Liverpool 1-0 Aston Villa post match thread

[Beard82]

Was a though game - but I think we can all see what SG is trying to do.  I think we’re lacking on of the 10s in his two ten system - but I guess with Bailey and Bert out we’re a bit limited. 

I think our defence struggles with the playing out from the back - so I wonder what happens there - will they change that tactic
Or change the  personale in jan.  Ironically Cash who should benefit the most from the role he is being asked to play seems to be lacking any kind of composer in the final third

[Risso]

Was a though game - but I think we can all see what SG is trying to do.  I think we’re lacking on of the 10s in his two ten system - but I guess with Bailey and Bert out we’re a bit limited. 

I think our defence struggles with the playing out from the back - so I wonder what happens there - will they change that tactic
Or change the  personale in jan.  Ironically Cash who should benefit the most from the role he is being asked to play seems to be lacking any kind of composer in the final third

I agree, the short goal kick/pass to Mings or Konsa just isn't working. They get closed down and shit themselves time and time again.

[SoccerHQ]

Just a game to get out of the way really.

Hopefully we'll be on it v Norwich as they're playing really well v Man. United currently so won't be as easy as looks on paper.

At least 4 points from Norwich/Burnley and we should be top 10 on xmas day which will be nice reading considering the state we were in a month back.

[Neil Hawkes]

That was a great performance against a team who had not failed to score in their previous 30 games - yet it took a penalty to do it for them.
Yes our penalty claim should have required more due diligence - this will come.
We are no longer push overs and every team will be fearful of playing us now.
The next stage of our progression will be the players Mr Gerrard brings in to improve the team, and it would be very interesting to see where we would be in the table had he started the season, (as much as I adored Deano).

[Villan82]

Gutted we didn't get a point. Played well.

[Risso]

On the BBC, Gerrard was asked about the reaction from the Liverpool fans, to which he replied the only reaction he cared about was the one from the Villa fans. Good lad.

[SoccerHQ]

On the BBC, Gerrard was asked about the reaction from the Liverpool fans, to which he replied the only reaction he cared about was the one from the Villa fans. Good lad.

Would love to know who Gerrard's PR guy is. Given him some great advice so far.

[p_ad]

Battled well and gave everything, Liverpool are on a different level to us just now but that's we are aiming to be. The standard of refereeing this season ( not just for us) is appalling, var was supposed to stop all this crap it doesn't seem to be doing so.

[Beard82]

On the BBC, Gerrard was asked about the reaction from the Liverpool fans, to which he replied the only reaction he cared about was the one from the Villa fans. Good lad.

Would love to know who Gerrard's PR guy is. Given him some great advice so far.

Joe needs to have a word with him

[Steve67]

Their's was not a penalty at all.  He went down way too easy.  Cheating twunt.  Sky couldn't be bothered to show ours. Wankers.

[Lastfootstamper]

I've not seen the penalty award. Everything was fine until my, ahem, service provider went a bit Norman Collier, I rejoin as Salah's placing the ball on the spot. Shame, Mings played well again. Can I guess at him being simply outdone by quicker feet?

[tomd2103]

I've not seen the penalty award. Everything was fine until my, ahem, service provider went a bit Norman Collier, I rejoin as Salah's placing the ball on the spot. Shame, Mings played well again. Can I guess at him being simply outdone by quicker feet?

Initial contact when they came together, but he went down after that.  Mings didn’t seem to make any contact when he actually went down. 

[brontebilly]

Battled hard without the ball but our efforts to keep it were risible until we made subs. We were far better when Luiz moved into the middle. Peno was soft enough but Mings allowed himself to be mugged by Salah. Unfortunately he was at fault for that Jota chance too, unable to clear the ball with his right foot. McGinn battled like a trooper and Konsa was outstanding. Encouraging cameo again from Sanson I thought.

Martinez 7, Cash 5, Konsa 9, Mings 6, Targett 7, Nakamba 4, Luiz 6, McGinn 8, Ramsey 5, Young 5, Watkins 5. Sanson 6, Buendia 6, Ings 5

why so low for Nkamba ?

Thought he was shite. He's the primary reason we can't keep possession when being pressed. Second touch a tackle a lot of the time, like his daft yellow. Fortunate not to give away a penalty.

[Sexual Ealing]

Battled hard without the ball but our efforts to keep it were risible until we made subs. We were far better when Luiz moved into the middle. Peno was soft enough but Mings allowed himself to be mugged by Salah. Unfortunately he was at fault for that Jota chance too, unable to clear the ball with his right foot. McGinn battled like a trooper and Konsa was outstanding. Encouraging cameo again from Sanson I thought.

Martinez 7, Cash 5, Konsa 9, Mings 6, Targett 7, Nakamba 4, Luiz 6, McGinn 8, Ramsey 5, Young 5, Watkins 5. Sanson 6, Buendia 6, Ings 5

why so low for Nkamba ?

Thought he was shite. He's the primary reason we can't keep possession when being pressed. Second touch a tackle a lot of the time, like his daft yellow. Fortunate not to give away a penalty.

Too harsh, bronte, in my view. He was first to a lot of dangerous balls, and the 'penalty' was a magnificent clearance.

[Beard82]

Battled hard without the ball but our efforts to keep it were risible until we made subs. We were far better when Luiz moved into the middle. Peno was soft enough but Mings allowed himself to be mugged by Salah. Unfortunately he was at fault for that Jota chance too, unable to clear the ball with his right foot. McGinn battled like a trooper and Konsa was outstanding. Encouraging cameo again from Sanson I thought.

Martinez 7, Cash 5, Konsa 9, Mings 6, Targett 7, Nakamba 4, Luiz 6, McGinn 8, Ramsey 5, Young 5, Watkins 5. Sanson 6, Buendia 6, Ings 5

why so low for Nkamba ?

Thought he was shite. He's the primary reason we can't keep possession when being pressed. Second touch a tackle a lot of the time, like his daft yellow. Fortunate not to give away a penalty.

I think part of the issue is that the players he is surronded with arent that much better a lot of the time.  The players seem to have been bought / set up for quick transitions etc, and as a result arent as adept at keep ball