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Just going to wade in here with my opinion of Maguire and other CBs if that’s ok, but it’s just my humble opinion.
Maguire is an ok centre back, better than what Utd had before although that isn’t saying much. He is excellent at getting that rather large head of his on the end of high balls into the box. His actual straight line speed is reasonable but has the acceleration and turning circle of the QE2. His reading of the game and positioning of the game is pretty poor and only looks good in a low block team. Are or should Utd be a low block team? I would say no, they are a or should be a top team and therefor be more attack minded. If Utd played with a high line against quality opposition (not seen them do this thus far) his positioning would be found out and he hasn’t got the acceleration to redeem it.
Varane was a quality CB but I believe has had injuries recently and isn’t at the same level. He has one thing a good high block centre back needs, pace. He also seemed very elegant on the ball and composed.
Koulibaly, a mountain of a CB. He throws himself into every challenge and seems to relish being the a single man wall that no one shall pass. But throwing yourself around usually indicates that the player wasn’t actually in the right position in the first place although most fans don’t see this and think it’s a sign of a good player.
The guy from Leicester that no one can spell his name, was impressed by him against Liverpool but not seen enough really to comment.
De Ligt, think people are seduced by hype a little too much with this guy. Seen him a few times and he’s not impressed. I believe he has admitted himself that he has struggled since his move to Juve.
VvD, got it all. He didn’t just come in to the Liverpool side and have a few good performances, he transformed the entire defence. And this is no mean feat, it changed very quickly from a very susceptible one to one of the best in the world. That’s what an elite CB should do, and if you pay an elite CB price that what you should expect.
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ST is just a sports tourer, as in an estate, power is the same as the hatchback. The Cupra is the one with the kick, 300HP and 4×4 on the estate version.
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I’m sure you will get Champions League this season and that will be a massive success for Frank’s first season. I bet most Chelsea fans would have accepted that at the start of the season!
Normally I would agree they should challenge in the next couple of seasons but if Liverpool and City (at least City the two previous seasons) keep up their relentless form then it will be very difficult. If the title winning points total comes back to a “normal” level, like 85 or so, then definitely Chelsea will be in with a shout.
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I still think Chelsea are light up top. Pulisic is starting to look the part, Abraham looks promising but is he top level now? I’d say no, but could be one day. So is that an attack to scare the bejesus out of a top defence and bully defenders? Again I’d say no, not in the way Liverpool’s or City’s do.
Frank is doing great and laying down the foundations for successful next few years, but there’s just not enough at the moment for a title charge.
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It’s a very good car Nil. I have the ST version with the 154PS 1.4l engine which is pretty economical. I do mostly Autobahn driving and get around 850km to a tank, with the tank being 50 or 55l. Not sure what that equates to in MPG, but you get an idea.
Mechanically no problems but then it is only 2.5 years old. Had two occasions when people have crashed into it mind, but can’t really blame the car for that! It’s going in for a recall on the rear LED lights next week but that’s just a small job.
Drives well. Quiet and smooth. Got enough power to overtake safely but it’s no Cupra! I had a M3 a few years ago but have grown out of that phase now. The ST has a boot big enough with the back seats down for me and girlfriend to sleep in (yup done it a few times), and I’m a smidge over 6 foot.
Basically it’s a Golf with slightly cheaper initial costs and servicings. I’ve enjoyed driving it, although having said that I’m looking at the EV scene to see if/when that becomes plausible. When it does, and I mean when I can charge easily (no charge points in my parking garage yet) I will switch to electric.
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I park my car in Europe’s longest car park and just a walk down it is an eye opener for anyone who likes cars. Just in my little section of the car park is a Lamborghini Aventador, Ferrari 812 Stallone and a Rolls-Royce Wraith. In fact I think they are owned by the same person! The Ferrari has got to be the loudest car I’ve ever heard and that was when he was just reversing out!
Lukas Podolski has an apartment pretty much next door (yes name dropping now!) and although I think he is currently in Japan his Lamborghini Urus is often seen. There’s also a stupid amount of Bentleys and Porsches and those obscenely large Mercs.
It does make me giggle when I get to park between two supercars in my 2017 Seat Leon!
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Not sure about that VAR call on sterling. Didn’t look like it could be accurately measured with those big fat lines. Looked level to m le so advantage should go to the attacker.
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Mak, Trents passing was all over the place in the first half, putting cross field passes either straight out or to the opposition. Hendo didn’t do anything particularly wrong, in fact he created a very good chance for Mane and was better in my opinion than Gini. I suspect where you read he was dreadful were just saying that as its Hendo. Overall the team wasn’t playing well and Palace deserved more from the game.
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A lot of talk about Emery being favorite for the next manager to go but what about Pellegrini? This West Ham team is very very poor and not far off the relegation places (to be fair about 13 teams not far at the moment!).
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An all Ireland final would be nice!
