The Capital One Cup thread 2015/16

[DavidMarrio]

If we fuck this up today...

With Arsenal and Chelsea both being knocked out this is probably our best chance of winning a trophy this season. 

Doesn't help that Benteke is ruled out yet again and thus we only have Origi 

[Baddar]

I think you'll win tonight. Bournemouth have been shite lately.

Same kind of thing though. Hope we win tonight. A fair crack at winning a trophy now!

[DavidMarrio]

It seems that Ibe, Randall, Texieira and Brannagan will be starting for us tonight meaning Clyne, Lucas, Coutinho are rested alongside Origi as there are rumours that Firmino will be playing up front.

Would be quite interested in seeing how that works. Lallana and Ibe out wide with Texieira behind Firmino could work out well. Joe Allen will probably be Joe Allen and I imagine Kolo Toure and Bogdan will both start.

[Carlos Carvalhal]

Still can't believe just how good we were last night, we should probably have scored a couple more (Wallace's freekick that narrowly missed and Cech saving from Helan after his superb run) though I can't complain. The team chased everything all game even at 3-0 up and everyone was outstanding, particularly pleased to see Hutchinson score as he's been in incredible form so far this year. Felt bad for the Arsenal fans who'd travelled all the way up to see some abject performances from their team though.

Hopefully it'll be a big lift to everyone involved with Wednesday to show what can happen when you play the big clubs and will be good motivation going forward in the league and the cups. Making the semi-finals will be a tough ask, though we'll have Gary Hooper hopefully available for the next round as he's just signed on loan.

[Colly]

Klopp's facial expressions are amazing.

[DavidMarrio]

Wheyyyy we won a game. Comfortable win really. Thought the youngsters played well and Firmino had a solid game. Ideally a home game against Sheffield Wednesday but wouldn't mind Everton at home either. Just want to avoid City or any away games. 

[Gazz]

Pfft, Klopp's not all that.

Look at Dortmund now he's gone. Scored 61 goals in 19 games.

[Whisper]

Oh look... Englishmen missing penalties.

Rooney is rotten.

[Colly]

Up the actual Boro! Terrible pens Man Utd.

[Arjen Robben]

[The Lusophone]

Bantered.

[Walker]

Ben Gibson mouthing "FOOKIN COME ON!" after scoring his penalty was the highlight of the game.

[DavidMarrio]

I like that my man Utd supporting friend was laughing that the Boro fans were celebrating like they'd won when it was about to go to pens. Keep reminding him of this fact. 

[Cheeky Hughes]

A goal and two assists for Iheanacho tonight. I'd be annoyed if he wasn't given a start at the weekend now.

And Manu Garcia scored too!

[Baddar]

Oh look... Englishmen missing penalties.

Rooney is rotten.

LVG is never dropping him for a league game though. Shit bastards.

[FLiam]

I still adore Jurgen Klopp. It confuses me. 

[Lineker]

Reminder that Middlesbrough/Everton is on Sky Sports tonight as is Southampton/Liverpool tomorrow. Channel 5 will have highlight programmes on both nights.

[Kyle]

I really hope we get through and don't draw Liverpool or Man City. 

[Adam]

A two-legged tie against Liverpool could be very tasty.

The way I see it, two legs is tough against any of the three potential opponents now. It will take beating at least one of Liverpool or City to win the Cup, so bring it on.

[Kyle]

I personally hope Southampton pull out a win against Liverpool and we get drawn against either them or Stoke, while the other beats City. >_>