Liverpool v Sunderland post match thread

[SB]

Another thing about the penalty. It should have been retaken as one of their players was actually in the 18 yd box by the time Suarez hit it. Clutching at straws maybe but we've had worse things go against us.

[SB]

I thought this an interesting read and this is probably where it should go bar opening a new thread.

http://www.thisisanfield.com/2011/08/10-thoughts-on-lfc-1-1-sunderland/

10 thoughts on LFC 1-1 Sunderland

(1) The first half was a thrilling portent of what might unfold this season, passing, moving, chasing, looking for goals.

(2) The second half was a throwback to the more desperate parts of last season. Hoofing it toward a ponytail should be an option rarely taken, not the default.

(3) Seven of the XI have only started since Dalglish took over in January. It’s amazing that they can gel so well.

(4) Every senior debutant looks like they’re ready to be a first-team regular. England cap or not, Henderson looked like a work in progress.

(5) Suarez remains our only player capable of genius at close quarters. Unless we sign another, we need to retain Aquilani and Pacheco or fast-track Suso or Sterling.

(6) Anyone who claims decisions at Anfield always go our way — including Bruce — need to remember the straight red card that wasn’t shown to Richardson and keep their mouth shut.

(7) Gerrard needn’t bother with taking dead balls when Adam is in the team.

(8) Suarez needn’t bother with taking penalties when Adam is in the team.

(9) While Lucas has improved immeasurably in the last year, he still gives away too many silly fouls. Curb that and he can be first choice in his position for years.

(10) We were never going to get 114 points. 84 remains a distinct possibility.

[Fernandinho]

Hey Fernandinho which one is you


YNWA Liverpool vs. Sunderland - Cheers Bar Sydney - YouTube

I really want to go there with some mates, never been there before. I went home after being at the pub to watch the game, mind you I have no idea what happened really.

[Mr Darko]

How come they had us 3rd and now 4th?

Because Man United won their game to take 2nd place and all below got shifted down one position.

Seems the teams who drew home games are ranked alphabetically, followed by alphabetical ranking of the teams who got away draws? Is that right?

Doesn't take in account home/away otherwise Wigan (home) would be above Norwich. It's just alphabetical after Goals Scored taken into account of course when on equal Goal Difference.

[Mostar]

Hey Fernandinho which one is you


[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtczNezSxn4"]YNWA Liverpool vs. Sunderland - Cheers Bar Sydney - YouTube[/ame]

[Craig_H]

JWH has managed to influence the authorities to do this, knowing secretly that the league is going to end tomorrow at 6pm, with us securing a CL spot.

[Shaggy]

How come they had us 3rd and now 4th? Seems the teams who drew home games are ranked alphabetically, followed by alphabetical ranking of the teams who got away draws? Is that right? If so.........why?!?

[Craig_H]

Til tomorrow night

[Kenneth]

Anyway, we're 4th and in the CL places.

[Suarez]

[QUOTE=dom9;2051323]I wouldn't be surprised if Aquilani didn't have a driving license. There is no way he could pass the number plate test with his eyes.[/QUOTE]

it would be even more impressive if he could pass the test without them

[dom9]

Or they put in more seats.

LFCTV have a new position in the Centenery so some work has been done somewhere. Maybe old press seats have been freed up.

[Exiled_red]

Presumably it has something to do with the Sunderland allocation and the number of seats lost because of the segregation. Did Sunderland have a smaller ticket allocation than other away sides last season? It looked that way on TV

[BobTheCharmer]

I wondered similar myself, can't remember the last time we got over 45,000.

So how come?

Weird, as there were several empty seats on the front row.

[Craig_H]

Not telling you.

[Shaggy]

IanDoyleSport Ian Doyle
by neiljonesecho
Time for a bone fide fact. The attendance at Liv v Sun on Saturday was 45,018 - the highest at Anfield for more than 25 years! #lfc

I wondered similar myself, can't remember the last time we got over 45,000.

So how come?