Team against Chelsea in the Carling Cup

[JHP]

True but I think the club wants silveware this season, this game is seriously important. Possibly too important to start a rookie like Robinson ahead of a classy veteran like Aurelio.

I wouldn't play Robinson. Sure I saw him before the game today on crutches and his foot in plaster.

[Mostar]

I'm wondering if there is any point in playing Aurelio, I can't see him having a future with us beyond this season. Aurelio is (at the moment) a better player but I can see more benefit in playing Robinson than Aurelio, so I'd be tempted to give Robinson the game time.

We have been very fortunate with Enrique but he is not bullet proof so you need you back up option to be match fit.

That said, he, on the other hand, has not been lucky, and it wouldn't come as a surprise if Robinson gets his chance anyways.

True but I think the club wants silveware this season, this game is seriously important. Possibly too important to start a rookie like Robinson ahead of a classy veteran like Aurelio.

[RichC]

-------------------Doni

Flannagan----Kelly----Coates----Aurelio

---------Spearing---Henderson
---Maxi------------------------Downing
---------------Bellamy

-----------------Carroll-------------

[Mostar]

-------------------Doni

Flannagan----Kelly----Coates----Aurelio

---------Spearing---Henderson
---Maxi------------------------Downing
---------------Bellamy

-----------------Carroll-------------

Very interesting line up but I don't believe Henderson is ready to lead the midfield just yet.

[RichC]

I think he's probably best as a CM perhaps you'd be looking for some help for him with Maxi and Bellamy but not a bad chance to see what he can do + I really think Adam/Lucas need a rest

[danperkins]

Very important game and hopefully a strong line up, likes of Bellamy/Kelly/Spearing/Carroll/Aurelio/Coates/Maxi/Carra involved.

[BootRoom]

-------------------Doni

Flannagan----Kelly----Coates----Aurelio

---------Spearing---Henderson
---Maxi------------------------Downing
---------------Bellamy

-----------------Carroll-------------

Steve Clarke has referenced Kelly's physique as being that of a centre-back, and that was his position in the youth team so I think he should be steered in that direction.

[Exiled_red]

Steve Clarke has referenced Kelly's physique as being that of a centre-back, and that was his position in the youth team so I think he should be steered in that direction.

Perhaps eventually, but I'd be surprised if Kelly were to play centre back ahead of a fit Jamie Carragher in this game.

[RichC]

Perhaps eventually, but I'd be surprised if Kelly were to play centre back ahead of a fit Jamie Carragher in this game.

So would I team I posted is what I'd like, in reality it'll be Kelly @ RB and Carra at CB

[BootRoom]

Perhaps eventually, but I'd be surprised if Kelly were to play centre back ahead of a fit Jamie Carragher in this game.

So would I team I posted is what I'd like, in reality it'll be Kelly @ RB and Carra at CB

I always view lineups as what the poster would like to see rather than what they think Kenny will put out, unless it's in a thread entitled "What team do you think Kenny will put out", or similar.

[Rabiosa]

Reina
Kelly Carragher Coates Flanagan
Bellamy Henderson Spearing Maxi
Eccleston Carroll

[Craig_H]

What a ****ing stitch up this up. Anyone who played today will still be recovering on tuesday, am expecting to go out but hopefully we can pull of a surprise with our tired first teamers and squaddies.

I think Chelsea will rest a good few of their first teamers for it. We've a decent chance, fingers crossed.

[Nicey]

Is this on Stream or TV ?

[Nicey]

Apparently its on FOX

[SB]

I'd expect a few changes, the back four to be swapped, Suarez and probably Adam to be rested.

I'd expect something like:

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

Kelly---Carragher--Coates---Robinson

Maxi----Lucas---Spearing---Downing

-----------Carroll---Bellamy-----------

Fab instead of Robinson & I like it. Doni would have to be a chance too IMO