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signing could signal new beginning for Liverpool” plus 7 more- Joe Cole signing could signal new beginning for Liverpool - Mohammad Yousuf offers to return for struggling Pakistan - Joe Cole’s Liverpool switch sparks mixed reaction - Inter Milan unveil Brazilian wonderkid Philippe Coutinho - Official: Joe Cole signs four-year deal with Liverpool - Schleck and Contador go head to head as Paris awaits - Ferrari reveal details of Silverstone radio conversation - Exeter Chiefs announce Eoghan Grace signing Joe Cole signing could signal new beginning for Liverpool Posted: 19 Jul 2010 04:12 PM PDT Chelsea may have considered Joe Cole to not be worth £90,000-a-week but for Liverpool he could be worth much more. Whilst at Chelsea Cole may have been seen as one of many, at Anfield he is a standout performer whose signing represents good news at a time in which there has been little around the corridors of Anfield. Over the course of the last year headlines have been dominated by the ongoing saga on Merseyside and whether Fernando Torres, Steven Gerrard and Javier Mascherano are willing to take much more of it. Although Mascherano looks to be following Rafael Benítez to Inter Milan, the futures of both Torres and Gerrard are far less certain, with neither player yet willing to publicly state where their future lies. Cole's arrival at Anfield will no doubt give both players some hope that there is a positive future at Anfield and, most importantly, that the troubles the club faced last season will soon be over. The signing of the 28-year-old will represent just one of the many factors which the two Liverpool stars have to consider, but there is little doubt that without his arrival, a decision to leave Anfield for good would be considerably easier. But this is not the end of the story for Liverpool. The addition of Joe Cole cannot be seen as a quick-fix for the many problems that plague the club. Instead the signing must be viewed as the beginning of what will be a crucial summer for Britain's most successful club. The Liverpool board must be willing to show some support for the manager who they appointed last month by offering Roy Hodgson what he needs in order to build upon today's signing. An extra midfielder is just one piece of the jigsaw that is required in order to rebuild Liverpool into a Champions League side. A new left-back must now become a priority after the sale of Emiliano Insua as well as the addition of another quality striker to ensure that should Torres leave or endure another season plagued by injury, that there is somebody ready to step in and take on goal-scoring responsibilities. Without these additions and others, the signing of Cole is meaningless. Without investment in the squad Liverpool could lose their big stars and face another poor Premier League season. Monday’s news has been met with elation by the Anfield faithful and if the Liverpool board want to prolong that response into next season, they need to put their money where their mouth is. Mohammad Yousuf offers to return for struggling Pakistan Posted: 19 Jul 2010 11:09 AM PDT Mohammad Yousuf could come out of retirement to bolster Pakistan's faltering middle order. The 88 Test veteran has said he is ready to make his international return if the Pakistani Cricket Board asks him to join the side in England. Yousuf retired from international cricket after Pakistan's disastrous tour of Australia last summer but says he is now is open to offers from the PCB. "I am available any time for my national team," said the 35-year-old. "If the team doesn’t need me I stand retired. But if I’m needed, I am ready and available to serve my country. "If PCB invites me with respect I will definitely go and join the team." Pakistan lost their opening test with Australia at Lord’s last week as their batting twice came unstuck against the mediocre Australian bowers, Shane Watson and Marcus North. And while their bowling attack, featuring the impressive Mohammad Amir and Mohammad Asif, looked impressive, their middle order batting was woeful. Yousuf, who has made 7,431 test runs at an average of over 53, would add some much-needed experience to the batting card. And the former captain added he would be comfortable playing under Salman Butt, who will take over from Shahid Afridi in time for four tests with England later this summer. "It’s a PCB decision (appointing Butt) and everybody should respect it," he added. "I can play under any captain and have never felt degraded playing under anyone." Joe Cole’s Liverpool switch sparks mixed reaction Posted: 19 Jul 2010 11:01 AM PDT News of Joe Cole’s decision to sign for Liverpool has provoked debate amongst football fans. The 28-year-old had been linked to various clubs over the last six months including Arsenal, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur. But earlier today it emerged Cole had agreed to join Liverpool on a four-year deal, subject to a medical. Cole’s arrival is a welcome boost for Reds fans as a fresh wave of optimism sweeps across Liverpool following a disheartening season. The signing also highlights Roy Hodgson’s desire to introduce some much-needed stability at Anfield. We asked our Twitter followers to share their thoughts on Cole’s move. @stevetitty believes the signing is a statement of intent from Hodgson’s Liverpool: “It shows Torres and Stevie G that they mean business this year.” And @ikwerreman supported the move for Cole, tweeting: “Good for the club. We need his presence in midfield.” Chelsea fans were not so upbeat over Cole’s move. During a seven-year spell at Stamford Bridge the England international