Liverpool v Sunderland, Wednesday 2nd January, KO: 19:45 Pre-match build up

if sturridge signs tomorrow can he play against sunderland?

if sturridge signs tomorrow can he play against sunderland?

So long as the medical and everything goes ok then I don't see any reason why not

Anyone who thinks Sturridge will play needs to stop playing FIFA.

So long as the medical and everything goes ok then I don't see any reason why not

I thought he had had his medical already?.

Anyone who thinks Sturridge will play needs to stop playing FIFA.

Could be on the bench though if everything like the paperwork passes through quickly, in fairness.

...if everything...passes through quickly..

Poor taste mate - given Gaffers condition

Anyone who thinks Sturridge will play needs to stop playing FIFA.

I honestly expect him to be on the bench for us as long as he is fit and the paperwork has cleared.  We have no other striking reinforcements to back up Suarez if he were to be forced off through injury.  It will also be good for the lads confidence to see that he is part of the 1st team plans straight away. 

Poor taste mate - given Gaffers condition

O'Neill has a good record against us so it will be tight, hopefully the boys will get over the shits...
              Reina
Wisdom  Skrtel  Agger   Johnson
         Lucas     Henderson
              Gerrard
 Sterling  Suarez  Downing

The above team selection for me.

Given the pattern lately, this will be an embarrassing loss.

Of course there's no reason we can't buck the trend. Need to see more from the midfield and I think Henderson has earned the start over Allen at this point, especially against this more physical team.

Reina
Johnson Skrtel Agger Robinson
Lucas Henderson
Gerrard
Downing Suarez Sterling

Assaidi sub!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Must win we need to catch up with the teams on 33 points to get into the mix.

Need to keep the winning mentality going, tougher game altogether than at QPR. hopeful though of another 3 points.

Strugglig to find the thread/place so here will have to do.HAPPY NEW YEAR to all my Reds Fans brothers and sisters alike.YNWA and above us only sky.God bless and may all our troubles be low scoring WINS (hick).Remember!Don't post p*****d. 

Reina

Johnson Skrtel Agger Downing

Sahin
Henderson Gerrard

Sterling                     Suso
Suarez

That is a mix of what I would like to see and what I think will happen, think it should be easy to realise which is which. Think we will make things hard for ourselves in this match to be honest and it'll be a hell of a close game. Both teams will no doubt score so my guess is either 2-2 or 2-1 to us.

                Pepe
Wisdom  Skirt. Agger  Johnson
           Lucas.  Hendo
                Gerrard
Downing   Suarez   Sterling

Consistency is key, apart from Jose & Allen I would field same 11, Sterling has to step up from the qpr game tho,
If Sturbridge is signed I'd have him on the. Bench if fit, would rather have Falcao tho,

Don't fear black cats but that's not to say they won't cause problems, going for a 3-1 win with all around us F***ing things up.

         IBWT     YNWA

Suarez to shine, again. 4-1.

Apparently because of the bank holiday the paper work for Sturridge won't be done in time for him to play tomorrow. I'd assume he'll be in the stands and might make an appearance against Mansfield on Sunday?

Apparently because of the bank holiday the paper work for Sturridge won't be done in time for him to play tomorrow. I'd assume he'll be in the stands and might make an appearance against Mansfield on Sunday?

Typical incompetent FA. Lets start the opening of the Transfer Window on a BANK HOLIDAY when we're CLOSED.

Typical incompetent FA. Lets start the opening of the Transfer Window on a BANK HOLIDAY when we're CLOSED.

Funny only because it's true.

Get this funny mental picture of Ronnie Barker in Open All Hours, rubbing his hands and saying "right guys, we're open for business!", customers walking to go in and him standing firm at the door, "nope, sorry we're closed!"

Apparently because of the bank holiday the paper work for Sturridge won't be done in time for him to play tomorrow.

Don't think he could of played because the round of games starts today - don't you have to sign on or before the same time to play either Sat/Sun games?

Anyway - don't like Sunderland (or MON) and hoping we can surely get the points.  Keep Fletcher quiet and I think you normally beat them this season.  We must owe them a good beating after recent games against them.

Agree with most selections but wouldn't be surprised to see Downing at left back.

  Why is the transfer thread locked during the transfer month ? Any ideas ?

Going to this game tomorrow. Really excited since I haven't been the match for ages. With being away at uni and working at weekends, and now being in a different country, thought I may as well take this chance to go while I'm home for Christmas.

Was hoping we'd go into this game with a string of wins. Had we beat Villa and got at least a point from Stoke, that would have been very encouraging.

Nevertheless, another must win game and let's hope Everton drop points in their tricky away game.

Lets hope this year gets off to a winning start against Sunderland,and I'm going for a edgy 2-1 win to the redmen.

Happy new year to everyone.