Liverpool FC - The Reserves Thread

Liverpool Reserves recent good run was brought to an end as a young team were desperately unlucky to lose 1-0 to Manchester United at Wrexham's Racecourse Ground on Thursday night. 
A first half free-kick from Chris Eagles was enough to give United the points but on the balance of play and chances created Liverpool deserved at least a point.
 
Sometimes you just don't get what you deserve in football and Liverpool certainly had no luck in this match. That was summed up when Jack Hobbs, who had an excellent match, headed against the bar in the second half.
 
Reserve team manager Gary Ablett fielded five Academy starlets who played in the FA Youth Cup Final first leg on Monday night in Jay Spearing, Robbie Threlfall, Stephen Darby, Craig Lindfield and Ryan Flynn. Two more of that side, Ray Putterill and Charlie Barnett were on the bench. Jack Hobbs captained the team and was partnered Gabriel Paletta at centre half.
 
Prompted by Spearing's tenacity and energy in midfield Liverpool started brightly. Threlfall tested United keeper Tom Heaton with a stinging free-kick and Paul Anderson missed a good chance when he miscued after a good cross from Emiliano Insua.
 
Lindfield and Brouwer then had two decent openings from Insua crosses but both strikers missed the target as their headers cleared the bar.
 
United took the lead after 25 minutes when Eagles free-kick from a tight angle was missed by the Liverpool defence and crept beyond the reach of Daniele Padelli and into the net.
 
Ablett's side came out for the second half with a very detemined and positive attitude and played some excellent football and constantly tried to get the ball wide to the wingers. Within four minutes of the second half one of those wide players Anderson went so close to an equaliser with a rasping drive that just cleared the bar.
 
Two minutes later Brouwer had a great chance but sent a free header straight into the arms of Heaton.
 
Liverpool tried everything they could to get back into the game but they just couldn't find the net. Flynn had a great chance on the hour when he met Threlfall's excellent left wing cross but unfortunately the young Scot missed the target from a free header.
 
Threlfall then had an effort charged down before Anderson went close again with a fine strike that just cleared the bar. Hobbs was the next Liverpool player to be unlucky when he crashed a header against the bar from a corner.
 
Ablett made his first change of the night after 73 minutes when he brought on youth cup starlet Putterill in place of the hard working Threlfall. However the talented winger was unable to make an impact as United held on to take the three points.
 
Liverpool Reserves: Padelli, Darby, Insua, Paletta, Hobbs, Spearing, Anderson, Flynn, Lindfield, Brouwer, Threlfall (Putterill 73). Subs' unused: Huth, Roberts (GK), Burns, Barnett.
 
Manchester United Reserves: Heaton, Lee, Evans, Lea, Barnes, Ngalula, Mullan, Burns, Dong, Eagles, Marsh.
 
Referee: W Barratt.
 
Liverpoolfc.tv Man of the Match: Paul Anderson. Always looking to take on defenders and unlucky not to score. 


Tell you what Paletta doesn't mess about, with about ten minutes left he tried to put a Manc player into orbit god knows what will happen if he ever faces Ronaldo.

Tell you what Paletta doesn't mess about, with about ten minutes left he tried to put a Manc player into orbit god knows what will happen if he ever faces Ronaldo.

Now that would be interesting. From what I've seen of Paletta, it seems like that's a big part of his game. No messing about, just gets stuck in and will chop anyone to get the ball. If he sorts his defensive awareness out, he could be a beast of a defender. But he also could knock up some yellow and red cards on the way, couldn't he.

Sounds like Paul Anderson is getting back to his dangerous best. I hope he keeps on improving.
Thanks for the info Glenbuck.

F*cking Chris Eagles, tw@t gets on my nerves. He's from my town & I've got his phone number here. PM me if you want it so you can give him some abuse 

Have some of that blue sh*tes!!!

Taken from .tv:

Harry Kewell made an impressive return from injury when he created a goal during Liverpool Reserves 3-1 win over Everton in the mini derby at Wrexham's Racecourse Ground on Monday night. 
The Reds number seven hadn't kicked a ball since scoring for Australia against Croatia in the World Cup and has been on the sidelines all season. He came on after 55 minutes and played on the left wing.
 
