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BBC News
13-06-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Some of Liverpool's most exciting signings since 1992
So, with Liverpool in final negotiations over a club record £114m deal for Germany star Florian Wirtz, the excitement levels among supporters is reaching fever got us thinking... which signing during the Premier League era has got Reds fans most excited?We're not pretending this is a definitive list - you will have your own views - but we've come up with eight names, including Wirtz as we're assuming this deal gets over the line, that had the fanbase buzzing when Liverpool moved for isn't based on what they actually went on to achieve at Anfield, just the feeling when they arrived. And it's just a bit of have a look through the list - which is in chronological order (with some honourable mentions at the end) - then you've got the chance to order them yourself as well as get in touch with your own Collymore broke the British transfer record when Liverpool signed him for £8.5m in 1995. He scored 35 goals across two seasons at Anfield, forming a potent strike partnership with Robbie Fowler. In his first season, he scored five goals in Liverpool's FA Cup run, which ultimately ended in defeat by Manchester United in the on joining Liverpool: "I didn't want to look back at my career and say I hadn't achieved as much as I might have done. That's one of the reasons I came here. I want to win things and I do believe I can do that sooner rather than later with Liverpool."Harry Kewell turned down a move to arch rivals Manchester United and signed for Liverpool from Leeds United in 2003. Injuries hindered the Australian from reaching his full potential on Merseyside, but the winger still managed to win a Champions League and FA Cup in his five seasons at Anfield. He scored 16 goals in 139 appearances for the boss Gerrard Houlier on signing Kewell: "We had spoken about bringing in players who would have the fans on the edge of their seats and I can't think of a better description for the qualities that Harry will bring to Anfield."Robbie Fowler's romantic return to Liverpool in 2006 saw him score 12 goals across a second coming that lasted one and a half seasons. Reds fans inside Anfield made it abundantly clear about how excited they were for Fowler's return, displaying a sign that read "Fowler. God. 11. Welcome back to heaven" at his first game back against Birmingham who had left Anfield for Leeds in 2001, said on his return: "Leaving was probably one of my biggest regrets I have had in football. I'm chuffed to bits. I mean, I can't really believe it's happened again, so I'm ecstatic to be honest."Fernando Torres signed from Atletico Madrid for a then club record £20m in 2007. 'El Nino' won the club's player of the year in his debut campaign, and scored an impressive 81 goals in 142 outings for the Reds before breaking the British transfer record with a £50m move to rivals Chelsea in Garcia, who coached Fernando Torres at junior level: "He'll probably become world famous. Directness, pace, power, excellent in the air and the mindset of a born winner make Fernando an extraordinary player." Joe Cole joined on a free transfer from Chelsea in the summer of 2010 making him Roy Hodgson's first signing at the club. There was lots of buzz after Liverpool landed the 28-year-old England star ahead of Arsenal and Tottenham, but his Premier League debut lasted just 45 minutes before he was sent off for a poor challenge against the Gunners, and it didn't get much better from there. Cole was sent out on loan and then eventually sold in January 2013, after making just 26 appearances and scoring three goals for the Gerrard on Cole: "Messi can do some amazing things - but anything he can do, Joe can do as well, if not better."Virgil van Dijk joined in January 2018 from Southampton and remains Liverpool's most expensive transfer at £75m. He reached back-to-back Champions League finals in his first one and a half seasons, winning it at the second time of asking. The Dutch colossus has since added two Premier League titles, an FA Cup, two League Cups and the Club World Cup to his cabinet and took the captain's armband in Moss, the talent scout who brought Van Dijk to Celtic, said : "I used to say to Premier League clubs: 'Van Dijk is a man playing in a playground against kids, he stands out so much. He's 6ft 4in, can ping it from one end of the field to the other, can head it, scores goals, is quick … he's got everything.' And they'd still go and buy someone else. I'd despair."Thiago Alcantara left Bayern Munich for a £20m move to Liverpool in 2020 for what ended up being a patchy, injury-ridden spell. In four years on Merseyside, the Barcelona academy graduate made 98 appearances, scored three goals and won one FA Bayern manager Hansi Flick said: "Thiago is an extraordinary player and was very important for us. It was very emotional as we said goodbye. I can only congratulate Liverpool as they got a great player and especially a great person."As for likely £114m recruit Wirtz, he has come back from an