Break was over. The Reds are three points clear at the top of the pile into the New Year. Let’s watch Liverpool thrashed the Magpies at St. James’ Park last Sunday (thanks to TIA for the link).Videos are hosted externally, I’m not responsible for the content or the pop-up adverts.Happy New Year 2009!YNWA,Red's Fu...
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Blogging break
I will not be available to blog for at least three weeks starting from tomorrow until Christmas. But this doesn't mean that I will miss the Liverpool matches. I need to travel out of town in between the period mentioned and the hectic work schedules would kept me occupied for awhile.I can be reach through Palringo Vocal IM at chat rooms, fortress anfield, fade to black and blogger. If you doesn't have Palringo on your PC, Mac or mobile phone. Get...
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Liverpool 0-0 West Ham United
English Premier League1st December 2008Anfield (H)LIVERPOOL 0-0 WEST HAM What a frustrating Tuesday morning as The Reds battled to yet another stalemate at Anfield. It’s 4 am live telecast, The Reds’ title credential puts to the test by West Ham. Clearly, we missed Torres up-front but that’s not an excuse for not winning the match.Liverpool has a £20 million striker in Robbie Keane, and he barely got a sight of goal, that’s worrying. Rafa knows every...
Monday, November 24, 2008
Liverpool 0-0 Fulham
English Premier League22nd November 2008Anfield (H)LIVERPOOL 0-0 FULHAM A day of stalemates and misery for the Premier League’s Big Four. Liverpool throw away a good opportunity to lead the Premier League when the Reds drew nil-nil at Anfield.Chelsea and Manchester United, another casualties of the mid-week international friendlies, also failed to score in their matches. Arsenal suffered a heavy defeat in the hand of Manchester City, crashing to...
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Preview: Liverpool v Fulham
V Liverpool goes into today's match against the in-form Fulham as joint leaders of the Premier League.Rafa Benitez has finally moulded a team which can challenge for the league title since 1990. With seven victories out of eight league matches, has shown that Liverpool can secure crucial victories even when not at their best.Today's match also commemorate Steven Gerrard's 10-year anniversary of his debut for the club. But Rafa Benitez must do without...
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Liverpool midfielder could be leaving Anfield soon
I can felt the players’ frustration when they are not selected for the first eleven but when you’re playing for Liverpool FC, that’s mean you must understand it will be difficult if the team are playing well at the moment.Yossi Benayoun has vented his frustration by indicating he’ll walk out of Anfield if he still warming the bench in the coming months."Even if it’s Liverpool, if I don’t get to play in the next few months I will not want to be here.“I...
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Reds keen to keep Arbeloa
Liverpool fullback, Alvaro Arbeloa was linked to Atletico Madrid as his contract with Liverpool run out in 2010. Rafa wouldn’t want to wait until the “speculation” becomes a reality when Atletico Madrid came forward with a bid in the January transfer window. With Philipp Degen sidelined yet again after the Swiss right-back, fractured his metatarsal against Tottenham in the Carling cup match. But Rafa Benitez’s contract talk has been stalled,...
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Page 3 babe engaged to Pennant
English glamour model and Page 3 Girl Amii Grove is engaged to Liverpool star Jermaine Pennant.The Liverpool winger has an on and off relationship, broken up in 2007 over a "cheating" scandal. It might not be the most traditional of venues to pop the question. But Liverpool FC star Jermaine Pennant, chose an unusual place to ask his girlfriend Amii Grove, to marry him – her beloved brother Lee Marley’s graveside.“We went to visit Lee’s grave and...
Monday, November 17, 2008
Bolton 0-2 Liverpool
English Premier League15th November 2008The Reebok Stadium (A)BOLTON 0-2 LIVERPOOLLiverpool heading back to winning way after losing twice to Tottenham Hotspurs in the league and Carling cup. Two headed goals from Dirk Kuyt and Steven Gerrard ensured Liverpool came away with all three points at the Reebok Stadium last Saturday.A fine cross from Fabio Aurelio in the 28 minutes setup Dirk Kuyt's goal. Earlier, Kuyt unleashed a thunderous shot against...
