Archives for: July 2006

PAUL ANDERSON SIGNS NEW DEAL AT ANFIELD


31st July 2006
A week of high points for teenage footballer Paul Anderson has seen him sign his future to Liverpool until 2010. Anderson, from John O'Gaunt, signed the two-year extension on to his current contract at the Anfield giants on Tuesday afternoon. Liverpool… more »

Injury Speculation about Garcia and Aurelio


31st July 2006
Liverpool have injury doubts over Fabio Aurélio and Luis García before next week’s Champions League third qualifying round first leg at home to Maccabi Haifa . Aurélio, the left back who joined on a free transfer from Valencia this summer, damaged his c… more »

Kaiserslautern 3 - 2 Liverpool


31st July 2006
Pennant provides ammunition but Liverpool shoot themselves in foot Goals: Villar 58, Bellamy 60, García 68, Zeimer 71, 88. Jermaine Pennant gave Liverpool supporters a glimpse of things to come after marking his first appearance for the club, as a sec… more »
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Reina Very Happy at Liverpool


31st July 2006
Pepe Reina says he's very happy at Liverpool and is looking forward to a long term Anfield stay. 'Next year we'll start talking about another deal,' said Reina. 'I am so settled. I recharged my batteries on holiday in Majorca and Ibiza with my wife af… more »
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Liverpool Soundbites


28th July 2006
Rafa: We can't play Maccabi Haifa in Israel Rafael Benitez today insisted Liverpool must not be made to travel to Israel to play their Champions League qualifier against Maccabi Haifa. Spanish stars set to return Liverpool's Spanish World Cup stars c… more »

Save money and support Liverpool


28th July 2006
Consumers are being encouraged to save money to support their favourite football team. New figures from Britannia Building Society indicate that an increased amount of customers are investing their money in Save and Support accounts, which benefit their… more »

Liverpool Stars and their Cars: Steven Gerrard's Patriotic Aston


28th July 2006
Steven Gerrard goes for tea at his mam's house in this stunning Aston Martin DB7 Vantage. The Liverpool skipper has got a garage of top-of-the range automobiles, including an ultra-flash Aston Martin Vanquish and a classy jaguar XKR, all boasting a full… more »

Liverpool Stars and their Cars: Harry Kewell's Cool BMW


28th July 2006
Harry Kewell togs around to training in a very tasty Alpine BMW X5, and with that foot of his, we hope its an automatic. This isn't his actual car, his is black ,but its the same model. He also drives a Mercedes S Class. It hasn’t always been thus, for… more »
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Liverpool Stars and their Cars: Cisse's Crazy Chrysler


28th July 2006
We spotted (ex-)Liverpool striker Djibril Cisse yesterday, driving his mentally modified Chrysler. The flamboyant Frenchman – who is currently nursing a broken leg – was seen parking his unique 300C outside the Radisson Hotel on Liverpool’s Old Hall Str… more »

Rafa's Sure Taking Some Risks..


28th July 2006
I can understand that Liverpool don’t have much cash and are searching around for bargains but it’s only my faith in Rafa’s shrewd managerial skills that keeps me from being totally disappointed by our summer signings. An irritating, mouthy moaner and a… more »

Gerrard eager to capture league title


27th July 2006
The Liverpool captain is keen to get over his World Cup disappointment with England and focus on the only honor missing from his resume England midfielder Steven Gerrard wants to banish his World Cup blues by leading Liverpool to Premiership glory. Ger… more »

The 2006/7 Kit


27th July 2006
Liverpool players Steven Gerrard, right, Jamie Carragher, second right, Xabi Alonso, second left, and Jose Reina model the new Liverpool shirts for the forthcoming season in Liverpool, England, on Monday. From right are the traditional red home shirt, a… more »
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Liverpool Signs Young Greek Striker


27th July 2006
Liverpool have reportedly offered a three-year contract to striker Lazaros Christodoulopoulos. The Greek Under-21 international was invited for a trial at Anfield on Monday and has made an immediate impression - prompting an offer of a contract. Greek… more »

Real Madrid's Xabi bid closed out by Rafa


27th July 2006
The boss has told Real Madrid, in no uncertain terms that their bid for Xabi Alonso is of no interest to the club. Aparently, Real offered £17 million for the Spanish international and, being Real Madrid, assumed that Liverpool would capitulate. Rafa… more »

