Semi-final 1st leg...
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Liverpool v Fulham (Anfield): Wednesday 10th January, 8pm
🌟🌟 Come On Fulham 🌟🌟
Jamie Redknapps interviewing his hero Palhinha 😊
 ::scarf::
COYWÂ ::scarf::
Whew! Just found the match day thread.
COYW!! Score early & often... ::scarf::
Come on Fulham
well done leno
Need to absorb this early pressure without conceding
hesgoal is working... ::smile::
Damn they've worked out our weakness... just try and tackle our defenders when they dwell on the ball!
well done again leno - getting a tad worried.
saved by robinson - they are all over us at the moment.
Here we go again, 2 Liverpool commentators constantly talking them up.... I am getting annoyed and soon will turn off the sound.
I think the ref realised he'd called that one wrong
We need Leno to be perfect.
10 mins gone, Liverpool in full control at the moment
Without Cairney and Iwobi we just have very little ability to progress the ball especially through the middle. Think we have gone too defensive here.
Both Reed and Reid were too much. Needed either Wilson or Cairney.
Missing Cairney's ability to get us up the pitch at the moment
Quote from: jarv on January 10, 2024, 08:10:54 PMHere we go again, 2 Liverpool commentators constantly talking them up.... I am getting annoyed and soon will turn off the sound.
I don't think Sky have said anything positive about us so far
Already missing Cairney ability to keep position and link midfield to attack
Not sure about this setup currently
Have we touched the ball yet...
perhaps our plan is to soak it up, then catch them out.
Quote from: keithh on January 10, 2024, 08:15:31 PMperhaps our plan is to soak it up, then catch them out.
With the players they have, I don't think this is a wise strategy.
Quote from: keithh on January 10, 2024, 08:15:31 PMperhaps our plan is to soak it up, then catch them out.
I can't see what other option we have?
These Liverpool reserve players I keep hearing about are still £40m players
We're set-up how Rotherham were last Friday... Eleven men in our own half.
Not enjoying how negative we are at all. Totally unambitious.
Also I think we're just inviting them to attack us.
Yes!
Get in there. ::scarf:: 1-0
Yesssssss
The strategy is to have them run themselves into the ground...
Get in!!!!
WILLIAN
yes yes yes yes
 ::wine::
Don Goodman just said something positive!
YEEEs
Yes Willian! ::scarf::
Haha! Yes!
Just saw it... WILLIAN (I am way behind).
Only 70+ mins to go. Time for another.
first corner of the match on 20 mins
Did the Lino miss an important offside there?
Well that's changed things
No card for Klopp then?
liverpool get yellow card.
It's a game of 4 halves
Pereira really does overdramatise the hell out of any contact.
The sniper in the Kop end got Andreas..
He rolled back and forth, but seems ok now..
Doesn't this ref realize that Stool doesn't get yellow cards?
Everyone else does the sh*thousery so we must do to.
The press breaks down if raul doesn't participate
It ain't the Fulham way though...
bugger, robinson should have done better.
Imagine the uproar if VVD got a second yellow card there
Don Goodman is such a tw4t. I would have loved to have heard what he would have said about Jota falling over last week to cheat a penalty.
Quote from: ron on January 10, 2024, 08:29:42 PMIt ain't the Fulham way though...
Of which I am so glad.
Quote from: SP on January 10, 2024, 08:30:46 PMImagine the uproar if VVD got a second yellow card there
They should go after him and get him sent off.
What is Toisin on tonight?
Willian playing a blinder atm
It's like listening to a Liverpool fan channel on Sky.
Tosin is being way too casual with the ball, as per usual.
Crikey Tosin has been really lazy on the ball.
Quote from: SP on January 10, 2024, 08:33:59 PMWhat is Toisin on tonight?
The brink of disaster as I can see..
If Tosin gifts them a goal I'll go spare.
Quote from: SimonDaviesEnjoyer on January 10, 2024, 08:34:22 PMIt's like listening to a Liverpool fan channel on Sky.
