Topic: FT: WBA 0 - Liverpool 1 (Firmino 45+1')

[emitime]

Was Dawson the one who was dragging him back by his shirt? If that's the case it's even more ludicrous.

He forgot to grab his shirt and then fall over. They got a couple of freekicks for that for some reason.

[JackWard33]

Great WIN today. Milner - correct choice and bad execution. Moreno - wrong choice and poor execution. That is the difference

Someone needs to explain to me what's wrong with him shooting there? If it had gone in I guarantee not one person would be posting 'can't believe he shot there with an open goal in front of him the jammy twat'

[SamAteTheRedAcid]

Someone needs to explain to me what's wrong with him shooting there? If it had gone in I guarantee not one person would be posting 'can't believe he shot there with an open goal in front of him the jammy twat'

He had options left and right that could have got the ball closer to the goal before shooting, thus increasing the likelihood of getting the bloody thing on target...

[El Lobo]

I think we need to do some training on scoring when the oppo GK is up the pitch too, not the first one we've fucked up *cough Benteke*

[Kenny's Jacket]

Someone needs to explain to me what's wrong with him shooting there? If it had gone in I guarantee not one person would be posting 'can't believe he shot there with an open goal in front of him the jammy twat'

Like Gerrard at Kenilworth Road.

[jillcwhomever]

He had options left and right that could have got the ball closer to the goal before shooting, thus increasing the likelihood of getting the bloody thing on target...

But as it happens it doesn't matter, so its not important.

[JackWard33]

He had options left and right that could have got the ball closer to the goal before shooting, thus increasing the likelihood of getting the bloody thing on target...

Sure. He could have lost the ball if he'd delayed. His shot could have gone in. Lots of things could have happened. He shot at an open goal ... it's a totally fine decision. Him passing so someone else has an open goal or getting a bit closer with an open goal is also fine. People are pissed because he missed.

[jillcwhomever]

This gets better he is having a go at Foster for staying up front, really isn't a happy bunny. 

[Sarge]

Well the best defender in the premiership is ineligible for them, so...

This is true. He is ineligible.

[IgorBobbins]

Yeeeessss! 3 points is all that matters at this stage.

Pissing off Pulis is a bonus.

[BEAST]

Someone needs to explain to me what's wrong with him shooting there? If it had gone in I guarantee not one person would be posting 'can't believe he shot there with an open goal in front of him the jammy twat'

I tend to agree with you.  The spacing wasn't setup in a way that made passing super easy.  If it was super easy to make a layoff then sure, he has to pass, but that wasn't the case.

Shooting and missing is a far better result then misplacing the pass and turning it over in midfield when you have 3-4 people bombing forward in pursuit of the ball.

[Hazell]

Got to ask, what the fuck was the ref thinking giving Evans a freekick for about 4 seperate fouls on Origi? Should have seen red as he had just been booked then blatantly fouled Origi numerous times to prevent a break

Seems a bit harsh to complain about the ref when we won but I do agree. Origi did really well to get away from Evans - and it was Origi who was being fouled anyway - and the ref gives a free kick to West Brom. There was an instance in the first when Lucas won the ball on the halfway line and the ref again gave the wrong decision. Don't know what it is but the standard of officiating this season seems a lot worse than usual - just ourselves have had numerous bad calls this season which have affected the game adversely and I would have hoped to at least get some decisions go for us in recompense but it's difficult to recall many, or any, where that's happened.

[Red Bird]

I think these [unexpected] six points, Stoke and WBA, are turning to be much more valuable especially given how thin our squad is and the injuries to Mané, Lallana and Henderson.

[Barneylfc∗]

I tend to agree with you.  The spacing wasn't setup in a way that made passing super easy.  If it was super easy to make a layoff then sure, he has to pass, but that wasn't the case.

Shooting and missing is a far better result then misplacing the pass and turning it over in midfield when you have 3-4 people bombing forward in pursuit of the ball.

Aye if he tried to pass but fucked the pass up, he'd have been berated for not shooting. He should've scored. But didn't. Liverpool won the game.
Lallana should've scored v Man City but didn't. Liverpool didn't win the game. People won't berate him for long, but they will Moreno no doubt.

