by . emma innes . published : . 11:14 est , 17 june 2013 . brendan rodgers has come out fighting after suffering wembley disappointment and insisted he is the right man to lead liverpool next season . another trophyless season is nearing an end after losing to aston villa but rodgers said : ' i do n't think there is anyone better . that is the reality of how i see it . three months ago i was a tactical genius . now i have lost a game and it is not so good . ' i have got a strong relationship with the owners and they understand that this was going to be the process . i have n't taken over a machine that was for 10 years used to winning trophies . ' liverpool manager brendan rodgers has backed himself to improve the club next season . steven gerrard -lrb- left -rrb- trains alongside jordan henderson , who signed a new liverpool contract on thursday . adam lallana -lrb- left -rrb- was back in training for liverpool as they prepare to take on west brom . henderson -lrb- left -rrb- shakes hands with captain gerrard on the day he signed a new liverpool contract . | . updated : . liverpool have been putting in the hard yards on the melwood training pitch in a bid to ensure they hit back from their fa cup nightmare when they take on west bromwich albion in the premier league on saturday . rodgers leads his side to the hawthorns after watching them wilt on the big stage against aston villa in the fa cup semi-final at wembley last weekend , crashing out of the cup with a 2-1 defeat and a toothless display . 14:31 est , 17 june 2013 . samuel l jackson has urged men to be more open about their health problems in an attempt to tackle cancer . the pulp fiction star , who is fronting a new charity called one for the boys , believes men should talk more about the disease and other illnesses . the reds welcome adam lallana back to the fold for the game against tony pulis ' team while jordan henderson is set to make his first appearance since signing a new five-year deal at the club . he shook hands with steven gerrard at training on thursday as the changing of the guard at liverpool draws closer . henderson is expected to take gerrard 's captain 's armband on a permanent basis when the iconic no 8 departs for los angeles galaxy when his contract expires at the end of the season . liverpool are fifth in the premier league table , seven points behind manchester city in fourth but with a game in hand on last year 's champions . jordon ibe -lrb- left -rrb- and joe allen compete for the ball during liverpool 's training session on thursday . philippe coutinho -lrb- right -rrb- tries to keep the ball away from gerrard as they prepare for west brom . raheem sterling puts in a shift as liverpool aim to hit back from fa cup defeat by aston villa . striker mario balotelli is one of a number of players whose future at liverpool is in doubt past this season . champions league qualification remains unlikely and rodgers is expected to conduct an overhaul of his squad in the summer , with question marks over the futures of players such as mario balotelli , kolo toure , fabio borini and rickie lambert . jackson , 64 , said : ` guys do n't talk about their health issues , unless they 've got a sprained ankle . scroll down for video . samuel l jackson is fronting a campaign to encourage men to be more open about their health . he says he believes men need to be more aware of cancer and of their own bodies . for more videos , please go to itv . ` we 'll talk about our injuries but we wo n't talk about our illnesses , so i think it 's time we do that . ' the actor said he was motivated to put his weight behind the charity after he learnt that friends had secretly coped with cancer without telling anybody . he said : ` when they started talking about it , i realised most guys do n't talk to other guys about what their medical conditions are - especially cancer conditions . liverpool 's recruitment policy has fallen under intense scrutiny following the semi-final defeat to by villa but rodgers ' position as manager at the club is understood to be secure . ` and most guys think the only cancer guys get is prostate cancer , or they look at tv and see it as basically a woman 's problem , but it 's not . ` so i realised that we do really need to make men aware of the fact that cancer is a very serious thing for guys . ' one for the boys was founded by event organiser sofia davis to challenge men 's understanding of cancers and their tendency to have a more laissez-faire approach to their health . in recent weeks , angelia jolie -lrb- left -rrb- has revealed that she had a double mastectomy to reduce her chance of developing breast cancer and michael douglas -lrb- right -rrb- spoke out about his battle with throat cancer . all money raised will go towards the royal marsden hospital in london to buy new mri scanners which will help with cancer diagnosis . in recent weeks , angelina jolie has revealed she had a double mastectomy because she has a higher chance of developing breast cancer , and