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MaschPotato · 08-06-2008, 09:56 PM

Skysports 1 now James Wade vs Rafa

suggs · 08-06-2008, 09:58 PM

its a bloody lookalike lol

MaschPotato · 08-06-2008, 10:07 PM

Hes should be tying up the Barry deal not playing darts

MaschPotato · 08-06-2008, 10:17 PM

Absolute class the fans were singing Rafa Rafael Benitez lol

Scouser_Dave · 09-06-2008, 09:54 PM

KUYT SHINES AS HOLLAND BEAT ITALY
Steve Hunter 09 June 2008

Dirk Kuyt was in great form for Holland as he set up two of their goals in a 3-0 win over Italy at Euro 2008.
The Reds number 18 played the full 90 minutes on the right hand side of the attack and he was one of Holland's best performers on the night in Berne.

Ruud van Nistelrooy scored a highly controversial opening goal when he appeared to be clearly off-side but the goal stood, then Kuyt played his part in two of the best goals that are likely to be seen in this tournament.

Kuyt set up Wesley Sneijder for a memorable second goal and then, after being denied a goal himself, the Reds ace kept his composure before pulling the ball back for former Arsenal star Giovanni van Bronckhorst to make it 3-0.

Meanwhile, all Red eyes will now turn to Fernando Torres, Xabi Alonso, Alvaro Arbeloa and Pepe Reina when the Liverpool stars will be in action for Spain against Russia in their opening game of Euro 2008 against Russia on Tuesday at 5pm GMT.

Brendyne · 09-06-2008, 11:37 PM

I read this about Kuyt. I'm confused as to how he impressed. He's a great worker.
JUst plays the wrong position.

Galatasaray · 09-06-2008, 11:40 PM

Premier League football news from the Barclays Premier League

any1 read about this yet?

Torres says Liverpool need to spend some cash. I agree

Portland1 · 10-06-2008, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Galatasaray

Premier League football news from the Barclays Premier League

any1 read about this yet?

Torres says Liverpool need to spend some cash. I agree

I also agree. We can get a few quality players and still be fourth, OR we can drop big bucks on big names and really make a push for the title.

Scouser_Dave · 10-06-2008, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Galatasaray

Premier League football news from the Barclays Premier League

any1 read about this yet?

Torres says Liverpool need to spend some cash. I agree

He is the 2nd player after stevie to come out in the press and say this, just shows that the problems at the club are filtering through to the players

LewisLaa · 10-06-2008, 07:55 AM

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Agent: Barry ready for Reds
Tuesday 10 Jun 2008
Aston Villa captain Gareth Barry has reportedly told manager Martin O'Neill that he wants to join Liverpool.

The Reds have already seen a £10million player-plus-cash approach for the England international rejected out of hand by O'Neill following the end of the Premier League season.

But the 27-year-old midfielder's agent claims his client has now held talks with the Villa boss and informed him of his desire to leave the Midlands club for Anfield this summer.

"Gareth has spoken to Martin since he returned from England's game in Trinidad and told him how he feels," agent Alex Black told The Sun.

"At this stage of his career, Gareth wants to be playing Champions League football and believes this is his chance to do it."

Barry's England team-mate and Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard has already urged the versatile midfielder to join the Merseyside club.

He has made over 325 appearances for Villa during a decade on the first-team scene

Good news

Scouser_Dave · 10-06-2008, 08:01 AM

LIVERPOOL midfielder Xabi Alonso claims he will not think about his future until after Euro 2008.
Jun 10 2008 by Our Correspondent, Liverpool Daily Post

Alonso has been strongly linked with a summer move to Juventus, but insists he is currently focusing on Spain’s European challenge.

“I know there is interest (from Juventus),” he said. “But right now I’m not going to talk about that because there is enough to think about here with the national team.”

Alonso is one of several English-based players called up by Spain for Euro 2008 and insists recent press accusations that they cannot adapt to their national side’s style of play are well wide of the mark.

“It’s not the first time we have played with the national team, so we must have done something good at some point,” he said.

