QUOTE(bitebug @ Dec 7 2011, 11:11 PM)
Also, anyone saw the news on Astro 817 just now? One of the ex-referees shared a very interesting talk on Spearing tackle. I forgot his name. Anyone knows?
And if you can spare some time, read these articles. Very interesting.
What did he say?
QUOTE(REDShaun @ Dec 8 2011, 09:06 AM)
Jonjo Shelvey. this man is like our new man to redeem some form of midfield formation. sure he loves to run up and sure he will try to score from distance but he does put me in mind of a younger version of captain marvel. before anyone of you flame me for shits and giggles, look at his performance at Blackpool. that garners some levels of respect. it may be a lesser league but a competitive one none the less. i truly feel that the invoking of the clause is warranted and was a really smart move to put it on the contract. now we just have to use him.
He's also just scored a brace for the ressies as we annihilated Wigan.
QUOTE(REDShaun @ Dec 8 2011, 09:06 AM)
Agger the Dagger. this man was mentioned to play on a DM role? i mean seriously...erm... i would rather he command our back four. why o why would anyone bother to put him up at DM when we paid so much for so many midfielders.
I raised that point actually. Was suggesting that we have ample cover in the absence of Lucas and in the event we have a shortage in midfield, Agger can fill the role because although he's tall (he's the same height as Didi Hamann btw), he's pretty mobile.
QUOTE(REDShaun @ Dec 8 2011, 09:25 AM)
like i said the fine was more towards trying to show the rest of the league that referees are indeed an endangered species, so any move or protest deemed hazardous to their well-being would be considered a major offence. of cos if you had them in your pocket, that would be another thing all together.
as for Suarez, well they charged him for it, well and good. is it a fine or a ban?

The thing is referees, unlike their assistants are full time professionals these days. There's no excuse for really poor decision making. In the case of Spearing, he was right there and it's clear as day Spearing cleared the ball and did his level best to keep his feet down after. Are we telling all footballers who play with such passion to curb their enthusiasm then?
Suarez has been charged, not sentenced. He can appeal against it but it's clear he showed them his finger so I reckon he should just suck it in and take whatever punishment gets meted out.
QUOTE(leftist @ Dec 8 2011, 09:40 AM)
i'm campaigning bout Xherdan Syaqiri since early season..much much cheaper than Eden Hazard but good enough potential to be a world class player..a player that liv normally buys

I can see why. He was brilliant. Then again, I've only ever seen him play once so not a good judge perhaps.
Added on December 8, 2011, 12:02 pmQUOTE(sharulzzz @ Dec 8 2011, 11:53 AM)
Liverpool need to set top 4 spot as this year minimum target in order to qualify
if we cannot qualify for 2nd year in a row.....................i really feel ashame and will give up hope on liverpool.
you never walk alone
Dude seriously. Fook off.
This post has been edited by Duke Red: Dec 8 2011, 12:02 PM