“Never say die” – Liverpool supporters react to 5-4 win at Norwich City

January 23, 2016
Jack Lusby

Liverpool put supporters through the motions in a remarkable 5-4 victory away to Norwich City on Saturday afternoon.

Norwich City 4-5 Liverpool

Premier League – Carrow Road – Saturday 23rd January 2016

Goals: Firmino 18′, 63′, Henderson 55′, Milner 75′, Lallana 90+4′; Mbokani 29′, Naismith 41′, Hoolahan 54′ (pen), Bassong 90+3′

Adding to a long line of incredible scorelines between Liverpool and Norwich, a late Adam Lallana strike sealed an breathtaking victory for the Reds.

Roberto Firmino scored twice, while both Jordan Henderson and James Milner added to their tallies for the season.

But defensive errors undermined Liverpool’s attacking brilliance, seeing goals from Norwich‘s Dieumerci Mbokani, Steven Naismith, Wes Hoolahan and Sebastian Bassong.

With the clock running down, Lallana found himself in the perfect position to fire home the winner, sparking the travelling Kop into life and sealing a 5-4 win for the Reds.

Here’s how supporters reacted to Saturday’s nine-goal thriller at Carrow Road.

Starting slowly, with Norwich enjoying the majority of possession in dangerous areas, Liverpool looked to be suffering from a hangover from Wednesday night’s FA Cup action.

Awful so far, this. Reminds me of a primary school lunch break game

— John O'Sullivan (@NotoriousJOS) January 23, 2016

This is us trying to entice a rubbish team to attack and love us space to counter

— SimonBrundish (@SimonBrundish) January 23, 2016

Against the run of play however, starting centre-forward Firmino benefited from an excellent pass from Milner to bundled the ball past Declan Rudd to put the Reds 1-0 up.

BOBBY F!

— Henry Jackson (@HenryJackson87) January 23, 2016

Get in! @Roberto_Firmino #LFC

— Claire Rourke (@clairerourke) January 23, 2016

So happy for him!

— Luke (@LFCLuke95) January 23, 2016

First time we've supported Firmino all game and we get a goal. Good work.

— Sam McGuire (@SamMcGuire90) January 23, 2016

It wasn’t long before Norwich pegged Liverpool back, with Mbokani sending a powerful backheeled effort through Simon Mignolet, provoking a familiar reaction from supporters.

First shot on target klaxon.

— Andrew Beasley (@BassTunedToRed) January 23, 2016

https://twitter.com/jon_townsend3/status/690885249153253376

Ban corners. Ban them.

— Jim Boardman (@JimBoardman) January 23, 2016

Hell of a finish from Mbokani but that's some of the most comical set piece defending you'll see this year.

— Colin Spreag (@ColinSpreag) January 23, 2016

https://twitter.com/WarriorLFC/status/690885818878169088

This misery was compounded as an emphatic Naismith run saw the ex-Everton midfielder put Norwich 2-1 ahead, with Mignolet, Henderson and Lucas Leiva all culpable.

https://twitter.com/beccaparry10/status/690888294272491520

What is Henderson playing at?

— John O'Sullivan (@NotoriousJOS) January 23, 2016

Lucas is waiting for his bus back to Merseyside there.

— Luke (@LFCLuke95) January 23, 2016

Hahahaha Lucas watching Naismith walk past him ?

— Sam McGuire (@SamMcGuire90) January 23, 2016

At least Mignolet has another five years to save one at some point

— Karl Matchett (@karlmatchett) January 23, 2016

This saw supporters head into half-time with a feeling of apathy.

No keeper
No RCB
No DM
Questionable captain
No goals from midfield
No orthodox striker#LFC

— John O'Sullivan (@NotoriousJOS) January 23, 2016

We seem to be getting worse… @LFC

— Jack Williams (@JLWi11iams) January 23, 2016

Groundhog Day. Another away trip where Liverpool look totally disinterested. No urgency, desire or idea. Shocking.

— Aaron Cutler (@aaron_cutler) January 23, 2016

Hoolahan piled on the disappointment, benefiting from a poor Alberto Moreno challenge to fire a penalty kick into the Liverpool net, giving Norwich a two-goal lead.

What on earth is Moreno doing there? Complete stupidity.

— James Pearce (@JamesPearceLFC) January 23, 2016

Moreno stop shaking your head both challenges were penalties.

— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) January 23, 2016

This didn’t last for long however, with Liverpool desperate to secure a result, and Henderson grabbed one back minutes later with a first-time volley.

What the Henderson?! 3-2?!

— Leroy | LFC Impulse (@LFCImpulse) January 23, 2016

Hendo doing what the captain should do, getting his side back into it. 3-2.

— Jim Boardman (@JimBoardman) January 23, 2016

Yes! Jordan!

— Sai (@TheEngancheRole) January 23, 2016

Firmino then levelled the scores by prodding home following a perfectly weighted cross from Lallana.

Roberto Firmino carrying this #LFC team. What a player!

— Leroy | LFC Impulse (@LFCImpulse) January 23, 2016

https://twitter.com/jxckhy/status/690898590852587524

Need more class players like Bobby, knew he wouldn't let me down

— Dinesh Kumar (@DHardayal) January 23, 2016

Norwich gifted Milner with a goal shortly after, with Russell Martin’s shocking backpass giving the vice-captain the opportunity to slot the ball beyond Rudd.

??????

— Danny Ings (@IngsDanny) January 23, 2016

MILNER! Now a 3/10!

— Henry Jackson (@HenryJackson87) January 23, 2016

Horrendous game of defensive mistakes compounded by the ultimate in idiocy – the no-look back-pass.

— Karl Matchett (@karlmatchett) January 23, 2016

https://twitter.com/paul_tomkins/status/690901219968225280

A powerful finish from Norwich centre-back Bassong look set to consign the Reds to a disappointing draw…

Our defence is horrendous, the lot of it

— Kauser Soze (@NinaKauser) January 23, 2016

Liverpool are an embarrassment

— John O'Sullivan (@NotoriousJOS) January 23, 2016

…but Lallana’s strike soon followed, with Klopp’s passionate celebration, joining his side on the touchline, captured the overwhelming joy of the Liverpool support.

https://twitter.com/adamphillips5/status/690907348345438211

The most I have celebrated a Liverpool goal in a long, long time! SENSATIONAL!

— Henry Jackson (@HenryJackson87) January 23, 2016

"Adam Lallana changed the game."

Never in a million years would I thought I'd say that.

— Leroy | LFC Impulse (@LFCImpulse) January 23, 2016

No Premier League team has scored more goals after the 75th minute than Liverpool (7) since Jürgen Klopp's appointment.

Never say die.

— Squawka (@Squawka) January 23, 2016

Sign of a good side they say when you win when not playing well!!!!!!!!!!

— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) January 23, 2016

Klopp's one of us

— Sam McGuire (@SamMcGuire90) January 23, 2016

I love that passion from Klopp, I'd much much rather see a manager going nuts than jotting some notes in a book

— Lynsey Hipgrave (@lynseyhipgrave1) January 23, 2016

How do you sum that up in 140 characters? Felt like jumping out of the press box and celebrating with Jürgen and the lads at 5-4. #LFC

— David Lynch (@davidlynchlfc) January 23, 2016