NffcBash Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 After Liverpool's poor performance in the Premiership last season Tom Hicks and George Gillet have decided that Anfield needs a fresh start and therefore sacked Rafael Benitez with immediate effect. Replacing the Spaniard will be rookie manager Ben Ashley, a 30 year old who joins from Nottingham Forest's coaching staff. Many believe that Ashley simply doesn't have the criteria to manage a club of Liverpool's stature and voices of concern have already begun only hours into Ashley's reign. Liverpool have told Ashley they expect great success in every area this season and failure to do so will result in immediate dismissal. Ashley will have £29,000,000 to spend with a wage budget of £1,500,000. Ashley has said he is currently happy with his playing staff and no players will be considered for transfer until he has fully assesed his squad. In other news Peter Gulacsi has returned to MTK after Ashley cancelled his loan deal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NffcBash Posted September 2, 2008 Author Share Posted September 2, 2008 July Liverpool cruised through pre-season winning all 3 of their friendlies. Sheff Utd 0 Liverpool 5 Liverpool 2 Crystal Palace 1 Liverpool 3 Leeds 0 Meanwhile there were 3 new arrivals at Anfield Bojan signed from Barcelona for £5,500,000 and is highly regarded by his previous employers at Nou Camp. 18 Year old Ivan Rakitic signed from Schalke for £7,500,000 which Ashley describes as a small price to pay for the talented Croatian. Also Kerlon arrived from Botafogo for a bargain £500,000. Andriy Voronin has been transfer listed as Ashley stated he isn't the right kind of player that Ashley requires, Man City are favourites to the Paris Hilton lookalike. David N'Gog joined Cardiff City on a season long loan and Middlesborough's bid for Arbeloa was rejected. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NffcBash Posted September 2, 2008 Author Share Posted September 2, 2008 August Premiership West Brom 2 Liverpool 4 Portsmouth 1 Liverpool 2 Liverpool 3 Bolton 0 1st Liverpool +6 9Pts 2nd West Ham +3 9Pts 3rd Fulham +2 9Pts Champions League Qualifying Rnd 3 Liverpool 1 Benfica 1 Benfica 1 Liverpool 2 Andriy Voronin completed his £5,500,000 deal to Man City New signing Kerlon joined N'gog on a season long loan at Cardiff City Liverpool signed Ismael Aissati for £5,000,000 from Ajax Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSD Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 I was enjoying this thread until this: Liverpool 3 Leeds 0 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NffcBash Posted September 2, 2008 Author Share Posted September 2, 2008 September Liverpool have been drawn with Roma, Marseille and Stuggart in Group A of the Champion League Group Stage. Premiership Liverpool 3 Blackburn 1 Sunderland 0 Liverpool 3 Liverpool 2 Hull 0 West Ham 3 Liverpool 2 1st Man City +8 20Pts 2nd Liverpool +12 18 Pts 3rd West Ham +2 16 Pts Champions League Roma 0 Liverpool 0 League Cup 3rd Rnd Burnley 1 Liverpool 3 Liverpool draw Morecome at Home in 4th Rnd of League Cup. Ben Ashley was confirmed as Manager of the Month for August after wins over West Brom, Portsmouth and Bolton. Fernando Torres claimed Player of the Month after bagging 2 goals and 2 assits. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NffcBash Posted September 2, 2008 Author Share Posted September 2, 2008 Apologies LSD! Robbie Keane banged in a hatrick! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
footballaholic12345 Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 What is your expectations for the Anfield Club? Do you think you can win over the Fans? What formation are you manly using? Where, of all places do you need to Strenthen? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
footballaholic12345 Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 I no what you mean LSD lol West Brom 2 Liverpool 4:( Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSD Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 It's not fair! You could have let us have one goal!! You let West Brom have 2 KUTGW though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NffcBash Posted September 2, 2008 Author Share Posted September 2, 2008 What is your expectations for the Anfield Club? To meet the expectations of the board and fans, which is succeed in every area this season. We aim to win every competition we enter. Do you think you can win over the Fans? Only time will tell, however my intentions remain focused on the success of Liverpool and not Ben Ashley at this moment in time. What formation are you manly using? An emphasis attacking 4-4-2. Reina, Arbeloa, Aurelio, Carragher, Hyypia, Babel, Pennant, Gerrard, Rakitic, Kuyt and Torres. Where, of all places do you need to Strenthen? I believe we have plenty of goalscorers and this has shown. However we are leeking to many goals which will always come with an attacking team. I will be looking to see better performances defensively over the coming weeks. Thank you for your questions! Keep them coming! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
footballaholic12345 Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Do you believe you can beat the Succeses of Rafa Benitez and even Bill Shankly, Kenny Daglish or Gerrard Houllier? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NffcBash Posted September 2, 2008 Author Share Posted September 2, 2008 All managers have achieved varied levels of success at this club and it's difficult to be compared due to the different periods of time they have all been at the club. However I feel I have a special group of players with the desire to suceed, with this I am confident we can achieve great things at the club and hopefully I will be part of that. In relation to your question I have the potential to win more silverware than any other manager before me, also I could win nothing at the club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
footballaholic12345 Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 How does your squad compare to the Premiership winning team ages ago? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NffcBash Posted September 2, 2008 Author Share Posted September 2, 2008 Liverpool have never won the Premiership! haha Seriously though, I believe we offer more than the Championship winning team of 1990. I believe our time has come, we are ready to compete for The Premiership. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
footballaholic12345 Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 I meant the top league then lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NffcBash Posted September 2, 2008 Author Share Posted September 2, 2008 October Ben Ashley claimed Manager of the Month again for September. Premiership Liverpool 0 Aston Villa 0 Liverpool 1 Arsenal 0 Man City 1 Liverpool 1 Liverpool 0 Newcastle 0 1st Man City +10 25 Pts 2nd Man Utd +14 24 Pts 3rd Liverpool +13 24 Pts Champions League Liverpool 1 Marseille 0 Liverpool 2 Stuggart 0 League Cup 4th Rnd Liverpool 1 Morecombe 1 Liverpool win 5-4 on Penalties Liverpool draw Man Utd at Home in Quarter Final of the League Cup. Fernando Torres thanked manager Ben Ashley and has given credit to his boss after his wonderful form so far this season. The Liverpool board have expressed themselves a little dissapointed with the start Ben Ashley has made. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NffcBash Posted September 2, 2008 Author Share Posted September 2, 2008 November Premiership Tottenham 1 Liverpool 2 Liverpool 1 Fulham 0 Chelsea 0 Liverpool 0 1st Man Utd +20 31 Pts 2nd Liverpool +15 31 Pts 3rd Man City +11 29 Pts Champions League Liverpool 2 Roma 1 Marsielle 0 Liverpool 2 Liverpool qualify for the knockout stages. The Liverpool board have expressed themselves generally satisfied with Ben Ashley's management of the club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
footballaholic12345 Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 How well do you expect to do in the Champions League against other world class teams? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NffcBash Posted September 2, 2008 Author Share Posted September 2, 2008 December Premiership Liverpool 2 Wigan 0 Man Utd 1 Liverpool 0 Liverpool 0 Everton 0 Stoke 1 Liverpool 0 Liverpool 3 Middlesborough 0 Liverpool 2 West Brom 1 1st Man Utd +27 42 Pts 2nd Liverpool +19 41 Pts 3rd Chelsea +16 37 Pts Champions League Stuggart 0 Liverpool 2 1st Liverpool +9 16 Pts 2nd Marseille +0 7 Pts Liverpool draw Fernebache in the Second Phase of Champions League. League Cup Quarter Final Liverpool 2 Man Utd 0 Liverpool will play Aston Villa in the League Cup Semi-Final with the first leg to be played at Anfield. Liverpool will play Man Utd at least 3 times at Anfield this season after drawing them this time in the FA Cup. Fernando Torres has again publicly thanked boss Ben Ashley in his assistance in his progress this season. Ashley has proved a popular figure so far with his playing staff, although certain fans believe that time is up for Ashley. Reina also publicly revealed he believe's Ashley is bringing out the best in him. The Liverpool board have expressed themselves generally satisfied with Ben Ashley's management of the club. They have also told Ashley to ignore a section of fans that are calling for his resignation, Liverpool reinforce that they give Ashley their total confidence and support. Aurelio and Babel both sustained injuries this month. Ben Ashley has told the media that he is willing to openly discuss potential transfer dealings and how his career has taken off. There are reported numerous sources interested in interviewing Ashley. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NffcBash Posted September 3, 2008 Author Share Posted September 3, 2008 January Premiership Arsenal 5 Liverpool 1 Liverpool 3 Portsmouth 1 Bolton 0 Liverpool 3 Blackburn 0 Liverpool 1 1st Man Utd +29 51 Pts 2nd Liverpool +21 50 Pts 3rd Man City +17 45 Pts FA Cup 3rd Rnd Liverpool 1 Man Utd 1 Replay Man Utd 2 Liverpool 1 League Cup Semi-Final 1st Leg Liverpool 0 Aston Villa 0 2nd Leg Aston Villa 0 Liverpool 0 Liverpool win 5-4 on Pens Liverpool will face arch rivals Everton in what promises to be a fantastic final. The Liverpool board have expressed themselves generally satisfied with Ben Ashley's management of the club. Gerrard (2 Months) and Mascherano(3 Weeks) sustained injuries this month. