Everton v Liverpool match thread

[Reslivo]

Rafael Benitez has named the same side that drew with Stoke City for the 208th Merseyside derby at Goodison Park this afternoon.
The Reds boss stands by the starting XI who were frustrated by the Barclays Premier League newcomers last weekend after Javier Mascherano and Yossi Benayoun were both ruled out through injury.
 
It means Xabi Alonso will partner skipper Steven Gerrard at the heart of the midfield with Robbie Keane and Fernando Torres again paired up front.
 
The Liverpool team in full: Reina, Arbeloa, Dossena, Carragher, Skrtel, Alonso, Gerrard, Kuyt, Riera, Keane, Torres. Subs: Cavalieri, Agger, Hyypia, Aurelio, Pennant, Babel, Lucas.

[lil cisse]

No Agger again.

Good to see Pennant made the bench.

[Reslivo]

No Mascherano is the disappointing bit for me. Miss the monster

[AussieRed]

right, I'm off from work early ...will be home just in time for kick-off  ..Go you REDS, have a good game everyone.

[nolan_jr]

there's no time to get another draw like stoke city before.

everton did'nt tough as last season so come on robbie.... scored u'r 1# goal at this match///

[ayrton77]

there's no time to get another draw like stoke city before.

Don't think Everton are going to sit 10 players behind the ball like Stoke did... they're the home side and their handful of fans will want them to go at us. Should be plenty of room for Torres to work his magic!

[Rafa La Bamba]

There is no way I'm missing this match! No way on earth will I miss this one.
I predict, a sending off and a few goals to be scored.

Hopefullyl we'll score the goals and they'll have the players sent off

I just hope Keane can break his duck for us
                       

[RED1028]

Today is the next biggest game after the Man U clash and I firmly beleive it will be a resounding win for the mighty Reds. I've gone for a 2-1 with Stevie scoring a screamer to bring up his ton and perhaps Torres, Babel, Kuyt or Keane breaking his duck for the other. In all honesty with the fire power we have in the squad I would be sorely dissapointed if we don't return to Anfield with the derby scalp in the bag.

My starting XI:

REINA

ARBELOA  -  CARRAGHER  -  SKIRTEL  -  DOSSENA

KUYT  -  GERRARD  -  MASCH?  -  RIERA

KEANE
    TORRES

SUBS: CAVALIERI, AGGER, SAMI, BABEL, PLESSIS, NGOG

Well my starting XI was pretty close save for Masch being unfit! Alonso is a great asset to the team when he's on form so a few wild  shots from the halfway line will put this game to bed!
Enjoy the game guys, I'm off to Walkabouts in Croydon, a pub that just last week saw scenes of jubilation and hysteria as we spanked the Mancs!

  COME ON YOU MIGHTY REDS!

[andylfcynwa]

Im off to the pub c,mon LFC dont take no sh*t today 3 1 will do nicely. bye.

[MsGerrard]

I want to see Stevie get his 100th goal, I want to desperately see Keane get his first goal, and I would like to see Fernando get his scoring boots on, so 3 goals for me, even though I've only predicted 2-1 ......I'd be more than happy to see 3.


Pity Masch isn't playing, Rafa said last night he was injured.

I think Riera is going to be very important for us today and will step up to the mark.

Come On Lads !!!!!!!!!

[JD]

Where the hell is Mascherano?!

[MsGerrard]

Where the hell is Mascherano?!

He's injured  could have done with him today.

[Hans]

live on bbc text..........Live Carling Cup 4th round draw


http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/league_cup/7638456.stm

[CRK]

Come on you Redmen!

No Mascherano is dissapointing but we can do them with the squad we've put out! Fingers crossed Keane does get on the scoresheet today. Would be brilliant to shut up the taxi driver we had lastnight, saying how sh*te he was.

[Bpatel]

Come on lads!!

Gutted Mascherano can't play, but the starting team is good enough to beat the Bluesh*te!!

Hope Keane can score, as well Gerrard so he gets his 100th!!

7-0 I've gone for, with hattricks from Keane and Torres and a goal from Gerrard!!

[Rafa La Bamba]

EVERTON v LIVERPOOL TEAMS:

Everton: Howard, Hibbert, Yobo, Jagielka, Lescott, Arteta, Neville, Fellaini, Osman, Cahill, Yakubu.
Subs: Nash, Baines, Castillo, Saha, Vaughan, Nuno Valente, Rodwell.

Liverpool: Reina, Arbeloa, Carragher, Skrtel, Dossena, Kuyt, Alonso, Gerrard, Riera, Torres, Keane.
Subs: Cavalieri, Hyypia, Agger, Aurelio, Pennant, Babel, Leiva Lucas.

Referee: Mike Riley (Yorkshire).

[Rafa La Bamba]

Come on lads!!

Gutted Mascherano can't play, but the starting team is good enough to beat the Bluesh*te!!

Hope Keane can score, as well Gerrard so he gets his 100th!!

7-0 I've gone for, with hattricks from Keane and Torres and a goal from Gerrard!!

If that happens then I'll bury myself alive!

[Reslivo]

Our back four won't take any sh*t today.

[Hans]

Full Carling Cup 4th round draw
Carling Cup fourth round draw:

Sunderland v Blackburn Rovers
Arsenal v Wigan Athletic
Chelsea v Burnley
Swansea City v Watford
Manchester United v Queens Park Rangers
Stoke City v Rotherham United
Brighton & Hove Albion or Derby v Leeds United
Tottenham Hotspur v Liverpool

[Semple]

COME ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Bpatel]

If that happens then I'll bury myself alive!

Well then let's hope it happens!!   

[Rafa La Bamba]

Yakuba reckons that Everton can finish in the top four this season  

[ayrton77]

Right, got my afternoon off work ( ), going to go watch the match at the in-laws (big HD telly - nice!).

Come on you mighty Reds, lets knock the sh*t out of them!

 

 

[7-King Kenny-7]

Jamie Redknap suggested that Nando is suffering from 2nd season syndrome. Well Mr Redknapp keep your eye on the game today because Nando will prove you wrong!

[Rafa La Bamba]

Jamie Redknap suggested that Nando is suffering from 2nd season syndrome. Well Mr Redknapp keep your eye on the game today because Nando will prove you wrong!

Exactly, I just hope one day Redknap bumps into someone he doesn't want to.. with all that sh*te he talks...

[Rafa La Bamba]

Let me just say

WHAT A sh*t ANTHEM


Also got to say, doesn't Rafa believe in Ryan Babel? He's been overlooked by Kuyt again. Sorry but I can't stand Kuyt, Babel is twice the player!

[7-King Kenny-7]

Pennant is on the bench

[Rafa La Bamba]

Pennant is on the bench

So is Babel... He should be given a chance for once, I feel sorry for the boy. Saying that he's like 21 years old maybe 22 soon.

[solodee]

Pennant is on the bench! Didn't see that coming! WOW!

[7-King Kenny-7]

Here we go, lets tw*t 'em!