Topic: FA Cup: Liverpool 1 v Shrewsbury 0 Williams (OG) 75'

[him_15]

Well done boys, truly magnificent.

[duvva 💅]

One thing we need to remember about Van Den Berg is his age. In that position he’s going to look bad at times. I don’t think it has much to do with where the game is played or his level of ability simply how young and lacking in experience. Some players mature at different rates and points in their life.

[Andy @ Allerton!]

I was in the Kop for a change last night. Was good fun.

Kopites are still gobshites though

[Thepooloflife]

Brilliant performance from the lads and got the result they deserved. The crowd really got behind them too which was great - even when they made the odd mistake....very pleasing that. Perhaps it was because some of the 'regulars' were missing 

[LallanaInPyjamas]

I was in the Kop for a change last night. Was good fun.

Kopites are still gobshites though

Was it still standing all game like it has been lately?

[Thepooloflife]

Was it still standing all game like it has been lately?

Yep.......the fella next to me had his very young lad with him, who stood on his seat all game !

[Buck Pete]

The intersting dilemma I see is if we go and win the damned thing then sharing out the medals would be a nightmare! 

haha was discussing the same thing on the way home last night.

Id like to think anyone who was involved in any FA cup match that season got one.  I reckon it will be only be players in the Final squad though.

[oojason]

Any links to the full match replay? Surely LFCTV would have it and should replay it all at some point?

A few in the RAWK Audio/Video thread here, mate:-

https://www.redandwhitekop.com/forum/index.php?topic=112969.msg17032679#msg17032679


and for LFCTV listings - https://www.liverpoolfc.com/lfctv

[Ghost Town]

Was it still standing all game like it has been lately?

Yep, I, and everyone around me, stood all game. No issues

[Ghost Town]

A few in the RAWK Audio/Video thread here, mate:-

https://www.redandwhitekop.com/forum/index.php?topic=112969.msg17032679#msg17032679


and for LFCTV listings - https://www.liverpoolfc.com/lfctv

Brilliant, mate. Thanks

I'm not sure I knew that thread existed. I do now!

[WhereAngelsPlay]

I think he's referring to the puns he made later in the day that maybe perceived as distasteful. Tomkins clearly intended it on the lighter side, but he did take a risk there.

Only because of what the blueshites were insinuating,he had license to go there after that imo.

[Mighty_Red]

Have to say I'm pretty disgusted with BBC/BT with the highlights package (I think they were identical). How can they not have the footage of the actual offside? We know it exists, it was posted earlier with broadcast graphics etc.

If they want VAR to be accepted by fans and teams, they need to make sure these decisions are shown properly.  All this has done is turn the debate back to this bullshit even though the decision was pretty clear cut

[Andy @ Allerton!]

Was it still standing all game like it has been lately?

Yeah

[Bobbyf9kungfu]

Williams and Jones look ready for the first team. Elliot looks like he could make it. The rest I’m not so sure maybe hoever. They were brilliant last night tho

[Mr Benn please?]

That was great - one of the more enjoyable games this season. And that's saying something. Too early to say for sure what will happen but hopefully most of those kids will have long and successful careers because they have clearly been superbly coached so far. Maybe some of them will become first team players for Liverpool in a few years. Jones and Williams already look like they could play in the Premier League regularly. Whatever happens, the best thing is they'll all remember last night long after they finish playing football. We really are the best run football club in the world at the moment.

[WhereAngelsPlay]

Have to say I'm pretty disgusted with BBC/BT with the highlights package (I think they were identical). How can they not have the footage of the actual offside? We know it exists, it was posted earlier with broadcast graphics etc.

If they want VAR to be accepted by fans and teams, they need to make sure these decisions are shown properly.  All this has done is turn the debate back to this bullshit even though the decision was pretty clear cut

It does exist but it wasn't part of the match coverage.

[MrBooble]

I went last night with my son. Fantastic turnout by the crowd and performance from the young lads. It was pleasing to see how consistent the philosophy is from senior to youth. Without doubt the most healthy I recall the club being in from a footballing perspective. Old enough to remember the 80s and the way the boys played last night, we couldn’t have asked for more. The bravery to play like they did was a joy especially as Shrewsbury seemed to freeze. Good luck to them though in their league one survival. Onwards and upwards for our lads.   

[Mighty_Red]

It does exist but it wasn't part of the match coverage.

Can't remember who posted the link but here it is:
https://streamable.com/2raz8

That has commentary and is from a proper feed, there really is no excuse not to show this footage. It was the main talking point of the match apart from the goal.

 I would also blame VAR for not showing the infringement properly - I really think that the process should be transparent to ensure that everyone can understand and accept the decision.

[lobsterboy]

It was a brilliant result because of the experience and confidence it will give the kid.
Not to mention the fact the whole tie has boiled so much english media and opposition fans piss, the country could run out of cystitis relief.

[Thepooloflife]

It does exist but it wasn't part of the match coverage.

It shows it on the official LFC highlights - the frame is paused to show it properly, about 7 mins in.

[WhereAngelsPlay]

Can't remember who posted the link but here it is:
https://streamable.com/2raz8

That has commentary and is from a proper feed, there really is no excuse not to show this footage. It was the main talking point of the match apart from the goal.

