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Has Liverpool star fallen victim to his own versatility?

FFC Towers News Desk — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:31:26 +0100

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Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard believes his versatility may be hampering his progress as a footballer.

The England international rarely plays in his preferred central midfield position, usually being used on the left or right with both club and country.

Why Liverpool star's honesty is somewhat refreshing in the game

Jerome Johnstone — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 22:08:54 +0100

Jerome Johnstone finds Jamie Carragher's honesty somewhat refreshing

The £19m man that will move Liverpool to their desired level

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 22:05:45 +0100

Football FanCast columnist Jim Wilshire believes that Liverpool fans should show some patience with Robbie Keane and appreciate what a mercurial talent they have.

When Liverpool splashed out in the region of £19m for Robbie Keane, it is fair to say there was differing opinion. Some saw him as the missing piece to the title jigsaw, while others felt it an unnecessary gamble given that funds are somewhat sparse. The Irishman's form at the start of the season has done little but fuel his doubters, but I don't think it will take them long to realise the mercurial talent they possess.

Will Liverpool fans buy into the hype?

Rob Facey — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:25:08 +0100

Football FanCast columnist Rob Facey wonders whether Liverpool fans believe the hype over Albert Riera?

Liverpool new boy Albert Riera has spoken of his desire to win silverware at Anfield. The winger completed an £8m transfer from La Liga side Espanyol on transfer deadline day and is keen to immerse himself in the winning ways of Liverpool, but haven't we heard all of this before?

Will Liverpool now be forced into a last minute deal?

FFC Towers News Desk — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 17:37:40 +0100

With Torres out and Voronin allowed to move on, could Liverpool be set for a new striker before the transfer deadline?

Liverpool striker Fernando Torres faces up to three weeks on the sidelines after it was confirmed that the Spain international suffered a hamstring tear in Sunday's goalless draw at Aston Villa.

The former Atletico Madrid star had to be substituted in the first half of the stalemate. He has withdrawn from his country's squad for this month's World Cup qualifiers against Bosnia and Armenia.

Will Liverpool cope without the celestial duo?

Rob Facey — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:47:04 +0100

Football FanCast columnist Rob Facey wonders how Liverpool can cope without Gerrard and Torres and asks if their new signings can transform them from also-rans to real contenders.

Liverpool remain joint top of the Premier League as the teams break off for international fixtures, but the problems at Anfield remain. For seasons they have been regarded as a One Man team, thrust forward by Steven Gerrard, but now they can be regarded as a Two Man team with Fernando Torres added to the list of invaluable Liverpool players.

Liverpool fans recieve a double boost

FFC Towers News Desk — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 10:18:00 +0100

Rafa Benitez reassures Liverpool fans that Torres injury is not too serious and that Xabi Alonso is likely to be staying at Anfield.

Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez is confident that the hamstring injury suffered by star striker Fernando Torres during the 0-0 draw at Aston Villa is not too serious.

Torres lasted just half an hour of the Villa Park clash, but Benitez is hopeful that the Spain international will not miss any games for the Reds, with a two-week international break coming up.

Liverpool set to unveil a solution to their old aged problem

FFC Towers News Desk — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 12:13:55 +0100

As Albert Riera looks set to join Anfield, Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez feels his fellow countryman will be a hit and will finally be able to solve the lack of width at the football club.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez believes that prospective new signing Albert Riera will prove to be a big hit at Anfield.

The 26-year-old Spain international is poised to seal a switch from Espanyol and Benitez thinks that Riera will add some much-needed width to his squad.