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Alex Woo

Sabotaging since 3 Mar 2012

Alex Woo was raised on the mean streets of Old Swan, Liverpool. Buying ice pops for 10p and selling them for 20p, he financed his sticker addiction in junior school, and was the proud owner of five consecutive completed Premier League sticker albums before they were lost in a house fire. An avid Liverpool fan, he also holds a particular love for Calcio. Boasting gross delusions of grandeur coupled with an undeserved sense of self-accomplishment, Alex makes up for what he lacks in basic human decency and compassion by boasting an encyclopaedic knowledge of European football. Twitter: @woolfc.

My Articles

Football

Liverpool End Of Season Review: Let’s Just Give Away Glen Johnson

Or put him in a rocket and fire him in to space. Either/or, really.

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Liverpool: It Would Be The Ultimate Redemption If Suarez Wins The League

Forget his past transgressions, what better way for Luis Suarez to seal his place in Liverpool history than winning the league? (Spoiler: There’s no better way)

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The Scouse Cafu: Why I Love Liverpool’s Jon Flanagan

A local boy with a love for bombing on and last ditch tackles - what’s not to love about our Flano?

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College Dropout 10 Years On: Kanye West Is Still Hip Hop’s Most Important Figure

This month marks the 10th anniversary of Kanye West’s debut album. Could an artist have travelled any further from his original self in a decade than Mr West?

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Football

Liverpool: What More Must Sturridge Do To Be ‘World Class’?

Suarez gets the glory but Sturridge has had the consistency but you have to wonder: what more does he have to do to prove his critics wrong?

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Liverpool: Stop Worrying About Gerrard & Appreciate Him While We Can

His performance versus Villa had us all doubting but he was imperious against Everton - we owe it to him to bring him a Champions League swan song…

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Liverpool: Another Window Slips, We Wonder “Can’t We Be Run Like Everton?”

Letting big names slip off to rivals is putting serious dents in Rodgers’ plans - it’s a sorry state of affairs when fans start to become jealous of their Mersey rivals…

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Liverpool Fan: Why I Hate Glen Johnson

Disappointing this season and, while he can’t help his injury, it was high-time to sell him anyway…

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Why Liverpool Have To Persist With 3-4-1-2

The result against Manchester United was disappointing, but the performance showed that three at the back is the way to go. For now…

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Liverpool: Why Henderson & Allen Deserve A Chance As The Anchors

Beating United at Anfield was impressive, but it’ll be tougher for Liverpool in the cup tonight…

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Liverpool: Gerrard Can’t Do It Every Week & Lucas Will Never Be The Same

When everyone is fit we shouldn’t play as bad as yesterday, but despite the encouraging start, I can’t help think that our fitness levels have dropped and our pair of midfield pivots are a problem…

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Liverpool: Henderson Is Key To Success This Season

He got a lot of abuse from the fans for his price-tag but the England midfielder has really proven that he is a key component in our sides attacking play…

Music

Mayer Hawthorne Interviewed: “I’d Love To Work With Rihanna”

The sharp-suited soul man has dropped his newest album to widespread acclaim. Just before, he spoke to me about Pharrell, British teeth and who’s on his list to get in the studio with…

Football

Liverpool Fan: West Ham’s Downing Is The Bargain Of The Summer

Despite a disappointing time on Merseyside, Stewart Downing still has the talent to be one of the best wingers in England. Here’s why West Ham could have pulled off one of the coups of the summer following the cut-price deal…

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Daniel Agger Leaving Liverpool? Here’s 4 Centre-Halves To Replace Him

Now that Agger is inching closer to a move to Barcelona, Liverpool need a minimum of two centre-halves. Here’s four they should seriously consider…

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Music

MF DOOM: Hip Hop’s Super Villain

MF DOOM is the most enigmatic emcee around. Here’s why the man who dubs himself the Super Villain is actually hip hop’s saviour…

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Football

Liverpool End Of Season Review: Lies Exposed, Thatcher Goes And Steady Progress On The Pitch

