Liverpool thread 2019/20

[Newman Noggs]

Note the differences with City 17/18. Even if Liverpool win with 4 goals every game till the end they won't break our GD record of + 79. And even if they score 5 goals on average in every remaining game, they still won't break our GF record of 106 goals. Different levels of dominating teams.

And, of course, we didn't have a 3 month break in the middle of the season.

 

[Blueprint Blue]

This is a genuine question as I have honestly forgotten: were there constant discussions and Continually updated, Overly detailed potential outcome “when can City win now” flowcharts when we were running away with the league?



I don’t remember them if there were but that could of course be recollection bias at work

I do remember constant discussions of whether our being so far ahead in points was “destroying the league and ruining football” and “whether our dominance needed to be clamped down on in the future... For the good of the game”

can anyone with a Better memory than me

This is a genuine question as I have honestly forgotten: were there constant discussions and Continually updated, Overly detailed potential outcome “when can City win now” flowcharts when we were running away with the league?

I don’t remember them if there were but that could of course be recollection bias at work

I do remember constant discussions of whether our being so far ahead in points was “destroying the league and ruining football” and “whether our dominance needed to be clamped down on in the future... For the good of the game”

can anyone with a Better memory than me confirm?

The only narrative I seem to remember was 'how do you stop this city side' and 'is our league turning into a procession'.

 

[meeesh]

This is a genuine question as I have honestly forgotten: were there constant discussions and Continually updated, Overly detailed potential outcome “when can City win now” flowcharts when we were running away with the league?

I don’t remember them if there were but that could of course be recollection bias at work

I do remember constant discussions of whether our being so far ahead in points was “destroying the league and ruining football” and “whether our dominance needed to be clamped down on in the future... For the good of the game”

can anyone with a Better memory than me confirm?

Spot on mate,was saying the same last night,tonight at ten is a Liverpool special on winning the title unless we win of course,then it’ll be planned for next Thursday....unless we win of course,the delay factor will bring a wry smile to my face as each week passes by,long may it continue

 

[SebastianBlue]

I don’t go on the sky sports website or app and try to stay away from the bbc (although my boss and his incessant babbling drives me to glimpse at bbc almost hourly) so can’t recall any articles.

We know that the narrative is different. Pointless allowing yourself to be bothered by something that can’t be proved one way or another.

Carragher sat in the stand being paid by sky to join in with the Kop’s chants or Martin Tyler
implying that Ederson faked his 18 stitches is easier to point out but they don’t give a fuck because for every blue that fucks sky off, there’s 10 plastic rags or dippers who will lap it up.

Unfortunately, it’s difficult for me to get away from reading/watching/hearing it these days, as it is one of my only ways to pass time and engage with the world now, hence why I choose to discuss it (on one of my “good” days that I can functionally participate on here)

but I respect those that can and have binned off Sky and generally ignore the drivel

 

[Cellarite]

Unfortunately, it’s difficult for me to get away from reading/watching/hearing it these days, as it is one of my only ways to pass time and engage with the world now, hence why I choose to discuss it (on one of my “good” days that I can functionally participate on here)

but I respect those that can and have binned off Sky and generally ignore the drivel

Fair enough. Sorry to hear of your situation. There are a million websites to get your news from other than sky though.

 

[airfrance7]

"Not ONE opposition touch in their box, a 23rd home win in a row and a ton of goals already... the stats behind Liverpool's Crystal Palace masterclass as they prepare to end 30 years of "tainted" title torture"
Edited for accuracy.

There it is for everyone too see. "Masterclass"

Now, correct me if I am wrong. Where does it say Palace are a poor side. Just like the media did when when we played Arsenal and Burnley.

 

[SebastianBlue]

Fair enough. Sorry to hear of your situation. There are a million websites to get your news from other than sky though.

Cheers

Unfortunately, most all sport news sites, podcasts, and channels are doing the same as Sky, hence my and others’ frustration. Hard to escape the clamour for the “moral and spiritual leaders of football” to win the league... I suspect not only because it is Liverpool but because they are beating the “evil, dirty, foreigners” in doing it

 

[Cellarite]

Cheers

Unfortunately, most all sport news sites, podcasts, and channels are doing the same as Sky, hence my and others’ frustration. Hard to escape the clamour for the “moral and spiritual leaders of football” to win the league... I suspect not only because it is Liverpool but because they are beating the “evil, dirty, foreigners” in doing it

****s all off ‘em. Google “Natasha Nice” or “Leigh Darby” instead. ;)

 

[ali benarbia's studs]

fecking memes

 

[SebastianBlue]

****s all off ‘em. Google “Natasha Nice” or “Leigh Darby” instead. ;)

Done and done ;-)

fecking memes

not another scandal from Kyle...

 

[ali benarbia's studs]

not another scandal from Kyle...

No, its more klippity

 

[bobbyowenquiff]

It’s becoming a little toxic between the supporters, which is actually feeding that rivalry. Had a Liverpool fan try and give it the big one to me the other day. I had just been introduced to him by a mutual friend (who I really respect, and was still present) so I had to bite my tongue, but otherwise he’d be getting the rope-a-dope on Liverpool’s history (there’s no way he’d know what year his club first won the FA Cup, which I do, obviously, being 61 years after City first won it) followed by me playing my Joker of the M-Bomb if he refused to come to heel in an orderly fashion.

Cünt’s probably never been to Anfield, despite his unconvincing claims to the contrary.

