Welcome to the New Season!
Join me for all the new season hi-jinks on the LOB this afternoon.
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We are all former students at Lakenheath High School and other public schools in East Anglia. We were in school in the 70s and 80s and drank deeply from the well of British culture of those decades - the pints, the telly, and of course the footie!
Friday, August 09, 2019
Join me for all the new season hi-jinks on the LOB this afternoon.
Lakenheath Old Boys
We are all former students at Lakenheath High School and other public schools in East Anglia. We were in school in the 70s and 80s and drank deeply from the well of British culture of those decades - the pints, the telly, and of course the footie!
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Good Afternoon, Bob. Excited to join you for the start of the new season
Afternoon, MUR - great to have you on board for the start of the new season. Some intriguing action in the PPP to come.
The prognosis for this match is for a high-energy thriller. Norwich averaged more than two goals a game last season and, although they are unlikely to be reckless enough to charge out all guns blazing at Anfield, we can certainly expect them to try to mount regular attacks. They have the wherewithal to bother Liverpool. But can Teemu Pukki possibly score as prolifically as he did last season? And, bearing in mind how sharp Jurgen Klopp’s team already looked in the second half of last weekend’s Community Shield, is Norwich’s defence capable of stopping Liverpool from tearing them to shreds? This has got goals written all over it. Let’s be having you!
The Neviller is beside Arlo and some moistened bint pitch-side at Anfield. He doesn't want either Liverpool or Citeh to win the title. There's a shocker.
It should be an interesting contest. The two German managers in the Prem, who both are acquainted with each other because both have been through the Dortmund system
Cheers, Bob. Great to enjoy the pleasure of your company.
Just before the commercial break, news out of the Arsenal camp that Ozil and Kolasinac will not be travelling with the team for the match at SJP on Sunday due to security concerns.
Here are the PPP picks for first goalscorer:
Sadio Mane - Bee's Knees, Blue Devil, Red Devil, Someone Said, West Ham Rising, What's Up Wheaton Simon
Bobby Firmino - Gooner, MUR, Red Dragon, Someone Said
Mo Salah - MOT the Hoople,
Jordan Henderson - Pink Kits,
Virgil Van Dijk - UWS
Teemu Pukki - Yellows
Divock Origi - The Saint
That is disturbing news out of the Arsenal camp. Apparently, Ozil is destined to join DC United as a replacement for Rooney next season.
Some interesting choices. The usual suspects were picked for the most part in the PPP.
You will be pleased to read that Leeds vs Forest is the early match on Plus tomorrow. Their League Cup tie at Salford on Tuesday is also on Plus.
Afternoon boys
Just back from the Ortho Dr
Looks like I am going to having pinhole surgery for slight form meniscus
Good After, UWS. Glad to have you on board. Wishing you the best with the surgery
This match will be the first ever top flight match In English footie where VAR will be used.
Afternoon, UWS - sorry to hear about your upcoming surgery, mate.
The teams now gathering in the tunnel:
Liverpool: Allison; Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson; Henderson, Fabinho, Wijnaldum; Salah, Firmino, Origi
Subs: Adrian, Milner, Matip, Keita, Mané, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Shaqiri
Norwich: Krul; Aarons, Hanley, Godfrey, Lewis; McLean, Trybull, Buendia, Stiepermann, Cantwell; Pukki
Subs: Fahrmann, Byram, Roberts, Vranjcic, Leitner, Hernandez, Drmic
Referee: M Oliver
With having arthroscopic surgery, I hope to get it done before the school year starts
Teams out
NBC on commercial
Teams in traditional colors which is always good
It's Broadway time with a glorious rendition of "You'll Never Walk Alone" ringing around the Anfield ground.
Hope so, too, mate - best of luck with it.
We're set to go here at Anfield. Lovely!
Michael Oliver gets the new season underway from Anfield.
Listening to 5 Live and Talksport on the way back from the doctor's, they said that Ozil and Kolasinac both are out of the match tomorrow because of security reasons after their carjacking incident
THE SEASON IS UNDERWAY
I second that. Hope everything goes well, UWS.
City are going to do that every time!!
New rule time - goalkeepers can now play a goal kick to a teammate inside the box. Whatever.
Liverpool plan to be Too Krul to be kind to the Canaries keeper
Early corner conceded by Norwich. Early chance for Pool.
I think that rule went into effect because goalkicks weren't leaving the box , which was being used as a time wasting tactic.
Loads of pressure on the Canaries early doors.
Damn, I wanted a perfect corner from Three First Names to VVD to head in... I would get points in our league and in my other league Bob refused to join!
First shot of the game, come from the Canaries
ON THE BALL CITY
NEVER MIND THE DANGER
Oh - Pukki did so well to pick off a clearance from Alisson and get to the by-line.
All the early pressure from Liverpool , as expected. Then a rare Canaries attack and Pukki lays it off for Trybull, whose shot lands in Row H of the Kop.
Geez, season starting with all the passing in the back....and then route one!
Couldn't do it, mate.
Risky passing from the back from the Canaries, but they get away with it.
