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Liverpool Football Club have today finally announced the signing of Maxi Rodriguez on a free
transfer from Atletico Madrid, who has signed a 3 and half year contract at Anfield. The worst kept
secret of the transfer window has finally been made public, the Argentine will wear number 17.
Liverpool have been linked with the likes of Marouane Chamakh, Kenwyne Jones & Emile Heskey during
this transfer window; but who do you think Rafa Benitez should try and sign? We'd all like to see
David Villa lining up alongside Torres; but realistically it's never going to happen. Who do you
think should be our number 1 [.
Far be it for me to know how Steven Gerrard really feels but if today's reports are true, the
skipper is being considered in tomorrow night's league match against Wolves. The Guardian, amongst
others, is reporting that Gerrard returned the Melwood over the weekend to train. Benitez even went
as far as to hint that [.
Liverpool are to sign Maxi Rodriguez on a six month loan deal from Atletico Madrid, according to
reports. The first to break the story was the excellent Well Red blog, while today the Liverpool
Echo says the Argentinian is a target for Benitez who wants him on a six month loan. Rodriguez
scored against Liverpool for Atletico [.
Liverpool are to sign Maxi Rodriguez on a six month loan deal from Atletico Madrid, according to
reports. The first to break the story was the excellent Well Red blog, while today the Liverpool
Echo says the Argentinian is a target for Benitez who wants him on a six month loan. Rodriguez
scored against Liverpool for Atletico [.
Rafael Benitez insists he will field a strong team against Reading in the FA Cup this weekend, and
that the competition is a priority for him this season. Rafa has tasted FA Cup success before
having won the trophy in 2006, and is keen to repeat that task this year: "It's always been
important but you [.
Liverpool Manager Rafael Benitez says he will be looking to strengthen his side in the transfer
window should the opportunity arise. It's no secret we need better players, and to get rid of the
underachievers; something Benitez has picked up on and says there is interest in certain players :
"We are working hard and trying [.
Rafa Benitez has named his side to face Reading in the FA Cup replay at Anfield tonight, with
Alberto Aquilani again in the starting line up. The team in full is: Cavalieri, Degen, Carragher,
Agger, Insua, Aquilani, Lucas, Benayoun, Kuyt, Gerrard, Torres. Subs: Aurelio, Babel, Ngog,
Spearing, Skrtel, Gulacsi, Pacheco.
Fernando Torres has come off injured in the game against Reading; with a twisted knee. It is not
thought to be a serious injury, although we won't know for definate until tomorrow how bad it is.
David N'gog replaced Torres in the tie against Reading.
Fernando Torres has expressed his delight at the signing of former Atletico team mate Maxi
Rodriguez, who finally joined Liverpool today. They played together in Madrid and will now do so
again at Anfield, a move that has thrilled Torres:"He has a very good mentality a winner, just like
every Argentinean player.
Liverpool are winning 1-0 at Half time against Reading in the FA Cup 3rd round replay thanks to an
own goal on the stroke of half time. In a fairly boring first half, only Benayoun and N'Gog had
tested the Reading goalkeeper, before Gerrard played a 1-2 with N'Gog in the box then sent a cross
[...]
Liverpool Boss Rafa Benitez has today spoken about finally completing the transfer of Maxi
Rodriguez, and how he is positive the Argentine will become a hit at Anfield. Rodriguez signed on a
3 and half year deal today; much to the delight of the Red's manager: "We were looking for players
with character and a good [.
More bad news for Liverpool fans; after Fernando Torres went off injured against Reading in the FA
Cup tie in the first half, Stevie Gerrard failed to make it out for the second half with a groin
injury. Gerrard was involved in the move that resulted in an own goal from Reading, but Ryan Babel
was [.
Rafa Benitez has made 6 changes to the side that faced Reading in the FA Cup this week, with new
signing Maxi Rodriguez on the bench in the early kick off game. The team in full is: Reina,
Carragher, Skrtel, Kyrgiakos, Insua, Lucas, Mascherano, Degen, Aurelio, Kuyt, Ngog. Subs:
Cavalieri, Pacheco, Darby, Spearing, Riera, Rodriguez, Aquilani.
It is all too easy to jump on the bandwagon and criticise the side based on this season; in recent
weeks we have seen many former players calling for Rafa's head; yet today Peter Beardsley has come
out and spoken some sense by saying Liverpool should stand by their man in charge; Rafael Benitez.
Beardsley will [.
This weekend has seen the old recurring theme of stories that Gerrard is set to leave Anfield; all
started by the Daily Star. The same article has been published twice this week in a bid to create a
media frenzy, which in all likeliness is a total non starter. The offending article can be seen
here.
The age old theory that 1000 monkeys on 1000 typewriters could recreate the works of William
Shakespeare has today been put to bed, as the mob jumped on the bandwagon to try and force Rafa out
by printing page after page of drivel ruled this theory out. The Infinite Monkey theorem states
that a monkey hitting [.
The line up to face Spurs at Anfield tonight has been announced with Dirk Kuyt starting upfront.
The line ups for both teams are: Liverpool: Reina, Carragher, Skrtel, Kyrgiakos, Insua, Degen,
Mascherano, Lucas, Riera, Aquilani, Kuyt. Subs: Cavalieri, Maxi, Babel, Ngog, Spearing, Darby,
Pacheco. Tottenham: Gomes, Corluka, Dawson, King, Bale, Modric, Jenas, Palacios, Kranjcar, Crouch,
Defoe.
Rafa Benitez has given Maxi Rodriguez his first start for Liverpool tonight as he lines up
alongside Steven Gerrard to face Wolves. The team in full is Liverpool: Reina, Carragher, Insua,
Skrtel, Kyrgiakos, Mascherano, Lucas, Gerrard, Riera, Maxi, Kuyt. Subs: Cavalieri, Aquilani, Babel,
Ngog, Degen, Darby, Pacheco.
Liverpool drew 0-0 with Wolves this evening, failing to close the gap on Spurs in 4th place who
beat Fulham 2-0. Maxi Rodriguez got his debut, while Stevie Gerrard returned to first team action
having been out since the FA Cup game against Reading in which he came off injured at half time.
Riera had a couple [.
Alberto Aquliani has returned to the starting line up against Bolton today at Anfield, with Lucas
going onto the bench. N'Gog starts upfront; with Kuyt, Gerrard and Riera behind him. The team in
full is: Reina, Insua, Carragher, Skrtel, Kyrgiakos, Mascherano, Aquilani, Gerrard, Riera, Kuyt,
Ngog. Subs: Cavalieri, Agger, Rodriguez, Babel, Lucas, Darby, Pacheco.
