Blackpool - Liverpool

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Team News - Blackpool

The Seasiders have no fresh injury worries ahead of this game, but Elliot Grandin (hamstring), Malaury Martin (knee), Chris Basham (broken leg), Marlon Harewood (hamstring), Matt Gilks (knee) and Billy Clarke (knee) are all expected to remain sidelined.

Manager Ian Holloway fielded several fringe players during the recent defeat to Southampton and will likely revert to his preferred first-choice players once more.

Possible starting XI: Kingson; Eardley, Cathcart, Evatt, Crainey; Phillips, Adam, Vaughan; Taylor-Fletcher, Campbell, Varney

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkRDNG93LlM

Team News - Liverpool

The club’s talismanic skipper Steven Gerrard is suspended for this game, as he saw red in the FA Cup defeat to Manchester United.

Jamie Carragher (shoulder) remains sidelined. Konchesky and Joe Cole face late fitness tests.

Possible starting XI: Reina; Johnson, Skrtel, Agger, Aurelio; Kuyt, Meireles, Lucas, Maxi; Babel, Torres

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fG4Ip0cqU0U

Opr

roryc

I'd predict a 1-0 or 2-0 win. Really should be beating the smaller clubs like these if they want to finish top 8 this year. Depends on whether Adam is on form though. Hat-trick please for FF reasons

eagle eye

Johnson won't be playing, apparently his bird still hasn't given birth. Hard to predict what will happen in this one.

missingtime

opr wrote: »

Possible starting XI: Reina; Johnson, Skrtel, Agger, Aurelio; Kuyt, Meireles, Lucas, Maxi; Babel, Torres

Dont think Johnson is gonna make it due to his wife still being in labour - according to posts on the super-thread anyway.

That means kelly - no harm either.

everdead.ie

roryc wrote: »

I'd predict a 1-0 or 2-0 win. Really should be beating the smaller clubs like these if they want to finish top 8 this year. Depends on whether Adam is on form though. Hat-trick please for FF reasons

For a second I thought you were saying that Blackpool should win 1/2-0 and calling Liverpool small :pac:

I think Liverpool should win this the new manager affect coupled with Blackpool's playing worse at home then away.

5starpool

Hopefully a much improved away performance from Liverpool. Presumably can't get any worse anyhow. Blackpool away certainly not an easy proposition though (not that the home game was a bed of roses either).

I'm looking forward to the game, but not willing to get optimistic on the result just yet though. I'd love to see a much improved and attacking performance resulting in a Liverpool win, but I expect to see a fairly even game, with a draw a likely result, although I wouldn't be surprised by another turgid away loss, although I would be very disappointed.

5starpool

everdead.ie wrote: »

For a second I thought you were saying that Blackpool should win 1/2-0 and calling Liverpool small :pac:

That is exactly what he is saying.

5live

Sweet divine mother!! I'm excited about football again:p. There may be no light at the end of the tunnel yet but at least there is a tunnel:). And i thought johnson was still having 'personal issues'? Kelly is a far superiour defender than him and has no reason to be dropped. Oh and welcome back Kenny:D

massdebater

roryc wrote: »

I'd predict a 1-0 or 2-0 win. Really should be beating the smaller clubs like these if they want to finish top 8 this year. Depends on whether Adam is on form though. Hat-trick please for FF reasons

Yeah you're right, Blackpool should win this one at a canter :pac:

Adam to score, Kingson to save a penalty and Torres to get sent off please and thank you

DrumSteve

I reckon 2-0 to liverpool.

Having been at the last blackpool-liverpool match it can't get much worse than that.

quarryman

roryc wrote: »

I'd predict a 1-0 or 2-0 win. Really should be beating the smaller clubs like these if they want to finish top 8 this year. Depends on whether Adam is on form though. Hat-trick please for FF reasons

smokedeels

roryc wrote: »

I'd predict a 1-0 or 2-0 win. Really should be beating the smaller clubs like these if they want to finish top 8 this year. Depends on whether Adam is on form though. Hat-trick please for FF reasons

C'mon the (Black)Pool!

opr

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Reina

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Kelly--Skrtel--Agger--Wilson----

Johnson--Meireles--Lucas--Maxi

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Kuyt--Torres

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Rumoured line-up for Liverpool. Some interesting stuff with Johnson been given a start on the wing and Wilson getting a start at Left back.

Opr

Johner

Blackpool are 3/1, I'll be having some of that.

The_Kew_Tour

2-2 for me.

Cypher_sounds

Prediction 3-1 to Blackpool

missingtime

opr wrote: »

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Reina

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Kelly--Skrtel--Agger--Wilson----

Johnson--Meireles--Lucas--Maxi

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Kuyt--Torres

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Rumoured line-up for Liverpool. Some interesting stuff with Johnson been given a start on the wing and Wilson getting a start at Left back.

Opr

I wouldn't mind seeing:

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Reina

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Kelly--Skrtel--Agger--Wilson----

Johnson--Meireles--Lucas--Kuyt

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Babel--Torres--

Kuyt would give cover for Wilson and he has played there for Netherlands.

jebidiah

im hoping for an exciting match, id like to see a liverpool win, but a better away performance would be enough (and an all round better performance, passing, tackling and pressing, and a few nice chances)
Blackpool will be well up for it, and i hope liverpool can match their enthusiasm!

