Preston vs Liverpool

[fermoyred80]

Id like to see El Zahr, Ngog get a run out here. I presume Pepe will be rested too. Skertal should get a start .

Wouldn play too many youngsters tho remember what happened in the league cup.

[MutantNinjaSkrtel]

Last time pepe touched the ball in the fa cup was saving anton ferdinands peno to win it a few years back - big campaign in Kop Magazine for him to start this one but I'd rather give Cavalieri the experience to be honest.God forbid if pepe got a bad injury we'd need diego to be on song so a few games in the cup are crucial for him-plus i have alot more trust in him than itandje.this game requires a blend of youth and experience.\i'd have something along the lines of:

http://www.eloquor.net/mod/ixp_compositions/resultats/composition-5.php?mon_champ=angleterre%2Fpremier_league%2Flive rpool3.png&gardien=CAVALIERI&Defdroit=DARBY&Defcentdroit=SKRTEL&Defcent=&Defcentgauche=AGGER&Defgauche=INSUA&Mildefdroit=&Mildefcentdroit=&Mildefcent=&Mildefcentgauche=&Mildefgauche=&Mildroit=BENAYOUN&Milcentdroit=X.+ALONSO&Milcent=&Milcentgauche=LEIVA&Milgauche=EL-ZHAR&Milorgdroit=&Milorgcentdroit=&Milorgcent=&Milorgcentgauche=&Milorggauche=&Attdroit=&Attcentdroit=BABEL&Attcent=&Attcentgauche=N%B4GOG&Attgauche=&Rempa=REINA&Rempb=CARRAGHER&Rempc=PLESSIS&Rempd=GERRARD&Rempe=SPEARING&Rempf=TORRES&Rempg=KEANE&submitButtonName=Formation+n%B01


Although i suspect carra will start.would be brilliant if torrescould get a fewminutes off the bench aswell.

[fermoyred80]

Last time pepe touched the ball in the fa cup was saving anton ferdinands peno to win it a few years back - big campaign in Kop Magazine for him to start this one but I'd rather give Cavalieri the experience to be honest.God forbid if pepe got a bad injury we'd need diego to be on song so a few games in the cup are crucial for him-plus i have alot more trust in him than itandje.this game requires a blend of youth and experience.\i'd have something along the lines of:

http://www.eloquor.net/mod/ixp_compositions/resultats/composition-5.php?mon_champ=angleterre%2Fpremier_league%2Flive rpool3.png&gardien=CAVALIERI&Defdroit=DARBY&Defcentdroit=SKRTEL&Defcent=&Defcentgauche=AGGER&Defgauche=INSUA&Mildefdroit=&Mildefcentdroit=&Mildefcent=&Mildefcentgauche=&Mildefgauche=&Mildroit=BENAYOUN&Milcentdroit=X.+ALONSO&Milcent=&Milcentgauche=LEIVA&Milgauche=EL-ZHAR&Milorgdroit=&Milorgcentdroit=&Milorgcent=&Milorgcentgauche=&Milorggauche=&Attdroit=&Attcentdroit=BABEL&Attcent=&Attcentgauche=N%B4GOG&Attgauche=&Rempa=REINA&Rempb=CARRAGHER&Rempc=PLESSIS&Rempd=GERRARD&Rempe=SPEARING&Rempf=TORRES&Rempg=KEANE&submitButtonName=Formation+n%B01


Although i suspect carra will start.would be brilliant if torrescould get a fewminutes off the bench aswell.

Very fancy, get this off santy:D

[MutantNinjaSkrtel]

Very fancy, get this off santy:D

Its my new thing:Di also have exclusive copywright of it on irishkop:p


I dont know where i came across it though-i woke up a few days ago and seen that i was after using it in the bolton thread when i was absolutely hammered:Dits a handy yoke tho:)

[denashpot]

I dont know where i came across it though

http://www.eloquor.net/

[CrazyHorse]

Its my new thing i also have exclusive copywright of it on irishkop

Oh really!!!

Im gonna use it soon, I gaurantee....!!

Mwuah-ha-ha-ha!!

