Post by: Risso on August 30, 2023, 09:57:42 AM
2pm.
0-2 Villa. FTSSWCDCDFCTMF!
Post by: Monty on August 30, 2023, 09:58:50 AM
Post by: Risso on August 30, 2023, 10:00:06 AM
Post by: AV82EC on August 30, 2023, 10:00:32 AM
Post by: Monty on August 30, 2023, 10:01:00 AM
Post by: Bad English on August 30, 2023, 10:03:24 AM
Isn't it a bit early for a pre-match thread?Hahaha!
Post by: Bad English on August 30, 2023, 10:04:06 AM
Post by: Risso on August 30, 2023, 10:04:44 AM
Isn't it a bit early for a pre-match thread?Hahaha!
Dan Bardell says it's never too early!
Post by: Sexual Ealing on August 30, 2023, 10:04:59 AM
Honestly, this country.
Post by: Bad English on August 30, 2023, 10:06:59 AM
Who is Dan Bardell?Isn't it a bit early for a pre-match thread?Hahaha!
Dan Bardell says it's never too early!
Post by: algy on August 30, 2023, 10:10:30 AM
Dave's brother. He decides when it's time to start the pre-match threads.Who is Dan Bardell?Isn't it a bit early for a pre-match thread?Hahaha!
Dan Bardell says it's never too early!
Post by: pauliewalnuts on August 30, 2023, 10:20:01 AM
If you're going to do something, do it properly, or you KNOW what will happen.
Post by: Dave P on August 30, 2023, 10:26:30 AM
Unai to have sussed Bingo. 1-3. FTF.
Bingo never fails to make me laugh. Anyway, we wont lose this game.
Post by: Bad English on August 30, 2023, 10:29:31 AM
Post by: Legion on August 30, 2023, 10:34:56 AM
Post by: Jon Crofts on August 30, 2023, 10:42:28 AM
Can you add 'thread' to the end of the thread title, please, Risso?
If you're going to do something, do it properly, or you KNOW what will happen.
Done. Honestly some rank amateurs out there.
Post by: manic-road on August 30, 2023, 10:43:47 AM
Post by: Deano's Mullet on August 30, 2023, 10:50:48 AM
Post by: VillaTim on August 30, 2023, 10:51:28 AM
Could be a very cagey chess like game this one
Post by: Risso on August 30, 2023, 10:52:41 AM
Can you add 'thread' to the end of the thread title, please, Risso?
If you're going to do something, do it properly, or you KNOW what will happen.
Done. Honestly some rank amateurs out there.
Are you going to add the word 'thread' to every other topic, or is the fact that they are indeed threads, obvious enough?
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on August 30, 2023, 11:04:01 AM
Enough about last season though, I think we’ll win this one.
Post by: Olneythelonely on August 30, 2023, 11:12:23 AM
27-0.
Post by: OCD on August 30, 2023, 11:34:52 AM
If Liverpool are winning, regular injury time. If they need a goal, play however long they need to. Klopp still moaning.
Post by: AV84 on August 30, 2023, 11:41:38 AM
I'd take a draw, but I do feel like we should be capable of more, and if it ends in a draw it will probably be them coming from behind and levelling in the 97th minute.
So with that logic and a dash of optimism I'm going to say we win 2-1.
Post by: Risso on August 30, 2023, 11:45:19 AM
Post by: Jon Crofts on August 30, 2023, 11:52:45 AM
Can you add 'thread' to the end of the thread title, please, Risso?
If you're going to do something, do it properly, or you KNOW what will happen.
Done. Honestly some rank amateurs out there.
Are you going to add the word 'thread' to every other topic, or is the fact that they are indeed threads, obvious enough?
Only if I get really bored.
Post by: AV84 on August 30, 2023, 11:52:55 AM
Post by: UK Redsox on August 30, 2023, 12:35:46 PM
This match isn't on TV? Or just not on Sky?
It's a 'moved due to Europe' game that wasn't chosen for TV
Post by: CT Villan on August 30, 2023, 12:36:58 PM
Post by: Drummond on August 30, 2023, 12:41:37 PM
1-4.
Post by: Ian. on August 30, 2023, 12:41:54 PM
Post by: RamboandBruno on August 30, 2023, 01:10:12 PM
I’d take a draw, but we are playing so well right now.
1-3 (Watkins, Diaby, Zanioloa). Boom.
Post by: PaulWinch again on August 30, 2023, 01:12:42 PM
Post by: Smirker on August 30, 2023, 01:23:21 PM
3-1 Villa
FTF
Post by: Bad English on August 30, 2023, 01:23:28 PM
Agreed. Do these people write "I am typing this email on my laptop to enquire about .." and answer the phone with "Hello, Joe Bloggs speaking on the mobile phone!"Can you add 'thread' to the end of the thread title, please, Risso?
If you're going to do something, do it properly, or you KNOW what will happen.
Done. Honestly some rank amateurs out there.
Are you going to add the word 'thread' to every other topic, or is the fact that they are indeed threads, obvious enough?
