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I figured I'd start this with the current EPL season underway and knowing that there are a few die-hard scousers fans around here. I've managed to watch both League matches so far and, suffice it to say, they havent been convincing, but they cant be beat for late-game theatrics.

It would be nice for the Reds fans around here to have a place to discuss the season and the upcoming Champions League games. I know I wont be able to watch them all, so it'll also help keep me updated.

As for my thoughts about today's game against Middlesborough:

They totally didnt deserve this win, borough played their hearts out, despite the fact that the ref made some clearly crazy decisions, most notably against some of the fouls by Huth. That is a defender with some wires loose and he got extremely lucky.

At the same time, the delayed call on the foul against Gerrard late on when Kuyt was in a great position was baffling to say the least. It was unfortunate that he couldnt convert that, but damn did he come close.

Carragher was very fortunate on his goal and once again the Reds are dragged out of the fire by Captain Incredible Steven Gerrard. You cant say enough about this guy, he was simply fantastic out there again.

He is the English Jarome Iginla.

At the same time, I was watching England's friendly against the Czechs a couple days ago, where they were extremely fortunate to come away with a late draw, just an awful game for them, but Gerrard was the man, he was everywhere in that match making everything happen, easily the best player on the pitch, but nobody else could help him at all.

Why wasnt he even considered for England's Captaincy?

Throw your thoughts in here regarding EPL, CL and Gerrard's performances for England.