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Ok I will try again…
The reason I support Liverpool isn’t that exciting I’m afraid. I started watching football in 86 after being mesmerised by a certain little Argentinian fella in Mexico. I’m actually from Belfast originally but grew up in England. So in 86 I wanted a team to support and asked my parents who people from Northern Ireland usually follow and they told me either Liverpool or Man Utd. As Liverpool had just won the double I decided them.
I’ve moved about a lot due to work so never really had an attachment to another team. 5 years ago I moved to Germany and tried to support Dortmund (only 1 hour away at the time) and even went to a game (3-1 vs Berlin, 35°C and I had to climb every step to the very top of their massive stadium!) I now live in Cologne but I don’t really care about what happens to FC Köln. Maybe that would change if I went to a game, which by the way are usually great atmospheres in Germany, maybe due to the fact you can have a beer in the stand. (I was gobsmacked by the man walking up and down the stands with a keg on his back serving people whilst the game was playing! Never in England!).
When I lived in Norfolk I was a frequent visitor to Anfield as I was a member of the local supporters club and got tickets no problem. Probably around 2004-2007 I think. The best game I went to was the 2005 CL semi vs Chelsea.
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I did post but I can not even see it!!
Can you see this? Can I? Am I still alive?!
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Good post HH, sorry only just picked up on it.
I started watching football in 86 after being mesmerised by a certain little Argentinian fella over in Mexico. I’m from Belfast originally although grew up in firstly in Essex and then more predominantly in Derbyshire. I remember in 86 asking my parents who people from Northern Ireland usually support and despite my Dad being a Spurs fan and his Dad an Arsenal fan they told me either Liverpool or Man Utd. As Liverpool had just won the double I opted for them. Probably not the most exciting reason!
I have spent most of my adult life moving about due to work so never really felt connection to any other team. I moved to Germany 5 years ago and tried to support Dortmund (1 hour drive away at the time) and went to a game (3-1 vs Berlin, start of the season, top row of their massive stadium in 35°c heat!), but there just wasn’t a connection. I now live in Cologne but again I really couldn’t care less what happens to FC Köln. Maybe that would change if I get to a game, and I have to admit German matches do have good atmospheres. Maybe the fact you can have a beer in the stand helps! (I was amazed by the guy walking up and down the stands with a keg on his back serving people!)
Used to be a regular at Anfield around 2003-2006 as I was living in Norfolk and a member of the East Anglia Supporters club. I got tickets for anything I wanted, Champions League semi against Chelsea in 05 being the highlight.
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I know he made some comments about his wife not enjoying the weather but as someone that has done the move the other way round, as in UK to Germany, I can say the weather is pretty much the same. Bit colder in Germany in winter, bit warmer in summer, rains almost the same. So I’m guessing his comment was a bit tongue in cheek, although there are other reasons he or his family could be hone sick.
I’ve not seen any indication that he will leave before his contract is up. What happens after then I dont know but I would guess the club is looking at all possibilities already. My suggestion, as I said earlier in the thread, is appoint Pep Ljinders as manager if he wants it. Would be the most seamless transition. Or maybe by then klopp wants to build on his multiple league wins and stay for another 4 years?
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If you think there’s too much talk on one topic on a forum the easiest thing to do is start a new topic yourself! During International breaks the talk will always drop a bit as most fans (well me anyway!) have little interest in these games.
Thankfully proper football resumes and we can all get back moaning about VAR, diving, Mourinho, or whatever else floats your boat.
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Mak, Klopp has always been one to honor his contract. I agree he should be earning as much as the top earners (or more like they should earn less!) but he does strike me as someone whose ego isn’t affected by their comparative earnings. I don’t think he would walk away from Liverpool before his contract is up, he is making a legacy here. I also don’t think there are many clubs that would appeal to him, as in a team with potential and a fanatical fan base that needs a rebuilding job whilst fighting against more wealthy opposition. Liverpool and Dortmund before fit him like an arse on a bucket, as he would say.
Maybe after his contract is up he could take the German team if he wanted a change of direction, but I could never see him at a club like Madrid, City, PSG or even Bayern (more for his love/loyalty of Dortmund).
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Jose seems to be the front runner for the job but I said before I could see Howe take over. Or Rafa if he really is looking to stop his China experience short.
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Um… Poch sacked?!
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Haha Mav to say Liverpool have come a long way since then is an understatement.
Konchensky, Jovanovic and Poulsen with Hodgson in charge have to be the lowest point of my time supporting liverpool. So just think no matter how bad you think supporting Utd is at the moment you’ll never be that bad! And we made it back.
Mo Sissoko was a good player and could of become very good if not for that eye injury.
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Palace are better away where they can counter attack although I suspect they will still sit with a low block and try and use their pace against us. Versus City I was very disappointed in them, far too passive. I thought it was a match where City could struggle but instead Palace just rolled over and had their belly tickled. I expect a harder game for us but still think we have too much for them.
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