English (and other British lower league) Football Discussion
I must admit that that was an impressive result. There must be a high chance of an all English tie in the quarter finals
Based on results so far, you’d have to think that going through to the next round are likely:
Of the remaining:
"...sure beats doin' stuff."
Funny thing about Salah is that no one seems to talk about the fact that he isn't at an out and out striker. He's banging in all these goals from a wide forward position. Current scoring rate is at a Ronaldo/Messi level for a forward like that. Mental stuff.
...but apparently Liverpool need a 30 goal striker...
Mane - 12 goals, 6 assists
Firmino - 20 goals, 9 assists
Salah - 30 goals, 8 assists
That seems ok to me - what we need to do is stop shipping stupid goals.
Lovren does seem better with VvD next to him and Karius is now getting an extended run in goal. I don't think they are both long-term players but might be able to do a job for now.
"...sure beats doin' stuff."
That control for Salah's first goal was beautiful - calm, composed, collected. He's a terrific player.
a.haak
Based on results so far, you’d have to think that going through to the next round are likely:
Of the remaining:
I wouldn't write PSG off just yet, and I reckon Spurs will go through. After the first ten minutes Juve looked pedestrian yesterday.
As much as I hate to admit it, I also think Spurs will do it easily against Juventus
Another very solid performance. I really rate Andy Robertson, great signing for £8m.
Here's hoping for a dour 0-0 draw at Old Trafford tomorrow morning!
4 questions
1. Is Robertson rapidly becoming one the league's best left backs? As Groff said , an absolute bargain when you consider the prices paid for absolute sharke
2. How good is Big Virg?
3. Is Firmino arguably more important to LFC than Coutinho was? Not denigrating Cout in any way but he occasionally had a habit of not showing up; Firmino is consistently absolute class.
4. Is FSG ready to tell Real to fudge off in the summer when they come door knocking for Salah? The response will tell me a huge amount about FSG's ambitions.
4 questions
1. Is Robertson rapidly becoming one the league's best left backs? As Groff said , an absolute bargain when you consider the prices paid for absolute sharke
2. How good is Big Virg?
3. Is Firmino arguably more important to LFC than Coutinho was? Not denigrating Cout in any way but he occasionally had a habit of not showing up; Firmino is consistently absolute class.
4. Is FSG ready to tell Real to fudge off in the summer when they come door knocking for Salah? The response will tell me a huge amount about FSG's ambitions.
1. Yes
2. Awesome
3. Yes
4. God I hope so!
Shoot me but I always thought Coutinho was a little overrated.
I was going to post the same thing. Take a few screamers out of his game and there isn't that much left. That's why I found Barcelona's obsession with him so odd. Why didn't they go knick Hazard or something.
How good is Oxlade-Chamberlain at the moment?
Hard working, drives forward, gets back to defend.
It's almost like Wenger played him waaaaaay out of position for a long time.
"...sure beats doin' stuff."
How good is Oxlade-Chamberlain at the moment?
Hard working, drives forward, gets back to defend.
It's almost like Wenger played him waaaaaay out of position for a long time.
Yeah was a bit dubious when he signed to be honest as I couldn't see how he would complement the team. Happy to be wrong!
Strong rumours that we're trying to pick up Allison from Roma in the summer. Haven't seen him play much at all but he sounds like a very high quality GK from what I've read. Karius has a few games before then to really prove himself.
Honestly though, it was a pretty dire game for neutrals and for us. Rashford took both goals well and both times Lovren and TAA got found out – you can forgive TAA as he’s a teenager but Lovren needs to go. United did what they needed to do – kept plenty behind the ball, got the turn over and banged the long ball. People will moan about that style of football but you do what you need to win.
Penalties – 3 potentially and Rashford maybe should have seen a second yellow BUT I’m not sure one way or another. Gary Neville says LFC should have had two penalties, Carra says they deserved none…that’s the ultimate in confusion.
Never nice to lose to your fiercest rival but we have to try to be circumspect…
"...sure beats doin' stuff."
Honestly though, it was a pretty dire game for neutrals and for us. Rashford took both goals well and both times Lovren and TAA got found out – you can forgive TAA as he’s a teenager but Lovren needs to go. United did what they needed to do – kept plenty behind the ball, got the turn over and banged the long ball. People will moan about that style of football but you do what you need to win.
Penalties – 3 potentially and Rashford maybe should have seen a second yellow BUT I’m not sure one way or another. Gary Neville says LFC should have had two penalties, Carra says they deserved none…that’s the ultimate in confusion.
Never nice to lose to your fiercest rival but we have to try to be circumspect…
And you still have Chelsea.
If you are old and wise you were probably young and stupid
Honestly though, it was a pretty dire game for neutrals and for us. Rashford took both goals well and both times Lovren and TAA got found out – you can forgive TAA as he’s a teenager but Lovren needs to go. United did what they needed to do – kept plenty behind the ball, got the turn over and banged the long ball. People will moan about that style of football but you do what you need to win.
Penalties – 3 potentially and Rashford maybe should have seen a second yellow BUT I’m not sure one way or another. Gary Neville says LFC should have had two penalties, Carra says they deserved none…that’s the ultimate in confusion.
Never nice to lose to your fiercest rival but we have to try to be circumspect…
And you still have Chelsea.
Thanks for the input.
"...sure beats doin' stuff."
Honestly though, it was a pretty dire game for neutrals and for us. Rashford took both goals well and both times Lovren and TAA got found out – you can forgive TAA as he’s a teenager but Lovren needs to go. United did what they needed to do – kept plenty behind the ball, got the turn over and banged the long ball. People will moan about that style of football but you do what you need to win.
