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Kickoff from Generali Arena at 20:05 GMT, 3:05 EST. Ways to Watch:
Match live on Five in the UK, GolTV in the US, and 3e in Ireland (thanks to Patrick).
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Liverpool:
ReinaJohnson Carragher Kyrgiakos Wilson
Maxi Lucas Meireles Aurelio
Kuyt Ngog
Bench: Gulacsi, Skrtel, Kelly, Coady, Cole, Pacheco, Jovanovic
Besides Danny Wilson for Martin Kelly, not an entirely surprising starting eleven. The only one of the youngsters to make the squad is captain Conor Coady, which again doesn’t come as a massive shock. Given the state of the squad’s fitness, this is probably the strongest eleven that Kenny Dalglish could have fielded—you could make arguments for Martin Skrtel or Kelly, but depending on fitness they might not have been wise choices. Nice to see a start for David Ngog, who’s got a chance to add to his already impressive Europa League tally.
Sparta:
BlazekKusnir Repka Brabec Pamic
Vacek
Karec Matejovsky Kadlec
Biholong Kweuke
Bench: Zitka, Podany, Sionko, Bondoa, Zeman, Husek, Pekhart
In the run-up:
Aside from carelessly flinging hyperbole around about the youngsters that have made Liverpool’s squad for tonight’s match, the media’s biggest focus this morning has been on the high court’s ruling in the Tom Hicks debacle that reared its head in the past few days. From the Guardian:
Tom Hicks, the former Liverpool owner, has once again been denied the chance to launch damages claims in the United States over the sale of the Premier League club. Although Hicks could still sue in this country the high court today dismissed his appeal to have the case heard in Texas.
Mr Justice Floyd did however vary the anti-suit injunction, permitting the American to make applications in the US in support of any proceedings in this country. Hicks wanted the court to lift anti-suit orders which prevented him taking a $1bn action against Royal Bank of Scotland, Martin Broughton and New England Sports Ventures in the Texas courts to halt the deal, in which he claims he lost £140m. Hicks believes he was the victim of an “epic swindle” when the club was sold against his wishes to NESV for £300m.
Mr Justice Floyd also dismissed an application to ’strike out or stay claims’ by Sir Martin Broughton, the former chairman of the club, seeking damages against Hicks for his actions while owner.
It’s pretty easy to understand that this is a positive thing for the club’s ability to move forward, even for the band of idiot clowns we’ve assembled around here. Liverpool have reacted “with delight” to the ruling, as well they should considering the potential circus that could have unfolded were Hicks and company granted the right to pursue legal proceedings in the US. Doesn’t rule out a circus, of course, but as it stands it looks like they can seek consultation and support stateside with any actual lawsuit needing to be filed in the UK or European Union.
If nothing else, it once again confirms that Mr. Justice Floyd doesn’t take anyone’s shit.
HeroRoll on tonight.
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Category: Europa League, Matchday Posts, Miscellaneous, Team News
Tags: Don't Stop Drinking Yet, Europa League, Following Liverpool Qualifies You for a Juris Doctorate, Liverpool v. Sparta, Matchday Posts, Miscellaneous, Team News, Tom Hicks Still Has Mouths for Eyes But Maybe Not for LTweet « Match Preview: Liverpool v. Sparta Prague, 02.17.11 | Home | JakeAre you sure this isn't going to be another 3 center-half backline, with Wilson playing the part of Agger, and Johnson and Aurelio as the wing backs? Isn't Wilson more of a CB than an LB?EdYeah, anyone's guess, the above is a stab made minutes before a quick meeting I got pulled into. Inclusion of Wilson throws things off--talk of covering at LB earlier in the season, but now with sense restored to the world and a fit Aurelio who knows.NoelI wouldn't be hugely surprised to see that, with Raul more reserved to partner Lucas again and Kuyt dropping off a bit with Maxi, but there's certainly a bit of fuzziness either way you go with that personnel.Jay WrightHopefully... 433
Reina
Johnson-Kelly-Carragher-Aurelio
Cole-Poulsen-Lucas
Pacheco-N'gog-Jovanovich
Time to start giving Kelly games at centreback and Pacheco the opportunity to show whether he is good enough or not. Stick Cole with a more attacking role alongside Lucas, ahead of Poulsen and see how he picks up the role.
And most importantly, no more chances for Kuyt and Maxi on the 'wings'!!
EdPoulsen's been left out, his wife is in labor/recently had their child.RoscoShould we send an Alice band to congratulate?EdWas the child not born with one?blog comments powered by Disqus
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