Liverpool’s season was possibly more remarkable off the pitch than on it and despite saying goodbye to a legend, things aren’t all doom and gloom at Anfield…

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Hail The Moyesiah: A Liverpool Fan Salutes Everton’s 21st Century Boy

I’d never want him managing Liverpool, but his work at our rivals has been brilliant and they will only go backwards when he leaves…

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Arsenal Target Rene Adler & 4 More European Keepers To Look At

The world and his wife knows Arsenal could do with a top drawer keeper. We’ve rounded up 5 of the best…

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Liverpool Fan: Luis Suarez Could Have Rogered Chelsea’s Frank Lampard For All I Care

Luis Suarez can do all he likes to bring shame on Liverpool football club because as a fan I couldn’t care less as long as he continues to be a world class player who delivers results.

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Liverpool: Brendan Rodgers Isn’t The Problem, It’s The Mess Above Him

It really doesn’t matter who the manager is, while we continue to lack leadership and nous in the boardroom the debt will pile up and we’ll be back to square one…

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Chelsea Must Beat City To The Signing Of Cavani

The Napoli star man is again a reported target for Chelsea and City, but while Falcao is a possibility, it’s Cavani that the Blues should sign if they’re to reclaim the Premier League.

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Lyrics From The Crypt: The 4 Best Dead Rappers

Some of the greatest emcees were tragically killed before their time, and never got to really cement their legacy in life. Here’s a quartet of the most talented to ever grace the mic who are no longer with us…

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Liverpool: Help, We’ve Turned Into A Soft-Bellied Arsenal-Lite

Pass, pass, pass, pass and score. The goals are there for Liverpool, but the lack of toughness to finish in the top four is painfully evident.

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Resurrection Of Downing Makes Rodgers A Bigger Miracle Worker Than Jesus

Shove your feeding of the five thousand up your a**e, resurrecting Stewart Downing’s Liverpool career is nothing short of miraculous.

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Luis Suarez: He’ll Stay At Liverpool If We Can Prove Our Top Four Credentials

He’s been linked with a move away from Anfield, but a winning run starting with Spurs today will ultimately convince Suarez that his future lies with Liverpool.

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Manchester City Target Pedro Obiang & 9 Other Serie A Young Guns To Keep An Eye On

With some high profile departures from Serie A this summer, an influx of talented youngsters have began to make their mark on the league, attracting interest from all around Europe…

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Yann M’Vila: Why Tottenham Should Take A Risk On France’s Enfant Terrible

The midfielder’s stock has fallen over the past six months due to off-the-field troubles, but he’s still a phenomenal talent and there is a bargain for someone to be had…

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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang: The Superhero Striker Targeted By Newcastle

Aubameyang is the archetypal Graham Carr signing for Newcastle. Here’s all you need to know about the Saint-Etienne frontman…

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Liverpool: Rodgers Is Bonkers If He Lets Sahin Leave

The Turkish midfielder has fallen out of favour at Anfield since he joined from Madrid, and is reportedly ready to cut his loan deal short. Here’s why Rodgers would be crazy to let him go so soon.

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Newcastle Target Moussa Sissoko & 6 More European Free Transfers

With Tiote playing like a ballerina on ice and Cabaye crocked, Newcastle have stolen a march on other Premier League clubs by going in for Sissoko…

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Loic Remy: Everything QPR Fans Need To Know About The Marseille Striker

‘Arry might claim not to be focussing on signings for QPR this transfer window but he flew out to France this weekend to watch Remy. Available for £12m, he scores and creates goals and would have no problem adapting to the league…

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Liverpool: Statistically Gerrard Is Fine, But His Influence Is On The Wane

The first half v QPR was our best 45 minutes of the season, but going forward our midfield still needs to improve if we’re to have any chance of a top four finish…

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Mathieu Debuchy: All Newcastle Fans Need To Know About The Marauding Right-Back

The Toon appear to have finally gotten their man after a year long transfer saga. Here’s the lowdown on the French full back…

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Liverpool Half-Term Report: Back Rodgers In The Transfer Market Or We’re Screwed

It’s been a topsy-turvy first half a season under Rodgers, but we’re in decent shape. However, we won’t progress unless he’s backed in the transfer market…

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Liverpool: Gerrard Is Back To His Best And Other Things We Learned v Fulham

A glutton of goals and a clean sheet, this was the biggest win of Rodgers’ tenure, and just what the doctor ordered. Here are the main talking points from yesterday’s win…

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Liverpool: Why Rodgers Is Right To Aim High

Expectations are always high at Anfield, that’s a given. We may’ve had a poor start to the season, but Rodgers’ words will only boost confidence ahead of the encounter with Villa.

