Post Match - Leeds

[rurikbird]

What I mean about Mignolet being at fault – look at 0:57. Ming has single-handedly created a pressure situation by playing with the ball at his feet for too long and drifting well to the right of his goal, then passing to Trent with a Leeds player quickly closing in. Trent does well to evade the tackle and Ming starts applauding. None of our players are looking at him and nobody particularly needs his encouragement – what matters is that our goalkeeper is dawdling in no-man's land instead of getting back to his goal line as quickly as possible. What if one of our players does a blind back-pass under pressure – it's a sure own goal then, because the GK is not where he's supposed to be. He almost got back in time just as the shot was taken (possibly standing a bit too far from the goal-line, but I'm not completely sure), but I think because Leeds players saw him wandering away from his goal for good 10 seconds, Roofe immediately got the idea to go for a chip. That's not how players normally shoot from that position, unless you're Suarez or something. So for me this almost-goal is as much on Mignolet as Stewart who lost the ball.

 

[LeTallecWiz]

That feeling ...

 

[tombrown]

Hahahahaha its a form of contraception right?

Reminds me of a story an old mate of mine (now a minor celebrity and authority on black footballers in England) used to relate back in the 80s about a festival he attended. Walking through the campsite at the end of one night, he passed a tent which clearly contained a young couple engaged in carnal pleasure. As he passed, he overhead a manc slapper accent shout out "No, No, I dont want a baby ... whack it up me shitter!"

 

[LeTallecWiz]

 

[LeTallecWiz]

 

[cloggypop]

Woodburn wasn't born last time Everton won at Anfield

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merseyside_derby

 

[Pesam]

So, Ejaria and Stewart. How did they do?

Ejaria was excellent in the first half but lost the plot a bit in the 2nd half, Stewart had a poor game. Despite criticism on here during the game I thought Can had a very good 90 minutes; admittedly, in the first half, not a lot came off for him but he must have covered more ground than any other LFC player. His energy and assertiveness ensured that we dominated the CM area for all but 15 minutes and made up for the shortcomings of Stewart (and Ejaria at times in the 2nd half).

 

[gkmacca]

 

[Insignificance]

The English FA are already trying to convince Woodburn to switch allegiances.
Cue Coleman pulling a Wilson.

Yeah they should hurry and make it a contest. Like they did With Januzsai. Wonder how happy the winner is With the lad from the Sunderland bench now.:... Let the youngster play and develop and then see what comes out of it.

 

[King Binny]

Look at Milner celebrating Woodburn's goal with Klopp on the touchline - he already looks like one of the coaching staff. We should strive to keep that man at the club long after he stops playing.

Indeed!

 

[Oncy]

I wish we had signed Milner from leads.
Hes so fucking brilliant

 

[ILD]

I think Milner is my favourite player of our current bunch.

 

[Athens]

My three year old son is closer in age to Woodburn than what I am.

I think it's time to put an end to my dream of being a professional footballer. Defeated by my age, and not because I'm shite.

 

[Best Believe It]

My three year old son is closer in age to Woodburn than what I am.

I think it's time to put an end to my dream of being a professional footballer. Defeated by my age, and not because I'm shite.

Reinvent yourself as a deep lying playmaker.

 

[Hyena]

Reinvent yourself as a deep lying playmaker.

He might be slightly delusional, but I don't think he tells deep lies.

 

[Brizzle]

"I would have scored too in that situation but we know what Ben is capable of and what he is already able to do." Klopp

Haha.. way to keep him grounded.

 

[Mors]

I didn't think it was a great performance by us, but it was all about getting through and we did enough so that's that. Fantastic for Woodburn that he got one in at home and at that age, fair fucking play to him.

 

[doctor_mac]

"I would have scored too in that situation but we know what Ben is capable of and what he is already able to do." Klopp

Haha.. way to keep him grounded.

Woodburn looks like an altar boy, so he probably is a wee bastard under that cherub-like facade. Best to keep his feet on the ground.

 

[SummerOnions]

I went the game for the first time this season (mad props to @Woland) we had seats up in the gods in the new stand, which has escalators and everything. All very swish

Alexander Arnold was good. Not sure if I rate ejaria that much like

Can was the best player on the park by fucking miles, and he was head and shoulders above everyone else. He just ran every single Leeds player off the ball with ease, like he just knew how good he was and it was his job to run around being boss. He did well

Moreno's corners are fucking hopeless and I hope that never happens again

Origi took his goal really well, and everyone knew woodburn was gonna score from the moment Mane turned.

Good game even though we rested a fair few

My only disappointment is how hard I tried and failed, to get a chant going of Lucas going Anlaackkkeeeeeeeeee. Shame

 

[mark1975]

I thought Can was poor in the first half, all hustle and bustle with misplaced passes and running around like a headless chicken. It seemed to be the general consensus. When he dropped deeper after Stewart went off, he and we were much better. He found his range of passing again and bossed it, helping out Lucas and Klavan in the process. I hope Klopp takes note of that in the coming games, he's far better deeper in the play.

 

[SummerOnions]

He controlled the tempo though, and kept the game at his pace. It's only Leeds but it's a good sigb

 

[Ryan]

I thought Can was poor in the first half, all hustle and bustle with misplaced passes and running around like a headless chicken. It seemed to be the general consensus. When he dropped deeper after Stewart went off, he and we were much better. He found his range of passing again and bossed it, helping out Lucas and Klavan in the process. I hope Klopp takes note of that in the coming games, he's far better deeper in the play.

Agree mate, but he's also far better when he takes less touches of the ball too. The guy just takes far too much out of it.

I've always felt he plays better against better teams; he moves it on quickly, and looks sharper. It might be that he thinks he can play around a bit against weaker opposition, but it's counter-productive.

If we get Lallana back fit and into that tip of the midfield role, then I think Can might hit the bench cos Wijnaldum is playing far better than him.

 

[tombrown]

Woodburn looks like an altar boy, so he probably is a wee bastard under that cherub-like facade. Best to keep his feet on the ground.

 

[Modo]

 

[Gary25]

Agree mate, but he's also far better when he takes less touches of the ball too. The guy just takes far too much out of it.

I've always felt he plays better against better teams; he moves it on quickly, and looks sharper. It might be that he thinks he can play around a bit against weaker opposition, but it's counter-productive.

If we get Lallana back fit and into that tip of the midfield role, then I think Can might hit the bench cos Wijnaldum is playing far better than him.

When it comes to Emre Can, I think the biggest issue is that he's a fucking donkey.

 

[Red Astaire]

Huh! controversial but in my honest opinion very true.

 

[doctor_mac]

No one touches the sign anymore. Dicks.

 

[doctor_mac]

I don't get the Can hate. He hasn't been superb since his injury but there's a great player in there. His biggest problem is that Hendo is playing in the position that would suit him best in Klopp's system. But he will be very useful, and before the season is out I bet he has more fans.

 

[Buddha]

When it comes to Emre Can, I think the biggest issue is that he's a fucking donkey.

Wrong. He's a fucking majestic stallion gradually returning to full fitness.

Just wait and see.

 

[Hansern]

No one touches the sign anymore. Dicks.

Think Klopp said something like that they havent earned the right to touch the sign yet. When the players win a trophy, then they can touch the sign.