Just to put a different point of view to the above, I'm looking to take my young lad to his first Liverpool game sometime before Christmas. I'm not stupid enough to decide it has to be against Arsenal, Chelsea, Spurs, Everton, Man u or even Wigan, I'm just looking for an easy game to get tickets to. Ideally the 3rd round home game in the League Cup would be the ideal choice against lower oppo so he can see a few goals, enjoy the game etc. Failing a home draw there I'd hope for a similar draw in the 3rd Rnd of the FA Cup. Obviously this type of game wouldnt be one to get the pulses racing in the local fans or indeed the overseas fans and so tickets may be a little easier to come by. For me, a 3 hour train ride away, its one I can make just taking 1 day off work and also its one where I'm likely to swear a little less!. I dont have a fancard so would be going thru the old fashioned way of ringing up etc etc. I appreciate what you say about people wanting to cherry pick games and see Liverpool v the top 4/5 teams in the league I'm certain it happens a lot but there are those of us out there who are happy with and indeed actively seeking tickets to a home game in the league cup against the likes of Rochdale for example! Anyway here's hoping for a home banker in the League cup in a couple of months. No jester hats included I promise!