Liverpool Trinity Mirror Trinity Mirror 2010-03-11T12:05:19Z 2010-03-11T12:05:19Z Paul Scholes became the latest man to join the Premier League's 100 Club when he netted the winner against Wolves last weekend.Wolves 0-1 Man United: The Daily Mirror match report The diminutive Man United midfield ace reached his century of Premier League goals at Molineux and to mark the occasion we're going to honour one of football's leading carrot tops by compiling the all-time Ginger XI.And that's where we need your help.Jim Leighton would have to be in with a shout of getting the nod b...

Paul Scholes became the latest man to join the Premier League's 100 Club when he netted the winner against Wolves last weekend.Wolves 0-1 Man United: The Daily Mirror match report The diminutive Man United midfield ace reached his century of Premier League goals at Molineux and to mark the occasion we're going to honour one of football's leading carrot tops by compiling the all-time Ginger XI.And that's where we need your help.Jim Leighton would have to be in with a shout of getting the nod b...

2010-03-11T12:05:19Z 2010-03-11T09:00:27Z 2010-03-11T09:00:27Z From today's Daily Mirror: West Ham plan triple transfer raid on Birmingham - Exclusive Tottenham target Sandro is ready to walk the walk and talk the talk Tottenham plan Belgium loan move for new Zambian ace Roma close in on Arsenal transfer target  Birmingham and Wolves in battle for Palace star Arsenal starlet is Celtic target Birmingham set to land £11million Aiden McGeady this summer City and United to battle it out for Joe Cole Manchester City lead chase for £6million-rated Cardi...

From today's Daily Mirror: West Ham plan triple transfer raid on Birmingham - Exclusive Tottenham target Sandro is ready to walk the walk and talk the talk Tottenham plan Belgium loan move for new Zambian ace Roma close in on Arsenal transfer target  Birmingham and Wolves in battle for Palace star Arsenal starlet is Celtic target Birmingham set to land £11million Aiden McGeady this summer City and United to battle it out for Joe Cole Manchester City lead chase for £6million-rated Cardi...

2010-03-11T09:00:27Z Pa Sports 2010-03-11T11:21:01Z 2010-03-11T08:11:06Z Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez wants his players to start taking responsibility for their own actions instead of looking to blame team-mates.The Spaniard said he saw signs of finger-pointing in Monday's woeful 1-0 defeat at Wigan and has told the squad it must not be allowed to continue. With a even more difficult task ahead of them against Lille in the last-16 first leg in France Benitez has called for a show of strength and unity."I don't think is it right to suggest there is any lack of ...

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez wants his players to start taking responsibility for their own actions instead of looking to blame team-mates.The Spaniard said he saw signs of finger-pointing in Monday's woeful 1-0 defeat at Wigan and has told the squad it must not be allowed to continue. With a even more difficult task ahead of them against Lille in the last-16 first leg in France Benitez has called for a show of strength and unity."I don't think is it right to suggest there is any lack of ...

Pa Sports 2010-03-11T08:11:06Z David Maddock 2010-03-11T11:49:49Z 2010-03-10T22:45:13Z Liverpool boss tells players to improve 'negative body language' as he faces up to crucial three months

Liverpool boss tells players to improve 'negative body language' as he faces up to crucial three months

David Maddock 2010-03-10T22:45:13Z David Maddock 2010-03-10T20:57:55Z 2010-03-10T22:30:51Z Anfield faithful want Royal Bank of Scotland to withdraw loans to club's American owners

Anfield faithful want Royal Bank of Scotland to withdraw loans to club's American owners

David Maddock 2010-03-10T22:30:51Z 2010-03-10T19:35:35Z 2010-03-10T22:30:24Z Rafa Benitez's job is once more in question following rumours on Merseyside yesterday that he has put his house on the market.Whispers reach me that his £2million home in Caldy was viewed yesterday by four potential buyers and 11 burglars.Rafa is thought to be looking for a two-up/two-down - which would significantly strengthen Liverpool's chances of staying up next season.A recession is the worst thing you can have when you're trying to sell a house. When you're trying to sell a player, Ryan...

Rafa Benitez's job is once more in question following rumours on Merseyside yesterday that he has put his house on the market.Whispers reach me that his £2million home in Caldy was viewed yesterday by four potential buyers and 11 burglars.Rafa is thought to be looking for a two-up/two-down - which would significantly strengthen Liverpool's chances of staying up next season.A recession is the worst thing you can have when you're trying to sell a house. When you're trying to sell a player, Ryan...

2010-03-10T22:30:24Z 2010-03-10T16:35:28Z 2010-03-10T16:35:26Z No-one can defend Liverpool's performance in Monday night's defeat to Wigan, but the increasing voices calling for Rafael Benitez to be sacked are growing tedious.If the Anfield hierarchy were to dismiss the Spaniard from the dugout, it ought to be after an adequate period of managing on a level playing field – the same as virtually every other club in the Premier League. Since 2007, he has been forced to tread muddied waters and been bogged down by meddling owners.Many people are refusing to...

