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John Barnes: 'Steven Gerrard is still good enough for Liverpool'
John Barnes believes that Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is still "good enough" to play for the Merseyside club.Dec 2, 08:04
John Barnes: 'Real Madrid are the biggest test for Liverpool'
John Barnes believes that Wednesday's visit of Real Madrid in the Champions League will be the 'biggest possible test' for former club Liverpool.Oct 21, 11:52
Five of the greatest Merseyside derbies
Ahead of tomorrow's Merseyside derby between Liverpool and Everton, Sports Mole looks back at some of the most memorable clashes between the teams throughout the years.Sep 26, 10:54
John Barnes: 'Liverpool will finish above Manchester United'
John Barnes tips Liverpool to finish above Manchester United this season.Sep 9, 20:15
On this day: Newcastle United sack Kenny Dalglish
Sixteen years ago today, a string of bad performances saw Kenny Dalglish sacked as the manager of Newcastle United.Aug 27, 08:57
On this day: Manchester United sell Lee Sharpe to Leeds United
Back on this day in 1996, Leeds United signed winger Lee Sharpe from rivals Manchester United.Aug 10, 09:06
Jamie Carragher: 'Brendan Rodgers attempted to sign Arjen Robben'
Jamie Carragher claims that Brendan Rodgers attempted to bring Arjen Robben to the club last year.Jul 1, 03:37
John Barnes: Wayne Rooney is England's "most important player"
John Barnes tells Sports Mole that Wayne Rooney is England's "most important player" and talk that he should be dropped is "nonsense".Jun 13, 09:43
John Barnes: 'Bench Raheem Sterling, Ross Barkley for Italy game'
Ahead of England's World Cup opener against Italy, John Barnes tells Sports Mole that Raheem Sterling and other youngsters would best be used as impact substitutes.Jun 11, 09:44
John Barnes: Rickie Lambert is "a great signing" for Liverpool
Talking to Sports Mole, John Barnes hails Liverpool's signing of Rickie Lambert, as well as discussing the club's summer transfer plans.Jun 10, 14:46
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London Underground to display World Cup results on platforms
The London Undergound will display World Cup results throughout the tournament to travellers via a live service.Jun 10, 11:11
John Barnes unsurprised by new Steven Gerrard role
Liverpool legend John Barnes is not surprised by how well club captain Steven Gerrard adapted to his new role in midfield this season.May 18, 18:59
John Barnes urges Liverpool not to give up on title race
John Barnes urges Liverpool to remain hopeful that they can win the Premier League title.May 2, 17:10
Video: John Barnes sings his 1990 World Cup rap for holidaymakers
England legend John Barnes sings his famous 1990 World Cup song for holidaymakers on a beach in Dubai.Apr 23, 12:35
Video: Ten singing footballers
After Chris Smalling is reportedly heard chanting in the street, Sports Mole picks out 10 other singing footballers.Mar 25, 12:53
Kick It Out chairman questions timing of Sol Campbell's racism claims
Kick It Out chairman Lord Ouseley says that Sol Campbell's racism claims draw "cynicism" because the former England footballer is "trying to sell a book".Mar 4, 12:28
John Barnes rejects Sol Campbell England claims
John Barnes says that he disagrees with Sol Campbell's claim that being black prevented him from captaining England "for more than 10 years".Mar 3, 00:55
John Barnes: 'Liverpool not good enough'
John Barnes believes that Liverpool do not have the necessary strength in depth to mount a successful title challenge this season.Jan 12, 06:19
John Barnes unsure on Luis Suarez's future at Liverpool
John Barnes believes that Luis Suarez can still leave Liverpool next summer despite signing a new contract at Anfield.Dec 29, 02:09
John Barnes: 'New contract won't keep Luis Suarez at Liverpool'
John Barnes believes that a new contract will not keep Luis Suarez at Liverpool.Dec 19, 11:46
England vs. Chile: Previous meetings
Sports Mole looks back on the five previous matches between England and Chile ahead of their meeting on Friday night.Nov 13, 11:05
John Barnes: 'Roy Hodgson comment was not racist'
Former England international James Barnes believes that Roy Hodgson's "feed the monkey" joke during the team's game against Poland this week was not racist.Oct 17, 12:58
