Liverpool v Tottenham 5.30pm KO Saturday 2nd April pre match chat

After a disastrous second half at Southampton and the surrendering of 3 valuable points we owe it to ourselves to hit back at the critics and what better way than to welcome Tottenham to Anfield and prove them all wrong.

Prince Harry and his merry men need to be taught a lesson and we need to teach it to them...

They are flying high with some impressive results and nice flowing football and some say are even possible title contenders.

An open game is what we can expect so we need to be finishing our chances more clinically.

We need to put the Dortmund games out of our minds and focus on beating this lot first, convincingly...

Hope Lovren and Sahko start and finish the game at the back and our re-freshed Brazilians do the job for us..

Tough game to start a tough month..

2-1 = 3 points to us...

 

 

2-0 win. Heard it here first.

Any news on Bobby?

Going to have to wait until our players navigate another round of Roy Hodgson before I start thinking about this one seriously!

Going to have to wait until our players navigate another round of Roy Hodgson before I start thinking about this one seriously!

sh*t. Guess we'll be lining up with Divock up front then!

I can't stand this lot....  I hope we sh*t on these fuckers and put an end to their title hopes!!  3-1 to the Reds!!

I really hope we tw*t these. Would not be able to cope with them winning the league.

I fu king hate these c nuts.  Let's hammer them.

It would be really satisfying if we could put the kibosh on this shower's title aspirations.

I fancy us to win this, we have a very good record against Spurs and have been playing very well lately.

f***in hate these Yid fuckers, like it's been said above let's smash their title hopes and remind them  who to fear next season, this is more than likely their only chance of pulling off the title while the usual suspects rebuild,

I'm hoping we sweaty socks can render Ericsson to injury tonight ruling him out on Saturday,
Anyhoo,  we're as every bit as good as them on our day and should hold no fears,

2_1  mighty Reds

YNWA

Hate Tottenham's supporters but I've been very impressed with their team and manager this season. Alli is a joy to watch and Kane is a proper centre forward, he reminds me of Shearer.

They'll do well leaving here with 3 points though. I expect us to dominate the game and win quite comfortably come the end. Spurs are a good side but they aren't anything special and when we are at our very best we are still a better side than them in my opinion.

Hopefully we  win and give a Leicester a big helping hand.

                       Migs
      Clyne   Lovren   Sakho   Moreno

                 Hendo   Can
         
          Milner Coutinho Lallana
 
                    Sturridge

There's always plenty of goals in these games so I've gone for a 3-2 win for the Reds.

With Lucas, Firmino, Origi and Benteke out injured (so far) it'll be a pretty young and inexperienced bench, so the starters need big games as I can't see many game changers who can come on.

We need to put a dent in their Title hopes and we've done better than them points wise in the last few games, 11 from 6 for us compared to 7 from 6 for them.

We've a chance of becoming the unofficial World Champions if we beat Spurs.

See, it was a combined Liverpool/Tottenham XI (well almost) that beat the current World Champions - Germany last Saturday, so the winner of this game will be crowned.

Why are Spurs fans hated so much on this forums compared to other clubs' fans (I do get that feeling here)?

This game IMO will decide the title. If Spurs beat us I believe they'll pip LC at the end. If we beat Spurs, I think LC will hold on. 

Beat these fuckers and help out Leicester! 

Why are Spurs fans hated so much on this forums compared to other clubs' fans (I do get that feeling here)?

Must be all the cockneys!!

Not arsed by them myself, not even in the same league as mancs, bitters and chelsea wankers.

See what's what after the 2nd round of internationals then hopefully do these 2-1.

Hope the ref is a homer 

Probably no Firmino, Origi and Benteke, so we're gonna need Sturridge to get through the meaningless friendly tonight.

Why are Spurs fans hated so much on this forums compared to other clubs' fans (I do get that feeling here)?

I'm surprised by this.  I haven't got a massive problem with Spurs.  Generally indifferent to them.

This game IMO will decide the title. If Spurs beat us I believe they'll pip LC at the end. If we beat Spurs, I think LC will hold on. 

