Kewell returns for reserves

Will be watching with interest...

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/drilldown/N157439071025-1256.htm

KEWELL RETURNS FOR RESERVES
Steve Hunter 25 October 2007

Harry Kewell will make his return from injury in Liverpool Reserves encounter with Newcastle United at the Halliwell Jones Stadium in Warrington tonight - a match you can watch live on LFC TV.

The Reds number seven hasn't kicked a ball since he played against Feyenoord in the Port of Rotterdam tournament in pre-season, and he will play up front for Gary Ablett's side tonight in the game which kicks-off at 7pm.
 
Sebastian Leto also starts for the Reds while Stephen Darby will captain the team because Jack Hobbs was on first team duty in Istanbul.
 
You can watch Kewell's comeback for the reserves on LFC TV's live coverage from 6.45pm.
 
In the build-up to the game join Liverpool FC TV's Matt Critchley who will be joined live in the studios by former reserve player John Durnin. We'll also catch up with the views of youngster Stephen Darby in an exclusive interview from Melwood.
 
LFC TV is available on SKY channel 448. Virgin channel 544 or via the official website's e-Season Ticket. Please note we are running a 'free night' on LFC TV tonight so you don't have to own the Setanta package to enjoy our coverage.
 
If you're planning on watching tonight's game online then please note the live streaming will be accessible via the LFC TV link on the console and not via the Live Match Coverage tab.
 
The Liverpool team is
 
David Martin
Stephen Darby (captain)
Emiliano Insua
Martin Kelly
Ronald Huth
Damien Plessis
Nabil El Zhar
Jay Spearing
Craig Lindfield
Harry Kewell
Sebastian Leto
 
Subs':
 
Jordy Brouwer
Dean Bouzanis
Daniel Pachecho
Mikel San Jose
Ray Putterill.

Good call - and good reminder to everyone about LFC.TV being free tonight.

Should we read anything in to Hobbs not playing? Lined up for the weekend?

More importantly are we running a book on what time Kewell will get stretchered off?

I'll have the 30-39 minutes slot please.

Good call - and good reminder to everyone about LFC.TV being free tonight.

Should we read anything in to Hobbs not playing? Lined up for the weekend?

More importantly are we running a book on what time Kewell will get stretchered off?

I'll have the 30-39 minutes slot please.

That's more than a bit harsh

but ill have 10-19 mins like in Istanbul relive the spirit

Am I the only person that can't see Kewell ever being fit enough to contibute to the team in any way, ever again? It seems that his old injuries are always being aggravated or he manages to collect new ones. Kewell is all about running, sprinting, twisting and turning and unless he gives up all of this (ie stop playing) he will not be able to stay fit for any meaningful length of time.

Good call - and good reminder to everyone about LFC.TV being free tonight.

Should we read anything in to Hobbs not playing? Lined up for the weekend?

More importantly are we running a book on what time Kewell will get stretchered off?

I'll have the 30-39 minutes slot please.

...such a tease!...

Does anyone here think that Kewell can seriously help us win the title this year. If he's match fit I would say yes but how long will that take and how long will it take for Benitez to give him a start

Am I the only person that can't see Kewell ever being fit enough to contibute to the team in any way, ever again?

No you're not. Scouser10 will probably be putting him in charge of team fitness though.

Does anyone here think that Kewell can seriously help us win the title this year.

His wife.

No you're not. Scouser10 will probably be putting him in charge of team fitness though.

His wife.

Yes but does anyone apart from his close family and friends believe that? Do u believe he cn

And Harry's on the scoresheet

1-0 Harry Kewell header! He's actually playing up front. Jack Hobbs isn't playing because he was with the 1st team in Istanbul last night, but I think he deserves a chance in the first team this season. I'm not to sure about putting him in against Arsenal though!

What a great news!!!
work hard Harry

And Harry's on the scoresheet

Good time for my e-season ticket to expire...

Its 2-1 to the reds nearly finished. Apparently Kewell played 45 minutes.

Thanks Paul. 45 mins is a good start...at least for Kewell!

Its 2-1 to the reds nearly finished. Apparently Kewell played 45 minutes.

He never came out for the second half, the commentator said he looked to have taken a slight knock!

He never came out for the second half, the commentator said he looked to have taken a slight knock!

 

KK - it looks like you were only 5 minutes out!

Yes but does anyone apart from his close family and friends believe that? Do u believe he cn

Well done Harry u shoved my words right back down my throat. Keep it up

You watch, we'll see him in the first team now on Sunday!!

Am I the only person that can't see Kewell ever being fit enough to contibute to the team in any way, ever again? It seems that his old injuries are always being aggravated or he manages to collect new ones. Kewell is all about running, sprinting, twisting and turning and unless he gives up all of this (ie stop playing) he will not be able to stay fit for any meaningful length of time.

yeh, i hope you are the only one to think that. now he should have a confidence boost and thats the time to get behind him and not slagg him.
too much bitches and moans come out of this forum lately.

Played well tonight Kewell. Fair do's, it was a reserve game so he had a chance to exploit some space. But he showed that natural instinct to turn a player and have a go at goal. He took a knock about ten minutes before half time, but he was fine after it. I can imagine he was only penciled in to play 45 mins anyway. Took his headered goal well from Letos good corner. Kewell scoring a header and us scoring from a corner?!!! Weird....

thats more like it, some positive support from someone, yay! you get an extra + for that redkenny

Watched the ressies last night...

