GOAL – Carroll thanks ‘brilliant’ West Ham fans for support during loan spell

The on-loan Liverpool striker signed off his spell at the Hammers with two assists in a final day 4-2 win over Reading and hailed the support he has had during the campaign

A news article on 2013-05-21 16:17:00 from: Goal

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METRO – Reading goalkeeper Alex McCarthy earns first senior England call

Reading goalkeeper Alex McCarthy has been named in Roy Hodgson’s England squad for the upcoming double header with Republic of Ireland and Brazil.

A news article on 2013-05-16 12:35:00 from: The Metro

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METRO – Brendan Rodgers calls for summer signings after Liverpool’s Merseyside derby stalemate

Brendan Rodgers has pointed to Liverpool’s bore draw against Everton as the need to bring in some decisive attacking talent this summer.

A news article on 2013-05-06 09:17:00 from: The Metro

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GOAL – Mock the Weekend: Wigan come out of hibernation

The Latics’ springtime arrival is one of Mother Nature’s greatest treats, while the Championship proves itself gloriously brilliant in stark contrast to ‘Super Sunday’

A news article on 2013-05-06 06:10:00 from: Goal

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ECHO – Liverpool FC News: Liverpool FC deny move for Reading defender Alex Pearce

LIVERPOOL FC have dismissed reports that they have set up a deal to sign Reading defender Alex Pearce.

A news article on 2013-05-01 01:34:00 from: Liverpool Echo

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METRO – Liverpool to sign Reading defender Alex Pearce once the season finishes

Liverpool are poised to snap up Reading defender Alex Pearce when his contract expires at the end of the season. Reds manager Brendan Rodgers has been monitoring the young centre back throughout the Royals campaign and has seen enough to convince him to bring him to Anfield. Pearce, 24, has only made 21 appearances this

A news article on 2013-04-30 11:57:00 from: The Metro

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ECHO – Liverpool FC News: Tommy Smith: More evidence that letting Andy Carroll go out on loan was a big mistake

THE past week has only strengthened my belief that letting Andy Carroll go to West Ham on loan this season was a mistake.

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

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ECHO – Liverpool FC News: John Aldridge: Pepe Reina came to the rescue for Liverpool FC

READING keeper Alex McCarthy got plenty of praise for his performance on Saturday, but I was also impressed by Pepe Reina’s contribution.

A news article on 2013-04-16 09:00:00 from: Liverpool Echo

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ECHO – Liverpool FC News: John Aldridge: No reason to be concerned about Luis Suarez’s form for Liverpool FC

LUIS SUAREZ couldn’t find the net at Reading but it’s harsh to suggest his form has really dipped.

A news article on 2013-04-16 09:00:00 from: Liverpool Echo

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TTT: Unfinished Business – A Striking Problem

TTT: Unfinished Business – A Striking Problem

In which Dave Cronin takes an in-depth look at our finishing at Reading. Did Reading’s Alex McCarthy produce an uncharacteristic world class performance against Liverpool or did our finishing flatter him? To try to answer that question I’ve painstakingly gone through our main goal-scoring chances from the selection in this compilation: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xyzjgh_liverpool-fc-missed-chances-vs-reading_sport.  Excuse the amateur analysis and take this entirely as an opinion piece. Luis Suarez 14 mins Suarez is played in by Coutinho.  McCarthy comes out to narrow the angle and Suarez dinks the ball over him and towards the goal.  There’s nothing wrong with the finish but unfortunately Reading’s Chris Gunter got back and headed it off the line.  It’s a case of great defending by the covering defender. Daniel Sturridge (21 mins) Suarez plays a neat pass to Sturridge putting him into a great goalscoring position.  Unfortunately, Sturridge’s touch sends him wide narrowing his shooting angle. By the time Sturridge shoots, he still has a high chance of scoring.  His shot is arguably aimed too centrally and the ball hits the exact space that McCarthy is heading into.  Taking the whole chance into consideration from the point Sturridge receives the ball, I feel he should have scored.  I also think the eventual finish should have been placed closer to the near post.  I don’t think McCarthy has done anything exceptional to save the shot.  He just seems to be positioned appropriately. Coutinho (21 mins) The rest of 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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