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by **bigmick** » Sun Jan 04, 2009 8:05 pm

Dundalk wrote:So would yous suggest playing a weaken team?

It's a toughie given that it's Everton. To be honest though, there's a lot of water going to go under the bridge between now and then, but at this stage yes I would. Despite Rafa's strangely sensible selection against Preston, I'm convinced we are about to embark on a period of sustained styling (just a feeling) and if we could most of it out of our system in the FA Cup match and the games against Real Madrid, I'd be all for it.

by **account deleted by request** » Sun Jan 04, 2009 8:06 pm

Dundalk wrote:So would yous suggest playing a weaken team?

Play our best side in the league and a weaker side in the cup. I would try to keep it strong enough to still win the game , but maybe rest a few key players.... Gerrard, Torres, Reina .

by **Madmax** » Sun Jan 04, 2009 8:16 pm

Interesting fixture. Didnt think we will get everton. What will be more interesting is to see what side rafa will play. Considering we have a full fixture list ahead of us and i think we play everton in the league before the tie. I think a mixture would be best which is capable of winning the match. If we are going to go for all the competitions we are in then we must buy a few more players. Another stiker would do good. Hoping that we do beat everton though, really dont want it to be a draw. We cant afford to add another fixture to the list.

by **Number 9** » Sun Jan 04, 2009 8:16 pm

s@int wrote:
Dundalk wrote:So would yous suggest playing a weaken team?

Play our best side in the league and a weaker side in the cup. I would try to keep it strong enough to still win the game , but maybe rest a few key players.... Gerrard, Torres, Reina .

Agree with that but would not rest Reina,goalkeepers can play every game and not get tired!If we are gonna play a weakened team he could be the difference in keeping a clean sheet.Saying that Rafa probably will drop him for the cup game as he did yesterday.Our next game after is Wigan,I would'nt be surprised to see 3 very different teams over the 3 games.TBH the thought of it is starting to make me nervous.
:censored:

the FA cup,we're better off out of it ya know.I just dont want to go out to Everton though!

by **Dundalk** » Sun Jan 04, 2009 8:17 pm

I think Rafas team yesterday gave us an indication that he feels we cam compete on 3 levels this season. Everyone expected a weaken team against Preston bur he went almost full strength. It may prove to be foolish in the end but I say go for it. If we get through we could get 2 or 3 fortunate draws and all of a sudden we are in the semi finals

by **Madmax** » Sun Jan 04, 2009 8:19 pm

Dundalk wrote:I think Rafas team yesterday gave us an indication that he feels we cam compete on 3 levels this season. Everyone expected a weaken team against Preston bur he went almost full strength. It may prove to be foolish in the end but I say go for it. If we get through we could get 2 or 3 fortunate draws and all of a sudden we are in the semi finals

exactly but then againt mate in the FA cup any team is beatable so i wouldnt call any draw fortunate. The lower league teams could pull out a performance that could shock any PL side.

by **redsince2001** » Sun Jan 04, 2009 8:31 pm

premier league needs to b the priority ... take no chances dere

by **Leonmc0708** » Sun Jan 04, 2009 8:32 pm

bigmick wrote:
Dundalk wrote:So would yous suggest playing a weaken team?

It's a toughie given that it's Everton. To be honest though, there's a lot of water going to go under the bridge between now and then, but at this stage yes I would. Despite Rafa's strangely sensible selection against Preston, I'm convinced we are about to embark on a period of sustained styling (just a feeling) and if we could most of it out of our system in the FA Cup match and the games against Real Madrid, I'd be all for it.

Play your best team !

by **JamCar05** » Sun Jan 04, 2009 8:53 pm

Should be an exciting week what with two derbies! I for one am looking forward to it (though I can also understand those who are fearing what impact it will have on the league, which is the most important comptetion after all). Anyway, to beat the bitters twice in a week would be absolutely hilarious

by **zarababe** » Sun Jan 04, 2009 9:30 pm

Lol watch Rafa's press conference - small club's like Everton

At home, the Bitters.. ay the magic of the FA cup - bring it on :angry:

by **Effes** » Sun Jan 04, 2009 10:13 pm

So our fixtures look like this:

Saturday, 10 January 2009
Stoke v Liverpool, 17:30

Monday, 19 January 2009
Liverpool v Everton, 20:00

Saturday, 24 January 2009
Liverpool v Everton, FA Cup R4, 15:00

Tuesday, 27 January 2009
Wigan v Liverpool, 19:45

Sunday, 01 February 2009
Liverpool v Chelsea, 16:00

So the only "congestion" is the 5 days between the Everton games and the 3 days
leading up to the Wigan away (which involves no travelling)

Strongest team in the first Derby, and only rest the 1 or 2 "key" players for the cup.

by **GOAT_2.0** » Sun Jan 04, 2009 10:19 pm

Effes wrote:So our fixtures look like this:

Saturday, 10 January 2009
Stoke v Liverpool, 17:30

Monday, 19 January 2009
Liverpool v Everton, 20:00

Saturday, 24 January 2009
Liverpool v Everton, FA Cup R4, 15:00

Tuesday, 27 January 2009
Wigan v Liverpool, 19:45

Sunday, 01 February 2009
Liverpool v Chelsea, 16:00

So the only "congestion" is the 5 days between the Everton games and the 3 days
leading up to the Wigan away (which involves no travelling)

Strongest team in the first Derby, and only rest the 1 or 2 "key" players for the cup.

Not so bad at all

by **account deleted by request** » Sun Jan 04, 2009 10:55 pm

So our fixtures look like this:

Saturday, 10 January 2009
Stoke v Liverpool, 17:30

Monday, 19 January 2009
Liverpool v Everton, 20:00

GERRARDS COURT APPEARANCE, 23 JANUARY 2009

Saturday, 24 January 2009
Liverpool v Everton, FA Cup R4, 15:00

Tuesday, 27 January 2009
Wigan v Liverpool, 19:45

Sunday, 01 February 2009
Liverpool v Chelsea, 16:00

Looks more like that Effes

by **JC_81** » Sun Jan 04, 2009 11:02 pm

Disappointed with the draw in all honesty.

Really think the FA cup is a pointless excercise this season, and drawing Everton might do two things:

1) Distract the players from the task at hand, which is winning the league.

2) Tempt us to take the FA cup game seriously just because it's against Everton - which may have a knock on effect for league games.

It's an exciting tie, and when it comes around I'll be as excited about it as everyone else, but we really could have done without it.

by **Effes** » Sun Jan 04, 2009 11:05 pm

s@int wrote:So our fixtures look like this:

Saturday, 10 January 2009
Stoke v Liverpool, 17:30

Monday, 19 January 2009
Liverpool v Everton, 20:00

GERRARDS COURT APPEARANCE, 23 JANUARY 2009

Saturday, 24 January 2009
Liverpool v Everton, FA Cup R4, 15:00

Tuesday, 27 January 2009
Wigan v Liverpool, 19:45

Sunday, 01 February 2009
Liverpool v Chelsea, 16:00

Looks more like that Effes

Forgot that S@int, they'll have all their new songs ready to sing at the match.

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