UCL - Madrid v Liverpool

[Boss]

Do people really think we'll get 3 points in Ludogorets? kidding yourself's, we are out. 

[Gnasher]

That was embarrassing. Madrid looked embarrassed for us.

It's like they were filming an advert.

Of course they did.

[Lario]

I reckon he'll start - doesn't stop it being a disgrace though.

Don't reckon it's a disgrace. It just does nothing for other squad members' confidence.

 

He's still well able to do a job further up he pitch, but as a defensive midfielder, he's probably 3rd or 4th in the pecking order to my eyes.

[Ne Moe Imya]

Honestly don't see how anyone can moan about that, I'm as critical of Rodgers as anyone but that was a solid performance. They've got two of the world's four best players in their attack and they were on home soil, anything other than abject humiliation against a side like that is a good day.

 

Too right.

 

You can call it "cagey" or "tactical" or whatever you like, but that is a really, really good team in Madrid.  They just embarrassed a Barca team that started Messi, Neymar and Suarez the other week.  Brendan hasn't really shown a gift for that sort of tactical battle that Rafa was so good at to play disciplined and try to nick a goal against a team that might be better than you, but he did it tonight.

 

Unfortunate that we couldn't craft anything threatening, but our tactics were spot on and if we'd had Sturridge to come on at 65 minutes we might just have gotten something from that game.  

 

For me, tonight was more about performance than result, and we got a fairly decent performance.  Now the question is whether Brendan has the balls to reward some of these players with a start against Chelsea.  I doubt it, but I would love to see Can and Toure rewarded with the start ahead of Lovren and Gerrard, at least.

[Section_31]

 

Not as annoying as the cloying sentimentality towards someone earning £180k per week while there are people on food banks.

 

You could say that about everyone who's remotely famous then couldn't you? Do you like David Bowie? He's worth half a billion pounds. Do you watch golf? Do you like Tom Hanks films? He's worth a few quid too, it's probably unjust but should they all be paid minimum wage because some people are poor? Is it people like Gerrard's fault? Did he cause the credit crunch like the bankers who also pocket excellent money? Did he fleece or threaten people out of their shares in state owned resources like Abramovich? Does he use taxpayers' money to build property portfolios like some MPs do? Or is he in fact paid by people who choose to go and watch him, and from shirts which are probably mostly sold because of people like him existing. People like Gerrard are paid good money because they've entertained people through using talents that not many people possess. Gerrard has given Liverpool fans some of their greatest ever memories, he's well paid for that reason. 

[Reckoner]

Yep very encouraging. Funneeee is such a twat. I like stringvest but I think your opinions confuse the spack fest on here.

I actually agree with code, keep the same team, sack Gerard off.

 

Madrid didn't ease off, when a team looks shit the opposition has to take credit for making it so.

That's us, 'supporters'.

Now get fucked cos that was good shit.

Bigger picture? Seeing? Capable? Sky sports? Paul Merson at a keyboard?

[Tj hooker]

Too right.

 

You can call it "cagey" or "tactical" or whatever you like, but that is a really, really good team in Madrid. They just embarrassed a Barca team that started Messi, Neymar and Suarez the other week. Brendan hasn't really shown a gift for that sort of tactical battle that Rafa was so good at to play disciplined and try to nick a goal against a team that might be better than you, but he did it tonight.

 

Unfortunate that we couldn't craft anything threatening, but our tactics were spot on and if we'd had Sturridge to come on at 65 minutes we might just have gotten something from that game.

 

For me, tonight was more about performance than result, and we got a fairly decent performance. Now the question is whether Brendan has the balls to reward some of these players with a start against Chelsea. I doubt it, but I would love to see Can and Toure rewarded with the start ahead of Lovren and Gerrard, at least.

Can't disagree with any of that

[thompsonsnose]

Hes off again....

[magicrat]

Hope Brendan's Rodgers experiment with Balotelli in big games is over now, Thought he was brave tonight .A hammering and he would have been crucified for that selection. Whats more he got a big performance out of all those players that started which given the shite we have been served up recently was no mean feat. The rest of the fuckers need to take note 

[J-V]

What the fuck are iTV doing with this ginger gimp on TV giving analysis.  Cunt can't even stand still.

[Gnasher]

What fight? we didn't even trouble them once, it was a routine victory for Madrid.

More of a routine victory than when they smashed Barcelona at the weekend would you say?

[Dr. J]

 

Unfortunate that we couldn't craft anything threatening,

 

I think that makes 360+ minutes with only one goal from open play. RM are clearly better than us, sure, but they're not exactly a defensive powerhouse. Blanked against Hull, Newcastle and now this, not very promising.

