Archives for: August 2006

This Weekend's Internationals


31st August 2006
European Championship qualification starts this weekend (all times UK): Saturday, September 2nd European Championship Qualifying Belarus v Albania, 18:00 Czech Republic v Wales, 19:15 England v Andorra, 17:00 Estonia v Israel, 19:30 Georgia v France, 17… more »

National salute to Anfield legends


31st August 2006
THREE Liverpool legends have been voted into the National Football Museum's Hall of Fame. World Cup winner Roger Hunt, all-time leading scorer Ian Rush and classy defender Alan Hansen will be formally inducted at a special awards ceremony at Liverpool's… more »

Zwnden steps up in support of Kuyt


30th August 2006
Reds midfielder Bolo Zenden has backed fellow Dutchman Dirk Kuyt to offer Liverpool more than just goals this season. The £10 million signing from Feyenoord made his debut appearance as a second half substitute in Saturday' 2-1 win over West Ham and mad… more »
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The Kop's 100th Birthday: My 25 years in front of the famous terrace


28th August 2006
ECHO chief photographer Stephen Shakeshaft is affectionately known as 'Shakey'. But there's nothing shaky about his recollections of working in front of the most famous football terrace in the world for more than 25 years. Stephen's memories are vivid,… more »
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Rafa: We need to be more ruthless


28th August 2006
Click on image to enlarge Rafael Benitez has demanded more of a killer instinct from his players after Liverpool celebrated the 100th birthday of the Kop with a narrow 2-1 victory over West Ham at Anfield. Daniel Agger scored the sort of debut goal in… more »
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The Jens Lehmann 'Twat of the Week' Award


28th August 2006
Jens Award There are many contenders this week - of course right up there near the top has to be Thatcher. Thatcher has never done anything worthwhile and is a complete and utter total twat. Then of course there’s also her namesake, Ben Thatcher w… more »
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Liverpool V West Ham 2006 / 2007


27th August 2006
A couple of months on from the cup final Liverpool & West Ham served up another entertaining game. West Ham had the first chance of note as early as the 3rd minute but Zamora failed to make the most of a Konchesky cross. It was then our turn to… more »

UEFA Champions League Draw


27th August 2006
We're going back to Turkey Realted Articles: Istanbul: One Year On | Kuyt explains how Robben told him to sign for Liverpool | Liverpool survive rustiness and rancour to secure progress more »

Opinion: Maccabi Haifa and West Ham


27th August 2006
Champions League – week review. Well its been another interesting week for The Reds culminating in a decent performance and win at West Ham this weekend. However before we get into that let’s look back to the start of the week. The start of the week sa… more »

Liverpool vs. West Ham - The Goals


27th August 2006
A Pepe Reina mistake gifts Zamora the first A beautiful strike from Daniel Agger Then Crouch makes it two Rrelated Article: Liverpool v. West Ham - What The Papers Say more »
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Liverpool v. West Ham - What The Papers Say


27th August 2006
The Independent Liverpool 2 West Ham United 1: Swagger of Agger as Reds blow hot and cold How good are Liverpool? Only eight days ago they were being lauded as alternative champions to Chelsea, yet they have started the season with as much a stutter a… more »
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The Red Cauldron


27th August 2006
I just watched a cracking little video on the Red Cauldron that's well worth a look - we all remember that day, when Anfield roared and Chelsa were silenced. I know its from over a year ago, but this never gets old: If you've ever wondered why they s… more »
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Premiership Games: Saturday, August 26th


25th August 2006
Saturday, 26 August 2006 Aston Villa v Newcastle, 15:00 Blackburn v Chelsea, 15:00 Charlton v Bolton, 15:00 Fulham v Sheff Utd, 15:00 Liverpool v West Ham, 15:00 Man City v Arsenal, 15:00 Middlesbrough v Portsmouth, 15:00 Tottenham v Everton, 15:00 Watfo… more »

Classic Soccer Videos 20


24th August 2006
Click on video to view Robbie Fowler's First 100 Goals Brilliant, just brilliant! Liverpool vs. Everton, FC Cup Final, 1986 RUSHIE!!!!! Related Articles: Classic Soccer Videos 18 | Classic Soccer Videos 1 | Classic Soccer Videos 19 more »

Classic Soccer Videos 19


23rd August 2006
Click image to view video Liverpool Champions of Europe 2005 - because you can't watch this too many times Liverpool: The Best Fans in The World RelatedArticles: Classic Soccer Videos 18 | Classic Soccer Videos 1 | Classic Soccer Videos 17 more »