Liverpool stadium ground to a halt


27th July 2006
Everton might get one over on Liverpool by moving into a brand new stadium before them. Liverpool's plans for a new ground have become so bogged down that they are in danger of losing up to £20 million of European funding, which has been earmarked for s… more »
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Ronaldo


27th July 2006
No real reason for this, I just got it in an e-mail and liked it. more »
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Liverpool lure Pennant and redouble efforts to sign Kuyt


27th July 2006
Liverpool are understood to have re-opened talks with Feyenoord for striker Dirk Kuyt after completing the final details of Jermaine Pennant's arrival at Anfield. Manager Rafael Benitez - currently with the senior squad at a Swiss training camp - is tr… more »

Liverpool: The Greatest Ever English Club - Official


26th July 2006
Liverpool topped an all-time points league table that was compiled by The Times yesterday. The table was compiled by awarding three points for a win and one point for a draw for every top-flight game since 1888. With 18 league titles it's unsurprising t… more »
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Liverpool FC Leads the World in Contactless Ticketing


26th July 2006
StadiaCard helps Liverpool expedite access and reduce scalping There are a number of competing firms today in the UK seeking to bring contactless solutions to bear in football stadiums in their country. Stadiacard, a division of the UK-based TelCo Manag… more »

Liverpool Betting


26th July 2006
Final Position2+ 21/10 3 81/50 4-LOWER 137/100 Multiple Trophies Competition Coral Tote Hill Betfair F A Cup + Carl Cup 25 40 25 11 Prem + Carl Cup 33 40 33 23 Prem + F A Cup 28 40 33 23 F A Cup + Champs Lg 40 66 40 23 Prem + Champs Lg 50… more »

Liverpool's Betting: What the Bookies Reckon


26th July 2006
According to SkyBet, these are the 'top scorer' odds Bellamy, C 6/4 Gerrard, S 3/1 Crouch, P 9/2 Fowler, R 9/2 Garcia, L 10/1 Gonzalez, M 33/1 Kewell, H 33/1 Aurelio, F 50/1 Zenden, B 66/1 Rafa Benitez has made some inspired decisions d… more »

Pennant with Liverpool 'as we speak'; Anderson more secure


26th July 2006
Birmingham City winger Jermaine Pennant is reportedly undergoing a medical at Liverpool ahead of his proposed £6.2 million move to Anfield. Widespread reports indicated on Wednesday morning that The Reds were close to tying up a deal for the former Arse… more »

Match Report: Pre-Season Friendly: Crewe 0 - 1 Liverpool


25th July 2006
Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez unveiled two more South Americans but it was Craig Lindfield, a teenager from the Wirral, who made his mark on his debut for the Anfield club. Fabio Aurelio and Mark Gonzalez both got their first taste of English football,… more »

Football's Most Bizarre Injuries


25th July 2006
Darren Bent's sandwich-making accident has led to another raid on the 'freak injuries' file, which involves a tap, puppy pee, an ironing board and, of course, that famous bottle of salad cream... 1) Famously, Dave Beasant, then with Southampton, stuck… more »

Liverpool Squad Numbers for 2006/7 Announced


25th July 2006
At the time of writing, the following is the full first-team squad for the new season. 1. Jerzy Dudek 2. Jan Kromkamp 3. Stephen Finnan 4. Sami Hyypia 5. Daniel Agger 6. John Arne Riise 7. Harry Kewell 8. Steven Gerrard 9. Robbie Fowler 10. Lui… more »

Adidas & Liverpool Launch New Kit for 2006/7


25th July 2006
Adidas-Liverpool partnership launched with four new kits Liverpool's alliance with Adidas was launched in style today as some of the Liverpool FC big names spent their first day back on public duty by modelling the new shirts. Captain Steven Gerrard… more »

Aurelio confident he can adapt to life in the Premiership


24th July 2006
Fabio Aurelio is confident he can pick up the pace of the Premiership following his arrival from Valencia. The Brazilian free transfer teamed up with former manager Rafael Benitez at Liverpool this week and immediately outlined his determination to make… more »

Craig Bellamy on You Tube


24th July 2006
Bellamy's Blackburn highlights (2:42) Bellamy's Hat-trick for Celtic (1:11) Bellamy's first outing - Pre-season friendly against Wrexham (2:45) Portsmouth 2-2 Blackburn (29sec.) more »

