Liverpool FC Manager Mode: Who will walk alone?

[crixxaii]

LIVERPOOL F.C.


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Club Information:

Full Name: Liverpool F.C.
Nickname: "The Reds"
Year Founded: 1892
Current Owner(s): Tom Hicks
George Gillett
Current Manager: Rafael Benitez
Situated In: Liverpool, England
League: Barclay's Premier League





Stadium Information:

Name: Anfield
Capacity: 45 362
Built in: 1884
Owners: Liverpool F.C.
Previous Owners: Everton F.C.
Surface: Grass

Stadium History:

Built in 1884, Anfield was previously the home of Everton F.C. - Liverpool's closest
and one of their most fiercest rival teams. Liverpool took over in 1892 after
the Toffee's left after a rent dispute. Anfield has been the home of Liverpool and currently hosts 45 362 seats for 'the Red's' loyal supporters to sit, witness and enjoy the sheer brilliance of Liverpool Football Club.





Previous Honours:

First Division/Premier League: (18 titles)
1900-01, 1905-06, 1921-22, 1922-23, 1946-47, 1963-64, 1965-66, 1972-73, 1975-76, 1976-77, 1978-79, 1979-80, 1981-82, 1982-83, 1983-84, 1985-86, 1987-88, 1989-90.

FA Cup: (7 titles)
1965, 1974, 1986, 1989, 1992, 2001, 2006.

European Champions League: (5 titles)
1977, 1978, 1981, 1984, 2005.

UEFA Cup: (3 titles)
1973, 1976, 2001.





2008 - 2009 - Liverpool lalalaits:


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Current Liverpool Squad (2008 - 2009):

Goalkeepers:
25 - Pepe Reina
1 - Diego Cavalieri
30 - Charles Itandje
41 - Martin Hansen
42 - Peter Gulacsi

Defenders:
2 - Andrea Dossena
5 - Daniel Agger
12 - Fabio Aurelio
17 - Alvaro Arbeloa
23 - Jamie Carragher (vc)
37 - Martin Skrtel
4 - Sami Hyypia
22 - Emiliano Insua
27 - Philipp Degen
32 - Stephen Darby
34 - Martin Kelly

Midfield:
8 - Steven Gerrard (c)
11 - Albert Riera
14 - Xabi Alonso
15 - Yossi Benayoun
18 - Dirk Kuyt
20 - Javier Mascherano
21 - Lucas
31 - Nabil El Zhar
16 - Jermaine Pennant
26 - Jay Spearing
28 - Damien Plessis
35 - Ryan Flynn

Forwards/Strikers:
7 - Robbie Keane
9 - Fernando Torres
19 - Ryan Babel
24 - David N'gog
29 - Krisztian Nemeth
39 - Nathan Eccleston

[crixxaii]

LIVERPOOL F.C. - NEWS

Changes Imminent At Liverpool F.C.

30/05/2008






(Is time running out for Rafael Benitez at Liverpool?)

Sky Sports Reports -

It is rumoured that owners of English football giant's Liverpool F.C. - Tim Hicks and George Gillett will be in negotiations with a new face as first team manager at the club. The duo have been reported to have "fallen out" with current manager Rafael Benitez who joined the Reds back in early 2004 season. The co-owners have not revealed any names thus far as to who the new manager of the club will be and refused to comment of the dire situation surrounding the ex-Valencia C.F. manager's future in the 2008 - 09 season.

Sky Sports correspondant's were lucky enough to catch up with Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez for a chat before heading to a meeting with the owners of the Club.

"The situation is not swinging in my favour at present. It [the falling out with current owners] was not a pretty sight, and I for one am not at liberty to give details at this very moment. What i can say is, should my time at Liverpool F.C. come to an end then it is definately for the best interests of the club" Benitez stated direly.

Sky Sports asked him if he has had any offers from any major clubs currently.

"I have had offers from both Juventus in Italy and Manchester City, but have not accepted any such offer as of yet. Liverpool is still my home, and hopefully will be during the 08-09 seasons" said the 48-year-old.

Changes are definately imminent in the heirarchy of Liverpool F.C's management team. Stay posted for more information on this situation.

- Chris Teer (Sky Sports)



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Out with the old, in with the new.
01/06/2008






(Benitez's last press conference as Liverpool F.C. manager.)

