19 May 2025 22:22:40
Konate without Van Dijk's leadership and command is genuinely eye opening. The man was attracted to the ball with zero awareness of what is around him, which led to their second goal. That is something I would expect from an U10 player, not a professional footballer.
Fingers crossed Van Dijk can go a full season again.
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19 May 2025 23:04:18
The second goal was scored because we had Jones and Elliott on the pitch at the same time. The ball was played into a midfielder on the edge of their box and Jones decided to run out to the right back leaving acres of space through the middle. He just ran from his own box through the middle of the pitch to our box without a midfielder within 10 yards of him.
They can’t be on the pitch at the same time. I lost count of how many challenges Elliott backed out of today it was pathetic. And Jones taking unnecessary risks in his own half constantly.
Look, we are quite literally on the beach already so any result we get is a bit false. We are in a mode where we enjoy being on the ball but we are not putting the work in off the ball. It’s to be expected these players have earned the right to take it easy. Why risk injuring yourself and ruining your holiday when the job is already done?
19 May 2025 23:11:11
We could’ve lost 15-0 for all I care. Champions.
19 May 2025 23:37:35
The game didn't matter to us and you could tell. Brighton was playing for a possible European place but we still could've wom. sure the players are only thinking about the parade n we're to book their fabulous holidays. And who can blame them.
20 May 2025 18:43:21
I can blame them. I paid a lot of money to watch them play at 50% last night. Unprofessional.
{Ed025's Note - i dont blame you Adam..
21 May 2025 10:46:23
I'm starting to think that these last couple of away games are a deliberate ploy by Slot to show FSG how big the drop-off in quality is from the first team to the squad players.
21 May 2025 19:48:23
I used to pay £1.25 to see them lose in the late 70s and early 80s. about once a season.
19 May 2025 22:17:00
I know we’ve won the league already but that was abysmal.
Kostas was brutal probably the worst game I’ve ever seen him play. Can see why slot hasn’t played chiesa he offered nothing.
Nunez as per was non existent from the bench and Elliot as much as id like it to work just doesn’t he is mid table at best. Honourable mention to jones for when he come on who yet again held onto it too long and couldn’t play a simple pass.
Some players to be moved on for sure who are just not good enough!
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20 May 2025 00:46:02
There's people on here that actually think Jones is a good player. He's a championship player at best.
20 May 2025 22:51:49
100% agree.
19 May 2025 22:16:01
Look I know we've won the league with plenty to spare and we are still on the boat in Ibiza but things that stood out for me tonight were the following Cheisa is too light for this league and we are as well to try and turn a few Bob on him, Bradley was super for our first goal but he was completely asleep for their 1st and 2nd goals loosing his man on both occasions, Elliott great to see him get a goal but he is no where near good enough for our midfield if our regular lads are injured the same can be said for Jones I just don't see any change in his inability to let the ball go or pick out the right pass having both in the centre of the park is an absolute joke and as we saw again gave the game away to Brighton tonight. Nunez offers absolutely nothing going forward can't wait for him to be moved on and unfortunately salah wouldn't hit a cows arse with a spade at the minute. Disappointed with the result and the manner in which we conseeded the 3 goals but what it does for me is shows that the squad players aren't at the level that's needed if our regular 1st team 11 get injured and anyone who thinks otherwise really needs to get their eyes tested. Really hope we make a few additions to strengthen our position as top dogs its 1 point from a possible 9 now I know we are in party land and are champions but it's a pity that we are taking our foot completely off the gas since we battered spurs. I hope we can beat Palace at home next Sunday and finish off the league as newly crowned champions in style.
JFT97 YNWA.
{Ed025's Note - its hard to argue with anything there Zippy mate..