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8 Reasons Why Klaas-Jan Huntelaar Is The Perfect Signing For Arsenal

The Dutch striker is hot property on the transfer market as his contract expires in the summer, but here is why Wenger should pull out all the stops to secure his signature…

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Liverpool: Hendo Is Slowly Showing Us He’s Not Such A Stinker After All

The much-maligned midfielder endured a difficult first season at Anfield, but he is starting to turn things around under Brendan Rodgers…

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Liverpool: Why Assaidi Deserves A Run In The Side And A Chance To Shine

The Moroccan winger has impressed in the limited appearances he’s been given since joining the Reds in the summer, and now he deserves a prolonged spell in the team to show what he can do…

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Wilfried Bony And More Attacking Targets To Assist Suarez

The Reds are in serious need of attacking reinforcements as Suarez is doing everything on his own at present. Here are five possible targets for them to pursue in January…

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We May Have Lost, But I’m Happy We’ve Got Rodgers Not AVB

The Reds suffered their first league win in eight games, but out of the two managers on the touchline, they’ve certainly got the right man…

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Music

Mayer Hawthorne: Ann Arbor’s Best Export Since Iggy Pop

The Hip-Hop producer turned Soul performer may not be a household name, but has made two of the best records of this millennium. And he’s seriously fucking cool…

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Football

Gerrard Must Retire From England Or Continue His Slide Into Mediocrity

Gerrard is no longer the player he once was, but now he’s threatening to become a player who is no longer good enough to start for the Reds. Is this just a patch of bad form is is the end nigh for Liverpool’s talismanic captain?

Football

Enrique Proves He Should No Longer Be Left Back In The Dressing Room

Rodgers challenged Enrique to shape up or ship out, and the Spaniard has responded with some impressive performances of late, forcing his way back in to the manager’s plans…

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He Talks The Talk, He Walks The Walk - Ibrahimovic Makes Football Brilliant

For years I defended Zlatan Ibrahimovic as world class, footballing genius only to be shouted down with various arguments of differing stupidity. Last night Zlatan shut them up once and for all.

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Not Just A Super-Sub: Mancini Must Start Dzeko

The Bosnian again scoried another late winner to keep City in the title hunt. Now it’s time for Mancini to give him a run in the side…

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Rodgers’ System Is Failing His Central Midfield Talent

Liverpool have several quality midfielders at their disposal, but Brendan Rodgers just isn’t getting all that he can out of them…

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The Worst XI To Have Ever Won The Premier League

David Ginola & Gianfranco Zola never won the Premier League. Somehow, both Jérémie Alliadiere and David May did…

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Liverpool: The Kids Are Outplaying The Expensive Flops

The Reds’ league form hasn’t yet improved under Rodgers, but his reliance on the youngsters has put our shortcomings in to perspective…

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Play Podolski Centrally And 4 Other Things Arsenal Must Do To Beat Schalke

Schalke silenced the Emirates a fortnight ago and left the Arsenal side red faced. Here are five things Wenger should do in order to return the favour tonight…

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Wenger, Dip Into Your Funds - German Star Andre Schurrle Can Be All Yours For £24m

The Leverkusen forward is the latest in a long line of German youngsters tipped to set the world alight. It should come as no surprise then that Chelsea are now in the hunt…

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Paul Pogba: Why Fergie Should Have Paid The Kid Who Is Tearing Up Serie A

The French midfielder acrimoniously swapped Manchester for Turin in the summer, and has put in some stellar performances of late. United should never have let him go…

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My Football Nightmare: Enduring Roy Hodgson’s Liverpool Clusterf**k

I’d been to 150 Liverpool games and never seen us lose. I’ve seen us beat the best Europe has to offer, and the first time I ever saw us lose was against Wolves. F**king Wolves!

