Topic: FA Cup: Liverpool 3 v 0 Southampton Koumas 44’ Danns 74’ 88’

[Motty]

Love that progression of who is even classed as a kid

Harvey started the season as one, then Quansah, then Bradley came in as a kid, now all practically veterans, then Clark and McConnell but now they’re not anymore cos Danns…but now Danns isn’t but Koumas…but now here comes Nyoni and that’s an actual kid!!

Haha its happening exactly like that.

[Wingman]

Yeah I thought they were good, should have scored a couple really. Wonder what their xg was?

Goals - 0
Does anyone have the Virgil ‘who cares’ gif to hand?

[LovelyCushionedHeader]

If we are chasing a goal, I would take Danns over Gakpo every time.

That's just daft.

[WhereAngelsPlay]

That's just daft.

Cody needs to learn how to finish, at the minute he's snatching at everything.

[terry_macss_perm]

Marvellous.


Danns is going to be a superstar.

I loved that meme going round that Neil Danns was 12 the last time Everton won a trophy.

[LovelyCushionedHeader]

Cody needs to learn how to finish, at the minute he's snatching at everything.

He scored a crucial goal just last week.

More importantly, the youngsters can be praised without us shitting on other players.

[WhereAngelsPlay]

He scored a crucial goal just last week.

More importantly, the youngsters can be praised without us shitting on other players.

Doesn't alter the fact that he's snatching nearly every shot & saying you'd have 1 over another is not shitting on him.

[Samie]

Jurgen Klopp on the youngsters:

"Don't forget about this when the transfer window opens."

[kavah]

Wow - what a performance 

[JRed]

Ha.
I was actually thinking that we probably won’t need to sign any players for a while!

[zamagiure]

How is our pitch so bad ? The amount of guys who slip is ridiculous.

[classycarra]

gonna have Edwards in crisis!

[jillcwhomever]

How is our pitch so bad ? The amount of guys who slip is ridiculous.

It was mainly our own team though. I don't remember many Soton players slipping over.

[Always_A_Red]

Absolutely flying at the moment arnt we. It's like an unstoppable force. It doesn't matter how many injuries we get, how many games we have to play, who we play or where we have to play them, the reds go marching on!

Made up for Danns - what a finish and what a talent he is. 

[WestieRed]

I thought Gomez improved going into the second half, especially with Macca as his partner which is no surprise.

I was laughing with Gomez! I was watching with the sound down as usual, and early on I said to my daughter - “what’s Joey up too? He’s taken over the midfield role now too!” Haha didn’t realise till I did a full head count that was his position today. He’s such a wonderful player, after all the horrible injuries he’s suffered, Klopp trusts him to play a game in midfield! It was brilliant to see him get stronger and stronger! I assume he’d go in goal if ever it’s needed! Love him!

[Baby Huey]

Bring on your Manchester United...

Boss night. Kelleher was superb when he was needed. Quansah was excellent throughout. Ibou was brilliant, the lad can read a game as well as anyone playing.

The young lads, Clarke was superb, my pick out of the lads that played the full match. Made up for Koumas.
 Danns...he's gonna be a star for us.

Saints fans goading us with that dirge,GSTK, cap doffing lick spittle blerts.

[jillcwhomever]

I was laughing with Gomez! I was watching with the sound down as usual, and early on I said to my daughter - “what’s Joey up too? He’s taken over the midfield role now too!” Haha didn’t realise till I did a full head count that was his position today. He’s such a wonderful player, after all the horrible injuries he’s suffered, Klopp trusts him to play a game in midfield! It was brilliant to see him get stronger and stronger! I assume he’d go in goal if ever it’s needed! Love him!

Great post, totally agree. 

[stockdam]

I thought Gomez improved going into the second half, especially with Macca as his partner which is no surprise.

It’s hard for a defender to play midfield as you generally have much less time to think and ball possession is key. Yes MacAllister helped a lot as he knows where to be and rarely gives the ball away.

