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Football Thread 2014/2015 |OT10| -Proud Of Our Heritage-
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Yea, don't despair prinny, La Liga is far from over!
They still have games vs Barca and Atleti at the very least. Plus there is always one small team that fucks it all up for the big guys (multiple times for Barca this year lol)
jts
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:lol :lol
To be fair though, unless something was to happen to Real Madrid's team, like major injuries or whatever, it was just a question of when were Atletico or Barça going to drop points. It's not possible to keep up with their current god-mode.
The_Hitcher89
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What a shit weekend. As usual.
dark_prinny
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Time for el Derbi Vasco.
VAMOS LEONES!
VAMOS LEONES!
Dark Rider
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Alright my long awaited thoughts which I know you're desperate for:
Far better going forward today than against Stoke, Arse, Saints. Even if we were sloppy in possession, we showed a lot of intent (and were matched by Liverpool in that regard). Young and Valencia played well, Rooney had a very good game, and Carrick did his best to influence things from defence.
Defending wise, sloppy. Too many balls given away, blind passes and sloppy ones. Part of that I attribute to having players in unnatural positions, part of that the fact Evans and Jones are only just back from injury, part of that another changed defence, part of that the fact we had no holder in midfield... part of it complacency and laziness. Those errors need to be stopped.
It is easy to say in hindsight, but I think we got our team selection pretty spot on today (arguably Herrera for Fellaini), and despite Liverpool having a lot of shots I wouldn't say they were the better team. They didn't take their chances. They made even bigger errors. That third goal... what Lovren is doing I just don't know.
I think Rodgers got their team selection wrong. Lucas should have started instead of Allen, and then when Balotelli came on it should have been for Allen. Not because he's terrible, but because when you're looking for goals, he offers nothing. When you're looking for defensive protection from the output, he offers nothing. Good at recycling possession, but 2-0 down, away from home, desperate for a win... that isn't what Liverpool needed.
I enjoyed the game and never really felt in danger, despite Liverpool's shots. To win with that scoreline playing with all our summer signings either injured or on the bench is very pleasing. Wish Wilson and/or Falcao got some of our goals, but still very pleasing indeed.
Far better going forward today than against Stoke, Arse, Saints. Even if we were sloppy in possession, we showed a lot of intent (and were matched by Liverpool in that regard). Young and Valencia played well, Rooney had a very good game, and Carrick did his best to influence things from defence.
Defending wise, sloppy. Too many balls given away, blind passes and sloppy ones. Part of that I attribute to having players in unnatural positions, part of that the fact Evans and Jones are only just back from injury, part of that another changed defence, part of that the fact we had no holder in midfield... part of it complacency and laziness. Those errors need to be stopped.
It is easy to say in hindsight, but I think we got our team selection pretty spot on today (arguably Herrera for Fellaini), and despite Liverpool having a lot of shots I wouldn't say they were the better team. They didn't take their chances. They made even bigger errors. That third goal... what Lovren is doing I just don't know.
I think Rodgers got their team selection wrong. Lucas should have started instead of Allen, and then when Balotelli came on it should have been for Allen. Not because he's terrible, but because when you're looking for goals, he offers nothing. When you're looking for defensive protection from the output, he offers nothing. Good at recycling possession, but 2-0 down, away from home, desperate for a win... that isn't what Liverpool needed.
I enjoyed the game and never really felt in danger, despite Liverpool's shots. To win with that scoreline playing with all our summer signings either injured or on the bench is very pleasing. Wish Wilson and/or Falcao got some of our goals, but still very pleasing indeed.
Broder Salsa
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Mr.Marston
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:lol
Updated with Catterpirlo
You guys have hit the next level
Dark Rider
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all 3 teams dropped points at the same week
what a week
what a week
Freewheelin'
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Let us know how it is m8. I still haven't watched OiTNB s2 despite really liking s1 :lol
and I've been addicted to the X-Files and Fringe.
Frustrated_me
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Atleti dropped points too? OH BABY!
I'm not going to start crossing off Barca and Atleti like they did to us when we were 6 points behind in the beginning of the season, that would be foolish with our January/February window coming up.
I just hope we can come back form the CWC without any injuries, those other clubs take that trophy to heart.
HALA MADRID!
I'm not going to start crossing off Barca and Atleti like they did to us when we were 6 points behind in the beginning of the season, that would be foolish with our January/February window coming up.
I just hope we can come back form the CWC without any injuries, those other clubs take that trophy to heart.
HALA MADRID!
I never wrote off Madrid, that would be silly.
dark_prinny
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Pretty decent weekend. We won and didn't lose anymore players. Can't complain about that.
Wish Ozil was fit though.
What about points per pounds spent.
Frustrated_me
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A staggering statistic..
Powerhouse performance. Is he human?
Frustrated_me
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You'll both be fine, there is still a lot of football left. Doesn't mean we're going to relax and take it easy, the contrary should occur with Jese's return.
dark_prinny
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I watched the first three episodes last night. It is pretty good, the cinematography is amazing.
Ozil? I think I heard him in a psychophony one of those nights in a paranormal phenomena radio show. What a guy.
Frustrated_me
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That Emily Ratajkowski scene in Gone Girl... Ouf.
Broder Salsa
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Oh fuck yeah, will add him later. Playing fifi.
dark_prinny
Banned
Carlos Vela is pretty good.
Good that you kept your humour after such a satisfying result.
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