George Gillett

Rafael Benitez in upbeat mood despite failure

telegraph.co.uk     May 3, 2008          

In the wake of Liverpool's last Champions League campaig, after the final defeat to a frustratingly ordinary AC Milan, Rafael Benitez sat in an elegant ballroom of an Athens hotel and demanded immediate investment. ... By Tim Rich Have your say Read comments In the wake...                    

Rafa coy on Barry move

skysports.com     May 2, 2008   56 related          

Rafa Benitez refused to be drawn on his interest in Gareth Barry, but revealed he wants to keep Peter Crouch at Anfield. ... Villa manager Martin O'Neill has revealed the club have received an offer from Liverpool for England international Barry. O'Neill claims the offer...                    

Benitez looks to future as Liverpool faces turbulent times after Champions League exit

iht.com     May 1, 2008   25 related          

Liverpool's Champions League exit signaled the end of one of the most tumultuous seasons in the club's history. Now, the gloves are off in the boardroom battle. ... Liverpool's Champions League exit signaled the end of one of the most tumultuous seasons in the club's...                    

Gerrard wants stronger Reds

skysports.com     May 1, 2008   2 related          

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has called for the club to back Rafa Benitez in the transfer market for next season. ... Benitez is already planning to bring in reinforcements for next term after seeing their UEFA Champions League dreams ended by Chelsea in a dramatic...                    

Blood-letting back on the agenda with Benítez to lead the cull

guardian.co.uk     May 2, 2008   6 related          

It promises to be an interesting summer at Anfield as the club face up to the need for greater depth if they are to challenge next season ... As Tom Hicks strode across a sodden Stamford Bridge pitch shortly after Liverpool's Champions League exit on Wednesday he brought...                    

Arsenal shock as key figure behind Emirates move Edelman announces decision to leave the club

dailymail.co.uk     May 1, 2008   39 related          

Arsenal were today reeling from the shock announcement that managing director Keith Edelman, a key figure behind the club’s successful move from Highbury to Emirates Stadium, will be leaving the club ... Arsenal were today reeling from the shock announcement that managing...                    

Forbes ranks Man United as No. 1 team

iht.com     May 1, 2008   15 related          

Manchester United is the most valuable team in world soccer for a second straight season and likely to hold that position next year, according to Forbes magazine. ... The Premier League club is worth $1.8 billion, a $347 million increase (24 percent) from last year's...                    

Benitez looks to future as Liverpoool faces turbulent times after Champions League exit

iht.com     May 1, 2008   80 related          

Breaching Chelsea's Stamford Bridge fortress for the first time in 840 minutes wasn't enough to deliver a third Champions League final in four years to Rafa Benitez's Liverpool. ... The Reds were beaten 3-2 at Chelsea for a 4-3 aggregate loss after twice ousting the...                    

Ahead of TheGame: Drogba slams 'weak' Benitez

timesonline.typepad.com     Apr 30, 2008   2 related          

The news in 60 seconds DROGBA SLAMS 'WEAK' BENITEZ The Chelsea striker is upset at the Liverpool manager's suggestions he is a diver. "His words demonstrate a weakness," Drogba said. "A top manager would never go so low to attack... ... The news in 60 seconds DROGBA SLAMS...                    

Live commentary: Chelsea v Liverpool, from 1945BST

timesonline.co.uk     Apr 30, 2008   44 related          

After last night's enthralling contest at Old Trafford, Chelsea or Liverpool have the opportunity to make it an historic all-English final against Manchester United in Moscow. But Stamford Bridge has not been a happy hunting ground for Liverpool lately as...