Starting 11 for tomorrow!

[ScouseAndy]

This weeks starting 11 not so clearcut as usual.

 

I see no benefit in persisting with Kewell and would rather see Pongolle get a run and see what hes made of.

 

Igor has made it very difficult to drop him but I think Alonso will be important in breaking them down.

 

I always feel comfortable when hamann is in the team although he has definitely lost some pace. Time to think of the future.

 

Josemi and Hyppia both redeemed themselves on Wednesday after shockers at Blackburn.

 

Kirkland

Josemi Carragher Hyppia Traore

 

Garcia Alonso Biscan Risse

 

 

Pongolle Baros

[dave u]

If it were me....

 

Kirky

Finnan

Traore

Carra

Hyypia

Kewell

Riise

Alonso

Biscan

Garcia

Baros

 

I think Rafa will go for

 

Kirky

Josemi

Traore

Carra

Hyypia

Garcia

Riise

Alonso

Hamann

Kewell

Baros

[aws]

I think he might rest Didi because he struggles to play well in successive games never mind two games in four days.

[Paul]

I think he might rest Didi because he struggles to play well in successive games never mind two games in four days.

Agreed. Also, he may realise that the reception Igor will get after his performance on Wednesday night will be a further huge boost to his confidence.

 

I'd go for:

 

Kirkland

 

Finnan Carragher Hyypia Traore

 

Garcia Alonso Biscan Riise

 

Baros Kewell

[dave u]

Agreed. Also, he may realise that the reception Igor will get after his performance on Wednesday night will be a further huge boost to his confidence.

 

I'd go for:

 

Kirkland

 

Finnan Carragher Hyypia Traore

 

Garcia Alonso Biscan Riise

 

Baros Kewell

 

Same as me, except we have Garcia and Kewell in different positions.

[Paul]

Same as me, except we have Garcia and Kewell in different positions.

D'oh. But then great minds, and all that...

[Uncle Travelling Matt]

Kirky

Josemi Carra Hyppia Traore

Garcia Hamman Alonso Riise

Pongolle Baros

[Bigsy]

i reckon we should stop persisting with kewell. he is class when he wants to be and is shite beyond belief when he cant be arsed. for me this season he has been a lazy twat. living in leeds, im always getting stick from the shitey white leeds fans for how bad he has been. i'd love to see him succeed cause i do like him and he is a hell of a plyaer when he is the right frame of mind. i think we should leave him out for a few games and give sinama a go.

 

Kirkland

Josemi Carra Hyypia Traore

Garcia Hamman Alosno Riise

Pongolle Baros

[ScouseAndy]

Not having a dig or anything, but those who have included Kewell, what are your reasons?

[Paul]

Because I want to see if Rafa can work the same magic on him that has improved Djimi and Igor. For that to happen, he'll need games.

[Tom R]

i reckon we should stop persisting with kewell. he is class when he wants to be and is shite beyond belief when he cant be arsed. for me this season he has been a lazy twat. living in leeds, im always getting stick from the shitey white leeds fans for how bad he has been. i'd love to see him succeed cause i do like him and he is a hell of a plyaer when he is the right frame of mind. i think we should leave him out for a few games and give sinama a go.

 

Kirkland

Josemi Carra Hyypia Traore

Garcia Hamman Alosno Riise

Pongolle Baros

 

Where abouts in Leeds are you mate? I'm here as well. Gotta hate the cheek of Leeds fans acting smug.

[Mark P]

Leeds Reds - Gotta love Leeds having "Lived the dream" and failed.

[Rashid]

Leeds Reds - Gotta love Leeds having "Lived the dream" and failed.

 

Dudek

Carragher Henchoz Hyypia Riise

Murphy Hamann Gerrard Kewell

Heskey Owen

 

Doesn't look bad does it? Proof that Houlier was indeed a shite manager.

[Mark P]

Move on fella.

[MLB]

Agreed. Also, he may realise that the reception Igor will get after his performance on Wednesday night will be a further huge boost to his confidence.

 

I'd go for:

 

Kirkland

 

Finnan Carragher Hyypia Traore

 

Garcia Alonso Biscan Riise

 

Baros Kewell

 

 

Agree with that. I'd be tempted to give Pongo a start in place of Kewell, but I'm not sure how well he'd combine with Baros. The only other alternative would be Garcia up front with Finnan moving to right mid and Josemi keeping his place at right back.

[Nick]

I hear Baros is 50 50 which is worry.

 

I would play

Kirkland

 

Finnan Carragher Hyypia Traore

 

Garcia Alonso Hamman Riise

 

Baros Kewell

 

if they are all fit

 

Reason for Kewell

 

Personally i think Kewell is worried he will get injured again and thats why he doesn't look 100% commited. I thought he looked good in the first half plus I think Pongolle makes a good sub.

 

Maybe Biscan should start but like others said I feel safer when Hamman is in the team and Finnan is there cause I think he is better going forward, two good feet.

[Dr.Filth]

If Milan is fit I'd pick;

 

Kirkland

Finnan Carra Hyppia Traore

Garcia Biscan Alonso Riise

Pongolle Baros

 

if not;

 

Kirkland

Finnan Carra Hyppia Traore

Potter Biscan Alonso Riise

Garcia

Pongolle

[Original202]

If Baros is even a doubt he shouldn't be considered. We can't afford for him to make a slight injury into one that could keep him out for two or three weeks. Let the lad have a rest.

 

Kirkland

 

Josemi Carragher Hyypia Traore

 

Finnan Biscan Alonso Riise

 

Pongolle Garcia

[BatChainPuller]

If Baros is even a doubt he shouldn't be considered. We can't afford for him to make a slight injury into one that could keep him out for two or three weeks. Let the lad have a rest.

 

Yeah totally agree - we've got some big games coming up where Baros will be vital. Rafa has told SiPo he will get some games and this is the perfect opportunity. I think Rafa has to have a serious look at him before Jan. I think with confidence in the squad high the lad can come in and make an impact. It also makes perfect sense to give Igor a run and grandad Didi a rest.

[chorlton]

good call, we cn always bring him on when and if we need him.

 

Secondly someone stated they wanted to see kewell in to see if rafa could work his magic. What about the possibility that in order to get the best out of him he should get used to the possibility of being on the bench, might spark some urgency in the lad.