Exeter City

[Suarez]

we were both pissed, I'd damaged the wee fellow a few days previous but ignored the warning signs and went to town, then there was ****ing blood shooting everywhere, I thought I was a gonna. we still laugh about it now. went to the docs the next day and said it couldn't be fixed, ala humptey dumpty, suggested a few weeks off. we gave it about 5 days and went for it, complete ****ing agony.

I had blood everywhere too, the misses just jumped out of bed and started ironing whilst I lead there thinking I'd broke my cock forever.

[calvoboy]

Then Meireles will probably be sent to a specialist. Cost's a lot but much quicker healing.

Exactly - Brad Wiggins broke his collarbone in the Tour de France in July, is back racing at the top level this week in the Tour of Spain - 5-6 weeks tops if you have expert care.

[dom9]

@ banjo strings. I've only was this page since I came in.

[Fosterbloke]

We won! My banjo string is in perfect working order. Carroll is ****. Suarez is amazing. Half of our team today should go out on loan. Raul will be out for a bit. Exeter fans are ****ing funny. Did I miss anything?

[Mostar]

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/latest-news/kenny-on-raul-andy-and-exeter

Kenny on Raul, Andy and Exeter

Kenny Dalglish hailed the attitude of his players as they overcame a potential banana skin to beat Exeter City 3-1 and progress to round three of the Carling Cup.

The Reds boss made eight changes to the side that won at Arsenal on Saturday but still included several key personnel including Pepe Reina, Luis Suarez and Charlie Adam - and he was delighted by his team's overall professionalism.

Dalglish told his post match press conference: "I think the most important thing was our attitude to the game and I think we started it in the right frame of mind.

"If we had come here with a bad attitude we wouldn't have got any result other than a disappointing one. I think that's what got us through. We had a very good attitude and a lot of players played for the first time this season.

"Martin Skrtel, Danny Wilson and wee Jay (Spearing) all started for the first time and Jonjo (Shelvey) came on as a substitute. So it was a worthwhile exercise. Jack Robbo also got a game as well.

"The most important thing is the way they approached it and they did that very professionally."

He added: "We said before the game we'd make changes. But we also said it shouldn't be taken in any way shape or form as a sign of being disrespectful towards Exeter or the Carling Cup. We are Liverpool Football Club and we will try to win every game that we've got to play.

"I think the one thing we have learned at this club since I've been here is that you have to be respectful and to be respectful when you've won as well.

"It's not a bad night when you win is it? We'll just bob along slowly but surely together and see what happens."

Suarez opened the scoring with a clinical first-half volley at St James Park before Maxi Rodriguez and substitute Andy Carroll ensured the Reds progressed into round three.

The third of the night was Carroll's first goal of the season and the boss admitted he was pleased to see his No.9 break his duck.

"Yes I'm pleased for him," he said. "And I'm pleased for Maxi who also got on the scoresheet for the first time this season. Obviously Luis is hogging the limelight a wee bit by scoring again but it's great, especially for Andy to get off the mark with fantastic strike.

"We are delighted for him. He might have come on a bit later had Raul not got injured. But he did well when he came on."

Liverpool were forced to make an early substitution when Carroll came on for the injured Raul Meireles on 23 minutes.

Asked about news of the No.4, Dalglish said: "It's his collarbone but we don't know how long he'll be out. I think we are going to be without him for a couple of weeks.

"I've not got a medical term for it. He just damaged his collarbone. He just fell on it. It's disappointing.

"It doesn't matter if he's been playing good, bad or indifferent, it's still disappointing to pick up such an innocuous thing. We are disappointed. But I'm sure Raul is the most disappointed person."

The boss was also quizzed about the impact of Suarez who took his tally to three goals in three games with another eye-catching display.

He quipped: "Well he doesn't give many bad performances does he?"

Exeter battled manfully throughout a one-sided contest and ended Liverpool's hopes of claiming a shut-out when Daniel Nardiello slotted home from the spot on 80 minutes.

Dalglish acknowledged the spirit of the League One outift and was quick to praise their effort.

He said: "They did well. We saw their other games on DVD and they played well. They've been a wee bit unlucky in the games they've played. I think it would have been a real bonus for them if they had won. I thought they represented their club splendidly tonight."

The emergence of a number of talented youngsters has added extra depth to Liverpool's squad this season and Dalglish was more than satisfied with a trio who started the game in Cornwall.

