The Football Thread - Page 1984

**Ace1965** · April 9th, 2017, 01:46 AM

The Liverpool game today looked like a tale of two halves. First half Stoke looked more in control, scored right before halftime, it was looking like it could be a long day for Liverpool.

Second half Couthino and Firmino come on and immediately the tables turned and Liverpool was more in control. One goal by each of them and some great saves from Mignolet and they managed to save the day.

**Devius** · April 9th, 2017, 03:14 PM

Result: Sunderland 0-3 Man Utd
Ibrahimovic, Mkhitaryan & Rashford on target
Larsson sent off for tackle on Herrera

[EDIT]
Result: Everton 4-2 Leicester
Davies gives Everton lead after 15 seconds
Slimani equalises after four minutes
Albrighton free-kick goes straight in - Everton Goalie Robles misjudges flight
Romelu Lukaku equalises for Everton
Phil Jagielka puts the Toffees in front at half time.
Lukaku's 23rd top-flight goal of the season seals victory after the break.

**footstep** · April 9th, 2017, 04:43 PM

Lyon 1 4 home.
I suppose they left this one, for Thursday and Europa league match.

**Greenman** · April 9th, 2017, 10:51 PM

Not quite sure what Klopp was doing in the Stoke City v Liverpool game, I mean Ben Woodburn has got a lot of potential and Trent Alexander-Arnold looks a good bet for the future but the game had to change with Coutinho and Firmino coming on and thank goodness it did(with Mané, Lallana, Ings, Henderson all out injured) along with Sturridge and Origi and that turned the game to our advantage-two great goals which could be potential goals of the month contenders-Firmino's long range shot was fantastic. I do wish these footballers would remember if you remove your shirt you will pick up a needless yellow card!

**Ace1965** · April 10th, 2017, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Greenman

Not quite sure what Klopp was doing in the Stoke City v Liverpool game, I mean Ben Woodburn has got a lot of potential and Trent Alexander-Arnold looks a good bet for the future but the game had to change with Coutinho and Firmino coming on and thank goodness it did(with Mané, Lallana, Ings, Henderson all out injured) along with Sturridge and Origi and that turned the game to our advantage-two great goals which could be potential goals of the month contenders-Firmino's long range shot was fantastic. I do wish these footballers would remember if you remove your shirt you will pick up a needless yellow card!

I think in Coutinho's case he had been sick because I heard Klopp's postgame interview and he said Coutinho had dropped something like 3kg in 3 days or something like that. He probably would rather not have played him at all but it got desperate. Liverpool getting outplayed in the 1st half kind of made that decision for Klopp.

But you're absolutely right about Firmino taking his shirt off. That's like these stupid NFL players over here clearly making a touchdown celebration that's going to bring an unsportsmanlike flag and costing his team 15 yards on the kickoff.

**pierrelm** · April 10th, 2017, 08:22 PM

One footnote from the weekend - the ref in the Spurs game who let the game run played an advantage for Delle Alli to slot home a beauty. Well played Sir!.
In exactly the way the linesman and ref didn't at Elland Road, when Wood turned off the shoulder of the last defender after the ball was played through, slotted it past the keeper only for the chuckle bros to show ineptitude in officiating is still alive and kicking.
Talking of ineptitude, Arsenal now 2-0 down at Selhurst Park. Apparently Walcott is the first team captain? Says it all, really. Wenger is ten years past his best and 2 or 3 into his dotage...

Palace now 3-0 up and the Holmesdale are 'Glad All Over' - Selhurst is an odd, near-on grotty ground, but since I first saw Leeds play there back in the late 60's there's always been a noisy crowd. Good on 'em.

**victor meldrew** · April 10th, 2017, 09:30 PM

Will it be the Billy Wright saga all over again for the Gooners?

Never seen so many Arsenal players falling down at the slightest knock and the sad faces of those supporters in the away bit looking miserable as sin, with some choice words of advice at the end.

I still believe Simeone is the man they want, but he is not available untill 2018, so maybe AW next year or an interim for twelve months.

Tony Adams named new Granada manager, now there's a thought.

**judy84** · April 10th, 2017, 09:48 PM

Is that the Spanish club or the motorway services? Don't think he'll last long at either, even though he seems like a good bloke and was a very good captain and player.

**Roger Allott** · April 10th, 2017, 10:37 PM

Even if Wenger's team wins all 8 remaining matches, Spurs only need 10 points from our 7 fixtures to be celebrating the first Sore Arse Day in Premier League history.

So, when will the inaugural Sore Arse Day be? I'm putting my hat in the ring (so to speak) for the glorious occasion to be none other than Sunday 30th April, when they'll have to put up with the embarrassment of it happening just after the final whistle of what is scheduled to be the last ever derby game at WHL.

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**mitchspur** · April 10th, 2017, 11:37 PM

Roger!!! I can hear the 'smirk' in your post!!!!!

I saw the whites of our players eyes on Wednesday night, cos I was so near the front!!!

The desire is there!!!

