Friday, December 9, 2011

LIVE_R_POOL_preVIEW & update ....ALSO NEEDS you!


we are a wounded beast, they stole the game from us @ fulham..they are trying to ruin our best players and distract our club..why?? BECAUSE they are scared, ina week just after us beating chelski twice and battering citeh, bOth manc clubs were dumped out of the champions league...

Kenny re-unites the "holy trinity" in a crusade against the evil FA and fergies buddies..

and we got a HOME draw in the cup for a change...

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Jordan Henderson was the most accurate passer on the pitch during Liverpool's 1-0 defeat to Fulham on Monday night.

Here are some more enlightening stats courtesy of Opta:
Fulham had 19 shots, Liverpool had 20.
Fulham's accuracy in front of goal was better, though - 57.1 per cent on target compared with Liverpool's 40 per cent.
The away side had 54.5 per cent of possession.
They also had 10 corners - Fulham won just two.
Liverpool played 519 passes, 83.4 per cent of which were completed.
Fulham completed 80.2 per cent of their 444 passes.
Among the defenders, Brede Hangeland made most clearances - 12 in total. Martin Skrtel made eight for Liverpool.
The statistics show that Jay Spearing won three of his three tackles - making him Liverpool's top boy in the challenge. Philippe Senderos had the same figures for Fulham.
Skrtel had the most impressive 'duel' stats on the pitch - winning 75 per cent of all his personal battles.
Danny Murphy enjoyed more touches than anyone else with 93. Charlie Adam once again topped this table for the Reds with 86.
Jordan Henderson was the best passer during the game with a very impressive 94.6 per cent completion rate among his 56 passes.
Charlie Adam was more ambitious in the pass, though, playing it long 13 times from 62 passes.
Stephen Kelly was the most accurate defender with 92 per cent of passes reaching their destination - though he only made 25 passes.
Daniel Agger just pipped Skrtel to the honours among Liverpool's defenders, finding a teammate with 89.1 per cent of his passes.
Bobby Zamora was the best passer among the strikers who started with 89.3 per cent of his kicks finding their target. Craig Bellamy was next with 86.2 per cent.
Clint Dempsey had more shots than anyone else at Craven Cottage with nine, three of which were between the sticks.
Andy Carroll won the highest percentage of duels among all the strikers on the pitch - 66.7 per cent on the ground and 77.8 per cent in the air.  


Ian Holloway admits he would have liked to have kept Jonjo Shelvey at Blackpool a bit longer - but believes the midfielder has returned to Liverpool a better player.

The Reds recalled the 19-year-old from his loan spell with the Championship club last week following the news Lucas Leiva will sit out the rest of the season after picking up an injury to the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. Shelvey's form was impressive at Blackpool, where he scored six goals in 10 appearances, and Holloway was left delighted with his impact.

"It is a shame he has had to go back, because Liverpool are playing exceptionally well and I had been hoping that might leave an opportunity for us to keep Jonjo until the end of the season," said the Tangerines' boss.
"All I know is that Jonjo is a fantastic young man who has all sorts of ability. I have no doubts whatsoever he will be a top, top player.

"He is already at a top, top club and he had been helping us try to get back to where we want to get - the Premier League. He has improved in the time he's been here and that pleases me."
Holloway's sentiments are echoed by Shelvey himself, who believes his spell with Blackpool could prove invaluable in his development. In addition to regular first-team action, the midfielder played alongside veteran Barry Ferguson while at Bloomfield Road and feels he learnt much from the Scot's experience.

"Barry Ferguson is a top player and I didn't realise how much history he's got until I looked him up on Wikipedia!" said Shelvey. "He's a great leader and a great player. You have to listen and learn from people like him. "I've been in the game for three years and someone like Barry has dealt with being a footballer for his entire career. "Also Ian Holloway is very different to previous managers I've had but he's been first-class with the way he's handled me. "I'm quite a feisty character on the field because I want to win, and he's given me a boost of confidence that I needed to take back to Liverpool. "It's been a pleasure playing for him, and I think I'm going back fitter and stronger. "I think I did well at the club and I hope I've given the fans something to remember."