Sissoko out for two weeks with knee injury


23rd August 2006
Momo Sissoko will be out of action for two weeks after injuring his left knee during the Champions League match against Maccabi Haifa, the club said on today. "Momo had a scan today which showed a tear of the medial ligament in his left knee," Liverpo… more »

Liverpool survive rustiness and rancour to secure progress


23rd August 2006
Dominic Fifield at the Valeri Lobanovski Stadium Maccabi Haifa 1-1 Liverpool Politics had cast serious doubts over where this tie would be staged, though there is absolute certainty as to where Liverpool will be playing in the months ahead. Passage into… more »

Fairclough on Avi, Stevie, Rafa and Paisley


23rd August 2006
The optimism felt before our visit to Yorkshire took an untimely knock with just a share of the spoils on the opening day of the season and had most Reds' fans leaving Bramall Lane on Saturday bitterly disappointed. It's proved to be one of our unlucki… more »

Maccabi Haifa v Liverpool


22nd August 2006
Champions League Third qualifying round, second leg Tuesday, 22 August Valeri Lobanovski Stadium Kick-off: 1935 BST Liverpool will be without defenders Jamie Carragher and John Arne Riise for the trip to Kiev after both players picked up ankle injuries… more »
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Classic Soccer Videos 18


22nd August 2006
Click image to view video The Very Gay Ref This one's been doing the rounds for quite a while, but if you haven't seen it yet, you should Tornado Stops Play Related Articles: Classic Soccer Videos 1 | Classic Soccer Videos 16 | Classic Soccer Vid… more »

Kuyt explains how Robben told him to sign for Liverpool


22nd August 2006
Liverpool's ultimately successful pursuit of Dirk Kuyt was smoothed by unlikely allies. The Holland international yesterday revealed he had been urged to move to Anfield by Ruud van Nistelrooy and Arjen Robben, pantomime villains on Merseyside given thei… more »

Opinion: Sheffield United vs. Liverpool


21st August 2006
Sheffield United v Liverpool And so after a summer of eternal sunshine and laughter (well for some of us at least) we are back with the start of Premiership. And what a start it was going to be - renewed hope and optimism that this year will bring us… more »

Classic Soccer Videos 17


21st August 2006
Click image to view video Steven Gerrard's Top Ten This was obviously made before the FA Cup final Reebok Commercial: Terry Tate - The Streaker Nothing to do with footy, but while we're on the subject, 'Terry Tate Office Linebacker' is pretty fun… more »

Match Report: Sheffield United 1-1 Liverpool


21st August 2006
Painful, possibly (hopefully) just a case of getting the blend wrong and something that can be rectified in the near future, but given that Sheffield are one of the teams I have pegged to go straight back down, its definitely 2 points lost. The injuries… more »
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Classic Soccer Videos 16


21st August 2006
Click image to view video Freddy Adu - The Young American Soccer Phenom He's alright, I suppose. I think Wrexham are looking at him Stretch Bearer’s First Day Old, but still pretty funny Related Articles: Classic Soccer Videos 1 | Classic Soccer Vi… more »

Rafa Benitez Pre-Season Interview


19th August 2006
Typically realistic, Rafa discusses his hopes and plans for the 2006/7 season related Articles: What do you expect from the 2006/7 Season? | Match Report: Sheffield United 1-1 Liverpool | Opinion: Sheffield United vs. Liverpool more »

This Weekend's Games


18th August 2006
SATURDAY, AUGUST 19, 2006 12.45pm Sheffield United v Liverpool 3.00pm Arsenal v Aston Villa 3.00pm Everton v Watford 3.00pm Newcastle United v Wigan Athletic 3.00pm Portsmouth v Blackburn Rovers 3.00pm Reading v Middlesbrough 3.00pm West Ham… more »

What do you expect from the 2006/7 Season?


