Summer Friendlies or tournaments

With the season nearly over has anybody heard of any pre-season friendly matches or tournaments

the only rumours I have heard so far is Rangers and the possibility of a North American tour, I was hoping for a European tournament, where the wife can be hoodwinked be enticed by a long weekend of sun

From the Daily Record

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football-news/scottish-football/spl-football/rangers-fc/2008/04/19/rangers-set-for-summer-friendly-with-benitez-s-liverpool-86908-20387789/

Rangers set for summer friendly with Benitez's Liverpool
Apr 19 2008 By David Mccarthy

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RANGERS could face Champions League hopefuls Liverpool in a sell-out glamour friendly at Ibrox in the summer.

The SPL leaders are in talks with the Premiership giants and are hoping a deal can be struck.

Rangers are also considering an offer from Spanish outfit Atletico Bilbao, who are looking to play pre-season friendlies in Britain.

The Ibrox club have yet to decide whether to take the fixture but it would be another stern summer test for Walter Smith and his players.

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Has anyone heard of any?

With the season nearly over has anybody heard of any pre-season friendly matches or tournaments

the only rumours I have heard so far is Rangers and the possibility of a North American tour, I was hoping for a European tournament, where the wife can be hoodwinked be enticed by a long weekend of sun

From the Daily Record

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football-news/scottish-football/spl-football/rangers-fc/2008/04/19/rangers-set-for-summer-friendly-with-benitez-s-liverpool-86908-20387789/

Rangers set for summer friendly with Benitez's Liverpool
Apr 19 2008 By David Mccarthy

Exclusive

RANGERS could face Champions League hopefuls Liverpool in a sell-out glamour friendly at Ibrox in the summer.

The SPL leaders are in talks with the Premiership giants and are hoping a deal can be struck.

Rangers are also considering an offer from Spanish outfit Atletico Bilbao, who are looking to play pre-season friendlies in Britain.

The Ibrox club have yet to decide whether to take the fixture but it would be another stern summer test for Walter Smith and his players.

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Has anyone heard of any?

Would be great that!

Weren't we going on a summer tour of America?

Would be great that!

Weren't we going on a summer tour of America?

Hopefully that will go out the window when the DIC step in, as I would never get the wife to fly that distance

rafa told the press that we ara going in swiss. like the last year.

Are we playing in the asia cup again this year and the rotterdam tournament

The only one I've heard of, was the one in Toronto.
I'd like to think this was on the back burner now - due to it being a money spinner for Hicks.

I'm thinking of going to some in Europe again, if anybodies interested in meeting up wherever we play.

Are we playing in the asia cup again this year and the rotterdam tournament

I know were not in rotterdam this year. Remember seeing an ad for it on TV week or so ago. Cant remember who was mentioned, but we werent. Doubt we will be in the Asia cup either as it tends to be different teams each year.

Dont know why, but Ive got a feeling we might be in the Amsterdam Tournament. Dont quote me on that as Im nto 100% sure, just recall reading it or seeing it somewhere recently

Dont know why, but Ive got a feeling we might be in the Amsterdam Tournament. Dont quote me on that as Im nto 100% sure, just recall reading it or seeing it somewhere recently

Not heard of anything yet myself. But if we were to play in the Amsterdam thing, I reckon I might try get to that.

Would like to see us host a tournament at anfield.

Would like to see us host a tournament at anfield.

That would be ace that! Or at least play one friendly at Anfield. I remember last year there was a bit of a grumble that we haven't had one here for a while.

I hope we play celtic rather than Rangers!!

That would be ace that! Or at least play one friendly at Anfield. I remember last year there was a bit of a grumble that we haven't had one here for a while.

More than a grumble.  Think the Valencia clash may have been the last decent pre-season game at Anfield to be honest.

I am fairly sure I heard that we were doing the Asia thing again - but I'm prepared to be corrected on that one.

