Quote Originally Posted by boingy View Post
I've seen us play better under Val (not in recent weeks though) I could see us losing early on when we didn't take chances again. Never mind Livermore, Diangana had a sitter, no idea how he fumbled it. Livermore is totally committed in the tackle. I don't think I've seen a deserving sending off yet. His problem is that he is playing in 2022. No more tackles. Can't do it. West Brom are appealing this one, and so they should. Sheffield Utd looked rubbish last night, playing like the away team, cautious bordering on scared. After the goal and down to 10 men they still didn't look like they were the team with 11 players. We pressed and they scored. Common scenario. Oh and then Billy sharp is hailed as some incredible forward when he didn't do much. By the way I'm echoing my mates comments (From Sheffield Utd looked rubbish)who watched the match with me. He supports Arsenal.
You are quite right about Livermore’s tackles - the would have been deemed ok back in the days. The problem is that it is 2022, whether we like it or not.