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Big Andy’s Winner & Dirk’s Double - A Liverpool Fan On His 5 Most Memorable Merseyside Derbies

I was born too late to truly appreciate Rushie’s brace - so here’s my personal favourites from the “friendly” rivalry…

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Gerrard & Zola Feature In The Best XI To Have Never Won The Premier League

They were good enough to win the Premiership, but never quite managed it. Here is my greatest XI of players that have never picked up a Premier League winners medal.

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Sterling’s Success Is Down To Rodgers’ Brilliant Man-Management Skills

The Reds got their first home league win of the season thanks to their diminutive winger, who is fast becoming worth his weight in gold…

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Liverpool: Gerrard In Attack, Sahin On Corners And Other Things We Should See v Reading

The Reds go in search of their first three points at home this season against winless Reading, and here are five things I’d like to see happen today…

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Liverpool: The Trio Of Young Strikers Who Can Help Out Suarez

Fabio Borini broke a bone in his foot and will be out of action for a while, so Liverpool will need rely on the youngsters to help out Suarez. Here’s a look at the best three…

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How Milan Became The First Victims Of Financial Fair Play

The Rossoneri have had to cut costs over the summer, and have lost a full team’s worth of experienced, quality players - and their replacements aren’t up to scratch. Are the good times over for Milan?

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A Liverpool Fan On Why Scousers Hate The England Football Team

Why should I feel a connection to a country that when it comes to football is arrogant, detestable and has no relevance to my life in Liverpool? And for that ridiculous band…

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Liverpool: What Does The Future Hold For Steven Gerrard?

The Reds are still without a home league win this season despite the best efforts of their captain. But can Gerrard really excel in a deep-lying role for England and Liverpool?

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Liverpool: The Strikers Are Firing On All Cylinders, Now Is Time For The Defenders To Step Up

It’s been a turbulent start to the season for Brendan Rodgers’ Liverpool, but the 5-2 win last week alleviated some pressure. However, while the strikers are doing everything right at one end; it hasn’t all clicked into place for the defence at the other…

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Liverpool: Glen Johnson Proves Again That He Can’t Defend For Toffee

Liverpool were good going forward against Udinese, but once again they were hopeless at the back with Glen Johnson the most serious offender…

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A Liverpool & Calcio Fan On The Dangers Udinese Pose To Rodgers’ Young Guns

They may have lost £100m worth of talent over the past 18 months but with a trio of South Americans providing the bullets for the free-scoring di Natale, Liverpool cannot afford to underestimate them…

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Manchester City: Why Dortmund’s Polish Triumvirate Will Give Them Hell

City will look to get their Champions League campaign back on track tonight, but face a very dangerous Dortmund side. Here’s the lowdown on Lewandowski and co…

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Martin Harnik: All Liverpool Fans Need To Know About The Bundesliga’s Most Productive Winger

The German born attacker has established himself as one of the most prolific wide players in Europe over the past two seasons. Here’s the lowdown on the man they call Thor…

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Liverpool: The Attack’s On Fire, But We Must Eradicate Defensive Errors

The Reds secured their first league win under Brendan Rodgers in emphatic fashion, and their much maligned Uruguayan put the Canaries to the sword with a scintillating performance..