michael douglas has spoken about his throat cancer . asked what effect celebrities can have on people 's perception of the disease , jackson said : ` we 're just people who have interesting jobs , so people tend to look at us , or that fact that you guys -lsb- media -rsb- do shows , or you film us talking , allows people to hear our opinions about things , or sometimes , we 'll just expose stuff about ourselves , and that makes people go , `` oh , that 's sort of like us '' . samuel l jackson says that he tries to keep fit and to eat healthily . he also says he uses alternative medicines and visits acupuncturists . ` i do n't know that what we say has more weight than anything else , but angelina 's declaration and allowing people to understand that she did that will maybe get some other women or some other person to look at their bodies and go in and go , `` ok , well maybe i do need to do this too , or i need to get checked '' . ` hopefully we have enough credence , or our earnestness about the things we 're talking about will make sense to people , or it reaches a greater number of people because we 're the ones saying it . ` i just want people to be aware and get out there and do something . to understand their bodies and understand the quality of life for them and their families if they understand what 's going on , on the inside and the outside , because cancer is not just internal , it 's external too . ' jackson said he has an exercise and diet regime to make sure he keeps healthy . ` i try and eat a certain way , and i try and exercise , ' he said . ` i do use alternative medicines , i go to acupuncturists , get massages , but i 'm old , so i need to have those things . ` but the sooner you recognise how to take care of your body , the longer you 'll have that engine driving you , and the more you 'll be able to do for yourself and for other people because you are healthy and you 'll be a healthy example . ' he added : ` i stretch . i ride a bike . i do n't necessarily get out and run . i ride a stationary bike for an hour , an hour and a half , two or three times a week . ` i get on the big swiss ball , i 've got my trx straps to use my own body weight to pull myself around . ` push-ups , pull-ups and stuff like that , so i try to find a way to maintain a specific weight and a specific level of fitness that allows me to have a comfortable lifestyle , and not be achy , and , i guess , kind of old . '
bullish brendan rodgers says he is the man to take liverpool forward . his time at the club is under scrutiny after fa cup semi-final defeat . liverpool can hit back with victory at west brom on saturday . jordan henderson ` over the moon ' after signing new liverpool contract . man united and liverpool target memphis depay holds talks with psg .
side to the hawthorns after watching them wilt on the big stage against aston villa in the fa cup semi-final at wembley last weekend , crashing out of the cup with a 2-1 defeat and a toothless display . 14:31 est , 17 june 2013 . samuel l jackson has urged men to be more open about their health problems in an attempt to tackle cancer . the pulp fiction star , who is fronting a new charity called one for the boys , believes men should talk more about the disease and other illnesses . the reds welcome adam lallana back to the fold for the game against tony pulis ' team while jordan henderson is set to make his first appearance since signing a new five-year deal at the club . he shook hands with steven gerrard at training on thursday as the changing of the guard at liverpool draws closer . henderson is expected to take gerrard 's captain 's armband on a permanent basis when the iconic no 8 departs for los angeles galaxy when his contract expires at the end of the season . liverpool are fifth in the premier league table , seven points behind manchester city in fourth but with a game in hand on last year 's champions . jordon ibe -lrb- left -rrb- and joe allen compete for the ball during liverpool 's training session on thursday . philippe coutinho -lrb- right -rrb- tries to keep the ball away from gerrard as they prepare for west brom . raheem sterling puts in a shift as liverpool aim to hit back from fa cup defeat by aston villa . striker mario balotelli is one of a number of players whose future at liverpool is in doubt past this season . champions league qualification remains unlikely and rodgers is expected to conduct an overhaul of his squad in the summer , with question marks over the futures of players such as mario balotelli , kolo toure , fabio borini and rickie lambert . jackson , 64 , said : ` guys do n't talk about their health issues , unless they 've got a sprained ankle . scroll down for video . samuel l jackson is fronting a campaign to encourage men to be more open about their health . he says he believes men need to be more aware of cancer and of their own bodies . for more videos , please go to itv . ` we 'll talk about our injuries but we wo n't talk about our illnesses , so i think it 