Match Day Man United vs Liverpool, Sunday 15th January 16:00

[Dirk]

Really, sorry, didn't read the whole thread. Please forgive me 1FF funniest member.

 

[Stevencc]

It's OK, I stole it from Carel who stole it from a commentator anyway.

 

[Dirk]

It's OK, I stole it from Carel who stole it from a commentator anyway.

Yes, I heard it from the commentator, too.
Anyway, this draw is a bit lucky for Liverpool I have to admit. And Mignolet was great today (have to admit that too, although I can't stand him)

 

[Stevencc]

Yes, I heard it from the commentator, too.
Anyway, this draw is a bit lucky for Liverpool I have to admit. And Mignolet was great today (have to admit that too, although I can't stand him)

He was, yeah. Origi was good and Coutinho impressed when he came on but I'd say Mignolet was Liverpool's MOTM.

 

[Pagnell]

Anyway, this draw is a bit lucky for Liverpool I have to admit.

I'm the first to admit when Liverpool have been fortunate but I'm baffled by this claim. United scored one goal and it was offside, how are we lucky to have gotten a draw? If anything United were fortunate to get a point. And finish with 11 men on the pitch.

 

[Nilsson]

Rooney coming on for Carrick at HT was a bit shit. If anyone had to come that early it should've been Mata.

We should've scored more goals but Mignolet played well and we've won a lot of games lately, got to look at it as another point gained especially as City lost. Pogba was poor but he's been great for ages prior to this and has probably never played in a game that fast.

 

[Pagnell]

Rooney coming on for Carrick at HT was a bit shit. If anyone had to come that early it should've been Mata.

Exactly what I thought. Especially given that Mata seems to have an irritating habit of coming up with the goods against us. A fuck up by Mourinho that was.

 

[Dirk]

I'm the first to admit when Liverpool have been fortunate but I'm baffled by this claim..

I can live with that. United had enough chances, especially Miki, to win this game and that they only scored 1 late Goal (irregular) was due to a great Mignolet today.

 

[Pagnell]

I can live with that. United had enough chances, especially Miki, to win this game and that they only scored 1 late Goal (irregular) was due to a great Mignolet today.

That doesn't make sense. United having chances and failing to take them thanks primarily to an opposition keeper having a good day doesn't make that opposition lucky. The keeper who had a great game is part of the team, therefore any result that transpires in his team's favour is surely deserved?

An example of good luck is the opposition having a goal incorrectly ruled out for offside. Or in United's case good luck themselves for having an offside goal given.

 

[smat]

Surprised Liverpool managed a point given their lineup. Good result for us. Not that it matters. Not that anything matters. Anyway, thanks for reading I guess.

 

[Kyle Hatch]

The offside goal is a hint of luck, but no mention of cowardcy in liverpools lack of attackive intentions second half, so happy to remind all of untied lack of ambition in the anfield game. Happy to sit back and soak up pressure. Of course the penalty changes the tactics, before that it was an even game both teams testing each other out, but after that Liverpool had maybe 1 chance to score, against untied 4/5 solid chances.

a poor game, both teams have and will play better again this season. A shame our little brothers put on a better game....

 

[Pagnell]

The offside goal is a hint of luck, but no mention of cowardcy in liverpools lack of attackive intentions second half, so happy to remind all of untied lack of ambition in the anfield game. Happy to sit back and soak up pressure. Of course the penalty changes the tactics, before that it was an even game both teams testing each other out, but after that Liverpool had maybe 1 chance to score, against untied 4/5 solid chances.

Liverpool spent the majority of the game trying to score and to win it, and went off the boil towards the end due to fatigue and being in the lead up until the 84th minute. United came to Anfield for a draw, and played accordingly. To be frank, it's a stupid comparison.

 

[Stevencc]

The offside goal is a hint of luck, but no mention of cowardcy in liverpools lack of attackive intentions second half, so happy to remind all of untied lack of ambition in the anfield game. Happy to sit back and soak up pressure. Of course the penalty changes the tactics, before that it was an even game both teams testing each other out, but after that Liverpool had maybe 1 chance to score, against untied 4/5 solid chances.

a poor game, both teams have and will play better again this season. A shame our little brothers put on a better game....

Well, Everton did.

 

[SALTIRE]

Yes, I heard it from the commentator, too.
Anyway, this draw is a bit lucky for Liverpool I have to admit. And Mignolet was great today (have to admit that too, although I can't stand him)

Bout time then that Liverpool got the rub of the green against Utd, its always the other way round; and particularly with the starting line-up that Klopp had to put in.

