I'll take that. People will whinge it wasn't the 'Spurs way' and that Bale didn't swan through them time after time but we went there with a depleted squad with no one to really change things from the bench and got a hard earned point. Liverpool are a good side, we are better but not every game do we reserve the right to steamroller teams, today we battled well and I see that as a good point.
First half was fairly even, Liverpool had slightly more initiative but both teams were passing it well in the middle without doing much going forward. We lacked VDV knitting things together higher up the field and Ade looked exceptionally isolated, Modric was playing well although he really dropped off after half time.
I didn't quite envisage the second half going like that, we had to dig deep and Parker was playing like a trojan out there. Dawson and King were excellent. On twitter Franny Lee the ex Man City player tweeted that Parker was playing poorly again, yet more proof that playing the game at a high level does not mean you are a qualified football expert. Also, how the fuck was Skrtel not sent off for that reckless lunge on Bale? He wasn't in control and certainly endangered his opponent as you could see with the marks on Bale's shin. Suarez is also a nasty little shit for kicking Parker.
It wasn't pretty, but not every game are we going to be playing beautiful flowing football. Point well won, in far from ideal circumstances.
Friedel 8.5 Excellent, reliable shot stopping and also his best performance dealing with crosses.
BAE 5 Had too many lazy moments for my liking, and gave the ball away stupidly a few times.
Walker 8 Best game for us defensively I thought and was put under lots of pressure. Let nothing in behind him at all.
Dawson 8.5 Excellent game.
King 8.5 Excellent game
Parker 8.5 He was everywhere second half, got kicked by that horrible little bastard in the midriff and took several knocks, but he kept on going. He looked shagged at the end.
Livermore 7.5 Calm presence, worked hard and used the ball very well.
Modric 7 Was excellent first half where he'd passed an excellent 36/36 but he really dropped off second half which I think contributed to us giving them the initiative.
Bale 5 Hardly involved in the game, think the hype sometimes gets to him and thinks every time he gets the ball he needs to do something special. If nothing's on it's no shame to just pass the ball on and keep possession recycling. Poor finish when he went through, you get the impression that teams who win titles score those more often than not.
Kranjcar 7 Good in possession, worked hard and was utterly shagged when he came off. Beautiful ball for Bale. He really should be utilised more.
Ade 5 He was horrendously isolated but he didn't make it easy for himself. Must do better, tempted to start Saha on saturday.
Just listened to Dalglish's interview, I really dislike that man. Enjoy the Europa League.