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Saturday 9th May 2009
Kick Off : 12:30 GMT
Venue : Ibrox
It's crunch time in the SPL, whoever wins this match will have their own fate in their own
hands.
Football: Torres on target as Liverpool crush Singapore
Liverpool arrived at Singapore in the second and last leg of their Asian Tour. With the boost of
news that talismanic captain, Steven Gerrard was cleared of his bar brawl, Liverpool turned on the
style against a sorry Singapore team.
Prior to the match, Singapore striker, Mohd Noh Alam Shah expressed to reporters that anything
could happen against Liverpool.
Above average finishing ability, Average rat-tail, Below average fitness
history
The Premier League is back, and while the World Cup is still top of mind
(especially for those Irish and French fans), the greatest league in the world is back from a two
week hiatus. Let's get to it:
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The Toffees are ready to up their bid for the Belgium international Steven Defour. Everton are set
to make a renewed bid to sign Standard Liege's highly-rated captain, Steven Defour. The Premier
League outfit reportedly had a €10.5 million (£9m) offer turned down by the player's club last
month but are ready to increase their efforts to [.
The list of nominees for the Professional Football Association ( PFA) awards for the 2008-09 season
have been released. The list for the PFA player of the year award is dominated by Manchester
United, with Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard being the only non United player in the six man
shortlist. Nominees for the PFA player of the [.
After Liverpool faced an early FA Cup exit to crosstown rivals Everton last night, Liverpool fans
were quick to harp about talismanic captain Steven Gerrard's injury. While there's no doubt that
his injury hampered Liverpool's ability to win against Everton, Liverpool now face a battle to turn
excuses into motivators.
Flying back to LAX yesterday, I had a layover in Chicago. I got off the plane and walked into the
United Airlines terminal - and was immediately surrounded by hundreds of travelers wearing those
goofy respiratory masks. I mean, hundreds. Women and men, young and old, all pretending to be
surgeons.
There won't be a sympathy vote PFA award for Sami Hyypia as he ends his ten year career with
Liverpool FC, but for Reds supporters his legend will remain as large as the 6′4 Finn
himself.
Bought from Willem II in 1999 for a mere £2.5m, Hyypia is easily one of the greatest bargains
in Liverpool's rich history.
A new photograph of Liverpool's third kit for the 2009-2010 season has been officially revealed
by the club website.
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is pictured wearing the European away kit for the 2009-2010
season. Designed and manufactured by Adidas, the new kit is white with the familiar three red
stripes from Adidas, while the sponsor name is shown in green.
Liverpool twice came from behind to defeat plucky Bolton at the Reebok by three goals to two
today.Despite conceding two goals to Kevin Nolan from a corner and Tamir Cohen, son of former Red
Avi, from a free kick, Liverpool with goals by great signing Glen Johnson and an out of touch
Fernando Torres drew us level.
Burnley v. Sunderland 12:45 GMT Team news: Burnley captain Steven Caldwell is still troubled by the
groin injury which has kept him off the pitch this season. Michael Duff is back from his ankle
injury, but is expected to start on the bench. Sunderland summer signing Lee Cattermole is a doubt
for the trip to Burnley, still suffering [.
Sunderland hosted Liverpool in the English Premier League on Saturday, October 17, 2009. Was
Liverpool able to win without Gerrard and Torres or did Sunderland continue their strong start to
the 2009-10 season? Here's a recap of the match along with video highlights.
Sunderland beats Liverpool 1-0 Video Highlights
Liverpool were without captain Steven Gerrard and leading scorer Fernando Torres as they
struggled at Sunderland.
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has admitted that he doesn't like seeing former
team-mate Michael Owen wearing a Man United shirt.
Gerrard told FourFourTwo magazine: "I don't like it. It's weird and doesn't look right.
"I played with him in the red of Liverpool since I was 10, so to see him in the red of United is
difficult for me.
While it's not the biggest upset of the season, the "magic of the FA Cup" has struck
Liverpool down once again. Okay, so maybe this was against a cross-town Premiership rival at
Goodison Park. But still - Liverpool should have won this game, and Rafa Benitez knows it. The
signs of a Liverpool loss were there early on, as captain Steven Gerrard suffered from an injury in
the 16th minute and had to be taken off.
