Liverpool 2018/19

[Minimalist]

They are making it even worse now.

Who does this clampet write for?

I have no love for Suarez whatsoever but this is ridiculous now. He played a few years in Liverpool and then promptly left when he got a good opportunity. What ever suggested he cared beyond the pay packet?

 

[Dumbstar]

It's the difference between top class players such as Salah, Mane, & Firminho, & a world-class player like Messi. Small margins, but massive consequences.

Huge. And you can't rule out an old Suarez from that either. His chance was the most difficult to get wrong or have it saved.

 

[DonnieDarko]

Did you watch the game?

Yes. Your point?

 

[Ether]

What ever suggested he cared beyond the pay packet?

I remember RAWK getting excited that he named his daughter Delfina, believing it was done deliberately since it's an anagram of Anfield.

 

[RobinLFC]

I remember RAWK getting excited that he named his daughter Delfina, believing it was done deliberately since it's an anagram of Anfield.

Except that she was born in 2010 and we signed Suarez in 2011

Can't believe people (i) keep themselves busy with stuff like that and (ii) believe that players are actually interested in that kind of stuff. There are very, very few players left with any kind of special allegiances to a team, let alone a South American player for a British team he has been part of for less than four seasons.

 

[Tony Clifton]

Liverpool's challenge for the league title: it's pretty much now or never for them.

Perhaps not literally, as they'll eventually challenge for a league title again at some point. But they very possibly might have to wait another two or three decades before actually winning it again. This opportunity won't present itself once more for a long, long time.

Before you reply to inform me about Liverpool's squad, club structure and future… don't bother. This isn't about football, it's about psychology. Besides, their squad will permutate in the coming seasons and the current edition is at its peak.

I just hope that United won't find themselves in a similar situation down the line. That we won't have decades of league title droughts ever again, as we've already had two big ones in our history, although the greater of the two had both World Wars in the midst of it (no league title between 1912 and 1951), so it's not really comparable. However, the drought between 1968 and 1992 is. Apart from the 1968 European Cup and a few FA Cups, league performances and results during that period must have been frustrating to experience.

Back to Liverpool: influenced by yesterday's loss at Barcelona, that massive psychological hit will lead to Liverpool dropping points at Newcastle. The league title challenge will be over on Saturday evening.

They had sufficient point gaps twice during the season and blew it both times. Hilarious.

 

[Speedy30]

Liverpool's challenge for the league title: it's pretty much now or never for them.

Perhaps not literally, as they'll eventually challenge for a league title again at some point. But they very possibly might have to wait another two or three decades before actually winning it again. This opportunity won't present itself once more for a long, long time.

Before you reply to inform me about Liverpool's squad, club structure and future… don't bother. This isn't about football, it's about psychology. Besides, their squad will permutate in the coming seasons and the current edition is at its peak.

I just hope that United won't find themselves in a similar situation down the line. That we won't have decades of league title droughts ever again, as we've already had two big ones in our history, although the greater of the two had both World Wars in the midst of it (no league title between 1912 and 1951), so it's not really comparable. However, the drought between 1968 and 1992 is. Apart from the 1968 European Cup and a few FA Cups, league performances and results during that period must have been frustrating to experience.

Back to Liverpool: influenced by yesterday's loss at Barcelona, that massive psychological hit will lead to Liverpool dropping points at Newcastle. The league title challenge will be over on Saturday evening.

They had sufficient point gaps twice during the season and blew it both times. Hilarious.

Fecking hell Tony, we haven't all been to the future. Leave us some hope will you

 

[SportingCP96]

Liverpool's challenge for the league title: it's pretty much now or never for them.

Perhaps not literally, as they'll eventually challenge for a league title again at some point. But they very possibly might have to wait another two or three decades before actually winning it again. This opportunity won't present itself once more for a long, long time.

Before you reply to inform me about Liverpool's squad, club structure and future… don't bother. This isn't about football, it's about psychology. Besides, their squad will permutate in the coming seasons and the current edition is at its peak.

I just hope that United won't find themselves in a similar situation down the line. That we won't have decades of league title droughts ever again, as we've already had two big ones in our history, although the greater of the two had both World Wars in the midst of it (no league title between 1912 and 1951), so it's not really comparable. However, the drought between 1968 and 1992 is. Apart from the 1968 European Cup and a few FA Cups, league performances and results during that period must have been frustrating to experience.

