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  • Heartbreaking Announcement: Stan Collymore, Ex-Liverpool Star, Reveals ‘Deepest Sorrow

    Heartbreaking Announcement: Stan Collymore, Ex-Liverpool Star, Reveals ‘Deepest Sorrow

    Stan Collymore

    Former Liverpool and Aston Villa striker Stan Collymore has shared the heartbreaking news of his mother’s death at the age of 94. The former Reds player posted the emotional update on social media this past Sunday.

    In a heartfelt message on X, Collymore wrote: “It’s with the most profound sadness and deepest sorrow to announce the passing of my beautiful Mom, Doreen Collymore today, aged 94.”

    He continued: “Many people in Cannock, at Villa and clubs I played for knew her and always asked how she was, which she loved and appreciated. So, passing on the news is for those who may have met her, however briefly, to pay their respects.”

    Collymore went on to express his deep emotions: “I held her hand and stroked her head as she passed on and although grief is very fresh, as a Son, my gratitude for being lucky enough to have such a genuinely wonderful person as my Mom is my overriding emotion today and always will be.”

    He concluded: “I’ll post funeral arrangements for those who knew her and who can join us to celebrate her life in due course. The 2 photos are the first and last we had together, and what a journey in between. ‘Mom, why do you love me?’ ‘Because you’re mine.’”

    Collymore’s football career began in Walsall’s youth team before he moved to local rivals Wolverhampton Wanderers. After being released by Wolves, the Staffordshire-born striker joined non-league Stafford Rangers in 1990.

    His impressive goal-scoring form soon caught the attention of Premier League giants Liverpool and the England national team. After two seasons at Anfield, Collymore transferred to Aston Villa, the club he had supported as a child.

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    “Fabrizio Romano Shares Optimistic Transfer Update for Liverpool”

    "Fabrizio Romano Shares Optimistic Transfer Update for Liverpool"

    Fabrizio Romano has shared an exclusive update regarding the futures of Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk, indicating that Liverpool is feeling optimistic about securing their contracts.

    In his comments to CaughtOffside via the Daily Briefing, Romano revealed that while there is still work to be done to retain these two key players, discussions are ongoing.

    The situation appears less promising for Liverpool in terms of keeping Trent Alexander-Arnold, but there is still confidence that the club can convince both Salah and Van Dijk to remain at Anfield.

    Similar to Alexander-Arnold, both Salah and Van Dijk are set to be out of contract this summer, which means Liverpool is racing against time to get them to sign new deals.

    At this point, things seem to be progressing in the right direction, though a resolution may not be immediate.

    Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk to stay at Liverpool?

    “Liverpool maintain their stance – they are confident to make it happen with Salah and Van Dijk, but there is still no breakthrough in talks.

    “So, there is more work for them to do on those deals.”

    Liverpool fans may feel disappointed by the lack of progress with Alexander-Arnold, but holding on to two iconic figures like Salah and Van Dijk would likely ease that frustration.

    Salah, in particular, has been one of the top performers globally in recent months, making it crucial for Liverpool to avoid losing the Egyptian international on a free transfer.

    Van Dijk, the club’s captain, continues to perform at a high level despite his age, so Liverpool fans will be hoping he extends his stay at Anfield as well.

  • Former Liverpool player demands Manchester City be demoted to the FIFTH TIER of English football

    Former Liverpool player demands Manchester City be demoted to the FIFTH TIER of English football

    Stan Collymore

    An ex-Liverpool striker has called for Manchester City to be relegated to the National League amid their ongoing fight against 115 financial charges. City faces over 100 breaches of competition rules from the Premier League covering the period between 2009-10 and 2022-23.

    The charges will be reviewed by an independent commission, which began proceedings on Monday. The accusations include failing to provide “a true and fair view of the club’s financial position,” not including complete details of player and manager remuneration, violating national and continental financial fair play regulations, and failing to “cooperate with, and assist, the Premier League in its investigations.” These were outlined in a Premier League statement from February 2023.

    Stan Collymore’s remarks to Manchester City

    Stan Collymore, who joined Liverpool for a then British transfer record of £8.5m in 1995, expressed his views on City’s situation in a recent column for CaughtOffside.

