The OFFICIAL Liverpool Supporters thread

[anportmorforjfc]

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez has confirmed both Steven Gerrard and Robbie Keane will definitely be rested for Wednesday's Carling Cup fourth-round tie at Tottenham.

And he has intimated Jamie Carragher, Dirk Kuyt and Xabi Alonso could also be left out.

Benitez's decision means Keane will not be able to face his former club, having left Spurs for Liverpool during the summer in a £20million move.

Benitez had made it clear he would rest several senior players - some of whom have played six games in 18 days - for the game at White Hart Lane, but has only now confirmed exactly who they will be.

Benitez said: "Gerrard will not be in the squad and neither will Keane.

[Norf Tyrone]

Mourinho was the only 'big four' manager who actually wanted to win this competition. I dont think he realised how little the other 3 teams wanted to win it. chelsea always had most of their first team playing when he was manager.

I think it will be a good game tonight maybe extra time

True re Jose. I think, and would agree that winning the CC gave Chelsea a winning mentality. It also takes some pressure off a boss when he has silverware in the cupboard.

[Minder]

Fears of fire sale of Liverpools top players

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/premier_league/liverpool/article5134437.ece

[The Real Laoislad]

Yous would of been glad of the carling cup the last few seasons 

Hope your not banned again for being a idiot   

[magpie seanie]

Didn't see anyone thanking Carson for his assist for Keane's second the last day. Joke.

Near as bad asPhil Neville's assist for Unted in the 4-2 one. 

I think it was actually an og and I seem to remember that being highlighted quite a lot at the time unlike Carson's fuckup (what was he thinking?).

[The Real Laoislad]

Didn't see anyone thanking Carson for his assist for Keane's second the last day. Joke.

Near as bad asPhil Neville's assist for Unted in the 4-2 one. 

I think it was actually an og and I seem to remember that being highlighted quite a lot at the time unlike Carson's fuckup (what was he thinking?).

Aye sure Aurelio's great counter attack from defense and excellent thru ball for Robbie had no bearing on the goal whatsoever it was all down to Carson 
Robbie might have actually scored even if Carson hadn't rushed out,but don't let that get in the way of a good whinge

[EC Unique]

Fears of fire sale of Liverpools top players

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/premier_league/liverpool/article5134437.ece

Interesting but I don't think it will come to that! If there is a £500 million offer on the table why is it not accepted given the current economic state? I would rip their hand off for it!!

[The Real Laoislad]

Agree with LL,i would play the bus driver,cleaning staff etc tomorrow night

Play the bus driver!..I thought only the Kilkenny footballers done that..

[corn02]

Didn't see anyone thanking Carson for his assist for Keane's second the last day. Joke.

Near as bad asPhil Neville's assist for Unted in the 4-2 one. 

I think it was actually an og and I seem to remember that being highlighted quite a lot at the time unlike Carson's fuckup (what was he thinking?).

Yeah still as bad. Carson did not strike me as doing anything wrong to be honest - looked like a smart touch from Keane to take it past him.

[Stalin]

keane took it well aye but carson did fk up, error of judgement in that he came out to get the ball but misjudged the situation and allowed keane to get to it first.

[Gabriel_Hurl]

The Liverpool team in full:
Cavalieri,
Degen, Agger, Hyypia, Dossena,
El Zhar, Lucas, Plessis, Babel,
Ngog, Torres.

[corn02]

1-0 spurs , it has been coming.

Babel the only player performing, Torres sloppy.

[corn02]

2-0 - defending of the highest order. 

[corn02]

3-0 spurs. Was contemplating heading to this - thank f**k I didn't.

[stiffler]

dossena is the worsttt, closely followed by ngog and plessis.