Disappointed and frustrated, they were there for the taking and they didn't play well at all yet beat us 3-0, not good enough. Completely agree with Kenny's after the match appraisal, by clinical I think he means the entire attacking play.
Downing was awful tonight, had plenty of the ball and did absolutely nothing with it the entire game, sorry but he needs dropping completely. Doesn't have the pace to beat his man and doesn't deliver a cross of any quality and when it comes to shooting I've had enough of his shots so far this year to be bored of his standard fare.
Adam was so far out of his depth he was drowning, not sure if it's simply because of Lucas missing or him running out of steam these last 4 games as he was improving slightly even winning some MotM votes but tonight enough is enough, rest him for sure.
Henderson, started brightly and again glimpses of what he can do but as the game went on became more frustrating and could even see Gerrard visably frustrated with him passing it backwards and losing tempo in a move far too often, gain some confidence lad and start to apply yourself as the talent is there but the mentality isn't at the moment.
Spearing, lively and pretty assured in possession, had a fair game for me.
Kuyt, bloody horrible, not sure he contributed anything and his game has gone backwards at a rapid fashion this season to the point I can't see him starting many more games for us this season.
Three poor mistakes from our back five that we haven't been used to and I'm willing to forgive as they've been solid all season.
Carroll, you can say all you want about the quality of service, which to a point I agree with but beyond that he looks completely toothless, are we actually saying he has to have a perfect cross to score a goal otherwise he offers nothing else as that's not enough from our number 9 for me. Not gonna say he was awful as the service wasn't good enough to get that back but everything sent near him, including on the deck produced nothing and he looks completely clueless as to what to do if the move has any pace to it whatsoever, like he wants it slow slow, out wide, slower, now cross perfectely and he might just score once in a while. Not enough for me.
Bellamy and Gerrard came on just when we went to 3-0 down for me and I think were pretty deflated from that, still think they both did alright, Gerrard looking cautious as some said, Bellamy urgent and best quality on the ball we saw all night. Must do better, please sign a couple of attackers as we're desperate for them.
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