Stoke vs Liverpool (Carling Cup) Match Thread

[Imy]

Do Stoke change the size of the pitch depending on the opposition? The outline of a larger pitch can be seen, just wondering whether they do it.

[Shaggy]

Wank shot from Spearing but this is a decent start, playing some nice stuff

[Reece]

Do Stoke change the size of the pitch depending on the opposition? The outline of a larger pitch can be seen, just wondering whether they do it.

The Five Live commentators just mentioned they did it for their European game.

[Shaggy]

Do Stoke change the size of the pitch depending on the opposition? The outline of a larger pitch can be seen, just wondering whether they do it.

Yep I think so

Carroll blaster saved, comes back at pace to Suarez who can't get hold of it. Good start

[cream]

come on luis

[billy_mac]

Carroll looking sharp. Nice link up with Suarez there and the tackle from him before.

[BringbackBiscan]

Do Stoke change the size of the pitch depending on the opposition? The outline of a larger pitch can be seen, just wondering whether they do it.

Europa league rules force them into it.

[cream]

Wake up lads.

[Imy]

The Five Live commentators just mentioned they did it for their European game.

Yep I think so

Carroll blaster saved, comes back at pace to Suarez who can't get hold of it. Good start

Surely it gives them an unfair advantage?

[topscorer]

Do Stoke change the size of the pitch depending on the opposition? The outline of a larger pitch can be seen, just wondering whether they do it.

Looks like they have.

I think we've done that in the past as well.

[Imy]

Europa league rules force them into it.

ah ok, i wonder what size their pitch is then? Anfield hasn't the biggest pitch, i can't recall the groundsmen making the pitch smaller after a European game.

[Shaggy]

Maxi and Suarez linking nicely as ever

[Imy]

Suarez has started more left side.

[Nicey]

Maxi and Suarez linking nicely as ever

Any live streams lads or site recommendations ?

[ric.williams]

yay maxi is playing