Sebastian Coates has revealed why the prospect of running out at Anfield for the first time fills him with excitement.

The promising Uruguayan joined the club in August and has made four appearances for the first team, all of which have come away from home. And while he has witnessed many Anfield matches from the bench or the stands, Coates can't wait to get out onto the pitch himself with the Kop roaring the team on.

"I have only played away from home so far and it would be very nice to play at Anfield," Coates told LFC magazine in an exclusive interview this week. "You can see the passion there is in the crowd. You can see it sitting on the bench but it would be much nicer to see it playing on the field.

"It hasn't really come as a surprise to me because I had already heard of the passion that Liverpool fans had but being told about something and then seeing it for yourself first hand are two different things. "In other parts of the world, the fans of other clubs are also passionate about their teams but here I believe that the passion of the fans is special. It makes it very difficult for the teams that come to visit Anfield."

Coates has enjoyed his settling in period in Liverpool and at the club, and he believes he is adapting well to English football. However, the defender feels it might take him up to a year to reach his peak as he strives for continual improvement. "English football is more dynamic. It is faster but little by little I am trying to adapt better to it," added Coates.

 "I have obviously come from a league which is much slower than this where there is much more time to think about what you are going to do, but I understand this is an area I need to improve. I need to change but I think I am making those changes and adapting well to the English league and I reckon with the passing of time I will get better and better. "I think a year will be long enough for me to adapt. I am learning a lot from Jamie Carragher, from Daniel Agger and Martin Skrtel. And it is logical for the team and the club to expect me to adapt within a year so I am going to do my best to do so and I think I will achieve it."
Author: LFC Magazine

Daniel Agger insists Liverpool can't wait for Saturday's visit of Queens Park Rangers as they aim to get back on track following the 1-0 defeat at Fulham. The Dane admits the Reds were left disappointed by their loss at Craven Cottage, but feels the Anfield clash with newly-promoted QPR presents them with an opportunity to put their frustrations behind them


"After the Fulham game it was the same as every time we lose - it was quiet and people were upset," Agger told Liverpoolfc.tv. "Everybody who plays football at this level doesn't like to lose, so everybody was really upset (about the defeat) and also about the way we lost - we had a lot of chances and I think we deserved better, but that's football. "Luckily in football, there is always a game next week and a chance to bounce back - and that's something we have to do. We need the points."

Despite seeing an 11-match unbeaten run come to an end on Monday, Agger is adamant Liverpool's target of a top-four finish remains undeterred. "It's always difficult to talk about positions and which position you can end up," he added. "I really hope we can be in the top four because Champions League football is the main thing.

"Everybody who has experienced it knows it is the biggest tournament and wants to be in it. That's definitely the target." Meanwhile, Agger has explained why he believes Sebastian Coates has all the attributes to become a top-class centre-back for Liverpool.

The 21-year-old has made four first-team appearances since moving to the Reds in August, and excelled in last week's 2-0 Carling Cup victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, leaving his defensive partner suitably impressed. Agger said: "Sebastian has done really well in the games he's played. He's learning quickly and he definitely has all of the tools to have a great career. "It's up to him and the best way to show it is to play some good games."

Kenny Dalglish today revealed he has no fresh injury concerns ahead of Saturday's Barclays Premier League clash with Queens Park Rangers as he backed Liverpool to put their Fulham frustration behind them.

The boss reported a clean bill of health following Monday's 1-0 defeat at Craven Cottage, though the Reds will be without the suspended Jay Spearing for this weekend's visit of QPR, while Lucas Leiva will miss the remainder of the season due to injury.

