Topic: PL: Everton 0 vs. Liverpool 0

[Djimi Smicer34]

Remember when people wanted Sterling loaned out after a loss away to Hull? (i think)

It never changes.

Trent wasn't good enough a week ago, Gomez would have been gone a long time ago, Solanke was getting praised for his performance off the bench in the Champions League on Wednesday and now he's a Championship striker today.

[Zee_26]

Everton briefly looked like doing something in the last 10 but that is mostly down to our full backs being knackered. While it's perhaps fair to say Ings and Solanke could have done more, they also haven't played much at all so it's also understandable that a lot of things they tried didn't come off. The wet conditions didn't help either. Neither did the lack of out ball on the left hand side, with Klavan out of position at left back.

All things considered, a draw is a decent result. We have a string of winnable league fixtures coming up which should seal our top four position.

[Dim Glas]

The Karius therad is  locked, I want to fawn over him, he's so dreamy 

[PoetryInMotion]

For all our injury issues and with a few players playing after ages, and with the ref not giving their fouls combined, they had 1 shot on target. Says it all.

[Ray K]

Why are people saying ridiculous shit things in here?

I know. Like Arsenal are really going to win the Europa League.

Was there really no bookings? When was the last Derby that happened I wonder?

[Sudden Death Draft Loser]

Not surprising really given all that rain.

 

[LFC when it suits]

10 more points gets us 4th and that's if Chelsea win 7 out of 7 games.

[rob1966]

The Karius therad is  locked, I want to fawn over him, he's so dreamy 

Fantastic save from Bolaise, really thought that was in. Fucking cock that is Redknapp putting it all down to VVD and how Mignolet would love to play behind him - fuck off, Karius is a better fit for us.

[Theoldkopite]

Why are people saying ridiculous shit things in here?

That's what the post match thread is for isn't it?

[jason67]

Decent enough point. No damage done, not a momentum buster and still get to laugh at Everton. Nobody panic if Chelsea win tomorrow please, our next three look very winnable.

Looking for an Andy Townsend 'Yep' for that one mate.

Or maybe someone can think of an AP which would be more apt.

[Ray K]

Was there really no bookings? When was the last Derby that happened I wonder?

Beetlejuice just wandered past me, accompanied by Candyman

[sms1986]

10 more points gets us 4th and that's if Chelsea win 7 out of 7 games.

They lost to West Ham last time they played them, still need to play us and they've been rubbish at keeping a winning run going, so I would be amazed if they won more than four of those games.

[lessthanmatt]

No cards shown in a derby tells it's own story.

How many years has been it since that happened?

No bookings. When was the last time that happened in a derby?

First time since December 1992 (first Premier League derby at Goodison)

[buttersstotch]

It never changes.

Trent wasn't good enough a week ago, Gomez would have been gone a long time ago, Solanke was getting praised for his performance off the bench in the Champions League on Wednesday and now he's a Championship striker today.

Typical modern football fan - no patience.

Yes Solanke was not great in the 2nd half but he still could have scored and some exceptional defending stopped him from getting some shots off today. I don't think it's a secret that we need another attacking option (or two). But the guy had barely kicked a football for the first team in 3 months, I think some of the judgement is totally unfair.

[Phil M]

Sad to say that but our bench is still very short.

What nonsense. We are/were missing Robertson, Matip Gomez, Lallana, Can, Salah etc.

[Fiasco]

A little part of me wanted them to win, just to see their massive overreaction and for it to dawn on them the hollowness of their victory. We are in between a  Champions League quarter final against the Champions and have many players out through injury. We played a lad up front who hasn't scored for us and another who hasn't started a league game for us in nearly 1000 days. We had a centre back at left back. And aside from us tiring a touch and dropping off for the last 15 minutes, we controlled the game. They still couldn't beat us. It was on a fucking plate for them!

Clyne and Gini were excellent. Karius made a very good save and Milner continued his fine form. Van Dijk is incredibly good. We have bigger fish to fry. Maybe next time for you blue lot.

[Dim Glas]

Fantastic save from Bolaise, really thought that was in. Fucking cock that is Redknapp putting it all down to VVD and how Mignolet would love to play behind him - fuck off, Karius is a better fit for us.

Some just don't want to admit that they where twats not giving a new goalie who got injured time to actually settle and grow and regain his lost confidence, especially coming from a small club to a big club with all the added pressure being under the spotlight. So now they say shit like that! Does my nut in.

Yes VVD has been so good, but him and Karius are in sync with each other as is Robbo too, the whole defence deserves a shit ton of credit. 

[DonkeyWan]

Am I the only one who thought that was hilarious? Everton's best chance to beat Liverpool in years, a second string for the Derby, a shattered side with half an eye on Tuesday. A game Liverpool didn't need to win. And Everton failed to do anything bar a mad scramble at the end.

How can any Everton fan watch their team at home do that and think "these are our peers." They are so far off Liverpool its funny. 8 years and still no reult against liverpool. Could be 9 years depending on fixtures. Desperately trying to build a new stadium to match liverpool, ready to impoverish themselves for it. Today was a window into their future, an empty, meaningless future.

[Ravishing Rick Dude]

Not a bad result for an experiment.

[Red_Mist]

2nd half capitulation.

