[Archived] Carling Cup

[Hughesy]

Lets clear a few names up - Nelsen is injured (although played with painkiller against Fulham), Grella has done his Hammy, Andrews/ Dunn & Roberts are all still out injured!

As for Liganzi - think its abit soon for him to start yet, same with Morris.

[roversfan99]

Linganzi looked good v Norwich, although against an inferior team he looked energetic and calm in possession, and i think he deserves a game alongside Nzonzi. Look at it from the view that its either him or a waster like Emerton or even Pedersen, who was woeful at the weekend and should be dropped.

Id like to use the opportunity to give Kalinic a partner, if Nzonzi and Linganzi start in midfield we can afford an extra striker and we could give Benjani a game, Kalinic and a targetman could get the best out of him.

[vinnicombe]

Nicko, i would like to think your article praising Chris Eagles after the Bolton v Burnley game inspired him last night to down your hero, so thanks for that

[booth]

Is there anywhere covering the game? I know it's definitely NOT on telly, but radio-wise?

[mark1875]

Is there anywhere covering the game? I know it's definitely on telly, but radio-wise?

i'm presuming you meant definately not on the tele?

[booth]

i'm presuming you meant definately not on the tele?

Yep that's what I meant

Was up in a helicopter today and I think it made my head spin a bit (got a headache!)

Though someone told me it was being broadcast live the other day, was very disappointed to find that wasn't the case.

[RibbleValleyRover]

Radio Lancs would have been perfect for tonight, listened to many midweek away cup ties over the years on that station.

Don't know of any other radio station (free) that will have the game on.

[michaelthomas]

ROVERS: Bunn, Chimbonda, Nelsen, Givet, Olsson, Nzonzi, Emerton, Jones, Pedersen, Hoilett, Benjani.

the inclusion of Nelson is surprising.

[mark1875]

VILLA: Guzan, Warnock, Sidwell, Young, Carew, Agbonlahor, Reo-Coker, Clark, Cuellar, Bannan, Lichaj.

Subs: Friedel, Delfouneso, Davies, Salifou, Heskey, Beye, Osbourne.

ROVERS: Bunn, Chimbonda, Nelsen, Givet, Olsson, Nzonzi, Emerton, Jones, Pedersen, Hoilett, Benjani.

Subs: Fielding, Samba, Kalinic, EH Diouf, Linganzi, Morris, MB Diouf.

[RibbleValleyRover]

ROVERS: Bunn, Chimbonda, Nelsen, Givet, Olsson, Nzonzi, Emerton, Jones, Pedersen, Hoilett, Benjani.

the inclusion of Nelson is surprising.

I don't see any goals in that side... Let's hope i am wrong.

[G Somerset Rover]

No Samba?! That's usually our whole game plan..

[RibbleValleyRover]

After the game we can see if the selection worked or not. Having said that my initial impression looking at that side is that if Sam thinks this is a winnable competition and chance to get into Europe then why haven't we put a stronger side out? Why didn't we start with our strongest side try and secure the win then make a few changes to key players?

[rebelmswar]

7 defensive minded players. Can't say I'm shocked.

Eh Bellamy11?

[Balwer]

4-5-1?

the way it's written makes it sound like:

Bunn

Chimbonda Nelsen Givet Olsson

Emerton NZonzi Jones Pedersen Hoilett

Benjani

However I would hope it might be:

Bunn

Emerton Nelsen Givet Chimbonda

Hoilett NZonzi Jones Pedersen Olsson

Benjani

[RoverRich]

4-5-1?

the way it's written makes it sound like:

Bunn

Chimbonda Nelsen Givet Olsson

Emerton NZonzi Jones Pedersen Hoilett

Benjani

However I would hope it might be:

Bunn

Emerton Nelsen Givet Chimbonda

Hoilett NZonzi Jones Pedersen Olsson

Benjani

I was hoping for more like:

Bunn

Chimbonda Nelsen Jones Givet

Hoilett Emerton Pedersen Nzonzi Olsson

Benjani

[Balwer]

I was hoping for more like:

Bunn

Chimbonda Nelsen Jones Givet

Hoilett Emerton Pedersen Nzonzi Olsson

Benjani

That would be even better but can't see Jones at CB sadly.

[rebelmswar]

Olsson will be left back. Givet in center with nelsen and chimonda on the right. Zonzi and Jones in the center of mid.

[alexanders]

no liv text anywhere?

[BPF]

Interesting team selection tonight...

[Tim Southampton Rover]

Can anyone who is listening to the game give us updates?

[Clitherover]

no liv text anywhere?

BBC Sport website.

[Mr. E]

Emerton.

Benjani.

....

[Fife Rover]

From Cryer on LT Live: Impessed so far by the movement of Hoilett and Benjani.

[Tim Southampton Rover]

Sounds an exciting game

[brian_gallagher85]

I'd imagine this is Grooby's view - Click!