18th August 2006
This weekend the wait finally comes to an end, and as ever questions hang in the air. Will that inevitable pre-season confidence be dashed or justified? What are the hopes and fears for the campaign ahead? Where’s the best place to get a pre-match pint?… more »
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Classic Soccer Videos 15


18th August 2006
Click image to view video Oliver Khan Likes a bit of tonguing Famous Football Quotes "I couldn't settle in Italy. It was like living in a foreign country" - Ian Rush more »

Classic Soccer Videos 14


18th August 2006
Click image to view video The worst missed goals Yeah, alright, so the Rosenthal one's in there, but so's the Forlan on to make up for it Greatest Own Goals And Traore's against Burnley's in here as well - call me a masochist. Related Articles: Clas… more »

Dirk Kuyt, A Legend in Rotterdam


18th August 2006
Dirk Kuyt's Top Ten Goals for Feyenoord last season - the video isn't the best quality, but you'll get the general idea Liverpool just signed Kuyt - click here for the article more »
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Liverpool Have Signed Dirk Kuyt for 10 mill


18th August 2006
Liverpool sign Dutch hitman Kuyt Rafael Benitez is delighted to have completed the signing of Dutch hitman Dirk Kuyt from Feyenoord ahead of Liverpool's Premiership opener at Sheffield United. It is believed that the 26-year-old striker, who will wear… more »
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Match Report: Lincoln City 1, Liverpool 2


17th August 2006
GOALS from Mark Gonzalez and Besian Idrizaj gave Liverpool a 2-1 friendly win over Lincoln City at a packed Sincil Bank last night. Liverpool fielded a strong side including Jan Kromkamp, Fabio Aurelio, Gonzalez and Robbie Fowler, and all four were prom… more »

Toshack on Rafa


17th August 2006
Jose Mourinho thinks he is the "Special One" but John Toshack believes that title should be attributed to the manager at Anfield Rafael Benitez. The Wales coach, an Anfield hero in the Bill Shankly era, had an input into Benitez's early career when mana… more »
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Liverpool agree £10m deal to sign Kuyt


17th August 2006
Liverpool's long pursuit of the Feyenoord striker Dirk Kuyt appears certain to end in success in the next couple of days with the two clubs likely to agree a £10m fee. Talks have intensified over the past 48 hours after Kuyt, who was last night due to… more »
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The Michael Shields Campaign


17th August 2006
Help bring Michael Shields back home You'll Never Walk Alone... I received this email tonight from the Free Michael Shields campaign. You'll remember what happened to young Michael in the summer of 2005. Whilst the rest of us were celebrating… more »
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Classic Soccer Videos 13


16th August 2006
Click image to view video Naked football Kills a bit of time Oh yeah, football’s a violent game World Cup Missed chances 2006 Related Articles: Classic Soccer Videos 1 | Classic Soccer Videos 11 - Joga Bonito 5 & 6 | Classic Soccer Videos 1… more »

three steps to a Season of Armchair Football: POP


16th August 2006
The three steps to a satisfying season of armchair viewing, which can be recalled with the handy mnemonic POP, are: 1. Planning. You don’t want to be in the position that the hapless partner of a colleague currently finds himself. He is a Liverpool sea… more »
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Classic Soccer Videos 12 - Joga Bonito 7


16th August 2006
Click image to view video Joga TV Episode 7 – R9 Goal Maradona vs. Ronaldinho – 8 minutes of magic Related Articles: Classic Soccer Videos 1 | Classic Soccer Videos 10 - Joga Bonito 3 & 4 | Classic Soccer Videos 11 - Joga Bonito 5 & 6 more »

Directions to Sheffield United


16th August 2006
How to get to Bramall Lane Click image for larger printable version By Car From North: Exit M1 at Junction 33 following signs to Sheffield (A57), continue along the Sheffield Parkway until the Park Square roundabout. Take third exit and follow A61 (Shef… more »

Match Preview: Sheffield United vs. Liverpool


16th August 2006
Sheffield United, the oldest club in membership of the Football Association, emerged as clear runners-up behind Reading in the Football League Championship last season and have more than earned this belated return to the top flight. However, there will… more »

Classic Soccer Videos 11 - Joga Bonito 5 & 6


15th August 2006
Click image to view video Joga TV Episode 5 – Make The Ball Happy Joga TV Episode 6 – R10: Brazilian Ping Pong – Is this real? Related Articles: Classic Soccer Videos 1 | Classic Soccer Videos 9 - Joga Bonito 1 & 2 | Classic Soccer Videos 10 -… more »

Liverpool Legend: John Toshack


15th August 2006
Clubs played for:1966-1970 Cardiff City 1970-1978 Liverpool* 1978-1983 Swansea City** Wales: 12 goals in 40 appearances * Despite several injuries, John Toshack scored 95 goals for Liverpool, putting him 16th in the club's all-time top scorers list. *… more »
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Toshack & Giggs Believe in Bellamy/Liverpool


