Liverpool FC Forum

[stmichael]

Chelsea fans are a f#cking embarassment by the way. Absolutely shocking lack of support for their side. Our fans were brilliant as always.

[Roger Red Hat]

do chelsea bring many away support to Anfield or is it just at home they seem quiet?

[metalhead]

Gerrard, as the game went on also became a key figure during the match, marauding and hassliing further up the field. Stu reckons he's wasted in that position, but I dont agree and today showed that he still can track back and make those crunching tackles as well as being the link man between him and Keane/Babel.

Hmm.. Gerrard played a more disciplined role in the second half, I saw a couple of times Alonso going a bit upfield, while Gerrard stayed a bit behind. He had a great game.

[shanks72]

Good sub by Rafa to bring on Babel who did well I thought. I thought it helped restore the attacking side of our game that had gradually declined as the half wore on.

Agree. Tend to feel a game gathers new momentum whenever Babel is brought on as sub.

[Lando_Griffin]

A great result. Let's not get carried away, though, as it means funk all if we don't keep winning.

[maypaxvobiscum]

for those who wanna watch a 9min preview of the match, its available here. red tide rising.

[Jimmy the Weasel]

GET IN YOU BEAUTY!!!!!

Sorry, been on a booze-fest since the match, just wanted to add my bit!

[Effes]

Never thought I'd see the day that we would win there.

Brilliant result.

[JoeTerp]

I think .tv is going to have to have to make 100 premiership games redux after this season.

[maypaxvobiscum]

hmmm... 86 games unbeaten came to an end...
8+6=14
isnt that the number of the goalscorer?

[Judge]

Oh dear , apologies for the drunken rants ,but you know how it is. 

need a hangover smilie.

igor

[LFC2007]

Outstanding performance, we couldn't have done it much better under the circumstances.

To limit them to the odd half chance was the greatest achievement, but to actually play a bit, score the goal and then create a couple of other very good opportunities made it extra-special.

Tactically, Rafa got it spot on and for that he deserves immense credit. They rarely ever got in behind us because of our tactical discipline; we held our positions, we pressed them at the right times and in possession we were adventurous.

We defended deep, got men behind the ball, got Riera and Kuyt to tuck in when required and we posed them the questions, but they had little in reply (crosses from wide, shots from range and the odd run into the box which was dealt with). Agger and Carragher were absolutely rock solid, keeping their positions well, making crucial clearances and blocks. Arbeloa and Aurelio both did a tidy job, and sat in nicely, operating as whole unit effectively.

Alonso and Mascherano were imperious, whilst Gerrard was the fulcrum of our attack, but did essential defensive work too - especially second half.

The anticipated onslaught never arrived second half, and despite have less possession and territory, we created as many dangerous openings as they did. Our passing was very assured, whereas in the past it would break down more often and we'd get edgy.

It's the best all round team performance from us in a long, long time.

The only real weakness was perhaps Keane, he didn't make an impact, but it didn't matter in the end.

[SouthCoastShankly]

Am still buzzing from the game one day on to be honest.

As far as I'm concerned, Rafa doesn't get the credit he deserves at times. I've heard people today saying Chelsea were poor. Well yeah that night have something to do with how we played. I thought we were outstanding and I have to say that there is a resiliance and a togetherness about this side this season that is great to see. I've been critical of the defence recently but I thought Agger and Carra were absolutely outstanding. Alonso is getting back to his imperious best. Gerrard once again proved that he's in a completely different league to Lampard. Riera gets better and better. All in all it was a great performance.

Onwards and upwards.

Riera does keep on getting better but it makes me wonder, if the Barry deal had completed where we would of been?

I think Riera has been one of the key signings of the season, hi natural width and ability to beat the defender have been focal in our ability to create chances. I'm not sure Barry would of provided the same impact.

[Judge]

Outstanding performance, we couldn't have done it much better under the circumstances.

To limit them to the odd half chance was the greatest achievement, but to actually play a bit, score the goal and then create a couple of other very good opportunities made it extra-special.

Tactically, Rafa got it spot on and for that he deserves immense credit. They rarely ever got in behind us because of our tactical discipline; we held our positions, we pressed them at the right times and in possession we were adventurous.

We defended deep, got men behind the ball, got Riera and Kuyt to tuck in when required and we posed them the questions, but they had little in reply (crosses from wide, shots from range and the odd run into the box which was dealt with). Agger and Carragher were absolutely rock solid, keeping their positions well, making crucial clearances and blocks. Arbeloa and Aurelio both did a tidy job, and sat in nicely, operating as whole unit effectively.

Alonso and Mascherano were imperious, whilst Gerrard was the fulcrum of our attack, but did essential defensive work too - especially second half.

The anticipated onslaught never arrived second half, and despite have less possession and territory, we created as many dangerous openings as they did. Our passing was very assured, whereas in the past it would break down more often and we'd get edgy.

It's the best all round team performance from us in a long, long time.

The only real weakness was perhaps Keane, he didn't make an impact, but it didn't matter in the end.

thank god ashley cole can only score with cheryl and that other bird

there finishing was woeful and almost non-existant

[Ben1988]

They only had 3 shots on target and 5 off. if i remeber rightly. we kept their chances to a minimum. The couple of chances they did have were woefully waisted.... I wish xabis freekick had gone in, the result would of looked even better and I think he deserved another.

I'm so pleased at how things are going atm i hope we dont have a nasty novermber...