preseason are meant to both test new ideas and to get the team ready for new season. its right to expect some good results but its also right not to expect too much.

i was actually anticipating a win but then, i wont lose my sleep...

but i agree with madmoz...i didnt feel good with all the poor-preseason results last year.......

Arsenal are at it again, winning with couple of goals...of course senior players like Nasri played (and scored) and its still Arsene's team and game...

This post has been edited by nando: Jul 22 2010, 03:39 PM

then again its RH first game in charge as well. i would give him at least 2 or 3 games.

Grasshopper Zurich 0 Liverpool FC 0: Ian Doyle’s verdict

Jul 22 2010 by Ian Doyle, Daily Post

AS a town one of the lowest tax rates in Switzerland, Zug is home to more than its fair share of millionaires.

But the big names were mostly elsewhere for Liverpool as Roy Hodgson’s experimental line-up earned a creditable draw against Grasshopper in the manager’s first game in charge.

And Hodgson will have been quietly impressed as the youthful line-up held their own on a sultry evening against a Grasshopper side that have already started their domestic campaign.

After all, the manager may yet have to call upon some of those fledgling talents when Liverpool – here wearing their snazzy new third kit – begin their Europa League campaign next Thursday.

The game had barely started when Grasshopper midfielder Veroljub Salatic received a knock that required lengthy treatment.

It set the tone with Nzuzi “Toko” Bundebele later being bundled to the ground by a strong Jay Spearing challenge and Alberto Aquilani causing concern when also hitting the deck.

Liverpool’s first real threat came midway through the half when David Ngog was adjudged marginally offside when released by Aquilani’s pass.

Ngog was then fouled on the edge of the area but Aquilani’s free-kick was easily beaten out by goalkeeper Ivan Benito, before Ngog did well to bring down a long ball but shot hurriedly wide.

Grasshopper came closest shortly before half-time as Toko’s close-range effort was well blocked by Diego Cavalieri.

Youngsters David Amoo, Steve Irwin, Thomas Ince, Viktor Pallson and Lauri Della Valle all enjoyed their first taste of action at this level.

Nathan Eccleston livened a dour second half with a lengthy run that culminated with a shot dragged wide.

Last night was the first sight in a Liverpool shirt of young midfielder Jonjo Shelvey.

Rangy, energetic and with promising distribution, it’s easy to see why comparisons have been made to a young Steven Gerrard.

i like the last two lines.. but only time will tell if he becomes as good or even better than gerard

dear liverpool fans,

i have a friend looking for the 'standard corrupted' version of the new season jersey. anybody know where to get it? got any sellers that sell the jersey here in lyn?

the problem wif LFC is tat its first eleven is not even "up to par" , wat worse can the second stringers do??

look at Spain's national team, even its second stringers will tingle the opponent's spine, let alone the first eleven

so the problem is our second stringers and the New Manager are looking into tat area which Rafa din pay much attention to

btw, Pacheco scored in Spain's Under 19 match yesterday, he grabbed the the winner actually....i juz hope RH will giv this youngster more play time

I wonder if the Wayne Bridge rumour can be trusted or not.. hehehe...

i'm amused how some fans get jumpy after a draw in the 1st friedlies. chill. it's all good. funny la u guys..

the only place that i know to buy the Standard Corrupted jersey is online at the official site: http://lsu.viga.co.uk/

cheers

friendlies and pre-season matches are not meant to evaluate the club's first eleven, its to give exposure to younger players and test them out.

the draw means nothing, just that the team needs more depth. no point going around crying that our team will finish 7th again.


i dont get the standards corrupted thing, but the shirt looks great. haha... fans need to learn to get behind the team and support it.

just don't mess with his woman...

j.cole got no.7 edi lar......TS pulis tukar itu title...

any news of KJH heading to annfield? it's all over the net now.

Huntelaar to sign for Liverpool

Milan striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar will join Liverpool, with Ryan Babel heading the other way as part of the deal, claims Il Corriere dello Sport.

On Tuesday Huntelaar was reportedly in Manchester, leading to speculation talks with either Manchester City or Manchester United are impending.

However, the latest reports from Italy suggest he could join Liverpool. Huntelaar was not at Milanello on Wednesday, leading to further belief his future is away from Milan.

IF THIS TRUE...THEN GOOD...

LFC make player-swap offer to Nice

Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson is making a player-swap offer for Nice striker Loic Remy as he tries to raise funds and beat off West Ham to his signature.

WE ARE GOING LOOSE HIM...NICE WANNA 14MILLION DUDE!



Hope liverpool still be able to get adra turan. If adra turan go to chelsea or manchester utd. We will be dead.

Omai, Huntelaar is on the way to Anfield? I'm excited, can't wait for the season to start

According to liverpoolfv.tv, J.Cole gets 10 and Jovanovic's getting 14.

Huh? Sudah tukaq very long time ago lar...

Hodgson angling for Hyypia return

New Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson is hoping to lure former Reds great Sami Hyypia back to Anfield.

Hyypia bid a tearful farewell to the club in 2009 - coming on as a substitute in the season's final game against Tottenham Hotspurs.

In a decade at Liverpool, the Finn played 317 games, scoring 22 goals and making himself a permanent fixture in defence for the Reds.

He moved to Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen in the summer of 2009, but now a report in the Daily Mirror suggests Hodgson might create a player-coach role in a bid to bring the 36-year-old back into the Liverpool fold.

Hodgson has already pulled off something off a coup by signing Joe Cole and convincing Steven Gerrard to stay despite no Champions League football in the upcoming season.

Young Scottish defender Danny Wilson has already signed for the club in what has been an encouraging start to Hodgson's reign.

There has been a plethora of exits as well, with Yossi Benayoun moving to Stamford Bridge and Alberto Riera exiting for Olympiakos.

Midfielder Javier Mascherano is also reportedly on his way out to reunite with Rafael Benitez at Inter Milan.

Hyypia would be a good signing, since the veteran would certainly help the rebuilding process at Anfield with his experience and pedigree.

Olympiakos manager said that fee is already agreed between both clubs for Riera...

YES, Pls bring him back

i dunno y i miss riera. besides dat, i think we got too many CBs ed. carra, wilson, ayala, agger, skrtel, kyria. it will cause dissatisfaction on bench and even out of lists.

bro, we can make our own here for all the LYN/Liverpool fansi here............

anyone here good at designing?

i can source for printer and shirt

much cheaper this way...............