I think the thread points out, we have not got a so called "hard man" in the side like a Tommy Smith or a Ron Yeats, who where the corner stone of the sides in the sixties. Unfortunately the physical side of the game is rightly or wrongly, clamped down on by refs up and down the country.
Correct David.. The game has changed so much.. players go down like a sack of spuds at the first opportunity and it's only the sharp eyed ref's that clock it and they're a rarity...
Now and again you get a decent ref that allows a bit of passion and commitment and the game flows and is played in good spirit.. Ive seen loads over the years with maybe one booking and a cracking game of footy..
There's commitment and there's nasty.. big difference..
Gone are the days of having a Souness , Case or Smith in our side as they'd spend more time suspended than on the pitch..
Skill and goals come from being a balanced footballer..
You don't have to work out in the gym and look more like a rugby player to win football matches..
Messi,Lady Boy,Suarez,Neymar,Augero,Costa... all have balance and an eye for goal..not a big frame/build ..
Henderson was the only player who got a red card the whole of last season in a red shirt and even that was a bit harsh..
Meanwhile Gerrard,Suarez,Sturridge and Sterling between them ,scored 79 goals..
Look how close we came...
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