1.) 07 Dec 2018
07 Dec 2018 09:53:58
Thanks for doing these mate, I really look forward to them and love hearing your thoughts!

{Ed001's Note - thanks mate, that makes it worth doing them.}

2.) 07 Dec 2018
07 Dec 2018 10:24:47
Agree on all ratongs for the LFC players. Tho I would give Origi 6 or 6.5 as for me he did pretty well for a guy who haven't played competitive football in a while, got an assist aswell.

3.) 07 Dec 2018
07 Dec 2018 10:26:55
Brill as always Ed, I agree with all of it especially about Moreno, Keita and Sturridge. Sturridge's 4 rating seems too generous but fair lol we have to remain fair I suppose. Overall a bloody terrible game from him, he was winding me up.

Keita was top notch, with him starting that game it makes me wonder if we'll save him for Napoli or start him tomorrow as well, either way he needs to start more games because I think he's finally found his feet here, he was by far the best player on the pitch for me.

Thanks Ed, appreciate these mate they're always fair and well thought out. Quality.

{Ed001's Note - cheers mate, Sturridge did do some good things, which almost made up for his cowardice.}

4.) 07 Dec 2018
07 Dec 2018 10:54:00
Good read Ed001.

We only had a conversation the other day regarding Keita. I know it was only Burnley but he looked really good.

{Ed001's Note - he was excellent, needs to play more now.}

5.) 07 Dec 2018
07 Dec 2018 11:57:29
Cheers Ed, like the new style reviews.

Does anybody know what Dyche’s beef was with Klopp at the end? Liverpool players did nothing wrong, nor did Klopp. Can only think he was miffed there was no diving to complain about or that his team threw away the lead and Klopp did not allow for the plucky underdog to prevail.

{Ed001's Note - thank you mate.}

6.) 07 Dec 2018
07 Dec 2018 11:59:00
Typically brilliant Ed. Alisson though, what a player he is!

In view of the short turnaround Ed, what would you do with our RB situation? Play Trent for next 3 games, fitness permitting? Really hope Lovren is fit though.

{Ed001's Note - stick with Trent, he is young enough to cope.}

7.) 07 Dec 2018
07 Dec 2018 11:59:54
I do not always agree to all the player ratings. But, I eagerly look forward to reading the reviews. They are so insightful and give a fresh and rounded perspective to the performances. My visits to the site go up a few notches right after a game. Please keep them coming. Much appreciated.

{Ed001's Note - thank you mate.}

8.) 07 Dec 2018
07 Dec 2018 12:30:14
True Ed almost mate, almost. Maybe just one of them games for him, it happens of course. I reckon we'll see more of him especially this month, it'll be interesting.

{Ed001's Note - I just wish he would not bottle out, those 'dives' Dyche complained about were not really dives, it was him jumping out of the way of a tackle. If he is not able to take the physicality of the sport, then he really should make a move to somewhere they do not expect physical contact, like Spain or Italy. I like Studger a lot, but it is a contact sport and he cost us time and again by avoiding challenges and that is a problem for the team.}

9.) 07 Dec 2018
07 Dec 2018 13:07:27
Rarely comment on these reviews
But I have never missed one after a match. Part of my read up routine.

I'm sure there are many more like me so on behalf of them thank you ed .

{Ed001's Note - thank you mate, glad you enjoy, that is all that matters, but thanks for letting me know.}

10.) 07 Dec 2018
07 Dec 2018 13:12:57
Thanks is ed brilliant as always! How long can the refereeing stay this poor.

{Ed001's Note - I don't know, though Kavanagh gave me hope for the future, as he is a new ref, so maybe the next wave of them will be better.}

11.) 07 Dec 2018
07 Dec 2018 13:40:26
Thanks Ed. These are your most anticipated articles. What do you think about our set up for defensive free kicks. It looks too easy for clever players to come from deeper and time their run to get behind for a very decent chance. Makes me nervous and feel we ride our luck on those?
Enjoying the results and league position!

{Ed001's Note - if they get the timing right it would make no difference what we did anyway. The point is that it gives Alisson time and space to see what is happening and loose balls can be easily mopped up by him. If you drop off deep, then you run the risk of the ball being in the back of the net before he has even seen it.}

12.) 07 Dec 2018
07 Dec 2018 13:48:14
A great read as always Ed001 - enjoyed the Burnley review too, was interesting to read your thoughts on our opposition as much as us.