FTT
Post by: Drummond on August 30, 2023, 01:49:49 PM
Post by: chrisw1 on August 30, 2023, 02:12:48 PM
If we play a high line Salah and TAA will murder us. I suspect we'll go low block again, but Emery is anything but predictable.
I think we'll score. I fear the'll score more. 2-1
Post by: wittonwarrior on August 30, 2023, 02:21:00 PM
Who is Dan Bardell?Isn't it a bit early for a pre-match thread?Hahaha!
Dan Bardell says it's never too early!
Post by: gpbarr on August 30, 2023, 02:26:22 PM
Post by: darren woolley on August 30, 2023, 03:41:20 PM
Post by: Villa Lew on August 30, 2023, 04:37:53 PM
Post by: danno on August 30, 2023, 04:41:09 PM
So Sky are showing Palace v Wolves, instead of our match, that's a bit rubbish.
You should be in the studio, as they’ll say that at half time and full time too.
Post by: Smithy on August 30, 2023, 04:44:20 PM
1-2, with a Watkins double to show Southgate why he was wrong not to call him up.
Post by: LeeB on August 30, 2023, 04:58:54 PM
Post by: pauliewalnuts on August 30, 2023, 05:02:36 PM
So Sky are showing Palace v Wolves, instead of our match, that's a bit rubbish.
Tbf it is the actual dictionary definition of a dead rubber.
VillaTV are showing it.
Hopefully not in 1975-o-vision like the Valencia game.
Post by: Olneythelonely on August 30, 2023, 05:05:29 PM
So Sky are showing Palace v Wolves, instead of our match, that's a bit rubbish.
Tbf it is the actual dictionary definition of a dead rubber.
VillaTV are showing it.
Hopefully not in 1975-o-vision like the Valencia game.
Think he’s talking about Sunday Paulie.
Post by: pauliewalnuts on August 30, 2023, 05:07:19 PM
So Sky are showing Palace v Wolves, instead of our match, that's a bit rubbish.
Tbf it is the actual dictionary definition of a dead rubber.
VillaTV are showing it.
Hopefully not in 1975-o-vision like the Valencia game.
Think he’s talking about Sunday Paulie.
That’s a very good point.
Oops.
Post by: eamonn on August 30, 2023, 05:21:09 PM
Post by: Olneythelonely on August 30, 2023, 05:36:51 PM
So Sky are showing Palace v Wolves, instead of our match, that's a bit rubbish.
Tbf it is the actual dictionary definition of a dead rubber.
VillaTV are showing it.
Hopefully not in 1975-o-vision like the Valencia game.
Think he’s talking about Sunday Paulie.
That’s a very good point.
Oops.
It’s Risso’s fault for having two pre-match threads going concurrently.
Post by: Risso on August 30, 2023, 05:42:38 PM
Post by: Baldy on August 30, 2023, 06:37:00 PM
Every week, some pro tells us 'one game at a time'.
Glad Unai is our manager and not Risso.
Post by: Legion on August 30, 2023, 06:45:34 PM
Post by: olaftab on August 30, 2023, 06:49:15 PM
What fresh hell is this?! There's a match tomorrow FFS. This cannot stand. I want my money back. I've just put my foot through the screen of my laptop and I'll be sending the repair bill to Mr M.Rissbrandle, Rutland.Extremely appalling and rather brisk step, leaves a very bad taste in the mouth. I have heard that the malefactor is not from our part of the County.
Honestly, this country.
Post by: Toronto Villa on August 30, 2023, 07:09:51 PM
So Sky are showing Palace v Wolves, instead of our match, that's a bit rubbish.
Tbf it is the actual dictionary definition of a dead rubber.
VillaTV are showing it.
Hopefully not in 1975-o-vision like the Valencia game.
It will be in their high def 360p.
Post by: Goldenballs on August 30, 2023, 08:01:03 PM
Post by: PaulTheVillan on August 30, 2023, 09:05:46 PM
They’ll get a late equaliser.
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on August 30, 2023, 09:07:02 PM
Wedged in between this never ending list I have to try and eat, sleep, and keep myself in a reasonably presentable state hygiene wise.
It really is much too early to start worrying about that bunch of scallywags.
I'll settle for a 5-1 or a 7-2 victory.
UTV.
Post by: Skerra on August 30, 2023, 09:25:18 PM
Post by: ROBBO on August 31, 2023, 12:25:44 AM
Post by: AV84 on August 31, 2023, 12:38:05 AM
Post by: Brend'Watkins on August 31, 2023, 10:25:32 AM
Has there been any update on Martinez? I expect to see Olsen against Hibs but hoping normal service is resumed for this one.
That's my concern too. With Emi there we will be solid, confident and commanding. With Olsen, not so much.
Post by: tomd2103 on August 31, 2023, 10:47:08 AM
Post by: olaftab on August 31, 2023, 11:06:05 AM
1-1Joe Newell to score and SHA start selling CD of the goal in their shop?
They’ll get a late equaliser.
Post by: PaulTheVillan on August 31, 2023, 11:10:50 AM
1-1Joe Newell to score and SHA start selling CD of the goal in their shop?
