Liverpool FC This Is Anfield Forums - The Albert - LFC Talk http://forums.thisisanfield.com/ The place for general LFC discussion and matches; Discuss transfer rumours in the Rumour Mill; Discuss players in Melwood. en Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:04:33 GMT vBulletin 60 http://forums.thisisanfield.com/images/misc/rss.png Liverpool FC This Is Anfield Forums - The Albert - LFC Talk http://forums.thisisanfield.com/ Issue 3 - The TIA Frontline with Spitfire http://forums.thisisanfield.com/showthread.php?23353-Issue-3-The-TIA-Frontline-with-Spitfire&goto=newpost Mon, 06 Sep 2010 21:05:33 GMT


The TIA Frontline is a new feature on the TIA Forums putting Melwood’s hottest talking points under the microscope each week.


The TIA Frontline with TIA Forum Member Spitfire

Following Dublin_Kopite's indepth interview in Ireland in Issue 1 to Redbj's views from Melbourne in Issue 2, we turn our attentions to New Zealand. A country unique in its beauty. Rugged mountains, the greenest of green slopes, serious seas that pound the shores, and a dramatic and varied landscape, a landscape that will be home to the 2011 rugby World Cup....

With this in mind, I caught up with our New Zealand based Red, Spitfire. With over 760 posts and an ever present member on the TIA Forums since 2006, here's our latest TIA Frontline interview with Spitfire....


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Spitfire, how long have you supported LFC and what made you decide to support the club?
I’ve supported Liverpool ever since I was a young boy, so some 25-28 years. When I was young as I recall it, we only had an hour long round up show and maybe a few of the big matches each year on TV. However Liverpool always seemed to figure prominently and I was drawn to the way they played.
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Living in Auckland, just how big a club are Liverpool in your part of the world? Are there many Liverpool fans in New Zealand?
Football has always struggled in this part of the world, in New Zealand we are a Rugby nation. That said, football is growing. The premier league is the most followed of the foreign leagues, Man U, Liverpool and Arsenal have the largest following. This is probably reflective of their success with our generation in line with more exposure on TV.

You don’t really get specific club pubs, that said my mates and I support an array of clubs and we will often catch up and games where we are playing each other for a bit of banter. Now with Sky TV you will probably see 75-80% of Liverpool games here on TV during a season.
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Spitfire, what is your realistic aim for Liverpool to achieve in 2010/11?
In all honesty I have concerns over the lack of depth in our squad – to mount any serious challenge we are going to have to rely on key players being available all season. With that in mind I have no expectation for Europe, in fact I have no issues with us using it as an opportunity to blood some of the younger players – such as Wilson, Pacheco and Shelvey. If Torres and Gerrard stay fit and Cole and Meireles settles quickly we could challenge top 3. If not I think it would be an achievement to end up 4th.
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How do you assess Roy Hodgson’s start to his Anfield career…
There is a refreshing frankness to him so far, whether impressed with his signings or not he has moved quickly to secure the players he wants the key now is to get them to perform. I personally am not a fan of 4-4-2, it presents tactical limitations – this was emphasised in our game vs Man City. I also hope he doesn’t persist with Gerrard playing deeper as he and Torres are a proven world class combination, and let’s face it goals win games. To be fair to him though he deserves at least till Christmas to start impacting on the team, to judge before then would be unfair.



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Last weeks Europa League draw saw Liverpool drawn against 1986 European champions Steaua Bucharest in Group K, along with 1989 Uefa Cup winners Napoli and FC Utrecht, who knocked out Celtic in the play-offs. What did you make of the Europa League draw?
Napoli have some class about them and I wouldn’t be completely surprised if they give us a few headaches. As I mentioned earlier I would like to see us give some of the younger players a chance, these games won’t be as physically demanding as the prem but would prove a good yardstick of their technical capabilities. We should progress but each of these teams present potentially entertaining matches.
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Roy Hodgson’s side will play six games in September in three different competitions – the Barclays Premier League, the start of the Europa League group stage and the Carling Cup. Among the games will also be a morning kick off at Old Trafford…. Your thoughts on the upcoming games this month…
With the international window at the start of the month it is essentially 6 games in 20 days. The 3 prem games present one of the biggest matches of the season and 2 potential banana skins in Birmingham and Sunderland, if we secured 7 points from the 3 games I would be pleased. With the other 3 games I think we will quickly learn whether Roy has full confidence in his entire squad. Rotation will be essential, and as I said earlier I hope he gives some of the younger guys a crack.
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The final day of the transfer window saw Paul Konchesky reunited with his former manager, Roy Hodgson The 29-year-old defender signed a four-year contract, with Liverpool reserve team players Lauri Dalla Valle and Alex Kacaniklic moving in the opposite direction as part of the deal. What are your thoughts on Konchesky joining?
Konchesky sums up our transfer window I think solid but not spectacular. He will do a job, probably won’t ever be made a fool of. I don’t expect him to wow us but he will solve a problem position for us for a season or 2 while we look for a long term solution.

