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Spurs (H) - post match
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Loved what Souness had to say after the game. He said it was about time our players started to puff our chests out and show some arrogance in games. We're where we are in the league for good reason so take that on board. Take these games by the scruff, and say in the last 6 games "we are Liverpool and we're going to fuck you". Couldn't agree more. We are filled with terrific players, but some look nervous and inhibited, Salah most of all, but not on his own. Embrace it reds.
Henderson was generally excellent first half?? ahahaha. He fuckin stank the place out. I dislike him as a player immensely.
That was so worth getting up after 3 hours sleep for. The best way to win is always in the last minute, love a power celebration.
He is one of the few players we have who can switch the play with a 50 yard pass. The other midfielders don't even look like they can kick it that far.
And that was one of the reasons we pulled them about 1st half, big switches.
I'm just disappointed Kevs 'Jurgen Klopp' song didn't seem to get going.
Someone made a good point that VVD could easily have signed for City not us...and if that was the case City would now probably have a 20 point lead on the rest of the league, he's that good. So thanks for making it interesting Virgil!
Nevermind the four horsemen of the apocalypse, this is a sure sign of the title coming home!
Ha amazing.
That was rather stressful, Spurs played very well second half even if their goal came from a mishit pass ( watch it back..)
Also odd that our goaly was the one being decidedly dodgy on a few occasions during the match yet it was a total blunder from theirs who gave us the 3 points...
Some very shabby passing from us at times, Mo is still trying too hard, got sick and tired of watching Erikssen seemingly perpetually unmarked despite us having 3 players in a fairly defensive trio...
Fabs helped put a stop to that but then we were so attacking at that point we left ourselves open to their best counters.
3 points in our hardest remaining game... I will take it thanks.
Also odd that our goaly was the one being decidedly dodgy on a few occasions during the match yet it was a total blunder from theirs who gave us the 3 points...
Some very shabby passing from us at times, Mo is still trying too hard, got sick and tired of watching Erikssen seemingly perpetually unmarked despite us having 3 players in a fairly defensive trio...
Fabs helped put a stop to that but then we were so attacking at that point we left ourselves open to their best counters.
3 points in our hardest remaining game... I will take it thanks.
Fabinho is the best of the lot at that, but Henderson did that well in the first half yesterday.
The fuck is this shit?
* That cross by Andy was as perfect as it get. Sometimes, there's nothing a defense can do and that ball was just gold
* Fabinho needs to start the last 6 games of the season ...
* Fabinho needs to start the last 6 games of the season ...
Yep you’d nearly excuse Robbo’s 100 absolutely Shite final ball for 1 like that.
Amazing ball.
Amazing ball.
Thank fuck for that. Was banging that drum alone in the match thread all first half.
I think I'd pretty much given up when they scored, but what glorious, delirious scenes at the end, as Anfield erupted in a release of tension, nerves and joy.
No, we didn't deserve to win, and yes there's plenty to discuss and be concerned about, but let's do the good stuff first: we fucking won and are back on top of the league. Spurs have now lost 10 (that's TEN) league games, so it's frankly remarkable they're even in the Top 4.
First half was pretty good, Spurs were struggling with a 3-5-2 formation that was designed to push our full-backs into defensive positions and compensate for a lack of CM options, but really did exactly the opposite, as Mane, Firmino and Salah pulled Spurs defenders all over the place, with Robbo and TAA rampaging forward at will and causing chaos. The goal duly arrived from the irrepressible Robertson, who supplied a beautiful cross for Firmino to head home. Only two players have more assists in the league than Robertson this season, and neither are full-backs, which is frankly incredible.
Second half was a fucking horror-show. Pochettino switched up the formation, and Spurs took control. We lacked composure in the midfield and couldn't keep the ball, which allowed the dangerous Moura and Eriksen to start inflicting damage. The equaliser duly arrived after a fortuitous assist from the Dane, and then there were other chances for Kane and Sissoko, before Loris made his calamitous error. We never gave up, but it was bemusing to see Klopp so slow to correct the course of the game with his subs. Still, fuck Spurs and fuck City. Top.