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Liverpool 1-0 Portsmouth
English Premier League29th October 2008Anfield (H)LIVERPOOL 1-0 PORTSMOUTH Steven Gerrard’s second-half penalty was enough to maintain Liverpool’s hold on the Barclays Premier League top spot - but how Tony Adams’ Portsmouth made them fight.The former Arsenal man’s fist game in command after Harry Redknapp’s departure ended with nervy Liverpool clinging on to their three points.Gerrard’s penalty after Papa Bouba Diop’s handling offence after 75 minutes...
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Skrtel out till Christmas
Liverpool have been boosted by the news that Martin Skrtel does not need surgery on his right knee and should return to action by Christmas.The Slovakia centre-back damaged his posterior cruciate ligament in Sunday's 3-2 win at Manchester City and had a scan on Tuesday afternoon.Reds spokesman Ian Cotton said: "Martin was examined by a specialist today, who confirmed the player does not require surgery and is expected to be back playing by Christmas."Liverpool...
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Carling Cup: Liverpool 2-1 Crewe
With no live telecast over here and the internet connection sucks. I had to relied on updates for the Carling Cup match between Liverpool and Crewe from Palringo's member. Liverpool won that match unconvincingly 2-1 at Anfield as usual Rafa handed the youngsters and reserves a run out.The Reds needed a header from Lucas to seal the 3rd Round victory after The Railwaymen cancelled out Daniel Aggers's 15th minute strike.The teams:Liverpool: Cavalieri, Insua, Hyypia(captain), Agger, Degen, El Zhar, Plessis, Leiva, Pennant, Babel, Ngog.Subs - Carragher,...
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Liverpool 0-0 Stoke City
Back to posting, after a month busy away on assignment. The most intrigued moment of the past weeks was the victory against Manchester United. The Reds playing without Gerrard and Torres, were a goal down early in the 3rd minute, came back strong to beat the under strength Red Devils 2-1 at Anfield.English Premier League20th September 2008Anfield (H)LIVERPOOL 0-0 STOKE CITYLiverpool were left lamenting a second-minute disallowed goal after they were held to a goalless draw at home by newly promoted Stoke.Steven Gerrard had the ball in the back...
Monday, August 25, 2008
Local lads saves Liverpool the blushes
English Premier League23th August 2008Anfield (H)LIVERPOOL 2-1 MIDDLESBROUGHLate goals from Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher claimed a dramatic victory for Liverpool after Middlesbrough had threatened to pull off a shock win at Anfield.With just five minutes remaining the Reds had looked on the verge of a frustrating defeat against Gareth Soutgate's side - but the home-grown duo had other ideas.Gerrard, who is so often the hero, produced the goods again, this time with a superb curler from the edge of the area after Carragher's deflected strike...
Friday, August 22, 2008
Finnan future still in doubt as Rafinha back on Reds agenda
Liverpool defender Steve Finnan yet again in the speculation for an exit after report said Rafa back in the hunt for Schalke 04's fullback. Finnan has admitted he still unsure over his future at the club following a summer of transfer activity at Anfield.He need to compete for the right back slot with Swiss international Philipp Degen and Alvaro Arbeloa. The news of Rafa looking for another fullback means his days are numbered. Liverpool has been...
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Reds on target for international friendlies
A mid-week World Cup qualifier warm up matches been held last night. Two of the Liverpool players were on the scoresheet for thier respective countries. Xabi Alonso scored twice for Spain to beat Daniel Agger's Denmark 3-0.While, Rafa trying to offload Alonso, he's getting better and better each game for Spain and Liverpool. In return, it may forced Rafa to reconsider his decision to sell Xabi. Meanwhile, Robbie Keane bagged his 34th international...
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Masch go for gold as Lucas sees red
It's a joy for Javier Mascherano but despair for Lucas Levia as the Brazilian was sent-off for a foul on his Liverpool teammate during Argentina's 3-0 win over Brazil in the semi-final of the Olympic Games.Sergio Aguero's second-half double and a late penalty from Juan Roman Riquelme has sent Argentina on its trail for Olympic's gold against Nigeria in the final. Earlier, Nigeria thumped surprised package, Belgium 4-1 in another semi-final match.Mascherano...
