Vs Tottenham Hotspur (A): Post Match Thread

[Norbs]

Sterling still looks miffed

[baitman]

sterling has got his invisible cock out


oh hang on, its his phone

[Robbie-9-Fowler]

I wouldnt have him as a starter

He contributes next to nothing going forward and I dont think hes that great at pressing / defensive side either

Can to me looks much stronger, much more capable going forward and offers better balance

Just my preference

Fair enough, personally I think Allen is our best presser, he times when to close down almost perfectly IMO.

His role isn't about getting goals, Rodgers has given that responsibility to Henderson openly in the media what Allen does is hassle, keep the ball with simple passes and always be available to receive the ball.

If Lallana comes in he won't be doing that role, he has never played that deep as far as I'm aware and that would mean Henderson dropping back. I think both are good options but today our midfield was balanced which can be invaluable in itself.

[Norbs]

I would not swap BR for any manager in the world, he is Liverpool.

He has grown in stature and confidence, He ****ing loves it here and we love him

We did a very very important bit of busy getting him here, we now have to keep him here as he will win us trophies

[Infadel]

Couple of points................I can now see why we chased Seville so long to get Moreno. He's a tremendous acquisition, will only get better and will nail that left wingback position for years to come!
Second one, Sterling, as good as he is, just uses his left peg for standing on - after that great run in the second half it was criminal that he didn't finish it with his left foot instead of fighting to get it onto his right then cocking it up because of bad body shape.

[frank the tank]

Couple of points................I can now see why we chased Seville so long to get Moreno. He's a tremendous acquisition, will only get better and will nail that left wingback position for years to come!
Second one, Sterling, as good as he is, just uses his left peg for standing on - after that great run in the second half it was criminal that he didn't finish it with his left foot instead of fighting to get it onto his right then cocking it up because of bad body shape.

Watch the 8th minute of the game again...

[Phoenix07]

Beautiful to watch us thump Spurs once again. Great display overall from all involved. We looked sharp and the midfield was much more disciplined position wise, and great at pressing when needed.

[Bender]

Rodgers on Balotelli: "I am giving him responsibility. For first time in his life, he marked at a corner. I am serious."

Balotelli to Rodgers: "I don't mark at corners."

Rodgers to Balotelli: "You do now."

From Rodgers' press conference.

sterling has got his invisible cock out


oh hang on, its his phone

You seem Excited to see it

[Kenneth]

Watch the 8th minute of the game again...

[G]

Skrtel doesn't play, clean sheet arrives

It wasn't convincing but still, they have an uncanny knack of turning up when he's not around.

[RichC]

Skrtel doesn't play, clean sheet arrives

It wasn't convincing but still, they have an uncanny knack of turning up when he's not around.

[Boogs]

@Jan_Vertonghen: Little update: We are s***!!!

Edit: date was May 2012

[Slinky Skills]

Good to see Allen pulling a player back when Spurs' attack looked dangerous. Last season we were too nice.

I'd like to see Lovren and Sakho given a run together. It looked like it was. A new partnership with Sakho a bit rusty. But you do get the feeling that this back four could be a proper unit over time.

Moreno though

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This.

Far too nice, we learned the hard way.

I don't agree with hauling players down and being cynical but we get ****ed over by teams doing it to us all the time.

Another thing I noticed was Mig was time wasting and slowing the pace of the game right down straight from the off, never seen him do that before.

[Chris]

Skrtel doesn't play, clean sheet arrives

It wasn't convincing but still, they have an uncanny knack of turning up when he's not around.

Whatever the reasons theres certainly been an astonishing difference in our defence under Rodgers when he's played compared with when he hasn't. With him our defensive record is dreadful, without him it's brilliant and while it's not as simple as being all down to him I do think we would be much better off without him.

61 league games started, 84 conceded, 17 clean sheets. 1.37 goals conceded per game.

18 league games not started, 13 conceded, 10 clean sheets. 0.72 goals conceded per game.

It's time for a run without him and see how we get on.

[G]

Aye. The numbers aren't favourable for him. The manager seemingly hasn't noticed yet though. Hopefully the two today strike up a quick understanding and are given the time to carry it on.