Reserves v Burnley

[SB]

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4 consecutive wins for the reserves
An action packed game at Tranmere ended with Liverpool reserves claiming their 4th consecutive win in the North section of the league. In a first half in which Liverpool dominated without creating an awful lot, Eccleston should have done better with a couple of chances he had. Most of the attacking intent ame from David Amoo down the right flank.

Saric was replaced at half time by Poloskei, with Pacheco pushing up front, and it took Liverpool a good 10 minutes to reorganise. Burnley (with 43 year old manager Owen Coyle leading the line), created a few half chances and Eckersley should have done better from close range.

Just before the hour the ineffectual Veijl was replaced by Brouwer. Liverpool started to impose themselves. Ecclestone and Threlfall combined to create a great chance for Pacheco, only for him to blast wide.

As the game was nearing a draw Cudierski, who had already been booked sythed down Ecclestone for a second time and was sent from the field.

Liverpool gave it their all and in the 2nd minute of added on time, a blatant handball on the edge of the area gave Liverpool a chance to score a winner. Pacheco stepped up and curled the ball over the wall and away from the keepers reach to win the match

Star PlayerFor me, David Amoo. Player Ratings


Hansen 6/10Could have sat in the stands in the first half. Was a bit more involved in the second half and had one decent save.

Irwin 6/10Steady at the back, didn't do much wrong, but didn't create a lot either.

Darby 7/10Some great challenges on the odd occasion that Burnley attacked. Marshall Owen Coyle extremely well

Ayala 6/10Had a steady game, but like mot of the defence, didn't have a lot to do.

Threlfall 6/10Almost non-existant in the first half, he was more creative after the break. Crated a great chance for Pacheco.

Amoo 8/10Stgrong on the ball, tricky and with pace. He created havoc down the Burnley left side. He created most of Liverpools attacks in the first half.

Spearing 7/10Overshadowed by Pacheco in the first half, came into his own in the second half when Pacheco moved forward. Always a battler, he won a lot of possession for Liverpool.

Pacheco 7/10The creative playmaker in the first half, spread the ball around quite well. Moved up front in the second half. His trickery around the box was nice to see, but should have scored before the great freekick.

Weijl 5/10The game passed him by if I'm being honest. He tried hard, but really couldn't get a grip on the ball.

Saric 6/10Had one good chance, but ballooned it over the bar. Shiowed some good touches, but was rightly replaced at half time.

Eccleston 7/10Very lively around the box, had a few great chances in the first half that he should have done better with. Moved out wide as the game went on, and lost a bit of effectiveness.

Poloskei 5/10Made his debut tonight, and needs time to adapt to the physicality of the English game. Too often was forced off the ball.

Brouwer 6/10Not a bad game from the Dutch lad. If he possessed some pace he could have caused all kinds of trouble to the defence. But he doesn't, so didn't.

Manager RatingGood changes, decent attacking play. 7/10

Opponent RatingHard for the reserve manager to influence play when the first team manager is playing centre forward, but he did his best. Burnley were quite defensive throughout, but almost got a point.

[BobTheCharmer]

One of the first reserve games I've watched for a while.

Point Number 1) Being at Tranmere seems a strange move, no fans no atmosphere.

2) Darby reminds me of a young Carra. Seems able to play in many positions and has good positional sense.

3) Ayala has been watching Skyrtel too much, needless challenges from behind. But at least he puts himself about. An old fashioned style centre back.

4) Spearing, although small, has a massive engine, is always looking forward, puts his foot in and has an eye for a pass. I can't understand why he hasn't been loaned out to a Championship team to get real games under his belt. He's learing nothing from these reserve games and needs to move up a notch.

5) Ecclestone looks a real prospect. Bit like Gabby at Villa and Babel rolled into one. I'd be surprised he he doesn't make someones first team in the next 12-18 months.

6) Pacheco - Godd free kick. Lively little sod. He seems a bit too lightweight to me. But in an age where you get so much protection from refs and defenders can't actually kick you, he may well fair better in the PL than at reserve level. Stick him on the bench and throw him on if we're winning in a match.

7) That tall long haired dutch guy that came on, played up front, rubbish. Everytime time I've happened to watch the reserves he's played and he reminds me of Cresswell. A Striker that doesn't look like scoring. Lets bin him and let someone else have a go. He won't make it.

8) It was funny seeing Coyle on the pitch. Fair play to him. I remember when he knocked us out of the cup for Bolton. They had a good team then.

[SB]

One of the first reserve games I've watched for a while.

Point Number 1) Being at Tranmere seems a strange move, no fans no atmosphere.

2) Darby reminds me of a young Carra. Seems able to play in many positions and has good positional sense.

3) Ayala has been watching Skyrtel too much, needless challenges from behind. But at least he puts himself about. An old fashioned style centre back.

4) Spearing, although small, has a massive engine, is always looking forward, puts his foot in and has an eye for a pass. I can't understand why he hasn't been loaned out to a Championship team to get real games under his belt. He's learing nothing from these reserve games and needs to move up a notch.

5) Ecclestone looks a real prospect. Bit like Gabby at Villa and Babel rolled into one. I'd be surprised he he doesn't make someones first team in the next 12-18 months.

6) Pacheco - Godd free kick. Lively little sod. He seems a bit too lightweight to me. But in an age where you get so much protection from refs and defenders can't actually kick you, he may well fair better in the PL than at reserve level. Stick him on the bench and throw him on if we're winning in a match.

7) That tall long haired dutch guy that came on, played up front, rubbish. Everytime time I've happened to watch the reserves he's played and he reminds me of Cresswell. A Striker that doesn't look like scoring. Lets bin him and let someone else have a go. He won't make it. Jordy Brouwer??

