sonyc 5,517 Posted August 14, 2021 (a) referee got in the way of a great attack (b) Pukki fouled (c) Salah with lucky touch 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GodlyOtsemobor 2,302 Posted August 14, 2021 Just now, Jsim1986 said: How was that not a foul on Pukki in the build up ? Because we're us and they're them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creedence Clearwater Couto 1,273 Posted August 14, 2021 Just now, interwebme said: Weve going toe to toe with them. Bit lucky that goal. Next few minutes are crucial, rally or collapse? This is where our lack of experience usually shows. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
interwebme 52 Posted August 14, 2021 Just now, Tumbleweed said: Very spawny deflection off Salah. Sweaty goal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creedence Clearwater Couto 1,273 Posted August 14, 2021 Please don't collapse City, come on! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,605 Posted August 14, 2021 Love him but Krul should save that really- ita straight at him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Christoph Stiepermann 1,135 Posted August 14, 2021 Sickening Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ramrod 258 Posted August 14, 2021 Tough for us going from little or no pre season to playing Liverpool. I'm hoping for no injuries above all else, especially Hanley who hasn't played. Team still bedding in. Let's take anything we can glean from this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creedence Clearwater Couto 1,273 Posted August 14, 2021 This is where we need Todd Cantwell to step up. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,605 Posted August 14, 2021 1 minute ago, Ramrod said: Team still bedding in. Let's take anything we can glean from this. Yeah you could see that when Pukki played near post for Rashica when he'd dropped back to far post- clearly not used to playing with each other yet so can't read each others intentions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
interwebme 52 Posted August 14, 2021 I'd like to see KM on for Rupp at HT if he's fit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted August 14, 2021 Rashica and Cantwell swapped. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creedence Clearwater Couto 1,273 Posted August 14, 2021 3 minutes ago, king canary said: Love him but Krul should save that really- ita straight at him. Krul does sometimes get beaten far too easily. He isn't a great shot stopper, his assets are his positioning, organisation and mental strength. In the EPL given the amount of pressure and amount of shots we'll concede, his flaws start to show. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGunnShow 5,940 Posted August 14, 2021 1 minute ago, Creedence Clearwater Couto said: Krul does sometimes get beaten far too easily. He isn't a great shot stopper, his assets are his positioning, organisation and mental strength. In the EPL given the amount of pressure and amount of shots we'll concede, his flaws start to show. Can't agree with the bit in bold much unless you're being very literal with the word "great" - he's a good shot stopper and very good on penalties. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
interwebme 52 Posted August 14, 2021 SKILLS from Rashica! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
All the Germans 1,075 Posted August 14, 2021 Tsimikas looks vulnerable. Lets' get at him. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Angry 1,555 Posted August 14, 2021 Not a bad first half, unlucky with the goal , but we haven’t caused them enough problems. Nice run from Rashica at the end of the half. Need more touches in the box-how do we achieve that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,716 Posted August 14, 2021 Well, only 1-0. Did say to a friend that if we lose I hope it's only by a goal or two. Long as we don't get uttery thumped Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 3,980 Posted August 14, 2021 Tzolis on sooner rather than later would be nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tumbleweed 106 Posted August 14, 2021 Ascthe cliche goes showing a bit too much respect need to get a bit tighter. Rashica a bit wide, we check back a bit too much, I think a few longer balls for Todd and MR to chase would be interesting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thirsty Lizard 3,163 Posted August 14, 2021 That was a pretty good half from us. The difference between that and the last 20 halves the last time we were in the Premier League is massive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Upo 91 Posted August 14, 2021 (edited) Team is looking sharp! Teemu, Todd, Max, Pierre, Milos, Gibson looking good. Gilmour too. Defence a bit shaky, but not terrible. Bad luck goal, preceded by bad call from ref. Todd, Teemu, Max and Pierre, and Krul stand out. Rashica missed one run by Teemu badly. Needs to sharpen there. Edited August 14, 2021 by Upo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,605 Posted August 14, 2021 Solid enough first half, with a slightly unlucky goal. Rashica is clearly still bedding in and so some of his decision making hasn't worked. My main fear, that teams would just slice straight through our central midfield hasn't been born out which is nice to see. Would like to see more from Rupp though, who has felt like a spare part so far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tumbleweed 106 Posted August 14, 2021 I think Gilmour needs to be a bit sharper, slowing it down and trying to be too deft. But a decent start for us considering. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HazzaJet 252 Posted August 14, 2021 Sounds like we’re doing quite well. Not threatening them but if by chance we did manage to get something out of this game I think the Reds would go red in the face Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Christoph Stiepermann 1,135 Posted August 14, 2021 We look a really good side, like we did last time against the top teams. If we can perform like this against the lower teams we'll be fine. But we dont seem to turn up to Brighton ot Burnley away. This should be 1-1 with pukkis chance. I'd be over the mood of we get a draw today Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rock The Boat 1,330 Posted August 14, 2021 (edited) We are playing better than Brentford and Watford. Unfortunately our opponents are Liverpool Edited August 14, 2021 by Rock The Boat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BaltimoreBird 127 Posted August 14, 2021 Very happy with that first half. Something to build on, and if the first 45 mins of the season we're any indication, we'll be a thorn in the side of quite a few teams this year. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricardo 7,385 Posted August 14, 2021 Good to be back here at CR. Crowd in good voice. A decent performance against really top opposition. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creedence Clearwater Couto 1,273 Posted August 14, 2021 (edited) 16 minutes ago, TheGunnShow said: Can't agree with the bit in bold much unless you're being very literal with the word "great" - he's a good shot stopper and very good on penalties. I think this is as much down to his mental strength and ability to get into the oppositions head. Similarly he's good on one on ones, where he seems to attract the shot straight @ him... smash one low and hard from 25 yards he's in trouble. Edited August 14, 2021 by Creedence Clearwater Couto Share this post Link to post Share on other sites