's time we do that . ' the actor said he was motivated to put his weight behind the charity after he learnt that friends had secretly coped with cancer without telling anybody . he said : ` when they started talking about it , i realised most guys do n't talk to other guys about what their medical conditions are - especially cancer conditions . liverpool 's recruitment policy has fallen under intense scrutiny following the semi-final defeat to by villa but rodgers ' position as manager at the club is understood to be secure . ` and most guys think the only cancer guys get is prostate cancer , or they look at tv and see it as basically a woman 's problem , but it 's not . ` so i realised that we do really need to make men aware of the fact that cancer is a very serious thing for guys . ' one for the boys was founded by event organiser sofia davis to challenge men 's understanding of cancers and their tendency to have a more laissez-faire approach to their health . in recent weeks , angelia jolie -lrb- left -rrb- has revealed that she had a double mastectomy to reduce her chance of developing breast cancer and michael douglas -lrb- right -rrb- spoke out about his battle with throat cancer . all money raised will go towards the royal marsden hospital in london to buy new mri scanners which will help with cancer diagnosis . in recent weeks , angelina jolie has revealed she had a double mastectomy because she has a higher chance of developing breast cancer , and michael douglas has spoken about his throat cancer . asked what effect celebrities can have on people 's perception of the disease , jackson said : ` we 're just people who have interesting jobs , so people tend to look at us , or that fact that you guys -lsb- media -rsb- do shows , try and eat a certain way , and i try and exercise , ' he said . ` i do use alternative medicines , i go to acupuncturists , get massages , but i 'm old , so i need to have those things . ` but the sooner you recognise how to take care of your body , the longer you 'll have that engine driving you , and the more you 'll be able to do for yourself and for other people because you are healthy and you 'll be a healthy example . ' he added : ` i stretch . i ride a bike . i do n't necessarily get out and run . i ride a stationary bike for an hour , an hour and a half , two or three times a week . ` i get on the big swiss ball , i 've got my trx straps to use my own body weight to pull myself around . ` push-ups , pull-ups and stuff like that , so i try to find a way to maintain a specific weight and a specific level of fitness that allows me to have a comfortable lifestyle , and not be achy , and , i guess , kind of old . '
side to the hawthorns after watching them wilt on the big stage against aston villa in the fa cup semi-final at wembley last weekend , crashing out of the cup with a 2-1 defeat and a toothless display . 14:31 est , 17 june 2013 . samuel l jackson has urged men to be more open about their health problems in an attempt to tackle cancer . the pulp fiction star , who is fronting a new charity called one for the boys , believes men should talk more about the disease and other illnesses . the reds welcome adam lallana back to the fold for the game against tony pulis ' team while jordan henderson is set to make his first appearance since signing a new five-year deal at the club . he shook hands with steven gerrard at training on thursday as the changing of the guard at liverpool draws closer . henderson is expected to take gerrard 's captain 's armband on a permanent basis when the iconic no 8 departs for los angeles galaxy when his contract expires at the end of the season . liverpool are fifth in the premier league table , seven points behind manchester city in fourth but with a game in hand on last year 's champions . jordon ibe -lrb- left -rrb- and joe allen compete for the ball during liverpool 's training session on thursday . philippe coutinho -lrb- right -rrb- tries to keep the ball away from gerrard as they prepare for west brom . raheem sterling puts in a shift as liverpool aim to hit back from fa cup defeat by aston villa . striker mario balotelli is one of a number of players whose future at liverpool is in doubt past this season . champions league qualification remains unlikely and rodgers is expected to conduct an overhaul of his squad in the summer , with question marks over the futures of players such as mario balotelli , kolo toure , fabio borini and rickie lambert . jackson , 64 , said : ` guys do n't talk about their health issues , unless they 've got a sprained ankle . scroll down for video . samuel l jackson is fronting a campaign to encourage men to be more open about their health . he says he believes men need to be more aware of cancer and of their own bodies . for more videos , please go to itv . ` we 'll talk about our injuries but we wo n't talk about our illnesses , so i think it 's time we do that . ' the actor said he was motivated to put his weight behind the charity after he