Comments for For The Love Of Football http://fortheloveoffootball.net 'Some people believe football is a matter of life and death... It is much more important than that.' Fri, 21 Dec 2012 20:16:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Comment on Why Liverpool Fans Want Benitez To Do Well by dillon http://fortheloveoffootball.net/2012/12/20/why-liverpool-fans-want-benitez-to-do-well/#comment-8761 dillon Fri, 21 Dec 2012 20:16:56 +0000 http://fortheloveoffootball.net/?p=463#comment-8761 I still want him back home.. I still want him back home..

]]> Comment on Why Liverpool Fans Want Benitez To Do Well by George http://fortheloveoffootball.net/2012/12/20/why-liverpool-fans-want-benitez-to-do-well/#comment-8757 George Fri, 21 Dec 2012 16:56:47 +0000 http://fortheloveoffootball.net/?p=463#comment-8757 Decent article and some good points, thanks. But your conclusion of "I will never support Chelsea, but I will always support Benitez" is a contradiction. They are two mutually exclusive stances, no (Rafa reference there)? Decent article and some good points, thanks. But your conclusion of “I will never support Chelsea, but I will always support Benitez” is a contradiction. They are two mutually exclusive stances, no (Rafa reference there)?

]]> Comment on Why Liverpool Fans Want Benitez To Do Well by brian tappenden http://fortheloveoffootball.net/2012/12/20/why-liverpool-fans-want-benitez-to-do-well/#comment-8745 brian tappenden Thu, 20 Dec 2012 22:00:00 +0000 http://fortheloveoffootball.net/?p=463#comment-8745 Absolutely spot on mate.I wish him well aswell.I think you have to understand him a little to feel that way.he likes nothing more than being backed into a corner with the odds stacked heavily against him and plotting his way out.I don't think he minds the fans not liking him,just adds to the challenge Absolutely spot on mate.I wish him well aswell.I think you have to understand him a little to feel that way.he likes nothing more than being backed into a corner with the odds stacked heavily against him and plotting his way out.I don’t think he minds the fans not liking him,just adds to the challenge

]]> Comment on Why Liverpool Fans Want Benitez To Do Well by Paul http://fortheloveoffootball.net/2012/12/20/why-liverpool-fans-want-benitez-to-do-well/#comment-8742 Paul Thu, 20 Dec 2012 17:06:55 +0000 http://fortheloveoffootball.net/?p=463#comment-8742 Agree totally! Agree totally!

]]> Comment on The Lucas Lesson by Seb Crankshaw http://fortheloveoffootball.net/2012/07/09/the-lucas-lesson/#comment-5575 Seb Crankshaw Wed, 25 Jul 2012 20:31:45 +0000 http://fortheloveoffootball.net/?p=450#comment-5575 Quality article and thanks for this. The lesson is indeed an apt one. However I disagree that he 'struggled badly'. He was in the team, and performed brilliantly, in both wins against Inter in that 08/09 season, plus the 4-1 at OT, plus the 5-1 against Newcastle, plus he was absolutely key on his debut in the derby, winning the penalty that led to the eventual win. Had he replaced anyone other than Gerrard he would have been acknowledged as quality from the start, at least by the media, who I think went a long way to shaping initial perceptions of him. Lucas, like Henderson, was not the most eye-catching of players, but always did do the simple things extremely well. What has changed is the steel he's added to his game and his consistency and timing in the tackle (though he always knew how to tackle). There were quite a few people pointing out his strengths from very early on, just as there are now with Henderson. That said, I just want to re-iterate what a quality article this is, and that I really enjoyed reading it. It also always takes courage to say 'I was wrong' - a level of courage and indeed humility you so rarely see in the mainstream media. Thanks again. Quality article and thanks for this. The lesson is indeed an apt one. However I disagree that he ‘struggled badly’. He was in the team, and performed brilliantly, in both wins against Inter in that 08/09 season, plus the 4-1 at OT, plus the 5-1 against Newcastle, plus he was absolutely key on his debut in the derby, winning the penalty that led to the eventual win. Had he replaced anyone other than Gerrard he would have been acknowledged as quality from the start, at least by the media, who I think went a long way to shaping initial perceptions of him. Lucas, like Henderson, was not the most eye-catching of players, but always did do the simple things extremely well. What has changed is the steel he’s added to his game and his consistency and timing in the tackle (though he always knew how to tackle). There were quite a few people pointing out his strengths from very early on, just as there are now with Henderson.

That said, I just want to re-iterate what a quality article this is, and that I really enjoyed reading it. It also always takes courage to say ‘I was wrong’ – a level of courage and indeed humility you so rarely see in the mainstream media. Thanks again.