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NffcBash Posted September 3, 2008 Author Share Posted September 3, 2008 Ben Ashley today released a statement "There has been no action in terms of the transer window as I felt there was no need to attract new players to the club. There were no players that would improve the current playing staff under our current budget. I am happy with my squad and believe no additions were required to fulfill this seasons ambitions." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NffcBash Posted September 3, 2008 Author Share Posted September 3, 2008 February Premiership Liverpool 4 Sunderland Hull 0 Liverpool 0 1st Man Utd +30 54 Pts 2nd Liverpool +24 53 Pts 3rd Man City +17 49 Pts League Cup Final Everton 1 Liverpool 3 Champions League 2nd Phase Fernabache 0 Liverpool 0 The Liverpool board have expressed themselves generally satisfied with Ben Ashley's management of the club. They have also announced their pleasure at Ashley's first trophy in ther League Cup win over Rivals Everon. Gerrard remains injured. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iain342 Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 This is a good read you're doing well i hope you win the prem Good luck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NffcBash Posted September 3, 2008 Author Share Posted September 3, 2008 March Premiership Aston Villa 1 Liverpool 0 Liverpool 0 Man City 0 Liverpool 2 West Ham 0 Newcastle 3 Liverpool 4 Liverpool 1 Spurs 0 Fulham 0 Liverpool 1 1st Liverpool +29 67 Pts 2nd Man Utd +32 63 Pts 3rd Arsenal +19 55 Pts Champions League 2nd Phase Liverpool 4 Ferneabache 1 Liverpool draw Real Madrid in the Quarter Finals. Mascherano will miss the remainder of the season. The Liverpool board have expressed themselves generally satisfied with Ben Ashley's management of the club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJGB Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Mr Ashley Sir, may i hit you up with a few questions? Are you concerned with your big upcoming Champions League match against arguably the most historic team in the competition in recent years? Are you confident you will be able to maintain your lead over manchester United or do you feel one slip up and they could stomp back up and give you a tough run. And finally, are their any aspects of your squad you will be changing in the summer? Any particular transfer targets you have liked the look of? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NffcBash Posted September 3, 2008 Author Share Posted September 3, 2008 April Premiership Chelsea 1 Liverpool 0 Wigan 0 Liverpool 1 Liverpool 0 Man Utd 1 Everton 1 Liverpool 0 1st Man Utd +33 70 Pts 2nd Liverpool +27 70 Pts 3rd Arsenal +28 68 Pts Champions League Quarter Final 1st Leg Liverpool 0 Real Madrid 1 2nd Leg Real Madrid 0 Liverpool 2 Liverpool draw PSV in the Semi-Finals. Spanish rivals Barcelona and Valencia meet in the other game. Semi-Finals PSV 1 Liverpool 1 2nd Leg Liverpool 5 PSV 1 Liverpool will play Valencia in the final of the Champions League 2008. Ryan Babel, Yossi Benayoun, Mario Skrtel and Andrea Dossena will join Mascherano in missing the reamaining fixtures of the campaign. The Liverpool board have expressed themselves generally satisfied with Ben Ashley's management of the club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NffcBash Posted September 3, 2008 Author Share Posted September 3, 2008 Certainly (Before the game) I believe it is a fantastic oppurtunity for Liverpool FC to shine on the big stage, Real Madrid are the biggest club in the world and it is a huge task to defeat them. However we are ready to show that we are equal if not bigger than Madrid. I believe it could go either way, Manchester United are a great team and will challenge us right to the final game. All we can do is just keep going strong and hopefully we'll be there come May. We have identified certain targets however we are a long way from the window opening and I would prefer to remain fully focused on the climax of this campagin. Thank you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NffcBash Posted September 3, 2008 Author Share Posted September 3, 2008 May Premiership Liverpool 3 Stoke 1 Middlesborough 1 Liverpool 2 1st Liverpool +30 76 Pts 2nd Arsenal +33 74 Pts 3rd Man Utd +33 73 Pts 4th Chelsea +31 72 Pts The board and fans have expressed their delight at Liverpool's first ever Premiership title. The stated that Ben Ashley deserved full credit for their sucess. Champions League Final Valencia 0 Liverpool 1 The board and fans are in dreamland after Ashley delivered the treble this season. Ashley is said to be delighted with his first season success with the club. Fernando Torres and Pep Reina have expressed their delight at winning the Premiership and Champions League. They have both thanked Ben Ashley for his contribution to their individual perfomances this season. The Liverpool board have expressed themselves very pleased with Ben Ashley's management