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I am a reluctant no. Don't think he's mobile enough to play we want to, and with less game time if he stays he will be coming in with less match sharpness. My main concern is that with King going, we will lose alot of experience and guidance a for a young team. Wouldn't be to put out of he did stay.

Yes, it is a very different game. Neville basically admits he'd be hard pressed to play the role these days.

I've posted links to these a few times. Very interesting discussion from about 14 mins on how the full back role has changed between Gary Neville's day and how TAA plays the role now. TAA talks about the framework - as opposed to formation - that Liverpool play to that has structure but allows flexibility for him to move into midfield or push up wide dynamically as the game demands. What's clear is the team need to work as one, with players reading the game reacting to what's happens in game to maintain some of the principles Klopp want them to play to - in this instance the need to keep 4 players in midfield at all times. It highlights some of the decision making and understanding players now need in addition to technical ability and fitness to perform at the highest level. You need ability, coachability and intelligence. Obviously lots to reflect on for us in terms of how Manning is changing the way we play. I'm not suggesting he attempting to play heavy metal football here, but the work it must take imbedding his principles into the team so it becomes instinctive for everyone on the pitch to act as one. It also highlights the attributes that we need to look for when recruiting players. AA comes across really well. Very humble and thankful for how Klopp has helped as a player and a person. The interview with Anthony Gordon is a great one too. He is one dedicated individual and went up in my estimation after listening to him talk about his preparation and dedication.

Oh, I appreciate that. Just must be a weird feeling for the lad.

I was wondering what yesterday would've been like for him. Achieved promotion and then out celebrating with your team mates when you know you won't be playing alongside them next year. Must've been a bit odd. I guess it proves the value in the deal Derby struck. Would they have got promoted had he not stayed there until the end of the season?

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I love this interview. I love the interviewer so committed to his club, and with so much knowledge about Sokes time with them. I love the fact when Stokesy was asked about his move, he shifted it back to loving his time at Aldershot. He seems like a genuine lad and I hope it works out for him with us. Don't that stand (yes, stand) look ******* amazing too!

Didn't know that, but he was very genuine in what he said.

This is nearer the mark that calling it lies. You just can't be totally transparent about everything. Sometime information can only be shared when it's right to. I'm with LM on the emotional control stuff. Others on here took that to mean emotionless, and I couldn't be arsed to counter, but this is what I took LM to mean. It irks me when players get so irate with a perceived error by the ref to, say, 'incorrectly' give a free kick to the opposition, that they lose all control and prefer to continue arguing with referee rather than retreating and getting on with their job marking their man etc. The opposing team then have a chance or worse score as a result. Or when a defender gets beaten by a winger their ego is so crushed they feel they have to make a suicidal tackle in the penalty area to try and regain their pride, and give away a needless penalty. Both cases where unchecked emotions get in the way of doing their job and the whole team - and we as fans - suffer as a consequence. A City classic was Orr's headbutt. Obviously Bradley was troubled by his impending court case at the time, so his overreaction was understandable to some degree. (Love the lad for coming on camera and fronting up that he was out of order. Massive respect for that).

I thought the ref was great. Her body language exuded confidence, she was decisive and as other have said she got almost everything correct. Thought the aggression shown Huddersfield players in response to the penalty decision - particularly the blond lad - was out of order.

@kiwicolin Thanks for sharing that. Love a Bovril. Grealish is a top lad.

Agree with OP. On the whole he hasn't done as well since coming back from injury, though he is contributing to goals so that's a positive. I always thought one of the No 10 roles would suit him (certainly more so than Knight) as he can spot a pass and he's one of our better finishers. Quick too.

I was at the game. Leroy who?

Hi My daughter was down for Easter and I wanted to transfer a ST to her. (She used to be a season ticket holder before going to uni). Unfortunately I didn't know about the 3hr cut off before the game and left it too late. Why do we have this cut off? It's not uncommon for friends to have things crop up last minute - COVID, childcare issues - so the cutoff can be a pain. Surely, the ticketing system is bright enough to figure out a digital ticket has been already used and won't let you forward it after it has?

Leaving the field of play to dive into the supporters is one thing, and I can see why that may be bookable. I never agree with the 'antagonising' opposition fans though. The poor delicate little flowers that are able to gesture and chant abuse at players all game, that can't take it when they get some abuse back. Surely, the most antagonist thing is scoring in the first place!