Liverpool v Hull City AFC - Team news

Curtis a guaranteed starter then?

Good.

 

I thought Mick was getting his boots out.

 

I was worried he'd be dropped after playing mid week, Phelan instead going with Harry and Jake at the back, but this all but confirms he will be starting.

Has to be the same team as the last few league games for me.

 

Im expecting Marshall to start, and hopefully Mason, Keane and Mkobani. Even young Harry I wouldn't mind starting tbh.

Davies clearly knows his onions too. Liverpool are at their most dangerous for 90 mins. So, during the game then eh?

 

Would like to see Marshall, Mason and Mbokani in for the weekend, it needs freshening up, and Mason is likely to look after the ball better then Meyler

 

Marshall
Elmo Livermore Davies Robbo
Clucas Mason Thudd
Snodgrass Abel Hendrikssen

 

Ah yeah he's not banned for 3 games is he?

Fair enough, yeah I'd have Jakey back in.

Mike's got some decisions to make tomorrow, be interesting to see what he does.

 

Seems a bit strange that Phelan had what he described as further positive talks on Sunday re the permanent job, then hasn`t heard anything since, listening to him and his demeanor, it seems like he is happy with the deal and is happy to sign, but yet again the Allams seem to be dragging their heels. Just give the man a contract ffs and stop ****ing around

 

I don't think that's the case. If he was happy with deal it would be done by now. I think he knows he's in a strong position and is happy to bide his time to get the best deal for him.
The longer it goes on, the stronger his position becomes to a degree. It's already been stated that other teams will start sacking managers and phalans start to the season has not gone un-noticed.

 

He was asked in this mornings interview, which has been repeated on Sky and said as much that he is happy with the details, had held talks on Sunday but hasn`t heard anything since, I suspect and he illuded to it that the problem seems to be the ongoing `purchase` of the club. He appeared slightly frustrated that he hadn`t heard back

 

I do like the look of that! Surely he can't leave Dio in can he?

I actually thought Dio might start against Stoke, knowing that he wouldn't be playing against Liverpool. Obviously that didn't happen, so either he was saving him, or dropping him altogether. It's a shame for the lad as his work rate is immense (that alone is the reason he may play), but he's got a touch like a Hessle Road hooker! (apparently)

 

After the Stoke game I`d be amazed if he left Marshall out, and tbh if he kept Meyler in, we need to keep possession as much as we can against these lot, Meyler I suspect is colour blind, cos he just can`t seem to pass to one of ours.

 

Ahh ok, I didn't see that,
It seems a bit odd to me, surely all of the linked consortia would be happy with MP as manager wouldn't they?
Must be frustrating for him!

 

Given his replies, which were very careful, it did seem to me that he was frustrated, but then he mentioned that he had spoken to the Allams after the presser last week, so it may be that they are looking to do that, I just don`t know and I suspect neither does he. Ray Wilkins was asked about it and said he felt it totally disrespectful to Phelan the way it has been strung along.

 

Colemanballs entry?

 

Don't forget John Motson's pronouncement that there was a saying that Liverpool are at their most dangerous when behind. Obviously more dangerous when two down than when three up. Should we take the risk of scoring first?