Episode 1935: The “Confidence Player”, Jack’s Diamonds, Walcott’s Reducer, Liverpool In Crisis?

Liverpool have only taken 2 points from their last 9 as the Alpine Klopp masterminded a win over Jurgen Klopp. We discuss Walcott’s reducer and the outright disrespect shown by Southampton for the reigning champs. Are Liverpool now in crisis?

@SecondCaptains Tonight we learned Theo Walcott is definitely a listener as he absolutely clattered James Milner to counter Ken’s claim (or was it Eoin’s) that tackling wasn’t his job.

— Peter Sealy (@psealy) January 5, 2021

We haven’t seen much of Jack Carty since his 60 mins against Japan in RWC2019 but he was sensational in leading Connacht to a first win in Dublin since 2002. Carty hasn’t played for Ireland since that RWC and even got dropped by Connacht for a while. Shane Horgan and Andrew Trimble join us to discuss the “confidence player” tag, Carty’s unique set of gifts, where he sits in the Irish pecking order and why we need more players who put a smile on the viewers face.

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? Jack Carty’s kicking map
? Conor Oliver’s work-rate
? Attacking smarts
? Smothering defence

An in-depth look at Connacht’s win over Leinster: https://t.co/8eJp2eqYWb

— Murray Kinsella (@Murray_Kinsella) January 5, 2021

Plus there’s brain Hz, Ulster V Leinster and Alexander-Arnold’s gutterballs.

Trent Alexander-Arnold gave the ball away 38 times tonight before being subbed off, the most by anyone this season. ? pic.twitter.com/55RJ621jzG

— Football Tweet (@Football__Tweet) January 4, 2021

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Went on @SecondCaptains with @jonawils to talk about giving Frank Lampard time and why Manchester United won’t win the league https://t.co/do3ENl8i5R

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Frank Lampard gets compared to Klopp and Pep….by Frank Lampard

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