Popular Post Jonezy 645 Posted 14 February Popular Post Report Share Posted 14 February (edited) I am not in the ' we were turgid for 75 minutes camp'. We played one of the best teams in the world albeit with a bit of a confidence issue at the moment. The same team that has proved to be our kryponite, as their press game is so intense and well drilled, that we always choke on it. They were the better team (no surprise) until they completely imploded, as we just could not handle their press as usual. But our defensive block was superb. Especially the middle with Evans and Söyüncü protected by Ndidi was unbreachable. We looked a bit rough on the outside in the beginning with Ricardo playing left back for the first time in years and big Dan being a makeshift right back, but actually thought they did really well. Liverpool really did not create a lot and Schmeichel was superb in the little they created. Despite choking on their press, we still managed to set up Vardy a few times and a sharper Vardy might have had a field day like in our away game at Etihad. Seriously reminded me of a 2015/2016 performance at times. We defended as a unit, soaked the pressure, rode our luck a little and then hit them hard when the opportunities came. What a team to support. Edited 14 February by Jonezy 17 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hejammy 1,675 Posted 14 February Report Share Posted 14 February 5 minutes ago, StanSP said: Oliver Ndidi Well he does "twist" and turn to make those amazing tackles! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Haywood_6 976 Posted 14 February Report Share Posted 14 February Not sure if it's already been posted but 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StanSP 30,205 Posted 14 February Author Report Share Posted 14 February 1 minute ago, hejammy said: Well he does "twist" and turn to make those amazing tackles! As long as we keep getting more out of him in future games, please... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mozartfox 5,367 Posted 14 February Report Share Posted 14 February 17 hours ago, Sol thewall Bamba said: Klopp's a cvnt. He was a Dortmund cvnt and now he's a Liverpool cvnt. Perfect clubs for him. This could be the name of his auto-biography. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blanchflower78 597 Posted 14 February Report Share Posted 14 February 31 minutes ago, Ric Flair said: We also missed 3 very easy chances all from Vardy. I don't think we played particularly well but neither did Liverpool. We defended well. The difference was they had us pegged back in our own half for large parts of the 70 odd minutes and reduced our passing to wayward and aimless too often. If you have any doubts then perhaps read the match thread back and see what was being said. A wonderful result a fantastic final 15 but we got some breaks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
davieG 18,191 Posted 14 February Report Share Posted 14 February Mane's tackle on Amarty causing a bit a furore! https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2021/02/14/if-thats-richalison-some-arsenal-everton-think-klopp-player-shouldve-been-sent-off/ Apologies if already discussed but thread too long to check. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shen 2,121 Posted 14 February Report Share Posted 14 February 18 hours ago, StriderHiryu said: Proper Heavy Metal football!! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RumbleFox 7,669 Posted 14 February Report Share Posted 14 February 5 minutes ago, Blanchflower78 said: The difference was they had us pegged back in our own half for large parts of the 70 odd minutes and reduced our passing to wayward and aimless too often. If you have any doubts then perhaps read the match thread back and see what was being said. A wonderful result a fantastic final 15 but we got some breaks. We did concede possession and were not at our best but the xG of both teams was very similar. They didn’t really have too many clear cut chances. Yes we rode our luck but we were good value for the win. Moreover, I wouldn’t tend to use match threads as reliable, peer reviewed evidence. I’ve seen folk spazzing out and calling us shite when we’ve been 3-0 up. X 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cardiff_Fox 6,519 Posted 14 February Report Share Posted 14 February 17 hours ago, Hammo said: We’ve beaten Man City, Arsenal, Tottenham, Chelsea and now Liverpool this season. Just Man United to complete the set. if it doesn’t happen in the league, then I’m sure we’d happily settle for knocking them out of the FA Cup. And, who knows, maybe the Europa League too. Bring it on. Someone needs to mock Brendan up as Thanos if we beat Man U 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
reynard 1,450 Posted 14 February Report Share Posted 14 February 16 minutes ago, davieG said: Mane's tackle on Amarty causing a bit a furore! https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2021/02/14/if-thats-richalison-some-arsenal-everton-think-klopp-player-shouldve-been-sent-off/ Apologies if already discussed but thread too long to check. The more you see it the worse it looks. I've seen red cards given but he would have been a bit unlucky though he is close to being out of control with his studs up. Had Amartey rolled around on the gound screaming in agony as a Liverpool or Man utd player would have then the outcome may have been different. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
browniefox 695 Posted 14 February Report Share Posted 14 February I'm still buzzing off of that result. Reading that we were dominated, I disagree with that, they had the ball alot so dominated possession but our set up didn't let them do anything with it. BR got it spot on (again), I have questioned some of his tactics and decisions in the past but wow, yesterday he got everything right. We just now need to follow it up in the next game as JM says. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spudulike 3,693 Posted 14 February Report Share Posted 14 February 7 minutes ago, reynard said: The more you see it the worse it looks. I've seen red cards given but he would have been a bit unlucky though he is close to being out of control with his studs up. Had Amartey rolled around on the gound screaming in agony as a Liverpool or Man utd player would have then the outcome may have been different. We haven't quite learnt the dark arts. Big Dan just got up without fuss, very honest player. Players from some other teams would've been in the refs face and the commentators would've picked it up for discussion. All part of the drip drip to keep some clubs in the spotlight. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ric Flair 22,982 Posted 14 February Report Share Posted 14 February 37 minutes ago, Blanchflower78 said: The difference was they had us pegged back in our own half for large parts of the 70 odd minutes and reduced our passing to wayward and aimless too often. If you have any doubts then perhaps read the match thread back and see what was being said. A wonderful result a fantastic final 15 but we got some breaks. I don't disagree but for all Liverpool's pressure, they created very little. Reminded me of some of the games we think we play well in but barely create a single decent goalscoring chance. We have a game plan this season vs the supposed big 6 that previously we could never execute. This season we have won 5, drew 1 and lost 1 vs them and its not all down to good fortune. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
