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[rahl]

Originally Posted by picu

I also did a quick search on "The Sunday Mail" and the news site focuses on Scottish news with no sign of the mentioned article or rumours/news of Gerrard or Carragher leaving.

Yup, thumbs up to you, that's what I mean by thinking twice before jumping the gun.

[SKILLFULL LICK]

Originally Posted by picu

Bro SKILLFULL LICK, not trying to defend bro rahl here, but giving my views.

Yes, Gerrard has a probability of leaving Liverpool as he almost did so before, but the problem is that the article you posted speak of Carragher leaving too.

Second, when I asked about the source, you mentioned that it was from "The Sunday Mail". I would like to think that a proper newspaper would not have a heading with "?!?!?" as seen from "Gerrard and Carragher set for Liverpool exit?!?!?".

Finally, I used the heading and did a quick search on Google. The article can only be found on the following site: Talking Soccer - Talking Sense: Gerrard and Carragher set for Liverpool exit?!?!?. A blog site, enough said about its credibility.

I also did a quick search on "The Sunday Mail" and the news site focuses on Scottish news with no sign of the mentioned article or rumours/news of Gerrard or Carragher leaving.

Yes u got ur right to do so bro picu..but at the moment i only focus on his answer..attention will not be divert..i will come back to ur question once i settle this issue with him..do u mind???but seems like he is not answering my question leh..

[sex crusader]

Small matter lah bro. Every pool fan is so desperate to win the elite title and tht's why when we read that our 'Pillar' are going to leave, we'll worried lor.Give bro Rahl a break ler!At least he contributed construtively.

[yellowmilk]

Relax bros. oreadi so few pple contribute to tis thread, we dun wan another KE saga and what if nobody wan to contribute anymore?

i tink both rahl and skillfullick posts hav been excellent so far. trash or tabloid news okay to me, we take it with a pinch of salt, dun agonise too much abt it lah.

keep it up guys!! wan to up you but u guys only post here and nowhere else! please make a post soon and pl accept my humble pt. you guys will never walk alone!

[ANDYSIAO14]

Originally Posted by lfctv

Javier Mascherano has been ruled out of Liverpool's Premier League clash with Newcastle United tomorrow.
The Argentine star limped out of the 4-0 victory over West Ham with a muscle problem and will be sidelined for the visit of Kevin Keegan's Magpies this weekend.

He is also doubtful for the midweek trip to Milan when the Reds will be looking to protect a 2-0 first leg lead and book their place in the last eight of the Champions League.

"I will need to speak to the doctors before we decide about Inter Milan but he will not be available this weekend against Newcastle," said manager Rafael Benitez.

-liverpool fc tv

Originally Posted by lfctv

Fernando Torres today expressed his joy after his second successive Anfield treble saw him match a Reds record set over 60 years ago.
The sensational Spaniard took his tally to 24 for the season to follow up his match-winning hat-trick against Middlesbrough with another in the 4-0 demolition of West Ham United last night.

It is a feat last achieved by Jackie Balmer way back in November 1946 and one El Nino feels extremely privileged to have equalled.

"I only learned of the record after the game and it is a big honour for me," said Torres.

"This club has a wonderful history so to be a part of that is very special and it is something I am very proud of.

"But it is also a record for everyone at the club because it would be impossible for me to score goals if it was not for my team-mates, the manager, the coaching staff, everyone."

Torres has fast become a Kop favourite during what can only be described as a remarkable first season in English football.

He has already achieved God-like status with the followers in the crowd and admits he was left stunned by the standing ovation he received on being substituted moments after notching his third treble for the Reds.

"It was incredible," he said.

"The roar from the crowd was fantastic and it made the hairs stand up on the back of my neck.

"I feel really lucky and also humble to be loved by the crowd but what I would say is that I love them also.

"They have supported me since I first came to the club and I want to keep on scoring goals for them.

"The Liverpool fans are special and it is an honour for me to play for them, so if I can make them happy then I will be happy."

Meanwhile, manager Rafael Benitez was quick to praise his in-form hitman.

He said: "To score hat-tricks in consecutive home games is a fantastic achievement and everyone at the club is very proud of that. Fernando is on fire at the moment."

For the record, Torres may have equalled Jack Balmer's Anfield record for scoring hat-tricks in successive home games, but Balmer still holds the title for netting three successive trebles for the club in November 1946. It was a remarkable and unprecedented goalscoring achievement that is yet to be repeated.

-liverpool fc tv

[Regaine]

Originally Posted by hawksbay

once again sg was put in the hole n we r looking gd,long may this continue i believe that is where sg shd play week in week out.

When he is on fire everyone in the team does well.

Originally Posted by sex crusader

Small matter lah bro. Every pool fan is so desperate to win the elite title and tht's why when we read that our 'Pillar' are going to leave, we'll worried lor.Give bro Rahl a break ler!At least he contributed construtively

So far sg leaving just only rumours. Nothing confirm .But he will have the whole of summer to think about it. I think he is quite frustrated that he has not tasted preimer league success for quite sometime. Somemore his age is catching up.He would like to make more money for himself before he retires and before his market value drops.