They’ll get a late equaliser.
Possibly, if he gets his move to Liverpool.
Post by: AV84 on August 31, 2023, 11:49:55 AM
Rumours I heard were that Emi had a calf issue and wasn't risked on Sunday with the Liverpool game in mind. Hope he will be back.
Yeah, we know it's his calf, he didn't train at all after the Hibs game, and I haven't seen him in any of the training pics the club has put up so far this week. If he's on the bench tonight I'll assume he's good to go on Sunday.
Post by: Risso on August 31, 2023, 12:23:16 PM
Post by: AV84 on August 31, 2023, 12:27:30 PM
I don't think Emery will put Emi on the bench even if he's 100% right. No point really, pack the bench with kids and give them a run out.
Well chances are we're not changing keepers during the game unless there's an injury to Olsen, in which case I'd rather have Emi come on. But I don't think he'd be on the bench if he wasn't at least able to play if needed.
Post by: VillaTim on August 31, 2023, 01:24:18 PM
Post by: paul_e on August 31, 2023, 01:45:37 PM
I don't think Emery will put Emi on the bench even if he's 100% right. No point really, pack the bench with kids and give them a run out.
See, this is why we don't have 2 match threads at once because I doubt you're suggesting Olsen in goal and kids on the bench to face Liverpool.
Post by: AV84 on August 31, 2023, 01:53:06 PM
I don't think Emery will put Emi on the bench even if he's 100% right. No point really, pack the bench with kids and give them a run out.
See, this is why we don't have 2 match threads at once because I doubt you're suggesting Olsen in goal and kids on the bench to face Liverpool.
That's maybe my fault. I was wondering if Emi would be back for Liverpool, and assumed if he shows up on the bench tonight that will mean he's fit.
Post by: Risso on August 31, 2023, 01:53:17 PM
I don't think Emery will put Emi on the bench even if he's 100% right. No point really, pack the bench with kids and give them a run out.
See, this is why we don't have 2 match threads at once because I doubt you're suggesting Olsen in goal and kids on the bench to face Liverpool.
No, I was responding to the point immediately above mine which was talking about having Martinez on the bench tonight and then being good for Liverpool.
Post by: paul_e on August 31, 2023, 02:37:10 PM
I don't think Emery will put Emi on the bench even if he's 100% right. No point really, pack the bench with kids and give them a run out.
See, this is why we don't have 2 match threads at once because I doubt you're suggesting Olsen in goal and kids on the bench to face Liverpool.
No, I was responding to the point immediately above mine which was talking about having Martinez on the bench tonight and then being good for Liverpool.
I get that but the whole sequence of posts felt tlike it was in the wrong place, I quoted you as the end of the conversation rather than picking you out.
Post by: dicedlam on August 31, 2023, 02:42:29 PM
Diaby, McGinn. Martinez to save 105th minute penalty.
Post by: olaftab on August 31, 2023, 03:06:56 PM
Oh fuck! You see this is what happens when we have two pre match threads running. We need a site rule to ban that😳1-1Joe Newell to score and SHA start selling CD of the goal in their shop?
They’ll get a late equaliser.
Possibly, if he gets his move to Liverpool.
Post by: Skerra on August 31, 2023, 03:23:52 PM
Post by: Dave P on August 31, 2023, 04:17:43 PM
Post by: PaulWinch again on August 31, 2023, 06:50:03 PM
Post by: Legion on August 31, 2023, 06:52:47 PM
Worried about Emi’s calf.
Can't he just have a dog or a cat like most people?
Post by: Bad English on August 31, 2023, 08:20:31 PM
Post by: Toronto Villa on August 31, 2023, 08:24:16 PM
Saved Olsen!
I sincerely hope Olsen is playing at Anfield this weekend
Post by: Bad English on August 31, 2023, 08:28:10 PM
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 31, 2023, 08:28:15 PM
Saved Olsen!
I sincerely hope Olsen is playing at Anfield this weekend
I'd prefer Martinez but there you go.
Post by: Smirker on August 31, 2023, 11:41:58 PM
People can say what they want about the opposition but it's Premier League and a European competition so I don't really care.
We're the form side in the country right now.
3-1 Villa on Sunday mark my words.
Post by: tomd2103 on August 31, 2023, 11:48:37 PM
Post by: AV84 on August 31, 2023, 11:52:10 PM
Feels like a big test this one. After it going wrong at Newcastle, this is a chance to make a statement.
Yeah, not to be disrespectful to the teams we've played since but it has all felt a bit like a preseason run of games. This is the first real test since opening weekend.
Post by: ChicagoLion on September 01, 2023, 07:21:27 AM
Post by: Flamingo Lane on September 01, 2023, 07:49:16 AM
Post by: sid1964 on September 01, 2023, 07:51:45 AM
2-1 to them (105th minute penalty for them to win)
Post by: rob_bridge on September 01, 2023, 08:23:53 AM
4.2
Post by: PaulTheVillan on September 01, 2023, 08:26:05 AM
Post by: rob_bridge on September 01, 2023, 08:46:11 AM
Funny reading on RAWK, they think the officials screw them over :D
Well bearing in mind all things being equal they should have been down to 9 men last week, not sure they have much to complain about.
