Time for reflection on a horror season. We know the negatives so here's some positives for me:
1. Signings. We've often queried and blasted some of Rafa's signings but we got four quality players this season and the possibility of a fifth in Jonjo just arriving.
Johnson, Maxi, Soto and Aqua have all showed their worth through the season. Soto is a giant at the back, Maxi and Johnson have good vision and I can see them continuing to cement their places. Aqua when he's been able to play has showed glimpses of something special so no real complaints from me here.
2. Two players I've loved to hate over the years have proved me wrong this season. Babel and Lucas. Both have upped their work rate considerably especially in the second half of the season. Babel's still missing something but at least he's giving it everything he's got at the moment which is a far cry from previous season. Credit due here.
3. Kuyt and Masch. A couple of stalwarts who have given 110% in every match and probably played in most games this season.
4. Nando when he's playing. Can't deny an almost 1:1 goal to game ratio. It's a shame the world cup is in as far as Liv'pool are concerned. The kid needs to rest.
5. Pepe Reina. For me, by an far the best player we've had this season. Leading from the back without him we've almost be facing relegation this season. Given the support (or lack there of) around him at times he more than often kept us in the game. Only a red beach ball proved too much. Cheers Pepe, happy to have you aboard for another 6 and a player who's name I'd wear on my back.
1. Signings. We've often queried and blasted some of Rafa's signings but we got four quality players this season and the possibility of a fifth in Jonjo just arriving.
Johnson, Maxi, Soto and Aqua have all showed their worth through the season. Soto is a giant at the back, Maxi and Johnson have good vision and I can see them continuing to cement their places. Aqua when he's been able to play has showed glimpses of something special so no real complaints from me here.
2. Two players I've loved to hate over the years have proved me wrong this season. Babel and Lucas. Both have upped their work rate considerably especially in the second half of the season. Babel's still missing something but at least he's giving it everything he's got at the moment which is a far cry from previous season. Credit due here.
3. Kuyt and Masch. A couple of stalwarts who have given 110% in every match and probably played in most games this season.
4. Nando when he's playing. Can't deny an almost 1:1 goal to game ratio. It's a shame the world cup is in as far as Liv'pool are concerned. The kid needs to rest.
5. Pepe Reina. For me, by an far the best player we've had this season. Leading from the back without him we've almost be facing relegation this season. Given the support (or lack there of) around him at times he more than often kept us in the game. Only a red beach ball proved too much. Cheers Pepe, happy to have you aboard for another 6 and a player who's name I'd wear on my back.
6. Have finally got rid of the yanks (hopefully)