I'd like to play someone who is one of our players former team.

ajax - babel

atletico - torres

zenit - skrtel

and theres many more haha

would love to see us host a tournament though would be fantastic for the fans

Are we playing in the asia cup again this year and the rotterdam tournament

2008 will see Feyenoord Rotterdam celebrate its 100 year anniversary with a celebratory Feyenoord Jubileum Toernooi on Friday 1st and Sunday 3rd August 2008. Feyenoord will play host to Celtic FC, Tottenham Hotspur FC and BV Borussia Dortmund, the three teams they beat in the European Cup and UEFA Cup Finals of 1970, 1974 and 2002.

Dont know why, but Ive got a feeling we might be in the Amsterdam Tournament. Dont quote me on that as Im nto 100% sure, just recall reading it or seeing it somewhere recently

Amsterdam would be good, it was 2003 last time we entered.

We're going to Switzerland to train and for some pre season matches Rafa said. All i heard.

Less get the important games sorted first.

Are we going to Crewe and Wrexham again?

I hope we play celtic rather than Rangers!!

Might have to wait a while for that one matey, they are arranging a Liverpool v Celtic match for the Hillsborough memorial next year with it being 20 year anniversary

I'd like to play someone who is one of our players former team.

ajax - babel

atletico - torres

zenit - skrtel

and theres many more haha

would love to see us host a tournament though would be fantastic for the fans

And the return of our luis

Rumours of a friendly versus Atletico... but now that Atletico in the Champions League, doubt it will happen.

Could we meet Atletico or Barcelona in the CL qualifiers?

Rumours of a friendly versus Atletico... but now that Atletico in the Champions League, doubt it will happen.

Could we meet Atletico or Barcelona in the CL qualifiers?

Shame would love a trip to Madrid, not sure about the seeding of Atletico but I am sure we cant meet Barca

Rumours of a friendly away to Stockport County. Wouldn't mind that, live about 10 minutes down the road from Edegely Park 

Rumours of a friendly away to Stockport County. Wouldn't mind that, live about 10 minutes down the road from Edegely Park 

All back to yours then Paul after  Get the beers chilling

All back to yours then Paul after  Get the beers chilling

Should warn you it's a garbage night out in Stockport!

Dare I say it, M**chester would be a better bet after the game.

Just got a new fridge actually! One of them American style ones, with the ice dispenser! Get alot of Stella in it too

More than a grumble.  Think the Valencia clash may have been the last decent pre-season game at Anfield to be honest.

Very true! I was there! 2-0 drubbing I remember! Hottest day of the summer too, and I was at the back of the Kop where all the heat had accumulated!

Highlight of the match! Anthony Le Tallec overhead kick near the end that had everyone convinced he was sh*t-hot! : Everyone ended up realising that he was just plain sh*t eventually!

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/mediawatch/drilldown/MW13013080513-1000.htm

  LIVERPOOL SET UP VILLARREAL FRIENDLY
Daily Post 13 May 2008 
 
Liverpool will travel to Spain to take on Villarreal as part of their preparations for next season. 
 
The fixture has been arranged under the terms of the deal that saw Pepe Reina move from El Madrigal to Anfield in the summer of 2005.
 
Although final details have not yet been confirmed, the game is expected to take place in the final week of July with Wednesday, July 30 indicated as a possible date.
 
Rafael Benitez has already revealed Liverpool will once again visit Switzerland for a pre-season camp with friendlies expected to be arranged during their spell abroad.
 
However, it is not thought the Anfield outfit will embark on any major pre-season tours, such as their week-long trip to Hong Kong last year to take part in the Barclays Asia Trophy.

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While we're in that area, w may as well tie the David Villa, Joaquin and Silva deals up.

Am I right in thinking Villarreal is fairly close to Valencia Don Rafa?

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/mediawatch/drilldown/MW13013080513-1000.htm

  LIVERPOOL SET UP VILLARREAL FRIENDLY
Daily Post 13 May 2008 
 
Liverpool will travel to Spain to take on Villarreal as part of their preparations for next season. 
 
