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Good to see Pepe isnt the only one who can have a good time!

Roy Hodgson is reportedly set to complete his first piece of business as Liverpool manager with the double signing of Paul Scharner and Taye Taiwo. Scharner is available from Wigan Athletic on a free transfer after his contract expired at the end of the season. With a limited budget available if he wants to keep hold of his players, Hodgson will be looking for bargain players who are proven in the Premier League. Valentin Hobel, Scharner’s agent, recently said: “Roy Hodgson and Paul Scharner - this is a special relationship. “Liverpool would be a dream, of course, but we are in contact with several clubs. Because he is a free transfer, he can choose.” The former Fulham boss sees the Austrian as a central midfielder rather than defender, which could see him replacing Lucas Leiva. Lucas is reportedly the subject of an offer from Palermo and could be joined out of the Anfield exit door by fellow holding midfielder Javier Mascherano – with Inter Milan the likely destination for Argentina’s captain. Taiwo, who currently plies his trade in France with Marseille, would also be a replacement – for the Fiorentina-bound Emiliano Insua. Tottenham are also interested in the £8.5 million-rated Nigerian international left-back and it would be a straight choice between the more prestigious Liverpool or Champions League side Spurs. FWIW

New signing Milan Jovanovic has been handed the famous No.10 shirt after completing his transfer from Standard Liege. The number has previously been worn by Anfield legends like John Barnes, Terry McDermott, Jan Molby, Luis Garcia and John Toshack. It was last donned by another free transfer, Andriy Voronin.

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Good enough for me!

Isnt Cole still on his hollibobs with the family and was leaving it to his agent to sort it out?

Roy Hodgson has revealed his delight at the content of his talks with Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher - and the new boss is confident of a similar outcome when he meets with Fernando Torres after the World Cup. Subscribe to LFC Weekly>> Just hours after being confirmed as Liverpool manager last Thursday, Hodgson met with Gerrard and Carragher - and later Academy Ambassador Kenny Dalglish - in his new office at Melwood. And the tactician was left thrilled with the positive nature of the conversations. "I think they went splendidly," Hodgson told LFC Weekly. "I was very happy to meet the players and, of course, Kenny who I already know so well. "I was delighted to see how positive they are. Everybody is looking forward to the new season." He added: "Obviously Steven and Jamie are the playing heartbeat of the club and it's very important we keep people like that with us. "I anticipate there might be a situation where other big clubs will try and sign Steven, but he gave no indication that he wanted to leave. "Nobody at the club wants him to go so I will be doing my utmost to make sure he stays. I am confident he will." One player Hodgson has yet to meet is Torres due to the striker's World Cup commitments. However, the Spain star announced over the weekend he was pleased with the appointment of the 62-year-old and eager to hear the new gaffer's plans for 2010-11 - and Hodgson admits the feeling is mutual. "Fernando is a wonderful striker and I understand the fans' concerns about his future," he said. "Unfortunately with the World Cup still on, I won't be able to meet him face to face for another few weeks. That's just circumstance and you won't hear me complaining about it. "When I do meet him, I will be doing everything I possibly can to convince him that Liverpool is the place to be. "If he sees progress, I am confident that he won't want to go anywhere else. I think he understands the club and the city." Meanwhile, the manager is planning a new role for Dalglish under his Anfield reign. Hodgson believes the Kop legend has a significant role to play in strengthening communication between the Academy and Melwood as the Reds look to develop new talent. He explained: "I never doubted that Kenny would leave. He's been offered a role, which I believe is a crucial role for the club - not just in the short term, but in the long term. "The club will benefit from Kenny's work long after I've left Liverpool and long after he's left as well. "He is very aware of all the players at the Academy and I understand there are a few promising players emerging. "He will liaise between Melwood and Kirkby and keep me updated with any developments that he deems necessary. "There is a bridge between the Academy and the first team that needs to be created and I believe he can help build that bridge." Offal I could even be cautiously optimistic about this

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Its from the Metro so no idea how reliable but also no real surprise..... The race for Joe Cole’s signature took another twist today after Metro.co.uk claim the player will reject the advances of Liverpool in favour of a move to either Arsenal or Tottenham. Several of Europe’s elite have been linked with a move for free agent Cole after he was released by Chelsea after being unable to agree a contract extension. Reports over the past few days have suggested Liverpool were right in the mix and new manager Roy Hodgson was keen to speak with the playmaker in an attempt to persuade him his future lay in Merseyside despite Liverpool being unable to offer him Champions League football next season. But it seems Cole would prefer to remain in London leaving North London rivals Arsenal and Tottenham to battle it out. The Gunners are understood to be in pole position after offering Cole a £115,000-a-week contract. However, Tottenham have got a package together themselves that would include several bonuses on top of a £60,000-a-week basic wage. Cole is currently on holiday with his family and has left his agent to deal with all negotiations until he returns next week. He is wanting to take his time over what will be his last major contract but has previously suggested his decision will be based on footballing not financial factors. Metro

Do I look like some flibbertygibbet! I am a one man woman ......

Yeah but that was a month ago!