Post by: Nev on September 01, 2023, 10:10:25 AM
1-1
Post by: Risso on September 01, 2023, 10:11:56 AM
Post by: manic-road on September 01, 2023, 10:19:56 AM
1-1
Post by: Monty on September 01, 2023, 10:44:07 AM
Post by: OCD on September 01, 2023, 11:36:05 AM
Always a tough game but happy that Van Dijk is suspended as defence is Liverpools weak point, with Bailey getting 90 minutes last night I wouldn't be surprised to see Zaniola start.
1-1
I wouldn't be surprised if we lined up closer to how we did at Burnley.
Post by: brontebilly on September 01, 2023, 11:38:24 AM
Putting the Newcastle aberration to one side, this is the first benchmark fixture this season to see where we are. I believe we are more than capable of getting a win up there. There are a couple of flies in the ointment though, the clear and obvious bias from the officials and the possible presence of Olsen in goal. Given one, or even both of those will have an influence I shall be cautious in my prediction.
1-1
Agreed, this is the proper test. Can't help feeling Everton and Burnley are two very weak PL teams currently, granted you can only beat what's in front of you and we did that comfortably. Thought Liverpool were impressive with 10 men at Newcastle, sure they rode their luck at times but their new midfielder Szoboszlai looks an excellent addition in midfield, technically good and very athletic. Nunez will surely start too after his goals. I'm not sure VVD is all that much of a loss these days, though he may well be if Joe Gomes plays as Watkins always does well against him. TAA is still as rubbish as ever defensively.
Interesting team selection, Emery made a big mistake with front 3 at Newcastle so expect it will be Diaby and Watkins. Same team as v Burnley I suspect and similar tactics. Just with McGinn tucking in on left, TAA could cause us huge problems. Likely to be a big test for Digne too. Torres worries me, got caught horribly for the Burnley goal and flat footed twice in Burnley and Everton games but wasn't punished. Liverpool's forwards are a different class so he will need to up his game. Badly need Martinez back.
Post by: Drummond on September 01, 2023, 11:42:32 AM
Funny reading on RAWK, they think the officials screw them over :D
Every club is the same. The issue is what benchmark fans are coming from. If you're Liverpool or ManU, then you start from a position where you get most decisions at home at least. If then you don't get everything you want, you will feel hard done by. The wankers.
Post by: VillaTim on September 01, 2023, 12:32:58 PM
Post by: pauliewalnuts on September 01, 2023, 12:35:13 PM
Post by: Risso on September 01, 2023, 12:57:05 PM
I think we are becoming a very good side, but I do think recently we've shown the odd defensive lapse, which we have got away with (since Newcastle, obvs), and I am concerned Liverpool will take any such chances.
I'm interested to see how Torres does in this one. He's a great passer of the ball, but the one time he came under a bit of defensive pressure against Burnley he looked decidedly iffy.
Post by: Villa Lew on September 01, 2023, 01:13:25 PM
Post by: AV84 on September 01, 2023, 01:14:44 PM
Post by: Toronto Villa on September 01, 2023, 01:15:10 PM
Saved Olsen!
I sincerely hope Olsen is playing at Anfield this weekend
I'd prefer Martinez but there you go.
Fucking hell. Here I was trying to be a smart arse and even fucked that up. What a ‘mare I’ve had of late.
Post by: paul_e on September 01, 2023, 01:17:21 PM
Would the Saudi team have to have had some kind of encouragement from Salah himself to be bidding like that to the club?
You'd have to think so, and there window doesn't close tonight so this one could rumble on for a while yet, and may be rather disruptive.
Post by: Risso on September 01, 2023, 01:18:19 PM
Fucking hell. Here I was trying to be a smart arse and even fucked that up. What a ‘mare I’ve had of late.
We still love you and won't judge!
Post by: Toronto Villa on September 01, 2023, 01:19:01 PM
Fucking hell. Here I was trying to be a smart arse and even fucked that up. What a ‘mare I’ve had of late.
We still love you and won't judge!
🥹
Post by: simboy on September 01, 2023, 01:19:13 PM
I think we are becoming a very good side, but I do think recently we've shown the odd defensive lapse, which we have got away with (since Newcastle, obvs), and I am concerned Liverpool will take any such chances.
I think the Newcastle game was a bit of a fluke. The Mings injury seemed to knock the collective stuffing out of the team. McGinn was subbed after 60 mins or so.
I thought we would lose in May but we dominated them the first half. Let us travel in hope ....
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 01, 2023, 01:21:28 PM
Post by: Flamingo Lane on September 01, 2023, 01:30:49 PM
Would the Saudi team have to have had some kind of encouragement from Salah himself to be bidding like that to the club?
My guess is that is all being set up for next Summer, by which time Salah will only have one year left on his contract and will be a year older. There's no way, and Salah would know this, that Liverpool would countenance selling him on a day that would make it impossible for them to get in a big replacement.