Fair point, but not for me.  I now wouldn't trust Spurs to capitalise even if they got the three points off us.

It would be really satisfying if we could put the kibosh on this shower's title aspirations.

It would indeed! Bottlers these lot!

I used to have a serious problem with them when they were our bogey team for something like 4 years but that was more down to us than anything - we were utterly tripe against them and we really made them look better than they were. The last three years we've been good against them and while they will be as tough as anything we've faced from them come the weekend, I have found a lot of respect for their efforts this year. They've shown so much that we could learn from. The relative ease with which they have incorporated and built a team around a core of supreme young English talent is an example to all Premier League teams. Also not knee jerking and disrupting the settled squad with needless panic signings over last summer has really yielded a fantastic understanding between the players that has made them an extremely hard team to beat. Unlike us, they've allowed time itself to nurture and cultivate an immense crop of players who understand the manager and each other so well. Such is their impact that they are in my opinion the core of the England team that people seem quite excited by now.

We could definitely learn a thing or two from them.

I used to have a serious problem with them when they were our bogey team for something like 4 years but that was more down to us than anything - we were utterly tripe against them and we really made them look better than they were. The last three years we've been good against them and while they will be as tough as anything we've faced from them come the weekend, I have found a lot of respect for their efforts this year. They've shown so much that we could learn from. The relative ease with which they have incorporated and built a team around a core of supreme young English talent is an example to all Premier League teams. Also not knee jerking and disrupting the settled squad with needless panic signings over last summer has really yielded a fantastic understanding between the players that has made them an extremely hard team to beat. Unlike us, they've allowed time itself to nurture and cultivate an immense crop of players who understand the manager and each other so well. Such is their impact that they are in my opinion the core of the England team that people seem quite excited by now.

We could definitely learn a thing or two from them.

f***in hell mate, sounds as though your heart strings have been twanged reading that,
only kidding fella, seriously, although it pains me to say your not far off in your assessment, I still feel tho they're vulnerable in one bad injury to prince harry and they'd be fu**ed...Mmm,  is Flanagan available Saturday 


YNWA

Love to see the Reds win on Saturday, but they have a habit of gifting goals to the opposition. Going for a score draw in the prediction league, against a much improved Spurs. Although hope the Reds can prove me wrong and mash the Spuds.

would love to put a nail in their title challenge coffin and at same time get us back into race for top 4.

Massive game.

I remember the days when I always made this a must see game. Would get to Anfield one way or another to see this as the record stood at 66 years that they hadn't won at Anfield.We could start another run like that now. Shame Firming isn't available, but whatever, we'll still win 2 - 1.

We've got this

Tough game, they are the best Spurs side in a generation and they have belief. I think we could edge this 2-1.

Are the Brazilian boys fit? If not, we could see Origi and Lallana either side of Studge with a Milner-Can-Hendo midfield. Would be worried about creativity if that's the case!

Hold on, is Origi fit?!

Wouldn't be surprised or disappointed if we rest some of the lads as we look towards Dortmund on Thursday.  We will need to be full strength and on top of our game to advance past the current favorites....

Are the Brazilian boys fit? If not, we could see Origi and Lallana either side of Studge with a Milner-Can-Hendo midfield. Would be worried about creativity if that's the case!

Hold on, is Origi fit?!

Thought he withdrew from Belgian squad with an injury.

Thought he withdrew from Belgian squad with an injury.

Origi trained today, as did Coutinho so hopefully both will be fit to play.

Sturridge is also fit but obviously that can change very quickly.  

Origi trained today, as did Coutinho so hopefully both will be fit to play.

Sturridge is also fit but obviously that can change very quickly.  

Saw Firmino is out though...that ain't good.

Saw Firmino is out though...that ain't good.

No mate, but I am more worried he may not be fit for the Dortmund game... that would be a real blow.