No-one can defend Liverpool's performance in Monday night's defeat to Wigan, but the increasing voices calling for Rafael Benitez to be sacked are growing tedious.If the Anfield hierarchy were to dismiss the Spaniard from the dugout, it ought to be after an adequate period of managing on a level playing field – the same as virtually every other club in the Premier League. Since 2007, he has been forced to tread muddied waters and been bogged down by meddling owners.Many people are refusing to...

2010-03-10T16:35:26Z 2010-03-10T17:46:02Z 2010-03-10T16:23:31Z Younger readers would be forgiven for thinking El-Hadji Diouf's first names were 'controversial striker' as the Senegalese forward has been involved in more than his fair share of trouble over the years.Today we learned that Blackburn's spittle enthusiast is now in big trouble after he allegedly assault a woman (at a charity do, obviously), and could face two years in jail for his troubles.This latest misdemeanor is of course just one in a long line of naughtiness that goes back to his earlie...

Younger readers would be forgiven for thinking El-Hadji Diouf's first names were 'controversial striker' as the Senegalese forward has been involved in more than his fair share of trouble over the years.Today we learned that Blackburn's spittle enthusiast is now in big trouble after he allegedly assault a woman (at a charity do, obviously), and could face two years in jail for his troubles.This latest misdemeanor is of course just one in a long line of naughtiness that goes back to his earlie...

2010-03-10T16:23:31Z 2010-03-10T13:30:26Z 2010-03-10T14:55:25Z The former President of the World Society of Friends of Suspenders, a pressure group formed to express disapproval with women wearing tights rather than stockings and sussies, is 74 years young today.Yes, it's happy birthday, Sepp Blatter - one-eyed opponent of video technology, baiter of the Irish and all-round Swiss clown. With a vote on the FIFA presidency due next May, let's hope this is the penultimate occasion on which he gets to blow out the candles while sipping unicorn tears and eati...

The former President of the World Society of Friends of Suspenders, a pressure group formed to express disapproval with women wearing tights rather than stockings and sussies, is 74 years young today.Yes, it's happy birthday, Sepp Blatter - one-eyed opponent of video technology, baiter of the Irish and all-round Swiss clown. With a vote on the FIFA presidency due next May, let's hope this is the penultimate occasion on which he gets to blow out the candles while sipping unicorn tears and eati...

2010-03-10T14:55:25Z 2010-03-10T13:53:44Z 2010-03-10T13:53:44Z Nicklas Bendtner may have taken the match ball home last night - even though he gave away the fact that it was his first treble by being slightly confused as to why he was being given it - but Samir Nasri was the one who really caught the eye with his fabulous solo effort in the second half.It was a superb dribbling run and finish from the young Frenchman that drew comparisons with Ricky Villa's FA Cup Final goal or even Archie's Gemmill's famous strike at the 1978 World Cup.In honour of Nasr...

Nicklas Bendtner may have taken the match ball home last night - even though he gave away the fact that it was his first treble by being slightly confused as to why he was being given it - but Samir Nasri was the one who really caught the eye with his fabulous solo effort in the second half.It was a superb dribbling run and finish from the young Frenchman that drew comparisons with Ricky Villa's FA Cup Final goal or even Archie's Gemmill's famous strike at the 1978 World Cup.In honour of Nasr...

2010-03-10T13:53:44Z Pa Sports 2010-03-11T14:31:05Z 2010-03-10T11:21:05Z Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has defended Steven Gerrard following allegations the midfielder made a V sign towards referee Andre Marriner during the defeat by Wigan. The Football Association have confirmed Gerrard will face no disciplinary action over his gesture. It is understood Marriner saw the 'incident' at the time but did not deem it worthy of further punishment, meaning the FA cannot take retrospective action."Sometimes you move your fingers," He said. "It was nothing. We are not ...

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has defended Steven Gerrard following allegations the midfielder made a V sign towards referee Andre Marriner during the defeat by Wigan. The Football Association have confirmed Gerrard will face no disciplinary action over his gesture. It is understood Marriner saw the 'incident' at the time but did not deem it worthy of further punishment, meaning the FA cannot take retrospective action."Sometimes you move your fingers," He said. "It was nothing. We are not ...

Pa Sports 2010-03-10T11:21:05Z 2010-03-10T12:50:29Z 2010-03-10T10:31:23Z MirrorFootball can reveal why the FA are so keen to suppress publication of the secretly-taped England team meetings.We have heard part of the clandestine recordings made at the England HQ at the posh Grove hotel in Hertfordshire and the conversations between Fabio Capello and his players go right to the heart of the team's problems.(A door opens and footsteps are heard)Fabio Capello: "Good afternoon everyone and before we start, can I check that everyone's wife or partner - past or present -...

