X Factor 2010: Flaky Katie Waissel survives by the skin of her teeth as Simon Cowell is down to one act after Belle Amie are voted off

By SARAH BULL

It's a close call: Katie Waissel survived the X Factor by the skin of her teeth after performing Etta James' Trust In Me


She thought she had found her niche with 'quirky' songs like I Wanna Be Like You The Jungle Book and Bewitched.

But last night Katie Waissel came the closest she has ever come to being axed from the X Factor after going head-to-head with girl group Belle Amie in the final showdown.

However, the 24-year-old singer was given another chance after Belle Amie were finally thrown off the show.


The verdict: Katie and Belle Amie anxiously wait with host Dermot O'Leary to find out which of them will be going home


Belle Amie found themselves in the bottom two for the third time, and did their best in the sing-off with Katie Waissel by singing Kelly Clarkson's Breakaway

Before singing their hearts out for survival, the girls told Dermot: 'We are ready to fight for our place. We want to be here.'

After a shaky start, things went from bad to worse for Belle Amie, who sang both out of tune and out of time.


Time to go home: Belle Amie find out they have been voted off the X Factor, after the votes go to deadlock


Tears all round: The girls tearfully insisted it wouldn't be the end of the road for Belle Amie


Katie, who decided to sing Etta James' Trust In Me, added: 'I'm feeling nervous but OK. A little kind of...' before trailing off.

Walking nervously onto the stage wearing a sequinned top and harem-style trousers, a barefoot Katie did her best to perform the famous track to her best ability.

And, despite making it through to the end of the song, Katie then broke down in tears as she realised she could be the one going home.


Make or break: The girls took to the stage for their final time to perform Kelly Clarkson's Breakaway



She's through: But an emotional Katie managed to once again pull it out of the bag for her final song


Taking to the stage for what could be the final time, Katie and Belle Amie waited anxiously to find out their fate.

Struggling to contain her emotions, Katie broke down further when Simon told her: 'The most amazing thing with you Katie is that every time you're in this position you sing better than you do on the main show.'

However, Simon then added: 'But 100 per cent I'm going to stand by my girls.'


The judges: While Dannii looked good in a black sequinned dress, Cheryl missed the fashion stakes again


Not so glamorous: Cheryl managed to look years older by pulling her hair back while Dannii looked radiant


After Cheryl decided to back her own act and send home Belle Amie, Dannii also decided to send home Belle Amie.

But then Louis shocked viewers when he opted to send home Katie, sending things to deadlock.

Referring to the public vote, it was Dermot's duty to tell Belle Amie their time on the show was finally up and they would be leaving the programme.

In floods of tears, the girls said they wouldn't be breaking up the band that was created specifically through the TV talent show, adding: 'We are not giving up, this is not the end of Belle Amie. We have only been together for a couple of months but it has been amazing.'

And Simon, who now only has one act left, added: 'They have been a pleasure to work with. I don't think it's the end for this group, they're survivors.'

The judges opened the show as always, and most of the attention was on what Dannii Minogue and Cheryl Cole were wearing.


Rocking it out: Bon Jovi were the first performance of the night, and were joined by the finalists


Enjoying yourself, guys? All the contestants looked as though they were having fun with the performance


While Dannii once again looked stunning in a black sequinned dress from her Project D range, while Cheryl Cole once again failed to hit the fashion mark in a slightly odd Quality Street-inspired purple and pink dress with ruffles galore.

And, with her newly-red hair pinned back, Cheryl added managed to add years onto herself in a matter of seconds.

The first performance from the evening came from legendary rock group Bon Jovi, who were joined by the X Factor finalists as they sang their classic track Livin' On A Prayer.

Lead singer Jon Bon Jovi sounded as fresh as ever as he belted out his famous lyrics, while many of the contestants looked as though they couldn't believe their luck as they shared the stage with the band.



Controversial: Jamiroquai's Jay Kay was up next with a performance of new single White Knuckle Ride


Bad blood: While Simon and Louis applauded, Cheryl and Dannii kept silent following the singer's rant


Shocking: Jay Kay told Dermot he 'had reservations' about appearing on The X Factor


Belle Amie got into the groove by playing air guitar, while even Mary put her inhibitions aside to dance along to the undeniably catchy song.

And Bon Jovi were so impressed by the finalists' peformance that they decided to make them a unique offer.

Asked what he thought of the talent in this year's competition, Jon said: 'They're going to be opening for us on tour, watch out!'


