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Reds save England
Two late goals from Peter Crouch and Stevie Gerrard saved
Englands blushes as they struggled to overcome Trinidad &
Tobago in todays World Cup game.
England never got going and had to reply on Crouchs 83rd
minute far post header to finally defalte the energetic
Carribeans.
Gerrard had been largely anonymous until he hit a sweet
curling left foot shot into the net.
Jamie Carragher, as expected, started at right back while
Scott Carson was on
the bench
(LFC Online)
Hamann: My heart is with Liverpool
Liverpool midfielder Dietmar Hamann will make a decision
over a move to Bolton this week but will leave Anfield only
reluctantly.
The Merseysiders are looking for a buyer for the former
Germany international and only Bolton have shown interest in
the 32-year-old who is expected to cost around £500,000.
Hamann, who has already held talks with Bolton manager Sam
Allardyce, told the Daily Mirror: "My heart is with
Liverpool, but I have to do what's right. The decision to
sell me has not come as a shock, but deciding whether to go
or not is very hard.
"I'll be back in England later this week and that's when
I'll decide whether to go to Bolton. They're the only club
which have shown any interest."
(Walk On LFC)
Reds appoint new joint chief scout
Liverpool FC today confirmed the appointment of Eduardo
Macia as the club's Joint Chief Scout.
Macia will work alongside Frank McParland in identifying and
recruiting the best players available at both home and
abroad.
Macia has joined from Valencia and will replace Paco Herrera
who recently moved to Espanyol as Technical Director.
(LFC Official Website)
Crouch hoping to qualify today
Peter Crouch is hoping England can wrap up
qualification for the knockout stages of the World Cup later
today.
Sweden and Trinidad & Tobago's 0-0 draw coupled with
England's 1-0 win over Paraguay last Saturday means England
can guarentee qualification for the second round of the
World Cup if they beat the Carribbean side this afternoon.
Peter Crouch is confident England can get the win they need
but says nobody in the England squad will understimate their
opponents.
"We all believe going into the next couple of games that we
will get the right results. The important game is the next
one because it means we will go through to the second round
if we win it," says the Liverpool striker.
"But it is always going to be difficult in a World Cup.
Trinidad proved that against Sweden in the last game. They
are going to be difficult to break down but we are confident
we can beat them.
"We want to finish top of our group and get the right result
in the last game as well."
(LFC Online) |
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WEDNESDAY 14 |
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Neville injury opens door for Carragher
England defender Gary Neville has a calf injury and is a
major doubt for Thursday's World Cup Group B game against
Trinidad & Tobago.
The Manchester United full-back pulled out of training only
15 minutes into England's final session in the
Frankenstadion.
Liverpool's Jamie Carragher is the ideal man to step in but
Sven has worryingly revealed that although Carra is an
option, he could field Owen Hargreaves instead.
(Kop Talk)
Xabi scores in Spain victory
Xabi Alonso scored Spain's opener in their win
over Ukraine in Group H of
the World Cup.
Alonso scored a rare headed goal from a corner to give Spain
a 13th minute lead before David Villa, a supposed Reds
target netted from a deflected free kick four minutes later.
After the break Villa converted a contentious penalty, which
saw Ukraine reduced to 10 men and Fernando Torres scored a
fourth.
Alonso was substituted after 55 minutes and Luis Garcia
lasted 77 minutes before coming off while Pepé Reina was on
the bench.
(LFC Online)
Fowler casts doubt on Eriksson effect
Robbie Fowler believes if England win the World Cup this
summer it will be the players - and not Sven-Goran Eriksson
- who deserve the credit.
The Liverpool forward had little joy at international level
following Eriksson's appointment and the 31-year-old is
certainly not one of the Swede's greatest fans.
However, Fowler feels the disappointing performance in
England's opening group game against Paraguay was indicative
of Eriksson's reign.
"If England are going to upset the odds and deliver on the
biggest stage of all, it will be in spite of Eriksson rather
because of him," he told the Liverpool Echo.
"You can't escape the feeling that something isn't right and
that must come down to the manager.
"I've nothing personal against Eriksson - despite playing
under him for a few years, I barely know him - these are
just concerns I know many fans have."
(TEAMtalk)
Agent confirms his client wants Liverpool
move
The agent of Daniel Alves has confirmed that his client is
holding out for a move to Liverpool despite interest from
other clubs.
