Man UTD vs Liverpool Post Match

[localny]

It's self depreciation more than taking the piss mate, simply cos I'm unbelievably shite at learning Irish names! Scousers do often pronounce siobhan with an r in it though like I spelt it out, but then we do pronounce many things incorrectly!

Oh & yeah, I've always had a thing for Irish ladies, the accent alone gets me every time.

On no mate, I know you're not taking th p, I was just having a laugh with you and your Siobhan story.

Scottish Ladies accent used to be a weakness over here,

 

[FoxForceFive]

Rodgers said that about Sterling & the diamond, & a bit more in this interview with Talksport (yes them again).

http://talksport.com/football/exclu...s-liverpool-only-going-get-better-14031683702

 

[localny]

Rodgers on the tactics that undid United:

"I wanted to play and have superiority on the inside. I like to flood numbers around the middle of the field in order to control and dominate the game.

"Manchester United's centre-halves drop off, so we could exploit the space in front of that with Raheem's speed and then introduce Philippe [Coutinho] to the game.

"We worked it the other way against Southampton, where we felt that we could play through and get it into Philippe, who could then open the game up, then bring Raheem into it later when it opens up.

"In this game, because of the pitch and the nature of Manchester United, being at home they have to attack, it would allow us to get round the back of their midfield. For a young player of 19 years of age, he is developing really well tactically.

"Both boys on the side - Jordan Henderson and Joe Allen - were exceptional. They very rarely get mentioned, especially Joe Allen. But the tactical intelligence of both to play on the side of a diamond, with Steven just in behind controlling and dictating the tempo, was very good."

Shush brendan

 

[redhorizon2]

 

[FoxForceFive]

Shush brendan

Ha. He does say a lot, but then he's confident that managers can see what he's done & changes these tactics every match dependant on the opposition so I don't think he feels it can be used against him.

 

[mark1975]

Ha, that's what I thought. MOTD was interesting last night, when the presenter asked Danny Mills (who I think is looking a very decent, knowledgeable pundit) , if the midfield "diamond" was the way that United should go, he responded by pointing out that it's only an option for us and that Rodgers tweaks tactics from game to game, so we're flexible and not restricted by a set game plan.

I know it's obvious stuff, but it was interesting to hear Rodgers and our tactical options talked up, in comparison to Moyes' rather rigid, flat approach.

 

[TheRedCrusade]

 

[Mystic]

There was one foul that could've seen him off on another day. He definitely falls into the category of a no nonsense defender. I'd have been tempted to sub him if I were Rodgers. Still, he had a good game on the whole and loved the dribble up the left flank where he sold a Utd player.

Yep, me too, I was calling for Flannel Again to get substituted, then I remember the replacement would be Cissokho and I was all of a sudden a lot less sure.

 

[Mystic]

It's Sinead, aine, enya, and mairead. Her sister saorise, cousin Ferdia, and mother Beibhinn couldn't make it

I have no idea what you just said.

 

[Frogfish]

I think i had got a lot of unfair stick to say, Skrtel is better than Toure and he has been our best defender in this season

FFS. Two posts on the subject in the same thread ! Skrtel has a good day when Toure DIDN"T EVEN PLAY and you feel vindicated. OK if it helps you get over your feelings of persecution take that to your shrink 😉

*blows a kiss*

 

[gene hughes]

He was atrocious.

No he wasn't!

 

[LeTallecWiz]

“It doesn't get much better for me being a local lad and helping Liverpool win 3-0 at Old Trafford."
Flanno

 

[Insignificance]

Rodgers on the tactics that undid United:

"I wanted to play and have superiority on the inside. I like to flood numbers around the middle of the field in order to control and dominate the game.

"Manchester United's centre-halves drop off, so we could exploit the space in front of that with Raheem's speed and then introduce Philippe [Coutinho] to the game.

"We worked it the other way against Southampton, where we felt that we could play through and get it into Philippe, who could then open the game up, then bring Raheem into it later when it opens up.

"In this game, because of the pitch and the nature of Manchester United, being at home they have to attack, it would allow us to get round the back of their midfield. For a young player of 19 years of age, he is developing really well tactically.

"Both boys on the side - Jordan Henderson and Joe Allen - were exceptional. They very rarely get mentioned, especially Joe Allen. But the tactical intelligence of both to play on the side of a diamond, with Steven just in behind controlling and dictating the tempo, was very good."

And Moyes on their tactics:
"“It’s difficult to explain it,”

 

[gkmacca]

It's not that Moyes is bad at tactics. It's just that he's incredibly impressionable when exposed to other people's ideas:

 

[Athens]

It's Sinead, aine, enya, and mairead. Her sister saorise, cousin Ferdia, and mother Beibhinn couldn't make it

What about Aoibheann, Niamh and Aoife?

 

[gkmacca]

What about Aoibheann, Niamh and Aoife?

Nice Marvin Gaye song.

 

[Athens]

Nice Marvin Gaye song.

It was his second biggest hit, after Let's get siobhan.

 

[Woland]

Tommy Smith is sat in this pub I'm in. He looks miserable as fuck. No pleasing some people

 

[doctor_mac]

It was his second biggest hit, after Let's get siobhan.

That's fine wordplay Athens.

 

[hamstrung_pigeon]

I really thought he was going to go yesterday, he was probably one minor foul from a red for about 30mins. He did brilliantly to stay composed.

Both teams could've ended without a fullback to be fair. Clattenburg might not have always made the right decisions but at least he was consistent.

 

[doctor_mac]

I thought Clattenburg was pretty ace all things considered. Yes, he could have given at least one or two more penos and sent off Rafael, but three penos at OT is dreamland. Imagine it was Webb….

 

[Athens]

That's fine wordplay Athens.

Cheers. I was smiling to myself while writing it and a colleague looked at me a bit funny.

 

[hamstrung_pigeon]

Skrtel might not be everyone's favourite centerback, but the passion in the way he celebrates goals for the team reminds me of Arbeloa. He's a lovable mad one.

 

[Judge Jules]

There's something VERY p!$$ed off-looking about the way Evra turns away after the goal goes in. Couldn't happen to a nicer liar.

 

[Dirkus_Circus]

 

[TheRedCrusade]

yeah it was mad to see Skrtel there, i was laughing my ass out when i saw Skrtel there running up and asking for the ball from Suarez may be... haa haa haa the bald gem, i am just loving him this season
we were also lucky that one of Skrtel's deflection yday went over the bar

 

[Dirkus_Circus]

 

[TheRedCrusade]

FFS. Two posts on the subject in the same thread ! Skrtel has a good day when Toure DIDN"T EVEN PLAY and you feel vindicated. OK if it helps you get over your feelings of persecution take that to your shrink 😉



*blows a kiss*

*presenting my mily chic for you*
haha, i had completely forgotten it was actually you...😀

 

[Frogfish]

*presenting my mily chic for you*
haha, i had completely forgotten it was actually you...😀

*Gives Red Crusade a big hug* Squeezes tighter and tighter .... 😀

 

[TheRedCrusade]

*Gives Red Crusade a big hug* Squeezes tighter and tighter .... 😀

*not able to breathe* enough of affection now 😛