Having her cake and eating it: Rihanna was literally the icing on the cake as she took to the stage


Rapturous applause: The judges gave Rihanna a much more enthusiastic response than Jay Kay


Carnage: Dermot wasn't too impressed as he got caught in the crossfire of a food fight in the background


In the second of the three performances of the evening, Jamiroquai's Jay Kay took to the stage with an exclusive rendition of his new single White Knuckle Ride.
Jay Kay: 'I have to say, I had reservations about coming on the show, but everyone has been charming and I've had a lovely time.'

However, there appeared to be some bad blood between Cheryl and Jay Kay, as the X Factor judge steadfastly refused to applaud his performance, and looked sullen as host Dermot O'Leary spoke to the singer afterwards.



Pretty in pink: Rihanna's performance went down a storm with the audience and the judges


Cheryl's refusal to applaud comes after Jay Kay launched an astonishing rant against the X Factor female judges just hours before appearing on the show.

He said: 'What are they going to tell me about f****** music? What the f***. When have you ever done anything? You're useless. The pair of you. I mean you look great and I'd like to f****** s**g you but that's all.'

Talking the judges a little later in the show, Dermot commented on the apparent feud between the judges and Jay Kay, telling Cheryl: 'Cheryl, nice to see a smile on your face. Wow, I'm never going to make enemies with you!'


Delighted: Cheryl can't hide her delight as Cher is voted through


Through: Rebecca Ferguson and Cher Lloyd find out they have made it another week


Controversial: Wagner was booed as he made it through to the next week's programmes


Rihanna finished the trio of performances of the evening, performing her new single The Only Girl In The World.

Wearing a pink corset dress with romper suit underneath, Rihanna had a Marie Antoinette style food fight going on behind her as she belted out her soon-to-be next hit.

After her performance, Rihanna encouraged her dancers to continue in their food fight, while Dermot said: 'I thought Lady Gaga was weird, but this is carnage!'
However, Rihanna received a slightly more enthusiastic response from the judges, who all stood to applaud her after her energetic performance.

Then it was time to find out which of the contestants had made it through to next week's shows.


Devastated: Katie finds out she will have to perform in the sing-off alongside Belle Amie



Resigned: Belle Amie looked as though they had been expecting they would be in the bottom


After all the judges took to the stage with their remaining finalists, Dermot began to announce which had been lucky enough to get a second chance.

Paije, Cher, Aiden, One Direction, Matt, Rebecca, Mary and Treyc were all through, as well as Louis' controversial act Wagner, who refused to give into the audience's boos and bowed gallantly before leaving the stage.

Next week's show will see former X Factor alumni Shayne Ward and Dannii's sister Kylie Minogue perform.





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Amanda Seyfried and Gwen Stefani party in disguise at Halloween bash... as Paris Hilton falls out of her VERY skimpy costume

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Walkies: Amanda Seyfried arrives at Kate Hudson's A-list Halloween party dressed as a dog


Tricks, treats and an embarrassing wardrobe malfunction marked Halloween celebrations in Hollywood last night.

Kate Hudson's annual party proved the place to be as a host of A-list stars descended on the 31-year-old's home in Pacific Palisades.

While many famous faces turned up, some where rather hard to recognise thanks to clever costuming.


Halloween hi-jinks: Nicole Richie (L) opts for Hollywood glam in fur and diamante, while Leonardo DiCaprio is the man behind the baboon mask (R)


Mamma Mia star Amanda Seyfried sensibly stayed cosy inside a huge furry dog suit, while Gwen Stefani hid her face behind a black patent mask as Catwoman - but her signature red lipstick gave her away.

Leonardo DiCaprio did a good job of concealing his identity in a baboon mask, which he oddly chose to accessorise with a man purse slung over his shoulder.

Celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe shaved off the years with some pig tails and a head band as Pocahontas, while Nicole Richie made less of an effort, simply throwing on a fur coat and a diamante hair slide for some Hollywood glamour.


Who's that girl: Gwen Stefani hid behind a Catwoman mask at Kate's party


Also apparently raiding their normal wardrobe was actor David Spade, who wore a tracksuit and carried a whistle and clipboard as Glee's sports coach, Sue Sylvester.

Kate's step-father looked sombre as a decorated military man, including beret and badges, while veteran rocker Steven Tyler played the devil in a pair of red horns.

Also enjoying Kate's hospitality was 90210 star Shenae Grimes who appeared to have gone prematurely grey.


