Liverpool vs Fulham post mortem

[BG1973]

Was he ever? I don't think so.

His main impact has been to give us width, and allowing the CMs room to breathe.

agree. plus he keeps possession which has helped our patient buildup play.

his descision making has started to look a bit suspect lately though and he is another forward who is not a goal threat. Thats our biggest problem.

Lucas was ok I thought.

Babel - he can beat a player and is quick. Thats about it. Coming on for these cameos is not going to help him improve his weaknessess though. I really don't think he's got what it takes.

[FatTony]

I think the answer to that is quite clear, no Alonso, and Lucas instead.

Alonso keeps the ball better and is a far better passer of the ball, but today all of them were guilty of it not just Lucas. So many passes were canceled out by Fulham, all the balls threaded through were intercepted or inaccurate.

[Dhav]

Indeed. But sometimes players have to prove they are not good enough on the pitch to get the message through.

I can't see Lucas staying past the Summer.

I wouldn't have layed Lucas, you wouldn't either. Rafa obviously thought he could, and he was proved wrong. We all make mistakes.

Fine, I can accept that (even though I think Rafa should have learnt the lesson re Lucas a lot sooner), but if I see Lucas play another league game while we still have something to play for then I will seriously despair. Up against Bullard and Murphy inept does not begin to describe his performance.

[dom9]

At the beginning of the season, I would have taken joint top at 22 November.

[FatTony]

At the beginning of the season, I would have taken joint top at 22 November.

Agreed, but I don't understand your point?

[dom9]

Agreed, but I don't understand your point?

Basically, after one **** game, there is no need to over-react. We are so much better than in previous years. There will always be hicups.

[Tatterdemalion]

At least Arsenal are ****.

[FatTony]

Basically, after one **** game, there is no need to over-react. We are so much better than in previous years. There will alsways be hicups.

I don't think anyones over reacting, just discussing a very poor performance today? Lucas has his knockers (and rightly so IMO he's had plenty of time to adapt now). It would be a bit of a joke if we were all on here saying we were great today and unlucky not to take all 3.

EDIT: just reread the thread and saw Dhav's comments!

[Nicey]

That was utter utter utter ****e with a capital S ... and a bit of a worry .. no Gerrard .. no bite ...i have not screamed that much at the box for ages ..

Got that wrong Rafa ..

Lucas was ****e, as was Kuyt, as was Keane, as was Masher, as was Reira ..

Brutal really brutal .. we got extremely lucky today ... ****ing disgusted ....

Lucas should be taking chances like that with open arms ..instead he did not look interest .. too many balls played backwards.. Robbie Keane with a criminal miss ..
Utter Tosh . ****ing have those useless cunts run laps for 3 hours

Arseholes !!

[Pablo]

FACT = Alonso should have started

FACT = Lucas isnt up to it

FACT = We are still level on points with Chelsea

[lucas]

It's abundantly clear to me that this squad does not have enough quality, strength or depth to win the league, and I seriously questioon now whether the team is able to hold its own without Gerrard in the team.

Lucas is clearly not up to it. He was inept today.

Keane needs to ****ing wake up. Rubbish.

There are only so many times we can say "at least he is getting into these positions". For a £20M striker he should be putting these away. When everyone is fit Gerrard should play behind Torres with Keane on the bench. I think Keane plays too close to Torres and gives him no options up front. Gerrard and Torres just click when they play together as they proved last week against Bolton when Torres replaced Keane.

[Nicey]

We got lucky .. Chelsea had 26 shots on goal 14 on target and at least 1 good goal disallowed .. how they did not win that game is a miracle ... hopefully Villa can put United to the sword .. we dont need them creepy up on us

[Pablo]

There are only so many times we can say "at least he is getting into these positions". For a £20M striker he should be putting these away. When everyone is fit Gerrard should play behind Torres with Keane on the bench. I think Keane plays too close to Torres and gives him no options up front. Gerrard and Torres just click when they play together as they proved last week against Bolton when Torres replaced Keane.

Cant believe you've even not the nerve to come on here, you should be ashamed of youself today mate!

[FatTony]

Cant believe you've even not the nerve to come on here, you should be ashamed of youself today mate!

[Nicey]

There are only so many times we can say "at least he is getting into these positions". For a £20M striker he should be putting these away. When everyone is fit Gerrard should play behind Torres with Keane on the bench. I think Keane plays too close to Torres and gives him no options up front. Gerrard and Torres just click when they play together as they proved last week against Bolton when Torres replaced Keane.

at one stage he was practically getting a ****ING PIGGY BACK OFF him he was that close ... hes got it ..in spades .. but he Better be in the ****ing mood week in week out ... the whole team was rubbish except for a couple of players cant really blame him ..

Sammy should be throwing hard objects at there ****ing heads