Confidence is booming ahead of Liverpool's crunch match with Manchester United this afternoon, and with Chelsea losing to Aston Villa - and still to visit Anfield - the Reds have a massive opportunity to put some major pressure on Mourinho and his ill-disciplined team.
Brendan Rodgers confirmed on Friday that Lucas and Mamadou Sakho will come back into the squad for today's game, but after beating Southampton 3-0 in the last game, it seems likely that Rodgers will stick with a winning team.
With one possible exception...
There seems to be a groundswell of support for Joe Allen to start the game ahead of Philippe Coutinho, with Anfield legend John Aldridge arguing:
"I think Joe Allen will start, and I can see exactly why, as well. You need grafters when you go to places like Old Trafford, and if that means leaving Philippe Coutinho on the bench, then so be it"
'Grafters'? With the greatest respect to Aldo, this is the kind of view I'd expect from Graeme Souness back in 1993. Modern LFC is not a team grafters, and nor should it be. The Reds are challenging for the title because of the team's fantastic attacking talent, and sacrificing a crucial component of that for a cautious - arguably fearful - approach could be a massive mistake.
Joe Allen made ZERO difference in midfield in the first half of the last game. Southampton continually waltzed through the massive holes in LFC's midfield, many of which were left by Allen. In the second half, Rodgers moved Allen out wide to combat the threat down the left flank, and he did well, but as a central midfielder, he basically failed.
From what I've seen of Allen this season, he seems to excel when he's given a very specific, localised job with a well-defined (and narrow) focus, i.e. Defend the left flank; man-mark a specific player; stop X from advancing into LFC's half etc. When he is given a role that demands broad responsibility in several different areas (i.e. central midfield), he is less successful, and the first half-of the Southampton game proved that once again.
As such, I want to see Coutinho in the team. Man United will fear the Brazilian a hell of a lot more than Allen, and to drop him for arguably the biggest game of the season would be, IMIO, a betrayal of the team's expansive ethos.
If Allen had excelled as a central midfielder against Southampton, I'd have no problem Coutinho dropping out, but if Allen starts, exactly the same thing will happen again. Additionally, having the Brazilian in the team will force United's midfielders/defenders to sit a little deeper, as they won't want to be caught out by inch-perfect through-balls to Sturridge and Suarez.
Allen doesn't offer that type of threat, and replacing a dangerous offensive weapon with a 'grafter' makes no sense to me. This prospective change is like Dalglish swapping out Peter Beardsley for Nigel Spackman (against Man Utd) during the 1988-89 season. It would never happen back then, and it shouldn't happen now (IMO).
--------------- Mignolet
Johnson ----- Skrtel -- Agger ---- Flanagan
------------ Hendo ----- Gerrard
---------------- Coutinho
------ Sterling ---------- Suarez
---------------- Sturridge
On current form, this is arguably LFC's best available team, so hopefully Rodgers will start with this XI, and make changes if/when the need arises.
The overriding view this week seems to be that LFC are favourites, and along with everyone else and their dog, Mark Lawrenson is confident of a comfortable LFC win. He told the BBC:
"Can United stop Liverpool's attack? I don't think so. The great thing from Liverpool's point of view is that they are so good on the break - they can counter-attack with pace and, if they play well, I see them winning comfortably".
Jan Molby added:
“United will have seen how Liverpool dismantled the likes of Spurs, Everton and Arsenal and will have had nightmares. Suarez and Sturridge should relish that battle.”
Liverpool have repeatedly buckled under this level of expectation in the past, and if the players go into the game believing their own hype, things could go pear-shaped very quickly. Fortunately, under Rodgers, the players seem infinitely more equipped to deal with this type of pressure, and that should stand the team in good stead this afternoon.
My Prediction: 3-2 to LFC, or a 3-3 draw.
Author: Jaimie K
Brendan Rodgers confirmed on Friday that Lucas and Mamadou Sakho will come back into the squad for today's game, but after beating Southampton 3-0 in the last game, it seems likely that Rodgers will stick with a winning team.
With one possible exception...
There seems to be a groundswell of support for Joe Allen to start the game ahead of Philippe Coutinho, with Anfield legend John Aldridge arguing:
"I think Joe Allen will start, and I can see exactly why, as well. You need grafters when you go to places like Old Trafford, and if that means leaving Philippe Coutinho on the bench, then so be it"
'Grafters'? With the greatest respect to Aldo, this is the kind of view I'd expect from Graeme Souness back in 1993. Modern LFC is not a team grafters, and nor should it be. The Reds are challenging for the title because of the team's fantastic attacking talent, and sacrificing a crucial component of that for a cautious - arguably fearful - approach could be a massive mistake.
