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Hand Gaul!

FOOTBALLSUP 18 November @ 05:26 PM EST

I will follow this up with a full report on Thierry Henry's handball that looks to have denied Ireland a place in the World Cup but I wanted to be the first to use that headline...

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The Balloon Goal - Now with Gifs

FOOTBALLSUP 17 October @ 11:41 AM EST

Ronseal

Here is the goal in gif format:

And here is the guilty party - the most hated man (boy) in Liverpool:

As you can see from the last gif, it's not a balloon at all, but some sort of beach ball thing. Hence the deflection. That chavvy kid must be extremely unpopular right now.

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The Adebayor Stamp

FOOTBALLSUP 12 September @ 04:22 PM EST

Here in all its glory...

It's pretty bad. Fortunately for RVP he didn't get it full in the face - could've taken an eye out. Let's hope the FA throw the book at him - I'd love a ten match ban.

More on this:

Manchester City's sensational 4-2 victory over Arsenal, maintaining their 100% winning start to the season, was soured tonight when Arsenal's Robin van Persie accused his former team-mate, Emmanuel Adebayor, of committing a "mindless and malicious stamp" on him.

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Chelsea Banned from Signing Players

FOOTBALLSUP 03 September @ 08:13 AM EST

Chelsea have been banned from signing any new players for two years after a FIFA investigation. Full story here.

Chelsea have been banned from signing any new players until 2011, after Fifa accused them of illegally inducing a French youth-team player to join the club in 2007.

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Champions League Draw

FOOTBALLSUP 27 August @ 12:00 PM EST

In fall...

Group A: Bayern Munich, Juventus, Bordeaux, Maccabi Haifa
Group B: MANCHESTER UNITED, CSKA Moscow, Besiktas, Wolfsburg
Group C: AC Milan, Real Madrid, Marseille, FC Zurich
Group D: CHELSEA, FC Porto, Atletico Madrid, APOEL
Group E: LIVERPOOL, Lyon, Fiorentina, Debrecen
Group F: FC Barcelona, Inter Milan, Dinamo Kiev, FC Rubin Kazan
Group G: Sevilla, RANGERS, Stuttgart, Unirea
Group H: ARSENAL, AZ Alkmaar, Olympiakos, Standard

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The Game - Times Podcast

FOOTBALLSUP 25 August @ 04:00 AM EST

We are constantly luading the Guardian Football Weekly podcast - and rightly so - but don't forget about the Times' one, either. Although Phil Jupitus is an insipid host the excellent Patrick Barclay provides consistently insightful contributions, and although a bit of a nob Gabriel Marcotti also makes the occasional good point.

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King Kev joins the ESPN Dream Team

FOOTBALLSUP 24 August @ 10:27 AM EST

As seen on Sunday and reported here, Kevin Keegan will be ESPN's lead analyst on their Premier League coverage this season. He joins Ray Stubbs and Guus Hiddink for the American network's virginal attempt at English football coverage.

I would love it if he is good.

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Debunking Liverpool FC myths: No 4 - Ian Rush's most infamous comment

Liverpool Kop 20 August @ 07:26 AM EST
Ian Rush's comments about his struggle to adapt to Italian life whilst playing for Juventus entered into Liverpool FC folklore long ago, but did he really say that living in Italy ‘was like living in a foreign country'?
According to Liverpool's goal-scoring Legend, he made no such comment:
"I was set up! Click to continue reading...

Rafa Benitez: The next Bill Shankly?

Liverpool Kop 20 August @ 07:26 AM EST
There was only one Bill Shankly; he was the best manager this land has ever seen, and despite the claims of many a Manchester United fan, his achievements will never be equalled. Benitez is not, and never will be, the next Shanks, But could he be the next Liverpool manager to write his name into Anfield folklore? Click to continue reading...

Gerrard and Torres - The ultimate analysis of their partnership. Is it really that effective?

Liverpool Kop 20 August @ 07:26 AM EST
Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres will be absolutely vital to Liverpool's FC's hopes of winning the Premiership this season. We all know how well the two players work together, but just how effective is the Gerrard/Torres partnership?
I have analysed every LEAGUE game Gerrard and Torres have started together since the Spaniard joined the club in 2007. Click to continue reading...

What might have been: No 1 - Liverpool FC's biggest missed opportunity?

Liverpool Kop 20 August @ 07:26 AM EST
Liverpool FC has lost out on many great players over the years, but the most regrettable missed opportunity is arguably Danish maestro Michael Laudrup. The club had two chances to sign this footballing magician, but failed on both occasions. Why did the club miss out and what impact would Laudrup (theoretically) have had? Click to continue reading...

Debunking Liverpool FC myths: No 5 - Ian Rush failed at Juventus

Liverpool Kop 20 August @ 07:26 AM EST
After scoring 207 goals in 7 fantastic years at Liverpool, Ian Rush left for Juventus in 1987. A year later he was back at Anfield after finding it hard to settle in Italy. Ever since then, the popular myth seems to be that Rushie failed at Juventus. There is, however, a difference between failing to settle and actually failing overall, and in my view, the idea that Rush 'failed' in Italy is totally wide of the mark. Click to continue reading...

