Johnson vs bale

[LFC 6 Times]

This is going to be a huge test for Glen. If he can keep his concentration and confidence I fully believe he can quash the myth about him not being able to defend. We've come up many great players over the years, players who've done alot more in their careers but Bale is the one I'm least looking foward to playing hopefully Glen can put in a performance like against Di maria and giggs last season.

On the other hand Lennon vs Koncheskey may be a recipe for disaster

[Wor Horse]

Thank you for your thoughts.

[TheResonator]

Johnson will be fine against Bale. Bale has good technique, but where he really excels is as an exceptional athlete -- but I think Glen can keep up with him. He'll know what he's up against and I think (hope) he'll have a great game.

[LFC 6 Times]

Thank you for your thoughts.

 

If you're speaking in a sincere manner then thank you, if sarcastically then please explain to me the point of a forum.

[El Rojo]

We should look at playing Carra at right back with Johnson in front of him.

[DJLJ]

We should look at playing Carra at right back with Johnson in front of him.

 

Or Kelly with Johnson in front of him. If it will be a Johnson v. Bale encounter, I believe we will see another absolute roasting, ala Maicon a couple of weeks back. We need a defender against Bale, not an attacking full back. IMO.

[Red Phoenix]

Last bit cracked me up.

[Liverpool lad]

The Hodge will pack the 18 yard box and hope for the best

[Red Phoenix]

The Hodge will pack the 18 yard box and hope for the best

 

Two banks of facking 5!

[TheResonator]

There's no way that Bale will dominate Johnson the way he dominated Maicon. You can quote me on that. The criticism Glen receives is far more than he's due. He's a good player and will relish marking Gareth.

[ngogswilly]

Should be a good contest. Johnson should have Kuyt in front of him. Seriously hope Raul isn't there. Raul is really needed in the middle.

[Liverpool lad]

Neville done a job on Bale, Bale is a good player but the media are going mad now

[RobbieOR]

If we have Johnson and kuyt playing on the right side we might just get away with it. Kuyt usually does a good job helping out his right back.

[Mathewbet1]

Theres no way planet of the apes will spit roast glenda.

[Joey8FrogsLegs]

I think Johnsons problems are mainly positioning, especially in the box from crosses and set pieces. One on one when ran at with the ball I reckon he's far better. But I still believe Bale on current form will cause most opponents a serious problem.

[Monster Masch]

Bale is a good player with the potential to be a World Class player (probably at another club). He has given two unbelievable performances in the Champions League and it wasn't for them there would not be near as much hype from the media. In the league he has been a little bit inconsistent - drifting in and out of matches and getting completely marked out of it by Rafael and Phil Fucking Neville.

 

I don't know how we'll setup against Spurs. If Gerrard was fit, we'd setup with him playing off Torres, so I don't know what will happen now. If it's Lucas and Poulsen I'll fucking cry. Just remembered Joe Cole might be fit, so he'll probably play in Gerrard's role.

[stringvest]

Johnson will have to be physically restrained from sneaking into Greggs for the week.

[Redshadow]

I think Glen will be fine - In fact I think he'll be MORE than fine - He'll mark Gareth out of the game - Why? Well 2 reasons really; 1:) Spurs have a CL game in the week with Gareth no doubt going out to impress on his favourite stage again which WILL leave him tired for Sunday and Since he struggles facing PROPER markers who have the speed/nous to keep up with him or block off his space? I think Glen will certainly keep up with him due to 1) and could mark out the space he usually runs into as well if he's smart and 2)?

 

Well 2:) is the fact that Basically I believe next week against the latest media darling player (ala think the likes of Henry, Van Nistlerooy and Ronaldo in recent years)? and more pertinently one who Glen will be facing AGAIN for England come March when they travel to Cardiff - Johnson might just up his game; Especially with regard to the England - Wales factor; Basically, because of that little fact? I actually think Glen will go all out to snuff out Bale and prove a point to Capello as well as his manager which could be worth an extra 10% added to his game - A 10% that against a TIRED Bale? Will prove all the difference. I also think Redknapp's ridiculous assertion that Tottenham can win the league will make Spurs more aggressive in home matches despite sapped energy levels from the CL and that could prove their undoing to sides with pace on the counter.........Like us - Who knows? Maybe the game could be decided by how Bale marks Johnson rather than vice versa? Don't forget Johnson tore Spurs up on the right last season to win a penalty down there - perhaps it's Bale whose facing a big exam come Sunday and Not Johnson.

 

Either way, I'll end by saying I believe Glen Johnson will be fine against Gareth Bale as far as THAT little contest goes - However the centre of our midfield and our chronic inability to defend Properly away from home? Well they're quite another matter and NEED improving............Rapidly if we're to do anything other than be the PL's 'Away' match laughing stock this season. Anyway, all will resolve itself soon enough either way, we shall see soon enough what happens at White Heart Lane - I've a feeling it might turn out rather better than many of us think and we DO owe them after all for the last 2 seasons at their dump (Especially the robbery in 2008/09 that without being dramatic? Probably cost us a title) - Now? It's past time to collect and on Sunday we might do just that. It's about time we reasserted ourselves on the road in dramatic fashion and next Sunday is our chance to do just That and then some................

Edited November 22, 2010 by Redshadow

[stringvest]

If they do us at White Heart Lane we'll get our revenge at Hamfield.

[lamai]

Bale will rip him a new arsehole

[Johnni]

Neville done a job on Bale, Bale is a good player but the media are going mad now

 

Is the right answer.

He had 2 amazing games, both of which were against the same RB who is vastly overrated yet the media are going mental over him. Neville who is'nt the quickest did a job over him so i think Johnson with Dirk on the right also should be able to keep him quiet.

I think Johnson against Assou-Ekotto weight more in our favour as his positioning and defensive capabilites are'nt that great so Johnson should have a good time against him.

[diamondjoe]

Bale is a Poncy girls clip wearing fanny. Thinks he's god's gift to football, wasn't so long ago he was a jinx to that spurs team.

[RedinSweden]

I have THE FEAR when it comes to this match, I am really dreading it.

[PaulMcC]

Maicon got desroyed by Bale cos he was always high up the pitch with loads of space for Bale to just kick it past him.

 

We'll defend on the edge of our own box, like we always do away under Roy, so Bale shouldn't be as effective.

 

Being that deep, we'll do fuck all going forward either, though.

[silverlining]

 

Well 2:) is the fact that Basically I believe next week against the latest media darling player (ala think the likes of Henry, Van Nistlerooy and Ronaldo in recent years)?

 

 

I don't understand this bit.

 

Well, most of the post was borderline incomprehensible, but this in particular was a struggle.