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Anfield Agony For Keeper Brad

Anfield Agony For Keeper Brad

AUSTRALIAN keeper Brad Jones suffered double agony at Anfield with a dislocated finger in the warm up forcing him to miss Middlesbrough's 2-1 defeat by Liverpool. 24 Aug 2008
Benitez Expects Gerrard Response

Benitez Expects Gerrard Response

LIVERPOOL manager Rafael Benitez is confident striker Fernando Torres can seal his place in the club's record books and has backed skipper Steven Gerrard to rediscover his fitness and form. 23 Aug 2008
Benitez Committed to Reds

Benitez Committed to Reds

RAFAEL Benitez has distanced himself from claims that he has been close to resigning as Liverpool manager - and once again made it clear to his club's power brokers why Gareth Barry was his principal summer transfer target. 17 Aug 2008
Barry Saga Not My Fault - Benitez

Barry Saga Not My Fault - Benitez

RAFAEL Benitez has blamed the Liverpool hierarchy for the protracted Gareth Barry transfer saga. 16 Aug 2008
Rafa Calls for Urgent Improvement

Rafa Calls for Urgent Improvement

RAFAEL Benitez finds himself and his rocky Liverpool side under pressure before a ball has even been kicked in the new Premier League campaign. 15 Aug 2008
Benitez Relieved After Sub-Standard Showing

Benitez Relieved After Sub-Standard Showing

RAFAEL Benitez admitted his relief at the desperate goalless draw Liverpool achieved to keep their Champions League dreams alive. 14 Aug 2008
Benitez Hails Strikers

Benitez Hails Strikers

RAFAEL Benitez reckons he has a strike force as good as anything in Europe as he prepares Liverpool for Wednesday night's Champions League qualifier. 13 Aug 2008
Benitez Focused on Liege Test

Benitez Focused on Liege Test

DEFIANT Rafael Benitez has declared himself 'completely calm' as he approaches Liverpool's crucial Champions League qualifier against Standard Liege. 13 Aug 2008
Benitez Says Xabi Could Still Go

Benitez Says Xabi Could Still Go

RAFAEL Benitez is still refusing to rule out that he could sell Xabi Alonso despite the astonishing support the star has received from fans. 9 Aug 2008
Benitez Drops Strong Barry Hint

Benitez Drops Strong Barry Hint

RAFAEL Benitez has promised to bring in one more top player this summer but refused to confirm that it would be Gareth Barry. 9 Aug 2008
Torres and Keane Impress Benitez

Torres and Keane Impress Benitez

LIVERPOOL manager Rafael Benitez declared himself pleased with the first outing of new strike force Fernando Torres and Robbie Keane after the Merseyside club cruised to a 4-0 win over Rangers in their challenge match at Ibrox. 3 Aug 2008
Benitez Looks Back to Prove He Can Go Forward

Benitez Looks Back to Prove He Can Go Forward

FOUR years after walking into Anfield, Rafael Benitez still refuses to accept that Liverpool have reached the stage where they do not have the financial muscle to seriously challenge for the title. 1 Aug 2008
Benitez to Give Youngsters a Chance

Benitez to Give Youngsters a Chance

RAFAEL Benitez will give his supporting cast the chance to shine tomorrow in Liverpool's first pre-season friendly. 11 Jul 2008
Torres Reveals Anfield Inspirations

Torres Reveals Anfield Inspirations

LIVERPOOL striker Fernando Torres believes pressure from Rafael Benitez and inspiration from Steven Gerrard have helped him to become a global superstar and European champion. 5 Jul 2008
Benitez: We Can Lift Title

Benitez: We Can Lift Title

LIVERPOOL manager Rafael Benitez admits winning the Barclays Premier League title would represent the greatest achievement of his career. 29 Jun 2008
Benitez Happy and Committed to Liverpool

Benitez Happy and Committed to Liverpool

RAFA Benitez has insisted he is "100% committed" to Liverpool despite the club's poor financial results. 10 Jun 2008