World Cup qualifiers

[dww]

Gerrard was excellent, especially second half. Just hope he can carry that form on (sending off aside) into our game at Sunderland!

I think his play for England suggests he could do a good job as part of a deeper pair if Rodgers is willing to invert his midfield triangle and push Sahin forward.

I have to say I quite enjoy the fact that Roy's (semi-successful) solution to the Lampard - Gerrard problem in midfield is to add another defensively undisciplined central midfielder in front of them. We had so little control in midfield it was almost amusing. I found the game quite enjoyable as a consequence. I actually think given the group we have if one of Young, Sturridge or Walcott is available to over goal scoring capabilities from the wing (or Hodgson is willing to follow United and play Welbeck there) we'll win the group quite easily.

[the rev leeroy brown]

I think his play for England suggests he could do a good job as part of a deeper pair if Rodgers is willing to invert his midfield triangle and push Sahin forward.

i always thought thats how rodgers played his midfield anyways. he played it that way for swansea last year no?

[dww]

i always thought thats how rodgers played his midfield anyways. he played it that way for swansea last year no?

I didn't see enough of Swansea to give a definitive statement but with us he has looked to be trying to get one deep two further forward as the default. His long interview post Arsenal (which is in the BR thread) also suggests that is a/ his default and b/ what he tried to implement first half against them. He also said he might have to compromise due to the players available to him.

[Lee]

What's happened to Young recently? Is he injured?

[Neil Young]

I am, as it happens.

[Lee]

I hope you're not laid up for too much longer, Mr Young. It's been a while since I've seen you don an England or Manchester United jersey.

[Neil Young]

Thanks, mate, I appreciate your support.