I am a bit disappointed we let a couple of youngsters go in the opposite direction, especially while we can’t compete financially; our youth is more important than ever and we really need to start having some faith and gambling in them a bit. The one thing Rafa left this club was the foundations to build our youth set up. It would be tragic to see Roy under utilise this.


"Konchesky sums up our transfer window I think, solid but not spectacular"

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How happy are you with the signing of Raul Meireles and where do you see him slotting into Roy Hodgson’s plans?
He had a good world cup, and has been a solid performer for Porto, we have seen a few late bloomers pop up like Arshavin, I sincerely hope Meireles can prove a shrewd buy for us. The fact that he hasn’t come with a premium price tag may give him some leeway to settle (unlike Aqualani). With him here now, I would like to see a midfield 3. Teamed up with Gerrard and either Lucas or Poulsen could do well for us. Him and Gerrard in a two man midfield and I would start to worry a bit.
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If you were given the opportunity to represent Thisisanfield.com at a Melwood press conference and given the task to ask any one player one question only….. Which player would you like to set a question to and what would be the question….
The player would be Steven Gerrard, the question as follows

“Steven you have been at this club all your playing career, and have had constant speculation over your leaving the club for further honours even to the point almost moving to Chelsea. Do you truly believe you can lift a premiership trophy here or do you stay at Anfield out of loyalty or other reasons?"
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Favourite player, past and present?
Past – John Barnes and Peter Beardsley they were playing when I was really getting into football and I used to see them carving people up repeatedly, there wasn’t anything Barnes couldn’t do with a football at his feet and Beardsley at the time just seemed to be tireless.

Present – Now probably Reina, he is Liverpool though and through apart form the fact that he’s Spanish! The number of times he has single handedly kept us in games over recent times can’t be underestimated. I would love to see him lift some major silverware at some point in his career here.
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Your favourite Liverpool Goal?
Probably Gerrard’s goal in Istanbul. It wasn’t the greatest goal ever but what it sparked is probably one of the most amazing comebacks ever. At 3-1 we never really had any right to think we were back in the game but the effect it had on the team was amazing; what we went onto achieve from that moment was nothing short of magical for any Liverpool supporter.
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Whats your top three favourite Liverpool Kop anthems?
You’ll Never walk alone has been my ringtone for as long as I can remember, then probably Stevie Gerrard’s f**king hard and F**k Off Chelsea. Short sweet and to the point those last two, just how I like it.
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If you could sign any two players in the world for Liverpool who would they be and why? How would they fit into the current Liverpool squad?
Assuming money was no object and any player chosen would like to come to club then –

Essien – This guy is an absolute beast, and does it all. I would have him anchor a midfield three of him, Meireles and Gerrard.

The second would be Messi, not very original but he can play wide, has pace and beat players; what we are sorely missing. That would give us a front 3 of Messi, Torres and Cole.
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Finally Spitfire, if you could change one rule in football, what would it be?
As I coach, one of the rules that constantly gets misinterpreted at grassroots level is the offside law. The ‘active’ player interpretation leads to far to much frustration week in week out. I think it badly needs to be simplified.
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]]> The Albert - LFC Talk Broomy http://forums.thisisanfield.com/showthread.php?23353-Issue-3-The-TIA-Frontline-with-Spitfire <![CDATA[The TIA Match Expert Panel - Carra's Testimonial 4/9/10 The Panel' musings!]]> http://forums.thisisanfield.com/showthread.php?23350-The-TIA-Match-Expert-Panel-Carra-s-Testimonial-4-9-10-The-Panel-musings!&goto=newpost Mon, 06 Sep 2010 19:17:49 GMT
The TIA Match Expert Panel



This week something a little different, Carra's testimonial gave us the chance to see a blend of stars of the past,present and (hopefully) the future. No premier league action this week should give our panel an opportunity to run the rule over the game on Saturday. This is just for fun , there are no points to be awarded, no prizes to be handed out......only the keen eyed analysis of the TIA MAtch Expert Panel;-)
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Credit to Sin for the idea.............guys.....Take it away! (After me, obviously!)

