Soccer Blogs Posts Tagged Liverpool

Should Premiership teams be allowed to field their reserve sides in the lower divisions?

2008-09-05T22:31:00+00:00

The takeover of Manchester City by the Abu Dhabi United Group has sparked fears that their thriving academy may suffer and inevitably it will be much more difficult for the next generation of footballers to break into the first-team. The question being asked is can a more effective method of bridging the gap between the reserves and the first team be developed?

Rafa sings Riera's praises

2008-09-05T21:20:14+00:00

Rafael Benitez today praised Albert Riera's qualities to reassure fans who have judged him before he has set foot on the pitch at Anfield.

Riera: I'm ready for Liverpool

2008-09-05T20:25:18+00:00

New signing Albert Riera has asked fans not to judge him on his loan spell at Manchester City, saying he has improved since then as a player.

Carragher lives a bizarre life

2008-09-05T18:10:00+00:00

Just out some of the stories that the Liverpool defender shares.

First comes dating advice from Sven (I got this off the BBC rumors site, but it's gone now):

"There's no need to have girls in the team hotel. If you see someone you like, just get her phone number and arrange to go to her house after the game.

Liverpool's Albert Riera Is Keen On Manchester United Repeat

2008-09-05T16:30:00+00:00

ALBERT RIERA is hoping to repeat his first experience of English football by helping Rafael Benitez finally break his Manchester United hoodoo.

The Spain international left-winger was unveiled at Melwood yesterday after arriving from Espanyol on Monday's transfer deadline day for an initial £5.

Benayoun Turned Down Moscow Riches To Stay With Liverpool

2008-09-05T16:27:00+00:00

Yossi Benayoun rejected an astonishing £3.5million signing-on fee and double your money offer from Spartak Moscow to stay with Liverpool.

The Israel captain, currently on around £50,000 a week at Anfield, was the subject of a lucrative offer from the wealthy Russian side believed to be worth around £100,000 a week but Benayoun made it clear he wanted to further his career with Liverpool.

Pepe Reina Eyes Atlético Future

2008-09-05T16:26:00+00:00

Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina has admitted that if he should return to Spain one day, Atlético Madrid would be his first choice destination.

The 26 year old shot stopper is back on his homeland this week to help his country prepare for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Bosnia-Herzegovina and Armenia.

Pennant To Pen New Reds Deal

2008-09-05T16:24:00+00:00

Jermaine Pennant is set to extend his contract with Liverpool, although questions remain over his future at the club.

According to The Times, the Reds will take up their option to add a fourth year to Pennant's current deal, which will expire at the end of the season.

However, there are still doubts over the 25-year-old's long-term prospects at Anfield, especially as he is yet to feature at all for the club this season.

Ablett Reveals Reserves Disappointment

2008-09-05T16:22:00+00:00

Liverpool reserves manager Gary Ablett has spoken of the frustrations that three of his team-members feel having been promoted to the first team for pre-season, only to be drawn back into the reserves for the current campaign.

Gary Ablett has explained to the club's official website the tough time he has boosting the morale of young trident Stephen Darby, Jay Spearing and Daniel Pacheco, after they experienced life with the first team during pre-season, only to be demoted back to participate in the reserves league.

Riera On Torres, Rafa and Expectations

2008-09-05T16:17:00+00:00

New signing Albert Riera has revealed he will thrive on the challenge of creating goalscoring chances for 'one of the best strikers in the world'.

Firstly Albert, there was interest in you from a number of clubs so why was Liverpool your number one choice?

I had a clear idea from the first time Espanyol told me there were some offers.

Gareth Barry: Liverpool Summer Transfer Saga Hit Me Hard

2008-09-05T16:14:00+00:00

Gareth Barry goes into England's World Cup qualifying campaign admitting he lost his focus over the summer.

The midfielder was at the centre of a bitter £18million tug-of-war between Aston Villa and Liverpool which became the summer's longest-running transfer saga.

It even led to England boss Fabio Capello admitting he was concerned at Barry's drop in form during last month's friendly with the Czech Republic at Wembley.

Why So Many British Asians Choose LFC

2008-09-05T16:10:00+00:00

The lifelong Red has spent the last year researching and writing a book on the subject.

The Asian Liverbird, which was commissioned by the club after an approach by Bhana, explores how immigrants from Asia came to choose LFC upon arriving in England in the Sixties and Seventies and why, generations later, their children and grandchildren are still wearing red.

Riera Wants Silverware At Anfield

2008-09-05T16:08:00+00:00

Albert Riera believes that Liverpool will be able to challenge for all four trophies that they are competing for this season after joining the club at the end of the transfer window.

The former Espanyol winger knows that expectations at Anfield are high and is confident that the current squad has the ability to try and win the quadruple this term.

Newcastle midfielder gets a six-game ban for attacking Manchester City team-mate: Should it be six months instead or does he deserve fresh start?

2008-09-05T15:52:28+00:00

Before attacking a teenager on the streets of Liverpool, Joey Barton let loose on his then-Manchester City team-mate Ousmane Dabo, and originally protested that he had given the Frenchman a good hiding for his own self-defence. The Newcastle midfielder has now admitted he was guilty and has got away with .

Europe’s 10 Most Overpriced Transfers; Or: Prem Transfer Roundup.

2008-09-05T14:00:16+00:00

Sadly, we could've turned this thing into an all-Prem list, but did our best to look elsewhere. Didn't turn out so well. The problem is so many sums paid in the Premiership dwarf that of those in other leagues - Serie A, Bundesliga, La Liga, Ligue 1, etc. - that it can make their normally [...]

