I said we should sell Kane for £150m+ and re invest ito the squad and I still stand by that you kiddy fiddling cunt. Funny how you have to attack my post history just because I made you feel stupid about your VAR statement. Grow up you twat, the last thing I want is this place becoming a bitter embarrassing cringe fest like certain other forums.
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Do you actually realize that it wasn't a penalty? Not saying that we would have won, but the penalty was a disgrace.
They literally walked over hot coals for the boss, one day he'll run out of psychological team building ideas
Bin for you. Posts like that belong in the Forum Toilet, not this part of it.
I hope he cuts down that finger pointing thing he loves to do, it's gonna trigger bad flashbacks from now on
Liverpool fan here in peace.
Just wanted to say that I thought Spurs probably played better than us in the second half and deserved better than what they got. All that said, most Spurs fans have been absolutely class throughout and most Liverpool fans do recognize and appreciate this.
Given we were in the same state exactly one year ago, we can 100% relate to the heartbreak, especially the way luck was a factor in the game. Really hope you keep building and cement yourselves above Woolwich, especially given the stuff that has been popping up from them today on a game that they had nothing to do with. Good luck for the next season!
Just wanted to say that I thought Spurs probably played better than us in the second half and deserved better than what they got. All that said, most Spurs fans have been absolutely class throughout and most Liverpool fans do recognize and appreciate this.
Given we were in the same state exactly one year ago, we can 100% relate to the heartbreak, especially the way luck was a factor in the game. Really hope you keep building and cement yourselves above Woolwich, especially given the stuff that has been popping up from them today on a game that they had nothing to do with. Good luck for the next season!
Respect, could have gone either way, enjoy it and you bet we will be back much stronger next season.
Look watch this from 1:10 mark
When Eriksen is arguing to the ref about the penalty the ref points to his earpiece to say VAR team is already checking/would let him know if he needs to check it. There is no conspiracy, I don’t know why you’re trying to attack me for pointing that out. But ok suit yourself.
When Spurs got Man.City and 'Pool got Porto I knew UEFA liked them - ref behaved predictably he couldn't wait to give such an early pen.
You "apologists" remember that when they say whatever foul happened 'too early' for him to send him off/give penalty next season in matches in the PL. The forum "apologists" will have amnesia about this incident.
You "apologists" remember that when they say whatever foul happened 'too early' for him to send him off/give penalty next season in matches in the PL. The forum "apologists" will have amnesia about this incident.
You sound like a fake - dunno why the forum lets you post on here.....
Rule 12
HANDLING THE BALL
Handling the ball involves a deliberate act of a player making contact with the ball with the hand or arm.
The following must be considered:
a) the movement of the hand towards the ball (not the ball towards the hand)
b) the distance between the opponent and the ball (unexpected ball)
c) the position of the hand does not necessarily mean that there is an offence
1. no one, surely, is claiming it was deliberate (or at least no one is claiming there is sufficient evidence to suggest intent)
2. It was more ball to hand than hand to ball
3. There was about a metres distance; furthermore, the ball ricocheted off his chest
I dont think there was a conspiracy or bribery, I just think the ref saw it hit his arm, bottled it, went to VAR and VAR couldnt 100% determine if it was hand to ball or ball to hand, and therefore couldnt overrule the refs initial, incorrect, call of handball.
Essentially, we got screwed by a shit referee, no more no less to it than that
HANDLING THE BALL
Handling the ball involves a deliberate act of a player making contact with the ball with the hand or arm.
The following must be considered:
a) the movement of the hand towards the ball (not the ball towards the hand)
b) the distance between the opponent and the ball (unexpected ball)
c) the position of the hand does not necessarily mean that there is an offence
1. no one, surely, is claiming it was deliberate (or at least no one is claiming there is sufficient evidence to suggest intent)
2. It was more ball to hand than hand to ball
3. There was about a metres distance; furthermore, the ball ricocheted off his chest
I dont think there was a conspiracy or bribery, I just think the ref saw it hit his arm, bottled it, went to VAR and VAR couldnt 100% determine if it was hand to ball or ball to hand, and therefore couldnt overrule the refs initial, incorrect, call of handball.
