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2011/2012 Season Round Up

Published on 2012-05-19 11:49:00

The Carling Cup win was the highlight... It was a very mixed season for Liverpool that ended in the departure of Kenny Dalglish. It started well but as the league campaign continued, things began to get difficult for the Reds. Two cup finals and one cup win gave the lads some glory but an 8th place finish in the league provided a dark shadow over the season. August 2011 Liverpool started their league campaign at home to Sunderland. I was lucky enough to be watching in Majorca but was disappoin [..] > read more

Liverpool Part Ways With King Kenny

Published on 2012-05-16 11:06:00

You will always be a legend... Liverpool Football Club have today announced that Kenny Dalglish will no longer be the manager at Anfield next season. The Liverpool legend won the Carling Cup and sent the Reds to an FA Cup final but it was his league position that appeared to create the problem. The statement from the club says that Dalglish's contract was terminated. I must admit and you'll know from reading my blog, I was well and truly on the fence about the future of Dalglish. I couldn't a [..] > read more

Late Goal Seals Swansea Win

Published on 2012-05-14 11:45:00

Andy Carroll tries a trick... We all hoped that the last game of the season would bring us some joy, but, as predicted, it didn't. A slightly changed Liverpool XI couldn't muster much of a performance for the final game and it was only Andy Carroll that really threatened the Swansea keeper. Danny Graham scored the winner for the Swans in the 85th minute. Reina was left out for this one and so was Martin Skrtel. Doni was between the sticks with Carragher and Kelly added to the defence. Maxi als [..] > read more

Reds Face Swans To End Season

Published on 2012-05-12 07:03:00

Tara a bit Maxi!... Liverpool's last game of the 2011/2012 season sends them into Wales for an away tie with promoted Swansea. > read more

Liverpool Put 4 Past Dismal Chelsea

Published on 2012-05-09 07:50:00

Henderson celebrates... Liverpool ended their last league game at Anfield this season in style with a 4-1 win over Chelsea. They say revenge is a dish best served cold but the Reds were on fire yesterday as they redeemed themselves after Chelsea won in the Cup. Chelsea manager di Matteo started a changed side due to the fact his team face Bayern Munich in a few days time for the Champions League final. The Londoners could have been fighting for 4th spot in the league if they'd have won this fi [..] > read more

Chelsea For Second Time In 3 Days For Reds

Published on 2012-05-07 09:13:00

Gerrard models Tuesday night's shirt... Chelsea travel up to Anfield on Tuesday night after their victory over the Reds in the FA Cup Final at Wembley. It's a tough pill to swallow for the Liverpool after an Andy Carroll header nearly put them back into the match but it wasn't to be. Liverpool have no new injury worries for this one and Chelsea are also still without defenders Luiz and Cahill. Fernando Torres could be chosen to start by manager Roberto di Matteo after he was left out for the F [..] > read more

Carroll Scores But Chelsea Clinch FA Cup

Published on 2012-05-06 13:44:00

Carroll celebrates... Well, it's the day after the FA Cup final, the beer has been washed out of my hair and I'm pretty sure I've pulled my side after celebrating a none existent Andy Carroll goal but you can't win them all can you? A poor start from Liverpool allowed Chelsea to take advantage and it was far too easy for Di Matteo's side to score. A consolation goal from Andy Carroll was all the Reds could manage. Those of you on Twitter will know that I went up to Liverpool to watch the match [..] > read more

Reds Face Chelsea In FA Cup Final

Published on 2012-05-04 11:07:00

Up for grabs... As if you didn't know there's an FA Cup Final on Saturday and Liverpool are only bloody well in it! After successfully knocking out Everton in the semi finals the Reds are ready to square up against Di Matteo's Chelsea at Wembley. Liverpool's league form this season has been pretty terrible and so for most fans the past few weeks have just consisted of Wembley dreams. After winning the Carling Cup at Wembley, we've already had a taste of the glory and beating Chelsea in the FA [..] > read more

