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Is there a video of Gerrard speaking out about this?
Sturridge shouldn't have done anything at all. Henderson needs to fight his own battles. That sturridge was getting all huffed up on his behalf only strengthens the image that he can't.Also, it doesn't help that only Sturridge dared to stand up against Balotelli.
Yeah, that's what I was trying to say actually. He shouldn't have acted like that on the pitch, but he was in the right imo though. Just say it afterwards in the dressing room then.Sturridge shouldn't have done anything at all. Henderson needs to fight his own battles. That sturridge was getting all huffed up on his behalf only strengthens the image that he can't.
Was sulking like a twat after the goal too. He's normally more sound than that.
Henderson made the right call.His form has definitely been better the last few matches. Don't know why people would try and argue otherwise. He's a lot more positive and involved from what I have seen. A few people on twitter were saying the real issue from the penalty thing was Henderson being a "weak captain." Thoughts on that from the Liverpool supporters? I can see why people would say that. But considering how petulant Balotelli can be it was probably easier to just give in at the time and deal with it later.
Henderson starting a fight on the pitch does no one any good. Balotelli is an idiot. He'll rightly get a bollocking behind closed doors and that will be the end of it.Pretty poor from everyone involved:
- Brentan choosing Henderson to take penalties over Balotelli
- Balotelli being Balotelli
- Henderson failing to impose himself as captain
- Gerrard talking shit in the media and drawing more attention to the incident
Balotelli can't be chosen from the outset as he wasn't on the pitch.Pretty poor from everyone involved:
- Brentan choosing Henderson to take penalties over Balotelli
- Balotelli being Balotelli
- Henderson failing to impose himself as captain
- Gerrard talking shit in the media and drawing more attention to the incident
Because Gerrard hardly misses any and Balotelli hasn't been a regular in the team, especially in the starting eleven.Why would Balotelli not be your first choice peno taker anyway, considering he's one of, if not the best in Europe at them.
What's he missed, like 2, 3 ever?
I read somewhere he's scored 27 out of 29, but the only one I remember him missing came against Reina last year.Why would Balotelli not be your first choice peno taker anyway, considering he's one of, if not the best in Europe at them.
What's he missed, like 2, 3 ever?
I remember that, the other one he missed was either the very game before it, or after it, IIRC.I read somewhere he's scored 27 out of 29, but the only one I remember him missing came against Reina last year.
Think he missed another one against Genoa.I read somewhere he's scored 27 out of 29, but the only one I remember him missing came against Reina last year.
Eboue, Donaldo. Eboue.Not sure why this thread is still being dragged on? Gerrard giving Balotelli a bollocking could surely have warranted another thread...
I've been pretty sweet for a season and a half thanks. Coming on here during that period has helped.I always feel good thanks. I'm sure that outburst has improved your mood though.
I don't think anyone saw it.Can't believe you couldn't see that I trying to wind up our scouse friends here a little bit ffs.
I'm surprised seeing MU above you after last season and the firestorm they've been through has you in such a good mood. Unless you're settling for mediocrity.I've been pretty sweet for a season and a half thanks. Coming on here during that period has helped.
I guess if this was the end of May and the table still looked like it does and Liverpool hadn't made a mark in the cups it would be disappointing.I'm surprised seeing MU above you after last season and the firestorm they've been through has you in such a good mood. Unless you're settling for mediocrity.
Fact is MU and the PL were never going to be the same from the day Ferguson decided to walk away yet there they are sitting 3rd yet Liverpool sit 7th even after 3 years of Rodgers. Who knows where you'll both end up but I suspect you're more than a little disappointed that MU are looking down on you at the moment.I guess if this was the end of May and the table still looked like it does and Liverpool hadn't made a mark in the cups it would be disappointing.
Fact is, in just under 3 years in the post Rodgers' Liverpool has progressed and developed aside from a 3/4 month period earlier this season. The squad has started to settle, some excellent young talent emerging and form has been largely excellent since early December.
The point is that there's a general sense of optimism around Liverpool. That can't be said about United right now who are getting results but showing a lack of coherence and lack identity. They're no longer invulnerable and the squad doesn't 'look' like a United set-up right now.
Of course the league table doesn't lie but this is a whole lot more positive for Liverpool fans compared to a few years ago when United looked indefatigable.
If Gerrard hardly misses a penalty then Balotelli is a penalty god because his record is way better than Gerrard's....
Because Gerrard hardly misses any and Balotelli hasn't been a regular in the team, especially in the starting eleven.
Not denying he is one the best at taking them like.
In recent years Gerrard has been excellent. His stats are somewhat distorted by his younger days where he missed a fair few.If Gerrard hardly misses a penalty then Balotelli is a penalty god because his record is way better than Gerrard's.
If he tries to sweep it under the carpet he looks weak, particularly when you know Strachan and Reid are going to have a debate about it right beside him. If he criticises him he "airs his dirty laundry" and causes "dressing room unrest". He was in a lose-lose situation there and that was entirely Balotelli's fault.Personally I think Gerrard showed just how much he's lacking in basic intelligence with his comments. Regardless of what he thinks, as captain and a key part of Liverpool FC he should brush over it to reject any notion of discontent. Now everyone thinks Liverpool have a dressing room problem with Balotelli. Captain fantastic, my arse.
Is there a video of Gerrard speaking out about this?
Gerrard was a bit stupid here to be honest, if he hadn't said anything there wouldn't have been a debate and Rodgers could have dealt with it internally.
What's worse is that if Henderson did pull the ball away from Balotelli and insist on taking it himself, there would then be a heap load of extra pressure to score it. It was a horrible situation Balotelli put him in.Henderson starting a fight on the pitch does no one any good. Balotelli is an idiot. He'll rightly get a bollocking behind closed doors and that will be the end of it.
The only person at fault is Balotelli.
In fairness there'd be a new Super Mario thread every other day.Mega threads must die.
Aye he needed to be a bit more diplomatic there, keep any disagreements in house.Gerrard was a bit stupid here to be honest, if he hadn't said anything there wouldn't have been a debate and Rodgers could have dealt with it internally.
Yeah, but it makes fecking beige television, doesn't it? Gerrard was on telly to entertain, I thought his response was refreshing and honest, which is one of the few times you will hear me praise him.Gerrard was a bit stupid here to be honest, if he hadn't said anything there wouldn't have been a debate and Rodgers could have dealt with it internally.
Oh it was definitely both them things, but he's still Liverpool captain and should have bitten his tongue.Yeah, but it makes fecking beige television, doesn't it? Gerrard was on telly to entertain, I thought his response was refreshing and honest, which is one of the few times you will hear me praise him.
No, he shouldn't have been on there to start with.Oh it was definitely both them things, but he's still Liverpool captain and should have bitten his tongue.
McManaman, Carragher, Fowler, Murphy, Owen, Lawrensen, Hansen, Keegan, Quinn and McAteer were busy.Wtf was Gerrard doing punditry on a Liverpool match in the first place?