Back to winning days

After taking care of Sparta the focus is now back to the league and we will visit the Hammers. Stevie G will be back and we need some magic in order to take 3 points home.

My Team Prediction:
Reina
Kelly
Carragher
Skrtel
Johnson
Lucas
Meireles
Kuyt
Gerrard
Maxi
Suarez

Result 2:0

Match Report 110224 vs Sparta Prague

1-0 and a late goal by Kuyt sent us through to the last 16. We were in control in general although at times the Sparta counter attack did provide some scares, and at the end we are through despite a dull performance.

Players Rating:
Reina: 7 Another clean sheet.
Kelly: 7.5 Very impressive before he was injured.
Kyrgiakos: 7 Solid performance.
Agger: 7 Did well before his injury
Wilson: 6.5 A feel early scares but in general he did OK.
Lucas: 7 Solid in general and almost scored another screamer.
Poulsen: 6 Too many miss passes.
Kuyt: 7.5 Scored the only goal.
Meireles: 7 Impressive performance with a superb assist from corner.
Cole: 6.5 Tried very hard to impress but still not in good match form.
Ngog: 6 Missed too many chances.

Substitutions:
Carragher: 7 Came on and directed the defense well.
Spearing: 6.5 A good display.
Skrtel: 6.5 Not enough time to impress.

King Kenny: 6.5 Although performance was not too good but he will be relieved on his first European win.

Sparta Prague: 6 Did not offer much Apart from a few counter attacks.

Man of the Match: Kuyt. Impressive goal at a crucial time.

Win it for the King part II

King is still unbeaten in Europe for us but we need to win to qualify. We are still without many key players but the remaining players should stand up and be counted and win it for the King.

My Team Prediction:
Reina
Kelly
Carragher
Skrtel
Johnson
Lucas
Meireles
Kuyt
Cole
Maxi
Ngog

Result 2:0

Match Report 110217 at Sparta Prague: A boring draw

0:0 and it is a very boring draw. We now have a slight advantage coming home, but then we need to make sure we have a clean sheet or else we need to score 2 goals to past through. We have no shot on target so we need to improve a lot next week.

Players Rating:
Reina: 7.5 Make a few saves to protect the clean sheet.
Johnson/Carragher/Kyrgiakos: 6.5 Solid defense.
Wilson: 7 Another good performance.
Lucas: 7 Made many good passes.
Aurelio: 6.5 Not impressive.
Kuyt/Meireles/Maxi: 6.5 Cannot break through.
Ngog: 6.5 Not doing well.

Substitutions:
Cole: 6.5 Not much contribution.
Skrtel: 6.5 Not enough time to impress.

King Kenny: 6.5 Would be disappointed about the performance in his first European game, and need to improve the team in the 2nd leg.

Sparta Prague: 6.5 Did OK.

Man of the Match: Reina. Another well deserved clean sheet.

Win it for the King

After 9,394 days King Kenny finally manage his first European game for Liverpool. Sparta Prague may have not played a competitive game for 2 months, but this is their home ground and we need to guard against complacency if we want to go home with an advantage.

My Team Prediction:
Reina
Kelly
Carragher
Skrtel
Johnson
Lucas
Aurelio
Kuyt
Meireles
Maxi
Ngog

Result 2:0

Match Report 110212 vs Wigan Athletic: Setback

1:1 and it is a minor setback as our winning streak came to an end. To be honest we did not do much for a win and a draw is a fair result on this day. The draw has dampened our slight hope of finishing 4th, but with 11 games to go there are still a lot to fight for and we shall fight till the end.

Players Rating:
Reina: 7 Solid in general.
Kelly: 6.5 A good performance.
Carragher: 7 Lead the line well.
Skrtel: 6.5 Had a header above the bar.
Johnson: 6.5 Slight tiredness after the midweek international game
Maxi: 6.5 A good run.
Meireles: 7.5 Another great goal.
Lucas: 7 Solid in the middle.
Aurelio: 6.5 Solid but not impressive.
Kuyt: 6.5 Run hard as usual but without any deadly move.
Suarez: 8 Hit the post and bar.

Substitutions:
Ngog: 6 Failed to impress.
Jovanovic: 6 Not enough time to impress.

King Kenny: 6.5 Would be disappointed about the performance, but he should be able to improve the team.

Wigan Athletic: 7 Did well and worth the point.

Man of the Match: Suarez. Getting better and better.

Match Report 110212 vs Wigan Athletic: Setback

1:1 and it is a minor setback as our winning streak came to an end. To be honest we did not do much for a win and a draw is a fair result on this day. The draw has dampened our slight hope of finishing 4th, but with 11 games to go there are still a lot to fight for and we shall fight till the end.