Essentially, we got screwed by a shit referee, no more no less to it than that
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From very early in the second half where it looked like nothing had changed in the pace of the game it seemed pretty clear that a goal from us was unlikely to come and it was going to be 45 minutes of not much happening despite the stakes. We've seen us play like that far too much in the second half of this season and it was another performance of that type. It ending up that way based on our form was always a possibility, but I just had confidence that we'd be able to continue using the apparent special reserves of energy that we've had exclusively for the Champions League.
As times goes on the memories of this campaign are going to be very special. But it does feel like a huge opportunity missed at the mo and if you don't mind I'm going to be a bit disappointed about it for a few days.
As times goes on the memories of this campaign are going to be very special. But it does feel like a huge opportunity missed at the mo and if you don't mind I'm going to be a bit disappointed about it for a few days.
All the looks they had at the Llorente goal though, back and forth and back forth until the ref had a clear picture in his mind. Surely the guy in the booth has got to see it's hit his chest first, which the ref hadn't. That I'll never accept, that he didn't go over to the camera, look at it from multiple angles till he had a full picture of what had occurred. In a Champions League final. A dead rubber at the end of the group stages with nothing on the game, ok. But a CL Final, in the first 30 seconds, and it wasn't even worth a look, and Llorente's was when it took one viewing to see it had come off his hip.
Im not sure how it works TBH, but doesnt he radio through and ask 'Is it ball to hand or hand to ball', they radio back 'fuck knows', then he has to stick to the penalty call because VAR cant overrule him
The controversial call aside, I thought the ref did pretty well. He let a football game happen out there, despite both teams' "efforts" to the contrary.
For me it's treating the cups like they matter because they do.
Fourth place is a business ambition, it's not a sporting one, we've seen the hollowness of that from Woolwich.
We should be going hammer and tongs at the cups until we lift some silverware. That's the point of football, and that will change the mentality of the squad. We've got barely anyone who has won a major final in their careers. Lloris obviously, Lucas won a bunch with PSG, Eriksen, Toby and Jan all won the 2010 KNVB Cup with Ajax but that was a two-legged tie, Victor Wanyama was an unused sub for one Celtic cup, it's not a lot, way less than our competitors.
Forgot Llorente and Aurier I guess. And Sonny won the Asian Games final, and came back a changed man, not a coincidence. Not a coincidence that Llorente and Lucas, two decorated players who had been in those situations dragged us back in Amsterdam either.
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It's not a terrible idea considering the lads have proven they can win without him. Liverpool got a windfall for Coutinho and look at them now.
Oh and can we completely ban Ossie Wembley ,Don Giovanni and a few others? Don't need their anti-Spurs crap constantly putting the club down
Yeah let’s ban everyone who disagrees with TWO2HEY - why doesn’t anyone ever think about the easily offended and how they have to contend with their hurt feelings?
Anti Spurs go on love explain that one to me.
Do you actually believe that ? Im not being sarcastic, but Kane has been a pivotal reason why we have evolved the last few years. As to winning without him, thats what depth is for, it doesn't mean that we would have lost with him. Lucas / Sonny/ Lllorente and co stepped up and good on them I say.
But to suggest we cash in on Kane, now, and that a cash cow will substitute one of the best strikers in the world, would set us back a decade and send a message that we cant keep our "elite" players.
What attracts new signings ? Money / Manager / Squad / Facilities / Chance of silverware.
This isnt about whether or not he should have started today. Thats for Poch to ponder.
Anyway, wish you all the best in the offseason. Ive enjoyed the banter here, and look forward to next season.
Im gutted today, but the ride was one I will never forget.