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Pepe Reina Signs New Six-Year Contract: The Future Liverpool Captain?

Pepe Reina has finally agreed to a four year extension that will see his contract run until 2016, ensuring Liverpool have one of the very best 'keepers in the world for a long time to come...

Written by Jamie Ward about about 14 hours ago 364 reads 4 comments
Rafael Benitez vs Sam Allardyce: What Round Are We On Now?

Sam Allardyce knows how to bring entertainment to football. Not on the pitch (unless you like your footy peppered with moves from a UFC bout) but from the pervasively fixated pantomime act he insists on continuing with Rafael Benitez...

Written by Jamie Ward about 8 days ago 185 reads 2 comments
Liverpool-Wigan: Some Good, Mostly Bad, But a Lot Worse If Rafa Leaves

Nobody should defend the lackluster performance served up by a Liverpool team bereft of (*delete as applicable) Passion/ Inspiration/ Consistency/ Professionalism/ Quality/ Leadership/ Goals/ ...

Written by Jamie Ward about 10 days ago 318 reads 9 comments
Well Red: Robbohuyton Presents the All New LFC Fanzine

Football fanzines you can hold in your hand as you scream at the ref are now as rare as a decent journalist. The Internet has paved the way for any Tom, Dick, or Parry with a computer and an opinion to get their voice heard...

Written by Jamie Ward about about 1 month ago 211 reads 15 comments
Rafael Benitez Is Building Liverpool Football Club Not Destroying It

The clock is ticking for many Liverpool supporters as they must surely feel time is running out to win the Premier League...

Written by Jamie Ward about about 1 month ago 2,663 reads 74 comments
Steve Bruce, Rafael Benitez, Kenwyne Jones, and the Media Pot Stirring

It would seem the constantly "disrespectful" Liverpool manager, Rafael Benitez, is up to his cunning tricks again. According to Sunderland manager—and ex-Manchester United legend—Steve Bruce, Benitez is playing games at the expense of Kenwyne Jones...

Written by Jamie Ward about about 1 month ago 620 reads 17 comments
Ryan Babel Twitter Attack On Benitez: Poor Hoax Or Hopeful Provocation?

Rafael Benitez is under attack from pretty much every angle at the moment. The fans, the media, the uninformed, the easily led, and those who just love to jump on the bandwagon...

Written by Jamie Ward about 2 months ago 1,483 reads 66 comments
David Ngog: Starting To Show His Potential and Proving To Be a Bargain

In the summer of 2008, Rafa Benitez spent £1.5million on the relatively unknown 19-year-old, David Ngog. Supporters questioned the Liverpool manager's purchase of a striker with a goal ...

Written by Jamie Ward about 3 months ago 591 reads 12 comments
Psychology and Football Support: The Negativity Bias

Since the dawn of time, evolution has helped mankind develop techniques, habits, and systems to maintain the survival of life. Scientific study has highlighted that one of those techniques was put in place to act like an early warning system...

Written by Jamie Ward about 3 months ago 264 reads 4 comments
Heysel Slur On Chelsea Website: Petty Football Rivalry Is a Joke

We all love a bit of football banter, a light hearted joke at the expense of the opposition. The pantomime routine that exists around football grounds can be highly entertaining...

Written by Jamie Ward about 4 months ago 69 reads 7 comments
Rafael Benitez and The Problem Areas Within The Liverpool Squad

With just over a month to go before the January transfer window is firmly pushed open, the time may be right for Rafael Benitez to juggle his squad of players to see who can be moved on, and who can be brought in to Anfield...

Written by Jamie Ward about 4 months ago 902 reads 28 comments
Paul Tomkins: Liverpool's Most Indepth Football Writer Talks To Jamie Ward

At a time when the media representation of Liverpool Football Club is at its lowest and most vile, and all around supporters seem to be losing their way...

Written by Jamie Ward about 4 months ago 452 reads 10 comments
As a Liverpool Supporter I Have Finally Had Enough...

For Liverpool, it has certainly not been the start to a campaign that many predicted it would be. On the back of last season's impressive run, it looked very likely that Benitez and his team ...

Written by Jamie Ward about 4 months ago 231 reads 8 comments
Ferguson Gets It Wrong With His Tactics and Comments About The Referee

A good win for Liverpool over title holders Manchester United on Sunday have led to some interesting comments from Alex Ferguson in the aftermath of his Anfield defeat...

Written by Jamie Ward about 5 months ago 212 reads 21 comments
In Reponse To...Matthew Fearon From The Times Online, Discussing Benitez

This is an article in response to the piece written by Matthew Fearon in Sunday's edition of The Times Online. In this misleading piece of journalism, Matthew believes Rafael Benitez has wasted ...

Written by Jamie Ward about 5 months ago 446 reads 4 comments
Media Myths: Rafael Benitez and His Liverpool Transfer History Part Two

So it appears the knives are out once again for the pervasively criticised Liverpool manager, Rafael Benitez. As if it wasn't annoying enough that national media sources seem intent on creating ...