[Rover 609]

With it been the 20th anniversary of Hillsborough a big effort in the cup is a must.Granted the titles priority but as a club who strive to remember those weve lost in the past,making a huge effort to succeed in the FA cup is a no brainer.................................JHC....rem ember the 96.

John Alfred Anderson (62) Thomas Howard (39)
Colin Mark Ashcroft (19) Thomas Anthony Howard (14)
James Gary Aspinall (18) Eric George Hughes (42)
Kester Roger Marcus Ball (16) Alan Johnston (29)
Gerard Bernard Patrick Baron (67) Christine Anne Jones (27)
Simon Bell (17) Gary Philip Jones (18)
Barry Sidney Bennett (26) Richard Jones (25)
David John Benson (22) Nicholas Peter Joynes (27)
David William Birtle (22) Anthony Peter Kelly (29)
Tony Bland (22) Michael David Kelly (38)
Paul David Brady (21) Carl David Lewis (18)
Andrew Mark Brookes (26) David William Mather (19)
Carl Brown (18) Brian Christopher Mathews (38)
David Steven Brown (25) Francis Joseph McAllister (27)
Henry Thomas Burke (47) John McBrien (18)
Peter Andrew Burkett (24) Marion Hazel McCabe (21)
Paul William Carlile (19) Joseph Daniel McCarthy (21)
Raymond Thomas Chapman (50) Peter McDonnell (21)
Gary Christopher Church (19) Alan McGlone (28)
Joseph Clark (29) Keith McGrath (17)
Paul Clark (18) Paul Brian Murray (14)
Gary Collins (22) Lee Nicol (14)
Stephen Paul Copoc (20) Stephen Francis O'Neill (17)
Tracey Elizabeth Cox (23) Jonathon Owens (18)
James Philip Delaney (19) William Roy Pemberton (23)
Christopher Barry Devonside (18) Carl William Rimmer (21)
Christopher Edwards (29) David George Rimmer (38)
Vincent Michael Fitzsimmons (34) Graham John Roberts (24)
Thomas Steven Fox (21) Steven Joseph Robinson (17)
Jon-Paul Gilhooley (10) Henry Charles Rogers (17)
Barry Glover (27) Colin Andrew Hugh William Sefton (23)
Ian Thomas Glover (20) Inger Shah (38)
Derrick George Godwin (24) Paula Ann Smith (26)
Roy Harry Hamilton (34) Adam Edward Spearritt (14)
Philip Hammond (14) Philip John Steele (15)
Eric Hankin (33) David Leonard Thomas (23)
Gary Harrison (27) Patrik John Thompson (35)
Stephen Francis Harrison (31) Peter Reuben Thompson (30)
Peter Andrew Harrison (15) Stuart Paul William Thompson (17)
David Hawley (39) Peter Francis Tootle (21)
James Robert Hennessy (29) Christopher James Traynor (26)
Paul Anthony Hewitson (26) Martin Kevin Traynor (16)
Carl Darren Hewitt (17) Kevin Tyrrell (15)
Nicholas Michael Hewitt (16) Colin Wafer (19)
Sarah Louise Hicks (19) Ian David Whelan (19)
Victoria Jane Hicks (15) Martin Kenneth Wild (29)
Gordon Rodney Horn (20) Kevin Daniel Williams (15)
Arthur Horrocks (41) Graham John Wright (17)

[MutantNinjaSkrtel]

With it been the 20th anniversary of Hillsborough a big effort in the cup is a must.Granted the titles priority but as a club who strive to remember those weve lost in the past,making a huge effort to succeed in the FA cup is a no brainer.................................JHC....rem ember the 96.

