Watch Your Back Harry
Are words I suspect going through the minds of many
Liverpool supporters this evening after our victory at Sunderland.
As we all know Liverpool do not appear to travel well on the
road and particularly under Roy Hodgson our away record was dire. Having
already won away already with Kenny, would this afternoon's game become another
notch in his claim for permanent management status from John Henry. John Henry incidentally I understand was at
the game and a good performance was needed by all.
Liverpool were also aware that they had to seek retribution
for the beach ball incident last season - an incident that I suspect will live
on in the memories of people for many season to come. It had to be done in the
right and proper way of course, but nobody at the start of the game, would have
believed it would be down to referee Kevin Friend and his fourth official to
ensure that Liverpool got revenge.
The game itself started after yet another impeccably
observed minutes silence for the people of Japan and at first gave the
impression that it was going to be yet another dire performance. For the first fifteen minutes Liverpool did
not seem to know where they were or what to do, although Jay Spearing was
already giving us an indication of what a great game he would have. Then Mensah
decided he was having none of it and clipped Jay who fell and immediately
referee Kevin Friend awarded Liverpool a free kick, only to be told by his
linesman that Jay was actually caught in the area and a penalty should have
been given. Several seconds later, the
decision was changed and Dirk Kuyt stood up and shot the ball straight into the
back of the net. Liverpool was one up.
which of course signalled the usual complaints from Steve Bruce, but with
Sunderland that is part and parcel of the day.
This livened up the team and it became evident very quickly
that Liverpool were gaining the momentum although Sunderland did have a further
slice of bad luck. Steve Bruce had to make two very early substitutions and jig
his team around to give them any chance of reganing the momentum. This they did
not and at half time Liverpool went down to the dressing rooms in the lead but
with a very tired looking Andy Carroll.
I will honest when I say I thought he would be substituted
at half time but Kenny thought differently and out he came still looking for
the elusive first goal for his new club.
It was unfortunately not going to be his day though and with twenty
minutes left to play, he was replaced by Ngog.
Although Andy showed promise and certainly indicated that he will be be
good in the air, the lad is not yet match fit so we should not expect too much
as yet.
Suarez on the other hand, well what can you say about that
young man. After having a pretty mundane
first half where he was getting frustrated through lack of pace, he come out
with all guns blazing and we began to see the Suarez, we had seen during the game
against Manchester United. He moved in and out of the Sunderland defence
causing problems which gained us a couple of free kicks. These were both taken
and kicked over the bar which of course was a great shame. Then it happened, some fancy moves from Dirk
Kuyt who linked up with Suarez and from an impossible angle came a wonderful
goal.
Liverpool were winning, the travelling Liverpool contingent
were singing as loud as they could and the afternoon could not have been more
perfect, until suddenly Suarez pulled up with what is believed to be a groin
injury. He was immediately replaced by
Joe Cole who for the remaining eight minutes of the game was barely noticed.
The game finished with the lads doing a celebration to
announce the arrival of young Pedro Lucas and of course Kenny had one of those
wonderful smiles on his face. Bruce on
the other hand was fuming, but that is what football is all about.
The win today has of course brought us closer to Tottenham
and the fifth place spot in the league. Which, of course, is now our only route
into Europe next season? To get it of
course, we really have to win all our remaining games and by doing so, send a
message to Harry that confirms we are on our way back. Tottenham may think they have a European
place awaiting them if they falter in this season's competition, but going by
today my message to Harry is to watch your back
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i think we can reach 4th spot!!! call me crazy but never say never!!! we have also games against both city and tottenham +they have couple of hard games in front of them!!8th games left
I think Liverpool can catch spurs, especially if they beat them, that's another 3 points chalked off.
I agree with Alex...look at the fixtures coming up. Anything can happen this season. Granted we have to win almost all our games but our games against Man City and Tottenham are real table climbing opportunities...and look who they have yet to play.
4th place is definately up for grabs!
I agree with Alex...look at the fixtures coming up. Anything can happen this season. Granted we have to win almost all our games but our games against Man City and Tottenham are real table climbing opportunities...and look who they have yet to play.
4th place is definately up for grabs!
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