13 minutes ago, wilai said:

Leicester at Anfield in the Carabao Cup

Another easy one for us. 

Kids beat the trickies 4-0 in the <18 mini derby.

Worst performance of the season! Midfield lost all it's cohesion and organisation once Keita went off injured and in the end we were perhaps lucky to get a point. Only Alisson and Mane were up to standard, particularly in the second half.

 

Our habit of collecting injuries in the same positions is beginning to cost us again. Last season it was CB, this time it's midfield. Just hope that Thiago and especially Fab are back soon as BHA worked their way thru us with ease on numerous occasions. Keita went off with a hamstring issue so I don't expect him to return anytime soon. 

 

Fortunately, I banked Man City in the predictions so that put the mockers on them for the week. Have to try the same stunt next week with Chelsea before they get too far away from us????

Yeah that's 4 draws, 3 from winning positions in 10 games. Not title winning form. And we have 3 fit midfielders. 

 

We were flying until Naby went off. The worst part for me was that 2-2 happens on 65 mins, and not a shot on goal inn that last 25 mins.

 

Tough game on Tuesday to follow this. 

Fab and Thiago available for tomorrow???? but Keita out for a while!????

Going to be a good game at the bowl this Sunday. Got my ticket. 

 

17 hours ago, wilai said:

Fab and Thiago available for tomorrow???? but Keita out for a while!????

We need another No. 6, hopefully Leeds go down and we can snap up Kalvin Phillips ????, or Bissouma in January would be good. Hendo not cutting it filling in there. 

 

 

 

 

14 hours ago, DaveE13 said:

Going to be a good game at the bowl this Sunday. Got my ticket. 

 

Tough one. 

51 minutes ago, BangrakBob said:

We need another No. 6, hopefully Leeds go down and we can snap up Kalvin Phillips ????, or Bissouma in January would be good. Hendo not cutting it filling in there. 

 

 

 

 

Yep.....but I really want Bellingham (as well maybe)

3 minutes ago, wilai said:

Yep.....but I really want Bellingham (as well maybe)

Yeah, is that new contract to get a good price for him...or to ward off, is there a clause?

 

Tielemans one year left at Leicester would be nice

2 hours ago, BangrakBob said:

Yeah, is that new contract to get a good price for him...or to ward off, is there a clause?

No idea mate. Just living in hope.

4 hours ago, wilai said:

Yep.....but I really want Bellingham (as well maybe)

Bellingham and Phillips. You lads do have an eye for talent. 

8 minutes ago, jellydog said:

Bellingham and Phillips. You lads do have an eye for talent. 

But not the cash unfortunately.????

Facile 2-0 (Jota/Mane) victory to clinch the so called 'group of death' against a typical Atletico  As usual mirroring their snidey, nasty manager Simeone (yep, they are a perfect fit for Luis!????). Horrible team to play against, and not because of their quality. If the other English teams win their groups, they had better hope for a strict referee if drawn against this lot. We can rotate for the last two games which won't help AM's cause though????

 

All played well with probably TAA my MoM. We should have won by more but never mind. Biggest downside was Bobby injuring his hamstring after coming on for Mane who had been subbed to avoid getting a possible second yellow for retaliation as he was being kicked from pillar to post. Jones (eye) and Gomez (calf) also picked up injuries prior to the game.

 

Kids also won 2-0 (Woltman and Quansah) earlier in the day.

 

 

When you grow up - you'll play 11 v 11.

 

 

20 minutes ago, Pmbkk said:

When you grow up - you'll play 11 v 11.

 

 

Hardly our fault when lesser players/teams lose their discipline against us????......BTW as with the United game, all the goals were scored when it was 11 v 11.????

Everton Club Shop have got their Christmas cards in....


 

Klopp out! Title race on!

1 hour ago, RickG16 said:

Klopp out! Title race on!

Yes, just without your lot. 

Needed a good performance against a team in the top 4 on merit but we didn't get it unfortunately. WHU are well known for their set piece prowess and we should have prepared for this. Same happened against Brentford and it s a weakness in our game which we need to rectify. Alisson needs more protection from outfield players to nullify the likes of Antonio's blocking. Cost us two goals today and could have been more.  

