Liverpool v Cardiff Match Thread

[The Erectile Banana]

Nah, he was toilet.

(he wasn't really, but all this praise is making me feel dizzy)

Dizzy after a Carling Cup game?

Wait until we beat Blackburn at the weekend.

You'll be coming down with a case of vertigo.

[fowlen]

when last did we score two goals in a game from open play?
that's two positives then!!

Woohoo

[Red_Polo]

Highlights are on in a bit

[kurtangle01]

How did the match go then? I was watching on-line but my internet connectio decided to **** up and only start working again five minutes ago. I missed all the match and only just found out the score now.

Player performances:

Itandje - no problems, no chance with the goal. Solid enough.
Arbeloa - One good cross - right on the money to Crouch - in about 10. For a right footed player he looks more comfortable on the left.
Hobbs - Did okay, had a nice driving forward run late in the game, which was a surprize.
Carragher - Solid. He and Crouch made a bit of mess of the marking for their goal though. But then we do use zonal marking, don't we?
Aurelio - what a difference he makes, instead of hoofs, cultured passes.
Lucas - started off okay then his passing got a little sloppy.
Gerrard - really getting there, had a few driving runs, one which he should've scored from when put through by Crouch. Goal was a brilliant counter attack.
El-Zhar - cracking goal. Stocky, strong and direct.
Leto - Awful. Looked slow and clumbersome. And he's a winger. Didn't look fit to me.
Babel - had a few efforts, but looked better when he moved to the flanks where he had more space to drive at defenders. I hope he isn't one of those enigmas who shows loads of promise but then breaks your heart.
Crouch - linked up well and had a few efforts. His link up play with Gerrard is almost telepathic. So much better than Kuyt or Voronin it's untrue.

Subs:
Benayoun - was excellent when he came on, brilliant play to set up Gerrards goal. Cardiff could barely get the ball off him. Unlucky not to score at the end. A must start against Blackburn.

Kewell - played up top when he came on. Looked a little slow, but to be expected.

Mascherano - came on in stoppage time.

Overall a half decent performance with a largely makeshift team. Roll on Blackburn.

Thanks, Niall. You just answerwed my question.

[kurtangle01]

Highlights are on in a bit

ITV?

[Red_Polo]

ITV?

Yes mate, 11:05

Think extended highlights or full replay is on LFC.tv later as well

[MING]

Alonso back in 2 weeks

[kop1te]

Just saw the Rafa interview... Alonso and Agger could be back in 2 weeks

[Marky]

Good win lads, did what was required.
Now onto Blackburn, a very tricky away trip awaits but Rafa and the boys will be ready.

[Kaip]

Just saw the Rafa interview... Alonso and Agger could be back in 2 weeks

[kurtangle01]

Yes mate, 11:05

Think extended highlights or full replay is on LFC.tv later as well

My Setanta sub has ran out and as they left my signal on for a month after it was up they say I owe them £15 for that, £10 to reconnect and £5 for the next months sub.

I'll pay it up because I want to watch the Calzaghe fight on Saturday along with our match against Blackburn. I'll leave it as late as possible to reconnect though.

[Red_Polo]

Just saw the Rafa interview... Alonso and Agger could be back in 2 weeks

****ing superb

[kurtangle01]

Just saw the Rafa interview... Alonso and Agger could be back in 2 weeks

Whats all this Alonso out for three months bollocks then? The papers really do talk alot of bollocks, eh?

[Red_Polo]

My Setanta sub has ran out and as they left my signal on for a month after it was up they say I owe them £15 for that, £10 to reconnect and £5 for the next months sub.

I'll pay it up because I want to watch the Calzaghe fight on Saturday along with our match against Blackburn. I'll leave it as late as possible to reconnect though.

Greedy *******s! :whatever:

[kurtangle01]

Greedy *******s! :whatever:

Tell me about it!!!