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PORTSMOUTH VS LIVERPOOL - build up
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Mon Sep 10, 2007 7:02 pmby RichardLFC1
Weve played 4 won 3 and drew 1 thanks to a sh!t mistake by the ref. Conceded only 2 both being penalties and scoring 11. Torres has been a great scorer for us scoring 3 goals in 4 games. I expect too see gerrard play as he played on saturday for england and is likely to play wednesday.
Portsmouth are a good team but Campbells out for this game im sure and he is what makes there defence solid. Ill be really happy if we win this one by any score. But im going to go with 2-1 Torres and Gerrard
Reina
Finnan
Agger
Hyypia
Arbeloa
Pennant
Mascherano
Gerrard
Leto
Torres
Crouch/Voronin
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Mon Sep 10, 2007 7:08 pmby dawson99
just hope finna and gerard will be ok for the match.
Portsmouth are not as good as everyone thinks. they were absolutely woeful against the gooners and with the way we play football this season we reall should be beating teams like this.
Torres and Veronin should start up front but id play babel, hes got the confidence after a good recent goal and if it aint broke dont fix it.
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Mon Sep 10, 2007 7:22 pmby Reg
Portsmouth will be a test for the Reds to get back into their stride against a good mix of youth and experience. They´re going to be top ten contenders by the end of the season and these are the exact type of teams that we have to roll over and take all 3 points both home and away. The lads need to come out firing and go for goals. I wouldnt be surprised however if it ends up 2-1 to the Mighty Reds after a dour game.
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Mon Sep 10, 2007 8:02 pmby stmichael
The main issue regarding this game is inevitably going to be whether Gerrard starts the game or is on the bench.
Now I'd start him every single game if he's fully fit but after he plays on Wednesday, is he up to playing 3 games in a week (England, England, Liverpool) at a high level, especially after his injury lay off?
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Mon Sep 10, 2007 9:27 pmby Emerald Red
I think Portsmouth won't be an easy team to beat. When we played them in the Asia thing, they seemed to be content with throwing men behind the ball for 90 minutes. We bossed them, though. And Kuyt fluffed a lot of chances. Regardless, we should pick up three points here. They havn't been introduced to Babel, Benayoun and an on form Torres yet. A comfortable 2-0 I say. If we win this game without getting into second gear, all my doubts on our away form will be eased somewhat.
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Mon Sep 10, 2007 10:15 pmby account deleted by request
I have heard that Carra could be fit for this match, I just hope he doesn't try to come back too soon.
Reina
Arbeloa Hyypia Agger Riise
Mascherano Alonso Sissoko
Kuyt Torres Babbel
Reds to march on with a 2 -0 win, maybe Kewell on for last 20 mins!
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Mon Sep 10, 2007 10:19 pmby The Manhattan Project
"Oooooooooh Play Up Pompeii!!!!!"
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Mon Sep 10, 2007 10:29 pmby RedBlood
reina
finnan hyppia/carragher agger arebola
benayoun sissoko mascherano pennant
torres crouch
subs
alonso
babel
voronin
gerrard
hyypia/carragher
benayoun & crouch have always preformed well against portsmouth so ill give them the nod 4 this 1 we need 2 be stealy in the middle then introduce some class in alonso, babel, kuyt, voronin, gerrard( give him a lil rest) when the tired legs arrive
this is redbloods brother by the way i dont represent him 
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Mon Sep 10, 2007 10:35 pmby RedBlood
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Mon Sep 10, 2007 11:23 pmby Kharhaz
I think Gerrard will play, he pulled up against israel because of cramp, so as long as hes not injured on wednesday I think he'll start the match. Im not fielding a team because im saving it for the fantasy rafa doo dah seeing as I forgot the last match against derby !
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Tue Sep 11, 2007 12:02 amby RedorDead
Reina
Arbeloa Hyypia Agger Riise
Pennat Alonso Sissoko Babel
Torres Kuyt
I think because of injuries to Finnan and Gerrard it might end up a little like that. Maybe Masch will feature and maybe Kewell too, be good to see him make an appearance and see how he's getting on.
Regardless, I think Pompey are decent side and can cause anyone problems on their day. That said they were woeful against Arsenal and with some early pressue I can us strolling to a 3-1 win.
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Tue Sep 11, 2007 3:19 amby The_Rock
Have to say would be satisfied with a draw.... don't think portsmouth will be pushovers.
Also guess...
- Finnan won't be fit. So riise might be playing LB. He is a weak link there ....no doubt about it.
- the scum mclaren rests hargreaves and carrick against Israel. And plays Gerrard who isn't 100% fit. You can be sure Gerrard will start against Russia. Seems Mclaren is only looking out for scums. Anyway....come portsmouth gerrard won't be 100% fit. So rafa might even bench him.
- James always plays a blinder against us. If Kuyt and Torres ain't sharp enuff....it could be a frustrating day.
- Early kickoff from after international break.....thus rafa won't have enuff time to work with the squad.
In summary, as long as we don't get beat...i'm ok. A fugly 1-0 win will be a bonus 
Posted:
Tue Sep 11, 2007 6:33 amby The Manhattan Project
This international break is bad for the Premiership.
It really harms the momentum of anyone who is going well in the league.
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Tue Sep 11, 2007 7:56 amby maguskwt
The_Rock wrote:Have to say would be satisfied with a draw.... don't think portsmouth will be pushovers.
Also guess...
- Finnan won't be fit. So riise might be playing LB. He is a weak link there ....no doubt about it.
- the scum mclaren rests hargreaves and carrick against Israel. And plays Gerrard who isn't 100% fit. You can be sure Gerrard will start against Russia. Seems Mclaren is only looking out for scums. Anyway....come portsmouth gerrard won't be 100% fit. So rafa might even bench him.
- James always plays a blinder against us. If Kuyt and Torres ain't sharp enuff....it could be a frustrating day.
- Early kickoff from after international break.....thus rafa won't have enuff time to work with the squad.
In summary, as long as we don't get beat...i'm ok. A fugly 1-0 win will be a bonus
if we want to be champions we cannot be satisfied with a draw... portsmouth is a must win! no doubt they won't be pushovers... but we have to start thinking like champions if we want to be champions...
only thing i wanna know is whether gerrard will play... what do you guys think? cause i've got him as 'captain' on my fantasy league team...
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Tue Sep 11, 2007 8:42 amby mungi
how is kewell going. is he fit and training? no news here in australia. most people think he just cant get into the first team thats y he isnt there