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Interesting debate after Spurs v LFC

Discussion in 'Liverpool' started by Flappy Flanagan (JK), Dec 16, 2013.

  1. Flappy Flanagan (JK)

    Flappy Flanagan (JK) Well-Known Member

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    Judging from yesterdays game you'd think there were miles between us and Spurs. But that is not really the truth.

    After our 5 goal win you could say we are better than Spurs in every position. But looking at both teams squads, how many Spurs players would get in our team and how many of our players in Spurs if our squads merged? I reckon it would still be pretty even.

    Keeper, could pick either but I'll say Mignolet.
    RB - Johnson
    RCB - Not spoilt for choice here - Skrtel
    LCB - When fit, Vertonghen
    LB - Enrique, when fit.
    DM - Sandro
    CM - Tricky pick, after yesterday - Henderson - But Gerrard, Debele or Paulinho could go in.
    RF - Townshend
    LF - Coutinho
    FR - Sturridge
    FR - Suarez
     
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  2. jenners04

    jenners04 I must not post porn!

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    rather have Toure and Agger <ok>

    love to have Townsend, quality player,Paulinho havent seen much to judge on, but Brazilian? obviously has skill and technique, out the 4 choices for CM, any of them could easily be there, so have to give a spurs player a position at least lol.

    never thought i would be saying that at start of season, they on paper have a very strong squad.
     
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  3. Magic Ted

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    It's more than just individuals. On paper their midfield is miles better, but for me they're all too similar, they desperately need Eriksen to find some form.. Unfortunately I think with an attacking manager he could potentially get more out of this team.
     
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  4. jenners04

    jenners04 I must not post porn!

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    Martinez :bandit:
     
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  5. Skylarker

    Skylarker PL High Commissioner

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    Keeper - Migs
    RB - Johnson
    RCB - Skrtel
    LCB - Sakho or Agger
    LB - Enrique
    DM - Sandro
    CM - Gerrard
    RM - Townshend
    LM/F - Coutinho
    ST - Sturridge
    ST - Suarez


    Play a higher offensive line on the left with Coutinho, as Enrique is a fast ****er. Also let Coutinho have a free role (in a sense).


    Good team that would be.
     
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  6. Flappy Flanagan (JK)

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    Walker? hmmm nah.

    Bench would be good to.

    Lloris, Vertonghen, Walker, Lucas, Henderson, Lennon, Lamela.
     
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  7. Zingy

    Zingy #ziggywould

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    Can't believe Sakho isn't anyone's number 1 CB. <doh>
     
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    Walker??? I think he's absolute pash and not a patch on Johnson, who has gone off the boil a bit recently but he's still a class above Walker
     
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  9. Flappy Flanagan (JK)

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    Its all about the Flanmeister!
     
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  10. Magic Ted

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    GK: Mignolet
    RB: Johnson
    RCB: Skrtel
    LCB: Sahko
    LB: Enrique
    DM: Lucas
    RCM: Gerrard
    LCM: Henderson
    AM: Coutinho
    ST: Sturridge
    ST: Suarez

    :bandit:
     
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  11. Skylarker

    Skylarker PL High Commissioner

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    You haven't read mine then you twat&#8230;.



    OK point taken about Walker, and I actually agree now you've pointed it out. I'm gonna edit my team!!
     
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    Jonesey Well-Known Member

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    I honestly would not have any spurs players in my team. Sandro might make my bench but he would be the only one I would consider.
     
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  14. Zingy

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    It was aimed at everyone else. <ok>

    #Sakholovein
     
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  15. Flappy Flanagan (JK)

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    I think if we'd hired Martinez Spurs would have Rodgers.
     
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  16. Skylarker

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    I think Sandro is currently better than Lucas - without Sandro Spurs would have been extra ****ed this season.

    Before Lucas had his injury (and if he regains that form) he is hands down a better player.
     
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    I've always thought Dembele was a good physical presence in midfield,didn't play well yesterday though.
     
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  18. Ivan Dobsky

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    Absolutely. He's no Beckenbauer on the ball, but Lord I feel better now at set-pieces and corners. Should be Sakho + another from now on. Indeed, though it's early days I see him as a future captain.
     
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  19. Ivan Dobsky

    Ivan Dobsky GC Thread Terminator

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    GOT to have Sterling on that bench instead of Lennon. If Sterling could finish he'd be in the £30m bracket.
     
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  20. Flappy Flanagan (JK)

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    Good finish yesterday and v Norwich. He's clearly been working on it.
     
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