Jamie Carragher can console himself that there’s always someone worse off.

“It is the story of a vast superiority, sacrificed through stupidity, shortsightedness, and wanton insularity. It is a story of shamefully wasted talent, extraordinary complacency, and infinite self-deception.”

After their speedy acceptance that the concussed Lee Keegan should have been substituted earlier in last Sunday’s defeat by Cork, the Mayo Gaelic football set-up has been widely praised for a constructive contribution to the player welfare ‘conversation’.

“Now we really have to concentrate on the football and the team and keep the momentum going.”

A brilliant wrap of a schizophrenic season by our columnist.

David Murphy and Christy Mullins were the big winners at the Murphy Fund benefit weekend at Shannonvale.

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers begins the task of finding a replacement for the retired Jamie Carragher knowing he will not find anyone who can match up to all the veteran centre-back’s qualities.

Retiring Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher insists his recent extended run in the side has only convinced him this is the right time to bow out.

Manchester United’s veteran winger Ryan Giggs has revealed his shock at Nani’s sending-off in their Champions League defeat to Real Madrid on Tuesday.

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard marked his 400th league appearance with a hat-trick to settle the 217th Merseyside derby at Anfield last night.

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is targeting another contract at Anfield despite only just signing an extension.

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez insists there is greater improvement to come from both him and the rest of the team.

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has insisted there is nothing “sinister” in Steven Gerrard’s latest fitness problem and his captain is progressing well.

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has backed captain Steven Gerrard to lead the team for years to come.

Defender Fabio Aurelio admits the loss of Jamie Carragher will be a big blow to Liverpool as they seek to bounce back from a disappointing defeat at Tottenham.

FORMER Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez rubbed salt in yesterday’s pain by defending his Anfield legacy.

Former Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has defended his Anfield legacy.

STRIKER Fernando Torres is staying at Liverpool as he wants to write his place in the history books by bringing a long-awaited league title back to Anfield.

Liverpool striker Fernando Torres has pledged his future to the club after insisting his “commitment and loyalty is the same as it was on my first day when I signed”.

LIVERPOOL midfielder Joe Cole is looking forward to the challenge of playing for his new club, insisting his move to Merseyside was decided purely on football terms.

Liverpool midfielder Joe Cole is looking forward to the challenge of playing for his new club, insisting his move to Merseyside was decided purely on football terms.

ALL right, so it hadn’t exactly been going to plan. Yes, England are through but at what cost to their psychological well-being.

Injury worries appear to be easing for Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez as defender Jamie Carragher is fit to face Unirea Urziceni in tomorrow’s Europa League tie at Anfield while Yossi Benayoun, Fernando Torres and Glen Johnson are all close to returns.

THE future of Rafa Benitez still dominates life at Anfield, as it has so often over the past half-decade, making the rare appearance of co-owner Tom Hicks at the game on Saturday all the more intriguing.

LIVERPOOL manager Rafael Benitez believes players like Jamie Carragher are part of a dying breed.

MANAGER Rafael Benitez will continue to shoulder the burden of criticism for his faltering Liverpool team as he has absolute faith in the methods which he expects his players to follow.

Prospective Liverpool investor Prince Faisal bin Fahd bin Abdullah al-Saud has not ruled out a complete takeover of the club but will not consider such a move until debt levels are more manageable.

LIVERPOOL manager Rafael Benitez insists it is belief among his players and not a change in tactics which has made his side more attacking this season.

IT’S amazing the damage a few wins can do. The acidic juices that normally rip through my creaking carcass have had nowhere to flow of late.

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez will choose between teenager Daniel Ayala, Slovakian Martin Skrtel and new signing Sotirios Kyrgiakos to partner Jamie Carragher in defence against Aston Villa at Anfield tomorrow.

THE dream is over, what can I say? I chickened out of following my Craven Cottage ‘routine’ last Wednesday, so blame me if you want. It was part laziness, part resignation to our fate, part ‘do they even make straightjackets in my size’.

The battle for this season's Premier League title is close to becoming a two-horse race, according to Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher.

Liverpool have revealed defender Martin Skrtel does not need an operation on his right knee and should return to action by Christmas.

Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has revealed his concern over the structure of the club.

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez wants the officials in Wednesday’s Champions League semi-final second leg at Chelsea to clamp down on what he sees as Didier Drogba’s theatrics.

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has made his first signing of the January transfer window after Slovakia defender Martin Skrtel completed his move from Russian club Zenit St Petersburg.

Chelsea midfielder Mikel John Obi’s representatives have claimed Peter Crouch’s suggestion that foreigners are prone to diving is “potentially racist”.

Youngster Jack Hobbs is on stand-by for his first Barclays Premier League start for Liverpool even though Rafael Benitez is confident Jamie Carragher has recovered from injury and could play at Reading tomorrow.

Jamie Carragher believes Liverpool have to sort out their worrying home form if they are to get their season firing again.

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard welcomed a winning start to the Premier League season after his late free-kick sealed a 2-1 win at Aston Villa.