So Kenny, who I believe once fielded a side of full-backs plus Rush and big Jan, has merely gone back to his roots, although relying on Downing and Carroll rather than himself and Rush to provide that genius, which may be the problem.
And I think I am half-cut. He whips a delicious low ball into the six-yard box. Reina collects, with no Bolton striker hassling him. That was a great run, and a lovely ball, and for what? Liverpool stream down the other end. Henderson, who has been Liverpool's best player so far, picks the ball up 25 yards from goal and sends a decent-enough low shot goalwards, albeit one that should never beat a keeper in the top division.
And it doesn't, Bogdan getting behind it all the way. Speaking of which The big man looks for the top-right corner, but only finds the hands of Bogdan. Not a brilliant effort, but not the terrible one he's getting grief for on ESPN. As it was, he was a yard offside anyway. Liverpool are playing with none, the demons troubling Carroll and Downing seemingly spreading themselves around.
But Carroll makes something out of it, flicking the ball onto the hand of Knight. Maxi nearly picks up the scraps, but Wheater hacks clear. Liverpool want a penalty. You've seen them given, but it would have been soft. See the third minute, kind of. Eagles runs into loads of space, making good towards the Liverpool area without so much as a defensive challenge to deal with. Cutting in from the inside-right, he flicks a pass forward to Reo-Coker, who lifts the ball into the left-hand side of the net past Reina.
Liverpool just stood and watched that. They have been abysmal so far today. Bolton, however, have been superb. Still, that penalty non-decision will rankle the Reds. Maxi's shot is blocked by Wheater, who is proving himself a more-than-adequate replacement for Gary Cahill so far. Now he hoicks a perfect long pass right in front of Bellamy, the ball dropping on a sixpence, an invitation to attack down the inside-right channel.
But Bellamy can't get any power in his shot. Bellamy isn't the sort of player to let his head drop, is he? He chases after a super flick-on by Carroll. Bombing clear down the middle, he draws Bogdan, and dinks the ball over the keeper and into the net, just ahead of Knight, who's desperately tracking back to clear. Since going down, Liverpool have sprung into action, and that's their reward. He's a force of nature, that's for sure. No idea what it's all about, but it all ends in smiles.
Now it's their turn to prod the ball about with uncertainty, while Liverpool are trying the pass-and-move game that makes them good to watch when it's going well. He sashays down the inside-left channel and into the area, sending a low shot towards the bottom left corner, in an attempt to recreate Steve Heighway's goal from the FA Cup final.
But Bogdan is no Bob Wilson, and he covers his near post to claim the ball. He's an incredibly entertaining man. Davies the scorer is known locally, local being Bolton, as Mavies," writes Eric Hyland. Just a thought. Bogdan parries out for a corner, then claims the set piece. Up the other end, the eternally clumsy Adam bundles Ngog to the ground, just in front of the D.
The last action of this half will be a free kick in a very dangerous position. Reina is its equal. Great football all round. As the players walk off, Bellamy and Reo-Coker start arguing again. No smiles this time, at least not from Reo-Coker, who reacts with anger and needs to be ushered down the tunnel by his team-mate Knight.
Well, that was a half of two halves. Or, more accurately, a half of two thirds and a third. Liverpool were a complete nonsense for the first 30 minutes, an abject disgrace in defence, waving an increasingly confident Bolton through for two goals. Bolton's second slapped Liverpool in the face like a bucket of cold water, though, and they got their act together after that.
This is set up for a very interesting second period. I should have probably got this up about a month ago, in fairness, but you should know how we roll round here by now. And we're off again! No changes. Bellamy manages to kick off while talking ten to the dozen.
He's clearly in the mood. He nearly releases his man down the inside-left channel, but Knight gets there first. He holds off Knight's challenge to turn the ball into space for Adam, who bursts into acres down the inside-left channel. He's got Maxi just to his left, waiting for the pass that'll release him into the box, but Adam mulls over taking a shot himself, and eventually shoots straight at a defender who's closed him down.
What poor decision making. A corner for Bolton down the left. It's swung by Petrov to the far post, Wheater heading back into the centre, Steinsson sweeping a superlative volley into the bottom-left corner. It's a superb finish. Liverpool are in all sorts of bother now. Bellamy continues to put himself about, trying to break clear down the left, but Davies and his pal Reo-Coker edge him away from danger and finally take the ball away from him.
City might be able to afford to not sell the "shit" they are lumbered with, at least until they deem an offer fair, but Spurs can't and will get low-balled this Summer. I'm not so sure rix. Don't forget he has a six year contract. I could however see a deal being done with Chelsea if Sturridge was included in a deal. Well that depends on who would replace him.
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By elgenon Started 26 minutes ago. Liverpool F. Prev Next Page of Recommended Posts. Posted January 22, Link to post Share on other sites. Replies MrRed Posted January 22, If you are that good at statistics it must be tiring! Painful stuff. Glad I didnt stay up to watch it. Abrak 45 Posted January 22, SantiSuk Posted January 23, Posted January 23, Jimjim Posted January 24, Posted January 24, I was shocked by the performance. I was shocked by the lack of effort.
Fingers crossed for Wednesday, let's get another ! JacknDanny Posted January 24, Abrak 45 Posted January 24, Bellamy and Enrique have been our best signings of the summer, without a doubt. Abrak 45 Posted January 25, Posted January 25, Itarguably cost us Lucas against Chelsea and we have had good wins against Chelsea and City away 4th is looking like a long shot, so the cc would be a great win.
Best of luck with our diminished resources. Posted January 26, MrRed Posted January 26, Abrak 45 Posted January 26, SantiSuk Posted January 26, Ha ha Abrak - we'll be checking you stay up for every game for the rest of the season!
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