[Locke.]

Kuyt

[Dan_]

Originally posted by David_Purdy
Kuyt

Doesn't score for months in the prem then gets two in two games, typical

[Locke.]

Riera. (Thank **** for that, thought we might have lost today)

[Dan_]

Originally posted by David_Purdy
Riera. (Thank **** for that, thought we might have lost today)

Aye,curse of Steve Bruce lol.Good finish by Riera and a nice assist by El Zhar.Think it'll be another 3-2?

[Locke.]

Originally posted by Dan_

Aye,curse of Steve Bruce lol.Good finish by Riera and a nice assist by El Zhar.Think it'll be another 3-2?

Yeah Kuyt to get another in the late 80's

[Locke.]

3-2, Kuyt

[Dan_]

Originally posted by David_Purdy

Yeah Kuyt to get another in the late 80's

You called it! What a finish

[BigSister]

Accrington won again yay but only beat Luton so nothing to shout about lol

[Dan_]

Luton aren't that bad, they would be around the same place as you in the table but for the points deductions.

2-0 win for us against Salisbury.We could and should have won by more but Morison was uncharacteristically wasteful in front of goal.Still not sure we have what it takes to get in the play-offs this year, 16 games in and the manager's still not settled on his best team yet.

[BigSister]

oh right well thats makes me better then heh
Playing shewsbury tonight not holding out any hope for a win there though
And wycombe saturday `prob lose that one too but i hope we win as peter taylor manages them now

[Dan_]

Shrewsbury are my tip to win the league, so I'd imagine you're for a tough game.Hope you beat Wycombe, still dislike the idiot Taylor

[BigSister]

lol i knew you say that
I agree over shewsbury though not holdng out for much

[Dan_]

Lol, don't think I'll ever forgive Taylor for the complete lack of passion he showed whilst manager here.

We are playing Horsham in the FA Cup on Saturday, good chance of us getting into the first round again this year.Draw for that is this Sunday on ITV1.

[BigSister]

Yeah i saw that ill be at work though sunday but ill find out when i get home

[Dan_]

I see David Beckham is joining AC Milan on loan.

[Locke.]

Yeah, think he will move back to the US at the end of the season though, he won't fit in in the Italian League.

[Locke.]

REINA SPURRED ON BY FATHER'S PRESENCE

Pepe Reina admits he will have an extra motivation to perform well when Liverpool face Atletico Madrid in the Champions League tonight.
The Reds stopper's primary goal is to help Rafael Benitez's side pick up the three points that would go some way to booking Liverpool's place in the knockout stage of the competition.

But while victory is high on his agenda, there is another reason why Reina is keen to impress in the Spanish capital.

It is one that stems from the fact that his father Miguel - himself a former Atletico goalkeeper - will be making a rare appearance in the stands at the Vicente Calderon to watch his son in action.

"It's not usual for him to come to games as he gets very nervous and it's better for his health if he stays at home," Reina told reporters at the pre-match press conference.

"But this place [Atletico] feels like home to him and as it's not too far from where he lives, it's great that he is going to be here. He was a goalkeeper so he knows exactly the kind of things I am going through during a game."

Both sides head into the match having picked up maximum points from their opening two Group D matches.

But while Liverpool have continued that form in the domestic league, it has been a different story for Atletico who have lost their last three in La Liga.

It is statistic that has little relevance to Reina who is convinced Javier Aguirre's men will provide the Reds with their toughest contest to-date in Europe.

"It's a big test against a big club that are doing the right things, mainly in the Champions League, so it's going to be a great game," he said.

"Both teams are in a great position in the competition and maybe if we win we have almost done the first job and can be more focused on the league.

"I don't think we are favourites. Atletico are playing at home and must take the initiative.

"I didn't do so well on this ground in La Liga. We had a final of the Intertoto cup that was a bit better, but it's always a difficult stadium to play in.

"It's always a nice atmosphere and as a footballer you always want to play in a stadium like this."

Reports in Spain ahead of the clash have suggested Atletico's star striker, Sergio Aguero, will be rested for the visit of the Reds.

It is something many observers feel would be a huge boost for Liverpool - but not Reina, who feels the hosts have enough talent at their disposal to cause problems no matter who starts for them.

"He's a fantastic player but I can see that Atletico are not only Aguero," he said. "They also have very good players like Sinama Pongolle and Forlan. I always prefer to play against the best players."

The Reds go into the clash with the Atletico without one of their own best players, with Fernando Torres ruled out of the squad that made the trip to Madrid through injury.

Reina admits it was a frustrating moment for the Reds number nine when he realised he would be unable to make an emotional return to Madrid, but he is already set his sights on a reunion when the two sides lock horns at Anfield on November 4.

"He told us to be lucky," he said when asked if Torres had given a meesage to the squad ahead of the match. "It was an important game for him but I think in the second match in Liverpool he will be with us."

Reina also revealed that the Reds' recent knack for turning possible defeat into victory has instilled a strong belief in the squad.

"It's always been the character of our team to never give up," he said.

"It's a good thing but we must improve so that we are not always falling behind.

"We have already turned around five results and it's a positive for us. What is sure is that the mentality of the team is strong and that's important."

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http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/drill...81022-0823.htm

If we beat these tonight, without our top scorer, then I think we have a very good chance at winning the champions league again this season.

[Locke.]

Sinama Pongolle playing against us tonight; was one of my favourite players when he played for us, really annoyed when we sold him.

[Locke.]

Luis Garcia is playing too
He was my favourite player when he played for us.

[Wildcat!]

What about El Hadj Diouf! He is from my country!

[Locke.]

Originally posted by Aint_mad_atcha
What about El Hadj Diouf! He is from my country!

I had him on the back of my shirt a few years ago, was my favourite at first but then started playing on the right-wing and not really scoring much. I can remember he spat at someone in the crowd or something

[Wildcat!]

yeah hedid!
He is a bit of a tit! But they didnt use him right at liverpool

[Dan_]

I thought Diouf was a good player at times for Liverpool but he was just too inconsistent.I remember going to a game against Man City and he gave their left back a torrid time.

Liverpool currently 1-0 up against Athletico Madrid, goal from Robbie Keane.Pongolle and Luis Garcia not really done much for Madrid so far, was sorry to see both of them leave though.

[Locke.]

Athletico aren't as strong as I was expecting, if they don't change in the second half then it will be an easy 3-0. Expect to see Kuyt & Babel in the second half, prefferably Babel.

[Dan_]

I thought Athletico were a really good side going forward and with our defence not being that strong at the moment, I expected them to pose us problems but it just isn't happening.