Kewell made an instant impact too. He was only on the field for five minutes when he beat two defenders down the left and set up Craig Lindfield for a tap-in from close range.
 
Paul Anderson scored the Reds first goal and Moroccan Nabil El Zhar will claim the second goal with the aid of a deflection.
 
In their final second string match of the season Gary Ablett's side played some superb football at times and they were full value for their win. Indeed the Reds could easily have scored more than three goals on the night.
 
Ablett's starting line-up included six of the young starlets who helped Liverpool win the FA Youth Cup Final against Manchester United last Thursday, in the form of Jay Spearing, Stephen Darby, Lindfield, Robbie Threlfall, Charlie Barnett and goalkeeper David Roberts. Jimmy Ryan and Lee Woodward were on the bench as was 16-year-old Academy goalkeeper Chris Oldfield.
 
Argentine left back Emiliano Insua, who made his first team debut at Portsmouth on Saturday was given another outing. Spearing played central midfield alongside Barnett with captain Jack Hobbs partnering Ronald Huth at centre half.
 
Everton, who won this corresponding fixture 2-1 earlier this season fielded a young team and they were outclassed.
 
Liverpool went close after 16 minutes when Lindfield's superb lay-off sent Anderson racing away down the right wing. The winger's low cross found El Zhar whose effort was well kept out by John Ruddy.
 
A minute later Anderson put the Reds 1-0 up when he intercepted an Everton clearance and ran clear before producing a clinical finish.
 
It was 2-0 after 25 minutes with a goal of almost comical proportions. An attempted Everton clearance by Darren Dennehy struck the right boot of El Zhar and the ball ended up in the back of the net.
 
Liverpool were looking as though they were going to score with every attack as inspired by the passing and prompting in midfield by Jay Spearing they used the wide players to great effect.
 
Lindfield hit a great strike from 30-yards out which beat Ruddy but sailed just wide. Then a minute later a diving header from El Zhar landed just wide. Lindfield and strike partner El Zhar caused the Everton defence problems all night and they were proving too hot to handle.
 
Just before the interval it should have been 3-0 but Anderson could only shoot wildly over the bar after a good left wing cross from Threlfall.
 
Lindfield added the third goal on the hour mark after some magical wing play from Kewell.
 
The Aussie then nearly set up another goal but Anderson's effort was superbly saved by Ruddy.
 
Everton pulled a goal back after 78 minutes when Kieran Agard ran onto a through ball and finished well.
 
Liverpool Reserves: Roberts, Darby, Insua, Hobbs, Huth (Kewell 55), Barnett (Ryan 77), Anderson, Spearing, Lindfield (Brouwer 67), El Zhar, Threlfall. Subs' not used: Oldfield (GK), Woodward.
 
Everton Reserves: Ruddy, Densmore, Molyneux, Irving, Dennehy, Harpur (Downes 45), Phelan, Vidarsson, Spencer (Morrison 45), Agard, Kissock.
 
Referee: K G Evans.
 
Liverpoolfc.tv Man of the Match: Paul Anderson. Scored an excellent goal and had a terrific match on the right wing. Really exciting to watch.
 
 

Glad to see Paul Anderson getting man of the match! That'll do his confidence the world of good.

Read in LFC Magazine that Nabil El Zhar has been impressive for Liverpools reserves this year. Hopefully he can start to work his way into the first team

The reserve fixtures have been anounced, if you can get to them remember this season we have moved to play at Warrington Wolves Haliwell Stadium

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/drilldown/N156345070711-1205.htm

Liverpool Reserve team fixtures 2007/2008
 
Please note that these fixtures are subject to change. All kick-off times are 7pm except for Wigan (A) on September 19 which is 7.30pm.
 
