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Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez believes his side are ready to challenge for the title next season.

The Spaniard has been impressed by the progress of his team this term as they have already surpassed the number of points they won in the whole of last season.

Benitez believes Liverpool showed their new found maturity in how they coped with playing with ten men in last weekend's victory over Everton.

"It was a very important game for us, not because of the win, but because my players showed they understand me more and understand what I want," said Benitez.

"What I am looking for in a player is game intelligence, the ability to adapt to the technical conditions on the pitch - and we had that against Everton.

"We still need to improve in some areas but we are progressing and that is the important thing.

"I can't say exactly how close we are to what I want but we are getting closer and closer.

"You need players to use their brains and I believe we are getting a squad like that now.

"I am happy that we are getting closer to challenging for the title.

"I think we have all seen in recent weeks the qualities I saw in the likes of Peter Crouch, Harry Kewell and Luis Garcia."

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SAMBA boss Carlos Parreira has admitted: God, I wish Steven Gerrard was a Brazilian.


Parreira’s boys are favourites to triumph in Germany this summer with a star-studded squad which is the envy of every other country.

He can call on the likes of Ronaldinho, Kaka and Robinho — but there is one Englishman he would love to have in the line-up as well.

And while the rest of the world jealously looks at the riches at Brazil’s beck and call, Parreira himself is doing likewise — at Liverpool skipper Gerrard.

When asked which foreign players he has thought ‘God, I wish he was a Brazilian’, Parreira replied: “Andriy Shevchenko of Milan is a wonderful striker, who can do so many things inside the box, while centre-back

“Alessandro Nesta is among the best in the world. But of the English squad, Gerrard is a wonderful midfield player. He can really play.”

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Liverpool midfielder Bolo Zenden has been ruled out for the rest of the season.

There were hopes that the Dutchman would recover from his cruciate knee surgery in time to play again this term but Rafa doesn't want to rush him back.

He's running again but unnecessary pressure won't be put on him to return until pre-season.

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Liverpool have confirmed they will face Crewe Alexandra as part of their pre-season preparations for next season.  
Dario Gradi's side, who are currently battling to avoid relegation to League One, will host Rafael Benitez's men at Gresty Road on July 22.
  
Ticket news will be announced on Liverpoolfc.tv when available.

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Liverpool have today confirmed they are still talking to a number of parties as they continue their search for investment into the club.  
Following further speculation at the weekend, the Reds have today released a statement which reads as follows.
  
"The board of Liverpool FC has noted the recent press speculation concerning possible third-party investment into the club and can confirm that it is continuing discussions with a number of parties regarding a potential investment of new funds into the club.
  
"Although the structure of any such investment is uncertain, it may include an offer for the entire share capital of the club. Shareholders will be kept updated as appropriate."

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Writing a book on the team you support, while the season it covers unfolds, is always going to be fraught with peril. It's a gamble, to say the least.  


  
After all, only the most masochistic fans are going to want to read about abject mediocrity at their club, should events pan out that way.
  
The same applies to a terrible season, unless there are some pretty startling reasons behind it: the Lithuanian board fires 17 managers before Christmas, before firing themselves; the star striker renounces football in favour of becoming a goats'-cheese maker in the Austrian foothills; and the players mutiny over sugar rationing, taking the tea lady hostage and not leaving the staff canteen for three months.
  
To be blunt, whatever people want to read, I'd rather not be writing about mediocrity or disaster.
  
Last season, when writing "Golden Past, Red Future", I was preparing merely to document the end of the Houllier years and the start of the Benítez era, and to see what happened along the way.
  
That book was commenced in the winter, around the time the Reds crashed out of the FA Cup to Burnley. Hardly an auspicious start. Even now, I cannot believe that it ended in glory in Istanbul. What I hoped was a decent book, even before the final, was made more relevant, thanks purely to the team and their sense of drama. I got lucky.
  
This season, the story is different: less glory, much more consistency. There might still be the hugely satisfying ending, at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium, with a nice symmetry to end its time as a final venue – given the Reds won the first two cup finals held there, back in 2001. But topping Istanbul is not an option.
  
In order to market the upcoming book to the trade in time for its release in June, it had to be officially registered, including the title and ISBN number, as early as January. In many ways it's easier to write a book retrospectively, after the event, but I've felt more connection to the subject matter by writing as the season unfolds; updates to the text can be made up until the presses roll, and once complete, it can be released while still contemporary. Choosing a title at the halfway stage, of course, is far from ideal.
  
At the time, "Red Revival" made perfect sense. Eighteen months of Benítez's reign had seen an undeniable upward curve, steepening this season as the side, if not necessarily able to repeat the highs of 2004/05, were in much better shape on a week-in, week-out basis.
  
But then the Reds hit a bit of a brick wall. For a while, "Red Relapse", "Red Rewind" or "Red Reversal" seemed more apposite. (I never felt tempted by "Red Rot", although that is not to say some book reviewers might feel differently.)
  
