Torres In Training

A short clip on the players' training, mainly focus on our record signing, Fernando Torres.

Torres In Training
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Carra Quit England?

Liverpool vice-captain Jamie Carragher has been thinking about his England career and it might be the end pretty soon. As for me, I believe that Carra should really start considering his options and I guess it's time for him.

England didn't show him any respect and chances to prove himself on the international stage. Mainly being used the utility man. Centre back, right back, left back, defensive midfield. He played so well for Liverpool and yet he got such treatment from the England team. Whenever he plays, he never let the team down and I really wonder what make him out of it.

You may argue that the partnership of Rio and Terry is the first option. Still, when one of them is out, Carragher is not chosen, left out instead. I can sense his frustration and disappointment. I strongly believe that he should quit the international stage and concentrate on his club level. Just like what Paul Scholes did, he went on playing so well for Manchester United. If England don't appreciate, Liverpool will.

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We are Scouses!

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Mas On Target Again!

Javier Mascherano scored the second consecutive game for Argentina in the Copa America against Peru with a 4-0 win. He was there to add the third for them. It's great seeing him scoring and playing well for Argentina. I do hope he can go on with this form and scores for us soon.

Mascherano [3-0] vs Peru
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Way to go Mascherano!

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Pre-Season Friendly. Liverpool 3 Wrexham 2

Liverpool started their pre-season games yesterday and it was against Wrexham. The match ended up 3-2 to us with Besian Idrizaj scoring 3 goals while Jermaine Pennant assists it all. A good start and it's a match where mostly the young was put into play.

Wrexham 2-3 Liverpool - Highlights
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This is also another video on the new signings in action during training. Check it out!

New Boys in Training
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Mas On International Duty

Our midfielder, Javier Mascherano has scored the solitary goal for Argentina against Paraguay in the Copa America.

Mascherano [1-0] vs Paraguay
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What a shot! Simple and accurate. I'm looking forward to see him scoring for us pretty soon. Keep it up Mascherano.

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9. Fernando Torres

Finally, a big signing for us. Fernando Torres, 27 million move from Atletico Madrid. After so many days of excitement throughout the football news, it's finally confirmed.

A record signing for the club as the last one was 14 million. I guess it's time to break many records instead of keeping them. The 22 year old Spanish striker shows from over the years that he is one of the best strikers around. A first team member in the Spanish international team says it all.

Still, people are still afraid of him becoming another Fernando Morienties. He was unable to impress during his short spell in Liverpool. However, I beg to differ. Torres is still young and I believe they are 2 different strikers. Torres has great pace and technique which is suitable for the English League. Morienties was already in his 30s.

Every transfer is a risk and there's no transfer is assured a success. I believe Liverpool have to start taking more risks but of course, safer and sensible risks which will benefit the club.

I can't wait for our new No 9 to be playing in our Red shirt. Still, I guess we have to be patient. He may need some time to adapt. All we can do now is to be patient and see the good football next season.

Torres Press Conference

Torres press conference
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Torres Unveiled At Anfield

Torres Unveiled At Anfield
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Rafa On Torres

Rafa on Torres
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Come on Torres!

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Thank You Luis Garcia

A tribute video for Luis Garcia.

Farewell Luis Garcia
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What can I say? He's just simply awesome during his career there. We will definitely miss him. All the best, Luis.

Special thanks to redhalfofmerseyside for the great video.

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Farewell Luis Garcia

The news of Luis Garcia leaving us is confirmed. He has moved to where he started, Atletico Madrid. His transfer has nothing to do with Torres big move though there were speculation of a part-exchange deal.

I'm sad to see him leaving us. Garcia is one of my favourite players and he has been scoring crucial goals for the team over the years. Many may feel that he's frustrating due to his high rate of losing possession. Still, it's no doubt that he's an important player for us. He is unlucky this season with an injury.



He is just one of the players who has a trick or two in his sleeves. Someone who can just create something out of nothing. He's always alert and tend to be at the right time and place to put the ball into the net. That's what I love about him. His celebrations of his thumb in his mouth is unforgettable.

