I think Spearing is vital to the team during the absence of Lucas. He provides defensive cover to the back four and also not bad in his passing. I noticed in yesterday's match that he always aware of teammate around him and quick to pass if he is closed down. His tackles is way much better than Adams and he senses the danger quickly. I noitced how quick he was to provide cover for defense. Yes he did make bad passes one or two ocassions.


Yes Adam did provide assist. That's what he is good at and he should be at the opponent's half more often. But before his second assist to Kuyt I was screaming for him to be subbed out cause he could have been easily given second yellow for tackle on Frimpong. He is a liability in defense. I think his best position is behind striker. DM should be left to Spearing Gerrard and Lucas.

Guys, a lot have been mentioned about the non-football incident. So I just want to focus on one football related incident. I'm not sure if anyone has discussed about the tackle by Ferdinand on Suarez. Couldn't be bother to check given that our thread is growing fast these two days.
Anyway, I thought Ferdinand got more or less clean tackle on the ball. But his following up leg trip Suarez. I've seen many fouls been given by referee because of the following leg even if the tackle was clean. I think the same free kick should be given here. And if the ball had not gone far from Suarez (not sure about this) surely it is a goal scoring opportunity.

What's your take on this?

Yeah Maybe it quite difficult for referee to decide. But the linesman could have assisted him.

that must be a horrible experience. hope u can sleep well after that...

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Added on February 20, 2012, 8:59 amoh man, I don't think I'm patient enough to do that...

This post has been edited by farisq: Feb 20 2012, 08:59 AM