MirrorFootball can reveal why the FA are so keen to suppress publication of the secretly-taped England team meetings.We have heard part of the clandestine recordings made at the England HQ at the posh Grove hotel in Hertfordshire and the conversations between Fabio Capello and his players go right to the heart of the team's problems.(A door opens and footsteps are heard)Fabio Capello: "Good afternoon everyone and before we start, can I check that everyone's wife or partner - past or present -...

2010-03-10T10:31:23Z 2010-03-10T09:12:03Z 2010-03-10T09:12:01Z From today's Daily Mirror: Man City target Sporting Lisbon defensive ace Villa keeping tabs on Spanish midfield star Wolves facing a losing battle to keep Doyle Forest chiefs on collision course over Barnet star Anelka set for new Chelsea deal Bendtner: 'We can win the Champions League' Beckham: 'I'm still scared of Fergie' Babel reveals Anfield confidence crisis Wigan owner Whelan dangles Caribbean carrot as survival reward - Exclusive From today's other papers:Tottenham midfielder W...

From today's Daily Mirror: Man City target Sporting Lisbon defensive ace Villa keeping tabs on Spanish midfield star Wolves facing a losing battle to keep Doyle Forest chiefs on collision course over Barnet star Anelka set for new Chelsea deal Bendtner: 'We can win the Champions League' Beckham: 'I'm still scared of Fergie' Babel reveals Anfield confidence crisis Wigan owner Whelan dangles Caribbean carrot as survival reward - Exclusive From today's other papers:Tottenham midfielder W...

2010-03-10T09:12:01Z 2010-03-09T17:06:43Z 2010-03-10T08:00:35Z There's more than just a whiff of mediocrity about the Premier League this season. So much so that it's made me nostalgic for the good old days - everyone's good old days. So I've put together a dream top tier from the best teams of the last 30 or so years. Imagine a league where Billy Bremner, Graeme Souness, Roy Keane and Patrick Vieira squared up to each other, or where you could see the sublime skills of Kenny Dalglish, Thierry Henry, Cristiano Ronaldo or Ryan Giggs? Champions: Manchester...

There's more than just a whiff of mediocrity about the Premier League this season. So much so that it's made me nostalgic for the good old days - everyone's good old days. So I've put together a dream top tier from the best teams of the last 30 or so years. Imagine a league where Billy Bremner, Graeme Souness, Roy Keane and Patrick Vieira squared up to each other, or where you could see the sublime skills of Kenny Dalglish, Thierry Henry, Cristiano Ronaldo or Ryan Giggs? Champions: Manchester...

2010-03-10T08:00:35Z David Maddock 2010-03-10T10:39:45Z 2010-03-09T22:45:51Z Dutchman admits belief among Liverpool squad is fragile

Dutchman admits belief among Liverpool squad is fragile

David Maddock 2010-03-09T22:45:51Z David Maddock 2010-03-09T22:57:10Z 2010-03-09T22:45:28Z Liverpool skipper will avoid censure for angry gesture after Wigan booking

Liverpool skipper will avoid censure for angry gesture after Wigan booking

David Maddock 2010-03-09T22:45:28Z 2010-03-09T22:11:05Z 2010-03-09T22:11:03Z Arsenal's 5-0 hammering of Porto to reach the Champions League last 16 merely underlines the growing catastrophe at Anfield.While the Gunners, written off at the start of the season, are scenting glory in Europe and taking on Chelsea and Manchester United in the most absorbing Premier League title race in years, many pundits' pre-season league favourites are looking unlikely to finish in the top four after defeat at Wigan on Monday - and, of course, have been dumped into the ignominy of the E...

Arsenal's 5-0 hammering of Porto to reach the Champions League last 16 merely underlines the growing catastrophe at Anfield.While the Gunners, written off at the start of the season, are scenting glory in Europe and taking on Chelsea and Manchester United in the most absorbing Premier League title race in years, many pundits' pre-season league favourites are looking unlikely to finish in the top four after defeat at Wigan on Monday - and, of course, have been dumped into the ignominy of the E...

2010-03-09T22:11:03Z 2010-03-09T19:12:21Z 2010-03-09T19:12:19Z It might have started at Agincourt in response to French threats to cut off our archers' fingers, and it's been popularised since by figures as diverse as Johnny Rotten, Winston Churchill, showjumping's Harvey Smith and Kes from, er, Kes.Yet no band of men has fully embraced the V-sign (and its one-fingered equivalent) more than our football heroes. With Steven Gerrard joining in against Wigan on Monday night, it's time to leaf through our gallery above. Click on the middle icon on the right ...

It might have started at Agincourt in response to French threats to cut off our archers' fingers, and it's been popularised since by figures as diverse as Johnny Rotten, Winston Churchill, showjumping's Harvey Smith and Kes from, er, Kes.Yet no band of men has fully embraced the V-sign (and its one-fingered equivalent) more than our football heroes. With Steven Gerrard joining in against Wigan on Monday night, it's time to leaf through our gallery above. Click on the middle icon on the right ...

