Benitez moans about fixtures again

The first moan about fixture scheduling of the new season has come from Rafael Benitez.

Benitez said: "It would be interesting to see how the fixtures are done because every year we seem to have a difficult away game.

"It will be tough against a good team and a manager (Harry Redknapp) with experience. But we will try to get all three points."

Rafa: We Don't Need Big Names

Rafa Benitez insists his Liverpool squad does not need any more big-money acquisitions.

Torres, no excuse for reds

Fernando Torres believes Liverpool have the talent and experience to win the title.

Prosecuting lawyer gives his verdict on the Steven Gerrard case

David Turner QC the proscecuting lawyer in the Steven Gerrard case said:

“I was very happy actually. It should be remembered that as a prosecutor, I’m not trying to get a conviction at all costs.

“It will be said Gerrard – like Ken Dodd – should never have been tried in Liverpool. But I do not believe and nor did the trial judge this was a sympathy verdict against the evidence.

“In reality, once it was shown someone else had started the fight and his [Gerrard’s] reaction was almost instantaneous, and although forceful was not brutal, he had a strong case in self-defence.

“[The Recorder of Liverpool, Judge] Henry Globe, in his comments, was really saying that it is not right to think the jury was swayed by local sentiment.

“They listened carefully, they made notes, were obviously highly concerned and made a decision no one can criticise.”

Liverpool refinance concluded

Liverpool's owners have concluded a deal refinance the bank loan they took out to buy the club.

Steven Gerrard Found Not Guilty

Steven Gerrard has been found not guilty of affray after a bar brawl at the Lounge Inn in Southport. The 5 other people involved all pleaded guilty.

Gerrard said: "Can I just say how pleased I am with today’s verdict. I’m glad to put this case behind me and I am really looking forward to the season ahead and concentrating on my football now. I would just like to say a big thank you to my legal team and to my friends and family and everyone at Liverpool Football Club for supporting me."

Gerrard Sorry For Bar Brawl

Steven Gerrard apologised in court for lashing out three times at a man in a bar brawl.

REAL STILL IN HUNT FOR REDS DUO

Real Madrid say they are still hoping to sign both Xabi Alonso and Alvaro Arbeloa from Liverpool.

RAFA - NO DEAL DONE FOR ALONSO

Rafa Benitez has moved to play down talk of Xabi Alonso leaving Liverpool for Real Madrid.