Brighton (H) - Sat 30th Oct 2021 (3:00pm)

[Megadrive Man]

7 minutes ago, Moo said:

Chosen by whom? I got the distinct impression Klopp would have liked him to stay but the powers that be wouldn't pay the wages.

 

Who's buying the other candidates for leaving at anything other than a massive loss? And do we sell players at massive losses these days?

 

If Klopp had really wanted him to stay, I think we would have made it happen. Thiago was the Wijnaldum replacement. We had 8 players for the three midfield spots going in to the season. 

[aRdja]

Just now, Boss said:

 

True, but that wasn't on Gini. We had four fit centre backs today and we bossed that game up until two of the midfielders decided to walk around with their hands on their hips and actively hide when we were in possession. Firmino and Konate were dreadful as well, not going to lie, but nobody was tracking any of their midfield runners. They made Henderson look a tit out there because he was constantly bombing back, trying, and failing, to put out the fires.

We never really bossed that game. They could’ve been ahead and the first half ended with them having more shots on target than us. I don’t think Gini would’ve been of much help today and I’m a big fan of his. Potter has got his setup spot on three games in a row against us now and Klopp needs to respond.

[Red_or_Dead]

2 hours ago, Jennings said:

Keita > Lazarus

Lazurus called, he wants his status back.

 

[Captain Howdy]

7 minutes ago, Moo said:

If the midfield options carry on in the same vein I believe 4th will be a fight.

Yes, midfield is key and ours is horrible.

[Moo]

3 minutes ago, 3 Stacks said:

It was a collective decision, obviously. Let's not act like we didn't need freshening up in midfield and you can't give everybody new deals.

 

The others, I don't know. Some stupid team would buy Ox. 

They wouldn't buy him at anything but a big loss.  What stupid team has the resources to pay his wages and a fee of say £25m+?  Newcastle now maybe, in terms of resources, but I'm sure they'll set their sights higher.

Wijnaldum's contract was the most urgent, others could have waited.

I never said the midfield didn't need a change, though that's debatable, but if your most consistent player was the one to leave then it was imperative to replace.

[Rick Sanchez C-137]

12 minutes ago, Rushies tash said:

It is. And no one needs my permission to vent. But for fucks sake, while it's frustrating to draw like that, the invective when we dare to drop points is tiresome.

 

It's not just the dropped points today. It's the dropped points and the strong indication there are more dropped points around the corner due to shite planning/funding/midfielder-buying.

 

We're all still scarred after last season's complete write off.

[sir roger]

Going to be a struggle to set up to play pragmatically when you have to field 3 from Hendo , Jones , Ox and Naby.

[J-V]

How shit must you be when Jones starts ahead of you

[aRdja]

1 minute ago, Rick Sanchez C-137 said:

 

It's not the dropped points. It's the dropped points and the strong indication there are more dropped points around the corner due to shite planning/funding/midfielder-buying

We have more midfielders in our squad than Chelsea.

[Babb'sBurstNad]

Still undefeated.

 

Just saying.

[3 Stacks]

5 minutes ago, Moo said:

They wouldn't buy him at anything but a big loss.  What stupid team has the resources to pay his wages and a fee of say £25m+?  Newcastle now maybe, in terms of resources, but I'm sure they'll set their sights higher.

Wijnaldum's contract was the most urgent, others could have waited.

I never said the midfield didn't need a change, though that's debatable, but if your most consistent player was the one to leave then it was imperative to replace.

It clearly wasn't the most urgent, he left for free. The club just wasn't that arsed and Klopp, who has the final say he keeps repeating, wasn't that arsed either.

 

Will we keep doing this with Gini every time we don't win? Christ, find a differerent narrative guys. Yes, the midfield is the worst part of the team and it's the worst part of the team because of players like Ox, Keita and Jones, who is plodding along in his development. It's not because we let one player go, who has barely started for his new club this season, by the way.

