Then, I thought Meireles' passing was quite good as well?

Harsh on the part about Lucas. Yes, I do admit I was one of the few that dislikes Lucas way of tackling.In fact, I even suggested him to learn it from Masch because that's what tackling is all about. But let's face the fact that tackling hard isn't the only way of stealing ball aka dispossessing the opponents. The good thing about Lucas is that he is able to steal the ball without going in hard on the opponent. More importantly, his performance has been consistent enough. He might not be as great as Meireles or Gerrard in terms of tackling or scoring goals but without him in the team, I doubt Meireles and Gerrard can get the freedom of marching forward for goals. He did his part and the fact that we conceded a lot doesn't mean that he didn't do his job. In fact, imho, I think our defensive line had been shaky for long and skrtel was actually the one I would point the finger on if you ask me. Lucas, imo, does his job decently and for his age, I think he can only improve. He has the mentality to handle pressure and criticism which is good for someone young like him. Would love to see him in the squad regardless of whether on bench or starting 11 because I think he made decent squad player.

Well, I'm not an expert in rating hw much a player costs.But it does makes sense that a team captain will never come cheap let alone a team fighting for relegation who values and relies on their captain a lot. However, at the same time, I hope we are not bowing to the pressure and pay them what they want. Ajax and Blackpool obviously playing the hard ball now knowing that we have new owners who have the cash to splash and know the fact that we need reinforcement to strengthen our squad to push up the table. With the transfer dateline drawing near, these teams will be showing us the 'take it or leave it" attitude. Let's hope that we can get the best deal instead of paying a bulk of money blindly simply because we are too desperate.

hahaha...no offense but after a stressful day, this lighten me up

Any highlight on that?

Is it coincidence that we minimize injuries and shorten injury period after we recruited the new physio team?

In other words, striker that able to blend well into the team. There's no point getting world class striker into the team if he cant blend into the style of playing the team has now... The understanding between Meireles - Torres and Gerrard- Torres makes it vital for Torres to stay. Of course again, it's up to Torres to decide whether he want to stay or not. Bet no one dare to blame him.

On another note, I thought N'Gog started brightly early season. Wonder why Roy and even Kenny now, hardly field him... I think he might turn out to be quite decent a player under the right guidance that is.

Reports are saying we are lining up Niko Kranjčar as a replacement if adam's bid not improving...

but he got strong teeth u know.....surely will pass that part, no?

This post has been edited by solstice818: Jan 29 2011, 01:37 AM

Doesnt matter lar as long as they can form a good partnership

Possible Lineup for Stoke ?

The way I see it, I think Torres will only be allowed to leave in summer even if he insisted. We are fighting now and everyone knows that Torres is vital for us if we need to climb higher up the table.Thus, I can only see Torres leaves in summer...unless the owners are dumb enuff...then that's different story lar

Was watching the video posted earlier in this thread and wow, Suarez can do a rabona... just like Aquilani....

Days ago, Chelsea bid 51m for 2 players from A.Madrid.One of them is Aguero and the other being a defender if I m not mistaken. I m assuming the defender at most cost 10m. That leaves Aguero costing 41m? Well then again, that's my assumption. What I m trying to highlight that, if Aguero who is unproven in BPL cost that much, why not Torres who has proven records of goalscoring in BPL? Another thing is selling it to rivals would definitely make the price higher, no? Plus, prices are higher during January window because clubs have to find replacement in the middle of the season.... Total up all the reasons stated above, I cant see why Abravomich has the audacity to submit a 28m bid before offering 35m yesterday....

I think you missed out a point that Torres ONLY SUBMITTED that after the chelsea bid was turned down... In other words, my point is, before this, RA undervalues Torres and made sickening bid...

You mean an "understanding" RIVALS fans, no? lol.

This post has been edited by solstice818: Jan 29 2011, 05:18 PM

For his history in this thread, which is so "wonderful", i would never reply his post which is why I quoted liez and not him.

That was merely your assumption. Back then, Blackburn weren't even favourites. How did they managed to win the league then? Sometimes things happens against the odds.

Meanwhile, Icelandic midfielder Victor Palsson has completed a transfer from Liverpool to Scottish side Hibernian.

Another youth didn't make it to 1st team..

Then remind me of it when it becomes fact.... As for now, nothing changes. The favourite for the title during early season is now sitting at 4th as far as I m concern... That just shows you anything can happen....