A new tally for the season

Paul Merson, beloved by off licenses and feared by Gamblers Anonymous, has always struck an in-depth opinion on the football latest. By in-depth, I mean we would literally have to drill into that rock of a brain to see what the heck he is thinking to say such things. Before he said on Tuesday, “Paying 50 million for Messi would be a gamble” , we cannot argue with him there, he is after all the expert, Merson said something else.

“Torres will score more goals this season than Suarez and Carroll together”

Oh really Paul?

Let us see if that comes to be. Henceforth, I’ll be keeping a tally after each game to see who victors this statement. It will be interesting won’t it? I daresay Torres will score quite a few goals for the blues, provided he avoids any treacherous slippy grass surfaces and avoids twisting his leg. I know Chelsea are loaded rich, but after so many medical bills and leg replacements, you’ll be having stern conversations with bank managers.

The tally has begun. If our Luis’ goal stands from last night, I believe that makes Team Carroll-Suarez at 1?

Carroll-Saurez : 1 (subject to FA learning physics)
Torres : 0

In other news, our old friend Mascherano has gave another interview from the Barcelona bench. He gives the world his insight on Torres leaving the club, and especially, his manner on he did leave.

“I was not surprised about what happened with Fernando. When I left Liverpool, it looked as if I killed someone”

Of course you killed someone. You killed yourself. In the justification of your greedy heart you went off to Barcelona to let your arse conduct heat for everyone else who would be lodging on the sub bench.

“when the reality is that Liverpool didn’t show the interest in keeping us in the club.”

I’m sorry? What? If I remember correctly, Rafa did not say “Cherrio!” to yourself. I am positive he had extensive conversations with you about how you where in the teams future, and held a vital role. If ‘showing an interest’ is clinging to your leg and the airport begging you not to go, sorry mate, you are not bigger than this club, and never will be. You decided one day, I don’t want to play for this club anymore. Of course we are not going to stop you, only clubs like Manchester United would bloat a players wallet to make them stay and play for them.

“The most important players didn’t leave the club well.”

Xabi Alonso does not exactly have a death-threat hanging over his head? In fact, he has even popped over to see us play once in a while, where the heck have you been o’ devoted fucko? Ah yes, can’t let that plastic sufrace get cold now can we? Even in Spain? No, ah right then. Albert Reira left this club very well, it was a sound tactical operation to convince ANYONE to take the useless moany lump, but by god we did it. Did not leave well? It was a roaring success Masch a few to stage that parade for him, but it was worth it.

Either way, Masch has what he wants, we will wait for his next annual murmurings that are about Liverpool, and not Barcelona, yet again.

In conclusion, our new tally for the season, Carroll-Saurez v Torres has begun. Lets get it on.

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The Daily Antoine 2/9/2010 Liverpool FC News Digest

Today would have been Bill Shankly’s 97th Birthday, YNWA Happy Birthday Bill, you are always in our hearts.

The club has submitted the 21 man squad for the EPL more…
(Why 21, I thought it was 25)

Gyan “I was right to reject Liverpool for Sunderland” more…
(Does this guy know anything about the EPL?)

Konchesky claims that Danny Murphy convinced him to join Liverpool more…
(Danny is a legend)

Paul will make his LFC debut in Carra’s testimonial more…
(Y.N.W.A.)

Speaking of Carra, here is a good write up on how his injury at Blackburn changed his career more…
(True, Carra came back strong that year)

He wants to win silverware more…
(Great attitude)

Christian Poulsen claims that the tough schedule will help us more…
(I hope so)

Phil Thompson claims that the team will need Torres more than ever now more…
(Agree)

Messi hails Masch’s arrival at Barca more…
(Seeing him in the Barca shirt makes me sick)

Masch claims that the club lied more…
(Javier you took your frustration out on the wrong people, the fans did nothing to you. After the performance against Arsenal you had gained a lot of respect but then threw it away when you did not feature against City. You went from Hero to Zero in less than one week.)

The transfer window is barely shut and they are already speculating about January, talk of Hodgson going after Honda more…
(Unless H&G  don’t sell we will not get Honda, Toyota or Mazda)

The Daily Antoine 13/8/2010 LFC News Digest

Happy Friday the 13th, the last time we had a Friday the 13th in August was 6 years ago.
Michael Owen left Liverpool that day looking for a bigger club, he is still looking.