2010-03-09T19:12:19Z 2010-03-09T16:05:34Z 2010-03-09T16:03:25Z Are you the boss of an ailing Premier League football club which was once the powerhouse of European football but now can't even beat a team from a town who prefer rugby?Well fear not Rafa, we have the very thing to cheer you up. No, not a £100m transfer kitty, but the three best videos we've found on the internet today. That's bound to turn that Spanish frown upside down, don't you think?1) This is superb. One cheeky fan buttonholes love rat John Terry and asks him to sign a picture for him....

Are you the boss of an ailing Premier League football club which was once the powerhouse of European football but now can't even beat a team from a town who prefer rugby?Well fear not Rafa, we have the very thing to cheer you up. No, not a £100m transfer kitty, but the three best videos we've found on the internet today. That's bound to turn that Spanish frown upside down, don't you think?1) This is superb. One cheeky fan buttonholes love rat John Terry and asks him to sign a picture for him....

2010-03-09T16:03:25Z 2010-03-09T14:46:43Z 2010-03-09T13:54:51Z Here's what Steven Gerrard’s two-fingered gesture towards the referee at Wigan wasn’t saying: “You’re perfectly correct referee, that was a cynical two-footed challenge and I’m lucky to have received only a yellow card for that offence.”“On this performance I reckon any player in this Liverpool team will be lucky to get more than two out of 10 in tomorrow’s ratings.”“A table for two my good man, and a bottle of your finest Nuits St George from the sunniest slopes.”“Only two? Nah, I reckon you...

Here's what Steven Gerrard’s two-fingered gesture towards the referee at Wigan wasn’t saying: “You’re perfectly correct referee, that was a cynical two-footed challenge and I’m lucky to have received only a yellow card for that offence.”“On this performance I reckon any player in this Liverpool team will be lucky to get more than two out of 10 in tomorrow’s ratings.”“A table for two my good man, and a bottle of your finest Nuits St George from the sunniest slopes.”“Only two? Nah, I reckon you...

2010-03-09T13:54:51Z 2010-03-09T14:12:00Z 2010-03-09T13:06:50Z For some years now, many people who love football have been looking for a team that could come and challenge the established order at the top of the Premier League, a team that could defy the wealth of the big four to break that cartel, and offer hope to the average fan. We’ve been looking for a Brian Clough and a Nottingham Forest, a team that can combine quality, spirit, intelligence, tactical acumen, experience and youthful exuberance to emerge from the pack and make a serious assault on t...

For some years now, many people who love football have been looking for a team that could come and challenge the established order at the top of the Premier League, a team that could defy the wealth of the big four to break that cartel, and offer hope to the average fan. We’ve been looking for a Brian Clough and a Nottingham Forest, a team that can combine quality, spirit, intelligence, tactical acumen, experience and youthful exuberance to emerge from the pack and make a serious assault on t...

2010-03-09T13:06:50Z 2010-03-09T14:46:31Z 2010-03-09T12:20:52Z It went largely unheralded last week, but Liverpool made a significant signing in the transfer market that could have massive implications for their future. On the surface, the capture of a 15 year old kid who has yet to play a senior game of football is hardly earth-shattering, but the arrival of Raheem Sterling at Anfield is big news, believe me. 10 things you need to know about Raheem Sterling What it shows is that the club is finally prepared to take on the likes of Manchester United and...

It went largely unheralded last week, but Liverpool made a significant signing in the transfer market that could have massive implications for their future. On the surface, the capture of a 15 year old kid who has yet to play a senior game of football is hardly earth-shattering, but the arrival of Raheem Sterling at Anfield is big news, believe me. 10 things you need to know about Raheem Sterling What it shows is that the club is finally prepared to take on the likes of Manchester United and...

2010-03-09T12:20:52Z 2010-03-09T11:25:26Z 2010-03-09T11:25:19Z Poor attitude, lack of character, limited intelligence.And if he accuses his players of that publicly, you can only imagine what Rafa Benitez told his Liverpool players in the privacy of the DW Stadium away dressing room.Watching Benitez' post-match performance on Monday night, it was clear that a whole range of negative emotions were coursing through the Spaniard.Normally Benitez opts to find positives, or at least an excuse, frequently the officials.He could have pointed out that Fernando T...

Poor attitude, lack of character, limited intelligence.And if he accuses his players of that publicly, you can only imagine what Rafa Benitez told his Liverpool players in the privacy of the DW Stadium away dressing room.Watching Benitez' post-match performance on Monday night, it was clear that a whole range of negative emotions were coursing through the Spaniard.Normally Benitez opts to find positives, or at least an excuse, frequently the officials.He could have pointed out that Fernando T...

2010-03-09T11:25:19Z 2010-03-09T09:54:14Z 2010-03-09T09:54:12Z We as a society have an obsession with the quick fix.Everything we want, we get. Nobody wants to wait. Why bother watching TV at home when you can watch it on your phone in the park? Why diet when you can get a tummy tuck?We've got fast food and one-hour photos. We have football fans all over the country desperate for a billionaire foreign investor - the next Roman Abramovich - to come in and turn their club into the next Chelsea or Manchester City.And now English football is stamping its fee...

