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      Liverpool V Zenit St P'sbg 21/02/2012 KO 20:05

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      Re: Liverpool V Zenit St P'sbg 21/02/2012 KO 20:05
      Reply #23: Feb 21, 2013 09:27:02 am
      I must be honest think the Reds have a real mountain to climb against Zenit tonight. Especially with only Suarez upfront, with a two goal deposit, need to go forward from the start and are always vulnerable to concede. I sincerely hope that the Reds go through, but feel that we have to be realistic about our chances of going winning the tie.
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      Re: Liverpool V Zenit St P'sbg 21/02/2012 KO 20:05
      Reply #24: Feb 21, 2013 09:46:32 am
      Just to make something clear if liverpool win 2-0 and bring it into extra time does away goals still count in Extra time??
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      Reply #25: Feb 21, 2013 09:52:01 am
      I must be honest think the Reds have a real mountain to climb against Zenit tonight. Especially with only Suarez upfront, with a two goal deposit, need to go forward from the start and are always vulnerable to concede. I sincerely hope that the Reds go through, but feel that we have to be realistic about our chances of going winning the tie.

      We don't want those types of thinking here.  All Scouse to AmsterDam!!!!!!!
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      Reply #26: Feb 21, 2013 10:15:35 am
      I'm going for a 4-1 win tonight. They're not all that and let's face it, for a megabucks Club their pitch was F***ing awful out there.

      I've been looking at their away form in the Champions League and they beat Milan 0-1 away but lost 0-1 to Anderlecht and got tonked 0-3 against Malaga away so they are there for the taking.

      With Sturridge unavailable this is where Brendan has to show his tactical nous, i'm going to be very interested in who he picks up front to partner Luis. This is our last chance of silverware so i expect us to set up to attack.

      I know we can do it, they owe it to themselves to stand up and be counted. They owe it to us.

      Come on Redmen, smash the bas**rds!. Champions League rejects don't deserve to be here anyway so let justice prevail.
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      Re: Liverpool V Zenit St P'sbg 21/02/2012 KO 20:05
      Reply #27: Feb 21, 2013 10:26:22 am
      Just to make something clear if liverpool win 2-0 and bring it into extra time does away goals still count in Extra time??

      Yup.
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      Reply #28: Feb 21, 2013 10:31:58 am
      Those Russian teams are unpredictable this time of year, they've been on break for 2 months now. So they're well rested, but lack match rythm too. If we stick it to them for 90 minutes we should have a good shot.
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      Reply #29: Feb 21, 2013 10:34:18 am
      Few big dopey looking Russians wandering around town this morning getting pictures taken here there and every F***ing where.

      The Rev should be busy tonight and tomorrow.

      Rodgers' pre match presser here:

      http://extra.thisisanfield.com/post/43637443304/brendan-rodgers-pre-zenit-press-conference
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      Re: Liverpool V Zenit St P'sbg 21/02/2012 KO 20:05
      Reply #30: Feb 21, 2013 11:01:34 am
      I'm going for a 4-1 win tonight. They're not all that and let's face it, for a megabucks Club their pitch was F***ing awful out there.

      I've been looking at their away form in the Champions League and they beat Milan 0-1 away but lost 0-1 to Anderlecht and got tonked 0-3 against Malaga away so they are there for the taking.

      With Sturridge unavailable this is where Brendan has to show his tactical nous, i'm going to be very interested in who he picks up front to partner Luis. This is our last chance of silverware so i expect us to set up to attack.

      I know we can do it, they owe it to themselves to stand up and be counted. They owe it to us.

      Come on Redmen, smash the bas**rds!. Champions League rejects don't deserve to be here anyway so let justice prevail.

      I've been wondering how much the pitch contributed to the misses against them in the first game.
      We created plenty, but failed to convert them.
      At home I expect us to convert at least 2 or 3 chances, and I think 4-1 is a good bet.
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      Re: Liverpool V Zenit St P'sbg 21/02/2012 KO 20:05
      Reply #31: Feb 21, 2013 11:12:18 am
                               Reina

                   Carra    Skrtel    Agger   

      Johnson                                  Enrique

                               Lucas

          Henderson     Gerrard      Sterling

                               Suarez

      Subs: Jones, Wisdom, Coates, Allen, Downing, Suso, Assaidi?

      I think the key to this game is not to concede and I think this setup would be the best. 5 at the back with Lucas playing anchor, yes I know we're behind but this will keep us compact and also give us threat. Johnson and Enrique need to have the game of their lives tomorrow IMO, need to be like Cafu and Carlos absolutely bombing it down the flanks to defend and attack. I've gone with Henderson over Downing as we need a bit more energy in the middle of the park and he'll naturally drift centrally as he's a CM by trade.

      Downing can be used as an impact sub, we have no Borini, Sturridge and Coutinho so we need a player that can come on and try and change the game in an attacking sense if things go wrong and we need 4 goals. Could possibly swap Sterling with Downing but I personally see Sterling pose more of a threat hence why I'd start with him and attack from the off.

