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27 Apr 2025 15:31:02
Tarkowski launches at MacAllister with no control at all -and no punishment
Evanilson slips into a challenge and gets a yellow- and VAR intervened to get it upgraded to Red
The "farce" or worse of VAR continues.
1.) 27 Apr 2025 16:08:43
They’ve already admitted the Tarkowski one was wrong, what do you want them to do invent a time machine to go back in time and send him off? This constant whining about referees and VAR is tiresome.
22 Apr 2025 20:21:02
Not strictly Liverpool related but linked to Slot
How has Guardiola not been sent off for his reaction to the penalty award?
Way worse reaction than Arne post Derby.
1.) 22 Apr 2025 20:38:02
And it was a penalty ?♂️.
2.) 22 Apr 2025 20:50:40
Nailed on Rover
On field ref given Villa nothing yet.
3.) 22 Apr 2025 21:17:42
Gonna say it now before something controversial happens.
This City v Villa game is going officiated by the ref to ensure City don’t drop out of the CL places
Giving city everything to create momentum for them so far second half.
4.) 22 Apr 2025 22:35:20
100% paisley.
07 Apr 2025 08:29:08
Whilst we look as though we may bag our 30th top-flight title, a display like the first half yesterday will see us limping over the line.
I honestly thought the style of possession Slot employed would leave us fresher at the back end of the season, but we look just as done in as we did sometimes under Klopp.
Yesterdays 1st half was a classic example - we had little to no movement from any of the front 3, no movement in midfield (tbf for some reason we were playing Szob as a second CF) and we had the life pressed out of us by Fulham.
My biggest disappointment is the reaction (or lack of it) from senior players. In essence I'd say Salah, Virgil and Robbo should be getting round players and helping them get through.
1.) 07 Apr 2025 09:19:15
Paisley1979 respectfully, I slightly disagree. At least for yesterday in isolation, the style of play was not the problem. When ou have every defensinve player making and individual mistake that nobody that knows anything about football can honestly understand then, the style of play is not the problem. A severe lack of focus individually is the problem. I mean, a defender doing a Cruyff turn in his own 6 yard box with the oppo. player 2 feet away just tells you the type of (lack of) focus we are talking about here.
As for the slow possession leaving us fresher, that can only be a good thing in the short term. In the long term, it will only be a problem if you are NOT willing to rotate the squad smartly and partly, that was Klopp's doing as well. Slot refuses to rotate even now near the end of the season with the title almost in the bag. You cannot keep going to the well with the same players each game over a 2/ 3 month stretch and expect not to pay the price. That is insanity and there is no other word to call that. Slot needs to change, end of.
2.) 07 Apr 2025 09:23:00
Slot insists that this is nothing to do with physical exhaustion, whilst under Jurgen it was.
For me this is psychological. The pressure is on, the weight of expectation for the first PROPER title win in 35 years, the one to equal Manures count is a heavy burden.
Slot needs to rotate to show ailing players that they are not always guaranteed a place.
Endo and Fede will bring some urgency.
3.) 07 Apr 2025 09:33:00
I'm guessing anyone who knows anything about football must have missed Klopp making up to 8 changes a week in the Europa last season and significant changes in both domestic cups yet we still ran out of steam.
In fairness looking around at the other teams in the league it appears that most teams are running on empty at the moment.
4.) 07 Apr 2025 09:42:05
I don't think that we were lacking freshness in the first half. Otherwise the second half would've been even worse, but it wasn't. We peppered their goal and dominated the ball and the territory.
The first half performance smacked of arrogance and unprofessionalism in my opinion. The Arsenal result going in our favour, I think made too many of our players go into that game thinking the job was done and the title race was over. We were lazy and complacent against a good Fulham team.
We should've had a penalty against us before we scored when Konate tried Cruyff turning 6 yards out and Kelleher completely cleaned out Pereira. Then we scored a screamer against the run of play.
To not then step it up and control the game was criminal. Their 1st goal Robbo made no effort to stop the cross, Konate was too busy moaning at Jones to pay attention and head it clear, then Jones took his eye off the ball, then Virgil was asleep for them to volley in. That one passage of play just summed up our first half performance.
