Former Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez was often criticised for his dispassionate demeanour on the touchline. The ever-studious Spaniard would never celebrate when Liverpool scored, preferring instead to stay calm and analytical for the entire 90 minutes of practically every game. Some might argue that this approach is counter-productive, but in Dietmar Hamann's view, being calm on the sidelines

Former Liverpool midfielder Dietmar Hamann believes winning the Carling Cup would represent a major step forward for the club and put the Reds "back on the map".
Kenny Dalglish's team takes a 1-0 lead into Wednesday's semi-final second leg at Anfield against Manchester City, another of the ex-Germany international's sides.

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Victoria Beckham, sole provider of Harper Seven's ridiculous wardrobe, covers the March 2012 edition of Numero Tokyo in a to-die-for turquoise leather trench.

To put things into perspective, this was the "highlight" of our weekends.

Saturday

- Former Paraguay striker, Salvador Cabanas, made his triumphant return to professional football, two years after nearly dying from a gun shot to the head that's fragments are still partially lodged in his skull.

Dietmar Hamann was a fantastic player for Liverpool, and he will always be remembered for his European Cup-winning impact against AC Milan in Istanbul. The Kaiser left Anfield just two years into Rafa Benitez's reign, and in his new book 'The Didi Man: My Love Affair with Liverpool', he reveals some interesting insights into Benitez's managerial style.

By Chris Wright

Given the current penchant for the two-footed Exocet-style challenge as favoured by Glen Johnson among others, here is Pies' pick of the XI worst, shin-splintering, sinew-shredding, ligament-twanging, bone-flaking tackles to ever take place on a Premier League pitch (that we could find corresponding videos for).

Liverpool midfield legend Dietmar Hamann is a huge fan of summer signing Jordan Henderson, and his enthusiasm for the player is so great that he has total belief that the youngster will make it into the full England squad for Euro 2012.
Henderson has often been played out of position on the right this season but Hamann is confident it's only temporary
"I think he [Henderson] is one of the brightest English prospects, and Long-term, he probably will be a central midfielder for Liverpool".

Liverpool today announced they are backing the 2011 Soccer Prince - the X-Factor-style television program which aims to unearth football's next biggest star.
The Reds are the only Barclays Premier League team to support the initiative and are offering a one-year development program under their guidance to the winner.

Former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso has told how he feels the Spanish national side benefited from players moving to play in the Premier League, including himself.
Alonso moved to Anfield in 2004 and spent five years at the club under Rafa Benitez. He is still held in high regard by Liverpool supporters and always speaks affectionately of his time at the club, where he won the Champions League in 2005.

Dietmar Hamann quits Stockport

Former Liverpool and Manchester City midfielder Dietmar Hamann has resigned as manager of Blue Square Premier outfit Stockport. Hamann took over at Edgeley Park in the summer.

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A news article on 2011-11-07 16:23:35 from: The Mail

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Former Liverpool midfielder Dietmar Hamann has resigned as the manager of Stockport County after just 4 months in charge.
Hamann, who only recently spoke on LFC TV about how well things were going at Edgeley Park, made the following statement after his resignation:
"Following a meeting this morning between Lord Snape and myself I have tendered my resignation as manager of Stockport County.