Pepe Reina, Liverpool's long-standing number one and Spain's long-standing number two, has revealed he nearly quit Anfield three times before the club's new owners, Fenway Sports Group, persuaded him to stick with the Reds and join the project the Bostonians have instilled on Merseyside. Reina signed a six-year contract extension at Anfield just over a…

Alberto Aquilani arrived in 2009 under Rafa Benitez as the man to replace fan favorite Xabi Alonso.  The Italian was bought in a simliar fashion to Andy Carroll, that meaning Aquilani was injured at the time of signing. He had a mixed start to his Anfield career, with many criticizing him as a "lightweight" and…

Just a few season's ago, Lucas Leiva was the laughing-stock of the Kop.  He was just a long-haired, pale, lanky Brazilian who seemed to lack the samba magic that comes standard with the Brazilian flag on your back.  Three season's later, and Lucas has won over the hearts of Liverpool players, fans, staff, and many…

CLUB: LIVERPOOL RECORD: W17 D7 L14 POSITION: 6TH VERDICT: It was a strange season for us Liverpool's fans, whom I believe are glad the season is done with.  When the season started off the back of Benitez's worst outing, Roy Hodgson was brought in as the man to lead Liverpool back to their vintage classy…

Former Liverpool boss, Rafa Benitez has just been sacked from his Inter Milan post. Benitez has been rumoured to have been sacked yesterday in many of the Italian newspapers. Benitez took charge of the European champions last Summer as Inter had to wave goodbye to Jose Mourinho. Inter Milan are 7th in the Serie A…

Yossi Benayoun has accused Rafa Benítez of making his life a misery at Liverpool. The midfielder said the former Liverpool manager was the sole reason for him wanting to leave Anfield. The Israeli midfielder, who joined Chelsea in a four-year deal this month, said: "Everyone asks me why I left Liverpool. There is only one…

Former Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez has donated £96,000 to the Hillsborough Family Support Group. The Spaniard, who has been confirmed as Inter Milan's new boss, met with representatives of the HFSG at their Anfield Sports and Community Centre offices before handing a cheque over to the organisation's chairwoman Margaret Aspinall. Mrs Aspinall said: "The gesture…

Inter Milan are launching a double raid on Liverpool. Inter hope a bid of £33million will be enough to prise Javier Mascherano and Dirk Kuyt from Liverpool. The Italians have finalised an agreement for Rafa Benitez to be their next manager and will present him at the San Siro as soon as the Spaniard cuts…

Dirk Kuyt admits he will always be grateful to former Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez. Benitez signed Kuyt for Liverpool from Feyenoord. "I do not know who will be the coach of Inter, but it is obvious that Rafa Benitez is a fantastic coach, as Liverpool did very well, I am very grateful to him because…

Former Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez will discuss transfer plans with Inter Milan tomorrow. Benitez is finalising personal terms with Inter and should sign his three-year contract tomorrow. Talks over squad plans will intensify with his top three targets being Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano, Barcelona defender Martin Caceres and Palermo striker Edinson Cavani. Benitez will also…

Liverpool's Spain goalkeeper Pepe Reina hopes to face England in the World Cup final. The Reds goalkeeper admits he would relish seeing his country come up against the Three Lions on July 11 in Johannesburg. Asked about a potential final between the two nations, Reina said: "I hope so - I'd sign up for it…

Liverpool have begun their search for a new manager after Rafa Benitez walked out with a £4million pay-off. The Spaniard has accepted severance pay to end six years in charge of the Merseyside giants. Benitez said: "It is very sad for me to announce that I will no longer be manager of Liverpool FC. I…