The Football.....

[Piemaster]

Their fans have huge expectations and after falling at the final hurdle last season, they are underperforming this.

Agree on the expectations, and the scousers aren't the only ones guilty of "we're a big club" syndrome, but not so sure on the under performing. The sale of Suarez has made a big difference as it was his goals getting them league position last year, previous seasons have seen them getting a Europa league spot which is what I can see them ending up with again. BR has made his position difficult by actually doing well last season and it could be seen as a blip in form. Of course the fans won't see it that way.

 

[Piemaster]

West Ham.

A club that seems to have been named to be unpopular with ISIS.

 

[Beebo]

They've got an easy ride until mid December which might help save him, particularly if they (undeservedly) get out their Champions League group.

I guess they thought Crystal palace would be an easy ride too. Their next 3 PL matches are Stoke, Leicester and Sunderland.
All three will be tough games against teams battling for their futures and they will all think they can beat Liverpool. There is no fear there now.

 

[MarkF]

He inherited Suarez who made Liverpool title contenders and he was happy to accept the Dalglish bequeathed benefits! Not his fault that he lost him but he had an awful long time (over a season) to produce a replacement player or system, in the end Super-Mario smacked of desperation

I cannot stand Rogers, he is unbearable, full of psycho-babble and plain nonsense, a banal, walking, talking, motivational slogan.

 

[Roadhump]

Agree on the expectations, and the scousers aren't the only ones guilty of "we're a big club" syndrome, but not so sure on the under performing. The sale of Suarez has made a big difference as it was his goals getting them league position last year, previous seasons have seen them getting a Europa league spot which is what I can see them ending up with again. BR has made his position difficult by actually doing well last season and it could be seen as a blip in form. Of course the fans won't see it that way.

To be fair, they have effectively lost Sturridge as well as Suarez, which would be a massive combined loss for any team, but Suarez was such an incredible influence for them last season they were always going to struggle to match last season's performance levels. At the same time Gerrard, who prior to Suarez has carried them for the past decade or so, has aged somewhat and lost the ability to take things by the scruff of the neck. Perhaps rather than 'under perform' the appropriate phrase is 'fail to match unrealistic expectations', although from what I saw on MOTD2 last night they were dire, sleepwalking and second to everything.

 

[Roadhump]

I cannot stand Rogers, he is unbearable, full of psycho-babble and plain nonsense, a banal, walking, talking, motivational slogan.

He looked like a lost soul during his post match interview on Sunday night, totally bewildered, I almost felt sorry for him.

 

[MarkF]

He looked like a lost soul during his post match interview on Sunday night, totally bewildered, I almost felt sorry for him.

Can't see myself ever feeling sorry for him, he spouted the same poo/psychobabble at Watford & Reading too.

Still, L'pool fans should give the man more time, their best season for many years only ended this year !

 

[AndyRM]

Can't see myself ever feeling sorry for him, he spouted the same poo/psychobabble at Watford & Reading too.

Still, L'pool fans should give the man more time, their best season for many years only ended this year !

Brendan or Brent?

 

[Beebo]

Brendan or Brent?

8/10.

 

[cisamcgu]

Your results
9 out of a possible 10

You're the best thing since sliced Brent

 

[Roadhump]

Brendan or Brent?

Brentan

 

[Beebo]

Suspicious fire at the one remaining building opposing the Tottenham stadium move. Hmmmmm.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-30195756

 

[Inertia]

Just when you though playacting had got as bad as it could get, someone takes it to another level

 

[Piemaster]

Stephanie Roche nominated for Fifa goal of the year.

 

[MarkF]

Just when you though playacting had got as bad as it could get, someone takes it to another level

Very funny. Reminds me of Klinsmann in the 1990 WC final.

Stephanie Roche nominated for Fifa goal of the year.

She should win it, it was like something out of FIFA14.