Carling Cup Tonight

[Thrilla]

Fuck. Really didn't want to see us get Arsenal. As Lawernson said on Football Focus, surprising how it is all North-west vs. London.

[cmb211087]

Why not? We beat them last year in the fa cup and drew with the super kids this year, nothing to worry about, I would have been more worried if it was West Ham away, we never beat West Ham at Upton anymore

[9 to 5]

The team I wanted to avoid the most we got. At home at least, and we still have every chance in getting to the semi's.

[JimbobJoylove]

Since it's all Prem teams now, I'm happy being at home to Everton. Hopefully we can get another striker back though, Carlton Cole won't get us into the semis alone...

[cmb211087]

Santa Cruz, I love you

[fineintent]

Don't leave rat-boy Defoe

[supergrass]

We're in a bit of trouble with Denilson off. Still I suppose if we go out there are still positives. Diaby has been immense tonight, he and Bendtner have probably proved themselves ready to step into the first team when necessary, Diarra too.

[TMM]

Deserved result in the end. Blackburn were useless in the first-half, we might as well have been playing against ourselves, but getting the offside goal helped turn it around. Second-half they woke up and started playing and got a deserved equaliser. Denilson being sent off was the correct decision, but in extra-time we were the better team. I'm begging for Sp*rs in the next round.

[stokeriño]

I hope you get Spurs too. I'd take Everton over the pair of you.

But then, it's going to be Chelsea's traditional loss to Liverpool in a cup tomorrow. Got to get at least one in a year, you know.

[fineintent]

I actually want Arsenal, they treat the competition pretty lightly. Fuck getting Everton, Chelsea or anyone who wants to win it.

[supergrass]

As a gooner not sure who I'd want. Everton is a tough game away in which we could get a beating, they're playing really well and probably will still be up there come the semis.

Chelsea or Liverpool is always tricky, so I'd say Tottenham. They could turn up and play well, or absolute shite. I'd take my chances, nice novelty to the games then too.

[ChrisSteeleAteMyHamster]

The two best semis would be Spurs vs Arsenal and Everton vs Liverpool with Spurs vs Everton in the final. Yeah!

[supergrass]

I agree with the semis.

[Baddar]

The two best semis would be Spurs vs Arsenal and Everton vs Liverpool with Spurs vs Everton in the final. Yeah!

For that reason alone, I'm hoping Liverpool win tonight.

Even if they win and don't get paired with Everton, there will still be the chance of a Mersey/London derby for the Final ...obviously.

[stokeriño]

Yeah, but we know what happens at London derby finals. People get superkicked in the face and others start throwing punches for no good reason. ¬_¬

[Pesci]

Which is probably why most of us wouldn't mind seeing one

[therockbox]

After the last round, Benitez got criticised for fielding a strong squad (Torres, Gerrard etc).

Now we put out a 'second string' and he gets criticised for that as well.

These people know nothing.

Edit: And now Ray Wilkins is having a moan because Gerrard's not in the squad. He's ill you tit. Conclusive proof that playing the game doesn't make you an expert.

Edited December 19, 2007 by therockbox

[Baddar]

I see no point in the reporters asking the managers if the squad they're putting out reflects the priority of the competition. When it comes to the Carling Cup, most Premier League sides don't put a full team out anyway.

[therockbox]

The linesman is injured, well done.

[Baddar]

The linesman is injured, well done.

Still, big night for "Jarnail Singh" - For god sake, just be a 4th official and don't whisper ANYTHING to the referee...