Match Day Thread Vs Bournemouth (H)

Nope we still need another 10 points in case we go into administration and get docked 10 points

#nojinx

 

The problem is, we don’t have the midfield to drag the opposition out of space. Keita and Ox are the only two who can dribble with the ball and create space. And they’re the only ones who can really support the front 3.

We’re heavily reliant on full backs to support the attackers - and Trent is proving to be a very big loss.

 

Agreed. But the idea that Clyne would have filled the void is laughable.

 

Yep nowhere to be seen for a season and a half somewhow he is a saviour. Remember none of the goals we have conceded in those two games have had anything to do with the right back position

 

100% agree.

What we've missed is width and an attacking outlet on the right which usually comes from RB. That's not what Clyne does either.

 

Yep Clyne wouldn’t have been able to do that. But what Clyne would have provided is a solid defensive option at right back, and eliminates the need to use non natural CB’s in that position ie Gomez, Milner, Hendo.

Square holes, round pegs ...

 

TAA return?....Hendo back?.....still no Wijn?

 

I like Capello.. I don't want them to have Fabio.


How about Roy Hodgson instead.

 

4 things i want to see from LFC this weekend.


1. Bournemouth struggling to get our of their half. This will tell me the press is intense and applied well.

2. Fast precise passing. Bournemouth play open, there should be no excuse for slow sloppy passing in this game. Again it points to a side with intent and some confidence in itself

3. Tough tackling. I would like to see Lfc dinged for being over eager and knocking over a few bournemouth players than see us just dropping off. Again it says intent.

4. I want to see crowd support and enthusiasm. nervy crowd helps nobody. just ****ing sing allez allez allez if you've nothing better to do than bite your finger nails.


I don't think any of that is unreasonable form a side looking to kick on and win something do you?

 

I understand what you're saying here but can't figure out what you tried to type...

Edit; "out" - so simply once you see it!

 

yes sorry, that would be it. I want to see them pinned in their own half cos they are a passing side and won't just go long. I want to see us press the life out of them

 

he was training yesterday as well

all 3 was, don't know if that means they are ready for this game yet though.

 

I'm not to bothered bar team Last day was too weak kneed in midfield.

Lallana and keita? surely not.

Allison
X Matip VVD Roberston
X Fabinho Keita
Salah firmino mane

What we need to know is if TAA is fit, or henderson or who?

That then fills milner into place at RB or RCM for me.

IMO we need one of the 3 to man the **** up and get in there and do the job. Windy, hendy or taa-y...

 

I was at the Cardiff v Bournemouth game. With all of the ball they provided nothing. Solanke upfront will only continue this until he finds some confidence.

Bournemouth will play football and give us a game, completely falls in our hands this one.

We go three points (or even a point clear) and the pressure is completely on Man City against a Chelsea team who love spoiling situations.

I cannot see Bournemouth winning this at all. And I think even being generous if they got a draw.

I think with the recent injuries we bring back the football Klopp was known for.

Also, why are the fans nervous with Thirteen games to go but were fantastic in the champions league last season?

 

Because nothing was expected of us in cl(written off every round to final by everyone)and we havent won the league for too ruddy long.

 

I don't think a draw is sufficient for pressure. It had no effect with the Wham draw. Must win.

 

Bournemouth are formidable at home. They can beat anyone there and have dispatched Chelsea 4-0 so should be given some respect.

But they are really mediocre (or average... to be kind) away. They got dumped on by Cardiff of all teams. So should really be no problem for us. Even if they do score first. Provided it is not in the last 5 minutes I can see us scoring a few and retrieving the situation.

the only time we would/should get nervous if we are 0-0 at 70 minutes. Which means something is not working and we might drop some points. But I can't honestly see it happening. It should be one of our easier matches.

 

Club record of £190m invested in squad driven from record annual revenues
Liverpool Football Club today announced its annual financial results, with additional investment on the pitch being the key theme throughout the past financial year, demonstrating further success off the pitch is driving progress on it.

• Biggest reinvestment in squad in club’s history
• Continued investment in football operational infrastructure
• Further growth in commercial revenue with eight new partnerships
• 125th season celebratory kit generated record sales
• Moved up two places to seventh in the Deloitte Football Money League
• Social media platforms grow to 60million followers

The financial statements show that £137m came into the club from player transfers – all of that, plus further investment, has been reinvested back into the squad taking the total outgoings on new players in excess of £190m.
During the reporting period for the year to May 31, 2018, Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk, Andy Robertson, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Dominic Solanke all came in, with Philippe Coutinho, Mamadou Sakho, Lucas Leiva and Kevin Stewart leaving the club. And since the reporting period last year, investments have continued with Naby Keita, Fabinho, Alisson Becker and Xherdan Shaqiri – all purchased to further strengthen the playing squad, something that the club’s ownership group, Fenway Sports Group, has consistently committed to over its tenure.
Turnover increased during the period by £90m to £455m which represents sustained growth across the club and enabled the further investment into the squad. All three revenue streams saw rises with media revenue increasing by £66m to £220m, commercial revenue increasing by £17m to £154m and match revenue increasing by £7m to £81m.
The majority of those increases are a result of qualification for the Champions League and the additional games progressing through to the final. The club did not participate in any European competition in the previous season, 2016-17. Profit before tax for the period was reported at £125m compared to £40m in the previous year.
Andy Hughes, LFC’s chief operating officer, said: “What we have seen is a stable and sustained improvement in the club’s financial position over recent years. This growth and increase in revenue has enabled us to significantly reinvest both in the playing squad and the football operational infrastructure.
“Financial results do fluctuate depending on player trading costs and timing of payments but what’s clear in these latest results is the further strengthening of our underlying financial footing and profits being reinvested in the squad and infrastructure.
“Since the reporting period, which is now nearly 12 months old, we have continued reinvesting in the playing squad from those areas of growth. In addition, the capital investment in our new training complex in Kirkby is well under way which will provide first-class amenities for our players and staff, and will vastly improve sports facilities for the community of Kirkby.”
Liverpool has moved up two places to seventh position in the Deloitte Football Money League with all three main revenue streams increasing on the previous financial year. During the reporting period, the club signed eight new partnerships, including the new shirt sleeve sponsor with Western Union and global partnerships with Falken Tyres and Joie. In addition to the eight new partners, the club renewed with four partners which further demonstrates the strength of those relationships, consistency of delivering value to partners and the global appeal of the football club. It was also during this period that the club celebrated its 125th anniversary and the commemorative jerseys were the most popular selling shirts in the club’s history.
LFC also had significant digital growth and became one of the fastest-growing football clubs on social media, including the Instagram platform gaining three million followers at a 71 per cent annual growth rate. Facebook and Twitter continued to grow and saw 27million fan interactions on Twitter during the reporting period. Overall, the club’s social media platforms had a 14 per cent growth rate taking the total to more than 60million followers across digital channels. In May 2018, LFC had the highest viewing figures on YouTube ever for a Premier League club and third of any sports club globally.
Matchday revenue increased by £7m with continued success of Anfield’s Main Stand and a result of the increased hospitality sales from the additional Champions League games last season.
Media revenue increased by £66m in the second year of a three-season Premier League broadcast deal.
Hughes added: “We’re making solid progress right across the club. Costs in football continue to rise year on year and it’s important we constantly review and manage our operating costs to ensure we’re in the right shape for future success.
“With the continued support of our ownership group, performance on the pitch and maintaining our priority of reinvesting back into the squad, we remain focused towards fulfilling all our football ambitions.”

• financial reshttps://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/announcements/337195-liverpool-fc-financial-results-statementults