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Well I enjoyed the game and seeing one or two of the faces from the past........including

Luis Garcia
What a pleasure to see him in a red shirt again, didn't he look right at home! Super goal, well taken, lots of great link up play and smart touches. OK, so he used to frustrate the hell out of us, but he could produce a moment of sheer magic that made it all seem worthwhile. Funny thing, I was wondering, is this how Joe Cole might turn out? There seem to be plenty of similarities, both creative, great touch, but occasionally drive you up the wall. Luis, still looks like he can do a job for someone, and he's got a great song for us to sing!

Michael Owen
I might be in a minority of one, but I found the constant booing really out of order. The guy gave up his time to show his support for Carra, and he was abused every time he touched the ball. It's a pity the crowd couldn't see beyond the fact he plays for Utd, and give the guy a break, The abuse felt so wrong, considering he was effectively a 'guest' in our house. Sure, if he's wearing a Utd top, then I guess that's fair game, but he was wearing our shirt, at our player's testamonial, after (one assumes) being invited. I thought he carried it off with more dignity than we showed him.

Steven Warnock
I thought it was great to see him in a Red shirt, he looked the part. There will always be an element of 'if only' about Stevie, given the way he's developed as a full back, you have to wonder why we let him go.

Gary McAllister
The man's a legend, still looks as fit as a butcher's dog. If only he could have finished off that super passing move, he would have had a fantastic goal to leave us drooling over.

Well, that should start you off!!!!!!!!!!!
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Kuyt out for several weeks

Dirk Kuyt will be out for several weeks with a shoulder injury, according to reports in the Dutch media.


De Telegraaf has reported that the 30-year-old was sent to hospital for scans after he sprained a joint landing awkwardly stretching to reach a cross.

Kuyt started Friday's 5-0 Euro 2012 qualifying thumping of San Marino but has been ruled out of Tuesday's clash against Finland.

Manager Bert Van Marwijk is quoted as saying: "He will probably have a few weeks off and at 4pm today he will step on to the plane to Liverpool."

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It so iritating it seems every International week we get a player back injured, the only good thing about this I guess is that Pacheco may get to play on the left, or Babel. ]]> The Albert - LFC Talk Lubeh http://forums.thisisanfield.com/showthread.php?23347-International-Injuries PRE-MATCH: Birmingham vs Liverpool - 12 Sept 2010, 16:00 http://forums.thisisanfield.com/showthread.php?23342-PRE-MATCH-Birmingham-vs-Liverpool-12-Sept-2010-16-00&goto=newpost Mon, 06 Sep 2010 04:40:57 GMT Can hardly wait for this one.

UK Host broadcaster SkySports 1. USA Live on FSC 11am ET.

Hoping that noone gets injured during any of Tuesday's Euro qualifiers. Paul and Raul should feature. Joe's 3rd and final suspension will mean that Stevie, Milan or Raul will play in the hole....

BCFC completed 4 good buys (the explosive Chilean left MF Jean Beausejour, along with Hleb, Derbyshire, and Jiranek).

3 points may even bump us to top 4, if other results go our way.

0-2 to us, Fernando brace.

What say you? ]]> The Albert - LFC Talk LFC-Orlando http://forums.thisisanfield.com/showthread.php?23342-PRE-MATCH-Birmingham-vs-Liverpool-12-Sept-2010-16-00 Spirit of Shankly EGM 25th September http://forums.thisisanfield.com/showthread.php?23336-Spirit-of-Shankly-EGM-25th-September&goto=newpost Sat, 04 Sep 2010 11:06:19 GMT Please see details of our EGM on Saturday 25th September on the link below: http://www.spiritofshankly.com/news/Spirit-Of-Shankly-EGM-_-Saturday-25th-September.html Please see details of our EGM on Saturday 25th September on the link below:


http://www.spiritofshankly.com/news/...September.html ]]> The Albert - LFC Talk Graham Smith http://forums.thisisanfield.com/showthread.php?23336-Spirit-of-Shankly-EGM-25th-September Liverpool FC trademarks the Liver Bird http://forums.thisisanfield.com/showthread.php?23334-Liverpool-FC-trademarks-the-Liver-Bird&goto=newpost Sat, 04 Sep 2010 08:21:16 GMT *Liverpool FC trademarks the Liver Bird (http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/liverpool-fc/liverpool-fc-news/2010/09/04/liverpool-fc-trademarks-the-liver-bird-100252-27199297/)* September 4, 2010 by... Liverpool FC trademarks the Liver Bird

September 4, 2010 by David Bartlett

LIVERPOOL FC has finally succeeded in its bid to trademark the Liver Bird.

