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by **Alex G.** » Wed Jan 14, 2009 11:25 pm

That word is "reckon"? OMG that´s not the english I studied in the academy

by **NANNY RED** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 8:50 pm

Ive heard the :censored:

lot now, There will be noone left in there end,

Police crackdown on Liverpool FC v Everton FC derby day chanting

Jan 15 2009 by Luke Traynor, Liverpool Echo

LIVERPOOL and Everton fans were warned today they could be prosecuted for “criminal chanting” at this month’s two Merseyside derbies.

They could be thrown out of the ground and charged for singing inappropriate songs.

Police are taking action after unsavoury terrace chants at recent derbies, and are involved in talks with the Crown Prosecution Service.

Liverpool and Everton meet in a Premiership game on Monday evening and the following Sunday afternoon in the FA Cup, both at Anfield.

One song is said to be of particular concern to police, whose football intelligence officers will draw up a dossier of chants.

Police today warned they would remove offenders from the ground and seek bans.

Officers are to speak to both clubs asking them to present a united front against unacceptable abuse from the stands.

Football commander for Merseyside police Chief Supt Dave Lewis said: “We will speak to the CPS to see if what is sung is viewed as abusive.

“We could arrest people and charge them. We won’t be arresting hundreds as we haven’t got the resources to do so and could prompt a mêlée.

“Some of the singing can be abhorrent and we have to draw a line under it.”

The action comes in the wake of alleged racist and homophobic chanting directed at Portsmouth defender Sol Campbell during a match against former employers Tottenham Hotspur.

A number of people were charged by Hampshire police.

Everton FC spokesman Ian Ross said: “We always urge our fans to behave appropriately, not just at derby games, but at every match.

“At a previous derby at Anfield there was some pretty unpleasant chanting from both sets of supporters, although it was not racist or homophobic.”

There was no-one available to comment at Liverpool FC.

luketraynor@liverpoolecho.co.uk

by **justyna** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 9:16 pm

We'll win that one with Torres on the scoreshit!

by **NANNY RED** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 10:11 pm

Nice little article by Xabi in the Mirror today

Liverpool have nerve to win the title, vows Xabi Alonso: Interview By David Anderson 16/01/2009

As Xabi Alonso leant back in his chair and rubbed his new beard, he did not look like a man feeling the heat.

And he insists he and his Liverpool team-mates are not cracking under the pressure of the title race.

Sir Alex Ferguson claims the Reds will be nervous as they watch Manchester United gobble up their Premier League lead.

They certainly looked jittery at Stoke, where they dropped two more points in another costly draw.

Alonso accepts these are uncharted waters for Rafa Benitez's side and admits they lack the title-winning experience of United and Chelsea.

But the stylish midfielder, who has been the stand-out performer in Liverpool's title tilt, says they will not wilt.

"There is pressure on us and you can expect that because we've not won the title for so many years," he said.

"Whenever we don't win a game, it's easy for people to say it's because we are feeling the pressure. It's an easy way for people to say why we didn't beat teams like Stoke.

"But the truth is you are facing good teams every week in the Premier League and you can't win every game.

"We don't think about what other people are saying about us and we are just staying calm. It's a fact that we don't have the experience of the other teams, but we are learning from what is happening this season.

"We know we can't afford to drop points, especially at home. But Chelsea are going to drop points, Manchester United are going to drop points, all the teams are going to drop points.

"We know if we do well, like we did at Newcastle, people say we can win the title and then if we draw the next game, they say we can't cope with the pressure.

"It's important for us not to lose focus, keep as calm as possible and only think about the next game."

Alonso, 27, can see how desperate Liverpool fans are to end their 19-year wait to be champions and stop United equalling their record of 18 titles.

The Spaniard is just as keen to get his hands on the Premier League trophy, but says the players must avoid burdening themselves with this emotional baggage.

"You can feel the desire from the fans to win and I have not won a title since I was 11, playing for my local team in San Sebastian," said Alonso, who is back in full training after injuring his foot at Preston.

"You can feel the weight of this desire from the fans when you are playing, but you have to avoid putting more pressure on yourself otherwise you will lose focus. We have to be professional and only think about the next game."

The next game is Monday's must-win Merseyside derby against Everton and Alonso knows their Stanley Park neighbours will be pumped up to stop them at Anfield.

Alonso relishes the derby and will renew a rivalry dating back to his childhood when he faces Everton's Mikel Arteta.

The two Basques grew up an Alonso free-kick from each other in San Sebastian and played for the Antiguoko youth side.

Alonso has already begun the mickey-taking by texting his old pal and hopes to be reaching for his mobile again on Monday.

"In San Sebastian we have a nice tradition of playing matches on the beach and I remember winning when our school played his school," he said.

"We never thought then that one of us would play for Liverpool and the other for Everton in the same city.

"It's a nice story and we have been texting each other, making jokes.

"I texted him when he scored his good free-kick against Hull and said Pepe Reina would have saved it and that Pepe will be ready for him.

"He texted back saying we will see who has the last laugh on Monday."

by **Sabre** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 11:08 pm

Nice Article Nanny

"In San Sebastian we have a nice tradition of playing matches on the beach and I remember winning when our school played his school," he said.

Just a side note about Alonso's footie prehistory:

When he mentions these games in the beach he doesn't mean for fun. It's a unique tradition in Spain. In San Sebastian, lads of 7-8-9-10 play their "official" interschool games in the beach.

Not over a totally dry sand (like you can see in beach footie), but wet. It's a tradition and it's a belief around here it makes the lads' knees stronger.

So all the Alonsos, Artetas and Ivan Campos play in this beach every Sunday when they're children.

by **JoeTerp** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 11:16 pm

NANNY RED wrote:"I texted him when he scored his good free-kick against Hull and said Pepe Reina would have saved it and that Pepe will be ready for him.

Extra Extra Read all about it:

Xabi: Myhill is :censored:

Spaniard attacks Hull Keeper

by **lakes10** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 11:35 am

we will all be Bolton fans for 90mins today but i do fear it will not pay off.

Last week just befor the build up to the last game Rafa had the pop at Plum nose, well this week its all been about his health and his contract.

I fear that Rafa might not be in the best frame of mind to take charge of the team (ok have a pop at me now).

I feel it would be better is Lee was given a free run with the team this week and the next two games are against a team he knows very well and a team he loves to beat.

3-1

by **Greavesie** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 11:51 am

Im going to say 1:0 Torres for Monday

As for Manure, I reckon Bolton are going to do us a favour today, they have a few of their scum missing today. Reckon a point isn't too far for Bolton today

by **Greavesie** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 5:26 pm

Chelsea 0:1 Stoke

by **lakes10** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 5:49 pm

man u are about to go top.

by **RedRoots** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 5:50 pm

sake Bolton!!!

by **Greavesie** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 5:51 pm

seen that theyre such :censored:

by **tonyeh** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 5:55 pm

Balls.........

Bolton defenders backing off continuiously. Something was bound to go in.

The Everton game just go harder.

by **RedRoots** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 5:57 pm

Chelsea just won too!

by **Thingy** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 5:57 pm

Chelsea , Lampard, Deflected goal. :angry:

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