22 May 2017 11:32:16
The season is over. It's had highs and lows but we have managed to get ourselves into the CL - it is a step in the right direction. This is just a mention for some of the players who've stood out this season, would be good if posters added their own:


Player of the Season: Sadio Mane.

Lightening quick, almost always made things happen against even the most stubborn defences and was noticeable, in both our form and performances, when he was out of the side.

Goal of the Season: Emre Can. Take a bow son. It might be the best goal I have ever seen (in my lifetime) from a Liverpool player - it was so audacious, so difficult, yet executed so perfectly - if it isn't the Premier League goal of the season I'll be shocked.


Best defensive player: Simon Mignolet.

Can't believe I am saying this but his improvement, especially in the past few months when the pressure has been on, has been unreal. He's looked good in the air, a lot better with the ball at his feet, has not panicked, has made saves with the minimum of fuss - in short he has become a proper goalkeeper. I was certain he was on his way out this summer - now it looks certain he will stay. An unbelievable turnaround.


Best midfielder: Georginio Wijinaldum.

I was adamant he was a bad signing, convinced he would be a waste of 25million. Never have I felt so good to be proven so wrong. He has been consistent, super consistent. He hasn't had the flashes Coutinho has - but he's also performed at a consistent level, without any real injuries, for the entire season. He keeps the midfield ticking over and his role within the team has become as important as any other. I hope he kicks on and continues to improve and impress.


Best attacker: Sadio Mane for reasons mentioned above.


Most Improved Player: Adam Lallana.

He has come on leaps and bounds this season and shown how good he can be. A huge turnaround from a player who seemed to lack decisiveness and speed of thought in his play. I would've gone for Mignolet but for the fact his upturn in form has come at the end of the season whilst Lallana's has been on show for most of it.


Youngster of the year: Trent Alexander-Arnold.

We have only seen him briefly but what he clearly has - confidence, a level-head, pace, maturity - sets him apart from all the other youngsters his age. Ben Woodburn also looks to have huge potential but Alexander-Arnold is the one who really caught my eye. After a shaky first half against United he came back in the 2nd half and dominated Martial to the point that United threw attacks at Milner as they saw that as the easier side to target (which is unfortunately proved to be) . A special talent.

Miss of the season: Adam Lallana.

In one of the most frenetic, entertaining 1-1 games I've ever seen Lallana, presented with a gift from Firmino, managed to miss when a few yards out from goal vs City. It was a clanger but it happens to the very best, his goal scoring record this season has been decent.

Most entertaining game: Arsenal vs Liverpool (3-4). I had 3 games in mind for this, the draw at City (which was an incredible game of football), the Palace game away (Firmino's celebration a highlight) but I think the first game of the season, for it's drama, for the entertainment on offer as well as the mistakes on display sort of summed us up as a team: great going forward, generally good to watch, a few very special players but a few too many average ones as well.

Scandalous moments: for us I'd say Lucas' dive was a real bad one, the sort of thing you never want to see from anyone let alone one of our own players. In terms of opposition probably Barkley getting away with 2 leg-breakers home and away against us - how he never saw red in either game is still a mystery to me.

High points: Undefeated against the top 6 all season which is impressive and demonstrates the quality we possess. In general (though not always) entertaining, attacking football with an emphasis on trying to score. Getting into the Champions League - an important step in the right direction.

Low points: Pretty much the entirety of January and February - in particular exiting 2 cup competitions in the space of a couple of weeks. Henderson being crocked for much of the season as his quality really makes a difference to us. Mane's absence affecting us so adversely was also a low point as it showed the fragility of the team.

Next season: We seem certain to strengthen the side and anybody who reads this website regularly will have a good idea about what sort of positions and personnel we're running the rule over. I will be more than happy for a couple of fullbacks to come in, I think it is essential to our squad. The centre-backs are also on shaky ground IMO and next season might be their last should performances remain as they have been for much of this season - it will be a huge season for Joe Gomez, fingers crossed he rises to the occasion. Any other signing will be a luxury - the hope is our best players will stay now we have CL - if we can keep the nucleus of the squad together, and make some more good additions, we will be looking in good shape next season. Recruitment is everything though - we cannot afford more mistakes in the transfer market.

Final thought: The editors on this website do a tireless (and often thankless) task in running this place, moderating posts, sharing insider information with us fans and generally just providing an excellent service to us. A huge thanks to the Ed's who continue to improve this website and who always offer interesting opinions and contributions with regards to football - I've been coming here for god knows how long and will keep doing so - thank you so much ed's, try and enjoy the summer (and the inevitable madness it will entail) - I (and I'm sure many others) will be here throughout summer and beyond, a testament to the quality you all bring. Sincerely.


1.) 22 May 2017
22 May 2017 12:28:19
Good post Seano.


2.) 22 May 2017
22 May 2017 13:54:06
Good post!


3.) 22 May 2017
22 May 2017 14:22:36
great post seano mate.