Manchester United still bigger than Manchester City

2008-09-05T13:52:18+00:00

Chelsea supporters are often mocked by their Liverpool and United counterparts for not having much of a history, at least not a glorious one. It appears as though Manchester City fans may also be directed with some of this banter, as the club set about trying to transform themselves from ...

The Premiership Talk Friday Five: $1,000,000,000,000

2008-09-05T13:00:08+00:00

With this weekend being an international week, this edition of the Premiership Talk Friday Five takes one last glance at the world of transfers. Manchester City's new ownership - valued at approximately $1 trillion - didn't pull off as many transfer coups as they hoped, but Robinho could soon be joined by some of the [.

‘Forget my Manchester City spell, I’ll be brilliant for Liverpool’ claims winger

2008-09-05T12:52:18+00:00

It's been a slow start for the Reds, who might consider themselves lucky to still be in the Champions League and to have seven points from three games in the Premier League. Liverpool have been devoid of ideas going forward, with the team failing to create too many chances for ...

Football makes ‘Sweet Dreams’ come true

2008-09-05T10:35:19+00:00

You know what really stood out about the recently closed transfer window? Not the brinksmanship, the complaints about tapping up, or even the idea of billion-dollar teams squabbling over a couple million pounds. The one thing that really stood out to me was all the talk about "dream moves." It seemed like every high-profile star that [.

Newcastle’s Four Managers In 15 Months – Some Stability

2008-09-05T10:23:19+00:00

Glenn Roeder was sacked in May of last year, and since then he has been replaced by Sam Allardyce and then Sam was replaced by Kevin Keegan, two big names in football, with the latter already being a legend not only on Tyneside, but in Liverpool and around the world. Mike Ashley - dragging Newcastle United [.

Egg and chips - por favor grasos

2008-09-05T07:10:57+00:00

It infuriates me when people are judged on their appearance. Just because Rafa Benitez is a tubby mess, this does not give opposing supporters the right to abuse him. The Aston Villa supporters went well over the top with their 'Fat Spanish Waiter' banner. Admittedly, he is carrying a few stone overweight, and he's [.

Setanta Sports Canada Live Matches

2008-09-04T22:41:02+00:00

SETANTA SPORTS CANADA LIVE EVENTS Friday, September 5 to Sunday, September 14 (All times subject to change) All times Eastern SOCCER BARCLAYS PREMIER LEAGUE Liverpool vs. Manchester United Saturday September 13 @ 7:30 AM Blackburn Rovers vs. Arsenal Saturday September 13 @ 9:40 AM Manchester City vs.

Benitez is scared of City's money

2008-09-04T20:59:00+00:00

The Big Four isn't supposed to get scared.

Come on Rafa. Just cause City's owners have more money than god, you can't show emotion. You can't crack.

'If we are talking about spending money then maybe Manchester City will win the title this year.'

I think Liverpool should be kicked out of the Big Four.

Liverpool star in incredibly FUNNY admission: This is hilarious!

2008-09-04T16:52:43+00:00

Jamie Carragher has gone up 100% in my estimation. Don't get me wrong, I liked the guy before for his workmanlike never-say-die attitude but recent excerpts from his autobiography have been truly hilarious and make the Liverpool legend come across in a whole new light! Don't forget to check out Online .

Jermaine Pennant Still In Liverpool FC Plans

2008-09-04T16:37:00+00:00

RAFAEL BENITEZ has assured Jermaine Pennant he won't freeze him out at Liverpool.

The Anfield manager was prepared to let the winger leave the club during the recent transfer window.

Pennant had talks with both Stoke City and Blackburn Rovers but ultimately declined the advances of both clubs.

Liverpool FC Fans Back Jamie Carragher: You've Got It Right Over England

2008-09-04T16:36:00+00:00

LIVERPOOL fans have given Jamie Carragher their backing after the Reds star admitted he has always put club before country.

Carragher came in for a storm of criticism yesterday after extracts of his forthcoming autobiography were published in a national newspaper in which he revealed an England defeat "never hurt me in the same way as losing for my club".

Jamie Carragher: Winning The Premier League Is Now An Obsession

2008-09-04T16:32:00+00:00

I stare at my medal collection and there's a gaping, lingering hole.

It's a void I fear will never be filled before that dreaded moment when I wear the red shirt for the last time.

Since I turned 30, the pain of having no title medal seems to have intensified. I can't even really argue we've come close to ending our Premier League drought.

Benitez Welcomes Riera To Liverpool But Fears Market Inflation Due To City Cash Injection

2008-09-04T16:29:00+00:00

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez welcomed new signing Albert Riera to Anfield today - then admitted the player's former Premier League employers could be title contenders this season.

The Spanish winger spent six months on loan with Manchester City in his previous spell in English football and although it was an unmemorable stint for player and club, the prospects of both have flourished this week.

Riera: Don't Judge Me On City Spell

2008-09-04T16:26:00+00:00

Albert Riera today vowed to prove his worth at Anfield and insisted fans shouldn't judge him on his last spell in English football with Manchester City.

On the day Rafael Benitez unveiled his deadline day signing to the media at Melwood, Riera insisted his game has developed during the three years he has since spent in Spain - and now he can't wait to make an impact on Merseyside.

Liverpool’s Arbeloa Feels Torres Can Stamp His Class

2008-09-04T16:24:00+00:00

Liverpool right back Alvaro Arbeloa is certain that his team mate Fernando Torres can move past his 33 goals, which he scored last season and make an even bigger mark in the Premier League.

Torres, who joined the Reds last season from Atletico Madrid for a fee of £20million and became the first Liverpool player to score 20 league goals in a single campaign since Robbie Fowler along with breaking Ruud van Nistelrooy's record for Manchester United, for most Premiership goals by a foreign player in their debut season.