Brentford (A) - Sat 17th Feb 2024 (12:30pm)

[VladimirIlyich]

34 minutes ago, Mook said:

 

Good results but some very patchy performances in there. 

 

I'm not sure any set of supporters like to see that kick off time.

Most players neither.

[sir roger]

Nobody likes the12.30 slot, but Jurgen has made it clear that he only has a particular issue with it following on quickly from midweek European games or international breaks, so no excuses as we have a full week to get the squad tactically ready and buzzing to go.

[VladimirIlyich]

1 minute ago, sir roger said:

Nobody likes the12.30 slot, but Jurgen has made it clear that he only has a particular issue with it following on quickly from midweek European games or international breaks, so no excuses as we have a full week to get the squad tactically ready and buzzing to go.

I think that even without European games it messes with the players' and coaches' routine. Everything is planned to a tee such as sleeping and resting times plus meal times. While this effects all teams it's more likely it gives the slightest of advantages to the underdog. Hopefully not enough to take points but let's hope we smash em lads(and lasses.)

[AngryOfTuebrook]

1 hour ago, Mook said:

 

Good results but some very patchy performances in there. 

 

I'm not sure any set of supporters like to see that kick off time.

It is a shit kick-off time, but it's no longer one we should fear.

 

That City game is a case in point.  It really should have been a showcase for the most exciting players in the Premier League... except it was flat as fuck, because half the players had just stepped off the plane back from South America.  Millions of viewers around the world would have been asking themselves "Why do I even watch this boring shit?" 

[TheHowieLama]

Stacksy's boy might finally get a shot in the big show:

 

Brentford have identified Lille's 24-year-old Canada striker Jonathan David as a replacement should Toney leave the club this summer.

[Scott_M]

This will be a fight. 
 

Expect Gomez at right back to assist with the bombardment at set pieces. 
 

Apart from Alisson coming back in, I assume the rest of the side will be what started against Burnley, Mo on the bench. 
 

Somewhat concerned at the lack of Trent and Szoboszlai in any photos at the moment. 

Anyway, just fucking win. 

[TheHowieLama]

I don't expect to see Trent for about 4 weeks.

 

Obviously something fishy going on with the #8

[manwiththestick]

The only good thing about the early kick off is City and Arsenal will be watching and hoping its a point dropper for us.

 

If we win it will open the gap and bang the ball straight back over to them.

[Bobby Hundreds]

Need to send a message to Thomas Frank you are only welcome on the Bench opposite to ours you chamomile fuck!

[AngryOfTuebrook]

Salah is "in contention" according to Klopp.

[Reckoner]

6 minutes ago, AngryOfTuebrook said:

Salah is "in contention" according to Klopp.

Only February 16th and Salah’s back already! Get in.

[Reckoner]

Brentford 4 Liverpool 5

[Smell The Glove]

13 minutes ago, AngryOfTuebrook said:

Salah is "in contention" according to Klopp.

Got the impression he will start tomorrow. That then brings up who gives way?

[BCM]

We haven't won here in the league  since they came back up...

[stringvest]

2 hours ago, Smell The Glove said:

Got the impression he will start tomorrow. That then brings up who gives way?

 

I guess it depends on the relative fitness of the front 3, but all being even, it should be Diaz.  Move Nunez out to the left, with Jota through the middle

[stringvest]

Bradley and Gomez as the FBs please.  We need a win here.

[Creator Supreme]

2 hours ago, Reckoner said:

Brentford 3 Liverpool 1

Fixed.

[Smell The Glove]

23 minutes ago, stringvest said:

Bradley and Gomez as the FBs please.  We need a win here.

Think you'll be disappointed here. Tomorrow's line up I guess will be more or less Wembley. Robbo 100% starts. I'd like Bradley to start but I think it will be Gomez. As for forwards. It's Mo Darwin and Jota for me but I have a feeling Klopp likes Diaz

[Scott_M]

Hopefully it’s bull shit…

 

[stringvest]

26 minutes ago, Smell The Glove said:

Think you'll be disappointed here. Tomorrow's line up I guess will be more or less Wembley. Robbo 100% starts. I'd like Bradley to start but I think it will be Gomez. As for forwards. It's Mo Darwin and Jota for me but I have a feeling Klopp likes Diaz

 

I will be disappointed if that's the case.  But I'll get over it with medication and counselling.  Eventually.

[Smell The Glove]

8 minutes ago, Scott_M said:

Hopefully it’s bull shit…

 

Bit gutting but not the end of the world. Wolves had 70% possession, City 15 shots on target. Ali would never be the reason  we don't take 3pts tomorrow 

[Megadrive Man]

Kelleher had his best game of the season for us last week and he's definitely playing in the cup final so it might be good for him to play a run of games before.

[Bobby Hundreds]

He gets a lot of injuries for a keeper it feels like. I dont think he believes in Jesus quite hard enough.

[Strontium]

6 minutes ago, Bobby Hundreds said:

He gets a lot of injuries for a keeper it feels like. I dont think he believes in Jesus quite hard enough.

 

Can he do a job in goal? I hear conflicting messages - he's good at saves, but also that he's got holes in his hands.

[Smell The Glove]

19 minutes ago, Megadrive Man said:

Kelleher had his best game of the season for us last week and he's definitely playing in the cup final so it might be good for him to play a run of games before.

And Luton. Probably works in our favour