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This is a dip in form. Nothing more.
We win 17 games. Drew 1. Then won 18 games the CL is a cup competition that we won last year. Our goal always has been the PL
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Joined: Jan 2010
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Liverpool Legend
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Liverpool Legend
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'We focus on the money generating competitions while youngsters or our weaker players play in the cups'
That's a slightly skewed interpretation. We focus on the EPL and the CL. Yes, they are the biggest money generators but they are also the most prestigious titles. It's business, footballing and common sense to prioritise these when funds are limited.
The FA Cup is the next nice to have but given where we have been over the last 30 years, I think we need to thank our lucky stars that we are back genuinely competing for the title. We need to consolidate that over the next few seasons before we start thinking that we should be competing for everything.
Revenues and profits are on the up but it's early days yet. If we can sustain that for a while than gradually we can increase depth of quality to cover absences in the big competitions and compete for the FA Cup too. Having said that, football becomes boring when the same few team(s) always win the trophies. Perhaps team in Europe should not be playing in the domestic cup comps.
As for whether we have improved from last season, that is something for later on when making plans for next season. All that matters now is trying to get the points to win the title. And if we do win it then this will be one of our best seasons ever.
This is my whole point. I fully understand that we need to live within our means but why should funds be limited to lower than our means, we have made 200m profits over the last 3 years, I would be happy if we were making only half of that (which would be well beyond most clubs') and spending the rest in the team to have a better chance of winning more trophies. So you are fine that we just disregard the domestic cups then, just to make higher profits?
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Joined: Dec 2009
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1st Team Regular
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How can you not be upset when we were winning the tie and that clown ruined it? We had 10 outstanding performances from the outfield players, they did everything they could but he just undid all the good work with stupidity and carelessness. I could understand not caring if we never had a chance but let's not lose sight and forget that on 99mins we were 2-0 up and on our way to advancing to the next round. I'm still fuming 12 hours later.
Back to Back World Champions baby!
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Liverpool Legend
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Liverpool Legend
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When we started the season had you asked me we would win the title and be out of the champions league due to a calamitous error by our goalkeeper I would have taken it with both hands
However this is not the beginning of the season and I am capable of adjustment in expectations.
Any Liverpool fan not bothered about last night needs to give their head a wobble
IF YOU WANT TO BE HEARD SPEAK SOFTLY - BOB PAISLEY
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Joined: Jul 2010
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Under 23 Player
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I think exactly the same. We're too good a side for our season to be over after just 2 more league wins, even if it to win the title.
Although my head tells me I should be content, my 'fan-ness' is wanting that next big game/challenge a hell of a lot sooner than next season.
A few things I'm reflecting on:
1) Domestic cups mean more than their financial viability.
2) Spending £130m on players (Alisson, Ketia, Shaquiri) means nothing if they're sat at home with their feet up when you need them.
3) We attract shyte keepers like flies around shiit.
4) Having to become a Norwich City fan just to have any interest in the league until next season starts.
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Joined: Dec 2009
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1st Team Regular
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When we started the season had you asked me we would win the title and be out of the champions league due to a calamitous error by our goalkeeper I would have taken it with both hands
However this is not the beginning of the season and I am capable of adjustment in expectations.
Any Liverpool fan not bothered about last night needs to give their head a wobble Exactly
Back to Back World Champions baby!
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Joined: Aug 2010
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1st Team Squad
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I think exactly the same. We're too good a side for our season to be over after just 2 more league wins, even if it to win the title.
Although my head tells me I should be content, my 'fan-ness' is wanting that next big game/challenge a hell of a lot sooner than next season.
A few things I'm reflecting on:
1) Domestic cups mean more than their financial viability.
2) Spending £130m on players (Alisson, Ketia, Shaquiri) means nothing if they're sat at home with their feet up when you need them.
3) We attract shyte keepers like flies around shiit.
4) Having to become a Norwich City fan just to have any interest in the league until next season starts. 5) I'm really nervous about the current PL season atm, because I fear we won't even win the first PL title for 30 years, since the PL will soon be stopped due to Corona Virus. Can't see this coming to an end when the full Arsenal squad has been ruled out now!
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Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 22,394
Liverpool Legend
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Not too upset about the CL loss. It's been an amazing season and we've had so many miracle wins... some bad luck and a dip in form was bound to come. We actually had the game won then everything unraveled on Adrian's gaffe. That's all it takes. Klopp had no choice but to rotate a bit in the FA cup - and the Watford loss was a game too far trying to win ugly and grind out wins. The squad is not as full as it could be... and key injuries took their toll. It's sad the the season is whimpering out and the coronavirus has now thrown a damper on everything. I'm not even sure the CL will be completed - and if so, it will be behind closed doors. But we should all relish the great run we had for it was a truly historic season in many ways. Here's hoping we can get the two wins fast.... I’m disappointed about the way we went out as much as that we went out. In football you will always lose games, get knocked out if cups etc. It’s part of it. But the way that Athletico played, especially in the first leg, leaves a bad taste. Properly cynical anti football stuff coupled to a shocking ref and what chance does anyone have? But the one thing I would’ve taken this season without question or anything else is the league. IF we can finish the season with the 2 wins we need then it will have been a good season despite what some might say.
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Joined: Jun 2009
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Liverpool Legend
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I think exactly the same. We're too good a side for our season to be over after just 2 more league wins, even if it to win the title.
Although my head tells me I should be content, my 'fan-ness' is wanting that next big game/challenge a hell of a lot sooner than next season.
A few things I'm reflecting on:
1) Domestic cups mean more than their financial viability.
2) Spending £130m on players (Alisson, Ketia, Shaquiri) means nothing if they're sat at home with their feet up when you need them.
3) We attract shyte keepers like flies around shiit.
4) Having to become a Norwich City fan just to have any interest in the league until next season starts. 5) I'm really nervous about the current PL season atm, because I fear we won't even win the first PL title for 30 years, since the PL will soon be stopped due to Corona Virus. Can't see this coming to an end when the full Arsenal squad has been ruled out now! As I said in the other thread, the league is too far gone to just cancel it. There would be so many legal actions from teams denied the chance to play in Europe, for those in the EFL who were denied promotion. You wouldn’t be able to start the season next year with the same squads due to contracts running out etc. so it wouldn’t be a level playing field as it was this season. One way or another it will have to be finished. The Euros will no doubt be cancelled so it could finish then. They could play behind closed doors if players are available. But I don’t see not bringing it to a conclusion as an option.
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Under 18 Player
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The Euros should be canceled and moved to summer 2021. This year can be concluded in May/June. Next season is going to be worse. The virus will come back stronger this Autumn when the next flu season starts.
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