[rahl]

Originally Posted by Regaine

So far sg leaving just only rumours. Nothing confirm .But he will have the whole of summer to think about it. I think he is quite frustrated that he has not tasted preimer league success for quite sometime. Somemore his age is catching up.He would like to make more money for himself before he retires and before his market value drops.

Maybe he has learnt the lesson of Mickey leaving to win more trophies

[rahl]

Originally Posted by ANDYSIAO14

-liverpool fc tv

The Inter match is made for Alonso (recall the outstanding display against Juventus two seasons ago), so if JM can't play, it's not the end of the world. Got to say Alonso's form has improved recently after a terrible spell earlier on.

[SKILLFULL LICK]

Liverpool striker Fernando Torres has been named Barclays Player of the Month

Spain hitman Torres scored four goals in February, including his first Premier League hat-trick against Middlesbrough, to move him into third in the race for the Golden Boot.
The 23-year-old becomes the first Liverpool player - other than Steven Gerrard - to win the award since Danny Murphy in November 2001

Rafa tips Torres to follow the van

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez believes Fernando Torres is capable of breaking an impressive record currently held by Ruud van Nistelrooy.

Torres will run out at Anfield on Saturday for the visit of Newcastle having scored hat-tricks in his last two matches at the stadium.

He will also be presented with the Barclays Player of the Month award for February beforehand.

With 24 goals in 33 games since joining from Atletico Madrid in the summer, Benitez claims Torres believes he will score every time he walks on to a pitch.

So far he has scored 18 league goals, five short of van Nistelrooy's total of 23 in the 2001-02 season for Manchester United, the highest league tally by a foreign player in his Premier League debut season.

Torres is also on course to become the first Liverpool player for 12 years to hit 20 league goals in a season - something Michael Owen, returning to Anfield with Newcastle, never achieved in his time at Liverpool.

For Benitez, Torres' speedy adaptation to English football is a genuine plus.

"We knew when we signed Fernando that he had quality, pace and strength," said the Spanish manager.

"But I am a little surprised to see him scoring so regularly at this level straight away, it is not easy for someone in their first season in England.

"But he believes he can score in every game now and the sort of records that are being mentioned are within his capabilities.

"He has such confidence the prospect of scoring 24 league goals is within him."

Benitez will be forced into changing a winning side against Kevin Keegan's strugglers, with midfielder Javier Mascherano out with a muscle injury.

Benitez could bring in young Brazilian Lucas Leiva or switch Steven Gerrard back to a central midfield role with Dirk Kuyt coming in off the right wing to partner Torres up front, meaning Yossi Benayoun would be likely to start.

Mascherano is expected to be fit for Tuesday's trip to face Inter Milan in the Champions League but right-back Steve Finnan is more doubtful as he struggles with a hamstring problem which will sideline him against Newcastle.

Benitez knows Torres has become the key to Liverpool's ambitions for the remainder of the season after a shockingly inconsistent campaign but he admitted: "Fernando is not the perfect striker yet. He has things he can learn - and you cannot find a perfect manager either!"

The Reds boss also made sure he did not get dragged into commenting on the club's takeover saga, which is close to a solution.

"For us at the moment it is more important to keep our concentration on the matches we have. They are coming fast now, and hugely important," he added.

"I am thinking only of that. Together, myself and the players need to concentrate on the football."

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[Cummon]

Before we take on the Magpies,anyone watch the Devils Vs Pompeys game ?
Soooooo entertaining with Rio Ferdinand as GK

[picu]

Originally Posted by Cummon

Before we take on the Magpies,anyone watch the Devils Vs Pompeys game ?
Soooooo entertaining with Rio Ferdinand as GK

Yes bro, was half watching it and half surfing the web. Commentator mentioned if Portsmouth's name would be on the FA Cup, with all those missed chances by Man Utd. Well could come true as Chelsea is the only big gun left in the cup. Hope Barnsley pip them to it though

[Cummon]

Originally Posted by picu

with all those missed chances by Man Utd

Ferguson is really hurt,he just talked about Treble few days ago !

[Regaine]

Originally Posted by Cummon

Before we take on the Magpies,anyone watch the Devils Vs Pompeys game ?
Soooooo entertaining with Rio Ferdinand as GK

Originally Posted by picu

Yes bro, was half watching it and half surfing the web. Commentator mentioned if Portsmouth's name would be on the FA Cup, with all those missed chances by Man Utd. Well could come true as Chelsea is the only big gun left in the cup. Hope Barnsley pip them to it though

Final score Portsmouth win by 1 nil.A very big upset.

[picu]

Originally Posted by Cummon

Ferguson is really hurt,he just talked about Treble few days ago !

Bah! Don't they learn? Chelsea talked about the Quadruple and lost against Tottenham in the League Cup final! Tottenham talked about the Double and lost 1-0 at home against PSV in the first leg! And now Ferguson too!

Originally Posted by Regaine

Final score Portsmouth win by 1 nil.A very big upset.

May I know why bro Regaine is sad?

[picu]

2-0 to Liverpool at Half-Time! Pennant and Torres!