Tuesday September 4: Middlesbrough (A)
 
Wednesday September 19: Wigan Athletic (A)
 
Tuesday October 2: Sunderland (H)
 
Thursday October 11: Manchester United (A)
 
Thursday October 25: Newcastle United (H)
 
Tuesday November 6: Bolton Wanderers (H)
 
Tuesday November 13: Blackburn Rovers (H)
 
Tuesday November 27: Manchester City (A)
 
Tuesday December 4: Everton (H)
 
Monday January 7: Blackburn Rovers (A)
 
Tuesday January 22: Wigan Athletic (H)
 
Wednesday February 13: Sunderland (A)
 
Monday February 18: Newcastle United (A)
 
Tuesday February 26: Manchester United (H)
 
Wednesday March 5: Bolton Wanderers (A)
 
Tuesday March 11: Manchester City (H)
 
Tuesday March 18: Middlesbrough (H)
 
Tuesday April 1: Everton (A)
 
Wednesday April 7: Possible play-off final.

Stand out matches to look out for at the Haliwell Jones Stadium include the mini derby against Everton on Tuesday December 4, and Manchester United on Tuesday February 26.
 
Gary Ablett's side end their season with an away trip to Everton on Tuesday April 1 2008.
 
If Liverpool were to win the Barclays Premier Reserve League North Championship this season then they would meet the Southern Champions to decide the overall title winners on May 7.
 
Liverpool's second string will also be playing in the Liverpool Senior Cup and the Lancashire Senior Cup, a competition that they last won in 1972/73 when the Reds beat Bury 2-1 at Gigg Lane. The Lancashire Senior Cup is only open to Premiership and Football League clubs.

Good post.  More importantly anybody know any decent boozers near the stadium?  Is the station nearby?

All the important stuff...

Not Far mate, you go from Warrington Bank Quay Station.

Google Map

Click Get Directions, then enter Warrington Bank Quay Station to Halliwell Jones Stadium, Warrington.

Looks like it would only be a few quid in a taxi from the station.

Found this info on a Warrington Wolves site

These are just some of the pubs around the Halliwell Jones:   For JD

The pub right across the road from the stadium (opposite East Stand) is called the Red Lion...a friendly welcome for all travelling supporters..and the bonus that it is frequented prior to the game by Wolfette, WireWoman and myself.
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Next door to the Red Lion is the Lord Rodney, is always full before a game, not quite the atmosphere of the Lion, more room in there, but less screens to watch other sports on.
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The Railway Club is situated next to Central train station, just a 2 minute walk from the stadium. I've been in here a few times, it also gets busy on matchdays. It has an area at the front with tables and benches, which is an excellent place to be during the summer months. There is plenty of room inside aswell.
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The Original Wire is on the corner of Winwick Road and Winwick street, directly opposite the Jaguar garage. You will be able to see Evans house from the stadium, a tall, factory-like building, the Original Wire is on the left, just before Evans House. This pub is a no-frills Northern pub, it has seats and sells beer, which is exactly what RL fans want.
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The Kings Head is on Winwick Street and is basically across the road from Central station. Another no-frills pub that has seats and beer, aswell as a pool table.


Trains

Ten minute walk from the station or there is a taxi rank outside
(see map)


Driving

The stadium is situated on the A49, just outside the town centre, adjacent to Tesco.

From the North and South:

Exit the M6 at Junction 22 and join the westbound M62 (Liverpool), exit the M62 at Junction 9 joining the A49 towards Warrington. Follow this road over the next 2 roundabouts and the stadium is on the right directly after Tesco. Car parking is available in various places along the A49, with regular bus services serving the stadium.

From the East and West:

Leave the M62 at Junction 9 and follow directions as above.

***Be sure if you are coming from the East, to exit the M60 at Junction 12 and rejoin the M62***

Parking:

I can't guarentee any official parking here, make sure you read all signage on the way in. Assume you will have to pay for parking to avoid disappointment

Warrington Collegiate: First left after the second roundabout on the A49

Total Fitness: On the right after the Collegiate, opposite Halliwell Jones BMW

Alban Retail Park: Third exit on the second roundabout on the A49, then first right

Town Centre: The best car parks in town for the rugby are within 1 minute walk of the ground. Follow the signs for Central Train Station and there is a car park on the right side of the road just after the Lord Rodney roundabout, adjacent to the stadium. The new Golden Square Car Park is now open and currently has 800 spaces. Signs are posted on all major routes into the town centre

Under no circumstances will parking be allowed in the Tesco car park on matchdays.

Liverpool reserves are currently on pre season tour in Scandinavia, before there season starts in September.