We as a society have an obsession with the quick fix.Everything we want, we get. Nobody wants to wait. Why bother watching TV at home when you can watch it on your phone in the park? Why diet when you can get a tummy tuck?We've got fast food and one-hour photos. We have football fans all over the country desperate for a billionaire foreign investor - the next Roman Abramovich - to come in and turn their club into the next Chelsea or Manchester City.And now English football is stamping its fee...

2010-03-09T09:54:12Z 2010-03-09T09:28:42Z 2010-03-09T09:04:04Z By Alan NixonThe real Wigan Athletic are about to stand up. A new pitch, a fresh attitude and a spirit that will see them stay in the top flight.For the past few painful months Roberto Martinez has had to watch his team falter on the worst pitch around, their football wasted in a cabbage patch of bad bounces and bobbles.Now with a new surface at the DW Stadium there is genuine hope that the Spaniard's carefully-crafted plans may actually stand a chance of reaching fruition.It has been difficu...

By Alan NixonThe real Wigan Athletic are about to stand up. A new pitch, a fresh attitude and a spirit that will see them stay in the top flight.For the past few painful months Roberto Martinez has had to watch his team falter on the worst pitch around, their football wasted in a cabbage patch of bad bounces and bobbles.Now with a new surface at the DW Stadium there is genuine hope that the Spaniard's carefully-crafted plans may actually stand a chance of reaching fruition.It has been difficu...

2010-03-09T09:04:04Z 2010-03-09T08:48:37Z 2010-03-09T08:48:37Z From today's Daily Mirror: Donovan desperate to stay at Everton Birmingham plot summer raid for Portsmouth strike star Wenger: Porto match is too big a risk for Fabregas  Arsenal rocked by Gallas injury blow  World Cup dreams still alive for Brown and Hargreaves Yebda fears end of his World Cup dream Coyle promises Bolton survival with a smile Bruce sets out Sunderland survival plan  Premier League set for FIFA war over goalline technology From today's other papers:Lokomotiv Moscow will ...

From today's Daily Mirror: Donovan desperate to stay at Everton Birmingham plot summer raid for Portsmouth strike star Wenger: Porto match is too big a risk for Fabregas  Arsenal rocked by Gallas injury blow  World Cup dreams still alive for Brown and Hargreaves Yebda fears end of his World Cup dream Coyle promises Bolton survival with a smile Bruce sets out Sunderland survival plan  Premier League set for FIFA war over goalline technology From today's other papers:Lokomotiv Moscow will ...

2010-03-09T08:48:37Z Pa Sports 2010-03-10T11:21:06Z 2010-03-09T08:41:03Z Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard could face an FA investigation after he appeared to flash a V-sign at referee Andre Marriner during his side's 1-0 defeat at Wigan on Monday night.The England midfielder was booked in the 81st minute of the Barclays Premier League clash at the DW Stadium following a robust challenge from behind on James McCarthy, and replays of the incident suggested that Gerrard had gestured towards Marriner as well as mouthing an obscenity at the official.Marriner did not no...

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard could face an FA investigation after he appeared to flash a V-sign at referee Andre Marriner during his side's 1-0 defeat at Wigan on Monday night.The England midfielder was booked in the 81st minute of the Barclays Premier League clash at the DW Stadium following a robust challenge from behind on James McCarthy, and replays of the incident suggested that Gerrard had gestured towards Marriner as well as mouthing an obscenity at the official.Marriner did not no...

Pa Sports 2010-03-09T08:41:03Z Pa Sports 2010-03-10T09:31:01Z 2010-03-09T08:11:06Z Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez was at a loss to explain his side's dismal performance in the 1-0 defeat to Wigan at the DW Stadium. Hugo Rodallega's eighth Barclays Premier League goal of the season in the 35th minute - after Dirk Kuyt had given the ball away near his own penalty area - proved decisive, but Benitez's team were woeful in the first half when they could not string two passes together and looked well off the pace. "We have to be really disappointed. After a defeat always you ca...

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez was at a loss to explain his side's dismal performance in the 1-0 defeat to Wigan at the DW Stadium. Hugo Rodallega's eighth Barclays Premier League goal of the season in the 35th minute - after Dirk Kuyt had given the ball away near his own penalty area - proved decisive, but Benitez's team were woeful in the first half when they could not string two passes together and looked well off the pace. "We have to be really disappointed. After a defeat always you ca...

