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Liverpool’s Team of the Decade

Oh, You Beauty... 18 November @ 08:28 AM EST
I know the decade technically isn't over for another year. Don't care. As far as I'm concerned, and for our purposes here, the decade is from 2000-2009.
And since we had such fun with the ‘compare the squads' vote a few weeks back, I thought another poll or nine would be entertaining. Plus, it's easy content! Click to continue reading...

Ian Rush: Javier Mascherano Needs To Ignore Transfer Speculation And Focus On Liverpool FC

Anfield Talk 17 November @ 05:38 PM EST
So another weekend has passed with another story linking Javier Mascherano with a move to Barcelona.
It was good to read in the ECHO yesterday that Liverpool quickly dismissed the speculation, as he is an important player.
But the time has now come for Argentina's captain to back up the faith many have shown in him with a string of top displays for the Reds at this most crucial period. Click to continue reading...

Benitez: Some Of These Players Have Not Been Good Enough For Us

Anfield Talk 17 November @ 05:19 PM EST
Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has admitted to making errors in the transfer market but suggested he had to take risks because of the precarious financial situation at Anfield.
With the club struggling in the Premier League and their Champions League participation hanging by a thread, Benitez defiantly defended the job he has done at the club, and claimed when all of his players returned from injury, fans would see the best of them. Click to continue reading...

LA PERMANENTE A MESSI

TREMENDAMENTE MOTIVADOS 17 November @ 11:08 AM EST
Alguna vez fue "El Caso Mascherano", hoy parece ser que "La permanente a Messi" es un tema nacional y un nuevo caso de publicidad no tradicional de parte de algún producto o empresa.
Resulta casi descabellado pensar en Lio con una peluca estilo Valderrama o "Plumero" Gomez pero, tal vez, sea la formula para que el jugador del Barcelona nos lleve a nuestra 3era Copa del Mundo. Click to continue reading...

Stevie Gerrard ready for Man City

Soccerblog 17 November @ 09:31 AM EST

Some uplifting news for the Liverpudlians. Stevie G is ready to rock n' roll against City this weekend. Will Liverpool join the list of clubs that have stuck it to City?

Personally, I think Liverpool played well against Birmingham - they faltered familiarly on set pieces but overall they were a number of positives.

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No Deal Between Barcelona & Liverpool For Midfielder Javier Mascherano

Anfield Talk 16 November @ 11:22 AM EST
Rumours of the potential transfer of Javier Mascherano from Liverpool to Barcelona during the winter transfer window are understood to be without any concrete foundation, according to Spanish publication Sport.
Speculation surrounding the Argentina captain has continued throughout the season after he was strongly linked with a summer move to Camp Nou and recent reports suggested that the players representatives had reached an agreement on the personal terms of a winter move. Click to continue reading...

Liverpool FC Don't Expect Barcelona Javier Mascherano Move

Anfield Talk 16 November @ 11:10 AM EST
Liverpool are not expecting any fresh interest from Barcelona in Javier Mascherano in January.
Weekend reports suggested the midfielder's advisers had already negotiated personal terms with the Catalans in advance of a transfer fee being agreed with the Reds.
However, there has been no contact between the clubs since the summer when Barca were informed Mascherano was not for sale. Click to continue reading...

13 reasons why Liverpool should sell JAVIER MASCHERANO

Liverpool Kop 16 November @ 09:09 AM EST
After trying his best to engineer a move away from Anfield in the summer, rumours are flying again that Javier Mascherano is on the verge of leaving Liverpool. So where's the problem? Why can't Liverpool just let him leave? There seems to be this idea that Mascherano is somehow irreplaceable and integral to Liverpool's success, but in my view, Liverpool could cope perfectly well without him. Click to continue reading...

Javier Mascherano Agrees Barcelona Personal Terms

Anfield Talk 15 November @ 01:21 PM EST
Javier Mascherano is set to leave Liverpool after his advisers agreed on personal terms with Barcelona to line up a move in January or the summer, according to a report.
The Argentinian midfielder is desperate to complete a switch to Camp Nou and now knows he can expect to earn around €120,000-a-week should he join the European champions, the Sunday Express states. Click to continue reading...

