Injured before he even gets to us - we are cursed.

Quite enjoyed the game which makes a change for the dross we've had this season.


But wanted to mention game management. Can't remember the recent game, but it was one where we got ourselves back into it with about ten minutes to go, everyone thought we'd kick on but instead the oppo where much better and won it deservedly.

This was a bit similar. Had our usual quiet first half but I was happy enough, knowing we'd be much better after the interval. Got a wonder goal, could have had a couple more really but should really have seen it out at least. God, we miss Henderson in these moments. Someone out there to just manage those around him to not panic, to be patient and concentrate. But instead we just go to bits. Invite them on. Allison making a stupid challenge. And then the Szob red card. Allison has basically deserted the goal by that point. Was pretty clear that the difference between 1-2 and 1-3 was zero to us. Just let it go instead of trying to be a hero, hope Haaland makes a bad touch to let you in rather than commit an obvious red.

The whole squad just needs to go to school in the summer.

PTSD or mouth stuffed with cash?

Our squad depth is genuinely pathetic. Gakpo and Salah were both beyond awful again, but what can Arne do? No other options to replace them with.

We need a big window... and with no CL football it could prove difficult.

..and surely bringing Elliott back would have been a no-brainer

So many players are running on empty right now, but it's clear the boss just doesn't trust the likes of Endo, Chiesa, Ngumoha, and with good reason probably. Weird that Jones isn't starting more lately, wonder if something's gone on there.


But it does feel a bit like the club are looking to write this season off, meander to the end of the season with Slot and then bring Xabi in. Arne's contract expires next summer. Very weird for that not to have been renewed before now after such a successful first season.

that was a dire first half
luckily forest are poor up front

Again starting Szob at right back is really poor from Slot
we have our best and most athletic midfielder wasted in that position


Luckily he changed it as Curtis looked like a fish out of water in the advanced midfield role

Any more performances like that and Slot will be gone in the summer

My single biggest issue with Slot is how we we seem to have a very clear plan to play differently in the first half of every single game, to the second. Its almost like we aim to contain the opposition for 45 mins to play for 0-0 at HT in every match, then we go for it second half. Was the same last season. Cant understand the mentality in matches against teams we are favourites to win. Just wasting valuable time.

Its not all Slots fault CCM and I take on board the points you make
You only have to take the drop off with Mo as he had a mare yesterday
Konate i think realised hes playing for his final big contract
Ive posted previously the squad has been left short and Slot was let down over Guehi

I assume the change in the style of play is planned after losing our best pressing players but at times its so pedestrian
I suppose we were spoilt under Klopp but you hear murmurings at the match about disapproval of Slot and these are from the guys who are really staunch reds who go home and away and as i say never usually show any disapproval

Yeah the new system seems set up to practice the over passing routine, which is fantastic for low block teams to easily counter us. A few years ago it used to be the first 10 minutes , now it’s the first 35 or so

Indeed, but we can get or own back on Galatasaray before taking care of Chelsea and Madrid on the way to beating Arsenal in the final

Same old, same old.
Got what we deserved.

And whats with all of this turning up for a match dressed like its an Armani fashion show ? Its game time, you're about to go to war. Get your tracksuit on and get your mind into gear ffs.

Chelsea doing there best to hand us a top five place.
Surely we can’t f**k it up against Spurs.

And that was even worse.

If Chelsea hadn’t self imploded we would be out of the Champions League running already.

Zero chance of progression in CL or FA Cup either.

Didn't think first half was too bad. 2nd was shocking. Brighton deserved winners.

Thoughts on Salah ...?

Firstly I will say that he has absolutely earned the right to be called a Liverpool legend although there are a few above him in the real pecking order.

My own opinion was that although he was a prolific goalscorer he was also a prolific waster. Many of his goals were down to his 5 years playing with Mane and Bobby and also to a lot of creativity from midfield and down the wings.

I wish I had a quid for every time I heard 'fck sake Salah' as he cut in from the left and
a) ran into a defender
b) hit the ball straight at a defender or
c) hit Row Z

He has been in decline for well over a year now - tiny things to start with like penalty misses becoming more frequent and not being able to go past a defender with the blistering speed of his mid twenties. But lately he was a very poor shadow of his former self and we were playing with 10 men for nearly every match he played this season.

I'm glad they have reached agreement on him being released on a free as his outburst at Leeds was undignified and embarrassing both to himself and the Club.

But on a positive note good luck to you Mo and to your family and thanks for a load of special memories. YNWA

Not good enough lace boots of John barnes imo

this instance the use of the term the end of an era is appropriate

His stats were off the chart assist as well as goals

he managed to survive the transition from Mane and Bobby to put up his best return last season

Think the change in style of play has not suited this season- he thrived on the chaos and this slow style doesnt play to his strengths

He also misses Trents supply this season

In the same amount of games ,low 300’s , Salah has scored 100 more times than the vastly overrated Barnes for your lot so if you think goals are important Salah is far superior.