John Alfred Anderson (62) Thomas Howard (39)
Colin Mark Ashcroft (19) Thomas Anthony Howard (14)
James Gary Aspinall (18) Eric George Hughes (42)
Kester Roger Marcus Ball (16) Alan Johnston (29)
Gerard Bernard Patrick Baron (67) Christine Anne Jones (27)
Simon Bell (17) Gary Philip Jones (18)
Barry Sidney Bennett (26) Richard Jones (25)
David John Benson (22) Nicholas Peter Joynes (27)
David William Birtle (22) Anthony Peter Kelly (29)
Tony Bland (22) Michael David Kelly (38)
Paul David Brady (21) Carl David Lewis (18)
Andrew Mark Brookes (26) David William Mather (19)
Carl Brown (18) Brian Christopher Mathews (38)
David Steven Brown (25) Francis Joseph McAllister (27)
Henry Thomas Burke (47) John McBrien (18)
Peter Andrew Burkett (24) Marion Hazel McCabe (21)
Paul William Carlile (19) Joseph Daniel McCarthy (21)
Raymond Thomas Chapman (50) Peter McDonnell (21)
Gary Christopher Church (19) Alan McGlone (28)
Joseph Clark (29) Keith McGrath (17)
Paul Clark (18) Paul Brian Murray (14)
Gary Collins (22) Lee Nicol (14)
Stephen Paul Copoc (20) Stephen Francis O'Neill (17)
Tracey Elizabeth Cox (23) Jonathon Owens (18)
James Philip Delaney (19) William Roy Pemberton (23)
Christopher Barry Devonside (18) Carl William Rimmer (21)
Christopher Edwards (29) David George Rimmer (38)
Vincent Michael Fitzsimmons (34) Graham John Roberts (24)
Thomas Steven Fox (21) Steven Joseph Robinson (17)
Jon-Paul Gilhooley (10) Henry Charles Rogers (17)
Barry Glover (27) Colin Andrew Hugh William Sefton (23)
Ian Thomas Glover (20) Inger Shah (38)
Derrick George Godwin (24) Paula Ann Smith (26)
Roy Harry Hamilton (34) Adam Edward Spearritt (14)
Philip Hammond (14) Philip John Steele (15)
Eric Hankin (33) David Leonard Thomas (23)
Gary Harrison (27) Patrik John Thompson (35)
Stephen Francis Harrison (31) Peter Reuben Thompson (30)
Peter Andrew Harrison (15) Stuart Paul William Thompson (17)
David Hawley (39) Peter Francis Tootle (21)
James Robert Hennessy (29) Christopher James Traynor (26)
Paul Anthony Hewitson (26) Martin Kevin Traynor (16)
Carl Darren Hewitt (17) Kevin Tyrrell (15)
Nicholas Michael Hewitt (16) Colin Wafer (19)
Sarah Louise Hicks (19) Ian David Whelan (19)
Victoria Jane Hicks (15) Martin Kenneth Wild (29)
Gordon Rodney Horn (20) Kevin Daniel Williams (15)
Arthur Horrocks (41) Graham John Wright (17)



Good shout.would be terrific to win it for the 96 on the 20th anniversary.RIP and JFT 96.

[myredheart]

i really would like to see a few young fellas take the pitch. el zhar, spearing, insua ( great last few games) maybe nemeth, id love to see how that lad would fair out in the first team, also pacheco. they deserve a chance, at least against preston.

YNWA

[Phil!]

Last time pepe touched the ball in the fa cup was saving anton ferdinands peno to win it a few years back - big campaign in Kop Magazine for him to start this one but I'd rather give Cavalieri the experience to be honest.God forbid if pepe got a bad injury we'd need diego to be on song so a few games in the cup are crucial for him-plus i have alot more trust in him than itandje.this game requires a blend of youth and experience.\i'd have something along the lines of:

http://www.eloquor.net/mod/ixp_compositions/resultats/composition-5.php?mon_champ=angleterre%2Fpremier_league%2Flive rpool3.png&gardien=CAVALIERI&Defdroit=DARBY&Defcentdroit=SKRTEL&Defcent=&Defcentgauche=AGGER&Defgauche=INSUA&Mildefdroit=&Mildefcentdroit=&Mildefcent=&Mildefcentgauche=&Mildefgauche=&Mildroit=BENAYOUN&Milcentdroit=X.+ALONSO&Milcent=&Milcentgauche=LEIVA&Milgauche=EL-ZHAR&Milorgdroit=&Milorgcentdroit=&Milorgcent=&Milorgcentgauche=&Milorggauche=&Attdroit=&Attcentdroit=BABEL&Attcent=&Attcentgauche=N%B4GOG&Attgauche=&Rempa=REINA&Rempb=CARRAGHER&Rempc=PLESSIS&Rempd=GERRARD&Rempe=SPEARING&Rempf=TORRES&Rempg=KEANE&submitButtonName=Formation+n%B01


Although i suspect carra will start.would be brilliant if torrescould get a fewminutes off the bench aswell.