Dalglish also confirmed Steven Gerrard is continuing to make good progress in his rehabilitation from an ankle infection, though he won't face Neil Warnock's side as Liverpool aim to return to winning ways.
The manager acknowledges the Reds were left disappointed after seeing their 11-game unbeaten run brought to an end by Fulham, though he insists the confidence of his side remains undeterred.

"We are disappointed we didn't win the game," Dalglish told his pre-match press conference at Melwood. "We've just got to get on with it. We didn't get carried away when we were winning games and on a run, so we won't get overly depressed at the same time.

"If we said last week that draws aren't where we set our standards, then certainly losing 1-0 at Fulham, with all due respect, isn't what we set our standards for. "We wanted to come away with three points but we didn't, so we just have to keep believing and do what we do best.
"As we say, it's up to us to put the chances (we create) away." Newly-promoted QPR are Liverpool's next task when they journey to Merseyside for Saturday's 3pm kick-off.

The Londoners sit 12th in the Barclays Premier League table having garnered 16 points from their opening 14 matches, and Dalglish has been impressed by the manner in which they have acquitted themselves to life in the top flight. "I think the three (promoted) sides have done very well," he said. "QPR played well against Man City at Loftus Road and were unlucky not to win, so if they can do well against the team at the top of the league I'm sure they will be looking to do well when they come here. All we can do is compete against them as best as we possibly can.

"They got off to a bad start at home and lost the first game 4-0 (against Bolton). Then they got a new owner, Neil got a couple of quid to spend and spent it well, so that's helped to improve them." Neil Warnock will be the manager in the visiting dugout on Saturday, and Dalglish is looking forward to locking horns with his opposite number.

He joked: "He is the same away from the cameras and microphones, although he doesn't really like to be too far away from them - I think he enjoys them a bit more than some!
"He is a good character, it's great that he is in the Premier League and it was a fantastic way for them to come up as champions. "He has done brilliantly and although they got off to a bad start, he has spent the money the new owner gave him wisely and they've kicked on. They're a formidable side, it's great for him and I'm sure he's enjoying himself. I look forward to having a drink with him after the game."

Meanwhile, Dalglish believes Jonjo Shelvey can make an impact on the first team if called upon in the coming weeks. The 19-year-old was recalled from a loan spell with Blackpool following news of Lucas's injury and scored twice in a reserve-team friendly with Wigan earlier this week.

"We brought him back from Blackpool, where he had a couple of fantastic games," said Dalglish. "He played in the reserves on Tuesday for an hour and scored a couple. "We know what Jonjo is all about and it was a good experience for him going to Blackpool. If we get everybody back fit and from suspension then it may be the case he goes back out again, but whilst he's here we know what he can do and can make a contribution as he did last year in a lot of the games he came on in." Author: James Carroll at Melwood 

QPR fan Adam Wheeler provides the view from Loftus Road ahead of Saturday's game.

How are your fans feeling about a trip to Anfield? 
It is an institution, and after having not played there since the mid-1990s I think many will not only be going to relish the match but also remember some of the atmosphere/see how things might have changed. Anfield carries an 'association' with a team and era that hardly any other grounds in the country can boast. For that reason alone I think any kind of result for us will only enhance the experience of being there.
One song we're bound to hear?
Something about Neil Warnock or Jamie Mackie perhaps. An anti-Chelsea song might pop up. 'We are QPR' is a standard.
Best thing about being back in the top flight?
The amount of exposure and better recognition, and the fact that you can even start to think about imagining the likes of Joey Barton, Shaun WP and Luke Young as part of your squad.
And the worst?
Irregular kick-off times and absurd media stories.
Best way to beat QPR?
I think a set of fast forwards will prove tricky.
Players we should worry about?
Helguson is having a renaissance and will be an aerial threat but he'll be backed up by hard work from Barton, Mackie and Wright-Phillips. Perhaps our best player, and one that has been maturing for two or three years now, is Ali Faurlin in centre mid. Personally I'd like to see Tommy Smith get a run-out; he always puts in the effort and has a bit of class.
Players you'll be worried about on our side?
The obvious ones. Suarez, and Carroll is bound to come good sooner or later. I hope it isn't against us.
Best things..
The best is going through all the bad times and seeing a football philosophy on the pitch that is a little 'David vs Goliath' but also done with style. The fans are a tight-knit bunch, especially those that remember the darker days stretching back to the threat of administration and collecting in buckets. The worst? Even though I like the atmosphere and it is 'home', having a ground that is essentially a big handcuff with an 18,000 capacity. I'm not bothered about us trying to get into Europe or aiming for a wage bill that borders on the ridiculous but I'd like to see us become an established team so that youngsters like Raheem Sterling and Dean Parrett don't feel they have to move on to improve their career prospects. 
  