Unfortunately, maybe due to his age, we had no choice but to let him go. He wants to go back to where he started to be and it's right for us to let him go. I'm sure that Rafa was reluctant to sell him. His contract is going to be expired and there's no more options for us as well.

Luis Garcia has been great for us. His goals were memorable and without doubt, he will be remembered by us. One of the key members in our Champions League triumph in 2005 and the FA Cup win in a year later.

Here are some videos of Luis Garcia..

Farewell Luis Garcia.
All the best for the rest of your career, we definitely will miss you.

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Torres? Confirmed?

It seems to me that the captain's band on Spanish striker Fernado Torres is going turning out to be true. Torres seems to be on his way to Anfield although there's no confirmation in the transfer.

Reports has shown that Torres is even willing to cut short his holiday to finalise his transfer to Anfield. As a Liverpool fan, I'm definitely excited by the fact of his arrival. Having said that, the delay did frustrate me and Liverpool has been pretty slow these few years in the transfer market. All I hope is a fast transfer and also other signings as fast as possible.

Torres alone won't be sufficient. The board and Rafa may have their own reasons for the slow response, still, I'm afraid that if we are not acting fast, our targets would be gone. I'm looking forward to other signings soon. :)

Other than Torres, Rafa has been busy with the signing of the young kids. All these players are bought mainly for the future and we might see many of them in few years time.

These are the names..
1. Mihail Alexandrov
2. Nikolai Mihailov
3. Dani Pacheco
4. Alex Kacaniklic
5. Marvin Purie
6. Mikel San Jose
7. Krisztian Nemeth
8. Andras Simon

There's one more month to the start of the new season and I really hope Rafa would use the time to expand and improve on the squad. I have faith in him and I'm pretty sure of he know what's he doing. As fans, we just have to be patient and see.

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UEFA Team Ranking 2007

This is the latest UEFA Team Ranking 2007. We are in third place! That's not that bad. 2 finals in 3 years is an achievement and I do hope this goes on.

1. AC Milan (ITA)

2. FC Barcelona (ESP)

3. Liverpool (ENG)

4. Internazionale (ITA)

5. Arsenal (ENG)

6. Real Madrid (ESP)

7. Chelsea (ENG)

8. Manchester United (ENG)

9. Valencia CF (ESP)

10. Olympique Lyon (FRA)

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Break..

I will be away for a few days, for a short trip to Malaysia. Will be back soon. Thanks! Keep commenting..

*Hoping to see big signings on the way when I'm back..

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A New Banner

I've put up a new banner. With the help of my great friend, Phileo, the new banner consists of Steven Gerrard, John Arne Riise and Daniel Agger. Pictures mainly from the Champions League games against Chelsea and Barcelona.

What do you think? Comments are definitely welcomed.

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Peter Crouch Holiday?

Saw this picture while surfing the net. It's Peter Crouch, probably having his holiday. But did you realise that he has a more than a pair of legs?



Smiles..

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Voting Results

The voting results for the YOUR GAME OF THE SEASON.

It seems to me that many of you out there feels that our win against Barcelona at the Nou Camp was your Game of the Season. The 2-1 win was a important and memorable game when both Craig Bellamy and John Arne Riise scored the 2 goals. Both players were thought to be in a tiff before the game. What a way to silence the media! This game came on top with 41 votes out of 94 with a percentage of 44%.

The second place was the win against with arch rivals Chelsea in the Champions League Semi Final. Daniel Agger scored a beauty while we went on to win the penalty shootout with Pepe Reina being the hero. I voted for this! A match to remember and beating Chelsea is definitely a f**king good feeling. No doubts about that. It came second with 32 votes, 34%.

In 3rd place, the emphatic 4-1 win against Arsenal at home. Peter Crouch's perfect hat-trick with his right, left foot and the header. One of the best home performance by us and I could say that Arsenal didn't know how to handle our tall Peter Crouch. It's definitely a memorable for many especially Peter. 15 votes, 16%.

Lastly, thank you for your vote and support. It's the first poll set up in AnfieldReds and I assure you, there will be one coming up right soon.