learnt that friends had secretly coped with cancer without telling anybody . he said : ` when they started talking about it , i realised most guys do n't talk to other guys about what their medical conditions are - especially cancer conditions . liverpool 's recruitment policy has fallen under intense scrutiny following the semi-final defeat to by villa but rodgers ' position as manager at the club is understood to be secure . ` and most guys think the only cancer guys get is prostate cancer , or they look at tv and see it as basically a woman 's problem , but it 's not . ` so i realised that we do really need to make men aware of the fact that cancer is a very serious thing for guys . ' one for the boys was founded by event organiser sofia davis to challenge men 's understanding of cancers and their tendency to have a more laissez-faire approach to their health . in recent weeks , angelia jolie -lrb- left -rrb- has revealed that she had a double mastectomy do this too , or i need to get checked '' . ` hopefully we have enough credence , or our earnestness about the things we 're talking about will make sense to people , or it reaches a greater number of people because we 're the ones saying it . ` i just want people to be aware and get out there and do something . to understand their bodies and understand the quality of life for them and their families if they understand what 's going on , on the inside and the outside , because cancer is not just internal , it 's external too . ' jackson said he has an exercise and diet regime to make sure he keeps healthy . ` i try and eat a certain way , and i try and exercise , ' he said . ` i do use alternative medicines , i go to acupuncturists , get massages , but i 'm old , so i need to have those things . ` but the sooner you recognise how to take care of your body , the longer you 'll have that engine driving you , and the more you 'll be able to do for yourself and for other people because you are healthy and you 'll be a healthy example . ' he added : ` i stretch . i ride a bike . i do n't necessarily get out and run . i ride a stationary bike for an hour , an hour and a half , two or three times a week . ` i get on the big swiss ball , i 've got my trx straps to use my own body weight to pull myself around . ` push-ups , pull-ups and stuff like that , so i try to find a way to maintain a specific weight and a specific level of fitness that allows me to have a comfortable lifestyle , and not be achy , and , i guess , kind of old . '
by. emma innes. published :. 11:14 est, 17 june 2013. brendan rodgers has come fighting after suffering wembley disappointment and insisted liverpool next. another trophyless season is nearing after losing aston villa but rodgers said : i do n't there anyone. that the reality how i see. three months i a tactical genius. now i lost a game not so. ' i have got a strong relationship the owners understand this was going the process. i have n't taken over a machine was for used winning trophies. ' liverpool manager brendan rodgers has backed himself improve next. steven gerrard -lrb- left -rrb- trains alongside jordan henderson, who signed a new liverpool contract thursday. adam lallana -lrb- left -rrb- was back training for liverpool as they west brom. henderson -lrb- left shakes hands captain gerrard on signed a new liverpool contract. |. updated :. liverpool have putting the hard yards on the melwood training pitch in ensure hit back from their fa cup nightmare when take west bromwich albion the premier league saturday. rodgers leads his side the hawthorns after watching wilt on the big stage against aston villa the fa cup semi wembley last, crashing and a toothless display. 14:31 est, 17 june 2013. samuel l jackson has urged men their health problems in an attempt tackle cancer. the pulp fiction star, fronting a new charity one for the boys believes men talk the disease other illnesses. the reds welcome adam lallana back for the game against tony pulis ' team while jordan henderson set signing at. he shook hands steven gerrard at training thursday as the changing at liverpool draws. henderson is expected take gerrard 's captain 's armband a permanent basis when the iconic no 8 departs los angeles galaxy when. liverpool are fifth, seven manchester city but with on last year 's champions. jordon ibe -lrb- left -rrb- and joe allen compete the ball liverpool 's training session thursday. philippe coutinho -lrb- right tries keep gerrard as they prepare west brom. raheem sterling puts in a shift as liverpool aim hit back from fa cup defeat by aston villa. striker mario balotelli is one whose future liverpool past. champions league qualification remains unlikely and rodgers is expected conduct an overhaul, question marks the futures players mario balotelli kolo toure fabio borini and rickie lambert jackson, 64 said : ` guys do n't talk their health issues, unless ' scroll. samuel l jackson is fronting a campaign encourage men be their health. he says believes men need cancer of. for more videos, itv. ` we 'll talk our injuries but wo our illnesses, so i think time do that. 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' he added : ` i stretch. i ride. i do n't necessarily get out and run. i ride a stationary bike, an two or ` i get on the big swiss ball, 've my trx straps to use my own body weight to pull myself around. ` push-ups, pull stuff, so i try find maintain a specific weight a specific level that allows have a comfortable lifestyle, not achy, i guess kind old. '
