Football: Benitez may hand Fowler Anfield debut; FA CUP FOURTH ROUND.Byline: BY IAN IAN Interactive Affiliate Network IAN i am nothing IAN Instrumentation & Automation News IAN Ianuarius (Latin: January) IAN Instituto Agronomico Nacional (Paraguay) IAN Incident Area Network DOYLE Daily Post Staff RAFAEL BENITEZ may hand Robbie Fowler Robert Bernard 'Robbie' Fowler, (born 9 April 1975 in Liverpool) is an English footballer who currently plays for Championship side Cardiff City. Fowler's career began with Liverpool,with whom he made his debut in 1993. his second Liverpool debut against Birmingham City at Anfield after seeing his side clinch their place in the fifth round of the FA Cup at Fratton Park Fratton Park is the home stadium of Portsmouth F.C., and is situated in the English city-port of Portsmouth. Description The stadium currently has four stands, all seated. The pitch runs from east to west. yesterday. Liverpool went through after a Steven Gerrard Steven George Gerrard MBE (IPA: ['stiːvn 'dʒɛɹɑːd]) (born 30 May, 1980, Whiston, Merseyside) is an English football player. He is the captain of Liverpool, where he wears the number 8 shirt. penalty and a second goal from John Arne Riise John Arne Semundseth Riise (born September 24, 1980 in Ålesund) is a Norwegian football player who currently plays for Liverpool F.C. Riise is renowned for the shooting power and accuracy of his favoured left foot, as well as his excellent physical conditioning, most notably his was enough to see off Harry Redknapp's Portsmouth in the fourth round tie on the South Coast. Despite looking in command with a 2-0 half-time lead, Sean Davis's headed goal in the 54th minute gave Pompey a lifeline. While Liverpool were not under any concerted pressure they still had an uneasy time before going through. While the Spaniard was happy to see his side move into the fifth round he admits this latest scare - after they had to come back from 3-1 down at Luton in round three in the previous round - could persuade him to give new signing Fowler a game against Birmingham on Wednesday night. The Spaniard said: "Our scouts advised he was a good signing to make and I have seen him several times. "He is a first-class finisher with so much passion for the club and now we just have to see how fit he is to decide whether he plays against Birmingham. "I think he is going to be a big asset for us. "I know he is glad to have signed and has taught me a new English phrase about being 'over the moon'." Pompey, though, felt aggrieved at the defeat. They were particularly upset by the award of the penalty against skipper Dejan Stefanovic for handball. Manager Harry Redknapp said: "I thought it was harsh. It hit him on the hand and wasn't deliberate. "It turned the game when we were going okay and soon afterwards we found ourselves two down when John Arne Riise's shot went through Andy O'Brien's legs. "I was looking for a reaction in the second half and I got it. "The boys showed a lot of character and if they can repeat that sort of performance in the league I am confident we can survive." Benitez explained: "I didn't see what happened for the penalty but a member of my staff did and he said it was a clear handball, while the second goal was a perfect strike." CAPTION(S): Jamie Carragher heads clear |
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