Mags v. Liverpool 20/9/06 [R]

[tigerdave]

from Anfield
Wednesday, 20 September
Kick-off: 2000 BST - noon PST, 3pm EST
Radio: centuryFM, I'd suspect.
TV: No FSC.

BBC Preview (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/5351794.stm)

Referee is Mark Halsey. He reffed last year's game at Anfield and dismissed Bowyer in a 2-0 Liverpool win.

Liverpool have not lost a League game to Newcastle in 12 matches, 10 wins and a pair of draws. They come off clean-sheet losses to Chelsea and Everton sandwiched around a 0-0 draw at PSV in Champions League matchday 1, so they haven't scored a goal in three games in any competition. They've also won five straight league games at home. Aside from John Arne Riise's foot they have no injuries to speak of, to my knowledge.

Added incentive for Bellamy to play well against his old mates, perhaps added incentive for us to show Kuyt that he made a mistake in choosing Liverpool over Newcastle.

For Newcastle, we're missing Owen and Given. Bernard, Bramble and Taylor are question-marks and Babayaro and Ameobi hopefully will rebound well on such a quick turnaround. Harper's play will be key, as will the defense. If Ramage and Moore can keep them organised at the back, we could have a chance at a draw or even a win. I think we'll have the same 10 outfield players as we did against West Ham to start as they controlled that game from the onset.

Both clubs are in the same sort of fixture congestion right now, but obviously Liverpool has superior depth and they're at home. I'd love to see Newcastle take the win to draw level with Villa and Reading but I'll be pleased as punch with a draw.

[tigerdave]

Oh, and some supermod add the [R] for me, if you'd be so kind.

[Toon³]

I'm not a supermod, yet! :D

[colinh9]

Can't say I'm expecting anything from this match.

[conchobar7]

The game is on live in the US on Setanta sports. I talked myself into paying the xtra $15.00 a month. So far I haven't missed a NUFC premiership game on the tube. This one will have to be taped.

I'd say with Liverpool's struggles getting a goal, they are bound to break out eventually. I hope it's not against us, but if last year is any indication, it won't be a good day for the lads.

Also, looks like Shola will eventually have to go under the knife for the hip problem. Should have had it taken care of as soon as the season was over last year. http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?hlid=416775&CPID=8&clid=4&lid=2&title=Ameobi+unsure+over+fitness

[Howard Zinn]

I'm not a supermod, yet! :D


And you never will be!!!


I hope you guys stuff them.

[ToonUSA]

We're going to stuff these pieces of shit and that giraffe known as crouch.

[toon_soldier_86]

well, i thought that they could have really made chelsea run for thier title but they have been lacking in the gaol departmen. its actually sad because they have quite a bit of skill but the tactics may not be there. ill say..

1-0 with martins again scoring would be nice to leave parker on the full 90 because he really solidifys the back 4:D

[JaredSS07]

be nice to leave parker on the full 90 because he really solidifys the back 4:D

I dont know if we can leave him on for 90. He plays so hard, almost every game he leaves with pain somewhere. If we left him in for 90 he might kill himself or another player.

[419 Showerman]

I think we'll win this. high scoring match.

[mplsTOON]

Fantastic if we do. Seems Roeder will keep the eleven from the West Ham game-er well Harper for Given-I have confidence in him.

While the scouser's defense has been lacking, thier midfield is strong. after all: "This is Anfield" and they haven't scored in 3 games...

I'll give it a go at 1-1 tie or 6-2 Toon. Parker getting a hat trick, Martins, Milner and Duff one each with Kuyt looking very sheepish in red

[Toon³]

1-0 Newcastle.

Martins just after half time.

Bellemy will get into a fight with at least 1 Newcastle player.

[Zaphkiel]

I would like to see Zoggy out there, unless Milner is that much better than him.

[tigerdave]

Bellemy will get into a fight with at least 1 Newcastle player.

How's about he and Pennant go Bowyer and Dyer on each other? :D

[mdfc]

Wow...no changes other than Harper for Given from the team at West Ham. Surprised to see Shola back.

Butt, Zogs, Sibieski, Rossi and Krul on the bench.

Can't see them not scoring, can't see us scoring more than once...1-1 sounds like a great result to me.

[tigerdave]

Hm. Apparently a Smoggies second-round Carling Cup game is more important to centuryFM than Newcastle-Liverpool. Anyone got a radio link?

[mdfc]

it may inject your computer with some death poison, but i'm watching the game right now here...http://a1991.l2229962829.c22299.n.lm.akamaistream.net/D/1991/22299/v0001/reflector:52288

it's a little weird right now, like for example right now the picture is upsidedown, give me another 5-10 minutes to tell you if it's better [i'm not on my personal computer ;) ]

[mdfc]

Newcastle's first shot from Parker from the edge of the box after a corner clearance...nothing too troubling...boys are hanging in there through 10 minutes

[mdfc]

Great chance to 'pool...thru ball to Bellamy beats the offside trap, Harper comes to cut down the angle and does well to save

[toon_soldier_86]

Great chance to 'pool...thru ball to Bellamy beats the offside trap, Harper comes to cut down the angle and does well to save


sounds like harper is doing decent atleast...