The fixture has been arranged under the terms of the deal that saw Pepe Reina move from El Madrigal to Anfield in the summer of 2005.
 
Although final details have not yet been confirmed, the game is expected to take place in the final week of July with Wednesday, July 30 indicated as a possible date.
 
Rafael Benitez has already revealed Liverpool will once again visit Switzerland for a pre-season camp with friendlies expected to be arranged during their spell abroad.
 
However, it is not thought the Anfield outfit will embark on any major pre-season tours, such as their week-long trip to Hong Kong last year to take part in the Barclays Asia Trophy.

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While we're in that area, w may as well tie the David Villa, Joaquin and Silva deals up.

Am I right in thinking Villarreal is fairly close to Valencia Don Rafa?

That friendly is sh*t timing for me... flying to Miami first thing next morning... so will probably miss out!

Might have to wait a while for that one matey, they are arranging a Liverpool v Celtic match for the Hillsborough memorial next year with it being 20 year anniversary

Nice 1! Anyone any idea of a date for the game, or when such a date will be announced?

Thanks.

Nice 1! Anyone any idea of a date for the game, or when such a date will be announced?

Thanks.

Probably sometime next season nearer the time mate.

Ahh excellent I should be in Spain that week.

Don I dont think we can meet Atletico or Barcelona as we would be seeded in the same group. Probably get someone like Sparta Prague or Fenerbache at worst.

From the Pepe interview on the official site:

Finally, it's been confirmed that we'll play Villarreal in pre-season as part of the deal that brought you to Anfield. How exciting will it be for you to face your old club?
 
Yes, I am really, really happy. It is going to be fun. It's always good to go back home and I have a lot of friends there. The club has had a fantastic season and fully deserve to be in the Champions League next season. It's going to be a good game.

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That ones confirmed then.

http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/hamilton-accies/hamilton-fc-news/2008/05/14/hamilton-accies-to-host-english-giants-liverpool-51525-20910943/

Not too far away from me 

http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/hamilton-accies/hamilton-fc-news/2008/05/14/hamilton-accies-to-host-english-giants-liverpool-51525-20910943/

Not too far away from me 

Probably won't be our first team mate.

The premiership starts a week and a half before that.

From the Pepe interview on the official site:

Finally, it's been confirmed that we'll play Villarreal in pre-season as part of the deal that brought you to Anfield. How exciting will it be for you to face your old club?
 
Yes, I am really, really happy. It is going to be fun. It's always good to go back home and I have a lot of friends there. The club has had a fantastic season and fully deserve to be in the Champions League next season. It's going to be a good game.

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That ones confirmed then.

We've got in touch with the club today to get a decent amount of tickets for the MADrid REDS LFC Branch... not only have the confirmed but they are going to reserve a healthy amount of tickets for Liverpool supporters...

I'll be there!... even though I'm flying to the States the very next day via Madrid (ouch!)... first flight booked Valencia - Madrid (0630)... looks like another happy night at an airport in store for me!!!

http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/hamilton-accies/hamilton-fc-news/2008/05/14/hamilton-accies-to-host-english-giants-liverpool-51525-20910943/

Not too far away from me 

If your lucky you may see Voronin play before he goes

We've got in touch with the club today to get a decent amount of tickets for the MADrid REDS LFC Branch... not only have the confirmed but they are going to reserve a healthy amount of tickets for Liverpool supporters...

I'll be there!... even though I'm flying to the States the very next day via Madrid (ouch!)... first flight booked Valencia - Madrid (0630)... looks like another happy night at an airport in store for me!!!

Nice one mate!! They'll go on sale through the official website won't they? Would love to go to this!

We've got in touch with the club today to get a decent amount of tickets for the MADrid REDS LFC Branch... not only have the confirmed but they are going to reserve a healthy amount of tickets for Liverpool supporters...

I'll be there!... even though I'm flying to the States the very next day via Madrid (ouch!)... first flight booked Valencia - Madrid (0630)... looks like another happy night at an airport in store for me!!!