They again seem to be rooting for and encouraging them on, bizarre
palhinha working hard. bobby nearly scored.
Robinson's crossing is above par today
Robinson having an attacking blinder today, gokd distribution
Don Goodman perplexed that BDR didn't shoot first time from a chance that was at chest height, behind him on his weaker foot? How do some people become commentators?!
I think the ref is putting his Liverpool goggles on
Why hasn't Klopp got a yellow
Quote from: Deeping_white on January 10, 2024, 08:40:06 PMDon Goodman perplexed that BDR didn't shoot first time from a chance that was at chest height, behind him on his weaker foot? How do some people become commentators?!
Conversely, how do some people become professional footballers?
The Japanese commentators are remarking on Marco's choice of outerwear- wearing a Fulham coat tonight instead of the usual Moncler...
Not bad lads.
Quote from: St Eve on January 10, 2024, 08:42:39 PMWhy hasn't Klopp got a yellow
Because teeth whitening is really good these days.
That's brilliant play from Harrison
Great pressing from HR
Reed making some good decisions as well today
So far so good
We are full of running, hope we can keep this up for the 2nd half.
Excellent first half
Fantastic first half. Only thing that gives me pause: when they go over the top attacking Tosin and Castagne is far up the field.
Might be the end of the game for Reed after that collision with the keeper
I'm pretty impressed with that.
A very decent first half. We looked a bit shaky on the ball for the first 15 but once we got in the game we were dangerous on the break and quite solid defensively
Van Dyke lucky to be on pitch. Sky very pro Liverpool commentary.
What a half! Perhaps we can do a Boro.
Poor reed did brilliantly chasing down the keeper at the end there.
Hope hes ok.
Started shaky but really grew into it. Theyll come at us big time second half no doubt. So cool heads and lets hope we can keep exploiting that left hand side, robinson running their young gun ragged in attack so far.
Good half.
Harrison, Robinson and particularly Willian all looking on top of their game tonight
Tosin a huge liability on the ball with that high press. That needs resolving. I think the team should pass further upfield rather than passing across the line to Tosin. Madness is making the same mistake over and over again, after all.
Harrison Reed MOTM so far. All over the pitch winning 50:50s.
Willian close behind. Cracking goal, made it look easy, so cool in tight spaces. Also very smart in winning throw ins up field when we are under the cosh. Experienced head.. seen it all before...
Addendum: Robinson doing very well upfront beating his man too.
Tactical masterclass from Marco there. Lads have defended brilliantly. Aggressive all over the park. Reeds best game this season. Looked dangerous when we've got near their box as well. Never saw a replay of the Raul volley off the corner but seemed to catch it dead sweet...shame it got blocked. All around brilliant half from the lads.
If AP upset Don Goodman, I'd love to know what Goodman thinks of Grealish & Stirling's antics?
Just showed Reed's replay. Doesn't look good. (but I am on mute)
Great performance. Worried about Tosin though - a bit flaky
That was the finish of a class player.
Quote from: Milo on January 10, 2024, 08:53:25 PMTosin a huge liability on the ball with that high press. That needs resolving. I think the team should pass further upfield rather than passing across the line to Tosin. Madness is making the same mistake over and over again, after all.
Yeah they'll keep targeting him - I do think Reed needs to get closer to him and give him more of an option, at the moment he's trying to receive the ball the other side of a wall of Liverpool players (that's if Reed makes it out for the second half anyway - hope so, we need that energy)
Didn't realise that Willian had nutmegged Van Dijk, great goal
Very well played lads - Harrison, also Willian, Robinson - who said he can't cross? brilliant. Tosin needs to stop faffing around in possession at the back.
Let's hope we can keep it up in the second half - they'll really come at us.
COYW!!!
Beinsports analysts really anti Fulham
Now we must get ready for the second half ambush. A quick second would be wonderful
Sky commentators so pro-Liverpool it's unbearable.
I'm just dreading the idea that Silva might put Lukic on "like for like" for Reed. Please no!
