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I've been trying to avoid the Sports bit on here for a while, but anyhoo,
Last night.
The first twenty minutes were nerve jangling and Reading were easily an equal match for us. Fowler started to shine through romping all over the sodden turf of L4 in a way I've not had the pleasure of seeing for a while. He's gained an extra half and that hint of exhaustion we were seeing after 40-50 minutes has gone, the Toxteth Terror could have battered Reading into extra time.
Rafa was doing his nut in for most of the second half, I don't think he was out of the technical area for more than 10 minutes but as soon as God started to shine through the wind and the rain he knew what was coming and relaxed. I haven't seen Robbies goal yet at the Annie Road end as I was snuggled up in the belly of the Kop but from the noise it must have been a sweet dink. I don't think it was a coincidence that Rafa announces Toxteths son is starting (and captain) and then Anfield sells out overnight, despite a week of slow ticket sales.
Pennant impressed me too, the lad's stepped it up a gear and although he sprays the odd pass all over the shop his pace is deadly, although maybe too deadly as he relies a little too much on the old hoof it past 'em and run around 'em.
Riise was bang on too, last time I saw him play like that was at the Crewe friendly. The ginger ninja absolutely bossed the left and was seeking command all the time. Maybe he feels like a father figure when the younglings are on the picth I don't care because I've always had my doubts about his passion and last night made me question my feelings.
Forget the goals that went in against us. The lads at the back are lads after all, they got a wake up call when our very own Bootle 23 started warming up in his tights (natty Adidas 3 stripe knickerbocker strides that'll be all the rage in Boot Hills Strand this winter season). Rafa didn't play Godwin Antwi tho', he's a good stopper who goes right forward and could have made a difference. Maybe he's injured or sumfink.
Mali Mali Momo got picked on from the off again and took a nasty knock in his bonce. It took the new Patrick Viera (I know, I know) a while to get up and for a while we thought it was time for the cyber goggles again, but alas he was up on his feet and even had the brazen cheek to try one or two on goal the scamp.
Crouchinio got a wicked goal, Reading thought they had a foul in their favour and then thought they'd caught 6' 7'' of goal poaching machine offside. So the newly promoted whoaretheys stood around flapping at the man in black as PC ambles up to their 'keeper, dazzles him with some Ronaldo (stupid manc one) step overs and lazily slots it in.
Liverpool can take corners now too ! Shock news ! (but only on the left) Riise and Pennant have been practicing by the looks of it. And it works. Riise takes a short one to the Jerm who can then drag it anywhere 360 degrees around himself and either have a shot on, knock it the the Sweet Left Foot (tm) of JAR who'll drill it or even float a fat one in for the Crouchmeister to head.
Anyhoo in all it was encouraging and should be the start of a roll. We've been to Old Trafford and Stamford Bridge. 3 easy points on Saturday with our proper back four in place (as long as Reading don't score from a corner, they are deadly at them).
I think Rafa should realise Kuyt can't play deep on the left wing now. Daftest sub ever.
b.
Last night.
The first twenty minutes were nerve jangling and Reading were easily an equal match for us. Fowler started to shine through romping all over the sodden turf of L4 in a way I've not had the pleasure of seeing for a while. He's gained an extra half and that hint of exhaustion we were seeing after 40-50 minutes has gone, the Toxteth Terror could have battered Reading into extra time.
Rafa was doing his nut in for most of the second half, I don't think he was out of the technical area for more than 10 minutes but as soon as God started to shine through the wind and the rain he knew what was coming and relaxed. I haven't seen Robbies goal yet at the Annie Road end as I was snuggled up in the belly of the Kop but from the noise it must have been a sweet dink. I don't think it was a coincidence that Rafa announces Toxteths son is starting (and captain) and then Anfield sells out overnight, despite a week of slow ticket sales.
Pennant impressed me too, the lad's stepped it up a gear and although he sprays the odd pass all over the shop his pace is deadly, although maybe too deadly as he relies a little too much on the old hoof it past 'em and run around 'em.
Riise was bang on too, last time I saw him play like that was at the Crewe friendly. The ginger ninja absolutely bossed the left and was seeking command all the time. Maybe he feels like a father figure when the younglings are on the picth I don't care because I've always had my doubts about his passion and last night made me question my feelings.
Forget the goals that went in against us. The lads at the back are lads after all, they got a wake up call when our very own Bootle 23 started warming up in his tights (natty Adidas 3 stripe knickerbocker strides that'll be all the rage in Boot Hills Strand this winter season). Rafa didn't play Godwin Antwi tho', he's a good stopper who goes right forward and could have made a difference. Maybe he's injured or sumfink.
Mali Mali Momo got picked on from the off again and took a nasty knock in his bonce. It took the new Patrick Viera (I know, I know) a while to get up and for a while we thought it was time for the cyber goggles again, but alas he was up on his feet and even had the brazen cheek to try one or two on goal the scamp.
Crouchinio got a wicked goal, Reading thought they had a foul in their favour and then thought they'd caught 6' 7'' of goal poaching machine offside. So the newly promoted whoaretheys stood around flapping at the man in black as PC ambles up to their 'keeper, dazzles him with some Ronaldo (stupid manc one) step overs and lazily slots it in.
Liverpool can take corners now too ! Shock news ! (but only on the left) Riise and Pennant have been practicing by the looks of it. And it works. Riise takes a short one to the Jerm who can then drag it anywhere 360 degrees around himself and either have a shot on, knock it the the Sweet Left Foot (tm) of JAR who'll drill it or even float a fat one in for the Crouchmeister to head.
Anyhoo in all it was encouraging and should be the start of a roll. We've been to Old Trafford and Stamford Bridge. 3 easy points on Saturday with our proper back four in place (as long as Reading don't score from a corner, they are deadly at them).
I think Rafa should realise Kuyt can't play deep on the left wing now. Daftest sub ever.
b.
Edited by sneijder on Thursday 26th October 11:25
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