Comments on: Late, late shows in Champions League

By: Steve

Steve — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:16:32 +0000

I think I jinxed it by going on in yesterday’s post about the importance of playing right up to the final whistle.

Considering the number of clear-cut chances there were, perhaps the game should have been wrapped up long before injury time. But, with a depleted squad an away draw in Lyon, viewed in isolation, is a good result.

Babel’s goal was wonderful, I wish we’d see that sort of thing from him more often.

And now Liverpool’s future is in Lyon’s hands. If they can beat Fiorentina, we could have another famous night at Anfield ahead of us.

By: Steven Harris

Steven Harris — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:08:32 +0000

Damn it, a fine performance from a depleted team, only for one mistake right at the end to undo most of the good work. Superb goal from Babel. Was good to see the fight and passion in the players. More of that and Rafa needn’t fear for his job.

By: Steve

Steve — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:14:06 +0000

Yes, it’s sad, but it is kind of understandable. As we all know, the footballing world is very different to what it was twenty, thirty years ago. It’s almost impossible to compete with the financial might of the very top tier of clubs, at least in the league, as the domination of Chelsea and Man U in recent years have shown.

You either need a very shrewd buyer of players, or money to burn, or ideally both. Liverpool have neither at the moment. The issue this year is that the likes of Manchester City and Spurs are starting to catch up.

By: Steven Harris

Steven Harris — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:56:51 +0000

Sad though, isn’t it, that a once great team is now reduced to aiming for fourth every season. Bob Paisley himself, not a man given to boasting or pride, once declared that for Liverpool ‘First is first and second is nowhere’. He’s probably spinning in his grave.

By: Steve

Steve — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:35:16 +0000

Tonight doesn’t bode well for Liverpool. So many injuries, and a team that really isn’t playing well.

Sadly, this is yet another season of scaling down expectations, day by day. From dreams of winning the league and the European Cup, to hopes of the Europa League and scraping into fourth place. Ah, the life of a Liverpool supporter. Although, to be fair, that’s probably the case for most supporters, in most sports.

Thinking about it some more, I’d be surprised to see Rafa go any time soon. Having recently signed a new contract, any settlement would be in the region of £20 million. So, from a business standpoint it is hard to make his sacking make sense, unless a new manager could guarantee that income. Financially speaking, Liverpool need to make fourth each season, nothing more. So, unless that is in real jeopardy (which it arguably isn’t yet), I can’t see Rafa going.

By: Steven Harris

Steven Harris — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:11:08 +0000

As they say in all the Star Wars movies – I have a very bad feeling about this. ‘This’ being tonight’s match against Lyon. Could be our season pretty much done and dusted if we lose tonight and the calls for Rafa’s head will become louder. Late winner from Reina, direct from goal kick will suit me.