15th August 2006
Wales skipper Ryan Giggs and manager John Toshack have joined forces to hail the arrival of Craig Bellamy at Liverpool. The pair, captain and manager, are united in seeing the benefits of the £6million move from Blackburn for Bellamy as far as Wales are… more »

Nothing News: Rafa and Moumou don't shake hands


15th August 2006
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez plays down feud with Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho Liverpool football manager Rafael Benitez played down the talk of a feud between him and Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho based on the fact that they didn't shake hands after th… more »

Israelis protest at Kiev switch


15th August 2006
Uefa switches Liverpool's Champions League qualifier to Ukraine. Continued rocket attacks on Haifa have prompted Uefa's decision. UEFA today confirmed that the second leg of Liverpool's Champions League qualifier against Maccabi Haifa would be played… more »

Community Shield: Liverpool vs. Chelsea


14th August 2006
Squad depth pleases Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez was delighted after watching his side beat Chelsea in the Community Shield despite leaving some big-name players on the bench. Match Highlights Steven Gerrard, Xabi Alonso and Craig Bellamy were all le… more »

Classic Soccer Videos 10 - Joga Bonito 3 & 4


14th August 2006
Click image to view video Joga TV Episode 3 – Alone you are just a vine Joga TV Episode 4 - Joy - Never Grow Up The one showing Ronaldinho as a kid Related Articles: Classic Soccer Videos 1 | Classic Soccer Videos 8 | Classic Soccer Videos 9 - Joga… more »

Classic Soccer Videos 9 - Joga Bonito 1 & 2


13th August 2006
Click image to view video Joga TV Episode 1 – Interrupting your Transmissions Joga TV Episode 2 - 4-4-2 or 1-1-8 Related Articles: Classic Soccer Videos 1 | Classic Soccer Videos 7 | Classic Soccer Videos 8 more »

Gerrard: LFC a passion that will never end


13th August 2006
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard's current autobiography is out next month and as is always the case with the big life stories it's being serialised in the national press. Unfortunately the newspaper he's chosen is the News of the World, but clearly he… more »

Classic Soccer Videos 8


12th August 2006
Click image to view video Hysterical Umbro Commercial - Wankah! Valderrama gets a little squeeze Other Articles: Classic Soccer Videos 1 | Classic Soccer Videos 6 | Classic Soccer Videos 7 more »

Back off Chelsea, Arsenal!


12th August 2006
Liverpool's pace injection could have bitter rivals on the run - Nice to hear, but what do they mean? Guardian Headline I'm writing this pissed up, so this post will probably sound like shite. I've just spent 2 hours with an Arsenal fan who's giving i… more »

John Terry to Captain England; Gerrard Vice-captain


11th August 2006
Chelsea skipper John Terry has been appointed as the new England captain, the Football Association have confirmed. Terry takes over the armband after David Beckham stepped down from the role in the wake of England's World Cup quarterfinal defeat on pena… more »

Fact: When it really matters, Liverpool usually beats Chelsea.


11th August 2006
That means Chelsea is likely to defeat Liverpool in Sunday's Community Shield game, which is essentially a meaningless game - the last practice match - before the Premier League season opens August 19. Chelsea and Liverpool have played 10 times in the l… more »

New Liverpool Kit


11th August 2006
Got to admit, I'm a fan of the new Liverpool kit. I'm glad it hasn't got that crappy line thing like the one that Trinidad had in the World Cup. It's available to the public on August 24th and you can get it through the club by going to Liverpoolfc.tv… more »

New Liverpool Kit


11th August 2006
Got to admit, I'm a fan of the new Liverpool kit. I'm glad it hasn't got that crappy line thing like the one that Trinidad had in the World Cup. It's available to the public on August 24th and you can get it through the club by going to Liverpoolfc.tv… more »

Classic Soccer Videos 7


11th August 2006
Click image to view video Lucky Billy on Joga Bonito Mad Freestyle Skills by Billy Wingrove one of the UK's top freestyle footballers Great save from an American Schoolkid – now do it again. Somebody e-mailed me to say he's called Matt and he plays f… more »

González makes speedy impression


10th August 2006
Liverpool 2 Maccabi Haifa 1 Steven Gerrard had called it “the biggest banana skin in football” and, as he trudged towards the bench with four minutes remaining last night, the Liverpool captain might have reflected that his warning had gone unheed… more »

Classic Soccer Videos 6


10th August 2006
Click image to view video Do you think he got off with the yellow? Sorry about the picture quality, but really, what can you do? Ajax Full Facial Related Articles: Classic Soccer Videos 1 | Classic Soccer Videos 4 | Classic Soccer Videos 5 more »

For Christ Sake!