    He remarked, “My bar on whether Man City beat the charges against them is set very low because when you are employing best-in-class lawyers, who are finding out every single part of law, that’s an obvious advantage.”

    Stan Collymore

    He further elaborated, “It’s the red tape, it’s the ‘you didn’t file this before midday’ or a ‘paragraph that includes a sentence that we consider factually incorrect, so we want the whole document struck out.’” Collymore argued that if found guilty, City should begin in the National League.

    Relegation delivers the ‘clearest possible message’

    Collymore believes that such a punishment would “send out the strongest possible message” and that other potential penalties, like fines or point deductions, may not have lasting effects.

    He stated, “Getting relegated to the Championship and having two or three windows where they’re not allowed to compete in the transfer market isn’t likely to see any of their big names leave.” He warned that if City were to drop a division while still winning titles, other club owners might see it as a “risk worth taking.”

    Both parties are now set to present legal arguments in a trial expected to last several months before the independent commission reaches a decision.

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    Liverpool set to finalize deal for £50 milliom star

    Liverpool set to finalize deal for £50 milliom star

    Mohamed Salah has been Liverpool’s key right-winger for several years, but he is now in the final year of his contract and past his prime.

    Consequently, Liverpool risks losing him for free next year. Should they fail to retain him, Arne Slot will need to find a replacement for the Egyptian in 2025.

    Tony Cascarino, speaking with a fan on talkSPORT, suggested that Liverpool might look to sign Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo as a potential successor to Salah. Cascarino highlighted several reasons why Mbeumo would be a fitting choice. He commented:

    “I remember saying to you about if Mo Salah left, Mbeumo would be the one I would have gone after. He’s got so much about him, he’s got goals, he’s got durability. He’s just a nuisance every time he plays.”

    Brentford initially sought £50m for Mbeumo, but with his contract nearing its final year next summer, they might reduce their asking price to over £40m if he does not agree to an extension in the upcoming months.

    Mbeumo, who turned 25 last month, primarily plays as a right-winger but can also operate as a center-forward. He demonstrated his abilities in the Premier League last season with nine goals and six assists in 22 starts, and he has already netted three goals in four appearances this season. Given that his prime years are ahead of him, he could be a valuable acquisition for Liverpool.

  • Stan Collymore advises Liverpool to sign a PL player to replace Mo Salah

    Stan Collymore advises Liverpool to sign a PL player to replace Mo Salah

    Jurgen Klopp intervenes as angry Virgil van Dijk 'insults' officials over Liverpool red
    Stan Collymore has suggested Liverpool sign Brentford winger Bryan Mbeumo if Mohamed Salah leaves this summer.

    Speaking to CaughtOffside, the former Anfield star advised Liverpool to target the Cameroon international as a replacement for Salah as Saudi Arabia showed interest.

    The 24-year-old winger has been one of Brentford’s finest performers since the Bees’ promotion to the Premier League, with Mbeumo having scored three goals already this season.

    And Collymore has now suggested the French-born striker replace Salah should the striker be sold, an outcome which is becoming more likely by the day.

    In fact, Brentford could be hesitant to sell Mbeumo along with Ivan Toney until 2024, but Liverpool could make a move if Salah leaves for the Middle East in the coming days. Collymore said of Mbuemo: “He’s a great player. If Salah does indeed leave Liverpool this summer, I think Jurgen Klopp should definitely consider Brentford’s No.19.”

    Liverpool should consider Mbeumo as Salah replacement

    Liverpool reportedly never considered replacing Salah this summer but the winger’s potential departure must now beg that question as Mbeumo is a candidate.

    The striker has excelled over the past three seasons for Brentford and established himself as a reliable player in the Premier League, with a big transfer almost certainly on the horizon.

    And Liverpool could be that club, with Mbeumo a player who can take his game to a new level at Anfield if Salah is sold and the Reds seek a replacement.