That is very impressive.

This should be no problem really even with a weakened team. Would like to see Torres make his comeback but not play to long cause dont wanna see a recurrence of his injury would also like to see Stephen Darby and Ngog or Nemeth play altough not sure if Nemeth is still injured or if he has come back(think he has).

--------------------------Calveiras-----------------------------
Darby--------Skrtel---------------------Carra-----------Dossena


El Zhar--------Lucas----------------------Alonso----------Babel

--------------Ngog-----------------------Torres-------------------

[prendy]

i think its important above all else to get the win. this is the second most important competition for the club this year(after the league)

i think it will be beneficial to give torres and skrytle a start and replace them if they tire after the break.

id love to see agger and skyrtle in the centre!

[bobby benitez]

With it been the 20th anniversary of Hillsborough a big effort in the cup is a must.Granted the titles priority but as a club who strive to remember those weve lost in the past,making a huge effort to succeed in the FA cup is a no brainer.................................JHC....rem ember the 96.

John Alfred Anderson (62) Thomas Howard (39)
Colin Mark Ashcroft (19) Thomas Anthony Howard (14)
James Gary Aspinall (18) Eric George Hughes (42)
Kester Roger Marcus Ball (16) Alan Johnston (29)
Gerard Bernard Patrick Baron (67) Christine Anne Jones (27)
Simon Bell (17) Gary Philip Jones (18)
Barry Sidney Bennett (26) Richard Jones (25)
David John Benson (22) Nicholas Peter Joynes (27)
David William Birtle (22) Anthony Peter Kelly (29)
Tony Bland (22) Michael David Kelly (38)
Paul David Brady (21) Carl David Lewis (18)
Andrew Mark Brookes (26) David William Mather (19)
Carl Brown (18) Brian Christopher Mathews (38)
David Steven Brown (25) Francis Joseph McAllister (27)
Henry Thomas Burke (47) John McBrien (18)
Peter Andrew Burkett (24) Marion Hazel McCabe (21)
Paul William Carlile (19) Joseph Daniel McCarthy (21)
Raymond Thomas Chapman (50) Peter McDonnell (21)
Gary Christopher Church (19) Alan McGlone (28)
Joseph Clark (29) Keith McGrath (17)
Paul Clark (18) Paul Brian Murray (14)
Gary Collins (22) Lee Nicol (14)
Stephen Paul Copoc (20) Stephen Francis O'Neill (17)
Tracey Elizabeth Cox (23) Jonathon Owens (18)
James Philip Delaney (19) William Roy Pemberton (23)
Christopher Barry Devonside (18) Carl William Rimmer (21)
Christopher Edwards (29) David George Rimmer (38)
Vincent Michael Fitzsimmons (34) Graham John Roberts (24)
Thomas Steven Fox (21) Steven Joseph Robinson (17)
Jon-Paul Gilhooley (10) Henry Charles Rogers (17)
Barry Glover (27) Colin Andrew Hugh William Sefton (23)
Ian Thomas Glover (20) Inger Shah (38)
Derrick George Godwin (24) Paula Ann Smith (26)
Roy Harry Hamilton (34) Adam Edward Spearritt (14)
Philip Hammond (14) Philip John Steele (15)
Eric Hankin (33) David Leonard Thomas (23)
Gary Harrison (27) Patrik John Thompson (35)
Stephen Francis Harrison (31) Peter Reuben Thompson (30)
Peter Andrew Harrison (15) Stuart Paul William Thompson (17)
David Hawley (39) Peter Francis Tootle (21)
James Robert Hennessy (29) Christopher James Traynor (26)
Paul Anthony Hewitson (26) Martin Kevin Traynor (16)
Carl Darren Hewitt (17) Kevin Tyrrell (15)
Nicholas Michael Hewitt (16) Colin Wafer (19)
Sarah Louise Hicks (19) Ian David Whelan (19)
Victoria Jane Hicks (15) Martin Kenneth Wild (29)
Gordon Rodney Horn (20) Kevin Daniel Williams (15)
Arthur Horrocks (41) Graham John Wright (17)

The Semi Final is on 20 years to the day. I have visions of playing Everton that day.
If we are out and so are Arsenal then we play Arsenal that day.