side to the hawthorns after watching them wilt on the big stage against aston villa in the fa cup semi-final at wembley last weekend , crashing out of the cup with a 2-1 defeat and a toothless display . 14:31 est , 17 june 2013 . samuel l jackson has urged men to be more open about their health problems in an attempt to tackle cancer . the pulp fiction star , who is fronting a new charity called one for the boys , believes men should talk more about the disease and other illnesses . the reds welcome adam lallana back to the fold for the game against tony pulis ' team while jordan henderson is set to make his first appearance since signing a new five-year deal at the club . he shook hands with steven gerrard at training on thursday as the changing of the guard at liverpool draws closer . henderson is expected to take gerrard 's captain 's armband on a permanent basis when the iconic no 8 departs for los angeles galaxy when his contract expires at the end of the season . liverpool are fifth in the premier league table , seven points behind manchester city in fourth but with a game in hand on last year 's champions . jordon ibe -lrb- left -rrb- and joe allen compete for the ball during liverpool 's training session on thursday . philippe coutinho -lrb- right -rrb- tries to keep the ball away from gerrard as they prepare for west brom . raheem sterling puts in a shift as liverpool aim to hit back from fa cup defeat by aston villa . striker mario balotelli is one of a number of players whose future at liverpool is in doubt past this season . champions league qualification remains unlikely and rodgers is expected to conduct an overhaul of his squad in the summer , with question marks over the futures of players such as mario balotelli , kolo toure , fabio borini and rickie lambert . jackson , 64 , said : ` guys do n't talk about their health issues , unless they 've got a sprained ankle . scroll down for video . samuel l jackson is fronting a campaign to encourage men to be more open about their health . he says he believes men need to be more aware of cancer and of their own bodies . for more videos , please go to itv . ` we 'll talk about our injuries but we wo n't talk about our illnesses , so i think it 's time we do that . ' the actor said he was motivated to put his weight behind the charity after he learnt that friends had secretly coped with cancer without telling anybody . he said : ` when they started talking about it , i realised most guys do n't talk to other guys about what their medical conditions are - especially cancer conditions . liverpool 's recruitment policy has fallen under intense scrutiny following the semi-final defeat to by villa but rodgers ' position as manager at the club is understood to be secure . ` and most guys think the only cancer guys get is prostate cancer , or they look at tv and see it as basically a woman 's problem , but it 's not . ` so i realised that we do really need to make men aware of the fact that cancer is a very serious thing for guys . ' one for the boys was founded by event organiser sofia davis to challenge men 's understanding of cancers and their tendency to have a more laissez-faire approach to their health . in recent weeks , angelia jolie -lrb- left -rrb- has revealed that she had a double mastectomy to reduce her chance of developing breast cancer and michael douglas -lrb- right -rrb- spoke out about his battle with throat cancer . all money raised will go towards the royal marsden hospital in london to buy new mri scanners which will help with cancer diagnosis . in recent weeks , angelina jolie has revealed she had a double mastectomy because she has a higher chance of developing breast cancer , and michael douglas has spoken about his throat cancer . asked what effect celebrities can have on people 's perception of the disease , jackson said : ` we 're just people who have interesting jobs , so people tend to look at us , or that fact that you guys -lsb- media -rsb- do shows ,
 The article discusses various sports-related news and updates. Liverpool FC's striker, Jordan Henderson, is set to make his first appearance since signing a new five-year deal at the club. Meanwhile, Samuella Jackson has urged men to be more open about their health problems in an attempt to tackle cancer. In other news, Rahim Sterling puts in a shift as Liverpool FC prepares to face Aston Villa in the FA Cup semi-final. Additionally, Mario Balotelli is one of several players who have been linked with a move to Liverpool FC.