A defiant "You'll never walk alone" could not make up for the depression which hit Liverpool supporters last night, as Guus Hiddink's positive approach paid in spades.

Big Sam can hardly go all out on Sat'dy, but if 'pool start with a reserve side, on the basis of never-say-die for the second leg, he may well be tempted to go for glory. What's to lose?

It's the early game, 12.45 on Sat'dy. I'm away abroad, but if anyone wants to write a report, I'll publish it.