 

 

[AngryOfTuebrook]

I think it's clear that we are the worst team in the League and will probably be relegated. It's unreasonable to think otherwise.

[Moo]

1 minute ago, 3 Stacks said:

It clearly wasn't the most urgent, he left for free. The club just wasn't that arsed and Klopp, who has the final say he keeps repeating, wasn't that arsed either.

 

Will we keep doing this with Gini every time we don't win? Christ, find a differerent narrative guys. Yes, the midfield is the worst part of the team and it's the worst part of the team because of players like Ox, Keita and Jones, who is plodding along in his development. It's not because we let one player go, who has barely started for his new club this season, by the way.

 

 

It's the worst part of the team due to lack of investment.

[3 Stacks]

2 minutes ago, Moo said:

It's the worst part of the team due to lack of investment.

Keita and Ox cost a combined 90m. It's the worst part of the team because we haven't fucked them off, not because we didn't spend enough. 

[Creator Supreme]

4 minutes ago, Babb'sBurstNad said:

Still undefeated.

 

Just saying.

Arsenal went undefeated in 2003-04, and yeah won the league, with 90 points.

 

Be lucky to get 2nd with 90 points these days!

[CapeRed]

Thought Bobby , Robbo, Curtis , Ox and Konate performed poorly today. They worked harder than us in all the key areas and deserved their result.

[aRdja]

Just now, Moo said:

It's the worst part of the team due to lack of investment.

When everyone fit the following players will be either on the bench or not in the match day squad. Keita (£50m), Ox (£35m), Milner, Jones, and Elliott. 

[Chris]

Who knew allowing a never injured, incredibly consistent midfielder to leave for free – when his year early “replacement” never plays and others can’t stay fit or perform consistently – would cost us dearly?

[corro]

Fabinho missing is huge as it means the captain playing in a position he struggles in. That midfield was always gonna struggle as it’s patched up. 

Potter is a good manager who has his team well drilled. Hard working. The midfield got the run around in Madrid. Utds midfield is dogshite so that doesn’t count. Today was always gonna be tough against a well organised hard working team. Fuck it Matip, Fab and Thiago back Wednesday to twat Them cunts. 

[Rick Sanchez C-137]

10 minutes ago, aRdja said:

We have more midfielders in our squad than Chelsea.

Phew, thanks for clearing my worries up

[Rick Sanchez C-137]

11 minutes ago, Babb'sBurstNad said:

Still undefeated.

 

Just saying.

 

Will be nice to win the treble of the "undefeated" and "4th place" and "most draws" cups

[El Rojo]

14 minutes ago, Rick Sanchez C-137 said:

 

It's not just the dropped points today. It's the dropped points and the strong indication there are more dropped points around the corner due to shite planning/funding/midfielder-buying.

 

We're all still scarred after last season's complete write off.

In fairness, I don’t think anybody was making those points last Sunday evening. What’s changed in a week? 

[Captain Willard]

Fuck me there’s some hysteria in this thread. We beat the Mancs 5.0 last week, we are virtually in the knockout stages of the CL, we’re unbeaten in the league and people are still whinging. It’s LFC not the Harlem fucking Globetrotters. Some times you get a draw against well organised teams particularly after a tough week. Move on. Some of us remember Voronin up front, now we’ve got Mo and you fuckers still moan. Grow a pair for fucks sake. 

[El Rojo]

6 minutes ago, Chris said:

Who knew allowing a never injured, incredibly consistent midfielder to leave for free – when his year early “replacement” never plays and others can’t stay fit or perform consistently – would cost us dearly?

Yep. A case of the club’s inflexible metrics drowning out common sense. 
 

FSG have proven themselves to be incredibly shrewd and incredibly stupid, often almost simultaneously. 

[aRdja]

3 minutes ago, Rick Sanchez C-137 said:

Phew, thanks for clearing my worries up

Ok so you’re not interested in discussing. I’ll leave you to it.