Dave D

Seems S though I’ve had a Pep talk. Everyone else is using his middle name. I guess it will have to be Josep or Sala from now on

Negged for the mere hint of he who must not be spoken of

Negged for Pep also

Excellent post. We all hated him but despite the embarrassment of riches, Mourinho and his players and the Chelsea fans were a formidably strong force. Something Peps City can’t relate to at all

I still puzzle at not only the timing of the announcement that Klopp was stepping down but the detailed reasoning (albeit honest and justified) We were in a rich vein of form at the time and then the key words from our top man were tiredness, exhaustion, needs a break. He absolutely does and he’s earned it, and then some, but that kind of language from your manager mid season has to reflect on your mindset as a player surely?

This was my concern when he said he was leaving. It was all smiles and roses whilst we were performing to our level. It was if we hit adversity I was worried how we would react- not so much Klopp, but the players. Its been hugely disappointing

If the breakfast wasn't bad enough they then literally took the piss out of you and gave you some orange marmalade

If thats the barometer to judge by then Diaz will have plenty of company

You must have watched a different game. Effort alone put Diaz head and shoulders above everyone else. He was making runs, creating space, taking players on- he was just surrounded by subdued ineptitude. Losing Mane and signing Nunez looked a decent move at the time. About 10 games in it was clear we'd dropped a clanger

I never understand how in recent games we can spend so long probing and passing around the opposition box but not create a dangerous chance- they clear it and all of a sudden the shots are raining in on our goal

I’ve no idea what Klopp can be saying to them in the dressing room after that to arrest the decline. What can he possibly say?

I think Klopp might be as stoned as Robertson

Salah isn’t even making runs or getting into position

Diaz is several levels above everyone else. Roberson playing like he’s stoned off his face

It dreadful but he has to take some of the responsibility. It was a bizzare time to announce he was leaving. Fine while we were cruising but the moment we faced adversity how could he ask them to dig deep when he had clearly had enough. The truth will come out I think