L'Pool/Rovers/ManYoo [R]

[EstebanGranero23]

Since no one is making threads on the regular, heres the next three matchups. All really tough ones. I'm really only looking forward to the L'Pool one, I think were going to kick ass.

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I'm optimistically hoping for 4 points out of these next three games ...
Between Liverpool and Blackburn I'm hoping we'll pull off one win (B'Burn) and one draw (Liverpool) ... I really don't see any chance of taking any points away from the ManU game.

I know that some people might think those predictions are a bit odd, but here's my reasoning ... keep in mind, this is optimistic ...
Liverpool is a great side, but seems to be having a little trouble with Rafa's constant tactical adjustments. I know that they'll be be looking to get a full three at home, especially after their disappointing draw this past weekend, but I think that if Dempsey and Davies can keep moving the ball in midfield (like they did against Reading) and Kuqi and Healy produce like they did on Saturday, we'll be able to score in counter-attack to earn a solid draw.

Blackburn, although a point and two places higher in the table then L'Pool, has scored fewer goals (15) then L'Pool and conceded more (9). I'm hoping that since the game is at the Cottage that Fulham can build on their newly found cohesion and pull this one out.

Go Fulham!

[Brixton]

Yes that is a fair though optimistic prediction. Sanchez has finally lit a fire under Healy's arse!

There's only one F'in Fulham!

[ReMad]

Saturday, 10th November, kick-off: 17:15 (BST)

http://www.d1g.com/photos/41/87/1518741_max.jpg

http://www.d1g.com/photos/43/87/1518743_normal.jpg VS http://www.d1g.com/photos/44/87/1518744_normal.jpg

The Reds are still unbeaten in the Premier League this season, but they slipped down to seventh following last weekend's draw at Blackburn.
Fulham have so far failed to register a win away from Craven Cottage, but they were the last club to beat Liverpool in the league.

FORM GUIDE

Liverpool

Nov 6 v Besiktas (H) WON 8-0 (Champ League)
Nov 3 v Blackburn (A) DREW 0-0 (PREM)
Oct 31 v Cardiff (H) WON 2-1 (Carling)
Oct 28 v Arsenal (H) DREW 1-1 (PREM)
Oct 24 v Besiktas (A) LOST 2-1 (Champ League)

Fulham

Nov 3 v Reading (H) WON 3-1 (PREM)
Oct 27 v Sunderland (A) DREW 1-1 (PREM)
Oct 20 v Derby (H) DREW 0-0 (PREM)
Oct 7 v Portsmouth (H) LOST 2-0 (PREM)
Sept 29 v Chelsea (A) Drew 0-0 (PREM)

skysports.com prediction:

Liverpool 2 Fulham 0

Goal.com prediction:

Liverpool 3 Fulham 0

Check this Thread (http://www.bigsoccer.com/forum/showthread.php?t=620503) Frequently During the Match for Goals and Clips LIVE

[morry]

I am staying optimistic- I think we can steal a point today, anything more than that and I would be really pleased.

[ReMad]

Liverpool vs Fulham : great shoot by Hypia but the keeper saves
http://www.d1g.com/video/show/?id=1519930

Liverpool vs Fulham : header by Hypia but goes wide
http://www.d1g.com/video/show/?id=1519921

[ReMad]

http://www.d1g.com/photos/43/87/1518743_normal.jpg VShttp://www.d1g.com/photos/44/87/1518744_normal.jpg

Liverpool vs Fulham : shoot but Gerrard but goes wide
http://www.d1g.com/video/show/?id=1519939

Liverpool vs Fulham : dangerous shoot for Fulham by Murphy
http://www.d1g.com/video/show/?id=1519966

[ReMad]

http://www.d1g.com/photos/43/87/1518743_normal.jpg VShttp://www.d1g.com/photos/44/87/1518744_normal.jpg

Liverpool vs Fulham : header from Crouch hits the cross bar
http://www.d1g.com/video/show/?id=1520014

[ReMad]

http://www.d1g.com/photos/43/87/1518743_normal.jpg VShttp://www.d1g.com/photos/44/87/1518744_normal.jpg

