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Football Thread |OT16| Bacon & Dregs
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Defence is far worse problem than our keeper situation. That could probably wait until next Jan. We need at least 3 defenders in the summer, as well as an upgrade on Downing to have a hope in hell of a decent run next year.
Anyways, to reflect a bit more on the match: Part of me is saying it was inevitable the run would come to an end, Liverpool simply lack the depth or quality to really string a lot of wins together, but the manner of the defeat was truly disheartening.
That being said, it doesn't really affect my opinion of the team as a whole. I'm still supremely confident we'll overhaul Arsenal for 5th and none of the players have seen a change in my opinion. One thing I am certain of is the need for a new defensive coach; it really is noticeable how the departure of Steve Clarke has seen the defence fall apart.
As others have said none of the player performances stood out in a good way; Enrique was probably the best just by delivering an average performance. Sturridge did ok but didn't do enough, Coutinho had a few flashes and large periods of anonymity. Suarez also had one of his worse games.
Doubtless we'll see a huge amount of kneejerking though, with people deciding that Liverpool are once again complete shit and destined for 10th having last week thought 4th was an option. I also expect to see calls for Allen to be sold, as though people have never heard of Henderson, Lucas, Enrique and the dozens of other examples.
That being said, it doesn't really affect my opinion of the team as a whole. I'm still supremely confident we'll overhaul Arsenal for 5th and none of the players have seen a change in my opinion. One thing I am certain of is the need for a new defensive coach; it really is noticeable how the departure of Steve Clarke has seen the defence fall apart.
As others have said none of the player performances stood out in a good way; Enrique was probably the best just by delivering an average performance. Sturridge did ok but didn't do enough, Coutinho had a few flashes and large periods of anonymity. Suarez also had one of his worse games.
Doubtless we'll see a huge amount of kneejerking though, with people deciding that Liverpool are once again complete shit and destined for 10th having last week thought 4th was an option. I also expect to see calls for Allen to be sold, as though people have never heard of Henderson, Lucas, Enrique and the dozens of other examples.
There's a first time for everything.
Don't even link the two.
Don't make me post that list of Marotta's promises -> actual signings.
But yeah, we're covered as fuck as far as CBs / defenders go. Careces is a great fourth choice, so is Marrone.The_Hitcher89
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Definitely:
2 new centre backs, move Kelly into the middle ( I have no doubt he;ll succeed)
1 backup goalkeeper
1 young DM who can move between reserves and first team, Coady isn't good enough and Allen is not a viable option
Probably:
1 backup RB to cover for Kelly moving into the middle and prevent us relying on McLaughlin
1 backup LB if Robinson isn't good enough
1 winger to play on either side, a trusted version of Assaidi
I DID AND IT WORKED. WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
I hope you all appreciate the sacrificve I made considering it was raining the whole way.
Phantast2k
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In this case Balotelli only has had 1 red card in 3 seasons (for Italy rather than City), but he just hasn't played at all basically so he never shows up for training. 4 goals in 41 games across all comps for City.. but 9 in 12 for Italy. Funny stuff. He's down on the Reserve squad unsurprisingly at this point.
Joel Was Right
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Amazing comeback from Celtic today
The_Hitcher89
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Man Utd 2-1 Reading pls
Sleeplessnights
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The Villa - QPR match was amazing, I'm pretty sure one of the Villa fans nearly had a heart attack. Was that Wes?
Joel Was Right
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"A fiver you say? In three installments, maybe?"
I lol!d hard
The_Hitcher89
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because Dortmund have a competent coach.
Gratz Borussia & Sahin.
FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK there's no way Bayern beats Dortmund with an in form Sahin, in the CL semis or final FUCK
Now it's Bayern time
Is that CG or real?
The_Hitcher89
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I hope Dortmund beat you into non-existence in the CL final
Should've let him play, tbf.
Poor Scott Sinclair can't catch a break.
what did I do to you?
Rodwell?
Arrested under suspicion of being a full kit wanker.
Is Boatange playing as a CB or LB? When is Badstuber coming back?
The_Hitcher89
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Called Godgers incompetent, became a fan of Bayern Munich, its a litany of crimes against humanity
Joel Was Right
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One is not like the other.
Home from work so can post properly.
Haven't seen a second of the game so can't comment on that so much. As i've been saying all week. We can do anyone at home. MoPo's style of football works so well as the home team, also helps when other teams come to play like Liverpool today rather than QPR who sat back the whole game and sprung 2 counters and stole it.
Chelsea at home next and i reasonably confident of a good result.
Edit: Seen the goals.
Lambert's free kick is amazing. Jones takes a step to the right clearly after its deflected.
Haven't seen a second of the game so can't comment on that so much. As i've been saying all week. We can do anyone at home. MoPo's style of football works so well as the home team, also helps when other teams come to play like Liverpool today rather than QPR who sat back the whole game and sprung 2 counters and stole it.
Chelsea at home next and i reasonably confident of a good result.
Edit: Seen the goals.
Lambert's free kick is amazing. Jones takes a step to the right clearly after its deflected.
It's almost as good as the guy who got in the United team photo in the champions league. Just walked on and stood next to the players.
I hope so. Am curious about him. But with Heynckes it's probably not gonna happen till minute 90.
CB, Rafinha and Alaba are on the sides. Badstuber might not make it back this season. Apparently he had to go into surgery again just last week.
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Sleeplessnights
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The kid the mum pushed his hand in front of SAF is now permanently damaged.
CB, Badstuber is most likely done for the season. He tore his ACL in the beginning of the season and needed another arthroscopic surgery in January.
Be honest, who'd you rather have? Rodgers or Klopp? As much as ot pains me to admit it, but Klopp is in a different league. He's up there with the very best.
derExperte
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What? Because they beat an abysmal Freiburg and Bayern had a few bad games? After the DFB Pokal I'm confident that they're no real danger anymore and won't be for a while. Now Juve on the other hand.. let's first survive that.
He is really an enigma. Was he that good when he was managing Manz? They were tough side to beat and all, but he wasn't as good as they way he transformed Dortmund.
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