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Sunderland 0-1 Liverpool
English Premier LeagueSaturday, 16th August 2008Stadium of Light (A)SUNDERLAND 0-1 LIVERPOOLA dramatic strike from Fernando Torres has given Liverpool a 1-0 victory over Sunderland on the opening day of the Barclays Premier League season.The Spanish striker hit a 25-yard scorcher on 83 minutes following a much-improved second-half performance from Liverpool.Victory comes as a welcome tonic for Benitez - who today responded to newspaper speculation by talking of his contentment on Merseyside - following Wednesday's disappointing display in the Champions...
We don't need Gareth Barry
After a three months survey on whether Liverpool Football Club really need the service of Aston Villa's captain, Gareth Barry? The answer are simple, 'NO'. The poll received 114 votes, 51 people voted for 'NO' (45%), while 31 people voted for 'YES' (27%) and 32 voters are unsure.Why would Rafa need to sell a world class midfielder and settle for an average, seasoned Premier League player in Gareth Barry?It's really doesn't make sense at all. Xabi Alonso has recovered much of his form, if he stays fit, Alonso is much better player than Barry.YNWA,Red's...
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Reds finished pre-season friendly in style
Unable to blog in the past two weeks due to work commitment. I will continue to update this blog after 19th August when the season gets underway. I will miss the season opener against Sunderland.The Kop came to see their new number seven net his first Liverpool goal on his Anfield debut, but they were left to settle for a 90th-minute winner from Andriy Voronin that flattened Lazio.Robbie Keane worked tirelessly to impress his new admirers, but clear...
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
City to outbid Hammers for Liverpool midfielder
Contrary to my opinion about bringing Gareth Barry to Anfield, Rafa Benitez still interested in the Villans' midfielder. But to realised this move, the gaffer need to sell before he can buy.Liverpool just completed the move for Robbie Keane 24 hour ago, which saw three players were sold to capture the high profile Irishman for a club's record fee £20.3million, the second most expensive signing. Rafa will continue to reshape the Liverpool squad and the latest news coming from the Daily Mail suggests Yossi Benayoun is to be offload to the highest...
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Robbie Keane unveiled at Melwood
Liverpool today parades Robbie Keane at the club's training ground, Melwood. Keane is to wear the number seven shirt, famously worn by Kenny Dalglish and Kevin Keegan.The number seven shirt was left vacant by Harry Kewell when he departed Anfield for Galatasaray.As a Liverpool fan the number seven jersey is massive. It is a fantastic opportunity for me that obviously I'm relishing. The people who have worn the number seven here, like Kevin Keegan...
Poll closed
Robbie Keane is a Reds. A total of 180 people has voted on it and 29% (53 votes) for Robbie Keane to become a Liverpool player.YNWA,Red's Fu...
Reds' quadruplet near Liverpool exit
Liverpool's gaffer, Rafa Benitez keen to recover as much as possible from this summer transfer window after splashing £18million on Robbie Keane to financed his other targets.Four Reds' players reportedly heading for Anfield exit to enable Rafa to pursuit at least two more players before the season start. The quadruplet who will be leaving are Andriy Voronin, Jermain Pennant, Alvaro Arbeloa and Charles Itandje.Blackburn manager Paul Ince has made...
Monday, July 28, 2008
Robbie Keane arrived for medical
According to today's Echo, Robbie Keane completed his medical and are edging closer of sealing a £20million move to Anfield.The Irish international was booked in for a series of tests at a Merseyside hospital. A fee of £18million with add-ons of up to £2million has been agreed with Spurs and terms have been agreed with the player.Keane's arrival would make him the second most expensive player ever signed by Liverpool, only Torres has cost more.If there are no problem with the tests, he should be able to complete all the formalities and is expected...
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Robbie set for Anfield
Which Robbie? Of course not Robbie Fowler, it's Robbie Keane who is set to sign for Liverpool. Rafa Benitez hopes to hand Keane his Liverpool debut at Rangers next Saturday.The striker’s dream transfer moved a step closer on Thursday night when he was left out of the Tottenham side for the friendly in Alicante.Keane is expected to complete a £20million switch to Merseyside early next week. It seems unlikely the deal will be done in time for him to...