Post by: Villafirst on September 01, 2023, 02:24:58 PM
Post by: Nev on September 01, 2023, 02:25:58 PM
Post by: AV84 on September 01, 2023, 02:50:26 PM
Post by: Sexual Ealing on September 01, 2023, 03:00:40 PM
Paul Merson has just said the Saudis will most likely return with a further bid upwards of £200m which Liverpool will find hard to turn down. Hopefully this happens before Sunday!
If Paul Merson's past predictions are anything to go by, that means the Saudis will ban Salah from the country and invoice Liverpool for £50m for their trouble.
Post by: dr.chekov on September 01, 2023, 03:21:45 PM
Post by: Hookeysmith on September 01, 2023, 03:27:24 PM
Let Watkins run their shite defence ragged for 70 mins then bring on Duran to kick the balls out of them.
I fancy 1-2 Watkins / Diaby - their goal at the death but too little too late
Post by: clash city rocker on September 01, 2023, 03:50:38 PM
We’ll murder them.
27-0.
Can the mods introduce mandatory drug tests for posters on here.
Post by: Olneythelonely on September 01, 2023, 03:51:14 PM
We’ll murder them.
27-0.
Can the mods introduce mandatory drug tests for posters on here.
Where do you think I get my drugs?
Post by: clash city rocker on September 01, 2023, 03:58:40 PM
We’ll murder them.
27-0.
Can the mods introduce mandatory drug tests for posters on here.
Where do you think I get my drugs?
So for years Mr W has been using this site as a front for other business ventures.
Post by: Olneythelonely on September 01, 2023, 04:04:12 PM
We’ll murder them.
27-0.
Can the mods introduce mandatory drug tests for posters on here.
Where do you think I get my drugs?
So for years Mr W has been using this site as a front for other business ventures.
I’m no snitch.
Post by: eamonn on September 01, 2023, 05:17:01 PM
Paul Merson has just said the Saudis will most likely return with a further bid upwards of £200m which Liverpool will find hard to turn down. Hopefully this happens before Sunday!
If Paul Merson's past predictions are anything to go by, that means the Saudis will ban Salah from the country and invoice Liverpool for £50m for their trouble.
"I ain't bein' funny or smart Jeff, but..."
Post by: eamonn on September 01, 2023, 05:18:17 PM
Fucking hell. Here I was trying to be a smart arse and even fucked that up. What a ‘mare I’ve had of late.
We still love you and won't judge!
And in fairness you won 50 grand by correctly predicting we would draw Everton at home in the Milk Cup.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on September 01, 2023, 05:28:49 PM
Fucking hell. Here I was trying to be a smart arse and even fucked that up. What a ‘mare I’ve had of late.
We still love you and won't judge!
And in fairness you won 50 grand by correctly predicting we would draw Everton at home in the Milk Cup.
Even that was from copying my prediction in the thread, so I'll be expecting a large cheque from Canada.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on September 01, 2023, 05:31:24 PM
Post by: Toronto Villa on September 01, 2023, 05:37:16 PM
Fucking hell. Here I was trying to be a smart arse and even fucked that up. What a ‘mare I’ve had of late.
We still love you and won't judge!
And in fairness you won 50 grand by correctly predicting we would draw Everton at home in the Milk Cup.
Even that was from copying my prediction in the thread, so I'll be expecting a large cheque from Canada.
It will be a cut of $50,000. Not £. And given our tax rates, expect a cheque of around £4.25. You’re welcome.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on September 01, 2023, 06:06:24 PM
Even that was from copying my prediction in the thread, so I'll be expecting a large cheque from Canada.
It will be a cut of $50,000. Not £. And given our tax rates, expect a cheque of around £4.25. You’re welcome.
Having worked offshore with a lot of Canadians, that sounds about right given their tax and exchange rates. :)
Post by: Tony Daleys Shorts on September 01, 2023, 06:15:21 PM
They’re a good side, we’re a very good side.
Liverpool 1 Aston Villa 2.
Dougie with a late winner from outside the box.
Post by: Toronto Villa on September 01, 2023, 06:25:15 PM
Even that was from copying my prediction in the thread, so I'll be expecting a large cheque from Canada.
It will be a cut of $50,000. Not £. And given our tax rates, expect a cheque of around £4.25. You’re welcome.
Having worked offshore with a lot of Canadians, that sounds about right given their tax and exchange rates. :)
Yep we’re all fucking skint and more so when we travel abroad. When I come over next year and hopefully get a game, I’ll be begging for pints. That or I’ll need to remortgage my house.
Post by: Bad English on September 01, 2023, 06:30:49 PM
I think we may just pull their pants down and reveal Bingo has a teeny weeny willy."SIZE OF A MOUSE"
(One for Banana Splits aficionados)
Post by: passport1 on September 01, 2023, 06:37:15 PM
Post by: Smirker on September 01, 2023, 08:33:44 PM
A statement win by us. 3-1
Yes 8)
Post by: Bent Neilsens Screamer on September 01, 2023, 08:38:51 PM
Martinez trained today. Hopefully OK for Sunday, Emery says.
