Agree with what others say about Kelly's crossing. Imo Johnson couldn't play the inside forward role of cutting in on a front three. He'd work in a 4-4-2 when combining with a fullback but I think it's a stretch too far to play that extra 10-15 yards forwards and make things happen.

Reply 2066

thiccc

Original post by JoeK

Nah, the one where he buried the rebound he definitely went left. Not sure about the shoot-out, though.

In the shoot out he never took one.

Reply 2067

JoeK

Original post by pbsjohnz

In the shoot out he never took one.

I almost questioned whether he did. My mind went blank :colondollar:

Reply 2068

Straight up G

Original post by Zerforax

The whole article is full of crap. It's promoting flanks of Enrique/Adam and Kelly/Johnson. We'd get absolutely torn apart on the left flank and wouldn't get anywhere on the right flank, Johnson is best when supporting his man and making lightning runs from the deep, not when already in an advanced position.

Dani Alves has the same situation at Barca; the further forward they play him, the less effective he is, because he doesn't have that space to bomb into, he's not available for the crossfield, because he's at his best when already flying at high speed rather than having to race from scratch with the fullback to the ball. Zonalmarking mentioned this a few months back, before anyone accuses me of parroting them haha.

Reply 2069

Dorito

Was gutted when Alonso missed tonight. :sad:

Arbeloa and Alonso are both still class acts, would take them both back in a heart beat. I reckon Alonso will come back to us one day in the distant future. He is always banging on about how much he loved Liverpool.

Reply 2070

checkolad

Just re-watched it was definitely left, I always forget certain details in matches

Reply 2071

Zerforax

We should aim to bring Alonso back in a coaching role when he does hang up his boots. I think he'd make a better coach/manager than Carragher tbh.

Alonso's 30 now and has 2 years left with Real Madrid. Maybe they'd be willing to let him leave if they buy Modric? Probably not though, he plays in the vast majority of Real Madrid's games - over 50 in the last 2 seasons and 34+ league games in all 3 seasons in Spain (36 last season of 38..).

I'd imagine he would be in high demand, cost a fair bit and still want decent wages - which I'm not sure FSG would give.

Tbh I don't think he's going to lose much from his game in the next 5 years.

Anyway, we need to stop living in the past and aim to move forward. Would love to be a fly on the wall to find out what's going on behind the scenes.

(edited 11 years ago)

Reply 2072

checkolad

Original post by Zerforax

Yeh, the way he talks about the game you can tell he knows his stuff. Carragher is obviously a product of the English system. Would love to get people like Riise, Kuyt and Reina involves when they retire.

Reply 2073

Straight up G

Original post by Zerforax

Aside from Ronaldo, he's probably the single most important player in the Madrid team. Mourinho will know that, there's not a chance in hell that he'll leave this summer.

Reply 2074

The Baron

http://www.dailypost.co.uk/sport-news/liverpool-fc/2012/06/28/liverpool-fc-to-welcome-back-former-defender-sami-hyypia-55578-31277916/

Saw the headline, got really excited hoping he had taken a role with the club, followed by disappointment that he had not, followed by happiness that he will get a heroes welcome. Still hope to see him back with us one day.

It is a disgrace that he didn't get a testimonial in my book.

Reply 2075

checkolad

http://tomkinstimes.com/2012/06/the-great-roy-hodgson-and-the-lazy-arabs/ This make me laugh so much :biggrin:

Reply 2076

JoeK

Original post by The Baron

Possibly my favourite Liverpool player during my time supporting the club. Such a legend.

Reply 2077

L18

Met Sami at the SOS end of season do just before he left for Leverkusen.

Legend.

Reply 2078

R-KAM

Original post by Zerforax

We should aim to bring Alonso back in a coaching role when he does hang up his boots. I think he'd make a better coach/manager than Carragher tbh.

Would likely be a great addition, although no doubt quite a wee while down the line.

After listening to Carragher as a pundit for ITV, you'd be best keeping him away from any coaching!

Reply 2079

Mess.

Original post by R-KAM

Would likely be a great addition, although no doubt quite a wee while down the line.

After listening to Carragher as a pundit for ITV, you'd be best keeping him away from any coaching!