Back to Liverpool: influenced by yesterday's loss at Barcelona, that massive psychological hit will lead to Liverpool dropping points at Newcastle. The league title challenge will be over on Saturday evening.

They had sufficient point gaps twice during the season and blew it both times. Hilarious.

May the footballing gods listen to you. We are all Newcastle fans Saturday!

 

[Josh 76]

Everyone is saying it will be one of those nights at Anfield and Liverpool still have a chance.
But with Barcalona resting their first 11 this weekend and Liverpool not in a postion to do that against Newcastle, surely this will be a major advantage to Barcalona.

 

[RobinLFC]

Liverpool's challenge for the league title: it's pretty much now or never for them.

Perhaps not literally, as they'll eventually challenge for a league title again at some point. But they very possibly might have to wait another two or three decades before actually winning it again. This opportunity won't present itself once more for a long, long time.

Before you reply to inform me about Liverpool's squad, club structure and future… don't bother. This isn't about football, it's about psychology. Besides, their squad will permutate in the coming seasons and the current edition is at its peak.

I just hope that United won't find themselves in a similar situation down the line. That we won't have decades of league title droughts ever again, as we've already had two big ones in our history, although the greater of the two had both World Wars in the midst of it (no league title between 1912 and 1951), so it's not really comparable. However, the drought between 1968 and 1992 is. Apart from the 1968 European Cup and a few FA Cups, league performances and results during that period must have been frustrating to experience.

Back to Liverpool: influenced by yesterday's loss at Barcelona, that massive psychological hit will lead to Liverpool dropping points at Newcastle. The league title challenge will be over on Saturday evening.

They had sufficient point gaps twice during the season and blew it both times. Hilarious.

Could you also inform me about the lottery numbers this weekend?

 

[B20]

If we get 90 points which I think is the peak of what we could hope to do, and city better that then fair fecks to them. Wasn't meant to be if so.

I've thrown in the towel for the season. Unbelievable that we aren't winning anything really. Don't think we have another league push like this in us next season, so city will have to drop their level by about 10 points for us to compete.

It annoys me that city are being investigated for breaking financial fair play but will still win the title with massive state oil funding. I don't see how it is possible to compete with that as long as they don't trip themselves up.

Oh well. That's how football goes sometimes. Maybe in a few years.

 

[Speedy30]

I've thrown in the towel for the season. Unbelievable that we aren't winning anything really. Don't think we have another league push like this in us next season, so city will have to drop their level by about 10 points for us to compete.

It annoys me that city are being investigated for breaking financial fair play but will still win the title with massive state oil funding. I don't see how it is possible to compete with that as long as they don't trip themselves up.

Oh well. That's how football goes sometimes. Maybe in a few years.

This is pretty much where I'm at with it too. City aren't dropping points and we aren't getting over a 3 goal deficit so effectively the season is over. Hopefully next year will be more successful although I don't think we'll get near the points total in the league that we did this year.

 

[roonster09]

I've thrown in the towel for the season. Unbelievable that we aren't winning anything really. Don't think we have another league push like this in us next season, so city will have to drop their level by about 10 points for us to compete.

It annoys me that city are being investigated for breaking financial fair play but will still win the title with massive state oil funding. I don't see how it is possible to compete with that as long as they don't trip themselves up.

Oh well. That's how football goes sometimes. Maybe in a few years.

They are investigated for FFP which is related to CL though. Agree with your general point though.

It's ridiculous that Liverpool might end up with 97 points and not win the league.

 

[B20]

They are investigated for FFP which is related to CL though. Agree with your general point though.

It's ridiculous that Liverpool might end up with 97 points and not win the league.

Premier league are investigating them too.

feck all will come from either investigation though.

 

[roonster09]

Premier league are investigating them too.

feck all will come from either investigation though.

Missed this, like you said nothing will happen.

 

[purgethefallen]

I love this kind of flawed logic.

He's wrong, on great chances it should have been 6-2.

 

[purgethefallen]

Good to know we're competitive.
We had a good performance away at Barcelona, and didn't allow them a lot of clear-cut chances.
We had more attempts, 4 shots on target to their 5, and statistically on par with them. Even speaking about Messi, he had 4 shots, 2 of them blocked. And you saw the other two...
Mane, Salah and even Milner had better chances than Messi had. Clinical edge decided the game.