won three Premier League titles, two FA Cups and two League Cup successes. @nanoublue said: “Obviously it’s a good deal. Joe will do great at Liverpool. But I can’t help with feeling down now that he’s leaving London.” Meanwhile @CFCFanVI believes Cole would have been better off moving to White Hart Lane: “I really think Spurs would have been a better fit.” Yossi Benayoun’s recent £5 million transfer to Stamford Bridge from Liverpool means the two clubs have switched two similar creative players. And Chelsea season ticket holder @tim_rolls questioned the logic of the move: “Good business for Liverpool. Losing Cole and paying £5m for Benayoun, not so good for Chelsea?” While it does appear a smart financial move by Christian Purslow, Liverpool’s managing director, Cole’s reported £90,000-a-week wage packet is a cause for concern. “Personally I think 90k-per-week is a bit over the top for a player who has been dogged by injuries, especially his knees. Time will tell if he’s a good signing,” said @bidey84. A valid argument and perhaps a potential reason for Chelsea’s refusal to meet Cole’s wage demands. Inter Milan unveil Brazilian wonderkid Philippe Coutinho Posted: 19 Jul 2010 08:42 AM PDT Inter Milan have confirmed the signing of Brazilian teenager Philippe Coutinho for a fee in the region of €3.8 million. The 18-year-old was purchased from Vasco da Gama last summer but former Inter manager José Mourinho allowed the youngster to stay in Brazil on a year-long loan. At his official unveiling today, Inter’s new head coach Rafael Benítez hailed Coutinho as the future of the Nerazzurri. “He has many qualities, we’re expecting him to do well straightaway,” said Benítez. “He can be the future of Inter.” Coutinho spoke of his excitement at signing for the prestigious Milanese club. Experienced professionals at the San Siro such as club captain Javier Zanetti and compatriot Lucio will be expected to help the youngster settle in Italy. “I want to learn Italian fast and settle down as quickly as possible,” said a determined Coutinho. “I'm a new face in Italian football so I have to show what I can do.” Coutinho is equally able across all offensive midfield areas. His eye-catching performances for Brazil’s U-17 squad led La Gazzetta dello Sport to name him as one of the most exciting prospects in world football. "My position? I'm a midfielder. I like to play behind the strikers and attack, so yes, I'm a bit like Sneijder,” he said. Comparisons have inevitably been drawn between AC Milan’s Alexandre Pato and Inter’s new protégé, but Coutinho insists he is a different type of player to Pato. “The comparisons with Pato? It's flattering, but we're two different players. He's a striker, I'm more a midfielder.” Official: Joe Cole signs four-year deal with Liverpool Posted: 19 Jul 2010 05:59 AM PDT Liverpool have confirmed the signing of former Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole on a four-year deal. Cole was considered surplus to requirements at Stamford Bridge and was allowed to leave the club without a renewed contract, sparking interest from Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United and West Ham. But Liverpool, who were linked with the midfielder over the weekend, have confirmed Cole’s capture on a four-year deal worth around £90,000-a-week. A statement on Liverpool’s website read: “Liverpool FC are delighted to confirm the signing of Joe Cole on a four-year deal.” “The England midfielder has agreed personal terms with the Reds and will undergo a medical in the next 48 hours.” Cole had also held talks with Tottenham Hotspur but the London outfit will now step up their pursuit of Manchester City forward Craig Bellamy, who is unlikely to see much first team action at Eastlands after the arrival of World Cup winner David Silva. Meanwhile Argentina defender Emiliano Insua has agreed personal terms with Italian side Fiorentina in a deal worth £5 million. Insua arrived on Merseyside in 2006 and broke into the first-team last year due to first-choice left-back Fabio Aurelio picking up a number of injuries. But despite a promising start to the season Insua failed to impress the Anfield faithful resulting in his move away from Liverpool. Schleck and Contador go head to head as Paris awaits Posted: 19 Jul 2010 04:00 AM PDT Andy Schleck enters the final week of the 2010 Tour de France with the slenderest of leads over reigning champion Alberto Contador and daylight separating them from the rest of the field. The greatest annual bike race concludes in Paris on Sunday, when Mark Cavendish will be hoping for a second consecutive victory, but the real action will take place in the other remaining stages. Schleck has challenged the climbing authority of his Spanish opponent in a way only he has managed in the past few years, but his lead remains tenuous. Contador has turned himself into a magnificent individual time-traillist, winning the penultimate stage of last year's race in crushing style to secure his Tour superiority. And though Schleck has worked hard on his own TT performance, the Luxembourger's great hope remains with the final three Pyrenees stages. Contador will expect to pick up 31 seconds in the 52km hack from Bordeaux to Pauillac on Saturday, leaving Schleck with the work to do. His best opportunity could come today on the stage into Bagneres-de-Luchon, which includes a super category climb up Port de Bales and ends with a tight, fast decent. However, the signs on Saturday's stage 12- where Contador recaptured ten precious seconds at the vicious final climb into Mende- are that Schleck faces a struggle to keep the Mellot Jaune. Schleck disturbed the 2007 and 2009 winner with