'09/'10 Premier League Season

[Owayn The Traveller]

Bleedin Mashcerano or however you type his name. Bit of a toothless display from liverpool.

[Majsju]

Well, it could have been even worse, as Webb could have pulled out the red card for Mascherano. Valencia came with speed, and would have been alone with Reina if he had not been pulled down.

 

 

[Owayn The Traveller]

So yes he was lucky he didn't get a red. I can never understand why players do that. Giving away a possible penalty and receiving a card tp orevent a possible goal opportunity. Ah Im just peeved. Liverpool aint getting fourth just looked at the table.

[Majsju]

Some players, like mascherano, are just wired that way. There is something wrong in their heads.

 

I must say that I am not terribly upset that he did not get sent off though. I do not agree with this rule, since a penalty plus a red card is much too hard for most incidents. If you must give a penalty, change the red to a yellow.

So, Webb acted more according to how I want it to be, rather than to what the rules say ;D

[Ashaman DeRouge]

It could have easily been a lot worse than 2-1, Gerrard is just not kicking which is vital to keep the midfield ticking over. Need Kuyt-Aquilani-...someone-and Babel/Maxi sitting behind gerrard and Torres for us to have any chance of keeping possession and move forward...*sigh*

 

4th looks like a bridge too far, but with City and T'ham to still play some big games I can hope for a miracle.

 

I think toothless is the right word for last nights performance. Never looked dangerous.

[Corki]

I am now convinced Chelsea are trying to throw away the League, after what was a decent lead a few weeks/months ago...

[Ashaman DeRouge]

Now theres no Champions League for them I think they'll return to form. That being said they don't look as scary as they did in the first few weeks of the season.

[Ashaman DeRouge]

Torres, anyone? That first goal was beyond great.

 

That last game was premium Liverpool. Why can't we have Gerrard in the centre EVERY GAME...

 

 

[Owayn The Traveller]

Cause Rafa is crapa

[Majsju]

Great news for England that Rooney will only be out for about three weeks. Means he will get some games under the belt before the World Cup.

 

Tomorrows battle between United and Chelski might decide the outcome of the leage, as the winner will get quite an advantage. With Rooney out, we might get a chance to see how either Macheda or Diouf stands up against tougher opposition, as one of them (most likely Kiko) stands a good chance at coming on as a sub.

 

And, if any of the teams does win, Arsenal is definitly out of the race, now that Fabregas and Gallas are out for the rest of the season, possibly Arshavin as well.

[Ashaman DeRouge]

Joe cole you crazy mother...

 

Who even ATTEMPTS that on the goal line haha...

[Majsju]

Welcome back Newcastle. Good to see them back up, it is a team that belongs in PL.

[Ashaman DeRouge]

I think the relegation was a good chance to clear out a lot of the dead wood from the club. Congrats Tooners.

 

In other news, what the hell was Rafa thinking taking Torres off after 60? Gerrard's face said it all...

 

Surely the Europa cup isn't as important as a 4th place spot? Unless he thinks it's already over...

 

I just don't know. I really don't think Rafa will be coach next season with stunts like that.

 

 

[Majsju]

The look Gerrard gave Rafa when he saw Torres was the one leaving... ;D

 

Problem for Liverpool is that with their financial situation, they can not afford to fire Rafa, so they need another club coming in to take him. And very few clubs can match the wages paid in Premier League.

 

[Ashaman DeRouge]

Hot damn! Liverpool make big, much needed moves:

 

http://fourfourtwo.com/news/england/51857/default.aspx

[Ashaman DeRouge]

I think it all makes sense now.

 

Liverpool get money this summer, buy a few new players, hopefully at least one big name there, forget about the Champions League, field a half strength team in the Europa league matches not caring if we win or lose, and concentrate ALL efforts on the Premier League.

 

I bet Rafa knew about the sale when he took Torres off the other week, in a definate move to NOT get 4th place.

 

Plus, his after match quotes today he says 4th place is a long way off, which is kinda defeatist...

 

It will never be proven, but in my head it totally makes sense.

[Owayn The Traveller]

Hey it looks like Rafa is on his way to Italy. Agent was meeting with Juve representatives. It wasn't scheduled so what was he doing in Italy on business for Rafa?

[Majsju]

Owayn, look at the date of my quote ;)

 

Well then, seems like Benitez is on his way out.

Juventus just announced they have have fired Ferrara, and Zaccheroni takes over as manager for the rest of the season. Zaccheroni has not managed a team since he was fired from Torino in 2007, which strongly indicates Juve in no way sees him as a long term solution.

Meanwhile, strong rumours, of which I find some quite reliable, claims Benitez' lawyers have been meeting with Juve, which indicates a move for the Spaniard this summer. That would be the best solution for Liverpool, since a move means they would not have to pay his salary after his departure.

 

[Owayn The Traveller]

The penny dropped on carpet so I didn't hear it at the time. Sorry. :P

 

[Ashaman DeRouge]

With money coming in this summer it looks more and more likely Rafa is out.

 

Probably good money on Aston Villa's Martin O'Niell coming in, though who knows, really.

 

 

EPIC game tonight, City vs United. All portents point to a thrilling 1-0 victory for...someone. :P

[Majsju]

;D

[Ashaman DeRouge]

... F*** me. What a finish. That was an awesome game, despite the 1-0.

[Majsju]

Awesome? It was a terrible game, both teams failed to produce any good football.

 

But, who needs to play great football when you have the Ginga Ninja? ;D

[Ashaman DeRouge]

I saw a lot of chances made.

 

Then the goal coming when it did. After what happened earlier in the season hah...wow.

[Majsju]

And thank you Spurs...Game on!