Be a bonus for us, he’ll have one eye on turning out for Argentina as well, presumably they have games?
In an ideal world it would have been good to have a crap team this weekend, stick with Olsen and him not get called up so he would have had 4 weeks to fully get over it.
Post by: PaulWinch again on September 01, 2023, 10:45:15 PM
Post by: 85kota on September 01, 2023, 10:53:27 PM
Post by: Smirker on September 02, 2023, 01:57:46 AM
I think we'll hammer these their midfield and defence won't be good enough to deal with us.
Couldn't agree more.
Post by: Rory on September 02, 2023, 04:04:26 AM
Post by: The Edge on September 02, 2023, 09:24:44 AM
There’s every chance we’ll lose, Liverpool away is a very tough game. But it’s bloody brilliant having a manager who you just know will have a tactical plan and can compete with anyone.Exactly this. I think we are capable of giving pretty much anyone an almighty bloody nose. However they are a very very good team and it's at Anfield where they historically get assistance from officials when they need it most. My biggest fear fear is defensively were not quite there yet. The Newcastle game showed that. I'm not even going to predict a result but I can't wait to see what happens.
Post by: mrfuse on September 02, 2023, 09:38:12 AM
I think we'll hammer these their midfield and defence won't be good enough to deal with us.
Couldn't agree more.
The problem for me is that I don't think our defence can cope with their forward line either.
Its going to need a Tactical genius to unpick Liverpool as their right hand side is an attacking strength and also a defensive weakness.
Luckily for us we have a Tactical Genius.
Post by: ChicagoLion on September 02, 2023, 09:41:48 AM
Agree, there is a bit of pre Newcastle exuberance creeping in and that did not end well.There’s every chance we’ll lose, Liverpool away is a very tough game. But it’s bloody brilliant having a manager who you just know will have a tactical plan and can compete with anyone.Exactly this.
Post by: Clampy on September 02, 2023, 09:50:38 AM
Post by: The Edge on September 02, 2023, 09:57:58 AM
You got in before I finished my edit lol (my breakfast turned up) But yeah what PW said is bang on the money for me.Agree, there is a bit of pre Newcastle exuberance creeping in and that did not end well.There’s every chance we’ll lose, Liverpool away is a very tough game. But it’s bloody brilliant having a manager who you just know will have a tactical plan and can compete with anyone.Exactly this.
Post by: Bent Neilsens Screamer on September 02, 2023, 09:58:28 AM
Is Macallister out for them as well? He got sent off in their second game.
Think that red card was rescinded, so he can play.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on September 02, 2023, 10:02:24 AM
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 02, 2023, 12:43:59 PM
Post by: The Edge on September 02, 2023, 02:51:17 PM
Referee is Simon Hooper, back in charge of a PL game for the first time since not giving that penalty in the Man Utd/Wolves game.Of course it is
Post by: ChicagoLion on September 02, 2023, 03:04:54 PM
another Fkin useless twat.Referee is Simon Hooper, back in charge of a PL game for the first time since not giving that penalty in the Man Utd/Wolves game.Of course it is
Expect nothing from him.
Post by: JUAN PABLO on September 02, 2023, 03:39:01 PM
diaby 14
Luis 23
Diaz 48
watkins 77
Post by: AV84 on September 02, 2023, 05:07:58 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on September 02, 2023, 05:10:34 PM
Looking at that Spurs result this game feels a bit more important now. I know everyone expects them to revert to type eventually but I'd still rather keep the teams around us within touching distance, points wise.
They've Arsenal and Liverpool at home in Sept. We'll have a better idea of where they're at after those.
Post by: AV84 on September 02, 2023, 05:21:19 PM
Looking at that Spurs result this game feels a bit more important now. I know everyone expects them to revert to type eventually but I'd still rather keep the teams around us within touching distance, points wise.
They've Arsenal and Liverpool at home in Sept. We'll have a better idea of where they're at after those.
Yep, we've also got double the amount of games as them to think about most weeks for a while, so 6 points from these next 2 would be ideal. Them losing to Arsenal and Liverpool would be most welcome too, of course.
Post by: PaulWinch again on September 02, 2023, 07:46:06 PM
Post by: SoccerHQ on September 02, 2023, 07:50:16 PM
I think we'll hammer these their midfield and defence won't be good enough to deal with us.
Couldn't agree more.
The problem for me is that I don't think our defence can cope with their forward line either.
Its going to need a Tactical genius to unpick Liverpool as their right hand side is an attacking strength and also a defensive weakness.
Luckily for us we have a Tactical Genius.
We'll miss Mings in this.
Last season at Anfield was imo his best ever game for us, colossus that day and ultimately amongst all the talking Salah will still be playing for them and Nunez finally showed some finishing so with Jota and Diaz also in the mix that's a very tough forward line to handle.
We'll get chances at the other end though. Feels a 2-2.
Post by: SoccerHQ on September 02, 2023, 07:51:53 PM
Looking at that Spurs result this game feels a bit more important now. I know everyone expects them to revert to type eventually but I'd still rather keep the teams around us within touching distance, points wise.
