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by **Scottbot** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 1:17 am

Hats off top the manager. I was desperate to see Carra play at Centre-half and not Right-back but it worked just fine and Skrtel was one of our best players (if not the best) along with the little menace that is Mascherano.

Rode our luck a bit plus we got some help from the ref (never a 2nd yellow for me) but it was a good professional performance. It's a credit to Benitez (regardless of the epl form) because I think the majority of fans almost expected the team to go out and do the job tonight. Again, i like the formation, very compact and organised in defence but the lads broke quickly and showed a bit of adventure going forwards when the opportunities arose.

As for Torres, what can you say? I think we're all running out of compliments that do him justice. We just need to find another match-winner next season and maybe we can put in a real challenge.

by **bigmick** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 1:17 am

I thought it was a top performance, but the contribution of Reina shouldn't be overlooked. His save low down to his right after about ten minutes was right out of the very top drawer and I believe had a massive effect on the eventual outcome of the tie. He really is a fantastic goalkeeper.

The only blights on an otherwise brilliant effort overall, were the performances of Lucas who I though was poor to be honest (and I really rate him so that was disappointing), and the occasional glimpses of the worst side of Kuyt. Lucas I think committed into tackles far too early and went to ground too cheaply as well as giving the ball away too often, while Dirks attempt to control the misplaced pass accross the area which could have put him made me embarassed for him. His first touch was further than I can kick it and unfortunately demonstrated the limitations which his workrate although prodigious, just can't hide.

by **Scottbot** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 1:21 am

bigmick wrote:I thought it was a top performance, but the contribution of Reina shouldn't be overlooked. His save low down to his right after about ten minutes was right out of the very top drawer and I believe had a massive effect on the eventual outcome of the tie. He really is a fantastic goalkeeper.

Ooops, i forgot about Reina (have had a few) who was our best player on the night. Agree with you mate, i wouldn't swap him for any keeper in the world, not Cech, not Buffon and not Canizares. Comfortably the best on the epl if you ask me and i'm surprised he doesn't get a little more credit outside of Liverpool fans in this country.

by **Emerald Red** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 1:23 am

Dundalk wrote:Some recognition from the press wouldn't go a miss. If any of the other 3 English clubs done this they would be wanking all over it for days.

We just beat Italys best home and away very professionally and I think Rafa deserves a lot of praise for this. It will be interesting to see if we won the game because of the ref.

F*ck em!

I was just thinking the same thing. I mean, how many more f*cking finals do we have to get to. How many more so called "class teams" do we have to dispose of like it were a stroll in the park do these d*ckhead press and pundits have to sit up and say, "Oh, Liverpool are a good side. They're still in it. I fancy them to win it. They're dead good they are!"

No. They won't! Cause they're all biased and blind pr*cks!

by **nobybob** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 1:25 am

peewee wrote:great result, great performance, torres is reminding me of rush more every game, and it was fair 10 against 10 because once again kuyt showed just how poor he really is

Just for a moment i actually thought you were going to make a post without saying something negative, aah well i should have none better :sleep

by **ste123lfc** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 1:26 am

Dundalk wrote:Some recognition from the press wouldn't go a miss. If any of the other 3 English clubs done this they would be wanking all over it for days.

We just beat Italys best home and away very professionally and I think Rafa deserves a lot of praise for this. It will be interesting to see if we won the game because of the ref.

I wouldn't hold your breath on this one. All of the media, sky included are manc biased, especially that Richard Keys pr*ck. Like you say, if manure had the same results we would never hear the last of it. W@nkers the lot of them.

by **ConnO'var** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 1:32 am

Superb result!...... Well made up.

Watched the match at a mate's place last night and I can barely keep me eyes open this morning. The ONLY dissapointment for me, was that I couldn't get plastered as I had to work this morning.

The lads played brilliantly though we were a little pensive in the 1st half.
I suppose I could analyse this and be able to find something to comment about but frankly, right now..... I couldn't be @rsed.

