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It is going to be an interesting game for sure. I don't think we'll thrash you like some of you are predicting/fearing. It won't be 4-0 or 5-0 or a score of that ilk. I think it will be a close game. I think your fans at Anfield will make sure your players are up for it and that in itself will make it a harder task for us. I look forward to seeing Pelle and Tadic and hopefully Ward-Prowse play. As long as you don't concede in the first 10-20mins I think it will be a close contest. I don't see us resolving our defensive issues so early so I can see you scoring. I think our team will be:- Mignolet, Manquillo, Skrtel, Lovren, Johnson, Gerrard, Henderson, Can, Coutinho, Sterling, Sturridge. I predict and 2-1 win for us.

I don't like Lovren's lack of respect or conduct. At the same time, Southampton would sell him at the drop of a hat if they got a good price for him, regardless of how happy or settled he and his family were at Southampton. There's very little loyalty in football, in either direction. That's why things like this should be taken with a pinch of salt. Neither clubs nor players actually moralise about these things, no matter what they say in the press. In the end, it's just a business contract - no different in principle to when you hire a construction person to do up your house. No matter how much you want to be the nicest house on the block, if the house across the road flashes the cash in their direction, they are perfectly entitled to pursue that opportunity and work on that house as well. You may insist they finish your house first, or you may negotiate a compromise rate if the work on the other house cuts into work on yours. But ultimately, everybody knows the reality of the situation - and that is that it's a temporary arrangement that's mutually beneficial to both parties, until it's concluded. The only people who don't get this are the media (who need to sell papers/ads/media space), and the supporters (who want the players and clubs to be heroes and icons, despite the grubby reality of the whole arrangement). In regards to the disrespect shown to Southampton I don't like it. it would be great to see more respect in terms of player transfers in football but unfortunately, Lovren isn't the first player to complain when he doesn't get his way, nor will he be the last. It is what it is with professional footballers. Expecting them to be bastions of morality when they've spent almost all of their young adult lives being lauded, feted, and idolised by coaches and fans, is asking to much, I think. They are the monster we all created.

Pleasantly surprised

Schneiderlin is a fantastic player and I hope you do keep him. Since your promotion he's been my favourite southampton player. I love the way he goes about things and his intelligence on and off the ball. Superb. Although I disagree that he was better than Cabaye in France's group game. TBH he was quite poor in that game - compared to his usual performances.

Liverpool supporter here in peace. I've been reading this forum since the Lallana rumours surfaced. I actually do understand your anger towards him in the way he went. I said I understand it not that I agree with it for reasons I'll explain. But firstly yes I understand your anger. I went through with the Gerrard to Chelsea rumours in 04 and 05 and whilst he never left, the gut wrenching feeling I had at that time, I suppose is similar to how you feel now. Also when Torres left us I had that same feeling. True he never came through our system but the feeling I believe is similar. So I do understand your anger as to how he left and the way he left. But it is a two way street. If the stories are true that your board were ignoring his calls and other forms of contact over the situation, then I'm not surprised that he got a bit ****ed and was blunt about not playing another game for you. Albeit that wouldn't be the road I'd have gone in, in that situation, if I was mucked around like that I could well feel aggrieved by it. I DO agree some of his words in his first interview with LFC TV were a bit disrespectful. Especially about wanting to play for us during our run in whilst still your captain. For me that was disrespectful. However on the other hand Lallana has given you 14 years of good service and 14 years of commitment and you will get £20m. Suarez will do the same to us but I won't be biter (pun intended ) as he has given me some fantastic memories that will live with me forever and on the pitch has always given everything, so i don't begrudge him a move. So long as we get a respectful offer I will respect Suarez's decision. I have come onto this forum not for a slanging match or a shouting exchange and whilst I'll probably get abuse no doubt, I just wanted to post this message. Oh and yes I am extremely delighted to have signed Lallana by the way!