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October 24, 2008

Big weekend for…

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As we arrive at the quarter mark for the current Premier League season the standings are starting to take shape, although who would have ever thought we would see Tottenham rock bottom or Hull City in the Champions League places. As such it is another big weekend of fixtures coming up and about [. Click to continue reading...

October 6, 2008

Carson's talent wasted by Benitez?

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Following the arrival of Brazilian Diego Cavalieri at Anfield and with Pepe Reina the Reds' established and undisputed number one goalkeeper, it looks increasingly likely that highly-rated Scott Carson will depart Liverpool for good this summer. With newly-promoted Stoke City... Click to continue reading...

Should Rafa stop Mascherano going to the Olympics?

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With Xabi Alonso's future at Anfield still under scrutiny despite Juventus' admission that they have completed their summer recruitment drive, and Lucas, Ryan Babel and Javier Mascherano having been called up by their respective countries, do you think Rafa Benitez... Click to continue reading...

September 30, 2008

MARK LAWRENSON: Signs That This Could Be Benitez’s Year

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WHISPER it softly, but Liverpool are showing signs of putting together a genuine title challenge.

And it may be that manager Rafael Benitez is prepared to gamble more on Premier League success this year than in the past.

He is putting out his most attacking teams since arriving perhaps in the realisation that it is no use drawing games if you want to finish as champions. Click to continue reading...

Mascherano fit for PSV Clash

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Javier Mascherano and Yossi Benayoun are both fit to start in tomorrow's clash with PSV at Anfield, having missed the win over Everton through Injury.

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Agger - I'm Happy at Liverpool

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Daniel Agger has spoken out to quash rumours he is unhappy at Anfield, by insisting he wants to stay and fight for his place in the side.

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September 28, 2008

Real Madrid want £10m Liverpool star: Would Rafa sell?

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This disillusioned Anfield man is apparently not keen on signing a new contract and according to this source this has led to interest from Spanish giants Real Madrid. Real Madrid are keen on Liverpool defender Daniel Agger (The People) Agger, 23, is a top-quality centre back who has impressed the Merseyside crowd . Click to continue reading...

History Is On Liverpool's Side

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Liverpool can all but end PSV's Champions League interests with a victory that would put them on the brink of qualification for the next round.

The Dutch side arrive at Anfield on Tuesday for the second round of matches in Group D already smarting after being comprehensively beaten 3-0 in their opening home match with Atletico Madrid. Click to continue reading...

September 27, 2008

Rooney: United, Chelsea and Arsenal All Above Liverpool

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Liverpool beat United at Anfield a couple of weeks ago for the first time since 2001. We're not big on records, we'll never go a season unbeaten and we won't go years without losing at Old Trafford, but the fact that Liverpool couldn't even beat us on our home turf was something I enjoyed. So, that's [. Click to continue reading...

September 26, 2008

Babel And Riera Key For Liverpool

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Following Albert Riera's timely arrival at Liverpool on the last day of the transfer window, Rafa Benitez finally has two good wide players to deploy in his line-up who he can trust to produce excellent performances consistently.

Ryan Babel can be played on either flank, but now that the left-footed Riera has turned up he should be placed on the right-hand side of Liverpool's previously rigid midfield. Click to continue reading...

Brazilian star’s thumbs-up for Liverpool

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Brazilian goalkeeper Diego Cavalieri was signed by Liverpool this summer but he was already reported to be frustrated with no matches for the Reds under his belt. Now it has emerged that he is quite happy at Anfield and is quite glad to carry on under manager Rafael Benitez. Cavalieri ... Click to continue reading...

Are Liverpool planning major transfer swoop on Spurs?

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Liverpool have been linked with a move to sign highly-rated England winger Aaron Lennon from struggling Tottenham Hotspur in January. Anfield manager Rafael Benitez seems to be using strikers as wingers and it has been said that the former Valencia coach wants to alter that. Liverpool are set to dig . Click to continue reading...

Reina: Derby Win Will Erase Failure

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Pepe Reina knows Liverpool cannot afford many more league "failures" like Saturday's draw with Stoke if they are to challenge for the title.

