Pre-Match: Roma vs Liverpool 02/05/2018 - 7.45pm

So is that paper damned forever then just because of some pr**k reporter? In fairness to the paper they immediately took down the article, the editor apologised plus suspended the reporter, what more do you want from them?

With that type of response, do you still read the s*n as well, they sort of apologised too!!

It's basically the Daily Star without the tits.

The point is that it seems unduly harsh to damn a paper just because of one rogue reporter who was immediately suspended along with the article being retracted and an apology given.

Would you have said the same about the s*n back in 89?

I'm sick of reading the same old lies and bullshit about my city.

Funny how the same old stereotype about Liverpool is used by tory F***ing rags!!

I’m praying for an early goal so I can relax 🙏🏻

With that type of response, do you still read the s*n as well, they sort of apologised too!!

It's basically the Daily Star without the tits.

Don't be silly now, the Express apologised immediately and fired/suspended the reporter, absolutely no comparison with the rag.

Would you have said the same about the s*n back in 89?

I'm sick of reading the same old lies and bullshit about my city.

Funny how the same old stereotype about Liverpool is used by tory f**king rags!!

Do you also hold Facebook and Twitter responsible for every post you see on there? This was an online article posted by the reporter himself and as soon as it was spotted by the editorial staff action was swiftly taken, you can't ask for more from the paper.

I am nervous as hell not because these guys are good but because we may be down to bare bones.

Do you also hold Facebook and Twitter responsible for every post you see on there? This was an online article posted by the reporter himself and as soon as it was spotted by the editorial staff action was swiftly taken, you can't ask for more from the paper.

Was it just online? I thought it was in the paper also.

Was it just online? I thought it was in the paper also.

No it was online only but the thought it didn't go through editors/sub editors laughable

No freelance just writes something and then pops it online himself on a national newspaper online edition

How dare there be a game of football to get in the way of the drama

No it was online only but the thought it didn't go through editors/sub editors laughable

No freelance just writes something and then pops it online himself on a national newspaper online edition

So if it got the nod by the editors, it means the only reason it was retracted is due to complaints. Had it not got condemned by such high political figures they would have not removed it. They can shove their apologies.

There is only one fact. If we're not in the final, we do not deserve to be there because we have a comfortable result. Not easy but we have insurance goals.

As with our legendary teams in the past whenever we had a crucial game like this, players like Kenny, Souness, Emlyn, Hansen, Neal, Rush, all had experience in shutting the home crowd up and keeping them quiet.
Now I know we have done pretty much that throughout this seasons European campaign away from home but as we move into what can only be described as our biggest game for over 10 years, I really hope our lads don't implode at one of the final hurdles.

If we can grab an early goal it will calm so many nerves on and off the pitch.
What we don't want is a repeat of the Man city game and gift them a goal after two minutes !!
That goal, if you remember, came from Karius F***ing about piss arsing around with it playing a ridiculous pass out to Van Dyke under pressure.. That kind of manoeuvre needs to be avoided.

We'll know more once the starting line up is announced but If the front three are chosen it's game on, If it's looking like a defensive line up I'll be taking another valium.

So many scenarios are going through my head right now, so many what if this and what if that thoughts, I'm gonna be flying over the cuckoo's nest by kick off

I'm liking the fact we'll be in our lucky fluorescent orange kit as well..

Roma have to come at us and if they're as open at the back as they were last week we have the personnel to exploit that space.

I'm off to meditate for a while

A boss pic from our end before the start of the 1984 European Cup Final

A boss pic from our end before the start of the 1984 European Cup Final

Ace that mate... roofless stadium back then as well. Loved those chequered flags.

The old bob paisley quote from 1977 about the last time he was in rome he was in a tank

There is only one fact. If we're not in the final, we do not deserve to be there because we have a comfortable result. Not easy but we have insurance goals.

Not sure it is wise to say that, it is temping fate with today's standard of refeereeing. 2 dodgy penalties and an offside goal not ruled out is far from impossible.

Not sure it is wise to say that, it is temping fate with today's standard of refeereeing. 2 dodgy penalties and an offside goal not ruled out is far from impossible.

Worst scenario but you're right. However, my point is that if we play badly, it is our own fault.

As long as we can hold our nerve in what will be a hostile atmosphere, we will do this. If they come at us gung ho, we’ll pick them off. If they have to sit back and defend better than they did in the first leg, they are unlikely to score 4 or more.
I’m still seething that we conceded 2 late goals to give them a bit of early hope. Reality is, 5:2 is still one hell of a score line.
I’m certainly not as nervous as I was for the city games, but will be rather quiet at work next two days, being careful not to spout off and have to retract anything.
Looking forward to this, but a little worried about our travelling support!
Stay safe everyone, and return with one more C L game to go to 😊

What's the word on Henderson?

Nerves starting to kick in!

firstly lets hope our 5000 wonderfully noisy fans have a safe journey I am really worried about their safety.
Secondly come on we are going to score at least one if not two or three regardless of how many we concede.

What's the word on Henderson?

Bird