Mad men: David Spade (L) hammed it up as Glee's Sue Sylvester while Kurt Russell (R) went military style


The party in Pacific Palisades may have been the frontrunner last night, but not to be outdone, Paris Hilton had her own bash, dressing up as a sexy Indian warrior princess,

However, the outfit proved a little to skimpy, with her top slipping down to reveal rather more than she intended.

Her rather more demure sister Nicky was cute as a button in a Minnie Mouse get-up.
Paris and Nicky's parents, Rick and Kathy Hilton mugged it up as a pair off police officers, with Kathy in a pair of sexy patent leather knee boots and gun holster belt.

Party time: Nicky Hilton as Minnie Mouse (L) and sister Paris Hilton is a sexy Indian warrior (R)


Actress Kim Porter celebrated last year's biggest movie, Avatar, in her skin-tight electric-clue body stocking and blue face paint, receiving admiring glances from fellow guests.

Meanwhile earlier in the day, the stars were dressing up on behalf of children affected by AIDS at an event in Santa Monica.

Tori Spelling sported a peacock outfit with black tutu and feathered bodice, teamed with turquoise tights, feathery shoes and a black wig.


Boys in blue: Kim Porter dared to bare in an Avatar outfit (L) while Paris' parents, Kathy and Rick Hilton were dressed as cops (R)


Drama: Lady Gaga (L) rocks a Cruella de Vil outfit complete with gun in Belfast, while AnnaLynne McCord (R) is a fairy princess in Vegas


Lady Gaga unsurprisingly chose an outrageous look, sporting a dalmatian-print coat left open to reveal sexy black underwear with a trail of fake blood splashed over her neck and chest.

She completed the look with black and white hair, huge black sunglasses and a pistol in hand.

US TV favourite, Brooke Burke touted her stunning figure in a leather catsuit with matching mask and ears, as Catwoman.

At the same event acting veteran Jamie Lee Curtis showed off her fantastic legs in a cheerleader outfit complete with megaphone.


Lovely ladies: (L to R) Brooke Burke showed off her body as catwoman, Jamie Lee Curtis toots her own horn as a cheerleader and Tori Spelling is striking a feathered peacock in a tutu


Also recalling her school days was Jenni 'JWoww' Farley from The Jersey Shore, who went all-out in a mini kilt, knee socks and white blonde knotted under a sexy red satin bra as she hosted a club night in Atlanta.

Jersey gal pal Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi, dressed up as her favourite snack - a pickle for a party in Vegas.

The Jersey Shore diminutive star wore a green sequinned mini-dress, green cape, green shoes and a sparkly tiara while holding a royal sceptre with a giant pickle on top.


Jersey Girls: Snooki (L) dressed up as her favourite pickle snack, while JWoww went back to school in a mini kilt and bunches (R)


Star style: Steven Tyler plays devil (R) while 90210's Shenae Grimes has gone grey (R)


And tonight, Kim Kardashian tweeted a photograph of herself wearing a selection of different Halloween costumes as she tried to decide which one to choose.

Both the sexy pirate get up and the clingy leopard outfit revealed her curves, with Kim writing under the leopard photograph: 'This leopard was a little too sexy for the kitties! LOL.'


Decisions decisions: Kim tweeted two pictures of herself in potential Halloween outfits including a pirate costume (left) and a clingy leopard style catsuit(right)


Over in New York tonight, Hugh Jackman and wife Deborra-Lee Furness were getting in the Halloween spirit by taking their children Oscar, ten, and five-year-old Ava trick-or-treating.

Jackman was dressed in the style of a Victorian gentleman, complete with top hat and tails, while Furness looked more casual in black and white.

Their children seemed to be having fun decked out as a cowgirl and a Viking.


Family outing: Hugh Jackman and his wife Deborra-Lee Furness take children Oscar and Ava out trick or treating in New York City this evening


And Liv Tyler got into superhero mode, dressing up as Catwoman with her five-year-old son Milo, who was dressed in a red outfit with black feathers.

The pair were seen celebrating the occasion outside their town house in New York's West Village.

This was a weekend packed with Halloween madness in Hollywood, with surely more to come.