Joe Allen made ZERO difference in midfield in the first half of the last game. Southampton continually waltzed through the massive holes in LFC's midfield, many of which were left by Allen. In the second half, Rodgers moved Allen out wide to combat the threat down the left flank, and he did well, but as a central midfielder, he basically failed.
From what I've seen of Allen this season, he seems to excel when he's given a very specific, localised job with a well-defined (and narrow) focus, i.e. Defend the left flank; man-mark a specific player; stop X from advancing into LFC's half etc. When he is given a role that demands broad responsibility in several different areas (i.e. central midfield), he is less successful, and the first half-of the Southampton game proved that once again.
As such, I want to see Coutinho in the team. Man United will fear the Brazilian a hell of a lot more than Allen, and to drop him for arguably the biggest game of the season would be, IMIO, a betrayal of the team's expansive ethos.
If Allen had excelled as a central midfielder against Southampton, I'd have no problem Coutinho dropping out, but if Allen starts, exactly the same thing will happen again. Additionally, having the Brazilian in the team will force United's midfielders/defenders to sit a little deeper, as they won't want to be caught out by inch-perfect through-balls to Sturridge and Suarez.
Allen doesn't offer that type of threat, and replacing a dangerous offensive weapon with a 'grafter' makes no sense to me. This prospective change is like Dalglish swapping out Peter Beardsley for Nigel Spackman (against Man Utd) during the 1988-89 season. It would never happen back then, and it shouldn't happen now (IMO).
--------------- Mignolet
Johnson ----- Skrtel -- Agger ---- Flanagan
------------ Hendo ----- Gerrard
---------------- Coutinho
------ Sterling ---------- Suarez
---------------- Sturridge
On current form, this is arguably LFC's best available team, so hopefully Rodgers will start with this XI, and make changes if/when the need arises.
The overriding view this week seems to be that LFC are favourites, and along with everyone else and their dog, Mark Lawrenson is confident of a comfortable LFC win. He told the BBC:
"Can United stop Liverpool's attack? I don't think so. The great thing from Liverpool's point of view is that they are so good on the break - they can counter-attack with pace and, if they play well, I see them winning comfortably".
Jan Molby added:
“United will have seen how Liverpool dismantled the likes of Spurs, Everton and Arsenal and will have had nightmares. Suarez and Sturridge should relish that battle.”
Liverpool have repeatedly buckled under this level of expectation in the past, and if the players go into the game believing their own hype, things could go pear-shaped very quickly. Fortunately, under Rodgers, the players seem infinitely more equipped to deal with this type of pressure, and that should stand the team in good stead this afternoon.
My Prediction: 3-2 to LFC, or a 3-3 draw.
Author: Jaimie K
Man Utd are weak right through the middle, they have no pace in CD or CM. We need to put pressure on the Utd centre-backs who are not good on the ball at all, Henderson should run all over them in midfield...................It is their cup final so no easy game, winnable?....................oh yes!!!
ReplyDeleteWhere do you get your info about the role that BR has asked Allen to play in particular matches ie mark a man or stop X advancing. I am interested in what tactics BR goes for but I can never find that level of detail from official sources or is it just your inerpretation?
ReplyDeleteI don't want to tempt fate but sendings off seem to be a feature this weekend. It would be a shame if a sending off decided things even if it were in Liverpool's favour.
COOOOOMMOOOOOOOOOOONN YOUUUUUU REEEEEDSSSSSSS
ReplyDeleteF**********K!!!!!!!! WOOOOOOOO!
ReplyDeleteManc Utd 1 Liverpool 3 simples
ReplyDeleteSimply said, simply done! God, I'm so geed.
ReplyDeleteWhat does it matter when last Pirlo has seen LFC play? Is Gerrard unknown to the football world?
ReplyDeleteThe biggest battle will be Rooney vs Gerrard.
ReplyDeleteSo what Logan, that's Pirlo's opinion, just like you and I have opinions. It's not as if Pirlo used some sort of detective skill or analysis that you or I or anyone else is incapable of doing, it's merely his opinion. He knows what he is talking about but by default I don't, right? I've paid close attention to Gerrard in his new role, I don't just have automatic opinions on everything.
ReplyDeleteGerrard has all the skills on the ball for the role, but I'm highlighting defensive issues. I've already pointed them out in the past.