But I'm still the usual pessimistic Spurs fan, and it's all set up for them not to win another game 'all' season EXCEPT the one at our place.
Surely they'll have 'some' pride????

April 9th, 2017, 01:46 AM	#19831
Ace1965 Vintage Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Alabama Posts: 828 Thanks: 58,691 Thanked 9,695 Times in 817 Posts	The Liverpool game today looked like a tale of two halves. First half Stoke looked more in control, scored right before halftime, it was looking like it could be a long day for Liverpool. Second half Couthino and Firmino come on and immediately the tables turned and Liverpool was more in control. One goal by each of them and some great saves from Mignolet and they managed to save the day. __________________ Shaved pussy is boring. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

April 9th, 2017, 03:14 PM	#19832
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April 9th, 2017, 10:51 PM	#19834
Greenman Live Legend of VEF Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Underground lair somewhere in the world Posts: 20,353 Thanks: 30,936 Thanked 383,479 Times in 19,356 Posts	Not quite sure what Klopp was doing in the Stoke City v Liverpool game, I mean Ben Woodburn has got a lot of potential and Trent Alexander-Arnold looks a good bet for the future but the game had to change with Coutinho and Firmino coming on and thank goodness it did(with Mané, Lallana, Ings, Henderson all out injured) along with Sturridge and Origi and that turned the game to our advantage-two great goals which could be potential goals of the month contenders-Firmino's long range shot was fantastic. I do wish these footballers would remember if you remove your shirt you will pick up a needless yellow card! __________________ There was only ONE Greenman, and you accepted no substitutes! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Rest in peace MaxJoker-you will be sorely missed. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 20,000: Milestone reached!

April 10th, 2017, 08:22 PM	#19836
pierrelm Vintage Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Midst the fen mists Posts: 5,448 Thanks: 55,785 Thanked 72,898 Times in 5,420 Posts	One footnote from the weekend - the ref in the Spurs game who let the game run played an advantage for Delle Alli to slot home a beauty. Well played Sir!. In exactly the way the linesman and ref didn't at Elland Road, when Wood turned off the shoulder of the last defender after the ball was played through, slotted it past the keeper only for the chuckle bros to show ineptitude in officiating is still alive and kicking. Talking of ineptitude, Arsenal now 2-0 down at Selhurst Park. Apparently Walcott is the first team captain? Says it all, really. Wenger is ten years past his best and 2 or 3 into his dotage... Palace now 3-0 up and the Holmesdale are 'Glad All Over' - Selhurst is an odd, near-on grotty ground, but since I first saw Leeds play there back in the late 60's there's always been a noisy crowd. Good on 'em. Last edited by pierrelm; April 10th, 2017 at 08:28 PM.. Reason: update

April 10th, 2017, 10:37 PM	#19839
Roger Allott Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 7,937 Thanks: 10,958 Thanked 155,869 Times in 8,000 Posts	Even if Wenger's team wins all 8 remaining matches, Spurs only need 10 points from our 7 fixtures to be celebrating the first Sore Arse Day in Premier League history. So, when will the inaugural Sore Arse Day be? I'm putting my hat in the ring (so to speak) for the glorious occasion to be none other than Sunday 30th April, when they'll have to put up with the embarrassment of it happening just after the final whistle of what is scheduled to be the last ever derby game at WHL. . __________________ *If you don't want your beliefs ridiculed, don't have ridiculous beliefs.*

April 9th, 2017, 04:43 PM	#19833
footstep Lost luggages? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: France Posts: 7,268 Thanks: 92,097 Thanked 86,747 Times in 7,170 Posts	Lyon 1 4 home. I suppose they left this one, for Thursday and Europa league match.

April 10th, 2017, 09:30 PM	#19837
victor meldrew Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: At the bottom of an empty glass Posts: 15,772 Thanks: 531,752 Thanked 179,855 Times in 15,760 Posts	Will it be the Billy Wright saga all over again for the Gooners? Never seen so many Arsenal players falling down at the slightest knock and the sad faces of those supporters in the away bit looking miserable as sin, with some choice words of advice at the end. I still believe Simeone is the man they want, but he is not available untill 2018, so maybe AW next year or an interim for twelve months. Tony Adams named new Granada manager, now there's a thought.

April 10th, 2017, 09:48 PM	#19838
judy84 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Wilts Posts: 2,008 Thanks: 34,481 Thanked 21,433 Times in 2,021 Posts	Is that the Spanish club or the motorway services? Don't think he'll last long at either, even though he seems like a good bloke and was a very good captain and player.

April 10th, 2017, 11:37 PM	#19840
mitchspur Vintage Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 5,658 Thanks: 10,162 Thanked 87,375 Times in 5,774 Posts	Roger!!! I can hear the 'smirk' in your post!!!!! I saw the whites of our players eyes on Wednesday night, cos I was so near the front!!! The desire is there!!! But I'm still the usual pessimistic Spurs fan, and it's all set up for them not to win another game 'all' season EXCEPT the one at our place. Surely they'll have 'some' pride????

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