United post match

[Suarez]

That was how ITV portrayed it but it didnt happen that way

It was 4-1-4-1

Lucas was holding and Maxi, Gerrard, Meireles and Kuyt was the midfield

Ah right, I was watching in the pub (didn't haev the best view it must be said) and caught the formation on ITV and accepted that was how it was until Gerrard went off.

[Rowan]

I think it started 4-1-4-1

But then changed to 4-2-3-1 or 4-4-1-1

You could see it was designed to get Gerrard on the ball but he also had to fill in a little more than Rafa asked him to

He was definitely given instruction to get back into a position when they had the ball

Intriguing really

I am very optimistic watching how we lined up / set up and the general tone of tactics

Lots of encouragement to move up the pitch (from Agger AND Gerrard) and far more pressure on the opposition higher up the pitch

Kenny hasnt taken a training session yet and the basics were there often enough

The interchanging in midfield was encouraging in the first 20 minutes. Amazing really that having been shackled to rigid positions in a 442 formation for 6 months Kenny could get the team more fluid and flexible without, as you've pointed out, even taking a training session.

Even more hilarious is that Hodgkinson employed Mike Kelly as his number 2 despite the fact that Steve Clarke's been available for the past 6 months

[Lecter]

The interchanging in midfield was encouraging in the first 20 minutes. Amazing really that having been shackled to rigid positions in a 442 formation for 6 months Kenny could get the team more fluid and flexible without, as you've pointed out, even taking a training session.

Even more hilarious is that Hodgkinson employed Mike Kelly as his number 2 despite the fact that Steve Clarke's been available for the past 6 months

Makes Hodgsons "Nobody could do a better job with this squad" coment even more ****ing stupid

[Colonel Angus]

I will certainly not look on todays game as a defeat like the media are portraying. In open play, United could not beat the poor squad that Rafa left behind. I'm getting back into the 'us v them' thinking again, something which Roy took from me and you and all the other fans.

[dom9]

Kenny and Roy both use references to magic wands. Different reaction comments.

[Lecter]

FLMAO

Reporter to Kenny " is this your greatest challange"

Kenny " Well i remember playing a par 4 over water with out of bounds to the left and right

[dom9]

What's an OOB?

[Reece]

Out of bounds

[DannyMan2006]

He's still down as First Team Coach on Offal.

Maybe they havent changed it yet

But I'm told hes gone

On the reserve Gkps bit, Joe Acktberg (sp) it says he helps out with the first team assisting Xavi Valero.

Valero left in the summer so I'd suggest the official site is not always up to date

[Needles]

Out of Bounds

[Lecter]

JimBoardman Jim Boardman
They're not all like that at The Times. Tony Barrett: "It would take something out of the ordinary to dare to suggest that there were..."

JimBoardman Jim Boardman
"...positives for #LFC to take from such a damaging defeat. The manner in which they played, though - with defensive organisation back..."

JimBoardman Jim Boardman
"...and possession of the football again cherished after six months in which route-one play was used far too often - indicated..."

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"...a return to the kind of approach for which the club are famed."

JimBoardman Jim Boardman
Tony B also says there was "ample evidence" #LFC now have a boss that's "prepared to manage", he cites Nando being subbed as an example.

JimBoardman Jim Boardman
Subbing Torres was "the kind of decision that Hodgson had shied away from as he lost his grip on the team and events." (Tony Barrett)

JimBoardman Jim Boardman
One last bit from Tony: "This one seemingly innocuous event suggested that Dalglish has what it takes to make the decisions that matter."

[kris90210]

JimBoardman Jim Boardman
They're not all like that at The Times. Tony Barrett: "It would take something out of the ordinary to dare to suggest that there were..."

JimBoardman Jim Boardman
"...positives for #LFC to take from such a damaging defeat. The manner in which they played, though - with defensive organisation back..."

JimBoardman Jim Boardman
"...and possession of the football again cherished after six months in which route-one play was used far too often - indicated..."

JimBoardman Jim Boardman
"...a return to the kind of approach for which the club are famed."

JimBoardman Jim Boardman
Tony B also says there was "ample evidence" #LFC now have a boss that's "prepared to manage", he cites Nando being subbed as an example.

JimBoardman Jim Boardman
Subbing Torres was "the kind of decision that Hodgson had shied away from as he lost his grip on the team and events." (Tony Barrett)

JimBoardman Jim Boardman
One last bit from Tony: "This one seemingly innocuous event suggested that Dalglish has what it takes to make the decisions that matter."

Agreed. Also loved the way he applauded Torres and made sure he knew he was happy with him. I've never seen Torres accepting being substituted so readily. Now that's man managment!

[TheElephantMan]

Agreed. Also loved the way he applauded Torres and made sure he knew he was happy with him. I've never seen Torres accepting being substituted so readily. Now that's man managment!

That's the respect Dalglish commands from the players, this is what we've needed for a long time. I wasn't sure if bringing Kenny back was a good idea, but I thought he was magnificent. That passion is priceless, it will inspire us to greater things this season.

[Fredo]

FLMAO

Reporter to Kenny " is this your greatest challange"

Kenny " Well i remember playing a par 4 over water with out of bounds to the left and right

[sean_lfc]