Liverpool Echo

ROY HODGSON has backed his major summer signings Raul Meireles and Paul Konchesky to instantly show why he has brought them to Anfield.

ROY HODGSON believes Liverpool’s decision to nurse Fernando Torres back to full fitness is poised to reap handsome rewards.

HANGING proudly on the walls in the foyer of Liverpool’s Academy are a number of powerful images which showcase the achievements of some esteemed graduates.

SOMETIMES in life you get presented with an opportunity that is too good to be true but, ultimately, has to be turned down.

FREED Liverpool FC fan Michael Shields today claimed how he was “abandoned” by the British government after his pardon and release from jail.

SOMETIMES in life you get presented with an opportunity that is too good to be true but, ultimately, has to be turned down.

BIRMINGHAM CITY is usually one of the most tricky games a team can face on its travels during a season.

WALES manager John Toshack is set to clarify his position today after considerable speculation in recent days that he is poised to quit.

FABIO CAPELLO is happy to see Steven Gerrard loving life back in central midfield – but confirmed he won’t be staying on as England manager beyond the 2012 European Championships.

BIRMINGHAM is usually one of the most tricky games a team can face on its travels during a season.

RIO FERDINAND will soon be back at full fitness and that, inevitably, means Steven Gerrard’s tenure as England’s permanent captain will finally come to an end.

ROY HODGSON today challenged Dani Pacheco to build on his encouraging start to the season and show he can provide Liverpool with a potent striking option.

LIVERPOOL goalkeeper Pepe Reina accepted full respons- ibility after his slip helped Argentina on their way to a resounding 4-1 victory over world champions Spain last night.

ENGLAND captain Steven Gerrard was in bullish mood after seeing his side “tear apart” Switzerland in last night’s Euro 2012 qualifier in Basle.

LIVERPOOL Reserves claimed their second point of the 2010-11 season as they came from behind twice in an 2-2 draw with Newcastle United.

ROY HODGSON was today coming to terms with the sickening blow of losing the services of Dirk Kuyt for a month.

LIVERPOOL’S preparations for Sunday’s trip to Birmingham City have suffered a major blow after Dirk Kuyt injured his shoulder on international duty

STEVEN GERRARD has urged Wayne Rooney to repeat the heroics he showed against Bulgaria and called for all focus to be switched onto tomorrow’s crucial Euro 2012 qualifier with Switzerland.

ROY HODGSON fears Liverpool will be unable to truly move forward until the club is finally sold.

FORMER Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy believes Steven Gerrard should be made England’s permanent captain.