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AnfieldReds' Thank You

AnfieldReds has been around for six months and it's been an enjoyable process writing my thoughts and views on my beloved Liverpool. I'm continuing this blog and making sure it goes on and on if possible.

My blog counter has reached the 10,000 mark. All thanks to you guys out there, supporting and reading AnfieldReds. Though it is just a number of 10,000, I believe it does gives me encouragement to keep writing.

AnfieldReds wishes to say a big Thank You for your support.
Keep tagging and commenting.

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New Contracts

Steven Gerrard, Jamie Carragher, Pepe Reina and Xabi Alonso has all renewed their contracts. It's great to see all these players signing their contracts with us, dismissing any rumors and speculation of them linking or even leaving the club.

The best player in the club, Steven Gerrard will definitely be here for the next few years. We need him around to lift more trophies. Jamie Carragher will still be here commanding the defence, blocking the shots like it's against his life. Both of them are the backbone of the team. We need them to be in team, no doubts about it.



Pepe Reina has also extended his contract. I'm happy to see this news. I like him as our number one goalkeeper. Really hopes he can maintain his good form and keep more clean sheets for us. I'm really looking forward to see him becoming one of our best goalkeepers in Liverpool history.

Xabi Alonso is the fourth player to pen down his signature. There were doubts in his future after Mascherano arrival. However, it's feel great to see the Spanish playmaker pledged his future with us. I love his range of passing and vision. That's an valuable asset for us. Xabi is an unique player who is hard to find. It's important to keep him here and he can provide more which no much players can do. I'm just pleased to see him signed his contract.

With key members of the team assuring their future in the club, what about the new signings? I hope to see some soon.

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Champions League Videos

Surfing youtube and saw these videos.. and guess who's number 1?

Champions League Top 10 Goals 06/07


Top 5 Champions League Tricks


What else can I say?

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Liverpool's EPL Goal of the Season?

What do you think?

(A) - Peter Crouch vs Arsenal
(B) - Dirk Kuyt vs West Ham
(C) - Steven Gerrard vs Bolton
(D) - Xabi Alonso vs Watford
(E) - Luis Garcia vs Aston Villa
(F) - John A.Riise vs Spurs
(G) - Jermaine Pennant vs Chelsea
(H) - Peter Crouch vs Bolton
(I) - Xabi Alonso vs Newcastle
(J) - Daniel Agger vs West Ham

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AnfieldReds' Report Card 2006/07 - Goalkeepers

The season has came to an end. It's time for us to reflect and for me to grade the players. From the back to the front. Starting from goalkeepers.

First, Pepe Reina.



Our number one goalkeeper for the past 2 seasons. He started poorly in the beginning with much blunders and howlers especially those against our derby rivals, Everton. Future was in doubt and I believe Rafael Benitez gave him a warning of performing. He stood up well and managed to regain his form which made all of us started loving him again.

What I love about him is his confidence on the ball and towards the end of the season, he played really well and helped us on the way to Athens with a penalty shootout win against Chelsea. That was for me his best performance. Heard that his contract is going to be extended. I do fancy him to stay with us and be one of the best goalkeepers in Liverpool history.

AnfieldReds' Grade : 80/100



Jerzy Dudek

Our Istanbul hero. He will never be forgotten for the night and be in Liverpool history. However, ever since Reina's arrival, his place in the team is not guaranteed. Or I should say taken over. He's normally on the bench this season except for several occasions.

Sadly, every time he plays, it's seems to be Liverpool who's losing. Nobody will forget the 6-3 loss against a young Arsenal side in the Carling Cup. He was the goalkeeper of the match. Mistakes were everywhere. In football, people will only remember the mistakes, not the saves. His contract is not extended and is allow to leave the club end of the season.

Nevertheless, we appreciate his contributions to Liverpool Football Club. He's a winner and I shall wish him all the best for his future career.

AnfieldReds' Grade: 50/100


*Defenders' coming up..

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There's Only One Gary Mcallister

I was surfing around and saw this name Gary Mcallister. I believe all of us would remember this man. The man who probably won us the treble in 2001. Unbelievable of what he has achieved during this 2 years in Liverpool. We miss him, don't we?





There's Only One Gary Mcallister!

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