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The cat that became an instant celebrity after sauntering onto the pitch during Liverpool's
match against Spurs last week has not been living the life of luxury you might expect of someone
who guest starred on an internationally televised sporting event and quickly gained 56,000
followers on Twitter.
Jose Enrique has been excellent for Liverpool football club since arriving from Newcastle United,
and he has (arguably) proven to the most consistent of all Kenny Dalglish's summer signings. John
Aldridge is a big fan of the player, but he believes the Spaniard's form has tailed off a little
over the last few weeks.
Midfield legend Jan Molby is convinced that Liverpool can beat Manchester United tomorrow in the
hotly anticipated FA Cup tie at Anfield. The Dane has also dismissed the threat of self-confessed
cheat Wayne Rooney, and highlighted Antonio Valencia as United's only danger man.Speaking to the
Liverpool Echo, Molby argued that United 'are there to be got at', and insisted that Alex
Ferguson's team
Liverpool legend John Aldridge has urged Liverpool to forget about the 'disappointing' result
against Stoke last weekend and concentrate on getting a much-needed victory against Bolton
today.Speaking to the Liverpool Echo, Aldo insisted that Liverpool must take three points against
Bolton today:"The Stoke game was so disappointing for everybody concerned but we must move on now.
Liverpool face Bolton on Saturday in what is surely a must-win game, and with 10 straight victories
against the Trotters, Anfield legend Jan Molby believes that Kenny Dalglish's team will capitalise
on the 'reckless' style of Owen Coyle's team, and emerge victorious.In his column for the Liverpool
Echo, Molby conceded that Liverpool's performance against Stoke was 'very disappointing', but he
Liverpool have been linked with dozens of strikers over the last month, but John Aldridge believes
that Kenny Dalglish may have already missed out on a potential solution to the club's current
goalscoring woes. Speaking to the Liverpool Echo, Aldo argued that Liverpool should've followed the
example of Arsenal and Manchester United and brought back one the club's former players:"Robbie
Keane
Liverpool have been linked with dozens of strikers over the last month, but John Aldridge believes
that Kenny Dalglish may have already missed out on a potential solution to the club's current
goalscoring woes. Speaking to the Liverpool Echo, Aldo argued that Liverpool should've followed the
example of Arsenal and Manchester United and brought back one the club's former players:"Robbie
Keane
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has already set his sights on earning another contract at Anfield
despite only just signing an extension.
On Thursday, the 31-year-old agreed a new deal which will keep him at the club until the end of his
career - but the midfielder has not set a date on when that will be.
Liverpool legend John Aldridge has suggested that Brazilian defender Fabio Aurelio will definitely
leave Anfield this summer.Speaking to the Liverpool Echo, Aldridge questioned Kenny Dalglish's
decision to play Fabio Aurelio ahead of Jon Flanagan in the club's recent FA Cup victory over
Oldham at Anfield:"I thought it was a strange decision not to start him ahead of Fabio Aurelio.
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's Steven Gerrard bids good riddance to injury-ravaged 2011
• 'I'll be glad to see the back of 2011′ • Latest absence had been 'absolute torture' The
Liverpool captain, Steven Gerrard, has admitted he will be glad to see the end of a year which has
seen him sidelined with injuries for long periods.
Liverpool goalscoring legend John Aldridge has admitted that he's 'in despair' over his old club's
inability to finish teams off, and he's warned that if things don't improve, the club could
struggle to finish in the top 4. In his column for the Liverpool Echo, Aldo was typically
forthright in his assessment of Liverpool's current situation.
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has piled the praise on Maxi Rodriguez ahead of Friday's Premier
League clash with Newcastle.
The Argentinian attacker is expected to play a key role against the Magpies, with striker Luis
Suarez missing due to a one-match suspension.
Rodriguez has been prolific at Anfield with 11 goals in his last 12 home starts, including finding
the back of the net in their Boxing Day draw with Blackburn.
Stewart Downing has brushed off being booed upon his return to Aston Villa and believes Liverpool's
2-0 win justified his decision to move clubs in the summer.
The England winger quit Villa for a £20million switch to Anfield after handing in a transfer
request following two seasons in the Midlands.
