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by **anfieldadorer** » Sat Aug 14, 2004 4:13 pm

...and a bit glomy
that's what i worry about

by **zarababe** » Sat Aug 14, 2004 4:15 pm

It felt weird watching the game knowing Owen ain't around any more. That's going to take time to get used to, but I'm glad that Cisse scored .. great for his confidence. The team played good football in the first half.

Benitez was right when he said the two forwards were taken of because of tiredness.. but 'Sinama' was awful. Warnock looked brighter.. but the pace took it out of the lads in the 2nd half.

Overall not a great result but satisfactory... Benitez has spoken of getting the balance of the Team right.. that is really impotant now. He also need time to get them to gel and that will happen.

Every time I hear him speak.. I feel reassured.. he is focued and knows what needs to be done. It is up to the giant that is Liverpool, Football Club to make the necesary funds required, available to him..

Keep the faith All, we have a great manager

by **stapo1000** » Sat Aug 14, 2004 4:16 pm

baros anonymous 2 games in a row is a real worry especially after losing owen. sinama pongolle was sh1t. maybe we nned another striker after all. Gerrard also disappointing but we can allow him this one. josemi was very good as were cisse, finnan and kewell. we can work on it. At least we're top of the table for now

by **anfieldadorer** » Sat Aug 14, 2004 4:20 pm

Finnan was not bad, let alone if put on where he belongs.

by **whylongball?** » Sat Aug 14, 2004 4:23 pm

stapo1000 wrote:baros anonymous 2 games in a row is a real worry especially after losing owen. sinama pongolle was sh1t. maybe we nned another striker after all. Gerrard also disappointing but we can allow him this one. josemi was very good as were cisse, finnan and kewell. we can work on it. At least we're top of the table for now

don't think Gerrard did anything wrong. 1st half he played excellent. He got into scoring positions a few time(1 of which Cisse was guilty of being selfish for not releasing SG), made good tackles..The whole team just got tired in the 2nd half but maybe complacency also played a part. Cinama looked real shitty and has no brain..was surprised with Warnock thou, he looked technically good

by **anfieldadorer** » Sat Aug 14, 2004 4:26 pm

Gerrard also disappointing

disagreed

by **stapo1000** » Sat Aug 14, 2004 4:33 pm

let me rephrase that- gerrard disappointing FOR HIS STANDARDS

by **The_Rock** » Sat Aug 14, 2004 4:35 pm

Yes, was suprised with Warnock. Showed a few good touches. We should see more of him if kewell continues drifting in & out games.

by **the great one** » Sat Aug 14, 2004 4:37 pm

i never seen the game only just woke up how did we play

by **zarababe** » Sat Aug 14, 2004 4:38 pm

Gerrard's post match interview was worrying.. he looked deflated and said Owen's departure was a "shock".. but a win or two will hopefully lift his spirit.. Owen's departure was going to be difficult ... but here's hoping he can stay focused.. 2nd half they all looke tired.. Spuyrs apparentkly played 12 pre-season matches...

by **whylongball?** » Sat Aug 14, 2004 4:41 pm

anfieldadorer wrote:Finnan was not bad, let alone if put on where he belongs.

yah he looked not bad but not good either. he doesn't terrify defence..can't run at defence and put in decent crosses.
New winger needed. End of

by **72-1090627431** » Sat Aug 14, 2004 5:19 pm

Danny Murphy surely bossed the Midfield for charlton today didnt he? when they got caned 4-1 by Bolton

Apparently he was Non-Existent.! Where have I seen that before i wonder?

hmmmmmmm...................

Not long before Danny gets dropped by Charlton

Just had to get that one in!

Hee Hee

by **Quimby** » Sat Aug 14, 2004 6:29 pm

We really need to give Rafa more than one game! I can't believe there's so much negativity after our first game. Firstly, Rafa will need time to imprint his style on the team. Secondly, I'm certain there'll be a few players coming in over the next week or so. Rafa knows we need a RW and will DEFINITELY get one. Be patient.

by **azriahmad** » Sat Aug 14, 2004 6:47 pm

Agreed about judging Rafa based on just 1 game, Quimby.

Let the man get some more players in and get the team to play to his preferred style with a lot of progressive passing and pressing of the opponents. Our players need to adjust too and should do better when the level of fitness increases with more games.

by **Wendi Richter** » Sun Aug 15, 2004 4:05 am

1. Positives

-Josemi
-Cisse now has a premiership goal
-Warnock looked solid

2. Negatives

-all the same as last season particularly in the 2nd half (eg sitting back, hoofing. RM, etc etc)

3. Mitigating circumstances

- 2nd game in 4 days
- Heavytravel preseason
- only a few friendlies so we lack fitness
- squad been trimmed but benetez yet to add to it
- Benetez hasnt been here long to bed down how he wants to play

Long way to go this season. I dont expect miracles but I hope as it progresses, genuine improvement.

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