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Liverpool’s Failure To Strengthen Their Squad Could Be A Blessing In Disguise

Liverpool failed to add many big names to their squad this summer, yet this may turn out to be a positive, as their young talents get the chance to shine…

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Liverpool v Manchester United Preview: Time For Respect And Tolerance

Following the 5-3 win over Young Boys, the big guns are back for the encounter with Manchester United. The first game at Anfield since the truth over Hillsborough was revealed. Today will be hard, but three points is vital against our bitter rivals…

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Hendo Comes Good, Suso Is Ready & Other Things Learned From Beating Young Boys

A youthful Reds side showed great resolve to win a fantastic game in Switzerland last night, and the fringe players did their chances no harm at all…

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Juventus: All Chelsea Need To Know About The Marauding Old Lady

Roberto Di Matteo’s side start the defence of their European crown tonight with a tough match against Juve. Here’s the low-down on the best side in Serie A…

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TV

Being Liverpool Reviewed: Mantras, Meditation & Meows

The Reds opened their doors to the cameras for a revolutionary behind the scenes documentary, but is there any reason for Liverpool fans to be concerned?

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Liverpool: Still No League Win, But Reasons To Be Cheerful

The Reds have had the worst start to a season in over a century, but here’s why their performance against Sunderland was still promising..

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NextGen Series: Getting The Sterlings Of The Future Primed For The PL

In just a year, Liverpool’s new wing wizard has gone from the NextGen series to being called up to the England squad. Here’s why the tournament is worth the effort…

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Why The Beeb’s Hillsborough Documentary Failed To Explain The Struggle For Justice

With the findings of the Hillsborough Independent Campaign released this week, the BBC documentary fell short. And why was it only shown in the North-West and Yorkshire?

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Liverpool: Is Jonjo Shelvey The Next Steven Gerrard?

The young midfielder ran the show for England U21′s last week, and his development has certainly caught the eye at Anfield. But is Jonjo Shelvey really the future of Liverpool’s midfield?

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Liverpool v Arsenal: Time To Worry About Gerrard And Reina

Gerrard is on the wane and Suarez put in one of this worst performances at Anfield. But what else did we learn from Liverpool v Arsenal?

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Yacob, Carroll, Mbia and More - The Ten Premier League Bargains Of The Summer

It’s been a busy summer in the Premier League, and lots of bargains were had. Michu, Cazorla, Kagawa and more have all started the season well. Here’s the rest of our top ten…

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We’ve Got The League’s Best Midfield & Other Things We Learnt Against City

Anfield buzzed more than it has for five years, Joe Allen is an absolute snip at £15m and Raheem Sterling could, in time, be the new John Barnes. Bring on Arsenal…

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Sterling Silver: Why The Europa League Can Make Men Of Rodgers’ Young Guns

Rodgers’ has his work cut out overhauling the style and squad, which is why Thursday nights are vital in finding out which of the young tyros can cut the mustard…

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Gaston Ramirez: Everything Southampton Need To Know About The €19m Man

Incredibly, Ramirez has ignored Spurs & Liverpool to move to the South Coast. Here’s why he is going to be an absolute superstar…

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Liverpool Fans’ Season Preview: Rodgers Must Be Given Time To Shine

Brendan Rodgers faces a tough task restoring Liverpool to their former glories, but there is plenty to look forward to this season.

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Winners And Losers Of The Serie A Summer Transfer Window

With the start of the Serie A season just weeks away, we assess the summer transfer dealings of Italian football’s heavyweights. Whilst it’s good news for Juventus, Roma and Fiorentina, the same can’t be said of AC Milan and Udinese…

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Can Downing Break Free Of His Mental Shell & Succeed At Anfield?

He often plays within himself despite having all of the basic attributes needed to be a great winger. Downing needs to start imposing himself or Brendan Rodgers might dispense with him…

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Alberto Aquilani: Why Xabi Alonso’s Liverpool Replacement Failed At Anfield

With Brendan Rodgers in for Swansea’s Joe Allen, Italian flop Alberto Aquilani is being allowed to return to his home-country with Fiorentina. Here’s why the talented midfielder never made it at Anfield…

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A Liverpool Fan To Spurs: Avoid Babel Or We Could Catch Up With You

Spurs have been linked with a cut-price move for Ryan Babel this summer. This Liverpool is hoping it happens; he knows how bad he is…

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Liverpool: Why Agger And Skrtel Cannot Leave At Any Price

Agger and Skrtel are both in demand this summer, but Brendan Rodgers needs to keep hold of the defensive pairing…