Liverpool confirmed this afternoon that Lucas had successfully undergone surgery in Brazil on the Anterior Cruciate Ligament injury he sustained at Chelsea last week. LFC medical staff were present during the procedure. Lucas will now begin an agreed rehabilitation programme which will be overseen by the Club's medical team. Author: Liverpool FC Pasted from <http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/latest-news/lucas-operation-a-success>


The HOLY TRINITY ; Kenny, Players & REds SUPPORTers

.... FIGHT BACK!! (v the FA & Fergie etc)  

ChriS> 
yes, great to see "the holy trinity" lives again, shame some "fans" (& media) didn't see it that way, when Rafa did it...!!

FA/Mancs & some "fans" = Hypocrites..

On being asked about Suarez being charged for the finger incident; Kenny said he has seen 4 other incidents that weren't charged. Told the journalist to get on his computer

KD on Suarez awaiting charge re: Evra: "Been 9 weeks now waiting. Carries on like this he may have had his testimonial."
KD: "Referee's are inconsistent with their interpretations of the laws of the game. We want the same rules as everyone else."
KD: "We decided not to appeal over Jay's red because of lack of representation at hearings. He intended to win the ball."
KD: "Level of performance at Fulham was good enough for 3 points. But we didn't get them. Not going to dwell on it."
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 "Luis is a fantastic footballer. People find it difficult to play against him. If they cannot beat him on the pitch because of his ability, they will try to get into people's minds. And that's what they try to do."


He continued: "If they are inconsistent (referees) with their interpretation, you can understand and put up an argument for every decision made, even if you don't agree with it. So a wee bit of clarity wouldn't go amiss.

"I think enough has been said about the game the other night and we don't want to put extra pressure on referees. We just want to be dealt with, like everyone else. If they've done that, then fine."Dalglish was also quizzed about his views on the FA's successful appeal that means Wayne Rooney's England ban has been reduced two-matches. He added: "I don't think it sets a very good standard that they appeal against Wayne's three-match ban. I think it calls into question their own disciplinary system.

"It's understandable because Wayne is a fantastic footballer, but it's not as if it was a 50/50 challenge he got sent off for, is it? If it's a straight red it's three games (suspension), so I don't know how they justify diluting it.

"If they can justify diluting Wayne's, then everybody else that appeals for a similar sending off in a Premier League game would expect to have their ban reduced. It's great news for England that their best player is going to be available for their last game, but I don't think it sets a very good precedent for everybody else."


G>It makes me even more angry at those who were frightened by Benitez "getting into mind games" with Ferguson, and for that matter with H&G. The time is always right for the manager to stand up for the club's interests. If people are frightened by the possible consequences, they need more guts. Pasted from <http://www.redandwhitekop.com/forum/index.php?topic=269294.2000>



Bias against Luis???  ..warned by ref for being kicked by fulhams defenders ?  disallowed goal, no penalty etc etc then ....


Redmen…not as funny as they think it is!