Player Profile: Mark Gonzalez


21st July 2006
Liverpool Forward Height: 1.75m (5' 9") Weight: 70.00kg (11st.) Nationality: Chilean Born: 10/07/1984 in Durban (South Africa) 2006 Record at Real Sociedad:Games: 16 Starting Line-up: 12 Substitutions: 4 Goals: 5 Penalties: 0 Yellow Cards: 3 Red… more »
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Youngsters coached the 'Liverpool Way'


21st July 2006
Liverpool football legends Ronnie Whelan, Bruce Grobbelaar, David Johnson and Michael Thomas will be in Cardiff later this month. The 'Liverpool Way' is a coaching clinic for children which kicks off at Sophia Gardens on July 31 and will run throughout… more »
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Kuyt's price set to fall as Liverpool hold tight


21st July 2006
Liverpool retain hopes of signing the Holland international Dirk Kuyt after Feyenoord's aspirations of raising up to £14m in the sale of the unsettled forward appeared to recede due to a lack of interest from clubs in the Champions League. Feyenoord had… more »

Harry Enfield's Association Football


21st July 2006
Arsenal (1933) vs. Liverpool (1991) more »
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Liverpool Legend: 'King Kenny' Dalglish


21st July 2006
Signs for Liverpool FC in £440,000 transfer from Celtic on 10 August 1977, acquired by Bob Paisley as replacement for Kevin Keegan, earlier sold to Hamburg for £500,000. Makes Liverpool debut in goalless Charity shield duel with Manchester United at Wemb… more »

Fabio Aurelio Goals on You Tube


20th July 2006
For Valencia against Mallorca (30 secs.) For Valencia against Real Madrid(6 secs.) For Valencia against Celta Vigo (18 secs.) Superb Free kick against Recreativo (9 secs.) Impossible Angle, slow motion video (15 secs.) Nice finish against… more »
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Phone call sent right message to Gonzalez


20th July 2006
From the outside, it looked like your classic drawn-out transfer saga. Injury problems, work permit issues and a season-long loan spell in Spain were the sum parts of Mark Gonzalez's move to Liverpool before it was finally completed earlier this month.… more »

Wrexham Boss Thanks Liverpool


20th July 2006
Wrexham box Denis Smith has thanked Liverpool Football Club for the way they have helped save their once financially crippled club from administration. Liverpool have found ways to save the North Wales club including waiving their share of ticket profit… more »
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You Wanna Piece of ME?


19th July 2006
A collection of Footy Agro (3:25) - Warning: Gay Shevchenko bit at the end more »
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Champions League Seeding


19th July 2006
For a full list of Champions League Seedings, click here If you're a stat-head, you'll lkike this site, its got loads of pointless and irrelevant crap. Related Articles: What's Wrong With The Modern Game | Liverpool Tops International Club World Ranking… more »
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Liverpool's First Season (1892/3)


19th July 2006
Liverpool Football Club was formed in 1892 and in their first ever season, they were promoted from the Lancashire League into the Football League Division 2. These are the results from that historic first season, in which Liverpool finished top: LANCASH… more »

Traore pondering Liverpool exit


19th July 2006
Traore's Liverpool career looks to be over Premiership pair Charlton and Bolton are leading the chase to sign Liverpool defender Djimi Traore. The 26-year-old Mali international is ready to quit Anfield after manager Rafael Benitez admitted his first… more »

Community Shield - Liverpool vs. Chelsea Tickets Available


18th July 2006
Liverpool v Chelsea ticket news FA Community Shield to be played at the Millennium Stadium on Sunday, August 13, kick-off 3pm LIVERPOOL FOOTBALL CLUB have received 24,527 tickets for the game priced at £40, £30, £20 and £15. The percentage split on the… more »

Reds holding out Alves hope


18th July 2006
Liverpool remain hopeful they can persuade Sevilla to drop their asking price for full-back Daniel Alves. Although the UEFA Cup winners' president Jose Maria Del Nido claimed he was "15 per cent" away from reaching an agreement with the Reds, Rafael Be… more »

Liverpool: FA Youth Cup Winners 2005/6


18th July 2006
Liverpool, under Academy head Steve Heighway, won the FA Youth Cup thsi year, beating Man. City to the title. See the highlights here (8:30) - there's a lot to look forward to from some of these boys! Related Articles: Liverpool Academy | Liverpool Sna… more »

