Liverpool FC 2008 - 09 Season Thread

Apparently he wasn't overly impressive at City, but he was played out of position. He has drawn rave reviews since he returned to Spain.

Basically, he is an attacking LW suited to playing in a 4-2-3-1 (what we used last year). He is not the guy you'd want for a 4-4-2, as he has never shown much interest in tracking back and covering fullbacks.

He's pacey and likes to take people on. Sounds like we got him for a decent price, so I'm stoked. Plus, you have to love punking the Blue Noses. Here's more:

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Albert Riera is close to finalising a transfer from Espanyol to Liverpool after the two sides agreed a €10 million deal in principle. The 26 year old former Manchester City player had also been the subject of a bid from Everton, but after an improved offer from Anfield and a busy day of negotiations yesterday, the player is on the verge of completing a move to the red half of Merseyside within the next 24-48 hours.

Rick Parry will travel to Barcelona on Thursday morning in order to meet with Espanyol and put the finishing touches to the paperwork. The Liverpool Chief Executive had planned to arrive in Barcelona on Wednesday, but the trip has been postponed due to flight complications and Champions League commitments. It is expected that Riera will accompany Parry on his return to the UK on Thursday evening in order for the player to undergo a medical examination prior to completing the deal.


GuillemBalague.com reported yesterday that Everton had previously lodged a €12 million bid for the player, and that Espanyol were using rival bids from Liverpool to prompt a bidding war for his signature. However, sources close to the player revealed that Riera had his heart set on playing at Anfield and said: "Albert could not be trying any harder to secure a move to Liverpool FC." With the opportunity to work under fellow Spaniard Rafa Benitez playing a decisive role in influencing his decision, it would appear that Albert Riera has finally got his way.
 
Anyone know how I can watch the 2nd leg against Standard tomorrow? Liege happens to be my mom's hometown, and my grandmother and many aunts, uncles and cousins live there, so this is pretty big for my family. Standard looked pretty good in the first leg - I'm hoping they are as impressive tomorrow.
 
another one is www.myp2p.eu/

They show all sports: out of market baseball, football, cricket, Formula 1, hockey, basketball, rugby, tennis etc.

Some will stream through WMP and some will need sopcast.

I've used it for almost 2 years and no problems.
 
so no feed for tomorrow's game unless you're a eSeason ticket holder? any chance justinTV or whatever it is shows the game?
 
Ugly first half. Liege is just not going away. Their traveling fans are impressive too. Let's just get a goal and move on to group stage.
 
I'm afraid we're headed for the UEFA Cup. I can see an away goal coming, and we don't look likely to score one; let alone 2.

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BTW, Gooch has been excellent to this point (trying to jinx him!)
 
Extra time. I'm trying to guess the penalty takers.

Stevie, Xabi, and Kuyt are givens, but then who next? I can't think of anyone else on the pitch who I've seen take a pen lately. I guess Torres took one at the Euros this summer
 
i would be flat out shocked if our reds can pull off a goal in the next 15 minutes. i just hope PKs are good to us. my guess is, in no particular order

stevie G
xabi
babel
kuyt
torres
 
I've been in my office with the door doing "important work" for 2 and a half hours! It sucked not be to able to scream out of frustration. I hope I made any sense to the people I've talked to on the phone during the match.
 
The hits just keep coming: Gerrard is having surgery on his groin muscle and will be out for 10 -15 days. This means he'll very likely miss the Scum game.

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villa 0-0 pool

another ugly game, no one to save the 3 points this time though. reina was solid again. I was screaming at rafa to bring in Babel at all 3 subs. Ngog didn't look ready, although he almost pulled the winner off of keano's beautiful pass. But seriously, Ngog and Yossi but no Babel? Really could have used a Gerrard or Torres cracker this time to save it late. I just hope they are both back ASAP.

Please God, let us beat the mancs
 
I was not displeased with the effort. I think a draw on the road against a good team and without your 2 stars is nothing to be too upset over. It was definitely nice to get Monster back. He was the MoM without a doubt.

Anyone know what's up with Agger? Does Rafa really fancy him to Skrtel?

Transfer day: Riera in; Finnan and Voronin out.
 
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