Birmingham 2 Liverpool 0

The start of a roller coaster ride and we fumbled a great chance to catch up with the bluenose. 2 goals within 8 mins in the first half - a penalty by Pandiani and a terrific strike by Julian Gray, was enough to sink us. Just when i thought we could narrow the gap and march closer to that 4th CL spot, we self destructed at St. Andrews. Wat a terrible display. And it really makes me wonder if Gerrard will still stay on come summer.

Our defence was poor (as usual). Hyypia was the main culprit. Slow and inept in marking erhmm... Emile Heskey of all people. Ended up giving away a penalty... the straw that broke the camel's back. And 8 minutes later, Finnan presented Julian Gray with the easiest of chance when he failed to mark him at the far end. A pinpoint cross by Jermaine Pennant was met by a charging Gray and he volleyed the ball into the net; too fast for Dudek to react.

Our midfield was one-directional. All they could do was to pass the ball into the central to Gerrard, gerrard and still gerrard. Ello...wat are the flanks for??? There was a total lack of creativity and we definately missed Alonso badly. And why the hell didnt we go for Jermaine Pennant?! He's the type of winger we sorely needed. Look at the tops teams, all of them have good wingers that can dribble the ball down the flanks and pump crosses in. Arsenal have Pires and Ljundberg, Scums have Ronaldo and Giggs, Chelski have Robben and Duff. Who do we have??? Antonio Nunez... who totally cant control the ball let alone pump in crosses for god sake! And if Gerrard wants to leave, then sell him and get the money to strengthen up the midfield then. Players like Smicer, Biscan etc are seriously NOT GOOD ENUF.

As for the forwards, wat else can i say? With such terrible services from midfield, wat more can you expect from them? I rest my case.