By Greg Evans

Ayew do you do guvnor?

After the entertaining, exciting, exuberant and down-right enthralling set of matches that the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations laid on for us in the group stages, surely it could only get better for the last 8?

Liverpool has always been concerned with tradition, and they have good reason.
The history behind their multiple European Cup wins and the tragedy of Hillsborough among other notable events means the club will always be highly thought of.
The club's relationship with the League Cup, not always a competition held in the highest regard, has led to Kenny Dalglish fielding his strongest team this term, despite the inferior opposition.

Liverpool FC Season Preview

With the season staring us full in the face, it's time to go one more, but the question many Liverpool fans are asking is just where will our fortunes take us come May? From the optimists who believe that Manchester United's '19′ will be equalled in short order, to the pessimists who believe that not enough has been done to reclaim a place at Europe's top table, there are wide ranging views on the success of Liverpool's summer.

Birmingham City fans reached the highs of winning their first trophy in over 40 years last season and then suffered the lows of relegation from the Premier League.

Then this summer, the manager who won them that trophy left the club in their hour of need to join their city rivals Aston Villa.

LONDON, England Roberto Mancini saw Manchester City clinch automatic qualification to the group stages of the Champions League and immediately demanded a fresh injection of cash. Arsene Wenger saw his side's season end on a low-key note with a draw against Fulham and promptly heaped more frustration on Arsenal fans by admitting the club [.

I am convinced that He does not play dice...

David Gold has insisted no stone will be left unturned as West Ham strive to ensure they appoint the right manager as Avram Grant's successor. Gold and co-owner David Sullivan are looking to bring in a replacement as quickly as possible so that the new man has time to start preparing for next season.

Sir Alex Ferguson is never content to rest on his laurels, no matter how much success comes the way of the Scot and the players under his control at Old Trafford. So, it won't come as too much of a surprise to fans of the club that the wily United manager is planning on bringing a few fresh faces in over the summer as the Red Devils seek to guard against the predicted rise of the blue side of Manchester.

In an exclusive diary for Liverpoolfc.tv, two teenage trialists relive their experiences during a week at Liverpool Football Club.
How did they feel pulling on the famous red shirt for the first time? How would supporters back in South Korea react to the news that they were on Merseyside? And did they get to rub shoulders with some of our star names?

You would think that a home game against a side that struggles on the road would be seen as an opportunity to chalk up three points in an indifferent season.
You would think that an insipid performance against Pelita Jaya, winning 1-0, would have seen some butts kicked and some improved performances.

United States Geared For Influx Of Star Names This Summer As Europe's Elite Prepare For Pre-Season.

Football, or should we say soccer in respect to our transatlantic friends over in the United States, who can look forward to a summer of household names jetting in from Europe for their pre-season tours in preparation for the 2011/12 season.