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Dream of playing for boyhood club finally a reality for Keane

Dream of playing for Liverpool FC finally a reality for Robbie Keane

ROBBIE KEANE’S dream finally became a reality last night – as he revealed his move to Liverpool is only just sinking in. Read

Keane takes bow, but Spain centre-stage

Villarreal 0, Liverpool 0

HE called it the start of a new chapter – although for Robbie Keane last night it was more a case of the same old story. Read

Rafa Benitez with Robbie Keane at Melwood

Rafa Benitez: Robbie Keane can ease the goalscoring burden on Torres

RAFAEL BENITEZ believes Robbie Keane will help take the goalscorring burden off Fernando Torres – and form an attacking axis that can finally bring the Premier League title back to Liverpool. Read

I couldn’t say no to Liverpool twice – Robbie Keane

EVEN for someone as nimble-footed and nippy as Robbie Keane, he could hardly have breezed into Melwood with a more carefree air about him. Read

Rafa Benitez with Robbie Keane at Melwood

Robbie Keane: Transfer to Liverpool FC is a dream come true

ROBBIE KEANE last night revealed that he had no choice but to pursue his “lifelong dream” and join Liverpool. Read

Revealed: Why Widnes Vikings missed out on Super League place

WIDNES VIKINGS failed to gain entry into Super League because of the financial failings of the club’s previous owners. Read

Andrew Johnson

Fresh doubts over Andrew Johnson’s Everton future

ANDREW JOHNSON’S Everton future was thrown into fresh doubt last night as he missed the friendly win at Preston. Read

EFC manager David Moyes

Preston North End 0, Everton 1

BOTH sets of fans gave Alan Irvine the occasions he craved by uniting to chant his name at Deepdale last night. Read

Albert Riera

Albert Riera admits he’d love Liverpool move

ALBERT RIERA has revealed his desire to return to English football with Liverpool. Read

Alan Irvine

David Moyes will buy wisely – Alan Irvine

ALAN IRVINE is confident that David Moyes will continue to make Everton a force to be reckoned with in the Premier League this season. Read

Neil Mellor relishes battle with old Mersey rivals Everton

THEY have their own personal reasons for wanting to get the better of Everton at Deepdale tonight. Read

Sporting Lisbon say they won’t sell Joao Moutinho

EVERTON will face a fight to sign Joao Moutinho after his club declared they had no intention of selling him. Read

Neil Mellor relishes battle with old Mersey rivals Everton

THEY have their own personal reasons for wanting to get the better of Everton at Deepdale tonight. Read

EFC manager David Moyes

David Moyes targeting a move for Joao Moutinho

JOAO MOUTINHO has emerged as a major target for Everton as David Moyes prepares to begin his recruitment drive. Read

Cambridge United 4, Everton 2

DAVID MOYES began the afternoon taunting opposite number and lifelong Evertonian Gary Brabin for sporting colours more associated with the other side of Stanley Park. Read

Mehmet Topal

Everton FC are priced out of Mehmet Topal deal

EVERTON are set to be priced out of their pursuit of Turkish midfielder Mehmet Topal – as it emerged the player won’t push for a move from Galatasaray. Read

Mehmet Topal

David Moyes will have to up bid for Mehmet Topal

GALATASARAY are set to play hardball in their attempts to head off Everton’s interest in Mehmet Topal. Read

Gareth Barry, England

Rafa Benitez sights still on Gareth Barry

LIVERPOOL will remain confident of sealing the signature of Gareth Barry despite his return to pre-season training with Aston Villa today. Read

Rafa Benitez wants assurances over Ryan Babel

RAFAEL BENITEZ will seek reassurances from Dutch officials after Ryan Babel’s Olympic call-up yesterday. Read

EFC manager David Moyes

Round keen on Everton switch

STEVE ROUND is ready to accept the role as David Moyes’s number two – although Chelsea and FC Twente are set to make late attempts to change his mind. Read

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Nick Smith is deputy sports editor of the Liverpool Daily Post. He has covered Liverpool and Everton football clubs - as well as Blackburn Rovers! - at home and abroad during his 10 years as a sports writer. Tel: 0151 472 2588

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