RAWK Goes into Meltdown 2014/2015 - The "We go again" Edition

[pierrethesnack]

Stevie, legend dangling limply between his legs, felt the surge of Mersey adrenaline as the crowd roared.Time to make them all pay.
The hated opponents, the false messiah blind to his genius.

We're off. The ball's there, I think, have that you scum ponce. The adulation of the mob rings round the amphitheatre, revelling in the violence. Yes. He still has it. The day is his. His. The full impact of the Liverpool communion surges through him. Only with his followers does he feel whole.

This little twerp dares to challenge me. Me. How dare he? Take that!

A song enters his head unbidden orchestrated to the crowd's roar. His vision clears to an impossible block of red. Has this man lost his senses? This is his God he approaches. This insect cannot mean it.

The unsettled lull penetrates his fogged perception. High-pitched incomprehensible murmurs protest innocence. That there is no hurt. No fault. But soon, fallen, the idol walks slowly accompanied by hubris and envy back over the touchline.

Oh my goodness

 

[bishblaize]

Stevie, legend dangling limply between his legs, felt the surge of Mersey adrenaline as the crowd roared.Time to make them all pay.
The hated opponents, the false messiah blind to his genius.

We're off. The ball's there, I think, have that you scum ponce. The adulation of the mob rings round the amphitheatre, revelling in the violence. Yes. He still has it. The day is his. His. The full impact of the Liverpool communion surges through him. Only with his followers does he feel whole.

This little twerp dares to challenge me. Me. How dare he? Take that!

A song enters his head unbidden orchestrated to the crowd's roar. His vision clears to an impossible block of red. Has this man lost his senses? This is his God he approaches. This insect cannot mean it.

The unsettled lull penetrates his fogged perception. High-pitched incomprehensible murmurs protest innocence. That there is no hurt. No fault. But soon, fallen, the idol walks slowly accompanied by hubris and envy back over the touchline.

fecking el

 

[Tincanalley]

Not RAWK, but an alternative take on Gerrard's sending off. That's some superlative writing to be fair.

https://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/blog...relentless--vile-fans-to-blame-144508508.html

Ouch! Vicious! Well written article ta for link, @fishfingers15

 

[Suedesi]

PhaseOfPlay
I've had a look at the shape of both teams, the tactical movements and marking assignments, the principles of play behind the contrasting philosophies and the strengths of both attacks and defences. I also drew up complex tactical diagrams, gridded out the main areas of concern, and circled the main 1v1's that will be vital to the game. Following that, I established a statistical simulation of 1000 games based on key metrics concerning attack and defence, the condition of the field, the vociferousness of the supporters, and the relative statistical strengths of both teams possible formations. The conclusion was clear.

We're going to smash these into the middle of the international break.


PhaseOfPlay
In the bigger picture, this is the equivalent of the Chelsea game last season, to a lesser extent. By that, I mean that it is a big obstacle that we need to get past to achieve an objective we are pursuing. Whether we get top four or not, we need to win this game for the future, because the players will learn a lot about themselves by being able to get past a direct opponent and overtake them in the table. It will be a valuable lesson. And because that potential lesson exists, I think we'll go into this game very assured, confident, and clinical.


PhaseOfPlay
We're playing panic football, right into United's hands. No leadership on the field, and nobody wants to put their foot on the ball and slow the game down. Cue one Steven Gerrard to get us out of the mire again.

 

[SalfordRed1960]

Well said.

Since everyone is being so sensitive to this why bring in the 'class' aspect. Do middle and upper class people not matter, they can die? Just proving a point that no matter how people talk about this topic, you can always find a reason to find something wrong, if you really want to.

That all said, I think we as United fans are in violent agreement that the chants/songs should stop. Do I think it will happen, no, but it should. Just as I don't ever think Leeds, City, Liverpool or any other ABU club will stop singing about Munich and making inappropriate gestures.

 

[Mr Pigeon]

Stevie, legend dangling limply between his legs, felt the surge of Mersey adrenaline as the crowd roared.Time to make them all pay.
The hated opponents, the false messiah blind to his genius.

