Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher are as important to Liverpool FC now as they were when they started out on their sparkling Anfield careers more than a decade ago, according to Gary McAllister.
Injury has restricted Gerrard to just two starts this season, while Carragher has been forced to settle for a place on the subs bench since a calf strain saw him miss two rare games through injury.

Liverpool need Steven Gerrard fit to lead by example for summer signings, says Gary McAllister

The England midfielder has not featured for Kenny Dalglish's side since October 22, and the ex-Anfield man believes that the club captain could help the new arrivals bed in

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Jordan Henderson hasn't had many opportunities this season to play in his preferred central midfield position, but he got his chance against QPR yesterday, and former Liverpool stars Gary Gillespie and Gary McAllister were very impressed with his performance.Gillespie, who was commentating on the game for LFC TV alongside McAllister, enthused:"That's probably Henderson's best performance so far

www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OIg_rIj_vM Gary Speed appeared on Football Focus, the BBC football show, earlier on Saturday alongside former Leeds United teammate Gary McAllister for a discussion regarding several topics. Eerily, it would be his last TV...
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Mark Lawrenson blog: It's the man Gary Speed was that makes this so hard to accept

Gary Speed was in typical mood laughing, joking, full of enthusiasm about life, his career and family. That was on Saturday afternoon at the BBC studios. Myself and Alan Shearer sat watching the lunchtime kick-off, preparing for Match of the Day.

By Chris Wright

This really is terrible. The Football Association of Wales have confirmed reports that Wales manager Gary Speed has been found dead at his Cheshire home after apparently committing suicide this morning. 'No suspicious circumstances' is the official Police line.

Building up to this week's final round of group qualifying fixtures for the 2012 European Championships, BBC Radio Scotland has produced short audio pastiches daily on their Sportsound programme featuring new interviews with former Scottish national team players along with rebroadcasting some audio caught in the moment after some big matches.

Gary McAllister believes Luis Suarez has already proven he was well worth the £24 million Liverpool paid to sign him from Ajax in January.
Suarez has quickly established himself as one of the most feared forwards in the Barclays Premier League thanks to his supreme movement and clinical finishing.

Gary McAllister believes it will take time for Andy Carroll and Jordan Henderson to bed in at Liverpool.
Carroll moved to Anfield in January but has so far just scored four goals in 17 appearances, whilst Henderson has struggled to impress in the Reds' midfield.
But former midfielder McAllister isn't too worried about the slow start the pair have had on Merseyside and claims the expectations at the club will have been a surprise to them.

Gary McAllister looks back on his career and talks Liverpool, Leeds and Villa

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Joey Barton and 10 brilliant free transfers including Ian Wright, Gary McAllister and Brad Friedel

Joey Barton could turn out to be the bargain of the season

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Gary Mac: Adam will adapt quickly

Gary McAllister believes Charlie Adam has the ability and belief to adapt very quickly to life at Liverpool.

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I don't know if a player or manager has ever literally been 'unveiled', but I'd love to see it happen once and, given the odd nature of this whole appointment, this would have been an ideal occasion. Can you imagine if a claret & blue chequered sheet was whipped away matador style to reveal the new manager sheepishly sat there waiting for questions?

By Chris Wright

In which Scouse crooner Wayne Rooney serenades new flames Andy Carroll and Gary McAllister with a beautiful, tear-inducing rendition of 'Yesterday' before breaking into a Beatles medley (with a bit of Oasis thrown in at the end for good measure) in a bar in Barbados.

A Scouser, a Geordie and a Scotsman go to the beach... It's not uncommon for a few of football's bachelors to hit Las Vegas, Miami or (back in the day) Ayia Napa together during the close season. But OTP can't pretend we expected to see Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney, Liverpool striker Andy Carroll and [.

By Chris Wright

Shortly before close of play last night, Aston Villa released a statement to confirm that Gerard Houllier had indeed left the club on health grounds after only nine months in charge at Villa Park.

Houllier was forced to miss the last five games of the Premier League season after his dicky ticker played up again in April, with assistant manager Gary McAllister overseeing Villa's late run to 9th spot.

Bradley, ready to get some consecutive run in 2011....

A report by German's RP Online states that US midfielder Michael Bradley's option has been picked up by Aston Villa, ending his tenure at Borussia Monchengladbach.