The undeniable progress was in danger of being undermined by fatigue and a loss of confidence, particularly to the strikeforce. Most people could still sense the progress, but the hard facts were in danger of becoming circumstantial at best. There's no point in running brilliantly during the first laps of a race, but crawling on hands and knees over the finish line.
  
Between early January and the first week of February, points were dropped at Bolton (where, admittedly, a point and two goals does not constitute a bad result), Manchester United, Birmingham, Chelsea and Charlton. Then, just as the league form stabilised, a tired-looking Reds ran aground against Benfica.
  
Definition
  
What can we take as a definition of 'revival' in the context of Liverpool Football Club? How will we know if it's genuine, or another false dawn? And can any revival stand comparison with the real high points of the club's history? All questions I had to answer.
  
First of all, I'm not someone who expects Liverpool to ever again dominate the English game; at least not in the way the club once did. I can wish, I can dream, but I don't expect.
  
Unlike in years gone by, there are now unique factors at work. Okay, one unique factor –– namely Chelsea. Or more pertinently, Chelsea's money. The game has never seen the like before, and even the great Bob Paisley never had to contend with a club capable of drawing upon apparently limitless funds.
  
All Liverpool can do, in terms of a revival, is be the best it can possibly be in the 'present day'. And some years that will hopefully prove good enough to be crowned Champions.
  
What I like most about Rafa Benítez's achievements so far is that they've connected the club's present with its glorious past. Anything that the current side can do which stands comparison with the halcyon days has to be respected.
  
There was the ten-game league winning run that started in October, that ended one game shy of the 1982 record; the record-breaking run of eleven consecutive clean sheets, encompassing 1,041 minutes of football; the closing in on the record for most clean sheets in a season, which stands at 34, with the Reds on 31 with either seven or eight games remaining (depending on the result in the FA Cup semi-final); and the most points by this stage of a Premiership season.
  
None of these win you awards or trophies, but they do set down a series of markers towards being taken seriously. The more such achievements are chalked up, the greater the sense of progression. To do anything as well as, or better than, the greatest teams of the past is, in its own way, worthy of acknowledgement.
  
That this all took place a year after winning the European Cup is an indication that Benítez's initial success was not a fluke, but part of a building trend. This has been a 'big game' season, and that also propagates a sense of importance; Liverpool Football Club needs to feel important –– part of the elite on merit, not on history alone.
  
Playing in the Super Cup and World Club Championship; still in the European Cup after the New Year, having lost only one of 20 European matches in 2005; in the semi-finals of the FA Cup, having beaten Manchester United in the competition for the first time in 85 years, and having registered a record-breaking 7-0 away win at Birmingham in the quarter-finals; established in the top four, and comfortably so. All these are evidence of improvement.

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Winning percentages
  
Another factor that interests me is the win percentage over the course of a season. The present season's win-rate currently stands at 61.1% in all competitions, and 59.4% in the league. To put that into context, the club's overall record in the top division, over 90 seasons, is 46.98%.
  
Since the Premiership came into play, only one season has seen a better overall win percentage: the Treble season of 2001, with 61.3%. However, the league ratio that year was a far less impressive 52.6%. A year later the league record was better, at a very impressive 63.2%, but the overall record diminished, at 57%.
  
Times have changed, of course. It's indicative of how the goalposts have been moved (metaphorically, of course: this is not about the work of the groundsman) that the current win ratio is, remarkably, even higher than the average across the 18 title-winning season, which stands at 60.2%.
  
In fact, the current season's Premiership win percentage is higher than in five of those title-winning seasons, including twice in the early '80s, with only exceptional seasons like 1978/79 (with 71.4% of games won) and 1987/88 (65%) clearly outstripping the current crop.
  
So in those terms, it's clear to see that the team is in very good health. Of course, teams are ultimately judged on silverware and on league position, and no statistics will alter that fact. But you cannot skip a stage in evolution. You have to become a very good side before you can become a truly great one.
  
For all the signs of progress, I don't expect it to end there. Next season should see the Reds in even better shape, as Rafa attempts to take his work to the next level. The third season is when a manager usually starts to reach the peak of his powers, once he has the player's respect and understanding, and when he has had time to buy specific players for specific roles.
  
That's the whole point of the revival: it isn't to be pleased with how far the Reds have come, and to leave it there. It's to strive for more, and to continue to improve.

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Youth Cup heroes Jack Hobbs, Paul Anderson, Godwin Antwi and Miki Roque were in action for Liverpool reserves against Middlesbrough at the Academy on Tuesday night, and you can now watch extended highlights online.  
Liverpool were unlucky to lose 2-0 on the night as both Middlesbrough goals were down to cruel deflections off defenders Miki Roque and Danny O'Donnell, leaving Reds goalkeeper David Martin wrong footed on both occasions.
  
Liverpool certainly created some good chances with Danny Guthrie and Antonio Barragan lively figures, but try as they might they just couldn't score.
  
