Author Topic: Half time: Liverpool 2-0 Chelsea (Read 3778 times)

Motty · « **Reply #40 on:** January 31, 2024, 09:07:57 pm »

Quote from: TheShanklyGates on January 31, 2024, 09:06:15 pm

Terrific half of football played with confidence, intensity and desire. Chelsea look like rabbits in the headlights, they don't know what's hit them! Two brilliantly taken goals, first from Jota bulldozing his way throught the defence and then a wonderful moment for young Bradley slotting home after a lung busting run from half way. Never let Nunez near a penalty again though, I can't have been the only one who wasn't even a little surprised to see him miss.

Whisper it quietly too but Tierney has had a decent game so far, not falling for any of their bullshit dives, booking them as they lost their heads and getting the big calls right.

More of the same please lads!

Said straight away he will hit the post 😂 should of been taken by Macallister.

Brilliant half all round though, Bradley is some player.

stockdam · « **Reply #41 on:** January 31, 2024, 09:07:59 pm »

Sensational.

Jota sensational.

MacAllister sensational.

Konate sensational.

Conor Bradley……..absolutely sensational.

[new username under construction] · « **Reply #42 on:** January 31, 2024, 09:08:02 pm »

Darwin is definitely getting one

DelTrotter · « **Reply #43 on:** January 31, 2024, 09:08:04 pm »

Quote from: robertobaggio37 on January 31, 2024, 09:07:13 pm

Nunez is an enigma

Nope, he's not.

Legs · « **Reply #44 on:** January 31, 2024, 09:08:07 pm »

Surprised Darwin took it thought it would be Alexis.

Still we are playing well and Tierney blimey I’m shocked !

Who knew if you run into a CB it’s a pen ? Joe Cole what a cockney helmet

Seebab · « **Reply #45 on:** January 31, 2024, 09:08:08 pm »

Superb half yet we should be 4-0 or 5-0 up. Let's put these to bed in the second half.

Fromola · « **Reply #46 on:** January 31, 2024, 09:08:09 pm »

Great half from us, hopefully not left to rue not finishing them off.

Even when the decisions go our way VAR still takes all the enjoyment out of it. Didn't bother celebrating either of the goals as we wait to see if they get chalked off (and wait we did).

Caston · « **Reply #47 on:** January 31, 2024, 09:08:11 pm »

Absolutely sensational.

lgvkarlos · « **Reply #48 on:** January 31, 2024, 09:08:12 pm »

Oh and Tierney Klopp love in till the end of the season 😂

LovelyCushionedHeader · « **Reply #49 on:** January 31, 2024, 09:08:14 pm »

For the sake of balance I'll also add that we're very fortunate that they didn't get a penalty. Not really sure why it wasn't given.

Father Ted · « **Reply #50 on:** January 31, 2024, 09:08:24 pm »

Superb half, should be more ahead but it’s a bit churlish to complain about that after such a dominant display. Delighted for Bradley.

HeartAndSoul · « **Reply #51 on:** January 31, 2024, 09:08:32 pm »

Can we just let Macca or Szobo take pens please?

Should be 3 up and tierney has actually been decent. What the actual fuck

Snusmumriken · « **Reply #52 on:** January 31, 2024, 09:08:34 pm »

Said jokingly to my better half ”post or bar?”. Guy can’t catch a break

TipTopKop · « **Reply #53 on:** January 31, 2024, 09:08:44 pm »

Like others, well surprised by Tierney

Suareznumber7 · « **Reply #54 on:** January 31, 2024, 09:08:47 pm »

What a half. Should be out of sight by now. More of the same in the 2nd half please.

duvva 💅 · « **Reply #55 on:** January 31, 2024, 09:08:48 pm »

Superb half that. Fantastic.atmosphere. Deserved the third. Hopefully we put it to bed early second half

jillcwhomever · « **Reply #56 on:** January 31, 2024, 09:08:48 pm »

Three Chelsea defenders on yellow cards, keep the pressure on Reds. We need to be the first team to score in that second half, but if we play half as well as we did in that first half we should be able to finish it off. Such a great team performance who is even man of the match, there are so many choices. Jota, Bradley, Macca, Konate, Gomez, Jones has been pretty good as well. Just keep up the intense play Reds, and we can finish it off.

Gnurglan · « **Reply #57 on:** January 31, 2024, 09:08:49 pm »

A really good first half! We won the ball back all the time. Great goals from Jota and Bradley. Unlucky for Nunez. Hit the post twice. Important to stay sharp in the second half.

Gerry83 · « **Reply #58 on:** January 31, 2024, 09:08:50 pm »

The only criticism is that you don’t let Darwin be the decisive factor in a game.

3-0 is game over.

Fromola · « **Reply #59 on:** January 31, 2024, 09:08:51 pm »

Quote from: LovelyCushionedHeader on January 31, 2024, 09:08:14 pm

For the sake of balance I'll also add that we're very fortunate that they didn't get a penalty. Not really sure why it wasn't given.

