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By Jonathan Stevenson
1948: And we’re under way at Newcastle, too, where they reckon on the radio that there are no more than 15,000-20,000 people there.1946: Under way at Anfield. By the way, give yourselves a little manual refresh to find Final Score at the top of this page, and also because for some reason I mucked up the link to Fletch’s blog, below. Uh-oh.1942: The teams are out at Anfield. Maxi Rodriguez is about to watch his new team-mates take on Reading.1940: Allow me to point you in the direction of some top-drawer chat for you to feast your eyes on:Fletch wonders what the hell is going on at Burnley;Phil Mc reckons Sol Campbell’s signing could be a stroke of genius by Arsene Wenger;away from football, Dirsy wonders why on earth Ricky Hatton is getting back into the ring;and last but not least,Tommy F sets the scene for England’s decisive fourth Test outing against South Africa in Jo’burg on Thursday.Lip-smackingly good stuff.1938: Maxi Rodriguez (or M-Rod, as Danny the Stat wants to dub him), wearing a Liverpool scarf, has already been paraded around Anfield as the club’s newest signing. The volleying legend that he is.From Butch in Didcot, via text on 81111: "Having seen your predictions, Stevo, I’d like to offer my own opinions: Liverpool 7-4 Reading and Newcastle 9-5 Plymouth. Cheers."From Stu_H on Twitter:](http://twitter.com/Stu_H)“Liverpool fan pleased with the Maxi signing… hope we can scrape thru tonight. Would love to see Pacheco get a run out.”**1933: Newcastle **manager Chris Hughton makes six changes to the side that drew 0-0 at Home Park. Steven Taylor, Jose Enrique, Jonas Gutierrez, Andy Carroll and Peter Lovenkrands all come into the side, along with leading scorer Kevin Nolan. Hughton also has firepower on the bench with Shola Ameobi and Nile Ranger waiting in the wings. For Plymouth, Ashley Barnes comes in for flu victim Jamie Mackie up front.1930: The Goal Repeller Stevo’s Predos:
Liverpool 0-0 Reading (Liv win 3-1 on penalties)
Newcastle 0-0 Plymouth (Plymouth win 5-4 on penalties)1927: I bet a replay against Newcastle was the last thing those poor diehard Plymouth fans wanted. Oh goody, an 819-mile round trip to look forward to, with a high probability of defeat chucked in for good measure. Pilgrims, do get in touch with us - it might just be your special night.Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez on Maxi Rodriguez: "He can play in three positions - on the right, left or as a second striker - and is someone with a very positive mentality, which is what we are looking for. He knows Mascherano and Torres and he can provide a lift for some players."1924: Liverpool make five changes from the original tie. Diego Cavalieri starts in goal in place of Pepe Reina, and Philipp Degen and Daniel Agger take the places of Martin Skrtel and Stephen Darby in defence. Alberto Aquilani and Yossi Benayoun are favoured in midfield ahead of Fabio Aurelio and David Ngog. Reading name an unchanged side from the team that drew 1-1 with the Reds at the Madjeski. New signings Andy Griffin and Gunnar Thorvaldsson are ineligible. Marek Matejovsky is on the bench after recovering from an abdomen injury.1922: Newcastle v Plymouth line-ups:
Newcastle: Krul, Ryan Taylor, Steven Taylor, Coloccini, Jose Enrique, Pancrate, Nolan, Butt, Gutierrez, Carroll, Lovenkrands.
Subs: Harper, Guthrie, Ameobi, Ranger, Tozer, Ferguson, Donaldson.
Plymouth: Larrieu, Duguid, Arnason, Barker, Sawyer, Judge, Fletcher, Summerfield, Clark, Fallon, Barnes.
Subs: Saxton, Wright-Phillips, McNamee, Noone, Sheridan, Gow, Folly.
Referee: Andy D’Urso (Essex)1920: Liverpool have just announced their first January signingin the shape of Argentine winger Maxi Rodriguez.The price is rumoured to be nothing, which is a cracking bit of business. Most people will remember himfrom a goal he scored in the 2006 World Cup against Mexico which was so good I actually fell over at the time. It’s only available to UK viewers, and it’s at the end of the clip,but it’s worth the wait. Arguably, theVirtual Replay equivalent didn’t quite do it justice, but it’s funny to watch, regardless.From Ryan in Newcastle, via text on 81111: “I was wondering if you knew when I could expect the Newcastle line-up to be announced Then I’ll know if it’s worth my 10 minute walk and 15 English pounds. Thanks.”
*Very, very soon, son.From Yoth on 606:](http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/606/A61841045)"Jonathan - regarding your checklist @1903… you’ve cleverly omitted a couple of pertinent points. Allow me:
Forest not to score in the FA Cup 09/10: tick.
Forest to keep up a season-long tradition of missing penalties: tick.
Forest to endure playoff heartache:
Enjoy your evening."1913: Liverpool v Reading line-ups:
Liverpool: Cavalieri, Degen, Carragher, Agger, Insua, Lucas, Aquilani, Kuyt, Gerrard, Benayoun, Torres.
Subs: Gulacsi, Aurelio, Babel, Ngog, Spearing, Skrtel, Pacheco.
Reading: Federici, Gunnarsson, Mills, Ingimarsson, Bertrand, McAnuff, Cisse, Karacan, Sigurdsson, Rasiak, Church.
Subs: Hamer, Tabb, Matejovsky, Long, Kebe, Pearce, Howard.
Referee: Phil Dowd (Staffordshire)1910: I expect you’re wanting to get in touch, aren’t you It’s awfully straightforward: Get the texts in to 81111 (UK) and +44 7786200666 (worldwide);****hit me with your Tweets right here;](http://twitter.com/Stevo_football)andjoin up and join in on 606 with the debating crew.](http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/606/A61841045)Told you it was easy.1908: Breaking news: Emmanuel Adebayor did an interview wearing a Manchester City polo shirt today. I think we can all breathe a big sigh of relief that that drama has passed.1906: Anyway, enough of all that business. Tonight it’s FA Cup replay time once more, withLiverpool taking on Reading at AnfieldandNewcastle entertaining Plymouth at St James’ Park.The winners move into the fourth round, with Burnley and West Brom respectively lying in wait.1903: It waslovely of Cheesy to be thinking of me at 2235 GMT last night,but I can confirm I was close to being elatedat the manner of Forest’s Cup exit.Here was my checklist:
Pick near-reserve team: tick
Play against full-strength opposition: tick
Outplay full-strength opposition: tick
Don’t go to extra-time/penalties: tick
Miss chances galore and exit with heads held high: tick
Go on and get promoted to the Premier League: …*1900: Evening everyone. Shall we try to put one thing straight, first of all Playing for a big club/great manager does not a great manager make. So,shock new Burnley boss Brian Lawsmight have played for the genius Brian Clough, but it doesn’t mean he’s the new Old Big 'Ead.Whatever the remarkable Robbie Savage thinks.Bless himThis article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites.