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by **jaytoothetee** » Wed May 02, 2007 5:20 pm

Rafa-Dodd wrote:I wouldn't have recognised you anyway. I have the impression you look like your avatar

hehe, i get that impression too mate. so it isn't just me that sees dawson as a stickman

by **Rafa D** » Wed May 02, 2007 5:32 pm

LFC2007 wrote:
Rafa-Dodd wrote:(On a bit of a sour note, the paddock was fu.cking sh.ite, no-one would stand up and it showed me why I LOVE BEING IN THE KOP SO MUCH.)

(On a bit of a sour note, the paddock was fu.cking sh.ite, no-one would stand up and it showed me why I LOVE BEING IN THE KOP SO MUCH.)

It's brilliant when they make the same announcement every week: 'in the interest of your fellow fans will all fans situated in the KOP please remain seated' - even when they know it's not going to happen!

"its particularly unfair on small children who cannot see the game"

Bollox :laugh:

by **account deleted by request** » Wed May 02, 2007 5:34 pm

jaytoothetee wrote:
Rafa-Dodd wrote:I wouldn't have recognised you anyway. I have the impression you look like your avatar

hehe, i get that impression too mate. so it isn't just me that sees dawson as a stickman

Dawson - a short ,brunette, stickman with a strange walk

by **Stu.Murph** » Wed May 02, 2007 6:04 pm

wweeeeehoooooo

by **Sabre** » Wed May 02, 2007 6:09 pm

Good morning Stu!

by **zarababe** » Wed May 02, 2007 6:48 pm

Red on

Benitez the master of Europe
European Football | Liverpool
by Phil McNulty - BBC Sport 02 May 2007

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Rafael Benitez may struggle to return the Premiership to what Liverpool regards as its spiritual home - but a journey to the Champions League final on a regular basis more than makes up for that gap in his collection.

Benitez was quizzed about his lack of a title in the after-glow of yet another semi-final triumph over his arch-rival Jose Mourinho.

He admitted it was tough with Manchester United and Chelsea winning almost every week, but he can more than handle the demands of the Champions League.

And so it proved again as Anfield celebrated another wild European night in front of The Kop.

Benitez knew his team had got it wrong at Stamford Bridge - but he scented blood once Chelsea only established a one-goal lead.

He spoke with an open confidence he rarely demonstrates, and his team backed his words once the slipshod and nervous early exchanges were over.

Benitez is not always the amiable nice guy seen by the cameras. He is ruthless and does not take kindly to being crossed, which is clearly what he felt he had been by Mourinho.

This was no footballing classic. It was never going to be.

But Benitez once again confounded those of us who looked at his team-sheet and questioned his approach.

No Xabi Alonso. Two wingers in the inconsistent shape of Jermaine Pennant and the largley ineffective Bolo Zenden.

And yet it all became clear very quickly.

Steven Gerrard was restored to a marauding midfield role after spending time on the margins, while Javier Mascherano was biting and snapping in around Chelsea's heels.

The pairing of Alonso and Mascherano was too similar at Chelsea, too deep. Benitez remedied the problem and was rewarded with a bristling display from the Argentine.

Mascherano's distribution is not perfect, but he loves a tackle, as several Chelsea players discovered.

It was impossible to recognise him from the dispirited figure witnessed at West Ham earlier this season.

Benitez regards himself as an arch-strategist, and the two-leg format suits him and Liverpool perfectly.

They proved it against Juventus and Chelsea in 2005 and this year favourites Barcelona and Chelsea again have perished on Benitez's drawing board.

Liverpool were the team creating the clearer chances, despite Mourinho's claim that Chelsea were the better side.

As for the final, Benitez will have to make some tough tactical choices whether they play AC Milan or Manchester United.

But he can usually be relied upon to fashion a result when an occasion demands it - and is occasionally followed by the odd stroke of good fortune every successful manager needs.

Manchester United would provide a sterner attacking test than Chelsea did, and Benitez's choice in midfield and attack will be key against either them or the Italians.

But after winning the Uefa Cup in his final season with Valencia and already claiming one Champions League for Liverpool, don't bet against another winning strategy in Athens.

by **ivor_the_injun** » Wed May 02, 2007 8:02 pm

From Football365...

My mate is on nights surveying on Lime Street and went into the all night cafe for a brew at 5:45 this morning.

As he was getting served the woman said to him "Have a look who that is behind you". None other than Jamie Carragher, still in his club tracky, worse for wear and getting a bacon buttie before going home for some sleep!

The man, the myth, the legend...23 Carra gold.

by **dawson99** » Wed May 02, 2007 8:07 pm

gotta love rick parry as well:

"I don't care what he says, I don't listen," Parry told Radio Five Live.

"I guess when you've invested £500m it's a fantastic season to win the League Cup. He's welcome to his opinions, we care about Liverpool."

love it!!

by **tubby** » Wed May 02, 2007 8:13 pm

Ha ha Kaka has scored for Milan!!!!!

by **dawson99** » Wed May 02, 2007 8:17 pm

its 2-0 so far dude

by **zarababe** » Wed May 02, 2007 8:18 pm

Great ain't it Dawsonio - what price 3-3 in Athens and we win on Pens again

by **dawson99** » Wed May 02, 2007 8:19 pm

odds on babes :;):

by **zarababe** » Wed May 02, 2007 8:20 pm

6th heaven - Do you know the Daily Mirror quoted us having won our 6th title in Istanbul - freudian or what

by **tubby** » Wed May 02, 2007 8:27 pm

As if last night wasnt a good enough night this would make me very happy if they went out

by **Woollyback** » Wed May 02, 2007 8:53 pm

dawson99 wrote:dawson will be in liverpool for the final

woollyback may join you for some beers. can't be @rsed watching in a pubfull of bitter mancs again

FORZA MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEELLLAAAAAAAAAAAAN!!!!!! :buttrock

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