Liverpool Ah, Liverpool. The gift that keeps on giving. Or are they? Sure, their city is an embarrassment. Putting up an art establishment or two around the council estates, bogs and tips which make up the majority of the city; luring unsuspecting tourists in so the locals can loot and plunder from their cars like hyenas on a buffalo corpse. And sure, the city will continue to be the laughing stock of the UK for quite some time. With their infamous overbites and comedians nobody else can understand, let alone find funny, the place the UK left behind seems as far away from leafy Hertfordshire as its possible to be. However, after years of spraying ‘this’ll be our year’ along with their usual moans and spittle, football is finally bringing a ray of sunshine to their dark, cold days and nights since the mines/ factories and unions shut their doors. After years of sitting along in foreign hotel bars, stinking of BO and shouting at anyone who will listen how Liverpool are the best team in the ’hcchol worlghhh’ (sic) and are simply unlucky, they may finally win a deserved trophy for the first time in a generation. The mastermind of their recent success is Jurgen Klopp, aka George Clogg, a Kermit the Frog-looking clownlike figure, who plays up to the camera like a petulant teenager in a classroom desperate for attention. That’s not to take anything away from his effectiveness. His route one, Boothroyd-esque hoofball is remarkably effective. Go long - chase, go long - chase. Other teams simply cannot keep up with the 90 (+6) minute goals they consistently sneak in off the backside of a league one cloggers like Milner, Henderson or the Ox; the latter named for his massive turning circle and inability to say his own name. Given Liverpool’s vast lead in the Premier League this season however, it looks like George will finally stop being the bridesmaid, and finally get to be the bride. Danger men: Liverpool’s front three is dangerous at converting the loose hoofs, whilst Van “Sean” Dyche is an incredible defender, who would have won the ballon d’or if he played for a big club like Real Madrid, Barcelona or Man Utd. Watford So we’re on to our third manager of the season. Bye bye, terrible Quique - the worst Watford manager we’ve ever had in the Premier League. Welcome to Watford - Norty Nige. Let’s forget that Pearson almost relegated a team that essentially won the league a year later. Let’s forget that our new Vinny Jones-esque bruiser is probably getting to sleep by counting the number of Klopp’s giant, goofy buck teeth he’s wanting to knock out on Saturday. We’ve finally got a manager who will try to put a bit of fight into a team lacking grit, resolve and resilience. So what if he’s a little, erm... unhinged? We do need to start scoring goals, fast. We also need defensive solidity. But for now, a bit of mental fight and a manager willing to (again not literally) fight for us is enough. Good luck Nigel. If times get hard, don’t forget that at your very worst: when Milner fumbles in Liverpool’s sixth, when the Upper GT start booing because their bovril is cold, when Andre Gray misses his 7th one-on-one. Remember, that the pressures off. Because whatever you do, you’ll never be as bad as Quique, nor the decision makers that brought him back a second time. Just don’t sit back for a 0-0 draw against the worse teams in the league, and try not knock the extremely irritating Klopp out on the touchline, and you’ll do just fine. Watford’s danger men: Lol Match prediction: Watford 0-3 Liverpool Milner 90+1 (VAR misses handball) Milner 90+4 (penalty awarded by VAR after Henderson felt a slight breeze) The Ox 90+6 (long ball causes chaos and Mr Ox taps the ball in from 1 yard)
A Liverpool win is the surest was thing since a Russian winter took on the German army. Still it will be interesting to see if Nige can get us away without being totally embarrassed.
Loved it. Great humor and Klopp is an grinning idiot and media darling wannabe. One slight error we are away not home Can't really add much, but as long as we show more fight and desire than we did at Citee i'll be happy. We did O.K overall at Leicester, but this is on a different level. Nasty Nigel can get us going. Tough first game, but a good performance will be pleasing to take into Manure. Klopp's Scouser's 3 Nigels's Hard Nuts 1
Good point. Mods - can you switch it please? I guess I should actually pay attention to these things now we have a half-decent manager.
Do well to keep it under 4. But I’ll stick a fiver on us to win could pay for my Christmas. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
The last 3 seasons we have lost by 5. So if we do better than that it will show NP has already made an improvement.
