I can't remember the last time Liverpool so comprehensively dominated an entire game, it looked far too easy at times, yet at the same time the lads created very few chances. Everton must have noted our inability to break teams down when they're content to just defend for 90 minutes. So it's probably a case of mission accomplished (forcing a replay at Goodison) for Everton.
Still Everton could have and perhaps should have won the game after they nicked a goal from us. Howard really should have saved Gerrards shot. But it's just as well he didn't as it will serve as a reminder of the genius of Torres whose control and clever flick on for Gerrard led to the goal.
We're now left in the awkward position of having to have a replay sandwiched [link] in between the Chelsea & Portsmouth games. The Premier League has to remain our priority, so hopefully Rafa will field a weakened team for the replay.
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Torres is a GOD.
I was bored shitless for the whole game with the exception of that one moment of sheer genius. It was also good to see Mascherano back on form but I'm not thrilled at the prospect of another worthless game in a couple of weeks time.
The effective Gerrard and Torres combo makes for a stronger argument for letting Keane leave. We always do better when its the 2 of them leading the attack supported by the solidity of Mascher and Alonso in midfield. Keane will be gone in the summer cos cos long term i bet he is not willing to just be a squad player.
We may have dominated possession but we lack much attacking ability. Maybe Benitez should try taking lessons from Ferguson and Wenger and learn how to attack properly.
If Babel and Kuyt had played well then Gerrard and Torres would have had far more opportunities to score. The rest of the side played very well (even Dossena) so they cant be faulted for the result. I wonder whats happening to Keane, it doesnt look too good there :-(
Lads whats your pick on this Rafa and Robbie thing? What the fcuk is the story him not even on the bench?
Parry must have done that deal back then, as he doesn't seem to be Rafa's favour.
Fair enough he hasn't played the best since he's came, and has missed a few sitters which also hasn't helped, but its very odd not to include him at all.
I'm starting to think Rafa would rather prove a point that he wasn't in full control of that transfer by leaving him out, allowing the media to jump all over it and letting it come back to haunt Parry. Now he's refused his contract highlighting he wanted more 'control' over certain areas, i.e. transfers.
I'm thinking stubbornness will let our 20 million rot, rather than working with what we've got and trying to get the best out of Keane.
Total dominance second half, but a very frustrating game to watch.
I didnt get the opportunity to watch the FA Cup game but after reading articles and forums it is more of the same old crap. Defensive tactics and ridiculous team selections. Paul, I am sure you are sick of me bagging Kuyt and talking up Robbie Keane, but it is a complete joke now. Why the F*** was Keane not even on the bench. Ok, his form has been up and down a little bit, but why on earth pay 20 million for him to twiddle his thumbs at home. Something is definitely not right at LFC, and it is showing in the performances and i am really worried. There is no way in the world that Dirk Diggler deserves a spot every week ahead of Robbie Keane, end of story. We have not been scoring enough goals since the Newcastle game, and funnily enough Keane has only played 60 minutes since that game. We have a great defence, so why not try to win games and attack. I really think Liverpool need to get rid of Hicks, Gillet, Parry and Benitez and start again. I am fed up with the current situation and can not see it improving unless at least one of the 4 mentioned above gets the boot.
Scott I agree with you, Rafa has really spoilt the game for me, their was a time when I would have given someone else's left arm to see a live game at Anfield now I not so sure. I have an uneasy feeling that sonething dramatic is going to break at LFC if that happens I just hope something positive comes out of it and I can return to the days when I could not wait for the next game.....I live in hope!!
Darren normally I couldnt care less that Robbie Keane wasnt picked for an FA Cup game. But this time I am a little concerned because of Rafas terse comments explaining away his absence. Something isnt right between them and it seems inevitable that Robbie Keane will be leaving LFC
@dummy - ya gotta love Torres ;-)
@jessica & darren & scott d & roger - I'm trying not to think about the whole Keane situation. I'd like to think it'll all blow over soon enough and that we get to keep him. But from a more objective perspective, a front pairing of Torres & Gerrard does look that much better for LFC, and Keane is bound to want to leave if he's not getting a regular game. We should get to see him tonight against Wigan...
@bruce sa - I'd understand your reluctance if it was your own left arm, but surely giving someone else's left arm is fair enough !?!
Please Liverpool...DO NOT give Benitez a new contract!! He is now totally clueless! Either that or the most stubborn manager in history! His team selections and substitutions are an absolute joke!! Every single Liverpool fan and anyone who knows anything about football can see it! Is Benitez the only one who can't? get rid of him NOW!! F...ing USELESS!!!
I see his selection of the awful Lucas paid off again!!!
I thought Lucas had a good game...if he played for Wigan, and his shot at goal was a choice one, as for Babel the hopeless, Kuyt the headless chicken and Rafa the brainless one who has done so much to help Pool snatch defeat from the jaws of victory, the Wigan result could however be good news as this will hopefully make his contract negotiations more difficult and hopefully he will leave.
Well said Bruce!! The sooner he leaves the better! He must have some hidden agenda, for wanting his team to blow it!! How else can you explain his decisions! Those of a mad man!!
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