The club caused uproar two years ago when it emerged it had applied for the rights to the citys world-famous symbol.

After talks with Liverpool council, the Reds agreed to abandon the bid.

But it has now emerged the council and the football club made a deal whereby they both applied for different trademarks of the famous birds.

The club was granted a trademark by the Trade Marks and Designs Registration Office of the European Union (TMDREU).

The council is seeking its own trademark through the UKs Intellectual Property Office.

Council officials said the deal would mean the club was free to crack down on counterfeit football merchandise.

But crucially, they said it will mean the council can act as guardians of the famous symbol for other businesses and charities which have long used the Liver Birds.

Council leader Joe Anderson said: When Liverpool FC first raised the issue of registering the Liver Bird logo, it caused a lot of concern that charities and other organisations which used the Liver Bird on their literature and promotional material would be unable to do so in the future.

The clubs aim is to stop counterfeiters from cashing in by using the badge on pirated goods and they do not want to stop the logo being used legitimately.

We are happy to help them in these aims and the agreement we reached means the club can protect its Liver Bird logo, other organisations can continue to use the Liver Bird and the council will be able to protect its design of the image.

The Liver Bird belongs to the people of Liverpool and the council is committed to doing all it can to make sure it remains that way. The club filed its registration with TMDREU in January and the trademark, covering Europe, was granted in July.

It covers a whole host of materials from clothing to keyrings and is valid until 2020.

 Today a spokesman for LFC said: Our position was always to solely seek to protect our specific version of the Liver Bird to stop its use in counterfeit Liverpool FC merchandise.

We never intended to challenge the usage by the council or other charity or community groups of their version of the Liver Bird, and were delighted to work with the local authority on this matter. ]]> The Albert - LFC Talk HarryFloyd http://forums.thisisanfield.com/showthread.php?23334-Liverpool-FC-trademarks-the-Liver-Bird <![CDATA[What's our strongest starting 11 and what formation should we use?]]> http://forums.thisisanfield.com/showthread.php?23314-What-s-our-strongest-starting-11-and-what-formation-should-we-use&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:00:19 GMT Thought we could have a dedicated thread to this now that the transfer window has closed instead of other thread being cluttered with lineup's etc. !!

So now that we've got a (semi) settled group of players which are unlikely going to change throughout the season. What do you think is our strongest starting 11 and what formation should we employ !? Should we play a different formation home and away and finally how should we approach Europe!?

For me our strongest starting 11 at home is the following;

..........................Reina

Johnson......Carra......Agger.....Konchesky

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Jovanovic.............Cole...................Kuyt

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This formation would allow us to be very attacking and our width would be provided from two full backs who both like to get forward and cross the ball. With Jova and Kuyt playing opposite wings I would expect them to come infield and link up with Torres possibly interchanging position from time to time (Just cause Torres like's to drift out wide at times and collect the ball and both Kuyt and Jova like to cut inside a lot).

This would be my strongest lineup away from home in this formation;

..........................Reina

Johnson......Carra......Agger.....Konchesky

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Kuyt..........Gerrard.......Meireles........Cole

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This formation is very similar to that on the one at home but obviously Jova has been taken out to input Poulsen. With that trio in the CM I would hope that would make us very physical and hard to beat. Kuyt on the wing for the hard work as always along with pushing Cole out wide as I think he's more tactically sound than Jovanovic.

In eurpoe I would like to give players who don't play to often a good run so my lineup would be the following;

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Kelly......Skrtel......Wilson......Aurelio

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Maxi...................................Pacheco
.............N'Gog.......Babel..................

I think that team would be strong enough to deal with most opposition and I would like Babel and Pacheco to constantly keep swapping as both can play either position and Pacheco like's to drift in a lot ofo of that left flank.


Just my opinion but that's what I would love to see :-) ]]> The Albert - LFC Talk kylel39 http://forums.thisisanfield.com/showthread.php?23314-What-s-our-strongest-starting-11-and-what-formation-should-we-use Jamie Carragher - Testimonial Week http://forums.thisisanfield.com/showthread.php?23311-Jamie-Carragher-Testimonial-Week&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:24:43 GMT Mods - Please excuse me if Im wrong but ive searched around and cant find any real thread highlighting Carra's testimonial week. I looked into the individual player thread but there didnt seem to be much interest there so I thought I'd start a new thread

I know its been a difficult week but surely we cant let this week pass without paying tribute to a current LFC legend!?!?

