by big al » Fri Aug 29, 2003 9:13 am
I really do love hearing the opinions of many of you guys but I wonder some times what tablets some people are on. Baros got slating here, Owen got a slating and Carragher, wheres this going to end. Stop blaming our players. Look at their profiles and realise this. Houllier has bought some good top class players. The problem is two fold. Firstly there's a lack of leadership on the pitch and by that I mean the kind that Roy Keane gives Man U. The type that Souness, Smith, Case, Hanson Ect give us. Gillispie being in the team when we won five trophies in a year was no fluke. These kids like Owen 23 years old are being asked to do the job that even Alan Shearer had to serve his time at. Owen preformed better when he was in fowlers shadow and being schooled by Robbie, Fowler was better when he was in Rushie's shadow the list goes on. Our players have so much potential, so talk about how bad they all are is worthless except Biscan(On my hobby horse again) Actually I don't blame biscan for not preforming I Blame Houllier for buyin the guy. Someone's post asked why we are not buying Barry Ferguson? Dam good point. The answer sadly is Houllier is not able to step back like super-sub asked us to do and look objectively. I think he's full of pride,conciet and egotism and doe'snt want to admit he's wrong. We need more experienced players to teach and school are kids because they are not yet ready to conquer the premiership. If owen was in the shadow of Batistuta or a player of that class. He would not have the same pressure, to be the savior of the team. Gerrad likewise is under too much pressure He should be in his apprenticeship quitely going about doing his bit not being asked to win matches with owen on their own. So wise up and get off the players backs. They want to play football, they don't pick the team. Houllier and the directors are to blame.
The second reason is simply Houllier. Lets be honest and fair The man's done a good job but he's went as far as he can. Lets praise him for bringing a taste of the glory days back to us. Lets pat him on the back tell him he's always welcome to visit and put his picture on the wall and remember his role. Then lets bring Gordon Strachen to Anfield and win the premiership. This is what Moores should do. Its what the old Moores would have done. Derek do whats right! Do you know what guys, I hate to say this but mid table may be a bit too ambitious just look at West Ham and dwell on that for a while. I Gerrard got injured along with owen and hypia we would be in deep trouble, now we are just in trouble.
"Football Is the greatest democracy of all, That's providing your not Italian and pay the referee" Big al 2006