The Footie Thread

[PJ87]

Still maintain man United should have stuck with Moyes for 2-3 years or so before going for their proper replacement for fergie.

Got too scared of missing out on the gravy train.

Moyes would have overseen the changing of the guard, shipped out those who don't want to work for the shirt and built a strong base.

A new manager could then have got a war chest and cherry picked who they wanted to become a force again

Instead roll forward to present day and they still need that clear out of those who don't want to put in the effort. Still have some aging former stars and still look miles off where they need to be.

 

[hairball_89]

well, that was excellent.

We're quite good at football.

 

[clubchamp98]

Thought Keane was going to start crying on Sky.
Thiago fantastic again, but no UTD player laid a boot on him.
The lack of effort was really poor.
Fantastic from the reds

Kieta and Fernandez could have gone. And the lunatic with all the hair but at least he showed a bit of fight.

Class from the fans for CR7.

 

[Foxholer]

Still maintain man United should have stuck with Moyes for 2-3 years or so before going for their proper replacement for fergie.

Got too scared of missing out on the gravy train.

Moyes would have overseen the changing of the guard, shipped out those who don't want to work for the shirt and built a strong base.

A new manager could then have got a war chest and cherry picked who they wanted to become a force again

Instead roll forward to present day and they still need that clear out of those who don't want to put in the effort. Still have some aging former stars and still look miles off where they need to be.

None of us knows how Moyes performed (at least compared to Fergie) off the pitch. Incredibly hard act to follow (poisoned chalice really) but I suspect Moyes is much better suited to building up teams that are 'nearly great' than those with players with massive egos already.
Mind you, the way ManU performed tonight was dire! Better in 2nd half, but still not what should be expected! Liverpool, on the other hand, were as dominant as I've seen for some time. I trust Salah got MOTM - the best I've seen him play for quite a while!

 

[Slime]

Not feeling good about tonight's game.
Our engine room contains Pogba and Matic, the laziest player in the league alongside the slowest.
Add to that the fact that we have no recognised No.9 available ................ what could possibly go wrong?
I'm going 4-0.

Unfortunately, you heard it here first!

 

[Deleted member 15344]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1516522204246290444

Shame some Utd let the team down with some poor chants late in the game ?

 

[Foxholer]

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Shame some Utd let the team down with some poor chants late in the game ?

No need for the added 'dig'. L'pool were simply so much better on the field! And many ManU 'fans' left early!

 

[Liverbirdie]

Where are the animal pictures tonight?

I think that Hannibal could compete at Crufts.

OO Naby, you dodged a red there lad, didnt see it at the match but just seen the replay on the box.

I know the game is different now, and apart from Hannibal kicking everything in sight, I've never seen a Man U team with so little fight. I know the pundits mention character, but even in the early and mid 80's with Remi Moses, Paul McGrath, Whiteside, Robson, Frank Stapleton you had to win the war as well.

Great performance by the team, what a week it will be if we can beat the blues as well on Sunday.

 

[Deleted member 1740]

Great respect from the Liverpool fans after 7 minutes.
Superb performance from them.
Once again shocking from Utd.
I said after 2 games RR wasn’t the answer and I have been proved right.
A massive overhaul is needed.
Liverpool are that good they could do the quadruple,now that would be unbearable.
Still I suspect Liverpool will beat Everton by more than 4

You also said AWB was a better defender than TAA ????

 

[Deleted member 1740]

No need for the added 'dig'. L'pool were simply so much better on the field! And many ManU 'fans' left early!

There was every need. Using disasters to point score is beyond the pale. Their continued use of vile songs needs to be highlighted and eradicated.

And before we blame a small minority and a few idiots, it was well supported and loud enough from the 3k travelling supporters.

 

[Deleted member 1740]

Onto the game, we were superb all over the park. We made Yernited look bang average.

They're mediocre at best, its like they've gone back to the 80's when they were just an average side.

Fernandes is a MOTD player.

I'm lucky to be watching the greatest Liverpool side in the flesh. They're a delight to watch.

 

[Foxholer]

There was every need. Using disasters to point score is beyond the pale. Their continued use of vile songs needs to be highlighted and eradicated.

And before we blame a small minority and a few idiots, it was well supported and loud enough from the 3k travelling supporters.

