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Parting Ways with Kenny Dalglish

Ed — Wed, 16 May 2012 20:49:23 +0000

"It has been an honour and a privilege to have had the chance to come back to Liverpool Football Club as Manager...I would like to thank all of the staff at the Club for their effort and loyalty. I said when first approached about coming back as Manager that I would always be of help if I can at any time and that offer remains the same. Finally, I want to put on record my heartfelt gratitude to Liverpool's fans, who have always given me and the Club their unwavering support. Without them neither the Club nor I would have achieved anything." Kenny Dalglish, 15 May 2012

The story of Wolves' sad season

DJ — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:17:34 +0000

It all ended sadly for Wolves in 2011/12 but not really in tears because long before the end their fans had resigned themselves to a return to the Championship. There are lots of reasons why Wolves ended up on the bottom of the pile but this story is not ...

Catharsis Lounge: 2008 Champions League final edn.

Jack — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:40:40 +0000

I know what you're thinking. 1. You don't want to revisit that wretched night in Moscow. 2. You don't want to revisit that wretched night in Moscow. However, we're going to, not just because we have a final coming up in three days and change but also because, dammit, it's time we extinguish this nightmare from the memory once and for all.
It's time for some self-cleansing, people. Free your soul.

Fuck this shit.

Four Chelsea boys in as Roy reveals England Euro 2012 squad

Jack — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:09:55 +0000

Roy Hodgson finally got down to some official, cutthroat business as England manager today, revealing the 23 lads he'll take with him to Poland and Ukraine for this summer's European Championships. England's probably going to be shit - probably is too soft a term - but, hey, at least John Terry will be available to answer questions about the Ferdinand brothers for the month or so leading up to the competition. Simply wonderful.

Somebody's creepin

Breaking: Kenny Dalglish Leaves Liverpool

Noel — Wed, 16 May 2012 08:36:57 +0000

There is nobody alive today who has done more to make Liverpool Football Club what it is, who plays a bigger role in its history and identity, and who we would have more wanted to see succeed as its manager. There is nobody who deserves more for what he's given to the club both on and off the pitch, and those who would call themselves fans only to toss out easy insults and quick dismissals make themselves look nothing but foolish while diminishing the club they claim to support.
And yet mistakes have been made. Many of which we've talked about in recent days and many more which have been discussed ad nauseum over the course of the season. Many of which have led to serious doubts as to whether Kenny Dalglish could lead Liverpool to success in the league and Europe given the current state of the game.
We would have wanted nothing more than for Dalglish to quash those fears and doubts if given further chance, though we cannot pretend those fears and doubts did not exist. The only thing we are certain of is that he deserves a great deal of respect—and a great deal more respect than he has received from many as Liverpool's league season deteriorated. Questions and concerns are always worth voicing, but personal attacks that show a disgusting ignorance of the club's history have at times been tied to legitimate complaint, and those guilty of doing such will always have cause for feelings of guilt.
Of course, one expects most of them will in no way feel guilty for their actions. The rest of us, however, those who have doubted and questioned while trying to preserve something of the respect Dalglish deserves, undoubtedly will. Though nothing is official yet, by all reports his second spell in charge of Liverpool Football Club is now over.
Whether it will turn out to be the right decision will not be clear for some time. Whether it is the right decision or not, this is a sad day and sad turn of events for the club.
Updates will follow after the jump, as there's likely to be plenty.

Tuesday Roundup: The Latest from Bayern & Chelsea

Devin — Tue, 15 May 2012 09:59:01 +0000

Both Chelsea and Bayern are knee-deep in preparations for Saturday's final. While Chelsea look to round out a severely depleted squad courtesy of injuries and suspensions, Bayern are likewise keeping a close eye on the fitness of a few key men. It looks to be an exciting week for all involved, and if the weather was any indication of Chelsea's mood heading into the weekend, then certainly a storm is on the horizon. More, after the jump:

A Poor Way to Treat One's Friends

Noel — Tue, 15 May 2012 09:44:47 +0000

Fernando Torres left, Steven Gerrard was soon injured, and Andy Carroll arrived unfit to play. Pepe Reina was in the midst of his second of three seasons that left fans talking about him being some way short of his best. The defence, though decent, was hardly the dominant force it became for a time in the middle of the 2011-12 season after Jamie Carragher's injury forced the coaching staff to experiment with Martin Skrtel and Daniel Agger as the starting pairing.

A Long Overdue Goodbye.

jg — Mon, 14 May 2012 17:12:42 +0000

Hey gays,

Mighty impressive stuff, keeping up the season chat over at the Wigan thread. Have to say, I'm very impressed at the level of commitment shown towards this blog.

Unfortunately, this blog is all but defunct now. Martin, Brenton, Darren and I simply do not have the time to continue blogging ...

Luiz 'improving' ahead of Champions League final

Jack — Mon, 14 May 2012 15:32:00 +0000

Bob spoke to Chelsea TV over the weekend. He dropped some pretty damn good news.

Thanks to Los Blancos on Tumblr for the collage.

Wolves season ends on another defeat

DJ — Mon, 14 May 2012 14:52:21 +0000

Wolves ended their season at Wigan with another fairly bright performance but yet another defeat. An excellent goal by Jarvis put Wolves ahead early on but typically of their season they were behind a couple of minutes later with Hunt conceding possession outside his own box for the first. ...