Taking Liverpool Back To The Top

[iamauser]

This is my last story before FM13, so lets make it a good one! I will be using LFCMarshall's update.

Liverpool Announce New Manager

Liverpool have today announced Jordan Rollinson as their new manager to replace Kop hero Kenny Dalglish. The 25 year old ex-Liverpool player was a favourite at the club, but had to retire due to injury. In a press conference, Rollinson stated that he "was delighted to take on the role as manager" and saw it as a perfect opportunity to take the club back to where he felt it belonged. Many Liverpool fans are pleased with Rollinson's appointment, and are optimistic about the future.

Twitter Comments

@LFCfans - Please with our new manager. Hoping he is as good as he was a player

@LucasLeiva87 - Really pleased for Rollinson. He is a great guy. Cant wait to play for him

@Charl01s I have a feeling good times are coming back to #LFC

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[iamauser]

Liverpool Announce New Sponsors and Pre-Season Tour

Liverpool Squad for Pre-season Tour

Goalkeepers

Reina, Doni, Jones

Defenders

Kelly, Flanagan, Robinson, Agger, Carragher, Skrtel, Coates, Johnson, Enrique

Midfielders

Lucas, Henderson, Gerrard, Downing, Aquilani, Sterling

Strikers

Borini, Suarez, Carroll


Rumour Mill

Liverpool are on the brink of signing Zaragoza's 16 year old winger Joel Valencia

Manchester United are looking to sign Allan McGregor on a free transfer

Maarten Martens is about to join Liverpool for £2.4 Million

West Ham have made a £4.4 Million bid for Swansea's Scott Sinclair

Liverpool are preparing an audacious £25 Million bid for Brazil playmaker Ganso





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[iamauser]

Rollinson Unveils First Signing

New Liverpool manager Jordan Rollinson today unveiled his first signing, young Ecuadorian winger Joel Valencia. Its is thought Liverpool paid around £1 Million for the 16 year old. In a press conference, Rollinson said he was delighted that Valencia decided to join, and that he was a real talent, with bags of potential. Valencia said the main decision in joining was the amazing support at the club. Valencia has flow out the the states to join up with the rest of the Liverpool team.

Rumour Mill

Liverpool and Tottenham are going head to head to sign Leandro Damiao

Fulham have offered Clint Dempsey for £6.5 Million. Several clubs are interested

Italian legend Alessandro Del Piero has interested several English clubs, and is avaliable on a free transfer

Barcelona winger Ibrahim Afellay has laughed of interested from Liverpool

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[iamauser]

Liverpool Announce Two New Players

Liverpool have today announced the signing of Italian legend Alessandro Del Piero on a free transfer, and Tromso midfielder Ruben Yttergard Jenssen for £1 Million. Despite his age, Rollinson still feels Del Piero has much to offer to the club. "His experience speaks for itself." said Rollinson. "He has won nearly every honour going. Serie A, Italian Super cup, Uefa Champions League and the World Cup. Having someone like this in our team can only make it better."

Liverpool have also seen 3 players leave the club. Joe Cole signed for Sunderland for £5.75 Million, and West Brom signed Charlie Adam on loan, with a fee of £1.3 Million, and Jay Spearing for £3 Million.

Twitter Comments

@HaydensLFC Delighted to see Del Piero at the club! Excellent influence for the younger players

@LFCForeva - Good decision to left Spearing go, cant see him becoming any more that a fringe player

@JoeTrgo - Valencia have really potential, cant wait too see him at his best!

Rumour Mill

Liverpool are looking to snap up Royston Drenthe on a free transfer

28 year-old goalkeeper Marian Kello could sign for Everton

West Ham are on the trail of £2.9 Million rated defender Craig Dawson

Stoke are taking a serious look at Genk's Fabien Camus

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[Dannybell2010]

good updates ill be following keep up the hard work

 

[iamauser]

Poor Pre-Season For Liverpool

Liverpool endured a pretty tough pre-season tour of the U.S.A, managing to only win one of their 4 games. Rollinson did give many of the teams younger players a chance to show what they could do though. Liverpool started off with a 1-0 loss to LA Galaxy, followed by a 1-1 draw with San Antonio Scorpions, then lost 2-1 to San Jose, before things finally game together in their last game, where they won 4-0 against Toronto FC.

When asked how he felt the pre-season warm up went, Rollinson replied, "It went ok, it was a chance for me to see what our younger players had to offer. Some of the younger ones, such as Sterling, Valencia, Robinson and Flanagan are all real talents in my eyes. I will be looking to give them opportunities over the coming season to show what they can do."