Own Goal Gives Fulham Win

Published on 2012-05-02 10:38:00

Unlucky Skrtel... Fulham won at Anfield on Tuesday night for the first time ever. That's right, they've never won at Anfield and that in a nutshell seems to sum up Liverpool's league form this season, especially at home. Things were made worse because it was a Martin Skrtel own goal that won it for Fulham. 9 changes to the line up were bound to create some sort of havoc but it was hoped a positive could be created from this... It wasn't. Fulham put themselves on the score sheet just five minu [..] > read more

Fulham To Face Before Cup Final

Published on 2012-04-30 12:31:00

Stewart Downing; Ventriloquist extraordinaire... Liverpool welcome Fulham to Anfield on Tuesday evening for their last league game before the massive FA Cup final at the weekend. The Reds recorded a confident win over Norwich on Saturday thanks to a glorious Luis Suarez hat-trick and here's hoping that sort of result is repeated. Fulham have the chance to go level with Liverpool in the league on Tuesday which is a worrying thought considering Liverpool haven't finished 8th or below in the leag [..] > read more

Suarez Sinks Stunning Hat-Trick Against Canaries

Published on 2012-04-29 09:41:00

Suarez celebrates... Liverpool put three past Norwich at Carew Road on Saturday as the Reds got themselves back to winning ways in the League. A stunning hat-trick from Luis Suarez sent the away fans wild and with little left to play for in the League other than perhaps topping Everton, it was an exciting and refreshing 90 minutes from the Reds. Dalglish opted for a slightly different starting line up, perhaps due to having one eye on next weekends fixture. Carragher was in the defence and Dow [..] > read more

Reds To Face Canaries

Published on 2012-04-27 09:43:00

Kuyt in action last year against Norwich... Liverpool face the Canaries on Saturday as they look to end April on a high. Norwich have lost their last two league games but they have been a breath of fresh air since they were promoted from the Championship last year. Injuries for Liverpool mean they are without Charlie Adam but captain Steven Gerrard was back in training and is expected to be available for Saturday's game. Norwich are without ex Reds man Daniel Ayala who is suffering from a knee [..] > read more

Baggies Snatch Win At Anfield

Published on 2012-04-23 08:32:00

Roy was all smiles on Sunday... Liverpool fell to yet another defeat in the league on Sunday as Roy Hodgson's side got the better of the Reds. Liverpool had chances aplenty and maintained pressure throughout the 90 minutes but they just couldn't find the back of the net. Liverpool started without captain Steven Gerrard who was left out as a precaution according to manager Kenny Dalglish. Suarez and Carroll were opted up front with Kuyt and Maxi on the wings. Pepe Reina was also back between th [..] > read more

Can Carroll Score Again?

Published on 2012-04-21 11:28:00

Carroll celebrates his FA Cup winning goal with Skrtel... Liverpool will welcome West Brom to Anfield on Sunday after they've got rid of those giant puppets wondering around the Kop End! And West Brom coming to Anfield means nothing less than the return of the face rubber himself; Roy Hodgson. The first piece of team news for Liverpool has been eagerly anticipated... That's right, Reina is back. Despite a great performance from Brad in the FA Cup I think everyone has missed the security of Pep [..] > read more

Update: Report On Liverpool Ticket Prices

Published on 2012-04-17 10:40:00

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Liverpool Through To FA Cup Final

Published on 2012-04-15 11:20:00

The Don't Buy The Sun posters were out in full force as the team and fans paid their respects for the minutes silence... After an afternoon at Wembley that began with both the Red and Blue sides observing a minutes silence for the 96 Liverpool fans who lost their lives at Hillsborough it was the Reds who could boast about their ticket to the final. An 86th minute header from Andy Carroll grabbed Liverpool their win. Dalglish has started quite a strange team in a sense, whilst it had both Suare [..] > read more

