No. 2 daughter was in Rome last night to watch Roma v Parma. 61,000 on. My next game will be Oldham Athletic away in the EFL Trophy. Compare and contrast... 🤣
Liverpool's next fixtures don't look particularly winnable
I’m afraid I’m old school like Daz. I want venomous tribal hatred, obscene, sweary chants and an atmosphere of barely-suppressed violence.
This has just reminded me of the time I went to Rome on holiday. Arrived at the airport at like 11pm on a Tuesday, and there were a few hundred football fans gathered there. I wondered if they were about to head home after a travelling to watch a match, but no - they were awating the return of their team (who had just lost) so they could jeer and heckle them on their return 😆
But I am astounded at the number of scousers saying Slot has to go
I'm not. They win one title and they're back to their 90s best of thinking they have a god-given right to win every competition. Slot is now standing in the way of that so needs to be replaced by a local hero. I note Steven Gerrard is currently unemployed.
I certainly didn't see this kind of form coming from Liverpool. I feel a little more confident that we might be able to win it this year. Still don't think we will, mind.
Slot chose that team to avoid any pressure.
He's not interested in the League Cup and picked a load of kids, so if they got beat then he had an excuse.
If he had put a few first teamers on the bench to bring on, he may of been beaten by Palace anyway and he would of faced loads more criticism.
How do people find the atmosphere at womens matches?
We went to the England v Australia game last night, our first womens game, and it was a great night, but a slightly odd atmosphere. Definitely less testosterone in the air - a good thing, imagine polite applause for the opposition anthem! - but less vocal crowd involvement as a whole and a constant murmur of chatter which I've not noticed at mens games.
Could have been any number of factors - only a friendly, lots more women and children in the crowd (no queue for the gents at half time!), got the impression it was a half term "first match" treat for many families.
Wasn't a bad atmosphere, just different, and I wondered if that was a factor at all womens games
Pretty much, I think - I think there are a lot more 'casuals' at an England match than you'll find at a club match, but the women's games are far nicer places to be at. 🙂 There ARE still chunts (at Birmingham v London, last game of last season, winner gets promoted to the WSL, woman along from us screamed "dirty bitch!" (in front of her two little ones) at any London player on the ball anywhere near us), but there's far less of them, thank christ. Abuse doesn't add atmosphere, it's just abuse - only match I've ever left early was Birmingham Hull, Rooney's first home match. Nobody wanted him as manager, but the Tilton was singing "you're just a fat granny shagger" before the match started, and gave OUR players dog's abuse the whole way through, it was just miserable. It's when the fans get behind the team, THAT'S when you get atmosphere - went 2-0 at home against Peterborough last season, and there was not a doubter in the stadium that thought we wouldn't win (we did, 3-2), THAT match had a great atmosphere.
We're STH for both men and women, and if I could only choose one, I'd pick the women's team.
It’s amazing how quickly the banter baton has transferred from United to Liverpool! A weeks a long time in politics, it’s even longer in football.
Really wish this wasn't a joke account...
https://twitter.com/FrancisChipp/status/1983885977559908683
I saw a great comment this morning….
Liverpool football club… losing titles faster than Prince Andrew 😂
Wrexham v Coventry tonight and I'm fearing a Halloween horror show the way the Sky Blues are going. It will certainly be a contrast in style between Parkyball and Lampard.
Depends really.
I was being sarcastic: you are surely the most tribal poster here on the politics threads!
Dazh - given Michael Edwards and Richard Hughes friendship with Eddie Howe I reckon he’ll be a target to replace Slot.
I don’t think Slot will go though. I think FSG saw the title last year as a bonus and that the nucleus of Klopp’s side needed renewing. Maybe they’ll write off this season to build a new side?
given Michael Edwards and Richard Hughes friendship with Eddie Howe
Nah, Eddie's all in. He's a couple of seasons away from having a statue alongside Bobby's and Shearer's. Why would he give that up? And besides, I doubt he wants to work with the rat again. When he's done with the toon he'll be going to England, hopefully not any time soon.
I don’t think Slot will go though.
I reckon he's a couple more defeats away from going, but suspect they will scrape a win or two to keep him in his job. Lets hope so anyway, he seems to have the reverse-midas touch now that he's dismantled Klopp's team.
I just looked up Amorim's win percentage. Things are looking up! He's now only the worst permanent manager since Dave Sexton.
Better still, if he extends the current winning streak to 14 matches, all the way into January, he'll even overtake David Moyes.
Liverpool's next fixtures don't look particularly winnable
They will beat Villa tomorrow and draw against Madrid and Citeh.
Today I went to the Scottish Second Division top of the table clash between Spartans and East Kilbride. Had a liquid lunch in Stockbridge then popped into an artisanal bakery on the way, hot macaroni pie and a scotch pie for my pocket. Very entertaining match, some good play and a bit spicy at times. Nice to watch a match without being emotionally invested in it although my mild mannered mate Eddie still manages to get riled up by the ref/linos.