Written by Jamie Ward about 5 months ago 838 reads 21 comments
Stan Collymore: A Complete Waste Of Our Time, But Who's Really To Blame?

I've been getting the train to work for the last few weeks. I enjoy reading a newspaper or two to distract me from the annoying air conditioning unit that accompanies me on my journey...

Written by Jamie Ward about 6 months ago 260 reads 8 comments
Stoppage Time Debate: What Happened To a 90 Minute Game Of Football?

We all know about Michael Owen's controversial game-winning goal for United against Manchester City. We've listened to the explanation's from the Referee's in defence of the situation...

Written by Jamie Ward about 6 months ago 197 reads 15 comments
Paul Tomkins: What Does The Future Hold For The LFC Journalist?

This has certainly been a difficult start to the season for Liverpool FC. After much optimism for the new campaign, buoyed by a fantastic end to last season, many "supporters" have already started to turn on the players and manager...

Written by Jamie Ward about 6 months ago 328 reads 12 comments
EPL Roundtable Part 2: Salomon Gonzalez, Willie Gannon, Jason Halfpenny

We all know preseason just doesn't cut it. So whilst we wait for the real football to kick-off, why don't you spend some time reading the ramblings of some of B/R's finest...

Written by Jamie Ward about 8 months ago 220 reads 35 comments
Alvaro Arbeloa to Real Madrid: The Liverpool Defender Says Deal Is Close

Liverpool right back Alvaro Arbeloa has told a Spanish newspaper that a move to Real Madrid could be completed this week. The former Madrid player has publicly stated his desire to move back to Spain and play for the club he left in 2005...

Written by Jamie Ward about 8 months ago 383 reads 21 comments
Hypocrisy From Alex Ferguson and The Supporters Who Defend Him

Who would have thought it? Alex Ferguson verbally attacks another manager for their arrogant behaviour, only to go and do exactly the same thing himself. His latest mumblings really are "beyond the pale...

Written by Jamie Ward about 8 months ago 1,084 reads 108 comments
EPL Roundtable Part 1: Maire Ofeire, Carolina Tiger, Salaar Shamsi

We all know preseason just doesn't cut it. So whilst we wait for the real football to kick-off, why don't you spend some time reading the ramblings of some of B/R's finest...

Written by Jamie Ward about 8 months ago 257 reads 23 comments
Rafa Benitez: A Party Political Broadcast on Behalf of the Liver Party

This is a party political broadcast by Rafael Benitez on behalf of the Liver Party: I believe in Liverpool. It is a great club with a great history. The Liverpool people are a great people...

Written by Jamie Ward about 8 months ago 176 reads 10 comments
Liverpool Preseason: Can You Name The Starting Lineup Against St. Gallen?

Phone Sky and tell them to put the sports package back on and inform your girlfriend there will be a lot less quality time together, because football is coming home...

Written by Jamie Ward about 8 months ago 921 reads 6 comments

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Jamie Ward Article Archive

Pepe Reina Signs New Six-Year Contract: The Future Liverpool Captain?

Rafael Benitez vs Sam Allardyce: What Round Are We On Now?

Liverpool-Wigan: Some Good, Mostly Bad, But a Lot Worse If Rafa Leaves

Well Red: Robbohuyton Presents the All New LFC Fanzine

Rafael Benitez Is Building Liverpool Football Club Not Destroying It

Steve Bruce, Rafael Benitez, Kenwyne Jones, and the Media Pot Stirring

Ryan Babel Twitter Attack On Benitez: Poor Hoax Or Hopeful Provocation?

David Ngog: Starting To Show His Potential and Proving To Be a Bargain

Psychology and Football Support: The Negativity Bias

Heysel Slur On Chelsea Website: Petty Football Rivalry Is a Joke

Rafael Benitez and The Problem Areas Within The Liverpool Squad

Paul Tomkins: Liverpool's Most Indepth Football Writer Talks To Jamie Ward

As a Liverpool Supporter I Have Finally Had Enough...

Ferguson Gets It Wrong With His Tactics and Comments About The Referee

In Reponse To...Matthew Fearon From The Times Online, Discussing Benitez

Media Myths: Rafael Benitez and His Liverpool Transfer History Part Two

Stan Collymore: A Complete Waste Of Our Time, But Who's Really To Blame?

Stoppage Time Debate: What Happened To a 90 Minute Game Of Football?

Paul Tomkins: What Does The Future Hold For The LFC Journalist?

EPL Roundtable Part 2: Salomon Gonzalez, Willie Gannon, Jason Halfpenny

Alvaro Arbeloa to Real Madrid: The Liverpool Defender Says Deal Is Close

Hypocrisy From Alex Ferguson and The Supporters Who Defend Him

EPL Roundtable Part 1: Maire Ofeire, Carolina Tiger, Salaar Shamsi

Rafa Benitez: A Party Political Broadcast on Behalf of the Liver Party

Liverpool Preseason: Can You Name The Starting Lineup Against St. Gallen?

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