Allison (4) Yikes, all over the fucking place at times, slicing kicks all over the shop, spilling catches and generally looking as jittery as a crackhead in a church. Improved after the break, but needs to get himself back in the Zen-like calm he has exuded most of the season.
TAA (7) Caused Spurs plenty of problems in the first half, and corkscrewed one vicious effort just past the post, put across several dangerous balls and was involved with the lucky winner too.
Robertson (8) Wrought fucking havoc in the first half and his cross for the goal was sumptuous; almost unmissable. Worked so hard and had to put his defensive hat on in the second half as we were under the cosh a bit and threw himself into blocks and tackles to keep them out.
Matip (7) One horrible slip aside, he was largely impressive, having a good battle with Kane and the pace of Moura. Often seems just about to misjudge a bounce or miss a through ball, but extends a long leg to get out of trouble.
Virgil (8) Should have added to his burgeoning goal tally, but was typically nerveless and in control in almost all other aspects of his game. Given a real test in the second half, but showed his brains as well as his physical prowess when he shepherded Sissoko into a futile shot when a goal seemed certain.
Henderson (5) Started well and helped keep us going forward with some good switching of play, but then seemed to lose control of the midfield, with some slack, rushed passing and not seeing danger as quickly as he usually does. He is totally incapable of dictating the tempo, so when we needed to take a breather and shore up the holes, he struggled.
Wijnaldum (5) Lot of industry, but couldn't get a proper grip on the game, and didn't influence it much. Looks like he needs a rest.
Milner (6) The best of the midfield trio, Milner crashed into some juicy tackles and even if his passing was occasionally awry, he at least tried to make things happen, but he's another who looks close to knackered.
Salah (6) Dangerous, and his pace and trickery are always a weapon, but he is still taking one touch too many, or snatching at chances. Should have been less greedy on occasion too. His header caused the own goal, but while it was on target and was clever movement on his behalf, Loris should have easily dealt with it.
Mane (7) At times he was electric in the first half, with some brilliant runs and that searing pace was a nightmare. Should have scored with at least one effort, but was far quieter in the second half. Still our most dangerous player and also gets through a LOT of good defensive work.
Firmino (7) Put the headed finishing touch to that cross, and was sparkily effective in the first half, revelling in Spurs disarray. Probably should have punished them more, but he played well and scored so you can't ask for much more.
Subs:
Fabinho (6) Gave us far more presence when he came on, sniping effectively and using the ball well. Bit strange that he didn't start and showed that he should have.
Origi (6) He's not exactly the most gifted or elegant player, nor is he a good finisher, but if you want someone to come on and leg it up and down the wing and force corners, he's your man.
No, we didn't deserve to win, and yes there's plenty to discuss and be concerned about, but let's do the good stuff first: we fucking won and are back on top of the league. Spurs have now lost 10 (that's TEN) league games, so it's frankly remarkable they're even in the Top 4.
First half was pretty good, Spurs were struggling with a 3-5-2 formation that was designed to push our full-backs into defensive positions and compensate for a lack of CM options, but really did exactly the opposite, as Mane, Firmino and Salah pulled Spurs defenders all over the place, with Robbo and TAA rampaging forward at will and causing chaos. The goal duly arrived from the irrepressible Robertson, who supplied a beautiful cross for Firmino to head home. Only two players have more assists in the league than Robertson this season, and neither are full-backs, which is frankly incredible.
Second half was a fucking horror-show. Pochettino switched up the formation, and Spurs took control. We lacked composure in the midfield and couldn't keep the ball, which allowed the dangerous Moura and Eriksen to start inflicting damage. The equaliser duly arrived after a fortuitous assist from the Dane, and then there were other chances for Kane and Sissoko, before Loris made his calamitous error. We never gave up, but it was bemusing to see Klopp so slow to correct the course of the game with his subs. Still, fuck Spurs and fuck City. Top.
