Originally Posted by Goofle11

It's only controversial because players who just play quick and often simple passes around the pitch aren't appreciated by most football fans. Whereas players like Gerrard - who has been World Class in the past - is praised for "having a go" at some ridiculous passes/shots which is completely selfish play. This is something that is frowned upon in possession based styles of play, which you would assume Rodgers is going for.

I think I have stuck up for Allen around three times as well. Hardly anything to get annoyed about, I just rate him. I was also somebody who rated Lucas from the moment he joined Liverpool because I appreciated what he brought to the team, even if the vast majority of people took three years to finally grasp it.