Liverpool v. Manchester City, 5.03.03 [R]

That'd be my choice. I suspect that GH will pick Heskey to pair with Owen. He'll say Mr. Em is rested and ready and that Milan played 90 for the Czechs.

 

We all know he hasn't played enough football to be tired.

 

And it's not as if City's defense is any better than WBA's...

I predict big applause for Robbie on his return, and a smattering of boos for Not-So-St. Nick.

 

Re: Re: Liverpool v. Manchester City, 5.03.03 [R]

That's kind of a sitter. Robbie was, after all, "God" for a while and a Scouser born. Barmby is probably still viewed a a Bluenose we borrowed for a short while.

 

Re: Re: Re: Liverpool v. Manchester City, 5.03.03 [R]

Psst.

Anelka.

Barmby's a White Shite.

 

Let's see. We put 6 past WBA last week and 2 at Anfield earlier this year. We scored 3 at Maine Road so I guess we'll win 1-0.

 

Boy I hope he starts Baros. This game is crying out for it. At home against a team with a suspect defense that likes to open it up. This game does not need the big slow (well compared to baros) target man. Heskey still has a role but this game needs the speed of (and finishing) of Baros. And for the record since it worked last week I am going to say City will give us trouble.

 

Robbie's return makes this game even more interesting. why should Anelka receive boos? wasn't it Houllier who screwed him over? not that i am mad now that he's gone, but he played hard and quite effectively in his brief time with LFC.

i think City have been largely disappointing since the New Year, and i'd really like to see LFC take them apart...that being said, i say we win 3-1. Fowler scores on his return, but we win...best of both worlds

 

Upon signing with City, Anelka said that Houllier didn't want him because he doesn't want players who will stand up to him.

Um, Nick, you do realize that he's the boss, right?

 

Nicolas wanted to play here. He worked harder here than at most clubs. I don't think the fans have any particular reason to boo him, nor do have good cause to give him tons of praise. Anyway, Robbie's return will overshadow it.

I'll be at the Mad Dog with the Treble jersey, no 9 on the back with "God" on top, and "Fowler" on the bottom.

Liverpool 3-1 Man City. And I hope Robbie gets one past us at the Kop end.

 

Of course he did. We had clinched a spot in the Champions League. But he also would've had to fight for a place and, when he's had to do that, he's usually sulked and wound up outstaying his welcome.

When he wanted to, yes. He was brilliant in the game at St. James' Park, and scored a wonderful equalizer in the Derby, which I couldn't even see because I was all the way in the opposite corner of the Main Stand. But the roar from the Kop and the curses from the Bluenoses was all I needed.

Polite applause, probably.

Dave

 

I was just wondering if Baros will be starting tomorrow? Sorry to barge in but I need info for my fantasy team and this seemed a logical place. Thanks in advance.

 

Don't get me wrong, I'm not that upset that he's gone, despite the fact that we could have used him this year. But whatever, that's not my point.

And since it was mentioned, big deal about him saying that GH doesn't like players that stand up to him. It's true, we all know it.

 

Right, but why should Anelka stand up to Houllier?

 

I'm sure there was some sort of behind the scenes situation. I have no clue what the deal was. I live in California. It's all speculation.

Anyway, can't hardly wait for this. Bright and early tomorrow morning, 7 o'clock. Full English breakfast and crummy coffee.

 

It was probably the usual "Why aren't I starting" problems that Anelka has had throughout his career. Look at how he handled not getting called up by France for the WC. Rather than give the usual cliches about working hard at club level to impress the coach, he said "I'm not going to play for France again" as if he had a say in the matter.

 

He also wanted way more money than Ged was willing to pay him IIRC. He'd have been a nice addition, but Milan Baros has been a revelation IMHO and therefore Anelka wasn't "needed".

4 a.m. is really early, but I'll be up and listening to Steve Hunter commentate.

 

That's 9am central and 8am eastern right?

 

10 EDT, 9 CDT. 2 and one half hours to go. Will be able to see this one at the local so I'll not be chipping on here.