He said: "Flanno and Jack Robbo did really well last year. Sometimes it's difficult to pick that up in the second year. Danny (Wilson) was unlucky last year, just because he didn't get many games. But he played for Scotland in the midweek recently so we know he is a good player.

"For us it is important to have good, young players in and around the place. But we've also got to be careful with their progress."

Asked if there would be any further transfer activity at Anfield this summer, Dalglish added: "We've got nothing to say other than what comes out of the club."

[Mostar]

Few pics from yesterday's game

[Shaggy]

I love Luis Suarez.

Cracking goal aside, Carroll was absolutely dire.

As was Henderson, who to me still seems inhibited and overawed. Needs to get braver with his passing. He also seems to under-hit a lot of passes, which I'm sure is down to a lack of belief. He has to better than what we've seen so far.

Wilson and particularly Robinson did really well, and Flanagan seems a shadow of the kid we saw last season...although I expected the standard of his performances to plateau.

This competition is ours for the taking this season. It's a **** Cup but a trophy's a trophy and we should win it.

[destinydude]

I love Luis Suarez.

Cracking goal aside, Carroll was absolutely dire.

As was Henderson, who to me still seems inhibited and overawed. Needs to get braver with his passing. He also seems to under-hit a lot of passes, which I'm sure is down to a lack of belief. He has to better than what we've seen so far.

Wilson and particularly Robinson did really well, and Flanagan seems a shadow of the kid we saw last season...although I expected the standard of his performances to plateau.

This competition is ours for the taking this season. It's a **** Cup but a trophy's a trophy and we should win it.

Start of many a trophy to come Big or small it doesn't matter.

[Alex]

Defiantly got a good chance of winning this. It'd be nice to get to Anfield South after a while away.

[ronanm]

I love Luis Suarez.

Cracking goal aside, Carroll was absolutely dire.

As was Henderson, who to me still seems inhibited and overawed. Needs to get braver with his passing. He also seems to under-hit a lot of passes, which I'm sure is down to a lack of belief. He has to better than what we've seen so far.

Wilson and particularly Robinson did really well, and Flanagan seems a shadow of the kid we saw last season...although I expected the standard of his performances to plateau.

This competition is ours for the taking this season. It's a **** Cup but a trophy's a trophy and we should win it.

Only watched the last 20 mins but Carroll needs to start giving something. Would love to get another forward to keep him on his toes as he just seems to be going through the motions at the moment.

[Craig_H]

Thing about Carroll - and i dont deny he's been below par - but despite that, i still wouldnt put my house on him NOT scoring in any given game.

For example, he's been poor - yet, i could easily see him scoring on Saturday.

Dunno if anyone else has the same kind of viewpoint, but for me, he's the kinda guy who, as poor as he might play, is always going to be a goal threat.

[Exiled_red]

Thing about Carroll - and i dont deny he's been below par - but despite that, i still wouldnt put my house on him NOT scoring in any given game.

For example, he's been poor - yet, i could easily see him scoring on Saturday.

Dunno if anyone else has the same kind of viewpoint, but for me, he's the kinda guy who, as poor as he might play, is always going to be a goal threat.

I just wish this view point could be justified by him getting a few more

[Mostar]

Thing about Carroll - and i dont deny he's been below par - but despite that, i still wouldnt put my house on him NOT scoring in any given game.

For example, he's been poor - yet, i could easily see him scoring on Saturday.

Dunno if anyone else has the same kind of viewpoint, but for me, he's the kinda guy who, as poor as he might play, is always going to be a goal threat.

Aye.

I think he proved it yesterday as well during the pre season that he only needs a moment to score regardless of the performance. Not playing well atm but he's a goal threat nevertheless.

[memzey]

Defiantly got a good chance of winning this. It'd be nice to get to Anfield South after a while away.

That's the spirit

[The_weatherman]

Thing about Carroll - and i dont deny he's been below par - but despite that, i still wouldnt put my house on him NOT scoring in any given game.

For example, he's been poor - yet, i could easily see him scoring on Saturday.

Dunno if anyone else has the same kind of viewpoint, but for me, he's the kinda guy who, as poor as he might play, is always going to be a goal threat.

I would like to drop him this weekend to keep him on his toes, but I definately agree with you, if he gets these shots on target they are almost unstoppable, and he can always pop up with a goal from a set piece out of nothing.