Have they confirmed the actual date to be the 30th of July?

Have they confirmed the actual date to be the 30th of June?

Yes.

Only kick off time TBC.

I can't go to Villareal-LFC, I haven't money hahahahahahaha

I can't go to Villareal-LFC, I haven't money hahahahahahaha

Save the money Edu... plenty of time!!

You won't be needing a hotel... out on the town all night!

Confirmed friendlies to date :-

Rangers  V's  Liverpool       Saturday      26  July
Villarreal  V's  Liverpool       Wednesday  30 July
Hamilton V's  Liverpool XI   Wednesday  20  Aug

Confirmed friendlies to date :-

Rangers  V's  Liverpool       Saturday      26  July
Villarreal  V's  Liverpool       Wednesday  30 July
Hamilton V's  Liverpool XI   Wednesday  20  Aug

We are making a massive banner for the Villarreal game... the bottom of it reads...

IN BENITEZ & SONS WE TRUST

We are making a massive banner for the Villarreal game... the bottom of it reads...

IN BENITEZ & SONS WE TRUST

Quality Don Rafa!

What you reckon the chances are of Rangers tickets?

It has been reported that Chester City will be welcoming Premiership Giants Liverpool to the Deva Stadium for a money-spinning pre-season friendly.

Rafael Benitez's Red Army will visit the Deva Stadium on Saturday, July 12 (3pm) for a game that is sure to pull in plenty of fans through the turnstiles.

A delighted blues boss Simon Davies said: 'Liverpool don't have any other fixtures on that day so we`re hoping for a fair turnout from their first team.

'It's going to be a great day for the fans - and a great challenge for the players as well.

'We've spoken to a lot of big clubs about friendlies and credit to Liverpool for taking us up on the offer.'

according to liverweb, the reserves have got three games set up already if you're interested.

13/7/08 Southport - away
18/8/08 Inverness CT - away
20/8/08 Hamilton - away

I might try an get to the Chester one. I went to the Wrexham game last pre-season and its a good chance to get a first look at the new signings although they are often dire games to be fair.

I will definitely go to the game at Chester as long as I can get a ticket, I would imagine it will be pretty much a sell out though......We could have a LFC Reds meet there 

yer deffo

Yer, im sure it wont be too much trouble getting a ticket as long as your on the ball as to when they go on sale ...debatable whether you will be able to pay on the door though .

yer deffo

Yer, im sure it wont be too much trouble getting a ticket as long as your on the ball as to when they go on sale ...debatable whether you will be able to pay on the door though .

We'll rely on MrTommo for that info  he's the man in the know for the ticket situation

REDS ANNOUNCE TWO FRIENDLY FIXTURES

Paul Hassall 17 June 2008 

  Liverpool have announced two friendly matches they will play as part of their training camp in Switzerland ahead of the build-up to the 2008/2009 season. 
Rafael Benitez's side will kick-off their annual pre-season visit to the country with a match against FC Lucerne on July 16 before taking on Polish side Wisla Krakow three days later.
 
Liverpool's pre-season fixture schedule for Switzerland:
 
Wednesday July 16. v. FC Lucerne at Grenchen (Switzerland, Bruehl-Stadium) kick-off 7.35pm CET
 
Saturday July 19. v. Wisla Krakow at Fribourg (Switzerland, St-Leonard-Stadium) kick-off 6pm CET 


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I'm getting excited about the prospect of the new season and when I see friendly games being organised, I know the season's not to far away.

Cant wait for the villareal match, i'll get to see mati fernandez in action hopefully he's one of my favourite players maybe he'll impress rafa

Think Rafa will want the majority of his signings done by then. Hopefully hear of some new faces between now and the first week of July.

Thank god its only one more month until we see the redmen in action again.

I would like a tournement at Anfield like the Ajax one. May be when the new stadium is built ehh? which will be great as I will get in for free being a pensioner by then (FFS). 
Anyone feel the same?