4 points is no issue. They must've been about 10 points clear of us last season when UE took over and still were comfortably clear of us in February.
Post by: PaulWinch again on September 02, 2023, 07:54:30 PM
I think we'll hammer these their midfield and defence won't be good enough to deal with us.
Couldn't agree more.
I severely doubt it. If we win there it’ll be a cracking result, we’re not going to walk over them. They’ve got a lot of very good players and they’re playing at home.
Post by: AV84 on September 02, 2023, 07:56:42 PM
Looking at that Spurs result this game feels a bit more important now. I know everyone expects them to revert to type eventually but I'd still rather keep the teams around us within touching distance, points wise.
4 points is no issue. They must've been about 10 points clear of us last season when UE took over and still were comfortably clear of us in February.
Fair. I'm just thinking with us having to balance European games with the league, and them just having the league to focus on, I wouldn't want too big a gap opening up. Of course its very early days yet, but still, I think 3 points tomorrow would be huge for us. Although I would settle for 4 from the 2 games before the break.
Post by: Smirker on September 02, 2023, 10:28:09 PM
I think we'll hammer these their midfield and defence won't be good enough to deal with us.
Couldn't agree more.
I severely doubt it. If we win there it’ll be a cracking result, we’re not going to walk over them. They’ve got a lot of very good players and they’re playing at home.
3-1 imo. We'll win convincingly.
Post by: PaulWinch again on September 02, 2023, 10:30:27 PM
I think we'll hammer these their midfield and defence won't be good enough to deal with us.
Couldn't agree more.
I severely doubt it. If we win there it’ll be a cracking result, we’re not going to walk over them. They’ve got a lot of very good players and they’re playing at home.
3-1 imo. We'll win convincingly.
I hope you’re right, and definitely possible. Out of interest what did you predict the result of the Newcastle game to be? We’re much better prepared, and game ready now, but Liverpool away remains one of the toughest games to play.
Post by: Louzie0 on September 02, 2023, 10:31:15 PM
A streaky 2-1 to us. An even game, so not entirely undeserved, but enough to send Klopp into a full tooth-chomping meltdown.
I think 5-1 to Vila, but hey.
Post by: paul_e on September 02, 2023, 10:53:06 PM
I've gone for a draw in the vote but I hope we can really test them because I think they look pretty weak defensively and we should be looking at scoring a couple at least.
Post by: Smirker on September 02, 2023, 11:11:15 PM
I think we'll hammer these their midfield and defence won't be good enough to deal with us.
Couldn't agree more.
I severely doubt it. If we win there it’ll be a cracking result, we’re not going to walk over them. They’ve got a lot of very good players and they’re playing at home.
3-1 imo. We'll win convincingly.
I hope you’re right, and definitely possible. Out of interest what did you predict the result of the Newcastle game to be? We’re much better prepared, and game ready now, but Liverpool away remains one of the toughest games to play.
Had us to win by a couple of goals 😢
Post by: AV84 on September 02, 2023, 11:20:15 PM
If it ends in a draw I think I'd rather it be us that come from behind to nick a late equaliser. So depressing when we've got a lead for most of the game and only get a point in the end.
Post by: Smirker on September 02, 2023, 11:43:33 PM
I'll probably change my mind before kick off but at the moment I can see us smashing them early doors, silencing Anfield, and being 3-0 up before they score 1, batter us relentlessly and get another late on, and then it's anyone's guess if they get the equaliser or not.
If it ends in a draw I think I'd rather it be us that come from behind to nick a late equaliser. So depressing when we've got a lead for most of the game and only get a point in the end.
There's been at least two times we have been disgustingly close to beating them under Klopp. Play the team and not the name and we walk all over them imo I truly do believe this.
Post by: Drummond on September 02, 2023, 11:53:20 PM
This is as tough as they get and a point would be a good result.
Post by: Aldridge Villa on September 03, 2023, 12:19:31 AM
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on September 03, 2023, 12:33:36 AM
Post by: VillaTim on September 03, 2023, 12:38:54 AM
So let's do it COYVB's
Post by: Garyth on September 03, 2023, 07:09:22 AM
Post by: ASHTONVILLA on September 03, 2023, 07:31:33 AM
Main thing is that we finish the game looking like we can compete with the teams in the title mix. I think we will, and we win 2-1
Post by: N'ZMAV on September 03, 2023, 07:34:13 AM
Post by: RamboandBruno on September 03, 2023, 07:48:08 AM
Also our newish looking defence is still bedding in.
Saying that, I really think their defence can be got at and we have the players to do it. If Dougie, McGinn and Kamara dominate the middle, I still think we can do this.
Post by: Clampy on September 03, 2023, 07:54:55 AM
Post by: Axl Rose on September 03, 2023, 08:15:02 AM
Obviously they will get an injury time equaliser/winner though a dodgy decision after Salah runs through and falls over in the box.
Something along these lines.
Would love a Zaniolo winner in front of the Kop
Post by: clash city rocker on September 03, 2023, 08:22:35 AM
Post by: Goldenballs on September 03, 2023, 08:23:15 AM
I can't call this one, without Mings I'm still very unsure about our defence especially against pace.
