Here we go then, for I beleve the 9th season it's time for the annual footie thread. With the World Cup consigned to history it's time to look forward to the imminently approaching season. In fact, Liverpool are in Europa League qualifying this very week, I believe?

Talking of the 'Pool, I'm keen to know what Dave has to say about the appointments of Roy Hodgson and Joe Cole, who I assumed would be swayed by not only staying in London but the added attraction of Champions League footie to boot..