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LIVERPOOL FC captain Steven Gerrard was this afternoon sensationally cleared of a charge of affray in a Southport night club.
A jury took just 75 minutes to unanimously find the Huyton-born midfielder not guilty of the charge, which related to a bar brawl on December 29 last year.
Judge Henry Globe told Gerrard: "You walk away from this court with your reputation intact."
Rafael Benitez still happy with Liverpool's pre season
Liverpool's manager pleased with preparations ahead of Singapore game, despite lack of victories.
Torres wants medals, not records
The Spanish striker sets his sights on bringing trophies back to Liverpool FC this season.
Real Madrid shift attention from Xabi Alonso
Spanish juggernaut makes bid for Italian defensive midfielder, after Rafa Benitez holds firm over not for sale midfield playmaker.
Liverpool FC sign Paris St Germain starlet Chris Mavinga
The highly-rated left back is set to compete with Insua at left back, given Fabio Auirelio is injured and Andrea Dossena will leave if a decent bid comes in.
El Zhar wants more first team success
Good story this and very positive signs from the enthusiastic young winger - up to him to push on now.
DO we care that Michael Owen's signed for Manchester United?
If you judge these things by the strength of venom expressed on the various website blogs, then you'll be clear that some form of inexcusable treason has been committed, and that many would be happy to see Owen's Liverpool record expunged and his goals assigned to someone more palatable, perhaps Eric Meijer.
Daniel Agger will battle Martin Skrtel for defensive place
The Danish centre-back says his there is much to admire about his team-mate, but he is determined to play for the first team, even at his expense.
Rafa Benitez to give LFC kids a chance
Youngsters promoted to train with first team and see if they can breakthrough into match day squads.
PEPE REINA is confident Liverpool will keep hold of both Xabi Alonso and Javier Mascherano despite summer speculation linking both with moves to Spain.
Current players from both Real Madrid, who are courting Alonso, and Mascherano pursuers Barcelona have been stoking the fires for the past few weeks as regards to their proposed transfers to La Liga.
LIVERPOOL FC legend Kenny Dalglish has rejoined the club today, it has been confirmed.
As was first reported in the Liverpool Echo in April, Dalglish will assume a senior role at the Liverpool Academy and will also act as a club ambassador, working with the commercial side of the business around the world.
Andriy Voronin's pledge to Liverpool FC fans
LIVERPOOL'S on-loan striker, Andriy Voronin, has vowed to come back to Anfield and "conquer" the Premier League next season.
The Ukrainian international enjoyed a brief impact at Liverpool after arriving on a free transfer from Bayer Leverkusen, but spent the whole of last season on-loan at Hertha Berlin.
After five goals in 19 Liverpool appearances, he struck 11 times in 20 appearances back in the Bundesliga and is determined to be a hit in England.
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RBS outlines support for Liverpool FC owners in letter to fans
THE Royal Bank of Scotland has taken the unprecedented step of writing to Liverpool Football Club's supporters to justify its continuing financial support of the club's American co-owners.
The bank has been flooded with emails from Liverpool fans calling for the plug to be pulled on Tom Hicks and George Gillett's £350m debt.
Earlier this week, the Daily Post reported how discussions on refinancing the loan, ahead of its expiry on July 24, were "progressing well".
The sending of the email is virtual confirmation the loan will be refinanced.
The letter can be read in full on David Bartlett's blog
Robert Kraft - I wanted to buy Liverpool FC
AMERICAN billionaire Robert Kraft has admitted he would buy Liverpool Football Club "in a minute" - but only if a salary cap was placed on the English Premier League.
The US businessman also claimed that he came "very close" to buying Liverpool in 2005, but was ultimately put off by the absence of a cap on players' wages.
Bank deal 'close' on £350m Liverpool FC debt
LIVERPOOL FC's owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett were last night closing in on a deal to re- finance their £350m club debt.
Javier Mascherano 'flattered' by Barcelona interest: Liverpool FC
ANFIELD alarm bells were ringing again last night, after Javier Mascherano admitted he was "flattered" by reports linking him with a summer move to Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid.
RED WATCH: Rafael Benitez's exercises control over playing as Anfield staff changed
THERE have been so many personnel changes at Anfield recently that I advise you to check you haven't been replaced before you turn up next season.
Fernando Torres has no fears of burn-out despite Confederations Cup success: Liverpool FC latest
FERNANDO TORRES has reassured Liverpool fans he has no fears about suffering burn- out next season - despite a gruelling summer schedule which will see him take just a three week break from football in almost 12 months.
Yossi Benayoun rejects Barcelona transfer rumours
Everyone's favourite Israeli playmaker is looking to stay at Liverpool and maybe get a new deal.
Lucas feels better for putting on weight
Brazilian midfielder now feels he can cope with the Premiership rough and tumble, compared to when he first came to England.
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"I'M delighted, but a little bit surprised," said Steven Gerrard when he picked up his Footballer of the Year award.
Which suggests that the Liverpool captain is either exceptionally modest, or doesn't sit at home diligently updating his own individual records every week.
FERNANDO TORRES today revealed how the incredible bond he has with Liverpool was the key to him agreeing an improved new deal with the Anfield club.
The Spanish striker is set to put pen to paper on a new contract which will see his salary rise to around £100,000 a week - as Liverpool make good on a promise made when he first joined the club in 2007.
WHEN we won the Champions League in such remarkable circumstances in 2005, it is well known that Fergus the bogeyman wrote to Rafa to give him a tactical breakdown on the game, as well as offer congratulations.
Judging by last night's game, it is the Scotsman who needs a lesson in tactics, having sent out a team so ill equipped for the job in hand that the result was almost a foregone conclusion.
But while I - like most Liverpool fans - enjoyed seeing United being made to look like a bunch of hapless amateurs, that particular treat comes with a price.
GARY ABLETT is to leave his post as Liverpool reserve team manager at the end of the current season.
The Reds second string boss has been told that his two year contract will not be renewed when it comes to an end this summer.
Ablett moved to Liverpool from Everton in 2006 after being offered the reserve team manager's position after it was turned down by Gary McAllister.
CAST your mind back to 2002, the last time when Liverpool finished second in the league - that time to Arsenal.
Like you (and like now) I was massively hopeful for the following season and thought that with the addition of a couple of players, we would be over the top and clinch the title.
FOR almost two decades history has been Liverpool's friend, acting as a crutch that propped the club up and a shield which protected it from the slings and arrows of football failure.
So much so that the daring deeds of the days gone by were proudly presented, being flown in banner form and chanted defiantly in song, whenever the Reds went into battle with their biggest rivals.
Sami Hyypia cries after last Liverpool FC game
The big Finn ends on a win to finish a fantastic LFC career.
Rafa Benitez stays defiant over Xabi Alonso transfer rumours
Real Madrid rumours refuse to disappear, but Reds manager sticks to his guns over midfield playmaker.
RARELY in his 464 appearances for Liverpool has Sami Hyypia been guilty of letting down his guard.
But moments after the final whistle sounded on his Anfield career, the Finnish centre-back's characteristic composure for once slipped as the tears welled in his eyes.
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