“When one of us who plays in England has a good game, people won’t say anything.

“Those of us playing in England are just as prepared as those playing in Spain.”

Alonso admits Liverpool’s direct style is totally different to Spain’s passing game, but he feels comfortable in both systems.

“Without a doubt, with Liverpool we use a more direct game and in very few passes try to find the opposition goal, but I don’t feel uncomfortable in a passing side,” he said.

Both Alonso and Arsenal’s Cesc Fabregas look set to start on the bench as Spain kick off their campaign against Russia today, but the Liverpool midfielder is ready to help his team in any capacity.

“The manager decides those things, he knows us very well,” he said.
“If I get to play then good, but if not then it’s also fine, and I’ll be ready to come on if needed,” he said.

Spain crashed out in the first round of Euro 2004 in a group also containing Russia and Greece, but Alonso believes history will not repeat itself this time.

“It’s almost the same group, but the group of players has changed quite a lot and hopefully what happened won’t be repeated,” he said. “That would be disappointing.”

And the former Real Sociedad midfielder hopes Spain can go all the way to the final this time around.

“I hope we get to the final, but that’s a long way away and we need to concentrate on the first opponents,” he said.

“We have to win the game against Russia because it’s fundamental that we don’t go into the last game with emergencies like in 2004.

“We need to do our job and not leave it all to the last game.”

Meanwhile Spain coach Luis Aragones has given little away over team selection for his side’s opening game of Euro 2008 against Russia.

Debate in Spain is raging over who out of Xabi Alonso, Ruben de la Red and Marcos Senna should be the one to partner Barcelona’s Xavi Hernandez in the holding midfield role.

Villarreal man Senna appears to be winning the majority of the votes in the Spanish press ahead of kick-off, but Spain’s Brazilian-born player insists even he still does not know who will get the nod.

“I won’t be surprised by who gets to start, as the competition in Spain is very deep,” Senna said.

“Competition is good for the group. The three of us (Senna, Alonso, De La Red) are well prepared. There’s some great competition and Luis hasn’t told me I’m going to start, but in this side we can all consider ourselves as starters.”

Aragones would not be drawn on his selection, preferring instead to concentrate on opponents Russia.

“It’s difficult for Spain to come out of a game without having scored, but Russia throw nine men behind he ball,” he said.

However, the Spain coach hinted that both Fernando Torres and David Villa may start up front to break the Russians down, despite the fact that the Valencia forward is nursing a thigh injury which kept him out of the friendly with the United States last week.

“We have Villa and Torres, who are very quick, who have quality and an eye for goal. So it’ll be difficult for us to come out of the game without scoring,” Aragones added.

Spain’s only other injury worry is Andres Iniesta who is still recovering from food poisoning. But Aragones did not appear too concerned about the Barcelona player’s fitness.

He said: “Iniesta is weaker than the others because of his stomach bug, or whatever it was, but that’s logical.”

LIVERPOOL midfielder Xabi Alonso claims he will not think about his future until after Euro 2008. - Liverpool Daily Post.co.uk

Hopefully xabi will turn juve down and stay at liverpool

AnfieldG8 · 10-06-2008, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Galatasaray

Premier League football news from the Barclays Premier League

any1 read about this yet?

Torres says Liverpool need to spend some cash. I agree

every other Liverpool fan agrees..but somehow the people who can actually do it, dont understand.

Dan · 10-06-2008, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by AnfieldG8

every other Liverpool fan agrees..but somehow the people who can actually do it, dont understand.

Bloody Rick Parry and the yanks it is..

Rafa asks for money, as Parry stumbles around and doesn't get it in time.. Remember Simao, almost had a deal done for him a couple of years ago, but as Coco took to long to sort out the money, Benfica raised the price of him....

We wouldn't be looking for a Right Winger now if that had gone through..

suggs · 10-06-2008, 10:19 AM

Gareth Barry wants to join Liverpool in the summer, according to the Aston Villa captain's agent.