I would like a tournament at Anfield like the Ajax one. May be when the new stadium is built ehh? which will be great as I will get in for free being a pensioner by then (FFS). 
Anyone feel the same?

I'll probably be in my box by the time the new stadium is built Red Puppy  :

Would be nice though..........they should have something as a pre-season opener to celebrate the new stadium.

I'll probably be in my box by the time the new stadium is built Red Puppy  :

Would be nice though..........they should have something as a pre-season opener to celebrate the new stadium.

Your Getting a Box at Anfield!!!!!!!!!!! WOW!!!!!!!!! you just won the lottery then?

Your Getting a Box at Anfield!!!!!!!!!!! WOW!!!!!!!!! you just won the lottery then?

  I wish !!

Actually I haven't checked my ticket from Saturday night yet, so I might have done and with my luck......... well I did win the signed Stevie G/Jamie C shirt at the Charity Night  and I've also won on the premium bonds today, so things come in three's don't they.........now where's that ticket

Cant wait till the pre season games, enjoyed them alot last season. It was a shame to see riise couldnt take him pre season form into the premiership he was great pre season.

Cant wait to see how the new signings do up against top quality opposition in villareal and atletico, and most of all i cant wait to see Agger back in action.

Cant wait till the pre season games, enjoyed them alot last season. It was a shame to see riise couldnt take him pre season form into the premiership he was great pre season.

Cant wait to see how the new signings do up against top quality opposition in villareal and atletico, and most of all I cant wait to see Agger back in action.

Lets hope he'll be 100% again. What sort of number of friendlies are we looking at pre-season?

Lets hope he'll be 100% again. What sort of number of friendlies are we looking at pre-season?

About 4-6 I reckon.

Villareal game should give us a good chance to see just how good of a finisher that Nihat is.
Quality goal for the turks against the czecs
poor Petr Cech hey ha ha ha the f***in grape head

Villareal game should give us a good chance to see just how good of a finisher that Nihat is.

Hopefully not, Agger will have him in his back pocket he wont even get a shot

without a doubt
cant wait to see Agger again actually 

Ive just received conformation that I have wangled two corporate places for the Gers game. I have been to Ibrox many times before on junkets, care of suppliers, the food is fantastic, can't f***in wait to silence once and for good, all  the sweaty socks I work with!
The sh*t I have to endure week in week out about how well Rangers and Celtic would do in the prem, and how they would easily be in the top four, stupid cu*ts!
I'm going to spend the intervening period taking bets with any mug colleague who fancies his chances, but unfortunately they are big on talk and most reluctant to put their hands in their pockets! (typical sweaty socks)
COME ON YOU MIGHTY REDS
 

Are we going to play crewe and wrexham like usual?

REDS CONFIRM FRIENDLY IN BERLIN
Paul Eaton 18 June 2008
   
Liverpool have today confirmed they will round-off their pre-season training camp with a friendly against Hertha Berlin.
The game, which will be staged in the German capital's Olympic Stadium, will take place on Tuesday July 22, 2008, with a 7.45pm kick-off (local time).
 
"We are delighted to be playing a game against Hertha Berlin as part of our pre-season training camp," said manager Rafael Benitez.
 
"We always like to play against good quality opposition as these games form a vital part of our preparations for the new season."
 
The Reds have already confirmed games against FC Lucerne in Grenchen on July 16, Wisla Krakow in Friborg (July 19) and Villarreal in Spain (July 30) as part of their pre-season programme.

Glad we're playing a couple of decent sides like Villareal and Hertha. Good to see the newbies in a bit of a challenge before the season starts.

RANGERS Football Club can confirm a high-profile pre-season friendly has been arranged with English Premiership side Liverpool on Saturday 2 August.
http://www.rangers.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/NewsDetail/0,,5~1331187,00.html

Rafa Benitez, Liverpool managerWalter Smith's men will warm up for the 2008/09 campaign with a mouth-watering match against Rafa Benitez's side at Ibrox.

The likes of Fernando Torres, Steven Gerrard, Jamie Carragher and Dirk Kuyt will all be on show in the game, which kicks off at 3pm.