Players Rating:
Reina: 7 Solid in general.
Kelly: 6.5 A good performance.
Carragher: 7 Lead the line well.
Skrtel: 6.5 Had a header above the bar.
Johnson: 6.5 Slight tiredness after the midweek international game
Maxi: 6.5 A good run.
Meireles: 7.5 Another great goal.
Lucas: 7 Solid in the middle.
Aurelio: 6.5 Solid but not impressive.
Kuyt: 6.5 Run hard as usual but without any deadly move.
Suarez: 8 Hit the post and bar.

Substitutions:
Ngog: 6 Failed to impress.
Jovanovic: 6 Not enough time to impress.

King Kenny: 6.5 Would be disappointed about the performance, but he should be able to improve the team.

Wigan Athletic: 7 Did well and worth the point.

Man of the Match: Suarez. Getting better and better.

Make it Five

We are in a good run and tonight we have the chance to extend it. After 10 days of training Suarez should be ready to make his full debut, and we will have a new source of attacking. And Reina will be looking for his 5th consecutive clean sheet.

My Team Prediction:
Reina
Kelly
Carragher
Agger
Johnson
Lucas
Meireles
Kuyt
Gerrard
Maxi
Suarez

Result 2:0

Match Report 110206 at Chelsea: Great tactician

1-0 and this is the result of a great tactician and a superb team effort. King Kenny really knows about tactic and once again he is spot on. With a strong midfield we controlled the midfield, defend superbly, and taken our chances well. Now we are back to top 6 and only 6 points behind top 4, so anything is possible.

Players Rating:
Reina: 7.5 Rarely tested but still need to make a save to keep the clean sheet.
Carragher: 8 Back from injury with a superb performance.
Skrtel: 7 Picking up his form gradually.
Agger: 7.5 Superb defending.
Kelly: 7 Solid in defending.
Lucas: 7.5 Protect the back 4 well.
Meireles: 7.5 Another superbly taken goal.
Johnson: 7 Good defending in general.
Gerrard: 7.5 Lead the team well with a superb assist.
Maxi: 7 Missed a sitter but at the end it was no harm.
Kuyt: 7.5 Another tireless performance.

Substitutions:
Aurelio: 6.5 Did well when came up
Poulsen: 6.5 Provided the neeed protection in the dying minutes.

King Kenny: 7.5 Another masterstroke.

Chelsea: 6 Need to find a formation to move forward, but it won't be easy.

Man of the Match: Carragher. Superb defending.

Double

Show him he is wrong.

My Team Prediction:
Reina
Kelly
Carragher
Agger
Johnson
Lucas
Merieles
Kuyt
Gerrard
Maxi
Suarez

Result 2:0

Match Report 110202 vs Stoke City: A great start

2-0 and it is a great start for the reborn team. King Kenny surprised most people with a 3421 starting lineup. It proved to be a effective one against Stoke and although it takes 47 minutes for us to break the deadlock, at the end it is a well deserved and comfortable win.

Players Rating:
Reina: 7.5 Reflex save to keep another clean sheet.
Skrtel: 7 Good performance.
Kyrgiakos: 7.5 Good assist on the first goal.
Agger: 7 Carry the ball forward Comfortably
Kelly: 7 Another nice performance.
Lucas: 7 Solid in the middle.
Aurelio: 7 Solid performance.
Gerrard: 7 A good performance.
Meireles: 7.5 Good strike goal.
Kuyt: 8 Lead the line well and a great assist.

Substitutions:
Suarez: 7.5 A great debut goal.
Shelvey: 7 Did well when called up.

King Kenny: 7.5 A master stroke tactic and would be delighted about the team performance.

Stoke City: 6.5 Did not offered much to guarantee any point.

Man of the Match: Kuyt. Proved he can be playing in the front.

Rebirth

A new year, a new lineup. A new start. Two new heroes. We still have a slim hope, and we will fight for it.

My Team Prediction:
Reina
Kelly
Carragher
Agger
Johnson
Lucas
Meireles
Kuyt
Gerrard
Maxi
Suarez

Result 2:0

Beginning of a new era

After a rollercoaster ride on the close of transfer window, we have two news forwards and two left. The team should be stronger, and it will be more closer to what King Kenny wants.

As for that player who want to leave, he treated himself as just one of our employee. We already paid his salary, so no need to thank him.

He will always walk alone.

January Month Report

3W1D1L, we are out of FA Cup, but we get King Kenny back and are gradually climbing up the table. Future looks bright, and we shall keep climbing up the table as high as we can.

Players of the Month: (1) Kelly 7.10 (2) Reina 7.07 (3) Meireles 6.92. Kelly is the biggest beneficiary from the coming back of the King, and he took the right back position as his own. Reina is ever present in the month with 2 clean sheets and numerous saves. After moved to central midfield Meireles finally shown his worth with 2 superb goals on his account.

February Prediction:
2/2 Stoke City (h) We need to take a revenge on losing away at their home.
2/6 Chelsea (a) Chelsea is back to their own standard so it will be a tough match for us.
2/12 Wigan Athletic (h) Another home game and we need to take home 3 points.
2/17 Sparta Prague (a) King Kenny's first European match for us as manager.
2/24 Sparta Prague (h) A good result on this night should take us through.
2/27 West Ham United (a) A good chance for us to have the 2nd double of the season.