However it was another decent game by Joe when you consider it is the first time that he has played in midfield in a competitive game (somebody will probably tell me that he has played in midfield before).

[John C]

I'm not sure if the highlight of the night was seeing Danns get a brace in front of the Kop or the Kop singing "we haven't won a trophy, we haven't won a trophy, we haven't won a trophy since Sunday afternoon".


What a splendid and satisfactory Wednesday evening.

[jillcwhomever]

It’s hard for a defender to play midfield as you generally have much less time to think and ball possession is key. Yes MacAllister helped a lot as he knows where to be and rarely gives the ball away.

However it was another decent game by Joe when you consider it is the first time that he has played in midfield in a competitive game (somebody will probably tell me that he has played in midfield before).

Pretty sure Klopp admitted it was his first game in midfield, it's just good to see him play so many games again and be in a good rhythm which is something he's lacked the last couple of seasons.

[kavah]

I'm not sure if the highlight of the night was seeing Danns get a brace in front of the Kop or the Kop singing "we haven't won a trophy, we haven't won a trophy, we haven't won a trophy since Sunday afternoon".


What a splendid and satisfactory Wednesday evening.

ha ha ha 

[redintweed]

Made up for the two young fellas scoring, but Danns second was very classy.

But I thought we really started to control the game once Macca came on. That lad is pure class. He made Gomez more confident and seemed to pop up everywhere.

I’m looking forward to going to Utd and belting them.

Kudos to Southampton for having a go. Most teams would have parked the bus and tried to nick one on the counter. Considering they played a few of their reserves as well, they were commendable.

But class shone through. The senior players were excellent, particularly Konate. I’ll be honest and say I thought he was a bit rash, but this season when he’s played, he’s been immense. His reading of danger has improved out of sight.

Big few games coming up now and we need a few back. Mo and Darwin should be OK for the weekend, especially the way Darwin celebrated Virgil’s goal in the cup 

[Realgman]

Great result, Kelleher was immense again, bodes well for the next few I hope.
Gakpo was very snatchy, but the wee lads again, great stuff... and united next... few players back then, should be good...

[WhereAngelsPlay]

I'm not sure if the highlight of the night was seeing Danns get a brace in front of the Kop or the Kop singing "we haven't won a trophy, we haven't won a trophy, we haven't won a trophy since Sunday afternoon".


What a splendid and satisfactory Wednesday evening.

Ah that makes sense, I couldn't pick up what was being sung & was trying to work out the last time they had won a trophy 

[stockdam]

Pretty sure Klopp admitted it was his first game in midfield, it's just good to see him play so many games again and be in a good rhythm which is something he's lacked the last couple of seasons.

He’s certainly played his part this season and has been a very important player. Funny how a fair few here wanted to sell him saying he wasn’t good enough. Good job Jurgen keeps faith and gives players time to regain their form.

[jillcwhomever]

He’s certainly played his part this season and has been a very important player. Funny how a fair few here wanted to sell him saying he wasn’t good enough. Good job Jurgen keeps faith and gives players time to regain their form.

Even more on social media but happily they are have all gone very quiet now. 

[stoa]

It's such a joy to watch our matches at the moment. Not just because of what is happening on the pitch, but because of all those smiles from everyone be that the kids, be that Klopp, be that all the senior players. Go back a year and it was completely different. Right now, there is so much to be positive about even though we're actually in a rather horrible situation with all those injuries. Long may the positivity continue and let's hope we have some more silverware to celebrate at the end of the season.

[John C]

How is our pitch so bad ? The amount of guys who slip is ridiculous.

