I was just responding to the "if he does god knows whats going on" part of your post. He can start in any of the games up until the 13th and still appeal (or decide not to).
The only logical reason for not starting him tonight would be if we've already let it be known we're not appealing and his ban would start straight away. I'd assume we'd have known about that if it was the case though.
Oh i know i wasnt having a dig or anything, Turns out were not appealing so does miss tonight.
Well Carroll will finally get a run of games i guess if Gerrard sets him up like he did at the weekend twice he might score a few goals.