FMac

Shouldn't have been (to the extent it was) though. It was a derby even if not in anger. Everton (kids+geriatrics) were rubbish!

I thought Spud played well with both in the first half. Like the look of Shelvey in the second

I'm defending Roy, but I reckon that we may have done better tonight if Rafa was still here, but he isn't. I also think/hope that being more adventurous will get us more points overall (although we may lose more as well!)

He's never played as the number 10 though has he? I'm getting desperate, 'cos I've always slagged Cole off as lightweight (and yet I cheered when we got him )

I think the theory is that Cole/whoever scores more than we lose from Gerrard. When we played with some patience, Gerrard still ended up in the positions to score, and nearly did.

It's easy to agree with you when we've just been stuffed, particularly when I think it was vital to get a good start to the season.. but... IF we can control the ball better, like we did at times in the second half, we could get even more out of Gerrard, 'cos I do think we miss his tracking back and inspirational tackling when he's further up field. Especially if we're losing Masch. Going to be f**king hard in the mean time though.

Those of you saying Roy didn't do anything to change it, I think he did. I thought it was obvious that he'd got them (part. Gerrard) to be more patient, with more shorter passes, fewer Hollywood balls, and attacking more as a team. We had far better opportunities in the second half. Having said that, I'd rather we'd play 4-2-3-1/4-5-1/4-3-3 with Gerrard behind Torres/Ngog/New striker, but Roy has decided to play him in the middle, and he'll need to relearn the position.

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I wish forums had existed when Bob Paisley was appointed, we could compare reactions then and now. I think Roy is pretty much the identikit of my ideal manager of Liverpool Football Club. I just hope that he can tick the "12 or so trophies in 9 years" box. I also think we need to cut some of the lesser players a bit of slack for a while. I think it's unlikely the way Roy interacts with them will be the same as Rafa. His approach may get more out of some. The converse may also be true though as well. Good luck Roy and all the lads

Whilst it looks the most appropriate direction, and could also be argued (to a lesser extent) against Sheff Wed and the FA, it doesn't look likely... " Is the reform retrospective? • No. It is a general principle that criminal law does not apply retrospectively. The offence will only apply to fatalities caused by gross management failings that occur after the new law comes into force on 6 April 2008. Section 27(3) makes this explicit. " and " Partial exemptions: In these circumstances, the new offence does not apply unless the death relates to the organisation’s responsibility as employer (or to others working for the organisation) or as an occupier of premises. These include: • Policing and law enforcement activities1 (section 5(2)). " NB I am not a lawyer

I'm a bit concerned that after Rafa and the boys pull out all the stops against Chelsea and Barca, we're going to be overly cocky in Rome against Porto.

Sc***horpe boss Nigel Adkins. I think he was an apprentice/young pro with us donkey's years ago, didn't quite make the grade. Came up through sports science/fitness side, a bit of a thinker on the game, reads a lot, over-achieving with Scunny and took them up last year, liked by the players etc. Unfortunatley, was inspired by SCS McClaren.

No reason why not - they obviously brought the Extreme Makeover - Home Edition lot in for the new ground. Now if they can just get it built in 7 days ...

Get Robbie and Macca back for a "Homes under the Hammer" type show. Harry Kewell obviously will do a behind the scenes in a Hospital thing, co-presenting with Rolf Harris.

If you turn the overhead one upside down, it's a Ye olde knight's helmet complete with (Kop) visor. Until I noticed that I loved it. Actually I still do - hope it gets approved and built.

Without wanting to get all X-files, MI5 & Diana on this, I wouldn't be surprised if there is a deliberate strategy from Hicks somewhere in this. There seem to be lots of people who are being shown pictures, but without them being able to fully distribute them. Given that the stadium is apparently a bit 'out there', if it were published 'cold' there would be a fair few people who would be shocked and pronounce they didn't like it as the media looked for instant comment. A little customer expectation management wouldn't go amiss here. Also, if people get to know about it, and there is a general positive momentum built up before it goes in front of the council/PTB, then they'll find it more difficult to raise objections etc. Obviously he couldn't do this officially! I'm not pointing any fingers at Kev, NYR, or the like, or even their friends/contacts here. We know that Hicks and Gillett are busines and media savvy. I would be surprised if they haven't also got strategies for the net etc. Of course the logical conclusion to this is that actually Tom wants the pictures to be posted, even though he obviously can't state this and would instigate a token investigation into how these pictures got out. But if Kev and/or NYR posted the pictures, you'd actually be helping Tom in his strategy. FMac

I don't think NYR can say whether we'd like it, some will hate it whatever But I'd be interested to know whether he liked it.

words that can be taken in a number of ways - do you like it?

Can you get us pictures (of the new, new ground designs!) before the 28th?

Miners?, Triffids?, War of the Worlds type alien death machines? Oil! - That's why Hicks got involved!

I thought it/they were going to be in the shape of giant Liverbird wings, with two of the corner supports in the shape of giant eagle/cormorant necks and heads glaring at the oppo's with menacing red eyes. In the great Disney tradition the walls will be made to look like twigs and straw, and all supporters will be cossetted inside the nest in down and feathers, except the away fans, who have to sit in (simulated!) bird sh*t.

A win or score draw, but lots and lots of suspensions for them for the second leg, preferably to dubious decisions and/or dives from Alonso. Don't want them injured, 'cos they have to beat the mancs in the league yet.

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