On a similar theme :-

Liverpool FC head of fitness and conditioning to leave
19:00, 31 MAR 2016
BY JAMES PEARCE

Liverpool’s head of fitness and conditioning Ryland Morgans is leaving the club after four years of service.

Morgans, whose contract was due to expire this summer, has decided the time is right to pursue a new challenge.

Current Liverpool Under-21s fitness coach Andy O’Boyle will take on the first-team duties for the rest of the season.

Morgan will continue in his other role as head of fitness and sports science with the Wales national side under Chris Coleman.

Manager Jürgen Klopp will consider both internal and external candidates before making a decision on Morgans’ permanent successor prior to the start of pre-season training in July.


Morgans was brought to Liverpool by Brendan Rodgers in October 2012 with the duo having previously worked together at Swansea City.

He was a valued member of the backroom staff and was kept on by Klopp after Rodgers was sacked six months ago.

Morgans, who boasts the UEFA Pro License, had worked for Nottingham Forest, Northampton Town and Fulham before joining his hometown club Swansea in 2010.

After being lauded by Rodgers for the part he played in helping the Swans reach the top-flight, Morgans followed the Northern Irishman to Anfield.

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-fc-head-fitness-conditioning-11121693?

If we get at them from the start like we know we can do and get the ball into Sturridge's feet early and central that's where we can do damage to them..
Our quick passing going forward has been brilliant to watch lately and Jürgen will want to see the continued desire to win the game and collect more confidence going into the Dortmund game.

We just need to be wary of giving away silly free kicks within shooting distance as they have the personnel who are more than capable of converting..

Gotta keep an eye on what Kane's doing as he likes to come deep and collect then next thing he's at the far post on his own.
Saying that Sturridge's game is not too dissimilar which is probably why they don't play together with the Ingerland.
I'd put a man on him, someone like Allen who could track him unlike Milner who would probably end up booked after 5 minutes.

Good memories of Tottenham at Anfield.. I'm confident they'll continue.

Difficult one to call this as it all depends which Liverpool side turn up  Who's fit and who's not....one eye on the Dortmund game too by some possibly.
This game at White Hart Lane was Jürgen's first in charge last October and we came away with a point after a 0-0 draw, let's hope we can go one better and get all three points 
Looking forward to being back on the Kop after my trip to Southampton, which didn't end well  3 precious points please boys, but sod helping Leicester out !!!

Come on you mighty reds 

Up to Christmas they were the other 5 or 6th placed team that we were vying with.
Then they have upped a gear.

Should be a cracking game.

Can see a draw.

After the players break to the Canary Isles they owe us a win against Spurs.

After the players break to the Canary Isles they owe us a win against Spurs.

After their dismal implosion at Southampton they owe us a win too...

Up to Christmas they were the other 5 or 6th placed team that we were vying with.
Then they have upped a gear.

Should be a cracking game.

Can see a draw.

While we grinded ours.

After the players break to the Canary Isles they owe us a win against Spurs.

Maybe, although in truth it was mostly the youngsters there and any first teamers not involved in international duty, which if you look at our squad isn't too many.

https://twitter.com/tonybarrettimes/status/715873261087821824

Hopefully our good run of results continues against spuds and we get a few goals as well.

https://twitter.com/tonybarrettimes/status/715873261087821824

Would rather wrap Firmino up in cotton wool and ready vs Dortmund. I think Sturridge , Origi , Lallana and Coutinho will suffice vs Spurs.

No pressure on us really here, just what we put on ourselves to finish higher in the table.
With not much on it, maybe we play with freedom, and energy after the days in the sun.
On the other hand, Spuds have a MASSIVE amount to play for, so would expect them to be determined, and go all out. And maybe feel they owe us one too for some maulings over recent years.
Hard to predict. If had to pick, maybe a draw...

1. Glad proper footy is back.

2. Honestly don't know how I feel about whether we should be gambling players on this. I think a strong LFC team is more likely to beat Spurs than Dortmund but then I think the Europa League is our main focus at the minute.

Difficult.

All this talk of resting players is crazy, if we can win this game and Hammers, Citeh or Manure slip up then we'll be right back in the hunt for 4th place.