Match Report 110126 vs Fulham: Result matters

1:0 and it was a win that bring us back to 7th place, the highest this season. The performance was not really good, but at the end it is the result that really matters. The rebuilding work still needs to continue, but we are on the right track now.

Players Rating:
Reina: 7.5 Superb saves to keep another clean sheet.
Kelly: 6.5 A good performance in general.
Skrtel: 6.5 Solid performance.
Agger: 6.5 Solid but was unable to carry the ball forward.
Johnson: 7 Comfortable on the left.
Meireles: 7.5 Another good performance and played a big part in the goal.
Poulsen: 6.5 Played well before he is tired out.
Kuyt: 6.5 A bit tired.
Gerrard: 6.5 Not influential.
Maxi: 6.5 Had a few chances but could not take them.
Torres: 7 Lively, and have a goal wrongly ruled offside.

Substitution:
Shelvey: 6.5 Another solid performance when called upon.
Aurelio: 6.5 Did well when called up.

King Kenny: 7 Would be delighted about the result, but still need to improve the team performance.

Fulham: 6 Had been very solid in trying to get a point.

Men of the Match: Reina/Meireles. Good performances that bring us 3 points.

Keep winning

After a well deserved win at the Wolves we are now back to Anfield. With King Kenny as manager the confidence is back and result is starting to come our way. Stevie G is also back, and no doubt he will want to impress and bring King Kenny a long overdue Anfield victory.

My Team Prediction:
Reina
Kelly
Skrtel
Agger
Johnson
Lucas
Meireles
Kuyt
Gerrard
Maxi
Torres

Result 2:0

Match Report 110122 at Wolverhampton Wanderers: Pass and move

3-0 and finally King Kenny won his first game for us after 20 years. The players are now more confident, and it can be witnessed especially from the last goal, that we passed 31 times before Torres tapped in easily. We can tell that the players are much more confident, and we will start winning games from now on.

Players Rating:
Reina: 7.5 Superb save to maintain the lead before half time.
Kelly: 7 Getting the right back spot at his own.
Skrtel: 7 A solid performance.
Agger: 7 Another good performance.
Johnson: 7 More comfortable at the left.
Lucas: 7 Solid display.
Poulsen: 7 One of his better performance with us.
Kuyt: 7.5 Worked hard and was crucial in the build up of the last goal.
Meireles: 8 Box to box performance.
Maxi: 7 A good performance.
Torres: 7.5 Scored 2 goals and confidence is back.

Substitutions:
Shelvey: 7 Good performance and should have scored one.
Aurelio: 7 Did well.

King Kenny: 7.5 Would be very delighted about this win. Need to sort out some unnecessary mistake by the defense though.

Wolverhampton Wanderers: 6. No complains in losing to us.

Man of the Match: Meireles. Scored one, created one and played very well.

Beat the wolves

Wolves are a difficult place to visit and we have not win there for 3 decades. We have yet to win under King Kenny, so we need to defy all odds and bring three points home.

My Team Prediction:
Reina
Kelly
Kyrgiakos
Agger
Johnson
Lucas
Meireles
Kuyt
Cole
Maxi
Torres

Result 2:0

Match Report 110116 vs Everton: Better performance

2-2 and in terms of performance, we are getting better and better. However it has yet to translate into result, but we need to do so as soon as possible. There are still 16 games and 48 points to play for, so there is still a lot to fight for, so there is still a long way to go.

Players Rating:
Reina: 6.5 No protection for the 2 goals conceded.
Kelly: 7.5 A very assured performance.
Skrtel: 5.5 Once again it was another disappointed performance.
Agger: 6.5 Solid but unfortunately get sicked and couldn't carry on.
Johnson: 7 A much better performance and provided a deadly cross for the first goal scored.
Lucas: 7 Solid in the middle.
Spearing: 7 A good first league start.
Kuyt: 7 Coolly taken penalty.
Meireles: 7 Opened his scoring account with a nice shot.
Maxi: 6.5 Have a few chances denied.
Torres: 7 Getting better and better and was unlucky to hit the post.

Substitutions:
Kyrgiakos: 6.5 Solid when came up.
Shelvey: 6.5 Good performance.

King Kenny: 7 Would be disappointed about how we conceded the goals. But he can take positives from the players performance in general.

Everton: 6.5 Fight hard and at the end the draw is justified.

Man of the Match: Kelly. Getting more assure game by game.

215

After the 172th Merseyside Derby, King Kenny left us. 43 games later, he is now back to lead us in the 215th Merseyside Derby. The team is still low in confidence, without the captain and vice captain, but this is a derby and the players will be lifted up.

My Team Prediction:
Reina
Kelly
Skrtel
Agger
Aurelio
Lucas
Meireles
Kuyt
Cole
Maxi
Torres

Result: 2-0