Where Are The Haters Now?

Amazing isn’t it? One result, albeit very good result and a half decent performance later and all the Harry haters are silenced. Well, not quite. The one thing I’ve been trying to get across all season is the majority of fans don’t hate Harry. Most, if not all, appreciate what he’s done since he arrived [...]

4 wins. 99 years.

Spurs win at Anfield. Arsenal lose again. 10,000 travelling claret and blue fans watch West Ham United get relegated. Oh and what’s this? Jessica Alba naked in my bedroom, seductively requesting I join her for frivolous antics between the bed she…

United gives Michael Owen what Liverpool couldn’t

Two seasons at Old Trafford has given Michael Owen what Liverpool couldn’t provide in thirteen years at Anfield – a precious Premiership winning medal which has so far been denied to former team…

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Time To Work On Next Season

Not a massive pre-match write up today because like the players and coaching staff, with the exception of possibly Modric and Gallas, I’ve switched into summer break mode already. Whether you rate this season as a disappointment or one of the best in “God knows how long”, there’s no doubt it’s starting to wind down [...]

Tevez out for a month

Carlos Tevez will miss Saturday’s FA Cup semi-final against Manchester United at Wembley, manager Roberto Mancini has confirmed. The Argentina international injured a hamstring in Monday night’s defeat to Liverpool at Anfield and is expected to be out until next month.
“Tevez is not available for Saturday,” Mancini said, “I think he will recover in three or four weeks. It is a big problem but we can’t take any risks. We have six games left and hopefully we can get Carlos back for the last two or three games.”
It means Tevez …

Joe Hart: City not scared of or bothered by United

City are not scared of Manchester United as the two clubs head for another momentous clash at Wembley.
Joe Hart insists that City feel they are due a lucky break against The Rags but dismissed suggestions that those experiences will have a bearing on their FA Cup semi-final this weekend.
“Not at all,” said Hart, “It’s another game of football. There’s no point being dictated to by what’s gone on in previous seasons. If we go off that, there’s no point us going there. Times have changed. It’s a new season, new …

Mancini: Time to take the fruit from the tree

Roberto Mancini has challenged his Manchester City players to get their just rewards at the business end of the season.
It is a big week for the Eastlands outfit – first battling Liverpool in the Premier League on Monday and then a trip to Wembley to battle arch-nemesis Manchester United in the FA Cup semi-final at the weekend.
The Italian told the Mail on Sunday, “We have a saying in Italy – ‘there is a time you must take the fruit from the tree.’ It means you have to get your reward …

Liverpool sponsor sends a warning to United

Here’s a warning to Manchester United for whenever a new major sponsor comes on board in the years ahead. It’s contained in a report which appeared in The Independent – widely regarded as one of the…

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Soapbox: why I stopped loving Liverpool

Pete Sixsmith, one the of the best things happen to football writing in a generation (or six), reaches – I won’t say celebrates – a milestone birthday today. No prizes are being offered for guessing which one. He marks the occasion with some heartfelt words on how the magneticism of Liverpool, for him, rubbed off [...]

Fans worried about rises in season ticket prices

Arsenal have announced that the price of Club Level season tickets will rise by 6.5% for 2011/12. 7,000 fans will have to pay a minimum of £160 more than they have paid this season, with the Arsenal Supporters Trust worried that this could lead to increases in prices throughout the stadium. A decision will be made [...]

Sir Alex warns rivals ‘United will NEVER surrender’

The boss is fighting mad, his Manchester United side is facing a backs to the wall fight to regain the title. And nobody does siege mentality better than the Sir Alex Ferguson. It doesn’t matter who…

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Why the word ‘FAIR’ can not apply to this rag

Let’s be ‘FAIR’ and acknowledge the fact that the British tabloid The Express is not exactly the most reputable newspaper on the planet. Let’s be just as ‘FAIR’ and admit that Manchester United fans…

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United now has breathing space to steady the ship

If anyone was looking for any positives to come out of Manchester United’s visit to Anfield they will be disappointed. There were none! A 1-3 defeat never is especially when it’s inflicted by their…

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Player Ratings- Liverpool v Manchester United, Anfield, 06.03.11

Starting XI Edwin Van Der Sar- 5 Despite being at fault for Kuyt’s hat-trick goal, after the wall failed to do its job, I think the Dutchman had a reasonably good game. He did well under pressure with the ball at his feet and commanded the box we…

Why preview United at Anfield? It’s all about the ref

Referee Martin Atkinson proved it once and for all on Tuesday night at Stamford Bridge. Forget the vastly experienced managers, the highly paid talented footballers. Matches AND Premierships are…

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Pre Match & Line Ups- Liverpool v Manchester United, Anfield, 06.03.11

Teams: Liverpool v Manchester United @ Anfield Competition: Barclays Premier League Last Match: West Ham 3 1 Liverpool & Chelsea 2 1 Man United Kick Off: 13 30 on TV @ Sky Sports HD 1 Ever since Sir Alex arrived, he has been set on knocking Liverpo…

Chelsea opens race but it’s still United or Arsenal

It’s wide open now! Chelsea’s 2-1 defeat of Manchester United at Stamford Bridge will not help the Blues retain their title but it opens the door for Arsenal to take the initiative in what still…

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United are 95 minutes from a record breaking title

Premier League matches no longer last for 90 minutes these days, they have become 95 minute, nail biting affairs. That’s how far away Manchester United stand from a record breaking title win if they…

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Why have Scottish managers been so successful?

Why has Scotland produced so many of the best football managers in the world? Based on exclusive interviews with the men themselves, their players or close friends and family, authors Michael Grant…

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Liverpool will undoubtedly venture in for Jose Enrique in the summer

In his first real season in the Premier League Jose Enrique has shown his critics why Newcastle United splashed out..

Torres move may open the United door for Reina

The story has been around for months but it simply refuses to go away. Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina has shocked The Kop by refusing to rule out a move to bitter rivals Manchester United who are…

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Who can possibly WANT to be a Liverpool fan?

IF…and that’s a mighty big word, but IF Liverpool had a megastore at Anfield, this is what would have been the hottest selling item this week. Personally signed by Rafa Benitez!

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There comes a time in football when realism must prevail

First things first; yesterdays deadline window was no doubt the most enthralling transfer window I have ever followed, but..

Liverpool fans lament ‘The whole world hates us’

Ever since my government started to return some of the taxes I paid over a 50 year working life through an old age pension upon my retirement, I have to admit that there has been too much time on my…

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The Seasiders come to town

Finally it’s here the first home game of the season
for most people this is when the season starts proper
that familiar journey to highbury the grove

Lots going on before the start apparently fireworks and all that jazz
elvis has also left the buildi…