Their 2nd is just all Robbo. Plays a blind pass across the box, then closed his eyes for a header to give it straight back to them, then turned his back on a shot which nicked him and beat Kelleher. He should've been subbed off immediately for that. Totally unacceptable behaviour to show such a lack of heart and bravery after giving the ball away. He should've been prepared to take that shot in the face after gifting them the ball 25 yards out then 15 yards out in the space of 5 seconds.
Their 3rd goal is just embarrassing for Virgil. He's allowed himself to be bodied by a guy nowhere near his size. A few years ago he might've had the pace to get back goal side but now he's lost that recovery speed he just has to be stronger there. It was pathetic to be quite honest.
I was pleased we came out with a bit of fury in the 2nd half and the introductions of Diaz, Elliott, Chiesa and Bradley changed the game for sure. They all showed the fight and intensity that was missing from the players who started the game. It ended up lifting the team and then the starters also got stuck in more. We were unlucky not to get a draw in the end with Leno saving well from Chiesa and Elliott hitting the bar. Those 4 players should start the next game purely for showing the right attitude. I was disappointed in Nunez though who came on then effectively hid and bottled 50/ 50's.
5.) 07 Apr 2025 10:03:03
Don't forget JK, our drop in form last season was to do with Jurgen's announcement of his departure, even though it took about 3 months for that to sink in.
6.) 07 Apr 2025 10:06:49
Slot is not rotating because he doesn’t trust some of the players. What part of this are you not getting @Oli. Why are you reluctant to go against the board for not giving him the player he wants instead? For once?
7.) 07 Apr 2025 10:06:52
I might be insane but I'm going to trust Slot to do what he's been doing all season and hope it's enough to get us over the line.
Yeah, he lost us the League Cup final and got us knocked out of the CL by one of the strongest sides in it but we are still well clear at the top of the PL. He has his faults and maybe he should listen to us and rotate the team more like he did against Plymouth Argyle when he got us knocked out of the FA Cup.
{Ed001's Note - now you are just being stupid. No one wants a team like that one to face Plymouth, no one wanted it in that game either. Pointless discussing this as you just get idiotic and make nonsense hyperbolic statements. It is childish. Super fans refusing to accept any other opinion than Slots are just wasting everyone's time on a discussion forum.}
8.) 07 Apr 2025 10:33:27
Ah a Rigsby classic. Remember when he denied the midfield's legs had fallen off. It just couldn't be true, nor remedied in the market.
9.) 07 Apr 2025 10:37:23
Err, @Amitabh Bachhan. I have no idea who you are (prolly Harry) BUT if you think you are going to draw me into some "FSG In v FSG" out nonsense you are off your rocker. You best go try that out with those who seem to care about such feckless straw man debates. You're barking up the WRONG tree here, bro.
10.) 07 Apr 2025 10:35:08
Mic Drop!
If you don't mind Ed01, Im keeping this response for future reference.
11.) 07 Apr 2025 10:49:39
Its very difficult for Slot or any manager because they're damned if they do and damned if they don't.
I definitely agree with the narrative that he should have been using his bench more this season and rotating players as there is no requirement for players to have to play 90 mins every week.
This season when he has chosen to rotate from the start its bitten us in the arse.
The side we sent to Plymouth should have still won that game but didn't.
The rotated side we put out against PSV actually meant they leapfrogged PSG in the league and then we drew them. If we didn't lose that game that night then our last 16 opponents would have been Benfica or PSV.
And then the lesser one is Slot deciding to Rotate Kelleher for Allison in a cup final for what would be his first start in 6 weeks was a crazy decision.
Its quite clear that players are out of form currently starting week in week out so now is the time to allow others to step up.
I'm just not sure if Nunez Chiesa, Elliot and Endo are the answers or fix though but i'm guessing time will tell.
12.) 07 Apr 2025 11:07:41
I remember back to Klopp's first season and a half, they were riddled with individual errors and also some crazy unlucky deflected goals.