Liverpool have made the England international a leading transfer target and have already had one bid rejected by their Premier League rivals.
Villa boss Martin O'Neill is determined to ward off any further interest in the 27-year-old, who has spent his entire career with the club.
But Barry's agent Alex Black says the player has held talks with O'Neill to outline his desire to play UEFA Champions League football.
Black also intimated that Barry is keen to discuss a move to Liverpool after making almost 400 appearances for Villa.
"Gareth has spoken to Martin since he returned from England's game in Trinidad and told him how he feels," Black told The Sun.
"At this stage of his career Gareth wants to be playing Champions League football and believes this is his chance to do it."
Reds skipper Steven Gerrard recently admitted that he is 'desperate' for his good friend to join him at Anfield.

Scouser_Dave · 10-06-2008, 07:18 PM

suggs · 10-06-2008, 07:20 PM

liverpools new strike force

Scouser_Dave · 10-06-2008, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by cugarc03

liverpools new strike force

i think villa gave it away when he ran over to the bench to hug torres

suggs · 10-06-2008, 07:24 PM

exactly my thoughts

Robalenko · 10-06-2008, 07:26 PM

If it's true, then Rafa certainly kept it under wraps

Scouser_Dave · 10-06-2008, 08:26 PM

This was before the game kicked off today

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Valencia open door to Liverpool to bid for David Villa
Tuesday 10 June 2008 - 11:04:07

Valencia appear to have opened the door for Liverpool to finally make a concrete bid for their star striker David Villa

Valencia while not a poor club are keen to cash in on their prize asset in light of their poor season and non participation in next season’s Champions League.

Rafa Benitez is a keen admirer of David Villa and would be keen to see him paired with Fernando Torres, however the asking price may beyond Liverpool which is thought to be in the region of €20 million plus.

Benitez will look to offload Peter Crouch as quick as possible in order to finance the move and if required would also look at selling Voronin.

Valencia have basically started an open season on David Villa once their president Agustin Morera made it clear they would listen to offers.

Valencia have to rebuild and do it within a restricted budget and are prepared to wait for the right offer, this may give Benitez the time he requires to fund the deal, however if Villa sparkles in the Euro 2008 games he may find that he will be pipped to the post with Barcelona hovering.

Valencia would prefer to sell to a non Spanish club and Villa has in the past admitted his admiration for the Premiership but money speaks and at this time Liverpool have to sell to buy.

GoonerForever14 · 10-06-2008, 08:28 PM

I'd like to see him in the premiership, nbot against Arsenal though.

suggs · 10-06-2008, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Danger Dave

This was before the game kicked off today

get him before chelsea offer stupid amounts of money

Scouser_Dave · 10-06-2008, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cugarc03

get him before chelsea offer stupid amounts of money

Not necessarily, Torres turned down the mancs to join us for half of what utd were offering

MaschPotato · 10-06-2008, 10:09 PM

TBH i hadnt seen much of him before today but up front with Torres they were fantastic tomorrow.
Alonso to Juventus 16m
Crouch to Pompey 10m
Hey presto we have a new striker

Scouser_Dave · 10-06-2008, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaschPotato

TBH i hadnt seen much of him before today but up front with Torres they were fantastic tomorrow.
Alonso to Juventus 16m
Crouch to Pompey 10m
Hey presto we have a new striker

it would be great to sign Villa but we still need that quality Left Winger to supply them with the ball, Silva along with Torres and inesta (sp?) were the key to Villas hatrick today.

We have kuyt and Babel who look solid on the right and left but we lack 2 true fluent wingers to supply that deadly ball.

