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by **destro** » Mon Oct 24, 2005 7:28 pm

didnt hear the names but the radio is saying he is only taking 3 of the kids to london so it looks like hes going to take it seriously it also said gerrard is set to start if fit. does anyone know the squad thats going?

by **Bullseye** » Mon Oct 24, 2005 7:56 pm

I think that we should take this competition seriously, as by the way we are playing it may be the best chance of winning a trophy all season???

by **neil** » Mon Oct 24, 2005 8:04 pm

screw this cup, its for teds.

by **stmichael** » Tue Oct 25, 2005 2:03 pm

Rafael Benitez is expected to make some changes for the Carling Cup clash with League One side Crystal Palace. But the changes won't be on the same scale as last year when almost the whole side changed.

Jamie Carragher is expected to be rested, although captain Steven Gerrard is likely to return to the side after 3 games out.

David Raven is expected to get another chance to impress in this competition at right back. That may mean a switch to centre back for Josemi - where Zak Whitbread is likely to get a chance also.

Midfielder Darren Potter is in line for some action, and forward Sinama Pongolle should get another chance.

Benitez has said he will field a strong side against a team the Reds lost to last season in the Premiership. "All competitions we want to win and we will have a strong team out at Crystal Palace. We had some bad away games last year and we lost at Palace. We know they play as a team, they are good workers and we know it will be a physical game.

"For us it's the next match and the most important game. As always we go there looking to win the game and get through to the next round."

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Josemi at centre back? :help

by **louie garthie** » Tue Oct 25, 2005 2:06 pm

Play the same 11 that started Saturday

by **Dundalk** » Tue Oct 25, 2005 3:18 pm

if anything it will give gerrard a good run out, get morientes playing as well maybe a couple of goals tonight will kick start his season

by **SouthCoastShankly** » Tue Oct 25, 2005 4:13 pm

As much as we all want a whitewash, the way we're playing at the moment your more likely to see a hard-fought 1-0

by **hawkmoon269** » Tue Oct 25, 2005 4:17 pm

One of these day's it's all going to click into place!!!

And we will score 50% of all the clear cut chances we make!!
We'll ok, maybe not - but we can dream.
You never know, it might happen

by **dward** » Tue Oct 25, 2005 4:54 pm

i want a 3-0 win at least.

need to get the confidence up. :nod

by **BringBackTiti** » Tue Oct 25, 2005 4:57 pm

I really hope clinton morrison doesnt score

by **NiftyNeil** » Tue Oct 25, 2005 5:05 pm

I think our season starts tonight, I really do. Rafa has had a good look at last saturdays game and does not want a repeat of last years mistakes. I think we needed that defeat to slap us in the face and remind us that we need to earn results. Roll on tonight.

by **BringBackTiti** » Tue Oct 25, 2005 5:07 pm

Come On The RED MEN!!!

by **mikopool** » Tue Oct 25, 2005 5:39 pm

Is this on the radio?

by **66-1120597113** » Tue Oct 25, 2005 5:53 pm

I dont think tonights match will be by any means easy.
Palace are going to be up for this big time and looking forward to proving themselves against a prem team.Ian Dowie is a good manager and will not have any problem motivating his team tonight.They may fancy their chances after our result on saturday...
On the other hand our mixture of youth and experience should work well.A few young lads out tonight given a rare chance to make their mark and prove themselves will hopefully work their socks off
So hopefully should be an interesting game.
2-0 the Pool

by **Garymac** » Tue Oct 25, 2005 6:38 pm

Tonight might only bre the Carling Cup but for are players tonight means a lot more. Are players are going out there tonight with an awful lot to prove. They have had a bollocking from Rafa and he has come out publicly belated them for there sub-standard performances so they should need no motivation for getting up for this game tonight.

The fans have had a go, the press have and now Rafa has, and things must start to be put right on the pitch starting tonight. The players know the weekend wasnt good enough and wont need telling again and they can put that to bed, somewhat, by demolishing Palace and *Crouch, do us all a favour mate AND SILENCE THOSE FU*KING CRITICS AND FU*KING OPPOSITION FANS.

Come on you redmen!!!!!!

*Thats if he plays!!!

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