96

Published on 2012-04-14 18:36:00

Today we remember the 96 Liverpool fans who lost their lives at Hillsborough on the 15th April 1989. No football fan should attend a football match and not return home to their loved ones. As the independent Hillsborough panel continue to sift through the thousands of documents, here's hoping we are edging closer to justice. ~96 Angels Who Will Never Walk Alone~ H.I.L.L.S.B.O.R.O.U.G.H - N.E.V.E.R. F.O.R.G.E.T Links Article with @Ian_LFC apologies for images not showing u [..] > read more

Put The Champagne On Ice

Published on 2012-04-13 07:56:00

They even have a blue gas canister... #Loyalty We're going to Wembley thrice? Well, that's certainly Liverpool's aim as they travel down to Wembley with the blue half of the city on Saturday. A win here for the Reds could send them to their second Wembley final of the season and as many Liverpool fans will admit another trophy in the cabinet would just about balance out the poor league campaign this season. Injuries for Liverpool mean that Lucas, Adam, Kelly and Robinson are all unavailable b [..] > read more

Carroll's Bonce Gives Liverpool Late Win

Published on 2012-04-11 08:24:00

Carroll heads home... Liverpool grabbed themselves a win in dramatic style at Ewood Park on Tuesday night in a 3-2 victory over Blackburn Rovers. Two early goals from Maxi Rodriguez gave the Reds a cushion in just 16 minutes but after goalkeeper Doni was sent off for Dalglish's side, Blackburn managed to get two goals in to bring things level. Andy Carroll was there when Liverpool needed him most though and sealed three points with his head. The Liverpool side had several new faces within it a [..] > read more

Reds Midweek Match At Ewood Park

Published on 2012-04-09 08:59:00

I'd start these pair again... Liverpool have a midweek trip to Blackburn on Tuesday as they aim to improve on their draw in the league with Aston Villa. It's no secret that goals and wins have been evading the Reds lately and with an important FA Cup Semi Final against Everton at the weekend, they need to find form, fast. Injuries for Blackburn mean Steve Kean could have to readdress his starting line up, Olsson gained a knock in Blackburn's last match and so is a doubt and Kean is also withou [..] > read more

Draw With Villa For Reds

Published on 2012-04-08 11:13:00

Gerrard, Suarez and Shelvey get ready... Liverpool managed to make a slight improvement on recent form as they held Aston Villa to a 1-1 draw at Anfield on Saturday. Aston Villa took the lead with a goal from Chris Herd but Luis Suarez equalised late on for the Reds. Dalglish appeared to give Andy Carroll a reality check as he was allowed only to start from the bench. That man Kuyt who never gives up was opted to start and aided Suarez up front. With Reina beginning his suspension, Doni was ch [..] > read more

Liverpool Look To Escape The Rut

Published on 2012-04-06 07:13:00

McLeish's needs a win as much as Dalglish... Aston Villa are the visitors to Anfield on Saturday as the Reds look to readdress their form in the league. Dalglish's side have only had some joy of late when they beat Everton but results against the likes of Newcastle, QPR and Wigan have brought Liverpool back to a cruel reality. Aston Villa also find themselves in a bit of trouble as they risk being dragged into a relegation dog fight. Liverpool are still without Charlie Adam but Daniel Agger co [..] > read more

No Laughing Matter

Published on 2012-04-02 08:08:00

Reina let's the occasion get the better of him... Liverpool fell to a 6th defeat out of 7 league games on April Fool's day as Papiss Cisse confidently put two past the later dismissed Pepe Reina. In an embarrassing display which actually began with a lively start from Liverpool, fans were left completely deflated as they made their way back from St James' Park. Dalglish appeared to have listened to the calls from fans for the likes of Shelvey to start and he also played both Carroll and Suarez [..] > read more

Carroll Returns To St James' Park

Published on 2012-03-31 11:17:00

It'd be grand if he could score on Sunday... Liverpool make their way to the North East on Sunday as Andy Carroll looks to make a good impression on his return to St James' Park. Newcastle are currently above the Reds and are doing extremely well in their league campaign. After some poor results for Liverpool though, can the lads get all three points? Liverpool have a few injury problems and the latest man added to the list is Charlie Adam, a knee problem keeps him out. Also out for Liverpool [..] > read more

