Pepe Reina is the "tower of strength" that has already prevented Liverpool's season from heading into oblivion.
That's the verdict of Alan Hansen, who believes the Spain international is now challenging Ray Clemence for the title of the club's greatest-ever goalkeeper.
Liverpool entertain Manchester City on Saturday having suffered a run of just one win in nine games to slip to seventh in the Premier League standings. Click to continue reading...

Liverpool intend to reflect José Reina's status as one of the finest goalkeepers in the game with a lucrative new contract that will secure his long-term future at Anfield.
The 27-year-old still has three years remaining on a five-year contract extension he was awarded in 2007. However, in keeping with club policy not to allow key players to enter the final two years of their contracts, and having tied such players as Steven Gerrard, Fernando Torres and Yossi Benayoun to new long-term deals over the summer, Reina is next in line for a contract offer. Click to continue reading...

Where did all the heroes go?

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David James is as old as Methuselah(officially), Ben Foster has hands made out of butter (official), Paul Robinson still bears the scars of previous England and Tottenham gaffes, Robert Green and Chris Kirkland aren't considered big enough names, so just who is England's number one?

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In the annals of English Football, goalkeepers have always held a certain mystique throughout its history. When you think of great English goalkeepers, the names of Gordon Banks, Peter Shilton and Ray Clemence come to mind. Generally, the modern opinion is that you need to be a little mad to be keeper.

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The clue is in the title - the first all-action book on Spurs is imminent, and all lilywhite fans are most warmly invited to pitch in.

A list of 20 fans' favourites is being compiled, and frankly, for a team as steeped in history as ours, there just ain't enough room for everyone. Some names effortlessly pick themselves – true Lane legends such as Blanchflower, Perryman, Mabbutt, Greaves and Bill Nick.

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Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina has asserted that comparisons between him and the great Ray Clemence are a little premature, despite the clutch of records the Spaniard has broken over the last year, and added that he would rather develop his own reputation, rather than live in the shadow of legends. Click to continue reading...

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As every QPR fan knows - and it's a sign of how football-hungry we become during the Summer "Wasteland" (ignoring the fact that there's some sort of minor European competition going on right now) - the First Round of the Carling Cup is made today and being announced at 10:00 am. However one snippet: The clubs actually receive the draw at 9:45 am. Click to continue reading...

On the eve of tonight's match between England and Croatia, it seems the main story in today's newspapers is that Scott Carson will be given a second chance to play between the sticks following his debut last Friday.
While no-one would deny the former Liverpool man a chance of glory after his poor treatment by Rafa Benitez, it seems Carson will be given the nod mainly on the basis that Paul Robinson can't be relied upon. Click to continue reading...

Today sees the return of one of our old features where we attempt to link two football personages through seven spurious steps. Today we're trying to link Cesc Fabregas with Ray Clemence - just because we can, you understand - so let's begin naturally enough with:
Cesc Fabregas
Currently being touted as the Emirates Messiah and heir to the throne recently vacated by Thierry Henry. Click to continue reading...