Martin Skrtel and Daniel Agger have proved to be a superb defensive partnership for Liverpool over
the last month, and their excellent performances have helped the club achieve the best defensive
record in the league.Liverpool legend John Aldridge recently described Skrtel as an 'accident
waiting to happen', but in his weekly column for the Liverpool Echo, the former striker seemed to
have
Liverpool midfielder Jonjo Shelvey feels sorry for his team-mates who have suffered injury or
suspension, but he is ready to step up as a replacement.
The £1.7million signing from Charlton in May 2010 was at the beginning of December recalled from a
loan at Blackpool by boss Kenny Dalglish after Lucas Leiva's season was ended by knee surgery.
Liverpool's Dirk Kuyt says team-mate Luis Suárez has rebuffed critics
• Suárez's contribution hailed by Dutchman • 'It's important for us all to score but
especially for Luis' Luis Suárez's match-winning goal for Liverpool against Queens Park Rangers
has prompted his team-mate Dirk Kuyt to round on the Uruguayan's detractors.
Kelvin MacKenzie in Hillsborough hot water all over again
Kelvin MacKenzie managed to get himself into hot water yet again yesterday about The Sun's
notorious Hillsborough football disaster coverage. During a bad-tempered TV clash with Labour MP
Chris Bryant yesterday he said: "That story came from a Liverpool news agency and a Liverpool
journalist.
Jay Spearing, Jordan Henderson and Jonjo Shelvey are the obvious candidates to cover Lucas Leiva
whilst he recovers from his cruciate ligament injury, but Liverpool legend John Aldridge believes
that Kenny Dalglish should look to his defenders for a viable solution. Is he right? In his column
for the Liverpool Echo, Aldo argued:"Kenny also has other options which people may not have
considered
Their Words To have the chance to play in the Premier League at a club like Aston Villa is
fantastic. I can't wait for the challenge. For me, I just have to step in now and do a job. Aston
Villa goalkeeper Brad Guzan. Other Sources Charlie Davies keen on Everton FC's American link - from
The Liverpool Echo's David Prentice: The Blues have not confirmed the link.
Earlier in the season, Liverpool legends Graeme Souness and Ray Houghton expressed concern about
Luis Suarez's tendency to go down too easily, and John Aldridge has now joined them in highlighting
this unfortunate aspect of the Uruguayan's game.
During the 2-0 victory against Everton in October, Suarez was fouled by Jack Rodwell, and his
reaction played a part in the Everton player being sent off (the red card was subsequently
rescinded).
Hoffenheim man's sweary exchange with TV character Ex-Liverpool star Ryan Babel picked an unlikely
fight with kids' cartoon character Spongebob Squarepants over his smoking habits. The Hoffenheim
attacker explained on Twitter how he fell out with a children's entertainer dressed as the TV
character this week.
Kenny Dalglish was full of praise for the attitude his fringe players showed in the reserves as
they crushed Sunderland's second string 5-1.
First-team squad members Jay Spearing, Sebastian Coates, Jon Flanagan and Danny Wilson were all
part of the side watched by the Liverpool boss from the touchline at the Kirby Academy.
Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher is hoping to make his return from injury against Chelsea later
this month.
The veteran centre-back has missed the Reds' last two games after picking up a calf injury in the
Carling Cup win at Stoke last month.
The former England international is keen to return to full training next week and hopes to be
available for the trip to Stamford Bridge on 20th November, live on Sky Sports HD1.
WWE star: I'd take Neville down
Two of the WWE's biggest stars visited Anfield today ahead of their Smackdown World Tour show at
the Liverpool Echo arena.
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Photos: WWE stars visit Anfield
Two of the WWE's biggest stars visited Anfield today ahead of their Smackdown World Tour show at
the Liverpool Echo arena.
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Andy Carroll believes Liverpool have the squad to cope without the likes of Steven Gerrard and
Jamie Carragher.
The club's long-serving duo were absent for Saturday's Premier League clash with West Brom, a game
the Reds won 2-0.
Carroll scored Liverpool's second on the stroke of half time and he admitted that it was tough
without Carrgher (calf) and Gerrard (ankle).
