IT"S CONFIRMED! LIVERPOOL will be heading for singapore!
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Liverpool Commercial Director Ian Ayre today spoke of his delight after the Reds confirmed a two-game tour of South-East Asia this summer.
Rafael Benitez will take his players to play games in Thailand on July 22 and Singapore on July 26 as the Reds continue their preparations for the 2009-10 season.
Having not been to Thailand since 2003, and with the Reds' last trip to Singapore stretching even further back to 2001, excitement levels among the club's passionate fan base are sure to reach fever-pitch when British football's most successful club take on the national teams of each country.
"Asia is such a hotbed of football, particularly for Liverpool fans," said Ayre. "We played in Hong Kong a few years ago and the turn out was amazing. I think it was the first time that the Premier League's tournament had sold out. It was a sea of red and white. Both Thailand and Singapore are great markets and it's a nice opportunity to go and showcase the team.
"We have a massive appeal that has just grown and grown over the years and so to be able to take the team out there will get a lot of people excited. I don't think the fans will let us down in terms of the welcome they will give the players."
While recognising the importance of taking the club to meet its supporters in different parts of the world, Ayre also insists crucial pre-season planning will shape the Reds' plans during their stay in the Far East.
He added: "We will work with the promoters and our supporters clubs to try and give them as much access to meet the players, or interact with them, as possible.
"It's important we find a balance between that and team preparation. Rafa and the coaches have had as much say as anyone in our schedule, which is right, because while we want to give the fans a chance to see them, we also want to make sure we are prepared for the season ahead." -
vs Singapore XI?
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dont know
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lolx hehe gt telecast at Channel 5 ma?
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dont know
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we wait until 26 July Ba
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