Liverpool vs Sunderland build up

[danperkins]

I know we've seen relatively little of him, but I'd rather have Shelvey in the squad than Spearing.

definitely

[dww]

There is some talk that the squad is exactly the same as for the United game, only Spearing has come in for Babel who has been completely bombed out.

Good to see we are addressing out problems of lacking width and creativity at least.

I think a bit of consistency in selection is necessary at the minute to be honest. Certainly of the core of the team. Although personally I'd like Agger in there.

[Shaggy]

Wrong thread

[Lee]

No Agger again then...

I'd guarantee that myself He'll be on the bench and that's it

Unbelievable. The best CB we have and he'll be warming a banch..

Criminal isn't it?

Bent will run circles around Carragher and Skrtel. Can't see why people don't rate him when he has such a goalscoring record. This game has 1-1 written all over it

[danperkins]

Its insane for Skrtel or Carra to be ahead of Agger, i understand that neither Skrtel or Agger have Carra's organisational skills which are vital, so thats why Carra is there but Skrtel first choice ahead of Agger is ridiculous. Agger brings a calm and compsure that Carra and Skrtel can only dream of, having a footballing CB these days is like gold dust, Roy should really be taking advantage of this.

[SimonNo7]

I bet it's same 11 as United.

But probably with Kuyt instead of Maxi.

If the rumours about Babel being bombed out I can't say I'm surprised or upset. The lad is a complete waste of his own talent, who does not deserve to play in our famous red kit and seems more keen on making a name for himself on Twitter rather than on the football pitch. Shame

[SB]

I know we're still early in the season but it really is a bit of watershed moment.

We need to have a dynamic, positive performance where we're not only strong in defence but offer a glimpse of our attacking intent.

Let's not sit back, let's go for them and start being creative and positive.

So in other words, disregard Roy's orders

[andrewces38]

I have just been told by a senior player that Roy has berated babel for his performance on Wednesday ( not sure if it spells the end for him ) and he told me to keep the faith !, I tried to read into that but he wouldn't elaborate , I also tried to second guess the team ( not hard these days) but he said "Roy might make a last minute change to the team so you will just have to sit tight", not sure what he meant ..........

[Lee]

I have just been told by a senior player that Roy has berated babel for his performance on Wednesday ( not sure if it spells the end for him ) and he told me to keep the faith !, I tried to read into that but he wouldn't elaborate , I also tried to second guess the team ( not hard these days) but he said "Roy might make a last minute change to the team so you will just have to sit tight", not sure what he meant ..........

Eh?

You've just spoken directly to a senior player?!

Hmm, you could be our new insider then pal

[andrewces38]

Eh?

You've just spoken directly to a senior player?!

Hmm, you could be our new insider then pal

directly as in what?.................face to face? / phone ?..................but no to the above .................infact he's on my facebook , and for some strange reason he commented on my rant about the possible team tomorrow, and before you ask ...........it's genuine but we ain't on that good terms yet ,to get loads of inside info yet , But I wont look a gift horse in the mouth ,

I merely pointed out that I was gutted about the potential team tomorrow ( no big suprise) and he just replied .............." have faith"..............i was shocked because he's been on my friend list since the summer and I never wanted extend my welcome before not to piss him off ,if you know what I mean, So a reply like that was good. and when I mentioned Babel , he replied that Roy wasn't happy with him .....and so on...............by the way ............the pics he posted are of family ,private,..............so it's a genuine friend add

[Lee]

directly as in what?.................face to face? / phone ?..................but no to the above .................infact he's on my facebook , and for some strange reason he commented on my rant about the possible team tomorrow, and before you ask ...........it's genuine but we ain't on that good terms yet ,to get loads of inside info yet , But I wont look a gift horse in the mouth ,

I merely pointed out that I was gutted about the potential team tomorrow ( no big suprise) and he just replied .............." have faith"..............i was shocked because he's been on my friend list since the summer and I never wanted extend my welcome before not to piss him off ,if you know what I mean, So a reply like that was good. and when I mentioned Babel , he replied that Roy wasn't happy with him .....and so on...............by the way ............the pics he posted are of family ,private,..............so it's a genuine friend add

Fair play mate.

I won't ask any questions about that, but it's good to have the players "speaking" to the fans. I just find it very interesting. But that's because I'm nosey

*Goes to look up andrewces38 on Facebook*

[Shaggy]

I have just been told by a senior player that Roy has berated babel for his performance on Wednesday ( not sure if it spells the end for him ) and he told me to keep the faith !, I tried to read into that but he wouldn't elaborate , I also tried to second guess the team ( not hard these days) but he said "Roy might make a last minute change to the team so you will just have to sit tight", not sure what he meant ..........

I would imagine the last minute change will revolve around Kuyt. If he's fit he'll play, if not someone else will come in, like Jova.

[SimonNo7]

I would imagine the last minute change will revolve around Kuyt. If he's fit he'll play, if not someone else will come in, like Jova.

in place of Maxi.

[little dave hedgehog]

surely you first guessed that team. unless they're already playing somewhere...?

[Mostar]

See posts 37 & 39