LIVERPOOL F.C. Season XVI - TORRES!!!!


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Benitez banking on experience

Rafael Benitez believes his Liverpool side's experience of playing in big matches will stand them in good stead going into Tuesday night's crunch Champions League showdown with Marseille.

Only a win at the Stade Velodrome will guarantee the Reds a spot in the knockout stages of a tournament they won in 2005 and were losing finalists in last season.

With a side crammed full of established internationals who have played at the highest level for years, Benitez knows the Merseysiders will not be lacking in experience.

And the Spaniard feels that could be a vital factor in tonight's make-or-break clash in the south of France.

'We know how to play under pressure,' said Benitez.

'If you want to win trophies, you must play in finals. And for us, this is like a final.

'We have experience of these situations. It is an important game but I have been hearing the same for one or two months. We know the situation we are in.'

The other three English teams in this season's Champions League - Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United - have already qualified, leaving Liverpool to battle it out on the final round of group matches to join them in the knockout phase.

It was always going to be a mountain to climb for the Reds from the moment they were defeated 1-0 at home by Marseille in October, but big victories since over Besiktas (8-0) and Porto (4-1) mean they are still in with a shout of a top-two finish in Group A.

'It's clear we made a big mistake losing (to Marseille) at home,' Benitez said.

'It is not easy to qualify every year. We were in a very good position last year but this year we need to play really well in Marseille if we are to qualify.

'But that is football. We needed to focus on this, prepare and look to find solutions for this game.

'We have seen a lot of their games in a row, 10 games from when we played them until now, and we know a lot about their team.'

Ryan Babel should be handed a starting place by Benitez after being on the bench for the 3-1 defeat to Reading on Saturday.

The Dutchman scored two in the thrashing of Besiktas at Anfield, and he said that win and the victory over Porto has injected some confidence into the team.

'These games will definitely make us believe we can reach the level we need to,' said the winger.

'If you play for Liverpool, there is always pressure but for the boys this is just another game - but we know how important it is.'

Striker Fernando Torres has reiterated his support for the manager, claiming it would be a 'mistake' for the club to replace him.

Benitez's future remains uncertain despite an apparent thaw in his relationship with owners George Gillett and Tom Hicks following a disagreement over transfer policy.

Torres said: 'It would be a huge mistake to think about changing the manager if we don't get the win we need.

'Rafa Benitez has done so much for this club and the staff, players and fans are behind him.

'It is the most important match since I joined.'
 

i think rafa knows tat his time is almost up. no wonder he call it 'the most important game' of his short anfield career. :cool:
 

CAPELLO FOR ENGLAND!!

Capello set for England talks

The Football Association are ready to make Fabio Capello the new England manager.

Confirmation of Jose Mourinho's withdrawal from the race to succeed Steve McClaren has paved the way for Capello to take the job, providing he backs up a publicly-stated desire to lead England back to the pinnacle of the international game in face-to-face meetings with FA chief executive Brian Barwick.

While the pair, and FA director of football development Sir Trevor Brooking, have yet to meet, talks have taken place with Capello's advisors.

It is anticipated the 61-year-old will fly into London at some point within the next 48 hours and, although Martin O'Neill, Marcello Lippi and Jurgen Klinsmann continue to be discussed, it now appears inevitable Capello will get the job.

A veteran of nine title wins during an illustrious career which has encompassed spells at Juventus, AC Milan and Real Madrid, Capello certainly fits the 'world-class' tag Barwick insisted was the minimum criteria required to replace McClaren, who was axed in the wake of England's failure to reach Euro 2008.

Capello's name immediately cropped up once McClaren's dismissal was confirmed and, with FA insiders quickly stating the Italian's inability to speak English would not prevent him getting the job, was always one of the favourites.

Mourinho's knowledge of the English game - and popularity among the fans - would have made him a better bet but now that option has been ruled out, Capello has arguably the most impressive CV among the remaining plausible candidates, even though fellow countryman Marcello Lippi steered Italy to World Cup glory last summer.

Although Capello has been out of work since leaving Real Madrid in June, he is one of the most respected coaches in the game, allying a mental toughness which saw him axe - and then restore - David Beckham from the Spanish giants' starting line-up last term, with an indisputed capability of building successful teams.

It has already been suggested former Chelsea favourite Gianfranco Zola could be brought into his coaching team, a move that would win favour with English fans, as well as aiding Capello in his battle against the language barrier.

Former England skipper Alan Shearer and current under-21 coach Stuart Pearce may also be heavily involved if, as appears increasingly likely, Capello is installed.

Ironically, given the prominence Beckham played in his last job, Capello's first game in charge would be against Switzerland at Wembley on February 6, when the LA Galaxy midfielder is likely to win his 100th cap.
 

Let's get ready to GUESS GUESS GUESS!


Correct Score Prediction = 3points!

Correct 1st Scorer for LFC = 1point!