Just saw someone with a Santa hat at the Liverpool game. How weak are the FA and UEFA that someone can get away with that sort of thing.
Was it a half’n’half Christmas hat?
Send an anonymous message that santa hats part of a viral marketing campaign by a company that does not sponsor UEFA, and I am sure he will meet a violent and painful end before half time.
Liverpool back on track. Game against Citeh on Sunday will be a huge game.
They just looked so much more solid, Bradley played well - needs to stay fit and add more consistency though. Getting Szoboszlai back in midfield was also key. Nice to see Robertson start as well. I’d give Wirtz a run in place of Gakpo, see if he can adapt there. Salah though - he’s definitely off it.
And that Trent bloke did nothing when he came on 😀
Nice to read a positive story about fans, hope both clubs continue that bond tonight no matter the result.
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c1d0z911qe9o
That’s a fantastic story.
It was a beaut wasn’t it? He even put swerve on it!
I for one can’t wait for the FIFA Peace Prize.
That ****er Infantino continues at pace to try to carve out the beating heart of football.
No comments on today’s footy? The day of the last gasp equalizer? Sunderland thoroughly deserved theirs but I think De Ligt’s was brilliant because world class bell end Richarlison had celebrated like he’d won the World Cup a couple of minutes earlier.
Spursy.
Late night? Thought that Sunderland gave the Arsenal a bit of fright. Can’t think of any other games played today. ☺️
The Tractor Boys seem to have hit a pattern of losing, drawing, then winning two by several goals. Fairly sure we won't be on for a double relegation now.
Looking over our shoulders at Derby, now the longest winning streak in the top 4 leagues?
I wander which Liverpool will turn up today? Forest Leeds will be an interesting one though.
Well I hate to say it but that Sunderland team is the best team they have had in my lifetime. They have an ethos and team spirit that allows them to go up against anyone. They have only played 11 games together and can only get better.
Not looking forward to the derby in December.
Sunderland is now one of those grounds where nobody wants to go. They all put a shift in yesterday, but Dan Ballard was absolutely outstanding!
City and Liverpool are both in similar places at the moment, their forward play looks like there is more to come but not quite fully clicking into gear yet, the backlines can be got at and make mistakes and the managers don't seem sure which their best teams are.
I wonder if Arsenal only drawing yesterday will mean if both teams won't mind just settling for a point, especially if they are level with half an hour to go, or if it will motivate them to go for the win. I suspect the former as IMO the fear of losing more ground on the leaders would probably have been a greater motivator.
Have Liverpool played Sunderland yet? City have them in a few weeks and they look a proper handful. I always hate when idiot managers (of teams challenging for the title) whine on about the oppositions style of play, it's what makes the premier league great, if you want to win it you have different types of challenges to face, some are physical, some will play the low block, some will try and surprise you by playing attacking football, if you are crowned champions you have dealt with them all the best.
Mind you there have been teams that have flattered to deceive before and fallen away at the end of the season, was it Blackpool who were top 4 at Christmas and still relegated?
Consecutive wins for West Ham: I think I've entered a parallel universe. Looking at the fixture list I would say yesterday's win was essential.
If Nuno carries on like this then Forests decision to sack him is going to look even madder than it did anyway
Interesting half, I think that both city are probably deserving of a 2 goal lead on the balance of play and Liverpool have been unfortunate.
Penalty was a marginal call IMO, ref should probably have blown on the spot but having not done was there enough to overturn the on field decision. Both city goals were fantastic city moves being brave playing out from the back with lucky finishes. Liverpool goal probably should have stood, but the application of offside in those scenarios is really inconsistent and really needs tidying up from the officials.
Agree with you there, but how bad have Liverpool been? So lethargic!
It’s the easiest three points in the league - Liverpool at home.
Have Liverpool made a mistake giving Salah a new contract, he is reminding me a lot of De Bruyne last season, he will have his moments but doesn't look like he has the legs to do it week in week out anymore.
Nothing fortunate about Doku's goal, great finish.
And I think that city are still capable of going up another level or two, I think Cherki is going to really push on as he gets used to playing with the rest of the team more.
Doku just absolutely terrorised that Liverpool defense, who were an absolute shambles. As one-sided a game as you’ll see this season. Liverpool never turned up
If Nuno carries on like this then Forests decision to sack him is going to look even madder than it did anyway
Dunno, Dyche did alright against our mob today. Saying that, we offered nothing and as usual Farke was not able to change the direction of the game and waited until 70 mins, as usual, to make any subs. Think his race is run (not helped by our pathetic recruitment).
Great game from City with some of the players who had been doubted (Gonzalez and Nunes in particular) continuing the recent good form. Considering they have Balon D'Or winning Rodri to come back then they look like they will be the ones challenging Arsenal for the Premier League title.
Liverpool back on track