I have one issue - I think you marked Alisson pretty low with 7.5! I felt he was exceptional, that save and then quick thinking to launch the counter for our third goal was something I don't think any other PL GK would have pulled off - and you are right, he was absolutely fouled for Burnley's goal and they were offside so he should be celebrating another clean sheet.

Also, as a stat guy - Alisson has now equalled Javier Mascherano's record of 15 PL games unbeaten at the start of their career with us! I honestly believe that with another GK, that wouldn't have happened - he's been great from day one.

{Ed001's Note - but the issue is that he did not have that much effect on the game overall, as they were not good enough to test him. It is about their positive or negative effect overall rather than how well they play.}

13.) 07 Dec 2018
07 Dec 2018 14:05:33
Fair enough Ed, I suppose it's always hard for a GK to have enough of an impact on a game to get an 8+ rating, especially when Burnley only had 3 shots on target, one of which was after a foul!

{Ed001's Note - exactly mate. If they are having that much of an effect, it means the rest of the team were crap.}

14.) 07 Dec 2018
07 Dec 2018 14:26:11
Thanks for the review Ed001. What is worrying me is Clyne playing for TAA given the 2 games per week schedule we have this month. TAA maybe capable of playing all games but I doubt very much that Klopp will let him do it. Too much risk of fatigue and injury.

You were right, as many of us thought also, about Keita. He finally showed the kind of form he had in Germany, and I have no doubt in my mind that it will make a huge difference if he keeps it up. Having a genuine threat in the midfield (Shaqiri is too hit and miss for me still, but time may prove me wrong) that starts deep and moves upfield is a threat we haven't had thus far this season. Nothing more effective than a runner with the ball attracting opponents to tackle and opening up spaces where they were, especially against packed buses. I would rest him against Bournemouth and definitely play him against Napoli.

{Ed001's Note - it worked really well against Burnley because it killed their attempts to smash players as they were afraid to be left on the deck out of the game. They just dropped off, which gave Milner the chance to hit the shot.}

15.) 07 Dec 2018
07 Dec 2018 18:08:19
Regarding denzils post about our set up during defensive free kicks. I’m not worried about a player making a good run and scoring cause that can happen how ever you set up. My worry is the officials screwing up and allowing a blatant off side goal to stand.

16.) 07 Dec 2018
07 Dec 2018 20:35:59
Cheers Ed001 always look forward to the match reviews, really appreciate the work on your end that goes into these.

17.) 07 Dec 2018
07 Dec 2018 21:21:40
Great read as always, Ed. I agree with you on Dyche's pathetic and moaning over absolutely nothing. They don't call him The Ginger Mourinho for nothing cos all he did was moan about stuff to distract from the blatant obvious - the guy is under pressure and is royally in over his head.

Dyche set his side up to try and bully us and kick us from pillar to post in a bid to intimidate us BUT we never let that happen. His team is abject from top to bottom and deserved nothing from the game and will be relegated at this point.

I also disagree with the way the media reported on the game, saying how Burnley played well and how they deserved something from the game YET could not spell out the amount of chances they created. Maybe it was cos they created NOTHING. Prolly trying to help deflect from the fact that an incompetent British manager is in over his head. As for the refs? No comment. It's just too painful.

18.) 08 Dec 2018
07 Dec 2018 21:54:53
Thanks for the write up Ed!

{Ed001's Note - very welcome mate.}

19.) 08 Dec 2018
08 Dec 2018 00:38:14
Ed001. Kavanagh does give some hope. I’ve seen him ref a few games now and the sense you get is he is in control.
He’s in control of himself, nothing fanciful to draw attention, just ref the game cause that’s his job.
He’s in control of the game, because he knows the rules and applies them.
Something I notice about him is that he doesn’t do too much of talking to players. Seems to be working in his favour for now. We’ll see how it is in time to come when he becomes more acquainted with the players.
He hasn’t been tested under fiery situations though, even for this recent derby. Will have to see how he responds to teams that are trying to push their luck and crowds that are more rowdy.

{Ed001's Note - fingers crossed he continues as he is, because he is the first ref I have ever seen that I was impressed with. I know people will jump on Collina, but he was terrible in Serie A and was reffing at the time of the Calciopoli scandal when refs were favouring certain teams. He was very much at the centre of it all but seems to have avoided being tainted somehow.}