Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is once again suffering death by legends as the club’s high profile former players line up to criticise his tactics — and the big question now is ‘How much longer can he last?’

Goalkeeping legend Packie Bonner recalls Ireland’s victory over Scotland in Glasgow in 1987, with soccer writer, Liam Mackey, and reveals that although Jack Charlton’s team would kick on to a first ever Euros qualification, the road was by no means smooth on the way to the promised land.

We've compiled a list of the best non-Irish born Irish internationals not in the current squad.

New figures show Irish TV soccer pundits are scoring for fun when it comes to being financially rewarded for offering their views on the game.

Former Irish Red Jim Beglin explains why Anfield should celebrate, regardless of tomorrow’s outcome.

Alan Hansen suggested this week that tonight’s Merseyside derby at Anfield is the biggest in the league in almost 30 years.

Liverpool will review the full reasons behind the Football Association’s 10-match ban for Luis Suarez today before deciding whether to appeal against the punishment imposed for biting Chelsea’s Branislav Ivanovic.

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has warned expectant fans they may have to be patient as realisation of his vision for the way the team play may be some time coming to fruition.

Former Liverpool defender Mark Lawrenson does not believe manager Kenny Dalglish is facing the sack, but has conceded his former team-mate needs to start winning some Premier League games.

IT was James Herriot who said that enthusiasts are appealing, but fanatics are irresistible.

Referee Mark Clattenburg’s explanation of why he awarded Wigan a free-kick following Wayne Rooney’s clash with James McCarthy yesterday will determine whether the Manchester United striker ends up facing a three-match ban.

LIVERPOOL are beginning their search for a new manager after confirming the departure of Rafael Benitez yesterday.

Liverpool are beginning their search for a new manager after confirming the departure of Rafael Benitez this afternoon.

Pressure was increasing on England football captain John Terry today as more allegations about his private life emerged.

THAT clanking noise you hear is the Irish football team slouching towards Croke Park today pulling the Triple Crown and Six Nations trophies plus a world title boxing belt behind them.

“I CAN’T get sent off this time but we can still win 2-0,” says Liam Brady with a laugh.

THE PEOPLE bidding to buy a divided Liverpool are themselves divided. Of course they are. How could it be otherwise in such crackpot times?

OUR football correspondent LIAM MACKEY is back in top form and full of energy.

Robbie Keane has spoken of his annoyance that his Liverpool future is being discussed by people from outside the club who do not know the true situation.

FORMER Liverpool defender turned BBC pundit, Mark Lawrenson has apologised for claiming that Steven Gerrard believed striker Robbie Keane could leave the club in January.

Steven Gerrard believes Robbie Keane will leave Liverpool in next month’s transfer window, according to former Reds star Mark Lawrenson.

MARK LAWRENSON believes Rafael Benitez could walk away from the “everyday farce” at Liverpool even if the club win the Champions League for the second time in four seasons.

Mark Lawrenson believes Rafael Benitez could walk away from the “everyday farce” at Liverpool even if the club win the Champions League for the second time in four seasons.

Manager Steve Staunton is backing Ireland’s players to ease the early pressure on his reign.

Sacked Newcastle manager Graeme Souness has walked into a broadside from his former Liverpool team-mate Mark Lawrenson.

AFTER yesterday’s European Championship draw in the Montreux Centre, Welsh boss John Toshack found himself sitting between Jurgen Klinsmann and Steve Staunton, a veteran manager flanked by two neophytes.

THE FAI have been accused of acting too hastily in getting rid of Brian Kerr due to the lack of viable successors for the post of Republic of Ireland manager.

The Football Association of Ireland have been accused of acting too hastily in getting rid of Brian Kerr due to the lack of viable successors for the post of Republic of Ireland manager.

Mark Lawrenson has backed Brian Kerr to stay as Republic of Ireland manager for the next qualifying campaign.

Footballer Mark Lawrenson fronted a new advertising campaign launched in Dublin today for Amstel on draught.

Former Liverpool defender Mark Lawrenson believes a move to Real Madrid could prove too tempting for Michael Owen to turn down if it comes to fruition.

ANFIELD LEGEND Alan Hansen has called for the Liverpool players to dig in and secure Champions League football – or leave boss Gerard Houllier facing the axe.

Former Liverpool defender Mark Lawrenson does not think the Anfield club will make any snap decisions over Gerard Houllier’s future and insists the team are good enough to claim a Champions League place this season despite their recent inconsistency.

SOMETIMES it’s a pity that our Monsieur Le Prof is such a pragmatist. After a vintage Dennis Bergkamp performance on Saturday, of the scintillating sort that some of the more sceptical amongst us thought they’d long since seen the last, personally, in Wenger’s place I would have stuck Dennis in a cab straight from St. Andrews and made certain his driver didn’t spare the horses until he’d reached the San Siro.

Both managers were looking for firsts from this Hampden Park friendly – new Ireland boss Brian Kerr was seeking a win with his first team selection since succeeding Mick McCarthy, while Scotland manager Berti Vogts was targeting his first victory at the national stadium just days before he celebrates a year in the job.

Former Ireland and Liverpool defender Mark Lawrenson believes Jerzy Dudek has proven himself a rare species of goalkeeper with all the attributes to prove the hit of Poland’s World Cup campaign.

Gary Lineker believes Tony Adams will be a hard act to replace for England.