Liverpool striker Dirk Kuyt has picked up a shoulder injury during training with the Netherlands, according to Dutch boss Bert van Marwijk. Van Marwijk claimed the player had “strained and possibly torn ligaments in his shoulder” after falling awkwardly at the ADO Den Hague stadium. Kuyt, 30, is out of Tuesday’s Euro 2012 qualifier with [...]
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Carra Thanks Fans
September 5th 2010 - In Latest News - by LittleChief
Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has thanked both former and current Anfield stars for appearing in his testimonial. The Reds faced Everton on Saturday in the 32-year-old’s tribute match, and recorded a 4-1 victory. The game featured former hero turned villain in now-Manchester United player Michael Owen, as well as Steven Gerrard, who was released by [...]
Reserves held in season opener
September 2nd 2010 - In Reserves & Academy - by LittleChief
Liverpool Reserves were held to a goalless draw by Wigan in their first Barclays Premier Reserve League North outing of 2010-11 on Wednesday afternoon. The game – which was switched from an evening kick-off at Prenton Park to an afternoon clash at the Academy – turned out to be a low-key affair. McMahon had to [...]
Insua joins Galatasaray on loan
September 1st 2010 - In Latest News - by LittleChief
The 21-year-old full-back has been at Liverpool for the past four years, having joined as a youngster from Boca Juniors. However, he struggled to break into the side and today’s signing of Paul Konchesky by the Anfield club put another hurdle in his path. “Galatasary announce that Argentinian Emiliano Insua has joined from Premier League [...]
Reds complete Konchesky deal
August 31st 2010 - In Latest News - by LittleChief
Liverpool have today completed the signing of Paul Konchesky on a four-year contract. The 29-year-old full-back moves to Anfield from Fulham after agreeing terms with the Reds and passing a medical. Youngsters Lauri Dalla Valle and Alex Kacaniklic have made the switch from Anfield to Craven Cottage as part of the deal. Konchesky has been [...]
Liverpool 1-0 West Brom
August 30th 2010 - In Match Reports - by LittleChief
Spain striker Fernando Torres volleyed in to give an unconvincing Liverpool victory over West Brom at Anfield. Torres struck his first goal of the season by clinically converting a Dirk Kuyt cross from the edge of the box. The Spaniard was denied a second when Baggies keeper Scott Carson blocked his far post shot at [...]
Mascherano finally seals Barcelona move
August 30th 2010 - In Latest News - by LittleChief
Javier Mascherano stated that joining FC Barcelona is a dream move for him after arriving in the Ciutat Contal on Saturday ahead of a medical and penning his contract at Camp Nou. The Argentinian midfielder is set to seal a transfer from Liverpool and he was evidently delighted as he posed for photographs before speaking [...]
Liverpool sign Raul Meireles
August 27th 2010 - In Transfer Gossip - by LittleChief
Liverpool have moved quickly to replace Javier Mascherano by agreeing a £10.7m package with Porto tonight for the Portugal international Raul Meireles. Meireles, one of Portugal’s more impressive players in the World Cup, is understood to have agreed personal terms and, if everything goes according to plan, the deal will be completed over the weekend, [...]
Konchesky set for Reds medical
August 27th 2010 - In Transfer Gossip - by LittleChief
Fulham defender Paul Konchesky will undergo a medical at Liverpool this weekend. Reds manager Roy Hodgson confirmed earlier this week he had spoken to his former club over a possible move for the left-back. And 29-year-old Konchesky, a regular during Hodgson’s time at Craven Cottage, now appears likely for a reunion with his former boss [...]
Trabzonspor 1-2 Liverpool (agg 1-3)
August 27th 2010 - In Match Reports - by LittleChief
Liverpool secured their place in the group stages of the Europa League courtesy of a win at Trabzonspor. The Turkish side drew level 1-1 on aggregate when Teofilo Gutierrez slotted in from a Gustavo Colman shot. David Ngog headed wide from six yards for the Reds but they got a crucial away goal when Giray [...]
Masch bound for Barcelona
August 27th 2010 - In Transfer Gossip - by LittleChief
Javier Mascherano has been given permission to open talks with Barcelona after Liverpool agreed terms with the Spanish giants. The Argentina captain has been linked with a move away from Anfield for much of the summer with Barca and Inter Milan both keen on his services. Midfielder Mascherano was not included in the Reds’ squad [...]
England call-up for starlet
August 25th 2010 - In Reserves & Academy - by LittleChief
Martin Kelly has been called up by England U21s for their crucial European Championship qualifiers with Portugal and Lithuania. Stuart Pearce gave Liverpool’s No.34 his debut for England U21s in Uzbekistan earlier this month, and his substitute appearance ended up being a memorable one when he found the net with a header in the 2-0 win. [...]
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