Rafa going nowhere

Rumours swept like wildfire through both Liverpool and Madrid yesterday that Rafael Benitez was quitting as manager and Kenny Dalglish was taking the job on a temporary basis. However, the story was nonsense.

"I was surprised when I heard there were rumours and I can tell you I have no thoughts of resigning," said the boss in a clear statement that still managed to confuse Sky thicko Richard Keyes.