Summer Friendlies or tournaments

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