Pre Match : Chelsea v Liverpool FC : Friday 16th Sept : 8.00pm

Off topic but had to go somewhere.

There are some players that leave in the close season that we don't have the opportunity to say goodbye to properly.

They are professionals so they understand that we cant always  "do a Sami " because of circumstances.

Before the Chelsea game Friday , we have tonight ,  one of our old boys in action against the Scum.

Dirk is now back in the Netherlands with Feyenoord and I am sure that to a man (and gals ) we all wish him the best .

Will beat these can't stand the cu*ts and their fans.

Will beat these can't stand the cu*ts and their fans.

Our midfield will make Matic sh*t himself.

They'll need two Kante's to keep up.

Guess who works in a Chelsea pub as a doorman?.. FFS...

Game day full of rent boys..

Guess who works in a Chelsea pub as a doorman?.. FFS...

Game day full of rent boys..

BigMick....?   

BigMick....?   

No Mick is in SW19.

When I was there they never knew who they supported.
They had to check their underpants everyday to see what colour they were wearing.
EG  '70  the Chavs ...     '71  the Arse.

same team for me.  Must bring Origi on in last 20-30 mins, his pace against the chavs tired old legs???

YNWA

What about Burnley that was not too clever,I prefer to look back on our magnificent victories against Chelsea.We have got to play every game with confidence thinking we can beat the opposition whoever they may be.

I think that the early goal was the death of that game. It gave them a brilliant excuse to sit back.

But I can't see Chelsea sitting back in the first half even with an early goal.

I think that the early goal was the death of that game. It gave them a brilliant excuse to sit back.

But I can't see Chelsea sitting back in the first half even with an early goal.

That's exactly what they did last time we played them and that was just a bloody friendly!

F***ing Friday night football.

Well, I suppose I'll just have to get used to it.

Think we might sneak a win here, but our defenders really need to be on their game.

Thought our recent record had been really good against them, but looking at last 5 games it's very tight

Last Five Games    Date    Competition
Chelsea       1-0       Liverpool    28 Jul, 2016    International Champions Cup
Liverpool       1-1       Chelsea    13 Mar, 2016    English Premier League
Chelsea       1-3       Liverpool    31 Oct, 2015    English Premier League
Chelsea       1-1       Liverpool    10 May, 2015    English Premier League
Chelsea       1-0       Liverpool    27 Jan, 2015    EFL Cup

Am hoping Luis coming in will unsettle their back 4, he hasn't played a game in the PL yet this season either.
Lovren and Matip will have their hands full with Costa, need to win/not loose the physical battle.

Tough opening five fixtures for us this season, no doubt.

Our midfield will make Matic sh*t himself.

They'll need two Kante's to keep up.

I just can't see them keeping up with us they've had a fukn easy draw the first 3 games and we're lucky not to lose to Swansea.

I just can't see them keeping up with us they've had a fukn easy draw the first 3 games and we're lucky not to lose to Swansea.

They look good going forwards, but not that great at the back.
With Terry out injured, and Luiz in for him, we should be able to get at them.

A must read for all the young Reds.

http://www.theanfieldwrap.com/2016/09/chelsea-v-liverpool-the-anfield-wrap-big-match-preview/

Got a bad feeling about this game. I hope the lads aren't feeling over confident.

Chelsea are my pick for the title, as Conte has set them up well with Kante doing both his and Matic job, and Matic can beef up there attack at times.

Key to this game is beating Kante. The space afforded to us on Saturday won't be there, so I think the deep runners Lallana and Gigi could play the key role in winning.

I've gone for a defeat in prediction, would be happy with a point, and if we win, then I'll be buzzing. After Chelsea game we have a relatively easier run up till Utd, so could give us that momentum going into the Christmas period of game after game.

So early in season, but a real test to see how we are. Can't wait.

NEVER go for a defeat.

If you can't do that ... then FFS don't do a prediction.

I missed out Rodgers tenure on the Prediction League because I had no insight or confidence from one week to the next.

Got a bad feeling about this game. I hope the lads aren't feeling over confident.

Chelsea are my pick for the title, as Conte has set them up well with Kante doing both his and Matic job, and Matic can beef up there attack at times.

Key to this game is beating Kante. The space afforded to us on Saturday won't be there, so I think the deep runners Lallana and Gigi could play the key role in winning.

I've gone for a defeat in prediction, would be happy with a point, and if we win, then I'll be buzzing. After Chelsea game we have a relatively easier run up till Utd, so could give us that momentum going into the Christmas period of game after game.

So early in season, but a real test to see how we are. Can't wait.

You've predicted a defeat with David Luiz playing CB?

Are you high??

Off topic but had to go somewhere.

Maybe in the player's thread?

People still having a hard time accepting we're a good team.

People still having a hard time accepting we're a good team.

Apparently some are. I really fancy us for this one, on form I think we have the beating of anyone!
Bring 'em on!

People still having a hard time accepting we're a good team.

I think that's what Jürgen was saying he knows how good we are. I think something in the debate about signings got lost in translation because we have a very good footballing side that isn't in question and neither is the way he gets the lads to play.
I have a feeling we will be just too slick for the big lads in the Chelsea side and doubt they will end up with 11 men on the field.

I hope he sticks with Sturridge as our main striker. Same 11 that started against Leicster. i can see Costa getting sent off and boy would i love it...cheating b***ard.

David Luiz vs. Germany.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCnVH6_158w

Plenty of comedy gold in here, but 3:50-57 or so may be the best bit. Lots of choices though.

Reckon Coutinho, Firminho, Mane, Sturridge, Lallana, etc. can recreate some of this? I do.

Maybe one of you young fellas can embed this video on here, like.

A must read for all the young Reds.

http://www.theanfieldwrap.com/2016/09/chelsea-v-liverpool-the-anfield-wrap-big-match-preview/

That was such a great read. Thanks for sharing. Highly recommended!