The only description I can find for our performance last night is "weird". Sakho actually looked like a footballer rather than just a great athlete. Skrtel didn't make a single mistake. Lucas showed a bit of power and constructive ability rather than simply ankle tapping and barging. Henderson remained solid in a DM role from start to finish. Moreno resembled a whippet and terrier, in equal measure.
Lovely to see against a decent side. Can we keep it up? I remain to be convinced.
Aspects I was not surprised by - Philippe, loved him from day one, he's our modern-day Barnes or MacManaman. Emre Can - superb 22nd century footballer. Lallana - one of few impressive members at Ingerlund level and blends talent with no little toughness. By that I simply means he shrugs off hard knocks and immediately gets on with the game.
If we get Danny back and Mario rediscovers form (our fans actually supporting rather than incessantly slagging a potentially world class player would help) we are nailed on for a top 4 finish.
Oh, amen, amen and amen again.
Lord please make it so;
To relieve a quarter century’s pain,
And positive juices flow!
Let all who read that lovely post,
Take heed and instant heart,
And may the lord god’s heavenly host,
Make this night be the start!
For we have suffered long for naught,
Our pain’s gone on and on,
Lord make Mr. Ruddock’s thought,
An end to our false dawn!
