09 Jan 2026 09:32:23
So, my take on last night.
I give full credit to Liverpool for soaking up so much pressure in the first half. When the tables were turned in the 2nd half and Liverpool put pressure on our defence we looked extremely shaky and more than a little panicky. We definitely need to sort out the endless times we lose possession. Bit of deja vu going on there and I felt we were lucky not to lose. Hope the nervousness is not a sign of things to come as there's a long way to go. Sad to see Dec losing it, perhaps his driving ban didn't help!
Now for rhe positives ? how good was our star boy?! He seemed to be the only cool head when everyone else was losing theirs. and Timber, so calm under pressure. And I was really happy with Madueke's game. And how quiet were both keepers? that says a lot.
I'm glad Martinelli has apologised for his idiotic reaction. Lesson learned I hope. I don't see him as a dirty player.

I blame my other half for the disappointing result - he always seems to jinx the game when he watches. I'll have a word with him lol ? ?.

1.) 09 Jan 2026
09 Jan 2026 10:57:24
Good post Sally, hope you read the riot act to hubby. Just like to say I do agree with you Gabi but I think he saw the Liverpool player definitely make a movement to get more of his body on the pitch and that's what triggered the reaction.

Think he was a bit lucky not to get red tbh.
Our next 4 games in the Prem are Forest, Utd, Leeds, Sunderland and with the greatest respect to them 4 clubs we must be looking at maximum points.
Take care Sally
COYG.

2.) 09 Jan 2026
09 Jan 2026 11:25:40
As much as you'd like to give Liverpool credit, I'm of a different opinion. I think our tactics allowed them to look good. I think our fear of losing gifted them a point that most Liverpool fans didn't expect to get before a ball was kicked. Disappointed to say the least.

Also, who are you? We have another poster named Sallyjannine but she has a very in your face! in her name.

3.) 09 Jan 2026
09 Jan 2026 13:07:59
Haha I'm Sallyjannine too Sharpey lol
Seriously I do think Liverpool closed us down really well 1st half, it can't have been easy for them with all our pressing. but its fine to see things differently ?.

4.) 09 Jan 2026
09 Jan 2026 14:27:02
I absolutely respect that you have a different opinion. I was simply voicing mine.

P. S. The other Sallyjannine is sooooo much nicer. And a much better speller.

5.) 09 Jan 2026
09 Jan 2026 15:36:28
Touché Sharpey lol.