Comments on: Rodgers Under Huge Pressure at Liverpool after WBA Defeat

By: Willie Gannon

Willie Gannon — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 18:26:41 +0000

Look at Liverpool’s first 20 fixtures.

They are easily the toughest in the EPL this year in the way they are structured.

Losing at WBA, in the manner they did, leaves Liverpool down points and therefore under extra pressure to achieve results to get them into Europe.

I consider Liverpool one of the biggest jobs in world football and the manager is always under pressure, but this year to achieve a top 6 finish; Rodgers is under huge pressure. if that is the target.

By: Don Boglioogi

Don Boglioogi — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 15:36:04 +0000

Did you finish writing the article and then change the phrasing to make it more “sensationalist” afterwards? Back Page Football indeed.

Why stop there though? Why not leave reality altogether and start writing about how Brendan Rodgers exploded in the middle of the pitch just after the final whistle?

“to leave Rodgers and Liverpool under severe pressure right from the off and facing a huge uphill battle to finish in the top six come May.”

Really? After one match? After dropping 3 out of the possible 114 points on offer? If this is supposed to be a parody of tabloid stories, then full marks. If not, I’d seriously reconsider this type of writing style.

By: Joe

Joe — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 00:45:34 +0000

He played at right-back against FC Gomel.

By: Brad

Brad — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 22:14:58 +0000

Thanks Willie. There’s a new article up on The Anfield Wrap that also highlights the problem with Kelly at right back. A central defender shoehorned into the full back role. At best he’s the type who will bomb forward and try to put in a cross. Ask anything else of him and the play is likely to break down.

The flanks are an issue and have been for the last decade. There’s clearly something in the water that makes LFC managers concentrate on central midfield to the exclusion of everything else.

Sahin would have been a nice addition to the midfield but ultimately I’m glad that he’s destined for Arsenal. Perhaps it will see a shift in focus with regards to any upcoming purchases/loans.

By: Willie Gannon

Willie Gannon — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 18:27:23 +0000

Nice comment Brad, and I have to say I agree with you on everything – especially Borini and Gerrard.

By: Willie Gannon

Willie Gannon — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 18:23:18 +0000

I’d read a little more so. Agger shouldered Long in the back.

Skrtel tripped Long.

Wall have our own opinions, that’s why we love football.

By: Willie Gannon

Willie Gannon — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 18:21:28 +0000

Glen Johnson is not comfortable at left full, despite scoring a goal from there against FC Gomel.

By: Willie Gannon

Willie Gannon — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 18:20:12 +0000

Did Liverpool have the third best defence in the league against West Brom?

By: Willie Gannon

Willie Gannon — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 18:19:03 +0000

It was both.

West Brom dominated the first ten minutes.
Liverpool dominated from 11-40.
West Brom 41-45.
West Brom 46-60.
Liverpool 60-70.
West Brom 71-90.

I suspect you are a sore Liverpool fan, but cheer up things will get better eventually.

By: Willie Gannon

Willie Gannon — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 18:16:42 +0000

The clearing header was poor.

Players, especially defenders, are trained not to head the ball back into the centre of the pitch from set-pieces.

Players should be marked and covered regardless of where they are standing on the pitch, especially on the edge of the box during a corner.

The closing down was not good. If it was good then Gera would not have got his shot off. Also, Johnson turned his back on the ball which is also something players are trained not to do as deflections from a half turned players often result in goals.

Charging down is done head on when done properly.