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Calls for patience must extend towards Borini - ESPNFC

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Those numbers are meaningless if Borini cannot translate that form into the Premier League, of course. But at the age of 21 and after just four Premier League games, it is far too early to write off the £10 million as an act of folly by Rodgers. The young Italian is a player the manager is familiar with and knows his capabilities, both mentally and physically. Though Rodgers has little choice given the striking scarcity, he's already proven he will be patient with his player. It's time for some in the stands to do so too. Some rightfully shout for patience. It's time to start listening.

Reds in for Del Piero?

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If this was true, it looks like we are in full desperation mode now. However, understand it does say the SkySports does not think this is the case.

Everybody step off the ledge

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It might not be as bad as we all think. Here's a good read from Paul Tomkins

Agger to Appeal Red Card?

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He claims there was no contact, I just thought it was minimal. Can't see him winning this.

Bologna sell Gaston Ramirez to Southhampton for fee of €15 million

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"Southampton have had a bid of €15 million accepted for Bologna winger Gaston Ramirez, beating off competition from Liverpool and Tottenham." To think, we could of had Ramirez for €15 million. Seems like a reasonable and doable price tag.

Liverpool Sign Oussama Assaidi

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Well that came out of nowhere. Liverpool have bought Assaidi from the Eredivise's Herenveen. I can't claim to know much about the Moroccan, but I guess at the very least this is depth behind Stewart Downing and Sterling in the wide areas of the front three. Anyone who does know the player is free to tell us about him.

EXCLUSIVE: Transcript of Alex Ferguson's Phone Call With Arsene Wenger - The Short Fuse

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Saw this on the Arsenal SBNation blog.. read if you enjoy the thought of Fergie getting flustered as much as I do..

It's Finally Official, Joe Allen is a Red

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As Sam touched on in the article below, Joe Allen is officially a Red now and has been introduced as such by the club.

Carroll Left Behind for Thursday's Match

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Andy Carroll has not traveled with the team after picking up a "groin strain" or it might be a bruised ego or even cirrhosis. I'm not sure yet. After rejecting his apparently "agreed to" loan to West Ham this is potentially interesting. Especially because Dempsey has not traveled with Fulham on their preseason tour. Or I'm making mountains out of molehills.