Dave Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 Liverpool striker Fernando Torres is left out of the squad, with Dirk Kuyt and Yossi Benayoun up front, while Steven Gerrard returns after four matches out with a groin injury. Newcastle leave Michael Owen on the bench and start with a three-man attack of Mark Viduka, Peter Lovenkrands and Obafemi Martins, while Joey Barton returns in midfield for the first time since 28 January. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatwax Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 So we're hoping to play the counter-attacking game. Fair play. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgs Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 with that team, if we are clinical i reckon we can give them back the scoreline they took from our patch. Another good team selection. We will probably lose but we are going for it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Luque Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 Fucking hell, It's so unreal having a manager do exactly what the fans want. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Phil K Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 Benayoun's more a danger than Kuyt in my opinion That said, Livepuddle could play half a team and beat our lot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stephen927 Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 Good to see Owen dropped to the bench. With Mark Viduka up top with 2 pacey players alongside him, it does look like Shearer is preferring to go with a counter attacking style of play. Barton back in midfield is a huge bonus, will be interesting to see who will be playing alongside him (unless it's already been confirmed?) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 TEAMS LFC: Pepe Reina, Daniel Agger, Steven Gerrard, Albert Riera, Fabio Aurelio, Xabi Alonso, Yossi Benayoun, Alvaro Arbeloa, Dirk Kuyt, Javier Mascherano, Jamie Carragher Subs: Diego Cavalieri, Andrea Dossena, Ryan Babel, Lucas, David Ngog, Nabil El Zhar, Martin Skrtel NUFC: Steve Harper, Habib Beye, Damien Duff, Sebastien Bassong, Fabricio Coloccini, Nicky Butt ©, Alan Smith, Joey Barton, Peter Lovenkrands, Oba Martins, Mark Viduka Subs: Tim Krul, Kevin Nolan, Michael Owen, Danny Guthrie, Andy Carroll, David Edgar, Jonas Gutierrez Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 Barton! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 Need to get in hard in Gerrard early on. See if he is fully fit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgs Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 Good to see Owen dropped to the bench. With Mark Viduka up top with 2 pacey players alongside him, it does look like Shearer is preferring to go with a counter attacking style of play. Barton back in midfield is a huge bonus, will be interesting to see who will be playing alongside him (unless it's already been confirmed?) no the bbc are confirming our team like last season's kit, bit by bit. Still dont know who barton is in for Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stephen927 Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 TEAMS LFC: Pepe Reina, Daniel Agger, Steven Gerrard, Albert Riera, Fabio Aurelio, Xabi Alonso, Yossi Benayoun, Alvaro Arbeloa, Dirk Kuyt, Javier Mascherano, Jamie Carragher Subs: Diego Cavalieri, Andrea Dossena, Ryan Babel, Lucas, David Ngog, Nabil El Zhar, Martin Skrtel NUFC: Steve Harper, Habib Beye, Damien Duff, Sebastien Bassong, Fabricio Coloccini, Nicky Butt ©, Alan Smith, Joey Barton, Peter Lovenkrands, Oba Martins, Mark Viduka Subs: Tim Krul, Kevin Nolan, Michael Owen, Danny Guthrie, Andy Carroll, David Edgar, Jonas Gutierrez Doesn't look like they will have as much of a threat down the right, so Duff at left back shouldn't be as exposed (though he did well at left back under Glenn Roeder). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 Happy with that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 Need to get in hard in Gerrard early on. Because he's a fucking wanker. fyp Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiemag Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 good subs in Guthrie, Gutierrez and Carroll all can make their own unique mark on the game unlike Mowen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatwax Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 I think Jonas and Owen will be making an appearance come 60 minutes.. or at least Jonas. Could be effective and it's one of the only times I've been happy with him being on the bench. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 It's 4-3-3 in all but name. I can't see Oba putting in the defensive work that Jonas would have but at least we've got a real goal threat on the counter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 reasonably pleased, smith over guthrie though, lunacy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 Quite impressed with that selection, in theory! Dear me... go away hope. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 reasonably pleased, smith over guthrie though, lunacy Smith was streets ahead of Guthrie on Monday night. Guthrie couldn't keep the ball for shit in the second half where Smith very rarely lost possession. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 reasonably pleased, smith over guthrie though, lunacy Not really, Smith was much better than Guthrie against Pompey Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 Quite impressed with that selection, in theory! Dear me... go away hope. Isn't it always the way. Hopefully we do alright today because I fancy our chances against Boro much more with Barton and without Owen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 Need to get in hard in Gerrard early on. Because he's a fucking wanker. fyp no arguments here Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 not a bad lineup but its going to be a thorough thrashing for us, not even sure I have the balls to listen to it today.. 4-1 barton with our goal.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStar Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 Need to get in hard in Gerrard early on. Because he's a fucking wanker. fyp Be on the look out for him going over to his favourite spot to take a free kick from and throwing himself to the ground screaming injustice as usual, in spite of the fact they could easily beat us by just knocking in a few goals from open play anway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 We are going to hump them, 1-3. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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