With a vote of confidence from Villa's 2nd in command Gary McAllister at the end of the campaign and the departure of Nigel Reo-Coker even more so, Bradley's likely destination appeared to be Villa for some time now.

Gerard Houllier has stepped down as Aston Villa manager having undergone more medical tests following his heart problems which seen him miss his teams Premier League run-in, with Gary McAllister taking temporary charge.

The headline I went with when Martin O'Neill walked out on Aston Villa was something along the lines of "They think he's taken us as far as he can... he has now". It was a reference to the persistent theme among the growing dissent that our club was stagnating under his stewardship and also the fact that the record would forever confirm that that would indeed be as far as he could take the club.

Aston Villa's caretaker manager Gary McAllister has insisted that the side will be trying to keep Ashley Young next season, despite interest from Liverpool and Manchester United.
Young came off the ground yesterday in Villa's last game of the season waving to the crowd in what appeared to be a farewell gesture, though McAllister says it was nothing to do with the England international's future.

According to Mat Kendrick at the Birmingham Mail, Aston Villa are looking to make a few signings this summer in the hope of convincing 25-year-old midfielder Ashley Young to stay. Boss Gary McAllister said,

"I think people were thinking that was staged, but his calf was screaming and he came off .

Gerard Houllier could be in attendance on Sunday as Aston Villa entertain his former employers Liverpool.
The Villa boss is still recovering from the heart scare he suffered earlier in the season but is reportedly keen to prove that he is on the mend.
His presence would offer a timely boost to the Villans, with uncertainty continuing to reign regarding their managerial post.

It is no small secret that the form of Aston Villa has dropped off considerably since Gerard Houllier took over the reins left by the departed Martin O'Neill back in September. The Birmingham side, which regularly challenged and, at times, almost broke the coveted top four in seasons past, have looked a shade of themselves since the former Liverpool manager took charge.

It is no small secret that the form of Aston Villa has dropped off considerably since Gerard Houllier took over the reins left by the departed Martin O'Neill back in September. The Birmingham side, which regularly challenged and, at times, almost broke the coveted top four in seasons past, have looked a shade of themselves since the former Liverpool manager took charge.

It's the last away game of the season. Here's the team Gary McAllister is sending out at the Emirates to grab a point or three against an Arsenal side eager to ensure they finish in the top three at least to guarantee themselves a place in the Champions League next season.

Should be interesting tactical battle, it looks like a 4-2-3-1 vs a 4-3-3.

It's the last away game of the season. Here's the team Gary McAllister is sending out at the Emirates to grab a point or three against an Arsenal side eager to ensure they finish in the top three at least to guarantee themselves a place in the Champions League next season.

Should be interesting tactical battle, it looks like a 4-2-3-1 vs a 4-3-3.

This one's for the supporters

So, we've come the last home game of the season. It has been another season to remember, not so much out of any profound satisfaction but more because of the disappointment. However, let's not go into the season review just yet. Aston Villa are the visitors for today and Arsene Wenger and his men will look to get a victory sending off for the Grove.

Liverpool is set to raid Aston Villa for the clubs two England wingers Ashley Young and Stewart Downing who have both enjoyed am impressive season with the midlands club.
Former Watford midfielder Ashley Young is a long term target of Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish and appears likely to leave at the end of the season after refusing to enter into negotiations to sign a new contract.

The future of Aston Villa's Ashley Young continues to be a concern for his club, and caretaker boss Gary McAllister has admitted that the lure of Champions League football is likely to tempt the England man away from the Midlands.
Young has just a year left on his current contract, and so this summer represents the last chance for Villa to cash in one of their most valuable assets.

Aston Villa fans haven't had too much to cheer about this season, with their side slipping from pushing for Europe to battling against relegation in what must have seemed like the blink of an eye. When their manager Gerard Houllier was forced to miss their last league game against Stoke due to a medical problem, things must have seemed even worse for the club's loyal fans.

By CALEB SONNELAND

Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier was hospitalized on Wednesday evening in Birmingham after suffering chest pains.

The Frenchman had undergone serious heart surgery during his managerial stint at Liverpool, but assistant coach Gary McAllister says that Houllier will only need "medicine and rest" in his road to recovery.

Gary McAllister MBE was one of the most influential yet under-rated players in Liverpool's recent history. The only time I saw Gary Mac live was after his retirement. It was during his appearance in Carra's testimonial last summer against Everton. Upon his introduction the fans instantly broke into song.