Both Kewell and Leto had decent first halves. Kewell looks fit, but did he take another knock last night?

Pacheco looks the biz too...

Still not 100% on Insua.

yeh, I hope you are the only one to think that. now he should have a confidence boost and thats the time to get behind him and not slagg him.
too much bitches and moans come out of this forum lately.

Just to clarify I am not bitching, moaning or slagging Harry. I'm just concerned about his future at he club as a consequence of his injuries. I would love to see him back in the first team and playing every other week.

yeh, i hope you are the only one to think that. now he should have a confidence boost and thats the time to get behind him and not slagg him.
too much bitches and moans come out of this forum lately.

I don't see anything wrong with what she said mate, it is natural given Kewell's injury record to have doubts if he's ever gonna make it back. Slagging him off is when people accuse him of feigning injury or not making an effort to get his fitness back, Reepicheep did neither.

yeh, I hope you are the only one to think that. now he should have a confidence boost and thats the time to get behind him and not slagg him.
too much bitches and moans come out of this forum lately.

I don't think Harry Kewell will ever be fit enough to get a run in our side and make any impact on our season. I don't think we will ever see the form he showed during some of his games when he was at Leeds. This is my opinion, I really do hope I'm proved wrong, but I see Harry as a waste of the wages Liverpool pay him week in and week out.

But don't forget this is a football forum for discussion, banter, bitching and moaning alike! Any bitching and moaning should be done here and in the ale house so that when we are inside the ground we only back our side and keep any negativity out of Anfield.

I don't think Harry Kewell will ever be fit enough to get a run in our side and make any impact on our season. I don't think we will ever see the form he showed during some of his games when he was at Leeds. This is my opinion, I really do hope I'm proved wrong, but I see Harry as a waste of the wages Liverpool pay him week in and week out.

But don't forget this is a football forum for discussion, banter, bitching and moaning alike! Any bitching and moaning should be done here and in the ale house so that when we are inside the ground we only back our side and keep any negativity out of Anfield.

Well said fella.

You watch, we'll see him in the first team now on Sunday!!

I was thinking the same as he only played 45 minutes,Rafa's instructions? I hope so.
Well done harry,good to have you back!

He will always have injuries.  Should get him fit and sell him.

Fed up of carrying him

Would shag his missus though... ooops!

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£5 million for him - he must be on at least £3 million a year - total cost roughly £19 million since hs joined.

That's £1.6 million for every goal he has scored in 4 years.

Or £230,000 per appearance.

Even if he was Pele (which he clearly isn't) then clearly he has been arguably Liverpool's biggest ever waste of money.  I don't know how he has the conscience to continue picking up his salary I really don't.

But Donrafael is right his missus is worth a whallop

Detailed analysis as ever.

sorry reepicheep, i shouldn't have directed that at you. given our form lately alot of people are coming out with some real negative stuff lately. its good to see some positive stuff.

as far as kewells form looks hes as buff as, probably the fittest Ive ever seen him. Owens on a good run so I'm gonna hope harry can do better

But Donrafael is right his missus is worth a whallop

For a fee mind you... wouldn't want Harry thinking we wouldn't pay like...

I watched a bit of the reserves v Newcastle and I think Harry should be on his way back to 1st team footy pretty soon, but with Babel and Yossi already fighting for that left wing they'll be tears.....

ok, everyone knows what he's capable of doing. But enough is enough , Get rid of him !!! Too injury prone and we could spend that £35000 (approx) a week on new talent. OUT

I feel Harry should be an option for the squad for this season, give the guy one more chance to shine again...he's 29 now what would we really get for him to be honest in the Jan transfers? With the injury to Pennant who knows

I feel Harry should be an option for the squad for this season, give the guy one more chance to shine again...he's 29 now what would we really get for him to be honest in the Jan transfers? With the injury to Pennant who knows

Because his contract expires in June and he could leave for nothing?

Because his contract expires in June and he could leave for nothing?

Ah didn't know that JD but I think he would be good to have in the squad when fully match fit...

Ah didn't know that JD but I think he would be good to have in the squad when fully match fit...

Of course! If!!! He stayed fully match fit he'd give a very nice option on the left and also bring a goal threat.

One of the main reasons would be to justify some wages though.....

Because his contract expires in June and he could leave for nothing?

Unless he plays some blinding games in the next month - I think he will walk/pushed in Jan... that or the club doesn't get a penny.

I reckon Everton might come in for him in Jan... as rumours growing that Arteta to return to Spain (Atletico de Madrid) next season.

With all the injuries to the squad we'll need as much help as possible at the moment.

I'd welcome a fully fit Harry Kewel at the moment *fingers crossed*

Even if he was Pele (which he clearly isn't) then clearly he has been arguably Liverpool's biggest ever waste of money.  I don't know how he has the conscience to continue picking up his salary I really don't.

He may not have got a goal last night but set up Torres beautifully for the 2nd of the night & I consider it LFC's most important goal this season so far...waste of money? Nah I don't think so...