Success or failure for Brendan Rodgers in his first year?

Brendan Rodgers' much-heralded arrival at Anfield last summer was marketed as the return of Bill Shankly’s ghost by the more optimistic sections of the Liverpool support. Others saw him as the latest in a long line of managers good at working on a budget but unable to handle the pressures of a big club and the big chequebook that goes with it. Who was right?

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Top 5 Eye-Catching Deadline Day Deals

In the history of transfer deadline day there have been several eye-catching signings made by clubs. Whether they are desperate last minute buys or if they are made to make a statement of intent they always make the headlines. I’m sure

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West Ham chasing Chelsea star

 

The Metro is reporting that West Ham chairman David Sullivan is hoping to persuade Romelu Lukaku to join the club on loan next season from Chelsea.

With the East End club having already put a bid on the table

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Liverpool dealt blow as €8m defensive target opts to move elsewhere

Liverpool may not have lost a game in nine outings, but it looks as though they will miss out on centre-back target or Aurelien Chedjou, as the Cameroon international looks to join Galatasaray. The deal is a major blow for Reds who thought the deal was all but done after the 27-year-old's comments recently to Sky Sports.

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Liverpool midfielder told he can leave for right price

The whole of Liverpool are celebrating now as they read that Stuart Downing may be on the way out of the club. However, cheers turn to hands over faces as they realise it could only be on a loan deal. It's better than nothing, eh Reds?

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Will one of Europe's finest forwards be moving this summer?

Well, AS Monaco have been playing great football with their coach Claudio Ranieri and next season could even challenge current French champions for the title.

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Liverpool look to Premier League defender to bolster their backline

Brendan Rodgers is set to ditch the 'youth only' philosophy and swoop for Manchester City centre-back Kolo Toure to shore up his backline after the retirement of Jamie Carragher. The Ivorian is available on a free transfer next month and is seen as the perfect fit for the Reds defence.

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Andy Carroll's Liverpool future over before it has began

It is easy to forget that Andy Carroll is actually a Liverpool player and is not already a West Ham player given how seamlessly he has fitted into the Hammers fold this term compared to looking like the white elephant that he did at Anfield. With that in mind there is no surprise to hear the Metro reporting that Carroll is West Ham's main target for the summer.

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West Ham make the permanent signing of Andy Carroll their “top priority”

With a decent enough season and with glimpses of the form which saw him being the star man in Newcastle’s promotion back into the Premier League a few seasons ago and led to his transfer to Liverpool for £35 million, but with little opportunities on Merseyside, Sam Allardyce think the big number 9 should seek pastures new in London.

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Bradford City moving back in the right direction (video)

Bradford City’s long winter of discontent since relegation from the Premier League is finally at an end. Promotion from League One is not exactly the most box office of achievements, but it is certainly a step in the right direction. When you couple that with their remarkable run to the League Cup final, you would have to say that Bradford have had one of their most successful seasons. To put their recent achievements into context, let’s take a look at their steepest of declines.

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Michael Owen - A Career Remembered (Video)

Michael Owen was a childhood hero for most 90s kids who watched football. He scored on his first team debut for Liverpool against Wimbledon in 1997 which saw him catch the eye of the nation. It was in the 1998 World Cup where he

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The greatest saves (video)

It’s often said that goals win matches, and statistically speaking that is obviously true. However, a great save can help avoid a defeat – and in some cases provide a team with the inspiration and confidence needed to go on and win a game. Let’s take a moment to looks back at some of the greatest saves caught on camera.

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Liverpool to raid relegated Premier League club for star assets

 

The Express reports that Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers hasn’t wasted any time in targeting relegated Wigan’s prized assets.

The Lancashire club were finally and almost mercifully put out

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Are Chelsea finally seeing the old Fernando Torres? (Video)

I've watched a lot of Chelsea this season, mostly to watch the 'three amigos', but also to keep a close eye on the £50million let down that is Fernando Torres.

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Discuss: Are modern advances stunting our national team's growth?

 

England coach Gary Neville recently joined national manager Roy Hodgson in bemoaning the fact that young English players aren’t getting the chance to make their breakthrough into Premier League teams.

Both were specific in blaming the influx of foreign players for

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