Rangers Chief Executive Martin Bain said: "We are pleased to confirm Liverpool will be heading to Ibrox as part of our pre-season programme in early August.

"Like Rangers, they are a club with a rich history and tradition and I know our fans will enjoy watching players of the calibre of Gerrard and Torres.

"We enjoyed a terrific game with Chelsea last pre-season and Liverpool will provide another great test for Walter and his players as they prepare for the new campaign."

Games so far : 

July 16: v FC Lucerne (Grenchen)
July 19: v Wisla Krakow (Friborg)
July 22: v Hertha Berlin (Berlin)
July 30: v Villarreal (Villarreal)
August 2: v Rangers (Glasgow)

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/drilldown/N160273080619-1538.htm

Definately looking at the Hertha Berlin match for myself, and maybe the Wisla Krakow one before it.
Probably look at going to the Rangers one also.

Anyone else up for pre season ?

Possibly the Rangers game for me hopefully. Bit skint.

Wouldn't mind going to Rangers, that would be good 

I'm in Spain for the Villarreal game.  See you there kids.

I'm in Spain for the Villarreal game.  See you there kids.

alrite for some

I'm seriously considering the Hertha game - got a mate who'se a big hertha fan, trouble is that he's on the other side of the planet in Oz! 

Reinheitsgebot lager, currywurst and the Reds - sounds like a bloody good holiday to me!   

Does anyone know if Sky sport ( or any other channel )will broadcast any friendly?

Does anyone know if Sky sport ( or any other channel )will broadcast any friendly?

You might get highlights on LFC TV 

You might get highlights on LFC TV 

Aren't all pre-season games live on LFCTV?

You might get highlights on LFC TV 

I dont know last season I got to see pretty much all of our pre season games in the pub they were on there even the game against that south chinese team we played where they scored that amazing goal from a freek kick

REDS TO START PRE-SEASON AT TRANMERE
Paul Eaton 20 June 2008
   Liverpool will kick-off their pre-season programme with a friendly against Merseyside neighbours Tranmere Rovers.
Rafael Benitez's men will make the short journey across the water to take on Ronnie Moore's League One outfit for their first warm-up match of the summer on July 12, 2008, kick-off 3pm.
 
It will be the first time Liverpool have faced Rovers since the sides met at Prenton Park in an FA Cup Quarter Final tie in 2001. The last friendly between the two teams took place in July 1993.
 
"This is a mouth-watering opportunity for our players to test themselves against some world class opposition who have played at the very top level," said the Rovers boss.
 
"It's a game I know both sets of supporters will look forward to and I'm sure there will be a bumper crowd. There are plenty of Tranmere fans who will want to see their team take on some of the best players in the world and Wirral based Liverpool fans who have the opportunity to see their team in action playing a local club.
 
"Hopefully it will be a game everybody will enjoy. We are grateful to Liverpool for agreeing to play us and look forward to welcoming them to Prenton Park. It should be a fantastic occasion and it is a great way to start our pre-season campaign.
 
"Rafa has done a fantastic job at Liverpool and has proved he's one of the top managers in the world. Not many managers have won the Champions League and it will be a pleasure to put my side up against his.
 
"It's earlier than usual for us to be playing a friendly at home but we wanted to fit in with Liverpool's schedule ahead of their trip to Switzerland."
 
Liverpool's confirmed pre-season programme so far is now as follows:
 
July 12: v Tranmere Rovers (Prenton Park)
July 16: v FC Lucerne (Grenchen)
July 19: v Wisla Krakow (Friborg)
July 22: v Hertha Berlin (Berlin)
July 30: v Villarreal (Villarreal)
August 2: v Rangers (Glasgow)

Might see a couple of youngens against Tranmere?

Good to see that we're in action in just 3 weeks!

No Atletico Madrid on there isnt it confirmed yet then ?

Aren't all pre-season games live on LFCTV?

