The Blackburn game i saw as a success we played well we battled hard and in the end came away with the win and that is the most important thing. Our next game at the weekend was a home match against Sunderland. Under Steve Bruce they had been a vastly improving side. I was astonished where they finished last year for that club 5th was the stuff their dreams are made of, and once again they improved in the summer. I was all geared up for a tough game, but i was hoping our pass and move style that had troubled so many teams so far would be able to play a hardworking team of the park. I assumed heading into the game that Steve and his side would have the same respect for the might of this club and the power it holds. I was shocked when i woke up and read the comments Titus Bramble had published in the Sun the day before the game.
Bramble: 'Liverpool Are A Poor Side, With Two Decent Players, And I'm Going To Kick Torres Off The Pitch!
Sunderland defender Titus Bramble has claimed that Liverpool are a 'poor side' and that only Fernando Torres and Steven Gerrard are 'decent' players, Bramble then went on to say. 'Yes Fernando is decent, but i can out mark him, i'll simply kick him off the pitch.' 'We wont go to Anfield for a draw, we are going for a win i expect a win if i was putting money on id go for 2-0 or 1-0 to us.'
Kenny Dalglish has refused to comment on Bramble's comments however Glen Johson tweeted this afternoon 'Titus Bramble should keep his big Fuc$$£g mouth shut, concentrate on his own game as he's been horses$$t this season.'
I was furious with these comments, who does he think he is? Titus has so far achieved nothing in his career literally nothing! many players in my squad had one the FA Cup last year, some a few years again before that and a couple even a Champions League trophy. A sent Steve Bruce a text 'What is Bramble playing at?' i recieved no reply.
As we headed into the game i needent give a team talk the article spoke for itself i'd put a copy on every players seat in the dressing room as well as pinning one on the mirror, they could forget their hairstyles and concentrate on crushing an opponent the way we use to be. 'The Sun printed this to get up our noses, they have ****$$d this club over before, they're attempting now and they'll do it again. But we have to stand up against them and Titus Bramble, we are unbeaten, we will keep it that way and we will crush Sunderland, now go out there and show Titus Bramble just how poor a player he is and how good you all are!'
I tried to give Fernando all the ammunition he needed, Stevie was back but was to sit on the bed to begin with.
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Liverpool 3-0 Sunderland
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A stunning performence from the lads, clearly motivated by Brambles comments Fernando was extroadinary, on scoring his second goal he revealed an under t-shirt stating 'not bad for a decent player' Fernando was booked for provoking Bramble with this after his goal. A stunner from Merieles capped off the game, we headed out to the Ukraine in the week and i was stuck with the predicerment of resting the first teamers for Blackpool at home the following weekend or giving players like Stevie G some match time to find form and fitness.
This was the complete performence from the guys charlie and Raul ran the midfield Stevie was set to return but on this form he'll struggle to find a space in the side. Fernando is showing his deadliest form once again, and i tipped Jeff Shreaves afterwards that 'i'd put my mortegage on him winning the golden boot.'