ESPN – Agger: I almost quit Liverpool

Liverpool defender Daniel Agger admitted he contemplated walking away from the game after a string of injuries threatened to cruel his career.

A news article on 2013-05-08 03:03:00 from: ESPN

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GUARDIAN – Letters: The media pack in pursuit of Suárez

As a lifelong Evertonian, I am delighted that Luis Suárez will miss the forthcoming derby match. I acknowledge that this is a compliment to his ability as a footballer. But I cannot help feeling that the reaction to the biting incident is hysterical. Unpleasant as his action was, Branislav Ivanovic will no doubt be fit to turn out for Chelsea’s next match, whereas victims of over-the-ball challenges can have their careers shortened. Is he paying an excessive penalty for being of South American origin?
Brian Ronson
Liverpool

• While it is not in dispute that the behaviour of Luis Suárez is totally unacceptable, the spectacle of the media pack like a gang of hounds after a fox is unedifying. A curious absence is what should have been the most sought-after picture: the bitten shoulder of the victim, as was the case with Holyfield’s ear after a chunk of it had been chewed off by Mike Tyson. A further intemperate attack by Andy Hunter (22 April) damns Liverpool FC for allegedly protecting Suárez. On the same page was the following report: “Ivanovic was checked for injuries after the game, there were none – and the Met police officer who visited the club’s training ground looked for bite marks or bruises. He too saw nothing.”

We witnessed the appearance of a bite, which actually didn’t happen. Even Suárez himself, by correctly apologising, began to believe the hatred unleashed against him. We should guard against being stampeded into judgment by a crazed media campaign, particularly when Liverpool is involved, egged on by TV pundits who, in the past, have broken players’ legs and put paid to their careers.
Tony Mulhearn
Liverpool

• When he heard that Suárez’s biting was the act of a three-year-old, my three-year-old grandson was very indignant. He said he used to bite people when he was two, but he’s too grown up to do that now.
Peter Russell
Tunbridge Wells, Kent


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A news article on 2013-04-25 20:00:00 from: The Guardian

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F365 – FA bans Suarez for 10 games

The FA have handed Liverpool striker Luis Suarez a 10-game ban for biting Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic in Sunday’s Premier League match.

A news article on 2013-04-24 14:04:00 from: Football 365

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TI – Jamie Carragher admits Luis Suarez bite was ‘shocking’, but thinks Liverpool are right to stick by him

Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher believes the club are right to stick by Luis Suarez, saying he would rather be bitten than have his leg broken.

A news article on 2013-04-24 09:24:00 from: The Independent

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F365 – Luis Suarez has accepted an FA charge and will learn his fate on Wednesday

Liverpool forward Luis Suarez has accepted an FA charge of violent conduct for biting Branislav Ivanovic.

A news article on 2013-04-23 18:09:00 from: Football 365

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F365 – Liverpool striker Luis Suarez accepts FA charge for biting Branislav Ivanovic

Liverpool forward Luis Suarez has accepted an FA charge of violent conduct for biting Branislav Ivanovic.

A news article on 2013-04-23 18:09:00 from: Football 365

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ESPN – Benitez: Stoppage time cost Chelsea<img src="http://assets.espn.go.com/icons/watch.png">

Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez believes the officials cost his side a much-needed win after Luis Suarez scored in the seventh minute of stoppage time to seal a 2-2 draw for Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday.

A news article on 2013-04-22 04:04:00 from: ESPN

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ECHO – Liverpool FC News: No player is bigger than Liverpool FC says Brendan Rodgers in midst of Luis Suarez controversy

BRENDAN RODGERS insisted Liverpool would review the conduct of Luis Suarez internally after the Uruguayan found himself at the centre of yet another controversy.

A news article on 2013-04-21 23:00:00 from: Liverpool Echo

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ECHO – Liverpool FC News: Blood Red: Win tickets for an evening with Kop legend Jimmy Case

BLOOD RED has a pair of tickets up for grabs for an evening with Anfield legend Jimmy Case next month.

A news article on 2013-04-19 23:00:00 from: Liverpool Echo

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TTT: Reading 0 Liverpool 0: In-Depth Tactical Analysis

TTT: Reading 0 Liverpool 0: In-Depth Tactical Analysis

By Mihail Vladimirov. Neither manager opted for a surprising selection in terms of personnel, yet both managers surprised with their choice of starting formation. Both teams used a shape unfamiliar to them in recent games. Adkins used 4-4-2, with Pogrebnyak and Hunt up front. The latter was told to play deeper and often drop on Lucas when out of possession. Rodgers selected his ‘lopsided’ variant of the 4-2-3-1 shape with Henderson tucked inside from the left flank. Surprisingly, Coutinho was handed his first start playing centrally between the lines. With Suarez as the centre-forward, it meant Sturridge had to play on the right flank. Initial 25 minutes – the lopsided 4-2-3-1 As soon as the tempo calmed down after the initial rather chaotic opening five minutes, Liverpool took full control of the game and their approach was quickly revealed. What the team offered in that period was everything that is associated with Rodgers’ philosophy – patient build-up combined with overwhelming passing flow, resulting in sustained domination and attacking pressure. The players’ positions and how they were assembled to behave on the pitch offered that sync and cohesion within the general framework; this resulted in fluid movement patterns which complemented the on-ball supremacy. The key for all of this was the chosen structure and how the players played within it, brilliantly relating to each other on and off the ball. All over the pitch, there was the required diversity but also balance in the roles the players were expected to fulfil. Starting with the formation, not only was it lopsided, meaning one of the wide players was constantly moving infield, coming towards the play and acting as the de-facto fourth midfielder (Henderson). With him, Liverpool quickly created that midfield quartet needed to increase the passing capabilities and ‘web’, then have the ability to be constantly on the move due to the high number of passing triangles and angles opened up. Logically, all of this resulted in the overwhelming passing domination that ‘flooded’ the opposition through the middle. As can be seen from the above diagram, that midfield unit of four perfectly occupied the whole middle section of the pitch. The players weren’t overlapping with their positioning or movement, as every part of the quartet had a specific zone to occupy. Not only were there plenty of angles, but also the positioning meant the ball could be moved within ‘staggered’ and not ‘flat’ lines, offering constant diagonal options. On paper, moving the ball diagonally means not only is a territory gained (something that isn’t done if the ball is moved sideways) but a level of patience in the build-up is kept (something that isn’t the case if the ball is moved vertically). This article is for Subscribers only. Member-only content – you need to subscribe to read it ! A subscription costs only £3.50 per month. Find out what you get with your subscription, or Subscribe now.

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A news article on 2013-04-16 09:25:00 from: The Tomkins Times

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