Liverpool FC Forum

Reg wrote:

Igor Zidane wrote:Redsoxfan , this is not a dig at you mate or rounders, but you've made the point yourself in your last post . You say many of you are passionate supporters of two or three teams in different sports . I'd say that's the clear difference with LFC fans or the vast majority of them anyway . There is no room for anything else , its LFC or nothing ,even the majority of match going fans couldn't give two about there national team . Oh they might take an interest in england or whoever , but it will be LFC that's in there hearts and on there minds . It's a cultural thing i think ,that's all .I'm not saying LFC are better or worse than redsoxfans ,it's just the support is shown in a different way . Anyway i think it would be a good idea to have some sort of supporter exchange and it would certainly help clear the debate up .

Got to agree with Igor.

I dont even watch other games. When you lads mention a player, most times I have to look them up on the internet to see who they are. I dont give a fig about anyother team than Liverpool. Honest truth, I dont think I cant name even 2 Everton players. The bald yankee goalie I know and some black fella up front called yobbo. And thats only because he's got a díckhead name.

You should always know your enemies Reg. 

LFC is my passion but it's not the only sport I watch, I think that is a bit close minded and sad to be honest, there is a whole world of sport out there to be enjoyed.

Reg wrote:

Igor Zidane wrote:Redsoxfan , this is not a dig at you mate or rounders, but you've made the point yourself in your last post . You say many of you are passionate supporters of two or three teams in different sports . I'd say that's the clear difference with LFC fans or the vast majority of them anyway . There is no room for anything else , its LFC or nothing ,even the majority of match going fans couldn't give two about there national team . Oh they might take an interest in england or whoever , but it will be LFC that's in there hearts and on there minds . It's a cultural thing i think ,that's all .I'm not saying LFC are better or worse than redsoxfans ,it's just the support is shown in a different way . Anyway i think it would be a good idea to have some sort of supporter exchange and it would certainly help clear the debate up .

Got to agree with Igor.

I dont even watch other games. When you lads mention a player, most times I have to look them up on the internet to see who they are. I dont give a fig about anyother team than Liverpool. Honest truth, I dont think I cant name even 2 Everton players. The bald yankee goalie I know and some black fella up front called yobbo. And thats only because he's got a díckhead name.

redsoxfan wrote:I'm not at all offended by the LFC/Sox "passion" comparison. It's a good debate and done with mutual respect. We just disagree a bit, as we have experienced different things in different places. We all want the same thing, which is success for LFC. I'm here to learn and if I can be of any resource to any of you also, just ask.

RED BEERGOGGLES wrote:Liverpool Echo 16th Nov 2010

OWNER John W Henry has urged Liverpool’s players to give everything to transform the club’s fortunes as he admitted reinforcements are unlikely to arrive until next summer.

The American, who revealed that his investment company New England Sports Ventures (NESV) will change its name to Fenway Sports Group, admitted the Reds are in a “very difficult period”.

But Henry insists blaming anyone will achieve nothing and he says they will only come through it if everyone pulls in the same direction.

“The club has gone through a very difficult period and the period has not ended,” he said.

“It’s up to us to build a winner going forward. It’s up to them (the players) to determine to win now.

“We saw a certain team on the field against Chelsea last week that showed what they can do.

“We also know how competitive the EPL is this year. There are no guaranteed matches any longer for any club. This club can be better.
any one particular player is simply wrong. This club needs to play up to their potential every match. If they don’t, they won’t win.”

Answering questions from independent Liverpool FC website Red and White Kop, Henry vowed to invest in the squad but believes the club will conduct most of its business at the end of the season rather than in January.

“We have work to do and must invest in this club to improve it on the field,” he added. “Can that be successfully done in January? A number of people I’ve talked with doubt it.

“Most people seem to think it will be the summer before we can really begin to improve.

“So the players – all 11 each week – have to be on the same page every match and have to live up to the history and respect this club has engendered – no matter what.

“I’ve met with a number of our players and had private discussions with some of them. I’ve been greatly impressed by them personally. They are all exceptionally bright and they all want to be here.

