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by **66-1120597113** » Sun Dec 04, 2005 6:24 pm

Spot on about Traore and Josemi John!!
Thats exactly why we are looking more solid

by **AussieKopite** » Sun Dec 04, 2005 11:26 pm

The whole team looks like they're enjoying their football rather than just trying to survive. I haven't seen the team play like are now for a couple of years. More confidence to back heel, one-two and flick on shows that they trust each other a bit more now.

by **Paul C** » Sun Dec 04, 2005 11:27 pm

Simple, we switched to 4-4-2 and the likes of Nando look settled cos of more 1st team footie, also we look like were playing as a unit and the lads are all on the same wave length

by **A.B.** » Sun Dec 04, 2005 11:31 pm

as a unit and the lads are all on the same wave length

Peter Crouch begs to differ

by **Paul C** » Sun Dec 04, 2005 11:35 pm

A.B. wrote:
as a unit and the lads are all on the same wave length

Peter Crouch begs to differ

lmao, I was at the match against Portsmouth and it's hillarious to see Garcia stood next to Crouch

by **AussieKopite** » Mon Dec 05, 2005 1:21 am

Starring Sami Hyypia, Jamie Carragher & Peter Crouch, Now Showing Luis Garcia in Walking With Giants.

by **darwisigila** » Mon Dec 05, 2005 7:17 am

rafa is special one not mourinho..he did a wondeful job so far.

by **laza** » Mon Dec 05, 2005 8:41 am

I thought its been going alright since Rafa was appointed but then again my expectations probably arent as high as some so i was expecting a championship team overnight.
Its just since West Ham game the wagon has suddenly got heavy again, a couple of bad results and im sure there will be plenty of room yet again

by **mighty mo** » Mon Dec 05, 2005 8:51 am

IN RAFA WE TRUST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by **kazza** » Mon Dec 05, 2005 8:56 am

I am very happy now as this is the best that we have played in years (somebody said a couple but it is much longer than that). I do not think that it is as simple as Raffa stopped using 4-5-1 or less use of squad rotation but rather the that the manager's work is finally being understood by the players.

Normally I would not be getting excited about beating average teams, but the fact that we can finally bank on the games we are supposed to win (and we have not said that for many years) means we have finally turned the corner. I have said before that we were the second best team (people laughed because we were 13th at the time) and I still agree with that. I hope this confidence boosting run continues and hope we go on and dominate world football by winning the World Club Championship somthing that no other Liverpool manager has been able to do.

by **wrighty (not mark!)** » Mon Dec 05, 2005 11:18 am

I think this is the best run we've had since Thommo back in the 01/02 season as mentioned when we finished second. However, there are two distinct differences:

1/ We have not conceded a goal in 8 games.

2/ We have surely scored more goals in this space of time
than that era with far more flair to boot without relying
one one person *michael owen cough cough!*.

As mentioned, consistency is key feature but I have noticed when the defence gets the ball, they knock it to a midfield player or to crouch who drops deep.they don't faff around with the ball in their own area. This is proving to be a major influence on the fluency of our play.

Long may this run of clean sheets continue because you can see it in the defence that they are brimming with confidence that nothing will get past them. The longer this continues, the stronger the back line will become.

Things have even got to the point that i am worrying about January, because I am concerned these new players may upset the harmony of the team.

I hope I'm proved wrong on that point, but to finish it off i would just say keep it coming!

by **banana** » Mon Dec 05, 2005 11:43 am

I don't think it was a particular point in time when thinges changed for the better. I think it is a case of continous improvement and learning, both by the manager and the players. Switching from 4-4-1-1 to 4-4-2 has nothing to do with this. Modern football is about defending in numbers and attacking in numbers. And I am pretty sure we will play many more games this season with a 4-4-1-1 setup. Benitez has done a fantastic job so far. Some criticised him when he refused to pay insane money in august for some transfer targets. What do they think now? Simao £ 16 mill? He is now available for £ 8 mill. Owen? Should have stayed in Madrid, as soon as he is first 11 material he is injured. £ 17 millions? Only a dogbrain like souness would pay that. All in all I believe the main reason why Rafa did not pay insane money is that he knows football too well and he is going to be here a long time. He is not in a rush to sort things out the expensive way. As Rafa said earlier this season, not many players are going to be good enough to play for the european champions. So the market we are operating in is small. Realistically only a handful of players will be able to strenghten our team. January will be an exciting month. New players will come and some might leave. We know Rafa and his ideas pretty well by now. There is not going to be star signings, big name players with inflated egos is not his way. And as a supporter i really appreciate that. And by doing it like that we get a good team spirit and a nice relationship between the fans, the players and the club.

by **2520years** » Mon Dec 05, 2005 1:38 pm

I'm really excited about the fact that we're above Arsenal. Not that I base my feelings about Liverpool on how other teams do, it's just the look of the league table. It's our away form that has made the difference - last season we were chronic away from home. So my excitement about being above Arsenal is when I look at Arsenal's record, they've won EVERY Home game, but Away they're really shaky. Wenger must be feeling a little demoralised (I hope he goes to Real Madrid).

We'll reel in ManUre too if we maintain our recent improvement, as they're not so hot at Home.

I think Crouchy has helped holding the ball up and bringing midfielders into attacking positions. We're looking organised and efficient Home and Away at the moment. Come on you reds!

1 Chelski 15 8 0 0 22 4 5 1 1 12 3 27 40
2 Man Ure 14 3 2 1 8 4 6 1 1 16 9 11 30
3 Liverpool 14 5 1 1 11 4 3 3 1 7 4 10 28
4 Tottenham 15 4 3 1 10 6 3 3 1 9 6 7 27
5 Arsenal 14 7 0 0 16 2 1 2 4 6 10 10 26

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