All this talk of resting players is crazy, if we can win this game and Hammers, Citeh or Manure slip up then we'll be right back in the hunt for 4th place.

I'm as optimistic as the next guy, and I don't think the players will give up - but  don't think there's any realistic chance of top4 now.
Just think the priority for us is the BVB match, so whatever plans Klopp is making, I'd make them with that game in mind. We try to beat Spuds, of course, but the BVB match is realistically our last chance of silverware, we're up against a hugely in form side, so we need to try and peak for that one.

Maybe, although in truth it was mostly the youngsters there and any first teamers not involved in international duty, which if you look at our squad isn't too many.

Plus the gels  and staff .

1. Glad proper footy is back.

2. Honestly don't know how I feel about whether we should be gambling players on this. I think a strong LFC team is more likely to beat Spurs than Dortmund but then I think the Europa League is our main focus at the minute.

Difficult.

Priority should be Thursday in my opinion.  We should be aiming to win the 1 competition we still have something to play for in....

I reckon the nailed on starters are:

Mignolet, Clyne, Lovren, Sakho, xxxx, Henderson, Can, Milner, Lallana, Sturridge, xxxx.

I suspect the two xxxx will be Moreno and Coutinho, but you never know.

Let's get the 3points and get it over with. Anyone interested in getting help by this it's their job to prove it.               

We've got bigger fish to fry midweek through and we need this spirit boost.

Really confused as Daylight savings ends tonight or should I say tomorrow morning, so we have to put our clocks back 1 hour.

 Countdown clock say 9hours 24 mins so I gotta do the maths!

I've developed a strong dislike for Spurs in recent years, mainly due to them seemingly being in for every player we go for. If we can boost our CL hopes, and put a dent in their title hopes with a win, that will make victory all the sweeter.

Really confused as Daylight savings ends tonight or should I say tomorrow morning, so we have to put our clocks back 1 hour.

Yeah our clocks went forward last week as well.

Basically the last time LFC played there was an 11 hour time difference - by kick off time it's 9 hours bud (not sure which is best for you lot - a 2:30am late nighter or a 4:30am start!) 

Yeah our clocks went forward last week as well.

Basically the last time LFC played there was an 11 hour time difference - by kick off time it's 9 hours bud (not sure which is best for you lot - a 2:30am late nighter or a 4:30am start!)

Thanks Boss, still confused....I prefer the 2.30am start, working till 11.15pm tonight so will stay up, then sleep in with an extra hours sleep.

Go full strength today and think about Dortmund afterwards....

Yeah our clocks went forward last week as well.

Basically the last time LFC played there was an 11 hour time difference - by kick off time it's 9 hours bud (not sure which is best for you lot - a 2:30am late nighter or a 4:30am start!) 

2:30 for sure.

First game starts at 10:45, then the 1am kick offs, we play at 2:30 and then El Classico at 4:30!

Coffee is brewing.

2:30 for sure.

First game starts at 10:45, then the 1am kick offs, we play at 2:30 and then El Classico at 4:30!

Coffee is brewing.

Ouch!

I have a difficult month ahead, my uncle is dieing (he lives in Birmingham) and cannot go visiting him. I won't be watching this game either. I hope we win this game to gain confidence for the Dortmund game. Anfield needs to be on their best signing out their hearts. YNWA

2:30 for sure.

First game starts at 10:45, then the 1am kick offs, we play at 2:30 and then El Classico at 4:30!

Coffee is brewing.

Cheers Crouchie, yep just confirmed with a mate who checked the Foxtel (cu*ts) guide and comes on 2.15am for 2.30am KO.

I have a difficult month ahead, my uncle is dieing (he lives in Birmingham) and cannot go visiting him. I won't be watching this game either. I hope we win this game to gain confidence for the Dortmund game. Anfield needs to be on their best signing out their hearts. YNWA

Sorry for the bad news Clint. Hopefully we can sweep the spuds off the pitch and give you and your uncle something to cheer about.