[robbie st leger]

The Semi Final is on 20 years to the day. I have visions of playing Everton that day.
If we are out and so are Arsenal then we play Arsenal that day.

are the semi's not on weekend of 18/19th april?and yes we will play the gooners if both are out

[redabbey]

are the semi's not on weekend of 18/19th april?and yes we will play the gooners if both are out

Yes 18/19th of April are the dates FA Cup website (http://www.thefa.com/TheFACup/TheFACup/NewsAndFeatures/Postings/2008/06/FACrounddates_0809.htm)

[corcaigh]

a similiar blend to the psv game is whats required, dont need another league cup spurs on our hands, this is much more important than that game.
-----------------------------------Cavalieri-----------------------------------------
Darby--------------Srktel--------------------Agger----------------Fabio if fit---------
El Zhar--------------xabi----------------------lucas---------------------Babel--------------------------------------------Keane-------------------------------------------
-----------------------------------Ngog--------------------------------------------

is Doss the Dross available for this one? wouldnt mind giving him another chance either at LB or maybe left midfield, maybe only as a sub though, know what im saying........

[redchariot]

FA Cup; who needs it!!! If we get knocked out on Saturday, I won't be exactly crying myself to sleep over it.

Yes it is great to win the FA Cup (and I was celebrating in May 2006 like everybody else when Pepe saved that penalty) but our main priority should be the League and resting players for it. ManU had the right idea when they skipped the competition back in 99/00 to go to the World Club Cup.

Also the "magic of the cup" from back in the 60s, 70s, 80s and even 90s has totally gone except for the lower teams in the Premier League and the those in the lower leagues.

[MutantNinjaSkrtel]

i think its important above all else to get the win. this is the second most important competition for the club this year(after the league)

i think it will be beneficial to give torres and skrytle a start and replace them if they tire after the break.

id love to see agger and skyrtle in the centre!

Eh hello...........little thing called the european cup???I know we have 5 but lets not take them for granted eh?;)

[GaryMc]

FA Cup; who needs it!!! If we get knocked out on Saturday, I won't be exactly crying myself to sleep over it.

Yes it is great to win the FA Cup (and I was celebrating in May 2006 like everybody else when Pepe saved that penalty) but our main priority should be the League and resting players for it. ManU had the right idea when they skipped the competition back in 99/00 to go to the World Club Cup.

Also the "magic of the cup" from back in the 60s, 70s, 80s and even 90s has totally gone except for the lower teams in the Premier League and the those in the lower leagues.

No Way man, The PL and Champs League are where its at, but I still love the FA Cup. We should play a mixture of squad players and youngsters in early rounds.

Sky are saying that Stevie will be starting

Calvaleri

Darby
Srktel
Sami
Dossena

El Zhar
Lucas
Stevie G
Babel

Ngog
Keane

[MutantNinjaSkrtel]

Stevie to start.nando in squad.

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/drilldown/N162712090102-1319.htm

[megager]

Id give Torres, Keane, Dossena and Skrtel game time if possible. WOnt be taking anything for granted, remember Luton last year. We have to show them respect.

[ewoodyg]

No Way man, The PL and Champs League are where its at, but I still love the FA Cup. We should play a mixture of squad players and youngsters in early rounds.

Sky are saying that Stevie will be starting

Calvaleri

Darby
Srktel
Sami
Dossena

El Zhar
Lucas
Stevie G
Babel

Ngog
Keane


Looks about right to me may be Benni will start a head of El Zhar that be the only one there i'd question. More than enough there to beat Preston but hey it's the cup so God knows what type of game we will get!

