Archive for the ‘Rafa Benitez’ Category

Steven Gerrard and David Ngog Set to Return for Clash with Manchester City

Filed under: Injuries, Liverpool, Manchester City, Rafa Benitez, Steven Gerrard

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Injured Liverpool pair Steven Gerrard and David Ngog are fit to return for Saturday’s crunch clash with Manchester City. Skipper Gerrard has been hampered for several weeks with a groin injury and in the absence of their talisman Liverpool have suffered damaging defeats to Fulham in the Premier League and Lyon in the Champions League.

Ngog, meanwhile, suffered a broken nose on France Under 21 duty this week. His absence would have been another blow with star striker Fernando Torres already sidelined with a groin problem. (more…)

Posted on Nov 17th, 2009 by  isps 

Rafa Benitez Lands FA Charge Over Post Match Comments

Filed under: Rafa Benitez

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Liverpool head coach Rafa Benitez has been charged with “Improper Conduct” by the FA over comments made following their August 16th loss to Tottenham.

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Posted on Sep 1st, 2009 by  dunny 

Liverpool now in the Peter Crouch sweepstakes?

Filed under: Liverpool, Peter Crouch, Portsmouth, Rafa Benitez, Sunderland, Tottenham

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The England hitman was thought to be heading to Tottenham after he spurned Sunderland approaches.

But Kop boss Rafa Benitez has the 28-year-old striker on his radar and has asked to be kept informed with Liverpool currently on tour in Thailand. Spurs and Fulham had looked set to fight it out for the 6ft 7in star with Portsmouth boss Paul Hart resigned to losing him. (more…)

Posted on Jul 24th, 2009 by  isps 

Rafa Benitez Wants You To Know Gareth Barry Chose The Money

Filed under: Liverpool, Rafa Benitez

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It’s not the first time that Rafa Benitez has gone to the press to air his opinions, but the claims that Gareth Barry took the money over the right decision for his career might be not be the best idea…..

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Posted on Jul 10th, 2009 by  dunny 

Rafa Willing To Risk Gerrard?

Filed under: Liverpool, Rafa Benitez, Steven Gerrard

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After missing Liverpool’s 4 - 0 victory over Premiership side Blackburn at the weekend, head coach Rafa Benitiez opened up about the possibility of using midfielder Steven Gerrard at Stamford Bridge tomorrow night even though the Reds are on the backside of a 3 - 1 Champions League Quarter - Final first leg loss at home.

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Posted on Apr 13th, 2009 by  dunny 

Rafa Benitez Has His Sights Set On Ferguson In The Press

Filed under: Rafa Benitez, Sir Alex Ferguson

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With Manchester United dropping points after seemingly locking up the Premiership title just weeks ago, Spaniard Rafa Benitez has made the move to reignite the war of words started a few months ago between himself and Sir Alex Ferguson. After the struggles United has had lately, you gotta give the Liverpool boss credit for turning the screws through the press, though he did hit some rough patches during his learning process.

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Posted on Apr 7th, 2009 by  dunny 

Gerrard And Kuyt Re - Up For Two More Years

Filed under: Liverpool, Rafa Benitez, Steven Gerrard

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After Rafa Benitez put pen to paper on a new 5 year deal through 2014 with Liverpool, Captain Steven Gerrard and Holland International Dirk Kuyt followed suit and re - upped for for two more years after both were intent on committing their futures to the club and the manager.

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Posted on Apr 3rd, 2009 by  dunny 

Tom Hicks Opens Up On Rafa’s Signing

Filed under: Liverpool, Rafa Benitez, Tom Hicks

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Liverpool Co - Owner Tom Hicks has admitted that while he is over the moon about Rafa Benitez re - upping with the Reds for five more years, the Spaniard WILL NOT have total control over the Transfer kitty as has been earlier reported and the main stumbling block over the initial round of negotiations.

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Posted on Mar 19th, 2009 by  dunny 
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