BBC Weather warning: The M62 is closed in both directions due to gale force laughter coming from Merseyside.....someone asked; whats the FOUR main things that dont function in Europe now?..could it be....a 3-pin plug, a pound coin, and the 2 manc clubs,,!!!!! ;) ....Son : Daddy daddy Barca beat Manchester United again like always! Daddy : It wasn't Barca it was Basel, they just wore Barca jerseys to scare Man United.....lol :D the "global fan base" of manUre and citeh just got decimated!! ;) 


http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=TLPv5tDrVNw

Happy Xmas from Liverpool FC

Liverpool Football Club's players wish the fans a happy Christmas at Melwood.

ChriS SmiTH > and a "happy ChriSmith" to U all too! ;)


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http://www.youtube.com/liverpoolfc

with Stevie back in training...hopefully means I dont have to worry about getting the plaster off me ankle so quick! ;) ...(was half hoping I'd a crack at the midfield what with injuries to Lucas and bent referees giving us Red cards..... ) 

so Money hasn't bought madRID, chelski ,nor citeh
 ..success in the  champions league ha ha ha  ..






.......more for GLOBAL REdS

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Monday, December 5, 2011

111205 LIVE_R_POOL_update

still not available for selection..ME & Stevie !! ;)
Yoda, impersonating ChriS ;)
WE go to Fulham tonight, and the BEST way to ensure 3 points, is to go into it as if we are playing at chelski or in manchester, and play 100%... some people automatically expect Lucas to be REPLACED by Jay or Jonjo or...even start talking about buying players, but WE HAVE a strong and deep squad, and it may be better to play 5 - 3 -2-1 with Jose and Glen getting forward and allowing Danny to fill in front of the defensive triangle in place of Lucas..we shall see, lets have the same positive energy and support that we saw at chelski and arsenal this season..!   ("no try, only DO" - Yoda)




Bill Shankly - 
'The socialism I believe in is not really politics; it is humanity, a way of living and sharing the rewards'

Kenny Dalglish today admitted Lucas Leiva's injury has come as a blow – but insisted Liverpool have a squad capable of dealing with his absence.

it was confirmed by Liverpoolfc.tv on Thursday afternoon that the Brazil midfielder's season was over after he sustained an anterior cruciate ligament injury during Tuesday's win at Chelsea. While disappointed by the news, Dalglish is confident he has a number of players at his disposal who can step up to the challenge of replicating Lucas's role within the team. He told a press conference at Melwood: "It's a huge disappointment for everybody, but more importantly for Lucas.

"He's had the scan, they'll assess it and decide which is the best place for him to go and where he is most comfortable in and then they'll go and do what they have to do.
"He's been playing well for us but it is just part and parcel of football I suppose.
"We'd rather have him there or thereabouts, but we don't have him. We've called Jonjo (Shelvey) back from Blackpool just to give us a bit of cover and we've got plenty of people in and around the place. "We're not the only club that's got an injury. We've said we've got a strong squad and things like this are unfortunately when you get tested.

We've been happy with the squad - I think the results so far reflect that.
"Steven (Gerrard) is still progressing really well, without putting a date on when he'll be back, so we've just got to manage it. At the same time, we've got a great deal of sympathy for Lucas." Dalglish added: "We've got adequate replacements and if we need somebody we'll have a look, but I don't think we need anybody." News of Lucas's injury was met with disappointment from all connected with the club. The No.21 had been in excellent form so far in 2011-12, leading Jamie Carragher to today claim he had been just as influential as Luis Suarez this term.

"I think it states Jamie's opinion," said Dalglish. "Lucas had been playing really well, and we're disappointed for him that he's picked up an injury. "It's not career threatening - although it's not helpful for ourselves or Lucas - but we've just got to get on with it and accept it. "Lucas isn't walking about feeling sorry for himself, we can do that - we can feel sorry for him. But we can't feel sorry for ourselves either. We've got plenty of people who won't let us down.

"You saw at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night there were a lot of good performances."
He continued: "We'd much rather have him fit than injured, but we've got a strong squad and there are people in the squad who can step in. "We have to accommodate injuries, suspensions and everything else you get in football. Unfortunately for us, Lucas is at this moment in time injured. We have to accommodate that and handle it."