Allison (4) Yikes, all over the fucking place at times, slicing kicks all over the shop, spilling catches and generally looking as jittery as a crackhead in a church. Improved after the break, but needs to get himself back in the Zen-like calm he has exuded most of the season.
TAA (7) Caused Spurs plenty of problems in the first half, and corkscrewed one vicious effort just past the post, put across several dangerous balls and was involved with the lucky winner too.
Robertson (8) Wrought fucking havoc in the first half and his cross for the goal was sumptuous; almost unmissable. Worked so hard and had to put his defensive hat on in the second half as we were under the cosh a bit and threw himself into blocks and tackles to keep them out.
Matip (7) One horrible slip aside, he was largely impressive, having a good battle with Kane and the pace of Moura. Often seems just about to misjudge a bounce or miss a through ball, but extends a long leg to get out of trouble.
Virgil (8) Should have added to his burgeoning goal tally, but was typically nerveless and in control in almost all other aspects of his game. Given a real test in the second half, but showed his brains as well as his physical prowess when he shepherded Sissoko into a futile shot when a goal seemed certain.
Henderson (5) Started well and helped keep us going forward with some good switching of play, but then seemed to lose control of the midfield, with some slack, rushed passing and not seeing danger as quickly as he usually does. He is totally incapable of dictating the tempo, so when we needed to take a breather and shore up the holes, he struggled.
Wijnaldum (5) Lot of industry, but couldn't get a proper grip on the game, and didn't influence it much. Looks like he needs a rest.
Milner (6) The best of the midfield trio, Milner crashed into some juicy tackles and even if his passing was occasionally awry, he at least tried to make things happen, but he's another who looks close to knackered.
Salah (6) Dangerous, and his pace and trickery are always a weapon, but he is still taking one touch too many, or snatching at chances. Should have been less greedy on occasion too. His header caused the own goal, but while it was on target and was clever movement on his behalf, Loris should have easily dealt with it.
Mane (7) At times he was electric in the first half, with some brilliant runs and that searing pace was a nightmare. Should have scored with at least one effort, but was far quieter in the second half. Still our most dangerous player and also gets through a LOT of good defensive work.
Firmino (7) Put the headed finishing touch to that cross, and was sparkily effective in the first half, revelling in Spurs disarray. Probably should have punished them more, but he played well and scored so you can't ask for much more.
Subs:
Fabinho (6) Gave us far more presence when he came on, sniping effectively and using the ball well. Bit strange that he didn't start and showed that he should have.
Origi (6) He's not exactly the most gifted or elegant player, nor is he a good finisher, but if you want someone to come on and leg it up and down the wing and force corners, he's your man.
What a game. We looked nervous as fuck but the crowd for the majority was absolutely incredible. I'm sure I clocked a great rendition of Allez Allez Allez before the second half even kicked off.
Some brief comments on players.
Alisson - nervous with the ball at times but that didn't stop him making the odd classy chipped pass from the back. His one save of the game was palmed straight to an attacker and saved by Robbo.
Robbo - great energy in the first half and very useful at the back. Was my MOTM up until VVD did his thing.
TAA - started off with some great balls. I'm annoyed he didn't get the free kick that Origi took (wtf)
Matip - good at times, nervy at times. I think he could have done more in their goal if he'd been more alert but mis hit passes are often the hardest to defend.
VVD - epic. Watching him set up Moussa like that was delightful. Was very close to having a certain goal from a header in the corner he flicked into Firmino's lap. My MOTM.
Hendo - was there to bring calm to such an occasion. At times switched the play nicely but at times I felt he stopped our momentum in its tracks and played safe balls. Fabinho's introduction showed what Hendo lacks in DM positioning.