      Like I said, if Lucas just sits back and mops up in front of the three CBs, whilst Enrique and Johnson attack then we have plenty of options going forward to pose a threat, they need to operate as wingbacks as opposed to fullbacks. If they try to hit us on the counter whilst the wingbacks are out of place, then we still essentially have four at the back if Lucas stays deep with the CBs.

      Well that would be my gameplan, here's hoping Brendan has a winning one! Come on Reds!

      We only play one way and that is 4-3-3 or at most 4-3-2-1. No plan B, I am afraid.
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      Reply #32: Feb 21, 2013 11:25:39 am
      Oi Slickster please some positivity.  I heard a great man say, " If Plan A is good enough.  It's good enough"!
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      Reply #33: Feb 21, 2013 11:28:57 am
      Can't wait for tonight. Big Anfield atmosphere Redmen. Lets show the Russians who we are. The players have to be on their game and what better way to ensure that than the fans being on top voice.
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      Re: Liverpool V Zenit St P'sbg 21/02/2012 KO 20:05
      Reply #34: Feb 21, 2013 12:44:47 pm
      Just about to down a full English then heading over, got a good feeling about tonight COME ON YOU REDMEN.

      Still fancy us to win it in extra time. 2-0 ft, 3-0 AET. Sing your hearts on fellow Kopites and make it a night to remember.

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      Re: Liverpool V Zenit St P'sbg 21/02/2012 KO 20:05
      Reply #35: Feb 21, 2013 12:57:22 pm
      Setting off soon. Will be disappointed if anyone at Anfield isn't roaring the lads home.
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      Re: Liverpool V Zenit St P'sbg 21/02/2012 KO 20:05
      Reply #36: Feb 21, 2013 01:08:45 pm

      I hate away goals ! Who cares if a team is boring, it's not protecting the fans at all. They want to win at all costs.
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      Re: Liverpool V Zenit St P'sbg 21/02/2012 KO 20:05
      Reply #37: Feb 21, 2013 01:24:37 pm
      Let's tw*t these Russian cu*ts everywhere tonight, Redmen!!

      3-0 Auxerre mark II written all over it.

      And anyone not standing on the Kop tonight deserves a slap. Support and believe kids!!
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      Re: Liverpool V Zenit St P'sbg 21/02/2012 KO 20:05
      Reply #38: Feb 21, 2013 01:28:32 pm
      Team picks itself really. Sterling and Hendo is for Sturridge and Coutinho.

      Very confident we'll turn this around - just hope the supporters in the ground stay with the lads even if we don't get the early goal.

      COME ON YOU REDSSS!!!
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      Reply #39: Feb 21, 2013 01:29:06 pm
      Reina
      Johnson
      Carra
      Agger
      Enrique
      Allen
      Lucas
      Gerrard
      Henderson
      Downing
      Suarez

      Not the team I'd have picked.
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      Re: Liverpool V Zenit St P'sbg 21/02/2012 KO 20:05
      Reply #40: Feb 21, 2013 01:40:06 pm
      I'd like to see:
                  Reina
      Johnson   Carra    Agger     Enrique

                      Lucas     Gerrard
                           Shelvey

      Downing        Suarez          Hendo
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      Re: Liverpool V Zenit St P'sbg 21/02/2012 KO 20:05
      Reply #41: Feb 21, 2013 01:52:07 pm
      This game is winable but we cant concede a goal quite frankly, so the defence has to be at there best. Have to have every player playing at 100%
      We have to score three goals,if we can get the fans to increase decibel levels and create a positive attitude. So it a tall order in reality but who is to know the outcome.   
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      Re: Liverpool V Zenit St P'sbg 21/02/2012 KO 20:05
      Reply #42: Feb 21, 2013 02:08:51 pm
      We need to go out thinking we need 4 goals.

      Hope Anfield is roaring, biggest game of the year.
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      Re: Liverpool V Zenit St P'sbg 21/02/2012 KO 20:05
      Reply #43: Feb 21, 2013 02:16:17 pm
      I think we need to go out looking to score 2 and to keep a clean sheet. If we get more great, if not we can win it in extra time.
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      Re: Liverpool V Zenit St P'sbg 21/02/2012 KO 20:05
      Reply #44: Feb 21, 2013 02:19:19 pm
      I think we need to go out looking to score 2 and to keep a clean sheet. If we get more great, if not we can win it in extra time.

      Dangerous game to play. In my mind, we need to go out and get as many goals as we can and have a tight defense. I suppose that's the way it should always be.
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      Re: Liverpool V Zenit St P'sbg 21/02/2012 KO 20:05
      Reply #45: Feb 21, 2013 02:36:41 pm
      In my mind, we need to go out and get as many goals as we can and have a tight defence.

      Good plan. I agree.

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