08-06-2008, 09:58 PM	#2627 (permalink)
suggs Elite Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 5,451	its a bloody lookalike lol __________________ "If you're in the penalty area and don't know what to do with the ball, put it in the net and we'll discuss the options later." Bob Paisley

09-06-2008, 09:54 PM	#2630 (permalink)
Scouser_Dave EA Veteran Join Date: Jan 2008 Age: 25 Posts: 13,973	KUYT SHINES AS HOLLAND BEAT ITALY Steve Hunter 09 June 2008 Dirk Kuyt was in great form for Holland as he set up two of their goals in a 3-0 win over Italy at Euro 2008. The Reds number 18 played the full 90 minutes on the right hand side of the attack and he was one of Holland's best performers on the night in Berne. Ruud van Nistelrooy scored a highly controversial opening goal when he appeared to be clearly off-side but the goal stood, then Kuyt played his part in two of the best goals that are likely to be seen in this tournament. Kuyt set up Wesley Sneijder for a memorable second goal and then, after being denied a goal himself, the Reds ace kept his composure before pulling the ball back for former Arsenal star Giovanni van Bronckhorst to make it 3-0. Meanwhile, all Red eyes will now turn to Fernando Torres, Xabi Alonso, Alvaro Arbeloa and Pepe Reina when the Liverpool stars will be in action for Spain against Russia in their opening game of Euro 2008 against Russia on Tuesday at 5pm GMT. __________________

09-06-2008, 11:37 PM	#2631 (permalink)
Brendyne Forum Junkie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sydney. Posts: 3,205	I read this about Kuyt. I'm confused as to how he impressed. He's a great worker. JUst plays the wrong position. __________________ http://goallineblitz.com/game/signup.pl?ref=2952874

09-06-2008, 11:40 PM	#2632 (permalink)
Galatasaray Elite Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 6,759	Premier League football news from the Barclays Premier League any1 read about this yet? Torres says Liverpool need to spend some cash. I agree __________________ Who do I owe, and for what? I don't think about the word 'owe'. I owe something to my Dad, yes, who put me on this planet - Thierry Henry

10-06-2008, 08:01 AM	#2636 (permalink)
Scouser_Dave EA Veteran Join Date: Jan 2008 Age: 25 Posts: 13,973	LIVERPOOL midfielder Xabi Alonso claims he will not think about his future until after Euro 2008. Jun 10 2008 by Our Correspondent, Liverpool Daily Post Alonso has been strongly linked with a summer move to Juventus, but insists he is currently focusing on Spain’s European challenge. “I know there is interest (from Juventus),” he said. “But right now I’m not going to talk about that because there is enough to think about here with the national team.” Alonso is one of several English-based players called up by Spain for Euro 2008 and insists recent press accusations that they cannot adapt to their national side’s style of play are well wide of the mark. “It’s not the first time we have played with the national team, so we must have done something good at some point,” he said. “When one of us who plays in England has a good game, people won’t say anything. “Those of us playing in England are just as prepared as those playing in Spain.” Alonso admits Liverpool’s direct style is totally different to Spain’s passing game, but he feels comfortable in both systems. “Without a doubt, with Liverpool we use a more direct game and in very few passes try to find the opposition goal, but I don’t feel uncomfortable in a passing side,” he said. Both Alonso and Arsenal’s Cesc Fabregas look set to start on the bench as Spain kick off their campaign against Russia today, but the Liverpool midfielder is ready to help his team in any capacity. “The manager decides those things, he knows us very well,” he said. “If I get to play then good, but if not then it’s also fine, and I’ll be ready to come on if needed,” he said. Spain crashed out in the first round of Euro 2004 in a group also containing Russia and Greece, but Alonso believes history will not repeat itself this time. “It’s almost the same group, but the group of players has changed quite a lot and hopefully what happened won’t be repeated,” he said. “That would be disappointing.” And the former Real Sociedad midfielder hopes Spain can go all the way to the final this time around. “I hope we get to the final, but that’s a long way away and we need to concentrate on the first opponents,” he said. “We have to win the game against Russia because it’s fundamental that we don’t go into the last game with emergencies like in 2004. “We need to do our job and not leave it all to the last game.” Meanwhile Spain coach Luis Aragones has given little away over team selection for his side’s opening game of Euro 2008 against Russia. Debate in Spain is raging over who out of Xabi Alonso, Ruben de la Red and Marcos Senna should be the one to partner Barcelona’s Xavi Hernandez in the holding midfield role. Villarreal man Senna appears to be winning the majority of the votes in the Spanish press ahead of kick-off, but Spain’s Brazilian-born player insists even he still does not know who will get the nod. “I won’t be surprised by who gets to start, as the competition in Spain is very deep,” Senna said. “Competition is good for the group. The three of us (Senna, Alonso, De La Red) are well prepared. There’s some great competition and Luis hasn’t told me I’m going to start, but in this side we can all consider ourselves as starters.” Aragones would not be drawn on his selection, preferring instead to concentrate on opponents Russia. “It’s difficult for Spain to come out of a game without having scored, but Russia throw nine men behind he ball,” he said. However, the Spain coach hinted that both Fernando Torres and David Villa may start up front to break the Russians down, despite the fact that the Valencia forward is nursing a thigh injury which kept him out of the friendly with the United States last week. “We have Villa and Torres, who are very quick, who have quality and an eye for goal. So it’ll be difficult for us to come out of the game without scoring,” Aragones added. Spain’s only other injury worry is Andres Iniesta who is still recovering from food poisoning. But Aragones did not appear too concerned about the Barcelona player’s fitness. He said: “Iniesta is weaker than the others because of his stomach bug, or whatever it was, but that’s logical.” LIVERPOOL midfielder Xabi Alonso claims he will not think about his future until after Euro 2008. - Liverpool Daily Post.co.uk Hopefully xabi will turn juve down and stay at liverpool __________________

