Youth Cup tomorrow

[Hugo Sanjeev]

He left Arsenal (where he was originally) for similar reasons I believe. He clearly has talent though, so if he sorts himself out he will be a useful player.

 

Yep. He was at Arsenal originally and moved back to them after a spell with Spurs in between! Master Banton's a restless young fella.

[MLB]

I reckon Kenny might be tempted to give a couple of these lads first team cameos before the season is out.

[Crazyhorse7778]

I reckon Kenny might be tempted to give a couple of these lads first team cameos before the season is out.

 

Sparta Prague at home possibly.

[Gym Beglin]

Wooooo woo woo woo

We've got the best youth team in the world

We've got Michael Ngoo and Jacky Robbo, Sterling

and Jesus Susooo...oooooo

[Antynwa]

Just got in.

 

Southend brought plenty of fans, fair play to them but Southend really, really where shite.

 

I know we where good, and I'm taking nothing away from Sterling who was quite frankly fenomenal, but they where fucking awful and the gulf in class was there to see.

 

We have a fantastic philosophy and we look comfortable playing it

[Trumo]

I saw the first half an hour before I went out. Stunning second goal by Sterling, and a cracking final score.

[Deepz]

Banton seems to have cleaned up his act, showing some genuine love for the club judging from his twitter posts (i know..)

[gkmacca]

Thankfully Kenny will know that these players will learn most from being talked through a first team game by first team players - rather than playing in a reserve team re-branded for the night as the first team. Those games are a waste of time (and we nearly always lose the damned game). Blood a couple at the right time, in a team with the likes of Gerrard and Carra, and they'll make huge advances.

[Acid]

I honestly can't remember which of Sterlings goals were the good ones, I kind of lost enthusiasm after the 4th goal and stopped jumping up when we scored.

 

Suso had quite a quiet game to be honest, I got a mate to come along because I wouldn't stop banging on about him and Sterling after the Palace game, but not suprised to see Suso subbed. Sterling took the spotlight right off him.

[Pidge]

I felt Southend's tactics from the start were to double up on Suso. They gave him no room, which actually gave Sterling a lot more room on the other flank.

[Gym Beglin]

I felt Southend's tactics from the start were to double up on Suso. They gave him no room, which actually gave Sterling a lot more room on the other flank.

 

Agreed, Suso was anonymous for the most part and we still won 9-0.

I'm sure he wouldn't mind that.

And I'm sure it'll be Sterling who gets the attention next time, which will leave a bit more room for Suso and hopefully Ngoo.

[TheResonator]

Was a good game. Great to see the youngsters playing pass and move. Thought our ball retention was excellent and when we lost it the desire to get it back was very impressive.

 

Sterling was obviously immense. Their left back just couldn't live with him. He was a bit quieter from the right but still managed to get a goal there, which says everything really.

 

Apart from the obvious stand out candidates, I thought one of the lads in the centre (think his name was Craig Rodden?) was excellent, really composed on the ball and winning challenges all over the shop. Sama at the back was good too, couple of crossed wires with the keeper but took no chances which is good to see.

 

Haven't seen all that much of the youngsters but I think I'll try to follow them for the rest of the tournament. Absolutely loads of promise in the side which makes a change from years past.

[Carradona]

Their number 4 was a right cunt. He went through both Sterling and Coady. I was hoping someone would take the snide twat out.

 

Sterling and Coady were the stand out performers for me. Sama and Flanagan were very solid at the back too.

 

And I'm reading a bit on here about how Adam Morgan isn't good enough and might lack the ability that Suso and Sterling have. I'll tell you what, Morgan worked his socks off tonight, had some nice touches, was unlucky with his missed header, but made up for it with his goal. He also won the penalty. I thought he played well and, personally, I was glad to see him start the game.

 

Very good performance and well worth the £4.

[Hugo Sanjeev]

Coady.

 

Interesting. When the Liverpool XI beat League One outfit Oldham Athletic 3-0 to win the Lancashire Senior Cup in the summer last year, Andre Wisdom was the captain and I think Coady played in CD alongside him. I don't know who the captain was when they won another cup soon after.

 

It's encouraging that we seem to have leaders in Coady, Wisdom and Flanagan.

[Hugo Sanjeev]

Anyone seen anything of Middlesborough Left Winger Cameron Park, who we were linked with recently, and know if he's any good?

[Pidge]

"Next Adam Johnson, now fuck off and leave him alone" was what I was told when I asked a smoggy I know about him.

[llego]

0gnJITFr_Os

[Jokerman]

Coady, Flanagan, Robinson, Sama and obviously Sterling were all excellent. Suso was quiet but is one of our better players and when you think that Ngoo and Wisdom didn't play either that's one hell of a squad.

[Allan]

Was a good game. Great to see the youngsters playing pass and move. Thought our ball retention was excellent and when we lost it the desire to get it back was very impressive.

 

Sterling was obviously immense. Their left back just couldn't live with him. He was a bit quieter from the right but still managed to get a goal there, which says everything really.

 

Apart from the obvious stand out candidates, I thought one of the lads in the centre (think his name was Craig Rodden?) was excellent, really composed on the ball and winning challenges all over the shop. Sama at the back was good too, couple of crossed wires with the keeper but took no chances which is good to see.

 

Haven't seen all that much of the youngsters but I think I'll try to follow them for the rest of the tournament. Absolutely loads of promise in the side which makes a change from years past.

 

Roddan always impresses me. He does a tidy job in there, breaking up, and linking up, play.

[Mathewbet1]

John Barnes said ' ill call him mini-me'

[Allan]

If anyone missed the game last night, LFCTV are showing the whole game from 10:00 today.

[Simbo]

Being a Southend boy I just had a quick look at their forums.

 

Apparently Kenny paid for the Southend fans tickets last night.

 

Top gesture.

[RedinSweden]

Being a Southend boy I just had a quick look at their forums.

 

Apparently Kenny paid for the Southend fans tickets last night.

 

Top gesture.

 

Just had a look on shrimperzone and they were taking it in very good spirits. At 7-0 one of them said "I have to be honest, right now, I'd settle for a draw"

[Antynwa]

Tell you what.

 

That is a cracking gesture because there where close to 500 Odd Southend Fans there last night I think.

 

I spoke to one of them who said they brought about 3-4 coaches and the rest drove up.

[YNWAViking]

I want to see Sterling in a 1st team match soon. I'm sure he'd do a proper job. We need a winger that is quick, can dribble & cross a ball. That's Sterling's key skills.