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[HarrytheBlue]

The brand has to be pushed in china, that is clearly part of the (generic?) company mentality. i agree, it's too much to focus on the Asian market and expect to be fit for the domestic games, but perhaps it is the price to pay for sponsorship deals etc.

Double edged sword.

But, still, while Pep complains about too-heavy a work schedule in the domestic and European leagues he's being pushed into taking the team-brand around the world. I'm sure this narks him as much as it does us, but in today's high-end sponsorship focused game and company fc mindset it has become par of the course.

At our level of game, with the expectations to win every comp, fatigue needs to be a concern that is factored into our schedule.

It showed at Wembley - but the teams total focus, as well as the focus of individual players is what got us through.

i questioned Bravo's starting ahead of Edison, but after he saved two against Wolves at the Etihad (2 seasons ago?) i wouldn't have put anyone else in goal for a penalty shoot-out ;)

i also questioned Foden starting ahead of Sergio, but omg the lad showed his metal. He went at them as soon as he came on, and to step up against Allison, for what was at stake, showed bravery and determination. He's come a long way - and as Pep says, we haven't seen the best yet.

Phil's about eight or nine years from his peak. The lad's talent and confidence is incredible.

 

[gkmcfc]

A few observations from watching it on the telly in a bar in Spain.

• Scousers aren’t everywhere
• We defended set pieces really well
• Great turnout from City compared to previous August trips

 

[come-on-barney]

Was there any trouble at the ground? I didn't go as I anticipated a repeat of the 2011 FA Cup semi. After that game I am hesitant of going back to Wembley when United or Liverpool are there.

I didn’t see any except a few getting thrown out of our end. The ones that I bumped into not one had a scouse accent!

 

[mancityvstoke]

Apart from the handbags inside the ground when a few scousers were escorted out of our end I didn't see any trouble either. It felt like we were outnumbered outside though.

Lots of City I didn't recognise.

The bogs werent overflowing and rammed which was a change. Seemed more of a family day out for blues and most scousers.

 

[Rolee]

Apologies if already posted, this is by far the best match report I've read

http://downthekippaxsteps.blogspot.com/2019/08/gallant-liverpool-take-plaudits.html

 

[55yr old teenager]

If they don’t consider themselves English why don’t they fuck off and play in the Welsh Premier League.

Yes they might win the league then!!

 

[Blue Til Death]

Apologies if already posted, this is by far the best match report I've read

http://downthekippaxsteps.blogspot.com/2019/08/gallant-liverpool-take-plaudits.html

Brilliant, he has captured the average dipper, blind leading the blind, moronic mentality.... Perfectly....!

 

[jrb]

Virgil van Dijk defensive stat for never being dribbled past still stands as FA confirm Liverpool’s Community Shield defeat is ‘second grade game’

A spokesperson from the FA told talkSPORT that the match is considered a 'second grade' game and therefore any stats don't count.

 

[Mancini Manus Domini]

Virgil van Dijk defensive stat for never being dribbled past still stands as FA confirm Liverpool’s Community Shield defeat is ‘second grade game’

A spokesperson from the FA told talkSPORT that the match is considered a 'second grade' game and therefore any stats don't count.

So when they sing 'You'll never walk alone' but they empty the stadium before their players collect their losers medals, does that not count either?

 

[mancityvstoke]

So when they sing 'You'll never walk alone' but they empty the stadium before their players collect their losers medals, does that not count either?

whoosh gone