I would rather juggle things around and have BDR CM or bring on Cairney.
Quote from: demeant0r on January 10, 2024, 08:59:12 PMBeinsports analysts really anti Fulham
ESPN studio commentators praising Fulham and very critical of LFC. Especially Steve Nichol.
WEll it isn't going to get any better than that, a great performance by our lads, Tosin a worry but if we can keep them down to a single goal in the next 45 minutes it will be a job well done.
Reed wincing on his way out of the tunnel, still suited up
The authorities will be furious if Boro or FFC make the final.
Quote from: St Eve on January 10, 2024, 09:00:23 PMNow we must get ready for the second half ambush. A quick second would be wonderful
....and of course survive the dubious establishment penalty decision....
Reed is warming up.
Quote from: MisfitKid on January 10, 2024, 08:56:35 PMJust showed Reed's replay. Doesn't look good. (but I am on mute)
Was a knee to the thigh. He should be fine. Would hurt like crazy when it happened and he'll have a spectacular bruise tomorrow though.
I agree with Milo, commentators so biased to Liverpool....
Liverpool knocking at the door
The ref is calling nothing against Liverpool - Reed needs to make his case
Looks like Klopp read them the riot act at HT.
Willian was just pushed over there!
We need some possession
These commentators are infuriating. How is this guy allowed to be this biased?
tim at RB is havig a blinder
Here comes the ref in homer mode
So close!
Quote from: Deeping_white on January 10, 2024, 09:13:11 PMHere comes the ref in homer mode
They are just trying to coax Marco into making incriminating comments after tye game
Giving them too much space to run with the ball in the middle of the field
Agree, ref is a homer. Might as well have a red shirt on.
Raul could have laid that off for Andreas..
That final ball in the last third is just not working.
Their defence looks a bit shakey
Jimenez stopped there
....and what was that from him?
they are gonna leave plenty of opportunities for the break
Question - would you take a draw right now if offered?
Joao is making some good tackles, but the resulting ball falls to a red shirt. With luck we could have had 4-5 more counters
Wrong ball BDR!
Bobby!
there for the taking
We genuinely could be 3-0 up here
That's criminal from BDR.
Sky praising their free kick that went straight to Leno?
Bobby?
I think that Goodman must sh!t red turds.
That should have been a foul for impeding Robinson in the build up
Time for Cairney I think. Reed hasn't been the same since that injury.
No VAR tonight!
Quote from: Milo on January 10, 2024, 09:25:11 PMTime for Cairney I think. Reed hasn't been the same since that injury.
It's a completely different dynamic tbf now we're essentially playing basketball with it being so end to end
Thank god for no VAR
Bloody deflection
can we sell tosin now
Need to take Reed and Bobby off and bring on TC and Wilson
cant say it wasnt on the cards, but that was unlucky
Well, that's cheered up the Sky commentator
Unlucky.
Anyway 1–1 is still a great result.
Let's bring on Cairney, regain control.
You should never ever turn your back. Poor defending by Tosin.
They'll probably kick on now. Good performance though.
Quote from: btffc on January 10, 2024, 09:27:54 PMNeed to take Reed and Bobby off and bring on TC and Wilson
Here they come
Reed letting Jota win that tackle was pathetic.
Quote from: Nero on January 10, 2024, 09:27:23 PMcan we sell tosin now
Why blame Tosin for that? It was Robinson who gave away the ball, followed by Palhinha and Reed putting in really weak efforts to win it back.
Quote from: btffc on January 10, 2024, 09:27:54 PMNeed to take Reed and Bobby off and bring on TC and Wilson
Absolutely
Let's just beat them 2-1 now
Oh dear
Ugh. The BDR opportunity hurting even more now
Got to keep our heads
Quote from: btffc on January 10, 2024, 09:27:54 PMNeed to take Reed and Bobby off and bring on TC and Wilson
there you go
Tosin, useless. Sell him now and get a decent centre back in before window closes.
Bloody hell
Gonna be ruing that BDR non cross all week
Tragic momentous f up
We lost composure at the wrong time.