Scotland youth starlet Ryan Flynn scored twice as Liverpool Reserves beat Norwegian side Kvik Halden 5-1 on their pre-season tour of Scandinavia. 
Flynn also set up Argentina ace Emiliano Insua to score. Craig Lindfield and Jordy Brouwer added the Reds other goal while Jay Spearing was outstanding in central midfield.
 
Liverpool Reserves manager Gary Ablett told Liverpoolfc.tv: "We played some really good football and scored five good goals, but we should have won by a lot more.
 
"We created enough chances to have won three games, never mind the one. It was difficult conditions as the grass was long but once we got to grips with that we did very well."
 
The Reserves are next in action on Thursday evening when they face Karlstad in Sweden. 

Craig Lindfield hit a hat-trick as Liverpool Reserves rounded off their tour of Scandinavia with a 4-0 win over Swedish side Karlstad. 
Dutch striker Jordy Brouwer scored the Reds other goal but it was Lindfield who caught the eye with his treble and an impressive all-round performance.
 
The reserves start their season with a trip to Middlesbrough next Tuesday (September 4th) at the Riverside Stadium and boss Gary Ablett was pleased to end the pre-season programme with a win.
 
"The whole trip was very worthwhile and we scored nine goals in two games and could have got a lot more," Ablett told Liverpoolfc.tv.
 
"I was pleased for Craig to score his hat-trick and that will give him a lot of confidence going into the new season." 

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Was on my hols when this game was played but for anyone interested in the reserves.

Middlesbrough reserves 1, Liverpool reserves 1
Sep 5 2007 by Our Correspondent, Liverpool Echo

RAY PUTTERILL’S second half penalty gave Liverpool a share of the spoils at the Riverside in the FA Premier Reserve League North.

Gary Ablett’s side included summer signings Lucas Leiva, Sebastian Leto and Charles Itandje.

Leto was a constant threat on the left wing and went close to scoring several times, while Brazil international Lucas showed plenty of quality in midfield.

Keeper Itandje was a spectator for large parts of the game, but showed his class late on when he made an outstanding save to preserve a point.

Earlier, Itandje had helplessly looked on as Boro striker Tom Craddock blatantly punched a cross from Gaizka Mendieta into the net with ten minutes gone. The keeper could barely contain his disbelief when the referee signalled for a goal.

Liverpool rallied well and Leto and Jordy Brouwer both should have done better with chances before the break.

The Reds dominated the second half with Lucas, Emiliano Insua and Mikel San Jose all going close but they only had one goal to show for their efforts.

Substitute Putterill stroked home a penalty after 76 minutes following a handball.

LIVERPOOL RES: Itandje, Darby, Insua, Hobbs, San Jose, Spearing, Crowther (Flynn 45), Lucas (Plessis 82), Lindfield, Brouwer (Putterill 64), Leto.


And a friendly against Crewe on the 11th

AURELIO BACK AS RESERVES BEAT CREWE 
Official Liverpool FC Website Reporter 11 September 2007 
Fabio Aurelio made his return to action as Liverpool Reserves beat Crewe Alexandra Reserves 2-1 at the Academy on Tuesday afternoon.

The Brazilian full-back, who had not featured since injuring his Achilles tendon against PSV in April, played 45 minutes of the friendly alongside a host of first-teamers.
 
Goals from Xabi Alonso and Ray Putterill either side of the break secured victory in front of the watching Rafa Benitez.
 
The friendly, organised in part to keep those not involved in international action sharp, had a surreal edge.
 
The first half saw Alonso – back on Merseyside after a red card against Iceland - partner Jack Hobbs at the back, sweeping the ball forward just like big Jan Molby used to do.
 
Then there was the sight of Jermaine Pennant, who can rightly feel aggrieved to be stuck in such a setting while Steve McClaren's chosen few prepare for Russia.
 
It was he who was felled in the box on 36 minutes, with Alonso stepping up to take the spot kick. Crewe keeper Stuart Tomlinson committed himself far too early, allowing the Spaniard to slot it straight down the middle.
 
Other first-teamers on show in the first half included Momo Sissoko, Alvaro Arbeloa and Lucas Leiva, the South American looking assured playing as a holding midfielder.
 
Then there was Yossi Benayoun, whose gliding run into the opposition box just after the half-hour mark deserved a better finish.
 
