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[Video] Luis Suarez passes the test

Aug 25, 11

Posted by Ron in Carling Cup, Featured, Suarez, Videos

A good test for foreign players coming in to the Premier League for the first time is how well they handle playing against lower league opposition away from home during the middle of the week. It is a myth that top class foreign players battle in England when they have to travel to play lower league teams in stadiums that barely...

Who shone and who flopped against Exeter?

Liverpool got off to a perfect start in The Carling Cup on Wednesday night against Exeter by winning 3-1. It was rather a surprise to some fans when they saw the starting lineup that Dalglish had opted for which included Suarez. This was a clear sign that Dalglish is not taking this tournament lightly which makes sense as it gives...

[Video] All the goals from Liverpool’s 3-1 win over Exeter

Aug 25, 11

Posted by Ron in Carling Cup, Featured, Reviews, Videos

Many fans were surprised to see Kenny Dalglish start with a very strong lineup on Wednesday night against Exeter in the second round of the Carling Cup. It was clear that Dalglish is taking this competition seriously this year and the players did not let us down as we ran out 3-1 winner thanks to goals from Suarez, Maxi and...

Evidence that Dalglish is taking the Carling Cup seriously as he names a strong lineup

Aug 24, 11

Posted by Ron in Carling Cup, Previews

Kenny Dalglish is taking the Carling Cup seriously as he has named a very strong starting lineup to take on Exeter tonight (Wednesday). Luis Suarez is starting up-front, most likely to give him more game time so he gets sharper after his Copa America run this summer. Many fans had thought that Dalglish would name a slightly...

Tottenham 4 – Liverpool 2

What a disaster! I do not think I have seen Liverpool play so badly as they did in the first 45 minutes of yesterdays Carling Cup game against Tottenham. We looked lost and seemed to forget that one has to defend when playing the game. Well it would have helped if we had forgotten how to defend but remembered how to attack but even...

Gerrard and Keane will not play against Spurs

Rafa came out today and said that Gerrard and Keane will not be playing in the Carling Cup tomorrow against Spurs. It is really no surprise as I see a lot more first team regulars being rested tomorrow for this tie. Stevie needs a rest as he has been playing a lot of football lately and so to Keane who is also carrying a slight...