Having recalled Jonjo Shelvey from Blackpool, one journalist quizzed Dalglish on whether he would consider doing similar with Alberto Aquilani, who is currently on loan at AC Milan. "I think if you look at the rules you'll find it's not possible," he replied.
Apart from Lucas, Dalglish confirmed he has no fresh injury concerns to contend with ahead of Monday night's trip to Fulham with Steven Gerrard and Jack Robinson Liverpool's only other absentees. "Everybody seems to be fine," stated the boss.


I would have liked this..if HODGSON was their manager,,,

10-0 v fulham///


Kenny Dalglish today explained why he believes Tuesday's commanding 2-0 victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge may have given him a few selection dilemmas to contend with.

The Reds made seven changes for the Carling Cup quarter-final tie, but were comfortable winners on the night to set up a last-four meeting with Manchester City. Dalglish was left delighted by the determination of the players who stepped into the team and took their chance with both hands.

He told his pre-Fulham press conference at Melwood: "The strength of your squad is the ability of the ones who don't play as often as the others. "There are some of the lads who started the other night who would like to have played more often than they have done, but there is strong opposition here for places. It's great credit to them they can go out and put in a fantastic performance like that.

"It does make it more difficult (to select a team), but it makes it more pleasant as well when you watch them play." He added: "It's never easy to leave anybody out. They train all week and want to play, but until somebody allows us to put 20 on the pitch we're going to have a problem.

"All they can do - and they've done it to their great credit - is keep themselves fit and prepared. If they keep themselves prepared, they give themselves the best opportunity of impressing - and they certainly were impressive on Tuesday night. "I don't get any enjoyment out of leaving anybody out of the team. You can sympathise with them if they're disappointed - but then you'd be disappointed if they weren't disappointed." The likes of Jay Spearing, Sebastian Coates and Martin Kelly were amongst several stand-out performers at the Bridge, but Dalglish was never in any doubt the fringe members of his squad would rise to the occasion.

He said: "We trust every one of them. We believe in them and will stand by them. As long as they go out there and give what they have got to give then fine. They should never be left wanting for a lack of effort.

"Everyone will make a mistake, we ourselves make mistakes and we've got a week to prepare for the game. They've got a spontaneous decision to make - they won't always make the right one but as long as their heart is in the right place, we'll stand by every single one of the players."

Dalglish continued: "Some of the lads who haven't played as often as the other boys, it's more difficult for them than the ones who are playing all the time. For them to keep their spirits and desire up is a great compliment to them they have done that. "Tuesday we made seven changes and there is not one of them who let themselves or us down in any way, shape or form and that's the thing that is going to keep us going - the momentum and strong dressing room we have.
"If they're enjoying coming to work, they're going to work and train harder, and produce good performances. They've done that."

Victory over Chelsea means Liverpool will now take on Manchester City in the semi-finals of the Carling Cup in the New Year. Dalglish, however, is refusing to look beyond the Reds' next task - a trip to Fulham on Monday night. He said: "We've got Fulham on Monday, so we'll just look forward to that. We got our reward for beating Chelsea at Stamford Bridge and we're in the semi-final of the Cup. We accept that and we accept who we've got to play. "When it gets closer to the game, when it's our next immediate one, then we can start to concentrate on it."

Fulham head into the weekend 15th in the Barclays Premier League table having appointed Martin Jol as their new manager in the summer. Last season, Craven Cottage was the scene of one of Liverpool's finest displays of the campaign when they ran out 5-2 winners in May, but Dalglish knows the Cottagers will provide a tough test.

He said: "Fulham have done well. It's difficult when there's a change in management and obviously that's their third one in a short space of time. Roy (Hodgson) was there first, then Mark Hughes came in and now Martin Jol is in.
"Martin is a good coach, so I'm sure they'll respond well to his thoughts. Sometimes it takes a little bit of time to put your own thoughts into the team, but Fulham are very good at home and very unlucky against Spurs in a game I saw there.