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Panic over - Stevies staying ALEX Gerrard has exclusively revealed she and hubby Steven Gerrard will try for another baby soon. OK! columnist Alex Gerrard has opened up about her marriage to England footballer Steven Gerrard, saying the pair are planning to try for a baby in September. The mother-of-two revealed to us: "I'm happy with my two girls; they're at a lovely age and are loads of fun... "Although I think Steven my like a boy at some point in the future." She went on: "Lexie starts school in September so that means the house will be quiet, so you never know, we may start trying then!" OK

LIVERPOOL v ARSENAL - Moves to Sunday, August 15 - Kick-Off 4pm. This game will be transmitted live on Sky Sports. MANCHESTER CITY v LIVERPOOL - Moves to Monday, August 23 - Kick-Off 8pm. This game will be transmitted live on Sky Sports. BIRMINGHAM CITY v LIVERPOOL - Moves to Sunday, September 12 - Kick-Off 4pm. This game will be transmitted live on Sky Sports. MANCHESTER UNITED v LIVERPOOL - Moves to Sunday, September 19 - Kick-Off 1.30 pm. This game will be transmitted live on Sky Sports. EVERTON v LIVERPOOL - Moves to Sunday, October 17 - Kick-Off 1.30 pm. This game will be transmitted live on Sky Sports. BOLTON WANDERERS v LIVERPOOL - Moves to Sunday, October 31 - Kick-Off 1.30 pm. This game will be transmitted live on Sky Sports. LIVERPOOL v CHELSEA - Moves to Sunday, November 7 - Kick-Off 4pm. This game will be transmitted live on Sky Sports. STOKE CITY v LIVERPOOL - Remains on Saturday, November 13 but kick-off is now 5.30 pm. This game will be transmitted live on ESPN. LIVERPOOL v WEST HAM UNITED - Remains on Saturday, November 20 but kick-off is now 5.30 pm. This game will be transmitted live on ESPN. TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR v LIVERPOOL - Moves to Sunday, November 28 - kick-off 4pm. This game will be transmitted live on Sky Sports. Supporters should also note the following three changes: WIGAN ATHLETIC v LIVERPOOL - Due to our home game against Chelsea being moved to Sunday, November 7 our away game at Wigan Athletic has been put back 24 Hours and will now be played at the DW Stadium, Wigan on Wednesday, November 10 - kick-off 7.45 pm. LIVERPOOL v MANCHESTER CITY - This game scheduled to be played at Anfield Saturday, April 9 2011 has been moved on Police advice to the following day (Sunday, April 10) due to The Grand National being staged at Aintree on the Saturday. Kick-Off on Sunday, April 10 will be at 3.00 pm. LIVERPOOL v TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR - This game scheduled to be played at Anfield on Saturday, May 14 2011 has been moved to the following day (Sunday, May 15) thereby avoiding a clash with the FA Cup Final which is being played at Wembley Stadium on the Saturday. Kick-Off on Sunday, May 15 will be at 3.00 pm. However, please note that it has been mutually agreed with Tottenham Hotspur that in the event of either club (or both) reaching the Europa League final in Dublin on Wednesday, May 18, then this fixture will revert back to Saturday, May 14, with the kick-off time to be announced. If either club (or both) reach the FA Cup final on Saturday, May 14, then this fixture will be rearranged again. Meanwhile, Liverpool FC have also confirmed our home games against Wolverhampton Wanderers (Tuesday, 28th December 2010) and Bolton Wanderers (Saturday, 1st January 2011) will both kick-off at 3pm. Offal

What a load of old b****x! I hope........

Liverpool's Glen Johnson and Tottenham's Gareth Bale on Inter Milan hit list as Rafa Benitez looks for Maicon replacement By SPORTSMAIL REPORTER Last updated at 10:09 AM on 5th July 2010 Rafa Benitez hopes to take Glen Johnson or Gareth Bale to Inter Milan as a replacement for Real Madrid-bound Maicon. The Italian champions are ready to cave in on their Brazil right back's desire to be reunited with Jose Mourinho at the Bernabeu and are expected to do a deal for about £25million with the Spaniards. Inter had been hoping for nearer £30m - £10m more than Madrid's valuation of the 28-year-old - but the European champions know that Maicon's heart is set on following Mourinho. Benitez sees his former Liverpool man Johnson as a like-for-like replacement as a defender who is comfortable getting forward down the right flank. An alternative would be Tottenham Hotspur defender Bale, according to Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport, even though the Wales international operates down the opposite flank. Argentina veteran Javier Zanetti and 19-year-old rising star Davide Santon have both played at left back but are equally comfortable down the right, opening the way for Inter to bid for Bale. A move for either of the Barclays Premier League stars will be hard to complete. Bale, 20, is highly regarded in Italy and has also been tracked by AC Milan and Juventus. However, Harry Redknapp is keen to hold on to the 20-year-old and reports in Italy claim that Spurs scared off Italian suitors in January by quoting an asking price approaching £20m. On the run: Inter Milan defender Maicon (right) is heading for Real Madrid Johnson is likely to cost even more given that Benitez signed him for Liverpool from Portsmouth for £17m last summer. The 25-year-old has three years left on a staggering £139,000-a-week contract and Inter's hopes for signing him may rest on the cash-strapped Merseysiders being tempted to take him off the payroll. Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1292085/Liverpools-Glen-Johnson-Tottenhams-Gareth-Bale-Inter-Milan-hit-list.html?#ixzz0snedRDGz Having said that I didnt realise that Johnson was on so much!

The Ronaldozela

Marvellous just when enough crap was being spouted about the club this rears its head Whats the source?

Saw that last night, very moving and interesting to see the full history behind which I, for one didnt know the full story

Nice one Leo, totally agree he needs our support more than ever

34 questions with pepe Love him a little bit more every day

7 pages in the last 2 hours - I thought there had been an announcement or something.......

Lol great minds n all that Boca!