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Reds youngsters out on loan
Godwin Antwi has taken a short trip across the Mersey to join League One side Tranmere Rovers on loan until January 2009.The Ghana born reserve team defender, who joined Liverpool from Real Zaragoza in 2005, spent a season long loan at Hartlepool United last season.Godwin is a very talented young defender who we've been watching for some time. When I heard he had become available on loan I jumped at the chance of bringing him in to play right back.He is comfortable on the ball, already has Football League experience from his time at Hartlepool...
Liverpool goes green for Europe
Liverpool new UEFA Champions League 2008/09 campaign football kit has been revealed. Next season, we'll dons green kit with black shorts and white socks.Steven Gerrard is pictured wearing the new Liverpool European kit for the 2008-09 season, featuring adidas trademark technologies ClimaCool and ForMotion.A close-up view of the newly launch kit are available for preview and pre-order.What do you think of Liverpool's new European football kit?YNWA,Red's...
Friday, July 25, 2008
Sebastian Leto keen on Greek move
Liverpool winger Sebastian Leto is eyeing a loan move to Olympiacos as his stay at Liverpool has been placed in doubt because of a passport fiasco.The Argentinian winger has been told by Reds boss Rafa Benitez that he can leave Anfield on a temporary deal.I spoke with the people of the club [Liverpool] and our decision is to leave the club and to play somewhere else on loan for one season. I have to play football next season.My agents are in Athens....
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Olympiacos in for Voronin
Olympiacos have made contact with Liverpool for striker Andriy Voronin. The Ukrainian has been linked with a move away from Anfield this summer is also interesting, Bundesliga outfits, Borussia Dortmund and Hamburg.Rafa is keen to recover as much as possible from player sales to help fund the move for Robbie Keane and Gareth Barry. Voronin is reportedly made available for £3million. He may be the fourth player from first team roster after Crouch, Riise and Kewell to leave Anfield before the season start.Meanwhile, Liverpool have confirmed the signing...
Stalemate in Berlin
Liverpool had to settle for a goalless draw against Hertha Berlin in their fourth pre-season friendly in Germany.The excellent Andriy Voronin missed a penalty in what was a low key affair in the Olympic Stadium on Tuesday night.The Reds now head back to Melwood after 10 productive days on the continent to continue their preparations for 2008-09.They had to wait 14 minutes for their first effort on goal in the German capital when Voronin, who turned...
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Rafa makes Ngog his fourth signing
A deal of £1.5million for a French teenager, David Ngog, has been accepted by Paris Saint Germain. Should the proposed deal go through later this week as expected Ngog will join up with his new team-mates after they have returned to Melwood from their Swiss training camp on Wednesday.Rafa Benitez is ready to make the 19-year-old his fourth signing of the summer, coming hot on the heels of the acquisitions of Philipp Degen, Andrea Dossena and Diego...
Monday, July 21, 2008
Baggies bags Carson for £3.25million
West Brom have completed the £3.25million signing of England international Scott Carson from Liverpool.The 22-year-old goalkeeper, who played in 35 Premier League games for Aston Villa last season, has put pen to paper on a four-year-deal.The club also have the option of adding another year to the deal.West Brom's newly-promoted rivals Stoke yesterday ruled themselves out of the running for Carson - who could cost the club £3.75million depending on performance-related criteria.His arrival takes the Baggies' summer spending on transfers to an initial...
Reds held by Wisla Krakow
Liverpool saw their 100 per cent pre-season record come to an end after they were held to a hard-fought draw against Wisla Krakow in Fribourg.The Reds went into the clash with the 11-times Polish champions hoping to stretch their winning streak to three matches, but despite taking the lead courtesy of Andriy Voronin's sixth minute strike they were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw.Prior to the kick-off a Swiss army of fans welcomed the Reds on to the...
Friday, July 18, 2008
Ian Rush backs Keane to set Anfield on fire
Liverpool Kop legend, Ian Rush believes Robbie Keane would increase Rafa Benitez's options in attack.If you're going to be successful you do have to have different options especially with Peter Crouch leaving.I think we need two or three and maybe four different options if you want to be successful. - BBC SportsThe former Liverpool striker has told BBC Radio Merseyside yesterday. And I agreed with him that Robbie would boost Reds strikeforce next...
