Match Day Liverpool v Man Utd, Monday 17th October 20:00

[Nilsson]

Which is such a handicap in the league.

But in the latter stages of a league campaign the games tend to resemble cup finals, especially in a league expected to be as competitive as the PL is this season. Klopp hasn't won a league title in over 4 years, has he still got it him? I'm not sure.

 

[Christian Slater]

I for one hope he doesn't, it'd be rude to ruin a long-standing joke.

 

[SALTIRE]

But in the latter stages of a league campaign the games tend to resemble cup finals, especially in a league expected to be as competitive as the PL is this season. Klopp hasn't won a league title in over 4 years, has he still got it him? I'm not sure.

Well we have six years to find out, but if he doesn't, being second best year-on-year to Guardiola isn't such a bad thing I suppose.

 

[Christian Slater]

Yes it would, why would you be happy with second?

 

[SALTIRE]

Yes it would, why would you be happy with second?

Being second-best to the best manager in the world isn't such a bad thing.

 

[Christian Slater]

Content with second best, the shame.

 

[SALTIRE]

Content with second best, the shame.

You better get used to it my friend.

 

[Christian Slater]

We're focused on getting to the top, not fawning over other managers.

 

[SALTIRE]

And I'd rather have no other manager than the one we have, but Pep is a bloody genius, gotta hand him that.

 

[johnnytodd]

Well we have six years to find out, but if he doesn't, being second best year-on-year to Guardiola isn't such a bad thing I suppose.

Dropped a clanger there Salty I thought that was Gdragons job to embarrass your shower?

 

[Christian Slater]

And I'd rather have no other manager than the one we have, but Pep is a bloody genius, gotta hand him that.

You'd rather have your manager than someone you just called 'the best manager in the world'?

 

[SALTIRE]

You'd rather have your manager than someone you just called 'the best manager in the world'?

In this instance yes, yes I would.

 

[Christian Slater]

That's one of the dumbest things you've said to date.

 

[epic73]

Content with second best, the shame.

He's from Scotland, let him have his moment. He doesn't get many.

 

[Stevencc]

This is just a technicality but shouldn't we wait until Liverpool actually finish second before we start slapping Salty on the back and singing "For He's a Jolly Good Fellow"?

 

[johnnytodd]

Explain yourself Salty and hurry up i want to go to bed.

 

[SALTIRE]

That's one of the dumbest things you've said to date.

Cheers, I do try!

Anyway whats your thoughts on the game and where you're at under Mourinho generally?

 

[SALTIRE]

He's from Scotland, let him have his moment. He doesn't get many.

Ah epic, bless you; I may come from a wee country, but I am thankful every day I wasn't born English or a Yank.

 

[johnnytodd]

Cheers, I do try!

Anyway whats your thoughts on the game and where you're at under Mourinho generally?

Hell be happy to lose to the second best manager in a very poor league I suppose

 

[epic73]

Ah epic, bless you; I may come from a wee country, but I am thankful every day I wasn't born English or a Yank.

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[SALTIRE]

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It is what it is, and actually says more about how bad you and England are with your populations and money invested in the game that you aren't higher up.

 

[epic73]

It is what it is, and actually says more about how bad you and England are with your populations and money invested in the game that you aren't higher up.

Won't say anything about England, but hockey, baseball, basketball, American football, and McDonalds are all more popular in America than football.

 

[Christian Slater]

Cheers, I do try!

Anyway whats your thoughts on the game and where you're at under Mourinho generally?

I fear we'll get drilled and I'm not looking forward to it.

We're playing positive football and have attempts at goal now, so that's progress. Mourinho is still working it out but he's quick to remedy things that aren't working. He doesn't stand for poor performances from players and has dropped everyone that has had a run of bad games.

 

[SALTIRE]

Listening to The Anfield Wrap and they are putting in a case for Ings to perhaps be given a tryout at least for the bench. He's banging the goals in for the U-23's and we know he can do it at PL level, and with Sturridge perhaps playing two games for England, Origi not looking quite sharp enough yet this season, and Firmino and Coutinho not getting back to Saturday; there is maybe a case for Ings to be included?

 

[SALTIRE]

I fear we'll get drilled and I'm not looking forward to it.

We're playing positive football and have attempts at goal now, so that's progress. Mourinho is still working it out but he's quick to remedy things that aren't working. He doesn't stand for poor performances from players and has dropped everyone that has had a run of bad games.

You could be playing us at the right time though after an international break, particularly if we are sluggish. Klopp has had the side playing a match behind closed doors so trying to keep the lads that stayed behind sharp. It looks from a Man Utd pov that things aren't quite clicking as yet but you are getting there; I'm sure that'll be the case as the season moves forward, just hopefully not from next Monday thanks!

 

[G-Dragon]

So no Lallana and Wijnaldum for Monday. Pogba scores a screamer. Surely United are favorites now??

 

[Stevencc]

Look how small his testicles are, lads!

 

[Bilo]

Raisin balls unite!

 

[merseyboyred]

So no Lallana and Wijnaldum for Monday. Pogba scores a screamer. Surely United are favorites now??

Can & Coutinho into the central 3 isn't too bad, but annoying we'll be missing both those two who've started the season very well.

 

[johnnytodd]

Henderson captain of England lolz