The Reds were being touted as real contenders for glory after their 2-1 home victory over Manchester United, but they followed that with a 0-0 home draw against newly-promoted Stoke. Click to continue reading...

September 25, 2008

Liverpool in £15m bid for Spurs defender

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Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez is reported to be eager to land Tottenham Hotspur's highly-rated Wales left back Gareth Bale in January - for £15 million. The Anfield side are looking to add depth to their squad in mid-season and are likely to go player-shopping inthe new year. They have a number . Click to continue reading...

A reminder of what happened last time Liverpool played Everton

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The last time Liverpool and Everton met in a Merseyside derby, Fernando Torres scored the only goal of the game at Anfield to give the Reds the win, watch Torres score the winner here!

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A reminder of what happened last time Liverpool played Everton

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The last time Liverpool and Everton met in a Merseyside derby, Fernando Torres scored the only goal of the game at Anfield to give the Reds the win, watch Torres score the winner here!

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Liverpool FC Veteran Hyypia’s Wembley Ambition

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SAMI HYYPIA has revealed a burning desire to appear at Wembley before the end of his Liverpool career.

The Finland international defender skippered Rafael Benitez's side as they saw off Crewe Alexandra 2-1 on Wednesday to move into the last 16 of the Carling Cup.

Hyypia, who at 34 is now in his 10th season at Anfield, has reached the final of the competition three times with the club, winning the trophy in 2001 and 2003 and a beaten finalist in 2005. Click to continue reading...

September 24, 2008

Liverpool To Make £8million January Swoop For Spurs' Lennon?

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Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez is reportedly considering a January swoop for Tottenham Hotspur winger Aaron Lennon, with the England International also said to be attracting attention from Aston Villa and Newcastle United.

21-year-old Lennon has been at White Hart Lane since joining from Leeds United in 2005, but despite making a promising start to his career at the North London side, which forced him into the England squad, Lennon has not pushed on to become the star many thought he would at Spurs. Click to continue reading...

Rafael Benitez: I Had To Call On Fernando Torres

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RELIEVED Rafael Benitez admitted he had to turn to Fernando Torres to help his second-string Liverpool sidestep a Carling Cup scare last night.

The Spaniard's side edged past Coca-Cola League One outfit Crewe Alexandra with a 2-1 home victory in their third round tie.

Daniel Agger gave Liverpool the lead with a brilliant 20-yard free-kick on 15 minutes, only for Michael O'Connor to equalise for the visitors 10 minutes later. Click to continue reading...

Pennant Hopes For More Chances

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Jermaine Pennant is hopeful he can force his way back into contention for a regular place in Liverpool's starting line-up after an impressive performance in their 2-1 Carling Cup win over Crewe.

Pennant was a constant menace on the right flank and delivered the cross for Lucas to score the winning goal after Daniel Agger's free-kick had given Liverpool the lead on Tuesday night. Click to continue reading...

September 23, 2008

Rafa names strong side for Carling Cup tie against Crewe - Torres on the bench if needed!

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Rafael Benitez has named a strong side to face Crewe tonight at Anfield, with Babel and Ngog starting upfront.

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Rafa names strong side for Carling Cup tie against Crewe - Torres on the bench if needed!

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Rafael Benitez has named a strong side to face Crewe tonight at Anfield, with Babel and Ngog starting upfront.

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Give Vitor Flora and David Ngog a chance to shine against Crewe!

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Liverpool play Crewe in the Carling Cup tonight at Anfield; and there's no way Rafa is going to play his big guns against lower league opposition so why not give David Ngog and Vitor Flora a chance upfront?

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Give Vitor Flora and David Ngog a chance to shine against Crewe!

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Liverpool play Crewe in the Carling Cup tonight at Anfield; and there's no way Rafa is going to play his big guns against lower league opposition so why not give David Ngog and Vitor Flora a chance upfront?

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September 22, 2008

Liverpool ready for INCREDIBLE £6m signing!

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According to this source Rafa will go head to head with neighbours Everton for the signing of a former Anfield legend! Don't forget to check out Online Football Manager! Newcastle striker Michael Owen is a target for Merseyside rivals Liverpool and Everton. The 28-year-old's contract expires in the summer and is free . Click to continue reading...