Carroll Believes Liverpool Have Enough In Reserve
Striker Andy Carroll believe Liverpool now have enough in reserve to cope without the
influential duo of skipper Steven Gerrard and vice-captain Jamie Carragher. The Scouse pair were
missing on Saturday when Liverpool defeated West Brom 2-0 at the Hawthorns, Carragher is struggling
with a calf muscle injury while their is speculation regarding the extent of Gerrard's injury who
is suffering from an ankle infection.
Liverpool can cope without Gerrard and Carragher, says Andy Carroll
• Injured duo missed Saturday's win over West Brom • 'We've got lads who can step in when
needed and do a job' The Liverpool striker Andy Carroll believes the team have shown they are
better placed to cope without the services of Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher.
Liverpool defender Jose Enrique insists his club team-mate Luis Suarez is not a diver.
The Reds striker endured a frustrating evening against Norwich on Saturday when he came close to
scoring on a number of occasions, and was left frustrated when no foul was given after Marc Tierney
appeared to bring down the Uruguayan when he was clean through on goal.
Liverpool's European Cup winning captain Tommy Smith has criticised Manchester United Striker Wayne
Rooney over his stupid red card against Montenegro in a recent European Championship qualifier.
In his column for the Liverpool Echo, Smith - who was (amazingly) sent off only once in 638 games
for Liverpool - suggested that Rooney needs to grow up:
"The lad brings it upon himself.
Lucas believes Liverpool will continue to improve over the course of the season as new players
settle in and others are welcomed back from injury.
The Reds have made a solid start to the new campaign and are currently fifth in the Premier League
after playing out a 1-1 draw with fierce rivals Manchester United at Anfield on Saturday.
Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina is delighted to have club captain Steven Gerrard back from injury
and has described him as 'a born winner'.
Gerrard started his first game for the Merseyside giants in seven months on Saturday against
Manchester United at Anfield in the Premier League and also found the target, as the match finished
in a 1-1 draw.
Liverpool legend John Aldridge believes that Jose Enrique was one of the best investments Kenny
Dalglish made in the summer transfer window, with the manager finally finding a star to fill the
left-back position in the Reds' line up.
Enrique signed for Liverpool in early August, and has starred for the club since, as the Reds aim
to steal a place in the top four and make the Champions League for the first time since 2010.
Everton new boy George Green had a trial with Liverpool before deciding to move to Goodison Park,
it has been confirmed.
The 15-year-old had also been on the respective radars of Arsenal, Rangers, Tottenham and
Southampton, while has been likened to a young Wayne Rooney.
Liverpool, though, ran the rule over Green last year, but the midfielder was told he did not have
the physique they were looking for.
The injury bug seems to have bit Martin Kelly again.
The promising Liverpool defender is making a premature return home from England U-21 duty because
of a groin complaint.
The 21-year-old played 90 minutes for his country in its 3-0 win over Iceland Thursday and felt
some tightness in his groin after the game, the Liverpool Echo reports.
Matthew Lewis/Getty Images(Bleacher Report) Kenny Dalglish told the Liverpool Echo on Saturday that
he would not stand in the way of Joe Cole making a loan or transfer deal to another club.
The English player has had a rocky time on Merseyside which started with a Red Card in his first
match on opening day last campaign.
Sylvain Distin has sung the praises of Luis Suarez, but the Frenchman does not fear the Liverpool
striker as the Merseyside derby approaches.
The Reds cross Stanley Park to face the Blues at Goodison Park on Saturday, as Kenny Dalglish
returns to the dugout for the derby for the first time in 20 years.
Last season, Liverpool were 'turned over' at Goodison Park, says club legend John Aldridge, but he
has no doubt that things will be different this season, especially with Luis Suarez in the team. In
his column for the Liverpool Echo, Aldridge was upbeat about this weekend's game:"It goes without
saying that it will be a difficult game at Goodison, but we're going there with a much better squad
Liverpool defender Martin Kelly is crossing his fingers he has a chance to impress in the
Merseyside derby with Everton.
The Reds tackle their neighbours at Goodison Park on Saturday, although the 21-year-old knows there
are no guarantees he will feature.
Kelly played in the 2-2 draw with Everton at Anfield last season, but he missed their 2-0 defeat
away to the Toffees.