People constantly write the lad off (even some of our own supporters at times) but for me he should still be the first name on the teamsheet at the back every week and still has a good few year in him going forward.

The following article from Didi Hamann says it all for me.....

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/lates...-kaiser-s-view



Carra Week: The Kaiser's view

In an exclusive column for Carra Week, Reds legend Dietmar Hamann reveals why our No.23 would always be the first name on his teamsheet.

When I was asked to write this column for Liverpoolfc.tv I knew that I would have to include my favourite Jamie Carragher moment.

That instantly provided me with a problem.

Why is that you may ask?

Well, the answer is simple, there have been so many great Carra performances over the years, it's nigh on impossible to select one.

He always performs when he pulls on that red shirt and he always gives his best for the Liverpool cause.

If you look back over the past five years he's been one of the best centre backs in Europe because he reads the game so well and always puts the team first.

I remember his performance against Chelsea in the 2005 Champions League semi-final when he was quite simply unbeatable - but I think you have to look to the final in Istanbul as a game that characterised what he is all about.

Not only was he full of fight and spirit to help us get back on terms, but in extra-time he would have been willing to give his last breath to keep Milan out.

He just kept going down with cramp and lesser players would probably have had to go off with it. But he never considered it for one second. He just kept making blocks and tackles.

There will be a lot of fans out there who can't remember the days when Jamie Carragher's name wasn't on the team sheet. He's been an incredible servant to Liverpool Football Club and if anyone deserves a testimonial, it is him.

It's very rare that players stay with one club now. When you think of the number of years he's been playing for a team of this stature, at such a high level, it really is an outstanding achievement.

He's a great character on the pitch because he hates to lose and helps to drive everyone on. Off the pitch he's a great guy too. He's always looking to have a laugh and he's brilliant for team spirit.

He improved a great deal during my time as his teammate - of course, the same can be said of Steven Gerrard and Michael Owen. They were very talented youngsters coming through.

But I think over the years Carra has just got better and better. He did really well at full-back for a while but I think when Rafael Benitez moved him to centre back it took him to a new level.

He's won almost everything there is to win at Anfield and I think he will be remembered as one of the best players to have played for Liverpool. He's certainly up there with the greats - and when you consider some of the defenders that have played here, that's some accolade. I think he is deserving of it.

When you look at the impact he has had and the overall influence over the past 10 years or so, then it's hard to pick out many who have been as important.

I know he's made more Liverpool appearances than most players now. I don't know whether he can catch Ian Callaghan, but he could have three to five years left in him, so let's see what happens.

I hope I can get back to Merseyside to witness some part in his big day on Saturday. I'm involved with Milton Keynes' match against Hartlepool around midday but I'd love to be able to join in the celebrations.


I've been lucky enough to have played with a lot of good footballers but you always knew what you would get with Carra.

If there was a big game coming up he would be the first name on your team sheet. He'll defend that Liverpool goal with his life and that's what you need. You want teammates who will do anything for the cause.

The fans often sing about a 'team of Carraghers' and I think everyone associated with the club knows how lucky they are to have had Jamie in their ranks. Hopefully that will be the case for many years to come too.




A Modern day legend for me, If Gerrard is the heart of the side Carra is the soul.

Thanks for everything Jamie and long may you continue to serve Liverpool. ]]> The Albert - LFC Talk Digger10 http://forums.thisisanfield.com/showthread.php?23311-Jamie-Carragher-Testimonial-Week Tribute to Superfan Dolly Wallanger - a Liverpool Legend. http://forums.thisisanfield.com/showthread.php?23294-Tribute-to-Superfan-Dolly-Wallanger-a-Liverpool-Legend.&goto=newpost Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:41:45 GMT Image: http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/3373/b80de460e1836146eb8184a.jpg (http://img529.imageshack.us/i/b80de460e1836146eb8184a.jpg/) This is my small tribute to one of Liverpool’s many...

This is my small tribute to one of Liverpool’s many legendary fans – Dolly Wallanger – who sadly passed away in March, aged 90.

Dolly began supporting the Redmen when her favourite player, Phil Neal, was transferred from Northampton Town in 1974.
"When Phil left the Cobblers, he was such a natural player and down-to-earth bloke, that I couldn't let him go” (from an Echo article by Luke Traynor 14/03/2006).

