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  1. Red Hadron Collider

    Red Hadron Collider The Hammerhead

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    By the way, sheep-boy: it's CENTRE BACKS <doh>
     
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    Red Hadron Collider, Jul 22, 2015
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  2. luvgonzo

    luvgonzo Pisshead

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    French twat!
     
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    luvgonzo, Jul 22, 2015
  3. Red Hadron Collider

    Red Hadron Collider The Hammerhead

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    What? Septic twat <ok>
     
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    Red Hadron Collider, Jul 22, 2015
  4. Klopp's Mannschaft

    Klopp's Mannschaft Well-Known Member

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    Sakho was PSG captain before he'd even reached 20. He can clearly lead and organise, but I still believe that language was the big factor preventing him from doing so for us so far. I think as he plays more in the league and just lives in the UK, he'll grow in confidence with speaking out. I, like many others, would like to see Sakho and Ilori play as a partnership, but also recognise that the odds of that happening are about zero for this season. Ilori was halfway out the door but no one would pay what we wanted, so I can't see him getting many chances. Gomez is getting a chance at LB to make it his own and see if he copes since Enrique is dead and Moreno is a more attacking option for some games/formations but not trusted defensively. Sakho's going nowhere btw. Lazio enquired, we said no and he's got a new contract on the table.

    I would expect to see Sakho and Skrtel starting and Lovren backup. Gomez and Clyne to start with Moreno having to sit on the bench and force his way ahead.

    Only thing I'm not so sure on is where Wisdom fits into it all. He's clearly a CB, built like a tank, but can cover RB. He's not going to get any chances there though with Clyne playing. In two years, hopefully we'll be picking between Sakho, Ilori, Wisdom and Gomez.
     
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    Klopp's Mannschaft, Jul 22, 2015
  5. luvgonzo

    luvgonzo Pisshead

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    There's no difference in the meaning of Center or Centre both are acceptable I would suggest. Centre is also the preferred spelling in France though.
     
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    luvgonzo, Jul 22, 2015
  6. Germlands Nozzer

    Germlands Nozzer Well-Known Member

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    Center is American, centre UK, I believe.
     
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    Germlands Nozzer, Jul 22, 2015
  7. luvgonzo

    luvgonzo Pisshead

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    Either is acceptable I just took joy in the opportunity of linking RHC to France no matter how tenuous. :)
     
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    luvgonzo, Jul 22, 2015
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    Germlands Nozzer Well-Known Member

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    Fixed.

    Ah well in that case, please go right ahead, mon ami.
     
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  9. Thus Spake Zarathustra

    Thus Spake Zarathustra GC Thread Terminator

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    Bet you he shouts "Get in the hole!" when we take a penalty. :emoticon-0108-speec
     
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    Thus Spake Zarathustra, Jul 22, 2015
  10. Thus Spake Zarathustra

    Thus Spake Zarathustra GC Thread Terminator

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    No it's ****ing not. Please revert to UK spell check on your pc, thank you.
     
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    Thus Spake Zarathustra, Jul 22, 2015
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  11. Redington

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    I don't think we'll see anything but Skrtel - Sakho at the start of season. With Kolo and Lovren as back up.
    We're day dreaming, that Rodgers is going to risk Ilori, Gomez, or Wisdom.
    Best option is that they get some League cup, early Europa league games.
    The worst thing, so far this pre-season, was Skrtel getting a contract extension. He's a committed player, but as we've seen, when he played with Cara, Agger, Lovren, Sakho, he simply cant play in a centre back pairing.
    There we either play with 1 or 3 Cb's.
    How about we go old skool and re-introduce the sweeper. I think Skrtel could play this role.
    Mingolet
    Skrtel
    Clyne Ilori Sakho Moreno
     
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    Redington, Jul 22, 2015
  12. InBiscanWeTrust

    InBiscanWeTrust Rome, London, Paris, Rome, Istanbul, Madrid
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    It's a shame that Ilori hasn't been available all pre-season.
    Would have been perfect chance for him to get a few games
     
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    InBiscanWeTrust, Jul 22, 2015
  13. DirtyFrank

    DirtyFrank Well-Known Member

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    Dunno..wasn't skrts original beef during contract negotiations that he refused to link money with appearances? Does that tell us that the very fact the club wanted it in there they didn't see him as a guaranteed starter so wanted to Dave some money?

    It sounds like they backed off contract wise but he may yet not be seen as the vital cog lol
     
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    DirtyFrank, Jul 22, 2015
  14. InBiscanWeTrust

    InBiscanWeTrust Rome, London, Paris, Rome, Istanbul, Madrid
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    True, but having just given him a new contract, can't see them dropping him so quickly otherwise why not just not give him one.
     
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    InBiscanWeTrust, Jul 22, 2015
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    Still no idea why we got rid of Aggar! Him and Skrtel, although not incredible, were better than what we have now.

    If we had them last season, I'm convinced we'd have had a few more points than we finished on.

    Anyway's to the current situation. Not convinced by any of the combination, Sakho and Skrtel best of a bad bunch.
     
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    Diadora Barnes storm, Jul 23, 2015
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    Diadora Barnes storm Member

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    I'd actually go as far to say sell Lovren, looks mentally traumatised by last season. I don't think he makes anyone's starting line-up and as a back up is a pretty **** one. I'd rather give kolo and the young lads the nod over him.

    I personally didn't see one performance or even 45 mins where I thought 'you know what, this kids got something!' I would love to be proved wrong but looks like another terrible buy.
     
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    Diadora Barnes storm, Jul 23, 2015
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  17. Flappy Flanagan (JK)

    Flappy Flanagan (JK) Well-Known Member

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    to my it suggests he may have a potential injury problem waiting to go.
     
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    Flappy Flanagan (JK), Jul 23, 2015
  18. Flappy Flanagan (JK)

    Flappy Flanagan (JK) Well-Known Member

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    Agger was injured to much and due to his high salary he was costing the club to much.
     
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    Flappy Flanagan (JK), Jul 23, 2015
  19. Flappy Flanagan (JK)

    Flappy Flanagan (JK) Well-Known Member

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    In Rodgers first season he gambled with Sterling, Suso and Wisdom. The following season he put Flanagan in there. Last year it was Ibe.
     
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    Flappy Flanagan (JK), Jul 23, 2015
  20. Jimmy Squarefoot

    Jimmy Squarefoot Well-Known Member

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    Can could play the sweeper (if coached there). Would be a Beckenbauer type - picks the ball up from deep and begins the attacks.
     
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