Sky Sports Reports -

Liverpool F.C. owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett have met with now ex-manager Rafael Benitez to relieve him of his first team duties, stating that "his expertise are not appropriate for the direction the club is venturing towards".

Rafael Benitez has revealed in a press conference earlier this afternoon that the "bad blood" between management and owners was a result of disagreements in the way new funds should be spent in both transfers and upgrades.

"The owners and I had been discussing the need for extra revenue to spend on new upgrades as well as players coming to join this exceptional club. This lead to several disagreements that have obviously not been resolved and has resulted in my departure from the club effective immediately."

"I have enjoyed my time at the club, and being manager of some of the greatest players in the world - the likes of Torres, Gerrard, Kewell. It is not everyday you come across an opportunity to manage one of the best teams in the world and I am estatic that I have been able to experience such a feat. I wish Liverpool the best of luck under their new coach."

Benitez, who joined the Reds in 2004 experienced several successes as the manager including UEFA Chmpions League win over AC Milan in 2004-05 season, an FA Cup title in 2006 as well as an FA Community Shield in the same year. During his four years at the club, he was unable to secure a title win - possibly another reason for his departure?

- Chris Teer (Sky Sports)



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The Reds unveil new blood stream - Brazilian.
01/06/2008



(George Gillett (left) and Tom Hicks (right) ready to unveil new manager.)

Sky Sports Reports -

Only hours after relinquishing Rafael Benitez of his role as manager at the club, Liverpool F.C. owners (pictured above) have recently announced the new manager of its first team - Cristian Ramirez.

"He brings a wealth of experience to the club, and has a very different approach to that of Benitez. We believe he is the perfect candidate for the job and will push the club towards the direction we as the owners have been aiming for. Whilst not wanting to jump the gun, we are sure he will be able to bring both domestic and European glory to the club. Our full support is behind him!" stated Tom Hicks earlier this evening.

Christian Ramirez, born in Brazil has experienced lengthy stints at clubs such as Sao Paulo and Lazio. The 26-year-old was successful at both clubs before signing a new 5 year deal with the Reds. Lets hope he can produce similar results for the Merseyside giants.

- Chris Teer (Sky Sports)

[crixxaii]

Transfer Speculation:


Cristian Ramirez "opens the window".
Three big names rumoured for a move to the Red's.
01/08/2008

Name: Ever Maximiliano David Banega
Nationality: Argentinian
Position: Central Midfield
Current Club: Atletico Madrid (loan)

Name: Dani Alves
Nationality: Brazilian
Position: Right Back
Current Club: Barcelona FC




Name: David Silva
Nationality: Spain
Position: Central Attacking Midfield/Left Wing
Current Club: Valencia C.F.

Cristian Ramirez has begun his dramatic entrance into English football with speculations that three big-name signings will be made in the August transfer season prior to the 2008-09 Premier League's season.

Ever Banega of Atletico Madrid, Dani Alves of Barcelona F.C. and David Silva of Valencia C.F. have all been rumoured to be in negotiations with the Merseyside giants.

Cristian Ramirez has acknowledged that these players are in his interests and that he will be attempting to sign these players in the transfer season.

"Banega is an excellent young player, who will add that extra bit of attack to the midfield and who can deliver the two front men with that extra bit of speed and agility."

It is unsure who Banega will be replacing - possibly Alonso or Mascherano in an attempt to adopt a more attacking formation.

"Dani Alves will give us excellent support in our already strong backline. He is a player who is not afraid to push forward and help out along the wings whenever there is an opportunity. He will be an excellent addition!"

Without jumping the gun, it seems clear that Arbeloa will be the likely man to be sidelined for the Brazilian international.

"Lastly, David Silva is an excellent winger and can also play in the central attacking midfield if the option arises. He has exceptional speed and is a suburb crosser of the ball."

It is also unclear as to who the Valencia player will replace in the first team.

Stay tuned for more transfer speculations, as well as the actual signings by Ramirez in this lengthy transfer period for Liverpool F.C.

- Chris Teer (Sky Sports)


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Banega, Alves - Liverpool's new signings.
16/08/2008

Valencia CF have agreed to accept an offer rumoured to be about $3.3 million for Ever Banega to move from Atletico Madrid where he was currently on loan to the English giants Liverpool. Furthermore, the Spanish powerhouse Barcelona have released Dani Alves to move to the Merseyside club for a signing fee of around $17 million.


