Bootle Buck

His display like many today were very professional and mature. Xabi was quieter but still effective. Thought Kewell and Momo were the star men today.

The commentators didn't make much of it on TV but I couldn't really tell.

I seriously think this lad will make an impact in the English game like Viera did. I liked what I saw of him on the right too. He actually started out as a striker and looked comfortable getting forward.

Maybe Stevie will buy it for the 5 grand Crouchy gave him for the Gay Bar bet.

They may have done. They moved to the Ford area when Alvin was about 9 or so. I seem to remember they lived down by the North Park close to the Bootle Odeon. I've been in the States 20 odd years so my recollection of Streets and Alehouses isn't what it used to be.

I think he will be a good signing for the club. His Uncle Dave, who he is named after was my best mate growing up and I know the Martin family well. His Grandad Albert will be be pleased to have someone in the family to cheer wearing his favourite Liverpool Red for a change. Good Luck to you Lad!

I don't think he expected his comments to get so much attention. Funny on SSN last night how the other managers interviewed all seemed to pleed ignorance to the matter, including Harry Redknapp.

If Shay Given's injury was as bad as originally expected the Barcodes would have given up 3 million in a second. When will players learn that they play for a club and are part of a team. Personal opinions and their International ambitions shouldn't play any part in the matter. We have a keeper who had gone countless hours without conceding and the Dude was injured. He has done nothing to be able to demand first team football. Especially when his own form has been erratic. When players sign a contract they ought to realize they are making a commitment to the club whether playing, injured or on the subs bench.

Young Goalies 'r' us

The Dude's Agent is one Lech Walenza..................... A strike could be on the cards.

Wat's wrong with Mido? He seems to be every bit as good as Torres.

On a recent BBC 5 Live quiz they said Port Vale was the only one.

What's the only team in the English league not actually named after a place?

The difference between us and Utd in the transfer seems to be their willingness to get the deal done whatever it takes. Our dealings seem to have to be largely on our terms. They have quickly moved to strengthen weker areas of their team this window. It looks like Graveson will be joining them and he brings the stell they have lacked in midfield. Players like Evra, Vidic and Graveson can slot straight into their team. We on the other hand have brought in a player we signed as part of a swap largely on the fact he couldn't settle in Spain, not so much that he was a target. If we were to get some key injuries in the next few weeks we will see how low we are on quality replacements for first team players. We may have to change our philosophy of always looking for players at a price we value them, as in reality overpaying for players has and always will be part of the game.

I thought that as soon as he was being stretchered off. Wasn't there talk that he didn't want to go before that?

It's not just the bigger teams who don't take it seriously. Wigan who are in the semi's played a reserve team vs Newastle. Many other teams in the premiership are more concerned about staying in it than playing in the Yoofa next season. We got there last season on the backs of largely reserve team players. Then we put a full team out at Cardiff. If that is to be the case why not let the smaller teams battle it out and make the Charity shield later in the season, make it more competitive game and actually mean something. Therefore the minnows battle for a chance to get to a final and the previous seasons League and Cup winners play a game of some significance.

I had the great honour of receiving a footy trophy from Cally circa 1972. The saying "Class Act" was invented for Cally I believe. A quiet, down to earth man who never liked the limelight and never forgot where he came from. He was so good at his job you never really noticed him. He rarely if ever had a bad game and he quietly scored some very good and important goals for the club. If any one who has played the game was to get the title "Mr Consistancy" it was Cally. Loyal to Shanks and Bob and a Liverpool man through and through. He was even so classy as to disappear from the game without having to live on his illustrious past like so many ex-pro's do today. Many who acheived a fraction of what Cally did. When I hear people use the phrase "LIverpool Legend" I only think of one player that heads my list and...................... it's Cally, it's Cally, it's Cally de ra de ra de ra.

Elton John

Rafa has secret plans to take Liverpool FC into the NBA.

I remember seeing Terry Mac many many times in the Quarry Green Club absolutely shet-faced. Sometimes on a Wednesday or even Thursday night before a game. Needless to say Terry had one of the best engines in the game at the time much like Stevie. I think some people are blessed with tremendous fitness levels wether they drink or not. Unfortunately not me.

It's not surprising just a shame that he spent 20 million on a bunch of schite in one summer. If he rated them that highly surely he would have liked to get them for a bargain basement price.

Funny how GH never showed any interest in any of his his flops. I am surprised Daio isn't marshalling the midfield of Lyon or Bruno playing the Zidane Role.

No-one expects the Spanish Inquisition

Is Bowyer part of the deal? When will Newcastle finally get the point that it is their defence that is Schite and continously buying midfielders and forwards won't help.

I can't quite fathom why Allardyce doesn't play him more. He scores in every game he seems to play. Maybe he isn't quite Alehousesque for Fat Sam.