YET more points dropped at Anfield. Earlier in the season, the problem was the inability to take 3 points from games witnessed by the Kop.
Now even a point seems too much to ask. Such has been the wastefulness of the Liverpool frontline, they’ve had the highest number of efforts come off the post or crossbar, in addition to the innumerable chances squandered by wayward shots and ill timed headers.
West Bromich Albion should’ve been blown away in the first-half itself.
Peter Odemwingie’s 76th minute goal should’ve been a consolation for former Anfield boss Roy Hodgson. Instead, it became a victory for the man sacked from Anfield after just 191 days in to the job. Nothing taken against the man – sacking him was more a culmination of the entire team looking like fools on the pitch, than the manager himself.
He paid the price and went nevertheless. Kenny Dalglish’s side though, somehow look like starry eyed schoolboys themselves when they find themselves with an opportunity to score.
Dirk Kuyt’s first half shot sliding wide off the far post was a complete far cry from the Dutchman’s usual prowess in front of goal. Maxi Rodriguez had numerous chances but hardly hit a single shot on target.
Most telling of his chances came when Luis Suarez’s effort was blocked from the edge of the area and following a scuffle, fell perfectly for the Argentine to try and tap in to the far right corner. Instead, the shot went flying over.
Until West Brom scored, they looked shaky. With this is mind it would’ve made more sense to have a good few shots on goal to test the keeper. The players did that, except for the one crucial element – hitting the target.
Ben Foster must’ve thought Christmas had come early for him, watching the ball whiz several feet wide past his goal every time. Having said all that, it seems like the ridiculous luck is back to play its dirty omens against the Reds.
Henderson and Kuyt’s efforts both looked like going in, only for the crossbar and post to say otherwise. Henderson’s effort could’ve even ricocheted off Ben Foster and gone in, but alas.
Only against Liverpool, miracles seem to come true for the opposition. Just can’t imagine a Sergio Aguero or Wayne Rooney effort doing that in front of the Liverpool goal can you?
All said and done, the season’s over. Whether Liverpool manage to beat Chelsea and win the FA Cup, or not – it seems the more likely outcome anyway. Liverpool have been inspirational on their cup runs, both the Carling and the FA Cup, so may well end up with both trophies in the bag.
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On their day, if they play well and convert crucial chances, then we’ve seen it before and it could happen again.
Either way though, the year has been a disaster, but for a few mild glimpses of brilliance. Hardly what you expect on the back of £120 million. Andy Carroll’s beginning to spring to life even in the middle of the park, winning formidable headers and fighting hard to win possession.
There were a fair few occasions when he jumped higher than anyone else and set Luis Suarez on his way. Whatever Dalglish does, if he decides to change this format of playing Carroll behind the main striker, expect an even less than favourable outcome.
Playing Henderson in the middle of the park worked well. The youngster looked more confident on the ball and looked at times like he could do something telling. What was the problem on Sunday then? Nothing. Well apart from the usual.
Convert your chances! Simple math tells you, the odd goal conceded wouldn’t make a difference if you’ve netted in 3 or 4 of your own chances.
Liverpool created plenty but carry on with their seasonal trend of blasting them high or wide, then holding their heads to look up at the sky.
Got some news for you chaps. God can’t come down and do it for you!
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Kenny Dalglish’s time is up as Liverpool manager! This Liverpool under him cannot be called a real football team at any point! Unfortunately Damien Comolli’s belief that the restrictions placed upon him led to Liverpool signing average players who have underperformed this season is becoming a nightmare! The LFC fans in all over the world are counting the days to pass as they can sit and watch their beloved team make them proud not embarrass and humiliate them. Against West Bromwich the flashing amber light switched off and the flashing red light switched on! Standard Chartered is paying for sponsorship £ 20,000,000 a year, Warrior sports will be paying £ 25,000,000 per year, so John W. Henry and Thomas Werner should protect those sponsors’ investments by coming face-to-face with the reality. We will all be grateful to Kenny Dalglish, we would love to see him remaining with us by occupying another position to the club, but LFC NEEDS A WORLD CLASS MANAGER, PERIOD!!! All those who firmly support Kenny Dalglish it’s time for them to realize that LFC is no longer a local brand, it is a global brand! That’s why the current LFC’s owners are not British but Americans; that’s why LFC is attracting fans from all over the world that passionately live and breathe to see this historic club return back to its glory days!
I think you figures are a bit out there mate.
There is such a thing called ‘you make your own luck’ and boy do this bunch make theirs! all BAD unfortunately. Truth is this team just can’t do it, woeful midfield, Gerrard apart, the rest could just as well play in the championship. We have two full backs, that struggle to defend and two strikers that can’t score, A.C. is about at his limit and Suarez tries to do too much, and what ever has happened to Reina, i’ll never know. So what next for NESV? they’ve already lost a bomb on their investment, will they spend big again? will they trust Kenny with their cash again? or do they have the balls to sack him come the end of the season, and get in a top manager? My guess is they won’t spend much, (unless they do get in a new gaffer) and we’ll languish mid table or worse (this lot could get us relegated) for years. It would’nt surprise me if we get sold again.