[Hades]

You could say that about everyone who's remotely famous then couldn't you? Do you like David Bowie? He's worth half a billion pounds. Do you watch golf? Do you like Tom Hanks films? He's worth a few quid too, it's probably unjust but should they all be paid minimum wage because some people are poor? Is it people like Gerrard's fault? Did he cause the credit crunch like the bankers who also pocket excellent money? Did he fleece or threaten people out of their shares in state owned resources like Abramovich? Does he use taxpayers' money to build property portfolios like some MPs do? Or is he in fact paid by people who choose to go and watch him, and from shirts which are probably mostly sold because of people like him existing. People like Gerrard are paid good money because they've entertained people through using talents that not many people possess. Gerrard has given Liverpool fans some of their greatest ever memories, he's well paid for that reason.

Sorry but you're never convincing me. I'm a socialist and all rich people are fucking scum in my eyes.

[mouse1989]

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[thompsonsnose]

What the fuck are iTV doing with this ginger gimp on TV giving analysis.  Cunt can't even stand still.

He's seeking constant approval from McManaman to his left.

As it should be.

[Paco]

we ll play gerrard and lucas together on saturday based on that tonight and then it ll be all 'dont play those 2 together'

[Faustus]

Well said there, Section. If you think Gerrard's a spent force and his presence his detrimental to the team, I have no problem with that; just put it across in a constructive manner that doesn't come across like you're taking the piss out of him, the manager or the team.

 

He's easily top five in terms of players to wear the red shirt, if not in in a fair few's top spot. Treat him with the respect he deserves and fuck off with the snide shite.

[Faustus]

Hades, you have a fucked up view of socialism there, lad.

[Boss]

More of a routine victory than when they smashed Barcelona at the weekend would you say?

 

It was a routine victory, to paint it any different is delusional. Madrid weren't very good tonight, nor were they up for it like they were for El Classico. They basically already qualified, it was a 2nd gear performance against a team that played 10 men behind the ball, and still lost, that's the most important thing most of you seem to be forgetting.

[KMD7]

Well said there, Section. If you think Gerrard's a spent force and his presence his detrimental to the team, I have no problem with that; just put it across in a constructive manner that doesn't come across like you're taking the piss out of him, the manager or the team.

 

He's easily top five in terms of players to wear the red shirt, if not in in a fair few's top spot. Treat him with the respect he deserves and fuck off with the snide shite.

 

Well said

[Gnasher]

Hope Brendan's Rodgers experiment with Balotelli in big games is over now, Thought he was brave tonight .A hammering and he would have been crucified for that selection. Whats more he got a big performance out of all those players that started which given the shite we have been served up recently was no mean feat. The rest of the fuckers need to take note

 

Bang on.

[Brigant Moloch]

we ll play gerrard and lucas together on saturday based on that tonight and then it ll be all 'dont play those 2 together'

 

and it'd be right because these two together are shite and now it's the point when I prefer

Lucas on the pitch without Gerrard, than Gerrard on pitch without Lucas tbf, at least the clumsy fucker can kick the shit out of opposition players

[J-V]

He's seeking constant approval from McManaman to his left.

As it should be.

 

McManaman didn't know what the fuck he was on about half the time, as usual.

[stringvest]

For fungus:

 

48 Lucas bypassed twice in the same move RM close to scoring.

49 Lucas makes a tackle!

49 Lucas gives away clumsy foul

51 Lucas let james in space

52 Markovic good run to draw foul

53 Lucas stupid pass across 18 yard box puts Skrtel in trouble

54 Ref gives terrible hb decision against Moreno

54 Lucas shit header helped out by Can

55 First shot on goal by moreno after being put through by Allen

56 Good tackle and movement by lallana sets up attack

57 Moreno and lallana combine well for shot by lallana

58 RM walk through the middle again Toure clears

59 Lucas effective press helps retain ball.

60 Borini - shit free kick

61 Lucas wins first header in RM area and puts it out for a goal kick

62 Lucas good tackle on modric

63 Lucas swept aside by another burst through the middle

65 Moreno poor shot from standing position 30 yards out - bad decision

67 Toure brilliant block after non tackle by Lucas

68 Another great RM move benzema over the top

68 gerrard sterling on for lucas markovic

70 RM hit the bar through Bale, Can clips ron on edge of area.

72 Toure blocks ambitious Bale shot

74 coutinho on for Can

80 excellent work from lallana breaking up momentum and then play

Liverpool playing 20 yards further forward since subs

82 more threat more possession

84 moreno chomps bale on edge of PA

86 sterling outmuscles ron and wins ball

88 toure wins header in RM area but nothing comes of it

Great tackle by Allen wins ball but final pass overhit

89 lfc play out of trouble on left but Allen wastes possession

[SOFTLAD]

That couldve been a positive result, not enough belief, but a damn good show from a few of them, can put up with a defeat when the players at least try, like to see a tackle goin in you build a result on it.