Liverpool sponsor wants club to buy Asian stars

  Liverpool’s sponsor wants Kenny Dalglish to stay as permanent boss   Liverpool’s sponsor wants the club to sign Asian stars to help tap into commercial opportunities in the region. Standard Chartered sponsorship chief Gavin Laws cited Manchester United’s signing of Park Ji-sung as an example of connecting with the Asian market.  More >>

Kenny: We won’t rush Gerrard

Kenny Dalglish insists Steven Gerrard will not be rushed back into the Liverpool team despite his hasty recuperation from groin surgery. The 30-year-old was expected to be out for a month following an operation three weeks ago but he is now back training with the team at Melwood. Asked at his pre-match press conference whether Gerrard would

Gerrard back in training

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has given manager Kenny Dalglish a boost ahead of this weekend’s clash at West Bromwich Albion by returning to training at Melwood. The Reds’ skipper underwent a successful groin operation two weeks ago but is now well on the road to recovery, much to the delight of his manager. more>>

Lucas signs new Reds deal

Liverpool today confirmed midfielder Lucas Leiva has signed a new long-term contract at Anfield. The 24-year old, who signed for the Reds in July 2007, has put pen to paper on a new deal which secures his future with the Reds. Director of Football Damien Comolli said: “I am very, very pleased. We have been

Suarez sets Euro target

Luis Suarez today revealed his desire to help fire Liverpool back into the Champions League sooner rather than later. With eight games still to play, the striker acknowledges there is still plenty to compete for in 2010-11 as the Reds aim to secure a European qualification berth. However, Suarez is already setting his sights on

Pics: Carroll back in scoring habit

Andy Carroll fired his first England goal in a 1-1 draw with Ghana on Tuesday night. We’ve compiled some great photos as well as news of how other Liverpool players fared for their countries. Our record signing lashed home an unstoppable strike during a 59-minute run-out at Wembley – the first time he has found

Lucas beats Wilson at Emirates

Lucas Leiva and Danny Wilson featured as Brazil beat Scotland 2-0 at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. Lucas continued to cement his position as an automatic choice under Brazil manager Mano Menezes, impressing during an 87-minute run-out.  More >>

Gerrard eyes West Brom return

Steven Gerrard is hopeful of being involved when Liverpool take on West Brom next weekend. The skipper was ruled out for a month following groin surgery two weeks ago – and a return at the Hawthorns would be ahead of schedule. But Gerrard told Goals on Sunday: “It’s good. I’m probably three or four days