So occupied with life. One of these days I'll have to stop and capture this into memory.
Monday, February 7, 2011
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Numero Uno in the Making
I never thought this was possible, neither did I think this would happen. Atleast in this lifetime. I think by the time Messi is done, even Maradona would be honoured to be compared with Messi. I know this seems so weird. It's true, I don't think it's going to be the other way around.
Still early days but even if Messi goes on like this for another 5 years, he'll surpass quite a few of the greats. Apart from the unbelievable talent that is Lionel Messi, he is also fortunate to be playing in the system of Barcelona. I don't think he would be half as effective as he is if it hadn't been the case.
Still early days but even if Messi goes on like this for another 5 years, he'll surpass quite a few of the greats. Apart from the unbelievable talent that is Lionel Messi, he is also fortunate to be playing in the system of Barcelona. I don't think he would be half as effective as he is if it hadn't been the case.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Post Torres Era Begins
Football seems to be the only thing on my mind. And quite rightly so. We won today and what pleased me the most was the level of performance and of course King Kenny. What a master stroke from our manager. At first I couldn't believe the system he decided to deploy. And boy didn't we look awesome in that formation. Something you could never expect Roy Hodgson to have the guts to even think of. No offense Mr. Roy, nice guy you are but not quite cut out to be the manager of Liverpool.
I have been critical of Dirk Kuyt off late. The man is a work-horse but his first touch leaves a lot to be desired. I forgot one thing though. One big thing actually. Dirk has been doing Liverpool a great service by playing on the wing. He never complains, never backs off from a challenge and quietly (but assuredly) goes about doing the job at hand. Today I realized what Kuyt does best (and what he was brought in for). He is your classic support striker and today in his role as a lone striker he did his job supremely well. What a performance from him. Ran at the ball hard, made himself big in front of a packed defence, held the ball well, brought our midfield maestros into the game. The second goal was a result of a sublime pass splitting the defence from him. Everything that he did seem to suggest the World Cup that he had last summer was no mere fluke. We have been doing him a great injustice by playing him out of position. And who else to rectify that but our very own King Kenny.
60th minute. Enter Luis Suarez and he immediately shows us what he is capable of. Fiesty little character. Maybe his shooting power isn't quite there yet, but you could see his slick first touch and his brilliant peripheral vision and he rounded the keeper off with his debut goal.
I'm not getting carried away just yet but this definitely is a new beginning. Whoever was there today at Anfield or watched the match today will know what I am talking about. Liverpool are still far away from being the finished product but with King Kenny making the calls and a NESV funded summer, I'm excited about the direction we're headed. 2010-2011 was always going to be a rebuilding season and with Torres gone (who, by the way, will be mentioned for the last time in my blog), thank you very much, NESV have definitely stuck to their principles of bringing in young talent and developing them here. Very few, if any, know how to get the best out of young talent as Kenny Dalglish. Ok maybe Mr. Wenger needs a mention here but that's about as much as I am going to talk about him.
Forgive my overzealousness in this matter but this is the best a Liverpudlian has felt in a long time. What's more, we are yet to see Andy Carroll dorn the No. 9 jersey.
YNWA!
P.S: I really feel bad for the Newcastle fans. You'll deserve a much much better owner. Mike Ashley is about as bad as the Yanks we had previously. I saw Carroll's first interview. I could see that he was happy to be at Liverpool. but he hadn't quite come to terms with leaving Newcastle. An out and out Geordie. But we assure you'll one thing, he will be adored and loved here at Liverpool.
I have been critical of Dirk Kuyt off late. The man is a work-horse but his first touch leaves a lot to be desired. I forgot one thing though. One big thing actually. Dirk has been doing Liverpool a great service by playing on the wing. He never complains, never backs off from a challenge and quietly (but assuredly) goes about doing the job at hand. Today I realized what Kuyt does best (and what he was brought in for). He is your classic support striker and today in his role as a lone striker he did his job supremely well. What a performance from him. Ran at the ball hard, made himself big in front of a packed defence, held the ball well, brought our midfield maestros into the game. The second goal was a result of a sublime pass splitting the defence from him. Everything that he did seem to suggest the World Cup that he had last summer was no mere fluke. We have been doing him a great injustice by playing him out of position. And who else to rectify that but our very own King Kenny.
60th minute. Enter Luis Suarez and he immediately shows us what he is capable of. Fiesty little character. Maybe his shooting power isn't quite there yet, but you could see his slick first touch and his brilliant peripheral vision and he rounded the keeper off with his debut goal.
I'm not getting carried away just yet but this definitely is a new beginning. Whoever was there today at Anfield or watched the match today will know what I am talking about. Liverpool are still far away from being the finished product but with King Kenny making the calls and a NESV funded summer, I'm excited about the direction we're headed. 2010-2011 was always going to be a rebuilding season and with Torres gone (who, by the way, will be mentioned for the last time in my blog), thank you very much, NESV have definitely stuck to their principles of bringing in young talent and developing them here. Very few, if any, know how to get the best out of young talent as Kenny Dalglish. Ok maybe Mr. Wenger needs a mention here but that's about as much as I am going to talk about him.
Forgive my overzealousness in this matter but this is the best a Liverpudlian has felt in a long time. What's more, we are yet to see Andy Carroll dorn the No. 9 jersey.
YNWA!
P.S: I really feel bad for the Newcastle fans. You'll deserve a much much better owner. Mike Ashley is about as bad as the Yanks we had previously. I saw Carroll's first interview. I could see that he was happy to be at Liverpool. but he hadn't quite come to terms with leaving Newcastle. An out and out Geordie. But we assure you'll one thing, he will be adored and loved here at Liverpool.
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