Football FanCast columnist Jerome Johnstone looks at the conundrum facing Rafa Benitez in finding the best complement for Fernando Torres.

If there was shirt numbers that could have retired over the years at Anfield, then it is the most definitely 7 & 9. Such has been the array of talents that have put on the fabled shirts over the years from Keegan, Dalglish, Rush, Fowler and now of course Fernando Torres. With the number now comes pressure, an added expectation and with No.9 in very safe hands with El Nino, it is vital that Rafa fills the No.7 with similar aplomb.

Football FanCast columnist Jerome Johnstone feels it is time that Liverpool searched for a Plan B.

If Rafa Benitez has learnt something in the last few weeks then it is that football has the ability to kick a man when he's down.

Football FanCast columnist Stephen Darwin reacts to Martin O'Neill's admission that Arsenal have contacted him about Gareth Barry and wonders which club represents the best career move for the Villa captain.

Gareth Barry must be a tad uncertain about where his future lies at the moment. The England midfielder was clear in his admission that he wanted to join Liverpool but now it seems that Arsenal have entered the race for his signature. It looks increasingly unlikely that Barry will stay in Birmingham so will it be the Emirates or Anfield for the Villa captain and what exactly will influence his decision?

Football FanCast columnist Stephen Darwin looks at the return to fitness of Daniel Agger and feels for Rafa and Liverpool, his return must feel like a new signing.

While Rafa Benitez tussles with Tottenham and Aston Villa over the potential signings of both Robbie Keane and Gareth Barry, Daniel Agger quietly went about his business in returning to first-team action on Saturday. The powerful Dane took up his place in the starting eleven for a friendly against Tranmere and put an end to what must have been a frustrating 10 months on the sidelines. Even if Benitez does manage to land Barry or Keane or possibly both the players at the top of his shopping list, the return to fitness of Daniel Agger will seem like a new signing at Anfield when the new season kicks off in August.

Football FanCast reporter Freddie Myers cannot understand why Rafa has to make do with 2nd best.

Football FanCast is introducing its new ‘hall of fame' which is a celebration of all the great players that have graced pitches in the British Isles in the last 30yrs.

The best thing about football is that is brings people together. For ten months you are locked together in one big family; all sharing the same dreams and hopes that your football club is going to succeed and whether your Man United or Mansfield, Arsenal or Aldershot; those same emotions are replicated throughout.

Football FanCast columnist Rob Facey looks at the likelihood of David Villa joining Liverpool next season and wonders whether the Spanish striker could be the final piece of Rafa's Anfield jigsaw.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has identified Spanish star David Villa as the perfect replacement for the Pompey-bound Peter Crouch.

Football FanCast columnist Mark Bryans looks at the latest Olympic call ups and wonders if clubs should be able to prevent them from travelling.

It is undeniable that representing your country is the highest honour that can be bestowed upon you as a footballer. The chance to win or simply compete in World Cups, European Championships and Copa Americas is a chance to become a hero in your country. But what of the Olympics? Do players really want to travel to China to play for their countries? The amateur ethos of the Olympics seems lost when it comes to football and an ‘age-cap' is the only barrier.