Tom just noticed that all the Liverpool socks are white at the bottom(Not just extra socks)
Liverpool not in all red...that is as bad as United wearing black shorts at home
GOAL! Grant Hanley has put one in his own net to get Liverpool rolling.
1-0!
GOAL !!! LIVERPOOL TAKE THE LEAD THROUGH AN OG BY GRANT HANLEY. TIM KRUL ION THE CANARIES.
First goal of the season, own goal by Norwich captain.... my pick for two yellows...hopefully he'll lose his head after that
Own goal. Didn't think of that one. Question-With David out of the Nocito 5-a-side team for a month or two, will Cathy have to wait for the winter transfer window, or can she pick Olly Giroud on loan straight away?
It started with a along run from Andy Robertson then he found Origi down the left. It wasn't the greatest cross from Origi, but miss kicked in by Grant Hanley for an unfortunate OG
Norwich are on a hiding to nothing today but I expect them to survive. They've got enough about them.
What a chance for Norwich!!
Damn!
What an atrocious effort
Oh - Stiepermann has another big chance but shanks it again!
The best anyone can do is get a point for first scorer in the pool.
Liverpool win the ball on the high press and Kenny McLean brings down Wijnaldum. Quite dirty, not McLean
Agreed. Norwich should survive. Better than several Prem teams.
You know, I wasn't aware that they awarded a Golden Glove in the Premier League. We should add that category next season.
Liverpool will be thinking of handy Hanley and the Canaries keeper will be thinking of Krul Luck
Yeah - we'll all have to wait for Liverpool (or Norwich) to play again next weekend to sort out that point.
Forgot about that. Definitely a great addition for next season.
Some jitters at the back for Pool. Pukki is looking bright and sharp.
Norwich look dangerous but then wimpy in the box
Oh - Robertson with a raking drive just over the bar.
Liverpool counter after a rare Canaries attack where Pukki had a pass , but nobody was up to connect. Then Andy Robertson just high and wide with a shot off a pass from Origi after a cross was headed away
I'm here on the LOB because I'm too cool for school.
GOAL! Salah gets going for the new season. 2-0!
Two nil!
Salah with the first goal in our league
MOT the Hoople with a point
Lovely touch from Bobby Firmino to put Salah through there and a deft finish. No check on the VAR - he was obviously on-side.
GOAL !!! MO SALAH PUTS POOL TWO UP, TAKING ADVANTAGE OF SLOPPY DEFENDING . NICE ONE TOUCH PASSING FEATURING TA THEN A DEFT TOUCH BY BOBBY FIRMINO , WHO FIND SALAH WITH A NICE PASS AND NICE FINISH
Liverpool two up but Norwich have been dangerous
Very unselfish from Firmano, the swine.
Yes, our title holder with his first point in the bag.
LOL! Welcome, Gooner!
A point for the defending champion. Sounds about right.
Agreed. Welcome , Steve. Pukki put through , but Alison does well to come out and thwart him as the offside flag is raised.
Another chance for the Canaries.... flagged... who knows if it is offside!!
Norwich could have scored three
I picked TAA to lead in assists. Involved in the move, but the swine got credit for the assist
Pukki in again!
Canaries with chances , but rapidly discovering lie in the Prem can be Krul.
Buendia with an effort straight at Allison after a pass from Max Aarons was cleared.
OH!!! Allsion does well to push away a long range rocket from Stipermann off nice one touch Canaries passing and nice final ball from Beundia
Another great effort from Norwich.... hit it farther away from the keeper!
Norwich have created more chances
Andy Robertson with a pass deflected for a Pool corner.
They have, but if they're this swashbuckling then they'll get tanked every weekend.
GOAL! Virgil with the third! 3-0!
GOAL !!! VAN DIJCK HEADS IN A CORNER FROM SALAH TO PUT POOL THREE UP.
Three nil... it is not deserved!!
I have VVD in my league!
He didn't even have to jump for that one - catastrophic defending. I feel for Yellows.
Yikes. Norwich being taken apart straight away.
UWS one goal away from being first on him. That's what I call Krul Luck.
Someone's looking a bit Farked off right about now.
The Canaries will definitely need to tighten up at the back, but their key matches will be against teams at the bottom half of the table.
True, but if they'd been more ruthless in front of goal, we could have a 3-3 thriller going.
Oh - now it's Bobby Firmino with a party piece. Great save by Krul.
Great goal by Krull
Norwich have been unlucky but now it is going to be tough on them
OH!!! Krul with a spectacular save from a volley from Bobby F.
I don't think Liverpool have been that impressive
LOL! Bob speak with Farke Tongue!
Canaries have been carved apart with a Farke and a Knife! BOOM BOOM!
Kate has just come in from the garden and is irritated to hear that Jordan Henderson hasn't scored the opener.
Ah...I've missed the puns all summer mate. Well in!
I HAVEN'T
Cheers, mate . Great to read. Condolences to Kate on Hendo not scoring.
UWS too Krul to be kind!
Buendia wins a corner but nothing comes of it.
Canaries with a corner headed wide by Trybull.
Alison down injured . That would be a huge loss for Pool.
ooh, Keeper down!