anterior cruciate ligament injury suffered in 2022 to become a key part of Leverkusen's domestic double under former Red Xabi Alonso in 2023-24. With 23 goal contributions that campaign, he was named the Bundesliga's player of the said: "Why is Messi so good? Because he knows how and when to play simple passes. Messi says: 'You're in a better position? Here, there you have the ball!' It's not always about making the most brilliant move, but the best and smartest. Florian can do that. That's why he's so good."Honourable mentions:Now as we said, this is by no means a scientific list and there were other names who could have made the eight - including (but not limited to) Karl-Heinz-Riedle, Markus Babbel, Luis Suarez, Naby Keita, Alisson, Darwin Nunez... and yes, even El-Hadji-Diouf, who arrived with huge hype after the 2002 World now it's over to the eight names we narrowed it down to hereAnd as importantly, get in touch with your thoughts on those named - and tell us who else should have been on the list - here
Korea Herald
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
FUN88 Thailand Celebrates 17th Anniversary with 17 Spins, Rewards & Newcastle Match Trip
BANGKOK, June 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- FUN88 Thailand, a top online gaming platform, is celebrating its 17th birthday with a special month-long event full of exciting rewards and lucky missions. The promotion, running from June 2 to 30, allows members to win amazing prizes like a 7-day trip to watch a live English Premier League Newcastle United match, a luxury Royal Oak watch, 17 spins for a special Anniversary Badge, and many more guaranteed rewards. With the theme ' Play with FUN, be FUN', FUN88 promises a fun and rewarding experience for all players. How to take part in FUN88's 17th birthday to win big: All event details are available on the FUN88 Promotions page. What Makes FUN88 a Trusted Choice FUN88 Thailand, a trusted online bookmaker, offers a complete world of entertainment. From thrilling sports and esports to lottery and live casino games, there's something for every kind of player. Download the user friendly FUN88 App and log in or register to start collecting rewards. The 24/7 Fun Angel support team is always ready to help, and secure payment methods like local bank transfer and USDT are supported. About FUN88 Since its founding, FUN88 has shown strong financial strength by sponsoring top clubs like Newcastle United FC, Carabao Cup champions Burnley FC, and Tottenham Hotspur FC. FUN88 has partnered with sports stars such as Robbie Fowler, Steve Nash, and Kobe Bryant, and features former goalkeeper Iker Casillas as a brand ambassador. These partnerships have helped FUN88 become well-known among sports fans worldwide.
Cision Canada
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Cision Canada
FUN88 Thailand Celebrates 17th Anniversary with 17 Spins, Rewards & Newcastle Match Trip
BANGKOK, June 5, 2025 /CNW/ -- FUN88 Thailand, a top online gaming platform, is celebrating its 17th birthday with a special month-long event full of exciting rewards and lucky missions. The promotion, running from June 2 to 30, allows members to win amazing prizes like a 7-day trip to watch a live English Premier League Newcastle United match, a luxury Royal Oak watch, 17 spins for a special Anniversary Badge, and many more guaranteed rewards. With the theme ' Play with FUN, be FUN', FUN88 promises a fun and rewarding experience for all players. How to take part in FUN88's 17th birthday to win big: BE FUN Lucky Spin: Complete daily or event missions to earn spins. Every spin is a guaranteed win. Grand prizes include a NUFC new season football trip to England, a luxury Royal Oak watch, and more. Daily Check-In: In the new Rewards Lobby, members who topped up in the past 7 days can check in daily for rewards up to 12,888 THB. Top-Up on 8th, 18th, 28th: Get 5 extra spins just by topping up on these special dates. Extra Missions: Try missions like Virtual Sports, SOS Insurance Slots, or join " Road to World Cup I" for even more spins. Anniversary Badge: Spin the BE FUN Wheel 17 times during the event and get the exclusive 17th Anniversary Badge. All event details are available on the FUN88 Promotions page. What Makes FUN88 a Trusted Choice FUN88 Thailand, a trusted online bookmaker, offers a complete world of entertainment. From thrilling sports and esports to lottery and live casino games, there's something for every kind of player. Download the user friendly FUN88 App and log in or register to start collecting rewards. The 24/7 Fun Angel support team is always ready to help, and secure payment methods like local bank transfer and USDT are supported. About FUN88 Since its founding, FUN88 has shown strong financial strength by sponsoring top clubs like Newcastle United FC, Carabao Cup champions Burnley FC, and Tottenham Hotspur FC. FUN88 has partnered with sports stars such as Robbie Fowler, Steve Nash, and Kobe Bryant, and features former goalkeeper Iker Casillas as a brand ambassador. These partnerships have helped FUN88 become well-known among sports fans worldwide.
