Latest Photo's from the Spain Camp

(click for bigger versions)

 

 

Reds in final 23-man world cup squads

Holland's World Cup squad: Sander Boschker (FC Twente), Maarten Stekelenburg (Ajax), Michel Vorm (FC Utrecht); Khalid Boulahrouz (Stuttgart), Edson Braafheid (Celtic), John Heitinga (Everton), Joris Mathijsen (Hamburg), Andre Ooijer (PSV Eindhoven), Giovanni van Bronckhorst (Feyenoord), Gregory van der Wiel (Ajax); Ibrahim Afellay (PSV Eindhoven), Nigel de Jong (Manchester City), Demy de Zeeuw (Ajax), Stijn Schaars (AZ Alkmaar), Wesley Sneijder (Inter Milan), Mark van Bommel (Bayern Munich), Rafael van der Vaart (Real Madrid); Ryan Babel (Liverpool), Eljero Elia (Hamburg), Klaas Jan Huntelaar (AC Milan), Dirk Kuyt (Liverpool), Arjen Robben (Bayern Munich), Robin van Persie (Arsenal)

Holland 2 - 1 Mexico - both goals Van Persie

Official Team Photos

(click for bigger versions)

Argentina:

Spain:

Torres Press Conference

Fernando Torres is focussing on the World Cup as Spain trains in Madrid. The press were keen to question the frontman over his Anfield future, but Torres refused to talk about that at the moment. He said:

"The most important thing for me now is the World Cup. My future is the World Cup and then we'll see later.

"For now and hopefully for the next two months the only thing I am thinking about and talking about is the World Cup."

He said he know what is happening behind the scenes, and will no doubt want to make sure the club is stable (as does any Liverpool fan) before he commits his long term future to the club.

"That is one of the ways we need to improve," said the Spain international.

"I know the situation, I speak to the chief executive (Christian Purslow) and Rafa (Benitez) every week and I am aware of what is going on.

"I have tried to stay apart from them and re-focus on the national team so when the World Cup ends, we'll see what happens."

Torres & Reina with Spain Squad

Torres and Reina are pictured in the new Spanish Kit, before posing for the official team photograph

Reds Warm up for World Cup

Liverpool players have been taking part in pre-World Cup International friendlies. Here's how they got on..

Argentina 5 - 0 Canada

Javier Mascherano captained Maradona's side. Maxi Rodriguez nets twice in the first half followed up by goals from Di Maria, Tevez and Sergio Aguero. Lionel Messi was left on the bench.

England 3 - 1 Mexico

This game saw Gerrard, Johnson and Jamie Carragher take part at Wembley. Gerrard clashed heads in the first half, resulting in him wearing a bandage around his head. Glen Johnson scored a stunner with his left-foot in the second half to make it 3-1. The other goals came from Ledley King and Peter Crouch.

Fixtures:
Wednesday 26th May
Netherlands v Mexico, 19:00

Thursday 27th May
Denmark v Senegal, 19:15

Saturday 29th May
Slovakia v Cameroon, 13:00
Spain v Saudi Arabia, 17:00

Sunday 30th May
Japan v England, 13:15

Spain Photo's

Spain squad meet to pose for photographs with Spanish Prince Felipe. 

Pictures from day life

Babel's World Cup Dream... over?

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/latest-news/babel-injury-reports

Babel damaged his hamstring in Holland's pre-world cup training camp.

Babel missed the European Championships in 2008 after tearing ankle ligaments, also in training.

Hicks and Gillett Out Now!

Liverpool pay £1.27 a second.
That is £110,000 per day.

Liverpool is being bled dry.

This has to stop

TOM & GEORGE NOT WELCOME HERE

What can I do?
Join the Spirit Of Shankly: http://www.spiritofshankly.com/join.html £10 to become a member. Stand up for what is right - you have a voice!

Join the Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=124169460933833&ref=ts

Liverpool Duo in Argentina World Cup Squad

Diego Maradona has named his provisional 30-man squad for the world cup. Included are Liverpool's Javier Mascherano and Maxi Rodgriguez. Mascherano is the Argentine captain.

Goalkeepers: Sergio Romero (AZ Alkmaar/Netherlands), Mariano Andujar (Catania/Italy), Diego Pozo (Colon)

Defenders: Nicolas Burdisso (Inter Milan/Italy), Martin Demichelis (Bayern Munich/Germany), Walter Samuel (Inter Milan/Italy), Gabriel Heinze (Marseille/France), Nicolas Otamendi (Velez Sarsfield), Fabricio Coloccini (Newcastle/England), Juan Manuel Insaurralde (Newell's Old Boys), Clemente Rodriguez (Estudiantes), Ariel Garce (Colon)

Midfielders: Javier Mascherano (Liverpool/England), Sebastian Blanco (Lanus), Juan Sebastian Veron (Estudiantes), Jesus Datolo (Olympiacos/Greece), Jose Sosa (Estudiantes), Maximiliano Rodriguez (Liverpool/England), Mario Bolatti (Fiorentina/Italy), Juan Mercier (Argentinos Juniors), Angel Di Maria (Benfica/Portugal), Jonas Gutierrez (Newcastle/England), Javier Pastore (Palermo/Italy)

Forwards: Sergio Aguero (Atletico Madrid/Spain), Diego Milito (Inter Milan/Italy), Martin Palermo (Boca Juniors), Carlos Tevez (Manchester City/England), Gonzalo Higuain (Real Madrid/Spain), Lionel Messi (Barcelona/Spain), Ezequiel Lavezzi (Napoli/Italy)


source

Red's in Dutch Squad

Liverpool's attacking players Dirk Kuyt and Ryan Babel have been included in the 30 man provisional squad. The noticeable absentee is Ruud Van Nistelrooy. The Netherlands have a good chance of going far in this tournament. 


