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Posted on Thursday, 8th April 2010 by David Tully

When Damien Plessis joined Liverpool from Lyon in the summer of 2007, there was optimism that the young French midfielder would make a quick progression from reserve team action to first …

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Tags: Arsenal, Carling Cup, Champions League, Crewe, Damien Plessis, David Ngog, Emirates, Gary Ablett, Lazio, Liverpool, Lucas Leiva, Lyon, Premier League, Rafa Benitez, Sunderland, Tottenham
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Posted on Wednesday, 7th April 2010 by David Tully

Talking today at his press conference on the eve of the Europa League Quarter Final second leg tie against Benfica, Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez has stated there is a possibility that his …

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Tags: Albert Riera, Anfield, Angel Di Maria, Chris Mavinga, Daniel Agger, Emiliano Insua, Europa League, Fabio Aurelio, Fabio Coentrao, Glen Johnson, Jamie Carragher, Liverpool, Lucas Leiva, Maxi Pereira, Maxi Rodriguez, Nabil El Zhar, Rafa Benitez, Ryan Babel, Steven Gerrard, Yossi Benayoun
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Posted on Thursday, 1st April 2010 by David Tully

I will be shocked if Lucas doesn’t start in midfield with Steven Gerrard reverting back to his support striker role against Benfica tonight, but Rafa Benitez yesterday decided to make a …

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Tags: Anfield, Barcelona, Benfica, Bolton Wanderers, Chelsea, Europa League, Liverpool, Lucas Leiva, Manchester United, Portsmouth, Premier League, Rafa Benitez, Steven Gerrard, Sunderland
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Posted on Monday, 29th March 2010 by David Tully

It is very rare for a former Man Utd player to praise a team from the red half of Liverpool, and in fact it has been even rarer this season for an opposition manager to praise Liverpool’s …

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Tags: Alberto Aquilani, Anfield, Benfica, Black Cats, Dirk Kuyt, Fernando Torres, Jamie Redknapp, Javier Mascherano, Liverpool, Lucas Leiva, Manchester United, Maxi Rodriguez, Rafa Benitez, Ryan Babel, Steve Bruce, Steven Gerrard, Sunderland
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Posted on Saturday, 27th March 2010 by David Tully

Right - Rafa’s comments on Alberto Aquilani seemed to be right on the mark as to where the Italian midfielder is at. I’m glad to hear that he saw promising signs in the Portsmouth …

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Tags: Alberto Aquilani, Dirk Kuyt, Edwin Van der Sar, Fernando Torres, Javier Mascherano, Lille, Liverpool, Lucas Leiva, Manchester United, Maxi Rodriguez, Old Trafford, Portsmouth, Rafa Benitez, Steven Gerrard, Wayne Rooney
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Posted on Friday, 26th March 2010 by Matthew Cain

The overhaul of the reserve team and academy setup is not something that will pay off in a season, or one which can be measured by results on the pitch. This is just as well because it's …

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Tags: Barcelona, Chelsea, Christopher Buchtmann, Daniel Ayala, Daniel Pacheco, Danny Guthrie, Danny Murphy, Emiliano Insua, FA Youth Cup, Frank McParland, Gerardo Bruna, James McCarthy, Jamie Carragher, Javier Mascherano, Jay Spearing, Joe Kennedy, Kenny Dalglish, Kirkby Academy, Krisztian Nemeth, Lauri Dalla Valle, Liverpool, Lucas Leiva, Martin Kelly, Michael Ngoo, Nabil El Zhar, Nathan Eccleston, Raheem Sterling, Real Madrid, Rodolfo Borrell, Southend United, Stephen Darby, Wigan
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Posted on Wednesday, 24th March 2010 by David Ryder

It has been argued by many that Rafa Benitez has assembled a squad in his six seasons at the club which has become ever reliant on two of its main talismen.  Steven Gerrard and Fernando …

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Tags: Alberto Aquilani, Antonio Nunez, Daniel Agger, Emiliano Insua, Fabio Aurelio, Fernando Torres, Glen Johnson, Harry Kewell, Jan Kromkamp, Javier Mascherano, Josemi, Lucas Leiva, Mark Gonzalez, Martin Skrtel, Maxi Rodriguez, Nabil El Zhar, Pepe Reina, Philipp Degen, Portsmouth, Rafa Benitez, Sebastian Leto, Steven Gerrard, Xabi Alonso
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Posted on Tuesday, 23rd March 2010 by David Ryder

Whilst Rafa Benitez’s men put in an admirable performance against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday, the defeat makes the aim of fourth-place an extremely difficult proposition …

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Tags: Alberto Aquilani, Anfield, Aston Villa, Birmingham, Blackburn, Burnley, Goodison Park, Hull, Javier Mascherano, Lucas Leiva, Manchester City, Manchester United, Rafa Benitez, Ryan Babel, Stoke, Sunderland, Tottenham, Wolves
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Posted on Monday, 22nd March 2010 by David Tully

We all know the situation. We are relying on three other teams to slip up so we can take fourth spot now. Rafa’s guarantee of Champions League football next season looks ever further away …

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Tags: Alberto Aquilani, Arsenal, Champions League, Dirk Kuyt, Jamie Carragher, Javier Mascherano, Lille, Liverpool, Lucas Leiva, Manchester City, Manchester United, Old Trafford, Rafa Benitez, Ryan Babel, Wigan, Wolves, Yossi Benayoun
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Posted on Tuesday, 16th March 2010 by David Tully

Mark Lawrenson’s comments that even if Rafa Benitez’s side finish in fourth position this season, the manager should still leave because the side has gone “backwards” during his …

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Tags: Daniel Agger, Danny Murphy, Didi Hamann, Emiliano Insua, Fernando Torres, Gerard Houllier, Glen Johnson, Harry Kewell, Javier Mascherano, Jerzy Dudek, John Arne Riise, Lucas Leiva, Mark Lawrenson, Maxi Rodriguez, Michael Owen, Pepe Reina, Portsmouth, Rafa Benitez, Ryan Babel, Sami Hyypia, Steve Finnan, Wigan
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