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Why do they use Benyayoun on the left? He's never seemed comfortable on that side of the field. And for the umpteenth time, Kuyt does not belong on the right wing...though thats no fault of the player...he works hard and does what the manager asks of him.
Kartik, have my columns convinced you that Boro is the place to be? :)
A very bright start for Boro, hard luck not to come away with at least a point.
I don't know what your sources are, but they are inaccurate. Liverpool last won the league in the 1989-1990 season, second place in 1990-1991, and second place in 2001- 2002. That would be three top 2 finishes in that time span, along with other silver ware in Europe and elsewhere.
Many , like I have followed Liverpool since childhood for whatever reasons. That is loyalty, something that in this day and age seems to be fading away. Faith in our teams , the Forrests, Swanseas, Derby, Man U (yes I mentioned them) - no matter what. It was wonderful in Istanbul in 2005...I know some long time Chelsea fans that stuck through the thick and thin and here they are with a golden Mourinho era. I respect that- that is faith.
http://www.premierleague.com/page/Home/0,,12306...
As for the mong who commented on why Benayoun was playing left midfield... Maybe because there's no one else? Aurelio isnt a midfielder, Babel was only just back from Olympics and we have nobody else. Hence Benitez wanting to sign Riera and/or Barry.
How many times will we be relying on Torres, Gerrard and ..................................LUCK
No we wont win the league on the basis of todays display.Neither will we GIVE UP on it.
Wot moronic writing !
Good to know that the 94th minute screamer from Stevie G. doesn't count as a "killer blow."
The fine writing staff at spurstalk.com is (understandably) getting a bit bitter, very early.
Well, this prediction's sure looking spot-on, Gaffer.
I think it is possible that David Ngog could be used as left-sided attacker. He looked good against Rangers & others in pre-season. If you want more of a defensive-minded player than Aurelio has filled in on the left-side of midfield on a few occasions.
I think if Liverpool keep a consistent starting XI and ride them through the season that they have as good a shot at the title as any of the other top 4.
"But most of all, what was missing from Liverpool’s performance is their ability to strike the killer blow".
What the fk was Gerrard doing in the 94th min? Looked like a killer blow to me mate.............
Had Gaffer writen that LFC, despite taking 6 out of 6 points, has not played well and/or has had some issues their first two games, I doubt anyone takes issue.
Saying LFC can kiss their dreams of winning the Prem goodbye, when they've taken 6 out of 6 points and reside atop the table, is ludicrous.
As ludicrous as saying LFC's locked it up.
Long season to go, peeps. Christ.
And by the way - congratulations to Carragher for scoring his 5th Liverpool goal!
I am one of the loyal Chelsea followers that beto mentioned- Thanks by the way.
Have you ever been to Anfield? That is passion and loyalty- they sing even when they are loosing supporting their team. By the way- stick to a team. Oh tonight its Fulham tomorrow's Boro- no respect for that.
Gaffer- cheers from cardiff via toronto. keep up the work but some of these lads need to grow up.
I also agree that what makes football, football is the passion of the fans. That's why American sports are for the most part a joke. The fans do not pay attention to the games and spend maybe 3 hours a week worrying about their team and use at as an occasion to take their kids to get popcorn and hot dogs rather than getting into the match and paying attention to the pitch. Again that's why the US can never compete in any sport that more than 5-7 nations are passionate about and american footballers are at such a disadvantage when playing in football cultures. Culturally, the USA is a sporting wasteland.
Even the Olympics aren't that big a deal in most countries: trust me I've traveled all over Europe and 90% of the people would watch a random football match over ANY olympic event.
Within the US they all matter. I'm a season ticket holder and lifetime (going back to the early 1980s) College Football fan. But worldwide, no one cares.
Worldwide here is what matters:
Rugby is massive in some nations. Cricket matters. Golf and Tennis matter. Formula 1 matters. Basketball doesn't, because people aren't passionate about it outside the US. Other nations may produce good basketball players but most don't care. They made such a big deal about the woman's basketball gold today beating the Aussies, and I was thinking, does anyone in Australia even care? Likely not.
Ice Hockey matters but since the Olympics became a professional and massive event in the sport the US hasn't fared as well as we'd like.
Sure, they won both games but they could have easily lost both matches. Yes, there's a long way to go in the season.
Liverpool desperately needs to improve. Otherwise their Premier League race could be over by the end of October.
Cheers,
The Gaffer
. . . they'll get to 114 points and win the Prem easy.
Should they stop winning, however, they could have a problem.
My issue is with American Premier League fans who follow England and not our national team!
These people think england is the US team.
You make an interesting point about American exceptional ism. Hofstadter many years ago wrote about this as an immigrant from europe in terms of individual behavior and societal norms and I must admit I had never heard that argument but you may have won me with that.
I'm also surprised there is a EPL site based in Oram, Utah
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"Gaffer, now you understand why so many of us are almost scared of liverpool fans."
Ahhhh .... so true Kartic. Perhaps scared is the wrong word though.
Being from Merseyside I have some very strong opinions but realize I may be somewhat prejudiced in my comments . Like any club Liverpool have a percentage of supporters who cannot take ANY criticism (or even non positive discussion) of their club (usually ones who couldn't show you Stanley Park on a map) but truly Liverpool FC do seem to have more than most.
I grew up in the midst of the Liverpool - Everton rivalry in the 70's and 80's. Both sets of fans are passionate but Liverpool's (perhaps because of numbers) tend to be less tolerant of ANYTHING said against the club.
I know Everton are having a terrible time this year on and off the pitch but if you said that to me Kartic (and gave me your opinions as to why), I would probably agree with you and have a conversation about it. I think most Evertonians (at least the ones I know) would react somewhat the same way.
Like I said, I have found that most of these Reds who react that way have never been to England let alone Anfield.
Keep up the "criticism" please Kartic! (On any team)
What an ignorant point of view.
Oh, wait. You're an Everton fan.
So I'm being redundant.
Enjoy being the New York Mets of the Prem for the next hundred years.
I don't live in England.
P.S. If non-Englanders are clueless, release Tim Howard.
"Non-Englanders are clueless"?? I most certainly DID NOT! Where the hell did you get that? You are clueless for sure. Stop making up sentences and then accuse me of saying them! Your arguments are just plain silly. You must be around 12 by the sounds of it. Grow up!
OK ... I am done with you ... I will not argue anymore with someone who reacts irrationally to anything remotely criticizing HIS beliefs concerning LFC.
Say anything you like about Everton. I may or may not agree with you but whichever way you go I will not put words in your mouth or make idiotic statements and then accuse you of saying them.
By the way "clueless". I am not an "Englander" .... I am Canadian.
Gaffer why don't you close this post ..... it is getting a bit silly!