ECHO Comment: "Fears of Witch-hunt Against Liverpool FC"

[Foot Long Hot Dog]

I don't know so much. I'd like to think that most if not all of them have been so scarred by the searing disappointment of the run in last season that they'd think twice about guards of honour. They are after all a simple childlike and superstitious people. They'd probably see it as bad juju to tempt the gods again.

haha, you might be right.

Fortunately, we're highly unlikely to find out though, as Brent won't be as lucky 2 years running.

 

[davek]

Wait some years until some of the players have retired and autobiographies have been released. I'm certain someone will spill the beans on how the pressure from the fans affected them. Guards of honour and Melwood banners LOOOOOOOL

They have quite a young squad unfortunately so will be a long time waiting. Stevie Laa won't admit to it either when he next does a book. "We lost together". No, you didn't - it was your fault lid.

I defo think that will happen. I also reckon Agger might stick the boot in when he leaves. I bet he's biding his time to get stuck into Rodgers.

 

[davek]

This is my absolute favorite thing that I've read since joining this board.

Thank you.

Ha Ha, you're welcome.

It's probably because it's on the money. I've never heard the word 'fate' used so much in relation to football as last season. They love it, it plays to their infantile belief that they're 'special'.

 

[jaycee]

I don't know so much. I'd like to think that most if not all of them have been so scarred by the searing disappointment of the run in last season that they'd think twice about guards of honour. They are after all a simple childlike and superstitious people. They'd probably see it as bad juju to tempt the gods again.

Thats just a posh way of saying they're bellends

 

[canuckblue]

Ha Ha, you're welcome.

It's probably because it's on the money. I've never heard the word 'fate' used so much in relation to football as last season. They love it, it plays to their infantile belief that they're 'special'.

Oh, they're special all right. As in Olympics.

 

[Blues Harp]

Oh, they're special all right. As in Olympics.

Can you clarify what you mean by special as in Olympics ? Ta

 

[Mikey_Fitzgerald]

Can you clarify what you mean by special as in Olympics ? Ta

They're a right bunch of medals?

 

[canuckblue]

Can you clarify what you mean by special as in Olympics ? Ta

As in Special Olympics.

 

[ste d' indica]

I am sure if you listen to 1:09 - 1:12 with headphones on you can hear Suarez cry

Ha, I think you can as well!! What a nancy... bet he's wearing girls underwear.... some sort of slip.

 

[caught]

Can you clarify what you mean by special as in Olympics ? Ta

Think he means LFC fans would all qualify for participation in the Special Olympics, a competition where the word 'special' is used as a euphemism for a wide range of mental disabilities. The implication here is that said fans apparent intellectual shortcomings are the result of genuine medical issues that require understanding. I contest this point, being, as it were, an advocate of the 'School of Evangelicalism' theory, which purports that the frothing at the mouth, spasmodic movements, and inability to open a Kit Kat wrapper are down to psychological traits most commonly found in 18th century religious zealots, the root of which, it's argued, stems from a complete abdication of agency in favour of unquestioning acceptance of the ten Kopite commandments:

Thou Shalt Not See the Dive
Thou Shalt Wear the Full Replica Trappings of the Apostles
Thou Shalt Brick Buses
Thou Shalt Wear Tragedy on One's Sleeve, Below the Prematurely Stitched 2013-2014 Premier League Champions Badge
Thou Shalt Purchase Adobe Photoshop
Thou Shalt Not Covet United's Trophy Cabinet
Thou Shalt Not Address Alex Ferguson as Sir
Thou Shalt Not Remember Last Season's Philosipheee
Thou Shalt Not Use Grammar
Thou Shalt FIVETIMES YAWN

 

[Pat's Van]

Think he means LFC fans would all qualify for participation in the Special Olympics, a competition where the word 'special' is used as a euphemism for a wide range of mental disabilities. The implication here is that said fans apparent intellectual shortcomings are the result of genuine medical issues that require understanding. I contest this point, being, as it were, an advocate of the 'School of Evangelicalism' theory, which purports that the frothing at the mouth, spasmodic movements, and inability to open a Kit Kat wrapper are down to psychological traits most commonly found in 18th century religious zealots, the root of which, it's argued, stems from a complete abdication of agency in favour of unquestioning acceptance of the ten Kopite commandments:

Thou Shalt Not See the Dive
Thou Shalt Wear the Full Replica Trappings of the Apostles
Thou Shalt Brick Buses
Thou Shalt Wear Tragedy on One's Sleeve, Below the Prematurely Stitched 2013-2014 Premier League Champions Badge
Thou Shalt Purchase Adobe Photoshop
Thou Shalt Not Covet United's Trophy Cabinet
Thou Shalt Not Address Alex Ferguson as Sir
Thou Shalt Not Remember Last Season's Philosipheee
Thou Shalt Not Use Grammar
Thou Shalt FIVETIMES YAWN

haha brilliant, but why Adobe photoshop ?

 

[Blues Harp]

I cannot see the link between RS fans and people who have genuine learning problems and to make such a connection is in my view is blatantly wrong. I have a good friend whose daughter has indeed competed in the Special Olympics - she has Downs btw. I thought we had moved on from mocking disabled people because that is exactly what using this analogy does......one of my close relatives lived with Downs Syndrome -please don't insult his memory by making comparisons kike this

 

[Minimeister]

Maybe. But I doubt we'll see that level of triumphalism again from them before it's sown up...when their next title challenge comes around again in a decade or so!!!

It'll be interesting to see whether they reach for the 'make us dream' 'we go again' stuff next season. Somehow I dont think they'll want to go back there and open that wound up.

They were wanting to make a big 'We go again' banner for next season on Rawk. Remember who we're talking about here!

 

[davek]

They were wanting to make a big 'We go again' banner for next season on Rawk. Remember who we're talking about here!

Ok, maybe a decade was pushing it a bit! I do think they'll correctly anticipate that the 2013/14 season buzzwords are forever associated with THE GREAT COLLAPSE and will be laughed out of town. They'll drop them rather than risk embarrassing themselves...and their captain.

 

[peteblue]

haha brilliant, but why Adobe photoshop ?

Thou Shalt not ask awkward questions.....