I know mate, hilarious that is! For the first 20/25 mins Everton only touched the ball about twice

[Djimi Smicer34]

Fantastic save from Bolaise, really thought that was in. Fucking cock that is Redknapp putting it all down to VVD and how Mignolet would love to play behind him - fuck off, Karius is a better fit for us.

Loved how commanding he was in a claiming a cross in the second half when Walcott and Tosun (I think) were right on top of him.

[redalways]

Why are people saying ridiculous shit things in here?

Surely not 

[the_red_pill]

2nd half capitulation.       It finished 0-0

I know, right?
Twats!

[jillcwhomever]

Loved how commanding he was in a claiming a cross in the second half when Walcott and Tosun (I think) were right on top of him.

Agree with that he just came through those players to claim it, shows how much more decisive he has become.

[Dim Glas]

Am I the only one who thought that was hilarious? Everton's best chance to beat Liverpool in years, a second string for the Derby, a shattered side with half an eye on Tuesday. A game Liverpool didn't need to win. And Everton failed to do anything bar a mad scramble at the end.

How can any Everton fan watch their team at home do that and think "these are our peers." They are so far off Liverpool its funny. 8 years and still no reult against liverpool. Could be 9 years depending on fixtures. Desperately trying to build a new stadium to match liverpool, ready to impoverish themselves for it. Today was a window into their future, an empty, meaningless future.

yeah me, well apart from the last few mins! But honestly, it was pathetic on their behalf. Liverpool rightly having to play a bit within themselves, coming off a tough emotional game, and another in just 3 days time.  Our 2 best players rested, our two first choice fullbacks rested, a central defender who's been injured in cold at left back. A player who's missed all the season playing his first game at right back. A forward making his first start in about 3 years alongside a young player without much experience at the top level.

Pathetic from Everton, a cowardly nothing team.

[Alan_X]

Thought Firmino was very poor when he came on. Not sure why he didn't go up top and Solanke wide

He was on to give Mane a rest and keep match fitness for Tuesday.

[redalways]

Cant believe the idiotic shouts in here about Ings and Solanke. The game was a non event dont be judging players on that. Klopp basically gave Ings, Solanke, Klavan, Clyne a run out. Also gave Gini a game at 6 for Tuesday. Moreno not playing was a surprise i think Klopp must be starting him on tuesday maybe Robbo might be a doubt or Moreno could be playing in the front 3 if Mo doesnt make it. Everton will never have a better chance to turn us over and the fume will be strong after this.

I think Moreno was injured in warm-up. Havent heard anything about Robbo being a doubt for Tuesday.

[rob1966]

Some just don't want to admit that they where twats not giving a new goalie who got injured time to actually settle and grow and regain his lost confidence, especially coming from a small club to a big club with all the added pressure being under the spotlight. So now they say shit like that! Does my nut in.

Yes VVD has been so good, but him and Karius are in sync with each other as is Robbo too, the whole defence deserves a shit ton of credit. 

Another thing overlooked, if the defence trust the keeper, they feel more relaxed about playing their own games. I saw the change the season Reina replaced Dudek, you could see and hear the difference in the defence and it is the same now. The back 5 are now a unit that works together.

[Bangin Them In]

Came and went without any injuries, a point, and the recognition that their significance lies with our existence only

[killer-heels]

Thought Firmino was very poor when he came on. Not sure why he didn't go up top and Solanke wide

Probably to keep him out of harms way from their 2 centrebacks.

[FLRed67]

Is Karius doing the David de Gea "ugly-duckling-into-swan" type of thing, here? Is that what's going on? Coz he's looking mighty good right now.

[Millie]

If we finish 4th and Arse win EL, do we go down to EL, or is it only if the CL winner finishes outside top 4 that they get bumped?

erm look at what happened last season 

[sms1986]

I think Moreno was injured in warm-up. Havent heard anything about Robbo being a doubt for Tuesday.

Yeah, Moreno had a slight knock beforehand and it got worse in the warm up. Robertson should be fine for Tuesday.

[Samie]

He was on to give Mane a rest and keep match fitness for Tuesday.

Yeah Lee Dixon on comms said the same thing. Basically Kloppo was treating it as a training exercise in the second half with Ox, Bob coming on for Mane and Milner.

[killer-heels]

Because we are short in midfield thats why Milner came off first which was unfortunate because I think had we have gotten Firmino on the pitch first and given him and Mane 10 minutes together we could have won.

[24/7]

The Karius therad is  locked, I want to fawn over him, he's so dreamy 

Do so in here - the lock is a pretty standard thing to do when certain players are in the post-match limelight. It'll open again soon......

[4pool]

1 shot on goal today.

Clean sheet.

1 shot on goal the last 180 minutes.

Liverpool have a shit defence...

[Red_Mist]

Thought James Milner was fantastic again before he was subbed. Bit quiet once he went off though.

[Dim Glas]

Is Karius doing the David de Gea "ugly-duckling-into-swan" type of thing, here? Is that what's going on? Coz he's looking mighty good right now.

He's a talented goalie, always has been. What is going on is that he's now settled into his number 1 role.

What went on before was that a shit ton of fans and dickhead pundits and the media gave him utter shit and wouldn't show an ounce of patience or understanding with him, and decided he'd be a fantastic target for abuse.

[deFacto please, you bastards]

This was their best chance of beating us and they still couldn't do it the mutant meffs.