Lighthouse

I think there is a difference between mocking gay people and mocking straight people by suggesting they are gay. Those songs aimed at Brighton fans fall into the latter category but are they really offensive? Is playing on the insecurities of straight people by suggesting they are gay actually homophobic? I would say not.

It really isn't. Unless you've been hanging around the wrong pubs or EDL rallies I'd say homophobia is pretty isolated these days.

I think players who are openly gay will receive the same amount of abuse as players who are openly black.

Looked decent today, provided a good outlet late on. Trouble is these performances are too sporadic and are punctuated by mysterious injuries.

Incidentally this is the first draw between the two sides since another 1-1 at Anfield in January 2002. Owen and Davies with the goals that day. Milner is banned for the LC game for his yellow, so I'd assume it's the same for Mané

Decent point. A fair reflection on the game IMO, we were better first half, they looked better when Benteke came on.

So Mané misses the Villa game.

Oh Pelle!

Oh yes!!!!!!!!!!!

I hope our players don't share your optimism.

FFS!

Think Clasie has had a decent game personally. Battling is how I'd describe it.

I hope Liverpool are only paying Lallana 66% of his pay cheque.

Shame to see Origi go off, he was sh*te.

We're coming up to 'Newcastle time'

Ooooh!!

I think he's been doing alright defensively.

Davis wearing his old shooting boots at the moment.

Pelle seems to get absolutely nothing from any ref in this league.

Are you sure?

I don't have a problem with Clasie starting personally. Liverpool's midfielders aren't exactly giants and I think having him getting stuck in to them will help us. Right now, I'm calling it a brave but probably good decision.

Reminds me of when Villa won here a couple of seasons ago with their only 3 shots going in. Sunderland were sh*te and if it wasn't for a silly challenge by Coloccini they'd have lost.

Sunderland have been absolute dog sh*t, then this happens.