[Barneylfc∗]

Seems a bit harsh to complain about the ref when we won but I do agree. Origi did really well to get away from Evans - and it was Origi who was being fouled anyway - and the ref gives a free kick to West Brom. There was an instance in the first when Lucas won the ball on the halfway line and the ref again gave the wrong decision. Don't know what it is but the standard of officiating this season seems a lot worse than usual - just ourselves have had numerous bad calls this season which have affected the game adversely and I would have hoped to at least get some decisions go for us in recompense but it's difficult to recall many, or any, where that's happened.

He also failed to book Dawson for a deliberate hand ball in the first half. Are they only bookings in certain parts of the pitch and certain times of the match?

[deFacto please, you bastards]

Happy Easter and God bless you too mate!

UP THE REDS!!!

Cheers my friend

[jillcwhomever]

I think these [unexpected] six points, Stoke and WBA, are turning to be much more valuable especially given how thin our squad is and the injuries to Mané, Lallana and Henderson.

I was forgetting that Lallana and Hendo on their way back too, days got better still.

[Kenny's Jacket]

Aye if he tried to pass but fucked the pass up, he'd have been berated for not shooting. He should've scored. But didn't. Liverpool won the game.
Lallana should've scored v Man City but didn't. Liverpool didn't win the game. People won't berate him for long, but they will Moreno no doubt.

Its a case of berating the man not the miss in this case.

[Red Bird]

He also failed to book Dawson for a deliberate hand ball in the first half. Are they only bookings in certain parts of the pitch and certain times of the match?

I think it's just incompetent officiating. The two matches I watched today, both referees looked awful, almost seemingly swayed by the home support.

[JackWard33]

Aye if he tried to pass but fucked the pass up, he'd have been berated for not shooting. He should've scored. But didn't. Liverpool won the game.
Lallana should've scored v Man City but didn't. Liverpool didn't win the game. People won't berate him for long, but they will Moreno no doubt.

Yeah that's the whole point - we live in a results based world!
There was far more brain dead shit in the last few minutes, Can lifting it through to their keeper instead of keeping the ball, Bobby trying a cruyff turn outside our box etc etc 

[Keita Success]

If it was Coutinho, would everyone be ripping into him? Not a chance. Just behind the fucking players. Fucking ridiculous.

Firmino was brilliant, as was Lucas. Gini had one of his poorer games for us, but I guess he's entitled to it. Clyne really needs to add some arrows to his quiver. Offers very little going forward. People often say fullbacks are failed wingers, don't see any of that in Clyne. Timid.

[mersey_paradiso]

Get in - a hard fought win and Pulis looked gutted, hahaha. 

Moreno though ... 

[nico 8]

And then missed an open goal which allowed them to put us under pressure again. How could anyone really defend that? A professional footballer on his preferred foot missing an open goal? Time to take the blinkers off.

Apologies for singling out your post but I have to laugh at all these anti Moreno posts out there. So he missed- didn't cost us and you have all these arm chair critics thinking they could have done better. He was at full pace, hit it on target and due to the 40 yards veered right. Moreover - he earned the right to shoot. It was an open goal.
Give it a break. Milner's miss more glaring. Professional footballers, yes- professional footballers have missed open goals from 2 yards. Bedwetters had to panic for a further 2 mins. After a great 3 points this is all that a big number of fans dwell on. Moreno is on his way. Clearly not good enough but always gives his all. Seemed to be positive in character as well.

[plura]

Idiotic to have a go at Moreno.
Great to get the three points. Difficult and boring match, but oh so important to win it.

[Oddball]

This gets better he is having a go at Foster for staying up front, really isn't a happy bunny. 

Who this, Pullis?

[nico 8]

If it was Coutinho, would everyone be ripping into him? Not a chance. Just behind the fucking players. Fucking ridiculous.

Firmino was brilliant, as was Lucas. Gini had one of his poorer games for us, but I guess he's entitled to it. Clyne really needs to add some arrows to his quiver. Offers very little going forward. People often say fullbacks are failed wingers, don't see any of that in Clyne. Timid.

Agree with this. wish Clyne would be more positive going forward and look to take his man on.