[Juan]

I think rafa will play a strong team today.

cavalieri
carragher
agger
hyppia
insua
alonso
lucas
riera
babel
gerrard
keane

[Alex Raisbeck]

From .tv
The Reds XI in full is: Cavalieri, Insua, Carragher, Hyypia, Agger, Babel, Riera, Alonso, Mascherano, Gerrard, Keane. Subs: Reina, Torres, Aurelio, Lucas, Ngog, El Zhar, Skrtel

Hope Torres gets on!

[25052005]

Very strong team, I have to say I am surprised but pleasantly so . .. . . hopefully Torres & Keane get 30 mins together. ..

2-0 Pool, Babel & Keane.

[Juan]

I think rafa will play a strong team today.

cavalieri
carragher
agger
hyppia
insua
alonso
lucas
riera
babel
gerrard
keane

wasnt far out... rafa means buisness today..come on Liverpool!

[corcaigh]

im disappointed, i was hoping for a few more fringe players, wheres darby, hes not even on the bench.

on the plus side, it looks babel is finally going to play on the right(unless gerrard goes on the right and babel up front, unlikely). hopefully it will suit him as much as we are hoping.

[prendy]

wow, im surprised by the team, looks very strong. hopefully get it wrapped up early and give nando and skyrtle a few mins.

[edcarroll02]

im disappointed, i was hoping for a few more fringe players, wheres darby, hes not even on the bench.

on the plus side, it looks babel is finally going to play on the right(unless gerrard goes on the right and babel up front, unlikely). hopefully it will suit him as much as we are hoping.

Never likely to see fringe players today, all of Benitez's build up notes we're talking about how important the cup is to liverpool plus we can't let our momentum slip with a cheap loss against a championship side.

[NotTooXabi]

Positive attacking line up...wrapped up at the break hopefully.. come on the mighty Reds!!

[Alex Raisbeck]

Love to see us win 3-1 with stevie scoring the opener & Mellor grabbing one for them.
Was a good lad for us.

[Shels-07]

KEANE ??????? Very poor finishing from him today... 2-0 and we are in the 4th rd. Pitty about the injury to Alonso & Mascherano...

[edcarroll02]

Well we made hard work of it again after dominating the first 60 mins but Keane missed too many glorious chances to ever really win clearly.

Losing Alonso was crucial but thankfully Torres is back on scoring trail again and looking sharp

[gowinit6times]

Good result and really controlled the game 1st half. The positives were Stevie G's performance and reaction to recent events...first class. Cavalieri done ok in goals without being tested too much, Insua continues to look very composed and solid at left back whilst Aggers form I think is steadily improving. Alonso was again excellent for 45 minutes whilst Mascheranos form is getting nearer to his best again.

Negatives were Alonso's injury (hope its not too bad because without him we are unable to control possession near as effectively and give the ball away too much), Babels poor performance (beginning to doubt if this lad has the mentality to succeed at this level) and Robbies poor finishing.

I think it is vital that Alonso remains fit as he is the man making us tick this year. However the sight of him in a cast didn't look too good. Just hope its not a re-occurence of the dreaded metatarsal.

[Monty]

Good result and really controlled the game 1st half. The positives were Stevie G's performance and reaction to recent events...first class. Cavalieri done ok in goals without being tested too much, Insua continues to look very composed and solid at left back whilst Aggers form I think is steadily improving. Alonso was again excellent for 45 minutes whilst Mascheranos form is getting nearer to his best again.

Negatives were Alonso's injury (hope its not too bad because without him we are unable to control possession near as effectively and give the ball away too much), Babels poor performance (beginning to doubt if this lad has the mentality to succeed at this level) and Robbies poor finishing.

I think it is vital that Alonso remains fit as he is the man making us tick this year. However the sight of him in a cast didn't look too good. Just hope its not a re-occurence of the dreaded metatarsal.

That's pretty much it really.

[gowinit6times]

Not forgetting the return of El Nino of course

[Tarabuses]

Not forgetting the return of El Nino of course

Yes, great to see him back in scoring form.

[NotTooXabi]

What a difference Xabi makes,we were ragged without him 2nd half and couldnt get hold of the ball...hope the cast was precautionary. Great to see r kid back and on the scoresheet.

[john.p]

Job done.