davieG 18,191 Posted 14 February Report Share Posted 14 February 12 minutes ago, browniefox said: I'm still buzzing off of that result. Reading that we were dominated, I disagree with that, they had the ball alot so dominated possession but our set up didn't let them do anything with it. BR got it spot on (again), I have questioned some of his tactics and decisions in the past but wow, yesterday he got everything right. We just now need to follow it up in the next game as JM says. A lot of their possession was the result of some piss poor passing by half of our team and getting caught in possession. We improved that in the 2nd half and started to have more influence. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
browniefox 695 Posted 14 February Report Share Posted 14 February 8 minutes ago, davieG said: A lot of their possession was the result of some piss poor passing by half of our team and getting caught in possession. We improved that in the 2nd half and started to have more influence. Yeah I get that, but what did they do with the ball? I don't remember Kasper having to do alot (other than the wonder save). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Corky 14,456 Posted 14 February Report Share Posted 14 February 44 minutes ago, davieG said: Mane's tackle on Amarty causing a bit a furore! https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2021/02/14/if-thats-richalison-some-arsenal-everton-think-klopp-player-shouldve-been-sent-off/ Apologies if already discussed but thread too long to check. He's trying to get to the ball first to knock it in- it's not a premeditated thing but going in with that force is reckless. Amartey did him a favour by making nothing of it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ritchie 5 Posted 14 February Report Share Posted 14 February 19 hours ago, Silva Fox said: We've beaten 5 of the so-called top 6 this season - 16 points out of 21! Anyone for #6 in the cup !! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HitchinFox 1,003 Posted 14 February Report Share Posted 14 February 51 minutes ago, davieG said: Mane's tackle on Amarty causing a bit a furore! https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2021/02/14/if-thats-richalison-some-arsenal-everton-think-klopp-player-shouldve-been-sent-off/ Apologies if already discussed but thread too long to check. I just can't bring myself to read anything posted on "HITC". Such drivel. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Babylon 29,417 Posted 14 February Report Share Posted 14 February 4 minutes ago, Corky said: He's trying to get to the ball first to knock it in- it's not a premeditated thing but going in with that force is reckless. Amartey did him a favour by making nothing of it. Anyone notice Mane second half, when Tielemans went in to tackle him and brushed him at most. The he fell to the floor clutching the other leg entirely and started rolling around. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Corky 14,456 Posted 14 February Report Share Posted 14 February 3 hours ago, Babylon said: CSI Scouse If the ball landed in the line they drew for Amartey’s arm, then it would be handball. You can’t score with that part of the arm, so to measure for offside to you to move the line back a bit. Onside. They measure it from the sleeve. His sleeve is behind the defender's foot. It's onside, it's a goal, they are clutching at piles of straws and would be setting up petitions had they had that goal disallowed. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
surrifox 2,640 Posted 14 February Report Share Posted 14 February 11 hours ago, Jack1993 said: Match of the day made us look far better than we were but you know what, they do that for the big teams every week and I love it. Up the boysssssssssss I was hoping for more coverage of the pitiful diving (unpunished) in the first 30 minutes or so Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Frank Large's Black Book 116 Posted 14 February Report Share Posted 14 February Round of applause for Blue ROI for his post in the Fullback Options thread. (sorry, can't do the clever cross thread pasting) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo 919 Posted 14 February Report Share Posted 14 February 10 hours ago, peach0000 said: Look I'm as happy as anyone that we won today but I know what I watched and can admit it when fortune is on our side. I don't want Rodgers and the players to think too much into that performance. If we play like that again it's very unlikely that we would pull off a win. That being said I feel with Vardy, Maddison, Barnes and Tielemans in the squad they all have the ability to create a moment or two of magic out of nothing and win games in which we play poor. That being said we can't accept playing like we did for the first 70 minutes too often. A sharp Vardy has a hattrick in the 1st half, at least 2 of the chances should have been goals. We played exactly the same way as we did against Man City, yet everyone calls that a great performance. The difference was that Liverpool play the high press, Man City didn't. Maddison, Teilemans and Barnes were starved of space as the game remained 0-0. It's the old cliché, but it's all about fine margins. Vardy scores 1 or 2 of those chances (the majority of the time he does) then the game completely changes. Wasn't pretty to watch by any standard, but it was our game plan, it worked and we won, comfortably in the end. Liverpool for all their possession didn't look as dangerous as they should have done, and putting the frustration aside we had more of the better chances to win the game than they did. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dahnsouff 5,956 Posted 14 February Report Share Posted 14 February 2 hours ago, RumbleFox said: We did concede possession and were not at our best but the xG of both teams was very similar. They didn’t really have too many clear cut chances. Yes we rode our luck but we were good value for the win. Moreover, I wouldn’t tend to use match threads as reliable, peer reviewed evidence. I’ve seen folk spazzing out and calling us shite when we’ve been 3-0 up. X Understatement of the millennium right there 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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