Kenny's Selections and Subs

[Shaggy]

Well I reckon his legs have gone so probably.

[Buzzo]

To me it all shows we need to remember what our job is.

The way one or two on this thread slagged off Dalglish before the game is both unbelievable and, frankly, unacceptable. Still, I suppose it just makes them look like idiots so maybe there's no real harm.

I see what you did there.

[Fernandinho]

True on Poulsen. By the second half he gave away the ball in our own half in dangerous situations. That negates all the good he did because ne nearly let them in a few times... If you can't do it then don't be afraid to stick your hand up for a rest!

[Craig_H]

We've had Dirk, Torres & Agger all come out saying they are happier with things

Cant say I'm surprised

I think you and i both knew how the situation was before.

[billd]

What can't speak can't lie. Same players, different Manager. Same backroom team, different play. Same opponents, different results. Same players, more pride, same backroom team, more intelligence, same opponents, more fear. Whats the difference? New Manager, New tactics, Old attitude!

[little dave hedgehog]

What can't speak can't lie. Same players, different Manager. Same backroom team, different play. Same opponents, different results. Same players, more pride, same backroom team, more intelligence, same opponents, more fear. Whats the difference? New Manager, New tactics, Old attitude!

[Mattshark]

What can't speak can't lie. Same players, different Manager. Same backroom team, different play. Same opponents, different results. Same players, more pride, same backroom team, more intelligence, same opponents, more fear. Whats the difference? New Manager, New tactics, Old attitude!

Unless it writes a lie

[Rudo]

Wonder what the team will be on Weds night. Selection headache.

[JHP]

**** selection alright by kenny......just because he is a legend, doesnt mean that he should be immune to critisism......fookin ****e team.,......and if we don't win, then he could be under pressure himself.....

Interested in your reflections now after the game and what learning you take from it?

[JHP]

Why have all those that were quick to criticise suddenly gone quiet? Any posters have a comment?

[Craig_H]

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[danperkins]

With Gerrard coming back should be intersting to see where he puts Meireles. IMO Meireles should be up behind Torres if anywhere, he's busy, makes some good runs and like to have a strike on goal, so makes sense having hi in a more free and attacking role, nearer to the goal & to Torres.

In the CM, IMO its a bit too much for him, its rough and tumble in there and he doesn't seem to be able for that. Stevie & Lucas in the CM, Lucas breaking things up and Stevie picking the passes,linking things up and making runs, with Meireles ahead with less defensive responsibility and playing to his strengths.

IMO Kenny will line-up like this vs Fulham:

-----------Reina-------
Kelly--Skrtel--Agger--Johnson
Kuyt--Lucas--Gerrard--Maxi
----------Meireles----------
----------Torres------------

Personally i'd like to see:

-----------Reina-------
Kelly--Skrtel--Agger--Aurelio
Johnson--Lucas--Gerrard--Maxi
----------Meireles----------
----------Torres------------

But the team looking and playing much better, i'm a hell of alot more confident going into games under kenny, i think it would be great to get a few consecutive wins before the Chelsea game, which we could come unstuck.

[Craig_H]

That's not remotely his natural position. He's a box to box midfielder, arrives late into the area and uses the ball from his CM positon, then moves. Suited to pass and move, actually. But he's not naturally an 'in the hole' player at all.

Meireles should go next to Lucas, with Gerrard off Torres. It's a no brainer.

Gerrard cant naturally play alongside Lucas and Meireles isnt a natural in the hole type player. Whereas he's perfectly suited to play next to Lucas and Gerrard is perfectly suited to play behind Torres.

Those respective roles suit each respective player's strengths and weaknesses perfectly.

[Assassin]

That's not remotely his natural position. He's a box to box midfielder, arrives late into the area and uses the ball from his CM positon, then moves. Suited to pass and move, actually. But he's not naturally an 'in the hole' player at all.

Meireles should go next to Lucas, with Gerrard off Torres. It's a no brainer.

Gerrard cant naturally play alongside Lucas and Meireles isnt a natural in the hole type player. Whereas he's perfectly suited to play next to Lucas and Gerrard is perfectly suited to play behind Torres.

Those respective roles suit each respective player's strengths and weaknesses perfectly.

In addition to this there has to be some rotation between the 3 of them to allow Lucas and Merieles to get forward as well

[Craig_H]

The beauty of it is that Raul is equally capable defensively, and has the tactical awareness and discipline to hold his position when needed, as well as go forward and threaten. And the same can be said of Lucas.

They could become a wonderful little pairing for us in there.