Bolton (H)

[BatChainPuller]

You're making that up? Aren't you?

 

He's a hoot isn't he ?

[Wee-bey]

Did the players all go up to him?

[ngogswilly]

There was noticeably less hoofing today and a bit more effort to push on and press. Strange that. Wonder where that came from

[Sandman]

He was standing by the tunnel. It's hardly like they ran over to him and jumped into his arms...

[chrisbonnie]

Joe Cole was just interviewed on skysports and said all the players are behind the manager

 

unfortunately he didnt sound like he was lying

[ngogswilly]

Joe Cole was just interviewed on skysports and said all the players are behind the manager

 

unfortunately he didnt sound like he was lying

 

he cant really say otherwise

[redsfan]

he cant really say otherwise

 

This. Players are almost obliged to say they are behind the manager when pressed by the media.

[esoteric]

He was standing by the tunnel. It's hardly like they ran over to him and jumped into his arms...

 

Nahh, some deffo sought him out.

[Gym Beglin]

Great performance from Torres on the opening day of the Jan transfer window.

[J-V]

Nahh, some deffo sought him out.

 

Every player on the pitch had to walk right past him to go down the tunnel.

[Ponz]

I think today proved that Maxi should start every game. We always look far more balanced and less prone to by pass the midfield with him in the line up. And although Agger and Aurelio did nothing special, it helped tremendously bringing in three players whose first instinct is to keep it on the ground.

[ctkeepercoach]

Joe Cole was just interviewed on skysports and said all the players are behind the manager

 

unfortunately he didnt sound like he was lying

 

They are drawing lots to see who gets to push him out the door...

[Randy Marsh]

Nice to see a bit of fight in the second half and in the end we deserved the win. I just wish we would start matches how we started the second half.

 

It just goes to show that when we get it down, pick passes, and play a bit of football instead of launching it route 1, we can actually create a few chances.

 

Having Fabio in there made a massive difference but then I'm hardly surprised by that.

 

It wasn't vintage and we're still a million miles from where we all want to be but credit where it's due, we battled and put Bolton under pressure and actually overturned a deficit for once. I don't recalling us doing that under Roy.

 

For me, Joe Cole has to be starting every match now. He's too good a player to be sat on the bench and we will be a much better side with him, Stevie, Maxi and Nando working together. I thought Dirk, despite his efforts, was pretty substandard again. He's a yard off the pace and is simply giving the ball away far too much.

 

Nando looked a different player second half, and Stevie in particular was showing signs of his best form too. His delivery was exceptional and I don't think it's a co-incidence that Nando perked up when Stevie began to find his range again. They linked up well.

 

Ultimately though, we should not allow today's victory to paper over the cracks. The celebrations at the end show just how much we have fallen really. It's time for a change now.

[waddy78]

Did the players all go up to him?

 

Pepe gave him a big hug on the way off i was thinking it was kind of a godfather hug you know the one when the main man (the don) gives them a kiss and you know they've had it soon.

[Royal Family]

I think today proved that Maxi should start every game. We always look far more balanced and less prone to by pass the midfield with him in the line up. And although Agger and Aurelio did nothing special, it helped tremendously bringing in three players whose first instinct is to keep it on the ground.

 

I'm not sure that Maxi has much of an impact away from Anfield to be honest - he's a different and more involved player on home soil, but in away games he's usually utterly marginal to proceedings.

[JohnnyH]

I'm not sure that Maxi has much of an impact away from Anfield to be honest - he's a different and more involved player on home soil, but in away games he's usually utterly marginal to proceedings.

 

Those balls passing 80 yards over his head may have something to do with it.

[ngogswilly]

Was a good result. Got to credit the players for that. Seemed to be a bit of effort to take the game to the opposition though as opposed sitting back trying to win the ball in our box and then hoof it to nothing. Either way glad for the 3 points. Badly needed.

[Jarvinja Ilnow]

+

Manager: picked a pretty good side, all in all.

Players: actually tried for a change. Kept the ball on the ground. Won a game.

[King Emlyn]

Couldn't give a shit if the players are behind him or not, they probably just want an easy ride; the fans most definitely are not.

[therevivalist]

the first time as a Liverpool fan in 30 years I'm not happy with a win. it will only serve t o paper over the cracks and prolong our misery under this idiotic manager. we need this man out asap.

[TommyW]

im just happy with the result, the manager will be gone sooner or later so as long as we start to pick up points I'm not going to waste my time on him

[Antynwa]

Much better performance, and better effort in the second half.

 

First half was just depressing

[Red Nick]

25 points from 19 games but will our gutless owners act? or use this result to delay making the decisions that need to be made for the best long term interests of Liverpool FC

[Monkeywool]

A win is a win, at least its 3 points, the manager will be gone sooner or later.

[a stoner]

I think I'll record MOTD tonight, one to see what the players did after the game, 2 to see what El Roy has to say after the game and 3 to see what Hanson has to say about it all.