Commemorations to mark the 20th anniversary of the Hillsborough stadium tragedy began Saturday with
a minute's silence before Liverpool's 4-0 victory over Blackburn.
Before the kickoff at Anfield, Blackburn's former Liverpool player, Stephen Warnock, carried a
wreath on to the pitch and laid it in front of the Kop.
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has stated that his side are able to cope in the absence of
captain Steven Gerrard.
The Reds have come under criticism for their results of late and the overwhelming conclusion to the
dip in form has been the absence of influential captain Gerrard.
The 28-year-old has been struggling with an injury for the past couple of weeks, meaning he has
missed key games in the club's season.
Wolverhampton Wanderers and Birmingham City have grabbed the two automatic Premier League promotion
spots by finishing first and second respectively in the Coca Cola Football League Championship
2008-09 season. Wolves won the league with 90 points from 46 games. Birmingham, who were relegated
from the Premier League last season, made an immediate return to the top [.
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard believes Lucas Leiva has a bright future at the club, despite some
of the Anfield Faithfull's criticism of the player.
The newly crowned Football Writer's Player of the year told the club's official website: "Lucas has
had criticism from people, and for me that's unfair.
Liverpool FC captain Steven Gerrard spoke of his relief on Friday following his speedy acquittal
from a charge of affray.
The jury cleared the midfielder of unjustly attacking a man in a bar after deliberating for just 70
minutes at Liverpool Crown Court.
Gerrard, 29, was greeted with cheers and shouts of "come on Rocky" outside the court following the
four-day trial.
Liverpool midfielder Alberto Aquilani has proclaimed that he will prove his worth to the club with
stellar performances once he is fully fit.
The former Roma player is currently recovering from a surgery on his ankle.
"I know Liverpool have spent millions on signing me but I'm here to prove I'm worth it," Aquilani
told the club's official website.
Tomorrow night England can put the heartache of missing out on a place in the European
Championships behind them by qualifying for the World Cup next summer. They take on Croatia, at
Wembley, knowing a win would guarantee them a place in South Africa and to add some extra spice to
an already hot encounter – the English also have a cause for revenge.
Jamie Carragher has said scouting for young talent abroad is perfectly acceptable - as long as it
is done within the rules.
The Liverpool defender, who came through the youth ranks on Merseyside alongside captain Steven
Gerrard, believes provided young English players are given the chance to prove themselves, then
bringing in foreign youngsters should be allowed.
Liverpool will be looking to kick-start their season when they welcome arch-rivals Manchester
United to Anfield on Sunday.
The Reds' 2-1 reverse at home to Lyon in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday was their fourth
consecutive loss - their worst run of results for 22 years - and defeat against United would
further increase the pressure on manager Rafa Benitez.
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard gave a frank assessment of his side's UEFA Champions League
performance after they were beaten 2-1 by Fiorentina at Anfield.
The Reds were already condemned to the obscurity of the Europa League prior to the match and were
guaranteed to finish third in Group E.
Merseyside footballing greats have recalled their reactions to the horror of Hillsborough on the
eve of the disaster's 20th anniversary.
Speaking ahead of today's emotional memorial service at Anfield, Kenny Dalglish, the Reds' boss at
the time, told the BBC the authorities should have delayed the game.
Three English clubs - Chelsea, Manchester United, and Arsenal - made it into the semi-finals of
the Champions League this week. Manchester United looked vulnerable after drawing the first leg of
their quarter-final tie with Porto at Old Trafford. But they squeaked by with a 1-0 win at Porto in
the second leg today, thanks largely to a superb, long-range strike from Cristiano Ronaldo.
According to a report in the British tabloid The Sun, Liverpool will be without their influential
captain Steven Gerrard for Tuesday's Premier League clash with Arsenal at Anfield.
The news, if true, will come as a major blow to the Reds' title challenge as they may have to win
every remaining game this season to stand a chance of overhauling Manchester United.
