Thanks For The Memories, John Arne Riise

Well well, John Arne Riise. What a player he has been for Liverpool Football Club. Signed by Gerald Houllier, a 4 million pounds signing from French side Monaco FC. He was 18 years old then when he first wore the red shirt. I could still remember that he came over to Singapore with the team while I had difficulties pronouncing his name.

This lad here grown as player here, scored many goals and his trademark long throws are hard to forget. Many would have remember his famous thunderbolts and his sweet left foot. His goals against Manchester United, Chelsea and Barcelona were the special moments he had during his 6 years career here.

Unfortunately, his form dropped massively and there are many occasions whereby his defending skills were doubted by many including myself. His poor form continued for the last 2 seasons and I do think that Rafa is aware of it. Many would have remembered his infamous own goal against Chelsea at the last kick of the Champions League semi-final.

He's has been a great servant to the club, puts in everything and he has won the Champions League, Super Cup, League Cup and the FA Cup with Liverpool. It's not a bad achievement for a player. I guess Rafa feels that it's time for Riise to move on and probably it's a good and new challenge for the Norwegian.

5 million pounds move to AS Roma. Good deal for Rafa as I guess he also needs some cash for the his summer signings.

Good luck John, thanks for the memories.

You'll Never Walk Alone..

1 Year Old, Study Break

AnfieldReds is finally..

1 Year Old!

I know this site's birthday has been over for a month or so. This blur writer has actually mis-looked it. Nevertheless, I'm glad that this site is still writing and functioning well till today. All thanks to your support and many friends out there who has always been there for AnfieldReds. A big Thank You to you guys and I will continue to update as much news, match reports and rumors about our beloved Liverpool.

Next..

Study Break

I would be taking a short break till February due to my upcoming exams. The match reports by the sidebar would still be updated and feel free to check out the scores there. Thank you again for your kind understanding.

As always, I do hope the team will improve and play well. I have faith in Rafa, Gerrard & Co. Come on Reds!

To all Liverpool fans out there, You'll Never Walk Alone..

REDS TO LAND ITALIAN

Sampdoria goalkeeper Daniele Padelli will join Liverpool on a six-month loan deal, his agent has confirmed.

The Italy Under-21 goalkeeper will undergo a medical on Wednesday afternoon with the Reds before starting training under Rafael Benitez.

Agent Silvano Martina said: "Padelli will travel to Liverpool this afternoon."The clubs have agreed on a six-month loan deal and the player is excited at the prospect of playing for Liverpool."

Padelli, one of Italy's most promising goalkeepers, joined Serie B side Crotone on loan from Sampdoria in the summer with the aim of getting some first-team football under his belt.

However, the 21-year-old has merely served as an understudy to Salvatore Soviero, playing in just one league game. Samp have cancelled the loan deal with Crotone which was set to run until June, and have accepted the offer made by the Premiership club.

louis' comments..

It's seems to me that Rafa Benitez is getting frustrated with Jerzy Dudek's performance and hence, decided to sign on a goalkeeper.

I'm not a great fan of Jerzy Dudek even though some of us may think that he's our Instabul hero. I'm getting more and more pissed by his performance. Just based on 2 games he played, he conceeded 9 goals. Yes, it's unfair to judge him on just 2 matches against a very good team. But, he doesn't show any qualities of a good goalkeeper. I just don't understand, and now i know why Poland decided to let him go.

A loan move is good, so as to see whether the player could actually adapt to the lifestyle and the game. From there, we could work towards a permanent move if he's a successful in trial. Being just 21 years old and able to represent Italy's U21 squad, it tells me that this guy is full of potential and I do trust Benitez's signings.

Whether it is a replacement for Jerzy Dudek, i do not know. Nevertheless, I do hope that it's really the case.

you'll never walk alone..

cheers.