Milner - all over the pitch but seemed to be easily bypassed by their midfield. There was a 10 min spell when he & Robbo dominated the left wing, allowing Mane to go central. Played a minor role in winning the game through that (in my view)
Gini - good play in tight spaces and good closing down in what was a fierce midfield battle.
Mane - played a good game, unfortunate with some shots that were whiskers away. Should have been set in on goal by Mo although i don't think he made enough of an angle for Mo to warrant the pass by the time they got in the box. Always a threat though.
Salah - almost got in behind a few times. Was rather well marshalled by Vertonghen for most of the game but still threatened at times. Loved his celebration for the OG and the crowd signing his name when the stadium announcer gave him the goal - great for his confidence. Will he take that buzz straight to St Marys? I hope so!
Firmino - one of his best games for a while, he was everywhere and threatened in the centre too. A great headed goal and led us from the front.
Some brief comments on players.
Alisson - nervous with the ball at times but that didn't stop him making the odd classy chipped pass from the back. His one save of the game was palmed straight to an attacker and saved by Robbo.
Robbo - great energy in the first half and very useful at the back. Was my MOTM up until VVD did his thing.
TAA - started off with some great balls. I'm annoyed he didn't get the free kick that Origi took (wtf)
Matip - good at times, nervy at times. I think he could have done more in their goal if he'd been more alert but mis hit passes are often the hardest to defend.
VVD - epic. Watching him set up Moussa like that was delightful. Was very close to having a certain goal from a header in the corner he flicked into Firmino's lap. My MOTM.
Hendo - was there to bring calm to such an occasion. At times switched the play nicely but at times I felt he stopped our momentum in its tracks and played safe balls. Fabinho's introduction showed what Hendo lacks in DM positioning.
Milner - all over the pitch but seemed to be easily bypassed by their midfield. There was a 10 min spell when he & Robbo dominated the left wing, allowing Mane to go central. Played a minor role in winning the game through that (in my view)
Gini - good play in tight spaces and good closing down in what was a fierce midfield battle.
Mane - played a good game, unfortunate with some shots that were whiskers away. Should have been set in on goal by Mo although i don't think he made enough of an angle for Mo to warrant the pass by the time they got in the box. Always a threat though.
Salah - almost got in behind a few times. Was rather well marshalled by Vertonghen for most of the game but still threatened at times. Loved his celebration for the OG and the crowd signing his name when the stadium announcer gave him the goal - great for his confidence. Will he take that buzz straight to St Marys? I hope so!
Firmino - one of his best games for a while, he was everywhere and threatened in the centre too. A great headed goal and led us from the front.
Could have, yes. "Easily", no. They weren't prepared to pay Southampton's asking price, and in any case his mind was made up to come to us once Klopp had sold the club to him. Top, top marks to Klopp and the club for making it happen in the end.
What's the Yiddish for "Schadenfreude"? 
What he needs is a Phil Jones gurning face. He's trying, but really needs to do better with his look of horror.
Missed the game as I was at some Sunday party/networking thing and came in dejected with the score at 1-1 to find some dutch hero celebrating we'd just scored and I had to explain some excessive Klopp style double fist pumping
Up the reds
Up the reds
Following a few pointed comments from my wife, thought it was time to get a haircut. Then, thinking back, realised my last one was pre-season ! Not normally superstitious at all, but no way are my locks being shorn before the end of the season. Indeed, our remarkable season may all be down to my hair.
So I now have a couple of months of wife being miffed, boss giving me the evil eye, new client thinking 'What the fuck is this guy ?' , and loads of 'Calm down, calm down' comments from my mates. Big scruffy afros are not apparently a good look for blokes in their 60s. 🙁
So I now have a couple of months of wife being miffed, boss giving me the evil eye, new client thinking 'What the fuck is this guy ?' , and loads of 'Calm down, calm down' comments from my mates. Big scruffy afros are not apparently a good look for blokes in their 60s. 🙁
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