Southampton (H) Build Up Thread 17/08 1.30pm

[ChesterDave]

Football is definitely back.

Mark Lawrenson has predicted Liverpool 2-0 Southampton

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/28689039

[I, Ravel Morrison]

I'd be happy with a win and a decent performance, anything beyond that is a bonus. I would imagine there will be a few new players in the side many of whom won't be used to the league or the way we play, so this could make it a bit more difficult. Hopefully the new lads will settle in well and we can get a decent run going from the start of the season.

If we start with the same side against Dortmund, the only new players, new to the club and the league are two, Manquillo and Can. I think their physical game and pace would allow them to settle in quicker.

I reckon with the sheer number of new faces (including the manager) Southampton will be finding it more difficult.

[Boogs]

Football is definitely back.

Mark Lawrenson has predicted Liverpool 2-0 Southampton

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/28689039

That's quality

[SB]

Bump.

Not long now.

[rodo]

nice little interview with George didn't know he sat in that bit by the kop I always thought he was in the main stand

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/voice-anfield-george-ready-go-7624127

[Fosterbloke]

Dan Roan tips us to win the league!

[Cormack74]

Dan Roan tips us to win the league!

Noticed that. Don't think anyone else has got us above fourth.

Let's hope our opponents are equally complacent.

[Fosterbloke]

I'm happy with that level of expectation outside of Liverpool FC.

[RedAndWhite]

I'm happy with that level of expectation outside of Liverpool FC.

Agreed - let the rest of them talk about Chelsea, City Arsenal etc as we quietly go about our business.

[OConnor_LFC]

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[I, Ravel Morrison]

A matter of hours now, can't wait. Buzzing, nervy -- love it!

[Fredo]

The sunday supplement on SKY is a hilarious watch. We aren't even being fancied to be in the top 4 this season according to that panel.

[Fredo]

That Rob Draper is a right cunt I tell you, ****ing closet Chelsea or Arsenal fan.

[Fredo]

I think he is a United fan.

[dom9]

As kick off draws closer, I'm becoming more gutted at the prospect of missing this.

Would you guys be able to be a little more descriptive in the match thread? Unless of course we're losing, so then just continue to rant and become suicidal in the usual manner.