Balotelli naa Crase man

[juventuss]

Dude get liver...
Just told Henderson and Sturridge to step aside and scores the PK...

Bobo get liver..

[juventuss]

Also who is this young winger for Liverpool.. IBE... Dude naa baller

[Coach]

Looked more like Henderson had opted for Mario ahead of Sturridge, with both putting pressure on the former.

[kajifu]

They dont call him super Mario for nothing

[kajifu]

I hope Liverpool,Spurs and Everton going for this Europa tittle as that is direct entry to CL next year.I want 5 English team in ECL next year...

[juventuss]

Looked more like Henderson had opted for Mario ahead of Sturridge, with both putting pressure on the former.

Replay shows this.. Good catch

[felarey]

Mario's penalty record is impressive. I think it's like only one miss ever.

[Coach]

Henderson has just said he wanted the penalty but conceded to Mario. Gerrard not happy. It appears that Mario had gone against manager's orders. Oh dear.

[Coach]

It appears Sturridge was telling Henderson to take the ball off him. Oh dear.

[Coach]

Gerrard "he showed a bit of disrespect there [he would've known Jordan's name would've been on the board for penalties]".

[Comrade Machel]

They are actually arguing in the studio over this with Strachan saying Balotelli was wrong and should have followed orders which were Henderson was designated penalty taker

[Coach]

A rose with thorned stem.

[skillful]

I love the way Peter Reid made a case for Balo

[juventuss]

oh boy.. seems like Mario might be in trouble

[Coach]

^He will be, Mr Liverpool has spoken. Poor chap, the burden for success.

[juventuss]

[Coach]

Track record from the spot substantiates his claim to the ball, its the order of the aristocracy that has perhaps been undermined. As for Sturridge, t'is clear he was telling Henderson to take the ball back. Good maturity from Henderson, perhaps the antonym from Mario.

[Comrade Machel]

Respect to Peter Reid for defending Balotelli

[kajifu]

oh boy.. seems like Mario might be in trouble

I hope Rogers will let this pass haba.But why allow small boy to take PK over Super Mario with good track record?

[analyzer]

I like the analysis of ESPN FC guys - No blame on mario but blame rightly on henderson who did not exert his authority as the captain of the day and designated PK taker..

We have seen this scenario before.. i remember the stick the forumers here gave Lampard for denying DD the PK during the title winning game vs. Wigan.
Earlier this season, Hazard gave up his PK to DD and Jose rightly questioned him about it..

[kajifu]

I like the analysis of ESPN FC guys - No blame on mario but blame rightly on henderson who did not exert his authority as the captain of the day and designated PK taker..

We have seen this scenario before.. i remember the stick the forumers here gave Lampard for denying DD the PK during the title winning game vs. Wigan.
Earlier this season, Hazard gave up his PK to DD and Jose rightly questioned him about it..

So can you explain to me why some player will want to take PK even though they know who is the designated PK taker?

[benteke]

Track record from the spot substantiates his claim to the ball, its the order of the aristocracy that has perhaps been undermined. As for Sturridge, t'is clear he was telling Henderson to take the ball back. Good maturity from Henderson, perhaps the antonym from Mario.

i just seen the incident, i think Sturridge was becoming the nuisance here.

i like how Henderson dealt with this

but listening to Gerard's comments, i can tell that Mario will be in for a tough time in the dressing from now onwards the English contingent will be targetting him and a rift might develop, Rodgers will have to step in

[analyzer]

Track record from the spot substantiates his claim to the ball, its the order of the aristocracy that has perhaps been undermined. As for Sturridge, t'is clear he was telling Henderson to take the ball back. Good maturity from Henderson, perhaps the antonym from Mario.

i just seen the incident, i think Sturridge was becoming the nuisance here.

i like how Henderson dealt with this

but listening to Gerard's comments, i can tell that Mario will be in for a tough time in the dressing from now onwards the English contingent will be targetting him and a rift might develop, Rodgers will have to step in

Yep - Sturrdige too was trying to pull rank.. Henderson as a prospective future captain must be firm.. If he is the designated Pk taker - pull rank and take the PK..
I also think Balo is an intimidating figure..
Gerard on the other hand should just be quiet.. He should not be making statements to the media and adding fuel to the fire..

@Kajifu - simply Ego & Glory.. Sturridge and Balo wanted the same thing - be the Hero..