Darth hosts Rhodesy and Barts to review the 2 Premier League wins against Sheffield United and Crystal Palace. On a packed pod the lads discuss:
* Joel Matip injury. How did we suspect it was ACL? Impact on the squad and Joel tribute
Sheffield United, lineups & gameplans
* Key match stats: XG, XT, Shots, Possession, Big Chances
* Set Play Pool
* Gakpo vs Nunez contrast
* Konate analysis and massive stats line
Crystal Palace, lineups & gameplans
* The Holy Goalie returns!
* 1st half buildup problems again, similarities with Fulham and Sheffield
* Do we need to talk about Luis Diaz?
* Endo the pressing victim
* VAR farce
* Darwin goal drought?
* Gravenberch vs Jones contrast
* 11 v 10 discussion, how much credit to Klopp, how much the red card?
Dave and Karl reflect on the game from the weekend as Liverpool went top of the Premier League with the win over Crystal Palace. They then look at recent transfer links as the reds have been noted as interested in Fulham DM Joao Palhinha, they discuss the potential transfer and what it'd mean for Liverpool. They then look at Thursday's game against Union as the already qualified reds travel to Belgium.
On today's episode (December 11th 2023) Dave looks back at the weekend as Liverpool went top of the league with a win over Crystal Palace, and Arsenal losing to Villa. Dave also looks at the state of the top of the league, so why can't we go all the way? He also looks at transfer rumours with Palhinha of Fulham linked.
Dave Davis is joined by David Lynch to discuss:
- The Palace Performance and Being Top Of The League
- Variation Between Europa Dead Rubber and United This Week
- Defence of Refs and Big Decisions From Saturday
- Questions From Subscribers
On the latest RAW, Trev downey, Dave Hendrick and Jim Boardman do a 100 minute show full of analysis and opinion as they reflect on Liverpool's latest dramatic late win, this time away at Crystal Palace. There are a plethora of topics covered, including: the return of Prick Watch with Andy Madely, Roy Hodgson, Darren Fletcher and Joey Barton duelling it out for the coveted award; the use of VAR and the referee is the main story - again; the sloppy showing of so many Reds on the day; the tedious media trend of creating narratives; the fantastic winner by Harvey Elliott; the life and storied career of Halmstads' favourite son; why Alisson Becker is the best to do it and so much more.
Dave Davis previews Jurgen Klopp’s pre Palace presser and covers:
- Q&A’s including Matip and Transfer Focus
- Sheff United Clues
- Palace Threats including the 12:30
- Score and Scorer Prediction
The Reds stifled any new manager bounce from Chris Wilder's return in their 2-0 win over Sheffield Utd on Wednesday evening, courtesy of goals from VVD & Szobo. Klopp's side now turn their attention to yet another early kick-off on Saturday as they take on a Crystal Palace side who've struggled of late, with Hodgson under real pressure at the helm. Joining Hari this week to share his insight into Palace's struggles and whether Hodgson's job's at risk, we welcome on Jon Hanna from Crystal Palace Fan Site, The Eagles Beak
On the latest Molby On The Spot, Trev Downey and Liverpool legend Jan Molby look back over three wins and ahead to the game against Crystal Palace. Along the way they discuss the usual myriad of topics, including: the state of affairs at United and whether or not Ten Haag is the man to bring back the glory; Klopp's prickly interview with Marcus Buckland; flashback to the days of Kenny Dalglish and the difference between his two managerial stints from the point of view of his media relations; the sacking of Dalglish and the Sky search for comments from a posse of drunken ex-Reds; Liverpool finding a way to win games regardless of the performance; VVD back to his best and the advantage that gives us as a team; Ibrahima Konaté and the need to see a long run of games from the talented defender before we can assess his true status; Wataru Endo and the moments that may have transformed his Liverpool career; Roy Hodgson and his usual pattern and the challenge posed at the weekend by Crystal Palace. All this and much more on another show with the best pundit in the business.
Dave Davis is joined by Bence Bocsák to discuss:
- The Sheffield United Game and Thoughts
- Trent and Ibou Performance and Stats
- The Loss of Matip and January Window Impact
Dave and Karl look ahead to the game against Crystal Palace at the weekend as the reds travel to London to take-on Crystal Palace for the dreaded 12:30 kick off. They go through the game in usual detail with a look at the potentially underperforming eagles? They also look at the other Premier League football from midweek with Aston Villa dominating Man City. They also look at Liverpool's need for a CB in January with Matip now injured for the rest of the season.