And we'll never hear the end of it, as usual when a decision goes our way.

rob1966 · « **Reply #60 on:** January 31, 2024, 09:08:52 pm »

Quote from: LovelyCushionedHeader on January 31, 2024, 09:06:40 pm

Quick question... how could Jurgen Klopp want to leave this!?

Health and family comes first

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #61 on:** January 31, 2024, 09:08:53 pm »

Glad I asked who was on pens in the pre match thread?

Don’t think Dom has ever missed one.

Just keep it going for the next 15, kill it off please.

robertobaggio37 · « **Reply #62 on:** January 31, 2024, 09:08:54 pm »

Quote from: DelTrotter on January 31, 2024, 09:08:04 pm

Nope, he's not.

Yes he his. Fight me.

TAA66 · « **Reply #63 on:** January 31, 2024, 09:08:55 pm »

Bradley has run Chilwell absolutely ragged this half - unless poch takes him off, I reckon he gets a red at some point

Redman78 · « **Reply #64 on:** January 31, 2024, 09:08:57 pm »

Quote from: Caligula? on January 31, 2024, 09:07:21 pm

Brilliant first half. I'm not sure why Macallister didn't take that pen thoughgiven how good he is on them which would surely have wrapped up the game.

Yeah he or Szoboszlai should have taken it.

Quality performance, must keep going after the break. We'll done Connor!

Persephone · « **Reply #65 on:** January 31, 2024, 09:08:59 pm »

Quote from: Legs on January 31, 2024, 09:08:07 pm

Surprised Darwin took it thought it would be Alexis.

Still we are playing well and Tierney blimey I’m shocked !

Who knew if you run into a CB it’s a pen ? Joe Cole what a cockney helmet

Who body snatched Tierney?

It should have been Alexis or Szobo. Darwin is not relaxed enough.

Dave D · « **Reply #66 on:** January 31, 2024, 09:09:05 pm »

Decent first half. Not sure why Darwin was allowed near the ball for the penalty. If we wanted to give a goal to someone, why not Joe, he would have done a better job.

Hestoic · « **Reply #67 on:** January 31, 2024, 09:09:06 pm »

Embarrass them in the second half please, reds. Please just ruin them

Who is the ref? What happened to Paul tierney?

Schmidt · « **Reply #68 on:** January 31, 2024, 09:09:07 pm »

Quote from: LovelyCushionedHeader on January 31, 2024, 09:08:14 pm

For the sake of balance I'll also add that we're very fortunate that they didn't get a penalty. Not really sure why it wasn't given.

He threw himself over van Dijk's leg, though if Tierney had given it I imagine the VAR wouldn't have intervened.

Clayton Bigsby · « **Reply #69 on:** January 31, 2024, 09:09:08 pm »

Quote from: RedKenWah on January 31, 2024, 09:07:40 pm

That was going to be my biggest takeaway from the first half, he’s gotten the big decisions right, despite what Joe Cole thinks

Caicedo yellow was a tad harsh but otherwise spot on. Good to see someone booked for simulation, it feels like it's been a while.

CS111 · « **Reply #70 on:** January 31, 2024, 09:09:13 pm »

Unlucky nunez. Just the 3 times against the woodwork so far in 1st half. Must be close to a record for 45 mins.

Caps4444 · « **Reply #71 on:** January 31, 2024, 09:09:25 pm »

Our pitch seems a bit bare in places….unusual.

Ray K · « **Reply #72 on:** January 31, 2024, 09:09:27 pm »

Alexis Mac should have taken that pen. He should be our regular backup penalty taker.

Samie · « **Reply #73 on:** January 31, 2024, 09:09:27 pm »

Quote from: TAA66 on January 31, 2024, 09:07:49 pm

I predicted 4-0 - should be that at half time!

Chelsea ain;t going to be this bad second half mate.

wemmick · « **Reply #74 on:** January 31, 2024, 09:09:28 pm »

Well deserved lead. Great performance.

Darwin, man. Three posts in a half. Bradley looks a nailed on starter right now.

rob1966 · « **Reply #75 on:** January 31, 2024, 09:09:28 pm »

Quote from: Gerry83 on January 31, 2024, 09:08:50 pm

The only criticism is that you don’t let Darwin be the decisive factor in a game.

3-0 is game over.

He was 13 from 13 for pens

Higgins79 · « **Reply #76 on:** January 31, 2024, 09:09:30 pm »

Outstanding. Total dominance. Let’s kill the game early doors and get minutes into Trent and Robbo.

Fitzy. · « **Reply #77 on:** January 31, 2024, 09:09:34 pm »

Superb from 1 to 11. Unbelievable intensity. What a half.

88_RED · « **Reply #78 on:** January 31, 2024, 09:09:34 pm »

Nunez.. Nunez.. Nunez..

spider-neil · « **Reply #79 on:** January 31, 2024, 09:09:35 pm »

I was happy when Mac had the ball and then nervous when Darwin stepped up. When Mo isn’t on the pitch then Mac or Dom should take the penalty. I’m nervous about any penalty taker that smacks the ball rather than places it.