The only other highlight of a quiet opening 45 minutes came when Aurelio - who got brighter as the half wore on – sent a curling free-kick just over the bar.
 
With half-time came 10 changes, including the introduction of San Jose, Damien Plessis and scholar Daniel Pacheco. The latter showed some real touches of class and looks a real prospect at just 16.
 
It took a while for the youngsters - who will have seen this as an ideal chance to stake a claim for a Carling Cup place - to find their rhythm, and the visitors took advantage on 59 minutes when a low cross was converted by Luke Danville.
 
Not to worry - six minutes later the lead was restored when young Scot Ryan Flynn sent a dipping cross to the far post, where winger Ray Putterill was on hand to volley home.
 
Rookie stopper David Martin - who looked composed throughout - was required to make a fine save on to the bar late on.
 
The Liverpool team in full was: Martin, Arbeloa (Darby 45), Alonso (Huth 45), Hobbs (San Jose 45), Aurelio (Threlfall 45), Pennant (Flynn 45), Leto (Putterill 45), Sissoko (Plessis 45), Lucas (Spearing 45), Brouwer (Lindfield 45), Benayoun (Pacheco 45).
 

Liverpool have announced changes to their scheduled reserve team game at Wigan Athletic on Wednesday September 19, 2007. 
The game will now be played at Wigan's JJB Stadium and not, as previously advised, at The Robin Park Sports Arena.
 
The kick-off has also been brought forward and the game will now get underway at 7pm.
 
On the night the West Stand only will be available for spectators with the following admission prices being charged:-
 

Adults - £5.00

Concessions - £3.00 



Jordy Brouwer grabbed his first goal for Liverpool Reserves as Gary Ablett’s men secured an impressive 3-0 victory away to an experienced Wigan Athletic side. 
The Dutch forward was on hand to open the scoring as early as the fifth minute as a young Reds side gave Rafael Benitez food for thought ahead of next week's Carling Cup clash at Reading.
 
The hosts included veteran goalkeeper Mike Pollitt and Cameroon international Salomon Olembe, who featured in both the 1994 and 1998 World Cup finals, in their starting line-up but it was the inexperienced visitors who made the brighter start.
 
Sebastian Leto, who proved to be a real threat throughout the night, flashed an effort just past the upright on two minutes before Brouwer pounced with the first clear-cut opportunity of the match three minutes later.
 
Nabil El Zhar found the overlapping Stephen Darby down the right and when his searching cross was headed goalwards by Craig Lindfield, Jordy Brouwer reacted to nod home from close range.
 
The Wigan defence continued to struggle with the pace and invention of the Liverpool forwards and on 11 minutes it should have been two but Pollitt reacted well to keep out Lindfield.
 
Jay Spearing then tested the Wigan stopper from distance before the hosts had their best chance of the first half when Chris McCaughtrie fired wide of David Martin's goal.
 
Wigan made two changes at the interval in an attempt to alter the course of the game but the Reds remained in control and should have doubled their lead on 53 minutes.
 
Lindfield again found himself in acres of space but after surging down the right flank he dragged his effort wide of the far post.
 
Wigan responded with their best chance of the match when substitute Matthew Hampson curled a superb 25 yard effort just past the post with Martin well beaten.
 
It was as close as the home side came as the Reds hit a second on 62 minutes when El Zhar drilled the ball past the despairing dive of Pollitt after Spearing headed Leto's cross back into the danger zone.
 
And the Reds made sure of the points on 83 minutes when Leto again caused havoc down the left before crossing low for substitute Ray Putterill to fire home from close range.
 
Wigan Reserves: Pollitt, Moore, Olembe, Taylor (Holt), Hall, Ashworth, Bouaouzan (Hampson), Montrose, Mahon, McCaughtrie (Pearson), Cywka
 
Liverpool Reserves: Martin, Darby, Insua, San Jose, Hobbs, Spearing, El Zhar (Crowther 74), Plessis (Putterill 72), Lindfield, Brouwer (Flynn 66), Leto
 
Referee: Mr C Sarginson
 
Liverpoolfc.tv Man of the Match: Sebastian Leto. Two assists and a constant threat throughout the contest. 