 

Cresswell should have had a red for the challenge on Hendo as he was out of control and the tackle was clearly a dangerous one. Similar to the Everton incident where the Holgate was sent off. Agan...no consistency from VAR officials.

 

At 3-1 down we at least made an effort and but for Mane's miss would have got a draw but the weakness at inswinging corners needs addressing quickly as others will target us there as the season goes on.

 

Well done West Ham. The Europa Cup doesn't seem to be affecting them negatively and they deserve to be up there.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Well we knew this was coming, but that was truely horrendous. 11 goals conceded, 6 of those from Brentford (a draw that looks worse ever week watching them now) and West Ham.

 

You'd think we would learnt from the Brentford match on set pieces, how are 3 opposition players able to surround our keeper on corners.

 

The defending for the 2nd and  the following offside almost goal was terrible, no urgency, no cohesion, all over the shop. Both times losing the ball 30 yards out from their goal and let them stroll through. 

 

What was Trent doing for the 3rd goal, how was Zouma able to float around the back without a soul near him?

 

Why didn't Mane just side foot it in at the end. 

 

This feels like a few seasons back when we couldn't control games and kept shipping goals, needs sorting out and quick, but another <deleted> International break to put up with. 

 

Got to give massive credit to West Ham and Moyes though, nice to see. 

 

On the plus side, we just been on a massive run, 4 points off the top, last 16 in CL with 2 games to spare, and some brilliant football along the way. Nothing to complain about. 

 

Thiago has hair was the surprise of the match for me.

 

 

 

 

 

 

5 hours ago, BangrakBob said:

Well we knew this was coming, but that was truely horrendous. 11 goals conceded, 6 of those from Brentford (a draw that looks worse ever week watching them now) and West Ham.

 

You'd think we would learnt from the Brentford match on set pieces, how are 3 opposition players able to surround our keeper on corners.

 

The defending for the 2nd and  the following offside almost goal was terrible, no urgency, no cohesion, all over the shop. Both times losing the ball 30 yards out from their goal and let them stroll through. 

 

What was Trent doing for the 3rd goal, how was Zouma able to float around the back without a soul near him?

 

Why didn't Mane just side foot it in at the end. 

 

This feels like a few seasons back when we couldn't control games and kept shipping goals, needs sorting out and quick, but another <deleted> International break to put up with. 

 

Got to give massive credit to West Ham and Moyes though, nice to see. 

 

On the plus side, we just been on a massive run, 4 points off the top, last 16 in CL with 2 games to spare, and some brilliant football along the way. Nothing to complain about. 

 

Thiago has hair was the surprise of the match for me.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nice to see that some of the Liverpool fans have a bit more class than their winging moaning git of a manager.

Pep has far more class than clop who just cannot admit that they were beaten by a better team on the day.

A great team deserve more than a manager like that.

Michael Edwards confirmed as leaving LFC at the end of the season. His assistant, Julian Ward will replace him so  hopefully a seamless transition.  Rumours that he is going to the Geordies have been denied although he is known to be a long standing friend of Eddie Howe.

 

Cheers Michael.....played a big part in our recent successes ????

Stevie G announced as Villa's new manager. Contract runs to Summer 2025; one year after JK's ends.

Make or break for Stevie G. He will get good help from Christian Purslow and the owners aren't short of a bob or two - both are billionaires.

Hendo joins the midfield injury squad........bloody internationals strike again????

26 minutes ago, wilai said:

Hendo joins the midfield injury squad........bloody internationals strike again????

He was class the other evening. 
 

On that performance he would keep Rice out of the team for me. 

Robbo the latest international week casualty????. Don't know how serious as yet.

46 minutes ago, wilai said:

Robbo the latest international week casualty????. Don't know how serious as yet.

Our list is growing also. KdB has admitted he has been playing through the pain. How can that be right!!

Injury list 11 <deleted> games in

 

Andy Robertson

Joe Gomez

Curtis Jones

James Milner

Jordan Henderson

Naby Keita

Harvey Elliott

Bobby Firmino

Sadio Mane??