WHATS CRAIG JOHNSON ON ABOUT?

Friends of Liverpool FC 15 November @ 09:50 AM EST
What does former Red, Craig Johnson think he is on about?He is quoted in The Star as saying: "Has he lost the dressing room? Six defeats in eight games would say that he has."The former Liverpool fancy-dan has got that one wrong, big time.Despite our poor run of form, the players have not lost faith in Rafa Benitez, as anyone who has seen Liverpool's performances will tell you that they have given 100% commitment in every game. Click to continue reading...

ALBERTO AQUILANI is finally fit after 10 weeks yet he still doesn't get on the pitch. Why?

Liverpool Kop 15 November @ 09:01 AM EST
Why didn't Alberto Aquilani play any part of the Lyon game? Can someone please explain to me the logic behind keeping him on the bench for the full 90 minutes because I just don't get it.
Aquilani was on the bench against Lyon therefore he must be fit. He was even warming up at one stage. Click to continue reading...

Three In, Three Out: Liverpool’s January Transfer Plans

Caught Offside 12 November @ 03:33 PM EST

The transfer window is getting nearer.

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With all the continuous speculation about who we may buy and who we may sell I thought it a good time to hand the subject over to you my fellow fans.

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'Oh yes he is', 'Oh no he isn't'

Bitter and Blue 10 November @ 03:34 PM EST
Pantomime season is almost upon us, but the contradictory stories over the future of Robinho continue apace.
There have been a series of reports in today's press with regard to his future, and with many seemingly different angles taken.
AS reported Joan Laporta as indicating the club would back the management at Barcelona should Robinho be a target for them:
"We are not going to close any door or end any plan because, although the squad is competitive, as was shown against Mallorca, if the coaches want to strengthen in the winter market and they recommend a player to us, I am sure we can make a move.
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Good Game Bad Game [vs Birmingham City]

A Liverpool Thing 10 November @ 08:00 AM EST
When David N'Gog scored so early on, the game opened itself perfectly for Liverpool: this was the ideal starting point, the launching pad that could lead to a much needed win. Then came the inevitable defensive lapse that resulted in a conceeded goal which was followed up by the sucker punch of Cameron Jerome's splendid but somewhat fortiuitous goal and suddenly it was a repeat of so many games this season. Click to continue reading...

Liverpool v Birmingham: Line up announced

Anfield Red 09 November @ 02:24 PM EST
Rafa Benitez has named his starting 11 to face Birmingham City at Anfield this evening, with David N'Gog replacing Fernando Torres upfront. The team in full is full is: Reina, Johnson, Insua, Skrtel, Agger, Mascherano, Lucas, Kuyt, Benayoun, Riera, Ngog. Subs: Cavalieri, Aquilani, Gerrard, Kyrgiakos, Babel, Spreaing, Darby. Click to continue reading...

Liverpool vs Birmingham: Lineup

LFC News | Liverpool Football Club News 09 November @ 02:08 PM EST
Liverpool are looking to ge their Premier League season back on track (again) against Birmingham City. Will we field a strong enough team? Tonights lineup against Birmingham City at Anfield: Reina, Johnson, Insua, Skrtel, Agger, Mascherano, Lucas, Kuyt, Benayoun, Riera, Ngog. Subs: Cavalieri, Aquilani, Gerrard, Kyrgiakos, Babel, Spreaing, Darby. Click to continue reading...

POSSIBLE TEAM NEWS FOR TONIGHT'S GAME

Friends of Liverpool FC 09 November @ 12:04 PM EST
Early team news from the "Make Us Dream" website suggest that there is no place for Fernando Torres who, as widely-reported, has hernia trouble.
Instead, Tom suggests David Ngog will partner Dirk Kuyt upfront.
Steven Gerrard may be on the bench, that would be welcome news for the Reds.
Possible Team News:
Reina, Johnson, Agger, Skrtel, Insua, Reira, Mascherano, Lucas, Benayoun, Kuyt, Ngog. Click to continue reading...

MISSED OPPORTUNITIES: Rafa Benitez's 10 biggest transfers blunders?