Dutch Squad in full: source

Sander Boschker (FC Twente), Maarten Stekelenburg (Ajax), Piet Velthuizen (Vitesse), Michel Vorm (FC Utrecht); Khalid Boulahrouz (Stuttgart), Joris Mathijsen (Hamburg), Andre Ooijer (PSV Eindhoven), Giovanni van Bronckhorst (Feyenoord), Gregory van der Wiel (Ajax), Ron Vlaar (Feyenoord); Ibrahim Afellay (PSV Eindhoven), Vurnon Anita (Ajax), Otman Bakkal (PSV Eindhoven), Edson Braafheid (Celtic), Wout Brama (FC Twente), Demy de Zeeuw (Ajax), Orlando Engelaar (PSV Eindhoven), John Heitinga (Everton), Nigel de Jong (Manchester City), Stijn Schaars (AZ Alkmaar), David Mendes da Silva (AZ Alkmaar); Ryan Babel (Liverpool), Eljero Elia (Hamburg), Dirk Kuyt (Liverpool), Robin van Persie (Arsenal), Jeremain Lens (AZ Alkmaar)



Also Martin Skrtel, despite lack of match fitness following a lengthy injury, has been included in the Slovakia squad. Click here to see the full squad.
Daniel Agger is in the Danish 30-man squad. Click here to see the full squad for Denmark.

Gerrard, Johnson & Carragher in England World Cup Squad

http://thefa.com/England/News/2010/Provisional-Squad


Fabio Capello names his provisional 30-man squad for the World Cup. The notable inclusion is Liverpool's Jamie Carragher, who retired from international football under the reign of Steve McClaren. But Carra has been persuaded by Capello to come out of retirement for the tournament in South Africa.


Goalkeepers
Joe Hart, David James, Robert Green
Defenders
Leighton Baines, Jamie Carragher, Ashley Cole, Michael Dawson, Rio Ferdinand, Glen Johnson, Ledley King, John Terry, Matthew Upson, Stephen Warnock
Midfielders
Gareth Barry, Michael Carrick, Joe Cole, Steven Gerrard, Tom Huddlestone, Adam Johnson, Frank Lampard, Aaron Lennon, James Milner, Scott Parker, Theo Walcott, Shaun Wright-Phillips
Forwards
Darren Bent, Peter Crouch, Jermain Defoe, Emile Heskey, Wayne Rooney


The Competition begins on June 11th, England's first game is against the United States in Saturday June 12. KO 19.30

Torres in Spain's World Cup Squad

Team in full (link)

Goalkeepers: Iker Casillas (Real Madrid), Jose Reina (Liverpool), Diego Lopez (Villarreal), David De Gea (Atletico Madrid), Victor Valdes (Barcelona).

Defenders: Raul Albiol, Sergio Ramos, Alvaro Arbeloa (all Real Madrid), Joan Capdevila (Villarreal), Gerard Pique, Carles Puyol (both Barcelona), Carlos Marchena(Valencia), Cesar Azpilicueta (Osasuna).

Midfielders: Xabi Alonso (Real Madrid), Cesc Fabregas (Arsenal), Sergio Busquets, Xavi Hernandez, Andres Iniesta (all Barcelona), Marcos Senna (Villarreal), Javier Martinez (Athletic Bilbao), David Silva(Valencia).

Forwards: Daniel Guiza (Fenerbahce), Juan Manuel Mata, David Silva, David Villa (Valencia), Alvaro Negredo, Jesus Navas (both Sevilla), Fernando Torres (Liverpool), Santiago Cazorla (Villarreal), Pedro Rodriguez (Barcelona), Fernando Llorente (Athletic Bilbao).

Captain, My Captain

Steven Gerrard is our Captain,

Steven Gerrard is a Red,

Steven Gerrard plays for Liverpool,

A Scouser Born and Bred.

This is one man who hasn't played anywhere near his best this season. Whether it's family issues troubling him or the shear weight he's been carrying on his shoulder's over the last few years.

If it is the latter then we must reiterate the need for the off field issues to be sorted out asap. 

Now at the end of the season, the times ahead are very worrying for Liverpool. Rumours in the paper about our top two players leaving in the summer, as well as our manager, are unthinkable. I just hope the issues are resolved sooner rather than later and we can get this football club back on track to bring home number 19.

Player of the Season

Pepe Reina is my LFC player of the season.

On countless times the Spaniard  has saved Liverpool from many embarrassing moments. 

Pepe is a man I have a lot of respect for. He has such a big character - exactly what you need to be a successful Liverpool player. He has signed a six year contract, so I hope Liverpool will do him proud and win a trophy or two. I'd love to see him rein act the 'camarero' antics after Spains Euro 2008 win.

Pepe Reina - we salute you!

Liverpool: The Season in Pictures

I put together some photographs that sum up our season, take a look:

http://heatherlump.tumblr.com/post/587017338/the-season-in-pictures

Updates!

Right, I haven't used this blog for a long time so I've decided to finally update it.

Blogspot seems better than tumblr as I can customise it more.. we shall see :)