“The question they have had, rightfully so, is whether or not the club is going to go in the right direction. They all want to see that.
“I have been very forthright about our philosophy and about what we are going to try to achieve. Some would prefer a quick fix. Others prefer to focus on the long-term and that is very difficult for most players.

“But this club needs everyone on the same page every day. We need everyone focused on what needs to be done in the next match facing us and during that match.

“The club should not have to settle for less. As one insightful player told me, “The spirit of the side needs to be there like a family – as one.”

Henry added: “The values that we have to strive for within the club at Liverpool emanate from the supporters.

“We cannot have anyone at the club who when they walk into the Academy, Melwood or Anfield, aren’t aware of club values and that the club comes first and foremost.

“In Boston every player who puts on a Boston Red Sox uniform knows what it means to wear that uniform. It’s something very special. Wearing that uniform has a great deal of meaning.

“We will make mistakes and it will be up to us to correct them. With the level of support this club has, if we are all on the same page, we will be incredibly successful.”

You seem to have missed a bit RBG? Where Henry states:
“Blaming the manager or any one particular player is simply wrong."
Im sure it was coincidental even though it was strange that the particular bit about the manager was omitted...

Spooky!

Thommo's perm wrote:

RED BEERGOGGLES wrote:Liverpool Echo 16th Nov 2010

OWNER John W Henry has urged Liverpool’s players to give everything to transform the club’s fortunes as he admitted reinforcements are unlikely to arrive until next summer.

The American, who revealed that his investment company New England Sports Ventures (NESV) will change its name to Fenway Sports Group, admitted the Reds are in a “very difficult period”.

But Henry insists blaming anyone will achieve nothing and he says they will only come through it if everyone pulls in the same direction.

“The club has gone through a very difficult period and the period has not ended,” he said.

“It’s up to us to build a winner going forward. It’s up to them (the players) to determine to win now.

“We saw a certain team on the field against Chelsea last week that showed what they can do.

“We also know how competitive the EPL is this year. There are no guaranteed matches any longer for any club. This club can be better.
any one particular player is simply wrong. This club needs to play up to their potential every match. If they don’t, they won’t win.”

Answering questions from independent Liverpool FC website Red and White Kop, Henry vowed to invest in the squad but believes the club will conduct most of its business at the end of the season rather than in January.

“We have work to do and must invest in this club to improve it on the field,” he added. “Can that be successfully done in January? A number of people I’ve talked with doubt it.

“Most people seem to think it will be the summer before we can really begin to improve.

“So the players – all 11 each week – have to be on the same page every match and have to live up to the history and respect this club has engendered – no matter what.

“I’ve met with a number of our players and had private discussions with some of them. I’ve been greatly impressed by them personally. They are all exceptionally bright and they all want to be here.

“The question they have had, rightfully so, is whether or not the club is going to go in the right direction. They all want to see that.
“I have been very forthright about our philosophy and about what we are going to try to achieve. Some would prefer a quick fix. Others prefer to focus on the long-term and that is very difficult for most players.

“But this club needs everyone on the same page every day. We need everyone focused on what needs to be done in the next match facing us and during that match.

“The club should not have to settle for less. As one insightful player told me, “The spirit of the side needs to be there like a family – as one.”

Henry added: “The values that we have to strive for within the club at Liverpool emanate from the supporters.

“We cannot have anyone at the club who when they walk into the Academy, Melwood or Anfield, aren’t aware of club values and that the club comes first and foremost.

“In Boston every player who puts on a Boston Red Sox uniform knows what it means to wear that uniform. It’s something very special. Wearing that uniform has a great deal of meaning.

“We will make mistakes and it will be up to us to correct them. With the level of support this club has, if we are all on the same page, we will be incredibly successful.”

You seem to have missed a bit RBG? Where Henry states:
“Blaming the manager or any one particular player is simply wrong."
Im sure it was coincidental even though it was strange that the particular bit about the manager was omitted...

Spooky!