 

[Stevencc]

Bout time then that Liverpool got the rub of the green against Utd, its always the other way round; and particularly with the starting line-up that Klopp had to put in.

Remember the time Liverpool got three penalties at Old Trafford? Bloody United, always getting the rub of the damned green against Liverpool.

Pah!

 

[Full of Gas]

I'm the first to admit when Liverpool have been fortunate but I'm baffled by this claim. United scored one goal and it was offside, how are we lucky to have gotten a draw? If anything United were fortunate to get a point. And finish with 11 men on the pitch.

Liverpool were fortunate to finish with 11 men aswell though, surely Firmino should have seen red for raising his hands to Herrera?!

As for the game, I think 1-1 was a fair result, United were poor considering their recent form, although probably should have led at HT with the chances they had. Pogba, Herrera, Jones, Carrick & Mkhitaryan in particular had very poor games imo.

Origi was decent in the 1st half for Liverpool, & I thought Lovren had a good game. Although Mignolet was their best player, which say's alot.

 

[Pagnell]

Liverpool were fortunate to finish with 11 men aswell though, surely Firmino should have seen red for raising his hands to Herrera?!

Perhaps. But it was handbags for me, a reaction to someone trying to remove his shorts. Sure, you could argue by the letter of the law he could have been sent off but it would have been harsh. Rooney's stamp was outright dangerous play and seeing a red card would have been fully justified.

Origi was decent in the 1st half for Liverpool, & I thought Lovren had a good game. Although Mignolet was their best player, which say's alot.

Yup, it says he had a great game.

 

[G.B]

Liverpool were scared imvho and that, fans and players alike. Reminded me of the Villarreal game, the one that caused 101% of Liverpool fans to spend a week or so crying about the greasy Spaniards ruining the beautiful game and destroying the very essence of football. Almost broke the internet that. This display of cowardice is different though. Somehow. No shame, but absolutely expected from Pags and his like.

 

[Pagnell]

Ah GB, you're so predictable.

 

[Full of Gas]

Perhaps. But it was handbags for me, a reaction to someone trying to remove his shorts. Sure, you could argue by the letter of the law he could have been sent off but it would have been harsh. Rooney's stamp was outright dangerous play and seeing a red card would have been fully justified.

Yup, it says he had a great game.

Handbags or not, raised hands = redcard, not justifying what Herrera did, & he deserved to be booked.

Precisely, so to say United were fortunate to get a point is a bit silly when your Goalkeeper has made sure your side ended up with a point instead of none?!

 

[G.B]

Ah GB, you're so predictable.

reliable*

 

[Pagnell]

Precisely, so to say United were fortunate to get a point is a bit silly when your Goalkeeper has made sure your side ended up with a point instead of none?!

So United bagging a point due to an offside goal isn't fortunate? Righto.

 

[Stevencc]

Do you know what G.B stands for?

Great Bloke.

Imo.

 

[SALTIRE]

Remember the time Liverpool got three penalties at Old Trafford? Bloody United, always getting the rub of the damned green against Liverpool.

Pah!

Not our fault you guys lost it that occasion.

Phil Neville tactical 'analysis' on MOTD2 tonight, whats the world coming to.

 

[Full of Gas]

So United bagging a point due to an offside goal isn't fortunate? Righto.

But you're saying they weren't deserving of a point, when they clearly were, as your best player was your keeper?!

Offside or not, they deserved a point

 

[Stevencc]

Not our fault you guys lost it that occasion.

Phil Neville tactical 'analysis' on MOTD2 tonight, whats the world coming to.

Well there's something we can agree on, Phil Neville's analyses are a disgrace to punditry.

 

[SALTIRE]

Well there's something we can agree on, Phil Neville's analyses are a disgrace to punditry.

He looks like Mr Beans lovechild, nothing decisive about him and always panicky, a bit like he was when he played tbh.

 

[Pagnell]

But you're saying they weren't deserving of a point

Where?

 

[Stevencc]

He looks like Mr Beans lovechild, nothing decisive about him and always panicky, a bit like he was when he played tbh.

And his forehead and temples make me feel queasy.

 

[SALTIRE]

And his forehead and temples make me feel queasy.

The second most notable thing about him (apart from being Gary Neville's brother) is from a personal pov, that he is a fortnight younger than me. And whilst I myself am aging like a fine old Brora whisky, he looks as if he is going off like a necrotic toe.