NEIL ATKINSON was joined by Peter Hooton, Mike Nevin and Simon Hughes as they look towards the frankly head spinning title decider against Manchester City at Anfield this weekend.
Music this week from Hooton Tennis Club and One Day
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I can’t find the second song you played anywhere, and google searching for One Day doesn’t help either. Do you guys have any links to that song and more by them?
Lads, Agger ahead of Sakho? Agger better on the ball? Not sure what matches you’ve been watching :-)
I really like sakho and reckon he would do a good job but I would agree with the boys that these type of games suit agger, trying anticipate runners into the box and dealing with creative players like silva. He also has a lot of big game experience so I would probably lean towards starting him although if he were still injured and we had to play sakho I wouldn’t be disappointed.
The midfield is the big question for me. We out played them at the etihad with both lucas and Allen in the team so I would be very keen to fit at least one of them in there. Probably lucas as he looked very good against west ham and would really step it up for this game. It is a shame there isn’t room for both of them.
Reckon the game might start out a bit cagey but then explode once the first goal goes in. Come on boys, tear them apart!
I’m not so sure about that. We’ll have to stay compact in our shape but with both Sturridge and Suarez on the pitch (unlike last time) we’ll be looking to unleash them at every opportunity.
So whereas against weaker sides Rodgers kind of abandons midfield (and then has to try and patch it up again like 2nd half against West Ham) and goes hell for leather, we’ll do an Arsenal type performance staying compact in our half while using various weapons to get the ball forwards very quickly. eg Phil, Sterling and balls up to Sturridge and Luis (gerrard mainly).
They won’t be inept like Arse though so it will be a tougher nut to crack than Arse.
I think Sakho keeps his place and I hope his lack of game time doesn’t lead to mistakes through rustiness.
Awesome game, can’t wait. 2 very likeable teams and managers (unlike Chavski or Manure) with great prowess. Should be a great game and we can really give it to them.
Difficulties? Their full backs coming up and overloading and having good crosses / shots. And of course a very dynamic midfield. Hope we don’t get too deep and that our passing is crisp and accurate.
Opening question – Rush didn’t get in anyone’s team… Outrageous eh.
Sakho or Agger… What an excellent problem to have.