How said, what a shame, never mind
Allison has a problem now after having slipped on that free kick.
With Minnie off to Brugges , who would come on for Allison?
He has to be done for the day. No contact
It looks as if Adrian who's just come over from West Ham on loan is being prepared to come on. Minnie was just sold.
Adrian, the new signing from the Hammers would be his replacement. An able deputy
Adrian about to make his debut due to the unfortunate injury to Allison.
Alisson is limping off now. Not good for the Reds.
Ex Hammer Adrian on for Pool
He signed on a free after being released by the Hammers
What an ovation for Adrian.
GOAL! Origi adds a fourth! Wow!
And that's an assist from Three Names.
Liverpool counter off ping pong in midfield and
GOAL !!! ORIGI PUTTS POOL FOUR UP AS THE CANARIES ARE BEING THRASHED ON THEIR RETURN TO THE PREM
Four nil!
This is good for Liverpool's gd
Good news for Yours Truly as I picked three names to lead the league in assists
Norwich just desperately trying to get into the dressing room now. This could become a cricket score.
Salah goes on a run and Stiepermann heads his cross out for a Pool corner.
Liverpool up by a boundary. Is that correct cricket terminology?
Max Aarons clears for another Pool corner.
Into stoppage time . An LOB blogging trio of that
Canaries manager must be thinking Farke! Are we really prepared for the Prem?
A Norwich player took one in the goolies from Firmino.
Max Aarons down after blocking a shot with the meat and potatoes.
That works
That's correct, MUR.
Let's Be 'Avin You
Hanson just told her
You canna win anything with kids
He's going to run it off as play resumes.
Half time - Well, the only thing that didn't go well for Liverpool in that half was the potential injury to Alisson. Otherwise, all of their forwards got on the scoresheet and they're flying.
HT
4-0 but it really hasn't been that one sided... for the first half of the half
The halftime whistle blows as Hendo is down off a clash of heads . Pool four up as the Canaries are being stuffed.
NBCSN are already going gaga over Liverpool
Well, they have been pretty impressive.
Hey boys,
I have to do some errands and miss the second half
I will be here bright and early for the Leeds and West Ham matches
TTFn
We're set to go in the second half. I was just thinking that this could have been Leeds getting honked by Liverpool if we'd been promoted.
A bit of nonsense involving the VAR system now.
Hopefully someone had the foresight to put their foot through the screen of that telly.
That would do nicely, Gooner.
Kate's mate Hendo appears to be moving freely after that incident with Fabinho.
Oh - Hendo now with a strike that's tipped onto the bar by Krul.
Surely, Klopp will want to get Mane on for a goal at some point. They're all lining up to get on the scoresheet against these mugs.
This is still a really open match. Norwich with a couple and then Three Names goes close at the near post up the other end.
Oh - Salah tries a bender and nearly finds the corner.
Fabinho tries one from distance and Krul just about holds on to it.
Leitner comes on for Stipermann and immediately picks up the season's first yellow card.
Oh - now Leitner rips one off the angle!
GOAL! Teemu Pukki has scored for Norwich. Good start for him.
4-1!
Pookie opens his account.
Liverpool only have themselves to blame for that one. They were piddling around with the ball in the corner rather than clearing their lines.
He'll certainly score some goals this season.
This would be the time that I'd throw on Mane.
Another Norwich change now. Trynbull off and Hernandez.
Oh - Firmino has a shot deflected just wide. Could have easily been five.
Oh - now Origi nearly sneaks in at the back post from Hendo's lob and Max Arons clears.
Finally Mane comes on for goalscorer Origi. He'll be eager to get on the scoresheet straight away.
Mane straight into the action trying to feed one into the area for Firmino.
Just about ten minutes left for Norwich to endure now. They'll be delighted that they haven't conceded any more in this half.
Hernandez tries a pop and Adrian smothers it.
Last sub for Farke. Goalscorer Pukki off and Drmic on.
Hanley's a lucky boy not to pick up his second yellow.
Dangerous free kick chance now for Liverpool.
Three Names drills one and Krul saves well.
Time for a spot of LUFC Academy as Jamie Milner replaces Bobby Firmino.
Right you are, mate. He may still earn you a point or two in the pool.
Milner starts his 19th season as a player.
There apparently was a streaker who ran across the pitch. I miss the old days when they showed them.
Hello, mate.Been on the phone, but have been watching the match
Crikey! I still remember his first for us.
Welcome back, mate. What have you made of this half?
The Canaries have shown great improvement the second half
The Canaries should survive
Norwich fans are singing "1-0 in the second half." LOL!
My pick is Ashley Barnes. He's good for an absolute shocker early in that should be red but is yellow. And I expect him to completely loose his s**t when VAR strikes off one of his bundled in challenges into the net. Nasty, nasty piece of work who never gets badly injured, mores the pity.
I may steal that for DC United.
Pool win 4-1
Cheerio until tomorrow.
Well, that was a great start to matters. Enjoyed it thoroughly. Liverpool off to a winning start.
Cheerio, boys - see you in the morning.
Cheers . Great chatting and look forward to chatting again tomorrow morning
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