Former Arsenal striker and now football pundit Ian Wright has once again criticized Liverpool’s poor defense on Sunday when one Jonjo Shelvey pass to Joselu beat the flat Liverpool defense.
There always seems to be moments in games when Liverpool are asleep and give goals away but this has been the case for a while now, and it hasn’t been fixed even though new defenders have been brought in.
Newcastle knew that which is why we were always in the game – even to win it at the end when in the dying minutes Mo Diame had a great chance from a corner but slow in seeing the chance,
You would expect a coach of Jurgen Klopp’s standing to have fixed this problem by now – in contrast, Newcastle’s defense looked good.
Jurgen Klopp criticized – not happy with the Newcastle result
This is what Ian Wright has written in his column in the Sun:
“Defensively they continue to make such laughable mistakes.” “It’s as though no one ever thinks, ‘Hang on a minute, what happens if this breaks down and they come at us?’
“Klopp says he could write a book on defending in two hours, and maybe he could. But doing it in theory is a world away from doing it in practice — and Liverpool certainly aren’t.”
“Klopp is showing another side to his character as well,” “There’s a passive-aggressive side to him — something my media mates are increasingly seeing too — whenever anyone questions Liverpool’s performances.”
“Almost a case of ‘How dare you suggest that, you’ve never played the game, what do you know’?.”
“Well, you don’t need to go to India to know a good curry — and you don’t need to be an FA coach to know Liverpool’s defense has been embarrassing at times.”
Certainly, Klopp was irritated in his post-match interview, but you don’t expect a manager to be happy when they think they should have won the game.
Fixing the defense is one of the easier things to do by ensuring the players know their jobs and keep their shape under all conditions – organization is key.
It’s something Newcastle’s defense demonstrated well on Sunday when we were only beaten by a world-class strike from Brazilian International Coutinho.
We don’t have the players that Liverpool have regarding class and creativity, but we have conceded only 6 goals in the League – half the number the Reds have conceded.
Comments welcome.
153 comments so far
GeordieTwo
Oct 3, 2017 at 5:38 PM
Comment #41Trying to blame me for some minor squabbles…. unbelievable…. I know at least one person (well, possibly not a person but a very nice mammal) who will vouch for me Belfast!
Spoof
Oct 3, 2017 at 5:39 PM
Comment #42Come on Amanda, get us a new owner—————— she’s a smart looking lady, let’s hope she gets us a smart spendthrift owner.
Belfast
Oct 3, 2017 at 5:41 PM
Comment #43Spoof, I have a feeling it’s probably just a coincidence and she was just watching a game. Boring theory but sure.
Belfast
Oct 3, 2017 at 5:43 PM
Comment #44I hope that isn’t Tsunki’s hamster G2? It’s deed.
GeordieTwo
Oct 3, 2017 at 5:43 PM
Comment #45We want you Amanda!!!! We need you! Ride into the Toon and rescue us from the dread pirate Ashley!!! You know people who aren’t incompetent. You wouldn’t hire a Llambeezee or a Kinnear would you? You could even throw up in a lav sink once in a while. We wouldn’t mind…. No really Amanda we’re perfect for you….
GeordieTwo
Oct 3, 2017 at 5:47 PM
Comment #46I hope Amanda reads the blog….. is it all right to call her Amanda? Am I ruining this for us??? Amanda don’t let me ruin this for the lads!!!
GeordieTwo
Oct 3, 2017 at 5:48 PM
Comment #47By the way Belfast, who are you calling on that mobile? And have you just been on a skiing trip in the Alps? Why didn’t you call me? I love those!
Jib
Oct 3, 2017 at 5:49 PM
Comment #48Belfast
It was good fun watching everyone wetting
their grundigs over the possibility of a sale
😀
GeordieTwo
Oct 3, 2017 at 5:56 PM
Comment #49Oh I see, you’re calling me to invite me for that ski holiday…. excellent!
The blogger formally known as OP
Oct 3, 2017 at 6:03 PM
Comment #50Maybe Amanda knows the Sultana of broon ale and he wants us.
GeordieTwo
Oct 3, 2017 at 6:05 PM
Comment #51No, we want Amanda OP. Not some sultan or other. We want the best looking owner in the Prem to look at. It will take some of the sting out of wor losses….
GeordieTwo
Oct 3, 2017 at 6:06 PM
Comment #52By the way is that a mutant dingo OP mate? If so, I’ve been looking for one for years. We could possibly discuss a swap for a honey badger? I’m tired of having my pant legs in tatters…..
jazzyp
Oct 3, 2017 at 6:06 PM
Comment #53I hope we stick with Ashley for all he has done for us
The blogger formally known as OP
Oct 3, 2017 at 6:10 PM
Comment #54I’m not a believer GT
To many false dawns let downs and general shady dealings.
Until the last SD sign is gone fatty will haunt the toon, possibly years after knowing that slime ball.
GeordieTwo
Oct 3, 2017 at 6:10 PM
Comment #55Amanda! We want you Amanda!!!
You’re as cute as a panda!
And female to boot!
