Liverpool chairman Tom Werner has described reports that Liverpool signed Stewart Downing on the basis of a YouTube video as 'ridiculous'. Stories this week emerged that Werner and the club's principal owner, John W Henry, decided last summer to push through an eventual £20million deal for the former Aston Villa winger after seeing clips on the internet. The Liverpool hierarchy were sai...Full Story »

KENNY DALGLISH has hit back at Stewart Downing's critics — and insisted the England winger has been an even bigger hit than he expected.There has been growing terrace unrest that Downing is falling below the levels which tempted Liverpool into splashing out £20million to land him from Aston Villa last summer. After a bright start, he has only one goal — against League One Old...Full Story »

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez showed just why he is prized and feared in equal amounts with an impressive all-round performance as he guided the Reds to a 1-0 home victory over QPR. The Uruguay international, who has been in the headlines for the wrong reasons during a two-month lean spell in front of goal, was at his threatening best as he scored his first goal in the Barclays Premier League s...Full Story »

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard believes Stewart Downing has the perfect stage on which to build his reputation as one of England's leading players.The Reds winger was one of the standout players in England's 1-0 friendly win over Sweden having also played a part in the victory over world champions Spain on Saturday.Downing was one of the most expensive of a raft of signings made by Liverpool...Full Story »

Liverpool’s Stewart Downing is hoping that the international break has not ruined his side’s momentum ahead of their Premier League clash with Manchester United. "It's a tough game but we'll look forward to it and if we keep playing the way we are then we've got a chance of beating anyone," Downing said to reporters. "If we beat Manchester United we'll say the break did us good. If ...Full Story »

STEWART DOWNING has warned Manchester United: It's only a matter of time before we hand out a hiding.Kenny Dalglish's new-look Liverpool have still to hit top gear after a host of arrivals. Yet Downing, a £20million buy from Aston Villa, reckons the Reds have already shown they can be the great entertainers. He is convinced they are on course to make someone pay over the coming weeks. A...Full Story »

Above: Liverpool winger Stewart Downing STEWART DOWNING claims he is in the form of his life for England and won’t give up his place without a fight. Stewart Downing set up Ashley Young’s winner against Wales at Wembley to help the Three Lions put one foot in Euro 2012. That came days after he created a goal for Wayne Rooney in the 3-0 rout of Bulgaria in Sofia. Downing, 27, look...Full Story »

ABOVE: Stewart Downing with Ashley Young in their Aston Villa days STEWART DOWNING is using Ashley Young to inspire him as he plans the biggest season of his career so far. Liverpool ace Stewart Downing’s former Aston Villa team-mate Ashley Young is making a big impact at the top of the Premier League with his new club Manchester United. He is also certain to start in Bulgaria tomorrow ...Full Story »

STEWART DOWNING accepts his England career has been in danger of turning into a damp squib.But Liverpool's £20million summer signing reckons life at the Premier League's top table will breathe new life into his international future. The winger, 27, has won just 27 caps since making his Three Lions debut six years ago. And, ahead of tomorrow's Euro 2012 qualifier against Bulgaria in Sofi...Full Story »

LONDON (AFP) - It was a case of No 10 at No 10 when Brazil great Pele turned up at the official residence of the British Prime Minister on Wednesday to help promote a youth football programme. Pele, who wore the No 10 shirt for the bulk of an international career where he was a key member of three Brazil World Cup-winning teams, was at No 10 Downing Street to meet youngsters who are taking part...Full Story »