Ah! My apologies! I didn't actually hear it (otherwise engaged), so when 'poor' was mentioned, I thought it was something relatively trivial. I agree re the 'vile' songs. Clubs need to get together and formulate some method of combatting that sort of activity. @Liverpoolphil

 

[Deleted member 1740]

Ah! My apologies! I didn't actually hear it (otherwise engaged), so when 'poor' was mentioned, I thought it was something relatively trivial. I agree re the 'vile' songs. Clubs need to get together and formulate some method of combatting that sort of activity.

No problem. Apologise to LP.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Didn't see all of the game as I was watching the might Fulham back to the promised land. What I did see was awful and I would fancy Fulham's chances against United at the moment. Thought Neville had it spot on with his comments. Really pleasing to see the reaction after 7 minutes. Not sure how much further United can really fall now. I am not sure any manager can get this lot back to where they are unless they are given the full term of their contract but is that what the board and especially the fans will allow. If they aren't seen as a top 4 side next season, highly unlikely given their lack of commitment from their so called "Star players", then the fans will be on the managers back again and no doubt if results aren't going well the board will take another knee jerk reaction

 

[PJ87]

Didn't see all of the game as I was watching the might Fulham back to the promised land. What I did see was awful and I would fancy Fulham's chances against United at the moment. Thought Neville had it spot on with his comments. Really pleasing to see the reaction after 7 minutes. Not sure how much further United can really fall now. I am not sure any manager can get this lot back to where they are unless they are given the full term of their contract but is that what the board and especially the fans will allow. If they aren't seen as a top 4 side next season, highly unlikely given their lack of commitment from their so called "Star players", then the fans will be on the managers back again and no doubt if results aren't going well the board will take another knee jerk reaction

Can't believe they have 54 points tbh.. got a bet we will finish above them .. going to the wire .. Ronaldo has single handedly dragged them there tbh well him and Degea .. otherwise they would be lucky to break top 10

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Can't believe they have 54 points tbh.. got a bet we will finish above them .. going to the wire .. Ronaldo has single handedly dragged them there tbh well him and Degea .. otherwise they would be lucky to break top 10

They have definitely been too reliant on Ronaldo and his absence yesterday against a top side was apparent for all to see. Can't see them getting anything at Chelsea (it depends which Arsenal turn up at the weekend) and wouldn't be surprised to see Brighton and Palace turn them over

 

[PJ87]

They have definitely been too reliant on Ronaldo and his absence yesterday against a top side was apparent for all to see. Can't see them getting anything at Chelsea (it depends which Arsenal turn up at the weekend) and wouldn't be surprised to see Brighton and Palace turn them over

Carlsberg dont make end of seasons..

 

[Jimaroid]

I only saw the first half of the game last night but I can’t remember ever watching a better 45 minutes. Liverpool are playing beautiful football and it’s great to watch. That second goal, Mane is a magician, what a perfectly weighted ball. Beautiful.

Is it the best Liverpool side there’s ever been? Not talking about trophies but in terms of the style they’re playing I think it is.

We’re going to be destroyed on Sunday, hope it’s a clean game and we can limit damage to 3 goals and about the same number of yellows. ?

Edit. Forgot to add. The 7 minute applause and segue into YNWA is what football is all about. That’s the beautiful game right there.

 

[Deleted member 1740]

I only saw the first half of the game last night but I can’t remember ever watching a better 45 minutes. Liverpool are playing beautiful football and it’s great to watch. That second goal, Mane is a magician, what a perfectly weighted ball. Beautiful.

Is it the best Liverpool side there’s ever been? Not talking about trophies but in terms of the style they’re playing I think it is.

We’re going to be destroyed on Sunday, hope it’s a clean game and we can limit damage to 3 goals and about the same number of yellows. ?

Edit. Forgot to add. The 7 minute applause and segue into YNWA is what football is all about. That’s the beautiful game right there.

Spot on there Jim.

Unfortunately for us there's another team not too far away who are also playing fantastic football, both are worthy of winning trophies.

I'm certain Everton will at least show some fight on Sunday. That performamce last night was horrific, they havent got the minerals for a fight.

Infact the captain's words (its not about denting Liverpools title hopes- yes it bloody well is!!) on monday tells you what they're all about currently.

 

[Deleted member 1740]

Ah! My apologies! I didn't actually hear it (otherwise engaged), so when 'poor' was mentioned, I thought it was something relatively trivial. I agree re the 'vile' songs. Clubs need to get together and formulate some method of combatting that sort of activity. @Liverpoolphil

Just for clarity, here's the link to what im talking about. This wasnt the 1st time.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1516562224164257797