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West Brom boss Roberto Di Matteo still hopeful on Liverpool striker David Ngog
West Brom are still hopeful they can complete a deal for Liverpool striker David Ngog. Baggies boss Roberto Di Matteo has been pursuing the French player throughout the summer without success
Rafa hopeful over Johnson
Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez insists Glen Johnson is making good progress from his knee injury.
Football - McDermott hopeful over Reading job
Reading caretaker manager Brian McDermott is hoping a shock win over Liverpool will boost his chances of claiming the job permanently.
Boss hopeful on Aquilani
Rafael Benitez is hopeful Alberto Aquilani will be fit to face Wolves.
Liverpool hopeful as Fernando Torres resumes training after four weeks
• Striker may be available for Saturday's visit of Blackburn• George Gillett pockets £180m from sale of ice hockey franchiseRafael Benítez's conviction that Liverpool are over the worst of a turbulent season gained further credence todaywhen Fernando Torres returned to full training for the first time in four weeks. The club are confident their leading goalscorer will be available for Saturday's visit to Blackburn Rovers.Torres last appeared for Liverpool in the damaging Champions League draw in Lyon on 4 November, in an 87-minute display that was his longest outing since suffering w
Rafa hopeful for Torres start
Rafael Benitez hopes that Fernando Torres will be available for Sunday's game at Everton after a late fitness test.
West Ham hopeful of keeping top stars after nine-month debt extension
West Ham hope the club will be stabilised for the rest of the season by a nine-month extension of the moratorium on debt repayments owed by the club’s owners Straumur.
Liverpool down and on their way out - but defiant Rafa Benitez remains hopeful of a miracle
Rafa Benitez insisted his job was not under threat before calling for a miracle in the wake of another crushing setback in the Champions League.
Rafa hopeful over Torres
Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is hopeful Fernando Torres will be able to avoid an operation on his troublesome hernia injury.
Rafa ref rant: Liverpool boss Benitez rages as Spurs upset his title hopefuls
Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez blew his top at match officials as Liverpool crashed to a 2-1 defeat at rejuvenated Tottenham. Referee Phil Dowd ignored two penalty appeals.
Rafa ref rant: Liverpool boss Benitez hit by spot of bother as Spurs upset his title hopefuls
Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez blew his top at match officials as Liverpool crashed to a 2-1 defeat at rejuvenated Tottenham. Assistant Sammy Lee was sent off after referee Phil Dowd ignored two penalty appeals.
Tykes hopeful on Hammill
Simon Davey is looking to push through a deal for Liverpool winger Adam Hammill.
Pellegrini hopeful over Alonso
Manuel Pellegrini has not given up hope of finally signing Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso.
Rafael Benítez hopeful striker transfer targets not deterred by Robbie Keane's failure
• Manager seeking to complement Torres and Gerrard pairing• Valencia's David Silva a potential target for LiverpoolRafael Benítez has said Robbie Keane's torment at Liverpool will not deter any proven striker from wanting to complement Fernando Torres and Steven Gerrard when he delves back into the transfer market this summer.Liverpool accepted a potential loss of £3.5m on Keane in February when he was sold back to Tottenham Hotspur just six months after fulfilling his boyhood dream to join the Anfield club, having made 28 appearances for Benítez's title-chasing team. Keane was subst
Real Madrid hopeful Perez targets Ronaldo, Fabregas and Alonso
Real Madrid's wannabe president Florentino Perez is risking the wrath of Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool by revealing his player wish list.
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