The Official Not606 Match Thread: Liverpool Vs Stoke City.

ProudPotter · Jan 13, 2012

Stoke have won a few games away from home recently which has maybe surprised most of us Potters fans considering the usual negative, hold on to what we start with, approach from TP. We had a good win at Everton but I don't think Pulis will expect anything from Anfield tomorrow.

Liverpool clinically dispatched Newcastle recently and with Gerrard back are looking good again. We didn't turn up against Man City away and got duly punished. I hope at least we have a go tomorrow but I doubt it. A point would be an achievement, a victory nigh on impossible but we can hope I suppose. Realistically 2 - 0 to the reds.

luvgonzo · Jan 13, 2012

It's been a while since Stoke won at Anfield I hope that Trend continues.

Chris. · Jan 13, 2012

Dalglish: We can do better.

Kenny Dalglish today admitted he's been delighted by Liverpool's recent goalscoring form at Anfield - but insisted his side can still offer even more. The Reds have struck eight goals in their last two matches on home soil thanks to a 3-1 victory over Newcastle United and the 5-1 FA Cup third round success against Oldham Athletic.

Nonetheless, Dalglish is sure his charges can perform even better.

"The last two games (at home) we've won by three and five, so that is rewarding for us, and probably both those performances were worse than the ones we got draws in," he told his pre-Stoke City press conference at Melwood. "As somebody once said, it's a funny old game!"

Liverpool will head into Saturday's home clash with Stoke buoyed by Wednesday's 1-0 Carling Cup semi-final, first-leg success over Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. The Reds had to dig deep in the second half in order to grind out the victory, leaving Dalglish delighted with the spirit on show from each of his players.

"Everybody sacrificed themselves for the team," he said. "The way they went about their work was fantastic - everybody that played in the game came under the same banner. We're not going to sit here every week and go through individuals, the same individuals, and try to be original and come up with a story. What we've said about all of our players individually still stands."

Stoke will travel to Anfield occupying eighth position in the Barclays Premier League table, five points behind Liverpool.

Dalglish has been impressed with the manner in which Tony Pulis's side have performed this season, and in particular by the way they have adapted to life in the Europa League.

The Scot said: "Being in the Europa League was a big challenge for them, but they got through their group and I think they might be sitting in one of the highest positions they've held in the Premier League.

"Tony has done a fantastic job there and it's great credit to everybody at Stoke they have done as well as they have. The Europa League is difficult to manage, and every game they've had back in the Premier League after it has been away from home. They've done fantastically well."

He added: "Every team brings a different problem and we have to deal with the problems we anticipate they'll bring.

"But they've also got to deal with our strengths and we've got a lot of them. It'll be a good game, a difficult game - they're on a good run at the minute."

Stoke recorded a 1-0 victory over Liverpool in the Barclays Premier League meeting at the Britannia Stadium earlier this season.

Asked by journalists what he learned from that contest, Dalglish responded: "If you don't score any goals, you don't get any points if you lose one at the other end!

"It's going to be a different game because every game is different. At Stoke we played really well, but they won 1-0. But we went back in the Carling Cup and won 2-1, so we do have a victory against them this year as well as a loss."

Dalglish could be without the services of Jay Spearing for the visit of the Potters after he picked up a hamstring injury in the midweek victory over City.

However, the manager is confident it's not too serious.

He said: "Jay's not as bad as what we thought at first. He might be touch and go for tomorrow, but he should be okay for next week."

Meanwhile, journalists quizzed Dalglish for his thoughts on the recent media debate regarding slide tackling.

He responded: "There are laws within the game that are as clear as mud - it's interpretation from the referees. I would doubt very much that there is a great deal of problem, but there is always going to be inconsistency. It's human error. As we keep saying, they (referees) can only give what they see. But there's no way you can go into a sliding tackle without showing your studs.

"Somebody needs to show me that one because I've never seen it before - if you slide in, your studs must be up. It's the intent that is the most important thing, but how do you gauge the intent?"

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Chris. · Jan 13, 2012

'Carroll important versus Stoke'

Jan Molby believes Liverpool will face a different type of challenge to the one they overcame midweek against Manchester City when they meet Stoke at Anfield on Saturday. The Dane, who made 292 appearances for the club, also believes Andy Carroll has an important part to play, both in attack and defensively, if the Reds are to take all three points.

"We all know what to expect. Stoke play very direct and take no prisoners," said Molby.

"They will go piling in and we must match them physically.

