I really thought we were going to skin Wigan from the outset, but after the first goal we reverted to type...not our type, but Roy's type.
I'm so F***ing tired of watching the defense hoof the ball upfield.
Konchesky was by far the weakest player on the pitch. How often was he caught out? Stam put in a fair few crosses that but for a finishing product were excellent.
Skrtel does a great job at keeping my ass in shape, because I have it clenched shut every time the ball comes to him. I'm sorry to say he is not as good as we all like to think. He hasn't been the same player from the 08/09 season and that's a shame. I'd take Agger in that position everyday.
Carra did well for me making some important tackles/fouls which saved us. He marshalled the back line well and kept Kelly honest for the most part. It's just the damned hoofing that does my head in instead of building the attack by linking with the midfield. I don't need to tell you.
Kelly got my MOTM. Yes, he was caught out on occasion, but overall I think he's coming along really well and carries himself like the pro he is. I'd have been a lot more apprehensive had Johnson been playing.
In general, the whole midfield was guilty of dodgy passing after the first spell of the game. There were moments of really nice build-up and good passing, but it was always a questionable pass killing it. I'd rather have seen Jova in for Maxi from go.
The substitutions. Wow. I haven't read anything yet, but unless Meireles was injured there's no reason for Poulsen to get 45 minutes. Besides, if that was the case, then bring Jova in on the left, drop Gerrard back with Lucas, Maxi on the right and Kuyt feeding Torres.
And, finally there's Roy whose tactics involve biting his fingernails and then standing up with five minutes left clapping hard to the left and clapping hard to the right. Is this supposed to arouse and motivate our players. Pfft.
The title of this thread couldn't be more appropriate. I came away thoroughly F***ing annoyed.
Oh yeah. One more thing. The Wigan fans who cheered when Kelly went down during the freekick showed themselves to be classless shitbags. I hope that's not a reflection of all Wigan fans.
YNWA
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