"Both players have a wealth of experience in their preferred playing positions. Additionally, they both have played for their respective international teams which appeals to me. Both players will bring both youth, and skill into the defensive units of the club" stated Liverpool manager Ramirez.

Banega had been rumoured to be signing a new 4-year-deal with the Madrid side which would see him play in Spain until the end of the 2012 season.

Ramirez alerted to the fact that negotiations with Valencia winger David Silva were currently ongoing and still required time to seal his signature.

In other news, Javier Mascherano has undergone a fitness test at Chelsea FC before putting pen to paper in a new $13.9 million deal that will see the defensive midfielder join the London club until the 2011 season.

- Chris Teer (Sky Sports)

[crixxaii]

Matchday 1 is further down the page to accoutn for predictions by you all

[r0000ney]

Sorry if reserved

[crixxaii]

You guys can post now

[crixxaii]

Originally Posted by r0000ney

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Sorry I couldn't resist

Haha, aww
That's not very nice.
We'll see though! Keep coming back, will update soon with News/Transfers.

Will be a good read.

[crixxaii]

Updated the news section guys

[Camo]

great start mate

looking 4ward 2 this

[crixxaii]

Originally Posted by rhcp22

great start mate

looking 4ward 2 this

Thanks man! Will be a good read for you all, I promise.
Any transfer speculations from you guys will be appreciated too.

More news added soon!

[footballannoyed]

really good updates, very detailed and a good read.

[Caldera31]

Good work, hopefully you bring in some realistic players, and a realistic manager..

[crixxaii]

Originally Posted by Caldera31

Good work, hopefully you bring in some realistic players, and a realistic manager..

Its a made up manager, but I'm trying to make him have a history and all that. Hopefully it will make sense etc!

[crixxaii]

More news has been released. New manager at the helm of Liverpool FC!
Wonder what transfers he has in mind for the Merseysiders?

[footballannoyed]

good update mate interested to see how this progresses. so did you just make this guy up out of thin air?

[crixxaii]

Originally Posted by footballannoyed

good update mate interested to see how this progresses. so did you just make this guy up out of thin air?

Sure did man. Just made up a name, sounded Brazilian.
Got some semi-big clubs and tried to make it seem as if he was manager at them (truthfully we all know he is just made up) - but gives it that extra bit of realism.

Transfers being done now!

[footballannoyed]

fair enough good work then

[crixxaii]

Transfers updated!

[Adam11111]

Buy Banega.

[crixxaii]

Match Day: 1
Liverpool F.C. vs Stoke City






Liverpool F.C. hope to kick start their 2008-09 season with a bang against newly promoted Stoke City. The Merseyside team, who finished fourth last year, have a new coach and seem somewhat exposed - can Stoke City take advantage of this?


LIVERPOOL F.C.
Line Up: (4-4-2)

-- Reina --
-- Arbeloa - Carragher - Skrtel - Dossena --
-- Mascherano --
-- Kuyt - Gerrard - Riera --
-- Torres - Keane --

Players to watch:

9 - Fernando Torres






His first season at Liverpool saw him exceed everyone's expectations of the ex-Atletico Madrid star. Scoring 29 goals in all competitions last year, he will be certainly looking to improve on this tally!



STOKE CITY
Line Up: (4-4-2)

-- Sorensen --
-- Griffin - Cort - Higginbotham - Dikinson --
-- Lawrence - Olofinjana - Delap - Faye --
-- Fuller - Kitson --


Players to watch:

24 - Rory Delap







The Republic of Ireland star is the current captain of the Stoke City football team. With an outrageous 42-yard throw in, he is a major threat to any defense.


PREDICTIONS?

[footballannoyed]

3-1 liverpool, torres gets a brace.

[sb_91]

I'm going to go with a 2-0 victory for Liverpool.
Nice thread Crix. Keep it up buddy. See you IRL

[TinyGiantz]

hmm 4-1...Torres will thrashed them

[crixxaii]

Thanks for the predictions guys. Keep em coming.
Will update with match report in the morning most probably.

[LedZeppelin71234]

3-1 to liverpool
keane to score and torres to score two