blackburn away on sunday. . .

[Stevie H]

tough place to get three points from this. think we'll see gerrard back at right mid and momo back in the middle for this one. given the physical nature of blackburn's defence, who plays up front with crouchy?

[Kenny_]

Robbie for me.

 

Looking forward to seeing more of his partnership with Crouch.

[Cobs]

tough place to get three points from this. think we'll see gerrard back at right mid and momo back in the middle for this one. given the physical nature of blackburn's defence, who plays up front with crouchy?

Fowler

 

Blackburn are no more physical than Bolton and he's the player looking most likely to score at the moment.

 

 

[NB. this means Rafa will start with Morientes]

[howie_lfc]

Mommo is on 9 yellows so I can not see Rafa risking him with the semi coming up

[sean]

Big game this week, they're a decent side and it'll be a real test as to our strength as a defensive and attacking unit.

Fowler must start.

[Benitez]

this'll be another 'not for the purists' game.

 

Watching Rovers play Wigan the other week - they are Bolton-esque in the arial bombardment department, but unlike Bolton, they have more pace and skill.

 

Another thing to watch for is their corners and free kicks from out wide, Pederson tries to swing 'em in under the bar - and Pepe and the defence will have their work cut out.

[Mono]

Momo will need to be careful not to get a yellow and miss the Chav match

[Benitez]

Mommo is on 9 yellows so I can not see Rafa risking him with the semi coming up

 

he's safe now isn't he? Wasn't Bolton game the cut-off?

[Cobs]

Mommo is on 9 yellows so I can not see Rafa risking him with the semi coming up

i thought that was why he didn't play v Bolton but if he got booked now the ban wouldn't come until after the semi ?

[cymrococh]

Think Rafa said he didn't risk him against Bolton because of the yellow card situation. No reason why that policy should change for this one, where a yellow for a midfielder is even more likely.

[CarraLegend]

Think Rafa said he didn't risk him against Bolton because of the yellow card situation. No reason why that policy should change for this one, where a yellow for a midfielder is even more likely.

 

There was an amnesty wasnt there?

[cymrococh]

Since Bolton?

 

EDIT: OH yeah, April 9th was the amnesty. Does that mean his record's totally clear?

Edited April 13, 2006 by Paul Caruso

[Benitez]

this is what I dont understand. I know there was an amnesty for those on 5 yellow cards, but I was under the impression that there wasn't one at all for getting 10 yellows.

 

But then after the Bolton game, I read that Momo would be ok after missing that one to play, and not miss the semi

[CarraLegend]

Since Bolton?

 

I read April 10th somewhere so yeah, not sure if its true or not though.

[Cobs]

Suspension rules are here

 

seems he's safe,

 

7. PUNISHMENTS - Relating to First Team Competitive Matches.

 

(a) CAUTIONS ADMINISTERED ON THE FIELD OF PLAYs

 

iv) If a player accumulates 10 (ten) recorded cautions in FTCM between the opening day of the Playing Season and the second Sunday of April in the same Season, he will be suspended automatically for a period covering: -

Two First Team matches

Edited April 13, 2006 by Cobs

[Guest PaulMcC]

I think the cut off date where if oyu hadn't picked up a certain amount of yellows already was Bolton. So if he gets booked Sunday he's ok for the semi final.

[Benitez]

anyway, whats the worry - Momo is reformed - he went through the derby doing his best industrial vacumn act sweeping all in front of him - without a booking

[sutty]

Watch the berk go and get sent off now

[cymrococh]

anyway, whats the worry - Momo is reformed - he went through the derby doing his best industrial vacumn act sweeping all in front of him - without a booking

But he didn't get an opportunity to kick Savage in the derby.

[Spike]

Armin,

 

I'm picking up someone in Warrington and have a pass for parking in the ground. There's only the two of us. Will be picking up at around 11.

 

Drop me a mail if you want a lift.

[psl]

I just hope our players escape Ewood Park with no broken bones this time.