Dutch striker Jordy Brouwer scored twice and Robbie Threlfall hit a stunning free-kick as Liverpool Reserves beat Blackburn Rovers in a friendly on Tuesday afternoon. 
The former Ajax starlet carried on where he left off last week when he netted his first senior goal for the reserves during the 3-0 win at Wigan.
 
Hungarian goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi played the full 90 minutes while fellow countryman Andras Simon partnered Brouwer in attack.
 
Reds Reserve team manager Gary Ablett commented: "It was good to see Jordy score two goals and Robbie scored with a superb free-kick.
 
"We did okay to win the game but I have to say it was the poorest we've played so far. We didn't pass the ball well and that will have to improve when we play Sunderland in our first home game at Warrington next Tuesday."
 
Liverpool Reserves: Gulacsi, Kelly, Threlfall, San Jose (Darby 60), Huth, Flynn, Crowther, Plessis, Simon (Spearing 45), Brouwer, El Zhar (Insua 40). 







Liverpool reserves kick off their new home campaign against Sunderland at Warrington Wolves Halliwell Jones Stadium on Tuesday night. 
After playing at The Racecourse Ground, Wrexham for the last three seasons a decision was made to bring the Club's home fixtures in the Barclays Premier Reserve League North closer to the city of Liverpool. After looking at a number of possible alternatives it was agreed that the home of Super League Club, Warrington Wolves would make an ideal venue for Gary Ablett’s side to play their games.
 
The Halliwell Jones Stadium was opened in October 2003 and boasts a capacity of 14,000 with the North and East Stands being fully seated, whilst the South and West Stands offer covered terracing.
 
If you want to get along to the game and support our youngsters on Tuesday evening then take note of the following information:
 
DIRECTIONS TO THE HALLIWELL JONES STADIUM
 

From the North, West and East
 
Exit the M62 at Junction 9 and head south towards Warrington along the A49. After 1.5 miles, go straight on through the lights with McDonalds on the right. Proceed past the Tesco Superstore and The Halliwell Jones Stadium before turning right at next set of traffic lights. At the traffic circle take the first exit on to Winwick Street and you will see the entrance to the NCP Car Park 50 yards further on, on the right.
 

From the South
 
Exit the M6 at Junction 21 sign posted Warrington A57, after 3 miles you will reach Cockhedge roundabout where you should take the third exit signposted, A49 Wigan. Turn left at the next set of lights on to Pinners Brow. At the traffic circle take the first exit on to Winwick Street and you will see the entrance to the NCP Car Park 50 yards further on, on the right.
 
CAR PARKING FACILITIES
 
Supporters are advised to use the NCP Car Park in Winwick Street (Directions as above) on match nights.
 
SUPPORTERS SHOULD BE AWARE THAT THEY SHOULD NOT ENTER THE TESCO SUPERSTORE CAR PARK BY THE MAIN ENTRANCE OPPOSITE PLP MOTORS. FURTHERMORE ANY VEHICLES PARKED ILLEGALLY ON THE TESCO SUPERSTORE CAR PARK WILL BE ISSUED WITH A FINE OF £50.00 BY TESCO.
 

By rail
 
Warrington Bank Quay and Warrington Central have regular services to and from Liverpool Lime Street.
 
ADMISSION PRICES
 
Admission will be by payment of cash at the turnstiles on the night of each game:-
 

ADULTS - £5.00

CONCESSIONS (UNDER 16s AND OVER 65s) - £2.00 

^^^ very good post great info ^^^

there are some really good players in the reserves, and now there is a felow called Gerardo Bruna joining, the next messi apparently. The future looks good

Liverpool 0 - 1 Sunderland

The Reserves suffered their first league defeat of the season despite matching an experienced Sunderland side in an entertaining contest at the Halliwell Jones Stadium. 
Gary Ablett's men dominated for long spells throughout the match but were left to rue a series of missed opportunities as a first-half strike from Roy O'Donovan ensured the visitors left with all three points.
 
A lively opening saw the Reds take charge with Ray Putterill curling an effort just over the bar on five minutes before Jordy Brouwer was harshly robbed of what would have been his third goal in two league games.
 
