• Dutch forward to remain at Anfield until 2013 • ‘Since the day I first walked in, I felt welcome’ Dirk Kuyt has agreed an extension to his Liverpool contract until 2013. Photograph: Richard Sellers/Sportsphoto/Sportsphoto Ltd./Allstar Dirk Kuyt has agreed a one-year contract extension to remain at Liverpool until 2013, his management company have announced.
Liverpool were as good as Manchester City were appalling last night. The hosts were inspired by Andy Carroll, who scored twice, either side of a Dirk Kuyt strike on an evening which provided another stirring reminder of how Liverpool have been revived by Kenny Dalglish. As well as further evidence of the potency of the
Stan Kroenke, left, with the Arsenal chairman, Peter Hill-Wood. Photograph: Nick Potts/PA The American businessman Stan Kroenke has taken a controlling stake in Arsenal and has agreed terms for the purchase of the remaining stock which values the club at £731m. Kroenke Sports Enterprises, which has gradually built its stake in the club since first
Kenny Dalglish today confirmed Steven Gerrard will miss the rest of the season. The Liverpool captain underwent surgery last month, but suffered a setback in training last week and subsequently missed Saturday’s clash with West Brom. Dalglish revealed the news during his pre-match press conference at Melwood on Friday morning, though the precise nature of
Basketball star LeBron James is joining forces with renowned hedge-fund manager John Henry and veteran Hollywood producer Tom Werner in a deal that brings together one of the biggest stars in sports and two of the world’s most renowned teams. View Full Image James is averaging 26.6 points per game for the Miami Heat this
Luis Suarez has revealed how Liverpool was his PlayStation team when he was a boy. The Uruguay international supports his first club, Montevideo de Nacional, but that’s not to say Anfield wasn’t on his radar as a youngster. “The whole world knows what history Liverpool have,” Suarez told FourFourTwo. “They are one of the best
Damien Comolli believes the actions of the club’s owners in their first few months in charge have satisfied the fans that Liverpool are moving in the right direction. Subscribe to LFC Weekly>> Fenway Sports Group took over in October and have made a positive impression with the Anfield faithful – particularly by supporting the acquisition
Xabi Alonso has revealed his intention to bring his son up as a die-hard Liverpool supporter. The Spaniard may have swapped Merseyside for Madrid but he remains a big fan of his old club, insisting that his passion for all-things LFC will never fade. “I am still a Liverpool fan and will be forever, absolutely,” Alonso told
Daniel Pacheco enjoyed a debut to remember as he helped Norwich City to a 6-0 thumping of Scunthorpe United on Saturday. The Spanish starlet delighted the crowd playing in his favoured role just behind the striker, and featured for 71 minutes. Pacheco was a constant threat throughout and set up the opening two goals. more>>
Liverpool’s sponsor wants Kenny Dalglish to stay as permanent boss Liverpool’s sponsor wants the club to sign Asian stars to help tap into commercial opportunities in the region. Standard Chartered sponsorship chief Gavin Laws cited Manchester United’s signing of Park Ji-sung as an example of connecting with the Asian market. More >>
Kenny Dalglish insists Steven Gerrard will not be rushed back into the Liverpool team despite his hasty recuperation from groin surgery. The 30-year-old was expected to be out for a month following an operation three weeks ago but he is now back training with the team at Melwood. Asked at his pre-match press conference whether Gerrard would