Midfield were nowhere for the second. Reed looks knackered now
Quote from: St Eve on January 10, 2024, 09:29:16 PMLet's just beat them 2-1 now
Nah, 2-1 to them will be a cracking result from here.
We've lost the initiative as well as the lead here.
As I was typing the second went in...
At least the commentators are having a great evening.
Tired legs, subs made 5 mins too late. Not for the first time this season Silva..
Anyway..
Whatever happens we mustn't let them score again.
Strength off the bench we simply can't match
That's just a really good goal, but we've let ourselves down letting the game become basketball. TC should have been on 10 min ago.
shoulda, coulda, woulda
Why take Willian off? motm in my mind. BDR was the obvious choice..:
This is just like a few weeks ago. And I knew it would be.
Not sure about Willian coming off over BDR
Why is Reed still on?? Dead on his feet?
BDR's lack of vision looking costly now.
The ref giving them except the penalty
Silva loves DeCordova-Reid who is ruining us. Taking off Willian for him?
Tosin has been a disaster waiting to happen all night
We are falling apart. Let's keep it 2-1.
Couple of tired legs out there. BDR, Reed. Why bring off Willian? Why not Reed?
Quote from: akf on January 10, 2024, 09:31:49 PMWhy take Willian off? motm in my mind. BDR was the obvious choice..:
I don't get it.
Quote from: Nick Bateman on January 10, 2024, 09:32:48 PMSilva loves DeCordova-Reid who is ruining us. Taking off Willian for him?
It was unbelievable.
Quote from: sunburywhite on January 10, 2024, 09:32:50 PMTosin has been a disaster waiting to happen all night
And yet he is not to blame for neither goal. In my opinion.
Quote from: jarv on January 10, 2024, 09:29:33 PMTosin, useless. Sell him now and get a decent centre back in before window closes.
What happened to him?
dynamic has changed now. they are happy to keep the ball and just play it around.
Looking at the replay of BDR's counter, I'm wondering if it was a cross too close to the keeper rather than a shot.Â
Maybe a bit too generous of me
Pity away goals don't count double
Willian knackered presumably?
Liverpool player goes down injured and for some reason he's not heckled by the commentators??
Quote from: Sting of the North on January 10, 2024, 09:35:09 PMQuote from: sunburywhite on January 10, 2024, 09:32:50 PMTosin has been a disaster waiting to happen all night
And yet he is not to blame for neither goal. In my opinion.
I would say both in my opinion
Fulham still just that 1 shot on target.
Liverpool have been by far the better team, and absolutely swamped us in the 2nd half, feels more like a 5-1 performance by them...but it's not so we still have a chance.
tc should have crossed then surely?
Quote from: St Eve on January 10, 2024, 09:37:08 PMQuote from: Sting of the North on January 10, 2024, 09:35:09 PMQuote from: sunburywhite on January 10, 2024, 09:32:50 PMTosin has been a disaster waiting to happen all night
And yet he is not to blame for neither goal. In my opinion.
I would say both in my opinion
I would say there was at least 3 players more responsible for the first. And Diop should have cleared the second. He didn't even try.
The Nunez fee was up to £90m.
got to remember it is over two legs. all is not lost just yet.
Quote from: Sting of the North on January 10, 2024, 09:35:09 PMQuote from: sunburywhite on January 10, 2024, 09:32:50 PMTosin has been a disaster waiting to happen all night
And yet he is not to blame for neither goal. In my opinion.
He turned his back on the shot for the first goal he should have let him hit him. Very poor defending.
Quote from: TC's Sporran on January 10, 2024, 09:38:47 PMgot to remember it is over two legs. all is not lost just yet.
Yeah we just need to keep it to 2.
Lukic doesn't fill me with confidence.
I'd rather have Tete CM.
Lukic
Meh but Harrison gotta exit I guess
About time for Reed, nothing in the second.