13.) 07 Apr 2025 11:23:09
I think we can definitely say that Nunez isn't the answer to anything, JK. Unless the question is "pound for pound who is Liverpool's biggest waste of money? "
I'm not a fan of Elliott's, but even I have come round to the fact he should be given a chance starting, possibly in place of Szoboszlai. Though, if that happens, you then lose legs in midfield, because Elliott doesn't have legs. Well, he does, but they are very short.
I don't think we have a player who at some point I haven't slagged off this season. I keep pinching myself at how we are on the brink of bringing home number 20, given how tired and useless our players are or have been.
On a serious note (well as serious as I can be, because it is only football and not a contagious disease), we are crying out for a ball winning, box to box player, with an engine, someone like Baleba, from what I've seen of him. I'm not sure Slot sees things in the same way, I hope he does, but if he doesn't I'm open to sitting down with him to have a frank and open discussion.
14.) 07 Apr 2025 11:32:19
30th top flight title? I presume you mean 20th. If not I am really confused.
15.) 07 Apr 2025 11:34:27
Oli can we draw you into a debate on ticket prices, tv subscription prices or even kit costs?
Even though you don't pay any of them you're opinion is always valid.
16.) 07 Apr 2025 12:35:47
And can you stop following me around like a helpless puppy or stage 9 clinger, responding to my comments that have NOTHING to do with you?
17.) 07 Apr 2025 12:04:02
Don't speak sense Ed1, Hughes can't understand it mate.
18.) 07 Apr 2025 12:46:03
hahaha I’m guessing that’s a no then.
Perhaps we’ll ask Shappy he doesn’t watch or go to LFC games either.
19.) 07 Apr 2025 12:53:05
I was about to say that I don't pay any of them either JK, until I realised that I at least pay for TV subscription services. So hopefully that means my opinion is still valid too ;)
But both Harry/ Amitabh and Oli are kinda right. The recruitment team is to blame for not bringing in any players who seemingly Slot wants the past two transfer windows and Slot is also to blame for not utilising the tools he has at his disposal fully as well. Elliott, Endo, Chiesa and to a lesser extent Bradley, always showed a lot of heart and energy each time they play. Even if they are not at a level that is satisfactory to Slot, that does at least count for something and they should have had more minutes to give the main team a rest here and there.
20.) 07 Apr 2025 13:11:42
Drac crack on mate you don’t talk down to people or get on your soap box acting superior.
Before half the site get offended by my comment just to clarify it’s 100% aimed at Oli the w##ly and if anyone wants to take it personal to themselves then by all means do.
21.) 07 Apr 2025 14:34:53
Funnily enough, my opinions are different to Slot's. I think at least two of our midfielders should be able to get stuck in. Under Slot we don't have that. He seems to prefer more technical players.
That might change and I hope it does but there's not a lot I can do about it.
Slot's selections this season have served us well though. I'm trusting him to get the job done, what's wrong with that? What's the alternative?
If Slot had rotated more in League games we could still be in the other cup competitions but that would be purely conjecture. The fact is fans think he should have rotated more and continually picks a soft midfield (that is my opinion) but we are eleven points clear in the League.
When was that Pelican? Can you elaborate, please, mate?
22.) 07 Apr 2025 15:04:20
It's funny to see you back digging yourself a hole almost everytime you post you great big sausage. What's funnier is you just don't get it ?. Love it, we need comedy after a loss, keep it up Rigsby. Let me guess, you have a question?
JK, always good to see yourself and Oli getting along mate ??.
23.) 07 Apr 2025 15:27:28
Rigsby, for what it's worth, I agree with your last post.
24.) 07 Apr 2025 15:31:49
Salah it’s always good to have banter with rival club fans mate.
25.) 07 Apr 2025 18:01:38
I know I'm funny but what tickled you most about my last post (not the Last Post), Salah?
Are we not eleven points clear, out of the other cups and I don't really want to see at least midfielders that can tackle?
Admittedly it wasn't up there with your chicken shawarma story or City smashing the January transfer window but I was being serious.
For a change ?.
At least you're not still hoping for Nunez to go on that scoring run, are you?
19 Feb 2025 15:00:55
Views on our fullbacks?