We're off. The ball's there, I think, have that you scum ponce. The adulation of the mob rings round the amphitheatre, revelling in the violence. Yes. He still has it. The day is his. His. The full impact of the Liverpool communion surges through him. Only with his followers does he feel whole.

This little twerp dares to challenge me. Me. How dare he? Take that!

A song enters his head unbidden orchestrated to the crowd's roar. His vision clears to an impossible block of red. Has this man lost his senses? This is his God he approaches. This insect cannot mean it.

The unsettled lull penetrates his fogged perception. High-pitched incomprehensible murmurs protest innocence. That there is no hurt. No fault. But soon, fallen, the idol walks slowly accompanied by hubris and envy back over the touchline.

fantastic!

 

[Cooksen]

We're seeing a prime example of this from United fans now. When we welcomed the team bus to Anfield in the latter stages of last season (2 or 3 games to go) and, optimistically sang "we're gonna win the league" we were accused of being deluded, arrogant, celebrating prematurely.

Next time when they have a title winning celebration they should actually do it when they have won the title.

 

[Tarrou]

Next time when they have a title winning celebration they should actually do it when they have won the title.

To be fair they wouldn't have had a celebration if they did that, so at least they have that nice memory to look back on. Was a wonderful day for the fans.

 

[Earthquake]

Next time when they have a title winning celebration they should actually do it when they have won the title.

Yeah, but then they'll never have a title winning celebration again.

 

[Revan]

PhaseOfPlay
I've had a look at the shape of both teams, the tactical movements and marking assignments, the principles of play behind the contrasting philosophies and the strengths of both attacks and defences. I also drew up complex tactical diagrams, gridded out the main areas of concern, and circled the main 1v1's that will be vital to the game. Following that, I established a statistical simulation of 1000 games based on key metrics concerning attack and defence, the condition of the field, the vociferousness of the supporters, and the relative statistical strengths of both teams possible formations. The conclusion was clear.

We're going to smash these into the middle of the international break.


PhaseOfPlay
In the bigger picture, this is the equivalent of the Chelsea game last season, to a lesser extent. By that, I mean that it is a big obstacle that we need to get past to achieve an objective we are pursuing. Whether we get top four or not, we need to win this game for the future, because the players will learn a lot about themselves by being able to get past a direct opponent and overtake them in the table. It will be a valuable lesson. And because that potential lesson exists, I think we'll go into this game very assured, confident, and clinical.


PhaseOfPlay
We're playing panic football, right into United's hands. No leadership on the field, and nobody wants to put their foot on the ball and slow the game down. Cue one Steven Gerrard to get us out of the mire again.

 

[Crackers]

The importance of what matters has its goal posts moved each season.

I believe that this year the best thing for the club, will be a top 4 finish(generally like most years if we are honest), the best thing for the team this year(considering their age and development) is to win the FA cup - which for me will galvanise the team.

Next year that my change, but right now, this season, an FA cup over everything for me.


The CL is shit we know - its like a boozer that you don't like. but all the birds go there so you go, cos you know that's the place to be, even if you don't like it. That for me, is my analogy on the CL.

 

[Offside]

Never fails to amuse when they claim they won ''the treble'' in 2001. Our triple of World Club cup, League cup and Premier League in 2009 was a better treble than that. Fair enough decent achievement but it shows how deluded and what melts some of them are claiming to have won ''the treble'' winning the Fa Cup, League Cup and UEFA cup 2 years after another team won the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League.

 

[Sassy Colin]

PhaseOfPlay
I've had a look at the shape of both teams, the tactical movements and marking assignments, the principles of play behind the contrasting philosophies and the strengths of both attacks and defences. I also drew up complex tactical diagrams, gridded out the main areas of concern, and circled the main 1v1's that will be vital to the game. Following that, I established a statistical simulation of 1000 games based on key metrics concerning attack and defence, the condition of the field, the vociferousness of the supporters, and the relative statistical strengths of both teams possible formations. The conclusion was clear.

We're going to smash these into the middle of the international break.