Post by: ChicagoLion on September 03, 2023, 08:45:02 AM
I think we have the ability to go up there and win but we don’t have PGMOL though and they will decide the outcome.
Post by: Astnor on September 03, 2023, 08:47:46 AM
Post by: N'ZMAV on September 03, 2023, 08:52:08 AM
I think we will go with same team as against Burnley with Cash at right midfield / winger. Can go both ways, they are at home and favourites for a reason me thinks. What a game though, will be intense to watch for sure.I hope not - I want Martinez in nets
Post by: john2710 on September 03, 2023, 09:15:17 AM
Keep the sound turned off before kickoff.
Post by: PaulWinch again on September 03, 2023, 09:20:01 AM
Post by: AV84 on September 03, 2023, 09:21:34 AM
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on September 03, 2023, 09:49:08 AM
Obviously hope Martinez is back.
But if they're playing Joe Gomez, they must be terrified of our attack.
Post by: john2710 on September 03, 2023, 09:51:59 AM
We need to be ruthless. Hopefully Salah will be sulking & deliberately misses their 98th min penalty.
Post by: Lastfootstamper on September 03, 2023, 10:19:38 AM
3-0 us. Diaby, Watkins, Zaniolo. With a trio of assists from our defenders. And leaving visions of our midfielders' faces haunting Liverpudlian nightmares for a month. UTMV!!
Post by: N'ZMAV on September 03, 2023, 10:24:18 AM
Keep the sound turned off before kickoff.I always do.
Post by: N'ZMAV on September 03, 2023, 10:24:54 AM
Post by: john e on September 03, 2023, 11:41:55 AM
Unless Olsen is in nets, then we have zero chance of getting anything at all
Post by: olaftab on September 03, 2023, 11:47:32 AM
Unless Olsen is in nets, then we have zero chance of getting anything at allWith respect that's load of bollocks.
Post by: Astnor on September 03, 2023, 11:47:51 AM
I'm not worried about our high line. Emery's not daft, we'll play only as high as our personnel and tactics allow. Which will still be very high, I've no doubt. And I expect redeployment of our fabled Back Six, looking forward to seeing how we do that without Ramsey. We've got goals from all over the pitch, their heads are going to be spinning they'll be that bewildered.We might do it with Mcginn in the Ramsey role and Cash in the Mcginn role.
3-0 us. Diaby, Watkins, Zaniolo. With a trio of assists from our defenders. And leaving visions of our midfielders' faces haunting Liverpudlian nightmares for a month. UTMV!!
Post by: Ian. on September 03, 2023, 11:48:51 AM
It could be a high scoring game as we also pose a massive threat going forwards. Without Mings I’m not sure how solid we are, it’s hard to judge from the last few games.
I must admit, I’m not feeling massively confident about this one.
Post by: john e on September 03, 2023, 12:05:13 PM
Unless Olsen is in nets, then we have zero chance of getting anything at allWith respect that's load of bollocks.
I dont care what you think
It’s my opinion, we’ve got no chance with him in goal, no chance
I’ll eat the humble pie if I’m wrong, but I’m not you are
Post by: Clampy on September 03, 2023, 12:11:01 PM
Post by: john e on September 03, 2023, 12:13:47 PM
We could just as easily lose with Martinez in goal.
Yes, but that’s not what I’m saying
Post by: AV84 on September 03, 2023, 12:37:03 PM
I mentioned it before though, if it's a case that he has to play in a match like this it would be better decided early in the week to allow a game plan that factors him in, and gives the rest of the team the most time to prepare for it. I'd assume someone as meticulous as Emery would prepare this way, and I'd feel more confident going into this game in that situation than if it was a case that Martinez was injured in the warmup or woke up on match day with a dicky tummy.
Which is all to say, if Olsen is playing I hope it was decided at the start of the week and we planned accordingly.
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on September 03, 2023, 12:48:06 PM
Post by: Nii Lamptey on September 03, 2023, 12:55:52 PM
Make them regret it - Fuck the fuckers today boys! UTV 💪🏼
Post by: pauliewalnuts on September 03, 2023, 12:59:01 PM
We could just as easily lose with Martinez in goal.
Yes but we are more likely to not lose with him.
That’s world class keepers for you.
Post by: Pete3206 on September 03, 2023, 01:00:34 PM
Quote
Which is all to say, if Olsen is playing I hope it was decided at the start of the week and we planned accordingly.
The plan will be to hope for the best. The man is an absolute clownshoes.
Post by: AV84 on September 03, 2023, 01:01:29 PM
Post by: Goldenballs on September 03, 2023, 01:37:22 PM
Post by: olaftab on September 03, 2023, 01:48:07 PM
:) ;DUnless Olsen is in nets, then we have zero chance of getting anything at allWith respect that's load of bollocks.
I dont care what you think
It’s my opinion, we’ve got no chance with him in goal, no chance
I’ll eat the humble pie if I’m wrong, but I’m not you are
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on September 03, 2023, 01:57:28 PM