John Barnes plays down England World Cup hopes
John Barnes believes that England will need luck on their side if they are to win the 2014 World Cup.Oct 16, 15:38
Five foreign-born England internationals
Amid reports that the FA are keen on securing Adnan Januzaj's services, Sports Mole looks at five other foreign-born England internationals.Oct 9, 11:43
Hillsborough families honoured at Pride of Britain Awards
The Hillsborough families are awarded at The Mirror's Pride of Britain Awards for their long campaign for justice.Oct 8, 12:35
John Barnes praises 'role model' Rickie Lambert
Former Liverpool star John Barnes says that Rickie Lambert is an inspiration to young footballers.Sep 6, 00:36
Video: John Barnes sings 'Rapper's Delight' at Mark Wright's 50th
Former Liverpool star John Barnes sings 'Rapper's Delight' during the 50th birthday party of his ex-teammate Mark Wright.Aug 20, 11:51
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John Barnes: 'Fans to blame for Luis Suarez situation'
John Barnes believes that football supporters have "empowered" players too much over the years.Aug 8, 23:21
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John Barnes: 'If Luis Suarez is unhappy, he should leave Liverpool'
John Barnes believes that Luis Suarez should leave Liverpool if he is unhappy at the club.Jul 30, 09:16
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F15%2Fcallum-mcmanaman-wigan-athletic.jpg "Wigan's Callum McManaman celebrates after scoring his team's second against Millwall on April 13, 2013")
Five players Liverpool should sign
Sports Mole picks out five players who could help transform Liverpool into Premier League top-four contenders next season.Jun 24, 10:12
John Barnes: 'Liverpool will cope without Luis Suarez'
John Barnes insists that Liverpool will "survive" if Luis Suarez decides to leave the club this summer.Jun 21, 16:24
John Barnes: 'England lack top quality'
John Barnes believes that England lack the quality in their side to compete with the best teams in the world.Jun 3, 04:25
John Barnes: 'Manchester United fans blame players, not David Moyes'
John Barnes believes that Manchester United fans should point the finger at the players, not David Moyes, if things start to go wrong.May 14, 15:39
Interview: John Barnes
Sports Mole catches up with former Liverpool player and ESPN pundit John Barnes ahead of the FA Cup final between Wigan Athletic and Manchester City.May 14, 11:52
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Sports Mole goes behind the scenes with ESPN on FA Cup final day
Sports Mole takes a behind-the-scenes look with ESPN on FA Cup final day when Wigan Athletic won the trophy for the first time.May 12, 14:25
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John Barnes: 'Luis Suarez bite reflects badly on him, not Liverpool'
John Barnes believes that Liverpool's image will not be tainted by Luis Suarez's controversial bite on Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic.Apr 22, 09:07
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F07%2Fluis-suarez-liverpool.jpg "Luis Suarez celebrates scoring his team's fourth against Swansea on February 17, 2013")
John Barnes: "Luis Suarez is favourite" for Player of the Year award
John Barnes feels that Luis Suarez should win this season's Player of the Year award.Apr 20, 20:50
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John Barnes tips Michael Owen for TV punditry role
John Barnes believes that Michael Owen could carve out a career in TV punditry following his retirement from football.Mar 19, 10:47
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Royal Mail introduces stamps of Britain's greatest footballers
The Royal Mail introduce special edition stamps of some of Britain's football greats to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Football Association.Feb 8, 13:30
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John Barnes confused by Theo Walcott's striker demands
Former Liverpool and England winger John Barnes says that he 'doesn't understand' why Theo Walcott is demanding to be played as a striker.Feb 6, 10:23
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