PhaseOfPlay
In the bigger picture, this is the equivalent of the Chelsea game last season, to a lesser extent. By that, I mean that it is a big obstacle that we need to get past to achieve an objective we are pursuing. Whether we get top four or not, we need to win this game for the future, because the players will learn a lot about themselves by being able to get past a direct opponent and overtake them in the table. It will be a valuable lesson. And because that potential lesson exists, I think we'll go into this game very assured, confident, and clinical.


PhaseOfPlay
We're playing panic football, right into United's hands. No leadership on the field, and nobody wants to put their foot on the ball and slow the game down. Cue one Steven Gerrard to get us out of the mire again.

Is the 1st paragraph actually what he wrote or a WUM?

A statistical simulation of 1,000 games?

 

[LeChuck]

PhaseOfPlay
I've had a look at the shape of both teams, the tactical movements and marking assignments, the principles of play behind the contrasting philosophies and the strengths of both attacks and defences. I also drew up complex tactical diagrams, gridded out the main areas of concern, and circled the main 1v1's that will be vital to the game. Following that, I established a statistical simulation of 1000 games based on key metrics concerning attack and defence, the condition of the field, the vociferousness of the supporters, and the relative statistical strengths of both teams possible formations. The conclusion was clear.

We're going to smash these into the middle of the international break.


PhaseOfPlay
In the bigger picture, this is the equivalent of the Chelsea game last season, to a lesser extent. By that, I mean that it is a big obstacle that we need to get past to achieve an objective we are pursuing. Whether we get top four or not, we need to win this game for the future, because the players will learn a lot about themselves by being able to get past a direct opponent and overtake them in the table. It will be a valuable lesson. And because that potential lesson exists, I think we'll go into this game very assured, confident, and clinical.


PhaseOfPlay
We're playing panic football, right into United's hands. No leadership on the field, and nobody wants to put their foot on the ball and slow the game down. Cue one Steven Gerrard to get us out of the mire again.

This is amazing.

 

[SteveJ]

Following that, I established a statistical simulation of 1000 games based on key metrics concerning attack and defence, the condition of the field, horoscope signs, the vociferousness of the supporters, respective length of socks, and the relative statistical strengths of both teams' possible formations. The conclusion was clear: I'm a twit.

...

 

[Tincanalley]

Next time when they have a title winning celebration they should actually do it when they have won the title.

Next time they should try celebrating winning the Bundesliga.

 

[Ole's_toe_poke]

For me, as a United fan, Jones's header on Lallana was a cast-iron red all day long. I've looked at it in slo-mo and Jones is never getting close to heading anything but Lallana. Jones might argue that he got there as quick as he could but as his timing was behind the clock, that doesn't make it any the less a red.

United fan. Apparently.

 

[RetroStu]

I can't remember which thread it was in so i can't post quotes but yesterday i was reading a few of them going on about how "Rodgers should take the fine and publicly expose our corruption like Rafa did" lol.

 

[SteveJ]

Rafa: football manager by day, crime fighter by night.

 

[Maagge]

So that PhaseOfPlay fella simmed the exact same game on FM 1000 times, yeah?

 

[SteveJ]

Unfortunately, he only has a secondhand copy of Mario Kart 64.

 

[Crackers]

Unfortunately, he only has a secondhand copy of Mario Kart 64.

He was never going to shell out for such a luxury.

 

[SteveJ]

Arghh

 

[Distracted Steward]

PhaseOfPlay
I've had a look at the shape of both teams, the tactical movements and marking assignments, the principles of play behind the contrasting philosophies and the strengths of both attacks and defences. I also drew up complex tactical diagrams, gridded out the main areas of concern, and circled the main 1v1's that will be vital to the game. Following that, I established a statistical simulation of 1000 games based on key metrics concerning attack and defence, the condition of the field, the vociferousness of the supporters, and the relative statistical strengths of both teams possible formations. The conclusion was clear.

We're going to smash these into the middle of the international break.


PhaseOfPlay
In the bigger picture, this is the equivalent of the Chelsea game last season, to a lesser extent. By that, I mean that it is a big obstacle that we need to get past to achieve an objective we are pursuing. Whether we get top four or not, we need to win this game for the future, because the players will learn a lot about themselves by being able to get past a direct opponent and overtake them in the table. It will be a valuable lesson. And because that potential lesson exists, I think we'll go into this game very assured, confident, and clinical.