Oh Amanda, come own us Amanda!
And for you we’ll standa!
Just give us a call!!!!
This can be sung to almost any tune of your choosing lads….
GeordieTwo
Oct 3, 2017 at 6:15 PM
Comment #56Does anybody have anything else they would like to sing for Amanda. I think the timing is perfect lads…..
The blogger formally known as OP
Oct 3, 2017 at 6:17 PM
Comment #57Hey I like the upbeat blog and I’d welcome Amanda and her panda but I don’t buy it.
To in ya face, things like multimillion deals are done behind closed doors not at a kebab van with fatty and friends.
Speaking of fatty was the Lord of all he observes at the match, not jib I mean Ashley.
The blogger formally known as OP
Oct 3, 2017 at 6:18 PM
Comment #58Oh Amanda you look like my Granda, especially holding that bag searching for a fag.
Lindisfarne
Oct 3, 2017 at 6:19 PM
Comment #59Does anyone else know about this guy, he is being talked up in the Guardian:
Deese Kasinga-Madia
Club Newcastle United
Position Winger
Born 12 December 2000
A pacey, technically gifted left-sider, comfortable on the wing or in a more central attacking midfield role, Kasinga-Madia is in the first year of a two-year scholarship on Tyneside. Already making his mark on Dave Watson’s under-18 side, he was born in DR Congo but grew up in London, where he became part of Brentford’s junior system. As befits a player who started out as a goal-hungry central striker, Kasinga possesses a decent shot.
ShirebrookToon
Oct 3, 2017 at 6:20 PM
Comment #60When’s the statue of Ashley set to be unveiled outside St. James’?
Does anyone know?
The blogger formally known as OP
Oct 3, 2017 at 6:21 PM
Comment #61Jib
Are you still being moderated?
Why?
Giz a laugh.
GeordieTwo
Oct 3, 2017 at 6:22 PM
Comment #62That’s not a very nice song OP mate. Don’t be offended Amanda! OP didn’t mean it. He’s just had 10 years of the Ashhole and it’s made him go a bit funny…. But he will get over it with your loving ownership!
The blogger formally known as OP
Oct 3, 2017 at 6:22 PM
Comment #63Shirebrook
The dog did one down the park earlier, I bagged and binned it but I can keep the next one!
The blogger formally known as OP
Oct 3, 2017 at 6:24 PM
Comment #64Oh Amanda you look like my Granda, when holding that bag you look as beautiful as he did when in drag.
GeordieTwo
Oct 3, 2017 at 6:25 PM
Comment #65Shirebrook, the statue showing Ashley with his pants down while bending over to upchuck into a bronze fireplace will soon be available for viewing at an SD rag shop in the Toon. Everyone is very excited. Ashley is accepting donations for his “Please help me, I’m a pauper billionaire” fund. Beautiful moment….
The blogger formally known as OP
Oct 3, 2017 at 6:30 PM
Comment #66Lindi
Never heard of him buddy, Bobby may have but he’s still in self excille I believe.
Jib
Oct 3, 2017 at 6:31 PM
Comment #67I have to say I was never that into
Tom Petty – I found him pretty bland
Same with the Travelling Wllbury’s
Some of my favourite artistes were
members
Dylan Harrison Lynne Orbison
but they never rocked up
Petty as a member was an
afterthought
ShirebrookToon
Oct 3, 2017 at 6:31 PM
Comment #68OP
gonna need more than just one. You’ll have to pick every other dogs up aswell.
The blogger formally known as OP
Oct 3, 2017 at 6:32 PM
Comment #69Shirebrook
Life size?
Please no!
ShirebrookToon
Oct 3, 2017 at 6:34 PM
Comment #70G2
Thought that one was already available
The blogger formally known as OP
Oct 3, 2017 at 6:34 PM
Comment #71Everybody must be excited by this news of Amanda and they’re all locked in their bedrooms with the Kays catalog.
ShirebrookToon
Oct 3, 2017 at 6:35 PM
Comment #72Op
Aye mate
Pound for pound
Ron Knee
Oct 3, 2017 at 6:36 PM
Comment #73Dan Barlaser, Jamie Sterry, Yasin Ben El-Mhanni and Lewis McNall among the #NUFC players here at Port Vale #EFLTrophy
ShirebrookToon
Oct 3, 2017 at 6:38 PM
Comment #74OP
Kays is a bit upmarket. Did you mean Betterware catalogue
Optimistic Panda ?
Oct 3, 2017 at 6:41 PM
Comment #75Who knows could even be Avon
Tsunki
Oct 3, 2017 at 6:42 PM
Comment #76Apparently there’s only one thing worse than being talked about…..
Optimistic Panda
Oct 3, 2017 at 6:43 PM
Comment #77The Avon lady is buying Nufc
Tsunki
Oct 3, 2017 at 6:43 PM
Comment #78Ed the official LFC store as is blaring away at me here. 😐
Optimistic Panda
Oct 3, 2017 at 6:44 PM
Comment #79Being talked about twice?
Tsunki
Oct 3, 2017 at 6:44 PM
Comment #80Ad