Penalties – 3 potentially and Rashford maybe should have seen a second yellow BUT I’m not sure one way or another. Gary Neville says LFC should have had two penalties, Carra says they deserved none…that’s the ultimate in confusion.
Never nice to lose to your fiercest rival but we have to try to be circumspect…
And you still have Chelsea.
Thanks for the input.
Thanks. My input is that although Carra is a complete slimeball he is closer on those penalties than Neville.
If you are old and wise you were probably young and stupid
Honestly though, it was a pretty dire game for neutrals and for us. Rashford took both goals well and both times Lovren and TAA got found out – you can forgive TAA as he’s a teenager but Lovren needs to go. United did what they needed to do – kept plenty behind the ball, got the turn over and banged the long ball. People will moan about that style of football but you do what you need to win.
Penalties – 3 potentially and Rashford maybe should have seen a second yellow BUT I’m not sure one way or another. Gary Neville says LFC should have had two penalties, Carra says they deserved none…that’s the ultimate in confusion.
Never nice to lose to your fiercest rival but we have to try to be circumspect…
And you still have Chelsea.
Thanks for the input.
Thanks. My input is that although Carra is a complete slimeball he is closer on those penalties than Neville.
I'm 50/50 on them - thought the Mane/Fellaini one was the best shout but can see why it wasn't called but could have gone either way.
I do think Rashford deserved a second yellow and can't understand why he didn't get pinged
"...sure beats doin' stuff."
Honestly though, it was a pretty dire game for neutrals and for us. Rashford took both goals well and both times Lovren and TAA got found out – you can forgive TAA as he’s a teenager but Lovren needs to go. United did what they needed to do – kept plenty behind the ball, got the turn over and banged the long ball. People will moan about that style of football but you do what you need to win.
Penalties – 3 potentially and Rashford maybe should have seen a second yellow BUT I’m not sure one way or another. Gary Neville says LFC should have had two penalties, Carra says they deserved none…that’s the ultimate in confusion.
Never nice to lose to your fiercest rival but we have to try to be circumspect…
And you still have Chelsea.
Thanks for the input.
Thanks. My input is that although Carra is a complete slimeball he is closer on those penalties than Neville.
I felt nervous whenever Liverpool were attacking, fortunately United got some important interceptions, blocks etc but it only takes one to get through with them having such a lot of possession...anyway, this game it worked & got the job done.
I thought Rashford should have got a second yellow & whilst I didnt think they were penalties on another day these decisions may have been given, thems the breaks.
Carra's disgusting behaviour post match means he may (should) not be a Sky pundit for much longer..we'll see.
Honestly though, it was a pretty dire game for neutrals and for us. Rashford took both goals well and both times Lovren and TAA got found out – you can forgive TAA as he’s a teenager but Lovren needs to go. United did what they needed to do – kept plenty behind the ball, got the turn over and banged the long ball. People will moan about that style of football but you do what you need to win.
Penalties – 3 potentially and Rashford maybe should have seen a second yellow BUT I’m not sure one way or another. Gary Neville says LFC should have had two penalties, Carra says they deserved none…that’s the ultimate in confusion.
Never nice to lose to your fiercest rival but we have to try to be circumspect…
And you still have Chelsea.
Thanks for the input.
Thanks. My input is that although Carra is a complete slimeball he is closer on those penalties than Neville.
I'm 50/50 on them - thought the Mane/Fellaini one was the best shout but can see why it wasn't called but could have gone either way.
I do think Rashford deserved a second yellow and can't understand why he didn't get pinged
I thought the ref was generally poor and there were quite a few decisions (both ways) that I disagreed with, even after seeing the replays.
You guys played all the great tip tap but never really looked like you were going to score. There are too many teams that want to play this sort of game, but if you don't shoot you won't score. Although you might get a deflection like Baillys.
If you are old and wise you were probably young and stupid
Carra's disgusting behaviour post match means he may (should) not be a Sky pundit for much longer..we'll see.
If anything he should get a pay rise for spitting at that Manc cod.
Three for me, and two for them.
Just seen Jamie Carragher in his car at the traffic lights, well it might not have been him .... but it was the spitting image !
Haha just seen the Carragher video. What an absolute cod. Not many acts lower than spitting at someone. Over something so trivial too. Surely in his playing days and current job he would have to put up with worse than "unlucky mate" on a daily basis.
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"...sure beats doin' stuff."
Squeaky bum time at the end. Need to borrow United bus next week, chuck a new logo on it...
"...sure beats doin' stuff."
Dear Champions League trophy engravers,
Liverpool starts with an “L”. Just saying.
Thanks
Jurgen.
On a serious side, brilliant first half. City came back but if any team can bugger this up, we can. But Big Virg makes Lovren look good and Robbo is just so good at the moment so fingers crossed. Doubt City will be as poor in the second leg. Hope Salah not out for long- rest him this weekend? Give Solanke and or Ings a run. And I may have to revise my opinion of Ox- thanks Arsey for him.
Klopp was praying that Gerrard didn't burst into the Liverpool changing room at halftime shouting "this does not f*cking slip"
Huge result. I would be lying if I didn't have a tiny smile on my face when I saw the result.
Next week will have to be a massive performance. City will be motivated and playing with nothing to lose. Has a similar feeling to PSG beating Barcelona 4-0 at home last year. The second leg they were so scared to play any football and got punished for it.
My biggest worry before kickoff was TAA getting totally tuned up by Sane, nope!! Rock solid and very good decision making.
Said to me earlier by a Liverpool FANATIC "it's only half-time"
Said to me earlier by a Liverpool FANATIC "it's only half-time"
I've put a cheeky $10 on City to qualify, paying $60.
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