I think that's a little harsh. Agger just lacks the physicality you sometimes need in the EPL, and therefore gets bullied by certain centre forwards like Benteke and Lukaku. He's a good defender otherwise. He just might be better suited to defending in a less physical league like Spain. Wonder if Barca are still keen on him?
ReplyDeleteDoes anyone here know how long Kolo's contract length is? Will he be a free agent at year end? If we don't extend, or choose to release him, do you think we'd be in for another centre half? Or look to one of Wisdom, Kelly or Ilori to fill 4th choice CB next season (assuming we don't move on any of our other CB's either)?
ReplyDeleteGerrard and Pirlo are two totally different players. Gerrard is only being accommodated into this new deeper role because he has lost his trademark explosiveness. BR never tried Gerrard at DM previously, he preferred Lucas, Allen and Sahin on occasions. Gerrard thing picked up an injury and to get him into the team BR slipped him into a role that at times requires less running and less ground to cover. Hendo and Allen cover Gerrard, when ideally the DM should be covering the players ahead of him. Go back and watch the Saints game, the ball went over the top of our midfield and Allen and Hendo easily overtook Gerrard in the race to get back, as if Gerrard was playing as a second striker.
ReplyDeleteHis contract ends in 2015. He will most probably see it out.
ReplyDeleteI agree it means nothing and has no relevance at all, it's just an opinion and moreover, professionalism. Pirlo probably has respect for players of Gerrard's reputation, and he's not going to go on record and say "Nah, Gerrard isn't that good, he can't play DM".
ReplyDeleteSerie A is slower, but players of Pirlo's caliber seem to have unlimited time on the ball. I'm sure you can see it with Del Piero and Ono in the A-league, even Isiias Sanchez for the Reds, they seem to have unlimited time on the ball and they are always one step ahead. Gerrard on the other hand is a much more explosive player and now has to adjust to a different mind set.
Interview from SKYSPORTS today.
ReplyDeleteGerrard on...HIS POSITIONAL CHANGE
I've had a bit of a positional change of late but it's not alien to me. I've played the position many, many times. It's something the manager spoke to me about on the first day he came in. He said 'I see you continuing to do what you've been doing but eventually I will change you into a holding midfielder'. That's what's been happening of late but I've enjoyed it.
I feel this position can help me a lot and keep me about for a lot longer, which is what I want to do. I want to enjoy the remaining years of my career. I feel really comfortable there and think it suits my game, where I am at with my age.
Gerrard on...HOLDING BACK
In this position you do an awful lot less high speed running. It's a lot more side-to-side in short bursts rather than long box-to-box runs. There has been times throughout my career, where maybe I've played as an attacking midfielder or as a number ten, when playing three games in six days it's difficult to repeat high distance numbers. In this position, the way I'm feeling, I feel I could play four (games) a week. We'll have to see, I'm at the stage where I've a year left after this season and I just take every week as it comes. I'm enjoying it now as much as when I made my debut and that's the key for me. The day I stop enjoying coming to work, smiling and playing with these top players, I'll call it a day.
Gerrard on...SPEAKING OUT
I am the type of player who isn't afraid to get things off my chest in a one-on-one situation with a manager behind closed doors. I'd never ever criticise a manager in public. Looking further back a few managers have moved me out where I don't want to be and the conversations have been a lot different. Now with experience I look back at managers like (Gerard) Houllier and Rafa Benitez, and other managers who played me out of position, and realise it certainly helped me with my career and (to make me) the player I am today. If I've got something to say I'd go to see him face to face, eye to eye and tell him how I feel. The conversation I had with Brendan over this positional change has given me a big boost and that's probably because he didn't spring it on me. I knew it was going to come eventually because of the first conversation I ever had with him and that's credit to him. That's what a good manager is, he plans years and years in advance and that's what he's done.
Cheers Logan. I guess that means we will probably have 4 settled CB's going into next season which is great if we also get CL. Can't wait!
ReplyDeleteThe big guns, the quotes are out!
ReplyDeleteFair enough, BR thought about it, but it was only implemented after Gerrard got injured. He's seemingly slower and less agile than ever. For me, there's a link there. All it is, is my opinion.
Because Gerrard has come out and said something does that mean you just uncritically accept it?
Gerrard is a liar! Is that what you want me to say?
ReplyDeleteRealize they are different players and understand the respect bit which is all good but i dont believe there is no place for Lucas in the first eleven.
