After the usual pre season controversy and dilly dallying the SLeague finally got under way last night with a couple of games. Hougang United drew 1-1 with Tanjong Pagar at Hougang Stadium. Jordan Webb gave the home team the lead but Takaya Kawanabe pulled the Jaguars level a few minutes later. Just over 400 fans bothered turning up for the season opener.

Who spends the longest in front of the mirror?

It's an age old tool we've been probing our favourite 'ballers with for years, mainly because we can't be bothered to come up with any better questions.

As you know, over the past few weeks we've been training Chris Cohen of 'Talking Balls' to do our bidding (so we ourselves can spend longer in front of the mirror) and we're pleased to say that he did a magnificent job of getting the goods from Manchester United's Tom Cleverley and Liverpool's Jordan Henderson, when he cornered them on Wednesday at the launch of EA Sports Grand Slam Tennis 2 in London.

Ted and Chris return with more MLS team previews as they open up with new correspondent Christopher Boulay,as they discuss the newest expansion team, the Montreal Impact. Also A.J. Jobe from the Crewsaders takes a look a much different looking Crew. And finally Jordan Wise from SB Nation drops in talk all about the Dynamo as they look to open their new stadium in May.

*Despite the presence of watching projected NFL top draft choice Andrew Luck in Carson today, the Galaxy lost 4-1 to the Portland Timbers at Home Depot Center. Dan Keat had a goal on a bicycle kick in the losing cause. The Galaxy starting lineup: Saunders; Jordan, Meyer, DeLaGarza, Dunivant; Franklin,

Anfield legend Alan Hansen believes Jordan Henderson should be exempt from the criticism that is increasingly being levelled against Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish's summer signings. Speaking to the BBC earlier today, Hansen expressed concern about the performances of Stewart Downing and Andy Carroll, but he was upbeat about the former Sunderland midfielder.

Because knowing the final score makes Joe Hart's heroics far less frustrating. Because Craig Bellamy is fantastic, even if for the final twenty minutes he was on the pitch it was hard not to worry his knees would explode every time he took off. Because the crowd was absolutely phenomenal and we could easily have devoted an entire entry to videos of just that.

This three part article on Jordan Rhodes is a must-read.

In five weeks time, we have the Merseyside derby.
Liverpool midfielders Jordan Henderson and Steve Gerrard are both on the books of Wasserman Media Group.
So are Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard and midfielder Landon Donovan.
Are we alone in finding this interesting?

Big money signings Jordan Henderson, Stewart Downing and Andy Carroll have collectively scored only 3 league goals so far this season. Whatever way you slice it, that's not good enough, and Liverpool legend Steve Nicol believes that Kenny Dalglish must try and solve the problem asap by doing some business in the January transfer market.

After waiting through half the January window with hardly even a solid link to report, Liverpool made an exciting first move in the market today—though it's exciting far more for its future potential and for the way in which participation in the NextGen Series is already paying off for the club than exciting for the club's prospects in the present.

Jordan Henderson and Stewart Downing have struggled to make any consistent creative impact in the league this season, and against Stoke City yesterday, it was the same old story: lots of huffing and puffing, but no end product. After watching the game, former Liverpool defender Jason McAteer admitted that frustration over the pair's ineffective performances is growing.

Everything about Samir Nasri's look here screams: "TA BOUCHE! I'm worth £4million more than you!" (SNAP to the Maybelline Mascara ads) but even Liverpool's Jordan Henderson must've shrugged it off in their slim 1-0 victory over Man City last night.

A lot of column centimetres have been devoted to Huddersfield Town striker Jordan Rhodes in recent weeks and to have kept his head while others around him have been placing it upon the financial guillotine has been admirable – yes, that's you David Gold. Three excellent articles in The Seventy Two have explored the appeal of the man while our own blogger Ben profiled him in these pages as 2012 drew to its conclusion.

Jordan Lussey netted a late winner as Liverpool U18s won their first game of 2012 with a 1-0 success over Crewe Alexandra on Saturday morning.
Mike Marsh's side, who had striker Jordan Ibe making his debut, had to work hard for their victory in a match played out in a gale force wind.
Lussey found the net six minutes from time when he found space just outside the box and his shot took a wicked deflection on its way into the net.

Jordan Lussey netted a late winner as Liverpool U18s won their first game of 2012 with a 1-0 success over Crewe Alexandra on Saturday morning.
Mike Marsh's side, who had striker Jordan Ibe making his debut, had to work hard for their victory in a match played out in a gale force wind.
Lussey found the net six minutes from time when he found space just outside the box and his shot took a wicked deflection on its way into the net.

Huddersfield Town's Jordan Rhodes was watched by many scouts from top clubs in Huddersfield's 6-0 win at Wycombe on Friday night in League One. Jordan Rhodes Newcastle interested? And Jordan obliged with 5 goals at Adams Park, to take his goal haul for the season up to 27 goals in 22 appearances, and the [.

LFC: Lussey derails Crewe

Jordan Lussey netted a late winner as Liverpool U18s won their first game of 2012 with a 1-0 success over Crewe Alexandra on Saturday morning.

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Goal: Liverpool challenge Manchester City for £12m-rated Birmingham City prospect Nathan Redmond report

After beating the league leaders to the signing of 16-year-old Jordan Ibe, the Reds are apparently hoping they can lure the Championship winger to Anfield this month

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Jay Spearing insists Liverpool will come back stronger when they return to Manchester City in the Carling Cup.
The 23-year-old midfielder was part of the side that lost 3-0 at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday night in the Premier League, sinking without a trace despite City going down to 10 men in the closing stages.