Liverpool Kop 07 November @ 06:49 AM EST
No matter what happens from now until the end of the season, and whether we finish in the top 4 or not, there are a number of recent transfer deals that bother me greatly - signings, sales or missed opportunities that could've improved our squad and afforded us more depth than we currently have.
The deals relevant to last season may even have turned some of those nagging draws in wins, maybe giving us enough points to have snatched the title from Man Ure. Click to continue reading...

Lyon 1-1 Liverpool Champions League Match Ratings and Analysis

Caught Offside 05 November @ 04:43 AM EST

Reds undone by last gasp equalizer.

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Now its not all doom and gloom and many will have you believe that we are sinking further into the abyss but that would be a harsh assessment of the tough 90 minute assignment that so nearly bore fruit.

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Liverpool 1-1 Lyon

Oh, You Beauty... 04 November @ 05:05 PM EST
Reina
Carragher Kyrgiakos Agger Insua
Kuyt Lucas Mascherano Benayoun
Voronin
Torres
Goals:
Babel 83'
Lisandro 90'
This season in a nutshell, except it's the first draw in 17 games. Ecstasy and optimism followed by a kick in the teeth. A brilliant Babel opener off the bench, but a sloppy Lopez equalizer in the 90th after Liverpool couldn't completely clear late pressure, ending with a Bastos flick-on to Lisandro, who out-muscled Kyrgiakos to beat Reina. Click to continue reading...

Lyon TEAM NEWS: Torres starts alongside Voronin; Aquilani on the bench

Liverpool Kop 04 November @ 01:58 PM EST
Rafa Benitez has decided to start with Fernando Torres against Lyon.
The full team for Lyon is:
--------- Reina
Carragher --- Agger -- Kyrgiakos -- Insua
Kuyt -- Lucas -- Mascherano -- Benayoun
Voronin -- Torres
Subs: Cavalieri, Aquilani, Babel, Ngog, Spearing, Darby, Ayala. Click to continue reading...

Lyon VS Liverpool: Lineup

LFC News | Liverpool Football Club News 04 November @ 01:49 PM EST
The lineup for liverpools must win Champions League game against Lyon in France tonight: Liverpool: Reina, Carragher, Agger, Kyrgiakos, Insua, Kuyt, Lucas, Mascherano, Benayoun, Voronin, Torres. Subs: Cavalieri, Aquilani, Babel, Ngog, Spearing, Darby, Ayala. Click to continue reading...

Night of reckoning for Rafa

Premiership Talk Blog 04 November @ 01:05 PM EST

Tonight Rafa Benitez is on the managerial tightrope when his side faces Lyon in the Champions League. Liverpool have to win, if Fiorentina and Lyon win then Liverpool can say goodbye to major silverware this season and Benitez can probably say goodbye to his job.

Benitez's side is decimated by injuries and an awful lot of responsibility is on the shoulders of Fernando Torres tonight if he plays.

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Lyon v Liverpool: Name your starting line up

Anfield Red 04 November @ 12:24 PM EST
Liverpool face Lyon in the Champion's League tonight, but given the fact that Rafa has an injury list longer than his arm; who do you think should play? The squad is as follows: Reina, Cavalieri, Carragher, Ayala, Darby, Insua, Agger, Kyrgiakos, Kuyt, Lucas, Benayoun, Aquilani, Babel, Mascherano, Spearing, Plessis, Ngog, Voronin, Torres. Click to continue reading...

WE CAN BEAT LYON

Friends of Liverpool FC 04 November @ 11:55 AM EST
With our injury crisis and our poor run of form, Lyon are favourites to win in France tonight.However, I am sticking my neck out and going for another famous win in Europe.Yes, we are missing loads of first team players, most notably Steven Gerrard.Yes, Fernando Torres isn't fully fit and yes we are in our worst run of form for decades. Click to continue reading...

Fulham VS Liverpool: Lineup

LFC News | Liverpool Football Club News 01 November @ 02:22 PM EST
Sorry its late this time. The Starting lineup from Liverpool's shocking game against Fulham. Reina, Insua, Degen, Carragher, Kyrgiakos, Kuyt, Benayoun, Mascherano, Lucas, Voronin, Torres. Subs: Gulacsi, Babel, Spearing, Plessis, Dossena, Eccleston, Ayala. Click to continue reading...

