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LFCMarshall said:
He is, but that's also not an excuse to continue to call him when he has a solid game
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He did the basics of what he should be doing, it wasn't a standout performance. Can't really credit him for doing what he should be. He wasn't excellent in marshalling in the defence etc.
 
Stoke away is always a tricky game so it's still a great 3 points, regardless of performance at the end of the day that's what it's all about. Great way to bound back from end of last season and give the team confidence to kick on for the season.
 
The season has started boys, rodgers has started the character train.
 
I do think that in games like that Can has to start alongside Milner and Henderson. Also looking forward to Firmino regularly starting
 
Puddz said:
It's literally the start of the season. "massive three points" is silly to say..
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It isnt silly to say because are next away games are arsenal, utd, everton, spurs and city. The three points gives the team confidence to kick on now. Imagine if we had lost and with those games coming up we could be sitting in the bottom three.
 
[video]http://cdn2.streamable.com/video/nfyn.webm[/video]

The face of Rodgers at the end of the video is priceless.
 
Well, what to say about that .....

First the good-

Opening day of the season is just about getting the win. It doesn't matter how you get it. Just GET it! And to do it at a very tricky away ground, and one which we suffered the worst humiliation I can honestly remember ever the last time out; was doubling pleasing. And surprisingly unexpected to what we feared the short journey down. But then when you have this little magician in the number 10 jersey (Who contrary to some assertions around here isn't overrated in any stretch or form as one of the best pure 10's in the league), anything is possible ..... What a ****ing goal! Seriously. I think it even topped the Southampton web last year. Phil just get's better and better with each passing game.

And I'd be remiss to not point out the assist for the goal, after he'd won the tackle and played it simple to the little genius ..... Yup, non other than 'The man, the myth, the living LEG-END Joe freaking Gomez!' *Smiles BIG! And I thought he did well overall considering he was up against a veteran experienced bruiser in Walters. Started off shaky, but grew as the game went on in a position that's completely unfamiliar to him but will serve him well to learn the perspective from out there when he eventually ends up (hopefully) dominating inside.

And a shout out to the much maligned (and rightly so) Lovren. Who completely outshone the woeful Skrtel today. Although it looked like he should have walked for the elbow. Was it as bad as I thought on the TV?

So a fantastic result, topped off by a Worldie goal from a fast developing Worldie player which caps a pretty darn excellent opening 2 days of results.

And then there's Brendan Rodgers .....

I don't have a clue what he's had to say, but I'm imaging 'excellent performance/ great character and pride' was in there somewhere along the line. Make NO mistake, like Utd yesterday, that was a VERY fortuitous (if highly welcome) win when a draw would of been a fair result from a VERY bland game that was causing a LOT of frustration in our end down to the BR speciality 4-2-3-1 bollocks. For all those that slam Mario, I give you another totally isolated striker today in Christian Benteke who couldn't get into the game with **** all support around him. The way we play 1 up is ****ing amateur hour tactically. And now we have a big guy, we resorted to completely bypassing the Brazilian genius for much of the game until Can came on and boxed off the midfield, allowing more attacking options. He has the personal to be a fantastic attacking 4-3-3/ 4-4-2 diamond team with either Benteke and A N Other (Firmino/ Ings) alongside, and Phil at the head of diamond with Can protecting and Milner and Henderson; or a three of Phil, Benteke and Firmino/ Ibe with Can, Hendo and Milner behind that. But NOT with an isolated forward with no support within 10/15 yards 9 times out of 10.

I know, I know. Narking at the manger after an opening day win. But when you look beyond the result and ecstasy of the winner, there's a LOT to nark at him for when there's no need with the players at his disposal to put himself in that situation.

But again, a win is a win on opening day. Which, with absolutely no disrespect intended, should be 2 for 2 after Bournemouth next Monday Night to set us up for the next big test at Arsenal the Monday after.

That Coutinho fella' can't half play hey? Mighty Reds!
 
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Shouldnt have gone for the elbow, yellow was fair.

As for Coutinho I dont think he is one of the best pure 10s. His actual play as a 10 wobbles a fair bit in terms of influencing games. In fact today up until that barnstomer he was anonymous.
 
Mike. said:
Shouldnt have gone for the elbow, yellow was fair.

As for Coutinho I dont think he is one of the best pure 10s. His actual play as a 10 wobbles a fair bit in terms of influencing games. In fact today up until that barnstomer he was anonymous.
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Good to know as I thought he'd escaped one.

Down to the way we played. We more or less completely bypassed the midfield until Can came on. Then Phil and Firmino later started getting involved.

This is an ongoing angst with us and the manger. Last year, he had him out of position on the left and most everything good Phil did he had to work his bollocks off to create himself.

Rodgers continues to have an aversion to doing the obvious.
 
Scouseinthehouse said:
Good to know as I thought he'd escaped one.

Down to the way we played. We more or less completely bypassed the midfield until Can came on. Then Phil and Firmino later started getting involved.

This is an ongoing angst with us and the manger. Last year, he had him out of position on the left and most everything good Phil did he had to work his bollocks off to create himself.

Rodgers continues to have an aversion to doing the obvious.
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Which is why I dont understand buying another 10 in Firmino, lack of width (and I dont mean crossing, but stretching of play) hugely apparent as Lallana, Ibe, Firmino when on all wanted to attack inside.
 
What is it with Brendan and his Dummy cards?
Can't He give an after match interview without reading a prompter?
 
Mike. said:
Which is why I dont understand buying another 10 in Firmino, lack of width (and I dont mean crossing, but stretching of play) hugely apparent as Lallana, Ibe, Firmino when on all wanted to attack inside.
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Not much Rodgers does makes much sense to many Liverpudlians so you're not alone.
 
Just remembered something else that was bugging me .....

WTF did Henderson completely **** out of taking the shot from a fantastic Ibe ball over the top that had him clean in?

That could of cost us massively.
 
iamauser said:
"big ben is in the middle. I wonder if he can chime here"

**** me...
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They actually said that during commentary?

O M G! Sky, WTF? That's cringe worthy. Was it Lawrenson? Sounds like something he'd embarrass himself with. XD.
 
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