The Fans' Voice : Liverpool's season so far

The Fans' Voice: Liverpool's season so far
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JD speaks to Eugene YS Han about Liverpool performances so far in the 2009/10 Premier League season.

Up to this point in the season, what is the best or worst your club can achieve this coming season?

JD : The worst we can achieve is ending up without a place in any form of European football. However, the ability of the players based on last season can not be questioned.  Our form may be poor but with if we get our act together a place in the top four should be easily achievable.

So far, what is your opinion of Rafael Benitez as a football manager?

JD : Rafa is a fine tactician - questions can be asked about his ability to motivate the players. Under our new owners he has not been given a proper transfer budget, and I value his loyalty to Liverpool - no transfer budget and having to sell to buy cannot be easy. Without him we would be in far worse shape. When he eventually goes to Real Madrid he will win everything in sight with proper support from the club's owners and I for one will be pleased for the man.

Who is your key player and why?

JD :  Fernando Torres.  Not only one of the finest footballers I have ever seen but dedicated and filled with passion. Steven Gerrard could learn a lot from Torres' sheer determination and commitment.

Who is the unsung hero in your team and why?

JD : Pepe Reina. In my view, and as a Scouser, I think he would make a terrific Liverpool captain. Not only the world's best keeper and the strongest player at the club - but the way he conducts himself on the pitch you would think he was the local boy playing for his boyhood club.

Which new signing has impressed you most? Which one the least?

JD g: Glen Johnson started off well but after picking up a couple of injuries has struggled to get back in to a Liverpool team playing poorly. We haven't made many new signings this season so I can't really judge who has impressed me the least.

Which area do you think your team need to strengthen in January?

JD : We need a striker. A proven striker. We look lost on the wings at times. Unfortunately our club is mired in debt and therefore we will not see any of the money from Xabi Alonso.  We need 3 or 4 players of proper quality - but we will be lucky to have enough cash to get in 1 average player.

Where will your club finish this season?

JD : 4th. I think Chelsea will win the league but I honestly have no idea who will make up the rest of the top four. It wouldn't surprise me to see United and Arsenal outside it.

What is Anfield Online?

JD :  Anfield Online is one of the biggest independent football club websites in the UK. We originally set up in 1997 and have a team of 15 editors and columnists. I have been watching Liverpool for 27 years and still live in Liverpool.

Good stuff there, JD 

Nice one

Born to face a press conference you were, JD

Pepe Reina is not only important on the pitch but also in the dressing room.

Love that man!

Good Article.

Nice stuff JD .

I didn't really thought it was you until I scrolled down till the end and saw that Anfield Online part!

Well played, JD

Well replied to all the questions.

That's brilliant, JD! Great answers.

Are we going to see a surge of new members joining up then?

Just what we need, another giant ego on the forum. First Gow with his three awards and now JD is getting interviewed by ESPN.

Only joking JD, well done, some good answers there.

Great work there but Gerrard needing to learn commitment?

I'm not having that

if we play to win we will go great places like we did last season.but that seems to be lacking this year. lot of games this season play hard for 45 minutes and then surrender with a lack of interest. we will have to start the  rebuilding process. think there are youngsters who could put in better performances than some of the millionaires on the club

I'd say what Gerrard can learn from Torres is positivity. Listen to their recent interviews and make up your own mind but for me Gerrard is still looking back at last year while Torres seems more focused

Cracking stuff!

some valid points.

Some excellent answers there John.

Agree across the board there.

Fair play JD, knocked it on the head there.

Top stuff JD.

Well in for the honest opinion on Gerrard, a lot of people would have avoided that even if they felt that way.

That's brilliant that is. Well in JD.

I'd say what Gerrard can learn from Torres is positivity. Listen to their recent interviews and make up your own mind but for me Gerrard is still looking back at last year while Torres seems more focused

Alright fair point.

I'd had a pint when I was interviewed.  but

I did say Gerrard could learn a lot from Torres. I didn't say Gerrard didn't have commitment.

I wanted to highlight to our Asian supporters the disregard in which the owners are held and I think I communicated that, without going over the top, about it.

Everything I said I stand by.

YAY JD xo

JD , was reading that thinking great answers, then it dawned on me about the Gerrard committment bit that John Dowling was actually you.

Great read, you Celebrity, you. 

Great answers there JD, made some really good points

Waste of money on Johnson

wouldn't pay 2 million for him.

Degen is better, he actually comes back

Johnson has no idea what he is doing glad he is injured