Mark Gonzalez on You Tube


18th July 2006
Double click each image to play A cracking 35 yarder for Real Sociedad (10 sec. - don't blink) Some nice Gonzalez moments against Real Madrid (3:25) A nice Gonzalez goal from his days at Albacete more »
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Wrexham vs. Liverpool Highlights


18th July 2006
Related Articles: Pre-season Friendly: Wrexham vs. Liverpool | FOWLER HAILED AS BELLAMY STARS | Bellamy fears being rated a failure at Liverpool more »

Bellamy fears being rated a failure at Liverpool


17th July 2006
Craig Bellamy says he is nervous about playing for Liverpool because he fears being rated as an Anfield failure. The Welsh international forward signed for his boyhood heroes in a £6mil transfer from Blackburn last month. “I am nervous because I do… more »

FOWLER HAILED AS BELLAMY STARS


17th July 2006
Craig Bellamy revealed his delight at teaming up with his hero Robbie Fowler - and thanked the Anfield legend for his first Liverpool goal. Bellamy scored early in the second half in the 2-0 friendly win at Wrexham, and it was Fowler who made the goal.… more »

Liverpool defender Barragan close to joining Deportivo Coruna


17th July 2006
Deportivo Coruna are on the verge of signing 19-year-old Spanish defender Antonio Barragan from Liverpool, according to club president Augusto Cesar Lendoiro. "All that remains for the move to be completed is for the documents to be signed," Lendoiro… more »

Rafa ready for Serie A raid


17th July 2006
Rafael Benitez is interested in the players affected by the matchfixing scandal, with David Trezeguet among his targets. Following the relegation of Juventus, Fiorentina and Lazio and with AC Milan losing their Champions League status, many of Serie A's… more »

Who's this Aurelio and what's he all about?


14th July 2006
I've got samba skills to thrill, says Aurelio Before this season gets underway, footballers of 21 different nationalities have represented Liverpool Football Club. But Fabio Aurelio Rodrigues will be the first from Brazil. And happily for Liverpool fa… more »

Charity Golf Day and Gala Dinner


14th July 2006
I think that this is worth going to if you a) Love Liverpool Football Club b) Play Golf c) Have some extra cash d) Can get there Legends from Liverpool Football Club are all set to swing into action again - and raise thousands of pounds for their chos… more »

Benitez backing Captain Stevie


14th July 2006
Steven Gerrard has received the backing of his Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez in regards to the England captaincy. Rafa said :"If Stevie is happy to be England captain, I will be happy, I will try to help him.” "It is up to Steve McClaren who will be… more »

Base your Business on Liverpool FC


13th July 2006
I've just read an interesting article by John Kay of the Financial Times in which he uses Liverpool Football Club (on the pitch) as a business model. Its all about how a great team is better than a team of great individuals, etc. Not much to do with foot… more »

Being Mohammad Sissoko


13th July 2006
"Assalamu Alaikum", I say, as I extend my hand to greet Mohammad Sissoko. "Wa'alaikum Salaam," he replies, shaking my hand before we sit down to talk about his roller coaster of a first premiership and European campaign for Liverpool, at the Melwood tra… more »
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Benítez bags one Brazilian but Alves remains elusive


13th July 2006
Liverpool have deflected interest from Real Madrid and Barcelona to secure the free-transfer signing of the Brazil full-back Fabio Aurelio from Valencia, although their attempts to add his compatriot Daniel Alves to their squad for the new season continu… more »

What's Going on With Daniel Alves?


13th July 2006
Has anyone else noticed how quiet the 'Daniel Alves Transfer' has gone - two months ago it was almost done, then, Bellamy, Gonzalez, Aurelio & Paletta later, everything went stagnant. As I understood it, it was only a matter of 'sorting out a few mi… more »

Liverpool FC kicks off season with 'Smart Tickets'


13th July 2006
FA Cup champions give paper tickets a red card Liverpool Football Club is to issue season ticket holders with contactless smartcards this year following a successful trial at its Anfield stadium last season. The club has installed smartcard readers at… more »

Anfield to host the FA Carlsberg Sunday Cup on April 29th 2007


12th July 2006
Sign up for Sunday Cup The FA Carlsberg Sunday Cup is set to enter its 43rd year, and for the fifth consecutive season, the 45,000 capacity home of Liverpool Football Club will host the final on 29 April 2007. Clubs now have just three weeks to submit… more »