"We know it's going to be a very difficult game. We also know we went there and won 5-2 last year, but we got our reward for that by getting three points. We'll only get what we deserve from the game and the effort we put in on Monday night. "It's the same every time we go to play a game - they're always going to be difficult games - but at the moment I think we're making it difficult for other teams as well." Liverpool will aim to maintain an unbeaten run which now stretches to 11 matches when they make the journey south.

A strong finish to matches has characterised the Reds' displays during that sequence, and Dalglish believes that is a result of the hard work being done at Melwood. "Everything that comes out in a game is a reflection of what you've done in the lead up to it, whether it's two or three days or two or three months," he said. "The players have always trained very well and we've been delighted with their approach on and off the pitch. If you train well, you'll last the pace better and we've certainly not had a problem with fitness for anyone of our players. It's a credit to them as well as the coaching staff, Steve (Clarke) and Kevin (Keen), as well as the fitness people.
"You only get out of life what you put into it and I think the same applies to football.

"I don't think there is any one of our players who lack fitness or desire. We've got the best of both worlds and it would be very difficult to analyse which is the greater component - fitness or desire. We're happy we've got both of them in abundance in our players. "They also start games quickly as well and the tempo of their play is quite high." Liverpool's last Barclays Premier League outing resulted in a 1-1 draw against table-toppers Manchester City at Anfield. 

The Reds won plenty of plaudits for an impressive display - but Dalglish is adamant there is more to come. "We're never going to be happy with a draw against anybody - we're happy with wins," said the gaffer.

"We were delighted with the way we played, but I think we set our standards a little bit higher than drawing against people.  I think we deserve better than that, I think we are better than that, and it's up to us to stand up and be counted and start winning games.

"We've done fantastically well and in most of the games we've played at home, I think we should have come away with three points. To their credit (the players') their performances have been top notch. "We'll continue preaching the same philosophy and eventually it is going to come good. As we've said before, if everybody sticks together we've got a better chance of being successful."
Author: James Carroll at Melwood



Fulham v Liverpool
Premier League, Monday 6th December 2011
Liverpool travel to Craven Cottage to face Fulham in the Monday night fixture.
This fixture last season saw the Reds come away emphatic winners, with

Maxi Rodriguez grabbing a hat-trick. at the end of last season, will b hard to exclude tonight & Luis is due a goal..

Fulham
• Fulham became the first team since October 2nd to prevent Robin van Persie from scoring in a Barclays Premier League game with their 1-1 draw at Craven Cottage.
• Dickson Etuhu covered most ground for Fulham in that game with 6.88 miles, while Clint Dempsey has the highest average ground covered per game for Fulham 6.83 miles per game.
• Chris Baird made a terrific goal line clearance to foil van Persie. Baird has averaged 6.11 miles per game this season for Fulham, and made an incredible 43 interceptions (the third highest in the EA SPORTS Player Performance Index).
• Mark Schwarzer put in a vintage performance to keep Arsenal at bay. The Australian ‘keeper has made 80 saves so far this season, second behind Wolves’ Wayne Hennessy for saves made.
Liverpool
• Liverpool gave league leaders Man City perhaps their toughest test to date in their 1-1 draw in their last Barclays Premier League outing.
•

covered the most ground for Liverpool in that game with 6.85 miles.
• Adam also has the highest average distance covered per game at Liverpool with 6.81 miles, ahead of Leiva Lucas with 6.78 miles.
•

Charlie Adam’s shot was diverted in for Lescott’s own goal, and the midfielder also tested Joe Hart in the second half. Adam has hit 14 shots on target this season, 64% of those attempted.
• Adam has also contributed six assists and delivered 28 crosses.
• Jose Reina is the 5th ranked goalkeeper in the EA SPORTS Player Performance Index having made 54 saves so far this season and conceded 12 goals, averaging 4.5 saves per goal conceded.


