It's common knowledge that Liverpool's American owners Tom Hicks and George Gillet don?t exactly see eye-to-eye with their under fire manager Rafael Benitez. In a shock move the owners urged Liverpool fans to blame manager Rafael Benitez for on-field failings insisting that more money has been pumped into the team than their rivals.

"In the last 18 months we have invested #128-million on top of what has come in. That means it should be getting better.

"Now if it's not getting better, it's not Gillett and (co-owner Tom) Hicks, it's the manager, it's the scouting." ? Tom Hicks

"There was plenty of money, so if you have any complaints, take a look at the ins and outs," ? George Gillet

Benitez to get the sack come the end of the season? I?ll take that bet!

Injured England cricket star Andrew Flintoff found himself in the thick of the action earlier than expected, thanks to the Taliban. The all-rounder dove for cover when Taliban insurgents attacked a British military base in Afghanistan.

"I thought it was a wind-up but then I saw everyone dive to the floor. It was scary." - Flintoff recounts the episode?

On crutches following knee surgery, the Lancashire all-rounder had to join service personnel in scrambling for cover under the dining room tables.

"I've seen things over the past few days that will live with me forever."

"It's been humbling and has put my life into perspective. I play cricket for my country - but then you come here and meet people of 18 fighting for their country."