Not sure Paul, I didn't have LFC TV at the beginning of last season.

Would be good to see the boys at Tranmere, although it will obviously only be a reserve side, all the boys who have played in the Euro's will want a holiday when it's finished.
Might be the odd one or two first teamers in, but not much more than that I wouldn't have thought.

No Atletico Madrid on there isnt it confirmed yet then ?

I think it was JD that posted we might not end up playing this game now lil cisse, as it might be difficult to fit it in.

Bloody hell. That schedule is very demanding for the beginning of the season.

Not sure Paul, I didn't have LFC TV at the beginning of last season.

I think they were. Don't quote me on that though!

LFC CONFIRM NORWEGIAN FRIENDLY
Jimmy Rice 23 June 2008 
  Liverpool have added another friendly to their pre-season programme by confirming a game against Norwegian side Valerengen in Oslo on August 5. 
The game, which kicks off at 6pm BST, is set to be one of the final run-outs before a new Premier League campaign gets underway on August 16.
 
Liverpool's confirmed pre-season programme so far is as follows:
 
July 12: v Tranmere (Wirral)
July 16: v FC Lucerne (Grenchen)
July 19: v Wisla Krakow (Friborg)
July 22: v Hertha Berlin (Berlin)
July 30: v Villarreal (Villarreal)
August 2: v Rangers (Glasgow)
August 5: v Valerengen (Oslo)

July 12: v Tranmere (Wirral)

Oh I cannot F***ing wait.

Liverpool's confirmed pre-season programme so far is as follows:
 
July 12: v Tranmere (Wirral)
July 16: v FC Lucerne (Grenchen)
July 19: v Wisla Krakow (Friborg)
July 22: v Hertha Berlin (Berlin)
July 30: v Villarreal (Villarreal)
August 2: v Rangers (Glasgow)
August 5: v Valerengen (Oslo)

None at Anfield then. Is there any particular reason for that or am I being stupid and it's obvious why?

Oh I cannot F***ing wait.

Do I detect a hint of sarcasm in that post, Court?

Can't see us playing Atletico Madrid now can you?

Weren't we supposed to be playing at Chester City on the 12th July?
Obviously not now if were playing at Tramere, just down the road for you Court 

None at Anfield then. Is there any particular reason for that or am I being stupid and it's obvious why?

Do I detect a hint of sarcasm in that post, Court?

No sarcasm.  Just one excuse to get one over my local rivals. 

Weren't we supposed to be playing at Chester City on the 12th July?
Obviously not now if were playing at Tramere, just down the road for you Court 

I think there was a problem with Chester races being on at the same time

Good news for me. Will catch all of our pre season before I go on holiday

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/drilldown/N160348080627-1342.htm

REDS COULD FACE LAZIO FRIENDLY
Paul Hassall 27 June 2008
   Liverpool could be set to welcome Italian giants Lazio to Anfield as they put the final touches to their pre-season preparations for the forthcoming campaign.
Rafael Benitez's side now look set to face Delio Rossi's side on Friday August 8 as a final warm-up match ahead of a Champions League qualifying round and the big kick-off at Sunderland on August 16.
 
It had previously been reported that the Reds would face Fernando Torres' old club Atletico Madrid, but the two sides could not reach agreement and the Biancocelesti now look the more likely visitors.
 
If the match does get the go-ahead it would be Liverpool's first home pre-season fixture for five years, when Rafael Benitez's Valencia came to Anfield and claimed an impressive 2-1 win.
                                                                                                                                         
This could be the first home friendly in years, many lfc supporters are hoping to be agreed.

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/drilldown/N160348080627-1342.htm

REDS COULD FACE LAZIO FRIENDLY
Paul Hassall 27 June 2008
   Liverpool could be set to welcome Italian giants Lazio to Anfield as they put the final touches to their pre-season preparations for the forthcoming campaign.
Rafael Benitez's side now look set to face Delio Rossi's side on Friday August 8 as a final warm-up match ahead of a Champions League qualifying round and the big kick-off at Sunderland on August 16.
 