To watch the highlights click here>>
  
Sign up for an annual e-Season Ticket today and you'll not only be able to access the best premium video content offering of any football club in the world but you'll also qualify for a brilliant free gift from liverpoolfc.tv.
  
Supporters who take advantage of the special offer will be able to choose from a DVD of Liverpool's Double-clinching FA Cup final victory over local rivals Everton or an exclusive 'We all dream of a team of Carraghers' t-shirt.
  
For those who prefer to wear their love of LFC on their backs, why not choose the t-shirt designed exclusively for new e-Season Ticket holders (oh, and Carragher himself, who was so delighted with the design he nabbed 10 for his friends and family!). Celebrating the legend that is Jamie Carragher and based on the 'Yellow Submarine'-style chant of 'We all dream of a team of Carraghers', the t-shirt comes in Small, Medium, Large and Extra-Large sizes.

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Liverpudlians everywhere were celebrating Merseyside pride as Rafael Benitez's side won the honours in the 3-1 derby win over Everton, and we now invite you to watch the full 90 minutes again online.  
Liverpool dug deep once their inspirational captain Steven Gerrard was sent-off and thoroughly deserved to do a season's double over Everton.
  
Luis Garcia and Harry Kewell both scored fantastic individual goals for the Reds on a day full of high drama at Anfield. Phil Neville also put through his own net and Everton were also reduced to 10 men in the second half following the sending-off of Andy Van der Meyde for elbowing Xabi Alonso.
  

Sign up for an annual e-Season Ticket today and you'll not only be able to access the best premium video content offering of any football club in the world but you'll also qualify for a brilliant free gift from liverpoolfc.tv.
  
Supporters who take advantage of the special offer will be able to choose from a DVD of Liverpool's Double-clinching FA Cup final victory over local rivals Everton or an exclusive 'We all dream of a team of Carraghers' t-shirt.
  
For those who prefer to wear their love of LFC on their backs, why not choose the t-shirt designed exclusively for new e-Season Ticket holders (oh, and Carragher himself, who was so delighted with the design he nabbed 10 for his friends and family!). Celebrating the legend that is Jamie Carragher and based on the 'Yellow Submarine'-style chant of 'We all dream of a team of Carraghers', the t-shirt comes in Small, Medium, Large and Extra-Large sizes.

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Liverpool under-18s are in action later this morning when they make the short trip to Netherton to play local rivals Everton in the Academy derby (kick-off 11am).  
The young Reds will be looking to bounce back from the 1-0 defeat to Derby County in their last outing and avenge their earlier season loss against the Blues.

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Rick Parry today insisted there has been no change in the club's position as the Reds continue their search for investment.  
Liverpool released a statement this morning confirming they were in talks with a number of potential investors.
  
"Due to the reports over the weekend, we were obliged to make a statement and write to shareholders," explained chief executive Rick Parry. "It's a formality, but there has been no change to the situation.
  
"Our position regarding the need for investment has been well documented, not least at February's AGM which was reported extensively by the media at the time.
  
"The Board has not changed its strategy and despite the comments attributed to so called experts this afternoon, this is not fresh news."

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Liverpool have confirmed a new date for their Premiership clash against West Ham United.  
The game will now take place at Upton Park on Wednesday April 26, 2006, kick-off 7.45pm.
  
The original fixture was postponed because of both clubs' participation in the FA Cup semi-finals.

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Peter Crouch is hoping the Reds' recent goals surge will continue at relegation threatened West Bromwich Albion on Saturday.  
The 12 goal striker insisted he was always confident Liverpool would return to scoring form and he knows they must now keep on winning games if they are to have any chance of beating Manchester United in the race for second place.
  
"I think we all knew there was never a problem with us scoring goals but you've got to show that on the pitch, and thankfully in the last couple of weeks we have been showing it," said Crouch.
  
"The win over Everton has given everyone a lot of confidence. We know how big it is to everyone involved in the city and we have beaten them twice now this season and it was just great to be a part of it. Obviously going down to 10 men was difficult but we managed to win the game and play well."
  
Crouch insists that the early sending-off of inspirational captain Steven Gerrard lifted the team even more in the derby, especially after the joyous celebrations from the Everton fans when he left the pitch.
  
"It was a massive blow to us to lose Steven Gerrard because he's a massive player for us and the reaction from the Everton fans when he left the pitch tells you what a good player he is and how crucial he is to our team," added Crouch.
  
"It definitely spurred us on to try and win the game and I think we proved we can live without him. Obviously we are a much better team with him in it but hopefully we proved to everyone we can still battle and win games without him.
  
"We need to win as many games as we can now in the league and finish as high as we can. It will be difficult on Saturday against West Brom as I know from personal experience last season with Southampton that when a team is down at the bottom they fight for every ball and every point they can get. We will be prepared for a battle and if we play to the best of our ability we should win. We are scoring goals and playing well and hopefully that will continue."

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Originally posted by 書2童子 at 2006-3-30 04:11 PM


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Originally posted by chun4728 at 2006-3-30 07:11 PM
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