Ha,Ha Ha.
Just heard Klopp's press conference and surprise, surprise, he is questioning Athletico Madrids style of play.
Someone else's fault again and not Liverpool's for not being able to score more goals or let less in.
It's not taken him long to catch that scouse disease of always blaming others when things go wrong.
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I've always liked Klopp, in fact I was a fan of his before he was at Dortmund... but yes he does seem to get a little riled when things don't go his way... although that's hardly a unique trait in the world of football...!
Nuno Espirito Santo being the exception.Originally Posted by Travs
"...as dry as the Atacama desert".
And Marcelo Bielsa.
He is a breath of fresh air.
I'm pleased that Wolves are doing well as I have a soft spot for them as they were my Dad's team.
He chose them because as a teenager they were the nearest top flight team to Mid-Wales and relatively easy to get to on the train. I think they were also pretty good!
I recall him taking me to see them at Molineux in the 70's and admiring the silky skills of Kenny Hibbitt, Derek Dougan, John Richards and Steve Daly.
I also recall there also being a steel stanchion blocking much of the view!
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Well in the late 50s they were the best club in Britain (providing half the England team: Clamp, Broadbent, Flowers, Deeley, Slater, Wright) and one of the best in Europe. The fact that they could later plunge into the old 4th Division is a salutary example for other clubs who think the good times will never end. I may be wrong but I think they are the only club to fall so low and then recover to what they are today. But it has taken over 50 years and Chinese money!
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"...as dry as the Atacama desert".
Sheffield United, who are level on points with Wolves but with a game in hand, were relegated into Division 4 in 1981.
Indeed. Although I don't recall them being as great and all conquering as Wolves once were (when I was but a boy.)
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"...as dry as the Atacama desert".
End the leagues now for this season.
All positions stand for promotion and relegation.
Only sensible thing to do.
It probably is the most sensible... however it is littered with pitfalls. What about the 3rd division where Wycombe are outside the playoffs but have played a game less, and a win could take them 3rd. Or Villa where I think their game in hand could take them out of the relegation zone.
Could arguably take the standings but do without titles/promotions/relegations being awarded... as amusing as it would be to see Liverpool not awarded the title, it would also mean my boys wouldn't get promoted (and in our current off-the-field circumstances, it could theoretically lead to the death of the club), so i'm not sure that's a great idea either!
I think the lawyers will be busy in the summer!
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