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PRIDE OF MERSEYSIDE
Liverpool Football Club Story
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Beatson Appointed As Hodgeson Replacement
Liverpool FC have appointed an unknown figure to replace Roy Hodgeson at the club. Hodgeson, who had an disspointing spell in charge, was shown the exit door by the Liverpool heirachy after a string of poor performances last season.
Scott Beatson, 42, whom played football to a semi-professional level, has been unveiled as the new manager. Some fans have already voiced their concerns over the newcomer stating that the club needs a "far more experienced manager" if they are to rise once again to the top of world football.
Beatson replied by stating, "I can fully understand that some fans may not accept me immediately given my lack of experience. But I have grown up supporting the club and I will put my heart and soul into improving Liverpool".


[] Manchester United are reportedly tracking a replacement for Patrice Evra and Fabio Contrao seems the ideal candidate.
[] Chelsea are targeting Anderlecht's Romelu Lukaku as a long-term replacement for Didier Drogba.
[] Fulham are chasing unhappy Aston Villa midfielder Stephen Ireland. Liverpool are also interested in the former Man City player.
[] Jan Vertonghen has expressed his desire at a move to Old Trafford as a replacement for Rio Ferdinand.
[] Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has reportedly flown to France to take a closer look at Yann M'Vila.
[] Stoke City want Zavon Hines from West Ham on loan.
[] Emmanuel Adebayor has handed in a transfer request at Manchester City.
[] Reports are sufacing that Ashley Young is unhappy at Villa Park and is seeking a move to a bigger club.
[] Liverpool are tracking Borrussia Dortmund starlet Mario Gotze, apparently wanting to take the youngster on a season-long loan.


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Pre Season Friendlies Announced
19th July - Liverpool vs Brentford - 19:45
21 July - Sheffield United vs Liverpool - 19:45
23rd July - Liverpool vs Genk - 20:00
31st July - Aberdeen vs Liverpool - 15:00
2nd August - Liverpool vs Real Madrid - 19:45
Beatson told media "I am thoroughly looking forward to our extensive pre-season campaign. It is important that the squad gels and that we get a heathy team spirit thriving in the dressing room before the start of the season"
After being questioned about rumours suggesting Liverpool may be chasing Stephen Ireland and Mario Gotze, Beatson replied, "I'm not sure where the [Stephen] Ireland rumour has come from, however I am prepared to go on record by saying that yes, I am doing everything in my capability to sign [Mario] Gotze."
Gotze, who has been tipped as the biggest talent to come out of Germany in the past two decades, is currently with Bundesliga outfit Borrussia Dortmund.

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