Pa Sports 2010-03-09T08:11:06Z Alan Nixon 2010-03-09T11:51:29Z 2010-03-09T01:11:43Z Ninth Premier League defeat of the season has Anfield boss fuming

Ninth Premier League defeat of the season has Anfield boss fuming

Alan Nixon 2010-03-09T01:11:43Z Alan Biggs 2010-03-09T15:40:43Z 2010-03-08T23:00:11Z Top-flight bosses set to fight back after governing body's decision to ditch experiments

Top-flight bosses set to fight back after governing body's decision to ditch experiments

Alan Biggs 2010-03-08T23:00:11Z David Maddock 2010-03-09T11:30:56Z 2010-03-08T22:35:31Z Benitez back on the rack as Kop slump to ninth League defeat of the season

Benitez back on the rack as Kop slump to ninth League defeat of the season

David Maddock 2010-03-08T22:35:31Z Pa Sports 2010-03-08T22:31:02Z 2010-03-08T22:21:03Z Wigan striker Hugo Rodallega's eighth Barclays Premier League goal of the season put a huge dent in Liverpool's top-four aspirations after their 1-0 defeat at the DW Stadium.The Colombia international volleyed home Emmerson Boyce's 35th-minute cross after Dirk Kuyt had needlessly given away possession close to his own penalty area.Liverpool showed little of the quality required for a place in the Champions League once Fernando Torres had hit a post in the eighth minute and the Latics were wel...

Wigan striker Hugo Rodallega's eighth Barclays Premier League goal of the season put a huge dent in Liverpool's top-four aspirations after their 1-0 defeat at the DW Stadium.The Colombia international volleyed home Emmerson Boyce's 35th-minute cross after Dirk Kuyt had needlessly given away possession close to his own penalty area.Liverpool showed little of the quality required for a place in the Champions League once Fernando Torres had hit a post in the eighth minute and the Latics were wel...

Pa Sports 2010-03-08T22:21:03Z MirrorFootball 2010-03-08T18:05:57Z 2010-03-08T18:05:55Z Text commentary, pictures and stats from tonight's, plus match reports on the whistle

Text commentary, pictures and stats from tonight's, plus match reports on the whistle

MirrorFootball 2010-03-08T18:05:55Z 2010-03-08T14:50:31Z 2010-03-08T14:43:57Z Lost out to your ex-missus at The Oscars? Only collected three minor technical awards despite directing the most successfuol movie the world has ever known? No longer feeling like the king of the world?There's no need to feel blue (unless, of course, you're one of the Na'Vi). Just forget all about the Academy Awards and enjoy our latest selection of football-themed videos from the web.1) The Americans are trying hard to get interested in 'soccer' ahead of the World Cup finals. Too hard, in fa...

Lost out to your ex-missus at The Oscars? Only collected three minor technical awards despite directing the most successfuol movie the world has ever known? No longer feeling like the king of the world?There's no need to feel blue (unless, of course, you're one of the Na'Vi). Just forget all about the Academy Awards and enjoy our latest selection of football-themed videos from the web.1) The Americans are trying hard to get interested in 'soccer' ahead of the World Cup finals. Too hard, in fa...

2010-03-08T14:43:57Z 2010-03-08T11:53:50Z 2010-03-08T11:53:48Z Jamie Carragher's comments about being unfazed over the prospect of leaving Liverpool in the pursuit of first-team football has, understandably, divided opinion amongst supporters.Jamie Carragher stalls on new Liverpool contract Carragher would move on from Reds The veteran defender is all too aware that a footballer's career at the highest level is very short and no doubt wants to have as much playing time, whether it is at Anfield or not, before he hangs up his boots for good.Most fans know...

Jamie Carragher's comments about being unfazed over the prospect of leaving Liverpool in the pursuit of first-team football has, understandably, divided opinion amongst supporters.Jamie Carragher stalls on new Liverpool contract Carragher would move on from Reds The veteran defender is all too aware that a footballer's career at the highest level is very short and no doubt wants to have as much playing time, whether it is at Anfield or not, before he hangs up his boots for good.Most fans know...

2010-03-08T11:53:48Z 2010-03-08T11:19:42Z 2010-03-08T11:19:42Z Before you catch your breath from another busy few days of football, take five minutes to take stock, and see what we learned from watching the beautiful game this weekend. 1) Conceding twice may be Villa's only chanceJust a couple of hours after a thrilling comeback against Reading to seal their FA Cup semi-final place, Aston Villa learned they must now overcome Chelsea if they are too make it to a second Wembley final this season. After their classic game of two halves against the Royals ye...

Before you catch your breath from another busy few days of football, take five minutes to take stock, and see what we learned from watching the beautiful game this weekend. 1) Conceding twice may be Villa's only chanceJust a couple of hours after a thrilling comeback against Reading to seal their FA Cup semi-final place, Aston Villa learned they must now overcome Chelsea if they are too make it to a second Wembley final this season. After their classic game of two halves against the Royals ye...

2010-03-08T11:19:42Z Pa Sports 2010-03-08T18:01:02Z 2010-03-08T10:01:05Z Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has backed Wigan counterpart Roberto Martinez's approach to the Latics' relegation battle. The Reds head to the DW Stadium on Monday night looking for the victory which will lift them back into the coveted fourth place in the Barclays Premier League, but in contrast Wigan are mired in a struggle at the foot of the table. "Martinez is doing a good job. They try to play football but they have strong players too so we have to respect them," he said. "They are a l...