Don't think you watched the same game as everyone else.

 

[RobinLFC]

He's wrong, on great chances it should have been 6-2.

It's just no use doing those kind of exercises, even if you account for all chances. If Milner equalizes, the whole game changes. If Salah scores, Barca wouldn't get those late-game chances.

It's just pointless. They scored 3 times, we didn't score, and that's all that matters.

 

[Dumbstar]

With Keita probably out I wouldn't be surprised to see Klopp unleash the Ox on that Barça midfield. Personally I'd like to see Brewster near the end too.

 

[B20]

If the other answer up front is Wijnaldum I would vote for Brewster at the weekend.

Probably the most thankless job Gini has had since joining us. Was proper shit too.

Should have put Shaqiri on instead of Hendo with the game plan we had.

 

[Dumbstar]

If the other answer up front is Wijnaldum I would vote for Brewster at the weekend.

Probably the most thankless job Gini has had since joining us. Was proper shit too.

Should have put Shaqiri on instead of Hendo with the game plan we had.

Klopp is phenomenal but sometimes he drives me... Bonkers! Klopp's wife must really like short, stocky guys.

 

[Melville Red]

I am expecting Spurs and Liverpool to be in the final still.

For your sake I do hope you are NOT a betting man.

 

[Melville Red]

I love this kind of flawed logic.

 

[RedorDead21]

Actually thought Liverpool played as well as I've seen any team play over there for a long time. That is, they actually managed to create a few chances spread throughout the game. Reminded me of our game against Real when Van Persie missed like 3 guilt-edged chances and it ultimately cost us. You need every single thing to go your way in those games because of Messi and the likes basically tipping the scales so largely in their favour.

 

[RobinLFC]

Still can't get over that Milner miss. Just wrong-foot the keeper low on the ground, it's as easy a shot as you can get in the box. Messi scores that one 9,5 times out of 10, I guess that's the difference.

 

[Varun]

I've thrown in the towel for the season. Unbelievable that we aren't winning anything really. Don't think we have another league push like this in us next season, so city will have to drop their level by about 10 points for us to compete.

It annoys me that city are being investigated for breaking financial fair play but will still win the title with massive state oil funding. I don't see how it is possible to compete with that as long as they don't trip themselves up.

Oh well. That's how football goes sometimes. Maybe in a few years.

Not till they've played Leicester. There's still a chance.

 

[B20]

Not till they've played Leicester. There's still a chance.

Too miniscule to get my hopes up. Same as the return leg against barca.

In the end I expect the story will be that the last twist of the title race happened when we dropped 2 points away at Everton in round 29. And then both teams won their last 9 games.

 

[Fridge chutney]

I've thrown in the towel for the season. Unbelievable that we aren't winning anything really. Don't think we have another league push like this in us next season, so city will have to drop their level by about 10 points for us to compete.

It annoys me that city are being investigated for breaking financial fair play but will still win the title with massive state oil funding. I don't see how it is possible to compete with that as long as they don't trip themselves up.

Oh well. That's how football goes sometimes. Maybe in a few years.

You could still win the PL/CL double.

Barcelona have an off-night and City slip up against a rejuvenated Leicester and you've you'll have won both.

 

[B20]

You could still win the PL/CL double.

Barcelona have an off-night and City slip up against a rejuvenated Leicester and you've you'll have won both.

Yeah yeah, sure.

Meanwhile, Inzaghi, Macheda/Arshavin, the slip and Karius all happened.

Pretty sure we are still making payments for the debt we incurred in the second half in Istanbul.

 

[Fridge chutney]

Yeah yeah, sure.

Meanwhile, Inzaghi, Macheda/Arshavin, the slip and Karius all happened.

Pretty sure we are still making payments for the debt we incurred in the second half in Istanbul.

It's unlikely. But so was us overturning a 2-0 deficit away at PSG with a suspended and injured squad. The unlikely happens sometimes. 2 quick and early goals will place Barca on the ropes.

And anything can happen in the Premier League. We all know that.

 

[montpelier]

Comeback is unlikely but not to be discounted.** Leicester have a better chance at City if City are missing players,

Shaq can't be trusted with the press, that's the problem there I think.

**Barca will probably be scoring at some point.

 

[Klopper76]

I've thrown in the towel for the season. Unbelievable that we aren't winning anything really. Don't think we have another league push like this in us next season, so city will have to drop their level by about 10 points for us to compete.

