Houllier remains confident

Last updated : 08 January 2003 By Chris Maxwell
A first half goal from Neil Mellor had looked like securing a vital lead, but a double from Michael Tonge leaves the Reds with much to do. Houllier, though, is looking forward to the Anfield match.

He said:"I am very disappointed to have lost. But it is only half-time. This is a competition played over two legs. In the first leg you either put yourself in a good position or you don't. We are in the middle.

"The second leg is at Anfield, in front of our own crowd and hopefull on a better pitch. We are looking forward to it."