Wigan Win At Anfield

Published on 2012-03-25 09:37:00

I'll say one thing for Kenny, you won't find another man that cares as much... Liverpool were beaten once again in the league on Saturday after Wigan put two past Reds keeper Pepe Reina. A penalty and a goal from Caldwell gave Wigan a much needed three points as Martinez tries to steer his side away from the drop. Dalglish introduced young John Flanagan to the line up and it was Luis Suarez alone up front but with some support from Dirk Kuyt on the wing. A fairly unconvincing first half from [..] > read more

Wigan Up Next For Out Of Form Reds

Published on 2012-03-23 13:20:00

Let's hope he can give a thumbs up come 90 minutes... Liverpool face Wigan at Anfield on Saturday and after falling to a terrible defeat against Queens Park Rangers in the week, the Reds are desperately after all 3 points. Wigan themselves have more than one reason to be battling for the points as they look to get themselves out of a relegation battle. Injuries for Liverpool mean they are without Bellamy, Johnson and Agger and also doubtful is Charlie Adam. Martin Kelly picked up a knock again [..] > read more

Coates Stunner Not Enough For Liverpool

Published on 2012-03-22 13:08:00

Coates' acrobatics put Liverpool ahead... Liverpool fell to an embarrassing defeat on Wednesday evening at Loftus Road. Queens Park Rangers came from 2-0 down to beat Liverpool with three goals in less than 15 minutes. It was a shock to watch Liverpool crumble so quickly and easily after what started off as a good performance. Dalglish decided it was time to reintroduce Charlie Adam to the starting XI for this one and he also dropped Carroll to the bench. Queens Park Rangers had a front line i [..] > read more

Off To Loftus Road

Published on 2012-03-20 11:41:00

Ohh sod it!... Liverpool have a trip down to Loftus Road on Wednesday evening to face Mark Hughes' Queens Park Rangers. The Reds go into this game on the back of a victory over Stoke in the FA Cup and a 3-0 win in the Merseyside derby. Injuries for Liverpool mean Dalglish is still unable to call on Daniel Agger and Glen Johnson. QPR have doubts hanging over Macheda, Helguson, Campbell and Hall and so Mark Hughes has a few problems to address when picking his starting XI. The last time the two [..] > read more

Liverpool Book Place At Wembley Semi Final

Published on 2012-03-19 08:38:00

Suarez dedicated his goal to Fabrice Muamba... The Reds knocked Stoke out of the FA Cup on Sunday in a 2-1 win. Dalglish's side have now drawn either Everton or Sunderland (depending on the outcome of their replay) in the semi finals at Wembley. The goals came from Luis Suarez and Stewart Downing. Pulis's side entered the game in the sort of fashion we were all expecting, they got stuck in and attempted to break down the passing movement especially within the Liverpool midfield. It took it's t [..] > read more

Stoke At Anfield In FA Cup

Published on 2012-03-17 07:06:00

Wembley awaits... I feel sorry for all those Mother's of Liverpool fans on Sunday because i predict a delivery of card and perhaps garage court flowers before a dash to a television or Anfield for most of your sons and daughters. The Reds face Stoke in the FA Cup and with the prospect of another trip to Wembley looming, everybody is excited for this one. For Liverpool they are still without Daniel Agger and Glen Johnson whilst Stoke are missing Ricardo Fuller who is serving a ban. Stoke have [..] > read more

Sweet Gerrard Hat Trick Stuns Toffees

Published on 2012-03-14 12:52:00

The captain celebrates... A much improved performance from Liverpool after their defeat at the hands of Sunderland on the weekend saw the Reds put 3 past David Moyes' Everton side. His team had been going strong but he couldn't get them to pull a performance out of the bag for his 10th anniversary at the club. Dalglish made some changes to the side, predominantly the dropping of an ineffective Charlie Adam. The midfielder has had a few off games recently and it was nice to see Kenny had saw ex [..] > read more