Cheers Crouchie, yep just confirmed with a mate who checked the Foxtel (cu*ts) guide and comes on 2.15am for 2.30am KO.

Gotta watch the games on Fox while we can mate. Still seething about the BPL TV rights deal.

Sorry for the bad news Clint. Hopefully we can sweep the spuds off the pitch and give you and your uncle something to cheer about.

Thanks mate

There's two chances of winning this one...

None and none

There's two chances of winning this one...

None and none

Really? I fancy us to give them a hiding today for some reason

There's two chances of winning this one...

None and none

There's two places you can go.

F**k and off.

Gonna smash these c**t-rashes today and end their title hopes. Make the Harry Kane tw*t even longer in the face than he already is.

There's two chances of winning this one...

None and none

What a dick.

There's two chances of winning this one...

None and none

Love your positivity.

You are a Spurs fan yes? Why the Red in your username, some kind of camouflage? Well your cover is broken.

Love your positivity.

You are a Spurs fan yes? Why the Red in your username, some kind of camouflage? Well your cover is broken.

If this is the case he's referring to the Spurs chances so the post is positive.

There's two chances of winning this one...

None and none

He missed "Spurs' out after "of".

A simple mistake.

Unless someone is carrying a knock why rest anyone? the next game is in 5 days, The best way to stay competitive is to be playing real games and keep that edge, best training you can have. We should be battling on all fronts regardless of league position.
Can't just switch on the magic on a whim.
More games together equals a settled and drilled team.

Think we'll be all over these but it is an odd game to call... nah, I see us running riot, Spurs are a bland team to me.

Unless someone is carrying a knock why rest anyone? the next game is in 5 days, The best way to stay competitive is to be playing real games and keep that edge, best training you can have. We should be battling on all fronts regardless of league position.
Can't just switch on the magic on a whim.
More games together equals a settled and drilled team.

Think we'll be all over these but it is an odd game to call... nah, I see us running riot, Spurs are a bland team to me.

Bingo.

We have to stop choosing one competition over another. If we ever get to the Champions League how are people expecting us to go from challenging on one front to challenging on both (as well as the Cups?).

Play our best XI and get the win.

Really confused as Daylight savings ends tonight or should I say tomorrow morning, so we have to put our clocks back 1 hour.

 Countdown clock say 9hours 24 mins so I gotta do the maths!

Mate I think in British summer time Oz are around 9hrs in front, in winter it's around 10, of course it will depend on which Australian time zone you live, the 9/10 is based in Victoria, not sure what it is in NSW, WA.Q'land Or NT,


YNWA

Bingo.

We have to stop choosing one competition over another. If we ever get to the Champions League how are people expecting us to go from challenging on one front to challenging on both (as well as the Cups?).

Play our best XI and get the win.

Nail,hit & head mate!

YNWA

Been traveling all night and day so just got on. Quite confident with that starting line up.
Driving on now, so listen to radio. !

There's two places you can go.

F**k and off.

That's nice. Thanks

There's two chances of winning this one...

None and none

congrats for your positivity

congrats for your positivity

Yep I'm not positive at all.

A prolific in form striker vs a sh*t keeper and defence.

Firmino out.

Origi comes in and plays with Sturridge, Coutinho and Lallana.

Sensible to leave Firmino out of this one, hope that means he's fit to start in Dortmund.

Interesting to see how we do if it's Origi that comes in for him, haven't had him and Sturridge on the pitch together enough this season.

I have a difficult month ahead, my uncle is dieing (he lives in Birmingham) and cannot go visiting him. I won't be watching this game either. I hope we win this game to gain confidence for the Dortmund game. Anfield needs to be on their best signing out their hearts. YNWA

Big love mate. Chin up.

Firmino out.

Origi comes in and plays with Sturridge, Coutinho and Lallana.

Surprised at that, Firmino has been better than Sturridge and Lallana all season. Is there something wrong with Firmino?

Skrtel on the bench? What is wrong with Caulker or Smith?