ReplyDeleteThe goals scored against us this season is no accident well not always lol but the contribution of Lucas defensively is huge.
Now u can rest that sore typing finger Pete.
Henderson and Allen will easily overtake Lucas so what exactly is your point?
ReplyDeleteRodgers has explained why he has moved Gerrard to the deeper role. He can tackle, he can pass, he can read the game, create chances, create goals and he can still score goals too plus he is a physical presence. Do honestly not see what the problem is here. if we were bottom of the league and struggling with performances then i would raise question after question.
Why would Hendo and Allen easily overtake Lucas Allen is at best a part timer and Hendo is not a defensive mid.
ReplyDeleteOvertake meaning running passed Gerrard/Lucas with ease.
ReplyDeletePete is saying that Gerrard is slow when Lucas struggles with pace just as much.
That prediction is good. I'm pretty sure we're due a result there; I do think we're a better side, just, at the moment; and it's very hard for a team that's struggling just to turn it on because they *want* to. Whereas we look like coming into some serious form. So I've been thinking of 4-2 or something similar. But football's football...
ReplyDeleteAnyway, interesting possibilities regarding Allen as a tactical player. You might be on to something there. Of course Rodgers gives *all* his players specific instructions; but I wonder if Allen thrives on responsibility? So when he's given responsibility for a crucial team role he relishes the task?
I thought he was excellent against Swansea, and then against Southampton. Coutinho struggled with his role in that match and was well controlled by Southampton. Allen grew into the game and was, as he was against Swansea, crucial to our success. There's a nice performance video of Allen v Swansea on YouTube that's worth watching. You can see Allen's ability to transition the team, his range of passing, his technique and tenacity, and his energy.
I think at this point he's a realistic option for Coutinho. Not because he's a grafter -- Coutinho is that, if he's anything! I've never seen such a hard-working No. 10 -- but because he can link Gerrard and the attack from deeper positions with less risk than Coutinho, who tends to make play from deep by running with the ball a little longer than Allen would. Allen would break the press and pass; Coutinho wants to break the press, beat a man, light a barbecue, translate classical Chinese poetry, select his cufflinks to match the wine, and then pass. So in games where we expect to be under territorial pressure, particularly, where the opposition have pace in attack, Allen is a good option to have, I think.
I might play both of them in a compact, counter-attacking 4-1-2-1-2 modeled on Dortmund, with Sterling the player to miss out. A problem with that is that you end up with several players playing in the same areas, as we found against Southampton, so they have to be dynamic and fluid, they need to take responsibility -- which sounds like it'd suit a certain diminutive Welshman of our acquaintance pretty well.
Lucas has been cultured into a dedicated defensive midfielder who can give his attackers plenty of freedom. Lucas has been criticised for his 'recovery speed' or however Jaimie put it, but I've never seen Allen and Henderson overtake Lucas in an attempt to get back into a defensive position. You often like to reflect on the Spurs 5-0 thrashing. Our midfield was great, Lucas was the the midfield lynch-pin with Hendo and Allen interchanging with devastating effect. I've never seen Lucas so caught out of position or defensively unaware like I've seen Gerrard, not just at DM but through his entire career. For the majority of Gerrard's career he hasn't been trusted in such a deep and central role - Managers and former players have spoken out about this.
ReplyDeleteI want blood.
ReplyDeleteAllen and Henderson were bossing the midfield that night. Lucas had nothing to do that evening. Lucas attempted one tackle and it was not even successful!
ReplyDeleteHow many times have Henderson and Allen played as the two?
I do obviously cos I said as much. I prefer to see 11 against 11 and Liverpool to win playing the better football. Old fashioned I know but that's me
ReplyDeleteWe are not specifically discussing the two as a pair, it was just my example to highlight Lucas' very specific role.
ReplyDeletei want to see Suarez embarrassing Evra but that then Luis would need to play down the right :-)
ReplyDeleteI am pointing out that Lucas did not have much to do defensively because of Henderson and Allen doing all the mopping up.
ReplyDeleteNo not at all.
ReplyDeleteFrom my point of view it always seems that you just uncritically accept whatever Rodgers does or whatever someone says. Examples include Allen, Sakho, Alberto, Gerrard at DM, that transfer info article about finances, etc.
I think Gerrard has serious defensive issues. He may get better over time but I'm not content with the majority just instantly branding Lucas a squad player now because Gerrard is in the DM role and because it's Gerrard no one else will have a chance. This is just something I've focused on recently, I'm also personally interested because I like to play the position myself, and I'm usually a wing back so I pay close attention to defence. We will agree to disagree!
