Middlesbrough 2 Liverpool 0

The woes continue! However like I said earlier, it doesn't matter anymore. Liverpool have done tremendously this season. We never expect them to win the title. We expected them to be contenders. First, we wanted them to stay in contention in December. They did it. January, they did it. March, they are on equal points with Chelsea. We will all be disappointed but I am refusing to complain how we "threw" the title away. For a fact, Liverpool have improved and maybe this shortcoming can be a lesson to them for next season.

"Disappointment"

Liverpool played well in the first 20 minutes against Boro. Chances were created but none taken. When the goal came, it was an own goal from Alonso. At times like that I ask myself how more unlucky can Liverpool get? Failing to win to a deflected goal in the previous match and then now conceding to an own goal. The game was later sealed by Tuncay who scored the second for Boro.

"El Zhar ready to step in?"

During the game, El Zhar had a couple of good chances. Although he didn't score throughout the match, I think he did well. I hope he with some others from the reserves can soon come into the first team and show their worth. Now that the title chase is as well as confirmed over, maybe Rafa can consider starting players like El Zhar, Pacheco and Insua more. When Liverpool have good chances and fail to score, it's this time when we all feel we missed Torres this season. Benitez has said it's Torres' injuries which has cost Liverpool a lot this season. I would agree. It is M*n U*d without Ronaldo and I feel we have to be proud of what Liverpool have achieved without him featuring much.

This game was no bonus. Will the next against Sunderland be a bonus? Hopefully. A good win with three points will surely cheer me up. I think I will be even happier if nobody talks about the title chase anymore whether a win will ignite some hope or be taunted as something which comes a little too late.


"You'll Never Walk Alone"