Now the dust is starting to settle, i havent noticed any word on this - but was he injured when he came off last night?
And if so, what's the damage? Back for Citeh?
And if so, what's the damage? Back for Citeh?
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Tight groin they said on SKY, no idea about the weekend.James Philip Milner Fanclub #1
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It's not THIS weekend though, which is good.
That's the beauty of being out of the cup
Another week will go by without another crucial game for Nando to miss. City on the 21st, Blackburn on the 28th and then Nando should be close to returning for Wigan away on 8th March.
If we put out a strong lineup for the Europa Tinpot Cup games, i'll be fuming.Comment
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From the Echo:
Carragher limped off with a groin injury early in the second half at the Emirates last night and he was sorely missed as Abou Diaby headed home the only goal of the game.
“Carra has a problem with his adductor,” Benitez revealed.
“It’s not serious, but we will have to see. He couldn’t play on and we will see in the next few days how he feels.”Comment
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Abductor? Isnt that the ****er which kept Gerrard out for games, then kept recurring?
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Don't think we can afford not to mate.Originally posted by Craig_H View Post
Afford in the financial sense I mean.Comment
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The ****er's worth **** all.
You get about £2.5m for winning it, dont you?
What we CANT afford to do is pick up injuries in a pointless competition, which derail our bid to get back in the CL.Comment
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Not sure how accurate this is, but:
UEFA Europa League 2009/2010:
1st qualifying round: 90.000 €
2nd qualifying round: 90.000 €
3rd qualifying round: 90.000 €
Playoffs: 90.000 €
Group stage: 1.000.000 €
Group match victory: 140.000 €
Group match draw: 70.000 €
1st knock out round: 200.000 €
2nd knock out round: 300.000 €
Quarter-finals: 400.000 €
Semi-finals: 700.000 €
Final: 2.000.000 €
Winning the final: 1.000.000 €
So i make it €4.6m if we won it, from prize money. About £4m. Not that i'd turn my nose up at it, but it's nowhere near enough to make it worth risking our bid for 4th.Comment
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Plus Gate Receipts, plus TV money.Originally posted by Craig_H View PostJames Philip Milner Fanclub #1
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Wont be much, the Unirea game wont sell out and there's still no word of TV coverage, so demand cant be that high.Originally posted by Rich View Post
Either way, it'll be a pitiful total that wont soften the blow of losing someone like Gerrard, if he got injured.Comment
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Think so, never heard of it before this last year. It could be the new metatarsal.Originally posted by Craig_H View PostAbductor? Isnt that the ****er which kept Gerrard out for games, then kept recurring?
I think it's a fine balance. I agree we can't afford injuries but as far as I'm concerned income from competitions/attendance/merchandice = more profit = more in the summer transfer pot.Originally posted by Craig_H View Post
I think we've got enough in most positions to rotate a little bit.Comment
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I'd field a Carling Cup type squad, personally.Comment
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Nah, we don't seem to do very well when we do that
There's also the point of view that a good showing will maintain/enhance our reputation to supporters abroad, and value to potential investors.
I completely agree that it's a ****e trophy but I'm trying to think of the bigger picture.Comment
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Is the winner guaranteed a spot in the CL qualifiers ?Me, I’m either planning a holiday or I’m on one.Comment
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