From what I've seen over the years Lucas' tactical awareness and defensive positioning has been excellent. On the ball no one is better than Gerrard and he can be lethal in such a dictating position on the pitch, but IMO he just lacks critical defensive attributes and because I'm prioritising defensive capability over offensive capability due to the nature of the position I believe the issues I've noticed should be raised. That's all I'm trying to do. I'm not saying you're wrong and I'm right, or Rodgers is wrong and I'm not. I've suggested why Gerrard is playing DM right now and his issues with it, which sooner or later, could impact the team.
ReplyDeleteAgree to disagree it is but you are going to have to live with Gerrard playing the deeper role till he retires ;-)
ReplyDeleteI want Flanagan to score the winner. The Scouse Cafu will strike again. I can feel it, it's only a matter of time!
ReplyDeleteWe cant play with both Sterling and Coutinho, we need Lucas or Allen in midfield, It´s too offensiv...
ReplyDeleteLove Stevie to bits, but I think part of the reason for the analysis above isn't about whether Lucas is playing in holding mid vs. Gerard but rather because Gerard will play regardless and this way we are adding a faster, fitter attacking midfielder (3 of Allen, Coutinho, Henderson, Sterling).
ReplyDeleteI know this will sound stupid but I would have prefered lucas and sakho not to be fit for today, why? Because it gives a massive headache to BR whether to start them or not. Massive dilemma, BR could screw it there. I wouldnt play them because they havent been playing in a long time just got back last week so they could disturb our attacking display, and who do you take off? Maybe sakho wouldnt be a big problem but lucas would, who would go out, hendo, coutinho? Maybe coutinho, and sometimes he puts an incredible masterclass performance! Anyway hope BR gets it right this time, cant lose this one, hope the boys go there unafraid and play their own game.
ReplyDeleteLets be honest here, this fixture is always the biggest game of the season no matter where both clubs are in the league. The passion of the fans and players makes it impossible to call a winner out this fixture no matter where the clubs are in the league.
ReplyDeleteThis is a fixure if we win puts us right in the mix for the league with 9 cup finals to go.
United have one cup final game left........ This match!
With more or less the same squad united won the league last year and had more points than we do at the same stage of the season.
I look at the history of both clubs and i see a lot of similarities. Tragedies,decades of dominance and a change of a legend at the helm who leaves behind a ageing squad.
A big win will lay down the biggest marker yet but defeat will leave the mancs singing " you lost the title in Manchester".
With Chelsea dropping points yesterday it's game on!
I like the suggestion of your midfield
ReplyDelete-------Gerrard----------
Hendo--------Allen----
-------Coutinho--------
That is exactly what we saw against Southampton i.e. the diamond formation ;-)
Wow. Agger is a very poor defender on borrowed time? And this got an upvote? Agger was always our best defender after Carra until he left, yes he's struggled this year, but he's also been unable to get a string of games together. He started this season with kolo, and our first three games were 3 hard-working clean sheets. He was back to that standard against Southampton last time out, so he deserves more games. I can't believe that you would fling such bile at our vice-captain. If you want to get rid of him, I'm sure barca or Man City would be interested, maybe if you were manager they could take him on a free.
ReplyDeleteThe guy lives for liverpool. He's stuck with us when other players have left, through some dark times, he has YNWA tattooed on his knuckles. Can't believe you'd turn your back on him after a few bad performances. Granted he may have some problems at the moment with power forwards, but of course they're working on it. What do you think about Kolo?
Heh, I know, except it really didn't work, we just ended up with Gerrard, Hendo and Allen standing next to each other more or less in the first half, watching Luke Shaw and Callum Chambers do whatever they wanted out wide...
ReplyDeleteThe big flaw with that set up, which we both like on paper, is that we are a much better team with Sterling in the side... He'll be key today as well... the thought of Sterling running at a Vidic in two minds about whether to follow Suarez or pick up the runner from deep is very tasty!
It did work in the second half when Coutinho was subbed for Sterling.
ReplyDeleteRodgers never changed the formation.
JK you know my thoughts on lucas over the years....... I've always seem him as a squad player at best. What people will start to see is either he needs to step up and offer more as a individual or he will be fazed out within the next 12 months. Gerrard who is nearly 7yrs senior to lucas in his 30's as now settled into that difficult DM position which at first looked somewhat suspect. Once we qualify for champs lge BR might go out and buy a world class DM which would then pity much close the door for lucas. I also cannot see him going to the world cup......best case, bench warmer for his national team.