Poulsen claims that he has alot to prove more…
(YNWA)

The Great Dane is ready to make an early start more…
(Sunday? :-) )

Hicks & Gillett could face a £20 million penalty from the bank if the club is not sold by the end of August more…
(We will end up paying that, the transfer money from Mascherano probably)

And this report claims that Tom Hicks kept his investment in Liverpool separate from his other holdings to protect himself should Liverpool fail more…
(Disgusting)

Reports from Spain suggest that Barca & LFC have reached  a deal for Masch, Cash + Hleb more…
(That will not be bad)

Stevie G is pumped up and ready to build on the England win more…
(YNWA Stevie, lets do it)

The skipper however feels that the England u-turn can take time more…
(As long as the Liverpool u-turn doesn’t we are ok)

Danny Wilson believes that his move to Liverpool will progress his game more…
(YNWA)

Gera plays down Reds link more…
(Humm)

Boro have denied Brad Jones exit reports more…
(Why is every signing like that? up and down, back and forth)

Fabergas and Van Persie might not feature on Sunday more…
(Well, we are without Torres so that should even things out a little)

But Pepe Reina is set to start more…
(Pintame! :-) )

According to a report the club has told the Spanish clubs to forget Pacheco more…
(Excellent)

Jonjo & Sterling have been called up for England U19 more…
(YNWA)

And the Liverpool youngsters win big in Ireland more…
(YNWA)

More talks of Lukaku more…
(I don’t think we can compete with Chelsea)

Jamie Redknapp claims that Gerrard kept Rafa in his job more…
(That is a ridiculous statement)

And Bruce takes a swipe at Rafa more…
(Rafa left 2 months ago, he needs to get a grip. If you want to keep attacking Rafa then go to AC Milan, can that big head fit in the San Siro?)

Fergie fears that Man Utd will not finish in the top four more…
(Welcome to the club)

Here are the EPL kits more…
(Everton’s away is so Pink)

The Daily Antoine 23/6/2010 LFC News Digest

Soto is the first Liverpool player to return home after Greece are eliminated while Masch & Maxi move on more…
(Good Luck to Mascherano & Maxi)

Looks like Jovanovic is having a change of heart more…
(If this is true that really sucks)

R.B.S. is ready to turn up the heat on Hicks & Gillett more…
(About time)

According to the Guardian, Hodgson will be appointed today more…
(If he is we all need to support him)

Dalglish could quit if Hodgson is appointed as manager more…
(When I first suggested that this could happen I was called every name in the book. But of course the morons who attacked me personally will not apologise now)

Purslow insists that no player will be leaving Liverpool before a new manager is appointed more…
(Let us see)

Stevie claims that the England players have let their country down more…
(Take it easy Stevie)

More talk on Barca wanting Torres more…
(Thank God it is the Daily Mail)

The Daily Antoine 23/4/2010 LFC News Digest

Disappointing result last night however it is still half time, remember that we lost the first legs to Lille and Benfica too.

Rafa is up-beat despite the loss more…
(It is only half time)

Reina laments ugly loss more…
(We will beat them at Anfield)

And Stevie is getting ready for the big night more…
(We all are)

Masch hopes that Torres can feature in the Europa League final should Liverpool make it more…
(That would be awesome news)

However Mancini is chasing El Nino more…
(KEEP OFF)

Rafa warns City to stay away from Torres more…
(His armband proved he was a Red)

Rushie expects Rafa to stay at Liverpool more…
(YNWA, I agree with Rushie)

Kuyt  is being sued for some unpaid bills more…
(Looks like Dirk was scammed)

There is an ugly rumour about Stevie’s personal life more…
(If I can recall this is the third different rumour that I have heard about Stevie this year and the other two were false so I would think that this is most probably false too)

Former LFC player Alvaro Arbeloa is being chased by Juventus more…
(To the Juve fans, why don’t you just become Liverpool fans if you like our manager and players so much?)

And finally, Celtic fans have pushed Gerry’s Y.N.W.A. to No 15 in the UK download charts more…
(Let us help it reach No 1 it is our anthem after all)

Tweet of the Day
Fulham were caught in a bad traffic jam on the way to Hamburg. Hodgson made the players get out the bus & workout on the motorway, LOL

Lineup vs Blackburn (The Maxi-El Nino Reunion)

Torres starts together with former Atletico team-mate Maxi while Carra moves to the middle, looks like Mascherano will be playing as right back.

Starting XI : Reina, Masch, Aurelio, Agger, Carra, Lucas, Gerrard, Yossi, Kuyt, Maxi, Torres

Subs : Cavalieri, Aquilani, Babel, Insua, Ngog, Kelly, Ayala