8) It was funny seeing Coyle on the pitch. Fair play to him. I remember when he knocked us out of the cup for Bolton. They had a good team then.

[Shaggy]

They should definitely sack off Prenton Park, it's total ****. Blue seats, no-one there...it's a depressing environment for football.

[SB]

Maybe we should get the yanks to build us a new stadium and the reserves could play at Anfield!

[zimbo]

Maybe we should get the yanks to build us a new stadium and the reserves could play at Anfield!

Reserves always used to play at Anfield. And the games took place on a Saturday afternoon too, against the same team that the first team were playing.

Free to get in with a season ticket. Used to go in the paddock (pre-seats, obviously) and run alongside the pitch in line with play. One of the highlights of my young life was handing the ball to Brian Kettle (flame-haired right back, perennial reserve) when it went out for a throw in.

Used to get a lot more first team players in the team as well. Remember watching one game with Emlyn, Terry Mac, Fairclough and Jimmy Case playing.

"Memory
All alone in the moonlight
I can smile at the old days
I was beautiful then
I remember the time I knew what happiness was
Let the memory live again "

Aah.....

[red g]

That tall long haired dutch guy that came on


....that was indeed brouwer and he did indeed look ****e.

[dww]

The thing is though while no one thinks he is any good I always read match reports where we get better when he is on the pitch. I've only ever seen him once (at Cambridge in preseason) and other than being big he didn't really stand out. I have a feeling though that he is the sort of player who while he will never make it for us would be useful for a lower league team for what he allows others to do. There are plenty of strikers who don't get that many goals in league one and below.

[red g]

The thing is though while no one thinks he is any good I always read match reports where we get better when he is on the pitch. I've only ever seen him once (at Cambridge in preseason) and other than being big he didn't really stand out. I have a feeling though that he is the sort of player who while he will never make it for us would be useful for a lower league team for what he allows others to do. There are plenty of strikers who don't get that many goals in league one and below.

he would make a good foil for someone in the championship etc. but certainly not premiership class.

[SB]

Reserves always used to play at Anfield. And the games took place on a Saturday afternoon too, against the same team that the first team were playing.

Free to get in with a season ticket. Used to go in the paddock (pre-seats, obviously) and run alongside the pitch in line with play. One of the highlights of my young life was handing the ball to Brian Kettle (flame-haired right back, perennial reserve) when it went out for a throw in.

Used to get a lot more first team players in the team as well. Remember watching one game with Emlyn, Terry Mac, Fairclough and Jimmy Case playing.

"Memory
All alone in the moonlight
I can smile at the old days
I was beautiful then
I remember the time I knew what happiness was
Let the memory live again "

Aah.....

Altogether now

Those were the days my friend,
I wish they'd never end
We'd sing and dance .......

Seriously though, I imagine the field would have been chopped up by Christmas like ?

[Le Chef]

One of the first reserve games I've watched for a while.

Point Number 1) Being at Tranmere seems a strange move, no fans no atmosphere.

2) Darby reminds me of a young Carra. Seems able to play in many positions and has good positional sense.

3) Ayala has been watching Skyrtel too much, needless challenges from behind. But at least he puts himself about. An old fashioned style centre back.

4) Spearing, although small, has a massive engine, is always looking forward, puts his foot in and has an eye for a pass. I can't understand why he hasn't been loaned out to a Championship team to get real games under his belt. He's learing nothing from these reserve games and needs to move up a notch.

5) Ecclestone looks a real prospect. Bit like Gabby at Villa and Babel rolled into one. I'd be surprised he he doesn't make someones first team in the next 12-18 months.

6) Pacheco - Godd free kick. Lively little sod. He seems a bit too lightweight to me. But in an age where you get so much protection from refs and defenders can't actually kick you, he may well fair better in the PL than at reserve level. Stick him on the bench and throw him on if we're winning in a match.

7) That tall long haired dutch guy that came on, played up front, rubbish. Everytime time I've happened to watch the reserves he's played and he reminds me of Cresswell. A Striker that doesn't look like scoring. Lets bin him and let someone else have a go. He won't make it.

8) It was funny seeing Coyle on the pitch. Fair play to him. I remember when he knocked us out of the cup for Bolton. They had a good team then.

Eccleston and Amoo look very very good, as does Pacheco. Amoo looked very powerful last night.

Another kid, that Should be in the ressies is Thomas Ince, in my opinion he is better than Amm and Eccleston.

[dom9]

Eccleston and Amoo look very very good, as does Pacheco. Amoo looked very powerful last night.

Another kid, that Should be in the ressies is Thomas Ince, in my opinion he is better than Amm and Eccleston.

Still too young I reckon. Still learning the game against his own age-group. He's only 16 isn't he?

[-V-]

he would make a good foil for someone in the championship etc. but certainly not premiership class.

I will be amazed if Brouwer is ever good enough to play in the championship. The guy is utterly hopeless. One of lifes biggest mysteries is how he managed to get signed up by Liverpool

[Le Chef]

Still too young I reckon. Still learning the game against his own age-group. He's only 16 isn't he?

Yes he's younger but after seeing him against his own age group, he is far and away better than them. The next logical setuo is teh ressies where he can proably learn quicker and become better.

[red g]

just look at everton though with osman and rodwelll, fabregas at 16 as well?

although not sure he is at that level, but wold love to see one of these youngsters get given a go.

Rafa doesnt seem to want to give anyone under 20 a chance at claiming a first team spot., insua has had to wait till he was 21 and some say he was ready last year, although some say he is not ready now

I do think Rafa does tend to wrap them up in cotton wool to muc though........