Scouser Derby

[YorkMackem]

Originally Posted by Gaz

I think we are fairly matched tbh, and expect a close game on Saturday. Given a choice, Everton isn't the draw i wanted to come out

Me either. Really fortunate draw for ALL of the more fancied clubs with ALL of them getting a home draw.

I can see us keeping it really tight and frustrating their midfield while the defence continue where they left off yesterday.

Best to go for the draw unless we get a break away or wonder goal and then settle it at our place.

I didn't see much to worry me on Boxing Day and we should have had all three points.

[Dave Everton]

Originally Posted by Gaz

I think we are fairly matched tbh, and expect a close game on Saturday. Given a choice, Everton isn't the draw i wanted to come out

Sticking by my 1-0 Sunderland. I think that we need to do it at Goodison, as a replay would make you red hot favourites in front of a partisan home support.

[tynevalleyblackcat]

Originally Posted by YorkMackem

Me either. Really fortunate draw for ALL of the more fancied clubs with ALL of them getting a home draw.

I can see us keeping it really tight and frustrating their midfield while the defence continue where they left off yesterday.

Best to go for the draw unless we get a break away or wonder goal and then settle it at our place.

I didn't see much to worry me on Boxing Day and we should have had all three points.

I think you will find that its always 'best' to try and win.

[YorkMackem]

Originally Posted by tynevalleyblackcat

I think you will find that its always 'best' to try and win.

Well of course but you can hope for that while limiting the risk of them scoring too.

[Gaz]

Originally Posted by Dave Everton

Sticking by my 1-0 Sunderland. I think that we need to do it at Goodison, as a replay would make you red hot favourites in front of a partisan home support.

I'd take a draw now, and get you back to SOL for the replay. Think we'd have a good chance at home, but we've got to get through saturday first

[tynevalleyblackcat]

Originally Posted by Dave Everton

Sticking by my 1-0 Sunderland. I think that we need to do it at Goodison, as a replay would make you red hot favourites in front of a partisan home support.

Hope you are right mate.

I assume the pubs in Liverpool will be open early? We will be arriving at Lime Street around 10:30 ish and will be looking for a quick beer or two before an onward train to Kirkdale. We are looking at Doctor Duncans at Lime Street.
We have a good few hours to spare after the game as well to spend in Liverpool so looking forward to that.

[SuperKev]

Originally Posted by Dave Everton

Don't think we have anyone 'walking a tightrope', Gaz, on Tuesday night, Drenthe always looks like a red card waiting to happen, though, as does Heitinga.

Looks like he could go every game