Hamann's Transfer Record


12th July 2006
Dietmar Hamann will complete one of the quickest transfers in Premiership history when he joins Manchester City on a free transfer in the next 24 hours. The 32-year-old Liverpool midfielder signed a contract at Bolton last month after being persuaded to… more »

The Zidane Game


12th July 2006
This is everywhere, but if you haven't played it yet, its a good laugh for about 30 seconds... Click image to play Or the new 'Zidane Inspired' Nintendo World Cup Game Click Image to Watch Zizou meets Chirac more »
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DIDI MISS IS CHOKER SAYS SAM


11th July 2006
Bolton boss Sam Allardyce has voiced his disappointment at missing out on Liverpool's German midfielder Didi Hamann, who is set to move to Manchester City. Dejected Allardyce told The Sunday People: "It's a big disappointment because this is the secon… more »

Wigan sign injury-prone Liverpool keeper Kirkland


11th July 2006
Wigan Athletic have signed goalkeeper Chris Kirkland on a six-month loan from Liverpool that could become a permanent move from January, Wigan said on Tuesday. Signed from Coventry by former Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier for 6 million pounds ($11.03… more »

Thinking of Betting on The Reds for The Title?


10th July 2006
To win the Premiership: Chelsea 1/2 Man Utd 13/2 Arsenal 8/1 Liverpool* 17/2 Tottenham 80/1 *Best odds are with Bet Direct Top 3 Finish: Chelsea 3/100 Arsenal 7/20 Man Utd 2/5 Liverpool* 3/5 Tottenham 7/1 *Best odds are with Expekt Top… more »

Pre-season Friendly: Wrexham vs. Liverpool


10th July 2006
Father and son promised a ball at Wrexham A budding entrepreneur will meet his football heroes next week as he watches his young son walk out with a host of Red stars. Lifelong Liverpool fan Steve McKenzie is sponsoring the ball for his team's Wrexham… more »

Paletta: I will have to learn quickly


10th July 2006
New signing Gabriel Paletta has admitted he will have to swiftly travel a steep learning curve during his first season in English football. The 20-year-old centre-back, whose style has drawn comparisons with Argentine great Roberto Ayala in his homeland… more »

Kewell to miss start of season


08th July 2006
Liverpool winger Harry Kewell is facing six weeks on the sidelines after suffering a foot injury during Australia's World Cup finals campaign. Kewell was forced to sit out the Socceroos' second round clash against Italy because of the problem, which tea… more »

Aurelio: "I'll be Fab for Reds and Brazil"


07th July 2006
FABIO AURELIO hopes his move to Liverpool can help him become the long term successor to Roberto Carlos in the Brazil squad, he said yesterday. The left-back signed for the Reds on a free transfer from Valencia this week and has set his sights on a plac… more »
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Shankly's remarks voted best of all time


07th July 2006
BILL Shankly felt soccer was more important than life and death, and fans around the world agreed with the former Liverpool manager yesterday. Scotsman Shankly, who died of a heart attack in 1981, beat former Manchester United and France forward Eric Ca… more »

Juventus Relegation Means Transfer Frenzy


07th July 2006
The extraordinary 'couldn't be made up' trial of four leading Italian clubs on match fixing allegations has reached the point of no-return for Juventus. Although Milan, Lazio and Fiorentina are contesting the calls from the Italian Football Federation… more »
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You Say You Want A Rafa-Lution...


07th July 2006
It's starting to take shape. The new acquisitions drive past the autograph-hunters at the Melwood gates, having already signed on the most crucial piece of paper: a Liverpool FC contract. Soon each will be asked to stand with a red-and-white scarf above… more »

Gary Ablett's First LFC Interview


07th July 2006
Gary Ablett tells Liverpoolfc.tv about how he's settling into his role as the club's new reserve team manager. Liverpoolfc.tv: Welcome back to Liverpool, Gary… Gary Ablett: Thanks very much. It's a situation that has all come about very quickly really.… more »

Cissé to Marseilles


07th July 2006
Djibril Cissé, the Liverpool striker, is on the verge of joining Marseilles on a one-year loan, according to the French club’s president. “We are very close to an agreement,” Pape Diouf said. “I talk to Djibril every day on the phone. For him, he is al… more »