Getting into the spirit: Liv Tyler and her five year old son Milo enjoy some fancy dress in New York


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No hard feelings: New Film 2010 host Claudia Winkleman gets in the Halloween spirit at Jonathan Ross's annual bash

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

No hard feelings: Jonathan Ross invited his Film 2010 replacement host Claudia Winkleman to his annual Halloween party


She may have replaced him as the new host of Film 2010, but last night Jonathan Ross showed there's no hard feelings as Claudia Winkleman arrived at his annual Halloween party.

The 38-year-old presenter wore a pair of fluffy cat ears as she turned up at Ross's famous bash at his home in North London.

Claudia was just one of the celebrities at the party, and joined stars including comedian Michael McIntyre and singer Jarvis Cocker as they celebrated the spooky holiday.


Swamped: Ross, seen dressed as a devil at the back, was swarmed by local children as he opened the door


But it wasn't only famous faces who turned up at the party, as it seemed nearly all of London had heard about the event and decided to trick-or-treat at Ross's house.

Ross, dressed as a devil with red face paint and horns, was swamped by crowds of young fans every time he opened the door to welcome partygoers.

However, Ross and wife Jane Goldman are used to dealing with a crowd every October 31st, and go out of their way to ensure the young crowds are catered for.


Going all out: Ross and wife Jane Goldman work hard every year to ensure their party lives up to expectations


Celebrity guests: Comedian Michael McIntyre arrived with wife Kitty, while Jarvis Cocker wore an unusual outfit


Speaking recently, Jane explained: 'Halloween is my favourite seasonal holiday, so it's fun to celebrate it and it's fun to dress up - it's the most fun kind of fancy dress.

'The only thing is, because our house is decorated for Halloween, we're always the ones who get the entire community come round for trick-or-treat.

'Because we always get all the kids from the neighbourhood, and now it seems actually most of north London.


Sweets galore: Ross and Goldman even hired a candy floss maker to ensure the children didn't go hungry


Enjoying the occasion: Crowds of local children queued up to catch a glimpse of their esteemed host


'So we tend to focus a lot on trying to make it nice and fun for them because a few people have come from quite far away to trick-or-treat at our house.

'So we try to make it worthwhile for them by making the front of our house look good and scary and making sure we've got plenty of sweets and Krispy Kremes and chocolates for them and hire an entertainer.'

And the couple went all out for tonight's event, hiring a candy floss machine as well as a Johnny Depp/Captain Sparrow lookalike entertainer.


Preparations: Ross posted pictures of carved out pumpkins and Halloween-themed cupcakes on Twitter


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Lady Gaga smothers herself in fake blood as she transforms into gun-toting Cruella de Vil

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Halloween queen: Lady Gaga strolls to a party in Belfast last night in her revealing Cruella de Vil costume, flanked by ladies dressed as dalmatians


With her larger than life image and array of outrageous outfits, every day is Halloween for Lady Gaga.

But the star went all out for the actual occasion.

The kooky singer was spotted doing her own take on dastardly Disney villain Cruella de Vil.


Black tie: Gaga brandishes a fake gun in a coat left open with fake blood plastered over her chest


Wearing a black and white wig and oversize sunglasses, Gaga's long dalmatian print coat was left open to reveal sexy black underwear with a trail of fake blood splashed over her neck and chest.

The 24-year-old was on her way to a private party in Belfast, where she is currently on tour.

She was flanked by a number of people in costume, including ladies dressed as dalmatians.


Villain: Gaga did her take on the Disney cartoon's evil Cruella


Gaga also sported a fake gun as part of her ensemble.

She has been busy touring Europe and has also found time to record a duet with Sir Elton John.

The track, called Hello Hello, will feature in a new Disney film Gnomeo and Juliet.
Cruella de Vil was made famous in the 1961 film 101 Dalmatians as the villain who kidnapped dalmatian puppies for their fur.

She was later immortalised by Glen Close in the 1996 film and the 2000 sequel 102 Dalmatians.


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Newcastle 5 Sunderland 1: It's three cheers for the boss, as Nolan leads derby rout

By COLIN YOUNG

Get in: Kevin Nolan hits Newcastle's second in the north-east derby


If Chris Hughton is fighting to save his job, the Newcastle manager delivered an emphatic message to the board on Sunday with a crushing win in the most important game of the season.

This was the biggest humiliation heaped on a side in the Tyne-Wear derby for more than 50 years. It was a game no supporter on either side of the divide will ever forget.

Surely now the manager who guided Newcastle back into the Barclays Premier League last season will be given the new contract he deserves.