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has backed Wigan counterpart Roberto Martinez's approach to the Latics' relegation battle. The Reds head to the DW Stadium on Monday night looking for the victory which will lift them back into the coveted fourth place in the Barclays Premier League, but in contrast Wigan are mired in a struggle at the foot of the table. "Martinez is doing a good job. They try to play football but they have strong players too so we have to respect them," he said. "They are a l...

Pa Sports 2010-03-08T10:01:05Z 2010-03-08T09:37:29Z 2010-03-08T09:37:27Z Chelsea beat Stoke 2-0 yesterday to book their place in the FA Cup semi-finals. Chelsea 2-0 Stoke: The Daily Mirror match report Remarkably, it will be Chelsea's ninth FA Cup semi-final match in the past 17 seasons, and if they do win it this year it will be their fifth FA Cup triumph in 13 years.With the likes of Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal already out of the competition, Carlo Ancelotti's men have a great chance to retain the trophy they won under Guus Hiddink last season.But ...

Chelsea beat Stoke 2-0 yesterday to book their place in the FA Cup semi-finals. Chelsea 2-0 Stoke: The Daily Mirror match report Remarkably, it will be Chelsea's ninth FA Cup semi-final match in the past 17 seasons, and if they do win it this year it will be their fifth FA Cup triumph in 13 years.With the likes of Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal already out of the competition, Carlo Ancelotti's men have a great chance to retain the trophy they won under Guus Hiddink last season.But ...

2010-03-08T09:37:27Z 2010-03-08T09:19:44Z 2010-03-08T09:19:42Z From today's Daily Mirror:Tottenham and Fulham in fight for Rochdale youngster Swansea launch loan move for Bolton defender Derby send starlet back to Manchester City Piquionne eyeing permanent Premier League move Aston Villa join chase to land Cardiff starlet Mick McCarthy undecided over Chris Iwelumo future McLeish pleads with Man City to loan him Hart again Benitez insists Aquilani's Liverpool future is safe Anderson set for six more months out after surgery Fergie rubbishes rumours he is ...

From today's Daily Mirror:Tottenham and Fulham in fight for Rochdale youngster Swansea launch loan move for Bolton defender Derby send starlet back to Manchester City Piquionne eyeing permanent Premier League move Aston Villa join chase to land Cardiff starlet Mick McCarthy undecided over Chris Iwelumo future McLeish pleads with Man City to loan him Hart again Benitez insists Aquilani's Liverpool future is safe Anderson set for six more months out after surgery Fergie rubbishes rumours he is ...

2010-03-08T09:19:42Z David Maddock 2010-03-08T08:51:11Z 2010-03-07T23:00:43Z The Italian midfielder has struggled to make an impact since his record £20million move

The Italian midfielder has struggled to make an impact since his record £20million move

David Maddock 2010-03-07T23:00:43Z Pa Sports 2010-03-09T08:11:06Z 2010-03-07T10:51:04Z Jamie Carragher would have "no problem" moving to another club if Liverpool decide against offering him a contract extension.The 32-year-old defender will have a year remaining on his present deal when this season finishes, and there are no negotiations currently taking place about a renewal.And Carragher, who has spent all of his career so far at Anfield, acknowledges there may come a time when he has to search for another club, telling the Sunday Times: "The club will give me a new contract...

Jamie Carragher would have "no problem" moving to another club if Liverpool decide against offering him a contract extension.The 32-year-old defender will have a year remaining on his present deal when this season finishes, and there are no negotiations currently taking place about a renewal.And Carragher, who has spent all of his career so far at Anfield, acknowledges there may come a time when he has to search for another club, telling the Sunday Times: "The club will give me a new contract...

Pa Sports 2010-03-07T10:51:04Z Jeremy Butler 2010-03-06T16:35:43Z 2010-03-07T05:00:56Z Wigan chief reckons rejecting a move to Liverpool has put McCarthy on the fast track to greatness

Wigan chief reckons rejecting a move to Liverpool has put McCarthy on the fast track to greatness

Jeremy Butler 2010-03-07T05:00:56Z Paul Smith 2010-03-06T23:00:27Z 2010-03-06T23:00:26Z Liverpool star will jump at the chance if the Three Lions’ armband is handed to him permanently

Liverpool star will jump at the chance if the Three Lions’ armband is handed to him permanently

Paul Smith 2010-03-06T23:00:26Z Simon Mullock 2010-03-06T23:08:56Z 2010-03-06T23:00:01Z Rafa Benitez confirms long-serving defender has put contract talks on hold

Rafa Benitez confirms long-serving defender has put contract talks on hold

Simon Mullock 2010-03-06T23:00:01Z 2010-03-06T17:51:35Z 2010-03-06T17:51:35Z The International Football Association Board (IFAB) today voted against the use of goal-line technology but, as this morning's FA Cup quarter-final between Portsmouth and Birmingham proved, there's still a need for it in the game.TV replays showed that Liam Ridgewell's late header in that match clearly crossed the line before Portsmouth keeper David James scrambled it away, but the officials failed to spot that and Birmingham were denied the chance to get back into the game.If the same scenar...

