Scholarship table
No worries, I agree that Berhalter is far from the sexiest hire ever, I'm just excited that they finally have a full time coach. Your data is usually really good, and I can't wait to see the updates when you get that bug worked out.
That's why the hire doesn't excite me. I'm just not convinced he has the schemes to compete at the highest level.Totally off topic, did anyone see the finish of the Merseyside Derby yesterday? Liverpool had a ridiculously improbable miracle in the 6th minutes of 4 minutes of added time. Felt like Fergie time. Completely mishit ball careens high into the air, bounces off the top of the crossbar (I actually think Pickford may have slightly tapped it back toward play), bounces off the crossbar a second time, then falls right in front of goal where Divock Origi heads it in simple as could be. One of the most bizarre winning bounces you'll ever see.
I'll stick with my opinion on Gold. He'll be in foul trouble within the first eight minutes.
I grew up in the lean years as a Packer and Cub fan. I was a fan for more than 2 decades before either won anything. I didn't start watching soccer until the last decade, so for once from the start I got to choose a winner to follow in MUFC. Then it all goes to hell. Maybe it's me...just in reverse this time
From a USMNT fan perspective, this move makes me nervous. Chelsea have shown no desire to develop young players, and have had a revolving door of managers.From a rival fan perspective, I'm glad Liverpool didn't drop that much coin for a player who would be surplus to needs.
All right Liverpool fans, if The Reds get all three points today, how confident are you about winning the league?Curious from a neutral perspective.
Long way to go, but 9 pts over Spurs and 10 over City would make me feel prettay prettay good. I'd take a draw in a heartbeat. They can't keep this form going over the course of 38 games, so the cushion would be nice. I have seen a lot made of the prior title challenges. 13-14 was a high wire act, 08-09 was a final, desperate push at the end. This feels different. Far more solid at the back, and have proven they can grind out results.
After today, Liverpool has one road game against a top 6 opponent. (United) Home games against Spurs and Chelsea. They are done with City and Arsenal.It is by no means wrapped up with a win today, but a nine point lead at this point would be tough to overcome.