Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish has revealed that he was interested in taking over as Reds manager after the departure of Rafa Benitez, but was snubbed by managing director Christian Purslow and chairman, Martin Broughton. Dalglish made the revelations in his new book “Dalglish in his own words”. Liverpool eventually appointed Fulham’s Roy Hodgson as Benitez’s … Read more
Liverpool have strengthened their midfield with the acquisition of midfielder Raul Meireles from FC Porto. The club stated on its official website ( liverpoolfc.tv) that it had paid 14 million euros for Meireles’ services. The Reds were looking for reinforcements following the summer departures of Alberto Aquilani and Javier Mascherano to Juventus and Barcelona respectively. … Read more
Carlo Ancelotti has said that his Chelsea side are playing “Playstation Football” at this moment and if that continues, we could easily see a repeat of the 7-0 thrashing Chelsea inflicted upon Stoke when the latter last came visiting to Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea have started their Premier League defence with two consecutive 6-0 wins and are huge favourites to beat Tony Pulis’ Stoke this weekend.