he has 6, 5 in the league and 1 in the fa cup.

be interesting to see who's closest come the end of the season.
 

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What kind of lineup should we play in the FA Cup? A full strength team or a mixture to allow fringe players and returning players to have a go. I'm leaning towards the second a

I'm expecting

Diego
Arbeloa
Aurelio
Skrtel
Carragher
Alonso
Mascherano
Benayoun
Babel
Gerrard
Torres

Reina
Hyypia
Dossena
Lucas
Kuyt
Riera
Keane
 
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Got a feeling Rafa will bench Torres and Gerrard for the FA Cup.

By the way, I know we've heard this type of thing before but I thought I'd mention it anyway:

LIVERPOOL co-owner Tom Hicks has reportedly started discussions with a wealthy Middle East family over a possible £600 million ($A1.27 billion) sale of the English Premiership club.
English newspaper, the Daily Telegraph said on its website, preliminary talks are being held with the Kuwaiti Al Kharafi family, led by the world's 48th richest man Nasser Al Kharafi.

A purchase of Newcastle United by the Al Kharafi family last year had also reportedly been a possibility.

Sources have claimed both Hicks and co-owner George Gillett, who own Liverpool shares at 50-50 and therefore need to be in agreement to sell the club, both have a new willingness to find the right buyer.

The key negotiator from the Al Kharafi family is believed to be Nasser's nephew, Rafed Al Kharafi.

Construction, plus a number of other activities in banking, catering and tourism are the basis of the family's wealth, the site continued.

Liverpool's discussions with the Al Kharafi’s started when Liverpool's finance director, Phillip Nash, a close ally of Hicks, went to Kuwait earlier this week.

The talks with the Al Kharafi’s are in fact the second time within 12 months that the American owners have tried to sell the five-time European champions to the same family.
 

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Useless spud Brouwer pissed off on loan to RKC Waalwijk in the Dutch Second division.

I was reading it at work today, and nearly broke down in tears of joy. I haven't seen a player that poor, at any age, ever.

Only player from his age group in the Ajax academy not to be offered some sort of contract. You can see why. Massive dud.

Dalla Valle
I wish :(
 

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Useless spud Brouwer pissed off on loan to RKC Waalwijk in the Dutch Second division.

I was reading it at work today, and nearly broke down in tears of joy. I haven't seen a player that poor, at any age, ever.

Only player from his age group in the Ajax academy not to be offered some sort of contract. You can see why. Massive dud.



I wish :(
Brouwer will return to the first team next season and prove you wrong Bus24. He'll outscore Torres next season :cool:

No really, it's hilarious that we've turfed him back on loan to some second division Dutch club fighting for promotion at the moment. We'll never see him again, which is good news. He's a complete spacker.

But Dalla Valle could just make a surprise appearance (if Arsene was managing us).
 
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Hey guys hows it going, just joined up. I was just wondering whats peoples view on new signings. If the yanks to piss off (fingers crossed) and Rafa gets his money to buy players, whats every1 think we need and who we should get. After watching the Everton game I think we need a RM or RW (David Silva or Aiden McGready) and i wouldn't complain about another quality striker (David Villa, wnt happen but i can dream, someone with height mayb and can support Torres).
 

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We'll still win the title.

We'll dispose of Utd at Old Trafford and that'll be the end of the race for them.
Yes that will be the huge game.

Something tells me united can't keep winning the way they have been, They put themselves behind the eight ball and all credit to them they have fought their way back in front.

We have drawn too many games at Anfield this year but something tells me we can't drop too many more points at home.

mental fatigue cost us teh goal to Cahill but that will happen. We have still not lost to any team other than Spurs

We are right in it even though some of our performances this year have been atrocious.

Torres is the man who can win it for us make no mistake. His run down the right hand side where he beat three men was breathtaking, and not a hint ot showmanship just pure skill.

Giddiup boys and girls it is going to be interesting.
 

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Yes that will be the huge game.

Something tells me united can't keep winning the way they have been, They put themselves behind the eight ball and all credit to them they have fought their way back in front.

We have drawn too many games at Anfield this year but something tells me we can't drop too many more points at home.

mental fatigue cost us teh goal to Cahill but that will happen. We have still not lost to any team other than Spurs

We are right in it even though some of our performances this year have been atrocious.

Torres is the man who can win it for us make no mistake. His run down the right hand side where he beat three men was breathtaking, and not a hint ot showmanship just pure skill.

Giddiup boys and girls it is going to be interesting.
The title rests on 3 men.

XTG
 

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Rumoured what our away kit will look like in 09/10 -

That isnt as good as your 2007/08 shirt, but is a far better shirt then the grey shite...

The title rests on 3 men.

XTG
Im pretty sure that Barcelona have players other then Xavi, Toure and Gudjohnsen to deliver them the title...
 

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The title rests on 3 men.

XTG
Agreed.

I think Torres will play this weekend, Rafa has hinted that he will start against Everton, saying he needs more matches which is good. Hopefully he scores and his confidence can start building. We will need his goals as the season pushes on.

Im disappointed at dropping valuble points on the weekend, right near the end of the game, but were still right in this title race. We just have to find some form, hopefully our form will pick up now that FT is back. Xabi and Gerrard of course, are key also.
 
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