Daily Mail
04-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Premier League legend Robbie Fowler wants to start a new career in Australia despite bitter legal fallout from his last stint Down Under - 'feel I've got a lot to give'
Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler has declared an interest in reigniting his managerial career in Australia - despite a bitter falling out with Brisbane five years ago. Fowler, 50, spent just over a year in charge of the Roar and took legal action against the A-League Men club at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic over what he claimed was his unfair dismissal. FIFA eventually ordered Brisbane to pay damages to Fowler, ruling his contract was terminated without just cause during the competition's 2020 shutdown period. The man known as 'God' on Merseyside in the United Kingdom has since held head coaching positions in India and Saudi Arabia, and is eager to give management another crack. 'I love the game and I feel as though I've got a lot to give,' Fowler said in Melbourne on Tuesday. 'I spent many years doing all my coaching badges and all the correct badges that you need to go represent football clubs. 'There will be an opportunity for me to travel overseas again and if it's in Australia, brilliant. If it's not, then I'll go somewhere else. 'But I love being involved in football and being a part of a football club, and fingers crossed it's soon.' Fowler was one of the biggest names to grace the A-League, spending one season each at North Queensland Fury and Perth Glory from 2009-2011. The former England striker, who had only previously played club football in the UK, scored 18 goals in 54 ALM appearances. Fowler clarified he would only return to Australia if the 'right opportunity' presented, and suggested time was healing his wounds from the Brisbane fallout. 'I won my case against them and wasn't happy with the way I was treated at the end, but it is what it is,' Fowler said. 'I understand a lot of what happened was because sponsors were pulling out of the league. 'I loved my time here and that little bit probably dampened my love of Australia. 'But if I get an opportunity to come over and it's the right opportunity, then I'm all for it.' Fowler still keeps tabs on the ALM, including Melbourne City's tense 1-0 win over arch-rivals Melbourne Victory in last week's grand final. 'I watched the game and I enjoyed it. Melbourne Victory were probably unlucky,' Fowler said. '(City's) performance wasn't great, but no one really remembers that. You remember the result.' A current Liverpool ambassador, Fowler made a brief appearance in Melbourne this week at an event hosted by Carlsberg to celebrate the 20-year anniversary of the Reds' 'Miracle Of Istanbul' UEFA Champions League triumph in 2005 against Italian giants AC Milan. 'I love being part of Liverpool,' Fowler said. 'I've been blessed with playing with Liverpool for a lot of years and now travelling the world as an ambassador.
Perth Now
04-06-2025
- Business
- Perth Now
'God' keen to reignite managerial career in ALM
Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler has declared an interest in reigniting his managerial career in Australia despite a bitter falling out with Brisbane five years ago. Fowler, 50, spent just over a year in charge of the Roar and took legal action against the A-League Men club at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic over what he claimed was his unfair dismissal. FIFA eventually ordered Brisbane to pay damages to Fowler, ruling his contract was terminated without just cause during the competition's 2020 shutdown period. The man known as 'God' on Merseyside has since held head coaching positions in India and Saudi Arabia, and is eager to give management another crack. "I love the game and I feel as though I've got a lot to give," Fowler said in Melbourne on Tuesday. "I spent many years doing all my coaching badges and all the correct badges that you need to go represent football clubs. "There will be an opportunity for me to travel overseas again and if it's in Australia, brilliant. If it's not, then I'll go somewhere else. "But I love being involved in football and being a part of a football club, and fingers crossed it's soon." Fowler was one of the biggest names to play in the A-League, spending one season each at North Queensland Fury and Perth Glory from 2009-2011. The former England striker, who had only previously played club football in the UK, scored 18 goals in 54 ALM appearances. Fowler clarified he would only return to Australia if the "right opportunity" presented, and suggested time was healing his wounds from the Brisbane fallout. "I won my case against them and wasn't happy with the way I was treated at the end, but it is what it is," Fowler said. "I understand a lot of what happened was because sponsors were pulling out of the league. "I loved my time here and that little bit probably dampened my love of Australia. "But if I get an opportunity to come over and it's the right opportunity, then I'm all for it." Fowler still keeps tabs on the ALM, including Melbourne City's tense 1-0 win over arch-rivals Melbourne Victory in last week's grand final. "I watched the game and I enjoyed it. Melbourne Victory were probably unlucky," Fowler said. "(City's) performance wasn't great but no one really remembers that. You remember the result." A current Liverpool ambassador, Fowler made a brief appearance in Melbourne this week at an event hosted by Carlsberg to celebrate the 20-year anniversary of the Reds' 'Miracle Of Istanbul' UEFA Champions League triumph. "I love being part of Liverpool," Fowler said. "I've been blessed with playing with Liverpool for a lot of years and now travelling the world as an ambassador. "You get to spend a lot of quality time with supporters of the football club and I love it."