Just basking in the glow of this win. One of the lads at work, whose a Manc btw, just muttered under his breath that he hopes they don't get us in the next round... That single utterance just made my whole effin day!

What a goal by Torres by the way... class act!

by **JoeTerp** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 1:36 am

I thought reina was the man of the match, great positioning, good going after crosses, and some good early saves. For me, they broke us down toooo many times for comfort and its our luck that they couldn't even test Reina most of the time. I thought Stevie had a LOT of errant passes, was very frustrating.

by **zarababe** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 1:37 am

Fantastci result - though hay I expect that of Rafa's Reds !

Can see where Rafa is taking us - I hope some of you can too - 10pts of the pace and much more to come

by **laza** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 1:43 am

Dundalk wrote:Some recognition from the press wouldn't go a miss. If any of the other 3 English clubs done this they would be wanking all over it for days.

We just beat Italys best home and away very professionally and I think Rafa deserves a lot of praise for this. It will be interesting to see if we won the game because of the ref.

Who knows, the press could go as far as saying he rested 5 players rather then rotating them then may be on par with darlings of English Press such as MUFC

Fantastic result and all credit to Rafa and boys under what has been difficult times but i couldnt give a toss about the biased press.

by **hello_red** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 1:46 am

zarababe wrote:Fantastci result - though hay I expect that of Rafa's Reds !

Can see where Rafa is taking us - I hope some of you can too - 10pts of the pace and much more to come

We are ok. Turn 4 of the draws into wins and well...........

We aint that far off.

:censored:

love this club, what a great performance. Yet again we have shown everyone (inc. our own fans) that we are proven pedigree.

by **Rush Job** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 2:06 am

ConnO'var wrote:Superb result!...... Well made up.

Watched the match at a mate's place last night and I can barely keep me eyes open this morning. The ONLY dissapointment for me, was that I couldn't get plastered as I had to work this morning.

The lads played brilliantly though we were a little pensive in the 1st half.
I suppose I could analyse this and be able to find something to comment about but frankly, right now..... I couldn't be @rsed.

Just basking in the glow of this win. One of the lads at work, whose a Manc btw, just muttered under his breath that he hopes they don't get us in the next round... That single utterance just made my whole effin day!

What a goal by Torres by the way... class act!

You had two hours sleep? Thats quite hardcore.

by **The Manhattan Project** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 2:09 am

Jeff Shreeves I think it was, asked Rafa a stupid question.

He wanted to know if Alonso had damaged his relationship with Rafa and the club, simply because he wanted to be with his lady when she gave birth.

Andy Gray, Richard Keys and Jeff Shreeves.

Why are Sky hiring these arsebones?

by **112-1077774096** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 2:09 am

nobybob wrote:
peewee wrote:great result, great performance, torres is reminding me of rush more every game, and it was fair 10 against 10 because once again kuyt showed just how poor he really is

Just for a moment i actually thought you were going to make a post without saying something negative, aah well i should have none better

yeah because i am the only one with a negative comment :no

anyway i will continue to be honest and kuyt was sh*t again, this is the fact so why hide it

by **saetiakidLFC** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 2:10 am

Brilliant game! Its a joy to watch us play so well!, A very professional shift was put in tonight, Mascherano was fantastic and bossed the centre of the field (is it me or has his long passing to the flanks improved by like x300). The sending of wont helps us in the media, but ive grown to ignore it now. Rafa showed his true class today. Finnally Liverpool have turned a corner and took 10 paces forward! As masch said on the LFC site, winning the leauge is fractionally still possible. With players like Torres and Gerrard playing at the best and Arsenal constantly dropping points i think we're capable of finnishing higher then 4th this season! Especially if we win our next 4 games in current fashion. Making Arsenal/ManUre/Everton drop 3 points each would certainly spice it up.

Come on you reds!

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