Rafa criticism just has to stop

On Saturday night a name rang around the Mastella Stadium in Valencia for the first time since May 2004. That name belonged to Rafa Benitez as the home fans sang in union “Come back Rafa, come back Rafa”.
It says everything about the esteem in which the Liverpool manager is still held [...]

Tottenham show their quality

Spurs were unlucky to leave Anfield with just a point. The game with Liverpool was an extremely entertaining, end to end encounter packed with goals and incidents. Liverpool started the game better, and Voronin put Liverpool ahead as he was the quickest to react from Robinson blunder. A Gerrard freekick was deflected off the [...]

Liverpool can’t pass for nuts

Yes, the team that pioneered that pass and move concept. The team that conquered all by out passing most other opponents. Yes, its a sham to see the new Liverpool.
I thought perhaps the last game against EPL game was a blip. Their passing there was average and lackluster. I expected a much better performance from [...]

Liverpool in crisis? Oh dont be daft.

Its the common misconception that Liverpool are beginning to falter, after a promising start to the season. The commentators and columnist and every other know-it-all football critic have rained countless attacks against Rafa’s rotation policy, pinpointing that as the reason for the current state of Liverpool FC.
All i can say, is don’t be daft, especially [...]

Benitez looks at ‘bigger picture’ in rotation row

Fernando Torres has only been a Liverpool player for three months, yet he has already learned not to attempt to second guess the team selection of manager Rafael Benitez.
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Rafa wants Torres protection talk, not rotation talk

Rafa Benitez insists English football needs to clamp down on the heavy handed approach to Fernando Torres.

The Liverpool manager has been angered by the rough treatment dished out to Torres in the Reds’ midweek Carling Cup victory over Reading.

Torres scored a hat-trick in Liverpool’s [...]

Crouch: He’s doing magnificent!

Peter Crouch has paid tribute to strike-partner Fernando Torres for the way he has settled into life in England
Six goals before the end of September have ensured the Spaniard is already a firm favourite on the Kop. And Crouch revealed the new boy is adapting just as well off the pitch.
He said: “Fernando speaks a [...]

Old Trafford is Europe’s top stadium – but Anfield is best for atmosphere

Old Trafford, home of Premiership Champions Manchester United, has been voted Europe’s best football stadium by the UK’s travelling fans while Liverpool’s Anfield boasts the best atmosphere of any European club.
The news is set to perpetuate the two clubs’ old rivalry off the pitch as fans debate the virtues of stadia facilities over atmosphere.
In the [...]

Liverpool, Arsenal win convincingly to reach fourth round of League Cup

LONDON – Fernando Torres scored three goals Tuesday to lead Liverpool to a 4-2 English League Cup win at Reading, while Arsenal also reached the fourth round with a 2-0 win over Newcastle.
Manchester City, Portsmouth, Sheffield United, Cardiff, Luton and Blackpool were the other teams to advance in England’s second-tier cup competition.
Six-time winner Liverpool had [...]

Youngster Hobbs set to partner Carragher in central defence

Teenager Jack Hobbs is standing by for his Liverpool debut with the full backing of Anfield lynchpin Jamie Carragher.

The 19 year-old, signed from Lincoln little more than a year ago, is expected to play in central defence at Reading on Tuesday in the Carling Cup.
It is a case of ‘needs must’ for Liverpool boss [...]