Topic: Half time: Liverpool 2-0 Tottenham

[LovelyCushionedHeader]

Amazing what a week off can do.

[PEG2K]

Demo mate.

The xG Philosophy@xGPhilosophy
HT: Liverpool (2.38) 2-0 (0.04)

To be fair didn't we have good xGs as well during that abysmal run? It was the defence giving away silly goals and the wayward finishes that killed us. Having an early goal + Tottenham being toothless in attack really helped.

[oojason]

Salah hits the crossbar on 6' - https://twitter.com/Uzzi_trends/status/1787145561113543053 & https://twitter.com/EtihadSportsHD/status/1787145209635049957

Elliott shot cleared off the line on 8' - https://dubz.link/v/c9sawr & https://twitter.com/MrFPL_/status/1787145308746428873

Salah goal on 16' - https://dubz.link/v/84dbzg & https://v.redd.it/o7bhnwdnpmyc1 & https://twitter.com/SkySportsPL/status/1787147456599224450

Gakpo fouled in area on 34' (on top of foot; Neville says it is 'an exaggerated belly flop' - no replays) - https://twitter.com/LFCRemy/status/1787151612261077263

Romero header / handball away in penalty area on 37' - https://cazn.me/m/15e0dd

Robertson goal on 45' - https://dubz.link/v/m8gp4q & https://v.redd.it/2zbzkhftumyc1 & https://twitter.com/SkySportsPL/status/1787154866306977844

[OkieRedman]

Dominant. Once the pressure’s off we remember how to play football again. Spurs have been pretty underwhelming, which helps I guess.

This is nothing different than what we have been seeing. We have scored from a keeper mistake and a rebound. This is the same thing we have been seeing for weeks. Spurs are not a defensive minded team. Put Everton back out there, and there is zero chance we have a goal.

[Caston]

Pressure is off and the football is great!

[TepidT2O]

So much nicer when
A. The opponents don’t look arsed.

B. We actually score our big chances

[swoopy]

Great half. Really decent atmosphere in Upper Annie too.

[blamski]

Nice to be enjoying a game again. Nothing at stake, just some good football to enjoy in the sunshine. What life is all about... right?

[jillcwhomever]

This is nothing different than what we have been seeing. We have scored from a keeper mistake and a rebound. This is the same thing we have been seeing for weeks. Spurs are not a defensive minded team. Put Everton back out there, and there is zero chance we have a goal.

Anyway you could take a chill pill? For the first time in weeks we have managed two goals, that in itself is progress.

[Paul_h]

Mo on fire 

Good performance so far. Spurs still a dangerous side..
love Robbo's goal..

[Original]

Stamp on the neck of the lap of honour c*nts, make them suffer

[jepovic]

Amazing what a week off can do.

We had a week off before several of the previous disasters.
I dont know what it different, but its not resting

[DiggerJohn]

Nice not to conceded first makes a big difference

[The Final Third]

To be fair didn't we have good xGs as well during that abysmal run? It was the defence giving away silly goals and the wayward finishes that killed us.

Yes to both.

[Dree]

Gakpo proving a conundrum at the end of a season. He’s showing we still miss Firmino or that kind of player.

[blamski]

This is nothing different than what we have been seeing. We have scored from a keeper mistake and a rebound. This is the same thing we have been seeing for weeks. Spurs are not a defensive minded team. Put Everton back out there, and there is zero chance we have a goal.

If my Auntie had wheels she'd be a bike

[LovelyCushionedHeader]

No one will ever convince me that Romero doesn't handball that.

[mullyred94]

We had a week off before several of the previous disasters.
I dont know what it different, but its not resting

Less pressure leagues gone

[rafathegaffa83]

Romero aside, Tottenham have been shite. Gakpo has been boss. If that's Saka who gets kicked by Van de Ven it's a penalty

[kingmonkey007]

This is nothing different than what we have been seeing. We have scored from a keeper mistake and a rebound. This is the same thing we have been seeing for weeks. Spurs are not a defensive minded team. Put Everton back out there, and there is zero chance we have a goal.

You don't get invited round for family get together do you!

[smicer07]

No one will ever convince me that Romero doesn't handball that.

Nailed on that.

[mullyred94]

Romero aside, Tottenham have been shite. Gakpo has been boss. If that's Saka who gets kicked by Van de Ven it's a penalty

Am I the only one that Romero reminds me a bit of Skrtel?

[Buster Gonad]

Nice if we could play against training cones every week

[lgvkarlos]

Great to see Trent playing wider and crossing from beyond the left back, team have looked really sharp.

[Chris~]

Taking out chances early is good, who knew. They've been and though given this is their season on the line and nothing in it for us

[smicer07]

Nice if we could play against training cones every week

Give the lads some credit for fuck's sake.

[Mighty_Red]

Good first half. We're still a little off it, as we could easily be 4 up but its encouraging after the last month.

Gakpo has been good on the ball, just needs a little more to really influence things. That assist should help him as the goal will help Mo.

Lovely bit of goal poaching from Robbo.

A clean sheet would be nice.

[Robinred]

After all the missed chances lately, to see Robbo net with the foot he uses to stand on is a treat. We looked better and better as the half progressed.

In that first 15 minutes Spuds were awarded two free kicks because someone fell over despite not being fouled; it’s way beyond a joke. We’re still porous when the press is played through - recovery pace will remain a problem in all truth, until we fix it.

[chromed]

Great performance so far would have been nice to see this type of play a month ago…

Looking like the lads are enjoying an afternoon kick about in the sun with their mates

[lgvkarlos]

Romero aside, Tottenham have been shite. Gakpo has been boss. If that's Saka who gets kicked by Van de Ven it's a penalty

Thats a given 👍

[NarutoReds]

Robbocop. 

[LovelyCushionedHeader]

We had a week off before several of the previous disasters.
I dont know what it different, but its not resting

What? This is the first time we've had more than 4 days between matches since early February - back to back wins against Brentford and Burnley.

[slotmachine]

The difference is we are playing with freedom going against low blocks is mentally exhausting. Spurs are a perfect antidote to this its end to end like a game of basketball.

[KC7]

Delighted for Robbo who has been our best player over the past month. Tireless runner.

Mac's pass to Trent in the build up to the second goal. Sublime

Gakpo is the biggest plus of the day. Looks at it.

[Tonyh8su]

Stamp on the neck of the lap of honour c*nts, make them suffer

This. Even take one or two more of the incredible amount of clear cut chances we've had. These need to be taught a lesson.

[BTGH]

Today we are seeing more of TAA attacking from the flanks, rather than moving into the midfield and making Hollywood passes. That's why we have been much more threat offensively

[DonkeyWan]

First half.

Week off = 10% better
Mid week game = 10% worse

Media conclusion "Postecoglou's fault"

[robertobaggio37]

Fucking finally. If we were a bit more clinical, we could have been up 4-0. I think the front line needs refreshing in the summer either way.

[red1977]

Romero aside, Tottenham have been shite. Gakpo has been boss. If that's Saka who gets kicked by Van de Ven it's a penalty

I mean, committed to the challenge, nowhere near the ball, plants his foot on Gakpo's foot. What can possibly be the excuse to not give it??

[NarutoReds]

So I believe second half is going to be stroll in the park for us.