She founded and Chaired the Northampton and Milton Keynes supporters’ branch, as a way of providing a cheap and convenient way for fans to get tickets and to travel to the matches and back.
For instance, my coach fare for Sunday’s match v West Brom, cost £17 return – a bargain, I think you’ll agree.
The same journey would cost me around £40 in petrol.

Dolly witnessed many of Liverpool’s greatest triumphs, including Istanbul, which she watched on her 65th wedding anniversary.
Her son-in law Peter Lomasney said: "It was also her’s and her husband Herbert's 65th wedding anniversary, and she had got a card from Rafa Benitez.
So it was the best of all worlds” (quote from article on Dolly by Nick Spoors of the Northampton Chronicle and Echo 10/03/10).

Dolly was featured on Football Focus once, and her passion won her the Barclays fan of the Month
Award in 2006.
Her hero, Phil Neal presented her with this honour, so I imagine that not even rain could have dampened the smile on her face hat day.
Her fame extended to the players, who would regularly greet her before games, a she sat in her seat behind the dug-out.

Dolly’s pride and passion can be summed up in these two sentences (both from an Echo article by Luke Traynor 14/03/06) : “I love the people of Liverpool and love the passion of the supporters.
My heart has been at Anfield for the past 30 years”.

This is a BBC Radio Northampton feature on Dolly by Geoff Doyle (24/05/07), on her 86th birthday : http://www.bbc.co.uk/northamptonshir..._feature.shtml
When this article appears, click on the "Hear the interview with Reds fan Dolly Wallinger" Real Player link at the bottom.

I would like to leave the last word to someone who knew Dolly better than me – Simon Gilby.
Simon has now taken over many of the responsibilities that Dolly performed for the supporters club.

When I first joined the Northampton and Milton Keynes supporters club way back in 1983, Dolly was the first person when I got on the coach, who came over and introduced herself to me.

Straight away, she made me feel like one of the family and it was like she had known me for years. That was Dolly all over.
It didn't matter if you had been going 27 years or it was your first trip up to Anfield with the club, she always made you feel so welcome.

Some of the happiest times travelling with Dolly were going over to the European Cup Finals like in Rome, where it was a laugh a minute going through these different countries and seeing all the different cultures, and food that they ate!

One of Dolly’s proudest moments was when she was voted 'Barclays Fan of the Month' in February 2006, and the Match of the Day 2 cameras followed her for the day as we travelled up on the coach to the Charlton Athletic game.
She was interviewed by their roving reporter Kevin Day.

What Dolly did not know however, was that the BBC had arranged for her hero and former player Phil Neal, to present her with her trophy.
The look on her face when he came into the room was priceless.

Everybody that has met Dolly, all came to the same conclusion - she was one of the nicest people in the world and they had got a friend for life.
The heart and soul of the supporters club has gone with Dolly’s sad passing, and it will never be the same again.
We all miss her terribly as she was an LFC legend.

YNWA
Simon Gilby ]]> The Albert - LFC Talk bsolanki http://forums.thisisanfield.com/showthread.php?23294-Tribute-to-Superfan-Dolly-Wallanger-a-Liverpool-Legend. Issue 2 - The TIA Frontline with Redbj http://forums.thisisanfield.com/showthread.php?23291-Issue-2-The-TIA-Frontline-with-Redbj&goto=newpost Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:20:26 GMT


The TIA Frontline is a new feature on the TIA Forums putting Melwood’s hottest talking points under the microscope each week.

The TIA Frontline with TIA Forum Member Redbj


After just witnessing Fernando Torres' 41st strike in 43 Anfield appearances during our 1-0 victory over West Brom, I caught up with TIA's record breaking forum member Redbj.

With over 10,510 posts and an ever present member on the TIA Forums for more than seven years, here's what our Melbourne based Red had to say....


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Funny story really, we used to get up and watch the FA Cup Final for years and years with Mum, but one morning it just clicked for me, 1988, vs wimbledon and I just fell in love. It could have been Craig Johnston, it could have been the anfield rap, id love to think it was the football but you’re not that tuned in as a kid, it could have been anything, but I just happened to fall in love….. I shudder when I think of the other finals in the eighties… I mean, how devastating would it have been if I ‘tuned in’ in ’85… urgh…
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No one in particular, I loved the players, but I don’t think I ever pretended to be anyone else but myself…. I have heard however, that Dani Pacheco has a redbj tattoo.
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Redbj, what is your realistic aim for Liverpool to achieve in 2010/11?
Just to simply play football the way it should be played, I could care less about 4th spot if we achieved it playing mind numbingly boring football. As a selfish topper, I hope we see young dani given his shot and I hope he makes a go of it.

