MACCA: The criticism he's getting at the moment is UNFAIR...

Former Liverpool defender Jason McAteer has jumped to the defence of Stewart Downing after the winger failed to score or create a goal in yet another game.Downing has not gone 19 games without hitting the back of the net or assisting; That's an incredible 28 hours of football without a specific creative contribution to the team.

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