]]> Comment on The Lucas Lesson by chriskylepeters http://fortheloveoffootball.net/2012/07/09/the-lucas-lesson/#comment-5118 chriskylepeters Tue, 10 Jul 2012 16:51:24 +0000 http://fortheloveoffootball.net/?p=450#comment-5118 Excellent article and a thoroughly enjoyable read (I wrote a similar article not too long ago and frankly it is a pretty embarrassing effort compared to yours). Sadly not everyone has learnt their lesson. The treatment of Henderson is already bordering on the Lucas-esque. Really glad he stuck with us though. He does seem to have a genuine affection for the club. Excellent article and a thoroughly enjoyable read (I wrote a similar article not too long ago and frankly it is a pretty embarrassing effort compared to yours). Sadly not everyone has learnt their lesson. The treatment of Henderson is already bordering on the Lucas-esque. Really glad he stuck with us though. He does seem to have a genuine affection for the club.

]]> Comment on The Lucas Lesson by James http://fortheloveoffootball.net/2012/07/09/the-lucas-lesson/#comment-5111 James Tue, 10 Jul 2012 12:46:27 +0000 http://fortheloveoffootball.net/?p=450#comment-5111 Good article reminding us all that we should never make snap decisions on players. Ronaldo was not the amazing player for United in his first few seasons as well for example. Fingers crossed this bodes well for Carroll's future.... Good article reminding us all that we should never make snap decisions on players. Ronaldo was not the amazing player for United in his first few seasons as well for example. Fingers crossed this bodes well for Carroll’s future….

]]> Comment on Kenny Dalglish: A Breakup of the Worst Kind by Nike Akiti http://fortheloveoffootball.net/2012/05/17/kenny-dalglish-a-breakup-of-the-worst-kind/#comment-3905 Nike Akiti Fri, 18 May 2012 21:20:32 +0000 http://fortheloveoffootball.net/?p=441#comment-3905 hey Danielle your line: "They operated with their minds, and their wallets, in performing a cold, calculated separation as soon as the season ended." describes the issue perfectly... Unfortunately they did not buy the club with the love of LFC in their minds, but more with an eye on the £400 they spent. .. your words really echo what i feel... its a pity... hey Danielle your line:
“They operated with their minds, and their wallets, in performing a cold, calculated separation as soon as the season ended.”
describes the issue perfectly… Unfortunately they did not buy the club with the love of LFC in their minds, but more with an eye on the £400 they spent. .. your words really echo what i feel… its a pity…

]]> Comment on Kenny Dalglish: A Breakup of the Worst Kind by Emma Sanders http://fortheloveoffootball.net/2012/05/17/kenny-dalglish-a-breakup-of-the-worst-kind/#comment-3898 Emma Sanders Fri, 18 May 2012 17:06:48 +0000 http://fortheloveoffootball.net/?p=441#comment-3898 Really well written Danielle! You have really captured the emotions of most Liverpool fans. I think what we can all agree on, is that Kenny is a part of the club and naturally, his departure is like taking a jigsaw piece away from the club. It's a real shame and I feel it was the wrong decision as it came a season too early. But I remain optimistic and hope I'm wrong! Really well written Danielle! You have really captured the emotions of most Liverpool fans. I think what we can all agree on, is that Kenny is a part of the club and naturally, his departure is like taking a jigsaw piece away from the club. It’s a real shame and I feel it was the wrong decision as it came a season too early. But I remain optimistic and hope I’m wrong!

]]> Comment on Kenny Dalglish: A Breakup of the Worst Kind by Mayur Milan http://fortheloveoffootball.net/2012/05/17/kenny-dalglish-a-breakup-of-the-worst-kind/#comment-3887 Mayur Milan Fri, 18 May 2012 05:53:31 +0000 http://fortheloveoffootball.net/?p=441#comment-3887 I stay in India and I can tell you, the break up hurts that much more because of the distance. King, yes forever he shall be, was the child in each footballer who stepped on the green grass of Anfield. Leaping with joy when one of his players hit the back of the net was a spectacular moment matching the goal itself. It hurts. It sure does. And thank you for putting it down when most if us are at a loss of words. I stay in India and I can tell you, the break up hurts that much more because of the distance. King, yes forever he shall be, was the child in each footballer who stepped on the green grass of Anfield. Leaping with joy when one of his players hit the back of the net was a spectacular moment matching the goal itself. It hurts. It sure does. And thank you for putting it down when most if us are at a loss of words.

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