Midfielder

07.Vladimir Smicer  16.Dietmar Hamann   11.Jamie Redknapp  15.Patrik Berger
17.Stephen Gerrard 13.Danny Murphy
20.Nicky Barmby 21.Gary McAllister 24.Bernard Diomede

7. Vladimir Smicer

The Czech international signed for Liverpool soon after celebrating his 26th birthday in the summer of 1999. He is a good friend of Liverpool star Patrik Berger and Manager Gerard Houllier refused to be held to ransom over his fee and ended up paying just ?.75m for the attacking midfielder. He made his debut in a 2-0 pre-season win over Dutch champions Feyenoord, coming off the bench to score the opener. A skillful, creative and direct playmaker, Smicer will make Reds fans ask 'Steve who?'.

Nickname: -

Place of Birth: Czech Republic

Date of Birth: ?

Height: ?, Weight: ?

Position: Midfielder

Former clubs: Lens, France

Signed for Liverpool: June 1999 from Lens for ?.75m

International : Czech Republic, ? Caps

16. Dietmar Hamann

Dietmar Hamann signed for Newcastle for ?.5m in July '98 from Bayern Munich and his since established himself as one of the finest all-round midfielders in top-flight football. His subsequent ?m switch to Anfield a year later threw him right into the spotlight. A German international, Hamann clinched a place in the national side in the build-up to France '98 and continues to command a regular place in the squad. Strong, quick and determined, Hamann is one heck of a footballer.

Nickname: -

Place of Birth: Germany

Date of Birth: 27/8/73

Height: 6ft, Weight: 12st 8lbs

Position: Midfielder

Former clubs: FC Wacker Munchen, Bayern Munich, Newcastle United.

Signed for Liverpool: 1999 July from Newcastle United for ?M

Debut for Liverpool:

International : Germany, ? caps

11. Jamie Redknapp

Jamie Redknapp is the son of West Ham boss Harry Redknapp and was on Tottenham's books as a schoolboy but turned professional with Bournemouth, where his dad was in charge at the time. Expected to become the England captain in a couple of years and is one of Englands most promising players. Got in as sub for England against Scotland in Euro96 and was the main reason that why England won the game 2-0. Unfortunately he got injured at the end and missed the rest of the tournament. Injuries took a large chunk out of his season. A hamstring injury incurred whilst playing for England against Switzerland initially kept him out, and then he pulled it again when making an aborted comeback. Eventually returning, he played in the disappointing cup final and took his place in the Euro '96 squad. However he got injured in his only game, against Scotland. Named club captain by Gerard Houllier in the build up to the 1999-2000 season Jamie is proud to lead the Reds. He established himself as a key figure in the Liverpool set up. Well known for his passing abilities, and skill, and teams also fear Jamie's ability from set pieces, particularly free kicks within range of the goal. He is an automatic selection.

Nickname: Redders

Place of Birht: Barton-on-Sea

Date of Birth: 25/6/73

Height: 6'0", Weight: 12 00

Position: Midfielder

Former club: Bournemouth

Signed for Liverpool: 1991 from Bournemouth for ?50.000

Debut for Liverpool: Auxerre (October 23, 1991)

International : England Youth, B, Under-21, 7 full caps.

15. Patrik Berger

Berger made a BIG impression on Roy Evans during Euro 96 and after a long negiotiations Borussia finally let him go. He can operate either on the left or in central midfield and his left foot is a potent weapon at set pieces. Became a first team regular when Gerard Houllier arrived as joint manager at Anfield.

Nickname: Berger King

Place of Birth: Prague

Date of Birth: 10/11/73

Height: 6'1", Weight: 12 10

Position: Central midfielder or forward

Former clubs: Slavia Prague, Borussia Dortmund

Signed for Liverpool: August 1, 1996 from Borussia Dortmund for ?.250.000

Debut for Liverpool: Southampton (September 7, 1996)

International : Czech Republic Full Caps.

17. Stephen Gerrard

The young midfielder made his full first team debut in December 1998, coming in for the suspended Jamie Redknapp in the 2-1 defeat at White Hart Lane. A good performance, plus injuries and suspensions meant he kept his place for an Anfield debut versus Celta Vigo on December 8th, a game in which he was the only player to emerge with any real credit, and heard the Kop chant his name for the first time. He's a player of great potential who has already shown that he can perform at this level and he can play in a number of positions which gives the team many options. A hard-battling midfielder and a cracking passer of the ball, Steve is definitely one to watch. In 2000 Steve promote to the England National A team and play some part in the Euro 2000.

