by Paul Bestall on November 5, 2009 · 1 comment
“It is difficult for us to qualify, but not impossible,We have to win our game and see what happens with Fiorentina and Lyon. Then we will approach the last game.” Benitez has certainly fought his corner today after the galling last minute equaliser Liverpool conceded in the Stade Gerland last night. Of course, the nay [...]
The unfortunate downside of modern technology means that any armchair fan can now comment on any team without actually seeing the game. As I type this, I’m listening to Radio 5 and Liverpool “fans” are calling for the head of Benitez. “The worst display I’ve ever seen from a Liverpool team” shouts one fan who [...]
With Newcastle teetering over the relegation trap door, skipper Michael Owen will lead a mass exodus at the club, should they fall through it into the Championship on Sunday. With Owen out of contract it is likely that he will leave the club in the summer regardless. The question is where will he go? A [...]
by Sebastian Shepard on April 11, 2009 · 8 comments
David Moyes has spent over a decade managing clubs in English football, hitting his peak over the last couple of seasons after some strange yo-yo performances by the Merseyside club in prior years.
He has earned a spot in the Champions League and secured UEFA Cup play twice, likely a third time straight this year around, [...]
Baros. Cisse. Morientes. Crouch. Kuyt. Bellamy. Voronin. Keane.
Since Rafael Benitez took the helm at Liverpool FC, he’s maintained a revolving door of strikers, searching for the perfect frontline duo. And while he’s fielded many natural hitmen with the ability to keep his side in top four contention and remain a serious Champions League threat, it [...]
by Johnathan Starling on March 2, 2009 · 3 comments
The two big stories this weekend not related to Manchester United’s getting the first leg of the quadruple would have to be events that transpired at the Riverside and at the Emirates Stadium.
We’ll start with Liverpool because after such a great result midweek against Real Madrid, their loss at the Riverside defied belief. And the [...]