I don’t hold out much hope to tell you the truth.

If your looking at realistic… I'm seeing 7th place…. I'm seeing fans divided….. I'm seeing an uninspired Gerrard and a frustrated Torres.
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It’s time for Bootle’s finest to enjoy a testimonial and we’ve no doubt Anfield will be packed on Saturday for what is sure to be an emotional day for our number 23. If Carragher continues to play regularly this season, he will have played more games for Liverpool bar everyone but Ian Callaghan. In this day and age, what kind of achievement is it for Jamie Carragher to play 636 games for one club at the top level?
Its amazing no doubt, it might be skewed a bit in the terms of sports science and the sheer weight of games clubs play nowadays, but that can also produce the counter argument that the mental side of it is more demanding nowadays. Where as players used to be able to shag their way through complete towns and still show up the next morning to pose for the cover of shoot magazine signing shirts for kids, and the scrutiny nowadays, Carra's every fault is magnified x 10 by stats and football proffessors.


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With the international break approaching, how do you assess the first month of the season?
A bit scary really, ominous.

The last thing I want is for this to result in another bloody lucas debate…(ABLD)….but…when you are playing West Brom at home, and your midfield consists of Lucas and a Lucas looky likey…pah.

Also, to continue the theme, bit peeved that Roy didn’t trust Dani vs West Brom at some point of time. Instead we’ve gotten treated to the uninspiring maxi.

But that’s me just banging on because the wound is fresh. Id have to say, even though during the ninety minutes im not, im of the opinion Roy should be given a bit of grace….. Having said that, no one is really expecting anything great are we?
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If you could sign any two players in the world for Liverpool who would they be and why? How would they fit into the current Liverpool squad?
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Haha, the number 11 jersey is vacant!! A Torres and Redbj partnership upfront!!
Seriously though, I don’t really know, I try not to get too involved in the actual name, more his role in the team. Suffice to say it would be a very good wide player, and a very good striker. Oh, and the third one would be a very good midfielder.
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Redbj,you have been one of the longest members of the TIA Community having joined in June 2003... Seven years later and with a TIA record of over 10,000 posts, Tell us something about yourself we might not know?
Not much, I don’t really hide too much…. Oh, I know…. my wife is a nagger.
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Describe yourself in five words
Very lucky father and husband. (the last two words are just padding)
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Your most embarrassing moment on the TIA forums
Nothing embarrassing to tell you thruth, how can you be embarrassed on an anonymous forum, if you use the word regret, id say giving certain forum members the time of day for far too long would rank highly up there.
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Funniest moment on the TIA forums
I know it’s a bit incorrect, but some random went on a rant about kuyt back in the day… I'm laughing typing this…..

"dirk kuyt…what is he…he's not a footballer, he's a fucking extra out of the lord of the fucking rings…"

Heaps of comments like that.
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Question from TIA Forum Member Sine – “If you had a chance of playing for Liverpool... Kop end... Stevie pass.... and you score a screamer up the corner... what would your celebration look like!”
I like class celebrations, like shearers…. Once you’ve been there (scored), act like you’ll be there again, and again, and again….
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Liverpool supporters will never forget where they were that night when the miracle of Istanbul unfolded upon our eyes! What were you doing!
Sitting/standing/jumping on me mates couch, there was a bunch of us, its morning over here at that time, but a couple of us rewatched the game and got absolutely smashed afterwards.
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Haha, a very important question now.... What is the one question you would like to be asked, and what is the answer to that question??
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Wife "its that bloody fernando torres on the phone again, begging you to kick the football in the street with him again?"

Me "ok."
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Redbj (left) pictured with TIA Forum member Chronic (right)



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Many thanks to Redbj for agreeing to participate in the second issue of The TIA Frontline series and for taking the time to answer the many questions set to him in such detail...

Here's to another seven years and another 10,000 Redbj posts and comments on the TIA Forums!!

Dont miss next week's TIA Frontline where once again we will be chatting to another ThisIsAnfield.com Forum Member putting Melwood’s hottest talking points under the microscope again. If you would like to set a question let me know via the private message function on the forums.....


