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by **bigmick** » Mon Dec 06, 2004 2:53 pm

I think most people on here, and who take even a passing interest in football would agree that we are making big progress. OK, Houllier doesn't agree but so what? Small men make small noises. But given our problems financially, with injuries and lack of squad depth etc, I am of the opinion that Rafa is one of the managers of the season sofar (behind Moyes who must be the clear leader to be fair). Our football has been exillerating at times and our efforts to keep the season going with only half a side, nothing short of heroic.
Why is it then, that whenever you watch the telly or read a paper its "the problems continue at Liverpool, shaky defence, lightwieght attack, long way to go etc etc. When are they gonna give us any credit FFS. Heres a couple of headlines if they're stuck:

LIVERPOOL BEAT ARSENAL WITH NO STRIKERS.
CARRAGHER- THE MOST IMPROVED PLAYER IN THE PREMIERSHIP?
BENITEZ- COULD HE BE THE NEW SHANKLY?
ZONAL DEFENCE-WHY DOES NOBODY MENTION IT ANYMORE?
ALONSO AND GERRARD-POTENTIALLY THE BEST MIDFIELD PAIRING IN THE WORLD.
I tell you this, if Van Horseface was injured, along with Saha, Rooney and Smith, and Ferguson played some kid up front, along with squad men throughout the team and then won? Jesus he would be the manager of the century. Tactical genius? they would make him head of the British Army.
Benitez does it, has it even been mentioned since in the media? Don't think so. It's a joke.

by **JBG** » Mon Dec 06, 2004 2:57 pm

I tend to agree, but to be objective, its a bit early yet to liken Benitez to Shankly (I know you aren't really doing that Mick, you're saying he could have a similar impact).

Still early days in Benitez' career here, and although we've gone around more than a third of the way through the season now, I honestly think that the league table hasn't got much shape to it yet, aside from those at the very top and the very bottom.

We and Newcastle will finish a lot higher than our current positions, although Newcastle really need to get their house in order.

by **greenred** » Mon Dec 06, 2004 3:03 pm

I watch the the Irish version of MOTD on saturday nights and they really have it in for Benitez.Same thing every week,poor tactics,poor defenders,Steve Gerrard should get himself out of Anfield as soon as possible etc.Even when we win they manage to find the negatives.You wonder sometimes if your watching the same match.English media is much the same.

by **bigmick** » Mon Dec 06, 2004 3:04 pm

Know what I mean though JBG? We get lettle or no coverage and I think we are doing amazingly well. We have a chance to qualify for the next stage of the Champions league on Wednesday with a 1-0 win and with what? Mellor up front. Couldn't get a game at West Ham in front of Brian Deane and pursued hotly by Neil Warnock for 500k. An absolutely incredible achievement in my view.

by **Woollyback** » Mon Dec 06, 2004 3:05 pm

greenred wrote:I watch the the Irish version of MOTD on saturday nights and they really have it in for Benitez.Same thing every week,poor tactics,poor defenders,Steve Gerrard should get himself out of Anfield as soon as possible etc.Even when we win they manage to find the negatives.You wonder sometimes if your watching the same match.English media is much the same.

Who are the pundits - Stevie Wonder & John Magnier ?

by **greenred** » Mon Dec 06, 2004 3:09 pm

Woollyback wrote:Who are the pundits - Stevie Wonder & John Magnier ?

Strange thing is they`re people who normally talk sense.John Giles,Liam Brady,Ray Houghton are the main ones.Oh,and another ejit called Eamon Dunphy who wears red coloured specs,not Liverpool red though if you get my drift.

by **jim_morrison_supported_liverpool** » Mon Dec 06, 2004 3:12 pm

two words Mick, F*ck them.

in fact i prefer it like this (under-rated etc). Dark Horse and all that. if we were hyped, people's expectations may rise. then failure becomes easier.

by **Woollyback** » Mon Dec 06, 2004 3:17 pm

jim_morrison_supported_liverpool wrote:two words Mick, F*ck them.

in fact i prefer it like this (under-rated etc). Dark Horse and all that. if we were hyped, people's expectations may rise. then failure becomes easier.

Absolutely. Let the so called "experts" talk sh*te all they want, let them blow smoke up the collective a*se of Chelsea ManU & Arsenal - we'll let the football do the talking

by **Redrider** » Mon Dec 06, 2004 3:43 pm

greenred wrote:another ejit called Eamon Dunphy who wears red coloured specs,not Liverpool red though if you get my drift.

Eamon Dunphy, was the player who had his nudger on view, when he was part of a team photograph, that was published in the 'Football League Review' when it went out in most Football League teams progammes each week.

by **dawson99** » Mon Dec 06, 2004 3:47 pm

ive never really liked what the so called experts say about us. Every now and then Kamara and his mate on goals on sundsay can be nice and phil thompson still has a lot of respect but as for the rest... im with morrison on his 2 words

by **Leonmc0708** » Mon Dec 06, 2004 3:47 pm

Redrider wrote:
greenred wrote:another ejit called Eamon Dunphy who wears red coloured specs,not Liverpool red though if you get my drift.

Eamon Dunphy, was the player who had his nudger on view, when he was part of a team photograph, that was published in the 'Football League Review' when it went out in most Football League teams progammes each week.

And you spotted it?

Why where you looking in that area ?

by **jim_morrison_supported_liverpool** » Mon Dec 06, 2004 3:53 pm

Leonmc0708 wrote:
Redrider wrote:
greenred wrote:another ejit called Eamon Dunphy who wears red coloured specs,not Liverpool red though if you get my drift.

Eamon Dunphy, was the player who had his nudger on view, when he was part of a team photograph, that was published in the 'Football League Review' when it went out in most Football League teams progammes each week.

And you spotted it?

Why where you looking in that area ?

Leon there is a big difference between LOOKING and NOTICING.
and trust me thats a briliant one to use when yer bird catches you on the perv.

by **Leonmc0708** » Mon Dec 06, 2004 3:56 pm

jim_morrison_supported_liverpool wrote:
Leonmc0708 wrote:
Redrider wrote:
greenred wrote:another ejit called Eamon Dunphy who wears red coloured specs,not Liverpool red though if you get my drift.

Eamon Dunphy, was the player who had his nudger on view, when he was part of a team photograph, that was published in the 'Football League Review' when it went out in most Football League teams progammes each week.

And you spotted it?

Why where you looking in that area ?

Leon there is a big difference between LOOKING and NOTICING.
and trust me thats a briliant one to use when yer bird catches you on the perv.

then explain as she ALWAYSA catches me, it is like the punto advert....

by **supersub** » Mon Dec 06, 2004 4:18 pm

Keep your tongue in and stop drooling.

by **Leonmc0708** » Mon Dec 06, 2004 4:37 pm

supersub wrote:Keep your tongue in and stop drooling.

AAAHHHHH ! Thats it.

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