08-06-2008, 09:56 PM	#2626 (permalink)
MaschPotato EA Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Age: 19 Gender: Male Posts: 15,457	Skysports 1 now James Wade vs Rafa

08-06-2008, 10:07 PM	#2628 (permalink)
MaschPotato EA Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Age: 19 Gender: Male Posts: 15,457	Hes should be tying up the Barry deal not playing darts

08-06-2008, 10:17 PM	#2629 (permalink)
MaschPotato EA Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Age: 19 Gender: Male Posts: 15,457	Absolute class the fans were singing Rafa Rafael Benitez lol

10-06-2008, 10:19 AM	#2639 (permalink)
suggs Elite Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 5,451	Gareth Barry wants to join Liverpool in the summer, according to the Aston Villa captain's agent. Liverpool have made the England international a leading transfer target and have already had one bid rejected by their Premier League rivals. Villa boss Martin O'Neill is determined to ward off any further interest in the 27-year-old, who has spent his entire career with the club. But Barry's agent Alex Black says the player has held talks with O'Neill to outline his desire to play UEFA Champions League football. Black also intimated that Barry is keen to discuss a move to Liverpool after making almost 400 appearances for Villa. "Gareth has spoken to Martin since he returned from England's game in Trinidad and told him how he feels," Black told The Sun. "At this stage of his career Gareth wants to be playing Champions League football and believes this is his chance to do it." Reds skipper Steven Gerrard recently admitted that he is 'desperate' for his good friend to join him at Anfield. __________________ "If you're in the penalty area and don't know what to do with the ball, put it in the net and we'll discuss the options later." Bob Paisley

10-06-2008, 07:18 PM	#2640 (permalink)
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10-06-2008, 07:20 PM	#2641 (permalink)
suggs Elite Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 5,451	liverpools new strike force __________________ "If you're in the penalty area and don't know what to do with the ball, put it in the net and we'll discuss the options later." Bob Paisley

10-06-2008, 07:24 PM	#2643 (permalink)
suggs Elite Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 5,451	exactly my thoughts __________________ "If you're in the penalty area and don't know what to do with the ball, put it in the net and we'll discuss the options later." Bob Paisley

10-06-2008, 08:28 PM	#2646 (permalink)
GoonerForever14 Rookie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: England Age: 16 Posts: 205 Blog Entries: 4	I'd like to see him in the premiership, nbot against Arsenal though. __________________

10-06-2008, 10:09 PM	#2649 (permalink)
MaschPotato EA Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Age: 19 Gender: Male Posts: 15,457	TBH i hadnt seen much of him before today but up front with Torres they were fantastic tomorrow. Alonso to Juventus 16m Crouch to Pompey 10m Hey presto we have a new striker