Poor Robbo seems to get pelters for being "past it"
That he may be but for me he's still giving his all
Yes his legs are going and sometimes the quality that we used to expect from him isn't there - but for me he's 100% effort player (sometimes this definitely hinders his decision/ making though)
In the other side, IMO, is a player who has bags of talent to spare when compared to Robbo - but for me doesn't put it in.
I said it last season and halfway through the season before and got pelters.
Trent is strolling through games and in lots of situations doesn't seem to want to defend -not actually putting his body on the line to stop crosses or get up for headers.
Now, some may say he's had his head turned and that's why he's not "on it" this season but if I'm (we are) honest, this pattern hasn't come about this season but was evident before.
Just wanted to put my view across and generate some debate - just seems to me that Robbo gets loads of criticism but still gives his all, for me the least any player- at any level- should do.
I think Connor is more than good enough to play RB going forward/ and that's why perhaps people may focus less on the RB position as they know we have a great player coming through- and is because we are worried we don't have that level of cover at LB (for me Tsimikas is a bit of a "headless chicken") that we look at the level of Robbo more?
Look forward to people's views, hopefully not needing my Tin hat and flak jacket!
1.) 19 Feb 2025 16:02:57
I somehow agreed with your points Paisley. But despite that, I still hope for TAA to stay and I hope for a new LB.
2.) 19 Feb 2025 16:07:33
I’ll start by saying that am not over sentimental when it comes to players as I’ve seen so many come and go and we are always ok. Now I mite sound harsh when there legs go but robo is a liability and his legs are not coming back. He offers nothing compared to a few years ago so. He is on as high wage so I would say sell asap and I would sell Tsimikas. Am sure our kids could fill his place quite easily.
As for Trent a do agree that he does look like he’s not giving 100% in some games and I can’t wait for the summer so all the talk of him staying or going will be over. I do think Trent will leave for free but am not blaming him am blaming the team who have been handling this for years.
3.) 19 Feb 2025 16:24:57
I think Robbo still puts 100% into it and perhaps Slot and his coaching team need to have a word with him on managing his fitness levels more realistically.
He still defends reasonably well but most of his defensive quality came from his attacking threat. That’s why he’s looking a bit more exposed in my opinion.
So I think he needs coaching on being more selective with his marauding runs up field. Sometimes let the ball do the work and look to pass and move instead of dashing into space.
We’re going to need a replacement one day soon.
I’ve loved seeing Robbo play. Left back had been a problem position for us for decades and we sign a young Scottish lad for £8m from Hull. Great bit of business that.
4.) 19 Feb 2025 16:31:42
I can see the value of both posts but I feel we should give the young lads more of a chance. We don't need to send most out on loan. We should encourage good use of the academy players.
Putting Bradley aside, we have a back four with only one who can defend. Two of them are accidents waiting to happen. Surely the coaches/ trainers should have stopped Ibo dragging/ pulling back by now?
5.) 19 Feb 2025 17:07:18
Sure Ngin that's why we've only conceded 24 goals this term - second lowest.
6.) 19 Feb 2025 17:26:24
Robbo is shot and TAA is a generational player. No comparison. When was Robbo ever in Real Madrid’s sights? When do they ever sign dummies?
I for one will not be surprised when TAA signs for Los Blancos Galacticos because his own fans have thrown him to the dogs on more than one occasion.
Point to remember: Every player has an off game.
7.) 19 Feb 2025 17:46:14
I don’t know, how did Jonathan Woodgate and Michael Owen get on in Madrid? 2 examples off the top of my head where Madrid have bought poorly.
8.) 19 Feb 2025 18:35:04
I would of kept beck in the squad this season instead of loaning him to Blackburn which seemed to be going well, unless he’s injured he seems to have lost his place in Blackburns starting 11 since the new left back signing, so maybe he’s not quite as promising as I thought.
9.) 19 Feb 2025 18:43:41
Robertson on the way down, tzimikas not good enough and taa struggles defensively. Need 2 fullbacks in the summer and hopefully that will push Bradley on. Bradley may be a fantastic full back for us if he keeps progressing.