Stoke withdraw from Carson, Blackburn and West Brom interested
The path would appear to be clear for West Brom to press home their pursuit of Scott Carson after rivals Stoke pulled out of the running for the England keeper.Both Stoke and West Brom were given permission to speak to Carson after tabling bids with Liverpool.But West Brom will have to wrestle with Blackburn, who are believed to be on the verge of making an offer for Carson, with their first-choice keeper Brad Friedel a target for Aston Villa.Read...
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Liverpool still very Keane on Spurs' ace
The rumour mills are spinning again and thanked god, it's not Gareth Barry. Juande Ramos wants to cash-in on megabuck Robbie Keane and slapped a £20million price tag on him. Should Rafa ditched the Barry's deal and move quickly on Keane before more teams are joining the bidding war?Having sold Peter Crouch to Portsmouth for £11m, Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has sufficient funds to tempt Tottenham officials into selling one of the club's prized assets and an offer in excess of £20m for Keane, which would rocket the player's career transfer...
Classy Reds cruised to victory
Liverpool have continued their winning start to pre-season with a 2-1 victory over FC Lucerne in which Lucas and Andriy Voronin found the net.The work being carried out during the Swiss training camp is clearly paying dividends, with the Reds producing some fine interplay in the opposition half.Most notable among a makeshift side were Daniel Pacheco and Voronin, with the latter scoring a goal which will live long in the memory.The first goal took 10 minutes to arrive - and the manner in which it came is sure to excite Kopites from Switzerland to...
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Forget Barry and lets move on
The transfer saga has been dragged on whole summer and the new season is just one month away. I hope Rafa reconsider the position of Xabi Alonso as Juventus seems to have cool down on the deal. Now with Arsenal coming in for Barry, we better use the £18million on a winger.The sales of Peter Crouch to Portsmouth has recoup £11million and Scott Carson on the verge of joining Stoke for £4million, while Danny Guthrie left Anfield for St James' Park on a undisclosed fee, should bolster Rafa coffers to move on the next target.Transfer In:Phillip Degen...
Monday, July 14, 2008
Reds all guns blazing in pre season friendly
Liverpool's squad fly out on their pre-season tour of Switzerland yesterday after Saturday's victory over Tranmere Rovers. Rafael Benitez's men were full value for their victory in a largely one-sided contest which was decided by a moment of Yossi Benayoun brilliance just before half-time.Tranmere Rovers: Coyne, Taylor, Chorley, Kay (c), Curtis, Jennings, Edds, O'Callaghan, Shuker, Greenacre, Moore.Subs - Achterberg, Ahmed, Creswell, Curran, Goodison,...
Reds completes third signing
Diego Cavalieri will battle with Jose Reina for the coveted No 1 shirt at Liverpool this season after signing a four-year contract at Anfield.The Brazilian goalkeeper could feature in Liverpool's pre-season friendly with Tranmere tomorrow having completed his estimated £3million switch from Palmerias.Liverpool are hoping to cover the cost of the 25-year-old with the sale of Scott Carson. Carson spent last season on loan at Aston Villa but Martin...
Crouch seals Portsmouth move
Peter Crouch has completed his move to Portsmouth from Liverpool in a deal that could be worth up to £11m.The 27-year-old returns to Pompey six years after leaving and will work with boss Harry Redknapp for the third time in his career.Crouch said: "It's fantastic to be back. I believe Harry gets the best out of me and think the best years of my career can be here."The England striker has signed a four-year contract at Fratton Park.Crouch added:...
Friday, July 11, 2008
GOD moving back to Premier League
"GOD", our beloved player, Robbie Fowler has been offered an opportunity to join Blackburn Rovers. Don't believe me? It's not official yet, but Cardiff City has confirmed that Fowler being contacted by Blackburn.Stay tune for more update.YNWA,Red's Fu...
Star watch: Royston Drenthe
Royston Ricky Drenthe is a Dutch footballer who currently plays for Real Madrid. Drenthe started his professional career mainly playing as a left back, but has recently looked more impressive when played on the left wing where Drenthe uses his mercurial pace and skills to devastating effect.Drenthe was presented as a Real Madrid player on August 13, 2007 along with fellow Dutchman Wesley Sneijder in a double player presentation at the Santiago Bernabeu....
