Newcastle Build Up Thread

[Shaggy]

Same. Our good moments this term have been great to watch - Young Boys, West Brom, Norwich, City etc. Hodgson's football was consistently soul destroying. I resented it and him.

[destinydude]

We have hope under Brendan. Suso, Sterling, Shelvey, Wisdom, Jack and a few other youngster who seem to be forming the nucleus of our future. (Add Kelly, Flanagan)

Under Hodgson we had Poulsen, Konchesky, Cole and co. It was miserable. The football, the hope that we would have a better future ahead, there was nothing that we could be proud of.

Brendan is at least doing the right things his way and that's why people are sticking with him and sticking by him.

[danperkins]

With Hodgson it was hard to see light at the end of the tunnel but with Rogers, even though it's been a rough start we can all see what the end goal is. Problem is not with Rogers .. he is doing all the right things but it's he doesn't have the players 'yet' that can properly implement the type of game that Rogers is trying to apply.

We all entitled to a moan and Rogers will make mistakes but i think most LFC supporters are trying to see the bigger picture. Obviously it hurts when we lose or put in a bad display & IMO there is nothing wrong with a bit of constructive criticism for players or manager. For me January is going to be vital for us to show some progression.. but i think next summer and the start of next season will the point for me when we'll realise where the club is at and how Rogers has done.

Thus far, he talks a good game, he's confident, has given the youngsters a chance, been ruthless when necessary, he's honest and straight forward which us fans appreciate, has got rid of the dead wood, tried to get rid of other sub standards like Cole,Downing & Hendo but unfortunately didn't happen & he is trying to implement a true footballing philosophy at the club. He is making all the right moves now needs bit of time, some luck & some money.

[Phoenix07]

I'm fully behind the Rodgers vision.

[Tee]

I'm fully behind the Rodgers vision.

How anyone can question the direction he leading us to is beyond me. This is a completely different LFC to what the Bodge had when he had a similar points tally.

We are in a genuine transition period and if we are unable to go out and buy 2 or 3 established star names, well we will just have to afford BR patience and support.

We are going in the right direction. Up to FSG how quickly they want us to get there IMO. The caution is understandable though after the nightmare of Summer 2011.

[Mostar]

So Reina's definitely out for this afternoon then?

It's not definite just yet.

Rodgers in his Newcastle pre-game interview indicated that they will assess the condition of Johnson and Reina over next 48 hours but it is likely that unless they are fit he won't take a chance.

[Muddled]

I wonder if Enrique has passed his (rumoured) fitness test?

Downing at left-back? [snigger]

[malg]

I dread to think if we don't win. Rodgers is on a worse points tally than Hodgson after this many games, and I get the impression some fans are just itching to get the knives out.

Getting knives out is a bit harsh, but lacking yet more confidence in him might be more appropriate.

[Mostar]

It doesn't seem he'll be involved..

@glen_johnson
What a day for football #3PointsPlease

[Gibbo]

We should play Assaidi over Suso imo, think he's been struggling a bit recently.

Big game for Allen today, needs to keep hold of Cabaye.

[Muddled]

Charlie Adam in the Sky studio? They running out of pundits?

[Gibbo]

I thought the same.

"Liverpool legend" Charlie Adam

[Mostar]

We should play Assaidi over Suso imo, think he's been struggling a bit recently.

Big game for Allen today, needs to keep hold of Cabaye.

That's the match-up I fear the most.

Allen usually doesn't mark the man and Cabaye is a player that can hurt us.

[Exiled_red]

Charlie Adam in the Sky studio? They running out of pundits?

[Mostar]

I posted a bunch of stream links for those that may need them in the thread below

http://www.est1892.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?p=2482696#post2482696