tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33779660.post3153302855047788611..comments2023-12-22T01:47:49.178-05:00Comments on oh you beauty: Liverpool 4-2 Readingnatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10043601945557998732noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33779660.post-6017819303863029032007-09-26T19:03:00.000-04:002007-09-26T19:03:00.000-04:00Eh, I was a little too impassioned in that one. I ...Eh, I was a little too impassioned in that one. I agree, I don't want him to go anywhere...I have been an ardent supporter of Rafa, but sometimes I just don't get it. And *that's* where the frustration lies.Ace Cowboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12262169314152491754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33779660.post-62520850298712968522007-09-26T01:25:00.000-04:002007-09-26T01:25:00.000-04:00I think Torres should play in every match as long ...I think Torres should play in every match as long as he is fit. He was the difference between the two sides and he went on to score three superb goals. The second one was a real beauty!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33779660.post-18220756811031029302007-09-25T22:39:00.000-04:002007-09-25T22:39:00.000-04:00Too far. Putting back on the apologist hat...1) I'...Too far. Putting back on the apologist hat...<BR/><BR/>1) I'll re-post what my comment at Sven's place:<BR/><BR/>"I’m surprised Torres played, but I think today just shows that Benitez really does believe that Kuyt/Voronin were better suited to the Birmingham game, and that’s it. And it was a mistake, mostly because both underperformed, and Liverpool moves on.<BR/><BR/>Hopefully today will have proven that Torres should play every game if possible, but given all the talk about Torres “exploiting space” and “using his speed” Benitez will probably continue being Benitez and rotate amongst all four, hopefully less as the season goes on and players hit a groove.<BR/><BR/>I’ve not given up on rotation yet, because I know it’ll keep players fresh and there’s a clear reason for it, but I’ll agree that Benitez has gotten too cute at times, especially with the front line."<BR/><BR/>2) The more I think about it, the more I reckon that the strength in tonight's squad shows Benitez thinks Liverpool can compete on 4 fronts, not just 1 or 2 as in previous seasons.<BR/><BR/>3) Never blame the goatee. Blasphemy.<BR/><BR/>I don't take back any of my critique over Saturday's selection or the many times I've said I'd like Torres starting every game possible, but sorry Ace, even contemplating sacking Benitez is laughable, at best.<BR/><BR/>And I'll bet anything Torres starts against Wigan.natehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10043601945557998732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33779660.post-8898938784333524292007-09-25T22:05:00.000-04:002007-09-25T22:05:00.000-04:00Alright, I held my tongue, but now I feel the need...Alright, I held my tongue, but now I feel the need to vent. Long time Rafa defender, first time blaster. What the fuck is this guy thinking? Is it the goatee? Is it affecting the synapses in his Spaniard brain? Why on Earth would you start Torres in a fairly meaningless domestic cup competition alongside a bunch of youngsters if he couldn't make the starting XI at the weekend? Is there any logic to explain that? No. No, there's not. The rotation policy is classic overthinking and overtinkering, and it's fucking foolish.<BR/><BR/>Of course Torres scored a hat trick...why? Because he's peaking as a soccer player and as a physical human being, and he's shown he can adjust to this league very easily. He was going to do it eventually, and he should be given every available opportunity to pressure the opposing defense. He's physical, good in the air, and his pace is incredible. The fact that he was left out of the starting side in the last two Prem matches shows is inexcusable. He proved today he should be run out every single match until he's not fit. Every single one. Voronin and Crouch can sub for Kuyt and play the lowly Carling Cup, and get some spot starts in the middle of the season. But for now, not using him is like Riise not using his left foot for the irrational fear of breaking it.<BR/><BR/>Anyone see the highlights? His first goal was all pace and a beautiful flick, Torres showing his knack for the net. The second goal was a clever one-timed flick from an incoming ball, something Liverpool hasn't had in years, a guy who can score in the area off good service. The third goal was an impeccably timed run past the defense that led to a one-on-one with the Reading keeper -- it was all so...professional. He's the striker they haven't had, the one they needed all season last year. It's baffling that he needs rest this early, only to play in some bullshit cup that nobody really cares about. It's criminal. Lock this fucker up.<BR/><BR/>I will say this...if he sits again in the next few, I will join those people who want Rafa's head. If he doesn't learn a lesson from this, he's too thickheaded to manage this squad.Ace Cowboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12262169314152491754noreply@blogger.com