Deeply shocked to discover this, but seeing is believing and here is proof positive that Permiership ref Steve Bennet was in cahoots with Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson @ Old Trafford last Sunday when Javier Mascherano was sent off for asking to go to the toilet.
The live Champions League draw @ 12:00 today gave us an all English clash between Liverpool and Arsenal.
Whilst trawling the Forums over @ the Liverpool Echo, came across this post where the exact draw was predicted @ 10:28 am this morning claiming that the draw was already done and dusted?
Replies to this post also claim that they were unable to place a bet on the result on the draw today, bookmakers not giving any reasons why.
Something smells, gonna check to see if they have the Gold Cup winner on there as well.
UPDATED: Article pulling together reaction and further details now up on the Liverpool Daily Post Site
Fantastic news out of Anfield for a change. From the Liverpool Echo.
JAVIER MASCHERANO’S long-running transfer saga has been finally concluded with the Argentinian midfielder putting pen to paper on a four-year contract at Anfield.
Today marks the first anniversary of the takeover of Liverpool FC by George Gillett and Tom Hicks.. Liverpool Echo’s Tony Barrett examines the impact the American duo have had on the club over the past 12 months.
Great piece in the Liverpool Echo today, part 2 tomorrow 7th Feb.
Will Hicks and Gillette see sense and do one? I guess they will, if the price is right.
Forums over @ Liverpool Echo warming up with apparent insider information that Hicks has sold his share of Liverpool FC to Dubai International Capitol (DIC).
I hope this is true, certainly Gillet has been conspicuous by his absence, not once have we heard a peep out of the man that originally brought Hicks in as a silent partner, certainly the loudest silent partner I have ever heard. All statements recently concerning the refinancing of the loan originally taken out with RBS to finance the purchase of Liverpool FC, and the new stadium details have come from Hicks.
Hopefully the refinancing was just the yanks way of strengthening their bargaining hand to get a better price for the club than prior to the new deal.
Liverpool got their first victory of 2008 with a 3 – 0 win over Sunderland at Anfield on Saturday. If the behind the scenes situation can be resolved also over the next few days, maybe we will see a semblance of stability at the club for the remainder of a season that may end up a write off. The Premiership is far out of reach, we remain in the FA Cup with a kind draw against Barnsley, and face Inter Milan in the last 16 of the Champions League in the first leg at Anfield on 19th Feb.
Here’s hoping Red Lady’s info is spot on, and we can move on from the Yanky nightmare!
Updates as they occur, all is rumour and conjecture so far (as with the earlier Aimar post)
Maybe I should stay away from the forums and rumour sites, but these days I cling to the slight sniff of a chance that G & H will do one!
Liverpool Echo reporting what has also started to float round the less trustworthy rumour sites, that Pablo Aimar may be being lined up to come to Liverpool in the January transfer window.
Have wanted to see Aimar at Anfield since Rafa arrived, only rumour at the moment, but I am getting deja-vu, like when Hollier brought in Jari Litmanen. I thought this would be the final part of the jigsaw and Litmanen would be free to roam and express himself in front of the midfield, behind the striker/s bagging a few as well. For some reason Litmanen was sadly under used. Lets hope the same does not occur if Aimar comes to Anfield. Of all the rumours currently doing the rounds, this is the one I am praying comes true.
Nice friend for Javier as well eh, then bring in Messi in the summer :O)