Not nice to see the Tallaght lad missing sitters...probably doesnt do his confidence any good when El Nino swaggers on and bangs one in.

Hope to feck Alonso is all right...

[GaryMc]

Made hard work of it but got there in the end. Good performances from the defence and most of the midfield. Babel was woeful and Keane had a day to forget.
Roll on round four, bring on the scum at Anfield

[Alex Raisbeck]

Fair French Connection United Kingdom to Stevie for setting Nando up and giving him confidence and a goal under his belt.
If anyone ever questions his capability as a positive influence and an exemplary captain....then send me a PM.

[zamaguire]

Seeing Torres back,magic.

[bobby benitez]

Alonso has 7 stiches in his foot which hopefully means no break and maybe only a week or 2 out. On 2nd half performance we defo need him.

Kettering at home in round 4 please.

[dking]

Kettering at home in round 4 please.

:D

[redabbey]

Very late into this thread had to Sky+ the match tonight and avoid text's, radio and Tv for the hour's the game was on until I got to watch in full myself. Am delighted that we will be in the draw tomorrow. Very good workout for the boys. Would have liked to have seen Robbie find the net and have put the tie out of sight in the 1st half.

I think Agger is continuing to impress and should have scored as well but he looks to have gained a lot of confidence going forward since his injury and maybe the best back line for the club will be with Agger and either Skertel/Hypia at CB and Carragher at RB.

Albert Riera is continuing to impress and with his ability to 'shoot on site' will hopefully get well into double figures for goals scored through the 2nd half of the season. Albert getting 15 goals could be the icing on the cake that would bring the title back to Anfield.

I do agree with every poster who has suggested that Babel was poor again but unless there is an exceptional offer coming in for him in January he should not be sold. With a lot of games to be played and us fighting on three fronts we are going to need lots of choices and options in the squad.

Yet again the support tonight from the Liverpool fans was exceptional. They 'bounced' they went down the 'Road' and sung every other LFC fan chant and could be heard so clearly on the Tv.

Our captain had another perfect performance and his unselfish pass for 'El Nino' who made up massive ground to be in the box with him was the perfect finish to the game.

Here is a link to a Sammy Lee (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/7810109.stm) interview off the BBC.

[redabbey]

Does anybody here remember the 'Likely Lads' and there efforts to avoid finding out the result of an England game before the highlights appeared on TV.

I realise I am likely to be giving away my generation :):)

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[Rover 609]

Jamie Carragher is hoping Liverpool can mark the 20th anniversary of the Hillsborough tragedy by celebrating FA Cup glory at the end of the season.

The Reds kick off their Cup campaign for this season at Preston this afternoon, hoping to take a first step along the way to a Wembley final at the end of May.

And with this year marking twenty years since 96 Liverpool fans lost their lives at an FA Cup tie at Hillsborough, Carragher admits there's an extra motivation for the players to land the famous trophy for the eighth time.

"It will be 20 years since Hillsborough, and that is something we are all obviously aware of," he said.

"Because of that there will be extra significance attached to the competition for us. Going on to win it would be the perfect tribute to those who died."

Despite having won the FA Cup twice since the turn of the millennium, Carragher admits he's been disappointed with Liverpool's record in the competition over recent years.

"We either seem to go all the way and win it, or get knocked out early," he added.

"We're never in the quarter-finals or semi-finals on a regular basis, which is what we should be doing.

"We do that in the Champions League nearly every year and have to start doing it in the FA Cup too."

[denashpot]

Does anybody here remember the 'Likely Lads' and there efforts to avoid finding out the result of an England game before the highlights appeared on TV.

I realise I am likely to be giving away my generation :):)

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first time seeing this. very funny. :D

[bobbydnice]

i really would like to see a few young fellas take the pitch. el zhar, spearing, insua ( great last few games) maybe nemeth, id love to see how that lad would fair out in the first team, also pacheco. they deserve a chance, at least against preston.

YNWA

i definatly think he should play more young fellas alright, at least if he's leavin torres and keane out, he should defo look into something different than just kuyt up front, great ta see torres bak though, and gerrard a little less than greedy we all know that,