Hull City - Pre Match Talk

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Can't see a thread for this, unless it got lost in the myriad of posts...

So, what do we all reckon then? Hull are on a terrible run (as were Boro when we met them, but alternatively so were Villa) and we need to bounce back in a big way.

Personally, i'd make a couple of changes at the back. Carra is looking knackered, and a match against a lower placed side like Hull could be the perfect chance to rest him, with Sami coming in to deputise alongside Agger. I wouldn't change either Arbeloa or Aurelio, cos this game could be a perfect chance for them to get their mojo back.

Gerrard is back, but we looked great going forward against Arsenal, so i'd be tempted to keep that formation going, with Gerrard on the bench if required, or to get some match sharpness back if we're cruising it?

My Team:

Reina

Arbeloa
Hyypia
Agger
Aurelio

Mascher
Alonso

Kuyt
Benni
Riera

Torres

Thoughts?

[ELNINO 9]

benny has to start anyways. he was superb tuesday.

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Not sure how Gerrard's fitness is, but I would be suprised if neither Gerrard nor Carragher started

[Scratch]

Not sure how Gerrard's fitness is, but I would be suprised if neither Gerrard nor Carragher started

Gerrard's been out for what, 3 weeks...no point throwing him back in against a team like Hull, better to ease him in with a run out after 60 mins, against a tiring Hull side.

Carra...well, i can't see him being rested, but i just think he needs a chance to put his feet up for a match, and recharge his batteries.

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Gerrard's been out for what, 3 weeks...no point throwing him back in against a team like Hull, better to ease him in with a run out after 60 mins, against a tiring Hull side.

Carra...well, i can't see him being rested, but i just think he needs a chance to put his feet up for a match, and recharge his batteries.

No I can see what you're saying but they are our two leaders on the pitch who lift the team if things aren't going well (I know others could do it but they're the main ones), if we're still believing we can win the title I would be suprised we'd leave them both out in the same game, given that there's some degree of choice in the matter.

Just my opinion of course, and I'm not even going to attempt to second guess Rafa's thinking

[Joe King]

I would not pick Riera based on him being rubbish, awful, inconsistent, slow, awful, crap, rubbish, inconsistent.

Reina
Arbeloa Carragher Skrtel Insua
Mascherano Alonso
Kuyt Lucas Benayoun
Torres

[Chrono]

I'd be tempted to test the Agger + Skrtel partnership as I can't see Hull causing too many problems (touch wood).

[JohnDoe]

Reina
Arbeloa Carragher Agger Insua
Kuyt Alonso Mascherano Riera
Benayoun Torres

[anfieldanfield]

I think Fernando is going to have a field day.

[greenbloodred]

I think Fernando is going to have a field day.

Would agree with you there........4/1 with the bookies to be outright top goalscorer, that's worth a punt imo

[Carras_Shin_Pads]

I would not pick Riera based on him being rubbish, awful, inconsistent, slow, awful, crap, rubbish, inconsistent.

Reina
Arbeloa Carragher Skrtel Insua
Mascherano Alonso
Kuyt Lucas Benayoun
Torres

Agree with that, really wanted him to be good, he's scored some cracking goals, don't think we should wright him off just yet though. Happy if benni started over there,

[Marky]

I would not pick Riera based on him being rubbish, awful, inconsistent, slow, awful, crap, rubbish, inconsistent.

Reina
Arbeloa Carragher Skrtel Insua
Mascherano Alonso
Kuyt Lucas Benayoun
Torres

Was pretty ****ed off with Riera the other night myself. He just didnt get involved enough and when he was involved he offered **** all.
Kuyt isn't blessed with Riera's control, skill and general wing play yet he has a ****ing go at it, always puts himself about and makes something happen. Riera on the other hand goes missing. I'm not sure he's the biggest team player about either.

[Darth Marty]

I can see this being one of those games where either everything goes right or horribly wrong, no middle ground. Therefore I am predicting either a 3-0 loss or a 0-8 victory.

[MrMichael]

I can see this being one of those games where either everything goes right or horribly wrong, no middle ground. Therefore I am predicting either a 3-0 loss or a 0-8 victory.

[tsb]

Just had to say no to a free ticket to the game