West Ham Build up

[SB]

The big news is who will be fit in the defence? Hopefuly some of the substitutions made were as a precaution ? Worst scenario for a back 4 (below) but hopefuly at least one of agger, kelly or johnson could be fit to play.

carra skrtel Kyri wilson

If Gerrard is back that's a big lift for the team plus having Suarez available too.

Steven Gerrard targets Liverpool return at West Ham

Steven Gerrard, the Liverpool captain, could return for Sunday's Premier League trip to West Ham United after three games out with a groin injury.

Gerrard was not risked in Thursday night's Europa League game against Sparta Prague, but the Liverpool manager, Kenny Dalglish, later said the midfielder was close to fitness.

The Reds will check on the fitness of Martin Kelly and Daniel Agger, who were both forced off during the 1-0 victory over Sparta, and Glen Johnson (Achilles).

Fabio Aurelio (adductor) is out and Andy Carroll (thigh) is still unlikely to make his debut. Luis Suarez returns after being ineligible for the recent European games.

[PTP]

i think we will see gerrard and at least one of the defenders make it.... i reckon something like

-------------------------reina---------------------------

kelly---------carra------------greek-------------johnson

-------------------------lucas-------------------

kuyt----------meireles-----------gerrard--------maxi

------------------------suarez------------------

[calvoboy]

i think we will see gerrard and at least one of the defenders make it.... i reckon something like

-------------------------reina---------------------------

kelly---------carra------------greek-------------johnson

-------------------------lucas-------------------

kuyt----------meireles-----------gerrard--------maxi

------------------------suarez------------------

Yep, I reckon that's the most likely line-up too - the only other possibilities for me are that he might play Skrtel instead of Kyrgiakos, and might persevere with Cole instead of Maxi hoping he'll hit some form ahead of the Mancs.

[SB]

Yep, I reckon that's the most likely line-up too - the only other possibilities for me are that he might play Skrtel instead of Kyrgiakos, and might persevere with Cole instead of Maxi hoping he'll hit some form ahead of the Mancs.

No I doubt he'll play Cole as he wasn't meant to play the whole match last night and would be leg weary as a result. Maxi all the way I feel.

You could be right about Skrtel though. Time will tell who will be fit with the defenders though

[SB]

i think we will see gerrard and at least one of the defenders make it.... i reckon something like

-------------------------reina---------------------------

kelly---------carra------------greek-------------johnson

-------------------------lucas-------------------

kuyt----------meireles-----------gerrard--------maxi

------------------------suarez------------------

The front 6 pick themselves IMO. No-one else is screaming out for selection unfortunately other than these 6 so the decision will be who are the defenders I suppose.

[BobTheCharmer]

I'm well excited, blagged a ticket in a hospitality box for this one.

First Liverpool match in about 3 years.

Free food, free beer and free ticket. Game on.

[SB]

I'm well excited, blagged a ticket in a hospitality box for this one.

First Liverpool match in about 3 years.

Free food, free beer and free ticket. Game on.

Congrats My nephew is about to board a plane from Brisbane in an hours time and his girlfriend bought them VIP tickets (I think she said ) for the Scum match next weekend. Half way line plus food etc I'm quite sure she said. Nice girlfriend hey ?

[Vermilion]

The Hammers are an in form side, scoring goals for fun, will be interesting this one imo.

[SB]

The Hammers are an in form side, scoring goals for fun, will be interesting this one imo.

My sarcasm detector just beeped it's head off

[Vermilion]

My sarcasm detector just beeped it's head off

No, it's a fact is it not, scored plenty in their last few games iirc, ok i know, we should beat them, but make no mistake...this is a west ham rejuvenated, unless they've slumped since i last looked and time has left me behind....again ?

oh ****, i'll have to go and check now..

Ok..their last 5 results below... they are scoring goals anyway.

Jan 30th..Won 3-2
Feb 2nd...Won 3-1
Feb 6th....Lost 0-1
Feb 12th..Draw 3-3
Feb 21st..Won 5-1

[SB]

No, it's a fact is it not, scored plenty in their last few games iirc, ok i know, we should beat them, but make no mistake...this is a west ham rejuvenated, unless they've slumped since i last looked and time has left me behind....again ?

oh ****, i'll have to go and check now..

If Roy was still in charge ( shudders at the thought) this would have been billed as a 6 pointer and they would have been described as a formidable opponent. Thankfully those days are gone and we should smash them.

[Vermilion]

If Roy was still in charge ( shudders at the thought) this would have been billed as a 6 pointer and they would have been described as a formidable opponent. Thankfully those days are gone and we should smash them.

We should beat them yes, of that i have no doubt.

[Drago]

----------------Reina

Kelly-------Carra----Skrtel---------Wilson

----------------Lucas

-----Suarez--Gerrard--Meireles--Cole

-----------------Kuyt

Not great but out best fit 11 at the moment. If Gerrard doesn't make it I can see a draw tbh. We badly need a LB, Winger and Carroll fit.

[RichC]

If Roy was still in charge ( shudders at the thought) this would have been billed as a 6 pointer and they would have been described as a formidable opponent. Thankfully those days are gone and we should smash them.

thought of the Bodge still in charge!

You can certainly say we'd be in a 6 pointer if that was the case, players such as Andy Carroll and certainly Suarez wouldn't be with us and 6 clean sheets in the past 7 games would have only been in our dreams!

Thank god JWH and FSG moved and put Kenny back in charge, can still see we're lacking a bit of quality in the final 3rd but we're turning into a tough team to beat again

[PaddyPool]

Starting to put some distance since our last defeat - grand. So,,
bubble song- we score 3 - they dont /cant reply -cup of tea
and say good bye . We owe em a thumping anyway .