Roy keeps Reds calm in Turkish bath

Posted by Darrell Currie on 27/08/2010

I’ll be honest – Trabzon is no holiday resort, not a destination you’d pick for a quiet week away in autumn. Yes, the weather is usually good in this port town set against the Black Sea, but still it’s not enough to tempt the average holiday-maker to make the long journey (in our case London via Istanbul – with a five-hour stopover at the airport).

When Liverpool arrived on Wednesday it was warm and sunny, a pleasant temperature, but on game night on Thursday it was an altogether different story. The heavens opened on the Huseyin Avni Aker stadium shortly before kick-off and the thunderous clatter from the home crowd made it a biblical kind of setting.

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Villa won't miss Milner

Posted by Rebecca Lowe on 20/08/2010

The big news ahead of our live game on between Newcastle and Aston Villa on Sunday is the sale of James Milner to Manchester City. But while there is no getting away from the fact that he is a fantastic player, Villa have a good, strong midfield and players to replace him. With Stephen Ireland going the other way, plus £18 million, it is actually quite a good deal for Villa.

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A welcome return to Tyneside

Posted by Jon Champion on 19/08/2010

It is part of a commentator’s job description that they must show impartiality at all times and I stand resolutely by that dictum. However, I can’t help but say that I missed my visits to St James’ Park whilst Newcastle were languishing in the Championship last season, and I’m delighted to be renewing acquaintance with one of the game’s most passionate arenas so early in the new season.

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