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Kop that Rafa - Liverpool fans want Alonso to stay and Barry to stay away

dailymail.co.uk     09-Aug-2008   12 related          

The Kop left Rafael Benitez in no doubt about what they thought of speculation that Xabi Alonso could be sold to fund a move for Gareth Barry. One of the heroes of Istanbul three years ago, Alonso was treated to a display of...                    

Liverpool 1-0 Lazio Pre-Season Friendly Result: Voronin Scores Winner In Injury-Time

premiershiplatest.com     08-Aug-2008   9 related          

Submitted by Scott Harkness on Fri, 2008-08-08 22:22. Liverpool Other English and International Football News Liverpool have beaten Lazio 1-0 in their pre-season friendly match at Anfield on Friday night. Liverpool started the...                    

Gibson defends £6m sale of Young

teamtalk.com     08-Aug-2008   51 related          

Steve Gibson has defended Middlesbrough's decision to sell Luke Young to Aston Villa for £6million - as they bought him for £2.5million. Young only arrived at The Riverside last year from Charlton. The England full-back had an...                    

Is MON a Chess Player?

vitalfootball.co.uk     08-Aug-2008          

Looking at the latest bits and pieces of news dribbling through the press, a couple of thoughts hit me. Thought Number 1 - Steve Gibson coming out and saying we've paid GBP 6m for Luke Young, only 1 year after we could have had...                    

Rafael Benitez rues 'curse' of Istanbul triumph

timesonline.co.uk     08-Aug-2008   19 related          

It would be exaggerating to suggest that Liverpool's Champions League triumph in 2005 has hung like a noose around Rafael Benítez's neck since, but the manager admits that, in one respect, he could have done without the...                    

THE INSIDER: Spurs Corluka move depends on other deals... Young set for Villa switch... Pompey...

thisislondon.co.uk     05-Aug-2008   13 related          

Simon Jones is Sportsmail's man on the inside of all the transfer moves this summer. 5/5 and it's a done deal) Vedran Corluka, Manchester City to Tottenham - Insider says 4/5 Manchester City have decided the Croatian defender...                    

Rafael Benitez wants Gareth Barry to feature for Liverpool against Lazio

telegraph.co.uk     05-Aug-2008   65 related          

Liverpool have not ruled out the possibility of Gareth Barry making his Anfield debut later this week as one of the most prolonged transfers in Premier League history inches towards a conclusion. Finally off? the Gareth Barry...                    

Villa to test Boro's resolve with a bid for Young

guardian.co.uk     05-Aug-2008   11 related          

Martin O'Neill sees England defender Luke Young as the solution to Villa's full-back problems. Photograph: Tom Shaw/Getty Images Aston Villa have targeted the Middlesbrough defender Luke Young as Martin O'Neill steps up his...                    

Barry moves closer to Anfield

thesun.co.uk     05-Aug-2008          

GARETH BARRY hopes to make his Liverpool debut in Friday’s Anfield friendly against Lazio. Aston Villa have given up the bid to keep their £18m-rated skipper. Now the Reds are getting their finances together before making a...                    

Liverpool's defensive strength is vital - Rafa Benitez

icnetwork.co.uk     04-Aug-2008   22 related          

DESPITE spending £20million on Robbie Keane to bolster his forward line, Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez believes that his improved defensive options could be the key to his side challenging on all fronts this season after...