Yeah that's how fouls work. One player kicking another players leg(s) on a different team instead of the ball is a foul. It's complicated I know. Don't even try to understand Rugby Union.
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Rubbish analysis. Ever considered not polluting this forum with your constant waffling nonsense? You don't know shit about football, you're a FRAUD.
Mane was behind him when he was about to kick the ball, no?
I’ve got a serious question. Poch was the one who pushed for the Ndomble signing, right? He was the one who leaned on Levy to spend all the money, right?
So why does Poch then start Eriksen over Ndomble? Isn’t that an admission of error?
So why does Poch then start Eriksen over Ndomble? Isn’t that an admission of error?
First of all, losing to Liverpool at Anfield is not the end of the world. On another day, Son would have put away his chance and we could have gone on to win – we would all be hailing Poch a genius. But, that’s not how it played out.
I am perplexed as to why Poch deployed Eriksen as a Right Back. Personally I feel he did a good job considering and, he ran his socks off the entire game; getting up and down the field (haven’t seen the stats, but I recon he ran the most KMs of all our players). Cannot question his commitment; however he is NOT A RIGHT BACK!!!
Aurier and Rose are both liabilities. We know this, other teams know this…heck; I’m sure they know this.
Why did Poch allow Liverpool so much space on the wings. It was as if he was inviting Lpool to attack in their strongest manor. After the hammering we took in the first half, he made no adjustments at half time to prevent the bombardment. The goal was always coming. I am sure everyone watching knew that the change at half time should have been – Ndombele on for Winks. Push Sissoko out right to help Aurier and allow Eriksen back into midfield.
I am perplexed as to why Poch deployed Eriksen as a Right Back. Personally I feel he did a good job considering and, he ran his socks off the entire game; getting up and down the field (haven’t seen the stats, but I recon he ran the most KMs of all our players). Cannot question his commitment; however he is NOT A RIGHT BACK!!!
Aurier and Rose are both liabilities. We know this, other teams know this…heck; I’m sure they know this.
Why did Poch allow Liverpool so much space on the wings. It was as if he was inviting Lpool to attack in their strongest manor. After the hammering we took in the first half, he made no adjustments at half time to prevent the bombardment. The goal was always coming. I am sure everyone watching knew that the change at half time should have been – Ndombele on for Winks. Push Sissoko out right to help Aurier and allow Eriksen back into midfield.
But importantly, he deliberately put his leg in the way of the boot that was trying to clear the ball. No argument, that is a foul all day long.
Tell that to Harry. He has been working too hard for the league scoring title. He needs to just master that move of sticking his leg before the ball whenever defender kicks in the box. A pen or two like that every game would put him in 50 plus goals every season.
You're right in a way, but Harry doesn't have the leg speed to do that unless fortunate. Lot's of players do it but I don't think many do it as well as Mane because he is both quick and strong and a fucking merc. Everyone else comes across as a diver.
[Edit]: Rude not to say that I think Harry actually wants to play football and score goals in the old fashioned way (not a merc) rather than cash in his tokens for getting assists.
Mane fouled Aurier there. Aurier was trying to clear the ball but Mane tripped him from behind and acted like falling from it. If that was really a pen the rule needs to be looked and corrected.
You seem like a fake Spurs fan. Having witnessed one of the worst refereeing displays ever you refuse to believe the refs are biased. Mike Dean is not allowed to ref a Liverpool game but he is allowed to be 4th official for Liverpool. Where is the fairness?
If you are truly a Spurs fan then you are one of the worst fans in football....
Rather be a “fake spurs fan” than a fucking imbecile like yourself. What’s wrong with you?
Now knock it off before you embarrass yourself and this board any further.
it is try it, the games are so good now, its like the real thing, and lets you test your theorys.
all you do is get the same players as we have now, all their real skills and abilities are close but not perfect, set tactics, run patterns etc, and then watch the game play out against other teams set up, enjoy.
So much to say. Mostly agree. Its not the end of the world and a shit load better than most of the games in the league this season and not the stuffing most were expecting when the team was announced. Kinda like Man City but with more chances but less points.
Eriksen didn't play right back. Poch just watched how ManUre played last week and tried to do the same (wide players cutting out the passing lines to the FBs), but we did it with a back four not a three which meant we were short in the midfield. That's fine but it begs the question of the Liverpool midfield - space is there lads - pass your way through. They couldn't because they lack a creative player. Lots of huff and puff (good huff and puff - Fabinho is fantastic box to box) but no genius like Coutinho. It worked. Front 3 stifled, FBs starved and a workhorse midfield left passing it to themselves. Good work Poch.
Then Klopp brought more men into his midfield, notably Firminho whenever the ball came near and our wide players had to tuck in to be more narrow. That allowed Robertson and TAA space and clear passing lanes. That's how the dippers dominate teams - by using those positions. Klopp didn't need his plan B because he read the analysis from the ManU game made damn sure he solved the problem when his FBs got starved of service. Thanks Fenway for your infinite budget super computer.
What is interesting is to see how other teams try to solve what is now obvious. Good work Ole
What is disappointing is that we didn't see our plan A after 1 min. How we changed after JK figured out how to fix his FB plans (we didn't) and that a more creative, forward thinking midfield (NDombele) who can break lines with his passing and running making the midfield turn and become immediately less effective.
Give me a like if you got this far. I just realised how much I've written. There's probably sex in there somewhere, I can't tell.
Not all that from the bin dippers but we couldn't come up with a plan B. They are well trained, well motivated and relentless with a very talented front 3.
We are behind. The league doesn't lie.
What was the score today? Or are you still playing to get the right lineup?
I did that but was even worse than as a player so gave us. Came here instead. Life's a bitch.
ive been siding with poch the whole way and I think he can get this team playing well, already signs we are coming back - but the team selection fucking needs to change, bloody drop eriksen that one really is unforgivable now - ndombele and le celso have to start, they've bedded into the team now - time to play our X11 every time now
Lol. Remove that Tin Foil Hat!!
Poch is the same old Poch. Nothing has changed. He has always had problems with making changes during the game. His philosophy is to play a certain way; and if that doesn't work, persist.
We clearly couldn't be expected to keep up the pace of pressing we had in the first 25 minutes. We had to sit back and absorb pressure in the hope we could catch them on the break. This almost worked with Son nearly getting the 2nd.
Its a shame that we seemed to abandon the 'long balls' towards Lovren. Kane was winning all of these.
just testing theorys and like i said its fun, and sometimes it gives you pointers, its not going to be 100% accurate, but it is closeish.