The International Football Association Board (IFAB) today voted against the use of goal-line technology but, as this morning's FA Cup quarter-final between Portsmouth and Birmingham proved, there's still a need for it in the game.TV replays showed that Liam Ridgewell's late header in that match clearly crossed the line before Portsmouth keeper David James scrambled it away, but the officials failed to spot that and Birmingham were denied the chance to get back into the game.If the same scenar...

2010-03-06T17:51:35Z Pa Sports 2010-03-07T11:01:01Z 2010-03-06T14:21:05Z Liverpool goalkeeper Jose Reina is the best in the Barclays Premier League, according to manager Rafael Benitez, which is why he is delighted the Spaniard has agreed to a contract extension at Anfield. The 27-year Spain international has committed to a new deal to ward off interest from a number of Europe's top clubs. Reina has been Liverpool's player of the season and, with 12 clean sheets, is in the running for the league's Golden Glove award with injured Chelsea rival Petr Cech. "We are re...

Liverpool goalkeeper Jose Reina is the best in the Barclays Premier League, according to manager Rafael Benitez, which is why he is delighted the Spaniard has agreed to a contract extension at Anfield. The 27-year Spain international has committed to a new deal to ward off interest from a number of Europe's top clubs. Reina has been Liverpool's player of the season and, with 12 clean sheets, is in the running for the league's Golden Glove award with injured Chelsea rival Petr Cech. "We are re...

Pa Sports 2010-03-06T14:21:05Z 2010-03-06T11:40:00Z 2010-03-06T11:39:58Z From today's Daily Mirror: Chamakh: Arsenal move will be biggest test of my career Simon Jordan: 'Warnock only went to QPR for the money'  Wigan set to make summer move for Espanyol striker  Habib Beye must take pay cut to end Aston Villa hell Liverpool 'very close' to new deals for Mascherano and Reina Zola: 'I have the final say on contracts and transfers' Donovan not staying at Everton: Galaxy Mike Ashley plans to remain Newcastle owner for at least two more years From today's other pape...

From today's Daily Mirror: Chamakh: Arsenal move will be biggest test of my career Simon Jordan: 'Warnock only went to QPR for the money'  Wigan set to make summer move for Espanyol striker  Habib Beye must take pay cut to end Aston Villa hell Liverpool 'very close' to new deals for Mascherano and Reina Zola: 'I have the final say on contracts and transfers' Donovan not staying at Everton: Galaxy Mike Ashley plans to remain Newcastle owner for at least two more years From today's other pape...

2010-03-06T11:39:58Z 2010-03-05T18:33:27Z 2010-03-06T06:01:38Z Fabio Capello has big decisions to make before he names his 23 man England World Cup squad.David James should be England’s number one. Yes, he makes mistakes but he has the experience to put them beghind him and also has the big match experience.James, for me, is still the best England keeper and should go as first choice ahead of West Ham’s Robert Green.Ledley King would also get in my squad - but only if Rio Ferdinand makes it. There are still major doubts about his fitness, and you can’t t...

Fabio Capello has big decisions to make before he names his 23 man England World Cup squad.David James should be England’s number one. Yes, he makes mistakes but he has the experience to put them beghind him and also has the big match experience.James, for me, is still the best England keeper and should go as first choice ahead of West Ham’s Robert Green.Ledley King would also get in my squad - but only if Rio Ferdinand makes it. There are still major doubts about his fitness, and you can’t t...

2010-03-06T06:01:38Z David Maddock 2010-03-05T22:55:52Z 2010-03-05T23:00:24Z Reds chief says Steven Gerrard, Glen Johnson and Fernando Torres can help club win a Champions League place

Reds chief says Steven Gerrard, Glen Johnson and Fernando Torres can help club win a Champions League place

David Maddock 2010-03-05T23:00:24Z 2010-03-05T18:25:31Z 2010-03-05T22:32:53Z One of the most bizarre football conversations I ever had took place a decade ago in a Brussels Chinese restaurant.It was lunch-time before one of England's utterly forgettable Euro 2000 games and Des Lynam was holding forth on why Kenny Dalglish was class."You know why nobody could get near him? His a*se. He had a huge a*se," he yelled, as a bemused Chinese waitress tried to put down three bowls of Singapore vermicelli. "He used to stick it out when he was shielding the ball and no-one could...

One of the most bizarre football conversations I ever had took place a decade ago in a Brussels Chinese restaurant.It was lunch-time before one of England's utterly forgettable Euro 2000 games and Des Lynam was holding forth on why Kenny Dalglish was class."You know why nobody could get near him? His a*se. He had a huge a*se," he yelled, as a bemused Chinese waitress tried to put down three bowls of Singapore vermicelli. "He used to stick it out when he was shielding the ball and no-one could...

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