It annoys me that city are being investigated for breaking financial fair play but will still win the title with massive state oil funding. I don't see how it is possible to compete with that as long as they don't trip themselves up.

Oh well. That's how football goes sometimes. Maybe in a few years.

Same. Kinda disappointing considering how many points we're on. I think we'll challenge next season but we've had some serious fortune this season. I'd expect us to finish maybe high 80's at best? Depends what City do I suppose.

 

[Dumbstar]

Same. Kinda disappointing considering how many points we're on. I think we'll challenge next season but we've had some serious fortune this season. I'd expect us to finish maybe high 80's at best? Depends what City do I suppose.

I'd be fecking ecstatic if we met the high 80s finish next season. Just hope we can reach the 97 mark this season. Might not win any trophies but we can at least be excited which world class players will want to play under Klopp next season. Werner, Depay, Sancho, etc. Top table pickings.

 

[Nialler]

Will Liverpool go all out attack at Anfield from the off or play it careful and hope to create a couple of chances? Its going to be a big dilemma for them as the last 15 minutes of the first leg showed when Barcelona could have and should have added another two goals.

 

[adexkola]

Liverpool's challenge for the league title: it's pretty much now or never for them.

Perhaps not literally, as they'll eventually challenge for a league title again at some point. But they very possibly might have to wait another two or three decades before actually winning it again. This opportunity won't present itself once more for a long, long time.

Before you reply to inform me about Liverpool's squad, club structure and future… don't bother. This isn't about football, it's about psychology. Besides, their squad will permutate in the coming seasons and the current edition is at its peak.

I just hope that United won't find themselves in a similar situation down the line. That we won't have decades of league title droughts ever again, as we've already had two big ones in our history, although the greater of the two had both World Wars in the midst of it (no league title between 1912 and 1951), so it's not really comparable. However, the drought between 1968 and 1992 is. Apart from the 1968 European Cup and a few FA Cups, league performances and results during that period must have been frustrating to experience.

Back to Liverpool: influenced by yesterday's loss at Barcelona, that massive psychological hit will lead to Liverpool dropping points at Newcastle. The league title challenge will be over on Saturday evening.

They had sufficient point gaps twice during the season and blew it both times. Hilarious.

This is rubbish.

 

[SuperiorXI]

Everyone is saying it will be one of those nights at Anfield and Liverpool still have a chance.
But with Barcalona resting their first 11 this weekend and Liverpool not in a postion to do that against Newcastle, surely this will be a major advantage to Barcalona.

People forget that Barca is a proper team and they have the mentality down to a tee. For them to concede 4 with no response sounds like a pipe dream to me.

 

[Treble]

People forget that Barca is a proper team and they have the mentality down to a tee. For them to concede 4 with no response sounds like a pipe dream to me.

They lost 3:0 from Roma last season and went out. It's not over.

 

[RobinLFC]

They lost 3:0 from Roma last season and went out. It's not over.

An anomaly rather than par for the course though. Have they lost with more than one goal this season at all, for example?

I think we're perfectly capable of putting 3 past Barça at Anfield. The problem is, we'll have to play in such a way for that to happen that Messi and Suarez will have plenty of space to score (at least) one of their own. It's very hard to find the balance between attacking enough to score a few goals but not throwing the kitchen sink, because if we do that we'll concede more than just the one goal I'm afraid.

We need a start like City had against us last season, and Barca against PSG two seasons ago - a very quick goal within the first few minutes, and then continuous pressure to take a 2-0 lead into HT. Everything is possible from then on but it'll be difficult to get to the 2-0 point to begin with.

 

[Halds]

Will Liverpool go all out attack at Anfield from the off or play it careful and hope to create a couple of chances? Its going to be a big dilemma for them as the last 15 minutes of the first leg showed when Barcelona could have and should have added another two goals.

We have to take risks and attack them from the start. Blitz them all we can to try and nick an early goal to install some belief in the players and the crowd and maybe unsettle Barca.

I want TAA back in the start. And no Wijnaldum at a false 9, or whatever he was.. Hopefully Firmino is back. Fabinho, Henderson, Milner in midfield.

Stop tinkering and play our own game. We got nothing to lose here.

 

[Dumbstar]

If we're going to go out than I hope we go out winning 6-3. What a game that would be.