The Tactic

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Rollinson experimented with several tactics in the pre-season friendlies, and looks like he has settled on an abstract 5-3-2 formation. Rollinson want his team to play a fluid passing game, working the ball around while looking for the right opportunity to create a chance.

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[iamauser]

Liverpool Unveil 3 More Signings

Rollinson has today announced 3 more players who have join the club. 21 year old Leandro Damiao, 28 year old Clint Dempsey and 21 year old Andre Ayew. Rollinson was delighted to be able to sign all 3 players, and said they will all have a huge impact on the club. Damiao signs from Internacional for £16.75 Million, Dempsey from Fulham for £6.5 Million and Ayew from OM for £15.75 Million. Liverpool fans much be drooling over the prospect of next season, and hopes are really high for Liverpool.

Twitter Comments

@JRoLFC Damiao, Suarez, Ayew, Dempsey, Gerrard!!! What a team, Cant wait till the season kicks off

@Zezzinho really excited about next season. Come on #LFC

@Skgger Got a really strong squad this season, who said we dont deserve top 4?!

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[iamauser]

Liverpool Announce Squad Numbers

Liverpool have today released their squad numbers for the following season. They are:

1. Brad Jones, 2. Glen Johnson, 3. Jose Enrique, 4. Ruben Yttergard Jenssen, 5. Daniel Agger, 6. Alberto Aquilani, 7. Luis Suarez, 8. Steven Gerrard, 9. Andy Carroll, 10. Alessandro Del Piero, 14. Jordan Henderson, 15. Clint Dempsey, 16. Sebastian Coates, 18. Andre Ayew, 19. Stewart Downing, 20. Leandro Damiao, 21. Lucas Leiva, 22. Danny Wilson, 23. Jamie Carragher, 25. Pepe Reina, 29. Fabio Borini, 30. Suso, 31. Raheem Sterling, 32. Doni, 33. Johnjo Shelvey, 34. Martin Kelly, 35. Conor Coady, 36. Joel Valencia, 37. Martin Skrtel, 38. John Flanagan, 39. Craig Bellamy, 49. Jack Robinson

The new Liverpool kits for the 2011/12 season are now avaliable on the LFC website or in stores.

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[gogogo golem]

Great stuff and I love the formation and signings but may I ask who's playing that Libero role, I'm guessing you're training Lucas there as that is the only role suited to him in the team but I can't see the backup except possibly Coady who isn't proper backup.

 

[iamauser]

Rollinson Gets Of To Winning Start

Liverpool 4 - 1 St. Johnstone - Europa League 3rd Oualifying Round 1st Leg

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Liverpool started life under Rollinson with a convincing 4-1 victory over St. Johnstone in the Europa League Qualifying. It was a game to remember for both Rollinson, and new signing Damiao, who scored an excellent hattrick on his debut. Damiao was involved in all 3 goals, playing a through ball to Dempsey, also making his debut, who put the ball home. Damiao then headed home Liverpools second, before adding two more after the break.

St. Johnstone 0 - 1 Liverpool Europa League 3rd Oualifying Round 2nd Leg

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In a much more subdued game than the opening leg, Liverpool still came out on top, with Leandro Damiao again getting himself a goal. Damiao has really left Liverpool fans in real expectation now, having scored 4 goals in just 2 games. The fans are hoping he can keep his impressive form going.

The start of the Premier League is now less than a week away, and Liverpool face a difficult few opening games. They start the campaign away to Tottenham, then face champions Manchester City at Anfield, before travelling to Newcastle. Liverpool will also face Dundee United in the Europa League, with the first leg on 16th and the second on the 25th.


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[iamauser]

Great stuff and I love the formation and signings but may I ask who's playing that Libero role, I'm guessing you're training Lucas there as that is the only role suited to him in the team but I can't see the backup except possibly Coady who isn't proper backup.

Yeah, you are correct with Lucas. I am re-training him there. I havent got an real back up, but I have got another formation that moves the Libero up to the CM position instead.

Any other feedback would be appreciated

 

[gogogo golem]

Thanks for the quick reply and if that backup tactic doesn't work for you Inigo Martinez becomes the perfect Libero and Jan Vertonghen can make a good Libero.

