http://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/latest-news/146078-away-days-a-master-class-from-on-high In the latest of his series of features telling the story of away days throughout the 2013-14 campaign, journalist and Liverpool fan Joel Richards describes the four-day journey from despondency to optimism. The past week has been a funny one for Redmen everywhere. Defeat to our old rivals in the cup, coupled with yesterday's win at Sunderland, has left our season in a peculiar position. Yes, we may have seen hopes of one trip to Wembley end, but on the other hand we sit second in the league despite dropping points against Swansea and Southampton. Although we came up short against Manchester United, the away end remained in full voice as we were locked in by those in fluorescent jackets. After all, that is part and parcel of travelling away I suppose. For every high, there is a considerable low and the only way to get over defeat is to pick yourself up and carry on. However, I must admit I had self-doubts as to whether yesterday's trip to the Stadium of Light would be worth it. Add to the fact that Sunderland isn't the shortest of trips and the appeal decreases further with every thought. But having already purchased my match ticket and coach travel, I was going regardless and the fact that I awoke to glorious sunshine helped matters. On board there appeared to be no hangover from last Wednesday's defeat, with everyone in high spirits as we headed north. I must admit, the Stadium of Light is one of my preferred away grounds in the Premier League, even if they have decided to put us up in the Gods like Newcastle. For some, the endless staircases appeared to be too much - with many holding on for dear life as they reached the summit! If it was to improve the atmosphere and drown out the away end, it hasn't worked, as song after song emanated through our section and who could blame us when we were treated to a master class from our strikers? We just couldn't seem to get enough of Luis Suarez and as for Sturridge, his link-up play with our No.7 was a pleasure to watch and one can only hope that a prolific partnership can evolve. By the time I'd reached the coach after the final whistle, all talk centred around Suarez and how he has given Liverpool a new lease of life after our recent slump in form. It may still be early days in terms of the 2013-14 campaign, but victory against Crystal Palace will only further enhance excitement and the potential prospect of challenging for a top-four place.
well... once the first goal went in it killed the sunderland crowd... you can't beat knocking the stuffing out of a fragile side like that. I just hope we change the formation to give us back the midfield and i am sure that with work the front pairing will indeed be prolific.
I thought the same thing... could hear both sided loudly through my TV throughout the match. Thought the sunder fans did themselves proud (even if a lot of them all left early... can't understand that... as much as a game costs)
They were offering really good support so dont know what mito means In fact they started to annoy me by screaming for everything!
they certainly quietened down when we scored! before the goal there was little evidence of any lfc singing. after the goal we could hear our fans clearly. Once THEY scored thy picked up again. thats what i was hearing anyway but then maybe i was far to involved in watching the game to pay much attention. i don't know..... Their fans should deserve more, maybe they will get it if the team that played us is anything to go by... utd next should be fun!
I think they (Sunderland fans) were more buoyed by their 23 attempts! And the fact that until we got our 3rd it looked like they could get back in the game
perhaps it was me hearing our fans that somehow psychologically led me to think they shut up.... I dunno.... I think generally people who leave are usually discontent. sunderland fans had a lot to put up with in the last 18months so that 3rd goal is like a light switch. they are used to it and go. its "not again" or "enough's enough" type of thing.
amen to that. Although we do now look like a team who are much better equipped to adapt to how our opposition sets up against us than even the 2nd half of last season, when yes we had a great run of form but were still perhaps a little 1 dimensional in terms of style and decent options. I'm not sure why but we have seemed happy to go straight to a counter attacking mentality once we've taken the lead so far this season rather than than the lead encouraging us to really go for the throat and it's a bit annoying. relentless attacking football?
