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3 minutes ago, Sima said:

The significant thing about the lack of depth is that after 65 minutes and because we play at such a high intensity with our pressing game, the front 6 are completely gassed.

When you look at the bench and you can't replicate that same level of intensity with the likes of Wood and Murphy, it's an issue. Once we get another RW/AM in (like has been touted), it will be a huge plus bringing the likes of Almiron and Willock off the bench with the levels of pressing they show.

This^ 

Sky sports starting discussing the issue to then break short to get a pointless F1 update.

tbf I thought Miggy did well yesterday - his biggest achilles heel is his finishing. Just lacks composure but I thought he was our best player until he was taken off.  That being said I would definitely start Elliot over Fraser, you cannot know his work rate but he lacks end product.  Elliot just looks so much more composed on the ball and more likely to make things happen.  I know Eddie likes to bed players in but he looks ready now to start imo.

14 minutes ago, 1964 said:

Again, it's not VAR, it's the incompetent morons operating it.  VAR has the potential to ge a great asset but its like giving me Facebook, I can look at it and press some buttons but haven't got a clue how to use it

The issue is 'how' they use it as well as 'who' is operating in.

For a start it is meant to be used when there has been a 'clear and obvious error' but they seem to check everything forensically.  If it's not obvious straight away it is NOT a clear and obvious error.  It then goes down to 'opinion' and that's not it's purposes.  In those circumtances the on field decision should stand.

Secondly those running VAR should NOT be ex-referee's - it is impossible to take bias out of their equation.  They all work together so it will affect decision making.  They need to be people specifically trained in the role, much like Referees are trained in theirs but keeping the two seperate.  Those running VAR have to be totally impartial. 

He is going to thrive on Bruno's through balls.  

Just now, Dokko said:

 

Jan will be even harder to sign players. I think we've squandered a massive chance to move forward quickly. We'll have to wait till next summer now to see a real impact. It's blatant the PL are doing their best to clip our wings on and off the pitch, the only way we can fight back is by being so much better than we are now, leaving no doubt of the win. Any fine margin games we're not winning, they'll see to it.

I don't think it was the lack of trying in the Summer - though I also don't think the club expected to be shunned as much in the loan market.  Yes it will be harder to bring in the right players in Jan but I think we've proved that it can be done. 

Lee Mason needs to be removed from VAR for a start - he is an experience referee so has no excuses.

Just now, Dokko said:

Yesterday highlighted why the window wasn't the success many thought it was. 

It highlighted a lack of depth for sure - Murphy just isn't PL standard.  Though Jan isn't far so I am sure it's something we'll address. That said it wasn't the reason we didn't pick up points at Liverpool or against Palace.  

2 hours ago, The Butcher said:

6 games, 7 points. 

Not very impressive

 

 

You've watched the games right?

Be interesting to know how many points the big six have benefited from as a result of poor referring decisions. 

32 minutes ago, gbandit said:

Ekitike’s racked up 35 mins of football so far this season. At his age you need to be playing games as much as possible, merde

What did he expect? It's not like he's shifting Mbappe, Neymar or Messi anytime soon.  

2 minutes ago, The Prophet said:

Sky are getting stuck into VAR after a day of pretty shocking decisions. 

 

If you give a moron a computer, they're still a moron. The standard of officiating is the problem, not the technology.

It needs scrapping - Those in stockley park can turn a decision which ever way they want without accountability.  In a billion pound game that is far too much power for someone to have.

Did he really say that?

The biggest thing that was obvious today is our lack of strength and depth on the bench.

3 minutes ago, Optimistic Nut said:

Honestly thought VAR would help because decisions would be plain to see for everyone. How wrong I was.

I thought it was for clear and obvious errors - there was nothing clear and obvious about the off-side for Iasks second goal. It was impossible to tell so goal should have been given - advantage to the attacker.  And the goal today, what is the obvious error?  It is high time the Referees are more accountable for their decisions and explain them to the media. 

16 minutes ago, Jordan said:

It’s every game now we’re talking about a wrong VAR call. It’s absolutely shite, wish they would just get rid. Would rather the ref made the mistake than use it. 

The press need to pick up on this as it's ruining the game.  

I was going to bring in Tony but chose Mitro instead ?

I've not heard one commentator that could explain why our goal didn't stand today.  I think an independent investigation is in order - football is a billion pound business and referees have way too much power now to influence results. Referees should have to explain to the camera after the match why they disallowed a goal - if they did I guarantee this would have been given today.

13 minutes ago, Disco said:

Looking forward to the Merseyside Derby. An absolutely appalling referee decision in the first 5 mins to overheat things please.

A draw would be a nice result- bar that Everton win. Wipe that smile off Klopps face.

On 13/06/2022 at 16:32, Big River said:

we do need someone to play on the right...

still do 

He comes across as very mature for his age

Is he fit for Saturday?

They're also missing the point that there is no consistency to adding time.  Refs seem to pick and choose if/when they do it.  If Newcastle had got the winner the narrative would be the total opposite. 

Klopp - not only is he a bad looser, but he is also a bad winner.

I've given it an 8 - though was tempted to give it a 10 on Isak alone.