González given work permit


06th July 2006
Liverpool have finally succeeded in gaining a work permit for Mark González, a year after signing the Chile winger. The Home Office initially refused to grant a permit and turned down an appeal, but Rafael Benítez, the Liverpool manager, was not prepar… more »

Reds beat Argies for Paletta


06th July 2006
PALETTA Promising Argentinian defender Gabriel Paletta has completed his £2 million move to Liverpool after signing a four-year contract. The Boss, Rafael Benitez is delighted to have secured Paletta's services. Benitez said: “I've worked with othe… more »

Calliste Going To Scunthorpe


05th July 2006
Scunthorpe United boss Brian Laws has made Wales Under-21 striker Ramon Calliste his third summer signing. The 20-year-old moves to Glanford Park from Liverpool on a free transfer and has penned a one-year deal with The Iron. Calliste came through the… more »

UEFA Dealine Looms for Italian Teams


05th July 2006
Chelsea, Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool will know by July 27 at the latest whether Italian representation in next season´s Champions League will be severely diminished. The date is the deadline set by UEFA for football´s domestic governing bod… more »

Club World Ranking: Liverpool Still Top


05th July 2006
[/4 means league value] 1. Liverpool FC England/4 323 2. FC Internazionale Milano Italia/4 305 3. FC Barcelona España/4 286 4. Sevilla FC España/4 262 5. AS Roma Italia/4 252 6. SC Internacional Porto Alegre Brasil/4 248 6. FC Bayern München Deutschlan… more »

Liverpool want Nicolas Anelka?


04th July 2006
Liverpool are understood to be considering a shock move for Fenerbache striker Nicolas Anelka. According to reports in France, Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez is preparing a bid to lure the 28-year-old back to Anfield. L'Equipe have also claimed that Ly… more »

Euro lift for Liverpool - Greek Scandal Helps Reds


04th July 2006
LIVERPOOL could be handed a place in the Champions League proper this season -without the need to play a qualifying tie - after FIFA suspended all Greek teams from international competition. Olympiakos were originally in the draw for the group stages of… more »

Reds head Trabelsi race


04th July 2006
Liverpool have emerged as front-runners in the race for Tunisian Hatem Trabelsi. Skysports.com reports that talks are at an advanced stage between the two parties, but Liverpool are yet to decide whether to finalise a move. Trabelsi is keen on the switc… more »

Liverpool Football Club in The News


04th July 2006
REDS BOSS RAFA SEALS A FAB DEAL LIVERPOOL have completed the signing of Brazilian defender Fabio Aurelio from manager Rafa Benitez's former club Valencia. The 26-year-old has signed a four-year contract and is expected to start preseason training this… more »

Christiano Ronaldo Apologises to Rooney


04th July 2006
What can I say, he's a team-mate after all. Sure, it was emotional, but in the end, I sucked. He was right to moan. more »

Classic Matches: FA Cup Final 1974 - Liverpool vs. Newcastle


04th July 2006
Poem by Toby Jones Liverpool v Newcastle FA Cup Final 1974 The Geordie Boys were full of talk But come the hour they couldn't walk For Redman played the finest words And Supermac he wasn’t heard We closed them down and left them dead Just chasing sha… more »

Cheyrou to Rennes


03rd July 2006
French club, Rennes have signed Liverpool FC midfielder Bruno Cheyrou for an undisclosed fee. The 28-year-old, capped three times by France, has been away from Anfield for two seasons, with loan spells at Olympique de Marseille and FC Girondins de Bord… more »

Latin Lovers See Red


03rd July 2006
Is Rafa starting to shift the Liverpool gaze towards South America? With the confirmed signing of Fabio Aurelio and Gabriel Pallette and the rumoured though looking-less-imminent-by-the-minute move of Sevilla's Daniel Alves, not to mention the ongoing s… more »

Liverpool Sign First Brazilian: Aurelio


03rd July 2006
Liverpool have completed the signing of Brazilian defender Fabio Aurelio from manager Rafa Benitez's former club, Valencia. Aurelio, 26, has signed a four-year contract and is expected to start pre-season training this week. Aurelio, a free transfer, is… more »

My Baby Gerrard


03rd July 2006
A father of a baby boy was so determined to have the child named Gerrard after Liverpool and England star Steven Gerrard that he set up a website to rustle up public support to persuade his wife, who opposed the plan. After some 5,000 hits on MyBabyGera… more »