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Post Game: Liverpool 3, Newcastle United 1

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 30:  Danny Simpson of Newcastle United competes with Craig Bellamy of Liverpool during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Newcastle United at Anfield on December 30, 2011 in Liverpool, England.  (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Well, that was unpleasant. I harbored no illusions of revenge for 4-3 or even for taking our players today - all I asked for was a good showing that would justify Newcastle's position in the table or even improve it. Instead, the Magpies played on their back foot for 90 minutes, allowing Liverpool to boss the play and Craig Bellamy to celebrate like he's never scored a goal against his former team before.

Star-divide

There weren't a lot of positives, if you're a Newcastle supporter (Andy Carroll's continued scoring drought does nothing for me, anyway). Ryan Taylor was continuously abused by Stewart Downing, Danny Simpson played some sort of weird tactic on a free kick that led to Bellamy's second goal, and Demba Ba disappeared for very long stretches. Even Tim Krul, who has reliably played the part of superman for the majority of this season's first half, looked average, conceding a goal on a Steven Gerrard shot that, while well taken, was nevertheless at an extremely acute angle.

Newcastle don't even have the injury excuse we've relied on recently - aside from Steven Taylor, who is gone for the season, Alan Pardew basically had his pick of first team players (though I would question the selection of Haris Vuckic over Hatem Ben Arfa). The saddest part of this whole day is that since January is around the corner, this could be the very last time these players are seen together, and Liverpool's lineup was a constant reminder of that fact. A disheartening day, indeed.

Poll
Who was the Man of the Match for Newcastle?
Demba Ba
4 votes
Fabricio Coloccini
4 votes
Haris Vuckic's face
14 votes

22 votes | Poll has closed

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I don't think Raylor did toooo badly

Santon is clearly a better option, though. Once again our offense just looked… bad. We need help in January.

by johnjmurphy17 on Dec 30, 2011 9:47 PM GMT reply actions  

its not going to be pretty

"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon

"Stern Sucks"
-Me

by Rockets4LIFE on Dec 31, 2011 3:39 AM GMT up reply actions  

I really couldn't come up with a strong positive for the game

Colo made a couple of great saving tackles, but also had some key turnovers. Same basic story with Tiote – calm in possession, made some people miss, but gave it away a few times. Not a single standout, to be honest.

by Robert L. Bishop on Dec 30, 2011 9:54 PM GMT up reply actions  

One shining light

I just depressing looked at the table, and remembered we’re still 12 points clear of Scum…. I can always handle that.

by johnjmurphy17 on Dec 30, 2011 9:53 PM GMT reply actions  

Fucking hell I hate Obertan.

Seemed like every time he got the ball he either passed back or did something stupid to give it away, and he was EVERYWHERE. Vuckic, who I like, didn’t look ready to start at all and certainly not over Ben Arfa. Terrible game.

If you want beef then bring the ruckus.

by lowellthehammer on Dec 30, 2011 9:54 PM GMT reply actions  

They showed an old interview of Steve McManaman from his playing days at Liverpool

I’ve gotten annoyed with his announcing on ESPN, and I thought it would be a Macca-free day, but it wasn’t to be.

by Robert L. Bishop on Dec 30, 2011 11:22 PM GMT up reply actions  

Thanks

Do you ever see Warren Barton on TV,
I follow him on Twitter he was a bit of a cult hero in his day.

by wuds100 on Dec 31, 2011 5:53 PM GMT via mobile up reply actions  

Horrible game

We needed HBA to start, I dont know what is up with Pardew because HBA should have started the last 2 games. He better get the nod next game.

"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon

"Stern Sucks"
-Me

by Rockets4LIFE on Dec 31, 2011 3:40 AM GMT reply actions  

Let’s hope he does or it could be a long day againt Man U.

by MychalShannon1 on Jan 2, 2012 1:17 AM GMT up reply actions  

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