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Liverpool: £10m For Dempsey? Here’s 5 Reasons It’s Money Well Spent

Versatile, durable, marketable and much more, here’s why Liverpool should go for Fulham’s Clint Dempsey…

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West Ham? AC Milan? Who Cares? Liverpool Just Need To Shift Andy Carroll

He might have restored his reputation with some good work at Euro 2012, but the big fella will never fit in with a tiki-taka approach and should be flogged to the highest bidder…

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Liverpool: Why Fabio Borini Is A Better Bet Than Carroll For Rodgers’ Revolution

Italy striker Fabio Borini may have just signed a new deal at Roma, but the 21-year-old would be perfect at Anfield. New boss Brendan Rodgers knows Borini well from Swansea, and here’s why a possible transfer would be great for the Reds…

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Newcastle’s Yohan Cabaye And The Best XI From Last Summer’s Transfer Window

There’s still value to be found in the European transfer market, with this eleven from last summer’s window proving that bargains can be unearthed. Just don’t anyone tell ex-Liverpool boss Kenny Daglish…

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Liverpool: Does Missing Out On Gylfi Sigurdsson Spell Trouble At Anfield?

Liverpool target Gylfi Sigurdsson has signed for Tottenham, but does that really mean the Reds can’t attract big players? And can Financial Fair Play help them out?

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Robinson, Suso And Sterling: Three Liverpool Youngsters Who Are Ready For The Big Time

After Gerrard and Carragher, the next generation of Liverpool starlets are ready to stake claims for first team places at Anfield. Step forward Jack Robinson, Suso and Raheem Sterling.

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De Rossi Would Dominate At Manchester United And Other Talking Points From Italy v Ireland

Moved from defence back to his usual midfield berth, Rome’s finest was back to his dominating best last night and would thrive in the Premier League. But what else did we learn?

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Spain vs Italy: Why Euro 2012′s Pass Master Is Pirlo Not Xavi

Italy’s Andrea Pirlo may be 33-years-of-age but the stats suggest he has the beating of Spain’s Xavi in the passing department. The Juventus man has had a great season in Serie A and is now rolling back the years at Euro 2012…

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Manchester United Target Mats Hummels Is World Class And Other Things We Learned From Germany vs Portugal

Mario Gomez is a big game player, Manchester United would be lucky to have Mats Hummels, Cristiano Ronaldo changes his hairstyle at half-time and other revealing points from Germany’s victory over Portugal…

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Liverpool: A Tribute To Dirk Kuyt Including His Top 5 Reds Goals

Dirk Kuyt’s £1m move to Fenerbahce ends six successful seasons on Merseyside for the Dutchman. A player who utilised his potential to its maximum, here’s a tribute to the floppy-haired forward including his top five goals in a Red shirt…

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Liverpool End Of Term Report: Sign De Jong And Ramirez And Forget Homegrown Dross

Six wins from 18 at home is simply unacceptable, but now Kenny’s gone we have to forget signing average players based on a passport…

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Liverpool: Forget Martinez & AVB, Deschamps Is The Man For The Job

Replacing Kenny Dalglish is no small task. With big club experience, countless trophies and consistent success Didier Deschamps is no pretender to the throne.

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Ronnie O’Sullivan: For The Game’s Sake, Please Don’t Retire

After sealing another World Championship in mercurial style, Ronnie O’Sullivan asserted his value as an icon of the sport.

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Liverpool: Blame A Lack Of Mental Toughness, Not The Woodwork

Liverpool’s loss to West Brom and Woy was the season in a microcosm. But blaming the woodwork is nonsense, its simply down to poor finishing and a lack of collective grit…

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Liverpool: Kenny Needs To Copy Newcastle’s Transfer Strategy

Liverpool could well end the season with two cups and Kenny deserves a second season. But why weren’t we in the market for Cabaye and Cisse?

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Liverpool: NextGen Stars Ready To Step Up Thanks To Rafa’s Revolution

In last week’s derby Liverpool had four homegrown players, here’s five more who are ready for the first team, thanks in no small part to Rafael Benitez’s work on the academy set-up…

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