ReplyDeleteI do not have anything against Lucas and never have. As long as we do not play both Lucas or Gerrard in the same team then we will be fine.
ReplyDeleteHowever, I would rather play Gerrard in the deeper role because he knows every pass in the book and he is a goal threat.
Lucas is to one dimensional whereas with Gerrard you do not know what he has up his sleeve.
Yeah, that's right actually; it was more that the formation was poorly implemented in the first half. Sterling scored his goal from the tip of the diamond didn't he, the shape was really clear. One of my goals of the season, that. Let's have some more of the same this afternoon!
ReplyDeleteConfirmed #LFC team v @ManUtd: Mignolet, Johnson, Skrtel, Agger, Flanagan, Gerrard, Allen, Henderson, Sterling, Suarez, Sturridge
ReplyDeleteConfirmed #LFC subs v @ManUtd: Jones, Sakho, Cissokho, Lucas, Coutinho, Moses, Aspas
------------Mignolet--------------
ReplyDeleteFlanno Skrtel Agger Johnson
------------Gerrard--------------
-------Hendo-----Allen----------
Sterling--Sturridge--Suarez--
That is probably how we will line up.
WTF PLAY COUTINHO RODGERS...
ReplyDeleteFFS
ReplyDeleteHe did not really have a great game against Soton did he?
ReplyDeleteI know but he could do damage against utd...We'll see...
ReplyDeleteSterling is boss at the moment. He deserves his place in the starting eleven.
ReplyDeleteThis is all about getting the Utd defenders tied up and giving Sterling room to make runs in amongst and behind them from deep, something Coutinho doesn't do with as much threat.
ReplyDeleteTo enable that we'll need to have a pacy press on their midfield and win the ball high up the pitch. It's a high-impact game-plan. We're going to open up on Utd like we did against Spurs and Everton. We can introduce Coutinho for more control later assuming we've got in front.
Everton and Spurs made the mistake of trying to control us by keeping possession: they underestimated our energy and organisation. Utd won't do that. They will probably try and burn us out by making the game take place in our half, having us come out and press then launching it into their front players, forcing us to build from deep instead. It's going to be a horribly tense match if we don't get an early lead! But this team selection makes me more confident.
If Henderson and Allen produce the same performance as they did against Spurs then Utd are screwed.
ReplyDeleteAgain Rodgers has set out the plan to press and allow no space or time on the ball for the opposition.
Going to be a thriller!
Right, the same performance against TEN men. You keep going on about Spurs as if it's some kind of evidence that Allen is a superstar. He's not.
ReplyDeleteRodgers had the same 'plan' against Southampton and it made no difference in the first half, but keep peddling the myth that Allen is somehow LFC's saviour.
And neither did Allen in the first half, yet, quelle surprise, you never mention that. He only started playing well when Rodgers gave him a specific task in the second half.
ReplyDeletespurs played most of that game with 11 men!
ReplyDeleteProve where I said Allen is LFC's saviour.
ReplyDeleteIt is you who has the issue with Allen.
I tell you what guys, before you get into this for the hundredth time this season... we're about to see a match which we can really judge Allen on. He's starting as a deliberate pick rather than because of injury in a massive game with high expectations. Let's save our judgement for 2 hours time...
ReplyDeleteWhat is your issue with Allen?
ReplyDeleteStop asking me stupid questions. I've explained at length my football-related issues with Allen.
ReplyDeleteThat happened to me twice when I tried to post on the "proof FSG tried to replace BR with De Boer" article. Very frustrating
ReplyDeleteYou have to look with better eyes than that....
ReplyDeleteThe Abyss, right?
ReplyDeleteYep. Sorry, you got me there. :(
ReplyDeleteIt's true though !!!!!! ;)
Was I right?
ReplyDeleteWhat are you apologising for? I absolutely love that film :-)
ReplyDeleteEvra played Suarez onside for his goal.
ReplyDeleteSweet.
It's one of my favourites too.
ReplyDeleteAlong with (An)Field of Dreams.......
I was apologising more for nicking a quote.
I drop film quotes into comments all the time. Field of Dreams is ace, I agree. I saw The Abyss on the big screen in London a few months ago. Just amazing. The scene where *spoiler* Bud brings his wife back to life after she drowns is one of the greatest ever IMO. *spoiler* Wish they'd release it on Blu Ray already
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