It had previously been reported that the Reds would face Fernando Torres' old club Atletico Madrid, but the two sides could not reach agreement and the Biancocelesti now look the more likely visitors.
 
If the match does get the go-ahead it would be Liverpool's first home pre-season fixture for five years, when Rafael Benitez's Valencia came to Anfield and claimed an impressive 2-1 win.
                                                                                                                                        
This could be the first home friendly in years, many lfc supporters are hoping to be agreed.

Wow very cool indeed, weve got some tough pre season matchs so far, and thats a good thing IMO

Wow very cool indeed, weve got some tough pre season matchs so far, and thats a good thing IMO

It is a good thing because it gets the team truly ready for the new season, there is no point playing only unknown or very weak teams imo

Im suprised were not playing in another tournament like last year

REDS CONFIRM LAZIO CLASH

Paul Hassall 10 July 2008 

  Liverpool have confirmed they will face Lazio in a friendly to be played at Anfield on Friday, August 8. 
The game will see the club play their first pre-season fixture at home for five years, when Rafael Benitez's Valencia side came to Anfield and claimed an impressive 2-0 win.
 
The clash with Delio Rossi's men will provide the Reds with a final warm-up match ahead of the Champions League qualifying round and the big kick-off at Sunderland on August 16.
 
Liverpool's confirmed pre-season programme so far is as follows:
 
July 12: v Tranmere (Wirral)
July 16: v FC Lucerne (Grenchen)
July 19: v Wisla Krakow (Friborg)
July 22: v Hertha Berlin (Berlin)
July 30: v Villarreal (Villarreal)
August 2: v Rangers (Glasgow)
August 5: v Valerengen (Oslo)
August 8: v Lazio (Liverpool)
 
Ticket details for the match will be announced in due course on Liverpoolfc.tv.
 

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Yippee !! At last a home pre-season game, wonder how hard it will be to get tickets for this 

Busy time for the boys, they'll be knackered before the season starts !
 

REDS CONFIRM LAZIO CLASH

Paul Hassall 10 July 2008 

  Liverpool have confirmed they will face Lazio in a friendly to be played at Anfield on Friday, August 8. 
The game will see the club play their first pre-season fixture at home for five years, when Rafael Benitez's Valencia side came to Anfield and claimed an impressive 2-0 win.
 
The clash with Delio Rossi's men will provide the Reds with a final warm-up match ahead of the Champions League qualifying round and the big kick-off at Sunderland on August 16.
 
Liverpool's confirmed pre-season programme so far is as follows:
 
July 12: v Tranmere (Wirral)
July 16: v FC Lucerne (Grenchen)
July 19: v Wisla Krakow (Friborg)
July 22: v Hertha Berlin (Berlin)
July 30: v Villarreal (Villarreal)
August 2: v Rangers (Glasgow)
August 5: v Valerengen (Oslo)
August 8: v Lazio (Liverpool)
 
Ticket details for the match will be announced in due course on Liverpoolfc.tv.
 

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Yippee !! At last a home pre-season game, wonder how hard it will be to get tickets for this 

Busy time for the boys, they'll be knackered before the season starts !
 

Haha true it is a rather busy pre-season. Hopefully some of the youngsters will get some games in there and take some strain of the first teamers while staking a claim for a first team spot. Im glad they put the Lazio game in there too, the fans need at least one home game to warm them up for the new season.

anybody know if these matches are on the LFC channel as ive got this on virgin cable tv................ if not are tehey streamed on the lfc.tv site, it might be worth getting that credit card they are offerin as it includes one years free subscription to al content on the official website..ie matches

Absolutely gutted I can't go to the Lazio game!

Does anyone know how many LFC fans will make it to Villarreal ?  We were thinking about putting on a  welcome thing for you ,ie free  Paella and maybe a friendly match amongst fans. Be good to have an idea of numbers and also a volunteer to liase with us to help us organise it from you end

Celticsubmari@gmail.com

thanks