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ALBERT Riera has already gone some way to endearing himself to Liverpool's fans by turning down Everton in favour of the Reds.

Like Rafa Benitez, Blues boss David Moyes had identified Riera as one of the best available left wingers around and was so keen to take the 26-year-old to Goodison Park that an offer was lodged with Espanyol far in excess of the amount Liverpool were willing to pay.

Espanyol were delighted with the offer andkeen to direct Riera to the opposite side of Stanley Park, but the Spanish international stood his ground telling the La Liga club Anfield was the only destination he was willing to consider.

JAMIE CARRAGHER wants Everton to provide the opposition in his testimonial match - with all the proceeds going to local charities.

The Liverpool star has been due a testimonial since 2007 and had originally wanted the game to take place at the Reds' planned new stadium in Stanley Park.

But with the stadium plans now having been put back at least another year, the game is now more likely to take place at Anfield.

JAMIE CARRAGHER is known the world over for his undying commitment to the Liver Bird he wears so proudly upon his chest. But there was a time when Carragher was "Everton mad," with his affection towards Liverpool's great rivals even landing him in hot water with legendary Reds coach Ronnie Moran on one occasion. Here, in exclusive extracts from Carra: My Autobiography - written with former Echo writer Chris Bascombe - Carragher lifts the lid on his relationship with Everton.

CARRA ON . . . GROWING UP A BLUE

I WAS Everton-mad growing up. I was a regular at all the away games as well as at home.

Evertonians talk fondly about the legendary European Cup Winners' Cup semi-final against Bayern Munich in April 1985.

Story by David Bartlett

EVERTON FC have pulled out of a surprise scheme to allow their city rivals Liverpool to use part of Everton's Goodison Park stadium for corporate hospitality on match days.

The plan - which could have provoked reactions from both fan bases - was to use the corporate hospitality area known as The Marquee, at the Park End of Goodison, which would have been decked out in Liverpool branding when the Anfield club were using their rival's ground.

Liverpool said that, due to extraordinary demand for corporate hospitality at Anfield, it had been forced to look elsewhere for additional high- quality entertainment space.

EXCLUSIVE by DAVID BARTLETT

THE chief executive of the North West Development Agency has called for a "fundamental economic appraisal" of a shared stadium between Everton and Liverpool football clubs.

Steve Broomhead told the Liverpool Daily Post the idea needed to be looked at, given the current economic climate.

He is due to meet with Kop Holdings, Tom Hicks's and George Gillett's company, which owns Liverpool FC, next week. "More and more, it looks like if we are to upgrade the sporting stadiums for Merseyside, the ground sharing option has to go back on the table," Mr Broomhead said

Just a quick one to say Well Done to the Blues on their epic victory in the Champions League final in Moscow last night.

Great for the city, especially in Culture year, to see one of our sides performing so well on the Continental stage, makes you proud to be a Scou... what, you mean it was actually that lot from the wrong end of the M62 that lifted the trophy?

My mistake, easy to misinterpret the Cheshire-cat grins sported by so many Evertonians this morning for those of fans who actually know what a European Cup win feels like.

Ah well, at least one of their favourite teams is good at penalty shoot-outs...

THE big talking point on Merseyside at the moment is the battle for fourth place and I'm backing Liverpool to hold off the challenge from Everton and take the honours.

There is obviously a lot at stake because not only will the winners get to have a crack at qualifying for next season's Champions League, they will also have the local bragging rights which is very important in this part of the world.

Everton have done well this season and it is credit to David Moyes and his players that they are challenging.