Friday, March 23, 2007

Rafa going, no staying, no going, not staying...

DAILY STAR
Liverpool's new American owners want Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher to sign on the dotted line at Anfield for life.

Steven Gerrard has told his England team-mates to stop hiding behind excuses and start proving they can be giants of the international game.

THE GUARDIAN
Real Madrid have set their sights on luring Jose Mourinho from Chelsea after Rafael Benitez finally pledged his future to Liverpool.

THE INDEPENDENT
Rafael Benitez has vowed to resist the anticipated lure of Real Madrid after receiving assurances from Liverpool's new owners George Gillett and Tom Hicks that substantial transfer funds would be placed at his disposal this summer.

This all sounds positive, really can't be arsed with England though - bring on Arsenal...

Thursday, March 22, 2007

Rafa the gaffer to stay, Bellamy to link up with O'Neil?

DAILY MIRROR
Rafael Benitez insists he will stay at Liverpool amid speculation that Real Madrid want him as their next manager.

DAILY STARMartin
O'Neill will be handed a £30million warchest to strengthen the Aston Villa squad in the summer. Craig Bellamy, Steve Sidwell and David Nugent are among O'Neill's targets.