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    Jurgen Klopp intervenes as angry Virgil van Dijk ‘insults’ officials over Liverpool red

    Virgil van Dijk was sent off in a nightmarish first half for Liverpool against Newcastle. Jurgen Klopp stepped in by seemingly pushing Virgil van Dijk through the tunnel after the Liverpool defender was sent off against Newcastle. Van Dijk has been sacked for the first time in his Reds career after bringing down Aleksandar Isak to deny a clear scoring chance. The Dutchman was visibly angry with the decision and it took him some time before he walked off the pitch. He continued to yell at referee John Brooks, with Sky Sports commentator Gary Neville implying he was "insulting" the referee. Van Dijk eventually made his way to the touchline and continued yelling at the fourth official, sounding like he was cursing in his face. Liverpool manager Klopp then appeared to step in to prevent his experienced star from getting into further trouble. Klopp gently nudged Van Dijk through the tunnel and away from the scene, where the defender clearly wanted to continue arguing his case against the fourth official. The German then continued to protest with the agents, risking being reprimanded. Van Dijk's red card came as part of a chaotic first half for Liverpool at St. James' Park. Fellow defender Trent Alexander-Arnold narrowly escaped sending off in the opening six minutes. The England defender was booked after three minutes for throwing the ball away after a decision he didn't like - now considered a mandatory yellow card under guidelines given to referees at the start of the season. Moments later, the right-back cynically brought down Anthony Gordon. Umpire Brooks only let an embarrassed Alexander-Arnold get away with a warning. But it was the English ace's mistake that led Newcastle to open the scoring midway through the first half. Mohamed Salah's poor pass proved too much for Alexander-Arnold to control, allowing Gordon to escape on goal. The former Everton winger coolly passed Alisson. Newcastle then had the chance to make it 2-0. Isak collected Gordon's pass and appeared to be one-on-one with Alisson, only for Van Dijk to bring down the Swede savagely. Brooks had no choice but to show the 32-year-old the red card. Van Dijk will miss the match between Liverpool and Aston Villa next weekend, but his apparent abuse of the referee and fourth official could cost him an extended suspension. Speaking of Sky's match commentary, ex-Manchester United defender Neville said: 'Now he's abusing the referee. You just have to take your medicines and leave the pitch. We've all been there.'
    Virgil van Dijk was sent off in a nightmarish first half for Liverpool against Newcastle.

    Jurgen Klopp stepped in by seemingly pushing Virgil van Dijk through the tunnel after the Liverpool defender was sent off against Newcastle. Van Dijk has been sacked for the first time in his Reds career after bringing down Aleksandar Isak to deny a clear scoring chance.

    The Dutchman was visibly angry with the decision and it took him some time before he walked off the pitch. He continued to yell at referee John Brooks, with Sky Sports commentator Gary Neville implying he was “insulting” the referee. Van Dijk eventually made his way to the touchline and continued yelling at the fourth official, sounding like he was cursing in his face. Liverpool manager Klopp then appeared to step in to prevent his experienced star from getting into further trouble.

    Klopp gently nudged Van Dijk through the tunnel and away from the scene, where the defender clearly wanted to continue arguing his case against the fourth official. The German then continued to protest with the agents, risking being reprimanded.

    Van Dijk’s red card came as part of a chaotic first half for Liverpool at St. James’ Park. Fellow defender Trent Alexander-Arnold narrowly escaped sending off in the opening six minutes.

    The England defender was booked after three minutes for throwing the ball away after a decision he didn’t like – now considered a mandatory yellow card under guidelines given to referees at the start of the season. Moments later, the right-back cynically brought down Anthony Gordon.

    Umpire Brooks only let an embarrassed Alexander-Arnold get away with a warning. But it was the English ace’s mistake that led Newcastle to open the scoring midway through the first half. Mohamed Salah’s poor pass proved too much for Alexander-Arnold to control, allowing Gordon to escape on goal. The former Everton winger coolly passed Alisson.

    Newcastle then had the chance to make it 2-0. Isak collected Gordon’s pass and appeared to be one-on-one with Alisson, only for Van Dijk to bring down the Swede savagely.

    Brooks had no choice but to show the 32-year-old the red card. Van Dijk will miss the match between Liverpool and Aston Villa next weekend, but his apparent abuse of the referee and fourth official could cost him an extended suspension.

    Speaking of Sky’s match commentary, ex-Manchester United defender Neville said: ‘Now he’s abusing the referee. You just have to take your medicines and leave the pitch. We’ve all been there.’