Captain Kevin Nolan, who had given Hughton a ringing endorsement in the build-up to the game, produced actions to go with his words by scoring a hat-trick. Shola Ameobi added two goals to complete an unforgettable day.

Sunderland had believed this was their best chance of success on Tyneside for more than a decade. A victory would have lifted them into fifth place in the table. How foolish their pre-match optimism looks now.



First of many: Nolan acrobatically hits Newcastle's opener


The greatest show of support for Hughton came from all sides of St James' Park after an hour. Borrowing the tune they still sing in memory of Sir Bobby Robson, Newcastle supporters repeatedly belted out Walking in a Hughton Wonderland.

It delighted the manager, resplendent in the suit his father recently persuaded him to wear rather than a tracksuit.

Hughton said: 'I am a very, very proud man and it's a nice feeling. I am always grateful for their support but it's about the players. They put the performance in and the supporters loved what they saw, which was a committed team taking the game by the scruff of the neck.'


Top gear: Kevin Nolan (right) gave Newcastle a flying start at St James' Park


In contrast, Sunderland manager Steve Bruce cut a forlorn and angry figure in the visitors' technical area. As a Geordie, on any other occasion he would have appreciated the 'Oles' ringing out.



In his current job, and with owner Ellis Short sitting above him, it was embarrassing. As were his team.

'I have been saying all week we must handle the occasion,' he said. 'But from the off, we got blown away by a far superior team. We had three or four playing and, to win it, you need seven or eight. We got our backsides kicked.'

Sunderland were in the game for the first 10 minutes, when Danny Welbeck squandered an opportunity to square to Darren Bent. They capitulated after 25 minutes, when Nolan scored his first goal. Joey Barton, who Sunderland failed to handle all afternoon, had already twice gone close when Mike Williamson met his drilled corner and Nolan stretched in front of Sunderland keeper Simon Mignolet to scoop the ball over both their heads into the net.

The Newcastle skipper emerged from a team pile-up on the goal-line - only home keeper Tim Krul was missing - to perform his familiar 'funky chicken', a tribute to a friend's nightclub dancing.

Nolan was flapping his arms again seven minutes later after a sweeping Newcastle move which started when Titus Bramble gave away possession.

Sunderland inexplicably stood off their opponents and Nolan seized on Andy Carroll's overhead kick to slot the ball past Mignolet.

Bruce threw on £13million striker Asamoah Gyan for the final six minutes of the half, at least showing ambition to mastermind a fightback.


Threeasy: Shola Ameobi puts Newcastle three ahead from the spot


But that hope died just before the break when Nedum Onuoha was punished for a sloppy challenge on Jonas Gutierrez in the area and Ameobi beat Mignolet with the resulting penalty.

Bruce could justifiably complain about the amount of injury time played by referee Phil Dowd at the end of the half, but he was not about to allow his players a hiding place in the dressing room.

He sent them back out long before the standard 15 minutes had elapsed. The tactic failed and, within nine minutes, Sunderland were down to 10 men.


Getting stuck in: Newcastle striker Andy Carroll is tackled by Phil Bardsley


Off you go: Titus Bramble becomes the only player to be sent off in Premier League matches playing for both Newcastle United and Sunderland.


All season Bruce has defended Bramble, the much maligned former Newcastle centre back who endured the worst of the crowd's abuse yesterday.

Bruce has even demanded apologies from those who dared to criticise the player, but it is Bramble who should say sorry now, to his manager and Sunderland's supporters, after a reckless challenge on Carroll left his team even more stretched.Dowd was as quick with his red card as Bramble was slow with his cynical tackle.


Newcastle continued to dominate and Nolan, Williamson and Carroll went close before Ameobi put the finishing touch to another fine move, thumping a rising half-volley into the roof of the net after Carroll had headed Danny Simpson's teasing cross against the bar.


Hughton was in the process of acknowledging Newcastle fans, not for the first time, nor the last, when the ball hit the net to make it 4-0.

And it wasn't the last goal, either. Sunderland failed to clear two Barton corners before Ameobi rose to flick a third into Nolan's path and he headed home to complete a magnificent treble.

Sunderland's defenders just stood and watched, as they had all afternoon.Many of their supporters headed for the exits and only a few remained by the time Darren Bent prodded his sixth goal of the season past Krul in the final minute.



