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Laughed greatly at this story. Yossi is still the man!!:
One of soccer’s most notorious hazing rituals was finally conquered this week as new Chelsea signing Yossi Benayoun turned the tables on his would-be tormentors.
Until now, every new player who joined the Chelsea squad faced the embarrassment of being forced to stand on a table in front of the English Premier League champion’s entire playing and coaching staff, belting out a song of his choice at full volume.
Israel international Benayoun, who signed from Liverpool in an $8.8 million transfer, looked set to become the latest victim of ridicule as senior players ordered him up on to the makeshift “stage” for his performance.
He stunned his audience, however, by bursting into a rendition of “You’ll Never Walk Alone” by Gerry and the Pacemakers, the anthem of the archrival Reds.
“I started to sing ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ but all the other players started shouting,” Benayoun said. “They wouldn’t let me carry on, so I had to do something different.”
As well as clearly possessing a wicked sense of humor, Benayoun also has the ability to play a crucial role in the outcome of the upcoming EPL campaign, which starts August 14.
With Joe Cole having headed in the opposite direction by joining Liverpool, Benayoun’s arrival brings some welcome creative spark in midfield.
After ending a three-year EPL drought by winning the title in May, Chelsea will enter the new season as favorite, closely followed by Manchester United.
While previous summers have seen the club lavish millions on several expensive new signings, this year has been more about investing in style — on and off the field.
The attractive, skillful midfielder should help head coach Carlo Ancelotti’s ambition of making Chelsea not only the best but also the most free-flowing team in the league. And away from soccer, the side will certainly look the part after agreeing on a ground-breaking partnership with fashion label Dolce & Gabbana.
D&G has designed a range of formal wear for the players to use on the way to matches, and will deck out the club’s locker room with a collection of opulent fittings far removed from the traditional players-area look.
Once a Red, always a Red! 
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Its going to be an interesting season thats for sure with a renewed battle for the 4th spot and Manchester City seeming to spend on transfers what an nation spends already . If Mancini doesnt get that 4th place hes ruined ..
It will be interesting under Hodsgon and Redknapp
Chelsea & Man Utd have an ageing team and i think will struggle but will be in the top 3 for sure ,i hate saying it if Arsenal can sort out their defence i think they could be the dark horses this year 
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Did everyone else see that Martin O'Neill resigned as manager of Aston Villa today? I was shocked! Bad news for the club. I liked him as a manager. I wonder what happened that made him quit so soon before the season started? 
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There's good things and bad things for having my Toffees having Tim Howard:
Good: Since he's a recognizable face in America, Everton highlights get play here.
Bad: When the only goal in a 1-0 loss was off a dropped ball that got kicked in.
Looking for at least a point next week against Wolverhampton.
-Andy
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Oof. A draw. I'll take it, I guess. Quite a blunder from Reina, who, in my opinion, is one of the best keepers in the world. Very rare of him to make such a large mistake. But overall, Liverpool played a very good match, even though they were down a man in the second half. Fo Arsenal, the question remains about their goalkeeping.
Another season begins! Good luck to everyone out there!!!
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 Originally Posted by sportsguy2315
There's good things and bad things for having my Toffees having Tim Howard:
Good: Since he's a recognizable face in America, Everton highlights get play here.
Bad: When the only goal in a 1-0 loss was off a dropped ball that got kicked in.
Looking for at least a point next week against Wolverhampton.
Originally Posted by Davyjones
Oof. A draw. I'll take it, I guess. Quite a blunder from Reina, who, in my opinion, is one of the best keepers in the world. Very rare of him to make such a large mistake. But overall, Liverpool played a very good match, even though they were down a man in the second half. Fo Arsenal, the question remains about their goalkeeping.
Another season begins! Good luck to everyone out there!!!
Dont worry Everton will come good ,they have such a good team and Cole should never have been sent off .. Arsenal were so lucky
How Spurs didnt win against City i will never know
But we have a big game tommorrow in the Champions League qualifiers
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On a positive note, Real Madrid is currently tops in La Liga! At least one of my clubs is doing well.
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Okay, so I'm going to say it: 2-1 Blackpool-LFC!?!? I am now in full crisis at Anfield and anger mode!!!! What's going on there!?!?
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Originally Posted by Davyjones
Okay, so I'm going to say it: 2-1 Blackpool-LFC!?!? I am now in full crisis at Anfield and anger mode!!!! What's going on there!?!?
What a shocking result .....
Whats going on i personally think ....
Well i dont blame Hodgson ,you dont become a bad manager overnight ,i remember when Spurs got rid of Martin Jol when we were bottom and i didnt agree with that descion
The players Benitez bought are being found out and its not helping internally . All of this doesnt help the team . I am sure come Jan when the transfer window opens Liverpool will buy and get themselves out of the hole there in
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Originally Posted by RAIDER
What a shocking result .....
