As announced, I'm happy with a point from that game. We had no attacking outlet, passed the ball around in midfield with no attacking movement, and did not run at them. Which was pretty smart, as they matched us for pace at the flanks. Walker chose his runs poorly, but was absolutely immense tracking back. Dawson was solid at the back as expected, when alongside King. I only wish he'd learn how to calm down, not everything has to be a 50-yard panic hoof. But he battled hard today.
BAE sloppy again, he expects everybody to fall for the Cruyff feint, which they do not anymore. But he was dragged out of position so many times due to lack of support from whoever was playing left wing. Livermore played well, albeit very cautious and Jenas-like. Did his fair share defensively. Modric from average to the sublime. Parker is a warrior, unlike Carroll he can take it as well as dish it out.
Bale hot-headed as usual of late, while I love when he only has eyes for goal, he is seriously hampered by the lack of a Lennon to relieve pressure. He is targeted by all teams, and rightly so, but not every touch has to be a run for goal. A little more cleverness in possession, and he would be as good as they come, even by world standards.
I see Ade getting a little bit of flak, but today I think he played quite well. Better in his decision making, and found teammates more than usual. But why on earth do we have to play so narrow and onto players tightly marked by two or three players?
The rest did ok, but particulary Kranky impressed me today. Sure he is slow as tar, but noone can question his effort today. He played like his contract was on the line, until he predictably ran out of steam. Comfortable on the ball, and distributed it well. But a winger he is not in any shape or fragrance.
And finally Friedel. I have to laugh when so called tough guys with tattoos all over their bodies roll around like little girls for the slightest of touches, while this gentleman only laughs and shrughs off being kicked all over. Such a character is extremely valuable to have around, and embodies the ethos at a proper club like Spurs. His experience and calmness also more than balances out the acrobatics but rashness of Gomes (who I still like).
But at the end of the day, we did not dominate this game in any way, so I'll say it was a point won for both us and the dirty cheating scum from Liverpool. We did not have the stupid oaf Carragher to help us out either. The only players to come out with any dignity was the little goblin I've forgotten the name of, and Reina. Suarez, Skrtel and Carroll should be taken out the back and put down like the rabid dogs they are.