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]]> The Albert - LFC Talk Broomy http://forums.thisisanfield.com/showthread.php?23291-Issue-2-The-TIA-Frontline-with-Redbj <![CDATA[Window Closed- How did the suits spend "our" summer?]]> http://forums.thisisanfield.com/showthread.php?23286-Window-Closed-How-did-the-suits-spend-quot-our-quot-summer&goto=newpost Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:22:15 GMT 10m profit at least, ngog is injured and if Torres gets injured on international duty what do we do? Is our squad good enough for top 4? 10m profit at least, ngog is injured and if Torres gets injured on international duty what do we do?
Is our squad good enough for top 4? ]]> The Albert - LFC Talk andy2008 http://forums.thisisanfield.com/showthread.php?23286-Window-Closed-How-did-the-suits-spend-quot-our-quot-summer Reds complete Konchesky deal- Dalla Valle and Kacanikic move to Fulham http://forums.thisisanfield.com/showthread.php?23279-Reds-complete-Konchesky-deal-Dalla-Valle-and-Kacanikic-move-to-Fulham&goto=newpost Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:10:56 GMT *Reds complete Konchesky deal (http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/latest-news/reds-complete-konchesky-deal)* 31st Aug 2010 Liverpool have today completed the signing of Paul Konchesky on a... Reds complete Konchesky deal

31st Aug 2010

Liverpool have today completed the signing of Paul Konchesky on a four-year contract.



The 29-year-old full-back moves to Anfield from Fulham after agreeing terms with the Reds and passing a medical.


Youngsters Lauri Dalla Valle and Alex Kacaniklic have made the switch from Anfield to Craven Cottage as part of the deal. ]]> The Albert - LFC Talk HarryFloyd http://forums.thisisanfield.com/showthread.php?23279-Reds-complete-Konchesky-deal-Dalla-Valle-and-Kacanikic-move-to-Fulham Feliz Cumpleaños Pepe Reina! http://forums.thisisanfield.com/showthread.php?23270-Feliz-Cumpleaños-Pepe-Reina!&goto=newpost Tue, 31 Aug 2010 02:54:53 GMT
A very big Happy Birthday to our very own keeper and resident comedian- Pepe Reina!!! Wish him all the best for the coming season. The best keeper in the world and he's all ours. :D







He turns 28 today.
]]> The Albert - LFC Talk liverpool_singh http://forums.thisisanfield.com/showthread.php?23270-Feliz-Cumpleaños-Pepe-Reina! Why is our new manager receiving criticism after his 3rd PL match? http://forums.thisisanfield.com/showthread.php?23253-Why-is-our-new-manager-receiving-criticism-after-his-3rd-PL-match&goto=newpost Sun, 29 Aug 2010 18:50:42 GMT I've been reading the West Brom in-match and post-match threads today.

Let me understand/confirm what some of you have said...

"It's worrying that our manager praises players, like Gerrard, Torres and some of his own signings."

Many who have managed people (sports employees or any workplace team members) and subscribe to motivational theory and positive reinforecement, would question the merit of your criticism.

I also read a few critical comments about Roy's "body language", his actions or inactions today. And comments such as "he didn't get up off of that bench to go direct the players".

It only feels like yesterday that many on TIA, and other sites, were questioning Rafa's style of "over-managing" or "micro-managing" our players. He "didn't let them be". He didn't allow them to just exercise their "creativity".

Some of you must be really tough managers to work for, and maybe you believe that you needn't allow your new team a substantial amount of time to "gel" together.

Isn't it a bit premature to do so in the 3rd PL match of a new coach?

Should we wait for the end of Roy's first season to pass judgement?

Especially since we have this other little problem to deal with? Yes, I'm referring to the worst possible problem for any organization to have: A questionable and anything but effective leadership and ownership structure. ]]> The Albert - LFC Talk LFC-Orlando http://forums.thisisanfield.com/showthread.php?23253-Why-is-our-new-manager-receiving-criticism-after-his-3rd-PL-match POST-MATCH: Liverpool 1 - 0 West Bromwich Albion http://forums.thisisanfield.com/showthread.php?23247-POST-MATCH-Liverpool-1-0-West-Bromwich-Albion&goto=newpost Sun, 29 Aug 2010 15:50:37 GMT Very unconvincing. Not sure what to say. Torres had one of the best shot. Very unconvincing. Not sure what to say. Torres had one of the best shot. ]]> The Albert - LFC Talk lfc.eddie http://forums.thisisanfield.com/showthread.php?23247-POST-MATCH-Liverpool-1-0-West-Bromwich-Albion