Liverpool 1-3 Fulham

Oh, You Beauty... 31 October @ 12:15 PM EST
Reina
Degen Carragher Kyrgiakos Insua
Lucas Mascherano
Kuyt Voronin Benayoun
Torres
Goals:
Zamora 24'
Torres 42'
Nevland 72'
Dempsey 87'
Once again, you have to be kidding me. Another delicious mix of awful luck, costly mistakes, fluke goals, and questionable substitutions. Click to continue reading...

LIVERPOOL TEAM AGAINST FULHAM

Friends of Liverpool FC 31 October @ 09:03 AM EST
Andriy Voronin partners Fernando Torres in attack, While Degen and Kyrgiakos start in defence.
Team:
Reina, Insua, Degen, Carragher, Kyrgiakos, Kuyt, Benayoun, Mascherano, Lucas, Voronin, Torres. Click to continue reading...

Liverpool Without Steven Gerrard & Glen Johnson For Fulham Trip

Anfield Talk 30 October @ 12:12 PM EST
Liverpool will be forced to maintain the feel-good factor built-up after the Manchester United win last weekend by travelling to Fulham without key pair Glen Johnson and Steven Gerrard, as confirmed by manager Rafael Benitez.
The Spanish boss stated today, Friday, that influential attacker Gerrard is still suffering from a persistent groin problem, and that roaming right-back Johnson is sidelined due to a calf injury. Click to continue reading...

Arsenal v Liverpool Preview - Carling Cup 4th Round

SoccerLens 28 October @ 09:01 AM EST

Arsenal v Liverpool
Carling Cup Fourth Round
Emirates Stadium
Wednesday, 28 October 2009
Kick-off: 1945 GMT

A week ago both Liverpool were dreading this fixture, an unwelcome distraction in a tough schedule with morale at Anfield low and Arsenal's star on the rise.

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You Mean There’s More Games After Sunday?

The Offside - Liverpool 27 October @ 11:15 AM EST

Seems like there should be a bit of a grace period after Sunday's 2-0 victory over United, but I suppose that's the beautiful, and sometimes maddening, part of football. Fernando Torres admitted what we already knew about his fitness, Glen Johnson was likely less than 100%, and the side in general could use time to soak in the most important victory of the young season.

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Trophyless Season Ahead for English Giants

Premiership Talk Blog 27 October @ 09:44 AM EST

Before Sunday's game between Liverpool and Manchester United, Liverpool were supposedly in crisis. While their manager Rafa Benitez has got some relief from the enormous pressure on him, the questions regarding the team's dependence on Gerrard and Torres will come up again in the future. Liverpool fully deserved their victory and this does not reflect well on the quality of the United team.

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Argentines Abroad: 23rd – 26th October 2009

Hasta El Gol Siempre 27 October @ 05:00 AM EST
On Saturday one group of Argentines abroad got off to a very good start in a new campaign José Luis Brown's national Under 17 team beat Honduras 1-0 in the first match of their age group World Cup in Nigeria. Sergio Araujo scored the only goal of the game. Around the world in the [...] Click to continue reading...

LUCAS FINALLY COMES OF AGE

Friends of Liverpool FC 26 October @ 07:59 PM EST
Lucas Leiva had a great game against Man Utd on Sunday.
I have been his biggest critic since he first joined Liverpool a couple of seasons ago.
But I have to say he was very good yesterday in central midfield alongside Mascherano.
He tackled like a man possessed, winning virtually every challenge he went into. Click to continue reading...

Different games, different midfields

Oh, You Beauty... 26 October @ 07:25 PM EST
In the midst of the Alonso summer saga, I posted the results from different midfield pairings. Lucas/Mascherano's line looked like this:
6 wins, 4 draws
2-0 West Brom, 3-0 West Ham, 4-1 United, 1-1 City, 1-1 Wigan, 0-0 Stoke, 5-1 Newcastle, 3-1 PSV [4-4-2], 0-0 Fulham [4-4-2], 2-1 Marseille
Let's ignore the PSV and Fulham games because of the 4-4-2 formation in Gerrard's absence (and Torres' against PSV). Click to continue reading...