his Contador-esque attacks in the Alps after building the foundation for his lead on the cobbles of stage three. But cracks appear to be showing in the 25-year-old's armour and he will have to recapture the promise of earlier stages to topple Contador. The dangerous pair of Olympic road race champion Sammy Sanchez and 2009 Giro de Italia winner Denis Menchov lie a just couple of minutes back, but would need something spectacular to seriously disturb Contador and Schleck. Ferrari reveal details of Silverstone radio conversation Posted: 19 Jul 2010 03:52 AM PDT Ferrari have released details of their radio conversation with FIA race director Charlie Whiting at the British Grand Prix over Fernando Alonso's penalty. Whiting went public earlier this week after accusations by Ferrari that race officials again took too long to hand out a penalty after Alonso illegally overtook Robert Kubica by cutting a corner. Alonso failed to give the place back to Kubica straight away, as is the norm when a driver gains an advantage by cutting a corner, and went on to overtake Jaime Alguersuari, while Kubica suffered problems and was overtaken by Rubens Barrichello. Whiting told an Italian magazine that he had advised Ferrari immediately that they should cede the place, but it was only nine laps later that Alonso received a drive through penalty, and then the safety car came out as marshals cleared up debris from Pedro de la Rosa's car. Ferrari's sporting director Massimo Rivola has released minute-by-minute details of the conversation taken from a recording of the pit wall radio in another effort to show exactly how the FIA punished them unfairly, in their opinion. At 13:31:05 Alonso takes Kubica at Club and after Rivola immediately calls Whiting, who replies after 11 seconds. Rivola asks the race director, "Have you seen the pass? In our opinion there was no room to overtake." 26 seconds after the move, Whiting asks to be given time to watch TV footage. At 13:33, a second radio call is made by Ferrari – almost two minutes after the pass. Alonso has gone on to complete another lap plus one sector, closing in on Nico Rosberg and Alguersuari, while Kubica drops further back towards Barrichello. Whiting tells Ferrari that the stewards believe Alonso could give the position back. Rivola then asks Whiting, "Is this the decision?" He replies, "No, but that’s how we see it." Rivola then informs the team as Rosberg overtakes Alguersuari. Kubica drops further back, and Alonso overtakes Alguersuari at Maggots. At 13:33:22 Ferrari then make a third radio call to Whiting to say Alonso "would have to concede two positions now." As they discuss the incident Kubica is overtaken by Barrichello meaning Alonso would have to give up three positions to give back the place. Whiting tells Rivola: "We have given you the chance to do it or not. Things being this way, the stewards will hear the drivers at the end of the race, but I understand your position." At 13:35:30 Kubica retires from the race so Alonso can no longer give the position back. Ten minutes later, at 13:45:31, the stewards investigate the incident. The F1 computers display "car number eight under investigation", almost 15 minutes after the move was made. Just 55 seconds later, at 13:46:26, the stewards hand Alonso a drive-through penalty. The fact remains that Ferrari and Alonso should have ceded the place immediately. Given the relative pace of Alonso to Alguersuari and Rosberg, and how far Barrichello was behind immediately after the move, it would have been possible for him to give the place back and then make a legitimate move on Kubica whilst still be able to overtake Alguersauri and possibly Rosberg. What we really need to clear up the situation relating to F1 rules and penalties, and more importantly to maintain fairness and the integrity of the sport and its officials, is to confirm how long should it take for the stewards to look at footage of an incident after it has happened, and how long it should take for them to hand out a penalty even if the decision is to review the incident post-race. So often we see that in some circumstances that drivers can pull out a lead of over a second a lap during a race because of the speed of the cars. When race-changing decisions are being made, they should be made fairly, but also in a timely manner as the more laps completed during consideration, the bigger a lead can become, and as with Hamilton in Valencia, the less effective the penalty becomes. Exeter Chiefs announce Eoghan Grace signing Posted: 19 Jul 2010 03:37 AM PDT Exeter Chiefs have announced the signing of Munster Academy and Shannon flanker Eoghan Grace. The 22-year-old was part of the Ireland U20s Grand Slam-winning squad in 2007 and has also worn the green shirt for Ireland's sevens side. Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter said: "Eoghan is a player who I have been following now for quite some time. “He has played some big games for Shannon and probably feels unlucky not to have progressed further in the Munster set-up. "Eoghan came over to join in with some of our pre season testing and showed up well; not many forwards beat Tom Johnson over 40 metres and 100 metres. He added: “He showed up well in the conditioned games we played and although he is not a household name, I think he may be a name for the future. "We have real strength in the back-row where I am going to challenge our players to go out and attack games in the Premiership and Eoghan only adds to that strength." You are subscribed to email updates from The Sport Review To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. 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