of the club. Arsene Wenger won Premier League Manager of the year as Arsenal finished Runners Up. Sir Alex Ferguson was Runner Up as his Man Utd team came in 3rd. Dirk Kuyt won Player of the year with teammate Fernando Torres coming in second. The pair have scored 41 goals between themselves this season. Winners Premiership - Liverpool Championship - Birmingham League One - Leicester League Two -Gillingham Carling Cup - Liverpool FA Cup - Man Utd Euro Cup - Lyon Champions League - Liverpool Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NffcBash Posted September 3, 2008 Author Share Posted September 3, 2008 Ben Ashley has today announced that 5 players will join Liverpool come July on bosman transfers. Nedum Onuoha, Mattheui Flamini, Kasper Schmichael, Alberto Paloschi and Lukman Haruna will all sign for the English and European Champions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cena And Orton Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Well done I never seen someone do so well as Liverpool Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NffcBash Posted September 3, 2008 Author Share Posted September 3, 2008 Chuffed with that, easily the best ever first season on Handheld from me! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarrow Roofing Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Cena and Orton, do you like Wrestling? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cena And Orton Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Whoah it was your first season! I did rubbish in my first season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cena And Orton Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 yes i do, do you? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarrow Roofing Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 I used to, before they bought everything I think HHH was just marrying Steph at the time I stopped watching. Guess I'm just suprised that a 58yr old would watch wrestling still Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cena And Orton Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 I like wresting and its probably wrong to like it when your 58 but ahh well Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cena And Orton Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 dont usually do much now because im retired so i just play on my psp and watch tv mostly Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cena And Orton Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 And i share this email with my grandson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NffcBash Posted September 3, 2008 Author Share Posted September 3, 2008 After Liverpool's success in both the Premiership and Europe last season Tom Hicks and George Gillet have decided that Ben Ashley is the right man to lead Liverpool to further silverware. Critics are still out for Ashley as there is doubt whether last seasons heroics are able to be emulated this season. However Ashley has managed to get the fans and boards full support which can only aid to the cause. Liverpool have told Ashley they expect great success in every area again this season. Ashley will have a reduced transfer budget of £26,500,000 to spend however an increase in wages as he has an extra £400,000 to offer bringing it upto just under £2,000,000 per week. Ashley has said he is currently happy with his playing staff however there will be new faces in order to bring depth to the squad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NffcBash Posted September 3, 2008 Author Share Posted September 3, 2008 Liverpool have today completed the signing of the 20 year old Argentinian Sergio Aguero for a cluyb record fee of £24,000,000. The quick and prolific striker is Ashley's first big name signing and the fans have praised Ashley for his ambition. Ashley has said he is delighted at the capture of Aguero as he fought off Chelsea and Manchester United for his signature. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSD Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Cena, what is a WUM? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarrow Roofing Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Cena, what is a WUM? Already been called lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Cena And Orton Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 what do you mean Jarrow Roofing? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSD Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Me thinks our high security has been compromised! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ComeontheArsenal Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 I think your right LSD, As for hammers4life post constructively or go away! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Hammers4life Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Im sorry!!!!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSD Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Exactly what COTA said! Contstrucively or nothing at all! Your choice Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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