PhaseOfPlay
We're playing panic football, right into United's hands. No leadership on the field, and nobody wants to put their foot on the ball and slow the game down. Cue one Steven Gerrard to get us out of the mire again.

This guy thinks he's some sort of sage. Everything he writes is so overwrought.

 

[Mr Pigeon]

He was never going to shell out for such a luxury.

ffs

 

[Earthquake]

He was never going to shell out for such a luxury.

Probably stole it from an Everton fan.

 

[rotherham_red]

"Treble"

But they were thoroughly outclassed by the giants of the game, Olympiakos and Monaco, idiots...

 

[Mciahel Goodman]

PhaseOfPlay
I've had a look at the shape of both teams, the tactical movements and marking assignments, the principles of play behind the contrasting philosophies and the strengths of both attacks and defences. I also drew up complex tactical diagrams, gridded out the main areas of concern, and circled the main 1v1's that will be vital to the game. Following that, I established a statistical simulation of 1000 games based on key metrics concerning attack and defence, the condition of the field, the vociferousness of the supporters, and the relative statistical strengths of both teams possible formations. The conclusion was clear.

We're going to smash these into the middle of the international break.


PhaseOfPlay
In the bigger picture, this is the equivalent of the Chelsea game last season, to a lesser extent. By that, I mean that it is a big obstacle that we need to get past to achieve an objective we are pursuing. Whether we get top four or not, we need to win this game for the future, because the players will learn a lot about themselves by being able to get past a direct opponent and overtake them in the table. It will be a valuable lesson. And because that potential lesson exists, I think we'll go into this game very assured, confident, and clinical.


PhaseOfPlay
We're playing panic football, right into United's hands. No leadership on the field, and nobody wants to put their foot on the ball and slow the game down. Cue one Steven Gerrard to get us out of the mire again.

fecking hell, that takes RAWKishness to a whole new level.

 

[Mciahel Goodman]

Champions league is a pile of shit these days anyway. Feck 4th. Who finished 4th last time we won the title? If you know that without googling it then you're a liar. Who knows and who cares.

The irony being that Liverpool finished 4th in 03/04 then went on to win the CL in 04/05.

 

[Liver_bird]

This guy thinks he's some sort of sage. Everything he writes is so overwrought.

I've read some of his content and whilst it's clear he has an in-depth knowledge of the game, he's an unbelievably condescending twat who thinks his opinion matters more than anyone else. Doesn't help that the majority of them collectively suck his d**k.

 

[Bobcat]

Not RAWK, but an alternative take on Gerrard's sending off. That's some superlative writing to be fair.

https://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/blog...relentless--vile-fans-to-blame-144508508.html

That was a good read. What concerns me a bit though are all the bellends in the comment section not realizing it's spoof. How do these people survive, let alone get on a computer and read stuff ?

 

[KiD MoYeS]

I once had a taxi man who was also a RAWK poster, it was soon after Suarez had been banned for racially abusing Evra. And let me tell you, they are that ignorant in real life too. True story.

 

[Sassy Colin]

That was a good read. What concerns me a bit though are all the bellends in the comment section not realizing it's spoof. How do these people survive, let alone get on a computer and read stuff ?

I thought it says it's a spoof in the first line, doesn't it?

Edit, not far off:

Like your football opinions hard-hitting, ill-thought-out and ceaselessly xenophobic? Good. You're in the right place. Because ALEX NETHERTON is here to SHOUT the FACTS the others don't even have the BALLS to whisper. This is a spoof.

 

[Unlikely lad]

That Phase of Play bloke has ruined one of my favourite albums ever. Won't ever be able to listen to The La's without thinking of Stevie Me now

 

[Wednesday at Stoke]

PhaseOfPlay bloke has to be Brentan Rodgers. It just has to be, far too many correlations between the two to think there's more than one of them.

