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Brendan Rodger's moves quickly to replace retired centre-back with signing of Ivorian International Toure

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Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher hopes to remembered as a 'decent lad who had a go'

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Defender retires after match against QPR on Sunday

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<b>Long, long shot </b><br/>
Liverpool central defender <b>Daniel Agger</b> has been linked with a move to Manchester City for some time now, and a move before the end of the week is not beyond the realms of possibility. However, the Dane has expressed that he is happy at the Merseyside club so it is becoming increasingly unlikely that a deal to lure him down the East Lancashire Road will be struck between the clubs.

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Centre-back happy to shoulder greater responsibility

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The vice-captain is retiring at the end of the season

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Jamie Carragher confident he will retire with Liverpool in a strong position

The vice-captain will stop playing in a few weeks

Sylvain Distin's goal is ruled out after a foul on Jose Reina by Everton's Victor Anichebe

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Brendan Rodgers looks on as his side drew 0-0 with rivals Everton

Rodgers agrees with officials after 'unfortunate' Liverpool draw with rivals

Liverpool boss feels referee made correct decision to rule out Sylvain Distin's second half goal

David Moyes gestures at his team while Brendan Rodgers looks on

Moyes angry at Anfield bias as Distin's 'goal' disallowed

Everton manager aggrieved that Sylvain Distin's second half goal was ruled out

Full phil: The first time Jagielka played at Anfield, ‘I had to chase around after Steven Gerrard for 90 minutes’

Gerrard: 'We lacked cutting edge'

Liverpool captain admits Reds haven't been good enough against teams above them after goalless draw in Merseyside derby.

Merseyside Derby: Brendan Rodgers happy for Liverpool to embrace Fair Play route to Europe

Manager denies playing down desire for Europa League qualification

Jamie Carragher will end his playing career later this month

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard eyes win for Jamie Carragher in final Merseyside derby

Veteran centre-back will end his playing career later this month

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