Manchester City 3: Aguero 10′, Y.Toure 33′, Milner 75′
Liverpool 0

Manchester City make the gulf in cutting edge clear at the Eastlands, putting three past Liverpool and pushing themselves ahead at the top. Liverpool looked good for spells, particularly between the first and second City goals, but couldn't do anything with their possession and scarcely threatened Joe Hart's goal.

Liverpool legend Tommy Smith has urged Kenny Dalglish to add a 'proven' striker to his ranks this month in order maintain their challenge for a top four finish.
Despite spending in excess of £50 million on the dual striker pairing of Luis Suarez and Andy Carroll in January last year, Liverpool has toiled for goals all season.

Liverpool striker Dirk Kuyt could be in line for a shock Anfield departure during the January transfer window with Galatasaray showing an interest, according to reports in The Metro.
Since arriving at Liverpool from Feyenoord for £10million in 2006, Kuyt has been one of the key players for the Anfield outfit.

Working alongside Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is acting as a learning curve for midfielder Jordan Henderson.
The England Under-21 international is still finding his feet at Anfield after his summer move from Sunderland.
He has made 22 appearances, 18 of which have been from the start and he has played the full 90 minutes in Liverpool's last eight matches.

Manchester City are not leagues ahead of the rest of us Liverpool's Jordan Henderson eyes Eastlands upset

The former Sunderland man is hoping to build on Friday's victory over Newcastle at Anfield, whilst hailing the return of captain Steven Gerrard from injury

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Gerrard inspiring Henderson

Working alongside Liverpool captain Steve Gerrard is acting as a learning curve for midfielder Jordan Henderson.

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Liverpool can be more than a match for leaders Manchester City, says midfielder Jordan Henderson

Midfielder Jordan Henderson believes Liverpool can be more than a match for Premier League leaders Manchester City tonight.

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'Stevie's an inspiration'

Jordan Henderson today reflected on Steven Gerrard's return to first-team action and declared: "He's an inspiration for everyone here."

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Liverpool can hit Manchester City title bid Jordan Henderson

Midfielder Jordan Henderson believes Liverpool can be more than a match for Barclays Premier League leaders Manchester City.

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Another match, another dazzling display off the bench for Steven Gerrard. Only this time it led to three points, with the captain once again changing the complexion of a match with his introduction. Like the appearance against Blackburn, the boost was both sentimental and practical, with a notable change in confidence and quality in the side.

It was chucking it down with rain as the teams took the field at Anfield, with Newcastle United wearing their first choice kit of Puma's version of black and white stripes. Three ex-united players were in the Liverpool team: Bellamy, Enrique, and of course, Andy Carroll. There was also some bloke called Jordan Henderson, who, [.

Jordan set for 100 not out

Jordan Henderson is set to play the 100th league game of his career when Liverpool host Newcastle United in the final outing of 2011 on Friday night.

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On a day that ended in such a frustratingly familiar fashion, one of the lone causes for optimism was the return of Steven Gerrard. The captain's initial return effort earlier in the season was cut short, leaving Liverpool with the task of forming an identity that didn't involve the man who's been such an integral part of the club's success over the past thirteen years.

Liverpool legend Steve Nicol was massively disappointed by his old club's failure to beat bottom-club Blackburn yesterday, and he feels that Kenny Dalglish must now go out and sign an attacking midfielder to play off Suarez. Nicol, who played alongside some of Liverpool's greatest attacking midfielders, argued that time is running out for the likes of Stewart Downing and Jordan Henderson.

Bahrain have won the Gold Medal at the 2011 Pan Arab Games football tournament in Qatar.

Bahrain had qualified for the final by virtue of topping their group in the first stage, gaining back-to-back wins over host nation Qatar and Iraq, before eliminating Palestine in the semi-final ahead of yesterday's final match.

Bahrain have won the Gold Medal at the 2011 Pan Arab Games football tournament in Qatar.

Bahrain had qualified for the final by virtue of topping their group in the first stage, gaining back-to-back wins over host nation Qatar and Iraq, before eliminating Palestine in the semi-final ahead of yesterday's final match.

Wycombe Wanderers manager Gary Waddock believes that new Liverpool signing Jordan Ibe will be a massive success at Anfield. Speaking to the Bucks Free Press, Waddock enthused: "He'll be a success. If a club of Liverpool's size show an interest and want you, who knows what he can achieve?

Wycombe Wanderers have announced Liverpool have signed highly-rated teenager Jordan Ibe.
As revealed by skysports.com earlier this month, Liverpool has won the race for the 16-year-old, fending off interest from a number of their Premier League rivals.
Ibe became Wycombe's youngest-ever goalscorer when he netted against Sheffield Wednesday in October aged 15 years and 325 days on his first start for the club.

talkSPORT Transfer Spotlight: Liverpool's young signing Jordan Ibe facts, stats and videos

Liverpool have pipped Man United and Chelsea to the signing of Jordan Ibe, so we see what all the fuss is about

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Jordan Ibe joins Liverpool from Wycombe

Liverpool have completed the signing of teenage prospect Jordan Ibe from Wycombe. The 16-year-old will arrive at Anfield at the beginning of January.

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