 

[iamauser]

Mixed Start For Liverpool

Tottenham 1 - 0 Liverpool - Premier League

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Liverpool didnt get the start they were hoping for against Tottenham, and ended up loosing 1-0. Perhaps the worst part of the match was the injury to new striker Leandro Damiao. The Brazilian came off after just 21 minutes, and Rollinson confirmed he has been sent to a specialist to treat a hip injury which could keep him out for two months

Dundee Utd 2 - 2 Liverpool - Europa League 4th Qualifying Round Leg 1

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Liverpool may count themselves unlucky after a cold frustrating night in Scotland. Dundee got off to an early lead, with Gary Aitken scoring a simple tap in. Suarez then equalised with a header, before Webster put Dundee back infront with a spectacular 25 yard strike. Suarez then equalised again, and the game finished level.

Liverpool 6 - 0 Manchester City - Premier League

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We are only two games in to the Premier League season, and Liverpool have already had their game of the season. Six of the best from them against champions Manchester City. Things couldnt have started better for Liverpool after Dempsey finished after just 43 seconds. Gerrard then doubled the lead with a well placed shot, before Suarez got his first goal. Dempsey and Suarez both got another goal each, giving Liverpool a 5-0 lead at half time! Suarez then went and completed his hattrick with a header after 60 minutes.


Liverpool 4 - 0 Dundee - Europa League 4th Qualifying Round Leg 2

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Liverpool confirmed their place in the Europa League group stages with a convincing 4-0 win over Dundee United. Goals from Agger, Borini, Dempsey and Suarez ensured an easy victory at Anfield

Newcastle 1 -1 Liverpool - Premier League

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Liverpool failed to capitalise on two impressive wins, and drew 1-1 with Newcastle. Suarez again scored for Liverpool with an impressive 20 yard strike, and Pappis Cisse equalised for Newcastle

Liverpool Player of The Month

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Luis Suarez has been awarded the Liverpool Player of The Month Award after an impressive run of performances. The Uruguay forward has impressed Liverpool fans with 7 goals in 7 games, and has averaged a rating of 8.40

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[iamauser]

I forgot to add, I drew Wolfsburg, Young Boys and Karpaty in the Europa League group stages.

 

[iamauser]

Unbeaten Month For Liverpool

Liverpool 0 - 0 Aston Villa - Premier League

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Liverpool and Aston Villa played out a very boring 0-0 draw at Anfield. The Reds may count themselves hard done by, but they were ultimately unable to take advantage of their extra player after Gabby Agbonlahor got sent off.

Liverpool 1 - 1 Wolfsburg - Europa League Group J

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Liverpool started the group stages with a 1-1 draw against Wolfsburg. Wolfsburg looked strong throughout the game, and Vieirinha gave them the lead after 21 minutes. Liverpool had chances of their own, and Fabio Borini grabbed an equaliser just before the end. Daniel Agger was another injury blow for Liverpool, after coming of with a broken toe

Sheffield United 2 - 7 Liverpool - Capital One Cup 3rd Round

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Another crushing win for Liverpool, this time against lowly Sheffied United. Luis Suarez was again the man of the show, scoring 4 goals, and got a rating of 9.9. Young Joel Valencia also made his debut for the club, and got 3 assists, and a rating of 9.3. Fabio Borini, Martin Skrtel and Sebastian Coates also got themselves on the score sheet.

Liverpool 3 - 1 Southampton

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Clint Dempsey was the star of the game for Liverpool against Southampton after they completed another convincing victory. Dempsey opened the scoring with a wonderful curling shot, before Gerrard scored a contender for goal of the season with a spectacular 30 yard curling shot. Glen Johnson then gave away a penalty, which Lambert converted before Dempsey got himself another. Liverpool stars Gerrard and Suarez both came of with minor injuries

Young Boys 2 - 3 Liverpool - Europa League Group J

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Liverpool just edged out winners on a cold evening at the Stade de Suisse Wankdorf (LOL EVERY TIME!) Ayew and Borini scored for Liverpool, while Bobadilla and Enrique scored an own goal for Young Boys

Premier League Table

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Liverpool are currently sitting in 7th place, but have a game in hand over most teams above them. Winning their game in hand could move them up into 4th.

Liverpool Player of The Month

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Luis Suarez was again voted Liverpool Player of The Month. The Uruguayan was again in superb for this month, and got himself 4 goals.

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[Sam91]

Nice updates mate!! Im following

 

[iamauser]

Nice updates mate!! Im following

Thanks for the feedback

Anyone else follow please leave a comment, or like my update just so I know who is interested

Next update hopefully tonight

 

[Budma]

Great stuff mate, keep it up!