Reds Search For Win In Merseyside Derby

Published on 2012-03-12 12:22:00

LFC Lad: That Fellani's an idiot... and people think my hairdo's bad?! The Merseyside Derby? On a Tuesday night? Yes please. The Red and Blue side of Liverpool both line up on Tuesday evening after the fixture had to be moved due to the Carling Cup. Liverpool are having a dismal time in the league at the moment whilst Everton as usual have revived their second half of the season. Liverpool still have a minor doubt hanging over the fitness of Glen Johnson and Everton's only real worry is over D [..] > read more

Liverpool Lose 3rd League Game In A Row

Published on 2012-03-11 11:36:00

A masked Bendtner celebrates... Liverpool fell to a 1-0 defeat at the Stadium Of Light on Saturday when a fortuitous goal separated the two sides. The third in a string of defeats breaks a record for the Reds who haven't lost three in a row in the league since 2003. It was a dire game for the neutral to watch and unfortunately contained a very poor performance from a lacklustre Liverpool side who are hitting a bit of bad form in the league at the moment. Some changes to the side were made by D [..] > read more

Reds Face O'Neill's Sunderland

Published on 2012-03-09 09:10:00

Let's hope we don't have to rely on a penalty again haha... Liverpool travel to the Stadium Of Light on Saturday to face a renewed Sunderland side. Martin O'Neill's side are almost unrecognisable compared to the side Steve Bruce was managing earlier in the season and Liverpool will surely be looking for a victory in a game which they drew at the start of the season. That's right folks, the fixtures are at the reverse stage. It's annoying that instead of watching it in 30 degrees heat in an Iri [..] > read more

Robin van Persie Puts Two Past Reds

Published on 2012-03-04 10:06:00

Reina is beaten by van Persie... Liverpool fell to defeat at the hands of Arsenal on Saturday as the van Persie show turned up at Anfield. The Reds were arguably the better of the two sides but whilst Wenger's boys converted their chances, Liverpool didn't. Even a penalty couldn't aid Liverpool's score sheet and it fell to an Arsenal player to get the Reds their sole goal. Dalglish made some changes to the side which was expected after the injuries to Gerrard and Agger. Spearing was drafted in [..] > read more

The Wenger Bus Pulls In To Anfield

Published on 2012-03-02 11:09:00

The lads must still be buzzin from last weekend... Arsenal make the long trip up North on Saturday to face a Liverpool side coming off the back of a brilliant win in the League Cup. The Reds beat Cardiff on penalties at Wembley but are now being brought back down to earth with the challenge of trying to take 3 points from Arsene Wenger's boys. Team news contains a blow for Liverpool who will be without the immense Daniel Agger for a few weeks after he cracked a rib in the League Cup Final. Jam [..] > read more

Liverpool Win Record 8th League Cup

Published on 2012-02-27 10:05:00

What a centre back partnership, one of my favourite pictures from the final... Wembley was a sea of dancing red shirts on Sunday night as Liverpool lifted their 8th League Cup after extra time and penalties with Cardiff City. The Welsh side were a formidable opposition but it was Liverpool who remained the most composed during penalties despite misses from Steven Gerrard and Charlie Adam. Kenny Dalglish made sure he put his signings on show in an eleven including Suarez, Carroll and Downing. C [..] > read more

Liverpool Ready For Wembley!

Published on 2012-02-25 10:33:00

Good old Reina! That man knows how to party... The last time Liverpool got into a final was in 2007, which for a club like Liverpool is quite a long time ago. And the last time they actually won a final was in 2006, the penalty win over West Ham was the last time Liverpool fans truly got to celebrate but on Sunday they are in with a chance to bring some silverware back to Anfield once again. 16 years since they last visited Wembley, Liverpool this time have Cardiff waiting there for them. The [..] > read more

Games Gone By: 2006 FA Cup Final

Published on 2012-02-22 11:07:00

In the run up to Liverpool's trip to Wembley on Sunday for the Carling Cup final i thought it would be nice to take a trip down memory lane and revisit the last time the Reds got to a final. Of course Liverpool didn't reach Wembley this time but the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff provided easily one of the best FA Cup finals ever. The final on the 13th May 2006 saw Liverpool line up against Alan Pardew's West Ham United. The Reds finished that season in 6th place with West Ham finishing 9th. Par [..] > read more