Liverpool FC will struggle this season: Is Alex Ferguson right? (Season Preview - Part 1)

Liverpool Kop 20 August @ 07:26 AM EST
Sir Alex Ferguson has (predictably) dismissed Liverpool's chances of winning the league this season, believing that the main threat to Manchester United's dominance will come from Chelsea. Is he right? In a three-part season preview, Kais-Sabir Jesani refutes Ferguson's churlish claims and outlines why Liverpool fans have every reason to be optimistic about the season ahead. Click to continue reading...

VIDEO: Liverpool 1 - 2 Atletico Madrid

Liverpool Kop 20 August @ 07:18 AM EST
Another underwhelming pre-season performance from Liverpool.
Liverpool's pre-season record so far is pretty wretched:
Played - 7
Won - 2
Drawn - 2
Lost - 3
With only a week to go until the new season, things definitely need to improve.

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VIDEO: Daniel Pacheco - Liverpool's best youth prospect?

Liverpool Kop 20 August @ 07:18 AM EST
With Youth player Daniel Pacheco signing a new three year deal this week, here's a reminder of what Liverpool fans can (hopefully) look forward to in the future.
I really hope to see Pacheco given some chances in the first team this year. Click to continue reading...

VIDEO: Fernando Torres + Albert Riera goals against Macedonia

Liverpool Kop 20 August @ 07:18 AM EST
With only 3 days until the new season starts, it's good to see Fernando Torres and Albert Riera getting into the swing of things. Both players scored against Macdonia, with Riera grabbing the winning goal for Spain.
Pepe Reina was also in action, and the Liverpool stopper was beaten twice by Goran Pandev, who put Macedonia into a 2-0 lead before Torres and Riera saved the day. Click to continue reading...

VIDEO: Gerrard, Torres, Carra and Babel caught partying three days before the big kick-off

Liverpool Kop 20 August @ 07:18 AM EST
In a display of breathtaking unprofessionalism that is sure to concern all Liverpool fans, four of the club's star players have been captured on camera partying on the streets of London, just days before the start of the new league season.
With only three days before the big kick-off against Spurs, serious questions need to be asked about whether this is the kind of behaviour is acceptable before a big game. Click to continue reading...

White v Black

FOOTBALLSUP 19 August @ 04:32 AM EST

Considering the picture at the top and the copy within (e.g. 'ones like Nani') we're pretty sure this is tongue in cheek:

http://whitevblack.wordpress.com

If not, apologies for spreading racist propaganda...

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Where’s the Match? (On TV)

FOOTBALLSUP 18 August @ 09:35 AM EST

This week there are a raft of Champions League, Premier League, and Football League game on TV. A great site to keep track of where they are all being shown is Where's the Match - not only for football either, you can track live games in all sports, and never miss one again. Although your girlfriend will probably be pretty pissed off.

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Arrrr… Oh, not those sort of Pirates….

FOOTBALLSUP 17 August @ 04:44 AM EST

Good news for football fans everywhere - the more 'pirates' there are on illegal streams, the more legitimate customers will have to pay...

http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2009-08/14/the-surprising-failure-of-the-football-pirates.aspx

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What might have been: No 2 - Gerard Houllier robs Liverpool fans of the game of the century

Liverpool Kop 13 August @ 08:48 PM EST
On the 9th April 2002, a particularly catastrophic tactical decision by Gerard Houllier robbed Liverpool FC of the chance to participate in what would undoubtedly have been the game of the century.
On the night in question, Liverpool faced Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League quarter-final second leg. Click to continue reading...

Debunking Liverpool FC myths: No 3 – Liverpool are more effective with Steven Gerrard in the team

Liverpool Kop 13 August @ 08:43 PM EST
Liverpool fans and the media never tire of perpetuating the idea that Liverpool are more effective when Steven Gerrard is in the team, but is this actually the truth? It's time to get a definitive, factual answer on this issue.
In the last entry in the ‘Debunking LFC myths' series, I categorically proved that Liverpool do not struggle without Gerrard in the team. Click to continue reading...

VIDEO: Singapore 0 - 5 Liverpool FC: Highlights + all goals

Liverpool Kop 13 August @ 08:33 PM EST
After 4 pre-season games without a win, Liverpool finally moved into second gear with a comprehensive victory over Singapore.
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Live hand grenade found outside Liverpool FC legend's home

Liverpool Kop 13 August @ 08:33 PM EST
Police have discovered a live hand-grenade outside the home of Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish.
According to a report in the Liverpool Echo, Police were alerted to the presence of two men 'acting suspiciously' on Selworthy Road, Birkdale, at around 10.15pm last night.
The two men in question were duly arrested nearby and upon searching the scene, the police found the live grenade on top of a garden wall outside Dalglish's home. Click to continue reading...