10th August 2006
Substitute Mark Gonzalez scored a last-minute winner to save Liverpool's blushes against Maccabi Haifa in the first leg of their Champions League third round qualifier. The Reds went behind when Gustavo Boccoli scythed through their defence and sho… more »

Classic Matches: Bill Shankley's Final Game - 1974 Charity Shield vs. Leeds United


10th August 2006
This was an ugly encounter - and certainly not a classic in the traditional sense, however, it deserves to be here for two reasons: 1. It was Bill Shankley's final match as boss 2. It marked the changing of the guard in English football as Leeds started… more »

Classic Soccer Videos 5


09th August 2006
Click image to view video Celtic’s Mastercard commercial spoof. And just to prove they're all closet Liverpool fans, the tune is YNWA. The Best of Barca. (6:44) The first tune is the Club Anthem. Related Articles: Classic Soccer Videos 1 | Classic… more »

Travelling to Cardiff for the Community Shield?


09th August 2006
Liverpool v Chelsea Community Shield Travel Advice Football fans travelling to Cardiff for the Community Shield clash between Liverpool and Chelsea on Sunday 13th August need to plan their journey ahead of time and be aware there will be road closures… more »

Liverpool will probably avoid Israel Conflict


09th August 2006
The Israel Football Association (IFA) has failed in its appeal to have two Uefa Cup ties involving its clubs Hapoel Tel Aviv and Bnei Yehuda played on home turf. The Court for Arbitration in Sport yesterday upheld Uefa’s decision to switch the club’s h… more »
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Match Preview: Liverpool vs. Maccabi Haifa


09th August 2006
Robbie Fowler and Fabio Aurelio will both be absent from Liverpool's Champions League qualifier against Maccabi Haifa at Anfield. Fowler is sidelined with a knee injury while full-back Aurelio has failed to shake off a calf problem. In addition, there… more »
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Do we have enough Firepower to win the Premiership?


09th August 2006
Like all Liverpool fans, I'm getting nervous as we prepare for the start of the season. I was trying to find the right way to articulate my fears, when I came across this piece on Red and White Kop, which says it far better than I could. Its written by P… more »

Pre-season with Reds is tougher than Marines!


08th August 2006
LIVERPOOL'S pre-season workout is tougher than training with the marines. Take it from someone who's now experienced both. A year ago, teenager Paul Anderson was sent to boot camp in Exeter with the Hull youth team. After a month with Liverpool's senior… more »

Classic Soccer Videos 4


08th August 2006
Click image to view video Another Great Brazilian Player - Jean Carlos, and he's only 9. Well OK, 11 now but 9 in this video. Called ‘The Best Tricks’ – 3 minutes of quality moves. Good music too Related Articles: Classic Soccer Videos 1 | Classi… more »

Dudek's Future at Anfield in Doubt


07th August 2006
Black Cats target Dudek Sunderland are reportedly set to swoop for Liverpool's out of favour Poland international goalkeeper Jerzy Dudek. Dudek has endured a frustrating past 12 months at Anfield after losing his place to Spanish international Jose Rei… more »
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Classic Soccer Videos 3


07th August 2006
Click on picture to watch the video At nearly 4 minutes, it’s a long one, but its excellent. A bit too much Man U, but plenty of Ronaldinho as compensation. Beckham’s Pepsi Commercial The Juventus one, not the poofy Gladiator one. Related Artic… more »

Classic Soccer Videos 2


06th August 2006
6 minutes of why Celtic loved Henrik Larsson. Not the best quality, look like someone videoed their TV 3 quick Clips – Love the Van Basten bicycle. Related Articles: ROBBIE FOWLER!!!!!!!!!! | Fabio Aurelio Goals on You Tube | Classic Soccer Videos 1 more »
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Maccabi Haifa vs. Liverpool to be played in The Ukraine


05th August 2006
Liverpool relieved after Dynamo agree to play host Maccabi Haifa, the Israeli club, have approached Dynamo Kiev about the prospect of staging their Champions League third round qualifying tie against Liverpool in Ukraine. The final decision will res… more »

