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And because Woolwich + Liverpool "haven't spent enough" to be competitive.
That one really makes me laugh. We've spent a sum net total of fuck-all on player transfers and they're crying about owner investment.
Or because Guardiola has drowned in journo spunk
I said Captain he said wot?
I had a read last night for the first time.
There's a Spurs guy on there (WTF is that about!) that was hopelessly trying to convince them pre-match that their attacking front 3 is not as good as Madrid's.
It also appears to be a criminal offence to blame Klopp for anything.
TFC got a mention though so not all bad
nah he is just shit - stopped taking pills and declared himself fit last week.
(cant get twitter so use their reddit)
Lovren: "I am fit now. I had issues with my back and my groin. I skipped first game of the internationals and that helped me. It's over." • r/LiverpoolFC
Tottenham put hapless Liverpool to the sword as Harry Kane snatches double
This from the comments...Scouse delusion at it's greatest...
"Liverpool cab take a lot of positives they wat they sliced open Liverpool for the goal simply magnificent I think it was Henderson great ball but the run by that man Salah who is on fire he left Aurier and Vertonghen for dead while Lloris was stood still high blunder by the Spurs back 5 they were in no man's land the finish in the corner by Salah beautiful Spurs had 14 chances Liverpool 12 there was nothing in it the Liverpool keeper was shocking as was the defense other than that going forward Liverpool world class the midfield and front men bossed the game Spurs only had 36 percent possession they parked the bus again playing on the counter lucky for them the Liverpool back 5 had a nightmare"
This from the comments...Scouse delusion at it's greatest...
"Liverpool cab take a lot of positives they wat they sliced open Liverpool for the goal simply magnificent I think it was Henderson great ball but the run by that man Salah who is on fire he left Aurier and Vertonghen for dead while Lloris was stood still high blunder by the Spurs back 5 they were in no man's land the finish in the corner by Salah beautiful Spurs had 14 chances Liverpool 12 there was nothing in it the Liverpool keeper was shocking as was the defense other than that going forward Liverpool world class the midfield and front men bossed the game Spurs only had 36 percent possession they parked the bus again playing on the counter lucky for them the Liverpool back 5 had a nightmare"
Neville kept stressing that players are now scared of Kane, think this is a symptom of this, he would rather gamble on getting there first than having a shot from Kane in that position.
If the keeper does not rush out he has a first time shot - He is shitting it and decides to gamble rather than take the shot.
spot on, the two biggest factors were us knocking it over their defense and Lloris kicking/throwing it long. They didn't expect it and had no answer for it at all.
We'd be top of the league IF the opposition was not permitted to score OR defend.That’s almost as demented as this offering from football’s wisest fans.
“They are a good team. But we could have beaten them if we could defend.”
I mean, think about it.
Stats are shit in isolation but XG stat is 2.67 vs 0.67 Liverpool xG stats for the 2017/2018 season | Understat.com - we were 2 goals clear for most of the game so content to bring them on to us. I suspect this guy is a knob
We managed to answer criticisms about Lloris's distribution AND our lack of direct play at Wembley in a single goal.
Klopp gets all the credit for the offense but none of the blame for the defense. That's some good shit he's got going with the supporters.
Let's give him the benefit of the doubt and say FSG are big meanies who somehow got him all the attacking options he wants (Mane, Salah, keep Countinho) but HATE spending money on defense. Did they not have a backup if VVD wasn't available? Maybe a younger player they could bloody when up 3-0 in the 2nd half early in the season, or against Maribor, or in the league cup? Or maybe a veteran journeyman who is disciplined and risk-averse, stays at home? Or for fucks sake, Wimmer or someone of that mid-level caliber? How is this possible?
Nope, FSG, Lovren and which ever shit keeper starts are the only ones at fault for shit discipline, poor form and abhorrent tactics.
Let's give him the benefit of the doubt and say FSG are big meanies who somehow got him all the attacking options he wants (Mane, Salah, keep Countinho) but HATE spending money on defense. Did they not have a backup if VVD wasn't available? Maybe a younger player they could bloody when up 3-0 in the 2nd half early in the season, or against Maribor, or in the league cup? Or maybe a veteran journeyman who is disciplined and risk-averse, stays at home? Or for fucks sake, Wimmer or someone of that mid-level caliber? How is this possible?
Nope, FSG, Lovren and which ever shit keeper starts are the only ones at fault for shit discipline, poor form and abhorrent tactics.
Thank you for saying this! xG is a good tool, but anytime its wrong people shit all over it. It's to be used in conjunction with other stats, metrics and good old fashioned eye balls. Doesn't tell the whole story, even when it does, like in this case.
That’s unusual for Souness as I remember him nearly breaking Tony Galvin’s leg with a late tackle in the 1980 League Cup Final
That was it with Souness
He wasn’t hard just dirty as it was always a late challenge never 50/50 head on
Dirty cunt