Liverpool vs Fulham : chance for Liverpool by Veronin
http://www.d1g.com/video/show/?id=1520048

[ReMad]

http://www.d1g.com/photos/43/87/1518743_normal.jpg VShttp://www.d1g.com/photos/44/87/1518744_normal.jpg

very dangerous chance for Liverpool from a free kick
http://www.d1g.com/video/show/?id=1520072

nice skills and very dangerous chance by Veronin
http://www.d1g.com/video/show/1520081

very dangerous chance by Binayoun
http://www.d1g.com/video/show/?id=1520090

[ReMad]

http://www.d1g.com/photos/43/87/1518743_normal.jpg VShttp://www.d1g.com/photos/44/87/1518744_normal.jpg

Liverpool vs Fulham : first goal for liverpool by Torres
http://www.d1g.com/video/show/?id=1520118

Liverpool vs Fulham : penalty and 2nd goal for Liverpool by Gerrard
http://www.d1g.com/video/show/?id=1520119

[JayRockers!]

So, Dempsey is carded for kicking the ball after the whistle, yet Crouch shoots one into the net in the same situation and isn't carded.

Why is there such a bias against foreign players in the Premiership? Usually it's an African or South American player getting carded for a particularly hard challenge or a "dive" but when a British player does it, it's play on?

Not blaming the ref for the loss, but his inconsistancy kinda makes you wonder...

Thx,

Jay!

[American Mike]

So, Dempsey is carded for kicking the ball after the whistle, yet Crouch shoots one into the net in the same situation and isn't carded.

Why is there such a bias against foreign players in the Premiership? Usually it's an African or South American player getting carded for a particularly hard challenge or a "dive" but when a British player does it, it's play on?

Not blaming the ref for the loss, but his inconsistancy kinda makes you wonder...

Thx,

Jay!

Typical big club bias...nothing Fulham can do about it unfortunately.

For one of the first times all season, I can say our defense played out of their skins although our "80th minute sleepies' came to haunt us and we were made to pay. I think I am more upset than I normally would be (I figured we'd lose) but this giving up goals in the last 10 minutes is wearing me thin. I was not impressed with Kamara, S. Davis, and a few others but thought Dempsey, Niemi, Kuqi, Baird, Hughes, Boca all did quite well.

As usual, the travelling Fulham fans did us very very proud and I have to say the Liverpool 'fans' (they are as plastic as Chelsea these days) were shocking, it's the third time I've went and this was the worst atmosphere at Anfield ever. I think they were all up for a drubbing of Fulham and didn't sing til they scored...oh well, it's the way of football in the Prem these days.

Blackburn at home up next, it won't be easy and I would say that maybe Smertin and Dempsey in the middle would be an improvement.

FTID

[tomwilhelm]

I was in London at the time.

I swear, if I hear one more TV commentator say something to the effect of "Unfortunate result for Fulham. They really outplayed them today..." I'm going to go ballistic.

[EstebanGranero23]

Yes, it really is frustrating playing so well, and not getting results.

[American Mike]

My line up against Blackburn:


Niemi

Omusuzi -- Hughes -- Boca -- Konchesky

Davies -- Smertin -- Dempsey -- Bouazza

Healy -- Kamara

Kuqi to come off the bench

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FSC Match of the week ... tomorrow at 11/10am central ... i'll be watching for sure!!!
Let's hope that someone ... anyone can find the back of the net tomorrow.
I hope that he makes me eat my words tomorrow, but it anyone else becoming less impressed by Healy by the game?
As far as creativity goes, I guess our best hope is that Davies has another game like he did against Reading.
Go Fulham!!!

[OKTerrific]

I'm so fired up for this game. I work at a Soccer store, we have a big flat screen TV and I will have last years' away jersey on, probably scaring customers with my outbursts.

COYW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[tomwilhelm]

Yet another draw.

2 wins in 14 isn't good enough Laurie...

[American Mike]

Just got back from the match.

Niemi was my MOTM by far and some of his saves were spectacular. Fulham, were average and only met by a very average Rovers side. Was happy with a point but definitely frustrated to, yet again, have a lead into the last 10 minutes and give a goal away. Oh well. Bring on the scum from the North.