by Lando_Griffin » Mon Feb 27, 2006 2:22 am
I thought we had a good first-half today (Well yesterday now!!!!!), and Kewell took his goal well, showing composure and skill.
In the second half I thought we missed Xabi's calming influence. (Sorry if I'm repeating anything anyone else has said - I haven't read all the posts.)
We seemed to be all over the shop, and I think Agger needs to adjust a little more before he can expect to play more than to cover injuries/suspensions. He came with a big billing as a good passer, and some of his long punts were pretty good, even by Gerrards standards (Not Alonso's, though!), but his short passes were wayward at times, and I think his nerves may have got the better of him.
He seems a decent header of the ball, but his positional gullability should receed in time.
All in all, he looks like being a top player in a couple of years.
I thought Samaras for City was a complete pile of sh*te, and I couldn't blame Sami for sticking his elbow out after the pummelling he got from the little b*stard.
Regarding the sending off: Agger was lucky to play on after Barton's lunge, as was Sami. Definate red-card.
A good result, if a somewhat uncomfortable performance.
Rafa Benitez - An unfinished Legend.