[RobB]

Vassel out. Angel doubtful. Solano suspended. On the upside Mellberg`s back and Keane`s out for Utd. I can see a 1-1 draw here.

Sorensen, J-Lo, Useless, Ollie, Ronnie (or Ridgewell), Hitz, McCann, Hendrie, Barry, Crouch, Angel (or Allback).

[sidspaceman]

Why is Angel doubtful?

[RobB]

Originally Posted by sidspaceman

Why is Angel doubtful?

I think he picked up a knee injury at Southampton last week.

[NICDT Coach]

I agree that this one looks like a draw... but man three points would be nice, just to ensure our spot in Europe next season.

[RobB]

Originally Posted by NICDT Coach

I agree that this one looks like a draw... but man three points would be nice, just to ensure our spot in Europe next season.

If the UEFA cup format as changed to the way I think it has, with two group stages, then it could be important for us to qualify for it. With a good draw in the first round and some ok results in the first group stage we could end up playing 16 games in Europe without even getting to the Q/F`s! If I`m right about the new format that is.

[RobB]

This link shows the new format. Get through the first round and 12 games are easily possible, with 19 games to get to and including the final.

http://www.xs4all.nl/~kassiesa/bert/uefa/uc2004.html