Glen Johnson lauds “fantastic” new signing Luis Suarez
Liverpool defender Glen Johnson praised Luis Suarez after the club’s new striker scored on his debut against Stoke City. Suarez, who completed his move from Ajax on transfer deadline day, came on as a second-half substitute against the Potters. And just 16 minutes into his debut, the 24-year-old frontman timed his run perfectly following a…
Newcastle United chief upsets fans after Alan Shearer jibe
Derek Llambias, the managing director of Newcastle United, has upset fans after criticising club legend Alan Shearer. The club chief was responding to remarks from Shearer (pictured) regarding the sale of Andy Carroll to Liverpool in a club record £35 million deal. BBC pundit Shearer, who scored a record 206 goals for United, admitted his…
Gwyneth Paltrow performing with Cee-Lo Green at 2011 Grammy awards
Gwyneth Paltrow has been lined up to perform at the 2011 Grammy awards alongside soul singer Cee-Lo Green. The Hollywood actress, 38, has been flexing her musical muscles of late, having recently performed with Cee-Lo on Saturday Night Live and singing at last year’s Country Music Awards. Just before Christmas Cee-Lo revealed that the pair…
Liverpool v Stoke City: Luis Suarez to make debut
Uruguayan hot shot Luis Suarez is expected to make his Liverpool debut against Stoke City tonight after receiving international clearance. The striker, signed from Ajax for £23.5 million on Monday, goes straight into the squad as Liverpool look to continue their recent good run of form under new boss Kenny Dalglish. But Stoke will be…
Sir Alex Ferguson praises “fantastic” Wayne Rooney
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has hailed “fantastic” Wayne Rooney after the striker helped the league leaders to victory against Aston Villa. The 25-year-old scored two stunning first half goals against the Birmingham outfit as United regained their five-point cushion over second-placed Arsenal. His first came in the first minute when, through on goal,…
Liverpool’s Fernando Torres song adapted by Chelsea fans
Cheeky Chelsea fans have adapted Liverpool’s famous Fernando Torres song ahead of the striker’s debut this weekend. Torres, signed from Anfield for £50 million, is expected to go into the Blues’ starting line-up this weekend where he will come face-to-face with his former teammates as Chelsea entertain Liverpool. And in what is expected to be…
Liverpool and Chelsea correspondents lock horns following outdated joke
A war of words has broken out among two sports journalists following a stereotypical joke about Liverpudlians. Dan Levene, Chelsea FC writer for the Fulham Chronicle, was tweeting about the champion’s £50 million club record purchase of Fernando Torres from bitter rivals Liverpool. Writing on the social networking site, Levene said: ‘Torres: “I’ve always wanted…
Conservative MPs don’t understand David Cameron’s ‘Big Society’
Tory MPs have no idea what David Cameron’s ‘Big Society’ really means – as it has never been explained to them, it was claimed today. The Prime Minister describes the concept as ”empowering” communities by handing down responsibility from central government. But yesterday Ian Liddell-Grainger, 51, Conservative MP for Bridgwater and West Somerset, said he…
Andy Carroll: I’ll score goals for Liverpool
Britain’s most expensive footballer Andy Carroll has revealed his excitement at joining Liverpool in a record-breaking deal. The £35 million striker signed from home town club Newcastle United last night in a shock five-and-a-half year deal following a day of stiff negotiation. He will line up alongside fellow new boy Luis Suarez in what should…
Glasgow Rangers sign El Hadji Diouf on loan
Senegalese international El Hadji Diouf has moved from Blackburn Rovers to Rangers on loan until the end of the season. The controversial 30-year-old forward claimed he wanted to rid himself of his bad boy reputation after his move across the border from Ewood Park to the SPL champions. His loan move was completed with just…
Ryan Giggs slams Wayne Rooney’s ‘stupid’ timing
Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs has spoken about the Wayne Rooney transfer saga which rocked the Old Trafford outfit. Rooney handed in a shock transfer request in October, claiming the club weren’t matching his ambition – something that “bemused” the club and boss Sir Alex Ferguson. Fans of the club camped outside Rooney’s house in…
Ryan Babel uses Twitter for Liverpool tribute
Ex-Liverpool player Ryan Babel thanked the fans of his former club last night in an emotional tribute on Twitter. The Dutch international, 24, left Liverpool in the transfer window to join German team Hoffenheim in a deal thought to be worth £6 million. Despite his potential, Babel didn’t deliver the sort of performances Liverpool fans…
Andy Carroll signs for Liverpool
Liverpool have completed the £35 million signing of England striker Andy Carroll from Newcastle United on a five-and-a-half year contract. The 21-year-old frontman, who has smashed 11 Premier League goals this season, will join Kenny Dalglish’s Anfield revolution and to partner fellow new boy Luis Suarez in an all-new strike force. He will wear the…
Charlie Adam staying at Blackpool
Liverpool have failed to secure the signing of Blackpool star man Charlie Adam. The two clubs failed to reach an agreement with Blackpool confirming Adam “will get a great move in the summer.” Adam is reported to be “distraught” at the decision while Sky Sports reported a heated discussion taking place at the club’s Bloomfield…
Liverpool complete signing of Luis Suarez
Liverpool have officially confirmed the signing of Uruguayan Luis Suarez for 26.5million Euros. The deal was completed after the 24-year-old striker passed a medical at Melwood earlier today. Suarez has signed on a five-a-half-year contract and will wear the fabled number 7 shirt – worn in the past by manager Kenny Dalglish. The delighted striker,…
Liverpool agree fee for Andy Carroll
Newcastle United have accepted a £35 million offer from Liverpool for striker Andy Carroll. The giant striker is now flying by private jet from Newcastle to Merseyside to sort of personal terms in what is expected to become the highest ever transfer fee paid for a British footballer. Liverpool’s official website buckled under strain from…
Fernando Torres: Chelsea’s next number 9?
Chelsea are on the verge of breaking the British transfer record with the £50 million purchase of Fernando Torres from Liverpool. The 26-year-old Spaniard is one of the game’s best strikers – something Chelsea are well aware of after his stunning brace against the champions earlier this season. Torres joined Liverpool from boyhood club Athletico…