It's Manchester United who dominate this years shortlist for the PFA player of the year award.
Nemanja Vidic, Ryan Giggs, Rio Ferdinand, Cristiano Ronaldo and Edwin van der Sar have all been put
forward, along with Liverpool Captain Steven Gerrard. Vidic is strong favourite to claim the award,
despite a drop in form of late; he's helped by the fact the voting took place a few weeks ago.
It was announced tonight that Ryan Giggs has been named PFA Player Of The Year!
The 35 year old beat off competition from team-mates VDS, Nemanja Vidic, Ronaldo and Rio, as
well as Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard.
I want to first of all congratulate the legend that is Giggsy for winning an award that he
should have won years ago.
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard should be mentioned in the same breath as the best players in the
world, according to Fernando Torres, who even deems the Reds' talisman to be better than
Barcelona's Xavi.
Torres is currently on international duty with Spain, aiding his country's chances of progression
through the Confederations Cup semi-finals with a hat-trick against New Zealand.
Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez insists that captain Steven Gerrard has the full support of the
club.
The England international is currently on trial at Liverpool Crown Court on a charge of affray
following an incident at a Southport bar last December.
Gerrard is therefore absent from Liverpool's ongoing pre-season tour of the Far East, but Benitez
is confident his skipper will soon rejoin the rest of the squad.
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard found not guilty at Liverpool Crown Court Thank goodness justice
was done and seen to be done today at Liverpool Crown Court. Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard was
cleared of affray after admitting punching a man he thought might be about to punch him but now
admits wasn't about to punch him.
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez was delighted his captain Steven Gerrard could now "focus on
football" after being cleared of affray on Friday.
This has not been the smoothest of pre-seasons for Benitez, as injuries to Martin Skrtel and Nabil
El Zhar forced the pair to return to England for treatment, while speculation continued around the
futures of Xabi Alonso, Javier Mascherano and Alvaro Arbeloa.
Game : Chelsea FC vs Hull City Final score : Chelsea 2-1 Hull City ( Didier Drogba*2/Stephen Hunt)
A brace from Didier Drogba gave new Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti a win in his Premier League
managerial debut, and denied battling Hull City a point in the first game of the [...] Related
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- Wolves and Birmingham promoted to Premier League 2009-10 Edit- Burnley FC have joined Wolves
and Birmingham in the.
Editor's Note: Geoff Reid appears on WVHooligan each week. Today he returns to us with his
weekly series on the life of a Liverpool fan in America. Feel free to leave him your thoughts
below.
Premiership football is back in full swing and it doesn't feel any better does it? Well that
depends on who you ask.
Fernando Torres has insisted he is looking forward to staying at Liverpool for a long time to
come.
The Spanish striker has enjoyed two successful seasons with the Reds but speculation regularly
resurfaces linking him with a return to his homeland.
However, Torres maintains that he is enjoying life at Anfield and does not plan to leave in the
near future.
One of Sampdoria's protagonists in the early part of 2009-10 has been midfielder Andrea Poli, who
has revealed he draws inspiration from Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard.
"I know I'm young and still need to improve," he explained to La Gazzetta dello Sport.
"I'm also sure that Samp is the best club to help me achieve this goal.
Rafa Benitez must be blowing a gasket this week with the news that three of his players have picked
up injuries playing for their countries when they had already qualified for the World Cup.
Key striker for the reds, Fernando Torres had to be taken off at the weekend on 54mins with a leg
strain with his International manager Del Bosques saying he will only play this Wednesday in
another meaningless match, 'if he is 100% fit.
Sunderland v Liverpool
Stadium: Stadium of Light Sunderland, England
Competition: English Premier League
Date: 17 October 2009
Kickoff: 16:00 BST, 15:00 GMT, 10:00 EST
Sunderland hosts Liverpool as the English Premier League returns to action after the
international break.
It was a statement game.
The Premier League has long been a test of consistency more than quality. A feature of the
last season-plus has been Liverpool's success against Manchester United, Chelsea, and, to a lesser
extent, Arsenal. Sunday's 2-0 Anfield win was the third consecutive against the champions in the
league.
