RickG16

https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/boxing/jake-paul-liverpool-real-madrid-27094964

100% Don't think we've had a manager who could hand out a rollicking since Mourinho. But he made the mistake of singling out players in public.

Very predictable. But probably what both parties want. I don't think ETH wants him looming in the background.

Unsavoury scenes for sure, but I got the feeling this might be a case of English fans' reputation preceding them. Let's face it (and this is a generalisation) Spanish fans don't really go in for hooliganism to the same degree as northern European fans. If you go around other people's countries for years chucking chairs, pissing in fountains and generally being a nuisance, that is going to have an impact on the way you are viewed. You get the feeling all the tear gas etc was given to police at the Liverpool end and they were probably encouraged to some degree by their superiors to show the fans 'who is boss'. As said, I am not excusing the tear gassing last night, but putting it in the context of how English fans abroad are viewed.

What's the world coming to.

Then ply yourself with booze... Or just a cuppa?

What's the Wilai pre game ritual on an occasion like this?

When given this type of question it's a complete no-no to go against the team from your home town. I'm not knocking him for it. Just how it is.

Yes, I do understand now, and yes, you did have to spell it out for me. The fact you got zero reaction from anyone the first time round suggests it wasn't only my head it went over.

It's the United thread. You're all over the shop.

He has to say that otherwise he'll have a million scousers on his back. If he hadn't moved to Madrid he'd be another washed up spice boy.

I wonder who Steve Mcmanaman wants to win ????

Fabinho Keita and Thiago I would have thought. Fitness permitting. Like I said I think you have a chance. If VVD can mark Benzema out of the game it could be his finest hour.

Is it harsh to say that Henderson might be out of his depth against this Madrid midfield? Trust me when I say it's not nice to have to play your club captain as a sympathy vote!

Agree with most of those but not sure about getting rid of every full-back in the squad! Would definatley like to see a completely fresh midfield. With Garner and VDB coming back + the new signings. Maybe Fred is the only one who survives the cull.

I figured we can do with an independent thread for this, free from the scouse mafia. I'll go 3-1 Madrid. I think Benzema is the best player in the world on form. He just needs the service. But actually I think they are evenly matched and it could be a great final. Will enjoy watching it in a European time zone and free from the fear of any 'quadrauple'

Just a bit of light hearted drama to break up the <deleted> kissing that now constitutes a title race. Two large glasses of white followed by a glass of red and a glass of rose don't mix too well it seems. ????

Decent hangover cure.... Or is it a placebo? Works for me. But the question is, us before bed or in the morning best?

Hi guys, due to some friction with Wilai I'd like to announce I'll be off this forum until tomorrow morning. Just need some time to clear my head. Please respect my privacy at this time.

Even his Mum would probably admit he didn't make the grade at Liverpool and that his career has nosedived since ???? But there's good old Wilai still backing 'Lallalinho' Lalla Land more like!

Well that's not a very high bar Sorry... just remembered you are unable to admit you may have been wrong about anything... forget I said anything. Lallana was absolutely top drawer.

It aged about as well as your assessment of Lallana as a good player

I think the biggest defect to his personality could be that he's a miserable <deleted> lol I think having a night out and doing something stupid on holiday just makes him a normal bloke?

I agree, getting rid of him at this point is unrealistic. But I'm not sure the reason teams don't want him is anything to do with what he said to a police officer one night on holiday in Greece.

I'm not saying who I think should or shouldn't go. We are talking about who realistically will go. I realise you are still on cloud 9 and a bit giddy now you only have one less title than Everton.