We've had loads of rain here for a while. Last week against Luton some of our early passes were holding up as the ball was carrying a lot of water.
It's all fine

[Lubeh]

Joe is really turning into our VIP in the Milner mould, he has played every position in defence and now started midfield .... just abit worried if he has to play Striker 

[Red Beret]

We've had loads of rain here for a while. Last week against Luton some of our early passes were holding up as the ball was carrying a lot of water.
It's all fine

Yeah, I wanted to say this during the game, but obviously I can't comment in the match thread lol 

[Sheer Magnetism]

Very satisfying result again. Have we ever had so many great kids at once? Maybe the last time was 30 years ago when Fowler, Macca, Redknapp, Jones and Matteo were all 21 or under. I wonder how much FSG will be vindicated by spending heavily on the facilities in years to come. By the way, to put our injury crisis into perspective, here's the team you could form with the injured/unfit players:

Alisson

Trent
Matip
Bajcetic
Beck

Endo
Szoboszlai
Jones

Salah
Jota
Nunez

That's almost certainly better than the team we have available and we're still winning, often comfortably. I really hope whoever comes in as manager and sporting director doesn't tear up the squad.

[Always_A_Red]

Pretty sure Klopp admitted it was his first game in midfield, it's just good to see him play so many games again and be in a good rhythm which is something he's lacked the last couple of seasons.

I'll second that Jill. I've been critical of Joe over the last couple of seasons as his performances were nowhere near the level he was capable of. I'm delighted that this season he's really stepped up. His cover at left back has been brilliant when Robbo was injured (keeping Tsimikas out) and when he's been called upon, he's delivered.

Delighted he's proved me wrong and long may it continue! 

[terry_macss_perm]

Very satisfying result again. Have we ever had so many great kids at once? Maybe the last time was 30 years ago when Fowler, Macca, Redknapp, Jones and Matteo were all 21 or under. I wonder how much FSG will be vindicated by spending heavily on the facilities in years to come. By the way, to put our injury crisis into perspective, here's the team you could form with the injured/unfit players:

Alisson

Trent
Matip
Bajcetic
Beck

Endo
Szoboszlai
Jones

Salah
Jota
Nunez

That's almost certainly better than the team we have available and we're still winning, often comfortably. I really hope whoever comes in as manager and sporting director doesn't tear up the squad.

Robertson over Beck at LB in the unavailable XI tonight.

[sheepfest]

Love this club but booooo we haven't won a trophy since Sunday afternoon.

[Magz50]

Jeez that was enjoyable watching the kids shine.

[Gifted Right Foot]

What a mad week for the youth players.  Really stood up and took their chance.  Just incredible.

Saw the club posted this: For the first time in our history, two players aged 18 or younger have scored in the same senior game ❤️.

[RedG13]

That was fun game. Good win

[Black Bull Nova]

Joe is really turning into our VIP in the Milner mould, he has played every position in defence and now started midfield .... just abit worried if he has to play Striker 

Two lads scored within an hour of starting for us this week, Joe has not managed a goal in 10 years and 230 odd games. I get the feeling someone has mentioned this in the dressing room because he's trying every game to get a shot in (but getting nowhere near). Not a problem because he was immense again tonight, when everyone is fit some good players are going to miss out. Joe has now shown he's got 5 positions so his chances are increasing by the day of not being one of those missing out.

[Black Bull Nova]

What a mad week for the youth players.  Really stood up and took their chance.  Just incredible.

Saw the club posted this: For the first time in our history, two players aged 18 or younger have scored in the same senior game ❤️.

I think we've had a few debutants scoring in the last 10 years, Rossiter and Wisdom. I remember Owen's goal against Wimbledon as a stand out.
Danns already looks like an option anytime for us now.

[Bobinhood]

Had to go out right after the game so first chance to brag on my pre game dans hattie call    so close. told you he was overdue , 33 odd full mins senior time and nowt to show for it.


seriously though, he looks a natural finisher doesn't he. he could have had a couple against Chelsea as well, inches.

This win is beyond the pale.

Next job---total up the shirt numbers. pretty sure weve set a new mark, with 98 stepping in there late haha

Edit:  62 2 4 5 21 78 84 10 19 18  changes pages to youth squad 42 53 98 46 67 49   

BLOWS away 522 with a 658 total   Lets see opta top that. hell na. we are total number champions all day. Winning team.