Brendan Rodgers

[danperkins]

Thats correct Dan,you pick the players you think will make that system work,its still not a "mistake" if one of them then puts in a **** performance. A manager can't control that. He's been inconsistent this year,nobody knows what Coutinho will turn up on the day. Regardless of formation,it won't work if a player doesn't do his job well enough and you said playing a diamond was a mistake.

I maintain,No mistakes were made.I also give up

I thought and seems other did too before the game that Coutinho's legs were gone in previous games & he desperately needed a rest.. that is all. Bit of an over the top reaction from some. but sure what can ya do.

Each to their own, all good

[danperkins]

Cheers.

Anyway, we're all just having a discussion. We're all happy campers here.

Things are so good... we have to find things to argue about

Good chatting mate

[danperkins]

So would you have started Sterling centrally in a 442 before the match?

I wouldn't have start Coutinho in any formation looking to control a strong midfield.. as he has looked exhausted previously

[Muddled]

I wouldn't have start Coutinho in any formation looking to control a strong midfield.. as he has looked exhausted previously

[Daniel 7]

But but but but but but but.....

Oh **** it.

[RedReet]

I wouldn't have start Coutinho in any formation looking to control a strong midfield.. as he has looked exhausted previously

Bar Swansea, I thought he has played well recently and was getting a lot of recognition playing in a deeper central role. At 21, playing 1 game a week I don't think he can complain of exhaustion and if we're playing a diamond formation I think he would get the nod over Sterling almost every time.

[Red_Polo]

Although in fairness there were people suggesting Raheem should play instead. Agree that a lot of the arguments have been very captain hindsight though.

[Fosterbloke]

I thought Aspas played well by the way.

[Roboklopp]

I thought Aspas played well by the way.

Don't be ridiculous, Aspas is like the ****test player we've ever signed!!1 Lije evah!!

[Pablo]

His post match interviews are always word perfect

I'm fascinating how he'll continue to handle the inevitable ramping up of Mourinho's tedious mind games. We're a confirmed threat now so I'm sure he'll target us.

[Fosterbloke]

He'll simply say that Mourinho loved to wind people up and it's all part of the game. Much the same way that players never ever answer the question.

Jeez, Theo Walcott as a pundit was **** -

"So Theo, what's it like playing with a 20 a season striker that likes to contribute to the play too?"

"Yeah he's a good striker and he works hard"

What the **** kind of answer is that?

Well it's a good one if Rodgers uses the same tactics in order to answer Mourinho.

[Pablo]

He'll simply say that Mourinho loved to wind people up and it's all part of the game. Much the same way that players never ever answer the question.

Jeez, Theo Walcott as a pundit was **** -

"So Theo, what's it like playing with a 20 a season striker that likes to contribute to the play too?"

"Yeah he's a good striker and he works hard"

What the **** kind of answer is that?

Well it's a good one if Rodgers uses the same tactics in order to answer Mourinho.

I thought Walcott was ok. He comes across as a decent guy.

That response was clearly his way of saying that he thinks Giroud is ****. He couldn't have been any clearer to be honest

[Shaggy]

Walcott was the worst pundit I've ever seen ...he didn't even seem to know what words were tumbling out of his mouth.

[Fosterbloke]

Now that I think about it, he did sound a little reluctant to offer praise ..

[Fosterbloke]

Walcott was the worst pundit I've ever seen ...he didn't even seem to know what words were tumbling out of his mouth.

Wasn't just me then!