A lack of depth at the full-back position apparently forced Roy Hodgson’s hand today, as the manager agreed to a £2.5m with Aston Villa for full-back Luke Young. Whilst Young isn’t the most...
Liverpool have confirmed the signing of Swiss right back Philipp Degen on a free transfer.
It had been rumoured a while ago, but today the club has confirmed the deal, starting on July 1st of this year.
Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez was delighted with the deal, saying "Philipp is still young but has gained great experience from playing in the Bundesliga with Borussia Dortmund and on the international stage with Switzerland. He also played in the Champions League during his time with Basel and so is used to top level football.
"He is an offensive player with great energy and a winning mentality. His strength is going forward and I am confident he will be prove to be a quality addition to our squad."
Degen himself said that when the Reds came in for him, he could not say no to such a huge prospect : "When I received the offer from Liverpool, there was no doubt I would accept it. They are one of the biggest clubs in the world and I am looking forward to the challenge of establishing myself there and playing in the best league there is
Chelsea fans have come up with their own version of the Fernando Torres song sung by Liverpool fans.
Liverpool fans have been bouncing this year to the tune of 'Fernando Torres Liverpool's number 9', but now the plastic flag waving chavs have copied our song with this crap effort:
"He came over from the Ivory Coast, Kalou, Kalou,he don't do coke like Adrian Mutu, MutuIn front of the Kop from the left, he put the ball on Riise's head, Thats why we love Saloman Kalou "
Fernando Torres has scored the first goal in today's match at Anfield against Man City.
In a dull first half, there was little to talk about, but since half time Liverpool have been the more attacking side. Torres got the ball from Kuyt, he ran at Richard Dunne; easily brushed him aside before sliding the ball past Joe Hart.
Rafa Benitez has named his starting 11 for the game against Man City at Anfield today; there is no place in the squad for Crouch or Riise.
Insua gets his Anfield debut, while Alonso is dropped to the bench with Lucas taking his place alongside Mascherano. The team in full is: Reina, Finnan, Insua, Carragher, Hyypia, Lucas, Mascherano, Babel, Kuyt, Gerrard, Torres. Subs: Itandje, Voronin, Benayoun, Alonso, Skrtel.
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