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Bolton 0 Liverpool 1: Roy's boys rely on Maxi factor as Rodriguez goes from zero to shock hero

By MATT LAWTON

Maxi-mum output: Liverpool's Maxi Rodriguez latched onto Fernando Torres' cute through ball to earn all three points


Had he not secured the points that propelled Liverpool six places up the Barclays Premier League table, Maxi Rodriguez might well have been among those Roy Hodgson would have wanted to strangle at the end of this game.

Fernando Torres would have been at the top of his hit-list, such was the ineptitude with which he performed prior to delivering what was a delightful back-heel into the path of the advancing Rodriguez in the 86th minute. But neither of them appeared to appreciate what was at stake at The Reebok on Sunday.

The fact that a team with Champions League aspirations was sitting among the relegation places after nine games. The fact that Hodgson was under tremendous pressure, not least because John W Henry is due back in town this week ahead of Thursday’s Europa League clash with Napoli and a difficult encounter with Chelsea on Sunday.

Hodgson was exasperated in the technical area, almost spontaneously combusting minutes before the goal in response to the sight of Torres squandering another chance. No wonder he celebrated in the manner that he did when Rodriguez struck, jumping for joy, such was his relief. It was his first away win in the league since guiding Fulham’s triumph at Portsmouth on the opening day of last season.


Late escape: Maxi Rodriguez celebrates his dramatic late winner for Liverpool at the Reebok Stadium


Yet the problems remain and they could certainly be exposed by Carlo Ancelotti’s classy champions. Liverpool are still a team undermined by apathy and mediocrity, and are being carried, as far as they can be carried, by a few players who still seem to care.

Jamie Carragher is among those who do and his reaction served as a barometer of where Liverpool really are.

‘We’ll see if the confidence comes back in the next couple of weeks,’ he said. ‘It’s a win and while we played well against Blackburn, we did not perform so well here.’

It is hard to imagine him sounding more underwhelmed and understandably so when colleagues of the quality of Torres are performing like this. The Spaniard has had his problems with injury, yet so apparent is the loss of his explosive pace you have to wonder if he is still worth the investment clubs like Chelsea, United and City might be prepared to make.

But on this evidence there is an attitude problem as well, and that is so disappointing given how committed he has been in the past. He seems to be sulking, and that is the last thing Hodgson needs from a player who, three years ago, was among the finest strikers in the world.


Up for it: The goal aside, there was lots of huff and puff but precious little quality at the Reebok


Not that Hodgson seemed particularly worried. He was not convincing when he insisted we would soon see the best of Torres again, but far more important to him was his team’s position in the league. It was only in September that Hodgson asked to be judged at this point in the season.

‘I think tables are of no interest until at least 10 games have been played,’ he said. ‘Then you start looking to see how big a gap there is between yourself and the top teams, or between yourself and the bottom teams.’

This morning there is a bit of daylight on either side, but it’s a far healthier position when the boss is flying in to have a chat, and Hodgson knows that.

He brought a beaming smile into the post-match press conference and no wonder after the problems he has had since taking charge. He will know his team were a little lucky.

That players as determined as Gary Cahill and Kevin Davies did not deserve to lose. That it was through Cahill’s legs that the ball from Torres travelled was all the more unfair, given how impressive the English centre half had been prior to that.


Trouble mounting: Liverpool's Joe Cole was forced off early in the second half with a hamstring injury


Looking for something? Roy Hodgson got whatever it was he prayed for when Maxi popped up late on


A contender for man of the match but someone, in the end, who just lost out to his contemporaries in red.

Bolton had lost once in the league prior to Sunday and it was easy to see why. They are superbly organised under Owen Coyle, who must be the only man who wears shorts and a T-shirt in Lancashire in late October, but they play some decent football, too.

They even had two reasonable calls for a penalty, when Carragher seemed to block a cross with his arm and Sotirios Kyrgiakos appeared to push Davies.

There were chances for both teams in what was an entertaining first half.

Torres squandered the best of Liverpool’s and Pepe Reina excelled in denying Matt Taylor and the excellent Stuart Holden. Jussi Jaaskelainen did well to deny Kyrgiakos, and so left Liverpool as the only team - other than Stoke - yet to secure a first-half lead in the Premier League this season.

The sight of Joe Cole limping off with a hamstring injury merely enhanced Liverpool’s chances of success. He was dreadful again.

But it was Bolton who threatened most as this contest progressed towards its conclusion, and Bolton who were left crushed when Torres guided a pass from Lucas into the path of Rodriguez and then saw the winger’s shot beat Jaaskelainen.

A shot that is sure to have spared the scorer the wrath of his manager.



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