Fulham Post Match Gunderthumping

[Rudo]

If we buy another CM this summer then maybe Shelvey should go out on loan.

[CJ]

i am loving how the King isnt part of the whiskey nose wankfest that is going on

[JHP]

He's one of the clumsiest players I've ever seen wear our shirt, I don't rate him at all. I hope he proves me wrong, but the odd flukey hoof doesn't impress me.

Are you inclined to take a time to recognise the quality of new/ young players? For example did you think Lucas was crap or maybe you still do?

[yamiedo]

I wonder what Suarez would have to say about Shelveys "flukey hoof"?

[rudedog]

Kenny - this has the potential to be the biggest, most epic and outlandish story in our history - the King coming back and winning the league while simultaneously snatching Ferguson's chances of overtaking our league wins from under his alcohol ruined nose.

It certainly has a touch of Baron Münchhausen about it but feck it, so did Istanbul.

That was my dream back in September - as much as I'm delighted with our resurgence, the fact that Kenny has done so well just makes me wonder what might have been possible had the correct decision been made back then. So much so that I've decided to take matters in to my own hands - work on the flux capacitor is complete so I'm off to find a thunder storm and a clock tower - not sure I'll be able to reach the required 88mph in the wifes 1998 megane though

[TheElephantMan]

Are you inclined to take a time to recognise the quality of new/ young players? For example did you think Lucas was crap or maybe you still do?

I've generally always admired Lucas, I recognised his ability whilst some here were critical of him. I'm not suggesting that Shelvey won't come good, I just can't see his positive attributes. I was hoping this year would be the season that Pacheco emerged as a regular. Shelvey is just a big clumsy lump.

[Shaggy]

Kenny Dalglish claims January signing Luis Suarez is playing 'beyond the wildest dreams' of anyone at the club.

Maxi Rodriguez may steal the headlines after a hat-trick in the 5-2 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage but the performance of our No.7 will have had Kopites purring.

The Uruguay international scored one and assisted another during an all-action 90 minutes.

Afterwards Dalglish told reporters: "He was fantastic. He was running as hard at the end as he was at the beginning. He was causing them all sorts of problems.

"He's really settled in and that's a credit to him and his family. They've settled into the area, settled into the football and I don't think in our wildest dreams we thought he'd settle in so quickly and take to English football like he has done.

"He's graced the pitch every time he's played on it."

The result is Liverpool's best ever in this part of London and it followed undoubtedly the finest away performance from the Reds this season.

"It was a fantastic result for us, a fantastic performance and a win we thoroughly deserved," said Dalglish.

"Mark Hughes has done a great job here with Fulham. They've got a great record here this year and when you come to Craven Cottage you know it's going to be a really difficult game.

"To score five goals was beyond our wildest expectations but we got the five goals because we played some fantastic football, we passed to each other and we worked hard when we never had the ball."

In collecting three points Liverpool leapfrogged Tottenham into fifth. The two sides meet on Sunday.

On whether fourth-placed Manchester City, who need just two points from their last three games, are catchable, Dalglish said: "We'll wait and see. I know it's boring and repetitive but it hasn't served us badly over the years: the next game's the most important one.

"Where it's going to take us, we don't know - because we don't know how many points we're going to get. Who would have predicted coming here and winning 5-2? I certainly wouldn't.

"We've got a really difficult game on Sunday against Spurs and they've had a fantastic season.

"No one would ever have anticipated the run the boys have been on since January, would they? It's been unbelievable, and even if we don't get fifth then we've been absolutely fantastic. For us the position isn't as important as the response from the players."

Monday night's game was Jamie Carragher's 666th for Liverpool, putting him outright second in the club's appearance table.

Dalglish said: "He's an iconic Liverpool player and it's a fitting tribute that he's the second highest ever Liverpool player with regards appearances.

"He's got a few more left in him yet I would have thought but he's a fantastic credit to the football club. He's been here since he was 12, though he wasn't playing in the first team then. He had to wait until he was 17. Since then he's been a fantastic servant to the football club."

Carragher's time at Liverpool has coincided with a period of dominance for Manchester United, who as good as wrapped up a record 19th league title with victory over Chelsea on Sunday.

Asked how he felt at seeing their celebrations, Dalglish responded: "Anyone who wins the title is normally the best team in the league. I don't think Manchester United are any different to that because they've got the most points.

"Although they might be our rivals and competitors it doesn't mean you disrespect them and we'd always have respect for what they've achieved and it's the same with anyone who wins the title. If they do win it then we'll offer our congratulations.

"They have set the standards we've got to get to and we'll try to get there."

Meanwhile, Dalglish does not believe the injury which kept Andy Carroll out of the matchday squad that travelled to London is serious.

"Carroll's just got bruising, so he should be alright," said the boss.

[ronanm]

Thought Suarez was class. Another man up front with him (Young?) and a fully fit Carroll and we'll be there or thereabouts. Spearing was very tidy. Johnson classy too.

I was at the game and noticed that Shelvey, although quiet for a while, was often the go to person when we were on the counter attack. I saw him in the reserves vs. Scum last week and the boy can pass given time on the ball. He just needs to get to that level with the first team. Vision for the Suarez goal was class alone. He is only 19 too ffs!!

[anfieldanfield]

If Miereles is out for Sunday would you play Shelvey or Joe Cole in his place ?

Or maybe of the big man is fit...

-------Carroll
Suarez--Maxi--Dirk

[Rudo]

Anyone else getting a bit worried about Carroll in terms of these niggling injury problems?

[Craig_H]

Brilliant tonight, absolutely brilliant. Where do you start? Everyone had a corker, Suarez just gives me a hard-on, Maxi's a wonderful footballer, Spearing and Lucas pwned Fulham, Kuyt worked his balls off as per, even the defence was sound despite 2 goals going in against us.

Pass and move is back to stay, i love watching us play again, the movement, the speed of the passing, the runs, the overlapping, the unity....**** off everyone we're back! Fans were superb also, my throat's sore and i love it

Kenny

[DannyMan2006]

I like how Jonjo has plenty of confidence in himself. I think he is very naiive at times but that's to be expected of a young kid. Only experience tells you when and who to pass too.

One thing he does lack at present is a real physichal presence, he's all arms and legs ATM and can look clumsy. To be a top player in the prem he will need to sharpen up in that aspect, but he has a few years to fill out and when he does he'll have more balance to his play.

Other than that, which IMO is still a major obstacle to the lad at present, he does look a very tidy player. If he was starting out in la liga or seria a I'd actually have no issues as he's very relaxed and casual in possession.

For the time being he'll look impressive when games are slowed down, or the opposition have given up, but he has plenty of potential and plenty of time to improve.

[bradsdad]

we were like barcelona on speed

[Craig_H]

My Suarez-induced hard-on wont go down

[Rudo]

we were like barcelona on speed

Too right