Brendan Rodgers

[Norbs]

Clarke didn't sort it last time though. Teams playing us know that set pieces are their best shot at scoring so probably emphasise that in their prep. We probably have to accept that that's how they'll get at us

Toure is the only defender on our books that could command the area at set pieces. Agger is flouncy, Skrtel pulls shirts and Sakho has a marshmallow head

[G]

Individual errors let us down, not tactics, and so I can't see any critisism of the manager being levelled at all

If thats for me I'm not criticising,its a valid observation.We are pure muck under high balls and have been since Brendan arrived. Nothing has improved in that area in the 1.5 years he's been here so if its not the coaching or a deliberate approach we are taking then the entire defence needs replacing because they make too many "individual errors".

We've made great strides on very little money and are one of the best attacking outfits in the league,but we will always struggle in the big games if we can't keep it tight at the back.

[Fosterbloke]

I hope Ilori works out in the cup games and stakes a claim to a league place!

[Norbs]

If thats for me I'm not criticising,its a valid observation.We are pure muck under high balls and have been since Brendan arrived. Nothing has improved in that area in the 1.5 years he's been here so if its not the coaching or a deliberate approach we are taking then the entire defence needs replacing because they make too many "individual errors".

We've made great strides on very little money and are one of the best attacking outfits in the league,but we will always struggle in the big games if we can't keep it tight at the back.

No mate, wasn't at you. Errors I was referring to was the Mig one and lineo. You're right though and i sort of mentioned it on my next bit. Us being weak at corners extends back years like lack of width issue. I think it'll get addressed with the next CB we sign

[Sarb]

Valid points on the defence. I cant remember our last clean sheet. The standard of defending when we concede is almost amateur like. The goals are pretty comical. I dont like how Skrtel defends set pieces. In open play we all just seem to get attracted to the ball rather than keep shape. It is annoying because our attack will nearly always score. Stupid errors just cost us points. Both goals yesterday were avoidable

[Norbs]

Spurs Dec 2013

[Muddled]

[TheElephantMan]

It was quite a while ago.

[Cormack74]

Ha ha: l thought my memory was poor

[Norbs]

Valid points on the defence. I cant remember our last clean sheet. The standard of defending when we concede is almost amateur like. The goals are pretty comical. I dont like how Skrtel defends set pieces. In open play we all just seem to get attracted to the ball rather than keep shape. It is annoying because our attack will nearly always score. Stupid errors just cost us points. Both goals yesterday were avoidable

Our play is Keeganesque. Said it last night that we lack a true leader in defence plus Lucas, a shouter and berator like Carra or Ferdinand. The two most like them aren't getting a game. I find the Agger situation utterly baffling. He just seems such a Brendan sort of player, a perfect fit

[Sarb]

I have a short memory

But the point still stands. Can get away conceding goals against teams we can hammer but top teams like City it costs us. They were both pretty basic goals we conceded

[Norbs]

It was quite a while ago.

Yep, about 150 alcoholic units ago for me

[Roboklopp]

Dunno, mebbe he'll drop Skrtel now for Agger. Form thing.

[Sarb]

I think there maybe an issue with set up moreso than personnel. I certainly dont think agger is the answer either. His concentration can be shocking

[G]

I hope Ilori works out in the cup games and stakes a claim to a league place!

According to Tony Barrett he's miles off being ready,every time he plays for the reserves they concede 2 or 3.