When Brendan Rodgers first knotted his tie as a professional football manager, as Watford boss in November 2008, Ireland U21 midfielder John O’Toole had a ringside view – making a second half appearance as a sub.

Brendan Rodgers insists Andy Carroll has no point to prove despite leaving the club just a couple of months after the Irishman became Liverpool manager.

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has been fined £8,000 and given a warning about his conduct for his criticism of referee Lee Mason.