"We need a physical presence against Stoke and I think Andy Carroll will come in handy in both penalty boxes. It certainly won't be easy because after a tough start to the season, Tony Pulis's side have really picked up over recent months."

Molby also reflected on Wednesday night's win at the Etihad stadium and hinted that Dalglish might look to shuffle his squad for the game against Pulis and co.

He said: "The City game will have taken a lot out of the players and I'd expect Kenny to make a few changes. After a big win, it's all about ensuring the players are mentally prepared to go again.

"Liverpool defended brilliantly against Manchester City and fully deserved their 1-0 lead to take into the second leg at Anfield. Having gone one in front, it was a natural reaction that we sat back a bit. It's a two-legged tie and there was no need for us to take risks.

"City had a lot of the ball in the second half but didn't really have any chances. It wasn't pretty with Liverpool playing so deep but Kenny got his tactics spot on."

As for the second leg, Molby is relishing the prospect of another special cup-night atmosphere at Anfield as Liverpool look to secure a trip to Wembley for the first time since 1996.

"There will be a full house and a great atmosphere. There won't be a spare seat and the place will be rocking," he said.

"Liverpool have taken the Carling Cup very seriously this season and winning it would be a reward for that. We're now in a great position to go all the way."

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Chris. · Jan 13, 2012

Pictures from training!

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Chris. · Jan 13, 2012

And some more pictures from training!

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sgtpotterslonelyheartsclubband · Jan 13, 2012

luvgonzo said: ↑

It's been a while since Stoke won at Anfield I hope that Trend continues.
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1959 to be exact. When we were in the old Division 2. We won 4-3.

luvgonzo · Jan 13, 2012

sgtpotterslonelyheartsclubband said: ↑

1959 to be exact. When we were in the old Division 2. We won 4-3.
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I knew it was along time ago, I was too lazy to look.

Sharpe* · Jan 13, 2012

Chris. said: ↑

And some more pictures from training!

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Is this a new tactic for Carroll?!!

sgtpotterslonelyheartsclubband · Jan 13, 2012

luvgonzo said: ↑

I knew it was along time ago, I was too lazy to look.
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Someone mentioned it on the Stoke messageboard the Oatcake earlier on as a few on there remember going to the game. I think they said it was early in Shankly's reign as well, not sure if that's true.

Pottermouth 328 · Jan 14, 2012

Sgt
I WOULD have remembered it but although I've been going to stoke games since 61. I Missed it, I was only SIX in 59. In SIX months I will be 59. A nailed on win for us then Sgt. Weird innit.

ProudPotter · Jan 14, 2012

1959!!! - the year I saw my first Stoke game as an 8 year old and I'll probably be 108 when Stoke next win at Anfield. So Stoke haven't won there since Adam was a lad...... (no not Charlie!!)

Zingy · Jan 14, 2012

bow4fowler* said: ↑

Is this a new tactic for Carroll?!!
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Kenny on Carroll: "He scores plenty of goals in training..."

The artist JerryChristmas · Jan 14, 2012

bow4fowler* said: ↑

Is this a new tactic for Carroll?!!
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Genius

I was looking at that thinking Kennny has shrunk

ProudPotter · Jan 14, 2012

Mutant Ninja Skrtel said: ↑

Kenny on Carroll: "He scores plenty of goals in training..."
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Don't worry NMS, he scored against Stoke at the Brit for Toon a couple of seasons ago so he'll probably do so this afternoon

moreinjuredthanowen · Jan 14, 2012

stoke are my favorite away fans i nthe rem so looking forward to this one!

SKY+ · Jan 14, 2012

What Links are people planning on using today? Is firstrow still down?

saintanton · Jan 14, 2012

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What Links are people planning on using today? Is firstrow still down?
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I get much better streams using Sopcast and wiziwig:
http://www.wiziwig.tv/competition.php?part=sports&discipline=football
But I'm going to watch it in a pub anyway- the craic's better than my place.

SKY+ · Jan 14, 2012

saintanton said: ↑

I get much better streams using Sopcast and wiziwig:
http://www.wiziwig.tv/competition.php?part=sports&discipline=football
But I'm going to watch it in a pub anyway- the craic's better than my place.
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Nice one Saint - I can always rely on the old wise one

I would be going to the pub but my 2 year old wont get served

23_Carra_Gold · Jan 14, 2012

Mark Bright's mouthing off on the radio about how disappointed he is in John Barnes having an opinion different to the wider medias, you can tell he hasn't read the report. How do these people get jobs??

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