 

[Amethyst]

PhaseOfPlay
I've had a look at the shape of both teams, the tactical movements and marking assignments, the principles of play behind the contrasting philosophies and the strengths of both attacks and defences. I also drew up complex tactical diagrams, gridded out the main areas of concern, and circled the main 1v1's that will be vital to the game. Following that, I established a statistical simulation of 1000 games based on key metrics concerning attack and defence, the condition of the field, the vociferousness of the supporters, and the relative statistical strengths of both teams possible formations. The conclusion was clear.

We're going to smash these into the middle of the international break.


PhaseOfPlay
In the bigger picture, this is the equivalent of the Chelsea game last season, to a lesser extent. By that, I mean that it is a big obstacle that we need to get past to achieve an objective we are pursuing. Whether we get top four or not, we need to win this game for the future, because the players will learn a lot about themselves by being able to get past a direct opponent and overtake them in the table. It will be a valuable lesson. And because that potential lesson exists, I think we'll go into this game very assured, confident, and clinical.


PhaseOfPlay
We're playing panic football, right into United's hands. No leadership on the field, and nobody wants to put their foot on the ball and slow the game down. Cue one Steven Gerrard to get us out of the mire again.

Great find.

 

[SonnyTheHaloPro]

PhaseOfPlay
I've had a look at the shape of both teams, the tactical movements and marking assignments, the principles of play behind the contrasting philosophies and the strengths of both attacks and defences. I also drew up complex tactical diagrams, gridded out the main areas of concern, and circled the main 1v1's that will be vital to the game. Following that, I established a statistical simulation of 1000 games based on key metrics concerning attack and defence, the condition of the field, the vociferousness of the supporters, and the relative statistical strengths of both teams possible formations. The conclusion was clear.

We're going to smash these into the middle of the international break.


PhaseOfPlay
In the bigger picture, this is the equivalent of the Chelsea game last season, to a lesser extent. By that, I mean that it is a big obstacle that we need to get past to achieve an objective we are pursuing. Whether we get top four or not, we need to win this game for the future, because the players will learn a lot about themselves by being able to get past a direct opponent and overtake them in the table. It will be a valuable lesson. And because that potential lesson exists, I think we'll go into this game very assured, confident, and clinical.


PhaseOfPlay
We're playing panic football, right into United's hands. No leadership on the field, and nobody wants to put their foot on the ball and slow the game down. Cue one Steven Gerrard to get us out of the mire again.

LOL at the first paragraph. What a fantastic way to spend your spare time.

 

[Wumminator]

People over there wank themselves silly "What a wise sage". Some of the teenagers over there like "lankyguy" and others run footballing tactics blogs.

Just watch the game FFS.

 

[Deleted 20801]

I've had a look at the shape of both teams, the tactical movements and marking assignments, the principles of play behind the contrasting philosophies and the strengths of both attacks and defences. I also drew up complex tactical diagrams, gridded out the main areas of concern, and circled the main 1v1's that will be vital to the game. Following that, I established a statistical simulation of 1000 games based on key metrics concerning attack and defence, the condition of the field, the vociferousness of the supporters, and the relative statistical strengths of both teams possible formations.

This is when mental meets mental and has a mental baby.

 

[Amethyst]

These guys laboured against our 10 men in the second half. I predict they'll miss out top 4 by losing to City, Chelsea and Arsenal, and drawing with one of West Brom or Palace

On finding out about Squirtle being charged:

feck the FA.

Was always gonna happen. Not because it was deserved but because it's the FA.

Herrera also gets away with a diabolical tackle as well ( because the ref saw it and only gave a yellow card ) and, according to the rules, De Gea should also be missing the next 3 games for his reaction to the 'stamp' but, funnily enough, no one has mentioned it at all

The problem I hve is that Rooney's kick on Mig was just as bad - if not worse due to the higher risk of serious injury from twisting an ankle hen landing on the landing foot.

If i'm Skrtel, i'd go to the FA and say yes I did stamp on De Gea only because Wayne Rooney kicked out and studded our goal keeper and could have broke his ankle so I was paying them back.

As expected FA doing nothing to precious Spanish midgets like Herrera and De Gea when both should get 3 game bans.

The refereeing was atrocious & we never get favourable decisions made before us.

I don't know what Duncan Castles is going on about, calling Skrtel a serial offender and dirty...