VIDEO: Highlights of all 5 of Liverpool's pre-season games so far (St Gallen, Rapid Vienna, Tranmere, Thailand + Singapore)

Liverpool Kop 13 August @ 08:33 PM EST
With only one win in fives games, Liverpool's pre-season form hasn't really been that impressive so far. Still, it's been interesting watching the club's legion of young players in action. Are any of them good enough to make the grade? Take a look at the highlights and decide for yourself.
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Great - that makes it £30m Rafael Benitez has wasted in the last year

Liverpool Kop 13 August @ 08:33 PM EST
Over the last year, Rafael Benitez has wasted a huge chunk of the club's money on transfers that, for whatever reason, just didn't work out. With news that Liverpool have reportedly accepted a £4.3m bid from Napoli for left-back Andrea Dossena, this money-wasting trend seems set to continue.
I think we can all agree that last summer was an utter disaster for Liverpool when it came to transfers. Click to continue reading...

Debunking Liverpool FC myths: No 1 – Rick Parry signed Robbie Keane

Liverpool Kop 13 August @ 08:33 PM EST
In this new series, I'll be taking a look at what I perceive to be some of the biggest myths circulating about Liverpool FC and attempting to set the record straight. I'll start with one of the most recent inaccuracies, namely the improbable notion that former Liverpool Chief Executive Rick Parry signed Robbie Keane. Click to continue reading...

Sir Bobby Robson: A true friend of Liverpool FC

Liverpool Kop 13 August @ 08:33 PM EST
Kevin Keegan once described Sir Bobby Robson as one of his ‘all time favourite football managers', and I'm sure that many Liverpool fans also have a soft-spot for Robson, a true legend of the game, who sadly passed away today.
A thoroughly decent man, Sir Bobby shared many of the same personal qualities as Bill Shankly and Bob Paisley and remained unaffected by the shallow excesses of modern football. Click to continue reading...

Debunking Liverpool FC myths: No 2 – Liverpool struggle without Steven Gerrard in the team

Liverpool Kop 13 August @ 08:33 PM EST
One of the biggest recurring myths about Liverpool FC is that the team struggles without Steven Gerrard in the side. The tabloid media are notorious for perpetuating this blatantly false myth, the result of which is many people - home fans included - actually believe that Liverpool FC is a one-man team. Click to continue reading...

VIDEO: Steven Defour - Xabi Alonso's potential replacement?

Liverpool Kop 13 August @ 08:33 PM EST
With Xabi Alonso seemingly on the verge of leaving Anfield, Standard Liege playmaker Steven Defour is the latest name to be linked with Liverpool. Is he up to the task? Take a look for yourself.
Defour's agent has confirmation Liverpool's alleged interest:
"Steven's name has been mentioned not only at Real Madrid, but also at Liverpool - they are looking at him too. Click to continue reading...

Great – Rafa Benitez is about to waste another £20m of Liverpool FC’s money

Liverpool Kop 13 August @ 08:33 PM EST
Of all the players in all the world, why does Rafa Benitez seem intent on gambling a reputed £20m of the club's money on an injury prone midfielder who has barely managed 27 league starts in the last 3 years?
Liverpool released an official statement today earlier today confirming the club's interest in Alberto Aquilani, and Rafa Benitez was very complimentary indeed:
"Alberto is a very good player who has a winning mentality and great experience. Click to continue reading...

Aquilani vs. Alonso: Is John Arne Riise right?

Liverpool Kop 13 August @ 08:33 PM EST
According to John Arne Riise, new Liverpool signing Alberto Aquilani carries a greater goal threat than the recently departed Xabi Alonso. Whilst that would clearly be fantastic for the team, is it actually true?
In an interview, Riise stated:
"He's [Aquilani] is really good on the ball, with good passing, good movement, he works hard and is a good professional". Click to continue reading...

POLL: Rafa Benitez paid too much for Glenn Johnson. Is Paul Merson right?

Liverpool Kop 13 August @ 08:33 PM EST
Former Arsenal star Paul Merson has criticised Rafa benitez's £18m outlay on Glen Johnson, claiming that right backs are not worth that amount of money. Is he right?
Merson stated: "The Premier League is not blessed with 15 world-class left wingers so I don't see how a right-back can affect a game that much. Click to continue reading...

Fernando Torres disagrees with Bill Shankly over Liverpool FC's priorities. Who is right?

Liverpool Kop 13 August @ 08:33 PM EST
Near the end of last season, Fernando Torres stated that winning the Champions League is more important than winning the league title. Sacrilege, surely? Whilst Torres is perfectly entitled to his opinion, such a belief is contrary to a long-standing principle of Liverpool FC's philosophy.
In an interview in April 2009, Torres stated:
"Domestic titles are very important but to win the Champions League you are saying we are the best team in Europe. Click to continue reading...