10.) 19 Feb 2025 21:22:19
St Etienne . did Real Madrid come in for Trent bfr he could go on a free . the answer is NO so that comparison is void.
01 Feb 2025 18:48:04
No need to worry about Arsenal as challengers
If the decision to disallow Villa's equaliser just now v Wolves is transposed across the PL- arsenal won't score a set piece ever again.
1.) 01 Feb 2025 21:22:13
The thing is that they don’t get penalised for it. They are the one club who seem to always get away with it and then have the audacity to claim that there is a refereeing plot against them.
The nonsense being spouted about our game today by the Arsenal fans was ridiculous. They claim that VAR rigged it. They claim that Gakpo was offside for the penalty, that Kerkez was onside for their disallowed goal and they can’t understand why MacAllister wasn’t sent off. They have also started making excuses about their game tomorrow because the ref is originally from Liverpool.
2.) 01 Feb 2025 21:51:17
VAR rigged it actually! I have seen some nonsense before but that is just beyond embarrassing! Today's ref was the same guy who didn't give us the Onside goal vs Spurs last season.
3.) 02 Feb 2025 11:01:00
KurtStiener69 mate, can you tell me what John Brooks the VAR guy in our game, was doing with checking whether Kerkez (who was a square mile offside, so to speak) was really onside after we all saw it happen in real time? I ask cos I have no idea so mabe you can help me here. Cheers, man.
16 May 2025 16:41:50
I’m M with you on that Navy
If we genuinely want to go deep into all the competitions we enter then this season has proven we need to add quality to the squad.
Arguably that’s another midfielder, a LB, a RB, a forward and potentially an AM.
That’s not going to be cheap- or easy- and chunking our way through a large % of our transfer budget in one player doesn’t make sense.
05 May 2025 18:51:43
I agree with all Ed025 has said
And for me- if the club started talking to Trent and his team in April ‘24 that is way too late.
I’m pretty sure one of the Ed’s said in here an offer was put on the table 2 years ago but the club failed to follow this up?
It isn’t Trent’s fault we aren’t getting a fee for him.
Like Ed025 said- got to call his bluff and if he wasn’t going to sign then he goes on the transfer list
The Club chose not to do that so now we need to go out and buy a RB to support Bradley in that position (I think a whole season of not being rested could be too much for him)
24 Apr 2025 11:43:25
Wish him well
He’s an employee and can choose wherever he goes
Marcus “may have been in his ear” but from what has been posted-we forgot to talk to him two years ago
Players come- players go
The sky was falling in when Rushie went to Juve
The world was ending when Macca went to RM
We’re still here
And about to clinch number 20.
08 Mar 2025 07:57:59
Hendo came from a “poor” Sunderland and Robbo from Hull
Sometimes players with potential are not playing at top clubs but they develop into quality additions in the right environment
Pretty sure if people watched Virgil at Celtic they’d have said he’s not that good- he’s only playing in the SPL!
02 Feb 2025 17:47:30
Cunha won’t leave
He was kissing the badge yesterday so that means he loves the club and would never go anywhere else.
16 May 2025 07:05:29
I’ve got 2 mates who are Villa fans and they’d gladly see the back of him
Not sure on the stats and they may prove them wrong but he misses loads of chances
For a CF who in essence has the way the team play built around him - not getting 20 league goals ever shows a lack of quality.
24 Apr 2025 12:10:36
Love that opinion on Arteta Ed
He gets an absolute free ride from what appears to be a mainly “London based” press.
How long can he keep getting away with “trust the process” and not win a title or add to his one cup win?
He has spent an absolute fortune and arguably should have done way more with the depth of squad and players at his disposal.
22 Apr 2025 21:17:42
Gonna say it now before something controversial happens.
This City v Villa game is going officiated by the ref to ensure City don’t drop out of the CL places
Giving city everything to create momentum for them so far second half.
22 Apr 2025 20:50:40
Nailed on Rover
On field ref given Villa nothing yet.
22 Apr 2025 07:50:04
Agree Ed
His set pieces are hit a lot “ flatter” with more pace and unlike some/ he’s still able to hit the area between 6-yd box and penalty spot
Ideal ball for attacking.