Correct Last Scorer for LFC = 1point!

Hat-Trick Hero Perfect Guess Guess Guess! = 5points!

so in any game, the max point a participant can net is a total of 10points.


Sorting Out the Grey Areas.

1). in the event of 1-0 end result, the 1st scorer will be taken as the last scorer even though the participant might haf anticipated 2-0 or 22-0 and haf listed someone else as the last scorer.

2). the prediction is good till the Final Whistle, which includes Extra-time but not Penalty Shootout.


Current standings:

1) Cheesecake 17 points
2) roadrunner 14 points
3) jfoo 12 points
4) airfins 9 points
5) grumpy 7 points
6) kelccm 7 points
7) dfstan 7 points
8) zhapchit 7 points
9) xen0275 4 points
10) estronutz 3 points
11) blazer_works 3 points
12) roDz 3 points
13). canew 3 point
14). nemesis32(new entry!) 2 points
15). mpenza 1 point
16). dnd 1 point

Marseille v Liverpool
Champions League, Group A
Date: Tuesday, 11 December
Kick-off: 1945 GMT
Venue: Stade Velodrome

Team Update: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/foot...pe/7136346.stm

Marseille vs. LIVERPOOL

1). 1-0 Liverpool Win! (TORRES!) cheesecake
2). 4-0 Liverpool Win! (1st kuyt, last torres) blazer_workz
3). 7-0 Liverpool Win! (1st Torres, last Babel) zhapchit
4). 5-0 Liverpool Win! (1st Torres, Last Gerrard) kelccm (Guys, don't worry, this match is too late for me to watch....)









1 OFF SPECIAL GUESS GUESS GUESS CONTEST!


Who will be the NEW ENGLAND's GAFFER?????

each participant is allowed only 1 guess. the correct guess is worth an additional 5 POINTS!!

SUPER HOT ---> Fatty Capello!!!!!

Highly Likely --- > England's Hero, ALAN SHEARER! (he won't turn down the job becos he is a legend and the chance to become a true English HERO!)

Highly Unlikely --- > Italian Marcelo Lippi, Stuart Pearce, Lil' Sam (hahahaha!)

Dark Horses --- > Rubber Buang-is-tense, Martin O'Neill, Matt le Tissier

1). Fatty Capello! cheesecake
2). Josie MoaningRhino! kelccm
3). Jose Morinho - Scaglietti
4). Louis van Gaal - Zhapchit
5). Jose Moron - Roadrunner
6). the special one? - dfstan
7). jose moanrinho - jfoo
8). josie maureenrhino - grumpy
9). Josie moaning~on - airfins
 

4). 5-0 Liverpool Win! (1st Torres, Last Gerrard) kelccm (Guys, don't worry, this match is too late for me to watch....)


zai one. we all cheer in front of our monitors/tvs. :thumbsup:
 

to win the big ears, we've to beat mux-sell.


com'on u REDS!!!
 

Fernando Torres came from Spain, Olé, Olé
He came to make us great again, Olé, Olé
The Spion Kop will roar him on
He scores the goals and he scores for fun
And we all get blind drunk
When Torres scores a goal
 

Fernando Torres came from Spain, Olé, Olé
He came to make us great again, Olé, Olé
The Spion Kop will roar him on
He scores the goals and he scores for fun
And we all get blind drunk
When Torres scores a goal

i certainly hope so...


the future suddenly is so bleak.:(
 

Don't worry! If Rafa's gone i will take over! Maybe i'll bring Noh Alam Shah to Liverpool :bsmilie:

;p


i think u will see me take over SCOTLAND or Ireland! :bsmilie:
 

Let's get ready to GUESS GUESS GUESS!


Correct Score Prediction = 3points!

Correct 1st Scorer for LFC = 1point!

Correct Last Scorer for LFC = 1point!

Hat-Trick Hero Perfect Guess Guess Guess! = 5points!

so in any game, the max point a participant can net is a total of 10points.


Sorting Out the Grey Areas.

1). in the event of 1-0 end result, the 1st scorer will be taken as the last scorer even though the participant might haf anticipated 2-0 or 22-0 and haf listed someone else as the last scorer.

2). the prediction is good till the Final Whistle, which includes Extra-time but not Penalty Shootout.


Current standings:

1) Cheesecake 17 points
2) roadrunner 14 points
3) jfoo 12 points
4) airfins 9 points
5) grumpy 7 points
6) kelccm 7 points
7) dfstan 7 points
8) zhapchit 7 points
9) xen0275 4 points
10) estronutz 3 points
11) blazer_works 3 points
12) roDz 3 points
13). canew 3 point
14). nemesis32(new entry!) 2 points
15). mpenza 1 point
16). dnd 1 point

Marseille v Liverpool
Champions League, Group A
Date: Tuesday, 11 December
Kick-off: 1945 GMT
Venue: Stade Velodrome

Team Update: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/foot...pe/7136346.stm

Marseille vs. LIVERPOOL

1). 1-0 Liverpool Win! (TORRES!) cheesecake
2). 4-0 Liverpool Win! (1st kuyt, last torres) blazer_workz
3). 7-0 Liverpool Win! (1st Torres, last Babel) zhapchit
4). 5-0 Liverpool Win! (1st Torres, Last Gerrard) kelccm (Guys, don't worry, this match is too late for me to watch....)
5). 2-0 Liverpool wins! (1st.: F. Torres, Last: S. Gerrard) Canew.









