Some game today. Lost a fair chunk of hair. Thought we played well, dominated in the main, should've gone in 1 up, but lost 3 headers at a set piece to go in all square
Disappointing goal that they scored for their second, too easy, but gutsy from Martin to score a great header to level it.
Positives
The formation, though not significantly more solid at the back, we're creating more chances.
Our general play has improved a bit, not hugely but heading in right direction.
Coutinho/Lallana/Sterling interplay improving - pity we need to have Raheem up front, best position is on the wing.
Markovic's play has improved, and Sahko is doing well enough to hold down a place.
Negatives
Again, shot hit straight at Jones not saved. Weak stopper ... BR?!?!
Couldn't make head or tail of the substitutions today, Lucas faded badly, should've gone off. Probably wouldn't have taken off Markovic though he was also fading a bit and though better going forward than Hendo is weaker defensively.
Strikers. Borini - what is there to say - sped around like a headless chicken for a while then got himself sent off. Sooner we jettison the twit the better. Why even bring him on BR?!?! Lambert, again offered nothing.
Not great from SG - some really poor set pieces (corner straight out?!?) and poor shot choices.
On the day, Coutinho was my MOTM. Some duff shots and passes, but always positive on the ball, got his goal, looked like he could've got more, the lad is a super little player, takes responsibilty, doesn't shirk.
Re. motm ... Markovic could take a dump on the pitch and people would still voting him motm. The lad is definitely improving but saying he's motm in every game, even when played 10 min and gets sent off, can't take his vote seriously.
In general think BR will be happy enough. Limping to the Jan window, but if we can sign a striker or two, should be able to convert more of the chances we are creating. Well, that's the hope...