Quote from: Sting of the North on January 10, 2024, 09:38:22 PMQuote from: St Eve on January 10, 2024, 09:37:08 PMQuote from: Sting of the North on January 10, 2024, 09:35:09 PMQuote from: sunburywhite on January 10, 2024, 09:32:50 PMTosin has been a disaster waiting to happen all night
And yet he is not to blame for neither goal. In my opinion.
I would say both in my opinion
I would say there was at least 3 players more responsible for the first. And Diop should have cleared the second. He didn't even try.
he turned his back on the first and stood still for the second. I'll take another look later
Gakpo a snip at £37m
Not sure Lukic will add here. Only Liverpool's profligacy is keeping the score respectable
The appearance of Lukic is akin to a white flag.
Tete would've put himself about at CM
Quote from: ron on January 10, 2024, 09:44:29 PMThe appearance of Lukic is akin to a white flag.
Not many other options unfortunately
Leno having a great game, too.Â
Leno Fulham MOTM
Psssssht. I suppose 2-1 us a good result.
Quote from: St Eve on January 10, 2024, 09:47:31 PMQuote from: ron on January 10, 2024, 09:44:29 PMThe appearance of Lukic is akin to a white flag.
Not many other options unfortunately
That's the difference - Liverpool with 8 players out can still bring on Nunez and Gakpo!
We have to hang on
Lukic actually brings some measure of control on the ball to the midfield.
We've made it difficult for ourselves though. Keep getting caught.
No booking for their player of course
If BDR is playing on the left why doesn't offer an option up the line when we have the ball?
Card happy ref, given a couple for nothing.
What a commentary...
" Not much happened in the first half, not so in the second..."
?
And no booking for that either
No yellow for that!
Great effort lads.
Doesn't the bus still have to move?
Hilarious from Robinson.
Really poor free kick
I would've taken a 1-0 down before the game so still all to play for.
We are still in it. Could be one of the greatest nights ever at the Cottage
2-1 not a terrible result for being a man down for 90 minutes.Â
Frustrating night. We fell asleep for 10 mins in the second half..
Anyway, still a reasonable result for us. In with a chance coming back to the Cottage.
see willian disagreeing with marco at the end,.
Disappointed. We gifted this to Liverpool. Probably fair on balance of play, but on the actual goals we basically didn't defend. Very frustrating.
Do we dare to dream? It's asking a lot, but this team can do it.
Pathetic honestly. We're up 1-0, chance to go up a couple more, but BDR decides to take a break from his brain.
Thanks Leno, again.
Quote from: Matt10 on January 10, 2024, 09:56:24 PMPathetic honestly. We're up 1-0, chance to go up a couple more, but BDR decides to take a break from his brain.
Pathetic?????? Nonsense. BDR worked extremely hard and contributed a huge amount.
All I'll remember is that lame shot from BDR with a squared ball the obvious choice.
Quote from: Matt10 on January 10, 2024, 09:56:24 PMPathetic honestly. We're up 1-0, chance to go up a couple more, but BDR decides to take a break from his brain.
He is usually so good at controlling the ball. He had a few clankers, esp. the Robinson cross...
I don't think the square ball from BDR was so obvious. On the replay it looks like Konate would have intercepted it quite easily.
Remember Juventus thought they had won after the first leg. ::scarf::
We're still in the tie, and that's not to be taken for granted. I was half expecting to be at least 2 goals down at the end of this leg.
It was a good effort overall. They got lucky with the deflection. The 2nd goal was perhaps typical of us when we drop heads a bit.
Quote from: ron on January 10, 2024, 09:58:03 PMAll I'll remember is that lame shot from BDR with a squared ball the obvious choice.
Maybe he was thinking everyone wil think I will square the ball, including the keeper and 99.999% of footballers so I might surprise everybody.
Quote from: bencher on January 10, 2024, 09:59:28 PMI don't think the square ball from BDR was so obvious. On the replay it looks like Konate would have intercepted it quite easily.
Yes, and I'm not sure if BDR could really have seen where Pereira was.
Good 2nd half. The love in with the commentator continues, some daft bird who know nothing about the game.