[Oddball]

Apologies for singling out your post but I have to laugh at all these anti Moreno posts out there. So he missed- didn't cost us and you have all these arm chair critics thinking they could have done better. He was at full pace, hit it on target and due to the 40 yards veered right. Moreover - he earned the right to shoot. It was an open goal.
Give it a break. Milner's miss more glaring. Professional footballers, yes- professional footballers have missed open goals from 2 yards. Bedwetters had to panic for a further 2 mins. After a great 3 points this is all that a big number of fans dwell on. Moreno is on his way. Clearly not good enough but always gives his all. Seemed to be positive in character as well.

Is he an actor? Ahhh, he acts that he is a footballer. It all makes sense now

[nico 8]

Great WIN today. Milner - correct choice and bad execution. Moreno - wrong choice and poor execution. That is the difference

Wrong choice??? Shooting at an open goal. 😂 Poor execution yes. Give your head a wobble or give up watching the game.

[jillcwhomever]

Who this, Pullis?

Who else has thrown his dummy out well and truly. First Bobby blocked Dawson for the goal should never had been allowed. Then having a go at players "playing where they want too!" So funny. 

[nico 8]

He's a professional footballer, all he had to do was kick a ball from 30 yds into a 16ft by 8 foot goal. How hard can that be?

So I take it that you have never missed from there.

[88_RED]

Despite not losing to a top 6 team this season.. despite doing the double over Everton, Arsenal.. THIS win against the Baggies is the most satisfying of the season for me..

I'm mean how often do you beat shithouse Pulis at his own game.. Scoring a SET PIECE winner after a flick on at the near post with someone heading in at the far post from 3 yards out.. That Prick Pulis has made a top flight career out of it.. And to beat his shithouse team with that goal has put a big smile on my face..

Oh and Lucas was huge.. will be sad to see him goa in the summer.. don't mind a bit part role for him with a one year extension..

Onto the next..

[Alf]

Big win for us today. The 1st time we've won at a Pulis side in the league and a clean sheet. For the second time in a week Mignolet made a massive save to see us take all 3 points.

[jillcwhomever]

Despite not losing to a top 6 team this season.. despite doing the double over Everton, Arsenal.. THIS win against the Baggies is the most satisfying of the season for me..

I'm mean how often do you beat shithouse Pulis at his own game.. Scoring a SET PIECE winner after a flick on at the near post with someone heading in at the far post from 3 yards out.. That Prick Pulis has made a top flight career out of it.. And to beat his shithouse team with that goal has put a big smile on my face..

Oh and Lucas was huge.. will be sad to see him goa in the summer.. don't mind a bit part role for him with a one year extension..

Onto the next..

The best thing was we won this game by playing our football, we didn't allow them to dictate to us. We bullied them, Mr Pulis has a right nark on. 

[TepidT2O]

In some ways these games are easier away.

Grinding it out causes anxiety in the home crowd...  we just need to support at home, nonsoghs no groans.

[rob1966]

So I take it that you have never missed from there.

 I'm not a professional footballer he is. And yes, I do think I could kick a ball in a straight line at an open goal.

[nico 8]

I'm not a professional footballer he is. And yes, I do think I could kick a ball in a straight line at an open goal.

Didn't ask what you thought. Asked whether you hadn't  missed from there. Do yourself a favor and give it go. Have 10 attempts and go full tilt and shoot from the circle and let me know if you score full marks.
The kid has minimum amount of time and no doubt on his way out of the club and after a massive win- you come on here to have a dig thinking you would have scored.

[ToneLa]

I feel lonely being over the moon with a win 

[Caligula?]

Looking back at that, it turns out we can indeed defend. There's absolutely no bigger test for a defense than a Pulis team away from home who have scored the most goals from set pieces this season. We defended every corner, free kick and throw in brilliantly and didn't give them a sniff. I don't' think they fashioned one chance off a set piece.

Yes, there were those two Phillips chances where he got in behind and especially the second one where Mignolet saved our bacon yet again, but you'd expect any side to create one or two opportunities from open play. We shut them down at their own game. Whatever Klopp made them do during the week regarding the defending of set pieces we need to keep working on. That was as resilient at the back as we've been in recent times.

[jillcwhomever]

I feel lonely being over the moon with a win 

Can I join the party? 

[CallumLFC]

Pulis admitted a goalkeeper heading up for a last-gasp corner wasn't something he'd normally advocate.

“I’ve just had a chat with him. I don’t like goalkeepers going up for corners personally, but I’ve never said it to Ben, so he doesn’t know. He does now'

What a dour fucker.