by azriahmad » Tue Dec 30, 2003 11:09 am
I did not see the game, as it was not telecast live to Malaysia, the televised live game by the satelite tv company was the Chelsea-Portsmouth followed by the Man U-Boro game but I kept following the live results on the net. I was very disappointed to note that Liverpool conceded a last-minute goal and the end result was 2-2.
I only read the papers that we were completely outplayed in the first half but Man City only managed one goal at half-time and should have scored more. As usual, Houllier said lots like he was glad it ended in a draw but having not seen the game, I can't do more than lament the result.
However, I am not surprised by reading that Supersub saying we were pathetic in the first half as Liverpool has been playing listlessly since last season and we seem to lose easily in matches that were lost but laboured so hard to get the wins, even when the scoreline was very flattering. This pattern has been going on for the longest time over the past two seasons. My conclusion is that it is the tactics being deployed and that some of the players keep being played out of position. What's worse is that Houllier anf perhaps Thompson has drummed rigid disipline and formation into the pleyers that they seem to fear trying alternative ideas when the main plan fails to bring results. Consequently, Liverpool has become very predictable, rigid, with no fresh ideas and the players lose confidence when things get tough. After that, all heart and passion go missing and we keep producing woeful defending, no marking, wayward passing and atrocious finishing when the very few chances materialise. It has been happening once too many times and we seem to be stuck in this rut. i have been rambling on far too long...perhaps we will improve with a new man at the helm...I can dream, can't I?
Anything to add, Supersub?