The only hope I had was that with a congested fixture list the changes Liverpool made would disrupt them. Unfortunately they seem to be playing even better now they are rotating It will take something monumental to get anything out of this.
There are certain games you just have to completely write-off......in Watford's case there are 38 of them, but this is the hardest fixture of all. Having said that, there are good indicators going into the game. Liverpool are about to embark on a heavy fixture schedule, we have a new coach and there is bound to be a positive reaction to that, Liverpool have not lost for 33 matches and I find these kind of runs tend to end in the most unusual of ways, we are long overdue some luck and it's about time we cashed that chip in and finally even though we've been crap all season our overall away performances have been pretty decent in general. Don't get me wrong, we have a next-to-nothing chance of even getting a point, but you can never say never in this crazy game called football.
Liverpool have looked woeful recently and getting some lucky results, I can see this being in our favour, 5-1 to Liverpool.
I don't know what the hell is wrong with me but I just feel like things are going too well for Liverpool, it has to go wrong eventually. Who would've thought a 16 year old Wayne Rooney would end the Invincible's run..
Think the Invincibles was a couple of seasons after that but Rooney did end another long unbeaten run of the Gooners. I agree with your first paragraph though, someone has to beat them, right? Need some of the spirit that saw Rob Page and Mark Williams dive in like maniacs to set up Sir Tommy Mooney. Although in fairness, VAR would probably recommend a double red card for the challenge if this happened these days...
Pearson and Shakespeare masterclass incoming. 7-0 Liverpool. The gloomy shade of death for The Hornets.
Liverpool will be beaten at some point - by City or even Leicester or someone in the traditional top 6. We have no chance. We will concede lots and wont get any shots on target. One of the players will get a season ending injury and a VAR decision will go against us. People will say we played reasonably well until their first goal went in. Then the talk will all be about what the new manager needs to change. Pearson will have lots of positives to take away from the game but talk about all the work that clearly still needs to be done. The Rookery End podcast will mispronounce the owners name and the name of many players and will be overly optimistic about our chances for the rest of the season
Definitely a double red these days, maybe another for Micah Hyde celebrating in an aggressive manner.
Dear Deidre Just started a new job couple months ago. Have been placed in an office a really top guy, trouble is he's a scouser who on seeing me put up the hornets fixture list has been taking the proverbial since, its all banter - isn't it? This week its been ' will be 6,7 or 8 this week mate, like lambs to the slaughter.....' I seem to remember that phrase from the time before we beat them, great to see that clip again, x-rated double challenge and all. And great to see my old mate Ras on the bench next to GT..... Anyway onto the real problem. Last month I got put onto a project. All going really well etc yawn etc. I'm getting on fine with the project manager, great sense of humour, generous, seemed to be OK. Over in canteen last week, scouser walked in and made his usual banter comment with me, project guy went pale, as he looked at me. I was laughing off the banter but caught this stare and knew something wasn't right. for some reason we hadn't discussed football at all previously, but I had a weird feeling, and yes you guessed it..... 'youre not a scummer are you?' I blurted. He didn't need to answer. I just got up a millisecond there and then and walked away, cue laughing from the scouser. Went over to his office to check, saw his secretary on pretext of picking up a document, .......confirmed (LTFC mug on desk) Trouble is Deidre I'm still on probation. My boss wants to know why I'm no longer on the project (scummer request, some crap about not enough experience, but I know the reason). I really like the job, but I have got principles even at 50. Shall I tell him the truth? Help - confused.com
That triumph was a few months before I became a WFC fan. It was a real outlier, not just because we beat Liverpool away (the only time we've done so) and a top 4 team at their place, but also because we only picked up a grand total of TWO away points during the rest of the season (one at Sheffield Wednesday who went down with us and the other in our final away game at Middlesbrough). What went wrong? GT was god, but could it be argued he was too naive in some away games, playing too much to win if there is such a thing? I remember after the Newcastle game and yet another defeat he said something like "I don't know what we have to do to win away". Or was it injuries, making the already monumental task of staying up impossible?
