Liverpool v Newcastle United match banter
Posted on May 1st, 2011 | 16 Comments |
Let’s face it, it’s going to be hard work to take points off Liverpool as, under Dalglish, they’re making a good fist of pushing for European qualification. Realistically, a top 4 finish is beyond them but they could yet nick the 5th spot from Spurs.
If our form is tip-top I think we can make a good game of it, but anything less could mean a miserable time for our lads.
Two seasons ago Joey Barton got sent off at Anfield, which led to a bit of a tiff between him and then manager Alan Shearer. Alan Pardew insists that Joey is a different man under him though:
“You have to see how players react under your guidance – and I can’t fault Joey under mine.
“And knowing Joey, I don’t think it will prey on his mind. I think he’s strong enough to put it to one side.“
We need Joey on form today but I think the most important thing is that we take our chances in front of goal. We’ve only scored one goal in the three games since we hammered Wolves 4-1, which is the sort of goal-scoring form we need to rediscover.
Toon Toon!
Teams
Liverpool: Reina, Flanagan, Carragher, Skrtel, Johnson, Meireles, Lucal, Spearing, Maxi, Suarez, Kuyt.
Subs: Robinson, Ngog, Kyrgiakos, Gulacsi, Shelvey, Cole, Carroll.
Newcastle: Krul, Simpson, Williamson, Coloccini, Enrique, Barton, Nolan, Tiote, Gutierrez, Lovenkrands, Ameobi.
Subs: Ferguson, Perch, Ranger, R.Taylor, Kuqi, Harper, S.Taylor.
Ref: Peter Walton, who has been fairly tolerant this season, issuing just 3 reds and 67 yellows (4th from bottom in the card issuer league).
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get ya money on the toon today lads bcoz andy gray has predicted a liverpool win we usually get somthing when he says we will lose