The video speaks for itself. I have to laugh but I’m a bit shocked too!

For years people have wondered why it is that so many foreign managers come into the English leagues, but English managers hardly ever make the move to foreign leagues.

Ignoring the lack of success that English managers have, domestically and in foreign leagues, for a minute it is surprising that sunny Spain for example doesn’t attract them. Steve McClaren has the answer;

Liverpool today unveiled new signing Robbie Keane, from Spurs, to complete their striking incomings.

Since the sale of Peter Crouch the pressure has been on for Benitez to bring in another known striker. Keane, however, is a very different type of footballer to Crouch so it is interesting to note that Benitez also added 19 year old French striker David Ngog.

At the time of Ngog’s signing many thought he would be another player for the future but Rafa has confirmed that he will be involved in the first team games in the season ahead, much like Lucas last season. (more…)

Liverpool FC today announced the signing of Brazillian goalkeeper Diego Cavalieri from Palmeiras.

Last year’s failure of understudy Charles Itandje was a worry for Manager Rafa Benitez, but the arrival of 25 year old Cavalieri should put his mind at ease. Pepe Reina will continue as first choice ‘keeper but Cavaliere says he’s here to challenge for the No.1 jersey.

It is still unclear who will be 3rd choice keeper for the forthcoming season but the Reds have several options. 22 year old David Martin is the current 3rd choice, but there has been talk of him going on loan to a Championship team. 18 year old Peter Gulacsi played most of the Reserve games last season but he is only on loan until August. Liverpool have an option to buy him at that stage and I expect them to take it. If they don’t they have Danish keeper Martin Hansen and Austalian Dean Bouzanis in the Academy who are both 18.

The pre-season games will no doubt give a better indication of who the 3rd choice might be, starting with Tranmere away this Saturday. That game is live on LFCTV.

Liverpool FC today announced their 2nd signing in as many days. Yesterday it was Swiss right-back Philipp Degen and today it’s Italian left-back Andrea Dossena. These two signings mean that the defensive part of Liverpool’s squad is sorted, and ready for the next season.

Philipp Degen

25 year old Degen, was signed on a free transfer from Borussia Dortmund. He signed a 4 year deal. Before Dortmund he played for FC Basel where he won 2 domestic league titles and gained Champion’s League experience. He is an attacking full-back with pace and strength.

Andrea Dossena

26 year old Dossena signs for £7m from Udinese. He too has signed a 4 year deal and is also described as a strong attacking full-back.

The signing of two attacking full backs (more…)