Liverpool got off to a winning start against Aston Villa - but it was more about luck than skill. And if Rafa Benitez's team selection is a sign of things to come, then another disappointing season could be ahead for the Reds. Posted August 12, 2007 by Tom Harness

Anfield's American owners have provided the cash, and Rafa Benitez is on a spending spree. But will it be enough to crack Manchester United and Chelsea's Premiership dominance? Posted July 12, 2007 by Steve Bott

The arrival of the versatile Ryan Babel, Yossi Benayoun and Andrei Voronin gives Rafa Benitez an embarrassment of riches in team selection - and a realistic chance of the Premiership title. Posted July 14, 2007 by Tom Harness

Liverpool wins. An unsung hero and a definite asset to the team. No one can match him for passion or determination...

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He's an inconsistent lightweight but he's a damn sight better than half the rest of the sh*t in our squad. Plessis, Ngog, Dossena, Degen anyone? The club would be justified in paying to get rid of that lot, not fit to wear the shirt.