Robbie Keane

View from the stands: Time to start being ruthless

LIVERPOOL march on as another historically difficult fixture is dealt with, but boy they made hard work of it. The amount of chances that we squander is starting to concern me, and these long periods with a slender lead can be...

Republic minus Keane and McGeady

Robbie Keane has returned to his club Liverpool for treatment Robbie Keane and Aiden McGeady have pulled out of the Republic of Ireland squad for Wednesday's international friendly against Poland. Keane did link up with the...

Premier League Roundup: Liverpool and United back to winning ways as Arsenal lose

Liverpool and Manchester United returned to winning ways against Bolton and Stoke respectively while Arsenal were beaten at home against Aston Villa to damage further their slim title chances. By Steve Wilson and agencies Ton...

Premier League: Darren Bent revels in Harry Redknapp's powers of restoration

In times of crisis, it is often said that strikers "just need one to go in off their backside" to get them firing again. A freakish goal, according to the adage, can work wonders for the confidence. Darren Bent had been...

Misfiring Torres still 'a long way' short of his best, admits Reds boss Benitez

Misfiring Torres still 'a long way' short of his best, admits Reds boss Benitez By JOHN EDWARDS Rafa Benitez admits that Liverpool's £21million record signing Fernando Torres is still 'a long way' short of his best. The Spain...

With a little help from above, Ryan Babel aspires to central casting at Liverpool

Abiting November's day on Merseyside. A kettle is boiling in the background and the windows are beginning to steam up as Ryan Babel takes his seat and offers a polite handshake. First impressions? That he seems remarkably...

West Bromwich Albion boss Tony Mowbray is living in fear again

side and Chelsea with a dose of realism. But it's hardly the kind of battle cry that inspires players. Mowbray says his side have every reason to be afraid of Luiz Felipe Scolari's title-chasers when they meet at The Hawthorns....

Megson tips Reds for title

Bolton manager Gary Megson has backed Liverpool to continue their flying start to the season and win a first domestic title since 1990. Rafael Benitez's men head to the Reebok Stadium for the early kick-off on Saturday as joint...

My time at Spurs was a success, insists sacked sporting director Comolli

Former Tottenham sporting director Damien Comolli insists his time at White Hart Lane was a success and believes the team's upturn in fortunes is a result of his legacy. Comolli was sacked last month along with former head...

MEGSON TIPS REDS FOR TITLE

By Ross Heppenstall, PA Sport Bolton manager Gary Megson has backed Liverpool to continue their flying start to the season as they target a first domestic title since 1990. Rafael Benitez's men head to the Reebok Stadium on...