Luke Posted March 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 Ahh. Spurs are simply miles away from the big boys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 Mark Lawrenson summed it up perfectly 2 minutes before kick-off. When the teams came out onto the pitch and gathered together, Liverpool looked like a team. Spurs lined up as if they were waiting for a bus. They were beaten before the whistle went. They looked terrified. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 Paddy Power: "If the rumours of Tim Sherwood punching a player are true, that's terrible. It's not like they can defend themselves...." 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waylander Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 It pains me to say it, but that's Liverpool well and truly in with a chance of the title now. Credit where it is due, they are putting the results away time after time. I preferred it when you ManU fans were full of bile and denial - it was more fun that way. Talking of fun: "On 30th March 1964, Liverpool beat Spurs 3-1 at Anfield to go back to the top of the table for the first time since Dec. They went on to win the title." Of course it doesn't count if it doesn't involve Popes somewhere...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 (edited) I preferred it when you ManU fans were full of bile and denial - it was more fun that way. You may recall that when Liverpool appointed Rodgers that I wasn't too happy. There was a reason for that. The man exudes a certain arrogance and authority that no Liverpool managers in the last 20 years have. There is no doubt he has managed to motivate what I still think is a very average squad if you take Suarez and Sturridge out of it (I don't think the latter is getting anything like the amount of credit he deserves). The simple fact is that if Liverpool win all their remaining games, they'll win the league. If they do that it'll be a remarkable turnaround. I still think the title is City's to lose and a lot will hinge on getting Aguero back (I think he's back next match?) and keeping him fit. Whatever happens it'll be a good run-in to watch on TV. I'm looking forward to that. p.s. I'd prefer Chelsea to win the league out of the 3 of them. I don't see it happening, but it would be the most palatable result. City winning it wouldn't be much fun for a United fan, but for Liverpool to win it would be sheer agony. Edited March 31, 2014 by NewNiceMrMe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waylander Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 You did, I do recall that. See even if you take us out of the picture I would hate Chelsea to win it. I think I have had all I can stomach of Maureen so to win it on his first season back would be nauseating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Chelsea winning it would be a hell of an achievement for him. City should have romped this title. They have the squad to play in all major competitions without it impacting league form, yet they keep tripping up in games you'd not expect them too (after battering us). It could be argued Liverpool had a very easy ride yesterday. Spurs were woeful, disgraceful in fact, and provided no test whatsoever. Liverpool had a sterner test against Sunderland in the previous match and looked nervous. I think that will be key. If they start to show the nerves when it comes to 'squeaky bum time' then they'll not win. That's where I think Chelsea and City have the upper hand. Their penultimate game away to Palace could prove to be a real test too. Palace will still be fighting for survival in my opinion. The only real test other than going to Anfield that City have is an away game at Everton. That will not be easy. I think the Chelsea run-in looks to be the easiest of all - and I would imagine Cardiff will be relegated by the time the last game of the season comes and they have to go there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waylander Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Yep I agree with that all of that. That's why I said earlier I thought it was Chelsea's to lose. Still is in many ways for the reasons above Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 (edited) By the way, that last game for Chelsea at Cardiff has the potential to throw up lots of irony. Hypothetically, if it is all going to the wire and the last match... If Cardiff were to beat or hold Chelsea to a draw, and in doing so the title goes to Manchester City or Liverpool. the villain of the scene would be.... Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The agony of that would be unbearable. Edited March 31, 2014 by NewNiceMrMe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 I'm sure Ole would see the funny side. Until he got a phone call from Alec... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinspark Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Alec? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 To those that know him, yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waylander Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Even his GP calls him Sir Alex! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinspark Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Alex is fine. But he's not Sir Alec. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 He has referred to the Alex/Alec question in interview. He said that Willie Miller calls him Alec when talking on the radio and that Craig Brown sometimes says it but usually apologises and then calls him Sir Alex. To most of his family, he said said it is Alex and the Alec only comes from certain parts of Scotland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waylander Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 (edited) You ManU fans are funny - now taking to even arguing about the name of your previous manager Mind you given the way Moyes conducted himself on the day AND the result T_S needed something to be contrary about Edited March 31, 2014 by Waylander Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 MrMe is (annoyingly) correct. It's basically a lazy Scottish abbreviation. I only call him Alec to wind him up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 I'm quite happy to hear that Cleverly and Rafael have missed training. Hopefully they'll not play tomorrow.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Oh and I will make a prediction for both legs of the tie: Manchester United 1 - 3 Bayern Munich Bayern Munich 4 - 0 Manchester United Yes, I think we'll do quite well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waylander Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 I think you should go all out. Mata behind Rooney (+/- Wellbeck) and Kagawa in the middle. Of course that means you will have a packed defensive midfield.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Unfortunately Mata isn't eligible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waylander Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 D'Oh Of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calm Chris Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Robben will cheat, you will get a red card and the game will be decided not on playing merit, but on 10 men v 11 men. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 They don't like it up 'em. you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Posted March 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 I hate Robben. I'd like to punch him in the face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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