LFC CONSPIRACY REVEALED
Was it the grassy knoll, the moon landing or the Sunderland game? Let's try the latter. October 2009 Sunderland's Darren Bent's feeble shot deflects off a beach ball thrown onto the field and into the Liverpool net. The goal should have been disallowed. Needless to say, it wasn't. In the coverup that followed, the powers that be tried to pin the blame on a hapless Liverpool supporter. Not so. The ball was a prop from the classic sixties television series "The Prisoner" that, with equal mystery, appeared on the pitch. LFC fans favour "The Liver Birds" over inexplicable sci-fi classics. The Sunderland game is one of many injustices served against the world's premier football club. Why oh why? In times of Galacticos, bribery, gambling, sports-washing and many other less-than-reputable activities, does my beloved LFC have to suffer?
My theory dates back to the aforementioned sixties. It was the era of Bill Shankly and The Beatles. Liverpool was elevated in short order to the centre of the known universe. Since then, we have suffered the Strolling Bones, the Evil Empire, Maggie Thatcher and Oasis as others tried to steal our crown. A Flock of Seagulls, Tranmere Rovers and even Everton did their bit. Fleetingly. Ultimately, Liverpool Football Club has had to face up to more than 11 players on a football pitch. The club has had its moments but, in truth, has been denied many more by conspiracies to keep Shankly's "bastion of invincibility" in its place. Everything came to a head at the Tottenham Stadium last weekend.
It wasn't just that a stellar Luis Diaz goal was incorrectly ruled out following a fantastic move and through ball from the Mighty Mo. Everything conspired to deny the Reds a result against a resurgent Spurs team, a London team, but still a team grossly inferior to Jurgen's heroes. It's not the first time VAR has been used to deny Liverpool their just deserts. A couple of seasons back, Rodri's handball at Goodison gave City and the UAE the necessary two points to take them to the title over Liverpool's honestly assembled squad. It's okay to use only one hand. Apparently. Had Everton been relegated as a consequence, the Blues would have been considered collateral damage.
It is not the first time Liverpool have suffered at Tottenham thanks to incompetent VAR officiating. Two seasons back, Andy Roberston was nearly cut in half by England captain and poster boy Harry Kane. Nothing doing. Subsequently, poor Andy was shown Red for a little bump on an uncoordinated Tottenham player. Incredible! The bias!!
The PGMOL has released VAR "officiating" audio surrounding the Diaz goal. However, the audio is incomplete and does not provide an accurate picture of what actually happened. I cannot reveal my sources, but I obtained audio of the ENTIRE match! I can only paraphrase what I heard. With Liverpool starting strongly, with the Tottenham keeper standing between the Reds and an early lead, something had to be "done". The guys met up with "Daniel" for drinks post-game! A slip by Curtis Jones in a run-of-the-mill challenge gave a first window of opportunity. A carefully crafted freeze frame ensured a yellow became red, and Liverpool were up against it and down to 10 men.
It wasn't the first time VAR pulled this stunt this season. It was the fourth time in a season, still young, that VAR has ensured Liverpool played a game short-handed. Aren't these VAR tactics getting too predictable? So far, it had failed miserably, as Liverpool had won all the previous games with only 10 on the field. They are that good! When Cody Gakpo equalized just on half-time, it appeared VAR's gambit had failed yet again. But another oversight was ignored by all and sundry at Stockley Park. Just moments before the goal, Cody had been nearly crippled by a Tottenham player. Unfortunately, a VAR check did not work with this "challenge", as the kettle was whistling at Stockley. Cody was unable to carry on after the interval. And they thought that would weaken the mighty Reds!
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Deep into the second half, there was growing concern as "The Lilywhites" couldn't break down Liverpool's strong rearguard action. Was this going to be a re-run of the Newcastle game? Discussion was back and forth. Liverpool were looking dangerous on the break. Jota was on the field, and Nunez was warming up. Again, something had to be done. Two invisible challenges later, and Jota was off. Liverpool were down to 9!
There was further to and fro about a re-run of the Andy Robertson scenario when Andy received a yellow after a Tottenham player fouled him. It was not necessary. Deep into added time, Joel Matip was blatantly pushed while running towards his own goal. The ball dribbled into the top corner. Injustice had been served. This is not what football should be about!
The conspiracy against Liverpool Football Club is the most significant on this side of unidentified flying objects. I hate to contradict Jurgen's OPINION (please note that word media), but, in my humble opinion, Liverpool shouldn't have to play the game again. Instead, all the officials, on and off the field, should be sent to the Tower of London, Liverpool should get the three points, and the receipts from Daniel's post-match "drinks" with the VAR lads should be turned over to the EPL. Further, the Strolling Bone's new album should see them consigned to the level of the Dave Clark Five and all the other bands that the London press has tried to push as equal to The Fab Four.
As for VAR. Please turn it over to me. I can sort it out very quickly. It's about time Man City received their comeuppance.
YNWA