Unfortunately they do have a pretty toxic fanbase and a very high volume of plastic armchair fans, particularly where I live in North Lancashire but, I also know they have a hard core of matchgoers. There is so much PR noise around Liverpool it is easy to forget that underneath it all there is a football club with some real fans.
There is genuine hatred now between the fans of both clubs and I think it's a bit sad because it detracts from the achievements of the teams who are truly brilliant. I think if you combined their defence with our midfield and had a merged front three from both clubs you would have the greatest team of all time no doubt.

 

[bobbyowenquiff]

Think that says more about Palace than the fabled greatest side in the world ever........

It says a lot about Roy Hodgson, another totally overrated manager whose teams play boring and negative football. How much longer can these dinosaurs remain in English football?

 

[Tricky_Trev]

Unfortunately, it’s difficult for me to get away from reading/watching/hearing it these days, as it is one of my only ways to pass time and engage with the world now, hence why I choose to discuss it (on one of my “good” days that I can functionally participate on here)

but I respect those that can and have binned off Sky and generally ignore the drivel

I’m sorry if you have mentioned numerous times, but what has happened? I haven’t been on here as often over the last month or so. Sending best wishes to you.

 

[SebastianBlue]

I’m sorry if you have mentioned numerous times, but what has happened? I haven’t been on here as often over the last month or so. Sending best wishes to you.

No worries mate — I have an autoimmune disease that was diagnosed in the last year after I stubbornly ignored symptoms for far too long, stupidly making worse than it needed to be earlier than it needed it be, and it has unfortunately Taken a progressive course over the last six months. The pandemic has complicated treatment and mitigation of symptoms (as well likely increased severity due to stress) and it often makes it difficult and time consuming to type or even voice dictate

couple that with still needing to Work, which takes up most of my free time most days, and I usually more of an observer and serial liker now, much to many hallelujahs on here I imagine. Fortunately — or unfortunately, depending on who you are — I have taken a full week and a half off starting today, football is back, and am having a “good” day today, so I decided to Subject all of you once more to the torture of reading and responding to my musings.

 

[Nellies left peg]

No worries mate — I have an autoimmune disease that was diagnosed in the last year after I stubbornly ignored symptoms for far too long, stupidly making worse than it needed to be earlier than it needed it be, and it has unfortunately Taken a progressive course over the last six months. The pandemic has complicated treatment and mitigation of symptoms (as well likely increased severity due to stress) and it often makes it difficult and time consuming to type or even voice dictate

couple that with still needing to Work, which takes up most of my free time most days, and I usually more of an observer and serial liker now, much to many hallelujahs on here I imagine. Fortunately — or unfortunately, depending on who you are — I have taken a full week and a half off starting today, football is back, and am having a “good” day today, so I decided to Subject all of you once more to the torture of reading and responding to my musings.

Wish you well mate and it's always a pleasure reading your posts so don't stop. My missus has Ms and stress and tiredness are the worst things for it so take it easy

 

[Tricky_Trev]

No worries mate — I have an autoimmune disease that was diagnosed in the last year after I stubbornly ignored symptoms for far too long, stupidly making worse than it needed to be earlier than it needed it be, and it has unfortunately Taken a progressive course over the last six months. The pandemic has complicated treatment and mitigation of symptoms (as well likely increased severity due to stress) and it often makes it difficult and time consuming to type or even voice dictate

couple that with still needing to Work, which takes up most of my free time most days, and I usually more of an observer and serial liker now, much to many hallelujahs on here I imagine. Fortunately — or unfortunately, depending on who you are — I have taken a full week and a half off starting today, football is back, and am having a “good” day today, so I decided to Subject all of you once more to the torture of reading and responding to my musings.

Really sorry to hear that. Wishing you more ‘good’ days mate, best of luck. Always good to read your posts, so definitely no torture here!

 

[SebastianBlue]

Wish you well mate and it's always a pleasure reading your posts so don't stop. My missus has Ms and stress and tiredness are the worst things for it so take it easy

Really sorry to hear that. Wishing you more ‘good’ days mate, best of luck. Always good to read your posts, so definitely no torture here!

Cheers — doing my best to reduce stress, hence the time off with more Bluemoon browsing

Hoping our lads will give us something else Positive to think about today and next Thursday :-)

 

[Cellarite]

Cheers — doing my best to reduce stress, hence the time off with more Bluemoon browsing

Hoping our lads will give us something else Positive to think about today and next Thursday :-)

If you’re trying to reduce stress, stay away from the matchday forum tonight and if Martin Tyler is commentating, for fuck’s sake mute your telly.

I also hope your good days outweigh the bad. Good luck blue.

 

[LGWIO]

Unfortunately they do have a pretty toxic fanbase and a very high volume of plastic armchair fans, particularly where I live in North Lancashire but, I also know they have a hard core of matchgoers. There is so much PR noise around Liverpool it is easy to forget that underneath it all there is a football club with some real fans.
There is genuine hatred now between the fans of both clubs and I think it's a bit sad because it detracts from the achievements of the teams who are truly brilliant. I think if you combined their defence with our midfield and had a merged front three from both clubs you would have the greatest team of all time no doubt.

Maybe its due to me having had to move over here and being away from the NW but I never really sensed a "hatred" between Liverpool & City fans. Been to a few games between the two over the years and never sensed it. Chatted with a few City fans in the past when i happen to have just gone to any game that I could and it happened to have City playing (seen City away at Oldham, Millwall, Hull & Palace over the years) and never got a bad vibe or animosity from them.
That said I haven't been to a prem game for a couple of years now...so where does this come from? I know we have the recent bus incident and the hacking, but does it pre date that...or is it since forums have become more widely used to find like minded souls?
Is it solely since City have become successful again?......then again maybe as I suspect just being naive?