A Glimmer of Good News on the Striker Front


05th August 2006
There was some potentially good news for Liverpool yesterday after it emerged that Newcastle United were planning talks with Empoli over the signing of Francesco Tavano, the striker, a move that could complicate their attempts to sign Dirk Kuyt, the Feye… more »

Liverpool Thrashed in Pre-season Friendly


05th August 2006
Liverpool has completed their pre-season preparations in the worst possible way after suffering a humiliating 5-0 loss to Bundesliga side Mainz. The Reds fielded close to a full-strength side in preparation for their Champions League qualifiers on Wedne… more »
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Classic Soccer Videos 1


05th August 2006
Click the picture to watch the video 2 minutes of quality footy, including Rene Hiuita's Scorpion Kick - was that really ten years ago? 6 minutes of Pele. The piece is called ‘Immortal’ – Absolutely brilliant! (Black & White) Related Articles:… more »

5 Euros


04th August 2006
I just dug this up somewhere and thought I'd post it. Click image to enlarge Copy, save and pass it on if you like. Whoever W Taylor is, thanks mate. more »
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We Need Another Striker!


04th August 2006
Rafa watched the troops lose again on their pre-season travels, with Craig Bellamy starting as a lone striker in the 2-0 defeat by Grasshoppers Zurich. Benitez admitted: "Maybe it's too late for the Champions League qualification round, but there is o… more »

Bookies: If anyone can touch Chelsea, its Liverpool


04th August 2006
Although it might seem like a case of tilting at windmills to suggest that the Chelsea juggernaught can be stopped in its tracks in the Premiership, if there is one side that looks capable or rustling the feathers of Abramovich's millionaire playthings i… more »

Liverpool are ready to rise to the Chelsea challenge, says Crouch


03rd August 2006
The mind games behind Jose Mourinho's assertion that "Liverpool pose less of a threat to Chelsea's Premiership title than either Arsenal or Manchester United" may have backfired on the champions, with Peter Crouch suggesting last night that the Portug… more »

Mark Wright is relishing Stanley opener


03rd August 2006
Chester City manager Mark Wright insists he still gets the same sort of buzz at the start of a season as he did when he was starting out in the game. The former Liverpool and England defender is busy preparing his side for Saturday's League Two opener a… more »

Accrington Stanley's John Colman: The BIG Interview


03rd August 2006
Once ridiculed in a famous 1980s television commercial, Accrington Stanley FC is no longer considered a footballing joke and for that they have a red-hot Liverpudlian to thank. Kirkby-born John Coleman is the inspirational manager who has helped bring… more »

Pre-Season Friendly: Grasshoppers 2-0 Liverpool


02nd August 2006
Steven Gerrard played his first 30 minutes of football since the World Cup but could not prevent Liverpool from losing 2-0 to Grasshoppers in Zurich. Ten minutes of 'highlights' - for want of a better word A week away from their crucial Champions Leag… more »

UEFA's Erel says no bias in decision to cancel matches


02nd August 2006
Still awating decision on Liverpool vs. Maccabi Haifa Senior UEFA official Jacob Erel, the head of the National Associations' division at European soccer's governing body, said yesterday that the decision not to hold Hapoel Tel Aviv and Bnei Yehuda's… more »

Fowler Reaping Pre-Season Rewards


01st August 2006
Robbie Fowler is hoping a demanding pre-season fitness programme will enable him to perform to his clinical best this season. Fowler, who has a minor knee problem which may rule him out of this evening's friendly against Grasshopper Zurich - has seen in… more »

Alonso in tune with Benitez as Liverpool set their sights on catching


01st August 2006
Spanish ace Xabi Alonso believes Liverpool's improvement last term - and their hoped for increased confidence for the coming campaign - can be put down to the fact that the Anfield stars now really understand what manager Rafael Benitez wants from his pl… more »

Stephen Warnock and Liverpool’s English Contingent


01st August 2006
Seldom has a Liverpool player ever given as much commitment, showed as much heart and performed with the boundless exuberance of Stephen Warnock. The man many seem to forget during the speculation fueled lead-up to a new Premiership campaign, remains at… more »

Liverpool set to avoid Israel trip


01st August 2006
Liverpool seem certain to avoid having to play their Champions League qualifying tie against Maccabi Haifa in the Israeli war-zone. UEFA will not make a firm decision until Monday. Although UEFA will not make a firm decision until Monday, last night the… more »