Yankee Stadium: historia que crea precedencia

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Desconozco mucho de temas legales, pero más de una vez hemos oído que muchas resoluciones de un juez pueden apoyarse en un caso anterior de características similares. El cierre del histórico Yankee Stadium enfrenta a dos puntos de vista: el romanticismo deportivo y al negocio actual del deporte. Es bien importante que señalemos que la mercadotecnia, la [. Click to continue reading...

Kuyt: We Want Goals

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Liverpool forward Dirk Kuyt admitted to being frustrated in the wake of his side's goalless draw with Stoke City at Anfield but insisted that their opponents' defensive outlook was a compliment for the hosts. The ex-Feyenoord man wants to make amends in the Reds' upcoming matches.

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Has Fernando Torres Lost His Touch For Liverpool FC?

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It's difficult to work out what was the bigger shock at Anfield on Saturday – Stoke gaining a point or the strange feeling that many among the Liverpool faithful are not happy with Fernando Torres' form.

It's not long since ‘El Nino' could do no wrong it seemed.

As Liverpool's record signing's debut season in England went on, he just got better and better. Click to continue reading...

Benitez Backing Goalshy Strikers

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Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez insists he is not concerned by the lack of goals from strikers Fernando Torres and Robbie Keane.

Torres has netted only one goal in seven appearances this season, while Keane has yet to open his account since joining from Tottenham in July - and both struggled as Liverpool drew 0-0 with Stoke at Anfield on Saturday. Click to continue reading...

LFC 0 - 0 Stoke

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The celebration that died in vain. What a queer match. According to all of the crystal balls in the world, the Reds were supposed to hand Stoke City their ass on Saturday, but instead had to settle for a measly point.

Some would say that one of the problems was that Torres was not match fit yet.

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September 21, 2008

Kuyt Support For Torres & Keane As Dutchman Says ‘No Worries’ On Lack Of Goals By Liverpool Strike Duo

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Liverpool's Dirk Kuyt has given support to strikers Fernando Torres and Robbie Keane both of whom are looking to be amongst the goals but have been frustrated in their endeavour, as the Reds were held to a goalless draw by new-entrants Stoke City at Anfield on Saturday.

Spanish ace Torres has the record of being the most prolific foreign striker in the Premiership debut campaign following his last season's tally of 24 league goals. Click to continue reading...

September 20, 2008

Once Keane Breaks Anfield Duck He Won't Stop Scoring, Says Torres

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Fernando Torres believes the slow start to Robbie Keane's Liverpool career will be forgotten once the Republic of Ireland international gets his first goal for the club. The Spain striker, who scored three goals in his first eight appearances after moving to Merseyside from Atlético Madrid, expects his forward partner to make up for lost time once he has broken his duck. Click to continue reading...

Liverpool Charged Over Ziege Approach

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LIVERPOOL have been charged by the Premier League with making an illegal approach for former player Christian Ziege while he was at Middlesbrough.

Ziege, the German international defender now at Tottenham, has also been charged in connection with the transfer.

Both the Anfield club and Ziege have been given 14 days to respond to the charges, and are likely to face a Premier League disciplinary commission. Click to continue reading...

Slow Starter Keane Given Double Boost To Confidence

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MISFIRING striker Robbie Keane has been given a double vote of confidence that he'll soon be hitting the goals trail – by both strike partner Fernando Torres and manager Rafael Benitez.

Despite netting for the Republic of Ireland against Norway last month, Keane, who will be hoping to open his account this afternoon against a Stoke side who have conceded 12 goals in five games this season, has so far failed to find the goals to justify his £20million price tag since arriving at Anfield. Click to continue reading...

September 19, 2008

Rafa: We Must Respect Stoke

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Despite overcoming Manchester United in their last Premier League encounter, Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez has issued a caveat to his side ahead of this weekend's clash with Stoke City.

Brazilian full-back Fabio Aurelio is set to remain sidelined with the calf injury that prevented him taking to the field in the midweek win over Marseille. Click to continue reading...
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