Jr and I just got back. three words- Best. Trip. Ever.
We had a brilliant few days in Melbourne prior to the game. Just wandering around , exploring pubs and the MCG museum- that's an amazing set up .
The game- 96000 people singing " You'll never walk alone" at the start , delayed kick off for a bit. I had tears streaming down while we were belting it out- some of you here know why ( think 1989).Shark , the best feeling I've ever had while we were singing.
I think there might have been a game there somewhere. My memory is a bit hazy but a few random thoughts
1. Gerrard looks very fit , got a tremendous reception every time he went anywhere near the ball and generally played very well.
2.Rodgers has a problem fitting Gerro , Allen and Henderson into the same lineup- not gelling at all. I do think Hendo will have a long term future though- less convinced ( yet) about Allen.
3. Wisdom will make a very good centre half in the future- was very assured.
4. Ibe is very promising- think Sterling but with more muscles.
5. Barini was crap
6.Brad Jones got a great reception when he was announced as the starting keeper.
7. Suarez- what a cock. he had 96000 people singing his name , chanting " we want Suarez" over and over and when he did come on , looked like he really couldn't gave a shark. Yes , he did set up the last goal with some outrageous footwork but his whole body language spoke volumes. If that's what he's like if he doesn't get his way then fudge off- we deserve much much better. El- Pistolero , we'll have to agree to disagree about him
still , I'm not going to let some petulant cock spoil what was a fabulous trip for Jr and me. We may not ever get to do that again and for me to see the excitement on his face as game day came around was worth everything to me. I just wish more of you guys had been lucky enough to experience it ( Tyler etc).