It depresses me to know this game is a write off when we need someone easy. Then again we've been losing to easy teams as well. This game will also probably be part of the Sky Super 6 list as well so I'm going to have to predict a score for it. On a sess in London on Saturday so will be staying firmly away from any TVs or radios except for the 2 live games. If I see the final result and it's under 4-0 then I'll be happy.
I actually think we might come away with all 3 points. The optimism will be gone in the opening 5mins of the game, but for now, it’s here. I fancy Sarr to have the beating of Robertson all game, for me that has to be our outlet. Liverpool become very frustrated when the game is not going their way. They have had a lot of luck this season, scraping some flukey wins, when they haven’t deserved it. Sign of champions, I know, but their luck has to run out at some point. If we can keep them out and keep the score 0-0 until the 65-70th minute, as has been said, they start to panic and rush things. This will require a miracle with our defence but it is possible. The Pearson effect will hopefully shove a rocket up our players backsides and they will remember that they are playing for the fans. Would love to see us fight for every second ball, get in their faces, give them a few kicks and show some passion and desire to win the bleedin game. I love that Pearson said that, Fear inhibits the players abilities, in his interview. Hopefully the players will not fear Liverpool, will go out there and play to their full ability. Anyway, I’m excited, think this could be shock of the season. Hopefully they pick up a few injuries tonight in their must win CL game. I would settle for VVD, Mane, Salah, TAA, Henderson and Keita all getting injured. I’m not asking for much.
I tell you what, if it’s 0-0 in the 70th, put your mortgage on a penalty being awarded to Liverpool in the 71st, regardless where the ball is at the time. If you need a helping hand, call the men in black. Speaking of Men in Black, have you tried this? It's wonderful. All the season's woes gone in an instant. A great stocking filler.
I would be ecstatic with a clean sheet, over the moon if we managed to somehow sneak a win, but realistically I would be happy just to keep the scoreline respectable.
Liverpool to win -2.5 goals. Printing money. I’ll be paying for flights to our next cup final (playoff final) with all the money I’ve made on us losing this season.
I didn't see Pearson becoming our manager. Preparation for the Championship it seems. Who would have come to Watford? It appears that more managers turned us down than applied for the post. The players need a boot up the ass and they will get one from Pearson. I am completely nonplussed about this appointment. Most of our players are not good enough for Premier league . He will already know this. Work , work , work will be his motto. Good luck to him. As for Saturday: Liverpool 6 Watford 0 Fingers crossed we will do better, but the snow is down, good base coming along and we are almost relegated. Timing. Watford and Skiing, both going downhill. Still, fun as you do it
Dear confused.com Liverpool fans are not real people and traditionally hale from all over the country (other than Liverpool who tend to support ever****imgton) . Luton fans however are pure evil , It is perfectly reasonable to be confused in your situation. Yes you should let him know, but you need to do:this sensitively , I would suggest stripping naked , painting the Watford logo on your torso and making yourself comfortable in his chair while you wait for him. In the unlikely event of a Watford victory over Liverpool, it would also be acceptable to greet your other friend by grabbing you **** and ******** in front of him and shouting how do you like them apples.
Thought my personal set's Christmas lunch was going to be enough to save me from this, only to discover the knowledge on this thread here and now that it's not even the case thanks to an early kick off. Now I'll have to make the conscious decision not to watch it. #Sad
I ******* hate Liverpool , sadly won’t be able to watch this game as will be away for the weekend , however am sure all my Liverpool supporting friends will update me every time they score. liverpool fans have to be the most smug, self assured, delusion of all fans in the prem. I would absolutely love a Watford victory looking forward to seeing how our precious players handle being shouted out , and lets face it the new manager is going to be doing some shouting , I can imagine the training field now: Gray where the **** are you going the goal is at the other end of the pitch Kiko what the **** are you doing Holebase I said go in hard, I didn’t say punch him Gerry pass you **** Would love to win but Liverpool 6 Watford 0
I can confirm that this game has not qualified for official "Must Win" status. Pray for our goal difference. I think success would probably look like a plucky 3-1 loss? I'd be disappointed if we got thumped Man City style. The game after against Man United I think is the more important one, where it seems at least plausible we could actually harness the new manager bounce™ (and probably need to if we are to have any hope of the great escape). Main priority for this game is Pearson getting through without picking up some kind of touchline ban.