1 OFF SPECIAL GUESS GUESS GUESS CONTEST!


Who will be the NEW ENGLAND's GAFFER?????

each participant is allowed only 1 guess. the correct guess is worth an additional 5 POINTS!!

SUPER HOT ---> Fatty Capello!!!!!

Highly Likely --- > England's Hero, ALAN SHEARER! (he won't turn down the job becos he is a legend and the chance to become a true English HERO!)

Highly Unlikely --- > Italian Marcelo Lippi, Stuart Pearce, Lil' Sam (hahahaha!)

Dark Horses --- > Rubber Buang-is-tense, Martin O'Neill, Matt le Tissier

1). Fatty Capello! cheesecake
2). Josie MoaningRhino! kelccm
3). Jose Morinho - Scaglietti
4). Louis van Gaal - Zhapchit
5). Jose Moron - Roadrunner
6). the special one? - dfstan
7). jose moanrinho - jfoo
8). josie maureenrhino - grumpy
9). Josie moaning~on - airfins
 

Let's get ready to GUESS GUESS GUESS!


Correct Score Prediction = 3points!

Correct 1st Scorer for LFC = 1point!

Correct Last Scorer for LFC = 1point!

Hat-Trick Hero Perfect Guess Guess Guess! = 5points!

so in any game, the max point a participant can net is a total of 10points.


Sorting Out the Grey Areas.

1). in the event of 1-0 end result, the 1st scorer will be taken as the last scorer even though the participant might haf anticipated 2-0 or 22-0 and haf listed someone else as the last scorer.

2). the prediction is good till the Final Whistle, which includes Extra-time but not Penalty Shootout.


Current standings:

1) Cheesecake 17 points
2) roadrunner 14 points
3) jfoo 12 points
4) airfins 9 points
5) grumpy 7 points
6) kelccm 7 points
7) dfstan 7 points
8) zhapchit 7 points
9) xen0275 4 points
10) estronutz 3 points
11) blazer_works 3 points
12) roDz 3 points
13). canew 3 point
14). nemesis32(new entry!) 2 points
15). mpenza 1 point
16). dnd 1 point

Marseille v Liverpool
Champions League, Group A
Date: Tuesday, 11 December
Kick-off: 1945 GMT
Venue: Stade Velodrome

Team Update: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/foot...pe/7136346.stm

Marseille vs. LIVERPOOL

1). 1-0 Liverpool Win! (TORRES!) cheesecake
2). 4-0 Liverpool Win! (1st kuyt, last torres) blazer_workz
3). 7-0 Liverpool Win! (1st Torres, last Babel) zhapchit
4). 5-0 Liverpool Win! (1st Torres, Last Gerrard) kelccm (Guys, don't worry, this match is too late for me to watch....)
5). 2-0 Liverpool wins! (1st.: F. Torres, Last: S. Gerrard) Canew.
6). 2-0 Liverpool wins! (1st Torres, last Torres) roadrunner








1 OFF SPECIAL GUESS GUESS GUESS CONTEST!


Who will be the NEW ENGLAND's GAFFER?????

each participant is allowed only 1 guess. the correct guess is worth an additional 5 POINTS!!

SUPER HOT ---> Fatty Capello!!!!!

Highly Likely --- > England's Hero, ALAN SHEARER! (he won't turn down the job becos he is a legend and the chance to become a true English HERO!)

Highly Unlikely --- > Italian Marcelo Lippi, Stuart Pearce, Lil' Sam (hahahaha!)

Dark Horses --- > Rubber Buang-is-tense, Martin O'Neill, Matt le Tissier

1). Fatty Capello! cheesecake
2). Josie MoaningRhino! kelccm
3). Jose Morinho - Scaglietti
4). Louis van Gaal - Zhapchit
5). Cupello - Roadrunner
6). the special one? - dfstan
7). jose moanrinho - jfoo
8). josie maureenrhino - grumpy
9). Josie moaning~on - airfins
 

bad feeling towards tonight's game.

our record there is F9. :(
 

Marseille is currently 13th in the French league, one position above Toulose (sounds familiar? :bsmilie: )
 

Marseille is currently 13th in the French league, one position above Toulose (sounds familiar? :bsmilie: )

:( still, it would b comforting if i know dirty kite is not playing n see-so-sicko is not in the team.
 

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