The Dutch starlet rose well to head home Stephen Darby's cross from the right on 18 minutes but his celebrations were cut short by the sight of the Assistant Referee's flag.
 
The Reds continued to take the game to their more experienced opponents and were unlucky not to be rewarded for some fine approach play by the likes of Brouwer and Craig Lindfield.
 
The visitors had been restricted to just a handful of set pieces but on 33 minutes they swept forward and took the lead against the run of play.
 
A through ball by former Man City midfielder Kiki Musampa found Anthony Stokes and as the Reds defence closed him down the ball broke to Roy O'Donovan who rounded David Martin before firing the ball in from a tight angle.
 
The goal seemed to boost the away side and they could and should have doubled their advantage but Stokes headed over when well placed while David Connolly was brilliantly denied by Martin.
 
The second period began in the similar fashion with Connolly again finding space in the box but once more he was denied by the agility of the Liverpool keeper.
 
The save seemed to spur Ablett's side on and they went on to dominate the remainder of the match.
Emiliano Insua was unlucky to see his 30-yard thunderbolt crash against the underside of the crossbar on 61 minutes before Jay Spearing saw his close range effort superbly blocked by Trevor Carson after some good approach play by Lindifeld.
 
The Reds continued to push in the latter stages and Brouwer could have salvaged a point with ten minutes remaining but he headed over with the goal at his mercy.
 
Teams: Liverpool Reserves: Martin, Darby, Insua, San Jose, Huth, Spearing, Flynn (Threlfall 82), Plessis, Lindfield (Pourie 83), Brouwer, Putterill (Crowther 69)
 
Sunderland Reserves: Carson, Halford, Harte, Hartley, Donoghue, Chandler (Dennehy), O'Donovan (Weir), Musampa, Stokes, Connolly, Murphy (Richardson)
 
Referee: Mr M Haywood
 
Attendance: 3,403
 
Liverpoolfc.tv Man of the Match: Jay Spearing: A solid display by the youngster who more than matched Kiki Musampa in the middle of the park.
 

Disappointing result for the lads eh. Seemed like we gave them a bit of a game as it went on though.

Nice to see Jay Spearing get man of the match. Always been impressed by him.

I assume this was tonight? Only just realised.  I might go the next reserve game (wherever it is).

A night away from the missus would go down well.

WATCH MAN UTD V LIVERPOOL LIVE ON LFC TV


Liverpool's second string travel to take on Manchester United this evening and you can watch the whole match live on LFC TV. 
It's always one of the biggest games of the reserve league season when United and Liverpool go head to head - and you won't miss a kick if you tune into our live coverage from 6.45pm.
 
In the build-up to the game we'll be hearing from former reserve player John Durnin live in our studios and we'll also catch up with the views of youngster Ray Putterill in an exclusive interview from Melwood.
 
After defeat to Middlesbrough last time out, Gary Ablett's side will be looking to bounce back with victory over their arch rivals this evening, so make sure you join us for the best possible coverage later tonight.
 
LFC TV is available on SKY channel 448. Virgin channel 544 or via the official website's e-Season Ticket.
 
If you're planning on watching tonight's game online then please note the live streaming will be accessible via the LFC TV link on the console and not via the Live Match Coverage tab.
 

Anyone watching this evening? Should be a tasty game this and of course it's always good to do the mancs in! Could do with bouncing back from our latest defeat...

I'll be interested to see how the defence lines up. Also hope Jay Spearing gets a decent game. Like the look of him.

Come on LFC!

Reserve team line up for tonight is :-

 Charles Itandje, Stephen Darby, Emiliano Insua, Mikel San Jose, Jack Hobbs, Damien Plessis, Ray Putterill, Jay Spearing, Jordy Brouwer, Lucas, Sebastian Leto.
 Subs': Craig Lindfield, Dean Bouzanis, Ryan Flynn, Martin Kelly, Ryan Crowther.

Lindfield on the bench eh? Thought he would have been starting this game myself.

Will be keeping an eye on how Hobbs plays.

Nice one Redkenny ! I'll gave that a watch.

Cheers for the team mrtommo

Can somebody tape this for me. Convert it to mpeg and then email it to me?

Go on.

Pssst...http://www.lencstream.com/

We're winning 1-0. Spearing.