207th Merseyside Derby

DeadSkin · 29-03-2008 10:02AM #1

Well I'm hoping for a much better performance from Liverpool tomorrow after last weeks lack-lustre display against Man Utd.

We're looking for the double over Everton this season and with Torres strike rate at home in the Prem this season, I'll reckon we'll do it.
With Mascherano out, Rafa will probably bring in Lucas and keep the same formation of late.
Might see Sami starting. He scored an own goal at Goodison but I think he's being one of our best defenders this season.
Everton will always pose a danger with Arteta, Yakubu is on a bit of a run and Lescott always a danger from corners.
Johnson is a doubt and Cahill will be missed by Everton.

Predictions and thoughts?

PiE · 29-03-2008 10:06AM

Not losing is all that matters - a win would be nice but not essential since we're definitely only fighting for 4th now. Just need to keep a steady lead over Everton so the boys don't panic during the run-in like the bunch of girls they are.

leninbenjamin · 29-03-2008 11:29AM

i see a stalemate in the making. both teams priorities will be not to lose rather than going for the win.

Eirebear · 29-03-2008 11:29AM

nice wee blues double in derby's today would suit me down to the ground...

mike65 · 29-03-2008 11:53AM

What? Its the 207th derby already?! :pac:

Here's hoping the Everton missing will be more important than the absent Mascherano.

I fully expect a 4-4-2 with Torres and Kuyt up front.

Mike.

Thanx 4 The Fish · 29-03-2008 12:15PM

Would like to see Crouchy in for this one, he is a handful and will be looking to score to prove a point.

purple'n'gold · 29-03-2008 12:19PM

An Everton win or even a draw would suit me, but I wont be putting big money on it!

DeadSkin · 29-03-2008 12:25PM

If Rafa does go for 4-4-2, I'd like to see a Torres/Crouch partnership up front.

oobydooby · 29-03-2008 12:52PM

PiE wrote: »

Not losing is all that matters - a win would be nice but not essential since we're definitely only fighting for 4th now.

We need to win this to give ourselves some breathing room. If we progress in the CL then we don't want the distraction of having to fight on two fronts. It would also allow Rafa scope to rest players for the Arsenal league game without risking too much.

If Rafa does go for 4-4-2, I'd like to see a Torres/Crouch partnership up front.

Me too. I wonder has Rafa been saving Crouch for the 'business-end' of the season? Also Crouch has a good record against Arsenal.

PHB · 29-03-2008 12:52PM

I can see a Everton draw, because of Liverpool being dodgyish at the back, but I think its totally open.

DeadSkin · 30-03-2008 03:07PM

The Liverpool line-up in full is: Reina, Carragher, Hyypia, Skrtel, Riise, Lucas, Alonso, Gerrard, Kuyt, Torres, Babel. Subs: Itandje, Finnan, Benayoun, Crouch, Pennant.

Riise in :eek:.

_blank_ · 30-03-2008 03:15PM

Is Carra playing RB?

Tusky · 30-03-2008 03:18PM

DesF wrote: »

Is Carra playing RB?

Yes.

guinnessdrinker · 30-03-2008 03:18PM

Everton are going to become the dominant Mersyside team.

_blank_ · 30-03-2008 03:22PM

Tusky wrote: »

Yes.

Thanks.

Is this down to injuries, or is someone dropped?

DeadSkin · 30-03-2008 03:30PM

DesF wrote: »

Thanks.

Is this down to injuries, or is someone dropped?

Finnan is on the bench and I know he's comin' back from injury. I hope the reason Riise is in is because of an injury! Says on 'pools webpage that Aurelio/Arbeloa miss out!?

_blank_ · 30-03-2008 03:36PM

I thought Carra was very exposed last weekend, to be fair.

Is Aurelio or Arbeloa the other RB? I didn't think he did much wrong last week tbh, which ever of them it is.

Strange one.

Xavi6 · 30-03-2008 03:38PM

Very surprised that Arbeloa drops below Finnan and misses out altogether. I think he's been one of 'pool's best players in recent months.

Chong · 30-03-2008 03:38PM

I am not a fan of either side, but would like to see Everton win, and play in Europe for a change.

Chardee MacDennis · 30-03-2008 03:44PM

anyone have the everton team?

Found it: everton

* 24 Howard
* 02 Hibbert
* 04 Yobo
* 16 Jagielka
* 05 Lescott
* 06 Arteta
* 18 Neville
* 26 Carsley
* 20 Pienaar
* 21 Osman
* 22 Yakubu

Substitutes

* 33 Wessels,
* 03 Baines,
* 10 Gravesen,
* 19 Nuno Valente,
* 23 Fernandes

Xavi6 · 30-03-2008 03:47PM

Pienaar in, Neville plays in midfield, Cahill out, Yobo at centre half and Lescott left full for Baines. That's all I know so far.

PHB · 30-03-2008 03:52PM

Great moment there on the commentary, when redknapp is trying to make a point, and the others are just saying stuff about why Carragher is good, until the everton lad (i think its taylor) says 'gets away with penalties', and Redknapp just keeps going, 'yeh, yeh, and also ... wait a minute'

Hilarious

Mint Sauce · 30-03-2008 03:58PM

any audio streams, have BBC mersyside online currently, but fear it will go off in next few minutes, dont have strong enough signal for 909mw (5live)

_blank_ · 30-03-2008 04:00PM

Newstalk are broadcasting it.

www.newstalk.ie

ciaran76 · 30-03-2008 04:01PM

Everton have only 1 fit striker and none on the bench !!! Not good !

Mint Sauce · 30-03-2008 04:07PM

DesF wrote: »

Newstalk are broadcasting it.

www.newstalk.ie

cheers des, bbc merseyside stream still going (surprising)

_blank_ · 30-03-2008 04:08PM

irish-stew wrote: »

cheers des, bbc merseyside stream still going (surprising)

Newstalk are using the BBC 5Live stream.

Torres.

1-0

PHB · 30-03-2008 04:09PM

shocking goal, hilarious defending

Mint Sauce · 30-03-2008 04:09PM

com on torres

Mint Sauce · 30-03-2008 04:13PM

DesF wrote: »

Newstalk are using the BBC 5Live stream.

just noticed that, just listened to bit of newstalk on the radio, no interuptions for other score updates on BBC merseyside though, using their own commentators

_blank_ · 30-03-2008 04:16PM

Who's commentating on BBC Merseyside?

Lawro is doing my head in.

207th Merseyside Derby

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