Place of Birth: Whiston, England

Date of Birth: 30/5/80

Hieght: 5'9", Weight: 11.9

Signed for Liverpool: Signed from trainee

International : England Under-21

13. Danny Murphy

Liverpool have completed the signing of England youth international Danny Murphy in a deal which could eventually be worth ?million. The Merseysiders have given Crewe the initial payment of ?.5million for the 20-year-old midfielder, after beating hapless Tottenham to his signature. Roy Evans said: 'Danny is a player we have watched for a long time, and Crewe have kept us informed of his progress. It's nice to get his signature, because he has a lot of potential. He can play behind the strikers or in midfield, which gives us options.' Danny was an ever-present for Crewe last season, he joined Crewe as a schoolboy and then served two years on the YTS scheme, before joining the senior squad. Capped for England at Schoolboy and Youth levels, his full League debut came in January 1994, but he had earlier already scored his first League goal as a substitute. He was established in the senior side in his favoured attacking midfield position. Murphy was named in the PFA's Nationwide League Division Two team of the year at the 1997 PFA Awards. ubstitute not used in the 1-0 home loss to Sheffield Wednesday. However having failed to establish himself in the Reds' first team last season he was sent back to Crewe on loan. Danny continues to be link with a move out of the club, and with the summer signings of Dietmar Hamann and Vladimir Smicer, along with the emergence of Steve Gerrard and David Thompson, Danny will continue to find life tough at Anfield.

Place of Birth: Chester

Date of Birth: 18/3/77

Height: 5'9", Weight: 10 8l

Position: Midfielder

Signed for Liverpool: 8/7/97 of ?M from Crewe Alexandra

Former clubs: Crewe Alexandra Debut for Liverpool: Wimbledon

International : England Youth, Under-21.

20.Nicky Barmby

He signed for Tottenham as a Trainee in April 1991. Then made his League debut against Aston Villa at White Hart Lane at November 1992. In March 1995, Barmby makes his England debut as a sub against Uruguay at Wembley. After 3 season at White Hart Lane, he Joins Middlesbrough for 6.25million in August 1995:, and scores on debut against Arsenal at Highbury. In April 1996, he earned his first England start, against Croatia at Wembley and scored the opening goal of Glenn Hoddle's reign as England manager, in Moldova in September 1996. He moved to Everton in a 5.75 million deal in October 1996. Following a fitful start to last season, during which he suffered a recurrence of a long-standing groin injury, Nick bounced back to hit a rich vein of form for Everton early in the year, operating from either the centre of midfield or wide on the left, and weighing in with a number of invaluable goals. Previously believed to be most effective when behind two strikers, he displayed the best form of his Toffees?career on the left of midfield. Quick and technically gifted, with a razor sharp footballing brain, he is still a hugely popular figure amongst Goodison supporters. He returns to the England side after a four year absence against Brazil at Wembley this May due to lots of injury in the England Sqard. In Euro 2000, he only comes on as second half sub during group games against Germany and Romania. After month negoiatation, at July 2000, Liverpool agree transfer package worth up to 6 million with Everton.Personal terms also finalised for four year contract, with deal set to be completed following medical.Player set to join up with new teammates for pre-season programme and training camp in Switzerland.

Place of Birth: Hull, England

Date of Birth: 11/02/1974

Height: 1.70m , Weight: 71.21Kg

Position: Midfielder

Previous Clubs :Tottenham Hotspur, Middlesbrough, Everton Signed for Liverpool: July 2000 (6M)

Debut for Liverpool: -

International : England

21. Gary McAllister

Having recovered from his cruciate ligament operation and returning to first-team duty last October, Gary took a short time to recover his timing and accuracy but, by the New Year, he was playing as well as he has ever done for Coventry. Although barracked by City fans in the defeat at West Ham at Christmas, that was more symptomatic of general frustration of the team. Within weeks he was being acclaimed by the same fans, scoring a superb goal direct from a free kick at Goodison in the FA Cup-tie, and a good goal at home to Middlesbrough. Sadly, the Scottish fans also barracked him on his return to the national side against the Czech Republic, and after the game he announced his international retirement after 57 caps. Three days later, when his mental state cannot have been perfect, he had the coolness to take and score a vital penalty at Hillsborough to set the team on the way to an important win. Gary recently scored his 100th first class goal when scoring for the Sky Blues against Wimbledon, recently. Now at the veteran stage of his career Gary is as good as ever and is a very vital member of the City midfield. Out of contract in the summer he will arrive to Anfield and hope his experience will bring all the best for Liverpool.

Place of Birth: Scotland

Date of Birth: 25/12/1964

Height: 1.85m, Weight: 75.3Kg

Position: Midfielder

Signed for Liverpool: June 2000(Free Transfer)

Debut for Liverpool: -

International : Scotland

24. Bernard Diomede

Trainee at AJ Auxerre where he has played since 88, Made his top division debut on December 12, 92 v Nimes Won French Cup in 94 and 96 - and thus the league and cup double in 96. First match in first league 12/12/92, Auxerre/Nimes. Diomede has quite a pedigree,with a 1998 World Cup winners' medal safely tucked away. Now, with the enforced absence of Jamie Redknapp until Christmas, he will have a pivotal role to play in the Anfield attack this season. He is relishing the opportunity to provide the ammunition for the Reds strikeforce, and forcing himself back into the French international spotlight. The 26-year-old has already come to an understanding that he will be utilised in a withdrawn role behind the front two, a position which he feels will bring the best out of him.

Place of Birth: France

Date of Birth: 23/01/74

Height: 1m70 , Weight: 70kg

Position: Midfielder/Forward

Previous club : AJ Auxerre (France)

Signed for Liverpool: June 2000 (3M)

Debut for Liverpool: -

International : Scotland

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