Stewart Downing (Liverpool -> West Ham)

how many liverpool players could have put that ball through to Sturridge on the volley with their weaker foot,The lad is talented but isn't confident enough we the fans could help him with that.

how many liverpool players could have put that ball through to Sturridge on the volley with their weaker foot,The lad is talented but isn't confident enough we the fans could help him with that.

I have to agree it was a really nice ball, but he's not exactly doing that consistently. Still it doesn't mean it was just luck, but I'm still not quite convinced of his ability, mostly due to a year and a half of pure sh*te displays from him. I'll support him as long as he wears red though.

If we are after Couthino is it to replace Downing? Is he possibily being moved out?

Has had a few decent games recently though his return overall has been terrible

how many liverpool players could have put that ball through to Sturridge on the volley with their weaker foot

Pretty much the whole squad...

I could do it myself, once in a while... it's the consistency in which a player shows his quality that matters. I can score bicycle kicks sometimes, doesn't make me a football genius.

Playing better, still think if we want to be a force in this league then Stewart will have to make way for a top class wide man. He's doing his best though and we can ask no more so well done to the lad.

sky bet have him on 3/1 to move to Sunderland before thursday.

Shithouse of a performance tonight.  Absolute gash.

Shithouse of a performance tonight.  Absolute gash.

Was going to say something similar, with Santos to attack he did virtually nothing the entire game. Was definitely the most disappointing player on display. The quicker we find a replacement for him the happier I'll be.

Not.Good.Enough.!

The king of hide and seek this lad.

there was a moment in the first half today when Hendo had the ball and it was a perfect situation for a counter attack, and Downing instead of going out wide, made a movement that was beyond my comprehension and totally ruined the chance. lad just doesn't understand it i guess.

Had a rubbish game. Happens to often.

Can't believe he played a full 90 minutes. Just went missing all game. Not good enough.

Mystery how he stayed on for the full ninety.

Mystery how he stayed on for the full ninety.

May be BR didn't knew he was playing. 
Pretty invincible eh?

Invisible yes, invincible, NO 

I genuinely forgot he played in that game.

Am I the only one who thinks he's been playing well the last couple of months? 

Doesn't seem to put hopeless balls into the box anymore. Been linking up with Suarez and Sturridge a lot better, seems more confident when he has possession too. Been helping the right back out a lot too as well.

Am I the only one who thinks he's been playing well the last couple of months? 

Doesn't seem to put hopeless balls into the box anymore. Been linking up with Suarez and Sturridge a lot better, seems more confident when he has possession too. Been helping the right back out a lot too as well.

He has been playing better mate but I'm still not sure if Stewarts better, is good enough and unlike Jordan who is still young enough to keep improving I'm again not sure if he can raise his game even further.

Maybe still one to offload in the summer to help fund other positions.

Doesn't seem to put hopeless balls into the box anymore.

This is certainly his biggest improvement, IMO. Last season he would just cross the ball without even looking, now he is actually aiming for his target, which often means a low cross (more like a pass) to the center of the area for someone to attempt a one timer - and that's better than just crossing for the sake of it.

However, I don't think he's been playing well. I think he set the standards for himself so low that any improvement makes him look like a new player. He's still pretty harmless to defenses, and teams know that, so they give him more space. 9 out of 10 times he is unable to beat his man which is a bloody joke to be honest. He has a lot of time on the ball every game and still doesn't produce much of note.

If I was an opposite manager, I would certainly give more room to Stewart and focus my attention on our real threats, like Suarez and Sturridge.

I thought he had a very good game yesterday and on the whole has been pretty solid for the last month or so.

Loved his pass with the outside of the boot to Suarez. That was quality.

Just has to add a goal or even a few assists to his game and he might just stay in the side.

What a shock, he was crap again!

Completely disagree! Thought he put in his best shift in a red shirt against top opposition to date. Not saying he was brilliant but he put in some decent balls in to the City box and helped Johnson out in defence all day. Just wish he'd use his pace more and be a bit braver taking on the full backs.