FA CUp draw....


Charlie Adam will tonight do battle with the midfielder who provided his sternest test during his sparkling season with Blackpool.
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Fulham captain Danny Murphy will line up against his former club at Craven Cottage and our No.26 is expecting a tough night as the Reds look to make it 12 games unbeaten. Speaking at one of the club's Equality 4 All coaching sessions, where he held a Q&A with young aspiring footballers, Adam told Liverpoolfc.tv: "People still rate Danny quite highly at this club and that's because he is a top player.

"Danny is a very, very good player and the two games I played against him for Blackpool last season were probably the two most difficult games I had." London has been fairly kind to Kenny Dalglish's charges so far with away successes at Chelsea (twice) and Arsenal.
Adam is hoping the Reds can continue their good form on the road and three points at Craven Cottage would see them equal a proud club record of seven successive victories away from home in all competitions.

"Wherever you go in this league away from home you know it's going to be difficult, but if we can go to the capital and pick up points like we have been doing then that's important," said the Scottish international. "We have done very well against Arsenal and Chelsea twice, so hopefully we can do that again against Fulham.

"Our performance against Manchester City, which we should have won, and Chelsea in midweek showed we are heading in the right direction.

"It will be an open game. Fulham have got a good manager and a good team but if we can perform like the lads did towards the end of last season, then we are confident we can get the right result and that is a victory." Last season Maxi Rodriguez stole the headlines with a hat-trick against the Cottagers - his second in succession. Adam is backing the Argentine ace to find the net again.
"We were talking about that with Maxi the other day and he's scored 10 goals in his last nine starts which is fantastic," he said.

"We'd take another hat-trick from the wee man on Monday if he's selected, which would be nice. As long as he doesn't do that dance again though like he did at Chelsea we'll be happy!" Adam also gave his reaction to the Carling  cup draw which saw the Reds paired with Manchester City in a two-legged semi-final.

"They are going to be two special matches," he said. "The good thing for us is the second leg is at home and already I think that game is going to be like a hampions League night at Anfield. "As soon as the draw was made I felt that game at Anfield was going to be like the atmosphere at a Champions League game. It will be terrific and hopefully we can do well in the first leg to make that happen.

"Manchester City are a top team. They have been the best so far and that's why they are top of the league, but it's over two legs. It's going to be difficult but at Anfield last week I thought we more than matched them, and at times played some terrific football and should have won the game.
"Even at Chelsea on Tuesday night we had over 3,000 fans down in London supporting us, and coming so soon after the City game that showed why this club is one of the very best in the world. "Hopefully we can reward them with the right performances and right results over the two legs."
Author: Steve Hunter




Kenny Dalglish admits Maxi Rodriguez is making himself difficult to omit with his incredible goalscoring feats.

The Argentine has netted 10 goals in his last nine starts - a record that includes a hat-trick at tonight's opponents Fulham. The 30-year-old has not been a regular in the first XI this season but Dalglish claims he is never far from his thoughts. I'm tempted to play Maxi in every game," said the Scot. "He has a fantastic recent goalscoring record. He is an intelligent footballer and he must have been some player five years ago when he was in his prime. "He might be getting a bit towards my age now but he is still a clever player. He knows how to play and he knows how to finish.

"Maxi is someone that you admire. A lot of people can look at him and also learn from him. Maxi and Bellers, along with Carra, are the elder statesmen. The way they look after themselves, the way they train and the way they prepare themselves, they are a great example to everybody.

"Maxi's just an intelligent footballer who understands the game on and off the pitch. The same as everybody should do. The squad is more important than the individual.

"If they are given an opportunity, there's not one of them that won't go on to the pitch and do their best. That's all we can ask for. Maxi epitomises that. He has made a contribution."
Author: Jimmy Rice


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