Whats going on i personally think ....
Well i dont blame Hodgson ,you dont become a bad manager overnight ,i remember when Spurs got rid of Martin Jol when we were bottom and i didnt agree with that descion
The players Benitez bought are being found out and its not helping internally . All of this doesnt help the team . I am sure come Jan when the transfer window opens Liverpool will buy and get themselves out of the hole there in
Have they got the money?
They desperately need to sort things out at board level.
I'm just glad that Joe Cole never came to Spurs otherwise we would never have bought Van Der Vaart 
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Originally Posted by Davyjones
Okay, so I'm going to say it: 2-1 Blackpool-LFC!?!? I am now in full crisis at Anfield and anger mode!!!! What's going on there!?!?
DAVY
heres the latest news on your team
Umm the Liverpool Red Sox ...now you must be happy 
Taken from Sky Sports today
New England Sports Ventures (NESV), the owners of the Boston Red Sox, have had their £300million bid to take charge at Anfield accepted by the club's board.
The planned takeover has been delayed, with current co-owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett launching a legal challenge to proceedings as they seek a higher price in exchange for their stake.
But in a move designed to ease the fears of supporters following their most recent experience of owners from across the Atlantic, NESV have outlined their track record of success at the highest level.
"NESV wants to create a long-term financially solid foundation for Liverpool FC and is dedicated to ensuring that the club has the resources to build for the future, including the removal of all acquisition debt," a statement read.
Rightful place
"Our objective is to stabilise the club and ultimately return Liverpool FC to its rightful place in English and European football, successfully competing for and winning trophies.
"Since 2001, New England Sports Ventures has made successful investments in sports and entertainment properties.
"Our portfolio of companies, including the Boston Red Sox and Fenway Park, New England Sports Network, Fenway Sports Group and Roush Fenway Racing are all committed to one common goal: winning.
"NESV wants to help bring back the culture of winning to Liverpool FC.
"We have a proven track record, shown clearly with the Boston Red Sox. The team has won two World Series Championships over the past six years. We will bring the same kind of openness, passion, dedication and professionalism to Liverpool FC.
"We are hopeful with regard to the pending legal and English Premier League procedures now under way, however, in light of these issues, we will respectfully refrain from comment or further actions at this time."
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Originally Posted by RAIDER
DAVY
heres the latest news on your team
Umm the Liverpool Red Sox ...now you must be happy
Taken from Sky Sports today
New England Sports Ventures (NESV), the owners of the Boston Red Sox, have had their £300million bid to take charge at Anfield accepted by the club's board.
The planned takeover has been delayed, with current co-owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett launching a legal challenge to proceedings as they seek a higher price in exchange for their stake.
But in a move designed to ease the fears of supporters following their most recent experience of owners from across the Atlantic, NESV have outlined their track record of success at the highest level.
"NESV wants to create a long-term financially solid foundation for Liverpool FC and is dedicated to ensuring that the club has the resources to build for the future, including the removal of all acquisition debt," a statement read.
Rightful place
"Our objective is to stabilise the club and ultimately return Liverpool FC to its rightful place in English and European football, successfully competing for and winning trophies.
"Since 2001, New England Sports Ventures has made successful investments in sports and entertainment properties.
"Our portfolio of companies, including the Boston Red Sox and Fenway Park, New England Sports Network, Fenway Sports Group and Roush Fenway Racing are all committed to one common goal: winning.
"NESV wants to help bring back the culture of winning to Liverpool FC.
"We have a proven track record, shown clearly with the Boston Red Sox. The team has won two World Series Championships over the past six years. We will bring the same kind of openness, passion, dedication and professionalism to Liverpool FC.
"We are hopeful with regard to the pending legal and English Premier League procedures now under way, however, in light of these issues, we will respectfully refrain from comment or further actions at this time."
I am happier, at least. Let's just say that I'm cautiously optimistic at this point. Hicks has vowed to fight it in court, attempting to replace 2 board members with people from his own contingent. LFC better not end up in administration or Hicks and Gillette better take the next flight out of England ASAP!!  The supporters will not stand for it. Those 2 have given Americans such a bad name (in addition to the Glazers). I'm hoping that this situation resolves itself and we get back on track at Anfield. Not sure if Hodgson is the man to bring us back.
I wonder if Martin O'Neill is still available? Or maybe Steve Nicols from the New England Revolution here in MLS?
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2-0 Liverpool!! Torres finally breaks his slump!! Now 9th in the table and moving on up!! I still need more wins to convince me that we're out of our slump, but these past 3 matches are a good start!!
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A brilliant win by Liverpool cant take that away from guys lets hope it ends there though
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A brilliant win against Arsenal ...now a simple game this sunday for us against Liverpool Redsox ...aye davy
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