2-2 i think (hope for 1-2)

Chardee MacDennis

opr wrote: »

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Reina

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Kelly--Skrtel--Agger--Wilson----

Johnson--Meireles--Lucas--Maxi

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Kuyt--Torres

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Rumoured line-up for Liverpool. Some interesting stuff with Johnson been given a start on the wing and Wilson getting a start at Left back.

Opr

isnt johnson out?

smokedeels

Johner wrote: »

Blackpool are 3/1, I'll be having some of that.

With Adam as any time scorer it's 9/1 and I'm due a frivolous bet.

Warper

Can see a Blackpool win too, Liverpool simply have nothing going forward.

Sappy404

eagle eye wrote: »

...apparently his bird still hasn't given birth. Hard to predict what will happen in this one.

She'll probably have it eventually, I reckon.

joe123

Is the game on any station?

smokedeels

joe123 wrote: »

Is the game on any station?

Sky Sports 1 (and HD)

The Rooster

smokedeels wrote: »

Sky Sports 1 (and HD)

Not.

Sky are showing the Arsenal match and the Celtic match.

smokedeels

The Rooster wrote: »

Not.

Sky are showing the Arsenal match and the Celtic match.

my bad, sky are showing the highlights at 10.

opr

FSC are showing the game live so should be a few decent streams for the game.

Opr

tricky D

Showing on Sky Calcio 2 probably italian commentary, in Krugers, beside Howth church.
Assuming this http://liveonsat.com/LJ_foot_b_epl_only.php is correct.

(the advantages of mafia connections )

roryc

I miss Krugers, great little bar

citytillidie

If its not a draw the Pool will win :P

ShamoBuc

All the positive feelings pool fans everywhere have, need to be maintained..... please ... any sort of a win will do. A good positive performance and a win would be very much appreciated. The rise back up the league table needs to start tonight. 2 nil to the reds.

Ste-

Read on twitter Johnson had a baby boy last night and will play tonight ?

Limerick Dude

Read on twitter Johnson had a baby boy last night and will play tonight ?

Dalglish better have one of these handy then......

Hail 2 Da Thief

I'm goin to sit on the fence and say it'll be a 2-2 draw. Would be great to see LFC pick up the 3 points though!

Revolution9

Limerick Dude wrote: »

Dalglish better have one of these handy then......

Oh no, don't tell me Jay Spearing is starting

D'Agger

Limerick Dude wrote: »

Dalglish better have one of these handy then......

Whatever about you I don't want a child with 50% of Glen Johnsons ability donning that jersey

Also have vicious rumours about his son being gay started circulating yet??

Chucky the tree

PaulieC wrote: »

Whatever about you I don't want a child with 50% of Glen Johnsons ability donning that jersey

Also have vicious rumours about his son being gay started circulating yet??

He has apparently already been caught with David James' son in the maternity hospital bike sheds.

amiable

Chucky the tree wrote: »

He has apparently already been caught with David James' son in the maternity hospital bike sheds.

No wonder Cashley isn't playing well

monkey9

PaulieC wrote: »

Whatever about you I don't want a child with 50% of Glen Johnsons ability donning that jersey

Also have vicious rumours about his son being gay started circulating yet??

The bitters and Man U fans are working on it as we speak!!

The Rooster

Ste- wrote: »

Read on twitter Johnson had a baby boy last night and will play tonight ?

Yip, just saw (on the telly) the team arriving at the stadium, and Johnson was there.

opr

The Blackboard after the league game at Anfield!



Opr

Mr.Crinklewood

Rumoured Team News:-

Reina Kelly Skrtel Agger Wilson Johnson Lucas Meireles Maxi Kuyt Torres

The Muppet

Johnson playing as a winger will be interesting. It looks like Kuyt will be playing up front with torres.

flahavaj

Mr.Crinklewood wrote: »

Rumoured Team News:-

Reina Kelly Skrtel Agger Wilson Johnson Lucas Meireles Maxi Kuyt Torres

Wilson and Kelly in the back four - Kenny has no fear of throwing in the kids anyway.

Lord Trollington

This match going to be streamed online anywhere?

MR NINE

Johnson at right back Kelly at left back, Jova on the wing and the return of Pucas I'm afraid

Yakult

Hopefully Miereles and Lucas pair up well again.

Hoping for a Liverpool win, doesnt matter about the score once we just win.

th3 s1aught3r

I wonder who will be captain. Important as there has been terrible lack of leadership lately, especially when kids are playing

101001

opr wrote: »

The Blackboard after the league game at Anfield!



Opr

twice in 2 days ive seen some genuine nice sentiments from Holloway... What a genuinely refreshing guy. Nice to see managers express what the game means to them

billymitchell

MR NINE wrote: »

Johnson at right back Kelly at left back, Jova on the wing and the return of Pucas I'm afraid

Say wha?????

MR NINE

Reina, Kelly, Skrtel, Agger, Johnson, Meireles, Lucas, Poulsen, Jovanovic, Kuyt, Torres

Subs: Gulacsi, Kyrgiakos, Konchesky, Ngog, Wilson, Maxi, Shelvey