 I would also blame VAR for not showing the infringement properly - I really think that the process should be transparent to ensure that everyone can understand and accept the decision.

You're right and that was the feed I had   

[andy07]

The magic of the FA Cup.   Probably the youngest ever side to win a 4th round tie. 

[Red_Rich]

haha was discussing the same thing on the way home last night.

Id like to think anyone who was involved in any FA cup match that season got one.  I reckon it will be only be players in the Final squad though.

Would be great if we won the treble and the second of our two buses was the U23s with the FA Cup while the seniors bus had the PL and CL.  Would be fantastic to let the kids go up the steps first to lift the FA Cup at Wembley too while the seniors stood on the pitch below applauding.

[Son of Spion]

Have to say I'm pretty disgusted with BBC/BT with the highlights package (I think they were identical). How can they not have the footage of the actual offside? We know it exists, it was posted earlier with broadcast graphics etc.

If they want VAR to be accepted by fans and teams, they need to make sure these decisions are shown properly.  All this has done is turn the debate back to this bullshit even though the decision was pretty clear cut

What? And ruin the narrative that VAR is ''helping Liverpool''. Best for them to leave it there and leave viewers believing Shrewsbury were hard done by.

All they are interested in is shit-stirring and controversy.

[Teacher]

Congrats to the team, staff and fans in attendance on a great result and performance.

[rob1966]

Have to say I'm pretty disgusted with BBC/BT with the highlights package (I think they were identical). How can they not have the footage of the actual offside? We know it exists, it was posted earlier with broadcast graphics etc.

If they want VAR to be accepted by fans and teams, they need to make sure these decisions are shown properly.  All this has done is turn the debate back to this bullshit even though the decision was pretty clear cut

Is on the BBC website though

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/51380079

[Golyo]

Can see the likes of Curtis Jones, Harvey Elliott and Neco Williams, etc... saving our club an absolute fortune in the future yanno. Still won't stop the blerts on social media moaning that we're going to be left behind because we haven't spent 200m+ on the next big thing though.

The next big thing is the 50m Kirkby complex.

[reddebs]

My niece has just posted this on Facebook

They've conquered kindergarten,
They're never gonna stop,
Beaten Shrewsbury and the Blueshite
On jelly beans and lollipops.

Happy meals and Neil Critchley,
They still wear armbands in the pool.

These are Jurgen's students,
And Anfield is their school

ALLEZ ALLEZ ALLEZ

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[jambutty]

Those kids pressed harder and faster than the first team.  Shrews couldn't deal with it.

14 corners to their 3
14 shots (4 og) to 4 shots (0)
70% possession

Half the Shrews needed oxygen afters.

The confidence of ours holding possession in their end at the death was staggering.

Superbly coached.

[reddebs]

Just going to watch the game again.  I always see more when I'm relaxed.

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[Mighty_Red]

Is on the BBC website though

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/51380079

Yes but the clip of the offside and also the highlights video both do not show the infringement which is why tons of fans are complaining that they believe the goal was legitimate

[jambutty]

Yes but the clip of the offside and also the highlights video both do not show the infringement which is why tons of fans are complaining that they believe the goal was legitimate

Abso offside.

He was offside, ran onside but couldn't legally take the next touch.

[Fruity]

Williams and Jones look ready for the first team. Elliot looks like he could make it. The rest I’m not so sure maybe hoever. They were brilliant last night tho

I certainly think Jones is close and maybe williams but Elliot looks a long way off to me. Hopefully if/when we win the league there will be plenty of opportunity after to give some youngsters game time.

[VictoryFor96]

amazing stuff. but do not expect a full of u23 team against chelsea 

[ScubaSteve]

I certainly think Jones is close and maybe williams but Elliot looks a long way off to me. Hopefully if/when we win the league there will be plenty of opportunity after to give some youngsters game time.

Definitely, Jones is almost ready

Elliott is a talent but has a long way to go yet. He’s so young so has time. We need to keep his feet on the ground

[exiledintheUSA]

Well done lads - I actually think we restored some of the magic of The FA Cup last night.

[Fruity]

Definitely, Jones is almost ready

Elliott is a talent but has a long way to go yet. He’s so young so has time. We need to keep his feet on the ground

I agree. The reality is though if Elliott wants to make our first team anytime soon he would need to displace Mo Salah and I don't see that happening in the near future. We are currently the best team in the world with a lot of the best players in the world in our team. So if one of those youngsters earns himself a permanent 1st team spot at some point in the future then he has done an absolutely amazing job. I honestly think most of them will end up somewhere else.

Jones looks like he might have opportunities to get time on the pitch but currently there is Henderson, Wijnaldum, Fabinho, Ox, Keita, lallana and Milner all wanting a midfield spot. As I said before the best thing that could happen is we win the league early and some youngsters get a run of first team games. Jones looks the most likely in that respect. Though I think Chirivella has looked good as well and might also have a chance.

[Samie]

Elliott is 16 for fuck sakes. Why the "concern" that he's not ready just yet? 

[Fruity]

Elliott is 16 for fuck sakes. Why the "concern" that he's not ready just yet? 

I am not concerned at all. Was just responding to another post.

[Red Beret]

Elliott is 16 for fuck sakes. Why the "concern" that he's not ready just yet? 

Meh.  Michael Owen was banging them away for fun when he was 17.