West Ham (a) Build Up

[Kenneth]

That Wijnaldum shot is goal of the season if it goes in.

Nah. Lallana did exactly the same a week ago and Can ha ls scored a worldie scissor kick.

[BigChief]

How ****ing good was that. Still a bit of work to do but today was *the* Cup final. Magic. Credit to Jurgen for changing it up. Phil is a magician and I hope Sturridge stays tbh.

Just saw the highlights and big kudos to Jurgen for changing things because West Ham set up exactly as numerous bottom half clubs have done all season.

Coutinho played the Gerrard role denying Weeji and Can possession of the ball which meant there was real quality from deep midfield that you can't simply sit back against. It's easy to break, you just do what teams did against Gerrard, just put a man on him. But teams have to work on that for weeks as it means pushing up as a team.

I don't think we would have done this if Firmino was fit. I didn't want to use blessing in disguise when Firmino was ruled out but have to admit I was thinking it.

[Slinky Skills]

Was anyone else concerned by the lack of emotion from Coutinho when he scored both goals but loads when he was hugged by Klopp?

Nope.

He showed plenty of emotion when he scored and that's all that matters.

He seems quite embarrassed by the adulation both from the fans and Klopp which to me shows he's quite down to earth.

[Fosterbloke]

He showed plenty of emotion when he scored and that's all that matters.



He seems quite embarrassed by the adulation both from the fans and Klopp which to me shows he's quite down to earth.

Head down, no smiles, looked almost sad. Maybe it was the intensity and pressure of the game (must win to get CL)

[Bender]

Was anyone else concerned by the lack of emotion from Coutinho when he scored both goals but loads when he was hugged by Klopp?

Got Barcelona on his mind

[SB]

Got Barcelona on his mind

He's taking the wife there on a summer holiday then is he?

[Bender]

He's taking the wife there on a summer holiday then is he?

yeah a fact finding mission

[SB]

yeah a fact finding mission

He likes museums then I take it.

[Bender]

He likes museums then I take it.

Yeah the Museum of Nou Camp

[SB]

Just visiting dude. He's going nowhere. ✌️

[Irishnev]

Just saw the highlights and big kudos to Jurgen for changing things because West Ham set up exactly as numerous bottom half clubs have done all season.

Coutinho played the Gerrard role denying Weeji and Can possession of the ball which meant there was real quality from deep midfield that you can't simply sit back against. It's easy to break, you just do what teams did against Gerrard, just put a man on him. But teams have to work on that for weeks as it means pushing up as a team.

I don't think we would have done this if Firmino was fit. I didn't want to use blessing in disguise when Firmino was ruled out but have to admit I was thinking it.

Playing with a partner brings the best out of both Sturridge and Origi and I hope we keep the same team for Boro with one change - swap Origi with Firmino

[Fosterbloke]

Just visiting dude. He's going nowhere. ✌️