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19 May 2025 22:36:31
Cheers Edo25 I'm not try to be negative mate just realistic if I had it my way provided we had money to replace those whom I'm going to say get rid of then for me Kelleher, Tsimikas either Gomez or Quansah, Endo, Elliott, Jones, Cheisa, Nunez and possibly Jota should be all moved on. Of course we won't get rid of 9 players but if I'm being ruthless then for me upgrades on the fore mentioned players is totally warranted and needs to be done over the next 2 windows.
{Ed025's Note - its not feasible to have world class players for every position Zippy but quite a few you mention are not even good squad players mate, but it cant be done overnight mate and will take at least 3 windows..
19 May 2025 22:42:03
Elliott and Jones are for me dining out on the scouse connection, don’t get me wrong I love to see young players coming through to the first team but these two are not at the level we now need if we want sustained success, perhaps in seasons gone where top 4 contention was deemed as success but if we are serious about fighting for titles each year then I’m sorry there not at the level to break into the first 11 and I would be worried if we needed them in the team for a prolonged time. Number one question I ask myself is, if they played for another club and we were linked to them would I be in favour of the signing either and it is a resounding No!
{Ed025's Note - spot on Dow-ney..
19 May 2025 23:03:06
Ok Ed will agree would be hard to do over 2 windows but all those mentioned are just not good enough if we want to be champions of England or Europe for that matter again, the drop off in quality is alarming just think to yourself would those players be in any of the other top 4 table teams squads I think not mate.
{Ed025's Note - i have to agree mate..
19 May 2025 23:29:46
Jones Elliot Gomez I would keep. Tell me who you would get to replace them that would be happy playing the same bit part role.
20 May 2025 07:35:21
Jones has played over half the season
Elliot isn’t trusted so if slot brought in someone he did trust they’d play more like Jones and Gomez has been bit part as he’s been injured 5 and a half months.
20 May 2025 10:57:35
Morning all
Look I don't know who you get in to replace these players. If you could coach Jones to let the ball go earlier and to pick the right pass then I'd be fine with keeping him, if you can keep Gomez fit for a full season I'd feel the same about him as he can play in multiple positions. However its all its and buts, a bit like if my aunty had wheels she'd be a bus! Let's look at Harvey he isn't and never will be a midfielder he's too weak, too small and too slow he's a RW at best but we have Salah and Fringpong and Slobz can play there. To answer your question Scouse John I don't know who you replace them with but surly you look at what their weakness are and if you can't eradicate that in the player you get in players who are stronger bigger faster and are not injured all the time maybe the lads we have can kick on but I just don't see it mate unfortunately.
21 May 2025 19:53:33
It's important to know that this was almost fully a B team. You'll never have all these play at the same time. Their weaknesses are definitely accentuated when all playing together but when you have the quality of our top 11, then all these fringe players wouldn't be as bad as they looked against Brighton.
Yes, they may still not be amazing but we can't have a world class 22 player team. Teams need to have some fringe palyers, some academy prospects etc.
But yeah, some do need to go.
I'm personally more a fan of Elliot than Jones. Chiesa I don't think he's suited to our league. Nuñez is going. Tsimi is going. Endo I'd keep but I imagine he'll go. We need upgrade on Gomez/ Quansah as we're one VVD injury away from disaster. I'd also ship out one of Jota/ Diaz.
Definitely all doable in this window if maybe keeping both Jones/ Elliot for another season.
19 May 2025 22:03:42
Slot should know by now that Elliot and Jones together at the same time on the field does not work.
Elliot is too lightweight and I don't think he should be starting a game for Liverpool.
What a player Jones would be if only he could learn when to hold on to the ball and when to release it early.
If Elliot and Jones are sold this summer, I don't think I would be too concerned.
Agree2
19 May 2025 22:00:49
Are we after any Brighton players because that was an exhibition match, that seemed scripted.
Taking my foil hat off, was it just trying out some stuff?
Agree0
19 May 2025 22:00:35
Who do these players think they are playing for? . League won and don't bother any more? .
Not acceptable, that attitude will spread quickly. Being beaten is fine, can't be arsed isn't.
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