Baggies post match thread

[dww]

I think a lot of it is organizational and we might not see it cut out too fast. Klopp is effectively building a plane, with someone else's tools and parts, while in full flight.

I think the question is how much attention should it get. Given we allow the opposition so few shots and Mignolet is know to have issues at set pieces you would think it would be pretty high up the list.

[Daniel 7]

Not really....an offensive 3 of Coutinho, Firmino and Origi would be difficult for any team to handle....

Yeah, I'd prefer that - I didn't say "the only", I said pretty much. He's getting a lot of games due to the lack of other options just now is my point, especially with Firmino having a "difficult time settling in".

[captainfog]

Our tactics were fine against West Brom. Some of our players just aren't good enough. Also, if it wasn't for Mig being typically **** we would have won.

[DKdan]

On yet another sidenote: Look at all their setplays and how they directly plan to obstruct the keeper - every single time it's a foul IMO.

And it was only given once - And Fletcher stood there with his halo and didn't understand why.

****house of a ref. We are poor at set plays - no two ways about that, but the ref bottled it every ****ing time.

The goal that was ruled out was extremely easy to see - I yelled OFFSIIIIIDE at the tv already when the ball was struck, yet it took them a while to figure out. Award the ****er a medel, for spotting it ages later.

[DKdan]

Yeah, I'd prefer that - I didn't say "the only", I said pretty much. He's getting a lot of games due to the lack of other options just now is my point, especially with Firmino having a "difficult time settling in".

Firmino has only had one great game until now IMO - I dont think he's the messiah... yet!

[Chris]

Its not just Dortmund , I think most German teams do it...I see almost every Freiburg home game and this is done after every match , as you say its a way of showing appreciation to the supporters - it creates a great bond between the players & the crowd

Yep, it's boss, loads around Europe do it, it's great. The sneering about it just shows the massive disconnect we are used to having with the players here. Obviously you expect a few wind up remarks from Manc's, blues etc but some of the comments about it are bizarre not the least the "celebrating a draw" ****. He ****ing wasn't! Most people in every fanbase in the country must want improved atmospheres and more of a connection with the players, yet fella tries something and he's pretty much mocked for it, this is what he's up against so good luck to him!

Anfield was rocking again for 15 mins, not much to boast about but it was a start and clearly meant a lot to him. I think he saw yesterday as some sort of breakthrough day. We shall see but stuff like what he did wont hurt, I'd have them fronting up every week, win, lose or draw. 60 seconds of their time to show a bit of appreciation isn't a big deal.

[calvoboy]

On yet another sidenote: Look at all their setplays and how they directly plan to obstruct the keeper - every single time it's a foul IMO.

And it was only given once - And Fletcher stood there with his halo and didn't understand why.

****house of a ref. We are poor at set plays - no two ways about that, but the ref bottled it every ****ing time.

The goal that was ruled out was extremely easy to see - I yelled OFFSIIIIIDE at the tv already when the ball was struck, yet it took them a while to figure out. Award the ****er a medel, for spotting it ages later.

For once Shearer made a good point on MOTD last night - the linesman claimed that he wanted to check who got the touch (LFC player or WBA) before giving offside, but under the new laws it's irrelevant. As at least 3 WBA players tried to attack the ball while offside they should have been flagged regardless of who actually touched the ball.

[BigChief]

I thought their second goal shouldn't have stood. There were two West Brom players jumping for the ball with Lovren. Ollsen scored but the other player had his arm over Lovrens shoulder stopping him from challenging Ollsen.

Saw highlights of the game last night and that's exactly what I thought too. Yes defenders and strikers barge each other and get away with things but this was a blatant two on one foul straight from the MMA training ground at WBA.

I'm glad Klopp is p*ssed off with Pulis' style. Jurgen seemed to revel in the fact Pulis is annoyed he didn't get the full three points.

[calvoboy]

To be fair Lovren has been very commanding in the air lately.
Lallana won a header, leading to our goal.
Can, Milner and Hendo all decent in the air too IMO. But I get your point.

On the other hand I dont think the recipe for coping against it is fielding our best headers. IMO making sure we arent giving stupid set plays away against them was the most important thing.
And exactly because of their ****house, big lump players, we should have gone the other way. Quick players, with quick feet, with lots of movement.
Which we did - besides the movement.

Fighting them on their terms is not the answer I think?

Not saying we should have done anything differently, just that given who was on the pitch for us it wasn't surprising that they were going to be dangerous from set-pieces. So you accept that the second goal might happen, but we should be able to create more and certainly shouldn't be gifting them the first.

[BigChief]

Our tactics were fine against West Brom. Some of our players just aren't good enough. Also, if it wasn't for Mig being typically **** we would have won.

Bogdan would have punched Fletcher, Benteke (who was pushed into the keeper) and the ball in one swipe. He's just bigger and stronger and can deal with these scenarios.

I'm in the Bogdan camp, have been for a few weeks.

[Yozza]

On yet another sidenote: Look at all their setplays and how they directly plan to obstruct the keeper - every single time it's a foul IMO.

And it was only given once - And Fletcher stood there with his halo and didn't understand why.

****house of a ref. We are poor at set plays - no two ways about that, but the ref bottled it every ****ing time.

The goal that was ruled out was extremely easy to see - I yelled OFFSIIIIIDE at the tv already when the ball was struck, yet it took them a while to figure out. Award the ****er a medel, for spotting it ages later.

In fairness I think the linesman knew they were offside but he was making sure it went in off one of their players & not ours as it was was an OG it may have stood

Though surely with half their team being offside it should have been flagged as they were 'active' offside anyway?

Stupid rules now.....

[Yozza]

For once Shearer made a good point on MOTD last night - the linesman claimed that he wanted to check who got the touch (LFC player or WBA) before giving offside, but under the new laws it's irrelevant. As at least 3 WBA players tried to attack the ball while offside they should have been flagged regardless of who actually touched the ball.

[DKdan]

For once Shearer made a good point on MOTD last night - the linesman claimed that he wanted to check who got the touch (LFC player or WBA) before giving offside, but under the new laws it's irrelevant. As at least 3 WBA players tried to attack the ball while offside they should have been flagged regardless of who actually touched the ball.

Spot on! All 3 were offside, and it was plain to see.

[DKdan]

In fairness I think the linesman knew they were offside but he was making sure it went in off one of their players & not ours as it was was an OG it may have stood

Though surely with half their team being offside it should have been flagged as they were 'active' offside anyway?

Stupid rules now.....

Is the right answer. Doesn't matter if they get a touch, they are interfering with play - Mignolet could have positioned himself better if they didn't (Not that he would, mind)

[Lecter]

Nobody has mentioned lallana on this thread yet. He was ****in ****e.