Hat Trick Of Own Goals Dunk Brighton Out Of Cup

Published on 2012-02-20 07:49:00

Gerrard never gives up... Liverpool secured their place in the quarter finals of the FA Cup on Sunday after beating Brighton 6-1 at Anfield. Stoke were drawn out of the hat for Liverpool and the Reds will once again be at home as they look to close down on Wembley for a second time this season. Gus Poyet set aside some time to share an embrace with his fellow countryman Luis Suarez before kick off but his little chat didn't appear to put Suarez off after the forward finished the game with Live [..] > read more

FA Cup Brings Brighton To Anfield

Published on 2012-02-18 06:19:00

Pleeeeeeeease let us win?... Liverpool welcome Gus Poyet's Brighton & Hove Albion to Anfield on Sunday for the 5th round of the FA Cup. The two sides have already met this season when the Reds got the better of Brighton on their home turf in the League Cup. Brighton don't have any major injury worries and their two on loan players from Manchester City are expected to make their debuts; Abdul Razak & Gai Assulin. For Liverpool there are no new injury worries but something that certainly slippe [..] > read more

Rooney Brace Sinks Reds

Published on 2012-02-12 09:09:00

This match was always going to be focused on the saga between Luis Suarez and Patrice Evra and unfortunately things didn't get off to a very good start in a game which saw Liverpool lose 2-1. Luis Suarez decided not to shake Patrice Evra's hand to which Evra reacted physically to by attempting to pull Suarez's hand away from De Gea's. For me, it wasn't a surprise but i did hope Suarez would at least offer his hand however he didn't and if you don't get on with somebody, shaking hands isn't alwa [..] > read more

Liverpool Off To Old Trafford

Published on 2012-02-10 10:28:00

It's ok... I've got it... Liverpool make the short trip up the M62 on Saturday to face their North West rivals Manchester United. After knocking United out of the FA Cup last month Liverpool will certainly feel like they have a great chance on Saturday despite the match being played on United's home turf. The majority of the focus of course will end up being on both Luis Suarez and Patrice Evra and quite frankly it shouldn't. Suarez has served his ban, it's done. You can guarantee though that [..] > read more

Reds In Goalless Draw With Spurrs

Published on 2012-02-07 10:18:00

What? ... No i'm not bloody offside! Meow... Liverpool fought hard on Monday night in an attempt to take three points from Tottenham Hotspur but with no goals from either side the highlight of the game ended up going to a little mischievous cat. The Reds played well but just couldn't find a goal as Spurs showed some staunch defending. Anfield was excited to see Luis Suarez back but the Uruguayan had to settle for the bench as Carroll was chosen again to lead the line. Jose Enrique was out with [..] > read more

Suarez Returns For Spurs Fixture

Published on 2012-02-05 09:40:00

Be great if he scored!... Liverpool welcome Tottenham to Anfield Monday night as they look to continue their good run of form and pick up some more points in the League. With Luis Suarez completing his ban, the Anfield faithful can't wait to see him back on the pitch, an extra threat for Spurs to be aware of. Liverpool don't have any new injury worries, as mentioned Suarez is back and also Gerrard will be made available after missing out on the Wolves game in the week. For Spurs, they have wo [..] > read more

Reds Put 3 Past Lacklustre Wolves

Published on 2012-02-01 11:49:00

Carroll celebrates with Bellamy and Henderson... Liverpool put three past a lacklustre Wolves side yesterday at a freezing cold Molineux. Andy Carroll got himself on the score sheet whilst Wolves struggled to find a goalscorer at all. The win moved Liverpool into 5th in the table. Wolves had less worries than originally thought injury wise as Frimpong ended up being able to start in midfield for McCarthy's side. As for Liverpool there was one very big name missing - Steven Gerrard. I got give [..] > read more