themanupstairs

1-0 to Brum.

Very impressed with Nathan Redmond, playing on the right wing for Brum. Skill, pace, and a great cross for the goal. Played things first time, but can also beat a man when he needs to. Lovely little player.

I'd take a rusty Williamson to start at home to Swansea, but not an injury prone Williamson. If he's still on the brink, I wouldn't risk him. If he's fit but a little rusty, I'd go for it.

A load of my Liverpool supporting mates are crying into their cornflakes at this result. Makes me so happy

Can't believe how many decisions Chris Foy got wrong today. If I were a Spud I'd be fuming tonight. Shambolic performance by the refs of late.

No surprise at the manner of defeat. No gripe with Pardew until they got their 3rd. Should have injected urgency and Ben Arfa into the game. They got nervous, especially after Ba pulled it back to 3-2. Ridiculous decisions from Gosling (to concede and get sent off), and the needless foul from Perch.

On the positive side, we know Santon exists, and can play a bit. Solid on his debut. Demba Ba is a very very good forward and scored two brilliant goals. Cabaye was good in midfield, but had too much to do. Simpson coped, Perch struggled. Obertan and Jonas anonymous.

Roll on Swansea

Absolutely no reason not to bring Ben Arfa on for Obertan now

BA YOU FUCKING GENIUS!!!!!! COME OOOOONNNNNN

Pardew make some subs man! ffs!!

Time for HBA and Best for Obertan and Ameobi

GET THE FUCK IN WHAT A FINISH!!! WHAT A PASS FROM CABAYE!!!

Shocking decision by the linesman. Makes up for the hand ball i suppose

Jammy cunts

Obertan is infuriating 

COME ONNNNN!

HTL

Are you all so blinded by your hate for Dalglish/Liverpool that you don't see the hypocrisy he's talking about?

 

 

"Luis is a fantastic footballer. People find it difficult to play against him. If they cannot beat him on the pitch because of his ability, they will try to get into people's minds. And that's what they try to do."

 

He continued: "If they are inconsistent (referees) with their interpretation, you can understand and put up an argument for every decision made, even if you don't agree with it. So a wee bit of clarity wouldn't go amiss.

 

"I think enough has been said about the game the other night and we don't want to put extra pressure on referees. We just want to be dealt with, like everyone else. If they've done that, then fine."

 

Dalglish was also quizzed about his views on the FA's successful appeal that means Wayne Rooney's England ban has been reduced two-matches.

 

He added: "I don't think it sets a very good standard that they appeal against Wayne's three-match ban. I think it calls into question their own disciplinary system.

 

"It's understandable because Wayne is a fantastic footballer, but it's not as if it was a 50/50 challenge he got sent off for, is it? If it's a straight red it's three games (suspension), so I don't know how they justify diluting it.

 

"If they can justify diluting Wayne's, then everybody else that appeals for a similar sending off in a Premier League game would expect to have their ban reduced. It's great news for England that their best player is going to be available for their last game, but I don't think it sets a very good precedent for everybody else."

you think I'd feel sorry for a classless cheating little dweeb of a human being like Suarez? Fuck him and fuck Dalglish 

TheGuv

 

Proper ITK stuff! Cheers Guv 

The fans didn't trust Ashley back then (and obviously still don't), so had nothing to be happy about when replacing Hughton with Pardew.

I genuinely would love to know how the appointment of Pardew came about. Did they listen to what he had to say and were insightful enough to recruit him on that basis? Or was it jobs for the boys? If Ashley genuinely had faith in him to produce the stuff on the football pitch and get results, then I hope he will continue to back him this January, as it is really crucial that he does.

Well done AP

Replays show Suarez's teeth were offside in the build up to the 5th goal for Dalglish. Goal disallowed.

I literally lol'd at that cheers Neil

His effort that hit the Ba had that been Rooney, RVP or one of the Man City boys then SSN would be having a wankfest over it, it was sublime skill.

I believe that was saved by Cech, if it's the flick you're on about. His header hit the post. Bloody good header mind.

Loved that bit where he dinked the ball over Drogba and came away with it. Stylish defending.

I thought at the time "that's the Coloccini in him". Terrific bit of skill, and I bet he picks up the confidence to do that from his captain 

Couldn't stop laughing driving in the car listening to the penalty save and subsequent goals for Wolves. Also, apparently O'Hara handled the ball just before Fletcher's 2nd? Even better

This is a painful body blow for us. One really has to hope we strengthen in January, else we're fucked. So gutted for the lad. For all his faults he's a quality blood and thunder defender who can actually play a bit.

Get well soon.

Redknapp and Spurs can cough up 25 million for Krul or go and do one. Much much prefer the latter.

Obviously injuries and that aside, I find myself desperately longing for the next match. The ridiculous non-red card only adds to that, but I'm just really enjoying watching us play these days, especially knowing we've got a good chance of winning each week.

Agreed. Which is why I'm desperate for Ashley not to fuck this up this time. We really do have a good thing going on, and if he allows Pardew to strengthen in January we could really push on and get somewhere. We have some fabulous players, who with a stronger squad and a couple of additions can bring back the good times.