Hamann, Aldridge and more: Twitter reacts as Aston Villa hold Liverpool
Dietmar Hamann and John Aldridge both tweet their thoughts after Liverpool are held to a draw by Aston Villa
Liverpool came from two goals down to earn a 2-2 draw with Aston Villa at Anfield on Saturday.
Andreas Weimann and Christian Benteke put the visitors 2-0 up before Daniel Sturridge pulled one back for the home side.
And Steven Gerrard slotted away a penalty after half-time to earn a point after Luis Suarez was adjudged to have been brought down by goalkeeper Brad Guzan.
The game inevitably prompted a big response on Twitter – and here are our favourite updates, in chronological order.
Former Villa man Ian Taylor (@IanTaylor7) celebrates Villa’s second: “Beeeeeeeennnnnnnnneeeeeeekkkkkkkeeeeeew!!!! Wooooooaaaaahhhh!!!”
Free agent Jody Morris (@morriskid) singles out the Reds skipper for criticism: “Gerrard nowhere near influencing this game so far…on and off the ball!!!”
Ex-Stoke defender Danny Higginbotham (@Higginbotham05) feels a tactical shake-up is in order: “Rodgers has to change it at half time. Liverpool getting outnumbered in midfield. Liverpool should go to a three at the back.”
England legend Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) tweets his half-time thoughts: “Fabulous first half from Villa, but that exquisite finish from Sturridge sets up the next 45 minutes beautifully.”
Ex-Plymouth boss Peter Reid (@reid6peter) questions the referee’s decision to point to the spot: “Is that another Spanish penalty ?”
Former Southampton man Matt Le Tissier (@mattletiss7) wants an update: “Cant see the game did suarez dive?”
And Stan Collymore (@StanCollymore) is quick to answer: “Dive from Suarez.”
Before ex-Republic of Ireland international Kevin Kilbane (@kdkilbane77) agrees: “A bit late but that’s not a pen. #dive”
Former sprinter and Villa fan Katharine Merry (@KatharineMerry) is not happy: “Grrrrrrrrrr………villa again will be hanging on for a point…or some of the first half play please for the win…Liverpool on a roll now”
Ex-Liverpool man David Thompson (@77thomo) chimes in: “This is the deepest Lfc have been all season though coinciding with a dodgy performance scared of the pace of villa!! All change now though!”
Former goalkeeper Shaka Hislop (@ShakaHislop) delivers his post-match thoughts: “Villa get more than they were probably expecting. Liverpool get more than they probably deserve.”
Ex-Reds striker John Aldridge (@Realaldo474) reflects on the performance: “Was it 2 points lost or 1 point gained??? Think we have to keep with the 4-2-3-1 format. The team are better balanced,know what’s required.”
And finally, former Liverpool midfielder Dietmar Hamann (@DietmarHamann) wishes Lucas Leiva all the best after the Brazilian picked up a knee problem: “@lucasleiva87 I hope the injury is not too bad and the scans come back ok.All the best Lucas #YNWA”