Sevilla and Liverpool have agreed a fee in principal for the
player but additional clauses that could be triggered over
time could see that fee rise by as much as £4million in
total and that's what's causing problems.
Providing an update, Jose Rodriguez Baster said: "I can say
that, without any doubts, the player wants to go to
Liverpool.
"Personally I have not listened to any other club, although
some have rung and I have passed them on to Sevilla, but
what Daniel wants to is to play for Liverpool.
"The two sides are getting closer, we are still quite a way
apart.
"Daniel was not looking to leave Sevilla, but there are
times when - without actually having forced the issue - you
want to improve yourself."
(Kop Talk)
Liverpool cleared to sign Alves
Sevilla have reluctantly agreed to sell defender Daniel
Alves to Liverpool, but say the Reds have yet to match their
asking price, believed to be £8m.
The 23-year-old has long been a target for Liverpool boss
Rafael Benitez.
Sevilla president Jose Maria del Nido said: "We're already
talking big money but Sevilla don't want to lose Daniel.
Del Nido added: "Liverpool have not yet made us an offer
which is acceptable. Until they meet our asking price,
there's no deal."
(BBC Sport Online)
Boca eager to face Liverpool
Boca Juniors are still hoping to play Liverpool in the Super
Intercontinental Cup, but are aware that there are
difficulties standing in the way.
The game is supposed to pit the winners of the Uefa Super
Cup against the South American champions.
However, Liverpool, who defeated CSKA Moscow in the battle
of the Uefa and UEFA Champions League victors, are having
problems scheduling the fixture around their other
commitments.
"We have received a letter from Uefa that says this game has
to be played," said Boca vice president Pedro Pompilio.
"They suggested that we play it with as many regular first
team players as possible.
"It's been difficult because Liverpool doesn't have many
spare dates.
"We have spoken about playing two matches - in Buenos Aires
and at Anfield - and also about the chance of playing one
match at the Bernabeu.
"The officials of Liverpool have said that if we want to
play the match we should go to England."
(Sky Sports) |
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TUESDAY 13 |
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Alves keen on Reds move
Sevilla star Daniel Alves has informed the club he would
like to move to Liverpool.
The Reds have been chasing the 23-year-old for some time and
they have already seen a couple of bids for him rejected by
Sevilla.
Sevilla know they face a fight to keep hold of Alves with
the likes of Barcelona and Milan also monitoring his
situation.
Sevilla president Jose Maria del Nido has revealed Alves is
keen on a move to Liverpool and that they are trying to
thrash out a deal for the Brazilian.
"We don't want to sell him but when a player wants to leave
you can't force him to stay," said Del Nido.
"He has told us he likes Liverpool's offer though he isn't
pressuring us.
"They have come back to us with a new offer but we have
rejected it."
Sevilla are believed to be holding out for £12 million for
Alves and Liverpool will be hoping they can reach a
compromise so that they can bring the versatile performer to
Anfield.
(Sky Sports)
Wigan closing in on Liverpool swoop
Wigan Athletic have confirmed they have nearly agreed a deal
to sign Liverpool goalkeeper Chris Kirkland on a season-long
loan.
The former Coventry City ace is surplus to requirements at
Anfield, but it was thought Reds boss Rafa Benitez had
demanded the player leave on a permanent basis, thus
securing a transfer fee.
However, Latics assistant boss Chris Hutchings has revealed
to the Wigan Observer that talks are at an advanced stage to
bring the player to the JJB Stadium:
"Hopefully we'll have Chris coming in to join us on a year's
loan. John Benson said Liverpool were due to get back in
touch."
(Clubcall Sports)
Millwall snap up £200,000 Liverpool
youngster
Zak Whitbread has returned to the New Den on a permanent
basis
The 22-year-old defender played 27 games while on loan to
the Lions last season and new manager Nigel Spackman has
moved quickly to make him his third signing of the summer.
Millwall will pay an initial fee that could rise to £200,000
for American-born Whitbread who made 7 senior appearances
for Liverpool.
He has signed a two-year deal at the New Den.
(Fans FC)
Liverpool linked with Chelsea swoop
Liverpool have been linked with a move for Chelsea winger
Damien Duff, but clubcall understands these reports are wide
of the mark.
(Clubcall Sports)
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